The One Minute Writer

I was reading my friend Cherrys blog today & through her blog found the One Minute Writer blog, so I thought I would give it a go.
Todays prompt is: What do you wish you liked...but you don't?
I wish I liked homemaking as much that I dream I do in my head...But, I don't?
My thoughts have ideas of how my rooms would look, with the furniture chosen, the colours, the fabrics & accessories used to enhance my living space, but it just never ever ends up looking like it does in my mind.
Yes, I do produce a comfortable, clean & tidy home, but there is always that mild dissatisfaction at the end product.
I always seem to be tweeking it here & another little accessory there, to try & to achieve that final look, but nope, it just won't come to a satisfactory completion.

Oops where did I go & December is here again!!!

I have had my bum kicked into getting this blog up and running again.. So being one that does as she is told {yeah right} here I am :)

I have been slack, there is no getting away from the fact & I am not paying for it by working through a stack of CJs, when all I want to do is have some fun Christmas craft time. I completed a CJ last night & intend to do another 2 today, I can then get them back in the post & on there way to the next person.

Since writing last time another child has been born into the family, she was born on November 12th & her name is Erin Paige......My 2nd grandaughter & she is such a tiny little thing.
I really am blessed, by not only having 4 wonderful sons that I am extremely proud of, but having 7 gorgeous grandchildren too.
Plus, I am expecting an 8th in June '10.

The year 2009 did not start out as a very good year for me, I was in poor health both physically & mentally with lots on my mind, living away from my family who all reside in Wiltshire where I was born & bred. I was living in Shropshire with Alex so that he could be near his children, the flat we lived in was run down & in a place where I was afraid to venture out on my own due to drug & drink abuse in the location then, the marriage of one of my sons breaking down after 10yrs. Alex coming to the end of his Uni coarse & not knowing where in the country he would get work as he works with the blind.
It then all started to turn around at the beginning of June, Alex went for an interview for a job in Bath, I held my breathe for a couple of days because the location couldn't have been better. Then we heard from housing association that we had been offered a bungalow in Wiltshire in Lacock! I was over the moon, especially when later that same day Alex got his email to say that he had got the post he applied for in Bath..
I now live in my little bungalow, with my own contained garden & Ozzie my little Bichon loves the freedom too, Alex works for Deaf & Vision Plus overseeing the Vision side of things, my sons all live within driving distance to pop in and out for a coffee etc. new grandies what more could a girl want, I am so settled here now & life is good again, my mental health is definately so much better. My physical health is the same, but I didn't expect any change there & as usual I am more mobile in the summer months but, the winter months will always bring the pain & lack of mobility, but, thats fine I am used to that now & know how to cope.

The morale to this tale is.....
The grass is definately not always greener on the other side!
You don't know what you got til it's gone.
It's one mistake that I will not be making again!!

Hark at me rabbiting on here........
Anyway that's me brought up to speed & I will get something crafty done to post soon
I am also going to put a blog candy together as well, just to get me used to coming here on a daily basis......So watch this space if you dare

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

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!!"

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!

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 basisThis 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 3EJMember 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!

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 websiteor 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.

I am so excited right now, because tomorrow I will be starting an online class hosted by

Ms Shimelle Laine.

This will be the 1st time that I have ever taken part of a coarse online, it was purchased for me as a Christmas gift.
However, I have taken a class with Shimelle before, back last June at the

gogo getaway retreat, it was so much fun.
Shimelle is so inspirational and enthusiatic, that you just can't help falling for the charms of this lovely lady from New York.

Anyway, back to the coarse, I am really looking forward to getting started.

I'll tell you a bit about it.....
It will run for 6 weeks, and it's called
Here, There and Everywhere

Its creating an album documenting the places you’ve been and the places you dream of
going too.

Here, There and Everywhere is the name of the workshop, and also the name of the
album’s 3 elements.

HERE will document the kind of travel you do near home, all the tiny little everyday journeys and important sights on your local area and landscape.
THERE is aimed at recording the places you have been, both in your own country and overseas illustrating your travels so far.

EVERYWHERE will be documenting the places we dream of going, and bringing the travel of our dreams one step closer, by researching and virtually planning our travels.

Along with all the lovely creations and guidelines from Shimelle, we get to see some goodies from Kelli Crowe, Nichol Magouirk and Jennifer Johner. There will be some Tia Bennett digi elements included too.

Cost is roughly £17.40, you get 18 prompts which equates to 70+ pages of material.

Check out the BLOG for further details and sign up.

Sounds like fun huh?
I will update you you with my makes as I work through the coarse

Sprinkles on Cupcakes

Anyone is welcome to use the sketch for your own personal use, but acknowledge ScrapaGoGo in your write up Please!

This is the first of my LOs created with the lushious February Scrapagogo kit

I created this one from a sketch for the first of a new set of challenges for the everyone in reciept of the kits to take part in over on the Clubhouse

So many GoGo goings on right now!

There is so much Scrapagogo news to pass on, I hardly know where to start.

From the March kit Scrapagogo we will be taking you to the very cutting edge of Scrapbooking, by bringing you the opportunity to purchase an Exclusive Hybrid Digi Elements Kit. This will be an optional purchase on Grabits Day {1st day of each month} as an accessory to both the Create and Greetings kits.
This kit will be 100% Exclusive to ScrapaGoGo, designed for us by the very talented Vicki Parker, to coordinate perfectly with your Monthly Kits and enhance your Scrapbook Pages with elements that you can download, print on your Patterned Paper or Cardstock and cut out to use.
We are very excited about this new aspect that we are able to bring you, we are the 1st UK kit company to be offering this presently!

Because these elements are designed to be printed out, on to Patterned Paper, Cardstock, Acetate or anyother medium that will run through your printer, no special programs are required to use them
The very first Digi Kit will be available on March 1st.

There are a few non subscription kits available for MARCH
On Sale now!
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Prepare to be inspired, prepare to get using those kits and prepare for the most fun you have had for ages... and it is all FREE!
GoGo Academy is a brand new adventure that we invite you, our valued member and customer, to take part in.
GoGo Academy is all about making you think about WHAT you scrapbook, adding words to the nice pictures.
It's about LOOKING at yourself, your THOUGHTS and your ADVENTURES in a new way. Doing things you may not have usually done and writing words you may not have thought about.
GoGo Academy is a series of monthly Modules, delivered over twelve months, that will be emailed as a PDF document.
Each Module will be emailed to you just in time to work on with the month's kit.
Some Modules are seasonal, some are thoughtful and some are just plain fun!
Month by month you will receive new and exciting tasks to get you scrapping;
some will be spread over a few weeks and some will be enough to keep you busy until the next. You need do nothing to take part and you can join in each month or dip in and out when you have time.
There will be spot prizes along the way and maybe a graduation prize too.
So when do we start we hear you say?
Well, the first Module will be delivered in time to use along side your April Kit
so not too long too wait...

There really has never been a better time to begin a subscription with Scrapagogo, than right now
Either visit the website or email sales@scrapagogo.co.uk to get all the information you need

A little challenge

When my parcel arrived the other day containing my Stampin' Up order {I am a member of Sally's SU10} I opened the box to find that I not only had my fantastic goodies that I ordered, but tucked away inside was a bag containing
1 x 6" square of double sided patterned paper
2 x 4" squares of cardstock {1 white & 1 brown}
2 x die cut flowers {orange & green}
2 brads.
At first I wondered what this was all about, until I recieved an email from Sally explaining that it was a challenge that she had set us & if I took part, I was in for a chance to win a prize.
And this is what we had to do....
We had to make something using the kit, but we were only allowed to add just 1 more item & a card blank!
This is what I made last night..

The other entries are awesome, so no way do I expect the prize, but it sure was fun taking part and I also have the bonus of having made another sweet card for my 'ready made cards box' Thanks Sally, it was fun!

Life is Like a Box of Chocolates

Well it's almost that time of the month again when the Scrapagogo subcriber kits,
get picked by the Royal Mail to begin the journey to homes everywhere.
Those bright yellow boxes never fail to bring smiles & squeals of delight,

but I think this month especially,
there will be a few Oo's & Ahh's when they open up those boxes.
It is scrumptious.
I think it has to be one of my most favourite kits to date, and I have been with GoGo for over 2yrs.
Its absolutely full of shades pink, chocolates & creams, & the textures are simply devine.
The papers are shimmery
the embellies are velvet & felt & smooth
there is SEI, Basic Grey, Bazzill & Scenic Route,
theres Hambly, Creative Studios, American Crafts & Maya Road
to name just a few of the treasures that will be found within those yellow boxes.

I'm not surprised that they sold out almost as quickly as it was advertised

Above are a few sneak peeks of the Design Teams work {not mine this time} I will show you mine in a few days time.

Simple Bracelet

Here is my first attempt at making a bracelet with seed beads, I have used a magnetic clasp as a closure. Beading is something that I have just started to enjoy, but I find it quite satisfying and relaxing to sit and make something like this while watching the TV. A nice change from glue and paper occasionally.

I was encouraged to make this piece by a seed bead challenge that has been set over on the Crafts Beautiful forum

So boys want to have fun!

Here is a LO I created this afternoon as my take on the sketch over on the Basic Grey Challenge blog.
These 2 rascals are my gorgeous nephews Tom & Ollie who live in Australia.

I have used Basic Grey papers from both the Periphery & Skate Shoppe Collections, Periphery paper embellishments & Alpha's, plus a hint of Bazzill cardstock, various other alpha's, a Prima jewel & lots of pen & ink!

Excuse that I have cut off part of the title in the scanner, I will photograph it in daylight tomorrow!

Pleased to back in the world of CJ's!

I took a complete year off from taking parts in CJ's, but when I noticed a new one starting over on the Scrapagogo Clubhouse {the hub for all GoGo Kit Subscribers} I just couldn't resist signing up for it.
GoGo Delights ~ the name of this CJ is now up and running.

This is my entry in Katies CJ, which she has called "A Sketch a Day" the photograph is of GoGo Owners Lorraine & Janice, DT Members Lisa & Helen with Craft Products Designer Jennie Bowlin in the middle. The photo was taken while GoGo Team were at CHA in Autumn 2008.
This month we are all using left overs from January's kits to produce our LOs

Awarded a hug!!!

I have been awarded with this hug from 2 of my fellow crafters over on the Crafts Beautiful Forum, thank you both so much Margaret and Denyze

Arty Girlz Challenge #70

Here is an ATC I created for the Arty Girlz 70th challenge!

Lots of inking, paint effects and different efemera going on in this one.

I used a kit that my good friend Sarah sent me, that she called 'Miss Havisham Remembered' as a trial set. She is planning to sell ATC kits soon. I can tell you that there is enough scrumptious stuff in these kits to make at least 5 ATCs, so are going to be great value. Come on Sarah, get these kits out there, I want some more LOL

2nd Edition

Check out the latest edition of the Craft's Shop Mag.... You know the one that on the right hand side of my blog? ....Yeah that one....click on it and have a read.

Guess what, I am in there too...yeah with my paper beads ;)

If you would like to be included in future editions than simply contact Claire over on the Secret Corridor blog and she will liase with you from there.

Oh and that cute little love birds heart key ring, it's been made by the lovely Juliet and it's up for grabs. If you would like the opportunity to win it, then head on over to Juliets blog to find out how ;)

Photo Challenge...love this one!

I have been challenged by Jules to a photo challenge and this is what I have to do:

1) Go to the 6th photo folder saved on my PC (or not if you file them in a different way)

2) Choose the 6th photo stored and upload to to your blog

3) Write something about the picture.

4) Then challenge 6 new people to join this challenge....

Anyways, it just so happens, that I have been busy recently scanning in loads & loads of vintage family photos, in preparation to having them printed off to use in my scrapbooks!

My photo of my dearest grandfather Charlie Cook, when he was a younger man, funny, I never knew my grandad with hair or a moustache, so it was quite a surprise to find this photo. He resembles one of my uncles in this snap! I loved my grandad, but I knew him with glasses and white hair, always in a crew cut style. I remember I used to love to sit on his knee and rub his head, because his hair kind of prickled and tickled my hand LOL ....

He was one of the founder members of the Chippenham Wheelers in Wiltshire, along with my grandmother and 2 mutual friends I believe. They used to cycle all over the country and my grandad could still be seen out cycling approaching his 90th birthday, when he finally took heed and conceeded that he really wasn't safe anymore.

Sadly, he is no longer with us, but I have no doubt that he is sat, watching his family in a celestial armchair somewhere in a better place, with his 'Sweetheart' my grandma, by his side!

So without further ado, I am passing this challenge on to

June

Sally

Mandi

Jackie

Sarah

Chris

Come girls play along, and let me know if you do so that I can come and see your photos ;)

GoGo Gossip

Due to overwhelming demand ScrapaGoGo are pleased to announce
GoGo Colour Me Happy too!This event includes all the materials you need to complete 4 classes, in fact the products alone total in excess of £35 so this is a great value event with the usual GoGo appeal
definately not one to be missed!
The event will be held on
Sunday July 12th 9.30am - 5.30pm.

At
Whittle Hall Community Centre
Lonsdale Close
Great Sankey
Warrington
WA5 3UA

I will be there, will you?

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While I'm on the subject of ScrapaGoGo

Have you thought of subscribing to a kit?

If you have, then now is a fantastic time to join up, and this is why!

WIN a 6 months FREE Create, Stamp & Go~2~Pieces Subscription!!!
Email and request a 'March Start Subscription' before Wednesday 21st January and you will be entered into a draw to win a 6 months Create, Stamp & Go~2~Pieces Subscription, this prize is worth £203.94!!! The winner will be picked from the 'hat' on March Despatch day, on or around 12th March 2009, the winner will be notified by email and published on our Blog at that time. For further details please email the office and we will be happy to help. (Limited Numbers of Subscriptions Available and Our usual Terms and Conditions for Cancellations will apply). 'Wanderlust' (March Kit) featuring Collage Press 'Jackson Lodge'; Collage Press 'Camden'; Making Memories 'Paperie'; Bella Blvd 'Family Tree'; Bella Blvd 'Pack Your Bags' and Creative Imaginations 'Creative Cafe'. Calm and tranquil combinations of blue, green and brown with a dash of orange make for a classy combo that is sure to put a spring in your step and have you reaching for your scissors in anticipation of creating sophisticated and fresh designs, so Spring Clean your crafting area and mind in readiness for GoGo March!

Why Choose ScrapaGoGo?

The Marie Antoinette award, known as the Real Person award and was given to me by my good friend Dawn, it's lovely receiving awards, but I need to pass it on to 7 more blogs.
So here goes with the rules:
1. Link to the person who gave you the award
2. Nominate 7 more persons
3. Link the nominees and let them know about this award
4. Post the award on your blog
Sarah
Leona
MT
Pips
Natalie
Sarah
Suz

Aquae Sulis...aka Bath, has to be one of my top 10 places in the whole of the United Kingdom to visit. I was lucky enough to have been born & bred within 12 miles from this amazing georgian city. The architecture is fantastic, attracting tourists worldwide, which to be honest can be a pain, when all you want to do is pop into M & S quickly or just have a quiet few hours in pleasant surroundings. I also frequent the famous Royal Mineral Hospital there too, years ago peaople with Arthritic and Rheumatic conditions used to go there to bathe in the mineral waters. The same work and care is given at the hospital, but today there is a hydro pool with cleaner water! In this LO you can see a couple photos taken in Bath
The bridge in the top photo is Pulteney Bridge & the weir. The bridge is one of only four bridges in the world with shops across the full span on both sides. Two of the others, can be seen in Florence and Venice.
The shops on the bridge include a flower shop, antique map shop, and juice bar.
The other photo is the world famous Roman Baths, this one is known as the Great Bath. The Romans believed that bathing in the waters were healthy, because of the minerals. Not something that I would have wanted to try, it tastes disgusting and smelt even worse.
The water remains warm as it bubbles up fromhot springs, because the city of Bath is built on an extinct volcano!

Sorry, but I did say I loved the place :)

The next LO is of my grandaughter Chloe, it was taken as her first official school photo!

I am also entering this LO as my Arty Girlz make, where we were asked to use a button!

Both of these LOs have been made using January's ScrapaGoGo Kit

Here are a couple of cards I made using the January ScrapaGoGo Greetings kit

The little monsters and cogs on the patterned paper are just so cute, I will be sending this card down to my eldest and youngest grandsons {3 brothers} to wish them a good 2009


This cute little fellow will be going into my card keep box, for a birthday later in the year!