Quick LO

This LO was created using May ScrapaGoGo kit
The colour combinations in this kit are gorgeous and so many mediums used for this LO, including that wonderful Pink Paisley glitter. Glitter is something that I rarely use, because I hate how I end up covered in the stuff, but this was so simple and I then sprayed with a light blitz of cheap hairspray, and it stayed in place beautifully.

Couple of recent LOs

This LO has been created using the March kit from Scrapagogo. Unusually for me, I used a patterned paper as my background page, I chose to do this because the pattern on the paper enhanced the patterned lace on the upper sleeves of my wedding dress. The title speaks for itself I think, I was fine in front of the camera in the group photos, but when I was stood alone as the bride, I was extremely shy. I was the tender age of 16 years old when I married my childhood sweetheart back in 1976, I was a gymslip girl and was 7 months pregnant in these photos. My dad, chosse my dress for me very carefully, he was influenced by the 'bell' shaped sleeves.......bless him.

I was married for just over 20 years and we had 4 wonderful sons together. We have now both moved on, but remain friends to this day!

This LO was created using the April Kit, I knew that I wanted a garden theme and loved this photo of the Rose Arbour.

The journaling reads
"My fondness for the rose goes back to childhood. Spending time watching my grandad in his garden, caring for his roses. Clipping, preening & pinching off dead flowers to make sure that thier pretty heads stayed the whole summer through!!"

Online Party this Weekend

If your at a loose end this weekend and you fancy doing something crafty and fun, then head on over to the Crafts Beautiful forum. There are lots of challenges and prize draws to take part in too.

Sassy Blog Candy

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3 recent pages

The above page has a photo of my son Paul & his gorgeous partner Leona, it is a picture taken in 2008 while they were holidaying in the Dominican Republic!


The above page is of my grandsons school year, don't he look smart in his uniform

The above page is of myself & my Dad on my wedding day back in 1976

I remember how vunerable & shy I felt standing on those huge stone steps in front of County Hall Trowbridge. I was just 16 years old & was just the beginning of an amazing adventure.

I am not sure if it shows, but I chose the backing paper because the pattern mimicked the lace on the sleeves of my dress.

All materials used for the 3 pages all came from the March Scrapagogo kit!

Stampin Up Blog Candy

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We are on the road again with GoGo Storyteller

Due to popular demand we are pleased to announce

GoGo Storyteller!

Open to Members & non members alike, on a first come first serve basis
This event includes all the materials you need to complete 5 classes, infact the products alone total in excess of £35 so this is a great value event with the usual GoGo appeal & one not to be missed!
The event will be held on Saturday September 19th 9.30am - 7.00pm.
Hanham Folk Centre

118-124 High St

Hanham

Bristol

BS15 3EJ
Member discount of 10% can be redeemed on this event if you are currently a subscribed member to GoGo Create or GoGo Greetings. Please note that the discount is applicable to members tickets only and not for purchasing guest tickets.

The discount code for subscribers is STORY
To keep ticket prices as low as possible NO meals are included, however refreshments will be included such as tea, coffee and biscuits. You are advised to bring along a packed lunch and any nibbles you fancy.
The event is a timetabled event and will include 5 structured classes.

Each delegate will have ample classroom table space to work on the classes.

Please note that GoGo Storyteller has been designed to teach 5 fun classes and therefore there will not be time for general cropping.
Please be advised that the classes for GoGo Storyteller may contain some past kit products as well as other items.

If you have any questions relating to this please email us at mail@scrapagogo.co.uk and we will be more than happy to help with your questions.

Classes have been specifically designed for this event & have not been taught or showcased before.
The classes are all designed & taught by GoGo Design Team Members.
Full class details will be emailed to all those that have purchased a ticket to the event in time for photo preparation etc.
In the eventuality of GoGo Storyteller being unable to take place for reasons beyond our control, a full refund will be given before the event is due to take place.

Sorry now sold out!

Busy Busy Busy

I have neglected my blog for what seems like ages now, reason being that I haven't had time for updating, plus I don't actually have anything new right now that I can show you, it's all still under wraps til after the weekend.

Roll on Friday morning I'm so excited, I am going away for a GoGo Design Team weekend, there is so much planned, including a pyjama party, huge fun I've not done that since I was a girl.

I have been spending the past 3 days trying to work out the best way for me to get there, but think I've sorted it now.

I will travel up to Doncaster to meet up with Sally & Monica, then travel down with them, will then go to Sally's on the Sunday & stop the night, travelling back down on the Monday.

Bit nervous about traveling on the train on my own, I don't like that form of travel anyway. Plus I have never done theses routes before, especially on my own, but I have offers of being able to text friends along the way to take my mind off the journey. Sounds wimpy, but anyone that has ever suffered from panic attacks will know what I mean.

Anyways, I best get off here to go & print out some photos I need for the weekend.

A sneak Peek from the March Kit

Such gorgeous colour combos in this kit from ScrapaGoGo
& just look at that peek of the overlay!

Don't ask me where the time went??

Received this lovely award from Margaret
Thanks so muchI will offer it to all of my followers, you know who you are?
I appreciate each and every one of you
thanks!!!

Need a Punch!

I came across this photo on Mel's blog

It sure looks like punch heaven to me, although I am thinking that this is part of a stand {looking at the display to the side, I would say the EK Success} at CHA!

Do you have loads of punches? I thought I had a fair few, not sure how many as they are spread all over the house . Maybe, when I move house they will all come together in one place, then I will photograph them all. Some are my step daughter Lila's, she has been given as gifts over a few years or she has snagged from my stuff LOL

Another LO created using the February Scrapagogo Kit, this time showing you not to be afraid of using pinks on Male themed pages.

The chap in the photo is my middle son Steve, and the title goes back to his childhood days, when he charmed the ladies of all ages, whether they were 19 or 90, Steve always managed to get them chatting to him! He is can still charm the birds from the trees now, I guess some people are just born with "the gift of the gab" LOL

Carnations & Fern

This LO is of my Mum & her Dad, my darling late Grandad, walking into the church on her wedding day. I love this photo, it's been scanned to photograph, because I won't use the originals, they are way to precious!

I am also lucky enough to have Mum & Dads original telegram messages from thier wedding too!

Products used are all from February kits by Scrapagogo

Heard it on the Grape Vine

I heard some sad news today

It seems like Luminarte are to cease trading.......makers of lines such as H2O, Radiant Rain and Cosmic Shimmer paints, sad to see them go.

Also, I've that a farewell to our cute little green bug, is on the cards too, as the company that manufacture the Cuttlebug machine on behalf of Provocraft, have gone under in this darned recession.

Please note though, that I have heard it through an informed source and NOT from the horses mouth.

Sad though, as I love Luminarte products and although I don't actually own a cuttlebug myself, I know loads of people that do use it regularly and my step daughter loves her cuttlekids machine.

Mingling

Close up shot

Photos taken in the village of Castle Combe, immediately after my son Steve married his gorgeous bride Karo in June 2008

Here is the 2nd of my LOs & a card using Scrapagogo's February Kit

Just L@@K at what I'm playing with this afternoon!!

Above is the amazing Scrapagogo Greetings kit for March, aren't the colours devine.
It is so nice to see these spring colours just now after all the white snow & ice everywhere!

Then there's the Go2Pieces kit, which is an optional extra to the Main Create kit, & yes those wonderful journal tickets do come to you, wrapped around that fun clothes pin!

The last 2 photos show what is contained within the Create Kit, the pictures are fantastic, but they are just that Photos. I can tell you that when this is in your home & you can see & touch the products it really is special. Those Glass pebbles in the above picture stunning, a bit larger than they look here, and quite weighty too, as you would expect from glass.
They are Prima Pebbles WANDERLUST (which as it happens is the name of this kit)

Then there are all the beautiful papers & Bazzill cardstock, which include designer papers from Luxe Designs, Collage Press, Making Memories Paperie, Creative Cafe, Tattered

Tags & the list goes on & on!

But, thats not all....Of coarse, as always there is the option of purchasing an exclusive stamp, that coordinates the kit perfectly, but this kit also see the launch of the *uber* exclusive optional Digi Kit, that will allow you to print off extras to use with the kit each month too!

To subscribe to the monthly kits, either visit the website
or email sales@scrapagogo.co.uk

Subscribers also have the privilage of being able to be a member of the Clubhouse, where there are monthly challenges, there are frequently prizes up for grabs too.