A perfect wet weekend

Is it just me but I find January such a long dull month? But not this year, Jean had organised a crafty weekend in the pretty seaside town of Whitby. On a wet Friday we headed to Whitby, famous for it's fish & chips, the 199 steps to the abbey and Dracula.

It wasn't sunny when we visited.
Nor did we climb the steps
But we did eat these.......


15 crafters crafted away for 2 & half days

Cutting, sticking, pasting, eating chocolate

We bought a jigsaw (as if we didn't have enough stuff with us!)from a charity shop

We each had about 8 pieces and took turns to complete it. But one piece was missing and someone had put an odd bit in.....

I managed two cards and a moneybox

plus a tag and another card that I forgot to photograph.

A great weekend looking forward to doing the same again next year ladies. I mean what else is there to do on a wet and dull January weekend?

First Glue & Stick of 2014

A welcome return to my favourite workshop.We meet once a month and we make "stuff". It can range from mini books to canvases to sewing projects. A wide range of projects and this month we made a practical birthday box to keep our cards in. 

Designed by the talented Gail it was worth all the measuring and cutting.

A perfect way to store your special cards. 
Guess what we're making next month???? Yep cards. Talk about being prepared I'll have no excuse for missing anyone's birthday.

TinTin

Once you start it's easy to get on a roll or in my case a tin. I've collected loads over the years but I determined to do something with them this year. My next project is a baby tin awwwwwwwe how cute

I've covered it with scraps from my bit box and used a cute LOTV baby stamp. I just love that pom pom trim and The Ribbon Girl has such a lovely selction.

I've popped a tiny tiny pair of socks and a vest. Another tin ready for the craft stall.