23rd August 2019 Mailer

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Real Firefighters Wear Pink by Vicki Avcin

With the incidence of firefighters being exposed to all sorts of hazardous/toxic materials it comes as no surprise that cancer is a big problem among firefighters. 12 types of cancers have been identified as directly attributable to the job. There may be more but so far 12 are now covered by presumptive legislation.Each year the Commissioner gives special permission to help raise awareness and raise funding by allowing firefighters to wear…. PINK. The campaign is called Real Firefighters Wear Pink.Firefighters Cancer Foundation runs a campaign where all firefighters, their families and those who support firefighters can purchase specially designed T shirts and polo shirts. Firefighters are allowed to break rank with the uniform code and wear the pink shirts. I have purchased both, the T shirt for work and the polo shirt for more formal/dress up occasions. It is fantastic to see whole stations with everyone in pink to raise the funds which supports firefighters that have been diagnosed and the families of those who have lost family to cancer. I love this years camo T shirt and I just know it will get a lot of wear. Having lost 3 firefighting collegues and another 4 in the fight for their life, that I personally know, this year alone, I definitely support this initiative

This week Im promoting another two of my Roses and Lace designs.

cup989545_543 by Vicki Avcin

cup989550_543 by Vicki Avcin

A Wheelie Good Day Out by Janice McFarlane

We hadnt had our eldest granddaughter Darcey for come and stay with us for a while. She lives in Leeds and because of her commitments (dancing, singing lessons, drama classes, holidays) and our ill health we hadnt been able to have her come and stay. So we were delighted when we were finally able to sort out a few days. One of the days out was to Wheelgate Park near Sherwood Forest. Darcey loves animals and as there is a small animal section there ranging from chickens to porcupines as well as bugs and snails. Darcey held a giant snail, and a millipede but she drew the line at a cockroach, who was very friendly but then for a couple of minutes went on his own adventure and the keepers couldnt find him. Everyone had to stay still or there could have been a nasty crunch underfoot. Fortunately he hadnt got as far as the floor and was found on the keepers leg. Because her trousers were dark we couldnt see him. There were a number of rides for Darcey to enjoy as well as a falconry display. Darcey also got to hold a Kookaburra which was the cutest bird and very cheeky. There was also entertainment via the Death wheel. A very tiring but lovely day out.

cup991694_905 by Janice McFarlane

cup991935_905 by Janice McFarlane

Rocks and Shells by Sue Way

Last weekend we had our granddaughters to stay the night. We all got up early on Saturday morning and took Billy for a run on the beach. The girls collected lots of rock and shells. When we got home they washed them, then spent the whole day painting & varnishing them. I still have a bucket full, as I think Jessica wanted to collect every shell on the beach lol I told her we can always walk back down there for some more, but she had to bring them home. Oh well, it certainly kept them busy. This week I have been added lots of cute Christmas designs. Thanks for looking x Sue x http://www.craftsuprint.com/sue-way/?r=968387

cup992166_38 by Sue Way

cup991957_38 by Sue Way

Our trip to England by Sandie Burchell

We recently spent 3 and a half weeks visiting our gorgeous Grandson, Bryn, in England. He is such a sweetheart and always laughing! He turned one year old whilst we were there and started walking a couple of weeks before we arrived. By the end of our visit he was running around and keeping his Mummy well and truly on her toes! We are missing him terribly since we got back to the USA but we thank goodness that we are able to keep in contact with him via Facetime! We are counting the days until we can visit him again!

This week I have unloaded several Christmas Fireplace Mini Kits. They are all on Special Offer this week and you can see them all by scrolling down to related products on each design on the website. Thank you for looking! x

cup992064_425 by Sandie Burchell

cup991758_425 by Sandie Burchell

When ... by Carol Clarke

.. it rains .... it really rains!! We were all set for a lovely day out with our youngest grandchildren and headed to a lovely reservoir. Wed got our picnics packed and were all set for a nice day. The phrase when man plans god laughs was never more true than on that day! Were were half way around the reservoir, and of course the furthest from my car and/or shelter, when the heavens opened and the rain it did rain! At one point it was bouncing off the path! But .... once youre wet - youre wet and cant get wetter - sooo we jumped and splashed in the puddles till we returned to my car! Luckily Id got dry towels and blankets so the kids were warm and snug in the back! lol Below are 2 of my pretty floral easel cards ... Watch out for more ... Coming Soon! lol

cup987894_359 by Carol Clarke

cup987895_359 by Carol Clarke

First Day at School by Mary MacBean

This week my older great-granddaughter, Niamh started primary school and her little sister, Amelia started pre-school nursery. It seems like no time since they were babies and now theyve both started their journey into the big wide world. The house is very quiet without them, but now Im hoping to have time for some of my retirement plans which have been on hold for the last 5 years. Designing cards in daytime hours? What luxury.

cup991193_1648 by Mary MacBean

cup990598_1648 by Mary MacBean

Frog trail by Carol Dunne

Giant frogs have appeared all over the centre of Stockport (UK) where I live. Each frog has been sponsored by Local businesses. Children (and adults ) can follow the trail around Stockport to find the frogs. These two frogs in the photograph have been painted by some of my friends from my local art group.

cup992105_173 by Carol Dunne

cup992115_173 by Carol Dunne

Lightning Strikes! by Tina Fitch

Well I visited RAF Marham this week to see the new F35 Lightnings at their home base. I had to see them fly out of their home base, as I do with every new aircraft based around Suffolk and Norfolk.They are very strange looking jets I have to say, They remind me of flying beetles haahahha, Although I know beetles couldnt save us if war broke out.The sun shone on them which made them looked very much as if they were coated in satin ... Yes I know I am a mad women...I cant help it. However they are very slick and do a very important job by keeping us safe along with every other aricraft we have in our Royal Airforce.My sales starts on 28th August so dont forget to empty your wish lists, Christmas is coming and I know alot of you have Christmas designs in your wish lists.. https://www.craftsuprint.com/tina-fitch/

cup810951_596 by Tina Fitch

cup693876_596 by Tina Fitch