Croppin' Crazy's Mad March Mayhem!

[mrsladybabe]

A new month a new thread :D

[Rab]

mayhem indeed

[mrsladybabe]

we can wish can;t we.....?? :lol:

[mrsladybabe]

Just to repeat my earlier idea.....

Would it be possible to post the dimensions of all the cj's...?? That way we could be getting on with the LO's even if we don't have the actual cj yet - it might help us catch up??

[Mandie]

Hi are you still about??

[mrsladybabe]

Hi Mandie :D

[Mandie]

Hi Mrs LB
how are you?

[mrsladybabe]

Tired.......... but ok thanks

[Mandie]

I've been trying to get a lo done for nearly a week now, thought i would just check on here and get on with it, but i always get distracted, (like shopping for stash etc)been looking at a bind it machine

[mrsladybabe]

I started back at work this week - just part-time though

[Mandie]

Sorry your feeling tire ,did you go back to work this week??, BTW Chalotte has mumps!

[Mandie]

crossed posts lol

[mrsladybabe]

very dangerous!

Katie did have a comp on creativeonline - if you spent so much on stash, you get entered into a draw for a BIA!!

[Mandie]

Hows work been?
hopefully not too stressful, take it easy

[mrsladybabe]

Sorry your feeling tire ,did you go back to work this week??, BTW Chalotte has mumps!

Oh no..... is she very poorly?? Has she got a BF at the mo - it can be dangerous for men can;t it....??

[Mandie]

i'm not very lucky, so dont think i would be lucky enough to win anything!

Does Katie sell stuff from home, she has some lovely stamps,

[mrsladybabe]

Have just done mornings this week..... so not too much planning etc.. and no other 'added' xtras just yet.

Still feeling a bit emotional and nervous - but am pleased to be back.

[mrsladybabe]

All the stuff is kept at home - she takes it round with her to crops etc.... but no 'real shop' just the online one. You could always come and pick stuff up instead of paying or postage.

[Mandie]

Yes she is feeling very sorry for herself too!, and she was ment to be going to Bristol on sunday to start her training for Nat west, so that's been put off for a couple of weeks, yes she has a boyfriend (same one for over 4 years), have tried to keep him away but he misses her, LOL

[mrsladybabe]

Oh - we have wed eveninng crop - 19/03 and then a sat daytime one in May if you're interested...??

[Mandie]

may have to check out bank situation feel like a treat. Steve has a new workshop out Boarhunt so that has to come first at the moment.

Working mornings is nice, bet it takes your mind off everything for a couple of hours, easing you back in gradually, bet the children have missed you.

[Mandie]

May make the wed night one, will check with steve, can mum come too?

[Mandie]

going to do some scrappin will be back later, lovely to talk to you, missed having someone to chat too on here!

[mrsladybabe]

May make the wed night one, will check with steve, can mum come too?

of course - the more the merrier!

Its £3 - tea and cake provided.... no classes, just crop and chat! Katie will probably be there - but if you want anything in part you will have to let her know before hand as she doesn't bring it all to the evening crops.

[mrsladybabe]

Enjoy! :D

[mrsladybabe]

I wondered whether a stash swap might be a good idea for the retreat......?? However, I know with people coming from all over lugage could be an issue??

[mrsladybabe]

Or maybe we could make another kit up between us....??
One person bring paper, another c/stock, another flowers, brads, ribbons, etc.... if we agreed colours first, that might work...?? Either out of our own stash, or magpied stuff, or just a couple of pound spent, doesn't have to be much

What do you think??

[coleymac]

Yup I did post mine ultra early - sorry if this caused problems. I will do the next one as quick as possible and then ask what I should do with it before I post!

[BRLD]

I'm bringing a little something on the retreat with me for us all to have a little challenge - is everyone up for it?? It'll be fun and you'll be making something for someone else.....want to play???

I could put some stuff towards a kit, I've got plenty lying around. Can't spend any more money, but can use up some of my stuff. Happy to put some papers in - as long as each kit can be a bit different but the same colour scheme/range

[craftyangel]

Yup I did post mine ultra early - sorry if this caused problems. I will do the next one as quick as possible and then ask what I should do with it before I post!

No probelms.........the earlier the better for posting, cant wait for this to be over :wacko:

[craftyangel]

Hi Jen........I'm up for a challenge :)

[mrsladybabe]

Hi :)

Ohhh - sounds intreging Jen....!?!?! Count me in.

[jack scrap]

Yup I did post mine ultra early - sorry if this caused problems. I will do the next one as quick as possible and then ask what I should do with it before I post!

Not a criticism Karen, I wish I could pull my finger out and get them done as quickly. I will try to get Flights of Fancy done and posted next week and then do the others as quickly as I can when I get them.

It's nice to see lots of chat on here again, I'm happy to join in with the Kit/stash idea BTW.

Glad you are feeling a bit better MrsLB and it's good that you can ease your way back to work.

Hope your daughter gets better soon Mandie and Jen I hope that your injury is getting better.

[ani]

blimey, can't remember last time I saw so much chat.
Take it easy mrs lb.
going to be late for work so will catch up this evenning

[Mandie]

Morning, didnt make it back on here last night, got caught by the tv!

Did get a LO finished though, will try to upload this one, was pleased with it for a change, used Boho chic bits the girls got me for christmas.

I'm up for swaps or kit just let me know.

Sorry the CJ has been such a nightmare Angie, it's nearly finsihed now, not many more entries to go, I'm soooo looking forward to seeing mine, and i will treasure it, I'm sure it will all be worth it!

[Mandie]

Hi Ani, may have missed you now, have a good day at work, you take it easy too,

[craftyangel]

Morning Mandie and Ani

Ani.......did you receive cj???

Mandie......{{{hugs}}} to charlotte, hope she feels better soon

[Mandie]

Thanks Angie, she loves food so that's been the worst for her, it took her 25 minutes to try and suck a sandwich LOL!
She put a scarf round her chin and head to releive the pain and she wont let me take a picture to scrapbook how inconsiderate is she! (i have given her lots of cuddles and sympathy really).

Anyone got anything planned for the weekend?

[ani]

picked up cj from po today thanks Angie.
OH is out tonight so ds & me are going to stuff like sitting on pc's all night, ha

[jambocatwillow]

Hello All. nice to see lots of caht.

So sorry to hear about Steph Mandie, hope she soon feels beter. Not being able to enjoy your food is a torment surely!

Grace was ill earlier this week with Slapped Face Fever. I was worried sick as she had a small red mark on her cheek that got bigger really quickly. In 10 mins her whole cheek was bright red with like white blisters. i took her to the Drs where I was left waiting for over an hour! I complained after 30 mins as I didn`t know if it was catching. Anyway it`s nothing to worry about. It went off but keeps coming back every now and then. Bless her she had it all over her arm, cheeks, neck and even her little bottom!

Sorry to hear about your injury Jen, take it easy. The challenge fro the retreat sounds good. Count me in.

BTW thanks for the kind comments on my resent Lo`s everyone. It means alot to hear your thoughts.

[jack scrap]

I've just had a look Elizabeth, I didn't realise you had been so busy.

[Mandie]

Hi, I'm sure i posted on here earlier today, but its not here??????

Anyway how's everyone's saturday going?

Elizabeth your LO's are lovely, Grace is a real sweetie!

I got a £10 voucher from ebay/paypal so i'm off to buy something.

[mrsladybabe]

Oh - what'd you get Mandie...??

[Mandie]

Morning all,
Couldn't make my mind up MrsLB, so nothing! How are you?, you have completed your first week back, bet your enjoying a rest this weekend.

Angie, CJ finished will post on MOnday, tried to make the post office today but got caught in the building of Steph's new wardrobe, I've never seen so many bits of wood and screws, still it looks nice now and her room is very tidy for once! (maybe cause half her stuff is still in my room) LOL

[Mandie]

Angie just sponsored you, good luck and your over half way!

[craftyangel]

Morning :)

Thanks Mandie...................but must start some training this week, or will be crawling :D

Just uploaded scrummy blog challenge HERE (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=153004&limit=recent) This weeks challenge is to use foam on a layout. Pop over and have a peek..........link in my siggy.

Hope you all have a great sunday

[Mandie]

Hi, Sunday has flown by, good luck with the training Angie, father you than me,
Exercise whats that????
I really need to get myself on a diet! as well as exercise.

[ani]

Had a great weekend. Crop saturday, small scrapbooking fair yesterday. Managed two lo's at the crop & I also had a lesson in howto crochet, this I am finding very difficult.
Nearly a full week at work this week, tired at the thought already.

Did you start the training Angie?

[craftyangel]

Hi

No Ani having started training........must get a move on

Just uploaded weekly challenge here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=153200&cat=2), been off today so caught up on some scrapping

[BRLD]

I did a LO - oh yes, it's a miracle!! I did the buttons challenge, only to find that by the time I'd finished there was another challenge!!

Ah well, at least I did something creative for a change.

I posted the Soundtrack CJ off to Karen yesterday.

[Mandie]

Hi girls,

I have a new computer, and its been a nightmare the more technical they get the more goes wrong, nearly packed it back up and took it back!
Left charlotte to try and sort this morning and guess what she did it !

hopefully will learn to use it and love it

[coleymac]

Hi all - Jen I got the CJ and I have finished it already!! Mandie do you want it very early or shall I hang on to it??
Mrs LB I think you will love it, its looking great so far x

[craftyangel]

Hi all - Jen I got the CJ and I have finished it already!! Mandie do you want it very early or shall I hang on to it??
Mrs LB I think you will love it, its looking great so far x

Karen which cj is it???

[coleymac]

Hi Angie - its the music one - crikey - think its soundtrack of my life but seem to be having a spot of short term memory loss! Think Mandie, Hannah and yourself still have to finish pages.

[craftyangel]

Karen just go ahead and post to Mandie as she has no cj.

You should be receiving another soon hopefully :)

[Mandie]

Morning, yes please Karen look forward to that arriving, i will get my thinking cap on now so i can get it to you Angie asap.

[Mandie]

Hope everyone is ok, nearly the end of the week again, this year is flying by! cant believe its easter next week.

Catch you again later , for a chat.

[BRLD]

Angie - Karen won't be recieving one soon, that's the one I told you about the other night! She's too quick!!! I don't have one another one yet to post on to her.

I'm feeling very sleepy today...don't know why. Plus I'm going to be up all night as I have to work the grand prix this weekend and the grand prix is in Australia!! So I'm working the whole day,then a couple of hours at about midnight and another couple about 4am and then work the next day!! And then repeat it all Friday night, and then Sunday morning! It's certainly going to be an experience!!

Hope you're all well....I'm off to a meeting.....

[coleymac]

Crikey Jen - it all sounds very exciting - dont worry about the CJ - TBH Im just trying to keep on top of all my crafty projects.

I have been learning a new mantra this year which is... "Thank you very much for asking me but Im afraid I cant take part - I seem to be a little over committed right now" Do you like it?!!LOL

Went to Woolies today to get my Easter Eggs - they didnt have very many left - goodness knows what it will be like next weekend?!
Anyway. Im trying not to let anyone down so I do them as soon as I can in the hope that I will not run out of time!

[Rab]

hey everyone - not been a lot of chat recently - hope everyone is good and is looking forward to our retreat :lol:

in the middle of making a baby book for my sister to give to her friend so hopefully it should look quite good.

[craftyangel]

Hi All

Its very quiet here.

I've sorted out the kits for retreat, Maria is putting together some brand new stuff direct for CHA, its all yummy. Need to sort out payment out this week............right if you paid 85.00 into Jens account you have paid for your kit, if not I need money this week sometime.

Ani do you want both kits? its 8.00 for kit and 5.00 for minibook kit

Hannah and Karen do you want kits too???

Everyone else is they anyone who doesnt want either kit...........just checking with Sally if retreat price included both kits.

Finally just uploaded this weeks scrummy challenge example

HERE (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=153681&cat=2)

[ani]

yes please Angie, I would like both kits, £13 + postage. Should I send you a cheque or pay direct into your bank, I will sort out monday. thank you.

Been to a crop today which was a nice treat.

[craftyangel]

Ani.........whatevers best for you!! let me know:)

[Rab]

made a baby book (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=153750&cat=5973) for my friend who had her baby last monday - took me ages - so glad it's finished :lol: hope everyone is ok and is starting to get excited bout the retreat

[jambocatwillow]

Hello everyone, well it`s been quite on here. Although everyone seems to have been busy which is good. I do enjoy checking out all your LO`s.

My parents have Grace this weekend so we have been busy getting jobs done. Now that they are all finsihed I am going to do some scrapping. It was my birthday in the week so I had some money to spend. yesturday I went to a craft shop I`d never been to before and bought lots of goodies. They are all out on the didning room table just calling to me!

[Mandie]

Hi, I'm soooo sorry i forgot your birthday Elizabeth, hope you had a lovely day!

I have made a lovely book using mum's new bind it machine, going to plan a gate album next to make, just need to buy some time from the craft shop LOL my attempt at wit! if only it was that easy.

Received CJ Karen thank u.

[Mandie]

Beautiful baby book tricia.

[Mandie]

I need to pay another £5 for the other kit still will do it asap.

[coleymac]

Oh Elizabeth I am so sorry I missed your birthday - many happy belated returns x glad you had a nice weekend

Angie I am going to say no thanks to the kits at the moment - I am just drowing under paper and stash that I havent used so I am going to be good (Will not last long!!)

Tricia your baby book looks cute, is that a cuttlebug folder that you used? It looks great x

Been out for lunch today and to the cinema and saw The Other Boleyn Girl - it was really good - I did Tudors and Stuarts for A Level history so geekily enough I quite enjoy stories from this period of history. I also watched Borat this evening which is completely the other end of the scale!!

Hope everyone had a nice weekend x

[jack scrap]

Elizcabeth.....I am really sorry that I missed your birthday. Stupidly, I didn't make a note in my diary of everyones birthday and I have lost the list. I'm glad that you had a nice time anyway and you must bring some of that new stash to the retreat.

I went to Scrap Revolution's crop last Sunday and one at Datchworth yesterday. I have done a LO with buttons but obviously it wasn't in time for the blog, I'll try to photograph and upload it this week.

I can't remember if I paid £80 or £85 into Jens account. I will have check my bank statement.

[craftyangel]

Hi jac

How you doing with cj's??

[jack scrap]

Hi Angie,

I still have Flights of Fancy, which I hope to get done and posted this week.

[Rab]

cool - i'm gonna post onto you in the next day or so - when i can get to a post office the next ones will be chilhood memories 17x12.5cm and favourite places which is 7x5 inches just in case you want to get on with it - got them on sat but nearly done

[Mandie]

Hi , had a awful morning at work, really not enjoying it, think i'll have to leave wish i took that job last year now! no i probablly dont mean that it was doing a lot more hours. feeling a bit sorry for myself now.

[jack scrap]

Oh Mandie, sorry to hear that you're not happy at work. There will be other jobs though and you have the Easter holidays coming up so at least you can have a little break from it. I hope things improve. :)

Thanks for the info Tricia, you have been working quickly on the cj's, perhaps we will get them finished in time after all.

[jambocatwillow]

Hello all, not to worry about missing my birthday everyone leads such busy lives I understand. Thanks for the belated wishes.
Sorry to hear you are unhappy at work Mandie, have a good nights sleep then you might feel a bit brighter. Thinking of you.
I managed to get a LO done at the weekend, I have others planned. I haven`t photographed it yet but will tomorrow to upload it.
Glad you enjoyed the cinema Karen, my sister also covered that era of history and loves anything to do with the Tudors.
Well our retreat is not far away now. I have never been to a crop before and I suppose this retreat is kind of like a crop. What will we be doing? I know it sounds like a silly question but are we all bringing photographs we want to scrap on our own or are we planning to do group projects? Also how can anyone decide what to take stash wise? I think of all my paper and wouldn`t know what to leave behind!

[jack scrap]

I find it very difficult Elizabeth as I always want to take everything. However, that obviously isn't going to be possible because of the travel.
Something you can do is to choose which photographs you want to scrap and then make up a 'kit' for each layout. Put into a poly bag the paper and cardstock and then any embellishments you think you might want to use.

Anyone else got any ideas and tips?

I don't know what the kits involve. Should we bring any particular photo's Angie?

Perhaps we can start to make a list of who is bringing which tools. I can do this if you like Angie.

[Rab]

hey - i've figured out that if i take my cricut out of it's tote it'll fit very nicely into my overnightbag and i can carry it on - apart from that i'm going to take v=basic tools like eyelet setter, scissors, glues etc and will see what else i can cram in
will be trying to be as clever in my packing as poss

[BRLD]

I wasn't planning on travelling too light - but I'll have hockey training on the Friday night, so will have to bring all my stuff with me :( That means I'm going to struggle to even fit clothes in my car!!!

Elizabeth - I tend to make up some little kits with matching stuff in and then I have some different choices when I want to scrap something.

I will be bringing my laptop and camera though, as I'm planning on taking some day trips out to see stuff (not sure what's nearby but I'm sure there's something) I don't know what else is planned, but I'm pretty sure I can't scrap for a week, I'm just not that creative.

[jack scrap]

We are near Canterbury so I am sure that there will be plenty of places nearby to visit and photograph.

Tricia, we can take my Cricut if you like, then you will only need to bring your mats and any carts you want.

[mrsladybabe]

Hi all :)

Am back at work and so far so good - although VERY tired, just trying to take one day at a time.

[mrsladybabe]

I am hoping to bring to the retreat a wedding album project to continue with and maybe a few xtra pic's that I might want to use for the team kits/projects.... I am also hoping to get some good shots of us all together and individually :)

I will be bringing my Expression and I can also bring my QK Squeeze if people think it would be useful....??

Have only just got in after a very bust day, inc. a crop this evening - so am off to bed now. Thanks for the pm Elizabeth - will reply in the next couple of days xx

Ani - 2 cj's will be on there ways to you tomorrow.... (I've inc a little stash parcel, by way of peacemaking :) - sorry I've been so crap...)

[ani]

I missed your birthday too Elizabeth, sorry. Would put a little sad face here but for some reasen mine don't work.

Mrslb don't be silly, I will look out for them. I wasn't off work as long as you and I am still finding it very tiring, so don't over do it, look after yourself. Will let you know when the journals arrive.

I am very envious of all the retreat talk, I have the gogo one in june, and a small crop I go to locally are planning a weekend one for sept so I am not left out but still 5 days! Hope you lot make the best of it.

better go. going to be late again

[BRLD]

Canterbury - cool...does anyone want to go on a day trip? :)

Does anyone want me to bring my printer? I was thinking of it - mainly because I never have the photos I want in the size I want no matter how hard I try and plan. My laptop and printer can read most kinds of memory card, so anyone who brings a camera could use them.

I also have a tag-a-long and 3 alphabets.......

and that's it - I don't really have any fancy kit.

MrsLB - take it slowly :) Glad you're back at work, just take it easy and don't tire yourself out....you've got a retreat in a few weeks!!

[Mandie]

I'm up for a day trip Jen , sounds good, i will need a lift though as no car, (travelling with Mrs lb) maybe everyone might like to go.
Do we know if the cottage has internet access to keep in touch with members not joining us!

[Rab]

does this work?

[coleymac]

Oh dont you just love the excitement of getting ready to go - its so hard to know what NOT to take isnt it!

Ani, I cant wait to meet you at the Getaway Im excited about that now too!

Mandie sorry you had a bad week - here is a good bit of advice I got two weeks ago - dont do anything rash - you will regret it! It was good advice and hope it works for you!!

Dad took me shopping today - got the very nice Vanessa at papermaze to open up just for me - wa hey! Spent too much though!!

Lots of scrappong for me tonight to justify the spend!! What was that about me drowing in stash and I still went out and got more! Got some new BG stuff as it has flamingoes and dinosaurs on it and really got a bit carried away with that! I am so determined to make some cards wioth it though!

[jambocatwillow]

I am loving the sound of a few day trips, we can`t go all that way and not explore. Plus it will be a good oppourunity to get some group shots of us to scrap. Shopping could be squeezed into it somehow!

I think it`s a great idea to kind of make a kit up for each LO I want to scrap. I don`t really have any fancy kit either, just lots of paper and stickers and bits and bobs. I am a magpie so save everything. If you could bring your printer Jen it would come in handy but see how you are for space first. Oh I am so excited about it and can`t wait...an adventure! Shame some of our mambers can`t come but we are all going to be together in spirit I`m sure. Thats the kind of group we are.

[mrsladybabe]

Evening all :)

Very tired tonight - think the week is catching up with me.... Need to rest a bit tomorrow as I have a wedding to go to on Saturday!

Jen - YES! please do bring your printer... I have that problem a lot to!! Plus, as you say - any pic's we take that week can be printed out, copied and shared straight away :D I have some photo paper, so I'll bring that with me.

Maybe if everyone brought a blank cd with them - they could save copies of any photos they want to take home with them....??

[mrsladybabe]

A day trip sounds great - and we can easily car pool. I was trying to find out about local scrap stores, so will have another look....

We can't get into the cottage before 4pm on Monday - I would suggest that Wed would be best for a day trip.... that would break the week up nicely, with a day of scrapping either side. As we also have 2 class/kits to do we could do one of those either side too :D

We have to be out of the cottage by 10am on friday morning - leaving it neat and tidy as we found it, so will probably need to do most of the packing thurs evening.

[mrsladybabe]

Angie and I are happy to cook the evening meals (as long as someone else washes up/does the dishwasher... :lol:) If anyone else wants to be in charge of breakfasts or lunches, make yourself known!

I think the cottage has interent access - will check

[BRLD]

I have a CD writer, so copying photos will be no problem. The ink cartridge is pretty new so should have plenty, but I don't have a lot of photo paper though, so donations are welcome!

I was going to sort out stash tonight but I just couldn't get in the mood....there's so much of it I just don't know what to pack! I'm going to be terrible at picking the right stuff to take!!

Was wondering if people were up for swapping stuff the didn't want? I have some papers and random things from swaps that I probably won't use, but someone else might? I thought maybe we could just bring stuff we didn't want, put it on a table and if someone else wanted to use it, then they could....what do you think???

I have sorted out the things for my challenge though....I did that ages ago, got a little excited. Still have to order something though......

Elizabeth - my kits aren't fancy either! Just paper, card, ribbons and lots of flowers (I got carried away in a sale!)

Karen - I am jealous of your little shopping spree! I've been very restrained lately, but I don't think I would have been if I'd had the whole shop to myself...you lucky thing!!

MrsLB - go rest yourself! You have a wedding to enjoy :)

Mandie - you're always welcome in my little car - who knows, if the weather is nice, maybe I'll just cruise around with the roof down :)

[BRLD]

Oh - I'm rubbish at cooking - seriously, I'll poison you all......

[mrsladybabe]

Oh - I'm rubbish at cooking - seriously, I'll poison you all......

:lol:

[mrsladybabe]

Hi Jen :D

How's u?

[jack scrap]

A day trip to Canterbury sounds wonderful, however if you want to get any pics of me you had better bring your wide angle lenses with you :lol:

MrsLB it's great that you are back at work and you are bound to feel tired. I don't work but I still get tired.
I went for an interview today with Kaliko clothing who have a new concession in a local shop and they phoned me this afternoon to offer me the job. It's just twelve hours a week but it's a start.

Karen, I love Papermaze, although I have never visited the shop...probably just as well. I did receive an order from them this morning though, I should not buy any more paper but I could not resist the new Fancy Pants About a Boy papers and rub ons.:)

I have a Bind it All, if anyone is interested in having a play I could bring it along.

[BRLD]

Jacqui - well done on the job :) It's a great way to get back into work, I bet you'll have loads of fun.

MrsLB - sorry, I missed you. I was drinking pink wine and leaving half drunk messages on facebook for people to find in the morning! Oh my head is going to hurt tomorrow!!

[mrsladybabe]

How was the head this morning Jen....??

Well done Jacqui - I hope you enjoy it :D

[coleymac]

Well done on the job Jacqui!

I went to Ipswich today and it was very snowy! Anyone else had any unusual Easter weather???

[craftyangel]

Hi

Hope everyone having a great Easter. :)

Not long to retreat, hasnt it sneaked up so quickly. I havent got a clue what to bring with me, I have only booked one bag on my flight, so probably wont be bringing too much..........probably just my calico kit and few other bits and bobs. Kits I'm hoping will be posted to MrsLB, so dont have to bring them too.

Great news about job Jacqui.

Mandie {{hugs}} about your job.

I've been playing with some new papers from Scrummy Stash Cafe, the new kit is fab, lots of yummy stuff and a mixature of ranges. Well worth a peek (http://www.scrummystashcafe.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=453)......Challenge example here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=154535&limit=recent)

[Rab]

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REEEEEEEEEEEETREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mrsladybabe]

Ru excited by any chance Tricia....!?!? :lol:

[jambocatwillow]

Hello All, Did anyone else get LOADS of Snow today? Wow it was great to wake up and look out to see a wintery wonderland. Got some pics really early before it had been disturbed. Andy would have loved to try out his snowboard but unfortunately Andy`s mum couldnt look after Grace until after lunch, by that time it had started to melt....there didn`t seem much point.:(:(

Congrats on the job Jaqui I`m sure you`ll really enjoy the chalenge and getting out is really a good boost.

All the plans for the retreat sound good, got a cd Jen and will bring some photo paper. Wouldn`t mind having a go on a bind it all if it`s not too much to bring:D
I don`t mind doing some cooking, I`m sure we`ll get along fine. What about doing a big shop? We`ll have to make sure we have everyones favs in.
Grace hasn`t been too good the last few days, she`s teething again and is really suffering. Thankfuly she is sleeping ok at night but trying to get her to nap during the day is becoming really hard, she knows she`s tired I know she`s tired but she fights it for ages...like 40 mins the goes off for half an hour!
How did the wedding go MrsLB?

[Mandie]

Hi, thanks for the thoughts girls, and Karen you are probably right, Good luck and congratulations Jacqui with the job.

I can wash/wipe up really well LOL, and make snacks, I'm up for anything really.

I have made 2 books with mum's new bind it machine its great, will try to get them uploaded but still learning how to sort my photos on this computer, vista is very different from xp. Also completed two doggy LO, of Bodie, forund some old paper mum must have given me for a paper bag kit so pulled out the paper and off i went, and used my cricut too!!!!!! very proud of myself, had a bit of a crafty weekend.

Hope everyone had a good easter weekend, the snow sounds lovely Elizabeth, we have only had sleet here.

[coleymac]

Cant wait to see your creations Mandie, let us know when you have posted x

[coleymac]

Congrats Tricia on getting your LO published, its great xxx

I went to the stitch and whatsit show today, it wasnt very good! Too much stuff for knitters and cross stitchers IYKWIM.

[Rab]

likewise Karen - not seen it yet but Angie got hers and said you were in SI this month

[craftyangel]

Congratulations Karen on the ready steady scrap article in SI, fab layout and you WON!!!!

Also congrats to Tricia, her first layout to be published is in this issue too

[jack scrap]

Well done both of you, I haven't received my copy yet but I'm looking forward to seeing the layouts. :D

[coleymac]

I think I need to use stronger glue as they pulled off my flower and repositioned it and they moved one of my buttons! If you compare big piccy to little you will see what I mean!! A lesson to be learnt - use Diamond Glaze!!!! It was a bit freaky as I know Lisa really really well, we sit together at crops!!!

[jambocatwillow]

Congrats on the LOs girls! I received my SI mag yesturday but haven`t had a chance to check it out properly yet.

[mrsladybabe]

Hi all :)

My SI arrived this morning..... well done girls, 2 great LO's!!
Had a mad wk, my first full week back - I'm knakered.

Weather is miserable here today - so spent some time scrapping instead, have done 2 LO's so far and am now planning another 2!

I've registered for the cybercrop - I'm a Drama Queen (Angie - say nothing!) :lol: Anyone else registered yet??

Nearly retreat time - am getting excited! They've sent me a map through for finding the cottage, so will try and get it scanned before the end of the week and emailed to you all. xx

[craftyangel]

hee hee............ I'm a Drama Queen too

[mrsladybabe]

Morning all :) I'm def. on a roll this weekend - have completed another 2 LO's!!

[mrsladybabe]

I've managed to uplaod my latest 4 LO's to my gallery - although 3 of them have come out very small.... (not sure why?) anyway - please feel free to check them out :D

[coleymac]

Lovely LO's Mrs LB - great photo of you and cool lightsabre aisle! X

[mrsladybabe]

Hi girls :)

Thanks Karen & Angie for your comments! I'm quite pleased with that photo of me too.... I usually hate having my pic taken, but my friend is a professional and just seemed to capture me quite naturally - plus its the first photo taken since I lost weight!

[ani]

please tell me what page in si to find Tricias lo I have hunted high & low. Well done to you both anyway.

Good luck with the job Jacqui.

Hope you are all OK, I am really struggling to fit everything into each day at the mo hence I think I may ahve been rather quiet. well gotta go on track to be late already.

[craftyangel]

Ani............Its in the readers gallery......a picture of Jamie by the lake, hope this helps

[mrsladybabe]

Evening all :)

Hope everyone has had a good day...!?
I've just uploaded another 2 LO's to my gallery (completed in Feb)

[ani]

thanks, found it, never thought of Tricia as being Patricia. silly me!

[mrsladybabe]

Hello - anyone around...??

[jack scrap]

Have we moved?:unsure:

[craftyangel]

No Jacqui..........think we are still chatting here.

Sorry just getting excited over cyber crop....mystery kits

[Rab]

Ani believe me it's not often i'm a Patricia - it surprised me too :lol:

not long to go now ladies - anyone started packing yet?

[jack scrap]

No I haven't started packing yet Tricia but I have been thinking about what to take.

Thank you to everyone for the good luck wishes, I started my new job this week. I didn't think I was going to get any of the clothes to fit for business dress. I have not been dieting again and have become huge so perhaps this job will give me extra incentive to loose all this weight I have put on. You are looking fab MrsLB so perhaps you can give me some tips when I see you.

[mrsladybabe]

:D

Hope its gone well Jacqui!?

Looking forward to seeing you all soon.

[Rab]

w0000000000p only a week to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111111111111111111111

[Mandie]

Hi all, sorry not been on much this week, having a bit of a bad time, also lost my Dog this week, Bella she was 11, but was still acting like a puppy up till last weekend then went down hill on sunday with breathing etc. I miss her so much, Steph was only 1 when we got her.

Hope everyone is ok, How are you Hannah? How was work Jacqui? Bet you pleased to be home for a while again MrsLB . Thinking of you all.

[jack scrap]

I'm so sorry to hear your sad news Mandie. I know what it is like to loose a dog and it is heartbreaking. Sending you love and hugs.

My first week at work was ok but I feel so unconfident, more so than I realised but I'm sure I'll soon get back into the swing of things.

I'm going to a crop tomorrow which I am really looking forward to. Matthew has been on school holidays since Good Friday and doesn't go back until Tuesday, as much as I love him it will be nice to have some time to myself.

I'm really looking forward to meeting you girls next week. TTFN.

[craftyangel]

Hello

Sorry I havent been around for awhile...........been working at a papercraft show the last few days so that has been hectic and quite tiring.

I need to send the points for March off today, so can you all update them, thanks.

Also wouldnt mind an update on the cj situation, whos got what and what left to do......:) will update the thread later today as I collect inform.

Hope everyone well and excited for retreat..............kits are looking fab!! cant wait to start using them

[ani]

Sorry about your news Mandie, sending you hugs too.
Enjoy your crop Jackie, and don't worry about the job you'll soon find your feet.
I have put an update on the cj thread Angie.
i have had to sell my cricut got a bit carried away, bought an expression (well chuffed with that) and ordered the tsv, I am blaming the medication. I have an extra copy of Acccent Essentials £30 + post if anyone is after one, going to put it in the market place.
Glad you are all looking forward to the retreat, I am looking forward to my kits so I can play along with you. I hope to get to see lots of pics & hear what you all get up to.
Must go and do some jobs so I canm have a bit of a play later, and yes we have a light covering of snow

[jambocatwillow]

Hello all. So sorry to hear your sad news Mandie, loosing a pet is heartbreaking my heart goes out to you and your family. Just think of the precious memories you have.
Loved the Lo`s in the mag girls, saw what you meant about them changing your flower Karen, the put it over the little girls face in the picture! Paticia threw me too but I recognised the Lo for your gallery!
Well I`m very excited about our retreat! I got us a load of face masks today for our pampering evening. I also spent a few hours at the weekend printing off pictures and organising Lo`s I want to scrap whilst I`m on the retreat. Andy asked "Isn`t that what you are suppose to be doing next week?" I told him it was preperation! He`s got a week of walking up mountains in the Lake District planned!

[ani]

very quiet, bet you're all rumaging in your stash & packing

[Mandie]

hi girls, been very quiet on here. how is everyone?

[Mandie]

How did we do for points for March Angie? you did brill, I could do a small prize for the winner, if you let me know who it is??

[mrsladybabe]

Hi :)

Yes - I started my packing for the retreat last night! Rob is also off work with me this week, so have been spending time with him. We took our niece to an indoor play centre yetserday.... this morning my knees are covered in bruises and v. painful :lol: didn't get me out of doing the gardening this morning though! Our back garden was beginning to look like a jungle, so we've cut everything back this morning (probably will all die now) - only thing is we've now got about 4 trips to the tip to do.

[coleymac]

Hi all - sorry I havent posted for a while. I did my first weekend on last week and I have started my thing at work thats a bit griefy - Im very very tired!
Mandie, Im so sorry to hear about your dog, I know its heart breaking. Sending you lots of cyber hugs xxx
I am mostest jealous you are all getting ready for your retreat - I will be thinking of you all happily playing away.
Jacqui hope the job is going well.

[jack scrap]

I hope your work goes ok as well Karen.

Haven't heard from Jen for a while, hope she is ok.

MrsLB, when Matthew was a baby and toddler my knees were permanently bruised :lol:

[mrsladybabe]

Hi Jacqui

[craftyangel]

Evening Jacqui...........oh mrslb fancy seeing you here too :)

[mrsladybabe]

............ fancy that :lol:

[mrsladybabe]

think I will txt Jen and c if she's ok...

[BRLD]

Sorry guys, been very caught up in house stress, am all packed up for next week though - can't wait!! Am off out to my crop class tonight to relax a little, been very difficult to get places recently as I've been so busy. Should be fun.

Hope you're all OK, I'll catch up when I can, or I'll see you in a few days :)

[mrsladybabe]

4 Days To Go! :d

[mrsladybabe]

I have pm'd all the retreat girls with details of directions to the cottage and contact no.s for the cottage Est office and me.

If you'd like to forward me ur contact no.s that might be handy, but don't feel u have too.... I think I have some of ur mobile no.s anyway :D

Anyone finished their packing yet?

[BRLD]

oooh I'm all excited (and a little nervous) now :)
Not sure what I'm going to do until 4pm on Monday though.

[mrsladybabe]

Hi Jen :) How long do u think it'll take u to drive there?

[jack scrap]

Hi everyone.

Good to hear from you Jen and glad you are ok. I'm feeling nervous now as well, also I am not packed and I have got so much to do before the retreat. I'm not used to being on my feet for long periods of time any more and so my new job is making me feel very tired. I'll just have to leave the house in a mess! :lol:

[mrsladybabe]

you never know Jacqui - the boys might tidy and clean for u while ur away....

[mrsladybabe]

(and there are fairies at the bottom of my garden too... :lol:)

[jack scrap]

:lol::lol::lol:

[craftyangel]

Evening............I'm very nervous too, but soo looking forward too chilling, got loads to do too Jacqui but I can head off. Would really like to catch up on a lots of scrapping while away, as i havent done much in last couple of weeks. Maria will be booting me off dt if i'm not careful :)

[jack scrap]

Matthew is going to stay with my in-laws because he is at school and Poppy is going to stay with my parents, so Peter will have to do the cleaning and tidying by himself.

[Rab]

you still there jacqui? i sent you a wee pm

[jack scrap]

Yep, thanks for the info Tricia and it's no trouble, it will be nice to have yours and Elizabeth's company on the journey.

I'm off to sleep now....night everyone.

[craftyangel]

Matthew is going to stay with my in-laws because he is at school and Poppy is going to stay with my parents, so Peter will have to do the cleaning and tidying by himself.

Tell him its good for him........therapy :)

[mrsladybabe]

Nite Jacqui - god bless x

[Rab]

:lol: w00000000000000000000000000000000p 2 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mrsladybabe]

for u............

[BRLD]

I had no idea it was so far away!! It's 150 miles!! I've never driven that far!! I think my day will be spent in the car :) Look like it'll take me about 3 hours if I take a break en-route.

[mrsladybabe]

Don't worry Jen - u'll b fine. It'll probably take me about the same, except I've got pick ups along the way for Mandie and Angie :)

Find yourself some good 'driving' music and it'll soon fly by B)

[jambocatwillow]

Wow isn`t it exciting!!!! I can`t wait but like a few of you I am also pretty nervous. It`s just meeting everyone although I know we are all friends already but still...

I sat writing lists last night and instructions for my parents who will be having Grace. My dad said he`d like a typical day of Graces to refer to. The washing machine has been on and I have another load to go in yet. I must make sure little Grace has enough clothes. Still worried about leaving her it`s going to be very hard.

[jambocatwillow]

I have about 5 Lo`s planned and it will be so nice to have some crafting time to actually do my scrapbooking. I hardly get chance anymore and I do love it.

[mrsladybabe]

U could still come with us Jen if u want....!? If there is somewhere in Basingstoke u can leave your car and ur hockey kit safely - I could pick u up from there?

[mrsladybabe]

Don't forget to pack a towel girls! (Angie - I'll pack one for u :D)

[BRLD]

I totally forgot about the towel!!

I have to get home and do my washing so I have some clothes for next week...and a towel! Oh hurry up work and finish!! I want to go on holiday!! :D

[mrsladybabe]

:lol:

[jambocatwillow]

The towel is already on my list!

MrsLB I think it is a great idea to get a takeaway that first evening we are away. It will just be easier all round. What about food for the morning though, we`ll need milk and tea bags at least not to mention cereals and bread. Maybe those who have a bit of time on their hands could get a few essentials, obviously we`ll need to do a main shop at some point.

[coleymac]

Hi all - when are you all going down??? Im excited for you now as well x

[mrsladybabe]

Hi Karen :) Hope all is going as well as can be expected - thinking of u.
We're off to the cottage on Monday, everyone feeling nervous but excited I think...

[jack scrap]

Well girls, I am utterly pooped! I got some food on the way home from work this afternoon and have felt too tired to do anything. So I still have to decide what to take to the retreat, do some washing, pack and the list goes on....I am looking forward to it though. (The retreat I mean, not packing)

We should have time to pick up some essentials Elizabeth so put your orders in everyone. :D

[craftyangel]

Jacqui...................you can have a well deserved rest while you are away, recharge your batteries that waht i intend to do :)

Just upload my scrummy challenge example here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=156830&cat=500&ppuser=18350). I havent done the last couple due to a complete loss of mojo....................hopefully it will make an appearance next week sometime.

I'm still not organised...............need to get my skates on, actually feel a bit pooh at the moment so think thats holding me up!!

Hope everyone getting excited :D

[jambocatwillow]

Good idea about the essentials Jacqui. I was wondering if we could get them but didn`t want to just voulunter as you are doing the driving! We could get milk, tea, coffee, bread and some cerals. That way at least we`ll have enough for breakfast. What milk does everyone have? I`m a skimmed girl myself:P

Also can you give me your mobile number jacqui. Sorry to hear you are done for..I think we are all going to really make the most of the break away. I have been washing adn ironing like mad, but still haven`t packed anything for myself or Grace.

[mrsladybabe]

Hi :)

I'm a semi-skimmed person, don't drink tea and coffee but am bringing some lemon tea with me, so no worries. Might be a good idea to get a loaf and some spread too

[mrsladybabe]

Have just uploaded my version of Vanessa's sketch challenge for SSC - here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=156839&cat=all&limit=all)

[jack scrap]

Hi there :)

Well, I'm still not packed but never mind I'm sure I'll get there in the end.

I'm a skimmed girl too Elizabeth....just about the only low fat thing I do. :lol:
In the list of essentials you have forgotton the most important item.....WINE, I like red, how about everyone else?

[ani]

Went to a crop yesterday, have another tomorrow evenning and a very busy day today. Just popped on to say I hope you lot have a fab time.

[Mandie]

Hi, just a quick note to say have a great time will be thinking of you, sorry have to say i wont be joining you, got stuff to sort out here. Will look forward to catching up when you get back.

Angie if you could let me know about postage i would still love the kit if it could be posted to me sometime, ta. x

[jambocatwillow]

So sorry to hear you won`t be joinning us Mandie, but you must do what is right by you and your family. We`ll be thinking of you!

Jacqui I don`t really drink wine very often but when I do I have either. I do love cider though:P

I dropped Grace off at my parents house this morning so I can pack my things this afternoon. My mum sent us a box of ferro rocher to share:wub:

Well best go and start packing, see you all tomorrow. To those not going I`ll be thinking of you and like I said to Mandie who knows this retreat may become a yearly thing...in which case you could come another time!!

[Rab]

right everyone i'll see you when i see you - that's me setting off to the airport - see you about 630 jacqui :lol:

[jack scrap]

Oh Mandie, I'm sorry to hear that you are not coming, I was really looking forward to meeting you and sharing a room. I'm sorry that you are going through a not very easy time and I hope that you get things sorted ok. We will all be thinking of you and sending love and hugs.
Like Elizabeth says, hopefully we will meet another time.

Elizabeth...how nice of your mum to send chocolates :)

I'm off in a few hours to pick up Tricia from the airport, see you tomorrow.

[craftyangel]

HI All

I have the kits and they are very scrummy......:)

Ani and Mandie will pop yours in the post tomorrow before I leave so you both can scrap with us. :)

Jacqui and Tricia have a fab night, but dont drink too much :D :D

Still havent packed yet.................not sure how I'm going to get all this stuff in one suitcase..:) may have to leave the clothes at home :lol:

[coleymac]

Hi girls, thinking of you all too - have a wonderful week - truely wish I was there. xxx

Can we do another one soon???!!!

[craftyangel]

Evening Karen

I'm still packing..................cant decide what stash to take, got kits so not much room for anything else

[coleymac]

Hey Ani and Mandie - how are you??? Doing anything much this week whilst the others are off??

Not long until the Getaway now Ani - cant wait to meet you in person xx Have you made your badge yet??? Havent got a clue what to make but since I have to wear it all weekend it will be very small and reasonable !!LOL!

[ani]

Hi, went to a crop last night , did onelo & a cj lo which wasn't too bad. Tonight I take ds to archery, thursday I am working late and we have BIL & SIL coming friday night to stay for the weekend. Knackered at the thought of this week.

No I haven't started my badge yet, may alter! one of my work ones. Can't wait for out weekend, although Cath my buddy has a brocken arm so I hope it is fixed by then.

[Mandie]

Hi Karen and Ani, sorry i missed you both, well they will be waking up to their first morning, they may not have gone to bed yet, lol.
I did a lovely lo yesterday, i started to have a clear out, but ended up finding some old paper that i thought fitted a photo i wanted to scrap, so stopped clearing and did a lo instead.
I havent uploaded any lo for ages, so may try to get a few on here.

Have a good day you two, maybe catch you tonight?

To the retreaters............ have a lovley day!

[Mandie]

BTW who had the most points for March, so i could send a prize.?????

[ani]

no idea on the points, my kits arrived from Angie today, don't think I will find time to play with them though this week ( although I am well chuffed with both of them, thanks for organising Angie)

Bet they went to bed really late last night, probably already gone to bed tonight.

I have got the day off tomorrow, going to go over to mums, take my silohette? and we are going to compare with her robo, I am hoping she is going to give me lots of tips, my software seems to have bits hers dosn't and vice versa.

[coleymac]

Hi - it definately wasnt me with the points, I mostly made lots of cards!

Enjoy your day off Ani. I thought the Silhouette was like the Robo but just a different name, would be interested to know what the actual differences are. Hope you week flies by!

Hey Mandie, let us know when your LO is up. I am very much into using some of my older paper at the mo - think it eases the guilt!!

Hey to all the happy crafters - hope you are having fun NOT being at work x

[Mandie]

Hi, just popping on here for a minute, the girls have set up face book for me, so been learning how that works, it's a bit addictive, good job i dont have loads of time on my hands, LOL.

hope you are all ok!

[ani]

you girls must be on the way home by now, hope you have had a super time. we have visitors this weekend so don't expect to get much scrapping done.

[mrsladybabe]

Hi girls :D think we're all home safely now... had a fab week - would def like t do it again!! Hopefully we can all go next time....!?!?!

[mrsladybabe]

Ani - ur CJ is all finished and ready for home. Will let u know once its in the post :D (Ur gonna :wub: it!)

[coleymac]

I would love to come next time! Glad you all had a good week. x

[Rab]

hey everyone - back safe and sound and had a fab time - caught a film on the way home from the airport - 21 - highly recommended. been flicking through my cd of picks - can't wait to get started now.

[jambocatwillow]

Morning all. What a fantastic week! I really enjoyed it and already looking forward to the next one.

Thanks for the message about the crirut MrsLB I bought it! It was a good price and I couldn`t resist. Andy said he`d give me some money towards it.:D

WE are picking Grace up this morning...can`t wait to see her. Andy bought her a little cuddly donkey whilst he was away bless him. He can`t wait to see her face.

[Mandie]

morning, are you still there Elizabeth?

[Mandie]

Bet you cant wait to pick Grace up!

Glad you enjoyed the retreat, looking forward to everyones tales about the trip....... what you all got up to...?

[Rab]

Elizabeth can't believe you got the cricut - nothing digital or electrical eh??!!!:P you are going to love it. can you PM me that recipe for the squash risotto (sp?)

How were you all when we were away? we had a lovely week - it was nice to scrap in a relaxed way without worrying about time, space or cats trampling over our stuff. we got some lovely pictures and i can't wait to do it again.

[Rab]

hey karen if your there -justgonna have a wee look at your blog

[jack scrap]

Hi.....I also had a fab week and would love to do it again. I went to bed with a cup of tea at 6.45 pm and fell asleep without even drinking the tea. :o

It was nice to see my family again but poor Matthew had to be picked up early from school yesterday as he is not well.

Wow Elizabeth, amazing that you have bought the Expression already. There will be no stopping you with your scrapping now. I would love to be a fly on the wall when you pick up Grace, you will have to tell us all about it.

It was so nice to meet you girls in person and I would love to meet the rest of you so we will have to do it again.:D

[mrsladybabe]

So glad u all had a good time and that the 3 of u missed out - we missed u!

{{hugs}} for Matthew Jacqui - hope he's feeling better soon.

EXCELLENT news on ur purchase Liz!! :lol: Bet Grace was pleased to cu both!

[craftyangel]

I had a fab time away!!!

Just uploaded my layouts from retreat, only managed three........Well I did forget to pack the photos :lol:

Strike a pose (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=157605&cat=500&ppuser=18350)
Lewis (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=157600&cat=500&ppuser=18350)
My hero (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=157603&cat=500&ppuser=18350)

[coleymac]

Hey Angie - sounds like you all had a fab week. Wished I was there - I had a very long week! I will take a peek at your LOs in a minute. x

How did the work on the CJ's go??? Cant wait to get my mitts on them and get them finished!

Hey Tricia - bought an Iphone this week to encourage me through to the weekend! Earlier I was downloading stuff so was here but not here IYKWIM!!!

I also think we should book the next week now so I can get my holiday in nice and early!!

[craftyangel]

Hi Karen

I've got your cj..........will do entry this week then get it in the post this week. Mrslb managed to get all the entries shes missed done this week. I think you have to do mine and mandies

We missed you!! It would be great if more peeps can make next time :)

[coleymac]

Promise I will come - need to avoid the wedding and honeymoon dates though as even I couldnt justify that one to Rob!!

I noticed on your blog you have a link to the scarlet lime kit, do you get it???

[craftyangel]

Yes I get the scarlet lime kits, but they arent as good as the studio calico kits, the calico kits are far superior, wont be getting anymore when the 6 month sub runs out

[mrsladybabe]

2 of my LO's from the retreat - here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=157661&cat=all&limit=all) & here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=157662&cat=all&limit=all)

[mrsladybabe]

Jacqui - ru gonna enter your LO of Peter for the SSC scraplift challenge this week...??

[Rab]

Have uploaded by LO from retreat Here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=157874&limit=recent), Here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=157865&limit=recent) Here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=157869&limit=recent)

[Rab]

oh yeah and here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=157872&limit=recent)

[ani]

you've all done some lovelly lo's while you were away, I'm glad you had such a good time. Really hope I can get to the next one.
Hoping this week won't be quite as much hard work as last, I feel worn out already. are well, better hit the shower & of we go again!

[craftyangel]

Morning

Ani, Mandie and Karen, I've put some retreat pics on my blog if you are interested.

Have a good day.............Ani hope this week is better for you. I dont want to go back to work this week

[BRLD]

I'm back - the house is a little empty - my internet is not quite working!!

I'm gutted out week was so short - had a great time :)

Sorry the CDs aren't working for some of you - I'll get some more done and I'll get the next CJ off to Karen as soon as I find 5 minutes to get stuff together!!

Right - back to the mayhem of work, and then painting my house every evening, catch you all soon :)

[jambocatwillow]

Hello All, well I haven`t been as organised on uploading my work from our retreat. I have just finsihed the Favourite Things mini book I made for Grace. I just need a good photo of her for the front then it`s done. I`m really pleased with it. Like Tricia said it was nice to have time to work on LO`s on the retreat rather than rushing. Everyone had such great stash.

Not only have I bought the expresssion....naughty but true (Andy said he`d give me some money towards it.. I`m hopeful that means half:lol:) but we went to the Range at the weekend and I got more stuff. A making Memories paper trimmer like yours Jacqui (it was £39 which I thought wasn`t too bad) I also got a making memories eyelet setter and a papermania tote to store all my bits. I spent way too much.

You know Andy got a new sleeping bag...well he told me how much it was when I got back ....over £100! So he can`t pick on me!

It was wonderful seeing Grace again, she held her arms out to me straight away and gave both of us a beaming smile. She has another tooth through at the top bless her.:wub:

[jambocatwillow]

Jen my CD worked fine and it was good of you to organise putting them together. I really enjoyed looking through although there were loads of that church!:lol:

Karen I am already looking forward to the next retreat !!

[coleymac]

Oh Angie, Im off to have a snout at your blog in a mo. Isnt it awful setting back into the daily grind!
Tricia your LOs are fab, especially love the Nemo one! What is the arm connection? Is it a tattoo thing?!
Glad you are looking forward to thenext one Elizabth, me too. I bet its nice being home with Grace though and ouch that sounds like one top of the range sleeping bag!

Photos are great girlies, Jen - nice lens!!!

Mrs LB you are very photogenic and I am most jealous! x

[Rab]

don't worry bout the photos jen - i've plenty to be getting on with and if i make it to MLB this week i may be able to copy hers over :lol:

some evil person has hacked into my email and ebay account so i'm waiting for that to get fixed at the mo and my laptop got some juice on it - it never rains but it pours - desperate to get some pics printed out :lol:

loving your spending spree Liz - good on you - i've spotted some crops around the hull area if you want me to forward them on to you.

Karen - jamie has had a dodgy arm since birth which we've nicknamed his special fin like nemo :lol:

[mrsladybabe]

Hey Girls :D

[mrsladybabe]

Good price on the MM trimmer Liz - might have to pop down to our Range at the w/end and see if they have any in stock!!
See, we all knew Grace would have a lovely time with ur parents - but be very happy to see u again :wub:

Karen - everyone last wk was telling me I'm photogenic, but I don't really like having my picture taken and I know I've lost a lot of weight already... but all I c is how far I've got to go.... :rolleyes:

Tricia - did u get my txt earlier??

[mrsladybabe]

Ani - stalk that postie..... ur completed CJ is on its way home! :D

[Rab]

if you're still there MLB yes i did and i'd really love to go - i'm trying to change my flight at the mo but it's not working - i want to get it sorted first before i look at booking anywhere to stay - v frustrating

[mrsladybabe]

am here.....

[mrsladybabe]

no problem - u can stay with us if u want...?? & I would say u could use my car, but its going in for its MOT on Wed :wacko:

[Rab]

basically it's telling me that cos i didn't book it i can't change it but if i put faye's name in it doesn't work either

[mrsladybabe]

:rolleyes: doh....!

[Rab]

i may have got i working - how close is the airport to yours is it a train or a taxi job?

[mrsladybabe]

train would be cheaper! About a £5 on the train (depending on time I could pick u up form station)

[mrsladybabe]

Just popping out - txt me or I'll bbl on here and/or msn xx

[ani]

you have definatly all had the bestest of times, I hope I can make the next one, maybe a long weekend?
Going to have a look at the pics Angie, Thanks

[jambocatwillow]

Hello all.

Just popped on to say a BIG thank you to Jacqui and Tricia for sending me the wonderful box of goodies from your trip to scrap revolution. I can`t wait to use them. You shouldn`t have........but I`m glad you did:D Also thanks Jacqui for the copies of that project from your mag. I have been looking around for some 8 x 8 albums already.

I took a good picture of Gracethis morning that I intend to use for the front cover of my mini book. Once it`s done I`ll upload to show you all. tricia how do I display lots of photos of the mini book in the gallery? I know you did it on one of your books. If anyone can help I`d be grateful but you may need to explain it twice as I`m not that great with computers.:( Sorry to hear about your trouble with ebay hope it gets sorted soon.

[mrsladybabe]

Evening all :)

Elizabeth - u need to open a photobucket account then u paste the IMG links into the comments section when u upload to ur uks gallery.... if u like and we can get online at the same time I can talk u through it

[mrsladybabe]

I have a crop at school tomorrow nite - so I'm hoping to get at least one of our retreat photos printed out and on a LO!

[ani]

my cj found its way back to me today, have only had a quick look but what I have seen so far its great, off to have a proper look now before I nod off.....

[craftyangel]

Hooray.........the first one home :lol:

[peechy]

hiya hunnies!!

2 entrants are not in the poll, The LO's weren't linked here and when i made the poll i went through here{the common room}:( (I did post last month to remind everyone to link here because some were nearly missed last month.)

there's 31 votes already counted so am not sure if it's feasible(sp) to shut the poll and re start it with the 2 entries that aren't included, however it seems a shame that the hard will go to waste... also the time taken to do the challenge.

what does everyone think?? shall i close the poll and do a new one or shall I just leave the poll up as it is??

Please try and post your answer in the Common Room ASAP :wub:

I'll post this in the bradette team threads too incase anyone misses it!

[coleymac]

Erm I am confused with the above - have I missed something? Confused of Essex!

[craftyangel]

Me tooo.........think Peechy may have posted in our thread instead of the common room???

Hows you Karen?

[mrsladybabe]

Hi Karen :) ..... & Angie

[coleymac]

Hi Angie and Mrs LB - missed you both whilst I was surfing the forums and discovering that Pimp isn't a nice word in scrapbooking terms! There was I thinking it was cool as in Pimp my ride and all! Must be getting old!

Two more sleeps to my crop hurrah! Got a Bad Girls kit today which was rather exciting! Got enough stuff pulled out to take with me on Saturday to keep me going for a month!

[mrsladybabe]

You're such a stash feind Karen.....! always getting new stuff :lol:

[coleymac]

I think Im addicted!!!
I also think I enjoy getting new stuff as much as I do playing with it.

[craftyangel]

Hey Karen...........mrslb spent on holiday and it was stash so dont believe her.

Mind you Jacqui had some gorgeous fancy pants stuff.......and have to be honest had to have it :lol:

[jambocatwillow]

Hello All.

My cricuit arrived yesturday....wow I`m so please with it! Although I didn`t realise the guy was getting it from USA. I have a travel adaptor for it, don`t know how the warrenty works now. Not too pleased about that part of it to be honest as I could have got it cheaper if I had got it from the us myself but hay ho. Enjoyed playing with it last night and finally finsihed my mini book. Only problem I want to get other cartriges for it but i really shouldn`t spend any more.

Thanks for the offer of help MrsLB if we are ever online at the same time it would be a help if you could talk me through that.:D

Andy and I took the old sofa and cahir out today, he cut them up rammed them in my car and took them to the tip. He had planned on geting the wood out of them for the fire but realised how much work that would be. :wacko: The new sofa is coming tomoorw sometimes....we hope! We just have cusions on the floor for now.

[Rab]

hi liz if you're still there

[mrsladybabe]

Evening all :)

[Rab]

hey MLB how was your day :lol:

[mrsladybabe]

ok thanks