Designing cards for various friends, 'zines and family. The gorgeous weather has meant for some hot work...my little studio gets so hot in this weather with the sun shining directly through the window onto my desk. It's so wonderful to see the sun shine at last, but not so good in a heated craft room!

My CreativeCrafterUK blog has been updated a number of times with postings. One's about the wonderful blogger and designer Cathe Holden - I love her style! She has been very creative with beans over on her blog 'Just Something I Made.'

I have also been rather addicted to a new book called Drip. Dot. Swirl. which is full of patterns and means I have loads of new patterns to use in my design projects - I have been asked to review the book. I love reviewing products - especially when they're so cool.

Just spotted the winners of the recent Trimcraft Designer signed album from LLB. Congrats to all the winners - I'm very envious. (LLB is one of my design heroes!)

So that's the latest update from me here at CreativeCrafterUK HQ - enjoy the sun and happy crafting y'all.

At least you can be doing something you love doing in this weather. I'm stuck in a hot sweaty factory unit with no windows to open. I keep asking my hubby if i can retire early (almost 30 years early) so I can be a housewife again so that I have more time for crafting
Take care

Good luck with the early retirement plan Sam!