My first Blog!

Hello! My name is Christina, but commonly known as Tina and this is my first ever Blog. I have started to make handmade cards and I am hoping to generate some interest from other people. Either crafters who wish to swap ideas or people who would like to buy them to send to friends and relatives.

I started to make some cards in March 2008 just as a general hobby but I quickly became addicted to it. When I look back at the first ones I made I am quite embarassed by them as they look so obviously homemade, but as time has gone on and I have improved I am now pleased with what I see. I can see the benefit of using good quality materials as it makes all the difference to the finished card, and all the things I use are found in most crafters stashes.


Some of the people that I have been influenced by are the Glitter Girls and I have most of their embossing boards. I have used some of their card stock and embellishments.


I have also tried "Cupcake" and their CD's are very easy to use. I love Crafters Companion and have several of their CD's. Their paper and card stock is excellent, and I have tried stamps and glitters from them too.


But my absolute favourite for papers is Making Handmade Cards.com as they have the most gorgeous downloadable papers ever and I have made several cards using them.