Happy World Card Making Day ......

Good morning .....

Yes, today is a special day in the craft world ..... it's World Card Making Day! 

What is World Card Making Day?   Well ....... it started back in 2006 by Paper Craft magazine and is now always celebrated on the first Saturday in October.  Apparently it was set up as a way of encouraging crafters to make a start on their Christmas cards and festive projects, but has since become an international celebration in the cardmaking world.  Will you be celebrating today in your crafty space?

I can't unfortunately I'm off out today ..... things to do, workshops to go to and all that.
But .... I do have a sneaky peek at some of what I've been up to this week .....

Lucy and Sweet Poppy Stencils are back on our TV screens later this month, with more gorgeous stencils, and matching buddy dies.  Here's a few of my designs ....... check out the little guy in the middle ..... how cute is he!!! 

I'll be back next week with a few more for you, and a closer look at the new stencil designs.

Have a great weekend ...... Happy Cardmaking!

Cheerio until next time .....

A Sweet Poppy tease .......

Happy Bank Holiday Monday (what's left of it!) .......

I hope you've had a good one. The long weekend has flown by here ....... and the week ahead isn't going to slow down any!

I've got a little sneaky peek of a few samples that are on their way to the lovely Lucy at Sweet Poppy Stencils ......

Make a note in your diary ...... because Lucy is back on the telly!
When? .......Thursday 1st June
Where? ....... HOCHANDA (Sky 663/Freeview 85/Freesat 817)
What time? ......... 7am (an early start!) and again at 11am

As always there'll be new designs, some back in stocks and lots of fabulous tips and techniques from the lady herself.

Beautiful classic designs ......

Pretty, detailed stencils for all year round ......

And stunning images for any occasion .......

Set your reminders (and maybe the alarm clock!!), or record the shows, you won't want to miss them!

It's going to be a busy week ..... beginning of a new month coming up, all those monthly challenges to get underway, and there's a new one launching too ... watch this space!

Other news ...... the 2017 Isle of Man TT is underway ..... and typically the weather has taken a turn for the worse.  Not that it will damped the TT spirit I'm sure but, it has put a stop to the practice/qualifying races ....... again ....... that were planned for this evening.

Rain or not, our little rock in the middle of the Irish Sea is filling up nicely with motorbikes and riders and fans of this 37 mile plus, gruelling Mountain course. There's a definite buzz in the air .... we love it!
We've already been sampling the atmosphere, the food, the entertainment ...... and the beer tent! down at the Grandstand.  Well ..... seeing as that's where Chris is going to be spending most of his time for the next two weeks because he's running the place, we thought we should show our support.  At least the sun shone on the opening day (Sunday) ..... it was glorious.

Well that's it from me today ...... thanks for stopping by.  Enjoy the rest of your day and have a great week.

Cheerio until next time

Sneaky peeks ........

Happy Thursday .......

And a Happy Thanksgiving to all my blog friends from the US ....... eat, drink and merry.  Spend the holiday with family and friends and have a wonderful day.  Sounds like a plan to me!

It's been a busy week this week ...... DT stuff finished and in the post on Monday.  The lovely Lucy and Sweet Poppy Stencils are back on our screens tomorrow.  That's Friday November 25th ...... on Create and Craft ..... at 11.00am.
Lots of new goodies to feast your eyes on and fab demonstrations from Lucy on how to get the most from your Sweet Poppy products.  Here's a couple of sneaky peeks of what went in the post .....

Something a little festive maybe ......

This one can be used for so many different occasions ......

And there's pretty florals too ......

I've also been busy prepping workshops ...... I've just got two left before the end of the year.  One this weekend, and a big one in December.

We're going positively festive this weekend .... well, with only 30 days to go before the big day, my thoughts are turning to this years decorations.  I've already bought some (just a few to replace the ones that Lauren has taken), and I've ordered new lights for the big tree.  It'll all be getting decorated this time next week!

With all that in mind, we're going to be decorating baubles this weekend ..... pretty little MDF ones.
The ladies will be using paints and inks, maybe a touch of crackle in there, There'll be reindeer and snowflakes, holly and mistletoe, and maybe the odd snowman or two.  Berries and pine cones, die cuts and gems, and lots of sparkle!
I've been busy making up some inspiration pieces for them ......... these were so much fun to make.

Traditional red and green colours

CAS design ..... love the mistletoe!

And here's a sneaky peek at a DT piece made for one of next month's challenges ........ this one's my favourite

Thanks for popping by ...... enjoy the rest of your day.
I'm off into town later ..... yes, you guessed it .... Christmas shopping!
It's the start of our late night shopping tonight and the big Christmas lights switch on so it's going to be busy down there.  You never know if I'm still down there when hubby finishes work I might just get out of cooking this evening ...... tea out sounds like a good idea to me!

Cheerio until next time