Bitty Blossom April Chat Thread [Archive]

~natasha~

13-04-2008, 12:28 AM

Evening all :wub:

kate ~ glad to hear you had a nice time
Sam ~ thanks
tiff ~ love your lo
willow ~ hope you are surviving after all those lo's

Well I have cut my pink paislee ~ however only the office lingo, cant touch the spring fling :blink: and made this (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=156891&nocache=1) lo. Its basically what I was trying to scrap with the mystery kit. Again very very simple but its not that interesting. I need to scrap the meaning behind what this song means to me but that will take a bit of soal searching so will put it off a little longer.

willowthewysp

13-04-2008, 09:02 AM

Good morning:)..and it is too! Lovelly and sunny:D

Evening all.

Kate & Tiff - love both your LOs.

Kate - your hubby must have missed you.

Willow - how are the boys and Amber - all driving you mad?

Yes, Amber, the boys AND the DH are driving me crazy!!!:wacko:

thanks sam, i had fun including everything the weekly challenge said to B)

hi willow, how are your LOs going?

logging off now for a chill in front of telly, and a warm cup of coffee. mmmm
night all

Well, i *have* finished, but the last layout i did, last night, im just not happy with...its bugging me, i think its because i used papers o dont particulary like, and because of that i havnt kept to my style IYKWIM.I also have tried to put 'too' much on it!
Only thing for it is to rip it apart and start again!!!!
I have until tuesday, but i also need to write up a word doc for them all:o
DH is going out this morning, so may try and sneel a bit of crafty scrapping in!!!:P
Tash..great layout..i have used up all my pink paislee and am awaiting the big pre-order!!!:P

samsq

13-04-2008, 10:13 AM

Morning all.

Catch you all later.

Starr

13-04-2008, 10:15 AM

Morning :D

Sorry I haven't been posting, just incredibly busy. May pop back later today if I get a moment. Hope everyone is doing well :)

~natasha~

13-04-2008, 03:31 PM

Afternoon all :wub:

Willow ~ Glad to see you are nearly complete on your projects. Have fun sneaking some scrapping in.
sam ~ Crop today? If it is hope you have fun and make something delish ~ as you always do
Starr ~ All work and no play... No really dont wear yourself out hun. Tak care

Thanks for all your comments on my lo. It was a very quick one but its growing on me. I will someday make that into a meaning mini book, when I can finally come to terms with it. Today I started on the art cards again and I made one, woo hoo... However I then found a whole stash parcel from scrapz that I ordered and checked but havent re opened ~ it was like xmas again. So I finally got around to making a seperate and my first 'proper' atc (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=156952&nocache=1), ie one without a promt. I am very pleased with it and I think I will be making more :)

Have a great evening all :wub:

Binky

13-04-2008, 07:51 PM

hi guys - just a quickie to say i'm feeling really awful. going back to bed. I've come down with another chest infection I think. off to docs tomorrow.

Tash - love your layout. I saw SG live in Australia and they were amazing. That is one of my fave songs too xx

willowthewysp

13-04-2008, 10:32 PM

Awww {{hugs}} Binky...best place for you to be, in bed....make sure you look after yourself ok?
xx

samsq

13-04-2008, 11:38 PM

Binky - I hope you'll be feeling better soon.

samsq

14-04-2008, 08:57 AM

Morning all. Another Monday - at least it's a sunny one.

scarymary555

14-04-2008, 11:42 AM

Morning Teamies...

Lovely sunny day here too Sam.

Hope you all had a good weekend. I had a great time at my brother's 50th birthday party and now have to catch up on all the dreaded housework etc. :rolleyes:

Need to catch up on the boards too......speak later!

glitterpops

14-04-2008, 03:17 PM

hi everyone

waiting in AGAIN for the trampoline delivery - already had online shopping delivered (well worth the fiver to save an hour in the supermarket with toddler) and popped into town this morning to but new trousers - only to realise had left credit card at home and only had loose change with me :0(

tash - love your atc, and your LO - that pink paislee looks amazing. nust check it out as i have birthday money still to be spent!

willow - will you be able to show us your new LOs? did you tear that one up?

willowthewysp

14-04-2008, 03:55 PM

Hi all:)
YaY!!
I have finished the layouts...and the word docs to go with them...layouts are now in the post and word docs have been emailed!!!{phew}
I can now breathe again!!!
Tiff....i wont be able to show the layouts until they are in the magazine, which will be July..issue one of creativity Life:)
I didnt tear the layout up completely, just re-worked the whole thing(and chucked some more paint on it!!!)
xx

scarymary555

14-04-2008, 04:11 PM

I didnt tear the layout up completely, just re-worked the whole thing(and chucked some more paint on it!!!) :lol: :lol: Love it Willow....that's the way to do it girl!

Is that a new mag coming out then Willow? :ph34r:

samsq

14-04-2008, 05:49 PM

Afternoon all.

Tiff - very frustrating having to wait in. I'm hoping that I'll receive a delivery of stock tomorrow. I'll get DS#2 to wait on it for me, then if it arrives I can spend Wednesday uploading it.

Mary - the rain held off, have you cut the grass?

Willow - Isn't that the Becks/Design Objective mag that is due out?

scarymary555

14-04-2008, 05:58 PM

Mary - the rain held off, have you cut the grass?

Yes I did Sam and it looks much better now ~ boy did it need a cut! :rolleyes: It did chuck it down for a few minutes but has brightened up again and is lovely and sunny now!

~natasha~

14-04-2008, 07:06 PM

Afternoon all

binky ~ aww hope you get better soon. Wow you saw sg, my dream that is, like it can happen now :rolleyes:
sam ~ hiya hun, ohhh what delights do you have ariving this week :lol:
tiffy ~ did the trompline not arrive last week then? Ohhh pinkpaislee is amazing :wub: I am thinking of using some of it for this weeks weekly challenge ~ have untill friday to decide :wacko:
willow ~ glad they have all got done now. you can relax :P
mary ~ hope you had/havinga nice gardening session ;)

Flying visit today, have loads planned tonight. Last night I stamped out all my latest stamps and I have been slowly colouring them to turn them into cards. Also I have a prog on tv I would like to watch tonight (about being addicted to stuff) and then I would like to watch doctor who on iplayer that I missed saturday :P So busy me tonight

Could I ask you all something though? If you were going to buy gift tags for presents what size would you except them to be? Playing card size? Also if you could buy a card with matching gift tag would you? ~ no need to answer if you dont want to :wub:

samsq

14-04-2008, 07:28 PM

Tasha - I think you need to have a roam about Clintons Cards or something similar to judge the size of gift cards.

I used to manage a card and gift shop, and the gift cards varied tremendously in size. Some being folded and some a flat hang tag. I would say the majority were smaller than playing card size.

The new stash due to arrive is mainly new Bo Bunny - and judging by the bill I've just paid there is a lot of it too!

Starr

14-04-2008, 07:50 PM

Morning all. Another Monday - at least it's a sunny one.

Was snowing here this morning! :o It had brightened up by break time though so we were out in the playground with the kids. They get an extra long break on a Monday as part of the gov. fitness initiative. Placement went well, lovely class, so looking forward to tomorrow.

Could I ask you all something though? If you were going to buy gift tags for presents what size would you except them to be? Playing card size? Also if you could buy a card with matching gift tag would you? ~ no need to answer if you dont want to :wub:

Tasha, I don't really have a preferred size for gift tags, although I do quite like the square ones which I think are about 8-10cm. Tend to buy gift tags to match the wrapping paper rather than the greetings card. HTH :)

samsq

14-04-2008, 08:47 PM

Hi Starr - so your first placement day went well for you?

willowthewysp

14-04-2008, 09:34 PM

Evening all:)
Sam...yes, the mag is the design objective mag...its called creativity life:)..and yes, Mary, it is new:)
I have been asked to do some layouts and projects for the new website aswell....:P

Binky...hope you are ok hun?

scarymary555

14-04-2008, 10:01 PM

Just finished this week's challenge LO....here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=157142&cat=503). I enjoyed doing that one....it all just seemed to come together. ;)

Tash - I'm with binky would probably buy the tag to go with the paper and I think tags would be smaller than playing card size.

Hi Starr....how did your first day go?

Willow - will keep a look out for that new mag.

Sam - new Bo Bunny.......will have to have a little look when you've uploaded. :P

Starr

14-04-2008, 11:35 PM

It went well thanks. Just getting to know the kids today. Quite a small class, only 19, I was expecting 32! 12 boys & only 7 girls which makes learning names a bit harder. Girls are easier cause they wear different clothes (dresses/skirts/pinafores) & have different hair styles, whereas boys can look quite similar so you get names muddled until you know them better.

Long day today as we had a meeting to organise which lessons I will be taking and when. The staff couldn't believe how much we have to do in such a short time as the post-grads had much longer to do the same which is quite a daunting prospect. Sure I'll cope though. First formal lesson is phonics on Thursday.

Contributing to the new mag sounds exciting Willow!

Flapsi Hapsi

14-04-2008, 11:38 PM

Hello folks - back home again - all the way til Saturday! 4 whole days!! Will read back later - bit tired now and waiting for hot water to heat up.
Glad the placement is going well Starr.
I agree - I'd buy a tag to match the paper not the card.
Sounds like you're busy Willow!
How are you feeling Binky?

Hi to everyone else!

samsq

14-04-2008, 11:59 PM

Welcome home Flapsi. Good to have you back with us. How was your trip?

Binky - How are you feeling today? Did you get to the Drs?

Starr - I'll have my fingers crossed for your first lesson.

Mary - I am hoping that the new Bo Bunny stamps will be in this order, along with other ooohhhhh items. Love the LO too.

Flapsi Hapsi

15-04-2008, 12:02 AM

Trip went well - got lots done - but also time to see friends and go for some walks and play scrabble!

samsq

15-04-2008, 12:13 AM

Sounds like it was a good trip then Flapsi. How are your ankles now, have they gone down?

Flapsi Hapsi

15-04-2008, 12:39 AM

Well they're better than they were but not down completely and sometimes go back up a bit .....

samsq

15-04-2008, 09:18 AM

Morning all.

Another bright one. Fingers crossed it stays that way.

Flapsi Hapsi

15-04-2008, 09:31 AM

Very grey here .... have a student coming this morning then a hospital appt in aft... then definitely having some time off. I got as far as clearing everything off the craft desk last time so this time I'm going to try and do something that gets it messy again!

scarymary555

15-04-2008, 10:04 AM

Morning Teamies....

Lovely here too for the moment Sam.......don't s'pose it will last though! :P

Am at work but have a very upset stomach........I excpect it's the weekend's over indulgence catching up with me! :unsure:

Good luck at the hospital Flapsi ~ hope all goes well. Then get the craft desk messy again hun!!

kate8679

15-04-2008, 12:51 PM

Morning all!
I had the morning from hell this morning - Ewan was in a very funny mood and ended up being carried into class by his TA :(
Its a shame he isnt in your class Starr - he loves phonics - they are using the Ruth Miskin Read Write inc. system at his school and he really enjoys it.
I know exactly what you mean about boys - Ewan has mostly boys in his class and most of them have shaved blonde hair - i never know who is who- luckily for me ewan is easy to spot in a crowd with ginger hair!

Very exciting about being in a mag Willow! I guess this is paid work if you are having to send in your lo's - or are they returning them to you later? Either way its a great achievement - well done :)

Hope hospital goes well Flapsi :)

Hope you are feeling better now too Binky

Mary - i know what you mean about over-indulging - i'm restarting the diet and cleared up the last of the easter choc last night :nono: Mind you, i am now nervous about getting the horrible stomach bug that seems to be going around as some stupid woman brought her kids to toddler group today then started giving the little one Dioralyte for his'upset tummy'- why do people insist on spreading yukky germs around like that aggghhhh!!

Binky

15-04-2008, 03:07 PM

Willow - well done hun xx

Flapsi - glad you had a nice time and hope your ankles are being kind to you today. Good luck at the hosp. xx

Kate - that sounds a nightmare with Ewan but at least you got to leave him at school! :lol:;) Bless him!!

Sam - hey hun how is it in lovely Wales?

Saw Dr yesterday morning and gave me different antibiotics to hopefully kill this off once and for all. Fingers crossed. Leaves me really tired tho and off my food (which isn't a bad thing).

~natasha~

15-04-2008, 08:12 PM

evening all

binky ~ Awww I really do hope these tabs sort this out for you ~ squiggie hugs :D
mary ~ :nono: :lol: at not really too well. But I must say a good old feast is welcome once and a while. Hope your stmoch is/soon settles.
starr ~ Glad to hear you are enjoying your placement. I dont begruge you having to learn all the names though :o :P Are you there for long?
willow ~ woop woop at them being published, is there anyway we could get hold of the mag?
flapsi ~ Welcome home... wow four days at home must be bliss. Dont forget to put your feet up ;)
Sam ~ Stop tempting us :P No really hope you are having a great day/evening.

Well I havnt done anything much, made a card last night (on the female cards thread if you want a gander) with my first penny blacks and they are amazing. Oh and I caught up on tv. Payday tonight/today so been paying bills and the like ~ very interesting <_<. Ohh and I am now on a stash diet ~ my very first. After my blow out for pink paislee last month/week I cant spend anything this month except ~ £30 stamping up club, £12 subscription, £39.62 I have 'spare' and glue as and when ^_^ wish me luck :lol:

glitterpops

15-04-2008, 08:26 PM

If you were going to buy gift tags for presents what size would you except them to be? Playing card size? Also if you could buy a card with matching gift tag would you? ~ no need to answer if you dont want to :wub:

hi tash
i would buy a smaller tag, about half playing card size, but i do tend to make my own as they are so expensive!!

mary - love the maps on your LO - what happy photos:D

starr - glad your placement is starting well, isn't it nerve wracking meeting the staff and kids you'll be working with for so long? have you got to plan your own phonics? i've worked today and taught poems to year 3. nice class. i float around so teach different age groups

kate - that's so hard when your little one cries when you leave them - heartbreaking, poor you - was he ok after school? :unsure:

tash - good luck with your stash diet. your subscriptions should give you a bit of new inspiration though evry so often

binky - hope those antibiotics are helping you feel better now

sam - just had a look at your pink paislee - just gorgeous mmmmm ^_^

willow - brilliant news, let us know when the mag comes out - well done you!

flapsi - hope your ankles are feeling better today

well i still haven't got the trampoline - waited in 2 whole days for it now - delivery company say the man has called but i find it strange he hasn't left a card or anything :angry:

had my tea with the kids earlier, DH out tonight so the dishwasher and tidyting are waiting for me downstairs. putting it off as long as i can...

~natasha~

15-04-2008, 08:39 PM

opps sorry kate, missed you :wub:. Hope the wee one is ok now.

tiff thanks and all of you for your imput. Planning on making some for my website so I will take onboard your commets :D thanks

Flapsi Hapsi

15-04-2008, 09:34 PM

Hello folks
Hospital went fine - all okay - just to go back for check up in 4 months now. Very tired now though as was teaching this morning too. Ankles a bit up - starting to realise they seem to swell when I'm tired ..... not sure if that means anything though! Having a day off tomorrow definitely so looking forward to that!

Starr

15-04-2008, 09:39 PM

Starr - I'll have my fingers crossed for your first lesson.
Glad the placement is going well Starr.
Thanks Sam & Flapsi, hope you are both doing well :)

starr - glad your placement is starting well, isn't it nerve wracking meeting the staff and kids you'll be working with for so long? have you got to plan your own phonics? i've worked today and taught poems to year 3. nice class. i float around so teach different age groups
I was most nervous about meeting the kids incase they didn't like me or were little horrors! :lol: I'm teaching blending on Thur, 'gl', so will be following the same sort of structure the class teacher uses. Our lesson plans need to be very detailed for our uni files though so will be working on that in a minute.

starr ~ Glad to hear you are enjoying your placement. I dont begruge you having to learn all the names though :o :P Are you there for long?
4 weeks although it is only really 17 days which isn't actually very long at all.

Saw Dr yesterday morning and gave me different antibiotics to hopefully kill this off once and for all. Fingers crossed. Leaves me really tired tho and off my food (which isn't a bad thing).
Hope the antibiotics work Binky :wub:

I had the morning from hell this morning - Ewan was in a very funny mood and ended up being carried into class by his TA :(
Its a shame he isnt in your class Starr - he loves phonics - they are using the Ruth Miskin Read Write inc. system at his school and he really enjoys it.
I know exactly what you mean about boys - Ewan has mostly boys in his class and most of them have shaved blonde hair - i never know who is who- luckily for me ewan is easy to spot in a crowd with ginger hair!
Hope Ewan is more settled now Kate. We use the Jolly Phonics up here. Starting to get to grips with more of the names so hopefully I will be able to direct questions during my lesson on Thursday with out pointing or having to ask.

Hope everyone else is doing well too ^_^

samsq

15-04-2008, 09:47 PM

Evening all. Hope you've had a good Tuesday.

Mary - how are you feeling now?

scarymary555

16-04-2008, 09:37 AM

Morning Teamies.....

Hope you're all fit and well this sunny morning! I'm feeling much better today thanks.

Wasn't on line at all last night as we were 'doing the finances' ~ oh God how I love doing that!?!? If you're not depressed before you will be after! :lol: We decided we were doing quite well this month BUT THEN we remembered we have to tax and MOT my car in the next couple of weeks and his car needs a full service!! Always bl**dy something isn't there?!?!? :angry:

Oh well, onwards and upwards I 'spose. On the bright side, three weeks tomorrow I'll be at my very first 'scrapbooking retreat' ....can't wait!

willowthewysp

16-04-2008, 10:28 AM

Just a quickie...i have uploaded layout 13 for the 365 challenge here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=157256&cat=6447)
Cant stop...busy busy busy!!And Amber has just come into season!!!!YUCK!!

samsq

16-04-2008, 10:29 AM

Morning all.

Mary I have to agree. Finances are a miserable thing to have to address:(

It's another beautiful day here, so I hope to take the afternoon off and get in the garden, or if the delivery has arrived I'll need to get that uploaded.

Have any of you ever adopted a newbie on UKS? I do it and they often are looking for adopters so if you fancy guiding somebody through UKS till they find their feet you can put your name down here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=167462).

Flapsi Hapsi

16-04-2008, 11:06 AM

Morning folks -bit grey here again today, but at least it's dry. Why is it so hard to get up and motivated when you decide it's a day off?? Yesterday I had visions of whipping round the place this morning to make it all tidy and sparkly then scrap all afternoon. And here I am not even had a bath yet! Ah well. Will get some stuff done no doubt.
Don't think I'd be much use at adopting Sam - not around often enough, and probably wouldn't know the answers anyway!
Hope everyone's well - how are you today Binky, are the new tablets working?

samsq

16-04-2008, 11:14 AM

Tasha - Just been thinking about your gift tag idea. Didn't you make gift bags? If so, you could co-ordinate the gift bag, tag & card and sell as a gift/greetings pack.

Morning Flapsi - I often find when I'm off I don't get half of the things done orignally on the "to do" list!

scarymary555

16-04-2008, 11:18 AM

Well Flapsi.........days off are for doing your own thing and taking it easy ;) I'm sure you'll get some bits done as you go so don't sweat it girl!

Sam ~ I might volunteer then as I know my way around fairly well. Will go and put my name down.

samsq

16-04-2008, 11:44 AM

Mary - that would be great if you could.

Willow - out of all that lovely stash that you got from DO, what was the thing you had to use first and what item will you never use? Nothing like putting you on the spot!

willowthewysp

16-04-2008, 04:02 PM

OooH, nowthere is a question!
Ok, the item i had to use first?(well, i wont put paint down..as that is obvious!!) So it will be,probably the x-cut machine...that was really easy to use, and the basic grey stamps:)
Would never use again?Toss up between the vellum (im not a vellum fan) and the glitter glue stuff..again, im not a fan of that!

Binky

16-04-2008, 05:15 PM

Flapsi - wow you've been busy! How are your ankles? I'm on the mend, thanks for asking! :wub: the antibios are definately working as I'm feeling less tired and out of it today and my ashtma is not so bad. Always a good sign! Fingers crossed.

Willow - ooooh what are the BG stamps you got?? They do nice ones! I had a sort out of scrap stuff last week and must admit all the vellum I bought when I first started scrapping is still sat unused so is going to the charity shop. Any good stuff I'm going to give to my Aunt as she is going to give it a go!:D

Tash - how are you hun? Your gift cards sound nice. Have you bought any more cutie stamps that we need updating on for a drool??:lol:

Flapsi Hapsi

16-04-2008, 07:17 PM

Hey - I finally did a lo! (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=157307&cat=500&ppuser=19059) seems ages since I last did that.....
Glad you're on the mend Binky. Ankles aren't too bad as long as i keep on with the dandelion tea .... hmm, an acquired taste for sure.

~natasha~

16-04-2008, 09:18 PM

Tasha - Just been thinking about your gift tag idea. Didn't you make gift bags? If so, you could co-ordinate the gift bag, tag & card and sell as a gift/greetings pack.

Ohhh Sam now thats an idea... think that wouldnt be too much hassle either :wub: thanks hun :wub: I have found yet more boxes/giftbag ideas and now I have an idea for a money card using just one normal envelope ^_^

Tash - how are you hun? Your gift cards sound nice. Have you bought any more cutie stamps that we need updating on for a drool??:lol:

Hello binky http://yelims.free.fr/Coucou/Coucou24.gif I am ok, bit annoyed with work/pay at the moment, but nothing can be done. Yes I have got a few more stamps, I brought some clear penny blacks and they are lush. My first card with them can be seen here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showpost.php?p=4847639&postcount=91). I have also brought a judikins black cat from the states, which I love. Going to try a card with that one tonight. Ohhh and I have finally mounted another set from stampingup. They are called tree for all seasons, they sound boring but they look very nice. :D I have to keep myself away from sir stampalot now :lol: my stash diet is in force :angry: :lol:

Starr

16-04-2008, 09:22 PM

Hi all :D

Quick post tonight as I have lots to do, appologies again if I missed anything. Have to say I would hardly use the glitter glue either Willow. Would have said the same about the vellum as it has been ages since I used any but now I have my sewing machine I've rediscovered it, so easy to attach now. BG two scoops stamps look good. I was so tempted to buy them but I have a thing about stuff matching so once I've used my two scoops paper up (if that ever happens :lol:) I'd be unlikely to use the stamps again. Really don't need anymore stamps anyway so it's probably just as well I thought twice about it.

Off to finish planning phonics lesson & start maths. Teaching time! We only started being taught time in P3 so they have really pushed it forward. It's quite a difficult thing for children to grasp so hope I do OK & don't confuse them. Have to watch the way I write my 'k' as naturally I do it different to the way they are used to.

Flapsi Hapsi

16-04-2008, 09:34 PM

Sounds like you're busy Starr! Er, when you have a minute, what are phonics? Hear quite a bit about them on the boards but don't think they did that when I was at school! Thanks for comment. On a roll now and done the next one! Here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=157319&cat=500&ppuser=19059). Think I'm scared if I stop I'll never start again!!

scarymary555

16-04-2008, 10:11 PM

Evening peeps....

Just in from the flicks (again!) ~ this time we saw 'Leatherheads' with George Clooney and Rene Zelwigger. It was great fun and you just gotta love Geoge! :wub:

Flapsi ~ you're on a bit of a roll tonight!

Starr ~ good luck with planning your lessons. :blink:

Tash ~ love that card and your new stamp

Flapsi Hapsi

16-04-2008, 10:48 PM

yes I'm scared to stop in case I don't get to scrap again for another two months..... 3rd lot (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=157340&cat=500&ppuser=19059)just uploaded!

kate8679

16-04-2008, 11:14 PM

Flapsi phonics are the sound the letter makes rather than the letter name - so children learn to say 'a' as in the start of 'apple' rather than 'ay' as in the middle of 'away'.
It basically teaches children to sound out each part of the word rather than attempt to read it by memory like many of us were taught
you can find out more here (http://www.readwriteinc.com/page12.html) if you want
It has certainly caught Ewans imagination - he has been reading since he was 4 1/2 - and now he can read most things or at least make an educated guess at words he doesnt know by sounding it out. The only trouble is, is English has this pesky habit of slipping in letters where they arent needed - the silent 'k' thing really throws him :lol: - we just call it 'one of those silly words' and leave it at that:D

Flapsi Hapsi

16-04-2008, 11:26 PM

Ah - that makes sense - yes I do remember we learned the alphabet that way before we did the 'big' alphabet - but didn't know it was phonics we were doing!

samsq

17-04-2008, 12:04 AM

Flapsi - glad you asked that as I wasn't certain either!:rolleyes:

Flapsi Hapsi

17-04-2008, 12:52 AM

Glad it's not just me!!

scarymary555

17-04-2008, 09:39 AM

Morning Teamies......

Another day in paradise (shes says sarcastically!) :mellow:

How's things with everyone this morning?

Flapsi Hapsi

17-04-2008, 09:56 AM

Well I'm up - that's a good start I guess!

samsq

17-04-2008, 09:58 AM

Hi Mary - sorry this is going to make you feel worse. I'm home today, still waiting for the delivery.

scarymary555

17-04-2008, 10:35 AM

Hi Mary - sorry this is going to make you feel worse. I'm home today, still waiting for the delivery.

Yes it did Sam!! :lol: Wish I was! :rolleyes:

willowthewysp

17-04-2008, 10:51 AM

Good morning:)

I am scared..very scared...Dane and Kiye, my elder 2 boys, the 2 boys who HATE each other are playing together nicely!!!!!
How long will that last? And what do they want?!!!

I have completed the sketch challenge for the pre crop warm up here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=157363&cat=500)

It is really late and i must get dressed!!!:lol:

Flapsi Hapsi

17-04-2008, 11:07 AM

Well I'm not dressed yet but I've done another lo!! (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=157366&cat=500&ppuser=19059) And this (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=157365&cat=500&ppuser=19059)from last night.
Oops, didn't think it got really late til almost noon Willow!

kate8679

17-04-2008, 11:21 AM

when you have kids anything past 8am is late Flapsi!!! :lol:
I've got a bit of the dreaded HW to do but then i plan to scrap too

Flapsi Hapsi

17-04-2008, 11:35 AM

when you have kids anything past 8am is late Flapsi!!! :lol:

:lol::lol: I knew there was a reason I stuck to bears ...

samsq

17-04-2008, 11:53 AM

LOL @ Flapsi.

I've had a burst of HW duties too. Have now stopped for a coffee

willowthewysp

17-04-2008, 01:09 PM

:lol::lol: I knew there was a reason I stuck to bears ...

:lol:!!!!

Flapsi Hapsi

17-04-2008, 04:01 PM

Last upload (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=157382&cat=500&ppuser=19059) of the day~! I better go tidy up as my sister is coming up tonight to stay over til Saturday.

Starr

17-04-2008, 07:23 PM

Lovely LOs teamies :)

Lesson went well today, forgot a couple of things but remembered in time so managed to include them. Teacher was pleased but said I need to have a stronger voice and presence. Although I come across as confident I am quiet. Managed behaviour though & had their full attention which was something I had worried about. Maths lesson tomorrow :)

Did your delivery arrive Sam?

samsq

17-04-2008, 07:46 PM

Starr - yes the delivery has arrived. It is sprawled around me as I type:( / :)

~natasha~

17-04-2008, 09:24 PM

evening all

willow ~ wow lovely lo
sam ~ have fun uploading all your new stock, not peaking though :nono: spent my last £39 that I wasnt expecting in my pay on cuttlebug folders on the 15th I am now earning my craft money ~ tis not fun :lol:
starr ~ glad to see your lesson went well, i didnt get taught in phonics either so I have no idea what you mean :blink: well untill kate explained. Seems like hard work to me glad i dont ahve to teach it :lol:
flapsi ~ wow wow and double wow, you have been very busy. Some really amazing lo's there, hope your mojo stays :)
mary ~ :lol: @ your paradise comment. Hope you had a nice a time as you could though :rolleyes:
kate ~ :wub:

Well no news from me. Going to attempt a pre crop challenge today and then loads of card making. My cat kindly found a whole box of card blanks for me so now have 100 card blanks I never knew i had ~ well save my bazzill :P so i have no excuse now. I also have 5 orders and 3 cakes to design for the coming months... simple :rolleyes: was planning on completing the weekly challenge too, ummm I may get back to you on that one :lol:

glitterpops

17-04-2008, 10:31 PM

just catching up on your lovely layouts and cards - really tired tonight so just popping on to say hi :)

have been at dentist today as DS fell yesterday and hurt his front tooth. the tooth has actually shifted across, giving him a big gap at the front like madonna! dentist says not to worry, it's only a milk tooth, but will prob go discoloured (at least it will match his other front tooth, lol, which he fell on a couple of years ago). poor thing is having trouble eating and talking as he keeps catching the tooth in its new position. he is SO accident prone, and it's always his teeth he falls on - dentist advised us to get him a crash helmet!!

we're staying with our very good friends in cardiff this weekend, so will pop back on sunday or monday to catch up with you all

hope you all have a lovely weekend, let's hope this sunshine stays for a bit :wub:

kate8679

17-04-2008, 11:45 PM

Ah your poor DS Tiff, hope he feels better soon. Evie's teeth are giving her trouble too - the disgusting little mare grinds her teeth at night - the noise makes me want to throw up :mellow: But she is actually grinding down one of her top front teeth - i just hope she outgrows it before her adult teeth come through

samsq

18-04-2008, 09:19 AM

Morning all.

Great LOs Flapsi

Tiff - have a good weekend with friends.

Starr - I'm sure you'll find your voice.

Off to work in a bit:(

Binky

18-04-2008, 11:02 AM

Tiff - have fun in Cardiff with your friends

Starr - sounds like you're going from strength to strength with your class placement. xx

Sam - have a good day at work

willow - hows Rudolf?

Mary - :lol:

Does anyone know what time the classes start? I can't find a timetable!

scarymary555

18-04-2008, 11:05 AM

Morning Teamies....

Your poor DS Tiff ~ hope his teetch settle soon and don't give him any more trouble! ;) Have a good weekend in Wales.

Tash - sounds like you're gonna be busy for a while! :D

Sam ~ I'm at work too but only 'til 1215 today but then I have to go shopping and clean the bathroom. Dunno which is worse! <_<

scarymary555

18-04-2008, 11:06 AM

Does anyone know what time the classes start? I can't find a timetable! Don't panic Binks ~ it's not this weekend. I will find a link for you. :)

No timetable up yet Binky!

Binky

18-04-2008, 12:07 PM

Don't panic Binks ~ it's not this weekend. I will find a link for you. :)

No timetable up yet Binky!

:lol: Thanks Mary!!

Whats it like in paradise today? Its freeeeeeeeeeezing here!! :blink:

scarymary555

18-04-2008, 12:27 PM

Bloomin' cold here to Binks!! Can't wait 'til 1215 though to get out of this place ~ not been a good week.

willowthewysp

18-04-2008, 12:59 PM

Isnt this (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=218799) the timetable?

~natasha~

18-04-2008, 06:03 PM

Afternoon all

tiff ~ Awww hugs for your ds. Hope hes able to et and speak properly soon, he just has to get used to it.
sam ~ Hope you an ok day at work.
mary ~ Yep justa bit, made three cards today so far and planned the cakes. Mums just informed me she wants a males 60 card :o for next week. Thank heavens I have two days and next weekend off ^_^
binky ~ frezzing here too, but I will not waste the heating so I am wrapped up, even the cats complaining :lol:

Not much done so far, made three cards and tidyed my scrapping space ready for the cc next weekend. Whos betting I will need to do it next friday morning though :lol: Finally chossen some classes I would like to attempt at the cc and at first glance there is nothing I need ~ thank heavens. I also recived my goodie bag swap and its amazing, will try and get some pics ready to srap with my others. Right off to make my cc photoframe and to make some more cards.

scarymary555

18-04-2008, 06:38 PM

Isnt this (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=218799) the timetable?

Bl**dy hell Willow..........where d'ya find stuff!?!? I went on the 'info' thread and it said 'timetable not available yet' or words to that effect!! <_<

Binky

18-04-2008, 09:23 PM

Isnt this (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=218799) the timetable?

:D Thanks willow! I can't find the actual class happening yet tho so maybe they are running behind. No worries really as I ordered the Artbase kit (the only one i bought) but it hasn't arrived yet. Fingers crossed tomorrow.

Well I'm finally feeling better in myself today so am going to do some scrapping at long last tonight!! Hurrah!!!:D:D:love:

Binky

18-04-2008, 09:25 PM

Bl**dy hell Willow..........where d'ya find stuff!?!? I went on the 'info' thread and it said 'timetable not available yet' or words to that effect!! <_<

:lol: I couldn't either Mary!! But you know Willow has secret fairy powers - haven't you seen her wings??;)

Sorry your weeks has been naff. Mine wasn't so great either. But its the weekend now!

willowthewysp

18-04-2008, 10:02 PM

:lol: I couldn't either Mary!! But you know Willow has secret fairy powers - haven't you seen her wings??;)

Sorry your weeks has been naff. Mine wasn't so great either. But its the weekend now!

:lol::lol::lol:

Glad you are feeling better Binky:D
I have just recieved a very full pizza box..and it doesnt contain any pizza!!!!
Pink paislee in da house:D

Binky

18-04-2008, 10:08 PM

:lol::lol::lol:

Glad you are feeling better Binky:D
I have just recieved a very full pizza box..and it doesnt contain any pizza!!!!
Pink paislee in da house:D

Oooooh!!! Whatcha get?? :lol: Must admit I've ordered a few bits of PP myself - ordered from USA as its cheaper even if have to wait a bit for it to arrive... You girls just twisted my arm into it....:lol:;)

willowthewysp

18-04-2008, 10:11 PM

Oooooh!!! Whatcha get?? :lol: Must admit I've ordered a few bits of PP myself - ordered from USA as its cheaper even if have to wait a bit for it to arrive... You girls just twisted my arm into it....:lol:;)

Um, what didnt i get??!!
It was my pre-order and i ordered just about EVERYTHING!!!!!:D The entire paper range, die cuts, overlays and stamps:D^_^

Binky

18-04-2008, 10:24 PM

:lol::lol: I went mad on the new love elsie ranges too! Not the ones over here but the ones on the US Emma and Josie. So cute!!:lol:

~natasha~

18-04-2008, 10:49 PM

Ok...Challenge time

Aprils challenge is....

Now it is officially spring and the days are [at last] getting longer

An easy challenge for you...

Simply do a layout using light/airy colours, i want to see some 'fresh' layouts
Maybe some 'white space' or soft spring flowers....

(this may be a challenge for me due to my normal use of bold colours!!!)

Sorry just a quote of the monthly challenge as I need to complete this the weekend. I have gone back and tryed to remember this for the past couple of weeks, I guessed if I quoted it now its not as far to search back :D Just the matter of work in the way.

Btw willow where do you order your pp from? *not that I am allowed any but ^_^*

Flapsi Hapsi

19-04-2008, 12:43 AM

Gosh yes, I do still mean to do all our months challenges ... just not quite yet! Had a lovely day today with my sister who came up last night. We went to a couple of shops but didn't get anything really this afternoon and have been scrapping tonight and I've managed another 3 los! Will upload maybe tomorrow... but then again I may be in a rush as I have to leave about 1pm and will be up north almost all week - back on Friday. Ah well, guess that was my four days at home been and gone!!

samsq

19-04-2008, 09:55 AM

Morning all.

Flapsi - so your leaving us again:( Sounds like you've had a good time with your sister.

Binky - glad your feeling better.:)

Willow -:stop:Pink Paislee! You know there are sponsors over here selling it too!:lol: I know what you mean about getting more for your money though, which was exactly why I got my Cricut from America.:blink:

Tasha - It's good to have a tidy workspace. Fancy doing mine?

Mary - definintely an age thing or maybe you forgot your glasses:P:lol:

So what do you all have planned for the weekend?

I'm collecting DS#2 from GFs as he has another driving lesson today. I need to shop for the crop (biscuits etc) and then do a bit of prep for the crop - aka sort my stash out into as smaller space possible.

Other than that it will be a quiet one for me.

willowthewysp

19-04-2008, 11:00 AM

Sam..re the pink paislee, i pre-ordered it months ago!..I am impatient! and *had* to pre-order so that there would be no way i missed it!!!The pre-order was from the uk...it was way before i realised you were selling it sam:(
(I am hanging my head in shame now!!)BUT, when i run out of certain papers...I know where to come!!:D

Flapsi Hapsi

19-04-2008, 12:07 PM

Morning folks! Kind of in a must get organised and pack rush .... but just uploaded the latest 'home' los into the gallery ... I'm using a pack of paper I was given as a pressie ages ago , it's lovely but I feel good now that I'm using it up so must try to use up more of the stuff that I have!

samsq

19-04-2008, 02:01 PM

Just under three hours ago, I responded to Willow and as I clicked "Send" the power went off:(

What I was going to say was I was only pulling your leg. We all order from abroad because the $ is so favourable:)

Willow - we've not heard much about Kiye recently. I'm guessing he has settled down to the new school?

Binky

19-04-2008, 02:23 PM

Sam - glad you got your power sorted! thats scary!!:blink:

I just finished off a CJ entry I started last night. Its in a new style I haven't tried before and I really enjoyed it. Still deciding about the outcome! Its a bit willowesqe!!:)

scarymary555

19-04-2008, 05:52 PM

Hello peeps....

'Willowesqe'.......I'm loving that new word Binks. I find myself getting more Willowesqe these days too!! :lol: :lol:

Sam.....must be an age thing hun or I may need my eyes tested again! :blink:

Have just put my clothes back on after cleaning the shower......it's one of my 'I hate this job' things! <_<

I was at a Scrapaholix crop this morning and Scrapajack was there so I have spent a 'couple of bob' today that I really shouldn't have! ;) Managed to make a good start on the pre CC sketch challenge....jsut have to do a bit of journalling and then I'll upload it.

Schedule for tonight.....Take-away (probably Indian); couple of glasses of wine; I'd Do Anything'; and then a movie (maybe Shawshank Redemption which is on TV). ;)

samsq

19-04-2008, 06:02 PM

Mary - did you get the kit for this month? If so what was it like

Binky

19-04-2008, 07:06 PM

Mary - ooooh take away and I'd do anything...you're talking my language!!:lol:

Sam - what are you up to tonight?

I've done a 12x12 LO for the first time in ages today!! I'm really happy with it. I used the new technique again. I've also gone and submited it for a challenge so fingers crossed!!

willowthewysp

19-04-2008, 07:32 PM

~natasha~

19-04-2008, 07:36 PM

Sam ~ oh no @ your power, glad its sorted now though. Have fun @ your crop
mary ~ hope you had a nice crop and have a fun evening
binky ~ fingers crossed here
flapsi ~ have a great time
willow ~ :D

Ohhh have to tell someone, you know this terrorist scare thing happening in bristol ~ well thats only 10min from me :o how scary. Just got in from work :wacko: to find my pc had deleated my hp photo software so I have just spent 30min digging out the disk and reloading it all <_< :angry: Wouldnt be too bad but a) no one knows this pcs passwords and b) its cc next weekend and I need it working to print pics etc :mellow: Anyways enough moaning I am off to use my spring fling pp :o :lol: for this months challenge ^_^

samsq

19-04-2008, 08:31 PM

Just got in from work :wacko: to find my pc had deleated my hp photo software so I have just spent 30min digging out the disk and reloading it all <_< :angry: Wouldnt be too bad but a) no one knows this pcs passwords and b) its cc next weekend and I need it working to print pics etc :mellow: Anyways enough moaning I am off to use my spring fling pp :o :lol: for this months challenge ^_^

Oh Tasha, isn't that always the way! I can never lay my hands on the speific disc I need.

I've backed up all my pics on an external hard-drive - for peace of mind!

I agree scray about what's going on near you.

~natasha~

19-04-2008, 10:09 PM

Oh Tasha, isn't that always the way! I can never lay my hands on the speific disc I need.

I've backed up all my pics on an external hard-drive - for peace of mind!

I agree scray about what's going on near you.

Well at the end of all that it was actually a download but it still wont work :( it wont catalog my images so I am stuffed, no more printing my own photos and I cant get tehe right sizes for my lo's :angry: no more scrapping for me for a while ~ typical isnt it :wacko:

willowthewysp

19-04-2008, 10:13 PM

Ive just uploaded a couple of layouts i did for AngelCrafts....Daddies Glasses (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=157669&cat=500)
and Sniff (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=157667&limit=recent)
Hope everyone is ok this evening?
xx

~natasha~

19-04-2008, 10:56 PM

Oh I have found a way after 4 hours I am now printing using microsoft word ~ of all things :unsure: No scrapping tonight however <_<

samsq

19-04-2008, 11:09 PM

samsq

19-04-2008, 11:12 PM

Willow - on your "sniff LO" what did you use to get the white leaf relief (with the blue background)?

~natasha~

19-04-2008, 11:13 PM

Tasha - what HP photo software was it? I use HP with my scanner, then when I changed comp it wasn't compatible with Vista.

If you go to the HP site there is an interactive help desk where you have a little conversation (a bit like MSN). They were able to provide me with an alternative. It's worth a try.

Its hp photosmart essential. Only a few weeks ago my pc deleated my whole pictures folder so I think the program is searching for a file that isnt there, but it is because I replaced it. :( Dont know how to bypass it though so this will have to do. Wont be fore long anyways because my brother is cleaning my pc next weekend so he may have the answer ^_^

willowthewysp

20-04-2008, 10:52 AM

Willow - on your "sniff LO" what did you use to get the white leaf relief (with the blue background)?

I used a heidi swapp mask and pink and blue paint:D

Good morning everyone:D

scarymary555

20-04-2008, 11:30 AM

Morning Teamies....

Well I had a lay in today, have had my shower, washed up, walked the dog......now what shall I do with the rest of my day?!?!? ;) Oh yeah...........I could do some 'cutting and sticking and painting' :lol: :lol: :lol:

This (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=157711)is what I did yesterday at the crop....quite pleased with this one.

Sam - haven't had the kit for this month's Scrapaholix yet. Our class is on 28th so we'll get them then.

Must catch up with my blog today too.....haven't updated it in ages.

willowthewysp

20-04-2008, 12:00 PM

Love your layout Mary:D..The journalling is fab!
I have uploaded this (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=157721&cat=6447)..for the 365 challenge.
It is really tricky taking photos of acetate!!!

Binky

20-04-2008, 12:34 PM

Willow - love your Mo LO!! How did you do the frame? Also I want to invest in some paints - what ones do you recommend and who from? :P

Mary - nice LO. Who do you reckon is going tonight on I'd do anything?

Tash - sorry about your comp. Hopefully your bro can fix it. I lost the print disk for my printer and just downloaded it for free off the Epson website. Funnily enough it ended up a lot easier getting it to work after downloading instead of using the disk!:lol::rolleyes:

I did another LO last night and am about to another now. Its amazing the effect organising your papers has on your creativity!!! :lol:

willowthewysp

20-04-2008, 12:44 PM

Morning Binky!
The frame on the Mo layout is an acetate frame by fancy pants.
As for paints, my all time fave paints are golden fluids, you can get them here (http://www.millers-art.co.uk/acatalog/Millers_Art_Fluid_Acrylics_64.html) they are expensive, but the BEST!
Cheaper paints that are good are Anita's all purpose acrylic paints, which you can get from hobbycraft or from here (http://www.daft4artncraftsonline.com/inc/sdetail/8359) failing that...any acrylic paint is good:)

scarymary555

20-04-2008, 03:01 PM

Willow ~ another fab, artistic, Willowesqe LO! Have left you a comment hun.

Binks ~ I think either Ashley or Keisha are going to go tonight.....what do you think?

Binky

20-04-2008, 06:59 PM

Willow - thanks! what do you think of those paint dabbers?

Mary - I think Ashly and Keisha as well. I really felt for Ashley last night during Andrew LW's comments.

Starr

20-04-2008, 07:09 PM

Afternoon everyone :)

:love: that transparent LO Willow!

I'm busy working on lesson plans and school policies today. Annoying thing is we can't just add school documents and policies to our files, we have to rephrase everything :wacko: Takes ages but almost finished now so should have some time to scrap tonight. Plus the school is on holiday tomorrow so I get an unexpected day off :D

glitterpops

20-04-2008, 09:21 PM

evening teamies

just spent a couple of minutes catching up on some of your LOs, lovely! hope you all had a nice weekend, cropping or cleaning the shower or whatever you got up to!B)

we had a chatty and restful weekend at friends, mostly drinking coffee and letting the kids play... all shattered now from the long drive home on the M6 - yuk!

have been invitied to do shimelle's pre-crop class tomorrow evening with mum and sister, but had previously agreed with friends i would go out on my bike with them - now which do i choose?? :blink:

samsq

20-04-2008, 09:26 PM

Evening all.

Tiff - glad you had a good time. What a dilemma, I know which one I would opt for!

I've had the crop today - hence my absence here. It was not a productive one for me as I only managed one LO! However one of my ladies was on a mission and did 11!!!!! I think I need some of what she is taking!

Have a good evening and I'll catch up with you all later.

willowthewysp

20-04-2008, 10:31 PM

Binky...the dabbers are ok, but IMHO, not worth the money....i have bought many of them and they dont 'dab' for long...the paint gets too thick and the spongey bit sort of frays..all my dabbers are used as normal paint tubes with paint brushes..i wont buy a dabber again!!!

Sam...11 layouts!! What was that lady on???!!WoWzers!!!

Mary...willowesque!!!LOve it!!!:lol:

Tiff..Glad you had a good time out...hard choice to make now though...biking or crafting....!!

Starr...you always sound so busy!!

samsq

21-04-2008, 09:27 AM

Morning all. Off to work in a min. What are you all up to?

willowthewysp

21-04-2008, 09:42 AM

I am looking forward to a morning of peace and quiet!!!
Kids back to school!!!YaY!!!!!

........{bless them!!

scarymary555

21-04-2008, 12:02 PM

Morning peeps....

Binks ~ I'm with Willow on the Dabbers! Don't buy them - they don't dab for long!

Sam ~ 11 LO's?!?!? How can anyone do that many LO's so quickly! Mind you, having said that I suppose I did that many when I did Shimelle's 'Album in a Day' class at PaperArts! ;)

Tiff ~ glad you had a good time at your friends

Starr ~ have a great day off today

samsq

21-04-2008, 01:38 PM

The April Week 4 challenge is here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?threadid=219716)

Mary - are you busy today? The morning has passed very quickly, fingers crossed that the afternoon will do the same.

scarymary555

21-04-2008, 02:25 PM

Hiya Sam.....this morning went very quickly as was busy. AT home now as I can't be ar*ed to work O/T today!!

samsq

21-04-2008, 02:28 PM

Lucky you. I've just popped home for lunch, but am returning to work in half an hour:(

kate8679

21-04-2008, 04:52 PM

I'm off to my crop tonight - not prepared at all!!! Must get a move on - i keep paying £5 to attend but rarely actually produce a lo!!! :rolleyes:
I'm glad you lot warned me off the paint dabbers - i nearly got some of those

Binky

21-04-2008, 06:06 PM

Kate - hia hun have fun at the crop! I'm relieved about the pre-warning on the PD's too!

Willow & Mary - thanks for the heads up on the paint dabbers. I guess its one more of those tools that "looks good in principal".

Sam - hope your day went okay?

I've been busy this afternoon making my Shimelle 25th of every month book. I didn't get the kit as I'm using up some of my old stash. I will upload it hopefully later tonight when its finished or tomorrow if it takes longer.

Starr

21-04-2008, 06:14 PM

Starr...you always sound so busy!!

I know, even if I had a 48hr day I still doubt I would get everything done :wacko:

Starr ~ have a great day off today

Any day off is great!!! :lol: Has been good though. Did some work & a spot of scrapping :)

Enjoy your crop Kate.

Are you doing Shimelle classes Binky? I had a look at some of the kits she was selling last night. Really liked 2 of them but can't really justify buying more when I have so much to use up too.

~natasha~

21-04-2008, 07:27 PM

Evening all ~ this will look complicated but this is yesterdays and todays catch up post.

Mary ~ I love that cc circle lo, amazing. Thanks for the info on the dabbers too. i agree with you on the ot by the way ~ I actually took the whole day off :P
Willow ~ Love that acetate lo, I dont know where you get all your ideas from. Another thanks for letting us know about the dabbers, I have 3 but only becasue they were free. Dont really get on with paint if I am honest ~ thats why I love your work. Hope you have had a quiet/peacefull day.
Binky ~ I usually have no problems with computers but this has got me stumped. But hey word will do fine. I can agree with you that sorting your scrapping space/paper usually gives you creativity, only I seem to have lost mine :blink: Hope you enjoy shimelle class, I was thinking off it but due to my working patterns most of my 25th would be a day in work anyways :rolleyes: Well done on using your own stash and not buying more though binky. :wub:
Starr ~ Thats silly about the school policies. Glad you got some scrapping in on your day off :)
Tiff ~ I hope you chosse scrapping... No really just do what you feel is right.
Sam ~ Glad to her you had fun at your crop and :ph34r: at the lady who did 11 lo's, I take my hat off to her. Hope you had a good (ish) day at work.
Kate ~ Have a great time at crop tonight.

Well yesterday I was at work and today I have had to phone in sick. I hadnt been very well last night/this morning so I had to really working with food and all. The big problem is I wont be payed it :rolleyes: Anyways had a day not doing much, brought out my pink paislee 3/4 times to try and use it for willows monthly challenge, now I have it out and turned it into the weekly challenge. I have made one more card and uploaded the last 3 weeks onto my website so thats good :P ohhh and I have also raked a set of papers that I would never use so I am feeling all fuzzy inside <~ not sure if that last bit is normal :lol:

Right back to the weekly challenge, speak soon :wub:

scarymary555

21-04-2008, 09:01 PM

so I am feeling all fuzzy inside <~ not sure if that last bit is normal :lol: :lol: :lol:

I've been busy this afternoon making my Shimelle 25th of every month book. I didn't get the kit as I'm using up some of my old stash. I will upload it hopefully later tonight when its finished or tomorrow if it takes longer. Ummmm so you're doing that one are you Binks.....I am tempted too but if I do I'll be making it from my own stash too! ;)

Well, I've completed a CJ entry this afternoon/evening and am watching the soaps with one eye while catching up with the boards now. :rolleyes:

~natasha~

21-04-2008, 10:07 PM

:lol: :lol: :lol:

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Well I have completed (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=158012&nocache=1) the weekly challenge, using my pink paislee :) I actually love this one :wub:

Binky

21-04-2008, 10:18 PM

Tash - i love your layout!! How did you get that wondeful close up of a baby owl??

Starr - yep I checked shimelles kits out last night too. Only saw 3 of them as went to bed after that but didn't buy any.

Mary - I was very tempted by her class kit but couldn't justify it. I'm quite chuffed as am using a paper range that I bought when it came out in 2005/6 and has sat in its plastic wrapper collecting dust ever since!!:ph34r::blink: Not anymore! B)

Willow - how are you doing?

Sam - hope you're having a nice evening.

scarymary555

21-04-2008, 10:18 PM

Gorgeous Tash.....have left you a comment! ;)

~natasha~

21-04-2008, 10:24 PM

Binky ~ I would love to say it was me taking that pic but alias its not. It was taken by my local birdwatching group and then we all use to share photos after the 'watch'. This was one I had to have.

Mary ~ Thanks :wub:

samsq

21-04-2008, 10:46 PM

Tasha - love the LO:) Hope you're feeling better. Did you get the wage packets you were looking for? I saw some in Wilkinsons at the weekend.

Binky - are you feeling better now?

Mary - What's new with you and yours?

Kate - hope you had a productive crop.

~natasha~

21-04-2008, 10:57 PM

Thanks Sam, yes I have sourced some thanks. Trying to make this book type thing ~ something thats been floating in my head for a while :lol: I am feeling a bit better, not 100% but getting there, have my standard restday tommorow so no problems there ;) Thanks for the comments.

Binky

21-04-2008, 11:13 PM

Yes I'm better thanks Sam! Fingers crossed it stays that way this time!

Tash your new book sounds interesting?

samsq

22-04-2008, 12:18 AM

Evening all.

Can you take a look at the Blue Brad House Monthly Challenge entries here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?threadid=219827)and vote.

Thanks muchly.

Starr

22-04-2008, 12:23 AM

Lovely LO Tasha, hope you feel better soon :wub:

Starr - yep I checked shimelles kits out last night too. Only saw 3 of them as went to bed after that but didn't buy any.

Mary - I was very tempted by her class kit but couldn't justify it. I'm quite chuffed as am using a paper range that I bought when it came out in 2005/6 and has sat in its plastic wrapper collecting dust ever since!!:ph34r::blink: Not anymore! B)

Glad I'm not the only one that does this :lol: Actually been getting better at using stuff when it is new now. I open packets when they arrive & put the contents into my storage boxes which seems to help.

Starr

22-04-2008, 12:50 AM

Evening all.

Can you take a look at the Blue Brad House Monthly Challenge entries here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?threadid=219827)and vote.

Thanks muchly.

Just voted Sam :)

willowthewysp

22-04-2008, 02:15 PM

Afternoon:)
Tash...what can i say..your layout is awesome..love it:D
I have just had an optition appointment and my eyesight is perfect!
I have been having problems with my eyes...and apparantly the glands at the back which control the oils are blocked...really blocked, which is why i have had bouts of 'oily and blurry eyes'! Easily solved though by using a towel and hot water as a compress type thing!

Binky..i (for some unknown and stupid reason) have decided to do shimelles challenge too! But using my own stash..i have a 6x12 album which isnt used for anything else, so thought i could use that:)

Binky

22-04-2008, 02:28 PM

Glad I'm not the only one that does this :lol: Actually been getting better at using stuff when it is new now. I open packets when they arrive & put the contents into my storage boxes which seems to help.

I know i've found the same thing!!:lol:

my eyesight is perfect!
I have been having problems with my eyes...and apparantly the glands at the back which control the oils are blocked...really blocked, which is why i have had bouts of 'oily and blurry eyes'! Easily solved though by using a towel and hot water as a compress type thing!

OUch!! thats sounds painful!! I'm glad its not serious tho and you've go it sorted!!

Binky..i (for some unknown and stupid reason) have decided to do shimelles challenge too! But using my own stash..i have a 6x12 album which isnt used for anything else, so thought i could use that:)

Yay there will be a few BB's doing it now!! Makes it more fun when there are some friendly "faces" to chat with about it! I've done up to October now. I'm determined to make it all in advance - as Shimelles prompt says. As I didn't prepare with the Christmas one and ended up waaaaaaay far behind. Also this way get to use up old stash quicker!

I'm using a long mini book that I bought as part of a set of them off QVC last year and have NEVER used them!:o:wacko:

willowthewysp

22-04-2008, 02:30 PM

I havnt even started to sort out my stash for it yet!!!
Must get that done tonight!!!
Why o why i am getting involved in another challenge i really do not know!!!

Binky

22-04-2008, 02:36 PM

Because its Fun!!!!!!!!! And you have super fairy powers.....:lol::lol:

willowthewysp

22-04-2008, 02:37 PM

:lol:super fairy powers???
No i think i just like to take on more than i can really handle!!!!

scarymary555

22-04-2008, 02:57 PM

I havnt even started to sort out my stash for it yet!!!
Must get that done tonight!!!
Why o why i am getting involved in another challenge i really do not know!!!

Same here Willow.....why oh why?!?!? :wacko:

Hope everyone is AOK today..........I am but sooooo bored again at work!! The days really drag, I think I'm gonna have to stop doing this overtime m'larkey ~ it's driving me nuts!

Everyone is coming back in from lunch now telling me how lovely it is out there now! <_<

samsq

22-04-2008, 03:35 PM

Afternoon all.

It is a beautiful day here - about time too! Mary, I'm in work too:(

glitterpops

22-04-2008, 09:14 PM

Yay there will be a few BB's doing it now!! Makes it more fun when there are some friendly "faces" to chat with about it! I've done up to October now. I'm determined to make it all in advance - as Shimelles prompt says.

evening teamies

i chose to go out on my bike after all as it was such a lovely evening, and we had a nice cycle round some local paths watching the sunset. am trying to build up strength in my leg muscles as we're off on a family cycling weekend soon

i'm doing the shimelle calendar too, am going to do it right now (after clearing a space on my craft table, lol! ) and use up some matching papers that i found the pattern a bit too large and boyish after i chose them from a website.

so here i go! catch up soon x

scarymary555

22-04-2008, 09:35 PM

Evening Teamies.....

Just spent a fab few hours putting my pages together for my Shimelle project ~ it's looking fab (though I say so myself!) :P Must confess to have bought some co-ordinating papers (BG Figgy Pudding) :ph34r: but my covers are made with bits of cardboard (but I haven't covered them yet!). Can't wait to see what everyone else's looks like! :D

willowthewysp

22-04-2008, 10:26 PM

Mary...you are a very naughty lady for buying more stash!!! AS my DH would say and often does to me...is it really nessesary?!!!:lol:

YES!!

~natasha~

22-04-2008, 11:15 PM

evening all

binky ~ yes it looks/sounds interesting in my head, if it works is another thing altogether :)
starr ~ thanks ^_^
willow ~ Oh my thanks so much. Really love that scrap so glad its got such amazing comments ~ something I never tought I would achive. Congratulations on getting the all clear with your eyes.
mary ~ Sorry you feel board/worn out at works. Maybe you should give up the overtime for a while? :lol: @ buying more stash ~ 7days into my stash diet and going wel. Nothing spent so far, I do need to plain white cardstock though but will buy that in work hopefully ;)
Sam ~ You little star, hope you arnt working too hard.
Tiff ~ Glad you had fun on your bike ride. You will be in great company on shimelles challenge many bitty blossoms are taking part in it :D

Well I have been on a marathon card making day/s and I have made over 5 these past days. I think I am hooked again I am making a card and then get another idea for a new card and so on. Also it doesnt help that people want orders and they give me 2 days to complete them :wacko: Keeps me out of trouble though :D Back to work tommorow, only for 2 days though before the cc so will have to start taking my creative journal with me :lol:

Starr

22-04-2008, 11:36 PM

Mary...you are a very naughty lady for buying more stash!!! AS my DH would say and often does to me...is it really nessesary?!!!:lol:

YES!!

Always!!!!! :lol:

I was meant to be working tonight but ventured to see what the sponsors had to say & some of the new Little Bird's Tale will be heading my way shortly ^_^ Cost me an hour or working time though :(

samsq

22-04-2008, 11:42 PM

Starr - sometimes it just has to be done;)

:oI have an almost empty bottle of wine at my side this evening, which means I will pack orders in the morning!:rolleyes:

scarymary555

22-04-2008, 11:47 PM

:oI have an almost empty bottle of wine at my side this evening, which means I will pack orders in the morning!:rolleyes:

:lol: I woman after me own heart then Sam! :lol: Don't go packing anything tonight now.....God knows how that would end up!?!? :wacko:

Off to bed now....speak tomorrow. Night, night.

willowthewysp

23-04-2008, 01:26 AM

Starr - sometimes it just has to be done;)

:oI have an almost empty bottle of wine at my side this evening, which means I will pack orders in the morning!:rolleyes:

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

Binky

23-04-2008, 10:12 AM

Morning!!

Sam - hope your head doesn't hurt hun! xx

Mary - YES new stash is ALWAYS necessary.... Are you going to upload your calendar book? Sounds lush!

Starr - you won't regret the Little Birds Tale purchase. I bought that one and it is GORGEOUS!!! Never really was into Heidi Grace before now but now I've got some I see what peeps rave about!!! So cute!!

Willow - YES TOTALLY AGREE...its torture to hold back...

Tash - love your little piggy bank avie! You sound mega busy with that card order. Have more faith in your talent - your LO is lovely. Obviously many others agree that buy your other creations too! xx

I've just got 3 more months/layouts do in my calendar book and then its done! I've used up one of my Basic Grey ranges that was sat in its wrapper for 2 years! :rolleyes::wacko: Have to say I'm loving BG again now that I'm using my stash of it!:lol:

willowthewysp

23-04-2008, 10:23 AM

I am going to make sure i start my covers at least today!!!!I have sorted out the papers for it and im going to be very un-coordinated!!!!!

scarymary555

23-04-2008, 10:56 AM

I am going to make sure i start my covers at least today!!!!I have sorted out the papers for it and im going to be very un-coordinated!!!!! Well, what else Willow?!?! :lol: :lol: :lol: I'm sure it will be very Willowesque!

Dunno whether to upload it yet Binks.....are we supposed to yet? I've put a little sneaky peak on my blog!

Morning everyone! Have a great day.....I won't ('cos I'm at work 'til 3pm....yuk!!). :huh:

samsq

23-04-2008, 12:11 PM

Morning all - another beautiful one. I'm heading off to the beach with the dog in a bit. Far too nice to be indoors. Sorry Mary, I'm not rubbing it in - really! lol

scarymary555

23-04-2008, 12:27 PM

Morning all - another beautiful one. I'm heading off to the beach with the dog in a bit. Far too nice to be indoors. Sorry Mary, I'm not rubbing it in - really! lol

Oh yes you are!! :P I wondered why I didn't get a response to my email?!?!? :rolleyes:

kate8679

23-04-2008, 01:46 PM

its horrible here - really grey and drizzly
I just started to put together the new bunk bed for the kids but have decided that when the instructions say a 2 person job it really is!!! so i've given up:rolleyes:

Binky

23-04-2008, 02:04 PM

Mary - your book looks yummy! I think we can show them in their glory b4 friday as its a project thats going on for 12 months. I think Friday is just a prompt for the photos and journalling for April. :

Sam - ooooh that sounds nice walking your dog on the beach...

Willow - how is rudolf bun? I loved your lates LO on scrapping frenzy with him and your son!!

Kate - don't blame those bunkbeds can be really heavy so best wait!

I got onto all the 3 of the Open University courses I applied for!!! [Does a little dance]. I didn't tell you which ones before as I didn't want to jinx it.:rolleyes: They are only little starter courses to get me used to studying again as it been a looooooooooong time for my old grey matter. I'm doing Digital Photography; Life in our Oceans: Our Blue Planet; and Start Writing Fiction. The first two start in May and the 3rd not until October.

samsq

23-04-2008, 02:13 PM

Binky - that's great news about the courses. Well done you:)

I have to wait a bit till I can take the dog as it's high-tide at the mo, so not much beach for her to run on.

Binky

23-04-2008, 02:24 PM

If you fancy looking at some nice pics of what I think is possibly Scotland? Go to Shimelle's blog/webby. For some reason it goes to a holding page made by her boyf with a link to some stag wkend pics which are actually some nice scenic photos of somewhere. Maybe you know? :lol:

scarymary555

23-04-2008, 02:55 PM

Wow - congrats on getting on all the courses you wanted Binks. You'll be turning into a right 'Boffin' (as my kids call clever peeps) :lol:

peechy

23-04-2008, 06:01 PM

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!

Starr

23-04-2008, 07:44 PM

Congrats on the great news Binky :D Your courses sound really interesting, good luck with them. Know what you mean about HG, I was never really a big fan at first. I've always quite liked HG but it is really hard to find over here & QVC are overpriced in my opinion. Did pick up a few bits at the outlet but not the ranges I really wanted. Been trying to get the Urban Acres Blvd. for a while but as it is older it is proving an impossible task :( I looked at Little Bird's Tale a few weeks ago but glad I held off as the offer last night was really good :) Hopefully it will arrive tomorrow. I'm determined to do a LOT of work tonight and hopefully get ahead as I want to take part in the CC without feeling guilty. Headmistress sat in on my maths lesson today, v.daunting but more informal than it will be with my uni tutor so good experience for me.

samsq

23-04-2008, 09:09 PM

Here's the blue brad house thread (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=216628&page=3), can you air your thoughts on the re-voting. Thanks

~~~

Well I went to the beach and I can feel that I have caught a bit of sun as the skin on my face feels warm and tight. It was so calm there. Wish all the days were like today.

scarymary555

23-04-2008, 09:22 PM

Oh sounds like bliss Sam. Are you back at work tomorrow? I'm on all day tomorrow ......yuk!

Starr

23-04-2008, 09:26 PM

Glad you had a nice day Sam. Was gorgeous here yesterday but grey & wet today :(

samsq

23-04-2008, 09:59 PM

Mary - yes, in work all day tomoz.

Starr - it rained last night, but has been a fabulous day here.

I have cleaned my oven today, done three loads of washing and am now doing the ironing - some day off, but it has to be done!

willowthewysp

23-04-2008, 10:26 PM

Binky...congrats hun:)
Rudolph bun is fine...i have started letting him out in the garden and getting him in is a mare!!! He is fast!!..I must sort out a friend for him soon though!

I had a worrying moment earlier...I bought a parma ham bone for Amber..she has one a week!! And she took it in the garden to enjoy as she usually does. However Raven went near her and she *went* for him...not in the sense that she was going to bite him, more of a warning:o This i cannot tolerate under any circumstances!
Its so unlike her, she has never shown a nasty side at all! I went up to her and she was fine, and when she had finished the bone, played with Raven as normal.
Im wondering if it might be because she is in season.....
I will have to monitor her very closely as i cannot take the risk of her *really* going for any of the children..

samsq

23-04-2008, 11:04 PM

Willow - that is something to be worried about. Do the boys know not to approach when she has her bone? One of our old dogs was wonderful until she had her bone, but try to take it away from her she would turn psycho. Hope Raven isn't too shaken by it.

Binky

23-04-2008, 11:19 PM

Starr - I'm sure you did fine with your headmistress in your class. Have to say don't blame you for being nervous...just the word "headmistress" makes me nervous!! Not nice creatures...I should know I have an aunt who is one! Never see her tho so thats okay!:lol::lol:

Willow - That must have been a really frightening moment for you both. Maybe chat with your vet and see what they say. Could having her speyed calm her down about her food agression?

Ooooh Rudolf bun sounds such a fun bunny!!!

Sam - lucky you! it was lovely and warm and sunny here this afternoon too. Must be amazing to be near a beach.

I've finished my calendar book and am really happy with it. Just need some ribbons to add to the book rings to finish it off now.

The really cool thing about the photography course i'm doing is that they give you Photoshop 5 to keep as part of it!! I'm really looking forward to getting cracking on that one to step up my photography.

Starr

23-04-2008, 11:27 PM

willowthewysp

24-04-2008, 01:20 AM

Sam...Amber has never had a problem with food aggression before..this was totally out of the blue, and previously wouldnt have flicked an eyelid if the kids went near her..bone or no bone!..And the kids have never tried taking her bone away.
I have had some advice on how to possibly deal with this...to get all the kids involved in feeding her/giving her treats and her bones, instead of me being the one to do this all the time...will see how that goes.
Raven is not shaken at all by it..i wish he was as i had to bring him indoors away from Amber...he thought it was a fun game to get her to growl at him:o!!!

samsq

24-04-2008, 09:11 AM

Willow - was it warm your way yesterday, as that will also have an effect on how dogs react.

###

Ladies can you re-vote in the Blue Brad House challenge here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=220144)

scarymary555

24-04-2008, 09:35 AM

Morning Teamies....

It's absolutley p*ssing down here and I have to work all day ~ so you can tell what sort of mood I'm in! :angry:

Hope you're all fit and well this morning and have a great day.

willowthewysp

24-04-2008, 09:42 AM

Sam..yes, it was warm, come to think of it, and Amber doesn't like the heat....

samsq

24-04-2008, 10:21 AM

Willow - it could be that:(

Mary - I'm in work too.

OK Cyber Cropers are you all prepared with essential supplies of sweeties, cakes, biscuits, wine etc for the weekend?

willowthewysp

24-04-2008, 11:05 AM

Willow - it could be that:(

Mary - I'm in work too.

OK Cyber Cropers are you all prepared with essential supplies of sweeties, cakes, biscuits, wine etc for the weekend?

NO! Im SO not prepared!!! ATALL!!!!:rolleyes:
Im just not the type to be organised!!! I still have to actually start shimelles challenge and i havnt even thought about the MK challenge..and its all got to be done by tommorrow evening!!!!:blink::wacko::huh:

scarymary555

24-04-2008, 11:17 AM

OK Cyber Cropers are you all prepared with essential supplies of sweeties, cakes, biscuits, wine etc for the weekend?

:lol: :lol: Well, I did buy some wine yesterday.......but it's nearly all gone! :blink: :lol:

Have got to try and fit in my shopping tomorrow sometime and will be stocking up on the 'essentials' then!

Will anyone else be scrappin' in their PJ's over the weekend? I don't usually but as I don't have to go out and DH and the kids won't be in most of the weekend, I think I will this time!! :P

willowthewysp

24-04-2008, 11:34 AM

Not me...i doubt very much i will be able to scrap during the day atall!
DH doesnt understand my love of scrapping atall!!:(

scarymary555

24-04-2008, 11:40 AM

Not me...i doubt very much i will be able to scrap during the day atall!
DH doesnt understand my love of scrapping atall!!:( <_< Bloomin' men! They just don't 'get' it do they? They have no soul! :rolleyes:

samsq

24-04-2008, 12:12 PM

:lol: :lol: Well, I did buy some wine yesterday.......but it's nearly all gone! :blink: :lol:

Have got to try and fit in my shopping tomorrow sometime and will be stocking up on the 'essentials' then! Now who is the lush!:lol:

Binky

24-04-2008, 01:12 PM

scarymary555

24-04-2008, 04:39 PM

Mary - I'll be in my pjs throughout the wkend scrapping! Must stock up on more choccie...:lol:

Willow - what is the MK challenge?

Sam - hope you have a nice day at work

Does anyone know how many points you get for a mini-albumn? As I've made it for a CC challenge does it still count as points for the team?

I got my digital photography stuff today from the OU! Woohoo! I'm going to install the progs. They give you Photoshop 5 to keep and a video tutorial on how to use it! I've got the dvd for the first class so altho it supposed to start in two weeks I just might take a sneaky peak today.....:ph34r::wub:

Oh good another PJ person! :lol:

Your OU stuff was quick coming through....best you can't wait to start playing with that PS5.

Weather has changed dramatically and is now gorgeous and sunny with fluffy white clouds! :blink: Rumour has it that it's supposed to be a 'mini heatwave' this weekend?!?!? :rolleyes:

scarymary555

24-04-2008, 05:19 PM

Boo hoo..........nobody is voting for me in the House Challenge (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=220144)! :( Shan't bother in future {stomps off in a huff!) :P

Binky

24-04-2008, 09:24 PM

I just voted for your Mary xx

I've already installed the PS5 and its fab. I can't use the DVD video tutorial at the mo as there is something wrong with one my dvd drives! :rolleyes: Will sort it out later.

kate8679

24-04-2008, 09:39 PM

Well done on the OU courses Binky - when i have some spare cash :lol::rolleyes: i'd love to do some of those - especially a history one

I'll be dipping in and out of the CC this weekend - David is out both mornings so i will have to keep at least half an eye on the kids or they will destroy the house :lol:

The bunk bed is finally together - the kids didnt get to bed til 8pm last night and their room is still a tip but it's done and thank gof i dont have to do it again!!!

Binky

24-04-2008, 09:43 PM

Thanks Kate:wub:

Glad you got the BBs sorted!

Which CC classes are you going to do? At the mo I'm doing the Shimelle one and the Artbase one. Not sure about the rest yet until I see them.

kate8679

24-04-2008, 09:49 PM

i havent decided yet - i dont have any kits so i'll just peek at each class and decide if i want to do it i think

glitterpops

24-04-2008, 10:03 PM

kate8679

24-04-2008, 10:11 PM

Ewan is getting fed up of being invaded by Evie up there i think!! But so far they seem to like it - fingers crossed Evie starts to spend a WHOLE night in her own bed now:rolleyes:

Love the idea of having a mini crop - unfortunately my mum is in Lowestoft now so shes a bit far off to pop over for a crop - hope you have fun :wub:

willowthewysp

24-04-2008, 10:13 PM

Mary...you will be pleased to know that i have put my shimelle book together!!!:P
All i need to do now is to cover itB)

So, i had better crack on with it then!! Have also decided to get the MK challenge started and finished at the last minute!!!:rolleyes:

~natasha~

24-04-2008, 10:56 PM

Starr ~ hope you enjoy your new stash purchases. Good to see you got on well with your maths class even though the head was sitting in.
Binky ~ Yes my posh pig avatar, cute eh, too expensive though. Yes I am a bit busy but busy is good :) nah haven’t got much confidence, always put myself down regarding lo’s. Will try harder though. Congratulations on getting into all your OU courses hun, well done. Cant wait to see your finished book for shimelle’s class. Woo hoo glad you get some free software etc on these courses. Looks like you will have so much fun Binky. Regarding the cc I have a list of 5 that I would like to attempt but I only 100% know I have the items for one of those classes. So I may just ‘watch’ this cc and pop in where I like.
Willow ~ have fun doing shimelle class. Sorry to hear about you dog ‘going’ for raven, I agree with everyone else, just keep an eye on him. Aww sorry to hear you cant scrap in the day, you will have to catch up in the evening.
Mary ~ love your book on you blog, amazing. Sorry to hear you are still having to work long days, not good. He he Mary @ the pj’s. I always scrap in my pj’s, but saying that as soon as I am through my front door I am in pj’s if I don’t have to go out.
Sam ~ glad to see you had fun on the beach. Not a nice day off with all that cleaning sam, shame you didn’t have a maid or something you could scrap all day then ~ bet we all wish that though eh. Regarding the cc, I have no supplies :( but I do have tomorrow up till Monday afternoon off work so that’s all good :) might go on a treat run tomorrow B)
Kate ~ Glad you managed to get the bunk beds together. Boo hoo that you cant cc much, you will have to catch up like willow :)
Tiff ~ Wow your cc plans sound great :)

willowthewysp

25-04-2008, 02:21 AM

Binky...the mk challenge is the mystery kit challenge..which i have now just finished!!

scarymary555

25-04-2008, 10:17 AM

Mary...you will be pleased to know that i have put my shimelle book together!!!:P

Good girl......caught up at last! :P

Well it's CC day today........is everyone ready? I'm not 'cos I didn't have time to sort photos out last night but will do that later when I get home. :rolleyes:

Busy day today.....DS has developed a swollen face down one side and a little lump on his jaw = emergency dental appointment this morning! Mum's birthday tomorrow but she'll be away so got to go around after work today. Weekly shop, laundry, tea and then CYBERCROP!!!!

willowthewysp

25-04-2008, 10:45 AM

hi teamies
kate, i bet your kids LOVE the bunk bed. did they argue over who goes at the top?

binky - your OU stuff sounds fab. will be looking out for some super photos on your LOs

mary - lol about the pjs!!

i'm doing the cc at sister's house, with our mum too, and we're starting at 2, doing all the classes live with chinese take away for tea! and will scrap til we drop. really excited about it!!

Oooh, sounds like your gonna have tons of fun!!!

Good girl......caught up at last! :P

Well it's CC day today........is everyone ready? I'm not 'cos I didn't have time to sort photos out last night but will do that later when I get home. :rolleyes:

Mary, i have even done my covers and am just about to upload it all:P
and im never ready! So will take the classes as they come and hope for the best!!!:rolleyes:

scarymary555

25-04-2008, 11:00 AM

Mary, i have even done my covers and am just about to upload it all:P
and im never ready! So will take the classes as they come and hope for the best!!!:rolleyes:

Can't wait to see it Willow. Well done for catching up so well. I'm just gonna take the classes as they come too......not gonna sweat it! :P

willowthewysp

25-04-2008, 11:04 AM

Did you upload all your pages Mary?

~natasha~

25-04-2008, 11:05 AM

Good girl......caught up at last! :P

Well it's CC day today........is everyone ready? I'm not 'cos I didn't have time to sort photos out last night but will do that later when I get home. :rolleyes:

Morning mary, bit of a set back regarding the CC my wiifit board/game arrived this morning :) the poor delivery man wasnt impressed though he has 150 in his van to deliver :P However I am determind to try some of the classes. But as you anf Willow say as and when and if it takes my fancy. If all else fails I can make cards all weekend or start on my new CJ for a group on here, cant wait to start that :wub:

Hope you have a good day if you are working.

willowthewysp

25-04-2008, 11:18 AM

I have uploaded my cover and a few of the pages here (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=158610&cat=6687):D

Binky

25-04-2008, 12:38 PM

Love it Willow! Mary has uploaded some of hers on her blog.

Tash wow sounds like a fun new toy!!:P

Mary - hope your DS is going to be okay that sounds pretty scarey! Good luck at the dentist. Hope you get some time to yourself this wkend for the cropping! xx

I'm off to upload my pics now. see you in a bit...xxx

Binky

25-04-2008, 01:53 PM

Here is my book ready for piccies and prompts http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=158636&nocache=1

scarymary555

25-04-2008, 02:00 PM

Hello again peeps.....

Well I'm back from dentist....poor DS had to have his tooth drilled, abcess drained, temp filling put in AND he has to go back again Monday! :huh:

Absolutley loving your Shimelle projects Binks and Willow....when I get home I must try and upload some more pages. The prompt for the LO sounds interesting and will help with taking relevant photos later.

Hope you're all OK ~ speak later.

Binky

25-04-2008, 02:33 PM

Ouch!!! That sounds really painful - poor DS!! Seriously brave too as I'm terrified of the blooming dentist.

Thanks for your lovely comments xx

willowthewysp

25-04-2008, 02:46 PM

Binky..your book is stunning and mine pales in comparison!!!
I have printed out todays pdf, but not had a chance to read it yet! I just cant keep up with all these chat threads!!!

samsq

25-04-2008, 03:15 PM

Afternoon all. Weather is not pleasant today - cold, wet & windy. Hope it is better with you lot.

Binky - love the book.

Tasha - spill the beans. What happens with Wiifit? Am I right in it being an exercise game?

Mary - I sympathise with DS. I must have had a megga session of grinding my teeth while asleep - my jaw is killing me. It feels similar to wisdom tooth ache - I've had those removed so know it's not that:(

I've placed an order for some lovely new goodies (http://www.crateandpaper.citymax.com/spring.html). I expect it will be about three weeks for them to arrive.

~natasha~

25-04-2008, 04:09 PM

Afternoon all. Weather is not pleasant today - cold, wet & windy. Hope it is better with you lot.

Tasha - spill the beans. What happens with Wiifit? Am I right in it being an exercise game?

I've placed an order for some lovely new goodies (http://www.crateandpaper.citymax.com/spring.html). I expect it will be about three weeks for them to arrive.

Sam its been fine here all day, I was hoping for some rain but no such luck :( Yes its like a huge board that has motion sensors in that detect balance. There are little fun games like skiing/tightrope walking and then there is yoga and musle training etc. Really good, been on there over 2 1/2 hours now. As for that link :nono: :P no really the sweet branch & blue hill papers look really nice :)