Greetings,

With Christmas nearly upon us, I thought it time to share a pair of card designs I concocted this year! The beauty of Christmas cards is that you're essentially batch-making, so once you've decided / set up the elements you're good to go! I made 25 in total, which took 3 hours tops? I do think I cheated a little bit... but I'll let you be the judge of that!

Ever the budget-savvy crafter, I used low costing materials to achieve a clean-&-simple-meets-elegant-bling look. The snowflakes are die-cut from cheeky wallpaper samples I got from B&Q [they must be sick of me wondering in and out for freebies!] and because I'm cheap and didn't want to use self adhesive shapes for each die-cut - I decided to use my sewing machine to secure the snowflakes to the card front. Another option was spray glue, but I find that it can be quite messy. I sewed the sentiment banner too... I would like to point out that I did it for the shabby-chic aesthetic too - honestly. The cardstock is leftover from my wedding, and the border is everyday Christmas metallic ribbon [from IKEA] which I adhered with double-sided tape.

My sewing machine threw a bit of a hissy-fit every now and then as the layers where quite thick but we got through it together! Thats the Christmas spirit! <3

I hope you like my festive contribution, and I hope the recipients liked them too :)

N xxxx

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After a rather stressful trip to IKEA and several nights of intense organisation, i can proudly say that my new creative space is here!

There's still work to be done [some things have literally been lashed in a draw] but i'm positive that things will find their natural order.

Drum roll please...

Ta Da!
This setup is a custom desk built from two ALEX drawer units, with a super-long table top. Plus two thin BILLY bookcases either side for my ever increasing book collection.

The actual units were too long to fit in the car... and Helyer [Mon cheri] cut himself and bled all over the boxes.. i then had to schlep them back in and pay for home delivery. I then had a fight with a screwdriver during assembly... he won. Hence the title of this blog!

The desk seats two - so me and my better half can work together... until he gets sick of me asking him to pass me things from the draws. The plan is to use the right side for crafting, and the left for design / editing computer nonsense!

I've strung some twine between the bookcases to act as 'a washing line of inspiration', if you will...

My snug book collection..

My not-so-organised drawers...

And finally a little something i made for my new space using new scrapbooking papers I got from Hey Little Magpie!

Let the crafting commence! 

N x

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Evening all,

The best thing about working in a crafty environment is working with some truly lovely creative people. I think I certainly learn more nattering to my friends and colleagues than watching TV...

My lovely new friend Aimes, *SHOUT OUT* introduced me to a stamping brand very dear to her heart, Clearly Besotted! And i soon learnt how amazing the owner & creator Stephanie is!

I'm besotted, and whenever i get chance to make a cheeky card, i find myself reaching for their stash!

I hope you like my latest make - Patterned papers + Clearly Besotted + Wink of Stella <3

Planning to attack IKEA at the weekend for my dream craft space... wish me [+ my credit card] luck!

N x

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*Major confession*... I have a rather dysfunctional crafting space.

Which I like to blame for my lack of motivation in the craft department. We've all been there, the one item you're searching for has seemingly fallen into a black hole! Most furniture i own has been inherited for one reason or another, which certainly helps save money but doesn't always offer the best storage solutions.

If you are of a nervous disposition, look away now...

Ugly eclectic spaces aside.. the aim is to raid IKEA and create a fabulous space to enable and inspire. As i live in rented accommodation there are boundaries i must adhere to, plus my lack of power tools!

All suggestions welcomed!

N x

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