DAY TWO HUNDRED AND NINETY THREE - The start of another week

 

Good morning, woke up to a cooler day and very wet and soggy outside.  It is supposed to be raining all day today, oh well.  I saw the quote above and thought that this sums it up for this morning. 

My Sunday yesterday felt like a proper Sunday if you know what I mean.  A later and lazier start to the day, chores, visiting family and generally just catching up with things.  It was lovely to see mum again, I am going daily at the moment but wont pop in today.  She isnt the best as you would expect, if you didnt know she has Alzheimers as well as Vasular Dementia.  She has been given a sit up chair, with wings for her comfort as she tends to lean to one side a lot from Adult Social Services.  We are very lucky with the help she has been given by them as I hear some horror stories.  She has discovered that eating her meals with a spoon is far easier and she is so happy about that, a little bit child like if you know what I mean.  My sister and dad took her to the hairdressers last week and she loved it although it did take 2 days for her to get over it as it makes her so very tired.   

I was lucky enough to receive this wonderful handmade broch from my friend Ruth on Saturday.

 

Isnt she so very talented.  I am told that it is a Tracy Moreau design and it has been painted with acrylic paints with a uv resin on the top.  The details are amazing and the shine, wow. Its perfect for this time of year so I shall be wearing it with pride for the next few weeks. 

I am having a bit of an embellishment de-stash this week of lots of different Stampin' Up! retired goodies.  There will be a mix of full packs, half packs and a few bits in between, all looking for new homes.  If you would like to pop into the Craft Room and have a browse through what's on the dresser, just get in touch and we can arrange a time that works for us both.  Any excuse to pop the kettle on.  

 

 

Are you free for a Crafty get together on Saturday?  If you fancy joining us please do get in touch.  My contact details at at then end of this post.   

 

 I have a busy day today so off to make a start on it.  Thank you so much for having a read and I hope the weather doesnt spoil the start of your day.  Tracey x

 

Stampin' Up! news and offers

You can flip through the new catalogue online by clicking on the image below or even download a copy to keep. 

If you would like to collect a proper copy from the Craft Room then get in touch.  I do have a few that I will happily pass on to you. 

Click the image below to browse the full collection in the Online Exclusive range of products, look out for the "new" stickers to easily spot the latest additions.

 

There are still products available in the Last Chance section of the Stampin' Up! Website. If you click on the image below a new page will open up and you can have a browse.

 

 

 

 

Here is the latest Scrapbooking Brochure that was released in January.  At the moment it is only a digital brochure.  

 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.

This is a new Starter Kit offer from Stampin’ Up! that is the best I have seen.

You have a choice of one of the following  two great value options either 

Option 1 Get £130 worth of products for £35 

or 

Option 2 Get £194 worth of products for £99 

You can customise your Starter Kit by adding any  Stampin’ Up! products, including items from the November Online Exclusive pre-order, the newly refreshed Last Chance section and new kits in to your basket and pay the option that you have chosen.  Plus, your Starter Kit will be shipped to you free of charge and will include current catalogues/brochures.

Here’s more of what you can enjoy during your first 6 months:

• Early access to the January–April 2026 Mini Catalogue (PDF available in November, plus pre-order privileges).
• Pre-order perks for the 2026–2027 Annual Catalogue
• Option to register for OnStage (March 12–14, 2026) — a fun and inspiring Stampin’ Up! event!
• Access to the Quick Start Programme, offering extra rewards for new team members.
• Discounts on your own orders and/or commissions on orders that are placed by others as well as Stampin' rewards on qualifying orders. 
• Join our wonderful community of crafters where you will find so much inspiration, lots of ideas and whole bunch of new friends, worldwide.
• Get togethers in The Craft Room, Derby and / or online.

To learn more, click on the image below or get in touch.  You can always come along to The Craft Room, Derby on October 15th at around 6.30pm to find out more over a cuppa or join us at Insomnia Cafe, Shelton Lock on 17th October between 10.00am - 12 noon.  

If you would like to receive my newsletter and be added to my email list of friends do let me know.  I would hate you to miss out on all our get togethers and socials.  Always lots of new friends waiting to be met. 

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