My first tagging courtesy of Diane. I nearly forgot about it, sorry Diane.
So here's what happens.
You answer questions about yourself, then at the end of your post, tag 4 other people, leaving a message on their blog to say they've been tagged.
And also let the person who tagged you know that you've answered their questions.
So here's the questions:
Question 1: Ten years ago.......I was single again!!
After 2 years of trying to resolve our differences, I finally realized my marriage was over.
We had grown apart, both taking different paths in life.
It was very daunting, taking on a mortgage on my own and not having anyone to kill the spiders, but I made it!!
Question 2: Five things on todays 'to do' list: Finish the washing and wash the floors.
Start a few of the Savvy July monthly challenges. Go bra shopping, I desperately need some new ones. Re-make the guest bed, after my girlfriend stayed over to look after Harry.
Thanks Cattie!!
Question 3: Snacks I enjoy: Turkish Delights top my list. Don't mind dry biscuits and dips.
Question 4: Things I would do if I was a millionaire: I am pretty happy with what I have, but I would pay off my family members mortgages and our of course, then set-up a really cool scrap room!! And would be happy not to work anymore!!
Question 5: Places I have lived: Port Augusta, Seaton. Mansfield Park, Kidman Park, Birkenhead, Reynella and South Plympton.
and so I tag: Jess C (2CC), Kylie, Vic (lola-V) and Renee (2CC)
Hope you'll play along.
Friday, 11 July 2008
Monday, 7 July 2008
Scrapbook Savvy July Ad challenge
This month's Ad I have chosen for it's simplicity.
Lots of 'White Space' on the page or it could be room for you to add your personal touch.
My sample started of simple, but I am sure you all know me well enough by now, so lets just say I have added my own style to it.
Anyway you know the drill, use this how you like.
Will it be a page plan for you, do you like the colours or could we see a page about your love for coffee?? Take it where it needs to go and have fun with it.
Here is my creation, I had some fun with this, I liked my bubbles!!
Lots of 'White Space' on the page or it could be room for you to add your personal touch.
My sample started of simple, but I am sure you all know me well enough by now, so lets just say I have added my own style to it.
Anyway you know the drill, use this how you like.
Will it be a page plan for you, do you like the colours or could we see a page about your love for coffee?? Take it where it needs to go and have fun with it.
Here is my creation, I had some fun with this, I liked my bubbles!!
2CC July Kit and Review
Please give a BIG round of applause for the 2CC JULY KIT, this month the kit is filled with the beautiful double sided papers from Tinkering Ink Alfresco collection.
You will find a gorgeous blend of pink, orange and green, with a variety of shades ranging from very strong pinks to more subtle mint green.
The papers have a perfect balance of large and small patterns to create with and included some solid plain matching colours.
I have to be honest with you all, when I first discovered what was in this month’s kit, I was a little rattled. I mean, what was this ‘Boy Scrapper’ from Aus going to do with all this pink!! And it was my month to review the kit.
But not wanting to be beaten, I patiently awaited the kits arrival.
When it turned up on my doorstep, I slowly opened the box and laid it out on the table. Still a little scared I might say, but I wanted to tackle head on!!
WELL, to my amazement and joy, these papers just came together so easily.
They were a dream to put together and only left me wanting more.
It is a fabulous range, one I feel I have given a good nudge.
You will receive 7 sheets of well weighted DOUBLE-SIDED patterned paper.
You will find awesome fresh designs on both sides of the papers.
Some papers include similar patterns on both sides, but they are different sizes for the perfect co-ordination.
The Bazzill cardstock is a great match in 2 different colours and the kit also includes a sheet of Bazzill Bling-Diva, very apt for this range.
The embellishments with this kit are beyond words and generous in quantity.
Imagination Project Alpha Rub-ons in pink, they are very easy to use and have plenty of letters. Next the Making Memories stunning Animal Crackers Ella Felt Shapes, these are just way too cute and a great variety is included in the kit.
My favourite piece in the kit, a sheet of the fabulous Hambly Studio 12x12 Overlay.
The possibilities for this Overlay are endless, check out the DT gallery for plenty of ideas. The We R Memory Keepers Gromlets match beautifully with the papers and are very easy to use. I loved using the Autumn Leaves - Heather Bailey Freshcut Die-cut Flourishes, a perfect inclusion with the floral patterns on the papers.
As usual, the ribbons finished the kit off nicely.
But wait, there was an extra treat included in this already fabulous kit.
Something you would never have seen before and were there debut appearance.
Alicia Barry Designs presents to you the STUNNING handmade Butterflies.
They are 3 dimensional and entirely made from hand, they are exceptional!!
Check them out here for more details,
http://www.aliciabarrydesigns.etsy.com/
The Kit Add-On this month is the ideal addition to these papers;
The Imaginisce Pink Blossom Brads are lovely as flower centres or directly attached to your layout. I fell in love with the Heidi Swapp Gel Blossoms – Kiwi and combined them with my flowers for extra depth on the page and the Me & My Big Ideas Fresh Blooms Rub-Ons were also easy to apply and matched really well with the collection.
So don’t just stand there reading, if you haven’t already, you need to head over to www.2croppincousinz.com and purchase this must have beautifully co-ordinated brightly coloured kit.
Trust me; you will not regret it for a moment. ENJOY!!
I had so much using this kit, I decided this girl can do PINK!!
This is what I came up with,
You will find a gorgeous blend of pink, orange and green, with a variety of shades ranging from very strong pinks to more subtle mint green.
The papers have a perfect balance of large and small patterns to create with and included some solid plain matching colours.
I have to be honest with you all, when I first discovered what was in this month’s kit, I was a little rattled. I mean, what was this ‘Boy Scrapper’ from Aus going to do with all this pink!! And it was my month to review the kit.
But not wanting to be beaten, I patiently awaited the kits arrival.
When it turned up on my doorstep, I slowly opened the box and laid it out on the table. Still a little scared I might say, but I wanted to tackle head on!!
WELL, to my amazement and joy, these papers just came together so easily.
They were a dream to put together and only left me wanting more.
It is a fabulous range, one I feel I have given a good nudge.
You will receive 7 sheets of well weighted DOUBLE-SIDED patterned paper.
You will find awesome fresh designs on both sides of the papers.
Some papers include similar patterns on both sides, but they are different sizes for the perfect co-ordination.
The Bazzill cardstock is a great match in 2 different colours and the kit also includes a sheet of Bazzill Bling-Diva, very apt for this range.
The embellishments with this kit are beyond words and generous in quantity.
Imagination Project Alpha Rub-ons in pink, they are very easy to use and have plenty of letters. Next the Making Memories stunning Animal Crackers Ella Felt Shapes, these are just way too cute and a great variety is included in the kit.
My favourite piece in the kit, a sheet of the fabulous Hambly Studio 12x12 Overlay.
The possibilities for this Overlay are endless, check out the DT gallery for plenty of ideas. The We R Memory Keepers Gromlets match beautifully with the papers and are very easy to use. I loved using the Autumn Leaves - Heather Bailey Freshcut Die-cut Flourishes, a perfect inclusion with the floral patterns on the papers.
As usual, the ribbons finished the kit off nicely.
But wait, there was an extra treat included in this already fabulous kit.
Something you would never have seen before and were there debut appearance.
Alicia Barry Designs presents to you the STUNNING handmade Butterflies.
They are 3 dimensional and entirely made from hand, they are exceptional!!
Check them out here for more details,
http://www.aliciabarrydesigns.etsy.com/
The Kit Add-On this month is the ideal addition to these papers;
The Imaginisce Pink Blossom Brads are lovely as flower centres or directly attached to your layout. I fell in love with the Heidi Swapp Gel Blossoms – Kiwi and combined them with my flowers for extra depth on the page and the Me & My Big Ideas Fresh Blooms Rub-Ons were also easy to apply and matched really well with the collection.
So don’t just stand there reading, if you haven’t already, you need to head over to www.2croppincousinz.com and purchase this must have beautifully co-ordinated brightly coloured kit.
Trust me; you will not regret it for a moment. ENJOY!!
I had so much using this kit, I decided this girl can do PINK!!
This is what I came up with,
Thursday, 26 June 2008
2CC Birthday Bash this weekend
2 Croppin Cousinz is turning 2-Happy Birthday Girls!!
Hope you get a chance to drop by for a chat.
Lots happening all weekend, it kicks-off about 10.00am AEST.
There are projects, challenges and games, plenty to keep you busy and great prizes up for grabs!!
Hope you get a chance to drop by for a chat.
Lots happening all weekend, it kicks-off about 10.00am AEST.
There are projects, challenges and games, plenty to keep you busy and great prizes up for grabs!!
Sale at Savvy
As we come to the end of the financial year, we need to do our stocktake...and we'd rather sell it than count it!
So we're inviting you to take a massive everything in the store.
You need to enter the discount code SAVVY30 as you go through the checkout.
Please note that our free postage offer is not available during our sale. Postage will be charged on all orders at our standard $6.50 for regular post, and an additional $2.50 to have the parcel posted registered.
This is a genuine sale, with 30% off our already lower than RRP prices.
The sale starts now, and goes through until 23.59pm (EST) on Saturday 28June. That's 3 days only!
We only have these massive sales twice a year, so why not stock up on your favourite products, or buy something you've had your eye on for a while.
Be sure to grab a bargain while stocks last!
Sale conditions:
* only available on items in stock
* discount code MUST be entered. Sorry..no code-no discount!
* orders are processed in order of receipt
* we try to keep stock up-to-date, but please accept our apologies in advance if your choice is not available at the time of processing your order. You will be contacted by email for an alternative or refund.
* no free postage...all orders will be charged a standard $6.50 postage charge
* not valid with any other offer or coupon, except Savvy Lifetime Loyalty Discount will still be automatically applied to your sale order.
* payment by direct debit is acceptable, but payment MUST be received by 02 July08 at latest, otherwise stock will be returned to the store. No exceptions.
* due to the high volume of orders we receive at sale time, please expect order processing time to be delayed.
So we're inviting you to take a massive everything in the store.
You need to enter the discount code SAVVY30 as you go through the checkout.
Please note that our free postage offer is not available during our sale. Postage will be charged on all orders at our standard $6.50 for regular post, and an additional $2.50 to have the parcel posted registered.
This is a genuine sale, with 30% off our already lower than RRP prices.
The sale starts now, and goes through until 23.59pm (EST) on Saturday 28June. That's 3 days only!
We only have these massive sales twice a year, so why not stock up on your favourite products, or buy something you've had your eye on for a while.
Be sure to grab a bargain while stocks last!
Sale conditions:
* only available on items in stock
* discount code MUST be entered. Sorry..no code-no discount!
* orders are processed in order of receipt
* we try to keep stock up-to-date, but please accept our apologies in advance if your choice is not available at the time of processing your order. You will be contacted by email for an alternative or refund.
* no free postage...all orders will be charged a standard $6.50 postage charge
* not valid with any other offer or coupon, except Savvy Lifetime Loyalty Discount will still be automatically applied to your sale order.
* payment by direct debit is acceptable, but payment MUST be received by 02 July08 at latest, otherwise stock will be returned to the store. No exceptions.
* due to the high volume of orders we receive at sale time, please expect order processing time to be delayed.
Tuesday, 10 June 2008
The time is near!!
Don't forget this Friday, yes you guessed it 'Friday the 13th', it is our bi-monthly Cybercrop at Scrapbook Savvy.
Starts 8.00pm EST sharp, makes sure you bring your lucky charms!!
And don't forget I have an awesome RAK up for grabs for the person who finishes the weekend with the most points.
Just to give you an idea of the goodies........................
does any one like Grungeboard!!!
And let me see what else I can see in my Crystal Ball, I can see some stamps and maybe a bit of felt.
You will have to join us on the night for the full reveal.
Hope to see you there!!
Stay safe xx
Starts 8.00pm EST sharp, makes sure you bring your lucky charms!!
And don't forget I have an awesome RAK up for grabs for the person who finishes the weekend with the most points.
Just to give you an idea of the goodies........................
does any one like Grungeboard!!!
And let me see what else I can see in my Crystal Ball, I can see some stamps and maybe a bit of felt.
You will have to join us on the night for the full reveal.
Hope to see you there!!
Stay safe xx
Cosmo Cricket DT Call
Thought I would put my hand up for this call as I adore all of the papers.
Can't wait to play with 'Hello Sunshine', but here are some of my pages.
Can't wait to play with 'Hello Sunshine', but here are some of my pages.
Thursday, 5 June 2008
2CC's Birthday Month
This month sees 2CC turning 2, "Happy Birthday to You", so there will be lots happening for the whole of June.
Every Wednesday this month there will be a Deal of the Day, but you have to be quick!! The special will last for 12 hours and everyone who scoops one of these deals for the month, will go into the draw for the special gift designed and handcrafted by our Senior Designer, Alicia Barry.
Every Friday night there will be a live chat in the Chat room starting at 8pm (USA EST) which will be roughly 9.30am Saturday my time (adelaide). We will play games and do some mini challenges, but this is all just a warm up to what will come.
The BIG party will be June 27th - 29th. Challenges, projects and games.
You will have a blast, so pencil it in your diary!!
OK that is me done for one night, I have got some scrapping to do and put master 4 to bed, he has fallen asleep on the couch.
Stay safe people!!
Every Wednesday this month there will be a Deal of the Day, but you have to be quick!! The special will last for 12 hours and everyone who scoops one of these deals for the month, will go into the draw for the special gift designed and handcrafted by our Senior Designer, Alicia Barry.
Every Friday night there will be a live chat in the Chat room starting at 8pm (USA EST) which will be roughly 9.30am Saturday my time (adelaide). We will play games and do some mini challenges, but this is all just a warm up to what will come.
The BIG party will be June 27th - 29th. Challenges, projects and games.
You will have a blast, so pencil it in your diary!!
OK that is me done for one night, I have got some scrapping to do and put master 4 to bed, he has fallen asleep on the couch.
Stay safe people!!
Scrapbook Savvy Cybercrop June 13th
This is fast approaching, next weekend in fact!!
Lots of fun planned over the weekend, starting Friday night @ 8.00pm EST.
I can't give too much away just yet, so stay tuned!!!!
Lots of fun planned over the weekend, starting Friday night @ 8.00pm EST.
I can't give too much away just yet, so stay tuned!!!!
My June Ad Challenge at Scrapbook Savvy
I found this awesome Ad this month, so many things attracted me to it.
Loved the colours, the damask patterns and the general layering design of the page.
It has so much to offer for interpretation, come over to www.scrapbook Savvy to check it out. The other DT girls have some great challenges this month too.
You have until midnight June 30 to give them all a go and some great prizes and vouchers up for grabs.
Here is the Ad,
This is my take of it,
I would love to see what you can come up with.
Pop over to Savvy and check out this months challenges, there is something for everyone.
Loved the colours, the damask patterns and the general layering design of the page.
It has so much to offer for interpretation, come over to www.scrapbook Savvy to check it out. The other DT girls have some great challenges this month too.
You have until midnight June 30 to give them all a go and some great prizes and vouchers up for grabs.
Here is the Ad,
This is my take of it,
I would love to see what you can come up with.
Pop over to Savvy and check out this months challenges, there is something for everyone.
2CC June Kit
I know I say this every month, but, Amy and Kelly at 2CC have managed again to out do themselves.
This month's kit includes 2 ranges of papers.
The 3 Bugs in a Rug 'Island' collection is perfect for any sun, surf and sand pages.
Loved the blues, browns and yellows, great double sided papers and they included lots of things to cut out and use for embellishments.
The 2nd range from Teresa Collins Designs was her 'Journal It' range.
The red, black and cream colour combo, with calenders and journal tags was just fabulous.
We simply had the best of both worlds!!
And the fabulous Add on Kit this month was the famous 2CC stamps,
Well here is what I came up with and I still have paper to play with,
This is a sample for one of Alicia Barry's awesome Pageplans for this month,
So what are you waiting for, get your butts over to www.2croppincousinz.com and purchase this awesome kit before it sell out, which I am sure it will.
This month's kit includes 2 ranges of papers.
The 3 Bugs in a Rug 'Island' collection is perfect for any sun, surf and sand pages.
Loved the blues, browns and yellows, great double sided papers and they included lots of things to cut out and use for embellishments.
The 2nd range from Teresa Collins Designs was her 'Journal It' range.
The red, black and cream colour combo, with calenders and journal tags was just fabulous.
We simply had the best of both worlds!!
And the fabulous Add on Kit this month was the famous 2CC stamps,
Well here is what I came up with and I still have paper to play with,
This is a sample for one of Alicia Barry's awesome Pageplans for this month,
So what are you waiting for, get your butts over to www.2croppincousinz.com and purchase this awesome kit before it sell out, which I am sure it will.
Catchin up
Wow, I didn't realize it had been so long since I had updated this!!
The month has just flown past, DS was really sick for a week with tonsillitis and I have been in hospital for daysurgery. (nothing serious)
But it amazing how a few things like that can put everything else behind.
OK so a quick summary of things, I had a lovely Mother's day. We went to our local garden centre and got some plants for our back yard. I also purchased myself some scrappy supplies.
My dear friend Trudi came over for a weekend. We both went to some classes with the amazing Rachel Greig and had a ball. This lady is extremely talented, I really enjoyed the day, thanks Rachel and Charlottes Web here in Adelaide for organising it all.
In between that I have been scrapping my butt off, so I will share that side of things with you shortly.
June is shaping up to be just as busy for me.
But hopefully this month I will keep things around here up to date.
I will do a new post for all of scrappy things. 8)
The month has just flown past, DS was really sick for a week with tonsillitis and I have been in hospital for daysurgery. (nothing serious)
But it amazing how a few things like that can put everything else behind.
OK so a quick summary of things, I had a lovely Mother's day. We went to our local garden centre and got some plants for our back yard. I also purchased myself some scrappy supplies.
My dear friend Trudi came over for a weekend. We both went to some classes with the amazing Rachel Greig and had a ball. This lady is extremely talented, I really enjoyed the day, thanks Rachel and Charlottes Web here in Adelaide for organising it all.
In between that I have been scrapping my butt off, so I will share that side of things with you shortly.
June is shaping up to be just as busy for me.
But hopefully this month I will keep things around here up to date.
I will do a new post for all of scrappy things. 8)
Friday, 2 May 2008
May Ad Challenge @ Scrapbook Savvy
Well believe it or not this girl has gone a little funky for the month.
Renee Z from 2CC (thanks Renee) found this awesome Ad not that long ago and I thought it was the perfect challenge for me to step outside the square.
I will admit to you all, I was scared, but I am happy with how the layout turned out.
So why don't you head over to www.scrapbooksavvy.com.au and tackle this challenge too. Hell if I can go funky, anyone can!!
Renee Z from 2CC (thanks Renee) found this awesome Ad not that long ago and I thought it was the perfect challenge for me to step outside the square.
I will admit to you all, I was scared, but I am happy with how the layout turned out.
So why don't you head over to www.scrapbooksavvy.com.au and tackle this challenge too. Hell if I can go funky, anyone can!!
2CC May Kit
Ok I have lots to chat about tonight, so best get yourself a coffee and sit back and relax.
If you haven't been over to www.2croppincousinz.com.au and checked out the new kit, you really need to do it.
This would definately be the best kit ever!!! You really need to have it!!!
The Pink Paislee papers 'Spring Fling' is so easy to work with, very gender friendly LOL!!!
So many products to play with in the kit and the Add-on kit was also fantastic.
I easily created 5 single pages and 2 cards and still have enough to do more, but here is what I have done.
The gallery over at 2CC is just busting, the other DT girls have all done an awesome job with the kit. There is lots of inspiration and we have all listed some tips in the forum. So head over there and check it out!!
If you haven't been over to www.2croppincousinz.com.au and checked out the new kit, you really need to do it.
This would definately be the best kit ever!!! You really need to have it!!!
The Pink Paislee papers 'Spring Fling' is so easy to work with, very gender friendly LOL!!!
So many products to play with in the kit and the Add-on kit was also fantastic.
I easily created 5 single pages and 2 cards and still have enough to do more, but here is what I have done.
The gallery over at 2CC is just busting, the other DT girls have all done an awesome job with the kit. There is lots of inspiration and we have all listed some tips in the forum. So head over there and check it out!!
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