Welcome Dee Johnson

Welcome to the forum Dee, glad you are here.

Thank you, jeezy peeps, that was quick. I expected to have to wait at least a couple hours lol.

So its a ribbon punch I am looking for. I do need 2 slots, one to take the ribbon in and one to bring it back out again. Thank you, I would never have know what it was called.

Dee

Welcome to our lovely forum Dee - hope you have lots of fun and join in with everything going on.

I'm sure I will have a ball. I love crafty stuff and cant think of a better way to get ideas than on a forum full of nice helpful members. Thank you x

Look forward to chatting with you a bit more. You look so happy in your piccy on your avatar.

I was... it was myself and my hubby's first proper holiday away without any children. We have 7 in total between us. I have 3 from previous and he 2 and we have 2 together.

We are blessed as all the children get on so well together and consider each other as full siblings.

My eldest is 24 and she was married 3 weeks ago.She lives in Stockport, Manchester. It was a beautiful wedding and I made all of her wedding stationary. She wanted the lot and I made it for her. My first time but I think I did well and everyone commented how nice it was which made my day. My next one down is 22, she gave me a Granddaughter 2 years ago and lives in Blackpool with her partner. I have a 19yr old Son (stepson) who has just proposed to his girlfriend and wants me to do all of his stationary.... eeeek. A 17yr of Daughter (stepdaughter) who I have brought up for 9 yrs. A 13yr old Son, 8yr old Daughter and 7yr old son....phew, so now you know why i look so happy in the pic lol.

I have only met 2 people on here, you and Cazzy and you're both lovely people. What a great forum...

Dee

Hi Dee from me too. Welcome to the forum and hope you'll join in the challenges and other things going on.

Thank you Chocolate Fudge Cake...

Hi Dee
Welcome to the forum, Cazzys right we are a right friendly bunch on here and have tons going on cant wait to see your creations
You sound like you have a very busy household xxx

and welcome from me too!

Good Morning everyone, thank you for the lovely warm welcome.

Dee

Welcome Dee. Looking forward to getting to know you and seeing your lovely work.

Hi Dee and welcome a big warm welcome to Quirky Crafts from me too. Your eldest doesn't live very far away from me, I go shopping in Stockport quite often especially as there is a Hobby Craft there!

It's lovely to have you on board. If you need any help with anything just shout.

Thanks Fee Fee, I will xxx

Wow Dee - you sure are kept busy.. But how nice it is to have 7 children (I am 1 of 7) - bet it is great fun when you all get together.
well done on making the wedding stationery.

Cheers Debbie, yup they all keep me busy. It's lovely when we do all get together but thats not too often these days. 2 of my children live in England. They didnt settle when i moved up here.

Dee

I know what that is like Dee - but at least you all get together now and then.

Thank you Sabina.... It's not too bad now, 3 have left home so only 4 in the house

Dee x

Hi Dee...welcome to the forum.xx

Well Done for taking on the challenge of making Wedding Stationary.

Thanks Gez,

I have survived one lot for my eldest daughter, one lot for my ex-husband and his wife to be... on my 3rd lot now eeeek for my eldest Son.

Some ideas for cheap wedding favours wouldnt go a miss if anyone has any ideas.My Son doesnt really have a great deal of spare cash so I am trying to do as much as I can for the wedding as far as the arty stuff is concerned.

Dee xx

Good Luck with the challenge Dee.xx

Oooh I have a couple of favour boxes on my blog that I altered for a challenge. http://gezzybscraftybits.blogspot.com/2009/07/rosiedees-challenge.html

You only need to find a template or buy one box like I did. Carefully cut it open & use it as a template. You can then make them to suit any colour scheme. I always think the little net bags tied with ribbon look fabulous.

Wow Gez, they are amazing. where did you get the template from. I really like the one on the left and the wee flowers are great. Looks like its even got a Scottish theme too which is just what I wanted. I have made a box but its just square and pretty plain. Your designs look brilliant though.

XXDeeXX

Gorgeous Gez - really love them.

If you want another idea Dee, when my brother got married a couple of years ago (I did all their wedding stationary too - see my gallery on Flickr.) they had gingerbread heart cookies with pink icing with the guest's name on it - it doubled up as a place setting and a favour. It was such cute and original idea.

Did you make the cookies yourself? I would be worried they went stale on the day. I have made some christmas boxes for my table, thought it would be a nice change from christmas crackers. The brides mum wants that style. I would have liked to have done something more challenging. I will have to make some trials, try and change her mind.

Off to look at your site now Chocolate fudge Cake xx