Skip to main content

Some bits & pieces & a challenge


Both cards I made last night & they are for an order off my mum.
The one above is also for Tuesday Morning Sketches challenge
The one below was going to be for Crafty Catz but I am too late so I thought I'd share it with you anyway.
Its the first time I've inked up these cute dog stamps. They are Whipper Snapper stamps & came in my candy from Bev that I won last year.



This picture is the front of my cupcake gift box I made a while ago which Ali very kindly sent me as mine got corrupted or something when loading.
The cupcakes are from Susie's shop Die Cut Dreams & the paper is from my stash.
Don't you think they go well together though?
I hope you all have a good weekend. I am off to catch some Z's as I have a stinking head ache & I want to get on with my knitting!!
Thats reminds me I need to go see if I've got a pattern for Linda...do that next then Z's!!

Photobucket
Labels:

Comments

Rose Petal said…
Hi Helen. How are you doing today sweetie. I hate headache.
I love your two cards, great images and a fab colour combination.
Your box is adorable and so pretty. I love it.
Happy Crafting.
Love sandra xx
5 February 2010 at 13:45
Wipso said…
I love your cards Helen and that box is just perfect. Hope the headache goes very quickly and you can get on with the knitting. I popped in to yous shop earlier and wow I really love your knitted dolls. Do you design them yourself?
A x
5 February 2010 at 14:10
Twiglet said…
Ooh! Helen - just followed your link from Wipso's blog!!! Your knitted dolls are fab - can't wait to see what your TV special looks like - Congrats!!
5 February 2010 at 14:47
Melissa Craig said…
Great card! Way to use up some of those bits and pieces.

Thanks for joining us at Tuesday Morning Sketches.
5 February 2010 at 15:53
Laurie Marmon said…
Very cute cards. Great use of the sketch.
5 February 2010 at 19:08
Debbie said…
Those doggy stamps are adorable and the cards are great! Hope your headache hasn't lasted too long!
Debbie x
5 February 2010 at 20:36
Sue said…
2 very fabby cards and the box is so beautiful:)

sue
xx
6 February 2010 at 23:26
rachel said…
....now it is all good - I have to write comments....I don't know what was wrong....
lovely cards and box!!!:) blessing and greetings!!!:)
rachel
8 February 2010 at 11:38
Wipso said…
Hi Helen. I've just given you a :-) award. Check out my blog.
A x
10 February 2010 at 09:09
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Mr Ratty the Bookmark

Mr Ratty the Bookmark is from a free pattern by Jonas Matthies at Supergurumi
I have asked his permission to make Mr Ratty to sell and he has said Yes! 
CE Tested: Mr Ratty the Bookmark  £6.00 each  plus postage or free to collect
How to Order your CE Tested Mr Ratty Choose a colour .....current colours available are
Light Grey Light Brown Dark Brown

Then let me know: How many you would like, The date you would like them for
Contact meto arrange payment and the details.
Once you have contacted me with the above details you will be sent an invoice.
Payment can be made by bank transfer or Paypal Your item will be made once the payment is received Finished items will be posted to you or can be collected on the agreed date on your invoice
Any queries please ask Many thanks Helen aka Ellephantastic
COMING SOON! various other bookmark animals and designs
Post a Comment
Read more

How I price my toys ....

.....I thought I would share with you today how I price my knitted Monsters.
I spent a long time researching how to price them and looking at how much other people charge for their toys (which are often not CE tested which they should be!)
Pricing ingredients: Cost of the products: wool, stuffing Use of equipment & other: Knitting needles, scissors, electricity for lights  My time: Designing the toy, knitting the toy, testing the toy CE Test: Making sure my toy is to CE standards
Now you have to decided how much you want to pay yourself an hour and any extra profit
How much do you get paid an hour? Shall we say minimum wage £7.50 per hour
The largest toy I make is Pookiechu (the pink one) she takes me 16 hours to make 16 x 7.50 = 120
so that makes Pookiechu £120 before I've even added on the cost of any wool etc!
I therefore decided to pay myself a lot less and she became £65 However even though I know you are paying for a quality toy made with quality products and to the CE stand…
Post a Comment
Read more

Thank you Teacher cards order

Morning Ellephantasticers!
Today I am sharing an order I've made for a friend. 2 x cards for Female teachers 1 x card for a male teacher Each card is £1.50 each  (plus p&p or free to collect from me)



If you would like a card please get in touch. I can do little school boy cards too. Blonde or brunette hair For male or female teachers
Here's an example of the school boy

Have a great Monday Helen xx

Post a Comment
Read more