Happy Birthday to my Dad...

... I know he will be tickled pink when he sees himself up here on the computer screen! If for nothing else but to give my Mum a hard time ... (letting her know he's *wink, wink* famous and all!!) LOL! But since I know he is not going to get his birthday card and pressie from us today, I though that I'd just plaster his image about..... be warned.... this may not be pretty! Haa!

Anyway Dad. Have a great day!! Happy Birthday and lots of love, from all of us...x

Create...

Don't you just love it when a layout comes together really fast?? Yesterday I received the fabulous "Hudson" kit from Lisa (Storyboard Kits) and I managed to whip up this layout....in record time too! LOL!!

{Lil' Mate}

Over the Christmas period last year, my parents came to visit and Cam tended to stick to my dad like glue. He followed Granddad Jim around every where! Whether he was inside or outdoors, Cameron was about two steps behind. He even wanted to be involved with the mowing and gardening! (yep. I put my dad to work when he comes to visit! LOL!) Dad started to call Cam his lil' mate. They made quite a pair!!

And even though this layout came together quickly, I'll admit though, that I had some help! LOL! Storyboard is sponsoring this month's sketch over at Sketchy Thursdays. I thought I might play along....

I also wanted to use this post to send all my love and thoughts to our friends in New Zealand. The devastation from the earthquake in Christchurch is quite shattering. Stay safe and know that our prayers are with you...x

Thanks for visiting....x

House keeping...

...not this kind.... (although I have plenty of that to do!LOL!)..





But, I wanted to let you guys know about this!!!

Inspired Blueprints is looking for a team of new and fresh Designers. It was brilliant working with all those amazing and talented scrappers. If you want to join the team - absolutely give it a go! Check Inspired Blueprints out for all the details.

I also wanted to share this little bit of happy news.... I have been awarded "The Stylish Blogger" award from my new friend, Suz! I am completely amazed every time one of these clever little bits of "love" come along. It makes me feel quite joyful!! ;) Her scrapping creations are also absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for adding me to your list of stylish bloggers! LOL!

So, here are the rules:


Thank the person who gave it to you!


Then list seven things people may not know about you:


1. I love the rain. It can drive me crazy sometimes, but I still love it!
2. I had a poodle as a pet during high school.
3. My favourite colour is purple.
4. I want to travel through Italy.
5. I wish I had more time in my day. :)
6. I hang the phone up on annoying tele-marketers who don't let me speak.
7. I hate driving.

Now, I need to nominate 15 other bloggers to receive this award too. So here I am sharing the love...x

1. Leanne Jago
2. Julie Winks
3. Jennifer Yates
4. Jodie Butler
5. Sheree Forcier
6. Karen Shady
7. Nerrida Mitchell
8. Kerryn Lawson
9. Kim Arnold
10. Lisa Warren
11. Ebony van der Starre
12. Kim Jefress
13. Kathleen Glossop
14. LG Belarmino
15. Trudi Harrison

Phew!! There are so many awesome scrappers out there!! I love blog hopping and I hope I have shared a few names for you to check out! Please leave them some love and let them know you have visited.....x

I spy...

A few days ago my layout was featured on the Imaginisce Blog for their I-Spy hall of fame!! I guess I can now say I am a new inductee! LOL!

{Boy Camper Mode}

I am thrilled to find out about it as I almost missed it! LOL!! Only three scrappers were featured, one being my fellow Kaisercraft dt member and friend, Nerrida Mitchell!

Also this week was the release of the new Inspired Blueprints sketch #66...

I think I went a little off script here, but I'm sure you can still see the sketch. hee hee...

{A Puzzle}

Hidden journaling is on the tag tucked beneath the photo.

Thanks again for visiting and I also wanted to say a special hello to my new followers and to everyone who leaves a comment. I really do appreciate hearing from you all. Hope you are all having a fantastic week-end....x

Thanks...

Hi everyone!! I just wanted to start today with a huge thank-you to everyone who left me well wishes for my birthday yesterday. I was beautiful to see all the wonderful messages. It made me feel even more special - especially since I spent the day at home with a the company of a napping 18 month old! LOL!!!

So.... What did I do? The kids had demand the night before that I was to sleep in! That is a foreign concept in this household! (Any Mum with kids that wake with the rising sun will tell you that!) So, to have Mark up with the kids, making breakfast and getting them ready for school was, well... simply HEAVEN! LOL! Even if he had to get ready to go to work himself.

And breakfast was delightful. A decent coffee and pancakes with tonnes of maple syrup. That of course was after the tonnes of kiddies who piled into bed with me, crushing their freshly iron school uniforms! hee! Squishy cuddles and lots of laughter.

They spoilt me with presents - blue ray dvds, beads for my bracelet and this!!!!!!

A new camera bag from Jill-e Designs!

The rest of my day involved taking the kids to school and then coming home to play with Cam before letting him have a nap. I was at a loss as to what do next (housework was not an option!) so I ended up making some popcorn and watching one of my new movies - without interruption!!! hee...

We also went out to a lovely dinner. Just us as a family. And I didn't take a single photo all day. Not even on my phone!

And before I go, I just wanted to share this layout...

{Love Story}

This was created using the February 2010 Boxx of Scraps. It was recently published in Scrapbooking Memories vol 13, no. 3. I am so excited because not only was it published but it was given a full page! YAY! I was pretty excited to find that out and then to keep flipping through the magazine to find out that this layout....

{Milk}

...was also published on a full page! How lucky am I ?? Thanks again everyone for your birthday wishes for me. February is a good month! LOL!!

Happy Valentine's Day...

Don't you just love the hand-made school projects that come home! This was made especially for me! Adorable...xxx

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone.

Create...

Hi Guys! Just rounding out the week for Kaisercraft. Today I wanted to share my last two project using Class of '87.

{Prep}

I couldn't go past this collection for this layout, especially since Ethan was starting school this year! How perfect! I loved the bright primary colours and all the embellishment! Look how much I crammed onto this page! LOL... Six photos too. That must be a record for me! hee!

And a few details...

And finally, a little name tag for Ethan's school bag....

Thanks for visiting...x