Cranberry Lane

February 2011

2011-02-13T17:28:00.002+10:00

Well, once again I haven't kept up with blogging. Maybe thats what blogging is about - apologizing for not blogging........ basically I haven't really had much to say. Life is busy, hectic rather when you work full time. I have been buying of course, and made a couple of pages (but my family prefer that I don't post, as it is of them) :(. So my blog page will stay boring, how sad. I have had to redo my blog background due to changes with the company - but I am liking it - not pink - but still scrappy.

It is only the second month of the year and hasn't the weather been strange. I think we've pretty much seen it all. Storms, cyclones, rain, floods, fires. I hope its over - so much devastation for such a short amount time.

At least I was able to get a few photos - just to scrap them now - after bloghopping that is.

Until next time
Happy Valentines Day

What New Year Resolutions

2011-01-22T06:03:00.002+10:00

So the answer is yes - the resolutions were broken by the end of the first week :( I haven't blogged in two weeks - January is almost over.

I have however completed one scrapbook page - one that I have had waiting to do for ages - and well you know - I just needed something extra to finish it, so I had to go shopping....... and yes purchased more for my stash. Well whats a girl to do when they discover not 1 - but 2 Kaisercraft warehouses - just had to go visit.

The photo printing place is having a sale - so today I will print all my 100's of photos and just maybe I'll even scrap.

Goodbye 2010 - Hello 2011

2011-01-02T11:45:00.002+10:00

Wow where has the time gone. Ok so here it is the 2nd day of a brand new year - but what about the past few months - where did they go!

So whats happened...... lots. I guess the best way to start a new year is with
NEW RESOLUTIONS (which of course will be broken by the end of the first week).

1. to blog more......and actually share pictures.... if I can remember how
2. do more scrapping.....and craft in general
3. share pictures of my creations
4. use up my stash..... yeah right there is so much new out there....... gorgeous must have papers, products and the fav. of the moment Martha Stewart punches - one of which I received for Christmas - can't wait to use it.

I have however been keeping up to date with all my favourite blogs and adding some new friends.

Until next time
family photo time.......

2010-09-24T06:27:00.002+10:00

I am so glad today is Friday. It has been another loooonnnnggg week. What have I been up to - apart from work that is. Well I have been fabric shopping and yes fabric is becoming as addictive as collecting paper for my scrapbooking. Just to sew it up - my aim is to have it ready for the next Handmade Expo. I have also been taking photos to scrap and have so many ideas in my head - only at times when I can't scrap, the minute I sit down to scrap, I don't have the mojo. I have been feeling like this for ages. I guess thats what working full time does to a person. and I guess it doesn't help that every weekend seems to be wandering around the shops fulfilling my teens wishes - so that doesn't really leave much time for ME.

But........ hasn't the rain (the week) of rain been lovely. I am not normally a rain person, but after the long drought I say bring on the rain.

Anyway that has been my random thoughts for today........

2010-08-29T08:10:00.002+10:00

My poor neglected blog...... Life has just been toooooo busy, I am sorry. Working full time leaves no spare time at all really especially last week with staff away so guess who the lucky one was to cover - needless to say that I was exhausted at the end of the week. and then of course there's running a family and household.

So its almost September and fathers day - where did August go? Miss A and I went to the ekka - had a ball - so many photos to scrap - still have to get them printed along with the beautiful photos from my baby sisters wedding.

I have done some sewing and listed some of my items in my made it shop (just click on the icon on the side bar) still have lots to list and make up but I fear my sewing machine is in desperate need of a service - just to get it there.

Anyway better get back to it, until next time.......

Handmade Expo

2010-08-01T18:42:00.002+10:00

The Handmade Expo will be celebrating its 2nd Birthday at the next markets on 21st August - yes it is also voting day - so why not do both? Come and visit Cranberry Lane, For Fun and Fancy and Scurrette at the Handmade Expo Bundamba Racetrack on the 21st August and then go over to the local school to do your voting.

Sewing for Cranberry Lane

2010-08-01T18:12:00.002+10:00

For some reason my Cranberry Lane facebook page isn't working the way it should - hmmmmm. I will need to spend some time trying to figure it out. But not to worry, you can still contact me in blog land - I will try and be good and update - but you know.... life happens. I haven't done any scrapping for a while and yes I have major withdrawals - I have however spent the weekend sewing for my Cranberry Lane label to have for the next Handmade Expo - haven't quite finished - but I will be on holidays soon so hopefully can do some more then...... but before that is the Ekka - yeah. Am I going....well I am in two minds.....I really, really, want to its just the money side of things. Last year was the swine flu scare so we didn't go but this year.....anyway I am still debating.

Anyway until next time, happy blogging and I'll catch you when I pop by when bloghopping.

2010-07-29T20:17:00.001+10:00

Cranberry Lane is reinventing itself - I have to admit that I do find it difficult as I enjoy many crafts - however I am going to try and concentrate on my clothing range, so watch this space as I reinvent and expand my range - as time permits - and don't forget that I can be found at the Handmade Expo along with Scurrette.

Handmade Expo

2010-07-17T19:28:00.002+10:00

A great day was had by us who attended this months Handmade Expo. Lots to see and buy and a Steam Train ride to boot. A nice way to spend a Saturday.

Brrrrrr

2010-06-13T09:36:00.002+10:00

It is sooooo cold and I'm finding it rather difficult to do anything. We have the heater on - but that just doesn't seem to be doing the trick either - unless of course you are right at it. I hate winter because of this - bring on the summer.

Scrapbook Expo

2010-06-12T18:17:00.002+10:00

I am soooo excited, with all my sewing lately, I kinda haven't been spending time scrapping - but I woke this morning with the memory that the Scrapbook and Papercraft show was on - so off I zoomed. I now have so much inspiration and of course more additions to my stash. I must use my stash, I must use my stash. I am glad it's a lllooonnnggg weekend.

2010-05-28T05:47:00.002+10:00

whooo whooo..... it's Friday again.....yeah!!!!! That means tomorrow is Saturday and I can do more crafting with both of my new fabric parcels..... have I got a few things up my sleeve????? Well dear friends... you'll need to wait. All I can say is now I have my new overlocker up and running.......

Scrapbook page

2010-05-23T10:23:00.003+10:00

Hi, I have finally got around to actually completing a scrapbook page - it feeelllllsss sooooo goooooddddd. Yes I am also enjoying sewing, doing the markets and selling my items online - I do still have a soft spot for all things scrapping - especially collecting stash and papers. I love this Kaiser line and just had to have it, I found inspiration from two different sources and came up with this......

2010-05-22T13:31:00.002+10:00

I spent the morning getting my Cranberry Lane facebook page up and running... so now fingers crossed. I completed a scrapbook page that has been sitting for ages just waiting but as usual I still need to put the title on, and I have finally got the overlocker out of the box! Miss A would like another T-shirt made so that will be my first project to complete with my new machine - better get to it.

2010-05-16T13:21:00.002+10:00

What a waste ..... well really .....no....,today has been. I had wonderful plans of crafting, sewing etc. but my sister decided facebook.... ok.... so instead of playing with and learning my new overlocker, I have been well surfing the facebook pages and having a real blast from the past finding people from my past and trying to make contact. Anyway better get back incase someone out there actually remembers me......

Facebook

2010-05-16T11:19:00.002+10:00

I am now officially on FACEBOOK - what do I do now? I have been spending ages as is always the case when I get on the computer (and I thought blogging was tricky) - and just looking around and getting yelled at by Mr 16 "DO IT YOURSELF" fine I say but what is it that I'm actually doing???? I keep asking. Hopefully something will evolve and I will work out just exactly what I am doing. Feel free to come by and be my friend and I guess it will be a work in process as I learn how to upload photos and have a chat and catch up with friends from another time - (looking forward to it).

2010-05-11T17:03:00.006+10:00

So anyway, there's this mini storm this afternoon - I think it's possibly the only storm we've had from the season - it's gone now, but left this........

very pretty to look at - shame about the power lines:)

I thought I'd also have a show and tell.........
this is what I got for Mother's Day

yum, yum ...... and

can't wait to have a play

and here's what I've been working on........

Don't forget to come and visit us Saturday at the Ipswich Handmade Expo, Bundama Turf Club.

Cranberry Lane

2010-05-03T16:07:00.000+10:00

I have spent this looonnnnggg weekend (the last for a while) adding to my Cranberry Lane range. Along with my skirts, shorts and tops, I now have t-shirts. Not the bought from the shops and have an applique added type..... but a 100% handmade t-shirt. Yes that's right I changed the sewing needle to a ball point used t-shirting fabric in both girls and boys prints carefully cut the ribbing for the neckline etc etc..... I have had a ball and of course Miss A wants everything added to her wardrobe...... wrong size honey. My clothing range caters from approx 2 yrs - 8 yrs. I have also had to order more labels woohoo :) Of course anyone wishing to view my items will have to come to the next Handmade Expo at Ipswich - or check out my Made It store.

2010-04-27T12:20:00.003+10:00

Where does the time go????? We have just had a long weekend and its Tuesday already -Tuesday the 27th to be precise! This month is just about over and what have I done this month - not much...... well I do have several projects on the go - nothing to show yet and yes I have been a mum (a working mum at that) but this month is almost over - the days are just flying by.

I have however listed some of items in my etsy and made it stores so pop on over and have a look - my user id is the same for all 3 stores - cassandra2491.

Market Day

2010-04-17T16:34:00.003+10:00

Well here I am home again from another month at the Handmade Expo, and boy there were lots of goodies. My Vintage Tags were also very popular today and I also showcased my new clothing line with my new labels - (I need to place another order for more). I am concentrating on kids clothes from approx. size 2 - size 8 and some of these can be seen in my etsy and made it stores - so make sure to pop over and visit - you will also see a selection of my other goodies. Anyway back to my coffee.....

Candy giveaway!

2010-04-12T12:17:00.002+10:00

Here I am on a lunch break from work bloghopping and you guessed it - a giveaway. So pop on over to http://scrappinbridge.blogspot.com/ and check it out.

I know I have been missing in action for a week now - but I have been busy, busy creating for the next Handmade Expo on April 17.

2010-04-02T13:53:00.002+10:00

Bye, Bye March and Hello April! Wow another month has passed. What a busy week I've had although it has been a short week - yeah public holiday - no work. I do really like work - but I also hang out for the public holidays. Today I get to let my creative side hang out with us ..... except that as DH (Darling Husband) is asleep due to shift work - ugh - I can't do anything coz it makes noise - DOH! so much inspiration - paper, fabric, patterns, creative itch ...... I am forced to drink coffee and blog hop all day.... I am doing a little scrapping though but I can't embellish using my CRICUT and new cartridges ..... so sad :(

Anyway seeing it is Good Friday I would like to wish you all a

Craft Expo

2010-03-28T04:12:00.002+10:00

Yesterday I went to the Craft Expo. Let me tell you that it was sooooo much better than a year ago - we maybe because my interests have diversified somewhat. But it was like heaven - to walk into aisles and aisles of fabric, papercraft, accessories all with "SHOW" prices and yes I even saw some of the famous Magnolia Stamps, and of course - coffee - where does one start - but I was very good I only spent a little but I did get a few bargains. Can't wait for the next one in June!

2010-03-26T15:49:00.003+10:00

It's the weekend again - yeah! What will I be doing.....

LOTS! :)

you see.... there are a couple more markets and then the CRAFT EXPO !!!!! at the Convention Centre. So many stash must haves - must make a list ...... no not on your life ...... WANT IT? NEED IT? ALL - papers/fabric/buttons/ribbon etc.... the list is endless.

Anyway I received a parcel in the mail - a somewhat small parcel but still a parcel -been waiting for ages and ages - I love it when the postie arrives - I am sooooo excited...... anyway here it is my much anticipated LABELS.

And of course ........ some new friends.

2010-03-22T05:24:00.004+10:00

Well the Handmade Expo has come and gone again.... oh so quickly. Lots of fun was had by all..... so much handmadeness in just one place. Anyway here are a few piccies and I cannot wait until the next one in April.

Anyway better get back to the restocking.....

The Handmade Expo

2010-03-13T06:28:00.002+10:00

Only one week to go until the next Handmade Expo at the Ipswich Turf Club. All our hearts are pumping as we finish off with all the final details of our goodies - so many ideas - so little time - anyway better get back to it.

What have I been up to????

2010-03-11T17:21:00.002+10:00

Lots actually .... when I can ..... between work, study, family etc etc. but no pics - sorry. You'll have to come and visit me next Sat 20th at the Handmade Expo Ipswich Turf Club. I had a ball at the last markets so I will definately be back - same place, same time 8am - 2pm. Hope to see you there!

Skills required!

2010-03-05T07:51:00.002+10:00

I have just opened my study books - yes I have taken that step and enrolled in the Advanced Diploma - now I am wondering why - all that study again - heellpp!! LOL:)

The first assignment is to list my skills that I already have and conduct an audit of them comparing with skills that I might need to learn.

As I was reading and thinking about these skills (that I didn't realise were special skills) I came to realise just how much everyone is unique and have special qualities, talents and gifts and we are all on this planet for reason although everyone has a different reason and purpose. Just listening to someone or even being organised or being flexible are fantastic qualities to have and we should embrace these gifts and use them to the best of our abilities.

Another month has passed

2010-03-01T17:07:00.003+10:00

To market, to market....

Yes, I have now tried my hand at two different markets and had a ball - so next month you will find me at the Handmade Expo again and the Ipswich Indoor Market. I need to replenish my stocks......but after this weekend.

I have been totally busy at work and haven't really had time to do much, but I have fallen in love all over again with ....... my sewing machine - so unfortunately no scrapping for awhile ..... yes you heard right ......no scrapping!

But that is me..... totally eclectic. I have to go where and when Mr Mojo takes me - so I have a few surprises up my sleeve to be revealed at another time.

Isn't this rain absolutely lovely! and hasn't it cooled down ....... well I guess now that it is March and summer is officially over, the weather will start to cool.... but not looking forward to the coldness of winter - so for now I will just enjoy every part of the weather God has given us.

Until next time.....

2010-02-23T06:17:00.003+10:00

Wow what a weekend!

Had 2 birthdays on one day .....

as well as attended my first market at the Handmade Expo. It was fantastic. Will see you all again at the next Handmade Expo in March.

Unfortunately no time left for any creating - but hopefully soon.

Another sneaky peak

2010-02-13T08:26:00.003+10:00

AND NOW ......DRUM ROLL IF YOU PLEASE ........

FOR MY 50th POST ....... WOOT WOOT

another sneaky peak

2010-02-13T06:37:00.005+10:00

Well another week is over - yeah - only 1 more week until the HANDMADE EXPO. Can't wait - (hope you're coming to visit). This weekend is my last chance to create....so many things....so little time. Life does get hectic at time, but as they say Life is for living. Unfortunately I don't have anything to show you ...... so sad - I am in the middle of projects - always - and I need to actually COMPLETE something!

But what I can say and show is that I am now officially OVER THE HILL..... or is 40 the new 30 or because of this Cougartown 40 is the new 20?!

Anyway I wish everyone a HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY for tomorrow. MWAH MWAH

The Handmade Expo

2010-02-08T17:00:00.002+10:00

My counterparts have been literally sewing up a storm for the upcoming markets on Feb 20 (only 2 weeks to go) - I need to get cracking if I'm going to compete with them! I do have a few surprises up my sleeve - but while I'm at work all week it makes it rather tricky to create except for on weekends - anyway better get back to it!

Our Market Co-op

2010-02-03T05:54:00.001+10:00

Feel free to add us to your blog rolls, start to follow us, keep an eye out for us at the markets!
We are a group of ladies who love to chat. Who love to sew. Who love to craft. Who love to chat. We don't gossip. But, we are ...
A Gossip of Women
Check us out!

2010-02-01T21:11:00.003+10:00

What have I been up to - not much really. Meetings, meetings and more meetings - work - we have accreditation at the end of Feb and school - just come home from one now. What does my year 12 want to do - just finish year 12 then decide. And of course my delightful car playing up and not starting every second day - the RACQ must love us and have our address permenantly on top of their to do list. How was your day?? :)

MADE IT

2010-01-31T10:44:00.002+10:00

Yes you read right - I have decided to sell on Madeit.com.au. All you have to do it click the link (logo) on my sidebar and that will take you directly to the site. I have decided that I like all things handmade - not just paper goods - and depending on my inspiration at the time - which shall I say is all over the place - I LOVE IT ALL! - no limitations :) So as I make it - I will list it. AND.......
my daughter Miss A has decided to jump on board as well.
NOW to get listing.......please check back often.

Another sneaky peak!

2010-01-30T16:21:00.004+10:00

What does Holly Hobbie, fairies, angels, butterflies, birds, victorian children and babies have in common?

They are all part of my new vintage tags range and will be available at the Handmade Expo on February 20.

2010-01-27T07:15:00.002+10:00

Wow! Australia Day is over for another year and today sees the start of another school year. I have a year 8 and a year 12 this year. I don't know whether to be happy or sad :) definately a mixed emotions day for myself and other mothers who have their babies just starting the cycle. - Oh well I guess I'll enjoy a coffee as 3.00pm will come around quickly and there will be lots of stories to tell.

A sneaky peak

2010-01-20T20:20:00.002+10:00

Thought I'd be a tease and share a sneaky peak with you - of course I have others but you will have to wait.

2010-01-20T06:56:00.003+10:00

I have just been on the bloghop again checking in with you all as I am busy back at work again. I haven't done much creating as I am excitedly getting organised to participate in the upcoming Ipswich markets on Feb 20. My computer genius son has even made my "business cards" and they look fantastic - clever little (or not so little - nearly 6 foot) man. As for Miss A - well we/she has been using my sewing machine - yes I came home from work to 'look what I made' creating up a storm - thanks nanna she now knows the basics. Anyway heres another layout - just needs my journalling and embellishing.

God moves in mysterious ways

2010-01-14T06:57:00.002+10:00

is a famous saying. Almost everyone says it at some stage. It almost sounds deep. Well for me - I feel God is talking to me via many channels - not quite sure of the plan as yet - but something in my life is happening. But message I am getting out of all the various paths (daily readings x different books, a new blog I found etc) is to 'Trust God' 'Follow God' 'His Plan'. An exciting adventure to follow I am sure.

2010-01-13T19:12:00.004+10:00

My RAK came in the post today - what a treat when I came home from work. I have one word to say - gorgeous. I won the guess how long ribbon and lace RAK and I now have 5m of gorgeous ribbon and lace to use on my projects. Thankyou Let's get Shabby. Very noice indeed!!!

2010-01-13T19:03:00.002+10:00

Wanna hear something funny - this is sooooo me - computer illiterate and all.

I have just discovered something in blogger called edit posts - fantastic one can add, delete, fix up mistakes etc. great I have actually been doing this for a while now.

Well.... way back when I first started blogging - I lost my very first post - I was so disappointed because I did well and had a great story to tell and everything and then it just disappeared - lost forever I thought - I asked my computer genius son and nope he didn't know what to do or where it could be - lost in transit among the stars or cyberspace they tell me I guess.

I HAVE JUST FOUND IT IN EDIT POSTS!!! YEAH!!!!!

Too bad - too long ago now DOH!!

It'sTime!

2010-01-13T18:32:00.002+10:00

Ok, I guess it can be time for the big reveal seeing as others are beginning to blog about it. Drum roll if you please......

Saturday 20th Feb from 8am to 2pm I am going to have a stall at the Handmade Expo at the Ipswich Turf Club with my range of handmade items. I have been busy creating up a storm in preparation. Can't say too much but I am expanding my range of goodies - soon to be included on etsy.com and yes they are all handmade by me. I am sooo excited about this new venture. Anyway better get back to it.

I WON!!!!

2010-01-08T06:10:00.004+10:00

I have been entering competitions randomly as I meet new friends in the blogging world - if nothing happens I get lots of fun, inspiration and generally have a great time in the land of blogginess. Anyway I WON my first RAK from over at www.letsgetshabby.blogspot.com. (I will make a link when my computer genius son wakes up - I haven't learnt how to yet) I am sooooo excited.

2010-01-07T05:44:00.002+10:00

My holidays are rapidly coming to an end. I have had such an awesome 3 weeks - been extremely busy - hopefully today I might be able to do some more scrapbooking - I haven't been able to do any for 2 weeks and I am now starting to get withdrawals. I have however been keepimg up with all my blogger friends and have also entered a couple of competitions - fingers crossed, and becoming inspired once again by all the beautiful work. Don't forget my work can be found on ebay and also etsy and soon on .....drum roll......(sorry will have to wait a little bit longer) but I better get creating.

Until next time.

Happy New Year!

2010-01-02T16:11:00.003+10:00

Well here it is another week later. Time sure flies when you're busy! Lets see....
1st there was Christmas.....and then the Boxing Day sales - I am sooo ready for next Christmas... in another 357 days! - well one can't not do a sale! LOL :o)

On Tuesday one decides to organize a holiday - yeah right! everywhere booked out - New Year's Eve approaching - oh well keep trying one more phone call....BINGO - got a place for Wed thru Sat - perfect - will also see in the New Year - that's what I call a BARGAIN.

Anyway we are now back from our little vacation. Time to look to the future and reflect on the past - and try a little harder to keep those resolutions - oops ate some chocolate - have to try again next year.

Santa's on his way

2009-12-24T20:28:00.004+10:00

Well here it is - Christmas Eve - and Santa is on his way!

I'd like to wish my fellow bloggers, readers and followers a safe and happy Christmas for tomorrow in whatever way you celebrate.

2009-12-23T20:29:00.005+10:00

Christmas is only 2!! days away - can you believe it. Anyway Miss A and myself have just come in from streetwalking - no not that type - Christmas lights and yes a bit of exercise - we parked the car and walked around the block looking and taking photos (hope they turn out ok) of all the beautiful, colourful and flashing lights. I love this time of year.

GIVE AWAY TIME

2009-12-21T18:48:00.002+10:00

Another giveaway!! Love these and just in time for Chrissy (not long now). Head over to Swift Jan - 1,2,3,4 Kicked my toe on the door and check out this fantastic giveaway.

2009-12-20T12:02:00.005+10:00

Just a quick post today.

While participating in our family tradition

watching muppet Christmas Carol, I created some pages and got some inspiration for a project that hopefully will come to fruition in Feb (watch this space).

Anyway here are some pics.

2009-12-19T06:13:00.005+10:00

It's Saturday! - yeah I'm now officially on HOLIDAYS!!! for 3 weeks.

I came home with lots - I mean heaps - of gifts from my darling babies this year. It makes being a teacher just that little bit special and to feel loved. I also received this beautiful bouqet

- just happens to be my fav. colour.

I also have a huge decision to make - I know some of you are saying no, no, but others are saying yes, yes and at the moment I feel torn between the two. You see I have been given the opportunity to advance (with more study) to eventually become the director. Do I want the job - yes and no. The director would like me ready so that when she leaves I can take over. She hasn't given a date but she is wanting to teach me everything and she says that I can do it - I just need the experience and confidence and that will all come over time. I actually enjoy the little bits of extra tasks I do - as at the moment I am the next most qualified staff member - but to have the total responsibility on my shoulders - anyway more thinking, and praying need to happen.

Also thought I'd share this photo that I took of my new Nativity

and then I discovered Miss A has been at it again.

Until next time

Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas......

2009-12-16T17:20:00.002+10:00

Only 2 days left until holidays for 3 weeks.

Busy, busy, everywhere you go. The shops are jam packed and make lunchtime 1hr break shopping interesting, and the lineup to get the much needed cappucino! I have finally - totally - I hope - finished all my shopping - now for the wrapping.....

My wonderful mother found some gorgeous fairy lights (solar) for us - cant wait until they're up! Emptied my room (part of the end of year cleanup as we close for 3 glorious weeks) at work so have more decorations to put up at home as well - have I mentioned how much I looovvveeee Christmas - one week to go!

Today was party mode at work. My assistant is leaving so the whole centre celebrated with a going away party. I have also come home with a couple of pressies that I have put under the tree and tonight we have the staff Christmas Party at the Thai Orchid and a Secret Santa.....

I am soooooo excited:)

2009-12-10T19:47:00.002+10:00

As you can see, I have been experimenting with my blog layout instead of making pages. I am not totally happy with it, but these are the designs that I have come up with. I would appreciate it if you know of other designs that I might like to look at. I like the Shabby and pink of course - but I am only new to this so I don't want anything too complicated to upload - anyway I will live with this for a couple of days while I keep blog hopping and see if I can find anything else.

Exciting news - well I think it's exciting. During my lunchbreak the mailman came - yeah - school reports - nope - but my boy received his TAFE Cert 2 I.T.

Photos!!

2009-12-06T18:43:00.006+10:00

Ok.... so here are photos that I promised.

I decked the hall,

made a page - still needs title and embellishing.....

but you get it ......7 swans a swimming ......

made a new friend ........

Moishe from Where the Wild Things Are - can't wait to see the movie.

The boy even decorated his room with lights.........

and a GOLD tree! Will get a better photo during daylight hours!

Anyway I am off now to watch The Hangover.

2009-12-05T20:28:00.002+10:00

What a day! It started with a sleep in till 7.30am - mind you I didn't sleep that well as I saw the clock several times throughout the night. But when I did wake - still no mojo. I looked everywhere but it was nowhere to be found - so I decided to hit the shops and do some Christmas shopping - yeah! almost finished - just another Ikea matter to sort! When I got home again I "Decked some Halls" - hubby not happy, had a headache. The neighbours were in full swing with a party that has gone on all day and is still going - rather loudly! But...... I have made a page - not as many I had been intending, but one came together for me - photo still to come. Plus while I was out shopping I found another friend that just had to come and live with us. Photos will be posted once I charge up the camera battery.

2009-12-04T19:33:00.002+10:00

It's Friday yet again - these weeks are just flying by - only two more weeks until I'm on holidays (not that I'm doing anything exciting). I am sitting here staring at the mass of paper before me and nothing happens! I hate that - I want to make pages but there is nothing in me - no desire or inspiration, sadly mojo has left for the night. I am always full of ideas at work, if only I didn't have to go...., I could start on my lunchbreak.... or when I get home..... but when I do get home I just collapse and stare at the paper.

Another Giveaway!!!!

2009-11-29T18:51:00.002+10:00

Yeah, I love it when there are giveaways to be won! Of course I'm in it - this time just head over to liveitscrapit and check out the gorgous candy on offer.

2009-11-28T06:18:00.005+10:00

Just a quick post this morning as I have my mojo back and I am going to chain it to the table! LOL:) I made a couple of scrapbook pages last night and am working on more now, but I wanted to share this one - not quite finished just needs the ribbon, buttons etc - but I finally have the photo scrapped - thats the main thing. I used Basic Grey - Stella Ruby for this one. Love Basic Grey papers and how it all coordinates. The title has also been raised to give a 3D look.

PS sorry for the flash!

2009-11-26T17:54:00.003+10:00

I am very honoured to have received this Kreativ Blogger Award from Swift Jan. How exciting! Now it's my turn to pass it on to 7 of my fellow bloggettes who's blogs I love to read & admire.
So there are some things I am to do to receive this illustrious award -7 rules to keep it growing:

1. Copy picture and post on your blog
2. Thank the person who gave it to you and link to their blog.
3. Write 7 things about yourself we don't know: Here goes!

I enjoy crosswords and puzzle games - a good brain workout
I love English Breakfast and Earl Grey Tea
My favourite flower is a yellow rose
I love watching The Office with Steve Carrell - addicted almost
I collect candles - never burn them
I am not a shopaholic - only go when I have to - but buy up big when I go
I spend as little time as possible in the kitchen - I prefer to create not cook!

4. Choose 7 other bloggers to pass the award to.
5. Link to those 7 other bloggers.

hallmarkladybugs
cassiesscraps
aspoonfullofsugar
carolannesboutique
scrapthegirls
ascrapperslife
bittenbythebug

6. Notify your 7 bloggers
7. Have a happy day

Thanks again and to the new 7, enjoy your Kreativ Blog Award

Bring it on!!! - Give away time

2009-11-26T12:24:00.003+10:00

I love it when I come across competitions and giveaways. Here I am at home on my lunchbreak just checking out all my favs and I came across this. To see what I am on about, head on over and check out Retromummy to have a look at whats on offer and for your chance to win some prettyness.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.....

2009-11-21T16:58:00.003+10:00

Anyway, while we were waiting for our visitors to arrive (still waiting by the way)I gave the house a much needed spring clean - it is still November and technically spring (even though the temperature says otherwise). Inside the air was beautiful - yes we have air-conditioning - thank goodness - I am glad I am not in South Aust!!! So everything is now spick and span, bright and shiny and my creating area has been moved out into the rumpus area. The kids have now grown up and don't need me supervising their play anymore (but I am sure my creating space will once again evolve - I love being around my family while I create - not locked away somewhere. Now that I have moved out there is room for you guessed it - THE CHRISTMAS TREE - yes I have succumbed (2 weeks early) - not hard given my fetish for all things Christmas - only 34 days left. Why not enjoy it for as long as one can and after visiting as many Christmas shops as I could in the area (we have 2 specialist shops extremely locally) as well as the department stores and several new decorations later .......

A Christmas Carol?

2009-11-20T08:25:00.002+10:00

Here I am organising to visit the handcrafties at Ipswich tomorrow (Sat) - when I have just heard news that I will be visited by Ghosts from the past!

Anyway back on Day 4 of my diet - will have my first weigh in today.

2009-11-17T06:35:00.002+10:00

I can't believe it has been a whole week since I blogged, but there has been nothing to blog about - what a boring week! I guess we all have times like that. Miss A is back from Canberra - lots of good photos to scrap. Last night we had the highschool graduation - next year it will be my 1st baby's time to graduate - but as he quite rightly points out - lets get through this year first. I have still been creating (don't forget to check my ebay and my etsy shop) and am venturing into doll blankets at the moment and may even try my hand at sewing clothing as I am getting the bug for sewing from Miss A and another member of the family - but don't hold me to it as I have a busy life just being me at the moment.

2009-11-10T09:40:00.004+10:00

I have just experienced every mothers nightmare - the chicken (aka Miss A) has flown (literally) the coop! She left this morning - very early start - awake at 2.00am to be at the airport by 4.00am - for a school excursion to Canberra. I now have a huge hole in my heart.

2009-11-08T12:51:00.003+10:00

While looking for photos of 3 French Hens for my 12 Days of Christmas scrapbook challenge, I came across this photo - so I snapped it up immediately and decided that it deserves its own page!

2009-11-03T16:32:00.002+10:00

I am sooo excited, I just won the sweepstake at work for the Melbourne Cup. I haven't felt this way since winning the sweepstake a couple of years back with Makybe Diva. - Wish I put a real bet on - I could have paid the house off, (mind drifts off) - especially with interest rates on the rise. Anyway its only a bit of fun - it could have quite easily gone the other way.

I am now going to enjoy my earlier finish from work - grab a cuppa, sit back, feet up and ...... bloghop.

2009-11-01T07:39:00.008+10:00

What a busy time I have had over the past couple of days. Friday was world teachers day and all the staff received a lovely gift - an indoor plant. Some received Parlour Palms and mine is "A Magic Bean". I wonder if it is anything like Jack and the Beanstalk .......

The table runner is still coming along - just need to bind it now. We bought another pattern for her to try. Still a simple design that will use up some of my stored fabric stash.

I am working on a couple more baby blankets - check my etsy store, as well as my handmade pages - ebay and etsy. I am also going to undertake a challenge again this year from Faithsisters.com. Last year I did "The Real Meaning of Christmas" and this year it is "The Twelve Days of Christmas" - not long to go now.

I of course have been out Christmas shopping every chance I get and have some gorgeous things to show. And finally I have purchased two more girls to add to my collection.

2009-10-28T18:17:00.002+10:00

I have just come home with information overload from a seminar that I had to attend after work and desperately need to wind down. I was sooo looking forward to my earlier finish today but I guess professional development is more important! (I probaby would have only sat infront of the tv anyway). You see, I work in childcare, I don't think that I have ever mentioned that. And let me warn you, you who have little ones or ones about to enter any form of educational facility - there is a huge Australia wide reform taking place. Good or bad I'm unsure as I still have information overload and RSI from taking notes - fortunately I didn't have to speak infront of the microphone but others did. This reform is educationally wide - starting with early years hence prep, now early childcare including all forms yes C & K, long day care and family day care, with a curriculum change that will lead into schooling and is yes Australia wide, not just good old Queensland. On a brighter note, that might mean payrises and proper recognition? Anyway I have finished my whinge and am now one more blog towards 100.

Time to blog hop or maybe another Jerry Lewis movie. I also forgot to mention that all this movieness actually started with Alfred Hitchcock - we did those a few months ago. I guess we will eventually get through all the classics - can't wait for Audrey Hepburn, although I don't think my husband will be into these ones.

Until next time

2009-10-27T12:31:00.002+10:00

I have just come home for my lunch break and decided to catch up with all my blogger friends and see what you've been up to. I only have 7 more weeks left of work (until Christmas) but whos counting?

I wish the sky would make up its mind. One minute it is dark, cloudy and rainy, and the next it is very sunny, blue sky and not a cloud to be seen. Anyway the bit of rain is nice and much needed - and giving our new gutter a work out before the major storms hit.

Miss A's Christmas table runner is coming along nicely. Just need to back it and quilt it. (Will add a photo when son comes home from school!! as I'm still learning how to add photos). I have had to rearrange my creating space - very limited area - to accommodate this sewing passion. Everyday she asks can we finish it - but it will have to wait until the weekend when I have finished work. I am just too tired when I get home. I think I must be getting old or something.

We have been having family movie nights - minus the 16yo - of late. It started with James Dean and has morphed into Jerry Lewis. I haven't laughed so much for ages. I can't wait to see what one is for tonight - yes I already mentioned I'm old. Anyway better go and eat before I have to head back - yes another late finish tonight.

2009-10-25T07:42:00.002+10:00

Well here we are home from the craft show. You hang out all year - count the sleeps left and before you know it, it is all over for another year. It was soooo much fun, lots to see and do, and even catch up with likeminded people that you haven't seen for ages. It's amazing who you find at these events - and several $'s later we have more inspiration and goodies to add to our stash. My daughter has even discovered her newly found passion in life - patchwork - and has quickly become queen of my sewing machine. She is creating her own patchwork table runner - and she is doing it all by herself! I had to show her once and now she is up and running.

Jobs for today - scrapbooking (if I get a chance!)
- Finding all my long lost sewing paraphanalia (I haven't sewed for years and it has been packed away.) I might even get my quilt tops out that I used to make and have a look at them again.

2009-10-22T18:49:00.002+10:00

It's great to be finally home from work and have a few minutes with a much needed cuppa to bloghop and a quick post while dinner is in the oven. (Shepherd's Pie - loaded with veges - shh don't tell the kids)

Only 2 more sleeps until the craft show.... but who's counting.

Haven't done much creating - still have mojo - don't have time as I have been on the late shift at work all week - but tonight.....

Anyway back to bloghopping.

2009-10-18T14:37:00.003+10:00

My darlin husband was up on the roof doing some much needed gutter cleaning (before the storm season hits - looks like one developing on the horizon) - definately mans work - yuk! He noticed that one side of the guttering was almost rusted through - so job for the week - get new guttering. Not bad going considering the age of the house, and we really haven't had to do much maintenance in the whole time we have been here.

I have making more pages to sell and using up some of my stash (doesn't seem to have put much of a dent in it, anyway I'll keep plodding along) and I have been blog hopping again and getting so much inspiration from all the lovely crafty cleverness out there, my brain is going into meltdown, so many ideas, I wish I could keep these ideas for when mojo takes a holiday. I am happy to announce that he is visiting with me today and I am pushing out the creations - but you will have to visit ebay to take a look. I thought that I'd share some more of my creations - (not for sale).

Anyway mojo is a hollerin, better get back to it.

2009-10-18T07:43:00.003+10:00

Well here it is, Sunday morning, yet again. These weeks are just flying by. I am now fully qualified with my Diploma - yeah (I have only been working on it for the past 4 years) and have updated my first aid cert again. - All for work. What have I done for me...... well, we have been watching (while I create of course) a couple of James Dean movies - what a tragedy for his life to end so young, of course Rock Hudson was in one of the movies also. Oh and I also caught up with Anne of Green Gables again, I haven't seen this one for a while - actually I haven't had much of a chance to see any movies for ages - having to share the tv with the family - who have very different tastes in their viewing.

If you have recently visited my etsy store you will notice that I have diversified into crochet blankets, I am currently working on another 4 all so very gorgeous and yes my daughter would like to claim them all, but she has decided to take up the crocheting bug and I have been teaching her - she is doing quite good at it.

I am also still selling my pages on ebay with listings being added all the time. I am just about to list my 400th page - quite a milestone for me.

Can't wait til next weekend - the Brisbane Craft Show - I love it - surrounded by people both buyers and sellers of like mindedness and stocking up on much needed or at least can't live without supplies. Husband says - not more, where are you going to keep that, are you ever going to use it.

Anyway better go and use some of my stash.

til next time
Happy Scrappin

2009-10-09T08:16:00.004+10:00

Another week almost over, the days are just flying by. I am soooo happy, I received my actual Diploma in the mail yesterday - partay, no more study - for a little while at least. Actually there will be a party - the girls from work (and myself) are getting together for drinks. That leaves more time to ....... well, create!

As I am only new at this blogging, some problems have occurred e.g. photos not staying with the blog they refer to...... and I can't remember how to add photos ........ oh son - computer genius....... where are you. "What now he says....., hang on I will be with you shortly....." oops he just left for school.

Anyway will fix up my errors and add some more piccies of my latest creations. Just quickly before I go, I have mentioned previously how much I loooovvvveeeee Christmas anway yes I have been shopping - already, but I just noticed the NATIVITY scene my daughter is into at the moment and is now adorning our television set. I just had to get a photo after I stopped laughing!! PS She loves penguins - of all things.

Until next time
Happy scrappin

2009-10-03T06:00:00.002+10:00

Wow! My first week on Etsy.com and this blogspot is over. What an exciting and big week for me. Don't know about you but the week just flew by for me. I have been a very busy bee buzzing around and creating - I will be listing more items a little later. I have also decided to diversify - what does this mean - well you will have to come over to my little shop and take a peek. A sneek peek I hear you ask - sorry - not quite ready yet.
Until next time.....

2009-09-29T07:13:00.003+10:00

Just a quick post this morning to share something that I have created. I found these gorgeous papers and made this layout. It isn't quite finished, but I thought that I'd share it anyway.

2009-09-28T20:42:00.002+10:00

It's great to finally be home from work. What a lovely day today turned out to be.... a bit warmer than the forecast said this morning and no dust, but apparently there is more on its way. I love Spring - beautiful weather, pretty flowers, cleaning - especially the pool ready for those hot days - can't wait.

I have spent several spare minutes or not so spare bloghopping - yes new word to my vocabulary. There are so many talented and creative people out there and I am a fan of you all. So much inspiring work that I want to create - but don't have the time now - '2 hours later' - makes me wish I was a SAHM once again - ah what a life that was (mind drifts off) - how life changes over 19 years (babies are no longer babies - can get learners permit in Nov - and that's the start of the cutting the apron strings).

Til next time,
Happy Scrappin

2009-09-27T10:19:00.003+10:00

Welcome to my first blog (for the second time around) I first wrote something at 7.00am this morning and I mentioned how uncomputer and technological I am and everything keeps disappearing, and the computer keeps shutting down on me, and low and behold it has happened yet again and I lost my first blogging even though I did save it, it can not be found anywhere. So if someone out there has found it can you please return it to me. I was so proud of my first attempt, but alas I will have to make do with this one.

Today is the start of the 2nd week of school holidays and can you believe it only 12 weeks or 89 days left until CHRISTMAS. Yeah, can't wait. I love everything about Christmas and can't wait to hit the shops. But that also means only 12 weeks until school holidays again......for 6 weeks.

Anyway have just purchase DCWV new techno stack, can't wait to use it.

Until next time. Happy scrappin.