Well what a start to my week. Mammogram Monday (routine one). I was the first one for the day. Although she was really lovely and really chatty, she said are you ready to be a little man handled. What can you say, No, or go for it! When she started her man handling, I said GOOD GRIEF you could have warmed your hands up, and because of that I think she gave that dial an extra tweak, then said, right hold your breath!. when all I wanted to do was shout Ouch! and then slap her, or is that just me!. Four photo's later, and red raw from the clamps I left thinking thank goodness that's done and dusted. Fingers crossed now for a good result. I really don't think our men folk know what we go through. If they had their bits man handled with cold hands then slapped in between 2 plates, squeezed till they want to shout Ouch!, told to hold your breath, and say cheese!! I dread to think of the obscenities. Sorry ladies!!
I hope you are all managing to finish your Christmas shopping and wrapping the presents and have placed them under the tree ready for the big day. I am sooo behind this year, never known a year like it. Claire & Craig can't think of anything, but then again want so much! Craig with a new home & Claire with baby on the way. We have already bought all the baby furniture for the nursery and are in the process of carpeting Craig's lounge and he wants a wall unit for his big TV and man stuff ( Games ), but that's nothing to do with Christmas.Got To get things sorted this week.
Paul said he wanted to buy me the new Platinum machine as he is fed up with me saying the other machines don't cut in the middle, what do you think? Do any of you have this machine, and would you recommend it. Rose I think you said you had purchased this machine, what do you think of it? Is it worth it's money?
Anyway, enough already! Here goes with this weeks card.
Hope you like it!
Products used:-
Creative Expressions- Foundations card- Black, Custard & Coconut White
Creative Expressions- Sentiment- Sweet Thought stamps
Creative Expressions- Glacier Ice
Creative Expressions- Pearls
Sue Wilson- Embossing Folder- Large Climbing Vines
Sue Wilson- Finishing Touches- Magical Butterflies
Sue Wilson- Finishing Touches-Maidenhair Fern
Sue Wilson- Embossing Folder- Large Climbing Vines
Sue Wilson-Frames- Tags- Alexandra
Spellbinders- Fantastic new Cinch & go Flower Dies
http://drakesfieldcards.blogspot.co.uk
Morning Tina, wow what a stunner today, I love it, the flowers are fantastic, a special card from a special lady.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you about the mammogram, it has to be done but ouch is certainly the word I shouted but wanted to say a lot more, the air would be really blue if our men had to have their bits done like this...............I am chuckling away here just imagining it. But on a serious note it is always best to get it checked when called, I had mine in the summer only to be called back, had to have a biopsy which was a very worrying time but it was found to be just a fatty deposit with nothing to worry about, so I would always, always urge everyone to do it.
Still got lots more to do before Christmas, but getting there.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi June
DeleteWhat a lovely thing to say about me and my card, Thank you x.
I think you're right about the air being blue if our men folk had to do this.Good grief could you imagine that look on their faces, what a sight!
I'm sooo pleased your worrying call back was just a fatty deposit, what a relief.
I'm still chasing myself and not even close to catching my self up.
Big Hugs June
Tina XX
Hi Tina
ReplyDeleteI agree with you completely about the men bits being handled and clamped , ouch .
A beautiful card again ,such lovely roses and colour you have used Tina ,
Sorry i cant help you with the Platinum , i had a new GC then the Platinum came out shortly after { well thats about right } lol.
Have all my cards & presents now sorted , posted some cards and hand delivering the rest along with the presents ,took the Wreathes on Sunday ,so all i have to do now is the shopping {Dread Food Shopping with all the hustle and bustle } then that is me sorted and ready for Christmas.
Have a lovely day Tina, hope Claire is thriving in good health.
Elaine H X
Hi Elaine
DeleteI agree with ouch!, with a little giggle too.
I have the latest cut n boss, and on all the plain dies it's brilliant but on intricate dies even a fraction from the edge won't cut first time and using the spray m boss too.
WOW you seem so far ahead with the Christmas preps, I'm no where near ready. Claire & I go to the church next week to lay flowers for my mum, older sister and the youngest of my 2 older brothers, and mums 2 friends.
I do the meat shopping at the wholesalers, and I give Paul a long list to get the rest as I hate shopping with a vengeance, even clothes shopping! Although I do like the Mothercare shop I frequent on the way home from one of the wholesalers.
Thank you for a lovely comment, glad you liked the card.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Morning Tina. I know what you mean when you get on about your mamogram it's not fun. When i went for mine the lady was lovely and she told me that her hands were cold and that i should think of something lovely like a holiday that i had enjoyed as it would be uncomfortable. What she didn't tell me was the plates were freezing cold and that she was trying to slice them off. So pleased i only have to go back every five years. For once i seem to be ahead of myself with the christmas decorations and the presents bought and wrapped there is just the shopping to do and i will get that next Wednesday when my hubby is off work as i can't carry shopping because of my back and hips so i would be lost without him. He is a little treasure but don't tell him lol. This weeks card is stunning. The colours are gorgeous and the dies you have used are lovely. I am just hoping that santa is going to be nice to me next week as i have been a GOOD girl lol. Hope you dont think i am been cheeky but is there any chance you could do one of your fantastic tutorials on the cinch and go flowers. You dont have to do it now as i know everyone is very busy. It could be a one for the new year. That sounds frightining. Hoping you and your family are well. Take care Tina and have a lovely week. PS Forgot to mention the platinum matchine my friends husband bought her a one for an early christmas present and she loves it and the fact you can use your grand calibur plates with it is a bonus. Hope this helps.
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes.
Denise T x
Hi Denise
DeleteHow can you think of a lovely warm holiday then get slapped between 2 cold plates, also I never go topless on my holiday's either, and expected to be man handled or am I just prudish.
All these ladies that are up together with Christmas put me to shame. I really do need that stick of dynamite.
your secret about your hubby is safe with me. Glad you have been a good girl, what are you hoping to get!
Really pleased you liked this weeks card, and the lovely comment too. If I finish the replies today I will do a demo later today to go on tomorrow. ( Thursday ).
Thank you for the info regarding the machine, I had better get on and order one!
Big Hugs
Tina XX
What a gorgeous card Tina. I have not seen there flowers before they are lovely. Another item added to my wish list lol xx. I agree with Denise one of your tutorials would be greatly appreciated.
ReplyDeleteI would be interested in what people say about the Platinum machine xx
I'm all set for Christmas. It's my daughter's birthday on Thursday so we are all out for a meal on Friday x
enjoy your week xxx
Hi Maria
DeleteThank you, glad you like my card, and I love the flowers too as they are another another quick one to make. If I get my replies finished to day I will put a tutorial on tomorrow.
Happy birthday to your daughter for Thursday, and have a lovely meal on Friday.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hello Tina, just love your card today, love your tales too.
ReplyDeleteOn the Platinum machine I would say go for it, it's brilliant and you can swap plates for the GC ones. I love mine, also have the GC Ebosser
( in the loft) and baby blue but I love the platinum.
Hugs Jean xx
Hi Jean
DeleteThank you, really pleased you like my card this week.
Thank you for hands up om the Platinum, I really must get on and order one or I won't get it for Christmas, I hope I can remember what I did with GC plates.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina
ReplyDeleteWhat a beatifully stunning card, I'll say it again, you really do have a signature style. No one makes cards as flowery, delicate, pretty and with all manner of dies. This one just took my breath away.
Hope I'm not taking liberties asking this, maybe after Christmas could you demo those cinch and go flowers in one of your "flower craft" posts please? Seeing a flat image on a retail website of the packaging never gives us a good idea of how to go from die cut to flower! These are so realistic and go beautifully with the maidenhair fern.
The tests we ladies have... those boys are so lucky!
Organised? Noooooo. No cards made, have had to admit defeat on doing them all, last week was another write off and keeping blogging brief so I can wrap 3 gifts and write cards for tomorrow and Thursday without wiping myself out as I have visitors Weds then my PA Thursday. Will make a card for my nanna and hopefully also our respective parents but I lost enough time as it is. A lot of people getting vouchers this year as he's not through with work til 23rd so shopping was online and at the supermarket. Have at least got some ready made pastry and he's going to make mince pies with me tonight. Think he can spot a frustrated crafter when he sees one!!!
Ok, must have breakfast then feed Billy, who sends wags and woofs. Hugs to you and the family,
T x
Hi T
DeleteWhat a lovely comment to leave about my card, Thank you T x.
I'm going to try and get a tutorial of the Cinch & go flower for my blog on Thursday. I hope you come back to read this as I wouldn't want you to miss it.
I'm really sorry T that you are having such a tough time at the moment, and having visitors as well that can be tiring as well.
Sending you gentles Hugs & Billy a Big fluffy Hug
Tina XX
I totally agree with the mammogram experience and your suggestion about our men having theirs done, I'm sure they would then invent a less uncomfortable test for them.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card, love all the textured layers and your pretty foliage and flowers.
I hope you get your lovely new Platinum machine for Christmas too.
Lorraine
Hi Lorraine
DeleteI agree, the men in our lives would have heated plates covered in a thick wadding, and I reckon they would want a cup of tea and biscuits for their ordeal too.
Thank you for the lovely comment this week about my card too.
I will get on and order the Platinum, because if I wait for Paul to order one there will be another new model.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Tina, another stunning card, very WOW! Now on the Platinum machine Patricia has it and loves hers, she has a post up showing a lantern she made, she was able to cut the whole thing out of a sheet of card as it cuts so well in the middle. Haven't got things to buy as ours get money that isn't much but they can buy what they want, grandsons will get small amount of money they will be able to buy or save. Grand daughters will get little girly bits. I give money towards shoes etc. xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Hazel
DeleteThank you. I'll go and have a look later Hazel. It seems to well liked by the ladies here too.
We have bought a few of the younger children vouchers this year as they like to go out in the new year and spend them in the sales so they get more for their money.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina, Well I am back on the scene as we flew in on Saturday and are staying in Egham at our daughters house .Paul will be spending the festivities here with us so we are all together!
ReplyDeleteWhat a privilege to be on the Internet again! One doesn't know until you don't have access !
Your card is as usual stunning,love the design,colour and of course the flowers!!!
Looked back on your blog and all the other cards and tutorials are gorgeous and can't wait to get my hands going again and follow the instructions.I am getting really bored!
Had all my Christmas cards done before our furniture went into storage and have now send them all.
I am so glad I had my mammograms done in Spain! as they are really very gentle and you hardly notice the plates. Yet when I had them done in Holland I experienced the same as you describe,aren't men lucky!
Glad to hear Claire is fine and it won't be long now until March! Time flies.
Hope Paul gets you this new machine!Tina.
For now take care ,big hugs Tina, love Jane B.XX
HI JANE
DeleteLovely to have you back albeit for a little while. It's lovely that you are going to be together for Christmas. Unfortunately it will be my 1st Christmas day without Claire, but will see her boxing day. I hate this sharing lark.
Thank you for the comment on my card this week and the earlier ones too, glad you like my tutorials, hopefully another one tomorrow on the new Spellbinders Cinch & Go Flowers.
I know you are itching to get back to crafting again, and I can't wait to see some more of your stunning work.
I think I might book my next Mammogram in Spain, I'm sure she gave the machine an extra tweak because I moaned about her cold hands. Anyway, glad that one is over for another 3 years, just fingers crossed for a good result. Men get away with far too much, I agree!
Claire is blooming, and yesterday sent me a recording of our little granddaughters heart beat, Gosh it makes it so real. We both have something good to look forward to on the 1st of March, or for us there abouts.
Sending you & Henk Big Hugs too, missed you!
Tina XX
Hi Tina a Gorgeous card today looking forward to doing birthday cards now .
ReplyDeletemammogram oh no enough said .
jeanie
Hi Jeanie
DeleteGlad you like this weeks card. I've made all the Christmas cards I'm going to make this year, so like you other celebration cards to look forward to.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Oh my WOW WOW WOW TIna your card is stunning I love it & the flowers are Gorgeous they look so real.
ReplyDeleteLike a Wheely Bad I wou love a tutorial with this die thank you.
Love & Hug's Lynda xx
Hi Lynda
DeleteAnother triple Wow, Thank you so much Lynda. Tutorial on it's way, hopefully tomorrow.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina, I walked to have my mammogram and was told that the machine had broken down and they would have to reschedule so I had to go back 2 weeks later. But anything aok. I had my platinum machine last week and it's great I do use my gc plates and they are ok too and of cause the raspberry plate for embossing. Even with a4 embossing folder the results were very even and detailed all the way through.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card by the way.
Christmas hugs Clare xx
Hi Clare
DeleteSuch a pain to have got all the way to the hospital after all the anxiety only to be told machine is out of order. Really pleased you had a good result finally though.
Thank you for the info on the Platinum and the GC plates, must look mine out again.
Glad you like the card too.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
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DeleteHi Tina what a fabulous card, I always look forward to your posts as they are always so different. The flowers are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteDo hope your bits have recovered and I totally agree that our other halves have no idea what we go through in the name of good health. I did laugh at the thought of them having their bits squished like us.
Sincerely hope your results are ok
Wendyxx
Hi Wendy
DeleteThank you Wendy, what a lovely comment. I do worry that they might start looking samey!
my bits are now recovered and no longer red. I laughed at your comment about the men folk. Now wouldn't that be a sight for sore eyes, or watery ones anyway!
Thank you Wendy, my fingers are tightly crossed.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Lovely card. I also have the platinum machine it wonderful. Have tried all the others and this is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteHi Bev
DeleteWelcome! Thank you, and for the info about the Platinum.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hello Tina,
ReplyDeleteRemember me!! Haha! I didn't manage in last week - things just happened!
I'm sorry about that . I love the cards - both of them!! Today's is a really beauty from the matting and layering right to the focal point! Really gorgeous. Those roses are to die for!
Speaking about dies! I bought the Platinum machine too. I'm really pleased with it. It has cut dies cleanly which I couldn't really cut with even the teal GC. Having watched Sue Wilson use it and how she used the GC plates , I was even more impressed. It gives more options for sandwiches if you see what I mean! I hope you manage to get one.
In case I don't pop in next week, Happy Christmas to you and your family and I hope you all have a lovely time together.
Love and thanks for a lovely blog!
Myra xxx
Hi Myra
DeleteIt's lovely to see anytime on my blog, and thank you for your lovely comment on my cards. I can't wait to get my order in now for the machine. I missed everyone of Sue's shows as my recorder decided to have a day off and refused to work, of all the day's I was fuming!
I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas too. Enjoy!, and it's thanks to lovely ladies like yourself that make it worth doing my blog. Merry Christmas Myra.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina all of your cards are beautifully stunning, I have just received mine today but wont try it till Saturday, I am looking forward to putting my most intricate die in the middle, I shall keep you posted. I too am looking forward to the cinch n go are they the Becca Freken ones? xx
ReplyDeleteI mean I received my Platinum machine today.
DeleteHi Liz
DeleteThank you, that's really a lovely comment to leave. I'm glad you will receive your machine today & have fun time on Saturday. I would love to know how your intricate dies pass through your machine. I look forward to hearing from you. Yes they are Becca Feeken dies. She makes some amazing cards. I've just ordered some of her latest dies and can't wait for them to arrive.
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hello Tina,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card, it's absolutely stunning and the butterflies just look as though they have alighted for a rest on the frame. I love it.
Now as to Mammograms. I have never had one that was "comfortable", and I hate the part when you come out of the changing cubicle and have to walk over to the machine with nothing on your top half. It's degrading and unnecessary. I sometime wonder if they take a savage delight out of it. But now I am of a certain age, I will not have to go through the indignity and agony again YIPPEE. I know that I sound like a prude, but it's just the way I was brought up.
I'm miles behind this year, we have had a lot of upset and illness these last 5 months, so I'd better get myself sorted. And people will keep sending me cards ha ha.
I hope Claire continues to blossom and her pains ease, that Craig continues to settle in to his new home, and that you get the chance to rest and enjoy your Platinum machine when it arrives. Your husband sounds like a keeper!!!!
Maureen xxx
Hi Maureen
Deletewhat a lovely comment to leave about my card and butterflies, Thank you!
I'm with you on the part when you walk in the room with everything exposed, you are literally left in their hands. I was brought up in a very prudish home, and find it difficult to bare all to strangers and feel very intimidated. Thank goodness that's it for another 3 year's fingers crossed.
Thank you Maureen, Claire is continuing in the right direction, and is looking blooming beautiful. Craig is enjoying making his house into a home with our help & bank balance. Bless Him! It's just lovely to see the look on his face when another job is finished. Priceless1
Paul's not so bad, too late to train another, so I think I will keep this one X
Big Hugs Maureen
Tina XX
Hi Tina,
ReplyDeleteThis card is stunning. I can't justify purchasing yet another set of dies...yet! However, I do think this set may go on the list. I looked at the flowers and thought they looked like the new Spellbinders one, which I have just bought, and hope i can produce flowers as beautiful as yours. Any tips?
I can't help you with the Platinum machine. I am very happy with my Big Shot which I use with a precision plate.
I really sympathise with you about the mammogram. I had breast cancer a few years ago so I am fairly rigid about having my checks every year... let's say that the discomfort of a mammo is far better than the hell that is chemotherapy. But enough of that.
You sound as organised for Christmas as I am, and ours gets here before yours! That International Date Line has much to answer for!
Thank you so much for the photos you post of your cards. I think we share a similar taste in cards but I don't have quite the same delicacy with my results. I will persevere nonetheless. I just want to know how you do those flowers!
Warmest regards from Australia (and it is warm)
Jan from NSW
Hi Jayem
DeleteSorry I missed this comment before the tutorial one. Lovely to see you again, how are you?. I hope that the dies you have just bought turn out to be the new spellbinders then you can put a different set down on your list!
Really sorry that you had to go through that awful ordeal of breast cancer and the dreaded chemo. I have watched my friends and Claire's bridesmaid go through chemo and it is Bl--dy heartbreaking. Luckily they have all fought that battle and I'm really pleased you have too.
I still have sooo much to do, I might even have to admit defeat this year unless I use a stick of dynamite.
It's a lovely comment you leave about my cards and I'm really pleased you have the same taste in cards.
Oh how I would just love to see the sun for just a few hours, It's got to be a least 2 weeks now since we have seen that golden orb in our part of Wiltshire. Having withdrawal symptoms now.
Warm Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina,
ReplyDeleteFully agree with Jan(and you) mammograms are a damn sight better than breast cancer. And men don't know they're born anyway! If they had to give birth the human race would be extint by now.
I have grown up with a much more sober attitude to Xmas inasmuch we got "presents" that we needed and one tiny one that we didn't. So I would have no hesitation to say that Baby furniture and carpeting the lounge are the Xmas presents.
I've been in bed for the past 2 days with a stinker of a cold, chills, the lot. Chills have gone now so I shall endeavour to write all the Xmas cards for England to make sure they go out tomorrow.
Oh and yes, the Platinum is the one I've always wanted. Cuts like a dream - did you watch Sue's shows where she explains more about it.
Hugs, Rose
Hi Rose
DeleteRemember me! Sorry I haven't been in touch, I really don't know who is nicking the hours out of my day. I will email you soon and have a chat, or I will ring you.
We spent so much on Claire's wedding, and Craig is not likely to get married anytime soon so we gave him an amount to put towards his deposit for his new apartment and have bought furniture for his new home and the lounge carpet and a supa dupa wall unit is it. No more! he has had the same as Claire now, and his home is looking stunning or it will do when we finish it.
So sorry you have been poorly Rose. Glad you have got rid of those awful chills. Claire has a horrendous cold at the moment and said she now has to cough with her legs crossed!
I missed all Sue's shows and I am really hacked off about it. My recorder decided to have a day off and refused to work on the timer, and to find out later that she used the platinum was the icing on top of a very angry day.
Talk soon Rose
Big Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina,
Deletechills have left me but unfortunately the cold hasn't as yet. Spent another horrendous night coughing with a nose which demanded to be wiped round the clock. Not much different now that I'm up but I've GOT to get my UK cards written out and sent off TODAY.
Speak more soon.
Hugs, Rose
Poor you Rose, I hope you feel better.One little tip, try using a tissue instead of the clock! Sorry, I really do hope you feel better soon X
DeleteBig Hugs
Tina XX
CHEEKY!! Filled one of those charities bags with used tissues and no sign of abatement. BUT last night I got a few hours sleep - YIPPEEE..
DeleteHugs, Rose
Cor Blimey Rose, we give old teddies and clothes in our charity bag. Yours is going to be a bit of a shock.
ReplyDeleteBig Hugs
Tina XX
Hi Tina.
ReplyDeleteMy ur card is gorgeous. I love all those flowers on it. Where did u buy those from? They are so very pretty.
I'm glad u went for ur mammogram it's so important I think. I don't know if u r aware that I'm going thru Brest cancer treatment just now. I was lucky to find the llump by myself after having a mammogram clear last year. I'm only 41 but I keep telling everyone to check their boobies!!!!
Hi Tracy
DeleteI did read on Sue's blog that you were going to have start chemo, but I had no idea it was breast cancer, what an awful thing to have to go through at any age, but you are still so young too. My sister has stopped going for hers, personal choice. I tell her it's a ten minute test, but she is adamant. I will be thinking of you and will send you daily positive hugs, hope you feel them. If it's not too personal please keep me informed of your progress. If you don't want to do it on my blog, my email address is dfc2210@hotmail.co.uk.
Big Hugs Tracy
Tina XX
Hi - I'm new to your blog but I'm so thrilled to have found it! This card is simply stunning! I've examined each photo up close and love how everything flows so beautifully together. I just recently purchased the Cinch and Go flower dies so I haven't had a chance to play with them but I see such possibilities and will be watching for your video and future flowers. I love the layers you've created and your color choices are fabulous. I'm fairly new to Creative Expressions and Sue Wilson products but I've been purchasing dies as often as possible. I'm recovering from complications of multiple fractures of my pelvis and shoulder so my crafting time has been extremely limited this entire year. Of course, that hasn't stopped me from watching lots of youTube videos and shopping online for new products. I receive so much inspiration from talented designers like you and hope you can feel how much you are appreciated for sharing your gifts.
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I had a very unusual Christmas this year. We weren't able to decorate at all and gifts were either ordered online or were gift cards. Just before Thanksgiving, my husband was diagnosed with a very severe heart condition. Combined with my injuries from a bad fall and we realized that trying to have our traditional Christmas was just not possible. We are waiting to hear test results from Mayo this week to find out if my wonderful husband will need a heart transplant. In spite of a difficult year, we had a special Christmas as we spent the day with my son and his family, including two precious grandchildren. There were lots of decorations, great food and holiday cheer plus my 84 year old Mother flew out to be with us. It definitely was a different Christmas but one we are thankful for nonetheless.
I am looking forward to looking at your previous posts and look forward to seeing what you will share in the future. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Hi Sandra
DeleteI don't know if you will come back to read this, but my goodness aren't you having a tough time at the moment. I'm so sorry to hear your husband is poorly and that must have been one hell of a fall. Thankfully you spent Christmas with your son's family and two grandchildren and goes without saying your lovely mum!. It's really lovely when I get a new crafter joining my blog, it makes it so worth doing, I can't think of a more gentle pastime, and it's lovely to know you enjoy it too.
I look forward to seeing you again soon, hope you get some positive results for your husband.
Happy New Year Sandra
Big Hugs
Tina XX
I forgot to say Thank you for such a lovely comment about my cards X
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