What does YOUR name mean ..

What Carole Means

You are very open. You communicate well, and you connect with other people easily. You are a naturally creative person. Ideas just flow from your mind. A true chameleon, you are many things at different points in your life. You are very adaptable. You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality. You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something. You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense. You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun. You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life. You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you. At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself. You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow. You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily. Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is. You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

What's" Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Wow - how accurate is this ?!!!! It describes me to a 'T'.

Scrummy time !

Just thought on .... i've not blogged about our gorgeous new addition to the family .... Jack Jnr. Isn't he just as cute as a button ?? He's a 9 weeks old Jack Russell and believe me, he is keeping us on our toes !!! Yesterday he ate - amongst other things - a slug. There was no way I could grab the slippery little bugger out of Jacks mouth, and within mili-seconds, the slug was gone :(

All afternoon Jack was as sick as a .... erm dog .... and I was really worried. However, I'm pleased to say that he's back to normal this morning ! YAY !!

Also on the scrummy side of things - dontcha just loooooove the new Sanoma papers .. The contents of the picture frame above was made using them together with the fabby Unity Stamp Co. September Kit of the month. The whole range of papers (and embellishments) are currently available from http://www.scrappydos.co.uk/RANGES-Scenic-Route-Scenic-Route-Sonoma/c363_392_616/index.html?osCsid=4q75ef4mjbhv71o2966le37pu4 and believe me .... i've been buying it up. The papers are so adaptable - i'm going to use them for my Xmas cards this year as the colours are so lush ! The stamps are (as always) available from Unity Stamp Co.

5th Unity Customer Challenge !!

Soooooooo this is the 5th Unity Customer Challenge. This weeks challenge was set by Sherryl, and we were asked to make a card using paper piecing. I (obviously) pieced together the lion and the monkey ! Sherryl's friend is recovering from a broken foot, but sadly injured herself again on Saturday, so my card is going to be sent to Kim Muhl (Nutsymuhl) on SCS in the hope that she picks up soon !

Recipe 1st card:- Blank card, Papers: Scenic Route- Sanoma, Stamps: Unity Sept Kit of the Month stamps, Embellies: SR - chipboard bird, dewdrops !

Recipe 2nd card: - Blank card, papers: Scenic Route - Sanoma, KI Mem lace cardstock, Stamps: Unity Wild & Crazy Bunch, Sentiment: 7 gypsies and lastly - some dewdrops !

Thanks for dropping by xx

4th Unity Customer Challenge

The challenge this week was set by Jeanne, and she asked us to make a card using the colours Pink & Black and using Unity Stamps - of course ! I made a pop up card, the tutorial for which is on SCS.

To view everyone else's cards, please follow the links on the right >>>>>>>>>>>

Once again, well done to Jenn (Jennifer Buck) on being selected for the dirty dozen on SCS.

Recipe: Bazzill cardstock, Tinkering Ink papers, Unity:- Dogtooth background stamp, Hey Chick set.

What dya think of the new Blog ??

...... the utterly fantastic-extremely-patient-extremely-talented Veronica from VK Designs designed it all for me ... new banner, new layout, new siggy, new Ollie Owl ... I love, love, love it ! Veronica's details can be found on the left hand side under VK Designs.

Once again Veronica, thank you so much for sharing your talent.

The 3rd Unity Customer Hop !!!

The third Unity customer hop is underway - yay !!!!

Latisha chose the fabby challenge this week, which is to make a square card using scallops and to follow her sketch. My offering is above.

Ingredients:-

Scenic Route Sonoma papers, bazzill border - Scrappydos
Unity Stamp Co stamps - Growing in Unity, Wild Bunch and distressed dots b/ground
Please make a cup of coffee and have a hop around the Unity blogs on the right >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Enjoy !!!!!!!

The 2nd Unity Customer Hop Hunt !

The challenge this week was set by Cat, and her challenge is to make a card using the Unity colours.

Again, if you visit the other Unity blogs >>>>>>>>>>> (on the right) you will find some amazing work.

Products Used:-

Unity Stamps:- paisley background stamp, United in Unity
Inks:- Brilliance
Card:- Bazzill
Dewdrops:- brown (from crop stop)
Punch:- Stampin Up
Ribbon:- unsure - soz !

Thanks for popping by and visiting !!

Unity Hip Hop Challenge Girls

A group of Unity customers decided to get together and do a Customer blog hop similar to the DT blog hop on Hip Hop Thursday.

We decided that this first challenge should be a 'case/lift' of one of the DT members cards.

Above is Heather Mollstrum's card that I lifted, and below it is my take on it.

All you need to do to join is to hunt for the blog with the prize from the list on the right >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> and then leave a link to YOUR 'case/lift'.

Supplies Used:
Patterned Papers: Crate Papers Katlin collection from sarahscards
Stamps: Unity July Kit of the Month

Happy Hip Hopping !!

Fab Kit and Fab Service (includes update)

I received the above fabulous My Minds Eye Kit from Sarah @ Sarahscards last week.

At the time I was feeling that my mojo had upped and left me without so much as goodbye... however, once I got these lush papers in my mucky mawlers ... I couldn't stop.. All the above are made with the kit - and I still have heaps of papers left !

Customer Service

I have been after the tiny glass dew drops for forever and a day, and a thread caught my eye today on Splitcoast stampers discussing the very things ... so I followed a link to an online US store called Crop Stop. Anyway, for one reason or another, I couldn't get through checkout via paypal, so I emailed to explain my problem. I couldn't believe it, but within 10 mins, I had a reply, a fix and the problem sorted. Remember when we had really good customer services, well this company should give lessons to BT, British Gas ... and whoever else has crap customer services. I can wholeheartedly recommend em 100%.

It really made me feel that my custom was appreciated !

ETA: Good lord .... my parcel from Cropstop has arrived already *insert VERY shocked smiley* ... you certainly can't beat that for service !!!

ETA: a couple of the layouts have been moved for publication - sorry !

The Wylde Women Award !

The Wylde Women award has been passed on to me from the wonderfully talented Voodoo Vixen - Annette, whose work is sickeningly brilliant - link HERE.

The Wylde Women award was created by Tammy Vitale can be passed on to one person or a hundred. It is for being generous (for instance with your ideas or time) towards other crafters. You must take a minute and go and see Tammy's artwork it is truly stunning and inspirational. Try following some of the links on her blog, and you will find the most amazing work !

So I would like to give this award to ROZ - because she is another wild woman, and I learned everything I know from her !!!!! *insert grinning smiley* and also her jokes are hilarious - and if you scroll down her blog to the last two videos, you will understand why this Award is so very well deserved !

New Stuff with fabby New Kit !

I received a fabulous kit from Jo @ Scrappydo's. It was the Love Elsie - Cody kit, and it was jam packed full of goodies. I've still got heaps left as well, so keep your eyes open for more creations !

YAY !!!! Its the school holidays !! Unfortunately, so far it hasn't been rest and relaxation. Aaron had to visit the allergy clinic at Alder Hey, so as we were going that way, we made the most of it and spent a few days with Mother. Aaron had to go back to Alder Hey for blood tests on Friday, so it was only a short visit.

The sale of our house should be going through on Wednesday - yay !!!! Thankfully, the girl who is buying the house hasn't pulled out, despite the 'juttery' housing market at the moment. Its such a relief to have the burden of running two homes taken off me .... *insert happy dancey smiley*

I'm currently waiting for my new Unity stamps to arrive, and once they're here, I'll let have have a peep ! If you haven't tried these stamps yet, then you're mad - they're utterly fantastic !

Anyway, I know Ruth has tagged me, so I really must go and sort that out...... catch y'all later xx

The funniest thing I've ever seen in my life .....

If you really need a good laugh ... I beseech you to watch this video ... I have tears rolling down my eyes ... please watch the two of them ... Ho ho ho ho ho ....

HERE is the video itself .... ha ha ha ha ha....

Unity Giveaway ... LOOK !!!!

The wonderfully talented Anne-Marie is giving away the fabulous Unity Cupcake stamp set in celebration of reaching 50,000 hits.

HERE is the link.

Give it a go, yer never know !

Oops I'm a poet and I know it !!! Ha ha ha ... I do crack myself up at times !!

Tagged - twice

Thanks to Quackas and Ruth for tagging me xx

What was happening 10 years ago - I was a legal Conveyancer and I was a single mum to a scrummy gorgeous 2 year old son.

5 things to do today -

Wrap a present, shop for refreshments for school production, finish off the props, sort out the stage make-up ready for matinee performance today, find out if I'm still going on a Drama residential course this weekend (which I'm not - yay) !!!

Snacks i like - anything savoury, but especially Mccoys crisps, pasties & prawns.

What would i do if i was a millionaire - buy a huge house with lots of land. Convert the garden into a football/cricket pitch and install a huge craft room especially designed for me. Sort my mum out - and then go and visit ALL of my friends in Canada.

Places i have lived - The Wirral, Rochdale

I tag,

See below right for my new tag from Ruth. I also tag the same people above.

Guest Designer

I was really honoured to be asked to do some design work for Carolinez Crafts this month. The fabulous kit I have been using can be seen HERE. Talk about good value for money. I am still working on projects using the kit, and will add these as I get them finished and photographed. Included in this Love Elsie kit, is loads and loads of embellishments, obviously fab papers (heaps of), cardstock, buttons, Love Elsie brads, ribbons ... loads !

Other News

Well its our school production of The Wiz coming up this week. Yesterday was spent doing a full dress rehearsal. Typically, some of the kids can't remember lines, and others can't remember all the words to their songs ... some of the props are still in the making (naughty naughty me) .. and our first matinee performance is tomorrow !
*insert shocked smiley*
However, as it normally the way, by our Tuesday evening performance, all should be well !

Just in case, please keep everything crossed for us !!! I'll post photos after the event.

Love to you all xxxxxx

What type of fruit are you ???

You Are a Banana

You are mellow, easy going, and a total softie on the inside. People find it really easy to get along with you. You suit most tastes. And while you're very sweet, you're not boring or ordinary. You have an attraction to the exotic, and you could show up anywhere... doing almost anything! You are spirited, energetic, and a total kick to be around. You're also quite funny. Your sense of humor is on the goofy side, and it fits you well.

What Type of Fruit Are You?

I thought this was quite funny, so what fruit are you ???? Please let me know !

Unexpected Gestures ...

I'm not feeling my normal jovial, happy self at the moment. In fact, up until 5 minutes ago, I was feeling downright blurdy miserable.

However ... I received a random PM on Splitcoaststampers from someone that I have never ever 'spoken' to in my life. I won't go into the details of the PM, but I burst out crying because of the kind words contained therein. It was literally nothing, just a few words. But it was unexpected kind words at a time I never expected them. I know the person reads my blog, so I really just want to say thank you ... your timing was impeccable !

Anyway, upwards and onwards.

I went to the Warrington crop on Sunday, and had a lovely day. Great company, great class (Lianne) and a lot of fabulous stash - what more could a girl ask for !!?? Well UNITY actually - I know, I know I keep harping on about them, but if you haven't checked out their online store then you are deranged. They truly cater for the scrapper and the cardmaker - the quality of the stamps are amazing for the price - a real bargain ... and the service by Angela is 2nd to none.

Anyway, the above Book of Me and cards are made using two of the 'kits'. Me, Myself and I and the gorgeous Owl always Love You.

Thanks for popping by - catch ya soon xx

Acrylic Layout

..... this layout was made using the fantastic stamps from Unity Stamps. Everything except the Upsy Daisy papers was made using the Me, Myself & I stamp set.

You *must* try out this stamp company. Apart from the fact that the mounting system is such a fab concept, the stamp sets (and singles) are amazing .. you wanna see the way they arrive to you. I won't spoil the surprise, but the care and attention is amazing.

Nothing is too much trouble for the owner Angela to sort out for you, and you can meet the DT on splitcoaststampers on the Unity thread, and they too are available to help you with anything - a great crew !

Jungle Fever !

A couple of cards and a layout I made using BG Mellow and Scenic Route Grafton papers from Scrappydo's. The stamps are from Clever Cut and Autumn Leaves.

Well hubby is home from hospital. He's doing really well, although he has good days and bad days. He's slowly able to do a bit more every day, and the stitches are coming out tomorrow and then he starts physio ! Phew ! Its a busy time for us, and I'm worn out fetching carrying and doing all the driving - but it will be worth it in the end !

Its nearly the end of the football season - not sure if I'm happy or not. However, I am happy that my boy won man of the match today (YAY) and will be the Captain for their last match next Sunday. Bless ! Oh well .... on with the cricket season now !!!

Phew - just getting round to updating !

Sorry for not updating, but I have so much going on at the moment. Hubby is due in hospital at the end of the month, and we're still panicking over his anaesthetic because he's allergic to them. We have a visit to the anaesthetist on Tuesday, so fingers crossed he can work something out for the operation.

Anyway, the cybercrop is also underway at UKScrappers, and I'm very proud to be a 'Queen' this year, as I am leading the Comedy Kings team. Lots of work, but heaps of fun, and I have the bestest team in the whole wide cybercrop world !!!

Hope you like some of the DT work in this post.

The first two images are a layout and card that were made using the lush American Crafts Spring & Summer papers from Angela at Angel Crafts.

These last three creations (layout, handbag charm and mini-matchbook) have been made using the fabulous Scenic Route, Grafton range from Jo at Scrappydo's, and it took me forever to want to cut into them !!