Make and Takes

These two cards and bookmark clip were make and takes at two of Carol's Stampin'up Workshops recently.  As well as being a Stampin' up demonstrator she is also our Crafting Bee host on a Tuesday and she has recently started holding crafting classes at the residential complex where her Mum lives.  I think she's amused at the enthusiasm that is growing with each session at the centre and the speed at which they complete their projects.

Although I hadn't been able to attend the workshop to make the card on the left Carol kindly saved me a kit and I made it during one of our Crafting Bee meets.  Attending a workshop is a great chance to try out products but unfortunately the wish list tends to grow.  Whilst making the card on the right Anne was amused to discover that I didn't own a bone folder and that in making the book pin I used silicon glue for the first time.  Even after eight years of crafting there are still some basic tools and techniques I haven't got or tried. 

I enjoy attending workshops as I really find it difficult to know when to stop adding embellishments or another layer when card making.  Having to follow the demonstrator's lead takes this pressure off and there's usually the added bonus of a nice cuppa and fine piece with the chance to meet other crafters too.

Thanks for reading

Liz xx

I'd like to enter these cards in the following challenge
Make It Monday - Anything Goes