So special

Last week I celebrated my birthday.  I had a wonderful time – pampered and spoilt by DH & DS (thank you boys x x ).   I had lots of lovely cards and presents and I received a beautiful handmade card from my dear friends, Paul and Hazel.  As you may already know from previous posts, Paul and Hazel have taken up card making together and their creations are wonderful.

This is the card I was lucky enough to receive last week and I think it is the first card that I have ever had with my name on it. It is a joint effort (I made sure that I checked this out with Paul so that credit could be given correctly). I love the fact it has cats on it, especially one grey and one ginger (just like my terrible twosome!!).  I love the unusual background and have asked Paul where he found it.  All in all, a stunning card – thanks to you both x x

First birthday of 2011

My MIL and I both have birthdays in the first couple of weeks in January.
As usual, I have made MIL’s cards – one for Mum and one for Nan.  I have used a variety of techniques and I am pleased with the results.  Hope Mum likes them too, especially as she keeps all her handmade cards  (see here).  It is largely due to the comments from Mum, my dear aunt and my dear friend Paul that Krafted Keepsakes came to be (thank you x x ).

Happy birthday Mum! x x

Mastered!

As you will know from an earlier post, DH made 3 large florist bows for me as I couldn’t seem to manage it myself.  I was thrilled with his creations and very surprised as DH is not at all crafty.  However, I refused to be beaten. 

Having watched DH making the bows, I decided to have another go myself.

Result!! Florist bow mastered!!

Snorlax

Finally, a picture of my baby plec!

Happy New Year

Wishing you all a very

happy & healthy 2011!!

Message from me: I am not sitting at my 'puter 1 minute into the New Year - this is a scheduled post and as this is posting I will be seeing in the New Year with a drink in hand!!