Doodlebugs' April Adventures

[Janeykins]

Hello girls:D and welcome to our April 'lounge'! I will try to be a bit more visible this month (I Promise!) but between my classes, workshops and 'load shedding' it is sometimes difficult!

Chat away, and have fun! :wub:

[Hilary78]

Hi Jane!

[charlie bucket]

hello everyone!!! April already!

I love the longer days, making me feel good already

[biff103]

Hi ladies :)

I know what you mean, Corrin, it's been lovely and sunny here today (and even quite warm :o) and everyone at work was in a better mood, good weather definitely brings out the best in people.

[biff103]

You know what I was saying about it being nice and sunny yesterday ............. it didn't last long :( Today is quite dull and the forecast for the weekend is SNOW :o

Isn't it supposed to be Spring or something?

Anyway how are you all today? I managed to get a mystery kit for the CC last night so I'm really, really excited :lol:

[flossyjamba]

hi everyone I'm back!!!

just a wonderful time at disneyland, we are all hobbling from so much walking and long long days. I have never eaten so much junk or screamed so much on the rollercoasters! we went on tower of terror and I screamed and screamed then realised we'd onlly been going up and still had the scary plummet to go but there was no more scream left in me so I had to whimper :blink:

loved the rides, the buildings, the music coming out of the bushes and the girls loved getting autographs from the characters then kissing them on the cheek.

hmmm I wonder what photos I'll be using in the cc

off to find the mystery kit bye!

[Hilary78]

Sounds as though you've had a great time Lindsey! Hope you get your MK!

[Hilary78]

Just notice you're getting a kitten - even after 4 years I still miss our puss! she was a real sweetie! I sometimes 'see' her around the house!

[jemm]

evening girls.

First exams are over.....they went really well:).....no more now until 25th April:)
Glad you had a great time Lindsey:)

[flossyjamba]

Sounds as though you've had a great time Lindsey! Hope you get your MK!

sold out sadly. and was from sarahs cards too :sad:

Just notice you're getting a kitten - even after 4 years I still miss our puss! she was a real sweetie! I sometimes 'see' her around the house!

see?

[biff103]

Oh glad you enjoyed Disneyland Paris Lindsey :) There is definitely something special about disney isn't there. For little kids and big kids :)

We've not had too great a day today, dh had a bump with his car while out working. Car doesn't look too bad but might still be a write-off, just need to wait what the insurance company say. DH is a bit shaken, he only passed his test 3 years ago and this is the first time he's been in any kind of an accident. Tried to explain that it doesn't matter, no-one was hurt which is the main thing. At the end of the day it's only a car!

Oh well, we've had a bottle of wine to ease the shock :o Feeling a bit better now :lol:

[flossyjamba]

First exams are over
how did they go jemm?

dh had a bump with his car

oh no! hope car is ok x

[flossyjamba]

some pics: mickey one went really bad during resizing sorry

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[Hilary78]

Our cat was a dark tabby and sometimes when its just getting dusk and in the shadows its easy to forget she's not around or a pile of something eg jumpers etc just looks like she's curled up asleep! That's what i mean Lindsey!

Sorry to hear of the accident Biff but you're right the only thing that really matters is that no one was hurt! Just a pain about the car!

Glad your exams went well Jayne now you can concentrate on CC:lol::lol::lol:

[charlie bucket]

Morning all!

Glad to hear exams are over Jayne... must be a relief!

Hilary... your'e not the only one! I 'see' my dead cat all over my house. I am a bit of a cat lover actually, I have 4 (only 3 live with us though... number 4pays us short visits and lives next door mostly now)
When does the kitty arrive Lindsey?

Glad you had a fab Disney holiday! I forgot about the 'musical bushes' haha! what always got me though was the smell of Disney (always smells of sugar) sounds like you had a great time... its one of those holidays that you need a holiday from when you get back though

Biff, sorry to hear about the car accident. I hope the insurance sorts it out quickly for you both!

[charlie bucket]

ah! just noticed you are getting your kitten in 3 hours Lindsey.

well good luck with that, want to see photos ASAP (and I hope you are not too attached to your curtains or ornaments!!!!!)

[biff103]

Oh yeah Lindsey we need kitten photos asap. Definite cat person here. Although at times Jack can be a complete monster :lol:

Jemm, glad to hear your exams went well, at least you've got a few weeks rest before the next one!

Thanks for all your comments on dh! His car doesn't actually look too bad but I think there is some chassis damage, so depending on how bad that is could depend on what decision is made. It's 9 years old so it might cost more to fix it than it's worth :( Mind you, no point in jumping to conclusions until we know for sure.

Just need to hope my road tax disc arrives in the post today, so we can use my car :rolleyes: It's been one of those weeks for us when it comes to cars. Still haven't found my MOT certificate but at least I was able to order my tax online. Really makes you think just how much you rely on cars, when you don't have instant access to them :wacko:

[flossyjamba]

When does the kitty arrive Lindsey?
we're going to the rescue centre this afternoon, just hope they have one we can take away as it's for dd2's birthday (she was 6 the day before we went on hol)


Glad you had a fab Disney holiday! I forgot about the 'musical bushes' haha! what always got me though was the smell of Disney (always smells of sugar) sounds like you had a great time... its one of those holidays that you need a holiday from when you get back though
yes lovely to have a weekend off before its all back to normal.

how was your holiday corrin?

[charlie bucket]

very relaxing thanks! weather wasnt that great, alternating days of lovely sunshine... then a cold drizzly day. Still.... great to have the break.
We are going back in June for a week, then 2 weeks in August... and another week in autumn if I can swing it!!!

When we got our cat from the rescue centre (9 years ago) we had to wait for a few days to have a 'home visit' (you may have already had that done) then we just went in and chose him (although he has subsequently chosen our next door neighbours!!!)
Hope you manage to get your kitty today... still want piccies though!

[charlie bucket]

Just joined the magnolia image swap... and struggling to get the swap into my sig... cant work out what im doing wrong?

Any of you guys got any magnolias?

[charlie bucket]

ah no.... there it is!

[charlie bucket]

ah im talking to myself here today!

any kitten news Lindsey?

To keep myself busy today I have been making cards, I used the penny Black stamps I have been water colouring...I have had lots of fun doing it (and a break away from scrapping)

Heres a little lookie for you all

[biff103]

ah im talking to myself here today!

Nope, I'm here :) I've been popping on and off all day, in between hanging washing out, food shopping :( and making cards for the CC homemade card swap.

I was quite pleased with mine but they are nowhere as good as your Corrin :lol: Those Penny Black stamps are so cute, seriously need to think about getting myself one or two.

[charlie bucket]

Nope, I'm here :) I've been popping on and off all day, in between hanging washing out, food shopping :( and making cards for the CC homemade card swap.

I was quite pleased with mine but they are nowhere as good as your Corrin :lol: Those Penny Black stamps are so cute, seriously need to think about getting myself one or two.

Thanks Biff!

Once you have one penny Black I think you will find you will want MORE!!!!!
I Love them!

Are you going to post your cards up for us to admire?

[biff103]

I can't put the cards up just now cos they are for the swap in the CC. But I'll take photos and post them later.

Actually thinking about redoing one of them, more I think about it I'm not really that pleased with it, would do for me but maybe not to swap it with someone :lol:

Mind you they dont need to be posted until the 20th or thereabouts so I might make another load before then :wacko:

Have you got anything nice planned for this evening? Just me and the cat tonight, so I'm debating between vegging out in front of the TV or getting trying to start on the CC mystery kit, got an idea of what to do, just not sure how! Actually I need to look out 'comedy' photos as that is the theme of our kit.

[charlie bucket]

well at the moment we are sitting through tonights episode of Dr who for the second time... DS3 is a HUGE fan.

Ahh right, I missed that they were for a swap. I'm sure they are beautiful cards, all the other cards you have posted up for us to see have been lovely.

I havent actually got very involved in the CC yet... I dont usually until the actual weekend.
I did notice our team mystery kit sold out in super fast time (just as well I didnt want one!)
Was your kit £10 too? and more importantly do you think it was good value?

[Hilary78]

Your cards are lovely Corrin - I love the watercolour effect -must try that!

I've been in Sheffield all day with DD2 - altered book workshop. I enjoyed the day and had a go at some interesting ideas/techniques but I don't think I'd better start any new projects just at the moment - well.... apart from new scrapping ideas, CC, painting with light course.........

had a go at the quiz last night - i thought I'd done better than I had - so much for so much effort looking for the answers! I'm better at just chatting!!

[flossyjamba]

great cards corrin, I have a similar stamp which I hardly use. its not penny black or magnolia though. might get it out tonight then I can paint in front of the telly. we watched dr who too, not sure about catherine tate. I keep expecting her to say 'am i bovvered though?'

well we got a cat, a 2 year old girl which we have called lilo. she loves me but just scratched dh tee hee!
she is v playful and into everything which delights the girls. will try and get a pic tomorrow

[biff103]

Aww Lindsey Lilo sounds lovely :) and a very apt name considering where you've just been!

Corrin, our kit was £10 and I'm pretty impressed with, got a few chipboard pieces in it so they usually increase the price, in fact it's seems to have a little bit of everything. Just need to figure out how to put my plan into motion :wacko:


Edit: Forgot to ask, Hilary how are you getting on with the PWL course. Have you taken any photos for this week task. I'm still trying to get inspiration from somewhere! Don't know where from yet, just hoping I'll feel inspired tomorrow (and that it's sunny again).

[flossyjamba]

lilo has just jumped on top of the computer cabinet! its about 8ft high

she is looking at me now :wub:

its lovely having a furry animal about the house again

[Hilary78]

Haven't had a chance yet to have a go at this week's PWL tasks, Biff. Working all week and out all day today. Hope to get out tomorrow if the weather is ok!

[charlie bucket]

Morning all!!!

Cant wait to see piccies of Lilo!

My kids loved the episode of Dr Who last night... wonder if you can get an Adipose at the rescue centre, they were sooooo cute:lol:
I quite liked Catherine tate last night (wasnt sure on the xmas episode 2 years ago) and there was a huge cheer in our house when Billie Piper turned up at the end (ds1 and ds2... both teens ... big fans)

I have enjoyed water colouring the images I stamped, very relaxing infront of the telly... so I joined a couple of image swaps yesterday

Well, whats everyone doing today? Im going in to work to do my 4th sleep of the week tonight (never putting myself down for 4 again... Im knackered!)

[flossyjamba]

I have enjoyed water colouring the images I stamped, very relaxing infront of the telly... so I joined a couple of image swaps yesterday



hey! what about your new years resolution???? I bet you couldn't resist

I did the stamped journalling block swap last month and I love having 100 to choose from now! the only thing is sometimes it would be better to stamp straight on the LO, but never mind, it was still a fab swap

[Hilary78]

Well - I've got up late for a start:lol::lol::lol: that doesn't happen very often!

It's lovely and sunny here so DH and I are going to do some gardening. We had the drive done last year and had a patio made at the same time. I like 'pot' growing so we have a huge number of small pots which we are going to sort out , get rid of some and place the rest artistically! - that's my job!!!
DH's job is to do do the shifting around! The ones we don't want I will take to school for the little ones to plant bulbs and herbs. One class wants to grow veg but I think I can get funding to put in larger beds for that.
After that I'm hoping to do some Craft room sorting - 2 bags of stuff to sort after being at a workshop all day yesterday - and i have photos to take for the PWL......... I should have got up early!!:ph34r:

[flossyjamba]

how many points do I get for making a cj?
(made book, intro, covers, sign in etc and my own LO)

anyone know?

[flossyjamba]

beautiful morning here, snow and blue sky! melting fast though

[charlie bucket]

I think it was 50 for a cj... might be wrong though

new years resolutions were made to be broken... must dig that lo out and see if i actually stuck to one of them!!!
Stamped image swaps are quite a budget concious swap though... thats my excuse

No snow here in South Wales... thank goodness! its very pretty but I like it to melt by lunchtime.

Sounds like a busy day ahead for you Hilary!

Heres a question for you all.... where do you keep your stash?
I think compared to some on UKS I dont have a huge amount and it lives in a little cupboard in my lounge... and I also have one of those totes on wheels that my sizzix and dies/emobossing folders live in.... and my Cricut lives out in full view in my lounge (hes too big to put anywhere else)
I dont have a craft room... would love one, but suppose I would have to share it with DH and all this guitar stuff

[charlie bucket]

I just checked out that LO

10 resolutions... 5 broken:(

50% sucess rate... thats not too bad really :lol: (saying that its only April!)

[Hilary78]

I
Heres a question for you all.... where do you keep your stash?
I think compared to some on UKS I dont have a huge amount and it lives in a little cupboard in my lounge... and I also have one of those totes on wheels that my sizzix and dies/emobossing folders live in.... and my Cricut lives out in full view in my lounge (hes too big to put anywhere else)
I dont have a craft room... would love one, but suppose I would have to share it with DH and all this guitar stuff

I'm lucky to have a craft room - compensation for all the kids leaving home!! I really missed not having the house full of them and their friends. DH converted DS's bedroom into a fab craft room - so I don't now go upstairs and look at 3 empty bedroom!:lol::(:lol:

[charlie bucket]

ahhh... i have a bit of a wait then (ds1 is only 14)
How many kids have you got Hilary?

[Hilary78]

3 - 2 DDs and 1 DS. DD1 has 3 children and they live quite nearby, DD2 and OH live in Leeds and DS and wife live in Bath. We all went away for a week together before Easter - it was fab!

[charlie bucket]

I remember you saying now that you had a daughter in Bath!

Its snowing here now.

Im trying to decide what to do for our tea tonight... not feeling very inspired over my fridge contents

[danemi1]

HYa all - its been snowing here too - we had taken teh children for a walk - well actually we walked - theyt ook their bikes and whilst we were at the park - it started snowing quite a bit - took a few piccies - we are now back home and about to have a cuppa - I am doing Shimelles no place like home course and am loving it -so am going to try and do some more on that later today - anyone else doing the course???

[Hilary78]

I remember you saying now that you had a daughter in Bath!

Its snowing here now.

Im trying to decide what to do for our tea tonight... not feeling very inspired over my fridge contents


DIL in Bath - daughters in Nottingham and Leeds!

[Hilary78]

HYa all - its been snowing here too - we had taken teh children for a walk - well actually we walked - theyt ook their bikes and whilst we were at the park - it started snowing quite a bit - took a few piccies - we are now back home and about to have a cuppa - I am doing Shimelles no place like home course and am loving it -so am going to try and do some more on that later today - anyone else doing the course???

Yes Elaine - i'm doing it and I think it's great too. I'm not doing it as lots of small projects though. I've decided to do a series of LOs in different sizes which I think I will BIA at the end. I really fancy ending up with a book which has a variety of different sized pages.

[danemi1]

Enjoyed doing the doors one - although didnt think I would at the start - am doing a mammoth book at the mo - or it feels that way - about each room int he house starting with floor plan - dont get me wrong the bungalow isnt that big - its just hard narrowing the piccies down am ending up doing a few pages that open to reveal more photos of same room under - like I said think I am doing too much but I am enjoying myself so much with it - getting each page cut into house shape was erm fun if you can call it that - they arent 100% exact size but near enough...everyone is playing on the Wii now so I have moved all my stuff to the table in the same room and am going to do a bit more now. DId you do the christmas course that SHimelle ran I didnt but now I am doing this one - I wish that I had - maybe this year

[danemi1]

Hey have just realised something - you naughty lot whilst I have been absent most of you ahve changed your pictures and I can no longer see your smiles - boo hoo - Lindsey I love your new pciture - who is the other minnie with you - you both look great - missing all those smiles from everyone - cmon!!!

[flossyjamba]

its my youngest, she turned 6 last week

[flossyjamba]

Heres a question for you all.... where do you keep your stash?
I think compared to some on UKS I dont have a huge amount and it lives in a little cupboard in my lounge... and I also have one of those totes on wheels that my sizzix and dies/emobossing folders live in.... and my Cricut lives out in full view in my lounge (hes too big to put anywhere else)
I dont have a craft room... would love one, but suppose I would have to share it with DH and all this guitar stuff

I have a bureau/writing desk thing in my bedroom and a short filing cabinet next to it. and a pile of stuff on the floor next to that, which is growing

there's no room in the bureau for the new stuff though but its too big a job to sort it all out!

I either scrap on the bedroom floor or carry some down to the dining room table. I would love a craft room too. my eldest will be 18 in 2018

[Hilary78]

Now, now! - don't you lot be counting the days 'til you can get your hands on a craft room:nono: just put all the kids in the same room - or the garage - or put up a shed in the garden!! seriously - time goes so quickly they're grown up before you feel you're old enough to have grown-up kids!!


yes Elaine I did do Shimelle's Christmas but '06. I started '07 but found myself too busy. I think perhaps its too much to do it 2 years straight off, might do it again next christmas

[jemm]

Evening Girls:)

[flossyjamba]

yes Elaine I did do Shimelle's Christmas but '06. I started '07 but found myself too busy. I think perhaps its too much to do it 2 years straight off, might do it again next christmas

does she do it every year? is it different prompts?

I have decided to do it this december. i'm planning to get my album ready with spaces for photos and journalling in advance, for some of the pages anyway, so I can stick and go!

having trouble keeping up with my a-z album. need to take pics in advance, don't i? I need to have them taken in daylight so they're ready to print out in the evening when I scrap. might do f tonight.

just thinking out loud...

[Hilary78]

I'm not sure Lindsey how long she's done it for but certainly before '06. Once you have paid your fee you are enrolled for ever! So this year I received the prompts which were very similar if not the same. I just think how you respond may change from one year to the next - but I really loved it when I did it. I wish I could have done it when my kids were young and then now to see if my views of christmas change much and it would have been lovely to have a photographic record of them at christmas.

[flossyjamba]

ok i will definately do it! am going to be really good and use up all prev xmas stash with it too

[flossyjamba]

just might need to supplement it with some extra bits n pieces :lol:

[biff103]

The Shimelle christmas journal sounds good actually. Did consider in December there but we usually just have a quiet christmas so wasn't sure what I'd put in it!

Corrin, I'm lucky enough to have my own craft room and dh has his own room too (well it's supposed to be his office). One day we will probably have to end up sharing but in the meantime we've got a room each, luxury of having a 3 bed house and only 2 people living in it!

Well I started my cc planner last night, so I intend to finish that tonight and maybe get my door hanger done, so better get started or it'll be bedtime and I'll still be on uks chatting :lol:

[Hilary78]

just might need to supplement it with some extra bits n pieces :lol:

but of course :huh::lol::lol:

[charlie bucket]

Had a look at the classes (then the class kits) today. They look very good.
I was very intrigued by the manequin class... couldnt work out what exactly it will be?

I doubt I will buy any kits as I dont think I can justify yet more stash... still trying to use what I have.

that... and my stamp obsession, that currently costs a fortune each month!

[Hilary78]

Had a break from hard CC quizzes and tried this week's challenge! you can see it at
www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=156336&cat=503

[biff103]

Left you a comment Hilary, really nice layout. Had a quick look this morning at this week's challenge and think I'll give it a go, nice clean sketch they've chosen :)

[Hilary78]

Thanks Biff - I liked the uncomplicated ideas - not too restricting!

[jemm]

missed you all again:lol:

Won't be around tomorrow as its Ffi's birthday. Hope everyone is well and happy:)

[flossyjamba]

hi jemm

[charlie bucket]

Hi Jemm!!

Hope you have a good day today!

[danemi1]

Lindsey - your little girl looks so cute - she is the same age as Daniel - doesnt the time fly by

Jem - well done on doing well with your course - (what course is it) and Happy Birthday to your princess

I am loving the no place like home course and will definitely enrol this year for the Christmas course - it really gets you looking at things from a different angle - its great

Am off work at the mo for a couple of weeks - missing Dad and needed some time out - so had yesterday and today for a bit of scrap therapy - only yesterday didnt turn out that way as remembered mammogram appointment and few other things I had to do - well hopefully I can have a good old scrap sess today - have drawn the blinds at the front of the bungalow and am chilling out here on my own - am I awful I really dont feel like ANY visitors today - no music - nothing - just a bit of ME TIME!!! We all need it sometimes dont we?

[flossyjamba]

absolutely yes elaine

treat yourself to some cake or choc too!

[danemi1]

thanks mate - hmmm the kids have some easter eggs left - wonder if I could borrow a bit of that and repay them later mwah!!!!

[danemi1]

yummy - that didnt take long did it - have just consumed one bar of chocolate aero and its all your fault Lindsey - lol!!! - Cheers hun

[flossyjamba]

tee hee

[charlie bucket]

yummy - that didnt take long did it - have just consumed one bar of chocolate aero and its all your fault Lindsey - lol!!! - Cheers hun


Hmmmm, I knew this was going to occur as soon as I saw Lindseys post:nono:

You are very bad Lindsey!

And Elaine, shame on you for following Lindseys bad ideas!! (If Lindsey told you to go stash shopping would you????? .... dont answer that!)

[Hilary78]

Am off work at the mo for a couple of weeks - missing Dad and needed some time out - so had yesterday and today for a bit of scrap therapy - only yesterday didnt turn out that way as remembered mammogram appointment and few other things I had to do - well hopefully I can have a good old scrap sess today - have drawn the blinds at the front of the bungalow and am chilling out here on my own - am I awful I really dont feel like ANY visitors today - no music - nothing - just a bit of ME TIME!!! We all need it sometimes dont we?


Hope you're feeling better for some time out Elaine - the loss of someone very dear to you takes more time than you can possibly imagine it should! Scrapping can be really theraputic - keeps you busy without any stress!! Take care! x

[biff103]

Am off work at the mo for a couple of weeks - missing Dad and needed some time out - so had yesterday and today for a bit of scrap therapy - only yesterday didnt turn out that way as remembered mammogram appointment and few other things I had to do - well hopefully I can have a good old scrap sess today - have drawn the blinds at the front of the bungalow and am chilling out here on my own - am I awful I really dont feel like ANY visitors today - no music - nothing - just a bit of ME TIME!!! We all need it sometimes dont we?


Completely agree Elaine, definitely need some time out, especially when you are grieving. I went back to work two days after my mum's funeral and I really should have taken some time out. There are even times now, nearly 13 years later, that I feel like I'm not coping. So take as much time as you need and deal with things at your own pace.

Naughty Lindsey for forcing you to eat chocolate :lol: Now I want chocolate but we've none in the house :( :lol: Might be FORCED to run round to the wee shop for emergency supplies :lol:

[flossyjamba]

how was your day off elaine? did you get your me time?

any LOs to show us?

[flossyjamba]

keep trying to upload pics of lilo but always too big - am trying honest! must go cook tea now though, ready for apprentice and desp hwives :)

[biff103]

Did you see Desperate Housewives last night? What do you think of the 'new' neighbour? Definitely very twisted, going to be interesting watching that one play out.

That was about all I got done last night, had great plans but it turned into one of those night when I ran about daft all night and achieved nothing :wacko: Oh well only today and tomorrow to go and then I've got a weeks holiday :D All I intend to do next week is play with paper and stick stuff together :lol:

[charlie bucket]

I've got a weeks holiday :D All I intend to do next week is play with paper and stick stuff together :lol:

Biff! you have just described my ideal week off:lol:

Im a DH fan too! I have downloaded and watched upto about episode 6... its looking like a good season! The last one I watched was particularly good!!

Im just lost without LOST though:(

[flossyjamba]

i'm lost without lost too :(

but I thought last night's DH wasn't that good. maybe because I was cutting felt shapes at the same time

[charlie bucket]

I dont know which one was on last night but, I think they get a bit better as they go on, the last one I saw was certainly a real cliffhanger.

Is the felt for your swap??? hows that going Lindsey?

[biff103]

Biff! you have just described my ideal week off:lol:

Im a DH fan too! I have downloaded and watched upto about episode 6... its looking like a good season! The last one I watched was particularly good!!

Im just lost without LOST though:(

Well fingers crossed my week goes to plan! All I HAVE to do next week is take my car to the garage for its MOT, nothing else is planned and I'm really, really looking forward to it :D Feel some stash shopping coming on over the next few days, taking advantage of the discounts for the CC, then I'll just wait for things to arrive and PLAY!!!!!!!!!!! :lol:

[charlie bucket]

Feel some stash shopping coming on over the next few days, taking advantage of the discounts for the CC, then I'll just wait for things to arrive and PLAY!!!!!!!!!!! :lol:

GREEN WITH ENVY<_<

[biff103]

GREEN WITH ENVY<_<

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

It's still to happen yet! Knowing my luck, something will crop up this weekend and scupper my plans :rolleyes:

[flossyjamba]

Is the felt for your swap??? hows that going Lindsey?

its going well thanks. its great being host and opening all the parcels! I have put myself in all 3 groups though so I've got a lot of cutting and stitching to do!

[jemm]

evening girls.

[biff103]

Evening Jemm, how are you tonight? How is your daughter doing? Hope she's feeling better :)

[charlie bucket]

Hiya Jemm!

Must be exciting getting all those parcels Lindsey, You have hosted a couple of swaps already havent you? ... yes, I did the tin one with you, I enjoyed that one!!

[flossyjamba]

hi jemm

yes I love hosting swaps. I get to choose what gets swapped too! I was just thinking of doing a trading photos one when they announced one on the cc! must check if I've got my swapee actually, that's the only one i'm doing this cc

[flossyjamba]

going to the cinema tomorrow night. can anyone recommend a film? i like quirky ones not slashers

[charlie bucket]

last one I saw was 'Horton hears a who' !!! not much help really!

My Mum told me Leatherheads was good

[flossyjamba]

what's that about?

[fiona3103]

Hi, Sorry for Hi-jacking your thread.

Can I just take a min to remind you all of the house challenge (Thread Here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showpost.php?p=4802055&postcount=1)) uploading finishes on the 20/04.

[flossyjamba]

hallo? anyone there?

[biff103]

hiya :D I've done nothing today, just vegged out of the sofa watching stuff I'd recorded on sky+ MONTHS ago! So now watched all of Journeyman and the last series of Ashes to Ashes.

DH is out tonight playing a gig so I've got myself a bottle of wine, some ice cream and I'm half way through a Penny Vincenzi book. Never read any of her books before and I'm really enjoying this one, it's all based around the Lloyds 'names' crash in the 80's. So I'm going to run myself a bath, pour a glass of wine and read my book. Then watch CSI:NY later :) Ideal Saturday night!

[jemm]

Evening girls......wine and a lush bath on the cards here too:)

[charlie bucket]

hmmmm, well just had a curry with a couple of 1664's... the wine will come later

[jemm]

hmmmm, well just had a curry with a couple of 1664's... the wine will come later

Ours will be later too......still children around atm:lol:

[charlie bucket]

mmmm, 2 of mine are still lurking! Going to be a chill out night, seeing as I did a nightshift last night!

[charlie bucket]

Hey Lindsey!!!

Whats this I hear about you becoming a new 'cricut mummy' ?????????

[jemm]

Didn't do a lateshift or any shift come to that but we're chilling here too:)

[flossyjamba]

shhhh! its for my mum's birthday. hoping she doesn't lurk on this team thread! its from my dad but I offered to order it. hoping I can have a go too :)

[flossyjamba]

i also chilling, had fish and chips then chocolate cake for tea yum! it is our custom on sat night that I make tea and clear up after while dh puts kids to bed, its great cos I can watch 'I'd do anything', which he hates, on my own!!!!

planning to watch pushing daisies at 9 and do some sewing on my handmade embellies

[biff103]

planning to watch pushing daisies at 9

Oh I'm recording this, looks quite interesting. Might watch it after CSI, need my Saturday night fix of Mac :lol:

[charlie bucket]

Just watched it... (pushing daisies) and REALLY enjoyed it... something quite dr seuss about it????? ... or have I had too much wine???

[charlie bucket]

shhhh! its for my mum's birthday. hoping she doesn't lurk on this team thread! its from my dad but I offered to order it. hoping I can have a go too :)

OK... Mums the word:lol::lol::lol:

Lucky mum! make sure she buys the 'sure cuts alot' programme... totally invaluable

[flossyjamba]

Just watched it... (pushing daisies) and REALLY enjoyed it... something quite dr seuss about it????? ... or have I had too much wine???


I loved it too, it was really quirky! we thought it was like amelie and babe - all those bright colours and patterns. how realistic is it that he's never touched his dog since though? the dog doesn't know to keep away LOL :)

[biff103]

I'm just finishing watching it now (recorded when I was having my bath!) Not sure what I think about really. It's got a kind of Lemony Snickets feel about it, what with the narrator and stuff! Will need to watch next week to see.

Right I need to go to bed, sitting here yawning my head off. Catch you all tomorrow.

[charlie bucket]

Just worked out why I thought it was 'Dr Seussy' the narrator was in rhyme.

It DID feel a bit like Babe too, very bright colours

and the dog.... well, how old is that dog?? must be about 30 by now. Still I liked it and will be tuning in every Saturday

[flossyjamba]

yes me too
let's have a discussion about it afterwards each week too

[charlie bucket]

oooh yeah!! can we have one about DH and LOST too!!!

[biff103]

Got to say the jury is still out with me on Pushing Daisies, will need to watch it again :lol:

You know how when you plan stuff it never works out the way you planned it :rolleyes: Well seeing as today is the first proper day of my holiday, the plan was to go to Edinburgh and the Hard Rock Cafe :) But oh no!!!!!! Today I've had to nurse a DH with 'man flu' :wacko: He was feeling a bit snuffly yesterday and today it's a proper cold, although he has been trying to tell me it proper flu :rolleyes: Oh well it's something to do later in the week!

[charlie bucket]

did you get any scrappin done though Biff?

[biff103]

Not too much so far Corrin! I did finish my cards, tags and card holder for the CC swap yesterday and I've been trying to decide what photos to use in the mystery kit. It has to have a 'comedy' theme, so I've got an ideal what to do, just need to find the best photos :wacko: It's not as easy as I thought it was going to be!

[flossyjamba]

i didn't go for the mystery kit this time, but i'm looking forward to voting instead!

I am doing trading faces swap, I like it!

[Hilary78]

I've just been making my ATCs for the CC swap - I'm really loving ATCs at the moment! Have decided what to do for the MK and even printed off the photos - just need to get it made now.

[danemi1]

howdy all

[danemi1]

well I am still off - this is my second week - havent had any time off sick for three years but do feel guilty - keep trying to scrap sometimes I can do it others nope - but anyway doing Shimelles course has given me a direction and here is some of what I have been doing

[jemm]

Hi all

Elaine I need your addy for the images please. Have managed to do a few different ones:)

[flossyjamba]

hi

off to read me book in bed now, night all

[danemi1]

was it something I said???

[danemi1]

Nnight mate - have a good read

[danemi1]

and heres some more - have enjoyed playing - anyone else going to share theirs - Lindsey???

[danemi1]

and heres the doors book - I did it so you could lift the page on each door and see a picture of who lives behind - it brought it home to me a little bit more that Dad is no longer there which was a bit gulp but well scrapping brings all kinds of emotions out doesnt it - my kinda therapy

[danemi1]

oooh sorry Jemm hya hun - will pm you my addy now mate

[danemi1]

Hya Biff - See you are still on line - how are you hun

[danemi1]

ok so nobody wants to talk to me tonight - boo hoo - lol - only joking - my own fault for not being a more active team member - my apologies girls - will try harder in the future - anyway am off to bed now myself - guess I will turn the light out and lock the door - am not putting the cat out tho cos they scare me !!!!

[biff103]

and heres the doors book - I did it so you could lift the page on each door and see a picture of who lives behind - it brought it home to me a little bit more that Dad is no longer there which was a bit gulp but well scrapping brings all kinds of emotions out doesnt it - my kinda therapy

Elaine, that book is fab. Might have been a bit hard just now but at least you've something to help you keep the memories.

Love the colours btw, very calming. I've been spending money tonight :blink: Been buying stash for some of the cc classes. Really starting to look forward to it now.

No need to apologise for not being around lately, you've had other things going on. Hope you're starting to feel a bit better :)

[charlie bucket]

and heres the doors book - I did it so you could lift the page on each door and see a picture of who lives behind - it brought it home to me a little bit more that Dad is no longer there which was a bit gulp but well scrapping brings all kinds of emotions out doesnt it - my kinda therapy

Thats beautiful Elaine! Its a good kind of therapy though, and its still very early days for you.

I wouldnt feel guilty if you havent had sick in 3 years, you are genuine and im sure your collegues understand.

[flossyjamba]

lovely work elaine, glad to have you chatting again - even if it is to yourself!!!

[biff103]

We've finally heard back from DH's insurance company - his car is definitely a write-off :( But on the flip side we have been offered slightly more than we thought it was worth. So we are now a one-car household again, and will be for the forseeable future, having two really was a luxury! So in an effort to reduce our debts and stop wasting money needlessly, we are sticking with one car and going to re-jig all our bills to try and reduce our outgoings :wacko: No sense spending more on bills than we have to!

Still bought some stash last night though, somethings just can't be compromised on :lol:

[flossyjamba]

:lol::lol::lol:

[flossyjamba]

... at buying stash

:(:(:( at being one car down

[charlie bucket]

well think of it like this... the more you save on bills the more you can justify on stash

[charlie bucket]

At the moment I have a trolley filled with stash (mostly stamps)... my finger is poised over checkout... but something is holding me back????

[charlie bucket]

So, whats going on for the doodlebugs tonight?

Im not working tonight, dh is doing a nightshift at the station ... so its a nice quiet one here

well... sort off, I promised ds3 (7) he can start staying up later, he usually goes to bed at 7pm... but since he started his ADHD meds a few months ago his sleeping isnt as good, so we decided he can stay up til 8.30pm from now on... bang go my relaxing 'me time' evenings

[jemm]

Evening girls

Eek I managed to buy stash again today.......it was bargain stash though:lol:
Its Ffi's big birthday day out tomorrow so hopefully I will get a few photo opportunities:)

[charlie bucket]

and what did you buy??????

[flossyjamba]

and what did you buy corrin?

off to have my tea now

[charlie bucket]

I still didnt hit the checkout button:o... got the trolley minimised on my screen...BUT Im thinking if in doubt ... dont!

[biff103]

Oh I'm impressed with your willpower Corrin :D Maybe I should take some hints off of you :lol:

My justification is that it's the first major blow out on stash I've had for months and we've figured out today that by only having one car and changing our broadband we're already saving £60 a month!

Now I just need to get fit, going to be walking to and from work quite a bit from next week :rolleyes: Luckily it's only a mile each way!

[charlie bucket]

Now I just need to get fit, going to be walking to and from work quite a bit from next week :rolleyes: Luckily it's only a mile each way!

and hopefully the better weather will be on its way SOON!:lol:

[biff103]

It's actually been quite nice here the last few days, bright and sunny. But freezing! Just a little bit warmer and it would be lovely :)

[flossyjamba]

so ... did you order your stuff corrin? I agree - if in doubt, don't!

I seem to pause and doubt buying the little stuff, biscuits etc. i spend ages worrying over value for money, price per biscuit etc. then when it comes to the big stuff - like our house - I find it quite easy to just go for it!

[flossyjamba]

so I even sometimes leave the supermarket without any biscuits, because I couldn't decide, then I get home and think ... WHY didn't I just grab a pck and go?

[biff103]

so ... did you order your stuff corrin? I agree - if in doubt, don't!

I seem to pause and doubt buying the little stuff, biscuits etc. i spend ages worrying over value for money, price per biscuit etc. then when it comes to the big stuff - like our house - I find it quite easy to just go for it!

:lol::lol::lol: I do exactly the same. Spend ages looking at things life a loaf of bread, checking prices, do I get the 95p loaf or the £1 loaf :blink: but when I bought my car the other year I found two I liked, one was £400 more expensive and I was like, 'well it's only £400!'. Weird eh! (ended up with the cheaper car but only because I could get it quicker and I liked the salesman better :lol:)

[danemi1]

corrin - am very impressed with your willpower - what I want to know is where were these lush stamps you couldnt decide upon - am quite into stamps myself at the mo and Jemm what did you get and where from if it was a bargain - best bargain I have just got is a load of tim holtz inkpads with 75% off

[flossyjamba]

best bargain I have just got is a load of tim holtz inkpads with 75% off


oh? where from??????

[danemi1]

crop till you drop
think they may have sold out now tho

[charlie bucket]

If in doubt dont!!! and I didnt!

and today I went into Cardiff to the LUSH shop and raided there instead... no doubts while I was in there at ALL!

[Janeykins]

Hello girls - remember me? :lol:

This is just to let you know that I have been having some problems:
I am really battling to keep my head above water at the moment, and not able to spend as much time on the forum as I should, so I have stepped down as Team Leader for the Doodlebugs. Biff has taken over, and I am sure she will do a splendid job.

I love you all lots, and will pop in from time to time when I have a moment!

Love Jane
:wub:

[biff103]

So ......................... did you catch that little bit that Jane snuck in there (up there!)

She pm'd me the other day to say she's been having some problems and wants to step down as both team leader and a team member. So she asked if I would take over as team leader :o I've said yes, really because Jane came across as being in a bind, but if anyone else has a desperate wish to do it, then just shout. I don't want anyone to feel as if I'm trodding on toes :unsure:

Let me know what you think!

[charlie bucket]

You are the perfect choice Biff!

I had wondered to myself how Jane was as she hadnt been around for a while. I hope everything is going to be ok for her.

I guess that means we are looking for another member again then!
(are there only 4 of us original Doodlebugs left?)

[charlie bucket]

OK other thing... I have some ATC's here!

I have the Chinese symbol set of 5 (sorry I dont know who the owner of these are im guessing they were Joannas or hopefully yours Elaine)

and Hilarys music set of 6

I used to send to Jane, but I think it is now time to send these little ATC's home to their owners, especially as we have had some many team changes over the last few months.

So Can you pm your addresses and Im going to get these home to you!

[biff103]

You are the perfect choice Biff!

I had wondered to myself how Jane was as she hadnt been around for a while. I hope everything is going to be ok for her.

I guess that means we are looking for another member again then!
(are there only 4 of us original Doodlebugs left?)

Awwww thanks Corrin, that's made me feel better, ta :wub: I've asked Jane to pm me a list of everyone that has been submitting points, to check who we've still got as team members :wacko:

OK other thing... I have some ATC's here!

I have the Chinese symbol set of 5 (sorry I dont know who the owner of these are im guessing they were Joannas or hopefully yours Elaine)

and Hilarys music set of 6

I used to send to Jane, but I think it is now time to send these little ATC's home to their owners, especially as we have had some many team changes over the last few months.

So Can you pm your addresses and Im going to get these home to you!

Now, there's a thing I'm sure I've still got the list of addresses from when we started the ATCs, I'll check and if I have I'll pm you it! Isn't the chinese symbol set Elaine's?


Guess what I bought yesterday!?!?! Retractable sharpies! They are so cool! That and an alterable folder. So today I'm going to play with that folder, to make it pretty :P

[charlie bucket]

Thanks for that Biff.

Just looking at the list I think that the chinese symbols were Jo's, I'll wait for Elaine to turn up here later and confirm that.
I'll get Hilarys sent out ASAP

What are retractable sharpies (Im guessing pens of some sort) and what do you do with them???
Hows your week off going?

[danemi1]

Oh dear - Will miss you Jane - sorry you have to go but really do hope you will pop in often to see us

Biff I agree you are the perfect choice to take over the reins - our thanks to you hun

[charlie bucket]

ah! Elaine, you're here! are you Chinese symbols?

[danemi1]

Nope - that was sweetpeajoey - I am angels - how apt - ha ha

[biff103]

What are retractable sharpies (Im guessing pens of some sort) and what do you do with them???
Hows your week off going?

Yeah, sharpies are basically marker pens. I've got mini ones in pink, orange, green and yellow (?) and now bigger ones in the usual red, black, blue & green but they are retractable! (I know it's ridiculous to get excited about marker pens but hey, small things :lol:) Apparently you can get a white sharpie but I've never seen it anywhere.

Must admit we went into 'Paperchase' yesterday, the stationary shop. Oh I got waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too excited, could have spent an absolute fortunte! And they didn't even have that much specifically on scrapbooking. Just loads of 'arty' type paper, tons of note books and billions of pens :lol: Oh and loads of birthday cards that were *really* funny :lol:

[Hilary78]

Hi everyone - I think you are the perfect leader Biff! Enjoy the challenge(?) fun(?). You will be great!
I'm glad someone has mentioned ATCs - I received a parcel of assorted ATCs from Karen and I wasn't sure at all whose they were or where they should go!
I have: Beverley 6
7 angels - are those your Elaine?
5 mermaids - Lindsey?
4 birds - Corrin?
7 stars - yours Biff?

By the time I received them all in one parcel I had slightly lost the plot so wasn't sure where they went next!!!!:wacko:
So - if you all like to PM your addresses I'll send them home.

[Hilary78]

Sharpies sound interesting Biff - I think I'd like some of those - you can never have too many pens/pencils - my family laugh at me! - I have a few!!

[flossyjamba]

yes mermaids are mine

jane sorry to see you go! hope everything works out for you xxx

biff you will be a great team leader

[biff103]

I think you are the perfect leader Biff! Enjoy the challenge(?) fun(?). You will be great!


biff you will be a great team leader

Aww sucks :D You are all being very kind! I'll try my best :)

BTW The stars are mine! It's been ages since I saw them, will be cool to see them again!

Sharpies sound interesting Biff - I think I'd like some of those - you can never have too many pens/pencils - my family laugh at me! - I have a few!!

I was in heaven yesterday Hilary :lol: There were soooooo many pens, black ones, blue ones, red ones, green ones, PURPLE ones (lots of purple ones), pink ones, silver ones, gold ones ....................... About 5 different types in each colour! Pete threatened to go to the pub over the road for an hour to leave me in peace :lol:

[charlie bucket]

Yep! the birds are mine Hilary! It was soooooooo long ago we started this:blink:

So, what are you going to do with these sharpies Biff??? are they permenant? good for writing on LO's?

[Hilary78]

Right - I'll add mine to each set and then I could post them to their owners if you send me your address. Some sets are obviously smaller then others and i think they should have been sent to other people first. Corrin is right - it's so long since we started this and its gone astray a little! I felt my list sounded a bit like 12 days of Christmas!:lol::lol::lol:

[jemm]

Evening girls.....sorry not been around much but with the girls being on holiday and Ffi's birthday day out etc; I just don't know where the time is going.
I won't be much better next weel either as my blood tests start again on Tuesday and I have my exams on Friday.

I never even replied about my bargains....they were Tim Holtz Distress re-inkers, TH Distress ink pads and TH Distress embossing powders all with 75% off.......I didn't even have time to check what I already had.....just bought one of everything:lol:

[flossyjamba]

that's a really good deal jemm - 75% off Sir Tim!

[jemm]

I thought so:)......as I said I didn't have time to check what I aready had so Just grabbed 1 of each.......probably will have a few duplicates:lol:

[flossyjamba]

LOL!!! you can always sell them in the market place

[charlie bucket]

Has anyone ever had feedback sucessfully deleted?

I got a pm FULL of apologies because I had been left the feedback intended for another member of our now finished CJ... not a good feedback comment.
She is very sorry and trying to get it deleted, hopefully this will happen as I want to put some stuff on the marketplace now... and I wouldnt be keen to buy from someone with a feedback comment like this one.

[Hilary78]

That's not good Corrin! - that's never happened to me so i wouldn't know. Hope it gets sorted though.:stop:

[jemm]

Corrin if you pm one of the mods they will sort it for you and get it deleted.........they are very good with things like that.....sorry it happened to you.

[flossyjamba]

oh no corrin - that's really bad. I'm sure one of the mods will sort it out when our cj host explains what happened. fingers crossed for you though x

just checked my ratings and I haven't got one for that cj either - might wait till things are sorted out

[charlie bucket]

Shes Pm'd them and asked for it to be removed, poor Debbie she was very embarrassed by this. Easily done I suppose:blink:
I'm just going to have to hold off putting stuff on the marketplace until its gone.
Pm Debbie Im sure she will sort out your feedback Lindsey

[biff103]

Corrin that's not good at all! Fingers crossed you get it sorted soon.

[flossyjamba]

Pm Debbie Im sure she will sort out your feedback Lindsey

yes I will

I might wait a couple days till your mess is sorted out!!!

just been looking at shimelle's cc class, to scrap the 25th of every month in a mini album you decorate with pp in advance - I love it! missed out on the kit but can use up lots of random pp's with her style and make my own album ... or maybe use one I have from my super advent swapee...??

[charlie bucket]

yes I will

I might wait a couple days till your mess is sorted out!!!

just been looking at shimelle's cc class, to scrap the 25th of every month in a mini album you decorate with pp in advance - I love it! missed out on the kit but can use up lots of random pp's with her style and make my own album ... or maybe use one I have from my super advent swapee...??

I am LOVING that idea!!!! (Shimelle class) I'm def down for that one

oooohhhh who could that super advent swapee be???:lol:

I contacted the mods so hopefully it will all be straightened out soon

By the way how are you all getting on with your A-Z books??? mine died a death round about C:lol: must get it back out and get motivated

[charlie bucket]

HURRAH!!

My neg feedback is removed... once more I am a respectable and trustworthy member of UKS society:lol::lol:

[Hilary78]

Great Corrin! My a-z died an early death too!! Shimelle's 25th looks good, i do like her inspirations^_^

[biff103]

Yay Corrin :D Didn't take too long either!

Yeah my A-Z has stalled at 'E' and I'm only doing tags so that it wouldn't take too long :o

Shimelle's class does look intriguing, I do like scrapping the everyday stuff.

I am shattered tonight, Pete suggested we swap rooms yesterday so his office is now in my wee craft room and I've got the bigger room all to myself. Can't believe how long it has taken to get it into some kind of order, and I'm still not totally organised!

[Hilary78]

I am shattered tonight, Pete suggested we swap rooms yesterday so his office is now in my wee craft room and I've got the bigger room all to myself. Can't believe how long it has taken to get it into some kind of order, and I'm still not totally organised!


sounds like a good idea Biff - you can't have too much space! - I'm rapidly running out of space, I thought I had enough space for ever at the beginning!:blink:

[jemm]

evening girls:)

[Hilary78]

Evening Jane - how are you?

[jemm]

I'm good thanks Hilary.....been buying a few last bits I thought I might need for the CC......and a few bits I didn't:lol:

[biff103]

Evening ladies :D I'm still waiting for a few things to arrive for the cc too. Got my 'mission impossible' kit this morning and it is gorgeous :wub: Cannot wait to start making these minibooks. Will take me forever probably but I'm going to love it :)

[jemm]

Hi Biff......which variation did you go for?

Looking forward to my stuff arriving next week ....should cheer up the week:)

[Hilary78]

I'm the same! - bought some kits! then bought some stamps! them some paper I could not resist!!!!!!!!!!!

You never know what you might need!

DD2 coming for the CC weekend - she's been before and we have so much fun! - looking forward to next weekend

[Hilary78]

DD2 gave me a fab gift voucher for banana frog for my birthday so I was able to but loads of stamps - I just love their stamps! I also bought some crystals for my bejeweller

[biff103]

Oh I love the loo of the Banana Frog stamps but I haven't gotten round to buying any yet!

Jayne I've got 'the graduate' set. Mainly because it's black and white, the papers are so striking, but also because I love the film :lol:

[jemm]

I am doing the Red Carpet version:)

I bought some lovely looking Technique Tuesday stamps last night:) really looking forward to them arriving:)

[Hilary78]

Me too Biff! - got the graduate set too Love the papers and love the film!!

The banana frog stamps are fab - I've got quite a few now, I'd def recommend them Biff - they are really lovely and I use them a lot! Really good for adding crystals etc

[Hilary78]

I'm finding the net very slow tonight - DH is also on the net and he's no problem - i think it must be UKS and AOL so I'm a bit out of sync with the rest of you - sorry!!!!!

[jemm]

I have a few banana frof sets Hilary.....don't think I have used them to their full potential though as I prefer wood mounted.

[Hilary78]

I know what you mean Jane but I have a tin of acrylic blocks and I have got used to the BF stamps and I think the designs are fab! Using the acrylic blocks feels like wood mounted when you get used to them! The designs are just so good!!!!!

[charlie bucket]

Well its my week for getting other peoples feedback and now orders!

I placed an order with stamping Bellas in Canada 2 weeks ago for 11 beautiful Bella stamps. Got a note from the post office yesterday saying my parcel was there but there was a charge of £14 on it (kind of expected that)
Went and paid for it... opened it... and 27 bella stamps fell out????:o all different (only 2 of them were ones I had ordered)

I have had to contact stamping Bellas to find out what to do next... Problem is I may have to pay postage back to Canada and pay a second lot of custom charges to get my right order.

Just wait and see what she has to say...


I dont have any Banana frog stamps but admired them greatly when I went to Ally Pally... was going to go back and get some but my friend was tired of walking around (who on earth wears high heels to Ally Pally!!!!)

[jemm]

evening girls

bet you are not as disappointed as the person who ordered 27 and only got 11 Corrin:lol:

[charlie bucket]

Thats what I thought Jayne!!!

[charlie bucket]

I will be disapointed however If I have to pay that flippin custom charge twice. If it was just paying the VAT well... that would be fine, Its that £8 postoffice handling fee thats the kicker

[jemm]

yep its a bit off putting to say the least isn't it:(

Surely they will refund you if it is their mistake though.

[charlie bucket]

I dont order a lot from the States anymore, they have my address well and truely 'flagged' (My parents Live in Baltimore) so we pay charges on all birthday gifts/ Christmas gifts from them... I always know that if I order from abroad... im going to get clobbered.


Hey, these are lovely Bella stamps though, I have looked through them all and droolled!! whoever ordered them made some nice choices... just hope they werent too peed off to get my 11 instead LOL

[jemm]

yep I suppose you get to see lots of them IRL that you wouldn't have:lol:

[charlie bucket]

yep I suppose you get to see lots of them IRL that you wouldn't have:lol:

Yes I can see them.... but I can't use them:(

never mind I will have to get some of my other stamps out to play with to cheer me up about that!

[flossyjamba]

oooohhhh who could that super advent swapee be???:lol:



I'm going to use the 7gypsies chipboard album in the little purse. its a different size to shimelles but I have so many blank mini albums now I am trying to get them used up. it will still be a great project.

think I might scrap the 26th of the month instead of the 25th as that's my birthday, the saturday of the cc (bet shimelle's class will be on the friday then) and also boxing day


By the way how are you all getting on with your A-Z books??? mine died a death round about C:lol: must get it back out and get motivated

just finished g for green, am still behind but will prob make it to the end. usually do 2 letters in one sitting, am getting more organised by taking photos in advance too - helps!

HURRAH!!

My neg feedback is removed... once more I am a respectable and trustworthy member of UKS society:lol::lol:

great news

I'm good thanks Hilary.....been buying a few last bits I thought I might need for the CC......and a few bits I didn't:lol:

I have been amazingly restrained and not bought anything! well, apart from a new white pen in the order for my mum's baby bug - she loves it by the way

am trying to use up old stash with my disney pics for this cc.

[flossyjamba]

I'm going to use the 7gypsies chipboard album in the little purse. its a different size to shimelles but I have so many blank mini albums now I am trying to get them used up.

have just realised how big 7 x 15 actually is!!! think 4x4 will not do. need plan B.

[biff103]

Morning everyone, wasn't about much yesterday. Had great intentions of doing tons of scrapping then Pete realised his effects pedal thingy for his guitar wasn't working so we ended up driving half way round central scotland trying to buy a replacement :rolleyes: By the time we got home I decided I wasn't cooking so we went to Pizza Hut for dinner. Then we watched 'The Shawshank Redemption' on tv. Forgot how good that film is, I could watch Morgan Freeman forever, he is such a great actor. Very underrated in my little opinion :)

So today the plan is to do the scrapping I had intended to do yesterday :wacko: And I need to take some photos for this weeks' module in Painting with Light!!!!

[flossyjamba]

just worked out that its the new camera that isn't letting me upload pics of lilo. so here she is:

[charlie bucket]

:wub::wub: she is CUTE!!!!

How is she settling in?

[biff103]

She is most certainly a little cutie :wub: Has she done any adventerous exploring yet??? I seem to remember Jack like to try and get on the top of doors years ago :wacko: He usually managed to get himself up there but then was too scared to jump down!

[Hilary78]

just worked out that its the new camera that isn't letting me upload pics of lilo. so here she is:


She's very pretty Lindsey! Lovely markings, I like multi-coloured cats!

[flossyjamba]

yes she is cute! she jumps up on the kitchen worktop all the time - no manners at all - and she scratches sometimes when she's had enough stroking, but is v playful and we love her v much already

have been doing cat flap training today - some success -ie will go through only when held open for her by a human!

[biff103]

have been doing cat flap training today - some success -ie will go through only when held open for her by a human!

:lol: Oh I remember those days, eventually got Jack to go OUT the cat flap on his own, but then sat outside the front door waiting to be let IN :rolleyes: (he's a typical man really!)

[charlie bucket]

OH MY GOODNESS!

I have just received an email from the company I mentioned earlier in this thread regarding the 27 Bellas they sent me by mistake

Appologising profusely and telling me they are sending out my order today (marked as zero value to avoid another customs bill) and told me to keep everything they sent me in the package that arrived!!!!!!!

How good is THAT!!!!

I cant believe I am the owner of 31 Bellas (had 4 already) and 11 on the way!

ok, ok I know... no one likes a show off!:P

[flossyjamba]

**gasp** you lucky thing you

its like your golden ticket!!

[charlie bucket]

**gasp** you lucky thing you

its like your golden ticket!!

It FEELS like a golden ticket!! I put them away after they came determined not to look or drool over them too much, cant believe they are mine now!

Big BIG thumbs up for the customer service!

[Hilary78]

How fantastic Corrin!

[biff103]

That's brilliant Corrin :) Have you stopped drooling yet and actually used any!

I was going to ask if we were all having a good Monday but we know that SOMEBODY is having a very good Monday :lol:

Oh well I'd better toddle off to make the dinner, DH will be home in about half an hour and I expect he'll be hungry! Cheek of it, you'd think he'd been working or something :P

[biff103]

Morning everyone :D How are we all today? I'm off to my second day of team leading training (see I'm learning how to whip you all into shape :lol: :P) No, it's a work thing 2days a month over 6 months, so this is day 2 month 2. Today is about performance management and, I think, conflict resolution. Should be interesting!

Now I was thinking last night about all this team leadery stuff and then the phrase 'weekly challenge' popped into my head! Aren't we doing one of these in May :o Can anyone remember which week?:o Don't worry if you can't, I'll pm Scrapdolly, just wondered if anyone had taken a note of it. I'll need to contact Scrapdolly anyway to find out what I need to do anyway :o

[flossyjamba]

I thought it was the beginning of may - as we were doing ribbons for may day
the nearest monday is may 5th

we'd better find out quick! blimey nearly may already.

still getting used to writing 2008

[charlie bucket]

oh my!!! that has come around quick!!
Luckily we had some good discussions about it in the new year, but we had better get ourselves sorted as we will need to produce samples

im sure I still have the sketch somewhere

[charlie bucket]

I think this was it?

[flossyjamba]

YES

still think it will be a brill challenge
we also had ribbons
lots of 'white' space
something else?

[flossyjamba]

35,000 pastel punchies?

[charlie bucket]

35,000 pastel punchies?

of course yeah that was it"!!! better get started on your sample now then Lindsey!!!


actually this is good as it might kickstart my scrappin today

[flossyjamba]

actually this is good as it might kickstart my scrappin today

yes i agree. have done nothing that counts as a point yet this month.

have the cc though - planning loads!

I made my shimelle album last night and use up a whopping 14 sheets of cardstock and paper!!!! have done 6x12 with bind it all along long edge

[flossyjamba]

oh - making an album is 25 points, isn't it? whoopee

[charlie bucket]

only made cards so far this month... they are no points arent they?

[charlie bucket]

right Im inspired...... Im going to make up my Shimelle album today too


got any piccies of yours Lindsey?

[flossyjamba]

hmmm
am at work, so not at the mo

will try later

shimelle sugggested we did it that way so there may be some pics on her class thread

[flossyjamba]

here's some pics of mine, the first showing an open page
the second is my pages all spread out because I haven't bind-it-alled it yet

used up old brown papers with a vintage theme mixed with modern blues/greens and a bit of BG. added journalling blocks from a recent swap

think it will be fine once photos and embellies added - pleased to get this far in one evening :)

[flossyjamba]

here is a LO done for me by bernietuffs as part of the trading faces swap (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=158098&cat=500)

[Hilary78]

Wow! - you have all been so busy!!
I was thinking about our challenge just last night Biff - glad you mentioned it! I like the sketch Corrin. I remember we said ribbons, white space and sketch but what was the other - was it flowers for Springtime?:unsure:

[charlie bucket]

or was it NO flowers!!!!!

[charlie bucket]

I cant remember what the other one was... maybe we could ask for something else if we dont remember

like

stamping
colour combo
etc etc


if not we are going to have to go with Lindseys confetti idea!

[Hilary78]

Aaaahhhhh yes - could have been colours! But I like the idea of stamping - wonder why you thought of that Corrin?:lol::lol::lol:

[Hilary78]

Or was it doodling? AOL very slow tonight!

[flossyjamba]

yes it might have been doodling - or no flowers

but I like the stamping idea too - use a stamp with words on
or - stamp straight on your LO
or stamp partly over your photo

?

[biff103]

YES

still think it will be a brill challenge
we also had ribbons
lots of 'white' space
something else?

I knew you lot would remember, my memory is totally pants. I'm convinced that for every new thing I learn something else falls out of my brain :o Only got so much space for info!

Right then we have

use the sketch
ribbons
'white' space

Weren't we going to go for 6x12 size or am I making that up?

That's right Hilary, doodling!!!!!!! (which I'm still rubbish at!)

so, sketch, ribbons, 'white' space, doodling and possibly 6x12?

Or maybe all we should say about size is, 'try something different from your normal', i.e. if you usually work in 12x12 try 8x8 or 8x11? Yes/no? I'm open to suggestions!

[Hilary78]

Good idea Biff - try a different size - I like that!

[Hilary78]

So are we nearly sorted then? Are we ready to do our LOs ready for the challenge?

Leader's instructions please Biff!:):):lol:

[biff103]

Leader's instructions please Biff!:):):lol:

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: That's funny, you mean I'm suppose to know what to do next :lol::lol::P

Right so we're going for the following (with suggested points!)

sketch (provided by Corrin) - 5pts
ribbons - 5pts
white space - 5pts
doodling - 5pts
different size from your normal layouts- 10pts

So let's start to do our layouts, will we say by next Wednesday, what will be 30 April. In the meantime I'll pm Karen (scrapdolly) to find out what the next step is.

[Hilary78]

That will do nicely!

[charlie bucket]

DOH!!! of course it was doodling... as we are the doodlebugs.

How did we forget the most important one!

[charlie bucket]

I have got some brilliant photos I want to use.

now, this doing a different size to usual I like... but how do you 'store' it, say in an album? mine are all 12x12, so if I decide to do something else where will I put it? what do all you lot do when you scrap different sizes???

[charlie bucket]

BTW Biff, did you ever discover who is actually in the doodlebugs?

I can only think of 7 of us who post? are there others or are there 3 vacancies?

[flossyjamba]

BTW Biff, did you ever discover who is actually in the doodlebugs?

I can only think of 7 of us who post? are there others or are there 3 vacancies?

yes I can only count 7 too. did you get your list of teamies who submitted points from janeykins?

how is she, by the way? hope all ok

[biff103]

Right just popping on quickly from work! No, I haven't heard back from Jane unfortunately. I can only get to 7 too, they are (and correct me if I'm wrong!)

Me
Corrin
Lindsey
Hilary
Jemm
Elaine
Sue

So that makes 7, do we want to ask for more just now or are we happy at 7?

[danemi1]

the more the merrier I say - lets have a party!!!

[danemi1]

I have got some brilliant photos I want to use.

now, this doing a different size to usual I like... but how do you 'store' it, say in an album? mine are all 12x12, so if I decide to do something else where will I put it? what do all you lot do when you scrap different sizes???

I did invest in a couple pf 8 by 8 albums - but apart from that _ I have made paperbag books which are obviously not 12 by 12 - they vary - and also I have made little 6 by 6 and 8 by 8@s and made a cover and hole punched the sides and put a couple of book rings in them - then prettied the book rings up with ribbon

Another thing I have done very recently thanks to Shimmelles course is have an album with different size pages in - did nt think I would like it but its great - adds interest

DH bought me the bind it all for chrimbo - have only just started using it but as I say book rings are always a good standby - let us know what you do hun

[danemi1]

here's some pics of mine, the first showing an open page
the second is my pages all spread out because I haven't bind-it-alled it yet

used up old brown papers with a vintage theme mixed with modern blues/greens and a bit of BG. added journalling blocks from a recent swap

think it will be fine once photos and embellies added - pleased to get this far in one evening :)

Blimey girl - you ahve been busy - would love to see it once you have added the piccies and embellies too - was it a good size to work with hun???

[danemi1]

can I be a pain - I know I am only chipping in at the last minute and if it has already been submitted then no probs but just had a thought - how about the 10 points be given to doodling rather than different size(give that 5) just thought with us being DOODLEBUGS and all that - whatdya think - shall I go back in the corner???

[danemi1]

lovely work elaine, glad to have you chatting again - even if it is to yourself!!!

thanks mate - ha ha - rofpmsl!!!!!!

[charlie bucket]

Right just popping on quickly from work! No, I haven't heard back from Jane unfortunately. I can only get to 7 too, they are (and correct me if I'm wrong!)

Me
Corrin
Lindsey
Hilary
Jemm
Elaine
Sue

So that makes 7, do we want to ask for more just now or are we happy at 7?


Yep, thats the 7 I was thinking of too.