BooLandBlog

BIG NEWS

2007-09-09T23:41:00.000Z

Finally................
My new blog is ready and just for you wonderful (and very patient) people, there is another great freebie kit for you to grab along with all my fab news on SAS. Check it out here

My freebies here will still be available for a while longer but grab them while you can because they won't be available forever.

Big hugs to you all and I'll see you over at the new BooLandDesings.

Big News

2007-08-18T22:09:00.000Z

Hello everyone. Thanks for popping by. Well I have a very quick update for you all, some very exciting news. I would love to spend a ton of time here and give you all much more detail but as you may know, my Blog is being very naughty lately so I'm in the process of building a new one and boy oh boy, is that proving difficult too lol

Anyway, my great news I just had to share with you all is that I have been accepted onto Stone Accents CT. Yep, I'm a SAS-y girl. I am sooooooooooo excited about it. Its my very first ct and for a fantastic site. You should get on over there and check out the wonderful designers we have working with us as well as the awesome CT team Julie has put together and the forum is just BUZZING all over with fantastic things like challenges, competitions, news, designer freebies and the brand new store about to open too so there is lots going on. Oh, and don't forget to check out the amazing QP gallery. It's packed with tons of totally cool Quick Pages created by SAS members from JulieO's stunning Freebie kits and ready for you to download. I kid you not, they are yours for the taking so what are you guys still doing here.......? LOL

Click here for SAS

and here for Julies blog where you can grab her wonderful freebie kits. They are LUSH as Selena would say hehe.....

Meanwhile, give me a little time to get my new blog up and running, about a couple of weeks as I'm away on holiday next week, and there will be some more seriously yummy freebies from me too.

Big hugs to you all

Boo x

Beauty Within Freebie Mega Kit Part 4 & 5

2007-08-05T21:17:00.000Z

And a news update~

Hello everyone,

Sorry it's been a little over a week since posting last and no doubt you are all waiting with baited breath for the final parts of this Mega Kit so without further ado.... it's here.

Beauty Within part 4a

Beauty Within part 4b

and because I'm running a little over with my freebies, here is the final part of the kit for you. I do hope you have enjoyed this kit as much as I enjoyed creating it.

Beauty Within part5

Here's a preview of whats in this weeks zips. Part 4 a & b and part 5

News Update~

As many of you will know I've been having a little trouble with a naughty little cookie that has attached itself to my blog. I have been trying desperately to locate it and get rid of it but unfortunately its proving to be a clever little critter so I have decided to move my blog all together.

Don't worry, you will still be able to download all of my freebies from here for the time being and when the new blog is up and running most of my freebies will still be available. Some will have to go though to make room for the new kits I have been working on for you all.

For the time being, please continue to collect your freebies from here and I will re-direct you once I have sorted out the new blog. I do apologise for this but I'm sure you will all understand this is for your sake as I want you to enjoy your visits to Booland and not be pestered with annoying pop ups.

I'm hoping to improve things with the new blog all round with regular freebies, news and updates of whats going on in Booland as well as some wonderful breaking news for me, although its not 100% confirmed yet so I can't say anymore then this, what a tease I am..... lol....

I also want to dedicate a portion of my blog to all you wonderful scrappers out there who would like to share your lay outs with me so if you've used any part of any of my kits to create a LO (it doesn't have to have used my stuff only) please send me your LO's for inclusion in BooLand's Sparkles spot. Don't forget to include the credits for all the pieces you used ok. I'm really looking forward to this part of my blog. I love looking at all your LO's and learning about you through them.

As usual, if you have time, do leave a message for me as I love reading your comments. For those of you who asked about various themes for kits, keep watching this space for news of up-coming new freebies. I've been working very hard.

Hey, and when you've finished here, why not pop over to JulieO's blog and check out her forum and gallery. Tons of LO ideas, a fabulous freebie kit called 'Feelin Wonderful' and some lovely members giveaways so get on over there and let her know I sent you please.

And finally, remember to check out the fabulous 'Freebie List' Gang. Thats Selena, HappyScrappyGirl, Sylvia, RainbowKitty and Maria for now

Lots of hugs until next time

Boo x

'Beauty Within' Pt 3

2007-07-26T23:26:00.001Z

Here it is folks. Part 3 of my Extreme Makeover mega kit 'Beauty Within'. Have fun and send me your LO's. I'd love to show case them here.

Talking of layouts, check out Deb's (aka craZcat) fantastic LO using my frames. I love how she mixed them with another kit to get this great finish. Thanks for the link Debs, I love it. http://www.scrapbookflair.com/CraZcat3835/My_SuperHero

I must say a big thank you to you all for your fab comments re my little Bowling Kit. It was just a quickie in response to Kitties request for one but I'm so glad so many of you liked it. Again, I'd love to see your LO's so send them on to me at booboo6204@hotmail.co.uk

Now on to some more serious things. You KNOW how much I love reading all your comments but someone pointed out recently that they'd been getting popups whilst on my blog. It seems a nasty cookie has attached itself to my comments box and whilst it doesn't always show up, it may do so to prevent you getting it on your blog, please don't open the comments section here. Instead, please leave your comments on my CBox or on 4shared or email me just until I manage to get rid of the little blighter. Many thanks to all those who gave me tips on what to look for and how to deal with it. Hopefully, and thanks to all of you, the problem will soon be dealt with. Keep your fingers crossed..... lol.

Ok, without further ado, here is your Pt 3. Part 4 next week.

'Beauty Within' Pt3 a

'Beauty Within' Pt3b

and here are the LO's I mentioned in my last post done following Misty Cato's photo merge tut and using al those fab freebies I picked up last week.

Credits for the wonderful kits used are as follows.

LO 1~ Paper, ksharonkdesigns GC freebie kit. Overlay, Kirsty Wiseman, Dance. Photo Frame, LJD Freebie

LO 2~Paper, DCD Wild Tropic Freebie http://sugarinkstudio.blogspot.com. Cluster Phot Frames Template,Sabdesbois freebie.

LO 3~Papers and Frames by LJD Lilac Freebie

LO 4~Papers and Frame LJD LemonLime Freebie

LO 5~Paper and Frame by ksharonkdesigns, GC freebie kit. Kirsty Wisemans 'Pot Pouri' Overlay . Swirls by 'dados'.

LO 6~Paper 'Beauty Within' BooLand Designs, Frame LJD and stitching by Natali

LO 7~Paper by http://sugarinkstudio.blogspot.com. DCD BitterSweet. Stiched Frames by Natali.

Thank you all for sharing your wonderful talents with me.

Hugs to all

Boo x

Mini Kit 'Ten~Pin Bowling' Freebie

2007-07-25T01:15:00.000Z

Hello everyone,

Well, I've been overwhelmed with all your fantastic comments and I can hardly believe I have passed 10,000 hits. Well done to you guys and a huge big Thank You.

Now, Kittie asked me for a Bowling kit for her little daughter who is learning to play so I whipped up this little mini kit for you all in between my mega 'Beauty Within' kit. Hope you like and if you have any suggestions for new kits, please let me know. Not everything is shown in the preview. The colours were based on the wooden runs and the white and red traditional to the pins. I havn't forgotten the 'Heritage' one. I'll be working on that over the next few days.

I've got some LO's to pop on too that I did following Misty Cato's photo merge tut and using some of the fab freebies I've picked up this week so they will be here soon.

It's nearly 2.30am, it's raining cats and dogs again and I'm off to bed with a little prayer for all those stuck down South with these horrible floods. I hope it eases up soon for you guys.

Oh, nearly forgot, big Hi to all of you who left me messages on my map and guest book and for those of you who pointed out how close you are to me, wow, its great to know you are there, thanks and hugs to you all....

Boo x

Mini 'Ten~Pin Bowling' kit here

Tagged by Selena

2007-07-24T01:11:00.001Z

Yipeeeeeeee, I've been tagged for the first time. Ok, so Selena tagged everyone but I'm one of those everyone so Selena, here are your answers and I'm taging EVERYONE too....
1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?

Yes, Saint Bernadette, thanks to my granddad and BooBoo by my Uncle after Yogi’s little friend.

2.WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?

Today, when I saw the washing up………… Ok, so it wasn’t really crying but I felt like it lol

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?Sometimes. My handwriting changes with my moods

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?Corned beef

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?Yes, three. Danny 25, Mike 22 and Elly 8

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?Yes. I like me. I think I’m pretty nice to be around (most of the time)

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?I do sometimes, but I just can’t pull it off…..

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?Yes. Leave them alone. I don’t want to go through having them out. I heard it hurts.

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?NO WAY. I’m scared of heights and of losing my legs and of hitting my head on the ground and of……. Lets just stay on the ground.

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?Crunchy nut cornflakes. Fruit and Fibre.

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?Nope, are you supposed to?

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?Everyone tells me I am. Yeah, I guess I am but on the inside, I sometimes crumble….

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?Anything with toffee or caramel, mmmmm

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?Their eyes and then their smile. Oh, and men’s bottoms hehe

15. RED OR PINK?Pink. Never thought I’d hear myself say that but red too. Liverpool FC forever
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
My negativity. I think I’m being positive but other peoples faces tell me I’m not…. sigh

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?My Grandma. I adored her. We were like best friends. She was so damned cool. And my boys. They are both in the Army so I don’t get to see them much.

18. WHO DO YOU WANT TO TAG WITH THIS QUIZ?Everyone!

19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?Blue Jeans and white trainers (Asda specials)

20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?Jay’s fantastic Chilli!

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?Silence

22. IF YOU WHERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?Hmmmm, blue, bright light blue. I like blue (Except Everton)

23. FAVORITE SMELLS?Roast dinner, roses, lilac trees, my kids and Jay.

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THEPHONE?My mum, today.

25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?Naturally, she’s a red, like me lol!

26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB! Baseball (AROD is yummy) Golf (did I just say that?) Tour de France (or that??) I’ll even watch the tennis again (maybe)

27. HAIR COLOR?Light to chestnut brown with blond highlights

28. EYE COLOR?Hazel

29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?Nope. Thanks to the Extreme Makeover I had laser eye treatment. I was scared pantless though and even the thought that my bum was in the same seat as Ewan McGregors didn’t help. I cried like a baby and got told off….. hehe

30. FAVORITE FOOD?Roast Dinner. I could eat roast spuds forever…

31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?Happy endings. I’m a big wuss. I can’t cope with scary stuff. I hide behind cushions at Dr Who.

32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?Shrek 3 with Elly. It was fun but not as good as Shrek 1 (are they ever?) I love films and have a huge collection

33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARINGBeige

34. SUMMER OR WINTER?I used to love each season for its own sake but these days we seem to have only one and its Winter so give me Summer any day.

35. HUGS OR KISSES?Both – but love hugs x

36. FAVORITE DESSERT?Rhubarb crumble and custard

37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?I haven’t got a clue coz this is my first tag??? Will it be YOU?

38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND?Mmmm?

39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?A plague on your houses by ….someone…. Its set in 1348 and is a detective story. I’m loving it. Thanks for lending it to me mum. I love Wilbur Smiths Egypt series and the Christian Jaqu books too. In fact, I love reading.

40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?my mouse???

41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T. V LAST NIGHT?Golf, Cricket and Tour de France. Did I mention its not my tv, oh no, it’s Jays tv so Jay gets to say whats on it lol

42. FAVORITE SOUND?Elly laughing.

43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?Beatles (if I have to pick one, can I not have the Cure instead???)

44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?America. Michigan. I lived there for a whole 7 weeks.

45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?You’d have to ask Jay about that???

46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?Waterloo, which is just outside of Liverpool

47. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK?Yours
Well, that was fun. Ok, so now you're all tagged. Send me a link so I can see what you answer.

I've been working on some little lo's using all the fab freebies I've collected this week so I'm hoping to get them up over the nest day or two. Also, I wanted to say again a very big thank you to all of you for your great comments. Welcome to those of you who have visited for the first time, I hope you'll call again.

Some of you left some suggestions for me and I will be looking into those and seeing what I can do. do keep your comments and suggestions coming. You know how I love to read them.

Big hugs and special thanks to Selena for tagging me. I've been dying to have a go on one of those tags..... lol.

Boo x

'Beauty Within' Pt 2

2007-07-22T10:02:00.001Z

Good morning dear Scrappers,

Well, it's a beautiful morning, the sun is shining, the air is warm and today feels like a summer holiday should feel. After yesterdays downpour, this is very welcome. But hey, this is England and our weather is known for it's unpredictability so lets make the most of this sunshine while we can...... lol.

I've rolled up my jeans, whipped off my wollen socks and and got a nice 4 knot hankie ready for my head.... what do you mean you thought only bald men wore those??? you should see my beautiful new 'brow reduction' courtesy of Extreme Makeover (uk)..... it 'increased..... lol.

Anyway, while I grab some rays, here's pt 2 of my Extreme Makeover Kit, 'Beauty Within' for you all to grab and enjoy. Pt 3 will be up on Friday of this week as this kit turned out to be five lots of downloads. Ain't that just like me.....hehe.

Tons of hugs and keep that love coming, it has lifted me higher then any Extreme Makeover could have done. Thank you all you wonderful people.

Boo x

Beauty Within pt2 a here

Beauty Within pt2 b here

P.S. Hey, while I think about it, why don't you guys shower me with some suggestions of things 'you' would like to see here. Just post your ideas in the comments section here or in my chat box and lets see what I can come up with. Now that's a challenge I like the sound of..... or have I just bitten off more then I can chew lol???

Well, I'm 'capped'.......

2007-07-20T21:21:00.000Z

....as my dear old Grandad used to say. A proper Yorkshire (or Lancashire.... or somewhere....) saying.

It means I'm totally overwhelmed, amazed, nothing to top it, gobsmacked. Check it out, today my little freebie was voted best at http://digifree.blogspot.com/. I'm still in a state of wonderful shock. Thank you all for making my day. Thanks Maria for listing me and to you all. x

Now, Carin (hope I've spelt that right hun?!) asked me about my True Original You LO in my side bar. The subject is ofcourse, my beautiful daughter, Elly. The background I used Carin was actually an 'IStock' royalty free photo of a coloured fractal. I loved the colours and wanted to create a LO with lots of 'white space' and it just seemed perfect. The grunged wordart overlay was a freebie and I've tried but cannot find the original kit I got it from so I can't give credit to the creator (if thats you...... PLEASE contact me so I can give proper credit) Anyway Carin, hope that answers your question and if you have any more, please ask away.... x

Selena hun,
OMG, you saw me in a state of undress, no face on, literally lol......I gotta say, it's very surreal seeing yourself being operated on or on tv, weird......... lol. xx

Well guys, Thank you all again for popping by. Part two of Beauty Within will be here on Sunday so come back and grab it then. Meanwhile, please, please, please, send me some of your LO's, I'm dying to see what you guys do with my stuff. And send your friends here too.

Big hugs to ya'all
Boo x

'Beauty Within' Freebie Mega Kit

2007-07-19T09:30:00.000Z

As promised Ladies. Part One of my new kit 'Beauty Within' is here for your pleasure. I hope you like. Don't forget, if you use any of it please do send me a link or better still, the work you have done so I can showcase it here. I'd love to see what you do. Email me at booboo6204@hotmail.co.uk and if you get chance, do leave a little love, you know how much I love reading your messages.
For the story on how this kit came about, read my previous post.

Thanks a lot and enjoy..... Part two soon....

Part One

PartOne a here

Part One b here
Hugs

Boo x

Big Thank you and New Kit News

2007-07-18T13:41:00.000Z

Wow................

I am blown away with all of your wonderful comments on my little Treasure box for our fabulous Selena. Selena hun, your comments both here and on your blog have brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much and believe me when I say, the pleasure in creating this little gift for you and all of our Scrapbooking community was entirely mine. Does this mean I can snag that fab blinkie now hehe.....? To late, I already did. :-)

To all of you who visit me here in BooLand, I hope you enjoy your time with me and I truly appreciate the beautiful comments left for me, it makes doing this so much more fun. If you get a chance and use any of my work, please post it to me, I'd love to 'showcase' it here.

Ok, I promised you on my last blog some interesting (well, I think it is lol) news and something rather special.

A year ago today, yes the 18th, I got the date wrong (doh!) My Mum and I completed a journey we had never expected to be on. It was an experience of a lifetime and something we will never forget. I wanted to share the anniversary of that moment with all of you by creating a brand new Mega Kit.

The kit is called Beauty Within

I chose this name because the one thing I realised a year on is that true beauty comes from within. It's so much more then how you look. Everything you do, say and feel shows your true beauty and it shines through your smile, your eyes, your actions.

The kit will be available in 4 parts (I hope) over the next four weeks and the first download should (if 4shared behaves itself) be up tomorrow some time so please come back for part 1.

Meanwhile, here's a preview of the full kit and the story of why I created it. Enjoy and if you have any questions, please ask.

Once again, Thank you all for making this the most enjoyable thing I've ever done (well almost hehehe)

Hugs to all

Boo x

Somthing Special for Selena.......

2007-07-16T22:09:00.000Z

....and all of you of course.

As many of you know, Selena, our mighty Freebie Hunter, is finally planning something really special..... a baby.....!

I wanted to make something for her, a little Thank you for all she does for us Scrap-a-holics but I wanted it to be good for pretty much everyone so its 'Family' themed rather then 'Baby' themed.

I'm not giving anything else about it away. You'll just have to download and open the Treasure Box.... hehehe.

Have fun, enjoy and if you get a chance, leave a little love. I LOVE reading all your great messages.

Here ya go

Selena's Treasure 1

Selena's Treasure 2

Selena's Treasure 3

Now for some other news......

A year ago today (almost) 17th July, my Mum and I had a very special experience and I want to celebrate the anniversary of that date with all of you. I won't say what it was just yet other then it was extreme-ly RED, to say the least, you will have to come back tomorrow to find out what it was all about but I'm sure you'll be glad you did. There will be something rather special for you all.

.....and finally, a little layout I made of Elly's trip to see Shrek, her treat for getting such a super dooper school report. Hands up all you who thought the first Shrek was the best??? Still, this one had its moments and that cat still gets my funny bone. Harry Potter next and the Simpsons, looking forward to that.

Well, thats if from me for now so, until tomorrow, take care and have fun with your Treasure Boxes.

Hugs to all (especially Selena)

Boo x

LilacSmiles Freebie Kit

2007-07-12T14:45:00.000Z

Hello Everyone,

Well, I don't know if it was me, the internet, my CS3 or something in the stars but yesterday I had a horrible 'puter day. Nothing would work, everything kept crashing and no amount of me cusing at the thing frightened it into action. Nope, it was deader then a rusty door nail (is there such a thing???)

But today, we have lift off so without further ado, here's my next freebie, as promised. It's called LilacSmiles and was inspired by my daughters 'girly' top. I just loved the colour and pattern and couldn't resist creating a kit themed on it. Hope you all like and if you get to create with it, please do send me a link so I can see what you've done, oh, and I'd be a real happy little bunny if you found time to leave me a little love. Thanks and Enjoy............

LilacSmilesPapers here

LilacSmilesEmbelleshments here

And for those of you who don't want the whole kit but would like the QP's.... here they are....

QP1 here

QP2 here

Here are some of my layouts using the kit.

Thats all for now folks. Hey, when you've finished here why don't you pop on over to JulieO's at Stone Accents and check out her new gallery, it's awesome. Well done from me hun.... super job, now, when are you gonna work on mine......? LOL

Hugs

Boo x

Oh, before I go, a special 'Thanks' to the wonderful gals who listed my freebies. What a thrill to go freebie hunting and find my little offerings there amoungst the greats so Thank you very much. You do an awesome job. xx

New Layouts

2007-07-09T15:33:00.000Z

I've been spending so much time learning CS3 and putting together a new blog site for my daughter that I've hardly had time to do any actual layouts.... lol.

So......... today I grabbed a little down time and with the help of some of the wonderful freebies I get from you lovely ladies I put together a couple of LO's.

The first one is Elly at my little nephews Christening trying so very hard to keep those rings on her arms.
Determination

Credits: Template~Belt by Ikea Goddess. Papers~ Botanical Garden by Danielle Engebretson Designs

The inspiration for the next LO came from my daughters top. I love the patterne and colours of it and she looks soooooo girly in it, not like her at all, she's such a tomboy. I couldn't resist creating some papers to go with the pics. Keep your eyes open as this is in the process of becoming my next freebie kit.

LilacSmiles

Credits~ Template by Fryske. Bent Photo Frame, Commercial Use by Lara Payton. Papers~ LilacSmiles by BooLandDesigns

All present and correct.....

2007-07-07T10:03:00.000Z

Ok, after nearly 24 hours I have finally managed to repair all the broken links. That was a very frustrating time..... lol..... 4 shared were sooooooooooooo slow and then I kept crashing and would have to start all over again and God help me if I dared try and do something else at the same time...... oh no....... total shut down and the end of the world as we know it was a very real possibility.... lol.

Anyway, all links to my freebies are now fixed and in future, please, stop me before I get so carried away that just one kit contains 14 files....... Yeah, next time I make a Mega Kit, you guys are getting it 'daily' lol.

For the freebies go to my side bar or the relevent blog. Thanks and enjoy.
Boo x

Gift Link Now Working

2007-07-06T07:05:00.000Z

Phew............ The gift link is now working. If you should have any more problems, please don't hesitate to email me at boo.6204@gmail.com and I'll get the matter dealt with asap.

I think you'll be pleased with the contents. Enjoy..... The rest of the links will be up later. Thanks again for understanding.

Hugs
Boo x

Important Message re Freebies

2007-07-06T06:27:00.001Z

Good morning Everyone.

Thanks so much for the messages that alerted me to the link problem with my freebies. I somehow managed to delete my entire 4 shared file whilst uploading the Gift for you.... Typical me.... Anyway, I am in the process of uploading everything again and will have the links fixed today so please do check back later.

Thank you all so much for your understanding.

Link Problems

2007-07-06T00:15:00.000Z

I am SO sorry everyone. All of my 4 shared files have disappeared from my account so none of the links are working at the moment. Please bear with me and I will get them back for you as soon as I can.

I have NO idea what could have happened and it takes forever to upload (doesn't it... lol) but I will do my best to have them back up tomorrow.

Hugs and once again, sorry every one.
Boo x

ps, Thank you to the person who left the message to let me know.

Thank You Gift Box

2007-07-05T20:35:00.000Z

Happy 4th July and a Freebie

2007-07-04T14:28:00.000Z

Links now working.

(if you have any problems grabing this from here, please try over on the freebie side bar. I have checked links and they should be fine now but hey, ya never know.... lol)

A little late in the day I know but here's a little something for all you guys out there celebrating the 4th July. Hope you have a good one.

Contents include 3 softly grunged theme papers. A complete USA alpha, patterned ribbon with star embelleshment and 1 cardboard theme star.
If you download, I'd appreciate a little comment

Embelleshments
Papers

Kitty Cat Dance

2007-07-03T17:15:00.000Z

I saw this over on Selenas blog and just had to grab it, not least because it sounds a bit like a drunk Robert Smith from the Cure (who could forget that wonderful song LoveCats...?) but also because both my Mum and Mother in Law have a thing about cats so just for you girls..... enjoy..... lol
Hugs
Boo x

Testing....testing....CS3

2007-07-03T12:45:00.000Z

I've been really busy working and learning how to get the most from my CS3. Recently I was delighted to be asked to test some Actions for Laurie over at Digiscraptoolbox. I tested her latest Crochet It Action which takes any rastersized shape and creates a beautiful crocheted stitch around it's edge.

Laurie has just added a further two stitches to this action so now you can try out tiny, med and large stitches to suit your needs. It works a treat in CS3 and is sooooo easy to use you will want to use it over and over.

Here's what I made earlier just using a colouring page from Elly's colouring book. I think it turned out fab.

Run on over to Digishoptoolbox.com now and grab an action for yourself. You'll be hooked in no time.... you'll find the link in the title of this blog. Have fun.

Boo x

Birthday Cake Wishes

2007-07-03T12:43:00.001Z

BirthdayGirl

2007-07-03T12:25:00.001Z

It's been a while but.....

2007-07-02T08:03:00.000Z

I've been so busy trying to create, upload and sort new movies and pics for you all that poor old blog has seriously missed out.

Anyway, first of all I wanted to share with you a QP I made for JulieO's challenge. I just love her work and really enjoyed having a go at this, my very first challenge.

Here's a quick look at her latest Eastern Spice kit which you can grab from her blog. (just click on JulieO's name for the link) Isn't it sumptious....

Ok,
Here is my next little freebie. It's called 'LimeGreen and Tangerine' and the inspiration came from a line in a Cure song called Wrong Number. It had to be done.... I'm a huge Cure fan but I thought this little kit was really fun, about as far away from your typical Goth style as you can get don't you think? lol. The fonts I used to make the alphas are all Robert Smiths fonts. How cool is that guys....?

The kit is another biggie so I have broken it down into managable zips for you. There are 14 folders in all so be sure to grab them all. You can find the link in the title of todays blog. (The link is working)

Hope you enjoy and please do leave a little love if you download. I love to get your comments. Thanks so much.

Boo x

Now then, for Daddy and the Family, here are some little goodies for you from Elly and I. We have a lot to catch up on as I have been very busy so these will be updated and added to over the next few days. Be sure to pop back often to check out whats new.....

First up, Elly's birthday which was a couple of weeks ago. We have a little video of her opening her gifts from us and of her birthday cake and some photos from the joint birthday party she shared with her cousins Harvey and Gabi.

Oh, and thank you Daddy for your lovely comment which thrilled Elly no end. Be sure to leave her some more as she really enjoyed getting that. x

Hope you enjoy.

Credits;- Doodle Frame... K Pertiet freebie
Photo Actions..Commercial Use.. Michelle Pearson
Bent Photo Action...Commercial Use..Lara Payton
Many thanks x

Birthday Girl

2007-06-15T12:44:00.001Z

It's my baby girls 8th birthday today and she is soooooooooooooooooo excited bless....

I have been instructed to share with you this little movie which Jay found for us and Elly thought was soooooooooooo funny she laughed till her sides hurt.

Later we are having a surprise little tea party for her at home and then on Sunday, weather permitting, we are off to the local park with the whole family for a birthday picnic. It just happens to be her cousins', Harvey (2) and Gabi (10) birthdays too. Boy what a busy month June is.

Hope you are all having fun with the mega freebie Fathers Day kit. The link is still active. Just scroll down a few posts or go to the side bar for the link. Here's a little look at whats in the kit....

I'm off to wrap pressies so catch you guys later
Hugs
Boo x

Proud as Punch

2007-06-14T13:09:00.000Z

Draped in Red
Today, I just couldn't resist shouting about my great friend Graham. As an old Goth and a staunch Liverpool supporter myself I'm thrilled to be able to show off a little and say, 'Hey, I 'know' this guy..... In fact, over the last couple of years Graham has become one of my very best friends. He's an amazingly giving, kind and wonderful person to know and it's my privalge to be counted amounst his friends.

Here's what the shout is all about......

On the 25th May 2005 Liverpool FC recorded one of the greatest victories in European football history. Wayne Hussey, lead singer in The Mission is a lifelong red, and wrote this song to celebrate a fantastic victory. It was played in public for the first time at Anfield during the halftime break versus Sheffield United The song is available on the new Mission album- God is A Bullet, released 30/04/07 and Graham co-wrote the lyrics, how cool is that!

Here's a youtube of the song for you to listen to. I hope you enjoy and Graham, Well done Sunshine, I love it....

If you'd like to buy the album, click on the title to take you to the sale website

Hall of Mirrors

2007-06-12T21:55:00.000Z

Once a week, on a Friday after school, and depending on wether Elly has completed most of her school tasks (she usually has and if she hasn't I sometimes turn a blind eye, but shhhh, don't let the cat out of the bag.....) we do something a little special, something we don't always get the chance to do. It can be anything and it doesn't have to cost anything either. It just has to be something cool, fun, enjoyable and most of all, it has to be Elly's choice.

Last week finished on a high note. Elly had a fantastic week at school earning herself stickers and Head Teacher awards all over the show. She tried really hard to concentrate,not an easy task for our Elly.... lol.... and she did fantastic. As a special treat, I took her for a walk up to our sea front and the pier where we dined out on the finest McDonalds had to offer. On the walk home home we stopped off at the Hall of Mirrors.

I'm never eating Mc's again, did you see how much weight we gained???

Anyway, Elly loved it. Here's the movie.....

Will be back soon with more movies and pics. Until then, tootlepip old things
Boo xx

Father's Day Freebie

2007-06-12T15:51:00.001Z

Hello Everyone,

Well, I did it, I finally did it.........

'Did what?' I hear you ask.... Well, I finally started to figure out my PS CS3 and oh boy, have I been having fun.

Like the little preview above? Well its yours for the taking. I know, its huge isn't it (hmmmmm..... I heard that before somewhere,but this is true folks) It's a kit of mega proportions to celebrate Fathers Day (thats 17th June over here in Brit Land) and since it almost coincides with my dd's 8th birthday (thats on the 15th) I've decided to dedicate my very first kit to Elly, my wonderful, totally delicious daughter.

Click on picture for link; Now re-set.
Anyway, if you likes, please help your self. The link is over in my 'freebie column' in the side bar. Oh, and I'd love it if you'd spare a minute to leave me a little message, either in the comments or in the chat box or even my guest book which you'll find at the bottom of each page.

As for Daddy (who's living in Peru at the moment) and all the good folks in Portugal, I know you've been missing your little doses of Elly so I've included a couple of little things for you too. Keep checking back, there's loads more of Elly to come, pics and movies as well as more freebie's for all my scrapbooking friends out there. The next one is already on the way and is.... kinda.... curious.....?

Before I go, I just want to say a very big Thank you to a few special people.
*Selena, thank you for pointing me in the right direction and I love your list.
*Misty Cato, wonderful tutorials, very easy to follow and great results and OMG, I love your work
*Heather at Pony Scrapping, you lead me to Deviant art and I LOVE it, thanks hun.
*And to Ikea Goddess and Amy W who's freebie lists have been invaluable.

Finally, to all the ladies who offer their work free for us to enjoy, so many, but many of you are listed in my side bar, and to YOU for taking the time to drop in and browse. Stay a while, have fun and please, come back soon.
Well folks, thats about it for now. Take care and come back soon.
Hugs
Boo xx

A quick note

2007-05-29T01:13:00.000Z

Just to let you know....
It's a Bank Holiday weekend over here in Britland so I've been very busy with the family. My sons lost their Grandfather earlier this week and are over to attend his funeral tomorrow. As you can imagine, the place is pretty sombre.

We have Jess over from tomorrow for the week and Jay has planned lots of activities for us. Hopefully, I'll get some good photos and maybe a movie clip or two as well.

I am also very busy trying to learn my cs3 and am hoping to create some scrapbook freebies for all my Blog friends by the weekend.

Meanwhile, I havn't forgotten you all and will update BooLand with some Elly clips and photos soon.

Until then, hang tight. Thanks for your understanding. Have a good one.
Hugs
Boo xx

Elly reads her School Book

2007-05-25T11:30:00.000Z

Every night, Jay calls Jess (his daughter) to say Goodnight and it's become something of a tradition between them for him to read to her just as he always did, continuity, they say, is good for kids and I agree. Anyway, even though Jess is now 12 she still looks forward to her bedtime story just as Jay looks forward to reading it to her, it's their special time together.

The other night when Daddy (Nando) called Elly, I popped my head round her bedroom door to see how things were going only to find her reading a bedtime story to him. It was so funny to watch and so sweet too. She read with such intensity, pointing to the pictures as if Daddy could see them. So, I thought Daddy and her Grandparents might like to see her read some more......

She is reading a book about Vanessa Mae, the trendy cool violinist, at school and since we have a lot of violin and piano music around the house these days (both Jay and Jess play) I thought it quite appropraite. Not forgetting that Daddy plays the drums and big brother Mikey plays the guitar, we are quite the musical family.... lol.

So, after yesterdays blast with the vocals, here's part one of Elly's musical story. For Grandma and Grandad, I'll try and get a written version so you can translate and know what she's saying when I post part two.....

That's all for now folks. I may pop back later to post some more but otherwise, have a good one, oh, and before I forget, Nando, what do you mean, 'You're stuck' you daft thing? Post a message and explain lol....

Bye for now
Boo xx

A Treat for Thursday

2007-05-24T10:06:00.000Z

Oh yes indeed......
Little Miss RockStar decided to give me an impromptu 'concert' yesterday afternoon and I have to say, it was fantastic. This child is normally pretty camera shy so when she asked if I could film her 'concert', naturally, I jumped at the chance.

Please accept my apologies for the shaking camera and raukous laughter in the background. I'm afraid I couldn't help myself, the tears were literally 'streaming' down my face....

Anyway, here ya go, have fun.... Oh, and before I forget, Elly actually wrote these songs herself, hows that for a future star in the making?!

Now, come on guys, was that not the best little concert you've seen in a long time? I am still laughing uncontrollably, especially when she gets to the bit 'oh oh, nothings gonna work with me....' I wonder where she picked that little line up from???

Anyway, on with the rest of today and first up, lets get it out of the way....

I'm gutted

How could this happen?
I felt both teams looked totally shattered but I have to say that Liverpool goal was a beauty. Anyway, if you must read more about it, here's the link, I can't bear to put it on my blog....
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601102&sid=a0pOzN49.HnQ&refer=uk

Now then. Yesterday I talked about travel and places of interest and I even set up a challenge to find the most interesting places.

Since its my blog (I am Queen of BooLand and my word IS Law) I'll go first and here is my contribution.

It's a place called Petra and I think its one of the most fascinating places ever. check out the movie clips (there are two of them, do watch both, they are quite different and both are really good) and let me have your thoughts on it. Would you go there?

Well folks, thats about all from BooLand today. Be sure to check back tomorrow for more 'Daily Doses' of Elly and whatever else might be going on. See you then, you have a good one now.

Hugs
Boo xx

Quick note....

2007-05-23T13:17:00.000Z

How cool is that guy of mine. He went hunting for me and found this link for learning html bless him.

Here it is for those of you who, like me, are getting frustrated with not being able to do what you want like 'yesterday', oh, and yes I mis-spelled html earlier, well it is Wopper Wednesday...

http://www.w3schools.com/html/default.asp

Woeful Wednesday..... NOT.......

2007-05-23T11:57:00.000Z

After hours, yes, HOURS, of trying to learn the lingo of htlm, codes and the like and having failed miserably I have decided that in BOOLAND, Wednesdays shall hence forth be known as

Da dada Da DERRRRRRRRRRRR............

Wait for it............

Wopper Wednesday

In honour of My Jay, who knows I am a wopper and still puts up with me, and for all you good folk out there who have somehow 'happened' upon this strange land of mine, all Wednesdays from now on shall contain, amoungst other things, something funny, very funny, as funny as I can find, and sometimes, there might be more then one of these 'funnies'.

Here's the first for WOPPER WEDNESDAY

Now that you all have your Wopper Wednesday smiles on..... on with the rest of what I have for you today.

As I mentioned earlier, I'm still trying to come to terms with this 'blog' lingo. I had hoped to add a nice coloured background and change the layout of my blog template from a 2 column to a 3 coloumn (it just fits on the page better I think). Anyway, at the moment I haven't quite got the coding right, though I did manage to turn all the text a very pretty pink??? So, for now, you will all have to bear with me while I tweak away until I get it right and feel happy with it.

Still, it's not bad for someone who's a complete pc illiterate is it?!

Along my travels through cyber space on my quest to find new and interesting things for you all to look at I did manage to find some goodies, the first of which I have posted above. I plan to include lots of funnies like that but I also wanted to bring some culture to my little world.

I've always wanted to travel to far off distant places filled with ancient wonder and mystery so...... another of my little plans is to include once a week something of interest to do with travel and history and in fact, anything that I think may be of interest that fits this little space. I hope you'll all enjoy them as much as I do.

That reminds me, Nando (Elly's Dad) and I once had a competition to see who could get to the most places on our 'Places to visit' wish list first. These days I think we've both realised thats not gonna happen any time soon so, here's a new challenge, for Nando and indeed anyone wishing to join in....

Send me a link to a video or web page of a really interesting place you'd like to visit and especially photos of trips you may have made to such places and I will showcase them here on my blog.

Hey, what are you waiting for guys, how easy could this be, get surfing and get posting...... Virtual Travel, its the way of Tomorrow.... lol

Finally, the bit I know most of you are waiting for, our little daily dose of Elly. Todays clip was taken on Monday afternoon after school. One of those rare days when it was warm enough for shorts. I couldn't resist catching Elly engrossed in her 'creation'. Apparently, she was making something for me, a sculpture??? Anyway, it is now 'sculptured all over the grass. I'm not sure if its finished, you can never tell with these artists can you.

Anyway folks, without further ado.... here it is.

For my Jay....

2007-05-22T16:46:00.000Z

My Music man....

My latest Layouts, what do you think?

2007-05-22T16:22:00.000Z

I would love to hear back from you on what you think of my latest layouts. Thanks for taking the time to look....

Elly scores for England

2007-05-22T14:47:00.000Z

Todays movie comes courtesy of Elly, naturally. Football has ruled our house since the year dot so when Elly finally came along, I really thought I'd have an ally in the fight against the dreaded sport......... hmmmmmmmmmm

'fraid not, this kid is all about footy, Liverpool and England and once in a while Portugal get a look in, but not today folks.....

Please sign my Guest Book

2007-05-22T08:11:00.000Z

Lets see where you lovely folk are all from then. Sign in and add a photo or even a video clip of yourselves. I'd love to see you all.

Just scroll all the way down to the foot of the page where my littl' ole guest book lives and say hello......

hugs
Boo xx

Check out my Guestbook!

2007-05-22T08:04:00.001Z

Mikes Wedding Photos....

2007-05-22T07:52:00.000Z

I had to include my baby boys wedding pics and naturally, he gets his very own slide show, he wouldn't let me do it any other way.

This is a collection of all the photos taken on the day. Incidently, their first wedding anniversary is fast approaching.....

Mum and Dad in Portugal will notice a big difference. Hasn't he grown.....!

Well, enjoy the show
xx

Check out my Slide Show!

2007-05-22T07:50:00.000Z

Next Up......Norah plays piano

2007-05-22T07:31:00.000Z

Just a littl fun. Each week I'll be hunting and posting some comic, cute or just plain old curious movie clips for you all to enjoy. Here's the first of them chosen because my lovely guy Jay is a music Teacher. This little critter might make a good student but can she pay to fee's.....?

Recap from My Space....

2007-05-22T07:19:00.000Z

Just an update from My Space.....

Those of you that saw this over there, apologise for repeating myself but.... come on.... these film clips are worth a second viewing anyway..... right?!

For those who havn't yet seen these, sit back and enjoy my sisters Margi, Tracey and April kindly providing the 'entertainment' for my birthday lunch earlier this month. Oh, and just incase anyone wants to know, perhaps keep a note of this for future refrence and maybe even send me a nice little e card, I'd be ever so appreciative....... (its May 8th)

Margi

April

Tracey

and once more, sorry there is no sound to this, mum forgot to put the mic on but its soooooooo worth watching.....

Margi

Elly 'Feels the Lurve'

2007-05-22T06:40:00.000Z

Come on, own up...... How many of us have sung our little hearts out in the shower knowing that if only someone could hear us, we'd be 'discovered' and have the stardom life we 'know' we deserve......

Listen up Simon, we got us a new 'Pop Idol'

Hello everyone....

2007-05-22T00:37:00.000Z

I hope you are all well.

My first task will be to upload all the stuff from 'MySpace' for you all to enjoy but for now, I just wanted to let you guys know that BooLandBlog is up and running and open for business.

Take care and I'll catch ya soon
xx