Needlework

I love all things hand-sewn or hand-stitched: they give a feeling of comfort and cosiness while at the same time giving scope for self-expression or creativity.  I made these using buttons saved from old clothes and ends of embroidery thread left over from my days of making friendship bracelets.

Mosaics

I love mosaics, whether ancient like the ones uncovered in Pompei and Herculanum, or more modern, such as Gaudi's mosaics in Barcelona.  Here are some mosaic cards using a combination of colours I particularly like.

Polka dots

I often recycle scraps of paper, packaging, old photos, etc. by using them in my cards.  These cards were made with small pieces of coloured paper left over from previous projects and old photos.  

I like using polka dots in my designs: they are fun, will never go out of fashion and are versatile!

Congratulations!

This is the wedding season and another time when a hand-made card can make your message more personal.  I made and used this design for two special weddings I attended this summer.  The bottle and champagne spray are embossed which I think gives a pleasing texture to the card.

More from the beach

The Beach

This makes me think of relaxing summer days at the seaside.  I can't wait for it to get warmer so we can make the most of the beaches in Copenhagen.  These shells were collected during a previous holiday.

Spring

Spring is turning into summer and butterflies and dragonflies are making their graceful and colourful appearance.  We've seen some beautiful ones while out canoeing on the rivers here.