share from Ngaire's online class

Have just finished lo after putting up Christmas lights and tree etc. Lights look great although I put up a few less this year as it was too hot to stay out all day.
Dance concert was fabulous. A really professional show, a credit to teachers, students and the parents alike.

I really enjoyed doing Ngaire's lo. She is a really talented scrapper who really does think outside the square.

First online class

I did my first online class with Ngaire last night. did not finish the lo as I aonly had 3 1/2 hours sleep night before. Hopefully I will get it finished before we head off to the theatre for the dance concert matinee and night performances. Hope you all have a great weekend. Will share lo when finished

Busy week

I thought Saturday was busy, this week will be awesome. We have dance rehearsals every day except Friday in readiness for our Saturday concerts. I have enrolled in Ngaire B's online class for Friday night so I hope I don't fall asleep doing it.
The kids are pretty resilient however I am letting them have Friday off school. I also am only working part time this week. Staff get to earn some extra Christmas money, so I suppose dancing is kind to everyone this week. Hope you all have a great one!!

What a day

Well here it is 7.10p.m. and I have achieved so much today. Vacuumed the pool and did the chemicals, did the washing and folding, took kids to dance practise, put patches on a jacket for finale for dance concert, had a music practice for concert Friday Week, went to town and did more Xmas shopping, cooked corn beef for tea, wrapped teacher presents and some xmas presents, made more xmas gift bags for little presents and now me thinks I need a drink. Was going to scrap tonight but don't know if I will make it. Hope you all had a wonderful day, I will probably collapse tomorrow although I will have to work at po Sunday afternoon.

New blog

Have just been introduced to new blog.
www.scrapware.typepad.com

It is new and the stuff on it so far is really great. Have a look I'm sure you will agree.

Quickie

Just a quick post to say we are thinking of all of you who may have damage from the Brisbane storms. Please keep your chins up and remember material possessions can be replaced, but keep your loved ones close to your hearts. Here are my cherubs. I know you have to let them go and be a little independant but when they come and give a hug or cuddle you know they will always be your little ones.

Award Pockets

Every year I make a pocket lo for the kids to put their certificates, awards etc in and we keep them in their album for that year. It keeps everything in one place and also can be related to the los for the year. This year I used up stuff in my stash, like letters that I can't make words out of etc. So I might say that is another job done and I've probably just added another 3 to the list. Have a great day....

Trying new things

I'm not really one for mini books or albums. I don't know why really, probably because I have never had much call for them. However, seeing the festive season is nearly upon us I thought I should experiment with a Christmas mini album/book. This one has the Christmas tree border. I have just done the basics ready to apply the photographs after Christmas. I am hoping this will save me some work and then I will only have to complete a few los for the festive celebration. I've taken several photos and dowloaded them for you to see. Have a great day.

Another week flies

Here it is Friday evening and yet another week has flown. I don't seem to be getting a lot of scrapping done. The kids dance concert is soon and they are busy with dance practises after school. By the time we get homework done and dancing it leaves little time for much else. I suppose I can't complain, I have made Xmas cards and gift bags and also kept the kids albums as up to date as I can. We have our annual general meeting for athletics on Sunday, and I am hoping to have lunch with the family as it is our 17th wedding anniversary. Wade says he would have got less for murder, typical male, but in this day and age I am proud that our marriage can weather the storms that are sent to try us all. These are some of the cards I have made. Hope you all have a great weekend.

Something different

I decided to try something a little different from my normal lo. Kris from Ruby St Design has some really great heritage supplies. In this lo I used net as a photo mat and then framed it with the lace flowers and diamente string. The paper is a replica of a cash book with the page no on the top, so I used this as a year indicator crossing out the 74 and replacing it with 08. The 21st is stickers on the back of wooden typewriter keys. (I like some dimension on the page.) I have wanted to do something with this particular photo for awhile, and someone suggested that the twins looked like they were rehearsing for their 21st birthday. The light bulb went on and here is the lo. Sometimes it pays to travel outside the comfort zone.

A quick boast

I have just taken the Christmas puddings off the stove. They turned out beautifully, no cracks, no breaks and they smell fantastic. Now we are another step closer to the big day....have a good afternoon,....

A little Christmas Share

Thought I would share these little Christmas bags. Tarisota Designs have the template to download and they are marvelous. I photocopied and enlarged the A4 template to A3 to achieve the larger bags. Such a nice way to give gifts. A little bit of yourself all wrapped up with the Christmas present.

Cup Day

It happens every year...the great Melbourne Cup. Generally I dress up and head off to a luncheon etc...but this year I have opted out. (I had bought the hat etc). I have not been 100% healthy and there are a lot of things to catch up on. I have to play at our local carols by candlelight at the beginning of Dec. and still haven't chosen music...and I really do need to rest. So today is catch up day.....and maybe a little scrapping. Working on Scrapbooking Premiere's November challenge at the moment so hope to get a little done on this lo.....Hope your horse wins!!!!

Results a plenty....

Have just got home from Sarina and couldn't wait to share one of my los from a day of scrapping. It is so great to dedicate time solely to scrapping and not have to worry about the household chores and feeding the masses. I particularly like this lo using a overlay from Hambly. Hope you all had a great weekend....