tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post4878839946414941909..comments2024-03-28T22:10:59.521+00:00Comments on Cotswold Crafter: A real 'Mixed Up' Saturday, lovely Lace, Crafty Buys & Cute cardSandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04200010622107370353noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-1880881221885073042017-01-28T22:33:03.407+00:002017-01-28T22:33:03.407+00:00Evening All, I did pop in this morning, but my com...Evening All, I did pop in this morning, but my comment must have flown over to see Janet.<br />Love your heart Janet, such a beautiful present.<br />Tracey great card, you have given me inspiration to make my own shadow box.<br />Margaret and Brenda, good to see you supporting the craft industry!!!!<br />Did anybody watch the tennis this morning great match with the two William sisters.<br />Time for bed so I'll wish you all a good night, hugs to all, Lilian lilianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16188496021858629196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-9027653253203430302017-01-28T20:51:40.518+00:002017-01-28T20:51:40.518+00:00Hi Val
I'm glad you arrived home safely. Graci...Hi Val<br />I'm glad you arrived home safely. Gracie won't leave your side for awhile will she. Look forward to seeing your goodies.Pat S Witneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01805104841993312589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-76391259188632026812017-01-28T20:50:00.583+00:002017-01-28T20:50:00.583+00:00Sorry Brenda meant to say I hope the funeral went ...Sorry Brenda meant to say I hope the funeral went as well as can be expected.Pat S Witneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01805104841993312589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-70136545952955381242017-01-28T20:49:10.318+00:002017-01-28T20:49:10.318+00:00Lovely buys Brenda, it always to look around for t...Lovely buys Brenda, it always to look around for things shown on Hochanda doesn't it. I hate having to pay postage so don't if I can help it. I'll hopefully have some goodies waiting for me when we get home tomorrow.Pat S Witneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01805104841993312589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-37986554387074408072017-01-28T20:46:46.339+00:002017-01-28T20:46:46.339+00:00Loved all your buys Margaret. You must be Craftsta...Loved all your buys Margaret. You must be Craftstash' s best customer.Pat S Witneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01805104841993312589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-45432401553340429662017-01-28T20:45:31.600+00:002017-01-28T20:45:31.600+00:00Hi Elaine
I hope Andrew is feeling better soon. Ch...Hi Elaine<br />I hope Andrew is feeling better soon. Chemo really is a bummer if it doesn't agree with other medication. Luckily you can keep him company while Helen is at work. <br />Pat S Witneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01805104841993312589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-47535227883091396662017-01-28T20:40:12.450+00:002017-01-28T20:40:12.450+00:00Hi Janet
Your creation for your friend is fabulous...Hi Janet<br />Your creation for your friend is fabulous. Your pastries do make my mouth water.Pat S Witneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01805104841993312589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-64543667278608982262017-01-28T20:37:37.125+00:002017-01-28T20:37:37.125+00:00Hopefully I'm recording these while we're ...Hopefully I'm recording these while we're away Karen.Pat S Witneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01805104841993312589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-59544735707371762402017-01-28T20:35:33.872+00:002017-01-28T20:35:33.872+00:00Hi Michele
I hope your brother and his wife are be...Hi Michele<br />I hope your brother and his wife are better organised this evening.Pat S Witneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01805104841993312589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-7024587449253563252017-01-28T20:30:31.042+00:002017-01-28T20:30:31.042+00:00Hi Sandra
A nicer day here today. It was sunny and...Hi Sandra<br />A nicer day here today. It was sunny and quite warm this morning. However, when we were going out Bet spent 1 hr I kid you not in the toilet. According to her she was having a wash. This was at 1.45 so we didn't get out until gone three as it took this long for her to dress etc. Changed her clothes twice as she forgot that she'd changed them already. Couldn't change her mind on that at all. <br />Janet I love your heart. Such stunning work that goes into your creations.<br />Tracy love love love your card you've made.<br />My word Margaret you are on a roll buying dies.<br />Brenda love your buys as well. I'm waiting until we go to Farnborough.<br />Pat S Witneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01805104841993312589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-9723870289975205632017-01-28T18:17:51.640+00:002017-01-28T18:17:51.640+00:00Hi Sandra and everyone.
Oh what lovely things on s...Hi Sandra and everyone.<br />Oh what lovely things on show this Saturday.<br />Janet- the heart is amazing and hope the receiver will love it too.<br />Tracy- such a sweet card ! Love those stitched animals. <br />Margaret- you been at it again hihi some more great dies. Yes, can never have to many<br />Brenda- brilliant ribbon storage unit. Something we all need. I don't use ribbons very often but the ones I got are stuffed into a box in a real mess. Hope the funeral went as well as it could be.<br />Elaine- thinking of you all, hope Andrew feel better soon after all the chemo done and he and Helen can look forward. You take care too.<br />Lynda- hope the exercises don't hurt and what a brilliant idea Sue for Terry to do them with her (((hugs)))!<br />Janet and Pat- forget pictures of me on skies, snowboard or in a cossy LOl but I,OH and SIL had 10 min of outdoors swimming on Thursday afternoon. It was absolutely freezing to get back out but so exhilarating hihi Also walked on the lake wish is frozen over, about 2 metre thick, Can't remember when we saw that last. Sadly I had a bad morning yesterday with nausea so stayed in bed but by the early evening I was ok and this morning we went up the mountain for a wonderful day with sunshine, blue sky and only -4. Only having a quick visit in the morning to our favourite bakery/ coffee shop before going back home to the UK.<br />Nearly time for dinner so I leave you to have a nice Saturday evening whatever you are up too.<br />Love and hugs to you all, Maria Xxxx<br />Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05672255244916708700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-2706260175751975272017-01-28T18:12:30.681+00:002017-01-28T18:12:30.681+00:00Thank you Tracy , he wasn't doing too badly un...Thank you Tracy , he wasn't doing too badly until the blood clot in the lung ,but it seems as if the daily injection and the Chemo disagree .<br />However he was feeling a little better when we left this afternoon. xxnattybootshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506852094741564645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-87093895002119797262017-01-28T15:18:18.247+00:002017-01-28T15:18:18.247+00:00SORRY Janet, I didn't comment on your beautifu...SORRY Janet, I didn't comment on your beautiful lace heart. So much has gone into making this amazing gift, I just know Bernadette is going to love it. xxBrenda https://www.blogger.com/profile/14121800821999942200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-2353347677143979492017-01-28T13:37:37.836+00:002017-01-28T13:37:37.836+00:00Hi Sandra and ladies.
Lovely selection today.
Jane...Hi Sandra and ladies.<br />Lovely selection today.<br />Janet just love your heart. It's so pretty and well decorated. I bet your friend will adore it. Both your cakes sound delicious. Yours with the mouse sounds particularly yummy.<br />Tracy. Your card is so pretty. A real keepsake. Love the Noble frame you've put around it.<br />Margaret just love All the dies and the stamps look amazing, so different. The ribbon storage is a great idea. I have my ribbons in a box and they're always getting tangled.<br /><br />We didn't arrive home until 2 am so this morning Lynn went to pick up the 3 cats from the cattery and I went to get Gracie.she hasn't left my side yet even in the bathroom bless her. She loves her new squeaky toy and looks so cute in her new leg warmers. Harvey, Olive and Kit are totally Iignoring us. It usually takes them a while to get back into te swing of things. The cases are unpacked, the. second load of washing has just finished and I've already taken photos for Sandra of my craft goodies. All in all its good to be home.<br />Take care everyone and enjoy te crest of Saturday.<br />Love ValxxxVal Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766670798729908920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-60648295816434955312017-01-28T13:18:21.048+00:002017-01-28T13:18:21.048+00:00Hello Janet, Those pastries are making my mouth wa...Hello Janet, Those pastries are making my mouth water, I will have to make do with the virtual pastry today !!!<br /> I am really pleased with my ribbon storage. I have mostly put the narrow ribbons on the little hangers and have been able to get two different ribbons on each section, six in total on each hanger, it's still a job in progress, but I am getting there.<br />I got the storage box from Ali Reeve's web site - clevercut.co.uk it is in the MDF section and called Double loose ribbon hanger. Cost is £19.99 but until the end of January they are offering 15% off, also items over £19.00 are free p&p.<br />Keep safe and warm, love Brenda xxx<br />Brenda https://www.blogger.com/profile/14121800821999942200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-11477690364445250932017-01-28T12:54:49.723+00:002017-01-28T12:54:49.723+00:00Hello Sandra and everyone,
Tracey, your baby card ...Hello Sandra and everyone,<br />Tracey, your baby card is lovely, it looks so fresh, perfect baby card and I love those little animals. <br />Margaret, you are certainly going to be busy. You have added some great dies to your collection. Enjoy using them. LOL<br />My ribbon storage is great, I have my loose ribbons and lace in A5 boxes and was struggling to keep them organised. Saw Ali Reeve on Create and Craft showing some of her MDF products, this one caught my eye. It cost £19.99 + P&P. Looked on Ali's web site www.clevercut.co.uk it cost the same but until the end of January is offering 15% off and items costing over £19.00 are post free. It was very easy to assemble and has been painted with white Gesso then with Jasmine chalk paint. I am really pleased with it. I still have 6 A5 boxes of ribbon mostly wide, that doesn't get into a mess like the narrow ribbon.<br /><br />The circle dies and stamps I saw on Hochanda, but being me I checked what I could get them for elsewhere, they were from different suppliers and cost a lot less and no p&p. The other bits just fell into my basket!!!!<br /><br />Hope you are all enjoying your Saturday.<br />Take care, Love Brenda xxx<br /><br />Brenda https://www.blogger.com/profile/14121800821999942200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-19727498392485587932017-01-28T12:21:12.341+00:002017-01-28T12:21:12.341+00:00Hi everyone.
Loads of lovely cards, crafts and pu...Hi everyone. <br />Loads of lovely cards, crafts and purchases Uve all been busy. <br />Thanks for the kind feedback. XxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06669435764054623413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-53812371199488953082017-01-28T12:19:58.452+00:002017-01-28T12:19:58.452+00:00Hope Andrew perks up soon. Chemo is hard it gets w...Hope Andrew perks up soon. Chemo is hard it gets worse before u get better. XxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06669435764054623413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-59576105425153449092017-01-28T12:18:33.395+00:002017-01-28T12:18:33.395+00:00It was made using different sizes of sue wilsons p...It was made using different sizes of sue wilsons pierced noble squares set a an b xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06669435764054623413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-28671575662671002022017-01-28T12:16:30.953+00:002017-01-28T12:16:30.953+00:00Hi Karen. It was made using different noble square...Hi Karen. It was made using different noble squares not the all in one die I couldn't source it so I made my own version lol turned out well xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06669435764054623413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-12095078526980357012017-01-28T10:31:51.593+00:002017-01-28T10:31:51.593+00:00Hi Sandra & all in cafe,
Sandra sorry didn'...Hi Sandra & all in cafe,<br />Sandra sorry didn't get in yesterday another busy day, your card is lovely love the colours.xxx<br />Janet your heart is soo pretty will be treasured.xxx<br />Brenda I am glad I am not the only one tempted, your ribbon storage is great if only I had a craft room. Pleased to hear funeral went well.xxx<br />Tracy your baby card is lovely thank you for sharing.xxx<br />My excuse for buying new dies etc is that I need to get good basic stock, sounds sensible anyway.<br />Taking my 91 year old friend who has just packed up driving, shopping this morning so must get on.<br />Sending hugs to all who need them love Margaret.xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07619180237917239101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-11455615346526482122017-01-28T10:19:36.109+00:002017-01-28T10:19:36.109+00:00Good Morning Sandra and all
Just popped by to say ...Good Morning Sandra and all<br />Just popped by to say sorry i have been AWOL on the post but i do pop by every day to have a peek at your lovely work . My son is never well after his treatment but he does have good days now and again however these last few days have really been a trial for him ,and his lovely wife Helen has had to go to work { you know how it is} so we have been helping and keeping Andrew company when we can .<br />I am in awe of all the beautiful projects today and the crafty buys , the ribbon storage looks so tidy i will have to look for it when i have more time to craft. <br /><br />Take care Everyone big hugs.<br />Elaine H X<br />nattybootshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506852094741564645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-9427997329968440772017-01-28T09:41:39.365+00:002017-01-28T09:41:39.365+00:00The lacy heart is is a sure thing for a "memo...The lacy heart is is a sure thing for a "memory box" wouldn't you just love to<br />receive it? I so admire sewing skills, I find it difficult to thread a needle!! Who will be the recipient of this masterpiece Janet?<br />The baby card is so sweet, beautiful design. Tracy, How was the stitch effect around the squares done? machine or special tool? whatever, , it is really effective .Angela Nashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04764629085943018101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-20170813817608951572017-01-28T08:59:25.964+00:002017-01-28T08:59:25.964+00:00Morning Everyone
Sorry I'm late this morning -...Morning Everyone<br />Sorry I'm late this morning - I didn't wake up at my normal time and so things are all upside down. I hate it as I need to get things done and out of the way in a morning so that I can relax and do the nice things in an afternoon of course according to Jim it really doesn't matter whether jobs are done morning or afternoon or sometimes they're not needed at all. I wonder if any of you have the same problem lol.<br /><br />It was lovely to get to know my laces and materials again. It has been a long time but now I have more than one or two ideas I want to try so my glue gun and I will be getting to know each other again lol. This heart will be going to our Friend Bernadette over here in Brittany for her birthday in March.<br /><br />TRACY - your shadow box is a delight and definitely a keepsake which will be looked at many times as the years go by.<br /><br /><br />MARGARET- you have been busy purchasing those lovely dies. I cannot wait to see your creations.<br /><br />BRENDA- I particularly like your ribbon storage. Could you please give me an address/contact where I can purchase one please. My ribbons are in bags in a box and get so rumpled. They really do need looking after and your storage solution looks perfect.<br /><br />We had a lovely time in Corbigny yesterday morning. We didn't walk down the main street and again parked the car where we had little walking to do. The weather was horribly damp and cold. The Café was lively again and the noise levels just rise and rise. It's lovely to just sit and listen.<br /><br />Our pastries were as usual delightful. This week I left Jim in charge of going into the shop while I stayed in the car so it was a surprise for me when I opened the box last evening.<br /><br />Jim had - a FIG (well a pastry in the shape of a fig). It was a 'green fig' so a choux pastry ball covered in the very lightest and thinnest green marzipan. Inside it was filled with Patisserie Cream flavoured with Kirsch liqueur.<br /><br />Mine was aa confection of triple chocolate with a thin base of chocolate sponge topped with the lightest of dark chocolate mousse; topped with milk chocolate mousse; topped with white chocolate mousse and the finishing touch of clear glaze decorated with chocolate powder and a white chocolate button as decoration to top all.<br />I have to say that reading the above it sounds as if it's 'chocolate overload' but the mousse was so light it all just melted in the mouth.<br /><br />The CAFE looks good this Saturday morning with one or two of you popping in after doing your shopping and staying for a cuppa.<br />Hug to all of you with a few extras to LYNDA today for being so good at her cardio class lol. xxxx<br />janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14769057785697422382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-79493784625794386892017-01-28T08:25:08.896+00:002017-01-28T08:25:08.896+00:00Morning The plaque is so pretty JANET Some great p...Morning The plaque is so pretty JANET Some great purchases too MARGARET and BRENDA I love your shadow box card TRACY I have this set and used it once for a New Baby and once for a 50ish Bridge player! It is great fun to use and the apertures cut out all in one I just need to get the correct "frames" now <br />Catching up with Tracy Horton's shows on Hochanda as she's demo-Ing the HAPPY dieskarenlottyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00314141032092834388noreply@blogger.com