Another lovely day today, very unseasonable, but rather nice.  Today I've made a birthday card for my youngest sister.  She is 17 years younger than me and it makes me feel very old when I realise that she is 43 on Friday.  Where do the years go?

Sarah's card is made using Sue Wilson dies.  I'm still working through never before used stash and I rather like the dies used on this card.  The ink, which is a Momento Brilliance was a moment of inspiration.  I suddenly remembered the inks unused up on the shelf, and lo and behold an almost perfect match. 

A few gems and Bob's your uncle, or Sarah's your sister.  If she doesn't like it I shall eat all her cake!

Back in the room

After a really busy month with little time for myself I'm back in the (blogging) room.  I've returned to work part time and because it's only a few days a month I seem to still be doing all the other things I do as well.  And the best present of all, our first grandchild was born on 4th Feb which has meant I have been nipping up and down the M1 for visits and cuddles.

But I have still had time for a little bit of crafting, mainly my first memory album.  For my birthday the lovely Sue Tossell gave me Tonic's memory book 2 and spine dies.  I had never seen them before and wow am I in love with them?  I can't remember the last time I prepared so well for anything.  Making memory books is addictive and I'm already planning my next one.

For this I have used Graphic 45 Vintage Hollywood papers and used a variety of pockets, flaps and bellybands to decorate each page. There is also a pocket between each page with a tag ready to take 4x6 photos.   I also treated myself to the Tonic Legacy Keeper Wallet (swoon) and used this on two pages.  I made this for a friend who is herself celebrating a significant birthday this week and is also a glamorous film buff. 

For a first time I'm quietly pleased with this one.