Another new toy....

I know I already have a label maker but I realised quickly its not one that emboses. It didn't matter though as I still really like it and can use it. However I decided I could have 2 label makers and bought this Motex one which is brilliant and so much fun to use. I have found so many different ways to use it like on this postcard....

I decided to use a dutch quote to go with this series of Dutch Kawaii items. These labels add a fun twist to an already fun postcard.

 

Have you got a Motex Label Maker?

You can never have enough...

A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that Angoo-Mart were offering 20% off and I just couldn't ignore it as I've bought tapes like mad this year so when I had the chance to get a little money off I couldn't let it pass by...

The package arrived this week and I did attempt to blog about it but my photos at the time were first being a pain in having to many shiny bits on and then would not transfer over from Flickr properly in that they weren't rotated the right way. Something just clicked in my mind to stick them all in a collage and show you that way and its worked so finally you have a blog post....

Isn't there just something fascinating about postmarks and foreign language text that makes no sense at all? Well I think so anyway! I also got a little free gift which was really nice of them to send.

I wanted deco tapes with the theme of hearts, flowers and fruit to match the many letter sets that I own a long with a hint of Paris. I would have loved more star tapes but I just didn't see anything that caught my eye. As for the Washi Tape which all came in plastic boxes I just wanted all of them but narrowed it down to these and I can't wait to now start crafting with them mostly but occasionally using them on my letters. I now need to be good and not buy anymore tapes... lets see if I can!

 

Did you end up putting in an order also?

Are you buying some?

I know it has been a while since I last blogged but I just don't know where the days and time has gone. Plus I still aren't feeling 100% so I'm finding I don't want to be sat at my laptop for too long. Today though I came online to find a lovely e-mail from Angoo-Mart offering 20% off to all their customers so I had to share it with you as you know how much I love tape but also I know some of you are just as equally as insane in buying as me!

 

I did take advantage of this offer and it really has to be my last order now until I've used up a lot more rolls....

Majority of these tapes are from there, my order today will be my third one this year! but my previous one was in 2010 and most of these tapes are from then so are almost finished. You can still get some of them but not all of them.

Its Me...

I'm still around barely... I spent most of last week at my aunties house which is why I haven't posted all that many blog posts or commented much on your blogs. Also though it doesn't feel like I ever had holidays as I am still truly shattered and work is super hectic but I'm still in the easy two week period. From next week I'll find out truly what the work of my new role will be like....

 

One thing for sure though is that I have had the best weekend with the most amazing sunshine which seems to have disappeared today as we're back into rain again.... still I managed to get all my washing done and dried so I don't care....

 

Here is a little snippet of what I've done....

I follow Goodnight Little Spoon's blog and watched the transformation of these silhouettes in to postcards that when she listed them in her Etsy shop I just couldn't help buying a set to use. I waited so impatiently to receive them and absolutely love them. I could never create anything like this as I'm hopeless at doing anything to do with people.

I replied to a super cute sesame street letter with a simple letter pad....

I ate way too many of these Netherlands apple rounds as they were so delicious and almost as thin as a biscuit.

I showed off my Care Bear Tape collection, I just couldn't help it as I just love the brightness and fun side of them.

I went to the supermarket on Sunday but decided to check out the craft section at The Range first as I haven't been for some weeks and they have quite a few new ranges in from Docrafts that were so tempting to buy. In the end I only bought these because I have been drooling over them since they came out earlier this year but refused to pay the over the top prices for them due to the Olympics and Jubilee celebrations. These were reduced to about half price so I decided to finally buy them. I didn't even notice these stickers had borders on the back until I sat to craft last night and should hopefully have something to list on make my day soon.

 

After going to the supermarket I went out for a meal with someone from work. It was such a nice day/time but mostly it was nice just to get out and enjoy the sunshine. The day before I also went in to the city and bought myself a pair of shoes from Clarks for work as its not long until the weather gets worse. I always need new shoes as when the weather gets bad I only wear the one pair all day everyday and they don't seem to last long. I'm going to buy a pair of boots too when I get another Clark Voucher...

 

Now I need to make the most of my husband not being here to craft as late as possible as usually I couldn't as he was in bed about 8pm! As well as making the most of the last bit of lighter evenings as even though as you can see from my photos I'm already struggling with lighting.

 

How did you spend your weekend?

I've shopped again!

Yesterday I came home to find not one but two boxes waiting for me. I knew what one contained but not the others. If you're curious why not take a look....

I know its unbelievable that I ordered more tape but I gave away some of my last lot and what got me so tempted into buying more were some of the washi tapes that I saw for way more on Etsy and Modes4u so I decided to buy them. These are all from Angoo-Mart which I can highly recommend.

I really needed some lace style tape as so many of my letter sets have images of lace on as well as flowers of course. The other set I have the top one of and really wanted the rest so I couldn't resist when I saw these mini version.

I've never come across silk tapes before so I decided to try them out as they'll go with almost anything and then of course the washi tape that tempted me into buying in the first place. I'm really tempted to go back now and buy some more but I won't just yet. I'll wait a couple of months now before buying even more tape.

As soon as I saw these I fell in love and they only cost £9 for the whole lot which is why I decided to buy the complete set regardless of there being a piggy in it. I will probably give it away at some point on make my day, the rest I'm afraid are just too cute to part with. Of course they sell each one individually too. I'm already thinking I will need some Rilakkuma letter sets in order to use these tapes as I don't have all that many to be able to use these and my other ones, I guess its an excuse to buy some stationery, so watch this space!

I don't know what it is about elephants but they always tempt me into buying them. The stamp tape of course I had to have and have already used a fair bit of it anyway and teddies always come in handy. The sweetie rubbers were a free gift. My niece wanted me to open them to eat!

I'm so pleased with my mini purchase this time too. I now need to write even more letters in order to be able to use them.

I will be showing some more of my delights tomorrow.
 Have a great weekend!

I'm going to rob a bank.....

In my search for various bits and pieces for my latest project I came across so many great websites that I'd really really wanted to buy everything that I saw but of course I haven't since my latest binge is tapes. As  you know I only bought some a little while a go so I really can't buy anymore until I make a bigger dent in my supplies that I have already but that doesn't mean that I can't drool all over these and wish that I had an unlimited supply of money....

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I could honestly keep going with all the shops that I've found but also with all the great designs out there that I could actually use on some of my projects as they fit in so well with the supplies that I have. Maybe one day I'll actually get them but not right now.

Have you come across anything thats so you lately?

Wee! It's Mail Time again....

On Friday the postman came and went as no one was home which meant he had to leave a card. Knowing my package was waiting I couldn't wait to go and pick it up on Saturday, once there they couldn't at first find it but thankfully they did. My excitment was short lived though as the package was wrapped in plastic by Royal Mail but what really got me is why on earth would you use a simple brown (not bubble wrap) envelope on an order so expensive, even worse though was that it was one of those where it has two circles on the back, the top one has string on it to wrap around the bottom one and thats all they had used (no tape, nothing and this is considering they sell it in all sizes!). Those circles had completely been ripped off so my whole pack of stationery could have ended up anywhere as there was no invoice with my address on. Honestly it would have been really something having to deal with this lost item so I'm glad that wasn't the case as the contents inside was really great...

I came across a blog that mentioned modes4u and being a stationery manic I had to have a look so fell in love with a lot of items. I didn't plan on buying anything but was offered a 10% discount plus with the free shipping I decided to get somethings.

I really wanted the Sentimental Circus sets as I needed something to go with my tapes that I bought. I do have some Rilakkuma sets already but I don't know why I don't enjoy writing on them but when I saw this set I really liked the design and decided to get it... after all I needed to make it to £54 for free shipping.

As for tapes there were so many I wanted, added them all to my cart and then deleted them because as you know already I have so many and I like using what I buy where as other people buy all that they like and may never look at them again. Also I never buy anything with the intention of keeping it as I give some of it away as presents but I really need to start keeping a list of what friends buy me because I don't know what I have bought and what has been given so there will come a time when someone is offended that I've passed something on that they gave me. Everything I have though I really like so its not a case of passing rubbish on. I bought some making tapes and absolutely love them, I would have been tempted to buy more if it wasn't for the problem with the package, I can't risk it again so will never buy from that store again which is a shame.

I love having winter themed letter sets to write on in winter but there aren't many out there to buy. Plus those penguins are so cute. The little tape was a free gift.

Lastly three Chou-Fleur Bunny Lettersets, I've never come across this rabbit before but I love the softness of the colours and design of it that I couldn't help buying all of them and I'm so glad I did plus those masking tapes go so well with these sets. Its just a shame I never use envelopes as these are all so lovely looking.

Since last Saturday I've had some lovely mail as I got the package from a friend in The Netherlands, my order, a letter from a friend in Australia and yesterday I received this

Some Stitch note paper which I have stuck in my nieces new drawing book along with some Pingu sheets too which she loved. A postcard of a hotel she stayed in and I think its so impressive, I bet that was someones house once upon a time... I love the surrounding area too, so green! I never had a stamp so long before but also its a really nice one but best of all of course is always the letter as it takes around 2 weeks for letters to arrive to me from Canada, this one took a little less which was nice....

I wish I could have letters every week as its nicely spread out and something nice to look forward to after work but sadly I usually get all letters around the same time and then can have a month or two without anything! Its been a little more consistant lately though which is why make my day has suffered some  what craft wise as my letters come first.

Have you had a good mail week? Did you receive any surprise?