Love is all around..

Just a quick post for the moment being folks..  still a few pearls to add but decided to snap a shot whilst there was at least some sunshine outside as the forecast isn't looking too good for the next few days. 

Will pop back later and add the finer details to the post like paper range etc but right now I'm off to scrub a few toilets, mop floors etc oh yeah..  and I've got Mrs Wishy Washy laundry on the go at the moment too.   You really can't beat a good old Sunday scrubbing the house can ye!  Lol 

Toodles for now
Xxx

Loving Life

Just a quick post tonight folks as near on 2 am and got work in the morning.  

Had a fab Monday & Tuesday with one of my dear friends whom I love dearly.  Done some shopping and got the good old housework and washing done too.  

Today..  well what can I say about it..  hhmmm...  BUSY!!!   Think we all lost track of exactly what deliveries arrived as they were coming so quick at one point lol.   We had 3 pallets..  yes pallets!!!  In addition to the rest of the deliveries.   The ones I can remember off hand are Crafters Companion, Crafts Too, Spellbinders,  Creative Expressions, Groves, Crafts UK & Stick It..  I know I've forgotten a few but it gives you an idea anyway lol.   Needless to say us 3 girls were glad when 5.30pm arrived so we could get home and have a seat. 

So..  Once dinner,  dishes and yet another load of washing (no idea where it all comes from) and animals were all done I finally got to do a little crafting and finish off my project.   Sadly yet again the light had gone so it's another sneaky peek.   If it's light enough tomoz night I'll get a proper pic but barring that will defo get it done on Friday when I'm off.   I'm so loving these papers and picked up a few wee final bits in the shop today so think I'm happy with it now.  

Right I've gone on enough so time to sign off for the night and get some beauty sleep. 

Happy crafting
Xxx

Chill Time

Well folks it's 3am Monday morning and here I am sitting typing a post as I've just realised it's been a week since my last week!  

As for the post title..  well I'm not just meaning that I've been relaxing but am also referring to the fact it's currently 34° outside..  bbrrrr.

So what's been happening the last week that I've been so quiet?  Not too much really.   One of my work colleagues had a few days off work so I pulled an extra couple of shifts meaning I was working Tues thru Saturday.  Popped to a friends on Thursday night as it was her birthday and Brianna was over for a visit on Friday night.   Today has been chill time..  nice wee lay in complete with kitty snuggles, relaxing shower, watched the Russian Grand Prix and had a little crafty play on the project I started last week.   Sadly it's too late to take pics now so I've tried my best on a sneaky peek pic using my night mode.  

Got doctor this afternoon as took last of my meds tonight so need a prescription refill and one of my oldest dearest friends is coming for a visit..  Guess I best get some housework done in the morning when I wake as it's currently a bombsite due to fact I've done bog all this week lol.

Oh well time to sign off so will say toodle pip for now and be back later with some better pics.

Happy crafting
Lorraine xxx

A few of my favourite things..

Evening all..  my very dear friend Hels Sheridan kindly tagged me in a post today so I thought I'd pull some of my favourite projects together in one post so you could easily get an idea of things I like to play with.  

My blog tends to be a mish mash of projects for different companies and these pictures are a mix of DT projects and personal makes.

The project above was a personal make.

Above project is a personal make 

Above project is a personal make

Above project is a personal make 

Above project is a sample made for Craft World 

Above project is a sample made for Craft World

Above project is a personal make

Above project is a personal make

Above project is a DT project for Jones Crafts

Above project is a DT project for Jones Crafts 

Above project is a personal make

Well folks I hope that helps to give you a better insight to the kind of products I like to use and how I like to create depth and dimension using a variety of techniques.

Now let's get crafting!

hugs

Lorraine 

xxx

Daily Elements

What a dreich old morning it is outside today but thankfully there's the odd ray of sun managing to penetrate those grey and white cloud formations and with any luck the breezy winds that have been howling all night may just blow them away for a wee hour or two.   There was me thinking the news was reporting the prospect of an Indian summer too..  eh me think  not mate!   Keeps up at this rate and the thermals will be on before Halloween even arrives lol. 

Now today is the perfect day for being tucked up indoors surrounded by papers, scissors and glue but alas I have promised my wee mum a trip out so looks like I'm gonna have to wrap up warm and make sure we go somewhere that we can stay indoors, do a little shopping and have a bite to eat. 

Thankfully these gorgeous bits will be awaiting my return and I can push on with my current project for Jones Crafts.  I'm one of those who likes to do a rough mock layout before sticking anything down as it gives me the basic idea of the larger elements and allows me to decide where my smaller often half hidden bits and bobs will go.   Now if I can only get the frame finished before I pop out with mum then I can get moving along with the actual construction tonight.  

Please do check back over the coming days and weeks as I will be focusing mainly on KaiserCraft so there should be plenty to inspire you on their new ranges. 

Toodles for now and happy crafting
Lorraine xxx

New Home

Britannia dies used:

Skyline
Sentiments

Celebrate

Britannia dies used

Party Glass
Lattice Corner
Sentiments

Sympathy

Britannia dies used:

Filigree Cross
Sentiments

Cherish Yesterday

Britannia dies used:

Leaf corner
Large Elvendene Butterfly
Small Elvendene Butterfly
Sentiments

Seasons Greetings

Oopsie almost forgot to post and it's bed time so very brief tonight.  

Busy wee day in shop putting everything away after Donald's return from the Ally Pally show, sorting sample boards, new stock etc as well as the norm.  

I did say thanks to St Christopher (my medal travels everywhere with me) for keeping me safe on my journeys as both going to and returning from work there were car accidents leading to lengthy traffic queues meaning it took me 50 mins travel time in both directions.  Thankfully neither accident looked like anyone had been seriously injured which is a blessing.  

I've taken it pretty easy tonight as I'm still not feeling 100% but certainly no where near as bad as the other day.  

Anyway, on to tonight's share..  We have an A5 card decorated using Britannia dies (Ivy, small, medium & large poinsettia & sentiment) combined with red velvet card.

Well that's me I'm off to bed as it's 2am and I need some shut eye.

Toodles for now
Xxx

It's that time again!!!

Cor blimey folks can you believe it's that time of year again when we're hitting the Autumn shows and peeps are planning their Christmas cards..  where oh where does the year go? 

Anyway, I've been trying to make up for lost time today as I felt pretty poorly yesterday and again this morning but I've pumped myself full of paracetamol and symptoms seem to have eased quite a bit.   No idea what the dickens I picked up but had a stonking headache,  was freezing cold apart from my face which was burning and oh my.. The feeling of nausea was horrible.  Put it this way..  I'm less than impressed with who ever spread their germs.  Why oh why do people insist on going out when they're unwell and contaminating others!   I'm just relieved it happened when I wasn't in the shop as one of the girls I work with has Lupus so she really doesn't need to catch anything nasty like that.  

So today I've got the washing, ironing and housework done along with some samples for the upcoming Ross Papercraft show in Edinburgh this coming Saturday where I will be demonstrating with Britannia dies.   Just to give you a little taster of these dies here's an 8 x 8 card I made using the Robin, large & small pine cone and sentiment dies.  Oh yeah..  not to forget that gorgeous red velvet card.  
I've also attached a copy ticket so if you're in the Edinburgh area you have the address and you can pop in for a wee visit.  I think there are currently 30 exhibitors booked, some local and some are making the lengthy journey from down south so please come along and show your support. 

Oh well I guess it's time to sign off and get my stuff ready for work in the morning then I can chill for a wee hour before bed.  

Toodles for now
Lorraine xxx

Tonight's Roll of Honour

To say I'm proud of my Great Grandfather and his brothers is an understatement so I am filled with emotion today at the thought of them being remembered and their names read aloud at tonight's Tower of London Roll of Honour call.   Pity I couldn't be there in person but at least they will be respected and his ceramic poppy is somewhere in the moat.  God bless all who fought & died. 

Flutter fly

Well folks thats the first day back at work over and what a busy day it was..  just the way I like it.  As for the internet side of things I honestly couldn't tell you how many orders we picked, packed & posted today..  too many to count anyway lol.  

Tonight I've been chilling out with hubby and having a wee discussion on this Scottish referendum matter on facebook.   I honestly can't wait for it all to be over as I've seen so many rude, nasty and abusive comments being made to people its actually disgusted me.  I know it's a big thing but everyone has the right to make an independent vote for what they want and not for what others decided they should be voting.  That's nothing less than bully tactics.  

I'm actually heading off to bed just shortly.. early for me eh!  Lol   but I'm opening up in the morning so need to head off a little earlier than norm just incase there's any travel delays.  Apart from that I'm actually sitting here yawning anyway so my body is telling me it's bedtime so in my best interest to concede.  

Anyway, todays share is a card I made a few weeks ago using Indigo Blu stamps, distress inks and distress pens.  Finished size is 8 x 8.  

Right I really must sign off as that last yawn just about dislocated my jaw lol.  

Toodles for now folks

Lorraine xxx 

Multi use box

G'day all..  can't believe that's my holiday over and I'm back in the shop in just over 8 hours time.  I've had a swell time getting lots done and there's still a lot more to go but I've started so I'll finish lol. 

My front door is now ready for a final sanding and last coat of paint to be done on Friday when I'm next off work so that should be it ready for the autumn and winter winds & rains,  the house is all clean so just a quick tidy up at nights should see me through till Friday as well..  near choked on the smell of Zaflora and bleach today lol.  Oh and the ironing is all done too.   Go me!!! 

Anyway I'm just about to head off to bed so I'm bright eyed and bushy tailed for work but wanted to share another project with you all first..  another sample from the trade show for Jones Crafts.   This is a fabulous multi use box manufactured by Candy Box Crafts and although it's listed as a sewing/jewellery box I had another idea in mind for Christmas.  Don't you just think this would make the most wonderful gift..  For me being Scottish,  I am going to have mine filled with delicious handmade tablet but you could just as easily fill it with luxury chocolates etc.   Imagine gifting it to someone who could then have it on display and when guests arrive what a fab presentation when they are offered a chocolate.. oh just thought you could have biscuits in it too..  different sections for different ones.  Thank goodness I don't put on calories just thinking of food as right now I'd be piling them on quicker than I'm blinking lol. 

My box had been covered in fabulicious papers from the KaiserCraft Christmas Basecoat collection with a few pieces of ribbon and twine added for texture.   They blend so well with the rustic appearance of the papers.  Definitely another of my favourite collections.  

Oh well its bed time now but please keep checking back as I've more projects to share, details of the new upcoming classes at Craft World, tickets to give away for the upcoming Ross Papercraft show in Edinburgh and another blog candy giveaway..  oh my..  sounds like I'm gonna be busy on here.  Lol

Toodles for now and happy crafting.
Lorraine xxx

Back of box

Front of box

Top of box

Advent Calender time

Evening all..  sorry my pics sometimes load before the text but I often take pics on my phone then after upload I jump on my tablet to do the text.

Anyway I've been on holiday for the last week and tomorrow is my final day off before returning to work and I have to say that I've enjoyed every minute of it and have really appreciated the chill time.  I've had numerous lie ins followed by lots of work around the house, in the garden and tomorrow I will be finishing painting my front door.    It's been so nice catching up with everything I've been behind on and in the evenings I've done the odd bit of crafting but mostly I've just vegged out on the sofa.   Down time was so needed.  

So, what do we have for tonights project...  this is one of my trade show makes from last week for Jones Crafts.   A fabulous advent calender decorated with papers from the KaiserCraft Yuletide collection.   The calender comes as a flat pack kit designed by Candy Box Crafts.   Included within the kit are the sections to complete the main structure, 25 mini boxes, just the perfect size to hide away a luxurious chocolate lol, and all your mini numbers.   

As for the papers in the Yuletide collection I'd probably describe them as quite soft and peaceful in nature.  Definately one of my favourite Christmas collections.. but oh my..  I also have another two favourite collections which are everyday themed but I'm not at liberty to share just yet.  

Well folks that's it for tonight as I'm off to make myself a wee cuppa, snuggle up on the sofa and have a sing along to MTV..  could be dangerous as it normally ends up with me dancing around the room rofl.   

Nighty night all

Lorraine xxx 

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