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2010-02-16T21:41:00.000Z

Update

2009-09-25T09:10:00.002+01:00

Hi all
Sorry I've not been around for a while, to be honest I have not even done any crafting! I'm much better and we had a fabulous holiday. Things are very busy at work, hence I don't get much time to play.
I hope everyone is well and still crafting, I will try and get round to visiting your wonderful blogs.
Sue. x

Having a break.....

2009-03-03T18:00:00.003Z

Hi all
You may have noticed my lack of crafting lately!! To be honest I'm pooped and my mojo has packed it's bags and gone away! I have been to the doctors today and he has diagnosed a 'stress' related stomach problem (very painful and not fun!) so I am therefore taking a blogging holiday for a while. I only have a few weeks before we jet off to Florida and I want to be well for that!! Mickey is expecting me....and I can't let him down!
I wish you all well and plan to be back ASAP, I will still try and visit all your wonderful blogs!
{{{hugs}}}}
Sue. x

Funky photo idea's:

2009-02-18T13:12:00.004Z

I found this link on Tracy's blog, check out this site,
just for fun!

Han's birthday candy...

2009-02-09T20:23:00.001Z

Han has some scrummy blog candy up for grabs. Check out her blog, she is a very talented lady!

Snowbear!

2009-02-06T21:22:00.002Z

Meet my Brother-in-Laws snow creation!
Isn't it great! hasn't he done well, considering he's
also suffering from Man-Flu!
Marks out of 10 ......11!!

Serif Digital Scrapbook Artist.

2009-01-30T16:39:00.005Z

Review: Serif Digital Scrapbook Artist

I have been using this software for a week or so now and I can highly recommend it. I have tried a couple of 'specialist' digital scrapping style softwares before and to be honest they have been typically digital, very basic and produce clumsy, outdated looking pages. This software is a real breath of fresh air, you can produce perfect pages, that to an untrained eye - would look identical to a traditional paper scrapped page.

The software itself is extremely well thought out and very easy to use, ideally for the beginner but challenging enough for the more experienced user. It comes complete with several pages packs and a bonus disc of even more themes (more are available), all very useful and cover a variety of occasions and they can be used as individual elements. There is also a daisytrail website, where you can share ideas) The best bit is: you can use ALL of your already downloaded digital items (just use them in the photo's tab). The software is a bargain at £29.99, but several craft mag's have a voucher for a further £5 off at the moment.

Tracy and Sally have already been affected by the bug, so beware it is infectious. Check them out because they have produced some great first LO's. You maybe wondering why my LO's are a strange size. Well that's because I have produced them to fit in my Digital Photo frame, that I got for Christmas, they look fab!

Have a great weekend. Any questions? please ask, if I can help I will!
Sue. x

Feeling down????

2009-01-30T08:43:00.003Z

Feeling a bit down, need a pick me up??
You need to read Dawny P 's latest blog entry, guaranteed to make you giggle!! This is one of the funniest blogs ever and always makes me smile. Check it out.

Have a great weekend all.
Sue. x

Heartbeat country....

2009-01-26T19:47:00.003Z

This was taken where HEARTBEAT is filmed, do you recognise the shop front?
Digitally scrapped with Serif ... again...sorry... I'm addicted

(As Tracy - Ella Bella will be very soon!xx)

Thanks for looking. Sue. x

"Wot R Ewe"

2009-01-19T21:14:00.004Z

Close encounters of the sheep kind!

Digitally scrapped with Serif Digital Scrapbook Artist.
I can highly recommend this software, even if you have never
tried Digital Scrapping before, it's soooo easy and great fun.

SK8

2009-01-17T15:43:00.003Z

My lovely hubby brought me a Digital Photo frame for Christmas,
so I thought I would produce a few Digi layouts for it.
I can't believe how easy it is with my new software!

Have a good weekend! Thanks for looking. x

Alfie - Digital Scrapbooking

2009-01-16T16:56:00.002Z

Playtime....with my new software
Serif 'Digital Scrapbook Artist'

Hope you like it?

{{{hugs to all}}}

New Year Wishes.....

2008-12-29T13:21:00.004Z

Just to wish everyone a very
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Sorry I've not been about much in the last few weeks,
crazy busy time of year!
Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and I promise
to get round and visit everyone's blog ASAP.

{{{{hugs}}}}}

Christmas Cards and Tonsils!

2008-12-05T10:03:00.004Z

Pretty in pink Christmas Cards:
Above: 5" white card
Paper: DCWV - Rose-tinted Christmas
Background: Cuttlebug - swiss dots
Stamp: Art Impressions inked with Marvy Le Plume pen (brown)
Glue pen and glamour dust
Wire: stash

This was my card for Cathy's daughter Ellie, who has been in hospital

having her tonsils removed. Get better for Christmas Ellie. x

Card and fabric heart: stash
Image: Magnolia Tilda
Sentiment: Cuddly Buddly

Have a great weekend everyone, happy Christmas shopping.

Mega hits blog candy...

2008-12-04T19:34:00.001Z

The very talented Claire has had 36,000 hits on her blog in just 1 year and to celebrate she is offering yummy blog candy.

Jo's "Blogoversary" Candy

2008-12-02T20:08:00.001Z

The very talented Jo is celebrating 1 year of blogging with some fab candy, check it out here!

Forever Friends Christmas

2008-11-26T13:09:00.004Z

Paper - 6x6" Forever Friends Christmas pack
Ribbon - Stash
Base card - Stash
Sentiment- Cuddly Buddly

Well .... I must admit, I have almost finished my Christmas shopping! and it' not even December, I was going to wrap it all up - but maybe that's a bit much in November??!!

I'm off work this week (yippee), so I'm taking the chance to make my Christmas cards! Although I had Sam's company yesterday, he had his fixed braces fitted.

Hope you are all well. x

Hugs for Pauline

2008-11-19T18:40:00.003Z

Pauline is a lovely lady, who has been having a fairly tough time
in the last few weeks. I wish her all the best for a speedy recovery
and hope this card will help her on her way.

Card: 5" white square
Paper: Forever Friends (Christmas pack)
Ribbon: stash
Image: Art Impressions stamps
Watercoloured with: Marvy Le Plume
Flowers: Prima
Brad: Making Memories
Letter Stamps: Doodlebug (love these!!)

Thanks for looking! Take care....

Welcome Baby Olivia

2008-11-14T12:38:00.002Z

Congratulations Mark and Bev on the safe arrival of baby Olivia!

Rose-tinted Christmas........

2008-11-09T09:38:00.004Z

Pink is my colour theme for Christmas this year, I know - me and pink -
it's always gonna happen!!

Card: 5" white
Papers: DCWV Rose-tinted Christmas
Stamp: Forever friends
Glitter: Stickles

Thanks for looking.

Happy 75th Kate

2008-11-03T21:20:00.002Z

This is the card I made for a close friend of our's - Kate, we went to her surprise birthday meal on Saturday, which was gorgeous! (ate far too much!)

Stamps: Art Impressions
Colours: Marvy Le Plume
Sentiment: printed from the computer
Ribbon: stash
Card A5 cream.

Thanks for looking.

My Day at Harlaxton Manor

2008-11-02T18:45:00.001Z

Colourful blog candy

2008-10-28T20:40:00.001Z

Elaine is offering some fabby '40th birthday' blog candy, any promarker addict should pay a visit!

My card for Daniel......

2008-10-28T16:42:00.005Z

My card for Daniel, this is the request from Claire (Daniels Mum)

"Daniel has Aspbergers Syndrome (which was diagnosed only 2 yrs ago). Aspergers is mild Autism where they are unable to socialise and interact socially, making everyday life quite difficult for them.Because of his condition he doesn't have birthday parties as he hasn't a great circle of friends so last year some were kind enough to send Daniel a birthday card. I saved them all and then wrapped up in a box for him to open and he absolutely loved it. I am asking if any of you would like to send Daniel a card." (check out Claire's blog for full details.)

Happy 11th birthday for the 7th November Daniel.

Window box...

2008-10-24T13:48:00.003+01:00

Something a little different. I saw these stamps being demonstrated on TV the other day, and just had to try them. They are from the Art Impressions Watercolour range.
I purchased them from Sir Stamp A Lot.

Card: 5" white Square
Stamps: Art Impressions clear Watercolour (project 1-3)
Colour: Whispers and Tom Bow pens
Paper: Papermania'Sweet Nothings'
Sentiment: Mini Messages
Gems: Papercellar

This is my first attempt with these stamps, I think there will be lots more to follow!!

Have a lovely weekend!

Forever Friends.....

2008-10-17T17:41:00.004+01:00

Card: 5" Square - white
Stamp: do crafts (Forever Friends)
Papers: Parcels - do crafts (Forever Friends) 'Party Time'
and Papermania 'Sweet Nothings'
Sentiment - Cuddly Buddly
Flowers: Prima
Brad: Making Memories.
Coloured with Pro Markers.
Doodles: Whispers Pens

Oooooo, I just love these new stamps and papers, soooo Cute!!!
I also stamped the envelope for added interest.

Have a great weekend everyone!!!

Magnolia Fall stamps.

2008-10-12T20:14:00.003+01:00

Has anyone had any experience with this company, when deliveries don't arrive?? I ordered the Fall set ages ago, my credit card has been charged, but the stamps have never arrived. I have emailed them twice and received no responce?? Any suggestions???

22.10.08 UPDATE
I finally received an email, to say the stamps were dispatched 9/9/08. Have requested replacements and - no surprise - no further replies!! So I have given up!! I have been in contact with my credit card company - who were fantastically helpful and are arranging for a full refund. I will not order direct again!
Thanks for all your help and comments - I see I'm not the only one!

Coggledford Mill

2008-10-12T09:39:00.003+01:00

We're off to Cogglesford Mill for Sunday lunch today, the weather is gorgeous and all seems right with the world.

Can you believe X Factor live shows have started - thats means it's count down to Christmas...and yes I've already started my Christmas shopping, which will come as no surprise to those who know me!!!

Hope you are all having a great weekend. {{{hugs to all}}}}

Pick up a penguin.....

2008-10-09T20:38:00.003+01:00

I picked up this little fellow from Alison's blog.
As many of us know that October is Breast cancer Awareness Month

So Go On

SQUISH A BOOB, SAVE A LIFE!

Pick him up and pass him on!!!!

Hubby's been on TV (Look North)

2008-10-07T20:09:00.001+01:00

Click on or cut and paste the following link to view:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7657169.stm

Look out Jamie Oliver......

2008-10-01T11:58:00.002+01:00

Deeee-lish!! Sam made pizza at school and enjoyed it so much, he wanted to do it again at home. I can confirm it
was de-lish!!!

Let's chat...

2008-09-28T18:10:00.003+01:00

Cards: 5" square white
Papers: Pink Petticoat - love this paper!!
Images: Pink Petticoat
Coloured: Pro Markers
Images: on 3d foam.

Hope you all had a great weekend! x

My Little Card Blog: Blog Candy!!

2008-09-28T17:49:00.000+01:00

My Little Card Blog: Blog Candy!!

Blog Candy Galore......

2008-09-28T17:26:00.002+01:00

Lovely Alison is offering some fab blog candy, check it out here!
Han is also celebrating 20,000 hits, with some lovely blog candy!
And it's 10,075 hits for Louise, with some more fabby Candy!

Pimp My Blog

2008-09-26T20:55:00.003+01:00

Do you like the new background - the wonderful Jo at The Siggi Shop designed it!!
If you want to 'Pimp Your Blog' hop over to The Siggi Shop.
Thanks Jo - I love it!!

Cool award!

2008-09-23T19:39:00.001+01:00

I just love this award from my lovely SBS17 sister Tracie.
Thank you - made my day.

Sunday...

2008-09-21T20:43:00.003+01:00

Sunday and all is well with the world, finished work at 2 o'clock. Been to Sissy-in-law's for tea, bless she does look after us!! Think she is taking pity on me .... I'm not used to all these flamin' hours at work!!
Anyway, I am now preparing for week two! I am kinda hoping things may settle down a bit after that! We'll see.......
Hope you all had a great weekend.

PS Sam won his football game, through to the next round of the cup! Well done team! x

Two wonderful blog awards

2008-09-20T19:36:00.003+01:00

Many thanks to Becky for these two great blog awards.
After a tough week at work, with no crafting time, you have put a
smile back on my face. Cheers chick!!
I know this is cheating, but due to time restrictions! I pass these
on to all my lovely SBS17 sisters. x

Shopping and roast....

2008-09-19T18:56:00.003+01:00

Well this is the only day I'll get off in 10! So I thought I would make the most of it......so we spent the morning in Lincoln shopping (that made a hole in the few extra pennies I'll be getting), then took the dogs for a long walk this afternoon (fed the greedy ducks) and then came home and had roast beef, all the trimmings and a bottle of red wine......everything seems great now!!
Then back with a bump tomorrow - through to Thursday. Then I get 3 wonderful days OFF! Perfect!!
Have a fabulous weekend everybody, sorry not done much blog hopping...give me another week and I'll be back!!
Take care.

Karting..

2008-09-14T09:59:00.004+01:00

Karting at Ancaster:
Sam and Chris in there element Karting during the summer holidays.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend, I'm off this weekend- whooha!
But I will be working my little socks off
for the next 10 days! Think of me!

SBS17 announcement

2008-09-10T16:31:00.006+01:00

Hi ladies.
I just wanted to let you all know that I am still around, but for the next few weeks I will be virtually working full time and I will not be posting any crafting items. I will be keeping my blog updated with life in general and would appreciate you still dropping by! Please feel free to still leave me a comment - you may just make my day! I am attempting to take on a new and quite challenging role at work - and I may well need you guys to keep me sain!!
I will still visit you all as much as I can.
Thanks for understanding!

Happy 50th KUNO!

2008-09-07T21:41:00.003+01:00

This is just to wish my lovely Brother-in-Law Kuno
a very happy 50th birthday for Monday 8th Sept!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Love that hippo....

2008-09-06T12:46:00.002+01:00

My favourite image from: Pink Petticoat
Sentiment: Cuddly Buddly
Pale Lemon 5" square card
Pattern paper: scraps from pile!
Satin ribbon
Sticky back gem added to 'love'
Doodles: Whispers pen
Glitter glue.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

It's finished!!!!

2008-08-30T18:33:00.002+01:00

Just needs a few more finishing touches and we are finished!
The plumber finished at 11.00pm last night, so tonight 'I' soak!!

Bathroom update

2008-08-29T22:12:00.003+01:00

Well the plumber was due sometime after 5pm today......he turned up at 9.30pm! and is still here at 10.20 pm.
I am so fed up, I really hope he gets it finished and this is the last visit - because I am really FED UP!!
On the plus side - I have been shopping today for new towels etc and I bought the most gorgeous picture for the 'new' bathroom. Oh and yes it's up on the wall - at least that bit is finished!
OK I have ranted on enough now....will update you tomorrow!
(I just want to go to bed - I'm at work in the morning)

Sally's blog candy..

2008-08-28T21:45:00.001+01:00

Sally is celebrating 11,000 hits with some lovely blog candy here.

Fingers crossed....

2008-08-28T19:44:00.004+01:00

After 3/4 hour on the phone to BT the wireless seems to be fixed, however, in true BT fashion - if they actually listened to what I said in the first place, it would have taken 5 mins and I could have done it myself!!!! but hey it's working! So I will be visiting everyone over the next few days!

Anyway, today we took Sam karting at Ancaster! What a fab day, Chris and Sam drove the karts, while I played at being chief photographer - I will post pics tomorrow!

Yesterday, we spent the day at Ingoldmells. We took the dog, went for a very long walk on the beach, then played on the amusements and the boys went on a few rides, while I 'people watched' over a cup of tea with the dog!

Tomorrow, I hardly dare say it - (whisper) the bathroom should be finished! (pleeeease!!)

I am taking Sam into town tomorrow, to get the last few bits before going back at school on Wednesday, I can't believe how quick the holidays have gone!

More apologies....

2008-08-27T18:53:00.003+01:00

Sorry for the lack of blogging and visiting! We are having the bathroom replaced and everything is upside down. What should have taken 4 days, seems to have extended to nearly 3 weeks and my wireless network is still up the spout!

Blog Award

2008-08-17T13:38:00.002+01:00

I have been given this fabby award by the lovely Jo,
check her blog out, it's fantastic and full of great ideas!
I need to pass this on now, I will give this some thought over the next few days.

Pro Markers

2008-08-16T14:04:00.004+01:00

I spotted these Pro Markers on Jo's blog and had to have some!
They are fab and so quick and easy to use.
I purchased mine from Silly Monkey Crafts.
These are a few of my first attempts. I will add some
glitter before using them - I think!
Images: Pink Petticoat

Do any users out there have any advice for using these??
I would love to hear your comments! x

Bubbles....

2008-08-14T19:18:00.003+01:00

Circle background card: local craft shop, I've rounded the corners.
Image: curtosy of my SBS sister Tracy
Sentiment: Pink Petticoat
Doddles, with whispers pen

Thanks for looking....... X

A.W.O.L

2008-08-12T16:50:00.002+01:00

Ooooooo I'm a bad blogger, sorry guys but with the summer hols and covering at work, time has been a bit on the precious side. The other problem is the 'wireless' on my laptop has decided not to play anymore!! So can't lounge around downstairs blog hopping!!!
I will do my best to post soon. Sorry again, I will visit you all soon ...promise.

Clippykit mania...

2008-08-01T20:19:00.005+01:00

It's arrived and it's finished and I looooove it!
Front side - is all family and Alfie and on the reverse
is all holiday photo's.
The little Doodlebug keyring, is also filled with photo's.
All I need now is a nice scarf/ribbon to tie on the handle.
If you click on the photo, you can get a closer look.

I got my bag from: Mojo - with free P &P
but you can also get them from
Clippykit direct
and QVC also stock them.

I have had so many comments from people's, it's unreal!

One year of free Funky Fairy goodies...

2008-07-29T21:43:00.002+01:00

Yes, you read it correctly, Funky Fairy are offering 1 year of FREE crafting goodies to the lucky winner of their blog candy draw....go check it out here.

2008-07-29T15:44:00.002+01:00

It was so hot here yesterday, that we got the
dogs paddling pool out!

Meet Morse, trying to fish stones out of the pool!

I'm gonna get it....

Mum.....I'm all wet!!

Onlooker Alfie - doesn't do water....

And as you can see Merlin is still doing OK - just...

Hope you are all getting some of this great weather!

Check this out...

2008-07-27T19:15:00.004+01:00

Look what Dawny made!
She has a brilliant tutorial on her blog to show you how it's made.
I think it's fab and can't wait to play!

Clippykit

2008-07-27T18:33:00.003+01:00

Oooooo look what I've just ordered, it's a 'Clippykit' bag,
6 pockets either side to 'scrap' for that
personal touch.
I've also ordered a black suede liner. I thought
I would add black and white photo's with
the odd 'splash' of colour.
Can't wait for it to arrive!

One for the boys....

2008-07-27T17:49:00.003+01:00

Here's one for the boys!

Card: 5" square white
Papers: Dovecraft
Tag: sorry can't remember
Mini messages
Ribbon

Thanks for looking!

Birthday Blog Candy....

2008-07-27T16:30:00.001+01:00

My SBS17 sister Nic is offering scrummy blog candy to celebrate her birthday, hop over for a visit.

Wylde Women Award!

2008-07-27T13:23:00.006+01:00

Hey how great is this award, the following lovely people have sent it to me and made my day!
So thanks go to Tracie, Holly, Jo and Tracy! ;-)

Here are the rules:

It's the Wylde Women award and the rules are:

1. You can give it to one or one hundred or any number in between - it's up to you. Make sure you link to their site in your post.

2. Link back to this blogsite (http://http://www.tammyvitale.com//) so Tammy can go visit all these wonderful women and remember the Purpose of the Award:
To send love and acknowledgment to women who brighten your day, teach you new things and live their lives fully with generosity and joy.

I therefore award this to all the readers of my blog and all my SBS17 sisters as they are all very talented ladies and full of inspiration - fill your boots girls!

Awards time...

2008-07-24T14:03:00.002+01:00

Many thanks to lovely blogging buddy Tracy for this great award.

The rules of the award.

1. Only 5 people allowed.

2. 4 have to be dedicated followers of your blog

3. one has to be someone new or recently new to your blog and live in another part of the world.

4. you must link back to whoever gave you the award.quite simple really it is a way of saying thank you to those who take time out for wonderful comments to boost your day.

Ok so my award goes to...drum roll....

Emma
Jo
Han
Joy
Dawn

Please check out their blogs, they are very talented ladies.

Make a note....

2008-07-20T20:19:00.004+01:00

This is a mini notebook, made using the Bind It All.
It contains several plain white note sheets, plus
2 note pockets, Papermania papers and chipboard tags.
Prima flowers and various ribbons
I have also placed an acetate sheet over the front
and back to protect it.
I have made a few of these, as I think they make lovely gifts.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend, enjoy the
summer hols!!

I have a question....

2008-07-20T20:12:00.005+01:00

WHY is Wii Fit soooooo difficult to get hold of??? If it was Christmas....OK ...I could understand it.......but why oh why is it like trying to buy rocking horse s**t!! and as for those people selling them for double and even triple the price....don't get me started! :-[
Phew...feel a lot better for sharing my anger with you guys! ;-)

Petticoat Lace

2008-07-18T16:47:00.003+01:00

Images: Pink Petticoat
Cards: bargains from local craft shop (pearl finish)
Lace: local shop
Sentiments: Pink Petticoat
Envelopes: Cuttlebug
Painted: Whispers
Glitter glue and foam pads.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
It is Sam's last day as a year 7 today, I can't believe where the time has gone! I've got the first 2 weeks of the holiday off and Chris has the last 2 - great planning! No real plans, but we'll have a few days out and about, golf, pictures etc. Still it'll soon be Christmas - and then we are on countdown to Florida!! Yippeeeee!!

Happy birthday Ros!

2008-07-17T13:25:00.003+01:00

This is the card I made for my friend Ros' birthday today!
(Last time she can say she's a 30 something - {{snigger!!}})

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROS!!

Thanks for looking!

Take a look Tuesday Challenge

2008-07-10T13:45:00.004+01:00

This is my entry to Nic's challenge:

"THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE...Create a card that has a theme appropriate for a little boy. You might choose sports, cars, dinosaurs, dogs--you name it, but it has to be a "boyish" card."

Sorry ... it had to be blue (Sam is a Chelsea fan) and it
had to be grubby, because Sam is always
grubby after football!!

Does my bum look big in this?

2008-07-10T12:32:00.005+01:00

Wooha - had time to play today.
Card: 5" square peach
Paper: K&Co Designer Mat Pad Hopscotch
Ribbon: Offray
Staples: coloured Gold
Image: Pink Petticoat
Sentiment: Cuddly Buddly (arrived yesterday)
Punch: Dovecraft 1.5" circle
Glitter glue (heart) and Whispers pens

Thanks for looking!

Welcome 2 my workspace...

2008-07-07T20:34:00.005+01:00

Thought you might like to see 'my space':

My TV and Me to You crafting buddies:

Nice long worktop - I like to spread out
(translated: make a mess!)

Triple wardrobe - stores paper, albums and allsorts:

Draw full of stamps:

My little bit of heaven:

Hope you like it! I love to see others peoples 'crafting places',
so I thought I would share mine!

Thanks for looking!

Celebrate with Becky

2008-07-01T20:04:00.002+01:00

share your favourite celebration with Becky for a chance to win fab blog candy!

To answer Emma's question & her Blog Candy

2008-06-30T18:15:00.006+01:00

The stamps I used on my most recent card, were Craft Xtensions, little mini stamps which clip together for easy storage (I picked them up from my local craft shop). I have posted a photo for you:

However, I have since discovered The Glitter Pot do a lovely range of Rubber Stamp Tapestry, which are also cheaper!! So take a look.

Emma is also celebrating 10,000 hits with a lovely £10.00 Blog Candy voucher donated by Poppicrafts, head on over and check it out!!

Wow - what a day....

2008-06-30T18:05:00.006+01:00

Wow, what a day, I've been given this fantastic award by Becky , Han and Jo:

"The rules for this award:1. The winner can put the logo on her blog.2. Link the person you received your award from.3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs.4. Put links of those blogs on yours.5. Leave a message on the blogs of the girls you've nominated."
I will give this some thought!

And I won some lovely Blog Candy from Cathy. (My first Blog Candy - yippee!!

Thank you all very much.

Quick Merlin update...

2008-06-27T12:54:00.005+01:00

He is still on the tablets, but we are reducing the dose to see if he really is any better. We can cheerfully report he is still holding his own!! You can still tell he is an old man with dodgy hips, but he is happy in himself......so fingers crossed he will be with us a little longer!
Thanks for asking Cathy and thank you everyone for your kind words.

Confess to Cathy.....

2008-06-27T09:01:00.001+01:00

and win blog candy!!

Flower power...

2008-06-26T13:12:00.006+01:00

Rose stamp: Rubbadubbadoo
Flowers: Prima
Ink: StazOn and Whispers pens
Card: 5" white square
Mini college stamps for the edge.
Brad: Making Memories.
Sentiment: Funstamps

Thanks for looking!

Merlin update....

2008-06-22T21:24:00.003+01:00

We have got some tablets from the vets, which he only normally has over the winter months, when he is really bad (£1.50 each and 1 a day!!!)
So, I can confirm that he is a lot better at the moment, he is still very slow and obviously still having some difficulty, but he is not in pain! He has also started eating again and having tummy tickles!! so fingers crossed he will be with us for a little longer.
Thank you everyone for your concern and I will keep you posted.

Merlin....

2008-06-20T10:54:00.004+01:00

Our gorgeous dog Merlin is not very good at the moment, he has been having difficulty with his back legs for the last month. When I arrived home yesterday he was particularly bad and had partly collasped. We will be keeping a close eye on him for the next few days, but things are not looking good for him. He is 10 years old and has had a great life, I just hope this is not the end.

Share an achievement......

2008-06-20T10:35:00.002+01:00

Share an achievement with Emma and you will be entered to win her great blog candy, hop over to find out more.

Penny Black Saturday Challenge

2008-06-18T10:28:00.005+01:00

My SBS17 sisters Tracy and Tracie have set up a
new Penny Black Saturday challenge, here is my entry.
Rules: you must use the first Penny Black Stamp
that you purchased, I only have 2 and I bought
them at the same time! (I need more...!)

Thanks for looking!

Becky's Blog Candy...

2008-06-17T22:08:00.002+01:00

Becky has some lovely 'just because' blog candy on offer. Hop over for a look, as her blog is pure inspiration!!

Bath time....

2008-06-13T21:10:00.004+01:00

Card base: 5" peach.
Orange cardstock mat.
Pattern paper - cuttlebugged!
Image: Pink Petticoat.
Whispers pens and glitter.
Sentiment: Pink Petticoat.
Flowers: Prima.
Brad: papermania.

Hope you like her!

Orthodontist visit .

2008-06-12T18:04:00.006+01:00

Sam had his first brace fitted today, it is a removable one for 6 months and then he has the fixed one in for a year after that. Bless.... he'd got himself worked up over nothing today (as he realised when we came out). I wouldn't mind but he's having two teeth out tomorrow and he's not bothered about that at all - go figure!??!

I am keeping photo's of the before and after for his scrapbook album (hubby thinks I've lost the plot!)

Anyway I'm off to recovered with a bottle of wine at a friends house now and we are off out for a meal with friends on Saturday - but it's over an hours drive away!

Will post some crafty bits soon...promise!!

Manager's Player 2007-2008!

2008-06-07T10:09:00.007+01:00

Ooooo..... proud Mum moment!!!

Above Sam with Jon Machin (Mach)

It was Sleaford Town's Junior Football presentation evening
last night and I am so proud,
Sam was awarded Managers Player 07-08
by his U12's Manager Kevin Scrupps.
The award was presented to him by Sleaford Town's first team
player, Jon Machin (Mach).

Ella Bella Birthday Blog Candy

2008-06-04T21:53:00.003+01:00

If you have never visited Ella Bella's blog - do yourself a favour and hop over, not only is she offering scrummy blog candy but she is also a very talented crafter, her blog is full of inspiration!!
Thanks for offering such lovely candy Tracy!!

Jo's birthday blog candy...

2008-06-04T19:01:00.006+01:00

Just in time!! Sorry it's right at the last minute Jo!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Jo is giving away lovely blog candy to celebrate her birthday and
her hubby coming home from Oz - for good!

And this was the gorgeous card that Jo sent me for my birthday:
(the photo does not do it justice!)

Thank you Jo!

Good clean fun....

2008-06-02T18:22:00.004+01:00

This is a 12x12 page from Sam's 'life' book, aged 8.
The photo was taken in the bath, he was getting
cleaned up, after a muddy footie match!

Rub on letters: Making memories 'heidi'
Metal charm: Making memories
Ribbons and staples.
Photo: converted into black and white.

Swinging Tilda...

2008-05-30T16:38:00.005+01:00

Stamps: Magnolia
Flowers: Prima
Brad: Papermania
Background: chalked
Tilda is on foam pads.

Thanks for dropping by.

I've been tagged.........

2008-05-29T21:34:00.004+01:00

I've been tagged by Tracie and Cathy - thanks girlies.....

The rules of the game get posted at the beginning. Each player answers the questions about themselves. At the end of the post, the player then tags 5-6 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know they’ve been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve posted your answer.

1. What was I doing 10 years ago?
Getting divorced! (not a good time in my life)
but I am now in a very happy relationship!!

2. 5 things on today's 'to do' list?
Take Sam for a haircut - urgently needed!
Drop into Mum's for coffee.
Go to Lincoln with Sam, he wants to start collecting War Hammer
figures (could be expensive)
Walk dogs!! x 4!!
Watch Britain's Got Talent!!!

3. Snacks I enjoy?
None at the moment - I'm on a challenge with Anne next door -
first one to shift a stone!! We are on week 3!! (lost 5 lb)

4. Things I would do if I was a Millionaire?
Um...boring but...
Buy a big house in the country
Pay off our families mortgages
Buy a super sporty car or three!
Buy every craft item available
Go on a long holiday...round the world

5. Places I have lived?
I was born in London
I lived in Basingstoke for 16 years
I now live in Lincolnshire and have done for 21 years!

I now have to pass this on to 5 others, difficult as many of you have already been tagged, so if you are reading this and have not been tagged - consider yourself tagged!!

Bugged thank you..

2008-05-27T19:54:00.005+01:00

Hi all, hope everyone had a fab bank holiday weekend!

This is a 'thank you card' using Cuttlebug embossing folders, I have 'buffed' (with a nail file) the top layer of paper over the embossing to make it appear white. The background is stamped using versamark ink.
and hey - NO pink!
I'm now going to put the kettle on and sit and read Scrapbook Inspirations, which arrived in the post today (didn't finish work until 6 pm today - doing holiday cover!)

Lovely Awards...

2008-05-25T10:34:00.007+01:00

I have received two more lovely awards this week, thank you girls I feel very honoured.
This one from the lovely Becky:
And this from the gorgeous Jo and Tracy:
I pass both of these awards to the following very talented people, with very inspirational blog's!!
Louise
Cathy
Alison

If friends were flowers......

2008-05-23T11:07:00.006+01:00

I have entered this card into the Stamp Something Challenge!

If friends were flowers I'd pick you!
I love this quote and I'm really pleased with this card, I think it is one of my favourites.

Stamp: from the Tilda Spring range
Embossing: Cuttlebug!
Papers: K&Co Classic K Bailey
Sentiment Stamp: Funstamps

BUG your envelopes!!
Idea: run the bottom 2" and the flap of the envelope through the Cuttlebug, what do you think?

Have great bank holiday weekend everyone!! x

Kreativ Blogger Award

2008-05-22T08:36:00.002+01:00

I've been awarded the Kreativ Blogger Award by Tracy (Ella Bella)
Thank you so much, I am thrilled to bits to receive it!!
I now have to pass it on to 3 other very talented people, this is very difficult because there are so many blogs which I love. But here goes, please check them out because they are full of inspiration:
Becky - Becky's Happy Crafting Place
Claire - CraftyC's Crafting Library
Jo - Only Joking

Family

2008-05-20T21:42:00.004+01:00

This is a page from my wedding scrapbook album.
We got married 4 years ago in Cyprus and this was taken at the party back in the UK.

RACE FOR LIFE....

2008-05-19T17:08:00.004+01:00

CONGRATULATIONS!!
Emma, Tracy, Laura and Hayley (left to right)
who ran the RACE FOR LIFE yesterday at Waddington.
Well done girls for raising £260!!

Happy Birthday Chris

2008-05-19T17:07:00.001+01:00

Just a quick post to wish my lovely hubby
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! xxx

Cathy's Birthday Blog Candy

2008-05-18T18:52:00.004+01:00

My lovely SBS 17 sister Cathy is offering birthday blog candy, all selected by her daughter and what a good job she has done. Blog hop over for great blog candy and take a look at her wonderful work and get inspired!

Heidi is offering Blog Candy

2008-05-17T21:43:00.005+01:00

Heidi is offering great blog candy and she has a great blog for inspiration!
This is what she had to say:
"Since I love the stamps from Hanglar & Stanglar so much you now have the chance to win some in this Blog candy. You will get a little gift bag, one stamp of my favorite Hanglar girl with the little cat, and about 30 stamped images. The only thing you have to do is to put a link to this Blog candy in your blog. If you do that I will put your name in the box and my little girl Martine will find the winner 31 may. She thought it was so funny last time"

DANCING ON ICE

2008-05-17T21:09:00.004+01:00

Dancing on Ice - FANTASTIC!!
Sorry about the quality of some of the photo's - no flash photography was allowed.
What a show - just brilliant! We were only 4 rows away from the ice. First half of the show is just like the TV show and you get to vote for your favourite. Suzanne won last night. Chris Fountain's partner Frankie was injured on Thursday, so he wasn't in the competition - but did dance with a different partner in the second half and was superb. The second half of the show is the celeb's again, but also the professionals show off their real talents - absolutely brilliant!!!!!
We stopped for tea on the way and the show started at 7.30. All was going well until it was time to leave the carpark - our friends managed to get out really quick, before we even got to the carpark, so yeah..... you guessed it we were still in the carpark nearly an hour later. They got home at 11.15 and we finally arrived home at Midnight!! Shattered at work today!!
But worth it - highly recommended show!

Wizard Dies - Question?????

2008-05-16T12:57:00.003+01:00

Does anyone know if you can use Wizard (Spellbinder) Dies with the Cuttlebug??

Four seasons

2008-05-16T09:27:00.005+01:00

For Sam's scrapbook. I thought it would be fun to record the 'view from his window' throughout the seasons. So this is a record of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, I have tried to take the photo from the same position each time.

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Off to see DANCING ON ICE tonight - will report back tomorrow!
Have a great weekend everyone (think of me I'm at work!)

Cupcake heaven...

2008-05-15T09:50:00.003+01:00

Idea for cupcake stamp:
stamp and paint the image (as normal), then re-stamp the cake case onto patterned paper, cut out and add to the original image. Looks like they've been baked in pretty cupcake cases.

Above:

Stamp: Magnolia cupcake
Painted with: Whispers
Papers: Papermainia - Retro floral
Doodles: by hand

Above:
Stamp: Magnolia cupcake
Painted with: Whispers
Papers: Basic Grey Two Scoops
Doodles: by hand