DAY NINETY - Notes of Nature

Good morning.  It is supposed to be a warm, rain free day here in my neck of the woods, keeping my fingers crossed that this will be the case.  

I am pleased to say that I am finally starting to recover after having surgery last week, I cant believe that it has been just one week. There were a few issues after my operation and I did have to return to the hospital 4 days on the trot but now the medication has kicked in and I am feeling so much more human. Still tired, still cant do a lot but at least the pain is a lot easier and I can think, phew. 

 

Here is a card that Paula made during our get together last month. The style of card is called 'Retiform' and she has used the Notes of Natures stamp set and dies.

 

 

The Notes of nature stamp set is one of those that will be leaving the catalogue shortly. It is not being discounted in the sale that will start in 10 days time but if you wanted to grab it, best be quick.

It also comes with some co-ordinating dies too, the ones that create this lovely edging that Paula has put Linen Thread through.   

 

I shall be placing an order on Monday and should you wish to add anything to this please, do get in touch. 

 

 

 

You can find lots of nice things, in the Online Exclusie section of the Stampin' Up! store just by clicking on the image below.  It will open in a new window for you.  These products cant be found in any of the brochures nor catalogues.

 

Stampin' Up! have lots and lots of kits and each  month they are adding more and more to the collection.  If you click on the image below it will show you the kits that are available.  You can order these yourself or you are most welcome to get in touch with me to order them for you.  If you need any help at all please, just get in touch.  My contact details are below

 

 

The January - April Mini Catalogue is below for you to have a look thorough on line.  You just need to click on the catalogue image and it will open up in a new window.

You are more than welcome to call into the Craft Room and pick up a proper copy if you are local or why not get in touch and I will pop one in the post to you. 

Of course, there is always the annual catalogue with so much inside it.  Again, you just need to click on the catalogue image and it will open up in a new window.

You are more than welcome to call into the Craft Room and pick up a proper copy if you are local or why not get in touch and I will pop one in the post to you. 

 

 I would like to send you a thank you for placing an online order with me and using the Hostess Code.  I gather all the online orders placed throughout the month using the Hostess Code and pick a free gift for everyone that placed an order to send out to them along with a hand made card.

 

DAY EIGHTY FIVE - Crafting 'opps'

Good morning.  Well I only went and did it.  I have finally had my gall bladder removed.  I went into hospital on Friday and here I am at home, starting the recovery process. 

I am very sore, in quite a lot of pain and can not get comfy at all but so proud of myself for actually doing this.  Of course, it does mean that I can now go out to Cyprus in June and welcome the latest addition to the family when he decides to make an appearance.  

Crafting has had to go on hold obvsiously, I cant walk more than a couple of steps at a time, my breathing is rather shallow and I cant think, at all.  But it will come back bit by bit.  

In the meantime, let me share my crafting 'opps' moment with you.  I was making an anniversary card for Son and Daughter in Law and the sentiment didnt stamp out properly. 

 

 

Stampin' Up! have introduced this new die pack, two dies and it is called Happy Little Things, well now I know where it got its name from.  It made me so happy to realise that all I had to do was stamp out the sentiment properly, die cut it out, add a few dimensionals and who is to know that I had a crafting 'opps' moment?

You can find this, along with lots of other nice things, in the Online Exclusie section of the Stampin' Up! store just by clicking on the image below.  It will open in a new window for you. 

 

Stampin' Up! have lots and lots of kits and each  month they are adding more and more to the collection.  If you click on the image below it will show you the kits that are available.  You can order these yourself or you are most welcome to get in touch with me to order them for you.  If you need any help at all please, just get in touch.  My contact details are below

 

 

The January - April Mini Catalogue is below for you to have a look thorough on line.  You just need to click on the catalogue image and it will open up in a new window.

You are more than welcome to call into the Craft Room and pick up a proper copy if you are local or why not get in touch and I will pop one in the post to you. 

Of course, there is always the annual catalogue with so much inside it.  Again, you just need to click on the catalogue image and it will open up in a new window.

You are more than welcome to call into the Craft Room and pick up a proper copy if you are local or why not get in touch and I will pop one in the post to you. 

 

 I would like to send you a thank you for placing an online order with me and using the Hostess Code.  I gather all the online orders placed throughout the month using the Hostess Code and pick a free gift for everyone that placed an order to send out to them along with a hand made card.

 

DAY SEVENTY EIGHT - Cards for the Cafe

Good morning,  we have the sunshine this morning but it is a tad cold out there brrrr.  I do hope to have a day of doing allsorts, a bit of gardening, a few chores, a bit of a wander and some time in the Craft Room.

Day 12 of this liver shinking diet and I think I have cracked it.  As long as I plan ahead, know exactly what I am having for my meals and snacks, I can do this.  Quite shocked that I really can drink more than 2 litres a day and very surprised that I am not feeling hungry at all.  The headaches have gone however the fatigue around 7pm is surprising.  Just 3 more days to go and then it will be operation time.  Obviously I really am very anxious and nervous but at my age, its no surprise.  It means that I can get myself recovered, have lots of time doing not a lot and then get ready to go and welcome our first grandson.

We had our 'Cards for the Cafe' day yesterday and it was wonderful.  It was hosted by Tricia & Sheila who are Friends of the Sinfin Nature Reserve and 14 of us got together the make cards for the cafe to sell.  Here are a few photos.

 

 

 

By the end of the day, all the cards that had been made and all the cards that had been donated came to 249.  An amazing number and personally, I dont think that is the final number.  I know of a few more folk that couldnt make it to the event but have made some cards at home, ready to donate.  It is so wonderful to see what we can all do when we come together and it was such fun.  Hoping this may become an annual event.  

 

I had best go and start my day.  Thank you so much for having a read and I hope you have a super start to your week.  Tracey x

 

 

 

 

DAY SEVENTY TWO - Another card from the Notes of Nature Bundle

Good morning, up bright and early today.  Got a bit to do before leaving the house but I think I am also excited by having to finish off the decorations for Easter.

Day 5 of the diet and apart from headache and going a little dizzy at times, feeling fine.  I do like to see the numbers change on the scales each day.  Of course doing this diet, having the operation and a nice slow, relaxing recovery is all part of the plan so that I can go and see the youngest daughter when she gives birth to our grandson in June.  Such an exciting time for all of us.

Mother is doing well although she is poorly yet again.  Whether its a common cold, flu or covid, no one knows.  But she is keeping her spirits up and staying as positive as she can.  Her twin is also in very high spirits as we are all planning her wedding which will be in November. Another exciting occasion for us to look forward to, my what another busy year.

We had a get together recently and had a play with the Notes of Nature stamp bundle.  I think this set is just perfect on its own but it will work so well with all the other wonderful things we have in our crafty stash.  Sally created this card below.

• Sally first stamped out in Pecan Pie (first and second generation stamping), some of the images from the stamp set on Basic White card and cut this down to fit on the front of a Thick Basic White Card Base.
• Using different shade of green she stamped out the leaf a couple of times and coloured it in, again, with different greens and die cut this out.
• Die cut out foliage in Mossy Meadow and Pecan Pie card and put it all together on dimensionals (3D foam pads)
• The sentiment is from the same set and stamped out on Basic White card and adhered acraoss the center of the die cut elements.  

A list of all the products used can be found at the bottom of this post.  If you would like to know more about how this card was created, please do let me know.   

I shall be placing a Stampin' Up! order today and if you are local to Derby and can collect from me, I shall be very happy to get anything that you need.  My contact details are below so please, do get in touch.

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

 

Did you know that Stampin' Up! have lots and lots of kits available.  If you click on the image below a new page will open up and show you what is available. 

 

The January - April Mini Catalogue is below for you to have a look thorough on line.  You just need to click on the catalogue image and it will open up in a new window.

You are more than welcome to call  into the Craft Room and pick up a proper copy if you are local or why not get in touch and I will pop one in the post to you. 

Of course, there is always the annual catalogue with so much inside it.  Again, you just need to click on the catalogue image and it will open up in a new window.

You are more than welcome to call into the Craft Room and pick up a proper copy if you are local or why not get in touch and I will pop one in the post to you. 

The Stampin' Up! Online Exclusives won’t be found in any of the catalogues.  These products are brilliant to spark your creativity and expand your crafting collection, all from the convenience of the online store. 

Just click on the image to see whats currently available and please, do get in touch if you have any queries.

oh my, lots of lovely new things added to the Online Exclusive Section, well worth a visit

 

 I would like to send you a thank you for placing an online order with me and using the Hostess Code.  I gather all the online orders placed throughout the month using the Hostess Code and pick a free gift for everyone that placed an order to send out to them along with a hand made card.

 

 

 

Product List

Notes Of Nature Dies

[163203]

Notes Of Nature Bundle (English)

[162640]

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock

[159230]

Basic White A4 Cardstock

[159228]

Mossy Meadow A4 Cardstock

[133683]

Pecan Pie A4 Cardstock

[161726]

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[161665]

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154892]

Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161682]

Parakeet Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[159220]

Paper Snips

[103579]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

Clear Block Bundle

[118491]

Bone Folder

[102300]

DAY SEVENTY ONE - Kits and Textured Floral Mothers Day Card

 

 

Good morning. Whoop whoop I managed 3 days of the  liver shrinkage diet and survived.  Today is day four and only another nine to go.   What the does entail?  only 900 calories, only a certain amount of milk and a list of foods.  I can do this though.  I wonder who else has gone through it.  I have to do this diet prior to having my gall bladder removed next week.  It enables the surgeon to move my liver during the keyhole operation, oh my.

Today I need to find my craft room tables.  They are covered in all sorts but that is inbetween  so that is  visiting mum, visiting friends and doing a few chores.....keeping the mind occupied so I dont think of food....who mentioned food?

So this was the card I took over to mum yesterday, along with flowers and a home made chocolate cake (knew she was having lots of visitors and I know they all like my cakes.  I used the stamp set Floral Textures again, well its such a wonderful stamp set and I love this design of card.

 

The base is a crumb cake card with a basic white card panel.  Linen Thread to make it appear like a wreath, I cant believe how much Linen Thread I use on my cards.  The flowers are a mixture of Lemon Lolly, Rich Razzelberry, Berry Burst and Melon Mambo all stamped out in first, second and third generation.  The leaves are a mix of Old Olive, Mossy Meadow and some Lemon Lime Twist which I stamped directly on to the Basic White card base.    Some are raised, some are flat.  I do love making this type of card.  

I am having a sale in the Craft Room.  Lots of bits and pieces on the sales dresser.  If you fancy a browse, do get in touch to arrange to pop in.  Always happy to put the kettle on.

There are some wonderful new products in the Online Exclusive section of the Stampin' Up! store including these wonderful kits

You can order these kits, or any other kits by clicking on the image below. (Kits Collection).  Alternatively you can get in touch with me and I will order it for you for either collection from The Craft Room or to have it delivered directly to you.

Did you know that Stampin' Up! have lots and lots of kits available.  If you click on the image below a new page will open up and show you what is available.  

You could always join me in the Craft Room with your kit to make up the projects during our 'KIT' get together evening.  The next one is hoping to take place on Friday 12th April but this is tentative as I am unsure how I will be after my operation.  

Thank you so much for having a read.  Hope you have a wonderful start to the week and please, do get in touch if I can help with anything crafty or Stampin' Up!  I always like to help if I can.  Tracey x

 

 

The January - April Mini Catalogue is below for you to have a look thorough on line.  You just need to click on the catalogue image and it will open up in a new window.

You are more than welcome to call  into the Craft Room and pick up a proper copy if you are local or why not get in touch and I will pop one in the post to you. 

Of course, there is always the annual catalogue with so much inside it.  Again, you just need to click on the catalogue image and it will open up in a new window.

You are more than welcome to call into the Craft Room and pick up a proper copy if you are local or why not get in touch and I will pop one in the post to you. 

The Stampin' Up! Online Exclusives won’t be found in any of the catalogues.  These products are brilliant to spark your creativity and expand your crafting collection, all from the convenience of the online store. 

Just click on the image to see whats currently available and please, do get in touch if you have any queries.

oh my, lots of lovely new things added to the Online Exclusive Section, well worth a visit

 

 I would like to send you a thank you for placing an online order with me and using the Hostess Code.  I gather all the online orders placed throughout the month using the Hostess Code and pick a free gift for everyone that placed an order to send out to them along with a hand made card.