Willow with Lantern

Hi guys!

I am gearing up for holidays … and have been a little distracted with family things lately! But … hopefully, after hols … I can get back into the swing of things PROPERLY! I know … I know … I keep saying that … and I just don’t know why I keep chasing my tail … IT JUST HAPPENS!!!

I will be away from this Sunday (12th) to Saturday (18th)! But … if I have time I will try to get a couple of “scheduled posts” done … to arrive automatically while I am away. (But … no promises!) I am not permitted to take my computer away!!! Hubby says NO!!! I decided I will abide … if he  will abide!!! I am feeling a little disappointed … because I think I may get to 40,000 hits on my blog while I am away … HOW EXCITING … and I wanted to celebrate with you guys … and say all the proper things … like THANKS FOR SUPPORTING ME etc etc!!! But … the moment will pass … and I guess I will get over missing it!!! But … just for the record … I am thrilled with the number of visitors I get to my blog … and it is such a bonus that I have met some amazing & special friends through my blog. I feel very blessed and I AM very thankful for your support!!!

Anyway, here is a little treat … Whiff of Joy is ALWAYS a treat … don’t you think??? This is Willow with Lantern … and I did create this last Christmas … but just couldn’t part with it!!! I can’t believe that I am already posting a Christmas Card … but I thought seeing it is July … I could legitimately post this as part of my “Christmas in July” month! Details for my “Christmas in July” day are listed below!!!

Isn’t this just so gorgeous! I love this image!

Cardstock used: Rose Red, Holiday Harmony DSP (ret.), Always Artichoke, Whisper White & SU! Watercolour card; Inks: Rose Red, Always Artichoke, So Saffron, Blush Blossom, Pale Plum, Black Stazon ; Purely Pomegrantate satin ribbon; Aqua Painter. Phrase: Season of Joy stamp set.

Are you ready to get a head start on your Chrissy cards? Would you like some ideas so you can order your supplies over a few months to spread the cost??? Would you like to check out some of the new Chrissy stamp sets?? Are you eager to have some “me” time … sharing with friends???

Then … here are details of my “Christmas in July” Stamp A Stack.

Date:     Thursday 23rd July

Time:     10am – 1pm

Where:      My place  (details available with booking)

Cost:     $25 – paid IN ADVANCE to secure your spot

Included:

• Create 3 each of 3 card designs (choice of colours)
• All supplies to create 9 cards
• Light refreshments
• FREE “Soft Holly” wheel stamp with any order of 2 Christmas Stamp Sets! (Handle NOT included in this offer)
• Sneak peek of the Spring Mini Catalogue!
  

Booking:     ESSENTIAL!!!  Please email me your details and transfer your $25 to my bank account BEFORE Monday 20th July!!! (No money no booking!) Limited places available!!! So get in quick!  (Bank account details can be found on my orders page.)  Please remember that I am on holidays for the next week. I will confirm your booking when I return.

So … I am really looking forward to our day together. I have already planned our samples & made them up. They are VERY pretty! Don’t miss out … email me TODAY!!!

Have a great week! I will see you when I get back from holidays … but keep watching for “scheduled posts”!!!

Images copyright © Stampin’ Up! ® 1997—2009 & Whiff of Joy Stamps.  Artwork by Andrea Lowcock.