Thursday 21 May 2015

Something a little different today!

 

 Good Morning Ladies,
Firstly I must apologise for not making it back into the café yesterday, it was just one of those days!
Todays card....Hmmm I am still not sure about it to be honest, I was in love with the idea of it, but not so sure about the reality!
I used Spellbinders Grand Decorative Ovals for almost all of the card, the two smallest Ovals are Spellbinders Floral Ovals. 
I used Papermania Capsule Collection Parisienne Blue, to cut 3 ovals, I then cut the Grand Decorative Ovals in the three largest sizes out of Dark Blue Card and matted it over the patterned paper, I then cut the middle Sized Floral Ovals to cut a Dark Blue Mat and the next size down for cutting the sentiment, with I stamped in Blue the greeting and inked through the die with Antique Linen Distress Ink, using one of the new Sponge Eggs, them are great stress relievers!
I added a cream Bow to the right hand side of card and topped with a Creative Expressions Navy flower and then added a pearl to the centre, to brighten it up, the little pieces of accent ribbon on top of the bow came in the pack, so I used them to continue the colour theme through to the bow,  I the added a few pearls around the Navy frames and some tiny pearls onto the papers to highlight some of the flowers.
I know its a bit different, but what do you think?
Please leave your comment as usual.
Now back to my day, I had all of about 1 and a quarter hours sleep the night before, worrying about Bella and the lump, so I was very tired, in a lot of pain, I think it must be from walking to and from the Craft Room when Pat and Sue are here and we are crafting around the dining table, I have to see how things look together before I make the decision to use something, it seemed that everything I needed was back in the flaming craft room, you can almost see a groove in the carpet, please don't think I am moaning about us all crafting together as I would never do that, those two ladies mean the world to me, the have 'bought the sunshine back into my life'! But I am usually excited to show them things I have made or received, they were both very envious of my Plaque from Myra, also the card that you sent with the little flower on reminded me that I bought a load of it when it was on offer on C & C ages ago, so I suggested that at one of our meet up days we will make some flowers, I then remembered I had the Ranger Melt Pot and all the gorgeous powders that you put in to melt, they look like jewels! I like to use it with Clear embossing powder to drop handmade flowers in, they come out all shiny, when dry they stay shiny and very hard, so that's another idea for another weekly meet up, this week I had great fun helping Pat make up some 'Izzy Bags', she went home with the biggest smile, which made my day!
Now onto the vets, our appointment was at 4,45 pm yesterday, I had been sick with worry all day, we started getting things ready to leave at 4.30, I got the pet carry bag out, both cats ran in different directions! we decided it would be easy to put Milo's Harness on him and put his lead on and take him out that way, so Sophie got him sorted and asked me to take him out to the car, so I carried him out towards the car, he then decided he wasn't going to co-operate, sank his huge claws into the bottom of my neck, my arm and my side, at this point I wasn't holding him, he was fixed to me with his claws, he then went to push away but almost couldn't get his claws out of my neck and just pulled with all of his 4.9 kilo weight, resulting in the most painful line of about 6 lumps that are very red and sore at the moment, he scarpered into the back garden, I was in so much pain and stressed by this point I just burst into tears and went in to get something to stop the blood flow, meanwhile Paul and Lucy were still trying to catch Bella, who is the Houdini of all cats, I ended up calling the vets to explain we would be late, 40 minutes late, Paul was the next to be injured by a very stressed Bella.
he has to amazing scratches around his wrists, arms and up his leg! We finally made it to the vets, Milo on lead and Bella who had exhausted herself to the point of collapse was wrapped in a very decadent purple fleece throw! I believe that the vets must have some kind of magic spray in the air because as soon as we get in the treatment room the pair of them were totally compliant, Milo was weighed, checked over and given his booster, Bella was weighed, given her booster and then the vet gave her lumpy bits a good examination, the diagnosis..........a fat belly!!!! If you only knew who much I was worried about her, it is just where she has gained a little to much weight and as her body is tiny in comparison to Milo, she (like her mummy) is carrying her wait around her tummy and the lumps inside are just where the fat has gathered around her Mammories! (again like her mummy)!
We got home, all very battered and bruised to find Freya at the door for my scheduled hair cut, we finally got to eat at about 8pm and then needed to pop to shop as I will be home alone as Paul has gone away to Cambridge today. 
I will add something that will make you smile, when we went to bed last night, where do you think Milo slept?????? yes you guessed it, in the bl***y cat pet carrier, the whole night, curled up sleeping like a baby, little monkey!
PLEASE SEND IN YOUR PET PHOTOS BY FRIDAY EVENING!!
I think it will be fun to see every ones pets, so get snapping!
Love and hugs to all
Sandra
xxxxxx



 
 
 
 

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  1. Good morning, well that's not true!!! It's pouring with rain and is miserable. Sandra, I love your card. It's differenet and its stunning. Love your use of those dies, the colours, just everything. I love papermania capule pads you get a good choice of designs. Oh I could just picture those two wee monkeys seeing that carrier and doing a runner. Also I feel the pain you and Paul,are in with those scratches. Maybe a nail trim should have been on the list for the vet to do? Pity Gillian doesn't live near I would have sent her to do them, she keeps her cars trim, they have they own set of tools. Just be careful and rub cream into the scratches. Glad Bella only had a fatty belly! Gillian Fluffy was like that, but you can't to be to careful and check up from the Vet is best.
    Right I have to move into work them it's to the hairdresser to get my hair cut. Every thing set up for the day. I am on a lazy day today, over did it yesterday! Not at work but in here, ended up in my bed by 7.45 just felt so tired and awful. So hair cut and just seeing to the girls, don't pick up till 4.15 and Anna is getting the bus home then daddy should be in by 5.30 so nothing really. Be in later to catch up. Hazel x

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  2. Morning Sandra,

    You have had me in stitches today, so funny your story with the vets and your beautiful cats, I say beautiful because all cats are. My two sound just like yours, with my male cat being the feisty one but as soon as hes at the vets that's it they can do anything, he is so scared he daren't move bless him. At least the diagnosis was good lol! My female cat has the same.
    Now your card today is gorgeous, don't lower yourself so, in fact I made a very similar one 2 years ago which you can see here http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/you-mean-world-to-me.html
    See we are so alike lol!

    I do hope all your catty injuries are healing and you have a great day today.

    Love & hugs

    Jacquie j xxx
    http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk

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  3. Hi Sandra and all in the cafe today. No need to apologise about your own visits to your blog. We all guessed it was "one of those days". Thank goodness Bella is ok.....but you and Paul certainly aren't, you poor things! Make sure you keep an eye on your war wounds as they may become infected, lots of Sudocrem or Dettol, my lovely. How typical that Milo should sleep in the cat carrier! Maybe that is the answer, leave them out all of the time so that they don't think of them as a strange thing? Not sure that would work if cats are anything like dogs as they always know when a visit to the vet is due. Our dogs used to just put on the saddest faces as only Labrador's can do and walk sooooo slowly to the car and then into the vets. That is all except Maisie who loved going and couldn't get in there fast enough, once in the waiting room she used to stand by the surgery door and try and get in every time the door opened. The vets all used to love her and she did make everyone laugh, bless her : )
    Everything is ready in here now so if Patricia hasn't come in while I am commenting (I am a 2 fingered typist so it takes me a while: ) ) then she can just relax and have a cuppa : )
    Sandra, I love how this finally turned out. I know you were struggling with it on Tuesday weren't you, but it is beautiful. The Spellbinder dies are beautiful, they are a lovely turn to set for you aren't they. I must have acutting out session with them. I have these gorgeous 12x12 papers and they are taken out and stroked, I got the 6x6 ones at Farnborough thinking I would cut those up and just enjoy the bigger ones but still haven't been able to yet! I will enjoy playing with your clay and Melt Pot. I love trying different types of craft. Let's have a session very soon.
    I hope you can get some rest today. You have had a lot of worry over the last few days with the car and our lovely Bella. Can you lose yourself in your crafting please. It will help pass the time while Paul is away too.
    Have a good day everyone. Take care xx

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    1. Thanks Sue, glad you did the set up. I can join you in a cuppa and chat.
      Enjoy your "paper stroking" xxx

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  4. Good morning Sandra and the coffee shop gang. Hope you are all well and ready for the day ahead.
    I just hope it is nothing like the one Sandra had yesterday!!!
    SANDRA:- sorry but I had to laugh at the picture I conjured up of you and Paul trying to catch "those cats".........LOL!!! I do hope the injuries are healing and will not leave scars........CATS!!! certainly glad I don't have one that's for sure.
    Your card is beautiful, I have those Dies, have not used them in that design. Definitely have a go at that.
    Glad you had a good day with Pat & Sue, lots of chat and fun I am sure. Sorry to hear you are sore after all the wandering about. I really don't think we are aware of how much walking about you can do in your own home.
    Must go my tummy is rumbling ... time to find some Breakfast.
    Off out for the day, will try to get back later.
    Be good, ((((((hugs))))) in the basket by the door. xxx

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  5. Morning Ladies

    Sandra-your is different but still lovely. Sometimes it's good to try something different.

    Your day says exhausting but at least you don't have to worry about the cats now-just yourselves! I was all serious reading then I saw the comment about Milo sleeping in tbe cat carrier & I burst out laughing.

    I've already got a tension headache from dealing with my "problem person " the last 2 dsys but as all my involvement should be over by tomorrow I think I should enjoy thos bank holiday weekend, especially as I haven't been daft enough to volunteer to work.

    Hope you have a restful day today Sandra.

    Michele

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    1. Yeah! So pleased you not working on the Bank Holiday! Hope we get some nice weather. Xx

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  6. Hi Sandra and all that pop in today. Sorry Ive not been able to read all the comments before me and have read most of your intro Sandra. Hope your war wounds are feeling a little better this morning and glad that their visit eventually settled your worried mind. We do worry about our furry friends, which is why I didnt want anymore dogs, but here we go again, and im still trying to get use to her. Im frightened to love another dog, thats where I stop...
    Sandra, you are SO clever and such an inspiration. I sometimes think that as Ive not got an artistic mind that would never think of doing anything like this, where do you get your idea's from ! I cant even see what dies intermingle with what, how two different collections can be used together, I sometimes think im not cut out for card making as all mine are so samey - if thats a word lol same old 8x8 mat and layered then whatever happens after that just happens ! As long as it fits the envelope ok, then I can breath easy ! So when I see something like this it amazes me. Today is a busy card day, the woman that ordered the A4 vintage wedding card emailed me just before bed asking for a new baby boy card, also to be collected today, I then had an email from a school govenor asking for an A4 card using blue and grey and silver tones with a "Thank You" banner etc and the precise wording to go inside, its to be given as part of a presentation for some guy who has been part of this school for 12yrs, so I have to be spot on with that one !! No pressure !!
    I have so much to do today, not sure where to start, maybe the baby card considering its needed today !
    So I will love and leave you and wish you all a good day. Sandra, you are totally amazing and I love it : )
    Lancashire Steph xx

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  7. Janet Ecco of Sheffield21 May 2015 at 08:50

    Morning all who visit today
    Oh Sandra what a relief re Bella. We worry about our pets because they are one of the family and not just a cat, dog as they are to some others. I can just see you all trying to round them up and hope that all your war wounds mend quickly and cleanly.

    Sandra I love your colours but I'm like you not sure about the finished creation. I'm sorry. I definitely don't want to upset you but I prefer to be honest rather than build up something and will definitely not comment on something that doesn't quite hit the spot.
    I hope I haven't blotted my copy book with everyone.

    I managed to mount my beautiful buttons yesterday so just have to put the frame back together now everything has dried. I'm quite pleased with it and I even got a 'that looks lovely' from himself which is quite something.

    Yvette passed her test thank goodness though I would have been disappointed if she hadn't as Jim always has her serviced every 12,000miles and when we are going away he takes her in for an intermediate service as it's so expensive if anything goes wrong over there.

    Have a good day everyone. Hugs in their usual place. I had an email from Cheryl yesterday so fingers crossed she should be back soon.
    xxxx

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  8. Hello Sandra,
    What a striking card. It certainly stands out and would be pride of place on anyone's mantle piece/sideboard/window sill.
    I'm pleased Bella is all right, but she should be in the dog house for her antics, ok then cat house!!!
    Hazel, you know you're not as young as you used to be and can't be doing with all that work in one day!! You know once you were "Younger than Springtime", x
    Patricia, whatever you are doing today, enjoy it.
    Steph, good luck with your card for the school.
    I'm off to school now as it's Maths Fun and Games Day. Why they asked me to help I'll never know - probably because I'm in on a Thursday anyway.
    By the way, been to Lidl this morning but they didn't have the pads of thick coloured card. I did, however, get some A3 pads of 100gsm white paper which will be great for cutting down to make inserts for the larger type cards.
    See you all later. Have a good day ladies and keep well.
    Love Maureen xxx

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    1. I know why they want you at School! You too are full of fun and games! Be a fairly good girl though and don't get a detention! Enjoy making Maths fun! Love Myra xxx

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  9. Sorry Janet, meant to say that pleased your little Yvette passed her test with flying colours, and did you get the box frame from The Range? xx

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    1. janet ecco of Sheffield21 May 2015 at 15:48

      Hi Maureen. Yes the box frame came from The Range and it was only 4.99 so a bargain. It's a 12x12 so just the size I wanted. xx

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  10. HI Sandra and all in the coffee shop.
    My first thought when I saw this was, oh, I've not used these dies for a while, and this would be a lovely card to make, then I noticed that you weren't sure about it. Well I would be very happy if you sent it to me. I think it is lovely. The only problem I have with shaped cards like this is getting them to stand, so I usually make an easel stand for them.
    So glad your pets are all OK. I get worried sick when anything is wrong with mine. They can't tell you what hurts, so you have to suss it out for them.
    See you later
    Janice

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  11. Morning Sandra and ladies, like you card today Sandra, very different from usual designs.
    I know how you felt yesterday with your cats, we have the same problem going to the vets, whenever they see the carrier boxes, off they go!!
    Sorry didn't get into the coffee shop much yesterday and a really busy day and now I'm off to cover my friends craft shop today while she takes a card class, I now do two days a week and love it!!,
    Will hopefully catch up later, take care everyone, oh and happy birthday Diane!!
    Jess x

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    1. Have a lovely day in your craft haven Jess! Sounds more than work! Hope you sell lots! Xxx

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    2. Should say more fun than work! Xx

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  12. Morning Sandra and lovely ladies,
    Sandra I like the ovals you have made and as toppers I think they are perfect but I am not sure about them used offset as a card. I am a bit OCD when it comes to shapes and personally would have preferred it if they were all central. I really admire you for trying something different, I am rubbish and can't seem to think outside my comfort zone.
    So glad Bella is alright, hope both you and Paul are not suffering with all your scratches! Cats really know when they are about to go to the vets. We used to have a Balinese who wouldn't leave the house at all. Not even to go into the garden. We tried everything to encourage her, cat treats, toys even her food but no way was she venturing out there so taking her to the vets was a nightmare. She didn't meow she wailed and she had the loudest cat wail I have ever heard. She started as soon as she saw her box and didn't stop until she was back home.
    Hope you all have a good day whatever you get up to. Sorry they didn't have that card at Lidl Maureen,
    Love and hugs
    Saba xxx

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  13. Hello Sandra and everyone who pops into the coffee shop today,
    So pleased the vet didn't find anything serious with Bella. I remember when we had our two cats trying to get them into the basket to go to the vets, it was a nightmare. We used to try and confine them to a room, but they would still try to put up a fight and hide. I also remember the scratches and bites. Hope you both put antiseptic on you scratches. LOL
    Today's card is lovely, what a clever idea. This idea could be used for a book card, or an extended design going across each die cut. Gosh young lady you have really got this very rusty brain working this morning. Back to your card, I think it is brilliant and a very inspiring idea.
    Have had my tea and toast (with butter) will stop by later, hopefully for coffee. Have got washing to peg out now. OH is busy, so I think I will be able to match my pegs up and hang socks in pairs each with same colour pegs. PLEASE don't call me sad it really is satisfying !!!!!!
    Love and hugs to all, Brenda xxx

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    1. Brenda, there's nothing nicer than seeing washing on the line all sorted and matching pegs. If you're sad, then I am too!! xxx

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    2. Definitely makes the washing look nicer if it's hung with "matching pegs" Xxx

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    3. I have to agree! Besides it makes it so much easier when taking it off the line ! Seemples! !!!! xx

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  14. Morning Sandra and all,
    large black coffee would sit nicely this Sunny morning.
    Your card this morning is real unusual ,I really like it ! The pretty paper and the use of the dies are pure genius thinking. I'm so glad that Bella only have a fat belly but what a performance to get them to the vet, sorry both you and Paul got injured in the process but I did have a giggle when the naughty Milo sleeping in the carrier all night. Hope your day is better and you are not in too much pain.
    I wrote down a list the other day to see who's birthday I need to make a card for and I better get a move on or they will have to be shop bought ones, eeek. They do moan if they don't get a handmade one but they only sending E-cards themselves .
    Hazel- are you really relaxing today or ? come on tell us the truth, what are you up too tihi
    Steph- any gilding flakes or sticky sheets being used today ? I also have a baby boy card to make and have seen a rocking horse die somewhere that I think would be cute but can't remember from who so we will see what will be
    Michele- deep breath and think of the day's off, Hope you do something nice.
    I'll meeting Karenlotty in the flesh hihi on Saturday, can't wait (two more sleep)!
    Have a nice day all, as possible everyone
    love and hugs Maria xx

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    1. Hi Maria,
      It will be lovely to meet up with Karenlotty! I hope the two of you have a lovely time. Not too much giggling especially in a public place! I'm doing this today in case I forget tomorrow!! Are you feeling less sore? I hope so! Xxx

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    2. Hi Maria. The rocking horse is from JS. I have it. It looks so lovely and cute as the focal point on one of Sue's decorative dies, she still has it in stock, unlike my horse I need for a retirement card for a horse lover !
      Im sure you will love it xx

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    3. Thanks Myra, Im sure we will have a lovely day. Still sore and chronic pain but " I'll survive" tihi
      Thank you Steph, rocking horse and some other things just fell in her basket. Don't know how that happened lol The unicorn is good, take off the horn and you have a fab.horse
      xx

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    4. I'm sorry you are in so much pain! I really hope you have a lovely time and that it helps take your mind off the pain for a little while. I wish I was nearer and I'd drop in like the bad fairy! Xx

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  15. Hi Sandra!
    Phew what a performance to get two cats to a vet! Now I confess I'm a doggy person and our Labrador wasn't keen on the Vet but she contented herself with a " how could you do this to me look" . Hope you are not hurting too much! Little monkeys - I know they are cats, Muriel!!
    Now Sandra, I'm not sure about today's card for me! I like the colours and the dies but I'm not keen on round or oval cards. I can't explain why I'm just not keen on them. It's beautifully made but it's just not for me. I hope that doesn't upset you because it certainly isn't meant to do that. You asked for an opinion and I have to be honest otherwise my opinion isn't worth anything!
    I hope your day today is incident free! Glad you enjoyed your crafting yesterday. Don't mention Melt Pot! I haven't had that out for ages and I love using it! Candles have to come first .
    I'm not going anywhere but today is nails day! Toes and fingers! Toes will hopefully be coming out if the weather improves!!
    Have a good day everyone!
    I'm off upstairs to try to tidy a messy craft room! I may be some time!!
    Myra xxx

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  16. Good morning Sandra & everyone who pops in.
    You had me in stitches reading about your antics with Milo ooo I bet you neck is sore this morning you be careful it doesn't get infected.So pleased Bella is ok though. Sandra sorry I'm with Janet & Saba about your card today I love the dies you have used & the papers are pretty, but I would like them more central. I hope I haven't upset you my lovely.
    Sandra I hope you are going too have a rest with feet up today you sounded so tired.
    I have got Harry's Christening & birthday cards to make so have to get my creative juices in gear.
    Hazel hope your resting,but I'm sure I have just herd Mr Dyson going. Haha.
    Have a good day everyone. See you all later.
    Going to Mr Tesco & pop into Lidl.
    Love & Hug's Lynda xx

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  17. Hi Sandra
    Lovely card today. I saw this starting to be made and it really looks lovely in the flesh so to speak. I thought it might have done without the bow, but that very narrow ribbon you bought would look nicer with the dazzler I think. Now that's only my opinion so please don't get upset. As I said it's still a stunning card, and it looks nicer in the flesh. Brenda said this idea would be lovely as a sort of memento book, and I quite agree. Even a baby card, with babies name on ( that's if it's not to long ). My word Sandra what a performance with the cats. What little monkeys they are. To look at them butter wouldn't melt in their mouths. Well Olivua ( my grand daughter ) is off to France at 5.00am with the school choir. Well what a performance deciding which bag to take. She wanted to take a handbag (she's 13 ), Mum said it wouldn't ve practical for sightseeing, take a backpack. She'd out so many school books in the one she uses for school that the straps were coming off, so that was no good. Mum provided 7 other backpacks. I can't use any if them with the lovely skirts and tops I'm wearing she said. Pete said there's nothing wrong with any of the bags. Grampy she said your so uncool, just look at the clothes your wearing. I'll take the one that Nanny & Grampy bought me for Christmas she said. She then had a strop because she'd also used that one for school and a strap was coming away from the bag. Peace reigned when I suggested I took it to our local Timpsons to see if they could fix it. They could so I pick it up for her later.

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    1. Pat, girls are terrible when it comes to bags!!., if you don't have the right school bag oh dear not good. Lucky girl getting to go on that trip. Hazel,x

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    2. Hi Pat,
      That sounds very like two girls I know! Bags are soooo important! Mind you I must be careful as I like a nice bag myself!
      Grandma to the rescue , hope Olivia is happy with the repaired bag and that she has a lovely time. Xx

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  18. Diane, is there something you are not sharing with us?
    I think it's your birthday today!!!
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY love and huge hugs.
    Saba
    Ps if it's not, then huge hugs anyway lol. Xx

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  19. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIANE love Lynda have a lovely day xxxx

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    1. Ooooooooooooohhhhhhh Dainty!!! Now there's a little tinker, not letting on that it was your birthday. Well spotted Saba, you are obviously very organised.
      HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIANE, have a lovely day. xxxxxxxxxxxx

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    2. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Diane, hope you have a fantastic day.
      I have the birthdays written down but can't lay my hands on my wee note book.
      I need a quick cuppa, will help myself plus a piece of cake. Money in the pot. xxx

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    3. Happy Birthday Diane! Have a lovely day! Xxx

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    4. MYRA:- thought for a minute you had given Diane "another" name .... Daniel ..... it was just the explanation mark ..... I really must go get new glasses. xxx

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    5. Dainty Daniel doesn't really have much of a ring to it! Xxx

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    6. Oh, I don't know, Dainty Daniel does have a certain je ne sais quoi! By the way Patricia, that is an exclamation mark after quoi, hope you understand my explanation !!!! xxxx

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    7. P.s. I've got my steel helmet and flak jacket on now. x

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    8. You have no idea the picture I have in my head! The steel helmet is resting on the bridge of your nose! Xx

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    9. Ooopps!! Maureen, so sorry about that, might have been touch too much sun today!!!

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  20. Diane, if it is your birthday then " HAPPY BIRTHDAY" if not I will blame Saba.
    Well folks I am sitting, and one of the reasons is I went flying hitting the ground. Went to help Tammy to her car with her many bits that she was borrowing, plus the two gifts I just made up. I am ok two sore knees arnica rubbed in and taken, elbow grazed so anti septic cream on that. Feel stupid but that's nothing knew, so I will be good and sit, nothing broken that's the main thing. As for Tammy she feel terrible and blames herself as I shouldnt have been helping her - rubbish I decide to help. More angry with myself, and husband as he is like totally not getting it in his head that I actually could have broken something, his things is you be fine. Oh and I have asked him to try on his short sleeved shirts for a few weeks now, he chooses today to do so then discovers as I have been saying he has put some weight on so they are not as comfortable as they were!!! He walked miles when working now he only walks a few each day while walking Harris. So he is off to buy some new ones seeing how he needs them for the next few weeks. Men they just don't think they can put weight on.
    Anyway I am going to go take some painkillers. Hazel,x

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    1. Oh Hazel, do sit still and pull yourself together, you're going on holiday on Tuesday for goodness sake. Have tomorrow off work, give them a ring to explain that you need to recover.
      You'll not be able to wear your mini skirts with grazed knees, what will you do now!!! Also, your grazed elbows will mean you'll have to be careful pulling up your opera gloves.
      Seriously, take care and rest.
      Before we go away, I repeatedly ask George to try on his clothes and not to wear any he wants to take for the last 3 days at home, so that I have a chance to wash and iron them. Does he listen - no. Does he take any notice - no. Are we usually last minute shopping and am I usually washing and ironing the night before - yes. Does that mean divorce proceedings are in the offing - usually!!!
      Maths Puzzles and Games morning went well, but they enjoyed it and I got to see my lovely Eleanor working and playing. Of course she was the cleverest there lol.
      Pat, good job you were there to sort the backpack out. I hope Olivia has a super time, and that her voice is in fine form.
      I'm going to make myself a coffee - George is playing Bowls, for a change - oh they got slaughtered last night. He's so funny, I get a blow by blow account and he never realises that I don't listen to what he's saying, but he does that all the time to me so he can't complain!!
      See you later
      Maureen xxx

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    2. OMG!! Sis, now I am really worried.
      Will chat to you in a minute, see how you are xxx

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    3. Janet Ecco of Sheffield21 May 2015 at 16:03

      Hazel please take it steady for the rest of the day. I know you say you're OK but it will tell later on. I know Patricia will make sure you're OK. Hugs to you. xxxx

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    4. Oh Hazel!
      That sounds rather painful and it also shakes you up a bit when you fall! Hope you are ok and please takes it easy for the rest of the day!
      Can sympathise re: men, washing for holidays and last minute purchases! Alastair will suddenly think chinos! Oops they either need washing or dry cleaning! It drives me nuts! Xx

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    5. Oh dear Hazel. I am sorry to hear about your fall. Probably tired with all the work you have been doing. Now you will have to rest. Hope everything will be ok by Tuesday.

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    6. oh bless you Hazel, I do hope you are taking it easy now young girl and hopefully you not in too much pain tonight, gentle hugs Xx

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  21. Good afternoon Sandra and all the coffee shop crew
    Oh Sandra I do feel for you but I do think next time a little bit of forward planning will be called for when you have a visit to the vets planned, I know easy to say after the event! Our two corgis sleep in their cages as this is what they had been used to before their owner died so we have just carried on and they are more than happy. Once we tried taking them to the vets just sat in the back of the car, never again, what a racket and they bobbed about all the time so only did that once. Although considering their previous owner had always taken them to shows in their cages in the car or anywhere she went it really was not surprising.
    Please do keep an eye on those wounds have you tried Arnica cream?
    Now to your card well done, you appear to have got people thinking outside the box so to speak I have those dies but have never used them like this but will give it a go, your colours as always are perfect.
    Diane if it is your birthday today sending you love and husg for your special day and if not just have a love any way!
    Hazel please listen to your body and give it a little rest if at all possible there is another day not broken into.
    Well we went to Lidl this morning but no sign of any card but at least we got the shopping done before we had to rush off to the vets for Tomas and Amy to get their booster jabs.
    I was delighted to here from the vet that some of my rice bags I made for them had been used, she has pulled a muscle in her back and used one recovering really quickly and her hubby who is a hill farmer and is busy lambing at present is also using one almost 600 lambs so far! They have a baby red squirrel in the practice at the moment and it is snuggling up with a little rice bag and doing really well she was pleased to say, as they thought it would be on a one way trip when it first came in.
    Well we have sun again today but not as bright as yesterday I do wish the temperature would begin to go up there was frost again this morning.
    My latte was lovely thank you and I have put my money in the pot and put my hugs and cuddles in the corner please just help yourselves there are plenty more if needed.
    I shall try and call in later enjoy your afternoon everyone
    Margaret xx

    Sheila hope all is well with you and that you are not overdoing things trying to get sorted xx

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  22. Margaret, I am sitting with one of your heat bags on my knees I have frozen rice on before that, Charlie bought it thinking it would be great incase Harris needed to be on rice and chicken, now I think he was a puppy the last time he was,he's now 8 the rice was on offer at tesco I think about this time last year still in date for a while, anyway it's being used for my knees. So it will be the heat bag again soon. Heat bags going on holiday as Best Western Hotels Canada have microwaves in the rooms, Charlie loves that as he can have his all milk coffee. So if I need the heat bag I can. So I have just made up a new long one to take. So Margaret your heat bag is going traveling. Only doing an hour this after noon and 2 tomorrow. So will be good and do nothing. Oh apart from wash and iron those new shirts, I wouldn't care he wears vyella shirts not cheap, but I have sent him to Asda, they are perfect for the summer, it's just the others are 100% cotton which he prefers.

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      I really think you need to rest up, you'll be stiff tomorrow. Get on the phone and say you can't go in. Remember, as my old boss used to say to me, "The graveyards of the World are full of indispensable people". Don't feel that you HAVE to go in. xxx

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    2. Margaret can I ask what size your small heat bags are please. Time I got the sewing machine out and made some. Thank you.

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    3. Hazel would it not be better to take the bags empty and buy the rice out there if needed? I'm just thinking of the weight limit you will have. I agree with Maureen take it easy and rest up, give work a miss tomorrow no point in spoiling your holiday. Take care xxx

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    4. MAUREEN:- that's a brilliant "quote" love it, so true. xxx

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    5. Margaret we have 46kgs and I think we are up to 32 at the moment, and not much more to go in. And it would mean finding a shop etc. no it's all ready to go. But thank you for that as I never thought of that. No travelling light. 6 shirts in the case 1 in his hand luggage 1 on, 4 trousers, etc. me I have got 4 3/4 length trousers, long ones a couple of skirts, t- shirts very much mix and match , each hotel has a laundry so I have worked the clothes that I can do a light load or dark one then tumble dry and they have irons and ironing boards so will just do washes, as it doesn't take long and is less to pack? And there are shops! Hazel,x

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  23. BARGAIN ALERT!!!!
    Sunrise Crafts have 15 per cent off all Sue Wilson Dies for the Bank Holiday Weekend! I'm not saying you need any ! Just trying to help! Xxx

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    1. Wow.off to have a look, thanks Myra. I've got no money - but when did that ever stop me!!! xxxx

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    2. Ooh Myra, you do know how to tempt a woman! I'm going to town to sing on the street corners!!! xxx

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    3. There are some great bargains! Just stick to the singing please!! Xxx

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    4. NOT LOOKING!! Oh! maybe better they might have some thing I "need" xxxx

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    5. Now Patricia! I thought you weren't buying anything else! Xx

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    6. Can still have a look though xxx

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    7. Of course you can! It would be a shame to miss a bargain too! You would kick yourself if you ended up paying more in a couple of weeks or so !! Xxx

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  24. SANDRA. Just to say that I do like your card.. Different but think we sometimes get stuck and do similar cards each time so it's good to be different. Diane hope you have a good birthday. Hugs to everyone especially Hazel. Time she had a rest. Has been rushing about too much lately like a whirlwind. Lovely day. Bernard out with a friend for lunch. Went to the same garden centre I went to on Tuesday with another friend but what a difference in the weather. Eat inside on atuesday and was still cold today eat outside. Heavy rain Tuesday and sunshine today. Not been I. Long so better get on. Be back later.

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    1. If you would like some empty bags made I will be more than happy to make some for you, doing patchwork I have more fabric than I dare to admit and lots to spare after making quilts for my grandson especially, then I will have more space for card! You will be more than welcome as indeed will anyone else here in the coffee shop. Sandra has my email so just drop me a line. I am not claiming they will cure any problems but most people do find they are soothing and ease pain at least.
      Margaret xx

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    2. That would be very kind of you Margaret if you are sure you have surplus material. I do have a very long heat bag but sometimes I need just a small one on my shoulder when I go to bed as that's when it starts hurting. If you could make me one I would be very grateful a Thank you very much.

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  25. SANDRA I like the card I love the dark contrast of navy Glad Bella is ok but poor you and Paul
    MYRA Off to Sunrise after my craft night Glad it's pay day soon!
    I'm looking forward to meeting MARIA on Saturday Hope you like visiting WGC No craft shops sadly But we should have a giggle If anyone is in the area come and join us in M&S at 11am

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    1. Wish I was a bit nearer! However it's a long way from Lancashire! I hope to meet you in October! It's getting nearer . Enjoy your day and have fun! Xx

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  26. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIANA. Hope you've had a lovely day. The sun has shone down on you today xx

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  27. Hello ladies,
    Only just got back in here after a busy day.
    Hazel, poor you. It's just horrid when you have a tumble and I know exactly how you feel with regards to being angry with yourself. I still haven't forgiven myself for being stupid on Oliver's trampoline, please don't go into work tomorrow, you need to be fit for your holiday and you will probably feel stiff in the morning.
    I do hope it is Diane's birthday today otherwise I am going to feel very silly. It wasn't me that spotted it bye the way, if it is her birthday it was Jess that first mentioned it and I had noticed on Sue's blog that Diane G had said it was her birthday and thought this must be our lovely Diane so took a chance and wished her happy birthday. Then you all did the same, so if it is her birthday I will take the credit, if not, blame Jess!!!
    Myra, talk about the kettle calling the pan black. One minute you are telling me off for encouraging you to spend money and the next telling us where to get bargains. At this rate we will all be paupers before October.
    Karen and Maria I can just imagine your excitement. I know what I was like before I met Myra. And I can honestly say I was not disappointed. (Myra, please cover your ears now. ) she is such a lovely lady and I hope I have made a lifelong friend. I know it was the same for everyone else who has met up through Sandra's amazing blog and I am certain it will be for you two as well. Aren't we all so lucky. Oh Myra, forgot, you can uncover your ears now.
    Muriel don't get all hot and bothered, it won't be long before you meet up with Patricia and Hazel, remember patience is a virtue.
    Off to tidy my kitchen now, it's one thing leaving a messy craft room, another thing entirely with a kitchen. I wouldn't be able to rest if I left it till morning.
    Be back later
    Saba xxx

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  28. Hi all,
    I'm still sore from yesterday, like a bulldozer has gone over my body( like I know how that feel ey tihi) but I finished my mum's card (not happy with it) hihi bedding got washed, hanged out ,wooden pegs, and put back on and the sun have sunny herself all day, bliss and then I see our Hazel have had a fall this morning, ouch!
    I posted upstairs but saying it again, take a few days rest and I hope you not too bad tonight and tomorrow.
    Happy Birthday Diane ! Hope you had a nice day out with hubby.
    Sandra asked the other day for our birthday's but yours must have gone under the radar somehow tihi
    Our Lidl has not got any cards either and nothing in their new leaflet, think you must be very lucky if to get hold of it.
    Thanks for the shout ,will have a look at Sunrise craft. Have just spent a bit, cough, at JS but it doesn't cost to look or.......... hihi
    Michele- enjoy your day's off.
    Lynda-hope your back is improving.
    The men in the house has come home so I better go,
    hugs Maria xx

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  29. Well I am lying on the sofa heat bag in place, arnica on and taken some to painkillers also taken. So I am fine, I thought I would be sorer than I am, but then again I am use to pain. I just think of Sandra suffering from walking around to much yesterday and think my pain isn't the bad. I hope Sandra when we are at the retreat you have your wheel chair with you and we will make you use it. As we want you to enjoy every minute and not suffer, the place is designed for wheelchairs so no problem. You take it easy.
    I have been good and I haven't looked at Sunrise crafts, and ladies Google lidl each week you can see their offers for the next so many offer days. That way you will see when the card is in. That's what I do, it's the same with aldi Hazel x

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  30. Have to go in tomorrow, as I need to say good bye to the girls and if I leave it till Monday I might just get roped into working, no I will pick them up then go. I have been keeping my knees moving and will keep doing that till I go to bed, I don't have get up early, so good reason for a lie in. As Beth told me tonight " that she will have to ban me from doing all this dangerous movement ". Bless her she was concerned so was Anna. Hazel x

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    1. Take care Hazel no more Hands knees & boomps a daisies.
      Sleep well Hug's Lynda xx

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  31. Happy Birthday Diane. Hope you have had a great day.
    Miserable night here. Wet and dark. Even the dog headed home fast tonight. Think I might just have an early night.
    Hugs for anyone still around
    Janice

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  32. Well I've just bought some goodies from Sunrise AND it's stuff I'd got on my Need List! All SW - dandelion clocks, maidenhair fern and the pierced flags A couple of good savings comparing them to icon. Did I hear right - is Sue releasing new Christmas dies on 12th June?

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    1. Yes Karen I think your right she is.
      I can't cope it's not fair on this OAP I haven't bought any of this release yet.:0((
      Love Lynda xx

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  33. Diane IF it is your birthday today hope you have had a lovely day. IF NOT - hope you have a large basket to put all these Birthday Wishes until your birthday. LOL ....... HAPPY THURSDAY xxx

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  34. Yoo hoo,
    Just nipped downstairs to switch off the laptop and thought I'd better pop in to say goodnight before the Night owls start their shenanigans. I've tidied up but not switched on the dishwasher in case Maria is hidiing. Hazel, I hope you are not too sore or stiff in the morning, take care.
    Karen, oh don't say that about Sue's new dies. I've still got loads I want from ages ago.
    Night, night everyone.
    Maureen xxx

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      God bless love Lynda xx

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  35. Yoo hoo too,
    I have been patiently waiting for the birthday girl to come on in and put me out of my misery, but in the meantime have fallen asleep twice so I am going to admit defeat and call it a day.
    If Sue is launching her next dies I might just start tearing my hair out. There are so many I still would love from previous collections.
    Good night God bless all
    Saba xxx

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  36. Good night Saba sweet dreams
    if you can't sleep count Sue Wilson dies instead of sheep.haha
    Love Lynda xxx

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  37. Sorry all! Got distracted! I was clearing up my Craft Room yet again and I thought I'd just try a new die out ! Ended up making a card! Now it's late and I haven't finished tidying! Hopeless
    Hazel,nInhope you sleep well and are ok in the morning!
    Goodnight all!
    God Bless,
    Love Myra xxx

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      Love Lynda xx

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