Okay here goes.

I am Tina age 47, married to Aidan (who works for IBM) and have one son, Chris aged 23 who works in the city and earns far too much money for someone of his age :\

We live in Hornchurch which is a London borough but has never lost it's Essex title when it was changed over.

We are owned by the most gorgeous, intelligent and sweet Border Terrier called Snoop, who is my baby.

I have crafted in one way or another for years, starting when I was at school and getting top marks in my "O" levels for art. I have dabbled in painting since, mainly in oils but now acrylics. I did a lot of needlework and started with cardmaking about 10 years or so ago, when I got hooked.

I am a registered nurse and run a support group for people with an autoimmune disease, called Vasculitis (my husband has it), which we started some years back now and has now become a registered charity. We provide information, support and regular meetings for patients and their families. I also liason with the consultants, do talks & write the newsletter, plus for the past two years, run a successful on line support group.

I have had the pleasure of helping Joanna with her samples for a while, therefore being able to play with all the new stuff :D and recently becoming the new newsletter editor.

Life is full and busy but good :D

Tina x