Making Cards - Ideas for a card craft beginner (Part 3)

melissa75_2

Well ladies I feel like crying - I've just spent over an hour reading through the thread and writing a reply only to lose it all - so I'll try and write this from memory so I'm really sorry if I miss anyone out! I haven't been around for a bit - I keep coming on and try and write a reply and either Elliot wakes up or the OH or the kids want me for something. I've also been trying to de-clutter the house a little bit in preparation for xmas - plus we're getting a new couch delivered tomorrow so I've been trying to sort out the lounge.

Thanks for all your "congratulations" for winning the blog candy - I was chuffed to bits when I'd seen that I'd won - I was about to give up entering things too 'cos I never seem to win. My prize arrived today and I can't wait to use it all - I don't know how the lady can afford to give so much away - my prize was worth at least 20 quid.

I wondered if anyone had heard anything from Hels- she's my swap over on crafty place for the xmas present swap but I've heard nothing from her - I presume she's really busy getting everything sorted for the wedding.

Mary - glad to hear that you are feeling better and that your OH's visit at the hospital went okay.

Sally - your creations look fabulous - love the candy canes on your snowman soup and your nappy cake is great - I can't believe its your first!

Craftygranny - congrats on taking so much at the craft fair and to Thomas for raising so much - and to Danielle - my goodness - twins!!!!

Rusty - some gorgeous cards on your blog - love your easel card - and your "all the css" card - I love those papers - and I can't stop using that cc design stamp.

Mydamena - welcome back!!!!

A bit welcome to all the newbees - I hope you stay with us!!!!

The_Wife - I'm really sorry I haven't got your ATC done yet too - I am really behind with everything at the minute!!!!

Popkins - sorry your Mum was so insensitive about your xmas cards - I thought they were great!!!

Louby_Lou-Lou - sorry to hear that your craft fair didn't go as well as you hoped - some people have no taste - don't let it discourage you!!!!

Ali - yes it was me that went to the wrestling - I loved it - it was the first one that I've ever been to. I got the 50 quid tickets and my seats were fantastic - but with 3 of us going it was really expensive!!! It was great fun though and really entertaining!!

lei_armstrong

helping_hubby wrote: »

I'm a computer programmer and work in an office full of men who just don't appreciate my crafty conversations or when I want to pop into the craft shop at lunch time! I've made them all Christmas cards this year, but I will probably get nothing in return Men huh?

Snap! I do SQL Programming and work in a team full of blokes who just think i'm mad. When the test tubes to make the Jingle Beans got delivered at work they got it into their heads I was making test tube babies for some reason lol :rolleyes: I'm 20, no kids and live at home with my Mum & little brother (though he's miles bigger than me at 6' 4") - my OH lives in Basingstoke though which isn't far from you x

jamtart6

oh my! we have a legion of programmers here! my first and foremost job is a scientist, which nowadays includes programming, I code in C# these days, self-taught. Can get by in other Visual C languages and basic CSS and HTML. Check out the crafty computer chicks here!

lei_armstrong

jamtart6 wrote: »

oh my! we have a legion of programmers here! my first and foremost job is a scientist, which nowadays includes programming, I code in C# these days, self-taught. Can get by in other Visual C languages and basic CSS and HTML. Check out the crafty computer chicks here!

Haha it must be that we all need a creative outlet after all the methodical programming! I only really do SQL (all learnt on the job) and HTML but would love to learn C#, ASP, etc x

chocolate.orange_2

Craftworks cards site is up and running

I cant see free postage tho

Off to bed to sulk

Gemm85

me neither choccy, I tried to order to see if the postage would be free at checkout but you have to register (I don't think I had to before) and when I got the confirmation email it still wouldn't let me log in! grrr

whoopidoo

Hi girls, for all you with Cuttlebugs I've found this great site, really reasonable prices and no matter how small your order postage is free. Delivered to me recorded within a couple of days. Actually on inspection it's more than Cuttlebug stuff but that's what I was searching for. MrsTidge/Glittermum - NO BUYING till after Christmas!! Bookmark but don't touch!

eta: Would help if I gave you the link wouldn't it? doh! http://www.cuttingedgecrafts.co.uk

helping_hubby

lei_armstrong wrote: »

Haha it must be that we all need a creative outlet after all the methodical programming! I only really do SQL (all learnt on the job) and HTML but would love to learn C#, ASP, etc x

That is exactly it for me.

Our company builds mainly horse racing websites for betting on horses. I program in Ruby, Rails, javascript, html, css but also know some java, jsp, php, xslt. Bit of everything really but not really an expert in one thing.

I also get wierd looks with some of my deliveries. They get very curious about my packages. They were really stumped when I got my cellophane wrap for my hampers. They couldn't figure out what the shape was. I told them it was a light saber.

@melissa, congrats on your win. That is very generous craft candy. A tip for you, when you do write a really long reply, just copy it first

RustyFlange

Just a quick post from me as I am trying to hurry my gran up to go out and pick up the advent calendars (anyone else struggling to find cadburys ones this year? none in my asda/tescos or morrisons!!! whats going on!! bet you could have got them in woolworths!!)

Anyway I have made these quick christmas easel cards Please can you tell me where I went wrong with them? I think it is just because the shades of blue on the paper doesn't match the shades of blue on the decoupage?? I have another 4 to do so they will have to do!!!

TomsMom

Oh my - I wasn't around yesterday and look at how much chat has been going on! I've skimmed through so thank you for the welcomes.

I'll add a bit to the getting to know you chat.

My name is Susan and I'm 61 with two children and five grandchildren aged between 6 and 14. I live at the seaside on the north-west Wales coast in a house with lovely sea and mountain views. We're originally from Birmingham. Until last year OH and I had a restaurant here which we ran for 15 years, now forced to retire through OH's ill health and moved to a house which we had renovated. I have a blog for the renovation.

Mary-op - I picked up on your post about your OH and I can empathise. My OH has been battling an incurable condition for almost two years, 6 months of chemo last year didn't bring about the remission prayed for and after a further 5 chemos he is now in the recovery stage of a stem cell (bone marrow) transplant. He has been in hospital since early October and we're hoping he may be home for Christmas. No idea yet if there will be a better prognosis after this treatment. I will keep you and your OH in my thoughts.

If I can catch up on my housework (oooh, dirty word :rotfl: ) today then I'm hoping to start on a couple of Christmas cards. I haven't crafted for about 18 months and am hoping to get back into it but my cards don't come near those on the blogs linked too. I will have to catch up on the latest trends and try something new! I am awaiting delivery of a Cuttlebug so hopefully that will kickstart some inspiration.

P.S. Rusty - Just had a look at your easel cards, I think they're lovely. I see you say they're quick and easy to make, do you have a link to any simple instructions for them? I'd love to have a go.