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Update on Luffy Meet

I'd like to say a big thank you to Barry, Janet and Julia for organising the "Luffy" meet, another fantastic time was had by all.The make and take went well, with the ladies staying in the same B&B as me benefiting from another demonstration ........ well that's what friends do help one another.Thanks to all those that placed an order either on the day or via email, we raised £25.00 for cancer research (ref D0128641).Sorry I forgot to take piccies so I can't upload any (silly me)..Keeping...

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been creative…….

I'm not sure about you but I find it really difficult when it comes to making sympathy cards, especially if they're for your best friend....... so I thought that I would share a couple of simple ones that I made using Stampin' Up! papers and sentiment from the "God's Blessing set".I managed to use the layout over on Mojo Monday for one them. The other I decorated with beads and ribbons that I found in my stash.

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Friday Sketchers Challange

Although I made this Monday morning, I couldn't post it here on my blog until I had given the card to the birthday girl........didn't want to ruin the surprise!!As soon as I saw "Gloria" I just had to have her !!When she arrived home I knew exactly what papers (basic grey Eva) and card stock (rich razzlberry), I was going to use for the challange over at Friday Sketchers. I've jazzed her up with some prima flowers and bling...

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Snail mail

I'm just hoping the recipient of this card doesn't decide to go blog hopping until after her birthday.... as these little fellas are close to her heart.The papers and sentiment are from Stampin' Up! the ribbon and stickles are from my stash.

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I must thank Jude for leaving me this award over at her blog, it was a lovely surprise. I must agree with Jude that is nice when people come back again and again to visit, its also extra special when they leave you comments. Its nice to now that you have friends out their in Blogland!!!! so I pass this award on to..... Barb Sarah

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Stampin’ Up! workshop

at the Luffy Atc meet........... as some of you are already aware I'm an Independent demonstrator for Stampin’ Up!I will be demonstrating some of the products at the "Luffy" meet on the 8th August. For those of you that are lucky enough to be going you will be able to make a little something to take home with you.As before I will be donating the Hostesses comission to Cancer research in memory of our good friend Joy I. So the more you spend the more the charitiy will get.For those of you who...

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In for a penny in for a pound !!!

as the saying goes..... for the design team call over at Bizzy becs I've been wanting to use some of my Stampin' Up! Designer papers for ages but havent seemed to do so until now. These are from the Rainbow Sherbert pack, to me a very bright summery range.I have used one of my penny black stamps for the image (sorry cant remember her name). I think she's adorable! reminds me of when my children were younger and doing this with my clothes...She's been blinged up with stickles, asstorted gems...

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New Blog Challange site

We all love a challange and I'm happy to share with you a new one thats starting in August......... it's called creatalicious challenges the first challange will be up on the 15th of August.Whilst we're all waiting for the challange there's a chance to win some fab blog candy so why not pop on over for more details... Also there is a design team call for 2 lucky people

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Playing again………

Here is a card that I made using pearl-ex and heat and bond....... I love the bluey green colours that came out. I managed to find some papers in my stash that went really well with it. The sentiment is from Stampin' Up!

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Stamp Camp Sat 25th July…………

Here is a picture of the upcoming STAMP CAMP project that Sharon and I are organising on Saturday 25th July.We will complete a gift box with 6 Thank You cards, a coordinating card with an envelope and decorate a photograph frame.The day starts at 10am and finishes at 4pm, the cost is £25.00 and includes all the supplies, lunch and a few extra goodies..............for further details please email myself Sue at frankiesue@ntlworld.comor Sharon at sharonsamuel@btinternet.com

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Blogger Award………….

Thankyou so much Sharon for this award, it truly was a surprise to find it whilst reading you blog......... Isn't it great here in Blog land !!! So many talented ladies around, here are a couple that get my creative juicies flowing....... so I pass this award on to them.......SueDanielle Judith

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Anniversary……..

I've used this weeks Friday Sketchers challange for the layout for this card.I have had another commision to make another card by a husband for his wife on their upcoming Anniversary, the only thing that he gave me to work with was that she liked " walking". After delving through my stamps I found that I had nothing so a kind friend Judith (Jude), lent me a stamp for a couple of days to play with. Thanks Jude!!!!!!!

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