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Happy Tuesday ...... I've got the little man here to keep me company today ...... there's only one more week left of the school holidays.  That six weeks has flown by!!  Luckily he's looking forward to starting junior school. He's had a great summer break I think ...... he's been here there and everywhere. The beauty of this island is there's always something going on .... somewhere. He even managed to grab a quick photo with the great John McGuinness, who's back on the island for the MGP/Classic TT. Dare I say, the weather has improved, and racing has finally got underway.  You can see just how misty its been though, from the photo above. Alex also had a couple of birthday parties to go to while he's been on holiday, and guess who got the job of making the cards? Funnily enough I don't do a lot of kids cards so there were none in my stash (note to self ..... add childrens cards to the to do list!) Here's what we came up with though ....... As on...

Happy Bank Holiday Monday ...... Yes, here in the UK we've got our last Bank Holiday before Christmas.  Scary isn't it! I have been thinking about the festive season though ...... well sort of.  I put the idea out for a Christmas workshop last week, and everybody was very quick off the mark to get their names down.  Either they've been missing me (I don't think so),  missing our monthly craft sessions (more likely) or,  they're also getting into the Christmas spirit!  I just need to play around with a few ideas now and then get the date sorted. A few of us actually got together yesterday and had a lovely day round the craft table.  There were new home cards, a Jennifer McGuire inspired ......  Inside Shadow Box Card  ( Lyn mastered this one) , a few Christmas ideas and some beautiful festive tags.  Me .... I wasn't that productive.  All I managed to do was to update my colour chart for the new Distress Oxide colours!! I did have ano...

Happy Thursday ...... We're heading nicely towards the weekend ..... and this time next week, hubby will be nearly home!   Today I'm playing along with this month's Twofer Card Challenge ..... two cards, for two occasions, made using the same stamp or die. The theme for August is ...... Geometric Hmmmm ....... took me a while, but I got there in the end (just in time too .... I think the challenge closes tomorrow) I've used a Memory Box die ...... I think it's called Mod Squares Background ..... and yes it is on both cards. First ..... the female version ...... This beautiful stamp from Unity is one of my current favourites.  Stamped and heat embossed in Rose Gold and then coloured using the new Spun Sugar Distress Oxide before being cut into using the Mod Squares die I also cut the die again, three times, from white cardstock and then inlaid and layered the various squares back into the stamped image. I varied the number of layers on each square so that they woul...

Happy Tuesday ........ It's been a funny old day ...... it's been foggy here for most it, which was not good.  Our little island doesn't cope well with fog!  First off the plane that brings some of the mail didn't arrive this morning ..... it couldn't land because of the fog.  Possibly why there was nothing through the letterbox today .... no craft stash delivery!! And then the practice/qualifying session for the racing, which is due to run this evening because it was cancelled last night, has been a bit of a worry all day. I think it is finally going ahead, a statement was issued earlier saying conditions have cleared considerably this afternoon on the mountain so, fingers crossed everything goes according to plan.  Did I mention we've got the MGP (Manx Grand Prix) on at the moment.  It's practice/qualifying this week, then race week next. Oooh ..... the sun has just appeared, so we might just get a nice evening after all.  I hope it's shining where yo...

Happy Monday evening ....... Well, that's one weekend gone without hubby ........ only one more to go. 10 days and he'll be home. Anyone would think I'm missing him!  (You all know that I am of course!) I did have a lovely weekend though.  A nice crafty day on Saturday (with cake ...... and gin!) and then a lovely lunch out on Sunday with Lauren and the little man. Shhh! I don't want to say this too loud but, I think the mojo might be on it's way back too!  Finger's crossed I haven't spoken too soon.  Saturday was lovely ...... crafting with a friend is always fun, and this weekend I was actually productive.  I can't share it just yet...... it was a special card for someone who's very recently had a BIG birthday (Sunday) and I haven't given it to her yet. (You'll get it on Wednesday Carol) I do have something I can share though ..... yeah !  It's been a busy day in the craft room, not with anything in particular, just me trying to rustle...

Happy Sunday ...... Today is definitely the day if you're a Uniko fan.  It's New Release Day ..... whoo hoo!! The brand new August release is available NOW on the Uniko website  and ....... we're having a Blog Hop to celebrate. First, here's a look at all five brand new stamp sets ........ there's something for everyone I think.  You've got background stamps, pretty florals, bold sentiments and of course lots of extras to suit any occasion.  Which is your favourite? Now ...... some inspiration for you.  If you've started Blog hopping you'll have already seen a whole bunch of fabulous designs, and will have arrived here from the lovely Julie's Blog ..... don't worry if you haven't, just go back to the start  on the Uniko Blog  and follow the list from there. OK .... let's go!  You might want to grab a cuppa first, this post is a little photo heavy! First up .......  So Much.  A pretty floral set   with fab bold sentiments I've simpl...