New Class for Beginners

Hi All
Just to let you know that there will be a class for beginners on 11th August. Numbers are strictly limited to 8 and therefore it is essential to book in advance.  I currently have 6 places left for this class.  Click on the Classes tab above for more information.  Projects will be posted after the class has taken place.
Happy Crafting
Joy x

Christmas Card Club

Just to let you know that the first meeting has been fully booked.  I am really looking forward to this Thursday, and hopefully, getting the club off to a good start.  I have the first four cards all prepared and packed up ready to go.   The cards we are making will be posted later this week.  Remember to book for future meetings.  The next one will be held on Thursday 25th August and I will be starting to work on the cards very soon.

This club gives me a good excuse to start talking about Christmas,  my husband often complains when I watch Christmas films in July and say things like "we could do that.."  Anyway must go now and start looking out the CDs, (Edwin really will be pleased -" bah-humbug" I can just hear him now).

Joy

New Christmas Card Club

Hi All
How would you like to hand make all your Christmas Cards this year?  I know that I usually leave it too late to make all my cards and end up buying them at last minute, so this year I am starting a Chrismas Card Club in July, eight cards a month with dedicated time to do them is so doable (not sure that's a word but it works for me).
Click on the Christmas Card Club tab at top of the page for more details.  You will be able to purchase packs if you are unable to attend.  Pictures of the completed cards will be posted after each meeting.
Happy crafting
Joy x

At Dunsilly Hotel 11th June

Well here, at last, are some details of the Stampin' Up! Experience we held on 11th June. We used the Strength and Hope stamp set from the mini catalogue to make two projects. A card and a wallet shaped gift card holder.

Gina demonstrated the Scallop Envelope Die for the Big Shot. She showed how to make the envelope, how to make the envelope longer and how to make the cute boxes holding 2 After Eights that we had given to everyone atending the event.

Emma demonstrated the Extra Large Owl Punch. She showed several examples of different ways to use it - as the owl, as tulips, animal shapes such as lion, hippopotomus and penguin. She also showed us how use it to make a beautiful rose.

There were three prize draws and the prizes were a stamp set and a set of 20 card blanks, 2 in each of the 10 colours from the Subtles collection. Gina decorated the beautiful gift bags the prizes were in.





Everyone enjoyed the day and are looking forward to the next one.







Why I haven't posted for a while -

Well here she is, my granddaughter Carey, approximately 3ft of pure energy. I had a lovely month with my family visiting, my son over from Scotland, my daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter over from USA. A full house but lots of fun. Carey had a list of activities that needed to be included - lunch at Tescos, picnic in mountains, new shoes from Clarkes, mountain boots, and swimming were at the top of the list. I think we topped this by taking her, with bicycle to Tollymore Forest for two nights in the motorhome. We left mummy, daddy and uncle to their own devices. Very enjoyable, but did leave us feeling tired and very old. We loved every minute of it.

 We also attended Pamela's graduation ceremony at the Waterfront Hall. We are very proud of her. My son-in-law took this photo.

King's Hall

Thanks to all who visited our stand. We really enjoyed the three days on the stand and are looking forward to being able to help with all the requests we received. If you have not yet been contacted, you will be soon.

I have just visited a new craft studio, just 4 miles from Banbridge, which would be ideal for Saturday workshops with about 15 people in the mid Down area. Packed lunch could be brought or it would be possible to pre-order soup and sandwich or stew. Please let me know if you would be interested in attending these.

Gina, Alice, Emma and I are meeting on Thursday evening to finalise details for our Experience event at the Dunsilly Hotel on 11th June, price £25 which will include the Strength & Hope stamp set from the current mini catalogue, more information to follow.

New Mini Catalogue

The new mini catalogue has now arrived, it will be valid until 30 September. I have to say that it is the best I have seen. My own wish list is one of everything. I will be posting some cards I have made with some of the new products over the next few days. Please contact me to make a purchase, book a class or a workshop. There are many great projects to be made with these new products. Joy 07846216085 email: mitchell_joy@yahoo.co.uk