Happy Mother's Day !

Happy Mother's Day to you all !

Silly me made my cards weeks ago (shock, horror ,very organised ) and then today after giving them out I realised I hadn't taken any pictures. Think it works better when I'm lastminute.com lol !

Anyway I do have a special card to show you- made by my youngest, Isabel. Isn't it wonderful ?

I just love it when I receive a hand made card.

She has used one of her stamps from Pink Gem. She loves these cute characters and even has one of the stamps named after her ! Janet ran a competition to name 2 little monster stamps (very appropriate lol! ) and Isabel was sooo excited when her choice of Iggy and Izzy won.

We even had to go to our local stockist and take a picture of her with 'her' stamps on sale !

Better go and inform my cute little monster it's time for bed, back soon x

Mini !!!!

Morning all,

How are we ? I've been really suffering with my knee this week, hobbling about as though I'm aboout 100 ! The doctors have said I've got to rest and sit with it elevated and I have been signed off work for a while but on the positive side hopefully I will be able to get more crafting done. Just need to move everything on the floor under my desk so there's room to sit with my leg up lol ! Another positive is I haven't been able to go upstairs very often and see all the mess that is being created by the new bathroom. Nearly finished now, looking forward to putting the accessories in- can you get Baja Breeze towels lol ?

Well, it's April today and no showers yet but we do have the launch of the new Mini Catalogue !!!!!

There are loads of fantastic new things inside - including the Big Shot and, some exclusive SU dies and embossing folders, also new stamps,punches, papers, buttons AND Baja Breeze ribbon !! (other colours too, I'm just more excited about this one ).

This is a little card and stationery I sent out with the Mini- those tiny little flowers on the right are from the Itty Bitty set (with matching punches and buttons) and look lovely with the flower from Greenhouse Garden. I do love my flowers and am missing my Friday floristry :(

I have put this picture on the right hand side and it will (fingers crossed, IT expert is at school ! ) take you straight to the Mini so grab a drink and go and have a look.

I have been waiting for the new Owl punch which is available today so I can feel an order coming- for medicinal purposes of course !

If you would like to treat yourself , please get in touch. Now, at least I've got all day to decided which scrapbook album to get, anyone got any favourites ?

Bathroom chaos

Evening all,

They have started on the new bathroom today and everywhere is in chaos - I didn't realise how much stuff I have accumulated in my airing cupboard! Perhaps I should leave it empty and use it for storing craft goodies lol.

Todays cards were made for my cutie little nephew who was 2 yesterday. Having two girls I don't 'do' boys but I decided the Celebrations papers were perfect for a toddler, bright and colourful but not babyish..

The monster's balloon is paper pieced and just a small piece of string stamped from the one in the Crazy for Cupcakes set. Had to make another one from the girls..........

Used Fox and Friends this time and I also used the monkey to stamp some wrapping paper but I forgot to take a picture He had a little party yesterday at a ball pool/play centre and I had to laugh when Isabel said it was a lot smaller than when she used to go !!! It's amazing how perception changes with age - I couldn't believe how loud it was lol !!

Printed Petals

Hello all, hope you are well

I'm still suffering with my knee but it was a good excuse to sit outside in the garden this afternoon ! Hasn't it been a beautiful week ? I love Spring and it has definitely sprung now lol !

Todays card is using a new set for me (actually it's not mine I stamped a few from Angie ) - Printed Petals.........

Colours are Tempting Turquoise and Rich Razzleberry. Sorry the En Francais writing looks smaller at the bottom, it isn't I just couldn't squat down to take a level piccie !

Enjoy your weekend and don't forget to change the clocks - an hour less in bed !

Another fun day !

Hello there

I've had another enjoyable day today because after I'd got a visit to the doctors over with, my friend Angie came round to ' play '. We covered my kitchen with SU goodies and then chatted, crafted and ate cake ! What more could a girl want lol !!!

Several hours later we decided we had better pack up before my girls were back from school - thanks Angie I really enjoyed it ( and the girls soon finished off the rest of the cake !)

Haven't taken any pics of todays efforts yet but I will show you some of the very clever swaps I received last weekend. I have got more but some contain 'top secret' ingredients so I can't show you just yet lol !

Anyway these are what the very talented ladies came up with...........

Some inspiring ideas eh ? I won't credit anyone individually (in case I miss someone ) but a very big thank you to everyone who swapped with me.

Looking at the stamping on the napkin on the last one reminds me, I have a little confession..........

At the training event we were using a new wheel (all will be revealed soon ) but I got a bit carried away and 'wheeled' Old Olive ink off the page and across the crisp, white tablecloth ! Can't take me anywhere lol ! If anyone asks I'm going to blame Nicky lol !!!

Back soon x

What a Perfect Day

Evening all,

Hope you've all had a nice day - I have had a fantastic one !

Been to my first Stampin Up regional training event at Coventry and met some lovely, creative ladies. Special hello and waves to Nicky, Terri and Sylvia, fellow newbies who kept me company.

We got to see and play with some of the amazing new goodies available to you from 1st April- unfortunately I can't show you those yet but I will show you the swap I made.

Here is the recipe on the reverse.............

and here's a few of the fronts

I've never done swapping before but it was great fun and next time I will show you some of the fab creations I received in return.

Also Hubby got to see Wolves beat local rivals Aston Villa for the first time in over 30 years so he's had a good day too !

Off to add to my wish list - its definitely got bigger after today lol !

Thank you to Paula, Charlotte and Kelly and everyone from Stampin Up for a great day.

Hiya,

Just popping in to show you a quick card so you don't think I'm neglecting you lol !


Todays colours are Concorde Crush and Melon Mambo........

Background paper is stamped from one of the flowers in the Growing Green set - this set make some beautiful backrounds and it's so quick !

Flower is made from Scalloped circle and Boho Blossom punches and a few of the gorgeous pearls to decorate.

Think this will be one to keep in for next time Sophie needs an instant card - Melon Mambo always passes the test !