Been away - did you notice?

 On my annual Claxby summer retreat with my Craft Sisters - we decided we would do a proper afternoon tea on Sunday so I made fresh scones - here is mine with clotted ream and strawberries!

 Of course we had patriotic accessories

 We were thrilled the Viking Centre also had a full tea service!

 With just 7 of us this time it was less folks but definately not any quieter!

 I made cupcakes

 and baked fresh scones - this were still hot from the oven

 Joanne made yummy cupcakes with chocolate - can you see my new cake stand?

 and what tea party is complete without English strawberries

 and bone china cups!

 I had some altering projects on the go - some went well - like this preserves gift cupboard Mum found in a Charity shop - I can see my alcohol inks in here! notice the paperchains?

My view across the table and spot my gone wrong altering project!  I took this in a break from scraping off 

the gesso and tissue I had put on!

So to recover from the stress I showed them how to play with the distress pens and my Hobby Art stamps by making everyone an atc.

I'm an untidy crafter and I think the girls had told my desk partner how much as she immediately gave me the house rules (or table rules) for sitting next to her.  I did refrain from spreading across her side but spread the other way instead onto Georginas table.  Still My Georgy will forgive me any-fing.

I feel so relaxed after all that de-stress its amazing what a retreat can do for the soul.

Hope you had a great weekend too x

Thanks for stopping by

Janet