Stampin up goodies.

So back in June while my other half was exploring the wilds of north west Scotland (Check out his blog here ) We decided to have a stampin up party, it had been a while since our last one at our house (although we have attended two brill ones at friends so far this year).
Our super fab demonstrator Zoe Tant did a lovely evening where we made these cards.

 These were made on crumb cake bases using the awesomely artistic stamp set, I like the gentle tones and mix of style of stamps in this set, from the detailed delicate floral motif to the grungy fern and very useful border section.
We also decorated the envelopes.

And here is our stash of stamp we got, including the awesomely artistic picked up with our hostess rewards.  We got a couple of good bundles including the wondrous wreath with die set and the other matching stamp set circle of spring. Also homemade for you set which came with the bakers box die which I had had my eye on. Also as something a bit fun I got no bones about it a polymer set which layers up dinosaur shapes and skeletons.

And here is the bakers box in action made up just perfect for a little thank you for some friends. The die is clear and easy to use and fits wonderfully with the set it came with as well as having many more ideas. You will be seeing lots more of this on my blog as I think it is awesome.

Burgh Festival Day

The sun was shining bright and the blue sky provided a beautiful background for our village festival day this year.
We had a craft stall at the event held on the field behind the village's unique five sailed left handed windmill.
At the event was a range of craft and charity stalls, as well as displays by the local council, fire and police service. Bouncy castle, zorbing and costumed characters with balloon modeling for the children.  The Baptist church provided a brilliant bbq and there was also an ice cream van and tea and cake served in the refurbished granary tearoom.  

My stall had an L shaped set up which I'm finding works quite well and the white wood crates and bunting helped with the staging. I took with me a range of crafts including the felt and crochet decorations, cards, tatted bookmarks and key-rings. From the shop we also took the hessian gift bags which proved popular and a new addition of maypole wands which I think are brilliant.

We utilized the side of the marquee to hang and display the crochet bunting and although this looked quite good I'm still trying to think of other ways to display this product to its best. I'm thinking of trying a clothes rail for my next event and in the shop. I also think its time to invest in another table to allow myself more display space.

Also at the event was a display of birds of prey and owls including this feller who was enormous and had fluffy feet and a huge wing span.