Horrible start to the day

The alarm went off this morning as usual at 6.45 am. I woke up with a start and thought "oh, I forgot to switch it off and it's Saturday". So I switched it off! Then I kinda came to and realised that it wasn't Saturday, it was, in fact, the start of my week!!! Monday if you like. Ouch!!! Anchor Boys was back tonight. Much as we complained it was actually quite nice to see all the boys again. Got 3 new boys but we only had 21 tonight which is about half of what we were used to at the end of the session in May - although 22 were promoted to Junior Section. Craig was made a group leader for the 2nd year running in Junior Section on Monday night so he's feeling very pleased with himself. I have been very remiss this week, I haven't been keeping up with challenges. I usually write them all down in my little book and then work round that with the crafting that I do through the week. Don't think I've written anything down since Sunday though. Must do better! Anyway, this is a card I made last night at Lorraine's. She said to bring our scrap boxes so this is what came out of mine!

Image - Fantasy Tree, Penny Black Cardstock - Chocolate Chip, SU Paper from Stash Ink - Chocolate Chip, SU Embellishments - Ribbon from stash Hugs.Susan xxx

Just a quickie (and a tiny card)

Thought I'd better pop on now in case I don't make it back later. Going over to my friend Lorraine's house tonight for a spot of crafting. Looking forward to it. If only to get away from the noise that is going on in my neighbour's house. Sounds like they have a pneumatic drill in there! And his pal turned the water off at lunchtime without telling anyone which was nice. And my washing machine was on. So if it's completely knackered, I'll be the one with a pneumatic drill. To their heads I was too knackered last night after party and parent council meeting to do any crafting but then I remembered I hadn't shown you this wee card. You might remember that a couple of weeks ago I went to the Craft at Home closing down sale. Well one of the things I bought was the Martha Stewart Happy Birthday punch and I threw this wee simple card together when I got home that night. Dead simple, but I love it. Especially good for men! Feels funny not to have a stamped image on it though. Cardstock and paper - from Stash Embellishments - Card Candy, Craftwork Cards Tools - Martha Stewart Happy Birthday punch Hugs.Susan xxx

So I appear to have lost 10 years....

It's been a busy old day. Coffee this morning with the girls and then when I got home I had to make a birthday card in time for Sam's birthday party at 5. And I did some tidying too, although looking round at the house you'd never believe that I had. Took the boys to the party from 5 till 7. Then I dropped Scott off with Andy, Scott's wee pal and his mum home, took Craig to Junior Section and went to a parent council meeting. Phew. While I was chatting with my friend and another of the mums at the Big Adventure I said "Ooh I think I put the wrong year on Sam's card, I think I put 1996". They looked at me like I had completely lost my mind and said "they were born in 2005 Susan.....". Mmmmmmm. Oops. So, this is the card I made for Sam's birthday today. Note the year. This is for Sam's 6th birthday. Sam was born in 2005. Not 1995! What a numpty. I shall recitfy the situation and stamp a new sentiment to replace the wrong one.

Image - Big Present and sentiment, LotV coloured with Promarkers Cardstock - Tempting Turquoise, Pacific Point, SU Paper - DSP Pack, SU and Party, Doodlebug I shall away now and stamp a new sentiment for the card. I'd go and craft too but I'd have to clear the table first and I'm not sure I can be bothered! Although there is some new Sugary goodness waiting there just to see some ink and some love so maybe I will after all ;)

Hugs.Susan xxx

In the interests of fairness

Here's a photo of Scott (and his pal Sam) when he was away with Cartha Queens Park RFC at Helensburgh today. Hugs.Susan xxx

Junior Great Scottish Run

Thought this deserved it's own wee post! Here's Craig yesterday having completed the Junior Great Scottish 3K run. He looks very pleased with himself and rightly so. I wasn't with him as I was doing the football run with Scott but Daddy was there to support him and capture this great moment. Well done Craig. Very proud of you. Hugs.Susan xxx

A fiesta of photographs

As promised yesterday these are the projects from the Stampin' Up retirement party that I helped Jen at. This is one of the demos that I did. The first photo is a demo was thrown together at around 12.10pm yesterday afternoon which was about 30 minutes before I was due to leave the house! Not sure why I decided that I needed another demo to do but there you go. Jen had asked me to use products that were retiring and the 3 sets that I've used I am gutted about their retirement. I use Basic Phrases a lot and the other two are both great sets for men and boys. Never mind though, onwards and upwards.

This next photo is one of the make and takes that we were doing, it was designed by Lorraine although my finished demo of it looks nothing like her original card. And the cards that the ladies produced during the M&T were all different too. All products Stampin Up unless otherwise stated. Stamp sets - Beware Pirates, Basic Phrases, Plane and Simple, Fresh Cuts (all retiring from catalogue), Baroque Motifs Cardstock - Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, So Saffron Ink Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red, Soft Suede Tools - Oval Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch Hugs.Susan xxx

Sweet Sassy Saturday

Yes, it's that time of the week again. At Simply Sassy you could win Luv A Latte from Funky Kits. Hugs. Susan xxx

A retiring afternoon

Spent this afternoon helping out my friend and SU sister Jen at her Stampin Up retirement party at the Campanile Hotel in Braehead. Had a lovely time with a lovely bunch of ladies. The SU retirement list came out on Thursday and details all the stuff that isn't making it through to the new catalogue which launches on 1st October. Contact me if you would like to see a copy of the list - I'll be only too glad to place an order for you. Jen also asked me to do a demo using some of the retiring products. I actually ended up doing two! That's all I'll say for the moment cos I want to share the end products with you later - I've taken the photos, I just don't know what I did with the usb cable for the phone!! For the moment though - here's the anniversary card I made for Andy. I did it in a CAS style and used WOW.... not as good as perhaps Ali would make but I tried!

Challenge DYSU - Friendly Critters Image - PB Hedgehogs coloured with promarkers Cardstock - from stash Tools - Hearts embossing folder, Big Shot Now, where did I put that usb cable..... Hugs.Susan xxx

I should really be doing something else

but I've spent time messing with the laptop and my phone and I've found the photos yay!!

Image - The Gina, Ladybug Crafts Ink coloured with Promarkers Cardstock - from stash Paper - Craftwork Cards Embellishments - Gems - SU Hope you have a lovely weekend, whatever you're doing!

Hugs.Susan xxx

11 years ago today....

Andy and I got married. Awwwwww. We've been out for a lovely meal but now I'm stuffed and don't feel in the least bit like moving!!! I was going to post the photo of the card I made for my friend because I know she's got it. Think I've deleted it off my phone though *rolls eyes*. Susan xxx

This post has taken me sooooo long to write!

I'm doing about 37 different things at the same time. I'm doing an SU order, doing the SN blog hop again but leaving comments this time, chatting to friends on FB.... trying to ignore the children etc etc. And what I really, really should be doing is making an anniversary card. For tomorrow. Yes, didn't get it made last night, remembered it was a friend's birthday tomorrow too so I had to make that card instead. I was quite pleased with it. Can't share it just now though just in case.... This is a card I made the other day for Yvonne's daughter's birthday. I bought this stamp way back on Hogmanay when Ladybug Crafts Ink were having a BOGOF on their stamps. This stamp reminded me sooooo much of Rachel that I just had to get her (and even if it was only to do Rachel's card).

Challenge -

Charisma Cardz - Anything Goes

Image - Upside Down Robyn and sentiments Ladybug Crafts Ink, Alphabet, Penny Black Cardstock - from stash Paper - a couple of new sheets, but I can't remember who made them! If I find them in my stash box I'll edit this post! Hugs.Susan xxx