DAY THREE HUNDRED AND FORTY EIGHT - Birthdays and Festive Makes

 

Good morning, I am up at silly o clock today but thats because I was coughing and I have a very painful ear.  Yesterday I woke up to fluid weeping out of my left ear which caused a panic, never heard of this before.  After a mad dash to the pharmacist, he confirmed that I have an ear infection but, he cant give me antibiotics.  So we made an appointment and the Urgent Treatment Walk In Centrer and saw a doctor there.  I left with a presciption for antibiotics and started taking them yesterday.  The pain is still there, it is still weeping and I am just hoping theat the antibiotics start working soon.  In the meantime, I shall continue with paracetamol for the pain as well.  Then I have this tickling cough which is so annoying.  My face is quite misshapen and swollen, hope it goes back to normal soon. These things are most certainly sent to try us.  

 

Here is a fun card that I made for a wonderful friends birthday yesterday.   You can use any image to make this card.  By blending an aread and then stamping the sentiment 4 times moving it along each time created a great layout.    Add a few flowers or petals and some embellishments and it all comes out lovely.

  

 

Another Festive make, this time is no. 14

I had to get the posh paper out for this one. These cards have been created using the Shimmery White card from Stampin' Up! Unfortunately I can no longer get hold of this and I am always on the look out for an alternative so, should you know of anything please, do let me know. First of all I created a background using Crumb Cake ink and a blender through a 2 3/8" hole cut out with the punch. The Tree was then stamped in Saddle Brown Stazon ink. When it was dry I took the ink pad of old olive and gently went over the tree branches with a water painter, the baubles in Cherry Cobbler and the star has just dazzling diamonds on them.

The Merry Christmas sentiment is one that was in my stash. Baubles had the glossy accent all over them to make them stand out and I just had a great time with these cards, I made quite a few of them too, slightly larger at 5" x 7".  

 

 

We have family visiting us today, the son will pop over at some time after lunch and we have brother in law calling in.  I do have to visit mum and dad as I have a M & S Christmas cake to pass on to them, a bit of a treat.

Thank you so much for having a read.  Tracey x 

Stampin' Up! news and offers   

 Did you manage to have a glance ot the updated Last Chance list? If you click on the image below, a new window will open up and you can see at a glance what is available.  If there is something you would like, I wouldnt hang around too long because once its gone, thats it. 

Product of the Month for December Here are all the details about it.

 

For the month of December the Product of th Month is True Blue 12 x 12 Designer Series Papers.   Lovely blues and they co-ordinate perfectly. 

 

 If you would like to find out more about the Product of the Month please do get in touch.

 

Brand new Kits have arrived

 

You can flip through the new catalogue online by clicking on the image below.  If you would like to collect a proper copy from the Craft Room, please do get in touch so that I can pass one on to you. 

 

 

For Scrapbooking and Memory Keeping products please click on the image below and a new page will open up for the Memory Keeping section of the online store

 

 You can click on the image below and a new window will open up where you can have a browse through the WHOLE 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 receive my newsletter and be added to my email list of friends do let me know.  I would hate you to miss out on all our get togethers and socials.  Always lots of new friends waiting to be met. 

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

 

 

DAY THREE HUNDRED AND FORTY SEVEN - More festive makes

 Festive Make No. 13

You cant beat Stampin' Up! Crumb Cake card to make an impression. This is another card that was designed for us at a recent crafty get together at a friends house and, the bonus, we were all gifted the embossing folder to create even more cards with it. The fa la la really sets it off which has been created with a vellum background and gold letters on top. I think I shall have to use this set at my next 2026 Festive Friday night.

DAY THREE HUNDRED AND FORTY SIX

 

 

It seems that I have made a bit of a mistake with the day numbers in my heading§Good evening, phew, what another busy day, I thought things were slowing down but, its not to be.  Today it was a mad dash to the doctors to get blood test forms.  For us to have a blood test, you have to pick up a form from the doctor and make an appointment to have blood taken and tested.  Getting the appointment seems to be a rather difficult process as the system has changed.  Never mind, I am sure I will figure it all out in the end.

Lots of lovely folk visited this morning, we swapped cards and pressies and then we went out doing the santa visits.  Dropping off cards and pressies to folk that we wont get chance to see over the weekend, its always nice to see everyone.  Then we went for our Christmas lunch and it was lovely.  The two of us put the world to rights, planned our weekend and really enjoyed it.  

Festive Make No. 12

 This little festive make is the oldest Christmas Stencils I own. In fact, it was the very first one before I really knew what stencils were. It was free on a magazine and I always do half a dozen or so of them every year. These are 4" x 4" cards, with a Cherry Cobbler Base card. The actual stencils are created on Very Vanilla card. The noses have got a couple of coats of a glossy coating which dries clear and shiney. All put away now until next year.

 

I have had a couple of hours in the Craft Room so now its time for feet up and chill for a while.  I seem to have an awful earache.  I have taken panadol but now its ringing so I think its time to call it a day. Thank you for having a read.  Tracey x

 

Stampin' Up! news and offers   

 

It is the last day of FREE POSTAGE from Stampin’ Up! on qualifing orders. With the amazing Last Chance offers, gorgeous brand-new kits, and the fabulous Online Exclusive range, plus the bonus of earning Stampin’ Up! Rewards on orders of £20+, it’s the perfect moment to stock up!

If you don’t quite have £60 worth on your list right now and you're local to Derby, just let me know — I’m happy to arrange a group order so you can still make the most of the savings. Get yourself ready for that magical “in-between” stretch (26th December – 3rd January) when time doesn’t exist and crafting becomes a must. There are a few links below for you to click on to view my Stampin' Up! Shop.

 

Did you manage to have a glance ot the updated Last Chance list? If you click on the image below, a new window will open up and you can see at a glance what is available.  If there is something you would like, I wouldnt hang around too long because once its gone, thats it. 

Product of the Month for December Here are all the details about it.

 

For the month of December the Product of th Month is True Blue 12 x 12 Designer Series Papers.   Lovely blues and they co-ordinate perfectly. 

 

 If you would like to find out more about the Product of the Month please do get in touch.

 

Brand new Kits have arrived

 

You can flip through the new catalogue online by clicking on the image below.  If you would like to collect a proper copy from the Craft Room, please do get in touch so that I can pass one on to you. 

 

 

For Scrapbooking and Memory Keeping products please click on the image below and a new page will open up for the Memory Keeping section of the online store

 

 You can click on the image below and a new window will open up where you can have a browse through the WHOLE 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 receive my newsletter and be added to my email list of friends do let me know.  I would hate you to miss out on all our get togethers and socials.  Always lots of new friends waiting to be met. 

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

 

 

DAY - THREE HUNDRED AND FORTY F0UR - Birthday cards and Festive makes

 

 

 

Good morning,  I am pleased to report that all the little odds and ends managed to get finished off yesterday, phew, thats a relief.  Do you get bogged down by half finished jobs?  They always seem to be on my mind so it really is lovely when they get done.

I dont have so much running around today, which is a good job as the Rhumatoid Arthritis is bothering my knees.  Its a good opportunity for the doctors to see this when I am with them later this morning. 

I didnt make it in the craft room yesterday but hope to do so later in the day as I have a few surprise birthday cards to organise, whish is always a pleasure.  I see a one sheet wonder could be the answer.  Speking of birthdays, it was a lovely friends birthday last weekend and here is the card that I passed on. 

 

I loved creating this and putting the different elements together. I have a pot with bits and pieces in that I have created but not done anything with.  I have made this card in the past but just not put all the bit togther so it was wonderful to finally finish it.  In fact I created three of them, all slightly different but with the same colours and elelments.  I think I call them my PHDs, projects half done.

Continuing with the Festive Makes, we are on No. 11 today

 This started off as part of a card kit and then I got distracted, as you do. When I found it again, I had misplaced the other elements so I stamped a piece of card and mounted it all on to night of navy card.... it worked, thankfully.

Tthank you for having a read today and I hope you have a wonderful day. Tracey x 

 

Stampin' Up! news and offers   

 

FREE POSTAGE from Stampin’ Up! on qualifing orders has begun. With the amazing Last Chance offers, gorgeous brand-new kits, and the fabulous Online Exclusive range, plus the bonus of earning Stampin’ Up! Rewards on orders of £20+, it’s the perfect moment to stock up!

If you don’t quite have £60 worth on your list right now and you're local to Derby, just let me know — I’m happy to arrange a group order so you can still make the most of the savings. Get yourself ready for that magical “in-between” stretch (26th December – 3rd January) when time doesn’t exist and crafting becomes a must. There are a few links below for you to click on to view my Stampin' Up! Shop.

 

Did you manage to have a glance ot the updated Last Chance list? If you click on the image below, a new window will open up and you can see at a glance what is available.  If there is something you would like, I wouldnt hang around too long because once its gone, thats it. 

Product of the Month for December Here are all the details about it

 

 

For the month of December the Product of th Month is True Blue 12 x 12 Designer Series Papers.   Lovely blues and they co-ordinate perfectly. 

 

 If you would like to find out more about the Product of the Month please do get in touch.

 

Brand new Kits have arrived

 

You can flip through the new catalogue online by clicking on the image below.  If you would like to collect a proper copy from the Craft Room, please do get in touch so that I can pass one on to you. 

 

 

For Scrapbooking and Memory Keeping products please click on the image below and a new page will open up for the Memory Keeping section of the online store

 

 You can click on the image below and a new window will open up where you can have a browse through the WHOLE 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 receive my newsletter and be added to my email list of friends do let me know.  I would hate you to miss out on all our get togethers and socials.  Always lots of new friends waiting to be met. 

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

 

 

 

DAY THREE HUNDRED AND FORTY THREE

 

Its a finishing off kind of day today.  Lots of emails and messages have been waiting to be replied to, oh and a flu jab.  We have the flu quite badly in my neck of the woods, so many people with it so I need to get that done today.

A visit to mum is also arranged and she seems to be such a lot brighter but, so confused.  I guess in her world there isnt any confusion so she is very happy.  For us though, its a bit of a different story but, one day at a time.   

Then there is the visiting family, collecting a couple of orders and running around trying to find an actual Apple Gift Card rather than the electronic one and a bit of food shopping too.  Oh well, at least its only the one day and tomorrow should be easier but I dont think that there will be any crafting done today, at all. 

I think I need to have one 'finishing off day' each week, thats something to consider for the New Year.  

Another Festive make, this time its No. 10, 

 

 

These cards were a dream to make. I was so lucky to spend the day with some wonderful friends and was introduced to a lot of new products including this stencilling, dies and such lovely elements to create these cards in Stampin' Up! Crumb Cake Card and Old Olive card. The photo doesnt do them justice.  

 

I had best get my skates on and get myself sorted for my day ahead.  Thanks for having a read and if you have any Stampin' Up! queries please, do get in touch.  Tracey x 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stampin' Up! news and offers   

 

FREE POSTAGE from Stampin’ Up! on qualifing orders has begun. With the amazing Last Chance offers, gorgeous brand-new kits, and the fabulous Online Exclusive range, plus the bonus of earning Stampin’ Up! Rewards on orders of £20+, it’s the perfect moment to stock up!

If you don’t quite have £60 worth on your list right now and you're local to Derby, just let me know — I’m happy to arrange a group order so you can still make the most of the savings. Get yourself ready for that magical “in-between” stretch (26th December – 3rd January) when time doesn’t exist and crafting becomes a must. There are a few links below for you to click on to view my Stampin' Up! Shop.

 

Did you manage to have a glance ot the updated Last Chance list? If you click on the image below, a new window will open up and you can see at a glance what is available.  If there is something you would like, I wouldnt hang around too long because once its gone, thats it. 

Product of the Month for December Here are all the details about it

 

 

For the month of December the Product of th Month is True Blue 12 x 12 Designer Series Papers.   Lovely blues and they co-ordinate perfectly. 

 

 If you would like to find out more about the Product of the Month please do get in touch.

 

Brand new Kits have arrived

 

You can flip through the new catalogue online by clicking on the image below.  If you would like to collect a proper copy from the Craft Room, please do get in touch so that I can pass one on to you. 

 

 

For Scrapbooking and Memory Keeping products please click on the image below and a new page will open up for the Memory Keeping section of the online store

 

 You can click on the image below and a new window will open up where you can have a browse through the WHOLE 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 receive my newsletter and be added to my email list of friends do let me know.  I would hate you to miss out on all our get togethers and socials.  Always lots of new friends waiting to be met. 

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

 

 

DAY THREE HUNDRED AND FORTY TWO - Free Postage and Birthdays

 

 

 

 

 

Good morning.  Yesterday was such a busy one with going here, there and everywhere but I managed to get most of the things done on my 'to-do' list which was a bonus.  Its official, M&S have misplaced an order of mine but its the first time its ever happened to me so I wont complain.  I am told it may turn up by Saturday so we shall be see.

Today is going to be such a terrific Tuesday.  This afternoon a group of lovely crafting ladies will come to the craft room for a bit of a get together, a few nibbles, a swap of Christmas cards and to see what the new 2026 Mini Catalogue will bring from Stampin' Up!  Always a bonus.

Tonight I am off to bingo with another group of friends so more laughs and nibbles, goodness, it really do look a lot like Christmas.

December always seems to be bursting with birthdays, and this weekend it was my niece’s turn to celebrate.  I made her a special card, and I have to say, I absolutely love this layout.  To create it, I started by making a simple rectangle mask using sticky notes. Then I blended Pool Party ink, keeping it rich and deep at the bottom and fading it out softly toward the top.

Next came the floral magic, I stamped the gorgeous image from the Stamping' Up! Stippled Roses set on to some basic white card and coloured it with inks and a water painter, then fussy cut it.  A little gently shaping of the petals with an embossing tool.  Finally, I popped it onto the layered card piece with dimensionals to give it that lovely 3-D look before layering it to the card base.  A sentiment and some seqins finished it off.   Such a fun project for such a special birthday.

 

 

I woke up to the best surprise this morning — FREE POSTAGE from Stampin’ Up! on qualifing orders. With the amazing Last Chance offers, gorgeous brand-new kits, and the fabulous Online Exclusive range, plus the bonus of earning Stampin’ Up! Rewards on orders of £20+, it’s the perfect moment to stock up!

If you don’t quite have £60 worth on your list right now and you're local to Derby, just let me know — I’m happy to arrange a group order so you can still make the most of the savings. Get yourself ready for that magical “in-between” stretch (26th December – 3rd January) when time doesn’t exist and crafting becomes a must. There are a few links below for you to click on to view my Stampin' Up! Shop.

 

I had best get my skates on as I have a Craft Room that needs a bit of a duster and a lot of hoovering before I go out, oppps.  I guess I had best clear some table space too otherwise folk wont have anywhere to sit this afternoon.  Thank you for having a read and should you need any help with placing an order, do let me know x

 

Stampin' Up! news and offers   

Did you manage to have a glance ot the updated Last Chance list? If you click on the image below, a new window will open up and you can see at a glance what is available.  If there is something you would like, I wouldnt hang around too long because once its gone, thats it. 

Product of the Month for December Here are all the details about it

 

 

For the month of December the Product of th Month is True Blue 12 x 12 Designer Series Papers.   Lovely blues and they co-ordinate perfectly. 

 

 If you would like to find out more about the Product of the Month please do get in touch.

 

Brand new Kits have arrived

 

You can flip through the new catalogue online by clicking on the image below.  If you would like to collect a proper copy from the Craft Room, please do get in touch so that I can pass one on to you. 

 

 

For Scrapbooking and Memory Keeping products please click on the image below and a new page will open up for the Memory Keeping section of the online store

 

 You can click on the image below and a new window will open up where you can have a browse through the WHOLE 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 receive my newsletter and be added to my email list of friends do let me know.  I would hate you to miss out on all our get togethers and socials.  Always lots of new friends waiting to be met. 

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