tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post1397774966170194287..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: Amazing savings from small things (and card making).Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-72780047389977337132015-02-24T22:47:50.819-08:002015-02-24T22:47:50.819-08:00Thankyou Annabel. I love all the flowers I've...Thankyou Annabel. I love all the flowers I've seen on your cards as well as soft colors and pictures of country style furnishings etc. Not big on birds as no one in our family is into them. The maps are a good idea.Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-13738693345391608352015-02-24T19:07:35.580-08:002015-02-24T19:07:35.580-08:00Gift tags are a great idea Kaye. I used to do lots...Gift tags are a great idea Kaye. I used to do lots of crafty things when I lived near you and yet that was the busiest time of my life! I'm hoping when we finish renovating here that I can get out all the art supplies and start a few projects :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12183372772666943487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-56697883330335974612015-02-24T16:55:53.811-08:002015-02-24T16:55:53.811-08:00Tracy thank you. I am currently reading your encou...Tracy thank you. I am currently reading your encouraging homemakers series and really enjoying it. I will give a link to one of them in a coming post. We cant encourage home makers too much! Many thanks.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-4918649935774386682015-02-24T16:42:51.544-08:002015-02-24T16:42:51.544-08:00Thank you Becky! I hadnt heard from Laine for ages...Thank you Becky! I hadnt heard from Laine for ages and I had an email yesterday! The website is being worked on and things are looking good so hang in there its going to happen! xxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-58628721597508869562015-02-24T13:56:53.060-08:002015-02-24T13:56:53.060-08:00Beautiful cards! Where oh where is Laine??Beautiful cards! Where oh where is Laine??beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09779906229261926165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-91963879138883290852015-02-24T08:44:47.867-08:002015-02-24T08:44:47.867-08:00Your cards are beautiful!! I would frame them if I...Your cards are beautiful!! I would frame them if I were to receive one as beautiful as yours. :)Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13039504643371465874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-16298878167507067092015-02-24T03:21:26.292-08:002015-02-24T03:21:26.292-08:00Wendy if you tell me what images you really would ...Wendy if you tell me what images you really would love most I will help you look. I go to country ip shops that are so cheap.. and have old books. Be specific... ie I like soft colours, roses that are paintings.... bird paintings...old fashioned ballerina paintings... etc. I will keep my eye out for you. Old maps are great for mens cards too.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-18953201555673201562015-02-24T02:38:56.062-08:002015-02-24T02:38:56.062-08:00Annabel, you make such beautiful cards. The ones...Annabel, you make such beautiful cards. The ones you've sent me have stayed on my bedside table for months they are so lovely to look at.<br /><br />I'm gradually getting my card supplies. I have the cards and envelopes and bought some small paper doilies from Kmart. I have lots of ribbon and pictures to use. I sure wish I could find magazines like you do at the op shops. I'll keep looking.<br />Wendy Gowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079131126381265901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-77781499127920542362015-02-24T02:24:09.421-08:002015-02-24T02:24:09.421-08:00Thank you Fiona! I know you have your hands full a...Thank you Fiona! I know you have your hands full and a few things going on! Thank you for commenting though! xxxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-33176744552261316092015-02-24T02:22:02.632-08:002015-02-24T02:22:02.632-08:00Dear Susan thank you! These are the least fancy ca...Dear Susan thank you! These are the least fancy cards I have ever made. You know me usually ruffles, glitter and goodness knows what. But I though these anyone can do if you can cut and paste! The ruffles ones are my favourites. <br />I have the gorgeous supplies you gave me out spread over the dining room table... oh what fun. Hopefully Friday I will post some more cards. <br />In Kaths room I added flowers (roses) and 3 D butterflies to her pin up board and a few things to try and brighten her room. Well she thought it looked lovely. What we can do with paper and pretty things!<br />Ok you have talked me into adding dew drops to the flowers! (tomorrow!) xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-26206194907800696412015-02-24T02:09:20.693-08:002015-02-24T02:09:20.693-08:00How lucky are the people who receive your cards An...How lucky are the people who receive your cards Annabel. They are simply gorgeous and Kath is indeed lucky. Can't comment more at the moment, suffice to say you are so inspiring to me.<br />Fionanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-53956385547350578452015-02-24T01:31:25.101-08:002015-02-24T01:31:25.101-08:00Hello Dearest Annabel, I have just caught up with ...Hello Dearest Annabel, I have just caught up with your blog & had a smile a mile wide when I saw the beautiful cards you've been making. Gorgeous! Don't forget to add some glitter glue to the roses & such (I think I sent you some?), they will make it look like "dew drops" & add a little sparkle to your creation (& lets face it, we can all do with more sparkle! LOL).<br /><br />I have a beautiful image of Kath's room at the nursing home looking so pretty, she must feel the love every time she opens her eyes in the morning & closes them at night. <br /><br />Sending you big hugs. With love, Susan xxxSusans Perspectivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889525972467026158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-86941460550779806872015-02-23T23:55:04.895-08:002015-02-23T23:55:04.895-08:00Hi Barb! They are nice and flat for books. I'm...Hi Barb! They are nice and flat for books. I'm using some plain, but am sure they will make nice bookmarks or perhaps even gift tags for large gifts?KayeBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02893434891123813140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-22790974656750004812015-02-23T22:47:15.631-08:002015-02-23T22:47:15.631-08:00Thanks Barb! Thanks also for the email... will rep...Thanks Barb! Thanks also for the email... will reply soon! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-84364584406520847882015-02-23T22:45:35.680-08:002015-02-23T22:45:35.680-08:00Thank you Helen! I went to see Kath this afternoon...Thank you Helen! I went to see Kath this afternoon and decorated her pin up board with flowers and butterflies! An improvement! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-72829439361480460612015-02-23T22:44:24.598-08:002015-02-23T22:44:24.598-08:00Nanna Chel I use a gluestick. Plenty of it, especi...Nanna Chel I use a gluestick. Plenty of it, especially getting the edges and corners. Runny glues seem to not dry flat, look bubbly... not good. <br />Except for the ruffles.... they require a line of craft glue.<br />Thank you! Big money saver and then you can be generous with fancier cards, which is why I do it as I love sending pretty things.... xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-30806986600940623302015-02-23T22:42:29.989-08:002015-02-23T22:42:29.989-08:00Mimi I have the same "disease" every car...Mimi I have the same "disease" every card I put my hand on is that price. But some are good for ideas though! Thank you.xxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-47329063571580617512015-02-23T21:55:36.439-08:002015-02-23T21:55:36.439-08:00Lovely cards Annabel. Perhaps I will be inspired o...Lovely cards Annabel. Perhaps I will be inspired one day :) Kaye I have saved those tea bag dividers for the same reason but haven't quite got round to it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12183372772666943487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-62037701727821081602015-02-23T18:35:02.558-08:002015-02-23T18:35:02.558-08:00Lovely cards, Annabel. What glue do you use to at...Lovely cards, Annabel. What glue do you use to attach the gift paper to the card as it would need to be stuck on well, wouldn't it? I haven't made cards for years but have some vintage rose scrapbooking paper which would be nice on a card. You have some very creative ideas. Thanks heaps. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-54896400435925277022015-02-23T18:06:49.863-08:002015-02-23T18:06:49.863-08:00Annabel, these are so gorgeous. You have such a sw...Annabel, these are so gorgeous. You have such a sweet way with things. I know the cards you gifted me to send on to others were greatly loved and saved as artworks. I love them too....xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-16221761349566276942015-02-23T03:42:53.554-08:002015-02-23T03:42:53.554-08:00Dear Annabel, how simply beautiful this is! You a...Dear Annabel, how simply beautiful this is! You are right...we just need to try things, as even simple things, handmade are beautiful. The bird cards for men are really effective aren't they? I loved hearing about Kath and how she saves your cards. Thank you for another wonderful blog post. Love Helen Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01022606699440794764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-61577120222054323292015-02-22T22:29:55.648-08:002015-02-22T22:29:55.648-08:00Dear Kaye, You have just inspired me... imagine Pe...Dear Kaye, You have just inspired me... imagine Peter Rabbit or Jemima Puddle Duck or Winnie the Pooh cards! Ohhh I am looking for some of these books for baby cards and bunting! Kaye bunting in these would be gorgeous! <br />Tell Amy I say start making these as gifts for Emily!<br />The tea bag dividers are just lovely for bookmarks! What a brilliant idea! mmm ok we will be busy. But think of the savings and pretty things! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-58151673025269256072015-02-22T22:25:57.415-08:002015-02-22T22:25:57.415-08:00I am laughing Colette... When I was little I had e...I am laughing Colette... When I was little I had everything going in bed... including sewing and knitting. I stabbed myself and was bleeding several times and was banned from sewing in bed. That was harsh I thought. I was about 5. I hope you have shops that supply inexpensive blank cards, here it is cheap or $2 shops and things like that. I am always watching in op shops (thrift shops) for books. Old knitting books have funny vintage pictures, but whatever theme you want they are there!<br />This is such good fun for the kids too as they are capable of making great and funny cards as well and are quite proud of them.<br />I hope to get heaps more made this week and fill my precious box with them. Just looking at my stationary makes me happy. Im glad you liked my cheats stickers! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-62633355608838807292015-02-22T22:20:39.027-08:002015-02-22T22:20:39.027-08:00Thanks Patsi! I am inspired by you to put added ef...Thanks Patsi! I am inspired by you to put added effort into my pantry. The savings on some things like these are the chance to invest more in preparedness!<br />I have some cards in mind that you will like, Ill find them and post a link on Wednesday.... pantry themed cards! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-4522543609342355772015-02-22T22:18:23.741-08:002015-02-22T22:18:23.741-08:00Brenda I love leopard print! I have noticed that v...Brenda I love leopard print! I have noticed that very soft fleecy fabric/polar fleece comes in some fabulous animal prints. This makes such an economical rug or blanket as it is sold by the meter. A blanket stitch around the edge or a crochet edge and its a great rug! That could be a very inexpensive but gorgeous gift for your grand daughter. Except you are coming into spring... but then it might be on special because of that!<br />Crafting really does give amazing gifts for affordable prices! Thank you so much for your comment.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.com