I've had a lovely few days. On Thursday I went to a craft fair at Shepton Mallet with a friend. (A photo of my new goodies at the end of my post.) On Friday I was invited to an 80th Birthday Tea Party, which was a lovely event. Yesterday I was invited to 70th Birthday 10 hour craft day. A crafty friend decided she didn't want a party, so organised an all day craft day in a village hall for all her crafty friends. Ten hours of crafting, eating, chatting and laughing..... what a great way to spend a Saturday! The biggest laugh was when an elderly gentleman, wearing a raincoat, appeared in the hall. He asked if the building we were in was the church, as he was looking for someone. A few of the girls thought a stripper had arrived and started humming the stripper tune! Needless to say, it was just an elderly gentleman looking for the church!
This is the card I made to send to the couple who organised the afternoon Tea Party.
The embossing folder is one of the Cuttlebug 'Once Upon A Princess' folders. It's one of a set of four folders and fortunately the craft shop I bought it in used to split all the packs and sell the embossing folders separately. The cupcake is a Stampin' Up punch, with the icing embossed with a Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots' embossing folder and raised up with foam pads. I used MB Stitched Circles and Rectangles for matting and layering.
I am joining in the following challenges:
Here is a photo of my new crafty goodies.
Pity I didn't know you were going to Shepton as I also went we could have 'said hello' to one another...maybe next time.
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant way to spend a 70th birthday nothing better than crafting together
Anne
We probably passed each other! I'm sure I'll be going again. xx
DeleteWhat a fabulous few days you've spent and a fantastic way to celebrate a 70th birthday!
ReplyDeleteLove your thank you card Liz, super embossing folder. Looking forward to seeing what you make with all your new purchases!
Janice x
Really lovely card, love the EF and the cute little cupcake.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for a 70th Birthday party, in a couple of years time I may do the same, only trouble is not many crafters round here.
Kath x
I'm fortunate enough to live about half an hour from where we have a monthly craft day in a school hall. Everyone does their own thing, cardmaking, scrapbooking, journaling etc. There's usually a scrapbooking workshop for anyone who wants to join in too. You could always start up a local craft group, Kath. 😊 xx
DeleteFabulous card Liz, had to laugh at the stipper!!!
ReplyDeletePam x
Fantastic card Liz, what a great idea for a Birthday Party. I love the embossing folder that you've used, I've not seen that one before.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
Glad you enjoyed the Shepton Mallet Craft Fair and a great selection of goodies too. I love your pretty cupcake thank you card and the embossing folder is just perfect with it and what a busy time with a tea party one day and a 70th birthday crafting day the next. The tea party organiser will love this very apt card I'm sure. x
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun post!! I had to LOL about the stripper :) The card is gorgeous!! I love the embossing!! Your new craft goodies are awesome!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
What a lovely few days you've had. I'm eyeing your new stash with envy - dolphin stencil and a dolphin die - looking forward to seeing those in action! Love your card, that embossing folder is a perfect background for it
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Lovely card with all those cup cakes....your other goodies look enticing too! Sounds like you have had a busy but very enjoyable time.......and I think I see a sea themed card coming on??
ReplyDeleteIt sounds as if you've had a busy time Liz with lots of crafty fun. Your card is really very pretty. What a lovely embossing folder. You have got some lovely new stash to play with. Barbxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun way to celebrate her birthday with friends who craft. I love that idea. You got a great new bunch of goodies too.
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