Happy Mother's Day!

First of all I would like to wish my beautiful mum a very Happy Mother's Day!

I would also like to wish all the mums out there a Happy Mother's Day too xx

Well seing as though my mum works night shift as a nurse I knew she would be sleeping most of today so I decided to go and see her yesterday for Mother's Day!

Alongside all the little gifts I'd bought her and gave to her early I decided to suprise her with something handmade! And of course she loved it!!

So a little treat for you, I;m sharing a picture of my proud Mother's Day Pressie to my mum for 2011 - a Handmade KaiserCraft Calendar!!! Front and Back pictures shown below...

I used Kaiser Acrylic Paint in Antique White and Blossom (mixed and sponged)! I used a few sheets of the new range of Kaiser Craft, Chanteuse Collection with matching Bazzil Cardstock and rub-ons, Mum's Cricut machine for the letters and numbers, Cream 1/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Blossom Paper Roses and pink and antique Pearls! And to top it off a cherished wedding photo!

Considering my mum's favourite colour is purple I was a little worried choosing this colour scheme however I knew she loved the Chanteuse Collection from one of our many craft shop visits so I just had to take the risk!!!

Well I hope you all like BUT most importantly Happy Mother's Day to my beautiful Mum ~ I love you with all my heart and I always will cherish our friendship xx

Much Love xx Melinda Jane xx

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So I have to add to my post because I decided to go and visit my mum for Mother's Day! My husband Chris and I took her a yummy Pavlova (one of her favourite desserts!) and a beautiful bunch of roses and carnations (again some of her favourites!)! I have taken a picture:

Mum, I hope I made Mother's Day even more special for you because you are so special to me xx

My first blog!

Welcome!

For my first ever blog entry I thought I should start off by saying hello, welcome and thank you for stopping to take a look around! This really is a simple blog, a place where I can post my little creations and also to just chat! I really am a craft-a-holic!!! I love LOVE all things craft! There is just something about that feeling you get when you create something beautiful, whether its for yourself or for a close friend or family member!

Craft isn't just a hobby for me anymore, it really has become a way of life! It has definately helped to destress me, gave me beautiful wedding stationary (of course I had to create my own!) and seeing as though I work less days than I have off it has given me something to do!!!

I also am a Kaszazz consultant! If you haven't heard of Kaszazz before ask me more or visit http://www.kaszazz.com/ by simply clicking on the link! Although I joined as a hobbyist I have really taken a liking to submitting projects for their 3 customer events - great feeling when my masterpieces are accepted! You will probably notice in my future blog entries that I  use a lot of Kaszazz products! Let me know what you think of them ~ of course I think they're all simply stunning!

Well to end my first post I thought I would leave you a little picture of the happiest day of my life ~ my wedding day and a stunning picture of my husband Chris and myself! You may notice I have painted and sponged a canvas and simply attached the picture! I thought this was a nice little touch compared to the traditional canvases or frames! I could have added more decorations (ie ribbon or lace etc) but thought it was best to keep the simply beauty of this special moment in my life!

Much love xx Melinda Jane