Relaxing now..

By sitting on the sofa knitting a wee scarf.. Wonder just how many of these I will knit this year.. Perhaps I should take bets.. Lol.

Xxx

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Scrapbook cover

Sorry folks.. Been shopping all day and forgot to post this picture.. This is how my book cover looked once I had my tissue tape on it.. Next up is the decoration.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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I got to play..

Well just a little last night.. Lol.. And I decided to make a start on a scrapbook. First up I had to decide what to cover the album with and for this time I have gone with tissue tape.. So off I set sticking and cutting.. Pic to follow.

Right, guess I best drag myself out of bed eh and get organised..

Love 'n ' hugs
Xxxx

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Soooo lazy...

Well a very good morning to you all even if it is almost lunch time.. Lol.

What a night.. Forced myself to go to bed at 2am.. Even though I was still wide awake.. What a waste of time that was.. 4.30am and I was still lying staring at the ceiling.. Lol.. Obviously drifted off eventually and when the alarm went off.. Not that I remember it.. But I must have just turned it off.. So.. 10.30am I eventually awoke.. Must admit I'm feeling the better of it now.

I'm currently restoring my energy but sitting back here with my feet up and have just made my 2nd coffee of the day.. Once that's done I'm off for a lie in the bathtub then I've got a pile of work to do.. Thankfully I feel like I'll whiz through it today.

So.. I'm off to finish my lazing around.. And my coffee too.. Be back with you all later on.

Have a wonderful crafty day.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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Good evening..

Sorry I've been AWOL all day.. Dining room has no paint remnants left.. All clean and tidy again, curtains in place and shining like a new pin.. Thank goodness for that.. Don't need to dodge the dining chair now when I come in the front door or want to pop to the loo.. Lol.. It was rather an obstacle course I had on the go there..

Paint gear all stored back in the garage again, dinner done, dishes and kitchen cleaned, animals tended to and now I've got my feet up on the sofa.. Currently watching the last episode of Two and a Half Men then think I'll have a flick through my craft mag before it's bed time.

Not impressed by tonight's weather forecast so praying that it's wrong.. I'm getting used to my heat and sun.. Fingers crossed..

Oh well.. Time to go relax and I'll catch you all tomorrow again.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxxx

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Hello :-)

Well a very good morning all and I hope it's a beautiful day wherever you are. Lots of sunshine, some heat in the air and even some buds popping their heads above soil in the garden.. Don't you just love spring.. I know I do.

So, after my silly painting event.. God knows why I done that whilst my chest was bad, problem being once I started I had to finish.. So 3 coats of paint later, aches and pains and a lovely cough.. I'm almost done.. Just 1 final coat of gloss to go on the door and the big clean up.. I'm not very tidy when it comes to painting.. Lol.

Today I'm clearing up my mess, getting the house back in order and need to squeeze in a bit of work too as I've got a lot to get through this week.. Will feel soooo good to be back to my crafting.

Right now I'm on the 2nd coffee of the day and then I'll head to the shop as I need fresh milk, then the work will commence.. I will try and post later on today but if I don't manage I'll defo post something crafty tomorrow..

Have a fabulous day all.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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Morning all..

Well a very good morning to you all on yet another beautiful day... Even if I did miss the first part of it by being lazy and sleeping till almost 10am.. Think my body may be telling me it's time for a wee rest.. Well that's just tough.. Too much to do this week so it will just have to suck it up.. Lol.

Anyway, here's a little laser cut chandelier that I've got ready to mount on a card.. First up a layer of black paint, then distressed using Inka Gold and finally a little glossy accents. Now I just need to finish the card.. And that may I say will not be done till my skirtings are finished.

Washing machine is on the go just now, need to pop out and get more masking tape as I ran out last night, painting to finish, lunch to have and what am I doing right now.. Having my 2nd cup of coffee.. Lol.. Defo think it's time to get a move on as Brianna is coming over for a visit tonight too as it's her birthday tomorrow.. A great whopping 22... Oh to be so young again.. If only I could be..

Right, I'm moving now folks.. Lots to do and little time to achieve it.. Really need to finish today as I've got a diary full for the rest of the week.. I had intended on this being my day of rest.. Obviously no such luck.. Lol.

Toodles for now

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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Halfords con!!!

Afternoon all.. Well I popped to Halfords in Hamilton today to get a new set of mats for my car.. Ended up leaving without any and will also be writing a letter of complaint to their head office.

I found the set I wanted.. As in the picture.. Only problem was when I reached the cash desk.. They were £39.99.. I explained to the guy that was not what the peg said so he looked and agreed that they had been put up with the wrong price showing.. He spoke to the store manager who basically said touch!! Well I said to the kid.. But there is no tags what so ever that say any of your mats are £39.99 and he agreed so I told him his manager was welcome to come speak to me on the shop floor to discuss the matter.. Obviously a manager with no bottle at all as he sent the poor wee guy back to me.. No he would not budge from his £39.99. Well I quickly informed the kid that was fine I would simply take the matter up with his head office as his manager obviously isn't capable of managing himself never mind a store.

So.. I've taken photographic evidence and I have also taken a video of every price tag there was so let's see how Halfords head office explain this one.. I'm sure it will be fun..

A bit of good advice to idiots like this.. Don't be silly and play stupid games with me.. You will not like the outcome.. Lol

Will update you when I hear from them but I will no longer shop in such an unorganised store and may I add.. Popped to the autoparts shop in Motherwell.. Picked up a lovely set of mats for under £17.. Perfect..

Right, I'm off to paint again.. Catch you all later.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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What a witch..

Morning all.. Hope it's been a good weekend so far and that you all remembered to put your clocks forward.

Well I finally managed to do a couple of things last night in addition to chatting to one of my MIL's in California.. Incase anyone asks.. 1 is a birth mother, the other is a step mother.. That's how I have 2 MIL's... Lol.

This is my new Sugar Nellie stamp which I adore.. And isn't she just a cutie.. She's gonna be used a lot around here.. That I know for sure.
I wanted something nice and bright this time but she'd be equally as pretty in grungy halloween colours.

Hope to get her mounted on a card later today but first up need to do some errands and will finish the painting whilst Rob is at the gym.. Well it's one less obstacle to move out my way.. Lol.

In the meantime.. Have a wonderful Sunday and I'll catch up with you all later again.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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I'm crafting..

Ok folks.. Time to bring out the banners I think as this is the first I've managed any craft in about a week.. Lol

Have just stamped my brand new cutie.. 'Best Witches' from Sugar Nellie.. Isn't she adorable.. Oh and slightly naughty looking too.. Think that was part of the appeal to me.. Well that and the fact she's a wee Sugar Nellie which I so adore.

Going to do some water colour on her and she'll probably get mounted on a card tomorrow as I want to try and get a few things done tonight.. Well.. Need to make up for lost time..

So, will bid you a fond farewell for the moment and will hopefully be back later again.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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NEC

Evening all.. Well Sara at Crafters Companion has just posted some pics on facebook tonight that were taken today at the NEC.

I was so surprised at just how empty the aisles are this time.. And I feel so sorry for the traders if that's what it's like for the 4 days.

Most retailers pay thousands of pounds to be at the show as they have to pay the cost of their stands, demonstrators, hotels, food etc. Sadly if there are not enough consumers to cover these costs what is the long term result.. Basically.. The retailers will no longer be able to afford to attend these shows which means the shows will dwindle and fade and before we know it they will be few and far between.

If as many of us as possible can attend our local show even just to buy a few essentials or perhaps 1 treat.. This may be enough to help build numbers back to what they used to be.. We all like to shop online I know.. I do the same myself.. But sometimes it's much better to see a product in action before buying and there is also the advantage of seeing exactly what you are getting for your money.. It's not the first time I've ordered something online and been disappointed with the quality when it arrives.

So please, if you can, attend at least one show this year and help to keep our craft retailers visiting our areas.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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OMG...

This is a local jeweller in Hamilton.. He has been getting investigated by police and trading standards since last October..

Seemingly he stated that there has been a backlog at the goldsmith he uses due to personal issues so he sought a new goldsmith who is trying to work through the backlog.. Customers are still waiting on jewellery being returned that they handed in for repair several months ago.. The owner of the shop states that this is a clear indication of the impact that the economy is having on the area.

He has been released on bail pending police inquiries.


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My poor desk..

Look at my poor wee desk sitting all redundant this week.. It's been so neglected that I'm surprised it's stuck around.. Lol.

My aim this week was to steam clean the house, which has now also turned to painting the dining room!!! Typical of my fashion though.. Lol.. Seeing as I'm currently steam cleaning the main bathroom before I jump in the shower.. I'll steam the en-suite tomorrow.. Lol.

Anyway, once I'm all clean, I'll cover myself in paint again as I'm hoping to finish the dining room today.. Woohoo.. A few tasks to do then over the weekend before a week of work ahead.

There's a couple of orders to complete, 3 workshops to organise and a few cards to do for myself too.. Hhhmmmm think it's another busy week for me.. Long may it continue as I much prefer being that way.

Right folks.. Off to get some more work done and I'll have a lot more to share with you next week.. And more new goodies too.

Happy crafting..

Lorraine xxxx

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Here we go again.. Lol

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Sun again!!!

Good morning all.. And yes.. We have even more sun today again and I'm loving it and as you can see.. So is Smithy..lol.

So what am I up to today.. Painting the remainder of my dining room.. Started on the housework yesterday then had to put a few things in the garage where I just happened to find a big tub of paint.. Oh no.. That was it.. Into the house it came, dust sheets on floor and off I went.. Lol. Well I've been unhappy with the dining room for a while so for the moment being it's turning to white till I find a colour I want.. At least it will be fresh and bright in the meantime.

Seeing as the sun is shining I'll probably open the doors and enjoy some rays as I work.. So, my coffee is finished and I guess it's probably time to make a move and get myself back into action.. Afterall, it's not going to paint itself is it..

A word of warning for anyone considering buying a steam cleaner.. Be prepared.. You make a start with one of them and before you know it you're redecorating and everything.. Lol.. That's how all this began for me!

Right, I'm gone, work to do and I'll catch up with you all later.

Have a wonderful day where ever you are and I hope the sun is shining for you too.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxxx

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BUDGET TIME....

As some of you are aware my hubby works in the financial industry and so he has been staying tuned to today's budget with elephant ears... it may be worth having a wee nosey to see what all he's got to say on the matter...

Here's a link to get you started and he posts via twitter, blog and facebook so he's pretty easy to get a hold of.. lol


Bank of England split on rate rise and Update on Today's Budget
by Rob Robertson


Oh.. and if you have any questions about anything... don't be afraid to ask him... he's always willing to help

Craft survey

Evening all.. Well hubby has toddled off to bed now as his spondylitis is playing up real bad at the moment and I've just made myself a wee cuppa and sat down.. Thought I may do a wee bit of crafting, but just typical.. Everything is in the craft room and I'd end up disturbing the old man by putting lights on so guess the crafting will have to wait till tomorrow.. Lol.

So that leaves me sitting here watching tv and just thinking about all the different crafts out there.. What I've already done and what I've still got to try..

I know for sure that this year I'm going to learn how to knit properly.. For some reason I always end up with the wrong amount of stitches.. Too many or too little.. I never seem to be fussed.. Lol.. And the other thing I'm going to learn is how to crochet.

If any of you fancy telling me what your favourite craft is or what you'd like to learn in the future, I'd love to hear.. May even be something for me to add to my 'Learn how to do' list.. Lol.

Hope you're all having a fabulous week.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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Grey hairs..

Had to put a dye in to cover the grey hairs.. Got a new colour this time.. Supposed to be deep intense red.. Hhmmm a little on the bright side here for being deep.. Lol.. I may end up looking like a traffic light.. Well you certainly wouldn't miss me then would you.. Lol

Xxx

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Good morning..

Well the sun may not be shining today but that's no reason to sit on my bum and waste the day away.. And I do apologise for the lack of crafty creations lately.. Between being away from home for a few days, work and having been poorly, my house has fell to the background.. So I'm trying to get it all back up to scratch again.. Can't stand dust on my skirting boards.. Lol.

Managed to tackle the living room, wc, hallway, stairs and top landing yesterday.. All steam cleaned and even the cornicing was vacuumed.. Lol.. Today I'm tackling the kitchen!!! I could be some time with my steamer.. Lol

Also need to make a sympathy card today for a friend who's gran died last night.. My least favourite card as it always means someone is hurting inside..

Well.. I'm off to make a start, get the washing machine on etc and I promise I will try and get something posted later today.

Hope you're all having fun crafting rather than scrubbing like me.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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Glorious Day

Well a very good morning one and all and how can you not just love this beautiful bright morning that we've awoken to.. Woohoo.. Spring is on it's way.

Now hubby has left for work, the washing machine is doing it's job, I've got the 2nd cuppa of the day in my hand, am excited at the prospect of having my washing blowing outside in the fresh air and I'm probably going to spend a lot of the day steaming too. What more could a girl ask for on a bright and sunny Monday morning.

Hope you all have a wonderful day ahead.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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My new toy..

Evening all.. And boy am I a happy person tonight.. I've got a brand new toy to play with.. a handheld steam cleaner..

Have got so sick and tired of spending hours scrubbing the kitchen tiles, shower cubicle etc I gave into temptation today and invested in a steam cleaner.. My dear friend Ann Russell is always blasting around her house with one so if it's good enough for her then it's good enough for me.. She's rather particular when it comes to cleanliness.. Think it's the nursery nurse in her.. Health and hygiene etc.. Know what I mean.. Lol

So, the box is open, all the parts have been checked and I've even been a really good girl and actually read the instruction booklet from front to back.. So not like me but thought I better be safe.. Just incase.. Lol

I'm going to resist the temptation to try it out tonight.. Apparently they are very addictive so I'm waiting till morning before I make my start.. What's first.. Kitchen.. Bathroom.. Windows.. Curtains.. Mattress.. My house could be pretty hot tomorrow.. Lol

So, I'm off to tend to animals now before sitting back and relaxing for a wee while. Hope you've all had a fab weekend.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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A little shabby..

Morning all and hope there's a little sunshine in your day.. We've got quite a dark sky heading in and even what we have just now is very cloudy but at least there's still a little sun peeking through.

Anyway, last night I managed to get 3 coats of paint on my shadow box, then sanded back and added another few dabs here and there to give it a shabby rusty look.. Now I need to decide what exactly I'm going to fill it with and at this moment in time.. I haven't got a clue.. Think I'll need to have a bit of a rummage later.. Lol.

Right now.. I'm off to have a wee cuppa..

Happy crafting all and hope you have a nice relaxing Sunday.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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Distressing..

Okay folks.. Layers 2 and 3 have now been completed on the back end of the shadow box and the distressing there has already begun..

Now I'm off to do the same on the front.. Lol

Love 'n' hugs
Xxxx

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Black

As the ace of spades.. And that's my fingers I'm talking about too.. Lol.

That's the 1st coat of paint on all the pieces including the edges that took ages because I had to get on all the wee nooks and crannies.. Phew.. At least I don't need to give those any more coats, I can stick to the larger surface areas now so that will help speed things up a little.

I'm off to feed animals and make myself a fresh coffee whilst this lot dries then I can get on to the next layer.

Hope everyone's enjoying their Saturday night.

Happy crafting
Lorraine xxxx

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Wonderful day..

Well good afternoon, early evening, depending on how you wish to view it.. Lol

Glad to report that I had a very successful meeting today.. Now just have to sit down and sort it all out so the ball can get rolling..

Also treated myself to a few bits and bobs whilst I was out.. Oh how naughty of me.. Lol.. Anyway, didn't get a very good sleep last night at all.. Believe it or not I woke on 7 different occasions so needless to say I'm a little sapped of energy today.

Hubby has just popped a pizza in the oven for me, I'm popping to the shop quickly and then tonight I'm gonna sit back and play with my new shadow box whilst watching a bit of tv.

Hope you've all had a wonderful day too.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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Starting to look a bit better now.. Hmmm thing is what am I going to add next.. Well after dinner that is as hubby's almost home. Xxx

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Yuck..

Well that's what I ended up thinking of the canvas I started on yesterday.. So what did I do.. I simply painted over it so I can start all over again.

Hopefully this time around I'll be happier with the end result and it will be a bit brighter and more spring looking than the last one was.. It was a bit too dark and grungy looking.. Lol.

So.. Whilst I'm watching paint dry I'll pop off and make myself a wee cuppa.. Maybe even gain some inspiration in the process.

Happy crafting all
Lorraine xxx


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The sun has got his hat on..

Hip, hip, hip, hurray... We finally seem to be getting a break in the weather here and long may it continue.. Gosh it's amazing the difference it makes when you open the curtains to a beautiful blue sky and the sun comes flooding in.. You really don't have much option do you.. You just have to smile.

And the day gets better too.. I'm getting my hair cut.. It should have been done a few weeks ago but because I was poorly I didn't get.. It's basically double the length it should be so I currently look like I'm walking about with a mop head shoved on top of me.. Woohoo.. Roll on my bristles.. A quick blast with the hairdryer and it's done.. So can't be bothered with this using a hairbrush and styling for 15 mins.. Doesn't fit with either my lifestyle or my attitude.. I like to just blast and go.. Lol.

Obviously some housework will also feature in today's events along with a bit of crafting.. The schedule so far is looking good and what a run up to the weekend.. I'm liking a lot.. Oh and need to get my stuff together for tomorrow's meeting.. Roll on tomorrow too..

Right, I'm off to grab the vacuum and get this housework crap out the road.. Then I can relax and enjoy my day.

Take care everyone, have fun and remember to smile.. You might even make someone else's day just giving them a wee smile.. It may be the only one the see...

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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Happy happy..

Now how I forgot to tell you this earlier, I do not know..

Hubby is over the moon tonight as Double Stuff Oreo's are now being stocked in Asda.. These are one of his all time favourite cookies from his childhood and he's like a kid in a sweetie shop tonight.. Lol

Xxxx

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Back to playing..

Evening all.. Well I had to stop playing when hubby came home as Asda was calling loudly so off we went.. Got what was needed and returned home.. Then it was time for dinner and of course the dishes and after dinner coffee.. Lol.

So.. Now that's all past I'm off to feed my animals, get into my trackie bottoms and then it's back to getting all inky again..

Hope everyone's had a good day.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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Stage 1..

Having so much fun getting all dirty and inky.. That's the base layer complete.. Now it's time to move to stage 2.. Gosh this is so relaxing.. Xxx

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Canvas time..

Well it's been one of those days around here and I'm only now getting to actually sit down and play.. The morning was filled with a pile of computer related work, then my friend came to visit for a few hours with her 3 year old daughter so there were quite a few laughs then as she's a real little character..

So.. Now I've cleared away all the bits that had to be done I'm now getting a chance to have a seat and get some goodies out to play.. And I've decided upon some canvas today.. So I'm off to make a start before hubby gets home.

Catch up with you all later.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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My Rant...

Good evening folks.. I'm on a bit of a rant this evening.. Had a big brown envelope hand delivered this afternoon by a some lady and what does it contain.. Oh yeah the beloved census!!!

Well I just opened it and to be told that I must by law provide certain details otherwise I will be fined up to £1,000.. I find utterly disgusting...

Does your household own or rent this accommodation? None of your bloody business!!!

In total how many cars are owned or available for use.. Again.. None of your bloody business!!!

What I work for and what I own is no-ones business except my own.. Nor is my religion, race or colour any of your business either..

In days gone by census details contained those of who lived in a property, their age and how many windows were in the property..

Nowadays they want to know all your stats.. That is not a census.. That is a complete invasion of my privacy for which I will be fined if I do not comply.. And there was me thinking I lived in a country where freedom of speech and human rights still remain.. Oh how we can be fooled.. Residents of the UK no longer have any flaming rights.. Let's not forget that we even have to pay for water to flush our loo's and for the refuse collector to take our rubbish away.. A price which forever increases with every additional bin they force us to use..

Ok.. Sorry about that folks but to be honest I feel like starting a nice wee bonfire in the back garden tonight..

I'm off to find my invisible ink pen now.. Well I can't be fined for not filling it in then can I.. Lol..

Right, I'm gone to do something more constructive now.. Toodles.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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Jigsaw complete..

What a lovely gift to get from Aunt Susan.. Thank you sweetie and hopefully we'll get to see you soon.. Xxxx

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The message...

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A true puzzle..

Mr Postie just arrived with a gift from Rob's aunt in California.. There is a gift for Rob and an additional envelope inside with this.. Jigsaw pieces with writing on the back.. Love it..

Off to build the jigsaw now to see what the message says.. Lol

Xxxx

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It's such a hard life for some.. Lol

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That's better..

Okay.. My work often depicts my mood and this is definitely one that shows it to it's full..

I'm defo starting to feel better this week and as you know I haven't been doing too much crafting over the last few weeks as I felt yuck.. There's not a lot to express with decopatch on a frame and yesterday I was following my previous course with my configuration box so today it's been about me and this is the result..

Can you see how it's pretty dark.. Well that's me getting rid of the stale stagnant feeling I've had and clearing my mind for more to come.. Now that's done and out of my system I can move forward onto something a little more fresh.. A bit like the outside temperature.. Lol.

Anyway, no matter how light or dark the finished effect the one thing that remains true are the gorgeous stamped images.. All are from the 'Words Like Honey' range available from Time To Sow.

So.. All that's left to say is bye bye.. Time to go get creative again.. And I'll be back again later.

Toodles for now my lovelies.

Lorraine xxx

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I'm busy..

Am currently sat here doing some decopatch on an empty ice cream tub to bury my little hamster in.. Works perfect for keeping the cats etc away as it produces a completely sealed unit which is also waterproof.. Sorry I'm quiet but at least you all know what I'm up to now..

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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Boxes complete..

Finally I've managed to finish filling all my boxes so all that's left to do is a little bit distressing on the box and then add my feet and this will be my first complete configuration box.. Now I'm wondering what all will be going into my next one.. Lol

Right.. I'm off to get a bit distressed and I'll catch up with you all again later.

Happy crafting..

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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Play time..

Well between feeling like crap and working the SECC I never did get around to finishing off my configuration box.. I know unbelievable but true.. So, now that I'm starting to feel better again I've decided to start playing with it tonight again.. Good thing about it is all the good memories coming flooding back of the fun and laughter we all had.

Catch ya all later.. I'm off to have some fun.

Lorraine xxx

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Yet more Inspiration...

Evening all... and I did say earlier that I was going to schedule another post and here it is... and again.. it's yet another very talented lady that I met whilst on my Timmy experience.. this time around it's none other than

Kaz

Not only is Kaz very talented but she is also fortunate enough to have a very good friend who just happens to own a fabulous craft shop where she gets to demo with all the delicious goodies that are on the shelf... oh how jealous we all are eh.. lol..

Please do pop over to Kaz's blog and spend some time drooling over all her delicious makes they are simply devine.

Well I hope you've enjoyed being introduced to two wonderful blogs today and if I happen to come across any more I will defo let you know about them.

In the meantime... it's time to craft so there's not much left to say except... see you later.. lol.

Happy crafting all

Lorraine xxx

Inspirational Blog

Afternoon folks, just little old me again and this time I wanted to share details of a beautiful inspiring blog with you all..

Every now and again we get to meet with people we've never encountered before and sometimes we just hit it off... well... that's what happened when I was on my Timmy adventure and not only did I meet a fab Scots lass but a very talented one at that too so I thought I'd introduce you all to her... the one and only...

Gillian...

Please do pop over and have a nosey around her blog which is filled with so many beautiful designs and certainly plenty of inspiration for all.

Right.. off now to schedule another post for later.

Catch you all soon.

Love 'n' hugs

Lorraine xxx

Cute as candy..

Here's another little gift box or bag depending on how you want to look at it.

Project is from the Hougie project book and has been made using my Hougie Board.. Some quick inking using distress inks and some gorgeous stamp designs from the 'Words Like Honey' range available again from Time To Sow.

These little cuties are perfect for filling with some tissue paper and mini eggs for easter too.

Right, I'm off again.. Seem to be getting myself on a roll here finally.. Lol

Toodles for now

Lorraine xxx


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Gift Box

Now here is one of the quickest ever gift boxes that can be made to suit any requirement you may have.

The box design has been scored using the Hougie Board and details for boxes can be found in the Hougie Project Book.

For this box I simply stamped my card before scoring, cutting and adhering.

Stamped image is from the 'Words Like Honey' range available from Time To Sow.

Back soon.
Lorraine xxxx

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Special birthday gift

Morning all.. Well it's the start of a new week and hopefully this one will not be spent in my pj's feeling like crap.. Lol.

Busy week ahead as I've got some personal cards to make, orders to work on and some samples to do too so lots of organisational skills required to be put in place.. Oh and there's a few workshops to plan too.. No rest for the wicked I guess.. Lol.

However, last week has left me a bit behind in sharing stuff so I will try my best to start catching up this week and first up I just had to show you my wonderful new candle.. Never to be lit of course..

My awesome friend Ann Russell made me this for my birthday and what a perfect gift it was.. She saved the picture from my blog and then worked her magic to transfer the image onto a candle for me.. How awesome is that. I truly am blessed to have such a wonderful friend in life and she is always there for me come rain, hail or shine.

Thank you Ann :D

So without further ado I'm off to make a start on the day.. Beginning with a quick tidy and then prioritising my workload.. Hopefully I'll be a much better blogger this week and will be around to share a lot more creativity with you.

Ok, I'm gone and I'll be back again in a few hours.

Toodles for now and happy crafting.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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MIL's card

Evening all.. And I hope it's been a good weekend for everyone.

I've been playing away with one of my Tim Holtz die's, delicious new ribbon trims, distress inks, alcohol inks and inka gold. Obviously I've been having a lot of fun.. lol.

I would love to share the whole project with you but can't just now incase my MIL see's it.. Her birthday is at the end of the month so I will post pics once I know it's safely in her hands.

What's next.. Hmmm well I have the choice of 3 birthday cards.. Which one to start with first though.. Only I know the answer to that.. Lol.

Right now, it's time to go organise some dinner so I'll catch up with you all again soon.

Happy crafting all
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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All stitched up..

Right.. Had a few coffee's so time to make a start on the day.. First up.. A bit of a sewing related card.. Woohoo.. Good excuse to use my new Tim Holtz die.

If anyone is looking for the die.. I got mine from The Craft Bug..

Hope you've all got something fun planned for the day ahead.

Happy crafting
Lorraine xxx

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Mr Postie..

Morning all.. Well I've opened the curtains this morning to a slight flurry of snow.. And I mean slight.. But.. Mr Postie had already been and what a lovely start to the day..

The envelope was lying face down on the floor and I just picked it up and opened it without even looking at the front.. What a lovely surprise I got.. A handmade wedding invite all the way from the USA.

One of our friends moved out to Vegas several years and was fortunate enough to fall in love with a wonderful girl who loves him back every bit as much... And they are now going to walk down the aisle and tie the knot... Can you believe we have been invited to join them at their wedding ceremony in Las Vegas..

Thank you so much Kristin Roselli and Paul Smith.. And I know that you will both have a wonderful life together as husband and wife.

Don't think anything nicer can happen in my day now.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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That's better

This is the back of my frame.. Now doesn't that look better than a big piece of brown stuff stuck in the middle.. Lol.. Only got small spaces to fill around the clips now but those have to be done slowly as I need to let the glue dry in between to ensure I don't glue them in place.. Would be just my luck.. Teehee..

Well.. Crafting done for the day.. Tomorrow I'm moving onto cards.. Got 2 to make over the weekend but at least I have an idea for each of them so that's a good start... Oh.. And its meant to snow here all day tomorrow.

Right.. Off to watch some tv now before bedtime.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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