Is a computer masculine or feminine?

In Spanish nouns are either masculine or feminine, a class of students was asked if they thought a computer was masculine or feminine.
The mens group decided computers were feminine because
1 No one but their creator understands their internal logic
2 The native language they use to communicate with other computers is incomprehensible to everyone else.
3 Even the smallest mistakes are stored in the long-term memory for possible use later.
4 As soon as you commit to one you spend half your money buying accessories for it.

the womens group decided computers were male because
1 In order to do anything with them you have to turn them on
2 They have lots of data but cannot think for themselves
3 they are supposed to solve problems but usually ARE the problem
4 As soon as you commit to one you realise that had you waited you could have found a much better model.

THE WOMEN won

Male or female

Tyres are masculine because they go bald easily and are over inflated.

Freezer bags are masculine because they hold everything in but you can see right through them.

Hammers are also male because in the last 5000 years they've hardly changed at all and are occasionally handy to have around.

Hot air balloons are also male because to get them to go anywhere you have to light a fire under them.

Todays words of wisdom

Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile way and you have their shoes.

Spring Fresh

Just been having a play with a couple of stamped images I had coloured a while back, I just love the cuttlebug embossing folders, so I keep getting them out and adding bits here & there.

The flower stamp is so versatile its a Hero Arts stamp & I think it looks lovely stamped in white.

Tinker and co Dinomite

As promised I have added the new Tinker & Co cards from the Dinomite download.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Tinker-and-Co-Digi-images

Todays words of wisdom

Todays Gallery

I have been making a few cards for family birthdays, a real mixed bag.

Tinker and co

I have two new digital downloads from Tinker & co, I just love these designs from Tinker, the cards almost make themselves, I have previously had the toffee bear discs & the funky monkey & Sherbert fairies, but now tinker has made some really cute downloads for boys, when I have finished playing this evening I will add the cards to this post.

A sunday funny

Todays words of wisdom

Change it affects all of us.
The question is:
do we allow change to control our life,
or,
do we control change?

Todays words of wisdom

If you can smile when things go wrong, you have someone in mind to blame.

This weeks mixed bag

I don't usually work on a wednesday & as the weather forecast was for 70mph winds I decided that it wasn't a day for venturing out. I was up early to get my two up for school, at 7.45 when they both left I whizzed around the house to get all the housework done and by 9.45 everything but the ironing was done. So I spent the rest of the day in my craft room, my desk was covered in bits and pieces of half finished projects and a few decoupage I had made up whilst watching the TV so before I started anything new I had to clear all of these bits, little did I know it would take me all day & I still have bits left to use up.

So here are wednesdays offerings







And some more from Wednesday

This always makes me smile

Todays words of wisdom

Remember, when someone annoys you, it takes 42 muscles in your face to frown. BUT, it only takes 4 muscles to extend your arm and SMACK the idiot upside the head.

Todays words of wisdom

All I Really Need To Know (I Learned From Noah's Ark)

1. Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark.

2. Stay fit. When you're 600 years old, someone might ask you to do something REALLY big.

3. Don't listen to critics - do what has to be done.

4. Build on high ground.

5. For safety's sake, travel in pairs.

6. Two heads are better than one.

7. Speed isn't always an advantage. The cheetahs were on board, but so were the snails.

8. If you can't fight or flee - float!

9. Take care of your animals as if they were the last ones on earth.

10. Don't forget that we're all in the same boat.

Todays words of wisdom

Todays words of wisdom

After marriage, husband and wife become two sides of a coin; they just can't face each other, but still they stay together.

and another little pearl of wisdom as it's Friday.

If guys could have half of their wishes, they would double their trouble.

Easter Verses

Easter brings the best surprises,

Baby chicks and buds in bloom

And Spring sunshine

That fills your room.

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Guess who's hop, hop, hopping your way?

To wish you a hap, hap, happy Holiday.

Loaded with goodies made just for you.

It's the Easter Bunny

That's who.

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The tiny bunny

Is working all day long

Decorating Easter eggs

While humming a song

He is having so much fun

Making eggs for you and me

And small chocolate bunnies

That he gives away free

But when he is finished

He'll bring them your way

In a big coloured basket

Upon Easter day.

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It's Eastertime, once again

This hand-made card's to say

Have a basketful of Springtime Smiles

And a happy Easter Day

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This is a special hand made Easter card

With a message to impart

May you enjoy some Springtime magic

These words are from the heart

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Easter duck and Easter chick,

Easter eggs with chocolate thick,

Easter hats for one and all,

Easter bunny makes a call!

Happy Easter always brings

Such a lot of pleasant things!

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Here's a special Easter wish
That you'll have lots of fun,
Cos you're a special favourite
Who is loved by everyone

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Have a very happy Easter
And may you find
Spring has left
The Winter behind

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For renewal of life
For birds that sing
Thanks for Easter
Thanks for Spring

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This is a special hand made Easter card
With a message to impart
May you enjoy some Springtime magic
These words are from the heart

Todays efforts

The things that come to those who wait may be the things left by those who got there first.

I've been tagged

1. WHAT WERE YOU DOING 10 YEARS AGO?

Making cards, getting divorced.


2.WHAT WERE YOU DOING 1 YEAR AGO?

A year ago I was recovering from a hysterectomy and was making cards all day everyday to keep my mind active,


3. NAME YOUR 5 FAVOURITE SNACKS?

Walkers ready salted crisps
Kettle Crisps ~ sour cream & chive & Buffalo mozzarella ( locally made about 4 miles from my house, despite the rumours thats not the reason I moved to Norwich ) I did however write to Kettle crisps and offer to be a product tester for them, but I never got a reply.
Jelly tots
Liquorice toffee
Galaxy chocolate or Lindor chocolate

4.NAME 5 THINGS YOU WOULD DO IF YOU WERE A MILLIONAIRE?

Buy a beach hut at Southwold.
Buy houses for all five of our children.
A holiday home in Florida & Turkey as you can fly to Turkey from Norwich airport.
Open a bookshop, with a cake shop / Cafe like in the book by Jane Green called Bookends.
I would stop being a wage slave.


5.NAME 5 THINGS YOU LIKE DOING?

Walking on the beach whatever time of year & spending time with my children who are growing up too fast.
Making cards & shopping for new craft goodies
Chilling out in the garden with the barbie on and a glass of wine in my hand.
Curling up in bed reading a good book, with my little cat purring away in my ear.
Watching Dog the bounty hunter, especially leland.

6.NAME 5 THINGS YOU WOULD NEVER WEAR AGAIN

Blue eyeshadow
High Heels
Hot pants
Shell suits
Black leather trousers

7.NAME YOUR 5 FAVOURITE TOYS!

Cuttlebug embossing folders
twinkling H20's
my laptop so I can blog from the comfort of my sofa
Cricut
dcwv paper pads

8. YOUR FAVOURITE QUOTE.

Philosophy for Life!!

'Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Chardonnay in one hand - chocolate in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming, 'WOO HOO, What a Ride!'

I now have to tag 5 people.

Carole ~ http://needmoretimetocraft.blogspot.com

Elaine ~ http://elaine-stamp.blogspot.com

Kim ~ http://kimfeecrafter.blogspot.com

Kim ~ http://wwwfluffyworld.blogspot.com

Rachel ~ http://rachelwebber.blogspot.com

Todays efforts

I have had this set sitting on the side in my craft room for over a week now, I have had a long list of cards & orders to make so I haven’t had time to use them until today.

The set is called CL158 clear design Cupcakes by Hero Arts

I have loved playing with them, I could have made cards with these all day.

I still have some more pieces to make up that I have already cut out & coloured.

Todays words of wisdom

The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four people is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best friends -- if they're okay, then it's you.

Amazing Anagrams

Dormitory = Dirty Room
Desperation = A Rope Ends It
The Morse Code = Here Come Dots
Slot Machines = Cash Lost In 'Em

Todays words of wisdom

A couple of work colleagues birthdays this week

A couple of work colleagues are having birthdays this week so another excuse to make some cards, as if we all need excuses! The to do list in my craft room just keeps on growing, maybe if I pencil in "time to play with new goodies" I will eventually get round to them rather than tried and tested faithfuls

Todays words of wisdom

Never test the depth of the water with both feet.

Todays words of wisdom

There is a theory which states that if ever anybody discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened.

Sakura Pens

Gelly Roll Glaze - 16 colours available

Glaze is a 3D pen - while the nib is pressed to the paper the ink continues to flow, this is due to a spring and ball bearing system - unique to Sakura. The ink is translucent, bright and dries glossy.

Glaze will work on all smooth non-porous surfaces - card, acetate, plastic, glass, ceramic, metal .... It will not work on shrink plastic as it cracks and falls off as it shrinks (unless of course you use your pen after it has shrunk.

Glaze colour's can be mixed or bled together, especially easy on a shiny surface as it takes a little longer to dry. Drying time is about 1 minute on card and on shiny surfaces a little longer. However, if you want to apply a second coat wait a few minutes to ensure the Glaze has hardened.

While the ink is still wet you can add glitter. You can use the clear pen to highlight areas on backing papers, write on dark card or create a resist (on light coloured card write, then rub over dye based ink).

When colouring colour across your project and do not go back (until it is dry) as you can scuff the ink up and spoil the finished look.

Don't forget to take the tiny cap off the nib and throw it away when you have brand new pens.

• Can be used on all smooth surfaces, such as acetate, metal, glass, cardboard and paper. In addition, it can be used to decorate scrapbooks, jewellery and for other handicraft purposes.
• The ink requires approximately 60 sec. to dry and remains shiny.
• The unique ink gives the lines a 3-Dimensional effect.

Application

• Before use, remove the protective cap covering the tip of the pen (does not need to be replaced).
• The ink starts to flow as soon as the point is pressed onto the surface to be decorated.
• Store the pen horizontally with the cap on.
• Colours can be mixed
• Once the ink is dry, Glaze 3D-roller is water-repellent

Colours can be bled and blended - especially when using on surfaces such as acetate or metal.

Gelly Roll Stardust - 25 colours available

Stardust is Sakura's glitter pen. There is so much glitter in the ink it is amazing that the ink flows so smoothly between the 2 ball bearings.

You can use them on light and dark coloured card, all colours of shrink plastic, and watercolour with them.

To watercolour with the Stardust pens, tap the ink out onto some plastic I use acetate, and using a Waterbrush add water and make the colour as pale or as strong as you need, then just paint it on. When the ink dries you will still see the glitter sparkling away.

To use Stardust on shrink plastic I would use the shrink plastic with the rough coatings - but I have used the clear one as well. Stamp with Staz On, if it is a new pad then once stamp is inked place it gently on scrap paper before stamping onto the shrink plastic. This is to remove any excess otherwise the ink would bleed through the rough coating on the shrink.

New Gelly Roll Metallic - 14 colours available

The Metallic pens have be updated - the colours and the pens themselves. They now have the double ball bearing system in the nib and the colours have been greatly improved the gold and silver are lovely.

They will work on card, dark card, shrink plastic and water them down with a Waterbrush and paint them on.

Gelly Roll Moonlight - 10 colours available

The Moonlight pens, again have the double ball bearing nib, making them lovely smooth to use. There are 5 'flourescent' colours and 5 'pastel' colours.

They have fantastic coverage on dark coloured card. The will work on acetate - but it is best to colour from reverse side as ink can be scratched off - unless you mix it with clear Glaze.

Moonlight will also work direct on your stamp - with a good huff, Fimo Clay, gloss card and again on metal if you mix it with clear Glaze.

Gelly Roll Souffle

See home page for offer

• Available in 10 colours, including real white.
• Can be used on all smooth surfaces, such as plastic, metal, glass, cardboard and (coloured) paper. In addition, it can be used to decorate scrapbooks, jewellery and for other handicraft purposes.
• The ink requires approximately 60 sec. to dry.
• The unique ink gives the lines a 3-Dimensional effect.

Application

• Before use, remove the protective cap covering the tip of the pen (does not need to be replaced).
• The ink starts to flow as soon as the point is pressed onto the surface to be decorated.
• Store the pen horizontally with the cap on.
• Colours can be mixed.
• Once the ink is dry, Soufflé Deco-Roller is water-repellent.

Todays words of wisdom

When I die, I want to die like my grandmother who died peacefully in her sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in her car.

Finding time to play

Finding time to play with our craft stash is something we all complain about, at the moment I have 10 cards to make for family birthdays and occasions in February & March, whist I work through the list I am trying to find some time to play with my new Sugar Nellie stamps, making an exploding box, new Great Impressions stamps and I am also waiting for the delivery of the new Hero Arts clear cupcake set, on top of that I have two new pink petticoat downloads & two tinker & co downloads.

I have managed to try the flower cascade card that I cased from someone on Docrafts forum ( sorry I cant remember who ).

I then had an order come in during the day for two Mothers day cards

I have a day off from work today so I intend making the most off it and get some of these cards made.

I made this clutter card for my Mum as she loves flowers & her garden.
I also had to make this card for my children to send to my mum as both of the children have stacks of homework & the card needs to go in the post usually Abi will make the cards they send & they both sign them.