Happy New Year (even though it's nearly Feb)

Hello to you all, and Happy new year. So sorry it is rather late. Hope you all had a lovely Christmas and new year. It was soon upon us but then soon over with. There was so much illness about, coughs, colds, flu etc. I think there is a bit of a lull then after all the decks are down and put away. Can't believe we are nearly into February already. Must get making Brian's (my husband) birthday card made as it's his birthday in Feb.

Had a trip over to Sir Stampalot a few weeks ago, I got the new Magnolia magazine and there was a tissue box project in it, which I had a try at. Was so pleased with the outcome......eventually. There seemed to be an error in the measurements that were printed in the magazine. They were 30x19 for the cardstock, but the side tabs to close the box weren't right, so I had to have a play and adjust the measurements myself.

The actual measurement is 30x21 in case any of you have had the same problem. please let me know if you did have the same problem, as I thought it was me when I was trying to make it. Lol. Anyway good to be back blogging and crafting, thanks for stopping by. Love and hugs, Lou. X

A Blooming Christmas......

Good evening to you, are you all ok? Just a quick post this evening as I wanted to show you this Christmas card I have made. It's a step card and I have used all Molly Bloom stamps on it, oh apart from the snowman (he is from Art Impressions). They all go so well together though I think. Just realised though that I photographed it before I had put the sentiment on, silly me! Anyway love and hugs to you all. Keep warm. Lou. X

Merry Christmas to you all and a very happy New Year.

Hi all, Hope this post finds you all well. Finally the snow has melted and it seems a little milder. But for how long for???? It is lovely to see, but causes so much disruption and chaos. I can't believe that in less than a fortnight it is Christmas, we will all of had our Christmas dinner etc. We are at friends Christmas eve/Christmas day, then it is back here Christmas evening, ready for me to do it on Boxing day.

I have had a lovely evening crafting, made a stepper card, took a side shot as you can't quite get the depth of it. Used a collection of Molly Blooms stamps for the design. I have really fallen for them. Anyway I do hope your all well and keeping warm. Love and big hugs to you all, thanks for stopping by. Lou. X

Shadow box cards

Brrrrrr! Good evening to you all, hope your all well, safe and warm during this very wintry period. Hardly been out all week, popped out today though, very slippery underfoot. My niece should of flown out to Morocco today for a weeks holiday, but couldn't as Gatwick airport is closed due to the weather conditions, her holiday company have told her to expect to fly tomorrow morning now at 8am, but I have my doubts. Will have to wait and see.

I have enjoyed doing some crafting this week, been making some shadow box cards. Love making these, they seem to come together so easily. I am attending Sir Stamps Molly Bloom class on Saturday morning and also the demo day they are having too. So I am really looking forward to them both. Will be nice to catch up with everyone.

Will post some more things soon, take care and keep warm Hugs Lou. X

Let it snow...

Hi to you all, hope you have had a good weekend. We have had a nice weekend, it is soon over though, although my husband Brian is on holiday this week, so we are going to finish the Christmas shopping.

My sister has had her operation and I am very pleased to report that she is doing well, and convalescing at home now.

This little shadow box card is my latest make, along with using the latest stamps I have bought. I just love this snowman, and the background scene, which lends itself nicely to this shadow box card. I also used these stamps on my last project.

Well will say goodnight now, as it is after 12 midnight. Love and hugs to all. Lou. X

Holidays are coming.....

Hello, how are you all? Well the holidays must be coming as the Coca-Cola advert is being screened reminding us all. How is the Christmas shopping going??? I am surprisingly organised this year, which is not like me at all.

Mind you I have to be organised really, as my Sister has had a big operation today bless her and is going to need all the help she can get bless her. So all hands on deck!!! Will be spending alot of time with her, you never know I might make a crafter out of her yet.

Just thought I would show you this little Christmasy box I made and some mini cards to go inside it. There are 6 little cards inside 2 each of 3 designs. I really enjoyed making it. Don't want to part with it now though. Anyway it's getting late so I shall say goodnight and God bless to you all. Thanks for looking, love and hugs, Lou. X

You are a great friend!

Good evening to you all, although it is rather late. Just wanted to catch up with you all. Hope you are all well. I can't believe we are in November, where has this year gone??? Had a couple of birthdays this month already, plus it's my cousin Grahams next week.

I always seem to struggle a bit with men's cards but will have to knuckle down and make him one. I have made my friend a birthday card for tomorrow, I used my new Hero Arts cling large flower stamp, I love it! Think I will get alot of use out of that. Thanks for stopping by to look, love Lou. X