Hello!
This Monday (the 3rd of October) is Labour day for many Australians in Australians Capital Territory, New South Wales and South Australia. Because of the difference in spelling to the American Labor Day, I am pleased to let you know that we have adapted our Labour day e card so that it can be used by Australians, Canadians and New Zealanders to help them celebrate!
To view the e card, take a look at the Labour day e-card catergory on the Katies Cards website and you will find cards with both versions of the spelling.
Also, don't forget that today is the last day of the Katies Cards competition! Its your last chance to enter to be in with a chance of winning a £15 Amazon voucher so don't delay - enter now! For instructions, please visit: http://ecards.katiescards.com/6237705747/enter-the-katies-cards-competition-to-be-in-with-a-chance-of-winning-a-15-amazon-voucher.html
I will announce the winner on Monday! Good luck, and have a lovely weekend!
Katie x
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
A great website for inspiration!
Hi all!
I like to spend some of my spare time browsing the internet and looking for new ideas and inspiration for e cards.
I came across this really interesting website that you might like called Daily Design Discovery.
They add a different product, picture, or something of interest every day and recently it has featured an interesting article about an autistic cartoonist in the New York Times, Eames wire-base tables, some sculpture, prints and paintings along with other objects such as the restored vintage typewritters by Kasbah Mod and the Vintage Beacon II/Whitehouse Camera.
Take a look, its a refreshing website and one that you will see something different!
Katie x
P.s. Don't forget that the Katies Cards competition will close on tomorrow. Don't miss out on your chance to be in with a chance of winning a £15 Amazon! For clear instructions on how to enter, please visit: http://ecards.katiescards.com/6237705747/enter-the-katies-cards-competition-to-be-in-with-a-chance-of-winning-a-15-amazon-voucher.html.
I like to spend some of my spare time browsing the internet and looking for new ideas and inspiration for e cards.
I came across this really interesting website that you might like called Daily Design Discovery.
They add a different product, picture, or something of interest every day and recently it has featured an interesting article about an autistic cartoonist in the New York Times, Eames wire-base tables, some sculpture, prints and paintings along with other objects such as the restored vintage typewritters by Kasbah Mod and the Vintage Beacon II/Whitehouse Camera.
Take a look, its a refreshing website and one that you will see something different!
Katie x
P.s. Don't forget that the Katies Cards competition will close on tomorrow. Don't miss out on your chance to be in with a chance of winning a £15 Amazon! For clear instructions on how to enter, please visit: http://ecards.katiescards.com/6237705747/enter-the-katies-cards-competition-to-be-in-with-a-chance-of-winning-a-15-amazon-voucher.html.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Mmmmmm a lovely Nigella salmon and noodle recipe!
Hi all,
Nick's birthday was a couple of weeks ago now, but I decided to make this lovely Nigella dish for him and it was really delicious so I had to share it with you!
The dish was very aromatic and spicy and had marinated and fried salmon fillets and singapore noodles with vegetables. It had a lot of ingredients but actually didn't take that long to do once I got the preparation of chopping etc done.
You can find the ingredients and method on Nigella's lovely website here. If you don't like samlon I would still encourage you to try it, but you could subsitute the salmon for chicken. I do love Nigella recipes - are you a fan of hers too? Have you got any Nigella or your own favourite recipes that you want to share?
Katie x
P.s. Don't forget that the Katies Cards competition will close on friday. Don't miss out on your chance to be in with a chance of winning a £15 Amazon! For clear instructions on how to enter, please visit: http://ecards.katiescards.com/6237705747/enter-the-katies-cards-competition-to-be-in-with-a-chance-of-winning-a-15-amazon-voucher.html. If you win, you could buy one of Nigella's cook books for yourself!
Nick's birthday was a couple of weeks ago now, but I decided to make this lovely Nigella dish for him and it was really delicious so I had to share it with you!
The dish was very aromatic and spicy and had marinated and fried salmon fillets and singapore noodles with vegetables. It had a lot of ingredients but actually didn't take that long to do once I got the preparation of chopping etc done.
You can find the ingredients and method on Nigella's lovely website here. If you don't like samlon I would still encourage you to try it, but you could subsitute the salmon for chicken. I do love Nigella recipes - are you a fan of hers too? Have you got any Nigella or your own favourite recipes that you want to share?
Katie x
P.s. Don't forget that the Katies Cards competition will close on friday. Don't miss out on your chance to be in with a chance of winning a £15 Amazon! For clear instructions on how to enter, please visit: http://ecards.katiescards.com/6237705747/enter-the-katies-cards-competition-to-be-in-with-a-chance-of-winning-a-15-amazon-voucher.html. If you win, you could buy one of Nigella's cook books for yourself!
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
The Katies Cards competition ends on Friday!
I really want to make sure you all know about the competition we are running and encourage you to enter! You could win a £15 Amazon voucher or if you are a runner-up, you will win a free 1 year Katies Cards membership!
The closing date is the 30th of September 2011- THIS FRIDAY, and to enter all you have to do is:
-Browse through our collection of Christmas e-cards and pick your favourite one
-Visit http://www.facebook.com/Katies.ecards (this is the official Katies Cards Facebook fan page) or click on this Facebook button
-(On the Katies Cards Facebook page, find the 'Like' button - located at the top right of the page) Click the 'Like' button. It looks like this
-Add your comment in the box that says 'Write something'. It looks like this:
And thats it. All done and then you just have to wait until the 30th of September when we will announce the winner of the competition and the runners up!
Hope this helps. I am not meaning to patronise anyone with these instructions - I just know that some people are not completely familliar with Facebook and this will help them.
Katie x
The closing date is the 30th of September 2011- THIS FRIDAY, and to enter all you have to do is:
-Browse through our collection of Christmas e-cards and pick your favourite one
-Visit http://www.facebook.com/Katies.ecards (this is the official Katies Cards Facebook fan page) or click on this Facebook button
-(On the Katies Cards Facebook page, find the 'Like' button - located at the top right of the page) Click the 'Like' button. It looks like this
-Add your comment in the box that says 'Write something'. It looks like this:
And thats it. All done and then you just have to wait until the 30th of September when we will announce the winner of the competition and the runners up!
Hope this helps. I am not meaning to patronise anyone with these instructions - I just know that some people are not completely familliar with Facebook and this will help them.
Katie x
Monday, September 26, 2011
Autumn fun and don't forget the competition!
Hello,
Don't you just love autumn? I do, everyone is back at work/school /university after summer holidays feeling rested and ready to take on challenges of year ahead. Halloween is coming up followed swiftly by Fireworks night!
At the moment in Briton, leaves on the trees are turning into beautiful orangey, red and pink and they are lovely to look at. There is nothing more satisfying than walking though lots of leaves and this season really brings out the child in me and brings back memories of building dens, the excitement of playing outside in the dark, halloween, bonfire night and the anticipation that Christmas is coming! Its a magical time of year!
Katie x
P.s. don't forget that Friday is the last day of the Katies Cards competition! Its your last chance to enter to be in with a chance of winning a £15 Amazon voucher so don't delay - enter now! For instructions, please visit: http://ecards.katiescards.com/6237705747/enter-the-katies-cards-competition-to-be-in-with-a-chance-of-winning-a-15-amazon-voucher.html
Don't you just love autumn? I do, everyone is back at work/school /university after summer holidays feeling rested and ready to take on challenges of year ahead. Halloween is coming up followed swiftly by Fireworks night!
At the moment in Briton, leaves on the trees are turning into beautiful orangey, red and pink and they are lovely to look at. There is nothing more satisfying than walking though lots of leaves and this season really brings out the child in me and brings back memories of building dens, the excitement of playing outside in the dark, halloween, bonfire night and the anticipation that Christmas is coming! Its a magical time of year!
Katie x
P.s. don't forget that Friday is the last day of the Katies Cards competition! Its your last chance to enter to be in with a chance of winning a £15 Amazon voucher so don't delay - enter now! For instructions, please visit: http://ecards.katiescards.com/6237705747/enter-the-katies-cards-competition-to-be-in-with-a-chance-of-winning-a-15-amazon-voucher.html
Friday, September 23, 2011
Racheal's Greek holiday and don't forget to enter the competition!
Hello all!
Racheal is going on holiday for a well deserved break to a Greek island on Sunday for a week. Her 3 months here have been very busy but she has done lots to push forward our e cards, including helping me to make sure I write this blog daily and write interesting things in it!
I have to say I'm rather jealous of her! I could do with a week on a Greek island sunning myself but with Molly and Joe still at school, we can only have a holiday during the school breaks.
Whilst she is away I will be getting on with some new e card designs, looking after the competion and answering e card queries.
I know I have gone on and on about it, but the competition closing date is not until next Friday so please enter. Apart from the fantastic £15 Amazon prize, it is also a chance for you to tell me your opinions and have some input into the new cards that are made.
Once again, all you have to do to enter is to choose your favourite Christmas ecard from our collection and then tell us why you like it on the Katies Cards Facebook page. For clearer instructions please take a look here.
Have a nice weekend!
Katie x
Racheal is going on holiday for a well deserved break to a Greek island on Sunday for a week. Her 3 months here have been very busy but she has done lots to push forward our e cards, including helping me to make sure I write this blog daily and write interesting things in it!
I have to say I'm rather jealous of her! I could do with a week on a Greek island sunning myself but with Molly and Joe still at school, we can only have a holiday during the school breaks.
Whilst she is away I will be getting on with some new e card designs, looking after the competion and answering e card queries.
I know I have gone on and on about it, but the competition closing date is not until next Friday so please enter. Apart from the fantastic £15 Amazon prize, it is also a chance for you to tell me your opinions and have some input into the new cards that are made.
Once again, all you have to do to enter is to choose your favourite Christmas ecard from our collection and then tell us why you like it on the Katies Cards Facebook page. For clearer instructions please take a look here.
Have a nice weekend!
Katie x
Thursday, September 22, 2011
A glamourous exhibition
Hi all,
There is a very exciting photography exhibition on at the National Portrait Gallery called Glamour of the Gods - photographs hollywood stars from the 1920's, 30's, 40's and 50's such as Greta Garbo, Clark Gable, Rita Hayworth and Marlon Brando and are all shot in that classic 'hollywood' hugely glamourous way.
Its only on until the 23rd of October but I really want to see it. Have you been? If so what did you think?
Katie x
Katie Davies is an english artist who has been creating beautiful, fun and entertaining e cards for over 4 years. Choose from over 165 e-cards for every age, taste and occasion such as birthday e cards, Christmas e cards,Easter e cards, wedding day e cards, new baby e cards and many more.
There is a very exciting photography exhibition on at the National Portrait Gallery called Glamour of the Gods - photographs hollywood stars from the 1920's, 30's, 40's and 50's such as Greta Garbo, Clark Gable, Rita Hayworth and Marlon Brando and are all shot in that classic 'hollywood' hugely glamourous way.
Its only on until the 23rd of October but I really want to see it. Have you been? If so what did you think?
Katie x
Katie Davies is an english artist who has been creating beautiful, fun and entertaining e cards for over 4 years. Choose from over 165 e-cards for every age, taste and occasion such as birthday e cards, Christmas e cards,Easter e cards, wedding day e cards, new baby e cards and many more.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
A beautiful tree in Bushy park and a summer photograph
Hello there,
Summer has moved over to make space for autumn, old news I know, but it's a little sad for us here in Briton, who didn't get the summer we wanted and were drenched with rain for most of it!
I took this photo of a beautiful tree that I walk past every day on my walk with Plum that I want to share with you.
Do you know what type of tree it is? Please comment if you can work it out!
The picture was taken on a rare sunny summers day which is why the deer are taking refuge away froom the sun underneath it. I think this tree is beautiful, I love trees with red or dark leaves and couldn't resist taking a picture of it with my phone as I was walking past.
Katie x
P.s. Don't forget to enter the Katies Cards competition to be in with a chance of winning a £15 Amazon voucher! All you have to do is pick your favourite Christmas e-card from our collection and tell us why you like it on our facebook page here http://www.facebook.com/Katies.ecards but make sure you make your entry before the 30th of September!
For more clear instructions on how to enter the competition have a look at this old blog post - http://ecards.katiescards.com/6237275747/clearer-instructions-for-the-competition.html.
Summer has moved over to make space for autumn, old news I know, but it's a little sad for us here in Briton, who didn't get the summer we wanted and were drenched with rain for most of it!
I took this photo of a beautiful tree that I walk past every day on my walk with Plum that I want to share with you.
Do you know what type of tree it is? Please comment if you can work it out!
The picture was taken on a rare sunny summers day which is why the deer are taking refuge away froom the sun underneath it. I think this tree is beautiful, I love trees with red or dark leaves and couldn't resist taking a picture of it with my phone as I was walking past.
Katie x
P.s. Don't forget to enter the Katies Cards competition to be in with a chance of winning a £15 Amazon voucher! All you have to do is pick your favourite Christmas e-card from our collection and tell us why you like it on our facebook page here http://www.facebook.com/Katies.ecards but make sure you make your entry before the 30th of September!
For more clear instructions on how to enter the competition have a look at this old blog post - http://ecards.katiescards.com/6237275747/clearer-instructions-for-the-competition.html.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
This is just a quick one to remind you about the Katies Cards competition!
Don't forget to enter - you might win a £15 Amazon voucher!
Enter before the 30th of September by following the instructions:
-Pick your favourite Christmas e-cards
-Tell us why you like it on our facebook page here - http://www.facebook.com/Katies.ecards (this is the official Katies Cards Facebook fan page) or click on this Facebook button
-(On the Katies Cards Facebook page, find the 'Like' button - located at the top right of the page) Click the 'Like' button. It looks like this
-Write your comment in the box that says 'Write something'. It looks like this:
And thats it. All done and then you just have to wait until the 30th of September when we will announce the winner of the competition and the runners up!
Hope this helps. I am not meaning to patronise anyone with these instructions - I just know that some people are not completely familliar with Facebook and this will help them.
Katie x
Don't forget to enter - you might win a £15 Amazon voucher!
Enter before the 30th of September by following the instructions:
-Pick your favourite Christmas e-cards
-Tell us why you like it on our facebook page here - http://www.facebook.com/Katies.ecards (this is the official Katies Cards Facebook fan page) or click on this Facebook button
-(On the Katies Cards Facebook page, find the 'Like' button - located at the top right of the page) Click the 'Like' button. It looks like this
-Write your comment in the box that says 'Write something'. It looks like this:
And thats it. All done and then you just have to wait until the 30th of September when we will announce the winner of the competition and the runners up!
Hope this helps. I am not meaning to patronise anyone with these instructions - I just know that some people are not completely familliar with Facebook and this will help them.
Katie x
Monday, September 19, 2011
Its talk like a Pirate day today! (and don't forget to enter the competition!)
Avast!
Today is International Talk Like a Pirate Day!
It all began as a bit of fun between 2 friends in America on September 1995. Now the trend has spread and has captured imaginations and sense of fun of thousands across the globe! People celebrate this light-hearted day with pirate themed parties and other activities.
This is a great day for kids to dress-up and learn about Pirates and on the official website you an find loads of activities for both adults and kids - International Talk Like a Pirate.
Hope you all enjoy the day!
Don't forget to enter the competition for your chance to a £15 Amazon voucher! To enter, please pick your favourite Christmas e-card and tell us why you like it on our facebook page here -http://www.facebook.com/Katies.ecards.
For more clear instructions on how to enter the competition have a look at this old blog post - http://ecards.katiescards.com/6237275747/clearer-instructions-for-the-competition.html.
Katie x
Today is International Talk Like a Pirate Day!
It all began as a bit of fun between 2 friends in America on September 1995. Now the trend has spread and has captured imaginations and sense of fun of thousands across the globe! People celebrate this light-hearted day with pirate themed parties and other activities.
This is a great day for kids to dress-up and learn about Pirates and on the official website you an find loads of activities for both adults and kids - International Talk Like a Pirate.
Hope you all enjoy the day!
Don't forget to enter the competition for your chance to a £15 Amazon voucher! To enter, please pick your favourite Christmas e-card and tell us why you like it on our facebook page here -http://www.facebook.com/Katies.ecards.
For more clear instructions on how to enter the competition have a look at this old blog post - http://ecards.katiescards.com/6237275747/clearer-instructions-for-the-competition.html.
Katie x
Friday, September 16, 2011
Today is Stepfamily day in the US - and don't forget to enter our competition!
Hello,
Did you know that today is National Stepfamily day in the United States? This day was set up in 1997 by Christy Borgeld who wanted to celebrate and support stepfamillies of the US nation, to help them to support their children and become strong family structures.
I think this is a lovely way to recognise the importance of the effort that many step-parents put into making family-life work and a great day to say thank you if you are part of a blended family.
I love days like these, where some part of life that can usually go unnoticed is brought to peoples attention.
Its almost the weekend! I'm really looking forward to relaxing! The competition has been very successful so far, but it doesn't close until the 30th of September, so if you haven't already, do make sure that you enter it for your chance to win a £15 Amazon voucher!
To enter the competition please:
-Browse through our collection of Christmas e-cards and pick your favourite one
-Visit http://www.facebook.com/Katies.ecards (this is the official Katies Cards Facebook fan page) or click on this Facebook button
-(On the Katies Cards Facebook page, find the 'Like' button - located at the top right of the page) Click the 'Like' button. It looks like this
-Add your comment in the box that says 'Write something'. It looks like this:
And thats it. All done and then you just have to wait until the 30th of September when we will announce the winner of the competition and the runners up!
Let me know if you have any questions and have a nice weekend!
Katie x
Did you know that today is National Stepfamily day in the United States? This day was set up in 1997 by Christy Borgeld who wanted to celebrate and support stepfamillies of the US nation, to help them to support their children and become strong family structures.
I think this is a lovely way to recognise the importance of the effort that many step-parents put into making family-life work and a great day to say thank you if you are part of a blended family.
I love days like these, where some part of life that can usually go unnoticed is brought to peoples attention.
Its almost the weekend! I'm really looking forward to relaxing! The competition has been very successful so far, but it doesn't close until the 30th of September, so if you haven't already, do make sure that you enter it for your chance to win a £15 Amazon voucher!
To enter the competition please:
-Browse through our collection of Christmas e-cards and pick your favourite one
-Visit http://www.facebook.com/Katies.ecards (this is the official Katies Cards Facebook fan page) or click on this Facebook button
-(On the Katies Cards Facebook page, find the 'Like' button - located at the top right of the page) Click the 'Like' button. It looks like this
-Add your comment in the box that says 'Write something'. It looks like this:
And thats it. All done and then you just have to wait until the 30th of September when we will announce the winner of the competition and the runners up!
Let me know if you have any questions and have a nice weekend!
Katie x
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
More clear instructions on how to enter the Katies Cards competition
Hello there,
I have been inundated with emails from people giving me their feedback about which Christmas e-card they like the most and it made me realise that my instructions on how to enter the competition might not have been clear. It can't hurt to be extra clear - so here is an in-depth description of how you can enter and be in with a chance to win a £15 Amazon voucher:
-Browse through our collection of Christmas e-cards and pick your favourite one
-Visit http://www.facebook.com/Katies.ecards (this is the official Katies Cards Facebook fan page) or click on this Facebook button
-(On the Katies Cards Facebook page, find the 'Like' button - located at the top right of the page) Click the 'Like' button. It looks like this
-Add your comment in the box that says 'Write something'. It looks like this:
And thats it. All done and then you just have to wait until the 30th of September when we will announce the winner of the competition and the runners up!
Hope this helps. I am not meaning to patronise anyone with these instructions - I just know that some people are not completely familliar with Facebook and this will help them.
Katie x
I have been inundated with emails from people giving me their feedback about which Christmas e-card they like the most and it made me realise that my instructions on how to enter the competition might not have been clear. It can't hurt to be extra clear - so here is an in-depth description of how you can enter and be in with a chance to win a £15 Amazon voucher:
-Browse through our collection of Christmas e-cards and pick your favourite one
-Visit http://www.facebook.com/Katies.ecards (this is the official Katies Cards Facebook fan page) or click on this Facebook button
-(On the Katies Cards Facebook page, find the 'Like' button - located at the top right of the page) Click the 'Like' button. It looks like this
-Add your comment in the box that says 'Write something'. It looks like this:
And thats it. All done and then you just have to wait until the 30th of September when we will announce the winner of the competition and the runners up!
Hope this helps. I am not meaning to patronise anyone with these instructions - I just know that some people are not completely familliar with Facebook and this will help them.
Katie x
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Happy Roald Dahl day!
Hello all!
Its Roald Dahl day today. This was Roald Dahls birthday and since his death, it has been dedicated to him. He is one of the most inspiring and popular children's authors ever seen and today would have been his 95th birthday and is also the 50th anniversary of the book James and the Giant Peach. I for one would like to remember this brilliant man and his work on his birthday with a birthday e greeting and I have the perfect one; the birthday cake maker.
You can find out more about events and activities being held today along with other interesting information about Roald Dahl and his books here.
Its competition time until the 30th of September so don't miss out on your chance to win a £15 Amazon voucher!
How to enter
To enter the competition and be in with a chance of winning a £15 Amazon voucher, all you have to do is follow these simple instructions:
• Take a look at our range of Christmas ecards and pick your favourite one
• Become a Katie's Cards Facebook fan by clicking here
• Post a comment on our page, telling us which Christmas e card is your favourite and why
At the end of the month, we will randomly pick a winner who will receive a £15 Amazon voucher and we'll pick 3 others who will receive a free Katie's Cards subscription or a free year extension to their membership! You don't have to be a member to enter the competition so spread the word to your friends and family! The deadline is the 30th of September so enter now to make sure you're in with a chance of winning!
Good luck!
Katie x
Its Roald Dahl day today. This was Roald Dahls birthday and since his death, it has been dedicated to him. He is one of the most inspiring and popular children's authors ever seen and today would have been his 95th birthday and is also the 50th anniversary of the book James and the Giant Peach. I for one would like to remember this brilliant man and his work on his birthday with a birthday e greeting and I have the perfect one; the birthday cake maker.
You can find out more about events and activities being held today along with other interesting information about Roald Dahl and his books here.
Its competition time until the 30th of September so don't miss out on your chance to win a £15 Amazon voucher!
How to enter
To enter the competition and be in with a chance of winning a £15 Amazon voucher, all you have to do is follow these simple instructions:
• Take a look at our range of Christmas ecards and pick your favourite one
• Become a Katie's Cards Facebook fan by clicking here
• Post a comment on our page, telling us which Christmas e card is your favourite and why
At the end of the month, we will randomly pick a winner who will receive a £15 Amazon voucher and we'll pick 3 others who will receive a free Katie's Cards subscription or a free year extension to their membership! You don't have to be a member to enter the competition so spread the word to your friends and family! The deadline is the 30th of September so enter now to make sure you're in with a chance of winning!
Good luck!
Katie x
Monday, September 12, 2011
9/11 anniversary 10 year anniversary
Hello,
For many thousands of people across the globe, yesterday was an emotional day. Memorial services took place in New York, all over the US and in London they were all dignified and beautiful.
I can't believe 10 years have passed since that terrible day.
My heart goes out to all who has lost someone because of these terrible acts and I hope you have managed to find happiness and joy after such pain.
Katie x
Katie Davies is an english artist who has been creating beautiful, fun and entertaining e cards for over 4 years. Choose from over 165 e-cards for every age, taste and occasion such as birthday e cards, Christmas e cards, Easter e cards, wedding day e cards, new baby e cards and many more.
For many thousands of people across the globe, yesterday was an emotional day. Memorial services took place in New York, all over the US and in London they were all dignified and beautiful.
I can't believe 10 years have passed since that terrible day.
My heart goes out to all who has lost someone because of these terrible acts and I hope you have managed to find happiness and joy after such pain.
Katie x
Katie Davies is an english artist who has been creating beautiful, fun and entertaining e cards for over 4 years. Choose from over 165 e-cards for every age, taste and occasion such as birthday e cards, Christmas e cards, Easter e cards, wedding day e cards, new baby e cards and many more.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Katies Cards competition - win a £15 Amazon voucher!
Its competition time!
Your chance to win a £15 Amazon voucher!
It'll be Christmas before we know it and so to help us come up with new e card ideas and give you a special treat we would have a little competition...How to enter
To enter the competition and be in with a chance of winning a £15 Amazon voucher, all you have to do is follow these simple instructions:
- Take a look at our range of Christmas e cards and pick your favourite one (some example stills are below)
- Become a Katies Cards facebook fan by clicking here
- Post a comment on our page, telling us which Christmas e card is your favourite and why
- At the end of the month, we will randomly pick a winner who will receive a £15 Amazon voucher and we'll pick 3 others who will receive a free Katies Cards subscription each!
This competition will close on the 30th of September so make sure that you get going quickly to be in with a chance!
Katie x
Thursday, September 8, 2011
I heard some roaring in Bushy park...the deers are heading into rutting season
Hi all,
Today whilst taking Plum for her daily walk in Bushy park, I noticed that the deers are beginning to growl and I realised that they are getting ready to go into the rutting season.
The noise they make is very loud and scary! When Nick and I first heard them we thought there were lions in the park!
You can watch them if you are discreet though you do have to be extra careful because they can be aggressive towards people (and dogs) if you get too close. At the moment, the males are beginning to growl and and will begin sparring soon to find out who is the dominant male of the group and who has mating rights. Males also 'size each other up' by parallel walking, roaring at each other and clashing antlers all of which is a brilliant sight!
This is a very inspiring and exciting time of year and a time when I start to think about Christmas e card ideas. The deers reminded me of the Seasonal Stag Christmas e-card we have to send at Christmas time which really gets me in the mood to cosy up!
Katie x
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Today whilst taking Plum for her daily walk in Bushy park, I noticed that the deers are beginning to growl and I realised that they are getting ready to go into the rutting season.
The noise they make is very loud and scary! When Nick and I first heard them we thought there were lions in the park!
You can watch them if you are discreet though you do have to be extra careful because they can be aggressive towards people (and dogs) if you get too close. At the moment, the males are beginning to growl and and will begin sparring soon to find out who is the dominant male of the group and who has mating rights. Males also 'size each other up' by parallel walking, roaring at each other and clashing antlers all of which is a brilliant sight!
This is a very inspiring and exciting time of year and a time when I start to think about Christmas e card ideas. The deers reminded me of the Seasonal Stag Christmas e-card we have to send at Christmas time which really gets me in the mood to cosy up!
Katie x
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Wednesday, September 7, 2011
UK National Organic Month!
Hi there,
I am a bit late with this news, but (since you are an eco-friendly e-card fan) you might find it useful to know that September is National Organic month here in the UK. The month is one of celebrating organic growth and produce as well the benefits.
You can find more at - National Organic Month which has some great advice and guidance on how to live an organic, eco-friendly lifestyle.
I know its hard to be environmentally friendly and I struggle at times, but I think that as long as I am learning about my choices then I am able to make more good decisions which has its own very small affect on the environment which makes me feel happy.
Katie x
P.s. I have recently joined Facebook and would be delighted to become your friend. I am new to social media but will be using my Facebook profile to help keep you up-to-date with the Katies Cards news as well as posting interesting gift and lifestyle ideas and advice. Click here to visit my Facebook page and request friendship with me.
I am a bit late with this news, but (since you are an eco-friendly e-card fan) you might find it useful to know that September is National Organic month here in the UK. The month is one of celebrating organic growth and produce as well the benefits.
You can find more at - National Organic Month which has some great advice and guidance on how to live an organic, eco-friendly lifestyle.
I know its hard to be environmentally friendly and I struggle at times, but I think that as long as I am learning about my choices then I am able to make more good decisions which has its own very small affect on the environment which makes me feel happy.
Katie x
P.s. I have recently joined Facebook and would be delighted to become your friend. I am new to social media but will be using my Facebook profile to help keep you up-to-date with the Katies Cards news as well as posting interesting gift and lifestyle ideas and advice. Click here to visit my Facebook page and request friendship with me.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Lots of blackberries in the UK!
Hi all,
This years weather in the UK has been really unpredictable. We've had a warm spring as well as a really wet and cloudy summer and a lot of us have been moaning about the weather all summer! Mostly, the view has looked like this:
These conditions, although are miserable, do have a upside. The bad weather has brought with it a swell in blackberries and as well as making more berries this year, the fruit is plumper and juicer than usual! My plans set for this weekend - I am going blackberry picking and I am going to make some beautiful blackberry jam!
Here is a great recipe I have used a few times: Angela's 'flexible jam' recipe.
Hope you like it!
Katie x
P.s. I have recently joined Facebook and would be delighted to become your friend. I am new to social media but will be using my Facebook profile to help keep you up-to-date with the Katies Cards news as well as posting interesting gift and lifestyle ideas and advice. Click here to visit my Facebook page and request friendship with me.
This years weather in the UK has been really unpredictable. We've had a warm spring as well as a really wet and cloudy summer and a lot of us have been moaning about the weather all summer! Mostly, the view has looked like this:
These conditions, although are miserable, do have a upside. The bad weather has brought with it a swell in blackberries and as well as making more berries this year, the fruit is plumper and juicer than usual! My plans set for this weekend - I am going blackberry picking and I am going to make some beautiful blackberry jam!
Here is a great recipe I have used a few times: Angela's 'flexible jam' recipe.
Hope you like it!
Katie x
P.s. I have recently joined Facebook and would be delighted to become your friend. I am new to social media but will be using my Facebook profile to help keep you up-to-date with the Katies Cards news as well as posting interesting gift and lifestyle ideas and advice. Click here to visit my Facebook page and request friendship with me.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Happy Labor day!
Happy Labor Day!
I hope all of you're all having a great time celebrating with your friends and family and have remembered to send them all a Labor Day e-card.
I hope all of you're all having a great time celebrating with your friends and family and have remembered to send them all a Labor Day e-card.
Katie x
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Friday, September 2, 2011
Its Labor Day on Monday!
This is a quick reminder to all of you who celebrate Labor day to get your Labor Day e card scheduled for delivery so that you don't forget to send greetings to your loved ones.
I hope all that are celebrating this historic day enjoys themselves and wish you all a nice weekend.
We're celebrating our daughter Molly's 16 birthday this weekend - my how time has flown!
Don't forget to schedule your birthday e cards for any upcoming birthdays!
Katie x
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I hope all that are celebrating this historic day enjoys themselves and wish you all a nice weekend.
We're celebrating our daughter Molly's 16 birthday this weekend - my how time has flown!
Don't forget to schedule your birthday e cards for any upcoming birthdays!
Katie x
P.s. I have recently joined Facebook and would be delighted to become your friend. I am new to social media but will be using my Facebook profile to help keep you up-to-date with the Katies Cards news as well as posting interesting gift and lifestyle ideas and advice. Click here to visit my Facebook page and request friendship with me.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
A great website for recipe ideas
Hello,
Sometimes I get bored of cooking the same old recipes week in week out. I look in the fridge and need some inspiration on how to use the ingredients I have but don't want to sit and think about what I am going to cook for a long time, especially working hard on e-cards all day.
If I have a problem or need an idea I have a go at hunting around on the internet to see if I can find something to help and recently came across a great website that I have found very handy. Really Nice Recipes is an online collection of 'really nice recipes' that you can use, but the reason it is unique is because the recipes are catergorise by ingredient which is tremendously helpful, especially when you have some bits and bobs left over from your shop and you don't know what to do with them. You can select whatever it is you want to cook from the menu in the top left and then you will get a list of recipes for that ingredient!
This has been a real help for me - take a look and let me know what you think!
Katie x
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Sometimes I get bored of cooking the same old recipes week in week out. I look in the fridge and need some inspiration on how to use the ingredients I have but don't want to sit and think about what I am going to cook for a long time, especially working hard on e-cards all day.
If I have a problem or need an idea I have a go at hunting around on the internet to see if I can find something to help and recently came across a great website that I have found very handy. Really Nice Recipes is an online collection of 'really nice recipes' that you can use, but the reason it is unique is because the recipes are catergorise by ingredient which is tremendously helpful, especially when you have some bits and bobs left over from your shop and you don't know what to do with them. You can select whatever it is you want to cook from the menu in the top left and then you will get a list of recipes for that ingredient!
This has been a real help for me - take a look and let me know what you think!
Katie x
P.s. I have recently joined Facebook and would be delighted to become your friend. I am new to social media but will be using my Facebook profile to help keep you up-to-date with the Katies Cards news as well as posting interesting gift and lifestyle ideas and advice. Click here to visit my Facebook page and request friendship with me.
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