Slow progress

 This morning I pulled out my DD Kit and filled in all the boxes of the pdfs.

I used tapes, paper and stickers.
I'm still waiting on a delivery with some white cardstock - so I had to print onto paper instead.

Also this afternoon we started working on this. Our neglected outdoor area.

It took a couple of hours, but we cleared out alot of garden junk.

Now we need to kill off the weeds and do some cleaning and planting and it'll look much better. Our reward is going to be a nice outdoor setting - just in time for Christmas. So excited to make it all pretty.

That'll be a job for another day!
Off to have a cup of tea before bed. I think I'll sleep well tonight!

K xxx

December Daily

What a great mail day. My December Daily kit finally arrived.
I am so excited. I don't know where to start.
But you know what I'll be doing this weekend, right?!
Cannot wait to play!

Hope you have a fabulous weekend,

Kel xxx

Christmas Fever

Yesterday I was just finishing off a bottle of Kirks softdrink when I noticed a promo on the label. It was enter 5 codes from 5 bottles to get a pair of boardies or budgie smugglers. I ran into the butlers kitchen where I had stashed a whole heap of softdrinks for Christmas when I received my groceries that morning. Luckily I had enough with the labels. So I jumped online and entered the codes. The only catch was that you had to pay for postage. $4.99. Fair enough. So I did. And it'll  be a perfect gift for my son for Christmas. That is if we get them in time. And I'm so stoked.

Not bad for $4.99 huh!
And in crafty news, I can't wait to get my  December Daily album kit - which should be arriving by the end of the month. Hopefully!!
This is the contents of it

How fun does it all look?!
I love Christmas and I love crafting. So this is my heaven!
I do a December album every year. Even if I don't scrap all year - you will always find me doing this in December. I am totally nuts about Christmas.
Don't know what I'll do with the snowflake stuff though ;o)
Still no sewing and that's ok. It'll happen. If it comes down to it. I only really need to make my dress, hubby's bag and finish the placemats. Totally doable in the next month.

So what's making you happy today?

Scrapping?

 So the minute that I need to start organising my stuff to get rid of - is the minute that I feel like scrapping again. Go figure.

 Just trying to get through the little stack of pics that I have on my table.

Sorry about the iphone pics - my son has pinched my camera.
Had to stop scrapping as I've run out of adhesive.
Will try and sort all the goodies out this week. Need to get some boxes and find out shipping prices & weights & things. Fun stuff. Totally need a helper. Hope to get it done this coming week. So stay tuned.
Have a happy weekend. I need to seriously think about making these pants. Hmmm.
Maybe I should get out of my jammies first ;o)

K xxx

Crazy 48

It has been a crazy 48 hours here in the scrappy stuff household.
I broke my toe, then my radiator blew on the way home from dropping my DD at school, then last night at 11:40pm our work car died. So we've gone from 3 cars to one. Lucky I got mine back yesterday arvo so I could run out and pick up the hubby.
Tomorrow I'm doing mum's birthday lunch here. So I had to whip up a birthday card quick smart. I only had just enough adhesive to stick it together. I may have a ton of scrappy supplies - but I have nothing to put it together with!!

I was resting on the couch earlier and my fat man came and pounced on me, made himself comfy and promptly fell asleep. It was so cute. I don't think he realises that he is much too big for my lap. He takes up so much room on me.

Tonight I need to cook dinner and cook up tomorrow's dinner to stick in the slow cooker in the morning. Then tomorrow I'm baking Mum's birthday cake. I'm going with a chocolate raspberry cake. Haven't made it before so I'm hoping it'll be a winner.

Well - have a Happy weekend,
Kel xxx

The Slurpee Run

Can you believe it. I finally scrapped. Only 1 page. But it was fun to push some paper around again.
I used Studio Calico's Summer Camp kit. An oldie but a goodie. I am getting closer to using it all up. Wish I could say that for the rest of my scrap room.
Toady I'm waiting for my car to come back from the mechanics. Getting a towball fitted. The caravan dream is getting that little bit closer.
Have a fabulous weekend-

Kel xxx

New patterns

Today I'm in my happy place. I've taken some Cold & Flu tablets and they are working. I've got my music cranking and some new patterns to try, which I am really excited about.
First up is an awesome duffle bag. Perfect for travelling. You can find it here along with Cherie's other fabulous patterns.
And after using my Spice Market tote at the markets the other day I realised I need something a little smaller as it almost got too heavy to carry once it was full. So I'm going to make a few of these Jane Market totes and see if they work better for my needs.
And a little scrapping. Nothing fancy. But an important story I need to remember. Still using my Summer Camp kit. I think I bought every add on with it and there is still tons left to use. I don't think I will ever use up my pile of kits!!

Nearly time to do the school run.
Hope you are having a fabulous Monday xxx

Market morning

Today I headed off to the Farmers Markets to get our fruit & veges for the week. As I was leaving I spotted some chickens for sale - but I know hubby wants to fix up the pen first, so I didn't come home with any.
I scrapped last night. I have alot to catch up on! Still haven't found my groove yet. 

I used an old Studio Calico kit - Summer Camp.
I think I may go back to some sketches. I think I work better if I have a starting point. Or else I end up with boring, boring pages.
Have a happy weekend,

I scrapped

Are you as shocked as me?
I printed a stack of pics yesterday. Cleared a little space on my desk today - and just did it.
Not highly impressed with my efforts. But - a page is a page.
I grabbed one of my zillion kits to use. It was Summer Camp. There is some really cute papers in it. Can't wait to do a girl page.

Have a fabulous weekend. I might hang out in my scrap room a little longer.

December Daily

December Daily is in full effect here. The Christmas spirit - not so much.
But here's what I've been doing

The cover - I sprayed with White Mister Huey & Chalk Glimmer Mist. Then a layer of Chandelier Glimmer Glam over top to seal it. I love sparkles.

Using Ali's DD overlays

And backing each page with different pp's from the kit - plus a couple extras out of my stash.
It's very simple. Just how I like it.
It's so quick to print out a pic from the day - and scribble some notes - and call it done.

Worked on my bag for mum today. Didn't get very far. Aiming for a little bit more tomorrow.
Have a fabulous week -

TGIF

This morning I am enjoying my second favourite breakfast - tahini & tomato on sourdough toast with a coffee. Mmm.
My favourite being ham & avocado on sourdough toast - but I didn't have either in the fridge this morning.
Last night I headed off to my sewing class with all my bits packed in a crop bag

And in class I made the piping and the two pocket panels. It's going to be one big beautiful bag.

I am so excited to finish it. And I certainly can't wait to use it. I have a bit of homework to do today. Gotta make the handles ready for next week.
And I'm hoping my December Daily kit arrives today. I haven't played with paper in so long. I am really looking forward to it.

Well - I better go and plug my sewing machine back in and get started.

Have a Happy Friday. I hope you are getting time to do the things you love too -

Randomly

 My hubby didn't want his ipad anymore and thought I'd use it more often in the kitchen - um, yes please. Thanks sweetheart! I have been putting recipes and recipe apps on it for the past couple of days. Awesome!

 My SC box finally arrived today and in it - my very first Smash book. I love it. I think it's the perfect size and so fun. Can't wait to start playing with it.

I'm in the middle of packing up my scrap room. I can clearly remember the last time we moved and the boys were complaining that the most boxes they carried in were from my scrap room. It's so very true. So I've started the packing process as it's going to take quite a while.

And in 2 days time I am off to a class to make my very first quilt. I am so excited I can't wait.
Have a happy day,

It's a scrappy kind of day

With a big stack of  freshly printed photos beside me, I thought I better get started on getting through them. I pulled out Lawn Party and had a play. I just love that doily paper. Scrumptious!

And today my husband and I celebrate our 11th wedding anniversary. And after 16 years together - he is still a keeper.

Have a fabulous weekend,

It's been a while

I've been sick for the past couple of weeks, so there has been no scrapping to mention. But I did go to a sewing class on the weekend. I loved it. I made this bag. Then next month I'm making a quilt. I am so excited. The hard part is picking the fabrics.

Today I received my Studio Calico box. Awesome!

I'm so glad I got the extra pp. They are all so pretty.

I also grabbed Rope Swing. I really wanted that stamp.

And I got Lawn Party. Love the stamp. Love the BG alpha. Love it all.

And I also needed to stock up on adhesive. That should last me a month or two. That is of course if I start scrapping again.
Have a great week,

Rainy days

Here's my layout for Sketchbook 2 day 6.
It's so cool & rainy here today. The girls are off at the movies seeing Diary of a wimpy kid 2 and doing a little shopping.
I'm just trying to keep warm. Thinking that soup might be a good option for dinner tonight. Brrr.
Mouse, Paper, Scissors Mom starts today. I can't wait. I really need to go and get some supplies for it but I think it can wait until tomorrow.
I just want to get back in my jammies and jump into bed and watch a movie.

Have a happy Monday,

Rearrangement

 So I had a bit of a reshuffle. I put my Mister Hueys up on the shelf in front of me so I can see the pretty rainbow everyday.

 I moved my Zing out of the rack and put them in a basket

 And in the rack, I now have my chalkboard & glimmer mists, maya mists, glazes & glams, distress paint and dimensional pearls. It's easier to see what colours I have now.

And lastly my layout for Sketchbook 3 day 5. Using an old SC kit "Documentary".

Hope you have a happy scrappy Thursday

Monday

Woah - a layout. I didn't think I had it in me. Into the woods keeps calling me. I'm thinking a mini book next.

It's Zumba Monday, so I need to get organised this afternoon so I've got dinner done for everyone before I leave.
Not much on the agenda this week. Got all my girlies camp stuff over the weekend so she's ready to go next week. I will miss that little one so much! It never gets easier when they're not with me. I can't even imagine what it would be like when they move out of home. I hope that NEVER happens!! EVER!!

Well I better get my butt into gear.
Have a great week -

Kit out - Kitty in

I received my SC kit today. No sooner had I lifted it out - Violet had jumped in and claimed the box as hers. Cheeky little bugger!

I couldn't help but dig in straight away. I love the KI pages. Only wish I had bought many more- as this would have been a great way to document the year for me.

Super happy day

First off - today is Day 1 of the 12wbt. Had a delish brekky of cereal & a banana.  Then spent the morning running around shops to find parsley so I could make my lunch. I had a carrot tabbouli & hummus wrap. With home made hummus. Quite yummy.

Then for afternoon tea I had some toasted banana bread  and a delicious coffee (I was a busy baker on the weekend and made 2 loaves. Sooo goood!!
Now I'm counting done the hours to Zumba. Can't wait for it.
And today was also a fabulous mail day. 2 parcels. Lucky me.
First was my Studio Calico kit. I just got Candy Shoppe this month with a few little extras

And I also got my kit for Jessica &  Heidi's class. Total awesomeness. I spy some Daily Junque yummness

Hopefully I'll get a bit of playtime this week.
Hope you are having a fabulous Monday too!