Sorry for being MIA

Hi everyone, so sorry I haven't been around to leave comments : (   I went off to Torquay with a slightly dodgy back, I haven't a clue what I did to it. However it was was a million times worse by the time I got to Torquay. I think the 9hr. coach trip did it no favours at all. I spent the week in agony and living on Painkillers.
THEN..... I had to face the 9hr trip home, it was a nightmare to say the least with my back in total Spasm.
 I had to give in and go to the hospital on Sunday, and get some perscription painkillers and then had tto see my own Doc on Monday morning who gave me Valium to release the muscle spasms. Well you can imagine where I have been  when he said take your Codene Phosphate, 2 paracetamol, and a valium all together...lol
I had to take 4 valium a day....me!!!! I can sleep anywhere at anytime normally, without added help : O
Well enough of my moans, but I had to say sorry for not calling round, this is the most I can manage to do at present as its so painfull to sit for long, but hopefully I will feel better tomorrow. I have been up today instead of laying flat on my back. The lounge carpet has got a footpath worn  in it today, so I think things are maybe improving a little and I can do some gentle exercise tomorrow..  : )) A walk around the block sounds good. Catch you all as soon as I can. xxxx Hugs to everyone

Autumn or Summer!!!!!

Not sure what the weather is doing but I ain't complaining, isn't this great to see the lovely sun when you wake up :))
 Well I bet you wondered what my Anniversary surprise was... Hubby took me to book another holiday break...wowee!! we got back from Newquay on Friday and we are off to Torquay next week so had better get my clothes sorted again super quick...lol
I just have one worry, I hope my precious daughter doesn't have fun with my stash whilst I am away. She is away in Cyprus at present, but she will be home by the time I go away. Please watch for any posts from her and tell her to keep off my goodies (Craftingfever) She can use my stamps but she had better keep her hands off my Papers and Copics :0  only kidding Panda, you know mummy will share...worry! worry!

Well enough Waffling from me I had to find time to make my card for the Sugar Bowl Kiki's Sketch challenge, I just hate missing this challenge so here it is, I hope if I was lucky enough to win someone will tell them I will be back within a day or two...lol  Just imagine losing a 4 Sugar Nellie stamps prize...YIKES! doesn't bear thinking off...lol   not that I expect to win but who knows. This time its a  Fab Sketch by Kiki and optional theme is Autumn. I thought these lovely papers that I bought at Harrowgate show would be perfect.The papers are Prima/Fairy Flora and I love every one in the pad, I wish I had bought two lots now   : (

and here is the insert.. by the way the brad on the front is burnt orange..not pink, very strange how the camera has kept the eyelets colour correct and not the brad!!

 Thanks for looking and any comments you leave, I love you stopping by and always grateful xxxxx Have a Lovely day whatever you are doing.

Aww!! young love xx

Well another one nearer our Golden, Its our 47th Wedding Anniversary today, how the years have flown! I can't believe how fast they have gone its frightening ..Gulp!  We had our first date on the 24th Sept 1959 so we have actually know each other 52yrs.............................................. and two days...lol must not forget those two days :))

Well here is the card I made for Den, I have to say I was well pleased with it, it turned out better than I expected.

 We are now off to town, he said he wants to surprise me...whoo hoo what can it be. I already got my pressy 6wks ago a beautiful eternity ring. (I bought him a black onyx ring too) I had an eternity ring many years ago but it needed repair and it wasn't worth the cost of repair. This is different :o it is more than I ever dreamed of. Well here is my card for my one and only love and best friend,  oh! what a load of mush eh!!...lol

 Catch you all later, and will try and do some bloghopping. I think I haven't quite caught up after our trip to Newquay yet.
See you soon xxxx

Farewell for a little while & A Smile

Just a tiny post before I go off to my bed, Just wanted to say I will not be able to call on your Blogs for a few days as going off to Newquay :)) I will catch up with you all next weekend, so be good and don't be having parties without me will you.
I will leave you with a smile... Children always come up trumps don't they.
A father was driving his son home from school one warm summer evening, When a Woman in a passenger seat of a Convertable car  travelling in front stood up and waved. She was Stark Naked and as the father reeled with shock, his Son turned to him and said  "Daddy have you seen that Lady, she has got no seatbelt on.  :))
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A six yr old little girl was watching her mother desperately trying to get Ketchup out of the bottle when the phone rang. the little girl picked it up, the person on the other end asked if mummy or daddy was available. The mother looked aghast as the little girl replied..."No sorry my daddy is at work, and my mummy is Hitting the bottle"......lol
 Catch you all soon, Be good and stay safe xx
Hugs Mau xx

OK I give in!!!!!

Good Morning all, Well I have had to submit to getting on with Christmas cards, I cannnot believe I am making Christmas cards in September...lol What will I do in Nov/Dec.! but I just could not resist inking up my lovely Sugar Nellie candy from Elaine. Isn't this image so sweet and snuggly,it reminds me of the little birds that used to sunbathe on my big bulldog's back, she used to just turn her head as much as to say "ok but sit still I want to sleep" awww!! I love it xx

I have followered the Challenge Sketch and used my scraps so I think its not too bad really. I added a Chipboard Snowflake with a little sparkle added. I think the only thing I don't like is the sentiment, I am not into these printed pre-made ones or whatever you call them but I thought the colour was perfect so its on. 

The insert still needs a white bit with a verse, will do this at a later date. Well must dash as I am going shopping for odd bits for my little hols, will be away f or a few days next week in sunny Newquay...huh! we hope!!!!!

I will link this to challenges .....

The Sugar Bowl 67... Erika's Sketch/scraps
Fab'n'Funky 90 ...eyes down Bingo..right hand line
Kaboodle Doodles 84...Chipboard
 

Woweee!! Loook what I got xx

Remember the other day I won the Sugar Nellie Stamp from Elaine http://atechnophobesblog.blogspot.com/ well she said she was going to add a little extra to the package as it looked a bit pathetic on it lonesome...ha-ha how can a Sugar Nellie look pathetic I ask you!! But I know thats not what she meant...lol but I certainly did a whoop of joy when I found two SN in as well as a "Fizzy moon" Yes true to her word she did add extra goodies and look what came in the post today.

 I just can't wait to play now. I think I have to give in to my vow never to make a Christmas card before Nov/Dec and ink these little cuties up.
The Ribbon is just mouthwatering too, and I am a real sucker for ribbon at anytime. 
A Huge Thank you Elaine, you are one very generous lady, and I just Love my goodies xx.
 Huge Hugs and catch you all later today xx 

A little DIY for Grace

Hi Everyone, sorry been missing all week, I have struggled with Mojo in amongst other things. We have been trying to lay some patio stones and I think I am just getting too old to hump heavy things around any more. Today I can hardly move for my ribcage and Hip complaining big time.... Old age or what!! I don't know but I am getting a real weakling....lol Serves me right Hubby kept telling me to leave things and I insisted on helping....Doh!!
Well onto a little more DIY of a kind and in a must nicer way, I decided I was a little tired of my doilies and as I don't have a Doily Die : (  I decided to make my own with a MS punch :)
The card is for the Sugar Bowl  Marlena's Sketch challenge which is a sketch by Marlene. I thought it was such a lovely Sketch I decided to keep it as it was and not twist or turn it around.( what I really mean is I made sure not to stick it on the wrong way....lol   I used this adorable image "Grace" and added Wild Orchid Flowers and Pearls to embellish. The Turquoise DP is from DCWV Nusery and the Pink is "Fluer" from the Lauren Making Memories both were mounted on textured  cardstock.

Well off to have my long soak and a painkiller and hopefully I will be more mobile tomorrow. I will try and catch up with you all very very soon.
Other challenges I am entering are....
Card Makin Mamas...Digi Challenge 28
Fun with Shapes and More.. ..What you want
Jellypark friends Friday challenge... get punch
Stamp Something ..September Digi Day                                  
Huge Hugs to you all xx