Tuesdays Twitter

This morning did start off with twitters of the feathered kind.  I must discover where they are all chirping from to wake me up each day.  The birds start earlier than the alarm clock and are certainly a lot nicer.  weatherwise it is supposed to be 12 degrees, with cloud but that will do me. 

Yesterday came and went in a blink, after an early start at work it flew by (another bird theme here).  I cant believe how busy I am but without all the support we used to have, it is no wonder.  I then had a quick appointment and went crafting for the afternoon.  I sat and made a start on some watercoloured cards, which I shall share when they are done.  Lovely company, lots of laughter and I certainly learnt a lot as well as chilling out.

It was then an evening of fun with Rob, Nat and the grand girls as we went out for birthdays and Anniversary meal. 

How proud am I to say that I made this bag, filled it with belated birthday gifts and handed it.

 It isnt perfect but it is an original, along with my little card

It is the last night of Crafty Week tonight and I am so looking forward to it.  I have my Tuesday Treasures and everything is all set up and ready.

It will be a bit of baking this afternoon along with the gardening before an evening of catching up with everyone I havent seen for a month.

Thank you so much for having a read and I hope you have a wonderful day, whatever you are up to.

Merry Monday No. 12

Good morning on this Merry Monday and a new week begins.

I am off for an afternoon of crafting today, after a busy morning at work followed by a quick appointment.  My bag is ready and I am really excited by it.  I do fancy an afternoon of watercolouring so that is exactly what I shall do.

Yesterday was another busy one, but we managed to make the staging for the greenhouse whoop whoop.

 I was told a real gardener makes their own, so we did.

I also had to clean up all the moss that the birds are taking from the roof

Two big dustpan loads full, now we have to be careful when we go out of the door.  It seems that the birds collect moss that they want for their nests, disturbing other pieces so that it falls off the roof.  Paul is hoping to go and clean the roof over Easter, depending on the weather of course.


And as it is Merry Monday, here is another stunning card we received.


This was from Liz K and it was lovely, thank you Liz.

Just a reminder that there are only 10 days left of Sale a Bration and getting £160 worth of Stampin' Up! goodies for £99, sorry if I am going on about this but I really dont want you to miss a great offer.

Well I had best get in that shower and get ready for a very busy morning at work.  Thank you for having a read and have a wonderful morning.

Another day at the Anthony's

Good morning from yet another cloudy, dull and cold day in Derby.  I am certainly not going to let the weather spoil my Sunday though.

Yesterday was very busy going here there and everywhere in the morning, tackling those little things that needed to be done, post office, bank, wilkos etc. etc. and then it was home to the greenhouse.  Oh it got scrapped, swept, hoovered (yes hoovered, it created less dust).  Then we gave it a shower.  Discovered a couple of leaks, got a new pane of glass and it had a scrub down to get rid of mold and mildew, phew, I was shattered at the end of it.  Why do these important jobs take hours?  Well it is done now and today the plan is to start making the staging for it.  Paul is going to make the benches along one side and then we shall see how we get on.  As we dont yet know how we want to do all this, we are making up as we go along....as you do.  But it looks lovely, as greenhouses go.

And then I stood for over 3 hours doing to the ironing and I still havent finished it. How do I get hubby to wear t-shirts instead of shirts for work?  As he returned home earlier in the week after working away, he brought 12 shirts home that needed washing/ironing plus the other shirts from the rest of the week.   Its a good job I love him.

I did manage to get some of the jasmine from outside and mix it with a few flowers. My poor photography skills dont show the jasmine at all *sitting here giggling*

I will keep trying.

Today I am cleaning the craft room ready for next weeks Crafty Night on Tuesday.  There is one place available should anyone wish to come along.  Doors open at 7pm for a cuppa and a catch up with other crafters and its a 7.30pm eyes down, ink at the ready.   If you would like to come along, please get in touch.

Only  11 days left of Sale a Bration.  11 days to get FREE stamps/papers/project life goodies.  11 days to get £61 of crafting items (that you choose) FREE when you  sign up.  Dont miss out on some really good offers and if you are in doubt please, do give me a ring or pop in for a cuppa and I can tell you more.

I will go and start my day before it vanishes, who said Sunday was a day of rest?  Thank you for having a read and wishing you a wonderful Sunday.

Saturdays post

So the week whizzed past again, as they do.  I have had a couple of wonderful crafty get togethers, done lots of die cutting (over a long period of time, no more bigshotitus) and trying to do a bit of walking (in the never ending fight of the flab).

I have been baking too, not a good way in the diet scheme of things but when ladies craft, we do like something sweet too

 

Today we hope to have a day in the garden, despite the chilly weather.  The greenhouse must have its wash now that all the glass is in, fitted and secure. 

We then have to get on with making the staging for it so that I can start to sew my spring onions.  Oh yes, it is spring onions first and then other salad items.  I am reading so much about what I can grow that I just want to get on with it, I have never been known for my patience.

I would also like to try my hand at growing flowers to cut and put in the house.   We have this lovely jasmine growing outside so I shall have a go at cutting a bit of that down today and putting it in my little teacups, just as a trial.

We have lots of bulbs coming through too, so Spring really must be just around that corner.

 

I must say that I am really proud of my Christmas plant.
 

It is the first year that I have ever purchased my own and it is doing so well, oh I do hope I havent jinxed it now.

Lots of birthdays in the family coming up very soon so I shall also be putting finishing touches to cards, pressies and other things that you do.....the bits that I like best.

If I dont go and get showered and dressed, my day will start and end at the computer...opps.  Thank you so much for having a read and I hope you have a wonderful weekend. x

merry monday 11

Good morning and brr it is a bit chilly here in Derby.  At the moment it is 4 degree but by lunch time that is supposed to go up to 11 degrees.  Some sunshine but mostly cloud is the forecast but that will do me lovely.

I am pleased to say that the right hand is doing a lot better this morning.  I am now able to close it and straighten it and most of the swelling has gone.  It is still rather painful but nothing like it was.  I may just have to put the ironing off for yet another day or two.  As I was concerned about using my right hand to do some big shot dies, I used the left one.  Today I am in agony with it, same pain as I had in the right one.  At least I know what the cause of it is and there will be no more die cutting for a while, ooops.

I have made some Easter baskets (all die cut of course), filled them with straw and chocolates ready for Thursday afternoons crafty get together. 

There is just one place available on Thursday if you would like to come along.  Please get in touch to reserve your place.

Would you like some straw for your Easter project?  I have lots available.

As it is Merry Monday, here is another Christmas Card that we received.


This is from P.Ann and its stunning.  Our Christmas card and chatter night on Friday was another very productive night and I really enjoyed it.

Right, I had best get a wiggle on, hubby is home today for a short while and I have 101 things to do before he arrives.  Thanks for having a read and have a lovely day x

Poorly hand post

Good morning and today the weather is supposed to be nice, really nice.  Fingers crossed that this is the case.

Well I went to the doctors yesterday, it took 51 telephone calls in the morning to get through, really.
He doesnt know what is wrong, he thinks it is rhumatoid arthritis. mmm, I am really not so sure.  I have to go and have blood test and I have to totally rest the hand.  I dont know how to do that.

I didnt make it to sewing class last night, well I couldnt because I cant cut material, I cant carry my machine and I cant use the wheel so it was a night in feeling sorry for myself.

All the little orders for SU have been placed and there are only 22 days left of Sale a Bration.  Dont miss out on FREE stamps, papers, project life goodies.  If you would like to sign with Stampin' Up! get £160 worth of products for £99 then please, give me a call and I can tell you more.  Or better still, why not pop over for a cuppa.

Here is a card that I have made recently

I am just so sorry that you cant see all the glitter that is on the card.

I still havent cleaned the craft room, I am still not ready for crafty week and I am not in a panic at all.  I have just 2 places available on Thursday afternoon, 1 place on Friday evening and 1 place on the following Tuesday.  For any crafty week evenings booked in April, a £5 deposit will be required by everyone, tough decision but a necessary one.

It is Christmas Card and Chatter Club tomorrow night, I am soooo looking forward to this.  Its lovely to have a get together with lots of like minded ladies, if you would like to join us, please let me know.

Well, I had best go face the world on this wonderful warm morning.  Thank you for stopping for a read this morning, hope you have a lovely day.

Midweek Musing

Yesterday was another late day at work and I guess that today will be too.  Never mind, at least I can cope with it.

I came home to wonderful sunshine on Tuesday so I cleaned down the area outside the backdoor, did a bit of cutting of dead stalks, swept up, sorted a few plant pots out and then started on the white steps/doors and window sills.  Was at it for nearly 2 hours and feel a lot better for doing it.  After tea I spent a couple of hours in the craft room, on a clean up mission though.

The moving of the greenhouse was started last week, the base has been laid and yesterday, the slabs were put down ready for the greenhouse to be screwed in to the slabs.  The next step is to put all the glass in it and then it will be ready.

This is so exciting for me.  I shall be able to grow lots of things and somehow I must find all these extra hours to do it, oops.

I am not too sure what has happened but I have had a pain in my right hand for a couple of days well today, my right hand doesnt work.  It is not only painful I cant close it, it is swollen and very white.  The pain is now in my wrist and lower arm too.  I shall be calling the doc at 8am.  It is especially concerning as I am half way through all the prep for the craft classes next week, opps

Stampin Up have some new weekly deals and, I shall be putting a little order in tonight.

If you would like anything, do get in touch.


Here is a card I was asked to make recently.

Loved making this and I have since been asked to make another one, similar for another wedding. Its a pity you cant see all the glitter on the bands.

Right, off to get ready to make that phone call to see if I can find a doctor today. Thanks for having a read and have a lovely day x

Merry Monday No. 10

Good morning on this new start to another week, the weeks are going by rather quickly.  Today it is supposed to be 7 degrees but no rain/winter showers, so that is a relief. It is -2 at the moment brrrrr

Paul did leave yesterday boo hoo and it was a very quiet day for me.  How wonderful that it was Mother's Day, I got lots of calls from Cyprus and just look at these gifts and cards I received.

I also got some beautiful tulips from my mum

I did nip into town to take a couple of items back and then it was home to do a bit of housework, as you do on a Sunday.  However, the afternoon was spent in the craft room.  I made more bags and started the crafty week cards.

As usual, on a Merry Monday, here is a stunning Christmas card that we received from Pam.

Thanks Pam, it is great.  And this Friday it is Christmas Card and Chatter Club.  If you are coming along please let me know as there are only a limited number of spaces.

Here are the thank you cards that I have made for the month of March using an old trusted stamp set, Stampin' Up! Archival Ink and the butterfly punch.  The papers are out of the sale a bration pack and go just a treat on this card

Not forgetting the super sparkly diamontes that I used too.  I know not everyone likes butterflies so I made Alison one with flowers instead.

Goodness, I had best get my skates on, I dont want to be late for work.  Thanks for having a read today and wishing you a lovely day, whatever you are up to.  Tracey x

Happy Day

Wishing everyone a Happy Day, whether you are a mother or not.  It is cold out there today, really cold.  Everywhere is white and frozen over brrrr.

My mum went to Asda opticians yesterday and she said how wonderful it was to see nearly every person walk out of the store with a bunch of flowers.  I thought that was really nice.

I had a smashing day yesterday, lots of lovely visitors, more orders taken, plenty of Stampin' Up! bags collected and even a few things off the dressers went to new homes.  And of course the bonus was, Paul was home too, although he is really is leaving in just over an hour.

Today I hope to finish the next 3 bucket bags and get everything cut out and prepared for Crafty Week because it will be here soon.

Here is the card that I made for my mum for Mother's Day.

And this is the bucket bag that I made with a few bits inside for her to open.

If you are out and about today and would like to collect your order, call in for a cuppa or a chat, please do, I will be here.  Thanks so much for having a read and I hope you have a lovely Sunday.

WARNING a long post

 I just love this quote that was sent to me and today, I am doing just that, off to the craft room.

The weekend arrived at last, not home from work till gone 3 yesterday but I had a smashing evening last night as Paul's trip was postponed by a couple of days so we managed to get a few more bits sorted out at home.

Some more good news is that the base of the greenhouse has been dug out and on Tuesday the floor will be put down, ready for the greenhouse to be put on it, getting exciting now. 

Do you, or do you know of anyone that may need some place card holders?



I am afraid that the photographs doesn't do them justice.  There are 15 packets of these available and if you would like to have a look at them, please get in touch.

My sewing machine is out today as I have a few bags to finish, yes that is right, I am practicing my sewing by making bucket bags.

This is the first one I  made and I have material to make a few more.  I just adore them and making them is keeping me out of mischief, honestly.  I am going to sewing class and there are places available if you would like to attend.  To be honest, if a few more people dont go, there may be a chance that the classes would be cancelled.  They take place on Wednesday from 6.00 - 7.30pm.  You take along all your own items that you want to make and the teacher just helps you through, learning along the way.  Last week I learnt how to  zig zag all my edges and as I take my own machine, I am learning more and more about what I can do with it.  You dont have to have a machine as there is a classroom full of them.  Just email KarenGreen@chellaston.derby.sch.uk for more information.

This time last weekend we were in Leeds and here is another little find from Kath Kidson

I shall keep this in the craft bag for my travels although I dont do that much crafting outside the craft room anymore, I must rectify that.  If anyone knows of any classes, events or anything else card making, please do let me know.

I have quite a few thank you cards to finish off today as the Stampin' Up! orders have arrived.  A couple of things are on back order, why is it that the back order only effects the same couple of people, every time?  All I can say is that these special ladies are so 'on trend' they know what is popular.  Speaking of thank you cards

This is one I made to say thank you to a special lady for letting me play with the wonderful country scenes stamps.  I had great fun and had to order a set or two, tut tut.

Well the craft room is calling me, I shall go and put the heating on, have breakfast and have a day in a calming and relaxing environment.  Kettle will be on all day if you fancy calling in for a cuppa, to place an order, to collect an order or to come for a natter.   

Thanks for having a read and hope to see you later, let me know if you need directions x

The weekend is nearly here

Good morning on this fresh Friday morning.  Oh it looks fresh out there. Although I thought I was having a couple of quite days, it got a little busy, I took a trip to Mcarthur Glenn.  Now I went to take back clothes and it ended up costing me a bit more tut tut.  I have had lots of ironing to do as Paul is going away as well as other bits and pieces.  Maybe I get a quiet week next week.

Stampin' Up! have changed their weekly offers and for this week, this is what is available.  The papers are a bargain and that embossing folder, got to add one of those to the baskets. 

 If you would like to order anything, do let me know.   There are just 27 days left for Stampin' Up! Sale a Bration.  27 days to grab yourself a free stamp or papers, or journaling items or sparking tape. 27 days to get £160 worth of products for just £99.  If you would like to find out more, I am free most of the weekend so why not pop in for a cuppa and a chat.

FOR SALE

6x6 photo album for £5.  Brand New

Script Stamps £2, one on a wheel and one removed from the wheel.

Lots more bargains to be had in the crafty space.  If you would like a browse through, please feel free to call in over the weekend in Alvaston, Derby.  Give me a call on 01332 721877 if you need directions.

Here is one of the cards that we made during crafty week


I can not stop playing with this balloon stamp and punch.  It is just perfect for any and all occasions.  We used lots of different colours with this card, night of navy and mint macaroon card along with marina mist and pool party inks.  

It wont be long and crafty week will be here again.  At the moment I have a few places on Thursday 17th March at 1.30pm, Friday 18th March at 7.30pm and on Tuesday 22nd March at 7.30pm.  If you would like to book on any of these dates, I will require a £5 deposit to secure your place.  We usually make a little box (this time it is Easter themed), as well as 2 cards.  The price is £7 per person and the only things you need to bring with you is enthusiasm and sticky stuff.  If you dont have sticky stuff you can always purchase some here.

YIPPEE the Stampin' Up! orders are due today, all 3 of them.  They could come at anytime up to 6pm tonight.  All backorders are due today too, so I am going to have fun sorting them all out.

Well I had best get ready for work, it has been a long week and I shall be glad when its going home time today.  Thanks for having a read and wishing you a Fantastic Friday x

White rabbits

White Rabbits for the new month of March.  I hope everyone has a great start to the month.  Weather wise we are due to have rain but going to work this morning will be warmer than yesterday, it is 7 degrees out there.

We ended February with a spectacular weekend in Leeds.  It is a wonderful city.  We spent Friday night at the x factor show and it was great.  The only shocking thing was Sean Miley Moor was miming his song, out of sync and that was rather bad in my eyes.  Apart from him the rest were great and we were entertained for the whole evening.

Saturday we went to the shops and wow.  I cant wait to go back again, lots of shops, lots of variety, lots of friendly folk and here is one of my purchases


 
How cute is that little book of post it notes, I adore it. Then in the evening we had an Italian meal and went to the cinema.  Finished the day off perfectly.

Here is a card that I made for one of the ladies that left our office last week, to work in another office. 

I loved making this and I have an order for a few more of them, that will keep me busy when Paul goes away at the end of the week.

SU order arrived yesterday.  If you have anything outstanding please get in touch so that I can arrange to drop it off/for you to collect.  What a busy month I have had with orders, I do hope March will be just as busy.

If you have been thinking about getting £160 worth of Stampin' Up! goodies for £99, dont think for too much longer.....the offer will finish in a few weeks.  If this is something you and a friend have been considering, get in touch with me and I can tell you a little bit more about it.

I suppose I had best get myself ready for work.  Have a great day and thanks for having a read x