Wow, I’ve bought lots of lovely new things lately for my cards! First there was the new Kaisercraft ranges and Early bird from Cosmo Cricket, and then then this week I’ve bought some new Basic Grey and Sarah Jane from Bella. That’s not to mention my new ‘tools’, including the embossing mat and more nestabilities dies, and two Fiskars border punches! I also had a couple of successful op-shop trips-for a couple of dollars I got a huge bag of ribbons, ric rac & braids!


Here’s a couple of pics of another cool op-shop find. I think I’ve mentioned how I love retro books before-this is an old dictionary, with heaps of cool illustrations, it’s just fun to flick through. And the little item on top of the dictionary is another ‘florist frog’ to photograph my cards on. It was ironic that just after I started looking I found another one so soon after the first. This might be the start of a little collection…

This is the first card I’ve got to show you today. I’ve used the Lime Rickey from Basic Grey, which isn’t exactly new, but I bought the elements sticker sheet to match this week so I thought I would make a card for a child. I’ve also used one of my new Fiskars border punches on this one. Love that birdie!

Here’s my first Cosmo Cricket Earlybird card. I love love love the colours of these papers! I’ve also used my new labels dies and apron lace punch. Lots of machine stitching seemed the perfect way to finish off.

Here’s another one with the Duchess range from Kaisercraft. I cut the frame from the paper and distressed the edges, and used part of the scalloped die-cut. I stamped in the frame and punched the butterflies from old book paper. I’ve also used velvet ribbon, a little vintage flower, and my apron lace border punch.

Lastly for today, I used the Loire Valley range from Kaisercraft for this one. There’s lots of machine stitching, some rhinestones on the scallops, polka dot flowers, and the birdhouse is decorated with a Jenni Bowlin chipboard button attached with eyelets that I threaded the twine through.
There’s so much more cool stuff I want to get stuck into, but I’ve got a bit of a cold at the moment, so I’m trying to rest my eyes! This is very hard for me, but I’m drinking heaps of water and taking anything that will help-I hate getting colds! Thankyou for looking at my cards, and enjoy what little is left of the weekend!
Anthea