Swindon Scrapaholic Club November Chat

[AlliR]

This thread has been automatically created, because the original thread had over 250 posts.

The original thread was located HERE (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=192536).

The first post was....

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.

Please feel free to carry on......


*** CJ theme list ***

Alli - You know you are getting older when....
Mary B - My collection
Steph - Heroes
Trudy - Follow that sketch
Mary E - I wish....

Please let me know if you want to take part in the CJ - the more the merrier!

[Mary Buttons]

cor first to post on the new thread

So glad Hannah is feeling better and that you can come tonight Sandie

[AlliR]

this improved auto create thing is so much better isn't it? :lol:

[Mary Buttons]

its great no searching for the next thread and no having then to pm everyone with it. Love this idea a great big thanks to Smax for doing it.

[Sandie V]

Just bookmarking before I dash out the door again :rolleyes:

[scarymary555]

Much easier to find........I won't get lost so often now! ;)

Glad you can come tonight Sandie......see you all there. Must go and get my stuff together.

[Mary Buttons]

Morning All
Here is the LO I did last night (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=143036&cat=2). Thanks for another great evening really enjoyed it. and looking around at all your work there are some superb LOs produced.

[scarymary555]

Great crop again last night Alli.........managed to get two LO's done (well nearly!) Love your LO Mary....have left you a comment.

[Sandie V]

Thanks for a great crop again Alli :D

[AlliR]

Thanks everyone - lovely to see you all and your great LOs.

Don't forget to have a think about the CJ and if you want to take part let me know what theme you will do.

[Sandie V]

I think I'll pass on the CJ Alli, I have far enough to do at the moment as it is, without committing to something else :rolleyes:

[AlliR]

No probs Sandie, you do have quite a lot on in terms of scrapping at the mo! :D

[Mary Buttons]

Here is my version of this week's challenge North to Alaska (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=143089&cat=500&ppuser=11077)

[AlliR]

Wow Mary you are quick off the mark again. Those photos are fab. I am just trying to see if I have some photos to use..... or I might just have a very tedious link to the foreign bit :lol:

[Mary Buttons]

I was going to use a photo I got from a magazine (I think) some time ago when i wanted something really cold for a calendar. but Tigerlady said I might share her photos and I am really pleased with this LO think I might send it to her.

[AlliR]

I think it is lovely and I am sure she would be touched if you sent it to her. I've decided to use photos of Liam at 3 months old cuddling a rabbit our neighbours bought for him in France.... told you the link would be tedious! :lol:

[Mary Buttons]

Well this is what they said on the thread

Wow - that was quick. Off for a look - but don't forget for those who dont holiday abroad its OK to think outside the box - if you can argue it's OK - it is!

[Corinna]

Aha - thought it was odd I hadn't had any e-mails saying there were new posts, we got auto created. Forgot it was going to happen this time round!

As so many people asked about the What Not To Wear Day I'll post a bit about it.

The lady is Shan (pronounced Sian) Williams and she is based in Malmesbury. She is a Colour Me Beautiful consultant and runs these days about once a month. The next ones are Sat 1st Dec, Sat 16th Jan and Sat 23rd Feb. It costs £55 and I reckon you would save that in 6 months on not buying the wrong clothes any more!!

If anyone wants some more details, let me have your e-mail addy and I will forward you her Christmas e-mail flyer that I have just received. If you contact her can you say that I recommended her so that she knows where her referrals are coming from (what areas she is covering). Thanks

[AlliR]

OK, well I have done this week's challenge, a nice quick LO for Liam's baby album. It's here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=143095&cat=500&ppuser=17879) if you fancy a look.

[Mary Buttons]

Gorgeous Alli have left you a comment, they are so different Liam & Joe aren't they.

[AlliR]

Yes, they are completely different in some things but with one common goal - to be little monkeys! :lol:

[Mary Buttons]

All boy and most girls are wanting to be that :LOL:

[Mary Buttons]

I hav had a challenge thrown out to me to scrap something with clashing colours cos she says that most of my LO are monichomic (not sure that a word) Oh and am I having trouble doing this I don't really like colours too clashing thats why I don't like too busy papers :wacko:

[AlliR]

Well mine have reached the dizzy heights of success already! Helped at preschool this morning and Joe painted his top red in the space of about 30 seconds :rolleyes:

[AlliR]

hhhhmmm, I'd have to think about that one too. Good luck!

[AlliR]

So Mary, have you done your challenge then? ;)

You're all quiet today, what you been up to?

[Mary Buttons]

No I have not been on the computer much at all today, went into town this afternoon was going to photograph the lights but met up with Neil and he brought me home did manage to get two alpha stacks in poundland in each pack there is 50 of each letter paper weight but none the less I thought a bargain.

[trudy8]

I have'nt finished a LO for ages and I have been wanting to do one of my holiday so this weeks challenge was ldeal here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=143164&limit=recent)

[AlliR]

Well the fresh air is better for you anyway Mary :D Great LO Trudy.

Now I am off to apply some TLC to the glitter bells the kids made at playgroup last week. They looked great when they were made but the paint has kind of slid off while drying and so I will hopefully be able to touch them up so none of them are any the wiser. They look a bit sorry for themselves at the moment, can't let the kids see them like that :lol:

[trudy8]

Well the fresh air is better for you anyway Mary :D Great LO Trudy.

Now I am off to apply some TLC to the glitter bells the kids made at playgroup last week. They looked great when they were made but the paint has kind of slid off while drying and so I will hopefully be able to touch them up so none of them are any the wiser. They look a bit sorry for themselves at the moment, can't let the kids see them like that :lol:

thanks Alli...
you may need to get the black bags out, you will be finding glitter forever

[AlliR]

I'll be alright, I am going to do them in Dave's den :lol::lol:

[Mary Buttons]

So its Dave who will be glittering for ever more :lol:

[AlliR]

Too right, it was him that put too much glue in the paint on Friday so let that be a lesson to him :lol: It is quite chunky glitter IYKWIM so shouldn't be too bad..... he never cleans in there anyway so it might just be the excuse he was waiting for :P

[AlliR]

Anyway I am off to make mess now, will report back later ;)

[Mary Buttons]

Right I am going to feed the cats have a bath and go to bed see you all in the morning Good Night all

[trudy8]

night night Mary hope you have a good nights sleep

[AlliR]

Night Mary. Dave's den and half of the downstairs has a slight shimmer to it now, but the bells look OK as long as they stay that way. Now I am going to do a bit of overtime and earn some Christmas pennies, catch you all tomorrow.

[scarymary555]

Morning Peeps....

Looks quite nice out there at the moment! :blink: Bet that doesn't last long.

How's everyone this morning?

I went to the pics last night to see 'The Jane Austen Book Club' - it was quite good, a really girly flick!

[AlliR]

Hello, phew been a busy bee today. How are you all? Is it me or does it seem to be dark early today? Noticed it when I went to collect boys, sure it was still light at 4.15 last week :wacko:

[Mary Buttons]

Quite possible Alli as it will continue to get darker until about the 21st Dec.

[peachey-kins]

well ive just been sat watching my nephew do his football training..thank goodness for ipods!

[trudy8]

Evening....

Thankyou for your comments...

Steph how did your weekend go I hope you managed to get up ok...

It is supposed to be frostie tomorrow so might get some good pics...

Mary did you sleep better last night...

[Mary Buttons]

No I didn't I went back into my own bedroom but it was worse than the night before, but I do have a doctors appointment for Monday so I hope she will be able to sort something out for me. As long as she doesn't want to put me on sleeping tablets cos they make me so lethargic but don't make me sleep any better.

[trudy8]

Mary have you ever tried a relax tape or CD,it is very much like being hypnotised. Because I think you are going to bed waiting to wake up.

[trudy8]

Mary have you ever tried a relax tape or CD,it is very much like being hypnotised. Because I think you are going to bed waiting to wake up.

sorry I got mt d and c mixed up:(. I was'nt suggesting you have a DC..

[Mary Buttons]

Yes I often put on a tape of flute and bird song very relaxing, but as I have said before its not getting to sleep that the problem I can always get to sleep and go to bed very positive, but the hot flushes wake me up, as soon as I cool down again I go to sleep again and so it goes on through the night. Unfortunately now I seem to wake in pain which is harder to drop off again through

[Mary Buttons]

Well I have tried to do the clashing/contrasting LO not sure if I have succeeded and not sure that I like it, it seems a something and nothing one. but here it is if you want to see.

[trudy8]

I think you have done the right thing maybe the doctor can give you something for the hot flushed rather than the sleep.

your LO colours go together rather than clash :nono:

[Mary Buttons]

I cant do clashing its no good just jars on my eyes and on my nerves saying that I did do a flower arrangement in church once with yellow and pink two colours that just don't go together but somehow they did and look really nice, unfortunately I wasn't into photography then and never took a photo.

[AlliR]

TBH I think sleeping tablets are not the way to go unless there is no other problem.... you need to sort the cause not the sympton so I think you are doing the right thing to ask the doc about the hot flushes. I am sure they will see you right.

And I am sorry, I agree with Trudy..... the colours don't seem to clash to me either :lol: but if you like I will have a go at your challenge too because I am a bit of a wimp when it comes to that sort of thing as well. Will see what I can do over the weekend.

You didn't think much of the footie training then Steph? :P

[Mary Buttons]

Here it is much brighter not sure that I like it any better but at least think it more or less covers the challenge.

[AlliR]

It's certainly brighter - and I asked Dave if he thought the colours clashed and he said yes. So well done, you have done the challenge :lol:

[Mary Buttons]

Right I am going to bed now speak to you in the morning Good night Alli and anyone else who is still up

[AlliR]

Cor blimey it is freezing today! I've managed to delegate the VAT reconciliation work to someone else and so I don't have to do any overtime at the moment. Yipppeee, might get to do some scrapping again now :D What is everyone else doing this weekend?

[Mary Buttons]

Hi Alli I have been into town to photograph the light, not sure how good they are yet haven't downloaded them, but I daresay I will have some I can use.

[scarymary555]

Hiya peeps!

Cold today wasn't it?

I'm off to the theatre tomorrow night - Bath again. Looking forward to it. Hoping to do some scappin' too. ;)

[AlliR]

I am sure you have Mary, you always have good photos. And hope you have a good trip to Bath 'tother Mary. I have my December kit now, so might have a go at that over the weekend so I can show and tell at the crop on the 1st.

[Mary Buttons]

Hiya peeps!

Cold today wasn't it?

I'm off to the theatre tomorrow night - Bath again. Looking forward to it. Hoping to do some scappin' too. ;)

I read that as bath as in bubble bath :lol:

[peachey-kins]

You didn't think much of the footie training then Steph? :P

it was ok..my bum went numb very quickly! and charlie stopped every 5 minutes to style his hair!

[AlliR]

:lol::lol: that's boys for you!

[Mary Buttons]

it was ok..my bum went numb very quickly! and charlie stopped every 5 minutes to style his hair!

He sounds just like my son was from about the age of 13 upwards

[Mary Buttons]

Here is another clashing colour LO (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=143308&cat=2) (I was told by the person who set the challenge that the other didn't really clash because I had blended the colours together.
this one has been done more for the journalling and tells the story of my DD's lack of dress sense and my DS's complete oposite sense

[Mary Buttons]

Here is my nice harmonic LO (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=143326&cat=2) that has calmed me down and satisfied my need to create something that I love.

[scarymary555]

Morning peeps...

Hope everyone is OK this morning?

Had a good time in Bath yesterday. The play was called Donkeys Years and although it was OK it wasn't one of my favs. However, DH thought it was brilliant..... talk about incompatable!?!? ;)

[Mary Buttons]

Glad you had a great day anyway Mary

Won't be around much today have a shared lunch after church not sure what time I will be home.

[AlliR]

Afternoon everyone. Glad you enjoyed your day MaryE and hope you had a great lunch Mary B. Been out with the boys on their bikes again.... Liam is doing so well :wub: 'Tis a bit fresh out again tho.

Great LOs Mary, I'm hoping for some scrapping time later.

[peachey-kins]

He sounds just like my son was from about the age of 13 upwards
and he's only 6

[AlliR]

Just a thought for Saturday - if possible could you bring your completed CJs that we did so we can show the new members and then they can decide if they would like to take part in our next one. I'll do some brief destructions on how to make the book and a print out of the list of themes that I found on a website.

[Mary Buttons]

Will try to remember that Alli In fact I've put it in my bag now so that I won't forget

[AlliR]

Thanks Mary

[scrappy_rak]

Hi ladies!

Just dropping in to see what everyone is up to! I haven't done any scrapping now for almost 2 weeks and I think I've lost all my motivation!! :rolleyes: Now I'm stuck in the computer & scrappin' room as Paul is down stairs wrapping my Christmas presents.. so hopefully I'll manage to at least stroke my stash and hopefully get scrappin'!!! We'll see!!!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend! Must go now and catch up on the thread!

Talk soon!

[scarymary555]

Just a thought for Saturday - if possible could you bring your completed CJs that we did so we can show the new members and then they can decide if they would like to take part in our next one. I'll do some brief destructions on how to make the book and a print out of the list of themes that I found on a website.


OK Alli....will go and find mine now so I don't forget :rolleyes:

[trudy8]

thats a good idea Alli as I think some of them were a bit unsure.:o

I am stuck to know what theme to choose.:unsure:

[Mary Buttons]

So am I Trudy can't think of anything that wasn't done last time.

[AlliR]

Well I haven't even got as far as trying to think of a theme!

[scarymary555]

Nor me.........but there are some good ideas in 'The Library' on here. I'll see if I can find a link. ;)

[AlliR]

I've found a list as long as your arm but that actually makes it harder to decide. Will print for Saturday tho. if you post the link I will print that too Mary, ta.

[scarymary555]

Here's (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=208&Itemid=32)the link peeps.

[Mary Buttons]

I set a challenge to the person who set me to do a clashing LO for her and the rest of my team to do a pure white LO

Here is my pure white LO very simple pure Innocence (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=143393&cat=2)

[AlliR]

Looks great Mary, never seen an all white LO before.

[trudy8]

well done Mary have left you a comment....

[AlliR]

Evening Trudy!

[trudy8]

evening I dont think it has changed

[trudy8]

evening I dont think it has changed

oh yas it has:P:P:P

[AlliR]

yeah when you do your signature it doesn't update old posts, I think it used to but not now. Glad you got it sorted. Dave went to see nan today with boys - they were playing skittles! :lol:

[trudy8]

I thought it did to thats why I did'nt think it worked..
I don't feel so left out now.
I take it she was ok.they do have fun.

[AlliR]

Yes she was fine. Liam and Joe had a fab time. They were playing a word game too..... how many other words from ginger nuts. One old boy was shouting octopus! piano! camel! :lol:

[AlliR]

I've done most of my Christmas kit..... just need to add some embellies. The accordian book inside the handbag album has 8 'pages' on each side. So 16 altogether but I stuck mine together so I only have 8 on show and covered. Each page is approx 17.5cm x 11cm (just under 7" x 4.5"). Will post piccies when I have finished it and also bring along on Saturday but hopefully that can help you start thinking of themes and photos.

[Mary Buttons]

We are supposed to be on a shut down on UKS tomorrow, but not sure how long for last time it was only the day but they didn't cull the gallery this time they are going to do so.

[AlliR]

oh yeah I forgot about that. Might have to do ironing while Joe is napping tomorrow then :o

[AlliR]

SMAX says the gallery pruning is done....

http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=196440

not sure if they are doing the forum cull too - but today is the 25th so everything should be fine tomorrow. Maybe I won't have to do the ironing after all :P

[Mary Buttons]

think it would be a good oportunity to get the bungalow spick and span thats if I haven't got an LO buzzing around in my head that needs to get down on the computer :lol:

[Mary Buttons]

Well I did notice this morning that it was down for maintenance but then when I got home it was open so I thought it was just one of those things. We will see as to whether we are open for business tomorrow or not.

[scrappy_rak]

I can't believe I finally managed to do my first LO in 2 weeks! It's here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=143413&cat=2) if you fancy a look!

Has anyone heard anything from Denita??

[AlliR]

Hiya Rakel, glad you got some scrapping done - your LO is lovely. I've not heard from Denita but have been sending her the club updates. It's just a busy time of year for everyone so hopefully we will hear from her soon. How's things with you? Work OK? Elena all excited about Chirstmas yet?

[Mary Buttons]

Morning all

Lovely LO Rakel have left you a comment

[AlliR]

Morning Mary

[peachey-kins]

I've done most of my Christmas kit..... just need to add some embellies. The accordian book inside the handbag album has 8 'pages' on each side. So 16 altogether but I stuck mine together so I only have 8 on show and covered. Each page is approx 17.5cm x 11cm (just under 7" x 4.5"). Will post piccies when I have finished it and also bring along on Saturday but hopefully that can help you start thinking of themes and photos.

havent got a clue what photos i'll use. might have to leave it blank!
i havent done any scrapping for ages either, although now i have a deadline for my secret project, i suppose i should start!

[Sandie V]

Morning

Just dropping in to say hi, had a rubbish weekend, with the kids being unwell still :( Off to catch up on some jobs around the house today.

Denita is fine, her family has been unwell too, which is why she hasn't been around.

[AlliR]

Oh dear Sandie, sorry to hear your kids are still unwell. And I hope Denita's family are better soon too.

[AlliR]

havent got a clue what photos i'll use. might have to leave it blank!
i havent done any scrapping for ages either, although now i have a deadline for my secret project, i suppose i should start!

I thought mine would be left blank too, but got there in the end! And yes, you had better get started on your project work sharpish! :lol:

[Mary Buttons]

Done the weekly challenge (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=143455&cat=503) here

[Sandie V]

Thats stunning Mary :D

[Mary Buttons]

thanks Sandie
I like that effect and was so easy to do.

[Sandie V]

I've just uploaded Pencil Lines sketch #59 to my gallery (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=143456&cat=2) if you fancy a look, there are also a couple of layouts in there that I did for the November GDT spot for scrapping angels ;)

[AlliR]

Mary it is just gorgeous, one of my faves for sure.

[AlliR]

Fab LOs from you as well Sandie, left you comments.

[Mary Buttons]

Love that one Sandie have left you a comment.

[scarymary555]

Just checking in peeps....

Great LO's Sandie and Mary ;)

Shame the kids are not feeling too good at the moment San....hope they get better soon.

Must get thinking about CJ themes and the December class.....I haven't got a clue at the moment.

[AlliR]

I've decided on my CJ theme - You know you are getting older when.....

[trudy8]

good one Alli...

has anyone got the link we had last time?....

[AlliR]

This is the link I used from the link Mary posted....

http://www.pagesoftheheart.net/artman/publish/article_923.shtml

[trudy8]

This is the link I used from the link Mary posted....

http://www.pagesoftheheart.net/artman/publish/article_923.shtml

thanks I will have a look.

[Mary Buttons]

Morning All
Have just looked at that list and I think I would like to do My collection
(I could make a whole album with mine if I did each item individually :lol:)

[peachey-kins]

id like to do this too:) i fancy a theme of 'heroes'.

[AlliR]

The more the merrier! Like the choice of themes so far.....

[trudy8]

were is everyone....
Alli I have decided on my CJ ... follow that sketch ...

[Mary Buttons]

That sounds intreging Trudy

Hi I am back on as you can see but not before a phone call which was answered by an indian chap who I had great difficulty in understanding.

[AlliR]

Glad you are back online Mary. Great choice Trudy - very original. Will start putting a list together.

I've been busy this evening making a birthday card for a friend (hope she likes it) and finishing my December kit. Here's a peek. Will bring it along on Saturday so you can get an idea of sizes etc. Added some rub ons and blooms from my stash.

[Mary Buttons]

You have some super photos there Alli love the one of the two boys in the third picture

[AlliR]

I've added the CJ theme list to the first post of this thread so we can find it easily until the December thread starts. So far we have:

Alli - You know you are getting older when....
Mary B - My collection
Steph - Heroes
Trudy - Follow that sketch
Mary E - I wish....

[scarymary555]

Morning peeps....

HOpe you are all OK and keeping busy!!

Haven't had a chance to think about my CJ theme yet.........if it gets a bit quite here at work I will have a look-see!

What y'all doing today? I broke down in the car on my way into work.....not a good start to the day!! :(

[Mary Buttons]

Afternoon all
Have been to Borders to pick up two books which I ordered for my DD's Christmas present. Over to a friend how has just moved in to the show house just behind the Opital Complex and then straight into town to take up the advent presents for my DS & his GF Neil was cuffed with it and then we went up to Longs for lunch, and his phone did not ring while we were there which was a bonus as it usually does. :lol:

[AlliR]

Sorry to hear about your car troubles MaryE, hope they are all sorted now.

Sounds like you have have a very busy day MaryB, hope you enjoyed it :D

[Mary Buttons]

Yes I did nice to get out and met up with people

[AlliR]

I've only been to Asda today, not exactly exciting!

[Mary Buttons]

Morning folks
just a quick hello and speak to you all later have to dash time is flying and I must be up at the church by 8.00

[scarymary555]

mORNING Peeps.....

Car still in garage (probably til weekend) but have a courtesey car til then - TG. :rolleyes:

At work all day today covering for holiday.....yuk! :P

Hope you're all fit and well and 'have a nice day'!

[scrappy_rak]

Morning Mary!

All your CJ themes sound FAB!

I'm off work today, using up my holiday! :P Going to Swindon later on and then I'm having my hair done! Can't wait!

I'm off to do a bit of scrappin'! Hope everyone has a FAB day!

[scrappy_rak]

mORNING Peeps.....

Car still in garage (probably til weekend) but have a courtesey car til then - TG. :rolleyes:



So sorry to hear about your car! Hope it's nothing too serious!

[AlliR]

Morning everyone. At least you have wheels Mary, I'd be lost without my car.

Hope you have a good day off Rakel!

[scarymary555]

Nothing too serious at the moment Rak....the clutch cable has gone. Kia had quoted the garage a two week wait for a new one but by the time DH had finished with Kia it's now down to two days!?!? :angry: Have a great day today.........I envy you, I'm stuck at work all day! :(

[peachey-kins]

is anyone thinking about their christmas tree yet? cause on all the american blogs i read, they already have their trees up!

[Mary Buttons]

No much too early you get bored with it before Christmas arrives. and the original time to put up and decorate the tree was Christmas eve.

[AlliR]

I agree Mary, way too early it is not even December yet! I saw that someone at the top of our orad has their decorations on the outside of their house already..... Our tree will go up about 10 days before Christmas, and it comes down on 2nd Jan.

[AlliR]

Right, I've made my CJ book, so we can see if any of the newbies would like to join in. Also got the list of themes and some brief notes on how to make the book and take part in a CJ. We have 2 more new people joining us on Saturday, quite new to scrapping too.

[scarymary555]

No much too early you get bored with it before Christmas arrives. and the original time to put up and decorate the tree was Christmas eve. I soooo agree with you Mary......there's someone in my team has their tree and decs up already! :rolleyes: As I'm not 'doing' Christmas this year there will be very little to put up and take down anyway! :lol:

Alli.....we're on a roll with the newbies! Have you been advertising somewhere new or is it word of mouth? It's great that our group is going from strength to strength!

My CJ theme is gonna be 'I wish.....' ;)

[AlliR]

Good choice of theme Mary, will add it to the list...

Think it is from the advertising I did for our 1st birthday. Whatever it is, nice to have new people joining us :D

[Mary Buttons]

Good morning all

we are growing from strength to strength then. Brilliant.

[Sandie V]

Fab news about the new members!

I've just uploaded a layout using Pencil Lines sketch #60, its in my gallery (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=143663&cat=2) if you fancy a look.

Hope everyone is okay today, I am just busy printing off pics so I can start my GDT work, as my kit from Back Porch Memories arrived this week, and it is stunning!

[Mary Buttons]

Hi Sandie that another great LO from you have left you a comment.

really looking forward to seeing what you do with the BPM kit

[Mary Buttons]

I am chuffed to bits my LO for this weeks challenge has 32 comments, its amazing how a simple LO like that really catches peoples eye and I am thrilled with the comments.

[Sandie V]

WEll done Mary, thats a huge amount of comments ;)

[peachey-kins]

well ive just been to lidl and bought a fab german christmas dec. its 3 tiers, pine, with nativity figures on. at the bottom you put candle and on top is a fan which goes round when the candles are lit! oh and from monday, they have loads of arty bits - 6 balls of wool for £7 (bargain), sewing storage boxes, paint sets, canvases.....

[Sandie V]

The canvasses from Lidl are great, I bought 3 last time they had the craft stuff in and they were only 99p each!

[AlliR]

Hi everyone, hope you have all had a good day. Was quite surprised by the heavy rain when I went to collect the boys this evening, must have been concentrating too hard :lol:

Congrats on the number of comments Mary, it is a stunner.

Your Christmas deccie sounds great Steph, I always forget about Lidl....

So are you all set for tomorrow??

[Mary Buttons]

Not really not sure at all what I want to do, my mojo has flown again.

[AlliR]

How about making your CJ book then?

[AlliR]

Complete change of subject but if anyone knows anyone who would be interested in the accounts administrator/waiting list secretary role we have at preschool please let me know. It's 15 hours a month for the accounts stuff, working from home but we need someone who can go to preschool at least 3 mornings a week to collect post, drop off cheques etc (only 15 mins or so each time). The waiting list work is paid extra, and it varies from term to term depending on the number of children attending. I wish I could do it but too much on and it would mean I have to resign from the committee.

[AlliR]

Have a look at this example (http://www.scrapaholic.co.uk/main.php?page=Club-Swindon) using the December kit (scroll down to the kit info).....

[AlliR]

Ok so it's not December yet but nearly....... so here is our new thread (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=197304).

[Mary Buttons]

How about making your CJ book then?

thats an idea might just do that have some pages that I could cut to size already punched just a case of doing the cover.