Missing In Action

Where has October disappeared to – seems to be a common complaint this year that the time is simply whipping by.  Of course, I haven’t been idle (probably why the days have slipped by without me noticing!)

We seem to have a lot of celebrations in September/October – so over the next few days I will try to play catch up.

As you know, we celebrated DS’ 18th.  This was followed by our wedding anniversary – guess what?  DH didn’t get me an anniversary card!  But of course, I made one for him.

Basing the card on a cupcake theme this is how it developed:

1. Stamped image onto card.

2.  Coloured required images using my beloved Copic Markers.

3. Carefully cut out my stamped & coloured images.

4.  Mounted the 3D elements with foam pads

New Arrival–Part 1

Today, I met my friend’s grandson for the first time.  He is absolutely adorable and I was thrilled to be able to have a cuddle.

I made the card & gift before his arrival, so I kept to neutral colours.  Today I will show you the card and tomorrow I will post pictures of the gift.

I wanted to try making a 3d crib.  I mapped it all out first and then transferred my pattern to the white card.  I drew and cut the crib by hand.  I could have used my Craft Robo but never having made anything like this before, I wanted to get a “feel” for it.

Having constructed the crib, I lined the inside with some yellow and white stripey paper, made a pillow from a small piece of white card and a blanket from yellow gingham ribbon.

 

 

I then decided to make a box.  Again, I could have used the robo to design & cut it but I decided to do it by hand.

Having cut my desired shape I then stamped the card with “precious baby”.

To protect the crib, I added acetate to the apertures.

I then made a tag so that I had somewhere to write my message.

 

A pair of knitted bootees (another of my makes!) and a yellow gingham bow either side to hold the box together and it’s done.