Pets // My Beautiful Cat ❤

Hellooo everyone! Since I haven't done a post on my beautiful kitty yet, todays post is going to be all about him! :) Please be aware .. there are ALOT of photos. They are not the best quality because they were not taken purely for my blog.

I actually feel like I should also talk about my cat that I had before my current little man. Back in 2011 my mums tortoiseshell cat had 4 adorable kittens. I, being a lover of all animals ... especially baby ones, had to have one! So that's how me and my boyfriend got Snoopy. Here are a few pictures of him ...

Snoopy was such a nice and friendly cat who loved cuddles and always gave you kisses! He used to push his face against yours whilst purring and if you wasn't paying him attention, he would rub his head on your hands to get you to stroke him. He would curl up on you and go to sleep and he loved to play. He was the perfect cat!

Last year (2014), Snoopy went out like normal. But he didn't come back. A day or two past and we were getting worried. It wasn't like him not to come home. So we rang up all the local vets and none of them had had any cats handed into them. So we just waited. A few days later, someone we know told us that one of the vets we had rang had posted a status on facebook to say they had had a cat taken into them. They posted it on the day our cat had gone missing, and yet when we rang, they had told us they'd had none handed in. My boyfriend rang them up again and queried them about it. They told him that a cat had been hit by a van, on the road at the top of where we live, and the person in the car behind the van had stopped and taken it to the vets. Unfortunately the cat had already passed by the time they got to the vets. They also said that because no-body had been in to claim it, it had been sent to the incinerator. So I went down to the vets and showed them a photo of our cat. They confirmed that it was our precious Snoopy. Even though my boyfreind had rang up the vets and was told they had no cats handed in! We didn't even get an apology! So we never got to say bye to Snoopy and that was really hard.

A few months later, someone we knew told us their cat had had kittens. We wasn't sure whether to get one, because we were still pretty upset about Snoopy. But then we saw them. They were so small and cute! So we decided to get one. Thats how we ended up with Ziggy.

Ziggy is half Bengal and is very playful! He has beautiful markings and is quite a big cat for his age. He has just turned 1 in April so is still a baby! :) We have decided not to let Ziggy out and to keep him as an indoor cat as we don't want the same thing to happen to him. We do take him out on a lead though, so he can get fresh air and have a bit of a wander. And he actually likes going out on his lead! He will walk with you and doesn't try to run off. He does have to stop and have a sniff every 2 seconds though!

I loved Snoopy, he was our first pet together and I still miss him to this day, but I also love Ziggy! He's not replaced Snoopy and never will, but he's our pet and we love him! :) Some of you may be thinking 'Their only cats!', but to us they are more like family.

I really hope this post didn't bore you and you managed to stay until the end!

Do you have any pets? Or have you lost any pets? Whats your favourite pet to have?

I love reading and replying to all of your lovely comments so please feel free to comment!

Thanks for stopping by to have a read!

Speak soon ..

Blogging // How I feel about it ❤

Hello again! :) Todays post is going to be all about Blogging. How I feel like blogging has helped me and what its like to have your own blog.

I'm still quite new at it all and even though I haven't been blogging that long, I absolutely love it! When I first started my Blog at the beginning of March, I didn't know what to expect. All I knew was that my Blog was somewhere I could write about all the things I love. My own little world. 

I started out not knowing anything about Blogging. I literally just went with it and learned how to set my blog up how I wanted it, make my own header and basically make my blog 'mine' along the way. I didn't have any help doing it, as I don't know any other bloggers. But I did it. There are still somethings I would like to change on the way my blog looks, but I'll get there in the end. Like I said, I'm still quite new, so there is plenty of time! 

I also set up a Twitter acount to go with my blog. That was the best thing I could have done! There are so many amazing bloggers on there and Twitter is where most of my traffic comes from. If you join in on the Blogger chats that happen every night, you get to chat to some great bloggers and also make lots of amazing friends. You can get so much inspiration from other people and I think it's good to interact with people who have the same interests as you. You don't feel so alone in the blogging world then. I love the blogging community and always look foward to the chats! 

Blogging has made me more confident and taught me some good skills. It has helped with my writing skills and I also kind of undersatnd HTML now. I'll get there in the end! Making my Blog was one of the best decisions I have made. 

Hopefully I can keep working on my blog and getting better at it as time goes on. Even maybe one day, work on it full time! I also hope that in the future I will get the chance to meet some of the Bloggers I chat to on Twitter. That would be amazing! 

If you haven't got a Blog yet and are thinking of starting one ... I say go for it. I love blogging and wouldn't change anything. Apart from the fact I wish I had started a long time ago! But I'm happy I have started now. This is going to be a long and fun journey and hopefully you can join me along the way! 

I hope you enjoyed reading this post! How does blogging make you feel? Has it changed your life in any way? I'd love to hear your answers and thoughts!

Thankyou for stopping by my blog!

Speak soon .. 

Glass Etching // Tutorial

Hello Lovlies!! As promised in my 'Creative Outburst - Homemade Crafts' post, here is my post about Glass Etching! :)

I am actually going to do a tutorial today so you can also try this at home if you like it. Its easy to do and the outcome is actually really good! They would make perfect Christmas/Birthday presents, or any kind of present for that matter. Especially 16th,18th, 21st, any special birthdays, and even Bride and Groom champagne glasses. The possibilities are endless!

So first things first .. You will need:

• Etching Cream 
• A small paint brush
• A clean glass 
• Stencils
• Tape 
• Gloves

The first thing you want to do is clean your glass. You want to get rid of any fingerprints or marks that may be on there. Once it's been washed and towel dried, place your stencils where you would like them to go and stick them down.

If you are using more than one stencil, e.g letters or numbers, like I am, then try to place them as close together as possible to stop any etching cream getting in the gaps between them.

Next you want to take your tape and stick it around all the edges of the stencils to protect the rest of the glass from getting etched. You can use duct tape or painters tape for this, but I didn't realise that I had ran out of both .. so I had to use normal sellotape. When all of the edges are covered, put on your gloves. You do not want to get this stuff on your skin, it will burn you! Take your painbrush and heavily apply the etching cream over your stencils. Make sure everything you want to be on the glass is covered. 

Leave it to sit for 10-15 minutes and then rinse of the cream with warm water. Use your paintbrush to help wipe it all of. 

Now it's time to remove your stencils and see your amazing work. The stencils should easily peel off.

Last thing you should do is wash your glass with warm water and washing up liquid to remove any excess cream or any marks left from the tape. Don't worry, it's not going to wash off! Etching cream eats away at the top layer of glass, so your design will stay on there forever.

And thats it. Here is my finished glass which I decided to put my Blog name onto. I am really happy with how it turned out since this is actually my first attempt! 

Let me know if you try this, and make sure to send me photos! I would love to see them! 

Thankyou for stopping by to have a read and I hope you enjoyed this post! 

If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment or find me on twitter at @cloudsinup :)

Speak soon.. 

Illusions // My 3D Cartoon Satchel ❤

Hi lovlies! :) Today's post is just a short one. But I just had to share it with you!

Last year, at the end of summer, I bought a bag. Not just any old bag. But a 2D satchel cartoon bag that looks 3D!! I absoloutly love it. It's just so cute and quirky and when I sent my sister a photo, she thought I had added it onto my photo from a clipart on a photo editor!

Last year I didn't really get to use it that much, but now that summer is arriving, it's the perfect time to get it back out and put some use to it!

It's actually a bag for your iPad or laptop (it's very thin) and my boyfriend has currently purchased a net book, which is the perfect size!

I got this bag off Ebay for £11.99.

Here it is...

So that is today's post. I hope you enjoyed it, even though it was a short one! 

Let me know what you think or if you have a bag like this?! 

Thanks for reading :) 

Speak soon..

Travel // DisneyLand Paris

Hello lovely people! Todays post is all about my first trip to DisneyLand Paris! :) If you haven't been yet ... you need to go! It is amazing, you wouldn't regret it. Even if you don't like rides .. it is still an amazing atmosphere and experience. And who doesn't love Disney?!

Back in 2011 when I was 18, I went to DisneyLand for the first time! I think as an adult, you appreciate it more. Don't get me wrong, I would have loved to have gone as a child and been able to meet all my favourite Disney characters, but even as an adult, I still found it so magical and overwhelming!

We went for my 19th birthday and I loved it! Since my birthday is at the end of the year, it was Christmas time in DisneyLand. It was so beautiful. All the decorations and lights, and the christmas tree was amazing! I could literally sit here all day and talk about how much fun I had and what a magical place it is to go, but instead I will show you some photos I took whilst I was there so you can see for yourself!

Disney Village

Street lamps on Main Street USA

Christmas Tree

Space Mountain - Ride

Hollywood Tower of Terror - Ride

Clock on the DisneyLand Hotel

Disney Castle

Even the windows inside the Castle are amazing...

Flora, Fauna and Merryweather 

Malificent

Sleeping Beauty (Aurora) and Prince Phillip

On the day of my birthday, we took a trip into Paris to go and see the Eiffel Tower. It was amazing. I am so scared of heights so for me, this was very scary ... but I loved every minute of it and I would definitely do it again! The views from the top were beautiful, even though it was quite foggy!

Eiffel Tower

View from the top

Another view from the top

That night, when we got back to DisneyLand, we went for a meal at a place called 'Buffalo Bills'. It is a very western style place. You get to watch a cowboy show (which Mickey and friends are in) and eat traditional Texan food. You get to have your photo taken with Mickey Mouse and you also get a free cowboy hat! If you go to DisneyLand, this is a must for you to do! 

My boyfriend and I wearing our cowboy hats

To finish this post off I will show you some more of the photos of the Disney Castle I took. If you go, don't miss the shows they have on at the castle every night. They are absolutely breathtaking! It looks even more beautiful and magical at night time! 

Wish Upon a Star

Disney Castle

Fireworks at the Castle show

I had an absolutely amazing time at DisneyLand Paris. I went again 2 years later in 2013. But that time we went at Halloween. Both were incredible, but I have to say, I prefer the Christmas decorations! They even had fake snow coming from the roofs to make it feel more magical! 

Thank you for stopping by to have a read ... I hope you enjoyed this post!

If any of you have been or are planning on going to DisneyLand Paris, or even Orlando, I would love to hear about it! Orlando is definitely next on my list!

Feel free to leave comments or catch me on Twitter! (@cloudsinup) 

Speak soon..

21 Questions || Get to know me Tag

Hi Everyone! :)

Today I thought I would do a 'Get to know me Tag'. I think it's good to get to know the person behind the blog a bit more, and this is a perfect way to do that! I have enjoyed reading everyone else's and I hope you enjoy reading mine. Maybe we will have some-things in common!

1. Do you have a middle name? 
 I don't have a middle name. Just my first name and last name.

2. Do you have any pets?
 I have a beautiful one year old cat named Ziggy, and two terrapins named Wiz and Squirt. I would love to get a puppy aswell!

3. Favourite Holiday?
 Now this question can have two different meanings. Holiday has different meanings in English and American, so I'll answer both! My favourite holiday that I've been on would probably be DisneyLand Paris. I went for my 19th birthday 4 years ago in November and it was so magical! I loved it! - My favourite holiday during the year would have to be Christmas . I love everything about it! Its the best time of the year!

4. Do you speak any other language?
 You would think I would since I did French as a GCSE at school. But no. Unfortunately I can't. I was not good at French then, and I'm not any better now. I would love to be able to speak another language though!

5. How many siblings do you have?
 I have 3 siblings. I have an older sister and two younger brothers.

6. How tall are you? 
 I am 5'4 and the tallest girl on my mums side of the family!

7. Eye Colour?
 I have Hazel eyes.

8. Any Tattoos?
 Yes. I have 4 tattoos. At the bottom of my back, on the back of my neck, on my ribs and on the inside of my wrist. I do want another one though!

9. What shoe size are you? 
 It depends on what shoes I am wearing. If I wear heels I am a size 3, but everything else I am a 4.

10. Do you drive?
 I wish! No I don't drive. Yet. I am hoping to get my licence when I can afford it!

11. Who are some of your favourite YouTubers?
 I actually have quite a few! Eva on mylifeaseva, Sara on SaraBeautyCorner, Zoe on zoella and Jesse and Jeana on  BFvsGF just to name a few!

12. How old will you be turning on your next birthday? 
 I will be 23 years old on my next birthday! :|

13. Hobbies?
 Painting my nails, DIY crafts, reading, staying fit and of course Blogging!

14. Will you ever Bungee Jump?
 Nooo!! I am terrified of heights so throwing myself of a bridge (or whatever you jump off) is not on my list of things to do. What if the cord snapped?!? No thank-you.

15. Favourite cereal? 
 Coco Pops. For sure! I love drinking the chocolate milk afterwards too! ... I'm such a child haha!

16. Summer or Winter?
 Definitely summer! I don't like being cold so me and winter do not get on. The only thing I like about winter is Christmas time ... and it's my birthday in winter!

17. Scary movies or Happy endings?
 I love a good scary movie, but I also love a happy ending! So I would have to say both. It really depends on what mood I am in.

18. If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
 America. I have always wanted to travel around America. I don't really have a reason why, it's just something I want to do! Especially California!

19. What's your Zodiac sign?
 I am a Scorpio.

20. Do you wear any king of jewellery 24/7?
 I do. I wear a silver heart locket necklace my boyfriend got me for my 21st birthday, and my Great Nannas' ring.

21. Do you have any phobias? 
 Spiders. In fact any kind of insect, I freak out if I see one near me! And heights. I just freeze and can not move if I am somewhere high. I think I'm just scared of falling. It won't stop me from having fun and experiencing things though! Even if it does mean I have to overcome my fear!

Well that's it. My 21 questions answered.

I hope that this post has helped you to get to know me a bit better and if you have anymore questions you want me to answer, leave a comment, or ask me on Twitter! My Twitter link is here. :)

I tag anyone who wants to have a go at doing a post like this ... It's really fun to answer the questions!

Thanks for stopping by!

Speak soon..

Deep Relaxation - Floatation Tanks

Hi everyone!

I hope you're all having a great weekend! 

Today, I thought I would write a post about something I would love to try out, but haven't got round to yet. Some of you may already know about these .. and some of you may not, but either way, I am going to tell you about Floatation Tanks. What it is and all the amazing benefits that come from using them. I hope you enjoy!

Floatation Tanks were first used in 1954 to test the effects of sensory deprivation. They are now also used for meditation and relaxation and in alternative medicine. 

The Floatation Tank contains a super-saturated Epsom Salt solution, which is about 25cm deep. This creates an environment similar to that of the Dead Sea, which lets you float effortlessly on water and enjoy a feeling of weightlessness. 

The water is heated to skin temperature, so once you are settled, it almost impossible to tell which parts of your body are under water, and which aren't. This tricks your brain into thinking your floating in mid-air. The Epsom Salt solution effectively removes the effects of gravity on the body, making you feel almost completely weightless. This lets every single muscle in your body fully relax. 

As the tanks are soundproof and the lights are either a calming blue or completely switched off, your mind will drift into a deep state of relaxation. These are the perfect place to have some much needed 'me' time. You have no distractions and you can forget about your problems or worries for a while and just relax. By yourself. 

Now you will need to use these a few times before you can completely relax, but there are ALOT of beneficial effects from Floating. If I wrote them all, this post would probably never end (or I would be sat here for a very long time) so here are just a few;

• Improves Sleep 
• Alleviates stress (mental and physical)
• Increases motivation, diminishes depression, anxiety and fear
• Facilitates freedom from habits, phobias and addictions
• Relieves pain - arthritis, migraines, injuries and so on
• Reduces blood pressure
• Helps prevent sports injuries, speeds healing process
• Improves skin condition 

It costs around £45 for an hour of Floating time, which may seem like a long time, but it apparently goes alot quicker once your in there. With all the benefits it has, I think that it is well worth the money. 

I would love to hear if any of you have tried a Float Tank, and what you thought of it? Did you enjoy it? Did you feel the benefits?  

If you would like to know more about Floating, or read into more detail, you can click here.

Thank-you for taking your time to stop by my blog. I hoped you enjoyed today's post! :) 

Speak soon..

Sophie x

Disclaimer: I was not paid to write this post ... I am just really interested in Float Tanks and how they work.