Good morning all, photos were taken last night but no magic elves have been in my craft room overnight, so it's exactly the same this morning. Time to take part in the weekly snoop around the wonderful world of crafty desks courtesy of Julia at
The Stamping Ground
Firstly, I should respond to several comments/observations from last week about how the conversation went with Mr M ďwhen we realised that he had got the time wrong for the Christening. I have always been a c'est la vie type of girl, and this has only increased since my brush with the grim reaper last year. So no harsh words or recriminations, just a "well, you'd better ring and explain why we won't be there". There are far worse things happen at sea! The keepsake box, card and present were duly posted, and hopefully our niece will be so delighted she will forget we didn't attend!
So, on to this week's desks.
Side desk has evidence of sewing. I hand blanket stitched the name to the fabric, stabbing myself with pins several times along the way. Once finished I found some fabric interfacing in my cupboard that I could have used on the Scan & Cut and probably made life easier for myself. So I've saved that for the quilts for the boys. I realise I am so far behind my quilt making schedule, but take comfort in the fact that I am in fact Supergran, and I can do anything (according to my 6 year old grandson).
Main desk has Stamps by Chloe Issue 2 which was on sale online for half price. Comes complete with stamps, matching die, matching embossing folder and a stencil, as well as lots of A4 printed papers. I love a bargain! And the magazine has lots of lovely card ideas. I did try to get Issue 1 as well, but apparently it sold out pretty much straight away! The little card in the middle was my attempt at die cutting, then embossing, then stamping, and colouring with promarkers.
Now, I have a question (nothing new there then) for you lovely crafty ladies. I have just sold my Cricut as I never use it now I have the Scan & Cut, and I think I may want to invest in an electric die cutting machine, a) because I really struggle to emboss with the Big Shot, and b) the Big Shot is quite heavy for me to lift down off the shelf where it lives. So ... my question ... which electric machine would you recommend? I have read reviews for Gemini and for Cut & Boss, but nothing beats personal recommendations.
Final pic - we went for our annual extended family Christmas meal on Saturday. The boys insisted on wearing their bow ties as they were dining out at a grown up restaurant! My 3 grandies plus my great-niece, who was a bit overwhelmed by my 3.
That's all for me! Next week I hope to have more crafty time, but we have Santa Express on Saturday, grandaughter sleeping over on Saturday, and a trip to Leeds on Sunday to take her home, so I'll be crafting in the evenings! Please leave a comment so I know you stopped by and can visit you too! Have a lovely week Heather x
