Wigwag's blog

Hi,

This is a pop up I made for my daughter using the fiskars shapecutters for the pop up and the embellishments.  The instructions are on the fiskars website.  http://www.fiskarscraft.co.uk/uk/gallery/view/gall246822/default.aspx  It can be adapted for any use.  Hope you love it.

Hi,  I am back after a lovely holiday in Belgium.  Raring to go again.  The Wii is still getting a run for the money and although I am exercising a lot I have not actually lost any weight.  I tried eating less and gained.  So now I am eating more!!  Yes more!!  Apparently if I starve myself the body stores all the food it gets as fat in case you don't eat.  So the more you eat the less it stores and the more it will burn off.   I'll let you know how it goes.

Anyway,  I though I would show you a little frame that I made from a small flower punch and a fiskers shapecutter template (hearts).  It was cut out, coloured with flowers stuck on it and triple embossed to give it the shine.  The stand is made from the same card cut in a strip and folded in quarters and then stuck on as a triangle.  Hope you like it.

Hi,

I have been exercising daily and trying to regulate my eating and my weight is coming down.  (although it sneaked up again today!!).  My BMI has been coming down and my fitness age has ranged between 31 and 45 which is not bad for someone who is 48.  I have discovered I am a Yoga Master and my balance is really good (except first thing in a morning)

Anyway the dates of the upcoming events have now changed, and are as follows.

2nd August The Range Rochdale,

9th August the Range Leeds

11th October Hobbycraft Leeds

19th October Hobbycraft at Meadowhall.

In an attempt to get fit, (my blood pressure is borderline) and lose weight, I got myself a Wii Fit.  First I created a little Mii who looks just like me.  I got weighed (obese) and did the BMI 35 yuk. I was then told that if you have a BMI of 22 you are less likely to get ill.  Well for a start I am never ill.

However, I did some balance and stamina tests and was given a fitness age of 34.  Not bad for an overweight 48 year old is it. 

The games themselves are great fun and in the first 2 days I clocked up 1.5 hours of exercise in one form or another.  I found out my balance was perfect being exactly in the centre and was proclaimed a Yoga Master because of my excellent balance.  (Even though I have never done Yoga in my life).  I think the reason my balance is so good is because I ride a motorbike most of the time.   Well I call it a motorbike but it is actually a very large scooter.  I take my other half out on it some days.  He is braver than me as I would hate to be sat on the back.

Anyway hols looming and I have already lost 1lb towards my target weight.  Do you think I can get thin in the next 2 days?  No me neither.

Hi again,  I am going on holiday on Wednesday.  Sailing to Rotterdam and driving round Europe.  No plans, just two weeks doing whatever comes to mind, or not as the case may be.  All you need is a campervan and a tom tom. 

Last year in 10 days we, my husband and I, visited 7 different countries and enjoyed glorious weather and views whilst England suffered floods. 

This year I don't want to drive so much so I may not get as far.  We have a bicycle each so we intend to settle somewhere nice and cycle round.  

I only have to work Tuesday and thats it. I'll put some photo's on when I take some.

Hi, everyone.

If any of you are in the Leeds area or Rochdale or Meadowhall, I will be demonstrating Fiskars craft tools in the Range and Hobbycraft. I would love to see you if you can get along.

The dates are

Saturday 27th September in the Range at Leeds

Saturday 4th October in the Range at Rochdale

Saturday 11th October Hobbycraft in Leeds

Sunday 12th October Hobbycraft Meadowhall

Put the dates in your diary and please say hello when you come.

Whose house (besides your own) were you in last and why?

My neighbours to look after her cats whilst she was away.

Hi everyone,  this is my very first blog site.  I am passionate about all types of crafting and painting.  If you are too then you will find some projects shortly to interest you.

As a demonstrator for Fiskars most of the projects will be Fiskars based, and for all levels of experience.  WELCOME to those of you who have popped in for a look and I hope you linger a little longer.

Regards from Heather.