My crafty birthday cards

Saying of the week...

Don't think bout the cost of doing something -

think about the cost of doing nothing.

Birthday pressies

Here's a few of my 50th Birthday pressies, as a few people have asked me what I got, so easier to show, lol...

The first plaque was from Sam, Matt and Steven...



and this one was from just my Sam...



This set was from my daughter and son-in-law (sounds funny saying that, lol) they actually brought it while on their honeymoon (a Mediterranean cruise)last year.



The next few were from friends...







These were from a special crafty friend, thank you Susan x



Lots of goodies like perfume, door hanger (from my daughter) and chocolates (thanks Susan again, lol)...



Scrapbook from auntie to scrap my 50th...



And lots of smellies... (not sure if people are trying to tell me something ;-)





and finally this from Sue bubbles via cutting edge crafts, thanks Sue...



and lots of lovely flowers...



and balloons...





and cake which was made by my sister...



Hopefully mine and Steven's home made cards will follow soon...

Saying of the week...

Try to act like a duck;

Remain calm and unruffled on the surface
and paddle like mad underneath.

Saying of the week...

Psychologists say people with hobbies, don't go crazy.

But this doesn't apply to the people they live with.

February scrap page

As you can see very simple layout, in fact February wasn't a very exciting month...



I was either form filling or filling a kettle for making cups of tea and coffee for my daughters builders :-(



I use arrows from a cuttlebug die to help follow the progress of the building site :-)



OK saying it wasn't exciting month, it has been fun watching the work progress round my daughter's house and I plan on including an up to date photo in my March page. That will be a slightly different type of layout, (even more simple, lol) so I should be able to post that soon.

March Makes

A birthday card for a friend's son...


A 'jolly' get well card for hubbies nephew who has been diagnosed with Whipples Disease...


A couple of Easter cards, (sorry forgot to take a photo of the others before sending them)...


I have started a new cardi for Bethany, lets hope I finish this one before she outgrows it (have gone for the largest size from the pattern, lol)


And finally, as it's been so cold I knocked up a quick warm hat to match the new bright blue 3 in 1 coat I brought...



Oh have also finished my February scrap page, but as it's already been put in the album I keep forgetting to take a photo of it, but hopefully will follow soon ;-)

Saying of the week...

A woman is like a teabag -

only in hot water, do you realise how strong she is.
(Nancy Reagan)

Crafts show buys

Had a lovely day at Make-it craft show at Farnborough again this year with my mum and auntie but also my cousin came along too for the first time... Her face was a picture when she walked through the doors, she was like a child in a sweet shop and was so excited with all the rubber stamps that were there.

I was good and didn't go too mad, with just buying a few things that I needed.




As I actually left early, I KNOW shock and horror leaving before it was closing (that was a first for me, lol).... But hubby picked me up around 3pm as was taking me away for the weekend as a early birthday present, due to Steven being in respite and I was about to turn 'Half a Century' the following the week. It was to be our first proper break since our 25th Wedding Anniversary which was nearly 3 years ago, wow doesn't time fly, lol...