Sneaky Peeky....

This is a little peek at the latest Christmas album I'm doing. I know, I know.. xmas is long since gone but who has time to craft then??!! Kids home from school, decorations to be hung, gifts to be sorted, turkey to be stuffed, not to mention all the party nights out... something's gotta give! Unfortunately it's the crafting!! Well anyhooo, I hope to get this one finished by the weekend, along with 2 circle journals and about 10 birthday cards... wish me luck!!!

Front cover, without the ribbons (talk about stating the obvious!)

Tim Holtz Grungeboard plate, distressed with Shabby Shutters and then Crackle Glazed. I've only just acquired the Crackle Glaze and I am having great fun with it.

This is one DLO, with an added flap. You just can't beat extra flaps, it feels like you're getting something unexpected for nothing!!!!

What I've been up to....

Not a lot really ;)

I did get another Tag Accordian Book done, and more of my paper bag album, but mostly I've been cooking, cleaning and generally being wife and mom. Throw in this horrible congestion I've got and you'll understand why I'm not a happy bunny lately. However my congestion will clear up, my hubby's schedule will get better and I'll soon be back to myself.... still trying to find time to craft!

There is just a little tweaking needed on my Tag Book and then I will post pics.

Finally finished!!

At long last I've finished off the School Days tag book that I started months ago. Turns out there were 18 'pages' plus the front and back covers to do, much more than I thought at the start. It was really fun to do though, but next time I think I'd lose some of the tags, lol! I posted some of the pictures in a previous post so I'll just add some new pictures here.....

Gift from a friend :)

I recieved this Christmas Album recently from a very dear friend. I absolutely love it! I need to print out my xmas pictures now ;)

Things I must remember....

This I will add to as I make my mistakes.....

1) NEVER, EVER swipe your thumb along your craft knife to remove glue! It hurts! OUCH!!
2) NEVER bite selotape to rip it! It CAN stick to your lip!

Christmas Album

I was inspired to make this album because of the fantastic work which Dee Dee has done. I used 4 red paperbags and Basic Grey 'Figgy Pudding' papers (which are to die for!!!!), and worked the whole album around them. I love the papers and am sorely tempted to buy up as much of it as I can.. just because I want to! ;) I love Christmas Albums.

'All Boy' Album

This was the album (referred to as 'thing' in a previous post) that I made for my friend Sheila, for her little boys 2nd birthday. Granted, it was very late in getting there but I hope it was worth the wait for her. This was only the 2nd paperbag album I'd made at this point...