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Another page done

2009-07-11T04:59:00.000-07:00

Can you tell... I should be working but seem to have been distracted!!

Look Dee......

2009-07-11T00:52:00.000-07:00

Does this count as white space ???? Well it does for me, this page is very different from my normal style, not a block of patterned paper in sight! ( there is still some cutting out ...LOL)

This one is back to normal, must have had a funny turn with the other one !!!

Happy Saturday xx

Finally some crafting!!!!

2009-07-05T14:57:00.000-07:00

Have been out in the sun again today to a local summer fair, I think it must mean I'm getting old but not as much fun as it used to be!! To avoid getting more burnt I covered up and had a hat on ( not that the precautions worked yesterday) but didn't stay out in it long.

Managed to get home in time to do a bit of crafting for a friends new baby.

Back to work tomorrow in the office then working away again, hope the hotel is better this time !!!

HOT HOT HOT !!!

2009-07-05T00:18:00.000-07:00

It has been a bit of a week from hell! I have been training in Dorset for most of the week and I think I managed to find the only Premier Inn in the country that has no air conditioning!! It was nasty, as you walked into the corridor to the room you could feel the warmth of the air is you breathed it in, and of cause the Windows only opened an inch maximum. I thought I would have a shower to cool me down only to find as I got out that they had only given me one towel, pretty poor show really.

Then the room I had to teach in was so hot that it was cooler outside in the blazing sun, this being due to the fact that it was positioned above a laundry and a kitchen... oh what joy!

Hay ho, back home for the weekend and went with Mum and Auntie to sell some junk at the boot fair yesterday. We had a good day and managed to raise £116 (not bad for junk) and I made sure that I put on the sun block and even spent most of the day under my umbrella for some shade.... but yes I now have horrendous sun burn and in lots of pain, my face looks like I have been running! My forehead is on fire and my nose is looking ready for a comic relief event and I have a stonking head ache, GREAT!!!

Bring on the rain!!!!!!!!!!!

Ruby Rock-it Vintage papers

2009-06-24T15:14:00.000-07:00

Have managed to get two pages done this week so far. i was sent these beautiful papers from Indigo Mill to have a play with and i have hardly made a dent in the stash Steph has sent me so there will be a few more pages yet.

But for now here are the pages so far...

Wedding Cards

2009-06-18T14:31:00.000-07:00

Just a couple of cards made on behalf of a friend, but they have taken forever!!!

I just don't seen to be able to get the inspiration for cards I make for other people, as you never know what their taste and style is. Oh well, too late to worry now as the wedding is Saturday, hope she likes them.

AND I had a FAB FAB FAB box of new goodies from the lovely Steph at Indigo Mill with the new product in to have a play with ... can't wait till the weekend xxx

(And a quick hello from Johnny !!!)

Got some pages done at last!

2009-06-14T00:01:00.000-07:00

Well it has been not stop for the last few weeks so not much crafting been happening here, until last weekend when i spent the weekend up in Derby with some dear old friends and some new ones too :O)

So to catch up on what i have been up to here are a few of the recent creations x

Great Aunt Florrie - Papers used were MME Bloom and Grow (paper pack from Indigo Mill)

Footprints in the sand - I love this !! made on an LP "sing a-long with max !!!" papers were Black market vintage Romance (Indigo Mill)

Be Happy - Fresh spring look made using bazill embossed and some doodlebug glittered papers, and a few lolly sticks!!

Indigo Mill October 2008 Retreat- made using the MME Bloom and Grow paper pack

Well, we all had them didn't we, matching clothes with our siblings... but us youngest ones got to wear the clothes twice as long !!!!! (MME Bloom and Grow)

I took this picture a wile back and never got round to scrapping it, then when on holiday in Cornwall this month i spotted a sign outside a tea room that said... "we have scones, we have cream, what more do you want... Jam on it!" i instantly knew what to do with it !!!
I used the MME papers Bloom and Grow

Natures Beauty- Butterflies at Longleat.

Forever Friends - papers are Basic Grey Japanese tea garden and Lombard Street (think there is a bit of Crate - Prudence range in there too )

Sun Sea and Sand - WOW

2009-06-03T15:38:00.001-07:00

What a weekend! we had such a fab time in Cornwall and the weather was amazing!!!!!!

We spent most of the weekend on the beach and in coves around the lizard peninsula, the views were just breathtaking.

Chris and I are not normally fond of the sun but there was no other option this weekend so we spent our time on the cost with are feet in the sea to cool off and boy was it fun... i recommend a good paddle to brighten the soul xx

Update

2009-05-29T02:04:00.001-07:00

Hi there everyone,

just a quick update and apologies for being a bit slack on the postings !!

i have been working away so crafting time has been non existent which i find very frustrating but its good to be busy with work. Also my father-in-law has been ill so we have been down to Somerset to visit, it was good to see the family and hubby's sister came over from Portugal which was great xx

well we are off for a short break this weekend to Cornwall for our anniversary so hope to be crafting again soon

Lots of love Claire xx

Hello !!!

2009-05-16T01:31:00.001-07:00

Hi there all!!!

been a bit laps with the blog and with crafting, not had much time as work has been so busy and family etc.

I did manage this little project last week and have plenty planed for this weekend so fingers crossed for some more posts this week xx

other bits and bobs....

2009-05-02T02:33:00.000-07:00

This book was made with the Bind it all and beermats!!! i found it a great way to put picks of the entire family together, all my aunts uncles cousins kids etc...

Journal Jars... a great way to jazz up the recycling and use up a few scraps!!!!

These fabric flowers were made using a technique taught to me by the lovely Claire Fader... a bit risky as it involved fire!!!!!

I made this bag charm at the weekend under the fab tuition of Steph and Marie... thank you ladies, i love it and can feel a few more coming on !!!!!

Hello..... I'm not dead yet!

2009-05-02T02:12:00.000-07:00

Hi there, thought it was about time for a catch up !!! life has been non stop for the last few weeks so I have not had chance to update the blog...very poor show!

So here are a few layouts from the past couple of weeks, I must upload some picks of the weekend at the Indigo Mill retreat, what a great weekend, I met loads of lovely new people and good to catch up with the faces from last time too xx

happy crafting xx

Indigo Mill Kit "Belle of the ball"

2009-04-13T23:08:00.000-07:00

I received this beautiful kit a couple of weeks ago but hadn't had much chance to play until this weekend.

I still have tons left to play with but have to go to work now :O( ... oh well, hope you all had a good weekend and didn't eat too much chocolate !!!!

Secret Mission...

2009-04-11T11:42:00.000-07:00

Well I have been getting ready for the retreat at the end of the month and have completed two of the three tasks that have been set ... so here is a sneak of mission one and two xx

Fun with the mad people!!!

2009-04-06T14:42:00.000-07:00

We had a design team weekend in Kings Lynn this weekend, what fun!!

As always it was great to all meet up and have a jolly good time, not to mention the non stop crafting, and laughing.

Thanks girls for a brill time, you're all great! But a special thanks to Steph for all the stash and Marie for the house space and food xx

here are a few picks of the madness!!!!!!!!!!

Rosie showing her R's

has that d been printed back to front?

Fantastic friends.... missing you already xx

Got a Cold on the way!!!

2009-03-29T08:25:00.000-07:00

Well I have stayed at home all day today as feeling a bit pants!! sore throat cough etc, hoping to shake it off as have a busy week at work (nothing new there..LOL).

So I took the opportunity to catch up on more crafting, these are two 6x6 pages made for the monthly CB forum page swap...

The theme was "My Crafting Space" and i thought i would do one of crafting at home and one crafting away. They each have an accordion book on the page that contains pictures, one of my craft room and one with pics of other places i craft.

seams a bit sad to split them up now!

Papers used - Little Yellow Bicycle - Love Letters

Today i have been mostly makeing......

2009-03-28T06:11:00.000-07:00

This is from the Basic Gray boxer papers and chip stickers....

And this one I have used the K&Company Addison paperers and Fancy pants Big Chips -the chipboard shapes are coloured with stampin up real read ink pad and then clear embossed to give a gloss finish.

Just a couple of Layouts

2009-03-26T23:56:00.000-07:00

I love these pictures of my Great Grandparents ... they look so serious!!!

and this one is me and Daddy ... not the cutest baby on the block !!!

Man at work ??????

2009-03-24T23:45:00.000-07:00

Party!!!!

2009-03-21T10:51:00.000-07:00

Tonight is Mums retirement party, marking the end of 20 years in the Ambulance service. I tend to get a bit sentimental at times and I think today is one of those times!

I look back and remember when Mum did her training, the parties, the stories, the jokes.. not all of them clean!, the dispute in the 1980's, the Air Ambulance crash, how the guys from the station helped us all when Dad was ill in hospital, good times and bad.

I cant help but think about how she should be enjoying her retirement with Dad by her side,but it wasn't meant to be xx I will miss him tonight and no doubt Mum will too, but now's not the time to show it so I hope I can be strong and help celebrate and remember the good not the bad.

Apparently I am in charge of the drinking money for everyone... as I don't drink and no doubt by 830 I will be the only responsible (sober) adult on the premises...LOL

well off to put on the glad rags :O)

This is what I have done as a gift.... didn't know what to get xx

Another job done!!

2009-03-21T08:15:00.000-07:00

Finally finished the bits Mum wanted, I am so bad at doing things when I am asked... I am a last minute kinda person!!!

This is a page in a frame for mum's friend, I had to change the frame as I broke the first one..ops !!!

bye for now xx

K&Company Accordion Book kit

2009-03-21T04:09:00.000-07:00

I have had this job to do for ages!!! Mum sent me some photos to make a mini album for her friend, and I have had a complete block over this one ... until i found this kit that had been buried under the stash pile forever!!

Hope she likes it x

Scrap File

2009-03-14T02:18:00.000-07:00

Made this file with the gorgeous making memories papers and fancy brads, wasn't sure what to do with it a first.... then had a bright idea to organise the scraps!!!! also used up some of those 12x12 plastic bags you don't know what to do with but can't chuck out!!!!

So I have now made a rule that if the scraps get too many to fit in the box its time to through some things out!!! LOL

Mothers Day Rosie-Dee challenge

2009-03-14T00:52:00.000-07:00

Hi there all, I know i have been slacking lately!!!! ... so what have i been up to....

First of all WHOOP WHOOP i passed the exam i spent Christmas studying for and having a complete nightmare with tyring to remember Bactria names, properties, growth rates, and ideal temperatures!!!! completely put me off the turkey!!! LOL. I really did think that i hadn't passed this one and i cried when i opened the post to receive a certificate!

been busy crafting and working on a couple of projects for Steph's retreat in April (not long to wait now:O) will jive you a sneak peek when i have finished.

Been working hard for church too, had a party for our women's group and i had to do game/quiz about family history, we played "Whose Baby" which was great fun! then Thursday night i was helping the Young women (12-18yr) make small gifts for Mothers Day........

...here's what we did, it is a small note pad with photos of Mother and Daughter on the inside covers. They had great fun and i am sure their Mums will love them xx

Rosie -Dees have a mothers day challenge this week so why not make something for you special lady too.

Something Diffrent!

2009-02-28T02:41:00.001-08:00

my first go at making jewellery!!!

had the beads for years so i thought i best give it a go....