Bits and Pieces

A small victory this week.
We have bought and sold lots of stuff on eBay and have only had a couple of hiccups along the way. Last month we were ripped off. Mark tried to rectify the situation but it seemed the guy had us on a technicality. It has played on my mind for a month and I can be very obsessive about things like this. I sent the guy an email earlier this week telling what I though of him and his business practices. I expected to get a rude email back or never here from him again. Instead I got an email offering a full refund! YAY!!! I have sent it back now and hope to see the money back in my account next week. Fingers crossed!!!

Mum and Dad are on a holiday at the moment. Mum always sends text messages through saying ‘we are only a couple of hours away when are you coming up.’ I usually laugh them off but when I got one today I sent a message back to say book us a cabin, we will be there tomorrow afternoon. So tomorrow morning I will set off with the kids to catch up with Mum and Dad in a small town near Albury. I am hoping the weather will still be nice and the kids can get some time playing in the pool. We’ll stay for a couple of nights. A nice little get away.

I got my package from LimeTart on Thursday. There are some lovely Spring papers and embellishments to play with there. I have a few ideas so will get on to that when we get back on Wednesday.

Only one layout to share at the moment. I have a couple of others that are almost finished. i'll be able to share them soon.

I love the pics in this layout. It was just one of those moments that I was lucky enough to catch with my camera.

Just to finish off. Ali was just walking thhrough the house calling out "owww, Owww, OWWW." I was trying to figure out what was wrong. Then she pointed to her jacket and showed me the cat on the pocket. She wasn't saying 'owww' she was saying 'meowww'. What a cutie!!!

What a Weekend - What Weekend???

What a crappy start to the weekend. MIL had the kiddos for Friday and Friday night. I spent the day visiting my cousin and her gorgeous little boy. So far so good. I then decided to visit Ikea. I am not a city driver so the traffic automatically puts me in a bad mood. The shopping was fine and I picked up a few bits and pieces for the kids and a few things for my scrap room.

The drive home was horrific. It took me an hour and a half. Hardly moving at times. By the time I got home my head was pounding. I was exhausted. I was in bed before 9pm. Anyone who knows me knows that that is highly unusual. I slept for over 14 hours!!!

The worst part of all this was that I missed out on my Friday night crop!!!

Saturday I went to the sale at The Scrapbook Lady. Picked up some bargins there and then went a little crazy with the Mastercard and picked up some other things I have had my eyes on. Got the gorgeous Flourishes in the Fancy Pants Biggest Boards. Yummy!! Have to get the flowers now!!

With Saturday being such a lovely day I assumed Sunday would be too. You'd think I was new to Melbourne with thinking like that. I planned on a day out in the garden. Didn't quite work out that way with the rain and thunder storms.



I did manage to squeeze in a bit of scrapping. This first one was one I started a couple of weeks ago. I just finished it off. It is the Scrap Needs girls from the Brissy Crop.

The second one is a quickie I did for Andrew. I called it 1525 days as he wasn't (and still isn't) quite 3 and a half. It's just a record of the things he enjoys at the moment.

Oh and one bit of very exciting news. I got an email from Phillipa from LimeTart to ask me to design with their October kit for the web site. If the past kits are anything to go by I am going to have a beautiful selection to work with. I am so excited yet terrified at the same time. Thanks Deb for putting my name forward.

That's it for me.
Take Care
Sharon

Last Minute Rush

Once again I left my competition entry until the last minute. This time it is the FK Awards for excellence. I had lots of fun with some of these.

I have found that I work well under pressure. 3 of my layouts were done under time constraints. These are the layouts I love. The others were done at a more leisurely pace but I am not very happy with them. In the end I had 6 to choose from. My panel of advisors gave me their thoughts and I reluctantly agreed with them.

This is the layout that didn't make it. I already had another 2 with only single photos and as they pointed out this photo has a lot of shadows on it.

I was tagged a little while and completly forgot about it (sorry Deb) so here I go...

1. If you could build a house anywhere, where would it be?

On a huge block of land with beach access.

2. What’s your favorite article of clothing?

A yummy warm tracksuit.

3. Favorite physical feature of the opposite sex?

Nice Smile. Strong arms.

4. What’s the last CD that you bought?

Playschool.

5. Where’s your favorite place to be?

At Home when it's all clean and tidy.

6. Where’s your least favorite place to be?

At home when it's a mess.

7. What’s your favorite place to be massaged?

My neck.

8. Strong in mind or strong in body?

Strong in Mind. I wish I was strong in body though.

9. What time do you wake up in the morning?

About 7. It depends on when Andrew comes to tell me he's up.

10. What is your favorite Kitchen appliance?

My Slow Cooker.

11. What makes you really angry?

Rude People.

12. If you could play an instrument what would it be?

Piano.

13. Favorite color?.

Changes all the time. At the moment I am loving pink.

14. Sports car or SUV?

Tough one. Sprts car for a little while but then it would wear off and I would like the SUV.

15. Do you believe in an afterlife?

Yes. I would like to believe in one.

16. Favorite children’s book?

Lots of the Dr Seuss Books.

17. What’s your favorite season?

Summer. Love the Hot days.

18. What is your least favorite household chore?

All of them. I agree with Deb. The ironing and the oven.

19. If you could have one super-power, what would it be?

To be able to fly.

20. If you have a tattoo what is it?

Don't have one. Mark & I were going to get one for our 30 but we never got around to it.

21. Can you juggle?

Just a little bit but I wouldn't really call it juggling.

22. The one person from your past that you wish you could go back and talk to?

My Grandparents.

24. What’s in the boot of your car?

Pram, Sun Hats, Spare Nappies and an umbrella.

25. Which do you prefer, sushi or hamburger?

Sushi.

OK Fiona. Consider yourself tagged.

That's it for me for now. Off to clean up my Scrap room after the mess I made of it the last couple of days.

Cheers

Sharon

Just another Monday

I am behind on this Blogging already.

Not too much happening at the moment. Just day to day stuff. Have enjoyed some gardening with Andrew in the last couple of days. He is constantly checking out the strawberries we planted. It's a little hard at 3 1/2 to understand that it will take a couple of months before we see any strawberries.

Lots of scrapping to do at the moment but I am having trouble finding the time. I have a couple almost finished that I will post in the next couple of days. If I get the layouts done by Wednesday I will send in an entry into the FK ET comp. (Leisa I am holding on to my Challenge layout for that so I can't post it at the moment).

Just over 2 months until our little getaway to Port Douglas. Looking for accommodation at the moment.

I will update again very soon.

Cheers

Sharon

Big Brissy Crop

What a great weekend! I have never known a weekend to fly by so quickly though.

Debbie and I spent a wonderful weekend with the fabulous Chris Millar. She was so generous having us stay with us for the weekend and sharing her lovely home. (Do I need to mention how gorgeous her girls are!?!)

Chris also organised a fantasic crop day with croppers from near and far. It was great meeting lots of the Scrap Needs girls, finally putting faces to names. Thanks to all the girls who helped out with the day.

I'm going to try and add some pics.

My table buddies...
I was lucky enough to not only share my table with my friends Debbie and Chris but also Michelle Grant and Leisa from Scrapsidaisy.
So much fun!!!


The Scrap Needs Girls. Lots of fun and I look forward to catching up with you all again.



Michelle and I recieved our Scrap Needs hats. I bet you didn't realise we were this cool??? (Check out the chick on the left with the cheesy grin).



Finally Deb and I on the plane as it was coming back into Melbourne.

It was an awesome weekend but it's always wonderful to get home.

The best bit of the whole weekend was, without a doubt, the huge cuddles and kisses from Ali & Andrew when I arrived to pick them up!!


Well for my second Blog entry that was a pretty long one.

Let's Try Again

I managed to mess up my first try at a blog so much that I decided to delete it. So this is my second attempt. Just trying to get rid of the title now and I'll be happy.