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The postman is no doubt objecting to this sudden diversity of interests too. We live up a long, steep, rough driveway, and everyday a new parcel arrives to satisfy the ideas that are rushing around inside.
Do you remember back to the olden days of Kays catalogue? (My mum didn't buy from Kays, she bought from something else, but for the life of me I can't remember the name). Anyway you would choose the item, send off your form and then wait, and wait, and wait. The standard phrase was ' please allow 28 days for delivery'.
Then along came the internet, and finally Amazon and Screwfix, and now we expect things the next day.
But a few weeks ago I wanted something and I trawled the internet and I could only find one company that sold precisely what I wanted. When I placed my order it did say 7-10 days, but really, I mean that was just a catch-all, surely?
Beautiful work, just love those cards what a great effect, Have a great week, Hugs May x x x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards. Have you tried Craft Creations for your aperture cards, I have always found them pretty good :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great WOYWW, Luv Karen #80
I normally use Craft Creations too for my cards and am always pleased with them.
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A x
I wish I had know - I would have popped a few in my parcel for you! I usually use Craft Creations or pick some up at the Garden Centre - Percy Throwers in Shrewsbury.
ReplyDeleteLovely crafty place and lovely cards! :) Happy WOYWW! Hugs, Joanna #123
ReplyDeletePs. And you have a new follower now, too! :)
Love your applique! Great stuff!
ReplyDeleteI really like your applique!
ReplyDeleteCute cards!! You might want to check Photographer's Edge and see if the cards they use for photographs would work.... good luck in the hunt!
ReplyDeleteHappy WOYWW
Kay
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Very 'Poppy Treffry' look (which I love). I forget just how lucky I am being surrounded by all that London has to offer. I do know about waiting for the postman, however, as I often buy fabric from USA - and then wait to see if I have to pay customs duty (and all the extras) upon delivery. xx
ReplyDeleteLove those applique cards - very funky look, especially the bird. Do you use a walking foot to do the machine embroidery?? Hope your kids enjoyed making frost angels *grin* I enjoyed jumping on the icy puddle!! LOL
ReplyDeleteHugs, LLJ #45 xx
What lovely cards. As for Kays, I remember my Mum shopping with them. I lost count of the number of parcels we had to send back because clothes were the wrong size!!
ReplyDeleteI do love Amazon, especially now they seem to sell everything! your embroidered cards are so pretty! I used to use a place called card creations for my aperture cards back in my cross stitch days, they were fab but don't even know if they are still around. tried to search them but no luck!
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no, it is craft creations, found them here
ReplyDeletehttp://www.craftcreations.com/Leaf/1406/1/Aperture-Cards-104-x-152mm-(4%E2%85%9B--x-6-)/
Lol! there's nothing worse (or better I suppose!) than the wait on your new stash arriving! Sometimes the anticipation is better than the actual stash, but we still want to have it yesterday!
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Sheena
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Beautiful cards, i used to use aperture cards a lot for cross stitch cards and always got them from Craft Creations http://www.craftcreations.com/Section/997/Aperture-Cards/
ReplyDeleteIt has been a while since i have ordered anything from them so have no idea what the service is like nowadays, but i always remember being very happy with the quality and service. Hope you have a great week lou #82
I've never bought cards on-line so I can't help you there, as I don't need lots I usually get any blanks from Tindalls Stationery Shop. Love your cards.
ReplyDeleteMy mum used to do Kays and another one I think was called Freemans
Jan x
What interesting cards! I know what you mean -- I check the status of any Internet packages constantly and wish for them to come faster. :)
ReplyDeleteI can't help you with where to buy cards... I make my own out of card paper..... Maybe that's an option you can look into...!
ReplyDeleteLove your work, very creatve and different, I Love different! And you take care of everything else too besides make your beautiful crafts.... Super Woman comes to mind!
Thanks for the lovely comment you left on my site...!
Beautiful cards Polly. I can't believe I didn't call by until now. Woops! I am with the girls on Craft Creations but if I think of any others I will let you know.
ReplyDeleteIsn't that "washing basket" going to get squigey when the washing goes in wet?
I don't exactly know what you are doing here - working with fabric! Looks like American Folk Art and all I want to say is - I LOVE IT!
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