Boss Babe Pocket Letter {Sunday Sneak}

I've been sharing sneaks of my recent Pocket Letters for the last few weeks and, I love it, so it's staying as a little feature. (You can see the rest by checking out Sunday Sneak.) Having said that, I will be very happy when they start to arrive at their destinations and I can reveal them in full. It's becoming more difficult to stay disciplined, but I don't want to ruin the surprise for my friends - so I shall remain on my best behaviour!

I loved the colour combination for this Pocket Letter - Black, White & Red - it's a classic! I used the older, but still lovely 'Mint Julep Collection' from My Mind's Eye, with some of my favourite stamps from Heidi Swapp and Ali Edwards. 

Spring Garden Pocket Letter {Sunday Sneak}

It's time for a new sneak. I'm really excited about this one. It's a little corner from my latest Pocket Letter and it's on the way to someone really, really, special!

It's soft, delicate and full of little details and I honestly think that it will be on my list of 'Favourite Makes' for a very long time! I cannot wait to show it off in full, but I want it to be a lovely surprise when it reaches it's destination. I'll have to be disciplined! 

(I've been sharing sneaks now for the last few weeks and, I love it. So, it's staying as a little feature. You can see the rest by checking out Sunday Sneak.) 

No Rain, No Rainbow Pocket Letter {Sunday Sneak}

I had so much fun with the Life Is A Song Pocket Letter that I decided to enter a few more events over at the Pocket Letter Pals Network. One of the best bits about the events is the random draw of names, which means that you are never sure who you will be swapping with! And, for the 'No Rain, No Rainbow' event, I was matched with a lady who has *completely* different tastes to me! 

So, I challenged myself to creating a Pocket Letter that combined both modern/minimalist (me, obviously) and shabby-chic (so *not* me) because I really wanted to send something that would be well received. Got to love a challenge, right? 

I have a ton of shabby-chic style supplies - leftover from when I started scrapbooking and shabby-chic was everywhere - and, I have to admit, that I really enjoyed making something a little out of my comfort zone. 

I can't wait until the letter reaches it's final destination. I am, of course, waiting anxiously to find out if it's loved by the recipient, but I also really, really want to share it with you! 

Life Is A Song Pocket Letter {Sunday Sneak}

This morning, I want to share a new love with you! Pocket Letters! I know, I know, Pocket Letters have been around for a while, but I needed a new, little 'something, something' to add to my crafting and the more Pocket Letters I saw over on Instagram, the more I fell in love. So, last month, I headed on over to the Pocket Letter Pals Network; found an event; and joined in! 

The theme of the event was 'Life Is A Song' and what better way for me to start a new venture than with a nod to one of my first loves? I had a lot of fun creating my first Pocket Letter, not only because it's creative, but also because of the letter writing element. It was fun to write for someone else. 

The Pocket Letter hasn't reached it's new owner, but it's safe to share a little 'sneak'. Just one corner and a corner of an 'extra' that I included with the Pocket Letter. I cannot wait until my new friend, @cath_happymail, receives it! 

Sunshine Happiness Mini Kit {March's Counterfeit Mini Kit}

This month, I’m on the Mini Kit Team for the Counterfeit Kit Challenge, which means that it’s finally my turn to let you know how I used this month's choice of kits from The Hip Kit Club as my inspiration to create a small, but sweet, mini kit – and what I made with it! (Not kept up with the amendments to our usual schedule? Catch up with a little overview!)

The kits featured recent collections including Maggie Holmes’ Chasing Dreams and Crate Paper’s Oasis. I must confess, that I added a little bit from each collection to my stash last month (and a few other bits - shocker!) so it would have been easy for me to use some of it as the base of my counterfeit this month, but I decided instead to base my inspiration on the colourful collection of items in the Project Life Kit.

I selected a sheet of 3x4 Journalling Cards and the 'Bits & Pieces' Diecuts from the Simple Stories' Sunshine & Happiness Collection, then added in some co-ordinating Simple Stories Alphas. (Using items from the same manufacturer makes kit building a breeze, especially when they work hard to make colours co-ordinate across collections!)

To finish the kit off, I added a couple of inks from Papermania (in colours that I would never usually touch) and a couple of cute washi tapes that I found last time I went to Primark! 

The cute, colourful cards were all the motivation I needed to start creating with some of my summer snaps from our annual visits to see Adrian's family in Portsmouth. We have such an amazing time and I am so, so happy to have finally made a start on recording these lovely memories! 

I'm really enjoying working with a smaller sized kit. It's not as overwhelming and I'm finding that less choice (and, therefore, less time making decisions) means more creating! I'll have a few more summer memories to share later in the month!

In the meantime, there’s more inspiration from the rest of the Mini Kit Team - Lisa, Margie and Kelly – over on the Counterfeit Kit Challenge.

Sunshine Happiness {March's Counterfeit Kit Reveal}

Hello! Hello! It’s a short and sweet note from me this morning, as the first of the month means that it’s time for a new inspiration kit reveal from the Counterfeit Kit Challenge. This month, we’re all using the February Main Kit (and add-ons) from The Hip Kit Club as the basis for our own counterfeit kits. The kits feature recent collections including Maggie Holmes’ Chasing Dreams and Crate Paper’s Oasis. They’re a little bit swoonsome, aren’t they?

I’m on the new Mini Kit Team this month, which means that I’ll be popping back with a mini-sized kit - and a little ‘something-something’ that I made using the mini-kit – on the 6th March. In the meantime, why not head on over to the Counterfeit Kit Challenge to see how the Main Kit Team interpreted the inspiration kit? I can’t wait to see their ideas!

It Takes Two {Counterfeit Kit Challenge: February Challenge #2}

Inspired, indirectly, by Valentine's Day, our second challenge of the month 'It Takes Two' over at the Counterfeit Kit Challenge is to make two of something - anything - as long as they work well in combination. Having recently moved home, I have a lot of people to thank, so I decided to add to my little stash of handmade cards. 

Deciding to use a little bit more of January's Counterfeit Kit, I started by choosing two off-cuts of similar, but not exactly the same, cardstock and trimmed them down to 3x6. Folded, this size makes such a cute, mini-card. Then I found two similar sized sentiments. One a really, really old sticker from American Crafts. One a more recent addition to my stash from Elle's Studio. 

I adhered both sentiments to the cardstock using some foam stickers, to add a bit of dimension, then added some embellishments and voila! Two dinky, little cards ready to send on their way!

Love Is In The Air {Counterfeit Kit Challenge: February Challenge #1}

It's time for our first challenge of the month over at the Counterfeit Kit Challenge and, since it was my turn to choose, I chose to focus on including some details about something that you love - family, friends, chocolate, wine? it doesn't matter, but I wanted it to include some journalling.

All too often, I leave out the important details, because I struggle to incorporate journalling. I find it difficult to write onto a completed layout in case I 'ruin' it, but looking back at some older layouts recently (more on this soon!) I re-discovered the idea of adding notes around the edges - there's usually lots of white space on my layouts to do this and, of course, it doesn't detract from any of my design elements! Win!

For this little 6x8 layout that will find a home in my Project Life album for 2017 (I've started, finally, on Project Life. More on this soon too!) I decided to focus on my love of beading and of the beading community. 

Journalling reads: For the last few years I've challenged myself with my beading and I love how much my skills have grown as a result. This year my challenge is to make one item, from a beading book that I own, each month. I've been joined by over seventy beaders and I am loving the sense of community we share.

How do you incorporate journalling into your projects? Is it something you struggle with, or does it seem easy? Let me know your thoughts! x

Stitched Pocket Pages Journalling Cards Tutorial {Forgeries On The Fourth}

Each month, over on the Counterfeit Kit Challenge, the Master Forgers share their counterfeiting tutorials and resources in a collection of Forgeries On The Fourth and this month, I included a couple of counterfeits in my Counterfeit Kit for February 'Spring Garden'. (The first was a camera acetate, made using the same method as my Stamped Planner Dashboard Tutorial.)

The second, are these little Pocket Style Journalling Cards. I had admired the selection of Little Things In Life Journalling Cards from ScrapDelight, but I didn't have any in my stash that I felt would work well with the rest of my kit. So, I sifted through my scrap box and found some in colours that would complement the kit and then made some of my own cards using those little scraps, my trusty sewing machine and some little leftover stickers from Elle's Studio.

You'll Need:

1. Some white cardstock cut down to 3x4 inches.

2. Scraps of cardstock in co-ordinating colours.

3. Gluestick

4. Trimmer, craft knife and/or scissors.

5. Sewing machine. (Optional.)

6. Stickers, stones and little embellishments. (Optional.)

1. Start by cutting some of the cardstock scraps into 3x3 or 2x2 squares, then cut each of the squares into halves to form two triangles.

2. Add the shapes onto the 3x4 cards, but don't stick them at this stage. (The example below shows two overlapping triangles, each half of a 3x3 square.)

3. Play around with several layouts until happy with the outcomes. (The example below shows two stacked triangles, one half of a 3x3 square and one half of a 2x2 square.)

4. Once happy with the overall layouts, stick the scraps into position on the 3x4 cardstock. Leave to dry before stitching, or the sewing machine will become a sticky mess! (The example below one half of a 3x3 square and one half of a 2x2 square, side by side.)

5. Use a variety of stitches to add detail to the cards. (The added bonus of adding stitching is that the scraps are more secure!) Trim all of the thread ends to neaten the cards.

NB: The cards using blocks, rather than triangles are, of course, even easier to create. Simply find a scrap with a straight section, stick, then trim before sewing.

6. Add some detail to the cards with some small stickers, sentiments, stamps or embellishments. Then sit back and feel accomplished!

If this little tutorial has whetted the appetite for combining scrapbooking with sewing, then you may be interested in checking out my Stitching On Paper Series. And, of course, I'd recommend visiting the Counterfeit Kit Challenge for more Forgeries On The Fourth.

Spring Garden {February's Counterfeit Kit Reveal}

Hello! Hello! This month, we've made some small amendments to how we're setting up the kit 'reveals' for the Counterfeit Kit Challenge and to our standard set of challenges (so if you haven't started at the main Counterfeit Kit Challenge Blog be sure to visit for the low-down.)

One thing that won't change is that when it's the first of the month, it's time for a new inspiration kit! This month, it was my turn to choose the kit (as well as our lovely Guest Designer, Lisa-Jane.) So exciting!

I chose the Little Things In Life Kit from ScrapDelight, because I almost never see lavender as the main focus of a collection or kit. It's so different from other kits I've seen recently - and I loved how fresh it felt - especially with the little hint of sunshine that the Little Things In Life Cardstock 'add on' lends to the overall feel. The kit is such a lovely transition between winter and spring.

Having said all that, I was really nervous about my creating my own kit. I rarely choose lavender (or any purple shade) when buying stash, because it's not usually a colour I love. But, once I started to sift the stash, I found a lot more than I was expecting. I unearthed some very small bits of some really old cardstock, which must be from when I started crafting. I have no idea when or where it's from, it's *that* old. (You'll see them in use when I share my Forgeries On The Fourth.)

I also found what must be a co-ordinated set of 6x6 double-sided cardstocks, which are now the main focus of my kit. These were in my 'Summer Crop Gift Set' from my local craft crop (there's usually cake, wine and a little 'something, something' to take home) and I can't now understand why I dismissed them and left them to one side. I love them!

I'm intending to use the kit in my Project Life Album for 2017, so I haven't included many dimensional embellishments. Instead, I've focused on including some smaller die-cuts, labels and stickers. I've also added in some small alpha stickers from Simple Stories (which I realised I needed *after* I took all of my photographs!)

You'll see that I've also included a small sheet of acetate, which emulates the camera sheet in the main kit. I'm happy to say that I broke out some of my stamps to make this myself, using the same method I used in my Stamped Planner Dashboard Tutorial. (Go make one. It's fun.)

I adored the beautiful Little Things In Life Stamp Set 'add on' which includes some banners, florals, wreaths, arrows and small sentiments; and I found the most amazing match for them in the 'Folk Sentiment' Stamp Set from DoCrafts. I've not used this set much, so I'm really happy to be breaking it out!

I also loved the Little Things In Life Journalling Cards 'add on' but I didn't have any suitable matches. Instead, I went hunting in my stash and then made my own from a selection of 'leftovers'. I'll be sharing the tutorial for the cards in Forgeries On The Fourth.)

I love how inspired I've been by this kit - and how it's broken me out of my comfort zone. Now, I'm excited to see how the rest of the team have interpreted the kit, so I'm making myself a cuppa, then I'm off to visit Kelly, Lisa and Margie.

Bead & Book Challenge {A New Beading Challenge for 2017}

Chatting to some of my lovely tutorial testers last week, I mentioned that I was resisting the lure of new beading books until I could solemnly swear that I had made at least two items based on the techniques or tutorials in each book - and the lovely @beadyJo told me that I had inadvertently chosen my own beading challenge for 2017. Luckily she and a few others (well, fifty or so!) have been willing to join me!

If the idea of  dusting off those lovely beading books and MAKING something appeals, then follow these very simple steps - 

* Each month choose one beading book.

* Choose at least one item from that book to make during the month.

* Stay focused by telling everyone what you'll be making.

* Share your progress and, most importantly, that finished item.

* Share a little bit feedback about the book. (So that we can add it to our wishlist, of course!)

We have a Bead & Book Challenge Facebook Group or use #beadandbookchallenge when sharing online elsewhere. 

Moody Blues {January's Counterfeit Kit}

Well, it's a New Year - and a new month - and that means that it's time for a new inspiration kit from the Counterfeit Kit Challenge. This month Master Forger, Julene, chose this lovely kit from the Australian kit company, Shop and Crop Scrapbooking. It's base is the new collection, Ubud Dreams, from Kaisercraft. It immediately made me think of summer (which is somewhat refreshing after Christmas!)

I started out by making myself a little list of the elements that I could spot in the inspiration kit - Aqua, Black, White, Navy, Hessian, Tabs, Doily Shapes/Mandalas, Pennants/Bunting, Laser Cuts, Arrows, Woodgrain, Spray Ink and Borders. Keeping this in mind, I then trawled my stash for some counterfeits - and was amazed at how much blue I have (still have, even after so much counterfeiting in 2016!)

I stuck fairly closely in colour and texture to the inspiration kit, adding in some beautiful cardstocks from Dear Lizzy, American Crafts, Echo Park, Sodalicious and My Mind's Eye. To counterfeit the 'borders' from the inspiration kit, I included several base strips from the bottom of some 12x12 cardstocks, as well as some which were lingering in my scrap box. 

As I'm intending to start 2017 by finally (!) finishing my Week In The Life albums from 2015 and 2016, I wanted to include some Project Life sized cards. I've included a small selection, along with some die-cuts from Elle's Studio. I didn't find any hessian in my stash, but I did find a little bit of luscious grey felt and, although I have no idea what I will be doing with it, I thought it toned in well with the rest of the kit!

Now, I cannot wait to see what the Master Forger's (and our lovely Guest Designer, Cindy) have included in their own kits this month. I have a feeling that there may be some surprises! Let's head on over to Stephanie at Skyline Paperie to find out!

The Expectation of Christmas Future {A Counterfeit Christmas Carol}

My last task for our 'Counterfeit Christmas Carol' is to share a little about my creative wishes for the next twelve months. Well, 2016 has been a little bit of a whirlwind. I've been busier than ever at work; commuting; looking for a new home; and steadily building business in my little etsy store, Obstinate Pursuit. 

Unfortunately, it looks as though 2017 could be even more hectic. I'll be moving home (but the conveyancing is taking so long that it might be 2018 before I'm actually in the new house) and, hopefully, we'll be selling two houses! And, of course, there's still work. *sigh* Wouldn't it be amazing if we were all able to stay at home and create all day, without worrying about how to pay for all of our supplies? 

So Much To Do!

It's tempting to 'simplify' by reducing the time I spend on scrapbooking and beading, but I know that it's when we're most busy that we need time to ourselves. 

Week In The Life 2015

So, I'm keeping my scrapbooking wishes for 2017 fairly simple and am hoping that, in twelve month's time ...

• I will have started and finished my Week In The Life albums from 2015 and 2016. (Is hoping that I'll have completed 2017 as well a little too much to hope for?)
• I will have completed twelve months of working with my One Little Word.
• I will have made three mini-albums 'Portsmouth', 'Summer' and 'London' from photographs that I haven't even had printed (all of which are from 2015 and 2016.) 
• And, of course, that I will be looking back at a full year of counterfeiting with the amazing Master Forgers!

I think that's more than enough to start with, right? Please let me know if you have any of your own scrapbooking/creative wishes for 2017. I'd love to know!

Memories of Christmas Past {A Counterfeit Christmas Carol}

Hello! Happy, Happy Holidays! Today, I'm over on the Counterfeit Kit Challenge sharing some of my memories of Christmas Past and what better than to share some a selection box and some Christmas leftovers?

Our kits for Christmas Past were meant to be small and easy to use - ideal for creating at such a hectic time. So, I returned to my selection box (well, files) of leftovers from my Counterfeit Kits. You can read more about how I store them in Keeping Kits (Plan With Me)

Having stashed away the remainder of my Document December Kit from 2015, it felt fantastic to haul it out and, after all that time tucked away, it felt fresh and exciting!

I cut two of the remaining cardstock pieces down to 6x8; layered up some of the scraps in a fairly simple fashion; then added some random photographs from my 'winter' stash of untold stories.

Once the images were on, I added a few final touches with some washi, embellishments and a little bit of stamping. I stuck with the same basic layout, as these little lovelies won't be next to each other in my albums. Starting with the supplies and a basic layout is a fantastic way to create more quickly, because you aren't lost in how best to tell the story.Just stick, stamp, scrap - and volia!

I'm thrilled to have final documented these small stories at last. And I might even add to them before the end of 2016. You see, there's still a wee bit of that kit left!

A Counterfeit Kit Challenge Christmas Carol

So, it's a new month. That usually means that it's time for a new inspiration kit over at the Counterfeit Kit Challenge, but true to form, we're shaking it up a little for December and this month, we're bringing you A Counterfeit Kit Challenge Christmas Carol!

Sneak Peek: One of My Projects for December

Each of the Master Forgers will be sharing three posts, during the month of December - The Memories of Christmas Past; The Followers of Christmas Present and The Expectation of Christmas Future. Head on over to the Counterfeit Kit Challenge for an explanation! It's fantastic!

Paint It Black {May's Counterfeit Kit Challenge Reveal & Blog Hop}

What better way is there to kick off a new month than with a new inspiration kit from the Counterfeit Kit Challenge? 

This month our inspiration comes from the May/June 2014 Quirky Kits by Crafty Templates and there are three kits 'on offer' to counterfeit - the Main Kit, It's My Party; the Lite Kit, Shiny, Happy People and the Embellishment Kit, You've Got The Love. I'll admit, not one of these kits would tempt me into subscribing, but that's what I love about creating my own counterfeit kits - finding something in our inspiration kits that 'speaks to me' and then creating a kit (from my own stash) that suits me better!

There were two things that caught my attention immediately - the Metallic Gold Triangle Vellum (from the Shiny, Happy People Kit) and the Black & White 'Seeing Stripes' Paper (from the Main Kit 'It's My Party') and I've built a kit, that works for me, based on these two elements!

The vellums that I have included are from fairly recent stash additions and are from the Capsule Geometric Kraft Collection by Papermania. From there, it was an exceptionally easy decision to add in the 6x6 Paper Pack that I had from the matching Capsule Geometric Mono Collection. (It's beautiful. A really modern style with some lovely foiling!)

To mix it up a little, I also included a selection of lovelies from the Jubilee Mint Julep Collection by My Mind's Eye. It includes that lovely Black & White Stripe (so reminiscent of the original kit) and a rather swoonsome 'Ampersand' in Gold.

To spice up my kit, I've added an A4 sheet of Gold Glitter Foam. (I keep including it in kits and never using it. I can't decide how I want to use it. Any ideas?) I've also added a really, really small selection of embellishments - including some of the die-cut shapes and labels from the Capsule Geometric Mono Collection; cute little buttons; some over-sized 'sequins' leftover from my February Kit 'Ready For Spring'. There's also a lovely little sheet of Alphas from Simple Stories.

Last, but not least, I've included the matching Capsule Geometric Stamp Set - and my kit is complete. I don't often build kits around a collection, but it was so quick and matching in additional stash from other collections was so simple once I had a base, that it's definitely the way to make kitting a little easier. 

I'm at the end of the Reveal & Blog Hop today, so there's nowhere else to visit. Unless, of course, I was the first stop and you still haven't seen everyone else's kit. If that's the case, head on over to the Counterfeit Kit Challenge to see the reveal in full!

Little Leftovers {What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday #357}

Hello! Hello! I've been out and about far too much recently and haven't been at my desk, so it's been a little while since I was last able to join in with What's On Your Work Desk Wednesday - I've been missing everyone - but, I've been back at home this week and have been enjoying the lovely light in the evenings!

I've been trying to reduce my stash of smaller scraps, so my desk is suitably covered in lots of little 'Punched' leftovers - I have stacks and stacks of hearts, butterflies, stars and circles to share out at my next scrapbooking crop. (So many, in fact, that I have a blister on my finger!)

I also have a selection of smaller scraps, which I stamp up, using some of my smaller stamps - cameras, envelopes, leaves, balloons, etc - which I'll take along to the crop to cut out while we have a cuppa and a catch up first thing. It's always nice to take something 'mindless' along!

I'm really looking forward to catching up with everyone (and seeing whether those desks have been tided - or messed up - since I last visited.) I'll see you all this evening!

Visit Stamping Ground for more information on What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday.

The Stashbuster Series: Putting On The Glitz

I am well known for stretching out my stash and love nothing more than creating a little something from (almost) nothing. I know that I am not the only beader with a stash full of little 'leftovers' from more substantial projects - small selections of seed beads, rounds or crystals that are languishing in our stashes because there's not quite enough of them to make another project!

In an attempt to make the most of my materials and an effort to create some space in my little craft area, I've been working on some beadwork designs that will use up my own stash of lovely, little leftovers - and I've started turning them into tutorials in the hope that they will encourage other beaders to use up the beads left out on their mats, or to rummage through their stash for those teeny, tiny bags of beads that need using!

In the first of the series, Putting On The Glitz Earrings, I've combined some simple materials (which can be easily substituted) to create a little bit of understated sparkle.

Summer In The City {August's Counterfeit Kit}

Is anyone else having difficulty processing the fact that it's August? I mean, seriously, when was summer? I can't recall there being one. It's been a little dull and miserable. But then I have spent most of my 'summer' months commuting between Liverpool and Manchester - and while both are beautiful cities, neither is renowned for it's amazing weather.

So, when deciding how to use this month's Counterfeit Kit Challenge - Globetrotter from Scrappy Canary - I decided to work with the summer, travel theme and the bright colours of the kit to create my own kit based loosely on the original. I wrote a small list of 'elements' and, rather than attempting an exact copy for each one, included: cross-hatched patterned paper, chevrons, cameras, anchors, envelopes, luggage and travel themed embellishments. At least I now have something bright and cheerful to inspire me during the next month!

Summer In The City includes: Cameras: Everyday Ecelctic - Echo Park; Charming Colin: Enchanted - Dear Lizzy; Breezy: Hello Sunshine - American Crafts; Love Birds: Lost and Found - My Mind's Eye; Wedding March: Love Stories - Papermania; Flower Power: Yellow Mania - Sodalicious; Blooming Blossoms: Victoria Gardens - Echo Park; ABC Stickers - Lily Bee Design; Mini Alphas: Every Day Eclectic - Echo Park; Macaw Glitter Letter Stickers: Thickers, American Crafts; Assorted Stickers & Embellishments: Echo Park, American Crafts and Dear Lizzy; Camera Charm - Blue Moon Beads; Anchor Charm - Bead Shop Liverpool; White C5 Envelopes - Paperchase.

I'm intending to use the kit, combined with an A5 Kraft Ring Binder from Paperchase, to document Week In The Life, which starts later in the month. I've been finding it increasingly difficult to 'find time' over the last few months as work has been incredibly busy, I've been experiencing some health issues and well, life! You know? So I'll be preparing some of the album in advance to make it easier to keep up and complete. 

With that said, I'm popping over to visit the Counterfeit Kit Challenge so that I can find out what everyone else will be making with their kits!

You Never Forget How {January's Counterfeit Kit}

Well, hello there! It's been a long, long time, but putting a counterfeit kit together is like riding a bicycle, no? I'm starting small, with the hope that I'll be able to make some simple 'Thank You' cards and start a 'One Little Word' mini-book. Nothing too complex!  < More on the word that I've chosen soon.

This month's inspiration from the Counterfeit Kit Challenge is the December Kit from Hip Kits. The overall feel of the kit was very much 'me' so I used the colours as the basis of my kit, choosing card-stock and papers in aqua, pink, grey and black, with a little hint of yellow here and there.

I wanted to echo the arrows/chevrons in the inspiration kit and found Avery Elle's 'To The Point' and Dear Lizzy's 'Hello There' stamps sets in my collection, both of which contain some amazing arrow stamps, along with some super sweet sentiments that are perfect for creating some cute cards.

To complete the kit I've added in Thickers, Sassafras and Mini Market alphas, black and white doilies, ribbons, embroidery threads and a small collection of embellishments - even managing to find some dinky, little camera charms!

See? You never forget how!