Some sad news...

On Thursday 19th May Jonathan Lovering (Amy's Dad) lost his battle with cancer. I cant stop thinking about Amy and her family and the grief they are dealing with.

Rest in Peace Jonathan...

An update...

Well, its been 3 weeks since the retreat but it feels like longer than that! It has taken a while to get the shop back into shape and get my creative headgear moving again but we are back on track and into the swing of things. Firstly I should say how awesome the retreat was, the company - I love this bunch, our new tutors were so inspiring and our regular tutors were amazing as well! We feasted on great food, everyone scrapped their little hearts out despite the heat and we even entertained a bunch of Bikies that couldn't believe what they were seeing - obviously they haven't lived if they haven't heard of scrapbooking! So a good weekend had by ALL. Don't worry if you missed out because I've started planning the October retreat which will be on the 21st to the 23rd and I have some exciting stuff lined up. I will get registration forms out sooner than usual as I think we could get filled to capacity rather quickly! So stay tuned... I've been to teach the Newdegate girls this week which is always fun and next week I am teaching a new group at Kondinin, just down the road. Then I am excited to be going to Lake King in May after school goes back. Although in some ways it is hard work to travel it is so much fun getting out to see the girls. We didn't really need more new stock right now but we have had some come in anyway. Echo Park's new range 'Playground' is awesome! Suitable for both boy and girl layouts, very bright and colourful but also versatile... We also have a lot of new Tim Holtz goodies in...very 3D, lots of metal etc. always yummy! I have been creating a little and have a few layouts complete which I will share soon. Have a great weekend!

Heart Ache...

My heart is aching....

For Japan...I cant imagine the devastation...

For Dee...thinking of you....

Reminds me to hold dear the ones we love...

Catch-up and sneak peaks...

I know it has been ridiculously long since I have updated my blog especially with a retreat looming and all...but its been chaotic here to say the least. I have worked all weekend on finishing classes and preparing class requirements etc. to send off to all of you who are coming to the retreat which is now less than 2 weeks away. I apologise for the delay - profusely - and the good news is that I am almost there...it should be ready by tomorrow at the latest.

Here's a peak at my off the page class...a canvas with loads of detail. There is one for girls...

and one for boys...





I seriously had fun doing these canvas's and got to use all my messy stuff like paint and my new best friend, my hot glue gun!

Evana and Jen are putting finishing touches to their delectable layouts, while Lis has almost finished too and has peaks and photo sizes on her blog already - very versatile layouts I must say! If all goes well with finishing off these classes we will have 9 classes on offer with stunning kits. Don't ask how we will fit them all in - I am trying to get my head around that as we speak!

Be back with more soon...

A layout to share...

I have completed the first of many layouts to go in the kids school albums for 2011. The first day is something we all really looked forward to this year as Jett is so grown up and full time at Pre-school and Phoeb's was ready to tackle Year 2 with new stationery and all...Jett's uniform is still too big but his attitude and enthusiasm were big enough! That boy is gonna give his teachers a run for their money this year...not lacking in confidence anyway...so here's the layouts, one for each of them...

I used a new range by We R Memory Keepers called 'Show and Tell' which I will use throughout the year as the colours are perfect and include their faction colours which will be great for sport days and I love the die-cut papers in this range...

That's all for today folks!

Retreat update...

Ok, so you know the retreat is happening, and thank you to all of you who have registered so far, but you do not know what you are in for! I have a feeling this is going to be a good one. I have been in touch with Evana and those girls have some amazing things planned and so has Lis! I can reveal the first of the sneak peaks already but kits orders wont be out for a week or 2 yet as we are sourcing product and busily preparing what we hope will be a very exciting line up of classes.






There you go, there's a taste of what is to come...Tarrah!

The Ultimate gift...

Do you know someone who has everything and you never know what to get them for their birthday or Christmas? I had a customer with this problem and we came up with a solution. We asked the recipeint for some photos and colour preferences and this is the end result. We are stoked!

We made a few framed layouts for customers this Christmas and everyone was happy. Who wouldnt be?

Brochures are OUT...

I finally emailed out brochures and application for the March retreat today so if you didnt get yours then flick me an email. If you havent been before and are thinking about it then you should also email me - there's lots of exciting stuff lined up including new tutors, Jennifer Hedger and Evana Willis from Dusty Attic. Make sure you get in early too to secure a place!!! You too could be a part of this...

Finally some layouts to share!

Hi there! I've been scrapping my heart out and come up with a couple of Valentines layouts (a little early I know - but that's unusual for me!) of my precious little Valentines...Phoebe and Jett. I used the gorgeous 'Lost and Found' range by My Minds Eye...seeing is believing this range - it is glittery and YUM. Simple but I'm happy...

I had a ball using my new (had it for 4 months and hadn't had a chance to play!) Tim Holtz 'Paper Rosette' die in my Cuttlebug and made some pinwheels (see the 3D embellishment with the heart on it on the Love You So layout) and I am addicted! I love making these babies and have figured out how to make different sizes etc. and the possibilities are endless! Once again...seeing is believing though.

Then I finally got a chance to play with October Afternoons 'Campfire' range and came up with this layout of my kids playing cubbies. I like it but maybe its a little too busy..who cares though?!

Brochures and applications will hopefully be out by the end of this week for the March retreat (late I know!) so stay tuned.

I should also mention that the cards you see on Lynne Herbert's blog are for sale in my shop and in real life they will blow you away so let us know if you would like one/some! Bye for now..

365 Project...

I have been totally inspired by Ali Edwards 365 Project for years now and after reading up on what Sharon Manning has taken on this year in that department, I have decided I am finally ready to give it a go myself. I am taking a photo (or several) everyday for a year and putting them into a journal that has 365 pages that I got from Kikki -K. The thing I love about this project and this journal is that you dont have to start on the 1st of January, you can start anywhere you like. I started on the 29th of January when I received my journal and have taken photos everyday, which I am so pleased about. It's about time I got that camera out and started using it more, and trying out the new techniques I learnt in a camera course I attended last year. The kids are getting in on the act and taking a few photos with my camera for me so I am in some of the photos and they are very obliging when i ask them to pose...wonder how long that will last?!

My baby, Jett, started Pre-Primary this year so is full time at school and loving it! I am loving it too as I knew he was ready. Phoeb's is in Year 2 and also loving it...it's a nice time of year for us.

So needless to say i have some ideas for a 'first day of school' layout and I have some Valentines Day layouts on the go as well so will show when they are done. Thanks for popping over! BTW check out Lynne Herbert...she is on fire with card making at the moment!