Well "someone" has started the countdown on the Scrapstars forum, and has posted that it is only 50 days to go !!!! I am very excited and know these next 2 months are going to fly by with plans and preparation. Of course the teachers are super organised and have prepared 4 out of 7 projects already (the other ones are well into the planning stages too). I have been in contact with the supplier these past few days and have everything on order now, so role on the deliveries:) If you would still like to book a place at the Scrapstars craft retreat in March, please go to the website at www.scrapstars.co.uk

Could I please ask that anyone visiting my blog, could join my new blog at carolinescraftsandmore blogspot It looks very sad and lonely at the moment. Thank You. :)

Had a funny weekend this weekend, missed my hubby on Saturday as I was at an all day regional training event with Stampin' Up and then had a hen night in the evening. Then on Sunday he had silly golf in the afternoon, which is unusual because he normally plays nice and early on a Sunday morning and then we have the afternoon together. Having said all that, did I have fun and become totally inspired at the training event? you bet I did. It was great, raucous and fun, with loads of ideas and inspiration. We had a pre event challenge to make either a 6x6 scrapbook layout or a card, and I chose the layout of course and worked with the fabby Attic Boutique again. These events are great for doing swaps and some ladies made enough for every member of their team and others did enough for everyone there at the event (75) Wow, that's some hard work, I made a feeble attempt and did ten, I really need to get in training for these challenges :) Anyway, here is a picture of my layout and ...

Perhaps I'll add some bling ! Had time to do a little scrapbooking today, I flew through my first page and then decided to try the gorgeous Stampin Up papers Attic Boutique. They are really on trend and have lovely eclectic images that you can cut out and use. i love close cutting in my scrapbooking, so was really happy when these were released in the new summer mini. I've used a photo of my great niece Nia when she was almost new born two years ago.  A closer look!

Something new and exciting is coming your way! From 1 May, creativity becomes even more customisable for new recruits with the New Demonstrator Starter Kit! This new lower-priced, fully customisable kit gives you  the perfect start your way ! For just £99, new demonstrators get to choose up to £130 worth of any current Stampin’ Up! products—stamps, accessories, tools, and more! Each kit will also include a business supplies pack valued at £45, for a total kit value of £175. Better yet? The kit still ships for free! I love the "your way" concept with Stampin'Up!, there's no pressure, you can become a hobby demonstrator meaning you order for your self and family, with no obligation to carry out parties or classes, and you receive 20% off all of your orders. If you want to receive Stampin'Up! products at a discount, then why not sign up today and take advantage of this new lower priced starter kit :)

There is a gorgeous stamp set in the catalogue called Everything Eleanor, this set is so versatile and so beautiful, you can't fail to make a pretty card with it, I saw this one on Google and because I only had a little time today, I decided to copy, just need to add a sentiment. :) I used crumbcake and white card, pool party card for the butterflies and old olive and pool party ink. The small flower is from the fresh vintage set. These are samples I have copied from the new Summer Mini Brochure.

Well I had a hectic few weeks prior to the retreat and not through retreat work, but family commitments, I'll refer back to them later, but I just have to tell you all about the Scrapstars weekend retreat. I had a fab time (except for the fact that we only had 5 hours sleep on Friday and Saturday night) if I seemed a little "grey" on Sunday, that is the reason, but everything else went superbly. That's what you get when you deal with a bunch of professional, so my thanks go out to the wonderful teachers, Lida, Kirsty, Emma and Jolan. Their projects were fantastic and the ladies were a fantastic bunch again, we had 5 newbies, and they all said they had a fantastic time and asked "when's the next one". We even managed to sort any lighting problems with some funky lights that my husband hired for me, although I did suggest to the girls that they might like to alter the bases as a challenge as they were a little ugly ! Also thanks to Kate and Nicky from Bel...