Scrapbook page! Ribbon Storage idea

I got fed up of not being able to see my ribbon, so I have organised it better. I used large book rings, one ring for each colour and tied the ribbon on to them. I then hung all the rings on a coat hanger which hangs on the knob of my craft room cupboard. It's so much easier to see what I've got, instead of sifting through tangled knots in a box! Also, I have actualy completed a scrapbook page! (shock horror!) I used to do lots, but got a bit carried away with mini books and gifts. It feels really good to get back to 12 x 12 scrapbooking.

Crop Class

We will be getting a sneak peek of the class at the weekend on my blog. I have asked for 11 kits for the following people who have confirmed: me, Carol, Karen, Nina, Zoe, Marie-Noelle, Tricia, Chris H, Chris G, Irene, Ellie. If you want a kit and you are not on the list please let me know a.s.a.p. or you will be disapointed. Thanks.

Christmas Crop

Saturday 12th December we have our Chase scrappers crop. Sue is bringing her shop from Crafty Stash, and there will be a class kit provided for £12 for those who want to do it. The room hire cost will be subsidised this month= just £3! We are having our annual buffet too, just bring something to share. If you want to, bring a £5 scrapbooking gift for our secret santa gift exchange. I always look forward to the Christmas crop, it's become just part of Christmas for me. Spending time with great people, doing what we love - what more could a girl want from Santa?
If you love Christmas you will love these! http://www.jacquielawson.com/cards_christmas.asp
Jacquie Lawson's amazing interactive Christmas cards. This woman has single-handedly captured the essence of everything wonderful about Christmas in her cards. Enjoy:)

Seasonal treats

It's my favourite time of year! The day I get out the autumn basket is always a marker for me - Christmas is on the horizon! It symbolizes nights in snuggled on the sofa, Christmassy movies, and that twinge of excitement in the air. I have been having a go at making some cards too. I was given a lovely watercolour painted card last year and kept it, so here is my version, with added stickles for sparkle! I am loving watercolour painting :-)

Sprinkles

Stacy Julian has been around in the scrapbooking world a llooonnnnnggggggggg time! I like her outlook, and her simple scrapbooking style, and most of all, her attitude. I LOVE the sprinkles section of her website. If you have time, it's very uplifting.
http://stacyjulian.com/sprinkles/

Decorating

So sorry I have not blogged much recently. I have been decorating the living room, and what seemed a small job seems to have gone on for ages. It's the domino effect!! I was given a chest of drawers and I wasn't sure about the colour, but I needed more storage space in the living room, so I painted it. Even with good paint it took 3 coats. I'm pleased with the result though, and I now have a great place to store the grandchildren's toys and games, plus pens and paper etc. I will never have to hunt for a pen again:) All the DVD's fit in there too, and the remote controls will have a home. The fireplace was to be a quick job. Or so I thought. I sprayed it with 3 coats of Plastikote stone effect paint. It gave it a nice texture, but it didn't seem scratch proof and I didn't like the colour, so I did a top coat of satinwood silk. It's a lovely finish, and looks much like stone, but a far cheaper option. It's all taken me ages. I have painted 3 walls with Crown "on the rocks" (gorgeous colour on) and just have the last wall to paper. I got some lovely Laura Ashley paper, £20 a roll, reduced to £1 a roll in the sale :) You gotta love a bargain- especially a quality one! So that's what I've been up to. No time to scrap with all my lovely new stash. I'm looking forward to our crop class, felt covers for books on 14th November. There are still a few places so contact me if you are interested.