sugar and spice

Well, today's was Elfred's day out. So we set off up to WOW HQ.... He was a very good passenger :) :) He had a good look around HQ and then it was time for his photo shoot....I think he's a bit of a poseur !!! Sally very kindly made me a birthday meringue, full of thick cream, Nutella, hazelnuts and yumminess, so even though it was a week early, there was no way it was going to last, in fact it didn't even last 1/2 hour. But Elfred got in there before it all went.... More adventures tomorrow.... Hugs Marion xxx - Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

.....Play with Ribbon and Tulle...... Our little Elfred ..... Yes he's been named !!!!! Was a little bit naughty and got caught up playing with the ribbons and tulle. Serves him right LOL !!! If I can untangle him he's coming on a road trip with me tomorrow. In the meantime, I've been working on a layout class...dates will be announced soon... Here's a little sneak :) Some of you may know that on the 16th I turn 50 !!!! Well, Nina (bless her heart) arranged a surprise gathering last night. I was absolutely gob smacked, just the fact that people had travelled from as far away as Surrey, Hertfordshire and Suffolk, and so many lovely customers were there, meant the world to me, unfortunately, it's a terrible picture to share with you but sadly it's all I've got :( I'm truly honoured to be blessed with such friends in the industry as Julie Hickey, Paula Pascual, Emma Godfrey, Leandra Franich and hubby Mark, Tania (WOW) Ahmed, and EVERYONE else I know. THANK ...

Nina bought our little guy a pressie..... He's got his very own sleigh, how cute is that !! The votes have been coming in and so far it's very close for Elfred or sparkle.....keep them coming. Most people are email me with their suggestions and that's fine :) :) Hugs Marion xxx - Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Seeing as it's Friday and mum and Chilli are in, you just know the kettle isn't going to get much rest. But look, they've got a little helper..... He's very well trained you know ;) Hugs Marion xxx - Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Our cheeky little Elf is practising his embossing skills...... Obviously he's gone for the best WOW powders. I don't think he's mastered it yet, but he's getting there :) :) We've had some great name suggestions, so I'm going to list them below and you can vote for your favourite. You can email, blog or Facebook your favourite Here goes..... Bob Willie Nicholas Malcolm Nolly Stan Eddie Cyril Ernie Alfie Ned Timothy Claude George Noel Robbie Rodney Arthur Colin Elfred Sparkle Pix Percy Evan Rodders Alfie Elfis Elfie bubbles Elfie Naughty spice Ssshelf Scamp Bertie He's very grateful that you've all taken the time to make suggestions and so are we :) :) Hugs Marion xxx - Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Our little Elf is being educated in craft today...... He's peeking over Nina's shoulder while she teaches some of our lovely ladies..... We're gathering a list of name suggestions, that we'll post soon and let the voting begin Hugs Marion xxx - Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Well.... What do you think our Elf should be called, he's a wee bit cheeky and I have a feeling he's going to get up to lots of mischief...but, he NEEDS a name... Here he is having a bath in our drawer of yummy buttons....if you look closely you can even see the bubbles !!!! At least he's clean :) :) Myself and Nina managed to have a little play this afternoon....so what did we opt for ? Project Life of course!!! This time we made a couple of quick and I mean, QUICK cards, it's a no brainer for card making. Then, while I had my mojo out I had a play with my favourite die at the mo.... I love the simplicity of this die, coupled with Heidi Swapp Color Shine, Sequins, Twine, Diamontes and a WOW stamp, it makes for a quick and easy card. Fold your Kraft card stock in half, die cut 3 rows of hearts, splat some Color Shine, stamp the word Love, stick on some sequins and fill with a little Diamonte, tie 2 twine bows and adhere. Just round one of the corners off front and back ...