She may have to bribe me with her Martha Stewart punches to take this off (especially that gorgeous lace border one)!!! LOL!!!
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Tuesday, 14 July 2009
Retreat news
I can't believe it's over, but we had the most fabulous time with the girls up at the Tablelands. Mel, thanks for looking after us and showing us the local sights in Malanda. I'll certainly have fond memories of my 31st birthday!
I took a heap of photos (as usual), so thought I'd share a few of the highlights from our little trip.
First things first, we went shopping!! Wahooo!!! AND I bought a Cuttlebug (or rather Al bought me a Cuttlebug for my birthday!). I loved having a play at Mel's place, and so did Leone (seen below performing her one-handed cuttlebug maneuvre).
We all scrapped up a storm...
Our wall of scrap...
We also managed to fit in a bit of sight-seeing while we were up there, and the countryside is just gorgeous... first stop, Gallo Dairyland... where they make the most scrumptious chocolates known to man (or woMAN!!!)
Rum and raisin, blackforest, coconut, mango, berry, caramel just to name a few. OMG they were yummy!!!
We also had a chance to check out Kuranda on the way home from picking the girls up from the airport on Thursday... Simonne tested out this gorgeous chair for us... loved that it was made from recycled railway tracks. How cool is that?
and Leone striking a pose too!
Kristy, Simonne and I
The mad old man coming down the hill on his homemade go-kart!
and then we headed up the road to taste some yummy Mango wines from the Golden Drop Winery.
On Saturday, Mel whipped up a delicious strawberries and cream sponge cake for my birthday! YUMMO!!! Thanks Mel, you're such a sweetie!!!
Our last night - having little drinkies
Simonne bought us all beanie kids that matched our personality as a special little surprise... can you tell who is who???
Just posing for the camera ;)
And a funny pic of Leone, Mel and I that I took on the way down the range when we stopped to check out the view...
The food was fabulous (thanks to Rosemary), the location was gorgeous (thanks Mel), and the shopping was great therapy (thanks Justine). You girls did a super job!
And a special thanks to Mel for organising and hosting the whole retreat, and the boys for putting up with Leone and I for the week! Can't wait to catch up again in September!
After a relatively painless trip home...
...I arrived home to a clean and tidy house and a gorgeous birthday cake that Al and the kids made for me, and YES, he decorated all by himself AND took this photo!!!! LOL! I think he's finally getting the hang of being married to a scrapper!!
What a birthday to remember!!! I'm so lucky to have such sweet friends and family. Thanks guys!
I took a heap of photos (as usual), so thought I'd share a few of the highlights from our little trip.
First things first, we went shopping!! Wahooo!!! AND I bought a Cuttlebug (or rather Al bought me a Cuttlebug for my birthday!). I loved having a play at Mel's place, and so did Leone (seen below performing her one-handed cuttlebug maneuvre).
We all scrapped up a storm...
Our wall of scrap...
We also managed to fit in a bit of sight-seeing while we were up there, and the countryside is just gorgeous... first stop, Gallo Dairyland... where they make the most scrumptious chocolates known to man (or woMAN!!!)
Rum and raisin, blackforest, coconut, mango, berry, caramel just to name a few. OMG they were yummy!!!
We also had a chance to check out Kuranda on the way home from picking the girls up from the airport on Thursday... Simonne tested out this gorgeous chair for us... loved that it was made from recycled railway tracks. How cool is that?
and Leone striking a pose too!
Kristy, Simonne and I
The mad old man coming down the hill on his homemade go-kart!
and then we headed up the road to taste some yummy Mango wines from the Golden Drop Winery.
On Saturday, Mel whipped up a delicious strawberries and cream sponge cake for my birthday! YUMMO!!! Thanks Mel, you're such a sweetie!!!
Our last night - having little drinkies
Simonne bought us all beanie kids that matched our personality as a special little surprise... can you tell who is who???
Just posing for the camera ;)
And a funny pic of Leone, Mel and I that I took on the way down the range when we stopped to check out the view...
The food was fabulous (thanks to Rosemary), the location was gorgeous (thanks Mel), and the shopping was great therapy (thanks Justine). You girls did a super job!
And a special thanks to Mel for organising and hosting the whole retreat, and the boys for putting up with Leone and I for the week! Can't wait to catch up again in September!
After a relatively painless trip home...
...I arrived home to a clean and tidy house and a gorgeous birthday cake that Al and the kids made for me, and YES, he decorated all by himself AND took this photo!!!! LOL! I think he's finally getting the hang of being married to a scrapper!!
What a birthday to remember!!! I'm so lucky to have such sweet friends and family. Thanks guys!
Sunday, 21 June 2009
A couple of birthdays...
Firsty, a HUGE happy birthday to a sweet friend's little girl, Emily, who turned 1 yesterday. Unfortunately I missed the party, but still got to create this gorgeous card for her :)
I really love using these Prima journalling cards that Mel gave me on cards... the funny thing was I said they weren't my style, well.... I take my words back Mel, but they are now my most favouritist thing in the world (well, apart from stamps!!)
The kids also went to one of their friend Hayley's 4th birthday party on Saturday, and I was so glad Al had to do the rushing around from one to the next! I actually modified the cute little Tilda card in the previous post to make it a "Happy Birthday" card, and the birthday girl absolutely adored it! It sure did stand out amongst all the Barbie cards!
I created this layout this afternoon while the kids were jumping all over me, trying to help in any way possible... Erin even had a go at my twinkling H20s!! OMG she was actually really good too --- at mixing all the colours together!! OMG I nearly screamed.. but she was so quiet and obviously engrossed in her work! I sooooo wish I had my camera on hand so I could show you!! She's such an arty little thing, loves drawing and painting!!
Anyway, here's the end result.
It's for Simonne's last sketch challenge over at Scrap Pile. I decided I needed to document my weight loss journey, and here's my first layout. I was trying to find a smaller (before) photo to put in the gap at the bottom right of the photo that's there, but the only one I could find was of me in my pj's, so might have to stick that on later!!
WAHOOOOO!!! I am getting soooooooooooooooooo excited about heading up to Cairns in a couple of weeks to spend some quality girlie time with my bestest scrappy friends in the world!! Leone & Mel, we're gonna have the bestest time ever!!! How many bottles do you think I'll be able to fit in my bag?????????
Right, well, that's pretty much it from me today... I was hoping to get some cards made after the layout, but after my little helpers efforts, I decided to quit while I was ahead! Maybe sleep time tomorrow?????
I really love using these Prima journalling cards that Mel gave me on cards... the funny thing was I said they weren't my style, well.... I take my words back Mel, but they are now my most favouritist thing in the world (well, apart from stamps!!)
The kids also went to one of their friend Hayley's 4th birthday party on Saturday, and I was so glad Al had to do the rushing around from one to the next! I actually modified the cute little Tilda card in the previous post to make it a "Happy Birthday" card, and the birthday girl absolutely adored it! It sure did stand out amongst all the Barbie cards!
I created this layout this afternoon while the kids were jumping all over me, trying to help in any way possible... Erin even had a go at my twinkling H20s!! OMG she was actually really good too --- at mixing all the colours together!! OMG I nearly screamed.. but she was so quiet and obviously engrossed in her work! I sooooo wish I had my camera on hand so I could show you!! She's such an arty little thing, loves drawing and painting!!
Anyway, here's the end result.
It's for Simonne's last sketch challenge over at Scrap Pile. I decided I needed to document my weight loss journey, and here's my first layout. I was trying to find a smaller (before) photo to put in the gap at the bottom right of the photo that's there, but the only one I could find was of me in my pj's, so might have to stick that on later!!
WAHOOOOO!!! I am getting soooooooooooooooooo excited about heading up to Cairns in a couple of weeks to spend some quality girlie time with my bestest scrappy friends in the world!! Leone & Mel, we're gonna have the bestest time ever!!! How many bottles do you think I'll be able to fit in my bag?????????
Right, well, that's pretty much it from me today... I was hoping to get some cards made after the layout, but after my little helpers efforts, I decided to quit while I was ahead! Maybe sleep time tomorrow?????
Sunday, 24 May 2009
Final touches...
I started this layout at the Brissy Scrap Pile gathering in April. It was sitting on my desk for ages, and I just couldn't seem to get it right, but then today it just all fell into place. I used the souffle pen for the border around the page and for the fake stitching around the circle.
I just love Erin's curls, they are just so gorgeous. I hope she keeps them as her hair grows longer :)
Mel started this gorgeous layout for me at the gathering as well, and I just added the title, a little bling, the journalling card and the inked paper doily. I love how it turned out! Thanks Mel, you're a sweetie :)
This is Erin at her 2nd birthday party. A gorgeous friend of mine, Julie, from Bee Happy Puppets painted all the kids faces - she is the most exquisite face painter ever! The detail was just amazing. The kids all looked so cute, but my favourite of the day has to be the birthday girl!!
I just love Erin's curls, they are just so gorgeous. I hope she keeps them as her hair grows longer :)
Mel started this gorgeous layout for me at the gathering as well, and I just added the title, a little bling, the journalling card and the inked paper doily. I love how it turned out! Thanks Mel, you're a sweetie :)
This is Erin at her 2nd birthday party. A gorgeous friend of mine, Julie, from Bee Happy Puppets painted all the kids faces - she is the most exquisite face painter ever! The detail was just amazing. The kids all looked so cute, but my favourite of the day has to be the birthday girl!!
Monday, 18 May 2009
Heidi Swapp Invisibles
I was over at Ros' blog recently checking out some of her gorgeous work, and I saw she'd used a very cool Heidi Swapp Invisible PP, and I just couldn't resist the temptation!!! OMG I am loving them!!
Here's my latest creation, and Leone's challenge from Scrap Pile...
I used blue acrylic paint and then a tiny bit of pink over the top and then sanded it back until I achieved my desired contrast.
I also made a few cards for kids parties on the weekend, using some of the gorgeous Prima journalling cards that Mel gave me when she was visiting a couple of weeks ago!
I'll definitely be using these again!! Thanks Mel for the inspiration!
Here's my latest creation, and Leone's challenge from Scrap Pile...
I used blue acrylic paint and then a tiny bit of pink over the top and then sanded it back until I achieved my desired contrast.
I also made a few cards for kids parties on the weekend, using some of the gorgeous Prima journalling cards that Mel gave me when she was visiting a couple of weeks ago!
I'll definitely be using these again!! Thanks Mel for the inspiration!
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
Photos are up!!!
You can check them ALL out HERE! And I mean ALL!
Just let me remind you, that it was upon your request that I should publish them all!!!!
Here's a selection of the bloopers. Sorry girls, I couldn't resist!
Sorry Linda, I just couldn't bring myself to delete this photo. Every time I look at this photo it brings a tear to my eye ( a pee'ing myself tear!!) :)
And this one, well, how can I explain this??? I guess we should've stuck with the purple wall for the backgrounds, hey girls!
Mel & Kristy being silly
and some of the goodies.... Karen & Leone
Mel, Fiona & Jaki
Mel & Leone
Mel & Linda
Kristy & I
Helen & Mel
Mel & Shan
Linda & Leone
Can't wait for next year now!!!!!
If you want any prints of the ones that are in the gallery, but not on here in full size, please PM or email me your details and I'll forward them to you on email or on CD.
Sunday, 26 April 2009
Upsy Daisy
Can you believe this is all I have to show for 9hrs of scrapping??? AND I just realised I didn't even add a title! Will be adding that shortly! LOL!
Erin loves watching in the Night Garden, and loves singing and dancing to the "Upsy Daisy" song!
I used the new Fancy Pants Summer range, along with a cute little butterfly thanks to Mel's new Spellbinder and Leone's Cuttlebug! I also used my new Heidi Swapp mask (not as a mask, but as a template), and a cute little checked ribbon I got from the bargain bin at Spotlight on Friday!
Erin loves watching in the Night Garden, and loves singing and dancing to the "Upsy Daisy" song!
I used the new Fancy Pants Summer range, along with a cute little butterfly thanks to Mel's new Spellbinder and Leone's Cuttlebug! I also used my new Heidi Swapp mask (not as a mask, but as a template), and a cute little checked ribbon I got from the bargain bin at Spotlight on Friday!
Monday, 9 June 2008
A beautiful lunch with gorgeous people
We went to the Pineapple Hotel to celebrate Mel's birthday on Friday. What a blast we had!! It was fantastic to meet all the Scrap-Pile girls! We laughed lots and the food was fabulous!
Happy Birthday for yesterday, Mel!!!
Here are some of the photos from lunch...
Karen, Justine, Mel, Melanie, Maree, Kristy, Fiona, Tammy, Jaki & Jake
Kristy, Tammy, Jaki, Jake, Donna, Mel, Karen, Justine & Melanie
Tammy and Jaki pondering the gorgeous paper bag album that Deb made for Mel with all our birthday cards. Thanks Deb, I'm sure Mel will treasure it forever!
Tammy & I
Donna and Mel
Karen and Justine (Sorry about the photo, I had to lighten it a lot so we could see your faces)
Kristy & Tammy playing cameras
Melanie with her new glasses
Melanie & Maree
Tammy & Jaki
Thanks everyone for a terrific weekend, I can't wait for next year!!!
Oh, and if you want a copy of any these photos in their original size (for scrapping of course), just PM me your email address and I'll send them on. Can't wait to see everyone else's.
Happy Birthday for yesterday, Mel!!!
Here are some of the photos from lunch...
Karen, Justine, Mel, Melanie, Maree, Kristy, Fiona, Tammy, Jaki & Jake
Kristy, Tammy, Jaki, Jake, Donna, Mel, Karen, Justine & Melanie
Tammy and Jaki pondering the gorgeous paper bag album that Deb made for Mel with all our birthday cards. Thanks Deb, I'm sure Mel will treasure it forever!
Tammy & I
Donna and Mel
Karen and Justine (Sorry about the photo, I had to lighten it a lot so we could see your faces)
Kristy & Tammy playing cameras
Melanie with her new glasses
Melanie & Maree
Tammy & Jaki
Thanks everyone for a terrific weekend, I can't wait for next year!!!
Oh, and if you want a copy of any these photos in their original size (for scrapping of course), just PM me your email address and I'll send them on. Can't wait to see everyone else's.
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