If you are a reader of my blog, you will have noticed the underlying fact of my life is that I am too busy. I love all that I do, but I am guilty of cramming too much into each 24 hour period and leaving myself feeling constantly on the brink of exhaustion. What do I do for relaxation, other than craft? I read Amish novels and I love them, I love escaping into the tranquillity of their world. The two extremes of lifestyle could not be any more different.
The reason you haven't heard much from me, is simply a lack of time to get to my computer and update my blog. I have been busy crafting whenever possible - mostly making cards. It's been too warm to crochet lately, summer has come early it seems. I haven't been in the mood for quilting. Maybe once my craft room is finally sorted out and I have someplace to leave my machine set up it might look more tempting to sew.
Here is a card I made for my oldest daughter's birthday. It's quite a large card and I was so happy with how it turned out. This weekend we are having a Sweet 16 Party for her. She is very excited and looking forward to it!
I enjoyed going along to the Stitches and Craft Fair last week with my oldest daughter. It is the biggest craft fair we have here each year and always has an amazing display of quilts on show, plus lots of classes to do and a large variety of stalls for shopping for just about any craft imagineable.
One of my purchases was this giant sized paper punch - these flowers measure 2 1/2" or 6 1/2cm, so they are huge! It was one of those bargain prices I just couldn't resist. I could imagine so many craft possibilities with our scrapbooking, card making and also my playgroup crafts. The best part is this punch is really easy to use too, not like some other punches I have which really hurt your fingers/hands to use.
Recently I found out that one of my favourite stores, A Shabby Streak is closing down. So very sad, especially when it is one of those specialty stores where you can find all types of gifts, home décor, pretty laces, little girl treasures, etc. It is just a beautiful store and will be missed by so many. So I did go pay them a quick visit when I was in the area yesterday and came away with some lovely china mugs and a pretty cake plate and these gorgeous pieces of lace and flat pearls for making something with.
I have some beautiful hair scrunchies and a hair clip which also have come from A Shabby Streak.
Today a nice big parcel was delivered for me! I always get excited when parcels arrive, especially if it is craft items and I get to look inside at all the wonderful treasures - even if they aren't all for me! Here are some of my new Close To My Heart supplies which I can't wait to try out! I think I will need to wait until after the party on the weekend though, too much to get done between now and then.
Here is the exclusive Stamp of the Month set for October. I've seen some beautiful card ideas made from using these stamps. If you like it be sure and order before the end of the month so you don't miss out. Stamp of the Month sets are never repeated again.
I will be back to share more of my latest creations soon!
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