Monday, 27 January 2020

Making something new



I am always on the lookout for something new to make for craft fairs and when I saw a tutorial for a Birthday book on Pinky's blog I decided to have a go. The inside looks like this with the other 6 months the other side plus a back cover.

I typed the wording and used Memory Box butterflies and some new flower dies I treated myself to after seeing another crafting friend use them. I think you will be seeing a lot of them. They are Hunkydory Moonstone fabulous flowers. Pinky wrapped what looked like elasticated card on hers but I used some Tim Holtz bulldog clips.  I didn't include a tick box unlike Pinky as I wanted it to be used every year.

I popped them in cello bags with a pen and took them into Prima Rosa where I sell some items so will see if they sell in there before making any more.

25 comments:

Corry said...

Beautiful and what a great idea , love the colorsoft

brenda said...

These turned our beautifully Marianne, I told Pinky I was going to make one as well, but so far.......

B x

Stamps and Paper said...

Love your new makes Marianne these should fly off your craft stall


Anne

Christine Harrop said...

Great idea Marianne. That's on my "To Do" list now. Christine

Jackie T said...

Hi they are stunning and such a good idea. I am sure that they will sell. Take care. Hugs Jackie

meg said...

a great idea ideal as an extra with a birthday card, love the colours

Lynne said...

A great idea, they are so pretty and I'm sure they will sell well x

Sandra H said...

They are great Marianne and what a fab idea x

Daisychain said...

These are great and should sell very quickly. Good idea to use the bulldog clips as it means they can be hung up if required. Hugs Christine x

cotnob said...

They are pretty Marianne, a great idea.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Janette said...

Its lovely to see this, I did see Pinky's and thought how useful and pretty, these are lovely.x

Christine Dol said...

This is such a great idea! I have a list here at home of birthdays....but this is awesome! On the to do list now!!! Thank you for sharing this!

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

So pretty Birthday books, a good idea for selling something new! Love the spring look!

Kath said...

These are a great idea Marianne - I'm sure they will sell well.
Kath x

Linda Simpson said...

These look brilliant and what a wonderful idea.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Hazel (Didos) said...

Oh this is a brilliant idea. I bet they sell quickly!!! They look great, Hazelxx

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

These are so lovley, I'm sure they'll fly out of the door, great idea and beautiful result.
Faith x

Lorraine said...

These look fabulous Marianne. I love the moonstone dies - my favourites!
Lorraine x

Fikreta said...

these are so wonderful!

Deborah said...

They look great and practical - great idea.
Deborah

Carol S. said...

Coming up with new ideas isn't easy. I am sure these should sell well. Love the bright colours of the flowers and butterflies. Hugs, Carol S.xx

cuilliesocks said...

Hi Marianne, these are just fabulous, and I'm sure they will go down a storm on your stalls. You are so creative in coming up with new ideas, Kate x

Sarah said...

These look lovely Marianne and I am sure you will soon be having to make more!! x

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

I seriously LOVE this Marianne. You and Pinky both made gorgeous versions of this! I so want to give it a go!! My mother in law would utterly LOVE this! Hugs, Wends xoxo

Cobnut Crafter said...

What a very useful idea and such pretty results. I see what you mean about the dies - definitely to be kept close to hand for frequent use! xx