Don't scrap when you're poorly ...

... I have not feel well for a few days now, the start of a cold and real lack of energy. But having itchy hands yesterday I thought I'd do this week's Starting Point.

It started out OK (haven't followed the exact design this week)

but then I start making silly mistakes - the flower in the corner is covering up a smudged painted butterfly; there's a spot of brown paint in the top middle splattered from were I was trying to correct smudged butterfly; and I also kept creasing the paper as I was scrapping on the edge of my desk.

Hey Ho, think it came out OK in the end!

A quick card for you also - I've used a great printable from SJ, I'm always struggling with how to do sentiments on cards, so these are perfect.

Whilst making it I commented to Mia on how much I loved the corduroy brad in the flower to which she replied 'Why are you giving it away then?'!

Three cheery cards ....

... made yesterday, wasn't it gloomy??!!

I gave the middle one to Steve for Valentine's Day. As it's his birthday at the beginning of February and our Anniversary at the end, Valentine's Day is becoming less and less celebrated in our house.

Zipper fear ...

... I don't tend to make much that requires a zipper, however I was really taken with the Origami Bags in AmyButler's Style Stitches Book and know I'd have to take the bull by the horns!

I was really please had it turned out (even if the sewing machine did throw a wobbly and some unpicking had to be done which resulted in the fabric getting torn!!) The beauty of it is that it opens out really wide, so you can actually see what's in there. This one's a present for my step mum but I'm sure I'll be making some more.

And a big congratulations to my dad and stepmum who celebrated their Silver Anniversary yesterday (the interior fabric of the bag looks a bit like the fabric my bridesmaid dress was made in!) A simply card for them.

Sketchy Thursday ...

... I always forget to show you the sketch when I've done a challenge LO! Here's the latest one for Sketchy Thursday. I've rotated it and only used 3 photos. So that's another birthday LO I can cross of the list!

And to keep up with my card a week, this one is for my cousin's new baby girl. I have a whole collection pack of this Basic Grey untouched til now!

I have been doing some sewing, but nothing completed yet. We're trying to redecorate the house in 2011 and have been doing DD2's bedroom this weekend. Decorating takes so much longer once you have children, and they have definite views on colours!!

Hello blogland!

... I'm back (I hope!)

Well having a new puppy and then increasing my work hours certainly had an affect on my creative energy and time for blogging. 2010 was not a great year for me emotionally and although I celebrated my 40th birthday, which was fantastic, in many ways I am glad to put the year behind me. I am grateful though that the family has its health and we remain financially stable.

Being creative however is part of my being and I did really miss it. I managed to make some lovely Christmas presents and cards, which I forgot to photograph.

So whilst blog hopping I came across Monika Wright's blog and this post in particular has really inspired me to get back into making and doing. So with a new resolve I have written myself some goals for 2011:

- make at least 1 LO a week

- make at least 1 card a week

- make at least 1 fabric project a week

- make a project with the girls each week

- blog about what I've made!

- blog about what is inspiring me

- take part in a photo challenge - either this one or this one

So here we go - all made last Friday!

Using Sketchy Thursday sketch and Scarlet Lime Kit (mainly Sassafras). I have decided to cancel my sub to Scarlet Lime, as you can imagine I have lots of kits to use up.


A couple of cards (well two are as easy as one!)

And a hair accessories board using a Flossie Teacake's design (love her blog!) I made one of these for my sister for Xmas and this one's for my neice. Don't think you can see them easily, but there are hooks on the lefthand side for hanging up hairbands (or bangle/necklances) and the ribbons are for putting clips on.

We're redecorating the girls' bedrooms and I plan to make one for each of them. Hopefully it will make finding clips and bands easier in the morning!

So that's it for now. I need to spend a bit of time sorting out photos and then hopefully I'll get back into the swing of scrapping again.

See you soon!