The Year of no 'Shop-Brought' cards.

Hello! Last year I turned my love of fabric into a very small 'business' and thought it was about time I started to blog about the crafty things I sell and create (some which can be purchased over at my website www.snowflakesandstrawberries) and some that I just create all for me :-) 

One of my New Years resolutions is that 2014 will be the year of not purchasing any 'shop-brought' card. All cards will be 'home-made'. Quite a few years ago I purchased a large stash of card from a shop at Swindon Outlet Village, which has been rarely used, so we (yes husband and 2 boys are getting roped in too!) are going to make good use of the card through-out 2014

So first out of the starting gate was a New Years Eve Wedding for some very good friends.(OK perhaps not strictly 2014 - but it saw in the New Year, so start as I mean to go on!) 

Using some small pieces from 4 different pieces of material from one of Snowflakes and Strawberries fabric packs, along with a piece of Natural French Linen as the background and a Gutermann Sage Green No.283 Thread, I made this applique card.

It was a truely stunning day and there was plenty of Drinking Champagne and Dancing on the Tables! What a great way to see in the New Year.

PS I'll update you later in the year to let you know how the resolution is going!