In 1991 the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organisation created World Diabetes Day. Then in 2006 it was adopted as an official United Nations Day. It is now held every year on November 14th, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting who in 1922 co-discovered insulin with ... VIEW POST
Autumn Wreath As The Weather Turns Colder
Yesterday was one of those days that reminded me winter is not far away. It was much colder, and the waves of heavy rain were studded with ice pellets. The very windy weather also made for difficult driving conditions and I was glad to make it home in one piece. This morning is better with bright ... VIEW POST
Whale Have A Happy Saturday
Today's card began after I received an e-mail from one of the design challenges I follow. CAS(E) this Sketch provided the layout and I immediately know whet I wanted to make. Instead of seeing the circle as a punched layer on top, I saw a hole. From there it all went swimmingly using the new ... VIEW POST
You’re Part Of A Bigger Mosaic Picture
While you're sitting at home, frustrated at the new norm that is social distancing, remember you are still playing an important role in the fight against COVID19. By staying away from others outside your household you are slowing the spread of the virus. Even though sometimes it may not feel that ... VIEW POST
Kettle’s On, Get The Coaster
Did you know that I've not always been a papercrafter? When my children were young I used to sew and embroider all the time. Sadly I developed problems that made holding a sewing needle very painful after a few minutes and I had to give up that hobby. Thankfully I discovered papercrafting is ... VIEW POST
Today Is World Diabetes Day
November 14th is World Diabetes Day and one that I simply have to mark each year. In June 2017 our son died from complications arising from his type 1 diabetes, he was just 31. My 15 year old niece also has Type 1 diabetes having been diagnosed four years ago. This disease is not caused by poor ... VIEW POST
New Month, New Products, No Power
I'm really sorry my blog post is so late today. The first of the month generally means more work on my website with new products being launched. However when I was right in the middle of it the power went out! We're currently experiencing very high winds and apparently that caused the problem, ... VIEW POST
Embrace The Brick Wall
You've probably guessed by now that I'm passionate about papercrafting. I suppose I have to be to design and create a new project every day for my blog. That doesn't mean that I don't experience a creative block every now and again, I do. However when I hit that brick wall I simply sit down and ... VIEW POST
