Thank yous

I've been busy making some quick and easy thank you cards.....using a previously uninked stamp from Little Claire, Single Flower - what a tonic and a pleasure to use. Looking forward to spring already.......my favourite time of the year.

One more day before I return to work............I have so enjoyed the break and additional crafting time.  Lucky me!

Guilt free crafting.............

Sorry, yes I know that I have been a bad blogger.................I have been creating honestly, just designs are under wraps at the moment.  However I have also been working with some released Little Claire Stamp Sets and have really appreciated a change from making Christmas Cards.............lol!

We had a lovely Christmas, spent with family and friends, also chance for chill time which has been wonderful.  I so love waking up in the morning when ready and not to the sound of the radio alarm.  Saying that though our daughter has been on early's all week at the farm she is working at.  Her alarm has been going off at 5am poor thing...............I love animals, being outside and the countryside, but the thought of working 13 hours a day, milking 150 cows and all that entails doesn't do it for me.........each to their own.

Here are 2 designs using the Little Claire Wedding Set...............a really beautiful and versatile set..........both designs are based around a lemon cardstock, coloured using pro markers, Martha Stewart border punch and Marianne's hearts die and Nestabilites.  White ribbon, adhesive stones, prima flowers and a little glitter glue and job done.

Latest LC Challenge.......using Owlgate

This card was actually begun last Christmas......I'd stamped out and layered up the stamped image and in truth forgot about it.....................when checking through the many bits and bobs we all seem to collect there is was..............inspiration struck and the card completed.

It is a while since I have used this corner punch......and I enjoyed wrapping some fine gold thread through the slits......I've added the little squares to the shaped card edges from Little Claire Gingham Peeloffs and some gold candi.

As usual I have used promarkers to colour the stamped images and a little glitter glue, added organza ribbon and bow.

I'd also like to share my delight that one of my cards is featured in the latest copy of Creative Cardmaking using the Cutie Patooties duo on a swing.................how cool is that!

Decs are now up.....the tree is twinkling, the majority of pressies and cards sorted........enjoying our two young cats Billy and Isla exploring all that is magical in Christmas.........fun and lots of laughter ahead me thinks..............xxGaynor

Henny Penny

A complete refreshing change from Christmas designs..............The lovely Henny Penny is so new and cheerful.....sure to bring a smile to many a crafter and receivers....I think it will also be fabulous for Spring Birthdays and Easter cards to......

Little Claire have an amazing offer on at the moment.............please check out their blog for further details and grab yourself a goodie bag and loads of inspiration.

Best get back to writing my Christmas cards.................Hi Ho Hi Ho........xxGaynor

New project stamp - Keep Warm and Carry On......liking this loads...

So much design work recently and time just keeps on going faster and faster......or maybe it's just cos I am getting older.............Anyhow a new fabulous design from Little Claire.....which evokes thoughts of warmth, friendly chatter and feeling relaxed..............Shame I don't have an Aga!

The easel card was created for my very special friend........who called round whilst I was being creative......typical....hope she liked it even more once I coloured in the image using my faithful promarkers.....hard to image card making without these essentials...............

I added a prestamped sentiment from Little Claire.....coloured white Candi with my promarkers to match perfectly.....and cut out some delicious cupcakes from some paper purchased previously.  Added an orange polka dot ribbon to tie together the colour scheme.

The shading of the stamped image is more vibrant......just lack of daylight doesn't help.

That's all from me for now..................mmh now do I think of putting up my tree this weekend or not?

                                                                                                                         xxGaynor

Little Claire Swirlies

A quick post to show the two cards I created last weekend using 2 stamps from Little Claire's Red Gingham Swirlies range - The Owls and the Poppies.

Once I had chosen my backing papers everything fell into place very quickly.......

The beautiful ribbon is also from Little Claire along with their die cut printed sentiments.

Martha Stewart Doily Punch, a little Bazzil card, adhesive pearls and glitter gems.....not forgetting the adhesive stones.....and yes there is as per usual from me a little glitter glue on both the cards.

I like to see and feel the warm sunshine..... the glitter glue creates the twinkle we so miss during some of the cloudier autumnal days.

Please let me know what you think..................xxGaynor

More from Craftwork Cards

Finished off some more Warren Christmas cards today................must get to looking at my Christmas lists shortly............as soon as Vick's Birthday arrives I know it is 6 1/2 weeks until Christmas.............what a marker!

We are off to celebrate her Birthday with family this evening...................fingers crossed that we have a giggle......I struggle to behave grown up for too long.....................and those that know me will know exactly what I mean!

Hope you are all enjoying your weekend...................xxGaynor