tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post7562458402003022781..comments2024-03-23T12:41:51.389+00:00Comments on Barbara Gray's Blog. One Day at a Time.: Celebrate good times!!!!Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13395889137439058863noreply@blogger.comBlogger123125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-20350861555088662622014-03-07T19:54:19.727+00:002014-03-07T19:54:19.727+00:00Hi Maggie Well mixed success. I tried all six aga...Hi Maggie Well mixed success. I tried all six again making sure they were well clicked home and I actually got 2 to work but no luck with the other 4. Still 2 is good I can crack on with those I'll just have to change more often. Thank you so much for your help. :o))Crafty Granmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11735067745409429299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-19647602715032764292014-03-07T09:17:02.817+00:002014-03-07T09:17:02.817+00:00Fabulous card once again Barbara. I love to take m...Fabulous card once again Barbara. I love to take my kids to that restaurant for that very reason, their reaction is priceless every time :)<br />Angela Drummondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17040070406734345879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-42243408233474253152014-03-07T07:58:03.859+00:002014-03-07T07:58:03.859+00:00Thanks for the ideas Maggie. I am pretty sure th...Thanks for the ideas Maggie. I am pretty sure they are clicked into place but I will go and re-try now making absolutely sure about the click. All your assumptions are correct - fine tip nibs to add on, nibs on top of bullet end of ProMarker. I'll let you know how I get on. Thanks again xCrafty Granmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11735067745409429299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-10965896323109671662014-03-07T02:31:17.291+00:002014-03-07T02:31:17.291+00:00Another fab demo . I am one of the grateful for t...Another fab demo . I am one of the grateful for the step by step bit as I just struggle with the lighting aspect of art and where shadows fall - not that I let that stop me trying but it never quite looks right But as my Gran would have said 'Practice makes perfect' and with your help I know it's true lol!<br />After reading your blog I thought about uplifting comments and I found my self thinking about a Freind who passed away last year . He was a chap who had learning disabilities , he was the one who taught me so much. I was with him when he got his diagnosis of terminal bowel cancer . He took a few days to process the information and about a week later after quite a heavy conversation about what it all meant and what would happen next he seemed to be thinking things over and then said " I can still go out for coffee and cake ?" I reassured him of course he could to which he said "that's good as at least now I don't have to watch my weight" made me stop and review some of my own perspectives as he did during the whole journey we had found ourselves on. For the last birthday I had with him he gave me a little sign saying 'nothing is so bad as long as you have a good Freind and cake !' It truly is the simple pleasures in life and good friends that really matter .<br />So it's another big thanks to you Barbara as I have grown in my card making confidence thanks to you and been able to make some extra special , personalised cards to thank my fab friends for being my rocks in a sometimes bumpy road ( as gran would also of said - it's all a learning curve !)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13452809732613220317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-82077035341438884812014-03-07T00:43:32.299+00:002014-03-07T00:43:32.299+00:00I love this technique and use it quite a bit. May...I love this technique and use it quite a bit. Maybe it's me being a Rightie but I tend to go for Bottom Right lol x As for celebrating in public I think that if you do not want to share in other peoples happiness (you never know some of it might rub off) then stay at home. Some people just love a moan (listen to me lol). And changing the subject just thought I'd give you a report on Jo Rice! I met her today in Glasgow, got a lovely hug from her and had a little chat. She was very helpful filling my basket up with goodies. Doing great Demo's with the stencils. I would have loved to have stayed and talked to her longer but she had to get back to the demo's and I was distracted....couldn't keep my eyes from wandering over all the stamps. We missed you being there but Jo is doing fine. (she did offer to bribe me but it wasn't necessary) Oh and I have to say what a sales woman Heather is. I asked for the feather stamp so she found me the large and the small and the verse and with a very wicked grin (she was trying to look innocent) held them out to me...seeing them all together like that was just not fair so of course they went in the basket too...no will power when it comes to your stamps! So now I have made an executive decision...not going to bed, going to catalogue my new stamps and stencils and have a little play. I also got the corner flower stamp with the freebie flowers today from the Postie when I got home...brilliant end to a great day xxxxEmma Burnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07056896325074249077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-79664444245527122172014-03-06T23:29:04.047+00:002014-03-06T23:29:04.047+00:00A great tutorial, the shadow is so effective. Must...A great tutorial, the shadow is so effective. Must get the dies and stencils. Anne xWelsh Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11007989517977194069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-73124539465209470602014-03-06T23:07:32.853+00:002014-03-06T23:07:32.853+00:00super technique. will be repeating bottom left ad ...super technique. will be repeating bottom left ad nauseum now........ bottom left, bottom left, bottom left, bott.........xxTheresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09228573719518500700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-72119487576124767292014-03-06T22:57:11.113+00:002014-03-06T22:57:11.113+00:00Excellent tutorial, even I should be able to manag...Excellent tutorial, even I should be able to manage the shading! Celebrate? Well it looks like Spring might be sneaking in (fingers crossed) so let's celebrate that :)Debbie xxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447491479530254503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-13701918917455449402014-03-06T22:47:12.659+00:002014-03-06T22:47:12.659+00:00Right, that's it, no more phaffing around, I a...Right, that's it, no more phaffing around, I am going to have to get these sets. I've been umming and ahhing now since Sunday (that is to say my bank account has been umming and ahhing) but my heart says yes, yes! Another winner Mrs Gray. Well done!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02379907230747638425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-31952989223876087412014-03-06T22:45:54.835+00:002014-03-06T22:45:54.835+00:00It might sound strange, but at my husband's fu...It might sound strange, but at my husband's funeral last year, the exit music was "Always look on the bright side of life". He loved Monty Python and it made everyone smile and remember the good times. Now it is going to be going round in my head tonight, but it also reminds me of the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympics, a great celebration. xx Maggie<br />MaggieC (Silvercrafter)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13560733295194874288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-58944131697636687672014-03-06T22:34:07.480+00:002014-03-06T22:34:07.480+00:00That is so funny I would just love to have seen th...That is so funny I would just love to have seen the look on the women's face lol.<br /><br />I was at the SECC today and Jo was brilliant, I didn't get the chance to chat to her but if you could pass on to her how much I enjoyed her demo. I was in the wheelchair sitting behind her (looking over her shoulder). I might get the chance to speak to her over the weekend as I will be at one of the other or Theuva stalls helping to demonstrate. I have bought your new blending mat and really look forward to using it.<br /><br />Keep smiling and keep using the wheaty bags.<br /><br />DxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10713024292935777476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-83413002648814678602014-03-06T21:53:18.165+00:002014-03-06T21:53:18.165+00:00Wow this sentiment banner really pops, what a clev...Wow this sentiment banner really pops, what a clever idea.Inspiring as always dearie. I love the atmosphere in Frankie and Benny's - only been there for breakfast lately - yummy pancakes and bacon......... The music is fab too.I'm sorry if you're going to go somewhere like this at night you have to enter into the spirit of it.Life is too short to be miserable - live each day to the full and have fun.Hugs Debbie xDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12346877505862524109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-51357333563966998172014-03-06T21:36:38.090+00:002014-03-06T21:36:38.090+00:00Thank you for coming to to see us at the SECC, It ...Thank you for coming to to see us at the SECC, It is always good to see so many old friends there<br />and hopefully make some new ones ! Hope the neck is a little easier Barb xxdjroeablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06130823053675132265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-87127678251337431992014-03-06T21:16:37.391+00:002014-03-06T21:16:37.391+00:00Great day today at the SECC in Glasgow...Missed se...Great day today at the SECC in Glasgow...Missed seeing you there but 'your team' where doing a stirling job. Bought far too much but looking forward to using your stamps and stencils tomorrow and going to try this 3D effect too! Love the quality of your stamps and stencils and you lead where others follow! Crafty hugs xMac Mablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179537412594312594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-22773927593785330922014-03-06T21:01:43.219+00:002014-03-06T21:01:43.219+00:00This is such an effective use of a very tiny amoun...This is such an effective use of a very tiny amount of ink - I love the 3-D look....and you can get the effect without wearing the special glasses!! My Clarity order arrived yesterday and when I woke at 3 a.m. this morning, my goodies were the first things on my mind, so I had to get up and see if I could get the effect - I'm happy....it looked brill! Thank you Barbara for all the hints & tips. I look forward to seeing what you've been up to every day! Take care, Carole xMrs Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17747923413884157546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-36354810903905560792014-03-06T20:53:27.905+00:002014-03-06T20:53:27.905+00:00I will be taking my husband to Frankie and Bennies...I will be taking my husband to Frankie and Bennies' next Thursday, it's a BIG one, he will be sixty. I wonder who else he shares his birthday with?!?Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10137157892564025409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-10269178746873157542014-03-06T20:37:20.275+00:002014-03-06T20:37:20.275+00:00The shading on this is brilliant, such a handy car...The shading on this is brilliant, such a handy card to have in ones stash. I purchased this stencil a couple of weeks ago and have used it on 3 cards already as its so useful. Thanks for a super daily blog its much appreciated. Jane xCastleKelly Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06454313932971779355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-84228738318215980252014-03-06T20:21:56.867+00:002014-03-06T20:21:56.867+00:00Thanks for the tutorial my stamps came this week -...Thanks for the tutorial my stamps came this week - what lovely envelopes they were packed in too.<br /><br />It's hard to celebrate as I had sad news yesterday - someone I worked for/with died. A great and lovely man who was described as a scientist who changed the scientific world. I will celebrate his life as he wouldn't want us to be sad. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15417099686284477252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-23034972123537859112014-03-06T20:17:43.998+00:002014-03-06T20:17:43.998+00:00Every day is a gift and that is worth celebrating....Every day is a gift and that is worth celebrating. Really enjoy reading your blog Barbara, always makes me smile. x <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03553970004178840782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-83733060040439982482014-03-06T19:53:40.769+00:002014-03-06T19:53:40.769+00:00So pleased to hear your news Beryl. Thanks for ano...So pleased to hear your news Beryl. Thanks for another close up with this set Barbara, me I just celebrate life, the older you get the more appreciative you get of living!! XxLoraineChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11981879709978567145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-10191211622036853252014-03-06T19:49:35.950+00:002014-03-06T19:49:35.950+00:00What a terrific step-by-step!!! Love the effect! T...What a terrific step-by-step!!! Love the effect! Thursday is always a celebration for me as I don't work on Fridays, so I'm celebrating the weekend by making some creme egg cupcakes tomorrow! Thanks for the opportunity 😀<br />Margaret CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-81811435963216861522014-03-06T19:36:20.231+00:002014-03-06T19:36:20.231+00:00Great tutorials with the word sets, we have had ce...Great tutorials with the word sets, we have had celebration s for my hubbies 72, our twin grand daughter s 21st and 2 of our 3 daughter in laws birthdays all within 6 days A great week<br />Thanks for your blog it brings a bit of" me time" each morningAntoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10934493039132316438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-7360354110276156392014-03-06T19:35:38.559+00:002014-03-06T19:35:38.559+00:00Its my eldest daughters 40th celebration on Saturd...Its my eldest daughters 40th celebration on Saturday with a big party! How old that makes me though! Love the new word chains and need them soon! LindaAttic crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986480513864014740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-14674347848934282012014-03-06T18:47:14.302+00:002014-03-06T18:47:14.302+00:00Love the step by step.Well at least you had a good...Love the step by step.Well at least you had a good meal and a good laugh thrown in.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05869850403602974505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5012372152948410381.post-82383149454841573712014-03-06T18:46:46.234+00:002014-03-06T18:46:46.234+00:00My children love to go to Frankie and Benny's ...My children love to go to Frankie and Benny's especially if we are celebrating. <br />Thank you for the step by step instructions. The photos are brilliant, they make it so easy to follow. The word chains and stencils are on my wish list.<br />LesleyStamping Bubbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16779061544094284274noreply@blogger.com