Hi there. Thanks for popping in. Take 2. A new design collection of the week, and one which is very close to my heart. Darling Annie designed this collection. A young woman who left this world far too soon. I think of her and her little daughter Dorothy every single day. Life is harsh sometimes. But she was such a free spirit, such a creative talent! She could sing, she could draw, she could make stamps, she was good at…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Just a few pics to shine a light on last week’s Design of the Week, which is really REALLY special: our Trees and their Mantles… Offer ends midnight, when this week’s Design of the Week kicks in. CLICK HERE Quote of the day? Be like a tree. Stay grounded. Connect with your roots. Turn over a new leaf. Bend before you break. Enjoy your unique natural beauty. Keep growing. Joanne Raptis Love always, Barb…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Now those fine walking boots fit me – those what I sloshed around in to stretch em – we are trying to get out on the forest every day for a little walk. Little is the operative word mind! Between my dodgy lung capacity and Dave’s worn out ankles, we certainly won’t be signing up for any uphill hikes! But the Ashdown Forest really is quite something. The gorse, when the sun finds it,…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. How ironic that we kicked off our return to the SHAC with a doodled heart, and this week’s Design of the Week is also a heart! Every Tuesday we launch a favourite Design of the Week with 30% off, plus club discount, to celebrate our 30th year in business. I drew this one many years ago, but it’s still makes me smile. It’s got something kind about it. We call it our Garden Heart……
Hi there Thanks for popping in. How can it be Tuesday again so quickly? Is it just me, or does time seem to fly by faster and faster as you get older?! Well, it’s all about flowers today! Spent a busy morning putting the finishing touches to tomorrow’s ODS Launch Show at 6pm. Paul and I are sharing the 4 hours. To me (6pm) to him 9pm) to me (10am) to him(2pm). Then HOME JAMES! And don’t spare the horses!…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Had a great morning drawing and designing a new collection of stamps. This also involved pinging texts back and forth to Sam and Leonie, whilst we lay the foundations to our plans. But it’s Tuesday, which means we are shining a light on yet another one of my favourite ranges – and bringing the price down for a week by 30% – to celebrate our 30th year in business. Time for some deer and…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Busy morning. Already been to a hospital appointment early doors. Dave took me. I may actually be able to drive there myself, and sort myself out, but to be honest, my confidence has been rattled. I guess that’s normal, and I look forward to getting back behind the wheel, but easy does it. I have to say it again, in my experience, Pembury Tunbridge Wells hospital is pretty excellent. From parking the car to…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. What a morning. I was looking for a particular document that I need for something important, and was suddenly taken by a bright idea. Say this out loud, in a spiffing accent: “By Jingo! I’ve got it!! Let’s take this opportunity of sitting around, convalescing, to sort through some of the mountains, folders and boxes of paperwork that abound here”. 4 hours later, still haven’t found the paperwork I was looking for, but have…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Happy Love Day. Very VERY happy to report that my positive pants worked! Yep. Yesterday afternoon, all the angels came swooping in, removed the drain from my back, gave me one last good check over, decided I was good to go, organised a month’s worth of antibiotics – and by 6pm yesterday evening, I was indeed sitting by the Aga with Dave, cat in lap, drinking tea. Photographic evidence! I came home to a…
Hi there Thanks for popping in. Time for another Design of the Week with 30% discount (plus club discount) and another of my all time favourites : the Town Houses. So pleased to be shining a light on these houses by Mel. These are better than brilliant. Whether you like the stencil, the stamps, the die or the Groovi plate – works like a charm every time. Available in 3 Way Overlay Stamps in a 7×7 Stencil a 4×4 Fresh…