Just a quick post today

No cards done, or anything else for that matter. Had quite a few things that have needed to be done, so crafting has taken a backseat for a few days.

So, check out my weight loss ticker -



- updated today, now I've reached my Club 10 (which also means I don't have to pay next week, so I'll have more to spend on craft goodies!). Only 3 1/2lbs to go before I reach my 2 stone award, too.

So just a brag post really, but I'm really pleased with myself, to have got his far in 11 weeks! I don't very often stick with things for this long, so I've kind of impressed myself!

Two Cards In As Many Days!!

First time in far too long!



This one used the papers from the Readicut pack again - the shimmery ones are really pretty. I used the Penny Black 'Modesty' stamp and Reeves watercolours to colour it. I put some JudiKins Diamond Glaze on the flowers just to add a little dimension. Here's a picture of the image, but you can't really see it too well.



I punched opposite corners of the card and the paper with my corner rounder (large size), and decided against adding ribbon. I usually like to have at least a little bit of ribbon on a card, but thought it might look a bit busy. Besides, somebody wanted the card before the paint was even dry, so they must've liked it as it was!

I wonder if I'll manage another card tomorrow.... three in a row must be some kind of record!

Get Knotted!

I actually managed to make something today!!!


It's nothing like I wanted it to be - it was supposed to be a tri-fold card. I'd stuck the bits down on the smaller flap, and then messed up with the paper - the last piece, natch - so I cut off the flap and it's now turned on it's side!






The topper is made using Mizuhiki cord and despite making tonnes of them, I still need instructions - you know how some things you just don't 'get'? This is one of mine!


The paper is from a pack I got from Readicut for free - pay p+p only - but the offer has finished now, sorry! The oriental paper is from the Artpapers Script Pack, and I also used my corner rounder and concave corner punch.


You've probably noticed that the ink I edged the card with doesn't match the papers.... I really need to do something about my meagre amount of 'essentials'. I have loads of non-essentials, but I have next to no stamps, about 5, yes 5!!!! ink pads/embossing powders and a few punches.


So that's why my cards are pretty basic.... no cuttlebug, no die cutters, nothing - yet! Besides, the card is for my brother - he's not going to notice, trust me....

So much for that idea...

You know I said I was going to get a bit of crafting done every day? It hasn't happened, surprise, surprise! Jack's had a cold the past week, and now it's got chesty which means he's not sleeping properly. Every time I walk out the door after settling him, he rolls onto his back and starts coughing, waking himself up again. And so it goes all night. So at the moment I'm sleeping in his room with him, or else he gets into a state by the time I get to him. I've bedded down with the laptop - the joys of wi-fi - and some DVDs, so hopefully he'll be better soon!

A Couple of Luggage Tags

I decided to do these for the boys, for when we go away in September. Cory chose the stamps for both - the frog is by Inkadinkado and the VW camper - probably the closest we'll ever get to the real thing unfortunately! - is an Anita's one.

I found the tags on eBay, I think they were about £2 for 4. I'll type their info on a separate sheet and attach it to the back of each picture.




Jacks tag: Frog stamp, See D's Dot-to-Dot Alphabet stamps, Marvy le Plume markers, ribbon scrap and Memories pigment inkpad, corner rounder punch

Cory's tag: Camper stamp, holographic peel-offs, black Stazon, Memories pigment inkpad, ribbon scrap, corner rounder punch


Hopefully I'll be blogging a bit more in future, as I'm going to try to do a little bit of craft every day because at the moment I don't seem to be getting much done and I'm feeling creative!

A Few Things About Me...

I came across this on Julie's blog, which is great by the way!

I'm not so prolific a blogger that I would get tagged :( so I just put it on my blog myself!

1. If your doctor told you TODAY that you were pregnant, what would you say? I'd say HOORAY! (Although it would be a miracle as I'm single!)

2. When was the last time you flew in a plane? Feb 2002.

3. What did the last text message you sent say? I can't even remember that last time I sent a text message let alone what it said!

4. What features do you find most attractive in the opposite sex? Sense of humour, and if they look like Michael Vartan it's a bonus!

5. What is a goal you would like to accomplish in the near future? Get the house sorted and decorated... I'm fed up of all the junk!!

6. Shoe size? 8

7. Been to Mexico? Nope.

8. When is the last time you had a massage? I had a mini manicure at the Parent Toddler group on Wednesday. Does that count?

9. What was the last TV show you watched? I don't have a TV, but I watch Alias and Scrubs on DVD - A LOT!

10. What are your plans for the weekend? I want to get some crafting done, otherwise a quiet weekend in with the kids.

11. If your significant other asked you to marry them TODAY what would you say? I'd have to find one first!

12. What is in the back seat of your car right now? I don't drive :(

13. What were you doing at 8 am this morning? Getting Cory ready to go out for the day with his dad, washing up, laundry... by 8am we've already been up for a couple of hours at least!

14. If you could marry any celebrity today who would it be? Michael Vartan.

15. Have you ever been to a strip club? Yes. When I was at college, it's what happens when all your mates are male!!!!!

16. What is the best ice cream flavor? Strawberry.

17. What is the last sporting event you watched? Probably football.

18. Ever go camping? We went all the time when I was at school, and will probably go again when the kids are older.

19. Last phone call? To my mum.

20. Are you allergic to anything? Nope.

21. What is one thing you have learned about life recently? Money is not as important as everyone makes out. Unfortunately it is just as essential.

22. What do you do at work? I'm a stay at home mum, but the kids are Home-Ed so I teach.

23. What is your mom's name? Carol

24. Ever cried for no reason? Yes, but obviously I don't know why! ;)

25. Can you do the Crank Dat dance? The what????!

26. What is your favorite color to wear? Black - it helps to disguise the bumps, but I'm trying to be a bit more adventurous as the weight comes off.

27. What is the longest plane ride you have ever been on? From Gatwick to Lanzarote.

28. What is the longest road trip you have ever taken? Fareham to Chester via Hull!!!

29. What are your turn-offs? Ignorant people, those who slate single parents.

30. What was your last alcoholic beverage? Hardy's Sparkling Rose.

31. What are you craving right now? Cheesecake - Belgian Chocolate or Vanilla and Rhubarb... I'm not fussy!

So, now you know a little about me.... now it's your go. If you want to answer the questions, put them on your blog and let me know so I can learn some stuff about the great people who read my waffled musings!

Another Bootie and Box

These go with the card I posted the other day. I won't give all the details as I've posted one before and I did it in exactly the same way, just with different paper.

Now, I don't have a Cuttlebug but I love the Swiss Dots folder that you can get. So I thought why not make my own with a bit of 0.5cm squared paper and a Making Memories Eyelet Hole Punch? Here's the result, and what I did with it!

(Yes, I know the ribbon is upside down.... I'll put it down to artistic licence!)

I will get round to getting a Cuttlebug, but I want to redecorate the house first, so I'll have to make do with a bit of DIY of the crafting type and stick with the dry embossing! I think it turned out okay.