Making cards - Ideas for beginners (part 4)

wanna-b-rich

Evening all. Been to the Craft Barn Extravaganza weekend and seen the lovely Suze Weinberg in action and she gave me a necklace she'd made!

Just skim read the last few posts as I'm struggling to keep up! Noticed the discussion re the Bigshot and embossing. I'm no expert, but if you're embossing using using cuttlebug floders or the equivalent then you don't need a silicone mat. However, if you're using Sizzix Texturz Plates or want to emboss using your nesties, marianne creatables or brass stencils, then you will need a silcone mat and an impressions mat. The cheapest way too get this is to buy a starter kit (this is the kind of kit you need, but they do different plates, so it might be worth having a google). You can just emboss using your Nesties by running an embossing tool around the edge see Ikki's blog for more info. HTH

RustyFlange

Evening all hope everyone is ok and having a good weekend so far? Sorry ivve not been about much have been really busy. Well done to all a winners!

cg glad you got back in the car. It will be hard for a while but keep on going!

Melissa thanks for the links

Addams I am following your blog, haven't commented yet cause I will do a major blog hop after the weekend!

Craftygranny I saw you mention about last months stash swap, did you ever send mine from in November? I know you were busy but would hate to think posty has lost it!

Rainmac thank you for my Images they are lovely!

The wife thank you for the papers, posty came this morning they are beautiful

I'm forgetting everything else si have read now! Too hot for brain to work and the racket from the footy that OH has on isn't helping!
Will try and catch up properly tomorrow! Hope everyone has a good weekend. Xx

craftygranny

Oooohhh Rusty you just solved a mystery for me . I thought i had but a few days ago when i was shifting stuff about i found an envelope full of what looked like stash swap goodies i'd packed but i couldn't think whose it was must be yours. Well off to the post office with that on monday too. Thank you for the nudge. I need to see the doc again my mind is definately going i have to write down everything.
I just spent 5 hours sorting out the garage but i've filled the car for the boys and lyndsey to car boot tmz. Have a small pile for the tip and two almost new beds and 5 brand new internal doors to stick on e bay. And a huge space in the garage .

Tired_Mom

Evening all. Not done any catch up yet but hope everyone is ok. Had a fantastic five days at Center Parcs and got home at 11.30 last night as we didn't leave till 9.30 so all rather tired today. Had a Rainbow's outing today as well to the theatre to see Alice in Wonderland which was great but means I've not done all the unpacking. I did pop into the craft shop though whilst at the Lowry and but the Do Crafts Henbury goody bag.

Have to tell you how proud we are of DS, he can now swim :j:j:j He was down to one disc at his lessons but just couldn't let go of it. 12 months ago he was petrified of water and wouldn't let go of you. Well Wednesday he decided to get rid of the life jacket and hasn't put it on since. He has also been down all the slides by himself and the full rapids too many times to mention. Can't believe that the first time we went to CP he was in my tummy and now 8 years later he is going down the rapids himself.

Sorry waffled then but I am such a proud Mommy. Anyway I have just done a very pleasant shop in Tesco, courtesy of the world cup, and I have a glass of wine in hande ready to get reading.....

X

Tired_Mom

Found where I was up to and I have 20 pages :eek::eek::eek:

Good job that bottle of wine is full but think I may have to skip the individual mentions.

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Tired_Mom

Right well 2 hours later I have finally caught up. Internet was painfully slow but I am sure that was something to do with people watching footie on line. Will do a proper post tomorrow as bed is definately calling. Just a quickie though as wanted to say lovely to see you back Thrifty, thanks for PM. Gemma glad to see you haven't gone AWOL and Nici well done on the progress you have made. Hugs to all who want or need them.

Night X

wishfulcomper

Just popping in. Back from MIL but will have to travel down again on Tue. Things are not good.
Congrats to winners and hugs to those who need them.

Lizalloareds - Hello Kitty here which may be useful, but it seems to be trade only. A local store has some of the designs in, as I used some to make a card which is on my blog.

Tired_Mom

Might as well do my post now seeing as everyone in this household thinks I don't need sleep :eek: DD has been awake twice, DS had nightmare and wouldn't go back to his room and DH keeps snoring and I think I must have left my ear plugs at Centre Parcs.

Louby - Didn't see your post until yesterday which was a shame as we had a spare day pass for two.

Giggle - Hope Grandson is continuing to thrive.

Nici - What do you use in the vaseline for the chocolate lip gloss please?

Jo & Other newbie, Sorry can't remember - Hello & welcome

Addams - I am now following your blog

Rainmac - I'm supposed to waiting until my birthday for a die cutting machine but think I may not be able to wait especially after you lost are endanger of making everywhere out of stock!

Flourgirl - Acidopholous may help your husband. It is a supplement that you take when on antibiotics as it puts the good bacteria back in your system that they deplete. It may help his stomach whilst on the strong stuff.

WBR - Fingers crossed for you with chicken pox. DH had it at the age of 38 and it seems to be harder the older you are.

Wishful - Sorry things aren't great with your MIL.

Found a note whilst sorting out pile of post yesterday scrawled on a piece of white A4 paper saying parcel in grey wheelie bin. Went to investigate and sure enough on top of our rubbish in the grey bin was a parcel, worth £50, that I had been waiting 2 months for. Nothing exciting just a replacement part. It was delivered on Monday and thankfully our neighbour was away as well as us as they would have put our bin out for the bin men on Friday otherwise.

Right I'm sure I've missed some off so a big hello to everyone and hope any poorlies amongst you and families are feeling better.

Congratulations to all the winners as well and I think it was Mr Mary who had good news as well.

Right I am going to try cushions on the floor and hopefully get a few hours sleep.

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chocolate.orange_2

And a good morning from me too !!

I fell asleep on sofa watching tv about 10 o clock. Then woke up an hour ago and im wide awake . So put the washer on and dishwasher. Set a few blog posts to post through the week :rotfl: and caught up on my reading on here.

Huge hugs where needed
Wishfulcomper sorry to hear MIL is not too good.
Gemm glad to see you back posting again. So pleased that your card was allowed for DT call.
Thriftyscottslass Glad you found your way back xx
TiredMom Sounds like you will be living up to your username tomorrow , hope you have gone off to sleep now x
Flourgirl Hope hubby is feeling abit better x
Giggle Hope new GS is feeding better now x
Louby Lou Lou How was your night ? Ive not been to an Ann Summers Party for a couple of years. Last one i went to there were 2 lesbians there and we had a right laugh with them. It was a great night. There was about 20 of us there though.
Craftygranny Thanks for the freebie link
Addams Off to follow your blog
* waves to * Rusty Rainmac Melissa ScattyJan Paddingtondoo oooh can see this being a long one Everyone :rotfl:There that was easier

Just a reminder about the stash swap over on CP. I need another player or else 2 poor people will be subjected to having me as a partner :rotfl:. Sign ups end at 10pm today xx

Giggle

Morning, Another one up here lol thank you everyone my grandson is doing a lot better he still looks so small. Not done much crafting but i must get and pull my finger out as i have still loads to do for the school summer fair all the treat bags i have been making are for them and not myself and they still need more.

I hope everyone is ok not had to much time to read back sorry