Bens Book

This was made from corrugated cardboard and I painted the edges. The letters are Basic Grey monograms and BG Periphery papers. It measures 3inches, 6inches and 9 inches and was so quick and easy to put together. I also used the woodware flourishes page (.99p from Paperparadise) and covered them.

Natural Beauty

This page has sat half finished for months. I wanted to create a heart around the photo and was struggling to match the shades of brown. Then I had my lightbulb moment and realised brown buttons would introduce loads of shades of brown. Plus it keeps the picture open and not too heavy.

Lindas crochet monster

My wonderfully talented sister taught herself to crochet at some hideously young age. She had to teach herself because Mum didn't know how to do it, even though Mum knits and embroiders. I think she was about 8 and she read the pattern and followed the instructions. Something I have never had the patience to do.

Linda is into making these cool monsters and one arrived in the post for Ben this week, along with some long awaited for crochet flowers for my scrapbooking. Aren't these monsters just gorgeous!

Tag! You're It!!

I have been tagged for the first time ever thanks to Helena, does this make me a serious blogger?

The rules are as follows:

List one fact about yourself for each letter of your middle name.
Each fact must begin with that letter
If you don't have a middle name use your maiden name
If you're tagged you need to update your blog with your middle name and answers
At the end of your post you need to tag one person for each letter of your middle name
Oh and don't forget you need to leave them a comment and tell them they've been tagged.

By the way I am known by my middle name, my first name is Lucy. (an extra fact for free!)


Here are my fascinating facts!!(not)

R-REDHEAD and proud.It took me years, but now I'm cool with it.

U-UGLY feet, size 8, long toes, would love to wear delicate shoes but it isn't gonna happen.

T-TALKATIVE, as in non-stop, no control over my mouth, can't stand silence I don't know what to do with it!

H-HELPFUL or OPINIONATED it depends which way you look at it, I just can't help myself from telling people useless bits of information/advice about life, love and scrapbooking.


Now for the tricky bit, everyone I know has already been tagged, plus I'm not sure how I go about it so here goes....I better just check their sites to make sure they haven't already been tagged.

Sue has just re-started her blog so here is some homework for you Sue!
Micayla who is scrapping again now she has stopped being sick

Doubly Blessed

For my birthday instead of a card Helena made me this 12x12 page. Alot of hard work went into hand cutting the page and the letters. She made 2 the same and kept one for herself.
I debated over whether it should go in Bens album, Georgias or mine and in the end I put it in mine seeing as it was my birthday pressie. My album only has about 3 pages of me so any half decent photos are a welcome addition. (I keep deleting all nasty photos of me) so it's nice to have a pretty page in my book. I must learn how to do air brushing.......lol

Bens Crafty Aunties

These are the Wednesday Ladies, who having put up with my moaning for 9 months were delighted to see the little tyke last Wednesday. Many thanks to Norma who visited me daily in hospital when I was at my worst. She was the first to see the scan of the baked bean at about 6 weeks old. It feels like a lifetime ago....

Lovely Hand Made Cards

We have received some lovely hand made cards this week. A whole bundle from the gorgeous Wednesday Ladies. It is touching to know how much time and love has gone into producing such beautiful work. Each one is different and showcases the individuals personality and talent. I shall place them in a special box for Ben to admire when he is older. Thank you so much everyone.
I am sending you all a big hug and kiss xox