New Year CJ Group 1 chat thread

[KatieM]

Welcome to the Group 1 chat thread. This is the place to come and tell us when you have posted the CJ on and when you have received one, so we don't all worry about whether it has made it to the recipient! :lol:
If you are going to be away or unable to post on the given date, please let me know via a PM or let whoever needs to know so either they are not waiting for the CJ to arrive, or they know not to post to you if you are not going to be there.

KatieM posts to
boltbunny posts to
scrap-happyuk posts to
lowrygirl posts to
cropkat posts to
Racheal posts to
kiansloveruk posts to
SuzyB posts to
Sara-Jane posts to
amcmen who posts to KatieM

Themes:

KatieM - The Everyday Things
Boltbunny - Home Sweet Home
Scrap-happyuk - A Walk on the Wild side
Lowrygirl - Words
Cropkat Around the World in 80 Days (Theme Vintage Travel to Foreign Destinations)
Racheal Flowers
Kiansloveruk - favourite techniques for cardmaking / scrapbooking
SuzyB I Believe
Sara -Jane - Things we collect or collected when we were young
Amcmen My Favourite Song

KatieM has I believe
Boltbunny has things we collect
Scrap-happyuk has
Lowrygirl has Everyday things
Cropkat has
Racheal has A walk on the wild side
Kiansloveruk has words
SuzyB has
Sara -Jane has Flowers
Amcmen has

Here is a table of who is posting which CJ to whom on each date. I will update as we go through the dates so you can easily see where we are.

[lowrygirl]

Kathryn, would it be possible for you to add the CJ titles/themes to the list please, I find it easier to workout where I'm up to.

I better start making my CJ now, time really is flying.

[SuzyB]

So, being a CJ newbie here, do we have to wait until the postie date or is that a 'latest by' date. I mean, if you get yours ready earlier, can you post on before the date?

[KatieM]

So, being a CJ newbie here, do we have to wait until the postie date or is that a 'latest by' date. I mean, if you get yours ready earlier, can you post on before the date?


You can post earlier, but best to check with Sara-Jane that it is ok for her to receive earlier. The latest date you should post by is the posting date - but obviously life can get in the way. So long as you keep people up to date with what you are doing there will be no problems.

Kathryn :)

[SuzyB]

Okey dokey, thank you!

[KatieM]

Kathryn, would it be possible for you to add the CJ titles/themes to the list please, I find it easier to workout where I'm up to.

I better start making my CJ now, time really is flying.


'Tis done! :D

Kathryn :)

[lowrygirl]

Sorry Kathryn, I didn't realise how much work that would actully cause you! but thanks anyway - perhaps we could also have them on the first post on this thread.......she asks running as fast as she can :D.

You'll be glad to know I'm back to work tomorrow, so will have a job keeping up with posts and won't have time to make any more requests like this .

[KatieM]

Sorry Kathryn, I didn't realise how much work that would actully cause you! but thanks anyway - perhaps we could also have them on the first post on this thread.......she asks running as fast as she can :D.

You'll be glad to know I'm back to work tomorrow, so will have a job keeping up with posts and won't have time to make any more requests like this .

I'll sort it out tomorrow - I'm afraid my hands are cramping up from all the e-mails and tables and I must go to bed - we have a Veture sitting tomorrow morning and I know they are good at manipulating the phots but I don't want black circles under my eyes!

Kathryn :)

[KatieM]

Actually I realised that it wasn't that hard to do so it has been done.

Kathryn :)

[scrap-happyuk]

HI girls - a belated Happy New Year to you ALL!!

I have just finished my book, a 5x5 paper bag book (my first :wacko: )

My title is "A Walk on the Wildside" and I can't wait to get going!!

KatieM - my user name is Scrap-HappyUK not Scrap_HappyUK as you have listed on the first page... just in case any of you try and send me a PM as the hyphen makes all the difference apparently :lol: But on here please just call me Julie!!

Thanks for all your hard work so far Kathryn - I appreciate it :)

Juliex

[SuzyB]

Kiansloveruk - dont suppose you have decided on your theme have you? - just want to prepare myself a little for receiving your CJ as my first ever ever CJ :D

[KatieM]

HI girls - a belated Happy New Year to you ALL!!

I have just finished my book, a 5x5 paper bag book (my first :wacko: )

My title is "A Walk on the Wildside" and I can't wait to get going!!

KatieM - my user name is Scrap-HappyUK not Scrap_HappyUK as you have listed on the first page... just in case any of you try and send me a PM as the hyphen makes all the difference apparently :lol: But on here please just call me Julie!!

Thanks for all your hard work so far Kathryn - I appreciate it :)

Juliex


Thanks Julie - have amended the post and the word doc.

Kathryn :)

[SJK]

hi some one posted about posting earlier than the posting date and they were told to check with me!! thats completely fine with me looking foraward to getting ur cj's
sj xx

[KatieM]

hi some one posted about posting earlier than the posting date and they were told to check with me!! thats completely fine with me looking foraward to getting ur cj's
sj xx


:lol: I suggested that Suzy asked you as she is posting to you! Didn't want to say it would be ok without you saying so!


Simon went to the warehouse today to get me some more bags (I sent out all the last lot! :rolleyes: ) and he is out tonight, so am hoping to get at least the front done tonight. Having said that, I am now tempted to make an envelope book instead, having been inspired by a book all about journals!

Kathryn :)

[SJK]

np i do alot of my stuff when im on night shift anyway as im at college full time and work full time so early or late suits me lol

i seen athing a bout the envelope book looked cool but didnt understand it anyideas where i can get instructions!!!
ive just got my fromt cover and lo to do just found the pics i need to do for the cover!!!will put it all together at work tonight

sj xx

[KatieM]

The one I have seen uses a front and back cover and then a concertinered (sp?) piece of paper in between the covers. The envelopes are then stuck in the 'dips' of the concertinas to create the pages. You can put tags in the openings of the envelopes, like the paper bag books. Hope that makes sense!

Kathryn :)

[lowrygirl]

Kathryn, You are like my little fairy godmother - I ask and you make it happen!! Thank you very much.

[kiansloveruk]

Hiya Girls!

Gonig to get started on my CJ this week...my theme is favourite techniques for cardmaking / scrapbooking.

It is probably going to be a 6 x 6 mini book....will decide when I get round to doing it....always on the last minute with things....I am hoping this will kick me into gear a little.

Speak soon

Love n Kisses

Kim :D

[SuzyB]

SJ, its ready but dont want to seem to eager so will leave it a bit longer before posting - will let you know when its on its way :)

[amcmen]

Evening all - happy New Year

Suzy, did you notice you are near your 1000th post?

So abit about me.

Hello, my name's Anna, and I'm an alcoholic - opps sorry, should read scrapaholic :)

I live in Berkshire, have 3 boys, 9, 8 and 2. At the moment at stay at home mum, I was made redundant whilst on maternity leave, and actually it suited me fine.

Haven't made my CJ yet, I'm waiting for the boys to go back to school so I should get some peace - once I get the house back to some semblence or order!

[SuzyB]

I didnt until you pointed it out, made it! woooo hoooooooo!

[Racheal]

Hello all
just checking in.
I may have struggle posting saturday too. Would it be possible to post on a friday some times. I work most Saturdays, not sure dh is upto posting.
Hope to get cracking on my cj this evening.
Racheal

[scrap-happyuk]

Lowrygirl - I won't be able to post on a Saturday, but can post the CJ on to you on a Friday... are you able to sign for a recorded delivery on a Saturday morning?? Please let me know if this is ok for you (I didn't realise that we had Saturday posting dates - oops!!)

Hope everyone else is having fun making their books...I have to finish my layout, then I am ready to post!!!

Juliex

[lowrygirl]

Saturday is the only day I can sign for recorded or they go back to the delivery office. So hopefully, you posting on Fridays may overcome my problem of lots of visits there!!

[lowrygirl]

We're a very quiet group aren't we!

A little about me, I'm Louise and live in Bolton with my Husband and 6 year old daughter. I work full time, so don't fit in a great deal of scrapping, but love making paper bag books, I have just discovered ATCs and and nearing the end of my first CJ (I'm waiting for its return next week).

I have just realised there isn't a theme up for me, I was originally going to do new techniques, but I see there is already another techniques CJ in our group and I was a little unsure about it anyway so I'm going to have a rethink and post a theme later.

Do we have any foreign posts in our group? I haven't made my CJ yet and I'm trying to decide whether to use the paper bags Katie kindly sent or whether to make my CJ from an artists pad I have. If anyone has to post abroad I'll go with the Paper bags.

Be back later with a theme.

[amcmen]

Hi Louise,
I think Kathryn is posting the the US. I'm not doing a pbb, I'll either use a sara book, or a pink pig one.

Anna x

[KatieM]

Hi Louise,
Sorry about the mix up with the themes. If you want to do new techniques feel free. I know I have more than 2 things I would like to try!
I am posting to Lori in the USA, but don't worry about the CJ weight. If it seems REALLY heavy I can always send it either without the covers (if the owner doesn't mind), or send just the pages for Lori and photo the others so Lori can see them - we'll work around it. I am just in the process of doing mine and it seems heavy to me! I'll let you all know how much it costs to send mine. I am hoping to complete my pages pretty quickly so I can post early to Lori in case air mail takes a little longer than we anticipate.

Kathryn :)

[KatieM]

I'll share a little about me then too.
I am 35, married to Simon and have 2 boys, Xander (Alexander) and Kit (Christian) who are almost 6 and a little over 3 resepctively.
Xander has special needs and has just learned to crawl this Christmas! (had been bottom shuffling for a couple of years). He is a lovely, happy chap.
Kit is a real bright button who keeps us on our toes!
I teach 3 days a week at a fab school and love it.
I also help out with Simon's invention; the paper rucksack (now you know where the bags came from! :lol: ) and have just got through to the finals for the British Female Inventor and Innovator of the year!!

Love scrapbooking, paper bags and altering clipboards, paintcans and so on!

Kathryn :)

[amcmen]

Hi Kathryn, if you are posting to Lori early, do you want the CJs from me as soon as I finish them, or would you rather wait until the 'correct' date?

[KatieM]

Hi Anna,
I'll keep our swap with the correct date, or else I will seriously confuse myself! We will have to sort out our 'meet' for the first one! ;)

Kathryn :)

[amcmen]

Yep - Saturday 21st isn't too good for me as my eldest has a scholarship exam that day - can we do Friday?

[lowrygirl]

Hi Louise,
Sorry about the mix up with the themes. If you want to do new techniques feel free. I know I have more than 2 things I would like to try!Kathryn :)

Kathryn, I was honestly thinking about a different theme anyway, don't be sorry for one minute, you're doing a fab job organising this!! :)

[SJK]

well i'll tell u a wee bit about me if u like too

im 27 and engaded to paul (neraly fiveyears) hopefully wedding bells soon!!!
im addicted to choclate although given it up and done well since christmas think im just going to eat it in moderation!!
we have a 3 year old cat who is like our child and is very spoilt think she runs the house!!

i love scrapping card making and cross stitch and anything crafty
im not doing a paper bag book this time round although wa skindly given the bags to start one so going to put it together and mmake as a places of visit book as me and oh visit alot of places toigether

im also studying photography just in my first year but loving every minute of it

cant wait to see all ur cj'ss ive just talen photos for mine as part of my collection of teddy bears

sj xx

[scrap-happyuk]

HIya all,

A quickie resume of me...

Married to Mark for 11 years - 3 kids, Joshua 8, Rhiannon 6 and Harrison 2. I am a fulltime mum and housemaker, although I also make celebration/wedding/novelty cakes from home and run my own scrapbooking club every Tuesday night. Club keeps me busy as I design kits for each month, so I am kept on my toes! I also help out with DH's flooring business, taking telephone calls, etc. Did have a dabble at setting up my own interent scrapbook supplies store but found myself diving headfirst into oblivion, so have conceeded that I am not SUPERWOMAN after all!!

this is my 3rd cj and I just love these - will be my first paperbag book too!

I am usually a chatty participent to CJ threads, but am having interenet connection probs at the moment, so am not on my PC as much as I would like.

Julie

[SuzyB]

Okey dokey my turn :)

Married to John for 8 years this year, 2 kids, Bethany 7 and Ben 5. I work full time as a personal assistant to several directors at a supply chain logistics company (trucks and sheds bascially!)

Have been scrapping since August 05 and last week made my first cards! This is my first CJ and Im really excited about it (I should probably get out more lol)

[Racheal]

Hi
It's my turn.
I'm Racheal, aged 35, married with two girls. Emma - 12 & Katie 7. We have two Rabbits, x1 cat and x1 hamster.

I work full time for a photographic retailer and really enjoy taking photos.

I was first a card maker, then persuaded to try scrapbooking, I haven't looked back.

This will be my second CJ. I really enjoyed my first one. I shall be doing mine 5x7. Hope that is ok.
Racheal

[amcmen]

Hi Guys

Sorry I haven't been about much - on Monday my toddler threw my laptop accross the room and not only have I lost the last 18 months worth of work, I have random internet connection - I try to get on once a day, so sorry if I am not 'chatty' at the moment.

Anna x

[KatieM]

Hi Guys

Sorry I haven't been about much - on Monday my toddler threw my laptop accross the room and not only have I lost the last 18 months worth of work, I have random internet connection - I try to get on once a day, so sorry if I am not 'chatty' at the moment.

Anna x

Ouch!! Aren't the little darlings adorable!!!
Hope you can get it sorted soon. Sorry to hear about losing all your work.

Kathryn :)

[lowrygirl]

Hi, I really must make my CJ, i have finally decided on a theme

WORDS

[Racheal]

Evening all
Have just about made my cj, just my layout to do.
busy watching ice skating in between jobs.

Have a good weekend all
Racheal

[KatieM]

Hi there everyone :D
I have 'just' got to finish my entry in my CJ and it will be ready. I'm hoping to post it to Lori tomorrow, just to see how long it takes to get there.
Hope everyone is fine and almost ready to post on Friday or Saturday. Any problems, just let me know.

Kathryn :)

[lowrygirl]

I've used the paper bags that you sent Katie - and I'm pretty pleased with the result.

I now have a cover, instruction page (without instructions until my printer ink arrives from Amazon) and a sign in page. I just need to think about my own LO

[KatieM]

Lori, I posted my CJ off to you today, so lets see how long it takes to get to you. Not too bad a price - just over £4.
Also, if there is anything 'typically British' that you would like me to send you, let me know!

Louise, the bags work really well, don't they. I am very pleased with my CJ and how it has started off. Can't wait to see it all finished though!

Kathryn :)

[scrap-happyuk]

Hi gorls, just returned from a totally amazing scrapbooking/art weekend and my head is buzzing!! My book is all complete and ready for posting on Friday to Louise, can't wait!

Julie

[lowrygirl]

Will we see lots of experimenting in our CJs Julie?

[scrap-happyuk]

Hmm, Louise... there's a good chance!!! Did loads of stuff with acrylics and stamping - not usually my thing but I am so bowled over with my efforts, no doubt I will be sharing with you girls on the way through! !(As long as it appropriate to do so, of course). I won't be giving up the patterned papers totally though, but it was great fun getting messy!!

Julie

[boltbunny]

Hi Girls....I thought I'd better get on here and find out what's going on and to let you know that I am still in!

I haven't been around much lately. I have had some kind of virus, mainly sinus, coughing and headache for 3 weeks. Thank goodness, it has finally run its course.

I am happy to say that I have just finished my cj!!!!! And I am very pleased with it. I think it took me 12 hours to do, but it's finished. Did it take anyone else that long....or am I slow? This is my 5th cj and it still takes me a while to wrap my head around what I want to do.

I was going to try and mail it tomorrow, but the post office won't be open when I get home from work in the morning, so I will mail it off on Friday. I wanted to mail a little early to help compensate for the mailing times. I do a lot mailing between here and the UK and there is no consistency when it comes to time.

ANyhow..a little about myself. I am 40, soon to be 41. I moved to the Charleston area after graduating from college with my BSN-Registered Nurse degree. I currently am working the nightshift in a medical intensive care unit at a teaching hospital. Shortly after moving down south, I met my dh on a blind date. It was love at first site and we have been married going on 15 years. We have one 12 year old dd who thinks she is 30! I first started scrapbooking in 2000 and was hooked. The past several years has brought a new love for me...alter arts. I am very active in atc making and trading and also in altering jigsaws.

[amcmen]

Kathryn - can you give me a call about the CJ - I am having problems with the internet, so can't get online enough to pm you to sort out a meeting!! Thanks Anna xx

[SuzyB]

Sara-Jane, just to let you know I posted my CJ to you today, recorded delivery - let me know that it arrives safely wont you :)

[lowrygirl]

Morag & Katie I have just pm'd you both, with your agreement I'd like to post a littkle late just this once.

[SJK]

hi there
suzie b i got ur cj today looking good although it wasnt recorded deleivery as it wa sthrough my door when i arrived home from college and no orange sticker its safe and sound by my computer im thinking!!!!!
sj xx

[SuzyB]

Thanks for letting me know Sara-Jane, thats very strange as I sent it through work and put the stickers on myself!

[SuzyB]

I just checked on the royal mail website as I kept a note of the parcel number, it says on there, delivered from the Livingstone office before 15.10pm today - All I can think of it that between it leaving there and getting to you, the stick came off??!??

[scrap-happyuk]

Louise - My CJ is on it's way to you today! Please could you post on here when you get it - thanks.

Julie

[SJK]

suzy dont worry at least its safe!! im sending mine tonight hopefully and if not tonight will post it on way home from tomorrow morning
sj xx

[Racheal]

Hi all
Just off to the post office now, hope that's ok. I have to work tomorrow.
Racheal

[Racheal]

Morning all
Morag's cj arrived safely this morning, it's lovely
Racheal

[lowrygirl]

Julie, It lookes like the postie has 'tried' to deliver your this morning. I got up at 8:30 and there was a returned to delivery office card posted through - we were in bed aaargh.

[scrap-happyuk]

OH NO!!!

I never have the luxury of a lie-in with a 2 year old... he still insists on getting up by 7am, regardless of the weekend!! Let me know when you collect it, as I need a favour of you!!

Hope you're up and dressed now anyway! :lol: (Only jealous, you understand!)

Have a good weekend you all.

Juliex

[lowrygirl]

Don't think it's a regular lie in we have a 6 year old (it's only because she had a late night last night and will play for a little while in her bedroom) and we wre at swimming lessons by 9:30.

I bet you didn't do 4:30am on Christmas morning!!!

[Racheal]

afternoon all
any more cj arrived in the correct places?
Racheal

[scrap-happyuk]

:lol: :lol: Louise!! 4.30AM NICE ONE!!!

We were very pleasantly surprised that our 2 DS's were up at 6.20am and DD didn't surface until 7am...and she's 6 too! You can always let them off at Christmas!

Did you collect my CJ today??

Juliex

[lowrygirl]

Unfortunately not, It will have to wait til Friday unless I can sneak out of work early one night.

[scrap-happyuk]

:( That's a shame... is there anyway round this one for next time (another address or different posting day?? ) Just trying to help :)

Julie

[SuzyB]

I have the same problem, thats why Ive asked for mine to be sent to me at work, could you maybe do the same?

[kiansloveruk]

Hiya!

Sorry I haven't posted in a while...not been feeling too well recently, but feeling much better now.

Racheal...your CJ arrived on Sat morning! It's so adorable.....which font have you used for you cover page?

Suzy......will get posted on Thursday, hope that is OK? Sorry for the delay.

Love n Kisses

Kim :D

[SuzyB]

Hi Kim

Glad youre feeling better, yes, thats no problem :)

[lowrygirl]

we've realised why we didn't hear postie, our door bell's batteries are running low, so it probably didn't ring - sorry mr postie.

The only thing I can think of is not sending it recorded as if its small enough it will go through the letter box.

[cropkat]

Hi All

Thanks Louise for letting me know where you all are! I hadn't realised that the old thread was - well old - only just picked up tonight. DUH.

I love some of the themes although I'm a bit worried by yours Louise - hopefully I'll get some ideas from your entry.

[lowrygirl]

Morag don't expect too much It's not my best. A close member of our family is seriously ill, and I haven't really has much enthusiasm this weekend for crafting. Anyway it's done now and enveloped ready to send tomorrow.

I'm just uploading some pictures to my gallery.

[cropkat]

Louise
Sorry to hear about your family member - I hope that everything turns out OK. It's hard to keep you mind on other things in times like this. I'll be thinking of you!

[cropkat]

Louise

I just took a look in your gallery - your book is lovely! I'm still not sure what to do though - I'm off to have a think. :)

[amcmen]

Hi - Sara-Jane,

Your CJ hasn't arrived yet - when should I start harrassing my postie!!

Anna x

[KatieM]

Anna, I have had a PM from Sara-Jane today. Will PM you now.

Kathryn :)

[scrap-happyuk]

Boltbunny - your CJ arrived this morning...very efficient postal service from both sides of the pond!! Your book is lovely too :)

Louise - I would rather send by Recorded Delivery, as rules state...after all it would be devastating if one of us had our books lost. So if it was just the doorbell batteries playing up, then I will stick as we were. (Unless you wanted to give me your work address - maybe PM KatieM if you are changing postal plans first).

Julie

[boltbunny]

Julie, you have got to be kidding. That was quick!! I think that only took 4 days? That's a relief to know that it doesn't take that long from here to your house.

Kathryn, I got yours today! WHere do you send from? It seems like when I receive from the Lakes and Liverpool area, it takes longer. Sorry, I am not to familiar with UK geography.

I will try my best to get it completed this weekend and out by next Wednesday. The wheels are already running in my head.

[kiansloveruk]

Hiya Girls!

How is everyone...hope all is well.

Suzy, posted out to you today....should be with you tomorrow....hopefully :) let me know when you get it.

Will pop in later for a proper catch up.

Love n Kisses

Kim :D

[SuzyB]

Ooooh great thanks, will let you know!

[lowrygirl]

Hi, just to let you all know, my BIL died earlier this week, so I haven't been around much.

Morag apologies, my CJ is all enveloped and ready to send, but as I have passed the post office each morning I have remembered that it's still at home. Please believe me that this is not the real me - my mind is just else where at the moment. I should be able to post in the morning.

[KatieM]

Louise, I'm so sorry to hear your sad news. ((((hugs)))) to you. Please don't worry about the cj. We can sort something out with dates and all. Just take care of yourself and your family.

Kathryn :)

[cropkat]

Louise - I'm really sorry to hear about your BIL. I'm sure that you must have a hundred more important things to think about at the moment so don't worry about the CJ. Take care - we'll all be thinking of you.

[SuzyB]

Louise, sorry to hear your news, my thoughts are with you and your family xx


Kim, received your CJ this morning, its lovely! Just one question though, had decided on what I was going to do for my LO, but you stole my thunder! LOL

Would you mind if I did the same technique, obviously my pages will be very different, or would you prefer that I thought of something else so that there arent two pages on the run with the same technique?

[scrap-happyuk]

Louise - I just wanted to pass on my condolences to you and your family.

Regards Juliex

[SJK]

sorry to hear your news ur in my thoughts and prayers!!!!

[kiansloveruk]

So sorry to hear your news Louise.....hope you are ok

Glad you got my CJ Suzy.......you can do the same technique if you really want to...just make it the complete opposite :p

Love n Kisses

Kim :D

[lowrygirl]

Thanks for all your good wishes, they have been much appreciated.

JUlie I managed to sneak to the delivery office before work today to collect your CJ - it looks great - did you say you wanted a favour?

[Racheal]

hi all
Louise, i repeat what everyone else has had to say, sorry to hear your news, my thoughts are with you and your family xx

Racheal

[Racheal]

ps
Kim the font used on the front of my cj is a quickcutz Paige.
Racheal

[scrap-happyuk]

Hi Louise

the favour... I realised (whilst standing in the post office queue) that I hadn't actually included my full address anywhere within the cj package, so I will PM you my addy and if you don't mind, could you write it on the bottom of the letter I enclosed with it please.

Thanks, Juliex

[amcmen]

Louise I am so sorry to hear that. I will light a candle for you all.

S-J, I have your CJ safe and sound, althought am stumped as what to do!

Anna xx

[scrap-happyuk]

Hi Girls - hows everyone doing??

Have you all got a cj to work on now? I am in the throws of completing my entry, although I only have limited pc access at the moment, so makes researching things a bit tricky at present.

Have a good day!

Juliex

[SJK]

have fun at the crop tonight anna!!! im working again but my we car has just been put of the rd for a few days so not a happy bunny!! had to cancel my classes for the week am hoping it will be better by friday as were going away!!!

suzy made a start on ur CJ!!!

have a good day


sj xx

[cropkat]

Louise

I got your CJ yesterday - it's lovely! I was surprised as to how big those bags are - awesome. Now to think of a LO...

[lowrygirl]

Louise

I was surprised as to how big those bags are - awesome. Now to think of a LO...

They're great aren't they.

[KatieM]

Hi everyone. Hope you are all well. Its all busy busy here (although when you look at all you have done its still seems like you have everything to do - IYKWIM!! :lol: )

Lori, I have posted Anna's CJ to you. I hope it doesn't take as long this time, but I am a little early.

Kathryn :)

[boltbunny]

That's okay. I don't mind receiving them early. Where is the list for the posting dates?

[boltbunny]

Found it....

[kiansloveruk]

Hiya everyone!

Sorry I haven't been around much this week, been busy planning for my group lessons in school, and catching up with some uni work.

Please can someone post the posting dates??? I have lost them in transit from my main PC to my laptop :P

Hope everyone is OK...having a great time working on my first CJ entry...and looking forward to the next.

Oh Rachel.....the theme has gone off at a slight tangent with my entry but still connected, hope that's ok....if not it's tough now :P lol

OK, speak to you all soon

Love n Kisses

Kim :D

[KatieM]

Kim,
If you go to the first post in this thread there is a word doc you can open (and I assume print off) with all the posting dates and which CJ you should have when.

Kathryn :)

[Racheal]

Hi Kim
Sounds interesting, will look forward to seeing it. Are you happy with Saturday delivery again, off on hols next saturday
Racheal

[kiansloveruk]

Thanks for that Katie!

Rachel...Saturday is fine with me...postie is usually here before 10, which gives me n mum enough time for a good shop before my grandad is back home.

Where you going for your hols??

Love n Kisses

Kim :D

[kiansloveruk]

Hiya!

How is everyone getting on?

Suzy...posted the CJ today so should be with you tomorrow or Friday at the latest.

Look forward to getting my next one!

Love n Kisses

Kim :D

[SuzyB]

Ooh brilliant, cant wait, will let you know when it arrives. Sara-Jane, will be posting on to you tomorrow, so hopefully you will get it Friday :)

[KatieM]

Hi there,
Hope everyone is well. Just checking to make sure everyone who hasn't already posted for the second posting is ok to post on Saturday or has let their recipient know when they will be able to post.
Any problems, let me know :D

Kathryn :)

[amcmen]

Morning all. I'm usually quite chatting, but haven't been on the thread much as we recently moved, and like an idiot I left a few things to hubby to do- including getting the phone line sorted, after two weeks of waiting they are coming tomorrow, so at least I will have dial up access, and then in a week I should have broadband, so will be back on board!

Kathryn, I have the CJ for you, but am away for the half term, any chance we could meet up tomorrow, or I can drop it in to you?

Anna xx

[scrap-happyuk]

Morning ladies, I am all packed up and ready to post tomorrow, Louise.

(Gosh it's cold today!)

Juliex

[SJK]

anna i will be posting on saturday hope this is ok im wairting patiently for ink for my computer then i can get the pics done im including the ink should be at home when i get home

suzy will let u know when cj arrives im of college in the morning so hopefully catch postie b4 i go at 12 although i will bew sleeping as on night shift tonight
will still hear him though im such a light sleeper

well best go and get back to college work
sj xx

[KatieM]

Kathryn, I have the CJ for you, but am away for the half term, any chance we could meet up tomorrow, or I can drop it in to you?

Anna xx

Its a good job I didn't pop over past night then, as I was going to 'cos I'm going away to my parents next week. If I had you wouldn't have been there!
I should be free at around 2 again, before collecting the big guy. Do you want me to come to you and you can show off your new house (and I can be nosey! :lol: )? If so, PM me your new addy.

Kathryn :)

[SuzyB]

Hiya!

How is everyone getting on?

Suzy...posted the CJ today so should be with you tomorrow or Friday at the latest.

Look forward to getting my next one!

Love n Kisses

Kim :D


Kim it arrived safely today thank you :)

Racheal, I love your sign in tags! :wub:

[cropkat]

Racheal - I see you're going on holiday - do you want me to hold onto LowryGirl's cj for a week?

[winterbaby]

Hi all :) just signing in from New Years cj group 2.

[scrap-happyuk]

Morning ladies.

Just to let you know that I have posted BoltBunny's cj to you, Louise by recorded delivery this morning, so check your doorbell batteries for tomorrow morning!!!

Have a good weekend everyone... me an DH are off to London to see The Producers on stage and staying over night without the children!! THANKS MUM!!!

Juliex

[SJK]

good afternoon

just to let you know i got kims Cj from suzy this morning will be posting suzy's to anna tomorrow morning

sj xx

[Racheal]

Racheal - I see you're going on holiday - do you want me to hold onto LowryGirl's cj for a week?

woo, yes please.

sorry my computer has kept me signed on for the last few days, without me realising sorry. :blink:

Racheal

[lowrygirl]

Morning ladies.

Just to let you know that I have posted BoltBunny's cj to you, Louise by recorded delivery this morning, so check your doorbell batteries for tomorrow morning!!!

Have a good weekend everyone... me an DH are off to London to see The Producers on stage and staying over night without the children!! THANKS MUM!!!

Juliex

received it this morning - the postie knocked luckily.
I have posted A walk on the wild side to cropkat this morning.

[kiansloveruk]

Hiya!

I received cropkat's vintage travel CJ this morning....but I have no clue what to do :(

Will have a think about it.

Love n Kisses

Kim :D

[Racheal]

Glad to hear, cropkat's cj arrived safely this am.
Racheal

[boltbunny]

Kathyrn,

Anna's journal is safely in the US.

I have just finished your cj and will have my hubby mail it off tomorrow.

Lori

[cropkat]

Louise - I've just received Scrap-happy's CJ this morning. Isn't it lovely? I was taken by suprise by the theme - don't know why. I'm off to have a think.

[scrap-happyuk]

HI Morag - I just wanted a different theme to some of the more obvious CJ titles. Hope you have fun adding to my book and that it's not too scarey a challenge!! It's good to know its safe too:)

Julie

[lowrygirl]

Have a good weekend everyone... me an DH are off to London to see The Producers on stage and staying over night without the children!! THANKS MUM!!!

Juliex
How was the weekend Julie?

It's been quiet on here is everyon hard at work?

[winterbaby]

Must be Louise :) I'm only on here briefly myself ;) :)

[boltbunny]

Everyday things is in the air.

[scrap-happyuk]

Louise - it was fab thanks!

The show was sooo funny - talk about politically incorrect! Tne we found this most amazing chinese restaurant, full of Chinese peeps (so you know its good food) and the bill was under £40!

Saturday morning got up, checkout out and went on the London Eye, a great experience AND I HAVE LOADS OF PHOTOS!! (just need to find the time to put them in a LO). Had a walk down Regents Street, and found a lovely bead shop just off there so managed to buy some stash related trhings too! the Oxford Street, then home. Its was great to be an adult for 24 hours and not to worry about pushchairs and holding onto our other kids through the shops and Tube stations, etc. :D

Crashed back to reality now though :lol: don't you just love half term??!!

Juliex

[Racheal]

evening all
popped into work this afternoon, picked up LowryGirl's cj, it's lovely, thinking cap on
Racheal

[scrap-happyuk]

Lori, the Everyday things CJ arrived through my letter box today, thanks.

Gosh those brown papers bags are HUGE IRL !!! :D

Juliex

[boltbunny]

They are! The one's I used for mine are tiny!

I will be working on My Favorite Song this weekend and then off to you.

[Racheal]

Gosh those brown papers bags are HUGE IRL !!! :D

Juliex


Snap - but aren't they great!

Racheal

[KatieM]

Happy Birthday Lori!!! Hope you have a good day!

Kathryn :)

[boltbunny]

Thank you!

It was a quiet one.

[scrap-happyuk]

Lori - sometimes the quiet ones are the best! Happy birthday!


Louise, I have finished the Everyday Things CJ... would you like it early, or would you prefer me to post it to you as scheduled? I don't mind either way!

Hope you all have a good weekend.

Juliex

[lowrygirl]

Louise, I have finished the Everyday Things CJ... would you like it early, or would you prefer me to post it to you as scheduled? I don't mind either way!


Can you post on Friday Julie - I'd love to havie it early but Saturday is the only day that I can sign for it of the postman (assuming the doorbell is working!!).

[scrap-happyuk]

No worries, that's fine by me!!

Juliex

[KatieM]

Hello ladies! I am trying to make sure that everyone is where they should be regarding the CJs, so below is what I think is the case. Please post below if I have got it wrong for you!

KatieM has Things we collect or collected when we were young to be posted 4th March
Boltbunny has My favourite song to be posted 4th March
Scrap-happyuk has The everyday things to be posted 4th March
Lowrygirl has Home sweet home to be posted 4th March
Cropkat has A walk on the wild side to be posted 4th March
Racheal has Lowry's CJ to be posted 4th March
Kiansloveruk has Vintage travel to foreign destinations to be posted 4th March
SuzyB has Flowers to be posted 4th March
Sara-Jane still has Believe CJ (posting date 11th Feb) and Kiansloveruk's CJ to be posted 4th March
Amcmen has no CJ.

So post below if I am wrong! Thanks,

Kathryn :)

[boltbunny]

Working on My Favorite Song today.

[Racheal]

Been working on my words today! Racheal

[lowrygirl]

I do have Home Sweet Home - better get to work on it!

[SuzyB]

Yep, have Flowers CJ, done and ready for posting date :)

[scrap-happyuk]

yay Kathryn, You is correct!!! Everyday things is finished and waiting to be posted on Friday.

Julie

[SJK]

posted i believe yesterday to anna
sorry for delay beenm manic with exams and re sitting two

the other one is nearly ready for posting and will be on time

anna do u wnat next one before p;osting date or shall i wiat till the 4th
sj xx

[amcmen]

Hi SJ, no sign of CJ yet - but then had no post whatsoever today. Personally I think the postie takes odd days off and just pretend he delivers the post, as I'll get none for a few days, then I'll get masses.

If you are happy to just post the CJ (recorded) when you are ready.

Anna x

[SJK]

the i believe jounal is sent recorded

will send this one wed or thursday then if thats ok with u

its techniques in card making and scrapping just to let u get ur thinking cap on

hope the CJ arrive stomorrow
sj xx

[amcmen]

Hi SJK

The I believe CJ arrived on Tuesday thank you - hope exams are going well, I usually find a big glass of wine helps!

Busy scrapping! Catch up with you later.

Kathryn - will have it done by Staurday, can I pop it over to you then?

Anna xx

[Racheal]

Hi all
A walk on the wild side, safely received this morning. looks lovely.
Words safely posted this afternoon.

Racheal

[lowrygirl]

I'm ready to post, if I can get to the post office as the roads here are thick with snow.

[KatieM]

I'm ready to post, if I can get to the post office as the roads here are thick with snow.

Ooh, you lucky thing! No snow again for us! :(
Hope its not too restricting for you though!

Kathryn :)

[SJK]

received flowers CJ yestyerday and posting techniques today
we have snow today hopefully get out and take some pictures

[boltbunny]

Snow? It was near the 80's here this week! It's supposed to be cooler here this weekend, only in the 60's.

I send My Fav Song out on Wednesday. Hope you get it soon.

Lori

[Racheal]

No snow in sunny bournemouth either, mind you we're not up to 80's a mere 3 I'm told today.
Racheal

[scrap-happyuk]

Racheal, nice to hear my book is coming along nicely :D

It's very cold here too - been out today watching my DS play football...temp 3oC but wind chill is more like -1oC!!

Lori...rather envious of your glorious weather (would always prefer to be too hot than too cold!) WIll let you know when the next book arrives.

HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND ALL!! My DH is off to Leeds all day Sunday, so hopefully I can get my scrapping stuff out and play!

Juliex

[KatieM]

Hi Ladies,
I've amended the first post to say what is where. Please post when you have received your next CJ so I can keep a track for everyone.

Kathryn :)

[lowrygirl]

I have received everyday things - I love it and can't wait to get started. Morag I didn't get to the post office on saturday, I avoided driving as the roads were so bad and our local post office was closed last year. It went on my way to work this morning so you should receive it tomorrow all being well.

[SJK]

hi girls posted the techniques recorded delivery today!! and have flowers until the next postoing

sj xx

[scrap-happyuk]

Morning - received My Favourite Song from Lori in America this morning...going to get cracking in it straight away!

Juliex

[cropkat]

I have just received Lori's Home Sweet Home book. It is completely fab. Lori I love where you live - it looks so nice - a great place to call home. I'm afraid downtown Solihull doesn't quite match it but I'll try and get some photos.

[amcmen]

Afternoon all, the next CJ arrived (techniques) yesterday thank you SJ.

Anna

[Racheal]

Evenin all
Just been for my walk on the wildside, really enjoyed this one. thanks julie
Racheal

[SuzyB]

Ive not received anything yet - think Im expecting Vintage Travel - Kim, have you posted yet?

[scrap-happyuk]

Thanks Racheal!!

I am still working on My Favourite Song, and seeing as DH is going to Thailand for 15 days on Thursday, I think I will get properly stuck in to my scrapping then... in fact I think I will probably turn the dining room into MY room for a fortnight and the kids can eat in the lounge :D (They will think that's a treat eating in front of the TV!! and will keep me happy too)

SuzyB - hope the CJ turns up soon....posting was last week - hopefully Kim can fill you in.

Julie

Julie

[SuzyB]

Received Vintage Travel today, absolutely gorgeous!!! Will have to get my thinking cap on for this one !

[amcmen]

Afternoon all - handed techniques to Kathryn this morning over Starbucks and a very naughty toddler (mine not hers!)

Anna xx

[KatieM]

Anna, I realised that I didn't give you my coffee money :rolleyes: Drinks on me next time!

Lori, I will have two Cj's finished by Wednesday. Are you ok to get them both at once?

Kathryn :)

[amcmen]

Kathryn - please don't worry about it - I'm saving on postage, so the least I can do is buy the coffees, will add cake next time if you like.........

[scrap-happyuk]

Hi girls. Just checking in and saying hi!! DH has been away for 4 days and I haven't done a bit of scrapping :( No sooner did he walk out the door, I came down with a stinking head cold the same night, and have been suffering ever since!! Just typical :angry: anyways, definately be getting the stash out tomorrow....I am having withdrawals!

Hope you all had a good weekend,
Juliex

[SuzyB]

Hi peeps,

Hope everyone is well.

Sara-Jane, just to let you know, have put Vintage Travel in the post to you today :)

[SJK]

thansk suzie i will be posting flowers cj on friday
sj xx

[scrap-happyuk]

"My Favourite Song" CJ is finished and ready to post on Friday, Louise :)

[lowrygirl]

You won't believe this but I'm ready too!!!

Fvourite song next - better get my thinking cap on.

[KatieM]

I have I Believe and Favourite Techniques packaged and ready to post tomorrow.

Kathryn :)

[scrap-happyuk]

WOW Kathryn - you're steaming through these, aren't you!!

[Racheal]

A walk on the wild side posted yesterday to Kim, (friday) Sorry to see this one go. thanks for the walk!
Home sweat Home received from Cropcat this morning, looks lovely.
Racheal

[scrap-happyuk]

Racheal - it's good to hear you enjoyed my CJ!! I can't wait to get it back (already!! :lol: )

I must say that our group have covered topics/subjects that I haven't come across before - which makes it all the more fun :)

DH is still away in Thailand...I am meant to be decorating the downstairs toilet whilst he's gone, but am feeling really low at the moment, and quite frankly can't be bothered with anything to do with the house...which is why I am sitting on here.

Hope you are all having a better weekend than me ;)

[Racheal]

OO julie
sorry you are having a low patch. here's sending you some ((((hugs)))).
I'm at work!!! and it's a bit quiet.

Hope your w/e improves.

here's wishing you all a good we
Racheal

[lowrygirl]

Favourite song arrived here this morning and I have posted everyday things to morag this morning - on time!!!!!

[scrap-happyuk]

Louise - Did you know I posted the Favourite Song Cj at 5.30pm yesterday??! And people moan about the poor service they get from Royal Mail....I don't think you could have got it any faster, even if I brought it to you myself!! :D

[cropkat]

Louise - thanks for the update. Can't wait to get the next one. I love the anticipation of waiting for a CJ to arrive (or am I just sad?)

I'm really enjoying this group. It's nice doing a different theme each time. My other CJ's were/are a single theme which does make it easier to get into the swing of things, but I never know what's landing next!

[lowrygirl]

Louise - Did you know I posted the Favourite Song Cj at 5.30pm yesterday??! And people moan about the poor service they get from Royal Mail....I don't think you could have got it any faster, even if I brought it to you myself!! :D

It was delivered at 7:30 am I answered in my big fluffy dressing gown- not a sight you would have liked i'm sure.

[cropkat]

Katie - I've just received your lovely CJ - thanks Louise. The entries are fantastic. Need to think long and hard about this one!

[SuzyB]

Hi ladies, hope everyone is well :)

Kim, just wondered if you have posted yet, if not, can you give me some idea of when to expect it? thank you! :)

[scrap-happyuk]

HI girls.

Kathryn - have you heard from Lori (Boltbunny) lately?? Only she doesn't seem to have been on UKS for a couple of weeks now, and was wondering when I was to expect the next CJ, especially as you were posting another 2 off to her :rolleyes:

[SJK]

suzy sorry menat to say got CJ from you in the middle of week but it had been deleivered on the 23rd just didnt have chance to get to the sorting office sooner

sj xx

[KatieM]

Hi ladies.
Just to let you know I'll be offline for about a week starting on Sat 1st April. Any problems in that time, let winterbaby (tracy) know but hopefully when full service is restored there won't be any worries.

Julie - have PM'd you hun.

Kathryn :)

[boltbunny]

Julie,
Kathryn. I just received your pm..and have pm'd you back. I am sorry to say that I am the big hold up. I won't be posting the next cj until saturday...it's the favorite collections cj. I have just received the two cj's that Kathyrn has posted me....that was okay that you sent more than one at a time. :)

I will get caught up within the next two weeks and post those two out as I finish. I am at work right now and have some time on my hands, so I am going to sit here and plan my layouts.

Thanks for your patience...

Lori

[scrap-happyuk]

Morning Lori!!

Just good to hear from you :) I was getting worried that you weren't well. Post on when you are ready (I already have an idea in my head for the childhood collections CJ - as long as no-one else has beaten me to it!!)

Have a good day

[boltbunny]

Great! I was feeling really bad about the delay. My list of "to do's" is soooo long, I thinkg I joined up for one to many atc swaps and what nots.

I will get it out by Saturday. It's nice now that one of our po in my town now has extended hours...until 400 on Saturday.

[amcmen]

Hello everyone. Just to say I have the flowers CJ.

Anna x

[SuzyB]

Evening all :)

Kim, Words CJ arrived today thanks xx

[boltbunny]

Suzy I love your avatar! Too cute.

Julie cj has been sent. I hope it makes it to you by the end of the week.

My goal is to mail out the other 2 I have received out a week Wednesday.

Lori

[boltbunny]

We are moving along at a good pace...do you think we will finish early?

[scrap-happyuk]

Will stalk the postie at the weekend Lori, thanks :)

[scrap-happyuk]

Kathryn, I know you're busy, but would it be possible to see who's got what on the front page...as Lori says we are getting through these at a good pace, and I was just wondering where everyone else was at??!! (When you've got the time, hun :D )

[amcmen]

Julie - I think Kathryn is on holiday at the moment.

Anna x

[scrap-happyuk]

Thanks Anna

[SuzyB]

Does that mean if we're finished early with one we should be sending on? Ive finished with 'Words' but the posting date isnt until 22nd - Sara-Jane, do you want it early or do you want me to hold on to it? Im always happy to receive early, if it helps.

[scrap-happyuk]

Suzy - I think as long as you check with your recipient that they are willing and able to receive early, then that's fine to post on. I know that Lowrygirl who I post to can only receive my cj's on a Saturday, so I have to be a whole week ahead of myself at a time (and this is yet to happen, I am afraid). But the good news is there doesn't appear to be any holdups either! Hope that helps :)

[boltbunny]

It doesn't bother me to receive early or to receive more than one at a time. Until the last mailing I tried to mail early, if I could.
Julie, what part of the UK are you located?

[scrap-happyuk]

I am in Bedfordshire England, which is a little less than 1 hour north of London. (You will see when your book returns home!!)

[boltbunny]

Is England made mainly up of small towns? On the tv and in tv shows you don't see many huge cities like NY, which has over 17 million! My town only has 40,000.

Sorry if that sounded duh......

[boltbunny]

After I finish these two journals....I will only have 4 left!!! That is quick and that is why I think we will finish early.

[boltbunny]

I keep hitting enter... I have been in several groups on 2peas...hope I can mention that site....and I don't think I will get one back. It has been gone for almost two years. Can you believe that? I was a member of the peapals and it was with that group. I think the girl who started that group has it. It really ticks me off because it was all handmade. Erggggggggg.

My dd (12yold) is in a group and should have had her journal back last year. I know that it is in Fl. I have tried my darndest to get in contact with them, but without any luck.

They system over here is wayyyyy better. More accountablity. I understand there are a few flakers, but over all my experience has been great!

[scrap-happyuk]

Lori - I believe that the total population for Great Britain is around 56 million "Officially" registered, and of that figure, 49 million are in England. London has a population of 1.1 million, so we are way off your NY population figures!! Still seems awful cramped when I visit London :)

That is terrible to hear that CJ's don't always come home - I would be fuming :angry: . This is my 4th CJ and I have been really pleased with the groups I have been in...there usually seems to be the odd hiccup every now and again with late posting, but I just LOVE CJ's!!!

[lowrygirl]

Suzy - I think as long as you check with your recipient that they are willing and able to receive early, then that's fine to post on. I know that Lowrygirl who I post to can only receive my cj's on a Saturday, so I have to be a whole week ahead of myself at a time (and this is yet to happen, I am afraid). But the good news is there doesn't appear to be any holdups either! Hope that helps :)

Julie, Don't let me cause you any probs, I'm in on a Saturday to sign for the CJ but if it comes any other day they will take it to the sorting office and I'll pick it up the following Saturday. Saturdays are good for me, but post when ever it suits you.:D
Louise

[scrap-happyuk]

Louise - you are no trouble at all :D I would rather have someone's CJ sitting in my house safe and sound, than at a sorting office for a week, and that fact that Lori posts to me from USA means that I am generally having 2 weeks to complete my entries, and not 3 anyway, which I am happy to work to. I was just saying that I am probably one of the few that would not be posting early (Look, now I'm waffling :lol: ) BASICALLY - NO WORRIES, HUN!!

[KatieM]

Hi everyone! I'm back from the sunny Isle of Wight (and it was, most of the time!) had a great time. I'll try to update the fron page as soon as I can, but have only managed to sneek on here 'cos DH has taken DS2 to a birthday party but will be back soon and will need the 'puter to catch up on business, so it may not be until Tuesday evening. (I'm also hoping to go to Alexandra Palace tomorrow for the stamp and so on show)

I see no problem with moving on with the CJ if you are able to, no pressure if you can't post until the date though. As already said, so long as you ask before sending on early and its ok then lets do it.
Lori, I have a CJ that is about 2 years in the waiting too. It is almost back to me though!

Kathryn :)

[SJK]

i got the words CJ on monday

when is the next posting date????

sj xx

[scrap-happyuk]

SJ - I think that its the 22nd April...4 weeks because of Easter :) Check Kathryn's spreadsheet at the front!

[amcmen]

OMG - it's nearly posting time again!

Still working on flowers, but should have it ready for the weekend. Subject to being left alone for 5 mins!

Kathryn, I wish I'd known you were off to IW, I was there all over Easter, my parents live there (and my middle son was born there - as was I)!!!

[Racheal]

Hi ladies
Will be posting Home sweet home tomorrow.
Racheal

[scrap-happyuk]

Morning ladies - just checking in...

The Things I collect CJ is all ready to post to you today Louise - can't wait to get the next ones, as I am on a roll at the moment :D

Hope you are all well. I am looking forward to tonight as it's the start of the cybercrop - my first one!!

[cropkat]

Racheal I put a lovely paperbag book in the post to you yesterday. Hopefully you will have it today or Monday.

Can't wait for my next one...

[scrap-happyuk]

Any chance of updating the front list ?? I have no idea who's got my book...just like to keep track :D

[KatieM]

Ok. I am trying to work out where everything is, so if you have a CJ and I haven't put it next to your name, please post below so I can amend this list and update it to the front of the thread!

KatieM has Flowers
Boltbunny has I Believe
Scrap-happyuk has Favourite Techniques
Lowrygirl has The things I collect
Cropkat has My Favourite Song ('cos the PO keep sending it back!)
Racheal has The Everyday things
Kiansloveruk has Home Sweet home?
SuzyB has walk on the wildside
Sara -Jane words
Amcmen has none?

They seem to be out of order somehow, so I need to know where Vintage Travel is (forgive me if it is glaringly obvious from the posts!)
If it is incorrect above - let me know! I'll try to sort it out tonight. I know they are all with us, but they are going at such a speed that if I blink I miss them! :lol:

Kathryn :)

[SuzyB]

I have walk on the wildside which is ready to go off whenever :)

[Racheal]

Hello ladies
A lovely paper cj (little things) arrived this morning, from cropkat. postie is stalking me. He caught me in the street to sign for it on the way to work.
Ideas flowing for my entry.
Racheal

[cropkat]

Racheal that book is gorgeous isn't it? I think it's Katie's - you're in for a treat!

[amcmen]

Hi Kathryn - I have flowers for you, do you want to meet for Starbucks on Wednesday afternoon? No worries if you can't, I'll pop it through your letter box.

[KatieM]

Hi Kathryn - I have flowers for you, do you want to meet for Starbucks on Wednesday afternoon? No worries if you can't, I'll pop it through your letter box.
Wish I could Anna - would save me from working! :(

I'm not free until Friday morning this week!

Have updated as much as I know up to know in the post above.

Kathryn :)

[lowrygirl]

I left My favourite song at the post office this eveing on my way home. The post lady is sheer delight (not) at that time of the day and tends to chunner on about missing the van, so i guess it may go tomorrow am - still at least she let me in - she was just turning the open/closed sign over.

I have a missed delivery card that was posted on Friday so I guess that it is my next CJ - I'll probably het to the delivery office ob Wednesday, so I'll let you know.

[amcmen]

Friday is fine with me - Starbucks after the school run?

[boltbunny]

Julie....you should be getting "Favorite Techniques" anyday now because I mailed it off the end of last week.

I have "Believe" and I am putting the finishing touches on it today and I will get it mailed off on Wednesday or have my dh do that.

Those are the two that Kathryn sent me about 3 weeks ago. I just checked back over the schedule...and apparently I sent these two out of order:wacko:

[boltbunny]

Julie. You don't mind if I go ahead and send the Believe journal next week even though the posting date isn't until the 13th?

[scrap-happyuk]

Julie. You don't mind if I go ahead and send the Believe journal next week even though the posting date isn't until the 13th?
Lori, early posting is fine by me :D

Just received "Favorite Techniques" in the post this morning...I am rather jealous of your extensive eyelet collection :P!!! As soon as I opened this book I knew what technique I want to cover, so send on the next CJ!!

Louise - can't believe that the Royal Mail are doing same day delivery now...I posted the CJ to you on the Friday!! :lol:

Hope everyone else is having a good time completing these books...I'm getting itchy fingers already with wanting my book to return home (I can be a little impatient :P).

Thanks for sorting out where we are with our books Kathryn :D

[amcmen]

Hi kathryn,

I droped the CJ thought your letter box this afternoon, hope you got it ok.

Anna x

[KatieM]

Hi Anna,
I have it in my crafty area right now! Thank you for getting it to me. sorry I wasn't around.

Kathryn :)

[lowrygirl]

Guess what was delivered back to me yesterday - yes the favourite song CJ :( - I can only guess that it has been delivered to the return address instead of to Morag. What a waste of money!

So I shall post again tomorrow.

Louise

[scrap-happyuk]

Oh how annoying Louise - but at least it's not lost...I'm sure Kathryn will be able to fill the gaps in for the up to date list now :D (there's always a silver lining...)

[scrap-happyuk]

Morning all :)

Louise, as I've finished the "Techniques" CJ early I will post it first class today, so you are in to sign for it tomorrow - hope that's ok with you.

Have a good bank holiday weekend everyone :D

[KatieM]

Ok, I think I pretty much have it sorted out, but could be very wrong! The only one I am not sure of at all is Vintage Travel
If you have it let me know!

KatieM has Flowers
Boltbunny has I Believe
Scrap-happyuk has Favourite Techniques
Lowrygirl has none?
Cropkat has Things I collect
Racheal has My Favourite Song & The Everyday things
Kiansloveruk has Home Sweet home?
SuzyB has walk on the wildside
Sara -Jane Vintage travel and words
Amcmen has none?

Kathryn :)

[SuzyB]

Hi ladies

Kathryn I know Vintage Travel arrived safely with Sara-Jane on 23rd March as she posted on here to say it had arrived so I would presume looking at your list that its still with her?

[KatieM]

Hi ladies

Kathryn I know Vintage Travel arrived safely with Sara-Jane on 23rd March as she posted on here to say it had arrived so I would presume looking at your list that its still with her?

Thanks Suzy! I'll update now! I knew I would miss something going through the posts!

Kathryn :)

[amcmen]

Hi Kathryn. SJ pmed me to say that she has moved out of her flat and the CJ is still packed - she will get it unpacked and posted off to me some time next week.

Anna x

[KatieM]

Hi Kathryn. SJ pmed me to say that she has moved out of her flat and the CJ is still packed - she will get it unpacked and posted off to me some time next week.

Anna x

Cool, so long as we know! Glad I am sorted regarding where they all are! We will have to get together for a coffee soon.

The flowers CJ is Fab! Hope I can do it justice!

Kathryn :)

[cropkat]

Kathryn

I'll let you know when the Fav Song CJ gets here! It's amazing how the PO can get things so wrong. Can't wait - we have had amazing books go around - it really has been an excellent group. I've really loved everybody's work.

[amcmen]

Hello - I'm still here, sorry if I am absent from time to time, I try to limit myself on UKS, as I find I spend hours on here and then have no time to do any scrapping!!
Or as my hubby complains, hours on here so the house is a mess, the cupboards are empty, the sink's piled high and the kids are running amok :D

SJ - can you let me know when you have posted and I can harrass the postie, hope the move went went.

Anna x

[cropkat]

Postie has just delivered Anna's fantastic favourite song CJ here & also SJ's fab Things I collect. Louise you can breathe easy!

[SuzyB]

Just had a thought - SJ does this mean I should be posting somewhere else now?? Was just about to post on Walk on the Wild side and remembered reading you had moved?
Can you let me know where you'd like it sending please :)

[lowrygirl]

Postie has just delivered Anna's fantastic favourite song CJ here & also SJ's fab Things I collect. Louise you can breathe easy!

phew that's a relief!

[boltbunny]

I sent The I Believe CJ a week ago last Friday.

I don't have any CJ's now.

Only 4 more to do.......for me.

[scrap-happyuk]

Hi Lori - I still haven't received it yet, but we've had a bank holiday since your posting, and our postal system seems to fall apart when they all take a day off!! SO hoping to get it in the next day or so. :)

[lowrygirl]

I've got hold of the favourite techniques CJ now. Haven't a clue what to do as everything I thought of has already gone:wacko: I'll just have to be inventive I think.
Louise

[cropkat]

Louise don't say that - I'm following you! Hopefully I'll learn a new technique at Bonanza (if I can tear myself away from the shopping).LOL.

[lowrygirl]

I'm searching through back issues of all my mags for inspiration! fortunately I have it early so have a while to think about it.

[KatieM]

Hello everyone!
Hope you are all well and enjoying the sun!
How is everyone doing with being ready to post this weekend? Any problems please let me and the person you are posting to know!
I have posted on the Flowers CJ today to Lori. Hope it doesn't take too long to get to you this time.

Kathryn :)

[amcmen]

Hi - I think I have a the CJ SJ posted waiting for me - I missed the postie by 5 mins and when I went to collect it after the school run, saw that the delivery office closed at 2pm - was not a happy bunny.

Anyway will I think it is Vintage Travel I am getting, sorry Kathryn, don't think I will be able to turn it round in 2 days - and don't want to rush it, so may have to be next week.

Anna

[cropkat]

Hi everyone. Hope you are all well.

Elaine - I'm going to need a little bit more time as the CJ was posted to me a couple of weeks late. I hope that's ok. I'm currently doing a course at the mo so I've been unable to catch up. Hopefully though I can get it done at the weekend. I will let you know!

[lowrygirl]

Hi everyone. Hope you are all well.

Elaine - I'm going to need a little bit more time as the CJ was posted to me a couple of weeks late. I hope that's ok. I'm currently doing a course at the mo so I've been unable to catch up. Hopefully though I can get it done at the weekend. I will let you know!

sorry I'm at fault for that, Morag did receive it very late from me. :(

[Racheal]

Hi ladies
Little things will be going in the post tomorrow.
no worries cropkat - send when you are ready.

Racheal

[amcmen]

I collected Words from the PO today - will get that done over the weekend.
When are you about for coffee next week Kathryn?

Anna x

[lowrygirl]

Morag, favourite techniques is ready to send. I think it's not due until the next posting (another 3 weeks away) so let me know if you want me to send it or hang onto it.
Louise

[cropkat]

Louise can you hang on to it as I still have the collections to do.

Racheal - I sent the lovely 'My fav songs' today. I didn't get there until late so it probably won't get to you until Weds.