Easter weekend

Good evening everyone,

                          Sorry this weeks blog post is later than usual but Easter weekend got in the way. Did you get up to much on the bank holiday weekend?  We spent it in London visiting the natural history museum, Hamleys, m&m, lego, Dr Martens and many more shops all whilst getting drenched!!
We didn't mind as it was a nice break away and change of scenery. Mini me would of been happy sitting on the tube all day! cheap day out hey.

I've only just caught up on all the washing and housework, whoops!!

I have been rather busy over the past few weeks getting ready for our Stampin up onstage convention in Telford this weekend!!  I've packed the suitcase and bags, made 9 display cards to showcase in my new clippy bag, made 36 swaps and made 20 little gifts for my team who will be enjoying a casual meal at Zizzi's on Saturday night. I'm so excited as I cant wait to to see all my fellow crafters AND get my hands on the new annual catalogue.

Whilst we were away in London I fell in love with these beautiful Dr Martens..... my better half purchased them for me so that I could wear them to my convention (nawwww hes so good to me) so whilst I will be sharing most of my pictures from this weekend on Monday, I thought i'd share a picture of my new sparkly boots :D

Have a fab weekend everyone!

Much love
Nikki x

Stampinup convention next weekend yippie!!!

Morning all,

           So all of my housework is done, school run completed, and now I've got my sausages in the oven ready for my breakfast, nom nom nom!

I am counting down the days for Stampinup convention in Telford (11days) super duper excited. We have our conventions twice a year and they are a great way to meet new people, learn about new techniques, and to finally get our hands on the new catalogs.

I shall be travelling up with my family Friday evening, and returning home Sunday evening once we have visited Legoland, shhhhh mini me doesn't know. What are your plans for next weekend?? Hopefully the weather forecast is better than this weekend.

Yesterday was a day where..... I needed to finish off products and this was one of them, my cute little 'bella and friends' broch.

Have a wonderful day.
Speak to you soon.

Nikki x

sweet sugarplum anyone?

Morning everyone,

           

                       I hope you've all had a lovely weekend. I've been working as usual but Sunday was lovely to spend With my better half and mini me. We went to Ikea to purchase Olivias new desk and a few little bits for myself :D  followed by the movies to watch the new Peter rabbit film and dinner out. It was so lovely.





This morning I posted on Instagram a picture of the color of one of my walls in my home....



The wall that was painted was my craft room!!  My better half has brought and assembled all my new desks and furniture, plus painted one of the walls using the paint of my choice (sweetsugarplum)

So happy with the end result!!

Off out tonight for the mother in laws birthday meal so two nights in a row of not cooking RESULT!!



Enjoy the rest of the day.

Nikki x

Good morning everyone!!!

Good morning everyone!!

How was your weekend??    Mine was lovely, was in my craft studio alot of it. I Painted one of the walls grey which I'm very happy with!! Just need to add a few 3D photo frames on the wall then the room is complete. (I want a new light shade too but thats not as important ) I cooked a roast yesterday and had work over the weekend so its been pretty busy but rather lovely at the same time.

Anyway!!! I'm super excited about Stampin up Onstage in Telford in a few weeks time!! It comes around soooo quickly. Its such a lovely event to take part in. I've always wanted to have a close network of people who have the same interests and ambitions as me, I can now say I've found that through stampin up.


Question time: I just want to ask what would people like to see in the new catalog? 



                                             Here is my inspirational quote for the week

                                                            Happy Monday
                                                                    Nikki x

Work and ballet on a Wednesday

Good afternoon everyone so before we head off to ballet ( not for me, for mini me). I just thought I'd share with you the fact that my other half was late home from work last night.... And why???  Because he was buying my new desks!!!  Eeeek.  So I can't get in there and craft at the minute :( which is OK as I'm working now till Sunday morning :(

As soon as my new 'studio' is complete I will share the pictures. I've decided on a grey feature wall which I will be painting tonight :D super excited to say the least!!
Catch up with you all soon
Take care
Nikki x

Admin on a Monday :D

Morning all, well today is my admin day whilst mini me is at pre school :) blogging, insta, etsy,Facebook and gathering up purchases by customers :D busy busy.

I did manage to make a few thank you note cards! Luckily as Mr ups has just been!!
I made him a card last week just to thank him for being such a good courier. I've never had damaged parcels, always on time and the service is fab thank you ups!!!

This afternoon I will be crafting away with my new stamp sets and probably a touch of colouring with my stampin up blends!!!!  Yippie super excited.

I also have some very good news....  I'm now BRONZE ELITE with stampin up!! This is a massive achievement as I've always been bronze. Can't wait for our convention in April,I get my ribbon which doesn't say bronze anymore :D

How is everyone spending their Mondays?
Well I'm going to dive back into the bits and bobs here before 15:30.
Stay warm everyone
Nikki x

Snowy Southampton :(

Good afternoon from a snowy Southampton,

I keep neglecting my blog page :( 

Well since my last post I have uploaded many makes on my Facebook page and Instagram and purchased sooooo much more Stampin up products!! You see, when your a crafter you just have to have everything, even if it sits in its cellophane for another 6 months haha!!

What is the weather like where you are and have you been crafting at all??
I hate snow!!!

So today has been pretty hectic, I've had my 4 year old home from school due to the weather (massive inconvenience) so I've been mum and trying to work on some projects at home. I've been making a few Easter egg gifts and a few other bits that I will be uploading on Instagram ;).

I have also created an Etsy account so I now have my own shop on there, wish me luck!!
Please check out my items for sale on craftheartedshop on www.etsy.co.uk

Well Im off now to cook dinner whilst the other half is battling the wind and snow on his way home from work.
Stay safe everyone
Nikki x