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Saturday 13 November 2010

Warm Happiness

We went up north to the Moray coast during the October week, and I took a few crafting supplies with me, in case of inclement weather ;-)  And we definitely had our fair share of that, but I only really got round to crafting on one day, when I sent hubby and girls off to the Macduff Marine Aquarium and I stayed behind with the dog (who did a lot of sleeping that day, thankfully!).  I took Papertrey Ink's stamp set "Warm Happiness" with me, a few background stamp sets, a pad of patterned paper and some coordinating ink and cardstock.  And with my limited supplies, I created a few cards:





There was one more, but that found a new owner at the craft fair last weekend, and I also made a bookmark (because I needed one and I had all the supplies there!) which I've not photographed yet.  I really like this stamp set, although I haven't really used it all that much, but this is a start :)

Despite the weather, we had a good time during our holiday, and for the kids, the highlight probably was eldest daughter's birthday treat: a visit to the Landmark Centre at Carrbridge.  Great place, lots of fun, even in the cold and rain!  And because it was eldest daughter's birthday, I let her talk me into doing the higher of the two obstacle courses with her... Me in a harness, balancing across ropes, swinging logs, clambering along suspended car tyres, the works!  And I'm not great with heights.  But I managed it and felt pretty good about myself afterwards :)  And eldest daughter was pleased that she got to do one of her favourite activities with her old mother ;-)

Wow, I feel like I've been quite productive - must get back to actually making more cards now, seeing I'm going to have a stall at the school's Christmas fair in a couple of weeks' time.  Just glad that I have my mum's scarf out of the way - it has made its way across to Germany and was very well received :)

Thanks for stopping by and "listening" to me jabbering on, have a great weekend!

5 comments:

  1. Wow...good for you! I don't think I can ever do the balancing ropes. I also have a problem with heights and I can see that triggering vertigo;)

    Love the cards Anne. Different cards but they could be a set! Nice job using the same image. OHHHH! That could be a good challenge;)

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  2. fabulous cards and with limited supplies too, they are gorgeous! Glad you enjoyed your break, my kids used to love Landmark, our first year we had a season pass as they were always asking to go, never got me on those rope walks though! you are very brave! hugs Debx

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  3. gorgeous cards!! just had to comment on them :) :)

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  4. Great cards you've been doing for the craft fair....Oh what a fun memory to keep & share about your vacation with the family!

    Shell~Alaska♥
    SBS26

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  5. Hi Anne, your cards are lovely. Isn't it nice when you can pack some of your hobby with you when you go away!

    Just going to have a little wander around your gorgeous blog.

    take care,
    Mandy

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