Good Sunday Morning Ladies,
Today I would like to share with you the stunning birthday
card I received from our part time 'Madame' Janet, that makes her sound naughty, (all I actually mean in that she lives part time in France) haha!
I wouldn't know where to start with explaining how Janet designed and made the card, It is an easel style card, with a beautifully decorated tag on each day side. The papers used to decorate the card were all french themed.
Janet also created the prettiest flower arrangement, there was so much detail in the card, it must have been so much work, the gorgeous little clock face brads were part of the finishing touches, along with beautiful ribbon and pearl strings.
I absolutely loved the card Janet, thank you so very much xx
Now I have to tell you that I was a very lucky lady yesterday,
The postman bought me a parcel that contained the amazing
Sizzix Big Shot Plus, well I was overjoyed as you can imagine.
I took it straight into my craft room to play and then realised how big it is, I ended up spending the rest of the day tidying and organising everything, do you know I have 3, yes 3 huge
'bit boxes' and some of the bits are quite big! I sorted through them all and got rid of some of the bits. I got the new Dyson out and gave the carpet the cleaning of its life!
I am not sure how many of you have bought the Woodware Die storage folders (black with white spots), well I opened them up tonight, to sort my dies, but I found the magnetic sheet inside the pockets way too flimsy, you would struggle to pull the sheet out and the dies remain in place, so I then spent the next two hours cutting up old mount board up to stick the magnetic sheets to so that it was more sturdy and easier to pull in and out of the pockets, you could also stick another mag sheet on the other side of the mount board too, therefore doubling your storage! It would be easier however if the magnetic sheet were better quality so that you don't have to spend time and money to make them easier to use.
So hopefully I have made enough room now to sit and play today, I did a couple of die cuts yesterday and I was very pleased with the result and an embossing folder which embossed perfectly all over.
So so far so good!!
I hope you all have a lovely Sunday,
\love and hugs,
Sandra xxxx
Good morning Sandra and the Café Gang. My goodness it's Sunday ... again!!! It seems like only a few days ago it was last Sunday!!
ReplyDeleteIt's dry outside, I do hope it stays that way.
JANET:- love, love, love, your beautiful card and Tags. The papers, colours and your wonderful designs are fantastic.
SANDRA:- you have boxes of bits ..... next time you need a piece of card or paper go to your BIT BOX. I think our first reaction is to go grab a new piece of card. So today why don't you set yourself a challenge. You have a wonderful new Die Cutting machine (lucky lady) see how many cards you can make without using a NEW piece of card or paper.
All good in the Café this morning, nice new flowers on the tables and the place smells great. Someone has put bread and rolls in the oven can you guess who that might be!!! .... Mmmmm!! i just love that smell.
Talking about baking, Robert and I made Margaret "Cs" Butter Biscuits yesterday they were Yummmy!!! There were 4 left in my box when I went off to bed last night bet there are a couple missing. John usually makes himself a cuppa before coming to bed around midnight bet he ate a couple. Robert went home with quite a few for his mum, thank goodness or I would eat then all they are so good.
(((((hugs))))) in the basket as usual. Off to sit over in the corner with my Tea & Toast. Nothing much on the cards for me this morning. John is off to a Model Railway Show later. I might get him to drop me off at Hobbycraft (I have a voucher to spend) then pick me up from Dunelm's coffee shop when he has finished ... will see!!! See you all later. xxx
Good morning Patricia,
DeleteOh those biscuits sound yummy, I love anything buttery! But for me it has to be salted butter, while we stay over in France we always buy a pack of butter they sell tat has big crystals of sea salt in it, food of the gods in my opinion!!
You are quite right Patricia, I should make a bit box card, I haven't made one for a while, it is easier and more natural to reach for new card when we think about starting a new project! Some pieces of card are almost complete, just had a square cut out or a little piece for a sentiment.
Could you do me a huge favour, while you are in Hobbycraft could you look to see if they sell a silicone mat for the Big Shot Plus, I may give me tan mat ago today!
It's just for embossing dies, the A4 embossing folders emboss like a dream!
Enjoy your shopping trip, shall we all meet you outside hobbycraft and go shopping together?!
If only!
Hugs
Sandra xxxx
SANDRA:- if I go to Hobbycraft I will certainly look a Silicone mat for you.
DeleteMargaret's biscuits are brilliant, I am a person who absolutely HATES butter, marg or any kind of spreads but these biscuits are so Yummmyy!! I would not know the difference between Salted or unsalted butter, the smell of the stuff turns my stomach xxx
Hi Patricia, I'd so pleased that peace reigns at Chez Duffy now that the Railway is up and running again!!! Enjoy your day, you are so tempting me into making some of those biscuits. xxx
DeleteMAUREEN:- wil need to make another batch of those biscuits ... the box is empty xxx
DeleteHi PATRICIA enjoy your day shopping trip at Hobbycraft hope you gets some bargains. I know my OH would love to go with John to the model railway exhibition he is a steam train buff.
DeleteEnjoy Ooo & I will have to make some of those biscuits. Xxx
Hi Patricia, have fun at Dunelm. I love that shop. I sorted my bit box into colours, each inside a plastic sleeve. It makes it so easier.
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Steady on the biscuits, Patricia! I really need to make them.
DeleteMuriel has become international today! French here and a bit of German below!! Xxx
Sorry you didn't get your trip to Dunelm and Hobbycraft Patricia. I like Dunelm. Went the other day. You said it was wet there. It's been dull here but no rain. Was quite chilly when I went out this morning.
DeleteGood morning ladies, Nic is still fast asleep at the moment so I'm having a quiet cuppa here.
ReplyDeleteSandra are you lucky or what, would love the big shot plus but I've not enough room to house one, it is a big machine and sturdy as well. I took over the small bedroom as a craft room and every space is used.
Janet your card is beautiful, love the papers you have used and the tags are a great idea, wouldn't have thought of that.
Nic and I called at the Range yesterday on our travels and I bought two dies by Sweet Dixie, a candle and a stocking, they are such a good size and are gorgeous cut out, I maybe back
Patricia, enjoy your trip to Hobbycraft and then Dunelm, I like shopping there.
Don't know what we'll do today, will decide when everyone gets up, hope it stays dry though, I think its forecast dry for a few days.
I'm now going to read back over yesterday's comments, but it's such a chatty place I may not get through everything haha.
I've left hugs in the basket - feel free to take them if you need to
When Nic goes home after tea we are getting the stair carpet up and painting ready for new stair carpet on Tuesday so I may not be back today,
Take care everybody and gave a lovely day whatever you do.
Jean xxx
Enjoy your day with Nic Jean xxxx
DeleteHi Jean, have a lovely day with Nic, I know it takes me ages to get through all the comments when I'm late in coming in, then I forget who said what, or make notes which are indecipherable!!!! xxx
DeleteHave a great day with Nic, hope the weather is good to you. It's terrible here, pouring rain, we were to being going out but changed our minds. xxx
DeleteHi Jean enjoy your day with Nic hope the sun is shining xxx
DeleteHello Jean, enjoy your time with Nic. I thought about her last evening when Len said " SEVEN" .xxxx
DeleteI did the same Saba . Jean every time he didn't say 'Seven' my thoughts went to Nic and was so happy when he did Lol Xxx
DeleteThe Sweet Dixie dies are very nice arn't they Jean. I got the stocking one in the week and yesterday I got the Victorian lamppost. Would have liked the Victorian Carol Singers but they didn't have them.
DeleteMorning/Afternoon to all who may pop in today.
ReplyDeleteSandra - What a wonderful surprise for your yesterday that lovely husband of yours is more than a treasure. Well I don't have to tell you that do I!!!
Hope you get to have a really good play today and put that new machine through its paces. I've never used one so will be interested to see what you think.
Patricia - enjoy your trip or peace and quiet at home this morning whichever you choose. I'd be staying in for the peace and quiet as yesterday just seemed to be one lot of noise after another.
Sandra - I'm so pleased you liked your birthday card. All it is is just a square card with two tags attached to each side. The papers to cover the base card and tags are from a 8x8 Madame Payraud's pack 32 sheets 2x16 designs- they also do a 6x6. I have to admit a really do love this range of paper pads as they have such a good selection of subjects as well as one or two plain coloured sheets for backing. Some of the sheets are also so useful for those awkward men cards eg architecture, bird watching, butterfly collecting.
The brads, flowers and string of pearls came from my stash boxes. The swirls are of course one of Sue Wilson's dies and the ribbon through the tags came from a pack I bought from 'The Works' book shop in Meadowhall. The ribbon across the base 'flowers to make you smile' came from 'The Range' as did the tags.
I suppose the card could come into the challenge of using only one die - the swirls. I hope you all like it.
All booked for Wednesday now ferry and hotel so just the other stuff to do.
We're off to Christina's today so it's lunch out in Bakewell and then on to Hognaston for the afternoon to see how much further the builders have got with the utility room extension they're having done and to take her some old towels/t-towels and newspapers etc which she uses for the Hedgepigs and other small animals they get in. So I'll be absent for the rest of the day.
Have a good Sunday everyone whatever you all decide to do. I've deposited my usual load of hugs for everyone.
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Janet, your card is beautiful, I love the papers and they would be so useful for George's brother and wife who go to France off and on for 6 months of the year. They are there at the moment and won't be back until November. They have a house in Landes - is that anywhere near you? Have a great day today, I hope the utility room extension is nearly finished. xxxx
DeleteHi JANET your card for SANDRA is stunning it's so uneak I love those papers you have used are gorgeous love love it . Enjoy your day xxxx
DeleteHi Janet, I love love love your card. Fabulous papers, fabulous design, fabulous flowers. Enjoy your day at Christina's .
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Janet, another stunning card, Sandra is one lucky lady having received it. xxx
DeleteJanet - I'm sorry I'm completely random in my posts today. I usually try to be methodical but everything went haywire today!
DeleteYour card is beautiful . I love how you have used the tags as well! Lovely papers and flowers. Have a good time at Bakewell! I'm rather fond of Bakewell. I always think it looks lovely dressed for Christmas! Xxx
Janet, your card for Sandra is stunning, absolutely love the papers you have used, and your flowers are beautiful, what a talent you have.
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Janet your card for Sandra Is gorgeous. Love it. So different. Love the papers. I haven't seen those before.
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ReplyDeleteJanet-your card to Sandra is quite stunning. It's truly a work of art & one to be kept.
Sandra-sounds like you had a busy day yesterday. Once you start tidying & clearing in the craft room it becomes a major job, or it does for me! All this talk of new/replacement die cutting machines makes me want to join in. I have a pink G C (second one) which is working fine and I have an original cuttlebug which is in perfect working order. I don't have too for anything else so will make do with the two I have. I'm going to buy another set of plastic storage drawers as I've only just worked out that I can add more to the ones I already have. I'm desperate to get stuff off the floor so my only way is UP!!!! Hubby's away on Tuesday so I'll call at Homebase before getting weighed then I have all evening to re-arrange things.
Ironing & weeding need doing today-not very exciting, would rather be crafting. Maybe after dinner I'll head up to the craft room.
Michele
MICHELE sorry I wasn't in yesterday I loved all your crafts & the lovely picture. Hope you get your extra drawers (boxes ) haha I know what Mureial & MYRA would say. Anyway up up & away with all things on the floor. Xxx
DeleteMichele. My craft things are all stored under the bed! I so envy you your craft room. Xxx
DeleteIt should say "I don't have ROOM for anything else"!!
ReplyDeleteOh Michele I wish I lived closer as I have 3 spare ones here. If I had my way there would be 5 more going. They are great for storage but they make the spare room so enclosed. As I have to have 3 them up on a deep shelve. xxx
DeleteHi Michele, I seem to be in a permanent state of clearing my craft room. It's lovely one week, then the next it looks like a bomb has gone off!! I've just been up on the kitchen step stool to check on a box of things that I had forgotten about!!! Too much stuff, I'm going to have a "hoy". (I bet at least half of it goes back). xxxx
DeleteHi Sandra and all in the Cafe today.
ReplyDeleteJanet, your card is wonderful, you used some lovely papers and the embellishments are beautiful.
Sandra, I was delighted last night when you told me that you have got the Big Shot Plus. I hope you get to put it through its paces today in your tidy craft room.
Brenda littlelamb, I hope you have a chance to test yours out as well. Have fun and let us know what you think of it please.
I have just been reading yesterday's comments and must add my bit to the others about you Norah. Save your money and have a holiday, permanently, from that nasty piece of work please.
Saba and Myra, have your voices recovered from your chat yesterday, once you managed to finally get the phone issue sorted : )
We had a lovely day at the fishing lake. Both girls were so good and very patient happily watching their floats for almost 4 hours apart from a 20 minute break for Paige (she is only 4 after all)when she had a little walk with me to look for some blackberries which were eaten before we got home : ) Phoebe caught 3 little Perch and caught a Cray fish but it fell off the hook as she lifted it out and Paige had a big fish grab her line very hard as it took the maggot but it got away, she was thrilled anyway, bless her. They would have stayed longer, we were amazed at just how patient they both were.
I must go and get ready for church parade with the Beavers for the Harvest service, and I've just remembered that I need to clean my boots! Have a good day everyone. Take care xx
Hi Sue, I hope you're feeling a lot better today and so pleased that the girls got something for their efforts. Enjoy church. The sermon at ours last night was good for the first 3 minutes, then went downhill for the next 12!!! zzzzz xxxx
DeleteHi Sue glad you had a good day with Paige & Phoebe yesterday & they had a good time too.
DeleteEnjoy the church parade with the beavers. Glad you're feeling. Bit better. Xxx
Hi Sue, hope you enjoyed church. I love the harvest festival. We plough the fields and scatter!! I hope it is sung on songs of praise this evening. Oh and by the way, your mentioning of fish falling off the hook and Maggotts in the same sentence has made me feel very queasy. Might have to have a lay down. Xxxx
DeleteHi Sue
DeleteChurch parade - those were the days! Are your beavers allowed to wear coats or is it the cram as many jumpers as you can underneath your uniform style? Xxxx
Glad the girls enjoyed their fishing yesterday Sue. Hope the church parade service went ok.
DeleteMorning Sandra and all popping in today.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Janet for our Sandra. lovely papers and embellishments.
Enjoy your crafting day Sandra with the new machine. Is it by Papermania the folders? , anyhow they are quite flimsy but Karen told me to put something behind so it works better but would help if they were good from the go.
Whatever you are up to today I hope you have a nice day, I like yours Patricia.Two of my favourite stores. We are going into town for the day and then we'll see what next. Love and hugs in bunches to everyone,Maria Xxxx
Hello Maria, have a lovely day. Don't spend too much xxx
DeleteMARIA enjoy your day browsing roun the shops hope you get some bargains xxxx
DeleteMaria - helloooo! I've a black and white spotted Papermania one too. I actually gave them one star for it on a review as was asked to make! You are right it's very flimsy. If they sell something to serve a purpose it shouldn't have to be adapted. I have a smaller Orange one from Tonic. It's very good but I hate the colour! Xxx
DeleteHello Maria, I've got the Tim Holz one. I'm posh.
DeleteI also have the papermania one and haven't used it yet despite buying it at Ally Pally last spring.
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Glad I didn't get the Papermania folder. I bought 12 A4 magnet sheets and have put them in a large folder with pockets but quite heavy as the sheets are heavy to start with.
DeletePlease check your inbox ladies, I have emailed you regarding retreat etc, just an update, I have sent to everyone as I don't want any of your left out1
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs
Sandra
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Ok Mrs Big Shot ha ha (lucky thing!) xxx
DeleteOk will do SANDRA even though I'm not going to the retreat I can still look haha. Wow Big Shot how lucky are you. Your so worth it xxx
DeleteWe'll keep you up to date Lynda! Don't worry. I'm very sorry you won't be going and all the others too. Xxx
DeleteDon't worry Myra, she will come to the next one. Because I say soooo
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Ooh! Now Maria that's sounds as if you are getting very masterful! That will be good though! Xxx
DeleteHi Sandra and all the lovely ladies
ReplyDeleteSorry I was AWOL yesterday but we went to Ally Pally again for the knitting and stitching show with Julian's mum ( I was very careful when I walked in honestly!). Oh it was soooooo busy, you had to shuffle walk around. We stayed in Salisbury overnight and went from there to make it easier for Jean but by the time we got home we were really shattered. There was so much wool and fabric this year but not so much cross stitch but we all managed to spend money! I brought some beautiful chunky wool and a bracelet kit, Julian bought a new lamp and some beaded Christmas decorations and Jean bought books fabric wool kits and patterns galore! It was a good day. We've been going to that show for years so it was very odd with out Emma but we did send her a photo of our sausage sandwich ( it's a tradition on arrival! ).
Michele your cards and the photo of your family were lovely yesterday, thank you for sharing them with us, yet another face to name! Xxxx
Janet was super cards, love the papers you have used, I thought I was in France - funnily enough I was looking at fabric in this style yesterday, it's gorgeous ( and obviously on trend!). Thank you for sharing xxx
Your new machine sounds fabulous Sandra can't wait to hear about it from you and Brenda . That had the big shots at the show yesterday with the patchwork dies - it's interesting to see another use, Jean bought another die and will borrow my little big shot again to cut out squares. She's making quilts for the hospital nursery at the moment so that will save her loads of time.
Well I had better get myself sorted - I'm still in my pjs having a lazy time but I need to go out for some more milk ( don't worry I will get dressed!) and then a bit of gardening is in order before I get my knitting out to have a look at, find the right needles etc. I'm going to have a quick look back through yesterday's comments but I hope everyone is ok. See you all later xxx.
Hi Dainty, what a cruel thing to do to Emma ha ha. Was the sausage sandwich yummy!!! Pleased you managed to get and in and out without flinging yourself on the ground. Had you taken more water with it this time lol. Have a good day, there's no rush to get dressed xxxxx
DeleteHi DIANE so glad you got into AP with out falling :0)) & you all got some bargains oooo so cruel sendig Emma a pic of the sausage sandwich. Xxx
DeleteDiane don't bother getting dressed to fetch the milk. Hazel and Patricia never do.
DeleteAnd nice one with the sausage picture, I like cruelty to children. Xxxx
Oh would have to get dressed to go for milk, that would mean going in the car. The fish lady stops right out side the front door. xxx
DeleteDiane - that really made me laugh! I'm so glad you didn't topple over !!
DeleteSounds a fun day was had by all. Well except Emma - but she got a picture of a sausage sandwich!! Xxx
Diane also glad you made it in to AP with out falling over this time, I bet you looked twice at where you were going!
DeleteHaha we had a good look and Jean agreed with me she would have tripped over too! I'm not that cruel, Emma ha bacon sandwiches :) . Good thing I get dressed to go for milk, I met 4 people I knew and the queue was really long! Now this will make you laugh , I spotted Spellbound beading company were on C&C today so told Julian - he recorded it to watch because they were the kits he bought yesterday. We had fun watching and now he's made a start on one bauble. Xxx
DeleteGlad you didn't manage to fall yesterday Diane and you had a good time. Enjoy your buys.
DeleteJust looked where oh where did my comment go this morning??? Sorry Sandra you will be thinking the wrong things!!!
ReplyDeleteWill be back in I am doing Calum's cake, so I need to be in the kitchen. xxx
Good Morning Sandra and Friends, another gloomy morning here, and not just the weather, O/H, says not well so not much conversation if you know what I mean, well enough to go to church to play the organ, don't think he can find anything more to take him out, although he tells me he will be in 3 evening this week!!!!!
ReplyDelete(Sorry for the rant that is of now interest to you)
Janet your card is beautiful, I do love using patterned papers.
Sandra hope the big shot plus lives up to expectations.I have the old big shot, teal G/C, cut n boss(which is rubbish), just lately bought the tattered lace machine which I am pleased with, not sure how long it last it's very creaky.
I'm with you Sandra about salted butter, just love it, makes remember my Grandmother who used to make her butter, use salt from a huge block.
We'll have a lovely day, will call in later. Lil
Lilian dear, we love to listen to other people's rants. It makes ours seem quite normal!!!! I know exactly what you mean, enjoy the 4 nights he goes out ha ha. Interesting to hear about the Tattered Lace machine, let us know how it goes, although there is no way I am buying ANOTHER machine. Have a good day. xxxx
DeleteHi Lilian you rant all you like. Hope the tattered lace machine is too your liking does it cut well enjoy it hope it's better & lasts longer than GC.
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Lilian, moan all you like. Peter is driving me insane, wants to go out cycling this afternoon and is in a huff because I said no. MEN!!!
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Lillian, you moan all you want as we will all tell you? The soap box sits in the corner. It helps and you feel oh so much better after wards. xxx
DeleteThanks Ladies you are great. Went for a walk feel better now.
DeleteLilian, I'm a wee bit late! I often am! However feel free to moan - as has been said - we all do it and it does help! A wonder if hubby sand while he was playing! Xxx
DeleteOo ooh dear - should read - I wonder if hubby sang! Xxx
DeleteLillian this is a good place for us to rant about things, It is good to share. X
DeleteYou rant away Lilian, it's good to talk and it makes us feel so much better too that all men (most men) are Meldrew's at some time and one is not alone. Nice day for a walk Xxx.
DeleteWe don't mind listening to your rants Lillian. Feel free on here.
DeleteHello everyone, well as you can see I am still connected!!! The suspense is killing me, I keep expecting to log on and find everythings gone kaput, so we'll have to wait and see what happens with the system.
ReplyDeleteI have been commenting on the way down but I do want to say again that JANET your card is really lovely.
See you all later, I'm away to my craft room to tidy up - AGAIN.
Muriel xxxx
Oooooh look at you throwing in a bit of German!!
DeleteHow is your sliced off finger?
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Maureen I always thought you were well connected! Steady on with this bilingual lark though! Thanks for reminding me Saba - how is that finger top Maureen? Xxx
DeleteMAUREEN I hope you love everything about windows 10 I'm still learning things are very different but I'm getting used to it :0)) xxx
ReplyDeleteHello SANDRA & everyone
ReplyDeleteSorry I was awol yesterday we went over my sons Terry was giving him a hand with the bathroom as it's been put on hold with Sam breaking her ankle. They worke all day the up side was seeing Harry,he has now mastered walking he is so cheeky. He has a rotten cold though but still my little smiler.
We didn't get home till 11 so tired so just had a cupper & went to bed.
SANDRA hope you love your new machine how lovely of Paul getting such a lovely surprise for you. Hope you get craft room sorted you will have to photograph if & blog it please.
Well Oh is calling we are going for a walk. Nice sunny morning .
See you later have commented on way down. Love Lynda xx
Hello Lynda, so nice to hear you had some time with Harry. He is gorgeous. Love his smile, it lights up his whole face. Xxxx
DeleteOooh Lynda, and his lovely blonde curls. So pleased you had some quality time with him. Time goes so fast xxxx
DeleteHi Lynda, oh lovely little Harry. You are all so lucky to have grand children. I'm suffering something terrible sometimes with baby withdraws tihi Next time you see him, give him a big cuddle from auntie Mia Xxx
DeleteHello Sandra and gang
ReplyDeleteWell I've commented on the way down so not much to say really.
IBe been busy cleaning the silver. Well epns to be more precise. It's a tankard which my father won for dominos in the 1950s and I have decided to give it to Joanne to pass down to Oliver. It was black so I googled how to clean it and found an amazing way to do it safely. Bucket, lined with tin foil shiny side up, a dash of baking powder and boiling water and put it in for 20 mins, making sure it is touching the foil and I cannot believe how shiny it is now. There are still two yellow marks on it which I suspect is where the silver may have worn thin, but overall a fabulous shiny tankard.
That's it for now. Peter is twittering about me clearing a space on the dining room table for him to do some paperwork so I had better jump to it and will click my heels together at the same time.
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Can I ask how much baking powder? Have my great Aunts silver tea pot, milk jug and sugar bowl to do, they are also gone quite dark. Would a tablespoon be OK? Thanks
DeleteI , too, use that method for bulky bits and cutlery. I line my washing up bowl - an old one and add quite a lot of baking powder. A tablespoon sounds ok - you can't add too much as it won't harm anything. Hope this helps. Xxx
DeleteMyra has answered your question Lilian and I just guessed my baking powder but I suppose it would have been about a tablespoon. Good luck.
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Good afternnon Sandra and all who call in to this wonder cafe. Been a bit busy, well I am trying to look busy. Made Calum's cake will have to take the chocolate White me to Perth and do it while I am baby sitting.
ReplyDeleteTidy the spare bed yesterday and do you know some one drop a bomb in it again??? So tomorrow I will start again.
Now will you ladies stop telling me it's nice weather with you. Cold and pouring with rain here, heating on. I have to go the real back roads to Perth later, road works on the main road for two weeks, so it's going to be fun and games driving.
Going to get a cup of tea and sit and chill for 5 minutes, Sandra glad you have had fun with your new toy, does Paul like his new toy too, I see you boughta new Dyson? Xxx
That's wonderful cafe, and with me to Perth. I need that cup of tea I think
ReplyDeleteHazel, don't worry we are good at reading between the lines as we all do it! Safe journey. I'm sorry it's dry and bright here! Xxx
DeleteWhoever it is ,tell them to stop dropping the bombs hihi Drive carefully, enjoy the sitting Xxx
DeleteMaria it was probably the Germans, they have a history of bomb dropping. Please don't tell Peter I said that!!!
DeleteOh dear,oh dear Xxx
DeletePopped in for a quick cuppa.
ReplyDeleteI got a phone call last week asking me to make 6 Pendants for Christmas. Thank goodness I got plenty of warning on this one. I had to get some beads from Hazel I was running short. We used to buy beads in bulk but with not making so many we have tried to share our beads. You can buy beads in Hobbycraft but they are so expensive. We sell just the pendant .. no Torque or Band for £15 we would have had to put that up to £20 is we bought beads from shops.
Anyway 3 made just 3 more to go that will be done another day my hands are sore.
It is so blooming cold here, the heating is on and so are my very short UGG boots, my feet were freezing!!
Tea has heated me up, off to get a move on with some other things. xxx
Are you bringing any pendants to the Retreat? Xxx
DeleteMYRA:- did not really think about it, but ok, yes! I will
DeleteI will finish the order and make some more to bring with me. xxx
I'll buy some!! I promise! Xxx thank you! Xxx
DeleteLooks my sister will be busy, good will keep out of mischief. Oh where's the hard hat? xxx
DeleteJANET Such a beautiful card I am always in awe of all of you clever ladies
ReplyDeleteSANDRA You lucky lady! A friend of mine bought the Sizzix at April's AP and she loves it I've yet to have a play with it I have bit boxes galore but they're always in a mess even though I try to keep similar colours together As I use Serif a lot if there's enough space on a page before I print it I will add "materials" for a specific idea but then when I come to look at it and play I can never remember why I'd printed it!
Hello Sandra,
ReplyDeleteHello friends - trust we are having a good day!
I'm have a topsy turvy kind of day but it's not unpleasant!
Today's lovely Birthday card is gorgeous. I have left a message above but it just looks so French and that's how it was meant to look! Mine don't always turn out like that!
Well, I've been getting a box ready for the Retreat! I don't want to be looking for things at the last minute. We are going to Son and DIL for two nights this week and that is just a little further down the road from the Retreat. So I will get a look at Roadworks etc! Parts of the M6 are being turned into a smart motorway! When they have finished we will be able to use the hard shoulder and all four lanes are controlled by speed . The M42 is like that already and the M25. It does seem to keep the traffic flowing more. At the moment though their are roadworks!!
Be good everyone!
Lots of love, Myra xxx
We can beat you with road works - apparently m3 has the second longest stretch of roadworks in the country! 16 miles then a 6 mile normal stretch then another great big chunk of a few more miles. They are a pain! Xxxx
DeleteGood afternoon my little coffee shop cherubs,
ReplyDeleteJanet i love the paper that you have used in Sandra's lovely card as it has that old fashioned feel about it when pictures and colours were just like this. It reminds me of some of my scraps that i got as a wee girl and put into my scrapbook. Jim got a dinky car if he was good and i got some new scraps or a new colouring in book and new pencils, it was like my birthday come early when mum had that wee bit spare that she could treat us. Quite commonly it was when Jim needed new shoes because he had taken the toes out of them climbing everything in sight or new trousers for the same reasons. Mum would never buy one of us and not get a wee thing for the other but she could never afford to buy both of us at the same time as her and dad just weren't that well off at all. I know that life is so much better for the youngsters now but sometimes i have my doubts as there was nothing wrong in having to wait for something as it just wasn't possible to get it there and then but we did look after what we did get(bar Jim and his clombing adventures). Children these days seem to get things far to readily and they don't seem to have the same appreciation for them like we did. Ok soap box put away again, sorry. Sandra i bet you get much more fun from your new toy than Paul ever will with his, LOL.
Now talking about silicone mats, i use the one that was intended for my cooker over but since i had two of them it is much better use to me on my table but the brain went wandering again and came up with the exercise bands that you stretch and don't let go quickly as you'll end up with a corker of a slap from it, they are made from silicon as well and are quite handy from using in the same way, its worth a try flower.
Well i have sat and finished the wee man's aran set for the wedding, cut out, coloured and promarkered veins on to a sheet of roses and made them up into the various sizes. This lot are white and pink but i think i might just make up some other colours as they have actually worked out for a change, although i still want to give some more definition to the petals with my pliers. I was going to make a card for my next door neighbour who is in having a hysterectomy hence the flowers as you are not allowed to take flowers into hospital any more( well at Forth Valley Royal), anyway i was making a start when OH pipes up that i better make a card for next door as she is in. Not are you going to or i think maybe you might want to, but i had better so all inclination has went right out of the window. He natters more to Lorna(NDN) than he ever speaks to me and laughs and jokes with her and then comes back in the house in the same crabbit way he went out before clapping eyes on her. Anyway i am not going to get myself all worked up over him as he is just not worth it so i will see you all after and have a good day everyone. I have put the huggles into the basket
Love and crafty hugs
Norah xx
I know what you mean Norah! Some children are given so much I wonder what there is left to aim for! iPhones in Primary School and televisions in bedrooms etc etc! They have so many " things" but don't often have time spent on them. It's sad! Your flowers sound lovely! Xxx
DeleteAgree Borah and Myra. They do get too much. I had presents at Christmas and birthday but as my birthday is not long after Christmas it was a long wait for any other presents. Agree your flowers sound lovely. I am sure you will enjoy making them.
DeleteTOP TIP, silver jewellery does not go that dull black colour so quickly if you put some of the silica bags that come with bags, purses etc. You know the tiny white ones that are only maybe about 1/2" x 1". Also, if you can do your silver the way Saba said, it stops "rubbing" and the silver doesn't go thin. Our downstairs maid explained it all to me!!!!
ReplyDeleteSaba and Myra, I didn't know I was talking German!!! I only know Auf Weidersein, Dumpf Kopf, Doppleganger, Gooden Morgen and Schnell - I didn't say I could spell ha ha.
Must away to wash the dinner dishes. The Butler has been sitting too long, time for him to done his rubber gloves (that'll be the day)
Hazel, it's cold and dank here, although the sky is just starting to clear, but it'll be dark soon. I thought Australia would be nice this time of the year lol.
See you ladies later. Be good (I live in hope)
Muriel xxx
That should read "put the silica bags in with your jewellery when you are not wearing it". xxx
DeleteThat's a good tip Maureen!
DeleteI also bought little trinket boxes for my granddaughters and nieces. They have a lining which prevents silver from tarnishing. Now if you put dirty silver bits inside it won't clean them but it will keep clean ones clean!! I also put little bags in my cutlery drawer in the dining room. The kitchen lot are stainless steel and we use them most. I was given silver cutlery though in presents!! I have a big clean of it 3 times a year! It takes ages! Xxx
PS - spelling not too bad! It was the good that wasn't so good!! Xxx
DeleteOh Muriel! I just got this picture of you wearing silver earrings with a silicon bag stuffed in each ear!!! Xxx
DeleteTin hat! X
Hi Sandra & all in café.
ReplyDeleteSandra enjoy your new toy I a sure you will get a lot of pleasure from it.
Sorry did not get in yesterday loved your cards Michelle ad the lovely photo.
Janet I can understand why Sandra was so pleased with her card its great.
It has been a really busy week just about managed to catch up with myself at last hope its better next week.
Hugs on the way to all who need them love Margaret xx
Hello Sandra and everyone,
ReplyDeleteJanet, Such a gorgeous birthday card you made for Sandra, I love the papers you have used, they have a French Vintage look. Very chic and tasteful.
I am having a lazy day today, just haven't got any energy or motivation, think I will go and make a cup of tea, that might give me the boost I need. - YES! And Pigs might fly !!!!
Will pop back later, Love Brenda xxx
Know how you feel Brenda. I am feeling the same. Haven't even tried the Big shot today. Don't know why.
DeleteGood afternoon Sandra and all the coffee shop crew
ReplyDeleteOh dear even Myra has beaten me in today sorry, I must try harder to get in sooner but better late than never!!
Sandra you really are one very lucky lady I'm so envious! What a kind thoughtful and generous husband, does he give classes to other husbands on how to treat their wives?
Janet what a fabulous card love, love , love it you really have some wonderful ideas, how is the packing going?
Well we got such a lot sorted at my daughter's yesterday and even got most of the pictures up too, she has said it now feels like her home and not a hotel!
I was so tired when I got home, had a coffee, shower and went straight to bed!
I have two dogs here doing everything they can to tell me it is their tea time so I'm off to feed them.
I'm so pleased some of you liked the butter biscuits, it doesn't matter if you use salted or unsalted butter, so no need to worry Patricia! My friend with the farm and farm shop has started selling home made farm butter, (another farmer's wife is making it) just to make you dribble Sandra, it is so,so good, out of this world!
Enjoy the rest of your day everyone.
Margaret xxx
Whatever do you mean - even Myra!!! Good job you are a friend! You still are ducky! Xxx
DeleteHi everyone, been at scrapbooking crop today sorry I'm late, I have been commenting on the way down. The chat today was (don't read this Patricia) pegging out the washing using different coloured pegs, someone had bought new pegs, they were pink and yellow, and has hung the washing out with the pegs in order, pink, yellow, pink, yellow, then decided she was having a meltdown about the arrangement of the pegs, and decided to do pink, pink, yellow, yellow etc., then thought what the h..l am I doing and started to use the pegs as they came out of the peg bag, it was so funny as two or three of the other ladies said the same thing about their washing, I immediately thought of you Patricia!!,!
ReplyDeleteSandra have fun with your new toy, no doubt we will get an update soon.
Patricia where does John go for the railway exhibition, I know they have one in Falkirk at the High School, if it is that one we could meet up at Dunelm for coffee. Then have a look in Hobbycraft, don't know if you know that The Range is coming to the retail park in Falkirk, they are taking over the store that Homebase had.
Well better go and think about dinner.
Hopefully will pop back later, take care everyone xxx
JESS:- I still do my pegs in order, just can't help myself ... Definitely a Virgo thing!!! or an OCD thing!! Next time I buy new pegs I am going to try to get them ALL the same colour. It will be much quicker hanging out the washing. Bucketing rain here so no washing hung out today.
DeleteJohn did not bother going out so neither did I ... he said he is getting more like me ... I just don't do rain!!!!
It was the Dundee Model Railway show, Oh! if it had been the Falkirk one I would have let you know and met up with you. xxx
Good afternoon ladies,
ReplyDeleteApologies for my absence, I have been ill since yesterday, only just now suitably recovered enough to visit this moment.
Day started off fine although I was alternating between tropical moments and freezing cold. I cooked a lovely honey roast gammon for myself and Jamie, (whilst he was cutting the front hedge) we both enjoyed every morsel of it.
An hour later, my temperature dropped suddenly and I had to dash for the throne. Have not been that ill for simply ages. Raging temp and stomach pains all night.
My apologies for my absence yesterday.
OMW Michele, what can I say about your artistic alternative cards that everyone else has not already said?. And it is so lovely to put a face to your name now. Your family photo is beautiful, no wonder you visit them so much, the children are adorable.
Janet's card is stunning, you are one very lucky lady to receive it Sandra.
I have read your comment re the Retreat and have checked my emails but I cannot find one from you. Do you have a list of all that are going? I would like to take a leaf out of Patricia's book and bring my Christmas cards too to save on the postage costs also.
Karen, I have not received an email from you either from last week?
Time to quench this raging thirst, I'll pop back later if able to.
Love 7 hugs
Cheryl xxx
P.S. Maureen, I've done 10 each of Peace for you in gold, silver, red, blue, green & white. Hope that is enough?
Cheryl-thank you so much for the list of your dies. WOW-what a list that is!! I've started on my list but a) ended up helping hubby in the garden b) rang my Dad which was the usual 45 minutes of him moaning so I haven't got very far.
DeleteHope you're feeling better now.
Michele
Cheryl, I think we might have an incomplete e mail address for you. I noticed just now that on the email Sandra sent there is a * next to your name. Meaning I presume it hasn't been delivered to you. The email I have for you is the same one it is showing from Sandra's mail but on Patricia's list there is an e at the end of your e mail name. Should there be an e at the end. If so then that would seem to be why you haven't recieved it!
DeleteHope that made sense.
Xxxx
Cheryl, that's not good ref you bring unwell, please take it easy, keep warm and try to drink little bits of water. Hate those kind of bugs. xxx
DeleteSaba, you are right there is no 'e' at the end of my email name.
DeleteIt is....... nuttinanni.
No wonder I am not getting any messages from you all. xxx
SABA:- I have Cheryl's e-mail as nuttinanni@gmail.com
DeleteYour right I have managed to sneak in an extra "e" before @ on the list.
Folks when you see this alter your list please. xxx
Sorry Cheryl, the ones that message you before we sent out the list will still get you as they will already have had your address. Xxx
DeleteCheryl look after yourself my lovely lady and take it easy. I hope you feel better soon xxxx
DeleteCheryl - so sorry you haven't been well. I hope you feel loads better tomorrow! Keep drinking the water! Xxx
DeleteCheryl, I don't understand why you didn't get Sandra's e mail as she used your correct address without the e. I will send you one now and see if you get it. Xxxx
DeleteHope you feel better soon Cheryl.
DeleteHope you feel better soon, take it easy.
DeleteCheryl that was one nasty bug you have had please take things easy, hope you are soon feeling more bright eyed and bushy tailed. xxx
DeleteCHERYL sorry you have been unwell I hope you feel better very soon. Take care lovely lady. Xxx
DeleteHi everyone just poping in quickly before I go and cook dinner. I've been gardening a bit this afternoon, doing some cutting back. Bin is now full again so What a shame I can't do any more now. Tee hee. There's a rugby match on again so I'm just having a quiet 5 minutes. It's getting really dark so I will have to move in a minute to pull the curtains. Sandra I got your retreat email and I've sent you a reply. It was a good thing I looked at my emails, I've got 2 lunch meetings offered to me for this week :) . I might be back in later but if not, I've started my knitting ! Xxxxx
ReplyDeleteI've just had an email! It says " The Career of your Dreams is only a Click away"
ReplyDeleteGas Engineering Courses - enrol today!!
Well it's a wee bit better that Plan Your Funeral - but I think it's too late!
Maybe they think I like wearing a hard hat!! Xxx
MYRA:- if you do dicide to take up the Gas Engineering Course.
DeleteYou can come service our boiler!!
I updated my iPad the other day and i am now getting real rubbish e-mails. Wish I had not bothered xxx
Thanks Patricia! You are very kind! Xxx
DeleteSame here Myra you can come and service our boiler and I will throw in coffee, cake and biscuits. xxx
DeleteEvening all,
ReplyDeletehave had a very nice day in town but didn't buy anything. Step-son was after a coat but couldn't find one he liked but we managed a coffee in Patisserie Valerie and lunch out so dinner will have to wait for later. Patricia, how did you outing go ? OH drove me so I could pop in to Hobbycraft but after an hour I left empty handed. There were things tempting me but need to save some pennies, never know what's needed in a few weeks. I saw your new machine Sandra and tried to lift it up hihi it is a sturdy machine.
Everyone seem to have a lot done this weekend and hope most had a nice time , if unwell like our Cheryl or in pain I wish you feeling better soon.
Will try to come back later after our movie night, forgot the popcorns so I guess a glass of Amaretto to get me warm will have to be Xxx
I have had these Myra and also plumbing courses. Don't like these Funeral ones.
ReplyDeleteNo , it's quite a strange thing to do really!
DeleteHow are you liking your new Machine, Brenda? I'm sure Scarlett will love to have a go on it too. Xxx
I am sure she will and won't find it difficult. It has a three year warranty which is goid
DeleteWell I have got to the end at last. Kept getting interrupted. Dull day here but no rain. Went to church this morning and ten coffee with friends afterwards. Then home alone. Don't like that bit so haven't got anything else done. Even though I am sitting here looking at this lovely a Big Shot Plus. It certainly doesn't move at all on the table. Really need to get tidying the craft room but also do lots of cut outs for the craft sessions which are starting at the end of the month. Must get an embossing mat for this new machine but might try the GC one and see what happens. Watching John at the moment. Some good ideas. Might be back later but I seem to get back when everyone has gone to bed lately.
ReplyDeleteWell folks John and never crossed the door today ... it was bucketing raining ... I don't do rain. John was not bothered about going to the Model Railway Show and decided just to give it a miss. Spent time sorting out his Railway, lots of things had to be moved for the repair to be done. All ship shape again and a Happy Bunny.
ReplyDeleteI made some Pendants for the order I got. Still have a few to do, they are quite hard on the hands.
I watched John on Hotchanda, I have to say he really does give good Hints and Tips. If you watched it, did you see the box he made using Sue's Dies, looked good. xxx
Oh Patricia, Brain of Britain here forgot! Saw last ten minutes on my iPad!! Will try to watch repeats! What a dope I am! John's hints and tips are always good. Xxx
DeleteHi Patricia, I didn't get chance to watch John, Peter was in a twitterey mood and I didn't want to make him Twitter even more. I wish I had seen his box though. Sorry your hands are feeling sore, give the jewellery a rest for a day or two. Xxxxx
DeleteBefore I forget, thank you so much Cheryl for the die cuts. I'll collect them at the Retreat but I didn't expect you to do so many. I'll reimburse you for the card, which will be easier than carrying card down to replace it. I hope you are feeling a lot better now, there's nothing worse than feeling so ill, and stomach cramps are really dreadful.
ReplyDeleteOh,Myra, I'll have to go back up because there was something you said, yes, been up to check. I always wear the little silica bags with my earrings, it helps to plug up the holes!!!! Oh, I hate those big holey things that, when you look at someone's ear, you can see right through a hole which is about 1/2" or more across!!! Well you know all about those, that's what you wear don't you? (duck quick)
Brenda LL, how was the sermon this morning. I hope it was better than ours last night!!!
I have a feeling that the big switch over to Windows 10 will happen tonight. I think that's when it's scheduled, but then again I've been expecting it every night!!! I need some excitement in my life.
Talking about excitement, the Retreat is getting closer and closer, whoopeee.
See you later
Muriel xxxx
Well I have just watched strictly the results and I am in a state of longing.
ReplyDeleteI love Andre Bocelli. I love him so much I could pop.
That's all I wanted to say. Much sighing Saba xxxx
You big softee xxxxx
DeleteI've just said that in an email to you Saba!! How weird is that! He is soo good! Xxx
DeleteSaba, forgot to tell you that the sliced finger is coming on nicely now. I only moan half a dozen times a day!!! Once I could cut off the flap of skin, things eased greatly. Wish I could slice off a few extra flaps ha ha.
ReplyDeleteMuriel, I was a nurse but despite that my bottom goes all funny when you talk of slicing even more bits off.
DeleteDoes anyone else's bottom do that???
Xxxx
SABA:- why your bottom?? It's my Tummy that goes funny at the thought of slicing. I think it is the thought of the blood!! You of course like Blood & Gore!! xxx
DeleteYou know what Saba, sometimes you give us a wee bit too much information ha ha. xxxxx yes!!!!
DeleteOops, I'm getting interrupted by Window, so I'll have to go.
Goodnight all, sweet dreams and God bless.
Muriel xxx
Patricia, I love blood and gore and was never happier than when debriding a wound, but slicing off bits of finger that's gross. And I'm sorry Muriel but it does make my bottom go funny and you obviously know which bit I am referring to.
DeleteNight God bless dear.
My toes curl! But if someone talks about nauplius being hit etc my fingers curl! I know I'm strange! I haven't started my knitting yet - watched last night casualty and got involved in that instead! I'm off to brd soon so I will say goodnight sleep tight see you in the morning xxxxx
DeleteDiane I am confused. Just had to google naupilus and it's the larvae state of a crustacean!! Why would that make your fingers curl???
DeleteWell folks it is time for me to go.
ReplyDeleteIf I could sleep longer in the morning, I might be able to stay up later in the evening.
Goodnight, God Bless I will see you all in the morning.
Another day nearer our BIG meet up. xxx
Good night my dear. I am up early tomorrow too. Got the blasted plaster coming at 7.30. Xxxx
DeleteBack from Perth, been busy ironing while there. Tammy has her ironing business and mum ends up doing her ironing for her! She had all her normal clients but 3 others phoned asking if she could help them out. So of coarse she said yes. But hers all done apart from 3 dress shirts of Derek's . Only had wee Andrew to look after as Calum was on a sleep over at his friends, so easy night really, the journey home not great as road was busy due to the main road being closed, and you have to watch out for deer etc too. Plus it's still raining here. Off to just chill before going to bed. Xxx
ReplyDeleteGlad your home Safely Hazel!
DeleteNight Night everyone! I'm going to watch Downton! I record and watch it later so that I miss all the adverts!
God Bless xxx
Good night God bless Myra, enjoy Downton. I haven't seen any of it but Heide is a real fan. Xxx
DeleteHazel, when I go to my ship to shore radio operators course ( we hold them in winter) I have to travel through about 10 miles of forest and i have deer and wild boar to look out for. It scares me half to death at the thought of hitting one.
ReplyDeleteXxx
SABA I have nearly 20 miles of roads that deer cross, plus badgers and foxes. Yes scary as if you see one it means there are two where deer are concerned. Xxx
ReplyDeleteWell that's me for this evening. Need to be up at a silly time so had better go to bed. Peter is already snoring his head off.
ReplyDeleteSee you tomorrow,
Night God bless you all.
Xxx
Just thought I would stop by and see who is in the Cafe before I go to bed, I think you all must be having an early night, it's very quiet in here this evening. Brenda LL I hope your day got better, and your energy has returned, it must have been bad for you not to play with your Big Shot. I hope I will have more energy tomorrow as it's school run day, although John said he will do the
ReplyDeletemorning run. So I don't have to leap out of bed when the alarm goes off.
Will say goodnight and God Bless, Sweet Dreams xxx
Just saying good night my friends , sweet dreams Xxx
DeleteWell,I am still here Brenda. Are you? Glad I haven't got to get up for the school run tomorrow. Don't have to do it so much now. Hope to play with the Big Shot tomorrow. It's funny I often feel like this on a Sunday. Go to Church in the morning and feel good, then have coffee after with friends but then it's home to an empty house for the rest of the day and I cannot settle to anything. Will be ok tomorrow no doubt.
ReplyDeleteHi Brenda, when you feel lonely then come to the cafe' and have a chat with anyone who are in, you know we are here and we are pretty good listeners, pardon ?
DeleteHave a nice day playing with your big shot, hope it is working fine.
I saw three different sizes in Hobbycraft and tried lifting the one on the shelf and couldn't do it. Maybe it was stuck down or I gone weak anyhow it was a big machine.
OH snoring away next to me in bed and step-son sleeping in the lounge so I sitting here fully awake and writing e-mail etc. waiting for mr Sandman, he must have gone passed our house again and sprinkled for few twinkles/ I'm signng off from the cafe for today and I see you my friends later. XxX