Christmas is just around the corner

Did you know that Christmas is only just around the corner! It is only 44 sleeps, 6 weekends.... 3 more pay days!!! (well 3 more for me anyway!!)

So I thought since Christmas is just around the corner that I would show off some of the Christmas Cards I have made so far for 2009.

With Christmas so close I have start to make Christmas cards early this year. I will be taking them into work soon for those interested to purchase some. These days I mostly make cards but I also can make personalized gifts for friends and family. So if you want to give a handmade gift for a special person in your life like you mum, sister, nana, grandma etc then my Crafty Christmas ideas might interest you!!!

Christmas Gift Ideas:
Christmas Cards & Christmas Tags
Gift voucher holders
Candy Cane Place cards
Handmade Christmas Decorations

Photo Gifts: Send your overseas family a picture of you from 2009 perhaps in a Christmas photo card, Fridge Magnet, a Picture Frame or Desk Clock (ask me for some samples picture if interested in these specail keepsake gifts.

Please let me know if you would like to purchase any of my cards or handmade gifts. I have only made about 20 cards so far.. I really need to get cracking. If you are interested in some cards even if it might just be 1 then let me know so I can get an idea of how many late nights I am going to need between now and the 17 December when we are going on holidays!

They will be $ 5 each or for 4 or more $4.50 each*

(*Special one off orders are extra - please enquire)

Thank you for your continued support of my expensive hobby.

Luv Vanessa

email me: vmsulivan@hotmail.com.au

More Fun Cards

Tri Shutter Card - So much fun to make :)

Ok so just because I haven't blogged for a while doesn't mean I haven't made any cards so here a few that I have done recently. Thanks for stopping by..... does anyone read this?? Sometime I wonder :(

Basic Grey is Back

Hi Guys - Just a quick note to let you all know that Basic Grey is back with a new blog and challenges. Check it out sometime on the blinkie to the left :) Hopefully I will get a chance to do some of these challenges in the near future. I sure do need some motivation!!

I have been interested in setting up a Blog Hop if anyone is interested let me know and I will start a list of blogs when I get at least 20 interested I will send out intructions.

For the first 10 people to sign up for my blog hop I will offer a small RAK. :) Maybe a matching Card set or something funky!

Recent Cards for Various occassions

Well I have been making a few cards as events come up. So I thought it might be time to update my blog for the few people that pop on here from time to time.
I went to the Brisbane Papercraft expo last weekend and I bought a heap of new embellishments which I can hopefully use to great some fun new cards in the coming months. I have some plastic sleeves being delivered so that I can start making cards and selling them at places. Just need to make the time to do this.
Anyway check out some of my new cards and let me know what you think.

Actually this is a card and matching door hanger I made last year for a dear little friend of mine Harlem who was turning 3 at the time. :)

A wedding shaker card (first attempt) Wasn't all that pleased with it.

I made this for a friend whose dad was turning 60!!

This was a large card made C5 size for my Great Aunty who was turning 90!

Anyway I do have some more so will come back another day and post some more. I really need to get some mojo happening after a few weeks off card making. Bit carded out after Mothers Day!

Thanks for dropping by. :)

Happy Mothers Day

To all the mum's recieving one of my handmade cards today. I hope you love your card as it was chosen with love from your special family member. Have a great day!!

Below is the special card I made for my mum! I saw the flower pot idea on the Splitcoast Stampers website. There is a ribbon loop sticking out between the two top flowers which allows you to pull it up which reveals the card area to write your greeting.. sliding upwards from inside the pot. :) Bit difficult to explain. I should have taken a picture of the sliding out action! Oh well. I am sure mum will love my card. Well I hope so! :)

Please feel free to leave a comment. It is nice to know people are lurking!

More Mothers Day Cards

Here are some more of my Mothers Days Cards I have made. Most of these have sold but its not too late if you still want to get one .. Just pop me a note and I can make you one this weekend. If you need me to post it to you I can. I guess postage would be $1.00. Since I have to send the card in an envelope Bigger than your actual card. Or feel free to come by and pick one up!

A Baby's Gift - Time Capsule

The back or Front depending on your favourite part I guess!!

The Lid :)

My sister asked me to make a gift for a Baby Naming Ceremony she is going to. So I decided to make this time capsule. These papers used are from Sassafrass Lass - these papers are new at my LSS. I just loved the brightness and abstract design. I have used a port tin which I saved. If you want me to make one for you just let me know! They are such fun to make. I made a mini stats book for inside the tin. With room for the parents to record details from Tylers Birth, Milestones - to record the first date of baby's first smile, First steps, crawling, Favourite foods, Favourite toys etc There is also a spot for a photo! In the tin I hope that the parents can keep items from when Tyler was a baby such as first shoes, baby singlet, Hospital braclet etc. Thanks for looking.