The life of a simple scrapbooker

Paint A Rainbow...

2011-05-04T22:04:00.000+08:00

It's challenge time again at Scrapz Biz and this week I was in charge of the 'Paint A Rainbow' challenge!

Here's my combo...

and here is my sample layout...

If you'd like to play along this week, head on over to the forum and say hi!!

Ooh...and for all of you October Afternoon fans out there... the new '5 & Dime' range is now in store...so grab some before it sells out!!! :)

xx

Want to win some Jillibean Soup goodies?

2011-04-09T22:35:00.000+08:00

Well that was a silly question - of course you do!!! :P

Head on over to the, Jillibean Soup - Bean Talk blog and vote for your favourite blog button...

Tough choice hu?!

...and while we're on the subject of Jillibean Soup, here are two cards that I recently made, using some of their yummy product...

"friends until the end"...

"5"...

Thanks for stopping by. xx

April 'Ticklez' kit...

2011-04-07T12:53:00.002+08:00

Are you looking for a great kit, jam packed full of product for a great price?? Well, you've come to the right place!!!

The new 'April Ticklez kit' has been loaded into the shop over at Scrapz. Biz and it's one that you won't want to miss out on!

I was lucky enough to be able to play with this months kit and here is my first sample...

More samples to come...so watch this space!! :P

Also, the weekly challenges are now up in the forum so why not come and play long! My 'chocolate' themed, Scrap It Blind challenge is up and here's the sneak...

Come and say hi. We'd love to have you!!

xx

Tooooot toooooot....

2011-04-04T20:39:00.000+08:00

I have a smile from ear to ear. Here's why... *squeal*

Congrats to everyone who has made both teams!!!!

xx

2011-03-30T22:19:00.000+08:00

The new challenges are up at Scrapz and this week I was in charge of the 'Paint a Rainbow' challenge, using this bright and fun combo... (it's pretty bright hu?! lol)

Again...I have used lots of yummy, Jillibean Soup product on this one, as well as some other goodies from the shop too!!

If you want to play along this week, head on over to the forum for more details on each challenge.
We'd love to have you!!!

Happy Days!
xx

At the beach...

2011-03-29T21:12:00.000+08:00

This layout was based on a Pencil Lines sketch...

Hope you like!
xx

You're one today...

2011-03-28T21:29:00.000+08:00

I have just posted this layout in my Two Peas Gallery and I thought I should blog it too.

Like the layout in my last post, I have used lots of yummy, Jillibean Soup goodies - which I'm really loving working with at the moment. If you would like you get your hands on some of these fabulous products, head on over to the Scrapz. Biz store.

Thanks for stopping by.
xx

I love you baby girl.

2011-03-26T20:54:00.000+08:00

I'm so happy with how this layout turned out and I had a lot of fun putting it together!

I have used some yummy Jillibean Soup products, which you can find over at Scrapz Biz...as well as a few other bits and pieces!

I have even used the packaging from these Jilibean Soup, Sugar Picks as my journaling block! I love the look of it too - as you can see in this picture (it's the flower...cute hu?!)...

Thanks for stopping by.

Back soon with another layout. xx

Leaves...

2011-03-24T06:00:00.001+08:00

This weeks challenges are up at Scrapz. Biz and the theme for the week is 'Leaves'.

My challenge this week, is to add some handmade leaves somewhere on your page, but not out of pre -made patterned paper.

Here is my sample...with a flower and leaves, made from material...

and of course some detail...

I have used some yummy Jillibean Soup goodies on this layout, which you can find in the shop, here along with loads of other delicious products!

If you would like to play along with this, or any other of the challenges this week...head on over to the Scrapz forum and say hi. We're a very welcoming bunch and would love to see some new faces!!

Happy Scrapping... xx

Three layouts...

2011-03-20T18:10:00.001+08:00

These three layouts were scrapped last September, when I was living back in Victoria but haven't blogged them yet, so I thought I would...

This was for a sketch challenge at Anna's Craft Cupboard...

This was created using the October Afternoon - Seaside collection and I was asked by the very lovely, Kathie Link if it could be featured it on the Aussie Scrap Source blog...

and this was a just because - I'm pretty sure anyway! It's been way too long...

Thanks for stopping by. Don't forget to say hello. I'd love to know who's dropping in these days!!

Made With Memories...

2011-03-20T10:02:00.000+08:00

I am VERY happy to announce that I am now part of the fabulous new team at Made With Memories - which is my local scrapbooking store here in WA.

Head on over to their blog and take a peek at who else made the team.

xx

New challenges are up...

2011-03-17T07:00:00.006+08:00

The latest challenges are now up at Scrapz and the theme for this week is 'Walk in the Park'...

It was my turn to create the card challenge and here is my example...

I have used lots of yummy new goodies from the shop, so pop in and have a look. There are so many new products in store at the moment!!

If you would like to play along with some (or all...hehehe) of this weeks challenges, head on over to the forum for more details and make sure you say hi. We'd love you have you there!!!

xx

Scrapbook Magazine...

2011-03-15T23:13:00.000+08:00

Last year sometime... I got an email from Lindsey Hopkins from the UK magazine - Scrapbook Magazine, asking if I would like to be on their Design Team. Now how can you pass up such an offer...so of course I said yes.

These two layouts were featured in the 'activity pack' section of issue #51 - and both were scrapped around my sketch...

Happiness is... (I loved this photo...that I've used it more than once!!)

My big kid...

I'm actually enjoying blogging again - can you tell?! :P

Until next time...

Layouts to share...

2011-03-15T12:23:00.001+08:00

I have quite a few layouts that I haven't shared on here before, most of which were done sometime ago...so I thought it was about time I popped them up. Now I just need to remember what they were all for. In no particular order...here goes...

A little while ago, the extremely lovely Jen Gallacher from Two Peas messaged me to ask if I would be able to create a sample for her 'Stretch Your Sketch' monthly classes. This was the sketch...

and my layout (OK...so I flipped the sketch and it probably looks nothing like it!!! hehehe)...

...say cheese

The next were for challenges up at Scrapz Biz...

My Little Moo Moo...

Little Pink Fairy...

Miss you...

...and a couple of "just because" layouts...

Us...

The skirt...

Back with more soon...

These girls...

2011-03-11T12:13:00.004+08:00

What can I say? From the moment I arrived in WA, these two lovely ladies have been nothing but welcoming! If it wasn't for Kat and Georgia...I'd be lost. It can be hard to find your feet when you move to a new state, but with the kindness of these two...it all seemed so easy!

From the first time I "met" them both, I felt like we'd known each other forever. They are both "normal" people - just like me (well, I like to think I am...others may disagree! :P)

So from the bottom of my heart - I thank you both. MWAH!!

Weekly Challenge time....

2011-03-10T09:30:00.007+08:00

The Weekly Challenges are now up at Scrapz Biz...so if you want to join in, then head on over and say hi.

It was my turn to do the "Fetch and Sketch" challenge and the theme for this week is 'golden'...

Here is my sample...

and some detail...

For a look at the sketch and for more details...drop into the Weekly Challenge thread in the forum.

Purple Pumpkin...

2011-03-09T09:22:00.004+08:00

The new Purple Pumpkin team has been announced this morning and I am very excited to be on the Guest Design Team list. A big congrats to all of the girls!!!

If you haven't checked out the Purple Pumpkin blog...then you can do so here.

Back soon, with a couple of new pages to share. =)

Scrapz Uni...

2011-02-28T14:12:00.009+08:00

I thought I would share some of my latest DT samples for the Scrapz.University comp which is being held over at Scrapz Biz at the moment. If you're looking for a great, friendly site, you should pop on over!! We'd love to have you say hi. Now onto the layouts.

Week 1 - Media Studies...

Week 2 - Graphics and Computer Technology...

Week 3 - Midwifery...

and...

Week 4 - Music...

Also, there are lots of new goodies in the shop at the moment, so head on over and take a look!!

Eight.

2011-02-16T11:27:00.003+08:00

I had a spare hour in my day yesterday, (childless which is very rare) ...So without giving it too much thought...I sat down to scrap...and this was the end result...

Happy days. xx

Because Georgia said so!!

2011-01-31T19:27:00.009+08:00

Don't fall off of your chair (if you haven't already)...I'm updating again - amazing hu?! You can thank Georgia, for yet another push for me to blog!

I scrapped this last night...

and here's some sneaky peak's too...

Majority of the goodies on this page, came from the Scrapz.Biz store...make sure you check it out!!

If I continue to tell Georgia when I've scrapped and she continues to give me a push to update, who knows, this just might become a regular thing! *wink*

Until next time...

PS: I need a new blog header...can anyone suggest any sites?

Scrapz Uni...

2011-01-30T10:36:00.004+08:00

I'm putting on my professor hat *giggle* and inviting you all to head on over to Scrapz Biz and join in the fun...

My first class is Media studies...here's a sneak peek...

See you all in Uni! ;)

In this house...

2011-01-24T13:34:00.007+08:00

If I don't blog this, Hitler...oooh...I mean, Georgia... could get a little nasty! *wink*

I've been going back to this layout, on and off for the past two days and have finally finished it today! Ahhh...October Afternoon...how I love thee! *sigh*

Thanks for stopping by... xx

Skype...

2010-12-19T17:28:00.005+08:00

I love that this can keep us connected to family and friends back home! I love Skype!

Don't faint...

2010-12-07T21:20:00.004+08:00

Two posts in two days...eeek!

I've had a little 8"x8" obsession recently. I love the square format, but find the 12"x12" too large. I find these smaller pages quick to put together and I can use up lots of little bits in my stash...

Testing, testing...

2010-12-06T20:56:00.009+08:00

...is anyone out there?!

It's been a looooong time between posts, that's for sure!!

My family and I are all settled over here in the Wild, Wild West...and my mojo has followed me (although it's not always kind to me) and I am enjoying scrapping again - when time permits of course!

After a bit of nagging from certain people to get my butt into gear and start updating this thing again and also some exciting DT news to share...I thought that it was time to post. So here goes...

I am very excited to say that for a little while now, I have been a part of the fabulous Design Team over at Scrapz Biz. It's such a lovely site, full of lovely ladies and lots of inspiration. I would really love for you to pop in and say hi and maybe even have a go at a few challenges that are up at the moment, like the Twelve Days of Christmas competition.

I'll leave you with a few of my recent layouts and will be back soon with some more to share...

Blog break...

2010-04-08T20:54:00.007+08:00

I've had a few people get in contact with me lately about my blog being private. A little while back I contemplated closing it down completely, but instead I turned on the author only option for awhile. I find myself networking on facebook a lot more these days. Sharing photos and updates with family and friends from there instead of here and just wasn't sure if I could be bothered doing both. I'm sure some of you know the feeling. :) I don't know if you do the same with your blog...but sometimes I over think who can easily actually access my blog and wonder if I should be putting myself and my family out there for just anyone to see. Anyway...after giving it some thought, I have decide to keep it open, mainly to share my scrapbooking layouts (not that there are many of them these days...lol.)

Speaking of scrapping. Some of you may have noticed that my name is no longer on the DT list over on the AC blog. With Mathew being away from us for 4 month for Navy recruit school, me being mummy to 2 kids, being pregnant, moving and me having Max it all got a little too much and I couldn't keep up with my commitments. I have loved being on the ACDT for as long as I did, but as they say...all good things must come to an end, right?! :)

I haven't been scrapping much lately. I have done a few things for the beautiful Jane from Crafty Matters (see side bar because it's been that long I can't even remember how to link it up...lol) which I will share soon once Jane pops them on the site. :)

One more thing before I go. Make sure you check out the HUGE range of October Afternoon stock that Lee-Anne has in over at scrap Therapy. If you're a OA fan...you're going to go crazy!!! (better see the side bar for that link too...lol.)
xx

Maxy's movie...

2010-02-05T06:44:00.011+08:00

This is what's been keeping me busy lately...

Hope you like. xx

Maxy boy...

2010-02-03T19:21:00.005+08:00

Little Max-a-Million is already 12 days old and has fit into our family so perfectly. Max has been such a good little baby so far - he is so placid. He feeds, sleeps and poops (very regularly I might add!) and gets a zillion kisses and cuddles from us all each day.

Here is our little bundle...

Aren't these little peeling feet just the cutest?

Maxy...I love you so much it hurts...love mummy. xx

More soon.

He's here!!!

2010-01-24T17:19:00.004+08:00

Just a really quick post to share our brand new little (big) man - "Max Westley" born on 22nd January at 9:34am, weighing a very healthy 9lb 1oz.

We are all in awe of our beautiful little bundle, I could seriously eat him up, he is just so so precious!!

More photos to come...

Overdue...

2010-01-21T08:05:00.005+08:00

My due date has come and gone. *sigh*

Off to the doctors today. Lets hope little Jellybean doesn't take too much longer to enter the world. :)

xx

Been awhile...

2010-01-11T17:08:00.003+08:00

Just a quick post to let you all know I'm still alive. :)

We are officially Victorians. We have moved in and are nice and settled which is fabulous!! To all of the scrapping girls in the area, I am really looking forward to getting out there and organising some meeting dates. *grin*

Still no sign of bubby - although I did think that I was going into labour last week. Turned out to be a false alarm.

Kiddos have adjusted to the move really well and loving having their daddy around.

We had our first coffee morning and a play date today. We were very lucky to meet a lovely lady and her little girl from Madelin's new school just before Christmas and were invited for a play today. Madelin was so excited to have met someone new and we all got along really well which was nice.

I scrapped my first layout in ages today. Can't say I've missed it that much, but I am looking forward to getting back into it once the baby is born and we get into a routine.

I have been saying for the last two days, that I will take a belly picture but haven't - naughty I know. I should stop saying it and do it before it's too late.

Hospital bag is packed so now it's just time to sit and wait. I'll be back with the news when it all happens.

xx

Busy busy...

2009-11-22T18:11:00.003+08:00

I'm still here - just very busy!
It's been so long since I blogged last...eeek!

A few things that have been happening...

* I'm TOTALLY addicted to Cafe' World - sad but true! I'm not sure when this addiction is going to fade...no time soon I'm sure...it's way too much fun!

* I am nearly 32 weeks pregnant - already!! I can't wait to meet our new little man. We have a name that we both agree on...you'll have to wait for that one though. :)

* We have a moving date - yay! Only 15 more sleeps until the people come to pack my house and 19 sleeps until we drive off into the sunset to our new life..hehehe!

* Kiddos are good - growing like mushrooms.

* Madelin is booked into a school over in Victoria and I am booked into a hospital to have this baby. Just need to book Makenzie into a pre-school and we're set!

* Little Mr Jellybean doesn't stop moving. There is limited room inside my belly at the moment. I truly look like I've swallowed a basketball - photo to come! :)

* Scrapbooking is non-existent at the moment. I have been having fun making cards though. Only for special occasions as I have needed them, but that has been enough to keep my creative mind going.

Well, that's it for me. I must get that belly photo to share.

Keep well. xx

25 + 1

2009-10-07T16:54:00.003+08:00

This is me today...

25 weeks and 1 day (gotta mention that 1 day...everyday is important to a pregnant woman!)

My handy little photographer Madelin took the photo for me - she always gets so excited when I ask her to do it!

So...I told Mathew what the sex of our baby is...so you're all allowed to know now.

Little Jellybean is a blue one. A little playmate for Makenzie. :)

Madelin is still coming to terms with it being a boy. She is slowly convincing herself that having a boy will be ok. I have lost count how many times she has asked me if I'm sure. "Maybe the doctor is wrong mum...maybe it is a girl" she says. I know once he is born she'll just love him just the same, but until then, I don't think she's 100% convinced that it is actually going to be male! lol.

In other news...

- Our trip to Melbourne was soooooooo fabulous! It went waaaaaaaay too fast and it was
extremely hard to see Mat go again, but we're on the home stretch now. Not long to go and my family will be under one roof again - yipeee!!!

- Kids have been sick. High temps, sore throats ears and tummy's. Off to the docs tomorrow I think.

- School holidays have been "interesting" - I love my kids, I really do, but I am looking forward to school going back and having a routine again.

- Cooked roast chicken and veggies tonight. I really don't know why I bothered. The chicken barely looks like anyone has eaten it. I think I'll stick with toasty toasts and charity meals for the next few weeks. ;)

- Not alot of scrapping going on here. Only my essential deadlines. I just don't have the energy. Curling up in my warm bed watching tele has been a favourite past time of mine lately.

Speaking of bed. I'm off to get in my pj's and jump in there now.

Night night. xx

Your prayer for daddy...

2009-09-23T15:41:00.005+08:00

I scrapped again - shock horror!!

This has taken me two days to do. I know, it doesn't look like it, but as I've said, things are going a little slower in the scrapping department around here lately.

I have used some of the new American Crafts products on this. I mixed some 'Blue Skies' and 'Merry Mint' paper along with some 'Merry Mint' ribbon, some mini marks alphas and chipboard 'nutmeg' Thickers (which are looooovely!) I have also used a speech bubble from one of the older remarks sticker books.

And lastly, this cute little 'love' word title made by the uber talented Jane from Crafty Matters.

If you want to get your hands on some of Jane's fabulous ceramics, check out the Crafty Matters site for more.

2009-09-21T20:31:00.005+08:00

Look look....I scrapped! Shocked aren't you?!

I haven't done alot of scrapping lately - life is just too busy at the moment, but when my DT box of American Crafts goodies came last week, I had to dive straight in and do something!

I have used some of the new papers, chipboard and Thickers and might I say...they are delish! If you haven't snapped some up yet, I suggest you do. You will not be dissapointed - I promise you that! I have also used a cute little cheeky emoticon from Crafty Matters - I think it fits perfectly with the photos on the layout - don't you think?

On the home front - all is well. Myself and the kids miss Mathew so much. We are counting down the days until we can see him for the weekend. At this stage it looks like we will be moving over to Victoria sometime before Christmas - exciting, but nerve racking at the same time!

Little Jellybean is growing at a rapid pace - I love having a little baby belly. I am feeling lots of kicks and movements and loving every minute of it - this baby is a party animal! I did find out what this little jellybean is, but you will all have to wait to find out until after I visit Mathew. He does want to know, but would like to be told in person...so when that happens...you'll all know. If you want to that is! Feel free to guess in the mean time won't you. I'll just sit back and giggle! ;)

Tooth number 3...

2009-09-10T13:37:00.004+08:00

Madelin's two front teeth have been wobbly for months now, but no wiggling or pulling would get them out. Since Mathew has been away, Madelin has been nagging me to pull the most loose one out, but being the wimp I am - I just can't do it!

While at the dentist today, Madelin says to the lady (as she sticks her finger in her mouth and points to the tooth)...

"My daddy is away and my mummy is too scared to do it...so...can you get this thing out?!"

So...of course she was more than happy to help out.

Here's the end result...

Cute hu?! Now to wait for the tooth fairy to come. *wink*

Fathers Day without daddy...

2009-09-07T15:11:00.007+08:00

We got to speak to Mat for a nice length of time yesterday, which was great!

The kiddos had a huge sleep in - until 11am mind you. I twiddled my thumbs waiting for them to wake - they obviously needed it.

My mum and dad came over with KFC for lunch - which is nice and easy and the rest of the day was spent doing this...

Madelin was hard at work practicing her skipping skills and Makenzie was busy being busy! :)

I have no layouts to show, so I will share some recent photos that I have taken - I needed some latest ones to print and post to Mat.

Enjoy your week.
xx

2009-09-03T10:45:00.008+08:00

I have just been looking through the disc that I got at the ultrasound yesterday and just had to share a couple of the short clips. I had no idea that they were there, I thought that there were only still images on it, so I have been really excited and I haven't been able to stop watching them all...

The first is a 3D one (it's waving at you)...

and the second is of the little gem being a clever little acrobat. We were sitting there waiting for it to do a complete roll, but it only got as far as touching it's forehead with it's foot - I told you it's clever! :)

I hope you enjoy them as much as I am.

xx

It's all happening...

2009-08-18T15:09:00.005+08:00

Our house went on the market yesterday *sob sob* so it's really starting to sink in that we are actually going to be moving!

Both Mathew and I were born here and I have lived in this region all of our lives. Over the next year or so, there are going to be so many changes - for the better I'm sure. :)

Mathew leaves on Monday, so I will be acting as a single mummy for 2.5 months - eeek!! I wonder if I'll have any hair left by the end of it?! I'm not sure I will...lol.

So, anyone wanna buy a house? *giggle*

xx

17 weeks...

2009-08-11T11:00:00.005+08:00

- Feeling little jellybean move around - alot!

- Feeling less tired (bonus!)

- Finger nails aren't growing like they did in my other pregnancies *sob sob*

- Skin is terrible at the moment. Pimples popping up like I'm a teenage girl!

- Anxious about Mathew going away

- Can still see my toes - yay!

- Hairy belly (too much information? Sorry!)

- Still fitting into two pairs of size 12 jeans - gotta be happy about that!

- Looking forward to my next Ultrasound

xx

14 weeks...

2009-08-05T17:10:00.005+08:00

I love the feeling I get when I finish a layout and am really happy with the end result. I think we would all be fibbing if we said that we are 100% happy with every layout we create - would you agree?

I started this layout last week - OK, so I cut the bottom scallop from the base paper and that was it, but today I got it back out again and started adding. Here's the finished product...

and some detail too...

Because we don't know what we are having, I wanted to make sure I had some pink and some blue scattered on the layout, but also wanted to keep it quite girly since the layout is about me.

Enjoy your Wednesday night. xx

It's out...

2009-08-05T08:34:00.003+08:00

The new American Crafts Design Team has been announced and I am thrilled to announce that I will be staying on for another term - so happy about that!

Check out the Studio blog for the complete list. Such a huge amount of talent! I look forward to working with each of the girls!

A special mention to fellow Aussie Kim Arnold on making the team. Congrats Kim. xx

xx

More American Crafts...

2009-08-04T16:57:00.007+08:00

...but in detail this time!

I have been glued to youtube this afternoon and came across these...

So...are you drooling yet? I am! What's your fav?

xx

PS: You may have to scroll down and pause my tunes so you can hear the clip. :)

American Crafts Studio blog...

2009-08-01T11:20:00.006+08:00

Have you been to the American Crafts Studio blog lately?

Check out the blog for your chance to win some amazing prizes. This week is the...

What are your two favourite AC products? I'd love to see what you create with them!

Also on the blog is a peek at the amazing CHA booth. You'll see lots of the new release goodies. You'll want them all - trust me!

Check out this post for a look. Make sure you let me know what your favourite new release is. I'm still deciding on mine. There's just too much to choose from!

xx

Dora!

2009-07-31T15:15:00.005+08:00

Just sharing another American Crafts layout for this month.

Makenzie was such a whimp when it came to meeting all of the characters at the theme parks. He loves Dora, but still didn't want to go anywhere near her. While these photos were being taken, he was squeezing me that hard that I could barely breath...lol.

Products I have used for this layout are...

Cardstock: American Crafts weave 'apricot'; Paper: October Afternoon; Alphabets: American Crafts foam Thickers, Basic Greay chipboard stickers; Other: Creative Cafe shipping tag, string, Yvette Adams journaling spots, material, American Crafts slick writer (used for journaling, border and spots on foam alphabets.)

Enjoy your weekend
xx

Our BIG 3 year old...

2009-07-29T12:25:00.005+08:00

Today is our big boy's 3rd birthday! Man-o-man time flies!

Mummy, Daddy and Madelin love you to the moon and back. You are such a ball of energy and such a cheeky little guy, but we wouldn't have it any other way!

Happy Birthday Buddy.
xx

Layouts...

2009-07-27T20:22:00.007+08:00

I know that I haven't had much to share on the scrapping front lately. I have been scrapping, I really have, but alot of it can't always be shared here straight away.

I actually scrapped 3 layouts yesterday. Ok, you can all hop off of the floor now! Two of them you will see on the Crafty Matters site soon and the other was one of my American Crafts postings for this month...

I scrapped one of the pictures I shared in the last post...

How cute is the little American Crafts owl Flair badge? I have also used some AC Thickers and some remarks stickers. Oh and also a cute little journaling spot by Yvette. If you love it and want some of your own - which I know you will, pop on over to her Etsy store here.

And a few older layouts that I scrapped for Crafty Matters a little while ago, which some of you may have already seen on the site.

Daddy's boat - using a little blue boat. Cute hu?!...

Home sweet home -using one of the new funky white houses...

Charlie Barley - using a very adorable fish and also a little circle cat face ceramic too...

I swear, these ceramics were made for Charlie. Aren't they so kewl?!

And one belly photo as promised. I have two dodgy ones to choose from. Now which one to pick... Mmmmm. I took a really bad one of myself using the web cam last night, and Mat took a whole memory card full of really bad ones today, so I don't have alot of choice. Ok, procrastination over. Uploading....now!

See. Bad hu?! I had to stand on the side as well as try to click the mouse to take the photo, so my giant arm got in the way. That and no smile and my head cut off - charming! It will do. I'll have to get someone to take some more soon. Preferably someone other than me with the web cam or Mathew. ;)

Still here!

2009-07-25T12:51:00.008+08:00

We have just got home from a fabulous holiday. We have been away for nearly 3 weeks - 14 nights staying in a beautiful apartment on the Gold Coast and the other nights travelling.

We went to all of the theme parks - which was so much fun! The kids had a ball and so did we. I'm not sure who enjoyed it more. Madelin was so brave, no ride was too big or scary for my little 6 year old. Some she only just made it height wise - she totally amazed me! Half of the rides I would have been too scared to go on! lol.

Being pregnant, I couldn't go on any of the big rides. So while Mathew and Madelin braved rides like this...

I was stuck on the slightly more mild rides, such as this *giggle*...

Oh and who could forget this one?! Honk honk!

I won't bore you with a zillion photos. I have so many, I really need to sit and go through them and get rid of the ones that are not worthy of keeping. We also went on a whale watching tour - which was the best experience ever! We went to the Wild life Sanctury, shopped, swam, went to the beach and a stack of other things. All in all, we all had a ball!

In other news. Some of you will already know that Mathew has been going thorough the process of getting into the Navy for sometime now. While on the way to Queensland we got a phone call, telling us that he has been accepted - exciting hu?! So, he will have to leave us for a couple of months and go and live in Victoria while he completes his training and then we will follow once we have a house and the first initial training is complete! Life is going to be very interesting for awhile, but I'm sure it will all be worth it in the end. So all of you Melbourne girls - maybe soon we'll be able to meet in person - yay!

This post has been sitting here since yesterday morning, waiting to be finished off, so I will leave it at that and be back very soon with a picture of my very rapidly growing baby belly. :)

Clowning around!

2009-07-03T12:52:00.005+08:00

The end of school term, means an end of term performance.

All of the kids went to school dressed as clowns and the whole school put on a 'Circus' performance for family and friends.

Here is my colourful little clown.

Cute hu?!

Unfortunately the principal wouldn't let them use face paint (damn!) and we couldn't find a 'nose' anywhere, so we found bright clothing, colourful tights and a funky yellow clown wig.

xx

CHA 2009 American Crafts sneak peek...

2009-07-02T09:27:00.003+08:00

Oohhh la la!! Have you checked out the Studio blog this morning?

Here's just one peek at one of the new Thickers in the 'Blue Skies' range - aren't they delish?!

If you want to see more, you're going to have to pop on over to the Studio blog for a look!

In other news. I have decided to step down from my DT position at Anna's. I have loved every minute of being on the team and Anna has been fabulous - thank you Anna. xx

Happy Thursday. xx

Are you sitting down?

2009-06-26T20:13:00.005+08:00

If not, you might want to!
Guess what I done this afternoon? You give up? OK, I'll tell you.

I scrapped a layyyyout...lala. la. la. la. laaaa! *grin*

Jellybean's first layout for his/her album...

I have used so many sweet products from the latest American Crafts baby series. I have used papers, foam Thickers accents, clear and wooden stamps (introducing, the square frame and the bunny inside - isn't he sweet?!) and a flair badge. I have also used a cute little ceramic heart from Crafty Matters.

OK. You can stand back up again now. *wink*

xx

Have you seen this?

2009-06-24T06:52:00.002+08:00

No explanation needed. To find out more, check out the Studio blog!

Hungry anyone?

2009-06-21T15:04:00.004+08:00

Since struggling with scrapping a little lately, I have turned to something a little different than paper and glue to keep me out of trouble!

I am really enjoying baking at the moment - for me, that's really quite strange. I do like to cook, but to be honest, I'm just not that good at it, but I am getting better! I am learning to be a little more patient and read the recipe instead of diving straight into it and missing that one important ingredient that binds the whole dish together.

Apart from the tasting at the end, another reason why I'm loving being in the kitchen is it gives me time with the kiddos. I love watching them pour and mix along with me, they love helping so much and I love watching them do it. So, today Madelin and I baked. We made a chocolate brownie slice and a lemon coconut slice. Mmmmm....delish!! Want some?

I can't see it lasting very long in this house! :)

And here's my two terrors sharing a snuggle at the playground yesterday. See, they really can sit next to each other without fighting!!

Enjoy your week.

One lonely layout and thankyou...

2009-06-12T10:34:00.006+08:00

Firstly, thank you so much everyone for your comments about my Pa. I really do appreciate it. :)

Back a little while ago, I mentioned that my mojo had disappeared. Unfortunately it hasn't made it's way home yet, so I am struggling to find any inspiration to scrap. There is just too much going on at the moment.

I did manage to scrap one lonely little layout last weekend, when Mardi, Allie and myself got together for a scrap day.

Hope you are all well.

xx

Goodbye Pa...

2009-06-02T19:07:00.004+08:00

My Pa passed away peacefully, just before I got to see him on Monday morning - which was also Mathew's birthday.

Just a quick post to say that I think I will be having a little blog break for a week or so.

Take care. xx

"I LOVE YOU PINK!!!"

2009-05-27T15:13:00.003+08:00

OMG. What can I say? This woman is AMAZING with a capital A!

I am lost for words. All I will say is "PINK - YOU ROCK"

For those of you that are going to upcoming shows, you will LOVE it!! I wanna go again! ;)

xx

**edited to add* - Sorry ladies. I should have mentioned that I got the photo from some site on the net. I wish I was that close to take that photo, but I can't take the credit. Just can't remember the site I 'borrowed' it from. Naughty, naughty!! xx

Celebration week...

2009-05-26T06:05:00.002+08:00

It's "Celebration Week" on the American Crafts, Studio blog.

Make sure you stop by, say hi and join in the fun!

I have a couple fun project on today's post if you're interested!

I am off to P!ink tonight! So say I am excited is an understatement. Want me to sing you a few bars? No? OK - I'll leave that until tonight. *wink*

Enjoy your day.
xx

Color Combo #123

2009-05-24T20:06:00.004+08:00

This weeks combo is up and the deadline has been extended, so if you want to play along, you still have time.

The colours this week are green grass, crisp linen, kiwifruit and cool grape...

I didn't take in this combo, but if you check out the site the other DT girls have done a fabulous job, creating a stack of stunning layouts.

See you at CCG. :)

xx

From the bottom of my heart....

2009-05-23T11:17:00.005+08:00

THANK YOU!!!!

To all my wonderful and supportive friends and visitors out there, both on here and on that disgraceful smack blog - thank you, thank you, thank you! Your words really do mean so much to me!

What that very insecure individual said about me, hurt me in no way. For all I care, they can talk about me until my ears are burning! They are the one that obviously has issues - not me!

I really didn't want my last post to be the post that people are greeted with the minute they visit my blog, so instead, this one will be. Until my next update of course!

The support you have given me is totally overwhelming and you have really put a smile on my face! I am slowly getting around to thanking you individually - it's the least I can do.

So again - thank you with all my heart. You are all truly wonderful!

Belinda

PS: Allie, next time you come to visit, I promise not to ignore you while I sit on the computer refreshing my blog page. *wink*

Thankyou...

2009-05-22T09:43:00.004+08:00

I wanted to say a big thank you to the coward who posted this about me on the latest smack blog...

Anonymous said...
This is off topic but whats with Belinda Venables and the 40,000 hits giveaway? How many of them are her own hits? We all know it adds a count for your own refreshing and that you can start it from any number you like. I don't mind some of her stuff but she is obviously saying "LOOK AT ME, LOOK AT ME" and she didn't have to pay for the stuff, it's AC anyway. I just think she's a poser.
May 20, 2009 6:29 PM

Thank you for thinking of me. I'm flattered, I really am. *blush*
Thank you for being jealous enough to bring up my name on the smack blog.
Thank you for adding to my hit counter. After all, that is the most important thing in my life - how many blog hits I get each day!
Thank you for taking the time out to call me a poser. Sticks and stones!!

You are obviously annoyed that you didn't win the giveaway - which I am very pleased about!
What I do with my products is my business - not yours!

Happy Friday.

Crafty Matters Update.

2009-05-21T18:41:00.002+08:00

Jane has updated the Crafty Matters blog with projects by Vita, Mardi and myself.

Some new gorgeous ceramics have also been showcased - trust me, you won't want to miss seeing these! You'll want to get your hands on them straight away - I know it!

Take a look for yourself! I'd love to know what you think.

xx

And the winner is...

2009-05-21T15:11:00.002+08:00

Firstly, thank you to everyone who entered the draw. I loved hearing from all of you.

I have used the random number generator but again, have no idea how to add it to this post, so I just counted down to the number it told me and the winner is...

"Ann Lederhose"

Congrats Ann. Can you please email me at gilges@tpg.com.au with your snail mail address. :)

Thanks again everyone for saying hi.

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend.

xx

Giveaway...

2009-05-20T19:17:00.004+08:00

I will be announcing the winner of this giveaway tomorrow after school pick up sometime.
If you haven't entered and would like to, make sure you leave me a comment in this post to be in the draw. Gotta be in it to win it - right?!

I have also added a "follow me" thingo (mmm...not sure what else to call it...lol) if you're interested.
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xx

Don't fall over...

2009-05-19T12:51:00.006+08:00

I scrapped!!! :)

I had a couple of days to design this layout in my head and today it just came together just like I had imagined - yay!

I have used some October Afternoon and Prima goodies from Anna's. Some American Crafts ribbon and and a foam Thicker bracket. Also a cute pink Crafty Matters outlined flower and some Websters pages pom pom trim.

I have hidden journaling under the flap which is held down by the stapled ribbon tied into a bow.

Hopefully the urge to scrap is here to stay!

40,000 hits and a giveaway...

2009-05-18T08:50:00.006+08:00

Since last February when I added a ticker to my blog, I have had nearly 40,000 hits. So, I thought that I would celebrate with a giveaway.

For a chance to win the goodies above, all I would like you to do is leave me a comment in this post saying hi - easy hu?! (international visitors welcome)

I will announce the winner on Thursday 21st.

I'm off to open my new goodies from Anna's and search for my mojo - it still hasn't found it's way home! :(

Happy Monday. xx

MISSING...

2009-05-14T14:41:00.008+08:00

"MY SCRAPBOOKING MOJO"

If found, please contact me, or alternatively, send it straight home!

I am desperate to get it back!! ;)

This makes me smile...

2009-05-13T21:09:00.002+08:00

I am really into searching for favourite adverts on YouTube at the moment - is it obvious?! This is another one of my favourites. The little boy in the robe looks sooooo much like a little boy I know.

I have taken my music off until my next post. I'm not sure if it interferes with being able to play both the music and clip at the same time.

Enjoy! xx

Zzzzzzzzzz.

2009-05-12T20:27:00.002+08:00

This is Charlie's new favourite spot...

While I scrap - she snoozes.

I am so so attached to this little puddy tat. I love her so much!!

xx

Today.

2009-05-09T12:04:00.002+08:00

It's quiet in our house.

Mathew has taken Makenzie out for the afternoon, so it's just me a my little girl.

I am scrapping at my desk and she is behind me scrapping at hers.

Love days like this.

xx

Road Trip...

2009-05-08T10:07:00.007+08:00

Yesterday I got some Crafty Matters ceramics in the post from Jane and all day I was hanging out to play. So last night I did.

I have had these photos printed out since our holiday back in January and when I opened up the goodies the first thing I seen were the Beep Beep Cars and I knew exactly what I was going to do with one of them...

I have also found some new alphabets (well to me) which I LOVE! I have never been one to use mixed colours for my titles, but I really love these American Crafts - Smokey Joe's card stock stickers...

I really need to mop my floors, but I think it can wait. I think I might scrap some more instead!

October Afternoon...

2009-05-07T17:53:00.008+08:00

Have you been wanting to get your hands on some of the new October Afternoon releases? Well now is your chance. Check out the Craft Cupboard Blog for a peek at some of what's in.

The May sketch is also up...(which I am yet to do!)

Upload your layout into the gallery for your chance to win. To find our more information, see this post for details.

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This weeks combo is now up at Color Combos Galore...

This week is a mix of knock me out orange, invigorate me teal, calm me down peach and tantalize me pink - nice names hu?!

Here is my take on the combo...

And a little detail shot to show you the Zing! embossing powder. I stamped some bubble wrap with my clear embossing ink pad, stamped that onto some white card stock, then embossed it using some Apricot powder. The scallop is also covered in powder. I cut a freehand scallop and embossed it using the grapefruit powder. I love the richness of these powders. They are so vibrant and fun!! For the Aussie that are looking for some online here in Australia, I came across some today on Blue Bazaar.

I have also used a pink one of these, and a cute little button from here!

Come on over to the Colour Combos Galore site and say hi. :)

American Crafts Stamps...

2009-05-06T11:54:00.006+08:00

Have you seen the amazing range of American Crafts stamps?

If not, you really need to get into your local scrapbook store and get some. If they don't stock them, you need to beg until they get them in! hehe. No seriously. *wink*
Trust me - they are fabulous quality and there is such an amazing range to choose from.

I got mine in the post yesterday and I had to get straight in to play. So last night I created this layout...

I want to point out which stamps I used on my layout. So here goes...

See the black spots underneath the speech bubble? I stamped the 3x3 birthday dots on some white card and then stuck the Remarks, Awesome accents - Black and white speech bubble over top, then cut it out.

I used the bracket, arrow and heart from this set, the scallop *drool* from the Large Sentiments set, embossed with some Neon blue Zing! powder and this sweet little number - the 2x2 Sentiment Frame (which is adorable!!!) and obviouly you need one of these
acrylic blocks - which you can choose from a large or small (or maybe even both!)

There's no time to waste! Go and get some for yourself!!

xx

PS: If you are in constant need of an American Crafts fix, don't forget to check out the Studio blog for daily updates!

Ahhh...I love it!!

2009-05-05T18:33:00.003+08:00

I can't get enough of this advert at the moment - makes me laugh every time. *giggle*

What do you think?

Oh and this ones for you Olivia - since I know how much you love it! ;)

If you've got a favourite advert that's made it's way to U-tube, I'd love to see it. Leave me a link. :)

xx

PS: You'll have to pause my tunes (over on the right hand side) :)

Getting dirty...

2009-05-04T11:44:00.004+08:00

I was reading the latest Scrapbook ETC at work yesterday and came across a canvas created by Cathy Blackstone. I instantly fell in love with it and knew that I had to create one for myself.

Now those of you that know me, know that I am not really a 'get your hands dirty with paint" kinda girl, but I really, really enjoyed the whole messy process of creating this canvas. So much so, that I can't wait to get into creating the next one!

Here is Cathy's canvas in the magazine...

and here is my take on it....

Ok, so now I look at them side by side, I like Cathy's much better...lol.

User Spotlight...

2009-05-03T17:25:00.003+08:00

Last week I was approached by Jan on 2peas, to feature some of my layouts as the 'User Spotlight' on the Garden Girl Design Team blog.

I was so excited and of course I said yes (with a big smile on my face...hehe.)

Check it out here!

How cool is this?!

2009-05-03T08:27:00.002+08:00

When I stumbled across the 'member inspiration' section of the Designer Garden on 2peas I found this. How very cool!! *grin*

No pictures for this post. Sorry. xx

Color combo #120

2009-05-02T22:15:00.002+08:00

The combo...

and my layout...

Come and play along! xx

About a boy...

2009-04-30T12:31:00.006+08:00

I have been saying I am going to do this for ages. So here goes.

Makenzie right now...

- He would eat cream biscuits all day long if you let him.

- He still loves playing with his trains.

- He wants to wear his gumboots everywhere. He won't even give his new sneakers a chance! ;)

- Is such a loud and full on child. Everything he does, he does it will full force and is very vocal!

- If his covers come off in the night, he yells out "MUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUM" as loud as he can until I go in there and tuck him back in.

- One reason for getting the cat was to help Makenzie to get use to animals. Now the cat is more scared of him, then he his of her!

- He will casually come up to me and say "Ohhhhhh doooooin' maaaaa" (what you doin' mum) - which is the cutest thing to listen to.

- His speech isn't the best. He knows what he is saying, but the words just don't come out right.

- He still wears nappies - day and night. He just isn't interested in sitting on the toilet and when he does, he will do a fluff, and then get off...lol.

- Would quite happily play in a pile of mud all day without saying a word.

- Is slowly cutting out his day sleeps. *sob sob*

- Just as we get out of his room after tucking him in each night, he yells out for a drink. We've now learnt to take one with us to his room so we don't have to walk back to the kitchen.

- Even after having no day sleep, he is always the last child to fall asleep when we have other people over or go to other peoples homes.

- He has learnt to deal with being stuck in the naughty corner. He doesn't like it, but has no choice! lol.

- Entertains me all day long and constantly makes me laugh!

- When daddy gets home from work and walks through the door, his reaction is as if he hasn't seen him in week. It's so adorable to watch!

- It won't be long and he will be three. Eeek. Where has the time gone?!

- He can be VERY rough with Madelin. If she is in arms reach and he doesn't like something - she'll cop it. I'm sure she'll get him back one day when he least expects it! lol.

I love you my boy. xx

Rosewood...

2009-04-29T20:08:00.006+08:00

Today on the American Crafts blog - Kelly has been talking about the Rosewood font - check the post out here!

So, I thought that I would share a card (beware - I am no card maker) that I made for a friends little boy, using the ever so yummy Remarks - Smokey Joe's card stock stickers which are in the Rosewood font...

A few other American Crafts goodies I have used are; Myrtle O'Seam paper, a guesthouse foam arrow, a cherry button a cute Berry special phrases rub-on that I have used for the back of the card (I have now used all of mine on the sheet - sad sad! I'll have to get myself another packet.) It just finishes off the card - don't you think? I have also used one of my new slick writers - which I LOVE!!! If you haven't used these before - get some and try them. They are fabulous!

Lastly, I have used one of Yvette's journaling spots - which you can buy from here. If you have never purchased any of these - I highly recommend them - go get yourself some - you'll love them!! I don't think I will ever get sick of using them!! :)

xx

Mr Noisy

2009-04-27T16:59:00.004+08:00

Another layout...(not the clearest photo though - sorry)

Like the journaling says - this jumper was made for Makenzie! ;)

Pop on over to the Crafty Matters blog. I have a couple of layouts up there too! xx

Scrapping...

2009-04-26T19:34:00.006+08:00

I scrapped up a storm this weekend. Mathew was away and I took advantage of staying up late each night (OK - until the wee hours of both mornings) to scrap my little heart out!

I managed to get 6 layouts done! That's a huge amount for me in one weekend. I was determined to make the most of my time instead of sitting on the computer! I can't share all of the layouts yet, but I will show you a couple that I can.

For this one I used some left overs from a couple of my Anna's Craft Cupboard Design Team packs. I have used some Bungle Jungle paper and some of these cute paper whimsies. Also some yummy Girl Friday paper and I have added a cute little wood grain button from Kittyrobot

I altered some older American Crafts chipboard alphabets using some black Zing! embossing powder - don't you love how they sparkle?! This stuff is fabulous! I am using it more and more on my layouts. Make sure you get your hands on some - you'll love it!!

and I have used the 'O' from a pack of Making Memories alphabets for the circle to frame Miss Charlie...

This next one is a fun layout using some of the American Crafts puffy Thickers which you can get from Anna's if you like them!!

How cute is this umbrella in Madelin's hand? It's a puffy accent - cute hu?!Oh and I can't forget this cute little vintage button from here. I had added a American Crafts Jewel brad to the centre of the button for something a little different!

This post has taken me long enough. Back tomorrow with another layout. xx

What a life!!

2009-04-25T20:42:00.004+08:00

Charlie has definitely made it clear that she likes cuddles. Each night at around the same time, she will walk up to me a let out a big "meow" - which I have worked out means "lay me on my back and cuddle me".

This is where she stays until I've had enough and I put her into her bed.

What a spoilt little kitty!!!

Yesterday.

2009-04-24T15:21:00.002+08:00

Yesterday I got to meet this lovely lady - Janelle Wind.

I enjoyed every minute of yesterday Janelle. You are such a beautiful person - just as I imagined you would be.

Thank you, and Mardi for a fantastic afternoon. The only bad thing about it was having to leave.

xx

Meet the newest member of our family...

2009-04-21T19:42:00.004+08:00

Little Miss Charlie...

...isn't she sweet?!!

I had been thinking on and off about getting a kitten for quite a few months now. I suggested it to Mathew but he wasn't as keen as I was...lol. Makenzie has grown up without animals and is quite terrified of them (especially dogs) so i wanted him to have an animal around to get use to. Madelin is at a great age now where she is old enough to help care for an animal and help feed and play with it and she has also been asking for a kitty - which made my decision a lot easier. ;)

I called the local vet this morning to see if they knew any locals that had kittens for sale. They had only one number which was for a giveaway kitten - Miss Charlie (ok - so just Charlie, but Miss Charlie sounds so much sweeter!)

I called the number and spoke to the lady and the kids and I hopped in the car and went for a visit. When we got the the ladies house, she explained to us that she had only had Charlie for two weeks and had recently been put off of work. Within the two weeks of getting Charlie and now, she had found more work which was interstate and wouldn't be able to care for her any longer as she wouldn't be home regularly and was looking for a good home for her. I really did go there with intentions of just looking (promise) and wasn't 100% sure about getting her. I kind of didn't discussed it with Mathew before we went - oops! He would have said no otherwise...lol. Anyway, when I got there, she was so cute. Her little eyes were looking at me screaming "take me home" - you know how it is...lol.

I just couldn't resist this face...

So Miss Charlie said her goodbyes to her previous owner and on the way home we stopped at the shops and got her a new basket and a stack of new toys - all chosen by the kids of course.

Little Miss Charlie is 8 weeks old and is a playful little kitty. The previous owner had named her Charlie (thinking that she was a boy...lol) and so we decided to stick with that name. She likes lots of scratches on the head and loves to lay in my arms on her back and be cuddled. Little Miss Charlie is going to love living at our home - I'm sure of it! :)

xx

Character week!

2009-04-21T07:53:00.002+08:00

It's all about the Character line this week over on the American Crafts blog.

I have a layout up on there today. Check it out and don't forget to say hi. :)

Anna's Craft Cupboard April sketch...

2009-04-20T21:40:00.005+08:00

Have you scrapped your layout yet? If not, why not give it a go. Check out
Anna's for more details. Don't forget that you have only got until the end of the month to upload your entry into the gallery.

Here is the sketch...

and my layout...

...using the new Bungle Jungle papers.

Happy scrapping. xx

Just for fun.

2009-04-19T22:07:00.003+08:00

The other day, Mat and I made a list of all of Makenzie's nicknames. Today I sat at work dreaming of how I was going to scrap the layout using all of the nicknames on the list. I planned it all in my head and got home and scrapped.

Here is how it turned out...

Just as I had scrapped it in my head...lol. Love it when that happens! ;)

I used some Sassafras - Bungle Jungle from Anna's and a mix of both old and new American Crafts - Thickers which you can find at Anna's too.

Back tomorrow with an award. xx

A few Easter pics...

2009-04-14T13:46:00.011+08:00

We were lucky enough to use my mum and dads new caravan. Luxury plus. I don't do tent camping. I'd spend the entire time whinging...lol.

I really didn't take that many photos. It was nice to sit back, relax and not worry about the computer and camera for a few days. Here are a few that I took.

Madelin spent a lot of the time in here...

Or on here - with her new wetsuit on...

Makenzie spent most of the time playing here...

His skin was grey by the end of the day. I was very thankful for the outside camp shower. There was no way I was showering him inside mum and dads new caravan shower!!

The kids collected sticks and leaves to create a nest inside their Easter baskets...

The kids baskets...

Easter bunny went a little overboard this year. :)

All of the kids took part in the egg hunt. The little kids got a head start...

and the big kids took off not long after...

We had a great weekend. It's nice just to chill out and have no agenda, but it's nice to be home too. Nothing like your own bed to sleep in at night!

CCG #118

2009-04-14T09:51:00.003+08:00

Because I was so late in posting the last color combo, the latest is now up on the site.

A colourful mix of Easter grass, basket brown, l'il chick yellow and robin egg blue...

and my layout...

I have used American Crafts paper, ribbon, thickers and mini marks rub-ons. A journaling spot from here and a cute little house ceramic from here.

Come on over to Color Combos Galore, sign up and say hi. I'd love to see your take on this weeks combo.

xx

Happy Easter

2009-04-13T16:48:00.004+08:00

How was your Easter weekend? We had a great four days away, but more on that in another post.

I thought I had better post the latest Color combo before it's too late and the next one goes up.

Here is the combo...

and my layout...

I have used a cute little bisque heart from Crafty Matters and embossed it using the American Crafts Zing! opaque embossing power.

To see what the other girls have done with this combo, check out the site.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY...

2009-04-09T07:04:00.003+08:00

A HUGE happy birthday to this girl for today.

I hope you have the best birthday ever!!

Make sure you pop on over and wish her a big happy birthday too!

xx

2009-04-08T16:32:00.008+08:00

I've had no new photos to scrap lately. I've even resorted to using Nic's...lol.

So this afternoon, Makenzie and I went outside for a play and took the camera with us!

I got alot of pictures that I am really happy with so I thought I would share a few. Here goes...

Playing on his ride on car that he got for Christmas...

Playing 'peek- a-boo'. Can anyone spot Makenzie? *giggle*

Ahhhhh. There he is...

Posing for mummy...

Saying "Cheeeeeeeeeeese" (love this!)...

Making a pile of grass and rocks. I'm not sure what daddy will think about Makenzie pulling out is beautiful lawn. Oops!

And my favourite shot of the afternoon. My sweet little man, just being sweet...

Oh and a black and white version. I can't choose which one I like best.

Which do you like?

That's all from me. Off to scrap some of my new photos! ;)

Have a fabulous Easter break everyone.

So excited!

2009-04-05T20:57:00.002+08:00

Wanna know my 'scrappy' news?

Okey dokey then.

Go here to see. *smirk*

xx

Just hanging around...

2009-04-05T11:12:00.003+08:00

I scrapped this layout last night...

How cute is this little robot button? Check out kittyrobot to get your hands on one for yourself!

Thanks Nic for sharing some of your photos of little Deacon for me to scrap - he is so adorable!! :)

I should have mentioned that my news is scrap related. So sorry Lea, no pitter patter of little feet here anytime soon...lol. :)

xx

2009-04-03T20:00:00.004+08:00

Anna has posted this month sketch and here it is...

For your chance to win a store voucher to the value of $35.00 make sure you upload your layout into the gallery by the end of the month.

I am busting to share some exciting news too, but you'll have to wait until early next week! *giggle*

Until then...xx

American Crafts blog...

2009-04-02T19:40:00.002+08:00

Have you been checking in on the American Crafts blog on a daily basis?

Well if not, you should go and take a look. There is loads of inspiration from the design team girls and lots of yummy projects too.

Make sure you go and see for yourself!!

xx

CCG #116

2009-04-02T14:31:00.004+08:00

Here is this weeks combo...

What do you think?

Here is my layout...

I have used American Crafts papers, rub-ons and Thickers (the small white dots), Remarks stickers, some material that Nic sent me - cut into the scallop, some Websters Pages ribbon and a cute little bird house button from kitty robot, which you can buy from here.

Come and play along - I'd love to see you there. :)

xx

Kittyrobot buttons...

2009-03-31T12:52:00.002+08:00

Look what arrived in the post yesterday...

Recently I got an email from Jodie, giving me the opportunity to choose some clay buttons from here as a thank you. How's a girl to choose from all of those cute buttons you ask? Well, go and see for yourself and you'll see that it's not a very easy choice to make. All of the buttons which are hand made by Jodie and Ayesha are truly amazing. Each one so full of detail and perfectly hand crafted.

Check out these Babushka dolls - they have the sweetest little faces. You really have to see them in real life to see how adorable they really are.

If you like the look of any of these, make sure you pop on over to the Kittyrobot Etsy store and purchase some of these adorable buttons for yourself!

xx

Happy mail...

2009-03-27T10:49:00.002+09:00

Look what arrived in my post box this morning...

So many bright, fun and funky American Crafts ribbons!

Check out the full range here!

CCG #115

2009-03-25T21:03:00.006+09:00

This weeks combo is up and guess who got to create the combo? ME! Even down to naming the colours and all. How fun is that?!

So, I had a little play and this is what I came up with...

I named the colours "cloud blue, apple evergreen, dusty pink and chocolate malt". What do you think? Ok, so it's a little harder to name colours than you think...lol.

Here is the layout I created using my combo...*grin*

Please come and join in the fun over at Color Combos Galore and make sure you let me know if you give the combo a go. I'd love to see what you create!