http://www.paperkapers.co.uk handcrafted cards gifts and stationery Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:15:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As of January 25th Paperkapers and it's subsequent stores on Etsy and Folksy will gradually be closed. Fear not, this is not a sad moment, quite the opposite strangely. A very long story and life changing moments of recent months, has taken me along a new path, or appears to be sending ... http://www.paperkapers.co.uk/goodbye-paperkapers-hello-cupid-and-psyche/ Happy New Year to everyone who passes through my site.  Am hopeful that 2011 will bring great things, changes and hopefully a new creative streak. I've began 2011 in a strangely positive mood, let's hope it lasts a while. Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and creative New Year xx http://www.paperkapers.co.uk/happy-new-year/ Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas from Paperkapers.  Unfortunately due to various reasons my handcrafted Christmas didn't go to plan.  I didn't make as much as I'd wanted to a few months ago and therefore didn't add many new items to my shops.  I will be starting on some new ... http://www.paperkapers.co.uk/jingle-bells-jingle-bells/ Haven't updated this site in a while, combination of school summer holidays and having nothing new to report. I'm trying to work on some new designs and thinking of Christmas items. My Batty Book ribbons have been doing quite well , along with my dragonfly wedding card, I am hoping to ... http://www.paperkapers.co.uk/think-an-update-is-in-order/ I've been registered on folksy.com since November 2008, but never really did much on there.  However last week I decided to try listing some of my creations in a store on Folksy. Not really sure how many online stores is a good thing, but can only give it a go.  I ... http://www.paperkapers.co.uk/new-folksy-store/ The sun is shining and for some reason it makes me think of weddings.  No idea why.   Not a huge traditional wedding fan, but  do like wedding decor. My newest card creation is a very pretty and stylish Sparkly dragonfly wedding card, in ivory, pearl and gold. I like to create personalised ... http://www.paperkapers.co.uk/dragonflies-for-a-wedding/ This is my first attempt at a blog, so please bear with me!... I finished up a card and gift yesterday for Mumsie (Martin's Mum in other words!), for her birthday.  I'd started work on a felt owl to place on a card last year, but never got it finished.  ... http://www.paperkapers.co.uk/its-all-about-the-owls/ Lovely scented blue wool mix felt heart decoration.  I have added some ribbon embroidery and filled it with hand scented aroma beads in a 'Fresh Cut Roses' Fragrance. I am working on some more of these scented felt decorations, that can be hung in a closet or room, placed in a ... http://www.paperkapers.co.uk/handcrafted-scented-felt-heart/ Stylish handcrafted and decorated Fleur De Lis Gift Box, with lid and base.  Created to match my Fleur De Lis Greeting Card. Featuring embossed text, handpunched and glazed fleur embellishment, plus a customizable hang tag attached to sheer ribbon. Measurements 3 x 3" square and 2" deep Currently available on Etsy.com Please click on ... http://www.paperkapers.co.uk/fleur-de-lis-gift-box/ Pretty and Pink New Baby Girl Card. Measuring 125 x 125mm square. Featuring handpunched and embossed patchwork squares in pearl pink and plain white.   Handcut and glittered G for Girl, adorned with a pretty paper flower, sheer ribbon and crystal.  Edge of card has a subtle pearly pink haze. The name is customizable ... http://www.paperkapers.co.uk/second-card/