In my search for new things to try, I came across a technique on how to make a small bag from a envelope, more commonly known as a Bagalope. I think that this is an idea that has been around for awhile but I decided to give it a go Read more …
A group of us decided to take part in a secret Santa Christmas card exchange. I have now posted these to the recipients so I hope it’s OK to post photos of them on here now. The first card is a twisted easel card. These are simple to make and Read more …
This is a new technique to me (or so I thought) but on researching it, I found out that it is something that has been around for many years and originally started out as a needlework embroidery technique. The really embarrasing thing about it is that I made a cushion Read more …
Having made quite a few Christmas cards for various craft fairs my pile of scrap paper has grown. I hate to throw things away so I came up with the following idea for another card to use up some of the scrap card stock. The card has been made up Read more …
I have to admit that I’ve not started my Christmas shopping yet and even worse I’ve not even written a list of what to get for whom. If all else fails I can revert to the Gift Card or some cash. I know what my children, nieces and nephews would Read more …