DAY NINETEEN - Stampin' Up! Birthday Card and a Challenge for the week

 

Good morning,  well the common cold has now developed into Flu A, which is currently an epidemic here.  The symptoms are rather serious and I am just so fortunate that I managed to have my flu jab in December as I am told it will save me from getting 75% of the symptoms, especially as I am classed as 'compromise' with having Rheumatoid Arthritis and taking Biological Medication, yikes.  I do hope it has all passed in a few days and I am no longer contagious, imagine travelling all this way and not able to attend my own daughters wedding..gulp.  Keeping fingers crossed and staying very positive.  I will just take another test in 2 days time to see if I am okay, and then take another one two days after that if need be.

So it's to be another day of rest and recuperation today, pottering around and sorting out a few more things.  I did manage to do some decluttering yesterday, always good for the soul.  No crafting got done even though I did plan on doing some, lack of concentration but it will be back soon. I do have a couple of cards to finish today as the youngest grandson will be 1 tomorrow.  

If you fancy a bit of a crafty challenge, nip over to Stampin' Up! in The Craft Room, Derby - Craft Forum on Facebook and share your makes as well as be inspired by what other wonderful creations appear.  .  This weeks challenge is.  A pretty packet of embellishments is sent out the winner that is picked at random (UK only I am afraid). 

This little card finally had its moment in the spotlight a few weeks ago, celebrating a very special birthday over the weekend. It’s one of those cards that was made some time ago, then carefully tucked away, patiently waiting for just the right occasion and I do love when that happens.

It uses a folding template that has become a firm favourite in The Craft Room, one that many of you have made alongside me. It’s one of those designs that looks wonderfully impressive but is such a joy to put together, especially when you start playing with beautifully co-ordinated papers.

I’ve started keeping a small stash of cards partially finished, ready and waiting for when inspiration (or a birthday!) strikes. It means I can add the sentiment, personalise it, and finish it off just when it’s needed and it’s proving to be a rather satisfying habit.

This is also the perfect excuse to dive into those gorgeous Designer Series Papers where everything already matches so beautifully. Add in ribbons and embellishments in the same colour family and suddenly the card almost builds itself. A little layering here, a pop of texture there, and before you know it, you’ve created something truly pretty and every bit as enjoyable to make as it is to give.

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

Stampin' Up! news and offers   

The Stampin' Up! Online Exclusive Range has received a delightful refresh and it's brimming with creative promise, Think of it as a treasure chest that lives online only, full of fresh designs, inspiring products and stash. This refreshed collection is sure to spark new ideas, rekindle your creativity and tempt you into just one more project (or two).  Do have a look at what's on offer.  If you click on the image above, it will take you straight to the Online Exclusive Range.

Here are the kits for the month of January but, if you click on the image below, a new window will open with all the kits that are available from Stampin' Up! today.

Dont forget, grab your kit (or kits) and join us on 13th February at 6pm for an evening of putting the kits together in The Craft Room, Derby.

A brand-new Stampin’ Up! mini brochure has fluttered in, just waiting to be explored. It’s brimming with gorgeous ideas, dreamy colour combinations, clever card-making templates, and, of course, those irresistible sparkly embellishments we all adore. With 76 pages of pure crafty delight, everything beautifully co-ordinated and bursting with inspiration, it’s one you’ll want to linger over. You can browse the brochure online by clicking on the image above or better yet, pop into The Craft Room, Derby and pick up your very own copy.

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