Schools Out......

Thank goodness for that!!!!!  I am really glad that the school holidays are here, we are all really in need of this break and for the sun to shine, well, thats an added bonus!!!

We went away for a few days straight after school finished last week which will explain my recent absence but we had a fabulous time and my husband has been off this week so all in all we have had a great start to the holidays.

How busy am I  with personal cards at the moment.....its mad...but I'm sure I'll get there!
Today I though I would show you the teachers gifts. I wanted to give something different as I am sure they set the same things every year.  Also, the boys are leaving their current teachers and moving to new classes (they go to a really small school and have the same teacher for two years!)

There are tea bags, chocolates and a cake in the teacup.  I think this looks really impressive and think they went down well with the teachers.  The labels are made using the framelit dies and the apothecary art stamp set.

It's an exciting few months for Stampin' Up.  We have a new seasonal catalogue coming out on 1st September and then a new  big catalogue on the 1st October.  I have had a sneek peek at the new seasonal catalogue and its fabulous, as always, it has some really unusual bits.  I am also happy to announce that I have my first recruit and I am really excited about this.  Its going to be a hectic few months but I am really looking forward to it and if anyone wants to join me on this incredible journey then please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Thanks for stopping by,
Take care

Supplies used (labels only);All SU; Framelit dies, Apothecary Art stamp set, Rose red card and ink,

Where have I been ???

What a horrible few days we've had.....  We have all had a bug (except Elliot, who I'm sure won't be long) and it has really wiped us out!!!
I haven't felt so bad for a long time but hopefully I am on the mend now!   I've even had to cancel cardclub tonight as I didn't want to pass anything on but very disappointed that I had to make that decision!!

Can you believe though, I haven't even had the inclination to craft....shock horror!! I'm about to put an end to that and start my swaps for next months training now though.

I was playing last week with a card that was originally a sketch from the simply stampin challenge blog from last week although I never bothered to enter it as it didn't turn out according to plan.  It was a little out of my comfort zone and I have decided to post it here as I wanted to show you how we all make mistakes and I think that this is really not a good card!!!!!

Maybe it's just too busy for me.....who knows!!!

This post has taken me ages to write as I keep being called upstairs (I should be skinny!) Aaron is complaining of tummy pains again, think it may be a long night.

Thanks for stopping by and apologies again for the absence.
Take care

Supplies used: Wild wasabi card, whisper white card, melon mambo card and ink, Beyond the garden DSP, boho blossom punch, scallop circle punch, Framelit die, sentiment from happiest birthday wishes (hostess only set).

Another special birthday...

These BIG birthdays just keep coming....I've had quite a few just lately and I have a few coming up.  Its my next door neighbours 60th early next month and so although I wouldn't normally send her a card, this is special....

I have used the Apothecary Art stamp set and coordinating framelit die, both from the Summer Mini - LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT. 
The base is calypso coral with a hint of lucky limeade.  I then embossed some very vanilla cardstock and ran the brayer over it with calypso coral ink.  The flowers have been coloured in with a blender pen to give it a nice watercolour look.

I have just returned from Aarons football presentation evening and I have one very happy boy - he won the Managers player of the year (the spirit of the sport award!)  He hasn't had an easy season so it was a shock to all of us that he won but I'm very proud of him.

We had card club last night - It's always a night of fun with lots of giggles - and we made a card using another set from the mini so I'll be back with that tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by,
Take care

Supplies used: All SU unless stated; calypso coral ink and card, lucky limeade ink and card, vintage wallpaper embossing folder, apothecary art stamp set, framelit die,