ED - Joyce - M&S - lots of lovely colours..... it was a week or two ago, hope they still have some!
Katie...
A sad day today - Katie Renz lost her battle today and my heart is aching for her boys, her husband and her family - If you knew of Katie, you might like to know that the Swimming for Katie fundraising is still open, I know some folks are still contributing. See the link in the sidebar to the right. Be at peace Katie.
I made something!
I made this in a flash, had to, I am on short time this week again. A very close relative is in hospital and I very much need to be there for her. Orders are going out as normal thanks to my assistant and even shipping notes are getting out, but personal correspondence is slow, my apologies. We are scanning the emails for order related enquiries and if you have a general enquiry, may we direct you to our FAQ page where you may find the answer to your question, do scroll, it's a long page.
This is one of my favourite sets ever....I love it. Nordic Winter. I love the combination of borders that can be made by combining the single motifs with the ready made borders. I love it especially in red and white.
I happen to be in need of about a million little gifts for teachers, coaches, folks like that. I spotted these tea light holders in a local store, they were about £3 each and I bought a few. I filled mine with some chocolate balls covered in gold paper. It was so easy to dress them up with a simple belly band stamped with a border made up of the tree, the small heart and the skinny border.
The card was super simple too, just stamp a few borders together and trim out a card front. Mount it on a card blank and pop on a sentiment. I used a circular sentiment from Candy Jar Christmas. I punched it out and popped it up on a mat that was covered in the gold paper from a 'spare' sweetie. This way it matches the gift.
Just one colour of ink - Cherry Cobbler, white card, could it be any simpler?
Love this, so pretty and festive! So so sad about dear Katie. A kind soul and creative genius who will be sorely missed.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a sweet gift and card. I also find I have "spare" candies around when assembling gifts like this. Hmmm.... at least you redeemed the wrapper! Love to see your projects, Claire.
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful Claire, thanks for the inspiration! I just got my set yesterday!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card and jar wrapper: you do such a lovely and perfect job!! Love that set and it's on the top o' my list!! Hugs and love, Helen
ReplyDeleteClaire, such sad news about Katie - so many people will miss her. I love your jar and card - simply SO elegant - those images are stunning and it's a bit of genius to use the gold sweetie wrapper on the card to pull it all together. Have a wonderful week xxxx
ReplyDeleteLove this idea Claire!! So sweet!
ReplyDeleteHope your relative is better soon...
Robin
Love what you created. So sad about Katie - she is in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteAs Strictly's Craig would say.... GOOOORGEOUS! This is my most favourite festive set ever Claire - and I know I'll be using it for many other knitty type projects too after the big day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful treat jar Claire - so simply stamped with the pretty tree and heart! Love all the patterns you used on your card as weel with the lovely round sentiment! So glad to see you stamping!
ReplyDeleteClaire - love your card and wrap on the sweetie jar - both absolutely lovely. Wishing your relative a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteI've just read Kevin's post about Katie - so sad for them all.
Hi I am new to your blog but have been seeing your fantastic stamps on some beautiful creations and just had to come over and say hi. Your work is beautiful ! The trouble is I want to buy everything ! Hope your family member recovers soon.
ReplyDeleteMarie
Indeed hospital visiting takes up a lot of time...hope they recover soon. This is a beautiful card...and the jar is super...now...where did you get it, girl? Afraid we'll all go out and buy them up on you? If possible, do tell if you get a moment.
ReplyDeleteI am going to order this set after Christmas for next year...I'll not trouble you until then.
Woowhoo! Im a new follower. So glad I found you and your store. I was searching about to see if I could find any local craft companies as I like to support as many local companies as I can before having to go further afield. So glad I found you. Will have a wee look at you store now. See, I knew NI couldnt be that much in the dark where crafting was concerned! This card and jar are really beautiful, loving the nordic stamps. Lee (Co. Down) xx
ReplyDeleteVery nice projects Claire.. I"m sure they will be loved... Prayers for a speedy recovery to your close relative!
ReplyDeleteClaire, Sometimes I wonder if you know exactly what you are going to do with a stamp while you are designing it! Your projects are just perfect. The card is lovely and the band around that red tea light holder looks like it came that way from the store - very clean and professional!
ReplyDeleteClaire, your designs, with the Nordic Winter set, are stunning!! Love the card with the gold papered medallion, and that jar is just the sweetest!!
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