Furry... little... and very lovely!

And very lovely she is too - I'd love for you to meet little Muffy the Boxer..

She is a little beauty isn't she? And nope. She's not my new addition, although I'd have her in a shot.. she is in fact a new baby for the lovely Ann, who I often talk to over the net. We started to talk a while ago now after she lost her other boxer, and it was a heart wrenching time too, as it bought back so many memories of when we lost Asti. So I was absolutely delighted to hear that Ann's family is increasing by four paws!! In fact, I was so happy I needed to show you this little piccie that I 'borrowed' from Ann. If you'd like to see more of little Muffy, then click here to go to Ann's site.

Ann, she is beautiful.. a wonderful, furry, tiny, perfect little Boxer!!! Many, many congratulations.

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What a day

I just wanted to say a big Thank You for all the ladies - and gents - who came along to my demo yesterday.

I was down in Craft Central in Derby, and the staff and visitors were all absoluely wonderful - Cheryl, you are on my wavelength! I hope to see you again at the end of the month.

I did make a purchase or two whilst I was down there too - a book on Jellies and Jams (of all things) and an aerosol glitter spray.

As promised, I'll be back later on today with a collection of my sample cards, and maybe a video or two over the week with the new techniques I covered.

For the rest of today, I'm attempting to get some biro off a work shirt and relaxing whilst hubby is painting. The Good Life eh?!

Speak soon everyone xx

oh my word...

I've just been taking a look at our new Stampin Up catalogue for 2010 - 2011... it is FANTASTIC!!!!

If you would like to recieve one as soon as I get them here, then please just let me know and I'll let you know when they arrive.

Evidently, there will be some items leaving and these will be on the retirement list, which i'll post as soon as I am able to. Again, if you'd like to order anything then just let me know. 

You're gonna love it !

Long time no see

I just wanted to pop on and say sorry for the lack of posting, we have been down in Kent.

Normal service will resume shortly. lol.

Big and Bold..

Yep.. it's the Big Bold Birthday set. I love this set!!!

I did a project or two using this set the other week, so if you click on the label at the bottom of my post, you'll find it.

Anyway.. here's my project for you today.

lI have no idea where the project came from. We did it in class the other day, and my downline Sheila found it somewhere on the net.

I've used Soft Suede cardstock (lush!!) and pinks and whites to bring it all together.

The price of this set has been reduced in the August Promo to £19.16 instead of £23.95.. what a bargain eh? (check out the others on the side bar over there -------------------->

If there's anything you fancy on this promotion, just send me an email.. and remember if your order comes to over £40, I'll give you a free ink pad of your choice.

My special offer is the Big Bold Birthday stamp set, cardstock to make four of these cards and three ink pads for a price of £30.

If you'd like to take the offer, then just get in touch by email and I'll sort out the rest for you.

Well.. I must get on. I've got oodles to get through today, and then we're off to the Sunny South..

Happy Crafting everyone.. See you all again soon x

A little spot of gardening..

Not the real sort of course.. even though that needs doing this weekend if I get the chance.. but playing with one of my favourite stamp sets - Greenhouse Garden.

Because it's a two step stamping set, it's on offer this month only for £18.36 instead of £22.95.

Here's my card for today.

I have based my card on the one that's in the catalogue, and we made this in class the other day. It's a very popular card too, and everyone who made it in class loved it.

I changed the colours slightly and used shades of blues, corals and pinks.

My offer for you today is to have the Greenhouse Garden stamps, cardstock and three ink pads to do a version of this card. The price of the offer is stamp set only at £18.36 (plus postage) or my offer above for £32. I will also stamp you some of the greetings as shown above.

So.. what are you upto today? Leave me a comment so I can pop over and say Hi..

I am busy packing and sorting. We are away for a couple of days this weekend and next, and then I'm getting a bit excited as it's only a few weeks until my Sis, Lesley {aka Wilma}, comes over from Canada.. I can't wait.

Bird on a Branch

How are you all? Time just seems to be flying these days doesn't it, and I don't seem to have had time to come back on here and update the ol' bloggie.. So... this morning, I thought I'd get up early (5ish!) and make a start on my plans for today. This being the first one. lol. 

I've got a few more Special Offers for you over the next day or so.. and they are all Stampin' Up. We have our special promotional offer of 20% off a selection of two step stamping sets.. Check over on the right sidebar for a clickable link.

Bird on a Branch is one of those sets, and here's my project for today -

 As I've just uploaded it.. I realised that the bow and ribbons are not attached to the baggie. How did I manage to photograph it without realising?!

Anyway, this set of stamps is on offer for £11.96 instead of £14.95.. how good is that? In the set you will recieve around 5 stamps.. Fantastic if you ask me!

My special offer will give you the stamp set, two ink pads, cardstock and ribbon to make a little bag like this one with some mini cards inside. The price of this offer is £22.  If you'd like to take the offer, then please just email me and I'll sort out the rest. Or if you'd just like the stamp set on its own, then get in touch.

I'll be back tomorrow with a new one.. but before then, here's a little peek -

See ya later!

Not much to report..

There has been a definate lack of crafting at the House of Austin this weekend.. I have a poorly leggie, and sitting crafting definately makes it feel worse.. and to stop it swelling and getting more infected, I have to sit with it up a little. Mind you, I have been out and about with the woofers.

So.. normal service will resume shortly. (Well, later today - I'm having withdrawal symptoms!)

.xxx

Where has this week gone?

I just can't believe how quick this year is going.. it doesn't seem two minutes since I last came on my blog, and looking at the dates, it's been quite a while!

So.. what have I been upto?

Well some of it will have to remain secret for now, but the rest I can share.

Last weekend, I had a couple of days off. I didn't do ANY craft things at all and it was lovely to take a break. I did some housework (I know! Hush!) and just got alot of stuff sorted out.

On Monday, I nipped into town as I had an appointment with the bank, and on Tuesday I nipped into town again.

This time it was to meet a lovely lady called Sharon. Oh, she's an absolute gem. We hit it off straight away and could have sat and chatted for hours.. in fact, we did - Three! She came to me through Stampin' Up, and we have quite a bit in common. And she lives nearby, so I'm hoping that Costa Coffee Lemon Squishy Cake Date will happen again soon.

On Tuesday evening, I went to meet some more wonderful folks. It was SU training over in Snaith, with Monica, Jo, and the rest of the group. It was a lovely, chatty, casual evening, full of crafty bits and cookies! It's lovely to meet with people you don't see from one month to the next.If you'd like to come along to find out what Stampin' Up is all about.. then just let me know!

This is what we made on the evening.(photos from Monica's blog.. I know she won't mind. These are Mon's cards, as I have no charge left on my camera battery. )

This card is stunning don't you think? I love the colours and those pansies.... wow. I have made poppies from the butterfly punch, but the pansy colours are just divine. Love it.

A little Easel card. Again, the colours are lovely.. and that little bit of glitter around the top section of the card just sets it off. I love my Dazzling Diamonds. It's one of those products you just like to look at and not use.. lol.

This little wallet was so simple to make and contains ribbons. What an excellent idea for a gift eh?!

Wednesday was Craft morning for my group. We had a lovely time and lots of laughs. I have a wonderful group of ladies who come to classes every fortnight. Would you like to come along? More dates are available than the ones scrolling at the top. I just need to learn how to update it now that's on there.. I'll suss it out. It just takes a bit of time! (lol)

And last but not least.. a furball for you. Nope. This wasn't at our training, but in my lounge.

Little Hollypops.. mummy's little dreamboat. She's beautiful don't ya think?!

Just look at those lickle curly hairs on her head.. just lovely.

I promise I'll be back soon with some more projects. I'm doing a craft fair tomorrow, so will be spending the day getting sorted and creating for that.

See you all soon!

More Big Bold Birthday ...

Two days in a row. Aren't I the organised one? lol.

Today, I want to share some more Bold Birthday cards with you. This Stampin' Up set is going to get lots of use I'm sure. It is such a wonderful set that's perfect for all occasions as it is so versatile. (don't forget to check out my Special Offers above)

The cards that I have to show you today are ones that I did in our Workshop a couple of weeks ago over in Branton, Doncaster. Everyone enjoyed the class, and it would be lovely to see you all again on Wednesday 11th August from 11am if you can make it.

As you can see, we made three cards.

Don't the colours look lovely together? Chocolate Chip, Apricot Appeal and Pixie Pink.

3D'd cakes... yum!

I think this one is my favourite of the evening.

And lastly.. the ice cream cone.

I hope you like them.

If you'd like to come along to our next workshop, it's a daytime one and it's on Wednesday 11th August from 11am to 1pm. It would be lovely to see you all again.

That's me done for today.. other than to tell you I'll be back again in a couple of days to offer you another Special Offer with another of the stamp sets that are currently discounted.

See you then!