News & Updates from Janette Ellison

The day had arrived at last - the day of our first U3A cardmaking group, with grateful thanks to Crafty Bob for his sponsorship, without which the group would not exist.

In total there were six ladies, that is to say me, a couple of experienced crafters and three newbies.

After the introductions, I spoke about how much I liked CUP and that wonderful cards of all kinds could be made by beginners or by experienced crafters and that imagination and creativity were not pre-requisites.

All the participants enjoy the benefits of the internet and I explained about downloading designs, keeping them forever and using them many times.

I also gave each lady my CUP business card, which quite handily gives the internet address for CUP. I went on to show and explain about the tools I use and we discussed the possible places to purchase these things. As one lady had expressed an interest in making up Christmas designs, I had taken a lot of my Christmas cards and I spread them around the table.

I also took some printed designs, cardstock and envelopes, foam sticky pads and double sided tape. Designs were chosen and five happy crafters got to work. After about an hour of talking I needed a cuppa and I set to making the drinks.

The meeting lasted 2 hours and my new-found friends departed happily, one saying that she had not anticipated actually making a card that day. The meetings are taking place fortnightly and, judging by the reaction of people, I anticipate that our little group will grow and that would be marvellous.