I am sorry I haven’t bought you many projects in the past week or so, my mind is a whirl with ideas and I am really champing at the bit to get going, but after having the kitchen tiled last week, the flat is in complete disarray again as all the furniture etc. has come out of the spare bedroom while I have built in shelving put in.
Last night I tossed and turned asking myself, why, after being so certain for about what I had wanted for months, did I choose to have shelving, when cupboards would have kept everything hidden, all the time I knowing all the answers …….
……. cupboards would just be more blank wall space where shelves offer interest and a place to display “my finds” or makes …… I know it will be perfect when it’s finished and all my craft stuff will finally have a proper home, where I can find everything easily, I have just had a bit too much time to think about it all.
So today, I thought I would show you all the handmade cards I received and that were all displayed in pride of place on my festive shelves.
It doesn’t matter how many stamps, dies and embellishments you have, there is nothing quite as beautiful as a card a child has made, so the Robin card above just has to be my most favourite, in all its innocence. 
These stamped cards make me think I really should try to persevere more with stamping this year. As I said the other day, I was very impressed by Marc’s Wonder Stamp Press and I have already bought a set of Dandelion Clock stamps from Forget Me Not Crafts in Evesham, they need using, otherwise what’s the point of me buying them?
The only cards I made in 2016 were for The Monkeys, I really need to pull my finger out, which is why I am just going to continue Christmas more or less throughout this year, if that’s OK. I missed out so much last year in the Christmas crafting stakes, I bought several paper pads and embellishments and I really can’t afford not to use them. I was also offered a table at a Christmas fair but I had nothing to sell, well, if I start now, I would be able to say yes and put on a good show. The Merry Christmoose card is definitely an idea that I think I could put my own slant on ……. as soon as the bedroom is sorted of course.
How exciting to have your shelves in progress! I do hope you'll share some pics of these areas when they're finished. I loved seeing your handmade cards, too. I have saved all the handmade cards I've received for years now. I've quite a collection. One of my favorites is the one I received from you!
ReplyDeletei am with you on the christmas cards through the year I have made my first one this year, I have joined a group which will hopefully encourage me to make one a year wish me luck
ReplyDeleteLots going on and you're thinking about stamping-I bought a Hampton Art stamp thingy (like a MISTI but loads cheaper) which is a huge help for my stamping.
ReplyDeleteMichele
After my usual last minute Christmas card preparations again in 2016 I have made a resolution to start making them all year round this year. If I actually stick to it remains to be seen but I am going to try. I love receiving hand made cards and gifts as I always think so much thought goes into them. Christmas all year is fine by me. Karen x
ReplyDeleteNothing wrong with a bit of Christmas crafting all year round.
ReplyDeleteHope the weather isn't too bad where you are - we are in the midst of heavy rain with the threat of snow & ice later...oh joy!!!
Toni xx