Weekly Vlog - Jan 2025 - WK#3

[@daggy1778]

good Morning dear Mike.........thanks for another great vlog...........Blessings and Greetings ,also to Ian,and a big hug for the boys...................Daggy,Kiel,Germany☘☘☘

[@christoomey5877]

Can't wait tol the new papers are our the monotone look fab. I'll be seeing you. Great that you got to enjoy, a day off. You deserve it. I love Art Journalling n Somerset Studio mags. Hope you have a fab Anniversary. Thise biscuits are a fab gift idea. 💜🧚‍♀️😘@ Dark Fairy

[@alysonhovanec6314]

I’m not sure what made me drool more, the cookies, or the neat paper that the tins were wrapped in. 😂 I would love some of that stuff. It will make for some cool grungy texture in a mixed media piece.

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

What yummy sounding biscuits! I’m starting to get some dairy issues as well. I totally understand, luckily, I drank my coffee black. But even a little bit makes a difference. Sometimes I take a Lactaid before having dairy. What an awesome new paper pad. 🤩 You always come up with the best products. Hugs to the boys! Love and light ❤️🤗

[@tonihall7810]

Mmmm cherry and almond …yes please. Lovely to see you all , enjoy your biscuits . Tfs

[@robinsutton4952]

Stampington Publications is just down the road from me (about 10 miles). I subscribe to Art Journaling and Somerset Studio. I rarely lend them out, when I do there’s rules. No licking fingers to turn pages or bending the spine. Loving the black and white papers. Beautiful tins and yummy “cookies”. Thank goodness the fires are getting under control (we’re about 70miles south from them). But every time our alarm goes off here in our canyon we cringe. Yes, we have our Ready, Set, Go bags prepared. Hugs to all and Happy Anniversary.

[@amandaspence1971]

Lovely visit as always! Glad to see you are all well and happy. Happy Anniversary! Hugs to all!

[@scrapbagstudios]

Happy Anniversary!! Those tins are to die for. Thanks for sharing. xoxo

[@Helen_kittycat_crafts]

happy anniversary :) ow wow the biscuits are worth it for the tins alone! poor mr nippy haha he wanted his own box xx

[@louiseadams5437]

Always enjoy yr chats you and Ian the tins are awesome great wrapping paper it will be great mix media Yr papers look fantastic have a great week both of you 🩵

[@rochestermanagementservice6082]

Happy Anniversary, you two! From Cheryl in AZ

[@Margaritabelle]

Loving the Fortnum's box, personally I would be photocopying the lid to use in my mixed media pieces. I also use that packaging.

[@lynnprice5363]

I indulge at Fortnums now and again, last thing I bought was a carousel biscuit tin for my mum that played music, those biscuits sound delicious. Loving the look of the black and white pads x

[@skoop0808]

I love it when I catch one of your videos! I find soy milk in coffee is the most like cow’s milk. It is almost the same creaminess as cow’s milk

[@Craftypumpkin1]

Lovely blog Mike, I love to see the pups happy on their walks, Thanks for sharing ❤

[@MikeDeakinArt]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@crosezrose]

Hi Mike, Ian and the pups!! Happy Anniversary to you both!! Time sure flies! What a lovely gift to receive, enjoy the goodies! Mike, do y'all have Lactaid in the UK?? I have to use that with dairy products or it's a bad scene! Look into it for yourself. Love watching the pups enjoy a nice walk. I love Stampington! I sub to Somerset Studio's and previously to Art Journal. I save all the books to go back on and create! Enjoy and see y'all next week!!

[@Cheshirecat1956]

I love those tins. I wish someone would steal our snow. We got a foot and a half and it is frozen solid. Maybe it will thaw by July.

[@nicolinavincelli9369]

Mike, I love the black and white pad. Does it come in Digital form? I live In Canada and with the postal strike, mail has been so slow. I love cold pizza but not cold coffee. Love your scarf Mike, the colors are fabulous. Love the tins too. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your day.

[@MikeDeakinArt]

Hi Nicolina, the new pads will be available in digital form, and I'm hoping to have signed a contract with a rep very soon, so hopefully I'll be able to open up selling physical products to Europe again soon.

[@rosyposy6164]

Lovely to see both you and Ian on this week's vlog (and the boys, of course!). Those biscuit tins look gorgeous and I expect the contents will taste just as good as they look. If you are looking for a dairy alternative to use in coffee, I've found that the Califia Farms Barista oat milk is the best. You need to shake it up really well before pouring but it's lovely and creamy and even though I'm not lactose intolerant nor vegan (my late husband was), I prefer oat milk to dairy in coffee. I haven't found any non-dairy alternative for using in tea.

[@MikeDeakinArt]

Thanks I'll give it a try. Mx

[@mickcrisp2854]

I started worrying that I haven't sent in my tax return. Just checked with HMRC and of course I had! Went in on 23rd May 2024. My self employment was ready on 6th April, I spent the rest of the time waiting for P60s from the pension companies. My advice is, half an hour a month at the end of each month saves 2 days at this time of year. Simples!

[@angelikameurer2005]

Hello Mike, have you got a clou how we in Europe can get hold on to your products. It used to be easy to order your lovely products, I have got quite a lot of them.... but since brexit everything has become so much more costly ....... and now impossible.... such a pitty 😔

[@MikeDeakinArt]

Hi Angelika - I'm hoping to have signed a contract with a rep very soon, so hopefully I'll be able to open up selling to Europe again soon.