Sassy Scrapper | Project Life Week 22...

Hi Friends! Sorry.. I am a day late with posting this, but I wanted to share with you my PL spread, Week 22 | May 26 - June 1 which is up over at the Sassy Scrapper blog.

 

 

 

I hope you will get the chance to visit Sassy and check out the details.  Thanks so much for visiting today..x

 

 

 

 

Sassy Scrappers | Project Life Week One...

Hello Friends.  *grin* or maybe that should be a *bashful grin* because I know how terrible I've been at blogging over the school holidays. But hopefully now that my three older children are back at school (for the second week), I can finally find my routine again.  May I repeat...Hopefully.

I have some wonderful news to share today.  Recently I was asked if I'd like to join the team over at Sassy Scrappers.  My role would be to play with Project Life products, create gorgeous pocket pages and record my family's journey along the way.  How could I refuse! LOL.  And now, I no longer have an excuse not to finish that spread from week... whatever... *grin*  I'm excited and very honoured that Olga has faith in me to pull this off.  I can't wait to share my PL spreads with you (and so far five weeks into the year, I. Am. Up. To. Date!!!)

 

 

Up on the Sassy Scrappers blog today I am sharing my first post and Week One spread.  I'd be ever so pleased if you could take the time to visit and check it out.

 

 

 

There are more details and close ups shared, along with my thought process and weekly tips. I really can't wait to share this journey with you.  My excitement is close to bubbling over!  (Or is that because I'm back at the keyboard blogging again?) Either way, I'm glad you've popped in to say hi today.  Thanks so much for visiting...x 

 

 

 

 

 

Jillibean Soup | Strawberry...

Hello Friends.  Today I have a double spread layout to share.  Yep. You read that correctly.. A DOUBLE!!!

 

"Pick Your Own Strawberry"

 

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products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Jillibean Soup; alpha - Jillibean Soup; other - Jillibean Soup: soup labels, banner bites, pea pod parts; pearls, mist, toothpicks; tools - typewriter.

Just recently we took the kids to a local strawberry farm.  These farms are so close to us, I really don't know why we haven't been there before!  It's been on our list of things to do for sometime and now we can tick it off.  No doubt, we will be going back at least a few more times before the season ends. 

The kids were shown the correct way to pick the fruit and they learnt quite a lot about growing strawberries from our charming host, Percy.  There are signs all over the farm telling you not to eat the strawberries as you pick them.  They really need to be washed first.  *grin*  But Percy kept picking them and telling us to try them.  He had a real soft spot for the kids.  And as he was the boss... well, we weren't going to get in trouble!  Besides he was eating them just as much as the kids were! *grin*

 

I've teamed these photos up with the gorgeous Jillibean Soup: Coconut Lime collection and I've done quite a bit of fussy cutting.

I actually quite enjoyed creating this double page spread.  And it surprised me too! LOL!  Maybe I just needed the right collection of photos to scrap.  *grin* Thanks for visiting..x

 

The Scrapbook Store | Trains...

Oh My!!  If you have little (or even big) boys who are crazy for outdoor activities, then I highly recommend the new Echo Park - Scoot collection!  This is exactly what I got in my DT kit from The Scrapbook Store!  And I am loving it!!

Last year, we visited the Qld Workshop Rail Museum.  It was pure heaven for my boys.  Even my daughter enjoyed herself!  :)  This paper collection has really allowed me to showcase the museum without the page becoming too theme-y.. IYKWIM!  *grin*

 

 

"All for the love of Trains"

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Echo Park, Scoot; alpha - American Crafts thickers (grey), Kaisercraft tiny alphas; other - Echo Park: elements stickers; skewer, ScrapFX chipboard (train), black paint; tools - silhouette, foam tape, black pen (sharpie).

The little chipboard train from ScrapFX was painted black and mounted on a skewer with some banner flags.  It also helps connect the top photo with the rest of the cluster.  The title is an eclectic mix of alphas, much like the layering of patterned papers. 

 

I've still got a few more LOs to come using these bright and energetic patterned papers!  If you would like to get your hands on some, please visit Suzanne's shop, The Scrapbook Store, to make a purchase..x

Thanks for visiting..x

 

 

Holiday Round-up...

Hello all.  The last few days have been so very busy!  And even though I love having the kids home from school... I am also quite looking forward to them being back there!  LOL!!  All of a sudden there is a stillness in the house and a little peace that feels so soothing! hahaha...

Last Thursday, my Mum came for a whirl wind visit.  She wanted to see us all while she had time off during the school holiday (she is a school nurse).  We didn't tell the kids she was coming until the day before! HA!!  I love sneaking these surprises onto them! 

As you can tell, except for maybe Cam... well... definitely except Cam... they were pretty excited to see her! hee hee..  I think Cam was too cranky from lack of sleep to be pleasant that morning.  Oh well.. He did warm up in the end.  I promise!!

While she was here we visited the local Warplane Museum.  The boys wanted to go and see the bombers!  And to be honest, I didn't even know this place existed!  What's that saying about not seeing the things in your own back yard?  Anyway..  We all had fun checking out this little museum, in a hangar, at the local aerodrome.  Who knew?... (ahem.. not me!!!!)

There are a lot of things to see in one space.  And beside the actual planes, there are replica models, uniforms, memorabilia, wartime "trophies" and much to the delight of my boys... bombs!!!!

Two hangars down from the museum, there are a group of volunteers who are rebuilding a magnificent plane... if you are into that sort of thing.  But somehow, you can't help but get swept up with the enthusiasm of the kids.  This is The Beaufort Bomber.  After its completion (and the team need a further $2million), it will be the last remaining plane of its type in the world.  I can't help but think that this is such a wonderful achievement.

This place isn't an actual museum.  It is a working hangar but for a few $$ donation, you can come and look at it.  If you are a true enthusiast, you might be allowed to go inside.  Our friend Bill, who is a war historian, was given this privilege.  The kids got as close as this...

..and this!

I know this is another photo heavy post and if you have stuck with me this far, you are to be congratulated!  LOL!  So, I'll leave it at that for now. Thanks for visiting...x :)

Sunday Picnics...

...always lead to new adventures and fun discoveries.  :)  You see... We generally don't go down to our local playground but rather to our local State Forrest or National Park...

Where we seem to get a much better view!  And along the way we always tend to get side tracked, detoured or even too curious to go past some points of interest and for all the right reasons!  Have a look at what we found this time!!!

The water was gorgeous, both in temperature and clarity.  Definitely a spot we will return to.  And hopefully we will be better prepared for swimming too! LOL!  Yep.  It was hot enough for us to be tempted into the water, knowing that we didn't bring towels or swimming togs with us.

And after we finally dragged ourselves out of the water hole, we detoured again to find some nice easy bush walks with teeny-tiny waterfalls at the end. :)

It was such a lovely day away from being at home.  And I'll even forgive Liam for saying we could've just stayed at home, with the a/c going, sitting on the couch, watching a nature chanel on tv!!  sheesh boy!!!  LOL!

And this coming from the boy who did quite a bit of exploring today anyway!  I'm sure he says these things just to tease!!  :D

But after all the sightseeing we did, we eventually ended up at a lovely day use area for our little camping family picnic.

I soooo love these days.  Thanks for visiting..x

Family...

Wow!  Is it Friday already???!  Seriously??!  I guess I have been busy this week not to see the days go by...  LOL!

Today I just wanted to share some photos for the family (and anyone else) to see.  It is all a bit of a blur at the moment and I've been meaning to post these photos all week..... (insert chirping cricket noise here)! :D

Last Sunday (see what I mean!!) we spent the afternoon at the beach.  It was a really nice break from the usual routine of housework, cooking and organising the kids for school the next day!  Of course all that had to be done after we got back from the beach but it was still a lovely reprieve not having to do it in that moment.  There's something to be said about procrastinating!  LOL!

Anyway... we had a lovely time with our good friends.  And the surf was still quite busy at 5 o'clock in the afternoon.

There was lots of running and jumping to be done as soon as we hit the sand...

And then we discovered the new Baywatch team on Bribie!  bwahahaha! 

Does anyone need rescuing?  Anyone....? (insert some more chirping crickets here!!)

Nope.  They're good.  No rescuing needed here..

And probably not here either!!  Bwahahaha!  But boy does this boy crack me up with his "posing"!!!!!

Thanks for visiting. Hope you have a lovely weekend...x

Our Weekend past...

Oh my!  You certainly know that Summer is approaching.  Especially when it hits 30+ degrees in the early days of Spring! LOL!  So what do you do when the weather warms up.  Go swimming of course.  And get yourself thoroughly dunked!  Hahaha... ooops sorry kids.  (But it was funny!)

Here's a little share of where we went...

Hmmm.  Obviously not the beach!

But a stunning little creek in a nearby National Park.  Look at how clear the water is!!  What that photo doesn't tell you however, is how FREEZING cold it was.  Numbing in fact.  And how reluctant the kids were to get into the water after dipping their toes in.  So we resorted to this....

Poor Ethan.  bwahahaha... (sorry.  forgot!) hee hee..  It was all in fun.  And he got his own back anyway, when our friend Calvin wasn't looking!

Here are a few more photos from our day.  And yes.  I even got my feet wet!!

Oh!  And did I mention the wildlife was out and about???

He was pretty big and I didn't like the way he was looking at me.  So we moved on.  Fast.

What did you do on the weekend? Thanks for visiting..x