I know - it's been about 2 months!! But we went away for a bit and did several day trips (thanks to the Clubcard vouchers!) and I got out of th habit of scrapping and blogging.
We've also booked our Disney wedding for next summer, so have been very busy researching and booking and paying deposits etc.
This is a LO I did at the end of July for Scrapbook Sisters using Making Memories Noteworthy 2 range. I have a couple of other LOs still to post, and a crop next week, so I should become a bit better again in the near future.
Thanks for bearing with me :-)
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Fairy Footie
I love these pictures of Amelia - she's wearing the dress we bought her for the wedding, when she was tiny and didn't show signs of growing very much, lol! It was only £8 from Woolworths, so we always said she could have i for dressing up if she had a growth spurt. Although she's still tiny compared with other kids of her age, she now fits the dress perfectly so we let her wear it. She LOVED the magic wand, and kept telling everyone it was her fairy dress with a magic wand, bless!
Anyway, the LO uses the original Making Memories Noteworthy range, Prima flowers, a Creative Imaginations journalling block, Dovecraft stamp, and random rik rak and brads.
Today I will probably need to pop to my mum's as her new PC was delivered by Dell and I need to put her photos etc from the laptop onto my external hard drive :-)
Anyway, the LO uses the original Making Memories Noteworthy range, Prima flowers, a Creative Imaginations journalling block, Dovecraft stamp, and random rik rak and brads.
Today I will probably need to pop to my mum's as her new PC was delivered by Dell and I need to put her photos etc from the laptop onto my external hard drive :-)
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Pure Happiness
This is a LO I did at the Scrapbook Sisters class on Thursday: it's mum's regular class but she had a work do, so I went instead! It was inspired by one of the samples that used circles, which I then adapted into my own design. It uses Basic Grey Boxer papers, and I added Prima flowers, a 7 Gypsies stamp, and American Crafts Thickers letters.
Our shopping yesterday was a let down as we got to Rochester and found the fabric shop had closed. It must have been fairly recent as lots of the other shop owners thought it was still open! Anyway, we had a cold drink sat outside, which was nice, then went back to mum and dad's, where the kids were able to play in their nappies to keep cool!
I have no firm plans for today, although I need to go to the bank, and the bottle bank. Should really start some work as Carl is off for the two weeks after this, and it will be really dull for him if I have to keep doing work!
Our shopping yesterday was a let down as we got to Rochester and found the fabric shop had closed. It must have been fairly recent as lots of the other shop owners thought it was still open! Anyway, we had a cold drink sat outside, which was nice, then went back to mum and dad's, where the kids were able to play in their nappies to keep cool!
I have no firm plans for today, although I need to go to the bank, and the bottle bank. Should really start some work as Carl is off for the two weeks after this, and it will be really dull for him if I have to keep doing work!
Monday, July 28, 2008
Online Dinner Party!
This LO is from the 'Main Course' class on Carolinez Craftz Forumz last night, as we had an online dinner party :-D The class was designed by Jayne, from the DT, and it was great fun!
We've had a nice weekend, very relaxing for me yesterday while Carl went to golf, and on Saturday we spent the afternoon/evening at Bluewater. We did some shopping in the sales (and spent very little!), then had a meal at Tottsies, with BOGOF main meals thanks to American Express, then finished up watching The Dark Knight at the cinema. The film is amazing, and we would recommend it to any adults...not sure how it got a 12A rating as I found it quite scary in parts...it's definitely not a film for kids ;-)
We've had a nice weekend, very relaxing for me yesterday while Carl went to golf, and on Saturday we spent the afternoon/evening at Bluewater. We did some shopping in the sales (and spent very little!), then had a meal at Tottsies, with BOGOF main meals thanks to American Express, then finished up watching The Dark Knight at the cinema. The film is amazing, and we would recommend it to any adults...not sure how it got a 12A rating as I found it quite scary in parts...it's definitely not a film for kids ;-)
Friday, July 25, 2008
Hugs
I had a great time at the class last night - it was very hot so only got one LO done but plan to do more with the kit during today; we used Basic Grey Boxer papers.
This is a LO I did a while ago (actually at the last shop crop!) and it is of Carl and Millie at Capstone Park.
This is a LO I did a while ago (actually at the last shop crop!) and it is of Carl and Millie at Capstone Park.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Acrylic book back page
And finally we have arrived at the back page!
I've spent the last two days doing some LOs for the Scrapbook Sisters Design Team but this afternoon I will get something done for me - then I will have more to post on my blog!
I also just got a huge order from Photobox so I will have plenty of subjects to choose from over the next few weeks :D-
As always, if you want to see the detail of this, or any of the other pages, please click the photo to take you to my Flickr gallery.
I've spent the last two days doing some LOs for the Scrapbook Sisters Design Team but this afternoon I will get something done for me - then I will have more to post on my blog!
I also just got a huge order from Photobox so I will have plenty of subjects to choose from over the next few weeks :D-
As always, if you want to see the detail of this, or any of the other pages, please click the photo to take you to my Flickr gallery.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Acrylic book page 7
Good morning, it is finally the holidays :-D
Here's hoping that I will have plenty of opportunities to be crafty and creative over the next six weeks, and will have lots more to put on my blog :D
Here's hoping that I will have plenty of opportunities to be crafty and creative over the next six weeks, and will have lots more to put on my blog :D
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Acrylic book page 6
Good morning! It's an early post today as we're off to see "Castle Under SIege" at Rochester Castle Gardens. It's a free music festival, with lots of very talented young people, including two pupils from my school, performing. Hopefully the weather will stay good as we're taking a picnic!
Anyway, here is page 6 of the mini book - hopefully I will soon be able to upload a new set of photos :-)
Anyway, here is page 6 of the mini book - hopefully I will soon be able to upload a new set of photos :-)
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Acrylic book page 5
OK, a quick second update!
We didn't make it into the final of the festival but I still think we did a pretty good job - it was three comedies that went through, so maybe that was what the adjudicator preferred?
Anyway, here is page 5 of the mini book, which means we're over halfway through!
We didn't make it into the final of the festival but I still think we did a pretty good job - it was three comedies that went through, so maybe that was what the adjudicator preferred?
Anyway, here is page 5 of the mini book, which means we're over halfway through!
Acrylic book page 4
Sorry there's been a couple of days' gap!
Have been very busy with the play, Parents' evenings etc. Anyway, here is page 4 of the book (yes, I know I'm stringing it out, but I can't get photos of new projects uploaded!) and the detail shot is on Flickr if you click the photo.
I might come back and upload page 5 later today, so keep checking in ;-)
We're also waiting to hear if we made it to the final tonight; if so we have to go and perform the play again - eek!
Have been very busy with the play, Parents' evenings etc. Anyway, here is page 4 of the book (yes, I know I'm stringing it out, but I can't get photos of new projects uploaded!) and the detail shot is on Flickr if you click the photo.
I might come back and upload page 5 later today, so keep checking in ;-)
We're also waiting to hear if we made it to the final tonight; if so we have to go and perform the play again - eek!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Acrylic book page 3
Well, I've had a very productive day - I decided I wanted to finish my research module before the end of the week as we don't know when we might get the new laptop. Anyway, I made a good start during period 1, then taught period 2. I worked solidly through periods 3, 4 and 5 - and finished it! 3700 words, phew. Feeling very pleased with myself.
So here, is page 3 of the mini book - as with yesterday, click on the photo to go to my Flickr gallery and see more detail :-)
So here, is page 3 of the mini book - as with yesterday, click on the photo to go to my Flickr gallery and see more detail :-)
Monday, July 14, 2008
Page 2
Here is the second page of my acrylic book. I haven't got the disc to hand to upload the detail shots but if you click on the photo it will take you to my Flickr gallery where you can see the close up shots :-)
Work was quite hard going today - lots of the kids really seem to believe they finish for the summer on Friday, when they are actually in until the end of the day on Tuesday!
Work was quite hard going today - lots of the kids really seem to believe they finish for the summer on Friday, when they are actually in until the end of the day on Tuesday!
Sunday, July 13, 2008
It's been a while...
... since I last posted. Mainly because we were burgled, and the b******s stole our laptop, my camera, the Wii, and a few other things.
We have a new front door, since they completely destroyed the old one, but I am determined they won't stop us living our lives. Felt very frightened to begin with, but since making this decision we've been able to move on somewhat.
I also have so many wonderful friends online, and I want to thank them all publicly for their support, as well as those who sent me wonderful scrapping goodies to cheer me up - today I got my mojo back after 2 weeks of not being able to touch my craft stuff.
So this is my acrylic mini book - I'll post some close ups and photos of the other pages over the next week - hope you like it :-)
We have a new front door, since they completely destroyed the old one, but I am determined they won't stop us living our lives. Felt very frightened to begin with, but since making this decision we've been able to move on somewhat.
I also have so many wonderful friends online, and I want to thank them all publicly for their support, as well as those who sent me wonderful scrapping goodies to cheer me up - today I got my mojo back after 2 weeks of not being able to touch my craft stuff.
So this is my acrylic mini book - I'll post some close ups and photos of the other pages over the next week - hope you like it :-)
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Little Dude
Eek, sorry I've left another big gap!! I've just been so busy with work that I haven't had time to be creative in a scrapping sense. Mind you, I have completed one project for Scrapbook Sisters. I'm really enjoying doing some different things lately.
Anyway, this LO uses a Heidi Swapp mask and Ranger paints, alonside Fancy Pants papers. I used the bright blue and green to reflect the colours in Josh's outfit, and meant I could use flowers to represent summer while keeping it more masculine!
Anyway, this LO uses a Heidi Swapp mask and Ranger paints, alonside Fancy Pants papers. I used the bright blue and green to reflect the colours in Josh's outfit, and meant I could use flowers to represent summer while keeping it more masculine!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Bunny Love
Well, half way through another week! It has been glorious sunshine here for the last few days but some clouds seem to be creeping in now. They are forecasting rain for the weekend, in which case I will have no excuse for not doing some more scrapping :-D Have been putting it off as I have a lot of work to do on my placement (much more paperwork than at my usual school) so have been slacking a bit on the hobbies side.
To counteract that, though, I am in a play. It's a new one-act play written by Neil Thorne, and it's being entered into the Duncan Rand Festival - the last time I did the festival it was my last year in the Youth section, ten years ago - eek!! It's really interesting, and for the first time I'm playing the older female character in the cast - starting to feel my age now, lol!
Anyway, onto today's layout: this is the second LO I made using the May Carolinez Craftz kit, and I put it together at Scrap Attack, a week and a half ago. I cut the paisley shape out and played around with other bits before I ended up with this, a result that I'm really pleased with.
To counteract that, though, I am in a play. It's a new one-act play written by Neil Thorne, and it's being entered into the Duncan Rand Festival - the last time I did the festival it was my last year in the Youth section, ten years ago - eek!! It's really interesting, and for the first time I'm playing the older female character in the cast - starting to feel my age now, lol!
Anyway, onto today's layout: this is the second LO I made using the May Carolinez Craftz kit, and I put it together at Scrap Attack, a week and a half ago. I cut the paisley shape out and played around with other bits before I ended up with this, a result that I'm really pleased with.
Sunday, June 08, 2008
Say Cheese
It has been another busy weekend and finally, today, the sun has come out!
Yesterday we went to Sophie's mum's new house for a tea party for Oscar. Poor little thing wasn't feeling 100% so it seems that Amelia started a tradition for being poorly at your first birthday party, lol!
Today we went out for a walk and took our bottles to the bottle bank - was lovely to get out and about for a bit, even if I did have to come home and write the theatre newsletter. But that's now as complete as it can be for now, and I'm going to go and play with my new DT kit in a minute.
This LO was based on a sketch from the old Carolinez Craftz blog, A Spoonful of Sprinkles. I used Two Scoops for the first time, and am really pleased with how it's come out. Yes, I did add tissue paper under the bottom photo, just for the hell of it!
Yesterday we went to Sophie's mum's new house for a tea party for Oscar. Poor little thing wasn't feeling 100% so it seems that Amelia started a tradition for being poorly at your first birthday party, lol!
Today we went out for a walk and took our bottles to the bottle bank - was lovely to get out and about for a bit, even if I did have to come home and write the theatre newsletter. But that's now as complete as it can be for now, and I'm going to go and play with my new DT kit in a minute.
This LO was based on a sketch from the old Carolinez Craftz blog, A Spoonful of Sprinkles. I used Two Scoops for the first time, and am really pleased with how it's come out. Yes, I did add tissue paper under the bottom photo, just for the hell of it!
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
So Sweet
Sorry I haven't blogged for a few days but I'm just getting used to my new routine! Been searching for inspiration to plan a Year 8 English top set scheme of work on films. Luckily I did get inspired and have some ideas to run past their normal teacher tomorrow!
I've also got a part in a one-act play written by a guy from RaTS, which is being entered into the Duncan Rand festival in July. The part isn't too big and it's only a one act play so it should keep me busy enough, but not too much so!
This LO is one I've been playing with for over a month but I'm pleased I ended up keeping it simple as I love the photo!
I've also got a part in a one-act play written by a guy from RaTS, which is being entered into the Duncan Rand festival in July. The part isn't too big and it's only a one act play so it should keep me busy enough, but not too much so!
This LO is one I've been playing with for over a month but I'm pleased I ended up keeping it simple as I love the photo!
Sunday, June 01, 2008
So Alike
The weather today hasn't been great, so aside from gonig shopping this morning we stayed in for most of the day. We did take mum and dad out for a meal this evening, though, to thank them for paying for Legoland.
This LO is all about Mark and Oscar. The photos were taken when Oscar was only a few months old but they are some of my favourites. I also got out my old Junkitz papers and finally used some of the boy range!
This LO is all about Mark and Oscar. The photos were taken when Oscar was only a few months old but they are some of my favourites. I also got out my old Junkitz papers and finally used some of the boy range!
Saturday, May 31, 2008
The Dickens Festival and Yo Sushi!
We have had a lovely day at the Dickens Festival, with glorious sunshine for the majority of the time. There were a few technical hiccups during the first of our performances, but these were ironed out by the second one. Not least for me was the shock of having a different backing track for As Long As He Needs Me to the one that I had rehearsed with!
Anyway, onto the layout. This is very bright as I wanted to reflect the colourful nature of both the bowls and food at Yo Sushi. The circle paper complemented the bowls perfectly, while the paisley shapes reminded me of fish! I also used blobs of glossy accents to simulate the domed lids of the bowls.
Anyway, onto the layout. This is very bright as I wanted to reflect the colourful nature of both the bowls and food at Yo Sushi. The circle paper complemented the bowls perfectly, while the paisley shapes reminded me of fish! I also used blobs of glossy accents to simulate the domed lids of the bowls.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Pals
So, we went to Legoland yesterday - despite the rain we still managed to have a good time. Unfortunately it wasn't possible to take many photos, due to the weather :-( However, I will post a couple when I get them uploaded.
This is a LO I did a while ago but realised I hadn't uploaded! I wanted to keep it simple so I used ribbon, chipboard, cardstock and a tiny bit of patterned paper. I glittered the title myself and then covered the flower with the patterned paper, sanding and then inking the edges.
This is a LO I did a while ago but realised I hadn't uploaded! I wanted to keep it simple so I used ribbon, chipboard, cardstock and a tiny bit of patterned paper. I glittered the title myself and then covered the flower with the patterned paper, sanding and then inking the edges.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Brown Eyed Gal
Well, we are having a lazy day here, so hopefully that means I will get some scrapping time :-) I also need to pop into town to stock up on some more rechargeable batteries as we're off to Legoland on Wednesday - hoping for plenty of photo opportunities!
This LO was created using the May kit from Carolinez Craftz. It is full of turquise, pink, yellow and brown goodness by Heidi Swapp. Have wanted to scrap this photo for ages, and the colours and patterns from this kit seemed perfect.
This LO was created using the May kit from Carolinez Craftz. It is full of turquise, pink, yellow and brown goodness by Heidi Swapp. Have wanted to scrap this photo for ages, and the colours and patterns from this kit seemed perfect.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Spectacles Case
Woohoo, it's half term!! Looking forward to a restful weekend, then a busier week :-)
This is a project I made using my leftovers from the NSD kit - it is a spectacles case which I covered with the papers, plus the flral ribbon and some flowers.
I now only have one more outstanding LO to share with you, so I'm hoping to get busy scrapping tomorrow. I also need to get a photo order in, but I'm not sure whether to wait until after we've been to Legoland on Wednesday. I think I'll probably do one before then, as I have a Scrap Attack night at Scrapbook Sisters on Friday and will need something to work with then.
But, again, WOOHOO, it's half term!
This is a project I made using my leftovers from the NSD kit - it is a spectacles case which I covered with the papers, plus the flral ribbon and some flowers.
I now only have one more outstanding LO to share with you, so I'm hoping to get busy scrapping tomorrow. I also need to get a photo order in, but I'm not sure whether to wait until after we've been to Legoland on Wednesday. I think I'll probably do one before then, as I have a Scrap Attack night at Scrapbook Sisters on Friday and will need something to work with then.
But, again, WOOHOO, it's half term!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Hitchin' a Ride with Grandad
And this was the last LO I made with the NSD kit. Not got much more to say today, except that I finished writing my Year 8 reports - woohoo!
Oh, and I wanted to say thanks to Debzzzzzzz for her posts (sorry if I spelled that wrong!) - it's lovely to read your comments :-)
Oh, and I wanted to say thanks to Debzzzzzzz for her posts (sorry if I spelled that wrong!) - it's lovely to read your comments :-)
Monday, May 19, 2008
One Little Head...
I love this photo of Oscar - he's so lost in thought as he tucks into his jam sandwich...lol! I truly would love to know what he is thinking!
This was the third LO from my NSD kit and I didn't feel it needed a lot on the page as the photo is key. I'm impressed with myself for managing more in depth journalling, though.
This was the third LO from my NSD kit and I didn't feel it needed a lot on the page as the photo is key. I'm impressed with myself for managing more in depth journalling, though.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Boyns Family - Florida Style
This was the 2nd LO I completed with the NSD kit. The photo is of Mark, mum, dad and me in the Florida Everglades in 1997 - 11 years ago!!
Not got much else to say today, other than that my grandad is in hospital. He fell outside and his carer found him there this morning - it seems he might have been there all night. Today they've been working to warm him up, but he's broken his thigh bone, amongst other things. Just waiting to see what happens now. He recognised us all at the hospital but couldn't really say very much.
Not got much else to say today, other than that my grandad is in hospital. He fell outside and his carer found him there this morning - it seems he might have been there all night. Today they've been working to warm him up, but he's broken his thigh bone, amongst other things. Just waiting to see what happens now. He recognised us all at the hospital but couldn't really say very much.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
No. 3 and Year 11s are gone!
So today was the Year 11 leaving assembly. I didn't get to go as I'm now a Year 10 form tutor, which is a shame, but by all accounts it went well :-) It will be very strange not seeing my English group on a regular basis from now on. As some of you know, I really struggled when I first took them on in Year 10, but this year I have developed a very good relationship with them. I really hope they do well in their exams - they do deserve to, having tried so hard!
This LO was the first one I did using my NSD kit. It didn't take long to put together but I'm really pleased with how effective it looks. I also love this photo of my mum!
This LO was the first one I did using my NSD kit. It didn't take long to put together but I'm really pleased with how effective it looks. I also love this photo of my mum!
Saturday, May 10, 2008
National Scrapbook Day the Results!
Just giving a quick preview of the projects I made with Caroline's NSD kit - will showcase them one at a time in the next few days :D
This kit was totally out of my comfort zone so I really enjoyed stretching myself and trying some new things - thanks Caroline!
It's been another gorgeous day here. Aside from completing another LO and the spectacles case project I went shopping with mum and dad this morning. I got two gorgeous dresses and a lovely top - my mum is such a bad influence!
Carl went off to the theatre just after 3 so I kept myself busy with the scrapping and then watched La Vie En Rose - which made me cry.
This kit was totally out of my comfort zone so I really enjoyed stretching myself and trying some new things - thanks Caroline!
It's been another gorgeous day here. Aside from completing another LO and the spectacles case project I went shopping with mum and dad this morning. I got two gorgeous dresses and a lovely top - my mum is such a bad influence!
Carl went off to the theatre just after 3 so I kept myself busy with the scrapping and then watched La Vie En Rose - which made me cry.
Friday, May 09, 2008
Tomboy at Heart
Phew, it sure has been hot and muggy here today! It was a struggle to manage even 15 minutes on the exercise bike and I promptly fell asleep on the sofa afterwards.
This was a LO for a challenge during the Cybercrop to use a sketch. I reversed the sketch and subsituted a photo for a home made embellishment, and I'm so pleased with the result.
This was a LO for a challenge during the Cybercrop to use a sketch. I reversed the sketch and subsituted a photo for a home made embellishment, and I'm so pleased with the result.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Mini Movie Star
Another beautiful day here - I even wore a skirt to work for the first time in 2008!! It was amazing how many people commented on the fact too, lol.
This LO was completed for a challenge during the UKS Cybercrop which involved using "glamour" or a similar word in the title of the LO. I substituted "Star" for glamour and then inlcuded "glamorous" in my journaling. The top two photos are a little bit blurred as Millie was running around like a mad thing at Heather and Ed's wedding! Have been wanting to scrap these pictures for about 6 months so I'm glad I finally got the impetus to do it.
This LO was completed for a challenge during the UKS Cybercrop which involved using "glamour" or a similar word in the title of the LO. I substituted "Star" for glamour and then inlcuded "glamorous" in my journaling. The top two photos are a little bit blurred as Millie was running around like a mad thing at Heather and Ed's wedding! Have been wanting to scrap these pictures for about 6 months so I'm glad I finally got the impetus to do it.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Pixar on Parade and May Day
So, we had a glorious bank holiday weekend - who would have thought it?! I thought, in addition to my LO today, I'd post a couple of photos of us enjoying ourselves at Riverside yesterday. Well, not me, as I was behind the camera the whole time!
Meanwhile, this LO was the one class I did during the UKScrappers Cybercrop. It was all about using white space, so it automatically appealed to me. I got to use some of my new Maya Road stamps, as well as scrapping a few more parade photos!
Sunday, May 04, 2008
Joy of Discovery
Yay, the sun has been shining two days in a row!! Finally it feels like spring is definitely here and summer might actually be on its way.
On the down side, my friend's cat passed away and today I read an article about losing a cat in the paper. I hope this isn't an omen as Sasha's twitching seems worse today and she keeps disappearing to be on her own :-(
But, being upbeat, yesterday was National Scrapbooking Day and I had a lovely time using my NSD kit by Carolinez Craftz and participating in challenges on the forumz. This LO is actually not part of the day, but the result of the first week of step-by-step LOs. Each day, Paula posted part of the instructions and on Friday we had a completed LO. Well, I had a completed LO on Saturday morning when I stuck it all down lol! Really pleased with the result, especially as I finally used one of the gorgeous Rhonna Farrer Christmas papers.
Today Carl spent the whole morning at the theatre for the Dress Rehearsal of Dad's Army but we were out in the sunshine yesterday afternoon, playing football in mum's garden with Amelia. She even shouted out "Go Gills!", completely unprompted, though it didn't help their cause yesterday...
Tomorrow Rob, Row, Carl, me and the kids are going to Riverside for a picnic, so we'll keep our fingers crossed for nice weather again!
On the down side, my friend's cat passed away and today I read an article about losing a cat in the paper. I hope this isn't an omen as Sasha's twitching seems worse today and she keeps disappearing to be on her own :-(
But, being upbeat, yesterday was National Scrapbooking Day and I had a lovely time using my NSD kit by Carolinez Craftz and participating in challenges on the forumz. This LO is actually not part of the day, but the result of the first week of step-by-step LOs. Each day, Paula posted part of the instructions and on Friday we had a completed LO. Well, I had a completed LO on Saturday morning when I stuck it all down lol! Really pleased with the result, especially as I finally used one of the gorgeous Rhonna Farrer Christmas papers.
Today Carl spent the whole morning at the theatre for the Dress Rehearsal of Dad's Army but we were out in the sunshine yesterday afternoon, playing football in mum's garden with Amelia. She even shouted out "Go Gills!", completely unprompted, though it didn't help their cause yesterday...
Tomorrow Rob, Row, Carl, me and the kids are going to Riverside for a picnic, so we'll keep our fingers crossed for nice weather again!
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Fun in T' Garden - Where did the weather go?!
Well, after another day where it started to pour with rain the moment I walked into the staffroom, I thought I would upload this LO as it features photos from the ONE sunny and warm day we had during the two week break!
This is my take on Jane Dean's class at Saturday's Scrapbook Sisters crop and I'm really pleased with how it turned out. To reveal the hidden photos you pull the tab at the side, and out they slide - it's a great way to include several larger photos without doing a double LO.
The fab papers are by Prima and I delved into my bargain pack of American Crafts Thickers to complete the title.
Here's hoping for a nicer day tomorrow!
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Tiny Fingers
This LO was created in response to a challenge on the Carolinez Craftz Forumz. As part of the "Use Your Stash" challenges we moved onto using buttons. I decided to mix buttons with brads to create a muted rainbow effect to go with this photo of Joshua holding Carl's hand. I also manipulated the photo slightly, blurring the edges and increasing the contrast to focus on the details of the fingers.
Today was a busy one at school, with four lessons to teach, plus preparation for my observations on Friday, and finally filming with some members of my form for our assembly next week. I'm now sat on my own (well, Sasha is curled up next to me!) listening to cheesy radio and enjoying a good old surf. Very relaxing :D
Today was a busy one at school, with four lessons to teach, plus preparation for my observations on Friday, and finally filming with some members of my form for our assembly next week. I'm now sat on my own (well, Sasha is curled up next to me!) listening to cheesy radio and enjoying a good old surf. Very relaxing :D
Monday, April 28, 2008
Dreamer
Well, I'm finally starting to feel back in the swing of things at work. I can't believe it is only three weeks until Year 11 leave though!!
I enjoyed playing at the Scrapbook Sisters crop on Saturday, then joining in with the UKScrappers Cybercrop on Sunday - definitely a creative weekend! I will showcase those LOs, including the one I did at the Jane Dean class, later in the week.
Meanwhile, this is a LO I created during the holidays using some leftovers from a MM class at Scrapbook Sisters (see earlier in my blog for other LOs). This photo was taken at Farming World, the day after Amelia's second birthday. It was very cold in the wind, but we still managed to have fun! Btw, I'm loving butterflies at the moment - I blame my friend Tracey, as she just had a butterfly themed wedding which looked beautiful!
I enjoyed playing at the Scrapbook Sisters crop on Saturday, then joining in with the UKScrappers Cybercrop on Sunday - definitely a creative weekend! I will showcase those LOs, including the one I did at the Jane Dean class, later in the week.
Meanwhile, this is a LO I created during the holidays using some leftovers from a MM class at Scrapbook Sisters (see earlier in my blog for other LOs). This photo was taken at Farming World, the day after Amelia's second birthday. It was very cold in the wind, but we still managed to have fun! Btw, I'm loving butterflies at the moment - I blame my friend Tracey, as she just had a butterfly themed wedding which looked beautiful!
Friday, April 25, 2008
Easter Cake and Scrap Your Day
So, today is the first day of Shimelle's new project, which I figured I would like to take part in. Unfortunately I developed a horrible stomach bug during the course of last night and am typing this from my bed! As such Carl took some extremely flattering photos of me this morning...I will be good and scrap the bad times too!
As I currently feel very hungry, amongst other things, it's possibly not the best time to post a LO about a cake but I am aware that I have been so busy this week that I haven't posted anything at all! Anyway, this LO features the Easter Gateau that I made this year (gateau was too long for the space I had for my title!) and I've used the new Basic Grey papers, alongside some Bazzill Bling and glittery chipboard. It is loosely based on a sketch from the April issue of Creating Keepsakes.
As I currently feel very hungry, amongst other things, it's possibly not the best time to post a LO about a cake but I am aware that I have been so busy this week that I haven't posted anything at all! Anyway, this LO features the Easter Gateau that I made this year (gateau was too long for the space I had for my title!) and I've used the new Basic Grey papers, alongside some Bazzill Bling and glittery chipboard. It is loosely based on a sketch from the April issue of Creating Keepsakes.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Sweet
It has been blimmin cold today! Started a LO but got so cold doing handcutting that I had to stop.
Currently watching The History Boys as I type this - quite good :-)
This LO uses the Prima papers, along with quite a few of the Maya Road buttons. I have to admit that I'm falling in love with just about everything Maya Road is producing lately!
Currently watching The History Boys as I type this - quite good :-)
This LO uses the Prima papers, along with quite a few of the Maya Road buttons. I have to admit that I'm falling in love with just about everything Maya Road is producing lately!
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Destination Relaxation
So, this is the second LO using the Crate Paper range. I've been meaning to scrap these photos for a while but never managed to find the ideal papers.
The photos show different views of Port Orleans French Quarter, where we stayed on our holiday in 2006, and where we will be staying for the wedding/honeymoon trip next year :-D
You might notice my increasing use of white pen lately - this is thanks to mum doing a class with Jane Dean, and inspiring me to go out and get the Pentel Hybrid, which writes so well on photographs.
I would highly recommend that everyone forgets the fear, takes the plunge, and begins to doodle all over their photos - it's great fun!
The photos show different views of Port Orleans French Quarter, where we stayed on our holiday in 2006, and where we will be staying for the wedding/honeymoon trip next year :-D
You might notice my increasing use of white pen lately - this is thanks to mum doing a class with Jane Dean, and inspiring me to go out and get the Pentel Hybrid, which writes so well on photographs.
I would highly recommend that everyone forgets the fear, takes the plunge, and begins to doodle all over their photos - it's great fun!
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Just Perfect
OK, this is the first LO I did for the Design Team using the second set of papers. These are new by Crate Paper, and I would highly recommend the range to anyone who likes the look of layered, hand-cut elements, but doesn't have the patience to do the hand cutting. This is because the range comes with a whole page of push out die cut elements :-D
This morning, Julia came round and we went through my GTP file, cataloguing the evidence and working out what I need to focus on for next term. As a result I'm feeling really positive, as I always forget how much stuff I've already got! She's also told me I'm not to do anymore work apart from when I work with the Year 12s on Thursday - hmm, I think I can manage that!
This morning, Julia came round and we went through my GTP file, cataloguing the evidence and working out what I need to focus on for next term. As a result I'm feeling really positive, as I always forget how much stuff I've already got! She's also told me I'm not to do anymore work apart from when I work with the Year 12s on Thursday - hmm, I think I can manage that!
Monday, April 14, 2008
The Very Least I Can Do
I haven't posted anything on the blog for a week because I've mainly been working on projects for the Scrapbook Sisters Design Team. However, some of my LOs have gone onto their blog so I thought I'd put them up here.
I've also done another one for them today, and am looking forward to using photos from the last few days on my own LOs over the next week or so.
This LO uses photos from the Insight magazine which the WWF send me quarterly as I sponsor tigers. The journalling explains how some people tell me I should donate money towards human charities before giving to help animals. Well, apart from it being my business, and mine alone, I believe that humans got the tigers into this mess, so the very least I can do is support the WWF's efforts at making things better for them :-)
I've also done another one for them today, and am looking forward to using photos from the last few days on my own LOs over the next week or so.
This LO uses photos from the Insight magazine which the WWF send me quarterly as I sponsor tigers. The journalling explains how some people tell me I should donate money towards human charities before giving to help animals. Well, apart from it being my business, and mine alone, I believe that humans got the tigers into this mess, so the very least I can do is support the WWF's efforts at making things better for them :-)
Sunday, April 06, 2008
Typical British Summer and a Creative Day
Well, I've managed to be really creative today, and started (and finished!) a project for the Scrapbook Sisters Design Team. I'm especially pleased as I have almost all my patterned paper left, plus all the cardstock, so there's plenty of scope to complete a few LOs too :-D
As for today's LO, this is based on a sketch from Creating Keepsakes and was completed in response to a challenge from Carolinez Craftz Forumz to use up cardstock. I added free acrylic letters, MM rubons, and a Ranger paint dabber to my cardstock to complete the LO. The title word "summer" was cut using Sizzix Cherish font.
Tomorrow I'm off to Canterbury with Mum in the morning as she has next week off work. Will try not to spend any money, lol!
As for today's LO, this is based on a sketch from Creating Keepsakes and was completed in response to a challenge from Carolinez Craftz Forumz to use up cardstock. I added free acrylic letters, MM rubons, and a Ranger paint dabber to my cardstock to complete the LO. The title word "summer" was cut using Sizzix Cherish font.
Tomorrow I'm off to Canterbury with Mum in the morning as she has next week off work. Will try not to spend any money, lol!
Saturday, April 05, 2008
You-nique and School Holidays
This LO uses a photo that I really love. Having the new camera really makes a difference to the quality of the photos that I'm able to take, and lots of people are noticing it.
I love the look on Amelia's face - it looks like she is weighing up all her choices but is in absolutely no hurry to make them!
I'm also feeling quite chilled and creative today as it is now the two week holidays. We've got some nice things planned, and today I completed the cardstock LO I started 2 weeks ago as I finally printed my journalling at mum's. I also stopped in at Scrapbook Sisters and picked up April's CK as they have now confirmed my sub will start with the May issue. While I was there I was also seduced by the Basic Grey Cupcake papers and some Inkadinkadoo stamps :-D
Finally, I had an email from the editor of The Scrapbook Magazine to say my LOs had arrived safely. These were for Issue 30 and were on a summer theme.
I love the look on Amelia's face - it looks like she is weighing up all her choices but is in absolutely no hurry to make them!
I'm also feeling quite chilled and creative today as it is now the two week holidays. We've got some nice things planned, and today I completed the cardstock LO I started 2 weeks ago as I finally printed my journalling at mum's. I also stopped in at Scrapbook Sisters and picked up April's CK as they have now confirmed my sub will start with the May issue. While I was there I was also seduced by the Basic Grey Cupcake papers and some Inkadinkadoo stamps :-D
Finally, I had an email from the editor of The Scrapbook Magazine to say my LOs had arrived safely. These were for Issue 30 and were on a summer theme.
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Baby Boys and Skills Tests
OK, first the skills tests part - yesterday I went down to Canterbury Christchurch College and took my skills tests. That was Literacy, Numeracy and ITC. I took them all on the same day in the hope I would pass them all first time and therefore wouldn't have to go back.
Luckily, I did! Feel very relieved to have got them out of the way, and now I can focus on things like my case studies of students and assignments.
This LO is another one I did at the Birthday Crop on Saturday. I've kept it very simple as I just wanted the photos to stand out. It's the second one of Joshua, although I'll need to get lots more photos if he's ever going to catch up with the number of LOs I've done of his sister!
And, on a final note, tomorrow is the last day of term - yay, I'm looking forward to the holidays :-D
Luckily, I did! Feel very relieved to have got them out of the way, and now I can focus on things like my case studies of students and assignments.
This LO is another one I did at the Birthday Crop on Saturday. I've kept it very simple as I just wanted the photos to stand out. It's the second one of Joshua, although I'll need to get lots more photos if he's ever going to catch up with the number of LOs I've done of his sister!
And, on a final note, tomorrow is the last day of term - yay, I'm looking forward to the holidays :-D
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Kids' Game
I really enjoyed creating this LO as I loved the bright colours. I also had the opportunity to use my new All My Memories bird stamp :-D
The journalling is all about the fact that Amelia and Oscar are finally able to play (relatively) nicely together!
It has been great weather here today, in terms of being dry and having really warm sunshine - the only thing that spoilt it was the rather strong wind.
I don't really know why I'm writing about the weather - it's just that I always feel I don't write enough about things other than scrapping, so that's my attempt while my brain is addled from too much work!
The journalling is all about the fact that Amelia and Oscar are finally able to play (relatively) nicely together!
It has been great weather here today, in terms of being dry and having really warm sunshine - the only thing that spoilt it was the rather strong wind.
I don't really know why I'm writing about the weather - it's just that I always feel I don't write enough about things other than scrapping, so that's my attempt while my brain is addled from too much work!
Monday, March 31, 2008
Joshua
The first LO of my second nephew!
I used both sides of one Heidi Grace paper to complete thisLO, along with Bazzill cardstock, and blossoms from Prima and Papermania. I bought the little silver teddy at a bead shop in London and finished it all of with lots of doodling with a White Sakura pen.
Wasn't it kind of Rowena to wear a blue top so I could do such a wonderfully monochromatic LO?!
I used both sides of one Heidi Grace paper to complete thisLO, along with Bazzill cardstock, and blossoms from Prima and Papermania. I bought the little silver teddy at a bead shop in London and finished it all of with lots of doodling with a White Sakura pen.
Wasn't it kind of Rowena to wear a blue top so I could do such a wonderfully monochromatic LO?!
Joshua
The first LO of my second nephew!
I used both sides of one Heidi Grace paper to complete thisLO, along with Bazzill cardstock, and blossoms from Prima and Papermania. I bought the little silver teddy at a bead shop in London and finished it all of with lots of doodling with a White Sakura pen.
Wasn't it kind of Rowena to wear a blue top so I could do such a wonderfully monochromatic LO?!
I used both sides of one Heidi Grace paper to complete thisLO, along with Bazzill cardstock, and blossoms from Prima and Papermania. I bought the little silver teddy at a bead shop in London and finished it all of with lots of doodling with a White Sakura pen.
Wasn't it kind of Rowena to wear a blue top so I could do such a wonderfully monochromatic LO?!
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