tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34181747901357144872024-03-13T03:20:15.721-07:00Odds and EvensUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418174790135714487.post-74854077899010723432012-12-26T03:50:00.001-08:002012-12-26T03:50:20.010-08:00It's been a while....A quick catch-up:<br />
<ul>
<li>I've been studying the last two years, one year left to complete my degree</li>
<li>Scrapping has taken a back seat as I'm so time poor nowadays</li>
<li>I've gotten more interested in organising and renovating/refurbishing </li>
<li>I'm suffering from Post Traumatic Anxiety Disorder </li>
</ul>
So, I'll be using this blog just to get stuff out of my head. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418174790135714487.post-294961766042322032010-09-02T18:33:00.001-07:002010-09-02T18:43:10.711-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TIBQ5mj_5qI/AAAAAAAAAKE/D4CjITaSynU/s1600/Scrap+Layouts+009.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 314px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TIBQ5mj_5qI/AAAAAAAAAKE/D4CjITaSynU/s320/Scrap+Layouts+009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512494894435788450" border="0" /></a><br />I recently finished Kelly Purkey's Sketchbook 2 class and here are a couple of layouts I completed from the sketches she emailed. This one above of my son Neven, I absolutely LOVE. I guess just because it says what's in my heart, there are two great photos and I didn't buy anything for it. Neven has a few behavioural issues which means it's hard for him to make and keep friends but he really is the sweetest little boy. He picks flowers for me, whispers "i love you mummy" in my ear so no-one else will hear, and he can be painfully shy sometimes. <br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TIBQ4xp9BrI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/8thWX2cSOlM/s1600/Scrap+Layouts+005.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 318px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TIBQ4xp9BrI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/8thWX2cSOlM/s320/Scrap+Layouts+005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512494880233686706" border="0" /></a><br />I've scrapped this photo of my sisters and I (on the right) before but I love it and had a spare laying around so had another go. I used spray on ink to mask the cages above and continued that line with the ink and glitzed cage. Again, very pleased with using up some of my stash.<br /><br />I've signed up for May Flaums Use Your Stash class which started this week and I'm really looking forward to doing just that!!<br /><br />Have a super weekend everyone!!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418174790135714487.post-1332708796252928232010-08-11T00:12:00.000-07:002010-08-11T00:18:16.765-07:00Purple Pumpkin!!<div style="text-align: center;">If you love handmade kits and embellishments then you HAVE to checkout<br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Purple Pumpkin.<br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Sam designs, creates and sells some the cutest embellishments ever and<br /><span style="font-size:180%;">right now<br /><span style="font-size:100%;">is having a giveaway. Check it out <a href="http://purplepumpkincrafts.blogspot.com/2010/08/update-news-and-giveaway.html">here.</a><br /><br />Lots of rain here and with a few public holidays I've had time to scrap! Will put up pics when the sun comes out....Happy humpday! :)<br /></span></span></span><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418174790135714487.post-40523833741824466302010-08-08T14:48:00.000-07:002010-08-08T14:50:18.417-07:00Elle's Studio Journaling Class<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Don't forget!!!<br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Elle's Studio's Journaling class starts today and they've started with a bang by having a HUGE giveaway... Make sure to leave a comment to be in to win one of the fabulous prizes being offered by their sponsors.</span><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418174790135714487.post-22053248040251538212010-08-08T14:39:00.000-07:002010-08-08T14:43:42.067-07:00Giveaway!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_thUvsr4kxNo/TFPvZafuPlI/AAAAAAAAFBg/hV1fEtR0yr4/IMG_4683-8x6.jpg?imgmax=800"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 800px; height: 631px;" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_thUvsr4kxNo/TFPvZafuPlI/AAAAAAAAFBg/hV1fEtR0yr4/IMG_4683-8x6.jpg?imgmax=800" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Scrap the Boys are have a gorgeous prize to giveaway to anyone who posts this picture and links it back to their blog. They have heaps of inspiration on their blog and the sketches are awesome! Check them out and become a follower!!<br /><br /><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418174790135714487.post-81780429208386802872010-08-04T14:26:00.000-07:002010-08-04T14:30:56.005-07:00I-Rock Giveaway!<div style="text-align: center;">I'd love an i-rock tool! The ability to bling anywhere, on anything so easily is so very appealing! I already have a long list of things I want to bling!<br />So I was very happy to enter a giveaway on the Imaginisce blog for not just an i-rock but one of their gorgeous 12x12 albums <a href="http://www.imaginisceblog.com/2010/08/i-rockin-12x12-leather-album-and-huge.html#comment-form">here</a>. You have multiple chances of winning, just by spreading the word!<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418174790135714487.post-70287387549471504012010-07-24T02:50:00.001-07:002010-07-24T02:56:28.618-07:00Free Online Elle's Studio Class<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5ENbfJl400I/TBahByb1CsI/AAAAAAAADso/wSjM_P42BAU/s1600/logo.jpg"><br /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Remember when I blogged about having trouble with journaling and titles <a href="http://mzzzzk-eye-m.blogspot.com/2010/05/bad-bad-blogger.html">here</a>?<br />Well, you can imagine how happy I was to hear that Elle's studio will be holding a three week on-line tutorial on <span style="font-style: italic;">journaling</span>!<br /><br />Held from the 8th to 28th of August they will feature 12 amazing scrapbookers who will provide tips and techniques on how to journal on your pages....:-D<br /><br />You can read about it <a href="http://ellesstudio.blogspot.com/2010/06/mark-your-calendars-journaling-class-is.html">here</a> and be sure to mark it on your calendar!!<br /><br />I'm blog surfing while sitting in bed suffering from tonsilitis and chills. NOT an ideal start to my weekend but I still have lots on. Hope you are all enjoying your weekend!<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418174790135714487.post-74023218753709450782010-07-15T01:51:00.000-07:002010-07-15T01:57:18.283-07:00Chatter Chatter<div style="text-align: center;">Nate, our resident Darling, is at that stage where is tries to copy every word you put to him. I just wanted to put down a list of his words at the moment.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Mom - Mum<br />Da - Dad<br />Nona - Siona<br />Roww - Tyrell<br />NeNe - Neven<br />Dot - Dog<br />Boo - Bird<br />Shoes and Socks<br />Nom Nom - Food<br />Ar Ta - Put your laptop up Mum!<br />Car<br />Bolo - Bottle<br />Hum Ear - Come hear<br />Ars ee Ooh - I see you!<br />Ba! - bath or Bye!<br />See You!<br /><br /><br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418174790135714487.post-21914798751293608802010-07-11T20:30:00.000-07:002010-07-11T20:36:55.400-07:00I'm a Survivor!<div style="text-align: center;">Yes, the school holidays are nearly over and my children go back to school tomorrow. I do love having them home but my lack of motivation and energy lately means we barely utilise the time we have together effectively. By that I mean that I wish the TV was off and we were out more often!!<br />So this week I'm going to look into a multivitamin to address that issue.<br /><br />In other news, since I want to start the laundry service, I'll be looking at childcare options for Nate over the coming weeks. I'm usually a bit teary as we get to this stage but I know he's bored senseless and I am finding it difficult to keep up with him so I think everything will be fine.<br /><br />But first, back to fitness classes!! I've gained weight over the holidays and I'm keen to move it! So as soon as I drop the kids off tomorrow morning, I'll be ready for class.<br /><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418174790135714487.post-47068478963690078902010-07-05T23:29:00.001-07:002010-07-05T23:33:26.046-07:00Sadness...<div style="text-align: center;">Today we had to tell Tyrell that one of his class mates had died in a car accident over the school holidays. It was difficult because even though we are very open about death (as per our upbringings) we just haven't suffered any deaths in our families. My heart goes out to the surviving family members as they bear such a tragic loss. Tyrell has chosen to go to the funeral to say goodbye to 'one of my best mates'....<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418174790135714487.post-78609062589957781202010-07-04T16:25:00.001-07:002010-07-04T16:43:18.297-07:00Nook Special<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TDEY6ZoXikI/AAAAAAAAAJs/QtABPPxKx0o/s1600/Scrap+Layouts+012.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 163px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TDEY6ZoXikI/AAAAAAAAAJs/QtABPPxKx0o/s320/Scrap+Layouts+012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490196812333025858" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TDEY54yOsFI/AAAAAAAAAJk/g0MAJHRa-OU/s1600/Scrap+Layouts+017.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 317px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TDEY54yOsFI/AAAAAAAAAJk/g0MAJHRa-OU/s320/Scrap+Layouts+017.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490196803516018770" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TDEY5bM9GHI/AAAAAAAAAJc/4KPaoCdRGPE/s1600/Scrap+Layouts+020.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 319px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TDEY5bM9GHI/AAAAAAAAAJc/4KPaoCdRGPE/s320/Scrap+Layouts+020.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490196795575048306" border="0" /></a><br />All of the above are from the DT at My Scrapbook Nook as either classes with full instructions or shared in the Gallery.<br /><br />At the moment the Nook is running a special for new kit club members, only while stocks last! Join up from June 23 for a full year and you will receive a free June kit as well as the normal special of receiving your 13th month free!<br /><br />The Nook's DT post classes to inspire you how to use your Kits as well as being accessible through their super-friendly message board. Returning customers also get 10% off all purchases from the shop including Kit add ons. <br /><br />So, if you've ever thought about joining a Kit Club may I thoroughly recommend My Scrapbook Nook? :)<br /><br /><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418174790135714487.post-21124916768683919322010-07-04T04:12:00.000-07:002010-07-04T04:24:51.433-07:00More Sharing<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TDBt8vDmoII/AAAAAAAAAJU/Rw4MpOkePKQ/s1600/Scrap+Layouts+019.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 318px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TDBt8vDmoII/AAAAAAAAAJU/Rw4MpOkePKQ/s320/Scrap+Layouts+019.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490008835955794050" border="0" /></a>This was a layout by Tanya for the June Nook Kit. I turned mine abit but it's mostly lifted.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TDBt75ilgxI/AAAAAAAAAJM/C5WZx9bp0JY/s1600/Scrap+Layouts+015.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 304px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TDBt75ilgxI/AAAAAAAAAJM/C5WZx9bp0JY/s320/Scrap+Layouts+015.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490008821590229778" border="0" /></a>I actually thought this one out from start to finish. Used a chippie embellishment to trace the 'trees'.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TDBt7SFFmNI/AAAAAAAAAJE/bOOWWWjOChk/s1600/Scrap+Layouts+009.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 313px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TDBt7SFFmNI/AAAAAAAAAJE/bOOWWWjOChk/s320/Scrap+Layouts+009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490008810997520594" border="0" /></a>This was from a class by Gail Linder at Blossies. Pics are four years old now but still so cute. I love the papers.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TDBt6iFF6qI/AAAAAAAAAI8/TPrDZ-3uSyQ/s1600/Scrap+Layouts+007.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TDBt6iFF6qI/AAAAAAAAAI8/TPrDZ-3uSyQ/s320/Scrap+Layouts+007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490008798112639650" border="0" /></a>Another one I did on my own (pat on the back) just because I love this photo. <br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So, I'm thinking of calling myself a scraplifter instead of a scrapbooker. :) It's been such a while since I actually created something completely of my own. I love the creative process but lately I've been in a rut. I barely have time to pack for classes let alone sit down and think something out from start to finish. That's why I thought I'd add some of my own today, because it's been such a long time since I did any...lol<br /><br />One week left of school holidays. I'm taking the kids to my fitness class tomorrow and might stop at the park on my way home. Shannon is having the day off on Tuesday and he'll take the kids to the movies. We have a few other outings planned and hopefully they won't get too bored or spend too much time in front of a monitor.<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418174790135714487.post-70661340576037855442010-07-04T00:24:00.000-07:002010-07-04T00:33:29.374-07:00Sharing!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TDA3xBMQO-I/AAAAAAAAAI0/mUSG4nQkqOs/s1600/Scrap+Layouts+006.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TDA3xBMQO-I/AAAAAAAAAI0/mUSG4nQkqOs/s320/Scrap+Layouts+006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489949261037583330" border="0" /></a>A bought this Birdcage shilouette at K-Mart as a pack of wall murals. Such a lovely embellie and I could always use others as masks as they're are vinyl.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TDA3wiCMhDI/AAAAAAAAAIs/Z1HyAFXwBP4/s1600/Scrap+Layouts+005.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TDA3wiCMhDI/AAAAAAAAAIs/Z1HyAFXwBP4/s320/Scrap+Layouts+005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489949252673897522" border="0" /></a>A simple layout to celebrate my younger sister.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TDA3v_bkP8I/AAAAAAAAAIk/pZHAh9C1Fcs/s1600/Scrap+Layouts+001.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 318px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TDA3v_bkP8I/AAAAAAAAAIk/pZHAh9C1Fcs/s320/Scrap+Layouts+001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489949243385069506" border="0" /></a><br />Unfussy but with a few layers. My boys and their cousin. Managed to mix a few manufacturers here: Cosmo Cricket, Hambly, Jenny Bowlin and Sassafrass.<br /><br />More to come as I try to catch up.<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418174790135714487.post-12246666292621128412010-07-03T01:09:00.000-07:002010-07-04T00:34:13.523-07:00Da da da daaaaaa!<div style="text-align: center;">Gail told me today that she had read my blog!! She's the first person who has viewed it without my prompting! That makes two readers other than me....:)<br /><br />I wonder who will be my first commenter??<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418174790135714487.post-90564067631347775472010-07-03T00:57:00.000-07:002010-07-03T01:08:51.704-07:00Redemption??<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TC7uKf60YMI/AAAAAAAAAH8/XupmWSBfRTk/s1600/June+10+057.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TC7uKf60YMI/AAAAAAAAAH8/XupmWSBfRTk/s320/June+10+057.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489586859945517250" border="0" /></a><br />Sorry bout the bad pictures, I was going to make the most of some lovely light this arvo and then my camera battery died! Anyway, I spent some of today at Blossie's doing Gail Lindners 'Gimme 5' class. Five layouts in four hours! I have to commit myself to only putting down the basic structure and not playing around with the details in order to get the whole five done but it's always worth the push.<br />Above, my nephew Te Manea AKA Hundle Bundle.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TC7uJj3EDUI/AAAAAAAAAH0/Tzx4B1Ta-wI/s1600/June+10+055.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 314px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TC7uJj3EDUI/AAAAAAAAAH0/Tzx4B1Ta-wI/s320/June+10+055.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489586843823639874" border="0" /></a><br />Quentin and my boys at the park. The top left pic was hanging in a montage frame on the wall until an hour before the class...lol It's a sweet moment I wanted them to remember so I'm glad it's done.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TC7uIPG5q0I/AAAAAAAAAHs/CwcUtQSuwpo/s1600/June+10+054.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 319px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/TC7uIPG5q0I/AAAAAAAAAHs/CwcUtQSuwpo/s320/June+10+054.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489586821073054530" border="0" /></a><br />And old pictures of my nearly 14 year old. Not totally happy with the result (colour-wise) but still glad that they are done.<br /><br />All pages use the June Nook Kit + Bazzill and assorted accessories. I will upload more from today and those from last weeks class with Yvette.<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418174790135714487.post-74756737264699105182010-06-30T02:52:00.001-07:002010-06-30T02:55:50.215-07:00TIme flies.....<div style="text-align: center;">Gosh, such a long time since my last post....Bad blogger! :)<br /><br />Have lots of L/O's to share but first..........today is your last chance to win with Samantha Hauzer, a very talented lady who teaches as Blossies!! She has an amazing prize from Imaginisce to give away to one lucky follower <a href="http://justlovescrappin.blogspot.com/2010/06/imaginisce-splash-dance-giveaway.html">here</a>! Please take some time to browse her blog she has some<br />wonderful skills to show off..:)<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418174790135714487.post-62637953422077592172010-06-08T01:25:00.001-07:002010-06-08T02:24:35.955-07:00Kid Speak<div style="text-align: center;">A little convo in the car on our way home from school...<br /><br />Me: We have to call in to the chemist.<br />Neven: Aww the chemist is far, far away.<br />Tyrell: No, Hollywood is far away.<br />Neven: No, South Africa is far away.<br />Both: YEAH!<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418174790135714487.post-19657572578244777402010-05-31T04:16:00.000-07:002010-07-15T02:00:13.548-07:0010 Things I Dislike About Me....1. I'm not a very motivated person. It takes me ages to do anything; get out of bed, pay my bills, visit the dentist.<br /><br />2. I'm a whinger. Ok not a complete whinger but I do wish I was more of a 'happy 'bout everything, never a bad word' person.<br /><br />3. I wish I would cook more. As per number one, I'm not motivated enough to put in a few hours in the kitchen every day. My tastebuds suffer daily....:(<br /><br />4. I swear profusely!!! It's such a horrid habit. Wish I could control it.<br /><br />5. I'm a smoker and it sucks. It messes up everything. I've been trying to quit for months (my hundredth attempt) and am down to only doing it on the weekends but I don't even wanna do that.<br /><br />6. Road rage. 'Nuff said.<br /><br />7. I wear glasses. I do admit they can be a nice fashion statement but I would like the choice to not wear them. Laser surgery would be cool.<br /><br />8. I don't back-up enough. I have had more than one close call and thought it would learn me but no.<br /><br />9. Even though I say I don't, I do care what other people think of me.<br /><br />10. I have waaaaaaayyy too much scrap stuff.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">And with that, I'm off to a friends for the night tomorrow. Time to de-stress a bit even though I'll have Nate with me. Enjoy your weekend!<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418174790135714487.post-61315698396954549402010-05-31T01:20:00.000-07:002010-05-31T01:36:19.670-07:00Make It Crafty Giveaway!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.makeitcrafty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/make-it-crafty-candy.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 983px; height: 729px;" src="http://www.makeitcrafty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/make-it-crafty-candy.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />If you haven't seen this blog before you really need to go have a look, there are some fantastic beauties to be had. If that isn't motivation enough, there is a HUGE give-away that ends TONIGHT so rush on over to enter.<br /><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.makeitcrafty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/feb-12a.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 667px;" src="http://www.makeitcrafty.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/feb-12a.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br />Above is an example of what kind of work you might find. This card is darling and that little horsie? He actually rocks! I love paper engineering (pop-up books etc) and so this handmade wonder is clever and cool.<br /><br />Head on over and check it out now at <a href="http://www.makeitcrafty.com.au/">Make It Crafty.</a><br /><br /><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418174790135714487.post-91819896836537252982010-05-27T22:47:00.000-07:002010-05-27T22:56:05.449-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">I've had a busy week of working out (yay) and keeping house (grr).<br /><br />I've been completely excited all week to hear that one of my dearest childhood friends has moved to Australia and will be coming up tonight to stay for the weekend!!! (insert happy dance)<br />We haven't seen each other in, oh....16 years!!!!<br /><br />I've been thinking about our friendship and how much influence she had on me growing up, even though she probably never knew it. X (her name really does start with X!) was always smarter than me, faster, better at netball, gorgeous! but SUCH a sweet, sweet person!!! I could almost dislike her for always pipping me at everything but she's just so darn lovely!!! I can't WAIT to see her again, see her smile and hear her laugh. Together with another friend we were the three amigos. It's bittersweet that she is coming but Lorr isn't here as well. For both of them I can honestly say that...She is my friend, my sister, my daughter and my mother. <br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418174790135714487.post-49993150046087830332010-05-24T17:15:00.000-07:002010-05-24T17:21:07.179-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://paisleysandpolkadots.com/images/indeximages/51410index.gif"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 500px;" src="http://paisleysandpolkadots.com/images/indeximages/51410index.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a>A new find while I was blog-hopping. Introducing Paisleys and Polks Dots who supply pre-designed layouts, mini-albums and card kits using some of the hottest and most beautiful products out! <br /><br />I can so see myself ordering a few of these just for the ease of use and the fact that I don't have to engage my brain too much...lol. <br /><br /><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418174790135714487.post-79567017814489639562010-05-24T02:17:00.001-07:002010-05-24T02:31:18.710-07:00Yummy LollyYes, yummy indeed!! I felt like a change of scenery so just performed my first template download/unzip/upload/and customize. :D It was super easy thanks to <a href="http://www.yummylolly.com/2007/07/thumbnails-of-all-my-designs_16.html">Yummy Lolly</a> and the easy-peasy instructions provided. Please go take a look and tell me what you think.<br /><br />Well, we had a busy weekend!! I went out for drinks with a couple friends on Friday night. I'm not much of a going out girl so it was my first ever time at our local clubs. Frankly, I'm surprised that such a small town provides so many entertainment options.<br /><br />I had a scrap class on Saturday morning but got my times mixed up so my wonderful man took all the kids to rugby on the Coast while I had a nice, quiet morning. I went to watch my nephew play soccer then had coffee and croissants with his mum. <br /><br />By the time I'd finished being indulgent, I had to get home to pack for my GlimmerMist class being held at <a href="http://www.blossie.typepad.com/">Blossies</a> and led by <a href="http://gaillindner.typepad.com/after_all_these_years/">Gail</a>. I was lucky enough to finish two layouts but even better, I only spent $7 on supplies!! Budget win!! I love when I take the time to check out the layouts and grab paper and card from my huge stash. I've promised to not buy anything until I use heaps of what I've got. (((But I do love having a go-to supply in my scrap room)))<br /><br />Then after that fun, we had a BBQ to celebrate Ed's birthday... Just a bunch of Kiwis having drinks and playing guitar. Great night, awesome company.<br /><br />Sunday was a complete bludge day for me. Stayed in my dressing gown all day. Kids lay about of the living room floor watching TV. Didn't do any laundry or cleaning or cooking.<br /><br />So, has some fun, some relaxing, some learning and lots of laughs. How about you??Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418174790135714487.post-7547630958812693382010-05-20T20:23:00.000-07:002010-05-20T20:30:11.417-07:00Kaisercraft Hey Birdie Giveaway!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BFlljvgBNZQ/S_XzFcoSMdI/AAAAAAAACl4/86G2rA6xPgk/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 1173px; height: 1600px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BFlljvgBNZQ/S_XzFcoSMdI/AAAAAAAACl4/86G2rA6xPgk/s1600/004.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">One of my favourite-ist bloggers, and most talented scrappers is hosting a giveaway on her blog.<br />Head on over to Tanya's blog <a href="http://sweetaboutme-tanya.blogspot.com/2010/05/blog-giveaway-kaisercraft-hey-birdie.html">'Sweet About Me'</a> to see how you can win this super-cute pack.<br /><br /><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418174790135714487.post-79412838731635407952010-05-18T20:45:00.000-07:002010-05-18T20:47:43.822-07:00Reminiscing....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/S_NfRHxW4EI/AAAAAAAAAHk/FIDTUTQe4Lo/s1600/Nate+under3M+%281%29.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 242px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HmaWH5_6qBY/S_NfRHxW4EI/AAAAAAAAAHk/FIDTUTQe4Lo/s320/Nate+under3M+%281%29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472822719933767746" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:georgia;" >I came across my online journal of Nate's first 9 months with us and it bought a tear to my eye. Even though I am a mother of four children I still find it hard to comprehend just <span style="font-style: italic;">how much</span> I love each of them.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:georgia;" >Here is the entry that made me cry:</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">It's a little late but here is a quickie for the time poor (like me!):</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I love the way he finds the breast in the dark, like how lovers find lips.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">He hasn't refused any food yet.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">His skin is amazingly and impossibly soft.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">He hasn't had any reactions whatsoever to his needles ('cept for few tears)</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">We both had a cold recently. He looks how I feel (..like CRAP!)</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">He still throws his arms around when he's breastfeeding, like a drowning sailor.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">He loves having showers with Mum.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Still doesn't poo often, even though he eats every day.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">He met his cousin Angel AKA Beatrice</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Still tiny compared to his siblings at the same age.</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Still gives me those eyes when he's in someone else's arms</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">My baby.</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" ><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:georgia;" ><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:georgia;" >'Those eyes' were those big, brown possum eyes he'd bore into me if ever I gave him to someone<br />else to hold. They had this look of, 'Mama, save me!'</span></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" ><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:georgia;" ><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:georgia;" >He's not a baby anymore but he's still my baby.</span></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" ><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:georgia;" ><br /><3></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3418174790135714487.post-61038152271811001662010-05-17T14:18:00.000-07:002010-05-17T14:21:29.313-07:00Brrrrrr!The weather here in Brisbane is getting cooler. Lately we've been waking up to 15 degrees and struggling to get over 24 degrees. I find it veeeerrrrry hard to get motivated in the mornings during winter. As it is, it's 7.20am and I am still under the covers, wearing my dressing gown and playing on the computer. I have to get up and sort out my children, get ready for an Abs, Bum and Legs class and take care of the normal housework etc. But........brrrrrrr!! It's so cold!! Hope the weather is nice where you are!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0