LOVE !

Hi Everyone

Boy it is busy in the House of Hearts craft pod at the mo and I have only just given in for the day  .. . ..  I have been trying to be a good daughter though at the same time though so took some colouring with me and sat and talked with Mum this afternoon whilst colouring away.

Here is one of the image I enjoyed tickling with my ProMarkers .. ..

This used:

Image:  Teddy Bo

Sentiment:  Elusive Images (do I still put that now?)

Backing Paper:  Funky Fairy (sadly no longer trading)

ProMarkers

Adirondack Ink Pad

Chalks

Self Adhesive Gems

Ribbon and Cord from the Stash Box

and that is it for my make. 

Of course tonight Celebrity Big Brother starts.  Now normally this is something I would watch .. . I love watching people's attempts at being nice all the time LOL!!  Bit this time I told Hubby I wasn't watching so don't even put it on !!

What happens?

I come down from the craft pod to find that he has got it on the TV and is recording it in case I want to "rewind"!!!!  There will be trouble if he gets me hooked!!

Not much chance though because at the moment all these people are going in and so far I haven't the foggiest idea who any of these so called "celebrities" are!!!  LOL!!

Catch you again tomorrow .. .. hopefully a little earlier!!

Love

FOR YOU

Hi Everyone

I thought I was never getting here tonight!!

It has been one of those evenings where the phone hasn't stopped ringing.  Everytime I put it down it rang again .. .. .. until eventually on my last call the battery was going flat and kept beeping in my ear!!  It was so lovely to catch up with everyone.

Thankfully I managed to end the last call without it dying completely!!  Hence it is now back on charge!!  LOL!!!

So I won't mess about tonight.  Here is my share of the day (nice and orange to keep my buddy Sandra company!!).

Tee hee!!! Guess who wrote her post upstairs and accidentally published before adding the pictures downstairs?!!!!  That would be me!!  LOL!!

Is anyone else having their pictures rejected by Mr Blogger's server and then accepted when you try again .. .. or is that just me as well?!!!!

This used: 

Backing Paper:  My Minds Eye "Spring Papers" Free with a magazine ages ago
Image:  Pink Petticoat
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder "Swiss Dots"
Cuttlebug Die "Flowers"
Leone Em Pty Punch:  Ash Branch
ProMarkers
Sakura Gelly Roll Pen
Seam binding from the Stash Box

and that is me!!!

Off now for a very late meal of Spag Bol and Garlic Bread!!!  Yummy!!! 

Well after all that catching up on the phone is should be cooked!!

Catch you again tomorrow.

Love

OK - SUNGLASSES OFF NOW!!!

Hi Everyone

Tee hee!!!  Well after shocking everyone with my bright flower last night .. ... I am being gentler on your eyes today .. .. aren't I kind?  LOL!!!

A quick share tonight.

Who would have thought my favourite make of the wouldn't include an image!!

I just love the colours of the backing papers and think this one is going to get used lots and lots.

This used:

Sentiment:  Elzybells (sadly no longer trading)
Backing Papers: Raspberry Road
Martha Sewart Punches:  Valentine Lace and Doily Lace
Nestabilities:  Lacey Squares
Diamond Stickles
Ribbon, roses and pearls from the Stash Box


Edited -- -- I have had a few people ask which Raspberry Road paper collection the papers came from.  The set is called "Beach Bliss" and you can find it in the Dollar Store.  Bargain or what?

So a much more delicate look tonight.

Mega excitement in the House of Hearts today .. .. our tomatoes are starting to ripen woo hoo!!!  Can't wait until they are ready to sample!!

Have a lovely rest of the day everyone.

I'll catch you all again tomorrow.

Love Jules xx

GET YOUR SUNGLASSES ON!!!!

Hi Everyone

I hope that your Monday has been kind to you.

The weather has been lovely here in my neck of the woods but is likely to be going downhill .. ready for it to pick up again at the weekend.  Let's hope so!!

Here is my share for the day:

This used:

Backing Papers:  Raspberry Road
Sizzix Die:  "654901" Daisies #2
Josy Rose:  Nail Heads
A pair of those old fashioned plastic fancy edge scissors
Ribbon and brad from the Stash Box

and that is it for my make.

Now for the tale of the window blind.  My little craft pod is the very smallest bedroom in our house and I have been struggling by late afternoon with the sun blinding me and I have ended up having to pull curtains across and work in semi darkness !!

Anyway, I had a brainwave and asked hubby if we kept the old venetian blind that used to be in the small bedroom many years previous when occupied by little baby boy.  A search in the roof space found it!!  Yay!!!  That should improve matters.

But then the problem was actually fitting the blind back up.  We have changed the windows since then and the screw holes were now in a different place .. .. but the biggest problem of all .. .. my desk is pushed up to the window with no chance of it moving backwards or left or right.   Which meant hubby needed to climb on the desk!!  Eeekkk!!! 

Big clearing up job to give him access and me lurking behind him with the vacuum cleaner sucking up the plaster and brick as he drilled.  We must have made for brilliant and bewildering entertainment for anyone looking in. 

I gave the blinds a good hoover, washed them down twice (they were very dirty as they weren't wrapped up in the roof) and then I cleaned them with Mr Sheen (all whilst the blind was in-situ and whilst perched on the top of the desk).  They are sparkly like new again now!!  Plus I have taken the curtains down altogether which has made my little pod much brighter and given the appearance of being bigger.

So all round much better .. .. apart from feeling very old whilst perched on the desk cleaning.  What happened to the days when I could just leap up and down from anywhere and twist my legs any which way I wanted?!?!?  I must have looked a right sight from outside .. .. I certainly felt it .. .. especially when I kept getting cramp in my foot!!  LOL!! 

Anyway off to the bath now .. .. and I will catch you again tomorrow.

Love

JULES' CRAFTY SNIPPET CHALLENGE - WEEK 32

Hi Everyone

Another week has flown by and here I am again with my next batch of snippet makes.

Gosh I am getting a lot of playmates .. .. we must surely be making a dent in our snippet mountains by now!!!

Here are my makes for this week.  Only three I'm afraid because as per usual I am trying to cram far to much into my day .. .. added to which Hubby found a venetian blind in the roofspace that we used to have in the small bedroom .. .. more about that tomorrow or you won't get any other blog visits in .. .. LOL!!!

Edited to say .. .. I have had a few comments and emails about the Christmas tree asking whether it is a stamp or a digi image. 

It is actually part of a Woodware Clear Stamp Set "JGCL502" Christmas Ribbon Tree. 

I think my favourite is the Christmas Card this week.

So now it is time for the register of playmates for this week:

First past the gates and into the playground this week was Brenda sharing a gorgeous "all white" creation.  Loving what Brenda did with her snippets .. .. such beautiful little flowers .. .. and a great way to emboss.  Thanks for the inspiration Brenda.

Next was a regular snippet user .. ..  Sandra .. .. who created a gorgeous card and decoupaged her image into the bargain.  Love the finished look.  Sandra is trying to use up an orange mountain of snippets at the moment .. .. and is making a great job of it too!!

Helen joined in next with a lovely patriotic card she made and it was embellished with the most gorgeous flower.  I think flowers are a great way to lessen the snippet pile!!  Great make Helen .. thanks for playing along again.

My next playmate was another lady on a mission to reduce her snippets .. .. Lynne .. .. and she found a way of using up lots of snippets .. .. .. make lots of cards!!!  LOL!!!  Three beautiful makes from Lynne .. .. each one lovely in its own right.  Thank you for lots of inspiration Lynne xx

Irene played twice this week .. .. the first snippet make is here and the second one here.  Such beautiful cards Irene .. .. and fantastic photographs too .. .. so clear and bright!!  I love the embossing on them both and your colours.  Off course teddy steals the show .. .. because teddies are like that!! LOL!!!

Then another double player in the form of Sally.  Sally's first make is here and her second is here.. .. .. and if ever anyone thinks a snippet is too small to keep then just look what a lovely cards Sally has made with such small snippets.  Sally was following a colour challenge .. .. but they could both be done equally beautifully with lots of different colours!!

Bernie called by the playground next and shared not only a beautiful card but also a great tip for making your own stamp positioner too.  Great use of snippets on this lovely make and a fabby flower too .. .. I might have to look into how you make those .. .. they look gorgeous!!  Thanks for the tips and inspiration Bernie xx

Debs was next in the playground with a super card.  I love the stamp Debs used very much and the colour combo really works.  Great way to add a sentiment and all matted and layered perfectly.  Great job Debs!!!

Andria joined in the fun armed with two snippet makes as well this week.  The first can be found here and the second here.  The first one really made me smile and the second one is actually an ATC.  Brilliant for using up those snippets!!  Loving the text print on the image very much.  I must admit ATCs are not something I have ever gotten into .. . although I have been tempted, I think they would be far too addictive for me. 

Lisa was the next in line to share a gorgeous card in shades of black, grey and white.  This would be a great card for lots of occasions .. .. love the swirls and the bird!!  Such a neat finished look!!

My blog buddy Shell came along to play too this week.  Shell has what is probably the longest list of DT positions I have come across .. .. how on earth she keeps track of what is happing with them all amazes me.  She must be uber organised!!!  Anyway .. .. Shell had this lovely creation to share with us.  It is just perfect for any Harry Potter fans .. .. and uses the most gorgeous snippets!!

Tammy was the next to arrive in the snippet playground ... and what a lovely make she brought along to share.  A lovely array of snippets and a great way to use them.  Plus a selection of gorgeous buttons!!  A beautiful make.

My next playmate was Beryl who is continuing to use up her snippets and finding great ways of using her mirri card .. .. and I can never see the joins!!  A gorgeous personalised card Beryl .. .. I bet Megan loved it!!

Elizabeth shared three beautiful cards this week all that reminded me to emboss more!!!  I love the finished look Elizabeth has achieved .. .. especially with the embossed vellum.  It just goes to show a card doesn't have to be over complicted to be gorgeous.  You will find two of Elizabeth's cards here and the last one here (this one is gorgeous -  I love the finished look!!!).

Then a real reduction of snippets must have took place in Mandy's craft space because she shared three lovely makes this week.  One here, another here and the third one here.  I have a sneeky feeling that blogland is going to be flooded with takes on Mandy's first card.  It is brilliant!!  Love it Mandy!!

 

Another new face in the snippet playground this week was Hazel who also shared two fabby makes.  The first one you will find here and the second one here.  Both are following sketches and have used up a lovely snippet mountain all on their own.  Mmmmm... I might need to look at sketches a bit more closley .. . they could be a great way of using up a bit more of my mountain.  Having said that though mine "is" reducing!!!  Woo hoo!!!

Di came rushing into the playground, clutching her snippet make, thinking she was late .. .. but she wasn't .. .. the bell hadn't rang for the end of playtime.  There were still a few hours left LOL!!  Di shared a lovely card with gorgeous papers that looked like they were just meant to be together.  Cute little sentiment too.

Then last but not least was another "new recruit" .. .. Mary .. .. who rushed over all the way from California to come and join the fun in the snippet playground and with her she brought two lovely snippet makes which you can find here.  Both are so beautiful and summery .. .. but beware .. .. there is a gorgeous MS punch in use!!!  You might find you "need" it!!!!  LOL!!!

So that is the register called and hopefully everyone accounted for.

Thank you so much to everyone who has shared their snippet makes this week and kept me company.  So much lovely inspiration!!!  What a talented lot of playmates I have.

Enjoy what remains of Sunday and have a good week everyone.  I need to go on dinner duty now but will be back for a long overdue blog hopping session tonight .. .. wonder what you have all been up to?!?!?!?

Love

TOP TIPS IN CARDMAKING - LOL!!!

Hi Everyone

I hope your Saturday has been good.

Mine started super early as I wanted to get quite a few things done ahead of meeting up with my happy wedding couple this afternoon.

I was well pleased because even before Hubby had made an appearance this morning I had managed to get my card made ready for sharing tonight, and also draft up what is fast becoming a mega post for my Sunday Snippet Challenge LOL!!!

So first my share .. .. and then my top tips on what not to do when making a card using glossy accents.

This used:

Image:  Bugaboo
Sentiment:  Computer Generated
Backing Papers:  Aimee Asher
Josy Rose:  Nail Heads
ProMarkers and Chalk
Pinking Shears
Cord from the Stash Box
AND NO GLOSSY ACCENTS!!!  See below ...............

OK so now it is time for my top tips.

Tip No. 1.  When you have finished making a card and you are pleased with it "just leave it alone"!!

Tip No. 2.  When you return to your card don't be tempted to alter it because of  "things that don't matter" LOL!!  As you can probably tell from the way this post is going I didn't follow tip number 1.

I had put glossy accents all over the balloon to give it a great shine .. .. as I was leaving it on my desk all day a lovely thick layer had loads of time to dry.

BUT ... .. ..

when I returned to my creation many hours later I decided that the glossy accents had turned my balloon a shade of orange .. .. it was no longer the lovely red it was supposed to be!!  :-(

SO .. ..

Tip No. 3  When you are not happy with the colour that your work has turned DO NOT be tempted to try and colour over the top of your dried glossy accents with ProMarkers!!!  Yes it will recolour it, yes it will still shine a bit .. .. but it looks naff!!

SO .. ..

Tip No. 4  If you try to wipe off the added ProMarker ink from your glossy accents with babywipes be careful you do not catch any other part of your card with the babywipe.. .. .. or you will get red smudges that cannot be removed.

Tip No. 5 .. .. if all else fails rip off the offending balloon .. .. cover the smudged area with a snippet .. .. print off and colour another balloon .. .. .. AND DO NOT ADD GLOSSY ACCENTS.

LOL!!!

Oh I wish I had just left the orange looking balloon in place .. .. I am sure I could have made another card in the time I have spent faffing about!!  But I hate waste and couldn't bear to throw it away.

Anyway, that is me for today .. .. all out of tips for now!!!  Tee hee!!

Can I thank everyone for their lovely comments yesterday on my boxed wedding card.  I am so sorry that I haven't had time to return them yet.. ..  and I know I won't have chance until at least tomorrow evening  .. .. so big apologies all round.  What a rubbish blog buddy I am at the moment .. .. but I will get back on track eventually.

See you tomorrow with my snippet collection .. .. I have lined some bits up ready so hopefully I will be able to throw those together at some stage - I have a few ideas buzzing around my little brain .. .. thankfully!!.

Have a great evening everyone.

Love

HAPPY COUPLE - ALL BOXED UP !!

Hi Everyone

Another dull and miserable day here today .. .. but only dull and miserable weatherwise .. .. not in my craft pod!!!  That is always an exciting and happy place!!

I have a very busy weekend ahead of me .. .. brides to see and my lovely Sis and her chappie are coming for a "sleepover" .. .. so I need to get myself organised.

So in an attempt to get somewhere with this masterplan I thought I would post nice and early (for me) and get ahead of the game.

What better way of getting in the wedding spirit (not that it takes soppy me any effort at all) than making a wedding card .. ..

Prepare for photo overload!!!!!!!!!

This used:

For the card:
Image:  Lili of the Valley (one of my favourites from them)
Sentiment:  Lili of the Valley
Backing Paper:  Pink Petticoat
Woodware Punch:  Inverted corner
ProMarkers
Adirondack Ink Pad:  Pink Sherbet
Glamour Dust
Diamond Stickles
Ribbons, cord, flowers, charm and pearls from the Stash Box

For the Box:
Self Assembly Box
Anita's Sentiment Stamp
Silver Embossing Powder
Go Kreate Die:  Frilly Square #3
Heart Vellum for the fold over wrap
Diamond Stickles
Flowers and pearls

So that is me for today.

Off to go and get some of that organising done .. .. plus I also need to pop and see Mum.

Have a lovely rest of Friday everyone and a good weekend.

By the way .. .. .. did you manage to find the heart today?  LOL!!!

Love

HAPPY NEW HOME

Hi Everyone

Hope your day has been good.  Mine has flown by.  I am sure days are shorter than they used to be!!!

Things seem to be calming down on the streets .. .. let's hope we are starting to see an end to the madness.

Only one card I can share today .. .. all the rest have been orders .. .. or more of those little handbags that I made a few weeks ago.  I am planning on taking a load of these to the Festival next month so have been making a few each day.  I think it would be a bit boring if I showed you a handbag every day though  LOL!!!

So here is the one card I can share:

This used:

Image:  Image: Crafty Individuals "CI-263"
Sentiment:  Computer Generated
Backing Paper:  Aimee Asher
Vellum
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder:  Script
Papermania:  Raffia Lace
X-Cut Punch:  Flower
Josy Rose Nail Heads
My Trust Sewing Machine
Crystal Stickles
Ribbon, cord and charm from the Stash Box

So that is me for today.

No scandal and no news .. .. just a card LOL!!

Have a lovely evening and I will catch you again tomorrow.  I have a pile of inserts that need putting into cards and then a pile of ironing!!  Yuk!!!!

Love

LIGHT THE NIGHT

Hi Everyone

Well a wet and windy day here today .. .. and even a tad cold!!!   Long sleeves have been out today in the House of Hearts.

Let's hope these louts on the streets are nesh and don't want to go out in the cold tonight!!! 

I am just so shocked, and even scared, by what I am seeing and hearing .. .. and at the same time touched by the willingness of people to clear up the trail of mess and destruction that is being left behind.  I actually felt sorry for the Prime Minister today .. .. I wouldn't want his job no matter how much they paid me!!

Anyway, I will drop the subject as I could go on for ever !!

Here is my share for today:

This used:

Image:  Penny Black "3687K" Light the Night
Sentiment:  Woodware Clear Stamps "FRCL128" Circular Greetings
Backing Papers:  Aimee Asher
Woodware Punch:  Daisy
Nestabilities:  Scalloped Circle
Martha Stewart Punch:  Traditional Scallop
ProMarkers
Fruit Punch Stickles
Ribbon and brad from the Stash Box

Hopefully I will get time for a bit of blog hopping later .... but it is a tad busy here at the moment (all good but busy). 

Catch you again tomorrow

Love

HAPPY BIRTHDAY (HOW ORIGINAL IS THAT)

Hi Everyone

I won't start off tonight by saying that I hope you have all had a good day.

Personally I think it has been an awful day having watched all the aftermath last night's happenings.  What is the world coming to?

My Big Baby Boy lives near Clapham and when we saw some of the awful pictures last night we recognised some of the shops and knew that it was all close to him.

I was so relieved when I spoke with him first thing this morning and knew he was OK.  I certainly didn't sleep very much!

Here is my share of the day:

This used:

Image:  Penny Black "3865K" Gossamer
Sentiment:  Papermania "Stamping for Him"
Backing Paper:  Pink Petticoat
Josy Rose:  Nail Heads
Small Black Seed Beads
Shrink Plastic
My Trusty Sewing Machine
Woodware Corner Punch
ProMarkers
Ribbons from the Stash Box

and that is me.

Looks like my cards are going through a blue phase this week!!  That means blue snippets will be on the increase LOL!!!

So that is me for today.

I'll catch you again tomorrow  -  hopefully after a better night's sleep than last night .. .. but that will depend on the news this evening!!!!

Love

FRIEND TO FRIEND

Hi Everyone

Just a quick share today as I am running a little behind schedule  .. ..  still a few things to do before I can flop into relax mode!!

Here is my share of the day:

This used:

Image:  Magnolia "Big Daisy"
Sentiment:  Great Impressions "E411"
Backing Paper:  Aimee Asher
Papermania:  Exquisite Vellum Collection
My Trusty Sewing Machine
Glamour Dust
Ribbon, cord, brads and charm from the Stash Box

So lots of hearts for you to spot tonight!!!

I hope Monday has been kind to you.  We have had lots of sunshine, lots of rain and a strong breeze .. .. so no watering of the crops today .. .. but we are just off to see what needs picking.  The courgettes are coming on well now and we need to keep picking them before they get too big otherwise I won't keep on top of using them!!

OK off to see what there is to harvest and I will hopefully catch up with you later.

Love

JULES' CRAFTY SNIPPET CHALLENGE - WEEK 31

Hi Everyone

I hope you are all having a good weekend.

Hubby and I spent a lovely day with our friends yesterday and had a lovely meal out last night.  The prices are no different to a take-away and you take your own drinks so it makes for a great night (and no washing up!!!).

The day flew by.  Lots of talking from us ladies .. .. .. and still we hadn't finished after 12 hours together !!  LOL!!  Then surprise of surprises .. .. hubby's football team won!!!  Let's hope this good start to the season is a taste of things to come!!

So after no crafting yesterday my fingers were itching to get cracking good and early so here are my snippet makes for this week.

I had lots of lovely company again in the snippet playground last week .. .. .. so here I am with the register to share the creations of all my lovely playmates.. ..

First up was Carole who shared an abundance of snippet makes .. .. lots and lots of inspiration on Carole's post.   Carol hasn't been able to do much crafting recently due to work pressures and the revamping of her wonderful craft room (if you have a look at Carole's whole blog you will see a fantastic picture showing the finished look).  It is heavenly!!

Next Helen shared a fantastic snippet make.  I just love the image, the colours, the embossed stars .. . well everything about this make really.  It all looks wonderful on that kraft background!  Helen also admitted to me that she too has a mountain of snippets to clear .. .. .. so there are quite a few of us about!!  LOL!!!  At least we are doing something about it!! 

Andria joined in the fun next with a beautiful Christmas card.  I love the way this has been personalised and the colours and distressing look so effective.  Lots of snippets used up on this one!!  Well done Andria .. great inspiration.

The next snippet share is from Sandra and she has created a gorgeous and "tasty" card with her snippets.  Loving the little cupcake images on this one and the dimension added with the scrummy toppings.  Great idea Sandra!!

My next playmate was Irene who actually joined in twice this week.  The first make was a special one for her hubby who has a special birthday on the way this week (I hope he hasn't looked at your blog Irene and spoilt his surprise).   Irene's second project makes use of a fantastic cutting and embossing folder .. .. something else added to my "one day" list!!!   Loving the finished look of this and the little pearls are the perfect finishing touch.  Two fabulous shares Irene .. .. thank you!

My next playmate was Lynne who is issuing a health warning before you look at her lovely creation.  She is suggesting that sunglasses may be required!!  LOL!!!  It is a great share and a good way to use up even the smallest of snippets!!!

Carol came along to the playground next (and we were very kind and didn't give her the birthday bumps .. .. hope you had a good day Carol).   Carol made a lovely Christmas card and I loved the ribbon and little tag on this make very much.

Along with another lovely Christmas card was Beryl.   Quite a little Christmas theme happening this week!!!  Beryl used the most gorgeous papers and shows how with a clever layout you can disguise your snippet joins.  A lovely touch of sparkle to this one too!!

A hyperactive Sally came along to play this week too .. .. with three lovely snippet makes.  The first one you will find here.  The second here.  The the third and final (and my favourite of the three) here.  All of Sally's creations were beautiful but there was something extra special about the last card and matching tag that I love!!  Thank you for all this lovely inspiration Sally xx.

Di joined the playground next with a lovely card that uses the most gorgeous shades of orange and great embossing.  This uses one of my favourite Sizzix dies .. .. Tattered Florals.  The post was entitled "A Little Bit of Sunshine on a Cloudy Day" .. .. and it certainly was a bit of sunshine.  Thanks Di!!

There was a lovely make next from Brenda.  If featured lots of Penny Black stamps (and as anyone who knows my blog will know .. .. I love my Penny Blacks!!).  I loved how Brenda made her background and the gorgeous colours she used.  Beautiful work Brenda and very inspirational!!

Amanda was out to play next and shared some wonderful snippets on her lovely creation.  I particularly loved the brick wall paper!!!  Great image too and the perfect card for the youngsters .. .. and there was even a heart  making an appearance too LOL!!

My next playmate was Sylvia-Anne who shared the most gorgeous make .. .. not only a wonderful card but a wonderful photograph too!!  I think I need some photography lessons from you please Sylvia!!  Love the dimension and the colours on this very much!! 

Tammy used up some of her snippets beautifully on her make.  I love Tammy's colour choices and the cute flowers and buttons.  There is a wonderful little background tutorial with this post too .. .. thank you for that Tammy!!

Rosie was next into the playground and brought with her the most gorgeous new baby card.  It was beautifully paper pieced and personalised.  It will make a wonderful keepsake for the proud new parents that's for sure.

Then last but not least there was another Christmas card added to the mix.  This was provided by Katina who has used up her snippets in a great way .. .. by teabag folding!!  This is something I haven't tried myself .. but perhaps I should.   A great finished look Katina!!  Thank you throwing another technique into the mix xx

So there we go. 

Lots of lovely inspiration .. .. thank you ladies for keeping me company and for providing lots of lovely ideas for everyone.  It is so nice to have playmates.

Have a great evening everyone and I am hoping to have a good catch up later.

Love

SHARING MY "GIGGLY TUMMY"

Hi Everyone

I just know I am not going to have chance to make and share anything today .. .. too much talking and catching up to be done with my lovely friend.

But I have had some exciting news I can share.

I won the Penny Black Saturday Challenge last week and am going to be a Guest Designer for September woo hoo!!!

I will catch you all with my snippets tomorrow.

Love

FUNKY HAND MEETS FOREVER FRIENDS

Hi Everyone

Well I made it after all.

Mr Electric man didn't take too long so I had time to make a quick share alongside a couple of orders.

I can't show you the orders but I can show you my little stitchy make:

This used:

Backing Papers:  Funky Hand Papercraft Factory "Colour Me Happy"
Image and Sentiment:  Forever Friends
My Trusty Sewing Machine
Pinking Shears
Sizzix Die:  Stars
Glamour Dust
Ribbons from the Stash Box  (or to be more honest .. .. from the top drawer in the spare bedroom LOL!!)

.. .. and there you go.

I now need to go and re-load the wall unit which has made its way back into its rightful place and try to make everywhere look respectable ahead of some lovely visitors arriving tomorrow.  I feel an early "get up" might be needed in the morning to finish off!!  LOL!!!

I will get to spend a lovely day catching up with a very special friend and my hubby gets to go to the first football game of the new season with my friend's husband (who is also a special friend).

Then once hubby's team have lost he will come home and we will then be off out for an Indian meal.

So I might be a little bit AWOL on the visiting front I'm afraid but I will catch up with everyone eventually.

Love