tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.comments2024-03-18T22:21:56.953+00:00Cotswold CrafterSandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04200010622107370353noreply@blogger.comBlogger86397125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-40976174458456940232024-03-18T22:21:56.953+00:002024-03-18T22:21:56.953+00:00Hello Sandra and everyone,
What a lovely card from...Hello Sandra and everyone,<br />What a lovely card from Sonia, it is so beautiful it deserves a special place on the blog.<br />Hope you got Becca and Adam to the airport on time and Adam and his twin have a wonderful 30th birthday. I’m sure it will be a really memorable reunion for them.<br />Take care everyone, good night. Love Brenda xxx<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-72662815827885428452024-03-18T18:21:03.085+00:002024-03-18T18:21:03.085+00:00Hi everyone
Fabulous card Sonia. Love those gummip...Hi everyone<br />Fabulous card Sonia. Love those gummipan flowers. Must have a look for them. Have a lovely time off work.<br />Hope the move went well for James and the family ☺️<br />Karen, have a great day and to finish the day with the who, wow 🤗<br />We went out this morning and after I did a little bit of crafting. My desk is not clear anymore 😂 <br />Sending extra hugs to our Lilian, Sue, Brenda and Janet, do take care.<br />Hugs to you all, Maria xx<br />Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05672255244916708700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-39056334638856982342024-03-18T12:41:51.815+00:002024-03-18T12:41:51.815+00:00Your card is gorgeous Sonia and deserves to be sha...Your card is gorgeous Sonia and deserves to be shared on its own You know I love your style<br />I hope BECCA and ADAM have a lovely holiday and get to celebrate the birthday in style<br />Craftea was busy today 20+ people which was good to see <br />Having a quick lunch and then going into London We’re debating whether to try and finish the Mystery Guide before we go to the Royal Albert Hall to see The Who It’s in aid of the teenage cancer trust which apparently Roger Daltry has a lot to do with<br />Take care everyone xx karenlottyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00314141032092834388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-91880042953669479142024-03-18T08:55:12.640+00:002024-03-18T08:55:12.640+00:00Hi everyone
Thank you so much for sharing my card...Hi everyone <br />Thank you so much for sharing my card ☺️ Apologies again for it being late, and another apology because I actually used Milled Lavender oxide through the stencil! I really wasn’t thinking straight with everything going on lately ☺️😂<br />I hope Becca and Adam have a lovely holiday. Sounds wonderful to be meeting up with Adam’s twin and his girlfriend, and to be celebrating their Birthdays 😊<br />I hope the journey to the airport isn’t too bad.<br />Have a good day everyone <br />Sending hugs to you all xxx<br />Sonia Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10959626260133692438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-43751493123956275522024-03-17T22:12:06.235+00:002024-03-17T22:12:06.235+00:00Hello Sandra and everyone,
Beautiful cards today e...Hello Sandra and everyone,<br />Beautiful cards today each one so lovely. <br />I’ve had a vey restful day today after all the excitement the last few days. It was lovely being able to visit my sister and spend time with daughter and granddaughter, they both enjoyed the trip to Liverpool, granddaughter loved the university and the city and daughter said she would love to go back to university herself. <br />Ladies I love your cards you are so gifted and inspiring, thank you for sharing them with us xxx<br />Time to head off to bed, good night everyone, sleep well.<br />Love Brenda xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-28456724859678699712024-03-17T22:04:02.308+00:002024-03-17T22:04:02.308+00:00Hi Sandra and all looking in. Beautiful cards toda...Hi Sandra and all looking in. Beautiful cards today. And thank you for the card demo yesterday. I will definitely want to have a go as I love the effect and it is so easy, just what I need at the moment. I did sit at my desk once but just gave up as I couldn’t get started on anything. I’ve missed looking in but had another migraine and feeling so very tired. Have an appointment with the Respiratory team on Wednesday so hope they can tell me if this tiredness is to be expected as an after effect of being ill at Christmas or if it is nothing to do with that! It’s been just about three months so hoped to be feeling much better by now. <br />Sending hugs to Brenda, Lilian and Janet and hope that your magnesium tablets help you with a better sleep pattern my lovely xx<br />Sleep well, or as best you can anyway. Take care. Love Sue xx<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-25075061757366208022024-03-17T14:23:43.352+00:002024-03-17T14:23:43.352+00:00Hi everyone
Beautiful cards on show today. I love ...Hi everyone<br />Beautiful cards on show today. I love the blue on Lilian's lovely flowers and Karen, you have used a pretty paper for the background.<br />Hope the weather is holding for you Sandra so you get the potting all done. It's been raining here this morning but it looks a bit better right now.<br />OH had to go shopping on his own this morning because I didn't have the best of nights. <br />Have a nice day everyone, many hugs to you all xxxMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05672255244916708700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-67252993850862691832024-03-17T13:40:00.344+00:002024-03-17T13:40:00.344+00:00Hi everyone
I love all of your beautiful cards on...Hi everyone <br />I love all of your beautiful cards on display today 😍<br />I am so very sorry that I forgot to send you my card, I’ve had a busy few days and not really been thinking straight! 🥺<br />Well we had a lovely day weather wise yesterday all the time I was at work! Then it started raining not long after I got home and been raining this morning too! <br />I’m off work now for a week and a half, and I’m so ready for the break. Got a few things planned and I can’t wait to see you in the week Sandra 😍<br />I hope you’re all having a good day <br />Sending hugs to you all xxxSonia Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10959626260133692438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-7414027360926091192024-03-17T13:28:14.194+00:002024-03-17T13:28:14.194+00:00Hello everyone, it’s dry, Washington the line.
To...Hello everyone, it’s dry, Washington the line.<br /><br />Today’s cards are lovely all different, Sandra I only used one pen per flower, so no blending involved, just a different blue for each flower. Simple.<br />Hope you all have a lovely Sunday the spring is on its way. Lilianlilianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16188496021858629196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-7982679218420984252024-03-17T08:58:52.422+00:002024-03-17T08:58:52.422+00:00Morning or is it afternoon? I have been up since 5...Morning or is it afternoon? I have been up since 5.30 dancing and singing and reading <br />Today’s cards are gorgeous I love the colour combinations on both - I rarely use Kitsch Flamingo Si you have inspired me to have a go <br />And Lilian- creating a patterned background with a smal stamp is a genius idea which I will definitely have a go at If I’m creating my own it’s usually a smooshy one<br />Have a great day everyone Benn called to build some blocks for Oscar<br />Take care xxkarenlottyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00314141032092834388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-30591682356809453492024-03-16T23:26:57.950+00:002024-03-16T23:26:57.950+00:00Hello, another damp day, heavy fog this morning. S...Hello, another damp day, heavy fog this morning. Still it’s supposed to be sunny tomorrow.<br /><br />That saying is so true, although I can still find things to buy.<br /><br />Your card from Sophie is very clever. <br />Your explanation of the sample card makes it look easy, will definitely have a go.<br /><br />Maria love your fabulous craft room, my room is more of a box room, so every thing tends to get piled on top of everything thing else.<br />Goodnight all Lilian lilianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16188496021858629196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-39813418225137776172024-03-16T19:12:26.464+00:002024-03-16T19:12:26.464+00:00Hi everyone
I'm sure if we got together with a...Hi everyone<br />I'm sure if we got together with all our crafting stuff we would have a very nice craft store. How lovely could that be with a little café in the back with Janet running it for us 😉<br />Sophie's card for you is fabulous 🥰 <br />Definitely going to try the card you made. It looked very tricky and it's not so will give it a go 😊<br />Thanks for liking my craft room. Yes it taken some years to get there but I'm now happy to sit and craft in there. You right tho Sandra, I forget where I put some things and in time I will move some around, fill the Die folders up again and build up the Inkpad Holder and the Paper storage that still in flat pack on the shelves. Haven't yet moved the stuff in from the garage so the shelves will be filled eventually 🤭😂<br />Sonia, hope work wasn't too long for you. Have a nice evening.<br />Karen, have a lovely day with the grandsons. <br />Lilian, do you notice any difference after stopping taking the meds or is it too soon ? <br />Brenda, hoping that you and John are alright.<br />Janet, hope to see you in again soon. Take care.<br />Sue, hoping that this weekend is good for you and no migraine. Look after yourself.<br />Sending many hugs to you all, take care. Maria xxx<br />Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05672255244916708700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-3695947003737850892024-03-16T08:48:06.435+00:002024-03-16T08:48:06.435+00:00Uhm! The saying is so so true! Your card from Soph...Uhm! The saying is so so true! Your card from Sophie is amazing She has just captured you all perfectly <br />Thank you for the card tutorial I am definitely going to have a go The simplest of ideas are usually the most effective aren’t they<br />I am so jealous of your beautiful room Maria I am lucky that I do have my own room but it’s such a mish mash of furniture and very higgledy piggledy that sometimes I just don’t want to go in there <br />The grandkids are staying over tonight So I need to sort out their room and clear away a few bits like hide the biscuit barrel and jelly babies which are usually in the living room for my benefit <br />Take care everyone xxkarenlottyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00314141032092834388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-70862883354072836282024-03-16T06:38:52.561+00:002024-03-16T06:38:52.561+00:00Hi everyone
Love the quote, so true 😉
Your card ...Hi everyone <br />Love the quote, so true 😉<br />Your card from Sophie is fantastic. I love how’s she included you all and the cats ☺️ Another one to treasure.<br />Thank you for sharing the card tutorial, it’s fabulous, and nice and easy ☺️<br />Maria, your craft room looks lovely. So much space and storage. I have to admit I’m a little jealous ☺️ Enjoy crafting in there.<br />A long day at work today, so I’m hoping it goes quickly!<br />Have a good day everyone whatever you’re doing <br />Sending hugs to you all xxxSonia Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10959626260133692438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-2211155463089817922024-03-15T20:42:09.982+00:002024-03-15T20:42:09.982+00:00Hello , another wet day.
Sorry to hear you are ha...Hello , another wet day.<br /><br />Sorry to hear you are having trouble sleeping, hope you can back to a “normal” sleep pattern.<br />Great sketch for next week Karen, hope you get your call back today. The good thing about working with a sketch is you have something to work with at the start.<br /> Hoping to start this weeks in the morning, have stamped out some flowers so I’ll use the them. Goodnight all Lilianlilianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16188496021858629196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-63211653416601047702024-03-15T17:07:57.391+00:002024-03-15T17:07:57.391+00:00Hi everyone
Great challenge for next week and I l...Hi everyone <br />Great challenge for next week and I love that sketch. Thank you for suggesting it Karen 😊<br />Sandra, I hope you start feeling better soon and your sleep pattern improves 🥰<br />Karen, hope you got your phone call and everything is ok 🥰<br />Hope you’re all having a good day <br />Sending hugs to you all xxxSonia Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10959626260133692438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-29335081205814858882024-03-15T15:03:22.904+00:002024-03-15T15:03:22.904+00:00Hi everyone
A nice sketch Karen, thanks. We haven&...Hi everyone<br />A nice sketch Karen, thanks. We haven't done one for ages so that be nice.<br />Sandra, hope you can get a better sleep pattern soon. Not nice when you keep waking up all hours and it takes so long to get back to sleep. Don't know what happened to me yesterday for I fell a sleep on the sofa around 9 pm and was in bed by 9.30🤭 must have been all the early mornings at mum and dad's 🤗<br />It's a nice day today so hopefully we will all feel a bit better in our aching bodies when the sunshine is here. <br />Had a messy fun day in the craft room today, some have gone in the bin but managed to get a card together for Sunday 😀<br />Hope you all have a good day and Karen, that you got the phone call that you waited on. Sending many hugs to you all, Maria xxx Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05672255244916708700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-63445067061723980522024-03-15T07:43:06.644+00:002024-03-15T07:43:06.644+00:00I hope you start getting some better sleep soon
I...I hope you start getting some better sleep soon <br />I hope you like the sketch idea ladies This morning I will be delivering a couple of cards to a friend I made two versions for her to choose and she wants both!<br />Having our hair done later Plus I’m waiting on a phone call from the hospital which should’ve materialised yesterday! If I haven’t heard by lunchtime I will be ringing them (again)<br />I hope everyone who is unwell have a better day today Take care everyone xxkarenlottyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00314141032092834388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-71684628225722720832024-03-14T22:37:35.841+00:002024-03-14T22:37:35.841+00:00Hello, another dull day, still chilly.
Sandra you...Hello, another dull day, still chilly.<br /><br />Sandra your card is great, can’t wait to see how to make it. Hope not too much measuring, as I tend to make mistakes.<br /><br />Not sure where today has gone, was hoping to do some crafting, but unpacked my new stamping platform, and tried stamping, seems really good. I tell when I’ve given it a good try out.<br />Have a good night, Lilianlilianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16188496021858629196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-77632473225797871542024-03-14T22:29:14.923+00:002024-03-14T22:29:14.923+00:00Hello Sandra and everyone,
Lovely paper you have u...Hello Sandra and everyone,<br />Lovely paper you have used for today’s card, it looks quite complicated to put together. Looking forward to you teaching us how you made it. xx<br />What a shame you didn’t get to go out with the girls - the bonus was you had Paul all to yourself xx<br />Good night everyone, sweet dreams. Love Brenda xxxBrendanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-82773382787240283652024-03-14T15:40:08.065+00:002024-03-14T15:40:08.065+00:00Hi everyone
Love your card today and look forward...Hi everyone <br />Love your card today and look forward to seeing the tutorial ☺️<br />Shame you weren’t up to going out with the girls yesterday, maybe next time. Nice you got to spend the day with Paul though, and I’m sure the girls had a lovely day together too ☺️<br />We’re off out for a meal tonight with James, Luke and Hayley so I’m looking forward to that.<br />Have a good rest of the day everyone <br />Sending hugs to you all xxxSonia Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10959626260133692438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-31549146478007650072024-03-14T12:30:41.185+00:002024-03-14T12:30:41.185+00:00Hi everyone
A very pretty card, couldn't be an...Hi everyone<br />A very pretty card, couldn't be anything else with these beautiful papers. Your journal page in purple and green is gorgeous, I love it.<br />OH and I are going over to Bedford for a meal later today. Toby's Carvery for £ 6, can't go wrong there. <br />Have a good day everyone and anyone not too good I wish you better soon, take care. Big hug from me xxxMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05672255244916708700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-26878248700271007942024-03-14T08:25:58.813+00:002024-03-14T08:25:58.813+00:00Lovely card idea I am looking forward to seeing th...Lovely card idea I am looking forward to seeing the tutorial on Saturday <br />It’s ashame you didn’t feel up to going out with the girls Please try and go next time they ask even if it’s only for part of the day They wouldn’t have asked if they didn’t want you to go These moments together are precious I miss not going shopping or just window shopping with my daughter now that she has a family <br />I am waiting on a phone call today from the respiratory team with the results of the scan I had in January 🤞for good news<br />Take care everyone xxkarenlottyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00314141032092834388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-54196506224366216562024-03-14T07:07:13.148+00:002024-03-14T07:07:13.148+00:00Oops bit too keen to publish 🤣
Brenda and Lilian,...Oops bit too keen to publish 🤣<br />Brenda and Lilian, I’m thinking of you both and wishing a less painful day xx I hope everyone looking in has a good day with at least a little crafting along the way. Take care. Love Sue xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956760013891051450.post-81466000101223963562024-03-14T07:03:08.038+00:002024-03-14T07:03:08.038+00:00Hi Sandra and all looking in. This technique gives...Hi Sandra and all looking in. This technique gives a great look, especially with those sweet papers. It’s lovely that Soph and Lucy now have a day off together , or at the moment at least. They would have enjoyed it if you went with them, but maybe you could go with next week? Hope to see you later xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com