Hello friends
So a little over a week ago I was lucky to attend a rather lovely
afternoon tea hosted by my good friend and writer Carole Matthews.
Not only was the table laden with yummy delights,
Carole had been very busy crafting.
I hold my hands up for introducing Carole to Spellbinders a year
ago and now I can definitely confirm she is a die cutting addict!
So much so she makes beautiful gift bags, place cards,
chocolate wrappers and more.
My rather special card I received.
Along with Carole I've also influenced a few other ladies and today
I'm featuring Michelle's festive makes.
The ever so useful Square Petal Top Box (holds 4 choccies perfectly!)
Adorned with Layered Poinsettia and Shining Star.
And this wonderful card is from Michelle too,
(I really did work my influence with poinsettias!)
As I enter my seventh year of blog writing (yes seventh!)
I never tire of seeing other crafter's projects -
if I've inspired someone just a tiny bit then I'm very happy.
Take care friends - I will be back before the big day,
how is your planning going?
Right now I have a naked cake! ...needs icing.
Hi Christine,
ReplyDeleteLovely post today, and YES you inspire me every day with your lovely ideas and I love seeing your creations. You also have a great Website (or should I say Elliott has), everything I have ordered from you has arrived super quickly, love the Charity Kits too. Keep up the good work, although I don't know how you fit it all in. Take care and wishing you a wonderful Christmas.
Chris xx
Lovely crafty makes & the food table looks yummy.
ReplyDeleteMichele
Hi Christine
ReplyDeleteYou always inspire me my lovely,your crafty skills and blog are just perfect along with the FDD i have learned such a lot from you .
Lovely little box Christine i am making mine later today .
Take Care
Elaine H X
Hi Christine, love all the ideas, love Jean Z
ReplyDeleteMorning Christine,
ReplyDeleteA lovely blog post today, gorgeous tea table, gifts and cards.
Lydia
X
Hello Christine
ReplyDeleteLovely photos so pleased Carole is now an addict!
Perhaps one of her books could be about an addict lol!
Glad you enjoyed yourselves!
Take care
Love Marg
Wonderful spread from Carole and love all the die cut touches to crackers bags etc. xx hazel
ReplyDeleteMorning Christine, What a beautiful table that Carole created, it looks so yummy, I'm impressed with the 'crustless' sandwiches and all the same sizes too, and the beautiful bags and your card are stunning. as are all the piccies you have shown here.
ReplyDeleteI'm still trying to finish off my cards, I'm at a bit of a loss at present as I still have two children's Christmas cards to make and I haven't a clue !! I am trying to make one with the Spellbinders gingerbread house, I taped some of the shows when Stacey (I think it was Stacey !!) came over to launch them, but had to delete them due to too much on the recorder, so I'm trying to scour the internet for ideas hahaha.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Morning Christine, What a beautiful table that Carole created, it looks so yummy, I'm impressed with the 'crustless' sandwiches and all the same sizes too, and the beautiful bags and your card are stunning. as are all the piccies you have shown here.
ReplyDeleteI'm still trying to finish off my cards, I'm at a bit of a loss at present as I still have two children's Christmas cards to make and I haven't a clue !! I am trying to make one with the Spellbinders gingerbread house, I taped some of the shows when Stacey (I think it was Stacey !!) came over to launch them, but had to delete them due to too much on the recorder, so I'm trying to scour the internet for ideas hahaha.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Some lovely inspiration there Christine. Must admit the poinsettias are my favourite Christmas die.
ReplyDeleteMy prep - almost finished my cards (2 to go) - haven't wrapped a pressie yet.
Used to do so much better when I was working !!!
Have a lovely Christmas x
It looks like Carole laid on a super tea party for you all! Lovely photos of everyones makes. You are a great inspiration to us all!
ReplyDeleteI'm all ready & waiting for Friday to arrive now. Enjoy your day.
Janice x
It looks like Carole laid on a super tea party for you all! Lovely photos of everyones makes. You are a great inspiration to us all!
ReplyDeleteI'm all ready & waiting for Friday to arrive now. Enjoy your day.
Janice x
Hello Christine
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely afternoon tea Carole laid on for you all. The cards and gift bags and boxes are delightful, the poinsettia die is my favourite die in my collection and always makes an appearance on my Christmas cards.
Have fun dressing your cake, my daughter finished ours last week. This is the first year she has made it all by herself and I can't wait to taste it.
Enjoy your day
Lesley
Hi Christine,
ReplyDeleteLovely photos of a wonderful spread,cards and makes.
Thank you for all your blogs etc,your 7th year,where has the time gone.
I hope you have a good day and get everything done. Take care. x.