*The Holly and the Ivy* and the You Know What 2013 Chatter Thread.

FeistyFidget

MrsGigglewick, that is so awesome! I bet it feels like winning the lottery

*Louise*

FeistyFidget wrote: »

Sorry the bread was a bit too peppery Louise - should have probably warned on the recipe that it's one for the grown ups. Tastes amazing with stews, soups or spaghetti/beans on toast

Oh don't worry - I love it, they have no taste

msgigglewick wrote: »

OMG! my dh finally got around to doing the ppi claim thing.. thinking he'd get not alot..... over 17000 he's due! he doesn't know it yet lol but omg its going to pay off ALL our debts! with a few grand left over... im sat here shaking! if i could kiss martin right now i would! this is life changing for us.. it frees up over a thousand pound a month, something we couldn't see happening for over 5 years time... OMG... can't wait to see dh's face later... PARTY TIME!

Wow, that is AMAZING!!!:T:T:T Just goes to show it's worth a bash eh. :j I keep wishing I had ppi to claim but can't think of anything I have paid it on that I shouldn't have lol :rotfl:

FeistyFidget

I am in desperate need of some input from you wonderful people.

I have made my first paper-cut to go in the new store, but DH and I are differing in opinion. I have added a few images linked with love and family (hearts, locket, key, gingerbread men) but DH thinks it makes it look too cluttered and difficult to read, I fear he may be right. I think the extras give it a more professional look, but I don't want to compromise clarity for it. Could I ask you to have a look and give me your honest feedback?



PS - Please excuse the terrible photo, I had to remove the glass from the frame (too much glare) and due to the angle the paper-cut is leaning ever so slightly out of the frame, which is why it is shadowed in some places

BloomingTasty

msgigglewick wrote: »

OMG! my dh finally got around to doing the ppi claim thing.. thinking he'd get not alot..... over 17000 he's due! he doesn't know it yet lol but omg its going to pay off ALL our debts! with a few grand left over... im sat here shaking! if i could kiss martin right now i would! this is life changing for us.. it frees up over a thousand pound a month, something we couldn't see happening for over 5 years time... OMG... can't wait to see dh's face later... PARTY TIME!

Sorry not read back yet but i shall once i've stopped shaking lol... its only cause the letter was ripped down the side that i had a quick look.. and sorry going to read back now.

Fantastic news:j:j:j

SugarSpun

msgiggleswick :j that is AMAZING!

Chris25

FeistyFidget wrote: »

I am in desperate need of some input from you wonderful people.

I have made my first paper-cut to go in the new store, but DH and I are differing in opinion. I have added a few images linked with love and family (hearts, locket, key, gingerbread men) but DH thinks it makes it look too cluttered and difficult to read, I fear he may be right. I think the extras give it a more professional look, but I don't want to compromise clarity for it. Could I ask you to have a look and give me your honest feedback?

Feisty, it's gorgeous, you're very talented but Ido think your OH is partly right - imo, it's a little congested in the middle but only difficult to read it first time round - if you know what I mean.

Snugglebunny8

am so sorry to hear about your cat JakesBakesCakes, its so upsetting to lose a furry friend, and his poor sister

ElJayCock your daughter sounds liek one amazing little girl!

MissGigglewick am so delighted for you, that's wonderful news!!! xxxx

girlinayellowdress

FeistyFidget wrote: »

I am in desperate need of some input from you wonderful people.

I have made my first paper-cut to go in the new store, but DH and I are differing in opinion. I have added a few images linked with love and family (hearts, locket, key, gingerbread men) but DH thinks it makes it look too cluttered and difficult to read, I fear he may be right. I think the extras give it a more professional look, but I don't want to compromise clarity for it. Could I ask you to have a look and give me your honest feedback?

I think it is lovely but yes, quite a lot going on. Not sure really what to suggest because if you take items away it might look to sparse. Trial and error really I guess. I love the cluttered look without writing but that's not what you asked! so clever

Nanamia

Feisty I was a little cross with you earlier. It is so not like you to be negative. Re: nurse letting you down.live up to your name!!! But I'm delighted to see you've bucked up now. Your paper cut is amazing but this time (and only this time) I'm with your DH! But I am a less is more girl, would it be difficult to put both in your store and see which gets the most interest? Can't wait to c ur store up and running you may well cost me a fortune xxx

FeistyFidget

Thanks Everyone Will definitely do a re-jig

Nana, I actually saw this morning as a blessing in disguise. Yes it is terrible that we lost a client, but it has given me the boot up the backside to get the new store closer to completion! Fingers crossed we will be live by the end of the months