Saturday, 16 August 2008

Teachers gift

A few of my collegues often ask my to make some little bits and pieces for them at short notice as they now I like a challenge. Gillian from my work has twin boys , Aiden & Lewis (cuties - but total opposites) who are starting school this term. She wanted a little something different to give to their playgroup and nursery teachers.

Here's what I came up with: Altered Chocolate bars





Graphics are from PC Crafer with a little bit of my own creative flare (yet right) added in (ie. their thank yous).
So easy to do: get you fav choc bar (dairy milk or galaxy but keep the original wrappers incase anyone has allergies and needs to see the ingredients or sell by date), measure round the bar and length of bar and hey presto - make your wrapper - wrap and give out.
I'll be making some halloween ones shortly so look out.
sending scottish hugs
Tracey x

Tuesday, 12 August 2008

Before and After

Have you ever had one of those days when nothing goes right? Today was mine. So time for some light-hearted fun.

Cali had football tonight, and it was pouring with rain (again). I know I stay in Scotland but it doesn't always rain. So take a look at the photos below....bet you can't tell the before and after.



White on girls playing football is not a good idea.....must make a mental note of that to myself, LOL!

sending scottish hugs

Trace x


Don'tcha wish you had a blog title like me?

Thank you so much Paula.......

I LOVE IT !!!

Thank you so very much.

Monday, 11 August 2008

Birthday cards

I still can't quite believe that my baby is 8yrs old already. It only seems like the year 2000 was a couple of years ago. She is already a headstrong, independent, determined little lady. I hope those attributes stay with her (guess she gets them from her mum, lol).

She has started playing football for the local girls under 11yrs football club, Forfar Farmington and is loving it. Although I must be reminded not to put her in white socks, white shorts and a white sweatshirt when it is raining. She looked a picture last Saturday after training for almost 90mins, covered in mud but still smiling.


I know I'm a bit late but here is the birthday cards I made her from her mum n dad and her wee brother Conor.





Sorry the photos aren't that good. But aren't these new designs from Paula witht eh extras just fantastic. You can do so much with them .

sending Scottish hugs

Tracey

Thank You Card Swap

A big thanks to all the girls : Pam, Paula, Emma and Sheena , who took part in the swap of a Thank You card made with one of Paula's Pollycraft Designs.




I showed off the card (brilliant - might I add) that I received from Sheena in a few posts earlier. Here's the one I made and sent to Emma (Something Sweet/Pollycraft Creations):



Hope you like it Emma...sorry it was a wee bit late!

I know Emma has a couple of kids so thought a cheery snowman Thank you card would be great for the up coming Christmas season.

sending Scottish hugs

Tracey


Sunday, 10 August 2008

Another award...wow

Wylde Women Award

Paula from Pollycraft Designs awarded me this, and I am honoured.

Here are the rules:
1. You can give it to one or one hundred or any number inbetween - it's up to you. Make sure you link to their site in your post.
2. Link back to this blogsite (http://http://www.tammyvitale.com//) (so Tammy can go visit all these wonderful women.The Purpose of the Award is: To send love and acknowledgement to women who brighten your day, teach you new things and live their lives fully with generosity and joy.

Still have to decide who I'm awarding this to but will update you to let you know asap......


Thanks again Paula.....luv ya

Reporting back to Blogland

Have you missed me????? uh what do you mean NO!
I have had a little break from blogging for the 2 weeks that I have been off work.

I really haven't been up to much as money is a bit tight at the moment (isn't it always), so
we have just been slobbing around the house as a family (aw!).
Had a few days here and there, a couple of kids over for sleepovers, blah blah blah.

Of course August is a busy month of birthdays for me. Cali was 8yrs old on 1st....(will post her
cards a little later), my dad was 75yrs young on 9th and my f-i-l's birthday was today.
Still have lots more birthdays later this month.

How could I have stayed away soooo long,......great to be back.