Some Bits and Pieces and an apology

Wow, things have been so weird and crazy around here lately that I have been totally neglecting my blog and crafting.  There has been a few things happening, some family stuff, school went back, birthday craziness and an upcoming craft fair which I am going to be selling my cards at (well hopefully some cards anyway:)

I have made this layout this week for the Challenge Me Happy blog, this month it is a photo challenge....

I made it using some glimmer sprays and my Central High Studio Calico Kit, I am pretty excited as my new kit arrived earlier this week but I haven't had a chance to play, hopefully I will this weekend.  I am listing the overun from my September Kit on Trade Me, I usually get 2 of some of the stuff as I am getting both the card kit and the scrapbook kit.  Go check out the "Stuff I am Selling" link at the top of my blog under the header to have a look.

I also made this card for my Dad for his birthday, no image which is unusual for me......

I forgot to take a pic before I left the house so this one was taken after Connor had written in it and Dad had read it so please excuse the bends :)  I used the Echo Park This and That Genuine collection to make the card.

A couple of weeks ago I made this dress for JoJo for the summer, I love the way it turned out and the colours look great on her.  Also a refreshing change from pink I guess.

I took the photos in my Mum and Dad's awesome garden.  The dress is still a little big but I have made it that way so it fits her once Summer comes.

So that is it a little round up of what I have been busy with, thanks for dropping by and I would love to know what you think of my creations :)

Artfull Crafts Quick Four

Hi I am here with you today to share four cards that are quick to make but fun to give, plus of course they have some great quotes which is our Artfull Crafts theme this month.

First up we have this card for a lovely mum in your life...............

 I have used Kaiser Cardstock, Versamark ink, clear embossing powder, stamp, Lake House rub on, punched leaves, flowers, brad sticker, flowers, labels and paper lace

Next is a pretty note card, perfect for sending to a friend.....

 Lake house paper - Springs & Resort , seam binding ribbon, lakehouse rubons, corner rounder punch, KaiserCraft Cardstock.

Another quick and easy note card, I have always loved this quote :)..........

 Lake House Papers - Springs & Resort, tag, heart tag, paper lace, Cardstock, lakehouse rubons,

And lastly........

  Lake House Papers - Springs & Resort, Cardstock, lace & trim, spellbinders embossing folder - Flora

Thanks loads for joining me and I hope you will give some quick and easy cards a go, they are a great way of using up leftovers from layouts or even using a couple of sheets of 12x12 and give away as a gift.