Last Wednesday, I spent the day at a Stampin Up! a summer party. It was fun, made cards designed and kitted by other attendees, went to a pub for lunch, bought some retired stuff and saw some new stuff. The stack of cards on the left are all packs of Hero Arts blanks - some beautiful textures and colours. The teacups are resting on one such blank. Not sure if you can see the texture of the card, it’s so pretty. This card was going to be for a Ruby wedding anniversary, but I couldn’t make it go anywhere. So I made something else, on top of all this paraphernalia. So much for that. I needed it for last weekend so you can see why it’s still there, I need a fresh start with it but am not ready to part with the original idea. Can you imagine being so craft stubborn with YOURSELF? Argh. Above that, in navy and white is a folded/collapsed pyramid card which I didn’t finish the other day. I intend to, especially as those that have since finished theirs have posted them and they are really lovely. No pressure there then. No pressure here, please report in, show us your Workdesk and what you’re doing. School re-starts here this week, I hope it’s not stressful or germ ridden for those of you that have to go in!
the teacups look great, I hope you can make the idea work even if not for the original purpose!! We were saying at work yesterday that next week the traffic will be busy again - makes a huge difference when it's holidays!
ReplyDeleteNo inspiration on my desk this week I'm afraid! Happy WOYWW Helenxx
never been to a stamping up, tho I once went to a creative memories and the facilitator made us all feel guilty and at blame for keeping our photos in a shoebox, and I think it put me off scrapbooking for good! I did get a scissor I really like and somehow I still know where it is!
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I am often stubborn with myself, so I get that. You head down a path, you are determined, so you plot ahead no matter what. Ha! Well good luck with both and share when you finish them.
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Mary Anne
That is something I have always fancied doing - going to a Stampin Up Party. They seem to come up with some great and novel ideas.
ReplyDeleteLove the thoughts of that Pyramid card so I hope we get to see it some time in its completed stage, pretty please.
You've just reminded me I need to do a Ruby Wedding cad - but I cannot remember who it is for. That's a good start isn't it?
Have a lovely week ahead
Hugs, Neet 1 xx
Morning Julia. No, please don't upset yourself with shock - it really is me. Lots has happened since I last came aboard, but hopefully I am now here again.
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Take care. God bless.
Margaret #5
Know what you mean when things just don't go anywhere despite the ideas in your head. Hope inspiration strikes soon. Super crafty party, had a bit of one on the BH myself. Happy WOYWW BJ#8
ReplyDeleteGoood morning Julia, it's been a while but so happy to take time to be back 😊 I get that way toooo about something I have in my head whilst trying to make it happen ... much sighing, tutting,grumbling , swapping things around 😉 goes on ... sometimes for days! What a joy it must have been creating,chatting with like minded souls 🤗 I spied that gorgeous wee box on your desk with the flowers on top ...love it!Looking forward to seeing your pyramid card come to be 😍 Sending lots of love, huuuge hugs your way Tracy #9 xxxx
ReplyDeleteLove the tea cups and hope your design can be adapted and used, must admit i dont tend to have a full design in my head as that means thinking it through and i am a bit rubbish like that (hence i used to have that large box of unfinished projects, lol!). The event sounds like a fabulous day though.
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Early morning Hello, I too love that top on that little box. Sounds like pressure's on for that pyramid card. My neighbor sells stampin up, but it's pricey and I had fun at her party a few years back. We did fall cards. I'm hoping to update the house to the season this week ! I'll report on sons visit to Spain if it happens this week. ENJOY each day
ReplyDeleteThis month always seems full of wedding aniversaries so there are always cards to make though I tend to stick with a similar idea and yes it's difficult to convince myself otherwise. The teacup is lovely, can't wait to see how that turns out. The craft club that I go to love fancy fold cards and though they are not something I used to make very often I have been getting into it. I've made them some samples for next month as I'm doing the project and they are going to be making a Tripple Diamond Pop Up card, I think that's what it's called anyway. Have a very happy and creative woyww, Angela x12x
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a good time at the Stampin Up event, even better that you came away laden with new stash and ideas! Hope you’re ok and the patio is coming along well!
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My eye was immediately drawn to the navy and white card - please do finish and post so can see it!! Totally understand craft stubbornness. I have wasted a day trying to find the exact thing - only to find it still doesn't work lol. What fun to go to a craft event. Craft and chat. And someone else did the prep. Have a good week, love n hugs Cindy #16 xx
ReplyDeleteI hope you make the idea work Julia as the card looks good already. Look forward to seeing the finished pyramid card too. Stay safe and Happy WOYWW. Sarah #15
ReplyDeleteGood morning Julia, I am surprised it still is morning, it feels later somehow. your Stamping Up Party sounds delightful. Always lovely to have new stash. I can, indeed, imagine being that craft stubborn. It has happened to me too. Happy WOYWW Angela #17
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to have been to a crafting event and of course you had to buy stuff! I’m not feeling the love for anything crafty just now but hoping some cooler weather will help me to focus. Happy crafting. Catriona
ReplyDeleteHi Julia, my the year is flying how can it possibly be 31st Aug?
ReplyDeleteI love your tidy desk today with signs of productivity, awaiting attention inspiration etc. know all about that too. I craft same way often not set plan … a leaping off spot and end up wondering what next till it hits me again and off I go.
Then other cards I know exactly what to do!
A Wednesday crafting with like minded think last time I thus crafted and chat was at crop in 2018, they’re rare in my life. Oh no, I have been to friends Stamping up day, but she doesn’t do it anymore. Love the wee box next to the apple punch too.
Thanks for Sharing, God bless and keep you safe, and all those you love, hugs Shaz in Oz.x
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Good morning, Julia. Happy to hear you enjoyed the Stampin' Up! event. I think we have something similar here in the US. We call them shoe box gatherings. Everyone puts together a kit for each participate and you move from station to station to see an original completed card as well as everything you need to make one. I haven't been to one in years... long before the dreaded word hit the world.
ReplyDeleteI hope we'll get to see what you finally come up with for that tea cup card.
Hugs & Creative Blessings! ~Kelly #18 (again)
When you said you bought some "retired" stuff, my first thought was stuff for retired people? How silly am I? LOL! And don't you just hate when something just doesn't go anywhere? I have that too of course - you just get stuck at a point - I have several journal pages like that. I just leave them until further inspiration strikes. Happy #691! I'm enjoying my catch-up day! xx zsuzsa #19
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a fun day! Always great to spend time with friends!
ReplyDeleteI won't be joining for a couple of weeks as I'll be having surgery soon. I'll join back in when I get a little recovery time.
Have a great Sept.!
Carol N #21
Glad you enjoyed your Stamping party Julia. I loved your teacups.
ReplyDeleteMaybe the stubbornness is your subconscious telling you that there’s something still in the idea you had?
Take care
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ReplyDeleteSounds like you have been very busy! I've been to 1 or 2 Stampin' Up parties, they are fun, but I'm not crazy about their stamps so rarely buy anything! You'll have to show us your pyramid card when you get it done! Have a great week, Lindart #22
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