Christmas is coming!

I have a Christmas workshop on Monday and thought I would get cracking on making some samples. I'm using Papermania papers and stamps to keep the it simple. It's amazing how quickly the ideas come together when you don't have to hunt for all the coordinating papers. By using a paperstack they are worked out for you and different combinations soon ring the changes. I haven't got the wax seals yet but they might prove a good addition to my collection if I use these ideas for my own cards later in the year.

The collection - 6 of the best

Decoupaged stamped poinsettias on squares of 'holly' paper

torn strips and greetings

stamped holly leaves with dimentional red pearl berries

distressed edged paper with stamped Christmas tree

Season's Greetings with ribbon trim

large snowflake and stamped Merry Christmas

Acting Parish Secretary

For the whole of August I'm playing at being a Secretary in my local church office. Lots to do as the rest of the staff are all away at the same time this year. It makes a change but doesn't give me quite as much time for crafting. I have, however, managed to make a few cards and ATCs so here they are

Home again

Just got back from a rather wet week at 'New Wine' in Shepton Mallett, Somerset.

Unlike some of our friends who had their tents washed away, we were lucky to be in a warm, dry B&B. 2" of rain fell on Wednesday but at least we enjoyed the previous day in Bath with warm sunshine and only a few spits and spots.

Inspite of getting drenched on several occasions, we had a great week.