My first concert!!

Well I went! My daughter and I set off from Eastbourne at 10am off to London. We went to Covent Garden and wandered around looking at the various shops and performers - talk about working hard for the money! Fancy standing there and having to drum up custom and then keep them entertained for about 20 mins. My goodness did they work hard. We had a lovely lunch and then after wandering about a bit more, we decided to get the tube and move nearer to O2. That's where things went wrong - we were talking too much and missed the way to Covent Garden tube and then turned the wrong way down the Strand and ended up walking over Westminster (or was it Waterloo) Bridge! My poor feet. We finally got to a tube station but I was flippin' shattered by then!!
Anyway we got to O2 and got there just as the show was starting. We were in seat number 546!! Right up in the gods but a brilliant view. The steps up to the seats though were almost sheer! Bit frightening I have to say.
The O2 was completely packed, and had been for the previous two nights as well. Absolutely stunning seeing that number of people. Then the curtains went back - I have to say Cliff was pretty darned good - he sang quite a few of the old songs, not many new ones, but we could all sing along with them. He went off a couple of times to change his outfit and probably have a rest, but the Shadows stayed on all the time. They were absolutely brilliant - played all their well known tunes and the sound - wow! Just the same as on the record. They were really good.
We had ordered a shuttle bus to get us to Victoria station in time to catch the last train to Eastbourne, and we just made it with minutes to spare. We finally got in at 2am! I slept very well that night but in the morning I was so stiff! So I didn't go into work and had a lazy day at home. Slept really well that night too.
But it was a memorable day and I am very grateful to my daughter for buying the tickets and also taking me to my first concert ever at the age of 60!!
Wonderful xx

Friday, 25 September, 2009

Here I am at work. No.2 son has 'borrowed' the car to get some furniture from Ikea so I'm stuck here til he collects me! He's promised he'll be back before 5pm but we'll see!! Everytime my kids do this to me I vow it'll be the last time, but you can't say no really can you?
For my 60th birthday in January my daughter bought me tickets to see Cliff Richard at the O2 on Monday! I've never been to a live concert in my life so now's as good as any, isn't it? I'm just a bit concerned as to how good it'll be - for goodness sake he's nearly 70!! I can't believe my first concert is to see a 70-year old singer!! Anyway he's always been an idol of mine, so we'll see. I'll let you know what it was like. I might even get some pictures and I'll bore everyone with them!
I'll be back later xx

I'm back!

Well no 1 son has gone back to Australia now!  Bit sad to see him go but I'll see him again in February so not too far away.  We had a lovely time - very hectic 5 days - but he saw everyone he wanted to, so that was good.  Consequently not done much card making but have been having a bit of a play with my new Cute Companions stamps.  Not quite got the hang of them, so nothing to show just yet.
However, I've got pictures of other cards I've done so I'll get some of them together.

This a card I did for my ex-husband's 60th birthday (don't ask!).  I put in the shrink plastic pair of slippers as a sarcastic gesture which I'm sure was lost on him, but I liked it, especially as he's older than me!  Again it is good old Cute Companions number stamps which I do like and some of the Christmas stamps too.

This is one of those hidden cards where you pull each side and get three cards in total and use a plastic bag for the mechanism.  I saw it demonstrated a while ago on Create and Craft.  This is how it looks when you get it:

and then this is what you get when you open it.  Cute isn't it? 

I've used Little Claire duck stamps and coloured with sakura glaze pens and used yellow flock for texture.  I was quite pleased with it. 

I'm off now to have a mozey around.

Back later x

I'm back from Debden

Had a wonderful time - it just went too quickly. Was quite productive - made the two ordered cards that had been requested and made a further 5 little cards. Here's a couple of them:

This one was using the Edwardian Lady CD and used a really pretty punch I borrowed from Tara at Debden (thank you Tara).  I fell in love with this punch.  Must try and buy it.  Was pleased with the card - it looks so delicate.

This one is very similar to the above one but is using the Jayne Netley CD which I got from Joanna Sheen.  This is another classic CD with wonderful flowers and animals on which can be used over and over again.  Also that punch again!

I'll just find one more picture so there are some different ones:

Again this is using the Edwardian Lady CD, both the pictures and backing paper.  Really lovely.

Right I'm off to do more crafting.  Supposed to be cleaning the house cos my son's coming over from Australia to stay for a few days on Friday.  I've got as far as vacuuming downstairs and my bedroom.  The room he'll be staying in at the moment is an absolute tip as its where my grand-daughters play and you can't get in it!  I keep looking at it, but just don't know where to start.  I'd much rather do my crafting!!

Byee! x

Hurray - I'm off to Debden 8 September, 2009

Hi all
I'm going to Debden this weekend - hurray - just imagine two full days of nothing but crafting, eating and resting! Way to go! Got myself sorted and have put together lots of cards I'd LIKE to do, whether I actually do them is another matter. So when I get back hopefully I'll have more to show you.
See you later bye xxx

Well, I've done it again!!!!

Yep, I've done it again! Cute Companions presented the new Winter stamps and CDs and guess what, yes, I couldn't resist. I've ordered them all! I just daren't add up how much I've spent on all the stamps and CDs I've got now. Its horrendous, but I still say, I've got to get them all whilst I'm still working and before I retire! Can't wait now for them to arrive.
Byee Liz x

Bloomin' lovely

Hi there

Isn't this weather lovely?  Its such a shame to have to go to work when the weather is so beautiful :o(.

Work today was quite hectic, but at least the day went quickly and now I'm home!  I'm getting geared up to watch C&C/Ideal World tonight at 9pm as Jayne Nesterenko and Cute Companions are presenting a new set of stamps and CDs.  I've seen pictures of them, and not so sure I want them all, so will see them tonight and then decide!! 

Here's another couple of cards I've made recently.

This a card I made for my new grandson last year.  Can you believe he's nearly one already.  This template I 'borrowed' from my friend Linda, who does such beautiful cards.  She was doing this at a crop I went to and she very kindly let me borrow the templates and then even sent me some of the paper, as I couldn't find it anywhere.  Thank you Linda.  You can see her cards here: http://www.lindascards.com/.

Well blow me down!  What a surprise!  Guess what I've used to make this card?  Yes, you're right - Cute Companions Summer CD and stamps.  This is such a lovely child's card in the playroom.  I cut out the windows and put some acetate behind so you could see through the window.

Hope you like them.  Byee xxx