tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10824640803732344022024-03-14T16:04:26.513+08:00Snail MailJewlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07491061667486135236noreply@blogger.comBlogger152125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082464080373234402.post-59136578580899947762011-07-25T19:35:00.005+08:002011-07-25T20:35:25.682+08:00Past, Present & Future....Firstly, apologies for not having posted for such a long time.<br />The present is proving a rather difficult time which has taken my attention away from creative pursuits. The future holds unknown wonders though so I am looking forward with hope & happiness.<br /><br />I am very thrilled to have a card published in the current issue of Cardmaking, Stamping & Papercraft. It is a part of the Father's Day cards feature. This issue is full of so many gorgeous cards by some very talented ladies. Grab yourself a copy & get ready to be inspired.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.craftlovers.com/magazines?mag=623"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 227px; height: 312px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Hnrfwasn0F8/Ti1alPUOdhI/AAAAAAAAAO4/hqTgAVz02Ks/s400/17-06%2Bbutton.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633258304723383826" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I don't have any new cards to show at the moment. I have been working on several projects this week but they are for submission so will need to stay under wraps for now.<br /><br />I thought I would take this opportunity to show some cards that were removed for publication in the past.<br /><br />This was my very first set of cards that were published.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CDk-SQlkGHo/Ti1dwzRgtbI/AAAAAAAAAPA/L4_l0TjX6Kw/s1600/P1010956%25281%2529.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 336px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CDk-SQlkGHo/Ti1dwzRgtbI/AAAAAAAAAPA/L4_l0TjX6Kw/s400/P1010956%25281%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633261801889117618" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />These were a set of cards made with Basic Grey "Lime Rickey"<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ua7u_j-ZwDk/Ti1dyUeEDfI/AAAAAAAAAPg/-rbqdiqSwr4/s1600/P1020302.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 304px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ua7u_j-ZwDk/Ti1dyUeEDfI/AAAAAAAAAPg/-rbqdiqSwr4/s400/P1020302.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633261827980004850" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vywp9kOKe18/Ti1dyHs68HI/AAAAAAAAAPY/7PYTU1w9WTU/s1600/P1020300.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vywp9kOKe18/Ti1dyHs68HI/AAAAAAAAAPY/7PYTU1w9WTU/s400/P1020300.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633261824552661106" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rg6kEPtCWl0/Ti1dx6ydiuI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/zz4xMB3mAe8/s1600/P1020295.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 399px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rg6kEPtCWl0/Ti1dx6ydiuI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/zz4xMB3mAe8/s400/P1020295.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633261821086239458" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BwGQoo8gyFk/Ti1dxGyhEFI/AAAAAAAAAPI/l7iWKPrNNug/s1600/P1020294.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 399px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BwGQoo8gyFk/Ti1dxGyhEFI/AAAAAAAAAPI/l7iWKPrNNug/s400/P1020294.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633261807127826514" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />With these cards I used Rouge de Garance papers. I love these papers, they are so vibrant.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7jGHJw5NyP4/Ti1fUgkK3JI/AAAAAAAAAP4/Fgbw3-pAc1o/s1600/P1020838.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 296px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7jGHJw5NyP4/Ti1fUgkK3JI/AAAAAAAAAP4/Fgbw3-pAc1o/s400/P1020838.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633263514854022290" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6Fi054zZuew/Ti1fUUadzgI/AAAAAAAAAPw/pYgXnbu2p8Q/s1600/P1020836.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 398px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6Fi054zZuew/Ti1fUUadzgI/AAAAAAAAAPw/pYgXnbu2p8Q/s400/P1020836.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633263511592095234" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vkcIKLlg2o0/Ti1fUOh_RlI/AAAAAAAAAPo/IRweZ6wYdig/s1600/P1020831.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 290px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vkcIKLlg2o0/Ti1fUOh_RlI/AAAAAAAAAPo/IRweZ6wYdig/s400/P1020831.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633263510013036114" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />These are a set of little gift cards on which I used October Afternoon papers & cute American Crafts stickers & rub ons.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UQeehbh519s/Ti1fUzuIZpI/AAAAAAAAAQI/RQp50shSGmI/s1600/P1030391.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 274px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UQeehbh519s/Ti1fUzuIZpI/AAAAAAAAAQI/RQp50shSGmI/s400/P1030391.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633263519996077714" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Y4LBK6hhQM/Ti1fU9GSM1I/AAAAAAAAAQA/p5oWPZU3erM/s1600/P1030390.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Y4LBK6hhQM/Ti1fU9GSM1I/AAAAAAAAAQA/p5oWPZU3erM/s400/P1030390.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633263522513302354" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />I have a few more but this post is getting a bit long so I'll save them for next time.<br /><br />Take care & thanks for stopping by:)Jewlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07491061667486135236noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082464080373234402.post-92171249208176730392011-05-09T21:54:00.001+08:002011-05-09T21:56:13.600+08:00Tomorrow's Memories 7th Birthday.....<!--[if !mso]> <style> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:shapedefaults ext="edit" spidmax="1028"> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:shapelayout ext="edit"> <o:idmap ext="edit" data="1"> </o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">2011..... And Tomorrow’s Memories turns 7!!<span style=""> </span>Our kids are getting older, they are moving from being babies in primary school to teenagers in high school and Georgia is even in her last year!!!<span style=""> </span>There have been many more wedding anniversaries (yes our marriages have survived!!) and many celebrations along the way!<span style=""> </span>The friendship between the three of us has continued to grow and we can honestly say we know each other inside and out now! (Who says you can’t go into business with friends) Our friendship continues to be our strength.<span style=""> </span></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);"> </span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">All in all – life is good and we continue to value the relationships and fun times that we share with all of you… Thank you for your loyalty and support over the past 7 years. xxx</span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);"> </span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">So it’s that time of the year again – time to celebrate with you all.<span style=""> </span>We have exciting events planned for the month of May: 12 hour birthday scrap, Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea, prizes and wonderful ‘Super Specials’!!</span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);"> </span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">This email has an overview of highlights in May.<span style=""> </span>We will email you at the end of each week to summarise the following week.... We promise they won’t be a long email like this one!!<span style=""> </span>So go and make yourself a cuppa or grab a glass of wine (cause this is a long one), get your diary out and mark down our celebration dates for this month! Xxx</span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /><i style=""><span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(99, 36, 35);"></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 88);">BIRTHDAY MONTH MAJOR PRIZE!!!</span></u><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 88);"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">We are extremely excited to announce that this year our major prize for May is a…</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">TIM HOLTZ VAGABOND MACHINE PACKAGE</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">(Approx. rrp $399.00)</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">For every $70.00 that you spend in one transaction, you will receive an entry into the draw for this amazing prize!<span style=""> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">This competition runs from Saturday 7<sup>th</sup> May to Sunday 29<sup>th</sup> May. The winner will be drawn on Monday 30<sup>th</sup> May at 9am.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><u><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(15, 36, 62);"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></u></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><u><span style="font-size: 4pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(15, 36, 62);"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></u></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 88);">BIRTHDAY MONTH WEEKLY PRIZE</span></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="font-size: 16pt; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">For every $20.00 you spend in the store in one transaction, you will receive one ticket to be in the running for the weekly prize.<span style=""> </span>This prize will be drawn at the end of each week and the winner will be notified by phone.<span style=""> </span>Tickets <u>do not</u> carry over from week to week.<span style=""> </span></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><i style=""><span style="color: rgb(112, 0, 0);"> </span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size: 16pt; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">The prize for the 1<sup>st</sup> week, from Saturday 7<sup>th</sup> May to Saturday 14<sup>th</sup> May is....</span></i></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 16pt; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">Tim Holtz Prize Pack </span></b><span style="font-size: 16pt; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">rrp<b style=""> $62.60! </b></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">(Selection of Crackle Paint, Distress Stains & Inks)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial; color: maroon;"> </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 88);">WEEKLY SPECIALS</span></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">Every week we will be having a sale on a selected range of items in the store.<span style=""> </span>Our first week’s special is....</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">From Saturday 7<sup>th</sup> May to Friday 13<sup>th</sup> May</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">20% OFF ALL 12x12 & A4 PATTERNED PAPER</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">Check your emails each weekend to find out the next weekly special – You won’t want to miss them!!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: maroon;"> </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><u><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 88);">MONTHLY SUPER SPECIAL</span></u></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">From Saturday 7<sup>th</sup> May, we will be offering a super special deal on a wonderful selection of American Crafts Albums.<span style=""> </span>We have stunning albums in all colours, shapes and sizes.<span style=""> </span>These amazing prices are available from Saturday 7<sup>th</sup> May to Sunday 29<sup>th</sup> May and stocks are limited.</span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">Be sure to come and check these albums out as we are sure the price would be hard to beat!</span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /><u><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 88);"></span></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 88);">BIRTHDAY PARTY CELEBRATION 12 HOUR SCRAP</span></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">Our birthday party and Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea will be held on Saturday 14<sup>th</sup> May from 10am-10pm.<span style=""> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 8pt; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">The 12 Hour Scrap has a super fun “Willy Wonka” theme!!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">The cost is $20.00 and the price includes a yummy home-made dinner, prizes and lots of fun!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 8pt; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">Those wishing to attend the Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea will need to make a donation of $10.00 which goes directly to the Cancer Council.<span style=""> </span>Your $10.00 donation includes your morning tea, a ticket into the door prize and an auction “Paddle” so you can join in the Cancer Council Auction.<span style=""> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><u><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(15, 36, 62);"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></u></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><u><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 88);">AUSTRALIA</span></u></i><i style=""><u><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 88);">’S BIGGEST MORNING TEA</span></u></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">On <b style="">SATURDAY 14<sup>th</sup> MAY </b>we are hosting a morning tea as part of “Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea” to raise funds for the Cancer Council.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">Saturday 14<sup>th</sup> May</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">11am – 12.30pm</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">Cost: $10.00 </span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">(Includes a ticket into the door prize and a paddle for the auction)<b style=""> </b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">15% discount on store purchases.</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);"> </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">Last year was a huge success and we have some truly amazing auction pieces again this year!<span style=""> </span></span><b style=""><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">(Stay tuned for details of our participating artists!!)</span></b><b style=""><span style="font-size: 15pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);"></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 8pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);"> </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">Auctions – No reserves!! </span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);"><span style=""> </span><b style="">All proceeds go to the Cancer Council.</b> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: maroon;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);"> </span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);"> </span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 88);">We hope you enjoy our celebrations this month and we look forward to seeing you!</span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 88);">Jo, Vicki & Clori xxx</span></i></b><i style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 88);"></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 88);">For more details go to:</span><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(112, 0, 0);"> <a href="http://www.tomorrowsmemories.com.au/"><span style="color: rgb(112, 0, 0);">www.tomorrowsmemories.com.au</span></a> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 88);">or phone us on 92792183.</span><span style="font-size: 22pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 88);"></span></p>Jewlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07491061667486135236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082464080373234402.post-11219703175615468732011-05-03T19:11:00.002+08:002011-05-03T19:15:05.330+08:00The Winner Is.....Ooops, sorry I forgot to draw the winner of my giveaway the other day.<br /><br />The winner is.......<br /><br />2<br /><br />Random numbers generated May 3 2011 at 19:11<br /><br />Congratulations SUSAN!!!<br /><br />I will be in touch to get your details :)Jewlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07491061667486135236noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082464080373234402.post-15336516091432921402011-04-18T20:45:00.004+08:002011-04-18T21:02:47.288+08:00CARDS Magazine Giveaway.....I have some exciting news to share plus a giveaway.<br /><br />A card which I submitted to CARDS Magazine was published in the January 2011 issue. I was very chuffed as it was my first time being published in an overseas magazine.<br />My card was for the Style Challenge which had the criteria of using navy blue, pink, white & snowmen.<br /><br />This is my card as it appeared in the magazine.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zMMCre6GU7c/Taw1bcqcMBI/AAAAAAAAAHA/f5aZK5eRnnE/s1600/P1040866.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 372px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zMMCre6GU7c/Taw1bcqcMBI/AAAAAAAAAHA/f5aZK5eRnnE/s400/P1040866.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596907182581624850" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />The lovely people at CARDS sent me two copies of the magazine & I would like to give you the opportunity to win one of them.<br />Entering is easy. Just leave a comment below this post by the 30th April. I will draw the winner on the 1st May.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FZIKo5ILvDc/Taw1b8X6oDI/AAAAAAAAAHI/-ApTS5zXlag/s1600/P1040864.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 393px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FZIKo5ILvDc/Taw1b8X6oDI/AAAAAAAAAHI/-ApTS5zXlag/s400/P1040864.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596907191093862450" border="0" /></a>Jewlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07491061667486135236noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082464080373234402.post-73490516641551876602011-04-16T11:56:00.004+08:002011-04-16T16:39:06.426+08:00The Easter Bunny Is Coming.....I've been having fun with a few Easter activities lately.<br />There are so many great free printables available & I've been printing out loads of cute Easter mazes, puzzles, activities, crosswords etc which I've made into an Easter Activity Book for Molly.<br />It will give her hours of fun in the lead up to Easter.<br /><br />I've also made her this Easter card which I used Kaiser's "Bubblegum Hills" on.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EslNBgYF-Bw/TakZG00kyCI/AAAAAAAAAG4/Vj7RIeQRzHw/s1600/P1040845.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 287px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EslNBgYF-Bw/TakZG00kyCI/AAAAAAAAAG4/Vj7RIeQRzHw/s400/P1040845.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596031617033619490" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I was in Big W recently & bought these super cute Easter lollipops. They were like $2.00 for about 20 lollipops.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vJQwklsNoto/TakZGE9VQ4I/AAAAAAAAAGg/zVi5JOxrwdE/s1600/P1040842.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 222px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vJQwklsNoto/TakZGE9VQ4I/AAAAAAAAAGg/zVi5JOxrwdE/s400/P1040842.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596031604185449346" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Then I thought I'd make these little covers to jazz them up a bit. I bought the funny little images from an Etsy store called <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kpmdoodles">kpmdoodles</a>. Kirsten has lots of gorgeous digital images available.<br />These adorable little Easter Monsters really cracked me up.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LB8X6rjCHL0/TakZGWr30uI/AAAAAAAAAGo/VnEAMZFBAwI/s1600/P1040843.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 262px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LB8X6rjCHL0/TakZGWr30uI/AAAAAAAAAGo/VnEAMZFBAwI/s400/P1040843.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596031608944055010" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0IgodQZnMD0/TakZGhAOQaI/AAAAAAAAAGw/kbY9GjIwZC4/s1600/P1040844.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 354px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0IgodQZnMD0/TakZGhAOQaI/AAAAAAAAAGw/kbY9GjIwZC4/s400/P1040844.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596031611713765794" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I gave them out to the beautiful ladies in my class at Tomorrow's Memories yesterday.<br />That leads me to some sad news. With returning to work, I've been very busy & have had to make the very difficult decision to resign from my teaching posotion at TM. I am going to miss the girls so much & of course Vicki's scones too.<br />My last class is next month on the 27th.<br /><br />I still have a few more things that I'd like to get done for Easter. I need to make a little treat for Molly's teacher before school finishes next Tuesday.<br /><br />Hope you have a lovely weekend. Molly & I are off to the zoo tomorrow for the Easter Treasure Hunt. It sounds like it's going to be a lot of fun....must remember to charge my camera battery too.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by :)Jewlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07491061667486135236noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082464080373234402.post-39729804099962214152011-03-25T15:41:00.004+08:002011-03-30T18:42:35.190+08:00My Feet Really Hurt......Why, you might ask do my feet hurt. Well it's all because I have returned to the workforce after over 20 years at home raising kiddies & running our business. My new job is as a merchandiser & involves lots of walking around stores & being on my feet all day. I am absolutely loving my job it's just that there isn't a single part of my body that agrees with me, lol. I'm sure I will become accustomed to it in time & I'm hoping that the comfy new shoes I bought yesterday will make my feet happier.<br />On to more creative pursuits now. I bought some of Kaiser's new Bubblegum Hills paper last week as I wanted to make some cute Easter cards with it. After I'd finished that I started playing around with my leftovers & came up with these 4 cards that all have a "Friend" theme.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QjsrQj3GUEM/TZMHtZgH8-I/AAAAAAAAAGY/cCN6DFxVulA/s1600/Removed%2Bfor%2BPublication.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 144px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QjsrQj3GUEM/TZMHtZgH8-I/AAAAAAAAAGY/cCN6DFxVulA/s400/Removed%2Bfor%2BPublication.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589820039018050530" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4cF_-_MmjKY/TZMHtUVsNbI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/OEPaCqXkSjI/s1600/Removed%2Bfor%2BPublication.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 144px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4cF_-_MmjKY/TZMHtUVsNbI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/OEPaCqXkSjI/s400/Removed%2Bfor%2BPublication.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589820037632112050" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-INleMK1Ielo/TZMHtE7cIvI/AAAAAAAAAGI/iJfEQ6JcbxM/s1600/Removed%2Bfor%2BPublication.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 144px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-INleMK1Ielo/TZMHtE7cIvI/AAAAAAAAAGI/iJfEQ6JcbxM/s400/Removed%2Bfor%2BPublication.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589820033495474930" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iDGmr3Bj_a0/TZMHtEGxXtI/AAAAAAAAAGA/76JpCN3otLg/s1600/Removed%2Bfor%2BPublication.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 144px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iDGmr3Bj_a0/TZMHtEGxXtI/AAAAAAAAAGA/76JpCN3otLg/s400/Removed%2Bfor%2BPublication.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589820033274568402" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I'm off for a swim now. I can't believe we've had such a long stretch of hot weather here in Perth. It's 36C again today, I don't remember a day that was under 30C this summer.<br />Hope you are happy & well in your part of the world :)Jewlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07491061667486135236noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082464080373234402.post-77102104012235190282011-02-21T14:07:00.006+08:002011-02-22T13:47:10.576+08:00A Productive Weekend.....Even though I spent half of the weekend feeling rather icky from a tummy bug, it was also a good excuse to spend some quiet time making cards.<br /><br />I made a load of cards for a Showcase Challenge for an upcoming issue of Cardmaking, Stamping & Papercraft Magazine but I can't show you those, sorry.<br /><br />I also finished some cards that I'd had sitting around for quite awhile. They are all made using October Afternoon's "Fly A Kite" range. Just love October Afternoon, they never fail to make me happy.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BVXqs0CXhqo/TWNNNekDlCI/AAAAAAAAAFY/cnMkFF51N_s/s1600/removed%2Bfor%2Bpublication.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 144px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BVXqs0CXhqo/TWNNNekDlCI/AAAAAAAAAFY/cnMkFF51N_s/s400/removed%2Bfor%2Bpublication.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576385657552737314" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AYbhZggH1O0/TWNNNbQWQCI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/qPugnah6UiQ/s1600/removed%2Bfor%2Bpublication.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 144px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AYbhZggH1O0/TWNNNbQWQCI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/qPugnah6UiQ/s400/removed%2Bfor%2Bpublication.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576385656664768546" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gL-OXNGYEKw/TWNNNK3UG3I/AAAAAAAAAFI/loSn70Noco8/s1600/removed%2Bfor%2Bpublication.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 144px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gL-OXNGYEKw/TWNNNK3UG3I/AAAAAAAAAFI/loSn70Noco8/s400/removed%2Bfor%2Bpublication.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576385652264803186" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SSQCnGcHxD0/TWNNNMBNHII/AAAAAAAAAFA/ym5PtZFBsGg/s1600/removed%2Bfor%2Bpublication.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 144px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SSQCnGcHxD0/TWNNNMBNHII/AAAAAAAAAFA/ym5PtZFBsGg/s400/removed%2Bfor%2Bpublication.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576385652574723202" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />What did you do this weekend?<br />Whatever it was I hope you had a great time :)Jewlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07491061667486135236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082464080373234402.post-30955859458605805332011-02-19T20:17:00.003+08:002011-02-19T20:28:33.669+08:00Create @ Home.....Tomorrow's Memories have introduced an exciting new kit called Create @ Home.<br />It is a bi - monthly kit filled with the most amazing goodies.<br />Take a look at the first kit <a href="http://www.tomorrowsmemories.com.au/shop/index.php">HERE</a>. They are available to buy online or you can pop into the shop to snap up yours.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-45rhumbocdI/TV-3JGkAypI/AAAAAAAAACg/daeCM0aWlkg/s1600/photo-1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 237px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-45rhumbocdI/TV-3JGkAypI/AAAAAAAAACg/daeCM0aWlkg/s320/photo-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575376230716328594" border="0" /></a>Jewlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07491061667486135236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082464080373234402.post-39634882409965169552011-02-14T14:05:00.004+08:002011-02-14T15:19:10.526+08:00Happy Valentine's Day.....Sending sweet wishes to you all.<br /><br />I like to celebrate Valentine's Day in a non-expensive, fun kind of way. I don't believe it should be a day that you spend loads of money on to express your love for those that are dear to your heart.<br /><br />For years, I have always tucked a little heart shaped chocolate into the kids' lunch boxes, which they loved, it was the first thing Molly checked for this morning when she was packing her bag for school.<br /><br />A couple of other little things I've done to add to the celebration day was to make these cute little cupcakes. I bought a White Wings cake mix which included the little heart sprinkles & the cupcake toppers are a free printable that I found at <a href="http://annaandblue.blogspot.com/2011/01/free-printable-i-heart-you-valentines.html">Anna and Blue Paperie</a>, aren't they so cute.<br /><br />We are going to have these for dessert tonight.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3BjFaIZzF44/TVjPKtl-r_I/AAAAAAAAACI/xYIMsoBvsnA/s1600/P1040784.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3BjFaIZzF44/TVjPKtl-r_I/AAAAAAAAACI/xYIMsoBvsnA/s320/P1040784.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573432321815523314" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This one is a sugar free bit of fun for Miss Molly. She'll love playing noughts & crosses all night with this. It is also a free printable that I found at <a href="http://amandaparkerandfamily.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-classroom-party-favor-ideas.html">It's Always a Party at the Parkers</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TYhpldc-ix8/TVjPLKvPrwI/AAAAAAAAACQ/V2PeJb16BS0/s1600/P1040788.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 285px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TYhpldc-ix8/TVjPLKvPrwI/AAAAAAAAACQ/V2PeJb16BS0/s320/P1040788.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573432329639014146" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Are you doing anything for Valentine's Day?<br /><br /><br /><br />I think I forgot to show the card that I made for my beautiful boy's 19th birthday last month.<br />This is it.....<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-azPZzpw8quY/TVjPLQjEIdI/AAAAAAAAACY/AUrMXycAiB8/s1600/P1040775.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 234px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-azPZzpw8quY/TVjPLQjEIdI/AAAAAAAAACY/AUrMXycAiB8/s320/P1040775.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573432331198538194" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Well it's nearly time to go pick up my sweet valentine from school so I'll say bye.<br />Thanks for popping by :)Jewlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07491061667486135236noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082464080373234402.post-83039252472494044922011-01-22T12:03:00.003+08:002011-01-22T12:30:00.324+08:00A Very Special Day.....Last Sunday was my beautiful daughter's wedding day & it was a truly magical, amazing, wonderful day. It was held down south in the gorgeous setting of Margaret River with the ceremony on a beautiful part of the beach.<br />Chloe looked like a princess & I was so very proud of the beautiful young woman she has become. I have to admit I was quite teary as Chloe & James exchanged their vows.<br />Later that night we enjoyed an amazing reception with the most delicious food & lots of fun.<br /><br />Here is a photo of the special day & if you drop by <a href="http://thecatspaperpyjamas.blogspot.com/2011/01/i-thee-wed.html">Chloe's blog</a>, you can see more gorgeous photos.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YzQHCOc9KpQ/TTpcd8fXPMI/AAAAAAAAAB0/3RAlZT8hRmE/s1600/blog8.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YzQHCOc9KpQ/TTpcd8fXPMI/AAAAAAAAAB0/3RAlZT8hRmE/s320/blog8.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564861959093304514" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I made them this wedding card which incorporates their colours of ivory, yellow & grey.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YzQHCOc9KpQ/TTpceK8zRmI/AAAAAAAAAB8/dYAgP6Ja6m8/s1600/P1040757.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 237px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YzQHCOc9KpQ/TTpceK8zRmI/AAAAAAAAAB8/dYAgP6Ja6m8/s320/P1040757.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564861962974873186" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />It was the most perfect day for the most perfect couple & I know they will have the most perfect life together.Jewlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07491061667486135236noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082464080373234402.post-49988998975966145612011-01-01T16:18:00.005+08:002011-01-01T16:43:15.946+08:00Happy 2011.....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_YzQHCOc9KpQ/TR7k9WbQI3I/AAAAAAAAAA4/jInKgxS8Z8g/s1600/5296195240_2590f11de0_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 311px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_YzQHCOc9KpQ/TR7k9WbQI3I/AAAAAAAAAA4/jInKgxS8Z8g/s320/5296195240_2590f11de0_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557130732864807794" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Wishing you all a superly, duperly wonderful new year.<br />May it be filled with good fortune, good health, good luck & good times.<br /><br />I'm really relieved to see the end of 2010, it was not a great year for me personally & so many people I know.<br /><br />How did your Christmas Day go?<br />Ours was a happy, relaxed, fun day with loads of pressies, way too much food & lots of fun.<br />We all enjoyed a couple of swims in the pool with the new toys adding lots of craziness & laughs.<br />I can't tell you how many times I fell of that red sealion, it's a slippery little sucker, lol.<br /><br />Here's a pic of us having fun.....<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_YzQHCOc9KpQ/TR7nBepUjwI/AAAAAAAAABA/cHPr5weIpzw/s1600/P1040666.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 255px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_YzQHCOc9KpQ/TR7nBepUjwI/AAAAAAAAABA/cHPr5weIpzw/s320/P1040666.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557133002814033666" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We woke up on Boxing Day with no power. A huge tree across the road was bought down by strong winds & had taken the power lines down with it. The thought of spending the day at home with no air con & no coffee was too much for us so we decided to go into Perth & hit the Boxing Day sales. Well actually it was more like the sales hit us. WOW, is all I can say. Being a first timer at it I had no idea how busy it would be, I could hardly move in David Jones & Myer but we had a great time & got some awesome bargains.<br /><br />I really hope you all enjoyed a happy & safe Christmas too.<br />Bye for now :)Jewlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07491061667486135236noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082464080373234402.post-47446968436554632372010-12-24T19:01:00.002+08:002010-12-24T19:04:30.200+08:00Merry Christmas To All.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TRR5PUoMLPI/AAAAAAAAAVg/v5Dq4n5jF5w/s1600/P1010005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="321" width="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TRR5PUoMLPI/AAAAAAAAAVg/v5Dq4n5jF5w/s400/P1010005.JPG" /></a></div><br />
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The excitement is building here in our house as tomorrow is the big day.<br />
The stockings are hung, the presents are wrapped & there are lots of yummy smells lingering in the air.<br />
Yesterday Molly & I had fun with our annual tradition of making gingerbread. This year we made these cute little reindeer.<br />
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We had to do a quality control test of course & I can tell you they are scrumptious.<br />
I think these two cheeky fur balls are trying to look sweet & innocent in the hopes of getting to taste a gingerbread too.<br />
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Well we are off to go look at all the Christmas lights so I'd better get moving.<br />
I sincerely hope everyone has a happy & magical Christmas. Eat, drink & be merry & please drive safely if you are on the roads.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082464080373234402.post-60662893791325716912010-12-22T20:25:00.000+08:002010-12-22T20:25:38.851+08:00Christmas At My House.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TRHsWs40odI/AAAAAAAAAUk/0p2eJsvVQXw/s1600/P1040550.JPG" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="400" width="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TRHsWs40odI/AAAAAAAAAUk/0p2eJsvVQXw/s400/P1040550.JPG" /></a></div><br />
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It was delicious to have a sleep in on Friday morning. No alarm clock going off, no morning rush, just sweet sleep, aaahhhhh!!!!<br />
Thursday night was Molly's end of year concert at school. All the classes performed wonderful musical items & it was a great night.<br />
We also had a very proud moment when Molly received the "Book Award" for her class. It was quite a surprise considering she's only been at the school for half a year. Her smile was a mile wide when she went up to receive her award.<br />
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She's dressed a little odd because it was her costume for her class item which was several songs from Mary Poppins.<br />
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She had tandem teachers this year & they were both the sweetest, kindest women & made Molly's transition so much easier.<br />
These are the gifts that I put together for them. I found the cute little buckets in a shop which I added some embellishments to & then filled them with yummy Lindor balls.<br />
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I am getting so excited about Christmas & enjoying these few days before the big day with wrapping last minute presents & watching lots of soppy Christmas movies. Molly & I will be making our gingerbread soon, it's a tradition that we love doing together. This year we are going to make reindeer shaped gingerbread.<br />
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I hope you are enjoying the lead up to Christmas & possibly getting a sleep in or two as well :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082464080373234402.post-17780315292662518672010-12-14T18:00:00.004+08:002010-12-14T18:06:55.029+08:00Tomorrow's Memories Exciting News.....<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5CJewls%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C03%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><link rel="Edit-Time-Data" href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5CJewls%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C03%5Cclip_editdata.mso"><!--[if !mso]> <style> v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;} @page Section1 {size:612.0pt 792.0pt; margin:11.35pt 1.0cm 11.35pt 34.0pt; mso-header-margin:35.45pt; mso-footer-margin:35.45pt; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><i style=""><u><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial; color: maroon;" lang="EN-US">
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The class will feature fabulous Dusty Attic chipboard and some of the stunning techniques that Mistra is best known for!!</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Your <span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); font-weight: bold;">"Dusty Attic Dream Date"</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>will include your fabulous class, (including the class kit) and a wonderful morning tea. Plus you will be presented with an amazing<span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">"goody bag" </span></span>from not only the owner of one of the State's leading chipboard manufacturers but also three Dusty Attic Design Team Members!!<br />Does that sound like your Scrapbooking Dream Date!!??</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">The draw for the 1st winner will take place at the Christmas Moonlight on<br />Friday 10th December and the 2nd draw will be on Wednesday 22nd December<br />so the earlier you come in, the more chances you have to win!!<br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); font-weight: bold;">Remember, for every $20 you spend you get a ticket in the draw!!</span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Stay tuned for more exciting details about the Dusty Attic Day at<br />Tomorrow's Memories and go to our<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); font-weight: bold;">facebook</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>page<br />to read about more ways to win some other great prizes!!<br /><br />Is this an opportunity too good to pass up or what!!!!<br />Come on all you Perth girls, it could be you & your besties enjoying this awesome day.<br /></span></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082464080373234402.post-44824340875216655852010-12-04T20:47:00.003+08:002010-12-04T21:26:25.018+08:00Christmas Cards for My Cuties....Hi again :)<br />I wanted to make a card for each of the little cuties in my life. I was in The Reject Shop the other day (I heard what you just said Chloe, LOL ) & I saw this cute sheet of Christmas stickers with little animals & Santas etc. I thought they'd be perfect for kids cards & they were only $2.50.<br />Today I sat down & made some cards with them.<br /><br />This one is for Miss Molly<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TPpAfNeUI5I/AAAAAAAAAUM/leRQdU7xBl8/s1600/P1040471.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 395px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TPpAfNeUI5I/AAAAAAAAAUM/leRQdU7xBl8/s400/P1040471.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546816795997119378" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />This is for Tilly, my grand daughter.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TPpAecAT1YI/AAAAAAAAAUE/qg7A0ZEhaBw/s1600/P1040473.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 396px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TPpAecAT1YI/AAAAAAAAAUE/qg7A0ZEhaBw/s400/P1040473.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546816782717932930" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />And this is for little Ollie, my grandson.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TPpAdgiicWI/AAAAAAAAAT8/c95Rf1RmbSU/s1600/P1040474.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 388px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TPpAdgiicWI/AAAAAAAAAT8/c95Rf1RmbSU/s400/P1040474.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546816766755369314" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />I've used all sorts of bits & pieces on these cards. I cut 3" circles on my Cricut, Labels 3 Nestabilities & assorted papers.<br /><br />The sheet of stickers had a large & small size of each different sticker so I decided to decorate the inside of the cards too using the smaller sticker.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TPpAdGFp_YI/AAAAAAAAAT0/6AOy8z0g2YY/s1600/P1040472.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 395px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TPpAdGFp_YI/AAAAAAAAAT0/6AOy8z0g2YY/s400/P1040472.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546816759654907266" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />I hope you have fun making some Christmas cards for the special little people in your life.<br />Bye for now :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082464080373234402.post-6912309913242372872010-11-27T23:22:00.003+08:002010-11-27T23:49:37.797+08:00Getting Into The Swing.....of Christmas. That's what I've been doing this week.<br />I didn't think I was going to get time to make any Christmas cards this year but several nights of not being able to sleep due to my annoying Restless Legs Syndrome gave me the opportunity to.<br />So for most of this week I've been sitting at my desk in the wee hours while everyone has been sleeping. Does anyone else suffer with this incredibly frustrating condition & have you found anything that helps? I'd love to hear from you!!!!<br /><br />Anyway, these were the first batch I made. It seems like I've made so many cards with this range from Making Memories but I loved it soooo much I kept buying more, lol.<br />I made about 11 of these, all slightly different.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TPEn2jTcS4I/AAAAAAAAATc/zOr4GTSdCwI/s1600/P1040460.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 183px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TPEn2jTcS4I/AAAAAAAAATc/zOr4GTSdCwI/s400/P1040460.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544256434412997506" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Last year I bought some gift cards that I really loved & then on Christmas Day I found myself taking them off all the discarded wrapping paper & I popped them away. They were too pretty to throw away.<br />This is what they looked like. It's hard to tell in the photo but they are very glittered.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TPEn3Vi2DpI/AAAAAAAAATs/HCREAPfo5FI/s1600/P1040455.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 385px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TPEn3Vi2DpI/AAAAAAAAATs/HCREAPfo5FI/s400/P1040455.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544256447899373202" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />These gift cards were recycled for my second batch of cards.<br />I just adore red & white together.<br />They were quick & easy to put together. I cut the snowflakes on my Cricut.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TPEn3EjRSPI/AAAAAAAAATk/oeK_7RvxZ2c/s1600/P1040456.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TPEn3EjRSPI/AAAAAAAAATk/oeK_7RvxZ2c/s400/P1040456.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544256443337754866" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Tonight I sat down & wrote all my cards & addressed them, just need to buy some stamps & post them off now.<br />How are your cards coming along? Are you making any this year?<br />There's a few more fun projects that I'd like to get done for Christmas but I'll have to see how time goes.<br /><br />I have decided that tomorrow is going to be the day that we put our Christmas tree up. December 1st isn't til Wednesday & I know it's not going to happen during a week day & I don't want to wait until next weekend, so tomorrow it is!!!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by today, take care & have fun :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082464080373234402.post-46771067374706162622010-11-16T14:34:00.002+08:002010-11-16T14:48:01.141+08:00Christmas Is Coming.....Boy, has Christmas snuck up quickly or what? I can't believe it's getting so close. I was thinking yesterday that there's less than 5 weeks left of school!!!!! It's all a bit scary really.<br />Thankfully I've had a head start on present buying & it's nearly all finished. Strangely enough I don't really feel all that flustered by it this year, it feels pretty easy.<br />It will be our first Christmas in our new home too.<br /><br />I am teaching my second class at Tomorrow's Memories this Friday, which just so happens to be a Christmas class. I love making Christmas cards, it really gets me in the festive mood.<br />Would you like a little sneak peek? OK here it is....<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TOIo-v2D4NI/AAAAAAAAATU/f6M7exqiHyU/s1600/P1040238%2B-%2BCopy.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 319px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TOIo-v2D4NI/AAAAAAAAATU/f6M7exqiHyU/s400/P1040238%2B-%2BCopy.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540035550079344850" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Are you going to be making Christmas cards this year?<br />If so how many do you make? Last year I ended up making about 45 I think, LOL.<br />Well that's it for me today, it's time to go pick up Molly from school, she'll be buzzing today as her class went on an excursion to Scitech & King's Park.<br />Take care :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082464080373234402.post-19951101075098041752010-10-31T20:40:00.004+08:002010-10-31T20:58:06.972+08:00Happy Halloween.....Hi there!!!!<br />I know Halloween isn't very popular in Australia but I'm up for anything that is a bit of fun so we've always celebrated it in our own weird little way each year.<br />This year I was super, duper excited because it was the first time we've had proper orange pumpkins available to buy in the supermarkets. I nearly kissed my pumpkin in Coles when I found it....yes I do know I'm a grown woman who shouldn't get excited about a pumpkin but hey I do, lol.<br />Today Molly & I had the best time carving our Jack O Lantern. She was happy to do all the icky bit of pulling it's guts out & I did the dangerously death defying carving part.<br />I am actually very, very proud of my first effort of carving a pumpkin & was thrilled with how "Jack" turned out.<br /><br />Here is Molly pulling guts out.....<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TM1mx4tVJbI/AAAAAAAAATM/NHPLL33YsoQ/s1600/P1040398.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TM1mx4tVJbI/AAAAAAAAATM/NHPLL33YsoQ/s400/P1040398.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534192524330345906" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />And here is "Jack"<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TM1mwxsyDoI/AAAAAAAAAS8/6tp8Ab19cXc/s1600/P1040401.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 395px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TM1mwxsyDoI/AAAAAAAAAS8/6tp8Ab19cXc/s400/P1040401.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534192505269128834" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />And "Jack" lit up outside tonight<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TM1mxqSkpgI/AAAAAAAAATE/23q4L3RxPS0/s1600/P1040408.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 328px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TM1mxqSkpgI/AAAAAAAAATE/23q4L3RxPS0/s400/P1040408.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534192520460019202" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />This is my super, scary little witch. She had a ball dressing up too.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TM1mw3j4upI/AAAAAAAAAS0/m1_b18PyF1c/s1600/P1040402.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 227px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TM1mw3j4upI/AAAAAAAAAS0/m1_b18PyF1c/s400/P1040402.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534192506842430098" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />I had the hugest bowl of lollies waiting for the Trick or Treaters to visit but sadly as usual we didn't get a single one :(<br />Maybe next year.<br /><br />My first class at Tomorrow's Memories was last week & it went really well. The ladies are all wonderful which made it so pleasurable.<br /><br />Well that's it for now. I hope you all enjoyed Halloween.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082464080373234402.post-13712941027096278162010-09-22T17:57:00.003+08:002010-09-22T18:19:53.758+08:00It's Warming Up....The weather has been glorious lately. I'm loving the warmer temperatures though it did get me thinking about our pool. You see we've never had a pool before & had NO idea what we needed to do to look after it. Life has been busy with other things & I had been meaning to ring a pool man to come over & educate us but it just never happened. Anyway the pool suddenly turned green & I mean green. I thought that perhaps there was some gross swamp monster living in there by now.<br />Yesterday the lovely pool guy came by & ran us through everything & bombed the pool with chlorine. This morning I woke up to a pool that is now blue again. I can't wait to get it 100% & start swimming.<br /><br />I have a couple of projects to show today.<br /><br />Firstly is this hot air balloon card.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TJnXzJjOWgI/AAAAAAAAAQI/u8EQe-bmbyw/s1600/P1040292%282%29.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TJnXzJjOWgI/AAAAAAAAAQI/u8EQe-bmbyw/s400/P1040292%282%29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519680092056214018" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />And this is a name plaque that I made for a friend's new granddaughter.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TJnX0qZH84I/AAAAAAAAAQQ/ptdIcO36G0I/s1600/P1030732.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 236px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TJnX0qZH84I/AAAAAAAAAQQ/ptdIcO36G0I/s400/P1030732.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519680118052090754" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />This gorgeous weather will be perfect for a visit to the Old Perth Rd Markets which are on again this Sunday from 9am - 2.30pm.<br />While you're there be sure to pop into Tomorrow's Memories which will be open from 9am - 2pm.<br /><br />School holidays start on Friday & I am so looking forward to 2 blissful weeks of sleep ins & lazy days.<br />Hope you get to enjoy some too :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082464080373234402.post-84798196006313526312010-09-06T21:00:00.003+08:002010-09-07T10:42:15.139+08:00<span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Hi, I haven't posted anything lately as everything I've made has either been for classes or publication.<br />My second class samples are all finished & I am really looking forward to teaching my first class next month.<br />I was asked to make a canvas of me to be hung on the wall with the other DT members at Tomorrow's Memories. I thought I would share it here too.<br />So here it is....<br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TITp2LDFW6I/AAAAAAAAAQA/E90kiVm43fg/s1600/P1040249.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TITp2LDFW6I/AAAAAAAAAQA/E90kiVm43fg/s400/P1040249.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513788960696261538" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br /><br />I can't wait for the school holidays to start in 3 weeks time. I'm in real need of some sleep ins & lazy days. Every morning I feel like throwing my mobile against the wall when the alarm goes off. It's so chilly in the mornings but so, so cozy in bed, I just want to stay there snuggled up next to Bella the Cat. Mind you she doesn't budge until about 2 hours later. Maybe I will be lucky enough to be reincarnated as a cat in my next life, LOL.<br /><br />How did Father's Day go at your house? Did Dad get given the royal treatment. Hubby enjoyed a relaxing day with all the kids & received some very nice pressies.<br />I guess it wasn't a very happy day for all the poor people suffering Mother Nature's fury at the moment. My heart goes out to everyone in the Eastern States enduring the terrible floods & of course our neighbours in New Zealand who are trying to come to grips with the devastating results of the earthquake.<br />Take care everyone<br />Bye until next time.<br /></span></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082464080373234402.post-2473425422063774012010-08-25T12:58:00.004+08:002010-08-25T13:18:06.683+08:00Sunday Funday.....If you're looking for something fun to do this Sunday, why not pop along to the first ever <a href="http://www.oldperthroadmarkets.com.au/">"Old Perth Road Markets" </a>in Bassendean. They will be held on the last Sunday of every month & there will be loads of fresh produce, lots of gorgeous handmade goodies & live entertainment. The markets will be open 9am to 2.30pm.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/THSl2Q0pM8I/AAAAAAAAANw/iaGI5XoxRcg/s1600/header_bg_overlay.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/THSl2Q0pM8I/AAAAAAAAANw/iaGI5XoxRcg/s400/header_bg_overlay.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509210595828249538" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />While you are there you'll be able to visit Tomorrow's Memories too & take advantage of their amazing SUPER SPECIALS. The store will be open between 9am & 2pm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082464080373234402.post-15678941554415731932010-08-18T18:52:00.002+08:002010-08-18T19:03:39.031+08:00Woo.....Hoo.....I received an email from the editor of Scrapbook Trends "CARDS" magazine in America.<br />One of my cards is going to be published in the January 2011 issue!!!!<br />I tell you I very nearly fell off my chair reading it, hahaha. I'm very chuffed to have had a card accepted by them & can't wait to see it in print.<br /><br />Onto other news, I have finished making up my first class samples & am busily creating #2.<br />I'm really enjoying it & it's given me a much needed boost to get back into making cards again. This year's issues have taken up so much of my time & I was really missing my creative outlet.<br />Chloe came over on the weekend & we sat down together at the table & it was wonderful to spend that time with each other again.<br /><br />I have one card to show today.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TGu93PKv1gI/AAAAAAAAANo/6Gm_oqdI6Oo/s1600/089%281%29.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TGu93PKv1gI/AAAAAAAAANo/6Gm_oqdI6Oo/s400/089%281%29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506703726052627970" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />I just adore My Minds Eye, their stuff is so easy to work with & I love all their ranges.<br /><br />Well that's it for now.<br />I hope you are all well & happy. Thanks for stopping by :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082464080373234402.post-13548092250622372752010-08-03T20:01:00.003+08:002010-08-03T20:28:11.533+08:00Oooohhhh I'm So Excited.....I have some super, duper exciting news to share!!!!<br /><br />On Monday I met with the gorgeous owners of <a href="http://www.tomorrowsmemories.com.au/index.html">Tomorrow's Memories</a> & they have asked me to teach a card making class in their beautiful shop. The class is called Cardmaker's Tea Party & I'll be teaching a lovely group of ladies once a month. The class includes a Devonshire Tea where the ladies have scones with jam & cream & tea, of course, all served with a pretty tea set. Doesn't that sound just too gorgeous!!!<br /><br />I'll be honest & say that I'm slightly terrified, hahaha, that's an understatement.<br />I got to meet most of the other gals on the DT last night at a staff meeting. Geez, they are amazingly talented girls & as friendly as can be.<br />The shop itself is to die for gorgeous. I walked in & just melted. You really need to pop in a have a look for yourself, I promise you won't regret it. It's situated in the old post office building & every nook & cranny is brimming with yumminess.<br /><br />My first class will be in October & I have some really sweet products to work with. It's going to be so much fun putting it all together.<br /><br />Here is a pic of part of the inside of the shop<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TFgJ-y3VvII/AAAAAAAAANE/ux3mcIEnNPU/s1600/Tomorrow%27s+Memories+Photos+Aug+08+002.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TFgJ-y3VvII/AAAAAAAAANE/ux3mcIEnNPU/s400/Tomorrow%27s+Memories+Photos+Aug+08+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501157919243484290" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />and this is the outside.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TFgJ-oBEKWI/AAAAAAAAAM8/uoVW8_6uPQY/s1600/shop_external.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 145px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Enx3yyot4-I/TFgJ-oBEKWI/AAAAAAAAAM8/uoVW8_6uPQY/s400/shop_external.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501157916331485538" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Isn't it gorgeous!!!!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate it.<br />Oh & I just want to say a huge thanks to the lovely <a href="recommending%20me">Tina</a> for recommending me. Mwaaahhh.<br />Have a great week :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com9