Sunday, 17 May 2026

A look back at our makes this week

 




Good Sunday Morning Ladies, 

We had a mixed bag of weather yesterday,   Paul was outside for a couple of hours, sadly my bladder had other ideas,  so I was in pain and stayed inside 🙄😔  I did manage to pot up some seedlings and pot on some houseplants that really needed a bigger pot.  Other than that I acheived very little,  it's so bloody frustrating when you get up with the intention of 'getting stuff done"  but your body has other ideas!   We should be used to it by now though I guess! 

Anyway lets cheer up and look at what you have been making this week....

Karen 





Karen's Description:

18:   Hot Chocolate 2 images from Pinterest The mug is decoupaged with a heart added

Was going to use Fluffy Stuff or Nuvo Drops for cream on top but decided against it

19:  I am pleased how 19 Camping turned out I searched Camping on Pinterest and camper vans came up which reminded me of one of Gary’s favourite holidays at Flamingo Land Zoo Look how healthy and confident he la on the climbing frame with his sister and cousin

Background created in Serif 

Karen Burniston photo frame etc

20: Snail Mail is a smooshed background using Peeled Paint and Mermaid Lagoon DO

All images from a magazine 

Saw the sentiment on an A&C example 

The envelope is a Sizzix die

Karen these three pieces are absolutely incredible,  all perfect for their categories.   I love them all,  number 2 is such a perfect representation with the added bonus of having such a lovely memory attached.   Art/creativity wise I think number 3 is my favourite,  the background is amazing,  the snails, postage mark and envelope perfectly capture the theme.  That verse is so perfect. 

Thank you so much my lovely for 3 truly inspirational pieces XXX 

Lilian 


Lilian's Description:  

Hi, here is my challenge piece for this week.
Transportation is the guide.
I used some small backing papers, which you gave me some time ago.some texture paste, which was a mistake as it turned pink in places. All of the die cuts are from various Stamperia books.

I can't believe how you transformed that background into that incredible background with the sea in the foreground!  You definitely have the theme covered!  I love your attention to details,  like the shading under the boats etc.  You are an amazing artist my lovely, so inspirational. 
Thank you so much for another brilliant Challenge page XXX

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I hope that you all have a lovely Sunday,  

Love and hugs,

Sandra xxx 


5 comments:

  1. The makes are gorgeous I love your tags Sandra and your Transportation piece is lovely Lilian I’m glad I was able inspire you with the idea of hot air balloons etc and as it’s a journal page we can learn from our mistakes
    I am pleased with the ones I have done this week especially the Camping one
    Vintage I am struggling with!
    I think OH enjoyed his birthday Was just a shame Chelsea lost
    Today is his sister’s 80th birthday so we are all going out for lunch I hope the weather stays dry so that the boys can play in their park Looking forward to seeing everyone and the bonus of not having to cook!
    Take care everyone xx

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  2. Hi everyone
    I absolutely love all of the creations today 😍
    Sandra, your tag and cards are gorgeous as always 😍
    Karen, your challenge journal pages are brilliant, you have inspired me for when I get back to my craft room. Love, love the camping one with the photos, so meaningful to you 🥰
    Lilian, your Transport page is amazing. I don’t think the texture paste was a mistake my lovely, the pink adds to the atmosphere of the sky and the sea. Another beautiful inspiring page 😊 I hope you’re having a lovely weekend with your family 🥰
    Karen, have a lovely day with your family and enjoy your lunch out.
    We’re off to my twin brother’s this afternoon for more birthday celebrations.
    Tomorrow I’m taking mum and dad to Sidmouth, they have kindly booked me a room for the night at the hotel which I’m really looking forward to. I’m then going to stay at James and mollies Thursday night and back to Sidmouth Friday morning to pick up mum and dad. Another busy week 😅
    Sandra, I hope you’re feeling better this morning, so sorry to hear you were feeling unwell again yesterday. Take it easy my lovely 🥰
    Maria, I hope you’re ok and all of your family are too 🥰
    Brenda, hope your finger is getting better and you’re not in too much pain 🥰
    Sue, hope you’re ok and your day in bed helped yesterday, sometimes it’s what’s best for us when we need it 🥰
    Gina, I hope you’re keeping well and having a good weekend 🥰

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    1. Sorry, pressed publish too soon!
      Anyway,
      Have a good day everyone
      Sending hugs to you all xx

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  3. Hi everyone
    Great cards from you all. I love them.
    Sitting having a coffee at the university of Bedford / Stamerama, before going around the stands to look for some bargains 😉. Don't think it will be much today 🤣
    Is there anything you ladies need ?
    Wishing you all well and have a good Sunday. Many hugs to you all, Maria xxx

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  4. Evening everyone, showers today and bitterly cold.
    Family went home this morning, the weekend goes so quickly.
    Think I might have caught a cold I’ve been sneezing all day.
    Karen loved your cards today. Thanks once again for the inspiration. Really enjoying following the list.
    Sandra love your art this morning. Hope you are feeling a little better.
    To Brenda, Sue and everyone else get well soon.
    Hoping to get in my craft room tomorrow, need to start on “summer days.”
    Night all. Lilian

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