Scrapz challenges

This is my sample page for last weeks Scrap it Blind Challenge at SCRAP.BIZ
And this weeks challenge is to create a Spring card. I have made a round version

My Minds Eye Lush

Our latest challenge for Addicted to Craft, was to use the new My Minds Eye Lush range and create a page using 5 pattern papers, gems and brads. You can see the girls other creations on the BLOG

A few pages

Jarred will be 7 tomorrow, so I thought it was about time I used up these photos, that I have had sitting around for the last year. None of the photos were great, but they told the story.

More crappy photos but a very important story to tell. Zac performed in the school musical last year. It's so not his thing, but he did it.

And a very recent photo of Kayla and Jordi on her birthday.

Winter Woolies

Wool and I don't get along - well so I thought.......................

I was reading Sheree's blog and she had created some gorgeous crocheted items and added some links, to learn all the how to's. So armed with hook and wool, I went about teaching myself how to crochet. Well................... I spent a lot of time unpulling, re doing, unpulling and re doing. I was determined to get it. And get it I did. I was so pleased with myself. It's something I have been wanting to learn for a very long time. Thank you Sheree xoxo

I started with the Skull Cap, you can find the pattern HERE

Then got a little bit fancy

Kayla then requested a beret. I had to learn a lot more crocheting techniques for this. She is thrilled with it. You can find the pattern HERE
And I made something for myself. You can find the pattern HERE. This one would be my favourite, it's really thick and warm. Just what I need down here, at this time of the year.

The pictures say it all

I am taking lots of long, slow, deep breaths :)

Rainy Day Fun

Here is my sample page for this weeks Fetch a Sketch at SCRAPZ.BIZ. Our theme this month is Rain, hail or shine. Perfect for these Easter photos, taken on a wet rainy Saturday.

Sweet 16

16 OMG!!! How did this girl get to be 16 so quickly?

A quick photo before school. It was a cold, frosty and very foggy morning. Just like the day she was born.

She is obsessed with Master Chef. When she saw them make the Black Forrest Cake a few weeks ago, she immediately told me that is what she wanted for her birthday cake.

Black Forest Cake - Mum Style :) This thing was huge and weighed a tonne. It was so rich you could only eat 1/2 a piece. Kayla loved it so much, I've been told I have to make it again.

She requested her presents in the afternoon.
Opening her Pandora bracelet from Pop. She was so spoilt!!!

Cake Time

And with Jordi, just before we went out for dinner

Bliss Classes

I have a few more classes scheduled to teach at BLISS in Warrnambool.
I will be teaching on July 3rd, July 17th, July 31st at the retreat and also on 7th August. The classes at the shop, include all materials, just bring alphas for your title. In each class we will create 2 layouts and a card. You can contact Sarah through the BLISS site for further details.

How?

This week my big girl will be 16. How did that happen? How is it, that I am the mother of someone, that can get her learners permit in a few days. I decided to play along with Deb and her Document with Deb challenge this week at SCRAPZ.BIZ. I journaled about how I feel about my girl. Thanks for the inspiration Deb.

This weeks Noteworthy Challenge

These are my samples for this weeks Noteworthy Challenge at SCRAP.BIZ. The challenge this week is to create a card with a decorative edge. I have used lots of new Pink Paislee goodies, teamed with some lovely Prima Blossoms

Scrap it Blind Sample

I can now reveal my Scrap it Blind sample page for SCRAP.BIZ. I have used lots of Bo Bunny Mama Razzi PP on this one. I just love the colours in this range.

Addicted to Craft - SIA pages

The Scrapbooking Industry trade show is over for another year. These are the pages I created for Addicted to Craft. Over the next week all the DT girls will be sharing their layouts on the BLOG make sure you check them out

Freeze Frame

Oh the joys of having a boy who hates having his photo taken. I would rather have the faces, than nothing at all. I have used lots of new goodies from SCRAP.BIZ

Class at Bliss

It's been a crazy busy week. The time has just flown by.

Yesterday I got to teach a lovely group of ladies at BLISS in Warrnambool. Sarah sent me the new Fancy Pants Family papers to work with. We created these two layouts and of course a card with the scraps. I will be teaching at the Bliss retreat in July and I will also be doing some more classes soon.

My page I created for last weeks SCRAP.BIZ challenge has been accepted for publication, so I can't show you that. This week it was my turn to set the blind challenge. You can find all the details in the FORUM. My challenge will have you going around in circles.

Have a great week

Big kid smile

A just because page, these are a little rare these days.

Weekend fun

On the weekend we went to Geelong. We shopped, had dinner out and then went disco ten pin bowling. Chris won the first game and then this little boy, got the hang of things and beat us all in the second game. He was so proud of himself.

Sunday we had a lazy start to the day. Played at the park

And then we went to watch the Geelong V Swans game. We have Geelong supporters and Swans supporters. The littlest one had the best weekend. The cats won and he had a wonderful time giving it to the Swanies fans, in the family

And the best bit of all, was going on the ground after the game

Not one............... but two

Well, well, well who would have thought...............not one, but two covers in the same month. I didn't believe my gorgeous friend Helen, when she emailed me. I knew about one but not two!!!! Thank you to everyone who has emailed me and left messages, I really do appreciate your kind words. A special thank you also, to Sonia for scanning the Scrapbook Creations cover for me. I haven't seen the real thing yet.

New Crinkle Ribbon and Flowers

Be one of the first to get your hands on the new, gorgeous crinkle ribbon and flowers. SCRAPZ has just received a shipment, more colours are available in the store.

Whats Cooking this week

This weeks Whats Cooking sample page for Scrapz.Biz. I have used the lovely new Bo Bunny Sophie PP with a bit of Pink Paislee. I love these photos of Kayla and Lizzie, taken at Easter time.

This weeks Noteworthy Challenge

This is my sample card for this weeks Noteworthy challenge at SCRAPZ. This weeks challenge is to get creative with your craft knife and create a card with a cut out pattern. I have used the gorgeous Pink Paislee Queen Bee collection again for this one.