The Craft Room, Derby: 2024

Thursday

DAY THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY THREE - Its starting to look a lot like Christmas

Good morning. I am sure that you have realised I haven't been keeping on top of the blog and for those that already know, the blog is the first thing to get put to one side when life gets a little hectic.

Mum is in hospital again. We have had another scare but fortunately, yesterday she seemed brighter, able to eat and is desperate to be home in time for Christmas so we are keeping fingers crossed. It seems that the doctor stopped a medication that she was put on last time she had a hospital stay. This caused her heart not to work as well as it should which lead to getting an excess of fluid in her body, including lungs. All she needs now is time.

We are in full Christmas mode at the moment, the cards have been written and sent. The presents are wrapped although I do have a couple of shops to visit for another purchase or two for Mr. A. The house is decorated and clean and everywhere is rather festive. I have a few visits to make, folk to see to pass on presents which is always a lovely thing to do.

Here are a few of the Christmas cards I have sent out this year but there are still a few more for me to share with you over the next couple of days.

I have been receiving so many wonderful hand made cards this year so I thought I would photograph them all and then create a reel on Christmas Eve to share them. Now that is easier said than done but I will certainly give it a go.

Here is a plan of what should be happening, in the new year in the craft room.

We all need to start with a plan, even if it changes along the way. If you would like a little more information about any of the events, please do get in touch. All my contact details are below.

Stampin' Up! has lots of wonderful things happening at the moment including the Last Chance Products sale

If you click on the image above, a new web page will open up and you can view everything that is available. These products really are only available whilst stocks last. Once they have gone, thats it.

There is the Mini Catalogue available for you to have a browse through, some of these products are in the Last Chance Products section. If you click on the image below a new window should open up.

Dont forget the Scrapbooking brochure from September. Again, if you click on the image below a new window should open up and you can have a browse through.

Should you wish to place an order online, you can click on the image below and a new window will open up where you can have a browse through the whole shop and place an order.

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.

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

I would love to hear from you.

Thank you so much for having a read today. I do hope you have a terrific Thursday x

Monday

DAY THREE HUNDRED AND FORTY FOUR - All sorts

Good morning and another Monday morning has arrived. I must admit I am quite looking forward to today, off out this morning for a wander around a garden center followed by a cuppa with friends. Home for a catch up with more friends this afternoon and then its the walking (hobling, limping and slow paced) group this evening.

We had a wonderful weekend. Yesterday I hosted a cuppa and cake afternoon for all the ladies that come to The Craft Room, Derby for Kit Nights, Frestive Fridays and card making. It was great and relaxed and the chatter was flowing. It is so nice to see folk you havent seen for a while.

I am still in the process of putting Christmas cards together but the man panic is over. Its just a leisurely pace now finishing them off. Here is one that I created with a retired stamp set but I know it can be made again with lots of other similar stamps.

I wonder how many of us still use the Lovely as a Tree stamp set.

If you havent heard, there is FREE SHIPPING for the next three days from Stampin' Up! If you would like to grab a few Stampin' Up! goodies that dont reach the value of £60 and you are able to collect from The Craft Room, Derby, I shall be very happy to add these to my order at 6pm each evening. Get in touch (my details are below) if you need any help with this.

Wishing you a wonderful Monday and thank you so much for having a read. Tracey x

My Annual Sale of Retired crafting goodies is well under way. If you would like to pop into the Craft Room to see what is available please, do let me know and you can call in for a brew and a browse, it would be lovely to see you. If you are not sure where I am, let me know and I can send you my address .

If you click on the image below a new window should open up and you can have a browse through the September - December brochure.

If you click on the image below a new window should open up and you can have a browse through the Scrapbooking September Brochure.

Should you wish to place an order online, 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.

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

I would love to hear from you.

Saturday

DAY THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIVE - Curvy Keepsakes and sales

Good morning. It felt a lot warmer waking up this morning which is always nice. Had a great nights sleep, thank goodness for CPAP machines.

The birds are singing outside the bedroom window this morning too, made a very nice change to hear them.

Today and tomorrow I am having the pre Christmas clean, do you do that? I go through each room making it spic and span before getting the decs out. It is also a good opportunity to do a bit more decluttering which is something I love doing although I think hubby is getting a bit fed up of my question "do we need this anymore".

We had our Derby Dabblers get together last night which is always such a pleasure to go to. We play a game of bingo, spend three hours of crafting, chatting and laughing and it really does put a smile on your face. Last night there were 12 of us and the time just flew by. We always meet on the last Friday of each month. If you are local to Derby and fancy joining us you are very welcome.

A few weeks ago I joined a pain management group out of curiosity. Well it has done me wonders and the folk I have met are becoming firm friends. It was our last official session this week and we had a bit of a buffet. I took along these boxes for everyone.

I had great fun making them, using a retired Stampin' Up! die called a mini curvy keepsake, a retired stamp set as well as retired papers and twine. Everyone liked them. Fortunately, this group will be continuing in the new year and in the meantime, we shall all be meeting up in a local cafe, on a Wednesday morning to keep in touch with each other and to lend that listening ear.

I am hoping to get off to a Craft Fair this afternoon in the old Library building in Derby, I havent been in there for many years so it will be nice to have a look around.

Thank you for having a read today, I hope you have a great start to your weekend. Tracey x

My Annual Sale of Retired crafting goodies is well and truely on. If you would like to pop into the Craft Room to see what is available please, do let me know and you can call in for a brew and a browse, it would be lovely to see you. If you are not sure where I am, let me know and I can send you my address .

If you click on the image below a new window should open up and you can have a browse through the September - December brochure.

If you click on the image below a new window should open up and you can have a browse through the Scrapbooking September Brochure.

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

I would love to hear from you.

Tuesday

DAY THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY ONE - Trucking Along

Good morning, what a change in the weather. As it was so mild on Sunday, I sent hubby up on his ladders to put up the Christmas lights around the house. We wont switch them on just yet but it was a great opportunity to take advantage of the warm weather. Yesterday was a bit windy but again, it was very mild. Unfortunately today is not so warm and it is back to the thermals again. It is Winter after all.

Mum hasnt been so good the last few days. She should have gone for a scan of her heart but she just wasnt well enough to get dressed nor to stand up. She was telling us that tomorrow (meaning today) she was off to my sisters for lunch. She thought it was Christmas Day. Such a cruel illness.

I went for an eye test yesterday and boy do my shoulders hurt today. Being in one position for so long whilst the young lady tested my eyes on a machine which was so uncomfortable has caused a right flare up of the arthritis in my shoulders. These things do happen.

I have been putting together Christmas cards over the last few days, bitting and bobbing and catching the odd hour or two in the craft room. Its a slow process but I am getting there.

I created this with the Trucking Along stamp set which is still available and one of my favourites for all ocassions. Full detailas of what I used is below.

If you would like to purchase any of these products, please click on the item and it should take you straight to the Stampin' Up! shop. If you need help with ordering please get in touch and I can order them for you to be delivered to you.

Alternatively, if you live local to Derby I would be very happy to order them for you and you could collect them from me.

Did you notice the page with all the Online Exclusives? I do hope that this helps the folk that have been a bit confused by it all.

I have started my Annual Sale of Retired crafting goodies. If you would like to pop into the Craft Room to see what is available please, do let me know and you can call in for a brew and a browse, it would be lovely to see you. If you are not sure where I am, let me know and I can send you my address .

Time to hit the shower and get myself ready for the day. Thank you so much for having a read. Tracey x

If you click on the image below a new window should open up and you can have a browse through the September - December brochure.

If you click on the image below a new window should open up and you can have a browse through the Scrapbooking September Brochure.

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

I would love to hear from you.

Product List

Trucking Along Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[162299]

£22.00

Trucking Along Builder Punch

[162305]

£23.00

Trucking Along Bundle (English)

[162306]

£38.50

Wild Wheat Classic Stampin' Pad

[161651]

£8.50

Wild Wheat 3/8" (1 Cm) Textured Ribbon

[161628]

£7.50

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

£8.50

Basic White A4 Cardstock

[159228]

£13.00

Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad

[101406]

£10.00

Jet Black Stazon Ink Refill

[102566]

£7.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[154974]

£5.75

Bone Folder

[102300]

£7.50

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

£27.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

£4.00

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

£4.75

Clear Block Starter Bundle

[129851]

£18.50

Paper Snips

[103579]

£11.25

Color Coach™ (English)

[166481]

£11.75

Saturday

DAY THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY EIGHT - Attention Shoppers and Sale

Good morning, do you still have some snow? We have a bit on our lawn but with all the rain that is forecast today along with the higher temperatures I am sure it will soon disappear. I was rather brave and went out (with hubby) as I was told the roads were clear. Lots of layers on and was very careful but so pleased with myself for going out.

Been to see mum a lot this last week and having to nip to a few places to get some bits and pieces they need. It is nice to have the time to do this and whilst she has had a few not so good days, she has also had good days in between. She went to the hospital on Wednesday and had an injection in her shoulder. She needs a new shoulder but she isnt up to the operation so the pain management team are injecting it. She says it is to kill the nerve and she is not in so much pain with it now, so something is working.

Not a lot has been happening in the garden this week because it has been far too cold and too icy. Everything was covered for a few days with snow and ice but we did manage to put a few of the more temperamental plants into the greenhouse prior to the cold snap. Fingers crossed that they survive. With the warmer weather over the weekend we may get out to do a bit of tidying up depending on the rain fall.

We had a few get togethers last month and we all had a go at making this card which was great fun. We started with a Book Binding card base and then twisted it to make it an easle card too.

The stamp set and dies are from Stampin' Up! and are called Attention Shoppers. A variety of designer series papers, ribbons and twines along with colouring in with the blending pens. One of the best things about Stampin' Up! and their products is the colour co-ordination and quality. In my opinion there really isnt any better. Lots of details below of what we used.

Didnt we all come up with wonderful cards.

I shall be holding my Annual Sale of Retired crafting goodies starting next week.

If you would like to grab yourself a bargain or two please, do get in touch and pop in for a brew and a browse, it would be lovely to see you. If you are not sure where I am, let me know and I can send you my address .

Well I had best get myself ready as I have a lovely day planned today but its a full day. Thank you so much for having a read. Tracey x

If you click on the image below a new window should open up and you can have a browse through the September - December brochure.

If you click on the image below a new window should open up and you can have a browse through the Scrapbooking September Brochure.

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

I would love to hear from you.

Product List