Wednesday, 24 February 2010

the things you do!

Yet another old holiday snap. Ok, so we're young(ish) and fit(ish) and we like to keep active. We picked up the bowls and played (well kind of!). We made our own rules, did our own things and had hours and hours of laughter. Great times.

Ally
xx

Monday, 22 February 2010

Yet more snow!

So yesterday was the first day back to school after half term. When I left for work it was raining!My normal 20 minute journey took me an hour and it was a relief to get to work let me tell you!
I couldn't believe how much the snow was settling when it was so wet before!


The school playground.



...and the school field.


It was so pretty though that I couldn't resist taken some photos!
Ally
xx



sad news

I said that this would be a crafting blog, but today we had some really sad news. Simon's cousin died today. He only fell ill in November and was diagnosed with c but it was just too much. He was only 42.

This isn't really the place to share private news like this but I'm sure you'll agree that this is an exceptional circumstance.

I'd like to think we're all thinking of him and his family.

Ally
xx

Saturday, 20 February 2010

Pancake day!

So pancake day has been and gone but Simon and I had a great time. He cooked them and flipped them. We had such a laugh!
I've made this page but am not sure if I'm that keen on it now. I liked it when I'd made it! I think it's too busy!
Still, at least it holds the memory and that's what scrapping is all about isn't it?

Ally
xx

Thursday, 18 February 2010

Holiday page

So this is another page from a holiday Simon and I took back in 2006. For some reason the photos did not print at all well but it was the best that I could do. The papers have been inked with distress inks and the old tickets were from my stash.
Do you like the flower? I made this from instructions on how to make a ribbon flower but just adapted it for paper. Again the edges have been inked and it is secured with a small flower shape punch and a brad. I think it's really quite sweet.

Ally
xx

Wednesday, 17 February 2010

Weekly challenge

Over on UKS I have joined a team. Not only has this inspired me to do more scrapping but I have also taken on one of the weekly challenges.This challenge was all about change. The top photo was taken on new years eve on 2004/5. The bottom photo was taken when Simon and I spent one Saturday evening strolling around London and the South Bank. I got all excited when I found Pudding Lane because The Great Fire of London was our topic for the term, so had the photo taken to show the children when I got back to school.

Journalling is something that I need to work on. I've been a 'sugar coating' journaller so far (thanks Alana for the analogy) but am trying to move on to a 'donut' journaller. You never know, I may even hit the jam soon!
Is journaller a word? Hmmm not sure but I like it anyway!
Ally
xx

Tuesday, 16 February 2010

Holiday header page


Seeing as I've only just started scrapping, I don't have that much 'new' stuff to scrap. So while I try and build up some newer photos I'm going to scrap a holiday that Simon and I went on in 2006.
I have no shame in admitting that I am a snob at heart, but I have to say that I love butlins. We always upgrade and eat in the posh part with tablecloths, leather chairs and napkins. We go out and about during the day and then we have entertainment in the evening. It's not everyone's cup of tea but we enjoy it.
Sorry about the glare on the photo, I just couldn't get it right.
Ally
xx
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