I can hardly believe it is August 2013 and I haven't posted since the beginning of the year. So much seems to have happened in that time including my retirement from the NHS at the end of May. I have had quite a few holiday breaks which I have really enjoyed, especially staying in St Ives with my sister in the middle of May. See photos.
The first photo was taken whilst walking along the coastal path from Carbis Bay, where we stayed, to St Ives.
The second photo was taken on the beach at St Ives itself.
Myself and OH also enjoyed a holiday in Eastbourne at the end of June. Another photo below.
This was the view from the hotel bedroom window
Shortly after returning from St Ives I retired from my work as a Medical Secretary after 31 years service. After a couple of weeks or so I found myself really enjoying my free time to spend on my hobbies including card making, gardening and meeting friends etc. Can't beat it!
Below are a few cards I have made recently:
White card blank, Tilly Daydream backing paper, free gingham paper, die cut Tilly Daydream topper, added punched butterflies, sentiment and ribbon.
Hunkydory topper mounted on to 7 x 5 embossed card blank, used frame which was waste from Spellbinders Resplendent Rectangles die cut, added sentiment, peel off silver border and candi.
White square pearlised card blank, square blue cardstock, with mounted embossed background made with 3D M-Bossabilities folder. I used the de-bossed side and inked it with a brayer using blue ink. Added flower with brad and gem, stamped sentiment and candi.
A I said at the beginning I can't believe how quickly the time passes, especially since I finished working. I certainly fill my days and enjoy every moment.
Hi Sandra, welcome back. Lovely photographs and cards :o)
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your cards are lovely and your holidays snaps look fab too! I haven't been away this year but hoping to sneak in a trip to London before xmas!
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Lovely cards, really like the blue one with the flower.
ReplyDeletefab photos makes me want a holiday..
ReplyDeletelovely cards. sue xx
Gorgeous photos, congratulations on your retirement. I love your cards...so pretty.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos....and love the pretty cards...Great thing Retirement...enjoy...the time goes sooo quickly.....how i found the time to work and play....just dont know!...Joolsx
ReplyDeletewow super photos and love the cards ... have a great weekend ... happy crafting and love sandy xx
ReplyDeletegreat photos and lovely cards x
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are enjoying your retirement. Great photos and lovely cards, especially like the navy and white one
ReplyDeletehi Sandra, fab photos, I love St Ives too. 3 beautiful c ards, happy crafting and blogging, Fi x
ReplyDeleteThree gorgeous cards there, you've been spending your time well since retiring! I bet you wonder how you ever found time to go to work lol! Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos of Cornwall. We lived on e north coast for ten years and its very beautiful. Glad you got some good weather for your holiday. Maddy x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, I especially love the blue embossed one.
ReplyDeleteAnne x
Three beautiful cards Sandra and great holiday snaps, so nice to see blue skies in British snaps isn't it, wish August would cheer up though. Enjoy your retirement and crafting.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend. hugs Teresa xx
Sandra three beautiful cards love all of them. Glad you are enjoying your retirement and so many wonderful places to visit now you have finished work. Love Alison xx
ReplyDeleteThree lovely cards, congratulations on your retirement sounds like you really are making the most of it by visiting lots of wonderful places.Thanks for sharing your cards and pics with us
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Gosh, what a lovely trio of cards, all so different. Your retirement sounds idyllic, glad you are enjoying it so much. Hope you have had a great weekend, happy hopping!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful set of cards. I think my favourite is the third one. It is so elegant and stylish.
ReplyDeleteHeike xx
You have been very busy.....love St Ives......love the cards......Sharon x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and fabulous photos - enjoy your retirement
ReplyDeleteLinda x
Beautiful cards love them all and great photos -sounds like you are enjoying your retirement
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