Working on my dream…

It’s been a busy few days, nothing too exciting but we did go to Mairangi Bay Park yesterday (ANZAC Day). It was gorgeous autumn weather and everyone was out enjoying it, nice to see lots of families out having fun together – isn’t that what the Anzac’s fought for?

So we took Joshie’s bike, he’s only had it a couple of months and hasn’t ridden it much but I can see it being taken out with us a lot more often now. This kid is going to be able to achieve whatever he sets his mind to, just look at the determination on his face!

Lukey was his usual laid back self, chomping on a rusk under the shade of a tree in the sunshine…

He was happy just to watch the kids play and have cuddles. He’s teething big time at the mo but is such a little trooper that he doesn’t get too whingy with it, gotta love that!

They say what you put out into the universe comes back to you ten fold, and I’d have to say I’d believe it. A few weeks back I did a RAK and Sonya was the lucky winner. Well look what the courier delivered to me on Friday:

I was completely overwhelmed and my favourite thing is this:

a stunning handmade journal. I got all teary when I saw it as it’s just so beautiful and I know the work and thoughts that went into making it for me. I’m a sentimental sod but I just love it so much. She also sent a lovely card she’d made and also made one for Joshie that he could colour in (how thoughtful is that!?!) along with a sticker book (which he was so excited about) and 2 packets of choccie buttons that didn’t last long enough to be photographed. Thank you so much Sonya, you’re amazing

Ok, something to share. Well I wasn’t going to tell everyone that I’ve decided to apply for the Prima DT but then I thought why not? If they want me on their team I’ll be there like a shot but if not, then I’ve nothing to be embarrassed about by applying but not making the cut and I figure at least I’ll have tried. So I’ve been playing with their gorgeous stuff (what torture – NOT!)… lol… and did this one using a whole lot of Prima goodness along with the Storybook cartridge and my Cricut (which has had a dusting off since Christmas and is probably now over-utilised!)… I can see some new blade purchases coming…

I’ve got a couple of other things I’m working on at the moment too, so stay tuned for more reveals!

If you’re free in September don’t forget to book your place at Megan’s Retreat in Auckland, spaces are filling fast and we’re almost 75% booked already. I’m teaching a very cool Twiddleybitz layout class and Leanne has something rather special for everyone so don’t miss out!!

L x

Going Au Naturale

I’ve been busy as a bee lately but managed to find the time to create this super cute kit! it’s got 10 papers and 33 gorgeous embellishments and would suit pretty much any theme you have! It’s available in my store right now or very shortly from Scrapbook Outlet.

And here’s a sample featuring Lukey:

And finally a freebie for you (just click to download):

I should have been a boy…

I don’t ‘do’ pink. I don’t wear high heels (even if I was short I wouldn’t). I don’t do much in the way of makeup. I hate having my hair done. I have 2 handbags – one backpack and one purse type. I have a pair of slippers, 2 pairs of slipon sneakers, a pair of jandals and a pair of boots. That’s it.

So when I saw ‘dogfight’ on the What’s on in Auckland guide yesterday I wanted to go, despite having a horrible cold. Now in dogfight I’m not talking about the woof variety, that’s disgusting… this is what we went to see… Ok so we didn’t go to see Joshie pointing but he was pretty excited about being at the gun emplacements with the tunnels (although we didn’t go through them as he was being naughty and wouldn’t stay with us!)…

So we sat around on North Head for half an hour in the sun, waiting for it to start… and it did … see the flames from the sea? anti-aircraft type of stuff happening as the warcraft did spins etc over Mission Bay Beach. We were on the other side and it looks more distant that it actually was, but it was very cool.

They even managed to shoot one down (almost but it was really well done!)

It didn’t last long and anyone who wasn’t aware it was happening would’ve been wondering what the hell was going on and thinking we were under attack. It was all in the name of promoting the new miniseries The Pacific on TV tonight… good fun!

So nice to have had an afternoon in the sun, definitely a perk up for a sick chook.

L x

Back to Basic’s

Basic Grey that is.

My love affair with Basic Grey has returned. After going through that 7-year-itch part of our relationship, my eyes had wandered. There was still love, but lust had blindsided me temporarily. After some much needed scrap therapy, we’re in a good place, Basic Grey and me. We’ll make it. Together…

And this is the layout that brought back the love, it’s in the latest Basic Grey newsletter: http://basicgrey.com/freedomweb/clientuploads/newsletter/CNL_0410.pdf

Ok… so here you go…

a layout. I did this as a submission for a Memory Makers books call and it wasn’t accepted. That’s ok, I think the style is probably a bit non-scrappy for what they were looking for but I like it anyway Congrats to a certain friend of mine though who had a layout accepted for it!! woohooo and go you!! I won’t reveal who it is on here, she can do that on her own blog but I’m so damned proud of her!

I used the gorgeous Twiddleybitz opening gates on this one, it’s about 1″ thick but will look gorgeous in a shadowbox frame which is what I plan to do with it.

So onwards and upwards!! had some happy mail today though so all is good in my little world

Took Joshie to the dentist this morning too. I was dreading it after the performance last time, thought I’d be holding him down again. But no. He laid down and put on his glasses and was just perfect. He got a little tetchy at the end as he’d been there a while by then (we let pregnant lady suffering from morning sickness who’d already had a crappy morning go before us). He got a new hotwheels car as a treat and has stayed home with me today, just us as mum has got Lukey for me. It’s been a good day!!

Tomorrow we’re heading to the Easter Show, Saturday we’re cleaning up the old house in preparation for Steve’s dad coming up to help us paint next week, Sunday is off to Drury for the corn maze Easter egg hunt and Monday will be spent at home, cleaning up and chilling out! Busy weekend ahead and I can’t wait!

L x