A little bit of this and that!

Been there....done that....

A couple of weeks ago I was given the opportunity by Aussie Scrap Source  to work with the new Been There Done That range of papers and rub-ons. I received the entire range which is just fabulous! I was given the task to work with the range from South Australia. Kate  came to my rescue and sent me some fabulous photos from Adelaide Zoo to work with. Thanks heaps Kate.
So I created 4 layouts using the papers. They are so fun to work with and such a gorgeous range of colours and designs. Head on over to the Aussie Scrap Source blog and see some more inspiration from South Australia as well as the other states.

Proud momma moment....

A few weeks ago the boys were coming home telling me they were doing some extra tests at school but they didn't go on their report card. I thought I was kinda strange.... I know that some of the kids do extension tests to see if their grades become outstanding but it all goes on their reports. Well today we found for sure exactly what it was all about.
Jack this year has been in Year 1 (although in a composite 1/2 class and also in an extension reading program)
Ben this year has been in Year 4.
Next year the school is hoping to establish two extension and enrichment classes. After comprehensive testing both of the boys have been offered places in these classes! How proud are we?
There is an information session next week about it where we will find out more. It is not 100% set in stone yet .... but it may happen.
It means that Jack who should be going into Year 2 will be in a composite 2/3! The way our school system works is that he will be moving into Stage 2 work already next year!
It means that Ben who should be going into Year 5 will be in a composite 4/5/6!
It just totally blows me away! I am so proud for the boys, so excited and kinda freaking out at the same time! LOL. It is just so rewarding to see how well they are doing. Ben has always come off as our studious child and has always enjoyed school. Jack... well he is our ratbag.... the clown... and I hoped he was going to do well but wondered if he was going to be able to concentrate. Well he has certainly showed us! He thrives on school and especially reading. (He reads the scripts to Dr Who for something to read! LOL)
Well done guys..... enjoy the school holidays when they come in a few weeks cause next year... well it is going to be full on!

Christmas Inspiration....

With Christmas fast approaching I am always looking for fun, easy Christmas projects. This month Better Homes and Gardens Magazinefeatures some free paper from Heidi Grace and lots of fun projects designed by some of the Fiskateers! So make sure you grab a copy and take a look. Also head on over to the Fiskars Blogto see lots of great ideas.

Superbat....

I think the photo says it all.

Designer Garden....

Ok so I am a few days behind with the Garden. Lots of inspiration showing up in there at the moment. Some of my favourites include:

• 1 Product, 5 Garden Girls : Heidi Swapp XL Photo Corners - lisa - this layout is so fun! Great colours and great design.
• Articles : Products We Love : Letter Stickers - Jill - I am addicted to letter stickers again! Always love finding creative ways of using them
• Chat - Shannon - love the cluster of embellishments, title and journaling.
• these two goofballs - Erica - I love love love that green wall used in the photo. Where can I get a wall like that! Great colours and design.
• Pacifica - Joy - simple yet great design.

Hope you find some inspiration this month.

The quest for the perfect Christmas photo....

Well it is that time again..... the search for the perfect Christmas photo! We were away on the weekend in Canberra visiting Jan and Norm for Andrew's birthday. Whilst we were there Jan had the best white wall perfect for taking photos. So I lined the boys up in the cutest little elf hats!! Of course there is the usual carry on that does occur with boys but eventually I got the perfect photo. But in the meantime thought you might like to see some of the outtakes! Gotta love these boys.

The Mum Song....

My friend Belinda sent me this link today.. I think we can all relate to this one. Hee hee hee...

Happy Birthday Andrew....

Today my darling hubbie celebrates his birthday! So because I worked today and I am totally disorganised the Birthday cake is courtesy of Mr Woolworths... hee hee hee... and dinner is courtesy of Mr Eagle Boys!
Luv ya sweetie.

Create....

Ok so I am notoriously known for coming back from Kiwi Scraps and NOT finishing my projects! LOL. I want to finish them ... but they seem to get lost in amongst all the rest of my stuff. But I am determined this time round to finish them all..... and soon!!! ( I especially want to finish Nic's Confession album as it was my favourite!)
But today I will share with you two layouts that we did in Wendy Smedley's Simple Cover class. She spoke a lot about the publishing side of the mag and the processes they go through. We also got a little bookring full of some ideas about good design etc. Then we did a scraplift of 2 covers. The Easter Hat Parade is a Scraplift of the Jan/Feb 2007 Simple Scrapbooks. I decided not to add the flower as it just didn't go. Yes the layout is simple but I love it! The second layout is a scraplift of the cover of the special issue Scrapbook Play. Warning... this layout contains journaling that may offend! LOL. But hey I am all about scrapping real life... and well my boys are all constantly amused by bodily functions. I just knew I had to scrap about it!

Happy Mail....

I got the most gorgeous gift in the mail yesterday from Lee L. A handmade album that is just pure eye candy. Love love love it. Now to decide exactly what I am going to do in it. Thank you so much gorgeous girl. Luv ya.