Swindon Scrapaholic Club November Chat

[AlliR]

Here's a summary of this month's activities:

Club dates are:

Saturday 10th November, 9.30am – 1.00pm
Monday 19th November, 7.00pm – 9.40pm

Everyone is welcome, please just let me know if you wish to book a place. Details re: venue, costs, future dates etc can be found here (http://www.scrapaholics.co.uk/main.php?page=Club-Swindon).

Crop on the 10th

Your chance to scrap and chat. We have Scrapajack joining us for any stash needs you may have.

Class on the 19th

The kit contains 2 7Gypsies patterned papers, 4 sheets of cardstock (2 cream, 1 blue, 1 orange), a 12x12 Crafters Workshop scallop and swirls template, 5 small orange flowers and 5 small black flowers. My examples using the kit can be found below.

Please remember that you can attend the class session without having the club kit if you prefer.

[AlliR]

Welcome to November everyone!

[AlliR]

I've tried to PM everyone who didn't find the auto created Oct thread about this new thread but their inboxes are full..... hope they find us soon!

[Mary Buttons]

Hi Alli
Here is the LO I was working on last night I used one of the hamble overlays on it. Baby Blue Eyes (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=141581&cat=500&ppuser=11077)

[JoolsG]

Hi Alli :D I found the thread (I was one of those guilty of a full inbox - emptied it now though so it's ready for filling up once more...:lol:)

[Sandie V]

Just bookmarking.......again :lol:

[AlliR]

I know it is a bit bonkers isn't it?? :lol: Well I have had a busy day... went to view some photos my sister and I had taken last week, and ordered a couple, then working and committee stuff this afternoon. Now I have to plan the Christmas tree collage we will make at playgroup tomorrow. All fun :lol:

[Corinna]

Yes, I'm guilty of a full inbox too! :lol: But I've been a good girl and emptied it, so hopefully it won't happen again Miss!

Hope everyone has had a good day. I feel like I have been running around like a lunatic this week. Sam is now at nursery every morning, but that means lots more bike trips for me. I am sooooo fed up of doing 2 different schools! Put our application for school in today, so now just have to wait until 15th Feb to find out if I only have a few more months of double school runs, or whether it will be a few more years!! Aaaarrrggghhhh

Right off to make some Christmas cards - first time ever, I must be mad! :lol:

[AlliR]

I was guilty yesterday until I got an email saying that MaryB had tried to PM me.....

Fingers crossed your school application goes OK.

[Mary Buttons]

Morning All
One of my Teamies found this (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?p=4099119#post4099119), it will make the new automatic thread much easier to find

I am off into town shortly I am going to get my rail ticket for Skipton for Christmas and then to find lots of sillies for an advent parcel for my kids going to either have a lot of fun or frustration hope its the first one :lol:

[Sandie V]

Morning everyone :D

[scarymary555]

Hello Peeps

Was up at 4.30am this morning to pick DD up from Gatwick - she flew back from Cuba and landed at 7.00am. Feel shattered now and am going to catch up on a few zzzz's in a minute! :P

Bought a wireless keyboard and mouse yesterday but so far it's done nothing but drive us up the wall! The 'hot keys' along the top that are supposed to load Explorer, Outlook etc. only seem to work when they want to and all the buttons are in different places to my last keyboard! :wacko:

Speak later.

[peachey-kins]

grrr well im annoyed that i'm awake! i normally sleep til 1630 when im on nights but the annoying neighbour with the 5 motorbikes has been outside revving what feels like all of them up! so i woke up at 1500.

[peachey-kins]

alli Kentra received your Sunshine books and says thanks

[AlliR]

Oh thanks Steph, meant to check the thread but never got round to it. Glad they were OK.

Well Trudy and I have had an eventful day! She helped me out at playgroup today as Selena in on hols - it's the first week where we have taken over the running of it. Was all going really well until Joe fell over and bashed his head on a plastic box resulting in a lump the size of a golf ball (no kidding!!) and becoming all hot and clamy..... After 2 hours in A&E he hasn't fractured anything and we have to just keep an eye on him. I was in a lot worse state that him! It's gone down quite a lot now, but he is going to have one corker of a bruise! Boys :blink:

Hope you've all had a calmer day than that :lol:

[Sandie V]

Oh Alli, what a fright for all of you. Hope you all recover from the shock! Boys can be quite a liability sometimes don't you think!!!

[Mary Buttons]

Oh Alli that is not nice hope he will be OK, and you also.

I have had a fun day getting lots of silly pressies to make up advent parcels for my DD, DSIL, DS & his girl friend. finding 24 x 4 things I thought would be a real challenge but then I went into the bazaar in the brunel when Early learning used to be and they had lots of sillies that I know will at least please Andy & Neil if not Helen & Gemma.

[AlliR]

Good for you Mary, I am sure they will love their pressies.

[Sandie V]

Mary I love that shop!! We bought a few things for the boys in there for xmas too :)

[JoolsG]

Good morning everyone.

Hope Joe is looking and feeling better this morning Alli - boys scare you... Noah has already had to go to the hospital twice so far for stitches! I think until they reach a certain age (probably 40! :lol:) they just seem to have no sense!!!

Beautiful day isn't it? Got to take Kat to the Ridgeway Leisure Centre for a swimming assessment and then get things organised for Hettie's 9th birthday sleepover party. Only 2 friend invites so not many children. She wants pizza followed by chocolate fondue. Hopefully I can then persuade them in to their jammies and send them up to her room for an evening filled with dvds and popcorn... yum...

Oh, and somewhere along the line I NEED to tidy my scraproom and perhaps fit in some scrapping... possible? I think not? :lol:

What's everyone else up to?

[Sandie V]

Absolutely NOTHING Jools, I have no plans at all!! The boys have scuttled of to their rooms with PS2 games and Hannah is watching Charlie & Lola on Cbeebies :)

SO........I guess I'd better do a bit of HW, and then maybe some scrapping later on :blink:

Hope you have a good day, and the sleepover is a success too.

[AlliR]

Joe is fine today - swelling almost completely gone but he has a bright blue bruise which covers half his forehead. ouch!

Dave has just gone shopping with the boys as I need to do the 2 hours I work I missed yesterday. Then we have a few boring jobs to do this afternoon, and a friend coming over for curry and a chat this evening.

Hope you all have a good day.

[scarymary555]

Morning.....ooppss afternoon all!

Thank goodness Joe is OK Alli....looks like runs to the hospital are gonna feature in your life for the next ?????? years!?!? Only had to go up there once with Megz and a couple of times with Rhys but some kids are just soooo accident prone!

Nothing much planned for the weekend.....just a take it easy sort of one. MUST go clean the bathroom properly though - something I've been putting off all week! :P

[Mary Buttons]

Afternoon Folks
Have just got back from the church, we got quite a bit of work done and the one room that I wanted to clear of all the rubbish accumulated there has been clear so am pleased with that, we can now use that room for storing the goods from a Thursday morning which will be much better than where they are at the mo.

Just had a phone call from a friend, meeting her at Starbucks 3 O'clock so must dash.
Speak later.

[AlliR]

Morning all. Sounds like you had a busy but productive day yesterday MaryB.

[scarymary555]

Morning Peeps...

Had a very strange day yesterday, I awoke to a lump on my neck which then turned out to be two...looks like bites maybe. They got bigger and more painful during the day but luckily they seem to be going down a bit this morning. Didn't actually do much yesterday but yet was bored all day and evening too. DH was away, there was nothing on the TV, even the kids went out!! Talk about 'Billy no-mates'!! Normally I would be over the moon and do loads of scrappin' but I didn't feel like doing that either! Hopefully today will bring better things. At least I'm getting on OK with the keyboard now!

Corinna and Jools - you've been tagged, have a look on your blog.

I've never been tagged before so I hope I've done it right Sandie!! :rolleyes:

Have a good day everyone....I must get off here and have a shower!

[AlliR]

Morning Mary, sorry to hear about your 'bites' but glad they are better today.

[scarymary555]

forgot to say.....I got through to the final in the photo comp (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=192711)this month....whoo hoo!!

[scarymary555]

thanks Alli.....I think they'll eventually go away of their own accord. No need for going to the 'Walk in Centre' as DH suggested this morning! I can think of better ways of wasting my time!

[AlliR]

If they are going down by themselves I would agree but if they get all angry make sure you go there. Dave had a bite on his ankle which he ignored and eventually had to go there to get anti-biotics, a telling off and 3 days off work to keep it elevated..........

[AlliR]

Congrats on the photo comp Mary - I've just voted.

[scarymary555]

If they are going down by themselves I would agree but if they get all angry make sure you go there. Dave had a bite on his ankle which he ignored and eventually had to go there to get anti-biotics, a telling off and 3 days off work to keep it elevated.......... OK mummy, I'll keep an eye on it and if they're no better by tomorrow I'll phone my GP. Thanks for caring! :wub:

Thanks for voting too! :wub:

[Sandie V]

Morning all

I've been a good girl this morning and got all my HW done - phew!!!

I've voted for you on the photo comp Mary ;) And you did your tagging right too :) I agree with Alli, if those lumps are still there tomorrow, get them checked. Better to be safe than sorry!!

[scrappy_rak]

Hi everyone!

Mary, congrats on the photo comp! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! Hope the lumps go away soon! If not.. have them checked out!!

Not much going on here. Been working on my Christmas books and I've nearly finished them all!!! :D Got all my presents sorted and wrapped as well! Now I'm just waiting for December so I can start decorating! :lol:

Done some HW this morning as well, need to hoover and put away the laundry and then I'm all set!

Hope everyone is having a fab weekend!

Speak later!

[Mary Buttons]

Hi Folks
thats a brill photo Mary have voted for you.
Off out to lunch soon but thought I would just check in to see what is happening.

[scarymary555]

Been working on my Christmas books and I've nearly finished them all!!! :D Got all my presents sorted and wrapped as well! Now I'm just waiting for December so I can start decorating! :lol:

:blink: :blink: Rak..........you must be joking Mrs.......all your presents sorted and wrapped?!?!? I haven't even bought one yet?!?!?!? :lol:

[Mary Buttons]

Buying pressies is what December is made for not October or November. only done the advent parcel cos they start on Dec. 1st. and need to post two up to Skipton. Next year I will have to do one for Daniel as well.

[Sandie V]

Whaddya mean October and November aren't for buying pressies :lol: We've bought all the pressies for the kids and they're hiding away ready to be wrapped ;)

Did you have a nice lunch Mary?

[Mary Buttons]

I had a lovely lunch thanks for asking we went to the Bollingbrook I had Roast Beef done just as I like it with lovely crispy roast pots. and a mixture of veg.
With Baileys cheesecake to follow. Now I feel full.
I don't like to start to think about Christmas until Dec. not sure why but thats the way its always been. Though I do buy sillies throughout the year when I find something that I think someone would like or find funny.

[Sandie V]

Your lunch sounds delicious, its got my mouth watering :lol:

[scrappy_rak]

Yummy! Mary, sounds like you've had a great lunch! And that cheesecake.. yummy!!! :P

And talk about Christmas!! :lol: :lol: I love buying things all year long. We also have to send the presents to the States and Iceland and it can often take up to few weeks, due to the military post.

Christmas is my favorite time of the year and it's all that I talk and think about these days!! :lol: And yes.. I've also bought Elena's Christmas dress!!! :P The truth is.. if you don't buy it when you see it.. things will sell out and you'll get stressed!!! Don't think Christmas is about stressing at all!! I love spending December cleaning my house, baking cookies, burning candles and listening to Christmas music.. not stressing in the shops!! ;)

[Sandie V]

I'd go along with that Rakel, I love December to be full of excitement for the kids, and the build up to christmas.

[Mary Buttons]

Oh I agree entirely with the excitement growning towards Christmas and I understand about having to get things posted much earlier when going abroard. I used to spend nearly all december shopping making and baking and that was a real build up for me as I really used to enjoy it. I think I have had such a rough few years since John died that it has taken the sparkle out of Christmas for me but I think this year will be different as I am difinitely going up to Helen's and will be with family again.

[Sandie V]

That will be lovely for you Mary, to share in Daniels first christmas.

[scrappy_rak]

Mary, I know you'll have a wonderful time! :)

I'm kind of upset at the moment, my MIL was suppose to be spending Christmas with Paul's sisters and their boyfriends. Everything had been sorted for it and now for some reason Paul's older sister decided she's not having everyone over for Christmas and my MIL will be spending Christmas alone!!! Now.. that's just not right!! :nono:

[Sandie V]

Oh thats a shame Rakel, can't you have her with you?

[Mary Buttons]

Oh Rakel that is so not right I never let my mum be alone for Christmas except the very last one when she just didn't want to know.

[Mary Buttons]

Sandie have you just changed your sigpic or am I seeing things, I was sure that they were over on the left hand side just now and they are now in the middle.

[AlliR]

Hi everyone, we have the boys stuff sorted, I nearly always buy Dave's present online as that is just so much easier. Got my niece and nephews, done the album for my sister. Getting mag subscriptions for mum and dad as they are so hard to buy for. Trudy and Jim are sorted. SIL & partner also sorted. Just my aunts and uncles to decide about. I don't do shopping after mid November, I hate queues, they never have the size or colour you want, and there are only so many Christmas carols I can listen to on loop in the shop. Bah humbug! :lol:

[Mary Buttons]

Morning Folks
not too nice out there is it, but thats a good reason to stay in and get the DHW done. Not done to badly this morn. I can now move in the spare bedroom have shifted the cases and will put them in the loft later. Have done my bedroom all except the 4 bags of advent parcel stuff, I hope to get them wrapped this pm. and tidied and cleaned the kitchen.
Just my Craftroom and conservatory but I have to be somewhere where I can be myself - messy :lol:

[Sandie V]

Sounds like progress to me Mary :)

I'm off out to lunch with a friend in 1/2 an hour, so that'll be nice ;) I'm glad I cleaned my house yesterday now :rolleyes:

[scarymary555]

Sounds like progress to me Mary :)

I'm off out to lunch with a friend in 1/2 an hour, so that'll be nice ;) I'm glad I cleaned my house yesterday now :rolleyes:

OK show off! :lol: :lol: Have a nice lunch Sandie.

It is a bit chilly out there today but once I've finished work I shall zoom home and do my...........................................








SCRAPBOOKING!!!! :lol: :P :rolleyes:

[Mary Buttons]

Good for you Mary hope you feel more like it today.

[Mary Buttons]

I have just put a nice material cover over the chinese comunist type pp on the books from Paperchase, quite pleased with it but don't yet know what I will use it for. The pages are black so will look good with bright coloured LO on.

[AlliR]

Hi everyone, bit drizzley out there today. We've been sorting out the preschool books and puzzles this morning........... need to do a dump run this afternoon :ph34r:

[Mary Buttons]

Any that are worth selling on at the Church Sales Alli you can dump on my table under the carport.

[AlliR]

Most of them are absolutely terrible Mary - broken spines, ripped pages, scribbed on....... if I find any half decent I will of course deliver them round to you - but our 1st sweep of the stuff was to get rid of the really bad stuff (can't believe it was even still there!!). Could have more for you in the new year, will keep you posted.

[Mary Buttons]

Thanks Alli

[Sandie V]

Oh Mary, I have a box full of baby toys in the garage, would they be any good for your sale??

My lunch out was great.........stuff the diet today :wacko:

[Mary Buttons]

Yes Sandie great Ta :D
so glad you had a good lunch and as you say stuff the diet. :D

[Sandie V]

Would you need me to drop them off somewhere??

[Mary Buttons]

You can bring them here tomorrow, I may be able to get one of our helpers to come and pick up what I cant manage on the bike, if not this week another week wont matter.

[Sandie V]

Okay, I'll bring them in the car tomorrow morning, that way its done and I won't forget :rolleyes:

[Mary Buttons]

Thanks Sandie

[AlliR]

I have a few puzzles for you Mary, they are old but in pretty good condition. Will drop them off tomorrow or Wednesday if that's OK.

[Mary Buttons]

that will be find Alli if I am not in just drop them on the table under the car port.

[Mary Buttons]

Here is my digi version of this week's challenge (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=141914&cat=503) not really up to my usual standard but my mojo has flown off with my sleep pattern.

[scarymary555]

Morning Peeps...

Lovely day, if a bit cold!

What's everyone up to then?

I've got work this morning and cinema this evening. Taking my friend Sue to see Elizabeth - The Golden Age.

[Mary Buttons]

You are cinema fan Mary that twice lately isn't it. Enjoy your film its always better on the big screne.
I am going over to Sandie's this morning, but not sure what I am doing this pm suppose it's all according what the weather is like if its this bright might try to get some photos.

[scarymary555]

Have fun around Sandie's Mary and it looks like a good day for photo taking hun.

[peachey-kins]

thanks mary for the comment about Zeus. it was really hard leaving him in reading but we know it's for the best. i had a few tears but when we got home, marcus totally broke down! said he felt like we were betraying the little guy :(

[AlliR]

Oh sorry Steph, I totally forgot it was Sunday! Hope you are both feeling better about it all, you did it for the right reasons and that's all you need to try to remember.

[Mary Buttons]

Hi Folks
I've had a brilliant time with Sandie and Hannah, we went to Hobbycraft and I spent too much money :lol: but thoroughly enjoyed that then later after some lunch we went out to Stanton Park, that was great and I hope I have some really nice photos will download them soon and see what they are like.

[Sandie V]

Glad you enjoyed your day Mary :)

[Mary Buttons]

Here is the LO I was working on yesterday Tap on Mum (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=142026&cat=2) this was done from the latest Mojoholder scraplift (http://www.mojoholder.typepad.com/)

[JoolsG]

Good morning everyone - Great LO Mary, have left a comment :D

Alli - I won't be able to be at the crop this Saturday. My mum (& her husband) are coming to stay and I did hope for one tiny moment that I might be able to come along but I've just found out that my DH and her DH are going off to watch a football match (in London I think?) and so I don't think she would 'appreciate' my leaving her with all the children... :(

Perhaps I can pop in to the crop on Monday (after my college course) and pick up my kit?

[AlliR]

No probs about Saturday Jools, I had you down as a 'can't make it but would if could' as you mentioned last time we saw you that you mum was staying. No problem popping in on the 19th to collect your kit. If you want the Nov kit I will need payment by Saturday tho (i know you said you did as it is the CW template one).

[peachey-kins]

i'll try and come sat too

[AlliR]

That's great Steph, hope to see you there!

[scarymary555]

Morning Peeps....

Wish I was coming too 'specially as Scrapajack in gonna be there! :)

If I'm back from Lackham College before you finish I might pop in just to have little look-see! ;)

[Mary Buttons]

Here is my entry for this months challenge Little Miss Sunshine (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=142133&cat=4474)

Thanks to Sandie

[Sandie V]

Mary its really lovely, love the title too :D

[Mary Buttons]

Hi Sandie glad you like it I can print you off a copy if you would like it?

[Sandie V]

Oh yes please Mary, that would be lovely :)

[AlliR]

Your LO is lovely Mary. Hannah is such a sweetie!

[Mary Buttons]

You are right she is a sweetie

[Mary Buttons]

Morning All
much brighter now, What is everyone up to today?
I have w/e shopping to do but will do it at Asda so can have the treat of Borders and Starbucks :lol:
If anyone is around and able I will be there about 10.30ish
Sandie I'll have the LO of DD with me just in case you can make it.

[scarymary555]

Wish I could Mary but I'm at blasted work this morning! I'd love an Egg Nog Latte with cream! :wub:

I'm not up to anything exciting today but have dreaded H/W this afternoon to leave my weekend clear for 'nice stuff'!! :lol:

[Mary Buttons]

I fancy trying the Gingerbread Latte sounds scrummy.

[Sandie V]

Sorry Mary I've just got back home, I took Hannah for a Nursery Visit this morning. I'd recommend the Gingerbread Latte though -YUM YUM!!!

[Mary Buttons]

Did Hannah enjoy it?
I think if I have the gingerbread latte again I will see if I can have an extra shot of ginger, could hardly taste it, I am wondering if my tastebuds are going on the blink.
Think I may well try to make it myself and see what I think I certainly like the idea and what I could taste was nice just not strong enough

[Mary Buttons]

Right Home made it is really scrummy. more gingery than the shop and I made it with coffeemate. only thing missing is the squirty cream. cos I don't have any.

Just realised its scrapaholics tomorrow and I haven't the faintest what I want to do.

[Sandie V]

Hannah did enjoy it, yes thanks Mary. I've filled in the paperwork and she starts officially on the 7th January with 2 settling in sessions in December.

I'll have to try making a gingerbread latte at home ;)

[Mary Buttons]

It will seem a long time till January for her still with Christmas coming that may keep her ocupied especially if she is still making presents with glitter. :lol:

[Sandie V]

The way she's been playing me up today, January will seem a long way off.

Still she gets her sessions paid for by the government after January, so she isn't going beforehand :blink:

[Mary Buttons]

thats good Sandie didn't realise that you could get them paid for you.

[Sandie V]

You can once they are 3 years old, depending on when their birthday is. Because Hannah was 3 in September her entitlement didn't start until January, which is why I've held on.

[AlliR]

Hi everyone, another busy day for me! Just don't know where the time is going at the moment. So are you all set for tomorrow??

Glad you found a nursery you like Sandie, will Hannah be doing the full 5 sessions? At Sparklers they start them on 2 and then move them up by 1 more each term. They offered me 4 from January but I'm sticking to 3 as the 4th one would be an afternoon and as I work the days he doesn't already go it will be a bit of a logistical problem. But he will move up to 4 after Easter and I'll just work something out then :P

[Mary Buttons]

No I am not at all sure what I want to do tomorrow, will bring some bits and see where that leads me and if not I will see what everyone else is doing.
Is it Scrapajacks thats coming tomorrow?

[Sandie V]

Alli - Hannah is only doing 2 sessions as that is all they have available at the moment, which is fine really. I will keep asking for 1 more, but 3 will be enough. Rich wants to have his Wednesday morning with her while I'm working and that can only be good in my opinion :D

[AlliR]

Certainly is Sandie. Sparklers only offer a max of 4 anyway, but I am happy to stick with 3 and see how it goes for now. Liam certainly loves going, and I am sure Hannah will too.

Looking forward to seeing you all in the morning! I'll pick you up as usual Mary.

[scarymary555]

Morning peeps....

Have a nice crop - wish I was there! :(

[Mary Buttons]

Shame you are not Mary, is it impossible for you to come.

[AlliR]

Morning! If I am grumpy today it is because someone up the road was letting fireworks off from 10.30pm til 2am!!!!! :angry: :angry:

[Mary Buttons]

Oh no thats just not playing fair, there just is no thought for others nowadays.

[Mary Buttons]

Here is the LO I did at Scrapaholics this morn. That's My Daddy (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=142257&cat=2)

[Sandie V]

Oh that is lovely Mary!

[Mary Buttons]

Thanks Sandie it is quite a simple one but I was not in the right place to concentrate on anything more complicated the lettering alone was enough for me today.

[Sandie V]

Well I haven't done any scrapping today at all, I've been tidying up and re-organising a few things around the house!

My online friend has a baby due next week, I am sure I am "nesting" for her :lol:

[Mary Buttons]

What are you like Sandie you can't nest for someone else she needs to do it for herself :lol:

[Sandie V]

Ha ha I know :lol: And she has been too, cleaning out cupboards and everything :blink:

I don't think I ever got the nesting instinct with any of my pregnancies, I could do with it a bit more now though, my housework might get done more often :lol:

[Mary Buttons]

I don't remember Helen getting them either but I certainly did when my two were due. With Helen I found myself scrubbing like made on the bathroom walls, the bathroom at that time was just the outside buildings that had been incorporated into the house and the walls were just skimmed over with a thin layer of plaster and then painted you could see the brickwork through it.
When Neil was due John came home from work to find me on the steps clearing out cupboards, he said OH NO I've ordered the skip to clear the back garden I just said Sorry John the baby will come tomorrow. :lol:

[Sandie V]

:lol: I love it :D

I've just sent off another submission for an American Kit Design Team :wacko: Wish me luck :ph34r: And I'll hear in 5/6 days time whether I've got a guest designer spot on another american kit :wacko:

I must be MAD :blink:

[Mary Buttons]

Not mad just love Scrapping / designing and why not

[Sandie V]

I knew I liked you for a reason Mary :D You give me great excuses for being obsessed with paper :lol:

[Mary Buttons]

Well I'm glad I'm good for something :lol:

[Mary Buttons]

I was very restained to day didn't buy any pps still spent too much but not on any more pps this time. was tempted by the Chistmas pack but decided I had enough Christmas pps to last for several years to come :lol:

[Sandie V]

What did you buy then?

[Mary Buttons]

An 6x12 vertical album bright green
some bling snowflakes
and snowflake brads (we had better have snow this winter :lol:)
bright blue ink pad cats eye one

[Mary Buttons]

seemed to come to an awful lot for so little but the book was £15 so that take up the bulk of it.

[Sandie V]

Ooh I am loving the bling and that album. How much was the album (if you don't mind me asking)?

[Sandie V]

Ah you'd answered that already :lol:

[Mary Buttons]

Not sure how much the bling was the trouble is I didn't keep the list Jacky did so I don't have the exact amounts of everything and I am still not sure that is everything either seems so little for the amount I spent.

[Sandie V]

You could always check it on her website if you're not sure :unsure:

[Mary Buttons]

Yes thats true might do that

[Sandie V]

I just had a quick look and the bling were £2.70 each.

[Mary Buttons]

Does work out about right but seems a lot for what I got

[Sandie V]

Mind you that bling was quite pricey, in my opinion anyway. Thats the trouble with impulse buying :lol: Its probably a good thing I can't go to the Saturday crops :wacko:

[Mary Buttons]

thats the trouble of impulse buying must watch I don't do that too often.

[Mary Buttons]

Our minds were working along the same line

[Sandie V]

:lol: What are we like :D :D

[Mary Buttons]

It is a lot for just a little bling I bought some crystal tattoos the other day I think from the bazaar place in the Brunel and that was only about £1 for three pretty ones

[Sandie V]

They are great, I'll have to look out for those. I have some paper somewhere with apples on too!

Talk about impulse buying, I've just placed an order with Scrapbook Boutique for papers and paint :ph34r: Do I really need them...........NOPE :blink:

[Mary Buttons]

Not I might add to use as tatoos :lol:

[Mary Buttons]

I need to go and cook something not sure what to have tonight don't really fancy anything but I will be hungry later on and I don't want to go to the chippie

[Sandie V]

I need to get off this computer and get Hannah sorted for bed. Rich will be home in twenty minutes :wacko:

[Mary Buttons]

They are great, I'll have to look out for those. I have some paper somewhere with apples on too!

Talk about impulse buying, I've just placed an order with Scrapbook Boutique for papers and paint :ph34r: Do I really need them...........NOPE :blink:

But do you really want them yes

[Mary Buttons]

See you later I am attempting to tidy up my stash inbetween coming on here. :lol:

[Sandie V]

You're right I did really WANT them :lol: Catch you later Mary ;)

[Mary Buttons]

Morning Folks
I am out to lunch today after church so won't be on until much later this afternoon, have a great day everyone.

[Sandie V]

Morning all :)

I hope you have a great lunch Mary ;)

Whats everyone else upto today then?

[AlliR]

Morning everyone, lovely to see you all yesterday. Love your LO too Mary.

Well Dave has taken the boys to Jolly Rogers as I have overtime I must do today as I didn't do any in the week. Peace and quiet reigns here at the mo so I'd better get on with it. Catch you all later!

[peachey-kins]

after i got back yesterday i had a nap!! i was exausted!! today is a day for doing not much thank goodness

[scarymary555]

Hello peeps....

Hope you're all fit and well.

I've been busy with boring housework but managed to fit a bit of scrapping in yesterday and finished it off just now. It's my attempt at this month's challenge (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=142332&cat=4476). ;)

Speak later folks.

[Sandie V]

Fab Mary, I really love your journalling!

[Sandie V]

Evening ladies :D Its very quiet on here today!

[Mary Buttons]

I think I am nearly asleep so am not as chatty as usual.

[Sandie V]

Noooo don't go to sleep!! Make yourself stay awake till bedtime ;)

[trudy8]

good evening ladies
had a good crop again yesterday, nice to see some new faces:rolleyes:
but sorry some of you couldn't make it:(
not a very nice day today the weather seems a bit grumpy. I have done nothing but sit about and read, hope the weather is a bit better tomorrow.

Mary try not to snozzzz other wise you wont sleep tonight and you will feel rotten in the morning.:nono:

[Mary Buttons]

Yes I am trying not to go to sleep, think I slept a bit better last night, so hoping for a good night tonight. I have tidied up both my stash/tote bags and found things that I had mislaid. still need to sort out all the draws and boxes so that I know what I have and where it is but that is a mamouth job and not feeling able to tackle that at the mo.

[trudy8]

Yes I am trying not to go to sleep, think I slept a bit better last night, so hoping for a good night tonight. I have tidied up both my stash/tote bags and found things that I had mislaid. still need to sort out all the draws and boxes so that I know what I have and where it is but that is a mamouth job and not feeling able to tackle that at the mo.

at least if you make a start the time will go faster and when you do go to bed you will feel as if you have acheived something and it will make you feel better.

[Mary Buttons]

True Trudy, but I think thats a job to start of a morning so will make that my job for tomorrow.

[trudy8]

my job for tomorrow is to spend most of the morning in the council offices sorting out mums council tax that she shouldn't have to pay anymore. so I think that will be at least two hours:wacko:

[Mary Buttons]

I don't envy you that job Trudy, hope you get it sorted OK

[AlliR]

Evening all. Just a quick hi. Hope you get a good night's sleep tonight Mary. I went to bed early-ish last night, slept quite well, and feel soooooo tired today :blink:

[scrappy_rak]

Hiya!

Just dropping in to say ''Hello''!!! Hope everyone had a lovely weekend! Hope the crop was FAB! I've had a FAB weekend! Went to the Scrapping Angels Christmas Workshop today and it was FAB!!!! I'm so going again next year!!! The classes were fantastic and the girls, Annie and Anna were FAB! Can't wait to go to the retreat in April! :D

Well I'm off to bed and will catch up on everything tomorrow!

[scarymary555]

Hiya!

Just dropping in to say ''Hello''!!! Hope everyone had a lovely weekend! Hope the crop was FAB! I've had a FAB weekend! Went to the Scrapping Angels Christmas Workshop today and it was FAB!!!! I'm so going again next year!!! The classes were fantastic and the girls, Annie and Anna were FAB! Can't wait to go to the retreat in April! :D

Well I'm off to bed and will catch up on everything tomorrow!

Sounds like you had a FAB time then Rak!?!? :lol: :lol: :lol:

Morning all...

Just getting ready for work.......will catch up with y'all later!

P.S.

It's reaallllyy cold out there today! Brrrr....

[Mary Buttons]

Morning all
I am trying to sort out my ribbons and put them somewhere sensible

[Sandie V]

Morning all,

Glad you had a great time Rakel :D

It is flippin' freezing this morning.....brrrrr. I've just finished my housework, and now taking a coffee break. Not sure what else to do today yet ??

[peachey-kins]

er ive not long got up!! :D

[scarymary555]

er ive not long got up!! :D

Lazy bones!! :P :lol:

[Sandie V]

Lazy bones!! :P :lol:

:lol: :lol: Cheeky Mary :P

[Mary Buttons]

here is my digi version (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=142411&cat=500&ppuser=11077) of this week's challenge this came together so quickly

[Sandie V]

Fab layout Mary, I just love that pic!! I thought you were tidying your ribbons :lol:

[Mary Buttons]

I am just keep getting sidetracked :lol:

[Sandie V]

:lol: I know the feeling :blink:

[AlliR]

Afternoon everyone! Glad you had a great time at the workshop Rakel. Can you make it to the crop on the 19th - seems ages since we have seen you!

Well I have housework to do this afternoon but the boys are very helpful with a hoover so should take no time at all :lol: :o

[Mary Buttons]

Well I have housework to do this afternoon but the boys are very helpful with a hoover so should take no time at all :lol: :o


Hmmmm :lol::P

[scrappy_rak]

Good afternoon girls!

Wow! 2 posts in one day! I must be on a roll :lol: I had a day off work today and spent it cleaning the house :rolleyes: But have to say, I know nothing better then having my house clean and everything sorted for the week!

I've just uploaded one of the projects I did yesterday at the workshop. It's here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=142436&cat=2) if you fancy a look!

Alli, I think I should be able to make it on the 19th, I will check with Paul and get back to you! But I don't be able to make it to the crop on the 1st of December, as I've promised a friend of mine to help her out with her DD's birthday party that same day!

[Sandie V]

Rakel that is gorgeous!

[AlliR]

Actually Mary, I did get the housework done quite quickly as the boys dumped the idea of helping me in favour of playing with their trains :D

[Mary Buttons]

Good much more productive that way :lol:

[AlliR]

Morning all! Bit miserable again...... What you all up to today? Liam has preschool again so I'm going to do all those little jobs that are easier to do with just 1 child in tow! Catch you all later.

[scrappy_rak]

Morning! I've got work today and then I must do some scrapping this evening :lol: Really like this week's challenge, so we will see if I can manage a LO tonight or not!

Hope everyone has a lovely day!

Talk soon!

[Mary Buttons]

Morning All
I don't know what I am doing today, but I know that I have lots of little presents to wrap so should make a start on them.

[AlliR]

present wrapping, I love doing that. I need to tidy my craft/work room today. Several explosions have happened by the looks of it, and I haven't even had any scrapping stuff out in ages! :blink:

[Mary Buttons]

I was very good last night cos I scrapped in the front room, the light is much better in there, I cleared everything away again afterwards. my craftroom is still a bit messy though :lol:

[Sandie V]

Morning :)

I've woken up with a really bad headache :( so I probably shouldn't be on my computer....but you know me :lol:

[Mary Buttons]

Oh Sandie have you taken anything for it?

[Sandie V]

Yes I took some ibuprofen at 8am, it'll go off I expect ;)

[Mary Buttons]

Right just done my little bit of ironing so think I will now do the little bit of shopping I need down to ASDA, it gets me out of the house and off the computer for a while and I am sure that is better than sitting here all day:lol:

[Sandie V]

Yes you are right Mary. My ironing and housework is all up-to-date. Although I do have a layout to finish, so maybe I'll go and fiddle around with that for a while!

[peachey-kins]

is anyone else noticing odd things happening on here? like the quick reply button looks to me like somebody's birthday photo...

[Sandie V]

Nope, everything is fine for me!

[Mary Buttons]

Steph what have you been drinking :lol:

[scrappy_rak]

:lol: :lol:

[scarymary555]

Steph what have you been drinking :lol:

I'll have a pint of whatever Steph is on!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Mary Buttons]

Not good for you Mary you will be seeing pink elephants next :lol:

[AlliR]

Nope, all looks fine to me too Steph :D

[peachey-kins]

just my account then!!

[scarymary555]

Morning Peeps.....

Hope you're all fit and well today. Nothing exciting happening here just the same ol', same ol' :rolleyes:

Looking forward to Friday when I'm off to an all day class at PaperArts...woo hoo!! :lol:

Then there's our class on Monday.......must go look at the papers again and choose some photos! ;)

[peachey-kins]

well last night i sliced my finger open on a fray bentos pie lid. right across the pad. it reeeeally hurt!! still delicate now!


can you guys see my av??

[Mary Buttons]

Steph thats not a sensible thing to do. :(

[scarymary555]

Ouch Steph....hope it feels better real soon. Yes I can see your avatar!

[Mary Buttons]

Steph I think next time at Scrapaholics you ought to let us see your feet for real :lol:

[scarymary555]

Steph I think next time at Scrapaholics you ought to let us see your feet for real :lol:

But make sure you wash them first please!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[AlliR]

Forgot to post last night that I liked your new avatar Steph. Hope your finger is OK.

[Sandie V]

Evening everyone :) I've got some news......TOOT TOOT :lol:

I have been picked to be a Guest Designer in December for an American Kit, Back Porch Memories. I have been bouncing around my house all afternoon, I am so excited :D :D :D

Ooh and I love the new avatar too Steph ;)

[Mary Buttons]

I'll dance around the house with you Sandie that is so brilliant, I am so so pleased for you, bet you mum is dancing too.

[Sandie V]

I reckon she might be :lol: Right I've got to go and get Hannah to bed, chat soon xx

[scarymary555]

Evening everyone :) I've got some news......TOOT TOOT :lol:

I have been picked to be a Guest Designer in December for an American Kit, Back Porch Memories. I have been bouncing around my house all afternoon, I am so excited :D :D :D

TOOT!! TOOT!! Sandie..........you little superstar you. Can I have your autograph please? B) B)

[peachey-kins]

But make sure you wash them first please!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
i'll have you know im anal about foot hygiene!

[peachey-kins]

im also involved in something which i dont want to jinx at the moment! it involves tattoos, scrapbooking and a book....fingers crossed it happens!

[scarymary555]

Ohhh....sounds intriguing Steph. When will we know more?

Have uploaded a couple of photos for this month's challenge.....they're in my gallery if you want a look-see.

[Mary Buttons]

Hi Sandie how about that then your mum winning the Mojo RAK woo hoo to the pair of you.

[Mary Buttons]

BTW I love that latest Mojo one of yours Liam looks as if he didn't like that drink at all. too much fizz :lol:

[Sandie V]

im also involved in something which i dont want to jinx at the moment! it involves tattoos, scrapbooking and a book....fingers crossed it happens!

Something to do with Anam if I am not very much mistaken :) :) I won't say a word Steph I promise ;)

Mary, Mum sent me a text to say she'd won the RAK, I didn't even know :ph34r: Thanks about the layout, it was a bit too fizzy for him :lol: Aren't I wicked scrapping it :lol:

[Mary Buttons]

Not wicked at all he will learn in later years to appreciate it and laugh at it I am sure

[Sandie V]

I can only hope Mary :lol:

[Mary Buttons]

Good night all I am going to bed hopefully to sleep through the night :lol:

[Sandie V]

Night Mary :wub:

[AlliR]

Morning all. Congrats on your news Sandie - you're going to be as busy as me girl :lol: And well done to your mum for winning the RAK. Looking forward to more news on your project too Steph.

So how did you sleep Mary?

[peachey-kins]

Something to do with Anam if I am not very much mistaken :) :) I won't say a word Steph I promise ;)

:lol: the ball is in the process of rolling!

[scarymary555]

The eagle flies at midnight! :blink: :P

Lot of 'coded speak' going on here this morning! :lol:

[Mary Buttons]

Morning All
I think I had about 4 hours sleep together last night which certainly helped, I remember looking at the clock at 3 and the next thing I knew it was 7 so woo hoo getting better.

[AlliR]

Great Mary, lets hope it is longer tonight. Well I have had network connection problems at work. Today our sysadmin in Vienna remotely logged onto my PC and now I cannot log on to my laptop at all - so I have no email, no documents, no access to remote servers. Not happy :angry:

[scarymary555]

Ow.....that's not good Alli! When are you likely to get re-connected? Does it effect your home PC?

[AlliR]

No, just the work laptop which should make it OK, but I have such a lot to do that I just want it to work!!! Anyway I'm leaving it all in their capable hands :lol:

[Mary Buttons]

Morning Folks looks lovely out there but boy is it cold
have just been trying to get some frosty pictures these two are not too bad but then my card ran out so didn't get any more.

[Sandie V]

Afternoon ladies :) I've just uploaded PL#58 to my gallery (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=142695&cat=2) if you fancy a peek :)

[Mary Buttons]

That is a really lovely LO Sandie love it have left you a comment.

[Sandie V]

Thanks Mary :D

[scrappy_rak]

FAB LO Sandie, love those Amy Butler papers! And congrats!! That's just FAB news!

Mary, hope you'll be albe to get some more sleep tonight!

Well, I'm off to watch a bit of TV and work on a mini book!

Talk soon and enjoy your weekend!

[AlliR]

Hi everyone. Lovely LO Sandie. Just popping in to say hi and bye - off to bed now. Catch you tomorrow.

[Mary Buttons]

Morning All
What's everyone doing today anything nice planned.

[Sandie V]

Morning all

I have a poorly Hannah, so I've clocked up around 3 hours sleep lastnight :blink: She's got a rotten cold poor little mite.

Nothing planned for me today, other than staying in the warm!

[Mary Buttons]

Ah poor little love and poor you, hope you can get some rest today and that Hannah feels a bit better now that she is up.

[scarymary555]

Morning Peeps....

Hope you're all fit and well today.

Not my favourite weather - cold and damp! :rolleyes:

Off to my SIL's 40th Birthday Party tonight, where she wants me to be early and take some 'family photos'........cos she thinks I can?!?!? :blink: :ph34r: Just have to keep my fingers crossed and hope for the best!

Sorry to hear about poor Hannah this morning Sandie......hope she feels better soon.

[Mary Buttons]

You can Mary you take some really nice ones. Enjoy the party.

[Sandie V]

Hope you have a fab time at the party Mary, and I am fairly confident your photography is definitely up to some family pics ;)

[AlliR]

Hello..... been to town this morning as had to collect my wedding ring after it has been resized - think it is too small now :nono: Will have to see what it is like in a few days....

Just trying to sort out what I will do for my Christmas mini books this year. Need to get them done asap so I can relax knowing they will be sent before the last posting date :blink: Oh well, might need a trip to Snazzys this afternoon :lol:

Hope Hannah feels better Sandie, and that you get some shut eye.

And have a good party Mary, your photos are great so you will be just fine.

[Sandie V]

I may not make it to the crop Monday night :( But I will pop in and pick up my kit and pay the remainder for Decembers kit. I'll let you know sometime Monday whether I can come or not ;)

[scarymary555]

I may not make it to the crop Monday night :( But I will pop in and pick up my kit and pay the remainder for Decembers kit. I'll let you know sometime Monday whether I can come or not ;)

Oh what a shame Sandie! Let's keep fingers crossed that you can.

[Mary Buttons]

Oh Sandie that will be a shame you will be missed. :(

[AlliR]

Hope you can come Sandie....

[Mary Buttons]

Hi folks I know its late but I have just finished an LO I have been working on this evening Digi of course but wouldn't mind trying this one as an IRL on Monday
Just Me (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=142827&cat=2)

[Corinna]

Hi everyone, not really had a chance to catch up properly, but just wanted to say "hi".

Been on a "What Not To Wear" day today and it was fab! Not as vicious as Trinny & Susannah, and such good fun. Learnt why I look stupid in skirts & how not to dress my boobs! And bought the most gorgous scarf! Will try and remember to wear it to the crop on 1st Dec! Someone remind me closer to the day!

Right off to bed, as we are suffering the sleep deprivation too at the moment!

[Mary Buttons]

Sounds as if you had a great day Corinna

Sleep well see you on the 1st.

[Mary Buttons]

Morning All
Sandie how is Hannah this morning hope you mananged to get a good night sleep

Hope you managed too as well Corinna.

Speak later I have to dash not dressed yet and need to get going.

[scarymary555]

Morning Peeps....

Corrina - that 'What Not to Wear' sounds like a great idea. Where did you hear about that and is there any more....I could do with all the help I can get! :lol:

Mary - another great LO, hurry up woman or you'll be late! :lol:

Must get ready for the crop tomorrow! :rolleyes:

[Sandie V]

Morning all

Corinna, the "what not to wear" day sounds fab, I'd love to do that.

Hannah is a bit better today, we had a little more sleep lastnight, but she woke at 5.30am and was sick 3 times :( Hopefully she'll pick up a bit as the day goes on.

[trudy8]

Hi what a depressing day best stay in and scrap!!!!

Sandie glad Hanna is getting better...

Mary i am pleased you are sleeping better, nothing is worse than not getting a good night sleep. I love your LO...

Corrina the dress advice sounds fun to do.

[AlliR]

Hi everyone, been shopping at Cribbs Causeway today. Managed to get presents for everyone so we are tired but happy :)

Sorry to hear Hannah is still not 100% Sandie, hope she feels better soon.

[Mary Buttons]

Morning All
How is everyone this morning
How is Hannah Sandie hope she is feeling better, and hope you will be able to come tonight. I have the LO for you will bring it anyway.

[scarymary555]

Morning Peeps....

Isn't it cold and miserable today? Yuk!

Looking forward to a nice crop with you girls tonight. Will I need my 'woolly pully' and my thermals??

[Mary Buttons]

You wont need that much on in the hall it always seems so warm to me :lol:

Morning Mary.
Still trying to find the right thing to scrap tonight, I have something but it will only use the cream & orange cs as the pp wont go I am hoping the orange will but will sort out some from here just in case.

[AlliR]

Blimey I got soaked picking Liam up from preschool this morning! Think we might just stay in this afternoon ;)

Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight. Rakel, are you able to come?

[Sandie V]

Change of plan ladies, I can come tonight after all ;) See you at 7ish :D

[AlliR]

That's great Sandie, see you then! How's Hannah today?

[Sandie V]

ALOT better thanks Alli, shes bounced right back, as they do at this age, and we had a full nights sleep lastnight!!