Just The ‘Tonic’ For Special Christmas Greetings

by Craftybabs // August 25, 2025 // No Comments

I always try to come up with something different for my own family Christmas Cards (Christmas Extra Special). Over the years I’ve made cards, plaques, lanterns etc. I saw a fabulous set of dies by Tonic that make a Christmas... Continue reading →

Personalised St Nick Christmas Card

by Craftybabs // August 23, 2025 // No Comments

This card was a last minute request by a friend to give to his girlfriend. I’ve made similar cards before so this was quick to reproduce, given that I could copy my previous cards. It’s an 8″ Square card base... Continue reading →

Great Big Xmas Wishes For A Special Wife

by Craftybabs // August 22, 2025 // No Comments

Christmas Extra Special Extra Large A4 landscape double ‘Z’ fold Christmas card made for a friend to give to his wife. They have a little Scottie dog and he requested that one be included. See below the images for details... Continue reading →

‘Popping Up’ For A Sister’s 60th Birthday

by Craftybabs // August 21, 2025 // No Comments

I just had to make an extra special card ( Ladies Large / Extra Special ) to send to my sister who was celebrating her 60th birthday. I couldn’t decide on a theme so went for Champagne bottles with personalised... Continue reading →

Tool ‘Blocks’ Birthday Card

by Craftybabs // August 20, 2025 // No Comments

I made this for my Son-in-law for his birthday. Making cards for family always poses a challenge, in that I try to come up with something different each time. I loved making this Mens pop-up / kinetic card, the card... Continue reading →

Floral Wedding Wishes

by Craftybabs // August 19, 2025 // No Comments

This neutral coloured Floral Wedding card was made for my daughter to give to her friends. The design and colour scheme were influenced by the wedding invitation. See below images for dies used. Wedding Card made using various dies including:-... Continue reading →

25 Reasons To Celebrate

by Craftybabs // August 18, 2025 // No Comments

Here are two Anniversary Special Dates Silver Wedding Anniversary cards made for friends. One is a modern kinetic flip card including ‘then and now’ photographs of the happy couple, the other, a more classic elegant design. See below images for... Continue reading →

Another Flippin Masculine Birthday

by Craftybabs // July 3, 2025 // No Comments

I was kind of caught on the hop and needed to make a birthday card (Men’s General) for my daughter’s boyfriend in a hurry. I copied one I’d made previously for my nephew’s 30th birthday. I’ve done plenty of golf... Continue reading →

Pop Up Wedding Wishes

by Craftybabs // July 2, 2025 // No Comments

This design has proved popular, especially for Wedding cards (Wedding General). This is the last of four cards I was asked to make for the same happy couple. The challenge with multiple orders like this is to come up with... Continue reading →

Monogrammed Wedding Wishes

by Craftybabs // July 1, 2025 // No Comments

I used one of my favourite card folds, the double ‘Z’ fold, for another Wedding General card. I used a combination pearlescent silver Die cut Monograms and printing for the personalisation of the front of the card and added beautiful... Continue reading →

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