The ProMarker Expert is here

Debbi is here and busy beavering away with her ProMarkers. She has loads of samples with her and is steadily producing more, so why not pop in and watch her at work

July Craft Stamper now in

We now have the July issue of Craft Stamper in.  (And  for those  of you who  are thinking, it can't be a month by already, fear not.  The last issue was late reaching us so it is only a couple of  weeks since it arrived.)

There are lots  of lovely projects in the July issue including one using the free seashell stamp, so why not pop in and pick  up your copy today.  Essential reading during that football event

EK Success Punches Just In

We have had a delivery of EK Success punches with a variety of designs.  Favourite one will be the corner punch as it is so difficult to get a good one.

This one will cut through paper and card, just like the Martha Stewart punches, as will all the other designs.  There are only a few of the corner punches though so be quick!

New Kanban just in

We have several new Kanban products just in and they are lovely!

It doesn't matter if you are making a card or looking for something for a scrapbook page, these new designs will have something to suit.

We have loads more than the couple shown here so why not pop in and have a look.

New Darkroom Door stamps in now

We have new Darkroom Door stamps in.  There are several new designs, all finely detailed, that produce the most beautiful images.  So if you are planning on making a greetings card, or looking for that special little something to finish off a scrapbook page then have a look at the new designs.

Simply Create trip

I had a bit of a busman's holiday on my day off this week as we took a trip to Simply Create in Alford.

Thinking it was going to be a lovely sunny day I dressed for summer, which it was until we were approaching Cairnamount when it started to hail.  Then we got sleet, then slushy snow. Just what you expect in May!

By the time we got near the top we were down to less than 20 mph as the slush was freezing and the car was sliding about.  Still, we reckoned it was better to be going up and sliding than going down and sliding, so on we went.  Just as well we did as once over the top there was no sign of anything other than a shower of rain.

We got to Simply Create a little later than planned, but it was worth the trip as Jacqui has some lovely things in her shop.  We also met two of Jacqui's crafters who were busy doing a scrapbook for a local railway society. (Sorry I can't remember your names ladies, but it was nice meeting you both.)

After a good look round I had a bit of a spend (doesn't matter that I have my own shop, there's always something different in other shops) which along with a long, long, long, long natter with Jacqui made for a lovely day out.

An evening meal at the Alford Bistro, near Simply Create, and it was back down the road, this time going by the main road, just in case.  So if you are up Aberdeenshire way, drop in and see Jacqui.  You are guaranteed a warm welcome.  I know I'm looking forward to my next visit.

At last!

The latest issue of Craft Stamper has finally arrived.  Our apologies for the delay but they literally only arrived this morning.  Heads have been jumped on, feet have been stamped ( no pun intended ) and we've been assured that they will be here on time in future.

Off-roading again!

We were off to Dunkeld again yesterday morning to enjoy a bit more off-roading. This time we were driving a £66,000 Range Rover, something that's been on my 'If I win the Lottery' list since I discovered the joys of off-roading.

The day, as before, was brilliant, helped in no small part by Gilbert, one of the Centre's Lead Instructors.  He has a great deal of patience and a fantastic way of teaching, so that anyone can develop and enjoy their off-road driving skills whatever their abilities.

While we were there the local wildlife made a few appearances in the form of a couple of herds of deer who were totally unfazed by the presence of a large lump of vehicle, or the brief appearance of an RAF jet as it thundered low overhead.  They only vanished when some quads noisily appeared and disappeared.

While we didn't quite manage to follow in the tracks of the deer we had great fun going up, down and round some seemingly impossible slopes.  So much so that I was absolutely knackered by the end of my session and glad to let Ross drive for a while.

I'm looking forward to going back again and trying one of the whole day courses.

Oh, and my 'Lottery List' Range Rover? I've replaced it with a Discovery 4, it's a much nicer drive. And I'm having it in purple! Now where did I put my Lottery ticket ...

Looking forward to my day off!

I am so looking forward to my day off tomorrow.  Despite it only being Wednesday today it seems to have been a very long week.  The joys of working weekends I suppose.

However I'm not planning on putting my feet up tomorrow. We are off to Dunkeld to go off-roading again, this time in a Range Rover.

The only drawback, apart from having to give it back again at the end, is I could only get a morning session which means a 6 a.m. rise for 7.30 a.m. departure!  It'll be worth it though as getting my own vehicle is definitely on my 'If I win the Lottery' list.  More details to follow

Wee Wicca Babe is coming to Kitty Krafts!

Wee Wicca Babe, otherwise known as Debbi Glennie, is coming to Kitty Krafts on Saturday 12th June to demonstrate her skills.

Debbi is one of the top demonstrators in Scotland, if not the U.K., and will be demonstrating Pro Markers, stamping and lots of other things.  More details  to follow so keep an eye on the Blog.

She will be here from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., therer's no need to book and it's free!