Craft days

Hey,

 I love having a day to create, and on Thursday this week i had a day off... It was well needed as i was feeling shattered after a busy fun week at work. I'm enjoying my job, but as it gets busier i felt i need a day to do not much, therefore films and crafts were the only thing on the cards. It was just what i needed... Love it.

Here's what i made:

An anniversary card for my friend which is in October.. But I thought I'd have it ready.

For my parents who on friday celebrated 33years of marriage together.

Actually made this one Tuesday morning for my little cousins birthday. 

Made a few weeks back for a friend who's mum passed away. 

A cute birthday card.

Made a cute scrabble tile necklace... This was the first one I made, then decided to make more. 

Not quite sure who they are for yet.. 

This one is for me though ☺️

Then made this, which has my initial on it... Something no one else will have. 

I love creating pretty bits, might give some of these as presents... I just wanna make more.

Enjoy your weekend, 

Love lolly

xoxo

More cards

Hey!!

I found some more picture of cards i made, that i forgot to share with you all, Sorry.
Here they are:

My mum's friend had twins recently two gorgeous little boys. 

The elephants are made from a stamp i have, i just coloured them in to look different.

The first card on the right is made from a cut out i already had,

but the hedgehog is made from a stamp. 

All these cards have been delivered to their new homes.

Love Lolly

xoxo

birthday present gift

Helllooooo,

It was my friends birthday a few weeks ago, i know i'm late sharing this with you, but better late then never.
I got my friend a cute bracelet but wanted something to put it in, so i decorated up a little heart wooden box i had.

The top is a bright pink.

The sides are a light pink. 

As it was her 25th i wanted to make her something a little bit special. For her 18th when we were younger i made her a photo album that she could take to uni.

Therefore I made another little book of pictures for her.

This isn't the finished design and I don't have a photo of the finished design,

but you get the idea of what i made. In her finished one, i put in some writing

and more little cup cakes plus other little 3D items. 

Don't worry she love it all... I'm so glad! 

Overall i was a great little gift that i know no-one else who get her. Plus i think homemade gifts give that little bit extra, and are special. 

Love Lolly

xoxo

A quick cutie little card

Hey,

I made this earlier in the month for a family friend who had a birthday.

Cake always goes down well.

Its a simple design but effective... and she loved it.

Anyway I need to make a load of cards for the next month... I best get my butt in gear and make them all soon.

Hope you have a good week,

Love Lolly

xoxo

A decorated mug present

Hellloooo,

I've got a friends birthday coming up but I'm running short on cash... So I came up with an idea. 

I had seen this idea quite a bit on Pinterest so thought I'd give it ago.

All you need is:

1 plain mug

1 sharpe pen

Write your message or draw a picture on the mug, then place the mug in the oven for 30-40 minutes at 180 degrees (I made sure I had mine at the lower tempter for a longer time) then wash your mug and the writing should stay on. 

I wrote her name on one side 

And a nice quote on the other. 

I also put a few kisses on the handle.

Plus added sweets and some hot chocolate packs inside for her to enjoy. 

I'm going to wrap the mug in some cello I have and add a nice bow. I just hope she likes this.

Love Lolly

xoxo

My Adventure Book

Hey,

 I'm still on "I'm going to make 2014 my year" therefore i want to record all the fun stuff that happens. I was watching the film "UP" when it gave me inspiration. Ellie and Carl have a book that they record all of their adventures in... I wanted one of my own.

The book from UP, Ellie and Carl's 

My very own "Adventure Book"

I take so many pictures that I wanted a place to keep them, and when better to start than in January. I've already started to add pictures from New Year Eve and a great piece of floristry i made at work. I hoping to put in tickets and pictures from evens and write as much as i can in it. 

Now lets just hope this year brings some adventures!!

Love Lolly

xoxo

Craft items for presents

Hellooo,

Christmas has been and gone, it was joyful and time spent with family and friends. I can now share with you what else I made as presents for my friends. (I was worried they might see them on my blog and it would ruin the surprise)

I created two calendar for the year ahead. 

I brought the paper work from Hobby Craft. 

The backgrounds are all paper that I already had, and 

used pictures that I had taken over the years. 

They are very personal gifts which will last them the year. Each month they get a different pictures to enjoy from fun times. They were also fun making, using different coloured paper, ribbons and extras.

Can't wait to start my next project. 

Love Lolly

xoxo

A little jar for the future

Happy New Year!!

Yea I'm like a week late writing this, but I've said it to you all now.
I want to make the most of this year which means spending time with the people I love, doing stuff I love and being who I want to be.. which includes having fun! Over the last year I had many changes in my life, some good, some bad, but my skin has been my main problem. I still trying find out what is causing it all, which is harder than it seems.
Therefore I've created a jar to remind me of all the good things that happen over the year. I got the idea for a picture I found on Pinterest.

The Jar reads:

"Starting January 1st, write all good things that happen to 

you on little pieces of paper:

- Surprise gifts

-Accomplished goals

- The beauty of nature

- "LOL" moments 

- Memories worth saving

- Daily blessings

Then on December 31st open the jar and read all the amazing

things that have happened to you in 2014!"

Its a great way of remembering all the good stuff that happens over the year, I've already started to add little notes to my jar. 

Hope its going to be a good year... and the same for you.

Love Lolly

xoxo

Homemade message board

Hello everyone!!! 

Where does time go?? I wish I knew, however last week I was asked to make a message board for a friend. She had some materials she wanted using, so over two nights I created the design. It's cheep and quick to make.

All you need is:

Some wood as a backing

Wading or foam

Some pretty materials

Ribbons

Buttons

And... A staple gun!

Now be careful creating this design, all Fingers away from the staple gun! 

The finished design:

Hanging on the wall, all ready for plenty of notes and photos to be added. 

These are a great idea as presents, quick and cheap to make. A fab idea for Christmas! One year I did make these for my friends, they love them! 

Enjoy your week,

Love Lolly

xoxo 

Handmade cards - Made in September

Hey,

I made some cards at the end of last month, some for birthdays, with some other occasions too. I thought id share them with you.

Been using my Owl Stamp again

Love the 3D cards

Cute doggy cards

The Owl stamp.. again. I'll be making more soon. 

Love the stripy back ground on these.. simple, but effective. 

Cup cake cards.

Same picture.. different out come.

Just a simple "Thinking of you"

For the big achievers. 

Made for my friends mum who just had a small operation. 

For a work colleague who finishes soon. 

Any occasion cards. 

Another two any occasion cards.

I'm going to start thinking about christmas cards soon, I brought a few bit back in August (Did a post back then) so excited to use the stuff for crafting cards. 

Love Lolly

xoxo

Homemade cards for Septemeber

Afternoon everyone,

I've been busy making cards for this month using some of the new bits it brought from the craft fair in August.

Cute owl cards using my new stamp.

Another two owl cards. 

Two ladies cards

I've still got plenty more cards to make,
So will post again soon.

Love Lolly
xoxo

A trip to a craft fair

Hello,

Back in August I went to a craft fair in Stevenage, I got the info about it from a local craft shop close to where i live, they were having a stand at the show and told me their would be many other stalls. Therefore a friend and me decided to spend our Sunday at the fair... However it was a very HOT day... So i was very glad that they were able to open the door to the sports hall or it would of been very uncomfortable.
There were plenty of stall with much to buy!! From stamps to cards and many ideas for Christmas.
Here's what I brought:

peals and gems

3D cut outs

Cute Football stamp

The other side of the stamp

Coloured card

Cuddle cat stamp.

Two Christmas stamps. 

Some fun stamps I brought.

Fairy Stamps.

I think this hedgehog is sooo cute!

Reduced Christmas stamps... I couldn't resist them. 

And lastly some cards to create everything on.

I was glad i was able to get some bits and pieces to create some lovely cards and get ready for Christmas. When I get a free day soon, I'm going to start on Christmas cards.

Love Lolly

xoxo