This has been made for a knitter/crocheter friend of mine's birthday. I have a large collection of Hunkydory toppers and usually my cards are made using the toppers and background card. However over the last couple of years I have purchased a number of dies and then when I get them home from the craft show I haven't got a clue how to use them. So on this card I have tried to combine the two and this is the result. I have used a Sue Wilson embossing folder and die with a Hunkydory topper from one of their Little Books.

Apparently today is National Chocolate Cake Day but I've only got this cupcake. This was made for a work colleagues sister's birthday.  It was made with a Hunkydory topper and backing card plus words and numbers by Tonic.

A recent make using Sue Wilson Double Pierced Dies together with Tonic flowers and their Pansy Bracket die. I love the colours in this. It reminds me of  'Wedgwood' pottery colours. Normally my cards are made with toppers and despite having a selection of dies Ive never got to grips with them. Perhaps this should be another New Year challenge.

This card was made for a work colleague who wanted a birthday card for his wife's 40th. The image is a Kanban topper which proved incredibly hard to track down in addition to flowers made with a Britannia die and a floral backing sheet.

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I have always been into craft whether it be knitting, cross stitch and in later years card making. I was taught to knit by my Nana when I was about 7 years old. The first thing I made was a scarf for my Grandad and there were more holes in it than knitting but I still insisted he wear it. Over the years I embarked on cross stitch pictures buying more than I could sew. Then I found card making. I love making cards and whilst it is a hobby I would love it to be more. I have always dreamt of owning my own craft shop but never got there. So I have decided to write this blog to keep a record of my card making activities this  coming year. In 2017 I will be leaving my present job and I have decided to attempt to sell some of my cards. I do sell a few to family members but now need to be more proactive and ‘sell myself’. I have attended a handful of craft fairs over the last couple of years and this is something I intend continuing with.