The Craft Room, Derby

Sunday

A slow start to Sunday

What a lovely start to the day, a bit of a lie in, lovely weather and no plans to rush around to do anything. I do have lots to do just no pressure to do them all today so I will work my way through my list bit by bit.

Yesterday we had a couple of hours on Zoom having a crafty get together. It was wonderful, there were so many of us and a very nice time was had by all. A big shout out to all the folk that came along, thank you, it really lifted my spirits. We all had a go at making a 'Double Z card' this is what I am told it is called. I saw one on a blog by Anne Hile in America and fell in love with it so I had to share it with everyone.

I changed the measurements to accommodate our C6/A6 envelopes but it still worked out perfectly. I used the Art Gallery bundle for my card and the other ladies used lots of other bundles, stamp sets, papers that we have a great mixture of various coloured cards, all of them stunning. If you would like to come along to our next Zoom get together, you are more than welcome to. Look below for details of the calendar. I have listed all the products I used at the bottom and you are more that welcome to purchase these. If you need help with an order, I am around all day today so get in touch and I will be very happy to help you.

The garden is starting to spring into life however, not as many bulbs have appeared compared to what we normally have. We have now discovered why. Paul found a bucket, behind the greenhouse, full of bulbs.

We forgot to plant them oooppss. Well they will do what they will this year and I have made a note on my calendar for planting them in the ground later this year. I also wrote 'behind the greenhouse'.

There are only 7 days left to join Stampin' Up! and grab this amazing deal

It is always an amazing offer when you join Stampin' Up! just more so before the end of the month. If you would like to find out more, please do get in touch.

I am off to gather a few more seeds from the garden. I have plenty of papers to make little seed packets to pop some in to give to friends over the next couple of weeks too. Enjoy your Sunday and thank you so much for having a read. Tracey x

I am just trying out a calendar for the next couple of months. Please do let me know what you think.

Product List

Art Gallery Photopolymer Stamp Set

[154421]

Art Gallery Bundle

[156227]

Fine Art Floral 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[154558]

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

[147111]

Mossy Meadow A4 Cardstock

[133683]

Basic White A4 Cardstock

[159228]

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

[147050]

So Saffron A4 Card Stock

[108611]

Gold Hoops Embellishments

[152474]

Square Vellum Doilies

[152484]

Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder

[152725]

Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers

[147158]

Brights Stampin' Write Markers

[147157]

Regals Stampin' Write Markers

[147155]

Subtles Stampin' Write Markers

[147156]

Sponge Daubers

[133773]

Bone Folder

[102300]

Stampin' Trimmer

[129722]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Friday

Christmas card and chatter night tonight

If you would like to join us to make some Christmas cards this evening, please do get in touch. It would be lovely to see in our group x

Darling Donkeys

Good morning. I cant believe it is Friday already, the days are certainly flying by. I am so pleased that the weather has improved and I believe the weekend is going to get considerably warmer as well. A perfect time for me to do a little more outside in the garden. It is always a slow process to get the garden started each year not only because of the weather but also because I never know if I can cut things down, tidy them up and start clearing. I have to keep asking hubby if I am doing the right thing as I really am not a gardener. I just feel so guilty letting him do all the work that I do try to help. I love the garden being colourful in the Summer. I have collected lots and lots of seeds so this year I shall pass some on to friends so that they can grow some plants too. Something else we can do in the quieter Summer months as I do believe it will still be quiet.

I have had my Coronavirus vaccine and so has hubby. I also know of lots of other people that have had theirs and here, in Derby, we are told that they are well ahead of the vacination programme which is great news.

I have been having a play with some FREE sale a bration items from Stampin' Up! Not sure what Sale a Bration is, here is a video to explain it all.

Here I have used the Darling Donkeys stamp set as well as the Ombre papers. A little colouring in with the blend pens and co-ordinating card stock.

I have been really lucky to have a few ladies sign up and join Stampin' Up! and here is a welcome card that I have posted out to them, again using the Darling Donkeys stamp set.

I have used the blending brushes to create a bit of a background and them coloured the donkeys in using blend pens again. Did you see the little tiny hearts that I coloured in. I think the hearts are my new favourites for this week. As the cards are just one layer I decided to go back to my doodled edges of over 15 years ago. I used to doodle all my edges after I was shown this in a class I went to in Peterborough at a shop called Sirstampalot, which is still shop at today.

These wonderful ladies decided to join up with me after taking advantage of the special offer that Stampin' Up has for the next 9 days

If you would like to find out a little more about this, please do get in touch with me. My details are below. I will be very happy to answer any of your questions as well as tell you more.

Here is a quick look at the catalogue that Stampin' Up! released last month. If you would like a proper copy please do get in touch and I will get one to you as soon as I can.

If you would like to order anything from this catalogue, please click on the 'Shop Here' picture below and if you need help, let me know.

Thank you so much for having a read and I hope you have a Fantastic Friday. Tracey x

If you do place an online order, it would be appreciated if you would pop in the hostess code. If you leave your details, I will happily send you a small thank you gift along with a thank you card.

I am also on facebook so you can send me a message on there too. x

Product List

Darling Donkeys Cling Stamp Set

[155264]

Oh So Ombre 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[155225]

Stitched Shapes Dies

[145372]

Basic White A4 Cardstock

[159228]

Card Stock A4 Bermuda Bay

[131286]

Blackberry Bliss A4 Cardstock

[133682]

Rococo Rose A4 Cardstock

[150888]

Granny Apple Green A4 Cardstock

[147014]

Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker

[100082]

Blending Brushes

[153611]

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[145058]

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144601]

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147272]

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

[147105]

Resin Hearts Embellishment

[154578]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Stampin' Trimmer

[129722]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

Bone Folder

[102300]

Wednesday

Berry Blessings FREE stamp set and FREE papers

Good morning and its a little warmer this morning here in Derby and at the moment, it isnt raining.

I have had a busy few days and have yet another busy one today. The days are starting to become all 'samey', if you know what I mean. But we are managing to stay well during this lockdown and keeping ourselves occupied. No time to get bored.

Stampin' Up! are in the middle of Sale a Bration. That is where you spend £45/£90 and get some wonderful crafting products for FREE. If you click below, it will take you to all the details.

If you would like a little more information, please do get in touch. I will be in the Craft Room all day today and can answer all your queries.

I have been having a play with one of the FREE stamp sets and papers that come together as a bundle, when you spend £90. Here is one of the cards I have made

I started with a C6 base card in Basic White card.
I cut a panel out of Basic White card and added a 2" strip of patterened paper to the left had side.
I cut out one of the dies from Stitched So Sweetly set.
I stamped an outline of the leaf and stem is Mossy Meadow ink and then filled it in with Old Olive Ink.
I then stamped the berries from the 'two step stamping' set in Night of Navy and used Pacific Point ink, 2nd generation, to fill in the berries.
The stamps have been created to give you shaded areas.
The Sentiment is also part of the set and I stamped this is Pacific Point Ink.
I have added some Old Olive twine to create the bow before putting this onto the card with 3D foam pads.
I added a few sparkles from the Elegant Faceted Gems.

All the products I have used are listed below. If you click on one of the products, it will take you straight to my shop and you can purchase them and have them delivered direct to your door. Alternatively, if you live close by to me, I am more than happy to have them delivered to me and you are welcome to collect, at a safe distance of course.

There is still chance to join the Stampin' Up! team with me, and grab a fantastic offer that Stampin' Up! have at the moment.

If you would like to find out a little more, please let me know as I will be very happy to help.

Well I have a few emails to reply to, some messages to respond to and a cup of coffee with my name on it. Thank you so much for having a read and I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday. Tracey x