Paper Punch Fun

Hi peeps,

Yesterday, I set out to post a few parcels that are (unfortunately) long overdue to be sent.  I wanted to make my own cards to go with these parcels and presents so I got out all my paper punches and paper and got rather distracted creating.  This is what I got up to.

This one was my favourite of the day, spots and stripes together.  So happy. 

 

Now, I really better get these parcels in the post.

Have a great evening.

Cat xox

My (new love affair) Creative Space

Hi peeps,

Yes, I am having a new love affair.  Please do not tell my sewing machine.  She could well be jealous.

My new love is paper punching.  There is a fantastic Paper Craft shop here in Hong Kong (thank you to Emily for telling me about this shop!)  I have been able to slowly build up my collection of different punches.  My newest one is this large Monarch Butterfly punch (it is 4.5cm across the widest -top- part of the wing span)

 

Last week, I sewed some together to make 3D butterfly garlands for the birthday party.

This week, I have been sewing them onto card (my sewing machine is no longer jealous)

Sewing two together means you get this 3D effect.  I am loving this look.

What are you making this week?  There's a lot of creating going on over here at My Creative Spaces, do go and have a look, it is so inspiring.

Cheers.  Cat.

My (Christmas punchy) Creative Space

I have met lots of people since arriving in Hong Kong in July.  Many are mums and helpers (maids) from Abbey's kinder or Zoe's playgroup.  Often I will chat with other parents and helpers at the local playgrounds, of which there are many close to our apartment.

In all of this, I have made one true friend (so far), one person I have really made a connection with.  We have many things in common, she loves exploring Hong Kong as much as I do and we parent in very similar ways.  Both our big girls go to kinder together and love playing with each other, and our toddlers get along really well too.  She is also crafty - she makes cards and does beautiful scrap-booking.

Look what she has lent me this week, to have a play with.  Oh boy, did I have some fun last night with her paper punches!  Like I needed another crafty hobby.  I am now hooked, and want to start my own paper punch collection.

Today when Zoe sleeps, I will put some music on, make a cup of tea, sit down and make some Christmas gift tags with all my paper punchy lovelies.

Pop in and see what all the Creative peeps are up to today.

Happy Thursday to you.

Cat