I did some 'playing' about last night ~ it's my nieces 21st birthday today and wanted to do something different in regards to her gift. So, having brought her a nice piece of jewellry I then had ideas to do something with the box and decided to 'dress it' - I found some hand-made papers that were hiding way back in a place I don't venture to much in (back of craftwardrobe) ~ and, they were in my niece's fav colour too! SO the pictures below show my efforts :Tag and 21st bead tag ~

...the box with tag

and lastly, all three together!

It just remains for me to pop them over to my Niece this morning and then hope for the best ;-) I hope she likes the gift!

A card for my Nephew's 24Th birthday! I had the biggest compliment on his receival of this card, in his words, " Did you make this auntie Mina, as I can never tell if it's a handmade or shop bought?". Er, now having thought back to what he said, I hope this was a compliment! LOL

I haven't had much time for card making this past week or so. We are in the process of looking to move, so looking at places has taken over. I have actually seen a property that I really like in a nice area, not so far from where we live - we are waiting to hear if we have the 'go ahead' to get the balls rolling (so-to-speak). As well as being a nice area to move to, it just so happens that the hospital that Hayley goes to for her monthly check-up and weekly voice therapy, is within walking distance! I'm very excited about moving. Hubby and Daughter not as keen - but I feel strongly that a change needs to happen. Its been one hell of a roller-coaster these past 8 months and if I'm honest, I think a new start for all concerned is a good thing. Of course, I know that. It's just going to take the other two a little longer to realise it ;)

Tomorrow is back to card making, my niece is 21 this week and of course Father's day will here at the weekend, so it'll be all scissors to paper tomorrow. I'll post pics once cards are completed.