Inspiration Jar...

Ever found yourself stuck for inspiration? Why don't you do what myself and Sarn did... make yourself an 'Inpiration Jar'.

1. Grab a large jar or tin. I used an empty SLIMFAST tin as it came with a lid and was large enough and perfect for the contents I had in mind.
2. Decorate the jar with pretty papers, ribbons, buttons, add a few embellishments like flowers or jemstones, or stamp plain paper and colour in yourself.
3. Decorate the lid to match or discard the lid if you prefer.
4. Make some pretty cards or papers and write different things on them, for example; make a card with the last stamp you bought...make a card using your favourite Penny Black stamp...make a card using a stamp you haven't used for ages...make a card using watercolours...make a card using embossing powders etc. The list is endless.

When you're next stuck for an idea...pull out one of your decorated cards, read what you've written and make a card following that.

Et Voila!

That's all Folks...

Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to have a little look at my blog today. I hope you liked the cards I've made so far, be sure to say 'hello' next time you pop by.

To the other Fae who contact me, apologies for not getting back to you, I was really ill at the time you got in touch and neglected to write back to you. I think it's really cool to meet another Fae with the same spelling. I know other, or know people who know other Fay and Faye's and even a Fai but never a FAE!!! Please get back in touch again!

See you all real soon with my new cards. I'm going to be a busy girl tonight so there may even be some more as soon as tomorrow.

Take care all. Fae xx

Love is in the Air...

With Christmas barely out of the way, we now have lovely Valentine images and hearts everywhere we go. Bah St Valentine!!! Anyway, enough of that! Here's my first card to offer dear old St Valentine.

This PB stamp is so cute and I've decoupaged the hearts, cutting out the missing centre piece to give it a bit of dimension. Simple but cute enough I suppose. Someone will appreciate it, I'm sure (will probably be my daddy this year!)

LOVE YOU DADDY and who need's Valentines Day anyway to tell someone you love them!!!

Penny Black 18th

I wasn't sure about this one at first as it's for an 18 year old boy. I don't like making cards for boy's or men as I never have enough inspiration to get started on them.

Anyway, he seemed to like it and I kept it simple. But I do think it's a little 'dark', as I used black leather card with black papers and ribbons.

The PB stamp actually has hearts on the bow tie but wasn't appropriate so I coloured the entire tie in black too. See, too much black!!!

Shakers...

I was asked to make these cards for an Italian Grandma and Granddad. I've made cards for Rosie before via a friend who asked me to make a soecial card when Rosie's daughter Antonella was born. She couldn't find any Italian birthday cards and particularly likes my shaker cards which I like doing but can be a bit tedious as I cut all the letters out by hand.

I know..I know, I need one of those Cricut thingies, but they're SOOOOO expensive, but then saying that, I do make a lot of these so maybe the birthday faery will bring one for me... who knows??? Or unless anyone out there has a second hand or old version one to sell me, get in touch!!!

New Grandma...

I was asked to make this card for a work colleague who's friend has just become a Grandma for the first time to 'Charlie'. I've personalised the card more on the inside for Nanna as she may wish to pass the card on to Charlie's parents as a keepsake.

I love this Penny Black stamp as it is perfect for adding dimension to any card. I have decoupaged the 'baby basket' shell and the top part of the flower. I've also added glitter to the flower since taking this picture just to add a little bit of 'faery magic'. Other embellishments are from Papermania and were purchased at Alexander Palace. Little black gems came of Lianne's jeans in the tumble dryer... waster not, want not!!! Throw nothing away that's my motto, I even remove buttons from shirts and jumpers before chucking.

Going Riding...?

As promised, here's my latest offerings. I made this card for a friends daughter. She loves horses and she loves my cards as they are always so personal. Carina kindly offered to take my children horse riding in the (extremely short) summer of 2007 so I always try to give the cards I make her a little something more special. As you can see Hollie is 16 this month. I hope she likes it???

A Rare Moment...

Lianne and Lewis shared a 'special moment' today and I had to capture it on camera (oh how I love my digital camera!!!) and put it on my blog so that you could share it with me.

It doesn't happen very often, but they love each other really, even though they pretend they don't.

I can't imagine my life being so full without them, I love them to bits. They both test my patience to the absolute limit but then give so much love back in return to make up for it.

Love you babies, love Mummy x

Quick note of thanks....

Dear Julie
Thank you so much for the lovely card you sent me. It's wonderful. I received it this morning and it was just the tonic I needed to get me crafting again. Thanks again.
Lots of Love

Your (adopted) step-daughter xxxx

Welcome to 2008!

Sorry I haven't been around for what seems like an eternity. I've had this really bad chest infection and irritating, persistent cough (that still hasn't left) for about 8-9 weeks now. I am finally getting back on my feet and hopefully you will all still be around to visit me from time to time.

So sorry to hear that Caz's dad passed away, my thoughts are with you and your family Caz.

Anyway, I WILL be updating my blog on a regular basis from now on and hope you all will visit from time to time, have a fabulous 2008 and I hope you all had a lovely Christmas.

Love, as always, Fae xxxx