Monday, March 7

Toggles!!!

My favourite jacket has fab toggles.


Unfortunately one broke, making the coat look odd when worn. I e-mailed Next, who were really helpful. They arranged for new toggles to be sent. Parcel arrived on Saturday morning. "Yippee" I cried!


Whoops!! Not to worry - customer services are back on the case. I've been very impressed with speed in which they have been dealing with this and am hoping for a happy ending!!

Sunday, March 6

Comic Relief 24 Hour Panel People 2


Have just got back from a fab day. We left home at 7.45 and it only took 25 minutes to get to the studio. After a brief wait outside, we were passed through security and taken to the audience foyer. We sat with our cups of coffee waiting to be called to the studio. We were taken across the concourse and to a foyer outside the studios. We were hen led into the studio and seated, while the set was prepared for 'Whose Line is it Anyway'. It was a funny show with regulars from the original show - Clive Anderson, Tony Slattery and Josie Lawrence. Thefascinating part was watching the raw material with all of it's retakes and pause which would be edited from the final programme. A quick change of scenery and it was time for Never Mind the Buzzcocks. David Walliams took on the role of host with Neil Tennant and Robert Webb a team captains. Towards the end of the recording the countdown timer appeared to show that he 24 hours had finished. Loads of applause, pyrotechnics and confetti! The 2 and a half hours had passed so quickly and it was a really enjoyable experience. We weren't allowed to take photos during the filming but I managed a sneaky shot as I was leaving!
A brilliant achievement by David Walliams - 24 hours solid and still funny to the end!
If you want to donate to a fantastic cause go here to find out about text donations.

Saturday, March 5

Comic Relief 24 Hour Panel People

I had such plans for today, but I logged onto the BBC website to take a look at the start of David Walliams 24 hour game show marathon. I got hooked and have been watching - and laughing - since then. Even better, I'm going to be in the audience tomorrow morning. Really looking forward to it, but it means an early night so I'm going to miss lots of the over night fun.


If you want to watch go to www.bbc.co.uk/rednoseday/24hourpanelpeople/

Friday, March 4

Holyrood House

Have just been sorting through my photos from Edinburgh. I had intended making a mini book but I've got so many photos I think it's going to have to be more of an 8x8 album! I am determined to try to get through the backlog of two years of photos. I haven't really scrapped since I broke my elbow and I really do need to try to find the time to get crafting something other than cards, as I have hundreds and cards lurking around my house!!
In the meantime here are a few shots of the ruins at Holyrood House. The weather was very grey and drizzly, hence the rather dull pictures.




Tuesday, March 1

Happy Birthday!!

My nephew is 19 today. Here is the card I teased you with last week.



Monday, February 28

Back to reality

Well it's back to work and the desk was soon covered in 'stuff'.


However I can still have my craft fix on the 60" whiteboard in my room!!

Sunday, February 27

Last day of the holiday

I wish I was one of those people who did all of the chores at the start of the holiday. Unfortunately I'm a 'leave it to the last day' girl, so while you are reading this I'm whizzing round getting ready to go back to school.
I'll leave you with another 'Raindrop' card - all about the first day at school! Yes, I still get first day jitters after every holiday!!



Saturday, February 26

North Berwick

While I was away I went to visit a friend in North Berwick. A very pretty seaside town.


Fabulous houses and lots of space.


Stunning views.


Historic buildings.


Sea life. ( I thought this was a model of two seagulls until one if them flew away!!)



Friday, February 25

Home again!

Have had a very busy time in Edinburgh!


Have seen the sights, walked for miles, taken loads of photos and met up with old friends.
Now I'm back and have a long list of things to do which should have taken the week but I now have a weekend to do them in!! Busy, busy, busy! (But I'm sure I'll find some time to craft!!!)

Sunday, February 20

I'm so excited!!


For months now I have been trying to get my hands on tickets for Take That at Wembley. Couldn't get anywhere near a ticket when they first came out and I've been watching loads on e-bay and making lots of unsuccessful bids. Along the way I had a bit of a disaster when I didn't read the description properly and ended up with one ticket for a Saturday night performance. Obviously I didn't want to go on my own so that one will be back for sale shortly. Anyway, this evening I put a fairly cheeky bid in on a couple of tickets and got them!! Have just phoned a friend and told her that I'd got them and she screamed down the phone!! What a lovely start to the holiday!! Maybe the excitement will take the edge off my flying nerves!!

Ready to go?

Today I'm doing all the little jobs I need to do to get ready to go away. Washing is now drying. The suitcase is out if the wardrobe. The camera is charged. Amongst all of this I realised that as my nephew lives in Switzerland I would need to post his birthday card while I'm away. No problem except that I was planning to make it during the week!! So, amidst all the other stuff that needs doing I've had to make a card!
I always try to personalise the cards I make for family and I've found Facebook useful for finding photos. However this time I've used his Facebook page as the basis for his. I copied his basic page and then typed different comments related to his birthday.
I'm not going to publish it yet as his birthday is next week. In the meantime here is a card I made using a kit from C&C featuring Raindrop.



Saturday, February 19

Edinburgh here I come!

Yesterday morning a friend and I made a very last minute decision to visit Edinburgh this half term. Booked flights last night and fly up on Monday. I'm ashamed to say that, despite having travelled round the world, I've never been to Scotland. Have been busy downloading city guide apps, but if any one knows of any great places to visit while I'm there, please let me know!

Friday, February 18

Birthday book (2)

Another page from the birthday book.


These photos are from a childhood holiday in Swanage. Fortunately even at a young age I documented dates and locations of my photos. I also kept them in albums rather than the old scrapbooks which held my popstar posters and cuttings. Just as well, as the old scrapbooks are yellowed and falling to pieces and the photo album is perfect!! Maybe I knew that my destiny lay in scrapping when I was older!

Thursday, February 17

Birthday book (1)

When I decided to make a book for my sister I raided my stash for muted papers. We are completely different on just about every way so the pinks and purples were a no no! These tones worked really well with the black and white photos.
I actually won a photo competition with the left hand picture. In the good old days of 1968 the first prize was 25p!!



(Sorry the photo is a little small. I edited it on my iPhone and am not sure how to change the size!!)

Wednesday, February 16

Late Valentine

Last week at Brownies we were supposed to be making Valentine gifts. Unfortunately I was ill and we had to cancel, so last night we spent a happy hour sticking sequins in polystyrene hearts.


There was so much chatter that no one finished and they took them home to complete. It was amazing to see the different ways they tackled them. We had rows of sequins, curves, random patterns, tightly packed and flower designs. Just goes to show the diversity of creative styles that comes to the fore even when they are given the same simple materials!! Three cheers for creativity!!

Tuesday, February 15

Happy Birthday Little Sis

My little sister was 50 last week! How scary is that?
I raided my childhood photo album and made a book of photos that I had taken if her with my Box Brownie camera. I was pleased with the finished result and so was she. She said it was the best present she'd ever had!!


Can't show the inside yet as the pictures are all sideways!!

Sunday, February 13

Happy Valentine's Day

While I've been away from Blogland I've continued my card making. I still like to use kits although I have so many toppers and character bits and pieces that I probably never need to buy another kit again!!!
Here is a Forever Friends Valentine for everyone who didn't get a card today!!


Sorry about the shine - everything I make is now consigned to cellobags!!

Wow!!!

It worked!!
The pictures of roses show my latest foray into craftiness. Saw them on Create and Craft and thought they'd be great for the craft club at school.


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New technology

It's been over a year since I last blogged and that was only a brief visit. Now I've swapped my mobile moose for a smartphone I thought I'd see if I can manage to upload on the move - well from my sofa at the moment, bur you need to start somewhere!! Here goes!!


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Friday, January 1

Happy New Year!!!

Just popped in to wish everyone a Happy New Year! Have been bitten by the card making bug and have made loads! Will take some pics soon!