Easter crafting!

The last two days (or part thereof at least) I've spent crafting for Easter, seeing that it's that time of year. I don't have a great deal of Easter/Spring stuff, so this is a great opportunity to add a bit more.

So first of all, I grabbed some of my card making supplies and my 'Gemini' die-cutting machine and using some stencils, distress inks, black liner pen, glitter glue and a lovely antique gold gilding wax, created this Easter/Spring banner, and which is now decorating my old Singer sewing machine

And then yesterday, I finished off an Easter banner. 

I've used the free-motion applique method, which I love, but rarely get the chance to have a go at. So, if you're scrutinising those photos :0) please forgive some of the imperfections!

Just look at those cute little bunnies - aren't they sweet?

Have a nice day everyone! 

Easter decos

Just a quickie to show off my little Easter display - there isn't a lot, but it does the job. Look at the lovely little yellow lights on the tree - just the right size and length - I found them in a local garden centre for £2.49 ....... a bit of a bargain. I'll be glad when Easter comes actually, because in order to help my dieting, I gave chocolate up for Lent. The trouble is, I've eaten twice as many cakes as usual instead LOL, so I feel a big bar of chocolate coming on on Easter Sunday - I'm so hopeless!!!

 

 

 

Spring is in the air

I've been getting in the mood for Spring & Easter ....... No, no, I haven't been eating chocolate. Well apart from all the chocolate I ate over Christmas and through January and February, hence the extra pounds sitting on my posteria!! Instead, I've been inspired to make this little birdhouse display thingummy! I saw this one on the 'Calico Crafts' blog and was so struck with it, I just had to make one - mine's similar, but not an exact copy, I've added my own touches and am pretty pleased with the result

 



 

Do you like the little picket fence I added to mine with a tiny padlock charm hanging on it?

 

I added paper flowers, a small terracotta pot, a vintage style label and a clock charm - and just to finish off, I glued a bit of paper bunting on too

oh yes, and a rusty heart on the roof!

 

So, what do you think? Time to go and find the rest of my Spring/Easter bits & bobs I think!