My life and Creations

What does Wimbledon make you think of ?????

2011-06-28T20:42:00.003+01:00

Strawberries

I have been making Strawberries as seen in the new Mollie Makes magazine.
Sadley I missed out on issue 1 ( now selling at over £20 on ebay )
I did however manage to get issue 2 and will now have the pleasure of it landing on my doormat each month.

So anyway now I have a few strawberry pin cushions. With a few more unfinished ones tucked away.

Thanks for popping by x

Rain = Knitting

2011-06-18T21:26:00.004+01:00

I had work today. On a normal June saturday I would hate this.
However today was wet and windy in my neck of the woods so I was not to worrid. Once home and with a nice hot drink by my side I decided to start on the new ball of wool I bought this week.

After not very long I had the start of something quite pretty that made my day a little brighter.

Sadly I have work again tomorrow, at least I have something to keep me warm if its a horrid day again.

Hope you are enjoying your crafts this weekend. x

sometimes its worth the wait.

2011-06-13T21:47:00.008+01:00

It has been a while since I blogged anything, however I could not let this pass without a post.
I recently spent a wonderful day at Pickleberry Papercrafts making something beautiful with the truly fantastic Jane Dean. (Yes you are Jane x)

The day was spent creating this....

There is no glue involved this it compleatly stitched together. fabric and paper alike.

I am going to use mine to store business cards in. I have collected a few on my travels that I have already sewn in. However I am on the hunt for more. So if you have a card that I could add, I would love to see it in my book.

I am going to collect lots of gumph when we go off to the New Forest later this year and make one all about out Holiday. I cant wait.

Well I expect you have seen enough now so I shall love you and leave you.
If anyone did pop by Huge Thanks.
Leave a little comment and I promise to use the link to pop by your blog and in return share the love. x x x

A lovely weekend

2011-04-03T21:53:00.008+01:00

This weekend has been just lovely.
Yesterday was a beautiful day so the boys and I spent time on the village green at the front of our house. One of the perks of living where we do.
Then it was into our back garden to practice out sitting pikes on the trampoline. Of course I had to explain how to do this visually to the boys. This earned me huge points on the mummy is cool board. woo hoo!!!

Cake making next, it was a bit of an Easter twist on a recipe given to me for
Mars Bar Squares.

All in all we had a great day.

Then today Mothers day, another wonderful day.
We journeyed up to Buntingford to spend the day with relatives.
After a fantastic Sunday Roast we went for a walk to make room for tea and cakes. yum yum.

The boys loved the hedges at the bowling green.

I loved this little house.

More great Topiary

I love our little walks.

Sadly the day came to an end and we had to drive home.

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend. x

Pretty post

2011-03-25T16:51:00.004Z

I had some lovely post arrive in the form of bakers twine.
Whilst away at the weekend a friend recomended 'The Ribbon Girl' So as soon as I got back I had to take a look at the web site. Sure enough they have lots of great ribbon, twine etc.
Here are a few of the colours I ordered.

Here is a quick picture of some of the Lo's I did whilst away. I cheated on these most of them being lifted from more talented people.

Not sure why but blogger seems to prefer this picture on its side.

Enjoy the weekend x

Baby girl

2011-03-23T21:30:00.003Z

I have been in the garden today enjoying the beautiful weather we are getting right now.
Moving house has left me with so so much to do.
I am not yet really settled inside but it will do for now, so I thought I would try to do a little in the garden. I shall post some pics when it looks a little better.

Last weekend was spent with two girlfriends on a scrapbooking weekend. I did not finish that many LO's but I did have a fantastic time. Photos to follow.

I do have a photo of a card I finished today. I hope you like it. x

A card for Rick

2011-01-24T20:38:00.002Z

Hi all, don't know about you but I am kinda pleased that January is on its way out.

Thought I would share a card I was asked to make for card playing Rick.
I got the cards out of a Christmas cracker.
I knew there was a reason to never get rid of anything.

Wishing you all a great week. x

Its been a while.

2011-01-15T18:12:00.003Z

Well its been quite while but hopefully I am back.
I have had problems with blogger for ages and being that I am not all that fab with computers and with the man of the house working overseas (Bloody Army) it just had to wait.
Well he paid us a flying visit and top of the list for jobs that needed to be done was to sort out my blog. I hope this works as next visit is not till April.
I have thankfully been able to keep visiting all you wonderful blogs and occasionally even post a comment or two. Like you I have also been very busy just unable to post what I have been doing.
I hope that over the next few weeks I will be able to post a few of the goings on in the strange life that I lead.

Since I have been gone

My Husband was home

We went for a week away with his folks

We went Camping

My baby started school

We visited The Eden Project

We moved to a new house

We had Christmas

Of course there was a lot going on between things as well as a little crafting, but I will share that with you at a later date.

Until then I hope I still have a few followers and look forward to sharing my life and creations with you. x x x

Blog Candy alert!!!!!!!

2010-05-21T21:41:00.000+01:00

To be in with the chance to win some SU candy pop on over to sues.
Or better still don't and I will have more chance of winning LOL.
http://frankiesue.blogspot.com/

Tidy

2010-04-28T22:30:00.000+01:00

Whilst the table is clear of all my crafting goodness I thought I should take a few photos. If only to prove that there really is a table under all the paper that is usually housed there.

It wont stay like this for long thats for sure. x

Knitting on cocktail sticks

2010-04-27T15:54:00.000+01:00

I thought I would have a go at knitting on cocktail sticks late last night.
I remembered how to cast on and knit but thats as far as it goes for me. So I made my efforts into this.

I am so in love with easel cards. It will be such a surprise when they open the card.
Think I will make a few more of these to store away ready. x

My sons 1st great loss

2010-04-21T21:18:00.000+01:00

Today Harley lost his first tooth. Oh and what a drama it was.
He has had a wobbly one for a few weeks now and oddly enough went to the dentist today. After arriving home the boys where having a kick about and Harley got a ball in the face. He was so worried about his tooth bless him. About 30 mins latter he was 'just checking' it and out it came. If it was not for the blood I think he would have been fine. Oh the tears, boy did they flow.

Once I told him he would be able to drink with a straw in the gap that his tooth had left behind and that the tooth fairy may even leave him some money tonight he was fine.

Just had to record this moment here until I get time to scrap it. x

Retreat LO's

2010-04-18T21:50:00.000+01:00

Hi
I hope you have all been enjoying the wonderful weather we have been having over the last few days. I know I have, I even have an ever so slightly pink nose to prove it.

Well I thought it about time to share a few more LO's from the retreat. So here goes....

My little man used to hate Ice cream but developed a sudden liking for it last summer. That was as long as it was Chocolate.

ARHHHHHHHH!!!!!

Why does it do that? sorry you need to lay on your left side to see this one. x

I love these pics and I am sure I will scrap them over and over. They where taken in a flower meadow at The New Forest show last summer. It was on one of the two afternoons that we saw the sun that week.

This LO was a kit challenge. We had to use a bit of every paper and embellishments in the kit. This photo was taken in St James park London. Oakley was one, and oh so cute. x

Why do they always pull such funny faces when asked to smile?

Ok it did it again. So this time you need to lay on your right side. lol
This is an old one. My self and my brother taken at Hastings about 29 years ago. Notice the cute little monkey. x

Well lets hope this weather lasts. Enjoy it x

Great weekend

2010-04-12T19:44:00.000+01:00

I have had a fantastic weekend. I have been away on a retreat, scrapbooking day and night.
I arrived there just before 10am on Friday and scrapped away until 4:30pm on Sunday. It was fantastic, I scrapped until midnight on Friday and until 3am on Saturday.
I had lots of scrapping to do as I have not done any since the last retreat in October. Bad girl!
I took one class, 2 sketch challenges and 3 kit challenges on top of what I took with me. But enjoyed every bit.

This page won me a sketch challenge.

This one got joint first in the second sketch challenge.
It must have been a lucky photo lol.

This was the page that I did in the lovely Jo's class.

I had a wonderful time as I am sure I have already told you. Made all the better by being with great people.

I hope to share a few more of the LO's done whilst away over the next few days. So please do pop back. x

Easter weekend

2010-04-05T21:32:00.000+01:00

I have had a very busy weekend. I have been busy creating bits and bobs for my wedding order, a little extra Easter gift for the proud new grandma and a little Easter egg hunt for the boys. Amongst other things.
It all looked a bit like this.

Place name cards done.

This cute little Pink bird house is a treat for my mother in-law. With a new granddaughter pink is the in colour right now.x
This was designed by Nichole Heady for papertrey ink.

The boys had a great time at Grandmas today hunting for eggs, then hiding them again and again for Grandad to find.

Hope you all had a great Easter. x

Happy Easter

2010-04-04T11:21:00.000+01:00

New Family Member

2010-03-30T17:24:00.001+01:00

How exciting, My brother-in-law and his partner had there 3rd child yesterday. Both mother and baby are doing well.
Having a new baby girl in the family is a great excuse to head to the shops and look at all things PINK. I love PINK.
With so much cute stuff out there for girls I found it to hard to pick a gift. So I settled on some cute little socks and decided to set about making them look exciting.

Baby sock Cupcakes. x

As my husband is now based in Germany he is off to Holland this weekend to welcome little Poppy into the family.
My gift will travel out with my In-laws tomorrow. As for me I am waiting for a photo, my cuddle will have to wait. : (
Please feel sorry for me LOL x

Cards from over the pond

2010-03-29T12:01:00.000+01:00

Today I would like to share some of the cards I have received from another pen pal Judy B from America.

I love all her cards. She teaches small classes different techniques and I am always happy to receive a card from her class. Thanks Judy x

Oh how I love this little bird.

2010-03-28T22:34:00.000+01:00

Just a quick post tonight.

Here is another card featuring that little bird.

I love this stamp it is so sweet. I feel like I could just keep stamping this image until the cows come home.

Notice the fantastic top notes die!!!! Lucky me x x x

Cards from pen pals

2010-03-27T17:22:00.000Z

As promised here are some of the cards I have received from my pen pals.
The first set of cards are by the very talented Diane C in Australia. Her dream is to have her work published sadly she sees her work through different eyes to me.
Every card I have ever received from her is fantastically stunning. All so beautiful and perfectly presented. Far better than many I have seen published. I wish she would enter some for publishing. I am sure her dream would come true.
See for yourself.

I keep telling her she is fantastic at making cards.
Please leave her a comment I shall pass them all on.

I shall post some cards received from America next.
Until then thanks for looking x x

I am still here

2010-03-24T17:42:00.000Z

Hello bloggers.
Thought I best post some cards in fear you thought I had vanished off the face of the earth.
I have been busy but other than wedding stuff that I will post at a later date not much crafting has been done.

I had a wonderful surprise the other day when I came home to a parcel from a pen pal in America.
She sent me the most wonderful gift completely out of the blue. I am Such a lucky girl and totally thrilled.

This being the 6th letter still unanswered from pen pals in America, Canada and Australia it was about time I wrote my reply's and set about making some cards to send them, before more arrive.

These are the cards I made. I shall try and share some of the many cards I have recieved from them over the past couple of years,.
It is a great way to share ideas with crafters around the world via snail mail.
I love snail mail.x

Busy Busy Busy

2010-03-04T21:59:00.000Z

Just a quickie to say I am busy busy busy and am not getting much time to blog right now.
Here is something I have been working on.

Here is a great find that I am still to work on.

Mothers Day

2010-03-02T10:14:00.000Z

Last Tuesday I went to Sharons Stampin boutique where we worked on Mothers Day gifts.

We made a beautiful card that looks quilted. I love it!

We also stamped a lovely candle to match.

Then there is this cute little bag with bath fizzers inside.

So Mum can run a relaxing bath, light the candle and enjoy some time to herself after a long hard day of being Mum.

I hope my mum will like it. x

Beautiful day

2010-02-17T21:36:00.000Z

Today was a Beautiful day!
As I walked into work at half seven this morning I had a feeling it would be a nice one. It was clear and bright and there was the smell of spring in the air.
Sure enough the sun shone bright and the air warmed beautifully.
I wanted to make sure that I took a little bit of that home with me. So I treated myself to these....

Beautiful blooms. x

2010-02-15T10:23:00.000Z

This was my gift to my husband for Valentines.

I can safely post it now that he has it.

It was made at Sharons valentines class and I have to say, what a fantastic project. I love it! x

This is the covered tin.

You open it up to find this assortment of wonderful things.

Who would not have been happy to receive this?

Short and sweet post today as it is half term and I have the boys to entertain. Hope you all have a great week x

How cute is this

2010-02-13T10:34:00.000Z

Marks and Spencer have started to get there mothers day gifts in store and they are adorable. There is a bit of a cup cake theme going on with so many beautiful things to buy for your~~self~~ mum.
I could not wait till mothers day so treated myself to this.....

the cutest cake stand jotter box.

What do you think?

Daisy daisy

2010-02-11T22:25:00.000Z

I have Daisies on the brain at the moment.
I cant wait to see them growing in the grass. x

Enjoy the weekend x

My New Toy

2010-02-09T13:25:00.004Z

On the way home Saturday I popped into Netto to see if they had something I saw in there flyer.
I thought that they would be sold out. So when I found a whole stack of them I was totally surprised.

Now the thing is I do already own a full sized machine. As to its whereabouts I am not really sure, I expect it is in the loft at my parents.
Still no need to worry about that right now as I have this little beauty. Just perfect for my paper crafting.

Once home I had a little play and these are the first cards made with it.
Hope you like them x
Thanks for stopping by please leave a comment and if you have a blog I shall pop over to yours real soon. x

pics from shoebox swap

2010-02-07T18:08:00.004Z

As promised here are the pictures of the projects I got to make at the swap.

This was Sharons project. You will know Sharon from the Stampin Boutique.
I think the is super cute and love the effect of the piercing around the images.
Thanks Sharon for hosting the swap.
I had a great time and cant wait to do it again. x

This was little Sues card.
I love pink and green together and really enjoyed making this as it was the first card of this type I have made. Cheers Sue x

This Puffy box is so so cute. (sorry for the bad picture)
Denise showed us how to do this and I love it. This is one thing I will make again for sure.
It has so so many uses and once you know how, it is very easy to make. Thanks Denise x

This project beat me! Pat made a lovely card using this beautiful image.
We had to paint it and that was what I could not get the hang of. I learnt that I am not a painter.
Not wanting to be totally beat I re stamped the image and am saving it for a later date.
Thanks Pat x

These three beauties are the projects designed by the very kind Judy (little Jude).
I think she was trying to challenge us with 3 makes.
I really enjoyed making these, the stamps from Unity where a joy to work with.
Thanks for the Easter Bunny Judy x

I had a wonderful time Thanks Girls x x x

My little swap project

2010-02-06T22:59:00.002Z

Just a quick one tonight to show my little make for the swap I went to today.
I wanted something fresh for spring but also wanted to celebrate my favorite chocolate. I have been so worried about the takeover by kraft. Please dont change what I know and love!

I also got to make some really cute projects today. Thanks girls!
I shall try to photograph them tomorrow to share with you all.
Night Night x

Love Sweet Love

2010-02-05T21:36:00.001Z

Tomorrow my Harley is off to a birthday party.
This is not any party but the party of Elise.
Elise has been in love with Harley since day one at school (six months now). She says she is going to marry him. Harley like all men has been a bit slow in accepting this but is now coming round to the idea.
I think it is so sweet.
Anyway I made a quick card tonight for the birthday girl.

I am off to a shoe box swap tomorrow. I will be back to share the projects with you.
Hope you all have a great weekend. x

Play time

2010-01-26T13:29:00.003Z

On Sunday I had a bit of time free to play. So I thought it about time to try out my newish stamp set and punch.
Everything I used was from Stampin up which helps make life easier when it comes to matching things up.
I think the result is quite cute, hope you like it. x

Stampin up Blog Candy

2010-01-25T21:05:00.002Z

If you love stampin up there is some fantastic Candy up for grabs.
Go visit Alex at hau to craft to be in with a chance to win.
best of luck x

Weekend stampin

2010-01-25T11:14:00.003Z

Well its been a while since my last post. I have been slacking with my crafting as everything else seems to be keeping me far to busy.

Great news for me this week.
Following on from my first request to make the stationary for a wedding back in October, which was a great success. I have just had another request for a wedding this year. So that will keep me busy until July.

This Saturday I went to the Stampin boutique that is Sharons.
We spent the best part of the day there making some very pretty things.

The valentines projects at the end where an added surprise. They where set up in Sharons new cabin and I got to sit there alone and make these. I could have stayed in there crafting all day. It is a real little oasis. I WANT ONE!!!!!!!!

Hope you all have a great week. x

Snow Day!

2010-01-13T15:22:00.002Z

Today is St Hilary's Day. According to folklore it is the coldest day of the year.
Well it may not be the coldest day we have had of late but we did wake to the peaceful beauty of snow.
School was closed and I almost skidded off the road twice so declared it a snow day!
Back home for some fun in the snow. x

Happy New Year !

2010-01-01T12:05:00.002Z

Just wanted to take a moment to wish you all a Very Happy New Year and to thank you all for popping by from time to time.

The kettle is always on x

More gifts

2009-12-15T19:48:00.004Z

I had another dinner on Friday with Sharon a local Stampin up demo and the ladies I craft with when I go there.
I have already used this idea but as it went down well last time I thought I would use it again. This time I used after dinner mints.

I have also been very busy making gifts for the children at pre-school and school. With over 50 to make and then 12 teachers gifts as well, it has been all go.
The children have each got a gingerbread cookie with there name on to hang on the tree. The teachers gifts not quite finished, are going to be candles decorated with stamped Christmas images.
I hope they like them. x
Pre-school cookies all ready to go. x

I have been busy.

2009-12-02T16:55:00.004Z

On monday I went to a glimmer mist class at Pickleberry Papercrafts.
I have not played with glimmer mist before through fear of making a mess, they are not the sort of products I can have in the house with 2 little monsters.
Well I had a great time as always when there. The glimmer mist was fab as where the huge template and stamp that we used. I love the LO we made, what do you think?

Last night I went to Sharons stampin boutique and had a nose around her new log cabin. Well I loved it, crafting paradise.
Whilst there we had a rock and roll class and made a beautiful bag and card set. At last I made an easel card. I know I am probably the last crafter on earth to try this but I am a great procrastinator.
Our finished product was this Fantastic set.

Tonight I am out with some ladies from work for our 1st Christmas dinner, well Chinese really. We booked ages ago to make sure we could fit it in.
I made these little gifts for the girls, I hope they like them.
They call themselves the C.R.A.F.T group however they are not crafters. It has more to do with being forgetful.
How rude!!!!!!!

Well that it. Its all work work work for me now until half five on Sunday. Lets hope the rest of the week flies by. x x

I Have Won!!!!!....... No not the Lotto, but as good as. x

2009-12-02T13:36:00.004Z

I am over the moon!
Yes I am a little crazy but I find that helps me to cope day to day.
What I mean is that I am so happy!
I have won some fantastic Blog Candy from Paper Crafts By Rach.
I am so excited I really am lost for words.
All I can say is Thank You. x

This is it!!!!!!!

A FANTASTIC Day!!!!

2009-11-30T20:40:00.007Z

On sat I was a very lucky girl.
I went to Felsted in Essex to a totally free make and take hosted by the lovely Steph. If you have not come across it yet you must visit her blog Stamping and Sharing.

I was not sure what to expect of the day but after following Stephs blog for a while, I knew Steph would be a fab host and I would come away with some fantastic makes.
Well the day exceded all my expectitions.
Steph was an amazing genuine person who I have had the pleasure to meet. She had some lovely friends Kate, Amies and Caryn who helped to keep everything running smoothly.
We arrived at about 11:30 am and where met by the amazing Steph. We walked into the hall and saw this.

There where 30 places all set with 4 beautiful make and take projects.
There was also a huge amount of food for us all.
We all ate and then made these Stunning projects.

At 4 pm the event was sadly over. However this was not the end of a day made in heaven. Amazingly as if the day itself was not enough Steph also gave us all a goody bag to take home. It was like Christmas.

We also all received this sweet little choc gift from Linda. Thank you Linda x

I cant believe it Steph has said she plans to do it all again. FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!

The Crafty Cuttings of Wiccababe: Super Duper Candy Time

2009-11-25T18:58:00.000Z

The Crafty Cuttings of Wiccababe: Super Duper Candy Time

You just have to take a look at this Blog Candy. You have to see it to believe it.
I know I am keeping everything crossed for this one. x

My latest makes

2009-11-18T14:14:00.005Z

I have not posted any of the things that I have created at Sharons classes for a while. So hear are the last three.

This is such a cute little desk calender. It has a little draw underneath that holds 4 handy cards. Beautiful. x

We did these on Friday. It was a hard slog but well worth it I now have a few ideas for my Christmas card. I really must get started on those.

This was last nights class using the rolla stamps. This would also make a great gift. Its a great folder style box and 4 great cards for all different occasions. x
Sadly there is only one more class before Christmas I hope it wont be long before we are back at it in the new year. x Thanks Shaz x

More fantastic blog candy

2009-11-17T23:25:00.002Z

Crystal is offering the chance to win some truly fantastic blog candy. You really must pay her a visit hear.

Blog Candy

2009-11-15T21:00:00.004Z

Linda over at purely stamping is giving away some great blog candy.
Please pop by and pay her a visit. x

There is also some great Candy up for grabs here.

Pay it forward

2009-11-07T18:54:00.003Z

I found this on whilst blog hopping today on Dawn Wicks blog and thought it was a really lovely idea so have decided to join in.

I think it sounds like a FABULOUS idea, see what you think .....

1.Everyone who leaves a comment on any of my blog posts this month will go into a draw. On the last day of the month I will randomly choose three names for whom I will make a little handmade ‘something’. It will be a surprise and it will arrive on your doorstep when you least expect it!

2. I will have 365 days to do it in.

So what's the catch? To get a handmade gift from me, you have to play too. This means YOU have to pledge to send a little handmade something to three readers of your blog. It doesn't have to be scrapbooky or cardy - just handmade.

3. You must have a blog. (obviously!)

4. BEFORE you comment here, you must post about your Pay It Forward on your blog to keep the fun going, and display the Pay It Forward button.

I will include anyone who follows the above rules. Remember - you got a full year so plenty of time to actually do the PIF ...

Happy Halloween part 2

2009-10-31T22:37:00.003Z

2nd post today.
Well the boys are sleeping soundly all tucked up in there beds, so I thought I would post a few more pictures that I took tonight.

Happy Halloween

2009-10-31T14:33:00.003Z

Well the day has arrived and lots of little children are very excited.
My 2 are off to a Halloween Party this evening and are very very excited.
We have just spent a little bit of time preparing some treat bags for the children who come trick or treating at our door.
Here they are....

Hope you all have a great evening and remember, be safe be seen.
Glow sticks at the ready. x

My first Scrapping Retreat.

2009-10-26T14:00:00.002Z

I am exhausted.
I got back yesterday from a 3 day scrap booking retreat, it was fantastic.
I have never spent so much time scrapping( 3 days ) we started early and finished very late. Or should that be early morning.
The time just flew by and I wish it could have been longer. Still I got lots of new ideas and finished lots of new LO's.
14 single pages
1 double page
a candle and one unfinished 4 pages in one LO.

I am also off to scrapaholix tonight so not going to unpack yet.
when I do I shall take some pics of my LO's and post them here.
Enjoy the rest of the day x

Stampin up class

2009-10-21T10:14:00.003+01:00

Last night as always, was a very enjoyable evening spent at Sharons stampin up class.
We made a fantastic Teachers gift and I love it.

I will be making these as Christmas gifts for the teachers this year.

Thanks for looking, Have a great day. x

I love Paperchase

2009-10-20T11:57:00.003+01:00

I popped into Paperchase this morning to get yet another pack of paper for the wedding order I am working on. I was 4 sheets short.
I could not resist having a look around and as usual they had fab stock. The Christmas stock is amazing and so much that can be used in my crafting.
I was very good and said to myself I could only have one thing. So I chose yet another note book.
Here it is..........

It is so so cute. The cover is fabric and parts of the pattern are stitched.
I love it. x

OMG!!!!!!!!!!

2009-10-12T20:03:00.003+01:00

I am in shock my little blog has had a mention on the home page of UK Scrappers.
Wow Wow Wow and Huge Thanks. x x x x

My 1st trip to Pickleberry Papercrafts

2009-10-12T19:18:00.003+01:00

Today I had a fantastic time playing with paper at Pickleberry.
I went with Louise to a class taken by the lovely Jane Dean. In the class we made the cutest advent calender ever. It is all ready to be filled with chocs, all for me!!!!!!!

Sorry the pics are not great. I could not wait till daylight.

Now I must tell you more about this beautiful little bit of papercraft heaven.
If I had not gone with Louise I may never have found it. Don't let that put you off, its more to do with my navigation skills than anything else.
We entered the door into the lobby and where met by a lovely smell and a feast fit for any crafters eyes. I must have spent at least the first five mins in ore of the beautifully crafted things all around me. All beautifully displayed to show them off to there very best.
The shop its self is a lesson to all just how much you can do, and do well with a small space. There are more beautiful things to buy there than in the size of a store like Hobby craft.
Well that's it what more can I say other than I loved it.
So here's what I bought..

And this lush ribbon.

As if all this was not enough excitement for one day, I was also lucky enough to see Jane's studio in all it glory....real eye candy. x

Bad blogger

2009-10-10T14:02:00.009+01:00

I have not updated my blog for a while and I feel bad about it. However it is a good thing really as it means instead of playing around on my laptop, I have been playing with paper.
I have been busy with card orders and a huge wedding order that is still ongoing.
I have also been to another Stampin up evening over at Sharons.
I also had the pleasure of spending last sat and sun at 2 different crops. I had a fantastic time.
Here are some of the things I have been doing.

This is the' scrapbooking in and out the box' that I did at Sharon's.

Made with lots of pics of me. My Aunt gave them to me When I was expecting Harley.

I did this at the scrap loonies crop in Woking. What a great bunch of ladies. They are holding a retreat early next year. Details can be found in Scrapbook Magazine.

My favorite view on London.

This is page I did at the Golden Green Crop. I am off to a retreat with this lovely lot later this month. I cant wait!!!!!!!

This was done at Scrapaholix. Sorry it is on its side, consider it a little exercise to streach your neck.

This paper is so so cute love it.

I lifted this LO. I cant remember where I saw it but I think it is just gorgeous.

I must now get on with that wedding order as there is just so much to do.
Thank you for looking and let me know it was you who visited by leaving a comment, I just love them. x

Blog Candy

2009-10-01T00:05:00.001+01:00

Candy

I cant believe I got out of bed to try and win blog candy, but I did and you can too if you are still up and get there before 1am

There are 3 blogs to visit Here, Here and Here.
Best of luck x

Alexandra Palace Stash

2009-09-26T21:00:00.003+01:00

Well today I went to The Big Stamp and Scrapbooking Show.
I had a great day and got all that I had on my list apart from on item.
I also got tons that was not on my list and now have another list. Craft stash shopping is just a never ending, I love it!
There were a few new companies at the show. It was nice to see them and they had some great new stuff to show.
Sadly there were some companies that I was hoping to see that were absent and not as many stamps as I had hoped to see.
Oh well I will have to go shopping again soon. x

Greenwich Park

2009-09-20T18:48:00.005+01:00

Today I took the boys to Greenwich park with Louise and her two girls. We met up with Shimelle and some other great people who's names escape me (i am not good with names).
Louise had an invite to meet up with them and take some pictures. She kindly asked if I would like to join her and I have to say I was a little apprehensive but am now glad I said yes.
Shimelle was lovely, great with the children and full of interesting stories. She had also baked cup cakes for everyone.
The weather was perfect and we all had a great time.
The boys have not stopped talking about throwing leaves at poor Shimelle, they really got her good.

Latest scrapping

2009-09-19T13:23:00.004+01:00

Thursday evening was spent at West Kingsdown scrapaholix group.
I did one page at the group and the second at home last night. The great thing is there is still enough left for more LO's.
I really like these papers and love the colours. For a change I thought I would do a page about me, It an old picture pre marriage and children. I loved my car and was very sad to have to get rid of it years latter when having a baby meant we needed space for a car seat and pram. Still I have my beautiful boys now, the second one Oakley being the subject of my second page.
I am looking forward to Monday and meeting up at the Sidcup Scrapaholix group.

Love this

2009-09-18T12:37:00.005+01:00

I made this last week but it has been a very hectic time at home right now.

This is a beautiful bird house card box. I made it at Sharons last week and I just love it. I hope to make some as gifts for Christmas.

I am off to Sharons again on Tuesday and I am really looking forward to creating another fantastic project.

Busy Week

2009-09-10T10:26:00.006+01:00

HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY

This week has been a very busy happy and for me emotional week
Sunday was my little mans 5th Birthday.
He had a fantastic day and was very lucky, getting lots of lovely gifts.

1st DAY AT SCHOOL

Then as if a Birthday was not exciting enough a way to start your week. Monday was his 1st day at BIG school.
I was well behaved and just about held it together and managed to hide my tears well. I am so proud of my little man.
He looked so very smart and was so brave. He went in very well and came out looking forward to the next day.

Mrs Jarvis

BACK TO PRE SCHOOL

Also this Wednesday My baby went back to Pre-School moving up from the starters class to the older childrens class. He was very pleased to find that he has been given his brothers coat peg. Simply things mean so much to little ones.
His day went well and with pre-school in the morning and Tea and Toys at the church in the afternoon he was asleep by 5pm.

I am a very proud Mummy this week, as I am every week but this week has been so very special.

2009-09-07T19:32:00.003+01:00

I today received this award from Nina who herself has a wonderfully fabulous blog.
I am thrilled!!! My blog was up there with some truly fabulous blogs. Thank you very very much Nina. x

In accepting this award I also agree to pass it on to five other people and list five things I am addicted to.

I am addicted to tons of things but the 5 that spring to mind are;

1. Cadburys
2. Coke a cola
3. Cath Kidston
4. Paper craft shopping
5. The internet / craft forums etc

I would like to pass this award on to 5 people who have FABULOUS blogs.

1. Ann
2. Shaz
3. Sarah
4. Sue
5. Rachael

Herne Bay

2009-08-24T19:47:00.003+01:00

Don't you just love beach huts? I would love so much to have a beach hut. I love love love them.

Yesterday we took the boys to Herne Bay for a picnic on the beach.
The weather was glorious and we all had a fantastic time.

I love my postman today!!!!

2009-08-12T16:32:00.005+01:00

My postman was my best friend this morning. He knocked on the door at 8am ish With a pizza box for me. It was from Crafts U love. I had ordered a few sheets of the new magnolia papers, they are just so so cute. Wish I had got more now.

Then about half hour later he was back. This was Fantastic, another pizza box.
I know it seems a if I have been spending too much but I blame Louise at Sidcup Scrapaholix for this.
I was scrapping with her on Sunday at the Hawley crop that is run by ChelleH1 on UKS if anyone is interested.
Anyway Louise pulls out this fabulous kit from Sarahs Card Ltd. Now I have bought off Sarahs cards before and am a big fan of one of there design team members Rachael Elliott, so I have admired these kits and what she does with them for some time.
Well when I had this kit in my hands and was able to touch feel and smell it in all its glory. I knew right at that moment I HAD TO HAVE ONE!
I then reluctantly passed it to Michelle to have a look and have to say it was like magic she had the same thoughts as me.
Unbeknown to us while we were in ore of the kits beauty and the fantastic idea booklet it comes with, Louise is on her phone checking out the web site and says' They only have 2 kits left'.
Well that was it 'ORDER THEM QUICK'!!!!!!!!
All the rest is history.

Loving that sunshine

2009-08-11T14:17:00.004+01:00

Scrapaholix

Last night was my 1st visit of the month to scrapaholix.
I must admit that this month the papers in the kit are not something I would pick myself but as so often when this happens I am still pleased with the end result.

After reading a thread on UKS about how long it takes to finish a Layout, I was shocked that it only took some, 20mins.
I until sunday had tons of unfinished pages as I never seem to finish them in the couple of hours I have at Scrapaholix.
That was until last night. I did 2, yes 2 LO's last night. It was all down to the prep and the help of a sketch. So now I have found the secret I hope this will help me get more done.
Here is the second page. Sorry not a great picture, too much sun ( if that is possible).

Its Candy Time

There is some lovely blog candy up for grabs over at the crafty den. So why not pay Denise a visit at her blog and check out her great work.
Don't delay candy finishes on the 23rd AUGUST.

What a great Sunday

2009-08-09T21:06:00.007+01:00

Sunday Morning

What fabulous weather we have had today. We got up this morning and walked through the woods to the park where the boys had heaps of fun.

Hawley Crop

This afternoon I went to the first meeting of a new crop in Hawley, Dartford. It ran from 2 - 6:30pm and had the use of a cricut and other bits and bobs. I had a fab time and managed to finish off a few layouts that have been sitting around for a while. I am a very happy bunny.
The great thing is there is more fun to be had tomorrow at Scrapaholix.

Eagle Heights

Yesterday we took the boys to 'Eagle Heights'. The weather was wonderful and we all had a great time.

Blog Candy

2009-08-05T20:57:00.002+01:00

This lovely blog candy is up for grabs over on Paper crafts by Rach. Pop by and have a look at her wonderful blog, share some love and leave her a comment, you will then be in with a chance to win. x

I just had to

2009-08-04T19:53:00.003+01:00

I just had to post a few of the happier memories of our holiday. Now that we are home warm and dry and all the washing is done ( still got the ironing to do, but that can wait). I can forget all the rain and remember the good times.

Oakley has also now got the full on chicken pox but at least I have now got that out of the way. They have both had it and apart from being very tired in the day, uncomfortable with the spots, restless and upset at night they have both coped very well with it. We have to be thankful for that. x

Whilst I was away

2009-08-03T15:11:00.007+01:00

I have arrived home to some wonderful awards for my blog.
I have been very lucky and been awarded this

Angie at Shozzys place Has been very kind in giving me this award and it has reminded me that blogging is wonderful. I have made some great blogging friends in the short time I have been doing this. It is always great that people have visited your blog but it is wonderful when they leave a comment and extra special when they keep coming back and comment time and time again. It is what builds blogging friendships.
Thank you guys.
I would like to pass this award onto

Enfys

Sue

Julia

Crystal

I also recieved an award from Sue. Thank you so much sue it was a great surprise.
This is it

I would like to pass this award on to

Jana

Sally

Angie

Sandie

I love to visit these blogs as they are beautifully interesting as are the ones in the circle of friendship. If you have not been to these blogs before then why not pop over and pay them a visit. Dont forget to leave them a comment x

I hope you all enjoy the awards. x

We are back, a little wet but back.

2009-08-01T19:14:00.008+01:00

We arrived home from our summer holiday camping trip yesterday.
The journey home was a long one but at least the sun was out.
Unlike our week away. It rained every day and so hard on the Sunday that out tent was flooded and ended up floating on the rain water. If it wasn't for the little ones it would have been fine. However we do have little ones and as they need to be warm and dry we had to take drastic measures. So new tent shopping we went.
Lucky for us Millets had a half price tent sale and we got a whoppa for a fantastic price.
Back at the campsite we were able to see the areas least rain affected areas and picked a great one.
To cut a long story short, we washed and dried our stuff moved to our new tent (its huge) and got on with the rest of our holiday.
The highlight had to be our day at The New Forrest Show, it was a fantastic day with tons to see, do, buy and try. I hope to go again next year
.

We still enjoyed the break well you cant let the weather stop you.
On the Wednesday we went into Lymington and saw Princess Anne at the sailing club.

On Thursday we went to The New Forest Show. It was a long day with lots of walking ( the show is massive). The boys did so well walking for over 5 hours. Yes we had some pit stops but I still think they did well especially with Harley still getting over the pox and Oakley's first spot starting to show.
We had lunch in a dry spot under a tree whilst the rain poured down, the boys loved it. There was live music playing and it was a little festival like.
We had a ride on a horse and cart and walked through the most beautiful wild flower meadow. The boys made bird feeders and planted seeds to attract honey bees. I got a pair of Fitflops and the boys all got new Crocs. A great day was had by all. x
As you can see the sun did shine a little between the the downpours and it is these moments that I shall try to remember.

Teachers Treats

2009-07-23T21:11:00.003+01:00

Well thats it, the summer holidays have started.

For us this has been a very strange time. Harley has finished pre-school and will be starting big school in September. This is something that I find very hard to accept, my boy is growing up and very fast.

Oakley is also growing fast and he will be starting at the older childrens setting of pre-school in September. So they are both moving on.

As a Thank you to all the staff at pre-school we made little tea light boxed gifts. 15 of them.

Sadley due to Harley having Chicken pox both the boys missed there last days at school. Harley was very upset about this as he really loves it and has recently made some good friends.

I hope that he enjoys big school as much.

I am glad that our pre-school days are not over yet and Oakley still has awhile to go. They are very lucky to go to a wonderful pre-school with great staff. They really love it and I get very emotional about things like that.

We have been very lucky with the chicken pox. Harley has not suffered too much, just being a little restless and upset at night.

Here are some of his pox pictures.

Chicken Pox

2009-07-21T11:26:00.010+01:00

I am so sad that My Little man is missing his last days of Pre-School, Due to Chicken Pox. He is so missing his little friends that he only sees when at school and some of which will be going to new schools. He will have to wait till September before he sees them again. A few that he talks about will be Going to the same primary school as him and he is so looking forward to seeing them then.The spots have not come out too well in the photo but they are all over his body face and head. Just waiting for the other one to come out with it now.

Sports Day

Last Wednesday was sports day at Pre-school and dispite a few showers great fun was had by all. It was Harleys last sports day at Pre-school and Oakleys first. They both had a fab time as did all the others. Who knows one of those little stars maybe a sports man or woman of the future. WOW!

What a great surprise!

2009-07-17T19:38:00.005+01:00

Oh me oh my!!!!!! I have been awarded a 'I like your style' blog award.

The award came from Dottie and she can be found here.

Thank you so very much Dottie.

As part of accepting this award is ,to promise to share it. I now have to work out how to do that. (I am not very good on the computer.)

I would like to share it with the person who gets my mojo flowing. I first saw her LO's on UK Scrappers. I have to say I love her work and all the little detail she adds without over doing it. Thank you Rachael I love your style.

Thank you so very much again Dottie x

I love pink.

2009-07-14T23:06:00.003+01:00

Just a quick one before bed, I am so sad. As you may know I bought a slice a few weeks ago and I love it, well I did untill now. I have just payed a visit to the why slice site for people with the slice and they have done this to me.

I cant belive it. I love pink and would loved to have had the pink and black Bigshot but got that to early and have the blue and black one. Now there is to be a pink slice.

Its sad I know but being the only female in the house pink is special to me.

I am off to cry myself to sleep. x

Buttons, Blog Candy and A New Crop.

2009-07-14T09:48:00.002+01:00

This is just half a shelf of some of my stash. I love buttons. I like to use them when crafting and I also like to see them in there little Ikea jars, sorted into colour on the shelf. Buttons are cute!!!!!

Blog Candy

Whilst having a nose around this morning I have found tons of blog candy so here are the links:

Dottie at Holiday floral pieces here is having a floral give away which ends at the end of July. Please pop over and pay her a visit.

Crystal also has blog candy ending the same time. She has a great blog with some fantastic stuff to share with you. Visit her here.

Fran has made some great stuff to show on here blog. She is celebrating a birthday and 100,000 hits so has some fab blog candy on offer here. Visit before the 21st July to enter.

Priscilla has a fantastic wonderful huge prize as her blog candy. Fancy a Bigshot and Doctors bag plus more. Visit her to enter before 14th Aug. She will be celebrating 30,000 hits here.

These are all great blogs sharing great crafting projects and wonderful prizes. Huge thanks to them all and best of luck everyone. x

A New Scrapbooking Crop

Great news!

There is a new crop starting in Dartford at the Hawley Pavilion. The first one is on Sunday the 9th Aug'09 2pm-6:30pm. £6 is the cost.

So if you are a scrapbooker and would like to spend a bit of time out of the house with others who share your love come and join in. If you are new to scrapping or it fill your every waking hour you are sure to have fun.

Michelle is running this crop and you can contact her for information and to book a place at michelle_halluk@yahoo.co.uk.

Just Finished

2009-07-13T22:46:00.003+01:00

I just finished a page from last months Scrapaholix kit and this is it. It is an old photo from when we lived in London whilst my husband was serving with the forces. It was taken in St James park which is a place we visited most days. The boys loved St James, just running around watching the pelicans and other birds or playing in the sandpit. Its a wonderful park and I have to say my favourite.

Latest page

2009-07-04T22:29:00.000+01:00

I spent another great evening at The Kraft Shop in West Kingsdown on thursday. This is the LO we did. I love it and the papers are beautiful they are from We R Memory Keepers and are part of the Tiffanys range.

On Friday the school that my eldest is due to start at in sept had a fun day evening. So after work we took a walk up there. It was great fun the kids were having a fantastic time. My 2 cherubs had there 1st ever go on a huge inflatable slide. As they climbed to the top I was a little worried they may change their minds and there faces at the start of there decent where full of fear. No need to worry by the time they got to the bottom they where full of beans, they loved it.

I love these little moments in life x x

Last night makes and a big Thank You.

2009-07-01T18:19:00.000+01:00

As I said yesterday I was off out. I went to Sharons she is listed in my faves under stampinboutique. We made a great mini pizza box filled with cards and two other cards of my own design to go with my box. I love this idea and think it would make a really cute gift.

Would love to know what you think. x

A huge Thank You to Jo Power over at http://www.craftyallotments.blogspot.com/ . Today I recieved a great parcel of Blog Candy that I won from her blog. It is my 1st ever Blog Candy and I am a very happy bunny. Here it is

Thank you to all those who visit my blog, feel free to leave a comment or just say hi, its always great to see who you are so I can pay a visit to you also. Enjoy the evening x

Card swop pen pals

2009-06-30T18:27:00.000+01:00

I have a few pen pals that I swop cards with in America. This is great as I get to have great friends and share ideas. As July 4th is almost here last night I set about my 4th July cards. I finished them today and here they are.

Well I have to shoot off now as I am off to another Stampin up class tonight, will show our makes soon. x

Hope you all have a great evening x

Armed Forces weekend

2009-06-28T20:07:00.000+01:00

Brighton

Well today we decided on a trip to Brighton for a picnic on the beach. After a long search for a car park space, we had to eventually park in the shopping centre. Shopping was not the plan but as we were leaving the car park I saw Cath Kidston carrier bags. These where all the more pleasing to the eye as they had the word SALE on them. So that was it, shopping had to come 1st, Picnic 2nd.

I was a little sad to see that the purse that I have only had a few months is now in the sale so along with a few sale bits I also treated myself to the picnic rug I have had on my wish list for a while now.

I took a few pics on the beach and although it look overcast it was very warm and there where folk swimming in the sea.

On the way back to the car we passed Choccywoccydoodah and I could not pass by without a good nose round and a few pictures of the most fabulous chocolate creations.

I am a chocoholic and have already eaten 2 bars whilst writing this blog, but how anyone could destroy these by eating them is beond me. They are fantastic.

Sat 27th June 2009 Armed Forces Day

This was the 1st ever Armed forces day and with our connections to the forces we went along to Battersea Park London to show our support. It was not what we expected to say the least, however the boys enjoyed it and loved running around the park. Harley also was asked to be in a photo for the Wandsworth Guardian, so if any one gets it, save me a copy. x

I hope a good weekend was had by all and that you are ready for the heatwave that is to join us tomorrow.

Please leave a comment even if it is just a quick 'hello'. It makes me smile to know I have had visitors.

Great blogs with fantastic Blog Candy

2009-06-28T09:08:00.000+01:00

I am just doing a quick post to draw your attention to 2 great blogs offering fantastic Blog Candy. The 1st blog is Enfys over at Going Buggy http://goingbuggy.blogspot.com/ please pay her a visit and take a look at her great blog. The 2nd is Leslie at Leslies lof http://lesliesloft-leslie.blogspot.com/ This is also a great place to visit. I hope you enjoy both.
I hope to be back later to tell you about yesterday Armed Forces Day, and post some more pictures. Enjoy the sun and have a lovely day. x

Link to pin cushions

2009-06-24T22:09:00.000+01:00

I have been asked how to make the little pin cushion, here is the link. Hope you like and dont forget to share your creations. http://craftstylish.com/item/945/how-to-make-pretty-pincushions/ x

Loving the sunshine today.

2009-06-23T18:58:00.000+01:00

I finished another page.

I finished another scrapaholix page, hope you like it. I have so so many unfinished pages I find it a real lift when I get one finished.

Trying something new.

Today I decided to have a go at something new. I found a link to this through another blog (If it was yours thank you). I have done so much blog hopping that I can't remember who's blog it was, Sorry.
Anyway I made this cute little pin cushion all based around the lid of a fizzy drinks bottle. I think I will be making a few more of these with more detail.

Trying to make a rented house feel like Home.

We live in a rented house and not being able to decorate as we would like makes it hard to feel at home. I find that because of this I love the little things all the more. Here are some of the things I love having around.

Oh yes there is so much. I just love cute pretty little things. I cant get enough of them, and I am sure there will be more to follow.

Stampin Boutique

2009-06-17T06:58:00.000+01:00

Last night I went to see shaz at http://www.stampinboutique.blogspot.com/ .

I met her at a stampin up open house day she had at hers, it was great fun. I have since been to a stamping day at hers but last night was for a Fathers day class. I loved it.

This is what we made, thank Shaz. x

Scrapaholix

2009-06-16T16:30:00.000+01:00

As I dont get much time to scrap at home I really enjoy the time I spend at Scrapaholix. I like that I get to try new things and that the kits are not always what I would buy and that no matter how much I dislike the papers I always like what we do with them.

The best thing has to be the people. Before I took the plunge and went on my own to the West Kingsdown group, I knew no one who scrapped. I have to say what a great group of people they are and thanks Gen for running a fab group.

I love it so much that waiting a whole month till our next meeting was just to long so I also joined the Sidcup group and that is where I made this LO. Louise had done it as an example and I loved it. She got the sketch but cant remember where, so if it was your idea let us know we loved it.

This is the 1st title done with my slice.

Thank You

2009-06-15T22:25:00.000+01:00

Huge thanks to all those that have taken the time to visit my blog and hugs and kisses to those that have left comments. This is fab I am loving it!!!!!

Jo over at http://www.craftyallotments.blogspot.com/ has reached her 100th blog and to celebrate she is having a give away. I am loving your support and I am sure she will too, pop and visit her. x x x

THE SLICE

I have yet to make any one thing. I did cut a title to finish one of my many un-finished pages. Other than that I have just been cutting, tons of shapes in diff sizes. I LOVE IT.

Thanks to you all again.
Make someone smile today, Leave a comment on their Blog. x

Shopping

2009-06-13T17:51:00.000+01:00

Today has been a great day, I went craft shopping!!!!!!!!!

I GOT A SLICE!!!!

I have been thinking about this for a while. Then last weekend I saw Paula Pascual demo it at The Craft Barn and really fell in love with it. They had them but I resisted, and I am glad I did I got one today £20 cheeper. I am a Happy Bunny. x

I also got some other bits I will try to post later. x

School Visit

2009-06-10T20:07:00.000+01:00

Well Today was a BIG day for my eldest son Harley. We visited his soon to be primary school. We went for 2 hours this morning to meet his soon to be teacher and head of school. Then back this afternoon for a half hour story time, with two more visits to come before the end of term.

I am pleased to say he was very excited about the visit, a little clingy when there but on the whole it went very well.

A big thank you to Anita Christensen who has a blog called Stamping mama of 2. She some how found my blog ( the day I created it) and left my first recieved comment. As for as I know she is my one and only visiter so far. If you come back Anita many thanks and I hope I am not boring you. x

If you have not been to her blog please pay her a visit as she is just 6 hits away from 10,000. To celebrate there is some blog candy up for grabs.

2009-06-09T16:39:00.001+01:00

Thought I should post some of my creations. These are some that I made back last year.
This little maze book was a gift I made for each of the Grandma's . I added a hard cover and spine to make it a bit stronger.
Wish I had made myself one now.

Having two boys it is a joy to work wit PINK.

This card was made for a family friend whos Daughter had just got engaged.

I now have a big order of table stationary to make for the wedding. How exciting!

2009-06-09T16:12:00.000+01:00

We just came back after a week in the New Forest. We had the best time and the weather could not have been better.

We spent a lot of time by the sea in Mudeford and lymington also visiting Christchurch and Lyndhurst. The boys had a fantastic time and really enjoyed the crabbing.

This holiday was a treat from the in-laws and so we stayed in a cottage this time. very nice it was too. When we go back at the end of July it will be a camping holiday. Done only once before and not really my thing. However the boys loved it, so we are going back.

If you have never been (why not) you really must. The new forest and surrounding areas are simply stunning. A place to relax and take life easy or fill your days visiting the many attractions in the area.

My Blog!!!!!!!!!

2009-06-09T14:55:00.000+01:00

Well this is it, I have got a BLOG.
I dont expect many folks will be interested but it will give me something to do with my hands whilst watching TV.
I plan to post ( as my Blog name says) about my life and my creations.
I am however not that great on the computer so we will just have to see how it goes. Fingers crossed. x