Myra sent me this stunningly beautiful card on Tuesday I think and I just couldn't wait to share it with all of you, it is just so pretty.
The base & layers of the card look so clean and simple, the card is made to look so special purely through her amazingly inspirational creative genius! I can see that Myra has used Creative Expressions 'Happy Birthday', 'Maidenhair Fern and Flower die all designed by Sue Wilson, the addition of a few pearls, a pretty pearl swirl and some pretty blue ribbon, the flowers look as though they have been cut from White felt, the look so delicate and pretty!
Myra your card is just so beautiful and would bring a smile to anybody's face!
Thank you so much for allowing me to share your amazing 'Rhapsody in Blue' card, (those are the words that came to my mind when I uploaded your card.
Thank you to all of you that came up with those words of wisdom yesterday, I have to admit I lost a good hour or two looking at Hints, Tips and ideas yesterday afternoon, there are some fabulous ideas on pinterest.
Well I had a better day pain wise yesterday, thankfully, I guess its a case of take each day as it comes!
Have a lovely day everyone,
love and hugs
Sandra
xxxxxxx
Good morning Sandra and the Coffee Shop Gang hope you are all TicketyBoo!! and looking forward to the day ahead.
ReplyDeleteMYRA:- I just LOVE your stunning card. The colours and design are beautiful.
Yesterday's washing all ironed and guess where I am having my cuppa at this point in time?? I am sitting in the garden YES!!! outside in the garden. We had a really hot day yesterday, got lots done in the garden. Had to retreat very much into the shade but a great day.
SANDRA:- I hope the day is good for you and you are not into much pain.
Right that's me:- (((((hugs))))) in the basket by the door as usual.
Will be back soon, be good xxx
Yes Patricia! Result! Coffee in the garden again !
DeleteEnjoy the sunshine - husband cleaning conservatory windows outside! I did inside - window cleaner does them outside but Alastair sprayed the climbing roses after that ! Oops!
We have guests arriving tomorrow for the weekend hence the frantic activity! Ha ha !
Thanks for your kind words ! Xx
Patricia, I'm just in from helping in school, guess where I am going with my coffee when I've posted this? !!! xx Blimey, I've just seen the time on your post - it was lovely here at that time too - I know because I looked out of the window when I was lying in bed!!!
DeleteMaureen xx
I was lying in bed too - fast asleep!! Xxx
DeleteI was drinking tea in the garden at 6am after I had done the ironing. xxx
DeleteMorning Ladies
ReplyDeleteMyra-what a stunning card, love everything about it especially the colours.
Sandra-hope you have a pain free day & are able to do a little crafting.
I'm dashing straight from work to a craft club st the garden centre where I saw Julia Watts do her demo. It's 5.30-6.30 so it'll be fairly quick, if I make it on time as its in the opposite direction to work and I don't finish til 5pm. I'll pop back later & let you know how I got on.
Michele
Thanks Michele , hope the Aisdale road is quiet for you! Xx
DeleteHi Michele, I hope you get there in time and enjoy it, xxx
DeleteGood morning Sandra and all who pop in today. Myra you are so clever - your card is absolutely stunning, the colours are gorgeous, think Sandra's description is spot on.
ReplyDeleteSandra hope your days get better bit by bit you have been through so much pain lately.
Well I did most of the garden yesterday and I'm stiff today but a day at my craft club today will help we always have a good giggle as well as crafting so I always look forward to it.
I have left some hugs in the basket to top it up and will be back later to see what's been happening,
Jean x
Enjoy your craft club Jean xxx
DeleteMorning everyone and all who pop in today
ReplyDeleteFirst stop coffee as usual
Sandra pleased to see you had a better day yesterday so fingers crossed that today will be a little better too. Please remember to pace yourself for the week-end.
Myra your card is just beautiful - you have used my favourite colour palette and everything looks so clean and gentle. I love your flowers and I just wish I could turn out some looking so good.
Well craft box all sorted; ferry and hotel booked last night so today is packing some extra clothing which needs to go to replace the ones we gave to the Red Cross shop in Corbigny last time we were there. After that I shall be sitting down this afternoon with my cross stitch for a little while.
I have to say the cafe and patio is looking just beautiful today and so inviting so much so that I just might be sitting out there this afternoon as long as I don't put anyone off who may want to pop in for the first time.
We have had some blue skies and sun for the last few days but it's still be cold. I am just so impatient for some warm weather on my bones.
I've put my hugs in their usual place and told them to behave - Ha that's like telling Norah's hugs to stay put lol.
xxxx
Thank you Janet ! I think you do turn out beautiful things! We are all so different and that's what makes sharing so good as we get ideas we may not think of. Keeeeep Packing!! Xxxx
DeleteHi Janet, I'll come and join you with my coffee. Does your car have elastic sides? ha ha
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Hi Sandra and all the lovely ladies
ReplyDeleteSandra I'm pleased to hear the pain was more manageable for you yesterday, I hope you had a good rest too to recharge your batteries for the weekend, after all a 21st has to be celebrated in style! Xxx
Myra your card is gorgeous, love the clean layers and the pretty flowers. It's good to see how the sentiment cuts too, it's not too overpowering, just right. Xxx
Well the sun is out again today so more washing to get on. It's a revision day today so hopefully I will be able to escape a bit today as I need to do food shopping. Hubby is contemplating working from home (cricket must be on!) so one will be upstairs and one will be downstairs! I'm going to have to Hoover silently I can tell!
Will pop back later to see what everyone is up to.
Have a good day.
Love Diane xxx
Thanks Diane, I love the sentiment too and it can be clearly read. I've looked at some which are so fancy you can't read the words! Sue just gets these things right. Xxx
DeleteLove to Emma too!
Sshh read this quietly - have a good day and don't disturb his cricket!! xxx
DeleteHi Sandra And My Dear Friends,
ReplyDeleteSandra I'm So Very Pleased You Had A Better Day Pain Wise
We're Taking The Boys To Be Trimmed This Morning And "Boy"
Do They It After Our Holiday And All The Playing They've Done At Kennels And Since Our Return Quite A Few Knots Under There Legs Which Archie Hates Having Removed Charlie Is More Laid Back.
Today's Card May I Say Myra Is "Truly Tremendous" You Have Obviously Got A Great Crafting Gift, "It's A Stunning Card."
I'm Having Problems With My Grand Caliber For Quite Some Time When Cutting Its Leaks Dirty Oil Onto My Card From The Roller I Wash It And My Plates, I Was So Happy To Receive My Junior Plates After Seeing Our Sue Use Them, And Then It's Happened To Them I've Taken A Photograph Of Them As "Spellbinders" Don't Seem Interested So I'm Going To Keep Banging The Drum, In The End I Will Send Copy To Stacy Head Off Spellbinders If It Ever Gets There!
If I Don't Get Any Joy I Will Place On Facebook I Hate Doing This But I'm Tired Of Wasting Good Money All The Time.
Have A Great Day My Dear Friends
Love And Hugs To All
From Sam xxx
Sam, where did you buy your GC from? Maybe they could help. I am really surprised Spellbinders haven't been back in touch with you, I have always had a good response from them, they sent me a new handle free of charge and once when I complained about a die not cutting correctly they sent me a replacement. The lady I dealt with was called Karen but I can't remember her surname. I do believe there is a spellbinders service engineer somewhere, maybe creative expressions could tell you about him. Hope you get it sorted.
DeleteBy the way, create and craft are launching a new machine called Todo today. It looks good, I had a look on their web site but it is expensive.
Love and Hugs Saba xxx
Sam have you thought of asking Sue Wilson if she knows of this problem or who at Spellbinders to contact.
DeleteHope your boys are good today at the groomers our two love going they go every month for a shampoo as that is what their previous owner did, although she showed them, but they love going. xx
Hi Sam,
DeleteI emailed Creative Expressions when my handle broke. I just asked them for advice but I got an email the same day saying they would put a new handle in the post. It was dealt with really efficiently. My friend Shirley hah exactly the same problem as you are describing and found it so frustrating. She ended up buying the teal GC. I'm not sure which machine you have. I love the junior plates and they speed up cutting quite considerably. Hope you get this sorted out. Saw the machine Saba was talking about and it's apparently capable of foiling as well but I think you need an additional part for foiling. Xxx
Thanks for your kind words about the card Sam. Much appreciated I assure you. Xx
DeleteHi Sam,
DeleteI've been having this problem for quite a while. I've already had a replacement handle, but now it puts spots of an oily carbon deposit on my plates. I have to use Cif to remove them as nothing else will shift them - hmm could try shaving foam, never thought of that. I may e-mail Sue and ask her advice, and if I do, I'll let you know.
xx
SAM:- I had that problem with both my Pink GCs it was so frustrating.
DeleteI did not get much help from Spellbinders either. I now have the teal one ... so far so good. xxx
I am another one who had the same problem. Ended up buying the Teal one. Hope this will be ok.
DeleteMyra
ReplyDeleteWhere Did You Get Your Card Stand From?
Please
Hugs From Sam xxx
Sam,
DeleteI bought it in a small gift shop many years ago and it usually has a small painting or a special card sitting on it. I have another one slightly larger which was Mum's and she had a large plate on hers. Mum bought hers in House of Fraser but that again was many years ago! I have seen them in antique centres for next to nothing so it may be worth having a look there. If I see any before October I will buy them and bring them to the Retreat! More Buy and Bring than Bring and Buy!! Xxx
Good morning Sandra and our lovely ladies
ReplyDeleteSandra, glad your pain is easing but don't go doing too much as you have a busy weekend ahead of you.
Myra, your card is simply lovely. It has such a clean and fresh look to it. Love your design and your felt flowers look stunning. The only thing that puts me off buying this die is the postage problem because the flowers really appeal to me. How do you solve it? Glad you enjoyed your trip out. Can't believe someone was so silly as to try to ride on a swan.
Michele, I am so sorry, I never said thank you for your tips yesterday, really good ideas especially using the cd case, might try that.
I am starting to get things ready for our holiday. Still got another week to go but getting all the things together which we need for the boat takes time.
I had best go, I think I can hear the final spin cycle on the washer and want to get another load in before I go out this afternoon.
See you all later
Love and hugs
Saba xxx
Hi Saba. JS doesn't charge postage to anyway abroad except she doesn't send things like card abroad but I am sure dies are sent free of P&P if over £9. Have a look on her site.
DeleteHi Saba,
DeleteThanks for your kind words! I got a real surprise this morning to see my card! It didn't have to be posted!! I gave it to my friend yesterday as it was her Birthday . She was going on our Jaunt so I just handed it to her! She really loved it which was great and said she will frame it! I know what you mean about posting it it would be difficult I think as it would have to go in a box which puts the price up! I do love blue but I need to make something in another colour!! Xxx
Hi Saba,
DeleteI only make cards with large embellishments like the flowers if I'm handing them to people,otherwise I tend to post "flat" ones. You, of course, living in Germany, will have problems doing that for family in England!!
xx
Hi Sandra, hope you are pain free today, believe me I know how it feels. Thank you for showing us Myra's gorgeous card, it is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHope you all have a great day
Love & Hugs
Jacquie J xxx
http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
Thank you Jacquie! Sorry you are in pain too. Sending hugs your way! Xx
DeleteGood morning Sandra and ladies
ReplyDeleteIt is another gorgeous day so I am going into the garden then I am away to watch Bill bowling.
Myra your card is stunning I love everything about it.
Sandra please take your time and slow down then you will be able to enjoy your weekend
Saba can you not get some-one here to buy the die then post it across to you
must go and get sme gardening done, bye for now
Love to all
Wendy xx
Thanks Wendy! You're very kind.
DeleteHappy Gardening! Xx
Beautiful card today MYRA. Love it. Would be interested in how you did it when you post on here today
ReplyDeleteSANDRA. Pleased to hear the pain was better yesterday. Hope you gave a good day today as well. Will you manage to see Sue today. Hope so. Will do you good to have some crafting time with Sue.
Pollen count really high here today. Not been out yet but not looking forward to it. Seeing a friend for lunch. Hope we sit inside. A little bit of sun and the pollen count shoots up. Son been out to do school run this morning and he is suffering. See you all later. Hugs in the basket. Where's Norah!
Thank you Brenda! I'm sorry about the Pollen Count. It has been good for hayfever so far - I've had no problems this year but even if it comes now - I'll have had it for a month less than I usually do. Xx
DeleteHi Brenda
DeleteYes pollen count is high today, I have run out of eye drops so my eyes feel quite itchy today. Hope you didn't suffer too much and enjoyed the sunshine xxx
Good morning Sandra and all the coffee shop crew
ReplyDeleteOh that is good news Sandra that your pain level is getting less but please don't go overdoing things the just maybe you will enjoy the weekend.
Myra what a beautiful and luxurious looking card love everything about it especially the lovely colours you have picked, thank you for sharing your work of art.
Maureen I have been shopping and got some shaving foam, but what are the instructions for use, do you spray on and wipe off or spray, leave and the wipe off or wash off? Knowing me I will do it wrong!
Well another sunny day here I really could get used to this and no mistake!
My iced coffee was lovely thank you, I have popped my money in the pot and washed the glass, put my hugs and cuddles in the corner basket so I will wish you all a good day for now and will call back later take care.
Thank you Margaret, I just love blue but as I've said before, need to branch out a little! Had fun last night making tassels out of embroidery cotton! It doesn't take much to amuse me lol!! Xxx
DeleteI once went to a class for tassel making we made some with fancy wool and some with crochet cotton you can get it in all different metallic colours the sort that you can unwind and they looked lovely when finished. xx
DeleteHi Margaret, I sprayed along the bottom of the kitchen door (or anywhere else you are doing), got a dry piece of kitchen towel and spread it over where there were marked or George had put a jam spot etc!. If it was going on very thinly, I added a bit more. Left it for about 20 minutes and then used a micro fibre cloth and washed it off. Had to keep rinsing the cloth but the doors, microwave and oven door came up fantastic. The stainless steel splashback should have been left for about an hour, as George NEVER puts a lid on the frying pan when he's doing an egg or something - it drives me mad! Good luck - let me know how you get on.
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Thank you Maureen I will give it a try and let you know, I take it you didn't spray George with it and rub him with kitchen paper ! Sorry could not resist that xx
DeleteMyra, ooeeer what did you use the tassels for? The mind boggles lol xxx
DeleteDiane AND Muriel! - behave!!! Xxx
DeleteBrenda and Wendy, thank you. Sorry I think I didn't phrase it very well, it was more posting a card with the flowers on that I was thinking about as they are quite bulky. But, getting crafting things sent here is a bit of a problem as most charge a fortune and although I do use JS she doesn't always have what I want or it is out of stock. Joanne (my daughter) is always happy to post things for me though but I am usually too impatient to wait!!
ReplyDeleteThank you again lovely ladies. Xxx
Saba
Sorry I got if wrong. I do agree about posting these lovely cards though. I have this Golden Wedding one to do and was planning on taking it with me but I then realised that although they are having the celebration now it was actually August they got married. Think I will take it with me anyway. It might get spoilt if I post it.
DeleteHello Sandra and all the coffee shop ladies,
ReplyDeleteI was so pleased to read you had a better day yesterday, let's hope and pray it continues, Just take it a day at a time and listen to your body. LOL
MYRA, Love your card. Periwinkle blue Is my favourite colour.
Your card looks so fresh and clean, the flowers give a beautiful finishing touch to this gorgeous card. xx
Think I will take my coffee out to the patio Sandra and sit on one of those lovely chairs with the cushions you have added, may be Norah or Shelia will come in today. This cafe is looking very grand these days.
Hope everyone is having a good day, love and Hugs, Brenda xxx
MYRA love your display stand xx
Thank you Brenda, you are very kind! Isn't it lovely to be able to sit outdoors without shivering! Xx
DeleteHi Sandra,
ReplyDeleteReally good to know that you are feeling a bit better today. Long may it continue!
Please don't overdo things at the weekend.
I got such a surprise when I checked the blog this morning!
The card was made for a friend's birthday yesterday. She went on our day to The Lakes so I just handed it to her. She loves blue as do I but I need to change a bit I think!
I used Coconut white and Periwinkle blue card from creative expressions and also white felt and ribbon from CE. The little blue flower shaped resin toppers came from my stash. I cut the Happy Birthday die from Sue's words collection twice and shadowed it. The card is very simple really and was done pretty quickly. You can use this flower die cut and laid flat with some fine ribbon threaded through it . It makes a lovely border to match the flowers! Not my idea I saw it on a card earlier this week I think it was. Looks good in felt too.
Thank you for your lovely comments , lovely comments from crafters like you mean such a lot.
Will go and read now!
I started but I didn't finish!! Xxx
Hi Sandra and all in coffee shop.
ReplyDeleteSo pleased your pain was easier yesterday take care and don't overdo it!
Myra your card is lovely blue is my favourite colour you are all so talented.
Had my coffee and washed cup of to embroidery group this afternoon, although we spend more time chatting and laughing good company though.
Hugs to all who need them.
Love Margaret as
Thanks Margaret, hope you had a good time even if just chatting! We need that! I used to embroider , I'll rephrase that or Muriel will have a field day! I used to do embroidery but haven't for ages. As I had lots of silks lying in a drawer I decided to try tassel making last night! I'm quite pleased with my first two and they actually look and feel like tassels! We crafters don't like things going to waste! Xxx
DeleteGood morning Sandra and ladies. Well hopefully that's me back in the right time zone body clock wise! 3 loads of washing done and dried yesterday, thank goodness it's was only 5 days worth and not the whole holidays lot, ironing next but I will do that over the next couple of days. It's the putting away everything today and getting the cases in the loft.
ReplyDeleteMyra, love your card, it's stunning.
Janet, it sounds like everything is organised for your trip to your retreat.
Well started this about 2 hours ago, lots of interruptions and now it's lunch time.
I will call in later to see what's going on. Hazel x
Thanks Hazel,
DeleteGood to have you back with us! Thank you for our pictorial tour of Canada! Have you really got over jet lag this quickly? It can be a real pain! Take care. Xxx
Hi Sandra and all.
ReplyDeleteThe sun is out ! Washing on the line x2 and bed done. When you have a king size one I'm glad someone else is at home to help put it back together again lol
Glad your pain easing Sandra and hope it all goes the right way.
Gorgeous card Myra. I like the blue, your felt flowers are real cute, very nice!
What a stupid woman trying to sit on the swan, shame it didn't bite her.
Littlelamb- you had a nice outing and some things brought back I see. Do they ever arrange " mystery day trips " sometimes ? My 'granny' was going on quite a few over the years and now her daughter are doing the same, day trips and even weekends ones, she is having a great time and so many 'stories' to tell hihi
Take care all and enjoy the sunshine, hopefully we will hear from Norah and Sheila soon.
hugs Maria xxx
Maria, thank you and I couldn't believe what I was seeing yesterday! She was wearing such a silly hat too! Poor swan didn't want to be in that photo! Ha ha ! Xxx
DeleteAfternoon everyone, is the weather not gorgeous or what, got a bit of sunburn yesterday when out for coffee with friends, sitting outside at the garden centre
ReplyDeleteDidn't realise it was so hot!,,
Myra your card is lovely bet your friend loved it.
Sandra so glad you are feeling a bit better, remember baby steps before you can run, take it easy.
I really need to get some cards made, so hopefully will be back later.
Take care everyone, Jess x
Thank you Jess she seemed really pleased and actually said she'd frame it which I was not expecting but she knows there is a lot of work goes into making even simple cards. Glad the weather is nice where you are too. Xxx
DeleteWell, I'm never going to get in the garden at this rate!!!
ReplyDeleteSandra, I'm pleased your pain is easing but do take it easy. My pain has gone bowling so I'm fine now!!! lol.
Myra, I just love this. Yes, it looks quite "simple" (suits me perfectly) but it is elegant and so well laid out (which is what I will be one day!). I really, really, love it. It's a shame I now, but I'll just have to "borrow" your idea.
Hazel, you have worked hard, now just sit down and relax - Charlie will look after you!!!
Anyone who is in pain or discomfort, I hope you have a better day.
Love to all Maureen xxx
I KNOW, not I now - I can't even blame predictive whatsit!!!
ReplyDeletexxx
Poor George! I hope he enjoyed his bowling and didn't get sun burnt! Xxx
DeleteCome on, own up how many of you have bought this new 'TODO' machine, launched today on C &C ?????
ReplyDeleteIt's only £299 !!!!
And Mel says you need it, I wonder if she will mention the Brother scan & cut that she couldn't live without??
Very good Sandra I love your sense of humour Just popping in I need to have a good read and catch up soon
DeleteI haven't been in since mid morning, so must have missed Mel talking about the 'TODO' machine. What a shame !!!! MY loss (don't think so) Do you think these presenters think Jo Public is stupid? Everyhing they demo. Is the best thing since sliced bread. Xx
DeleteLadies,
DeleteI can't believe you are not all rushing to get this new machine. It's fantastic and will only cost an arm and a leg every time you want to hot foil emboss and then cut out. The thing that I have to laugh at - apart from Mel thinking it's so wonderful - is that if you hot foil, you have to wait for about 20 minutes for it to cool down before you can emboss or cut. She has two on the go, so that she doesn't have to wait and goes from one to the other. So ladies, I am ordering two immediately because I have more money than sense lol.
If I had a penny for every machine that Mel couldn't live without I'd be very rich.
Maureen xxx
Hellooo MAUREEN
DeleteMy friend has just ordered it plus everything else.so i will let you know what it's like watch this space .
( she only got the cut-n- boss a month ago )
Lynda xxx
Is that your rich friend Lynda?
DeleteOh Wow! Wow to the price and wow to those who have made a purchase! Wonder when the Spellbinders Platinum machine is being launched because it is a manual with the possibility of an upgrade to an electrically powered one! We live in interesting times! Xxx
DeleteWell spotted Maureen, I wasn't paying that much attention, I just hear Mel's voice and thing 'oh right' 'what can't I live without now', she lost credibility for me months ago, I understand that they have to sell different things but she just goes too over the top, telling you to get rid of all your dies if it's a punch she I selling or punches if she selling a die cutter!
DeleteI guess I feel like I do because I was stupid enough to fall for her bullshit back in the day when she was selling 'Cricut' , I like my machine but it doesn't cook the dinner, wash up or service the needs of my husband and children! So it didn't match up to her description!
Soon after I bought it she was onto Martha Stewart punches, better than having a cutting machine, this thing today looks like a huge white elephant in my opinion, it needs a huge space to put it on, she looked like my nana mangling her knickers when she was using it!
Big thumbs down from me!!!!
That's cheap ....... I ordered one for each of you!!! xxx
DeleteAND did any of you notice that she was having to hold the plate all the time either in front when starting to wind the hand, or the back when it was almost through. Wind the handle? She winds me up!!!
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Thank you Patricia, that's so kind of you to order me one, but it's hard enough to keep a 6" square clear on my desk without adding this to the clutter!!!
xxx
Lynda, you have some very well heeled friends lol. xxx
DeleteHello everyone - I too have just ordered this new and fantastic machine afterall all I have to do is increase all my crafting space so it will fit in and of course it will do everything so I really don't need my lowly ebosser or my little bits and pieces I've collected over the years and love. I was reminded that I needed all the GIFTS that came with the machine and therefore would save over £100 - and so all I need is the £200+ but of course it will only cost £75 or thereabouts today as they offer installments ah but I didn't renew my membership this year so I cannot do that. I'm sure that if I talk nicely to J he will buy it for me within a blink of an eye.
DeleteOh I've just discovered I've been in a soap opera for a wee while on another plane of existence.
Don't worry I'm back in the gorgeous place with all of you now.
Hugs xxxx
Oh Maureen I bought 3, I couldn't wait for it to heat up and cool down! I wasn't impressed either xxx
DeleteShe is back on again. You can only use their foil too isn't that a good thing. Had to buy one right away, you get so many items with it, a real bargain! It's horrid, big and not cheep, Next.......xxx
DeleteOh Wow! I watched a repeat show at 10pm!
DeleteAlastair was having a cup of tea. He usually ignores craft programmes . He was reading and suddenly he said Who is that woman - Mel that was - she is most irritating! Well that's another thing we're agreed on! What a huge machine! Her examples and demonstrations would actively discourage me from buying! Black shiny card with red foiling! Ugh! Soapbox back in corner! Xxx
PS Myra I love your card Blue is a favourite of mine too
ReplyDeleteSandra, haven't looked at this new machine, my excuse is I havent the space for another machine, £299 they make them for this country as I tell this, I never saw one die cutting machine while I was away, Walmart had better craft stuff than Michaels and cheaper but not a machine or die to be had, a few punches and I mean a few not many. Lots of ribbon but oh boy it's expensive!
ReplyDeleteJust had a great catch up chat with Patricia. Planing to meet up next week.
Must see about making a card before next week, so here's hoping my mojo didn't stay on holiday?
Maureen I am going to give the foam a go on the kitchen cupboards. Thank you for the instructions. Is it tomorrow that Eleanor returns?? I bet there will big hugs from her. Hazel x
Good evening ladies
ReplyDeleteI am one very very happy and relieved bunny. I haven't mentioned on here that for the last couple of weeks I have been having some tests done and was diagnosed with something called acute Hashimoto's thyroiditis. It all sounds very posh but it is basically a throid condition with a few added complications. Anyway, it turned out I had an extreme case of it (never do anything by halves is my motto) and needed further tests to see if there was a tumour involved, so, today was the day I had various test done and there is no tumour. I have to take various tablets, some for a few months until they can stabilise the problem and another one forever to keep the thyroid level normal. But I can't tell you how relieved I am. So I think tonight it might be a glass of the bubbly stuff (cheap imitation not the real stuff) and some serious thanks to Him upstairs.
Lots of love
Saba xxx
That's the very best news I've had today been thinking of you! Lots of love . Myra xxx
DeleteOh Saba I am so pleased, What a relief for you - and your family. Enjoy you special drink tonight - cheers. Love Brenda xxx
DeleteSABA:- glad the results were Tumor Free. I had my Thyroid totally removed because of a huge Goitre which was investigated as a Tumor. I take one tablet every day, something much better than it could have been.
DeleteGreat relieve for all your family, enjoy your evening worry free. xxx
Oh Saba what a relief for you sweetheart, I have never heard of the condition, been a medical journey of discovery on the blog this week, what are the symptoms that you have suffering (if you want to share)!
DeleteOver the past six months I have to tell you I feel I have been introduced to new family members, you ladies are so sincere in your caring and kindness, I think (well I know in my case) that we speak more often than family and feel we can be free'er to speak about anything! You are all such an important part of my everyday life and I can't wait for our family gathering in October !
Saba I'll join you in your celebration, hugs winging their way to you !
Sandra xxxx
Ooo SABA what a relief for you lovely lady I'm so very pleased you got the right news today. I haven't heard of this condition you must have been so worried & now relieved. Enjoy your glass of bubbly
DeleteTake care love Lynda xx
I am so very pleased for you Saba, I've been wondering how you were doing but didn't want to mention anything in case it was tempting fate! Here, I've ordered a tanker of Moet and Chandon just for you (is that how it's spelt), I've fitted up the intravenous drip so that you don't even have to lift a glass!!!
DeleteLove and hugs Maureen xx
Saba, so pleased to hear your good news enjoy your bubbly.
DeleteLove Margaret xx
Delighted to hear your wonderful news you must all be so very pleased to say the least and so what if you have to pop a few pills! To heck with the cost get a bottle of the good stuff and celebrate, you deserve it.
DeleteWith lots of love Margaret xxx
Wonderful news Saba. You must be so relieved.
DeleteSo pleased to hear your good news, enjoy your bubbles and celebrate, you deserve it. You must be very relieved
DeleteLots of love Wendy xx
Hi Saba oh I'm so pleased you had such good news, what a relief for you and your family. I hope the thyroid condition is manageable and doesn't cause too many problems for you. Enjoy your bubbles and have a lovely evening xxxx
DeleteOh Saba, what a relief for you and your family.
DeleteI have a drink with you, PROST ! and lots of hugs Xxxx
Oh Saba, how worrying for you and your family! Nothing worse than waiting for results. So glad there is no tumour involved? Ok you have to take a tablet, but that's nothing really. Now you can go on your holiday with and easy mind. Yes some was looking after you. Enjoy your evening, Hazel x
ReplyDeleteHello Sandra & everyone hope you all have some sunshine.
ReplyDeleteBusy morning housework washing all done ironed & put away. I have done the front of the pink card order & box made just got to finish inside.
Other half not well couldn't get appointment but said doctor will phone him after surgery which he did,said he has got virus & if he thinks he wants antibiotics phone again tomorrow mmm.so I have had the groaning all day you know what I meen.
Sandra I hope your pain is getting better& you rested yesterday..
MYRA your card is gorgeous the colour is a perfect combination love your flowers love love it all. So much talent in this cafe.
Sam when my Handel on my GC I emailed Spellbinders & they sent me a new one out free of charge sorry they are not helpful for you. Why not email your picture Sue & see if she can help you.
Well better see if virus man wants some dinner hihi.pop in later
Hug's Lynda xx
You have to be on your best behavior now when OH not feeling to good and look after him with plenty of hot drinks, a cuddle and massage.Cook him fantastic dinners, don't forget the heat bags tonight and let him hog the tv control. Shouldn't be a problem to do, it's just a normal day in the Brook's household hihi Wishing him better, mine had it for 3 weeks !
Deletehugs Maria xx
Hi everyone, well it is good to see you are all buying this new machine, (I hope no one was conned into buying) .
ReplyDeleteDo C&C think we are all zipped up the back, we have not got a bottomless pit of money!!!
Soapbox returned.
Will pop back later, Jess x
Well that's been another stunningly hot day here again. Definitely a day to be in the shade, or staying cool indoors. House lovely and cool, all the blinds closed to keep out the heat. Hope you have all enjoyed a good day as well.
ReplyDeleteDon't think I will manage back later, this is Thursday and Elaine comes. Have not heard from her so far, looks like she will be coming.
Had a long chat with Hazel it's great to catch up.
Better go get myself organised, be good. xxx
What a great day it has been for lots of people Sandra is feeling a little better, Hazel is hopefully back to normal after her long fight, Patricia is a happy and warm bunny having had a good chat with Hazel and had plenty of sun to warm her up, but I am sure you will all agree Saba has had some fabulous news!
ReplyDeleteWell I must get a card done tonight for the girl who shampoos and pampers Tomas and Amy she rang me today to say she is leaving to start another job, she was wonderful with them.
My iced coffee was really lovely thank you, I have put my money in the pot, washed my glass and popped some more cuddles and hugs over in the corner just help yourselves.
Margaret xxx
SAM I've e-mailed Sue regarding the oily deposits, and I'm not talking about the French fishermen!!!!
ReplyDeleteMYRA - the mind boggles as to where you are going to place the two tassels ha ha!!!
HAZEL good luck with the foam tomorrow, George thought I'd gone mad when he walked in and saw what I was doing!! Although, come to think of it, he often finds me doing strange things lol.
PATRICIA, I hope Elaine comes pretty soon so that you get a reasonable night.
I'm so thirsty, I'm off to make myself a nice cold glass of orange juice and sit in the garden to finally read the morning paper.
I'm in year 2 tomorrow, why couldn't I have been in there today, they have been in the Forest School all day and it was glorious.
See you later, orange juice is calling me.
Maureen xxxx
Evening Ladies
ReplyDeleteBack from my craft class -there was only me there! Had fun using a small stamp I'd bought at the demo day. Its a do crafts one if a crossword & I thought it would be good for mens cards. If I re-make the card i'll send Sandra a photo if it.
Saba-so glad to hear your tests were ok.
Best stop writing & tackle the dishes I guess!
Michele
Hi Michele,
DeleteI saw that stamp and I also thought it would be a good one for mens cards. How did it stamp, was it nice and clear. Pity you were the only one there though.
Maureen xx
Thank you Michele,
DeleteOne on one tuition, at least you didn't feel overcrowded!
Good luck with the dishes, hope you score a try.
Love Saba xxxx
Definitely not a drop-goal !!! Xx
DeleteWell it has been a lovely day today. Can't really make the most of the sun as after having chemo am supposed to keep out of the sun and also having cancer removed from my face should wear a hat in the sun. Went for lunch with a friend to a garden centre. Was so hot inside but all the outside seats were taken but when we had finished lunch there were some spares seats so went outside and sat in the shade. Sat outside for quite a long time chatting. Just went out to water some plants and it is still warm out there. We can expect thunderstorms tomorrow they say. Lovely. Have been replying to comments as I have been reading them. Have been feeling very tired today and had a job keeping awake earlier. Must try and get an early night tonight but I don't expect I will. Be back later to chat to the night owls.
ReplyDeleteHello again ladies,
ReplyDeleteFirstly thank you so very much for your comments. I was in two minds as to whether to say anything or not, but was just so happy I wanted to share it. It's like Sandra said, we have become very close and made some lovely friends here and I am truly grateful for the friendship we all share. I remember well when Cheryl was waiting for the all clear and although at that time we didn't really know each other, I was so happy for her and so relieved.
Sandra, you asked about symptoms, well love there are so many and if you want I will e mail you because I am sure it would bore everyone to death if I listed them here! Briefly, when the thyroid doesn't work properly you feel tired, cold and sluggish. When it develops into Hashimotos then the immune system start to attack and more serious things start to happen, but again the symptoms are many and quite vague and in my case it was joint and muscular pain which made me go to the GP. She then did routine blood tests and I got a phone call which basically said, go to jail, go directly to jail, do not pass go!!!
Now, enough of that, onwards and upwards and let's forget all about it!!
I have ordered several of the Todo machines, I thought they would make nice Christmas presents for you all, they were so cheap and of course with Multi buy the postage was a bargain!!! And of course When Mel says we have to have one well, we must!!
Intravenous bubbly is going down a treat, thank goodness the doc. said the tablets were ok with alcohol otherwise I'd have been buggered! So to speak!!
Love and .....Oh, no hugs today I am afraid, I am as we speak radioactive, how clever is that, wonder if I will glow in the night, grandchildren would be super impressed if I did.
Saba xxxx
Saba dear, I'd be impressed never mind the grandchildren. My first watch when I was about 6 had pointers and numbers which glowed in the dark - Elf and Safety would have a fit now lol.
DeleteGlad the intravenous is doing the trick Prost!!!
Maureen xxx
Oh thank you Saba can't wait to get using my nice new Todo machine once Christmas is over, I take it you have won the lottery? If only you are saying. You know something it's the thought that counts even more!!., oh by the way was it you glowing while sitting on your balcony drinking your wine, that made the sky light up? Hazel x
ReplyDeleteYep Hazel that's me, tonight I'm the aurora borialis of Bavaria. Xxxx
DeleteHI everyone,
ReplyDeleteSorry I have been missing, I have managed a quick peek at these wonderful creations you have all been making, but I haven't managed to read all the comments, but tonight I see that Saba has been keeping her innermost thoughts and worries to herself, I am so happy, Saba, that everything is well with you, it must have been a worrying time, when you don't know.
Sandra, I hope everything works out well for you too. You are having a hard time. Sending you a load of hugs,
I will manage to join you more often, but we have been soooo busy. I am amazed at just where our visitors come from, so many places throughout the world. And of course it's nice to be able to chat to some, suggest somewhere to visit, best places to eat, etc. Most want to know about Ben Nevis, going to Skye, the Jacobite Steam train and the "Harry Potter" bridge. Just as well i like to talk. It does not leave much crafting time though...unless i forget about laundry, cooking etc. Hm.., do I really need to eat...answer, Yes.
Oh, I think I am waffling now. I'm too tired and too hot. Time for a shower and bed. I just wanted you to know I hadn't fallen off the planet.
Hugs for all
Janice
It's just nice to know you are still there Janice, you work so hard xxx
DeleteHi Janice
DeleteLovely to see you and good to hear business is doing well, even though it cuts into your craft time! I know how hard it is for small businesses and how seasonable the trade is so you have to make your money when you can. Sleep well xxx
Janice, you have the Harry Potter Bridge! I loved the Harry Potter books. Peter who only ever reads " proper books" ( he's a book snob) was incredulous when I bought them. I loved them and don't care what he thought, had to burn my Jackie Collins though, he would have had a fainting fit!,,,
DeleteS,aba,
DeleteHa ha, Zoe lends me her Harry Potter books. I also love them.
Maureen xx
Hi Janice,
Deletejust nice to see you are ok. I guess you will be busy all summer now. You take care and pop in when you get a minute free
hugs Maria xx
SAM, I've had a reply from Sue and she has heard of this oily problem several times. We have to contact Spellbinders direct. I'll look for the e-mail address tomorrow as George is here and I have to say goodnight now.
ReplyDeleteYes HAZEL, I'll see the girls tomorrow as I haven't seen Zoe either this week. Rachel called to say that Zoe is not impressed that we are not going up in the mornings and that she's missing us, but I have stayed away until Eleanor comes back. Good luck with your kitchen cupboards, I hope it works as well as it did on mine.
Goodnight ladies and sweet dreams. Saba my dear, you will have a lovely sleep tonight.
Oh we haven't seen Cheryl today, if you pop in Cheryl I hope you are well.
Maureen xxx
Night and God bless sweetie, I will sleep well, I am positively glowing!,
DeleteLove and waves Saba xxx
Hallo 'ladies' well hasn't it been a nice day today and now it is even more so with the fabulous news from you Saba, I'm so happy for you. It just one thing, do you mind to tune down all that glow, we haven't got blinds in the bedroom so it is a bit bright you know hihi
DeleteTassel making ey ? I thought it was something different today, We want Pictures !
No rest for the wicked Littlelamb, it's nice to be busy but oh so tired after which is a shame so I wish you have a good night and get some sleep, the same goes to all of you who have pain. Glad to see you had a better day Sandra and that will improve every day.
Have posted a bit on the way down, Still no sight of our missing girls,hope you are ok and will be back asap..
Signing off for today, All cups and plates put away ready for the morning crew. Will it be Patricia or Hazel first in ?
Nighty night my friends Maria xxx
Night Night Maria!
DeleteIt won't be me in first in the morning - that's for sure!
Don't you start about tassels - I wish I'd never mentioned them!
Sleep well my Friend! Xxx
Won't be me neither. Didn't go to bed early. Always happens. Late afternoon, early evening I sm always tired then when it's bedtime for most people I wake up again and am wide awake. Hence always to bed late.
ReplyDeleteGlad everyone is ok especially Saba. Sorry to hear about your husband Lynda. Hope he is soon better and you don't get this virus. Take care everyone and don't overdo things Sandra. Hugs by the door.
I'm done in, see you later
Deletehugs Maria xx