Button frames

I made this frame using a cheap wooden frame, which I then added lots of papermania mini buttons to using strong glue. I really like this picture that I put in the frame, it's of my family in Disney world after we won dream ticket prizes. I gave this frame to my mum for her birthday, I think homemade presents are a really thoughtful gift.

Pepper and friends.

I just love the new Pepper and Friends stickers. They are thick cardstock stickers with glitter effects. They are just RRP 99p a set which is great value for money.

The three sets I've bought are:

• Just Pepper (top)
• Friends together (middle)
• Buds and butterflies (back)

Below are some examples of how I've used theses stickers.

Cole Photo Frame:

In this example I used DCWV Spring Stack paper to cover a hamemade frame cut from chipboard. I then decorated the outside edges with a Pepper sticker and some bugs. Th summery feel of the photo is reflected in the frame.

Top Tip: When making your own photo frames, stick a card blank onto the back to make it stand up.

Daddy's Girl Card:

I'm really loving personalising my cards with photos at the moment. I used DCWV Spring Stack paper as a background and cut the greeting from a cosmo cricket 12 x 12 page (Everafter: Elements). I think the hedgehog adds a cheeky touch.

Thinking of You Card:

I cut the greeting from a cosmo cricket 12 x 12 page (Everafter: Elements) and used some patterned paper from my stash mounted onto a blue base card. I really love this Pepper sticker as he looks like he's lying in the grass daydreaming.

Graduation!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is a photo of me at my graduation a two weeks ago in the frame that my Mum and Dad bought me as one of my graduation presents.

(sorry about the reflection of me taking the photo!!!!)

I was so lucky, I got lots of lovely graduation cards and gifts.

We had a great day up in Newcastle and the ceremony was lovely.

I felt so proud of myself in my robes, and had a lovely hood of blue silk and white fur.

Scrapbooking

Scrapbooking is one of my favourite crafts because it's so personal. There's no right or wrong way to display your memories and pictures on the page. Sometimes I like to work from templates to help me decide how to lay my ideas out.

This template is my 'Less is More' template. Don't be afraid of empty space as it can be used to draw the eye to important photos/details.

Craft Show Page:

Christmas Baking Page

Inspiration Ideas!!!

We have all suffered drom Crafters Block at one point or another, and it's not always easy to overcome. So I've compiled a list of top tips to help for when inspiration eludes you.


1- Visit haberdashery stores, the different textures, colours and patterns of the fabrics is sure to inspire. (This can also be done online for those of us who are a little lazier)

2- Reread old craft magazines. Magazines that have been gathering dust for months are full of ideas you wanted to try but never got round to. (Also craft books)

3- Visit blogs online. You can adapt any project to suit your own requirements by changing the colours, patterns, etc.

4- Craft fairs and shows. There are always lots of new products and demos to inspire.

5- Go through your photo albumn. Pictures of friends, family, nature, special occaisons, trips away etc will give you ideas.

6-Flick through your paper stash. Sometimes just looking at the different papers in your collection will get your creative juices flowing.

Hope this helps

Lucy x