Life's a hoot!

One of the things I have got my sticky mits on, is a really, really cute owl punch from Stampin' Up!

I used it today to make a bookmark for Ellie, who, I am relieved to say, has rediscovered the joy of reading. Interestingly, this week, she has been bouncing out of bed in the morning, and demanding to go to school early, because she LOVES school. I am so pleased to hear this, this is exactly how things were before last year, which was horrible for all of us due to her teacher. I have now spoken to her about how sometimes these things happen, and you get teachers you don't get on with, but that you then get teachers who you love, and that makes up for it. Anyway, here is the bookmark I made for her, to celebrate her new love of reading.

I used Close to Cocoa, Cameo Coral, Chocolate Chip, and Almost Amethyst, with Basic grey Taffeta ribbon, and the Itty Bitty Stamp set. And most importantly, the owl punch. What do you think?

Change of plans

I was due to meeting a friend for lunch today, but unfortunately this morning, she sent me a text message saying she wasn't feeling well. I pondered what to do with the spare time for a while, should I tidy up, do some more cleaning, washing maybe? In the end I settled on having a play with my lovely new craft goodies that arrived yesterday :-)

My latest order was comprised of all retiring Stampin' Up! stock. Well, the colours are changing, and with ink pads at half price, the offer was too good to miss. I got some coordinating cardstock too, again reduced, and a whole bunch of punches. When I brought in the (rather oversized) box from the car last night, my hubby didn't say a word.....he just gave me a 'look'. So, to try and make up for my expenditure (which was hugely reduced due to the fabulous offers), in the extra time I had on my hands today, I made him this.

The main colour is Almost Amethyst, with Pale Plum and Sage Shadow. The stamps are 'Happy Everything' and 'Basic Phrases', with the heart coming from 'Simply Said' and I added a couple from the Tiny Tags set.

I haven't given him the card yet, but I can't wait to surprise him :-)