All Things Lovely

Christmas Cards

Oh yes....I know it's only October!! But for some reason I'm very excited about Christmas this year. And, I'll be away for a fair bit of November, so I'm trying to be Little Miss Organised this year.

I love to put lots of thought into my theme, and wrapping for Christmas, and of course the gifts. There's something so special about the planning, isn't there? So, I went for a homemade, doiley and brown paper kind of theme for this year and I really love what's come so far.

These are my cards. Very simple, far from perfect but pretty. Usually I'm quite a perfectionist, but I think the imperfections are what makes them charming.

Brown card, a cute doiley, some alphabet stamps and thread. I'm so happy with them. The stamping took me forever though, and unfortunately the white ink just didn't come out as well as I'd hoped. Oh well.

I decided to use some lines from Christmas carols as well, rather than the plan 'Merry Christmas'. I think it's fun. Now just to count down to the 1st of December to post them out!

Have you started any Christmas crafts yet?

Hey Lady!

I found these fabulous cards via the SCOOP blog, and think they are just fantastic! From Etsy seller Squirrel In The Attic. Cute, hey?

I can see myself buying the Hey Miss or Hey Lady cards for my girlfriends; it's such a lovely invitation to an afternoon tea or picnic on a sunny day.

 

Little Bird Blue Wrappings

I've been selling a few cards lately, and trying to come up with a standard wrapping and presentation for orders when they are shipped. What do you think? This will be for anything Little Bird Blue Designs ships.

Baby Cards

I've had a few people ask for baby/children's cards, so I started to fiddle and play today while I had a chance. While I don't scrapbook, I do love the supplies I can buy for other things due to its popularity. I managed to pick up a pack of 25 sheets of paper for $4.95, and while some of it was terrible, a lot I've been able to use. This card is an example of what I could do by cutting some of it out.

I also liked the idea of using mini clothes pegs, I think I will use something similar to this design for some baby shower invitations I need to make.

And one more just for fun.