Handmade Cards

Do you need some more inspiration for making cards?

Here's some!

As you probably know by now, I like recycling cards. Everything on the front of this card came from another one!

I also really like using Forever Friends papers. (No, I'm not being paid to say this!)

They're just so cute. :)

This card also uses Forever Friends paper, as well as lots of ribbon.

For this one, I used a Forever Friends stamp, and then coloured it in using Whispers pens.

Here's one last card, with my latest painting on.

Pansies are one of my favourite flowers, and purple is my favourite colour, so I'm especially pleased with this painting.

I hope you're feeling inspired now, get creating!

:)

I'm on Flickr!

Hi! Just a quickie to announce that I know have Flickr! I'll upload a photo for each new tutorial, so it's another great way to keep up with what I'm doing! 

Click here to go to my page!

P.S. Have you entered my latest giveaway yet? If not, click here or scroll down for more details!

Baby Blocks/Pincushions

Have you ever thought that there must be an easy way to make a cube, but never been sure just how to do it?

I'll explain it for you.

Step One: Cut out six squares of fabric the same size. I used a coaster as my template.

Step Two: Sew four together in a line. You may want to stitch it a few times to ensure it is secure.

Step Three: Sew the two ends of your line together.

Step Four: Turn your joined squares inside out. Pin a square to the bottom and stitch all the way round a few times. Repeat this stage to attach the top square, but remember to leave and opening so that you can turn your cube the right way out, and so that you can stuff it.

Step Five: Turn your cube the right way out. Now, stuff it with scraps of wadding. You can fit in about 3 times you think you'll be able to!

Step Six: Have fun admiring your new creation. You could make for a baby you know to play with, or you could use it as a pin cushion. Don't use it for both purposes, though!

I made another one to use as a pincushion and put it in a hand painted ceramic box.

Cute, huh?

See you soon! :)

Linking up to Amylouwho's Sew n Tell Fridays!

GIVEAWAY!

Ready for another giveaway?

Me too!

The choices this month are: 

Lots of beads, perfect for jewellery making, etc. 

Or:  One super cute cross-stitched hanger for your kitchen

If the other options didn't take your fancy, how about 80 amazingly sweet buttons? Buttons were popular in last month's giveaway, so I thought I'd give you another chance to win some!

How to enter:

1. Comment on this post and tell me you'd like to be entered into the giveaway, and also which option you would like to win .

NEW:

2. Desperate to win? Here's another chance! Either blog about this giveaway (and leave the link in a comment) OR tell me what you would do with your prize if you won in a SEPARATE comment.

Please, only two comments per person!

:)

You have until midnight GMT time on Sunday 2nd May to enter.

Random.org will be choosing the winner and it will be announced on Monday 3rd May.

I don't mind what part of the world you are entering from and I also don't mind if you won the last giveaway and would like to enter this one as well. 

See you soon!

:)