Hobby Expo 2013

This past weekend was the last hobby expo of the year. For weeks I was looking forward to going. So much so that I had it diarised in my calendar. The day had finally arrive, I left home early to beat the rush and I spent hours in all the scrapping stalls admiring everything that was on display. With each item came so many ideas of things that I could do. I would have bought it all, if I was super duper wealthy. Even though I was a bit on the complusive side in buying, I do believe that I can be forgive considering the largest item purchased with the Sizzex Big Shot. (Me with a sheepish grin from ear to ear...) I've been dying to get one for like ever, and I finally got the right deal with a whole bunch of freebies. The wait was all worth it in the end.

The place got fairly busy quickly, seeing that everyone left it to the last minute and everyone went on Sunday, the day after the big Rugby game (which SA performed dismally in). I suppose the only saving grace for me was that I went early. I was fortunate enough to have a friend who worked the show and she allowed me to stow my packets while I continued to shop up a storm.

I  cannot wait to get started with all my new and amazing papers and cutting tools and embossing plates. I simply feel giddy inside with excitement....now if only I can find the time.....hmmm maybe tonight....

A gold mine of scrapping goodies.

With Love

Ania

Wedding Congratulation Card

Wow, it has been such a long time since I wrote my last post. Isn't it amazing how time runs away from you so quickly. Before you know it, months have passed by. I can't believe how things have been so crazy busy. I've been busy making soaps, scrapping up a storm and keeping to my day job. I will post the baby scrapping pages soon. By the way, the baby was born! He is the most cutest thing ever. I will post pictures soon.

Right, so let me get straight into what today's post is all about. Friends of ours got married this past weekend. She looked absolutely radiant and he was most dashing.

More often than not, you have the gift but you need a card to go with the gift. I know I use to throw away the invite and the "save the date", as probably most of us do. Instead of buying a card, my man had the idea of using these items into making a congratulation card. it was such an original idea, that I got straight into making the card. Below is the final proof in the pudding.

I used the following items:

• Skeleton leaves
• Paper flowers
• Congratulation stamp to make the flag
• Diamanté
• 1 Brad

The lace, and text are all from the wedding invitation. The photo was from the "Save the date".

Hope you enjoy creating this idea. I look forward to your feedback.

With Love

Ania