Paula's pondering

And so my journey begins..

2009-07-29T10:12:00.003+01:00

Just another couple of days at work and I am off to start my new life in Farnborough, and boy am I scared.

I am leaving behind a lot of things that I have accumulated over the last 9 years but I am taking with me a lot of love that I have found over the last 9 years. I am very scared and feel very vulnerable right now, but hey Ive started all over before and I can do it again. I am at a good place in my life, neither too young or too old. I have a new found confidence which I had buried away because I put all my confidence in my marriage and my life in this place. My heart is heavy, yet excited, sad, but thankful that my marriage, while it lasted, was although not as happy as I thought, a good one. We had a great time, met some great people and saw some amazing things on our journey together, but now we have to part and move on, and I say to you Mark...I had the time of my life! I helped to raise 3 amazing children, and I hope they find a safe and happy path in their lives too, and I say to you 3...never forget where and who I am.

And so it begins, the first days of the rest of my life...who knows what Ill be writing tomorrow...:)

Watch this space!

Biggest Stash Sale Ever!!

2009-05-14T11:29:00.001+01:00

Due to the breakdown of my marriage, I am having to sell all of my craft stuff so I can move on and make a new life for myself. Over the next couple of weeks everything I own will be going on ebay from pens to cricuts. Id you want a bargain, please go and look. My ebay seller id is reeve1206.

I have to sell it all and Im devastated. Please tell your friends also, some great bargains to be had!

Paula's great Candy

2009-03-14T19:19:00.000Z

Gorgous candy over at Paula's blog!!

Crafting Haven: My Blogaversary!

2009-03-14T19:09:00.000Z

Crafting Haven: My Blogaversary!

Gorgous candy and a fantastic blog!

Maria's Studio: 1 Year Blogoversary Candy

2009-03-12T19:36:00.001Z

Maria's Studio: 1 Year Blogoversary Candy

Ends 23 March

Candy Store

2009-03-12T06:31:00.001Z

As I find myself with more free time I have decided in an effort to help my fellow bloggers to set up a blog candy store! I will update with any blog candy I find with as much detail as I can. I would like to know if you think this is a good idea!!

Answers on a post card....lol

Suzie has candy!!!

2009-03-11T21:41:00.002Z

And what a lot she has too..LOOK!!

You can find all this deliciousness HERE

Gutted!!

2009-03-11T14:10:00.002Z

Well things happen in threes they say and three horrible things have happened, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday!! So that's it no more!!

Monday I found out I was being made redundant. Three years with the company and out on the scrap heap..but refuse to get down and want to make something positive out of it. Firstly, economising, well we knew for ages we would have to do it anyway so this is the sharp short shock we need. Mark is so very supportive and I know we will get through this together. Secondly, improve my crafting. OK A lot of my new found spare time will be devoted to job hunting, butrather than sit and wallow I will try and improve my craft work. Thirdly, give up smoking and improve my overall health. So there you have it. I wont go into the oether things because they concern other people, but no one is hurt and no one died, and will work themselves out, I just didnt need that on top!

So...keep your fingers and toes crossed for us that we make it through..Thanks for listening XX (Food parcels gratefully accepted!)

Funky fairy challenge

2009-03-09T20:52:00.002Z

Thought I would enter this for funky fairies challenge which this week is blue. The blue swirl paper is from funky fairy as is the alpha spelling mum. Image is coloured in copics. Not very happy with the way it looks in the picture, the flowers look bluer in rl coloured them in with copics. Added a bit of bling...cos I can!!

card for niece using copics

2009-03-01T16:13:00.001Z

Made this card for my niece whose birthday is on Thursday - used my copics - the few that I have at the moment!! the card is a lovely very small tartany purply colour with a matching vellum over the top finished of with a few embellies and an organza ribbon.

Im exhausted!

2009-03-01T07:46:00.002Z

Just about finished the place names now just got some gems to stick on for that blingy effect! Ive still got loads of cards to make plus some images to stamp for folk plus I need to finish niece's scrapbook for her birthday on Thursday!!! Then, last night my lovely son rang to say can we feed him his GF and her 2 kiddies Sunday dinner today??? arrrrrggggghhhhhhhhh nothing like short notice...lol but so happy he is coming. Ive also been doing slideshows, leaving comments and trying to organise things and Shell's and my challenge blog that in itself feels like a full time job but I love it and am meeting some very lovely people along the way. So now...brekkie, blinging, tidy up and organise dinner then I can concentrate on my cards and stuff Im afraid they might just be sticking things on a piece of card type cards..LOL hey ho that'll teach me for procrastinating. Hope your Sundays are special XX

The book in me...

2009-02-24T09:19:00.003Z

they say we all have a book inside us so I have decided to try and write one! I have the title sorted out.."Living with M.E.N. - what's your type"Quite catchy huh? For those of you who dont know me, I have an incurable disease (my doctors words...definately not mine) which is known as Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, I am type 1. So far I think I have been lucky, only had to have my parathyroid glands removed, although "multiple" tumours have been found on and in my pancreas so watching and waiting to see what, if anything happens. My son who has not been lucky has had half of his pancreas removed as a result (and boy do I feel guilty...most folk give their kids a car, I give mine a syndrome!)

Anyway, as its a very rare syndrome, bit like rocking horse poo, I decided that I would try and write an informative, yet slightly tongue in cheek about it. Im posting this here as I think Id like a bit of encouragement...and where else could I get it??

Ill keep you informed X

Im forever blowing bubbles

2009-02-17T20:44:00.000Z

My friend Jane is at last moving into her own home so I made this very quick card for her. Hope you likey!!

Award time!!

2009-02-16T21:29:00.003Z

I have received this lovely award from Zoe. Thank you very much Zoe! I pass this award on to all those who I call friend those of you who have inspired me,wowed me, helped me, listened to me, made me laugh, made me cry, those of you who got me through the worst of times and the best of times, I am proud to pass this on ! You have all made my blogging experience, well...an experience whether in a big or small way I thank you!! Please take with my love

You are...in no particular order..

My first attempt with copics!

2009-02-15T12:48:00.001Z

Im quite pleased with it although it does like shes been sweating heavily under the arms...lol I guess I should have written down the colours I used for future reference. Now I just have to do something with it!

I definately NEED more colours so have my wish list ready. The image is from a download from charmed cards and craft Girls About Town. I love digi images can you can resize, flip and merge onto different backgrounds etc very versatile and so GREEN

I would really like your feedback on this good or bad. I need to boost my confidence levels A LOT

Thanks for looking!

Valentine's Day Lovelies

2009-02-15T09:03:00.000Z

Thought I would share this piccie of the roses my lovely hubby bought me for Valentine's Day. They smell GORGEOUS too!

I hope you all had a great day and had lots of love and treats. Mark ended up having to fix my car becasue it failed the MOT test - I feel a new car coming on....lol

Enjoy your Sunday XX

Heart's Delight Cards: Happy Blog Candy

2009-02-13T09:30:00.000Z

Heart's Delight Cards: Happy Blog Candy

Gorgeous candy up for grabs to celebrate Cindy's and her daughters birthdays this week...Great blog too!!

Candy at the Craft Den!!

2009-02-10T06:01:00.002Z

Lynne has got some gorgeous candy up for grabs on her blog...and it's all about the cakes....lol. Check it out here

If you want great customer service, a plethora of goodies AND Free UK P & P then you need to check out her store The Craft Den

Lynne also runs workshops at her studio in Sheffield, including copics and fimo. Check her link for further details!

A little birdie told me about 2 challenges!

2009-02-08T19:26:00.003Z

sketch inspired by Maria

I decided to enter another couple of challenges including a sketch and this is what I came up with.

Also entered for the Funkyfairy challenge

The theme this week is dots and ribbons so I have used a paper from their recent Love Train giveaway which I think is a bit dotty!! Also a ribbon attached to the card. The image is watercoloured. I really wish I could take better pictures!! LOL

Sparkle Cards: Blog Candy!!!

2009-02-08T09:53:00.000Z

Sparkle Cards: Blog Candy!!!

Sarah, a very gifted cardmaker has some fab candy up for grabs...but be quick...lol and check out her blog....stunning!

Playing again

2009-02-07T23:42:00.001Z

Was sent some bella images today so had a play with prismas and chalks. Something not right but cant put my finger on it so be grateful for any comments - good or bad...LOL. I think the big problem is that I cut the image out and I was using Marks knife cos I cant find mine - i edged the image in blue 1. To hide the white paper and 2. to try and give it a bit of depth...Ive seen it done on loads of blogs but dont think Ive quite got the hang of it!!

Thanks for looking anyway X

My gorgeous godson Alfie!

2009-02-06T23:49:00.000Z

Word Book for Mum's Birthday

2009-02-06T15:43:00.003Z

Made using the dl from Funky Hand which you can find here

Also a few bits n bobs from my stash.

Blogger pic

2009-02-06T11:34:00.001Z

Thought Id update my blog pic to show a pic of me and my lovely hubby!! My hair is now down my back now...lol but its the most recent pic I could find of us both!

Scrapbook for niece part 1

2009-02-05T13:42:00.001Z

Scrapbook made for my niece part 2

2009-02-05T13:38:00.002Z

funkyfairyinspirations: Are you ready for another game?

2009-02-05T13:07:00.000Z

funkyfairyinspirations: Are you ready for another game?

Another great game from the lovely ladies at Funkyfairy

Come on all you Copics Lovers!!

2009-02-03T19:04:00.004Z

Brand new Copic Challenge blog just started up!! If you love using copics and love a challenge then take a looksee over here.

You will be more than welcome...the more the merrier!!! Hope to see you over there!

Thought Id do another card.

2009-01-31T22:07:00.006Z

I thought (if its allowed of course) that I would enter another card into the Pollycraft Mondat Challenge. It meets the criteria a) ribbon b) flowers (on backing paper) and c) backing paper from pollycraft. Its a SU image stamped in white then brushed with chalks. I wanted a really soft effect so hope I have achieved it Unfortunately it didnt photo to clearly but home you get the general idea!

Another challenge, Im getting braver!!

2009-01-31T09:53:00.005Z

I LOVE LOVE LOVE The designs at pollycraft and have purchased a couple of digi downloads from them. Paula (great name!) is very talented and does a gorgeous range of downloads and stamps! Anyway, there is a fornightly Monday challenge and I decided to enter this week's.

The criteria is flowers and ribbons, you can see the flowers but the ribbon is wrapped around the "steps" a lovely organza ribbon with a floral design which I found in my stash. The backing paper is from the strawberry and lime collection of doodle dreams. I have coloured some of the images on the background with prismas to bring in the colours of the cute couple, part of the promise collection Heartfelt.

Cute couple is coloured with prismas and cut out and attached with foam pads. What else....oh yes the "you're special" is a rub on which was a freebie on a docraft magazine. Thats it I think, hope it is ok...the rest of the entries and the DT samples are just GORGEOUS!!! Sorry if the pics are a bit blurry, I took them really early this morning and thought it was just my eyes not awake yet, but no...its my photography!! LOL. Thanks for looking!!

Paula's sweet sugar sherbert

2009-01-27T20:09:00.001Z

Paula (not me!!) has some beautiful stamps up for grabs!! go check her blog, its a must see!!

http://pollycraftdesigns.blogspot.com/2009/01/blog-candywell-actually-blog-sherbert.html

I got an award!!

2009-01-27T19:16:00.003Z

Im so chuffed thanks Zoe!

In time honoured tradition, I would like to pass this award to the following:

actually Id like to award this to a zillion more people but the "rule" is 5 so.....

Thanks again Zoe!

Kaths' Big Blog Candy Fest Giveaway !

2009-01-26T08:50:00.001Z

GORGEOUS candy over at Kath's blog...click here for more info. This lady is more than just generous!!!

Zoe's Blog Candy

2009-01-21T19:15:00.002Z

If you havent visited Zoe's blog before, a word of advise...DO! Zoe is 8 and awesome. She makes fabulous cards and runs challenges with her friend too. She has just had an article printed in her school magazine!! Zoes Blog. Zoe also has some blog candy which you can find at this link.

Another card!!

2009-01-20T20:07:00.003Z

Im on a roll...lol

This one is for my friend Claire, I hope she likes and isnt offended!! LOL

This is one of the Murray and Ethel stamps, stamped with Stazon onto card and then coloured with prismas and a sprinkle of sparkle! Cards are from an el cheapo pack I picked up for a silly price from create n craft!

Card for Beth

2009-01-19T18:31:00.005Z

I found a blog... a digi scrap blog...Vicki's Blog "A Work in Progress" This lady designs the most beauuuuuutiful scrap kits, but those of you who know me know Im a technophobe when it comes to digo scrapping (AND I like touchy feely!! lol) Anyway I Had a card to make for the little girlnext door and I thought this kit "Lily's Garden" had just the right colours (Her favourites!) So...I resized a few of the papers and elements in word and this is what I came up with..

The backing paper is from Lilys Garden as is the frame and the inside of the frame (resized and printed on vellum and cut out). The flowers are also from the same kits again resized and cut out. The alpha is another of Vicki's kits "fizzy pop" printed on vellum and embossed slightly and glued onto a pale green border on vellum also slightly embossed. the image is Sarah kay which I have coloured with my prismas.

Do take a look at Vicki's blog, you'll love it and she has the most gorgeous dogs too! Thanks Vicki for allowing me to use the kit and I am starting on my next card using "Country Life". Hope you like!!

Egyptian card

2009-01-18T06:37:00.003Z

Apologies for lousy pics...bad lighting!!

Made this card for my niece's BF who loves all things Egyptian.

Hieroglyphics say Happy Birthday Phil..I HOPE!!

In side the bow opens to open another card with birthday message.

Decoupage from "Paper Fun" - Inside card..Kanban. Backing papers in stash backed onto gold mirri card. Hieroglyphics found through google and printed from computer. Ribbon from stash.

My good friend Totty Teabag suggested I enter it for a challenge over at One Stop Craft Challenge. I have never entered a challenge before so hope Ive done it right!!

Altered "art"

2009-01-18T06:18:00.003Z

I use the word "art" loosely on this!! lol Anyway take 1 gravy granule tub...wont mention the brand as I really dont need a years supply for advertising....lol, a piece of hand made paper sticky ribbon and a couple of random stickers and voila....

and you know those small bottles of wine you can get?? fit perfectly...so nice gift wrap idea.

Hope you like...please leave a comment and boost my ego if you do!!

I made a card..wohooooooooooo

2009-01-12T10:53:00.004Z

Actually Ive made a couple, but they just need finishing off.

Anyhow Made this card using the girl about town download from charmed card and craft. Hope you like...

there are some brilliant cards made from this set (which you can get here ) on the site and in various blogs through out the land....my favourite is by Maddy at Mad Imaginations. If you havent seen her blog yet, you must check it out (and her boyfriend calvins!) You can find the girl about town card here

Sally's Creative Corner: BLOG CANDY

2009-01-12T05:53:00.000Z

Sally's Creative Corner: BLOG CANDY

LOTS OF CANDY and a great blog too!!

Lovely candy!

2008-12-30T08:56:00.002Z

Claudia at Pretty Pressings has some really cute stamps up for grabs! Please go visit her and say hi, and do look at her lovely creations also! Pretty Pressings

Kath's Blog Candy Fest continues

2008-12-24T09:01:00.001Z

The lovely Kath continues her fabulous candy giveaway right over here . Be sure to stop by and check out her brill blog and say hi!!

More candy for you all to check out!

2008-12-23T13:01:00.001Z

Linda has a fab candy up for grabs, check it out here

RICA'S HAVEN: BLOG CANDY

2008-12-23T12:32:00.000Z

RICA'S HAVEN: BLOG CANDY

To celebrate the fact she has been chosen for the Basic grey Challenge team, Rica has this lovely candy up for grabs! Great blog too!

Amazing blog candy!!

2008-12-23T06:15:00.002Z

You NEED to see this amazing candy over at Charmed Crafts fabulous!! While you are there check out their new digi downloads Girls about town...ultra cool and ultra different.. Im going to get me some!!

Fabulous blog candy ( and great lists of blogs to check out! Maria: Blog 2nd Anniversary Blog Candy!!!

2008-12-10T14:29:00.000Z

Stampin Inspirations by Maria: Blog 2nd Anniversary Blog Candy!!!

Maria, who is a very inspirational card maker and blogger, has some fabulous candy to give away! You must check her out!!

More amazing candy!

2008-12-09T19:47:00.002Z

You HAVE to check this gorgeous candy out at Paula's blog (not me...lol) Tales from pollycraft

AND you must check out her store too...I feel a purchase coming on!! LOL

Kath's Blog Candy Fest

2008-12-09T12:03:00.003Z

If you have never been to Kath's blog before you are in for a treat! Not only is she a brill card maker but her blog is an excellent read too! Have reached well over 51000 hits, this young lady is having a blog candy fest details are here. Go visit her and see the fab candy she has up for grabs..

NOTE....

I WON IT!!!!!!!!!!! YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY Thanks Kath!! X

Moving on...

2008-12-08T09:30:00.003Z

Firstly, thank you to those who read my previous post and made a difference. A few more kids will have smiles this Christmas thanks to you!

Secondly, I am a bad blogger I haven't been here for a while basically cos I keep forgetting to take pix of my makes and secondly I have been feeling like the proverbial poo.

Being told I have pancreatic neuro endocrine tumours, and lots of them has knocked me sideways. I'm not even too sure what it all means but to be told you have these gremlins in your body is a bit of a shock. It looks as though it will be a total removal of the offending pancreas and all the bits that surround,,,spleen, bile duct, gall bladder and part of stomach and intestine. the very fact I am not seeing my consultant till Jan 16th is quite comforting though. I am finding it increasingly difficult to be positive at the moment so please send me those vibes ladies and gents!
One positive note..10 to 12 pounds of instant weight loss in one slice...lol

Christmas cards...I have still not got any more made and doubt I will get the chance now, so I want to say a public thank you to all those who have sent me cards. Marion if you read this your card is gorgeous and I will be emailing you later sweetheart!

I still manage to get to quite a few blogs for a good read, cry, laugh inspiration etc etc and do TRY and leave comments but you all know how it is...life takes over sometimes.

Well, best get back to work...got ANOTHER docs apt this afternoon, WHEN will it all end??

Enjoy the run up to Christmas!

Be back soon XX

PS I hope to find some more candy for you all later XX

making a difference...

2008-11-19T12:23:00.003Z

Its nearly christmas, just about 5 weeks, and one thing I like to do this time of year is give a little back. I like to donate a little something each year to a charity or cause. Not much, I dont have a lot, but the whole thing about Christmas for me is the giving. Last night I was looking through the blogs I follow and read this - it really touched me, BIG TIME so I made a small donation. Tis is not a begging letter or anything like that, but if you read it and WANT to help, then you can. Shaz, if you read this. I think you are an amazing lady! X

Sheetload of Cards Monthly Ezine

2008-11-13T10:03:00.002Z

http://sheetload.blogspot.com/2008/11/november-blog-candy-blow-out.html

lots of goodies to give a way and a pretty good ezine at the same time. What have you got to lose huh?

The Technique Trail: Wonderful Wednesday Giveaway - I Brake For Stamps!

2008-11-13T09:57:00.000Z

The Technique Trail: Wonderful Wednesday Giveaway - I Brake For Stamps!

This is a gorgeous set of stamps. I so love the snowman!!

Is there no end??

2008-11-12T13:52:00.003Z

to all this lovely candy? Check out the links on the right for more!

Did notice one thing though which has slightly peeved me. Pay It forwards...theres no end of people going for candy, but not the PIFs...I guess with the candy its something for nothing. Thats the way of the world. I am more than happy to do the PIFs as are a few other people (or I wouldnt have "won"...lol) ..hey ho...

I am just taking pics of stuff Ive made and will upload it later for you. Watch this space!!

more candy for you

2008-11-11T20:21:00.001Z

check the list on the right. Just added Vicky and Katharina

Helenas Birthday Blog Candy

2008-11-08T23:32:00.000Z

Creating A Likeness: Birthday Blog Candy!!!!

Helena's birthday is TODAY!! Happy Birthday Helena! To celebrate she has a MASSIVE amount of gorgeous goodies to give away, so pop on over and send her some good wishes!

PAY IT FORWARD TIME!!!

2008-11-08T18:02:00.006Z

have been a lucky girl this week not only did I win Julie's lovely candy at Scrapping Away but was also the first to comment over at my good friend Tootsie's pay it forward over here

So...as a winner I have to pay it forward. The first 3 people to leave a comment on this post will win a little bag of crafting loveliness from me!! So...comment away...(but be nice....lol). Now the rules are that if you win you must pay it forward to 3 people also. So basically win here and then put a commenbt on your blog and the first 3 people to comment will get a gift from you, they must pay it forward and so on and so forth.....gettit? gottit? GOOD!!

Blog candy time

2008-11-08T18:00:00.002Z

Take a trip over to Going buggy...a lovely blog full of crafty loveliness. Enfys has a multi candy give away so heres your link if you want to be in with a chance!

More candy goodies

2008-11-06T10:58:00.001Z

Amy has a gorgeous blog and some gorgeous candy up for grabs also. Do pay her a visit and have a good look around while you are there!

Blog candy!!

2008-11-05T14:20:00.006Z

I am going on a blog candy treasure hunt for you for you ladies out there. I have the time, and the inclination. All links will be on the candy link at the side, and also mentioned in either one long post or lots of separate little ones. I hope the candy girls dont mind...let me know if you do.

The links below are to the blogs, the links to the right are to the candy

First visit is to Suzanne at Scrap Bitz this lady is a delight to visit. Lots of fabulous fun and inspiration, not to mention tutorials, so be sure to take a look! Has some fabulous candy up for grabs too!

Anyone who has never been to Bev's blog (where have you beeennnnnnnnnnnnnn?????? , All the things I love is in for a treat...I LOVE what she does and she is a lovely lady to boot!

Kadoodle stamps is another must visit place, and they ahve a lovely "James and holly" stamp up for grabs. You can see them here

Bernie at Craftyb does some delightful work, take a trip around her blog and see what I mean. You can find her here

And last but certainly not least, the lovely Lisa at Craft bugs has got some delish candy - lots of lovely stuff to look at on her blog!

Thats it for this post, Ill be back later with some more.

What I love about this blog candy is you get links to blogs and sites you wouldnt normally get to see which is a plus because there are some very very talented people out there! Good luck with the candy all!

Month long candy!

2008-11-01T17:53:00.000Z

Vicki has some lovely candy to give away and she is doing it weekly for the whole of November!! You can find her here http://www.stampedsmiles.com/2008/11/week-one-blog-candy.html (cant do a hyperlink for some weird reason!)

Made On The Farm: 10,000 Blog Candy Giveaway!!!!

2008-10-28T14:12:00.000Z

Made On The Farm: 10,000 Blog Candy Giveaway!!!!

yet another fabulous blog... I really should be working...lol, go pay Jenny a visit and say hi!

Dannie's blog candy alert! creative outlet: I hit 3K, Check out my candy

2008-10-28T11:46:00.001Z

Dannie's creative outlet: I hit 3K, Check out my candy

gorgeous candy and a great blog to boot! What more could you want??

Ive been tagged!

2008-10-25T13:03:00.002+01:00

By my very good friend Roz!! wooohooooooooooooo now I have to PIF...lol so will be back later to do that, but have to prepare tonights meal first! I also have an award from another dear friend, Marion which I will pass on later

Blog Candy - worthwhile cause

2008-10-25T12:57:00.002+01:00

Nikki at Bunny-Zoe has some special candy up for a worthwhile cause...breast cancer awareness. Pop over to her blog and pick up a penguin for your blog/site.

More blog candy!

2008-10-24T18:06:00.003+01:00

The lovely ladies at funky fairies inspirations have got some fabulous freebie downloads here AND if that wasnt enough some lovely candy here . What more could you want hmmmm? Go check them out...some fabulous things to look at on their blog!

Alfie..

2008-10-24T16:19:00.002+01:00

Heres a video I took the other week of my lovely godson - he is coming on leaps and bounds. I will see him tonight first time in 3 weeks and I cant wait!! Now this is the first one I have ever taken on my phone so dont expect a Spileberg Special!!

Another card

2008-10-24T15:12:00.003+01:00

Made this for a friend's 40th using a Barbara Clooney kit. Forgot to edit the pics before uploading but you get the idea hopefully!! Also made a similar card for a 15 year old and they both liked it (specially as Id put some money in the matching gift card and envelope for the 15 yo LOL)

Don't faint...I made a card!

2008-10-24T14:52:00.005+01:00

One of the guys at work wanted me to make a card for his wife's 60th. My spec was pink, roses and red wine...lol so this is what I came up with - I'm sorry the pics are a bit blurred .

This is the decoration I made for the box it is cream and pink roses with some crystal flowers tied together with pink ribbon. It has a little silver tag attached with "Happy Birthday" and 60 peel offs
This is the box
This is the front of the card - it is basically pink card cut to size and then Ive put some vellum sleeves on then on the front I made and embellishment using cream and pink roses and pearly baby's breath.

In side the card there is another card, but that pic didn't come out ..lol anyway you open it up and inside is this piccie of wine and roses that I found and decoupaged a bit to give it some depth. I really hope he likes it cos it took me HOURS but I am happy with it! It looks heaps better in RL. Let me know what you think ok?? Thanks for looking

Poppicrafts

2008-10-22T05:50:00.002+01:00

I love shopping here lots of lovely stuff. Check out the galleries of her DT too...gorgeous cards Lots more lovely inspiration there!

Great Magnolia Candy

2008-10-19T21:57:00.002+01:00

Donna has 7 lovely Magnolia stamps up for grabs. This is quite interesting as you have to work for your chances...great idea Donna! For more info go here.. http://craftykrafts.blogspot.com/2008/09/i-feel-like-some-candy.html

and good luck!

It's not often you see..

2008-10-19T14:09:00.001+01:00

a blog by a guy who makes great cards! You must pop over and say hi to Paul. His cards are brilliant! He's here and also has some gorgeous candy to give away!! http://craftyblogocks.blogspot.com/

Poppet is celebrating!

2008-10-18T21:53:00.002+01:00

her brand new look...on her blog that is! Pop over there to say hi and check out the great candy!!

http://poppetsathome.blogspot.com/2008/10/new-blog-and-candy-to-celebrate.html

Got another candy link for you!!

2008-10-18T21:40:00.003+01:00

Helen at Ellephantastic Cards and Crafts has some candy to give away in celebration of her friend Katy Jane's new online craft shop http://www.theglittergarden.co.uk/

To be in with a chance you can find Helen here http://ellephantasticcards.blogspot.com/2008/10/glitter-garden-opening-blog-candy.html

More more more...how do you like it?? ends 1 Nov

2008-10-18T10:48:00.003+01:00

Anyone rememer that song byAndrea True Connection back in 76??No Im too young too!!

Anyway...blog candy you know you want more more more so get yourselves over to say hi to Julie at http://scrapping-away.blogspot.com/2008/10/blog-candy-will-post-worldwide.html and get yourself in with a chance of winning lush stuff!!!

High hopes blog candy

2008-10-18T08:40:00.001+01:00

Another talented cardmaker Ila, has some gorgeous cards on her blog and is offering some brill candy...you can find her here http://artfullyila.blogspot.com/2008/10/high-hopes-candy-hop-stops-here.html A must see blog!

Blog candy!!

2008-10-18T08:35:00.001+01:00

Julie is celebrating her blogoversary today and has some lovely candy up for grabs...go over to here http://juliesjapes.blogspot.com/2008/10/its-my-first-blogoversary-this-month-so.html and say hi!!

Awards, cakes and other stuff

2008-10-18T08:16:00.003+01:00

Firstly, thankyou Marion for my very first blog award...yayyyyyyyyy now then who shall I pass it on to?? hmmmm a zillion contenders so I shall be back later.

Cakes - went to see my lovely friend Roz yesterday after the hospital and she made a delicious cake...you can read all about the visit and see the cake here....http://roziesmumblings.blogspot.com/2008/10/paula-and-marks-visit.html and for a special treat...you get so see a piccie of my lovely hubby...you lucky people!! Not as lucky as me cos I get to see him all the time!!

Hospital...well good news is no op for the time being although its inevitable...have to have more tests, biopsies and the such which is a drag, but I must say I am relieved as we didn't know if they would whisk me in this side of Christmas. I was so nervous going my tum was in a turmoil. They need to check what type of tumours they are and what rate they are growing and exactly how many...so a reprieve...phew! Thanks to all those who sent me positive thoughts...they are working!!

Im off blog hopping now so will be back with any interesting stuff later...

Do I detect a Whiff of Candy??

2008-10-15T16:11:00.002+01:00

Yummy...WOJ candy over at a lovely blog called Le Blog de Scrap Mumur . She has the most gorgeous header and masses of luverly stuff to feast your eyes on... go visit and leave her a message, you may be glad you did :)

http://leblogdescrapmumur.blogspot.com/2008/10/mon-blog-candy-whiff-of-joy.html

Blogged Down

2008-10-15T09:41:00.002+01:00

Its my own fault - I'm a blog junky, a blogaholic...hello my name is Paula...

Can you blame me?? One gorgeous blog leads to another to another to another and I sit for hours in awe of the fabulous creations, I sit and cry and laugh and giggle at and with people I do not know and probably never will. I have "met" some of the nicest people in the world ever and I read every single blog on my reader and my updates whenever I can...I am hooked! I actually get excited when I see some of the cards and layouts and hold my breath at some of them and think could I do that? I COULD do that!! I have read some really sad stories and some very brave stories. I have fallen in love with other people's children and admired from afar of course, other people's fellas!! LOL. I try and leave a comment wherever and whenever I can (when the work server decides I am blocked,...lol a bit difficult then..but I do try and go back.

I love blogland and I am so happy to be a part of it...

That's my pondering over for the day...best get on with some work :)

The candy man can

2008-10-13T09:22:00.002+01:00

Nikki over at http://bunny-zoes.blogspot.com/2008/10/candy-time-high-hopes-blog-hop.html had a birthday on saturday and has the most adorable candy up for grabs, so pop over and say hi and wish her a belated happy birthday and then check out her gorgeous creations on her blog too...It's a win win!!

What!! No candy????

2008-10-13T08:54:00.002+01:00

Not just yet anyhow, I havent searched for any yet...Ive been looking for copics here in the UK and OMG they are soooooo expensive! The cheapest set I have found so far ..at £48.95 FOR A SET OF 12!!!!! is here http://www.discountgraphic.co.uk/_COPIC_ORIGINAL_MARKER_SETS_cat_1138.html. If anyone knows where I can get them cheaper, do tell!

I saw a film yesterday on hallmark tv called "Fielder's Choice" and I am pretty sure he was using them (he was an artist) and the colours were absolutely stunning. Well, they looked very much like copics shape wise and he had a milliom of them...every single colour going...so I got my I WANT THOSE head on!!

I actually got round to having a sort out in my shed yesterday and I really have too much stuff, so am going to do a blog candy in a couple of weeks, depending on the outcome at the hospital on Friday, so watch this space! Right, best get on with some work!

Blog Candy in CA

2008-10-12T20:10:00.001+01:00

CALIFORNIA STAMPIN': BLOG CANDY - WHOOHOOOO!!!!

yep theres more for you to check out and a very inspirational blog too!! you must take some time to visit!! trust me x

More yumminess!!

2008-10-12T20:02:00.001+01:00

Pop over to http://nattykcards.blogspot.com/ Natalie has somee great candy up for grabs and her blog is pretty terrific too!!

and yet more...

2008-10-11T13:53:00.002+01:00

pop on over to Edna's place to wish her a Happy Blogversary and put yourself in with the chance of a fab blog candy!!

http://ednasplace.blogspot.com/2008/10/happy-anniversary.html

Happy Blogversary Edna!

yes...there's more

2008-10-11T13:40:00.001+01:00

super dooper blog candy over here.. http://www.stamps-and-stitches.com/2008/10/blog-candy-finallyl.html do pop over and say hi to Gale. There's a rather delicious sounding recipe for you to drool over!!

whiff of joy blog candy

2008-10-11T11:13:00.001+01:00

scrummilicious blog candy over here at Camilla's!! http://cstoen.blogspot.com/2008/10/woj-super-candy.html

Be sure to visit and check out her stunning creations!!!

Specially for Tootsie Teabag

2008-10-11T05:33:00.001+01:00

I saw this bloke chatting up a cheetah, I thought "he's trying to pull a fast one".

Another post..in less than ten minutes!

2008-10-10T16:28:00.002+01:00

How come no one from Africa, Asia, Arctic or Antartica have been a visiting my blog hmmmmm?? Just need 1 visitor from each of those places and Ive been around the world!! Oh and Russia too mustn't forget Russia especially as I went to visit them 2 years ago (www.reeve.force9.co.uk for piccies) find the places I have been to link cos the others are empty anyway!!

That's all I wanted to say really!!

Guess what!!

2008-10-10T16:22:00.004+01:00

What?????????????????????????

I won some candy, I won some candy...nana na na na

yes I truly did...the lovely Jana over at http://2worldswings.blogspot.com was giving away some lovely stamps in honour of her birthday and I won it!! yippppppppeeeeeeeeeee yiiiiiiiii yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.

I really must learn to calm down...lol

Anyway...do go and look at her blog cos its full of lovely stuff!!!

Can you believe I excited cos...........

2008-10-09T12:58:00.002+01:00

wooooooooooooohoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Just reached 1,000 hits...I feel soooooooooooooo loved! NO it wasn't all me coming back to see if I had any more lol

Thanks to all who take the time to visit and comment. It shaw is appreciated honies!!!

OK, back to work.....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Living with MEN

2008-10-07T14:42:00.004+01:00

ahahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh that got your imagination working overtime didnt it??? No?? oh ok then.

Anyway, i though I would dedicate this post to MEN..no not the hunky chunky kind who bring you choccies, send you flowers, love ya to bits DESPITE your hoarding of craft stuff, dont mind TV dinners cos you "just gotta get this card done, blog read, freebie scrap kit downloaded, glitter out of me hair! you know the kind of thing, nooooooooo not MEN but M.E.N. AKA Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, in mine and Paul's case, type 1. OK, before you go switching off with a glazed cross eyed expression, the reason why I am writing this is, well cos I often get asked about it and AMEND (the Association for Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Disorders) are trying to bring a lot more awareness of this to a lot more people , particulary the medical profession. I am not going to bore you with all the details, BUT if you are interested, OR yuo know someone with it please do get in touch. I will leave you with a link http://www.amend.org.uk/.

Thanks for looking

XX

I {heart} blog candy!! The clue's in the title!

2008-10-07T14:17:00.000+01:00

The lovely Lisa over at Craftbugs has got some scrummy stamps up for grabs, and if you haevnt been a' visiting to her blog yet..you are missing out! 'tis a sight for sore eyes (thats a compliment in case anyone hasn't heard that saying!!)

The Craftbugs Blog: Over 1,000 hits and Blog Candy Giveaway!!! Open to To UK AND INTERNATIONAL BLOGGERS#links

Who would have thought...

2008-10-06T16:21:00.002+01:00

That i would get SO EXCITED about having nearly 1,000 hits???? Certainly not moi! I have a feeling that most of them are hubby :) Hi honey!!

WEll not much too report today. Saw paul on saturday and he looks well considering. Must admit I have never seen him looking so hmmmm BIG. Hes really struggling with his weight now since the op. Vicky is going to take him swimming. Anyhoo, Went to see mum and my brother, at least we are talking, thats the main thing. Had a real nothing day yesterday. Felt quite under the weather so all I did was stretch out on the sofa and watch Lost!! had to keep pausing it so I could cook dinner etc but really enjoyed it. We have now watch all of season 1 and half of season . I have joined an online DVD rental so we can get the rest of it!! lol, well...they are SO EXPENSIVE to buy.

Oh and you know that card I made ?? That one I forgot to take a pic of so youll have to trust me that it was the best card in the world...EVER...well chappie gave me £10 for it!! I was really chuffed...I told him it cost about £2 to make and that's what he gave me for my trouble. I guess thats the problem with selling cards no one actually sees how much time and trouble goes into making them, especially if they are personalised in any way. He did ask if it was enough as well, but I was well happy!!

I have designed my Christmas cards. I am doing a production line type mainly, using Dove craft Winter Wonderland stuff. So, blue, a bit of white and a lot of bling. I am making little boxes of gift cards for pressies too. Ive still got a couple of orders to do that need doing by next weekend ish so Ill start then.

well will you look at the time, its nearly home time.yipppeeeee so this is short sweet and a wee bit boring, but hey...its my blog and Ill be boring if I want too!! I could tell you a joke, but Deb over at paper ink scissors and stamps http://debneerman.blogspot.com/ is sooooooo much better!!

later peeps X

Told you I would be back soon!

2008-10-03T10:58:00.002+01:00

Coffee was great so was the very small (ahem!) piece of Battenburg cake I had to dunk in it! Man, with all this blog candy floating around we are going to get so fat fat FAT, BUT DO I LOOK BOVVERED?? (said of course in my best Catherine Tate impression) (OK I know its soooooo last year dahlings!!)

The lovely Lim http://lim-thevoicesinmyheadlimblog.blogspot.com/, not only makes simply amazing cards, not only will she inspire the glitter off you, NOT ONLY has she some fabulous pictures of Miami Beach on her blog, but has some gorgeous candy to give away too...go have a look if you don't believe me...you will not be disappointed!

Ok best go do a bit more XX

Good Morning Lovely Bloggers and Bloggees

2008-10-03T10:12:00.002+01:00

Well the sun is not shining but life is good here in King's Lynn. Busy working, as you can tell!! I am a little miffed cos one of the guys at work asked me to make a card for his wife for their anniversary, which I did, and although I say it myself it was pretty good. I am miffed because I didn't take a picture of it. I have given it to him and he's b******ed off now so I cant ask for it back...derrrr anyway, you'll just have to take my word for it that it was the best card ever made in the world....EVER!!! lol. He liked it, thats the main thing. He is paying me for it on Monday, I have told him what it cost to make and said anything over that will go to charity anyhow so Ill leave it to him. Anyway...nuff of that!

Paul is OK, looks like they will be leaving the rest of his pancreas for a while, and removing his parathyroids as they are now acting up. I'm so glad he has Vicky now as I know she will be there to help him in his recovery. Parathyroid op is fairly straight forward, I had it done myself a while back. JUST think if I didn't have that op, I might never have met Roz and Mandy!!

Okie dokie its CANDY TIME!!!!!!!

get yourselves over to http://mar1ene.wordpress.com/ where Marlene not only has a great blog with some fabulosso inspiration, she also has a great blog with scrumptious candy!! She's celebrating a BIG birthday next week, but I reckon she's fibbin cos there's no way that lady looks THAT age!!! lol Most people would want to look that good when they are 25, let alone 40!!!!

Righty ho Im going for a coffee but will be back later with a bit more candy for you!!

XX

Blog candy Alert!!!

2008-10-02T10:40:00.004+01:00

Its absolutely DELICIOUS so head on over to say hi to Gill at Dollie Dewdrop ( I WANT THAT NAME!!) and leave her a comment. Her blog is well worth a visit so linga longa while...http://dolliedewdrop.blogspot.com/2008/09/blog-candy.html

Thanks to everyone who joined in my PPPP yesterday and left me cheery uppy comments. Of course it never rains in my life, it PIDDLES down! Paul (son) has been summonsed to the hospital today...they may be doing an op to remove the rest of his pancreas. So GREEDY these surgeons! Anyhoo I shall wait and see what happens there cos that will have a humungous bearing on what happens to me cos I aint going nowhere or having anything done until he's fixed good and proppa!

waahhhhaaaaaaaaay I balanced the petty cash first go (and only 2 days late!!)

On a sad note, well, not so much sad now but you now where Im coming from, today is the anniversary of the day Paul's father, Tony died. Its been 26 years. Hope you are resting in peace Tony xxx. He would have been 51 next week. I hope he is looking down and being ultra proud of his son!

Paula's Pancreatic Pity Party

2008-10-01T14:21:00.003+01:00

Ok, lets be positive,,,I will have a while off work so I can just craft away. Ill lose weight, be able to lie in in the morning, get flowers and choccies, and I will never get pancreatic cancer. On the down side, its going to 'kin hurt!! Paul is still hurting although i reckon he did too much at the start and there is absolutely no way on earth I am going to be doing what he did!! Some of you know what Im talking about but to anyone who is wondering, tumours have found to be lurking in the murky depth of my pancreas. Apparantly benign..phewwwwwwww. Docs words "operation may be a possibility", wont know till I see her on 17th. Still, it cant be all bad or they would have me in now and whipping the old organs out as we speak! Chances are spleen will have to come out too..

Onto good things..I have received my stampin up order and I love the Hostess gift.. yummy yummy - no not chocolate, stampzzzzzz!

I need my mojo back (did I ever have any??) ASAP so I can think of lovely creative ways to use them.

Still no leccy in my shed, Mark has had other things to do, so we must get that sorted soon, cos I cant craft by moonlight now can I??

What else can I tell you? hmmmm oh yup, just been invited to a scary party...fancy dress..ill go as a witch so wont need to change...lol

So, thank you for joining me in my pity party, any cheery uppy comments will be gratefully accepted!!

Just when you thought...

2008-09-26T09:39:00.002+01:00

there couldn't possibly be any more cute stamps to drool over...

http://patternedpaper.typepad.com/patterned_paper/

WHY did this credit crunch thingy have to happen NOW when Im too poor to eat, let alone splurge on crafty loveliness ...lol (BUT bright side...lost 4 pounds!! wooooooooohooooooooooo only another 14 to go!!)

Zest It

2008-09-26T07:02:00.003+01:00

Actually had a chance to play last night and used zest it to blend the prismas. Brilliant and smells nice too! Result! Ill scan the image later, but Im late for work again, but hey...its Friday! Going craft shopping after work with my friend Anita...stamps...£1!! punches....real cheap. I have a budget of £10...lol, thats all Im taking cos I know what Im like!!

Happy Friday All!!

Super Delicious Blog candy

2008-09-25T08:52:00.001+01:00

Han over at http://hanscraftycreations.blogspot.com/ has not only got some fabulous creations on her blog, but has a lovely candy giveaway too! Pop over there and have a look at what she can do and leave her a comment for the chance to win!