Sunday, 16 November 2014

Stampin Up Hostess Party

As some of you may know I love crafting.  I enjoy a variety of crafting activities.  Here are to name a few - Sewing, Knitting, Scrapbooking, Taking photos, Baking. 

I just love seeing things evolve from pretty to "WOW thats stunning!!"

I had known about Stampin Up products from one of my scrapbooking divas.  I found a woman who does a class using this products and I went along and discovered I liked the products that were used.  I decided that to fund my hobby I could think about becoming a demonstrator.  So I had a party where I was the hostess and Victoria came along to demonstrate.  I also had a go demonstrating too!

I have decided that I will be doing a class once or twice a month which will encourage me to stay creative and make things that others can enjoy.  People think 'Oh I cannot do that - I do not have a creative bone in my body' - well the truth is... you do NOT need one!!

If you are interested in coming along to my classes, please let me know.

Here is what we got up to!

Caroline and I waiting to get started!


Some of the cards that I have made on display.  This is only a few - as I have made quite a lot!


Some of Victoria's Cards


Everyone worked really hard and produced some beautiful cards and tags.  It was a great evening.  We are all looking forward to the next one!!





 This is what we made on the night.  Gorgeous isn't it?

If you are interested in having a party at your house or coming along to my little classes - do let me know.  Also if you have any questions please feel free to ask.  Take care, speak soon. F x

Basic British Sign Language

BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE - The Alphabet. 

As you know I speak.  This is thanks to my amazing parents and the speech therapist I had as a youngster.  I did not start talking properly till I was about 7 or 8 years old.  Even to this day I need some help with my speech as I cannot hear my own voice.  Yes, even with my implant.  That is just the way I am .  There are times when I am so nervous that I talk so quietly that people have to lean in to hear me.  There are also times when I am a little excited or animated that I get louder and louder without realising and I have to be told to quieten down!!! He he he ...

I use spoken English with the aid of British Sign language.  British Sign Language is a language in its own right.  

British Sign Language is the standard form of communication for the Deaf community in the United Kingdom. It’s as rich and complex a language as any other, and just like with any other language you need at least the basics to get by.

Take a look at a few of the most useful signs.

This is the alphabet.   The alphabet is probably one of the most important tools you will use when using sign language.  If you are right handed then I call this the dominant hand which does all the pointing etc.  Your left hand is the platform for the alphabet.  You need to do the opposite if you are left handed.  



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 Here is a clip of me demonstrating the alphabet .... 



Now test yourself.  Can you finger spell your name?  As you get better at doing this, you need to mouth your name as you are spelling it out.  Or spell it first (do not mouth the letters - this is irritating) and then mouth your name after you have spelt it.  
Now open a book or a dictionary - and spell some random words.  You will get better with more practice! 

If you have any questions - please ask.  

Take care, speak soon. x