Baby Shower

I went to to my first Baby Shower today.  It was thrown for my Niece Leanne and it was full of cakes, fun games and of course for Leanne and Bubba presents!

We were all asked to bring a cake along and I got Darren baking some small Lemon Drizzle loaves this morning.  I decorated them with some non typical decorations for a baby shower, Sheep!  There is a reason. They are lucky enough to live on a beautiful farm with Toms family.  

I used the Karen Burniston SNOWBALL die for the sheep

and used the bow from MIDNIGHT the bat and PROPS 1 set.

Now onto the present and I wanted to make something a little different

and certainly one of a kind.  I used this very large clip frame

and decorated with an array of farm animals.

Virgil the Pig

Brownie the Cow

Snowball the Sheep

William the Goat

Cheepers the chicken

The Pop Stand Barn and

Pop Stand Fence

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I left spaces for Leanne and Tom to add photos of their little boy.

I also use the Mini Alphabet Punch board

I would have added Bubs name but I was not sure 

what they have chosen so I just added ABC  123

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It was a lovely afternoon spent with Leanne,  Darren's Sister Donna, 

Kiera my Niece and my Nephew Roberts partner Emma and her beautiful

baby Imogen who I had lots of lovely cuddles with :) and Leanne's Friends.

Thank you for inviting great Auntie along!!  (OMG I FEEL OLD)

Caz x

Double Digits!

Caiden hits double digits tomorrow and I suddenly realised that I had not made a card for him yet.  Racking my brains for an idea and I thought I would just make a card using a printed image from a game that he likes.

Sometimes using the printer is the best way to get an image, especially for the ever growing boys, got to make sure its current and what they love and what better than using an image

from a game they love.  As much as I wanted to use my stamps and dies I wanted to make a card that he would love and here you are!

A wedding card

Hi Friends,
Its been a while, again I start the blog with an apology.  Its been hectic with schools on holiday, visits from ITV and BBC  (more about that below)  Make lots of things but some of which I've not been able to show until I get the nod.  Or I just forgot. To be honest I am constantly juggling and the little time I do get to make cards I do just that, I make them and I forget to post, but I really should make an effort.

I made this card a few weeks ago but forgot to post before now so I thought whilst I had a few minutes where everyone is busy else where I would post this card.  Harveys out with a friend, hes 12 now and every moment possible his is hanging out with friends.  Caiden is upstairs on his X Box and Darren is down the pub having a quick beer before coming home.

I should of taken some better photos but I was trying to get this made

 for a friend.  I have used the Rectangle Accordion, Agatha Edges and Pivot Heart together.

I decorated with some Stampin Up! stamps, distress Inks and the lovely Minc Machine

using the gold Foil.

Really very pleased how this turned out as it is not my usual style.

Just about getting back to normal since the kids have gone back.

Harvey is in year 8 and Caiden in year 5.  I can not believe how quick these

school years go.  Here are some photos of my boys.  Looking so grown up!

Exciting things have been happening in my Crafty Palace and I made have

made a few of you choke on your teas the other night when me and my Crafty

Palace were on BBC1 on the One Show.  If you would like to watch it I will paste the link for you.

The One Show

The piece is about mid way.  I was only on for about a minute but would you believe

they were filming for almost 4 hours!!  Two lovely guys from BBC  Keaton and Dave the cameraman.They made the whole experience fun and tried to make a very nervous me feel a bit calmer.  If you fancy a laugh and a little peek into my palace click the link.

Keaton and Dave crammed into my shed!

Hey there's a cameraman in my shed!!

So I will leave you now, Caiden has now come downstairs and wants the PC.

Peace is shattered!!  And I need to get the dinner in the oven.  Jacket Spuds.  Nom Nom

I'll be back VERY SOON with a NEW die!!

Caz xx

Harvey's Room Makeover

My brother in law has been living with us for some time and he moved out last week.  Operation "Harveys Room" was in full swing this weekend.  Harvey being the oldest got to choose which room he had and he chose this one.  Caidens room will get a make over next weekend.

This is the room and how it was.  We hadn't decorated since we moved in almost 9 years ago.

Harvey is 11 and loves Minecraft so we set about making it a cool Minecraft Inspired room.

Grey paint for the walls, a new carpet and some lovely stone block wallpaper.

Looking good with a new desk and chair, a blind and new bed cover

Lastly with some "Creeper" green curtains that my Mum made and the Vinyl

on the wall that I cut with my Cameo machine.  A really fabulous room don't you think?!

See those tumbleweed's rolling by????

It's been a while, I am sorry!  Not much creating apart from Carrots!! LOL  and of course spending a few hours with my kids after work whilst they are on their holidays.  I took a days holiday yesterday and my boys, mum and me all went to Godstone Farm.  It was a lovely day.

here is Caiden smiling at "fluffy" the duckling :)

Harvey TOTALLY melted with the baby bunnies!

Here they are both holding a chick.  Caiden called his "lovey" and Harvey

called his "Wiggler".

As well as the lovely animals there was so much play stuff for the boys

we didnt get home until about 4pm having been out for about 6 hours!

They loved this swing.

Ha Ha!!  Harvey the grumpy rabbit!  maybe as Caiden the duck and me the pink bunny

had the egg baskets :)

At last!  a card, made last night and just for fun.

Right, off to work shortly.  Have a lovely weekend xx

Chick, Chick, Chick, Chick Chicken!

Lay a little egg for me :)

My neighbour is rescuing 3 chickens from their life in hell in a battery farm.  She gets them today so I made this little welcome for them.  She has a adorable chicken coup and all the gear.  They will be in a very sorry state when they get here.  No feathers (or certainly lacking)  never seen daylight and not being able to walk :(

It will take some time but I will look forward to the time they start getting better and living a happy life.

Had a fantastic holiday.  Utterly exhausted after it!  Anyone done Butlins with 2 kids will understand.
Have a stinking cold right now so feeling very rough but lots of cards to make for lots of friends who are celebrating their birthdays this week. Also the shop I have been selling my cards at has sold quiet a few of mine so that's great news, few little pennies to spend.

Here are a few of my fav pictures from holiday.

Show me Sunday will re-launch again today.... I just need to go and find something I want to give away!!

Cazx

Windy Wittering

Well we're back from windy Wittering.  We were actually back early afternoon yesterday.  Had a lovely time but I really wanted to have the whole day at home today to sort everything out before work tomorrow.  Had the weather been glorious I am sure we would have stayed another night as we did have to pay for 3 nights but despite the weather we had a great time.  At one time there were 23 of us from Merstham who went out "crabbing" together and walking along the beach and getting our eyes sandblasted!  Not fun!  Bedtimes were fun with us having to wear wooly hats in bed!!  Here are some pictures.

It was great to have the kids friends around.  There were 2 other families camping and a few visitors too. We went to the pub Saturday night watched the footie, had a natter and then left a few of the men in the pub! to stumble back to the campsite a bit worse for wear!  All in all a lovely break, shame about the weather.

Cake Time

I made these cakes for my three beloved boys :)  Darren, Harvey and Caiden.

The icing was a bit too thick so it didn't pipe on nicely.  Needless to say they didn't last long :)

We've been having fun geocaching.  We even brought our own Travel Bug and wrapped it around the neck of a little bear called Bentley (see above) and placed it this past Sunday in a cache in Crawley.  Its already been picked up by someone and will be travelling all around the country :)  I'll let you know where he ends up next.

Cazx

End of year Ramblings

So here we are again, New Years Eve.  All in all 2010 not a bad year but here's an even better year for all of us in 2011.

This afternoon I picked my Mum up and we went back here to have some new years nibbles and play some games ect, it was lovely.  Kids enjoyed showing Nanny how good they were on the XBox game that she had brought for Caiden for Christmas.  We played old fashioned games, a word game which was good fun.  They played a beetle game with a dice, which I missed out on as I was getting  all the food ready.

Salad, Ham, Chicken Nuggets, Crisps, Vol au Vents, Sausage Rolls and the most lovely (if I might say so)  Cupcake that we made yesterday but decorated today.  The sponge was lovely and the topping... well I will let you see yourself.  We made it using the Big Top cake mould from JML.  Didn't turn out as big as expected but non the less it was very tasty, and to be honest it was big enough.  We had a slice each (there were 6 of us) and we still have half the cake left.

This morning I managed to make a couple of little projects showcasing the SAB (Sale-a-Bration but too long winded to type that so from now on will be refered to as SAB)   sets.

I hope you all have a lovely New Years eve xxx

Caz

Not long now

And are you ready??   I have done very well this year with the old pressie buying and feel in control, and its a good job too seeing as we have had our second dump of snow for December and now of course everything will be made much harder.

As the big snow wasn't here first thing yesterday I drove to work, it was a little snowy from the day before and icy but I got to work in good time and safe.  On the way into Charlwood village I managed to get up Stanhill which is the tricky road but all the while it was snowing harder and harder.  I got to work, called Paula the owner and she said to keep an eye on the snow.  About 20 minutes later I had to call to tell her it was chucking it down and I thought I had better go back home.  So the drive that took me 40 minutes there, took me 2 hours on the way back!

After a couple of cups of tea and then lunch I went out with the boys and we made our rather fun snowman.

Disco ball eyes, lego brick nose and a candy cane for his mouth.  This is standing outside our front door and greeting everyone in and out.  Darren came out a bit later and we had a family snowball fight which was good fun, no tears, not even from me who had a bra full of snow that slipped down my coat and tops!

Also been making a start, yes I said start! on my Christmas cards.

A few of these

a few of these

And two of these, one each for Harvey and Caidens teachers.  The kids break up Tuesday, but I think it highly unlikely that they will be back in this week with the snow.  Good job I took all the gifts in on Friday.

Still making a few more.  I expect they will be Happy New Year cards by the time I finish.

Have a good Sunday
Caz x

Stampers Ten & other stuff

I am trying to find 2 more people for the stampers ten starting October.

Email me for more info

Remember most SU stuff will now be posted on my other site to keep this blog free (er) from all that :)

As for general cardmaking, I haven't been doing much recently, Harvey hasn't been well, has been waking me in the night for the last week and I have been getting very disturbed nights and ready for bed at 9pm but the  of course Big Brother has been keeping me up past that!  Have had 3 orders for my bunting recently so that is good :)

And here is my bitty bunting family.  These are cute and can be and I can make your family to suit your requirements so let me know if you want one by hopping over to my "Say it in bunting" website.

Of course it wouldnt be first day of school without my photo that I take each year.  Here is Harvey complete with his big bag (full of pencils and pens) he was so excited by taking his own bag now, what a big boy he is getting to be!   Here is Caiden who is now starting Reception.  He is still only part time and is going 9 - 12:15 He was very hungry when he came out from school today, they only had carrots as their "fruit" and veg and he doesnt eat carrots so was a bit hungry and tired  when I picked him up.  Straight home for lunch.

Darren made some cake with the boys yesterday. YUMM YUMM

Back to school means back to beavers tonight so I doubt very much anything creative will be made tonight either!

Be back soon xxx

Cazx

Who stole the cheese

Just a quicky as I really need to get kids ready for school and me work.  I made this with the Create a Critter cartridge the other day.

Toooooo Cute!

Here are a few photos from our Beaver Family Day to a local wildlife place called "Beaver Waterworld"  a small rescue place where they rescue reptiles and also have beavers there too.

Great to handle these Monitor Lizards and snakes!!