My Collection

Anyone can join in this Nosy-Parker's-Dream-Meme by leaving their link at My Place And Yours . This week's theme was chosen by Kate from Fox's Lane. Kate says 'I want to see a photo or photos of what it is that you collect. Then if you feel like it you could let us know what your collection rules are; Does it have to be green? Does it have to be from another country? Does it have to be second hand or a gift? Does it have to be old or complete?...What constitutes a collection for you? Is it more than three of the same thing? Is it rare things? Is your collection ongoing or is it complete? ...what's your story?'

I must admit that I don't really collect anything. With my husband having Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) I cannot leave things around the house to gather dust and make more work for him. He cleans the house obsessively, infact the hoover is never put away, as he hoovers at least three times a day, having to do each room in a specific order! Under these restraints it's hard to collect items as I, like anyone else, would prefer my collection to be on show so that I could enjoy it.
But thinking more about this theme, I realised I do collect one thing, and that is Yankee Candles. I love their fragrances and often burn a candle whilst I'm crafting. My husband doesn't like candles, but knowing I like them so much, he does actually buy them for me sometimes.

I keep them, yes, in a cupboard, which smells gorgeous when I open it! I have just two candles on display. They are in the Lounge because they each have a tray and matching shade and are therefore decorative and 'acceptable' to Hubby. The rest are hidden away in the cupboard. I think I have over twenty candles of varying sizes and perfumes, and because I use them up, it's an ever-changing collection and will never be 'complete'.

Sizzix Birthday Cards

Yes, that is a Yankee Candle in the photo! I often have candles burning when I'm crafting and I have lots of them around the house. I've even done a scrapbook page on Yankee Candles.....but back to the cards.....

I have a Cuttlebug machine which can take dies from other manufacturers, like this flower die from Sizzix. I thought I would try something with white flowers on white card. The corners of the cards have been rounded using my newest 'toy', the We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper and the ribbons are from some rolls I bought in Brighton just the other day.

My husband says these cards are too modern and look like I 'just stuck a piece of flowery paper on a card.' Oh well, I can't please everyone all of the time! (and some people none of the time it seems!).

At least I'm happy with the results of my crafting afternoon - and I managed to use up five sheets of white card in the process! I think I might try this technique again but with a butterfly punch instead of the die this time.

Don't forget I have a Sizzix Giveaway to help me use up the excess of white card I find myself with! Take a look at  http://cupboardcrafter.blogspot.com/2009/08/sissix-giveaway.html