When I looked at my blog on the computer and not just on my phone, I was reminded that once upon a time (2 years ago) I was in the top 100 cardmaking blogs. Lately, cardmaking posts from me have been in short supply (as in non-existent) so I decided to change all that. My…… Continue reading Cardmaking Round Up
My WIP posts have not been weekly lately as I’ve been working on the same projects, but this week I’ve finally almost caught up on the Coastal Crochet CAL so hopefully soon I can start a new project (no idea what though!) I’m so proud to have actually caught up at last, I’ve been so…… Continue reading WIP Wednesday-11th July
The sketch pens have probably been my most used accessory on my Cameo 3, as they allow me to add greetings quickly and simply without using the printer or having to cut and stick fiddly little pieces of lettering (although I have also done that on occasion!) Of course, using a printer is just fine,…… Continue reading Tips for using Silhouette sketch pens
In recent years, I have tended to make similar cards for both mine and Mr C’s mums as I was limited for time. This year, however, I had a whole day set aside for the job (actually just the part of the day where the children were at school/pre school, minus time for doing chores).…… Continue reading Mother’s Day Cards 2018
I have been the proud owner of one of these awesome machines for 15 whole days now, although I only got it out on Boxing Day evening. Mr C warned me that the reviews online said it had a lot of settings and could be tricky to use, so I braced myself for a learning…… Continue reading Things I’ve Learned As A Silhouette Cameo 3 Beginner
I’ve still managed to work on some projects this week as Mr C did all of the present wrapping whilst I was at work one day so I haven’t had to spend every evening making a mess with tape and paper. (He will definitely be on Santa’s good list for doing that job!) Instead, I’ve…… Continue reading WIP Wednesday-20th December
Yes, I have made a card. I still do, occasionally, despite all of my recent posts being about slippers and snowmen! I realised today when I looked at my Garmin that this card should be with it’s recipient today, but I made it this evening so it will get there on Tuesday. I really am…… Continue reading Five Minute Make Camper Van Card
Today my son is 6, and, as is usual in the run up to these events, I asked him what he wanted on his birthday card. I could nearly have predicted that he would ask for Hulk, but I thought I’d better check. Having left it ridiculously late to make it, last night I cheated…… Continue reading An ‘Incredible’ Birthday Card
Right now I am really frustrated; my arm is painful again so I’m going to see a friend who will hopefully be able to sort it for me. However, it means that I’m on a self imposed knitting and crochet ban to give it a rest and hopefully not make it worse. I’ve found this…… Continue reading What To Do When You Can’t Crochet
I’ve dithered about this post for a while, because there are obvious copywrite issues surrounding licensed characters. However, children can be a demanding bunch and it is nice to surprise them with a handmade card with their favourite character on. I want to start by saying that I only make these cards as gifts (and…… Continue reading Top Tips For Making Character Cards
