All quiet on the Western front!

I'm currently working with a designer on a 'brand' for Made by Cara, and all should be revealed in the fullness of time.  

In terms of stock, well a few more children's aprons should reach the store next week, as will some Summer inspired bunting - thats if the rain ceases long enough to take some good shots!  The passport covers I started a while back, will no doubt be finished by the end of summer - just as everyone is finishing holidays rather than starting them, and the lavender sachets will probably appear at the same time!

In other news I've had a big old tidy up of my crafting area - and it looks so much better, I think my husband was a little disturbed by the quantity of fabric I have - I'm guessing now is not the time to tell him more is on order?

My step brother is now out of hospital, and annoying the nurses at the cottage hospital where he has his physio, which is good for us, but not for them!  Just as Matthew was out of hospital, my best friend went in suffering with pre-eclampsia, and my mum had a fall at work.  I'm not sure about you, but I think I'll be pleased when next year is here!!

However, Monday is my 10th wedding anniversary - and we're off for a day out, we were planning a picnic, but the weather is atrocious, so we're going to a local pub for lunch, its one we haven't been to before, so we don't know what to expect, and it'll either be great and we'll love it or it'll become a moment to laugh and reminisce over in years to come.

So in honour of my wedding anniversary, any purchases made between now and 24th July qualify for 10% reduction - woo hoo !!!   You can either pay in full, and I'll refund the 10% off the item price, or purchase and wait for a revised invoice.

Cara x

And the winner is...

Thank you for your wonderful comment - now all I need to know is which one you'd like!

Peg Bags

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Giveaway

Wow - when I first made the post, I was hoping I'd get at least 2 comments, so I could at least have to 'pick' one out of a bowl (or egg cup!).  I ended up getting 20 very nice comments that have really lifted my heart over the last few days.

Matthew had a set back last night - blood was found in his lung, so its still a long weary road, and one that I'm sure to post about many many times.

On the picking of the name front I used the names in a bowl trick - the egg cup was just too small!!! 

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and particularly to those who took the time to make a comment.

100th post giveaway

Little did I know on 1st October 2007 whether I would continue posting past a week - let alone 100 posts, but here I am.  Whether you are fresh to me or a 'long time' lurker - you've given me something to blog for.  A reason to keep going when things haven't always been that easy.  You've seen me through my first craft fair, my first sale,  Christmas, Birthday's and Valentines, Attachment Disorder and the accident my step brother was involved in - and on that front, I'm pleased to say that Matthew shows serious signs of improvement.  

Which is why I finally feel that I can do this post and say THANK YOU for joining me on my blogging journey, and to invite you to participate in my 100th post giveaway.

All you'll need to do is comment on this post - nothing more, nothing less, and the prize?  Its a new line I'm adding to my store:  Washing Line Peg Bags

Good luck and I'll draw the name out of the hat on Friday 13th June (least it'll be lucky for someone!) at 8pm GMT

Cara x