Sunny Saturday

Good morning

Here are the photographs of the cards that I made for Christiana to give to her sisters.

Still no news of where they are.

Do you have anything exciting planned for the weekend?  It is Pauls birthday on Monday so we are looking forward to that.  I do hope to try and persuade him to take the day off so that we could go out somewhere for the day....I shall keep working on it.

Thanks for having a read and wishing you a lovely day

Thanks for having a read and hope you have a lovely day

Missing cards

Good morning.  Lets hope today continues to be lovely, weatherwise.

Although the girls haven't yet received their birthday cards which were posted 4 weeks ago, I did photograph them before they went.

Who knows where they ended up.

Thanks for popping in for a read and wishing you a wonderful day, whatever you are up to.

Another Sunny Monday

Good morning and another sunny one.

The garden had a bit of a dig over yesterday, new plants were put in and its looking lovely.  I tried to hoe but failed.  I tried to rake and managed a bit.  I did do some watering though yeah.

Here are a few cards that Anna has made recently which are lovely.

We sat and had a coffee a couple of weeks ago and I asked if I could share these on my blog.  I love the way that two or three stamp sets have been used to create the images.  Very inspirational.

Not a lot planned for today, pottering, cleaning and hopefully a little play, if the fingers allow.

Thanks for having a read, wishing you a lovely Monday x

Swirly Sunday

Good morning and what a lovely morning weatherwise it is.  The sky is blue and I hope to spend some of the day in the garden.

Here is a card I made with the start of swirly bird week.

I have been wanting to play with this stamp set and matching die for a while now. 

So Sale a bration is over, the Stamperettes group has finished and no more Pen Club.  So its time to start afresh, a new Stamperettes 10 which will include all the new items in the new catalogue.  A new Pen Club which includes 3  free meet ups and new afternoon get togethers as I have a little help.  I am so excited about all the new happenings. An evening meeting up with everyone that signed up is on the agenda for April so I do hope that you can make it.

Yesterday was the twins 24th birthday.  Their birthday cards which were posted three weeks ago didnt arrive.  There presents from Belgium ended up in Cyprus but not in their hands.  Christianas present to them ended up in the correct town but not available for them to open oh well.


Sophia organised a surprise party for Katerina on Friday night.  Saturday they went out with the family to a wonderful taverna high up in a lovely village and today they are all going to chill with Christiana.  A great weekend.

Off to sort out Sunday Lunch.  Thanks for having a read and have a great day x

Magnolia

Good afternoon and what a lovely afternoon it is.  Temperatures are up to 19 degrees in the back garden but it is rather cloudy.

As usual, life has got a little unsettled and the blog does suffer but I hope to keep up with at least 3 posts a week.  Emails will get answered as soon as I can.  You are always welcome to give me a quick call at any time.

I went for a little stroll this morning and saw this wonderful Magnolia tree which must be of some age.

I couldnt get my hands up any higher to get a better photo but the fence is a 6ft one.  

We have got a magnolia in our garden now but it is a smaller version, still pretty though.

 

After my stroll I came back to find mr. blackbird gathering twigs and grass.  I cant tell you the amount of times he has been coming and going today.  It is going to be some wonderful nest.

Here is a card that I made for Robert for his birthday last week

 I havent been able to do anything else in the craft room this week but maybe I shall tidy and sort over the weekend.

I cant believe that it is the last day of March, the last day to get your Sale a Bration, the last chance to get over £200 worth of SU products that you choose for £99.  If you would like to place an order, sign up or have a chat about crafting, please do get in touch this afternoon.

Right, I am off to do a little more pottering. 

Thanks for having a ready and I hope you have a wonderful Friday afternoon x

Monday

Good morning, I do hope you had a good weekend but didn't it go quickly again.

As the weather was good we spent a few hours in the garden on Saturday and on Sunday.  Lots of hoe ing done, a few new plants put in and both lawns cut.  They need doing again but I believe it is a little at a time in case we have more frost.  I must say the garden at the front is starting to look very nice.

I managed a couple of hours in the greenhouse too.  That is the marigolds planted up and some african sun flowers.  Okay so they may not be called african sun flowers but that is what they look like to me.  Guess what everyone is going to be getting for their birthdays this year, especially if they all turn out like my tomatoes.  Paul said we had to put all the seeds in as only a few will grow.......he said that about the tomato plants.

Hello Kitty

This little sweetie was made last week and I think she is very cute.  I am still working on Garfield, I cant get the eyes right but I will not be beaten.

If there are any Stamperettes reading this, can you get in touch with your order please.  They need to be submitted tomorrow.

LAST FEW DAYS to sign up to get the amazing offer from Stampin' Up! of £99 for over £172 worth of products including FREE postage, 2 FREE stamp sets, FREE admin pack and £130 worth of goodies that you choose for yourself.  Please do get in touch if you would like more information especially if you are a crafter, need lots of new inks and cards, fancy having a play with bundles, enjoy sparkly bits etc. etc. 

Thanks for having a read today.  Wishing you a wonderful day.

Plum Tree

Good evening, a little late for me to be posting.

Here is a card I made for Kellys birthday earlier this week.

No get together later today I am afraid.  There is a craft show in Doncaster that lots of ladies are going too and the dates clashed so the project board will be made in April / May.  I will keep you posted.

I was at the hospital yesterday morning and they are pleased with my progress so far, which is good.  They would like me to increase my doseage of MTX but as my body is not yet used to the current dose, I shall be continuing on this for 8 weeks and then increase it.  I have still got the usual aches and pains this morning but the nurse examined me yesterday and ouch.  I am still suffering with some joints that she touched in my neck and back this morning.  Never mind.

Paul and I are hopefully going to be sorting out the garden today at the front. whoop whoop.  I shall do what I can to help but we have a few things to put in to make it look a little nicer and the weeds need to be gone.

The white flowers on this plant in front of the tree look lovely.  For the last couple of years I thought it was jasmine but the flowers dont smell.  Last year we discovered that it is a plum tree, opps.

Thanks for having a read and wishing you a wonderful Saturday.

More bits on that bookcase

Good morning.  Brr it is a bit colder here in Derby this morning.  I have 4 layers on and am just right but havent been outside yet.  Mr. Weatherman says a maximum of 8 degrees with rain and showers.

If you fancy a cuppa and a catch up, I shall be in the craft room all afternoon today.  There is cake too.

Are you free on Saturday morning and fancy a little crafting.  How about making 13 pages to display on a chalk board.  Everything is included in the kit except sticky stuff.  A whole library of stamps to choose from to embellish each page as well as alphabet dies to cut out words for your pages if you dont want to use what is in the kit.  You will need to bring a sandwich or something for lunch as I am not sure how long this will take.  Please get in touch if you would like to come along or if you would like more information.

No get together this Friday night to make birthday cards.  I have had to cancel this months get together I am afraid.

Here is another card from the Bookcase Builder stamp set

I have lots more ideas for this stamp set, I just need the time.   The trick to this one is to stamp out the lower shelf first, that way you know where to put the higher shelf.  You dont need to have all tall things on the shelf, leaving room for the stags head.  I havent put a sentiment on this as I am not sure who it is for you.  This stamp set has a great 'congratulations' stamp in it, which I used on the insert.  TOP TIP When using this stamp set for the first time, I would recommend that you stamp out the shelf on scrap paper first.  Add each item to your practice shelf first as you need to bring the stamps lower down than you think so it looks as though they are sitting on the shelf.  If you would like to come to try it out first, you are more than welcome.

I had best get this day started before it turns into tomorrow.  Wishing you a wonderful day, hope you manage to stay dry and thanks for having a read x

World Happiness Day

Good morning, ohh I feel so much better after a weekend off.  I havent done much at all over the last couple of days which is good as I havent been up to much.  I had a surprise on Saturday, Paul came home but only for a couple of days.  He took me out to dinner, out to buy birthday presents and to visit family so all in all, a very lovely weekend but here we are, Monday morning and a wet one in Derby.

It wont dampen the spirits as today is World Happiness Day.  This little pot and seeds made me happy yesterday.

I just couldnt leave it on the shelves, so I purchased it.  I hope today I can get it planted up and when the flowers appear, this pot will go in the fairy garden.  What makes you happy?

Bookcase Builder was on my desk last week and here is another card I made using it.

Perfect for those chappies that some of us struggle to make cards for. I can certainly recommend this set as it is great for all occasions.

Thank you so much for having a read today, wishing you a dry day.

Baby Card

Good morning but not a very warm one.  This is what Mr. Facebook weatherman tells me

I cant believe it is Friday already, that week went rather quickly. 

I had another little play yesterday with the build a bookcase stamp set and with the help of Pinterest, as you do, I made this. 

 

Boy card on its way when I can.  I believe that this is a really versatile set and look forward to playing with it a bit more.

The works Docs visit went well yesterday and he gave me a bit more information about RA.  He seemed to be quite up on it which is encouraging. But when your own GP tells you one thing, the hospital nurses tell you something different and then the works Doc says something different again, it gets rather confusing so I shall just let nature take its course and see what happens.

Off to start my day as I have 101 things to do but I will only manage to sort out 2 or 3 of them slowly. Thanks for having a read x

New Home

Good morning, only just.  I woke up very late, had breakfast even later and by the time I am dressed, it is nearly lunch time.  Never mind, it was a rough day yesterday.

Thanks for popping in to see what is new, it is appreciated.

I have been attempting to have a play with Build a Bookcase from Stampin' Up!, it is my new favourite.

How about a New Home card for a chappie.

I just love the simplicity of this, not everyones cup of tea I know but I do love this set.  Why havent I used it before? 

Wasnt the sun wonderful yesterday.  I managed a potter outside, I didnt do much but I made a start.  I now have to look for long handled gardening tools, especially something to help get out the weeds.  The lawn needs mowing and it will be one of the first jobs that Paul does when he gets back at the weekend.

It is crafting night tomorrow night and there are a couple of places available if you would like to come along.

Please get in touch if you would like more information or book your place.

I had best get off to start my day before it ends.  Have a lovely day x

Nailed It

Good morning and it is another Monday at the start of another week.  

Thanks for popping in for a read, it is appreciated.

The sun has got his hat on in Derby and it looks lovely outside so I am going to have a little potter in the greenhouse, if I can.  It is jab day today which is fine, it means I have a lovely cooked lunch and then a little play in the craft room afterwards, to take my mind off things.

I managed to finish off all the cards we made last month so here are just a few using the Nailed It stamp set.

Not too sure if I shared some of them with you already but never mind, if you have seen the same card a couple of times, it is good to jog the memory.

Not too long left if you wanted to grab the special offer of £130 + for £99 when you sign up with Stampin' Up! to become a hobbist.  That is someone who wishes to buy Stampin' Up! goodies without actually holding parties nor demonstrations.  It is the same amazing offer if you did fancy a go at holding craft parties.  I am always happy to explain further over a cuppa.

Off to see how my winter plants are doing. I havent managed to plant up any new seeds yet but there is still lots of time.

Wishing you a wonderful day Tracey x