*sigh*...

I want to post...I really do!! LOL!! BUT I am really bogged down at the moment.... 2 Rock Eisteddfod nights, 6 hour full dress ballet rehearsal - take photos and help one million 3-4 year olds get dressed for it (even though my dd is 10!), school swimming carnival, 2 gold pass days (reward for kids at school who can manage their own behaviour) going to 2 different water parks!, birthdays, deadlines!!!!, and not to mention the impending holiday season!! LOL!! So you see, I want to post...I really do.

But for now can I share some sneaky peeks?...

Mmmmm! Crate Paper! :)

More photos to come.....x

Create...

Howdy everyone... I've been quiet for the past few days. Just trying to get on top of things, especially at this busy time of year!!!

But I do have a few more shares and a little sneak peek!

Over at Kaisercraft this past week, I shared a layout that involved sewing. No surprises there, right?! LOL! There is ALWAYS some stitching happening on my layouts. hee hee! But the girls and I made it into a little tutorial...

Here's my example:

{Cherish}

journaling: I want for you tho cherish the land you explore as much as you cherish each other... 25.08.10

Also at Kaisercraft today I have a layout featuring the gorgeous new pearl and rhinestone flourishes!

{Little Explorer Boy}

These flourishes are so yummy! I might have to go get some more.... (shhh! don't tell..x)

I also have a layout to share that I did, just for fun!! Fancy that! LOL!! I just couldn't resist scrapping this photo. Cam is so cheeky. Cute. But definitely cheeky!

{Boy Camper}

journaling: the rosy cheeks, the gleam in his eyes, mischief to cause and fun to be had... traits of a seasoned camper! Emu Creek 2010.

And finally here's the sneaky peek I promised. Bridge has started a new scrap whisper and I'm second on the list, sooooo.... *warning* ....you may have to wait a while for the reveal... hee hee!

{Fun Fair}

AND! While we are on the topic of Bridge, do you all know about her awesome new blog and online kit shop???? Go and check it out. Her debut kit is gorgeous!!!

Thanks for visiting...x

Create...

I have a little more Kaisercraft "After Five" to share with you today. But I've given this gorgeous collection somewhat of a twist....

What do you think about black, grey and silver for a Christmas themed project??! Something different??...

In my DT collection of goodies from Kaisercraft the Advent Calendar has been staring back at me, almost shouting at me to pick it up and put it together! LOL!! How could I refuse. This is what I created...

{Advent Calendar}

I went with the silver foil and black flocked patterned papers from the 6″ paper pad which were ideal for this project. The colours conjured up images of a winter wonderland, something Ethan desperately wants to experience for Christmas! LOL! However, while we are living in the southern hemisphere, he will just have to use his creative imagination!

Hopefully I have given it a boost by including a snowman, snowflakes and swirling drifts of snow all in the scene for our Advent Calendar.

If you would like to know a bit more on how I put this together, please go over to the Kaisercraft blog...

I can't wait for our family to put this Advent Calendar to good use this year! And I guess that that time will arrive sooner than I realise! Thanks for visiting...x

Create...

Challenge #60 is up over at Inspired Blueprints today.... This is a fabulous sketch where you can use one large photo or several smaller ones like me...

Here's my layout....

{Always}

Also over at Kaisercraft today, I am keeping it simple. I am a novice when it comes to making cards. I really do struggle. So when I need to pull a few out of a "hat", I really like to keep them simple. Using no more than four or five basic ingredients I came up with these...

{Dare to Dream}

{Live, Laugh, Love}

There are more details on the After Five products I have used, up on the blog.... Thanks for visiting...x

Create...

Today is the beginning of my shared blogging week over at Kaisercraft with the very talented Kerryn and Camilla! We have a heap of fabulous ideas to share, starting with hidden journaling.

Here's my layout...

{Special Day}

November's release, After Five, has such beautiful and rich neutral tones, that you could create any themed layout. Mine is based on a moment while we were camping!! LOL! Go figure!

This collection is most definitely suited for weddings, anniversaries and special occassion type layouts, but I challenge you to look beyond that and create something more! ;D

Anyway... here's my hidden journaling...


I've sewn a pocket to my layout and used hidden journaling simply because I wanted my layout to have a clean and polished look. I wanted to tell the story, but I didn't want to have journaling covering my page.

So stay tuned for some more shares throughout the week. Thanks for visiting...x

Create...

Have you checked out the latest sketch over at IB???
I loved playing with this one... here's my layout:

{Rain Dance}

SORRY!!

OUT FOR PUBLICATION

There's quite a bit of layering happening here.

And quite a bit of hand stitching!!

Thanks for visiting...and I hope you will play along...x

This boy...

This boy....


...who loved train rides...


...and cars...
...and giant ice-creams...

...turns 8 today...

This boy...

...born on remembrance day...

...still loves train rides...

...and cars...

...and giant ice-creams....

hee hee!

We love you heaps Liam. Have a wonderful and magical 8th birthday....Love Mummy, Daddy, T, E & C...x