Cards for Boys and New Home

Evening,

Another weekend has bitten the dust, but at least it has been relatively dry and sunny here for a change.

I've got a couple of cards for 'Littlies' to send this week, and when that happens I usually break out my trusty LOTV Simply Prints, or my Polkadoodle digi images. I love the pre-coloured images which mean I can make a card quite quickly.

I thought that these Polkadoodles caveman images were perfect for cards for little boys.

I used some of the background papers from Polkadoodles as well.

I found these LOTV images printed out in my box, so I thought that I would make a couple of New Home cards while I was at it.

You never know when you might need a card like this, so it pays to be prepared lol.

I'm going out for a coffee tomorrow with couple of customers that used to come into the garage. They were affectionately known as the 'Sheep Ladies' since they look after several flocks of sheep.

My youngest Grandchildren were lucky enough to visit them in the spring. during lambing season, where they helped feed a set of triplets that mum couldn't cope with.

They were absolutely thrilled by the experience, especially when they were allowed to name them. I don't think I will get to see the sheep, but a chance to get out for a coffee sounds wonderful.

Thanks for stopping by.

Love and Crafty Hugs

Kimx

Welcome New Babies

Evening,

Back at the beginning of the year I had a couple of special cards to make to announce the births of two new babies.

One of the cards was posted to Bali, although unfortunately it never arrived.

It had all of her birth details on it, so it was hopefully one for the scrapbook.

Grandma is going over to stay at the end of the year, so I think I will make a 1st birthday card to send over in her suitcase. I'm not taking any chances this time.

Thankfully this card made it to the recipient.

Thanks for stopping by,

Love and Crafty Hugs

Kimx

New Arrivals

Evening,

I hope that you have all had a good weekend. Mine has been very productive. I had several new baby cards to make, and I managed to get them all finished.

A good friend has just become a Great Auntie again, so I made a card for the happy family,

as well as the Great Auntie and Uncle.

My Sin-in-Law's nephew has just become a Dad for the second time so I made a card for them,

as well as the Grandparents.

So, while I was at it, I finished off a few bits and pieces from my 'Bits Box'.

A couple of die cut cuties,

and some embossed scraps along with some stamped and embossed sentiments.

Making baby cards seems to go in phases. The last time I had to make some they were all for girls, so here is one that I forgot to share.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Crafting and Hugs

Kimx

Belated Birthday Wishes

Evening,

I hope that you have had a good day. I have had a lovely relaxing time in the company of good friends. Plenty of coffee, biscuits, chat and crafting all thrown into one. What a great way to spend a Saturday.

One of the consequences of my recent period of instability and the chaos around moving, is that I have missed soooooo many birthdays and other special occasions.

Before things descended into chaos, I did get to make several cards using some of my fabulous LOTV Digi print images.

I do love these, they are such a fabulous way of making a card quickly.

I printed out various coloured images and then raided my stash of background papers and card for simple matt and layering.

I really must get some cards written and sent tomorrow, before I miss any more special days. If I missed yours, I really do apologise. Let's hope I get to do better in the coming weeks and months now that I am a little more settled in. I do hope so, especially as Christmas card writing is not very far off. How quickly that comes round each year.

Thanks for stopping by,

Happy Crafting and Hugs

Kimx

Happy Birthday Fabulous Friends

Evening,

Today is the birthday of two fabulous friends, so here is the card that I made for one of them. Pia is currently in Bali so I sent this out with her so that she had something to open on the day. 

Thank goodness for my LOTV Simply Print images.

I found this one in my stash. Pia is my 'gym buddy', but we have been known to forgo the exercise for a trip to the local coffee shop. Well, you can't be good all the time can you, it is VERY bad for you lol.

As I had two copies of the image printed out I did some fussy cutting and added it over the first one with silicon.

The background paper is from my stash, with a little added stamping and then finished with a stamped and embossed sentiment panel which says it all.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope that you all have a wonderful weekend.

With love and hugs.

Kimx

Congratulations Granny

Evening,

My good friend and gym buddy is finally off to Bali tomorrow to meet her newest Granddaughter.

I needed to make sure that she had her birthday card to take with her, so we met up for a coffee out in the fresh air.  Her birthday is at the beginning of March when she will be isolating in a hotel in Bali so I wanted her to have something to open and mark the occasion. I also made her a card to mark Havana's birth. At least now that the baby has arrived Pia can spend her all her time with cuddles. She will need to make the most of her limited time out there. I know just how incredibly lucky I am to be able to see some of my Grandchildren on a daily basis, and visit the rest of them, very easily, at least twice a month, not have to travel halfway around the world. 

Once again I reached for my LOTV Simply Print images to make her card.

I die cut the image and added a little distress ink with the die still in place to give that lovely narrow white border.

I checked first to see what Pia was going to be called, and Granny it was.

As I had printed a couple of images I created another card to add to my stash, they always seem to come in handy.

The sentiment is from an old LOTV stamp set.

I recently purchased this fabulous piercing die which I thought made the paper look a little like a quilted blanket.

I wanted to make a card for Pia to take out to her daughter and her partner with all of Havana's birth details on it. Unfortunately time just ran away with me, so I will have to send it. I'm told that it will take ages and probably cost an arm and a leg, but that doesn't matter.

I know that Pia is all packed and ready for the off, although I don't think that she will be able to sleep much tonight with all the excitement of finally being able to travel. I know I wouldn't.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Kimx

Baby Congratulations

Evening,

There seems to be a bit of a baby boom going on amongst my acquaintances. 

One of my work colleagues recently became a Dad for the third time. 

It is going to be an expensive time for him, since he now has 3 daughters.

I made this card for everyone at work to sign.

This card is waiting to be taken around the world to Bali.

My good friend, and gym buddy, has asked me to make a card for her to take with her at the end of the month when she goes to visit her daughter who is expecting her first baby.

Although we have a name we obviously don't have any birth details, so this will have to do for now. Once baby has finally put in an appearance I will make and send another card even if it takes some time for it to arrive in Bali.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Kimx

Welcome Baby

Evening,

How did you spend your Bank Holiday? Mine was spent making several special cards for the arrival of my good friends latest Great Grandchild.

Once again I reached for my trusty LOTV images, and then tried to match them up with some bits and pieces from my stash. To be honest that is often how cards evolve for me.

I found the punched square in my stash and felt that it perfectly complimented the slightly old fashioned pram.

I also managed to find some bits of background paper that match the image to complete this card.

I felt the baby on the rocking horse worked well with the kraft coloured die cuts.

Once again I found some co-ordinating background papers, 

 and added stamped sentiments and die cut buttons and stars.

There was an embossed panel in my stash that inspired this card.

I added a few die cut stars and glossy accents,

along with a die cut cloud for the sentiments.

Of course the card for Mum and Dad had to be extra special, but still started with the die cut heart from my stash.

I felt that the bear with balloons worked best if I fussy cut it before adding it to the card.

I wanted to celebrate all the details of Luca's birth so I die cut the letters from grey card and added them around the heart along with a little sparkle pen and a smattering of glitter glue.

Luca's birth was eagerly awaited by all the ladies at craft classes so we are all looking forward to our introduction.......and mandatory cuddle. Most of the ladies grandchildren have made their way to class at some point in their lives. In fact for many their progress has been monitored throughout Mum's pregnancy so we all feel rather like surrogate Grandmothers. It is so lovely to watch their progress.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Kimx

You Make Me Smile

Evening,

Sorry I've been MIA again recently, I don't know where the days are disappearing to, and there just don't seem to be enough hours in the day to get everything done.

This time last week a very special young lady turned 4.

My cute and funny Granddaughter Chloe.

This LOTV fairy reminded me of her, even if she is dressed in a little more pink than Chloe would like lol.

But one thing is for certain........she most definitely makes me smile.

And of course I sent her special hugs, especially as I couldn't make it to her birthday party.

Unfortunately Chloe doesn't like cake, so she asked Mummy for a jelly cake.........which had to be square with balls cascading down it.

I think a very clever Mummy rose to the challenge rather nicely. She even managed to make it light up!!!!

I might not have made it to the party, but I got to sample the 'cake', some of which made it's way home to me, and very nice it was too.

Thanks for stopping by. I'll try not to make it so long between visits this time.

Crafty hugs

Kimx