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!
Thursday, April 17, 2008
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?!
Sunday, March 30, 2008
China, World Showcase, and Olympia
I had been wanting to scrap these photos for ages. The acrobats in China at Epcot's World Showcase were incredible and I was really pleased with the quality of picture that I managed to capture.
Unfortunately I simply couldn't find the right papers. Then one day, recently, I went into Scrapbook Sisters and they had these two red, black and gold papers, and I thought they would work perfectly.
I used the circle because I was reminded of the film Empire of the Sun and its logo. I then handcut the dragon from the black paper and cut round a section of the Chinese calligraphy. I added some brads in three corners, which I painted gold with acrylic paint, and then a chain and a pendant which was in a set that I got for Christmas.
All in all I'm pretty pleased with the finished product!
On a different note, I spent today at the Stitch and Craft show at Olympia with mum and dad. Carl enjoyed himself as he had some of his mates round for a gaming session, having gone to football yesterday while I was at the shop crop for Karen's birthday! Got some great bargains at the show, and we met Shimelle Laine and Anne Parry. It only turns out that, when mum and dad were first married, they lived across the road from Anne and her family! It really is a small world :D
Unfortunately I simply couldn't find the right papers. Then one day, recently, I went into Scrapbook Sisters and they had these two red, black and gold papers, and I thought they would work perfectly.
I used the circle because I was reminded of the film Empire of the Sun and its logo. I then handcut the dragon from the black paper and cut round a section of the Chinese calligraphy. I added some brads in three corners, which I painted gold with acrylic paint, and then a chain and a pendant which was in a set that I got for Christmas.
All in all I'm pretty pleased with the finished product!
On a different note, I spent today at the Stitch and Craft show at Olympia with mum and dad. Carl enjoyed himself as he had some of his mates round for a gaming session, having gone to football yesterday while I was at the shop crop for Karen's birthday! Got some great bargains at the show, and we met Shimelle Laine and Anne Parry. It only turns out that, when mum and dad were first married, they lived across the road from Anne and her family! It really is a small world :D
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Tentative Steps
Sorry for the big gap in posting! Have been a bit sidetracked with stuff for work lately, and then I was ill last week too.
This LO is the third that I did from the Scrapbook Sisters class, although I made it the following day!
I added in some Basic Grey swirl rubons, and mixed MM rubons with my own writing for the title. The ribbon inside the bookplate is by Papermania.
Thanks for looking :-)
This LO is the third that I did from the Scrapbook Sisters class, although I made it the following day!
I added in some Basic Grey swirl rubons, and mixed MM rubons with my own writing for the title. The ribbon inside the bookplate is by Papermania.
Thanks for looking :-)
Monday, February 25, 2008
Laid Back
This is another LO that I completed at the Spring Fling class at Scrapbook Sisters - I love these photos of me and Carl at Discovery Cove because we were just so relaxed! We even fell asleep laying there for a bit, it was a wonderful day :D
I fell in love with the set of journaling stamps that the girls had brought back so I feel I may have to buy them when they arrive in the shop!
Thanks for looking.
I fell in love with the set of journaling stamps that the girls had brought back so I feel I may have to buy them when they arrive in the shop!
Thanks for looking.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Grow - Discovery Cove
This is the first of 3 layouts created during (and after!) the Spring Fling class at Scrapbook Sisters. It uses the gorgeous new Making Memories papers and the photos show the beatiful surroundings of Discovery Cove (the bits not involving dolphins or water!).
Thanks for looking :-)
Thanks for looking :-)
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Tree
This was another Christmas LO that I created using the Christmas papers in a kit from Scrapbook Sisters.
I have to admit, this isn't our tree - this is mum and dad's! It's so big it has to go in the conservatory, but that then leaves plenty of room for presents. There are so many because we all went to mum and dad's on Christmas day, so there are four little families' worth in there!
Thanks for looking :-)
I have to admit, this isn't our tree - this is mum and dad's! It's so big it has to go in the conservatory, but that then leaves plenty of room for presents. There are so many because we all went to mum and dad's on Christmas day, so there are four little families' worth in there!
Thanks for looking :-)
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Oscar the Red Nosed Reindeer
Well, this is now up on the wall in the shop so I figure it's OK to put it on my blog!
Had great fun with this LO, especially when it came to the title, part of which is handwritten.
The photo was one of those flukey ones, taken by holding the camera in the air, which comes out better than you could have hped for!
Thanks for looking :-)
Had great fun with this LO, especially when it came to the title, part of which is handwritten.
The photo was one of those flukey ones, taken by holding the camera in the air, which comes out better than you could have hped for!
Thanks for looking :-)
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Te Quiero
This is a LO that seemed appropriate to do at this time of year! It uses Smitten papers, Heidi Swapp chipboard letters and Chipbard Chatter letters, and a K&Co journalin card. I wanted to add some real lace to this to compliment the lace detail on the papers but I made it at the crop, so I didn't have any to hand!
Thanks for looking :-)
Thanks for looking :-)
Monday, February 04, 2008
Resolution One Month On
This is a LO to celebrate the fact that, one month on, I have stuck to my New Year's Resolution to use our exercise bike every day.
I love the MM Noteworthy range of papers - the colours and designs are gorgeous and the journaling pages are perfect for when I have a lot to say!
I've used Doodlebug and Love Elsie rubons for the title.
Thanks for looking :-)
I love the MM Noteworthy range of papers - the colours and designs are gorgeous and the journaling pages are perfect for when I have a lot to say!
I've used Doodlebug and Love Elsie rubons for the title.
Thanks for looking :-)
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Bubbles
These photos were taken on Christmas Day - I bought Carl a bubble gun as a stocking filler as he loves to entertain Millie with the bubbles. We captured this on film as well, which I'm so pleased about as, although the photo highlights her gorgeous smile, it can't convey her infectious little giggle, bless her!
I used scraps of papers by SEI (Scrapbook Walls) and some from a QVC kit. The metal tags are by Making Memories and the buttons by Papermania. The large 'B' shape is traced around a piece of grungeboard, having inked it up I decided I had chosen the wrong colour and didn't want to use it!
I used scraps of papers by SEI (Scrapbook Walls) and some from a QVC kit. The metal tags are by Making Memories and the buttons by Papermania. The large 'B' shape is traced around a piece of grungeboard, having inked it up I decided I had chosen the wrong colour and didn't want to use it!
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Xylophone
Mark and Sophie bought Amelia a xylophone for Christmas which she really enjoyed playing with. However, it is also rather noisy! Robin made a promise to Mark that he would be buying Oscar his first drum kit the following Christmas, lol.
At first I struggled with these photos - I wasn't sure whether I wanted to make them a typical Christmas LO with the appropriate papers etc. In the end I stuck to using a colour blocked approach, making the most of the white space and filling in the rest with ribbon and brads.
I completed this LO at the beginning of the week, across two evenings, and I really hope I'll be able to do that every week as it is much better than falling asleep in front of the TV!
I've also completed a LO today which I'll probably put on the blog tomorrow.
At first I struggled with these photos - I wasn't sure whether I wanted to make them a typical Christmas LO with the appropriate papers etc. In the end I stuck to using a colour blocked approach, making the most of the white space and filling in the rest with ribbon and brads.
I completed this LO at the beginning of the week, across two evenings, and I really hope I'll be able to do that every week as it is much better than falling asleep in front of the TV!
I've also completed a LO today which I'll probably put on the blog tomorrow.
Sunday, January 06, 2008
Foo Fighters LO
When we went to see the Foo Fighters at the O2 Arena on Carl's birthday we didn't take any proper cameras in case they got confiscated. Consequently all the photos were taken on Carl's Sony Ericsson phone and were a bit blurry!
I still wanted to document the evening (which was fantastic!) and so I created this LO, incorporating the ticket and the wristband from the night.
I used scraps, which you might recognise from yesterday's post as matching the letters I made for Amelia's room! The chipboard is bu chipboard chatter and QVC.
I still wanted to document the evening (which was fantastic!) and so I created this LO, incorporating the ticket and the wristband from the night.
I used scraps, which you might recognise from yesterday's post as matching the letters I made for Amelia's room! The chipboard is bu chipboard chatter and QVC.
Saturday, January 05, 2008
Letters for Amelia's Room
OK, so I never finished mum and dad's holiday diary! Suffice it to say they had a great time and got back safely. We also had a wonderful family Christmas, and I'll be posting my Christmas LOs as I do them (I hope!).
Meanwhile, these are the 11" chipboard letters that I decorated for Amelia's grown up girl bedroom. The colours are themed to those worn by Dora The Explorer but without being obviously so - hopefully she will want to keep them long after she has outgrown Dora!!
Meanwhile, these are the 11" chipboard letters that I decorated for Amelia's grown up girl bedroom. The colours are themed to those worn by Dora The Explorer but without being obviously so - hopefully she will want to keep them long after she has outgrown Dora!!
Sunday, November 25, 2007
The past week in New Zealand
Sorry it's been a week since I last updated! However, I have been hearing from mum and dad almost daily so have lots to tell you now.
Monday 19th November
A glass bottom boat was the setting for today's trip. They ate fish and chips "to die for" - apparently blue snapper is far tastier than cod! It was 72 degrees and mum got a bit burnt but she assures me she then bought some suncream - bit late for that, methinks!! The day was finished nicely with tea out on the deck which overlooks the Pacific Ocean.
Tuesday 20th November
Mum and dad woke up to clear blue skies and the day was spent at Rapaura Water Gardens and Coromandel Town. Breakfast was eaten al fresco in the same style as tea last night. The evening was spent at the Eco Sanctuary where they took part in the Glow Worm tour, complete with miners' lamps. It involved walking through the words and turning off the lamps when they reached the stream which was all lit up by the glow worms.
Wednesday 21st November
Today's entry on the itinerary says "Lord of the Rings and Waitomi caves". They got to see Hobbiton and apparently the little houses are all very cute. Dinner consisted of steak and chipcs which cost just £6!
Thursday 22nd November
This was the first day of a two night stay in Rotorua including a caving expedition in the morning. Mum described it as an "absolutely brill day" topped off by a very enjoyable evening with their hosts, where dad got tipsy "again" lol!!
Friday 23rd November
Mum and dad went to see the geysers today but I have very little info about them to give you! The only other comment is that mum has been walking so much, she is "like a little mountain goat". The mind boggles!
Saturday 24th November
Not had a detailed description of this day yet but I know the evening was spent at a Maori dinner show which was very good. I would know more except I had fallen asleep before mum phoned at 10.15 last night and as such can't recall a whole lot of the conversation due to not being with it - oops!
Well, I hope that keeps you all going for now - all I know is that I'm very jealous!
And on a final, actually crafty, note - I finished the large chipboard letters for Amelia's room today. Will get them photographed and post the pics up here asap :D
Monday 19th November
A glass bottom boat was the setting for today's trip. They ate fish and chips "to die for" - apparently blue snapper is far tastier than cod! It was 72 degrees and mum got a bit burnt but she assures me she then bought some suncream - bit late for that, methinks!! The day was finished nicely with tea out on the deck which overlooks the Pacific Ocean.
Tuesday 20th November
Mum and dad woke up to clear blue skies and the day was spent at Rapaura Water Gardens and Coromandel Town. Breakfast was eaten al fresco in the same style as tea last night. The evening was spent at the Eco Sanctuary where they took part in the Glow Worm tour, complete with miners' lamps. It involved walking through the words and turning off the lamps when they reached the stream which was all lit up by the glow worms.
Wednesday 21st November
Today's entry on the itinerary says "Lord of the Rings and Waitomi caves". They got to see Hobbiton and apparently the little houses are all very cute. Dinner consisted of steak and chipcs which cost just £6!
Thursday 22nd November
This was the first day of a two night stay in Rotorua including a caving expedition in the morning. Mum described it as an "absolutely brill day" topped off by a very enjoyable evening with their hosts, where dad got tipsy "again" lol!!
Friday 23rd November
Mum and dad went to see the geysers today but I have very little info about them to give you! The only other comment is that mum has been walking so much, she is "like a little mountain goat". The mind boggles!
Saturday 24th November
Not had a detailed description of this day yet but I know the evening was spent at a Maori dinner show which was very good. I would know more except I had fallen asleep before mum phoned at 10.15 last night and as such can't recall a whole lot of the conversation due to not being with it - oops!
Well, I hope that keeps you all going for now - all I know is that I'm very jealous!
And on a final, actually crafty, note - I finished the large chipboard letters for Amelia's room today. Will get them photographed and post the pics up here asap :D
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Foo Fighters and The Lion Man!
Well, what a busy weekend the family have had.
It was Carl's birthday yesterday and I bought him tickets to see The Foo Fighters at the O2 Arena. We went last night, picking Mark and Sophie up at 5pm and getting there about 5.45. Firstly I was amazed at how much was in there!! We counted at least 2 clubs (complete with doormen), numerous bars and restaurants, the Tutankhamun exhibition and a massive cinema alongside the Arena itself. Inside the arena it wasn't as big as Madison Square Gardens but the top tier didn't half look steep! We had standing tickets and spent quite a while sitting on the cold stone floor inbetween the acts, and they had the air conditioning on the whole time which was a bit too much earlier in the evening.
The first support act were good, I think they were called Bradley Cole...not sure as they came on while I went to the toilet! Then Serj Tankian from System of a Down played and was fantastic live - I'm not a fan of System of a Down normally but he was great.
And finally the Foos came on! We were standing about halfway back and on the edge but soon discovered this was a mistake. Everyone kept crowding in front and alongside of us, and lots of people were arguing with the stewards who were trying to keep the aisle clear. There was very little that Sophie and I could see as all the really tall people kept pushing and standing right in front of us! About twenty minutes in we decided to go and stand near the back (we were also finding being covered in beer that was thrown was not particularly appealing!) and we could see far more. We also found this to be the perfect spot for when they came down and did their acoustic set - we were so close at that point!
All the tracks they played were fantastic, with the tracks from the new album sounding particularly fresh. Would definitely go and see them again but might go for close up seats next time!
Oh, and kudos for the special guests!!
Now onto mum and dad.
In my last update I told you that they had landed in New Zealand. On their first night mum learned a new expression. Apparently it is Australian and means you had a good meal - it is "Swizzle on the dizzle!"
Yesterday (their Sunday) they went to Zion Park, which is where the TV show The Lion Man is filmed. They saw Zion, the main lion who portrayed Aslan in The Chronicles of Narnia and had a behind the scenes tour. Craig (the Lion Man himself!) stopped working on a digger to talk to them for a while and mum had her photo taken with him. The highlight of their visit was a 20 minute one-on-one with two 10-month old white lion cubs. Apparently there are lots of lovely photos and I can't wait to see them! Oh, and that day they also had fresh bread and butter pudding for breakfast, straight out of the oven lol.
Right, I've waffled on for far too long but talking of photos, as soon as we upload them from Carl's phone I will post any that are half decent here - I'm hoping to have a couple so I can do a LO!
It was Carl's birthday yesterday and I bought him tickets to see The Foo Fighters at the O2 Arena. We went last night, picking Mark and Sophie up at 5pm and getting there about 5.45. Firstly I was amazed at how much was in there!! We counted at least 2 clubs (complete with doormen), numerous bars and restaurants, the Tutankhamun exhibition and a massive cinema alongside the Arena itself. Inside the arena it wasn't as big as Madison Square Gardens but the top tier didn't half look steep! We had standing tickets and spent quite a while sitting on the cold stone floor inbetween the acts, and they had the air conditioning on the whole time which was a bit too much earlier in the evening.
The first support act were good, I think they were called Bradley Cole...not sure as they came on while I went to the toilet! Then Serj Tankian from System of a Down played and was fantastic live - I'm not a fan of System of a Down normally but he was great.
And finally the Foos came on! We were standing about halfway back and on the edge but soon discovered this was a mistake. Everyone kept crowding in front and alongside of us, and lots of people were arguing with the stewards who were trying to keep the aisle clear. There was very little that Sophie and I could see as all the really tall people kept pushing and standing right in front of us! About twenty minutes in we decided to go and stand near the back (we were also finding being covered in beer that was thrown was not particularly appealing!) and we could see far more. We also found this to be the perfect spot for when they came down and did their acoustic set - we were so close at that point!
All the tracks they played were fantastic, with the tracks from the new album sounding particularly fresh. Would definitely go and see them again but might go for close up seats next time!
Oh, and kudos for the special guests!!
Now onto mum and dad.
In my last update I told you that they had landed in New Zealand. On their first night mum learned a new expression. Apparently it is Australian and means you had a good meal - it is "Swizzle on the dizzle!"
Yesterday (their Sunday) they went to Zion Park, which is where the TV show The Lion Man is filmed. They saw Zion, the main lion who portrayed Aslan in The Chronicles of Narnia and had a behind the scenes tour. Craig (the Lion Man himself!) stopped working on a digger to talk to them for a while and mum had her photo taken with him. The highlight of their visit was a 20 minute one-on-one with two 10-month old white lion cubs. Apparently there are lots of lovely photos and I can't wait to see them! Oh, and that day they also had fresh bread and butter pudding for breakfast, straight out of the oven lol.
Right, I've waffled on for far too long but talking of photos, as soon as we upload them from Carl's phone I will post any that are half decent here - I'm hoping to have a couple so I can do a LO!
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Landed in New Zealand
Had a text from mum to say that they had landed about 4.30, which means it is 4.30 in the morning over there! Wonder how the jet lag will work?!
They enjoyed their last few hours in San Francisco: mum was stuffed after eating half the largest slice of carrot cake in the world at the Cheesecake Factory, lol. They also loved the Christmas decorations in Macys and have photos of them - I believe mum may even feature in one of them, so that is the real miracle of Christmas!
They enjoyed their last few hours in San Francisco: mum was stuffed after eating half the largest slice of carrot cake in the world at the Cheesecake Factory, lol. They also loved the Christmas decorations in Macys and have photos of them - I believe mum may even feature in one of them, so that is the real miracle of Christmas!
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Union Square Christmas Tree
This morning mum and dad were sat in Union Square watching the christmas tree being put up. They were sunbathing as the temperature was in the 70s!! Apparently the tree is 86 feet tall and the one at Fisherman's Wharf was also pretty big.
Right about now they should be into their shopping....and mum said she wasn't going to do any shopping until she got to LA!
Tomorrow they fly to New Zealand and effectively lose Thursday because of the time difference...
Right about now they should be into their shopping....and mum said she wasn't going to do any shopping until she got to LA!
Tomorrow they fly to New Zealand and effectively lose Thursday because of the time difference...
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Mum and Dad...
...are having a whale of a time in San Francisco! Yesterday they went to Alcatraz in the afternoon and today they are in Yosemite. Tomorrow is their last day there before flying to New Zealand and apparently they are planning to look round the local shops including Bloomingdales, Disney Store and Cheesecake Factory.
I'm green with jealousy over that last one - can't believe I have to wait til 2009 before I get back to a Cheesecake Factory - I'm almost drooling right now!
I'm green with jealousy over that last one - can't believe I have to wait til 2009 before I get back to a Cheesecake Factory - I'm almost drooling right now!
Sunday, November 11, 2007
This is the LO I created after going to the Chipboard Chatters class at Scrapbook Sisters. There I used UTEE for the first time, despite having owned some for over a year! The chipboard shapes are painted and inked then embossed three times. I added rubons, some doodling and journalling, along with a Making Memories jewell brad to finish it off.
I love this photo of Oscar and the way he is framed by the blurred outline of his play gym. I used fairly old papers as well as some bits and pieces from a QVC kit. The chipboard flowers have been covered and then doodled on, and there is hidden journalling on a tag under the photo.
This is a LO I did about 6 weeks ago and in theory it is the first LO in my recipe scrapbook! The recipe is for Carl's paella which is absolutely delicious :D
And one last update from mum and dad - the room service at their hotel is great: a huge burger, chips and salad for a fiver!!
Mum and Dad arrived
Just a post for anyone who wants to be updated on my Mum and Dad's progress around the US and New Zealand:
I had a text at midnight (4pm San Francisco time) to say they were in their limo, so we know they arrived safely :)
Will update about their trip whenever I get news from them!
I had a text at midnight (4pm San Francisco time) to say they were in their limo, so we know they arrived safely :)
Will update about their trip whenever I get news from them!
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Long Overdue Update!
I have been really lax at updating recently - firstly because I haven't got round to photographing anything I've done recently but secondly because I sent my last three LOs off to The Scrapbook Magazine without photographing them at all! I figured I'd have a shot at entering their competition although I'm not 100% certain if I'm eligible as they paid me for a LO earlier this year! So apologies for the lack of updates (especially to Karen!!).
Anyway, I have one new LO that I will photograph and upload asap - it's using the chipboard accents that I learnt how to make at the Chipboard Chatters class at Scrapbook Sisters and uses photos of my cousin's wedding.
I'll also be using my blog to update anyone who may be vaguely interested in my mum and dad's progress during their tour of San Francisco-New Zealand-LA! Right now they are somwhere above the Atlantic and we believe their flight actually took off on schedule :D
Anyway, I have one new LO that I will photograph and upload asap - it's using the chipboard accents that I learnt how to make at the Chipboard Chatters class at Scrapbook Sisters and uses photos of my cousin's wedding.
I'll also be using my blog to update anyone who may be vaguely interested in my mum and dad's progress during their tour of San Francisco-New Zealand-LA! Right now they are somwhere above the Atlantic and we believe their flight actually took off on schedule :D
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
I've been tagged.....
....by Babs (Magic Lady) :D Hey Babs, hope you're well!
Here are the rules which you must abide by if you are tagged: 1. Link to your tagger and post these rules. 2. Share 7 facts about yourself: some random, some weird. 3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post and list their names (linking to them). 4. Let them know they've been tagged by leaving a comment at their blogs.
7 Facts about me:
1.) Depending on which horoscope you read I could be Capricorn, Aquarius or neither!
2.) I hate feet.
3.) In my final year at University I appeared in all five shows produced by Music Theatre Warwick. I can't remember when I did any work.
4.)I had chicken kievs and salad for my dinner tonight.
5.)I am going to France for one day in half term as I now have my new passport.
6.) My new passport photo is worse than my last one which I didn't think was going to be possible. I look like a convict.
7.) I'm going to my cousin's wedding in Wales on Saturday.
I am going to tag:
Willow
Jeni Hall
Claire
Carly (I need your blog addy!)
Dolly
Taz
Will try to link to their blogs and leave comments later but at the moment the laptop is on a go slow!
Here are the rules which you must abide by if you are tagged: 1. Link to your tagger and post these rules. 2. Share 7 facts about yourself: some random, some weird. 3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post and list their names (linking to them). 4. Let them know they've been tagged by leaving a comment at their blogs.
7 Facts about me:
1.) Depending on which horoscope you read I could be Capricorn, Aquarius or neither!
2.) I hate feet.
3.) In my final year at University I appeared in all five shows produced by Music Theatre Warwick. I can't remember when I did any work.
4.)I had chicken kievs and salad for my dinner tonight.
5.)I am going to France for one day in half term as I now have my new passport.
6.) My new passport photo is worse than my last one which I didn't think was going to be possible. I look like a convict.
7.) I'm going to my cousin's wedding in Wales on Saturday.
I am going to tag:
Willow
Jeni Hall
Claire
Carly (I need your blog addy!)
Dolly
Taz
Will try to link to their blogs and leave comments later but at the moment the laptop is on a go slow!
Saturday, October 06, 2007
An Exciting Weekend
Well, it's all go this weekend!
Not only is it the Masterchef final, with my LO (with link to the class) being featured on A Spoonful of Sprinkles but Scrapbook Sisters have put the first of my pieces of work on their blog.
The new, larger shop is looking fantastic and it's a great thrill to see my LO on the wall! I also completed another LO today, which I took in to the girls this afternoon. I still have enough left in my kit to do another 2 LOs and hopefully a card as well :D
Last night was the first of the two Music Hall concerts at the theatre and we have the second one tonight. Carl got a great photo of me in my chimney sweep costume last night but have remembered to put my camera in my bag to get some more photos tonight, lol! As usual I opted for dressing as a boy because it just makes life so much easier :D
Not only is it the Masterchef final, with my LO (with link to the class) being featured on A Spoonful of Sprinkles but Scrapbook Sisters have put the first of my pieces of work on their blog.
The new, larger shop is looking fantastic and it's a great thrill to see my LO on the wall! I also completed another LO today, which I took in to the girls this afternoon. I still have enough left in my kit to do another 2 LOs and hopefully a card as well :D
Last night was the first of the two Music Hall concerts at the theatre and we have the second one tonight. Carl got a great photo of me in my chimney sweep costume last night but have remembered to put my camera in my bag to get some more photos tonight, lol! As usual I opted for dressing as a boy because it just makes life so much easier :D
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
My Cybercrop Class for Masterchef
OK, so I can't show you my LO for the final round of Masterchef as it is all top secret until the classes go live at the mini cybercrop on Carolinez Craftz forums.
Even though it is the same weekend as the UKS crop and the grand re-opening of Scrapbook Sisters I hope you might be able to pop over and take a look.
I still have lots of the kit left so I'm hoping to complete one or two of the classes designed by the other girls in the final :D
I've also been a busy bee working on projects for Scrapbook Sisters as I'm a guest on their DT this month, which has been great fun - at the moment they are keeping them secret to go on display in the new part of the shop :D
On other matters I will finally be finished with my run of shows at the theatre after this weekend - the play had its last performance on Saturday and this weekend (I know, another thing this weekend and I also have to go to Bluewater to get something to wear at my cousin's wedding - eek!!!!) we have two concert performances and then I'm done. Phew, thank goodness for that!
Even though it is the same weekend as the UKS crop and the grand re-opening of Scrapbook Sisters I hope you might be able to pop over and take a look.
I still have lots of the kit left so I'm hoping to complete one or two of the classes designed by the other girls in the final :D
I've also been a busy bee working on projects for Scrapbook Sisters as I'm a guest on their DT this month, which has been great fun - at the moment they are keeping them secret to go on display in the new part of the shop :D
On other matters I will finally be finished with my run of shows at the theatre after this weekend - the play had its last performance on Saturday and this weekend (I know, another thing this weekend and I also have to go to Bluewater to get something to wear at my cousin's wedding - eek!!!!) we have two concert performances and then I'm done. Phew, thank goodness for that!
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Efforts from Saturday's Crop
So here are the LOs I completed at the crop on Saturday. Really pleased with the fact I got 4 completed alongside covering the 8" chipboard letters for Amelia's room. They just need their final decoration now. The last LO (the one of me and Carl) is based on Cheryl’s sketch in the latest Scrapbook Inspirations. Today I've been working on some other projects and they will be online before too long - will link you to them when they're available :D
On other notes, it's going to be a busy week - with Revellers rehearsal tomorrow, the extra performance of the play for the Mayor on Tuesday and prizegiving on Wednesday, it means I'm out every day this week - eek! I think I might need to sleep all day next Sunday lol!
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Masterchef Round 5 - the mini book
Well, I estimate I worked on this for about 9 hours but I really think the end result was worth it!
I decided to create a baby proof mini book made totally from fabric and other soft, squidgy materials. Everything in here was hand sewn using running stitch, back stitch, and the occasional cross stitch. I used 5" fabric squares as the base of the book and stitched them back to back before turning them inside out to get lovely neat edges. I then stuffed them with wadding to get a padded effect and secured all the pages together with ribbon, having first punched the holes with my cropadile (it's first use!). I printed the photos onto Calico fabric which I attached to cardstock with temporary Herma adhesive, having previously run it through the printer to check where the photos would print.
Thanks for looking - please keep your fingers crossed for me!
I decided to create a baby proof mini book made totally from fabric and other soft, squidgy materials. Everything in here was hand sewn using running stitch, back stitch, and the occasional cross stitch. I used 5" fabric squares as the base of the book and stitched them back to back before turning them inside out to get lovely neat edges. I then stuffed them with wadding to get a padded effect and secured all the pages together with ribbon, having first punched the holes with my cropadile (it's first use!). I printed the photos onto Calico fabric which I attached to cardstock with temporary Herma adhesive, having previously run it through the printer to check where the photos would print.
Thanks for looking - please keep your fingers crossed for me!
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Masterchef - and so it continues!
So, I've made it through to another round and this time there are only 7 of us left. Our next challenge is to create an innovative mini book using any materials we want. I have a great idea but I'm not sure I can get hold of the materials in time. I also have a second idea, which is possibly more "do-able" in the time I've got, but not as creative and innovative!
But I figured I can now finally put all my entries on my blog as the competition is no longer anonymous - enjoy!
On a completely different note, I'm also back at school. It feels so different this year, and I'm much more relaxed about it. Let's see how I feel come half term, lol!
But I figured I can now finally put all my entries on my blog as the competition is no longer anonymous - enjoy!
On a completely different note, I'm also back at school. It feels so different this year, and I'm much more relaxed about it. Let's see how I feel come half term, lol!
Friday, August 24, 2007
Masterchef Round 3 - Voting now open
Just a quick message to let you all know that voting is now open over at Carolinez Craftz forumz. You can see all the entries on A Spoonful of Sprinkles - just scroll down until you see the Masterchef Round 3 Gallery on the right hand side. Then look through the pics, choose your favourite, and head on over to the forums to vote in the poll :D
The poll is in two parts - 1-7 are listed in Part One and 8-14 are listed in Part Two - you can only vote once though!
The poll is in two parts - 1-7 are listed in Part One and 8-14 are listed in Part Two - you can only vote once though!
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Other Class LOs from the Summer UKS Cybercrop
Class 1
Class 2 by Paula from A Spoonful of Sprinkles
Class by Scrappydo
Class by Anna at Bumblebee Crafts
Class by Persephone
So, these are my other class LOs :D Thanks to all the designers, and to Fi (Scrappybunny) as I had a great time adapting the sketches and techniques so they worked for me!
Woo Woo - winning LO
As promised, this is the LO which Kelly from Mojoholder Scraplift blog chose as the winner for their class. Thanks Kelly :D I am really pleased with it too, although I've just noticed how apparent the similarity is between Robin and my dad!
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Still in Masterchef...Round 3
I'm a happy bunny today as I completed my entry for the latest round of Masterchef and it is my favourite that I have done for the competition so far.
Unfortunately I can't share it with you as then it wouldn't be anonymous but if you'd like to vote in the competition you can see the entries at A Spoonful of Sprinkles and then you can register as a member of Carolinez Craftz Forumz in order to cast your vote :D
I'm also pleased as Kelly from the Mojo Holder Scraplift Blog chose me as the winning LO for their class in the recent UKS Summer Cybercrop. I haven't uploaded it to this laptop yet but will post a photo when I do :D
Tomorrow Carl and I are giong with Mum and Dad to the Chapel Down Vineyard. We want them to taste the sparkling wines with us as we want to get a couple of bottle for our pre-reception in 2009. When we were there last time they told us the non-vintage would be perfect to drink in two years so that works out wonderfully! Plus we get to eat lunch in the fab restaurant again - fingers crossed it doesn't rain though.
And finally, Jen has accepted the Rockin' Girl Blogger status so now I'm going to tag Willow (if her computer is finally working!).
Unfortunately I can't share it with you as then it wouldn't be anonymous but if you'd like to vote in the competition you can see the entries at A Spoonful of Sprinkles and then you can register as a member of Carolinez Craftz Forumz in order to cast your vote :D
I'm also pleased as Kelly from the Mojo Holder Scraplift Blog chose me as the winning LO for their class in the recent UKS Summer Cybercrop. I haven't uploaded it to this laptop yet but will post a photo when I do :D
Tomorrow Carl and I are giong with Mum and Dad to the Chapel Down Vineyard. We want them to taste the sparkling wines with us as we want to get a couple of bottle for our pre-reception in 2009. When we were there last time they told us the non-vintage would be perfect to drink in two years so that works out wonderfully! Plus we get to eat lunch in the fab restaurant again - fingers crossed it doesn't rain though.
And finally, Jen has accepted the Rockin' Girl Blogger status so now I'm going to tag Willow (if her computer is finally working!).
Monday, August 13, 2007
I'm a Rocking Girl Blogger
I've been nominated as a Rocking Girl Blogger by Tracy (winterbaby) - thanks hun!
The Rockin' Girl Blogger idea originated from Roberta Flanaghan . It works like this ... you have to give her credit, put up the badge and finally, add 5 other rockin' girl bloggers to the list.
So firstly I am going to tag Jen Hall - you're it :D
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Underwater Photographer
Inspired by the article on water LOs in Scrapbook Inspiration I finally got around to scrapping some non-dolphin photos from our trip to Discovery Cove last year.
After reading a tip on The DIBB we went to Walmart on the night we arrived and purchased some underwater disposable cameras. They only cost us about $12 for all three (about £7 at the exchange rate then) and we're so pleased we did. AT DC they were selling very similar cameras for about $15 each!!!
It was great fun being able to take photos under the water while we were snorkelling, even if I was completely hopeless with using my snorkel lol.
I had all but finished the LO, using wave shaped pieces of pp, and diamond glaze on the word "underwater" for part of the title but I couldn't decide how to finish off the other word for the title. So I took a trip to Scrapbook Sisters and spotted these fab KI Memories stamps - all my other stamps were too big or too small but these were perfect. I stamped the word directly onto the LO and heat embossed it, which had the alarming effect of making the cardstock curl at first - eek! But once it cooled it settled back down into the right shape, i.e. flat!
I'm also really pleased that I used the gold sea charms on this LO - I bought them when I started scrapping three years ago, safe in the knowledge that I would use them one day - and now I have.
After reading a tip on The DIBB we went to Walmart on the night we arrived and purchased some underwater disposable cameras. They only cost us about $12 for all three (about £7 at the exchange rate then) and we're so pleased we did. AT DC they were selling very similar cameras for about $15 each!!!
It was great fun being able to take photos under the water while we were snorkelling, even if I was completely hopeless with using my snorkel lol.
I had all but finished the LO, using wave shaped pieces of pp, and diamond glaze on the word "underwater" for part of the title but I couldn't decide how to finish off the other word for the title. So I took a trip to Scrapbook Sisters and spotted these fab KI Memories stamps - all my other stamps were too big or too small but these were perfect. I stamped the word directly onto the LO and heat embossed it, which had the alarming effect of making the cardstock curl at first - eek! But once it cooled it settled back down into the right shape, i.e. flat!
I'm also really pleased that I used the gold sea charms on this LO - I bought them when I started scrapping three years ago, safe in the knowledge that I would use them one day - and now I have.
Friday, July 27, 2007
Sketch No.3
Here (finally!) is another sketch for you to use as you please! It would be great if you could link to any LOs you create in the comments section as I would love to see them :)
I'm hoping to post one sketch a week now I'm off for the summer holidays, so fingers crossed that's what will happen!
Enjoy.
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