tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30638511751468885352011-06-08T07:20:18.718+01:00Welcome to my blog. It's a combination of my ramblings, my hopes and prayers, my crafting, and most of all my journey with Jesus!MagicLadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07131060627741885852noreply@blogger.comBlogger281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063851175146888535.post-19630134998116393552009-02-11T19:42:00.003Z2009-02-11T20:00:55.063Z

I had a great weekend taking part in the UKS Whodunnit? Cyber Crop. I've joined in with 4 or 5 now, but this one was the most productive! I managed to clock up 830 points, and was part of the winning team - The CSIs :)Thanks have to go to everyone who made the weekend happen - but especially to ScrappyBunny who pulls everything together, and doesn't sleep for the entire weekend!Here are the

MagicLadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07131060627741885852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063851175146888535.post-82769288731107831482009-02-11T19:26:00.002Z2009-02-11T19:32:12.766Z

Before Christmas, I was contacted by a journalist, Tracey Spires, who was writing an article for Woman Alive Magazine about sharing passions. She wanted to use my association with FSUK as one of her case studies - I was delighted to help.Well, I've just found out that the article is in this month's issue - and also on the Woman Alive Website. I can't wait to see the article in print, as there

MagicLadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07131060627741885852noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063851175146888535.post-4919373900171430372009-02-06T13:34:00.005Z2009-02-06T13:39:42.257Z

I've been playing around with a possible logo for my team on UKScrappers. So, teamies...... what do you think?? I've also been getting ready for the Whodunnit Cyber Crop on UKS this weekend. Not sure how much I'll get done, but it's always good fun, and I'll download all the classes even if I need to do some of them after the weekend. Right - off to tidy the dining room! Watch this space for

MagicLadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07131060627741885852noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063851175146888535.post-53816726928990759322009-02-02T12:49:00.003Z2009-02-02T12:54:13.581Z

Yaaaayyyyyy - we've got snow!Thankfully, the schools have been closed today, so I didn't have to tackle the slippery hill - the boys are pleased as they've been able to play out in the garden in the snow. Not sure the dog was too happy about that though.Dad sent over a photo of Parker after his morning walk - SOOOOOO funny!

MagicLadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07131060627741885852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063851175146888535.post-34614896449208330392009-01-30T12:50:00.002Z2009-01-30T12:54:46.431Z

There are only 3 days and counting to the first of the FSUK Blog Challenges begins.Carolyn & Fiona are putting together a great series of challenges called "A Journey With God's People". Each week, they will be posting the name of another person from the Bible at http://fsuk-challenge.blogspot.com with a bible study and discussion on the FSUK Forum at www.faithscrappersuk.com. Check out the

MagicLadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07131060627741885852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063851175146888535.post-27732251107045291642009-01-20T10:59:00.003Z2009-01-20T11:01:52.299Z

I just wanted to let everyone know that we are organising a Cyber Crop on FSUK for the weekend of 27th February - 1st March. The theme is "Journey of Life" and there will be lots of classes, games, challenges, quizzes, fun and time in God's presence. So, if you fancy joining us, come on over to the forum and check it out - www.faithscrappersuk.com

MagicLadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07131060627741885852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063851175146888535.post-49862424884339129462009-01-15T14:00:00.002Z2009-01-15T14:06:01.458Z

I finished my layout for the Salt Faith Challenge Blog today on Self-Control - not something I'm known to possess in any great quantity.Feeling like poo today - I've managed to catch the cold/flu/lurgy bug which is doing the rounds, and was up half the night. Went back to bed around 5am to find James lying in my place :( He was REALLY hot, and Joe was complaining of a sore throat last night, so

MagicLadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07131060627741885852noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063851175146888535.post-88428645093792102652009-01-14T19:45:00.004Z2009-01-14T19:53:01.434Z

So, here's my first attempt at a Pencil Lines Sketch Challenge - the journalling reads "not the most flattering of photographs, but at least now I know what colours suit me!"Mum and I had a great time with our Christmas Pressies - a Colour Analysis with Marcia. I learnt a lot about which colours suit me and which don't, but it was a bit wierd looking at myself in a mirror for two hours!

MagicLadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07131060627741885852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063851175146888535.post-34426032062864039652009-01-11T22:46:00.002Z2009-01-11T22:52:28.968Z

Here's my design for the challenge at http://pollycraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/ - I'm so glad I found this one, as I now have another site to shop from, and already I'm in love! The designs are gorgeous, and very reasonable prices too.The image is a download from http://www.pollycraftdesigns.co.uk/ and is mounted on foam pads. The challenge was to use hand doodles on the card. Thanks for a

MagicLadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07131060627741885852noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063851175146888535.post-88483335618631107382009-01-11T19:33:00.004Z2009-01-11T19:38:00.737Z

OK - it's a day for firsts :D Here is my first Card Blog Challenge entry, for a challenge set on http://dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com/.The challenge was to create a card using at least 3 triangles - as you can see, I put two of mine inside my card. I've even got a head start on this year's Christmas cards lol. Thanks for the challenge ladies!

MagicLadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07131060627741885852noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063851175146888535.post-77138301439951053162009-01-11T16:55:00.003Z2009-01-11T16:58:55.301Z

I've been playing with my new Ultimate Pro board today - and had great fun. Here are a couple of piccies of my first Pop-Out Cards - hope you like them!

MagicLadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07131060627741885852noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063851175146888535.post-12801421994054778632009-01-07T09:50:00.002Z2009-01-07T09:55:31.958Z

OK - the new FSUK Website is now live :DThere is also a call out for the FSUK Design Team 2009 - so, if you fancy putting yourself forward as a member of the DT, then register for the forum and check out the post in Info For Members. All the requirements are on there, and the deadline is 20th January 2009.I'm looking forward to doing lots of crafting now that my Christmas Pressie has arrived!

MagicLadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07131060627741885852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063851175146888535.post-47493073613038629952008-12-30T22:25:00.003Z2008-12-30T22:29:15.475Z

I've been beavering away behind the scenes working on the new and improved website for FaithScrappers UK, and the big reveal is almost upon us!Part of me is excited .... I love the new look. But another part of me is nervous .... will the members like it???Well, I guess I'll find out soon - be sure to check out the new site from Thursday 1st January 2009 at www.faithscrappersuk.com

MagicLadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07131060627741885852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063851175146888535.post-57921791416362832902008-06-19T16:59:00.002+01:002008-06-19T17:05:46.785+01:00

WOW - is it really that long since I last posted??? :(So much has been happening lately - some good, some not so good. It's been a bit of a rough couple of months but I think I'm finally getting back to normal.The biggest "not so good" is that we have had to take the decision to close our online shop completely. It's been really difficult for me to come to terms with - with Immanuel and Craft

MagicLadynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063851175146888535.post-17980228069718259342008-03-04T09:43:00.000Z2008-03-04T09:44:29.825Z

Our FIRST LifeSeeds Kit!EASTER is a gorgeous kit containing:-2 sets of cardstock letters E A S T E R (one mirrored)2 A4 sheets of acetate for joining your letters (this is Inkjet Acetate so you could use one sheet for joining your letters and the second to print your own overlays)1 sheet each of 6 LifeSeeds Easter Patterned Papers (12x12)1 A4 sheet of cardstock tags (uncut so you can cut or tear

MagicLadynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063851175146888535.post-36358456057757333232008-02-26T09:21:00.002Z2008-02-26T09:27:10.928Z

I HATE TECHNOLOGY!!!! Five times I've tried scanning my Mother's Day Card, and I just keep losing the file :( But, it will go on here as soon as I can work out what's going wrong.God was definitely watching out for me yesterday. I didn't have a CLUE what I was going to do for my MD card, until I got home from the school run and found a delivery card saying there was a parcel next door. As I

MagicLadynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063851175146888535.post-25468453534791865602008-02-25T13:50:00.002Z2008-02-25T13:54:46.782Z

Well, the boys have gone back to school/nursery so I've actually managed to get some work done today!We bought me a new desk yesterday for my office, so I've been re-arranging the office this morning, and getting our first LifeSeeds Kit ready to send off to the Design Team girlies. I'm REALLY pleased with it - but you'll have to wait a little bit longer to see it. We'll be launching it on

MagicLadynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063851175146888535.post-36272223020434566932008-02-20T09:55:00.002Z2008-02-20T10:09:50.459Z

OOOps - just seen the date of my last post! Where does the time go????Well, I had a great weekend. We went up to the Craft Hobby and Stitch show at the NEC on Sunday looking for new stock for the shop. WOW! There is some truly strokeable stash from the CHA Winter show last week. And a lot more Christian themed stuff than last year - which is good news for us.I have been pouring over catalogues

MagicLadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07131060627741885852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063851175146888535.post-49707019286974151892008-02-03T12:23:00.000Z2008-02-03T12:35:37.672Z

I've been tagged by Corinne! I've only ever done this once before, so please excuse me if I do it wrong lol.The rules of the game are:Link to the person that tagged you and post the rules on your blog. Share 7 random and/or weird facts about yourself on your blog, we all want to know them. Tag 7 random people at the end of your post and include links to their blogs. Let each person know that they

MagicLadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07131060627741885852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063851175146888535.post-43886617507462548352008-02-03T12:19:00.000Z2008-02-03T12:20:39.441Z

Have you checked out the new challenge site from CardMakers United yet?Following the closure of Craft Magic UK, the Design Team asked me to set up a challenge blog so we could continue with the CMUtd Challenges - so, I obliged :D We are now on challenge #2 - here is my effort:-The challenge is to make a card using any theme or technique BUT you must only use a MAXIMUM of three colours (shades of

MagicLadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07131060627741885852noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063851175146888535.post-30989755313455918272008-01-06T19:30:00.000Z2008-01-06T19:35:53.360Z

Well, it seems everywhere I turn lately, God is telling me about my 'mission'. He has really put FSUK in my heart with renewed vigour - and my vision for the forum and our community has grown SOOOO much in the past few weeks.My vision for our retreats is that EVERY one of our members should have the opportunity to attend one of our retreats - whether they choose to or not is entirely their

MagicLadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07131060627741885852noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063851175146888535.post-42951952213438776522008-01-01T10:44:00.000Z2008-01-01T10:48:41.087Z

Well, here we are. The first day of a new year!I have so much I want to do this year, and so many prayers I'd love to see answered - but I know that will only be done in His time. So, my first prayer for 2008 is for the patience to wait for things to happen in God's time, and for the strength to carry on knowing that in God, all things are possible!So, I wish you all a VERY happy, healthy and

MagicLadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07131060627741885852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063851175146888535.post-74890587651681436472007-12-18T13:00:00.000Z2007-12-18T13:12:28.071Z

I can't believe that this time next week, we'll all be about to sit down to Christmas Lunch! I still haven't bought a single present - we're going shopping on Friday evening. I wish I could find a way to stop the world turning for a few days to let me catch up :DOn a more positive note, we had a fantastic evening at JKs last night. The team from CRIBS (Christian Resources in Bexley Schools)

MagicLadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07131060627741885852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063851175146888535.post-58795073657348119402007-10-12T14:53:00.000+01:002007-10-12T14:59:12.585+01:00

Not that I'm complaining! It's awsome, but I just know that He won't be happy until I get my bum in gear and do what He wants!OK - now you are looking blankly at the screen thinking "what on earth is she babbling about???" Well, since the retreat last weekend (and all through it in fact) God has been showing me signs galore that He wants me to take FSUK further. I know He has great plans for

MagicLadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07131060627741885852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063851175146888535.post-39801081199488388522007-10-10T10:46:00.000+01:002007-10-10T11:07:07.378+01:00

I've just about recovered from the FSUK Autumn Retreat! We had a truly God filled weekend, with lots of scrapping, worship and fellowship. Even as people were leaving, my brain was whirring with ideas for the next one!Despite the majority of us having difficulties getting there on Friday (there seemed to be accident's galore, and Ian and I were stuck in a jam on the A12 for over an hour before we

MagicLadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07131060627741885852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063851175146888535.post-72895810382412679932007-09-26T16:49:00.000+01:002007-09-26T16:51:34.969+01:00

I can't believe there are only 8 days until the FSUK Autumn retreat! It's come round so quickly - but the kits are coming together, and I just know that it's going to be a fantastic, God filled weekend.

MagicLadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07131060627741885852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063851175146888535.post-68067197900660833632007-09-24T09:31:00.000+01:002007-09-24T09:38:06.641+01:00

I always love Believer's Baptisms, but yesterday was extra special - we had FOUR!Two of them were girls from our 11-14s club, who are cousins, and have been brought up in our church. They are both great girls, and really committed to God - in fact, we saw a video of them both, aged about 4, 'playing church' lol. It was really sweet - and they were suitably embarrased :DWe also had a lady who

MagicLadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07131060627741885852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3063851175146888535.post-12154643299444968412007-09-22T19:40:00.000+01:002007-09-22T19:44:48.690+01:00

I have always had a faith and believed in God. I was brought up an Anglican, but was only an occasional visitor to church because my Dad worked shifts and our church was about 20 miles away.As I got older, my faith became dented by life. I worked as an Ambulance Paramedic, and some of the things I saw and was involved in made me question God's existence - although in the back of my mind I knew

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