Lillybet's Papers

The Handmade Expo Markets are on again this weekend and I have been busy creating some more scallop tag topper cards. The first was for a young friend's birthday and shows how they can be personalised, but the others are a few of what is for sale this weekend. I am quite proud of the little boxes I made for them to go in- using my Envelope Punch Board of course!

I am heading away for the weekend so wanted to post before I go. This is a fancy fold project I had fun making recently. I found the directions while on holidays, thanks to Beth Beard for her great you tube clip with instructions. I do love the Modern Medley DSP so found it quite striking to use. This design is quite quick to make, and the best thing is that when you cut the piece of 12x12 DSP to make your card, you automatically have 2 card bases ready to go. My upline and friend Joanne Travis taught me very early on that if you are going to make a card you should always make 2 at the same time. It takes no more time (in fact it saves time) and means that you are more likely to end up having cards on hand after the family raid your stores for their friends!! She was right and I have been glad of her wisdom more than once. The first sample uses Rich Razzleberry and Very Vanilla, and the very adaptable Bloomin' Marvellous set (an oldie but a goodie!) The second samp...