New classes

Today Sheryl came over so that we could sort out next years programme of classes for the crop. We have some fantastic classes lined up and I can't wait to start giving you sneaky peaks of them in January.
We have also decided to celebrate Carft Buddies first birthday with a retreat. At the moment we are still putting a programme together and are still to have a meeting with the owners of the barn where we are holding it, so we can't give details out yet. All I will say is that it has beautiful accommodation, with good food, and just 5 minutes drive from the beach and 5 minutes drive from a nature reserve.

Ella's 1st Birthday

At lst I've sorted out the photo's that I took on Ella's first birthday. I can't believe how quickly this year has passed.
Natalie decided to have two little parties for her, one for family on the day and a teddy bears picnic a few days later with her little friends. As usual I got roped into helping with the cake. Natalie decided to follow the theme and wanted the cake decorated like a teddy bears picnic. They always give me a challenge. We both got stuck in and came up with this.


Not only did we have mini cakes for the children but we made cupcakes for the adults, these are always a firm favourite.

I found a lovely little stamp to use on Ella's card when we went ro Alexandra Palace in September. If I remember rightly it is one of the designs from Stampasourus. I also found some pretty pink paper which looked lovely with the lemon cardstock.

Steph decided to make Ella a card as well and for someone who rarely crafts she thoroughly enjoyed making it.

Phew....home at last

Thank goodness it's Thursday....day off tomorrow and I can't wait. This week has been hectic at work. I have been busy preparing a Careers event for our pupils, where we have guests coming into school and talking about their profession. Next Tuesday we have a local television newsreader coming along to launch the event and to give a talk about journalism.

Sheryl and I have been trying to sort out another venue for Decembers crop as we are unable to use Tithe Barn. Unfortunately the hall we had in mind is not really suitable. Luckily the barn is now empty on the 5th Dec so we have decided to bring the crop forward a week so that we can use our normal venue. We will however still need to move in January & February and have managed to book Coltishall Village Hall.

Octobers Sneaky Peak....

I can't believe that its that time of month already. We still have a few places available for this months club, so if you would like to join us please email me to confirm.
This month Sheryl is making some gorgeous boxes to hold all of your Halloween treats, and here is your sneaky peak as promised.

A great day crafting....

It was so nice to open the doors of Craft Buddies yesterday after our summer break! Everyone spent the day catching up on all the news and of course, crafting. Sheryl's class went down a storm, I only wish I had of done it as well, but as usual there wasn't really the time. I have however taken a copy of the instructions she gave out and will endevour to have a go one evening soon. I love seeing everyones work at the end of one of her classes as even though they all start off with the same idea, everyone puts their own twist to it and each project turns out different.

Recently I have been determined to spend more time crafting and doing the projects I've just put on hold. I have just completed a scrapcube which I made to put on my desk at work. The pictures are of our little grand daughter, Ella. Her little smile is enough to brighten anyones day!



I decorated each of the four sides of the cube with a small picture and a selection of papers and embellishments.

The top was decorated with a photo of Ella and her name along one edge.


I'm also enjoying making cards at the moment. I have recently found some beautiful papers and stamps. Here are just a couple I have made using Basic Greys paper from the Wisteria range, and of course my favourite.....butterflies.

Septembers' Sneaky Peak...

This week Craft Buddies opens its doors once more after our summer break. It seems ages since our last crop and I am really looking forward to seeing everyone again.
Sheryl and Natalie have some fantastic ideas for classes over the next few months which I am sure you will all enjoy doing.

This month Sheryl has put together a picture for you to make using circles. There are still a few places available so if you would like to sign up please email me.


Hope to see you on Saturday

Trip to the Big Stamp & Scrapbooking show

We are organising a trip through our craft club to The Big Stamp & Scrapbooking Show at Alexandra Palace on Sunday 27th September. The bus will be picking up at North Walsham at 6:15am and then at Taverham Village Hall at 7am. The cost at the moment is £25 per person which includes travel and entrance ticket to the show. If however we are able to fill the bus we will be able to lower the price of the trip to approx £20. If you are interested please contact me via email at karen_rhodes50@yahoo.co.uk I will then contact you with updated news and to discuss payment. I hope you will be able to join us on this enjoyable day out.