Friday 2 September 2011

New Chapter.

Well as the saying goes, when one door closes another one opens.

My Job as a Teaching Assistant has now officially come to an end, I got my P45 through the post, I must admit I had a few tears in my eyes.
Even though the job did stress me out, I really enjoyed my 5 years there and I met and taught some wonderful characters whom I hope, go on and get the life they want.

The new chapter in my life is that I will be Demo'ing for Oyster Stamps and touring the country, with the Sincerely Yours Shows. I will be mainly demonstrating Martha Stewart Punches and on the odd occasion Cuttle Bug and the Grand Calibur.

I hope to put up in the next few days, pictures of my sample cards, that I have been busy making.

Thats all for now.

Barbara

Happy Crafting..............




Tuesday 19 July 2011

HHHMMMMM last week at work...........

Oh boy does it feel strange.

I am leaving work on Friday along with 5 other TA's who were told in March that our Job's were at risk and they had to make redundancies, What a shock that was.

A 50% TA staff cut.

Am I sad, yes I am, I have given almost 6 years to the school, I have seen some lovely pupils blossom into very mature students. I have witnessed some disturbing behaviour by some students, wondering how will I cope with this; I did and I am proud of that.

On Monday a group of girls who I support gave me some lovely cards, they were most upset when I let them know I would not be returning in September and they begged me to stay, alas I cannot.

I wish all of the students I support the very best for the future and I hope that you achieve your goals.

Friday I feel will be the most difficult day, finding people to say goodbye to; knowing that I am unlikely to see them again.

The thought hurts a lot and I am in tears now.

XX

Tuesday 31 May 2011

Hey crafters would you like to save some money on Tim Holtz and Ranger products.

On the 4th and 5th of June only Ali-crafts are giving you a 20% discount off Ranger and Tim Holtz products.

Meanwhile at Oysterstamps they will be having some extra special prices going on the same weekend.

Go I tell you, and grab a bargain you know you want to!!!!!

Thursday 10 March 2011

An update.................


Hmmmm lots of things have happened since I last blogged, I won't bore you with all the details, but My life has changed a bit, with that in mind I need to change my direction in life a bit.

Anyhow, I embarked on an on-line course called SheArt, run by a fantastic lady called Christy Tomlinson, I was a bit unsure at first as I am the first to admit I cannot draw for toffee !.

Christy has dealt with that in a brilliant way ( I won't give details as I don't want to spoil it for you if you decide to sign up)

So with no further ado I introduce my SheArt girl.

I have had a blast making her, I have *ahem* a few more canvases in my craft room ready for more girls to emerge as the course progresses.

I would love to know what you think of her.

Enjoy and take care.

Barbara