Hobbies and Crafts

Thats the one Ann :-))
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Keep us up to date with progress. And don't forget when you move in the before and after photos of the house refurbishment will make a great scrapbook.

Well, is nobody crafting? I know Daff has bought a Cuttlebug. Did you know that you can use other dies with it Daff. And if you like the Spellbinder Nestabilities there is another web site that does similar more cheaply.

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Hi Ann... yes, the lady in the shop showed me... I have been having fun on it, in between flitting in the garden, lol I really like it, and know that I shall use it a great deal. I have put the alphabet dies on my birthday list, ;¬))

But I have been practising with the ink pads as well... I haven't got a black pad, so must get one... and this lady showed me how to breathe on it to keep the ink moist etc... so I am getting much better at that now, as well, and no blurred and smudged edges, which is great, I have some water pens, and they are brilliant for colouring in, as well. I have kept my samples, just because I am so pleased with them. Sad, isn't it?

At the moment, I am concentrating on the garden, with this time of year it is calling me more strongly, but the crafting is there for rainy and cooler days. I must try and get my daylight bulb replaced ready for the winter. They haven't had them in at Range or Hobbycraft. Without it, the hours I can work without getting eyestrain are reduced. And you should see the difference in the colours that look a perfect match, the next morning, lolol.

Love

Daff xxxxxx

Hello, suddenly realised that I had not been on here in an absolute age. But then again good weather has limited my crafting because there is so much else to do. One thing that does need doing is to give my craft room a good tidy seems like most everything I own is in the corner alongside me and I can't get into the built in cupboard as a result

I know the feeling Sarah and funnily enough I have just had a minor blitz in here. Got my sister coming for a week and her house is always immaculate so I feel I need to tidy up a bit, not a lot you understand, just enough to see the desk and floor!!!!

I've just looked at the spellbinder nestabilities, Ann, thank you... they look just the ticket. I can already see the scope with this cuttlebug. I think it will become my most used toy. I have just cut out some beautiful felt flowers using it... and it cuts much thicker card than I am able to manage, even on a good hand day, lol

Sarah, I know exactly what you mean... and I have friends coming to stay, so need the dining table clear in case the weather is not so good on Thursday and Friday. I have been using the dining table to *store* everything, as well. I have just spread myself around a good bit. Well, a lot, actually.

Love

Daff xxxxx

Oh oh oh and I am now the proud owner of a Big Shot :-)))))
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Hello Jan.... I must go and google.... is this a must have? How did you get on with your crop o dile? Oh... and have you moved house yet?

Love

Daff xxxxxx

Hi Daff
i love it - it embosses and cuts Have only had it a few days
Not moved yet - but fingers crossed its going smoothly
Still use my crop o dile - I use it quite a lot infact I used it last night on a gift tag I made
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No wonder you had to move house Jan, all this machinery you are acquiring.

As well as the Spellbinder nestabillities Daff also look at www.littleclaire.co.uk they do similar dies but cheaper.

You really know how to torture someone, Ann, lolol.... I love the spellbinders, and I bet I will love the dies at Littleclair, lolol.... and all my budget for this month has been spended!! But.... son will be giving me some pennies on Wednesday, mmmmmmm!

Jan, does it do 12 x12 papers (embossing) The only down side of the cuttlebug I think is that it might be small for some things... but I did notice that there were some extension thingies, which could mean bigger scrolls and suchlike. Other than that, it looks similar to my little cuttlebug.

I am off to look at Littleclair now. This prezzie list is getting longer by the minute ;¬))

Love

Daff xxxxxx

Mmmmmmm yes, they are lovely..... and I have added a couple to the list as well.... need to compare the sizes and prices of a couple, as there looks to be a good price on some of the nests. Thank you Ann... I did love the frontspiece, but couldn't see it as a die :¬((

Love

Daff xxxxxx

I did treat myself to the Spellbinder shapeability butterfly while I was away. I also have a spellbinder nestabilities cicles and a shapeability flowers plus a littleclaire squares and pointy frames.
I think the littleclaire ones are not so robust but they do the job, I haven't really played with all of them yet so have to get around to that soon. I actually like using the Sissix dies as well in the cuttlebug.

Littlie and I have a real thing about butterflies, Ann... she sits for ages stamping them out, and then sticking them everywhere.... Grampy's jumper is her favourite place, lol I will keep and eye open for the Spellbinder one.

Love

Daff xxxxx

No Daf doesnt do the 12x12
but ot does do nestabillities I have only one pack at the moment and they are prob as Ann described the point frame ones lol they are sort of square but not square - I realise this makes no sense - I got a lot od bits for it and was going to get the nestabilities round but then I thought I have got a couple of large scalloped punches so went for something different - I got quite a few embossing bits and pieces Most of my stuff is Sizzix.
Ohhhh I have a lovely butterfly punch Daff
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I have three different Butterfly punches, and lots of Fiskars embossing thingies with butterflies on them... plus a Fiskars template for a large butterfly, decoupage style, plus a fair few stamps... Littlie loves two of the punches in particular, one makes a standy uppy butterfly that is still attached to the paper, sort of filigree... it looks wonderful if you back it with a contrasting coloured paper... the other is the teeniest of stamps. They do them in bigger sizes as well, but never seem to have them in when I go.

I'll google for them.

Littlie is coming to stay earlier this month, and will be here for my birthday, so she can help me choose some more. She loves Hobbycraft, and goes straight to *our* section... train 'em up young ;¬))

Love

Daff xxxxx

I have just started a scrap page of Granddaughter taken this month, my first page for at least two months, I had to really think about where all the papers etc are. I have been so busy doing other things I hadn't realised it was so long since I did any. Quite pleased with it so far.

Hi Ann and everyone...

I haven't done any pages for ages either the garden has taken over!

However I am getting withdrawal symptons though for doing something crafty especially when sorting out some cupboards I came across a wooden box that my uncle made in woodwork at school.

It is just a plain hinged lid box that my nan used to keep shoe polish and brushes in however it is now over 70 years old and holds memories of my dear uncle who only died 18 months ago in Australia.

I am not at all sure what I will do with it...I would like to make it special though. Has anyone got any ideas please.

Edit...I have been looking on the net at blogs of crafters who do Altered Art mainly with Tim Holtz distress products....wow I am in awe. Far to advanced for me...I wouldn't know where to start lol. So beautiful though!

Linda x