Hi Everyone
Just flying by to wish everyone "all the very best of everything" for 2025. A little late as I spent the day with my Mum yesterday
I am very aware that quite a few people are going through some very tough times at the moment so I don't want to go overboard talking about the excitement that a new year brings, because for a lot of folk they probably can't imagine being excited or happy about anything ever again. But I do wish them strength to battle through what they are going through.
No rash promises from me this year because I failed miserably with those over last two years after quite a short period of time .. .. but with all we have had going on I have forgiven myself LOL!!!
I have set myself some goals though and am hoping I do better with those. A goal feels like it is less pressure than a promise!
Anyway, I am here today sharing a card I made yesterday using a Nitwits download I bought whilst it was on offer at the end of last year and I love it very much.
This used:
Design Papers and Image: Nitwits Well Read Collection (love the colours very much)
Sentiment: Computer Generated (there are lots of sentiments in the download but I created my own for a book collector who is retiring)
My Trusty Sewing Machine
I have had lots of requests to share my new craft room now that is finished and in use .. .. .. .. .. so here we go (not that it is this tidy at this point in time .. .. today is "clear up day" and "putting Christmas craft goodies away for a little while".
I am really pleased with how it has come together and am looking forward to spending many happy hours (but really I mean "years") playing in there, and I also intend using my trusty sewing machine for some actual fabric sewing projects too - but that is likely to be quite a way into the future. It is good to dream though.
There is also a large set of white drawers on the wall I couldn't get into the picture where I store my wooden stamps and part of my ribbon collection. On top of the drawers is my Big Shot Pro.
I could really do with another work surface but space doesn't allow it as a permanent feature so I do have a small collapsible table that I use when I am really struggling.
Those empty wooden crates are what I used to display my wedding work in .. .. back in the days of wedding work. A local chappie made lots of them for me and they were great for making interesting displays of my work (I miss designing and doing the wedding fayres very much, and the lovely couples I got to meet, but not all the work and pressure wedding stationery involves).
The crates are no longer empty, but full of craft goodies, along with another stack of five crates which stand on the floor next to the set of drawers on the wall you are having to imagine.
So that is me. You can now picture where I escape to whenever other responsibilities allow it.
Take care everyone and I hope 2025 is kind to you all.
11 comments:
Great card, love your tidy space. Happy New Year. Anesha x
Happy New Year Jules. Your craft room looks very neat and organised. I just can't help being a messy crafter. I tidy up every now and then and as soon as I start something else it's a mess again! Your card for the retiree is fabulous, a great image for a book lover.
Beautiful concept for a retirement card Jules - I love it! Fab pu tyre of your new craft room too … what a stylish yet practical space! Hope you enjoy many hours of crafting there xx
Happy New Year Jules,a fabulous card for an avid reader like me.Wishing you and yours a great 2025
Great card. Thanks for sharing your craft room, they are always interesting to see. I seem to have a shortage of work surface too. Not because my desk isn't big enough, but because there is always too much on it! Hope your Mum was in good form yesterday xx
Love the card, great image that you made so wonderfully personal. Your craft room looks fabulous too! Wishing a happy crafty new year xxx
Really great card for a book lover and the sentiment is perfect. Thanks for sharing the pic of your new craft space - it looks super and I'm sure you will spend many happy times in there now that most of the house jobs are sorted. All the best for 2025 and you are right, goals do sound more achievable than promises - small steps rather than giant leaps 😉😉
What a wonderful image for a book lover and a great retirement card. Your craft space is so tidy. I have limited worktop space which once I start getting things out becomes a bit like hoarders buried alive lol! Happy New Year.
Great card Jules, I love the image. Thank for sharing the photo of your beautiful craft room, I wish mine was that tidy! Wishing you a happy, healthy and creative 2025.
Liz xx
An image and sentiment most applicable to me..but..papercrafting took over..hmm ....super card. Your craft room looks so tidy and neat and 2 desks!! ...but as always never enough space..lol. To think most of us started off with a couple of boxes of stuff...what happened. Happy New Year to you ..may you be blessed with a healthy and peaceful one. xx
Hi Jules,
wow another stunning card .... might have to have a look at that download ;-)
I love your sparkling new craft room - all looks very organised!
How exciting to make new sewing projects with your trusty sewing machine.
Thanks for your reply about the sticky sheets - I managed to stick them on the wrong side of the paper .... twice!!!
hope you have a fabulous week.
Love Eve xx
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