30th Birthday Card

I think I most probably get the 'worst blogger award so far for 2016 and I am so sorry I haven't been aorund much to visit your blogs.

I have no excuse, I just need to get better at managing my time. I have made a few cards recently but they have largely been with pre-coloured images for quickness. I'm also embarassed to say that I have also recently bought some shop cards for family & friends birthdays but they have been very kind and haven't beaten me up about it!

Anyhoo, I mjade this card a while ago for a lady who loves, frogs, green and yellow....bingo, a perfectly co-ordinated card to which I added ribbon, lace and pearls to girlify it.

Also, just to prove I haven't been completely idle..I have been crocheting throughout the dark winter evenings and below are some piccy's of recent makes I've finished...

Pre-coloured Image: Cuddly Buddly (Eline's Frogs #1)

Digital Design Papers: Designs by Krista (Breezy)

Card Stock: SU! (Crumb Cake)

Embellishments: Ribbon, Lace & Pearls from my craft stash

Tools: Poppy Stamps (Simple Banner Die) and Martha Stewart Border Punch

Sentiment: Created on the computer using 'DK Crayon Crumble' font

Not Much Crafting Going On!

Afternoon everyone,

I'm popping in to apologise for not being around much recently. Since we got back from Paris I haven't really been in the mood for card making which also means I haven't been blogging much either.

I've managed to catch up with some of you this morning and its been great to see your beautiful creations. I really need to get myself motivated, sort out my craft stash and get crafting even though it seems as though my mojo has currently deserted me.

I haven't been completely idle though, I have recently been inspired by some crochet projects I have seen on Instagram so I purchased some wool from the Wool Warehouse, got me a new hook and this is the granny blanket I've been working on over the last few weeks.

I'd forgotten just how relaxing crochet is and before starting this project I hadn't crocheted for nearly 20 years. It's a bit like riding a bike, you don't forget and all of a sudden the long winter nights ahead seem so much brighter!

This will be a blanket for my daughter Sophie and her brief to me is...MAKE IT BIG! I may be gone sometime and there may not be any cards for a while!

Wool Supplier: Wool Warehouse

Crochet Hook: Clover Soft Touch 4mm

Stylecraft Special DK 100g:

Candyfloss (1130) x 2 balls

Sherbert (1034) x 2 balls

Silver (1203) x 2 balls

White (1001) x 6 balls