Well, the boys have gone back to school/nursery so I've actually managed to get some work done today!
We bought me a new desk yesterday for my office, so I've been re-arranging the office this morning, and getting our first LifeSeeds Kit ready to send off to the Design Team girlies. I'm REALLY pleased with it - but you'll have to wait a little bit longer to see it. We'll be launching it on Monday 3rd February, so be sure to check out www.immanuelcg.com then!
Speaking of Immanuel, I've added a Polymer version of each of our stamps to the site today, so if you are looking for something with a uniquely christian feel for your cardmaking/scrapbooking - check them out.
Well, I'm off for another coffee before I start working on putting my own EASTER kit together - well, I can't let the DT have ALL the fun now, can I????? :D
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Monday, 25 February 2008
Wednesday, 20 February 2008
I'm officially a BAAADDDD blogger!
OOOps - just seen the date of my last post! Where does the time go????
Well, I had a great weekend. We went up to the Craft Hobby and Stitch show at the NEC on Sunday looking for new stock for the shop. WOW! There is some truly strokeable stash from the CHA Winter show last week. And a lot more Christian themed stuff than last year - which is good news for us.
I have been pouring over catalogues for the past couple of days, and drooling! I'll let you know as soon as the new stuff is on it's way. In the meantime, I'm putting the finishing touches to our first LifeSeeds Kit, which will be launched on Monday 3rd March - so watch this space!
Personally, not a lot going on at the moment. I've quite enjoyed having a bit of extra time now that CMUK has closed, but I'm now beginning to get bored - doesn't take much as any crafty person knows! I've been making lots of plans for fundraising events for Discovery Dockland Trust who I work for part-time, and I've set up our fundraising shop at http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/ - there are over 500 shops to choose from so if you are planning a little online shopping trip, and would like to help us at the same time, then click on DISCOVERY DOCKLAND TRUST when you register. DDT supports two Scout water activities centres - Dockland Scout Project and Discovery Sailing Project. Check us out!
James had his first school photo taken a couple of weeks ago, so I'm hoping they will be there when we go back after half term so I can scrap them! Speaking of half term, the dynamic duo are doing their level best to wind me up - so I think I'm going to need LOTS of crafty time next week! Any excuse eh!!!
Note to self - get your bum in gear and update the blog more often lol!
Well, I had a great weekend. We went up to the Craft Hobby and Stitch show at the NEC on Sunday looking for new stock for the shop. WOW! There is some truly strokeable stash from the CHA Winter show last week. And a lot more Christian themed stuff than last year - which is good news for us.
I have been pouring over catalogues for the past couple of days, and drooling! I'll let you know as soon as the new stuff is on it's way. In the meantime, I'm putting the finishing touches to our first LifeSeeds Kit, which will be launched on Monday 3rd March - so watch this space!
Personally, not a lot going on at the moment. I've quite enjoyed having a bit of extra time now that CMUK has closed, but I'm now beginning to get bored - doesn't take much as any crafty person knows! I've been making lots of plans for fundraising events for Discovery Dockland Trust who I work for part-time, and I've set up our fundraising shop at http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/ - there are over 500 shops to choose from so if you are planning a little online shopping trip, and would like to help us at the same time, then click on DISCOVERY DOCKLAND TRUST when you register. DDT supports two Scout water activities centres - Dockland Scout Project and Discovery Sailing Project. Check us out!
James had his first school photo taken a couple of weeks ago, so I'm hoping they will be there when we go back after half term so I can scrap them! Speaking of half term, the dynamic duo are doing their level best to wind me up - so I think I'm going to need LOTS of crafty time next week! Any excuse eh!!!
Note to self - get your bum in gear and update the blog more often lol!
Sunday, 3 February 2008
I've been tagged!
I've been tagged by Corinne! I've only ever done this once before, so please excuse me if I do it wrong lol.
The rules of the game are:
The rules of the game are:
- Link to the person that tagged you and post the rules on your blog.
- Share 7 random and/or weird facts about yourself on your blog, we all want to know them.
- Tag 7 random people at the end of your post and include links to their blogs. Let each person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog
Well, here goes:-
- I am possibly the untidiest person in the world!
- Organisation isn't my strong point - now that is an understatement!
- I appeared on Songs Of Praise with the Guides when I was about 12 at Chelmsford Cathedral - how embarrasing!
- I am a Queen's Scout
- I love all kinds of crafts, but my passions are cardmaking and scrapbooking
- I have a fold in my left earlobe - apparently my Nan's almost freeked when they first saw me! They thought there was something wrong.
- I am an Arsenal supporter (although I wouldn't say I'm fanatical about footy, so don't ask me any questions lol!)
So, who to tag ??????? Let's start with the CMUtd Challenge Team - sorry girls lol.
I'll tag some more when I can find some!
Challenge CMUtd!
Have you checked out the new challenge site from CardMakers United yet?
Following the closure of Craft Magic UK, the Design Team asked me to set up a challenge blog so we could continue with the CMUtd Challenges - so, I obliged :D We are now on challenge #2 - here is my effort:-
Following the closure of Craft Magic UK, the Design Team asked me to set up a challenge blog so we could continue with the CMUtd Challenges - so, I obliged :D We are now on challenge #2 - here is my effort:-
The challenge is to make a card using any theme or technique BUT you must only use a MAXIMUM of three colours (shades of a colour count as 1).
Mine has been made using light green card, and two papers from the next release of products from the Immanuel Crafts & Gifts LifeSeeds range (http://www.immanuelcg.com/). The flower is a sticker from PaperMania.
To join in with the challenge, visit http://challenge-cmutd.blogspot.com/
Sunday, 6 January 2008
Plans for 2008!
Well, it seems everywhere I turn lately, God is telling me about my 'mission'. He has really put FSUK in my heart with renewed vigour - and my vision for the forum and our community has grown SOOOO much in the past few weeks.
My vision for our retreats is that EVERY one of our members should have the opportunity to attend one of our retreats - whether they choose to or not is entirely their decision, but I don't want cost or distance to be an obstacle. So, I am working on ways of making this happen! Watch this space - a Sponsored Scrap is on it's way in the VERY near future!
I've spent this weekend counting my blessings - my darling James was 4 today and is growing up so quickly. It only seems like yesterday that he was a little bundle in my arms. Now I have three 'men' to take care of me - Joe, James and of course, Ian. What more could a girl ask for!
It's back to school for them tomorrow, so the pile of uniforms needing ironing is beckoning. So, it's coffee, ironing board and Heartbeat for me tonight!
My vision for our retreats is that EVERY one of our members should have the opportunity to attend one of our retreats - whether they choose to or not is entirely their decision, but I don't want cost or distance to be an obstacle. So, I am working on ways of making this happen! Watch this space - a Sponsored Scrap is on it's way in the VERY near future!
I've spent this weekend counting my blessings - my darling James was 4 today and is growing up so quickly. It only seems like yesterday that he was a little bundle in my arms. Now I have three 'men' to take care of me - Joe, James and of course, Ian. What more could a girl ask for!
It's back to school for them tomorrow, so the pile of uniforms needing ironing is beckoning. So, it's coffee, ironing board and Heartbeat for me tonight!
Tuesday, 1 January 2008
HAPPY 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, here we are. The first day of a new year!
I have so much I want to do this year, and so many prayers I'd love to see answered - but I know that will only be done in His time. So, my first prayer for 2008 is for the patience to wait for things to happen in God's time, and for the strength to carry on knowing that in God, all things are possible!
So, I wish you all a VERY happy, healthy and Faith-full 2008. May He guide you, keep you and love you throughout the year, and beyond.
I have so much I want to do this year, and so many prayers I'd love to see answered - but I know that will only be done in His time. So, my first prayer for 2008 is for the patience to wait for things to happen in God's time, and for the strength to carry on knowing that in God, all things are possible!
So, I wish you all a VERY happy, healthy and Faith-full 2008. May He guide you, keep you and love you throughout the year, and beyond.
Tuesday, 18 December 2007
Where is the time going????
I can't believe that this time next week, we'll all be about to sit down to Christmas Lunch! I still haven't bought a single present - we're going shopping on Friday evening. I wish I could find a way to stop the world turning for a few days to let me catch up :D
On a more positive note, we had a fantastic evening at JKs last night. The team from CRIBS (Christian Resources in Bexley Schools) came in and performed "Simeon's Story" - an adaptation of the Christmas Story based around Simeon. It was a lovely adaptation, and the kids thoroughly enjoyed it. Apparently, by the time the show has finished it's run in Bexley, over 10,000 kids will have seen it :D CRIBS are truly gifted in both storytelling, and spreading the Good News. I should think the 5 of them will be grateful when Chrismas arrives and they can have a break - ours was their FOURTH performance yesterday!
We had some fantastic news last week - Song (one of our FSUK family) became a Christian! We are all so thrilled to officially welcome her into the family :D It's not been an easy journey for her, but one which has now taken such a fantastic turn.
The new-look forum is growing stronger every day, and we've welcomed quite a few new members over the last couple of weeks - if you haven't already found us, check us out HERE.
NEWS FLASH!!!!! I'm just putting the finishing touches to the first release of our VERY OWN range of FaithScrapping stash called LifeSeeds. Watch this space for the big unveiling coming VERY SOON!!!!! (just need to sort out the copyright :D)
On a more positive note, we had a fantastic evening at JKs last night. The team from CRIBS (Christian Resources in Bexley Schools) came in and performed "Simeon's Story" - an adaptation of the Christmas Story based around Simeon. It was a lovely adaptation, and the kids thoroughly enjoyed it. Apparently, by the time the show has finished it's run in Bexley, over 10,000 kids will have seen it :D CRIBS are truly gifted in both storytelling, and spreading the Good News. I should think the 5 of them will be grateful when Chrismas arrives and they can have a break - ours was their FOURTH performance yesterday!
We had some fantastic news last week - Song (one of our FSUK family) became a Christian! We are all so thrilled to officially welcome her into the family :D It's not been an easy journey for her, but one which has now taken such a fantastic turn.
The new-look forum is growing stronger every day, and we've welcomed quite a few new members over the last couple of weeks - if you haven't already found us, check us out HERE.
NEWS FLASH!!!!! I'm just putting the finishing touches to the first release of our VERY OWN range of FaithScrapping stash called LifeSeeds. Watch this space for the big unveiling coming VERY SOON!!!!! (just need to sort out the copyright :D)
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