Autum/Winter Catalogue ends today

Another night of howling wind and AT  4am  I just had to get up as the noise was howling around the house.  So the washer was on extra early and I have been pottering around the house doing some little jobs.

 Well today is the very last day to order from the Autumn/Winter catalogue.  If there is anything that you want from here, please let me know and why not have it delivered straight to your front door?  That does mean that if the Autumn/Winter catalogue ends, the Spring mini will start on Friday.  You really do need to get a copy of this, there are some wonderful things in it.  Here is another card that we made last Saturday at Helens get together using some of the new goodies.





Tomorrow night its Derby Dabblers, that is the social crafting evening in Allenton Derby.  We are having a February Fuddle, why not come along and have an evening of crafting, chatting and making some new friends?  If you would like more information, please let me know 01332 721877.

Thanks for having a read today and I do hope that the wind doesnt cause you any problems.

Just received a cancellation - Saturday Stamping

We have just received a cancellation for Saturday Afternoon crafting.  Full details are on the Events page. 

Midweek Musings, last Wedensday of January

Oooeeerrr I was really afraid last night.  I have never heard the wind howl and wail so much and being home alone didnt help.  Not much sleep was had.  I didnt sleep too well Sunday night nor monday  so today, I am already shattered.  It will have to be an early night (if I dont have a nap in the afternoon), after gym of course.

Here is another of the make and takes I did on Saturday, a bookmark.  Loved doing this but I wont use it, its too nice.  We used a stamp set from the new Spring mini, oh yes, as the Autumn/Winter mini finishes on Thursday, there is a lovely new Spring mini (not so mini) starts on Friday. 
 
I put my new addition in the craft room last night and had a bit of a sort out.  With getting everything ready for Saturday the craft room looked like a bomb had hit it and I couldnt walk in there.  I seriously cant function properly if it isnt all sorted so, sort it I did.  Looking a lot better and here is a photo of new addition

 I have always wanted to decorate pegs, okay so you are shaking your head but, its something I would like to do.  I have made a start with these, I put lovely papers over the pegs

 

Then I got to sanding it all down, have you tried the SU Sander wow, its amazing,














Then I punched out quite a few butterflies, love this punch

 

Which I have put on these, all ready for Saturday
 

But I really would like to do more with them.  Paul has helped me seperate some, which I painted.  When he put the gubbings (inards, springs, whatever they are called), back onto the peg, the white paint got scratched, so I have to paint them again.  Not too sure what else to do with them.  Have you ever decorated pegs?  If you have, please share your photos.

Thank you for having a read today and I hope that the wind hasnt had any bad effects on you.

Happiness in a jar

Another start to another exciting week. This week I am putting the finishes touches to all the card kits for Saturdays Stamping Afternoon.  We have had one cancellation so, if you would like this place, all the details are on the events section of my blog.  Dont delay as I am sure the space will soon go.

On facebook, lots of people have happy jars and I decided to make one myself.  This is where you put little notes of what makes you happy as and when it happens.  At the end of the year, or on 1st January next year, you have a look through all the notes in the jar, happy memories.
Here is the jar that I made, using pink which is my favourite colour, a jar that used to contain a fresh linen candle. lacy ribbon and buttons, really girly.  It is now getting notes put in almost daily, so I must be a happy person.


I was also busy making on Saturday.  I tried to get to a stampin up demonstrators meeting but unfortunatly, the snow on the roads had me beat.  However, I did manage to get there at lunch time, say a few hellos and then I did a few make and takes.  Here is a card that I made using one of the Sale A Bration sets, (there are 17 items that you can get free in Sale a Bration).

 

Did you know that Sale a Bration is on until 22nd March?  I am taking party bookings for afternoons and evenings so if you fancy having a crafty party, let me know, fancy a party but you dont have a venue, I may have the answer.  If you would like to order anything or just get a catalogue, get in touch.

Its Derby Dabblers get together this Friday, the first one for 2013 and we are having a February Fuddle.  If you fancy coming along, we meet at St. Martins Church Hall, Flint Street in Allenton from 6.30p.m.  It would be great to see you.

Thanks for having a read and I do hope that you are coping with first the snow, then the rain and now the wind.....cant wait for Summer.

Hello - its Friday

Ohh I definately have that Friday feeling, do you?  How do you explain it?  I am not sure but I know I have it.

Yesterday I spent the afternoon at gym and loved it. I will be a very regular visitor there so something else has to give and that is going to be weekly shopping (now to be done on line).  Cleaning the house from top to bottom mid week, this will only be done on a Friday, plus another few little bits and pieces. I must say though, I am struggling with the stairs this morning, a few aches and pains in a muscle or two that I didnt know was there, ouch.

Tonight we are having a re run of the cancelled crafty week class.  If you fancy crafting the evening away and are local to Derby, give me a call on 01332 721877 or drop me a line to book your place tracey.rossos2@hotmail.com

Here is another FREE, oh yes I did say free, stamp set as part of the Stampin Up Sale a Bration

This is called Feeling Sentimental and here is a  card I have made using the telephone box.

 

The insert
 
Close up of the image

Well thanks for having a read today, I hope you manage to stay warm, dry and snow free. 

First Sale a Bration Card

It doesnt look as though Derby had it as cold as was expected last night but, at 8.50pm I did go out side and put down salt.  I am still keeping my path and drive clear as well as the pavement outside my house.  Life is so much easier for me and any visitors that I have if we dont have to worry about slipping.

Getting the work, home life balance is starting to become a bit of a juggling act again. I guess if life was all plain sailing it would be boring though.  There are so many things that I would like to do that even with working part time, I dont seem to be able to do them.  There must be an answer somewhere, perhaps you know what the secret is?

So Sale a Bration started, I bet if you follow a few blogs, everyone is talking about this at the moment.  If you would like a Sale a Bration brochure (leaflet), please let me know tracey.rossos2@hotmail.com and I shall put one in the post to you.  Alternatively, just give me a call on 01332 721877.

Here is one of the 17 items that you can get for free
 

This is a stamp set called Patterned Occassions and is available  in wood or clear.  There are 5 stamps and I have had a good play with my set. Being a demonstrator I was lucky enough to get this prior to the sale a bration starting.  I made a few cards and matching tags, here is the first.



More to come later in the week.

I am off to the gym today and tonight I shall set up the table for another crafty night tomorrow.  Unfortunately a few people had to cancel last week due to the snow so we have rescheduled for tomorrow night.  If you would like to join us, there are three places available.

I hope that all of those that are poorly make a speedy recovery and a big thank you to everyone for having a read. Have a lovely day

SALE A BRATION starts today

Tuesday and a little bit of normality, phew.  I say this because the last few days have not only been hectic but I am suffering with internet itus.  There is something wrong with my internet and whilst Paul has been trying to sort it out with Virgin Media, we are not having much luck.  Everything is extremely slow, so slow that I get 'timed out' and I wasnt even naughty, honest.  It is very frustrating being on the internet, trying to blog, trying to answer emails and to be honest, I dont know if things are getting posted nor being sent so its just a case of fingers crossed.

The weekend flew by, we had a cardmaking session on Saturday, Sunday we caught up with the family and yesterday I spent the afternoon crafting with a friend (starting to get everything ready for our next event on 2nd February), so you see, the days just wizz past and I am making sure I enjoy each one.

So today Paul has gone away for a few days and I am continuing to get things prepared for Stamping Saturday - if you fancy making 5 cards with 5 inserts, meeting new friends, lots of chatter, laughter and an afternoon of fun, there are just 4 places left.  Please see the events page at the top of my blog for more information.  It would be great to see you.

So today SALE A BRATION begins and this is such an exciting time for Stampin' Up!  If you are not sure what Sale a Bration is:

Customers

Get a free item from the SAB brochure EVERY time you spend £45!

Hostesses

Hold a £150 party and get your usual hostess benefits plus a pack of Silver Glimmer paper to celebrate Stampin’ Up!’s 25^th anniversary!

Hold a £300 party and get hostess benefits, Silver Glimmer paper and a bundle of THREE Sale-a-Bration items: Designer Series Paper, a stamp set and a ribbon and button bundle!

Thinking of signing up?

There’s absolutely no better time than now. Join now and, for the usual Starter Kit price of £99, you’ll get a whopping £162.50 of craft products of your choice – that’s 25% extra in honour of our 25^th anniversary! You’ll also get a pack of business supplies, including catalogues. Give me a ring on 01332 721877 for a no obligation chat and I can tell you all the ins and outs and answer any questions that you might have or, we can arrange a get together and talk about it over coffee and cake.

There are 17 items that you can pick from as your FREE ITEM and if you click HERE you will find out more.

Book your party, hold a virtual one or just let me know if you would like to place an order tracey.rossos2@hotmail.com

Now it wouldnt be right to leave without sharing a card, a very last, last, last minute card.  Its Charlottes birthday and as she is 1, she wasnt on the calendar (she is now).  Thank goodness I had some toppers ready and waiting.

Tomorrow I hope to share some of the Sale a Bration cards with you.

Thanks for having a read and I hope you have a lovely evening.

Sunday Catch Up

Good morning from a rather white Derby, its chilly and the snow is slushy.  I am so fortunate to have a husband who makes sure that the paths are all clear and salt has been put down.  Mind you, earlier this week it was me out there with the spade for a while.  The snow is due to be worse tomorrow it seems but hay ho, what will be will be.

The snow created a few disrupptions for me this last week as we couldnt spend a couple of evenings crafting, so sad.  I do hope that we can plan to get together with with ladies that couldnt make it and have a night of crafting very soon.

Here is one of the cards that we made, used the Henry wheel and the Albert wheel and I love the way the card turned out.  Its a great one for using up bits of patterned paper. 

I am busy getting ready for a Stamping Saturday afternoon on 2nd February.  We shall make 5 cards and 5 inserts.  If you fancy taking part, please get in touch as soon as you can as there are only 4 places left.  Full details are on the events section of my blog (just click on the events button on the top).  I am looking for a couple of volunteers for the afternoon too to lend a hand.

Tuesday is the start of Sale a Bration which is perfect for Tuesday at Traceys so, weather permitting, if you can pop round for a cuppa, see what all the fuss is about and have a look at a few samples.  I hope to see you then (just let me know if you need the address).

As my internet has been very hit and miss this last week, I hope to catch up with all my emails today and lots of other interesting little bits and bobs, ready for another wonderful week.

I hope that you have had a good week and thanks for having a visit today.

Sunday and is that snow or is it ice?

Good morning and I really dont know if it is snow outside my front door or ice.  I am not about to go and look just yet brrr, too cold for that.

I have another action packed day ahead of me, out on the town, a little hairdressing and perhaps an hour or two in the craft room.

Here is another card that I have finished, for the box.  I hope to put the receipients name on the little tag, when its the right time of course because I am not sure who this is for just yet.

I hope you manage to stay dry and warm today, the forecast is for sleet (Christiana, that means some snow mixed in with rain).  Thanks for having a read and please, do feel free to leave a comment or two.

Patchwork Draught Excluder - a bit different

The first working week has gone by without too much of a hitch.  I must say that I am shattered even though I have been going to bed at 9 for the past couple of nights.  I havent been getting up early either.  Are we all ready for the sleet/snow tomorrow and the snow on Monday.  I am sure that it will be here just in time for me to go to work, yaks.

So today is my sister in laws birthday and this is what I made for her. It is a draught excluder

 
 
I have been up to the house, put it in place and, it fits phew.  It matches lovely with her curtains, chairs and cushions and I am told that she will be having warm feet at breakfast now.  I loved making this and I know to those of you who do sew, it wasnt very difficult but, for me, it was a very big and daunting project.  I shall be making another one at the end of the year and hopefully I shall know a little more about sewing and it will be easier.

So for the rest of the day its household chores.  Whilst I dont really like doing the chores I do like the end result. I love walking into a room and its all dust free, smelling of polish and nothing out of place.   I am also getting the table set up for crafty week next week.  Please feel free to give me a call on 01332 721877 to book your place on Thursday, Friday or Saturday. 

The cling stamps are still being put into boxes and if you would like any of the DVD/Stamp boxes which are 50p each, let me know next week and we can get some ordered for you.

Have a wonderful weekend, stay wrapped up warm and keep everything crossed that the weather men have got it wrong and we dont get snow.

missed WOYWW

I totally forgot it was Wednesday and WOYWW.  I will have to set a reminder for next week.

Today is birthdays YEAH.  Millie my grandaughter or granddaughter (still dont know which is right and which is wrong way to spell this) is 9 today and a friend of mine Liz, also celebrates her birthday.  Here are the cards that I have made.


 

BeYou went well yesterday.  I met Nigel, who is going to be my new buddy.  We are both off to the gym next Tuesday afternoon and then its swimming in a couple of weeks.  He thinks that I need to get the strength in my knee before I go to some excercise classes so I will see how that goes for a few weeks.

We had lots to talk and chat about last night too, the days are flying by.

Off out again this afternoon, I am hardly at home these days.  Have a lovely afternoon and evening and thanks for popping in.

Tuesday at Traceys

Tuesday at mine, I love Tuesdays.  I have a lot of SU orders here and hopefully I will get a visit or two tonight.

Look what Santa got me

 a new tea pot and trays, ohhh who is lucky.  Hope to use these tonight.

I am off to BeYou this afternoon.  This is something I have joined to try and help with the weight loss and I will let you know how I get on.
Here is another one of the cards that can now go into the finished box.  I take cards into work too, so I always need a lot.
 
Fancy a night of crafting?  Next week is my crafty week and there are a few places left if you would like to make a couple of cards and spend an evening of crafty chatter and laughter.  Home made cakes and tea/coffee will be available.  Please send me an email to tracey.rossos2@hotmail.com or give me a call on 01332 721877.

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