Mojo coming back

I know I've not done much cardmaking recently, hence the lack of posts.  Having made a couple of cards a week for my Mum whilst she was ill, I didn't feel like doing any cardmaking after she died at Christmas.

Over the last few days, I've gone through all my cardstock, backing papers and toppers and sorted them all into labelled folders, so I can find what I want easily....before, they were just in piles.  I told myself they were tidy organised piles....rubbish.  Well now they are properly tidy and organised!

I went through my cardstocks and chose about a dozen different card sheets, then folded them ready for topping and decorating.  Made 4 cards in the past 2 days:-

2 general purpose cards, the colours are rubbish as usual and not true to life.  I particularly like the one on the left, the card is bronze coloured.  The one on the right is grey and textured, I used a stencil cutter to cut out a flower border on the edge.

A birthday or 'special day' card, the background is green.

A get well card, using one of a set of character papers that came free with a magazine.  I like this one, it would make me smile if I received it.

These cards are all for my stock, when I need to send one I'll personalise it with name and an appropriate sentiment.  It's nice to have a stock of cards ready for all occasions.

I'm learning all the time, discovering new techniques and tips.  Am looking forward to being able to go out again once the lockdown is over, a trip to The Range or Hobbycraft will be nice.  I could do with some new crafting scissors and a larger cutting board, and some more glueing materials. 

Betty often comes in my craft room when I'm working, she likes to stick her head in the bin to investigate what bits I've thrown away, sometimes getting sequins or glitter stuck on her nose.  When she's finished nosing around, she gets on the bed and goes off to sleep.