Hello world. Wow, how I have missed being here in my happy place! I’m so sorry for my long absence … I’ve not lost my crafting bug – just picked up a nasty bug over Christmas and have been poorly ever since. I’m still waiting on some test results, but I’m feeling much better and am hopefully now on the mend.
I does mean that I’ve not been able to craft for such a long time, and I’ve totally been missing my crafting therapy. But I managed a little crafting last weekend, so I’m very happy to be able to share the card I made for my daughter who had some amazing news last week …
I used some of my new crafting goodies from the brand new Stampin’ Up spring/summer mini catalogue, available 28 January to 30 June 2014 and launched today, coinciding with the amazing annual Stampin’ Up sale-a-bration too – you can browse both catalogues by clicking the buttons in my sidebar.
I was so excited to see the new Love you to the Moon stamp set in the mini, as this is what my daughter and I say to each other all the time. So of course it was top of my (huge) wish list, and I love it! And the gold sequins and washi tape are gorgeous too! Love lots!
What better way to show my daughter how very proud I am of her, and just how much I love her, than to send her a handmade card …
The inside …
I can’t tell you how happy it feels to get back to crafting. This Happy video by Pharrell Williams, featuring the Minions, sums up just how I feel (just like that childhood song – if you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands).
Hope you have a great week too – turn up your speakers and enjoy the video …
Here’s what I used to make today’s card – all supplies from Stampin’ Up!:
cardstock: naturals white, real red, woodgrain natural composition speciality; stamp sets: love you to the moon; inks: early espresso; punches: small heart; accessories: heart framelits, expressions thinlits, timeless type alphasbet sizzlits (retired), bigshot, adhesive pearls, gold sequin trim, gold watercolour wonder designer washi tape, tombo multi-purpose glue.
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Lily-by-Gilly 
Hello Gill – what a lovely happy post – it’s cheered me up this this dull grey morning !! Sorry to hear you have been poorly – glad you are feeling better now ! Your card is just beautiful – I too remember that book !!! Looking forward to catching up very soon and sending love and hugs ! Xxxxxx
Hi Jane. Lovely to hear from you and thank you for your lovely comments. It would be lovely to catch up with you soon – hope you’re now recovering from your op. Hugs Gill x
Glad you are feeling a bit better and good to see you back crafting again, I’ve missed seeing your cards, see you Saturday xxx
Hi Peg – it’s good to be back! Gill x
Welcome back, glad to hear you are feeling a little better.
Love your card, bet your daughter was thrilled with it too.
Hi Faith – I am feeling much better now and so glad to be back to crafting again. My daughter did like the card – she thought I’d had the stamp made especially for her, bless! Gill x
So sorry you’ve been poorly Gill, hope you’re fully recovered soon! Great card by the way :0)
Margaret x
Hi Margaret. I’m almost back to my normal self, which is good. Glad you like my card, hugs Gill x