Author Archives: Paula Reid

Happy Birthday Dad

By | May 3, 2014

Hi there I’ve finally managed some time in front of the computer to do this blog – which should have been posted two weeks ago but with all that’s happening in my little space it just hasn’t happened. Dad celebrated his 81st birthday on Easter Sunday and this is the little gift we gave him… Read More »

Deals of the Week – 23 to 29 April

By | April 25, 2014

Hi there Sorry for the break in blogging – life has been rather hectic for the last couple of weeks.  Phil ended up in hospital on Sunday 13th at 3:30am requiring an emergency procedure so crafting and blogging have had to take a back seat.  On top of that we have been busy getting our… Read More »

Flower Shop ‘Thank You’

By | April 12, 2014

Hi there Well it’s been a full on day today starting with a 45 minute walk at 7:30am!  I know who gets up at that time on a Saturday morning.  We have been busy working in our rental property getting it redecorated so we can re-let it.  I’ve decided I don’t want to be a… Read More »

Last of the work Easter Treats

By | April 11, 2014

Hi there Here’s the last of the treats I’m making for work. It uses a 6 x 6″ piece of DSP which means you can get four boxes out of one sheet of DSP.  It also uses the Envelope Punch Board like yesterdays treat.  You punch and score it at 2″ and 4″ on all… Read More »

More Easter Treats

By | April 10, 2014

Hi there Here’s the third of my Easter treats that I’m doing for work.  I didn’t want to make 60 of the same thing so I’m making a variety of boxes so I don’t get bored! Here’s a side view  And a front view This box is another one made using the Envelope Punch Board… Read More »

Easter Treat – Tiny Gift Bag

By | April 8, 2014

Hi there I hope you’ve had a good day today – mine was not too bad for a Tuesday 🙂 Here is another style of treat holder that I’m making for work.  This is again cased from Sam Donald’s blog. Isn’t it cute – the second photo shows a sneak as to what is inside… Read More »

Work Easter Treats

By | April 7, 2014

Hi there With Easter not far off I thought I’d better make a start on making the Easter treats for work.  I’ve chosen the Retro Fresh DSP and will make a variety of treat boxes and fill them with mini eggs. Here’s the first one I made. It’s called a “Bag in a Box” and… Read More »

Thank You cards

By | April 6, 2014

Hi there What a beautiful weekend we’ve had.  This afternoon Phil and I went for a long walk in Cornwall Park/One Tree Hill (or No Tree Hill as some call it).  It was so lovely and warm it felt like summer.  There were so many people up there – having picnics, BBQ’s, walking the dog,… Read More »

Artisan Punch

By | April 5, 2014

Hi there I hope you’ve had a good day.  Mine started out with a ladies breakfast at Church and then I’ve been sanding walls and window frames in our rental property so I haven’t had a chance to do any crafting today.  So I thought I’d share with you a little trick I’ve learnt to… Read More »

Card in a Box

By | April 3, 2014

Hi there I have finally succumbed to making a ‘card in a box’.  I think I may have to make some more of these.  You may have seen these in ‘blog land’ – there are some amazing creations using this style of card. My card class ladies requested a card for a ‘big’ birthday as… Read More »

Best of …Snow

By | April 2, 2014

Hi there Here is the last in our series of “Best of” stamp sets.  I think this one is really cute and I may just have to buy it myself. I really like the images – great for colouring in.

Weekly Deals – 2nd to 8th April

By | April 2, 2014

Hi there Here are this weeks ‘Weekly Deals’ The best way to order any of these products is via my online store – click on the button at the top left of my blog. Check back later for the ‘Best of … April’