Getting Crafty

So I have started a bit of a project which I'm really excited to show you all!I've been testing out some card making techniques and I found one that I'm really pleased with so at the moment I'm getting lots of practice making a years supply of birthday and Christmas cards for my family and friends hopefully this will save me some money and help me work out what works and what doesn't, I can also gauge a bit of reaction to them (I have some pretty honest friends!)When I have finished making a supply I shall post some pictures for your opinions and then maybe think about selling a few (possibly online or at least to friends and family) as I have all this free time at the moment I might as well do something with it.

A sneak preview of my card making essentials you cant tell much from this as they will be very personalised, I wont just be sticking on the stickers (as long as I get them done in time or everyone is getting butterfly cards last minute).
While I was shopping for supplies I also spotted a cross stitch sale bin (I love cross stitch and sales win-win) here are the bargains I picked up!
The bottom 3 were 99p each and the ones on the sides even come with little plastic frames! and the doggy in the middle was £4.99 but its almost A4 size and I'm a bit of a crazy dog lady so I couldn't resist.
Looks like I shall be kept very busy and hopefully I will have some things to show you soon!Does anyone else enjoy cross stitch? What would you be looking for in a handmade card?
Cariad xxx