Tuesday Craft Day

Usually I don't get a lot done when the "Crafty Mums" get together but today I was determined to work hard. Despite many, many weird and whacky distractions I completed four birthday cards for November. I only have 8 more to do! I can't work in bulk nor do I do cards in advance. As with my swaps I do them when they are due.

These are for Marilyn (note: special birthday), neice Ruby (6), nephew David (15) and Leseley, who I am taking out to dinner on Friday night.

House book

My latest creation is for Greta, cream house. I liked the door on the last one so much that I did another! I just hope Greta likes it too.

Puzzle Pieces

I have had this swap on the go for months and months and today sent my 9 pieces off to Tassie. I love the fact that you can just think about what you are going to do for ages and then -bang - everything falls into place, and they are not due until 28/11! The theme is Vintage Woman and I used a photo of my Great Grandmother. There are some very talented artists in this one, covering most of Australia so I can't wait for the returns.

A date to remember 6/11/2008

Emma is home today following major surgery, a very new beginning for her. We are all so glad this is over. She would kill me if I uploaded pics but she is very happy in her 12c surgical bras. She is also tired, sore and swollen and needs her Mum at this time, which is why I will miss Judy's (Red Velvet) class this weekend. I hope all of you lucky ducks that are going have a great time, looking forward to seeing some photos next week.

House book

I have done 4 pages so far and this is my favourite, Architectural House, for Lucy. She told me she liked it too! I had a few problems with this one, Gail sent me a new image and when I tried to print it my HP jammed. I spent last weekend ripping bits out of the rollers. I didn't want to be late with my page so the image behind the door narrowed my choice a bit as I could only use what already had printed off. Luckily it all ended well. And the printer is now cleared ready for this month's swaps.

Paperific

The credit card bills are coming in thick and fast now but this photo is of all of the free Make and Takes. The Collections card takes pride of place in the front, always a highlight with Jen and Julie and well worth the 90 minute wait (we just spent more on Collections stuff).

Some of the make and takes on offer were very average but I promised to bring them home to Sarah. It's cheaper to leave her at school and spend the entire Friday at the show without returning ovet the rest of the weekend. I did 8 out of the 11 stands that had them, two of the make and takes were different items from Pipedreamlink using Opals, another very popular stand.

Sarah's favourite is the pink (Stazon) stamped acetate heart.

Little Bits Class

It was a while ago now but this Liz Aitken class was the best I have done in a long while. First we made a piano hinge book and then a pendant. We used lots of Collections, German Scrap, Paper Whimsy, transparencies and bits and pieces. Teresa has a better camera than I do, check her pics - www.thetamarisk.blogspot.com. Thanks Liz, can't wait to see what you come up with next (no pressure LOL).