Feeling Poorly......

I am feeling low today, not sure if its the makings of a cold coming on or if it's a side effect of this huge {well feels it anyway} cold sore on my top lip & my mouth feels claggy.
I was supposed to be spending a few hours at my sons today, but rang to cancel, as I didn't think I should be around the baby like this *sigh*
Alex is away in Shropshire this weekend visiting his children, so I am all alone until tomorrow afternoon, well apart from Ozzie, whose coat is yet again full of 'hook seeds'! He is a Bichon Frise for heavens sake, does he not know that he is not designed for rummaging in hedges & shrubs :) The last 2 days I have spent hours removing them, but look around & he has a coat full of them again. I just wish I knew from which shrub they were coming from, I would dig the thing up, I'm frightened to bits they they will grow into his skin, they are frightful things.
I will photograph them tomorrow, maybe, somebody could identify them for me...
Ah well... I'm off to watch Casualty on TV.

Meet baby Mason

This is me with my brand new grandson...he is just the dearest little boy

My grandson Mason gently watched over by his proud Mummy Leona

I'm a Nan Again :)

My son has just rang me to tell me that my latest grandson has just been born and mother and baby are doing well..... OMG, life don't get much better than this. I am going to visit tomorrow and will take my camera ;)

Waiting for News

I had a text from my youngest son early hours this morning to inform me that his partners waters had broken. I am now excited & anxiously waiting for more news, this is their 1st child so I do know that I could be in for a long wait. They are expecting a son, which will be my 6th grandchild & 5th grandson. Poor Leona has had a few false starts over the past 8 days, so she is very tired now & very bulky :) They visited last night so that Paul could watch his team Arsenal play on Sky & I told her then, that I suspected baby would be born this evening.........watch this space to see if I am right :))

Blog Drought Over........But, been a sad day!

Well, what can I say, it's been a long time since I visited my blog & even longer since I posted!!!
A lot has happened in the months since my last post, including me moving home. I have left Shropshire & moved back home to Wiltshire. I now live in the beautiful village of Lacock & in a more rural location, I can now look out of my windows at fields & hedge rows instead of boring blocks of red brick flats & littered walk ways.
I haven't managed any serious crafting since my last LO posted on here, but I am determined that is now going to change. I really do miss playing with lovely patterned paper & glue .... not to mention buttons, ribbons & other pretty embellishments.

It is a very sad day today, because my beloved & very faithful German Shephard Dog 'Murphy' died, with the assistance of a very kind vet & his nurse. I asked them to come to our home instead of adding stress to Murphy, by taking him to the surgery. He went off peacefully to sleep in the company of those he loved most, knowing that he was loved to the end. He was 12.5yrs old & was such a special dog.....a gentle giant, who will be missed for a very long time. I had owned him since he was a 5 week old puppy, still to young to leave him mother. I still remember that day when I went to see the litter of pups, the 4 pups that hadn't been reserved were put in the middle of the owners lounge floor while we talked. The next thing I knew was that a bundle of fluffy fur & huge paws had waddled over & laid down to sleep on my feet....... he had chosen me, so I purchased him there & then LOL What a lucky day that was, that puppy grew up to be the most beautiful dog, whith impecable manners & was so gentle, loyal & loving.
My murphy
RIP <3

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

Check out the Candy on Susie's blog

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

Look at the fab goodies that the girls at 'Stamp with us' are giving away.
Click HERE to visit their fab site :)

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