tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42517419715628809872023-11-16T07:50:47.752+00:00Look on the brightsideRandom ramblings of a mad woman! (Usually about her kids and other insignificant happenings, oh and craft stuff!)Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471319405190260888noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251741971562880987.post-61697536489000894552009-09-15T11:33:00.003+01:002009-09-15T11:42:32.864+01:00Hey! Back in blogland.<span style="font-family:arial;">I've had 6 months off from blogland, actually some might say 6 months off from more than that, but it's time for me to get back into it. So I've re-jigged my blog and will be posting twice a week photos of my makes aswell as the goings on in my barmy life.</span>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471319405190260888noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251741971562880987.post-39784093315654919922009-02-02T20:09:00.004+00:002009-02-02T20:27:19.218+00:00Snow Day!<div><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">Wow! How fab has the snow been today? It looks so peaceful and calm when it's snowed but it causes so much havoc. There was no school for Faye today and no after school club for Leah so I finished early to collect her from school. We got changed straight away and took the dog and the sledge to the wood for an hour.</span> </div><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298297865831642242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWoXjyhHa2kQdA6ZVIZKLD9Ez0VlZog7tYObOqvHkkrmPrsPOfTy-zl2cin7hLPm09WrnMPpVxfaSk4tL6ukRZRuyG0WSIHXTnp-XZSOBOnu5yl36ZKQYuWSGy7OeRpwhCMc1GbA_g90YD/s320/January+2009+076.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">I gave Leah lessons on building a snowman (rolling big snowballs) and made a head that big that i couldn't lift it on top of his bloody body!</span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298297863449842178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgATgAVOpVEtmK-qA5ElXk2fAQa1fCKwAnXZ1JIHV7E4PONm3LM7zUjX7lkR0ioP7JfRiGwCn10ja4OFzacW_14MBt6ukD81N25Rc6dirKb0fc7M_9QTNe9pDbevU4jkKmvgCjKiDV42BBJ/s320/January+2009+087.jpg" border="0" /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">I bet there are huge snowballs left instreets all over the place, you know like that artist (Andy somebody). The kids in our street have done it. Not sure if it was in the name of art though...</span><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">I made this card just before Chrsitmas for my lovely friend Linz' birthday.</span> <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Let me know if you want a</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">supply list.</span></span><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298294925052506146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpaQ2aVxKACbY_D09ZWfqz6hVd99Y8GbjMneHmtQWxOazW_b3-x42Wfmqz50LQ_Lg0b8ZsbbPk6_j-tRYcgAXPp2qw04W_h5YSBLbVNXAgq44r1Zj7XAjW3lSvaSDi5xSgr-IJ2syHO7mY/s320/December+2008+062.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">Hope your snow day was as good as mine.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">Lou x </span>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471319405190260888noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251741971562880987.post-141935850258966392009-01-30T19:38:00.005+00:002009-01-30T19:58:40.348+00:00Here are my babes.....<span style="font-family:Arial;">.....and the reasons I get distracted from crafting!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMwcTLjGxQ50seE-08wVSE96LhGPTpg-5xtoceUrEMjyWfMVP3V3VU5rtUOrGof95tU24FAFonhliaNyQevUJkv91AJ7feLE53-H1Jo7s7t84dBFYE1ix4PocqmVHcM3OLys4kpUrTjieu/s1600-h/December+2008+030.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297177118931142930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMwcTLjGxQ50seE-08wVSE96LhGPTpg-5xtoceUrEMjyWfMVP3V3VU5rtUOrGof95tU24FAFonhliaNyQevUJkv91AJ7feLE53-H1Jo7s7t84dBFYE1ix4PocqmVHcM3OLys4kpUrTjieu/s320/December+2008+030.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXyG-Wegn8hS-stElgFdpMC92UCQnv-yTa9Uop5RQcbjxDQa9hRq213lKNNpAtKRVs00mFeFFZ9sjhvw_mfW-sjyMaijsUBbSN3RptOltuiPYnpYuIw_7NCRa2FpDKD-CsG2XIJQCsik0f/s1600-h/December+2008+002.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297177116587443186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXyG-Wegn8hS-stElgFdpMC92UCQnv-yTa9Uop5RQcbjxDQa9hRq213lKNNpAtKRVs00mFeFFZ9sjhvw_mfW-sjyMaijsUBbSN3RptOltuiPYnpYuIw_7NCRa2FpDKD-CsG2XIJQCsik0f/s320/December+2008+002.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlsyMRS71ix-SlZCFBQLnGXTSng2Y7Jtxhgv9vFBQ9MA-xg2dcMRv1wu5t3cPflTBl7O7tYVG6l6zupOaxDrYRcfXrVfpbN49ElROPxunjXnjXWURc7cIkkHUdV4NV6kIf5n0koUtBF9Pf/s1600-h/December+2008+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297177110929574178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlsyMRS71ix-SlZCFBQLnGXTSng2Y7Jtxhgv9vFBQ9MA-xg2dcMRv1wu5t3cPflTBl7O7tYVG6l6zupOaxDrYRcfXrVfpbN49ElROPxunjXnjXWURc7cIkkHUdV4NV6kIf5n0koUtBF9Pf/s320/December+2008+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">These were taken in Whitby during the Chrsitmas break.<br /></span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivM2IuyrYAqu4Smtz4Gs_mApeuRvCFJndGtwUajs8UW3NKC6RKVkIGxqqekfu3A7h9dmdB1-SXm9Ds8X7XUVQZr8DmeE1Ymv_kx1xLjCLVKt7JEZuHGXP3T8BEbB9hLNm4DUP3Q8NHPHCq/s1600-h/January+2009+015.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297177108433281442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivM2IuyrYAqu4Smtz4Gs_mApeuRvCFJndGtwUajs8UW3NKC6RKVkIGxqqekfu3A7h9dmdB1-SXm9Ds8X7XUVQZr8DmeE1Ymv_kx1xLjCLVKt7JEZuHGXP3T8BEbB9hLNm4DUP3Q8NHPHCq/s320/January+2009+015.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"><br />This is Spence on one of our trots around Fryston Wood.</span><br /><div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297177102605256258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnycSZpXbGMwGx2pPtncjHbSN-EF0IBQUdtR5zrWd_DlE9sEIBkf8gqzlk9YuXWNs3BKIbA3LhiK5FtntR4wk8cXbh6P2w5TY9J-mzyTIv2hlGLNQCypdsxEactiqTGhjtUSlh15EQGduG/s320/January+2009+054.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">These are some tags I've made to put in the Folksy shop I haven't set up yet.</span><br /></span><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">Do you know what? I've really been fancying doing some sewing just lately. I bought the 4th issue of </span><a href="http://www.sewhip.co.uk/"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">Sew Hip</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"> today and <strong>NEED</strong> to buy vintage fabrics. I'm going to trawl the charity shops in Pontefract tomorrow and car boot on Sunday. I've got ideas to stamp on Calico but haven't got any and need to research what ink I can stamp on fabric with. do you know you can make a tote bag out of a pillowcase? How fab is that? I <strong>NEED</strong> to make one. Of course I'll post the results. My only worry is that my sewing machine chews up the thread underneath the fabric which really tests my patience. Iv'e asked Ed to service said sewing machine but don't think he's interested.</span> </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">Anyway enjoy your weekend lovelies.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">Lou x</span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471319405190260888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251741971562880987.post-51549225062851006372009-01-29T07:05:00.004+00:002009-01-29T07:19:49.402+00:00Short and sweet<div><div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">Here's another 3 cards using all Stampin' Up! products.</span></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296610880376104386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5tx4JFREdmg6vpM18exjY9dI3A8rw7SXKDdWSeA3WGfdkU9Hhgj2aT-QsVC3QlfHAHfbl6TSENBGJV_DgHNbpBNw34-PdmRgYh2HmOE8yzvbRLvRzP50agdd8Vd8lhNFilmOuT52c8rIf/s320/January+2009+035.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296610885506422226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw9W7UiZm-TU__zBoB0acuqSagnMYwH6ZzYm-Xdnf_E9GYzzr3_HcVcSQ0zoWzKWcLPvWf7B2qS0o3EBiO59ezaqi1B6bsqkZ4UFYfNEYaIFSRRBOBZE8ktX6YfdAt7Tf3ha0L84MA8wXl/s320/January+2009+037.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296610892897210946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmcCus0bm9xenzE_Eed6dKti0X71mvfA8fVyvnuoWzX40A7UqyKJSOnbHPsMZsbqkGp1353W0VaZRa2SK0gDxKHnG506pKr9pwS7QqRKMbC_vMYZn3jm7qYt1NxJ4SBD27ixLyGbRdNzEo/s320/January+2009+033.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">Thanks for looking.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">Lou x</span></div></div></div>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471319405190260888noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251741971562880987.post-88389854360106641462009-01-27T06:54:00.007+00:002009-01-27T07:50:54.315+00:00Long time no see..<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">I think I could get an award for the worst ever blogger or even be entered into the World's Guiness Book of Records for bad blogging. When I make plans to blog every week or every few days I just never get around to it. So, I'm not saying when I'm goin to blog next, or make promises to do it every week/day then I might get around to it a bit sooner than I have been. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295877094128703874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 173px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 229px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilWPFO4oceZO8gyWxM6xfbtoBEm7uZGMGDEOqnpyXAaeQsg0pIm-qMD0buaEsSOR8HQUNgU3Q4e0p1fc9KtzabJPvOO9Au9BYyhqh5hUygz6z-CrHJWbwxH6ilHgs9NcNJubXCHbNggDI3/s320/783643_sCOVER.jpg" border="0" /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">Stampin' Up! have a Sale-A-Bration on at the moment. During Sale-A-Bration, <strong>1 January to 28 February, </strong>Stampin' Up! will give customers, hostesses, and new recruits the opportunity to earn FREE, stamp sets, only avauilable through Sale-A-Bration time.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">When customers spend £45 on Stampin' Up! merchandise, you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration reward. There's no limit--for every £45 you spend, you can select another free Sale-A-Bration set. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">When you host a workshop of at least £300 (before shipping), you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration reward as well as all the usual hostess benefits! So book with me <strong>NOW!!!</strong></span></span><br /><strong><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"></span></strong><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">Any one joining Stampin' Up! as a new demonstrators during Sale-A-Bration time can choose any stamp set upto the value of £38.95 from the current Idea Book and Catalogue. You don't have to be a business demonstrator, you can join just so you get a fab discount on SU products like I do really.<br />Click here to see the </span><a href="http://catalogs.shoplocal.com/stampinup/index.aspx?pagename=storefinder&fsid=31b43ec6-d034-4877-bb08-5c8907bcc28e&storeid=1042907&circularid=11696" target="_"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">Sale-A-Bration brochure</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"> online and </span><a href="http://www2.stampinup.com/gb/eng/5809.asp"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#000000;">view supplies</span> for projects in the Sale-A-Bration brochure here.</span></span></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">Ok, so here's a couple of little cards I've made at the weekend. The photos arent that clear though, sorry will try to fix . They looked ok when I uploaded them. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295866070407399474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqTY0j1LRqCm2v4FP5fomM0GRPGoa4sX7TcihHaYvBRXYyARZCZtGdrqfYKORCy0T5IS0NwAP-qI-ZZuPZYyGr7DL8eBiXnGWic5icY3nF5Ir9UUDk8GophgwenrNnvDM8sg-A81QykX2C/s320/January+2009+026.jpg" border="0" /></span><br /> <span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">This one is actually on a black card base but you can't see that!</span> <div><div><div><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295866071613366082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFq1ooMcN5SMY6vdJzMZCX-i_G91rlKY8zovxuq9cnINvCcOHROyqON2Z8Cg6z71DZlK-micqDefohhk3qt_UxYMB7ks5jrWRRqYy0iWffPz9Nw6nCH9QV_OmU0Sz74A8aMZOjQY_z64Pu/s320/January+2009+031.jpg" border="0" /></span></p><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295866079012817010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDlTGATypYek2HXrFKE7JuFAqJMWkanXZ2O85527qF-_kSA8yj4ZH2oSoU3Np42UIE8zeOWlPty3p_9fjArzdsM2KViCSBOwdTas6L81Mu7eRwXOF70UCJQc3P-ey5ixiaucM-ZDYqaGSt/s320/January+2009+019.jpg" border="0" /></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">I've made a batch of these and am going to put them on ebay and folksy. Going to have to sort the photos out first though! They are little shabby embellishments made from MM Uncle Sam papers and buttons and shabbied up.</span></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295877101029580978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1iiu2VxXxSVoyw2u3sQasoZjdlJ8AXu3eKiE3JjSROTAT9zBZF1rZO5jtOE05nMMTsAOQJd6thrUxZCDMGP9jOhuxJrB7ulm0HaBq1IMo2SjpRWEXPhIylN6z46RZKMHmR8c1ZfUBISq0/s320/January+2009+040.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">The little box and love notes have been made with a template from <a href="http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/">Papertrey Ink</a>. I've made another that I will show on another post.</span></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295877098648892818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhavDh8O-5-swT53wEDbSpFrIln-ppDj0dgzXm4JaYehHs1z0cn9iOuLTealO0TJCaG8JMMXXRq_9-ZTsufjA3AU5e8f2oJOrrZqtwV1bJWIj0L0YN_IxnpmXoLNUEfm_PMHIP1jYEFJ9Cq/s320/January+2009+041.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;">Again all products are Stampin Up!</span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">Bye for now!</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">Lou xx</span></p></div></div></div>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471319405190260888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251741971562880987.post-80481107639640602902008-12-18T23:26:00.003+00:002008-12-18T23:39:18.786+00:00Quick post<span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">Hi, just photos today due to tummy bug! Loads more to follow when I'm feeling better.</span><br /><br /><div><div><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">Take care</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">Lou x<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281278492302294050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioa32B5Ge1RRluR8AQ-cpxZ77ve4e0DC6crk1SiSw23Hao0VXmHI7X0W3CrTJf7GyEQEfIxeUdZE-LsxJImyFJ0h-SSFzROPj_vOBH-Iq4UNVz2OxEmYFvDyglQswiK0E7xDa3VHvJSd98/s320/December+2008+044.jpg" border="0" /></span></div></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281278501343201266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvvAjmbDKEJxaE5TUGmMAyxOr8cdQjxd3FtV3Ih9sEjfW8D_TDpedGOpXlVTM7H_AAlS-kCLL1KIkgVO7nWRlm6ETp9XlMGd0HtyaB76j4cXrulC99Sf9Cf0q9MoNfmJX-m_95StupaF4M/s320/December+2008+053.jpg" border="0" />Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471319405190260888noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251741971562880987.post-31589204758401745762008-12-12T07:39:00.004+00:002008-12-12T08:00:05.681+00:00I found my camera!!I really quick post of some cards I did the night before last. They were so quick. I used the Season of Joy set with Creamy caramel card stock, White and Real Red ink and 1 1/38" and 1 1/14" circle punches and twine. Yum!<br />More Christmas cards to post as soon as I can (probably over the weekend).<br />Lou x<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278809852843315202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_8be64aygXxr862YyEIbxnA1Htnq8enh_xaHbhuRVyrq3FGeFiMROtrEKQ4wCwZXOL8Pb7rO1fS2PFkEWHHU4QcnnGxO1tuZVlC7xu7Y8UY9tzuV3GGRKX3N6yHE7xm8o5an2zU5HKwKS/s320/December+2008+003.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278809854907930178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbKzprA-f7EV9k8tLnEsJKeX5oeDBZTu3ulR00Y40x1Noj0ZfXemArfTBwptR8fJkOH5mSvOD1CVsxo33Gv26DLVxh_jvNnuDOvI-2mrOISwMNHP2bMPs0jDurFskZ4HMh4JTVhkp7qmyp/s320/December+2008+004.jpg" border="0" />Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471319405190260888noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251741971562880987.post-58821685569673237952008-12-02T19:51:00.001+00:002008-12-02T19:51:37.987+00:00<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" bgcolor="#ffffff"><tr><td><a href="http://smilebox.com/play/4e5463784d5441344d673d3d0d0a&campaign=blog_playback_link&blogview=true" target="_blank"><img width="386" height="303" alt="Click to play Holiday Moments Mini Boo" src="http://smilebox.com/snap/4e5463784d5441344d673d3d0d0a.jpg" style="border: medium none ;"/></a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.smilebox.com/?partner=smilebox&campaign=blog_snapshot" target="_blank"><img width="386" height="46" alt="Create your own slideshow - Powered by Smilebox" src="http://www.smilebox.com/globalImages/blogInstructions/blogLogoSmileboxSmall.gif" style="border: medium none ;"/></a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><a href="http://www.smilebox.com/slideshows" target="_blank">Make a Smilebox slideshow</a></td></tr></table>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471319405190260888noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251741971562880987.post-60928906571097390662008-12-02T19:15:00.002+00:002008-12-02T19:23:32.839+00:00I've been terrible at posting lately, I am just so busy at the moment.So a big thank you to everyone still coming by to check out my blog on the off chance I've got my act together and posted. I have an additional problem now in that I can't find my cameras, which, as you can imagine, makes it difficult to post photos of what I have been making. I am such an air head. <br />Not very seasonal but here's a photo of my completed Seaside/Summer mini book I made at Carol's last time I was there.<br />I'm there agian on Saturday and really looking forward to it.<br />I'm sticking to the diet (ish) and have been running 6 days out of 7 so am feeling a bit healthier. I've really cut down on my alcohol intake, which was grim. I'm getting measured and weighed tomorrow and know I've lost 4 lbs so far.<br />As far as I know there are no offers for December from SU yet. There is however a beauty for January/February. I'll keep you posted. <br />Take care everyone<br />Lou xLouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471319405190260888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251741971562880987.post-33569057693388081422008-11-11T19:22:00.002+00:002008-11-11T19:27:26.920+00:00FREE stamp sets!!‘<strong>Tis the Season to Host<br />This Christmas season, host a qualifying Stampin’ Up! workshop, and get a free gift!<br /><br />From 1 November through 31 December, when you host a workshop totalling £150 or more, you’ll get a FREE stamp set from the selection below, in addition to the already wonderful hostess benefits.<br /><br />Wondrous Gift on page 17 normally £19.95<br /> <br />Snow Flurries on page 20 normally £9.95<br /> <br />Friendly on page 56 normally £14.95 <br /> <br />Seasonal Wishes on page 60 normally £15.95 <br /> <br />Dotted Autumn on page 91 normally £12.95 <br /> <br />Cold Play on page91 normally £24.95 <br /> <br />Make your Christmas season merry and bright! Email me for more details </strong>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471319405190260888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251741971562880987.post-88552572359362078352008-11-11T18:52:00.002+00:002008-11-11T19:14:31.058+00:00Stampin' Up! November Offer<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Rub on some happiness!</span> </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">From 10th November to 30th November there is 20% off Rub-Ons and Textured</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Cardstock when you spend £20 on any Stampin' Up! products.</span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">113659 p77 Hidden Garden Blossoms rub ons £6.00</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">113660 p77 Cherished Memories rub ons £6.00</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">113634 p68 Bold Brights 12 x 12 textured card £7.40</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">113635 p68 Earth elements 12 x 12 textured card £7.40</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">113636 p69 Rich regals 12 x 12 textured card £7.40</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">113637 p69 Soft subtles 12 x 12 textured card £7.40</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">113638 p67 Neutrals 12 x 12 textured card £7.40</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">So, stock up on textured 12 x12 card stock! It's great value and works out at <strong><span style="font-size:180%;">30p a</span></strong> <strong><span style="font-size:180%;">sheet</span></strong>. It looks and feels just like Bazzill.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267475350316539570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 226px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKMfivnYLptfdurke9d1U0s9DtBVSqeiDHE2DZNa2xcny9XCKk3yIJJztB3BZzdoC82SFXSAluQ2_lRwoROa8QMrhH6i02qtU0-lqXSzHixR_ElqO6NGh_wePbPhV5mni2NhecjtKXMIil/s320/Rub_ons_UK_copy.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">If you would like to receive <strong>FREE P&P</strong> on top of these offers or anyhting else from the current catalogue please let me have your order and payment for Thursady 21st November. Products will be received the following week. Email me for details.</span></div><br /><a href="http://www2.stampinup.com/gb/eng/5751.asp"></a>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471319405190260888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251741971562880987.post-49092479848849559742008-11-06T07:09:00.003+00:002008-11-06T07:54:08.956+00:00A quickie!<div><br /><br /><div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">How did your bonfire night go? Good I hope. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">Here's a quick post with some photos of cards I have made with the a Stamp set from the new Stampin' Up! Catalgoue. Details to folow as I'm late for work!!</span></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265449434279052754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXZ4K4aEOO-EhH_eJKqs36b6aki4WldJCstBkI_rbAr5HG2F9zDQ6S4dWkWUucYm-h09D016yqFBgUB5Zs71ijxXVDxD_lVzJGsDhBmNSzqIeDEW1F_cqkgF-aQjlOYNmQ-_GJ3pWYChID/s320/November+2008+055.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265449418686651922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxvd2ESC7HPXPjR0_PZ26VUciET1-QJfysD1vSXnggNTdCgRw_8qQ313mpvVc8IaDlM2wtyzLAc78B3OlilxKA9BCXgTVzEkY59-9rTbyS2UwbZBMJyoWaCXwesUHCtQwrWGJK94L4HFDq/s320/November+2008+052.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"></span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265449422804079746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgacBPkWXQjgMU4iKrDlKUYsZ34ybgtkOAieHcLVVbvX7PdEbf0bbguIphdbST8pStgMaOsUBYnMfFFJU5f_jGOWNawrLIUEpFywQVnnpjAjw3TWzlQnbTK2bn0mCsy6wIipvCKNYjvdN41/s320/November+2008+053.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">Lou x</span></div></div></div>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471319405190260888noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251741971562880987.post-30363409052919413252008-11-03T07:10:00.005+00:002008-11-03T07:52:57.884+00:00Happy Monday<span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">I can't believe it's Monday already. Where did the weekend go? Half of my weekend was spent feeling sorry for myseld lying on the settee with a hangover. Doh! That's it now, I'm never drinking again (until next weekend). I do need to be a bit healthier than I have been lately though, so it's back on Weight Watchers and back in to running again from today. Might even track it on here so if anyone wants to join me</span>......</span><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264330734884490162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHOADyR-m59HlzOhK7tghETFR6P4Z093-pqevqgLB1lJIMrqG7bN4HNohJIMKn_9um8uNK7g9EP6Jhmc67nJ4sEihOEeuimRjy3-4WIHKae3ds2quriYsKafXqbJ-bBSL5MO9rwo70BOmV/s320/November+2008+050.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264334264598930690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVufXcBq6Qj7WXYjWDS5vIsKTRFoBT7Iz531R9VZ2aPOqpHSHR8Ji2aaUByvfZsZ4Alm6jzd3tmXSEsInmB1DCzEFFe_VNWB6AlfCxTNzJsylVI1_-0FlNfvTM14SD5euymTZn8A429cV3/s320/November+2008+051.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">I took photos of the cards I'd made over the last 2 months on Friday to post on here so will get a few up each day if I can. Since I last posted saying I'd lost my Mojo I've been crafting like mad!! It's great how a bit of inspiration and a sketch can do that for you.</span><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264334262206713218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq1CRJQmSJ8ZTh4ULvPU3ofE0XfO5OBmDLS7S0v7HkLMHO5mbEriE5FVgSkHFbHbBGVNhyuFHIkqM7Q1lNV9wnMAlcHSKni6Hi33IahKJm_-oX7gk51pPbCX8Op44B0UQ6zdvb7xWa7e8e/s320/November+2008+022.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">I've made my December Daily Album after checking </span><a href="http://aliedwards.typepad.com/_a_/2008/10/december-daily.html#comments"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">this post</span></a><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;"> out by the fabulous Ali Edwards. It's a record of the lead upto christmas completed each day with either journalling or a photo. I liked the idea and have made mine with bits that I already had in. I din't buy anything to make it. It was quite theraputic and i was like a mad thing trying to finish it on Fraidy night. There was no way I was going to bed until I finished it. So at nearly 1am I fell into bed with inky fingers and gluestuck to my arm but happy my Daily December album was ready.</span> <span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">Carol this is definately one for you.</span> <div><div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264330723995618594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYTh4St4b2iQeww39SsGey6pLa6kY0oMlYC4-XDIb9wnUq1ECw0bbdq3lESKVB4Es25jkd5ha_aJbKQUprTNZLZq4foCcxNukztnsaKuviMtv5qVQv5F4lWaSA9Pt4kAWf9lziwBgcu3e_/s320/November+2008+039.jpg" border="0" /></div><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264330730205073138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwnXXVA2-p6saMu5kTsoWh4RnM8spvlQ6fq17UX4Qdtr-84P2FVdlLkrjNWBpl5KlbCVtXEjeNZbRmuukZy8XC3aCnXMCxFyBv4UCRhtzD17HRpTbhhvp1g1r7kMC5ApiTe2lvPaICMREp/s320/November+2008+040.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">Right, I need to go and feed my kids and get ready for work. See you tomorrow with more photos.</span></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264334258555489042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8QxlbcDu6c0kOOCETCAVA5sSLm7h3g5XGYH4zJaioqP0q6-HMJtQAnbd08eHUA3yx2q0aqEZ-FhKb8jHX8ETfT_SwwHBHVZ2AwWY3M3EHaXOFYjI8pCgtNkkWaW3ZumMK7c44vWF_8ab9/s320/November+2008+024.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">Louise x</span></p></div></div>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471319405190260888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251741971562880987.post-21842252750370439162008-10-30T08:22:00.002+00:002008-10-30T09:00:48.466+00:00Stampin' Write Marker Club<span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;"><strong>Would you like to own the full set of <a href="http://catalogs.shoplocal.com/stampinup/index.aspx?pagename=shopmain&fsid=a8ea504f-dcf8-4bc0-8078-6fed69f7f834&storeid=1042907&circularid=14073"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Stampin</span>' Write Markers?</a></strong> Great for colouring stamped images, using as ink to stamp images, use with Aqua <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Painters</span>, paint brushes, Blender Pens or just on they're own. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">I am organising a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Stampin</span>' Write Marker Club that will enable us to own the full set plus more and <strong>FREEBIES!!!!</strong> The club <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">consits</span> of 4 members who will commit to 4 months. Each month each member will pay £40 and in return they will rec a package of goodies worth lots more!</span><br /><p><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">This is how it works-<br /></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">We have 4 members for 4 months who each pay £40 each month. </span></li><li><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">Each month, each member receives one set of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Stampin'</span> Write Markers, a pack of one colour family <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">cardstock</span> and one reel of ribbon.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">Each month one member will <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">receive</span> a Level 1 Hostess Set</span></li><li><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">Another member will receive £15 to spend in the catalogue</span></li><li><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">And another member will receive the storage box for the markers</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:130%;">FREE P&P on any other items ordered within the 4 months</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">At the end of the 4 months each member will have received- </span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">A full set of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Stampin'</span> Write Markers with storage case </span></li><li><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">4 Assorted <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Cardstock</span> packs (one of each colour family) </span></li><li><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">A reel (13.7m) of 1/4" Grosgrain ribbon, A reel (13.7m) of 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, A reel (9.1m) 1" Ribbon and a reel(9.1m) of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Taffeta</span> Ribbon.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">A Free Hostess set</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:130%;">£15 to spend in the catalogue</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:130%;">Free P&P on any other items ordered</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">It is as simple as that! This club enables you to build a collection of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Stampin'Up!</span> products over 4 months but only paying out a reasonable amount at a time.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:130%;">I am currently looking for 1 member but if there is more interested I will start another group of 4. We are looking to start in November. If you are interested in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">joining</span> please email me <a href="mailto:l-edwards9@sky.com">l-edwards9@sky.com</a> </span></p>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471319405190260888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251741971562880987.post-73464084684501600502008-10-30T07:33:00.004+00:002008-10-30T08:21:06.511+00:00Has anyone seen.....<span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">...my MOJO? It's gone AWOL! I have done a bit of creating but they are all cased projects. There's not really much I can call my own. I've taken a weeks leave to be off with my girls this week and have done these few bits and my MOJO is gradually coming back.I've been a bit stressed(for a change)and am working full time so haven't got as much time to craft even if the ideas were flowing. Even the delivery of new stamp sets hasn't managed to get me going. I have stroked them lots and ooo'd and ahh'd over them though. I have eventually used them on these cards and am happy with the end results.</span><br /><div align="left"><br /> </div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262848648696659090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTFyFE7I6crQ1w4-44UuOytcCZWVyMzQsEeBJn5s4AnY0WZXb64eH4nQglfgX7zMVFzF1a8MwszV6AnVSrilWHTOP3sBGEqpeUkOQc-aELOjFHpwb__GIxRZ7ekH2ldsF76frQNebUwlnA/s320/DSCI0113.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">To help I've used some inspirational sketches. This one is <a href="http://poeticartistry.blogspot.com/2008/10/mojo-monday-week-58.html">Mojo Monday sketch 58.</a></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpuUvlor3g9ZCfj_y9AFRvvRkC4aalkdgB5j25xBe4pFJGBV5NcqzMwzNl8gF2N3NUbRfvRrxrVrJYxC_eFRWsXQ4Vba-f1FO4Zxas5Woy5kf3utv0Yqrue9yZY5i0z1rhfDSAUmH3v5R9/s1600-h/Mojo58Sketch.gif"></a><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">Supplies: All SU (unless otherwise stated)</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">Stamps: Crazy For cupcakes, Circle of Freindship</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">Cardstock and Papers: Whisper White base, Pink Passion,. Summer Fun, Only Orange, Regal Rose</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">Ink: Basic Gray</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch Non SU Ribbons, Stickles</span></p><br /><p align="left"><span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:130%;">The next one using the same supplies and Stamp set uses a sketch from <a href="http://sunflowerstudio.typepad.com/sunflower_studio/2008/10/tcp-tuesday-31---sketch-challenge.html">Cats Pyjamas Designer Team Member Leigh</a>. I have embossed the whole image with crystal clear embossing powder so it's super sparkly. I've coloured the images using my Watercolour pencils.</span></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262853044376138370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA2-MjJsfMpSbuoQv0JZmSCVVBVg7OG9pLZ2Z98AQIu4cGn5t5r3eppaVVHdFv3thEZIcqKlIkKlzLTJRWZOScqZNckkDwSbQIKqL07770nCOH1uWtZo9KIEsjB5PYrngU3aoFsVHsB31w/s320/DSCI0109.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262853038271691794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ZE8fqNBSlwYbnfjKbTMR3g2BkQtTxgLI8Ydwd0Mc3-hZhdeK60Q3DBGBDP6Bw2UOA-hcpEdJWPn23rrQ_30q4wzISvExfCsENQCMrodjIzqrjTEzSd_TCL0rUp5URTwxwE5U1kpidQB2/s320/DSCI0110.JPG" border="0" /> <span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:130%;">This one is a complete case of a card by <a href="http://beate.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/">Beate</a> for Ed's Mum's birthday on Friday. (snigger at Mother in Law's birthday on Halloween!!)</span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262853035937234050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQcDEsnPwxx_vzIj3FlILWRqf1vz9zZOm7g8E4BZT0hgWcxeYvhp2qD0R1R3g-JjCV7CMqg7S46x73tF8CwPVp7qYfEs-R2_dC-BvBuTwv_YoZK4g41D7BKEmQakxB8TPU22Dj2mCc2TfG/s320/DSCI0107.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:130%;">Supplies: All SU! unless otherwise stated</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:130%;">Stamps:Pocket Shilloettes, Cheers and Wishes, Season of Joy</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:130%;">Cardstock:Old Olive, choc Chip, Bordering Blue, Whipser White</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:130%;">Ink:Basic Gray, Bordering Blue</span></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:130%;">Accessories:Choc Chip Double Stitched Ribbon,Rhinestone Brads, White Signo Pen, Nestabilities oval die, Woodware large Scallop Circle punch, Flower Punch, Ticket punch, Coluzzle, Non SU! Watercolour pencils, </span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">I've got a few more bits to show you that I'll upload tomorrow using some of the new sets and papers from the new catalogue. I feel a bit more inspired now I've shown you those!</span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:130%;">Bye for Now</span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:130%;">Lou x</span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:130%;">P.S. Look at these gorgeous little bundles of gorgeousness. They're my sisters new additions to the family. A pair of Jugs! Cross between a Pug and a Jack Russell. Coco and Alfie. Spencer tolerates them but is not that keen because they keep biting his nose! Bless him. </span><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262857090595652210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYLufYN7yMFJNN-CVjTmtiFPFw5fnyQnOx-_BMBsYFh_gxx9N7HnhzuOkZuiuEPB4bcEhqd_rhtdqksYhGywJu60YjO_-QHOHVuwvUVKUpEf3G7Gw_iyLaef3HXUgLDtCbQpJRjO8p_IT3/s320/DSCI0104.JPG" border="0" /><br /></p><br /><p align="left"></p>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471319405190260888noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251741971562880987.post-54798622665413534852008-10-12T22:06:00.002+01:002008-10-12T22:11:18.039+01:00<span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:180%;">Sorry I've not been around lately. My compueter has been hijacked by some clever $~%*&$ and I've had to have the whole thing wiped, passwords changed on all accounts etc. Aren't some people very sad? Anyway been taking photos so will post at first chance.</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:180%;">Lou xxx</span>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471319405190260888noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251741971562880987.post-21157253451641470482008-09-23T07:17:00.004+01:002008-09-23T07:33:05.209+01:00I am a bad blogger!!!!!!<span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">I can't believe 2 weeks have <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">passed</span> since I last posted. You know what they say 'Time flies when you are having fun!' Well I can't say that I've been having loads of fun but things are certainly mostly good at the moment. To be honest I've lost my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Mojo</span> for crafting. I started doing a Halloween mini album and that's when my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Mojo</span> went AWOL. I can't do Halloween. It's a bit like I used to be with cards for men. I have a gorgeous new set from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">SU</span> from the new catalogue that is lovely for men 'For Father'. Not actually made any cards yet but I do have an idea in my head. Here's a sneak peak</span><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249099422820860178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizJ3GfaqzFTifJXPGK1CAUWKbv8zPE2uKK1cHvi-QkDBmChZLCYK2mqBZimeENSaI-dIE6mjsu3idiTehJTZh3EFqEjcx-VaqfcRR1OTZdjM_sJczf3kWHEDSk497V58YzXHxMPsi5dQ7W/s320/september+blog+pics003.JPG" border="0" /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">It's in the new catalogue that should be landing on my doormat any time now.<br /></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">I had been doing a lot of Christmas makes before my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Mojo</span> went in preparation for the October workshop. Here's a peak of a project I am working on using another of the new sets from the new <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">SU</span> catalogue 'Season of Joy'. Scrumptious! The colours are not great on these photos. Took them this morning while I had time but there wasn't m<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">uch</span> daylight! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249099426689802194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkbHEGCoXI5cEVT0t38z_Emga0emqFTefzw7W6wd5DKejOgFcBMTIMdMczrE9aZbmeyOQcTnw_ukT19bKce9T-SRX2dT-gpGKAe4ozKWlRafg0FpGIoa0P0PvqcZxZWgfor5521Filed7p/s320/september+blog+pics002.JPG" border="0" /></span><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">Have fun!</span></p><p><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">Lou x</span></p>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471319405190260888noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251741971562880987.post-86823627519346810772008-09-07T16:27:00.004+01:002008-09-07T16:46:50.898+01:00Summer Mini Book<div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">I went to <a href="http://cazamataz.blogspot.com/">Carol's</a> yesterday and had a lovely afternoon. Carol organised for us to make a mini paper bag book with a Summer theme. <a href="http://cazamataz.blogspot.com/">Carol</a> supplied some lovely mini paper bags and had lots of summery themed stamps, dies etc on hand for us to use. I'd had a look at what photos I've not scrapped yet(loads) and decided to make my book about last years holiday in Alcudia. My printer is not well so I couldn't print out the photos i needed but got the gist of the colours etc I would need. </span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">This is my end product!</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;"></span><br /></div><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;"><div align="center"><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://smilebox.com/play/4e4455314d7a6b304e673d3d0d0a&campaign=blog_playback_link&blogview=true" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" height="303" alt="Click to play Summer Mini Book" src="http://smilebox.com/snap/4e4455314d7a6b304e673d3d0d0a.jpg" width="386" /></a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.smilebox.com/?partner=commissionjunction&campaign=blog_snapshot" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" height="46" alt="Create your own slideshow - Powered by Smilebox" src="http://www.smilebox.com/globalImages/blogInstructions/blogLogoSmileboxSmall.gif" width="386" /></a></td></tr><tr><td align="middle"><a href="http://www.smilebox.com/slideshows" target="_blank">Make a Smilebox slideshow</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div></span><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">I only got half way through at carol's but couldn't stop when I got home and finished it last night. I'll post photos again of the completed book with photos and journalling when my printer is working again.</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">Thanks <a href="http://cazamataz.blogspot.com/">Carol</a> I had a fab time again. </span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">Lou x</span> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Supplies Used:</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Stamps: Hero Arts -moments, Family</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Paper: Sandylion DP, SU Cardstock -Certainly Celry, So Saffron, Bashful Blue, Regal Rose, Bazzill</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Ink: SU -Taken with Teal, Versamark,</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;">Accessories: 3 4" paperbags, Sizzix and Quickutz dies, Prima Flowers, Buttons, Paper Yarn and Ribbons, MM Hardware, rub ons and stickers, Shrink plastic, SU Tab punch, Cuttlebug Embossing folders, SU Stampin write marker.</span></div><div align="center"></div>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471319405190260888noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251741971562880987.post-14168396513400537562008-09-02T22:48:00.005+01:002008-09-03T11:19:38.771+01:00Rain rain go away!<span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">How much more rain can we have? I'm waterlogged now and it's affecting my dog walking routine. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Never mind</span> I guess I'm indoors more and get to craft more (remember Look on the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Bright side</span>!) </span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">Any way I' made these two cards the week <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">before</span> last. I have seen them somewhere on a blog or gallery but not sure where. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241545059299898898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIfvw0-06vCuaAi2I89mq7MLZ7AbYHMMV-fG5O0d14IjqxSQ437GUJXjHML6kHLr-Inou4NIKrpnzCNnRXyE6fVOfEaRY9vULHC7Q3DTQCMwbGvnkhFWUlpe_2Y9VDpqd7gZOp12ZxsiqW/s320/August+makes009.JPG" border="0" /></span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-size:130%;">I masked off an area on a piece of Whisper White card stock. I used Garden Green chalk to colour in the unmasked area then daubed a bit of Garden <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Green</span> ink around the edges. This was then matted on Garden green <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">card stock</span> and put on the base card. I used one of the stamps out of the retiring hostess set - Oh, so lovely in Close to Cocoa just on the left edge of the chalked area. I added Chocolate chip <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Taffeta</span> (Yum yum), added a greeting and Bob's your Uncle! a really quick and easy card that could be used for loads of occasions and would look good in different colours too.</span> </span><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikWhPy_kgHDnCdVnOHZ4iEv4WRQSBoi3pAh7Z3xZbYrvn5vnsK-KwblCTnGgvaPkUS4Bpze3IGMPSro96Aln8fwDMQz3Yzd6GQ3AlPOQpAzzzW3mIeAHn7NsLMJ2O4zLBbTzQ32HQtUgd9/s1600-h/August+makes010.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241545059814662290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikWhPy_kgHDnCdVnOHZ4iEv4WRQSBoi3pAh7Z3xZbYrvn5vnsK-KwblCTnGgvaPkUS4Bpze3IGMPSro96Aln8fwDMQz3Yzd6GQ3AlPOQpAzzzW3mIeAHn7NsLMJ2O4zLBbTzQ32HQtUgd9/s320/August+makes010.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;"> I added a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Sizzlet</span> photo corner to this one. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:130%;"></span></p><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">If you have a go at this technique post a link to a photo of it on your blog or public gallery so we can all have a look. I'm going to have a go in oranges and yellows next I think. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">Come on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Linz</span> and carol it's a challenge!!!</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;"></span><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">Happy crafting!</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">Louise x</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">My next workshops details are in the left side bar.</span>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471319405190260888noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251741971562880987.post-38643163701356046082008-09-02T07:22:00.005+01:002008-09-03T10:31:47.075+01:00The Retirement List is up!<span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">Hi Crafters!<br />The new Stampin' Up! catalogue is being realeased on 1st October, so to make way for all those lovely new products we have to say goodbye to some of the ones in the current catalogue.These products will only be available while stocks last. So if you want any don't hang about ordering them! <a href="http://www2.stampinup.com/gb/documents/UK_Retired_List_07-08_alpha.pdf">The list can be found here.</a></span><br /><span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:130%;"><strong>Good news!</strong> The prices have been evaluated for the new catalogue and some items have been reduced in price. EG. Designer papers will be £7.75 and were £8.50. The new prices have been taken into account for the Retirement List, so grab yourself a bargain!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:130%;">Bye for now!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:130%;">louise x</span>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471319405190260888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251741971562880987.post-78997204145949594922008-08-29T07:37:00.003+01:002008-09-03T10:33:54.497+01:00Another Paper Bag BookI love these papers from MM. Have had them ages- they've always been to good to use! You know that feeling?!<br /><br /><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://smilebox.com/play/4e4451314e7a6b334d773d3d0d0a&campaign=blog_playback_link&blogview=true" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" height="303" alt="Click to play Boy Moments Mini Book" src="http://smilebox.com/snap/4e4451314e7a6b334d773d3d0d0a.jpg" width="386" /></a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.smilebox.com/?partner=commissionjunction&campaign=blog_snapshot" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" height="46" alt="Create your own slideshow - Powered by Smilebox" src="http://www.smilebox.com/globalImages/blogInstructions/blogLogoSmileboxSmall.gif" width="386" /></a></td></tr><tr><td align="middle"><a href="http://www.smilebox.com/slideshows" target="_blank">Make a Smilebox slideshow</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Happy Crafting!<br /><br />Louise xLouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471319405190260888noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251741971562880987.post-57991527582741319582008-08-27T08:38:00.003+01:002008-09-03T10:34:38.144+01:00Wonderful moments mini Book<span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">Here's one of the mini books I've made. It's similar to the other moments one I posted last week but different! I'll put another on Friday.</span><br /><br /><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://smilebox.com/play/4e44517a4f4459344d513d3d0d0a&campaign=blog_playback_link&blogview=true" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" height="303" alt="Click to play Wonderful Moments Book" src="http://smilebox.com/snap/4e44517a4f4459344d513d3d0d0a.jpg" width="386" /></a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.smilebox.com/?partner=commissionjunction&campaign=blog_snapshot" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" height="46" alt="Create your own slideshow - Powered by Smilebox" src="http://www.smilebox.com/globalImages/blogInstructions/blogLogoSmileboxSmall.gif" width="386" /></a></td></tr><tr><td align="middle"><a href="http://www.smilebox.com/slideshows" target="_blank">Make a Smilebox slideshow</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471319405190260888noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251741971562880987.post-40164856819538229462008-08-27T07:42:00.003+01:002008-09-03T10:36:04.599+01:00More cards!<span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">Hello again!</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">Just posting a few more cards I've made recently. </span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">This first one is made using the Loads of love stamp set. I really love this set. I originally thought it would be great for male cards, but I think it's fab for more girly cards too, like this one.</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">I used the colour combo So Saffron, Cameo Coral and Only Orange.</span><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239085496367534690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUHTwb9SNqJtrjeyvDvq8hyy2uYONGfQBxWfisN9UOz7-zZ-8VueRcCV6B97sFiOyrGLghJPr0ORpBg9fPb6GIJ9Cu5uSBJDv3lnJMy-D42pFg_jMXYi3yRZmyGxZU0fv_wrvD-9_6BDEO/s320/August+makes001.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">The colours haven't come out to good on this next one. I made this one for <a href="http://www.inlovewithstamping.com/forum/showthread.php?t=638">this</a> challenge on <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.inlovewithstamping%20.com">ILWS</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">It's hard to see from this photo but the base of the card is actually Bashful Blue. I used All the Best retired set and clear embossed it onto Basic Black cardstock. Matted it a few times and added Chocolate Chip taffeta ribbon and the sentiment.</span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239085501582867074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHGvDkKKcyvbrLlWDw5wTqg2UHkkJr8tntZgaXD0BbYiJoQZG12L7Ea2-du0YUYgwUsTVL-0Tnm8p91gE1kFrfKYnNkYAHWbEMBD55l2g6ww1_SgVfodi2vUg669kIxdh3msvjyzD7vtjK/s320/August+makes005.JPG" border="0" /></p><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:Courier New;">A non Stampin' Up! stamp next. This was a sketch challenge on a blog somwhere, sorry can't remember where though. I've coloured the image and layered him up and added the sentiment from the Cheers and wishes set. The card stock is Creamy Caramel and Certainly Celery. There's some MM paper there too. I also used the Cuttlebug swirls embossing folder too.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239085510777318610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvyQcpFIsJUvwnotTUoJJmxgEG9dcqHpxPzLO1EFtrXaPb_-s8SjiY9atu29crWejG-CVXR_bAfxwrExm-fwCg80rBMtVM4ZFxagvdDGQPgG6APwD6anXUUYc8YGwhTqNoauwilDZKhbme/s320/August+makes007.JPG" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:courier new;">Happy crafting peeps!</span></span>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471319405190260888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251741971562880987.post-78042520953931497422008-08-25T21:25:00.004+01:002008-09-03T10:36:54.342+01:00<span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">I had a lovely day at the craft fair at the National Coal Mining Museum, Wakefield on Saturday. It was unusually quite but I met some lovely people. I did a door prize draw and the winner is Mrs E <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Bromby</span> who has won £10 to spend in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Stampin</span> Up! catalogue. Congratulations! Your prize will be posted out to you tomorrow. Thanks to everyone else who took part. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238555853628190514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir-mmmyXmmExAmOU_P4WxmBlq2Go6Sif6-n7vAXKFrszVT0oE0rD4s2ePvZUZPo2jz5dC8j82AKtQNHMzv861TgDCfwJPOiXnax9gqM3y5f1O1mX0Zx536_SYiKaMsJFscsIgJT220e5BL/s320/August+makes002.JPG" border="0" /></span><br /><p><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">I made these super quick cards last week. I just love the spiral punch. I've used creamy caramel and Bashful Blue card stock for the base of the cards. I cut a small piece of Whisper White and used the spiral punch along the top edge. The Circle of Friendship stamps were stamped in Close to Cocoa and punched out with the 1" circle punch. Then more layers were cut using the 1 3/8" circle punch, 1 1/4" circle punch and Scallop circle punch. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Dimensionals</span> were used to pop these and then added to the card. Some Bashful Blue <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Taffeta</span> ribbon was added and voila, done! Piece of cake. I did these in lots of other colour combos too. Old Olive and Real Red, Pretty in Pink and Creamy Caramel, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Certainly</span> celery and creamy Caramel. I think these would make a great card to demonstrate. </span></p><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">I'm having problems uploading today and unfortunately this is the only one I can get to upload. will keep trying as I have stacks to show you!</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">Happy crafting!</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">Lou xx<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"></span>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471319405190260888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4251741971562880987.post-14932984159084416572008-08-21T07:35:00.003+01:002008-09-03T10:37:55.488+01:00Busy busy!<span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:180%;">Sorry I haven't posted for a while. I've been busy with the school holidays, my lush new job and preparing for a craft fair on Saturday at the National Coal mining Museum, Wakefield. I''ve crafted my socks off so should have plenty to show you. I'll try and post Saturday night or definately Sunday with mini books, stationary sets, and of course cards! I've also not had an August workshop so promise an extra special September one to celebrate the new catalogue and National Cardmaking Week. Details to follow.</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:180%;">Take care everyone.</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:180%;">Happy Crafting</span><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:180%;">Lou x</span>Louisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471319405190260888noreply@blogger.com0