Okay, so I haven't
crafted in months. You know how it goes, you get into a craft, you buy all the
gear (or so you think) realise you will never have enough and always need more
and although it's enjoyable, it does become expensive. I used to enjoy my trips
out to the craft shop, looking at all the latest 'must have' and seeing new
things to try, the joy of filling my basket and then spending weeks trying out
new ideas or techniques. But... things change, job roles change, pay changes
and so ultimately lifestyles must change and for me that means no more trips to
the craft shop, no more latest 'must have' and no new things full stop. Does
it sound as if I am feeling a little sorry for myself? I was, but I'm over it
now. I’ve got a job, a roof over my head, good health (mostly), food on the
table, a good family... So here I am now, picking myself back up and starting
again with what I have. Christmas is not too far away, which was a good enough
reason as any to dust off the Grand Calibur. Looking through my 'stuff' I quickly
realised I only had two Christmassy dies (which I bought last year) and one
stamp (free with a magazine) one large embossing folder (which got damaged when
mangled in my machine last year and very limited amounts of Christmas coloured
paper and card (reds and greens). Fighting the temptation to just put it all
away, I set out my workstation and began. It wasn’t long before all the
enjoyment I used to get from crafting resurfaced and I was happily crafting
away. Anyhow, here are the results of my crafting weekend.
