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I will say that work is definitely getting in the way of my crafting at the moment. I have a pile of projects that still need finishing from the retreat and I'm not finding the time to do them. I finished this project taught by Jolan. Jolan is on the Bo Bunny and ZVA design team and creates some of the prettiest designs. This was the first class we had and the only one I managed to finish at the retreat. This time I only took one extra page with me to work on in our down time, I knew that there would be plenty from the workshops to work on. 

its ll the details that make these projects such a joy to make.
Yesterday I went to Lilli of the Valley for a beginners workshop to learn how to use my Promarkers properly. I've used them for a while now but never learnt properly how to use them. I had a lovely day with my friends Caroline, Lesley and Theresa. Since I got back from the class I've been getting my normal housework duties out of the way so I can practise.I've never seen the Lilli of the Valley stamps Before but now I have, they are adorable. I couldn't resist and bought three to play with. 
Thank goodness its a Bank Holiday weekend, as soon as this housework is out of the way and the jungle of a garden has been beaten back into some sort of order, I will be playing in my craft room.
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