It is that time of year

Yes it is that time of year when we have to get out the Christmas dies and start the makes for the big C.  It will be with is before we know it, so I thought I would share the first couple of cards I have made.

Both were created using the Tim Holts Tattered Poinsettia die and the coordinating embossing folder.  I have had them for quite a number of years so decided it would be good to get them out again as they hadn't seen the light of day for a while.  I also used the Creative Expressions paper cut die and Sue Wilson dies along with Tonic Craft Perfect card stock.

I will do a how to in a future blog in case anyone would like to give these a go. 

In the meantime I hope to have a bit of exciting news in the near future, under wraps at the moment, so watch this space.

Hugs

Stephen

Some of my makes

Well today I thought I would share with you some of my makes that have been completed and can be seen on my Etsy Shop @ www.etsy.com/shop/thelavenderattic

Hunters Star Cushion

Baby Quilt / Play Mat

Floral Star Lap Quilt

All are beautifully made and available to buy through Etsy.

I am in the throws of making Christmas furnishings (yes I know but it will be with us sooner than we think) so will blog those as they are completed.

Hello

This is the first time I have done a blog for the Lavender Attic so I should really explain who I am and what The Lavender Attic is.

My name is Stephen Cresswell, I have been a crafter for most of my life, and now having taken early retirement decided to put that experience into creating home decor, bespoke greetings cards and all things crafty for sale.

The name The Lavender Attic came around due to the fact that until I move home at the end of this year and have my own studio, all things are created up in the attic of my house and at the time of thinking about the company I was in the throws of making Lavender Hearts to sell at a charity fair for Cats Protection.

Yes I have two cats, Thomas and Peppa.  Thomas is now an old boy of 11 years and Peppa is a new recruit as a chum for Tommy who seems to think that she can help with all the sewing, typing and packing etc.

At present I am based in Kent but will be shortly moving back up to Yorkshire after a lot of years where I am hoping to return to my roots.

Once I have everything sorted more posts will appear including details of everything I have made and am in the process of making along with hopefully some interesting bits and pieces of inspiration and help for anyone out there who would like to take advantage of it.

Now for a cuppa.

Stephen