My Red Astra

I always wanted a red Astra car for as long as I've been driving. Even when I bought my first new car, it was a choice between the Astra or the brand new Vectra (which in my opinion was the best car developed - boy, did it handle curves well! Too bad it was more expensive to repair.) Anyway, I digress...... I've been trying to streamline my crafting area (mainly contain it into one room - and when you have as many crafting interests as I have - that can be a big ask. :) I've managed to get my crafting table set up, but I needed a stool to use with it - hence the red Astra!

As you can see it's a lovely red colour, has gas lift and is very comfortable to sit in. For those of you who would like one - you can get them from Super AMart and the model name is ...Astra. I've finally found what I've been looking for for 30 odd years. :)

I also have to show you a photo of my precious boy ready to head off to high school for the first time. Would you say that looks like confidence? He's loving it and every arvo comes home telling me all about his day and the good and bad of it.

Doesn't he look cute?

Anyway, bye for now.

Love,
Janelle

80th Birthday card

I'm sharing a card I made for my mother-in-law for her 80th birthday last week.

I embossed a panel of white cardstock using a Couture Creations Confetti embossing folder. I then inked over the top with gold Delicata ink. The panel (and the sentiment banner) was matted with gold mirri card. The doily was one I had made previously using paper clay and a mold, which was sprayed with Iridescent Gold Glimmer mist. The font was die cut from gold glitter cardstock using a Tim Holtz Alterations/Sizzix die set (Alphanumeric 3/4" tall).

I'm sure that this set will become a firm favourite as it produced a really nice result and the letters are a great size to use. Just one thing, since there are 125 pieces in this set and I was sure that I will be using "Happy Birthday" again, I separated these dies out from the heap and sealed them in a little baggie so I don't have to hunt through the lot again. I'm also thinking of doing the same for other words that may be used often, especially "love", etc.

I'm glad to report my MIL loved the card. She is a lovely person and I'm so very lucky that she's in my life. She welcomed me from the very first meeting and she's always there with a hug when needed. :) I am blessed.

Anyway, bye for now.

Love,

Janelle