DAY FIFTY ONE - Online Exclusives on Last Chance List, Lego Boxes and Paddington

 

 

Good morning and a lovely warmer morning to wake up to today.  We travelled back from Cyprus where the mornings were really cold, on Tuesday and yesterday was a day of catching up and collecting bits and pieces from everyone that had saved them from me.

Went off to see my friends at the pain management group and how wonderful it was to see everyone that was there.  Such good friends and new faces too.

Mum had been doing so well and we have been chatting 'online' of a fashion and had some lovely conversations but yesterday she had a fall out of bed.  She doesnt know what happened, why she ended up on the floor nor why she has a great big gash up her leg.  Most of the morning was waiting for the paramedics who came around 1.30pm followed by an ambulence to the hospital.  My sister and I drove to the hospital at 9pm as there was no sign of any transportation to bring them home.  Mums leg has had strips to tape it up, and not one but 3 bandages put on it.  We got them home and left them with a cuppa so I will go off to visit them again later today.  

Mum has a hospital bed which is lower than her bed and because it can move up and down, the carers that visit daily can help her easier.  Unfortunately, the bed has two 'wedges' that go down each side of the bed to help mum not fall out.  Mum is a rather large lady and the wedges just make her feel hemmed in and if she rolls on to them, they will move and she will fall out of bed, which she has done.  Although we have asked for a bed with sides on, she isnt allowed to have these on the bed because she has dementia. We are told that dementia patients climb over the bars to get out.  There is not a cat is hells chance that my mum can climb over a step never mind about rails on a bed so today, I will be getting on the telephone to see what can be done.  We cant have mum falling out again, she will break her hip or other bones and we dont want that.  Rant over. 

 

Our return to UK started at 1am in the morning, getting ready to pick up Katerina, who took us to the airport at 5am in the morning.  Our flight left on time but we went to Heathrow.  I would much rather go to Heathrow and travel to Derby on the train than travel back in the middle of the night and loose a whole nights sleep.  It is easier on the body especially with Rhumatoid Arthritis.

From Heathrow we took the tube to Paddington where we stopped for a cuppa and a bite to eat.  On my last trip to Paddington we couldnt find the statue as it had been away for refurbishment.  Well I found him this week.  His nose is so shiny for all the folk that rub it, so wonderful to see

 

The statue is a lot smaller than you think though.

So today we are off to a funeral which is sad.  My neighbours on one side both passed away recently so we shal go and pay our respects.

Then later this afternoon I shall most definately be in the craft room and getting creative, so looking forward to it.  I need a few specail cards so will get on to it today.

I dont think I shared these little treat boxes with you that Sheila made

 

Arent they smashing.  They fit the chocolate in perfectly.  Love them.  

 

The Online Exclusives that I am sharing today are the Nested Friends stamp set and co-ordinating dies.  If you purchase them seperately, the stamp set is £9.60 and the dies are  £6.20.

 So much inspiration on Pinterest if you wanted to have a look. 

To have a browse through all the online Exclusives, including those that have been added to the Last Chance List, click on the image below and it will take you to a new window for you to have a look through

Thank you so much for having a read today. Tracey x

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Then there is an additional Scrap Booking Brochure which will open up if you click on it.

 

Lots of new Online Exclusives have been added.  To have a browse, click on the image below and it will take you to a new window for you to have a look through

 Should you wish to place an order online, you can click on the image below and a new window will open up where you can have a browse through the shop. Please do get in touch with me if you would like any help.  My contact details are at the end of the post and I really am happy to help as much as I can.

 

If you would like to get in touch with me, here is where I can be found.  

I would love to hear from you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

DAY FORTY Eight - The last of the Frames and Flowers Speciality Designer Papers and Quiet Reflection

 

Good morning, starting off another week.  ohh lots of plans this week.  Unfortunately we have to pack up today and get ready to come home tomorrow morning, well before dawn.  So its a busy morning before going out to see the girls and families. 

Tomorrow I get to go shopping at St. Pancras before getting on the train to go home and then a night in my own bed.  Wedensday is a catch with some wonderful folk at the pain management group that I go to,.  I cant tell you how seeing them really lifts my spirits and the converstations really help me with all that I go through health wise.  Thursday I shall catch up in the Craft Room as Friday lots of crafty friends coming round to have a day making One Sheet Wonders,  

Looking forward to seeing mum and dad but it will be so hard to leave the girls and my grandsons....I just have to plan my next visit.

Here are the last of the Frames and Flowers cards that were made.  I have still have a few elements left so you will be seeing some more in the near future.

 

Quiet Reflection - Online Exclusive Stamp Set

Did you know that this stamp set is still available to purchase?  You can find it in the 'Online Exclusive' section of the store.  I know I have mentioned it a few times but, for anyone just reading my blog for the first time, Online Exclusive products can not be found in any brochure nor catalogue.  If you need help with the Online Exclusives please get in touch, my contact details are below.  I am always happy to help.

The Quiet Reflection stamp set is also included in the Last Chance section which means that it has been reduced from £25.00 to £12.50 and if you need inspiration, well, check out instagram as well as Pinterest. 

Now I need to get my act together and get sorted for my day.  Thank you so much for having a read and I hope you have a wonderful start to your week.  Tracey

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If you click on the image, it will also open up in a new window.

 

Then there is an additional Scrap Booking Brochure which will open up if you click on it.

 

Lots of new Online Exclusives have been added.  To have a browse, click on the image below and it will take you to a new window for you to have a look through

 Should you wish to place an order online, you can click on the image below and a new window will open up where you can have a browse through the shop. Please do get in touch with me if you would like any help.  My contact details are at the end of the post and I really am happy to help as much as I can.

 

If you would like to get in touch with me, here is where I can be found.  

I would love to hear from you.

 

 

 

 

 

DAY FORTY SEVEN - Drawing around dies and Mixed Florals

 

 

 

Good morning. Oh my yesterday was such a busy day in the end.  We ended up going to the capital, Nicosia to a couple of shops to see what we could find as I was looking for lamps for the spare room.  Well success, we found lamps, we grabbed new pillows and when we got home, I cleaned the spare room out and made it look very warm and inviting should we have visitors come out to stay.  A job well done and I got a lot of satisfaction from it.  Mind you, I was so shattered at the end of the day, I wont be doing quite so much today. 

My next project (on my next visit) is to take 4 picture frames that decorate the wall in the spare room and turn them into something nice and cheerful.  Always got to have a project on the go.

Speaking of projects, I wondered how you store your dies.  I keep mine in the original packaging but when there are a lot of smaller dies in a set, I drawer round them.  First of all it helps me see what goes where as I always struggle to put them back the same way.  It also helps me to make sure that I put them ALL away and I haven't left one out anywhere.  Do you do this?

I wanted to share the Mixed Florals stamp set which is in the Online Exclusive section 

This is the stamp set but there is a whole suite of products that co-ordinate with this including dies, another stamp set called Mixed Labels and co-ordinating dies, a 3D embossing folder called Plaster Painting, Mixed Media Florals 12"x12" Designer Series Papers and Low Profile Dots embellishments.  

As usual you can purchase all the items individually or as a whole suite.  If you click on the picture above, it will take you to another page that will open up to show you all the elements.

Well. I had best get ready for my day.  Thank you so much for having a read.  Tracey x

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Then there is an additional Scrap Booking Brochure which will open up if you click on it.

 

Lots of Online Exclusives..  To have a browse, click on the image below and it will take you to a new window for you to have a look through

  

Should you place an online order during the month of January 2025 please do add the Hostess code below and I shall send you a little thank you in February.  If you need help place an order, do get in touch with me, my contact details are at the end of the post.

Should you wish to place an order online, you can click on the image below and a new window will open up where you can have a browse through the shop. Please do get in touch with me if you would like any help.  My contact details are at the end of the post and I really am happy to help as much as I can.

 

If you would like to get in touch with me, here is where I can be found.  

I would love to hear from you.

 

 

 

DAY FORTY SIX - Birthday card and Otterly Amazing Online Exclusive

                              

Good morning Saturday.  No rain is expected today which is a bonus.  I would like to go and see some sand banks that have appeared at out local beach.  Not sure if this is usual for this time of year but some fresh air and to check them out will be nice.  We also have to have a good clean up and to start the packing as we only have a couple of days left before returning home.   I also hope to see the girls and little ones too at some stage. Its all go but I wouldn't have it any other way.

 

Here is a card I made recently for our Great Niece (daughter of our niece).  It was her birthday whilst we were away and I do like to leave cards to be opened, fingers crossed she like it.

It is nice to create something a little different and this was rather different for me but very girly which I believe Alice is.   

Another Online Exclusive is the Otterly Amazing Stamp Set.  I have seen so many cute cards and other projects made with this stamp set during my internet travels, have you?

There is a whole suite of products that co-ordinate with the stamp set which includes

OTTERLY AMAZING PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (10% off)
* 10 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, d, e

OTTERLY AMAZING DIES (10% off)
* 15 dies
* Largest die: 3-1/2" x 1-1/2" (8.9 x 3.8 cm)
* Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine
* Compatible with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine

OTTERLY ADORABLE 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
* 12 sheets of patterned paper: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs
* Acid free
* Lignin free

LOST LAGOON SOFT CORDING
* Width: 1/8" (3.2 mm)
* Length: 10 yards (9.1 m)

RIVERSIDE IRREGULAR PEARLS
* 120 adhesive-backed pieces
* 40 each of 3 colours
* 5 mm, 6 mm
* Product colours: Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon, white

To see all the products, just click on the image above.  You can purchase the whole suite or each item individually.  If you need more information please, get in touch, my details are below.

Thank you so much for having a read today.  Tracey x

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If you click on the image, it will also open up in a new window.

 

Then there is an additional Scrap Booking Brochure which will open up if you click on it.

 

Lots of Online Exclusives..  To have a browse, click on the image below and it will take you to a new window for you to have a look through

  

Should you place an online order during the month of January 2025 please do add the Hostess code below and I shall send you a little thank you in February.  If you need help place an order, do get in touch with me, my contact details are at the end of the post.

Should you wish to place an order online, you can click on the image below and a new window will open up where you can have a browse through the shop. Please do get in touch with me if you would like any help.  My contact details are at the end of the post and I really am happy to help as much as I can.

 

If you would like to get in touch with me, here is where I can be found.  

I would love to hear from you.

 

 

 

DAY FORTY FIVE - Valentines and Heirloom Arrangements

 

Good morning, whoop whoop the weekend is nearly here.  As it is Friday I woke up with that 'Friday Feeling' and a spring in my step.  We have no plans for today except to spend time with family and the little ones.

It was the coldest night of the year (and the Winter) in Cyprus last night going down to just 3 dgrees which isnt really heard of on the coast.  It will get up to around 17 degrees by the afternoon so a read in the sunshine may be needed later.  

With my limited crafting supplies I created this card for hubby as it is Valentines Day today.  

The stamp set is from a clear un-named packet that I picked up at a car boot.  I managed to do a bit of watercolouring and colouring in using the wax crayons that Stampin' Up! had some years ago which are my 'go to' for colours in Cyprus.  These are now becoming a little hard and sticky so I am not too sure how long they will last for even though they are in a dark cupboard, in a box and out of sunlight.   Hubby loved it and that is what was important.  And to tell you the truth, I loved making it.

My shopping trip with Sophia the other day was wonderful.  We had a couple of hours in the local Mall which is full of shops, lots of space and super clean with heaters on so it was warm.  Lots of coffee shops and cafes and I was able to grab an outfit for Maximos. 

I am sure you know that there are lots of Kits in the Online Exclusive section of the shop but did you know about the kits that have been released this month?  Here is one of them called Heirloom Arrangements and it has a very Vintage Feel to it.  

If you click on the image below, I am hoping that a reel will open with a few more details.

By clicking on the image below, it will take you to see all the kits that are currently available.  A new window will open for you to see them.

Should you wish to order a kit and can collect from the Craft Room, Derby then please, do get in touch today as I shall be placing an order this evening and I can add it to that order.  Of course, you can place an order to have anything delivered to you directly but during Sale A Bration (until the end of the month) you could pick something for free with a £55.00 order (before postage charges).

Do let me know if you would like a little more explanation or any help with placing an order.

Well, the sun is now out so I had best get myself ready to start my day.  Thank you so much for having a read.  Tracey x

Stampin' Up! News and Offers

If you click on the image, it will also open up in a new window.

 

Then there is an additional Scrap Booking Brochure which will open up if you click on it.

 

Lots of new Online Exclusives have been added.  To have a browse, click on the image below and it will take you to a new window for you to have a look through

Should you wish to place an order online, you can click on the image below and a new window will open up where you can have a browse through the shop. Please do get in touch with me if you would like any help.  My contact details are at the end of the post and I really am happy to help as much as I can.

 

If you would like to get in touch with me, here is where I can be found.  

I would love to hear from you.