A Little Bit Of Christmas

 

Last time I posted, I was feeling a little bit down about everything I do.

 

I'm not going to lie, I still am a little, but I'm trying to get back into the swing of things, get creative, and get myself out there ready for Christmas. After all its just 3 months away.

 

Like many of you crafters, I've been working on Christmas since June, and have been getting a little fed up of red, green and gold.

 

So I created something new this week.

 

Its some really, really fab of black and white cards.

 

 

Rather than going out and buying lots of new items, I've just bits I already had in the craft room. White card that I've embossed with an every day folder, and ribbon that I believe came from some packaging last Christmas.

 

I would like to enter this card into this weeks Anything Goes Challenge, over at http://panpasteluk.blogspot.co.uk/

 

Hopefully, as I update some more this week, I will be feeling a bit better! Damn these early late nights!

 

Lel



Feeling Down Today

Today feels like it is a tough day.

 

I haven't had a stall for a couple of weeks, as I've been on holiday, and so I haven't really sold anything for a while.

 

I am confident in the knowledge that I make some fab cards, that I would want to buy. The problem is finding others that want to buy them too.

 

There are so many other people out there selling handmade cards, that I feel I am getting lost in amongst everyone, and am struggling to make myself stand out.

 

Usually, I feel so ok with everything that I am doing ~ and today I am just not.

 

I really need to find myself somewhere new to get myself out there!

 

Lel x 

Some Time Off.

 

The Mr and I have been married for two years on Monday, and are celebrating by taking a short break.

 

I can not wait.

 

We haven't been away as just the two of us since our honeymoon, so it will be nice to spend some quality time with each other.

 

It does however mean I am away from crafting for a week, and haven't had a chance to enter any challenges either. Which is a massive shame, as I won this weeks on handmade harbour.

 

So I bid you all adue, and will see you soon!

 

 

Lel x 

Pretty In Pastels

 

 

Just popping in quickly to show you all my entry for this weeks Pan Pastel Challenge, which has a pastel colours theme.

 

 

http://panpasteluk.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/challenge-34-pastel-colours_25.html

 

 

I've made a pretty pastel butterfly card, as I haven't used a butterfly in a while, and am feeling a little lost without them in my life!

 

 

Lel x



A New Colour Combination.

 

For me any way, and inspired by me watching Project Runway Australia! Navy blue, and Raspberry.

 

This card has been made for the Handmade Harbour Blog, Anything Goes Challenge that can be found here:

 

http://handmadeharbour.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/midweek-papercraft-party-2.html

 

Its a new blog that I have stumbled across, and one that I think I am really going to Love!

 

 

To make the card, I have used the fab cupcake freebie that is currently up for grabs, and coloured in using only magenta and midnight blue promarkers.

 

The image is then matted onto blue glitter paper from pondskipper crafts (from when they were still little local craft shop. www.pondskippercrafts.co.uk if you want to have a look) and a raspberry paper from the same place.

 

The image is then layered onto a pink floral paper from Fizzy Moon, and matted again in the same navy blue.

 

The card is finished with a gold Happy Birthday and three small gold hearts.

 

Simple.

 

Hope everyone is doing well!

 

Lel

 



Something New At Lel's

 

For most of this week, I haven't really made any cards.

 

That's not to say that I haven't made any. I have. It's just that I have spent the week adding to my range of products, and getting a little more prepared for Christmas too.

 

I started by making some Santa and Snowman gift tags. These were one of my best sellers last year, so I though it would be silly not to make them again. I have tweaked them though, they are now a slightly different style, and there's no colouring involved this year, so they are a little easier too.

 

 

These come in sets of 10, and are available from www.facebook.com/craftylillel for £1.65 posted.

 

I've also made some pretty post it note holders, that I think will be perfect as a stocking filler!

 

 

 

These measure 10.5 cm by 10.5 cm and are £3.00 posted from www.facebook.com/craftylillel they come in a variety of designs!

 

And finally, I've been making some pretty corner bookmarks too!

 

 

 

These also come in a variety of designs, and as a set of three for £2.40.

 

You can also find these at www.facebook.com/craftylillel

 

I have to admit, its been nice to be making something a bit different. After all, a change is as good as a break. But I am sure I will be forging ahead with the card making again this week, and will be entering a few challenges along the way as well.

 

See you then,

 

Lel x



Christmas Is Coming

 

Ok, so I know it is only August, but I have spent my entire day making Christmas Cards.

 

From pretty buttoned cards in a variety of styles ~ Christmas Trees, Baubles, Christmas Wreaths, as well as some mini cards ready to go into packs.

 

That coupled with the 130 odd gift tags I made on the side lines at football yesterday, means I think I am slowly getting myself ready to face the Christmas season!

 

There may be hope yet for me to feel festive this year.

 

Hooray to that!

 

And so I leave you with some of my cards from today.

 

Lel