Sketch this lo 41

How is your weekend going. I have had a love day today. A long lay in. Nice week with Turner in the pinewoods. Completed this lo. The sketch is from Sketch this. It is of the Turkish Baths in Harrogate. I just love going there, although i do not get the chance often. It is so relaxing and you feel so clean and refreshed after. Only like to go when it is ladies only. They do mixed sessions, with costumes of course, but i prefer not to have to deal with half naked men. Unless they are between the ages of 20 and 35 with a six pack and biceps to match. Anyway would highly recommend a visit. Takecare.

Di Hickman # 4 jan

Hi all. Hope you are having a good weekend. I bobbed over to Art from the Heart this morning. They are having a sale on at the moment. Spant more than i intended. I always set myself a limit. Sometimes i keep to it, and at others i don't. And today was a 'don't' day. Still bagged lots of crafting bargains. Will keep me going for a while. Here is my take on this weeks Di Hickman's challenge. I love these papers. Having a memory lapse at the moment.......Doodlebug. Must be having a bit of a black and white period at the moment. Thanks for stopping by.

Tranquil Moments

Tranquil moments. How i enjoy those. The quiet lounge in the bath filled with bubbles, sipping on a glass filled with an other kind of bubbles. The lay in on a weekend. Only they are too far apart and too few.
However the tranquil moments i am going to introduce you too is a new website. Well new to me. Some of you may have come across it. It is Tranquil Moments: Card Challenge. Created by the lovely Sonda. So if you want a peek bob over. Here is my card from her sketch.

I am thinking about setting my own sketch challenge. Only i do not know how to create the sketches on the computer. Now i know it must be simple. But that is me. Simple. I have tried creating in word, but how do i do wriggley lines and shaded area's. Can any one help? I will love you forever and ever.
Takecare and thanks for stopping by.

Sketch this card 39

Hi day.
Still feeling a bit iffy, even had a nap this afternoon and still feel tired. Hope it passes soon. I was going to go to the gym, but think i may have to give it a miss today. Did this card for this weeks sketch this card challenge. Sorry just can not remember the name of the pp. It is on the tip of my tongue. I used up some scraps that i had so the name strip was not on them.

My nephew is off back to afghanistan today and hopefully will be back in 9 weeks. Fingers crossed he keeps safe.
Takecare.

Sketch this challenge lo

What a day today. The rain is relentless. Not been feeling too good today. Upset tummy and just feel so tired. Just managed to get this lo done before the next sketch goes up on Sketchthis. Sorry the lighting is so bad. I have had to photograph this this evening, so used artificle light. I so cannot wait until the nights get lighter. It is a picture of my son on a hawk walk at centerparcs. He loved it. The picture is of him holding the Hawk. Thought i try my hand at grunge. Not sure if it worked.
Off to bed now to try and get better.
Takecare and thanks for stopping by.

Di Hickman #3

Hi
We have been out looking for tiles today for the bathroom which is our next project. How i love fresh newly decorated rooms, but after the 4th store i have had enough. I forget were i have seen what, and i just want to get on to something else. Today was like that. Decided on something i liked in the very first shop, but had to check out the others, just to make sure i did not miss something.
Any way the tiles have been chosen. Hipppeee. Now just awaiting the next mess, but in that age old saying 'it will be worth it in the end'
How you have a good weekend. I shall leave you with my take on this weeks Di Hickman challenge.

cps 47 and stopping time

This is my take on this weeks cps sketch.

The papers are by wild asparagus, i think. Used the cuttlebug embossing folder for the vines on the background. Cut out a circles and used the notch and dye tool to creat the scolloped edge around the larger one.
This is my latest lo. Took me ages to decide on the title. I known what i felt about the photos, but putting it into words was difficult. This photos are of Luke in his last year at primary school. I was really sad that he was leaving it. It was the end of an era. Not just for him, but for me. He was leaving close contact with some of his friends, and me also. He has made new friends and so have i. But i do miss those days.

Takecare.
Thanks for looking

What a weekend

Had the most fantastic weekend. Warren looks slightly thinner, but not bad. Not even a scratch.My sister and i just laughed so much last night. My sides ache. Drink lots. Mainly champagne. It was lovely. Warren as taken lots of photos of the countryside and the afghan soilders. One looked about 12 years old. There was also this video clip of some action, which was not to my liking. There was nothing gory in it, but still. I just do not need to see that. But the countryside is beautiful.
It was my father in laws birthday yesterday. Because we where away we rang him and will bob his card around this eveing. This is it.
Takecare

Papertake card and fabo weekend

This is my take on Papertake weekly challenge. Never done one of theirs before, so thought i would run this one up in between shop, hairdressing appointments, wrapping presents and generally getting excited about this weekend. Used papers from dcwv. The dressed up range. Just love a bit of sparkle. I am off to my lovely sisters to catch up with my beloved family. May see if i can upload something to the old blog when i am there. Catch up later and have a good weekend.

Life is good.

Yippee and yippee again, i am as happy as a person living in happy land with an endless supply of calorie free chocolate.The reason, well. Number one i have been given a place on the Di Hickman design team for the month of march. How cool is that. That i am so so so sooooo soooo pleased. I cannot wait until march.
Next reason, my friend suzanne as arranged a girls night out for my birthday which is next week. Restaurant booked for 8pm on friday. I love time with my girl friends.
Last reason, warren as arrived safely home from afghanistan. Only for 2 weeks r&r. You already know how much i am looking forward to this family weekend. I had a quick chat with him on the phone before he was heading out for a pizzia with his girlfriend. He sounds o.k, but will be better able to assess just how he really is when i see him.
Oh and i forgot to mention i had a lo published in the december issue of The Scrapbook Magazine. It is the first one in the readers gallery. The christmas lo.
So you can see why i am happy at the moment. Long my it last.

Have managed to do a card for this weeks Card positioning systems. I really liked this sketch. Just used up some scrap piece of paper, think it was by creative imaginations. Foil word and flower are from Craftwork cards.
And one for the Arty Girlz, which required the used of buttons. Used papers by daisy d. One of my favourites. But i have many favourites.
Until tomorrow, have a good evening. Takecare.

Scrap club lo

Thought i would upload the lo for the scrap club which i did this weekend.
Warren will be flying back for his r&r tomorrow and should arrive safely on thursday morning. I am getting so excited about this weekend's family get together. It is going to be great. Will be back tomorrow with some cards. Until then takecare

Jackie's happy scrappers

Hi. had a fab day yesterday with the srap club girls. I really liked my lo which i will upload for you tomorrow it is too dark now to get a good photo.I just love that creative process, sharing it with others and seeing what they do. It amazes me how we can all have the same papers and stuff, but product such variety.
I cannot wait until it is lighter on a night. It seems to be going on for ages.
It is my good friend mary ann's birthday on wednesday so did this card for her. The papers are from craftwork cards, along with the ribbon and the sentiment. Have i lovely evening.Catch you later

Di Hickmans 1st jan challenge

Did you know that this weekend is said to be the most depressive of the year. All the celebrations are over and the weather is poor, and the nights still dark. Well it has not been depressive for me.I going to have a new hair cut to day. I do like going to the hair dressers. And i have been to the gym, twice this week. I feel really pleased with myself. This year will see a new, healthier, improved me. I have also done some scrapping. The jackie's happy scrappers meet tomorrow, so double lo almost done for that. I just want to twick it a bit so will upload that later for you to see. Also did this card for the di hickman challenge for this week

Also looking forward to next weekend. Warren, my nephew will be back for 2 weeks r&r. So we are having a second xmas. Really looking forward to seeing him.
Anyway off to get my hair done.
Catch you later

Arty girls challenge

Happy new year everyone. This is going to be a fantastic year. Don't know just exactly what is going to happen, but i am starting it off in a postive mood.
Worked out my resolutions. Still the usual. Loss weight, excerise more. Blog more. Anyway here goes for a fab 08. Hope yours will be good too.

Here is my creation for the arty girlz challenge. You had to emboss either dry or heat, or both. I used the cuttlebug embossing dies.
The fit perfectly into my bigshot. I also heat embossed the words. So covered on both counts there.
Going to go to the gym to night, first time in over a year. I will let you know how i get on.
takecare