Good Sunday Morning Ladies,
Pinch punch first of the month!
I can't believe its March Already!!!
Well I will still be in bed when you read this, well if its before 10am at least!
I had the very best day yesterday, many thanks to my long suffering husband,
my lovely friend Sue for accompanying us and making it fun,
also to Pat & Sue and Brenda and Diane too for making the day even more special
My day was made super special as I got to meet Christine Emberson, who I have followed
for some years now, we have shared a lot of emails, but there is nothing liking meeting
in person to seal and friendship, both Sue and I were delighted to spend time chatting with
Christine, it was lovely to catch up.
Now then today's cards (a double treat) from our very own
Maureen!!!
How gorgeous are these two cute images, coloured perfectly too,
I can see the top card is a Lily Of the Valley Stamp and
Below is the very popular and stunning Gorjuss Girl, so pretty and perfect for
any young lady, I am hoping that Maureen will call in and update us sometime today.
Thank you Maureen for Sharing these beautiful cards.
Well there is some nasty weather on the way, frost and wintry showers and really
strong winds, so please stay safe everybody.
I would just like to thank you all for keeping the Cotswold Café running smoothly
in my absence, I was delighted to see so many comments when I got home,
it was the perfect end to a lovely day!
I did leave you all a message last thing yesterday I hope you got to read it.
Love and Hugs
Sandra
xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Morning Sandra, lovely card Maureen. I am glad you had a nice day yesterday and that you had a great chat with Christine. Hope you did not spend too much lol!
ReplyDeleteLove & Hugs
Jacquie J xxx
http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
Hi Jacquie,
DeleteThanks so much for stopping by and commenting, I had a lovely day yesterday, I met some lovely ladies from our blog which was a total pleasure, I did of course get to meet a long time friend Christine Emberson, all I can say is that she us the most beautiful person, inside and out, kind, caring, truly inspirational and funny are words that could only begin to describe what an amazing person she really is. Not sure if you have ever been but it's a well organised show.
Love & hugs
Sandra xxxx
Morning Sandra. I was so pleased that you got to meet Christine yesterday and that you had a lovely day. Enjoy your lie in and take things very easy today, don't worry about the coffee shop we'll help ourselves, re stock the cake, and do the tidying up as we go.
ReplyDeleteMaureen, your cards are lovely, I love how you've stamped the branches on the corner of the card and the topper.
Thank you all for the support yesterday, see you later. Sue xxx
Hope you are feeling a bit better today. Thinking of you.
DeleteSaba xxx
Good morning Sue,
DeleteThank you for stopping in today, you probably feel like you want to lay with your head under the pillow, but you are doing the right thing, I know we can't solve any of your worries but we can help you by supporting you through what ever road lies ahead my lovely. Thank you for your kind words today and for your help in the cafe, love and huge hugs,
Sandra xxxx
Morning everyone, Im suprised to see the bay tree still standing after the gales we had last night !
ReplyDeleteGlad you all had a lovely day yesterday, hope you felt a little better Sandra, bet just being there took your mind off feeling pants. The thing that makes more happy us that you all managed to meet up. That must have been SO very special. Years ago when I was diagnosed with arthritis I set up a group on MSN called Diagnosed Arthritis ? This blog reminds me of those days, there must have been 100 + people from all over and we got so close. I organised a meet up North (we lived in Bham at the time) it was really emotional, we had two girls travel from Canada for our gathering, I cant tell you how amazing it was, I hired a room at the most beautiful hotel we all stayed at, had the most lush spread, an expensive weekend, but oh so worth it. So reading about you meeting up for the first time really made me smile and I cant tell you how happy I am, its something that will stay with you for a very long time.
Im looking forward to going to my first craft show, we have a few up here and there is one in May, so my daughter told me, so I need to start saving. I cant wait to read the list of goodies you all bought.
Maureen - yet another talanted lady, they are both beautiful. In fact after looking at your second card, you have convinced me I NEED to invest in some Gorjus items as I dont have enough to make cards for the 'older' young ladies, so I dont know whether to thank you Maureen or sigh at you lol in a friendly way you understand, as now I have something else to put on my 'to do' list for March Market !! May have to leave it for April market as I dont have much time to fit in Easter cards let alone 'extra's !! But both cards are beautiful and cant wait to see more of your lovely work.
Hope you had a really lovely birthday Janet and look forward to reading all about it.
I must admit I find it hard to keep up with everyone that walks into this little coffee shop (are you thinking of an extention) so forgive me for not visiting more often, I think if I was to pop in every hour Id still miss someone or something !
Well, my latte was beautifu and that cream horn was a delight, Ive left my money in the box, and will try to pop in later to enjoy the excitement of hearing about your day yesterday, want to read allll about it please.
Have a restful day Sandra you must be feeling it by now, it will be easier to say where you dont hurt lol been there got the tee shirt, but hey, worth it and tomorrow will be a better day.
Love n hugs to all that follow.
Lancashire Steph xxx
Hi my lovely,
DeleteThank you for popping in this blustery Sunday morning, wouldn't it be great to organise a big old Cotswold cafe meet up, maybe it's something we could thing about for sometime in the future, I know it would be a huge challenge but I would definitely be up for it! I would appreciate your input Steph as you have been involved in setting up something before. I can recommend the Gorjuss girl images, they really do fill that gap in the market, also they are often reduced now as they Santoro who Gorjuss belongs too have bought out a new character, I thinks it's Do Crafts or Papermania that sell them.
You will have to tell Andy to keep a good hold of four paws today, he may end up like a kite, if the wind is as bad up there as it is here!
I am going to go and sit and play at making some stick pins today, by the way I didn't see anyone selling those things yesterday, I really didn't spend very much as I was saving for Ally Pally, the only reason I wanted to go to that show I particular was to meet Christine, so the few crafty bargains I did get were a bonus, I managed to get a couple of packs of Anna Marie Designs New Paper, it was a pleasure to meet her too, such a wonderfully cheerful lady, her stand is just a stunning display of prettyness! The new colours are delicious, I don't know why I call it paper as it's card, I got some linen looking card and the dotty of course! I got some more of their 300gsm stamping card too, in white and cream, a lovely little book from Pink Frog Crafts showing you how to turn your die cut flower petals into different flowers in step by Step guide, so simple and yet so genius! I totally recommend it and it was only £3.50 ! I also got a few cheap packs of flowers and restocked my adhesive pearls of course, I looked for a new Guillotine but after speaking to Christine, she suggested I spoke to the Tonic representative who was extremely helpful, she explained to Paul his to tighten the blade which may be the cause of the problem, I hope so as that's nearly £30 saved! My guillotine is my most used tool .
Sending you warm hugs, my lovely,
Sandra xxxx
Good morning Sandra and all the Coffee Shop ladies.
ReplyDeleteSorry I have not been in since Friday ..... busy, busy here at the Ranch.
Sandra I am delighted you had a good day meeting up with all those friends. It's a fantastic feeling to put faces to the names you see in your virtual Coffee Shop or on your personal Blog. Hazel and I have managed to meet a few super people over the past couple of years.
Maureen your cards are beautiful, I use the LOTV image they always come up Trumps for men/boys cards. The Gorjus image is so sweet and beautifully coloured. Don't have any of those ... Mmmm!! might need to look out for some when Hazel & I go to Glasgow next weekend.
Sorry can't stay, lots to tick off my list today.
Stay warm and snug, look after yourself
Hugs
Patricia xx
Hi Patricia,
DeleteThank you my lovely for making the time to call in today, what's keeping you so busy back at the ranch? I have missed you xx
Can you organise and take photos as Scottish representatives of the Cotswold Cafe, you could have your own Scottish corner meet up!
I am very jealous as I would love to met you all myself, but I think that Paul might draw the line at driving to Glasgow just after driving to Farnborough! We definitely need to find a central location!
Anyway I won't hold you up as you are obviously busy, I hope you have a very productive day and get all the chores ticked off! Unfortunately my legs are all but useless today! :(
Love and hugs
Sandra zxxxxx
Hi Sandra my Friend
ReplyDeleteAnd To All My Friends In The Cafe
Could I please have a Weak Latte and a Toasted Teacake that would go down well this morning.
First I would like to say a huge Thank You to you All for your extremely kind comments yesterday about my Card, I Love Colouring with a passion.
Sandra I'm thrilled you had a good day at "The Farnbourgh Show" and met Christine I know I e-mail Sue occasionally not all the time but she's always kind enough to e-mail back, it was wonderful when we met she treated me like a long lost friend, which I'm sure she does with all of us.
Maureen:
Today's Cards are just Outstanding, Just So Very Beautiful I really Love "The Lili Of The Valley" Stamp I have this one, and many more of there's as I live near Leeds and I visit The Shop often it's like an Aladdin's cave.
I Love how you've created the Clouds it was Bev Rochester that shared the tip on her Blog, she has shown how the Clouds could printed out so I printed it out and then I use Brushes to create the Clouds.
The Gorjuss Stamp I've never Purchashed any of these I Love how you've created The Highlights in her Hair and I noticed you go round your image in pale grey to make it pop what Pens do you use Maureen. I'm in Awe of any one that can create Beautiful Hair and make it look shiny I'm not good at that as much as I try You've got it perfect.
I Love your Cards they are truly Fabulous I'm so enjoying seeing everyone's Creations. I'm working on a Card with a "Lili Of The Valley Stamp" at present and I promise to get a better close up than last time.
Sandra I do hope your feeling much better you take great.
I Hope you all have a great day
Saba how's Val
Love and Hugs
To You All
From Sam xxx
Hi Sam,
DeleteShe is doing really well thank you.
Saba xxx
Good Morning Sam,
DeleteThank you so much for stopping in today, is the weather as blustery there as it is Oxfordshire? I am not sure your gorgeous boys will be too bothered about going out in this weather! They will be like kites! Maybe let Lyndon take them today!
Your card was gorgeous yesterday, your card composition was fab too, the Lily of the Valley stand is just so amazing at the shows isn't it?! So inspirational, I could easily buy all of their stamps, their paper pads too but they are a little expensive, I did want them all though! Sue (mrs B) and I were all but drooling over them!
I keep in touch with Sue by email too, but there is nothing like meeting them is there?,
Did you at you were coming to Ally Pally? I do hope so!
Well I am going to have a play with some of my new craft bits and pieces!
Love and hugs
Sandra xxxxxx
Two beautiful cards on display today. Everyone that went to the show at Farnborough sounds like the had a good time. It must have been great to meet Christine Emberson, she always seems like a lovely lady on her blog & the few times she's been on TV. I had the honour of meeting Sue Wilson two years ago in Florida as we stay fairly close (in American terms) to where she stays-another lovely lady.
ReplyDeleteRight-had my tea+ toast, thanks. Best get dressed & start my chores as the sooner they're done the sooner I can start crafting!
Michele
Good morning Michele,
DeleteThank you for popping in today, I hope you get to whizz through your chores so you can get to sit and lose yourself in crafting, one of the many benefits of this hobby, it can distract you from the many things that trouble you. So no matter how low you feel, you can visit a blog like this and still manage a smile at something that someone says or does. We are all here to support you sweetheart, please remember to photograph your makes so that maybe you could share them and reps the rewards of the amazing comments that follow!
Love and hugs
Sandra xxxx
Morning all - I've helped myself to my usual latte. Sandra I'm so pleased you had a wonderful day and that you at long last met one of your 'icons'. Meeting face to face is so very special isn't it. I hope that you'll not suffer too much after affects today. So stay where you are and keep safe and warm. Those strong high winds caught us last night and are still at it. Thank you for the bday cake - it was lovely and I hope there was some left for when you got back.
ReplyDeleteMaureen your cards are beautiful and I just love both of them. Again I'm in awe of you wonderful sisters who can colour. I've said before when I try it looks as though I've just coloured in from a child's colouring book. I had a lovely day yesterday first by meeting Jim's Niece and her two little ones who arrived with cards and a beautifully wrapped box of chocs. Then back at home I was invaded by Daughters and Son in Laws for the afternoon complete with cards flowers and gifts. My eldest Son in Law (for the first time since we met as Partner/Husband to my eldest Daughter - though I knew him when they were at school together) gave me the most beautiful sun chatcher in stained glass - a Fox head- He had made it himself and it is just too beautiful for words. Both he and Christina went to a stained glass workshop very close to them last year and as a result they made their bedroom door - top half in stained glass and one or two other little pieces. I received a couple of dies from two of my K&N friends and today I'm being taken to The Range - craft section of course - to choose some crafting goodies as Jim says it's the only way he doesn't double up on things I've already got!! Last night when all had left and we were just settling down with a glass and a recording to watch Jim appeared with a fresh cream and Apricot muffing sporting a single lit candle. He said that it was the nearest he could get to a French Pastry. He had bought one for himself of course.lol. Isn't it just those little things that make all the difference! So I hope to pop in later and let you know my purchases and just how empty Jim's wallet is!!!. Have a really good day everyone and Happy Saint David's Day - Daffys and Leeks to the fore today.
Hugs Janet xx
Janet so glad you had a lovely birthday. Your Jim is a treasure to go to all that trouble to get a french pastry. And take you to get craft goodies. Hope you find some lovely things. Hazel x
DeleteGood Morning Janet,
DeleteIt sounds like you had the most perfect day yesterday, from beginning to end, from the beautifully wrapped box of chocs to the delightful stained glass sun catcher, rounding the day offin the best possible way, with Jim presenting you with such a thoughtful little birthday cake/pastry! You must have felt very well loved! Which is exactly what you deserve my love!
I hope you have a lovely shopping spree at the Range, I look forward to seeing what you bought later.
Thank you so much for stopping in today,
Love and hugs
Sandra xxxx
Sorry Sandra I have been in the back making the sandwiches etc. for later so I Saying God morning to all and off for a break. Saba you only missed me by a few minutes lol. Maureen your cards are Beautiful ! Love the little boy fishing and gorjuss is so sweet. Great colouring in ! Got to go but will be in later to see you all again Lots of hugs Maria xx
ReplyDeleteMorning Maria,
DeletePhew I thought I could smell eggs, but those sandwiches are always the favourites! Thanks for your hard work,
I look forward to seeing you later when you are more relaxed,
Hugs
Sandra xxxx
So lovely to meet you and Sue yesterday, we will all definitely have to meet up again soon :) xx
ReplyDeleteHi Christine,
DeleteIt was such a pleasure to meet you yesterday, you have no idea how excited I was to meet you finally! I feel blessed to have such a beautiful friend inside and out, I was so pleased that you had such a busy, sell out of a day!
I am determined that we can all meet up again soon, maybe have time to have a coffee or some lunch next time. I think the sign of a true friendship is how you can just talk and talk and the time just disappears, I could have sat talking to you for hours!
I will be closely watching where your Spellbinder journey is taking you to hopefully organise another get together.
You truly made my day x
What state was the house in on your return? Any sign of dinner?
Thank you so much for popping over too my blog, that was so very thoughtful of you xxxx
Love and huge hugs,
Sandra xxxx
Hi Sandra
ReplyDeleteIt's me once again I really hope you don't mind me asking if "Patricia" calls back in to The Cafe could she please let me know did she purchase Those Awesome called StampScapes Stamps in this country I've just got to have some they are Stunning giving tips and everything on how to put your project together I'm truly impressed.
Sandra Take care my friend and all my other Friends in The Cafe
Love from Sam xxx
Sam have messaged Patricia saying you wanted to know where she got the stamps. Hazel x
DeleteSam, if you go back to Patricias blog she has given the link to the site she got those amazing stamps. Just click the link in red and it will take you straight there. So many absolutly stamps of all kinds.
DeleteGo looksie Sam.
Lancashire Steph xx
Hi Sandra ,Bore Da,(Good morning) Happy St Davids day. Hope you all had a great time yesterday, your body will be paying for it today, so rest.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for the lovely comments about the mice, the couple loved them.
Maureen how adorable are your cards. I love the scene you created can't ever seem to get mine right, yours is perfect, and what a sweet stamp you have used. Have never bought these type of stamps but may definitely have a look. Love how you have matched the tree together with the backing paper. I love the Gorjuss girls. You are a very talented lady. I'm blown away each time I open the café doors to see such talent.
Well off to Hobbycraft to get some magnetic sheets and then shopping in Asdas (hate food shopping) Hugs to everyone. Theresa (TOB).xx
Bore Da Theresa, Happy St David's Day to you too!
DeleteThank you for sharing your cute little mice yesterday, oh I loved them! Lucky you off to Hobbycraft today, I tried to get some magnetic sheets yesterday but everyone was trying to sell them really cheaply rather than good quality, some of them were so flimsy,
You need them to be reasonably thick to support your dies don't you!
I don't envy you food shopping though! Asda, on a Sunday, you must be mad! You will need a lie down in a darkened room when you get back! Take it easy my love, try and not get too stressed!
Love and hugs
Sandra xxxx
I bought some of those from a craft shop somewhere too, solved the problem by using some of the DS sticky sheets cut to same size as I needed the magnetic piece, then stuck the whole lot onto the card that was included with the dies. I then store them in poly bags in a draw.
Deletehugs Cheryl xxx
Hi Sandra
ReplyDeleteMy usual hot chocolate and a piece of chocolate cake today please. No stay where you are I'll help my self. Hope your having a Good rest, me, I walked myself out yesterday. Bad day today.
Maureen your cards are stunning, I love how you've done the girls hair. Hair isn't one of my favourites to colour, as I can't always make it look natural. I love Lil of the VAlley stamps, but I only have a few. Take care of your arm when shopping. I'm glad that you had a lovely day yesterday Janet.
Morning my lovely,
DeleteI knew you would be in agony today, you naughty girl, you took your stick and didn't use it!
Sit with that leg up today, remember pain will increase your blood pressure and increased blood pressure means no operation!
How much did you end up buying yesterday! I look forward to having a nosey through your new things!
I will give you a call when you are home tomorrow, have a safe journey home my love,
Love and hugs
Sandra xxxx
Morning Sandra, hope you have recovered from your day yesterday, it must have been super meeting up with all our coffee shop ladies who were there, and of course chatting to Christine!
ReplyDeleteI would like a coffee with a slice of fudge cake if there is any left, I need a sugar lift this morning to get me going.
Happy St David's day to all our Welsh ladies.
Will pop back later for another catch up. Take care everyone, Jess.x
Hi jess,
DeleteThanks for popping in for your sugar hit, have whatever you fancy!
It was lovely meeting everyone yesterday, I look forward to meeting even more of you at Ally Pally, will you be able to make it there?
I look forward to catching up later,
Love and hugs
Sandra xxxx
Hi Sandra, unfortunately apply pally is too far away for me, living in Central Scotland can be a bit of a bummer when we only really have one or two craft events each year, Jess.
DeleteGood morning Sandra
ReplyDeleteMay I have a latte and one of those Apricot Muffins that Jim brought in, he is so sweet, Janet is a very lucky lady, I do hope his wallet survives the day!
The craft show sounded brilliant, and Meeting up with some of our ladies and of course Christine must have been lovely. Do hope you can rest and recover today.
Maureen, such sweet cards, the little boy fishing with the clouds and the overhanging branches is just perfect and I bet Joe loved it. Cards for 7 year old boys are not easy, they are sort of between stages, not too babyish and not too grown up either and you have got it just right.
Your Gorjuss card is just that, Gorgeous. Like Sam I am so impressed with the shine on her hair. Your colouring is so professional, the little grey shadowing is so clever and shows just how talented you are. Do you use copic markers? Those new colour changing pens they keep showing on CC look interesting, can't remember their name,
I am going to have a crafting day today and am going to attempt one of Izzys bags. She got so many wonderful comments she must have been on cloud nine. Mind you, there were two I thought a bit off. One just said "not my cup of tea" and another just put "different " no good morning or anything and I just thought it was mean. I don't agree with saying you like something when you don't like it, but there are ways to say something nice, especially when someone has put all that effort in and Sue was so kind to do what she did.
Anyway, not to worry. I am going to try to tidy up the disaster which is my crafting room otherwise known as the dining room (aren't lap trays a wonderful invention) so that I can mess it all up again!!
Have a lovely Sunday all.
Love and hugs
Saba XXXX
Hi Saba,
DeleteHow is Val doing, is she still in ICU?
Those pens you were talking about are called Chameleon, they look good but all those pens do in the hands of professionals don't they, my worse buy I think were the spectrum noire pens, some never even worked others when you try to pull the caps off the whole pen end comes with it, I still tend to pick up my pro markers of watercolour pencils for colouring.
I too might well have a go at Izzys bags, I thought they were bloody genius, I used to make handbags a few years back, but they were a flatter design and fitted in a one inch deep box, but I bought leather looking textures paper and I had a little Scotty dog stamp that looked very much like the Radley dog, they used to go down really well for all age groups of ladies.
I kind of feel like if you can't say anything nice then don't say anything at all! Maybe they are jealous, even if it isn't something you would use, they are still nice. There is no need to add anything negative is there, honestly some people need to get a life!
Blogs are all about encouraging people in my opinion, not dragging them down but these trolls get everywhere don't they! Nobody makes them leave a comment, Sue must have been well impressed!
Good luck with the tidy up, you should have taken before and after shots! Don't forget to send pics of your handbag!
Love and hugs
Sandra xxx
Hi Saba, one of the ladies who comes to our scrapbook has a brilliant saying about if you dont like something and don't want to offend the person, just say you like the colour!!!
DeleteJess x
Hi again Sandra,
ReplyDeleteI forgot to say Alison (Barbiepinkfairy) hasn't been in this week, did I miss something, is she away? Hope she is ok. Has Steph heard from her?
Or am I having a senior moment and overlooked her comment.
Saba.
Saba I too have noticed Alison hasn't been in, she might have been working or I hope she has not gone and got a nasty bug. I agree lap trays are great I sit in the front room on the sofa feet up and do a lot of my crafty bits, it often looks like I dont k ow what a bin is for after I have poked the bits out of die cuts, especially having cut out so many striplets for the invites. I hope Val is doing good? Will she be in ICU for a while ??? Hazel xx
DeleteHello Sandra,
ReplyDeleteThank you for showing my cards, and for all the kind comments all the lovely people on the blog have made.
It was a bit nerve wracking sending them to you because we never think our cards are much good, do we? They are very plain because most of the children have younger siblings, and I always worry that if I add buttons or embellishments, they will pull them off and try to eat them!
You are all quite correct, the boy fishing is a LOTV stamp, and the girl is a Gorjuss stamp - I had a rush of blood to the head and bought three Gorjuss last year. They, and the LOTV stamps, are great to stamp. They are always so crisp and clean and I can't praise them enough.
I coloured my stamping in with Promarkers because I used an Adirondak pad to stamp with. I use watercolours if I stamp in an Archival pad.
Cool Grey 1 is the Promarker I use to go around the finished outline.
For my clouds, I cut a piece of paper with vague cloud outlines and just use a blending tool to blend the blue from the copy paper to gradually go onto the card, I didn't realise tht I could go onto the web and download a template - that's a job to do later this morning.
After all that, which hope you can follow, I'll have a latte and a toasted teacake, no don't worry Sandra, I'll help myself and put the money in the pot. I do hope you are feeling a bit better today.
Now for something completely different. I need a Onsie!! Every year I do a mile walk for Autism (Joe, the boy who's card is shown today) has a 3 year old brother with this condition - along with something else that I can't spell) and we do a walk around the Quayside to raise funds. This year it's a Onsie walk!!! Can you see me in a Onsie - no, me either!!! Well, it'll give everyone a laugh who sees me. I obviously don't want to pay a lot for one, as I don't think I'll ever wear it again. It's a very slow, gentle walk all on the flat, as there are children with their various ailments either walking, or being pushed in the wheelchairs, so it's very cheerful, noisy, and no one tries to get ahead of everyone else. It's lovely and the children love it. You've heard of the 4 minute mile, well this is more like a 2 hour mile lol.
Saba, I hope you and your sister are still doing well.
Michele,, thinking of you.
Janet, your birthday cake from Jim sounds lovely, and not too many calories!!!
I'm glad you all had a great day at Farnborough yesterday. Steph, you seem to be proficient in organising events, so we leave it to you to organise a craft retreat for the ladies on the blog!!! Just give us time to save up!!
Well, the girls slept well last night, but Zoe had her usual conversation with me whilst she was fast asleep. I could hear her saying "do it this way", so I went in and said I'd do it like that, so she lay down and as she'd never woken up anyway, she was asleep there and then!! Aren't they funny? Their mam and dad have just arrived to take them home so I'll have to go to see them. I wonder what they'll leave behind this time?
Maureen xx
Hi Maureen,
DeleteNo end to pay for your snack today. It's free when you are guest designer, My way of saying 'thanks'
Your cards are stunning, I have kept the other toe for another day!
What size are you Maureen, we have so many onesies in this house, I will gladly post you one to wear and we can either get it back when we meet up at some point or you can post it back, they are quite light, we have ladybird ones, monkey, leopard, Minnie Mouse, you name it we probably have it, but they are the girls not mine so they are all about size 8 - about 12 I reckon, but they are quite loose!
You are very welcome, they will of course be freshly laundered!
The girls have gone for normal jamas or lounge pants this year, mainly tartan to be honest, we even got paul some lounge pants, what a giggle we had when he first put them on, freshly showered, he wore them like pj bottoms, well when he walked in the lounge on Christmas Day night,I thought it was my Christmas gift, to day they don't leave much to the imagination is an understatement, I can still feel the stitch from laughing now! So he now wears them with underwear!, sorry that's a bit too much info, but I wanted to share the fun!
I am so glad you had a fun sleepover, I can just picture you relaxing in the chair now with your feet up!
Love and hugs
Sandra xxxx
Hi Maureen, your cards are so cute, I have a couple of LOTV stamps, a baby on a rocking horse and a baby in a basket held up by a ballon, I use them a lot for new baby cards and colour them in with coloured pencils or watercolour pencils, but not a patch on yours! Jess x
DeleteHi Maureen your cards are beautiful and what fantastic colouring in, very professional. Thank you for sharing them with us. Your walk sounds fun and a great way to raise money and awareness for the charity. My daughter bought me a onesie for a laugh the Christmas before last from Primark. It's a crocodile complete with feet! It's really comfy to wear especially if you come home wet through and want to pop something on but not jim jams or if you have a bath and want to lounge about. It does cause a laugh in our house though. You can borrow it if it helps. Primark did have them quite cheep and how cool would you be as a grandma in a onesie!!! Take care love Diane xxx
DeleteGood morning Sandra and ladies. Firstly I will have a tea and a toasted tea cake sounds good - no I am more than capable to get it myself. Sandra and the others that went to the show I am so glad you had a great time, and yes meeting the likes of Christine and Sue are great moments, we enjoyed spending the day with Sue last year, she is one truely lovely lady. Now Sandra and Pat oh and I bet Sue too will be suffering big style today so feet up and do nothing it will all still be there tomorrow. I have just die cut the labels for the invite boxes, so a little easy job out of the way, will do a couple of thank you cards too, then we are all out for high tea this afternoon . High Tea - you get toast to start then a main course tea/ coffee then a cake stand of things like scones, pancakes and cakes. Very scottish and very enjoyable. So no cooking tonight. Right I am off to get the dog towels out of the machine and get them on the line. It will be two empty washes of the machine to make sure the dog hairs are gone, usually do them at work in the horse machine ( old washers that all the horse things go in) but I am not in that much this week and can't leave the dog towels that long.
ReplyDeleteOh how rude of me - senior moment. Maureen your two cards are gorgeous, beautifully coloured and stamped . I most go and get a stamping lesson from big sister Patricia at some point. Hazel x
Hi Hazel,
DeleteSo lovely of you to pop in, put plenty of pegs on those dog towels, or we will be fetching them in for you down here!
Your High Tea sounds very posh, and very delicious, maybe something we should introduce to the cafe do you think!
Maybe we just aren't posh enough for that!
Lucky you though, no cooking tonight, feet up and a s
Sunday chill!
Love and big hugs on their way,
Sandra xxxxx
Hi Hazel your high tea sounds lovely. I meet up with some friends occasionally and last year we had afternoon tea instead of lunch. It was a real treat and we felt quite spoilt. Usually it's sandwiches scones and cake with a pot of tea, but one place bought hot buttered scones and crumpets as well, oh we were so full! Have fun love Diane xxx
DeleteHigh Tea was delicious ladies, here in Scotland you get toast to begin with then a main course I had the chicken and ham salad which was yummy!!! Then they bring out the pancakes, scones and cakes teas and coffees, little Lauren going to be 5 in May, loved when the cakes came as they were all small and dainty, so I her eyes she could have more than one, and she did. She had scampi for her main and eat the lot so she was allow more than one cake, no way would she have if she hadn't eaten her scampi. No it was a lovely family meet up, Gills Andrew and Charlie shared the bill. I did write what the High Tea earlier but it must have gone walk abouts. Hazel x
DeleteStamping my feet in "anger" here. ........ had a message for SAM all typed and guess what ... Yep!!! It's gone into Cybre Space.
ReplyDeleteSAM:- here is the Info you wanted.
www.stamscapes.co.uk good quick service, unfortunately there is P&P
They are red Rubber Unmounted Stamps on a sheet. I have mounted mine on UMount, have never managed to master these RockerBlocks or just spraying the back with Stick & Spray
There are lots of wonderful Turorials on UTube done by a guy. He has a great voice and a brilliant teacher.
There is also a link on my Blog Post to take you to the site.
Happy Stamping
Patricia xx
SABA:- just to,let you know I am keeping both you and VAL in my thoughts and prayers. Hope all is well and she will get home some time soon.
ReplyDeleteHugs for everyone who may need them.
Busy, busy here today. I would like to go out tomorrow so have to get Mondays Big Clean done today.
Hugs
Patricia xx
Good morning ladies and Happy St. David's day for our Welsh lovelies from a very sunny albeit windy Somerset.
ReplyDeleteMaureen, my dear heart,
Your cards are divine and you are so talented, the recipients will certainly treasure them, as I know I will. And the themes just hit the right spot for the age groups, so hard at times and you have it spot on.
I don't envy people for what talents they have, but just sometimes I wish I could have the patience to use stamps confidently and be able to colour in.
Mine resembles a drunken spider with broken legs in casts dragging them across the page. I get so annoyed with myself but Ce la vie, I do have other talents. Pergamano is another craft I can't quite get the hang of.
Sandra my dear,
I am so pleased you were able to get to Farnborough yesterday to meet up with all the ladies and to have such a good time. And I hope your'e cold is improving. Now pray tell, what goodies did you buy or were tempted to splash out on? Info please.
Saba, how is Val? I'm still holding your hands in spirit.
I might, just might, get into the garden today if it stays as nice as now. I have a bed of Melianthus major that took rather a battering from the strong winds and frosts last month and they are crying out to be tidied up and cut down. One hour and 1 border bed a day and my garden will be done in no time.
Onwards and upwards then,
love & hugs
Cheryl xxx
Hi Cheryl,
DeleteFirstly are you coming to Ally Pally?
Thanks for calling in today, leek & potato soup and welsh cakes on the menu today for St David's day!
I hope the wind isn't as blustery in Cannington as it is Carterton, or your Melianthus Major will be Melianthus Disappearus ! You on of an hour a day is a good one though. The. Sun is shining brightly here though!
I had a wonderful day yesterday, I was popping the flu pills to keep me going, I really didn't spend too much as I am saving for Ally Pally,
I got some of Anna Marie Designs New colour dotty and linen card, some of their Stamping card to in white and cream, a load of new adhesive pearls, to restock my stash, a few packs of cheap paper flowers, oh and you know that bow maker that Stephanie Weightman sells that is about £20?! Well there was a company called Ross paper that where selling an MDF version, large, small a stand and a DVD for £5 ! I stood and thought oh I might mpbe rubbish but for a fiver I took the risk, watch this space for an update!
There were also selling 350 gsm card 40 sheets for £4 which was great quality, perfect for boxes! It was cream, I am trying to use more cream card as we automatically go for white but when you hold cream against a colour sometimes it's a less harsh contrast than white!
I also got a genius little booklet from Pink Frog Crafts that shows you how to transform your die cut flower petals into stunning flowers, so many different ones from one shape of flower petal! Only £3.50 too, it's genius! I think that was about it!
I am off for a play, catch up later,
Hugs
Sandra xxxx
Hi Sandra,
DeleteI would love to come but nobody to come with me. That's a big journey to be taking on my own and to be honest I don't even know when it is on. I was thinking of perhaps looking into whether we have any coach trips going there. (Last time I travelled to London on a coach it took me over 4 & half hours, not many friends craft so to ask to give up basically 24 hours in one go is a bit much for some due to their family committments.)
One day perhaps.
Your book sounds splendid, I have a couple of quilling flower books and keep promising myself to at least try some flowers out, and today might be that day. My gardening has taken a back seat, all those gales and driving rain from up North has suddenly swept down to our side of the coast, so Melianthus will have to wait. A perfect excuse to put the fire and TV on and do some after I have finished my son's b/card.
Enjoy your playing.
hugs Cheryl xxx
Hello Sandra,
ReplyDeleteWhat a day you had yesterday meeting up with so many from the blog and to meet Christine what a treat. I see she Has left a message on the blog to where you're getting famous.
Maureen, your cards are gorgeous, love the way you coloured the little girl's hair, your shading is just perfect. You asked about onesies our elder daughter got some for her boys in Primark. Last week younger daughter was looking at Next sale (online) and got one for Ciaira. It's rather large think it will fit her until she is about 17. She got it for about £10 it should've been double that.
Janet, what a lovely way to finish off your birthday with Jim special treat.
Will pop back later, love Brenda xxx
Hi Brenda,
DeleteThanks for popping in today, ooooh I can smell Sunday baking, that oven is back in full use isn't it! Is the fridge/ freezer working properly too? It was a real treat meeting everyone yesterday, I thoroughly recommend you visiting Christine's blog, she is a Spellbinders Ambassador and so very inspirational, just click on her photo!
Did you get a Onesie Brenda, hahaha I hope you have more success than me, it felt like I had £5 worth of the thing stuck where the sun don't shine! I truly was a sight to behold !
Catch up later my lovely,
Sandra xxxxx
Sandra, the thought of me in a onesie would send my family into hysterics - no I haven't got one!!!!
DeleteCiara is so pleased with her new onsie (she has at least two others to my knowledge). The new one is so big , but she doesn't care, the crutch is almost down to her knees !!!
I think it's time for a cup of tea, you know what I fancy, an Eccles cake, I'll just go over by the window, anyone is welcome to come and join me. We can watch the world go by.
SABA sending both you and Val love and prayers.
YES Sandra I'm pleased to say the freezer is now working. We have most of our frozen food back. The oven has been on overtime we have had CAKE this week, a lovely Lemon Drizzle and Yummy Bread Pudding - well I had bread to use up. I normally keep it in the freezer, just taking it out as and when we need it.
Think HOPE we are all sorted out now. LOL Brenda xxx
Oh Brenda, I love bread pudding, I haven't had it for years, my mum used to make it when dad was alive but she has neither the extra bread or any inclination to bake, I think there I a cob webs in her oven, she just uses the microwave these days, i worry about how it is for her nutritionally but at least she is eating!
DeleteAnyway save me a piece please xxxx
Love you,
Sandra xxx
Hello again, Thanks Brenda for the info on a Onsie, I'll have a look in town next week.
ReplyDeleteSANDRA I've got to get the image of you out of my mind ha ha. Oh, I don't know though - it'll keep me going all day lol!! Is Christine Emberson the sister of Marion. I've met Marion and she is lovely, I've got some of her stamps as well.
Cheryl, if it's anything like as windy down there as it is up here, wear lead divers boots to keep you grounded. I've hung the washing on the line but didn't put the prop in as I didn't fancy jumping over all the garden fences to pick it up.
Thank you again ladies for all your very kind comments about my quite plain cards.
Maureen xx
Hello Maureen. Your cards are gorgeous. Love both of them. No Marion isn't Christine's sister. She did go to Christine's shop once to do a demo day and on her email that she wasn't Christine sister just same name. Yes Marion is lovely. Her shop used to be my local craft shop. She is closing it soon and going to concentrate on doing workshops and online shop I think. Think she is going to get somewhere else. Did your Grandaughters get to make their Mothers Day cards. Had a good day at Farnborough and was good to meet Sandra, sue and Pat but miss Christine.
ReplyDeleteThank you Littlelamb for your kind words. Yes, the girls got to make their cards. My dining table looked like I'd been crafting by the time they'd finished!!! xx
DeleteThank you Sandra for showing Maureen's cards. They are gorgeous. I bought the cream A3 card from the Ross stand. Bought the white from ally Pally one time. Like that. I too thought the A3 would be useful for boxes etc., I made some Christmas cards before with cream card. Like it with red, green and gold. Hope you will soon recover from yesterday.
ReplyDeletelove the lily of the valley stamp ,great cards ,Laura O
ReplyDeleteWelcome Laura,
DeleteTo my crazy blog, they call the Cotswold Cafe, it's the best place for fun, craft inspiration, friendship, kindness and support! The backed are all calorie free, so eat as much as you like!
Please stick around and join in the fun!
Love and hugs
Sandra xxxx
Me again. As it St David's Day can I please, if I am not too late, have some Leek and Potato soup, my favourite, and a Welsh Cake. Love these. My Mother in a Law used to make lovely ones. These days I buy them in Waitrose. They are very nice and are made in Wales. Have seen them in other shops and they are not made in Wales.
ReplyDeleteAfternoon Sandra and all the coffee shop ladies. I had my leek soup at lunchtime, but a Welsh cake with my coffee would be lovely. Sorry I was busy yesterday and couldn't pop in, but can I belatedly say, wow, what talent everyone here is showing.
ReplyDeleteI envy you, meeting Christine. She always sounds so lovely on her blog and has been through so much. Lovely that she has popped in here today too.
Sounds like everyone had fun at the craft show. I just feel so far away from everything here, not even a craft shop. Nearest one is Inverness which is an hour and a half away. So I can't just pop out for an odd sheet of paper. That's my excuse for stockpiling so much. If you are wondering where this crafting desert is, Fort William, west coast of Scotland. Very pretty, but very wet and windy at the moment.
Well, thanks for the coffee and chat,
Janice
Hi Janice
DeleteI know how you feel as I live in a small village near Lanark though not quite as remote as you. I can travel into Glasgow/Edinburgh in about an hour. My main craft shop is about an hour and a half away I Hillington in Glasgow.
Hi Janice, I know exactly where you are, my sister in law lives in Coal, and my niece has a B &B in Spean Bridge!
DeleteIf you are looking for craft supplies try Klassy-Kards in Grangemouth, she has a brilliant little shop and her on line purchases are free p&p. Jess x
Hi Janice,
DeleteBy you do live "way up North". It's a few years since we were up that far I but remember how lovely it was. I think Oban, Pitlochrie and Loch Awe is the furthest we've been in recent years. x
Janice, I don't know how easy it is for you to get to Inverness? But Patricia and I go to meet Kate " culliesocks" in inverness now and again and it would be good if you might be able join us. Just a thought. Hazel x
DeleteGood afternoon Sandra
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a lovely day at the show I bet it was worth the pain!
Maureen your cards are lovely I especially like the colouring in the 2nd one. I can never get the hair to shine like yours, its so pretty.
Sandra I checked out Christine's blog, her cards are gorgeous and I love the updates on Bella, she is so cute!!!!! I am a big Spellbinders fan so will subscribe to her YouTube channel for inspiration.
Hope you have fun playing with all your new goodies.
Barbara
Hi Sandra and all the coffee shop ladies. Sorry I'm a little late today as I had a lazy morning then spent about 2 hours in the garden cutting back some shrubs. I filled the garden collection Wheelybin to the top so I had to stop, which was a shame because I was on a roll. Sorry just helping myself to a cup of tea and these delicious welsh cakes- haven't made any for ages so must get my griddle out again soon. Anyway I came in from gardening (Hubby watching rugby!) and within 10 minutes it is pouring with rain and blowing a gale!!! Perfect timing! Sandra I bought the Ross paper and the flower book too, they were both good value. I saw the mdf bow maker but didn't buy one- let us know what it's like to use. One stall near the beginning (the loo end rather than the food end) had a few bags of the stick pins and beads, not as a kit but a bag of the tear drop in one colour, a bag of pearls and a bag of the spacers. Each bag was about £1.95 so I kept going back to them but didn't buy them in the end - I bought some CS sparkle paste instead so will try grouting this week when I get time. Right, I've washed up my cup and plate, must go and put the meat on for dinner tonight and peel some vegetables. Maureen I've left you a comment above. Hope you recover from yesterday ladies and feel up to playing with your goodies today. Take care love Diane xxx
ReplyDeleteHI Diane,
DeleteThank you for your very kind offer, I'll have a look at Primark this week and see what I can find. Yours sounds brilliant and I do think that the more outlandish, the better, for this kind of event. The little ones will love it, although they don't always show their feelings very much. xx
Good evening Ladies, I am rather late for a cuppa and a cake.
ReplyDeleteI have been a rather bad Crafty Firend today. I will leave a box of ((((((hugs))))) for anyone who might need them.
I got my tomorrows Housework done then decided to "play"
I made a couple of Izzy's Bags. I used Centura Pearl Card it worked a treat.
They are easy to make, I loved making them. They actually hold quite a few Mini Products so will be great for little gifts. I am going to make a few more for my Caninet at the Tearoom. Popped them on my Blog if anyone wants to take a look.
I will try to get in tomorrow for a chat with everyone, till them good night have a great evening
Hugs
Patricia x
Fantastic Patricia,
DeleteI've been making a 65th card for my sister in law, and am busy doing a Christening card for my great, great niece so I didn't get a chance to try the bags. That's on my "to do" list but I did manage to make two stick pins and put them in my SIL card, they look great - well I am pleased with them. I look forward to seeing a photo of your handbag cards on Sandra's lovely blog!! Maureen xxx
OMG you should see Patricia's bags... Totally stunning.... Go see quick.
ReplyDeleteL.S xx
Oh Steph, I've just posted a comment above and then read yours, where do I see her bags? Maureen x
DeleteJust click on Patricia's name, then it will show her blog, which is Summerhouse crafts. And I agree, fantastic!
DeleteJanice
Hi Sandra,
ReplyDeleteAlready typed and lost the whole caboodle so will be brief!
I think Maureens's cards are lovely. The hair is amazing - I find that the hardest to do. Well done Maureen they are both gorgeous.
Scarlett - you are a real star of the future as well as now! Well done.
Sandra - hope you had a good day yesterday. I'm sure you must be tired today. Glad you met up with Christine - that was really lovely.
Alison has been missing for days now - hope you are ok Alison. Sending hugs.
Saba and Val special hugs!
Lots of love everyone , I can't read everything as iPad keeps losing signal.
Love Myra xxx
It's me again!
ReplyDeleteAfter I posted was so relieved it worked! Saw your post above mine Steph and did as you said! Patricia's bags are gorgeous. I love the black and white one with the matching bows! Beautiful!
Love Myra xx
Me again folks,
ReplyDeleteI used Centura Peral Card which I think is 280gsm
I would say 280 to 300 would be perfect. You would probably get away with 250/60 if you are careful with the scoring and not too much glue.
Patricia x
That's in answer to what weight of card to use for the Izzy Bags
ReplyDeletePatricia x
Good Evening ladies I know I have been AWOL but I have been viewing all your wonderful creations you are all extremely talented.
ReplyDeleteSaba, hoping your Sister is doing OK?
I have been busy++ all week Monday I had Tilly's friend for the day and took them swimming etc. Tuesday I tied to blitz the mess from half term. Wed was fat club, more cleaning and then worked all night. I had three hours sleep on Thursday and got up and made cakes for school charity event in the durning I had to be extremely crafty and create an animal out of vegetables with Tilly - do not ask! It tested my craftiness. Friday I had promised Mum I would go to see the theory of everything with her - if you haven't seen it it's a must fantastic acting. However, head fell off said dog on way to school so had to go home reglue it and then go back to school! I missed my morrisons shopping slot because of this! I worked a twilight Friday and Saturday got up and did a round trip of 150 miles to Harrogate to see my uncle. He had been admitted to the local hospice there and mum and I wanted yo visit. He has been in our lives longer than dad and in my mums since he met my aunts when mum was about 10. I am used to seeing people with advanced cancer but not my own as it were so it was a shock to see him and upsetting. Mum was obviously shocked and upset too. To make matters worse it is the anniversary of dad's death on Tuesday .
Today I have managed the shopping eventually and have been trying to catch up on washing and ironing!
On a crafty note somehow not sure how have done a birthday card for my friend who is blind. I used one of Sues pinpoint folders and tried to get lots of texture and dimension to the card. I also did it white on black as she has limited vision and that is the best colour combination for her to see. I bought her a Yankee candle and freesias as she can hopefully appreciate the scents. I know carol through fat club and she has never seen my cards she has messages me to say how amazed she was and that the textures were all amazing and she has never displayed a card box as well as a card before! I think that is the joy that you can make something so specific for someone!
So that is where I am at just thought I would let you all know as Sandra had mailed to see if I was OK. I know the next few days will be difficult ones and the distance doesn't help. I know my aunty will need a lot of support too and again the distance is a nightmare. I am sure you will understand if I am an erratic visitor in the next few days.
Mine is a large dry white wine please after my week! Nothing less!
I hope you are all well. Take care xxx
Hi Alison,
DeletePleased to know you are alright but very sorry about your sad news. As you say travelling and the logistics of fitting everything in make things more difficult. Thinking of you and your Mum. Take care, you have a lot on your plate. Sending love,
Myra x
Alison, so glad you are ok, well as ok as you can be with so much going on in your life. Sorry about your uncle, that added travel to your daily life is not good, but it's one of these things you just have to do done you??? Just drive carefully and don't over do it. Hazel x
DeleteBless You Alison,
DeleteYour poor sweet thing, you must be bloody exhausted!
Please don't think you have to apologise for not calling in, it doesn't matter, I Just wanted to know you were ok, as did a few other regulars that missed your smiling face whizzing in and out!
Try to find time to take a breath Alison other wise you will run yourself into the ground and be if no use to anyone!
I will just leave you the bottle my love, it sounds like you need it!
Sending you lots of love and a big hug
Sandra xxxx
Hi Alison,
DeleteI'm so sorry that you are having such a hellish time and hope that things take a turn for the better for you. You certainly have a lot on your plate at the moment and I am thinking of you.
Maureen xx
Dear Alison,
DeleteGlad you are fine but so sorry to hear about your uncle, you take your time, pop in when you got a minute . Know that we are here for you! You are amazing doing all things with your daughter during
half term and to be working as well Take care Alison, Maria x
Hi Alison oh you are having a tough time, do take care when you are driving, especially when you are tired and upset. It is so hard to see people you love so ill isn't it even when it is your job so you are used to seeing strangers like it. I will be thinking of you on Tuesday too, anniversaries like that are a real mixture of feelings aren't they. Take care of yourself, I would pop round and do the ironing for you if I were near you and pop the kettle on. Love Diane xxx
DeleteHi Sandra and all,
ReplyDeleteA hot chocolate and welsh cake sounded nice so can I have one of does please and happy st David's day. If you missed it earlier Maureen I will say again how sweet both of your cards are. Love your colouring, I keep trying with my promarkers but can never get it right. How about making us a
tutorial ? Have bought some watercolour pencils but have not used them yet.
Happy to see you all had a good day yesterday and for you Sandra to meet Christine at last. Was it hard not to buy everything lol, I always have a list with me but when you go around and look at all the lovely items I'm very easily sidetracked. Ooooh you have left me now with a very bizarre picture of Paul in a pair of lounge pants, you know I will meet him at AP with you !! lol
Hazel your high tea sounded really nice, how lovely.
Janet, one year younger.How does that feel ?lol You have a lovely husband, always the little things that means the most. so glad you had a nice day.
Janice you are living in a beautiful part of Scotland. I was there on holiday a few years ago. We drove around for a week and stayed in different parts and it was raining every single day lol but so much fun.Also were to Oban and bought some whisky, of course lol Saba did you manage to make a Izzy bag ? I most go and see if I can find Patricia's and have a look, you saying they are easy to make..... My son has made some american pancakes and we will have them with maple syrup, haven't had that before will see how it tastes . Love and hugs to all in the Cotswolds cafe, hope your cold is better and your body have had a rest today Sandra, see you all tomorrow. Maria xx
Hi Maria,
DeleteI have found the answer to the colouring problem is the quality of the card. A really smooth card is the answer. I hope this helps.
Maureen xx
Hi Maria,
DeleteI hope you are well today, help yourself to what you need as I am naked and about to get in the shower, believe that's a sight you don't want in your head before eating!
I will know when I see you giggling what you are thinking at Ally Pally, sorry about that, maybe I will get him to wear them!
Oh send me one of those Pancakes and Maple Syrup, they sound yummy, although we had treacle tart for pudding tonight, that was yummy too!
Are you going to have a go at making a handbag? I think I may try tomorrow, the only thing is I don't have much patience when it comes to measuring things!
lock up when you leave lovely
Love and Hugs
Sandra xxxxxx
Thanks Maureen for the tips about the card What shall we do with you Sandra now I'm going to bed with another vision hihi Oh dear I can see we are going to fun !! I can't do inches.... I know Patricia say they are easy to do but no I don't think that will be for some time.
DeleteOh by the way what did my husband do for me yesterday ? lol
He took me to Hobbycraft and bought me the teal spellbinders cutting machine !! shriek hihi so I have been cutting quite a lot today and can you all believe it I cut accidentally on the A plate because I didn't check that the die was the right way around, Aaargh! so angry with myself. Eye test on Wednesday, not to soon I believe. Pancakes were yummy, not keen on the maple.
Key under the pot... Good night Hugs to you and your family,
Maria xx
How stupid am I ....... no don't answer that folks!!.
ReplyDeleteJust realised if someone asks me a question in the Coffee Shop I can click "reply" and pop the answers right underneath. Gooodness!! I am as thick as two planks.
Off to bed might wake tomorrow with a "brain" instead of mush!!!
Patricia xx
Hi Hazel,
DeleteYou made me laugh! My friend Audrey has a saying which she uses regularly! Oh Myra if I had a brain I'd be dangerous! You made me think of her just now. You used all your brain power on your Wow bags! Love Myra x
Good evening Sandra and all our lovlies,
ReplyDeleteCouldn't get back earlier as we had unexpected visitors. It was lovely to see them, but it did mean I didn't get the crafting day I was looking forward to and then they stayed for dinner - well - take away pizza and have only just nicely left. So izzy Handbags will have to wait for another day. Patricia, I have had a quick look at yours, they are divine can't wait to have a go.
Thank you everyone who has continued to ask after Val. She is still on ICU but doing really well. My niece actually made a video yesterday from ICU and sent it to me. It was amazing to see Val. She managed to talk a little, (it would have been our dads birthday yesterday and we have never missed speaking to,each other on his special day) she really looked so well, and although it had me in floods, it also made me so very happy.
Of course she has tubes everywhere and as a nurse, I was also interested in those and have told my niece tomorrow I would like to see a photo of her all her monitors, tubes, bags etc. so I can asses her from here.!,Lol
Alison will understand that, we nurses are a strange lot and need to know every detail.
So glad to hear from you Alison was getting a bit worried. Sorry you are having a hard time and your Uncle is so ill. Our eldest daughter lives in Harrogate and Val just 2 miles outside. So I know it well. Hope Tuesday is not too hard for you.
Love and hugs for all, see you tomorrow.
Saba XXX
Hi Saba,
DeleteI am so pleased that Val is continuing to do well and that you got to 'see' and hear her, that makes it so much better doesn't it!
I will join you in handbag construction tomorrow, shall we do it together? I will show you mine if you show me yours!!!
Make sure Maria is out when you leave tonight, she has taken to hanging around late, I don't want her exhausting herself with all the tidying up at the end of the day!
See you tomorrow!
Love and Hugs
Sandra xxxx
Good evening Sandra,
ReplyDeleteSoooo pleased you had a great day yesterday,I was thinking of you all day going round all them lovely crafty stalls I was with you in spirit my lovely.
That horrid stuff money stoped ME going well the lack of it,I really need to win the lottery then I would hire the biggest hall too accommodate Eveyone that is my dream. Glad you met up with quite a few ladies. must have been lovely & so pleased you met up with Christine.
Maureen you two cards are gorgeous. Your stamping & colouring is brilliant
I love the Gorjous girl stamp. Another talented lady.
Sandra have a rest tomorrow,hopeing you cold is getting better & your nose has it stoped running.good night my lovely.
Love & Hug's Lynda xx
Hi Lynda,
DeleteYou know the saying that money is the root of all evil, well my brother says that's rubbish - "lack of money is the root of all evil".
Maureen x
P,s, thank you for your kind comments.
Hi Lynda,
DeleteYou would have loved the show, there were lots of stalls, there were a few of those rubbish ones that sell Super Dooper Oven Whizz made of Donkey Pee that cleans your oven, does the dishes and bakes a cake at the same time! and some funky hanging baskets! But apart from that there so loads of craft stalls of all types! A good few bargains too.
What have you been up to this weekend, hope its been a good one!
love and Hugs
Sandra xxxx
Hi Sandra,that little book you got from pink frog crafts well just looked on site the only book they have is Grow your own withBritannia flower die's. Is that the right one?
DeleteI missed out on Harry cuddles today as I had to stay home because I had a dog to look after for the day. Terry went over to Darren's to help him , story on my blog with new card posted
Love Lynda xx
Hi Maureen thank you for your reply I agree.
DeleteHug's Lynda xx
Hi Sandra and everyone a very late Happy St David's Day
ReplyDeleteBeen back to the new house again today helping, got back just after tea started reading the comments and fell fast asleep twice! I am exhausted but have one very happy daughter and son in law so I am happy too.
Delighted you all had a wonderful day yesterday Sandra hope you feel better tomorrow.
Saba delighted you have seen Val for yourself thanks to your
niece, so pleased Val is doing well.
Maureen your cards look so very beautiful and charming too.
Well I'm off to bed for a good sleep I hope.
Good night and God Bless
Margaret corgi owner