Tuesday, December 21, 2010

I scrapped!

I snuck in a little scrapbooking on Saturday morning and came up with this single and a double about Phoebe's dance concert that she participated in recently. As a little girl Phoeb's always loved to dance and when we moved to Hyden from the farm we thought this would be the perfect opportunity for her to pursue her love of dancing. She isn't obsessive about it but loves her teacher's (Betty) laid back approach and fits right in with all the other little girls who are just their for the love of the idea and a bit of fun. Phoebe's dance debut started on Melbourne cup day in front of 100 or so people which was followed but a second performance for the old time dancing group, then lastly the community concert for Early Tapping Studio. We laughed so hard i must admit at the little girls trying to remember their routines (I know it sounds mean but you had to be there!) and it was a very enjoyable night - the girls shone like little stars. Here in these layouts I have used a Fancy Pants range called Little Dancer which I think suits the theme, especially for little girls who are just starting out.




Other than that I've been busy with giftware for Christmas shoppers but have started on a kit of the month project which will start in February using Collections products and a 18" x 18" canvas. Keep your eye out for more info on this in the new year as we will be mailing out kits as well as doing classes in store.

Talk to you before Christmas day...Bye.

Saturday, December 18, 2010

It's beginning to look a bit like Christmas...

So long since I last blogged but here's an update. I'm a bit more organised with Christmas this year and as you saw in my last post I have done a few layouts already, speaking of which - if you would like a kit for any of the layouts we can send them out for $20 each. I also made a Christmas shadow box using the new Tim Holtz Configurations boxes with a load of Christmassy trinkets by K & Co and more. Here's the blurb by Tim, followed by the raw shadow box and my finished piece. I now have these in stock and they are reasonably priced and tonnes of fun to fill!



We have put up the tree at home for the kids to enjoy and I must admit it is lovely to have a tree up as we didn't have one at home last year, but first we put our nativity scene together which is what Christmas is all about for us....



I've made tonnes of Christmas cards this year and helped Phoebe make 24 for her class and teachers - I thoroughly enjoyed doing this with her. I used Christmas double sided papers and coordinating embellishments...


On a very sad note, my girlfriend, Bernadette, lost her Dad last night in a tragic car accident. Life is so short and not to be taken for granted, especially at this time of year. Make sure you 'say what you need to say' because you never know. My thoughts are with Bernadette and her family at this incredibly difficult time. Christmas is going to be a little difficult for me and my family too this year as we have our first without Dean, as well as his wife Cassi and their boys, Asher and Maddox, who are in California. I am hoping that being with my Dad, Mum and brother, Paul and my hubby and our kids, will soften the blow. I sincerely hope you all have a lovely and safe Christmas with your family and friends. I know I am not the only one who cant wait to see 2011 and a better year ahead! I heard of a Tennis Club near by who are having a P#*S OFF 2010 party - must admit I cant blame them! On a positive note I am grateful for everyone in my life and everything I have and have experienced.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Some Christmas Inspiration...

I got busy the other day and scrapped some photos from last Christmas that I had printed ages ago and hadn't found time to do anything with. I've used both new and old products...too many to mention. Check out these 2 of Phoebs and Jett in front of the Christmas tree...
And then a photo taken recently of the 4 of us - a rare moment when we are all in front of the camera - thank goodness for the timer on the camera!
Just arrived today...this cute new range from Echo Park (which is proving to be a goodie) Little Boy...
I'm off to Newdegate tomorrow to see my super-enthusiastic scrappers for the last time this year...going out with a bang and some Christmas cheer hopefully.
Hope to see you in my shop or hear from you all before the year ends..where did the year go by the way???...I'm thinkin' bring on 2011! Love to you all.