THREE EASY WAYS TO EARN FREE STAMPS
CUSTOMERS - For every £45 you spend you will qualify for one of the stamp sets (there are 4 available to choose from). So if you got lots of money for Christmas and want to spend £90 you will qualify for TWO free sets!
HOSTESS - If you host a Stampin Up workshop with sales of £300 or more you will qualify for a FREE stamp set in addition to the generous hostess benefits.
DEMONSTRATORS - If you sign up with Stampin Up to become an Independent demonstrator you will receive A FREE SET OF ANY VALUE from the catalogue valued up to £38.95 in price!
What are you waiting for - get in touch with me now and book your workshop, place your order or contact me for details on how to become a demonstrator.
Simply email me at katemartin@sky.com
Tuesday, 29 December 2009
Monday, 28 December 2009
Sunday, 27 December 2009
SU Desk Calendar
Here's the pictures of the desk calendar I have made today.
This was made using a stamp class instruction sheet from Jenni Moore. Isn't it fabulous - Thanks Jenni.
Christmas Cards
Hi there
thought that I would post these piccies of this year's SU Christmas cards that I have made. I used the same basic template, but just changed the colours. Was quite pleased with the results.
I am suffering from withdrawal symptoms with not being able to play golf due to the weather. The good thing is that I have been able to concentrate on my SU samples. Today I have made a desk calendar that will be a Craft class project in January.
Thursday, 24 December 2009
Tuesday, 22 December 2009
Pocket Silhouettes
Hi there - long time no post.
I have just purchased the instructions to make this lovely set of cards, so we will be doing these in our Craft classes in the New Year. I have got to try out Julies instructions first to check them out for her - might do this tomorrow as I have only got an appointment at the hairdressers in the afternoon.
I think that these are great don't you?
I have finished all my Christmas cards now, so I can relax a little. I have also all but finished the pressie wrapping. All the washing has been done, but I still have a bit of ironing to do (yuk).
Am looking forward to playing with all my gorgeous new stamps that I received as my "Stampin Start" reward - 3 free sets!!
Have you seen what the next Stampin Up promotion is?
I shall be having an "open house" in January to give all my favourite customers the opportunity of seeing for themselves what lovely cards can be made with these FREE stamp sets on offer during Sale-a-bration (from 30th December to 28th February)
Watch this space for more details
Friday, 11 December 2009
Where has all the time gone?
Can't believe that the last time I posted was the 29th!!
Well you may recall that I placed an order that day (November workshop and 5 for a fiver items I needed) Well believe it or not but I have NOT received this order yet. Its been a complete fiasco! There was a stocktake at SU on the 1st and 2nd of December which prevented orders being processed, then there was an IT problem that has caused me grief. Aopparently when the system restarted, it proicessed the newest orders first instead of the oldest orders first (i.e. mine!!) Subsequently, despite 3 emails and phone calls, my order was not despatched until WEDNESDAY EVENING 9th December. I was appalled and annoyed. Anyway, demo support assured me that it was despatched Wednesday night and gave me a tracking number yesterday to follow its progress from Frankfurt!! It SHOULD be with me today, so I am not leaving the house until it arrives. With the luck I have been having, it will come at 7 o'clock tonight.
Anyway - very very brief update of progress.
Monday 30th - Monday Club Golf, shopping in ntheafternoon - got a few pressies, and in the evening the Thursday Craft Class came (as Thursday is Presentation night at the Golf Club)
Tuesday friend Jackie cam to me (so Tuesday craft class was cancelled) and we had lunch at Brewers Fayre where we partook of our favourite beer battered cod with chips n mushy peas! Had a lovely get together, took her to the market where she bought some pillow cases and I introduced her to Keith! That evening was our DV reunion Christmas Dinner at the Sandygate at Wath. It was great to get together again.
Wednesday, couldn't meet Christine this week as I was taking Mary (Lady Captain) to choose a gift on behalf of the ladies at the Golf Club. She chose a beautiful Rotary watch with matching bracelet. Bought a few bits from M & S and then had a coffee abnd went back to the golf club to make arrangements for Thurday evening's Presentation evening. Wednesday Craft Club - made a SU card in shades of green.
Thursday morning I had my Swine-flu injection, which didn't hurt at the time, but left me with a small lump, which was quite sore for about 5 days after! Then off to the Golf Club to help Mary and Hazel set up all the tables and trophies ready for the evening. Left about 1 o'clock and had a light lunch and made a few cards. Took Barry to Barnsley, then picked Maggie up and off to Presentation Evening. I had two medals to collect and we had a lovely buffet!.
Friday I spent most of the day preparing for 4 "FIVE FOR A FIVER" classes (Monday Tuesday Weds and Thurs (7th 8th 9th and 10th Dec). Took Steve shoppong later, then had a relaxing evening and made a few Christmas cards for myself.
Saturday morning - Christmas Cracker golf with the Ladies followed by a sandwich in the Club House. Secret Santa Gifts opened and exclaimed over. Then back home to shower and change and glam up for the Candlenight Gourmet Dinner at the Masonic Hall at Eastgate. Just to bore you with the details here is the menu. Sherry on arrival.
Grilled goats chees with red onion Marmalade. Cream of tomato soup. Fillet of plaice with parsley sauce. Fillet of beef with red wine jus. Lime sorbet.Breast of roast duck with orange sauce OR poached salmon with prawn sauce, red cabbage and apple, carrots julienne and new potatoes. Brandy snap rolls filled with whipped cream OR Creme Brulee ORMeringue basket with raspberries ORLemon Syllabub OR Sherry trifle. Cheese board n celery. Hot mince pie. Coffee. Port or Cointreau. We were all given a glass of champagne to celebrate an absent couples Golden Wedding (they were on a cruise and wanted us to have a tost to celebrate their anniversary)
All in all a truly magnificent meal. I now weigh half a stone heavier.
Sunday - housework, washing and ironing. Shopping at JTF with barry in the afternoon, then home for Dinner about 5:30 then last minute prep for the five for a fiver events.,
Monday after Monday club golf and a little shopping, wrapped up most of Steve's Christmas pressies for him. Spent some time on the phone trying to organise a changeover of his Internet and telephone provider. Managed to persuade Sky to let him have sky plus free of charge, with a one off charge of £29 towards the cost of the sky plus box, as he has been a sky customer for 20 years and has had no loyalty offers at all. (Had to threaten to cancel to get this!) Got details from them on what to do to migrate his internet stuff from AOL to Sky, but ran out of time, as had to take Barry to Barnaley for 6:30. That evening was Thursday Craft Classes five for a fiver night - everyone enjoyed the night and loved their cards.
Tuesday I spent a lot of time on the telephone at Stevies, where a chap from AOL had me running all around the houses for a migration code, saying they would email Steve in 5 days time. I rang them back and spoke to someone else who gave me a code over the phone!!Then Sky gave me good service, but took ages to sort out the arrangements for Steve's router to be delivered, an installation date and the phone line rental to be changed over. Phew - was exhausted!! Had to dash home for Tuesday Craft Class five for a fiver event. After this dashed off the market where I bought some Cuttlebug Dies from Keith , then another dash to Blood Donors at Wombwell, then off to Barnsley to exchange a faulty Christmas gift for Steve (Maggies). Was supposed to have met up with Jo and Aly in Meadowhall this afternoon, but they cancelled the day before. Gave me a chance to have a little browse for more pressies. Home for dinner then another dash off to the Golf Club for a Committee meeting! What a lot of dashing!
Wednesday Chris came over to ours and we went to Wath to pick up some envelopes from Keith (at Wath) that I coulodn't get yesterday. He didn't have the ones I needed, so I ended up buying a pack of cheap cards for a £1 in order to use the envelopes!)
Made a lovely dinner for barry and me - chicken stir fry - yummy. Wednesday five for a fiver class went without a hitch.
Thursday had a lazy morning and played battleships online! Great fun. Had lunch, then tidied up craft room and conservatory ready for Thursday's five for a fiver. 6 ladies who are not in my weekly craft classes came to this - 4 novices. Michelle and Emma helped with two ladies and I looked after the other two. Excellent cards were made mby everyone! An exhausting week in all, and only 2 classes/fuddles next week, then its a break of Christmas and reconvene next year!
Thats all the progress update - you can see why i haven't had time to update before now!
Well you may recall that I placed an order that day (November workshop and 5 for a fiver items I needed) Well believe it or not but I have NOT received this order yet. Its been a complete fiasco! There was a stocktake at SU on the 1st and 2nd of December which prevented orders being processed, then there was an IT problem that has caused me grief. Aopparently when the system restarted, it proicessed the newest orders first instead of the oldest orders first (i.e. mine!!) Subsequently, despite 3 emails and phone calls, my order was not despatched until WEDNESDAY EVENING 9th December. I was appalled and annoyed. Anyway, demo support assured me that it was despatched Wednesday night and gave me a tracking number yesterday to follow its progress from Frankfurt!! It SHOULD be with me today, so I am not leaving the house until it arrives. With the luck I have been having, it will come at 7 o'clock tonight.
Anyway - very very brief update of progress.
Monday 30th - Monday Club Golf, shopping in ntheafternoon - got a few pressies, and in the evening the Thursday Craft Class came (as Thursday is Presentation night at the Golf Club)
Tuesday friend Jackie cam to me (so Tuesday craft class was cancelled) and we had lunch at Brewers Fayre where we partook of our favourite beer battered cod with chips n mushy peas! Had a lovely get together, took her to the market where she bought some pillow cases and I introduced her to Keith! That evening was our DV reunion Christmas Dinner at the Sandygate at Wath. It was great to get together again.
Wednesday, couldn't meet Christine this week as I was taking Mary (Lady Captain) to choose a gift on behalf of the ladies at the Golf Club. She chose a beautiful Rotary watch with matching bracelet. Bought a few bits from M & S and then had a coffee abnd went back to the golf club to make arrangements for Thurday evening's Presentation evening. Wednesday Craft Club - made a SU card in shades of green.
Thursday morning I had my Swine-flu injection, which didn't hurt at the time, but left me with a small lump, which was quite sore for about 5 days after! Then off to the Golf Club to help Mary and Hazel set up all the tables and trophies ready for the evening. Left about 1 o'clock and had a light lunch and made a few cards. Took Barry to Barnsley, then picked Maggie up and off to Presentation Evening. I had two medals to collect and we had a lovely buffet!.
Friday I spent most of the day preparing for 4 "FIVE FOR A FIVER" classes (Monday Tuesday Weds and Thurs (7th 8th 9th and 10th Dec). Took Steve shoppong later, then had a relaxing evening and made a few Christmas cards for myself.
Saturday morning - Christmas Cracker golf with the Ladies followed by a sandwich in the Club House. Secret Santa Gifts opened and exclaimed over. Then back home to shower and change and glam up for the Candlenight Gourmet Dinner at the Masonic Hall at Eastgate. Just to bore you with the details here is the menu. Sherry on arrival.
Grilled goats chees with red onion Marmalade. Cream of tomato soup. Fillet of plaice with parsley sauce. Fillet of beef with red wine jus. Lime sorbet.Breast of roast duck with orange sauce OR poached salmon with prawn sauce, red cabbage and apple, carrots julienne and new potatoes. Brandy snap rolls filled with whipped cream OR Creme Brulee ORMeringue basket with raspberries ORLemon Syllabub OR Sherry trifle. Cheese board n celery. Hot mince pie. Coffee. Port or Cointreau. We were all given a glass of champagne to celebrate an absent couples Golden Wedding (they were on a cruise and wanted us to have a tost to celebrate their anniversary)
All in all a truly magnificent meal. I now weigh half a stone heavier.
Sunday - housework, washing and ironing. Shopping at JTF with barry in the afternoon, then home for Dinner about 5:30 then last minute prep for the five for a fiver events.,
Monday after Monday club golf and a little shopping, wrapped up most of Steve's Christmas pressies for him. Spent some time on the phone trying to organise a changeover of his Internet and telephone provider. Managed to persuade Sky to let him have sky plus free of charge, with a one off charge of £29 towards the cost of the sky plus box, as he has been a sky customer for 20 years and has had no loyalty offers at all. (Had to threaten to cancel to get this!) Got details from them on what to do to migrate his internet stuff from AOL to Sky, but ran out of time, as had to take Barry to Barnaley for 6:30. That evening was Thursday Craft Classes five for a fiver night - everyone enjoyed the night and loved their cards.
Tuesday I spent a lot of time on the telephone at Stevies, where a chap from AOL had me running all around the houses for a migration code, saying they would email Steve in 5 days time. I rang them back and spoke to someone else who gave me a code over the phone!!Then Sky gave me good service, but took ages to sort out the arrangements for Steve's router to be delivered, an installation date and the phone line rental to be changed over. Phew - was exhausted!! Had to dash home for Tuesday Craft Class five for a fiver event. After this dashed off the market where I bought some Cuttlebug Dies from Keith , then another dash to Blood Donors at Wombwell, then off to Barnsley to exchange a faulty Christmas gift for Steve (Maggies). Was supposed to have met up with Jo and Aly in Meadowhall this afternoon, but they cancelled the day before. Gave me a chance to have a little browse for more pressies. Home for dinner then another dash off to the Golf Club for a Committee meeting! What a lot of dashing!
Wednesday Chris came over to ours and we went to Wath to pick up some envelopes from Keith (at Wath) that I coulodn't get yesterday. He didn't have the ones I needed, so I ended up buying a pack of cheap cards for a £1 in order to use the envelopes!)
Made a lovely dinner for barry and me - chicken stir fry - yummy. Wednesday five for a fiver class went without a hitch.
Thursday had a lazy morning and played battleships online! Great fun. Had lunch, then tidied up craft room and conservatory ready for Thursday's five for a fiver. 6 ladies who are not in my weekly craft classes came to this - 4 novices. Michelle and Emma helped with two ladies and I looked after the other two. Excellent cards were made mby everyone! An exhausting week in all, and only 2 classes/fuddles next week, then its a break of Christmas and reconvene next year!
Thats all the progress update - you can see why i haven't had time to update before now!
Sunday, 29 November 2009
STAMPIN UP - GIFT GUIDE
Special Offer from Stampin Up - Gift Guide
Between 1st November and 29th December if you spend £45 on items from the Gift Guide you will receive a free tag punch, worth £12.50. For everyone placing an order I will offer FREE SHIPPING
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Between 1st November and 29th December if you spend £45 on items from the Gift Guide you will receive a free tag punch, worth £12.50. For everyone placing an order I will offer FREE SHIPPING
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STAMPIN UP SPECIALS
2009 WISH LIST SERVICE
Are you a bit fed up of smellies, chocs and slippers year after year???? Would you like crafty pressies but your family/friends won't set foot in a craft shop???? Well look no more as I have the perfect solution.
If you fill in my WISH LIST form and mail it back to me I will store your details here, you then need to give your family my phone number or e mail address and when they ask you what you want all you have to do is tell them to ring me and I will sort out your gifts for them. Between us we will select some pressies from your list and I will even wrap the items for them!! How easy is that.
For a copy of the Wish list form, or for any other information, feel free to email me at katemartin@sky.com and I will be happy to oblige.
PLEASE NOTE ALL WISH LIST ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY 5th DECEMBER TO ENSURE TIME FOR DELIVERY
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Join the Stampin' Up! Family
Have you been looking at SU! stash and liking it? or used it and loved it ?! Well, have you thought about becoming a demonstrator for SU! ? It's really easy to get started - your starter kit gives you £240 worth of goods for just £139 ! Of course you can join and host parties and workshops to earn commission, but you don't have to, you could just join to help get you stash at a discount (including extra discount on your first order!). Contact me for more details
Are you a bit fed up of smellies, chocs and slippers year after year???? Would you like crafty pressies but your family/friends won't set foot in a craft shop???? Well look no more as I have the perfect solution.
If you fill in my WISH LIST form and mail it back to me I will store your details here, you then need to give your family my phone number or e mail address and when they ask you what you want all you have to do is tell them to ring me and I will sort out your gifts for them. Between us we will select some pressies from your list and I will even wrap the items for them!! How easy is that.
For a copy of the Wish list form, or for any other information, feel free to email me at katemartin@sky.com and I will be happy to oblige.
PLEASE NOTE ALL WISH LIST ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY 5th DECEMBER TO ENSURE TIME FOR DELIVERY
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Join the Stampin' Up! Family
Have you been looking at SU! stash and liking it? or used it and loved it ?! Well, have you thought about becoming a demonstrator for SU! ? It's really easy to get started - your starter kit gives you £240 worth of goods for just £139 ! Of course you can join and host parties and workshops to earn commission, but you don't have to, you could just join to help get you stash at a discount (including extra discount on your first order!). Contact me for more details
Just for you Chris!
I didn't realise that it is over two weeks since I put any real news on here - so here is a mammoth update.
Saturday 14th November - Nephew Stephen's wedding reception Stephen and Sarah married the Saturday before at Gretna Green and they had their reception for all the family on the 14th. (Stephen is sister Maggie's son and Sarah is Stephen's 2nd wife).
Had an enjoyable evening, but Maggie was upset because their minibus was a whole hour late picking them up. Don't use Elite taxis - they let you down!
Even worse, when they were picked up (late again) they were dropped off at home and someone realised that the letter box with all the wedding cards (containing money) in it, had been left in the minibus/van. Phone calls to Elite reassured them that the box would be quite safe in the taxi, and they would be able to pick up the box in the morning. Next morning, guess what - the taxi had been "broken into" overnight and surprise surpeise - all the money had gone and the cards had been left! Don't use Elite Taxi's. I am not sure what has happened since on this one, I know that the police were advised but not much else. Needless to say Maggie and Ger (and Stephen and Sarah) have been understandably upset about this. Maggie and Ger have had a well earned holiday in Tenneriffe and I haven't had chance to have a catch up with Maggie yet to find out anything more.
Nothing much different happened during the week other than spent Monday at home instead of golfing with the Monday club as we had Cavity wall insulation done.Tuesday Craft class as normal. Wednesday Christine (s-i-l)came to me and we visited Dimension 4th at Barnsley and treated ourselves to some Promarkers then home to make the Trendy trees card (yummy) Wednesday and Thursday Craft class as normal. Friday was Classique for my facial and usual Friday night shopping with brother.
Saturday morning (21st) it was foggy and damp so didn't golf, but Barry went on his own brave soul! Christine (s-i-l) and I went up to Pudsey to join Julie's Stampin Up Class and made eight cards in 2 hours!! These are fabulous cards and I will be "case"ing (Copy and share everything) some of these for my 5 for a fiver class!!.
Saturday evening it was Barnsley and Penistone Masonic Association annual social at Cockerham Lane, so another evening of fab food and fun (Barry did a lot of dancing tonight so it was extra enjoyable).
Sunday was another wet and miserable day so I made stew and dumplings for Sunday dinner and it was scrumptious - truly truly scrumptious! I spent an hour sweeping up all the wet and soggy leaves from the pavement at the front whilst Barry went to B& Q to buy fixings to repair the dining room door handle.I started prepping the cards for my 5 for a fiver event and planned what I need to order from SU for this.
Prepped cards for this weeks classes - had a most productive day!.
Monday 23rd did 14 holes of golf with the Monday Club ladies (Joan H and Jan) then had a late lunch with them. Went to Morrisons for a little shopping, then down to Joan C's house to help her with a few PC problems she has (PC as in Personal Computer - not politically correct I might add!)
Tuesday usual routine - Keith's market stall - bought some more red card (for my Christmas cards!!) and a couple of cuttlebug dies and embossing folders. Then Aquarobics and Card Class. Took car to Lineside to see if they could fix the door switch that Christine (s-i-l) had vandalised last Wednesday when we went to Dimension forth!!. They ordered me a new switch ready to fit the next day.
Made one dozen Christmas cards Tuesday evening - felt good - only another 9 dozen to make!! I am using a simple template and mass producing these in different colourways.
Wednesday I went to Christines (s-in-l) and we made two beautiful SU cards using the pocket sillhouettes stamp set. They were beautiful though I say it myself. Will do a class on these as soon as my next order gets here- possibly not this year as there are not enough weeks left! Something to look forward to next year! Had a lovely lunch - stir fried chicken and veg - yummy, then straight to Lineside for switch to be fitted - not too painful - only cost £9.99. Home and dinner for Barry and me - guess what I had made earlier for tea? Chicken casserole - but it was still yummy- no wonder Barry and i are putting on weight! Wednesday Craft Class did two Christmas cards that are easy to utilise for other occasions, not just Christmas.
Thursday was housework day - 2 loads of washing and another load to iron. Had to dry them on the radiators and in the tumble-drier so that I could get all the ironing done and out of the way. Thursday evening craft class went with a bang - literally! My pump-flask that we use for the hot water for the coffee and tea, imploded as soon as I picked it up! Boiling water all over the kitchen floor! What a mess. Decided to take it back to Argos and see what they would do.
Friday - you wouldn't believe what I crammed in on Friday! 9:00 a.m. picked up brother Steve and went to Barnsley where we had bacon butty and mug of tea, then started the annual expedition in search of Steve's Christmas presents for family and friends. Purchased all but one (Barry's) then home for lunch- tea and toast - couldn't eat too much as it was Ladies Night that evening. Phoned baby brother up (Chris) for recommendations on which laptop Steve should buy. Did the deed online, then charged off to Meadowhall Retail Park to pick it up from PC world. Back home to ours to use our wireless router to download MS security essential onto it, left it downloading whilst we then went for his weekly grocery shop at Morrisons. Whilst Steve shopped I went into Argos and was quite surprised to find (though I don't know why)to get a full cash refund for my broken pump-flask as they were unable to locate another locally. Took a phone call from Barry, who was trying to get 3 more people to come to Ladies Evening as for various reasons 3 people couldn't make it. We managed to "persuade" Christine and David and Michelle (golfing) to join us for a free dinner dance at Ardsley House.
Picked up Steve's laptop from ours (now fully secure) and dropped him and shopping off at his, then back home, had a quick shower, washed hair then changed into going out gear and went to hairdressers (with wet hair!) for party style hairdo - its just the usual style but with gold glitter added! Home again for make up and then ready for the off.
Had a great evening and I am sure that everyone else did. I had the mushroom strogonoff just for a change and it was delicious. Ladies gift was a lovely scarf which was most acceptable. I drove everyone back to ours, we had a drink, then Michelle left for home and Christine and David stayed over at hours.
Saturday morning - wet and miserable and I HAD to go golfing as Glynis and I were playing in the Crowther doubles matchplay against Mary (lady Captain) and Hazel. It was hard work, but we eventually won on the 17th with two up and onlyone to play. We all went into the clubhouse and had hot drinks and sandwiches before setting off back home. Barry and I went to Costco at Sheffield (Parkway)to buy a new pump flask for me and to get one for SU Julie for when she gets her new craft studio! Wasn't tempted to buy anything else but enjoyed sampling various food and drinks whilst there!! After Costco we then drove over to Docaster to Direct Golf where we both bought a few bits and bobs, then home (via Morrisons for fresh bread and ham)for a much needed tea. Relaxed with a few silly games on the laptop, caught up with Corrie, then into craft room to decide on what stuff to order for my 5 for a fiver class. Put together my order online with SU, can now sit back and wait for it to arrive.
This morning I have got up and watched Friday's I'm a celebrity (out of order I know! and sat updating this blog. Today I am only doing crafting and dinner!
See ya!
Saturday 14th November - Nephew Stephen's wedding reception Stephen and Sarah married the Saturday before at Gretna Green and they had their reception for all the family on the 14th. (Stephen is sister Maggie's son and Sarah is Stephen's 2nd wife).
Had an enjoyable evening, but Maggie was upset because their minibus was a whole hour late picking them up. Don't use Elite taxis - they let you down!
Even worse, when they were picked up (late again) they were dropped off at home and someone realised that the letter box with all the wedding cards (containing money) in it, had been left in the minibus/van. Phone calls to Elite reassured them that the box would be quite safe in the taxi, and they would be able to pick up the box in the morning. Next morning, guess what - the taxi had been "broken into" overnight and surprise surpeise - all the money had gone and the cards had been left! Don't use Elite Taxi's. I am not sure what has happened since on this one, I know that the police were advised but not much else. Needless to say Maggie and Ger (and Stephen and Sarah) have been understandably upset about this. Maggie and Ger have had a well earned holiday in Tenneriffe and I haven't had chance to have a catch up with Maggie yet to find out anything more.
Nothing much different happened during the week other than spent Monday at home instead of golfing with the Monday club as we had Cavity wall insulation done.Tuesday Craft class as normal. Wednesday Christine (s-i-l)came to me and we visited Dimension 4th at Barnsley and treated ourselves to some Promarkers then home to make the Trendy trees card (yummy) Wednesday and Thursday Craft class as normal. Friday was Classique for my facial and usual Friday night shopping with brother.
Saturday morning (21st) it was foggy and damp so didn't golf, but Barry went on his own brave soul! Christine (s-i-l) and I went up to Pudsey to join Julie's Stampin Up Class and made eight cards in 2 hours!! These are fabulous cards and I will be "case"ing (Copy and share everything) some of these for my 5 for a fiver class!!.
Saturday evening it was Barnsley and Penistone Masonic Association annual social at Cockerham Lane, so another evening of fab food and fun (Barry did a lot of dancing tonight so it was extra enjoyable).
Sunday was another wet and miserable day so I made stew and dumplings for Sunday dinner and it was scrumptious - truly truly scrumptious! I spent an hour sweeping up all the wet and soggy leaves from the pavement at the front whilst Barry went to B& Q to buy fixings to repair the dining room door handle.I started prepping the cards for my 5 for a fiver event and planned what I need to order from SU for this.
Prepped cards for this weeks classes - had a most productive day!.
Monday 23rd did 14 holes of golf with the Monday Club ladies (Joan H and Jan) then had a late lunch with them. Went to Morrisons for a little shopping, then down to Joan C's house to help her with a few PC problems she has (PC as in Personal Computer - not politically correct I might add!)
Tuesday usual routine - Keith's market stall - bought some more red card (for my Christmas cards!!) and a couple of cuttlebug dies and embossing folders. Then Aquarobics and Card Class. Took car to Lineside to see if they could fix the door switch that Christine (s-i-l) had vandalised last Wednesday when we went to Dimension forth!!. They ordered me a new switch ready to fit the next day.
Made one dozen Christmas cards Tuesday evening - felt good - only another 9 dozen to make!! I am using a simple template and mass producing these in different colourways.
Wednesday I went to Christines (s-in-l) and we made two beautiful SU cards using the pocket sillhouettes stamp set. They were beautiful though I say it myself. Will do a class on these as soon as my next order gets here- possibly not this year as there are not enough weeks left! Something to look forward to next year! Had a lovely lunch - stir fried chicken and veg - yummy, then straight to Lineside for switch to be fitted - not too painful - only cost £9.99. Home and dinner for Barry and me - guess what I had made earlier for tea? Chicken casserole - but it was still yummy- no wonder Barry and i are putting on weight! Wednesday Craft Class did two Christmas cards that are easy to utilise for other occasions, not just Christmas.
Thursday was housework day - 2 loads of washing and another load to iron. Had to dry them on the radiators and in the tumble-drier so that I could get all the ironing done and out of the way. Thursday evening craft class went with a bang - literally! My pump-flask that we use for the hot water for the coffee and tea, imploded as soon as I picked it up! Boiling water all over the kitchen floor! What a mess. Decided to take it back to Argos and see what they would do.
Friday - you wouldn't believe what I crammed in on Friday! 9:00 a.m. picked up brother Steve and went to Barnsley where we had bacon butty and mug of tea, then started the annual expedition in search of Steve's Christmas presents for family and friends. Purchased all but one (Barry's) then home for lunch- tea and toast - couldn't eat too much as it was Ladies Night that evening. Phoned baby brother up (Chris) for recommendations on which laptop Steve should buy. Did the deed online, then charged off to Meadowhall Retail Park to pick it up from PC world. Back home to ours to use our wireless router to download MS security essential onto it, left it downloading whilst we then went for his weekly grocery shop at Morrisons. Whilst Steve shopped I went into Argos and was quite surprised to find (though I don't know why)to get a full cash refund for my broken pump-flask as they were unable to locate another locally. Took a phone call from Barry, who was trying to get 3 more people to come to Ladies Evening as for various reasons 3 people couldn't make it. We managed to "persuade" Christine and David and Michelle (golfing) to join us for a free dinner dance at Ardsley House.
Picked up Steve's laptop from ours (now fully secure) and dropped him and shopping off at his, then back home, had a quick shower, washed hair then changed into going out gear and went to hairdressers (with wet hair!) for party style hairdo - its just the usual style but with gold glitter added! Home again for make up and then ready for the off.
Had a great evening and I am sure that everyone else did. I had the mushroom strogonoff just for a change and it was delicious. Ladies gift was a lovely scarf which was most acceptable. I drove everyone back to ours, we had a drink, then Michelle left for home and Christine and David stayed over at hours.
Saturday morning - wet and miserable and I HAD to go golfing as Glynis and I were playing in the Crowther doubles matchplay against Mary (lady Captain) and Hazel. It was hard work, but we eventually won on the 17th with two up and onlyone to play. We all went into the clubhouse and had hot drinks and sandwiches before setting off back home. Barry and I went to Costco at Sheffield (Parkway)to buy a new pump flask for me and to get one for SU Julie for when she gets her new craft studio! Wasn't tempted to buy anything else but enjoyed sampling various food and drinks whilst there!! After Costco we then drove over to Docaster to Direct Golf where we both bought a few bits and bobs, then home (via Morrisons for fresh bread and ham)for a much needed tea. Relaxed with a few silly games on the laptop, caught up with Corrie, then into craft room to decide on what stuff to order for my 5 for a fiver class. Put together my order online with SU, can now sit back and wait for it to arrive.
This morning I have got up and watched Friday's I'm a celebrity (out of order I know! and sat updating this blog. Today I am only doing crafting and dinner!
See ya!
Friday, 13 November 2009
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Last old style posting
Well folks, I am going to redesign my blog and try to make it look a little more business like! So here is the last of the old style postings for you.....
Sunday lunchtime I picked Anne-Marie and Dale up from the trains station at Wombwell and took them up to ours. I started preparing the dinner and Adam and Katy came up to see Anne-Marie. Later on Adam took her to John's place to see him again. We had tea, then relaxed until 7:30 when Barry went and fetched Mag, Ger and Stevie. Adam and Katy came down and we had a select little gathering to celebrate AM's birthday. we had a lovely evening and AM got a little tipsy!!
Monday morning, I droppred AM and Dale off at Hoyland Common whilst I went to Pudsey (is that how you spell it?) I went to Julie's to make a sample board displaying all the colour range of SU papers, markers and inkpads. Julie also showed us how to make a little gift box. Went home and picked AM & D up from Teresa's and then they gathered all their bits up (only 5 bags!!) and I took them back to the train station.
Monday evening I had Thursday Craft Class (because I had an evening do booked for this Thursday) We did the CC scalloped aperture card and once again everyone enjoyed it.
Tuesday morning, went to Keiths early doors (had had a text from Jill saying that they had some Nestabilities in!) and bought a few nesties, then dashed back home for Tuesday Craft Class. Did the same card with them as the Monday Class.
Chris B came over after work, and after a quick tea, we set off for Goole, for my SU training meeting. We had a lovely time, making a couple of cards and a gift box, and Monica very kindly gave us one of her convention swaps - a lovely decorated ruler! Came home very tired, but very happy!
Wednesday, was my turn to go to Christines, and we made a "Magnolia" sat on bauble Christmas card. She loaned me a card that she had made at a workshop so that I could do a class with it (which we did that evening with the Wednesday Class) and I promised to lend Chris my bauble stamp in return. Wednesday Craft class went very well with everyone being well pleased with their "crossover" card.
Thursday morning, I woke up feeling dreadful. I had a really bad head and felt quite sick, was sneezing and coughing, and felt generally unwell. Barry and I had to go to Sheffield for Aunty Renie's funeral, so I dragged myself out of bed to attend this, then left as soon as was decently possible. Barry took me home, and I got undressed and fell asleep whilst he went back to work. Thursday evening there was a Ladies after lodge at Eastgate, so once again, I dragged myself off the sofa and went out. I felt consiferably better for having company, but was glad to get back home and get to bed.
Today, I have picked up Stevie and we have been to Barnsley for a little shop. On the way to Barnsley I was stopped by the police (who were stopping all the vehicles- I might add) for a "winter check" They checked tyres, headlights, brakelights indicators (and I demonstrated that the windscreen wipers worked fine too - by mistake!) They asked when my car had it's MOT done and I said I thought it was August, apparently they could not find a record of it on the computer, so asked me to take my MOT certificate to Wombwell Police station. The policeman did say that he believed me when I said it had a valid certificate, he said I had an honest face!!! I told him that we would be late getting to Barnsley to go to M& S for the latest penny bazaar bargains! When we did get to barnsley, we had to queue up out the door of M&S but did manage to get five things for a penny apiece, plus a donation to charity! After M & S we went to the market cafe and had a cuppa and a bacon butty - mmm that was delish! Then we went round the market, into Boots and poundland (cos I can't resist this) then a couple more shops then back home. We had a drink, picked up the MOT certificate, called at Stevie's and picked up Katie, then set off to do the grocery shopping at Morrisons. We stopped off at Wombwell police station and I produced my MOT for them, then did the shopping and came home. This means that I don't have to go out again tonight, I can just get into my PJs after tea and relax all evening. Benidorm has finished now, so I will miss watching it. Wonder whats on in its place?
Anyway thats all for now, Please keep reading this blog cos it won't all be business - indeed it might turn out totally different- anything could happen!
See ya!
Sunday lunchtime I picked Anne-Marie and Dale up from the trains station at Wombwell and took them up to ours. I started preparing the dinner and Adam and Katy came up to see Anne-Marie. Later on Adam took her to John's place to see him again. We had tea, then relaxed until 7:30 when Barry went and fetched Mag, Ger and Stevie. Adam and Katy came down and we had a select little gathering to celebrate AM's birthday. we had a lovely evening and AM got a little tipsy!!
Monday morning, I droppred AM and Dale off at Hoyland Common whilst I went to Pudsey (is that how you spell it?) I went to Julie's to make a sample board displaying all the colour range of SU papers, markers and inkpads. Julie also showed us how to make a little gift box. Went home and picked AM & D up from Teresa's and then they gathered all their bits up (only 5 bags!!) and I took them back to the train station.
Monday evening I had Thursday Craft Class (because I had an evening do booked for this Thursday) We did the CC scalloped aperture card and once again everyone enjoyed it.
Tuesday morning, went to Keiths early doors (had had a text from Jill saying that they had some Nestabilities in!) and bought a few nesties, then dashed back home for Tuesday Craft Class. Did the same card with them as the Monday Class.
Chris B came over after work, and after a quick tea, we set off for Goole, for my SU training meeting. We had a lovely time, making a couple of cards and a gift box, and Monica very kindly gave us one of her convention swaps - a lovely decorated ruler! Came home very tired, but very happy!
Wednesday, was my turn to go to Christines, and we made a "Magnolia" sat on bauble Christmas card. She loaned me a card that she had made at a workshop so that I could do a class with it (which we did that evening with the Wednesday Class) and I promised to lend Chris my bauble stamp in return. Wednesday Craft class went very well with everyone being well pleased with their "crossover" card.
Thursday morning, I woke up feeling dreadful. I had a really bad head and felt quite sick, was sneezing and coughing, and felt generally unwell. Barry and I had to go to Sheffield for Aunty Renie's funeral, so I dragged myself out of bed to attend this, then left as soon as was decently possible. Barry took me home, and I got undressed and fell asleep whilst he went back to work. Thursday evening there was a Ladies after lodge at Eastgate, so once again, I dragged myself off the sofa and went out. I felt consiferably better for having company, but was glad to get back home and get to bed.
Today, I have picked up Stevie and we have been to Barnsley for a little shop. On the way to Barnsley I was stopped by the police (who were stopping all the vehicles- I might add) for a "winter check" They checked tyres, headlights, brakelights indicators (and I demonstrated that the windscreen wipers worked fine too - by mistake!) They asked when my car had it's MOT done and I said I thought it was August, apparently they could not find a record of it on the computer, so asked me to take my MOT certificate to Wombwell Police station. The policeman did say that he believed me when I said it had a valid certificate, he said I had an honest face!!! I told him that we would be late getting to Barnsley to go to M& S for the latest penny bazaar bargains! When we did get to barnsley, we had to queue up out the door of M&S but did manage to get five things for a penny apiece, plus a donation to charity! After M & S we went to the market cafe and had a cuppa and a bacon butty - mmm that was delish! Then we went round the market, into Boots and poundland (cos I can't resist this) then a couple more shops then back home. We had a drink, picked up the MOT certificate, called at Stevie's and picked up Katie, then set off to do the grocery shopping at Morrisons. We stopped off at Wombwell police station and I produced my MOT for them, then did the shopping and came home. This means that I don't have to go out again tonight, I can just get into my PJs after tea and relax all evening. Benidorm has finished now, so I will miss watching it. Wonder whats on in its place?
Anyway thats all for now, Please keep reading this blog cos it won't all be business - indeed it might turn out totally different- anything could happen!
See ya!
Saturday, 7 November 2009
Golfing again
Well it's been a beautiful day for golf and I have really enjoyed the fresh air. It got a bit cold towards the end of the round, but was really bracing. Did a reasonable front 9 but once again the back 9 was absolute rubbish. Stayed and had a sandwich at the club house whilst I waited for Mary (Lady Captain) to finish her round, then had a quick word before going back home.
On Wednesday I had decided not to go to the Heritage, as Christine was coming over for the day, so I thought that I would save the visit until Thursday. Instead I made Maggie's and Ethan's Wedding Cards for Stephen and Sarah and made a start on mine and Stevie's at the same time. Nicky came to collect his cards before the ladies came for our Wednesday Craft Class. We did the bauble aperture card and once again had very satisfactory results.
Thursday morning Christine came over and we started off at the Heritage Centre where I spent a small amount and Chris spent an even smaller amount. We then went to the Blue Bell and had a very pleasant lunch. Then back home and I went to the Hairdressers for my hair cutting, and we both had a cup of coffee there with Michelle and Gemma. Back home we made sure that we had all the stuff we needed for our night at the WI at Ingbirchworth where we were making Christmas cards. We didn't have time to play with our purchases, wwe just had a quick sandwich, then dropped Barry off in Barnsley and went on to Ingbirchworth. Most of the ladies were very pleasant and really enjoyed the cardmaking. Apparently one lady declined the opportunity and just sat and watched everyone else! After we had finished it was time for a welcome cup of tea and a fresh homemade buttered scone for me - Chris has far more determination than me and just had the cuppa! We then went home, in the dark, and it was quite foggy by then. Was glad to get home, and felt sorry for Chris having to drive down the motorway back to hers.
Friday was a very lazy day, spent doing a bit of housework, a bit of TV watching, a little bit of playing silly games on the computer and a little bit of crafting. Usual fish and chips for tea - Barry doesn't let me down! Took Steveie shopping then settled down to watch Benidorm - it was the last in the series - will miss it next week. Had a nice cuppa tea, then went to bed.
This evening, I have been to Morrisons, to fetch some bits and bobs, plus a birthday cake for Baby sister Anne Marie, who is coming up from Manchester tomorrow and staying overnight. We are having a little family celebration for those of us who can make it (Jane's in London and won't get back in time). I have done really well craft-wise tonight, I have made a birthday card, a golden Wedding card and a Silver Wedding card. One of these days I will get organised and post photos of these things as I make them!
Thats enough for now - tarra!
On Wednesday I had decided not to go to the Heritage, as Christine was coming over for the day, so I thought that I would save the visit until Thursday. Instead I made Maggie's and Ethan's Wedding Cards for Stephen and Sarah and made a start on mine and Stevie's at the same time. Nicky came to collect his cards before the ladies came for our Wednesday Craft Class. We did the bauble aperture card and once again had very satisfactory results.
Thursday morning Christine came over and we started off at the Heritage Centre where I spent a small amount and Chris spent an even smaller amount. We then went to the Blue Bell and had a very pleasant lunch. Then back home and I went to the Hairdressers for my hair cutting, and we both had a cup of coffee there with Michelle and Gemma. Back home we made sure that we had all the stuff we needed for our night at the WI at Ingbirchworth where we were making Christmas cards. We didn't have time to play with our purchases, wwe just had a quick sandwich, then dropped Barry off in Barnsley and went on to Ingbirchworth. Most of the ladies were very pleasant and really enjoyed the cardmaking. Apparently one lady declined the opportunity and just sat and watched everyone else! After we had finished it was time for a welcome cup of tea and a fresh homemade buttered scone for me - Chris has far more determination than me and just had the cuppa! We then went home, in the dark, and it was quite foggy by then. Was glad to get home, and felt sorry for Chris having to drive down the motorway back to hers.
Friday was a very lazy day, spent doing a bit of housework, a bit of TV watching, a little bit of playing silly games on the computer and a little bit of crafting. Usual fish and chips for tea - Barry doesn't let me down! Took Steveie shopping then settled down to watch Benidorm - it was the last in the series - will miss it next week. Had a nice cuppa tea, then went to bed.
This evening, I have been to Morrisons, to fetch some bits and bobs, plus a birthday cake for Baby sister Anne Marie, who is coming up from Manchester tomorrow and staying overnight. We are having a little family celebration for those of us who can make it (Jane's in London and won't get back in time). I have done really well craft-wise tonight, I have made a birthday card, a golden Wedding card and a Silver Wedding card. One of these days I will get organised and post photos of these things as I make them!
Thats enough for now - tarra!
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
Where do the days go?
Hi again. On Sunday, what a dismal wet day that was - I went over to Heathers and she took me to Costco so that I knew where it was and what to do. Had my photo taken for my card then we spent some time, me looking round and Heather doing shopping. We did get a real bargain though - 2 chickens priced at £6.49 with 50% off, so you can guess what we've been eating for the past few days!! I have made a chicken in red wine casserole and chicken curry as well as having plain roast chichen on Sunday!! Think that barry's fed up with chicken now - although it is far healthier than red meat! Sunday evening packed up all my stuff and finished the make and take preparation and made Heathers demo thank you card.
Monday, went to Morrisons early doors to get flowers for Heather as a thank you for the workshop. Then over to Jackies for our regular get together. As it was another wet and windy day we didn't go out, we just sat and chatted, catching up with the news. Tom once again prepared us a lovely lunch and for desert we had a super pudding topped with Tom's homemade lavender ice-cream. I can thoroughly recommend this! Back home, Barry's tea made, set off to Heathers for her workshop. Had tea with Heather, John, James,Amy and friend - guess what we had? Yup - chicken - it was delicious and I hadn't had to cook it so it was even more enjoyable.
There were quite a few people turned up for the workshop, and we did have an enjoyable time despite there not being many crafters there, as the sales reflected. Everyone really enjoyed their make and take, it was the first time that a lot of the people had tried stamping, and they were well impressed with the punches. However it was a good evening and I did see Liz and Winnie (ex DV colleagues) and it was good to see them again. Went home and was utterly shattered so flopped on sofa and Barry and i watched Flashforward together, then Corrie, then off to bed.
Tuesday morning, once again a wet and dismal morning, so I didn't venture out until after craft class. We made a Christmas aperture card, which was quite complicated, but everyone managed to complete it and was quite happy with their results. Liz and I went on to the market to see what Keith had to offer. Bought some spray adhesive, but was annoyed that I had not gone earlier when he said that he had had some Christmas nestabilities that morning, but they had all (obviously) been sold. That'll teach me to get out and about early never mind the weather! Back home Liz and I both relaxed with a sandwich and a well earned cuppa and I enjoyed hearing all about her recent holiday in Brazil (She's been away for 3 weeks the lucky thing!)
Last night Jane came down to spend the evening with me so we had a relaxing evening, catching up on all the news, and I showed her the tri shutter card, which she made (with the use of the SU guillotine ) and was well impressed with how easy it was, and how quick to make the card. She was thrilled with the card and it really was beautiful - all lilac and pink and flowery - just my sort of card. Went to bed not long after Jane had left - quite an early night really.
Today I have the day to myself - can't decide whther or not to go to the Heritage Centre or not - I'll only spend if I go. I have to put inserts in three cards that Nicky is collecting this evening so I had better go and do this now whilst I remember.
See ya!
Monday, went to Morrisons early doors to get flowers for Heather as a thank you for the workshop. Then over to Jackies for our regular get together. As it was another wet and windy day we didn't go out, we just sat and chatted, catching up with the news. Tom once again prepared us a lovely lunch and for desert we had a super pudding topped with Tom's homemade lavender ice-cream. I can thoroughly recommend this! Back home, Barry's tea made, set off to Heathers for her workshop. Had tea with Heather, John, James,Amy and friend - guess what we had? Yup - chicken - it was delicious and I hadn't had to cook it so it was even more enjoyable.
There were quite a few people turned up for the workshop, and we did have an enjoyable time despite there not being many crafters there, as the sales reflected. Everyone really enjoyed their make and take, it was the first time that a lot of the people had tried stamping, and they were well impressed with the punches. However it was a good evening and I did see Liz and Winnie (ex DV colleagues) and it was good to see them again. Went home and was utterly shattered so flopped on sofa and Barry and i watched Flashforward together, then Corrie, then off to bed.
Tuesday morning, once again a wet and dismal morning, so I didn't venture out until after craft class. We made a Christmas aperture card, which was quite complicated, but everyone managed to complete it and was quite happy with their results. Liz and I went on to the market to see what Keith had to offer. Bought some spray adhesive, but was annoyed that I had not gone earlier when he said that he had had some Christmas nestabilities that morning, but they had all (obviously) been sold. That'll teach me to get out and about early never mind the weather! Back home Liz and I both relaxed with a sandwich and a well earned cuppa and I enjoyed hearing all about her recent holiday in Brazil (She's been away for 3 weeks the lucky thing!)
Last night Jane came down to spend the evening with me so we had a relaxing evening, catching up on all the news, and I showed her the tri shutter card, which she made (with the use of the SU guillotine ) and was well impressed with how easy it was, and how quick to make the card. She was thrilled with the card and it really was beautiful - all lilac and pink and flowery - just my sort of card. Went to bed not long after Jane had left - quite an early night really.
Today I have the day to myself - can't decide whther or not to go to the Heritage Centre or not - I'll only spend if I go. I have to put inserts in three cards that Nicky is collecting this evening so I had better go and do this now whilst I remember.
See ya!
Saturday, 31 October 2009
Golf again.
Well Ashley and i had a fabulous, if somewhat exhausting walk on Thursday. She drove us to South Cave and then we commenced an 8 mile (ish) walk, It was quite strenuous as there was quite a bit of uphill hauls. Just after halfway we decided to have lunch, but couldn't find a bench to sit on, so we both sat perched on stones. and ate home made bread, homemade leek apple and smoked bacon soup, followed by Ashley's famous muesli slice. Yummy - almost worth the walk!! 100 yards on, after setting off again, we happenned across a bench - would you believe it! Anyway we carried on and enjoyed the walk on that fabulous autumn afternoon, couldn't believe how warm it was. By the time we had driven back to Ashleys, then had a cup of tea and driven home, Barry had already got home and made his own tea - so that saved me a job! Prepped the cards for the Thursday craft class, everyone came that night and we made the beautiful bauble card again - even bah humbug Chris loved it!!(My apologies to Chris)
Friday morning was catch up with the housework day. Did 3 loads of washing (where does it all come from??) and dried most of it on the radiators as it didn't look too promising and I wanted to go shopping to Barnsley, so daren't leave washing out. Didn't spend a fortune in Barnsley, but did buy 5 rolls of ribbon (about 100 metres on each roll) for £1 each! Barry fetched fish and chips in for tea then Barry took Steve shopping and I fetched him back. I then settled down in the craft room to watch Corrie and Eastenders, whilst sorting out the monthly SU order for our craft group. At 9:00 o'clock I joined Barry in the lounge to watch the weekly episode of Benidorm - its hilarious. After that I went to bed, completed a Sudoku puzzle then off to sleep.
Golf this morning, bright and early, once again it was a beautiful morning. Played the front 9 excellently - a net 48, then my game went downhill steadily on the back 9. In fact I had to leave the course in a hurry after the 16th to pay a visit! Went on to the market to pick up some black card I had ordered off Keith then back home for a late lunch. I am now going to sort out a make and take for Heather's SU workshop on Monday night - I won't have time in the daytime as I am over at Jackie's on Monday.
Thats all for now!
Friday morning was catch up with the housework day. Did 3 loads of washing (where does it all come from??) and dried most of it on the radiators as it didn't look too promising and I wanted to go shopping to Barnsley, so daren't leave washing out. Didn't spend a fortune in Barnsley, but did buy 5 rolls of ribbon (about 100 metres on each roll) for £1 each! Barry fetched fish and chips in for tea then Barry took Steve shopping and I fetched him back. I then settled down in the craft room to watch Corrie and Eastenders, whilst sorting out the monthly SU order for our craft group. At 9:00 o'clock I joined Barry in the lounge to watch the weekly episode of Benidorm - its hilarious. After that I went to bed, completed a Sudoku puzzle then off to sleep.
Golf this morning, bright and early, once again it was a beautiful morning. Played the front 9 excellently - a net 48, then my game went downhill steadily on the back 9. In fact I had to leave the course in a hurry after the 16th to pay a visit! Went on to the market to pick up some black card I had ordered off Keith then back home for a late lunch. I am now going to sort out a make and take for Heather's SU workshop on Monday night - I won't have time in the daytime as I am over at Jackie's on Monday.
Thats all for now!
Thursday, 29 October 2009
Promotion
Hi all - forgot to tell you that I have been promoted - I am now a bronze 2 SU Demonstrator!! Applause applause! I did my first "real" workshop yesterday, at Christine's and it was really good, sold £350 which was super! It was hard work at the end, sorting out the money and checking the orders, but it was all worthwhile! One of Chris's friends (Wendy) came along just to make the tea and coffee, which was very kind of her! So all in all, the time I spent preparing for this on Tuesday night (including an on-line pep talk from Julie)was time well spent and Heather's workshop on Monday should be a better one for the experience!!
Was shattered when I got back from Chris's and had to make a quick tea for Barry n me cos it was craft class. (I had done all the prep for this on Tesday nigfht as well) so I could chill for half an hour before the ladies came. New lady joined us last night - Jan, a colleague of mine and Barry's, and I think she enjoyed making the two bauble cards. One was a hand stamped and coloured bauble card, the other was an "assembled" quick card with die cut baubles on it. Will post pictures if I get time after my walk with Ashley today!
Well, must get off and get dressed and get myself over to Ashley's for my monthly expedition to who knows where!
Talk later!
Was shattered when I got back from Chris's and had to make a quick tea for Barry n me cos it was craft class. (I had done all the prep for this on Tesday nigfht as well) so I could chill for half an hour before the ladies came. New lady joined us last night - Jan, a colleague of mine and Barry's, and I think she enjoyed making the two bauble cards. One was a hand stamped and coloured bauble card, the other was an "assembled" quick card with die cut baubles on it. Will post pictures if I get time after my walk with Ashley today!
Well, must get off and get dressed and get myself over to Ashley's for my monthly expedition to who knows where!
Talk later!
Tuesday, 27 October 2009
Update
Saturday was a lovely day - even though it rained! I had a quick lunch then went to the market and bought some supplies from Keith. Met two friends there - Tonia from DV and good friend Heather. Helped Heather choose supplies for her craft stand in the P.O., then I was bamboozled into going to Penistone with her, to see an Embroiderers Guild exhibition there. Surprisingly, I quite enjoyed it - there were some beautiful items on display. I bought some lace sugar bowl covers and the usual mandatory raffle tickets- can't have won anything though as I haven't had a phone call!! Had a cuppa and a piece of lovely home baked cake - was tempted by the cakes and bought some to take home!. When I got home, I decided to go to Tesco and have a leisurely shop. Bought a polo neck jumper (for golf), a dress, four t-shirts for Barry and a green cardigan - as well as a load more groceries, even though I had been shopping with Stevie the night before!! After a late tea cum supper, I decided to tidy up the craft room as I couldn't find something I was looking for! (Does that sound familiar?). Then off to bed.
Sunday morning, got up bright and not too early- checked emails etc and had breakfast, put television on and couldn't understand why the program listings were strange. I had only totally forgotten to put the clocks back hadn't I! Another CRAFT moment! (For those not in the know - can't remember a flipping thing). I phoned up brother and bent his ear for not ringing me up to confirm that it was this weekend that we put the clocks back - we had had a conversation on Friday about whether it was this weekend!
Had a general tidy up and put away clean laundry after ironing. Watched a little televison and played silly computer games, then decided to have something to eat - well a woman has to eat doesn't she! Barry arrived home around 7:00 p.m from his golfing weekend, didn't have to cook for him as he had eaten after golf.
Prepared make and takes for Christine's SU workshop on Wednesday, then made two cards, one was a card order for Nicky, the other for a SU colleague, then finished the last of the card samples for CCC ready to post on Monday.
Monday - was golf with the Monday Club at 10:00 - played with Ann and Ev, only did 11 holes as I had a new appointment for a facial at Classique at 1:30. Parcelled up samples for CCC and took them to Post Office. Had tea then played silly game on computer before having a pre-arranged on-line chat with my SU colleagues Julies Jems. There were only five of us, but it was nice to talk to them and get to know a little about them all. We talked about the upcoming special offer for Christmas and how to promote it, also about Julies upcoming role in Footloose (performing in May next year) Made arrangements to meet up with Sarah and Julie in Leeds after Julie gets back from the SU Convention in Germany, and also arranged to go to one of Julies card classes in November. After we all signed off I joined Barry in the lounge and we watched Flash Forward together - it's getting quite tense now!!
Have got up this morning and its dull and miserable, so I don't feel like doing Step, Gym or Aquarobics, so I think I will give them a miss today. Instead, I'll go and get everything ready for my craft class then perhaps pop on to the market to see if Keith has anything new to tempt me with.
Sunday morning, got up bright and not too early- checked emails etc and had breakfast, put television on and couldn't understand why the program listings were strange. I had only totally forgotten to put the clocks back hadn't I! Another CRAFT moment! (For those not in the know - can't remember a flipping thing). I phoned up brother and bent his ear for not ringing me up to confirm that it was this weekend that we put the clocks back - we had had a conversation on Friday about whether it was this weekend!
Had a general tidy up and put away clean laundry after ironing. Watched a little televison and played silly computer games, then decided to have something to eat - well a woman has to eat doesn't she! Barry arrived home around 7:00 p.m from his golfing weekend, didn't have to cook for him as he had eaten after golf.
Prepared make and takes for Christine's SU workshop on Wednesday, then made two cards, one was a card order for Nicky, the other for a SU colleague, then finished the last of the card samples for CCC ready to post on Monday.
Monday - was golf with the Monday Club at 10:00 - played with Ann and Ev, only did 11 holes as I had a new appointment for a facial at Classique at 1:30. Parcelled up samples for CCC and took them to Post Office. Had tea then played silly game on computer before having a pre-arranged on-line chat with my SU colleagues Julies Jems. There were only five of us, but it was nice to talk to them and get to know a little about them all. We talked about the upcoming special offer for Christmas and how to promote it, also about Julies upcoming role in Footloose (performing in May next year) Made arrangements to meet up with Sarah and Julie in Leeds after Julie gets back from the SU Convention in Germany, and also arranged to go to one of Julies card classes in November. After we all signed off I joined Barry in the lounge and we watched Flash Forward together - it's getting quite tense now!!
Have got up this morning and its dull and miserable, so I don't feel like doing Step, Gym or Aquarobics, so I think I will give them a miss today. Instead, I'll go and get everything ready for my craft class then perhaps pop on to the market to see if Keith has anything new to tempt me with.
Monday, 26 October 2009
Stampin Up Card Candy
Hi All - here is some Stampin up card candy - to enter just follow this link
click here Chris
Its well worth winning!!
Saturday, 24 October 2009
A lonely weekend
Wednesday morning, good to their promise,the new battery and charger arrived,so I set up the battery on charge and kept my fingers crossed that this would fix the problem. Checked the internet to track my SU parcel (for the replacement french stamps!)and it was due for delivery that day,so I stayed in all afternoon,but the parcel didn't turn up. Made tea for Barry n me and then checked tracking -only to find that the flippin parcel had never been put on the van! Wednesday Craft Class only Mary n Gail there (Louise and Glynis will be back next week and new lady - Jan will be here next week. Made the Christmas tri-shutter card - both excellent results-good students!
Thursday morning,picked Ann up at the Golf Club and we set off to meet Mary and Hazel at Pike Hills Golf Club. Had the mandatory bacon butty and coffee before we started then played 18 holes, 2 ball better-ball matchplay, Hazel & Mary versus me & Ann. My battery functioned exceedingly well, so I don't know whether it was the battery or the charger that was the problem! It was a very close match and Hazel & Mary won us on the last hole(but only because I played the wrong ball and we forfeited the last hole!) After the game we had a lovely meal, Hazel and I had steak, Ann & Mary had fish pie- there was enough food to feed a family of eight!! Dropped Ann off at the Golf Club,then back home ready for Thursday Craft Class.
A card had been left from UPS saying that they had not been able to deliver my parcel as I was not at home. I got on the phone and played my piece with the girl who answered,explaining that I have signed an authorisation for my parcels to be left in a safe place when I am not in.She said she would try to get them to redeliver that evening, but I did not hold out much hope.
Gill and Beth couldn't make Class, so Heather,Chris and Sue made another Tri shutter card but H & C made a birthday version. They all looked beautiful! I think all my students are pretty quick learners!! (As expected the parcel did not arrive that evening)
Friday, I had appointments at Classique for a facial and the hairdressers. My parcel arrived in the morning, I took Stevie shopping and then had a quick lunch and went to Classique. When I got there,Phil was running late so I asked her to rearrange the appointment for next week. I went to the hairdressers then after a quick shower, got changed and ready to go out. Barry and I met up with Christine, David and Janice at the Prince of Wales at Millhouses. The meal was passable-just, David's was inedible, so he sent it back. By the time the replacement came he no longer wanted to eat,so they gave him a free sweet, then we all went home.(Don't think we will be going there again!).
Barry packed all his golf stuff ready for his golfing weekend with the ROGS,whilst I watched Emmerdale (sky +) then we both watched Corrie and I went to bed.
This morning I have done the washing and put it on the radiators to dry as it has not stopped raining all morning. I am definitely not playing golf in the rain!
Barry has gone on his golfing Weekend and won't be back until tomorow evening. I am going to go to Tescos to buy Barry some new tee shirts this afternoon, after I have been to the market to checkout Keith's for bargains! Then I am going to do another sample for CCC and prepare some make and takes for Chris's SU workshop on Wednesday.
Hasta la vista!
Thursday morning,picked Ann up at the Golf Club and we set off to meet Mary and Hazel at Pike Hills Golf Club. Had the mandatory bacon butty and coffee before we started then played 18 holes, 2 ball better-ball matchplay, Hazel & Mary versus me & Ann. My battery functioned exceedingly well, so I don't know whether it was the battery or the charger that was the problem! It was a very close match and Hazel & Mary won us on the last hole(but only because I played the wrong ball and we forfeited the last hole!) After the game we had a lovely meal, Hazel and I had steak, Ann & Mary had fish pie- there was enough food to feed a family of eight!! Dropped Ann off at the Golf Club,then back home ready for Thursday Craft Class.
A card had been left from UPS saying that they had not been able to deliver my parcel as I was not at home. I got on the phone and played my piece with the girl who answered,explaining that I have signed an authorisation for my parcels to be left in a safe place when I am not in.She said she would try to get them to redeliver that evening, but I did not hold out much hope.
Gill and Beth couldn't make Class, so Heather,Chris and Sue made another Tri shutter card but H & C made a birthday version. They all looked beautiful! I think all my students are pretty quick learners!! (As expected the parcel did not arrive that evening)
Friday, I had appointments at Classique for a facial and the hairdressers. My parcel arrived in the morning, I took Stevie shopping and then had a quick lunch and went to Classique. When I got there,Phil was running late so I asked her to rearrange the appointment for next week. I went to the hairdressers then after a quick shower, got changed and ready to go out. Barry and I met up with Christine, David and Janice at the Prince of Wales at Millhouses. The meal was passable-just, David's was inedible, so he sent it back. By the time the replacement came he no longer wanted to eat,so they gave him a free sweet, then we all went home.(Don't think we will be going there again!).
Barry packed all his golf stuff ready for his golfing weekend with the ROGS,whilst I watched Emmerdale (sky +) then we both watched Corrie and I went to bed.
This morning I have done the washing and put it on the radiators to dry as it has not stopped raining all morning. I am definitely not playing golf in the rain!
Barry has gone on his golfing Weekend and won't be back until tomorow evening. I am going to go to Tescos to buy Barry some new tee shirts this afternoon, after I have been to the market to checkout Keith's for bargains! Then I am going to do another sample for CCC and prepare some make and takes for Chris's SU workshop on Wednesday.
Hasta la vista!
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
Wot Wednesday again!!
Well most things went as planned. Saturday Ladies night went well, Barry and I did quite a bit of dancing, must learn to jive though. Got up at crack of dawn Sunday morning to go to Belton Woods for our 2 days of golf and overnight stay. We played the lakes course on Sunday and both Barry and I lost a couple of balls to the lakes. My battery packed in on the 12th, so I had to push the ruddy trolley for the rest of the round. Really enjoyed the course, but didn't play too well, although I won a fiver for nearest the pin on the 17th. After the golf we were starving - fancy that. had a quick sandwich and a coffee - cost an arm and a leg! Then I went for a swim and Barry went for a kip. Off to dinner after that - excellent meal. Only had a starter and sweet cos the starters were fabulous. It was a buffet and carvery, so you just helped yourself. We went back to our room, watched TV for a while, then bed.
Monday was the Woodlands course and it looked fabulous with all the beautiful autumn coloured leaves on the trees. The only downer was my trolley battery only made it to the first tee! It was really hard work pushing the trolley round that course. Despite this I still enjoyed the game, but didn't play too well again. Barry and I had to dash off home straight after our game, as he had to be in Barnsley before 5:00, so after a quick wash and change I drove him through to Barnsley, had a quick tea and got some Stampin Up stuff ready to play with for Sue and Sarah. They arrived at 7:00 and we played nicely til 10:30! We made two cards each and they were really pleased with them. Neither of them had really stamped before, so they enjoyed having the opportunity to use both the roller and ordinary stamps.
Tuesday morning I had to phone Go Cart up and arrange for a replacement battery and charger to be sent to me. I am playingat Pike Hills tomorrow, so I really do need the battery to work well. They were very helpful and promised to courier these to me today, so i have to wait in for these arriving. Spent some time cutting the nesties scallop ovals and ovals for the Tuesday Class to finish off their tri shutter card and getting the supplies ready for their next project. The Class went very well and everyone's card looks absolutely stunning. We then stamped two baubles and started colouring them in, however we ran out of time so will finish this card next week. Went shopping to Morrisons and bought a cooked chicken for tea
then after tea I had to dash off to the Golf Club for a Ladies meeting. There really is no rest for the wicked is there! Came home and watched Flash Forward with Barry, then off to bed. Will do some housework today whilst I have to stay in and the weather doesn't look too promising anyhow, so I may as well stay in. May do a little crafting in between.
See ya
Monday was the Woodlands course and it looked fabulous with all the beautiful autumn coloured leaves on the trees. The only downer was my trolley battery only made it to the first tee! It was really hard work pushing the trolley round that course. Despite this I still enjoyed the game, but didn't play too well again. Barry and I had to dash off home straight after our game, as he had to be in Barnsley before 5:00, so after a quick wash and change I drove him through to Barnsley, had a quick tea and got some Stampin Up stuff ready to play with for Sue and Sarah. They arrived at 7:00 and we played nicely til 10:30! We made two cards each and they were really pleased with them. Neither of them had really stamped before, so they enjoyed having the opportunity to use both the roller and ordinary stamps.
Tuesday morning I had to phone Go Cart up and arrange for a replacement battery and charger to be sent to me. I am playingat Pike Hills tomorrow, so I really do need the battery to work well. They were very helpful and promised to courier these to me today, so i have to wait in for these arriving. Spent some time cutting the nesties scallop ovals and ovals for the Tuesday Class to finish off their tri shutter card and getting the supplies ready for their next project. The Class went very well and everyone's card looks absolutely stunning. We then stamped two baubles and started colouring them in, however we ran out of time so will finish this card next week. Went shopping to Morrisons and bought a cooked chicken for tea
then after tea I had to dash off to the Golf Club for a Ladies meeting. There really is no rest for the wicked is there! Came home and watched Flash Forward with Barry, then off to bed. Will do some housework today whilst I have to stay in and the weather doesn't look too promising anyhow, so I may as well stay in. May do a little crafting in between.
See ya
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