Tuesday's Twitter

Sometimes, its nice just to sit there and put a kit together so that is what I did recently.  I had this wonderful vintage kit of four cards.  I sat and pressed out the precut dies, attached SU 3D foam pads on the back and stuck them to the card.  When I had finished I put glitter everywhere and WOW, I love my four cards.  I havent put sentiments on them yet as I dont know who they are for but, they are NOT in my Sale basket.

If you are looking for a card, before nipping out to the shop give me a little thought.  I have lots and lots of cards here at home for 50p.  I guess that only applies if you live in Derby but, if you do call in, I am always happy to make a cuppa.

I shall be putting in a SU order this week so, if there is anything that you fancy, just a bit of card, or an ink pad, anything at all, just let me know.  Dont forget, if you have purchased something from SU recently and are struggling for ideas, give me a call on 01332 721877 and we can arrange a get together and hopefully come up with lots of ideas for you.

Speaking of SU (Stampin Up for those that dont know) have you ever fancied joining my team?  If you would like to find out more, just give me a call and I can tell you all about the free products you get and all the wonderful new friends that you can make.

Here is something that I do with all the little bits that are left over from Crafty Night or from a get together.  Its really useful (as long as I remember to keep it out on my desk).

The day wouldnt be complete without yet another cushion lol.  I cant tell you how wonderful I feel everytime one is made, I am so happy sitting there sewing away and then putting the inner in it and wow, it comes to life.  I know its not everyones cup of tea but that is what makes the world such a wonderful place (sometimes), we all like something different, well enough of my chatting, here it is

Well Paul comes home today which is great as I have missed him.  He will chill in front of the TV tonight while I go to a Jamie Oliver Party at my friends house, really looking forward to that.  So a lovely day in store.

Thanks for having a read and I hope you have a great day

I dont like Monday's

Does anyone really like Monday's? I used to, yes surprise surprise I loved Monday morning cause it meant that I was going to a job that I loved, hay ho, at least I shall be enjoying this afternoon by relaxing, putting my feet up and perhaps doing something on the sewing machine.

Yesterday saw the craft room get turned inside out, literally.  It is good to go through things you havent looked at for a long time, I found cards that I had started and not finished, lots of things for my scrapbooking that I had misplaced but, a boxful of SU sample cards has still not be found, oh heck.  I dont want to bore you with all the details so, how about these?

I am not too sure of the best way to photograph a scrapbook page to show you so I hope that you can see these okay.  I did the first page with Claire and did the second one at home.  If you didnt know, they are photos of my wedding last year.  Paul has shown me how to print of photographs so there is no stopping me now, I do hope you like them.

As I cleaned out "my space" I found these, they werent lost just misplaced..... It took me ages and ages to make them and I did them in the hopes that I would get lots of people interested in signing up with me for Stampin' Up!, but that didnt happen so, I have four sets of SU card colour sample things to give away.

If you would like one, just let me know (Wendy I have one here for you anyway).

Right, that's it, it hi ho hi ho and off to work we go.  Thanks for having a read and have a fantastic Monday x

Sunny Sunday

So yesterday I mastered the art of uploading my holiday photos onto facebook so that my girls could see them.  I dont know what it was that I have been afraid of, just a little patience and understanding was all that was needed.  I also managed to get another cushion finished, everywhere downstairs tidy and that was before 10.00a.m.

Here is a photo of the other cushion, now that I am doing okay on Facebook, I shall be putting a picture there too, getting clever lol.

I am not too sure what to do with the cushions that I am making, feel sure that daughters and granddaughters will be asking me for them if not, I guess I shall have to sell them on ebay.

I even managed to get inserts in another 20 cards and put in the box of "cards for sale", so it was a very productive day.  Today I shall be spending the day in the craft room AGAIN.  I always seem to be sorting it out and wonder if I prefer moving things around and cleaning it rather than actually making something....umm no not really. 

Thanks for having a read and I hope you get chance to spend some time in the sunshine today, yes we have sunshine in Derby.

A weekend of catch up

Good morning from a not so windy and not so wet Derby.  The weather has been awful the last few days, what a big difference to a week ago.  Never mind, it has really helped the plants and for me, it has kept me indoors doing lots of bits and pieces.

How about a cute couple of cards from Mawgan.  Mawgan is Buffy's daughter and one of the youngest crafters I know, isnt she good.  Thank you Mawgan.
 

Here are a few photographs for Christiana, Sophia and Katerina.  I have been trying to tell them about the garden at home and then thought the easiest way was to show them....

 No, this isnt in my garden, in fact I had a brother for my 50th birthday, now dont look aghast, here is a photo of bro

 

I have spent hours watching the DVD on how to use it, spent hours practising getting my seams straight and eventually I went out and purchased some pretty material.  This is my very first cushion

 Now I am not too sure what I am going to do with this but I have enough material to make another 3 so that is what I hope I shall be doing this weekend, hope I can show you some more photos next week.  I got lots of cotton and a sewing book for my birthday too, which are a great help. 

Thanks for taking the time to have a read today and I know it will have taken quite some time.  I am having a catch up day today, catching up with some chores, with lots of emails and blogs and generally all the little jobs I have been putting off.  I hope you have a great day whatever you are doing.....what are you doing?

Whats on your Workdesk Wednesday 157

Woke up this morning to...no electricity HUH.  I didnt know what time it was nor what had happened I just saw the flashing alarm clock.  So up I got, switched on the TV and stood there waiting DUH.  OK it did take a few seconds to realise that the TV wouldnt work without the electricity.  Tip toed downstairs, and please, dont ask why I tiptoed, went into the kitchen and there on the wall, good old clock with batteries and it was 6.00 phew, I wasnt late.  Late for work that is as after the lovely long weekend, its back to work today, for a few hours this morning. Umm how was I to make a cuppa? pan of water on the gas and wait an age for it to boil, drank it and then wondered how was I going to shower?  The shower pumps water up to the bathroom using electricity, my hairdryer?  So I got on the phone to call the electric board, the phone didnt work, good job I have a mobile but what is the phone number of the elctricity board?  The computer could have told me if it worked.  So I found the number on an old bill, just started to call them and puff, the lights came on YEAH.  So here I am, able to make my WOYWW post.  I have had to put the heating on to get the house warm and I have a few minutes before I go and get my shower, I may have to have a hot cuppa cause the last one was just luke warm.  If you are not sure what WOYWW is, just nip HERE to find out what it is all about.

A bit of a jumble today, there is one of my pots of flowers as I am sorting out some flowers for the card I am making, its mums birthday next week.  Some punches in case I cant find the right colour flowers and my tv remote lol.  Whenever I do any crafting, if I have bits left over I always put 3D foam pad on the back of them and stick them to black cards so if I need something in a rush, I can just pull it off the card so that is what you can see at the back of my desk.

Right, off to get ready for work and hope to have a wander around everyone's desk later this afternoon.

Thanks for having a read

Less is More Week 70

I went to finish a scrapbook page I started on Saturday and created this instead??? dont ask but I am sure that fellow crafters know exactly what I mean.
This week on the Less is More Challenge there is a colour scheme challenge of Red, White and Blue and this is my offering.  I think the balloons should have been red white and blue too and if I get chance later today, I shall make another card.
The stamp is one of the hostess sets from the new SU Summer mini catalogue and you can put lots of different things in the basket of the bicycle.  Since going to Amsterdam, I have seen bicycles in a new light.......

Thanks for having a read of my second post in one day.

Merry Monday

What a shame the weather couldnt last over the bank holiday but I am sure that everyone will still have a wonderful time,whatever they are doing.  I watched all the boats on the Thames yesterday and WOW, what a sight that was.  Today I am home for the day and hopefully learning how to start up my new sewing machine, should I say my very first sewing machine.  We have cotton reels, material and book to hand.

Do you like Stampin'  Up! papers?  If so you may love the first offer from SU

Just in case you cant read the paper sets above

page	Item	Description
97	122367	Paisley Petals
97	122357	Beau Chateau
97	122342	Beyond the Garden
98	122355	Domestic Goddess
98	122351	Frightful Sight
98	122352	Timeless Portrait
98	124339	Just Add Cake
99	122347	Nursery Nest
99	122348	Big Top Birthday
99	122359	Well Worn
13*	125406	Twitterpated
18*	125407	Attic Boutique

*From the 2012 Summer Mini

Why not get together with a friend and order 3 packs of papers and get a 4th one free, a great opportunity to stock up
AND
yes there is an and

Throughout June and July  hostesses can get £80 in FREE products for hosting a £325 party.
With the new hostess benefits introduced in October, if you had an order of £300 you get £50 in hostess pounds to spend in the catalogues plus 50% off a full-priced item. During June and July SU want to pamper you even more! For just increasing  that £300 workshop up £25, you will earn an extra £30 in hostess pounds and still get 50 % off a full-priced item!
This is a wonderful opportunity for you to have a workshop and then have a bumper spend yourself! If you prefer not to have a workshop in your home why not have a "vitual" one - just collect orders from all your crafty (and not so crafty) friends to total £325 (excluding P&P) and take advantage of this super offer!

I have a few night free in June if you would like to book a date.

This a box mum gave me on my birthday

a close up of the top

It opened up to have a beautiful parcel of two boxes on top of each other

Fully Open

a close up of the top of the parcel

 If you click on the pictures I am sure you will get a bigger image on your screen. How wonderful it is and such a surprise.  There were a few notes inside too, lucky me.  Mum didnt make these but purchased them from someone in Ingoldmells way.
Now for a different type of card from me, goodness I do hope you are not overloaded with all these photographs

These are VERY big cards, A4 to be precise.  I am just going through all the things that need to be finished off to get my desk clear and what fun I am having doing it.  Using up my little scraps, preparing kits for when I have more time and just enjoying my hobby.

Well thank you for sitting through a mamouth read today, I hope you enjoy your day as much as I am going to and please, do leave a comment and let me know what you are up to

Greetings from Derby, it is supposed to be a rather damp day today, light showers but still warm so, I hope you manage to enjoy it despite the weather but, how typical for a Bank Holiday.
Today I am off to a scrapbook day not too far away and really looking forward to it.
How about this for a card in a bag!! Sue made this for me.

view of the front of the bag

view of the top/side

view as it opens

inside the book card

 

Thanks for having a read and if you can pop back tomorrow then please do, there are more bits for you to look at and all the latest news and offers from Stampin' Up!