More craft/life recap and decorating!

Hello friends
Thank you for all your kind words following my announcement of joining the
PMJ Design Team.  I met with Julianna last time I was in Arizona and she is such an
inspirational lady.  She radiates warmth, creativity and positivity - you cannot help but feel inspired in her presence.  I feel very blessed that I am now a member of her team.

Now we are into the New Year things sort of go back to normal ..I'm not sure I like 'normal'!

I hate the thought of taking down the Christmas decorations - especially fairy lights,

I'm tempted to keep some up as they always make me smile.

Still, I haven't got time to dwell on things ... here are some photos of 

yesterday's studio/shop progress, yes, even on New Year's Day we worked!
Elliott (my youngest) and my lovely Dad working hard with paint rollers.

And, just in case you thought all I did was take photos...!
My look is saying 'not sure I want to be captured wearing this!'  But just in case...my unique fashion ensemble was brought to you by old walking socks, trackie bottoms, Mitchell's old jumper and
a pair of Marigolds!  Oh so glamorous!

Back there today...more painting.

Next instalment of craft/life 2012.

July 2012

You got a peek at my 'other life' - my office in London.

I began to move into my existing studio (Mitchell isn't that tall - he is standing on a chair!)
I'm going to miss this studio with its lovely views but I realised very quickly I needed a bigger
place on ground floor level.

I was on Create and Craft demonstrating boxes including 

Square Petal Top Box - I married this up with vellum and Rose Creations.

I fell in love with felt and Spiral Blossoms Three

And created a tag card for my Mum using Jewel Flowers and Flourishes.
(The photo is of my mum as a little girl).

I think it may take some time to work through my 2012 recap ...!

**Important Reminder**
Today is the beginning of the Spellbinders Explore Beyond Sneak Peek and Giveaway,
you will begin to see some of the new dies being released at CHA...
I am so excited about this release...you are going to love it!  Remember to pop over and have a look.

Finally...yes my blog posts are getting longer and longer (so much to say!)
Thank you Lydia for my e-card - brilliant, I can't help but keep watching these cards!
And...Laraine asked about the 'Happy Birthday' stamp featured yesterday and in the card above -
It is from Penny Black  and called Flourish Birthday - it is from the US and I have found it here.
Phew ..finished - I'm back tomorrow - take care friends.