The weekend is nearly over

and what a lovely weekend it has been.

The wedding was fantastic. We had a great day even if it did drizzle. Both Leah and Will looked so happy and we wish them all the very best in their future together. The reception was so special, the food was to die for and I even got up for a boogie. We were dirty stop outs as we didnt get home till nearly midnight. A smashing day and one we will remember for many years to come.

Saturday I was up with the larks, which is not unusual for me. After all the chores were done I had visitor after visitor from about 11 so spent the rest of the day drinking coffee and having lots of crafty chatting. Even managed a couple of hours in the craft room before the X Factor and wow, that was a very entertaining evening. Who do you think will go out tonight? mmm I know who I WANT to leave but I bet they dont.

I saw the sunrise again today and guess what I did. I know I said I wasnt going, I know I said I didnt need anything but off I went to the NEC. It was great, I saw so many new things, demonstrations, new techniques and was so impressed. Yes there were lots of bead stalls and other crafting things that I am not interested in but....the people demonstrating had so much time and patience explaining things to me that I really appreciated it. Especially as this is their fourth day of doing it. I came away with a lot of knowledge (and a lot of bags).

Have you met puddy?? Isnt he a cutie??




Off to see what is happening with the x factor whilst glittering my cards for Tuesday night swap. Thanks for having a read and dont forget to leave a comment, just so that I know that people do stop by.

Have a great evening

Tracey

The weekend is just around the corner

yep the weekend is nearly here, again. Just one more sleep to go, how I love my weekends. I havent done half as much as I wanted to do this week but will catch up at the weekend. The ho*****rk will still be there next week so I dont mind if I miss it this once.

We are off to a wedding today which I am really looking forward to and tomorrow will be xmas shopping and xmas cards. Sunday I may just nip to NEC, not too sure yet.



Here is yet another card from the Tall Tales and Animal Stories set. I am not too sure if I went a bit OTT on this one as there isnt much white space and I do like white space on my cards, if you havent already noticed.

Thanks for having a look and have a great day, whatever you are up to

Tracey

Flower for all seasons

Tuesday already and my craft room is just about sorted after Saturday. It means I can go and play tonight, yipee.

Have you seen the Flower for all Seasons stamp set on page 46 on the catalogue. I have fallen in love with it. Guess what I am going to be doing this week, having a good old play with this set. At a price of only £10.95 + p+p for 4 stamps, it works out at less than £2.90 per stamp. What do you think about the perfectly co-ordinating thread in the buttons? If you click on the picture you will get a better look.

Have a great evening, whatever you are up to and thanks for having a read

Tracey

Hall of fame

I was so busy on Saturday that my camera stayed in my pocket for most of the day, forget to take pictures of the cupcakes, the display stand, all the cards around the house etc. etc. how could I?

I did remember to take some pictures and here they are.








I have managed to put quite a few bits away in my craft room but it still needs some more time in there before I can work in it. Hopefully it will all be up and running again by tomorrow night as I have a few orders to sort out and lots of birthdays coming up.

And the winners are

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My random generator for picking out the raffle prize is known as Paul LOL. He gave the tickets a really good shake and here are the winning numbers.

127 wins the stamps in the bag
99 wins a stamp set
91 wins a stamp set
88 wins a ribbon bundle
126 wins a ribbon bundle
96 wins a ribbon bundle
79 wins a box of 6 x 6 papers
122 wins a bag of 6 x 6 papers
123 wins a bag of 6 x 6 papers

If you are lucky enough to have one of the wining tickets, please get in touch so that I can arrange to get your prize to you.


What a fantastic day I had yesterday but where did the time go to? The whole day had people coming and going, making and taking, for Lesley's it was baking and making but that was fine. Lots and lots of cards were made, a lovely atmosphere, some laughs (especially Sue with her horse and saddle). Sue thought the new Animal Stories included a horse and a saddle, she now knows it a giraffe and an owl but she left happy, with a card that looked like a horse and saddle.

It all kicked off about half 9 and went on till 7ish. Thank you to everyone who helped make it such a great day, especially Pam who looked after all the drinks and the washing up.

I was in bed for half 9 shattered and today have spent the whole day, in between visitors, cleaning up. Tomorrows task is to try and find my craft room.

Thanks for having a read.

open house today

yes its finally here and I think I am just about ready. Got to add the sparkle to the cup cakes, put all the stamp sets and punches out and then get myself dressed. So excited about it that I was up at half past 4 trying to remember what I had forgotten. Am I the only one who does that?

Here are a few cards the Lesley, Jaqui. Pam and myself played with at the Max Papercraft Show a couple of weeks ago









Thanks for having a read this Saturday morning and have a great weekend, whatever you are doing. For those that paying me a visit later, I look forward to seeing you

Tracey

A helping hand

As you know I had a table at the Papermax Show a couple of weeks ago which was all a bit last minute with only a weeks notice to get things ready. I hadnt had chance to make many samples and time was running out. A couple of nights before the show we had our crafty night at Ilkeston Arena and I asked everyone if they would like to enter a little competition. I had a 6x6 of some new designer papers, a couple of new stamp sets, the butterfly stamp and a few bits of cardstock. All they had to do was make a card or two using these items, which I would use on my table at the show. A young girl who was attending the youth club in the same building chose a winner who was Anne.

A big thank you goes to Liz, Anne and Sue for helping me out, it really was appreciated.

These smashing cards were created by Liz

This was the winning card that Anne made

This little stunner was made by Sue.

As well as getting everything ready for Saturday, which I am really looking forward to, I am trying to update my blog with different sections. The right hand side panel is getting very busy and very cluttered so I am doing a bit of housekeeping. Jayne dont worry, its not home housekeeping, its computer housekeeping.

You should now see two links just under my header, one for Stamperettes and one for Special Offers. These should be up and running properly over the next week or so.

Let me know what you think

UPDATED - There are now three links as I have added stamping events. I am quite proud of myself for being able to do this.

Comments Please

Sophia, one of my twins called today to say that she had been busy this morning, believe it or not, she has made her first card. It's her boyfriends bithday this week and she had spent a couple of hours with her big sis.

I told her that I would put it on my blog but she doesnt believe that people will look at her card and leave her a comment.

I think its lovely. Well done Sophia x x

Mid week already. I am on a countdown to my open house a week on Saturday. That is only 10 more sleeps and such a lot to do in so little time. Its a good job I work well under pressure.

Another picture from the show on Sunday although I think it may be a bit blury or do I need new glasses. This is Lesley having a play.



She created some wonderful cards with the new butterfly punch and Flight of the Butterfly stamp set.

The big day

The Derby Papermax Show was a great day out. I really enjoyed myself and it was all down to the help of Jayne, Jacqui, Pam, Lesley. Once we had set up stall we had a lot of interest from everyone who came to say hello. Lots of new faces and plenty of support from friends. A big thank you to all who

I had a great day on Sunday at the Derby Papermax Show. It had been a very hectic week getting everything ready but well worth it. Here are some pictures, lots more to follow during the rest of the week.
The colour theme for the table was red and green (old olive and real red.

some of the cards that were on the table



it does look a bit jumbled in this picture
but it didn't look like that in reality. This was just a corner of the table, I am not a very good photographer I am afraid.


THANK YOU's go out to Jayne, Jacqui, Pam and Lesley for everything that you did on Sunday. You made the day go so perfectly.

Sunday morning and its going to be a great day (fingers crosssed). I am looking forward to going to the Max Papercraft show at Moorways. Not been on the computer this week as I have been busy preparing everything for the table and I still dont think I am ready now, with just a couple of hours to go.

Another couple of little bits I made for the table.

Wish me luck and I will tell you all about it tomorrow.

Tracey