hi
Right finally have my desk back so I’ve managed to finish my
travel album it’s based on something that Elise Blaha did in one of the 2
scrapbooking mags we have here yes we only have 2 she blogged about it here
http://eliseblaha.typepad.com/golden/2008/09/to-do-list-check-in.html
Mines not exactly the same I picked 5 photos to represent
the cities that I’ve been to so far (that includes London) and I got them
printed out bigger than I normally do 7x5 there are no people in them just the
places. I chopped up 12 x12 double sided paper in half so the album is 12 long
by 6 wide I then picked 5 of my precious Hambley transparencies 12x12 & did
the same, you cannot get these over here very easily they tend to sell out
before I even hear about them so for xmas 07 my brother sent me some (he really
doesn’t get it but he dose listen when I say I really want something) I think I’ve
only got about 6 sheets left oh no! LoL
http://www.qbaroo.com/HamblyScreenPrints/categories.cfm?type=0&categoryoid=2
So I used my dwindling supply of glitter stickers I really
loves these & they are going fast too but I am using my stash which is a
good thing no point in having it & not using it that’s just wasteful! And I
get to enjoy the finished product. Anyhoo I digress I wrote a little about what
I remember about the trip on the last page before the next transparency, then I
just punched 2 holes in the paper so it would be a landscape book & put D rings in so I can add more as I travel
!
So had a couple of deaths of friends family members never
easy, you never know what to say, you want to say something, you want them to
know that you are thinking about them & sending your love so I did this
card got a little colour but also a little sombre I hope I struck the balance
right! Keep thinking I should make a stamp saying “lost for words!” which would
probably have my friends cracking up!
Did this card for my brothers un birthday since he shared
his birthday with Eric who killed him self he has decided not to celebrate it
this year (it’s also new years eve so it’s gonna be a tuff one) so he has been
after some Arsenal football (soccer to my American friends) shirts which cost a
bomb £40 each that’s $80 he wanted both (£80 $160) so for the first time in his
life he has allowed us to do birthday & xmas together he always hated that
he had his birthday so close together with xmas, he was suppose to be born on
xmas day but was late I got so fed up waiting that I asked my fairy (yes I had my own fairy as a child called Joe, who
didn’t?) to hurry him along! (yes I was certain back in the 70’s before scans
that I as having a baby brother) My mother went into labour about an hour after
I requested it they found 2 notes behind the Christmas tree one was requesting
my brother & one was thanking them for my brother (I couldn’t write but that’s
what I told them they were, always polite!) my granddad even offer to swap
birthdays with him but M declined! Anyhoo getting off the point again (I’m such
a rambler) we sent them early he is slightly happier I wish I could do more for
my wonderful sister in law but I think only time is going to heal that broken heart!
Being a big sister myself I know how hard it must be.
So I’ve got a couple of baby cards to do as the cycle
continues 2 more boys
We don’t really do Halloween over here although the kids
have picked it up off all the American TV we get so it is getting more popular
but we do November the 5th guy falks night or the greenman which is
the pagan festival it took over instead but it’s not a card thing although I’m
sure the card shops would like us to make it one! LoL
I need to do the wardrobe change over & try stuff on
make any repairs replace anything, as it’s really getting colder you can really
notice the difference the leave have changed colour & most of them are on
the floor now & there is defiantly a bite in the air it’s snuggle time! And
of course it’s getting darker so taking photos of my stuff has to happen real
quick although Mr G has bought some very snazzy portable studio lights but I much
prefer natural light although I shouldn’t knock it till I’ve tried it! And there
is a small pile of laundry to be done (as always)
Got a blogger friend coming over in November get to meet
another stranger friend, already got her daughter here been fun being a tour
guide hope I haven’t border her to tears already B let me know when you want me
to take that half day & B’s daughter let me know when you want to come over
& finish watching firefly!
I’ve started designing my Christmas cards, digitally as well
as physically, as well as designing a few presents digitally. I’m trying to
make more of my Christmas presents this year and I’m really going to cut down
on spending tough I know but Christmas is about friendship, family, love, joy,
food not about getting into more dept! so it will be chocolate Thornton
lolly pops all round & some hand made gifts and a request not to spend a
lot of money if any on me! And I’m going
to make an effort to go and see my friends they are all over the place nowadays
so I will be doing some day trips!
Ok better get going Sunday is almost over & I’ve been trying
to up load this all day!
Seeya hugya *G*
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