STORM'S PAD

2012 !!!!! Welcome Back to My Blog!

2012-01-30T22:21:00.002Z

At last I have managed to post on my own blog! I have been AWOL for months as blogger didn't like me at all :( and couldn't leave comments on other blogs either :(

Anyhoo, I'm back now (hopefully no more problems) and off we go ...............

Some "NEW" JACK PHOTOS

2011-07-30T15:13:00.007+01:00

Watching the deer at "The Scottish Deer Centre", Cupar

Being a "duck" at our flat in St. Andrews . . it took a while to get this photo as Jack didn't realise he wasn't to eat the pringles straight away LOL

I'm ready to go to the new "Glasgow Museum of Transport".....

Jack and his wee friend Kayla looking for boats on the River Clyde.....

Changes

2011-07-29T23:42:00.003+01:00

A lot of things have changed since I blogged in May and I will keep it short and without drama :D
We are now a family of 5, Craig, Lauren, Blair, little Jack and I.
Alan left the family at the begining of June.

We are doing fine and had our usual holiday in St Andrews making lots of new memories and were very lucky with the weather.

I've been to tons of crops since I last blogged but don't seem to have produced much (this sounds familiar) and plan to change this as of Sunday when I'm cropping in Stirling . . if I make it there .. . that's a whole other story lol >>>>>
Last Friday I hurt my back and have SI joint dysfunction !!! The pain has been terrible and I've been doped up to the max since then. Fortunately, I'm feeling much better today and think all the various pills and gels are now working :D

I had the most wonderful weekend down in Debden at the beginning of the month with some amazing friends and I travelled with my good friend Izzy. Have already booked for next year ;)

Onward and upward has to be the motto for this year and I intend to keep it going . I have the support of my loving family and wonderful friends . . what more can I ask

chat soon
Val xxx

YEAH!!!

2011-07-29T18:14:00.001+01:00

At last I have my blog fixed !!! It's only taken 2 months!
Just a wee note to say I'm back xxx

STILL HERE ! !

2011-05-23T14:44:00.002+01:00

Just life getting in the way of blogging again :)

I've been to so many crops over the last couple of months that I can't actually remember them all !

I've had my usual one at Stewarton every Thursday evening (just love this weekly crop), a couple in Stirling on Sundays :). One in Uddingston which Izzy and I are going to again next week OR it could be the week after next :). The charity crop for Arthritis Care in Kilmarnock (next one in Milngavie in June).
We have one lined up for Edinburgh at the beginning of June and another new one in East Kilbride also in June PLUS the all day Stewarton crop and the Stirling crops next week and again in June ! ! !

The big question is . . . did I actually scrap?? Well, yes and no :D I do tend to do a lot of chatting and a little less scrapping but I have managed a few layouts over the last few months AND since I haven't uploaded any for the best part of this year I could bore you with quite a few . . . eventually ;D

I decided to make a couple more Pop Pop Fizz Fizz mini albums ( these were little albums made from cd folders shown on the old days of "Club Scrap" tv weekly) I have been trying to find thick card to make the folders as they are impossible to source ready made in the UK. My friend Lynne gave me some card to try so tonight I'm going to be making templates :D

Only bit of unfortunate news is that I have slipped something in my SI joint and have been a lot of pain for weeks ( now have a walking stick which I'd had for a couple of weeks before venturing outside with it, purely vanity I suppose). I was meant to have a weeks bed rest and lots of diazapam but that only lasted two days lol Now ready to start physio next week . . . the joys lol

I'M BACK . . . .

2011-04-02T14:11:00.004+01:00

And hopefully full of inspiration and raring to go . . . . to all the crops I have lined up for the next few months :D
Next Sunday is the all day crop at Stewarton and I'm really looking forward to it :D
Next week I have a crop in Stirling then The Sincerely Yours craft show at the end of the month, crops in Uddingston, Kilmarnock and Stiling in May and then Milngavie and Stirling so far, in June !!!! PLUS . . . . the weekly crops in Stewarton on Thursday evenings.

CROP TART ME ??? YOU BET YA :D :D

I have found my camera cable now so expect a pile of layouts hitting your screen any day now !

ALL SCRAPPED OUT. . . .

2011-02-28T22:00:00.002Z

I had another super break at "South Littleton" in Rattray :) :)
3 days of crafting with friends what could be better?? AND . . . I got to feed the beautiful "Big Maxxxxx" :)

I managed a few layouts in between chatting, laughing and eating :) Actually I had better check my layouts for "squintiness" as I did have rather a lot of painkillers while I was scrapping (bad back/neck)and this could reflect on my layouts lol.

I have said many times before how wonderful South Littleton is for a relaxing break or a scrapping weekend and this visit was every bit as good.
Hazel, if you are reading my blog could you please adopt me ??? I am very quiet, clean and good with horses and I promise to clean the scrapping room for you every day ;) ;)

TO THE "BARM" AGAIN . . .

2011-02-22T19:52:00.004Z

South Littleton . . . . here I come again lol

On Thursday I am off to Perth for some R and R staying in a hotel overnight and then on to South Littleton in Rattray on Friday ( after a lunch stop) for a scrapping weekend with 5 friends :D

I am not organised craft wise (no surprise there) but my case is organised and the ironing etc at home is all up to date :D

I'm actually dreading going into my craft room as it's in such a mess! I was looking for something a couple of weeks ago and turned the room upside down and then . . . closed the door ! Thankfully, anything I've needed since then has been in one of my totes.
So, that's a job for tomorrow :)

Oh! I've found my camera lead so be ready for PHOTOS!!!!!!

AT THE "BARM"

2011-02-18T13:54:00.004Z

Or as most people call it "South Littleton Farm" Rattray, Perthshire.

Lauren, Jack and I had 4 super days in "The Bothy" at South Littleton ( Jack calls it the barm lol) The weather wasn't too bad and didn't keep us indoors as there was far too much exploring to be done by our 2 year old animal lover :D
Jack loved all the ponies and horses but he adored Big Maxxxx ( the biggest horse there ) We spent many an hour feeding them carrots, apples and hay :D. The Highland cows were a big favourite too and they were so friendly coming over to the fence when they saw and heard Jack approaching :D

We had a few tears when he realised we were coming home and Maxxxxx wasn't coming with us :( we've assured him we'll be coming back later in the year.

Hazel and David, thank you once again for a super break and I'll be seeing you again next weekend ;) ;)

A BIG WOO HOO ! ! !

2011-02-02T11:18:00.002Z

I am so chuffed this morning :D

Late last night I read on facebook that I was one of two winners in an Echo Park competition :D It was totally unexpected and I'm delighted :D I think the prize is either "For The Record" range or "Springtime! both are new releases and both are equally beautiful. I'll be delighted with either as I adore Echo Park Papers . . . you probably realise this if you read my blog regularly lol

OK THIS IS NOT FUNNY . . . .

2011-01-31T21:36:00.004Z

I know I can be scatter brained and forgetful and a little dolly dimple at times BUT this time someone has definitely STOLEN/ HIDDEN my camera cable ARRRGGHHHHH!!!

I know I put it away safely . . . I can't remember where BUT I know it was somewhere safe and now it's gone!!!

The upshot is . . . still can't share new photos or layouts :(

Yesterday I had a lovely lunch with friends, one of whom took, shall we say an alternative route to the restaurant *cough* Izzy lol. After lunch and chatting we had a little shopping trip to Craft World, well it would have been extremely rude to bypass a craft shop ;). I have to say that I was very restrained and only bought some ribbon, white cardstock and 4 12x12 papers !! Shock Horror lol.
It's ok I'm not ill just all shopped out after last Sunday :D

I have signed up for a photography course which starts tomorrow, the great thing about it is it's FREE ! It runs for the whole of February and I'm looking forward to the first prompt tomorrow :D It's called "The Joy of Love" and can be found on facebook ( I've tried to add a link but it's not letting me :( )

TIRED OUT :D

2011-01-24T22:18:00.003Z

Having been at home most of the time since late November I am so tired after being out all weekend BUT it's a happy tired :D :D

The Thursday evening crop at Stewarton was thwarted by FOG !! Not just a little fog but PEA SOUP FOG !! I'm beginning to think I'm destined not to get there at all on Thursday evenings lol.

Saturday morning still saw fog but the fact that it wasn't dark meant that I was ready to scrap and headed off to Cumbernauld :D I have to admit I didn't scrap too much and spent more time chatting and laughing :D

Sunday morning I was raring to go and had great intentions of scrapping up a storm . . . after buying as much stash as I could carry home lol.
In the end I did a couple of layouts and again chatted, laughed, drank tea/coffee and chatted some more . . . it was great to relax and meet up with old and new friends alike :D

I will photograph my creations tomorrow and upload ( if I can locate the dreaded camera cable yet again lol )

FIRST POST OF 2011

2011-01-19T22:26:00.003Z

Better late than never though lol

2010 didn't end too well and 2011 didn't start well either due to boring health problems BUT things are improving now so onward and upward :D :D

Now that all the Festivities are well and truly over it's back to serious crafting :D Begining with 3 crops this week alone !!! YES 3 !!!

On Thursday evening the Stewarton weekly crop
On Saturday the Cumbernauld all day crop AND
On Sunday the Stewarton all day crop !

I shall be all cropped out :D

Watch out for layout photos next Monday :D :D

SNOW AGAIN ! ! !

2010-12-18T22:48:00.003Z

Well, the weather outside is frightful,
But the fire is so delightful . . .

I think we are in for a very long winter and goodness knows what January and February will bring as these are usually the real winter months !

We've had about 1 inch of snow today which is nothing compared to other parts of the UK . . BUT the fact that the side roads and most pavements were covered in black ice prior to the latest snowfall makes traveling on foot or by car treacherous.

Frosty the Snowman
Was a jolly happy soul . . .

The snowman Jack, Blair and I built over two weeks ago has finally melted away. All that remains is a large puddle of ice and a carrot ! Somehow I don't think that will be the only snowman of this winter :D

O Christmas tree O Christmas tree,
How lovely are your branches . . .

Our Christmas tree has been up since the 8th December, Jack loves it and likes to sit with only the tree lights lighting the room. We thought he might take the baubles off but so far it has stayed intact lol

He's making a list
Checking it twice . . .

The "LIST" is complete and if you are not on it you know you have been very naughty ;) Santa has only the wrapping and delivering to do now :D

SNOW MUCH FUN . . . .

2010-11-30T20:18:00.006Z

Thought I'd share some photos of Jack having fun in the snow on Sunday and Monday :D

We took him to our local primary school on Sunday and he had so much fun sledging down the hills and then being pulled home on the sledge by Grandpa and Mummy :D

SNOW ! SNOW ! SNOW !

2010-11-27T10:27:00.003Z

Snow arrived here late last night which was unexpected as all the forecasts had said.... none till Sunday and even then just a thin covering !

So . . . no cropping in Cumbernauld for me today BUT I'm going to pretend I'm at the crop and shut myself in my craft room till 4pm and SCRAP!! :D

I did manage to the crop in Stewarton on Thursday evening and even got there and back without a hitch ( with a little help from Lynn ;) ) which was a huge improvement on last week :D
Im already looking forward to next week and especially the following week as there will be "chocolate" involved. . .shhhh don't tell everyone lol

I've decided that I am following in my friends Izzy and Lynn ( another Lynn :D ) footsteps and have become a "crop tart" lol as I now have crops lined up in Stewarton, Cumbernauld, Doune and Dunoon !!!
Any other recommendations gratefully received ;)

MORE NEW STASH !!! . . .

2010-11-20T15:48:00.009Z

I must stop going places where I find loads of lush new scrapbooking stash .. NOT lol

I have made a few little purchases recently and should now stop before I spend all the Christmas money lol

It's very hard for me to resist Christmas stash as I have a complete mental block with anything remotely festive and can't stop myself ( it's frightening to think what my attic will be like in another 5 years or so, it's groaning with decorations already)

On Thursday evening I ventured out to the crop in Stewarton. I'd had such a good time at the Sunday all day crop and having missed last week due to bad weather I was really looking forward to it. All the girls are so lovely and welcoming and it was good to relax and chat for a few hours :D The journey home was another matter and what should have taken about 25 mins took me an hour and a quarter !!! AND I didn't hit the motorway once lol. Alan has said he'll take me over this weekend so I know how to get there and back safely next week :D

So what have a bought . . . .

Not all Christmassy ;) and I did buy some My Mind's Eye, Fine and Dandy range but can't upload photos for some reason. The Prima papers and pad "too cute" are well, too cute lol and I have big plans for the Tando Christmas stuff ( including large trees which I haven't uploaded) . . . best get into my craft room tonight and get to work instead of just talking about it lol

I'M MAKING A LIST . . . .

2010-11-09T17:29:00.005Z

Checking it twice . . three times . . four times, as usual :D

Have started serious Christmas shopping now, which I love :D and got a few bits and pieces yesterday and today. I'm adding to and ticking off "The List" as I go and I'm happy! happy! happy! Did I say . . . . . I LOVE CHRISTMAS . . . . .

I was cropping with friends on Sunday and was quite productive with layouts (unusual for me as I tend to chat more and scrap less at crops)lol
I also bought some lovely stash which, of course I NEEDED ;)
We did a mini class with mica mists and chipboard which was fun and the mica mist colours are to die for YUM! ( a couple seemed to land in my basket ;))

Friday 12th . . ..

I was meant to be at a crop yesterday but the weather here was awful, torrential rain and high winds, so I decided to stay safely at home, disappointing but safety first ;)

This weekend will have me doing a bit more Christmas shopping :D armed with my trusty "list" lol

Deck the halls with boughs of holly
fa lalalala lala la la

ADDING TO THE LIST . . . .

2010-11-04T20:22:00.004Z

I eventually had my consultation with my neurologist today, I say eventually as the hospital is a maze of buildings and I didn't have a clue where I was going! The pouring rain and fading light didn't help matters lol

I don't know yet if my brain is bigger than a golf ball BUT I do know that I now have "vertigo" to add to my long list of health problems AND parts of my left arm are numb !!!! I've got to laugh though as it's not life threatening and I'll just keep popping even more pills.

My MRI has been booked for a few weeks ahead and I think they are going to give me a complete overhaul . . .I'm sure I heard one of the docs say . . . . we have the technology, we can make her better, faster and stronger . . .LOL

I am ashamed to admit that I left the hospital after having blood taken and forgot my sister Isy who was sitting patiently in the waiting room OOPS . . I did remember about her eventually and went back . lol

WHAT HAVE I LEARNED RECENTLY???

2010-11-04T18:17:00.006Z

Well, I've learned that even when you help someone as much as you possibly can . . . . sometimes it's still not enough !

I've learned that "friendship" means different things to different people !

I've learned that you can outlive your usefulness !

I've learned that the more you do, the more you are expected to do !

I've learned that familiarity CAN breed contempt !

I've learned that making too many excuses for someone is a mistake !

AND

I've learned that sometimes, just sometimes I need to put myself first .

MORE STAMPS . . . .

2010-11-01T21:35:00.008Z

Thought I would show you a few of the Lili of The Valley stamps I bought last week, I LOVE LOVE LOVE these stamps and have quite a collection now :)
First is this darling little birdhouse complete with cute robin

Next is this baby Christmas image, how cute is this :D

This image reminds me of Nurse Nancy from The Twinkle lol, I love it :D

All the LOTV stamps are beautiful and after having seen the wonderful samples I know I'll be buying lots more . . . especially after 12th of this month when the new releases will be online :D

PAYING THE PRICE . . .

2010-10-30T18:17:00.003+01:00

Well,I am certainly paying the price for wandering around the SECC on Thursday. Even though I had several breaks during the afternoon I'm still very sore all over! I reckon if I could have a new body from neck to knees I would be ok lol.The only upside ( and there has to be one lol) is that I've slept really well the last two nights due to all the meds I've had to throw down my throat lol !!

This evening I'm going to do a little bit more of my Advent calendar, it's been sadly neglected this week but no excuses tonight :) I need to trace out templates for the back, roof and drawers, choose papers ( they have to be PERFECT, well, it is for Christmas) decide what numbers will look best and plan what embellishments are needed to adorn the front ! ! !

Next week I have my appointment with my consultant neurologist, he's going to check if I do indeed have a brain larger than a golf ball or if it's just a rumour. lol

THE SECC . . .

2010-10-28T22:27:00.004+01:00

Today I ventured out to the craft fair at the SECC, it was soooo busy when I arrived that I only lasted 30 minutes before I needed a break.

My first port of call was the "Lili of the Valley" stand WOW! WOW! WOW! their stamps are all so beautiful and to see the samples in real life was amazing. A few stamps just happened to call out to me and I had to bring them home lol

Next was the search for the Echo Park "Winter Time" range of papers ( a must have for me) I had to have the whole collection it is beautiful.

I also bought a few masks, chipboard Christmas shapes, MME Lost and Found papers, some charms, a few little storage pots and some templates.

WOO HOO . . . . ECHO PARK ! !

2010-10-21T23:01:00.004+01:00

I have just read on UKscrappers that the new "Winter Time" range from Echo Park has landed in the UK !

I can't wait to get my paws on this collection . . . and will hopefully only have to wait till next Thursday when I go to the craft fair at the SECC :D

A CRACKING SCRAPPING WEEKEND . . .

2010-10-18T21:49:00.004+01:00

I was away to Rattray in Perthshire for a weekend of scrapping with friends. There was lots of chatting, eating, laughing and relaxing, BUT on my part not a lot of scrapping lol.
Yet again David and Hazel at Southlittleton Farm made us most welcome and as usual the accommodation and scrapping room were second to none :D

Needless to say, we have booked up again for the start of next year so roll on 2011

Val xxx

I'M GOING IN . . . . . .

2010-10-04T12:14:00.006+01:00

I'm making a start on my Tesco Advent Calendar today :D
I have . . . paint (three lots), sanding block (hopefully not needed), papers, jewels, shimmers, glamour dust, embellies and lots of glue!!

Here's the before photo . . . in it's original glory (taken from last years brochure)

Also have the most adorable Twiddleybitz "attic town house" and "bird cage on pedestal" to alter for Christmas, so they'll need assembling and painting too :D

Before photo . . .

and they last before photo . . .

WOW ! ! BUSY OCTOBER . . .

2010-10-01T12:48:00.005+01:00

I can't believe it's October and only 85 days till the big man arrives. lol

This is going to be a very busy month . . .

This weekend . . I was supposed to be having lunch with my sis tomorrow ( she's just back from holiday ) and meeting up with friends on Sunday . . both have had to be cancelled as my neck and shoulder are bad again :(
AND
3 birthdays
2 weekends away (1 Alan and 1 mine)
4 hospital appointments . . 1 down 3 to go . . .
1 doctor appointment
4 crops
1 craft fair
1 school meeting
and probably more to be added as the month progresses LOL
(edited 5/10)

Today I succumbed and bought the new Bo Bunny, Winter Joy paper range and some embellishments, well it would be very rude not to buy the bits that match the papers lol

I LOVE Christmas and this range is beautiful

Here's a little taster from the Bo Bunny website . . .

BIRTHDAY PARTY . . .

2010-09-27T22:37:00.005+01:00

This time it was a celebration for our beautiful nephew Oliver, he had his first birthday party on Sunday and we all had a super time. I can't believe this little man is one already, the time is passing far too quickly. LOL

I took lots of photographs BUT most of them are awful as the children/babies were all moving around or dancing and hardly any of them are in focus :( (I know, I know, I should have put my camera on "sports" mode) Also, Oliver is soooo hard to photograph mainly because he's never still long enough, I have never seen a baby crawl so fast in my life. LOL I didn't even get a cuddle as he was on the go non stop, I'm going to visit at bed time in future at least then I'll stand a chance of a sneaky hug LOL

Oliver just about to blow out his candle.

Tiger Jack, we were very surprised he sat still to have his face painted :) His mouth is full of cake. LOL

CHRISTENING . . . .

2010-09-26T11:11:00.005+01:00

Our beautiful nephew Charlie was Christened 2 weeks ago :D
Unfortunately I wasn't able to attend his Christening due to CD again :( BUT I do have some photos Lauren and Alan took.

He's just the sweetest wee pet.

Charlie

Charlie and mummy Rachel

CHRISTMAS CRAFTING . . . .

2010-09-23T16:48:00.005+01:00

I have started my Christmas crafting by digging out my Bucilla Christmas stocking I bought last year. I had started it but got too carried away making loads of other Christmas decorations and didn't have enough time to finish it :(
So, I've started early this year and it WILL be finished in plenty of time with NO excuses LOL.

Here's what it will be when it grows up :D

LADIES WHO LUNCH !

2010-09-19T23:25:00.003+01:00

I was meant to be cropping with friends today but it was cancelled this morning SO . . . not to miss out on a good old chin wag we went out to lunch instead :D
Lunch actually lasted from half past twelve till four o'clock !! But we did sneak in a bit of stash shopping too :D :D

Special love and wishes go to my good friend Margaret who has been through the mill recently BUT will be on the mend very soon and feeling good as new. (((HUGS)))Margaret xxx

NOTHING CRAFTY . . . .

2010-09-14T12:37:00.008+01:00

I've not made anything for a couple of weeks as my mojo seems to have gone AWOL again :(

To be honest I think it's more to do with lack of physical ability than anything else. My CD and back have been playing up again and sitting for any length of time is a big NO NO at the moment. . . it certainly not anything to do with age LOL.

Anyway, here's a couple of photos of Jack that Lauren took yesterday in my car . . .who could resist this wee face ****WUBS***

NOT VERY PRODUCTIVE . . .

2010-09-04T23:00:00.005+01:00

Today I was cropping with friends, actually that's a fib, they were cropping I was footering with paper LOL

FOOTERING . . . Scottish word . . . definition . . . messing around . . . LOL

All I did from 10.45am till 6pm was . . . crop two photos, fix about 20 brads to paper and then decide I didn't like my choice of paper for the photos DOH!

Having said all that, I did have a lovely day chatting and laughing with friends so that more than made up for my lack of mojo LOL

Here are 2 photos of Jack having fun on the go carts with his Mummy in St.Andrews last month :D

OOOOOH!!!

2010-09-02T15:12:00.002+01:00

I've just found thanks to some of the girls on UK Scrappers, the new Echo Park blog!! I LOVE their papers and can't wait to get my mitts on their new Christmas range. I was so excited I forgot to check the name of the range LOL
You can find the Echo Park blog here do remember that it's very new so not much on it yet BUT I bet ya it'll be fabulous very soon :D

I CAN'T BELIEVE . . . .

2010-09-02T00:19:00.003+01:00

It's September already!! AND . . . . it's nearly my favourite time of the year . . .

. . . . . . . . . . .. CHRISTMAS . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Runs for cover LOL >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Couldn't resist blogging these photos of Jack, he's such a cutie :D

These were taken in St Andrews last month

night night

Val xxx

AN AWARD . . WOO HOO !!

2010-08-28T22:47:00.011+01:00

I am thrilled !

My lovely friend Sue sent me this award for my blog, thank you so much Sue I am absolutely delighted to get it.

Please visit Sue's blog here
She makes beautiful cards and layouts and you won't be disappointed.

WOULD YOU BELIEVE ? ? ?

2010-08-27T19:36:00.008+01:00

TWO LAYOUTS !!!!

I can hardly believe it myself LOL

The first photo was taken in early June when the weather here was scorching, Jack had a blast sliding down into his paddling pool

Recipe:-
All Patterned Papers, Stickers and Borders from the "Sun Kissed" range by Bo Bunny. Cardstock:- Bo Bunny.

This next photo was taken in June at Perth racecourse, Jack LOVED the horses and here he is with his Grandpa, waiting for them approaching the finish line !

Recipe:-
All Patterned Paper, Element Stickers, Alphabet Stickers, and Borders from the "Sweet Summertime" range by Echo Park Paper Company.

Once again, please excuse the photography, I am trying to photograph the layouts correctly but I'm still having problems (that's why some of the elements on the layouts look squint. . . they aren't really LOL

thanks for visiting,

Val xxx

BACK HOME . . . .

2010-08-24T20:37:00.014+01:00

After our wonderful holiday in St Andrews, I got my wish the weather was glorious and we were out all day every day :D

Alan, Blair and Jack walking the old course. . .

Craig and Jack at our favourite beach opposite the Old Course

Lauren and Jack having a blast on the go carts

And Jack having his favourite strawberry ice cream on Market Street

We took loads of photos and have uploaded all of them to the pc so, no excuses for NOT scrapbooking them now LOL.

I took my new Lili of the Valley stamps, some memento inks, cardstock and copics with me so I could practice my colouring technique. . . I'm getting there but it's taking longer than I thought to get the hang of these markers. Lauren said it's because I'm a perfectionist and shouldn't be so critical of myself BUT I think I'm just PANTS at colouring with them LOL

Valerie xxx

AND WE'RE OFF AGAIN ! !

2010-08-13T23:57:00.003+01:00

To St Andrews for another little break :D

Hopefully the weather will be good and we'll get some sunshine.It has been very nice here for a few days so fingers crossed the East coast is the same:D

I'm also hoping that my mojo will come back from walkabout as I have been severely lacking in motivation and ideas for a few weeks :( I did manage a quick trip to a craft shop today but only bought a few papers to top up my Bo Bunny and Echo Park stash LOL.

My little car ( The Black Pearl) has been in the garage to have a squeak fixed , it turned out to be a bit more than just a squeak and seems it was dangerous to drive as a rod had dislodged from a bush in the suspension . . .bit !! ( can you tell I'm not mechanically minded ) Anyway to cut a long story short it's all to do with the terrible pot holes in the roads and it cost us £263 to have fixed :( :(
At least I can now drive to St. Andrews without worrying too much LOL

Val xxx

LAYOUTS AT LAST

2010-07-31T09:48:00.010+01:00

Yes, I do still scrap LOL

Everyday life seems to have gotten in the way of my crafting these last couple of weeks, shocking really :D

Jack having fun with his Happyland toys :)

Have realised just how truely awful I am at photographing my layouts (blushing)
I can't find my easel . . . the story of my life LOL . Can't seem to get a good photo without it :(

Recipe:-

Cardstock:- Bazzill. Patterned paper, ribbons, embellishments:- The Paper Company Studio.

CHECKING OUT THE OLD COURSE . . . .

2010-07-18T18:48:00.007+01:00

At the "Home of Golf" :D

Having inspected the course Blair and Jack concluded that it was in perfect condition for "The Open" :D

STILL NO LAYOUT PHOTOS . . . .

2010-07-17T21:37:00.002+01:00

Slap my wrists LOL

I managed a few hours at Fee's crop today but didn't do anything except trim some photos and find my lost stamps ( all 17 of them ) Don't ask !!! LOL

My good friend Margaret is going to be a Gran in approximately 2 weeks, I'm so excited for her and her lovely hubby John :D
Don't forget to e-mail with news please Margaret !:D

POOL FUN . . . .

2010-07-13T11:48:00.006+01:00

Jack had a wonderful time playing in his paddling pool in the garden, it was soooo hot here that the water was warm !!!!

Gosh, what a big cup !!!!

WELL . . . .

2010-07-13T11:40:00.003+01:00

I have obviously found my camera cable as I've uploaded photos but . . . . . I haven't got the photos of my layouts that I thought I had !!!! SO . . . that's my first project for tonight, take photos and upload here . :D

For now I'm off shopping and lunching with Lauren and the gorgeous Jack ! :D :D

Val xxx

LAUREN'S NEW DOO. . . . .

2010-07-11T12:16:00.005+01:00

While we were in St Andrews, lauren decided to have her hair cut. . . not just a trim . . oh no . . . the full bhoona !!!

FEEDING THE DEER

2010-07-09T13:28:00.007+01:00

Here's Jack feeding the deer at The Scottish Deer Centre in Cupar.

Alan showing Jack how to be a Stag !!!!

and Jack manages perfectly LOL

The Deer Centre is about 20 minutes drive from St Andrews and well worth a visit. It was extremely quiet when we were there as the local schools hadn't yet broken up for the summer.

I'M BACK......

2010-07-07T22:10:00.004+01:00

From beautiful, sunny, warm St Andrews!!

The weather was fabulous and we had a great time :D I did miss a few days going out and about but still thoroughly enjoyed the break :D

We got some super photos so I'll upload later.

A couple of stamps...ok a few.... happened to fall into my basket while I was looking on the www.liliofthevalley.co.uk website. Their stamps are beautiful and I couldn't resist the new Christmas set . . . I know, I said the "C" word oops!
Check out their website, you won't be disappointed.

I'm off now to try and upload photos and a few layouts >>>>>>>

night night
Val xx

NO NEW PHOTOS :(

2010-06-19T23:09:00.007+01:00

I have done some scrapping but alas can't find my camera lead ....again!!
So, you'll just have to believe me when I say I have about 30 layouts to upload. . . . well, ok 4 or 5 LOL

The weather here in Glasgow has been fantastico and I just hope it holds up for our week in St Andrews at the end of this month.

The only "problem" with the hot, sunny weather is that the washing dries very quickly which in turn means the ironing pile increases at an alarming rate !! Luckily, I don't mind ironing toooo much it's just when the pile reaches waist height I do tend to panic a little. LOL Just kidding it's only knee high at the moment !

I'm off now to search for my book which I mislaid last week ( Vampire Diaries 3&4 ) I have looked everywhere already but still can't find it and it's driving me crazy. Having said that, I'm not enjoying it as much as the TV series and that's very unusual for me. I wonder if it's got anything to do with the two handsome, fit young men in the leading roles................ NO ! What a stupid idea. LOL

Night night
Val xx

STORM, IN LOVING MEMORY

2010-06-08T13:16:00.009+01:00

Today we lost our beautiful Storm.
She has been a devoted, loyal, loving part of our family for 13 years and to say we are heart broken doesn't seem enough.
We can't imagine our lives and home without her.
She is in our hearts forever.

CROPPING WITH FRIENDS.....

2010-06-06T23:02:00.005+01:00

From 11am till 5pm and only managed 1 layout !!!
I'm ashamed of myself BUT... in my defence... the girls kept me back by talking too much and I had to be polite and join in. LOL

Fee and Lesley fed their addiction to Papertrey Ink products by playing with their stamps, inks, ribbon, felt, dies etc. etc. etc. and drooling over their stash ... NOT that I am in any way jealous of course, OH NO !!!

I'll be back tomorrow with another layout

val x

JACK AND HIS GRANDPA . . .

2010-06-04T19:59:00.010+01:00

A lovely photo of Jack and his Grandpa :D

Recipe :-
Patterned papers, Stickers, Transparencies, Chipboard embellishment; My Little Yellow Bicycle, Baby Safari Boy range. Herma repo. Letters; American crafts. Coloured brads; from stash.

NOTE TO SELF.......

2010-06-01T23:15:00.000+01:00

Improve photography re layouts
e.g. STOP taking squinty photos !!!

SIBLINGS

2010-06-01T22:52:00.007+01:00

Craig and Blair, July 2008.

It's not very often that I can manage to get my boys to pose for a photo so to get them together was almost a miracle LOL

Recipe:-
Cardstock; Bazzill Bling. Patterned paper; Luxe Designs. Pearls; Prima. Letters; My Minds' Eye, Lush range. Herma repo.

Craig and Lauren, July 2008.

Even more of a challenge is to have a photo of Craig and Lauren together LOL

Recipe:-
Cardstock; Bazzill and Bazzill Bling. Patterned paper; Luxe Designs. Sheer title; Maya Road. Pearls; Prima. Herma Repo.

AT LAST.....

2010-06-01T00:06:00.010+01:00

I'm back with a couple of layouts

A cute one of Jack taken on his 1st birthday in May last year ( May 2009).

Recipe:-
Papers; My Little Yellow Bicycle, Baby Safari Boy. Letters;- MYLYB and Thickers, American Crafts. Button; my friend Lynn :)

Blair posing on the balcony of our apartment in Menorca 2008

Recipe:-
papers, transparancy and star die cut; My Minds'Eye. Chipboard arrow; Bazzill Basics. Herma Repo. Button; Papertrey Ink .

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACK . . . .

2010-05-18T21:30:00.006+01:00

I can't belive Jack is 2 today!!
We all had a great time playing in the garden with Jack's new toys :D

M I A .... AGAIN !

2010-04-22T22:10:00.001+01:00

Due to a slip disk in my neck ( again ) I've been sadly neglecting my blog :(
Hopefully I'll be back with more crafty stuff soon

Val xxx

YUMMY NEW STASH.....

2010-04-03T22:58:00.003+01:00

My BF Fee (thepapercraftcompany.co.uk) has some FAB new stash in stock this week and I just HAD to treat myself...
My Mind's Eye:- Lush range (black ) beautiful papers flocked and plain, brads, chipboard letters, ribbon, chipboard mini books (flocked),crystals etc..

Prima:- watercolour rainbow- papers, alphabet stickers, chipboard embellies, flowers etc.. crystal and pearl embellies.

My Mind's Eye:- Quite Contrary :- papers and embellies.
I'm now on a stash diet till next month. LOL

ANOTHER 12x12 LAYOUT......

2010-03-26T16:21:00.008Z

The first of the wedding photos from my nephew/Godson's wedding in 2008. ( I take a while to catch up LOL)
My DD Lauren and DS2 Blair after the wedding ceremony.
Lauren's dress was beautiful and Blair looked so handsome in his suit.
Oops.............no title yet LOL

Recipe:-
Luxe papers, Bazzill Bling cardstock, Martha Stewart border punch, Autumn Leaves "memories" stamp, herma repo and tabs, Prima crystals on flowers, glamour dust.

A 12x12 LAYOUT........

2010-03-26T16:11:00.007Z

Don't faint LOL
I love this photograph of my DD Lauren, it was taken about 3 years ago when she still had her natural auburn hair colour (atm it's a mahogany colour).
It did take me nearly a whole afternoon to work on this LO as I find die cut papers quite challenging. I'm still not sure it's finished as I can "see" a little butterfly on the top right somewhere. You can't see it in the photo but there is glamour dust on the flower and swirls.

Recipe :-
Bo Bunny papers, stickers etc from their Flutterby range, bazzill card stock, satin ribbon in cream and brown, glittered alphabet stickers from Making Memories, glamour dust, quicky glue pen, beautiful beaded swirl and butterfly from Prima.

I'VE FINISHED SOMETHING !!!....

2010-03-11T13:28:00.006Z

... and I love it :D
I started a little brag book about my grandson Jack a few months ago....ok it was a year ago **insert blushing face here** I used "My Little Yellow Bicycle" "baby safari" range. I LOVE this range and have ALL of it, probably twice over LOL
Here are a couple of pages...........

Recipe for this album:-
My Little Yellow Bicycle items :-
baby safari.. boy papers, chipboard book, die cut pad, rub ons, stickers, clear cuts, dimentional stickers, epoxy embellies.
Herma repo,DST

DECOPATCH....

2010-03-09T00:00:00.004Z

I bought some decopatch papers, glue, brush and wooden blanks at the SECC on Friday. I've been meaning to try this craft for ages but as usual never got around to it LOL. Tonight I started working on a little wooden star using black/white lace patterned paper, silver paper and black/silver crackle patterned paper... will let you see how it turned out tomorrow.

Valxxx

SECC....

2010-03-05T17:44:00.004Z

My BFF Fiona and I went to the SECC for the craft show .... it was pretty dire again and we only managed to spend a few pounds :( The stalls were mainly " pile it high sell it cheap" with very few proper craft stalls. There was a severe lack of 12x12 papers, even Fee only managed to buy a few sheets and she can spot good papers a mile away LOL I managed to buy some Prima flowers BUT bought the same ones twice from the same stall.... too much medication LOL

Val xx

I HAVEN'T LEFT THE COUNTRY......

2010-03-04T22:48:00.009Z

and to prove it I even have some crafty stuff to blog !!!
Due to life getting in the way I have badly neglected my blogee :(

It's not all been doom and gloom though as I managed to fit in a trip to Disneyland Paris in February. We had a great time and DGS Jack had a ball this year as he can now walk/run... and LOVES Mickey Mouse......I wonder who he gets that from :D :D

I made this little book ( using my trusty BIA ) for Jack with photos of our trip to DLP last year, it isn't my usual style as it had to be quite simple and easy to follow. He LOVES it :D :D
Please excuse the photos they are a bit blurry, I was in a hurry to take them before dinner :D

I'M BEING NAGGED.......

2010-02-14T22:44:00.004Z

To get posting and uploading on my blog :D.
So..........
I promise to do my best to blog every day
I promise to photograph every LO, card, mini book etc that I make
I promise to then upload photos to my blog
I promise to start tomorrow :D :D :D

ANNIVERSARY.....

2010-02-04T21:46:00.002Z

Alan and I are celebrating 26 years of marriage today. I can't believe how quickly the years have passed and I couldn't imagine life without him, he is my rock.
He can be a pain at times and is oblivious to everything when football is on tv AND don't get me started on channel hopping or snoring or man flu or ................

Updates.....

2010-02-03T19:57:00.003Z

I haven't posted for ages due to still being unwell with CD etc :(

I was at a scrapbooking weekend in Perthshire from 22nd to 25th Jan. It was supposed to be till the 24th but unfortunately I became more unwell at the weekend and had to stay another night (as I was too unwell to drive) which would have been lovely in other circumstances.

The accommodation, scrapping gallery and company .... all fantastic and if you are looking to escape from the humdrum of everyday life look no further than Southlittleton Farm, Blairgowrie, Perthshire.. .. http://southlittleton.co.uk/

Hazel and David will make you most welcome and cater to your every need.
I was there with 5 of my good friends and we enjoyed ourselves so much that we've booked the cottages again in October :)

I did manage to work on a couple of things at the weekend...I covered a chipboard 8x8 album with Basic Grey's Eskimo Kisses papers, covered most of the inner pages, cropped the photos and made a start on embellishing the cover. Next I covered a Bo Bunny "Home" chipboard book with MME Colourful Christmas range and it's now ready for the photos too. :)

The other girls were more productive ( as usual )and we all were extremely envious (jealous)of Hazels scrapping room LOL Not that she has much spare time as she is very busy working on the farm with her horses and rescue ponies.

Will upload photos of my albums tomorrow.
night night
Val xxx

I Need A New Body !!!

2010-01-14T21:46:00.002Z

Have been MIA with a bad back, very sore legs and now I have a cold! I tell you, better horses have been shot! LOL

Anyhooo, all being well I'm off to a 12 hour crop on Saturday at The Papercraft Company (otherwise known as FEE'S) in Alexandria, really looking forward to scrapping and chatting with friends AND making final arrangements for our weekend retreat the following week :D I have promised myself that I will NOT take too much stash with me............haha who am I trying to kid LOL
I've been working a little bit on my MME calendar and trying to organise my craft room, that's taking much longer than I had planned as I can't bend to pick things up or stretch to put things on shelves LOL
off now for a little blog hopping.

Val xxx

TO START THE YEAR OFF........

2010-01-08T22:52:00.002Z

I've started on my MME calendar....BUT... shock horror.... I've only completed January LOL. February is nearly finished (only to iron some ribbon) and I gave up on March as I didn't have the stash needed when I was scrapping with my BF Fee on Monday.
The rest of the week has found me "spring cleaning" ... I know it's not spring and it certainly doesn't feel like spring but the weather has been so cold and icy that I really didn't want to drive much at all ( last night the mercury plummeted to -10 and due to be even lower tonight!! )so there was nothing else for it, I had to do some housework!! YUK !!
Tomorrow, weather permitting, I'm off to the sale at The Papercraft Company, in a "helping" capacity of course... cough LOL

Val xxx

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

2010-01-01T20:46:00.002Z

Welcome to 2010
Hope you are all having a great 1st of January and I wish you health,peace and happiness throughout the year
Let's pray for a peaceful year with lots of super weather, only raining at night and NO wet summer LOL
I haven't made any new year resolutions but do have a few things I'd like to achieve in the coming months. I'll be making a list later ( my sister always says I have lists for my lists LOL).
A very Happy New Year to my big sis Isy and my BIL Chris ( they are relaxing in Alicante atm) I miss you xxxx

Should Auld Acquaintance......

2009-12-31T19:28:00.004Z

On the last evening of the year 2009 I would like to say..............
have a great HOGMANAY and stay safe and warm wherever you are tonight

AND

HAPPY 2010 EVERYONE !!!

SANTA CAME TO VISIT

2009-12-28T22:58:00.002Z

CRAFTS FOR CHRISTMAS...

2009-12-28T22:44:00.009Z

This was the first tree skirt I made....it didn't become a tree skirt as I couldn't bring myself to cut it LOL so it stayed whole and became a table cover

I love Bucilla kits and this stocking was so quick to make.

My first Bucilla kit, made about 8 years ago and still looks as good as new! :D

The sleigh I threatened to post a few weeks ago LOL and some cream cartons with chocs inside YUM!!

Sleigh, cream cartons,snowman advent and yet another bucilla table cover/tree :Dskirt :D

Merry Christmas Everyone !

2009-12-27T21:28:00.009Z

when IS Santa coming???
all the stocking were hung

this one needs examining!!!

SANTA'S BEEN !!!

I hope you all had a Wonderful and Joyful Christmas. I'm sure you were all on the "NICE" list LOL
I had a super time with my family and couldn't have asked for a happier day especially as this was Jack's second Christmas and he was really excited.
Jack helped us all to hang our stockings at the fireplace and was especially careful with Storm's stocking....he does love her so much :D
Santa came to our house late on Christmas Eve and we managed to take a few sneaky photos without being spotted LOL
Christmas morning arrived here at 9ish ( which was very good considering) and Jack's face was a picture when he came down stairs and saw all the presents left by Santa ( Grandpa's face was one of shock too ;)LOL)

Deck The Halls....

2009-12-12T21:34:00.003Z

Where do the days go ? I can't believe it's only 2 weeks till Christmas ! Am I ready ...... eh...NO !!LOL
I have been very remiss in my blogging and uploading photos of my Christmas goodies but I have made ....
1 A sleigh.... no it's not a figment of my imagination LOL
2 Lots of cards
3 Tons of ickle soured cream containers filled with chocs
4 A few notepads decorated to suit each recipient
5 An address book ( still to be bound with BIA)
6 Some little pressies for table settings
7 A hanging NOEL banner ( just to have ribbon added )
8 In the middle of sewing a Bucilla stocking

Still a lot to do before the Big Man arrives ( no I don't mean Alan LOL)
Promise to upload photos tomorrow..... just for Margaret :wink:

Off to tie a thread round my finger
Val xxx

Sleigh Bells Ring ....

2009-12-06T22:48:00.002Z

I've finished it !!! My Santa sleigh that is :) I'm really pleased with it and can't wait to fill it with goodies :)

Jack's Christmas Photo Shoot

2009-12-05T22:33:00.003Z

Jack had his photo shoot yesterday morning and what fun we had ... including the photographers LOL . Lauren bought Jack a fab Santa suit and he loooked sooooo cute in it. Now, keeping the hood up for the photos ... that was another matter. In the end we had to admit defeat LOL

I haven't yet uploaded the photos of my Christmas crafting from my camera .... SURPRISE!!!! NOT! LOL.
I was productive again today and put the finishing touches to a sleigh I bought last October from "MDF Man" at the SECC. He has some super MDF blanks all primed ready for altering and at extremely reasonable prices. Fee and I bought more goodies this year but they may have to wait till Dec2010 to be altered LOL.

Off now to try and upload those photos ....

night night
Val xxx

FA LA LA LA LA ! ! ! !

2009-12-04T21:48:00.003Z

I'm back....... I had a great day in Perth on Thursday with my BF Fee, we spent the day shopping for Christmas gifts and decorations and I was in Seventh Heaven LOL !

We left early in the morning ( well early for me)and had the whole day to ourselves just rooting around in the cute shops. We did manage a couple of hours with Hazel who owns the FAB "South Littleton Farm" in Blairgowrie, Fee was delivering a Scor-pal board and we stayed to make a couple of projects and give Hazel a head start with her board.( I think she loves it as much as we do) A group of us are having a scrapbooking weekend at South Littleton in January and I can't wait, the facilities are superb and the craft room.......well go and check it out for yourselves... you will not be disappointed, I promise!!

Hazel showed us some Journal Jars she had made for a craft fair and they are wonderful. As we were leaving she very kindly gave us one each, they are so beautiful and shall be treasured :). We left Blairgowrie after 4pm and as it was already dark we were lucky enough to see all the Christmas lights in the town. WOW !!! Beautiful !!!

I've been quite productive this week and have managed to make a few christmas goodies, shall post photos tomorrow

night night
val xxx

MIA ...again!

2009-11-18T21:53:00.002Z

I have been very negligent in my blogging :( I do however have an excuse...I have sore feet !!!!! Don't laugh...ok you can for a wee minute LOL. I have been to see the Doc ( only after a lot of nagging from family and friends *cough* Fee *cough*)and I have nerve damage which is making my feet and legs extremely sore, it's all related to the damn CD ...cue violin music ... Oh well, at least I know what it is and I'll just keep it till it goes away. **bring on the medication** LOL

I've actually been making more Christmas cards and have made a start on Lauren and Jack's Disneyland mini book, I can't upload the images though as they aren't assembled yet. That's my story and I'm sticking to it !!!LOL

Off now to "batten down the hatches" as we're in for a stormy night by the sounds of it.
Val xxx

Another Christmas Card....

2009-11-08T21:32:00.005Z

I'm really trying to use my Stampin-up stamps :)
Materials used for this one-
Small white deckle edge card blank, MME patterned paper from the Alissa range ( background paper and tree) silver card cut using square nesties die, Stampin-up tree image, memento black ink, gel pens, quicky glue pen and glamour dust.
All materials available from "The Papercraft Company" (with the exception of SU stamp)

I have made more than 2 cards LOL !!!

Here they are !

2009-10-30T13:27:00.004Z

Jack was having great fun with a mobile phone. It vibrated and played a tune when turned on and off, he thought this was sooo funny ! LOL

Materials used:-
Papers, Stickers, Transparencies, Cut outs; My Little Yellow Bicycle Babay Safari, Boy range. Herma Repo. Brads; from my stash.

12 x 12 !!!!

2009-10-28T22:58:00.004Z

I have scrapped two 12 x 12 layouts..............I had to lie in a darkened room afterwards as I haven't scrapped this size for years ....but....I liked it !! LOL.
Will upload later .

Fee and I went to the SECC on Friday for the craft fair. We weren't impressed at all (again)we really shouldn't keep going but we're frightened we miss something spectacular, hmmm hasn't happened yet.
Three shops out of the whole show caught my eye, Stamposaurus, Snazzy and can't remember the other one. The demo at Snazzy was very interesting, the lady was using distress inks, a stencil brush (think that's what it's called) a mask and some lovely stamps. The effect was very striking and I need to have a little go at some point....watch this space ..but don't hold your breath LOL

Val xxx

Smiler!!!

2009-10-15T23:31:00.003+01:00

Just had to upload these photos of Jack.... we are so blessed with this little chap...LOVE him to bits :D:D

Lovely Day

2009-10-15T23:09:00.007+01:00

Baby Oliver

Playtime at Leah's house

I had a super day yesterday :D
Went to lunch with my BFs Fee, Izzy and Sandra. We were joined by Fee's daughter Laura, Sandra's daughter Lauren and grandaughter Leah and my Lauren and baby Jack. After lunch we went back to Lauren and Leah's house for coffee and play time:D ( and to relax after the huge amount of delish food we had just eaten LOL)
Thanks girls and Captain Jack for a super day xxx

In the evening Lauren and I went to visit the newest addition to our family, baby Oliver. Oliver is 2 weeks old and the first baby to my dear nephew and Godson Ryan and his lovely wife Lesley. What a wee cutie, he has a mop of beautiful chestnut hair and is just perfect.

It's so good to spend quality time with family and friends.

Chat soon
val xxx

FIRST SHOES!!!

2009-10-06T22:25:00.004+01:00

Baby Jack got his first pair of "Real" shoes yesterday:D He's been walking for a few weeks but we knew that it was best to wait for a month or so before putting him into big boy's shoes LOL. He's so pleased with them and wants to wear them all the time. Will post photos as soon as I find my camera cable.......yes!! still looking Grrrr!!

More Christmas Cards !

2009-09-30T21:34:00.003+01:00

I was really productive on Sunday "GASP" and managed to make over twenty Christmas cards.(That's exceptionally good for me) I was at a 12 crop at Fee's so I really had no chance of leaving with only a couple made :lol: I suppose the fact that the 20 or so cards consisted of only 2 designs did help. he! he!! Will post a photo later as I can't find my camera lead atm ........... wanders off muttering ......

Val xxx

I'm Back !!!

2009-09-23T21:23:00.010+01:00

I've been poorly for the last ten days with the dreaded lurgy! Got "the bug" from baby Jack well, we are teaching him to share :lol:
Anyway...I was at my BF Fee's today and I actually made some cards...OK I finished 1 and prepared lots (again) Fee made 3 cards ( she would) don't think she prepared any though. he! he!

materials used for this card :-
white deckle edge card blank, Daisy Bucket patterned paper, nestabilities scallop and plain, silver card stock, white card stock, SU tree stamp, memento ink, quicky glue pen, glamour dust, red satin ribbon.
Please excuse photo, light was bad :(
all materials (except SU stamp)available from www.thepapercraftcompany.co.uk

More Photos of Our Baby Jack...

2009-09-11T22:30:00.004+01:00

Isn't he just the sweetest wee pet. The top photo was taken on one of the hot days in July ( yes, there were some hot days)at Blairdrummond Safari Park. The second one was at Auntie Fee and Uncle Jim's shop, The Papercraft Company.
Jack's been unwell since Monday and now has a bad cough :( There should be a law against babies being ill, it's just not fair :( Hopefully he'll have a better sleep tonight and then mummy will too. ( and gran and grandpa).
Val xxx

A Great Day...

2009-09-02T21:25:00.004+01:00

I spent the day with my BFF Fee. We had a real chill out time crafting and eating yummy apple pie SLURP ( after lunch. LOL) !!! We designed and made some cards and scor-pal items ( I just LOVE that board)and just had a good old natter.
Val xxx

Here's Gran's Darling Boy

2009-08-27T15:35:00.003+01:00

Isn't he adorable! This photo was taken at the begining of the hols, Jack was playing at his girlfriend Leah's house . They have really started to interact now and they are so funny together. ( will ask before I post a pic of baby Leah)

Still Here!

2009-08-26T22:37:00.002+01:00

I've been AWOL for a few days again for a couple of reasons :(
1. The house is STILL dusty and it's driving me mad now Arrrggggghh.
2. The slip disk at the top of my back is extremely sore again Wimppppp
3. I can only clean for a while and then have to rest Arrrrrggghhhh

Ok moan over :lol:
It's been pouring here all day and guess who forgot to bring in the washing yesterday evening? My sunlounge looks like a launderette :lol:
My big sis and I sat in Kelvingrove park yesterday and blethered for Scotland, we haven't been there for years and it was so relaxing and just what I needed for an hour :) I say BIG sis but she's only five feet one and half my size :lol:
I'm off now for a scout around the craft sites before bed.....night night
Val xx

AHHHHHH!!!

2009-08-23T23:32:00.003+01:00

Had a great day catching up with my BF Fee, Izzy and Sandra. I know I was away only 1 week BUT a lot can happen in 7 days :LOL:.... AND........Fee had new Christmas papers from My Mind's Eye which I NEEDED !!! happy days :lol:
Blair starts back to school on Tuesday :( I've always missed the kids when the hols are finished, everyone tells me I'm strange :LOL:
xxx

Honey . . .I'm Home . . .

2009-08-22T18:42:00.002+01:00

After a good week in St. Andrews :) The weather wasn't great but we were lucky and weren't kept in at all. Baby Jack had a high temp from monday evening and was a bit unsettled for a few nights (sorry neighbours) but had a great time at the beach and loved getting his feet wet and crawling in the water.
We came back to more dust everywhere!!! So the cleaning started again :(:(
Will upload a few photos later xx

WOOHOO!!!

2009-08-15T11:03:00.002+01:00

At last the plumbers, tilers, joiners and plasterers are finished!!! I can't tell you how pleased i am with the result. It's FAB! Only problem is the mess left behind...not by the tradesmen, by the plaster dust EVERYWHERE!!! :(:( Anyhoo, it will keep settling for a few days so lots of cleaning expected :sigh:
Maybe after everything is tidied I may even get some scrapping done, now wouldn't that be a novelty :lol:

The Mayhem Continues...

2009-08-11T23:03:00.003+01:00

Day 2 in the saga of " the new bathroom " !!!
The walls have been boarded and skimmed....the bath is in place....the house is covered in plaster dust AGAIN!!!
Someone, in a moment of madness cleaned, hoovered and dusted everywhere downstairs this morning..........have a guess.........YES...... all covered in plaster dust yet again by 5pm :(:(:(
Tomorrow the floor will be laid and the bath boxed in. New door and floor tiles are next and hopefully much less dust!!!

Who Wanted A New bathroom???

2009-08-10T16:01:00.003+01:00

OMG!!! What started off as simply a new bathroom has become a much larger job. Once the old tiles were removed, the plaster crumbled on every wall !! The plaster dust is everywhere and guess who didn't close their craftroom or bedroom doors???? Our poor plumbers are choking as I type this and should have been wearing masks but didn't expect a dust storm.
The work won't be finished till Friday now and we go off to St Andrews on Saturday morning .Thankfully Craig and Storm will be at home incase anything unforseen happens.

I've Been AWOL !!

2009-08-09T22:36:00.002+01:00

I promised myself I would post every day...... well, that didn't last long LOL!
The days have whizzed passed since Thursday....
Friday saw a mad dash around tile stores to find the perfect tiles for our new bathroom. Nothing like leaving things till the last minute, the work starts tomorrow!! Having found said tiles in the first store ( we still had to check 3 others just to be sure) I then had to persuade Alan to come along this morning to make sure he liked them too. Thankfully he did! :) :)
Yesterday my bf Fee held a 12 hour crop at her shop. We all had great fun as usual with tons of eating drinking and scrapping being done :):) I even managed to find a bit of my mojo and complete a few layouts !!!

Ladies Who Lunch...

2009-08-05T23:15:00.001+01:00

Today Lauren, Jack and I had lunch with our bfs Sandra, Lauren and Leah. Sandra and I both have daughters, both our daughters are called Lauren, both are 22 and are now friends ...they both have babies...my Lauren has Jack who is just over 14 months and Sandra's Lauren has Leah who will be one on Friday. We had a super lunch and ended the day at The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, looking for Bobby the stuffed deer for Sandra ( it's a long story) LOL.
Thanks for a happy day girls xxx

An Old Old Layout...

2009-08-05T23:00:00.001+01:00

Thought I should maybe show a layout to prove I do actually scrap (now and again) :LOL:

This is beautiful Storm after she had been shaved :( :( :( She normally has a long coat but due to a fortnight in the kennels and no brushing ..... she had to have a haircut.

Still Working on it !

2009-08-03T21:40:00.000+01:00

Well, I'm trying out all the edit and layout buttons AND haven't made too many boo boo's yet......but there is still time :lol:
My bf Fee and I had a great time yesterday changing things around in her shop "The Papercraft Company" The idea started quite small and seemed to G.R.O.W very quickly :lol: We were pretty pleased with the end result ( actually we were delighted).

AT LAST !!!

2009-08-03T00:47:00.000+01:00

My little blog is ready to "go live".......very basic atm but hopefully that will change soon.