Making cards - Ideas for a card craft beginner (part 2)

JailhouseBabe

I'm ashamed to say that (many years ago) I used to be afraid of spiders. I'll catch them now (with a glass), but once had a monster on my bedroom curtain - and sprayed him with hairspray until he was dead
Now I can handle anything except butterflies.

Mumhug - I'm not sure exactly what mounting board is. Would heavy cardboard do the job?

dawnteabag

Actually what I wrote above is not true. Every week when I have to empty the bin I tell my son "this is a mans job" but apart from that......

dawnteabag

JailhouseBabe wrote: »

I'm ashamed to say that (many years ago) I used to be afraid of spiders. I'll catch them now (with a glass), but once had a monster on my bedroom curtain - and sprayed him with hairspray until he was dead
Now I can handle anything except butterflies.

Mumhug - I'm not sure exactly what mounting board is. Would heavy cardboard do the job?

I'm with you with the butterflies JHB - I fel like a right idiot when my son goes into butterfly houses and I loiter outside. Better than than what I've done before where I gripped his hand like it was the end of th world and marched through the butterfly house at top speed. We went to Blenheim palace earlier this year and whilst I was waiting in the shop at the end of the butterfly house, a man walked out then walked back in again and pointed out to the attendant that he had a butterfly on his coat. It was 6-8 inches big. I did a mini squeal and legged it from the shop :eek:

mumhug

dawnteabag don't worry hun I have been known to hoover spiders up if hubby isnt here then plug it with tissue in case he crawls out.

when i was heavily preg with my ds I turned on my pillow and came nose to face with a huge spider. I very nearly gave birth there and then.


Jailhouse I can but try i think I may try it with thick cardboard and see if it works.

dawnteabag

Ah = i'd thought of the hoover - I've done that before, and with moths and wasps - but honestly, I don't think he would fit up the nozzle on my full sized dyson!

JailhouseBabe

dawnteabag - you're braver than me, I couldn't go anywhere near a butterfly house. I would kill anyone who tried to get me anywhere near.

dawnteabag

JailhouseBabe wrote: »

dawnteabag - you're braver than me, I couldn't go anywhere near a butterfly house. I would kill anyone who tried to get me anywhere near.

I was determined that I wasn't going to pass on my fear to my son and I am a lot better than I used to be. I watched a documentary about phobias where this woman was talking about being on the beach on holiday, being swooped on my a seagulll and RUNNING back to her hotel only to realis when she'd got there that here 2 or 3 yo child was still on the beach!

I was detrmined then that I'd break it but its soooo hard. I'm even scared of ladybirds. How pathetic is that!

dawnteabag

Right - I've been checking every 3 mins and he's finally gone. Quite where I don't know so I think I'd better try and get some work done in that kitchen.

If I find him again you'll hear me scream!

EmmaOC

Good Morning Everyone

I fought the urge to turn the computer on yesterday afternoon/evening as I had a serious amount of washing and cleaning to do. I did it all apart from the bathroom which I loathe doing. When I win the lottery I am getting a cleaner :rotfl:

I have had a very quick catch up with my coffee.

Rainmac - Your cards are so beautiful, I have commented on your blog

Flourgirl - Thank you so much for your emails, I did some colouring last night but only had the lamp on. I have looked this morning and I should have turned on the main light as it looks shocking !

Paddingtondoo - I am not a follower of your blog, I am sorry that I missed you. I have left comments on some of your cards and will comment on the rest later. The minimal one is my favourite.

Dawnteabag - Your son is so talented, I have left him a comment on your blog. You were very brave re: the spider - I would have died on the spot ! My son is just discovering creepy crawlies when we are in the garden. His Dad showed him how to dig up worms when he came home on leave - I now have holes all over my flower beds !

JailhouseBabe - thanks for the idea for the Fathers Day card. I will get my thinking cap on.

It does not look like it is going to be a very nice day today which means only one thing - crafting :T. In second thoughts, two things - bathroom cleaning and crafting.

dragonllew

Morning all wow you have all been very busy haven't been around for a couple of days as have worked different shifts at work and didn't seem to have time have managed to catch up on all the post on here and most of the blog posts now will catch up on the others when I get home tonight.
You have all made lovely cards to many to mention by name and I've forgotton who made which lol.
Saveapenny the 12x12 papers arrived thankyou.
Have posted my card for Craftyplace challenge on my blog hope its ok.