Anything Goes CJ *HOST WANNA_SCRAP?*

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Anything Goes CJ

Organizers Name wanna_scrap? (http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/boards/private.php?do=newpm&userid=4241)

Status: Running

Posting Frequency: Every Three Weeks

Completion By: 11th September 2006

Posting Schedule:
1st Posting: 06 March 2006
2nd Posting: 27 March 2006
3rd Posting: 17 April 2006
4th Posting: 08 May 2006
5th Posting: 29 May 2006
6th Posting: 19 June 2006
7th Posting: 10 July 2006
8th Posting: 31 July 2006
9th Posting: 21 August 2006
Last Posting: 11 September 2006

Rules for Mailing:
Posting of CJ in a heavy-duty, bubble padded envelope, which will take the reuse and abuse by Royal Mail
It is recommended CJ is placed in a sandwich/ziploc bag to protect it from the elements.
Posting should be 1st Class and on the dates listed above.
Details
Anything Goes


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[bethlee]

Sorry to be a little dim on this, but do I post on this thread, or has a different one started? Please could I sign up for this?

[wanna_scrap?]

aaaaw beth my wee chicken licken - its already full. I try and get another organised soon and earmark you as my number one man! Cos I wubs your scwapping and stampin style

[wanna_scrap?]

For all the girls involved on this CJ - as you know this is an "anything goes" CJ. This was initially Dyan Reaveleys idea and we must determine our themes so we can set some ideas up for planning.

In this thread - please meet and greet and talk amongst yourselves when you can and dont let this be a failure (most I have been on have flunked!). I know we all have comitments and stop gaps in our lives and of course there are allowances for weird and wonderful things that hold us up now and again.

Please be upfront if you are lagging but also please show respect for your "addressee". Im not Hitler but I dont want any unsightly incidents for me to take the blame either! I want to have fun fun fun and we have a great bunch of girlies on board - who are


Name ..................... Theme

Dyan Reavley................... Basic Grey Papers
Nicky (who workd with Dyan) Quintessentially British
Kirsty Wiseman ................. Anger Management
Jane Dean......................... Dressing up (arty paperdolls)
WakZak (Julia) .................. Things that make you go mmmmmmm (collage)
Scrap_happyuk (Julie)......... Wise Words and Good Advice
SarahH ............................ World on a plate (recipes of the world)
Judith.............................. Things I like
Flo_&_Co (Sarah)............... East v West
Magpie Mum..................... Handbags and Gladrags


Please pm me your addresses and emails and then I will work out itinerarys etc. ALSO - I need to know what themes you are choosing and I will update this post so you can glance from time to time.

I know Dyans book is 8x8 - the size should be either 6x6 or 8x8 bearing in mind anything bigger means bigger enevlopes and heavier postage costs.

[Flo]

blimey - I didn't realise the company in here was going to be so scary/intimidating/impressive/super talented/downright wow!

:D

Kirsty - I had an 8"x4" book earmarked for this project - would that be ok? if not, I can easily switch to a 6x6, so not a problem....

love the anger management theme LOL

my theme is "East vs West"....some explanation....I was thinking about two of my favourite visual themes - oriental imagery, and cowboys (I looooooooove cowboys) - so I thought, rather than choose one or the other, how about "East vs West"....and let people choose whichever one speaks to them, and then at the end whichever theme has the most entries "wins". I'm not even fussed about how people interpret 'East' and 'West' - East could be geishas, or it could be East Anglia, or it could be the East Coast of America.....West could be the Wild West, or West End nightclubs, or Kanye West....you get the picture!

PMing you my addy straight away....

Sarah

PS I take my CJ commitments VERY seriously, so if anyone's going to be flaking on this one, it sure as billio won't be me.....

[wanna_scrap?]

8x4 is fine - i love unusual sizes myself - i think no bigger than 8" would be fine - across the board. I bet one of you will now say you have an 8.5" . tee hee xx

[Flo]

great , 8x4 it is then :)

now I just have to work out whether to go landscape or portrait .....

[wanna_scrap?]

the pressure man, the pressure!

[scrap-happyuk]

Hiya all!!

Yay, we are up and running :D

My theme is "Wise Words & Good Advice"... Basically a book of all things you would tell your daughter to look out for/be aware of, or what you were told by your mother about our big wide world! Can be silly or serious, 'sup to you! (I still check that I don't have loo roll stuck to the bottom of my shoes when walking out of a public toilet - thanks Mum!!)

My book is a 7 x 5 - hope this is ok with you girls!

Kirsty - have pm'ed you :)

CAN'T WAIT TO GET STARTED!!

Juliex

[Flo]

just popping by to see if we have had any more themes chosen yet....but it seems not....but never mind, I like surprises! :D

[SarahH]

Hi! Just checking in!
Will pm you now with the details, not yet decided on the size or shape, but my theme will be 'World on a Plate'.

Catch up later when not so tired (flew back from the Falklands yesterday and still not too sure which way is up!)

Saz x

[Wakzak]

Hi All

WAKZAK here!!!

My GOD!!! Didn't know the CREME DE LA CREME of the craft world would be involved (really scared - but excited at the same time).

I have just spoken to Julie who has enlightened me, as to how this all works. I must, I must, I must catch up.

I would like the theme to be about "Things That Make You go MMMMM" so anything from shoes/handbags/vodka/chocolate/art/paper/paints but no soppy photographs of kids or husbands please. Anything that makes you drool with delight!!!!! Hope this is OK with you all.

By the way will someone reply so that I know I'm doing this right!!! It's my age????

Julia Zak

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[SarahH]

Hi Julia!

It's all down hill from now! (and VERY addictive!) Enjoy putting your cj together....

Saz x

[Jane]

Hi girlies, can I just say that my paper dolls are arty dolls NOT paperkins type dolls :blink: Any paperkins will be burned slowly and painfully upon their arrival :ph34r:

:lol: :lol:

[SarahH]

Just re reading the instructions.... can we all post first class RECORDED please? The cj I am currently in has had a few go missing but have all been returned to sender as they were recorded delivery. It is worth the few pennies more! Once these books become bulky and squishy, they become more inviting to the crooked postie too! Unlikely to be touched if they are recorded aswell. Just a thought, hope you all agree......

Saz x

[Flo]

but no soppy photographs of kids or husbands please.

how about photos of men who aren't our husbands? ;)

I'll have to dust off my pic of the Desperate Housewives gardener again Julie - LOL

[Flo]

I always post recorded anyway, out of pure superstition, not convinced that it makes much difference in reality though....

undelivered mail should be returned anyway, assuming it has an address on the back - but it does get returned quicker if it was sent recorded (the sorting office will keep it for 7 days vs 3 weeks)

[wanna_scrap?]

Hi Judith and everyone else!! Im at my mothers right now but will be in full flow with cj politics as from monday. Ill pm you your cj buddy details on Monaday too - just waiting for one girl to get in touch and we are on!

ps. first class recorded is fine by me. Im a mail order business and know trouble associated with RM at time.

[jude]

Glad to be onboard, just getting the hang of this forum posting!

My theme is 'Things I Like' and the size of my book is 8 x 8. Anything goes into it, except the dreaded peel offs, glitter and fur! So go for it gals!!

[scrap-happyuk]

Sarah... he IS a scrummy gardener, so young, so fit...(best stop dribbling in my keyboard!! lol)

But I do know what Julia means about the personal stuff...I wouldn't want a book of other peeps' families - just not my thing.

I always post recorded...for the extra pennies I feel better about sending out our precious artwork - I'd be gutted if I ever had my book lost, and would feel sooo guilty and responsible if someone else's book I was posting on went missing too.

Hope you are all well and getting stuck in, DH is out tonight so have already purchased my bottle of red for the evening, a "lazy cow" microwave meal for one, and a packet of Minstrels. Did I mention I am meant to be dieting??? Mwahhhahaha :lol: :lol:

Juliex

[SarahH]

Julie!! I'm disgusted in you!!!!! Still, as my DH is out with yours and I am officially eating for two, I guess I may just do the same!
Have a great, scrapping evening!

Saz x

[Wakzak]

Hi All

Thanks for clarifying my theme "ThingsThat Make you Go MMMMMM" Julie, don't mind Gardener from Desperate Housewives MMMMMM (FLO), Diet Coke men MMMMMMMMM, Johnny Depp MMMMMMMMMMMMM, OH my god I must now get my mind out of the gutter!!!!!!

Great about the recorded, no probs. By the way my CJ will be 8 X 8.

Sarah how's the bump OK I hope. Judith great to see your smiling face.

Julia

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[jude]

Arty dolls, how does that work?

[jude]

Julia, It's only in a photo!

[Jane]

Here you go - arty dolls (http://www.art-e-zine.co.uk/dolls.html)

Then you dress them up however you want :D

[scrap-happyuk]

Wow Jane...they look like fun!

But it also looks like I will need to buy MORE stamps!! :lol: (any excuse)

Julie

[jude]

[whoaa!! nice one, can't wait to try that page!!!!!!

[Flo]

art dolls spook me out! but I'll do my best :D

[SarahH]

just checking in to see if everyone is ready yet? My book is now finished but I just need to sign in and complete my own layout. Should be on time to post on Monday. Looking forward to getting started!

Saz x

[jude]

I'm ready with mine too, but no details of who to post to yet.

[wanna_scrap?]

hi dudes. The order you see the names in post #4 is the order we are sending out the art work.

Dyan send to Nicky, nicky sends to me, I send to jane and so on.

Post your work out Monday please and use recorded delivery when you can. As this is a three week turnaround, it might work out cheaper down the line to send second class recorded.

Im sorry I havent been so active, as you know I have a squillion things to do but Im passionate about this project and I want everyone to enjoy it.

Ill email the addresses of your posting buddy tonight xx

[wanna_scrap?]

oh and we have an emergency spare space - im waiting for beth to get back in touch. im sure she will play along.. she is a great stamper xx

[Flo]

I have nobody to post to yet.....just as well as my book is nowhere near finished yet - I'd better get my skates on!!! :O

[Wakzak]

Hi

Just checking in Kirsty (great GAL, full of life). Thanks for the info Kirsty will post to Julie (Scrap_happyuk) no probs. One thought, ADDRESS, how do I get that. I know you all probably know, bit it's my age.

Can't wait to see what you all produce. SADLY, I find this all very exciting.

Hope to hear from someone soon!!!!

Julia

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[Jane]

Gill's doing something girlie with shoes and handbags I think

[Flo]

oh dear oh dear - I don't own a handbag and my shoes are not very girly! I'll just have to improvise :)

[scrap-happyuk]

Hiya, I am all ready to go...finished my signing in pages last night.

Hope you are all ok... has anyone got their posting addresses yet??

Juliex

[wanna_scrap?]

nobody has got their addresses yet - you dont need one Julie - you are sending to sarah!

[wanna_scrap?]

Have messaged you all so you should know your addressee.

Please please be up front if you cannot make a posting deadline. We all have thinsg that prevent us from doing things on time (I should know, Im the queen of crappy things happening at the wrong time!)

Im so lucky to be in a group of such talented gals xxxx

[Gill W]

Will try my bestest to have this ready for Monday :o But I only said yes yesterday! & I post to Dyan NO pressure then:unsure:
Gillx

[Flo]

hi Gill - I'm posting to you and was thinking exactly the same way :P

(about the pressure, not the deadline, I'm 99% confident I can meet the deadline - assuming I can work on my journal non stop all weekend and forfeit the need to sleep, it's only a front cover at the moment....)

Sarah

[Wakzak]

Hi Kirsty

Just to let you know, I have Julie's address.

Julia

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[scrap-happyuk]

Kirsty - talk about a "Blonde Moment" sheeesh, duuuurrrr, etc...!!! Sorry (feeling very stupid :wacko: )

Julie

[Jane]

I've just finished my cover (on my bloggy) and will do my page tomorrow, I feel a bit relieved that I am finally started, as usual I left it too late.

[scrap-happyuk]

By the way, Gill...


WELCOME ON BOARD!!

Juliex

[scrap-happyuk]

Jane, that is a stunning front cover...totally inspirational too. :D (Looking forward to getting my mits on it very soon!)

Juliex

[Flo]

oh no - I usually read your blog quite regularly Jane - but I don't want to see it! I'll have to read with a post it note stuck over the appropriate part of the screen LOL

[Gill W]

By the way, Gill...


WELCOME ON BOARD!!

Juliex


Thanks Julie, Hi everyone, quick lunch break then back to it!:lol:

[Jane]

YEY I'm already to post mine, finished the cover, an intro page and my doll, also a tag sign in page. I didn't think I would get finished and I am so relieved it all went as planned, it was so much fun too!

[wanna_scrap?]

Ahem. Ive just finsihed painting the front cover. Have not decorated it at al nor have i done my sign in pages and intro.

Guess its a late night tonight - but I am looking forward to it xx

[Wakzak]

Finally finished.

Can't wait to see Jane's CJ it looks amazing after looking at her blog. Still feel there are things missing from mine but will finish it when it gets back to me in September. I have left the back cover a little empty as I want to write something after it is finished (not sure what yet!!!)

Well onward and upward, more like upward to bed I'm shattered, work tomorrow, yuk!!!! Need to keep the wolf from the door and more stash in the cupboards.

Kirsty hope you don't work to late, but I know you'll enjoy. Julie will post tomorrow, hope you're OK!!

Julia

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[Gill W]

Finished at last! I have charms & ribbons to add but will do that when it finally comes home. They will just get in the way & make it weigh more. Jane yours looks fab :)
Gillx

[Flo]

glad to see I'm not the only last minute Lizzy!

I'm just putting the finishing touches to mine - I have to print off a little tiny bit to pop in an envelope on my layout, and I'm waiting for Glossy Accents to dry on an accent before I glue it on - but other than that, I'm done, hallelujah!! I didn't think it would ever be finished.

(and I have another CJ starting soon so I'll be going through this all again next weekend - why oh why do we put ourselves through this?! LOL)

Gill I'll be posting tomorrow, so stalk the postie on Tuesday - it'll be going recorded delivery, so I hope he doesn't knock on your door too early...

Sarah

(off to look at Jane's blog now, my self control has crumbled seeing all your comments....)

[Jane]

I haven't done my back cover, I'll wait and do it at the end. I can't wait to get started on the next one now...

[Flo]

phew - that's it done, in its jiffy bag ready for tomorrow

there's nothing like a deadline to get your act in order!

Gill - could you possibly PM me your surname? (just in case it ends up at the sorting office for collection and you have to prove you're you...)

Sarah

[Gill W]

Mine will make the post today too.(pics on my bloggy if anyone is interested) There is never the right envelope when you need it.
Have pm'd you Sarah.
Gill

[Jane]

Julia - could I have your surname too please?

[Wakzak]

Hi Jane

My surname is Zakrzewski or Zak for short. Not sure if you remember me but was on the Scrapcanvas altered art weekend in November (the only one with husband in tow). Had a great weekend would like to go on the next one but still need to make up my mind (its in Wigan).

Anyhow must go need to post my CJ to Julie and need to get back to work only got an hour for my dinner (will surely be late back)!!!!

Julia Z

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[SarahH]

Hi Jude, just to let you know my cj is on its way (1st class recorded)

Saz x

[Flo]

you missed an opportunity there Sarah - Hey Jude instead of Hi Jude :)

Gill - it's in the hands of the Royal Mail, fingers crossed!!

[Gill W]

Not sure if you remember me but was on the Scrapcanvas altered art weekend in November (the only one with husband in tow).
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Hi Julia, I remember you ;) Jane is my sister, (she taught me everything I know and she is the best most wonderful person in the whole wide world) we were there together & we sat with you & Jan :lol:
Gillx

I posted mine to Dyan today.

[Jane]

Mine went off speshel delivery because I hate recorded, this is exciting isn't it? Wonder if Kirky has finished hers yet, she was still faffing at lunch time

[Wakzak]

Hi Gill

Yes I remember you and your sister Jane, you two together are just a scream, you made me laugh so much on that weekend(it's our NORTHERN humour). Hope you and your family are ok. Can't believe you finished your jounal and only found out about it on Friday Brilliant, Fantastic and well done.

Must confess with all this scrapping and altered art talent flying around in this group I'm starting to feel I may not be up to it but will give it my best shot.

Must go dinner to cook only just got in from work. Oh! and I hope Kirsty got finished.

Jane I hope you got my surname OK.

Julia

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[Gill W]

Mine went off speshel delivery because I hate recorded, this is exciting isn't it? Wonder if Kirky has finished hers yet, she was still faffing at lunch time


Why Speshal & not recorded Jane? am I missing something? I don't want to go to work I want to wait in for the postie.
Well Kirky pooh pants did you finish yet??:lol:

[Wakzak]

Hey Gill

Just looked at your blog brill cover love handbags, shoes, clothes etc, etc, etc!

I don't want to go to work either. If it wasn't for all those special kids I'd stay at home with a brew and wait for Jane's CJ and think GOD how the hell do you follow that!!!!

Julia

[Gill W]

Ta Julia, very nice of you to say so :) I know I'm starting to think for Jane's now so Im ready when it comes! LOL

[Jane]

Well for a start, recorded is a pooh colour sticker and speshal is silver and blue, you can't trace recorded if it goes missing and the main reason is because I stuck the wrong sticker on and sent Alex to post it :wacko:

Gill - did you notice I 'edited' your post earlier? :lol:

[Gill W]

Yes I did notice,:ph34r: You are a very sad puppy, but i still love you:wub:

[Jane]

Well Kirky pooh pants did you finish yet??:lol:

Yes - come on - lets see what masterpiece you have created this time, I need some eye candy to drool over.
I'm sure you gave me a donkeys brain and kept ALL of Dyan's for yourself :ph34r:

[wanna_scrap?]

chillout dudes - yes - i finished.

Mines not as fabbo as"Miss Jane Dean Arty Farty you can't come to my party". I wish I had the imagination to come up with her style.

I used basic grey lollipop shoppe and it should be on my blog in 10 minutes.

Im off to go and mooch at yours, Gilly peachipie

[wanna_scrap?]

oooh Gill great job!

Ive put no pictures in my actualy entry - although I have decorated the front and insides.

Is it unusual for you to deorate your own sign in page and ive done that at the rear. Ive supplied a fabbo fat tag to decorate plue each CJ'er gets a wee flower to keep (ok, so its only a punched flower - IM TIGHT!)

[wanna_scrap?]

by the way - who is making fancy blog blinkies - gotta get my fat ass one of those!

[Jane]

That would be me - you know there is no end to my talent :rolleyes: I can even play the national anthem with my armpits :wacko:

[Jane]

Kirsty, your CJ arrived safely with my gorgeous young postman this morning, anyway, after we chatted about footie and I lent him the new Goal DVD I came in to open the box. I sat down to stroke the lushessness and do you know what happened? The dog jumped up at me, knocked my cup of hot choccie all over it then grabbed it out of my hand and chewed it all up. But it's allright. I stuck it all back together again and wiped the drink off it and you would never know it happened so please don't worry. I am sure once it's dried nobody will ever know and if there are any marks I can always make another, I'm sure I had an old notebook from Woolies lying round somewhere....



It's gorgeous mate, I'm not going to post it on early so I can stroke it some more, thanks for the little pressie too, it was very kind xxx

[scrap-happyuk]

Hiyas, all!!

Julia I got your CJ this morning from postie...it's lovely (as expected :) ) Will have to have a think about what makes me go MMMMM, without dribbling in your book!

Looking at your books on your blogs, I feel rather out of my depth, so I am going to be frantically treading water whilst appearing all calm and in control on the surface :wacko:

Have a good day, y'all

Juliex

[wanna_scrap?]

YURKS - Jane. I expect a cheap jotter pad from Woolies would just about be the same as my teeny pink pig book (love those books)

I havent had mine yet - will be beating down the door of Nicki for that (via Dyan - the untouchable!)

Must press on - too much to do and its pee'ing down here... so motivation is lacking.

[Jane]

It's a lovely journal Kirsty - where can I buy one?

[Flo]

mine's a Pink Piggie too :) - off to have a sneak peek at Kirsty's....

nothing here yet - but I'm sure it is working it's way through the WHSmith internal post system, often recorded deliveries don't turn up till the afternoon, so nowt to worry about

[Wakzak]

Hi Jane

Have just nipped home from work, don't normally do that but couldn't wait until tonight to see your CJ (in the flesh so to speak).

It's Fabulous-Gorgeous-Brilliant darling(knew it would be).:wub:

Must go. Back to boring old work!!! Lunch first.

See ya.

Julia

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[Wakzak]

Hi Julie

Glad you got my CJ. Just a thought for everyone else really. Would it be possible for you to leave the blank pages seperate from the CJ for the next person on the list as it will be easier for them to decorate and then they can just put them in as they finish. What do you think? :huh:

I know I made it difficult for you as I think the holes need to be bigger!!!

Anyway have fun and no dribble marks on my CJ it just all gets too messy.:P

:love: Julia

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[Flo]

Jude - it's here :D and it's fab! especially your layout - lush :)

scarily you like LOADS of the same things as me, so I'm going to have to think of a different twist on the "things I like" theme or we're going to end up with two identical pages :) (although I'm not overly keen on the band you mentioned....but my son likes them if that counts)

Sarah

[jude]

Jude - it's here :D and it's fab! especially your layout - lush :)

scarily you like LOADS of the same things as me, so I'm going to have to think of a different twist on the "things I like" theme or we're going to end up with two identical pages :) (although I'm not overly keen on the band you mentioned....but my son likes them if that counts)

Sarah

Glad you like it, I panicked a lot over it! Your son has taste! A good local band for me!!

[Jane]

Thanks for letting me know Julia, it's good that it arrived safely. I've been stroking Kirsty's all day long

[Gill W]

Sarah, your journal arrived just as I was leaving for work, its gorgeous, I had earmarked the very same paper& stickers to 'Go West' with:lol: as we have them in the shop! never mind I may 'go east' instead :unsure: we will see:ph34r: It is gorgeous, I'm really going to enjoy this:D
I think I will give you the shop address & have them sent to work as I'm always there on a Tuesday & my postie doesn't come till late.
I wonder if Dyan got mine safe? I'm at Art From The Heart on the 14th so I will see then!
Gill

[Flo]

sorry for nabbing your papers :( but that's the benefit of going first :P

no probs about sending to your work instead of home - that's what I do too - just PM me the addy..

Sarah

[Flo]

ooh - Kirsty - you are everywhere I look today!

firstly I picked up the new Simply Cards and Papercraft in Tescos, and you were on the front, and then my Scrapbook Mag subs copy came, and you're on the front of that too!

I reckon it's your subtle way of getting into my subconscious so that I don't forget the next posting date ;)

[wanna_scrap?]

im as common as muck ... i have been told nothing else since yesetrday :)

[SarahH]

You were hardly noticed in our house Kirsty...... I was showing my daughter but she was more interested in the free papers and 'mummy and Julie' in the Bonanza advert (yet again!). No fame in Flitwick I'm afraid!

Saz x

[wanna_scrap?]

aaaah - perhaps I should move to flitwick and live incognito. Then the photographers and journalists wouldnt stalk my front door every day like they soooooo obviously do here. And Id have to agree more - the free papers are more exciting.

[Flo]

ooh - very quiet on here

how's everyone getting on?

I'm working to a slightly less last-minute schedule with my entry in Jude's "Things I Like" CJ than I did when I when I was getting my own book together (thankfully!)

My entry is all done, I just need to decorate my tag

Now I'm worndering what I'm going to do differently when Things That Make You Go Mmmmmm arrives, as essentially it's the same theme....

I might even post on a day or two early, Gill - is that OK? It's a nightmare going to the PO on Mondays because it's pension day!

Sarah

[Gill W]

Sarah, if it is going to the shop address that will be fine:) I am going to hand deliver to Dyan at the papercraft show in Harrogate.

Gill

[scrap-happyuk]

I have finished things that make you go Mmmmmm and ready to pass it on the Sarah on Monday :)

Hope everyone else is ok??

[Wakzak]

Hey Gill

Just noticed that you will be in Harrogate, what day?. I'm going on Saturday as a Mother's Day pressy (also stayin over Friday night in Harrogate) would be great to see you. :D

Julia Zak

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[Gill W]

Aww Julia, I'm going on Sunday (it's Gillies crop on Sat) I would have loved to have met up again too :(
Gillx

[scrap-happyuk]

Oi you lot...boo hiss, boo hiss!!! How dare you talk about such lovely things as going to crops and the Harrogate show, when I AM STUCK AT HOME WITH MY 3 DARLINGS AND MY DH IS IN THAILAND FOR A FORTNIGHT...... not fair :(

(Would kill for a little bit of escapism at the mo!)

Have a good weekend girls :D

[Flo]

don't worry Julie - nothing fun planned for me either for a while (well, until the Ally Pally show!) - and I haven't managed to make it to a crop for months :(

[Wakzak]

Hi Julie

Don't feel blue:(

Your DH will be back before you know it!!:D I have to tell you about Harrogate it was fab. Darling Dyan was there with all her new fabuloso stuff (all orange, lime green and yellow + pink blonde moments too) she has also brought out some new paints all lustre in bold colours green, pink, blue etc these look good enough to drink like a thick shake, yummeee:P !!! Next month will ring Art from the Heart and order them can't wait. I will put a photo of the stash I bought, sorry to make you feel even more blue:( but I just had to share. I'm so excited:P . Have also finished my art doll, have had the best time in fact I would like her to stay here in Blackpool (so she may get lost in the post, only kidding) Will post Monday.

Love ya loads and keep your chin up.

Julia

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[scrap-happyuk]

Hi Julia!! So glad to hear you had fun (and spent a fortune!!)...I am only jealous (A Scorpio traite, I'm afraid...it's the sting you need to watch for mwhahahah!)

Looking forward to the next CJ as the only bits of paint and paper I am playing with at the moment is the stuff I am trying to stick to my toilet walls :lol:

Post a piccy of your prized stash when you can, Julia!
Julesxx

[jude]

Missed the Harrogate show, and it's only 50 mins from Doncaster!!!

Finished my CJ and can't wait for the next one to arrive!!

[jude]

Just found out that DEF LEPPARD are visiting Sheffield again in June - got my tickets already - can't wait. Another set of LO's to do!!!

[scrap-happyuk]

Jude - do they still have "dodgy perms" ??!!

[Flo]

I'll be giving that gig a miss, sorry Jude! but I already have my tickets to see the Who in Bristol same month.....can't WAIT!

I didn't post the CJ early in the end Gill, as I hadn't spotted your reply - so it'll be sent off tomorrow - stalk the postie Tuesday :)

Sarah

[wanna_scrap?]

am working like mad to get Nickis journal off to you Jane. Ill send 1st class recorded.

[Flo]

what a twit I am

really sorry Gill, but you'll have to stalk the postie on Wednesday instead of tomorrow :(

I have just got back from the PO - where I queued with the little old people for 20 minutes, got to the front, handed over the CJ, got the post label printed, and then realised I'd left my wallet at home!

DOH!

It will definitely 100% be posted tomorrow

sorry again

Sarah

[Jane]

Kirsty - don't fret - I am poorly and no way can I get to the PO today, I'll mail tomorrow I promise

[Flo]

:( get well soon Jane

[Gill W]

[QUOTE=flo_and_co]

really sorry Gill, but you'll have to stalk the postie on Wednesday instead of tomorrow :(


Sarah, did you send to the shop? If so I won't get it till Fri, I'm only there Mon, Tues & Fri.

[Flo]

Gill, as it hasn't gone anywhere yet due to my "Doh! moment" - do you want me to send it to your home addy instead?

[Gill W]

No the shop is fine, it will be safe, I will get it on Friday.Thanks :)

[Flo]

ok - will do - sorry for messing you about

[Gill W]

ok - will do - sorry for messing you about
Don't worry about it it's fine ;)
Gillx

[scrap-happyuk]

Morning girls!! Passed on the CJ to SarahH this morning. Just waiting for the postie before I go out :)

[Flo]

I've just taken delivery of 'World On a Plate' - it's lush, Sarah!

[scrap-happyuk]

Julia - Dolls CJ arrived safe and sound :D Gonna have to have a serious think about how to tackle this one!!!

[Flo]

having a giggle here as both the CJs I've had so far in this circle have been very adamant that we shouldn't use peeloffs.

I'm half tempted to buy some just to wind you all up LOL

(only joking, don't panic)

But did you know they're hugely "in" in America with quite artistically minded types? it's really funny how tastes differ across the miles....

(which is basically the theme of your CJ, Sarah :))

[Wakzak]

Hi Julie

Just to let you know the CJ has not arrived but I'm sure it will tomorrow.:( I was quite confused about your comment:wacko: , did you not like the dolls or did you thing it was something else (God I'm whinning on now).

Love ya!

Julia

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[scrap-happyuk]

Julia - Jane posts to you, and will always will - if you want to see whats coming to you next, then just check back on Page 1 :)

My comments about having a serious think about my CJ entry is cause yours is so blooming good :D I am stressing about following your talent, girlie!! It's all complimentary I can assure you :wub:

[Wakzak]

Derrrrrrrr!

I'm so stupid, had one hell of a day today. Hope never to have the same. I already know Jane has posted today as she has been poorly. Sorry Julie.

Julia

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[Flo]

Jane said she would be posting a day or two late 'cos she is poorly :(

I'm the one who is going to be freaked out by the Dolls CJ - but for all the wrong reasons - I'm just a little bit spooked by most dolls - Jane has one on her blog at the moment that would give me serious nightmares if it was within 100 feet of me!!

[scrap-happyuk]

:lol: Sarah!! Wait til you see Julia's doll - it's sooo pretty (don't want to give anything away, mind!) and this is the first time I have ever made a paper doll, that wasn't a Paperkins :lol:

[Gill W]

I'm just a little bit spooked by most dolls - Jane has one on her blog at the moment that would give me serious nightmares if it was within 100 feet of me!!

It's clowns with me don't even like the word, I just hope there aren't any in any of these CJ's as I will freak!:(
Gillx

[SarahH]

I've just taken delivery of 'World On a Plate' - it's lush, Sarah!

Glad you approve Sarah!
Hmmmm...... peel offs........ I guess within a theme and appropriately placed....... ok........... but NOT when just random to fill a space or title or totally unsuitable or icky designs ......... or possibly just best to avoid altogether!!!!!

Mmmmmming away at the mo on Julia's. Looking lovely already!

Saz x

[wanna_scrap?]

im in receipt of Dyans book. I may not pass it on. Its too d'lish xx

[SarahH]

Hi everyone!
Just noticed the next posting date is bank holiday monday, so is it agreed we all post on the Tuesday instead?

Have a great Easter and eat far too much chocolate!

Saz x

[Flo]

I'll definitely be posting on the Tuesday Sarah, because I won't be ready in time to post any earlier than the Monday, and presumably the post office is closed on bank hols?

[SarahH]

Yes, both Easter Monday and Good Friday. The hols have definately restricted my scrapping time!!!

Saz x

[jude]

I'm having so much fun with the CJ!!!

I want to do more!!!!!

[scrap-happyuk]

Morning girls... I will be ready to post on Tuesday too. Having a hectic fortnight as its the kids Easter hols, and off to the farm today!!

Gald you're enjoying your CJ experience Jude! :D

[Flo]

that's me done :) why oh why do I always leave everything till the last minute?!

will be posting tomorrow

Sarah

[scrap-happyuk]

I'm all done and passing on to SarahH today :) Jane's was a good challenge ;)

[scrap-happyuk]

Yes, as I said I have just finished Jane's cj...here's my entry what does everyone think??

[Flo]

OMG - La Bibby has a giant willy!

ROFL

:D

[SarahH]

Can she dance Jules?

[Flo]

I very much doubt it - her huge appendage would keep tripping her up LOL

[SarahH]

now laughing so much the kids have come into the kitchen to see if I am alright!!!!!!!

Hoping that she is made mainly of peeloffs!

Saz x

[SarahH]

It is going to be some act to follow....... if Julie really has been that brave!

[Flo]

I really hope it's for real, but I strongly suspect that may not be her actual entry!

I'll never be able to watch QVC again without sniggering!

[scrap-happyuk]

Ahhhermmm...

Are you girls mocking me?? :lol: :lol: :lol:

[SarahH]

As if we would dare!!!!!!!

[Flo]

no way - she'd get Dawn to come round and club us with her huge tool!

[scrap-happyuk]

no way - she'd get Dawn to come round and club us with her huge tool!
That's not just an ordinary tool, but a "hold it at the end and watch her bounce up and down tool" :D

[Wakzak]

Hi All

Julie what have you done to poor old Dawn Bibby (she actually looks amazing, slimmer than usual). I have to say she looks brilliant, you have made me laugh:lol: so much I am now crying, I have also just burnt the dinner. Go girl - brill!!!

Love Julia

[Flo]

hi Judith - just to let you know that the journal is here safe and sound

Julie, you didn't warn me it was a girlie book - eeek - you know I don't do girlie! What with this and Gill's handbags and stuff coming up I'm going to be waaaaaaaaay out of my comfort zone!

(and in another of my CJs I'm currently working on a Disney Pincesses journal - what are you guys doing to me??!!!)

still - that's why I like CJs - the challenge ....... that's what I'm telling myself anyway ........

[scrap-happyuk]

Morning all :D

Julia - Kirsty's CJ arrived safely...boy am I gonna confess all in here!!

Flo - No stress, Hun...can be as lighthearted as you please...I am sure your mother warned you about boys - didn't she??!!!

Hope everyone is having a good time so far :D

[Flo]

I am sure your mother warned you about boys - didn't she??!!!

you know what? I don't think she ever did! no wonder I made some pretty naff choices.

I am racking my brains trying to think of advice my mum ever gave me....there were plenty of orders and instructions (most of which I ignored!), but not so much advice that I felt I could take or leave

my parents were kind of formal though....not strict as such, just fairly reserved

[scrap-happyuk]

Well in that case...IF you had a daughter, what is the one bit of advice you would want to arm her with before her first/date/kiss/drink/nightclub/night of passion.... list is endless!! Is there anything you had wish you'd been told??

I must admit I wasn't given advice either - just constantly being told what to do and not to do (Mother STILL tells me now, and I am a Mum...don't get me started!!)....another reason for making this book for my daughter :)

[Flo]

oh - don't worry - I have made soooo many mistakes over the years, that if I did have a daughter I'd have plenty to warn her about! not anything I'd put in your CJ though, don't want to drag the mood down!

I have an idea of something slightly less serious, don't worry :)

[SarahH]

Hi all,
Jane's paper dolls cj here safely....... great entry Jules!!!!!!

Has everyone elses arrived ok? Hope you all enjoy the next round, I certainly will!

Saz x

[Flo]

hi Gill - I'm sure you would have let me know by now if you hadn't - but can I just double check that you received SarahH's 'World on a Plate' CJ last week...?

cheers

Sarah :)

[wanna_scrap?]

I have gills safely with me (its so much fun gill - great idea!) - i picked it up from Dyans before I went away.

Jane - I know you know this but I had to post yours to you early. I will not be soooo prior again! Dyans book is erm - awesome!

Im really enjoying the circle.... I dont mind what topic I do, I just like to face a challenge!. Thanks girls xx

[Gill W]

hi Gill - I'm sure you would have let me know by now if you hadn't - but can I just double check that you received SarahH's 'World on a Plate' CJ last week...?

cheers

Sarah :)

Yes safe & sound :D

[Wakzak]

Thought i'd just say hi!

I know most of you are off to BONANZA this weekend (JEEEEALOUS):( can't go but maybe next year, I hope you all have lots of fun,fun, fun, and laugh, laugh, laughs.

Julie just to let you know will post tomorrow 1st class recorded. Can't wait to see Dyan's.

Speak soon

Love Julia

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[SarahH]

Hi all, just to let you know Jude, cj posted first class to you today........ I found this one a toughie but a great challenge too........ hope you have fun!

Saz x

[Flo]

no Bonanza for me - went last year and hated it! not my cup of tea.

I have finished Julie's "wise words and good advice" CJ, and will be posting it to Gill today.

[Flo]

"Things that make you go mmmmmmmmm" has just landed on my desk......it's jaw droppingly awesome!

can someone please tell me what "fru fru" means so that I can avoid it?!!

Sarah :)

[SarahH]

I have 'Anger Management' from Julie............ can't wait to get started and vent my spleen!

Saz x

[scrap-happyuk]

Hi all!

Received the Typically British CJ today - it's a very classy book :)

[Wakzak]

Hi

Glad you got the CJ OK Julie. By the way how the hell are you???

I received Dy Reavleys CJ today (thanks Jane) and she is never, never, never going to see it as i am keeping it all to myself it is absolutely gorg!!. You guys are just amazing. You all ooooooze class and inspiration!!

I love, love, love it:wub:

Love Julia

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[scrap-happyuk]

Hi

Glad you got the CJ OK Julie. By the way how the hell are you???



I'm fine thanks, although I have my dining room table covered in details of our endowment mortage policy, and it's vast shortfall for paying off our mortgage, and I am in the enviable position of trying to sort this mess out :wacko: I just hope they don't say we're too late to complain other wise it's gonna have to be a substantial lottery win required to cover the shortfall :angry:

Would much prefer to be playing with coloured bits of paper, I can assure you! How's you doing?? How's the show going, is it finished, how did you do, "dahling??!"

[Jane]

I'm still waiting for a parcel - did you mail yet Kirky?

[scrap-happyuk]

I'm still waiting for a parcel - did you mail yet Kirky?
Hasn't the poor flower gone off to Bonanza yet??? she's teaching all day tomorrow, so would have thought she's on her way - -I'm looking forward to bumping into her again :D

[scrap-happyuk]

Hi girls,

It was so nice to catch up with some of you at Bonanza at the weekend and was good to meet Nicki. Jane, I saw you going up the stairs at one point, but seeing as you haven't a clue who I am I refrained from shouting at you!! and that was the last time I saw you.

Hope you all got home ok and have caught up with sleep now :D

[wanna_scrap?]

Jane - Im posting first thing inthe morning.

Ill make it worth your wait my little love - your gill's book is ACE!

ps: Sarahs east v west book is looking good too!

[Flo]

ooooh - exciting stuff!

Gill, can I just check that you received Julie's "wise words..." CJ intact?

Sarah :)

[Gill W]

Yes safe & sound, I'm struggling as my mother wasn't really the type to give out advice! I may have to go for the humorous approach!

Kirsty you had me worried there!;) I was dying to have a sneaky peek when I was at Jane's last week:ph34r: The wait will be worth it though jane says it's looking lush:D

[scrap-happyuk]

Yes safe & sound, I'm struggling as my mother wasn't really the type to give out advice! I may have to go for the humorous approach!

Go for it Gill - I love a laugh :D and a book of allsorts is what I am after :D

[Wakzak]

Hi All

Hope you're all OK!

I'm not :( have just lost all my inspiration and am on the last minute again with CJ for Dy. I feel like I'm not good enough (you know usual c***! you feel sometimes. I think it may be the weather, just can't get it together) moan, moan, whinge, whinge. Also will post Tuesday after Bank hol, hopefully I've got it together by then??????

signed
Misery Guts!!
julia

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[scrap-happyuk]

Chin up Julia - the weather's miserable down here too :( So not much motivation from me either! I am sure you will do Dyan's book proud, so no more negative tittle tattle from you - take it that you have been officially told off - ok :P

Have a good bank holiday everyone - and happy posting on Tuesday :)

[Wakzak]

Hi Julie

You are a love.:) Have a brill weekend with DH and all those beautiful children of yours.

Love

Julia

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[Flo]

I feel like I'm not good enough

umm - is this the same Wakzak that created the GORGEOUS "Things that make you go mmmmmm" CJ that I have sat in front of me right now?!

it can't possibly be - because THAT Wakzak is most certainly "good enough"!!!!

[Wakzak]

Hi Flo

Well that's it, you have just made me cry, must be pms. Thank you soooooo much I really needed that. Have a fab weekend and thank you once again.

Julia

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[Flo]

that wasn't quite the plan - it was SUPPOSED to make you smile LOL :D

[wanna_scrap?]

i kubs happy endings xx

Im working on yuors now sarah - lemme just say that its full of blummin brillo things to look at xx

[jude]

Posted Jane's Arty doll book to you today Sarah, gosh I loved doing it!!

Cut my pages down to 1, as did the 2 before me, as I don't think there will be space for everyone to do 2 pages. It still looks brill though!

Have fun!!

[Jane]

I'm pleased you had fun. I made the book so that there would be one page for each doll, but if there are pages needed near the end I can post some out

[Flo]

Thanks for letting me know Jude - I look forward to receiving it :)

I might do a kind of fold out then on my page, if that's ok Jane? as I know what I want to do, and it might not all fit on one page!

Kirsty - sounds exciting - this is going to be one CJ whose return home is VERY eagerly awaited!!

[Jane]

Use two pages if you wish - I have more here I could send out if they run out.

I've finished the entry in Gill's handbags & gladrags and will post on Tuesday, had loads of fun using all my ribbons etc. I'll post a pic on my blog later

[Gill W]

I love it Jane:wub: Thank you :)

[Flo]

Gill - "things that make you go mmmmmm" is on its way to you

and I have just taken delivery of Jane's art doll CJ - wow! Judith - I especially love your entry!

I'm going to be doing an entry in a slightly different style to the others, I hope that's ok. I've had an idea for this one since I first saw the cover on Jane's blog, and I can't shake it :)

(I think I will need 2 pages though, Jane, and one previous person has also used 2, so you'll be at least 2 pages short...)

Sarah

[Gill W]

I posted today :)

[scrap-happyuk]

Oh My...Dyan's book has arrived safely - sheesh, how the hell am I gonna follow this beauty?? You've all done such fab work I can see I'm gonna lose sleep over this one :wacko:

[Wakzak]

Hi Julie

Don't fret, I didn't(hahahahahahaha). This took me ages, I changed my mind time and time again. But knowing you it'll be fab!!

love


Julia

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[SarahH]

Hi all, have been with out my computer/stash/table to work on for the last 2 weeks due to over running building works so apologise for not keeping up with the thread....... also need to apologise to Jude...... I will be posting the cj to you tomorrow. As the theme was NOT brick dust and plaster I thought it best to wait and finish it once it was safe to do so!!! SORRY!

Enjoy the next round eveyone!

Saz x

[Jane]

Flo's CJ arrived safely and is looking luscious.

[Wakzak]

Hi Jane

Got the CJ safely, thanks. Pink ain't ma thing but this is bloody lovely, Gill will love it:wub: !! Kirsty's entry is soooo brill and clever, loving it!!

Just to let you all know my DD Sascha(19) isn't really into all this but she couldn't wait to open my parcel this morning and she really loves Kirsty's in fact she tried all the different outfits(no more info, top secret):ph34r: .

Julia

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[jude]

Gill - "things that make you go mmmmmm" is on its way to you

and I have just taken delivery of Jane's art doll CJ - wow! Judith - I especially love your entry!

I'm going to be doing an entry in a slightly different style to the others, I hope that's ok. I've had an idea for this one since I first saw the cover on Jane's blog, and I can't shake it :)

(I think I will need 2 pages though, Jane, and one previous person has also used 2, so you'll be at least 2 pages short...)

Sarah


Glad you liked it, as I was a bit, well scared as I havn't done anything like that, but now I have I am on a roll to do more! Thanks Jane for the subject!!

[Gill W]

Can't wait to get mine when I go to work tomorrow :)

[Gill W]

Arrived safe & sound, looks gorgeous Julia

[jude]

Mine hasn,t arrived yet! The postie thinks I'm bonkers, or fancy him! I get so excited when I see him coming down the drive, I have the door open ready every day just in case!

Sad or what!!

[SarahH]

Jude, cj should be with you by now!? Please let me know when it does arrive!

Saz x

[SarahH]

Jude, will be posting Nickie's fabby cj to you tomorrow......

Saz x

[Flo]

Gill - just a bit of advance warning - I can't see me being ready to post on Monday - I'm really sorry :( I have your sis's fab doll CJ, and I really want to do it justice, so I don't want to rush it

I'll deffo be ready to post Tues or Weds at the very latest

I really hope that isn't a huge inconvenience for you :(

Sarah

[wanna_scrap?]

Im working in Judes book as we speak in prep to post to Jane on Monday. This one's full of yummy yummo's.

[Gill W]

Gill - just a bit of advance warning - I can't see me being ready to post on Monday - I'm really sorry :( I have your sis's fab doll CJ, and I really want to do it justice, so I don't want to rush it

I'll deffo be ready to post Tues or Weds at the very latest

I really hope that isn't a huge inconvenience for you :(

Sarah
Oh, I was going to take it with me on Wed (am going to Janes for a few days) & I won't be back at work till 27th. Gillx

[Flo]

in that case I'll do everything I can to get it finished tonight Gill - I've been faffing around with it all week! You know when you just don't seem to be able to pull it all together? that's what's happening to me. I just keep moving things around and sighing. LOL.

It's the pressure!

But good - knowing that you need it will kind of force me to pull myself together and get it finished!!

Sarah :)

*edited to add - if despite my best efforts I do end up needing one extra day - could I post it direct to Jane's perhaps?*

[wanna_scrap?]

Oh, I was going to take it with me on Wed (am going to Janes for a few days) & I won't be back at work till 27th. Gillx

Sarah - why dont you post it to Janes house?

Can you imagine - Jane and Gill doing those books together? I bet they wont get nothing done for giggling.

[Flo]

snap!! :D

[Gill W]

Yeah thats fine :) I just thought I could do it at Janes & then I can burgle all her lush stamps etc!! :)

[Jane]

I'm putting my hands up here to say I haven't even started mine yet - I thought it was next week and I can't get into my room to scrap because of alterations in the rest of the house. We're trying to get bedrooms finished for Gill & family coming on Wednesday.

I'll send it on tomorrow so that it doesn't hold anyone up, I've pencilled my name on the two pages to leave them blank then I'll post my entry later to be stuck down (I'll put ds sticky tape on the back of my pages)

I hope that's acceptable? I dont want to dash it off in one evening or make it late and cut down time for others.

[Wakzak]

Hi Julie

Just letting you know I'm posting tomorrow. This CJ is so much fun as I went all pale pink and blue (scary eh. Not like me). Anyhow have fun and hope to speak to you soon.

All my love

Julia

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[Flo]

Jane - is it my CJ you have at the moment? (East vs West)

if so, then yes, I have no problem with you sending on your entry after the event - just make sure you measure the pages before you post it LOL (oh - and hold back a tag for signing in on)

also - could you please PM me your addy so that I can post the CJ for Gill directly to your house for her attention?

cheers

Sarah :)

[Gill W]

Have p.m'd you Sarah (Jane's address)
The girls in the shop will be disappointed as they look forward to my deliverys!
I'm ready to post tomorrow (Your's Julia, it's looking fab :) )
Gillx

[scrap-happyuk]

Hi Julie

Just letting you know I'm posting tomorrow. This CJ is so much fun as I went all pale pink and blue (scary eh. Not like me). Anyhow have fun and hope to speak to you soon.

All my love

Julia

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Looking forward to receiving it...just love CJ posting days :D

Dyan's scrum-luscious book is all wrapped and ready for SarahH :)

Have a good next round girls - they will soon be home!!

[Flo]

I went great guns on Jane's CJ last night, and came very close to finishing it - finally I actually managed to get going

I had a very firm idea of what I wanted to do for my entry - I have had ever since I saw Jane's journal on her blog right back at the start - but actually getting the idea in my head down onto paper has been sooooooo difficult. I've started and stopped and scrapped it and gone back to square one three times this week!

I'm still not 100% happy with the way it has turned out :( But it's as close as I can get, I think!

It will be finished off tonight, and posted direct to Jane's tomorrow, first class

Sorry to disappoint the ladies in your shop, Gill :(
But presumably you will be able to show it to them after your trip to Jane's, before its next posting date? (it's a CRACKING journal - it'll blow your socks of - so they'll definitely want to see it!)

[Wakzak]

Have p.m'd you Sarah (Jane's address)
The girls in the shop will be dissappointed as they look forward to my deliverys!
I'm ready to post tomorrow (Your's Julia, it's looking fab :) )
Gillx

Hi Gill

Can't wait to see my CJ :P people keep telling me it's fab.

Love Julia

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[Gill W]

I know I'm really looking forward to seeing mine too :)
Gillx

[scrap-happyuk]

Morning all,

Just a quick check in to say I've just signed for Gill's CJ from Julia...but I haven't opened it - yet!!! Off to Barnsley now to collect a new van for Mark...he's other van died on the M11 last week :wacko:

Speak soon,

[jude]

Morning all,

Just a quick check in to say I've just signed for Gill's CJ from Julia...but I haven't opened it - yet!!! Off to Barnsley now to collect a new van for Mark...he's other van died on the M11 last week :wacko:

Speak soon,

Good luck in Barnsley. there a strange lot there!

I can say that co's I'm not far from there and have a lot of mates who work there also!

[Wakzak]

Hi

Just to let you know have received Sarah's CJ from Jane.

Julia

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[wanna_scrap?]

jane - i thought id be ready by monday, then tuesday and then today but Im maxed out with orders right now. Im 3/4 done so I will post thursday am on my way to town. You will have it by Friday.

so sorry.

[Flo]

yet another apology from me - Gill - the good news is that the CJ is on its way to you c/o Jane's

the bad news is it went today, not yesterday, apologies, but the world was conspiring against me!

I've sent it Special Delivery to make absolutely certain that it reaches you tomorrow, I didn't want to risk any further delay


And I have taken delivery this morning of Kirsty's brilliant Anger Management journal - hilarious - it has been all around my office! (but don't worry, I didn't let anyone look at all your secrets in the back....)

[Jane]

No bother about it coming here, the postman comes before 8 so we'll be in. Kirsty - don't worry - I sent mine on withut an entry. Life keeps getting in the way!

[scrap-happyuk]

Hello all :)

Very quite on here, aren't we??

I've just finished Gill's CJ...my entry is a bit different to the others...just hope you like it :unsure:

Hope everyone is well and enjoying the lovely weather.

[Wakzak]

Hi Julie

Well snap my entry for flo's is different too, hope she likes it;) . If I finish tonight I might post in the morning if thats ok. I think its so quiet on here because everyones so busy!!!

Hope you and yours are ok and you sorted out your mortgage prob:)

Well nothing else much to report except I've put my name down to go on Scrap Camp (Modern Scrapbooking) in Bristol at the end of Sept, really looking forward to it.

Love ya

Julia

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[scrap-happyuk]

Mortgage - sheesh I'd forgotten (temporarily) about that one!! Long and the short of it is that we need to take out a repayment mortgage and start again...cash in the darling endowment and try not to dwell on the thousands we have lost...our financial advisor (another bloody shark if you ask me) said for us to get back what we can and move on...this little bit of advice cost us £250 :angry:

Post on when you're ready...I'm in on Mondays to sign for the post (love this post, don't you??!)

Scrapcamp sounds fun...but Bristol - how long is that drive gonna take you??!!

[Wakzak]

Hi Julie

Sorry so late. Drive will take about 5 hours but it will be worth it, Elsie is going to be there from AMERICA. If not sure who she is look at Kirsty's blog. At the moment I need some inspiration, don't seem to be able to find my style, its all over the place.

Anyhow need to go just had a freind round and drunk to much wine!!!!!:D BEDDD is calling, come sleep you are Kn------d!!!!

Love ya

Julia

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[Wakzak]

Hi Julie

Just to let you know have posted today so you should have it Monday, enjoy.

Love ya

Julia

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[Gill W]

Jane's is all done & ready to post, pic on my blog if you want a sneeky peek!

What happened to the Dawn Bibby doll page?? or did I dream it?

[Flo]

that was Julie's - she was only joking! She didn't dare put it in the book, I think she should have done!

I'm just putting finishing touches to my entry in Kirsty's

It SHOULD definitely go in the post tomorrow, but I know I have meetings at work almost wall to wall tomorrow and there's a slim chance I might miss the post office - if that's the case it will definitely go out Tuesday (and I can post to your home address in that case if need be Gill, as I don't think you're at the shop on Wednesdays are you?)

Sarah

PS your art doll entry is amazing!!!!

[Gill W]

Still post to the shop and I will pick it up Fri (won't be in on WEd!) Gillx
Glad you like my mermaid! :)

[scrap-happyuk]

Morning all :)

Julia, the next CJ is here...I've not opened it yet as I have a few chores to do first...but will sit down with a cuppa later on and drawl :P

[Gill W]

Posted today :)

[Flo]

Sorry Gill, I couldn't post today after all as I've used a lot of textured (ie sloooow drying) paint on my pages - and this morning it still felt tacky, so I didn't want to close the book in case my pages ended up getting stuck together - I'll post tomorrow

[Gill W]

Quite alright, there would be nothing worse than the pages stuck together!

[Flo]

just got home and it's still a bit tacky - wondering if it will ever dry?!

I might ship it out to you with a bit of non stick paper in between the pages, just to be on the safe side....

[scrap-happyuk]

Received Sarah's EastvWest CJ today.... I am saying nothing about its contents :P

[Flo]

I sense some amusement! can't wait to see my book! :)

[Wakzak]

Thanks Jane

Received CJ today. Hope you had a nice hol with Gill and the Queens birthday was a big hit with the kids.:D

All my love
Julia

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[Flo]

I've just opened the Typically British CJ - wow!!!! it is SO good! can I keep it?!

[Jane]

Thanks Jane

Received CJ today. Hope you had a nice hol with Gill and the Queens birthday was a big hit with the kids.:D

All my love
Julia

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Thanks Julia
The weekend wasn't as planned but it was still lovely to all be together (most of the time)

Only a few days to our holiday at Bamburgh though - hopefully it will be fab

[jude]

Flo, If you think that one was good, wait until the next one comes, It's Dyan's Star book. Maybe I will keep that one!!

[wanna_scrap?]

Jane,

Im deffo posting yours tomorrow as Im going and doing lots fo different bits and pieces.

I only got it last week as it was (late from Dyan). Ill also post your refund at the same time xx

kirsty x

[Gill W]

Sarah, Got Kirsty's CJ today :) safe & sound,
Gill

[Jane]

Jane,

Im deffo posting yours tomorrow as Im going and doing lots fo different bits and pieces.

I only got it last week as it was (late from Dyan). Ill also post your refund at the same time xx

kirsty x
Thanks Kirsty
That's knocked me back, I'm going on holiday at the end of the week for a couple of weeks so I'll be late sending this one on, I don't have time this week before I go

[Flo]

Jane, can I be horribly cheeky and ask if you have had a chance yet to complete the page for my East vs West CJ that you were going to send on separately?

It was the fact that you (along with Kirsty and Dyan, and of course all the other obscenely talented people!) were on board that made up my mind I had to join in with this CJ (not name dropping you Gill as you weren't signed up at the time :)), despite having zero free time to fit it into LOL

I'd hate to end up with my page from you getting overlooked forever :(

(so sorry to be a nag!)

Have a great holiday

Sarah :)

[Jane]

I'm sorry you feel the need to ask :(
I think you will find when you get your book back that EVERY person in the CJ has completed stunning entries, no matter who they are.
It will be done by the end of the circle.

[Flo]

indeed - because they are all obscenely talented! I've been blown away by everything I've seen going around, this is definitely the best CJ I've ever had the pleasure of playing in :)

thanks for setting my mind at rest, it's just I know you're stupidly busy and I was paranoid my little page might get lost at the bottom of a pile somewhere! :)

[Jane]

I still haven't got one from Kirsty yet - I'm going on holiday tomorrow night until 4th August

[SarahH]

Hi all, hope you are all enjoying this glorious weather! Just checking in to say that I am currently planning the handbags cj and will be able to post out on time to you Jude.

Looking ahead, the last round of this cj is going to be AFTER my baby is here and with a CSection booked and two others to look after as well as my new bundle, I may be a little pushed for time!!

Could either Jude (it will be her entry) or Julia (who has Judes book at the mo) pm me with the dimensions and the brief for the entry plus any other info I may need? I would like to get this done asap so I don't let anyone down. I can give my entry to Julie to put in after hers.

THANK YOU!

Saz x

[SarahH]

I still haven't got one from Kirsty yet - I'm going on holiday tomorrow night until 4th August


Jane, I think it is my cj you are due to get. Don't panic, you can always catch up later! Have a great holiday!

Saz x

[wanna_scrap?]

Jane, you said you were unable to do it so to save you postage, Im posting to the next girl. I sent you your refund though in a white enevlope 1st class. Its hsould be with you euther yesterday or today.

[Wakzak]

Well only 17h and 5mins to go. Have a lovely holiday Jane,:D just remember the scrapping will be there when you get back, so just enjoy time with your family, life can pass you by so quickly.;)

Julia

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[Jane]

Good thinking batwoman, I was worried it was lost.
I'll ask for dimensions when I get home then I can do my entry and send it on to stick in.
We're leaving at 4am tomorrow morning to drive up before it gets hot. (7 hours)

[SarahH]

Jude, cj is on its way to you today......

Julia, I understand Julie has pm'd you re this posting. Let me know if there is a problem, if not, looking forward to seeing the next one!

Sarah x

[Wakzak]

No probs Sarah it will be with you Tuesday. Can't believe its only 3 weeks until your new baby arrives.

Love Julia

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[SarahH]

Neither can I!!!!!

[Flo]

exciting stuff Sarah :) :) :) (rather you than me! three's my lot I think LOL)

[Flo]

can anyone who has done Nickie's "Typically English" CJ already confirm something?

is there supposed to be a back cover or a sign in page? Because if so, I don't have it!

it just ends with blank pages.

is that right?

Sarah

[jude]

There is just a card with everyones name on it, or at least that's what came to me?!?

[Flo]

I haven't got that.... :( it wasn't in the box....

ah well, I've signed mine on the page itself, and sent it on

Gill - it should be with you tomorrow

Got Dyan's gorgeous star book today - woweee!