The time has finally come...

and I'm soooo excited!

We fly out to Florida in the morning, for two fabulous, sun and shopping filled weeks :)

I will no doubt be eyeing up all the American craft goodies and promise to share photos with you once I'm back!




Last week me and my dad decided to take Paddy to the woods, he loved it and I managed to get some great photos so will leave you with these until I return.

Thanks for stopping by,
take care
x

Drum roll please................

I would like to thank everyone who has ordered from me during April.

A list of you all is below.
I used random.org to generate the winning number
(numbers shown below, all names added twice)

I hope to be able to offer another blog candy competition soon so watch this space!

1. Lynn W
2. Caryn D
3. Rajinder P
4. Lucy W
5. Fiona C
6. Chris B
7. Caroline C
8. Vicki C
9. Lynn W
10. Caryn D
11. Rajinder P
12. Lucy W
13. Fiona C
14. Chris B
15. Caroline C
16. Vicki C

............. and the winner of my first ever blog candy is...................

Number 8 : Vicki C! Congratulations Vicki.
Ill pop them in the post for you on Tuesday :D

Well that was fun! { note to self : do more!!! }

And some exciting news from Stampin' Up!

If your a scrapbooker and have ever thought about becoming a SU! demo then we have the perfect starter kit designed just for you ! Offer ends 1 June so contact me for more info. And at a reduced price there really isn't anything to lose :o)

Also this month when you buy 3 packs of patterned papers you get a fourth pack free! The papers can be any of the ones in the main catalogue, the mini catalogue and while stocks last the ones on the retired list too so get choosing!


And for those of you who haven't yet visited the Stamp With Us challenge blog pop over there and check what all the fuss is about!

The first live chat and challenge went love on Tuesday night and I was thrilled to be able to take part. It was great to be able to have a live chat with so many people that I otherwise wouldn't have had the opportunity to 'meet' - hello girls!!

We were all sent a small envelope and told not to open until the launch, then at 8pm the challenge went up and we were told to open the envelope and create - but in 45 minutes!!!

So here's my attempt:


and it was surprisingly easy! I was panicking a bit beforehand because I like to be organised and know what I'm doing so I can plan ahead - it was definitely a challenge but so much fun.

Then it was time for the second challenge, which was a recipe and again only had 45 minutes!

Here's my 2nd attempt:


I had a bit of a moment when I couldn't remember where I had put my heat gun and was running around like a mad woman!

I would recommend it to everyone!

I'm hoping to get some more crafting done soon but since my mum has come back from Dubai I've been spending most of my time with her having a gossip, wine and some retail therapy!

Hope you enjoy your bank holiday weekend!

Thanks for stopping by
take care
x

I'm still alive!!

Just checking in with a quick post to say I'm still here! Sorry I haven't posted for a week or so, been run off my feet!

I'm hoping at some point I'll get a chance to craft and blog it.

And thanks for everyone who has ordered so far, you will all be entered into the draw to win the free stamp sets!

Don't forget there is still a chance to enter, just place an order - no minimum - before the end of April and you'll get two entries.

Good luck everyone! Nearly time to draw the winner !!!

Thanks for stopping by,
take care
x

Blog Candy time !

It's about time I have a blog candy giveaway !


For everyone who places an order with me before the end of April I will give you two entries into the blog candy draw.

These stamps are no longer available so this is the perfect opportunity to get them free!!

Contact me for more information or to place an order.

Good luck !

x

The Easter bunny is on his way!

Hope you have all enjoyed your weekend so far, the weather today has been somewhat brighter but not brilliant, I'm just thankful it's not raining up here :)

So, first I'd like to share with you an Easter Bunny box I made for Stu. It's super easy to make.
I purchase a template designed by Lauren Meader (she is sooo fantastic and with 3 kids I really don't know where she finds the time! *Super mum*)

The template for this one is available from Papertrey Ink.
It's called 'Bun in the oven' but as Lauren shows you on her blog, her templates are all about versatility and really are just fantastic!

So, I hope you like this. I thought it was a really cute idea!

Below are some cards I've made recently. For nothing in particular just having a play!

Now this one was fun!
Stu is a big film fan and when he heard that 'Watchmen' was coming out in the pictures bugged us all to go watch it - but not on any ordinary screen - he wanted to go to Manchester and watch it on the Imax screen!

It was good, not normally my cup of tea but a group of us went and it was a laugh. So, to cut a long story short I bargained with him that if I went to see it with him he had to do something that I like, i.e. crafting! So Last week I prepped a little craft lesson for him and below is the card he 'copied'

I was actually surprised that he was really good! He rocked the stamp-a-mag-jig but he could perhaps practice cutting out a bit more!

I promise to share a picture of his effects soon.

I will be back early next week to share pictures of the cards I received in that swap I was telling you about last week.

Thanks for stopping by,
Take care
x

It had to be a man!!

It's time for the Grand National!!!
Growing up in Aintree, Liverpool this weekend is so exciting for all who live here.

There is such a buzz about.

Our house backs onto the race course and we are lucky enough to be able to watch from the bedroom BUT in the days running up to this great event they put up the biggest and brightest floodlights I've ever seen! lol.

Well, as the blog post is titled it HAD to be a man that ever so kindly put them up FACING my bedroom window!! Even with the curtains closed at night it feels like it's the middle of summer. And then there's the helicopters...
Ah well! I suppose it kinda adds to the atmosphere!

Sorry about these pictures, they were taken early morning so look a little foggy ...



And on a crafty note I have a few samples using products available from the mini to show you.






I've just received some swaps made with products from the mini too so will photograph and post these during the week. They are fab and will give you lots of inspiration.

They are very talented girls over on ILWS!

So, my bets have been placed and my fingers are crossed. And if I win it'll no doubt go on more craft stash haha!

Hope you have a great Saturday
Thanks for stopping by,
Take care x

Have done lots...

... but have nothing to show for it!

Feels like I'm getting nowhere fast. Been sorting out my super huge stash as I really can't keep all of it *sigh* so will be picturing and adding to eBay and maybe some of the new stuff I could post as blog candy... watch this space!
I will plod on and hopefully have a much more interesting post for you all soon.

So, the SU! mini catalogue isn't officially launched until the 1st of April but it's only a couple of days away and I know you've all been very patient so here you go!

Enjoy =)

It will also be located on the side bar for easy access.
Stay posted for samples soon.

Other than not getting anything done I've managed to have a play with my shot glasses but not got pictures at the moment (sorry - I'm rubbish aren't I?!) Will share soon.

I've had a trip to Ikea and have found something fab-u-lous!!! I feel a mini tutorial coming on... They are so easy I hope you'll love them as much as I do.

Off crafting topic, I'm getting so impatient for my holiday to Florida, how am I expected to contain my excitement until May?? I don't think it's possible - imagine all those US shops! Michael's, target... oooooo!!!!! And the clothes shops too, of course! (my, that's a lot of exclamation marks I'm using...)
I'm putting off going holiday shopping because I will start packing , I'm notorious for that lol. And my lists, colour co-ordinated... I'm such a geek haha!

That's enough of my ramblings for one post, hope you all have a glorious weekend.

Thanks for stopping by,
take care x