tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post1237982059544101985..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: Beautiful images from old books...Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-63488590338533745412015-04-17T16:24:25.472-07:002015-04-17T16:24:25.472-07:00Hi annabel
First time reading this blog
What fa...Hi annabel <br /><br />First time reading this blog <br />What fantastic ideas, Found you from Wendys Blog I have heaps of unused craft supplies floating around and this has inspired me to make all the cards/ other gift wrapping ideas i need for the year, Wonderful inspiration and has really opened my eyes Thankyou - Laine Lainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-73887004864173155002015-04-17T06:07:49.429-07:002015-04-17T06:07:49.429-07:00Jes when I read how you love jars I thought we hav...Jes when I read how you love jars I thought we have a fair bit in common right there. <br />I agree the wrapped soaps seem like they are from a fancy gift store. And homemaking is totally wonderful. You couldnt drag me away with wild horses! <br />have a wonderful weekend! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-46402788849248745992015-04-17T04:55:28.928-07:002015-04-17T04:55:28.928-07:00Your cards and gift bags are just gorgeous!! And g...Your cards and gift bags are just gorgeous!! And guess what, I also do the rewrap soaps! I made my mother and sister-in-laws a nice grouping last year with printed images and coconut oil soaps. They were so fun to prepare and it felt like a boutique product after! Homemaker is a blast, I don't know why it has a bad wrap! ~ Thanks for sharing your lovely ideas with us ~JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-39299947276847079612015-04-16T06:05:53.552-07:002015-04-16T06:05:53.552-07:00Dear fiona, sorry I took so long to reply. I misse...Dear fiona, sorry I took so long to reply. I missed your comment at first. I am going between my iPad and Chloe's old computer and I have had a few issues!<br />I love the basket for your cooking trays. I need another one to do this with pizza trays etc. I even have a space I could slide a basket if I could get the right size.<br />I am not sure what puzzles they were but scrabble is really sweet for spelling out cute words ie as fridge magnets, along a mantle "merry Christmas" "happy birthday" and so on... <br />We have rain I am listening to it now. Tomorrow Chloe, Lucy and I are going out to lunch together for a girls baby day... It's followed by a lovely baby store and shopping for last minute things. I hope to get some pregnancy photos. I never tire of looking at baby things. Hopefully I will find some inspiration of things I will be able to make. <br />Lots of love xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-46565019260511746152015-04-15T20:56:07.654-07:002015-04-15T20:56:07.654-07:00I'm still drooling over this post. It makes me...I'm still drooling over this post. It makes me so happy to look at your beautiful craft ideas. Thankyou again xoxoWendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-88838677130065015902015-04-15T08:06:12.998-07:002015-04-15T08:06:12.998-07:00Thank you Kali, I am working on a part two which w...Thank you Kali, I am working on a part two which will be other stuff to make from old book pictures. I am trying to build up my gift cupboard so working on this! Thank you so much. XxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-56217098308132228332015-04-15T07:28:46.455-07:002015-04-15T07:28:46.455-07:00This post was so much fun to read. It gave me som...This post was so much fun to read. It gave me some new ideas. The cards you made are gorgeous.Kalihttp://joyforeachstep.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-71407282920764417662015-04-14T19:14:39.596-07:002015-04-14T19:14:39.596-07:00Thank you Laurie! I have to say I am eyeing some o...Thank you Laurie! I have to say I am eyeing some of my own books that I once loved, are full of fantastic images, but now sit around never looked at...good idea! <br />I have more crafts using these images coming up, things for gifts. This is so cheap to make but the results look luxurious and stylish! Win/win! I can get Dove soap usually in cheap shops or on specials so I stock up then. It is lovely. Everyone is sure it is expensive soap as the scent is beautiful! Thanks you for commenting xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-91723264900234416262015-04-14T18:22:36.294-07:002015-04-14T18:22:36.294-07:00Dear Bridge, I thought it might be you! Thanks for...Dear Bridge, I thought it might be you! Thanks for that.<br />I am so happy about your afternoon making cards and that you enjoyed it. Gardening books and childrens books would be perfect! The end results would be almost $100 worth of cards in the shops! Isnt that crazy!? I am so glad and hope you are a card maker forever now! Thank you for telling me! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-91689466336989063792015-04-14T16:10:56.134-07:002015-04-14T16:10:56.134-07:00PS- Love, Bridge- (sorry I forgot)PS- Love, Bridge- (sorry I forgot)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-65295260685699327932015-04-14T14:17:52.809-07:002015-04-14T14:17:52.809-07:00Your cards are absolutely stunning Annabel and so ...Your cards are absolutely stunning Annabel and so is the wrapping of the soap. So much love and thought has gone into each and so I know the person who receives them will feel blessed. You have inspired me with your earlier card making tutorial. I spent one Sunday afternoon a couple of weeks back making 10 cards. I found a book of beautiful gardens and old children's books. I wanted to make some cards to thank people for their love, support, prayers and gifts for our little (up and coming) bubba. It was very relaxing and I thank you for your time in showing us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-12493330670197470122015-04-14T05:52:03.964-07:002015-04-14T05:52:03.964-07:00What a lovely post! I have several decorating book...What a lovely post! I have several decorating books sitting on a shelf getting dusty. I was thinking of giving them away, but you have inspired me to make cards and such! Love wrapping the soap - and I love the fragrance of Dove. What a delightful idea!<br />Thank you<br />LaurieLauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952986720585865054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-25241811219926163572015-04-14T05:11:00.206-07:002015-04-14T05:11:00.206-07:00I have been thinking of you Colette. I can't w...I have been thinking of you Colette. I can't wait for your business to be finished so you can craft and cook and do all the things that I know make you and the whole family happy. Soon I hope! <br />This was the only shabby chic book I ever found in an op shop. Very lucky. But roses I have found a few. <br />I do find crafts soothing and they keep me focused on lovely things which is good in times of stress. Sending prayers... XxxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-77935316330453534392015-04-14T05:07:38.093-07:002015-04-14T05:07:38.093-07:00Hi Nanna Chel, I got started with buckles from an ...Hi Nanna Chel, I got started with buckles from an old pair of shoes. You can get them at Spotlight if you only need a couple. Otherwise etsy or eBay for big lots. Take notice of the width so it suits. You can use wider ribbon than the buckle in fact that looks nice. Anothe alternative is bits of old jewellery for a bling effect. It is ages since I bought mine and I bought a big lot at the time which was really good. Hand made soap is a gorgeous gift! I hope that helps. XxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-42365071429994913022015-04-14T03:12:28.328-07:002015-04-14T03:12:28.328-07:00Annabel, a lovely post as usual and very inspiring...Annabel, a lovely post as usual and very inspiring as well. I used to do a lot of papercraft and still have some supplies from those days. My daughter makes her own cards and now my granddaughters do as well. I was wondering where you bought the gorgeous sparkly buckles from. I keep meaning to ask you if they are from ebay. My handmade soap would look nice wrapped up with pretty ribbon and one of those buckles. You have given me an idea. :-)Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-38665173734874478122015-04-13T23:18:24.784-07:002015-04-13T23:18:24.784-07:00Dear Annabel,
Love love love this! I'm with W...Dear Annabel,<br />Love love love this! I'm with Wendy I just love your craft posts! The get me all giddy to get with my supplies and MAKE something! Truly you do inspire and I love your ideas. I love how everyone here values the art of lovely, heart-felt handmade treasures. Just one of many reasons I know I'm in good company here! I'm still tied up in a major way with a paperwork project that is really undesirable, but there is light at the end of the tunnel! When it is finished I will have a rest and then get my craft on. I really need that to be content as well. When I'm really anxious it truly soothes and relaxes me, and you have something beautiful for yourself or someone else! I never find Rachel Ashwell books in the 2nd hand shops or thrift shops but I keep looking. I'm so happy it was just waiting for you! Much love xxx ColetteAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11530501367193655394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-71347943311579944342015-04-13T18:07:10.493-07:002015-04-13T18:07:10.493-07:00Dear Lynette,
A box of coloured card sounds like i...Dear Lynette,<br />A box of coloured card sounds like it has so many possibilities! I think of all the free things to print off the internet too that can be used as labels, gift cards, recipe cards and so on. Apart from card making of course! <br />I love sparkle so embossing powder sounds lovely as I used to use that at one stage and it was really fun. <br />All these things are great especially when the weather is terrible... you are snug inside busy making things (and knitting!) and content!<br />Exploring a new shop is always good. Near a big supermarket is handy... I find supermarkets vary hugely and some have better fruit and vegies or mark downs, each have their good and bad points. But going to further afield ones is often really good... I come home with all sorts of finds!<br />Have a lovely week, Love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-61328637538751369942015-04-13T18:00:24.080-07:002015-04-13T18:00:24.080-07:00Thank you Stephanie! Have a wonderful week! xxxThank you Stephanie! Have a wonderful week! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-75696046124153995812015-04-13T15:25:33.476-07:002015-04-13T15:25:33.476-07:00Annabel what a pleasure to read about your card ma...Annabel what a pleasure to read about your card making.<br /><br />Some weeks ago I was gifted a largish box of various coloured card and other papers that I would have suspected would be used for card making activities - I have sorted out what I am going to keep and the rest is being passed along to a friend. <br /><br />Last year I came across some note pad sets in pretty boxes, someone had marked them down to below $10- from their price of $15-00. I still have the boxes and now know what I am going to use them for - to store any pretty pages etc I find to make cards with. I also have magazines ready to be passed onto the op shop but I think I might sit and look at them with cardmaking eyes on - might be some pages that I can utilise.<br /><br />I need to pick up some other bits and pieces to make cards with so am starting a list with the double sided tape - spotted a cheapie shop yesterday that I might just have to pop into sooner rather than later - it is about 1/2 an hour away from here with a huge Coles which I noticed had a whole lot of items marked down yesterday so 2 birds with the one stone.<br /><br />All I need now are my stamps and embossing powders and to check my stamp pad - it might need replacing after being in storage so long.<br /><br />Lynette<br />XXXXXX<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-77361609796322831492015-04-13T07:30:56.806-07:002015-04-13T07:30:56.806-07:00Mel funny cards is a great idea and suitable for m...Mel funny cards is a great idea and suitable for men as well. I always have more trouble with things for men. Except food... food is my number one successful man gift. <br />A stash of little gifts is very handy. There always seems to be little occasions and things that pop up. I hope your week is going well Mel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-52681703868293851262015-04-13T06:52:58.649-07:002015-04-13T06:52:58.649-07:00Dearest Annabel, you are so clever, my dear! I lov...Dearest Annabel, you are so clever, my dear! I love the wrapped soap and the wrapping is so elegant and tasteful.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your beautiful ideas and inspiring the world of blogging. Happy Monday! HugsStephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389136708128457239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-24462444295838251962015-04-13T05:57:52.365-07:002015-04-13T05:57:52.365-07:00That is so sweet about your little girl! Now you h...That is so sweet about your little girl! Now you have said this I have envelopes that are lined with glitter... I will save one for her as they are just crazily gorgeous!<br />Please show my how your cards go! A box of cards ready for use is just so handy. Plus left over pictures are great fun for kids to cut up, glue, over boxes etc. I loved glue when I was a kid... haha nothing has changed! <br />Thanks Aly.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-24109052596873123942015-04-13T05:54:16.727-07:002015-04-13T05:54:16.727-07:00Thanks Cath, you are right the double sided tape w...Thanks Cath, you are right the double sided tape would be wonderful! I will watch out for it in our cheap shops.<br />I agree about gifts... I have had a few that were really heartfelt gifts... that meant a lot to me. I made my Nana an embroidered blanket and I know that gift she treasured as I had embroidered it for her. It was on her bed when she died... I am so glad I made that for her.<br />I think making someone a cake is the same, it is a beautiful gift.<br />I am still going on soaps this week and using up some broken jewellery... I will post pics if they are worthwhile! Thank you so much.xxx<br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-50556356378899609192015-04-13T05:49:11.919-07:002015-04-13T05:49:11.919-07:00Thank you Wendy this means a lot to me. I have lov...Thank you Wendy this means a lot to me. I have loved seeing how your cards have turned out and loved seeing you have fun with it too. It is a huge saving but it is also really good fun! There is something about creating that is absorbing and so enjoyable that it is relaxing. Also I think there is pride in something we create. <br />Your Dad's gift bag sounds great. Being able to upgrade things, recycle and make them into useful things is so handy. All kinds of things have potential too!<br />Thank you so much for your encouragement.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-48971138383730981452015-04-13T05:44:57.224-07:002015-04-13T05:44:57.224-07:00Thank you Mimi I am honored anytime you like an id...Thank you Mimi I am honored anytime you like an idea enough to be able to use it.<br />I am just dreaming that you could find ballet, dance books, swans and so on for the Dance and Drama department to do a fund raiser! I always look out for vintage ballet pictures. So lovely.<br />Keeping costs down is perfect with a fund raiser or course... I cant wait to see (hopefully) what you all produce for this stall. <br />Thank you... xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.com