Thanks Ali, very Much Appreciated

I have received this fabulous award from Ali aka Dragonlady - thank you so much. Sorry its taken me a few days to acknowledge it but I have been a busy crafty bee!
The rules are:
I need to pass this award on to five people, post on their blog to let them know I left this award, and then I need to answer a list of questions in ONE word. One word – now that will be difficult if not impossible – apologies now for breaking the rule – hey, but that's why I exist, isn’t it??!!! LOL

So here we go:
1. Where is your
cell phone?... ummmmmm,not sure!.
2. Your hair? Brunette
3. Your mother?…in her castle
4. Your father?… same castle 
5. Your favourite food? …all
6. Your dream last night?…I conquered the invading aliens – I know, I’m crazy! 
7. Your favourite drink? … tea
8. Your dream/goal?… for a happy, contended family. 
9. What room are you in?… craft bunker 
10. Your hobby?… stupid question! Hazard a guess! 
11. Your fear?…not being able to provide for my family 
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years?… not considered that one – am happy now! 
13. Where were you last night? … in my comfy bed 
14. Something that you’re aren’t?…twiggy
15. Muffins?…peach and raspberry from Starbucks
16. Wish list item? …ummmmmmm, Golden Gel Acrylic Paints
17. Where did you grow up? … countryside, in the family castle
18. Last thing you did?…fed the family 
19. What are you wearing?…PJs
20. Your TV?… what’s one of those?
21. Your Pets?…8 Cats – excessive I know! 
22. Friends? …everywhere
23. Your life?… busy but happy 
24. Your mood?…a little tired
25. Missing Someone?…my parents – they live to far away 
26. vehicle?… Volvo
27. Something your not wearing?…undies!
28. Your favourite store? …All craft shops, Debenhams, Selfridges! 
29. Your favourite colour?…lots – blue, pink,purple…… 
30. When was the last time you laughed?…at work
31. Last time you cried?…cant remember 
32. Your best friend?… other half
33. One place that I go to over and over? …work!
34. Facebook?… yes - occasionally 
35. Favourite place to eat?…Bees Knees Bistro,Harvey Nics restaurant, Pizza Express

Think I learnt a lot there too! I sound quite the crazy lady! LOL

I would like to pass this award on to the following people to say thanks for their comments and support.
Penni , Sue, and 3 gorgeous Funky Fairies Eileen, Ginny and Lou.
(I understand 100% ladies if this sort of thing is not you - if you want to play and pass it on please do, if not then thats good too! )

With love SuzyX

WOYWW!

Afternoon everyone!
This week I have a very busy and messy desk.
It is littered with all the projects I have started at Graphicus' Paradise Retreat at the weekend.  This is the unpacking - I've not had any time to finish/play with it all yet!
They kept us busy as you can see!
In the top image there is an arch shaped book we were working on - it still needs piecing together, to the top left is a card we started stamping onto acetate and then backing with gold leaf - that was fun!

In the middle of the next photo is a "shrine", taught by Jean Hardy from Crafty Individuals still in need of "something", below that are some canvas boards that I started to alter and make a wall hanging and below that is a book we made - that we stitched together - yes! me with a needle!
To the left of this - still in a bag -  are numerous stampbord pieces which will be boxes!

I am hoping to finish all these and will put photos on when done!

I need more hours in the day, and more days in the week!

Looking forward to having a nosey at everyones desks on Julias Stamping Ground!

SuzyX

After the retreat!

I had such a fantastic weekend at Graphicus' first ever Paradise retreat. I learnt loads, met lots of wonderful people, worked hard - oh and I have never ate so well and so much!
I managed to finish zero projects and have a  hoard of pieces to finish - but I dont mind - thats how I usually work at things anyway.  I am looking forward to finishing them and will post piccies as I go.

One of our first projects underway........

..........our lovely "messy" table.......

 

The Graphicus team were amazing, they put so much into the weekend and it showed, a big THANK YOU to them.
After the retreat ended a large group of us headed towards the shop (sorry about the trip around the countryside Lou - satnav took us an interesting route!).  We were kids in a sweet shop! Heaven!

BTW, Glenda, is you ever read this, my cats thank you for the purple/lilac paper carrier bag  - they have had hours of fun - its still in one piece but probably won't last the week!

Contended, but tired
SuzyXX

Where has the craft ROOM gone???

The craft bunker is now the packing bunker – I am off on my first ever craft retreat tomorrow until Sunday teatime!

Its up in Darlington, hosted by the wonderful Glenda Waterworth of Graphicus.

I am a little giddy kid!  The camera is going with me and I will post piccies if that's ok’d by the rest of the group.

We have a very busy agenda set out before us  - I am so looking forward to getting away from the stresses of my job and being able to chill from the usual household activities!

Teenage son cant wait for me to go!!!

Now, if he thinks he can get away with multiple misdemeanours he's very much mistaken – I have put into place a very full agenda for him with the whole family! He’ll be exhausted………… with any luck!

LOL

I am such a thoughtful mother!  Love ya Jake XXX

Excitedly

Day6 Project Funky Fairy Christmas Workshop

Ok, so I am skipping a day – for now! I will get round to doing day5 – but it wont be for a while!
Day 6s project is a snowflake decoration!

Great idea and so simple to make – just as well as I am wacked!
Until the next time

WOYWW

Its that time of the week again! I love this! Such a nosey person!
There's not that much going on – I am finishing a project for the Funky Fairy Christmas Workshop I signed up for! It will be a snowflake! Just waiting for the stickles and glue to dry!

Until next week!

day 4 Project Funky Fairy Christmas Workshop

Oh, I am so behind! Its now day 10 and I have just finished day 4s project!
It didn't help that the printer ran out of ink!

Anyhow – day 4s project was to make a candle holder – I made loads of mistakes, don't craft when you are tired! Still, I wont make the same mistakes again (hopefully) – you live and learn!
Some of the other folks on the workshop have made this into a holder for other things – eg a plant holder – ingenious bunch!
I am side-stepping day5 for now and going to day6 next just because of the time factor during the week! That’s nearly ready but I am having to wait for the glitter glue to dry!
Watch this space!  LOL
TTFN

Day 3 Funky Fairy Christmas Workshop

Here's what I have made for day 3 projects.

A Gift box and a mini album.
A very pink theme going on here! I love these bright and  bold colours! Very me!
I reckon its gonna take me a least a month to finish everything! Will keep me busy and out of the shops I suppose!
Hugs

O’ Christmas Tree…….

Here's a card I have made on request by my OH! He has some friends/colleagues living in France so asked for one with a French greeting on!
He loves cute cards – and this was very appropriate since this is what happened several times last year  - certain mischievous cats leaping up and into the tree!  Funny when you think back – especially walking into the living room to find one clinging to the middle of the tree! I didn't laugh at the time!
I have entered it into these challenges:
PBSC – theme is a song – O’ Christmas Tree
Colour Create – blue, silver and white
Allsorts challenge – Bring out your Bling! – plenty of that!
Lots to Do – to use distressing – I have torn the edges of some of the cardstock.
and
Create 4 fun who’s sketch I have used.
Materials used
Stamps - Penny Black, coloured with Marvy watercolours and glitter gel pens – doesn't pick up very well at all in photo!
DPs are from Papermania – last year I think
Everything else found in stash!