To sew or not to sew

That is the question. Only joking I am not going to recite a play or anything don't worry. What it is, I got a major present for Christmas last year my hearts desire a sewing machine. It is gorgeous, I love it. My wonderful fantastic crafty friend Clair gave me a tutorial. Thanks Clair pop over to her blog Obstinate Pursuit as she is planning on doing some fantastic tutorials on all sorts very shortly. The only thing is I have not used it yet as I have not been able to, much to my regret. So my wonderful Giz brought it into our bedroom and put it on our dressing table tonight and I am sitting looking at it. So the reason I am thinking to sew or not to sew is because Something from Nothing has asked us to think about reinventing page protectors. You know those plastic sea through cases that we all use to protect our master pieces of work. So with this in mind, my mind is swimming with what I am going to do, so watch this space.

Sunday Challenge

Sundays challenge over at Something from Nothing is to use ten brads, ten papers, ten buttons etc; so here is mine.
I am also using this for my entrance for my friend Lesley over at Craftswap

By Chance

We found this place buy chance last year, and just loved it. Whilst driving around I saw a sign for a Country Park, and I said lets just go and see. I am so glad we did and we will definitely be going back there. There was so many different animals all roaming around and free. I have used a metal frame that I forgot I had and I love the look it just sets of the page correctly. I thought I would use this one for the Friday challenge as we were asked to use metal, cardstock, patterned paper and ribbon on the same project???

Oodles of Eyelets and brads

I thought these colours just cried out for brads, my nephew was so excited and it shows.

I love this picture of my niece as she look so Angelic just like her !

Just look at the this cheeky little chap. This is the view from the kitchen window, and I swear he new I was there and watching him.

Prompt one of Something from Nothing is to use eyelets, Brads, and metal words. I have so many of these, I did have them all in colour order and very regimental, that was until this class and then I realised that I was not using them as much as I should so I took a leaf out of Shimmelle's book and put them all together in jars, one for brads and one for eyelets. Doing this I must admit I think I will use them more using them in this way.

Abundant Stash

Ok for day one of Something from almost Nothing I have taken some pictures of my abundant stash what do you think? Do you think I need some help?. I have boxes, shelves, baskets, drawers, hangers, you name it all full of lovely lovely supplies.

New Class

Ok, I know I can not be the only one, lets be honest. How many of you out their have crafting supplies for England. I know I do. Are you like me just buy that lovely piece of paper or that specific coloured ribbon just because you like it and you have to have it, as it will come in useful eventually. So I have to say thank you Shimmelle just what I need an excuse to use as much of my supplies so I can of course buy more. Only joking ! or am I ?

Lovelyness

On our way back from York we did a little detour and ended up at my brother's in Scotland which, was lovely to see the rest of the family including my nephew who is only 2 years younger than me who is married and has 2 children of his own, and scary they are growing up so quickly. Anyway I digress what I wanted to tell you is have a look at these they are absolutely gorgeous, these are just a small sample of the new flowers by Prima which I got while visiting one of my favourite craft suppliers Angela who is over at Angel Crafts who I get a monthly ribbon kit off every month, so much to my surprise she only lives about 10 minutes away from my brother's so I just popped over to see her, and she is lovely. I am also very lucky as she gave me a little freeby some gorgeous butterflies I carn't waite to use them. thanks again Angela.

The Road To ?

This was the road if you can call it that to our little retreat in York, it was actually in a forest. Imagine this, a log cabin to yourself, no neighbours in sight, an outside hot tub, and an inside Jacuzzi, plus your own channel on TV to watch the wildlife in the forest. Well this is what I surprised Gary with for his Birthday. He absolutely loved it. Lovely food, good wine, relaxation what more could he ask for.

Victoria Case Fancy a bite, originally uploaded by craftandstash.

Anyway this is the card I made for him using an image by Victoria Case Art Designs. I used the Papermania Home for Christmas papers and my copic markers.

Victoria Case Xmas

Victoria Case Xmas, originally uploaded by craftandstash.

Ok I know I am so far behind fellow bloggers. I am trying to get back on track, but I just thought I had to tell you about these digital stamps I have found they are by a very talented designer called Victoria Case, are they not gorgeous? go on, go and have a look.Victoria Case Art Designs. Anyway this is the card I made for my OH for Christmas just gone and he loved it. Their will be many more of Victoria's in a lot more posts to come.

That Flouncy Feeling

Is flouncy a real word or one I just made up for the way I feel. Ok guy's don't know about you but since before Christmas I have not been on top form and have spent most of my time in bed or just inside the house. So today I decided to Cheer myself up a bit by heading over to Fashion Forward inspired by Clair and Katherine and picking out a lovely girly outfit, no more jeans baggy t-shirts or leggings. Not that I don't like them but I do fancy a change. Anyway see what you think, what is your favourite item of clothing at the moment? is it jeans and t-shirts or floaty dresses?

That flouncy feeling by specialglimmers featuring Gianmarco Lorenzi sandals

Items in this set:
ＡＳＰＥＮ　ＤＲＥＳＳ, 87,150 JPY
GIANMARCO LORENZI P0D8F2046B GOLD STRASS 1847901, 1,600 GBP
Vera Wang - Princess Bubble Bath 11oz, $42
mascara: long-lasting and lightweight mascaras for a flawless makeup..., $28
Nina Ricci - Nina Precious Eau De Toilette Spray (Limited Edition)..., $75