DAY TWENTY - Garden Meadow and the garden shed

 

 

Good morning and another Monday.  The weather isnt too good here in my neck of the woods, cold and damp but it is that time of the year when we can expect it so its no surprise.  I am just so pleased it isnt snow and ice as I really dont cope too well with that.

The weekend has flow by but its been a brilliant one.  I am so pleased to say that mum really is doing so well, its quite remarkable and I love chatting with her.  She has a hospital bed now and is slowly getting used to it.  The Community Nurse went to see her over the weekend and has checked her over and all is well.

The photograph sorting is now put on hold.  I will get back to it shortly but other things are now taking priority.

I went to a cake baking and decorating class on Saturday.  With a lot of help I made Hamish.

We started making the chocolate sponge cake, made the cream and all the decorations to create his features.  For a first attempt I loved it.  The taste was amazing and it was such a shame to cut into him but boy it tasted so good.  I cant wait to go back and create something else. 

We had a creative crew get together, this is where a few of us craft with just one stamp set, co-ordinating dies and designer series papers and have a play to make samples for crafting get togethers.  Well, Ruth showed us how to make this amazing garden shed. 

 

 

The stamps and dies used are from a set called Garden Meadow which are currently on the Last Chance List at silly prices.  Isnt it wonderful.  Well, we just had to make this at our get togethers and I shall share more photos of what was created in another post.

 

Well I had best get myself sorted, I am off on a train journey today.  Hope you have a marvellous Monday and thank you so much for having a read. 

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DAY NINETEEN - Delightful Wishes

Good morning, woke up to a rather cold and damp Sunday.  Today I shall be working through my to do list as well as getting the chores done as I go.  Nothing beats getting ready for the week ahead.

It is the last day that Sophia, my daughter, will be pregnant.  She is having a baby tomorrow, her first, so we shall welcome another grandson into the world.  Such an exciting time for us all.  Two grandsons in less than a year, how lucky are we.

I am really pleased to say that my mum is doing an awful lot better these days, she has vascular dementia aswell as Alzhimers.  She still doesnt have the strength nor co ordination to move her legs to well but her arms have started to work again and she is able to eat on her own once more.   Having gone from not communicating at all, she is a right chatterbox on some days.  She seems brighter and understands quite a lot.  We do get the odd statements, wanting to go home, waiting for her mum to pick her up, having another day off work etc. but we dont mind those.  After not hearing her talk for so long it is just wonderful to sit and listen to her.  Dad is now having some help in a morning as well as early evening which is good. He is still insisting on doing everything else though. 

Here is a card I made that I know has been received so I can share it.  I used the new Delightful Wishes stamp set.

The image is created by using 4 different stamps, the stem, one for the flowers, an outline for the flowers, followed by the leaves.  It really does have a Spring feel to it using the yellow colours.  I cant wait to play with this set a little more.

There is a whole suite of products using this stamp set, co-ordinating papers, vellums, ribbon and embellishments which have just come out in the new January - April Mini Catalogue. 

Well I had best go and get myself ready for my busy Sunday.  Of course there will be a Sunday Roast lunch and lots of visitors from family so it will be an enjoyable one.   Thanks for having a read Tracey x

 

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DAY FOURTEEN - Garden Meadow Thank Yous

 

Good morning.  After oversleeping yesterday morning I was up at a proper time today, so lots of time to catch up on the old tinternet.

The weekend went by in a wizz but we certainly had an enjoyable one.  I spent lots of time catching up with folk I havent seen for a while, time with family and hubby and I watched a few programmes we had be saving up.  

I even got a lot of photos filed away, I shall keep working on them as I do. 

Here is a picture of a few thank you cards I made to give out in January.  I used a Stampin' Up! stamp set called Garden Meadow.

 They are small notelets, just a 4"x3" card.  I used memento Ink to stamp the basket of flowers and then had a couple of hours colouring them in with Stampin' Up! Blend Pens and thoroughly enjoyed myself.  I had forgotton how relaxing colouring in actually is.  

 

I am doing a little bit of training with Stampin' Up! so a few changes are afoot.  I am learning more about social media and how to use it, who said you cant treat an old dog new tricks.  One day at a time though.

Thank you so much for having a read.  Do comment below if you get chance, I love to hear from you.  Tracey x

 

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DAY ELEVEN - Kits Galore

 

Good morning, things didnt go according to plan yesterday, the cold weather changed everything yikes.  We did have an amazing evening in the craft room though on our kit night.  There were 7 of us all chatting, laughing, sorting out tv programmes to watch as well as getting on with kits that we had purchased.  Here are a few photographs that I managed to take

 

Our next Kit Night will be on March 14th at 6pm.  If you would like to join us, please do get in touch.  My contact details are below.  If you would like to have a look at all the kits currently available from stampin up, you can see them here .  I will be very happy to help with an order if there is something that you would like.

Off to start on my to do list now, there is quite a bit to do this morning.   I shall be in the Craft Room early afternoon if you wish to pop in.  Lots to see on the Sale Dresser.  Thank you so much for having a read Tracey x

 

 

 

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DAY TEN - One Sheet Wonders and a Starter Kit Offer

 

Good morning and we have woken up to another cold Friday in our neck of the woods.  -5 this morning and it looks like the cars outside are lumps of ice, oh my.  Well I am going no where until later today so it wont bother me.  One of the benefits of retirement.

 

Another birthday card that was sent out in December.  This is a one sheet wonder card.  I stamped the images over a whole sheet of A4.  I then went in and blended over the white areas.  Stamped a few more images out on little bits of Basic White card and cut them out.  It was just a case then of cutting down the large A4 sheet into 4, matting them on to Misty Moonlight card and putting both layers onto the base card.  I do always use Thick Basic White card as a base card.

A sentiment was stamped, die cut out and then popped onto dimensions to place on the card.  A few of the cut out flowers were added along with 3 Basic Rinestones placed in an elongated triangle around the sentiment.  

I dont have too many one sheet wonder A4 sheets ready to go so that is a day I must organise February 25th, which is a Sunday will be a One Sheet Wonder morning and afternoon.  If you fancy joining me, please do let me know.

 If you have been thinking about buying the Stampin' Up! starter kit then there is no better time than during Sale-A-Bration. It is a chance to get Stampin' Up! products at a discount as well as joining a community of crafters that share their inspiration and ideas as well as getting discounts. 

 

Option 1

You choose £130 worth of products PLUS a choice of two Stampin' Write Marker Assortment packs (Brights, Subtles, Regals & Neutrals) AND the Handmade Designs Cling Stamp Set. A value of £220 for £99

Option 2

You choose £130 worth of products PLUS an additional £30 worth of products. A value of £160 for £99

 

With both of these options you will also receive a pack of 8 catalogues and other business supplies as well as  FREE delivery of your starter kit. This offer is available until 28th February.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I would love to hear from you.