Fat Book Pages

Well they got the weather right yesterday it was certainly hot here. Unfortunately they are now saying that was summer and it's all over and done with now. I'm still hopeful of a late Summer and a lovely September especially as I'm back off to Devon at the end of the month. I'm sure it's just a coincidence there's a craft show on in Exeter at the same time as I'm there!

I signed up for a cat and dog fat page swap ages ago and have been lacking in inspiration so keeping putting off making any pages. Well yesterday I decided enough was enough and I really needed to get on with them. I didn't have that much time but thought I should at least make a start. So I have managed to complete all the backs of the pages. I always try to make the backs interesting as well as the front although it's never decorated to the same extent. This time I made a really simple backing page on Photoshop including all my details within a paw print.

Here are the finished backs and I really hope to get around to the fronts soon!

Hope everyone is well

Claire

Another Birthday Card

Well the weather forecasters keep saying today is going to be a hot one but blink and you'll miss it as we're back to rain tomorrow. I've got my fingers crossed for today but it's not looking too promising here at the moment, hopefully it will brighten up. I hope everyone has some great weekend fun planned and you make the most of the weather.

I've made another birthday card for the birthday list on the CM&P Forum. I keep deciding I'm going to get myself really organised and make a load but as soon as I find the time to make any another birthday comes round and it's time to send it off. So no stockpile yet but I will get there in the end.

I've used my favourite theme of butterflies on the card and I really like the colours and the finished result. Here it is:


Hope you like it too.
Claire

Picnic was great

Well I had an absolutely lovely time today. It was great to see my friends who I hadn't seen in a while, I found out one is pregnant which is lovely and the others are all well and enjoying life.

The weather was fabulous, no sun but lovely and warm. The only slight problem was the toilets were out of order and there were no other ones close by so by the time I left I practically had to walk back to the car with my legs crossed - too much information I know but it is the truth ;-).

I meant to take my camera but completely forgot so there's no piccies to show you I'm afraid, maybe next time.

Post soon
Claire

Been baking again

I'm off out today for a picnic. I'm meeting up with some old work colleagues who I haven't seen in a few months. Lots of gossiping and catching up to be done. Regarding food, we are all taking something for ourselves and also a few things to share. I've decided to take a simple green salad for myself and have been baking today for my 'to share' dishes.

I decided to make things which were easily eaten i.e. no cutlery needed and not too sticky or messy, I've made:

• Chocolate whirly bread
• Cheese/garlic/tomato straws
• Millionaires shortcake

I haven't made bread in ages and really enjoyed kneading the dough and boy what a workout!! Here's the chocolate whirly bread, sorry the picture is a bit rubbish but I had to take it quickly before I succumbed and ate it ;-)

We're all meeting by the river, so I'm really hoping the rain stays away, the weather forecast is good but you just never know what's going to happen with the weather at the moment. I'm taking a jar of my home made jam for each of them as I think I've made enough to feed an army and I'll never get through it all!

I'm off to do my nails now so I'll catch up with you all tomorrow, hope you all have a good Friday. Claire

Blog Candy Alert

There's some blog candy up for grabs on Chrissy's blog, so pop on over and leave her a comment and you could be in with the chance of winning some great goodies. Don't forget to have a good look around her blog while you're there, there are some fantastic creations to see.

Claire

Another New Home Card

Hope everyone is well and the weather is good wherever you are.

I showed you a new home card I had made for a lady yesterday. Well her next door neighbour also wanted one for the girls. She told me to do whatever I wanted and there was no specific elements to include. I made another of my black, white and red cards which I am hooked on at the moment.

Here it is:

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Claire

New Home Card

I was asked to make a 'new home' card for a lady whose daughters are moving into their first flat together. She specified the wording on the front and asked for a picture of a house so that is exactly what I gave her. The picture of the three houses is decoupaged to give a bit more dimension and the card is white opalescent.

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Claire

2000 Visitors

WOW - I've just noticed I've now had more that 2000 visitors on my blog.

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who takes the time to visit and leave comments, it's lovely to know people are looking at your blog and are interested enough in what you're producing to come back again.

Thanks again

Claire

Making Jam

Hi all, just a quick post to let you know I've not fallen off the edge of the Earth!!

I spent most of the bank holiday weekend out and about so very little time for crafting. Yesterday I collected a huge box of blackberries from a local park and this morning I made some seedless blackberry and apple jam. I'm just waiting for it to cool down enough to open a jar and have a sample.

Hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend and the good weather.

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Claire

Birthday Treats

It's a friends little boys birthday today. He is now four and I thought a card with an added treat would be nice.

I've made another Thomas the Tank Engine front:

But the surprise is inside, when you flap the front down, inside are some gingerbread trains I baked earlier. The card is held closed with a little piece of velcro. It's the first time I've tried anything like this and I'm quite pleased with the end result, think I'll have to make a few more of them for other little one's birthdays, although I think I'll just put a little pack of Cadbury's Buttons or other such sweet in rather than making lots of biscuits each time!

Post soon

Claire