Live, Love, Laugh, Create & always Dream

"Gift Of Love" Award

2009-03-15T11:52:00.005+11:00

Look what I got the other day form the wonderful Janine.

This is called the "Gift Of Love" Award and I get to choose between 4 & 8 people to pass it on to.
Here are 5 fabulous Blogs from my blog list

Been a little out of sorts here.

2009-03-15T11:33:00.007+11:00

Isacc is growing up very quickly he is now 14weeks old and his mum (Sam) and dad (Ben) took him to get some professional baby shoots taken 2 weeks ago- he was 11 weeks old then and I just thought I would share a couple of shots with you.

I haven't been a slack blogger or scrapper lately on purpose but it seems that my mojo has taken an extended holiday :(. Please if you find it could you return it to me or better yet leave me a comment on a my blog to inspire me.

Who knows you may just have the right words that will bring the mojo back to me again LOL and if you do I will give one lucky blogger a little RAK just to say thank you.

1st ever promo @ Scrapping Around

2009-02-15T14:22:00.002+11:00

You may not remember whom gave you the scrapping bug or what got you started but who knows so just for fun here is a little promo for all that can and do remember. Now just to make this a little more fun I am going to give everyone a $5.00 store gift voucher for each item that you are able to upload. For those that have been scrapping a few years now your not forgotten (that's only if you can't remember your 1st evers )

What you need to upload. Here is the gallery link for you

Upload your 1st ever single 12"x 12" layout,
Upload your 1st ever double 12"x 12" layout,
Upload your 1st ever card,
Upload your 1st ever OTP,

The Knitty Gritty of the challenge

This challenge is open to old and new members of Scrapping Around.
You must let me know here when you have uploaded to the gallery.
You must put 1st ever as part of your title information on the items you have uploaded to the gallery.
You will need to have a store account for me to email you your voucher.
Each person is able to win a total of a $20.00 store voucher.
This Challenge will close at 12pm VIC TIME on the 28th of FEB 2009
Store vouchers will be emailed out on the 1st of March 2009 and valid for 2 months from that date.
You will also need to email with 1st ever in the subject line.

For more information join us in the forum.

Happy Valentine's Day

2009-02-14T10:28:00.005+11:00

To all my friends I hope you have a happy Valentine's Day today.

You know we should tell our partners we love them 365 days.

Victorian Bushfire appeal - Shop at COLES today

2009-02-13T08:13:00.004+11:00

The Victorian Bushfires are just devastating as we have all heard on the news since they have happened last Saturday.

My heart and prayers goes out to all those that have been affected by this disaster.

So I am asking everyone that reads this blog to go do their shopping at any COLES store today as they are donating all their profits for today to the bushfire appeal. Please even if its only a couple of items that you are needing from the supermarket like milk and bread, take that little bit of extra time and shop at COLES today. We will be doing our shopping there today.

The RED CROSS are also doing a wonderful job of helping victims from this bushfire and if you wish to donate please follow this LINK. Every little bit helps.

Happy Birthday Mathew

2009-02-13T08:05:00.004+11:00

Our oldest son Mathew is 23 today. Here is a snap shot of him with his nephew Isacc. Don't they both look relaxed LOL.

FEB Cyber Crop Layouts from Scrapping Around

2009-02-13T07:39:00.005+11:00

These are the layouts I got completed for the Cyber Crop at Scrapping Around this time. I just haven't been well for the past 2 weeks and at this stage we have no idea what is wrong. But I can tell you that 3 blood tests in one week is just 3 blood tests too many.

Challenge #3 - LOVE / HAPPINESS This is a photo of Charlotte, Samantha and I that Rob took on Christmas day. It does remind me about how much fun the 3 of us girls can have together. and thats what the journalling is all about. I used rubons on the ribbon for an added touch of journalling. On the journaling block I used stickers and rubons as well as my own hand writting for my journalling.

Products used:-

Grant Archival Textured cardstock pad - Neutrals
Ash paper flowers from Kasiercraft
Sugar Sugar collection - SPRINKLES from Kaisercraft
Purple flower rhinestones from Kaisercraft
Alpha Masks from Heidi Swapp
Pale Beige paint from kasiercraft
2 scoops brads for ribbon
White ribbon
Rubons from Kaisercraft & TLC from my stash

Journalling reads:-My happiness is being able to spend time with my 2 girls. The 3 of us allways have a lot of fun together.It's what I call bliss.

Challenge #6 - Blind Challenge

My take on Renees blind challenge.

I have used :-

Grant Archival CS
TLC patterned papers
Lone ranger - SALOON paper from Kaisercraft

Challenge #1-Handmade chipboard embellishment

My take on the 1st challenge for this Cyber Crop.Family I inked the chipboard using stamps and inks from my stash. Photos were taken on Christmas Day at charlotte's house.

Products used were:-

Bazzill CS - Raven
Lovestruck paper from Kaiser
Flower Power - Fuscia Fozz felt from kaiser
Latte pearls from Kaisercraft
Journal Block from Bella

Cyber Crop @ Scrapping Around !!

2009-02-05T21:36:00.003+11:00

Come on over to Scrapping Around if your looking for some great challenges.
The CC started this evening and goes over the next 4 days with uploads due on Monday evening.

Scrap the BOYS!!

2009-02-02T21:14:00.003+11:00

Over at Scrap The Boys their new chalenge is up and so is the public voting for January 09 Layouts. Why not pop on in and cast your vote for some of the most amazing entries I have seen in a long time. Poll closes on the 4th of FEB.

Off to see if I can find my mojo it seems to have gone missing over the last few days what with the hot hot hot weather we have been having here in Victoria.

I have lots of photos on my pc already from Jan but haven't gone out to get them printed at big W just yet. Hoping that I will be able to get there before Friday but who knows.

HUGE SALE ON @ Scrapping Around

2009-02-02T21:10:00.001+11:00

have so much stock that we need to move to make room for the new ranges we would like to get in so we are having a huge sale in our store til the end of FEB or while stocks last only.

Bling sale with items up to 35% OFF
Heidi Swapp felt embellishments 24% OFF
Kaisercraft Fozz felt and Blooms 50% OFF
Crafty Originals Chipboard products up to 34% OFF
TLC/ Breezy Designs up to 50% OFF
Kaisercraft BTP items between 40% and 45% OFF

Keep checking their blog as more items will be listed over the next week.

Happy "SWEET" 16th to our "BABY" Boy!!

2009-01-31T10:52:00.003+11:00

Today is Alex's 16th birthday.
Yep he is our baby so to speak.
We are having a BBQ Dinner for him this evening with family and friends.

Here he is in his school uniform but this photo was taken in 2008 when he had dyed his hair blonde which turned out a lovely shade of orange...LOL

JOY Canvas

2009-01-27T11:59:00.003+11:00

Finished its in the gallery at Scrapping Around and now here it is for you all to have a look at. :) I went through a box of family shots that haven't been scrapped and you know there are still heaps of photos in that box but hey its ok they will be in scrapbook albums one day.
Items I used were:-
Canvas from the reject shop
Kaisercraft Argentella collection - FLORENTINE
Kaisercraft Argentella collection - CHANTILLY
Kaisercraft Argentella collection - ALENCON
Kaisercraft Argentella collection - TULLE
Kaisercraft Original Monologue Letter ~ J
Kaisercraft Original Monologue Letter ~ O
Kaisercraft Original Monologue Letter ~ Y
Kaisercraft eggshell paint
Me & My BIG ideas icons - Small Scrolls
Spray adhesive. - Spotlight
I tell you the spray adhesive is fantastic for canvases as I have always struggled adhering to a canvas until now that is.

Happy Australia Day !!

2009-01-26T09:02:00.003+11:00

To all our family & Friends we wish you a very Happy Australia Day. I for one am overjoyed to be a citizen of this great nation. My parents, Brothers and I migrate to Australia in 1974 ( I was 10 at the time) from The Netherlands. We became naturalised citizens 3 years later. Some photos of the Fireworks at the Geelong Waterfront from last night.

Take care and happy scrapping till next time I blog.

XOXO

Week #3 photo share

2009-01-26T08:55:00.002+11:00

These are my 7 random photos from week 3. You will see our crazy son, Jess with Blackie, Isacc and myself, Necturines I picked from our tree, The crazy cat Garfield and a really random shot I took when we went to MacDonalds for a coffee. Can't say I didn't have a busy week at all can you LOL.

Scrap the boys layout

2009-01-22T09:51:00.005+11:00

The other day (16th of Jan 08 actually) I created a layout for this month's challenge at Scrap The Boys. I used the following items to create it.
Cardstock - Stampin’ Up!
Papers from INK
Stitched rubons in red from TLC
Grungeboard skulls
Brown versacube ink
White ink Colour IT!
Bella chipboard letters
Journal block from Glitz Designs
Journal block from Theresa Collins

I used my Stampin’ Up! cutter tool kit to grunge up the papers around the edges with the Distressing Tool.
This is the very 1st time I have ever entered a blog challenge too. Amazing how sometimes things just fall into place isn't it and you are able to do something you have wanted to do for ages.

Week #2 photos

2009-01-22T09:38:00.004+11:00

Bit slack with these I know but I do have a good excuse for not posting these here earlier.
Our internet is on go slow as we have been shapped back from going over our plan and we are only 3 weeks into the month...Doh! Plus I have been helping the Bossman in getting everything back onto the Scrapping Around website.
So these are my random photos from week #2.
Catch you shorlty with week #3 and an OTP I completed this week :)

Such is life...isn't it!!!

2009-01-22T09:24:00.003+11:00

Well I have had to have a good long think about things that are important to me and what really isn't and you know My FAMILY are #1 in everything that matters.
Having said that I have had to think about me and Stampin' Up! and as much as I love their stamps and other products I'm not a "party plan" girl at all. Just don't like having my supplies in boxes and waiting for the next booking at all so at the end of this month I am going to give up Stampin' Up!. It's a tough choice but hey it has to be made. I'll live and I won't stress about feeling like I am stretching myself too far and all over the place.
DH's work hours being what they are some weeks its just too hard to work around him and hte boys that are still at home. Plus my commitment to my DT work is much more important to me.
So good bye Stampin' Up! if you are one of my customers I will post a link to some wonderful ladies in early Feb that I know will be more then happy to help you with any products you may wish to purchase from Stampin' Up!

Catch you soon with another post :)

Kaisercraft Gingerbread man

2009-01-15T19:51:00.004+11:00

Finally my 1st otp for 2009 is finished and I can share it with you all now.
I Used the following items to create this little wall hanging for Isacc's bedroom wall:-
Kaisercraft pp - Peek-A-Boo - Nursery
Kaisercraft pp - Peek-A-Boo - Lullaby
Kaisercraft pp - Peek-A-Boo - New born
Kaisercraft pp - Peek - A -Boo - First Steps
Kaisercraft paint - Mint
Kaisercraft paint - Eggshell
Kaisercraft wooden letters
Rubons were a mixture of Kaisercraft & TLC/Breezy Designs
Blue ribbon is unknown

Last of my CC layouts

2009-01-15T19:44:00.004+11:00

This is the last of my CC layouts that I got finished on time. There is still one more to go and it will get done as it needs a few finishing touches.
Step-by-step challenge with Scrapaholix. For this layout I used:- TLC cardstock
Kaisercraft pp - Spirograph - Harmonic
Kaisercraft pp - Spirograph - Phase
Bella Corrigationz - BLue
White ink
Olive ribbon for corners on my hidden journaling
Clear Star - with glitter heat embossed

New family additions

2009-01-15T19:38:00.005+11:00

Charlotte and Chloe have 2 new family members of the 4 legged kind. LOL
here is a pic of them aren't they just too cute.

They took Alex and I with them and we too ended up with another family pet.

This is Alex's kitten I think his/her name will be blackie but not sure just yet.

What I have been upto so far this week

2009-01-14T14:08:00.004+11:00

Well I have been having a play with wordpress. There are just some things blogger won"t let me do that I really want to do and that is seperate my DT work from my Stampin Up! and also inform my Stampin' Up! customers on what classes, workshops, crops I am planning for 2009.

Sad that blogger won't let me do all this I know and I bet I am not the only one whom hasn't worked out how to do all that and a little more in blogger.

So if your looking for information on my Stampin' Up! classes etc here is the link ofcourse I will still be here and will link bits from here to my Stamin' Up! info and vice versa so don't stress to much.

Ok I'm off to have a little play with my stash and pack to go out and crop at a friends house this evening.

But before I forget hop on over to the Scrapping Around Blog as I have set the challenges for SYS #2 and the 4th quote challenge there while the site is being transfered to a new hosting company. So hoping that this wont take to much longer but they did inform BR that it could take up to 5 working days :(

Till next time take care

Jan CC Creations

2009-01-12T16:50:00.004+11:00

These are my creations for the Jan CC at Scrapping Around so far.

Challenge #1B - Card sketch challenge

I have used:-

Kaisercraft blank card - Metalic Teal

Happy Birthday rubon - TLC

Dome stickers

Olive Ribbon

Spiroghraph papers - Rosette & Spiro

Challenge #1A- Page Sketch challenge

I have used the following items to create this layout.

Kaisercraft Spiroghaph papers - Rosette, Spiro & Phase

TLC cardstock

Bella photo corners

Rhinestone arrow and word from Kaisercraft

Dynamo LetraTag for my journaling.

Challenge #2 - Mutli Photo Layout

Products used for this challenge were:-

TLC Cardstock

SU Scallop punch

Elegance - Elizabeth pp from Kaisercraft

Chipboard Alphas - Bella

Chipboard shapes - Bella

Stamps form my stash

Zig pen for journaling

Bark versacube ink

Cinimon versacube ink

Rhinestones from Kaisercraft

Challenge #5 Christmas Memories

For this challenge I have used the following:-

Bazzill white CS

Heidi Swapp mask

Celebarate acrylic word from Scraplets

Paper flowers from Green Tara

Wooden flowers from Kaisercraft

Pearls from Kaisercraft

Distressed inks in Worn Lipstick and Shabby Shutters - Tim Holtz

Thats 4 down so far and only 2 to go which I hope to have finished tonight, but will upload tomorrow to share.

Cyber Cropping Time

2009-01-07T11:35:00.004+11:00

There is only 1 sleep to go until the January 09 Cyber Crop
When:- Thursday 8th January.
Theme:- Scrap your Holiday Memories
Start Time:- 7:30pm (VIC)
Where:- The forum at Scrapping Around

There will be Great Challenges, Games, Great prizes to be won and whom knows what else will be in store…so come on over and sign up for some creative inspiration, a bit of chatter and a whole heap of fun.
Hope to catch you there:)

You will now notice that all my links are in blue and all my headers and other special things are in white LOL. I am hoping it will make it easier for you all to be able to follow the links what with my beautiful background from PYZAM.COM
Until my next lot of updates have a wonderful day and stay safe.

Scrap Your Stash Challenge #1

2009-01-07T11:06:00.003+11:00

Scrap your stash challenge #1 wasn't a difficult one for me, as I have heaps of papers and embellishments etc that are well and truely over 3mths old. Don't we all LOL.

A copyright to me.

This is also a very old photo of DS @ either 3 or 4 Can't quite remember sorry. He is now 22 going on 23 ROFL.
The papers and Cardstock I have used are from Stampin' Up!
The Chipboard is from Bella and America Crafts.
Rubons are from Urban Lily.

For more info on this challenge go check out the FORUM at Scrapping Around. Join up as a member and come have some fun with us as this could end up being a year long challenge who knows LOL.

Playing in Kodak EasyShare sort off

2009-01-07T10:45:00.005+11:00

Ok this may be silly but I normally just use Kodak Easyshare to upload my photos from my camera to my pc. Yes I know there are some basic things in there that you can play with to "alter" photos but honsestly I have a love for Paintshop Pro 9 that I do heaps in (maybe not enough though). So today I thought I would share my week 1 and week 2 photos that so far are my favourites.

Week #2 photo
Here is our ever so hansome and cute godson JJ on his trike begging me for a photo. Couldn't resist since he asked so nicely.

I used the Spotlight in fun effects to darken the edges.

Week #1 Photo
Our hansome soon to be 16 year old giving a ride to Bella on his major new toy that he bought himself with his earning from Toys-R-Us.

For this photo I just had to use the Fisheye effect in the fun effects.

Easy peasy you say and yep it was so if you have a program that you use to upload your photos to your pc go check out what else it can do and hey leave me a comment when you have done it so I can check it out.

Taken the plunge and made a commitment....

2009-01-04T23:25:00.003+11:00

Yep I have taken the plunge and made a commitment to myself to take a random sort of photo once a day for the month of January.
I won't post them each and every day but I will post them once a week just to keep myself on track. LOL
So here are photos in no special order from the 28/12/08 to today 04/01/09.

I haven't actually finished a layout this week but have started one so thats a good thing. It just needs some final touches and a little bit of journalling and then it will be done.

Have also started an OTP project which is looking pretty spiffy if I say so myself and will share that as soon as that is finished aswell. I am hoping to have it finished by the end of the week.

We have still had a pretty busy week here what with going out and having friends and family drop in to wish us a Happy New Year. "Spring" cleaning since Sam moved out just after Isacc was born etc you know as a mum, domestic goddess and all the house work is pretty much never ending but once its done it looks great.

Getting a call at 9pm last night from Renee in regard to some scrapping paper storage shelves I have that aren't being used and asking me to drop them off to her was great. LOL, but thats what friends are for and knowing I can pop in on her at anytime of the day and night is pretty cool and a whole heap of fun.

SALEABRATION 2009!

2009-01-02T00:40:00.006+11:00

Yippeeeeeeeee its SALEBRATION time with STAMPIN' UP!
There is no better time then now to get some great free stamp sets from the catalogue on the left then right now.
me by email if any of them are of interest to you.
SaleABration runs from January 1st to February 28th 2009.
Customers:
If you spend $100 you can select one of the four stamp sets in this year's SaleABration Catalogue.

Want more FREE stamp sets??
Spend $300 and you will get:
3 of the SaleABration stamp sets,
PLUS a hostess stamp set from pages 17 - 19 of the main catalogue)
PLUS $30 to spend on other items from the catalogue.

Hostesses:
Host a workshop with sales over $600 and get a SaleABration stamp set in addition to the regular hostess rewards.
New Stampin' Up! Demonstrators:
Join my team during January/February and in addition to the super starter kit (product and business supplies valued at $560 for $324, that is 40% off) you can choose an extra stamp set up to $79.95. Please email me if this is a tempting offer and you'd like me to send you some more information. (This offer is for Australian residents only if your in another country go check out the Stampin' Up! website and locate a demonstrator in your country.

Happy New Year

2009-01-01T09:25:00.003+11:00

May 2009 bring you joy, happiness, prosperity, love and your hearts desires each and every day.
Besides my scrapping goals I am also going to choose one word for this year. My word for 2009 is:-
JOY - the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying; keen pleasure; elation. A source or cause of keen pleasure or delight; something or someone greatly valued or appreciated.

The idea behind the one little word concept is to give yourself something to focus on throughout the year. "A single word can be a powerful thing. It can be the ripple in the pond that changes everything. It can sharp and biting or rich and soft and slow."
Do you have one word for 2009? If so then please leave a comment. I would love to know what your word is.

The end of 2008

2008-12-31T11:40:00.004+11:00

OK its the last day of the year and here I am thinking of some goals for my own scrapping for 2009.

My goals need to be realistic and need to include my DT work for Scrapping Around, but I also want to challenge myself a little if I can.

So this is what I would like to achive for my personal goals :-

Layouts:- 1 a week so thats 52 for the year

Cards:- 1 a week so again thats 52 (for family and friends)

OTP'S:- Create 1 a month so thats 12 for 2009

Photos :- Take atleast 1 photo a week of something different. Now for me this isnt an easy one but I think its achivable. By different I mean something that catches my eye or even a new purchase for our home.

Scrap my stash before I buy new items...now thats going to be a tough one what with all the new products around.

I also want to learn how to use Paintshop elements 3 better.

Submit layouts to a few blogs and maybe a few mags just to see how I go.

Be a better blogger...been good so far butr hey we all know how time can slip by when things in RL happen.

Here are just a few items I have finished over the last few days of 2008 that I thought I should share with you all.

Kaiser wooden words Live, Laugh, Create!

I used the following items:-Kaiser Silver Paint

Kaiser Purple Paint

Silver rhinestones again from Kaiser

Green Tara Purple 2cm flowers

Kaiser 2cm flowers in white and pink.

Kaiser 3cm flowers in dusty pink

Live out LOUD LO

I used the following items:-

Heidi Swapp mask

White paint

2 scoops brads

Queen & Co - Mini Sprinkles Sonic Bloom brads

Bazzill white cardstock

Glitz Designs - Sublime Collection - Journaling

Glitz Desings - Sublime Collection - Doodle Flower

Heavens Blessing LO

I have used:-

Bazzill - Powder blue CS

Urban Lily - Baby Denim stripe

Crafty Originals Chipboard word - Heavens Blessings and cut the S off Blessings LOL

Crafty Originals - Chipboard Storks

White paint

Spearmint paint

Yellow paint all from Kaiser.

Twinkling H20's mini pots in Oyster, Buttercup & Bashful Blue to give the sean on the Chipboard.

TLC rub on mini letters.

Close up of one of the Storks So tell me have you set any scrapping goals for 2009 as yet? if you have why not pop on over to the Scrapping Around Forum and join myself and other members in keeping track of your goals for 2009 just for a bit of fun and inspiration.

Christmas 2008 photo share

2008-12-27T22:26:00.004+11:00

Evening all,
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Just thought I would share a few photos of the day with you all.

Rob, Matt, Char, Sam, Alex and I with Rob's mum Our 4 cheeky monkeys with Sam's partner in the background.
Great nanna with baby Isacc

Isacc relaxing and taking in some rays on Uncle Alex's pocket rocket ROFL

I think by the time Isacc is able to ride it he will be so over the pocket rocket then again maybe not he is a boy after all and boys like bikes and cars don't they ?

Till next time take care and enjoy :)

Merry Christmas

2008-12-24T23:40:00.003+11:00

Only 1 more sleep to go and Santa will be here. I can't wait to see the faces of our teens when they open their gifts. This year will be ultra special for us in many ways and here are just a few of them.

1. it is Isacc's 1st Christmas

2. We have my mother in law coming down for the day.

3. I don't need to cook as we are going to our daughters house LOL May you all have a wonderful Christmas day with your loved ones.
Stay safe.
XOXO

Christmas Card swap

2008-12-23T19:01:00.004+11:00

At Scrapping Around we had a Christmas Card Swap and these were the ones that I did. Here are the items I used for them.
Kaisercraft Teal blank metalic cards
Kaisercraft Cheer paper range
Crafty Original Christmas tree chipboard
Staz-on Olive Ink
Clear embossing powder
Kaisercraft Pearls
Bella Christmas tags from a Christmas pack I bought last year
Brads

Now I have linked the products I used to the Scrapping Around store for you so go have a shop there.

I had so much fun creating these that was for sure.

1st Christmas

2008-12-20T20:40:00.005+11:00

This is the layout I created over the last 2 days of Isacc's 1st Santa photo.

I have used:-White Bazzill cardstock
Black gel pen
Rainbow Kindy Glitz
Dimentional Magic
Silver Rhinestones - Kaiser
Christmas tree and word chipboard from Crafty Originals.
1st chipboard alphas from American Crafts
Christmas Spirit - JOLLY paper
Christmas Spirit JOYFUL paper from Kaisercrafts

I cut the baubles out and used Scrapdots to 3D them.I ran the chipboar through my Xyron machine before I inked and DMed them. I left it on the adhesive backing to dry which I found pretty easy and saved making more mess on my craft matt.
On the Christmas tree and word I used Stampin' up! inks they were Old Olive for the tree and Blue Bayou for the word. Then I coated the whole lot with DM and added a little Rainbow Kindy Glitz to the tree once it was dry.
1st apha number and letters just had a little Rainbow Kindy Glitz added.
With my black gel pen I just doodled around the photo and on the sides of the paper.

I realised earlier while reading my own posts, that I hadn't shared photos of Sam and I decorating the tree the day before she was due to give birth..........

so here it is.And here is the finished tree lights and all. I so loveeee my angel lights mind you there are 4 sets on the tree. LOL

Sitting on Santa's Knee

2008-12-18T23:50:00.003+11:00

Here is my beautiful grandsons very 1st Christmas photo. I just love the look on his face... don't you?? He is 12 days old here:)

Quote Challenge

2008-12-18T01:30:00.004+11:00

I am running a Quote Challenge over at Scrapping Around for the next 8 weeks.
Our 1st quote was "Be what you want to be, Do it your way, BE ORIGINAL"this is the layout that I created for the challenge. You can see more entries in the GALLERY and you can also find out more information on the Quote Challenges in the FORUM

Blog award :)

2008-12-17T15:27:00.006+11:00

Look at what the truely sweet Janine left me this aftrernoon on my blog. I sure do feel special this afternoon thats for sure:) Be sure to go pop on over to Janine's Blog and check out her amazing layouts. http://janinekennedy.blogspot.com/

For this award you must:
1. You have to pass it on to 5 other fabulous blogs.
2. You have to list 5 of your fabulous addictions.
3. On your post of receiving this award, make sure you include the person that gave you the award and link back to their blog.

So here are my five fabulous additions:-
Addiction 1 - My family and friends for without them I wouldn't be me at all.
Addiction 2 - My beautiful new grandson Isacc he is just so precious to all of us.
Addiction 3 - Coffee yep I can't start the day without that at all.
Addiction 4 - Scrapbooking hmm maybe that should have been at the top but hey my family always come 1st...LOL
Addiction 5 - Ok this is a tough one as its a toss up between my camera (what would I scrap without that?), My car ...it's my lifeline and allows me to visit my mum in Ballarat or my mobile.
Hmm think I would say my car has to be the top one out of those 3 ROFL.

And in no particular order, here are the five blogs I would like to pass this award onto:
Scrap-O-Holic - I just love Renee she is my best friend and her scrapping is just beautiful.
Compulsive Scrapbooker - Tanja does some amazing work and is very inspiring.
Kazscapz'n things - If you haven't visited Kaz's blog you are missing out on some amazing work so off you go check it out now ....LOL
3 Dimensional me - Carole Janson's blog her creativity is so awesome that just sends a shiver down my spine.
Karen's - Karen and I have been friends for around 2 years now and her scrapping is just something to see.

Our Beautiful Grandson is here

2008-12-08T14:32:00.002+11:00

Isacc Robert James

Born:- Saturday 6th of December 2008

Weight:- 8lbs 12ozs

Length: 52cm

Not a lot going on at the moment

2008-12-04T12:03:00.003+11:00

Life is a little frustrating at the moment as we are waiting on the arrival of our 1st grandchild. Bubs is now 4 days over due :(

I must say I do feel for Sam as she was over being pregnant about 4 to 6 weeks ago now.

Mind you Sam herself arrived 3 days past her due date so maybe she was setting a trend LOL.

Today I want to wish a couple of friends of ours a very Happy Birthday.

They are LUKE he is turning 14 and Mousey (Kylie) hope you both have the best of days today.

Well I am off to make a couple more decorations for our new Christmas tree so will share them with you in a bit. Hope to have them done by this evening but you never know what today may bring do you.

Take care till next time.

Moni

Becoming impatient

2008-12-01T18:16:00.003+11:00

Well today is bub's due date but it doesn't look like I will be meeting my grandchild today :(
I know we still have like 4 hours to go before midnight but it looks likes bub's is quite happy there not sure "mum to be" feels the same way though.
Well take care and I will give you all an update very soon.
Hugs
Moni

Stampin' Up special offers.

2008-11-21T13:10:00.005+11:00

Rubon some Happiness.
Spend $20 on any Stampin' Up! products and you are entitled to 20% off all our Rub ons. If you have never used them before…they are simple and very effective. Offer expires 30th of November 2008. Stampin' Up!'s fun and unique Rub-Ons that can be used on cards, scrapbook pages, crafting projects, and more!

From 10-30 November, purchase single Stampin' Write markers for only $4.95. Stampin' Up!'s versatile, dual-tip markers have never been offered singly before, so be sure to take advantage of this special, limited-time offer.

Christmas Decorations

2008-11-21T13:01:00.003+11:00

I had a ball creating these ever so cute Christmas Tree decorations over the last few days. I say days as I had to wait for paint and mod podge to dry.

I used:- Kaisercraft MDF Christmas decorations.
Black pearls
Yellow pearls
Red pearls
Sparkle Mod Podge
Gold paint
Cheer collection papers from Kaiser.

You can purchase all these items in the online store at Scrapping Around.

Photos share

2008-11-21T12:47:00.004+11:00

Just thought I would share a couple of photos on how much fun was had last night by us all for Ben's 20th birthday.

We went to go-karting then out for dinner at Laporcheta's and then had a ball at Timezone. Charlotte and Chloe using the dance machine at Timezone.
Ben and Alex on one of those shoot them up games. Dom't they look intense LOL.

Hmm now whom is doing the bunny ears here? Would that be Ben's mother?

Ben, Tiff, Daniel, David and Alex getting ready to race.

Happy Birthday for yesterday Ben.

New Scrapping Toy

2008-11-19T22:11:00.004+11:00

Today I got my new scrappbooking toy. I am finally the proud owner of the Sizzix BIGkick.
I love the pink and white that this machine can in thats for sure. And I have so many of the older Sizzix dies that it isn't funny at all. Just didn't use them for ages as my Big Red Sizzix machine had been well and truly over worked. Now I will be able to use the cuttlebug embossing folders that I have with ease instead of being frustrated that the folders wont fit lenght ways into the machine.

I so love the fact that with this machine I am able to use other brands of die cuts. Yes I am sure it will void the manufacturers warranty for the Cuttlebug Embossing folders but hey I will be very very careful using them.

Have just been on Scrapping Around and they now stock lots and lots of the Cuttlebug embossing folders so that will be my next purchase this evening and I don't have to leave the house to get them :)

Scrapping Around Cyber Crop

2008-11-13T17:56:00.001+11:00

Our November CC will start on Thursday 13th and run till Monday 17th.
VIC 7:30 PM EDST.
ACT 7:30 PM
NSW 7:30 PM
NT 6:00 PM
QLD 6:30 PM
SA 7:00 PM
TAS 7:30 PM
WA 5:30 PM

prize packs for this months cyber crop are:-
Challenge #1 - $15.00 store gift voucher
Challenge #2 - 2 Breezy Designs Runway scrap kits valued at $18.90 each
Challenge #3 - $15.00 store gift voucher
Challenge #4 - Kaiser wooden canvas pack. (this pack will include one 12x12 wood canvas, 1 Medium wood canvas, 1 small wood canvas & 3 mini wood canvas)
Challenge #5 - $15.00 store gift voucher
Challenge #6 - 4 packets of Velvet papers from Pictured Memories valued at $3.60 each
Children's Challenge- Pastel cardstock pack from Grant Archival
Bingo prize - $10.00 store gift voucher
Treasure hunt prize - $10.00 store gift voucher
Trivia prize - $10.00 store gift voucher

To join in on all the fun come to the Forum tonight.

Busses and Daisy Don't Mix

2008-11-13T17:46:00.003+11:00

As you can see from the pictures below Busses and my poor Daisy don't mix well at all.
Silly bus tried to pass me yesterday morning while I was on my way to work.

Quotes Challenge @ Scrapping Around

2008-11-09T20:17:00.002+11:00

From December 8th 2008 with a break over the Christmas period (22nd of December till 5th of Jan).You will have one week to complete each quote challenge set by me.
Please come join me for this really fun challenge.
You can sign up here in the Scrapping Around Forum.

I will be showing the layouts I have created for the challenges here on my blog so stay tuned for some fun.

Family Acrylic Album

2008-11-05T08:53:00.004+11:00

Just thought I would share and acrylic album I made with you all for the retreat from Scrpping Around which was held in September. Only realised this morning that I hadn't posted it on my blog as yet. Last 2 pages. DD at 16 and DS aged 15
Inside cover and our oldest DS (he is 22)

Page 3 and 4. DD aged 20 and DD and her partner.

Front cover.

Will find the photos of the other projects we completed at the retreat and share them as soon as I do.

Halloween Photo share

2008-11-02T19:44:00.003+11:00

Just a few photos to share from last nights Halloween party at Chrystalfire's place.

Security and Zena
Viking warrior

Micheal Jackson / Pimp/ Mobster

The Godfather

Happy Halloween

2008-10-31T10:12:00.002+11:00

Found this will surfing the net and thought today was the right day to share it with you all.

Colour Challenge layouts for Scrapping Around

2008-10-30T10:06:00.006+11:00

I am having a ball completing the colour challenges that Renee is setting at Scrapping Around at the moment and thought I would share my first 4 weeks entries with you.

Week 4 - spring
Week 3 - LoveWeek 2 - Four Generations

Week 1 - Kim

Winners are choosen each week via a voting system in the forum and also from the views/ratings/comments on each layout in the gallery.

Honestly if your not a member of the wonderfully friendly forum at Scrapping Around you are missing some wonderful chat and challenges not to metion the prizes that are up on offer as to me these are just a bonus.

Christmas Cards part 1

2008-10-27T16:36:00.004+11:00

Have been creating my own Christmas cards slowly so thought I would just share them with you all here.

These were a small part of my DT work for Scrapping Around for October.

Girls Night Out

2008-10-27T16:31:00.001+11:00

At Kaisercraft Factory Outlet
La Trobe Terrace,
(Between Mc Canns Plumbing and Antique Shop,
next to James Harrison Bridge)

Next Monday 27th October

Starts at 7.30pm

Free Demo's, plus makes and takes!!!
Door Prizes and Supper Provided

Something for everyone and a great night out!

Please bring a New or Used in good condition Toy/Book or Puzzle Donation for Playgroup

50% retail sales goes to Playgroup
$9 from every $10 spent on Outlet Sales goes to Boys Home Charity

Products for Sale include
Paints, Brushes, Glue Stencils, Plaster Shapes, Craft Kits, Stamps and Pads, Scrapbook Supplies, Christmas Craft, Wood Products, Home Decor and more!

UP TO 30-90% OFF
Samples, Seconds and Discontinued Lines

Hope you can come..let me know if you can make it why not bring a friend or two or many?
Belinda Evans

Scrapping Around DT Call.

2008-10-24T11:17:00.001+11:00

Scrapping Around has vacancies for design team members!
As a design team member your role will be to help showcase products from our store.Your monthly kit will contain a variety of our products. Your monthly submissions may be used for our newsletter, featured items, design ideas or classes and will be posted in our gallery. We are looking for creative scrapbook, card, paper and digital artists. You should not be afraid to be creative, try new techniques and most of all enjoy having fun.

If chosen as a Scrapping Around Design Team Member you will be compensated in the following ways:
• You will receive a bimonthly kit for FREE! These are materials from the store that you use to create your designs . You keep all materials, but must use the items in the kit or any other additional items you may purchase at a discount from the store. Completed projects are yours to keep.
• 20 % off purchases from our store throughout your duration as a Design Team member and free shipping on orders that are shipped with the bimonthly creativity kit.Design Team commitment will be 6 months.For more information and a questionaire please contact Robert via email.Start date will be January/Febuary 2009

A little share from me

2008-10-18T10:50:00.005+11:00

Hi to all that read my blog, it's been a week or so since I last posted so thought I would share 2 of my layouts that I created as part of my DT commitments for Scrapping Around.
Vegemite Girl was inspired by the photos and ofcourse the label on the Vegemite jar.
Baby Girl allowed me to play with acetate for the 1st time. It's a pretty basic layout but the punched out acetate circles and flowers popped up with some scrap dots does give the layout a bit of omph I think.

Thanks for visiting and until next time stay safe and happy scrappin to you all.

Scrappin Friends Promo

2008-10-07T00:55:00.001+11:00

Scrapping Around is doing a member drive and their customers will be the winners.

Join us as a member in the Scrapping Around forum complete a few set tasks and you will recieve a $10.00 store coupon.

Join the Scrapping Around Gallery upload 15 scrapbooking layouts, cards or beyond the page projects and recieve another $10.00 store coupon to spend on some of our amazing products.

Main link for the site is Scrapping Around Don't forget to tell them that Moni sent you as that way I am also able to win some of these fantastic vouchers as you can never have too many scrapping supplies.

This promo will only last till Scrapping Around reaches 200 members so come on I know you will love hte friendly site and all that it has to offer.

World Card Making Day

2008-10-04T22:29:00.005+10:00

Today I created these cards to celebrate world card making day for Scrapping Around.
You will find my tutorial in their forum. I must say I had a ball playing with all the items even though there weren't that many of them.

I also created 2 turorials to go with these cards.

1 to make your stickers 3D and the other was on how to score cardstock or paper without using a scoring blade.

I am a huge fon of the Kaiser Cutter and I love my scoring blade almost as much as I love the shaped blades as I have never been a fan of shaped scissors at all. For some reason I can never get the cuts to line up like I want them too.

Free Wheelin' Promotion

2008-09-04T10:13:00.003+10:00

Dates: 1-30 September 2008

Promotion Details:
Buy a preselected stamp set from the main catalogue and receive the coordinating wheel for FREE! Options, prices, and bundled item numbers are listed below:

Item # 113968 Page #29 - Merry, Merry Bundle (includes Merry, Merry stamp set and All about Christmas jumbo wheel) Cost AUD $45.95

Item # 113969 Page #48 - Artfully Asian Bundle (includes Artfully Asian stamp set and Watercolor Vine jumbo wheel) Cost AUD $45.95

Item # 113970 Page #59 - Nursery Necessities Bundle (includes Nursery Necessities stamp set and Nursery Letters jumbo wheel) Cost AUD $56.95

Item # 113971 Page #80 - Bodacious Bouquet Bundle (includes Bodacious Bouquet stamp set and Bodacious jumbo wheel) Cost AUD $58.95

Item # 113972 Page #94 - Carte Postale Bundle (includes Carte Postale stamp set and Leaves à la Carte jumbo wheel) Cost AUD $48.95

Item # 113973 Page #105 - Priceless Bundle (includes Priceless stamp set and So Swirly jumbo wheel) Cost AUD $48.95

The only other thing I would recomend is that you also purchase one of our fantastic Jumbo Wheels even if you already have one.
These sets are a fantistic price and are sure to please not only card makers but scrappers as the jumbo wheels look fantastic on a layout as a border or decorative edge.

Getting to know you

2008-07-14T12:37:00.002+10:00

1. Who are you named after? My Aunties best friends at primary school
2. Are you married? Yes I am to the same man for 23 years now
3. Do you have children and if so their names & age? Mathew 22, Charlotte 20, Samantha (Sam) 17 & Alexander (Alex) 15
4. Any Pets. Too many. 1 dog blue heeler Crystal, 2 cats Garlfield and Storm, 1 rabbit Hoppy, and a puppy named Spike that is Sam's. Not sure what it is but its cute lol.
5. Where do you live? Geelong
6. Your Favorite Food? Anything someone else cooks for me. As this always makes a nice change.
7. Your Favorite Colour? Hmm Purple8. Your Favorite Movie/T.V Show? Meduim almost anything when I have time
9. What are you wearing right now? PJ's still
10. Last thing you watched on T.V? Pirates of the Carrabian dead mans chest and worlds end.
11. Would you rather hugs or kisses and why? Both as my family give fantastic hugs and kisses when I get them from my teens.
12. Favorite Smell? Freshly cooked bread always has been. Rob's aftershave
13. Colour of your car? Sheer Yellow
14. Do you prefer Morning or Night? Nights
15. Do you prefer Sunshine or Rain? Both love the sunshine to get out in and the rain at night to curl up to a good book with.16. When was the last time you cried? Wednesday when we found out Sam was having a boy I am a sook LOL
17. If you won Lotto what would you buy? Hmm not sure what I would buy other then our own home. The rest I think I would help my children and set up a trust fund for our grandchildren with.
18. Do you have a Favorite Scrapper and why? Don't have a favourite scrapper as I love my own style.
19. What magazines do you read? Dont read many mags at all but flick through Scrapbooking ones.
20. Do you prefer Paper or Digi Scrapping and why? Paper all the way but digi is fun.

Take the quiz and add it to your blog then please come back and let me know you have added it so that I can have a look.

Only 2 days to go to Win $100.00 of scrapping supplies

2008-07-09T00:09:00.002+10:00

Thats right there are only 2 days left to win $100.00 worth of scrapping supplies from Scrapping Around. if you haven't entered yet here is how to:-

Win $100.00 worth of scrapping supplies from Scrapping Around
Win $100.00 worth of goodies from our shopping cart.
This will include some items that we haven't even released to the public yet.

How:-

Become a registered member of our forum Promote our site on another site (your blog, another forum, etc.) Make sure your allowed to promote us if your on another site 1st please with that site owner as we don't want you to get into trouble. Include a link either to our home page or to the shopping cart or to the forum or all 3 if you are allowed
Post a message in the forum thread with a link to the site you promoted us on. This is so we can all have a look and also well you know we need to be able to check that your link works back to our site too.
Ask your friends to join us here on the forum. Once they have an account please ask them to post a message in our welcome thread as well as in this thread. Each new person that joins and is active in the forum ie:- weekly challenge, CC or FNGNI will also give you an entry into this draw.
This will be open to all our members until July 10th 2008.We will announce the winner over our July Cyber Crop weekend. (July 08 - Friday 11th till Monday 14th)

Stampin' Up! Forget-Me-Not Keeper No Longer Available

2008-07-05T13:01:00.000+10:00

The Forget-Me-Not Keeper (item 105525) is no longer available for purchase due to quality issues. We are currently working with our vendor to address these issues. At this time, we do not know if the product will again be available for purchase, but we will notify you as soon as we have more information.
Thank you for your understanding.

My Stampin' Up! Promos for July

2008-07-02T13:18:00.003+10:00

Spring 2008 Mini Catalogue.

I am now taking pre-orders for the new SPRING mini Catalogue.

There are 3 designer Series paper ranges.
lots of Christmas stampssome wonderful rubons and oh so much more in this mini catalogue.
All the stamp sets in the Spring mini Catalogue are die cut for your convenience. That means no trimming is required. All you need to do is peel away the adhesive backing and position the stamp on the wood block provided. How easy is that.

If you wish to receive one of these Spring mini catalogues from me in the post please email me today. Products in the catalogue are able to be pre-order with payment due on the 1st of August.
The Spring Mini Catalogue will run from 1st August till 30th Novenber 2008.

*************************************

Super Starter Kit Savings

From 1 July through 15 August, when you become a demonstrator, you'll receive $25 off the already low-priced Starter Kit!
That means when you become a demonstrator before 15 August*, you will start out with over $560 of Stampin' Up!'s high quality, one-of-a-kind stamping products and business supplies for just $299!
So what are you waiting for? Contact ME TODAY to get your super Starter Kit savings!

I also have some special joining gifts from me for all new demonstrators that join under me while this promo is going so don't forget to ask about them in your email.

Some of my Stampin' Up! Creations

2008-06-24T12:56:00.002+10:00

Just thought I would share some of my Stampin' Up! creations here with you.

We have a new addition to our family

2008-06-15T14:13:00.002+10:00

I am an aunty once again.

Beautiful Jack Maddox arrived yesterday.

He weighed in at 10.5 pounds.

Here he is with his mummy.

And a close up of the little man.

He sure looks like his sisters and it looks like he too will have a lovely head of blonde hair like them.

Win $100.00 worth of scrapping supplies from Scrapping Around

2008-06-13T23:05:00.002+10:00

Win $100.00 worth of goodies from our shopping cart.
This will include some items that we haven't even released to the public yet.

How:- Become a registered member of our forum

Promote our site on another site (your blog, another forum, etc.) Make sure your allowed to promote us if your on another site 1st please with that site owner as we don't want you to get into trouble. Include a link either to our home page Win $100.00 worth of goodies from our shopping cart. This will include some items that we haven't even released to the public yet.How:- Become a registered member of our forum Promote our site on another site (your blog, another forum, etc.) Make sure your allowed to promote us if your on another site 1st please with that site owner as we don't want you to get into trouble. Include a link either to our home page or to the shopping cart or to the forum or all 3 if you are allowed
Post a message in the forum thread with a link to the site you promoted us on. This is so we can all have a look and also well you know we need to be able to check that your link works back to our site too.
Ask your friends to join us here on the forum. Once they have an account please ask them to post a message in our welcome thread as well as in this thread. Each new person that joins and is active in the forum ie:- weekly challenge, CC or FNGNI will also give you an entry into this draw.
This will be open to all our members until July 10th 2008.We will announce the winner over our July Cyber Crop weekend. (July 08 - Friday 11th till Monday 14th)

eScape Promotion

2008-06-02T15:48:00.003+10:00

Put down the phone, turn off the computer, and break free from the ‘e’!

Remember when you got letters in your mailbox instead of your inbox? On 25 June 2008, Stampin’ Up! is taking the day to unplug and unwind, and reconnect on a personal level with friends and loved ones through handmade cards. And we invite you to eScape with us throughout the month of June!

Reconnect with your “wireless network” by attending an eScape event or hosting one of your own! Take advantage of the 25% discount on products in the eScape bundle to help you create that special message from the heart.

eScape Bundle (item 113705):

Description	Page Number	Price
Circle of Friendship stamp set	p. 112	$33.95
Love Notes assortment	p. 132	$13.50
1-1/4″ Circle punch	p. 142	$30.95
Total (non-bundled)		$78.40
eScape Bundle price		*$58.80*

Sorry all I have tried and tried but I just can't seem to adjust the post here on blogger so that the whole thing is together for you all.

So this looks like a darn long post when really it isnt :(

Extra! Extra! Stampin' Up!

2008-06-02T04:43:00.008+10:00

Stampin’ Up! hostesses get extra hostess awards 1 June-15 July, in addition to the already fantastic hostess benefits!

From 1 June to 15 July, Stampin’ Up! hostesses can earn an EXTRA $50 to use toward Stampin’ Up! products of their choice when they host a workshop totaling $700 or more!

This extra benefit is included along with the standard hostess benefits they receive when they host a workshop. The standard hostess benefits include:-

A free Idea Book & Catalogue 2008-2009 worth $12.95.
Free stamp sets only available to hostesses (with qualifying orders; select from the products on pages 17-24 of the catalogue).
Free Stampin’ Up! products of your choice
So this now means that with a $700 party total, you’ll receive $130 free products instead of the usual $80.

If you are in the Geelong Area and would like to book a party, just call or email me. If you AREN’T in my area, perhaps you’d like to have a Catalogue Party. Just collect orders from friends and family, email them or phone them through, and you’ll still benefit from the extra extra promotion!

Stampin' Up!

2008-06-02T04:31:00.005+10:00

I have joined Stanpin' Up! as a demonstrator.

If you wish to view an online catalogue you may do so by just clicking on the catalogue picture below.

If you wish to place an order or would like to contact me in regards to any Stampin' UP! products or information. Please email me.
Stampin' UP! has been going for over 18 years now so they aren't going to go anywhere but up in my opinion.

This was a long and hard decision to make after being a TLC consultant for quite a few years but with all the changes happening at TLC (Breezy Designs) I just felt it was the right move to make for myself.

I have a new toy to play with.

2008-05-28T21:25:00.004+10:00

My wonderful family bought me this amazing gift for Mother's Day this year its a Xyron Wishblade and I am loving it.

I love the fact that it is pink too even though I am not really a pink girl at all. Mind you I think we all go through different colours at some stage or another.

This is a picture of the 1st things I have cut out using the Wishblade.

I did it in just the basic software program that comes with the machine and choose the wingdings 2 setting as my text setting.

Thanks for popping in and looking at what I am up too.

There are so many new things I am doing but will save that for another post.

Top Line creations - New Beginnings

2008-04-21T08:28:00.003+10:00

Top Line Creations - Monique Benn - Member #421947
New Beginnings - yes TLC has changed no more consultants as such, we are all members - that also gives you the opportunity to become a member too - you can purchase direct online from TLC but still be associated with myself via a referral system and you will get 25% minimum savings on your product by becoming a Standard Member.

Choice Members - are those who take up the Artist Choice option and receive the monthly kit and therefore receive a 30% discount on standard retail for all their products.

Premier is if you wish to use the products for a business option or just want to do a large order every so often and refer people to get extra savings and bonuses - this is not for everyone.These options are all charged for but what a small price to pay to have all the new products at a great saving. - Yes NEW products will be available in June 2008.

For more information please visit my referal page

Up coming Cyber Crops

2008-04-16T10:47:00.004+10:00

Couple of places I love to hang around at are having some Cyber Crops so thought I would put the dates here for you all.

Scrapping Around is holding their monthly CC on Friday 25th of April and its starting at 1:30pm (Vic) as its Anazc Day. You can register etc here . As per normal there will be some fantatic prizes given away over the weekend for challenges and games.

Vicki's Venue is also holding a Cyber Crop in conjuction with MaDscraps & Now Scrapping.
Cropping starts at 8:00pm EST until midnight. The gallery will be open for uploads until Midnight {EST} Sunday 25th May. Each challenge layout entered will receive a ticket into the draw for a major prize draw and there will be RAK gifts for a winner from each challenge category. So come join the fun with Mistra, Vicki and Karen for a night of Creative Cyber Cropping. There are prizes to be won with challenges, games and chatting!

Getting to know me & you...??

2008-04-09T17:55:00.001+10:00

Thought this might be a fun way to getting to know my friends in bloggerland.

1. What time did you get up this morning? 8.30am2. Diamonds or pearls? diamonds
3. What two things do you always have with you? Mobile and purse
4. What is your favorite TV show? most police shows like Law & Order, NCIS, etc.
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? coffee
6. What is your favorite book? Dan Brown novels
7. What is your middle name? Louise
8. What food do you dislike? pumkin
9. What is your favorite CD? Anything by Suzi Quotro or Pink
10. What type of car do you drive? Hyundai Getz its brand new lol
11. Favorite sandwich? cheese
12. What characteristic do you despise? stuck up people
13. Favorite item of clothing? T-shirt and jeans
14. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? to Holland to see family
15. What colour is your bathroom? Blue
16. Favorite brand of clothing? target
17. Where would you retire to? home
18. What was your most recent memorable birthday? Mathew's 21st in 2007
19. Favorite saying? Laugh it off
20. When is your birthday? 18/09/1964
21. Are you a morning person or a night person? night
22. What is your shoe size? 6.5
23. Pets? 2 cats, 1 rabbit, 1 dog blue heeler
24. What did you want to be when you were little? mother
25. How old are you today? 43
26. What is your favorite candy? Potatoe chips, Dutch licorice
27. What is your favorite flower? Tulips
28. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? Everyday is special and different
29. What was the last thing you ate? Easter egg
30. What are you listening to right now? Samantha and Rob getting ready for work
31. If you were a crayon, what colour would you be? Purple
32. How is the weather right now? coolish
33. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Charlotte 10 minutes ago
34. Favorite soft drink? none i dont dirnk it often
35. Favorite restaurant? none
36. Hair colour? brown with grey highlights
37. Sibling(s)? 2 brothers
38. Favorite day of the year? Hmm tough one but I guess my Birthday
39. What was your favorite toy as a child? bike
40. Summer or winter? winter
41. Hugs or kisses? Both
42. Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate
43. When was the last time you cried? Saturday
44. What is under your bed? Nothing no room under there
45. Who is the friend you have had the longest? Barb
46. Favorite smell? Home made apple pie just out of the oven
47. What are you afraid of? Creepy crawlies
48. Plain, butter or salted popcorn? butter
49. How many keys on your key ring? 4
50. How many years at your current job? 22yrs
51. Favorite day of the week? Thursday (Pay day)
52. How many towns have you lived in? too many to count
53. Do you make friends easily ? sometimes

Please let me know when you have joined me in this via a comment.

The Amazing Scrap Race

2008-02-21T07:35:00.005+11:00

Starts 4th April till 15th of August.

Well it's on again ladies but with a twist or 2!!

This year we will be running the Amazing Scrap Race competition as it was run last year but there will be a second parallel competition for people who get sent home. This means that there will be two lots of prizes at the completion of the race!! Plus we will also be giving away fortnightly prizes.

Each fortnight we will post a challenge. The challenge will be posted on every second Friday evening for the duration of the race, and you then have 13 days to get your entry into the gallery by midnight of the Thursday two weeks after the challenge is posted.
The DT will vote on the Friday to determine who stays on the main leg of our race and who will leave for home.
The number being voted off the Amazing Scrap Race each week will depend on sign up numbers.
The winners of each fortnight will be posted on the Friday evening along with the next race challenge.
Once again we will be running a points system. You will get 5 points for every layout entered (maximum of 2 layouts per person), 5 points each time you come 1st in each leg of the race, 4 points for second and 3 point for third, 2 points for 4th and 1 point for 5th place.
Each round the DT and I will not only be voting for who stays on the main race but also for first, second, third, fourth and fifth on both The main race and the home race.
The winners each fortnight on both The main race and the home race will win a $10 voucher, second place will win a $5 voucher and third, fourth and fifth a gift in the mail as well as earning points for their totals.
The points will be used to determine who will be the winners and runner ups on The main race and the home race.
And look out for the roadblock and immunity challenges that may just fly you back into main race.

Prizes:-

In addition to the fortnightly prizes as outlined above there will be five major prizes -

ASR winner - $90 voucher and a guest design team spot.
ASR runner up - $80 voucher
Home Race winner - $50 voucher
Home Race runner up - $25 voucher

We are taking signs ups from today until the 1st of April 08. So let the sign ups begin!!

Just sharing a couple of Layouts and an Idea

2008-02-11T09:46:00.000+11:00

Layout Share for this week.
A moment in time is the layout I created about 2 weeks ago now for our weekly challenge the chalenge was to use doodling on your page.
I used A TLC runway kit called Tressie circles Kit but i changed the cardstock background colour as the blue was a bit too bright for my liking.

100% Boy
This Layout was created as part of the last weekends CC at Scrapping Around. It was a blind step -by-step challenge and was a whole lot of fun. I did have a few fears of it not working out as I knew this was the photo I wanted to use and these were the papers and colours. But you know not seeing what it might have looked like till after the steps were done does give one something to think about.

I used the following items on this Layout:-
Kaiser paper:- Lone Ranger collection - Shotgun P1283 5cm paper flowers in Taupe from green taraKaiser Rubons -Seals SB549100% boy chipboard word from ScrapletsStonewash Bazzill cardstock2 TLC heart stickers.Grungeboard Elements Stipes - Heart3D Kindy Glitz - Slick White on centres of flowerKidy Glitz - Crystalina on flower petals and Grungeboard heart.
For more great layouts from this challenge check out the gallery album.

Love me, Love my cat.
Monochomatic Orange well thats a colour I dont use much of at all. Not sure why as it isn't a colour I dont like. But our cat is ginger and these photos are 12mths old and were waiting in line nicely to be scrapped.

I have used:- Bazzill Apricot CS.
TLC Orange Thin Strip paper
Orange Butterflies Flozz Felt from KaiserCRAFT
Bella chipboard letters
2 Cream flowers from Green Tara that I inked Orange.
Mod podge sparkle on the chipboard letters.
Some Orange Dome stickers from my stash.

Besides the dome stickers you will find all the other products at Scrapping Around.
101 uses for a paper towel holder???
Well no not really but here is another use for one LOL. I saw this on scrapbook clubhouse and thought what a cool idea I will adapt that to my own needs and as we all know those Clip It storage ideas are fantastic but not something I would want to spend heaps on. I would rather by more paper and cardstock so I can scrap. This little beauty costed a total of $10.00 once you add the cost of the coloured cardboard I bought. Now I just went to the newsagent and bought a few thick sheets that I liked. But you can use chipboard if you have it on hand, and I am sure there would be other things you can think of to use. These inserts do help the A4 protector sheets stay upright.

So far I have 30 Protector sheets with plenty of room to add more as you can see.

My name...

2008-02-09T01:34:00.000+11:00

We have a what makes me me challenge going on at Scrapping Around. So I did a google search on my name, found out where my name originated from and it's meaning which I am putting on my layout. The I found this...

What Monique Means

You are confident, self assured, and capable. You are not easily intimidated.You master any and all skills easily. You don't have to work hard for what you want.You make your life out to be exactly how you want it. And you'll knock down anyone who gets in your way!
You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life.You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you.At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself.
You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people.You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts.You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.
You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing.You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long.You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.
People see you as a complete enigma, and only you truly understand who you are.You spend most of your time introspecting and seeking truth.You're a very interesting person... but not many people know you enough to realize it.
You are a very lucky person. Things just always seem to go your way.And because you're so lucky, you don't really have a lot of worries. You just hope for the best in life.You're sometimes a little guilty of being greedy. Spread your luck around a little to people who need it.
You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

What's" Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Not sure if this is really me but then again not sure if it's not me either so maybe someone whom knows me well will answer that question for me one day.

Have fun with this one too.

You Are An Iris

2008-02-05T12:09:00.000+11:00

I found this in rubyred's blog and well thought it would be fun to see what flower I am.

You Are An Iris

You are a unique person who seeks out novelty in life.
An inspiration seeker, you often have to change scenery to recharge.
You don't deal well with structure or rules. You need to do it your own way.
Your ideal relationships are free and flowing. No one can tie you down.

What Flower Are You?

So follow the link answer a few questions and come back to tell me what kid of flower you are.

My 101 in 1001 days

2008-02-05T11:49:00.000+11:00

My challenge to you all is to join me in this challenge.
I need the support so once you have read this please join in on your blog and we can then support each other.

Here is my list.
I can tell you this one wasn't too easy to do...but I did it finally.

Creative/Crafty.
1. Submit my scrapbooking projects to a magazine at least 10 times no matter what.(0/10)
2. Take a picture of something different every day for a month. (0/30)
3. Learn to use my camera better.
4. Start and finish an Album about me and my likes/dislikes etc
5. Make one night every week scrap night for the entire 1001 day run. (0/143)
6. Finish scrapbooking our children’s baby albums.(0/4)
7. Create a canvas for each of our children. (0/4)
8. Try a new technique once a month (0 /33)
9. Go to a retreat at least once.
10. Go to a crop at our LSS.
11. Attend a workshop not run by me.
12. Finish our Wedding Album.
13. Get Glamour shots done.
14. Finish knitting Charlotte’s scarf that I started 3 years ago.
15. Create and scrapbook a recipe file.
16. Hand make all my birthday cards for 2008.

Food & Drink
17. Try 10 new restaurants.
18. Drink 2 litres of water every day for a month.
19. Write a meal plan for at least 2 weeks and stick to it.
20. Go wine tasting.
21. Cook every night for a month.
22. Try a new food at least once a month (0/33)
23. Don’t eat take away food for a month.

Healthy Mind & Body.
24. Go for a walk every night for a month.
25. Quite smoking for ever.
26. Eat 3 pieces of fruit a day for a month.
27. Go to the Dentist for a check up.
28. Take a class at the gym.
29. Go to a day spa and be pampered.
30. Have a hair cut and colour.
31. Take up a sport and do it once a week.
32. Go swimming once a week for 2 month’s straight.
33. Eat 20 new healthy things I have never tried before.
34. Eat Breakfast every day for a month.(I don’t do this now)

Cultural
35. Attend a rock concert.
36. Attend a play.
37. Read books by a new author.
38. Read all the books written by Dan Brown.
39. Visit the Dymocks website and pick out 15 books to read.
40. Join the local library.
41. Visit the local Aboriginal centre.
42. Read 5 Classic books.
43. Vote in the Federal elections.Financial
44. Create a will.

Home
45. Create household budget for each week and stick to it. (0/143)
46. Save $1.00 a day for the duration of this. ($0/$1001)
47. Pay phone bill in full each month. (0/33)
48. Pay off car loan.
49. Buy new bed room suite.
50. Buy new lounge room furniture.
51. Donate old furniture to a charity.
52. List some items to sell on an auction site.
53. Buy a good vacuum cleaner.
54. Buy our own home.
55. Switch all our light bulbs to the energy efficient ones.
56. Buy a fireproof safe & store documents.
57. Start a Christmas club.

Work
58. Run some paying workshops from home once a month.(0/33)
59. Run workshops or classes at the community centre.
60. Advertise my online store better.
61. Do a letterbox drop 5 times.(0/5)
62. Find more wholesalers.
63. Stick to my business plan.
64. Update website every 2 weeks.
65. Send out newsletter to members each month. (0/33)
66. Create 1 new tutorial each month for the members of my forum.(0/33)

Life
67. Blog everyday for a month.
68. Find a quote and share it every day for a month.
69. Organize my scrapping space better.
70. Participate in a charity event.
71. Treat myself to one silly, indulgent, uplifting purchase each month.(0/33)
72. Visit friends once a month for coffee and a chat. (0/33)
73. Write down one thing I'm thankful for everyday for 1 month.
74. Be more organised with birthdays.
75. Start a journal and write in it once a week.(0/143)
76. Take up a course and finish it.
77. Celebrate Charlotte’s 21st in a big way in 2009.
78. Visit my mum once a month for 6mths straight.
79. Get the Children's Birth certificates for them to use as ID. (most places in Oz don't accept extracts any more.)

Happiness
80. Have a honeymoon.
81. Send a card once a month to someone I care about.
82. Go watch the kids surf at least 6 times.
83. Take a photo of a sunset.
84. Go out with DH to a movie no kids.
85. Go out with DH for dinner no kids.
86. Host a get-together for our friends.

Home
87. Paint inside the house.
88. Plant a veggie patch.
89. Clean out my wardrobe and donate what I don’t want or need.
90. Dust once a week for 2 months straight.
91. Organise Tupperware cupboard and keep it that way for a month.
92. Organise my books, DVDs and CD shelves.
93. Clean up under car port.
94. Donate all our old clothes to charity.Travel.
95. Go to Tasmania for a holiday.
96. Get a passport.
97. Visit all the theme parks in Queensland.
98. Travel overseas.
99. Go to the beach at least 10 times.
100. Visit all the states in Australia.
101. Travel to the snow for a weekend.

So come on tell me what your 101 goals/challenges are?

Moving everything

2008-02-05T11:41:00.000+11:00

Well I have decided to de-cluter some things in my life.
My scrapping space is clean and I can find things so it's time to de-cluter my on line life so I am moving all my personal blogs into on and keeping them with my business blogs so I know where I am going. Well thats the aim of this blog.

I will tell you now what whith running an on-line store, classes at home, classes at our local community centre tarting soon, you are bound to not see me post on all 3 blogs but I will now be able to spread it all and place it all in the right blog for you to read.

I have decided to do a couple of posts today here as they cover different things and I being the organised person I am ....NOT thought it would be better to just have seperate posts so you will see them in the side and be able to follow what you like.