tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-215405102024-03-05T22:33:28.401+00:00Ramblings of an Obsessive ...My Husband tells me I don't have hobbies - just obsessions!Songhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332390177776092186noreply@blogger.comBlogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21540510.post-50506543298783286482014-08-20T16:14:00.000+01:002014-08-20T16:14:19.892+01:00Be brave, be strong ...Nick -You don't always have to be so brave, you know. <br />
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from the film 'Parent Trap'<br />
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Why do we have to be brave all the time? Why do we show the world we are coping when deep inside we are crying, longing or searching?<br />
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My friend Bernice was very brave and showed her vulnerability in her blog post which she has kindly given me permission to share<br />
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Why do we see showing our inner feelings as a weakness? We see it as a flaw and hide it - even from ourselves sometimes. So many people are hurting and the world has no idea. Even funny men Robin Williams and Stephen Fry suffer in silence but when they let people know "the newspapers splash it about as though it's entertainment" (Pretty Women).<br />
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Recently a friend posted on FaceBook that she was consumed with guilt - her friend had committed suicide due to depression which she was unaware of. How could she possibly know. We a taught from an early age that achieving and self respect are all important. How can we possibly open up and let the world know we can't live up to these self restraints.<br />
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Hopefully society and media will stop selling us the impossible dream and help us face reality. Then we can all come clean about depression and encourage more support and self-help so we are not so reliant on secrecy and medication.Songhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332390177776092186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21540510.post-36037589068122498062014-08-20T14:26:00.000+01:002014-08-20T14:26:34.199+01:00If we’re not creating something, there’s a good chance we’ll start destroying something."If we’re not creating something, there’s a good chance we’ll start destroying something." Ed Cyzewski<br />
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I read this today <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009XXC23I/ref=oh_aui_d_detailpage_o00_?ie=UTF8&psc=1">Creating Space: The Case for Everyday Creativity</a> and it really spoke to me. I'm currently going through a weird journey - self discovery or mid life crisis? I've no idea where I'm heading but it appears I am rekindling my faith, joy of life, readdressing my art output and deepening my family relationships. Everything is changing and growing. <br />
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Today I had so many revelations through FaceBook and two friends who I have not seen in years (thank you Carolyn and Bernice). <br />
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“I seek distractions in order to avoid the struggle of creating. Creating is hard. Distracting myself is really, really easy.<br />
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This phrase spoke to me as I honestly feel that the depression I have been suffering from stems from me finding distractions so I have an 'easier' life. These distractions however are slowly destroying me. So often I am frustrated and seeking something. Creativity is a gift I've been avoiding as I always strive for perfection and feel I have inadequate knowledge to do it justice. Not creating takes away this need for perfection but is obviously destroying my soul. Also filling my life with distractions is taking me away from my family, faith, creativity and even myself. <br />
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I'm on a new journey - I may share some of this with you and hopefully I won't be distracted or too scared to walk this new path.Songhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332390177776092186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21540510.post-56250521663784833522014-08-06T21:50:00.000+01:002014-08-06T21:50:00.086+01:00ATDML Cybercrop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Some LOs I made during the ATDML Cybercrop. This first is virtually a copy of one of Mel's classes - I bought the kit and loved what she had done with it so I just amended it slightly. All the photos were taken at a Venture photoshoot.<br />
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I also managed another double spread using background papers I've had for ages. The strips were from my scrap boxes and the extra bits and bobs were from Studio Calico kits. I still have loads of LOs I want to do from the crop and another Mel kit still unopened to play with.<br />
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<br />Songhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332390177776092186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21540510.post-40384588578657231672014-06-06T14:29:00.004+01:002014-06-06T14:29:53.975+01:00Happy BirthdayMy little man is 10 years old today! As he was born on D Day we nearly called him Lewis (as in D Day Lewis i.e. Daniel Day Lewis - I was a big fan) but having changed my daughter's name 3 days after she was born I didn't want to change my mind again so we stuck to my maiden name of Thomas.<br />
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Songhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332390177776092186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21540510.post-4165314310000047752014-06-04T22:58:00.002+01:002014-06-04T22:58:41.394+01:00Two challenges with one Layout<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I wish I had come across this affect before as it would have been really effective on my Thomas and the Thistle layout. Well you live and learn. So enjoying being back in scrapping world.<br />
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<br />Songhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332390177776092186noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21540510.post-2765212237233595122014-06-04T21:13:00.000+01:002014-06-04T21:13:11.558+01:00Blogtastic :)After adding 3 posts and getting no comments I remembered why I gave up blogging. Then the old grey cells started rebooting and I remembered I need to allow comments to be published - lo-and-behold 9 comments awaiting authorisation! ooops. <br />
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So one happy bunny here - feeling the love. <br />
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Cal it's great to hear from you ... if you can call me old - it would be rude not to return the favour :) Hope to attend your crop soon and really get my scrapping juices flowing.Songhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332390177776092186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21540510.post-60064164416817357452014-06-03T20:13:00.001+01:002014-06-03T20:18:18.181+01:00Thomas & the Thistle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My first LO using my June kit. I'm rather pleased with it. As I was mostly filling the page with photos plus I haven't put many full pieces of patterned paper in my kit - I decided to decorate my card stock to create my own background. Although it has made the page rather busy I'm quiet pleased with it. The large swirl is chipboard painted with perfect pearls. This proved challenging to paint last night as I couldn't see the thin edge I had no chance of seeing if it was covered in paint. In the end I resorted to using Stu's old glasses - time for an eye test I think.<br />
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The title was created in Photoshop - I picked up the blue from Thomas' top to create the background colour. The glitter pens pick up the shiny theme of the perfect pearls. <br />
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This is the bulk of my Counterfeit Kit. I started with the cardstock to match the bold colours in the Scrapbook Circle Kit. From there I picked papers which matched, as didn't have any orange papers as I went with the peach ones and threw in a saying sheet which seemed to go with them. I don't really do orange or peach so I hope this will inspire me to use them. Most of the yellow shade papers are 4x4 pages my Mum gave me from New Zealand and I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to use them. The bold pink and black brings me to the black papers I added. The Counterfeit Kit challenge site mentions lots of black so I dug out all the other <br />
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black and white papers that were in the kit with this bold pink one.
I've had them for years and really don't know what to do with them. I'm hoping this challenge will help me use them up. Finally I dug out some ribbons. I then thought it all looked a little too bold so I threw in the Susan Hurley stash I bought recently and again don't know what to do with it. This probably because it's mainly peach based and just a little too pastely for me. Hopefully the combination of bold and subtle will work. The extra elements include Washi tape, a first for me, a couple of stamps of feathers and arrows, feather and arrow wood and gold pieces plus a arrom stencil. I also threw in some orange heart brads.<br />
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I put some green ribbon in to pick up the colour in the sayings sheet and to add some contrast. I also added some chipboard swirls that I have been hoarding because I'm too scared to use it as it's too good to make a mess off!!<br />
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Lot of stash and far too much for a kit but I got carried away. As long I as use some of it I'll be happy. I'm going to try and stick to this kit only this month although I have a kit arriving from <a href="http://www.wearcrafts.co.uk/department/twelve_pledges_for_2014_wear_crafts_monthly_scrapbook_kit/">Wear Crafts</a> soon. <br />
<br />Songhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332390177776092186noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21540510.post-35473459293062189812014-06-02T19:02:00.000+01:002014-06-02T19:03:55.790+01:00Time flies ...I can't believe it's been 3.5 years since I posted. I was 'nagged' last week by an 'old' friend to update and I thought NOoooo, too much going on, Facebook is fine , blah blah blah, excuses excuses .... I waste so much time surfing and reading other peoples blogs I don't have time for mine. Then I came accross the <a href="http://counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/">Counterfeit Kit Challenge</a> and bingo a very good reason to get going again. I've no idea how long it will last but if I don't have a go I'll never find out. Hopefully this site along with going back to <a href="http://www.ukscrappers.co.uk/">UKScrappers</a> will get my mojo going again and I'll start doing proper layouts again rather than scraplifting and sticking to Project Life.<br />
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June's kit which we need to copy comes from <a href="http://shop.scrapbookcircle.com/collections/featured/products/may-2014-kit">Scrapbook Circle May Kit</a>. I'm off to trawl through my long neglected stash to make up a kit which I'll post later.<br />
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<br />Songhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332390177776092186noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21540510.post-54062426668501276712010-09-01T09:02:00.000+01:002010-09-01T09:06:54.077+01:00Somewhere to craftI finally have my own space. I have a desk and bookcase which is given over solely to crafting. It's not large or beautiful but it's mine and not the dinning table! So often I'm frustrated that I have to clear everything away whilst I'm in the middle of a project. If I have a few minutes to spare during my hectic day they are gone whilst I dig out all the things I need. I'm hoping I'll now be able to finish more things as I can leave them out in my crafting space.Songhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332390177776092186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21540510.post-27187527104749013642010-08-26T18:46:00.001+01:002010-08-26T19:02:59.729+01:00September is on the horizon so it must be time for ...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Sod22nszy9C7nDkR_2siQVmu2W2OskhFaIDLDZtslunMos9CRzQGfDGksBDInQQnkiFRynsyglqbHsRszNp6aBCBwP4wKS4L7YbXL0BxUcpz3Vu5eSsF-aEVrwXlqdRNxuUO/s1600/Cover-tag.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 276px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Sod22nszy9C7nDkR_2siQVmu2W2OskhFaIDLDZtslunMos9CRzQGfDGksBDInQQnkiFRynsyglqbHsRszNp6aBCBwP4wKS4L7YbXL0BxUcpz3Vu5eSsF-aEVrwXlqdRNxuUO/s400/Cover-tag.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509778012060800578" /></a><a href="http://www.shimelle.com/paper/818/an-online-scrapbooking-class-for-september-learn-something-new/">Learn something new with Shimelle</a> I'm working with the <a href="http://cathyzielske.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/12/a-year-of-tags.html">Cathy Z tags</a> which are 10x15cm. Here is my front cover. I'm really please with the double butterfly which is the Martha Stewart punch I received for my birthday <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicoWeuhKQ15f523_RV8RCJy8fve2jchwauKa0DrzeJI6UlKuyXl-q6xIAkj5iKfgwGxxwGF9_Nb4JzIgcTwHaKs_kJt9wM6xlukTeBUtVicL9_9M1Ip1qajQy8Fmq3L8soZxkv/s1600/butterfly.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 189px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicoWeuhKQ15f523_RV8RCJy8fve2jchwauKa0DrzeJI6UlKuyXl-q6xIAkj5iKfgwGxxwGF9_Nb4JzIgcTwHaKs_kJt9wM6xlukTeBUtVicL9_9M1Ip1qajQy8Fmq3L8soZxkv/s200/butterfly.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509779112684857458" /></a> I'm also pleased with flower and the swirl I cut from paper. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2ePaW5GGT7dWf44uglZ3oRQ5VLG50cdKX6Me-EEZAfcbepeGVnrPbyfUHY_p-qlU1C5lV6fcM8NHiPl4g4_pWVSNHf4Gj5x3tQgB-A1ky3Whrmxt8TOlapP63PEXZ5HWkEW7/s1600/flower.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2ePaW5GGT7dWf44uglZ3oRQ5VLG50cdKX6Me-EEZAfcbepeGVnrPbyfUHY_p-qlU1C5lV6fcM8NHiPl4g4_pWVSNHf4Gj5x3tQgB-A1ky3Whrmxt8TOlapP63PEXZ5HWkEW7/s200/flower.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509779521951760978" /></a> I'm hoping to complete the class this year but I've no idea how much time I will have as I've started a new job, my daughter is starting her GSCEs and I'm suppose to be making banners for church!Songhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332390177776092186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21540510.post-38811156563033145372010-04-04T20:11:00.000+01:002010-04-04T20:23:38.636+01:00School holiday creationsOur good friend Carol has lent my son a massive K-nex set. Here are some of his creations <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyAQswo9PlsCV22ZiF3M3BDC1r2VWwQgh4ZRGhFxIC5uhgfWi405hvLSmIxJs0QEZ5ASBsd7SHpJttvqjzPcVAfo0-_L9DuPELYgUJhocAXs0nbxNLNZPZz3uQbgWqQn-wJdh_/s1600/IMG_0361.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyAQswo9PlsCV22ZiF3M3BDC1r2VWwQgh4ZRGhFxIC5uhgfWi405hvLSmIxJs0QEZ5ASBsd7SHpJttvqjzPcVAfo0-_L9DuPELYgUJhocAXs0nbxNLNZPZz3uQbgWqQn-wJdh_/s320/IMG_0361.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456363087069623458" /></a> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is him making a hot air balloon <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq8ntI72Ht48lYiJW5Z987lZjmiOndYla9SvdrsU7ZQ-fQbHgea1Gjy0ITMY2515sFep0RekumMYMFiQcidvaI4jO-6NHC_O4FWsnXHEFjyFgJLgXDjFC0ElPCTed-qYEtbB5_/s1600/IMG_0369.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq8ntI72Ht48lYiJW5Z987lZjmiOndYla9SvdrsU7ZQ-fQbHgea1Gjy0ITMY2515sFep0RekumMYMFiQcidvaI4jO-6NHC_O4FWsnXHEFjyFgJLgXDjFC0ElPCTed-qYEtbB5_/s200/IMG_0369.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456364356578092994" /></a> and the finished result <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF9YR2jLDaVy_qpJDYmdjRg42VyHwhnirT_0I3PmQt1nzZkgwuluGglNd5K-cZdz1s-YGgkTUu5Gn183lU1k8wgJFwfNJ6gDM5Nmil3S6mIROcPSZYkn0MdTx3z-cqEeFlRIfQ/s1600/IMG_0375.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF9YR2jLDaVy_qpJDYmdjRg42VyHwhnirT_0I3PmQt1nzZkgwuluGglNd5K-cZdz1s-YGgkTUu5Gn183lU1k8wgJFwfNJ6gDM5Nmil3S6mIROcPSZYkn0MdTx3z-cqEeFlRIfQ/s200/IMG_0375.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456364736434625698" /></a>Songhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332390177776092186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21540510.post-58474919624878240042009-12-01T12:32:00.000+00:002009-12-01T12:36:41.804+00:00Time FliesI can't believe I've not been on since August. I'll try and update asap - I actually finished the shimelle class I posted about last. Hopefully I'll find time to post all the pages.<br /><br />1st December = 11 advent calendars, Shimelles' christmas journal is dug out yet again (it would be great to finish it this year) and this year I'm atempting to do Ali E's christmas journal. I hope to actually complete the Ali E one each day throughout December.Songhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332390177776092186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21540510.post-84364608334187697302009-08-12T10:34:00.000+01:002009-08-12T10:37:29.523+01:00Morning CoffeePrompt six from Shimelle.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb6osZXM10CITIEiGVlOUHGv8IFgd-jyFPyIKXacKEhjFpDNuGcbz0EBspdvHWgAdlEDmLtCDFyfZ8n_7G4wiYVRfY6xSPAgBiGfk5x8sybYHg3zknJddq4v7fL8a8CH2gA00x/s1600-h/Morning+Coffee.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb6osZXM10CITIEiGVlOUHGv8IFgd-jyFPyIKXacKEhjFpDNuGcbz0EBspdvHWgAdlEDmLtCDFyfZ8n_7G4wiYVRfY6xSPAgBiGfk5x8sybYHg3zknJddq4v7fL8a8CH2gA00x/s400/Morning+Coffee.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369008671044088050" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I really used to look forward to my first coffee of the day. Although I still need this, it's not quiet the same since I gave up sugar!Songhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332390177776092186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21540510.post-49648994827907804542009-08-11T08:39:00.000+01:002009-08-11T08:45:19.296+01:00Prompt 5 and I've completed a week! :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixiK1jqSRx3Wm28iePc_61Fx1ovB3kaixujey3BNTvX952yCTcZgSxIdl2QzvBz3JR1TL9nEXbL8jCAatlfjIeo8QH-SQpolb0pNmDLb_dAdGbgxlbAKF0Unf-iaKWul4Pjw_7/s1600-h/a+love+of+craft.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixiK1jqSRx3Wm28iePc_61Fx1ovB3kaixujey3BNTvX952yCTcZgSxIdl2QzvBz3JR1TL9nEXbL8jCAatlfjIeo8QH-SQpolb0pNmDLb_dAdGbgxlbAKF0Unf-iaKWul4Pjw_7/s400/a+love+of+craft.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368607778257289714" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I loved doing this and printing on material.Songhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332390177776092186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21540510.post-10118003924901888032009-08-10T20:30:00.000+01:002009-08-10T20:35:12.389+01:00A family affair<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXwXAk-BUWEg5psICl6GkDeOKGDEgtVT8rmeaTvRrxuruD0jonpXVR45ZM85FCr95qSTQK_D7ar1yyTl8oLOMmX_Rq6_voHAEBSQH2LTlKm2ONL74u09qY6gGiEcOFSu5Rn6ZT/s1600-h/a+family+affair.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXwXAk-BUWEg5psICl6GkDeOKGDEgtVT8rmeaTvRrxuruD0jonpXVR45ZM85FCr95qSTQK_D7ar1yyTl8oLOMmX_Rq6_voHAEBSQH2LTlKm2ONL74u09qY6gGiEcOFSu5Rn6ZT/s400/a+family+affair.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368419945126049410" /></a><br />Fourth prompt from Shimelle's class. A photo of us camping in Keswick this year - this was taken when we set up camp the only fine day of the week!Songhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332390177776092186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21540510.post-75033436793858263022009-08-10T20:24:00.000+01:002009-08-10T20:30:07.229+01:00Fun timesThe third layout prompted from shimelle's class. A much shortened list of my hobbies!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoRIDKJgyN0egwTlpXdSBfHJYS6urOEJTD4cUGicMUiZXlkMo1s4CZG9iLwfFe4uRTDOydnOB7D1HLyVQ9VC_8chK0DzNtqXnOVx17mTYhUn1BZEgKLXe7Cn0QOWBSOFBiSxpx/s1600-h/fun+times.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoRIDKJgyN0egwTlpXdSBfHJYS6urOEJTD4cUGicMUiZXlkMo1s4CZG9iLwfFe4uRTDOydnOB7D1HLyVQ9VC_8chK0DzNtqXnOVx17mTYhUn1BZEgKLXe7Cn0QOWBSOFBiSxpx/s400/fun+times.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368418507799667010" /></a>Songhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332390177776092186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21540510.post-11065001234563640312009-08-06T09:43:00.001+01:002009-08-06T09:49:43.662+01:00Music Speaks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqc3eBHcVv1GlcPpV9VDWn9SmCqiB_0PRddRgjN5BmRkrRFUhSf99aigy4vAwHutcIa-kl6QVQtfzl7CCtzlPHmYtXc9ywFVTNt6HnIHNdJ-eyQslyDC42kD5Lq9I-i5UMPYbo/s1600-h/Music+speaks.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 395px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqc3eBHcVv1GlcPpV9VDWn9SmCqiB_0PRddRgjN5BmRkrRFUhSf99aigy4vAwHutcIa-kl6QVQtfzl7CCtzlPHmYtXc9ywFVTNt6HnIHNdJ-eyQslyDC42kD5Lq9I-i5UMPYbo/s400/Music+speaks.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366768916987432674" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is my second page of Shimelle's class. I'm rather pleased with how it came out. Shimelle suggested we print the graphics on labels but as I didn't have any to hand and wanted to utilise my printer, as that is the point of the class, I added the splashes from the graphics as background to my words. I also printed the graphics on a music score I had downloaded. The tag in the corner says "When I struggle music is always there!"Songhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332390177776092186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21540510.post-56196748148079766742009-08-05T07:51:00.000+01:002009-08-05T07:55:14.871+01:00Shimelle's New ClassI've been rather silly and signed up for <a href="http://www.shimelle.com/classes/581/go-to-press-class-starts-today/">Shimelle's latest class</a> I couldn't resist the two ideas of using my printer to make embelishments and scrapping life's simples pleasures. I've completed the title page <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA1sKnGRP7yWDk83Tly2Zh4xQy93wWKPGp15WamEL05Mu5fI1k0Ghc-9Lcf4WXR8nhJcmtZ6XKREJcFPVxPqDqKE-BGmSAw92YoHDODi-v0c-pCim1en1e943ds0vUIAbapcCx/s1600-h/Simple+Pleasures.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 397px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA1sKnGRP7yWDk83Tly2Zh4xQy93wWKPGp15WamEL05Mu5fI1k0Ghc-9Lcf4WXR8nhJcmtZ6XKREJcFPVxPqDqKE-BGmSAw92YoHDODi-v0c-pCim1en1e943ds0vUIAbapcCx/s400/Simple+Pleasures.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366369446572624946" /></a> and can't wait to get started on the first prompt which is all about music, something close to my heart!Songhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332390177776092186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21540510.post-60049502254391314312009-03-15T18:53:00.000+00:002009-03-15T19:00:08.846+00:00In MemoryDon Gregory 9 November 1933 - 5 March 2009<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNf7yuAfkvUBftIzEf4Pwa2Ba4EmWpBNfc5o4bfZzkJdXEHRD2qSsveSvAnBvgkNqnT6mqLUCUSbp8dwSXifmQL-OVQSeTMghxI2Qv7Axr4mN44l09IL9_GDf9H86mlWnozAL7/s1600-h/DSC00213_crop2.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 142px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNf7yuAfkvUBftIzEf4Pwa2Ba4EmWpBNfc5o4bfZzkJdXEHRD2qSsveSvAnBvgkNqnT6mqLUCUSbp8dwSXifmQL-OVQSeTMghxI2Qv7Axr4mN44l09IL9_GDf9H86mlWnozAL7/s200/DSC00213_crop2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313490397394247666" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9HbQNbbJWAo-pfw5h8nX5MopmW2LX2KpNxYT5ToL5fLaJnZOxc0fGKnqeWEejZe2IRDCaTW-QRuL4A5dM_sXsyau12qsaoXcnBXzv43W0AMMm5H15QXoodyVGIvq5ET4KoIAj/s1600-h/DSC00643_retouch3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 142px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9HbQNbbJWAo-pfw5h8nX5MopmW2LX2KpNxYT5ToL5fLaJnZOxc0fGKnqeWEejZe2IRDCaTW-QRuL4A5dM_sXsyau12qsaoXcnBXzv43W0AMMm5H15QXoodyVGIvq5ET4KoIAj/s200/DSC00643_retouch3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313490384173019810" /></a><br />A real Gentleman, Father and Grandad. We miss you Don x.Songhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332390177776092186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21540510.post-51216448813124110422009-02-19T18:58:00.000+00:002009-02-19T19:12:16.227+00:00Jessica Sprague<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjpdEtOaEhaggOt4ZvQpPZXlnFBPprRLrkcYrd_xNm95JmkXVfTgt3RwIlT_gdCDHMRGKv6rlhh6PeJW-3tiPRPqKOCzLlPqagh0RHiIxWLRKT78y4HBeiEfAfOdz4T1qT1Tab/s1600-h/nov+2008+019.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjpdEtOaEhaggOt4ZvQpPZXlnFBPprRLrkcYrd_xNm95JmkXVfTgt3RwIlT_gdCDHMRGKv6rlhh6PeJW-3tiPRPqKOCzLlPqagh0RHiIxWLRKT78y4HBeiEfAfOdz4T1qT1Tab/s200/nov+2008+019.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304586962333439266" /></a><br />I'm currently doing a digi class which I received as a Christmas pressie - the teacher is Jessica Sprague and the class is brilliant. Although I'm only still on Week 1 I'm already producing digi layouts I'm pleased with. Anyway Jessica is starting a new class and <a href="http://spraguelab.squarespace.com/">giving away a free place</a> for those who post their favourite pictures. Well my current favs are these of DS with Barney Bear from school<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe1rqodynte5OKnuXN-fyhlHp4y6X8CT2UePmIurefaWtebFH-FUJZaRjybOJZHw0yuQQFVfacKiqlcU7YBZRECsq5JpfEf18g3_09nB6KuZ4jnhmoBxYnpuy7lzdd6HjiIfk1/s1600-h/nov+2008+018.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe1rqodynte5OKnuXN-fyhlHp4y6X8CT2UePmIurefaWtebFH-FUJZaRjybOJZHw0yuQQFVfacKiqlcU7YBZRECsq5JpfEf18g3_09nB6KuZ4jnhmoBxYnpuy7lzdd6HjiIfk1/s200/nov+2008+018.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304586241233198722" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6wvPH_wATJ01RBSPppZ37f0mRtdIPeXKf-uSESzNWG4qhy6AOJHYf-xRB6svsfZzPNYkhKZ5TOMPvdl_LhQt5JXHwu-VHiU0fK7TqU1GYJNzparbABIQ2dqTBJe1KrBwz05_E/s1600-h/nov+2008+013.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6wvPH_wATJ01RBSPppZ37f0mRtdIPeXKf-uSESzNWG4qhy6AOJHYf-xRB6svsfZzPNYkhKZ5TOMPvdl_LhQt5JXHwu-VHiU0fK7TqU1GYJNzparbABIQ2dqTBJe1KrBwz05_E/s200/nov+2008+013.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304586236195336738" /></a>Songhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332390177776092186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21540510.post-4656695359701907062009-02-11T18:23:00.000+00:002009-02-11T18:26:55.958+00:00Oh no<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5BO1TmIZ5NKXpzsVjON3qHC9xk3jwJKFbKFty-doUAzKdDbCNUmtKTXwGUUHM1xfXG9BICNhpbNnf3uWOVmkUyIYKjY7oUXiJP4zC4FqbMkiZBhO0DMpcLiSMCgLDJLi0dsN7/s1600-h/283.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 264px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5BO1TmIZ5NKXpzsVjON3qHC9xk3jwJKFbKFty-doUAzKdDbCNUmtKTXwGUUHM1xfXG9BICNhpbNnf3uWOVmkUyIYKjY7oUXiJP4zC4FqbMkiZBhO0DMpcLiSMCgLDJLi0dsN7/s320/283.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301607454239684466" /></a><br />Just as I'm starting to get straight <a href="http://www.shimelle.com/">Shimelle</a> brings out a <a href="http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/shop/74400/">new class</a>. It's so unfair - I can never resist!Songhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332390177776092186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21540510.post-32086532301350243542009-02-11T14:44:00.000+00:002009-02-11T14:51:54.596+00:00Busy busyI've been busy learning Digi scrapping <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-CyCA4GK_2GsKyprHVnxNtfccVwBSg7FN6vSxAesbmPN9rw0n74aeQOFCOpwnhor8lkVEqe9SkPoKZj4yMMQS4TZS_MgDzDZ65HLZb2TFc-WXbvvJ6GIPVMZhg0TXeRgglopP/s1600-h/week1layoutWIP.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-CyCA4GK_2GsKyprHVnxNtfccVwBSg7FN6vSxAesbmPN9rw0n74aeQOFCOpwnhor8lkVEqe9SkPoKZj4yMMQS4TZS_MgDzDZ65HLZb2TFc-WXbvvJ6GIPVMZhg0TXeRgglopP/s320/week1layoutWIP.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301550966006865234" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-tsIPjMuonrrTIkLvch9j-8Aep3f_xto3TpJcmnUbgWiIHDTBhUm-w17Is0ruFB54sevq52TZqOo-AJdCqnavDCmPddi39SW3oQhoSNZ3vdMB4zt8Y1VeGmNNAu9UgBaJoNKR/s1600-h/Christmas-WIP_edited-1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-tsIPjMuonrrTIkLvch9j-8Aep3f_xto3TpJcmnUbgWiIHDTBhUm-w17Is0ruFB54sevq52TZqOo-AJdCqnavDCmPddi39SW3oQhoSNZ3vdMB4zt8Y1VeGmNNAu9UgBaJoNKR/s320/Christmas-WIP_edited-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301550962185579058" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi59ucgdQW3b3e8zEzQR2oTaU0P3_pawKEFq6Ydxz4-sLYs10ru7TuR3GRmmEoGeXA5QM9qLaquV_6wfjrxL-_qAl7Ggq5Xr_egMJ0-UZ88688TEhyphenhyphenBXVunZXPKX-ijjKTMkbkA/s1600-h/BeautifulYouWIP.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi59ucgdQW3b3e8zEzQR2oTaU0P3_pawKEFq6Ydxz4-sLYs10ru7TuR3GRmmEoGeXA5QM9qLaquV_6wfjrxL-_qAl7Ggq5Xr_egMJ0-UZ88688TEhyphenhyphenBXVunZXPKX-ijjKTMkbkA/s320/BeautifulYouWIP.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301550961992015234" /></a> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiggBL0_9jKvSkMxkTDgG9mnDhH8LZB8a2BJ0aRXomwkbVN-vwTo3VnJveLQOuueUz4HiNCFUoZRwaSDmGph-YOhIKv756jS5TP-py6AfLhhIzE89K-4m_vAsqv0BY3moqJbpI_/s1600-h/A-love-we-share_edited-1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiggBL0_9jKvSkMxkTDgG9mnDhH8LZB8a2BJ0aRXomwkbVN-vwTo3VnJveLQOuueUz4HiNCFUoZRwaSDmGph-YOhIKv756jS5TP-py6AfLhhIzE89K-4m_vAsqv0BY3moqJbpI_/s320/A-love-we-share_edited-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301551802115655362" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />plus sewing<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjONJgJV1Oj61Cn6OEMEQl8J4y9M-n8IecLB81aLx7mW8pMAMwl6CFq-1usOvZc1Am9Fiwc7TH8Y0YjV6uAOZR6cWzVtRJSKdQD4C0KjnHf38bgNVcFR25-QjLy9zn8zjRnpJhn/s1600-h/DSC03535.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjONJgJV1Oj61Cn6OEMEQl8J4y9M-n8IecLB81aLx7mW8pMAMwl6CFq-1usOvZc1Am9Fiwc7TH8Y0YjV6uAOZR6cWzVtRJSKdQD4C0KjnHf38bgNVcFR25-QjLy9zn8zjRnpJhn/s320/DSC03535.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301551360090042802" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />and even some baking!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaPtDPmuhYCtE2ciue8mArWfzi11cIsijqsK-ubQY3U63igZOTpAb0Ds8rrsyQhSzNyKGFZhmCDsiCtTKPvIwt6JHjFmSAVPh6eThc-yESEzw_E2agEuEE6VNZx4jv5cGkg0OY/s1600-h/DSC03536.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaPtDPmuhYCtE2ciue8mArWfzi11cIsijqsK-ubQY3U63igZOTpAb0Ds8rrsyQhSzNyKGFZhmCDsiCtTKPvIwt6JHjFmSAVPh6eThc-yESEzw_E2agEuEE6VNZx4jv5cGkg0OY/s320/DSC03536.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301551632221766162" /></a>Songhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332390177776092186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21540510.post-79778837885746785002009-01-29T09:42:00.000+00:002009-01-29T10:03:20.922+00:00Design TeamYAY I'm now on the design team for <a href="http://www.faithscrappersuk.com/fellowship/index.php">Faithscrappers</a> :) For entry we had to make a faith based card <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqlLzTykyUepQycz5Hd9W8hTx4zF00ahzRHY0Z4Mv7bxRAOcCEN3k36Y1XKhb5m5cNYMJxBA1FZKD6UHzOiYU4LZn7yKQjlPlc57uVwUxfsNlloyw88eHAVulrt6vkDAfzLI7L/s1600-h/Eastercardsmall.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqlLzTykyUepQycz5Hd9W8hTx4zF00ahzRHY0Z4Mv7bxRAOcCEN3k36Y1XKhb5m5cNYMJxBA1FZKD6UHzOiYU4LZn7yKQjlPlc57uVwUxfsNlloyw88eHAVulrt6vkDAfzLI7L/s320/Eastercardsmall.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296649378303764242" /></a>, I really struggled with this as I'm not really a card maker. Inside it simply states "He Has Risen!"<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuToESDbfN1CqH17MY1kD81o91XrflGs0OGxE3W62Q6daSuqqlcvYmX-OyCj7SCmBwNoGRX-KvVgnYIVf7JfXdiO0WyZwIzEX7ALfYIKdbT0nf_jw0_qMEIAv-i4PV7LMaAGsZ/s1600-h/Mumcrop.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuToESDbfN1CqH17MY1kD81o91XrflGs0OGxE3W62Q6daSuqqlcvYmX-OyCj7SCmBwNoGRX-KvVgnYIVf7JfXdiO0WyZwIzEX7ALfYIKdbT0nf_jw0_qMEIAv-i4PV7LMaAGsZ/s320/Mumcrop.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296649919080753138" /></a> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We also had to produce a faith layout - The text reads "In 1962 my Mum was only 18 when she left her home in Cheltenham and travelled to London to start her training to become a Salvation Army Officer"<br /><br /><br />I also entered some altered art I made into a fridge magnet -<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAxqLjXITUbjckizi3WN6OKLoyIyevNX5km30EpZLyx9uRN2_hSYvlr2ApzZnH9xN3vDNFoGXNXSrPqLWOBwGE-hgao99WUT3cH6iqPcnRJZWZ3iD4rxD4-q5XKyarXQEg6qD-/s1600-h/Fridge+Magnet.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAxqLjXITUbjckizi3WN6OKLoyIyevNX5km30EpZLyx9uRN2_hSYvlr2ApzZnH9xN3vDNFoGXNXSrPqLWOBwGE-hgao99WUT3cH6iqPcnRJZWZ3iD4rxD4-q5XKyarXQEg6qD-/s320/Fridge+Magnet.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296650630476611058" /></a> I used an old diary page as the base. I wanted to highlight the 9th December when I became a Christian plus December was a difficult month at work. By putting this on my fridge I had a daily reminder not to worry plus it reminded me about my faith and that we should put Jesus in the middle. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The final layout I entered was based on a pagemap but I can't share it yet as I'm using the techiques and page as the basis of a class for the Life's Journey Cyber Crop, 27th Feb-1st March.<br />Here is a small sneak peek <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdHmJLdhwunUb6EXF9Ani7X5CTTghqTke1D3rwMT4MU57Zt8NIVXse8klMuh1qOf2AIMJCWC7IlRQ0R_glymCMN4rOzY5Ujru4NJGhvRIZ2vRMUtqdCQCK1w1UqQBT7BBUzoba/s1600-h/sneakpeak.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdHmJLdhwunUb6EXF9Ani7X5CTTghqTke1D3rwMT4MU57Zt8NIVXse8klMuh1qOf2AIMJCWC7IlRQ0R_glymCMN4rOzY5Ujru4NJGhvRIZ2vRMUtqdCQCK1w1UqQBT7BBUzoba/s320/sneakpeak.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296652998168812914" /></a>Songhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332390177776092186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21540510.post-85034099227066758242009-01-01T10:09:00.000+00:002009-01-01T10:24:44.669+00:00Happy New Year!Gosh I can't believe I've not blogged since Oct! The end of the year flew by. As usual I over committed myself but I did manage to get everything finished. Once I get access to the camera I'll upload some photos.<br /><br />This year I've followed Ali E's <a href="http://aliedwards.typepad.com/_a_/2008/12/one-little-wo-1.html">idea of choosing a word</a> for 2009. <br />The word I've chosen is 'Peace'<br /> <br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Pronunciation:<br /> \ˈpēs\ <br />Function:<br /> noun <br />Etymology:<br /> Middle English pees, from Anglo-French pes, pees, from Latin pac-, pax; akin to Latin pacisci to agree — more at pact<br />Date:<br /> 12th century<br /></span><br />1: a state of tranquillity or quiet: as <br />a: freedom from civil disturbance <br />b: a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom a breach of the peace <br /><br />2: freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions<br /><br />3: harmony in personal relations<br /><br />4 a: a state or period of mutual concord between governments <br />b: a pact or agreement to end hostilities between those who have been at war or in a state of enmity<br />5—used interjectionally to ask for silence or calm or as a greeting or farewell<br />— at peace<br />: in a state of concord or tranquillity<br /><br />I will be trying to promote this word into my life mentally and spiritually. I think Ali sums it up much better than I can -<br /><br />"A single word can be a powerful thing. It can be the ripple in the pond that changes everything. It can sharp and biting or rich and soft and slow."<br /><br /><br /> Can you identify a single word that sums up what you want for yourself in 2009?<br /><br /> It can be something tangible or intangible. It could be a thought or a feeling or an emotion. It can be singular or plural. The key is to find something that has personal meaning for you. This is not your mother's word or your spouse's word or your child's word - this is YOUR word.<br /><br /> One little word can have big meaning in your life if you allow yourself to be open to the possibilities. And here's one thing that is totally interesting: sometimes a word will pop into your brain and it will not make any sense to you right now. Give it some time. Let it percolate a bit. I have often found that our hearts speak to us in very unique ways. Maybe this is a word you need to hear but just aren't ready for it yet. Again, be open to the possibilities."<br /><br />Happy New Year everyone - lets hope it's peaceful and full of possibilities :)Songhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04332390177776092186noreply@blogger.com0