Sample nos 4..

Sorry have been delayed a bit with this one.. Too busy chatting with my friend.. Lol

Starting to get a bit tired now too so may or may not do another tonight.. Need to make sure I try and get some sleep so I'm wide awake for my hospital visit tomorrow..

Don't be surprised if there are a lot of posts over the next few days as I probably won't be able to chat to anyone so will have nothing more to do than craft and type.. Lol..

Okay.. Night night all.. Back with you tomorrow again.

Happy crafting
Lorraine xxx

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Magazine sample 3

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Special edition..

This month's special edition from Creative Cardmaking is Vintage Cards.. And is full of amazing images from Crafter's Companion... I have agreed to make a pile of samples from all the papers available in the magazine so I've been doing nothing but cutting since 9am this morning.. And I'm still not finished.. Can't wait to see just how many finished cards I'll be able to produce.. What I do know.. It's gonna be a lot. The quality of the paper they are printed on even is wonderful.. None of this cheap crappy shiny stuff.. This is good quality and the magazine is perfect for people making cards for charity as well.. So much in it and the magazine only costs £4.99.. Now if I can make 20 cards from it.. That's buttons a card to make.. Perfect..

Right I'm off now to get this finished as I've still got the craft room to finish organising... Lol..

Toodles for now..
Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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All my cut pieces, decoupage etc that I've done so far.. Lol

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Woohoo..

Finally managing to have a nosey through this months SC&P and look what I saw.. An advert for the Scottish Craft Workshop Extravaganza.. Woohoo..

This promises to be one of the best crafting weekends of 2011 and places are being filled quick.

Incase you interested in a place but can't read the print on the advert.. Further details and booking facilities are available either online at www.yvonnejacksonagency.com or by calling 0131 447 2066

Right.. I'm away back to reading my magazine again.. Lol

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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New Recipe..

Time for dinner I think.. Lol..

A wee bit ibuprofen, mixed with some paracetamol, stir in a little amoxicillin and finish with a light dusting of orajel..

Pop into the oven 3 times a day.. Lol

Xxxxx

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Slow start..

Oh yeah.. As you can tell from the picture I'm having a slow start to the day.. Lay on sofa, big fluffy slippers etc, quite comfortable and not entirely convinced I'm going to be moving anywhere quick in the next hour or so.. Lol.

It was another bad sleep night.. Think I was awake about 5 times during the night and it was about 4am before the pain eased and then I managed to sleep for a couple of hours before I woke.. Woohoo.. I can tell you now that Tuesday is just not getting here quick enough for me.. Almost 3 weeks now suffering toothache and I must admit it's starting to get to me bad now.. Lack of sleep and pain is sucking the energy from me.. Does it not know I've got fun to have.. Lol.

Anyway, yesterday was a fun day at Ashby Designs.. Had my lovely friend Ann Russell with me so we had a good laugh during the journey.. Arrived to yummy cakes bought by my wonderful friend Lynsey and stolen by her daughter Ashleigh.. Lol. We had such a good day and even stopped for yummy lunch.. Chicken curry and fried rice!!! Roll on our next visit which will not be too far away.

So.. Now that I've babbled on.. My coffee cup is almost empty so I'm off for a wee top up.. Well I need a few cups in me before I even consider moving anywhere.. Lol.

Hope you all have a wonderful day planned.. As for me.. Haven't got a clue what the plan of action is yet.. :D

Ok, I'm gone.. Catch up with you later..

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxxx

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Perfect day..

What a perfect day it has been indeed.. Cake & coffee along side a demo day.. And when I got home my Timmy ticket & badges were waiting for me in a nice envelope.. Now there's really not much more a girly could ask for in a day is there.. Lol..

Off to put my feet up now and read all my instructions for the big day.. Oh and sip on a wee coffee too.

Hope you've all had a wonderful day and I'll catch up with you tomorrow again.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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Sparkles..

Woohoo I've arrived at Ashby Designs in Musselburgh and here's some of the gorgeous hand made jewellery available for sale in the shop.


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Last minute..

Evening all.. Well I was out and about getting a few things done today and the plan was to finish sorting the craft room.. Then the phone rang.. My friend needed a last minute card so out came the ink & stamps.. Lol

So card completed and delivered.

Now I need to pop to the shop for some milk then back home to have some dinner.. I'm starving.

Hope you all have lots of lovely things planned for the weekend.. I'm starting mine with a trip to Ashby Designs in Musselburgh for a demo day.. Roll on tomorrow.. I've been promised coffee & cakes.. Yum.

Right my belly is now rumbling so toodles for now and I'll catch you all again later.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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Finally..

This feels like a bit of a miracle that I can actually see my desk.. Can't remember the last time it was actually as clear as this.. Lol. Mind you, it is in need of a good wash but I'll do that tomorrow..

Got a few wee bits and bobs I want to finish putting away then I think I'll call it a night and leave the rest for tomorrow... Well I think I've done pretty well today as that's one full end of my craft room cleared of crap and tidied up at the same time... Energy level is also dropping very low so body is in need of some fuel.

Worst part for tomorrow.. A whole load of shredding to be done.. What a tedious job but someone has to do it.. Right!!!

So with that said.. I'll bid you all a fond farewell for the moment being and I'll catch up with you again later.

Toodles for now

Lorraine xxx

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Got the ribbon stash all sorted..

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Well I knew that section would take a while.. And it did.. Lol xxx

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Old tv cabinet that I use for storage.. Sorted.. Wow I'm actually doing not too bad at the moment but that's probably because I started with the easiest areas first.. Things will slow down from here on.. Lol. Xxxxx

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Notice board cleared and ready for action

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Well that's the computer desk finally cleared.. Hhhmmm now what's next.. Lol xxx

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Tidy time

Well my craft room has been a very neglected place the last few weeks and still hasn't been tidied since christmas.. So.. It's time to show it some TLC.. A big bit of tidy and some spit and polish too.. Maybe show you the finished result in the next week or two.. Lol..

Hope everyone else is getting to play instead of having to tidy like me.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxxx

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Sleep time

Sorry I've not been around today folks.. Had a few errands to do and on top of that my face started to swell a bit.. By the time I got home the pain was really bad so took some pain killers and went for a lie down. Fortunately Rob got my antibiotics for me so I'm now on them too which will hopefully prevent any more swelling.

As you can see my wee kitty is never far from me just now and because I've been lying on the sofa he has taken residence on top of the cushion.. Well it's a hard life making sure that his mummy is alright eh!! Lol.

Hopefully I'll feel better tomorrow and will be able to do some crafting again.. Just couldn't have focused properly today.. So till then.. Take care and happy crafting.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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Hot, hot, hot

I love the colours on this.. A little spicy so remind me of the heat...

Off to get some work done now..

Lorraine
Xxx

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5 spaces available

Hi all...

Quick note to let you all know that there have been 5 cancellations for Tim Holtz workshops.

1 on the Thursday 8.30 session.

4 on the Friday 8.30 session.

If you would like to attend contact Paper Artsy straight away.

Lorraine xxxx

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Tim Holtz here I come...

WOW... I'm still a bit in shock over the weekends events but with a lot of help from my dear friend Cynthia I'm all sorted out now...

Workshop booked for 8am on Thursday 24th February.. can't wait to get all dirty... lol

Flights booked... cheaper than taking the train and only a fraction of the travel time

Taxi's booked... don't fancy my chances if I try to get from the airport to the hotel by bus or train.. lol

Now all I have to do is sit back and wait till it's time to pack my overnight bag.. woohoo......

Well the day is moving on and so must I... lots to do today.. it is Monday afterall...

Toodles for now

Lorraine xxx

So far...

Got 3 images stamped and coloured.. And the base layer is on the notebooks..

Now I need to take a break.. Got some other stuff I need to deal with just now.. Including getting rid of my grey hairs.. Lol.

Back again later and hope you're all having a fun filled Sunday.

Happy crafting
Lorraine xxx

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Makeover time

Well I've got 3 wee girls live next to me who are all into their wee crafty bitz so today I'm starting off by making them some wee notepads.

I'm sure being 10 year old they'll have plenty reasons to use them.. Lol

Right.. Off to play now..

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxxx

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Tim Holtz

Booked for 8.30am on Thursday 24th February.. Anybody else booked on the same class???

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Amazing news...(TH)

Well I just had to share right away... My hubby has just paid for the most amazing 40th birthday pressie for me..

What is it..

I'm going to the Tim Holtz workshop next month... Woohoo... So can't wait.. Now all I need do is book my flights and hotel.. Mummy is paying for those..

Can you tell how excited I am.. Lol..

Right.. Off to try and calm down now as even Leandra at Paper Artsy is laughing at me on the phone..

Think I may need a valium or two now.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx


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Set up

All ready.. Goodies to hand.. Now I'm off to have a wee play.. Wonder how much I will get done before hubby is yapping at me to get ready to go out shopping.. Lol

Hope you're all full of inspiration today.. And I'll catch up with you later on again.

Happy crafting
Lorraine xxx

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Bbbbrrrrrr

Morning all.. And look at the sight I saw when I opened the curtains this morning.. Now if that frost doesn't tell you it's chilly outside my front door today then I'm not sure what will.. Lol. Looks like it will be a big woolly jumper day again..

So what's planned for today.. If it were up to just me, it would be a day spent indoors crafting.. No doubt though my hubby will have alternative ideas... That tends to end up with me being dragged out the door into the cold and going somewhere.

Well I'm on the first coffee of the day, waiting for hubby to wake up as he said he's making pancakes for breakfast today.. Yummy.. Then I can get some pain killers in me too.. Had a rather restless night yet again with this stupid tooth.. So guess I'll sip away on my cuppa and see if I can squeeze in some crafting before I get dragged kicking and screaming from the house later on.

Hope you all have a wonderful day ahead.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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I am working

I know I've been very quiet all day but have had quite a bit to deal with outside the house today but I've still been working too..

Can't quite reveal just yet what it is I'm doing but this is a wee portion of it just to prove that my fingers have been in motion today.. Lol.

So now I'm home, time to organise tea and get back to work again.. Inky finger time.. And I love it..

Happy crafting
Lorraine xxxxxx

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I've been to bed...

Now most of you know I've been suffering with my tooth this week and have just been nodding on and off during the night, lying on the sofa watching tv... Well...

Last night I dozed off on the sofa again and awoke around 6am.. Hey.. Not too much pain at all so thought I'd chance my luck and up to bed I went.. Now it did take me a while to nod off again but I persevered and finally nodded off again.. Woohoo... I slept through till just after 9am..

My tooth doesn't feel any better for being in bed but must admit my back sure does.. It's amazing how such a small thing like getting to sleep in a bed can make such a difference on how the body feels.

Well I'm still waking up whilst sipping on my coffee but hopefully I'll be up and on the go shortly.

Hope you all have a wonderful day.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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Strange question

What is your favourite pen range for colouring your images..

A.. Promarkers
B.. Copics
C.. Sakura

Not asking for any particular reason.. Simply curiosity... Lol

Happy crafting
Lorraine xxx


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Stamp details

Afternoon all... seeing as I'm on the pc at the moment I thought I'd share the details of the stamps I used in this mornings project... I adore both of these sets, which as I said before are from the 'Words Like Honey' range available from Time To Sow... This top set contains the main feature on my tag and the set below contains the little butterflies I used also....

These are wonderfully clear stamps and I have never failed to create the perfect image.. first time.. every time.. they are wonderful done with embossing powders for a quick make but also to colour using your method of choice... Priced at only £8.50 each I think they are a wonderful investment for any crafter.

Well I hope you like the stamps and that you pop over to have a look at all the other delicious goodies they have available for purchase.

Toodles for now

Lorraine

xxxx

Funny folks..

Just what part of 'WORK at home' is it that some people just do not understand...

My friend called me today wanting to go on a shopping trip tomorrow..
Sorry no can do I said as I've got work to do you know..
Aye but you work from home she said..
Yes I do.. WORK being the word.. Surely working from home means you can take time off whenever you want she says...
NO.. I said.. That means I have 'work' to do and can't go floating around willy nilly whenever it takes my fancy.. I have deadlines to meet, orders to fill and somehow I don't think people would be very pleased if I told them their order was late because I was out and about having a social life..

She still does not understand how I can't do.. Gosh if I want a day away from the office I have to arrange it about 3 weeks in advance.. Not flaming 3 hours..

No work... No income... That's the bottom line of it.

Silly girl that she is.. But it did make me giggle...

Right.. Back to WORK for me now.. Lol

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxxx

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Play time again...

Well the urge was just too much for me this morning and I just had to start on some physical work (play).. First up.. A sample tag..

I have used a combination of clear stamps from the 'Words Like Honey' range available from Time To Sow, along with a paint dabber and distress inks...

Wow.. I feel so much better now that my fingers are covered in ink and I've made a start on today's work load.. What a perfect combination..

Time to move now.. Lots more to do.. So I'll catch you all later on again.

Happy crafting
Lorraine xxxx

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A little bit of a closer view...
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Morning

Well folks, it's the start of a brand new day and there's no doubt that it will be much better than yesterday.. Lol.

I've awoken to a beautiful fresh morning.. Clear skies but white all around with frost.. Always looks so beautiful like this, very picturesque indeed. When Rob was leaving for work it was -4 so guess it's one of those wrap up warm days again.

Now, yesterday turned out to be such a waste of time so need to get my motors running as close to full steam as possible.. Pain killers to hand just incase and plenty caffeine I imagine.

So, I'll sign off now.. Got a few things to get sorted online that will take an hour or two then it will be time to move onto hand productions.. The thought of that is sure to help speed me up.

Hope you all have something nice planned for today and go through it with a smile on your face.. Life is always so much better don't you think when we all smile.

Happy crafting
Lorraine xxxx

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I'm back...

And am far from being amused!!!

What a waste of time that turned out to be today.. They took a fresh pan oral xray.. Fair enough.. Not a problem.. Then the surgeon due to carry out the work wasn't there so they sent me to see another consultant who looked at my xray... Hummed and muttered, looked at the wrong tooth and then when I asked what method of extraction he was expecting to carry out he said it would be a simple elevation!!! Then he said if that didn't work then they would abandon the extraction for the day and re-arrange yet again for me to have it completed under anaesthetic.. This was the whole reason I was referred to the hospital so the switch could be made there and then on the day.. This nut job thinks he can leave me to walk about with half a tooth till they can get me another appointment!!!!

Now anyone who has worked as a dental nurse will know it's impossible to remove a double twisted root tooth in the normal manner.. By the time I left I wasn't even convinced he was an oral consultant..

Nothing else for it.. Need to speak to my own dentist now and see if I can convince her to do it for me as I'd rather have someone I know is capable of doing the job than some numpty who has just sat and spoke the biggest load of crap to me.

What a waste of my time never mind poor Rob who took time off his work to take me.

Sorry folks... Rant over

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Lorraine xxxx


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Today's the day...

Oh yeah.. The day has arrived once again, and thankfully I'm not snowed in this time... So.. At 2pm this afternoon I will be at the hospital to have my wisdom tooth extracted.

Thankfully I'm having it done with a local anaesthetic so won't have to deal with any groggy after effects.. Then again.. Means I'll know everything that's happening.. Lol.

Having been a dental nurse for a decade, I have a good knowledge of what is going to happen today.. And could not tell you how many of these extractions I've assisted in.. Now it's my turn to be the patient.. :o(

To be honest I'll be glad to get rid of it.. You've possible gathered the trouble it's been giving me the last week or so.. And when it's gone it's gone.. Just hope I don't end up with too many stitches at the end of it all.. Lol

Well.. I would like to say a huge 'THANK YOU' to all of my friends who have shown me so much support and sent me their well wishes... They have all been warmly received and mean so much to me... I know I've probably seemed like a big wimp.. It's one of those cases where too much knowledge is proving to be a bad thing... Lol.

Right, off to get myself a wee coffee now.. And find something to keep me occupied for the next few hours.

Thank you again dear friends.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxxx

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Hello...

Well I must start by apologising for being missing today.. I've not been sitting with my feet up contrary to what you may believe.. I have infact been working since 8am this morning.. Masses of emails, phone calls, organising and even managed to squeeze in a little bit of housework.. Lol.

I've got some stash to hand ready to go to work as you can see but first up I need to put through the Tesco order, then I've got the hairdresser at 4.40pm... When I get back, will organise dinner then it's play time... Yay.. Tons of samples to get made and need to do a wee something for myself too if possible.

All in all... It's been a busy day but most certainly it's been a wonderful day...

Happy crafting all..

Lorraine xxxx

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A wee pressie..

Oh I so love my hubby at times.. Every now and again when I least expect it he surprises me..

I've been suffering toothache of late and have to tolerate it until Wed... So what did he bring me home from work today.. A wonderful book that I'm going enjoy browsing through on Thurs when I'll probably have a bit of a bruised and battered face.. Lol.

He's not half bad at times :D

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx

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Complete coaster set

Well I've had so much fun making over my coaster set...

On the coasters I started off my painting a white base onto which I applied some distress inks and then stamped my image.. And next up was adding the gilding flakes... To finish them off I applied a layer of decopatch glue as it dries clear and contains a varnish also to make my coasters water proof.. And whilst the glue was wet I sprinkled some glitter over it and brushed off the excess when the glue was dry..

For the coaster storage rack.. I simply used my ink dabber then when dry, I applied some gilding flakes for that distressed look.

Well.. I've had a fun morning so time to move and do a little housework, have some lunch and then get back to my crafting again.

Hope you're all having a fun filled day too and I'll be back with you all a little later on again.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxxx

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Coaster storage rack

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Distressed coaster

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Close up of coaster

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My messy workspace

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It's in print..

How exciting.. Page 24 of this months Craft Beautiful magazine.. And there is the advert for the first ever Scottish Craft Workshop Extravaganza...

With 8 workshops over the weekend.. Many conducted by regular faces on Create and Craft.. Special hotel rates starting at only £41.50 per night and the option to attend an Extravaganza dinner.. Is it any wonder that places are booking quick...

Now I don't normally wish the year away.. But on this occasion... Roll on May... Lol.

Right off to get some work done now so will catch up with you a little later on again.

Happy crafting
Lorraine xxxx

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Oh what a night...

Remember that song... Think the next line was 'late December back in 63'.. not that I was about then.. It was almost another decade before I entered the world.. Lol.

Well that was one of those nights.. I've got the hospital on Wednesday to have my wisdom tooth out and though I never thought I'd say it.. I can't wait!!! Had to eat pain killers last night in the attempt to get some sleep.. Dropped off just after 2am.. Awoke just before 4am.. Throb, throb, throb... More pain killers and it took till around 5am before I dropped off again.. And yes.. awoke around a half hour ago to the dulcet throb, throb, throb.. Worst still.. Need to wait another hour or so before I can take anything as I've had that much on the last 2 occasions.. Roll on Wednesday.. Wisdom tooth be gone with you.. Lol

Guess I'll go make myself a wee cuppa a watch a bit of tv.. Can't do much till hubby is ready for work and out the door.

Right.. Caffeine is a calling so I'll be back with you all in a few hours again.

Toodles for now... Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxxx

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Blog candy..

Well tomorrow is the start of a new week so I thought it may be nice to share news of anyone who has blog candy to give away..

If you have any candy up for grabs on your blog then please leave a comment and I will try to notify everywhere of where all to go..

I'll be doing a clear up over the next week or two and will hopefully come up with some of my own to give away..

Don't forget to leave a comment or link to your candy.

Love 'n' hugs
Lorraine xxx


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Working away

Woohoo... Caught up with the housework.. Hubby still at gym.. So.. Whilst the cat's away.. I'll get on with my coasters.. Lol..

Sorry about the crap pic.. Got the lights dimmed which is fine as I don't need them for the next step :D.

Happy crafting
Lorraine xxx

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Flight of the feathers...

Afternoon all... told you I'd be back... and here it is... my little decopatched manequin complete with some feathers and beads...

The manequin, decopatch papers and feather wings were all purchased from Damselfly Crafts in Great Western Road Glasgow... the cord and beads came from one of my charity shop necklaces purchased last week on my outing with

Ann Russell...

Right.. time to go get some more work done so will bid you all a fond farewell for the moment and hope to be back with you again later in the day...

Love 'n' hugs

Lorraine xxx

I forgot..

Yes I did folks.. I know I told you all that Rob had got me a new wee camera for my christmas, and I just realised that I'd never taken a picture to show you what kind. So here it is...

Fantastic wee compact that I can throw in my handbag if I want and best of all.. He can now steal the big camera for work and I won't complain about it anymore.. Lol..

I've still not worked out all the functions properly but I'm sure I'll get around to ready the instruction manual one of these days..

Well.. I've got some more pictures to upload but my stomach is telling me I must have lunch first... So off I go to see what in the cupboard.

Happy crafting folks.

Lorraine xxx

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Decopatch

Ready.. Steady.. GO...

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Oooppppssss

Sorry folks, it's been a bit of a mad house around here the last few days.. Rather a few things have had to be sorted out and I totally forgot that I hadn't posted this picture... Oopppssss

Right, job done.. Now I'm off to do some decoupage.. Nice relaxing afternoon for me...

Happy crafting
Lorraine xxxx

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Scottish Craft Extravaganza

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Right crafters... we've all known for a long time that our Scottish crafters always feel a bit left out as there are never any real big craft events in Scotland except for the ICHF show at the SECC twice a year... Well... changes are afoot to resolve the problem.

This year will host the first ever Scottish Craft Workshop Extravaganza and Create and Craft names such as Kay Rutter, Jo Channon and Lynda Chapman will be hosting workshops.

You may already have seen the advert in some of the craft magazines this month such as Crafts Beautiful but incase you haven't I thought I'd let you know about it.

Obviously there are a specified number of places available... some of which have already sold so if you are interested in coming along to join in the fun I would advise that you book your place sooner rather than later.

In order to make the weekend as cost efficient as possible for crafters, the Yvonne Jackson Agency has arranged for special rates with hotels in the area.. that way you can choose where you stay and how much you pay.

For further details or to book your place on the Scottish Craft Weekend Extravaganza simply click HERE...

Thanks for looking... and hope to see a lot of you there.

Love 'n' hugs with lots of happy crafting

Lorraine xxx