Reflections

Clear Album

How many of you have been creative with clear albums up until now? I've only done one before I'd done this one and I realised the other day that I hadn't shared photos of it here on my blog . . . so - here I go!

This is an album I did a little while ago for Scrappit and which I think they used as an instore class project!

I just loved those vibrant pattern papers and of course I couldn't resist hand cutting out some of the flowers and adding pearls to their centres to use as accents throughout the album as well!

In other news, today was also my Longford Scrapper's day and as we were working on UFO's (Un Finished Objects) it was a great opportunity to work on a new release 'Scrappitpack' that I needed to get complete - it's so cute! I promise to share a pic of that one soon!

Until next time,

Happy Birthday Martine!

"Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday dear Martine, Happy Birthday to You"!

From across the seas here in Australia to you in France Martine, I hope you have a truly wonderful and memorable birthday!

With love,

Mmm! Facebook & Farm Town

Mmm - so we've all heard of Facebook and yes, whilst I've been a member for a little while, I really have tried to stay away from it because from everything I've heard, it can be a very wonderful time waster . . . well . . . as some of you may already know . . . it's drawn me in to it's clutches!

Whilst I try to refrain from browsing too much on Facebook itself, there is one application that I've really become addicted to . . . it's a little game called Farm Town . . . how ingeniously clever it is too! Have you heard of it - do you play it too? You really should Donna - it's terrific! *hint hint*

So . . . in conclusion - thanks Sue & Nic for really making my days go even quicker now - *grin* - see I knew that there was a reason that I didn't start logging onto Facebook and learning more about it *grin*  OK - I'd better go and check on my crops - I think I have tomatoes and strawberries ready to harvest - anyone want to come and harvest them for me? *grin*

Until next time,

Happy Birthday Dad & Go Karts!

"Happy Birhday to You, Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday dear Dad, Happy Birthday to You"!

Here's hoping you had a wonderful day Dad - so sorry we didn't get to spend the day with you but we'll see you next Friday when you arrive at our place before you head off on holidays!

You'll be pleased to hear that James did well again and came 1st in today's racing!  Another trophy for the cabinet in his bedroom!

Until next time,

 

April 'ScrappIt Now' - Rasberry

The last of my projects that you will find featured in the April 'ScrappIt Now' Newsletter is this single 12 x 12 scrapbooking page featuring a 3D Plaster Kit that our eldest son James made and then framed!

As you can see from the photos on this page, each of the nine plaster planets has been adhered inside a Shadow Box Frame that we created and now stands very proudly on a shelf in his bedroom!

Here's a couple of close-ups!

The Rasberry pattern papers were just the perfect compliment don't you think?

Until next time,

April 'ScrappIt Now' - Rasberry

Here's another project made with the fantastic collection of goodies you'll find in this months 'ScrappIt Now' Kit - remember this *sneak peak*?

Well - here's the Book Mark already being put to use - you can download instructions on how to make one of these yourself by clicking here!

Another project I made with this month was this cute little folded CD/Gift/Greeting card holder!

Cute huh? So simple too!  Just take a peak at the April 'ScrappIt Now' Newsletter for complete instructions on how you can make one yourself too!

Until next time,

 

April 'ScrappIt Now' - Rasberry

The April' ScrappIt Now' Kit and Newsletter has officially been released, so I can finally share some of my creations featuring the very lovely Rasberry products!

The first quick project was a book mark for my eldest son who just loves reading! I decided to mount the whole bookmark onto some chipboard, so it's ended up being a nice sturdy one which hopefully will stand up to quite a number of enthusiastic reading hours!

Here's a couple of close-ups too!

I do so love this 'Space' collection from Rasberry - have you seen or used it yet . . . I'll be back tomorrow to share another of the projects I created using the same range!

Until next time,

School Holidays come to an end!

Well - our School Holidays have come to an end and it's 'Back-To-School' routine in the morning. I have to confess that not having the morning school routine to have to deal with is what I love most about school holidays. It's so nice to just be able to 'go with the flow' and to not be constantly looking at the clock and aiming to get out the door by a certain time. It's amazing how quickly two weeks can pass by though!

I was meant to attend a girlfriend's 40th birthday celebration last night, but unfortunately I am suffering a bit of a bug at the moment so I wasn't able to go. I do hope you had a wonderful time Debra - YAY - now you're 40 too! It would have been great to see you and some of the other girls as it's definately been way too long . . . looking forward to catching up sometime soon!

In scrapping news . . . stay tuned for the release of the April 'ScrappIt Now' Newsletter tomorrow - I'll finally be able to share the gorgeous 'Rasberry' creations I've made this month with you all!

Until next time,

*Sneak Peaks* - ScrappIt Now

Today we had our Longford Scrappers' fortnightly get together and I showed everyone how to make one of my Magazine / Book Marks and then because we had plenty of time, the very lovely Irma to show us how to make a cute Gift Pocket idea as well! Thanks so much for sharing that one Irma!

I decided to feature both of these in the ScrappIt Now Newsletter, so I can only share sneak peak photos of them at the moment.

Don't you just love the 'space' themed pattern paper?

I promise to share the full projects with you soon!

Until next time,

*Sneak Peaks* - ScrappIt Now

The new 'ScrappIt Now' release is just around the corner and I have to say that I'm just loving being creative with this kit - if you know what 'other' Design Team I'm on, you'll know why I am so thrilled to see these papers being used in a 'ScrappIt Now' kit!

Here's a sneak peak photo of one of the projects I've done so far!

Stay tuned for some more coming soon!

In other news - boy have we been busy . . . with the cooler weather and a little rainfall here and there, I've been motivated to get out into the garden once again! Things in the vegetable garden are looking a little healthier and I've even got some little seedlings sprouting in the greenhouse as well! We're really enjoying the school holidays and not having to stick to a time schedule all the time - I'm sure this week is going to slip by way too quickly though and before we look around the boys will be back into school routine once again!

Until next time,