just inspired

I have moved.......

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Blogs that is! For anyone that still visits here, you can now find me at my new blog here. Hope you can visit!

Justine

Thought I would share.......

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some of my most recent scrapping creations, admist my sewing etc. Lots of little handmade projects 'on-the-go' but all the beautiful weather we have been having finds me outdoors and enjoying the beaches!

Thanks for stopping by.....

Still creating......

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I scrapbooked today! This is the first time since September last year. My scrapping has slowed down for a few reasons. I spend more time in my garden, I have developed a love for sewing and I have immersed myself back into my sports. I also realised that if I scrapped every moment of my kid's lives then we would need to build another machinery shed to house all the albums. Going over the albums with family recently I was also reminded that the pages that meant the most to us all were those that contained 'the story'. So, today I scrapped and I got the stories down and pretty much threw them together in no time.....I didn't care much for design etc but enjoyed how it all fell together.

Some boy cards from the left overs from Ryan's birthday layout below...

A very recent photo of Elise using some of the gorgeous BG papers Jordie kindly sent me...love them!

Joe's tenth birthday....

Patrick meeting Glenn McGrath at Milo cricket....

Ryan's sixth birthday...

I recovered some canvases for my lounge room a few weeks ago...

I made this apron for myself last week. It ties with a beautiful big bow at the back!

One of my favourite skirts which I made a few months ago. It has a zipper at the back...my first attempt which, I am happy to report, was successful! It could do with an iron!!

Thanks to Kikki K I sorted my office, two weeks ago, which has made the bookwork a much more pleasant experience. I only wished I had've taken a before shot...it was a disgrace!

Some girl cards I made today with the leftovers from Elise's layouts,

A summer top I made about 5 months ago....love the lime green paisley. I plan to make a couple more of these...

A sweet top for Elise. I purchased this Leila & Ben pattern from Etsy...

One of the many bags I have had fun making. I have given most away as gifts but this one is mine to keep.

This little bag pattern is from The Janelle Wind Collection. It is so sweet. I made it about 6 months ago for one of Elise's friends.

The first little dress I attempted months ago. This is known as the pillow case dress and it's so easy to put together. I have made a few of these to giveaway. Hanging on the stool is my favourite bag of all. I use this 90% of the time because you can just throw it across your shoulders and away you go! Definitely want to make another one of these in a blue print.

The dress version of the Leila & Ben pattern...

So even though I have been awol with my blogging, I have still been keeping my hands busy with plenty of creating. There is more but I definitely think I have hit overload with this post. Thanks for stopping by....

Finally an update....

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So I have questioned if I should keep this blog going for various reasons but mainly because updates are becoming few and far between. For now I will stick with it (at least until the Create & See website opens) As usual so much has been happening including a fantastic retreat and the Patching by the Port Workshop.....both extremely well organised events and I admire the ladies behind both of these events. Both were great opportunities for me to reconnect with old friends and meet plenty of new ones. Amongst all of this I have also been working in my garden and doing a bit of sewing...so plenty of creating just not all of the scrapbooking variety.

Here are my layouts from the retreat....

I still need to do the journaling at the bottom of this one. Ryan is jumping on the trampoline here.

I made this last week. It is a commissioned 21st card for a young lady who is right into fashion...that's why I went for the handbag design which is covered in fabric. It also needed to be big enough for lots of people to write in.

That's all for now...thanks for dropping by

Finally an update....

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Busy creating....

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....a 4th birthday cake for my girl and she loved every bit of her special day!

Happy Mother's Day!

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What a wonderful day! Plenty of gorgeous handmade gifts from my four beautiful children...love them to bits! We had a very relaxing lunch at the farm with my parents and Glen's mum & dad...we are so lucky to have them close by! Lots of laughs, great food and a few wines enjoyed. Here are some pics of the bag I made my Mum for Mother's Day. It is Janelle Wind's Thelma's Day Out pattern. I was so thrilled with the end product and my mum equally so....thanks for the inspiration Janelle (Wow! this lady is so talented and inspiring!)

Can't wait to try some of Janelle's other patterns and a bag for myself....

Hope all you Mum's out there had a special day!

A tea party....

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We have a tea party at least once a day in our home...thanks to Leesi! I just love them and how she will busy herself for hours on end being a little Mother hen....so here is the layout share...

I have some more to share but haven't taken pics yet....finally some more layouts for the boys albums and what I made for mum for Mother's Day (I actually sewed more material for that one!!) Will share that one on Sunday. I would have posted much earlier but it has been two weeks to the day that my 3G service went down and was only rectified yesterday. Back soon x

OMG I can actually sew material!!!

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This is what I made this afternoon for Elise out of some really pretty fabrics.

It has been a while since my old sewing machine has had anything but paper and cardstock go through it but my new love of gorgeous fabrics has inspired me to do so. I am actually quite proud of myself because I have only ever stitched a pillow case before and that was in Year 9....in the olden days!!!! I plan on making her some more skirts (as she loves skirts and dresses soo much!)...some long and some short. With the t-shirt I just appliqued a material heart on to a top I got from Target for $9...bargain!

So I didn't scrap today but you can be sure these pics will be scrapped before long.

Ciao for now....

Welcome to Elise's room....

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I made this today for Elise's bedroom door from bits of scraps....she is very happy it!

Saying goodbye....

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can be a hard thing to do when you have had such a wonderful time! I have just recently resigned from the Just Scrapbooking Design Team after three years. I loved every bit of my time there from the friendships I have made, the professional nature of the team, the awesome products and the great boss lady at the helm of it all....Jordie thankyou so much for everything!! I will, of course, be keeping in touch and I am so excited about attending their August retreat (Nomes, you can finally get your needle back!)
I promised myself that this year I would make more time to spend establishing my own little creative business, just inspired. This will mean that my kits will be out on a regular basis and I will also be working on a creative staionery portfolio that will live at Create & See. I am also putting quite a bit of time into my Patching by the Port workshops and this has really kickstarted my passion for working with fabrics. So keep checking in to see what I have been busy creating.

I will leave you with this quick double layout I finished last night and a photo of my flower canvas (which I revamped by adding a chocolate coloured fabric base to).

See you very soon...

Two posts in one day!!!!

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A mammoth effort from me.......but I just had to share a peek at my next kit. It uses traditional Christmas colours, Kaiser papers and some lovely metallic cardstock....on it's way to Create & See this week.

Another sneek.....

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Here is a peek of one of my beyond the page projects I will be teaching at Patching by the Port. It is a 12 x 12 canvas which involves patchwork fabric scraps, buttons, twill, stitching and more. I am also working on another BTP project which uses old jeans pockets. Stay tuned.....My class samples will be on display at Create & See from next week for you to take a closer look. I am also happy to say that my next kit will be available next week too...so if you have some christmas pics that need scrapping then get them out....will share some sneek peeks in the next couple of days. Have a lovely Sunday!

Patching by the Port.....

2009-02-27T18:41:00.000-08:00

Patching by the Port are spreading their wings this time around to incorporate scrapbooking into their program. I will be offering three workshops which will all incorporate fabric and stitching. The first workshop will focus on machine stitching, the second hand and machine and the third will use these techniques with beyond the page projects.....of course they will all involve the use of fabric and other haberdashery items. I have some sneek peeks of one of my projects to share with you.....

I will have more to share over the next few days but must get back to my DT work.....

Have a great weekend...

Still holidaying......

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It has been such a long time hasn't it? I had such a fantastic break down south over summer and my holidays aren't over yet! I leave for Sydney on Thursday with my mum and meet up with my sister there (she's coming from Tassie). We are having a week long girl's trip. We booked it last year and gave it to mum for a combined Chrissy/birthday pressie. So my next kit won't be in the shop until I return.....so stay tuned.

P.S Thanks for checking in Linda.....will have something to share soon.

Tis the season to be jolly.......

2008-12-16T19:02:00.000-08:00

I really have neglected my blog of late but things are very hectic in a jolly kind of way here.....lots of school celebrations, concerts, presentations etc All very exciting!

My second page kit went as well as the first and I have the third in the planning stages at the moment.

Yesterday I sent off my December DT work to Just Scrapbooking. Absolutely loved creating with what I was sent and here are some sneek peaks.....

Off to town for the Christmas Parade so take care....

A Cottage Retreat......

2008-11-02T18:12:00.001-08:00

.....not of the scrapbooking kind but good enough to scrap. My parents garden was open to the public last weekend as part of the Australian Open Garden Scheme. Almost 400 people visited and admired their passion. I sold some of my cards and small gifts (infact I sold them all....which was a lovely surprise!) This meant that collectively we raised a nice sum to be put towards getting a CT Scanner for the Esperance Community. All I was left with was Kim Archer's Happy Garden that I made to sit amongst my cards (which suited the garden theme perfectly....thanks Kim!!)Of course, I never intended to sell it and it's now sitting back on my craft desk for me to enjoy!

Here are some pics from the weekend (before the crowds arrived)

It was a great weekend and now I'm feeling a bit tired...which isn't good when it's only the start of a busy week-must have an early night.

Take care....

My second page kit......

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is complete and will be ready to purchase from Create & See at the end of this week. This one has a fresh feel about it with a focus on those summer pics and memories. Here is a peek.......

Lots happening here with Mum & Dad's Open Garden happening next weekend and a project to complete for Scrapbooking Memories...... lots of scrapping going on here at the moment!

Thanks for stopping by....

A Happy Garden......

2008-10-02T22:45:00.000-07:00

Today I finished making Kim Archer's Happy Garden......I loved it the first time I saw it on her blog and I finally got around to making it. Follow the link (from my sidebar) over to her blog and check her sidebar for her free step-by-step instructions. I'm going to use mine in my card display at my Mum and Dad's Open Garden weekend coming up in November. The garden entry fees are being forwarded to the Cancer Foundation and I will also be donating 50 cents from each card sale too! Every little bit helps... I have all sorts of cards to sell, including packs of 4 which includes themed packs such as christmas ones....

I also took out my favourite trusty flower stamps to stamp up these canvases for our lounge/living area. So quick and simple but quite effective I think....

This room is my favourite little retreat area for reading a book and having a cuppa....the sun warms the seats up just nicely!! (and yes, I do get time to hang out there because I make the time and it's just too good not to!)

Well, the plumber has just left so now it's time to pack the creative juices up get the washing done...now that I have running water again.

take care....

Something to share......

2008-09-28T23:50:00.000-07:00

I am a few pages away from finishing the Wedding album I have been commissioned to do.....almost 40 pages! I am just waiting on some more cardstock to arrive and then that will be a major project I can put behind me. I just hope the recipients are happy with the end product.
One of my bestfriends had a little girl last week and I have just completed some of her gifts. Her nursery is decorated in lavender and green so I decided to decorate her a mirror and treasure box to match. I will deliver these when I get to meet her IRL soon....can't wait!

I also got around to finishing a layout for Elise's album. These were some of the first photos I took with my new flash.....she was more than happy to be my model and I just love these pics of her!

I pulled out one of my favourite flower stamps to use and really love the Provocraft masking tape.....will be great for cards too! Here's a close-up or two....

I am in the process of planning my next kit and making some more cards................take care

So.....

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My kits have all been sold! I'm so happy that they were well received and I am looking forward to putting the next one together.....Linda, thankyou for your kind words....they were very much appreciated!!

Just a couple of sneeks to share of 2 of the 4 layouts I completed for Just Scrapbooking this month.

Once again I had some really nice products to play with and scrapped some older pics that I had wanted to do for a while (older pics for me means a few years ago!) The papers were perfect for them.....will share the complete layouts when I can.

Thanks to my friends and family my pandora bracelet is complete and once I get a better pic of it, I think I will have to scrap a layout about it for my own album.

Well, off to the neighbours for a cuppa and then hopefully some scrapping with some new goodies I picked up yesterday!

Take care...

My first page kit......

2008-09-07T20:00:00.000-07:00

My first page kit is selling fast at Create & See! It comes complete with templates, pictorial instructions and instructions to make a card with the left-overs. The kit involves stitching, bling and hidden journaling. As with my cards, these kits carry my just inspired label.

Off to take some photos....it's such a beautiful day! Thanks for stopping by...

A peek at some DT work..

2008-08-17T17:43:00.000-07:00

My DT pack from Just Scrapbooking inspired me to scrap some pics from last year. One range of papers was perfect for some wedding pics I had when I was bridesmaid for a friend in September last year.....great to have them scrapped! Here is a bit of a peek.....

Off to finish a friend's birthday present.....

What's in a name?

2008-08-12T04:35:00.000-07:00

Just Inspired......that is my registered business name. With my cards going well and travelling interstate I decided it was time to make things official. I will also be selling page kits through my local scrap shop, Create & See and with them going online in the coming months we will also be making them available in the e-shop. So not much will change but it will be nice to put a name to my creations that are out there. Thanks to my friends that have given me that little push to take this step.

Lots of scrapping going on in front of the TV.....just loving the Olympics! Hopefully be back with something to share very soon....

Off to Tassie.....

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Not me......but some of my cards.I have never considered myself a card maker but I started making blank ones out of my scrap papers etc about a year ago. Now I didn't consider selling them either until a family member suggested it........so I have been selling them through our Motel in town and now I have a few spots in Tassie that want to sell them. Here is a couple of pics of some of them.....

Thanks for stopping by......

Just because.....

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I like this photo....it got scrapped! This was one of the first pics I took when I was playing around with my new camera flash....Elise kept peeking over the side of the lounge and I got her! I randomly brush stroked gesso around to break up the bright colours a bit.....love these Kaiser papers!!

Ryan's 5th Birthday.....

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What a great day it was! We painted a little birthday greeting on the old cement tank....he loved it! I find myself completing a lot more double layouts to include more photos......I find keeping the design simple is the best way to do this. Another precious memory recorded!

DT sneeks....

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I have just completed my DT pages for Just Scrapbooking and thought I'd share a couple of sneeks.....really love the Glitz printed paper on the skateboarding page-great 'boy' paper!

Great day to stay indoors today so I'm off to scrap Ryan's birthday pics....

More of the PINK Party....and some boy stuff too!

2008-06-26T18:06:00.000-07:00

Just finished this simple double on Elise's Pink Party.....aren't those three little girls so sweet! Used my Jablo flower stamps again.....I have used these so many times! Lynne from my LSS gave them to me as she received them as an added extra with one of her orders....a nice little gift.

I also have some little peeks of my girlfriend's christening present for her son. I am still working on it but want to scrap the rest of the album so she can just add photos as she goes. At this stage she isn't aware of my blog so hopefully she won't come across these until the big day in a couple of weeks (shhhhh Karina!)

Lastly, I have been asked by my children's Primary School Admin to scrap an album cover for one of the retiring teachers. It was such an honour to be asked as this particular teacher was the teacher who took me for work experience all those years ago......infact, she cemented the fact that I really wanted to be a teacher. I have to bind it all together with the beautiful story some of the children have written and illustrated....all by next thursday so I had better get cracking!

Happy Scrapping....

Some sneeks and a Flash!!!

2008-06-11T00:50:00.000-07:00

Just sharing some sneeks of my latest pages for Just Scrapbooking....

I also ordered my new camera flash today.....a Canon Speedlite 580 EXII.....can't wait to have a play with it! After borrowing my brother's flash unit a couple of months ago, I was sold! Just love my camera, so of course I can't wait to add this to it!
I'm currently working on an 8x8 baby album....which I am giving to a close friend on her son's christening in July. I'm using the Making Memories Animal Crackers 'Jack' papers etc.....they are so beautiful!...just like her boy. In between this I am also finishing off a commissioned wedding album......big job but it is finally coming together. Of course this is all squished in between my day-to-day musings with my four treasures.

Take care,

P.S Hi Gill.....miss you!

A Birthday LO...

2008-06-07T23:56:00.000-07:00

Just scrapped one of my favourite pics from Elise's birthday party. I am also going to scrap a double to go with this as I love all the pics, especially the ones taken with her little girlfriends. I am also scrapping some DT layouts which includes some nice bright papers.....will share some more soon!

Our Cover Girl......

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It's on the Scrapbooking Memories website so I guess I can share now........such a thrill! This is one of my favourite photos of Elise and to see it on a magazine cover is such a buzz!!!

Another Sports Day......

2008-05-28T00:48:00.000-07:00

A double layout I completed today of Patrick's first sport's day at the BIG school....another simple one using lots of pics! I blurred the faces of the kids who I hadn't sort permission from parents to put their pics on the net.

Off to create some more.......

P.S Hi Karina!!!

Sports Day Mini-Book

2008-05-25T19:46:00.000-07:00

I finally finished off Patrick's Sports Day mini-album. It was his first little sports day and it took place last year when he was in Pre-Primary. It's filled with heaps of action shots-too many for a double layout!

He will be happy to see this on his shelf when he gets home from school today!

A quick double....

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Just love these photos of our youngest boy, Ryan. They were taken at about 6pm on a very hot November day last year. It got to 42 degrees here at the farm so we headed for a dam to cool off later in the day. Ryan spent most of the time 'surfing' on Glen's knee board.

Have a great weekend...

A window of opportunity.......

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to actually post. I have so much to do in so little time....like most of us I'm sure! I have so many ideas of things I want to create (mostly gifts) but not the time to sit and actually get to it! Our little girl turns three in a week and is having a 'PINK' party with a few special friends this weekend. I have just made up some little take home boxes that Elise and I are going to fill with girly things like clips, hair lacky's etc. They were SO quick and easy.....something her little friends can keep too!

Here is a simple double layout of Joe's Sport's Day last term......right into to using heaps of pics at the moment (which is good because I do take a few!) Love Sports Day!!

Lastly, some sneek peeks of last month's DT work for Just Scrapbooking.

While I have some time I must get back to my scrap desk.....take care....

Some DT LO's to share....

2008-03-04T18:31:00.000-08:00

Yesterday some of my DT layouts came home from Just Scrapbooking. I am just about to put them away in their albums but thought I would share some on my blog.

I just love this pic of Elise...

Patrick's faves @ five...

Elise's first xmas...

A close friend on her wedding day...

Elise with her first toy phone....

That's it for now...off to do some scrapping!

Creating for me!

2008-02-26T22:04:00.000-08:00

Well, for my kids really. I actually scrapped today....in the daylight hours! Now that hasn't happened in a while mainly because I have had so many committments in town. It's so nice to have some real time at home (a farm rep hasn't even called in today!!!) So, I scrapped Patrick's sixth birthday pics. I kept it very simple because I just love these photos of him. The journaling pulls out behind the pics. He opted for a quiet birthday this year with his best mate for a sleepover.

I then made up this Doodlebug Design Inc. Butterfly to hang in Elise's room. It's so girly and full of bling just the way she likes it!

Hope to be back with more to share soon......

WOW! A four month break to the day.........

2008-02-13T04:05:00.000-08:00

Is anyone out there? Well for a while there time and scrapping just up and left me.....but after a lovely summer break I am back, refreshed and busier than ever. Unfortunately there is not a lot that I can share as most of my scrapping time is devoted to DT work. Xyron are putting together a new catologue which will feature some of my creations and my projects will go up on their website soon. I have also just started playing around with the Xyron Wishblade and I LOVE it......if only there were more hours in the day and less chores around the house.
Anyway I will leave you with some past DT layouts and a peek of what I'm working on now.....

Better get back to it!

Scrapping Kits, going online and a 'girl's night in or two'....

2007-10-11T05:06:00.000-07:00

Great news! My LSS Create & See will being going online shortly. A great deal of work has been devoted to getting this site set-up professionally and I am very excited for all involved. In conjunction with the shop I have put together my first scrapping kits, which they are now selling. They are the 'Crafty CD Cases' which were featured in Scrapbooking Memories Vol 9 No.4. I have pre-cut all the materials and included easy to follow instructions.

I have made ten of these for myself, some I have given as gifts and the rest house all my pics.......nicely themed and sorted. My next kit is based around small Christmas gifts and decorations.

I have also been busy making some mini-albums for the 'Girl's Night In' we are having next weekend to raise money for Breast Cancer research. We had our first one last year and it was huge so we are looking forward to another successful night, with loads of laughs and some good old fashioned 'girly' time. I am also looking forward to attending one in late November which is being run by some other close friends....we have to wear our wedding dress or a bridesmaid dress to that one (will have to stuff my dress with chicken fillets though as I had a bit more to boast back then!!! But hey, who cares? It's all about the cause) These nights are so important to me. I lost a cousin to breast cancer on May 2nd this year and one of my Aunts has just been diagnosed and is currently undergoing treatment.I am also supporting a very close friend who has chosen to have a double masectomy early next year, as a preventative measure, given her incredibly strong family history of breast cancer. All of these woman have taught me a great deal and my life is so much richer thanks to their strength and friendship.

So on that note, take care and think pink!

Justine

A bit more scrapping.......

2007-08-26T19:39:00.000-07:00

Some more layouts to share, although these were completed a few weeks ago.
The first one is one I completed using the Xyron Personal Cutting System.

I have a couple of workshops in the coming weeks......one at the Highschool and one for a Mum's group called MEGS so plenty to do admist the everyday tasks.
Enjoy your week!

Some LO's to share......

2007-08-20T17:21:00.000-07:00

These are some of my favourite layouts, completed for Just Scrapbooking. I loved these papers and found the Elsie papers fun to work with.

I even doodled (just a little bit!) Thanks for stopping by......

Wrong Way Round!

2007-08-03T17:12:00.000-07:00

That's how I feel some days LOL! I have a double layout in the latest For Keeps and it was printed the wrong way round. The editor contacted me prior to the mag coming out and apologised for the stuff up. I wasn't bothered.....at least it is the right way round in Joe's album....that's all that matters. So here's what it is supposed to look like,

Just picked up my latest DT pack and can't wait to get started......feeling inspired! After all the sickness that's been circulating through our house it's just nice to feel like scrapping again.

Will leave you with this pic......We had a bonfire the other afternoon, in one of the paddocks, and watched the sun go down. It was one of those really still winter afternoons.

Have a great weekend!

It's been a while.......

2007-07-16T20:32:00.000-07:00

But it has been one sickness on top of another. I am starting to get back to my 'old self' and enjoying that fact. Just before I got sick I spent a weekend at Southern Cross teaching. These ladies were so inviting and made the long drive incredibly worthwhile. I loved getting to know them all and sharing with them.....Here's to next year! Obviously I haven't scrapped much apart from some DT work for Just Scrapbooking. I love being apart of this team and I was thrilled when Jordie extended my contract.....I really hope to get to Perth soon so I can scrap with these ladies.....just love their company, esp. their sense of humours!! So, I can't share my latest creations as I only posted them yesterday but I can leave you with some from past months.

Thanks for stopping by and here's to being healthy!

Scrap a cake!

2007-05-18T18:48:00.000-07:00

My little girl is 2 today....my darling baby girl just isn't a baby anymore....sniff! We are looking forward to a lovely afternoon tea with all our family. Her cake I made was so easy and the pics on the flowers are from when she was a few months old, when she was 1 and now at 2. The boys have blown up countless pink balloons and the party girl is well, READY TO PARTY!!!! have a great weekend....

Autism Crop Fundraising Album

2007-05-14T00:08:00.000-07:00

Here is my double layout for the Autism Crop Fundraising Album. Check out Alli's blog for more information about this great fundraiser and the other contributors. This album is going to be hard to raffle and give up but the cause behind it all makes it incredibly satisfying. I also altered a little box for Alli to use as a prize on the Crop day which is on June 23rd. Can't wait to see the album when it is all finished and collated.....keep an eye on Alli's blog for that (I know I will be!)

Stay warm.....

A Random Post

2007-05-03T05:47:00.000-07:00

So my lovely friend Megan Stephenson tagged me (Yep, she's the one who made the latest cover of FK's WOOOHOOO!). I am late in getting to this so I'm sure many have been tagged therefore I won't pass it on but incase you haven't, consider yourself tagged.
Here are seven random things about me,

1. I thrive in stressful situations and like to keep busy,
2. I am a secondary trained Phys Ed teacher,
3. My Auntie is a fashion designer in Melbourne....Perri Cutten (I'm very proud of her),
4. I have more pairs of joggers than any other type of shoe (sad but true!),
5. I have a bath every Friday night and enjoy a glass of wine (funny little tradition of mine..lol).
6. I did classical ballet for over 10 years....that's why my toes are all bent and funny and,
7. I'm going to Fiji next year!

So, there you have it.

Last Friday night I presented at a scrap night in town. It was a fundraiser for the school my kids attend. It was so well received and raised heaps of money. It really reminded me of what a great craft this is and I was so happy to share the passion and make some new friends.

I have been scrapping a bit (well before we had visitors) but I can't share it as it is DT work but when I can I will. I will leave you with this LO because it is a favourite photo of mine...where has my baby gone?

Enjoy the rest of your week....

Our Little Miss

2007-04-16T18:07:00.000-07:00

In June I will be attending a retreat at Southern Cross and teaching some classes. Some of the ladies are wanting to work with vellum. I will admit I am not a huge fan of vellum but it has challenged me to dive through my scraps (VERY large scrap pile!) and experiment. I cut some flower shapes from the vellum and Kindy Glitzed the outside of them. I am new to using Kindy Glitz but thanks to my scrapping friend Nomes, I am well on my way! I also used some scrap vellum in the photo matting....it's so easy to stitch through! Our girl is growing so much everyday and her personality is packed with fun! The hidden journaling is behind the photo and I have written her a letter highlighting all her funny little mannerisms that I am loving atm.

Just loving the school holidays and the break from routine..........take care!

Just had to share.......

2007-04-08T04:40:00.000-07:00

I got a phone call last week to say that I have been chosen as one of two Aussie Scrappers to join the Xyron Design Team!!! I was thrilled to bits, particularly as I use so many of their products. Mel Nunn has also been chosen and I look forward to working alongside her....Congratulations Mel! We also receive lots of goodies to play with as a result....can't wait! This is the layout I entered. Elise is so attached to her 'wug' and this photo really shows it.

A bit more news...........
This layout was voted one of the winners for the 2006 SM People's Choice Awards. I got such a lovely surprise when I learnt of this and I'm thrilled to be receiving some goodies to play with as a result. Looking at this LO here reminds me how quickly my baby has grown and changed!

I am so thankful for all that this great hobby has given to me so far.......particularly the friendships. Hope everyone had a great Easter!

Keeping Busy!

2007-04-01T22:03:00.000-07:00

As seen in Scrapbooking Memories (Vol 8 No 8) This was a Heidi Grace Product Challenge. I loved this pack and it seemed perfect for this pic I took of a family we are very close to.

As seen in the latest Scrapbooking Memories (Vol 8 No. 10) This was an Anna Griffin product Challenge where I had to use a mini chipboard accordian album. I designed mine as a 2006 Family Wall Hanging with the pics on the front and all the journaling on the back. It fits nicely in my scraproom.

Journaling on the back of some of the kids 2006 milestones/events.

This layout made it to the top 20 of the Scrapbook Creations Cover Comp. This photo is one of my all time faves. There were some amazing entries in this comp....so inspirational!

A This layout has been accepted for publication. Look out for it in Scrapbooking Memories!

A layout for Patrick's album using MM Fresh Anthology papers. Love the way this boy has blossomed since he started Pre-Primary.

On the 27th of April I will be sharing some of my work and taking a journaling workshop at The Esperance Primary School Library. This night is open to the community and funds raised go towards getting the Year 7 students to Perth for their camp. I love doing things like this and hope that the evening is a successful one for everyone.

Have a great week!

Some Retreat Layouts

2007-03-18T18:55:00.000-07:00

Just A Retreat to Di For...........had a brilliant time..........many laughs...........not so many layouts! Here's a few........

DT Layouts to share.....

2007-03-13T21:59:00.000-07:00

These are from a few months ago for Just Scrapbooking. Used Chloe's Closet and MOD papers.

Eyes So Blue

2007-03-08T22:34:00.000-08:00

Heidi Grace Papers.

Simple Designs

2007-03-02T19:03:00.000-08:00