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Hi Ladies and welcome to your new home

The team members are

1. Mrs Waddington
2. lottie
3, funkyfunkyrach
4. JAMMY
5. dizzyblonde82
6. incalec
7. nip
8. mini
9. Bernie Tuffs
10. mumof4girls

Your team leader is Mrs Waddington and you are now assigned to the Green Buttons House.

Remember that not everyone can be on line as much as others so make sure everyone feels a part of their new team and just have fun.

Challenges are optional - chattinga nd enjoying yourselves is what this is all about. Points are just a bonus

I am only ever a PM away f you need me though you do also have a very experienced UKScrapper on the team.


Will the team leader please PM me once everyone has posted in thsi thread so I can close the old one and start the next new team.


Take care and have fun

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

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[BernieTuffs]

oooh am i first?!!!

just about to upload pics of margie this afternoon on her team thread then i will come and upload my rainbow pics for you - they're SOOC atm but am really pleased with the colours!!

bernie X

[BernieTuffs]

http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?p=4843136&posted=1#post4843136

ok, there's a link to my sister's team thread...scroll down till yu see the pics, lol...the girl in purple is my niece, Megan-Elise, and the other 2 kids are mine!!!

LOVE that last pic of the rainbow!

bernie X

[mumof4girls]

Great photos Bernie, looks like you all had fun (even if it was just laughing at your sis!!!). Brilliant rainbow photos - but was is SOOC?
Gemma, can't wait - fortunately the kids love Ikea too so there will be no moaning when we go there, roll on 2009!

[BernieTuffs]

Straight Out Of Camera:D

so no cropping or editing in way done except resizing for on here:D

have managed to get Cricut to cut using the SCAL software, so at least I know that's working ok...have cut myself some 9" brackets with highlights cut out, LOL:D and some daisies:D

Can't believe there's nothing on tv tonite...nothing...that I wanna watch - got some dross about teenage vampires on atm...keeps me complany, LOL:D

Gonna crash in a mo I think - nite all!!

Bernie X

[funkyfunkyrach]

Hi all another thread!
sarah, did he add the milk as well? My monkey twins have done that before! The other day I popped to the loo and when i came back they (Both-they work as a team)! Had poured 8 pints of milk -all the milk in the fridge, on the floor!!!
Little *insert word here*. Luckily I have a lino floor. Love the pics Bernie, they are fab for sooc, little cuties too. HJow is everyone getting on with the MK, It is growing on me.

[incalec]

Morning -

Havent had a look at photies Bernie will do it in a mo.

I am going to start on my MK this week have lots of ideas as it so lush. Loads of patterned paper and lovely bazzill. Might do a mini book but not sure yet.

What team are you in Rachel? I saw one of the kits for the Musical melodies this week wasnt that impressed. The Loveys team kit was a bargain it is worth £11 not including postage (£3).

Lovley day here hopefully get some fresh air today.

[incalec]

Lovely photos Bernie looked like everyone had a good time, cute girls!
Did you not go on the slide of doom??????

[BernieTuffs]

LOLOLOLOL PMSL OLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL:D:D:D

Moi?!!!!

no, since having 2 slipped disks a few years back after having Dd2 and ending up housebound for a while, I'm very careful what I do now:D I might have had a go if, when you get to the other end, it didn't jolt you to a stop and then start bringing you back...was more worried about the jolt tbh...

Gotta get some stuff together to take to friend's tomorrow...got 2 footcare appts today around lunchtime, then letters to get done to tell custs our prices are going up a tad, and hopefully mum'sgonna come to ours and 'help' (read order about!!) DH to de-clutter more of the conservatory, take all the books off one bookcase and shift that into the conservatory so I can have another craft desk next to my existing one for my cricut and BIA and sewing machine...well, i can hope:D

ok, must off...have a lovely day peeps!!!

bernie X

[funkyfunkyrach]

I am a drama queen (I am really). No I dont think It was great, but ok, Not bad value for money, just not my thing but have been thinking and might be coming round to it!
Right off to the play zone, jump in Plymouth, I dont usually take the kids out so much in the hols, Its just cos my mums here! Shes going tommorrow :)

have a great day,
Rachel

[BernieTuffs]

This weeks challenge has been set by the Scrap & Tickle team.

In April 1581, the first circumnavigation of the globe was completed – although sadly, Ferdinand Magellan, the man who planned and led the expedition, never saw his goal.

So … use a map or plan of some kind on your LO = 10pts
The sailors must have sailed a lot of seas, so for using the colour blue = 5pts.
Use a hand-made embellishment = 5pts
Use ink on your LO (eg stamped image, inked edges etc) = 5pts
Use eyelets and/or brads - 5pts


might get around to this - inking is something I do without thiking, LOL:D brads? have 1000ssss!!!

Bernie X

[Mrs_Waddington]

Hiya!!! I have fallen off the wagon and order some stuff :nono: Very naughty I know but needed some new BIA wires and I couldnt resist the pink ones!!!!

Hope you are all ok!!!!

[mumof4girls]

Tut tut Gemma!
We've just pottered around today and don't seem to have achieved much. DD3 decided that she wanted to learn to knit, mainly because DD1 had been knitting with grandma last week. Well I don't knit, learnt when I was a child and could knit a rather wobbly scarf but that is the extent of my knitting skills. Ended up finding some knitting videos on YouTube and have now cast on 20 stitches and knitted a few rows so feeling quite pleased with myself - just got to show DD3 how to do it now (though DD1 said she would help, just she didn't know how to cast on).
Off to sort some food out now.
Still looking out for these extra classes. Not made planner yet though have printed off some bits I want to put in it so far, and think have sorted out a binder to alter.

[Mrs_Waddington]

Ah Bless- I remember asking my mum how to knit! Thankfully she could point me in the direction of my grandma, never got the hang of it tho and probably have a matching scarf somewhere!!!!

Right off to Brownies! See you later!

[incalec]

Hello Blossoms.... I think i may have stumbled upon some details of a secret kit going on sale tomorrow at 7am. Have had a look at the other threads and cant see a link and i dont want to post one incase they all sell out. Saying that not sure what exactly it is that is going on sale!!!!

If any of this makes sense and you want to know more PM me!

[funkyfunkyrach]

I went to her bblog and didnt make any more sense to me!So I will have to see in the morning, If I am up that early!
Whats this about extra classes? Tracy? I have seen the ones on the classes thread, and did they post the timetable this weekend?
Rachel

[mumof4girls]

You've both lost me! Think I'll have to PM you Hazel.
There was something in the CC Questions thread about extra classes (have a feeling Sarah had asked about it) and SB said there were more but she was awaiting details of supplies. And the timetable was meant to be up by today at the latest (according to SB at weekend), but no sign of this either.
Feel shattered so think will have an early night, just need to get some work finished then I'll call it a night.
Catch you all tomorrow.

[incalec]

The new kit is available now from shimelle.com, its amazing value cos the mm calender retails at between 7.50 and 9.00 alone!

Morning by the way havent finished first cup of tea so not properly awake yet

[mini]

Hi Hazel
have you bought Shimelle's Kit?
Looks interesting.

[mini]

Oh yes, the timetable is up

[incalec]

Morning pippa, yep all bought, had a look at the sketch thats been put up aswell for the pre crop challange. Might have a go at that it looks nice.

I've missed the timetable though off for another look........

[mini]

It's at the bottom where it says 'Threads in Forum'.
BTW pages in a CJ are worth 25pts however many you put in. so you get more for a DL.

Yes bought Shimelle's kit, serves DH right for going away. If I get bored I buy things. He's home today, I've missed the old *****. A week is long enought and he's been away for nearly two.

Got to get up as i have loads to do today and I have DGD. Her arm is getting better at last and she is starting to use it again, they still don't know what was really wrong.

[incalec]

thanks for that pippa still hadnt found it!
Glad your DH is back today, remember to hide all new stash and throw the pizza boxes away before his return!

Very strange about DGD arm, at least its getting better though.

[incalec]

Have changed my points, Thank you for that i thought it might have been 25 but didnt want to claim extra points if it was actually 20.

The timetable certainly is jam packed.

[dizzyblonde82]

Morning all,

Hazel, Thanks for the hint about the new kit, have ordered mine, looks great!

The timetable looks manic! Have to have a good think about what I can fit in and perhaps save some of the classes until after the weekend!

Hope everyone has a good day, I'm off to work now,

bbl to chat x

[mumof4girls]

Thanks Hazel, have bought Shimelle kit. Off to look for timetable now.
Glad to hear that dgd's arm is getting better Pippa.

[incalec]

Morning Tracy, timetable is a bit daunting to me?! dont have to do it all though but i'm sure i will give it a bash

[incalec]

Hello again, been very quiet on here since this morning. Hope everyone is ok, very strange Bernie hasnt been on, perhaps she's been busy with feet today.

Hope everyone is well and had a lovely day

[BernieTuffs]

hello!!

just seen this...
http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=218811

so missed kit, and albums sold out at Paperchase, and can't see them at all on the link to Artbase, btu am thiking I will make my own anwyay as have BIA!

been at friend's all day and before I went hd to take DD2 to mum's and Dd1 to stables, so not been on allllllll day!!!

brb DD2 calling:D

Bx

[incalec]

Bernie, i've ordered the kit but also have a calender if you want it?????

[mumof4girls]

Sorry you missed out on the kit - but did you get lots of crafting done with your friend? Are you now proficient with the sewing machine?
We're been out at friends all day. Just been playing with distress ink pads with the girls this evening - they're trying to do some ATCs for a Kids swap, so all had fun.

[BernieTuffs]

back!

had agreat day at friend's...managed to get done my Trading pages CC swap LO - love it actually!! - and my cj page AND a page in my A-Z...as well as cuttng shapes and titles for me and friend and friend's DD on the cricut!!!!
gonna check out the points bit again tho' as I've only ever claimed 25 points per ENTRY in a cj...and am thikking surely my 5.something x 7.something A-Z should count as a lo...? havem#t counted any pages yet so am gonna add those on to this month's tally:D don't think I cliamed for making my cj last month, as was waiting to do the entry, so think it's 50 for the making and 25 for entry but it could be just 50 o/a so will check that out!! Used to know all this stuff by heart, LOL:D

must take a look at the timetable too..don't worry about it being packed, it always is! I've decided not to make up any class kits as I've done ths in the past and then not liked the actual LO - not liked sounds a bit harsh, but I only do ones I want in my album or would be agood learning curve, lol, so am gonna wait and see the LO of the classes forst and then decide if I wanna do each one...DEF wanna join in with Shimelle though:D
Just as well I missed thekit as I bought some more cutting mats yesterday which cost just a tad more than that!!

shall shut up now, lol, and go print off a timetabel - still gotta make my planner - am thiking of punching holes down the side of my folder with my cropadile...different anyway!!!

BFN!

bernie X

[BernieTuffs]

Thanks Hazel, but I'm thiking I might just do mine like a journal...also have some file on desktop somehwer for templates for a calendar with a pic on...might see what thatcan do:D TBH idea of calendar doesn't appeal as much as detailing parts of life/surroundings, but will reserve judgement till I see the actual class details on Monday...but thanks for the offer matey!!

OK, found this re cjs...25 for making and 25 PER ENTRY - so whether it's slo or dlo doesn't matter...

and found this about an art journal, whicb is what I think my A-Z is, so am gonna count 2x25 once I have done my H page:D may try that tonite:D...KNEW it had to be worth something!!!!



2. Art & Circle Journals – You can earn 25 points for each Art journal / circle journal entry that you complete. An entry is whatever you enter into one persons journal be it 1,2 or even 4 pages not points per page completed. So you could do 1 page in one journal & earn the 25 points but in the next journal your entry could be 4 pages but this would still only be worth 25 points. The reason that Journals are worth more points than most other things is because they are more time consuming. An exception for Journals is when you start your own Journal then you would earn 25 points for making/covering/decorating the Journal & another 25 for completing your entry

3. Altered Book & Journals (not CJs) - We have decided to include these in the challenge & you need to score them on the team spreadsheet in the Circle Journal column. Each 4 pages of an altered book or journal will be worth 25 points.

off to put some points in my siggie:D

oh and have you all put details of cj in your profile?!

Bernie X

[dizzyblonde82]

Bernie,

How are you getting on with SCAL? I am v tempted to order but wanted to know if you are finding in good!

DH has just put up some selves for my cricut carts above my desk as DS loves to get them all out and mix up the books etc!

I really need to get my CJ done but am struggling with how to do the inside front cover and signing page!

[Mrs_Waddington]

Hello!!! Well just got home to find out about the shimelle kit and would have liked to get that one but never mind. Not long ago I brought dome calendar thingys so might make my own with my BIA. Will she put all the instructions on her site I wonder? I dont know if my little brain can cope with work and the CC so much seems to have happened and I have missed it all LOL!

Am taking my laptop in to school tomorrow to have it reformated in the hope that, that will sort out all the probs. Am a bit apprehensive as Im not very good at anything remotely technical!! Will have to re-install internet again I guess so might be a while before I can get on again. It took ages last time to set up!

[Mrs_Waddington]

Found the timetable and have ear marked a few classes I want to have a go at!

[dizzyblonde82]

Gemma - The PDF document for the shimelle kit will be posted on Monday 21st April on both UKS and her own web site.

Me and DH are having laptop problems aswell! We keep getting viruses even though we have full security and virus programmes, they just dont seem to be working!

Hope you get ur laptop sorted soon!

[funkyfunkyrach]

Hi Good luck with the laptop, I know its such a pain reloading everything, esp when have loads of programmes!
Yep, I have seen a few classes I want to take, so am getting a few bits in, not what the classes call for, more just what I like.
Sarah, some of the virus's get though anything, What programme do you have?
Shimelles class looks good, something I can cope with as It goes on longer than a few hours!
Rachel

[mini]

Morning All

I managed to get Shimelle's kit yesterday because I was having trouble sleeping the night before and was reading the forum when the post went up which was quite late. I think I am going to enjoy this one. Never done one of Shimelle's classes but they are always so different.

The timetable is just so packed but know which I want a go at. Put together kits for these but with stuff i like and mostly have in my stash. If they don't go together tough, the scrap police will have to come an arrest me.

Going to my first crop tonight, if I get myself together. Need to decide what i am going to take with me. Thought I would use the kit that Rebecca provides and just take my tools and a few bits and photos this first time and then see what other take. There are loads of things to buy and cutting machines etc to use, so that in it self is a learning exercise.

see you all later to tell how I got on.

[BernieTuffs]

morning!
Sarah, SCAL looks almost the same as CDS so if you use that you'l be fine. It's a bit slower coz it has to 'find' the font, but that's ok. I actually find it a tad easier in respect of the CDS I can never seem to get the 'cursor' to move wround, but on this, one click and it's where you want it! that could just be me though:D I just love the thought of being able to cut anything...I haven't investigated saving these svg files yet...bet there are some of those on the forum where peeps are sharing their creations, so I really need to know what to do with those...and at some stage I will have a go at inkscape - think that's a free downloadable prg for creating own designs.
The only prob for me and someone else mentioned it too, is that you don't get a preview of the font before choosing it, like you do when you're in word document say, so if you pick the wrong one or it's not what you want, you have to look again...Mon I decided it was easier for me to open word and go through fonts that way to choose what image I wanted and then go straight to it in SCAL:D
Think you can have it on 2 pooters but it must not be used on both at the same time...

Not sure what else to say about it really...it welds and does shadows (haven't done shadows yet though!)...really just like CDS but with different images, LOL:D You have to have a cart to put in but it can be any cart!!! doesn't matter!

OK, have to get DD1 to stables and then have one appt (we try not to work in school hols)..then got a burfday card to make and a pressie toget, although if I'm lucky, DH will go get that while I'm out:D Then it's back to DD2 for a day of crafting hopefully...must post Trading Pages LO too:D

Hope everyone has a nice day! Will try and do my 'H' page in A-Z then will have another 25 points:D must take a look at this week's SAD challenges as well...like to print off the pagemaps...they're going in my altered folder if it ever gets done:D

BFN!

Bernie X

[funkyfunkyrach]

Hi all, well done for getting Shimelles kit, they sold out so quick! I have been a bit slow with the kits! Have a great crop too, sounds great, where is it based? Prob a bit far for me, tho I might try one in Plymouth. Just feel bad leaving oh with the kids all day awhen I am working (part time) then at night!
Bernie sounds like you are having fun with your new friend! I want one! Can't decide tho! I prob should have a go on both and compare...
Have a nice day, I am making a template book, athough I bought Princess, I thought that was a bit long for my first one, so have made my own(!) "Love" Drawing it freehand! So we will see how it turns out LOL I think the card is a bit thin. Off to work now, I will prob sneak on from there !
Beautiful day, enjoy yours!

[incalec]

hello everyone, had a falling out with OH last night so wasnt 'allowed' to go on the computer (as technially its 'his' computer as he paid for it with 'his' money)

Was very annoyed so had to go out to calm down! Might not be 'allowed' on the computer when he is back from work so if not i'll see ya's tomorrow during the hours of 9 and 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Blinking men.

[funkyfunkyrach]

Oh dear Hazel! ooops!
MEN! I know what you mean...

[incalec]

hee hee i'm on the pooter :ph34r: :ph34r: :nono: :stop:
Rachel have Pm'd you.

[mini]

Bit miffed, couldn't go to my crop.I forgot DD had to go to Nottingham for a training course (she works for Boots) and her partner doesn't finish work until 6:30 so not here to pick up DGD until 6:45. Crop starts at 7 but at least 30minute drive. Never mind there is always next month.

Had a nice few days getting out and about with DGD, weather has been beautiful here. When to a local gardens yesterday where they have loads of peacocks, got some great photos.

Hazel, didn't Shimelle say we were getting an e-mail with instruction for her class. Have you had yours?

[incalec]

Ahh shame about the crop, Pippa. I'd love to see your photo's of the peacocks, my aprents had peacocks when i was little and i love them!

Just checked my emails and nothing as yet about the instructions, am going to check shimelles blog now................

[mumof4girls]

Yes, Shinelle did say we'd get a pdf file today but nothing has appeared here either. I'm doing her No Place Like Home class at the mo (or rather I'm printing off all the prompts and saving them 'til I have time to do them justice - they look good though!).
Been to visit friends in Bournemouth all day, had a nice time at the beach and 2 of my children went "paddling" and were wet up to the neck! Luckily I'm used to them and had fetched a change of clothes.
Not been back long so off to catch up with everything.
BBL.

[dizzyblonde82]

Evening all,

Im really late back from work tonight as last night was up til 2am trying to sort out my laptop!!! It has decided that it cant cope with all my demands! I want to use to many programs at once and have nearly maxed out the memory, so I have been out and totally blown my budget and bought myself a new laptop! Massive screen aswell so can see Design Studio and SCAL easier!

I am just going to slowly transfer stuff over from the old laptop (using now!) to the new laptop! Not going to get rid of this laptop though as this one is more portable so will prob still use it!

I just need to get the hang of Vista now, so used to XP and we are still running windows 2000 at work.

It sounds like everyone else has had a busy day aswell!

[dizzyblonde82]

Bernie, I have just downloaded a free programme called AMP Font Viewer, it allows you to test all the fonts on your computer and help to see fonts before you intsall them and also makes it easier to sort and remove fonts.

I have managed to do one cut last night with SCAL but then laptop went all funny so now loading it all onto new laptop, might get something cut tomorrow though!

[BernieTuffs]

so did you buy SCAL then Sarah or are you using the trial version which cuts everything in 3?!!!!

Pippa, it's a shame about your crop...you should've gone though - 15 mins late isn't a prob...sure they'd still be glad to have you then!!!

LOVE peacocks too - always seem to manage a pic of them when we go to Wingham Wildlife Park - they have loads there - reckon about 8 males, but females too which have littl'uns every year!

Know what you mean about men - mine's driving me mad today already! Thank goodness he's going into school for the day tday to do paperwork and goodness knows what else (think they all congregate there in the hols and have a big party acualy, as he always comes home and says he didn't have enough time to finish it all!!!!!)

Antoinette's panicing coz she's got a trial run and the D test she's doing on Friday - it's only with the Head Girl at yard and obviously designed to help them where they ened it, but think she's worrying about the real Pony Club examiner coming in and what's gonna happen as wll...so she's being all weird this morning...honeslty! can't believe when she took the 11+ test she went in to school a little bit nervous but mostly excited and very very calm, and now this that doesn't matter really except to her (!) is driving her potty!!

Course Evie's picking up on all this, so is manic as well, lol, so I'm sitting downstairs and leaving him to it upstairs:D Got a headache coming already though, so that's not good...not slept well the past 2 nights:(

NEW LAPPY! Great news:D Vista hasn't been a prob for me...haven't found that much different really tbh...installing fonts is a little diff but not saving all my nice new fonts on lappy so doesn't matter!!!Might give that font viewer a go - so would I be able to open that and see each font before clicking on it in SCAL?

OK, best go get some coffee!!

have anice day gals!!!

bernie X

[mini]

Morning

Day off from DGD today. DD's partner is only working set hours at the moment, Mon,Tues Wed one week and Thur, Fri, Sat the next so I know where I am with days. Don't have her now until next Thursday, unless they want to go out and then she will stay over.

Been catching up on my sleep now that DH's home, never sleep well when he's not here. Went to bed last night at 9 and went straight to sleep didn't wake until 8am. So I am full of beans this morning. At least DH didn't bring home piles of washing, put it in the hotel laundry, all his shirts nicely ironed on hangers in little plastic bags. Wonderful!

Nearly completed pre-crop wk2 LO and also started the wk3 challenge. I haven't finished CJ yet, can't decide on how to get peeps to sign in, but few ideas.

Suppose I better get up and go shopping, nothing to eat in the house. Well not true but nothing I fancy.

[incalec]

Morning all,

Got a LO started for this 'weeks challange' just need to tweek it tonight.

Going to get hair done later on in preparation for the wedding tomorrow.

Hopefully will get everything done that i need to (its a long list)

[dizzyblonde82]

Morning all,

Its really nice and sunny here but absolutely freezing!

Bernie - I did buy the full version of SCAL, think it is going to be fab to use! The font veiwer is really easy to use and you can see the full list of fonts and preview them in word and can actually see a full page of all the different fonts at once so you can pick and compare them easily before using SCAL.

I better get on with some work now!

bbl x

[BernieTuffs]

grrrr and I thought the day couldn't get any worse:(

have had DN so my sister could rest today as nt feeling great and she and my youngest DD have done really well all day playing and doing a concert etc etc...now they've had a blow-up, pretty much to be expected for kids after a whole day together, but MUM (ie. my mum!!) is sitting taking the p*ss out of my youngest for sucking her thumb...she's on the sofa with me, obviously tired out...can't believe it!

could tell you a story there about double standards for my sister and me and now for our kids, but I won't bore you all!!!! shall just say I am so determined not to have favourites when I'm a Grandparent!!

OK, off to nosey around while all is quiet:D

Bernie x

[Mrs_Waddington]

Hiya I'm back with a very fast and healthy looking comp although still not tested the cookies!!! The guy who rebooted it for me has been fab, he spent the whole of last night doing it for me so I could have it back quickly. It was strange tho last night not being able to come on. I spent ages wondering what I had missed!!!!

[Mrs_Waddington]

Yay!!! I can order stuff again!!! Its a shame I'm flat broke!!!!!

[BernieTuffs]

LOL Gemma!
have just been stash window shopping myself!
on the +ve side my 2 new cutting mats arrived today, and my Conservatory is half empty njow - yay!! one more sideboard to go to be cleared then that's outta there too, and will have lots of lovely space for sitting in! Really weird, but I can't wait to be able to clean the floor in there, LOL:D It's stone tiles, really lovely floor, but def needs a good now, as its only really been used as a throughfare for the last goodness knows how long:D
Think the plastering will need a touch up too, and a nice lick of paint..gonna see if my friend's hubby can do that soon...don't think he's got much on atm so maybe he could do it next week....thatd be good...it's been lovely and warm in there today, and Dd2 loves playing barbies out there - even by herself if I need to escape!!!

Bernie X

[BernieTuffs]

wondering if I should get some aunty sarah's bloomers from sarah's cards and crafts as they're free p&p if buy only them...in black and white for team colours...for the cc...black is one colour I don't have:D

Bernie X

[Mrs_Waddington]

I have brought Blooms from Sarah's cards before and she is ubber quick at posting them out and its brill that they are free p&p. My mum spends all her time in her conservatory. They are so relaxing!!!

Does anybody remember that link I posted about the mini books? Well since I have had my pooter mended I have lost all my favourites and cant find that site again. I would be sooooo thankfull if anyone could let me have it!!!!

[BernieTuffs]

what were the mini books...? remind me of the name??

bx

[mumof4girls]

Same here Gemma, all my bookmarks gone, though dh said he might be able to restore them later. Will have a look if he finds them for me.

[mumof4girls]

It wasn't this one was it?
http://www.scrapbook-crazy.com/scrapbook-album-instructions.html

[BernieTuffs]

was it the link you pmd me?
Bx

[BernieTuffs]

if you posted it on here just click on your avvie and then on find more posts by...and if you keep going down you should see it eventually, depending on how long ago it was!!
Bx

[Mrs_Waddington]

No but I have added it to my bookmarks too!!! It was a site that gave intructions to make loads of diff kinds of mini books inc BIA, star, maze etc etc. I am sure it will turn up but I just dont fancy going through all all the old posts to try and find it :) XxX

[Mrs_Waddington]

Found it! http://www.making-mini-scrapbooks.com/Bind-It-All.html Xx

[BernieTuffs]

ah now if you'd have said BIA I'd have remembered, LOL:D:P:P:P:P:P:P:P:ph34r:

Bx

[Mrs_Waddington]

WHOOPS!!! sorry! :) Right I am going to have a little play upstairs whilst DH is busy bashing the kitchen around! I darent go in cos goodness knows what he is doing!!!!!

[dizzyblonde82]

Its quiet on here tonight! What is everyone upto?

[incalec]

Evening,

Just finished packing for going to a wedding tomorrow, having a chinese takeaway now. Finished the weekly challange earlier this evening and have claimed 20 points (didnt use eyelets or a handmade embellishment).

Happy Birthday to Rachel for tomorrow, Hope you have a good day and get spoilt.

cant believe its only 9.30 am sooo tired. Might stop up and watch ER but on the other hand have got to be up and out the house for six tomorrow morning so could do with a early night.

[Mrs_Waddington]

Hiya Sarah! It is quiet tonight!!! I have been trying to get some crafty stuff done tonight with not much luck! Keep loosing stuff! What you up to?

[Mrs_Waddington]

Ooo Have a great time Hazel! Mmm Chinese your making me hungry! Trying to stick to ww plan but I am soooooo hungry or maybe just having really big cravings for something tasty!

[incalec]

Hi Gemma, I might try and upload my LO before i go to bed, i'll have to get it sorted for next weekend anyway, no time like the present.......

[incalec]

(doing a little happy dance) I'VE DONE IT, I'VE DONE IT.

I've amanged to upload a pic (all be it a very rubbish one). I ignored the advice in the help thread cos it still said file to big when i followed their size guide,
WHOO HOO.

[Mrs_Waddington]

Its lovely Hazel. Well done for uploading!!! The world is your oyster now!!!

[mumof4girls]

Well done Hazel. Hope all goes well at the wedding tomorrow. If you didn't catch ER it was pretty sombre, especially after last week's hockey match! But it's repeated on Saturday isn't it?
My 2 eldest are both taking part in the Kids team swap which was fine with DD2 as she has been building up her own stash collection. But DD1 just uses my stuff whenever she wants to scrap - so has made up her stash swap from all my stuff - grrr! We've been making some journalling blocks for the swap tonight, used some lovely Autumn Leaves journalling stamps I splashed out on a couple of weeks ago - really nice.
I'm off to the 2nd part of the Distressing Techniques workshop I went to tomorrow - not sure what we're doing but will be playing with crackle paints at some point - should be fun.

[funkyfunkyrach]

Thankyou Hazel, Thats really sweet of you!
Have a good wedding and I am sure you will look great in your new dress!
I paid for my lovey dovey kit today, its made me feel much better about the other one. Maybe I will give them both a go, depending on Time! Maria said she will get it out straight away! Thanks.
Tracy have fun tommorrow, I love the look of the crackle paints it looks so easy, Let me know how you get on, and when you come home and decide to buy some online as you thought they were great, be sure to tell me where the bargains are again!!!
Bernie and Gemma, I hope its only window shopping! I have got to be good, but its so hard around the CC with all the kits and the 20% discounts!
Hope everyone else is ok.
Rachelx

[dizzyblonde82]

Im still sat at my desk with two laptops trying to move everything from one to the other but old laptop not helping as keeps freezing and crashing!

I have used distressed crackle paint to alter a desk organise, the paint was really easy to use and crackled fab until I picked it up and it started flaking off! I posted in the general area for help and solved the problem by painting over the crackle paint with watered down PVA glue and it worked a treat!

I am going to go to bed soon as have a bad day ahead at work tomorrow! I have been arranging 30 people from another department to go on a training session and it turns out that people are being less than co-operative and I am now looking at a £1,000 cancellation charge being applied to our team account! Im glad its friday tomorrow!

nite all x

[Mrs_Waddington]

Morning! Laptop is fab now it has been fixed! Only took seconds to load up where it used to take at least 10 mins if not more!!!

Oh Eck Sarah sorry to hear that~ try and have a good day it is Friday afterall!!!!

Now the birthday bunny told me that it is someones birthday! Happy Birthday Rachel!!!! Have a fab day!!!

Well my car has to have its MOT today so I am keeping everything crossed that it will pass without any work. School are also interviewing for a new yr 2 job today. I am really hoping that they choose someone my age who is a bit lively as they will be my neighbour and I am not the quietest person!!! They wil have to get used to my singing quickly :)

Anyway have a good day everyone!!!

[mumof4girls]

Yeah, happy birthday Rachel, hope you have a great day.
Had fun at the workshop this morning. Can't remember who had problems with crackle paint falling off, but Jenny who ran the class reckoned this can sometimes happen if the paint dries to quickly (like if you used a heat gun to dry it). She's been invited over to Ranger next June to do a 2 day course with Tim Holtz and will then be a qualified Ranger teacher - sounds cool.
I came home with some gorgeous penguin stamps - think they are Imaginise - so sweet - penguin in shorts and penguin in a hula skirt! Can't imagine what I will use them for but so cute...! Couldnt resist them for 99p each though.

[mini]

Happy birthday Rachel, hope you have loads of lovely pressies and lots of pampering.

I've been in my space for hours and haven't done anything. Well cleared out a chest of drawers full of sewing stuff. Got rid of all the rubbish I have been saving, 'just in case'. Found stuff I had forgotten about, put out some knitting I started about 2 years ago, might have a go at that again. Now I have one whole draw to fill up again.

[mini]

Oh yes, my Shimelle kit arrived this morning but haven't opened it yet. Looks like I might have to buy some co-ordinating cardstock. I only have neutral colours and it looks like I might need something a little brighter.

[mumof4girls]

Ahh, think mine is here too - wondered what the large Jiffy bag was, must go and open it in a minute. (Was trying to be discrete - why is it that my orders always arrive when dh is home???)

[mumof4girls]

JUst back from town - dd1's glasses needed adjusting after a collision on a friend's trampoline!
The Shimelle kit is gorgeous, really looking forward to getting started with it. Yes, the calendar is bigger than I thought too - in fact when I saw the details I thought it was a typo at 15x7 and should be 5x7, but no it really is 15x7. If you don't have the kit, sure it would be easy enough to make something similar with a BIA, especially as the instructions include using PP to cover the calendar part.

[Mrs_Waddington]

:( I want one they sound fab!!! Had similar incident today with DH and the post. Today must have been the first time since we got married that he has been home first and there was one jiffy bag and a red card saying that there was one parcel waiting for me at the PO~ whoops and I told him I had been so good!!!

Car past MOT and they have appointed a lovely new teacher about my age for sept so been a good day!!! Hope you all have had a good day too!

[BernieTuffs]

evening!

Happy Birthday Rachel! Hope you have had a lovely time!!!

Only bought a £4.99 MM Boho Chic blok as saw it the other day and loved it, so went back and got it:D Thinking BIA projects here!!

gonna crash early tonite I think - DH is going to hisbrother's this evening, so gonna veg out in front of the tv with NCIS and Criminal Minds:D keep threatening to cover my folder but never get aorund to it!

Have a nice evening everyone!

Bernie X

[funkyfunkyrach]

Hi all, thanks for the birthday wishes. I have had a lovely day even though I had to work!
Went to the Plymouth Scrap shop (took a detour)! -well it is my Birthday!Spent some birthday money.
Thankyou for the card and pressie, you know who you are and you are fab! (dont want to embarass you!)
I had better start thinking about this MK! It really is lovelly, but pink is my colour-more so than dark blue. I still ahve to complete my love (shape) book... busy weekend.
Mum has given me her credit card no to buy my pressie, £40.00 any ideas on what I "need"?

[dizzyblonde82]

Evening all,

Happy Birthday Rachel, hope you find something nice to buy with your mums card!

I have survived today at work and am now going to sit down and finish my CJ book and start my entry in it! Does anyone know any good sites with pictures on of CJs, i need a bit of help with the inside front pages and also the signing page!

I got my Shimelle kit today aswell but am forcing myself to finish the CJ before looking at it!

What is everyone upto this evening?

[Mrs_Waddington]

Have you had a look on here Sarah, in the gallery there should be a few examples for you to feast your eyes on! When I was making me first CJ I got quite caught up with how it 'should' look but then someone said to me not to worry as it is my CJ so I could do whatever I wanted! Hope that helps a little!!! Make it yours thats the most important thing!!! :)

[BernieTuffs]

morning!
sorry can't remember Rachel, do you have a BIA already?!

or if you fancy the Shimelle class, sourcing one of those 15x7 or whatever size they are...things...she's using?!!!!

erm...a stack of pp? any new out ranges you lurve??!

pile of basics....new trimmer/pp/ c/s in bulk/adhesives/tapes ??

some of that bazill bling c/s...used that for my Shimelle Christmas journal...truly scrummy!!

it's hard to think when you have got the money but as soon as you haven't there's suddenly loads of stuff you need!!!!!

busy morning for me again today...take DD1 to stables again in amo, then go buy her friend a card and pressie, then get me some new cheapie trainers from ASDA (and now DD2 has decided she wants to come with me shall have to find a way NOT to let her spend money, LOL) then back for DD1's lesson, then home to get her sortted for the friend's burfday party and sleepover, which she now doesn't wanna stay for (!), then take her there...then I'm not sure what's happening for the rest of the afternoon, as can't think that far ahead:

DD1 was pleased - she passed her D test at riding yesterday - funny gal, she actually seems to enjoy tests, LOL! I was like that by the time I was doing my A levels but not at this age:D so this morning we should be picking up her plaiting badge which she did a test for a few weeks ago, and her D test badge - then someone has to sew those onto her Pony Club jumper:D Think that could be a job for DH!!!:D Shame I haven't used my sewing machine yet:D

best off, DD2 struggling with one of her buckles!!

Bernie x

[BernieTuffs]

oh yes and do relax about the cj everyone!! I did my entry and stuck the pp on upside down so whoever is after me, you have to stick your pp over the wrong holes thatare there!!!

Bernie x

[mumof4girls]

I'm having a mild panic - we are visiting my family as we have a naming ceremony to attend on 4 May, had planned to then stay up for a few days after this. This would fit in with getting the mini book done for a pressie for naming ceremony and CJ done and posted on time. BUT have just discovered that dh has a meeting on 6 May and we need to travel back on 5th for that. (DD2 not too happy as that is her birthday and doesn't really want to spend 6 hours of it stuck in car (and maybe longer as it is a BH).) We also wanted to catch up with people we haven't seen for a while so decided to go up early, probably Wednesday before. So that means I've got this weekend to try and get mini book finished and lots done for my CJ (not done anything yet, just gathered some stash), and next weekend I'm hoping to be tied up with the cybercrop. Also want to get my MK project done, having spent so long trying to come up with an idea I'll feel a bit miffed if I don't then get it done. ARGHH, can someone give me some extra hours in the day please???

[BernieTuffs]

Tracey!!

DEPP BREATH!!!

Maybe you shoud make a list...I know you know what's to be done, but could you list exactly what needs to be done with each so you have an idea how complicated it's gonna be...

do you have an idea for the cj? just do that quick...doesn't need to be perfect,and worst comes to worst, you can always leave your pages till it comes home...just put post it notes on so a space is left for you or something:)

MK I can't help you with:D but have you got pics sorted? Maybe if you leave the pics sitting on the pp it will imspire your creative juices and a lo will comje together extra quick?!!!!!:D

Can't provide extra hours but can spare a {{hug}} while you have your cuppa:D

Bernie x

[mumof4girls]

Thanks Bernie - off for a cuppa next.
Have sorted photos out for MK, just need to print them out (or maybe resize them first).
Think I will work on mini book this morning, maybe after printing photos out!
Right, coffee calls...

[funkyfunkyrach]

Hi, Tracy, if it makes you feel better I havent done a thing for the CJ either I havent picked a theme (oops) Sorry Bernie, will get on it this week end!I have to do the MK bitt burt I dont have to go away. Some people work well with stress and deadlines, gets the mojo going...
If any of you were going to buy stuff on web is there anywhere in usa or Australia that will work out cheaper or will I get more stash for my cash? PM me if you have a good shop.

[Mrs_Waddington]

Morning!!! Life can be complicated cant it! Sending lots of ((Hugs)) to help you through your day :)

I had sort of forgotten how close the first CJ post was~ whoops!!! I made my covers ages ago but that is all I have done so far. Thought I had ages to do it but ages has passed and now I need to get my finger out and get stuff done! Im off to a crop today so have popped it in my bag to try and get my lettering cut at least. Havent even cut my pages yet!!!

[Mrs_Waddington]

:( Just went to go and collect my parcell and didnt realise til I was too late the the sorting office shuts at 10am~ so have got to wait til Tues now :( Not a happy bunny!!

[dizzyblonde82]

Afternoon all,

I have now done the cover for my CJ and also the signing in page! It actually came together really well when I just relaxed and my cricut actually did nearly all the work!

Bernie - SCAL is excellent, I did the lettering for the CJ on it and managed to weld the letters and cut out a different coloured shadow! It is really easy to use and have starting looking at downloading some fonts, lots of the dingbat fonts have really nice swirls and flourishes in which will be fab for layouts! I can see my need for buying cricut cards going down, more money for other stash then :lol:

Hope everyone has a great day! Im off to my mums to give her a crash course in using vista and to set up her wireless modem!

Have to go to my uncles as well as my camera is still with Kodak and they aren't being helpful in telling me how much longer I have to wait to get it back so my uncle is lending me his camera to take some photos on the 25th for Shimelle's class. Also found out he has a memory card full of photos of DS which will come in very handy for the CC next week! I think i will have to spend some time getting photos ready tonight and tomorrow!

Hope everyone has a great day,

bbl x

[incalec]

Hello Blossoms - Just got back from the wedding. had a lovely time the wedding was lovely pity about the weather though which ws rubbish.

Got back to find my shimelle kit and my ink for the computer so am all ready for the cc. Must start my cj though so i'm not rushing it at the last minute.

Rachel - Glad you had a good birthday, £40 whole pounds to spend. If i was you i'd treat myself to a lovely kit and you'd still have loads left to buy something nice I always need more of everything, stamps, PP, ink, what about a book? Autumn leaves have some lovely ones at the minute.

[JAMMY]

Afternoon all,

Glad you had a good birthday Rachael. If you can't think what to spend your birthday money on you could always send it to me! My husband says that I am an expert on spending other people's money :D

My husband apologised that next weekend he will have to work and probably long hours. I tried not to sound too pleased and explained that I would be quite alright as I had the cc to keep me busy. Now just got to DD1 to find something to do!!!

Had the new K&Co mira range arrive this week and have used them for my CJ, wonderful bright colours.

Gemma- glad you have a nice new teacher to work with, I'm sure your singing is just wonderful, especially when you are only 5 years old.

Jane

[dizzyblonde82]

Evening all,

Im sorry to hear that your DH has to work next weekend jane :P what are you going to do?:D

I have got my uncles camera now and he had 154 photos of DS on the memory card! I think I now have ample photos to chose from for the CC next weekend! I want to try and use a couple of our wedding photos aswell!

Have you decided what to buy yet Rachel? I definately wouldn't have any problems spending it!

Im just printing the intro for my CJ and then will start on my DLO!

What is everyone upto this evening?

[Mrs_Waddington]

Hiya I am back from my crop. Had a lovely time but had a bit of a headache so didnt get loads done really. Took full advantage of the cricut tho and cut out lots of titles etc for mini books that have been waiting to be finished!!!!

DH cooked me a lovely tea but has had to go an lie down now as he's not feeling too well :(So I am just sat watching the Grinch- yes the Grinch!!!! Not sure why ITV2 have put it on in April maybe its because its only 250 days til christmas! (By the way I am not really sad and just sat here working it out was reading someones blog which had a count down on to christmas 08!:) )

Am going to finish off the title page and maybe even cut my pages tonight. I am trying to think of jobs I can do downstairs with DH when he gets up as would feel a bit bad hiding myself away after being out all day and spending his money!!!!

[incalec]

Sorry you had a nasty headache for your crop Gemma, hope DH is ok.

Dont know what to do tonight, nothing on telly. (i did see the Grinch was on and pondered it was a strange choice for this time of year)

[funkyfunkyrach]

Hi, I havent decided but want.. the sassfrass dearest, crackle paint, ect. But most places dont sell everything I want. I will often spend £20 and £10 like they are going out of fashiion and spent £40 in the scrap shop yesterday but the fact my mums buying it I feel odd like I should buy something worthwhile and planned not just my usual on the spot buying? weird.
Gemma sounds great the crop. I had been invited to one next sat 26th !!! CC day, so decided to stay at home instead. Glad you had a good wedding Hazel. Nice to see (?) you Jane. Now how can I get rid of my oH next week end (answers on a post card...)
And you cricut owners and players seem to be having lots of fun with it!
Tracy its fun when you find new photos! You will def have enough to keep you going over the crop.
So what about the fact I am quite a slow scrapper, how does that work with the crop, It sounds like alot of it races past pretty quick!

[incalec]

Hi All -

Whats everyone up to today? Am going to try and make a start on my MK LO.

Rachel - I know what you mean about the money, its different when its someone elses money your spending!

The CC does seem quite fast paced but i wouldnt worry about not getting a LO finished after all its supposed to be fun.

I took part in a PIF on the swaps/pif thread on the 10/4 and i still havent received the bits and pieces. I dont want to bother the person who posted the PIF but i've already sent mine off etc. I've PM'd the person concerned but didnt get a reply despite her being online when i sent it! Its put me off doing another one.

[Mrs_Waddington]

Morning Hazel, something similar happened to me but it was a RAK and not a PIF, but I never got the item either. I suppose its not nice to think this way but not everyone is as honest as others, I would keep PMing her and if nothing comes of it maybe leave negative feedback.

Not got a lot planned today. Off to church in a wee while and then the rest of the day is free. Managed to complete my title page last night but really need to start on the inside of my CJ. Cant believe how quickly the date has come around. I made my book ages ago and then left it as I thought I had forever to do the rest!!!

What about you???

[mumof4girls]

Stayed up very late working on mini book but the good news is that I just have to decorate the cover and then it is done. Just wondering what to do with the pile of baby boy type embellishments I have left (having 4 girls have never needed any before now). Also printed out MK photos.
Hope to get out of the house with kids for some fresh air today, sun is shining at mo, hope it lasts.

[dizzyblonde82]

Afternoon all,

I spent most of last night printing out photographs ready for next weekend, have had to order more ink just incase the photos dont work for the classes.

Its really miserable here today, Im just off into Blackpool to get some new clothes and bits and bobs ready for our holiday! We booked over a year ago and it has come round so quickly and we are not prepared for it at all!

Hazel, sorry to hear about the PIF swap, hope they reply to you soon! If they dont reply I would leave negative feedback as then you are helping others out!

[mumof4girls]

Hope your PIF turns up soon Hazel - but if not, then def. leave some type of feedback, does seem strange that they didn't reply to your message.
Hope you have fun shopping Sarah - sun still shining here, have hung washing out (so maybe that counts as my fresh air for the day!). I've finished the mini book and am quite pleased with it - hope they like it. Will try and upload some piccies later. Just off out to Hobbycraft to try to get a white Staz On ink pad for my MK project - and pop in to pet place next door to get sawdust and coo over small furry animals.
BBL.

[Mrs_Waddington]

SUN!!! You must be pulling my leg it is horrible here. It has been very wet and very grey since I got up :( Glad you have some sun tho down south! I could do with a nice day to dry th washing. DH is painting the hall way again (after painting half with Matt and half with silk a couple of weeks ago- totally my fault tho as I brought the paint!) and I am running out of places to hang the washing!!! I have now set up camp in the living room as still have all my stuff in totes from y'day so have spent an hour or so covering my 'love' word book. Takes ages tho and fed up with it now!!!

[mini]

Hi Everyone
It has been a beautiful day here, got loads of washing done and gave the house a mini spring clean. Don't have DGD until Thursday so rest of the week to myself.

I have a condition, it's called starting mini books but not finishing them. I have four on the go now and really need to finish them so I can claim all those points. Not had a good month LO wise. Really hope next weekend will boost the tally.

Glad you enjoyed the wedding Hazel. Haven't been to a wedding in ages.

It's hard spending money when you have been given it for a present, you want to get something special.

Oh no it's raining! Must get the last of the washing in. See you later.

[mumof4girls]

Yep, raining here too - looked very grey when on way back from Hobbycraft so rang dh and got him to take washing in, just in time too! Saw the new RUB 12x12 filing boxes, very tempted as all my papers are in pizza boxes, but decided to wait until I got paid - of course got home to find that I had been paid this afternoon! Oh well, will get one, or maybe two, soon.
Managed to get some white Staz On - or rather I think I have, they only had white opaque, is this the only white Staz On you can get??? Never used it before but need some ink for the MK project and want to use it on acetate. Have been struggling to find a white pen that is suitable for writing on acetate too, hope I got one that works, must try it later.

[BernieTuffs]

hello!!

first time I've been able to get on pooter!!
Church at 9.30am, then on to pick up Dd1 from sleepover, then home and had lazy afternoon in pjs with DDs catching up with Dr Who and Oliver from last night, then gals been on pooter and lappy, and then Dd2 been over the park, and I had snooze(:o), and now Dd2 crashed on sofa again and DD12 still on lappy; DH making dinner so I' on here just for a minute!

Had thick fog most of morning, then sun came out and it's been lovely blue skies all afternoon!

Friend loved the word book I made for her DD's burfday and would now like on for her 2 brand new twin nephews and the 2 yr old sister of them, so gotta start planning those...hopefully I can just save as the one I did before and just change the letters,as that first one took me hours!!!

They had cricut (the small one) on Ideal World/C&C today...picked up a couple of tips, and noticed theysell the 12x24 c/s. talking of c/s, if anyone wants a started pack of 12x12 in lots of colours have a look on the C&C site (channel 661 on sky!!) as they have a pack of 50 sheets for £8.99 and no p&p atm - ordered one for myself:)

OK, gonna get on before dinner's ready!
So NOT ready for going back to school tomoorw...need a rest to get over these holidays, and w've got such a busy week footcaring! Never mind, it'll help to pay off the cricut faster:)

BFN!

Bernie X

[dizzyblonde82]

Evening all,

Got a few bits ready for my holiday and saw some other things but decided to order them online as much cheaper with some discount vouchers I found!

I taped Ideal world show to watch later as Melanie who was presenting with Stephanie Weightman runs the crop I go to in Preston! Did notice that things were v pricy on the show though! 12x12 cardstock sounded good though!

Its finally stopped raining here but is very overcast and dull!

I could do with some 12x12 storage, the pizza boxes arn't really very attractive are they!

What is everyone doing this evening? Im at my mums at the moment waiting for DH to finish work!

[Mrs_Waddington]

You have been busy Bernie!!!

Wonder if anyone can help me. I have cleared some stuff out to try and sell on the marketplace and just wondered how you went about submitting your post. Do you just click on new topic or do you have to pm your post to the marketplace organiser? Read that your stuff has to be approved but just wondered how you did that! Dont want to get in trouble now!!!

[incalec]

Hi All

Gemma - I havent even started my CJ yet, but have been thinking about it!!!
I dont know about the marketplace thingie, sorry.

Sarah - I think everything sems to come round quicker these days ??!!! Glad you manged to get a few bits for your hols and at a discount too.
Have also got my photos all sorted but no doubt change my mind when it actually comes to the cyber crop.

Tracy - I was fooled by the 'opaque' stazon in hobby craft yesterday also!!!! I've tried it and it wasnt white BUT havent tried putting somne of the stuff on that came with it in a little bottle.
Hope you enjoyed the sun with the children, its been lovely here so we went to park (vandals had ruined DD favourite toy so she wasnt happy though)

Then we've been in the garden most of the day.


Bernie - looks like you've had another busy day, do you ever stop woman!!! you put me to shame. Saying that i have cleaned house from top to bottom and done loads of washing as i intend to be super organised this week in prep for the cc. Am even going to make loads of meals on friday so they just need to be reheated.

Oh and i feel a bit red faced now cos the pif lady has been ill. She has answered my PM and will post this week sometime. shame on me.

Am busy doing my shimelle kit now..............

[funkyfunkyrach]

Ohh dear Hazel!!! :nono:
I would have done the same tho!
Right have spent the cash ... !Decided that I had to have the sassfrasslass dearest collection and a few peices of the other new ones. Some crackle paints and as I bought the pink paisly last week (didnt realize it was o pre order)! untill it didnt turn up, i never read the blurb. So am going to add some more stuff tonight for crafty stash as she was so quick, next day, and it will be free postage as she sent a message saying its being posted tommorrow. I got the Teresa collins for the BIA but want to get the covers now too.
Gemma and Bernie did you take pics of the word books? I have nearly finished mine the covering and sanding took ages! but have had to [put it on hold as I needed to do the MK. and CJ.
sarah where are you going on hols I think i must have missed where.
Tracy I have no idea about the stazon but would like to know!
Bernie Do you ever stop!

[incalec]

Looks like you got a lot of the same stuff from crafty stash that i got!!! My pink paislee should be here on monday.

[dizzyblonde82]

LOL I ordered the pink paisley a couple of weeks ago without noticing the pre-order bit!

Me and DH are going to Lanzarote, we have a mate who runs a bar over there that we haven't seen in a while!

The world really is a small place though as the person DH took over from at his new job is on a flight to Lanzarote on the same day just 2 hours later than us! DH has arranged for us to meet up with him for a night out! Have met him breifly on his leaving do last week and seems nice so should be fun! Plus it means someone other than DH to talk to for a bit :P I probably sound awful saying that!

[Mrs_Waddington]

Im off to bed! I have nearly finished my word book just need to find one more piccie but it needs to be a small one as it has to fit on the O! Will upload pics tomorrow hopefully.

See you all tomorrow!!!

[incalec]

LOL, pink paislee seems very popular at the moment.
Sarah you dont seem horrible at all saying that, i would say realistic!!!!
So jealous about your holiday, i've only been to Lanzarote once and loved it.

Looking forward to seeing your book Gemma.

Got all the papers added to my Shimelle book last night, just need to add some stamps to jazz the cardstock bit up.

Debating wether or not to go to playgroup this morning or just go to beach.....

[funkyfunkyrach]

So Sarah is he good looking? Thats the question! The world is a small place. I was on here a few weeks back looking in the gallery and saw a LO with this lil girl that goes to playschool with my twins, It turns out that this girls aunt is on here called angi she is on the mojo blog and writes for the mags. so I have been messaging here and chatting, and chatting to her sister who lives down the road! they couldnt understand how I knew it was this lil girl!
I decided not to go to playgroup this am as its really bad weather! Too much to do..

[incalec]

WOW the world really is a small place Rachel, nice to get some new friends aswell.
Didnt go to plygroup have been playing in the garden and am frezzing now. Popped in to watch in the night garden and to give DD her bottle. Must do food shopping today the cupboards are bare.
Just waiting for postie.....................

[incalec]

ooo and i have joined swat bot today!!!! Havent actually joined up for any swaps yet though.

[funkyfunkyrach]

Hazel, the swap I did was great, Gemma, Sarah and I think Tracy did it too, got loads of great stuff, which I just would never have got myself as the postage would have been too high for all of it!
How old is your dd, We have night garden on 3x + a day! My twins (nearly two, love it)!

[incalec]

DD is 19 months old and loves iggle piggle upsey daisey and anything with teletubbies on it!!!

I've done a few swaps on here already but swap bot is a website like uk scrappers which purely does swaps of various different sorts all a round the world!

[Mrs_Waddington]

Hiya, Back from a long day! Just finishing off my 'LOVE' book and taking some pics of my house ready to do my home sweet home mini book. Can I just ask what sort of photos are you getting ready for the the cc? Trying to decide which ones to have printed but cant decide!

[BernieTuffs]

hi everyone!!

I'm SO disorganised, I haven't any pics ready for the C|C - haven't decided which classes as I like to see the Lo first, so I have to use some of my time printing pics:D

Must take a pic of my word book...hoping to stickin the pics this Weds...

Had 5 footcare appts today which is a lot for us, but managed to sneak in half hour for lunch and 15 mins for a cuppa mid-morning, so not feeling too done in!

kids happy...thought they'd be reaslly tired and grumpy after forst day back but they#re happy and co-operating!! lovely! And Dd2's class teacher is striking on Thursday we've just been told so she's not going in to school, but DD1 IS:o She;s got SATS coming up so I s'pose they're making the effort for them! Mind you I'm not begrudging the teacher striking...I don't tend to like strikes as they get 'outsiders' backs up - ie anyone who isn't in the profession...when I was in the Bank, we did a work to rule rather than strike, and it was FAR more effective, as it became obvious very very quickly just how much work was being done voluntarily!!
What is not realised I think about teachers is that they don't really have set hours, so you can't say well work your 37 hours a week and then leave everything else...dunno about you Gemma, but my DH is often up till 2am doing reports and other paperwork stuff (Mind you he does Inset (staff training) and now has HOD responsibilities, so has added pressures)...then people begrudge them the 6 weeks off in the summer!
I just hope it does some good, as that pay rise % is pathetic! t's such an important job (must be if the Gov has to set so many targets to make sure standards are met, LOL)...I'd best shut up:D:D:D

Bought a pack of creamy pps in Wyevales the other day and am desperate to use them and ink them all up with my new chestnut roan chalk ink pad:D So have just managed to prit off pics of DD2 sitting on this enormous throne from 1066 that they have in the play area at battle Abbey...done them in colour and in sepia to see which suits best...DD2 can have the spares then!!

OK, will go take a pic of my word book before I have to cook dinner for DH & mysrlf...made the kids tuna and mash & veg for speed as they wanted to do cooking, then they've decided they can't possibly cook anything as they *neeeeed* more ingredients (for that read chocolate!!), so DH and I will eat a bit later than them today!

BFN!

bernie X

[BernieTuffs]

here it is...not a bril pic as rushing, but should eb able to see enough!!
pack of green papermania pps...just loved them! Ad I'm not normally a green person! 6.5 hours so far, and still have pics to add in! But haven't got bored with it yet!!
bernie X

[BernieTuffs]

the pages that lok white are actually a shade f green btw!
Bx

[Mrs_Waddington]

Its fab Bernie! Will put my pics up when I get back from Brownies. I really struggled to ink the edge of the pages tho in the middle of the letters. Could have done with using a tear shaped ink pad but didnt have one in the colour I wanted. What did you use Bernie?

I am in the NUT but have chosen not to strike for a couple of reasons. My head is a beast when she wants to be and seen as I am the youngest member of staff and the only member of the NUT within the school I just dont fancy taking her on as she can make your life hell. She once riped me to pieces in front of all senior member of staff for asking for a new pencil sharpner- so goodness knows what she would do if I went on strike! (Should explain that in her words ' she doesnt believe in striking and what excatly do I expect to achieve other than disturb the childrens already poor lives!' Guilt trip or what! I do feel bad that I am not supporting the action but I am supporting them in other ways.

Anyway saying that, on the other hand she does have a very good work ethic and has been known to take work off people as they leave to stop them doing stuff at home. I know I am very lucky as much of the teaching proffession (such as your husband Bernie by the sound of it!) have to do an awful lot at home but I do minimal really. A lot of the paper work that my friends have to do is often just a waste of paper and time~ number crunching isn't what I went into the proffession for so its nice I just get to concentrate on the teaching bit. As long as I get the results I am happy!

Anyway off to Brownies see you later!!!!

[BernieTuffs]

yep, thats' what Dh saying - hsi school not 'doing' the strike either!
It never cases to amaze me that year upon year the amount of paperwork stuff increases! All the new terchnology, but whatever is done on pooter must be 'proved' by a piece of paper, lol, just how it used to be in the Bank!!!!

mind you DH is 2ndary (senior dept) in Special school so may be diff...

Right!!

gals with no kits, have you seen this???
http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=219697

have printed it off and gonna have a good read later on and see if I can make somehting large on my BIA...and the pps are gonna cover up the calendar anyway! Wonder if there's a pink pig journal in that size?!!!

bernie X

[BernieTuffs]

ok now Im confused a someone has posted a pic of theirs and you can see the calendar...spose I sould read things all the way thro' first eh?!!!!

bernie X

[dizzyblonde82]

Evening all.

Bernie - your book is fab! how did you manage to cover the letters so neatly? The Shimelle class does cover the calender part of the book!

Gemma - the teachers stike is hitting our office hard! nearly all the people I work with have children in schools where the teachers are striking! I used to work for HMRC and decided to work when lots of others were on strike, it was horrible as they were picketing outside the building and people shouted really nasty stuff at those who decided to work! At the time I couldnt afford to strike as it was without pay and I was also in the middle of applying for a contract extension!

I have some pictures ready for the cc but am struggling with one of my wedding photos, I am trying to get it into black and white but finding it really hard!

Me and DS are just having tea and watching the rubbadubbers!

[incalec]

Hi All,

Lovin the mini book bernie, gorgeous. thought you must have been doing the feet today as you've been very quiet.

Gemma if it counts for anything i think the decesion you made is a good one.

Ont he subject of inking edges if you use a bit of cut and dry foam and hold it with tweezers you can get into all the little nooks and crannies and you only need a tiny bit.

oh and Bernie the calender bit isnt at all necessary for the shimelle thing as its covered up by the pp.

[Mrs_Waddington]

Hiya I'm back. Left a bit early as couldnt take the noise a minute longer! Those girls were nosiy tonight!!!!

Thanks for the tip Hazel! Will try that next time cos it was a flippin nightmare trying to do it this time! Also thankyou for your kind comments on my decision not to strike. Some friends havent been too nice about my decision as they feel I am letting the side down but I have tried to see the bigger picture and as you pointed out Sarah its going to affect an awful lot of hard working people!

I love the idea of Shimelles project. I am quite glad now that I didnt get a kit as I am going to guite enjoy making my own book! Another good project for the BIA!!!

[funkyfunkyrach]

Gorgeous Bernie, Really good job! I have done one for my MK too!!!
I love the cut and dry foam, its so good, Although I dont know what the c + dry nibs are, anyone?
Can't wait to have a go on the crackle paints, I love things that "do things".
Gemma, I don't blame you either! I was exempt as I was pregnant when we last had a unison strike.
Gemma I used a teardriop chalk ink to do my O's.
Off to look at the shimelle instructions...

[BernieTuffs]

Am totally inspired by the shimelle thing, so have picked 7 sheets of brown c/s, and am gonna follow the instructions and BIA them together! Then find shades of cream/light brown for the plain and use the cream/brown pp pack I bought for the patterned places...all nicely inked to death of course!!!

I use a mixture of cats eyes and teardrop ones, but generally just covered myself as much as the book to get it all inked, LOL:D

I preferred drawing round each letter and cutting it out then sticking down, but my friend found that harder and preferred to stick letter onto pp and then cut aorund that, but I found it hard to get close enough in to the letter that way...

each to their own!

just been checking out prices for our trip to Germany (speaking of which, *waves* to busy Lottie:D)....looks like £79 each way if we travel on a Thursday, so will prob go on 31st July and come back 6th August...not def yet but getting there!! So looking forward to seeing my friend's little girl who will be 2 in May...before she waas born, my friend had a baby girl who was sadly born with a defect of some sort which meant that she only lived for approx. one month...very very sad...thought she was very brave to have another child. I was a big enough wreck after having a miscarriage when I was 22...took me 8 years to be willing to try for Antoinette!!!!!

OK, gonna try and make my Shimelle album thingy while I've got some energy left!!!

BFN!

bernie X

[Mrs_Waddington]

Ah Bernie I am so sorry to hear that for both you and your friend! You have 2 beautiful girls to be very proud of though now, but it must take an awful long time for the pain to start to go away.

I have now uploaded my word book. I was really pleased with how it turned out but after looking at the pics it looks a bit naff now- I blame the camera!!!!

[dizzyblonde82]

Im off to bed now as DS is being a massive pain tonight! Havent done any craft, he ate my did but didnt want his, and now have spent 3 hours trying to get him to bed! Got in from work 4 hours ago and havent even had a brew yet and DH is at work so yet again does nothing to help!

Sorry for the rant, just having a bad day hopefully things will be better tomorrow,

nite x

[Mrs_Waddington]

Oh Sarah sending lots of {{hugs}} I hope you have a better day tomorrow too!!!

[mumof4girls]

Oh dear Sarah, hope tomorrow is a better day.
Those word books look really great ladies, feel inspired to try one myself. Did you use the ready made books or did you try the templates?
It feels like we've spent half the day sat in traffic - we were meant to be in Winchester for 10 am this morning for some science workshops but hit the motorway to find solid traffic and a journey which should have taken 3/4 hour took nearly 1 1/2. So DD1 missed the start of her workshop but we were all allowed to tag along for the other workshop instead. We were meant to be doing rockets but they decided it was too muddy to launch them outside so instead we made paper aeroplanes (well we were meant to be learning about flight, but don't think much of that went in, had fun flying planes though - they had an automatic launcher which was great fun, wonder if you can get them for home???). Then called at Hobbycraft on way home and treated myself to one of the new RUB 12x12 filing boxes and picked up a white pen which can write on acetate - only got home to discover we didn't have that and hadn't been charged for it so presumably DD4 (who was carrying it) put it down somewhere! Then popped in to Paper Mill Shop to see if they had any nice swirly stamps and got stuck in more horrible traffic - should have just gone straight home and missed the traffic as they didn't have any suitable stamps.
About to watch Saturday's Casualty with DD4 who managed to have a long nap through all the traffic and so is still up. Then maybe I'll do some cutting for my MK - eek!

[mumof4girls]

I am fuming at mo - have spent the last few weeks trying to arrange some trampolining classes for our home ed group. This has involved being in contact with a woman at local leisure centre nearly every day, and we had discussed a start date of today - so why is it that today, the day we were meant to start, she now says that we can't have a session today as they haven't arranged for a coach to be available as I haven't signed the contract yet - at no point did she tell me that this would have to happen first!!! :angry::angry::angry: So I've now got to try and ring round everyone who would have been coming today to let them know that it's not happening.
Hopefully be back later, calmer, much calmer...

[incalec]

Grrr Tracy thats so annoying i hate it when people assume that you know every rule and regualtion about something when you've NEver done it before. Hope you managed to contact everyone.

Sarah my DD was exactly the same last night, didnt eat her tea then wanted mine them wouldnt go to sleep and when she did she was up every 20 mins hence why i wasnt on much last night and was in bed for just before ten!!!

Bernie sorry to hear and you and your freinds troubles but as Gemma said you've been blessed now with two gorgeous girls. Your trip to Germany sounds like a good deal.

Hope everyone who hasnt been on a while is ok, Lottie, Pippa, Jane and Nicola.

have a migraine today so its taken me this long to switch pooter on. Have tried all my lotions and potions so am feeling slighty better.

[funkyfunkyrach]

Hi all, Poor you Tracy, hope you ave got it sorted and take some deep breaths!!!
My Babes have been bouncing off the wallstoday, took them to soft play session and one is asleep and the other is about to go down for a nap soon.
Hazel I dont suffer from Migranes but cant imagine how awful they are, hope it goes soon.
Nice day today, so sit out ion the garden for lunch, although it could do with a spring clean, I will have to sacrifice some of my crafting time for a tidy garden!

[dizzyblonde82]

Evening all,

DS was a total pain as when DH got in at 11pm last night he turned all the upstairs lights on and woke up DS who was then up til 1.30am screaming, managed to force him to have some paracetamol and he nodded off after that but had to sleep in our bed.

I have had a much better day today, work went really well and I managed to rearrange all the training without incurring a charge and have fully booked the first two courses!

I am sat having a nice brew and sticking down pp into calender book for Shimelles class, I have nearly finished preparing for the CC, have the whole weekend to craft without DS and DH is definately working!

It has been really sunny here today, went out for a meeting this afternoon and didnt want to go back to the office at 4pm but had to.

I have just had an email to say that my camera is on its way back to me so hopefully will have it by friday for taking the pictures for 'scrap your day'

Which classes are people doing on the cc weekend?

[Mrs_Waddington]

It does sound like you have had a much better day Sarah! I have had to have a bit of a nap when I got in! Dont know what wrong with me I am just shattered!!! Ordered some lovely c/s and p/p last night in bright colours with which to try and do Shimelle's class. Just hope they dont arrive on Thurs when d/h is at home as I promised I wouldnt buy anything else after my blip last week! Couldnt ignore the offers of discounts tho for cc would have been rude!

[incalec]

Morning everyone - Very quiet on here lately. Possibly eveyone is trying to get some quality family time in before completly abandoning them this weekend. LOL.

Am going to do my MK LO tonight if poss. Then tomorrow will be getting all my stash into piles for all the various classes. I'm going to try and do as many as psible (theres only two i dont fancy) but we'll just have to see what actually happens depending on DD and OH.

Off to look at some galleries and post some comments. TTFN.

[mumof4girls]

Yes, it has been a bit quiet lately. We seem to have been having a hectic week and were meant to be in Winchester again all day - really didn't feel like it, need some home time - so when dh said he needed the car I rather jumped at the chance to staying at home today!
I finally cut in to my MK last night - rather daunting, but feel better now that I've taken the plunge. I'm going to help the girls finish off their pre-crop challenge and then hopefully get mine done as well.
I was hoping to sort lots of photos out for the cc but haven't had chance - have a big pile to choose from or can always print more off on the day. I feel that I want to see the LO before deciding what photo will work with it.

[incalec]

Morning Tracy, I know how you feel sometimes i just wanna stay in rather then go to toddlers, playgroup etc. Just going to my mums later for a cuppa and that ALL i'm doing today.

I think i'm going to keep my MK LO really simple, but we'll see.

Are your girls getting into the CC spirit then Tracy??

[funkyfunkyrach]

HI Yes it is quiet, and I think Bernie has abandoned us in favor of her new friend, mr cricut.
Tracy I dont blame you for staying in I wish I didnt have to go to work today!
Hazel, have you bought all the stash for the classes or are you using your own stash? Its hard to decide if my stuff will work and which photos to use ect. When do we see the finished pictures of the classes?
Got my piles of stash I bought from my mums cradit card! Pink paisly, new sassfrass Gorgeous pappers real good quality. I got my crackle paints gorgeous, love the chalky texture.
All i need now is time to play!
Have fun

[incalec]

Hi Rachel,

yeah i think Bernie will be joining cricut anonmous soon!!!!

I've bought some stash but luckily i had a lot of the bits needed anyway,and the stuff i havent got i will subsitute. I think once the class has actually gone up with a picture of the LO it will be easier to put papers etc together.

Ooo lovely new stash, did you get it from crafty stash? cos if you did mine might come today whoo hoo.

[mumof4girls]

Yes, wish I had family close to do that with Hazel -main drawback about living so far from them. And sure the girls would love to sleep over at grandparents from time to time - but as they are a 6 hour drive away it's not really practical!
I think the girls are looking forward to it. They made swapped some ATCs which was fun, and have just got their stash swap parcels which they loved (I would have preferred it if they had had more of their own stash which they could have swapped rather than raiding mine - oh well, maybe one day I'll be able to raid their stash!!!). Trying to decide whether to let them do their first challenge on Friday as it is at 8.30 and I like them to be heading up to their bedroom at that time. Might have to see how well behaved they are on Friday ;)

[incalec]

Has everyone seen the cupcake ATC swap?????? I joined up yesterday.

[funkyfunkyrach]

Yes Hazel I got my crafty stash stuff yesterday. Ordered some extra on top of my pre order on mon am and got it tuesday am good service, she seems lovely lady, but some of my papers were a little bent as they come in those flat envelopes not pizza boxs! But with the 15 % off it was good.
THanks for the comments Hazel.
TRacy it really nice that your kids are getting into scrapping with you. I always love a good bribe!! (letting them stay up late)

[incalec]

Its good having mum and dad only a few miles good for last minute babysitting. The good thing about having your family so far away is that your time together is so special.

I'm dreading DD getting older and raiding my stuff she aleady uses my pens and paper, but at least its a hobby we can share.......

She normally does send out stuffi n pizza boxes rachel, perhaps she's run out. or with the discount it might not have been cost effective.

I need to find some matchboxes today to fill with nice goodies to send to the usa for a swap, i didnt reliase how rare they were till i started looking............

[funkyfunkyrach]

Yes prob right there Hazel.
SEe you later off to work!

[mumof4girls]

Could you make some match boxes Hazel? Sure I've seen them for sale on kids craft sites, maybe Baker Ross - but sure if you google for a template you'll find some and then can make them from white card (or whatever you card you have laying around). Right, muffins in the oven and a High School Musical LO on the table, DD2 wants a hand with cutting a piccie out so better get busy.
See you later.

[incalec]

Thanks for the tip will have a look now. have a good day everyone.

[BernieTuffs]

afternoon everyone!!

yes, I was cricutting last night, lol:D Had to get the 3 word books for my friend cut for tonite as won't have time before I go to hers this evening...and then was trying to find a free football font, as it's friend's son't burfday on Sunday and he's footie mad! managed to find something in the end after much searching for just the right thing (which doesn't exist of course!!!) so cut a footie and then cut a shadow but have decided I'm gonna trim the shadow to the same size as the footie...stands up nicely so will be a card in itself:D

Been v busy again today with feet...have managed to rearrange all tomorrow's appts so have a free day tomorrow - well, as free as one can be with a 5 yr old in tow:D had ti LOL though as when I was saying that we culd do something nice if weather good, she asked if we could do some more sorting out of the conservatory!!!!! That's ma gal!!!

For my word book i used the template as a template and cut it all out of c/s then covered with pps!

have cut and BIAd my shimelle 6x12 jounral...pretty carp as BIAd it by eye as wanted 2 sets of 6 holes, and of course they didn't line up perfectly, so ended up cutting a half a cm off the long side, and then outting in a couple of extra (round) holes on 2 sheets...still, hioping that will all eb covered up with ribbons when it's finished and won't notice! Am thjiking it's gonna be all browns and creams, but thent hought about adding in some greens as well, as have some pps left of the same design and happened to buy some green c/s yesterday:D

Ooh , and managed to get, in WHS, some artists materials - they had acrylic paints and textured, acid free paper all half price. Got a big pad of the paper for £3 - 15 sheets but they're bigger than A4 size but not as big as A3...and got a smaller size c.10x15cm as well for £1.99...thought they'd be good for making my BIA creations with in future!! and 25 or so sheets of c/s fell into my basket...oops! well it was a lot of browns and creams for the Shimelle thing, and my pack of 50 sheets that's coming won't have that many of the same colour:D

OK, off for a quick nosey before school run...sorry to hear about your pesky woman Tracy, and don't talk to me about DHs!!!! Took my 5yr olf up to bed last hight and DH comes upstairs rummaging around in our room doing something...stoopid man, LOL:D Honestly, it's like having 3 kids sometimes!!

BFN gals - will try to get on before i go out this evening:D

Bernie X

[BernieTuffs]

saw some blank matchboxes in a sponsor the other day but sorry can't remember where for the life of me - might be worth a search on here if you haven't tried already:D

bernie X

have I even seen this week's challenge?!!!!!

[incalec]

Thanks for the tip Bernie, i found them but they are out of stock, have ended up buying some to use as a template. I dont think there is a challange this week with all the cc stuff going on.

[Mrs_Waddington]

Hiya!!! Hope you have all had nice days. Mine didnt start off too good. Woke up with a headache and really bad face pains. I get really bad sinus pain and its starting to flair up again. The only prob is, that if i still dont feel well tomorrow I will still have to go in as if I call in sick I could loose a days pay because of the blinkin strike! There is a chance tho that school may have to close tomorrow anyway as the electricity went off this afternoon and still hadnt come back on when I left! Caused quite a big prob tho as all the gates bar the front have got security thingys on, so when the elec went off they wouldnt work!!! Took ages to get rid of all the children lol!!!

Off to have a look at the stash needed for a few of the classes I have highlighted Xx

[dizzyblonde82]

Evening all,

Ive had a good day at work and the weather has been fab here today.

I got caught out by DH today, I promised not to buy anything else until after our holiday but decided this morning that my cardstock was running very low so put in an order and added a few extra bits! All was going well until they called on our home number to let me know that 2 sheets of card were out of stock and the lady read out my whole order to DH to see if everything was on it :wacko:!

I am going to carry on putting in the cardstock into my book for Shimelles class, the photo prompts sound very interesting apart from photographing the alarm clock might be a problem! I asked DH where our alarm clock was and he said it got broke when I threw it at him and missed last year :rolleyes:

Gemma - hope you feel better soon, there are some nasty bugs about at the moment, my mum is at home with a flu type bug!

What is everyone doing this evening?

[mini]

Hello Everyone

I have a whole heap of things happening here at the moment and I am afraid I will have to withdraw from the CJ. Sorry I am letting you down but I can't be sure I will be able to finish everyones entry. I probably won't be on the boards that much either for a while. Nothing horrid just time and energy consuming.
I might also be going to Australia with DD2, so I can visit DD1 and see here new house. DH has cooked up this grand plan.

[Mrs_Waddington]

Hi Pippa, pls dont think you are letting us down, we will all understand, I'm sure. I can only imagine its a very emotional time for you at the moment if you are preparing for your DD to move to Aus but what a lovely oppourtunity to have a holiday with your family!

[mumof4girls]

Yes Pippa, just wanted to second everything that Gemma has said - we totally understand and you are absolutely not letting anyone down. Hope you do manage to have a trip to Oz, sounds a wonderful plan to me.
Take care.

[mumof4girls]

Hello ladies,
Hope everyone is well today. Anyone got anything exciting planned? The girls have an art class this afternoon but otherwise have a quiet day planned. We managed to get 3 pre-crop challenges done yesterday - a LO for each of us, still working on my MK and need to get the Shimelle calendar done ready for tomorrow.
BBL.

[Sonja.B]

Morning all - just to remind you that the vote poll for March is up now.

With the manic happenings of CC weekend why not pop in now and place your vote before you forget?

VOTE HERE (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=219765)

Sonja

[BernieTuffs]

Pippa, dn't worry at all...we can always do another one next year, LOL:D
Hope things work out for you...have a great time in Aus!!

when i get a minute Ill have a look at the cj thread and sort the order out - just chivvy it all up a bit!!!

almost finished my Shimelle journal...spent 2.5 hours last night cutting and sticking random rectangles of pps and c/s but still not done - dunno how it can tak so long:D

getting a bit excited now!!

bernie X

[Mrs_Waddington]

Hiya Ladies! Well things have gone in my favour today! School had to be closed to the children as there was no electricity, so I have had a very quiet morning putting up a dino display and we were allowed to come home at 1pm so now have the afternoon all to myself. Was ironic that we had to close tho on the same day as the strike!!!

DH has gone for an interview this afternoon for a job in Leicester as he works in Nottingham at the moment which is a long long drive for him. I have everything crossed that he gets it but am a bit worried about the hours he will have to work as there is a chance he will have to do some 4pm-12 shifts which means I wouldnt get to see him but hopefully he wouldnt have to do too much of those! Would give me lots of free time to scrap tho!

[funkyfunkyrach]

Hi, yes Pippa, I am not concerned, I am still at the very beginning, So really don't worry you have not let anyone down! I hope you have a great holiday and get to spend plenty of time with your dd's and dgd!
Lucky you Gemma! Cool to have time off, I ahve been "trying" to work at home all day, but that hasnt worked out as I cant log on to the remote server!
Bernie and Tracy, you sound busy too!
I am trying to get my calender done, but will just get it ready for this month.
I did manage to do a LO last night, I did it in 1 hour! gosh It usually takes me a few days or a week, just keep going back to it! I never know when to stop! It was because it was a scraplift from the scrapdreamie blog. I dont think I had done a scrap lift before but I will again as it was so quick!
sarah, I cant believe te shop rang you up and caught you out! Glad work was a better day for you! What is it you do?

I will have to be more careful!!! Never thought about that happening!
Hazel, hope you found the matchboxes, I should imagine making them might get time consuming?
Well have a nice day, I am off 40 miles to do a visit now, so late one for me.
Rachel

[incalec]

Hi all -

Late logging on today as have been for a day out with mum and DD. went to cragside for a walk around the gardens. stopped off for lunch on way back and fed the ducks. Bought some postcards to end to a lady in crotia!!!!

Pippa dont be daft man, your not letting anyone don, CJ was and is just a bit of fun. Looks like you've got better things to spend your time on at the moment.

Sarah, Doh! to gettin caught out. oops.

Gemma - Glad your day went ok with regards to work/strike/not feeling well.

OH bought me the film @Enchanted last night so am just going to put in on now and reaD SI which has just arrived.

[BernieTuffs]

my SI was on the mat too!
Bought Enchanted for the gals day it came out but they haven't watched it yet:o
Got to do littl'uns spellings in a mo...she's got mature, insure, boil, tinfoil and one more...thought they were a bit above Yr 1...not moaning mind, as Im all for kids being stretched!! DD1 could have done with more stretching right from Yr R, but as she was waaaaay ahead of the class anyway, guess they thought it wasn't necessary!

OK, time to learn!!!

Bernie x

[Mrs_Waddington]

Gosh Bernie, I would have no chance of any of the children in my class spelling any of those!!! Still trying to get some of the children to learn their basic sounds!!! Your little one sounds like a right bright button!!!

[BernieTuffs]

the last one was secure!!
as usual she had them down pat in 10 mins...read them, wrote them looking once, then tested her not looking at all but she knows she can if she needs to, but she didn't...she'd got 'em all by then!
Think actually she's jus like DD1 with a very very good memory...that helps so much!
not too sure if she understands the concept of insurance though, LOL:D

Bernie x

[dizzyblonde82]

evening all,

Its been another sunny day here, started off absolutely pooring down though!

Lucky you Gemma, hope you used the extra time well!

Bernie, those words sounded like a challenge for children that age, I was never into spelling at school, now my spelling is okay just have problems with grammer now!

Rachel, I work for the NHS as a team secretary. Our team buy treatments from the private sector and sells them to the nhs at a reduced tarrif, so now you can choose to be treated in a private hospital and the nhs will pay. We look after catartact mobile units and mri units that move around the hospitals in our area. At the moment our team is helping 6 primary care trusts build 15 new gp and health centres, it gets really busy and very challenging but most of the time is enjoyable because of the people that I work with.

I seem to have been sticking down lots and lots of pp and cardstock into the album but still seem to have so much to do, DS was trying to help cut cardstock last night so he slowed things down a bit.

I have a dilema tomorrow as they tried to deliver my cardstock parcel today and they wont redeliver until monday now and I wont be in again so then they will send it back to the sender, I can go and pick it up after work tomorrow but not sure as want to be back intime for the cc!

[mumof4girls]

Glad she's coping well with the spelling, those def. look harder than Yr1. Mine have all been quite late readers so far, but we've been very laid back about it as there is not the same