EMBELLISHED IDOL WEEK 1.....

OK here is my first layout for EMBELLISHED IDOL over Embellished Scrapbook Shoppe.

We had to look at a picture which was rolled up pieces of red and gold flocked papers in a bucket tied up with tuile. So I created this layout inspired by the colors, the patterns and the textures.

Although at the moment I cant seem to be able to upload it intothe challenge gallery so fingers crossed I have definatly registered the correct way and I can upload it soon!!

I took this photo of Steve and the kids at the botanical gardens looking out over the duck pond from the stone bridge.Love this photo.

Well off toorganise a sketch for Nellie G and I to scrap tonight! TFL Eb xxx

RETAIL THERAPY...

God I love shopping!!! I never seem to but clothes for myself,always for the kids. SO I got some birthday money this week so yeasterday and today I went clothes shopping!!!! I forgot how fun and frustrating it is. You don't realise how your body shape changes until you are standing in a fitting room, bright lights and long mirrors!!!!! But I did find some nice clothes, some at argain prices so it was good. Still am a jeans and t-shirt kinda girl though!!!

Would like to buy some more scrappy supplies but REALLY needed some new clothes!

For my birthday I got a CRICUT jukebox machine and new cartridge so I am loving them at the moment. Here is a layout I did for a Sketch blog (thanks Kerry).

Have just started the SCRAPBOOK IDOL over at Embellished.I have done week one'schallenge which I will post as soon as I take a photo.

Well haven't had time o scrap anything else this week.But I will say I am very excited about some changes Paula is making toher business.....stay tuned it is going to be great!!!! Very proud to be asked to be a big part of it.Didyou see the photo that Tanya sent into SM this month of Paula's retreats??? If you are considering attending a retreat I strongly recommend Paula's retreats. Check out her blog for dates here

So I will leave you with these images. Both are in SM this month. TFL Eb xxx

This is a mini album I was invited to do for SM a little while ago...I used all MAMBI products.

JODI'S GIVEAWAY...

Wow! Have you seen these? I love these. Jodi Butler makes and sells them in her own etsy store. Check them out here. Good luck Jodi!

Not much to report. I have finished my Master's entries......YAH! BUT still need a couple of photos and can't take them until Monday as Steve is working!! Will have to print them straight away so I can then send them off!!! Then I'll be very relieved!!!

Anyway, off to make some cards for Will's school fete! TFL. Eb xx

LATEST SCRAPAPPLE PROJECT...

I am sleep deprived.....and not happy about it! Maya is now sick and has been keeping us up the last four nights.She is never a good sleeper when she is sick, so the rest of us suffer as well. Don't get me wrong I feel sorry for her because she is sick, she looks and sounds terrible but the old patience wears thin when you don't get any sleep.It has comeat a terrible time creatively as well as Iam trying to complete my masters entry. I have just finished my mystery project and have done a VERY different style layout for my greatest achievement layout. I still have to take photos of Steve and the kids though.I was plannongto last weekend but Maya was not well enough. Hopefully tomorrow.

Well I have also been working on my kit for scrapapple this month so here it is. You can purchase these papers and goodies here.

I LOVED these paper by My Litte Shoebox. I am hoping that Louisa gets the new ranges in. And I loved this tree. I need more of these! This book I created for Maya about all the fun and crazy things she saysand does. Like when I said to her

"you're as clean as a whistle......and a few minutes later she said,

" I cleaned my whistle...did I?"!! She is such a funny girl!!

Anyway better go and see if my paint is dry on some chipboard. Til next time,

TFL, Ebony xx

WILL"S LUCKY STREAK.....

Well in my last post I was telling you how Will had won two tickets to the FUN 4 KIDS festival because he won a coloring competition......well today we found out that he also has won another competition!!! We entered a competition in our local paper where you had to collect puzzle pieces to a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle puzzle every day of the week. We then sent them to be drawn out of a hat so to speak. The prize was a family pass to the Melbourne Aquarium to see the TMNT show which is on there at the moment during school holidays! Well since Will is SO into the turtles I entered and he won a pass!!!! He is so on a lucky streak. Maybe I should let him by me a tattslotto ticket!!! He is so excited!!!

I thought I would post some more Layouts on here. I actually scrapped a layout!!! I think my mojo may be returning...hopefully.Well here it is...

Here are so more layouts which I completed while at Paula's retreat....

Well I'm off to pack my gear as I am having a scrap day at my friend Michelle's house tomorrow. I won't get much scrappin' done over the weekend as we have fun 4 kids on saturday and I am teaching at the LSS on Sunday.

So thanks again for popping by, til next time Happy Scrappin'......Eb xx

Its Official....

Its Official.........I have lost my mojo!! And I really want it back! I am really disliking my work at the moment and really admiring everyone elses...not a good combination for the creative self esteem! So until Iget my mojo back I don't have to much to share. I am still yet to take some photos of some of my layouts and I will do that hopefully over the weekend.

On a happier note Will won a coloring competition this week and won two tickets to the fun 4 kids festival. We were so proud of him!He also brought home his first school report and it was excellent so that is a huge relief.
Anyway, Im off to scrap with Nellie, Sonia and Jacinta....hopefully I might get the creative juices flowing. I have actually just started another Kim Archer class this week and haven't had a chance to do them so if I can get my printer working I might give them a go!
Til next time......OBTW thanks to those who have been leaving me comments....I really do appreciate it!
TFL, Eb xx

SHE IS AWESOME!!!!!

Well ,just got back from Melbourne . We went to PINK's concert last nite! OMG!!!! It was awesome. She totally rocks. I have always loved her but now I love her even more! The concert was umbelievable...if you haven't been...GO!!!

Also went to paperific.....very disappointed. I didn't expect it to be as good as the one in November but it was pretty boring. Managed to spend money though...bought quite a few stamp sets.

I havent posted since being on Paula's retreat. Now that was fun!!! Those women are AMAZING people. So caring and supportive, but also HILLARIOUS!!! Eunice you crack me up!!!

I managed to complete 6 Los (over 3 days!) but I also taught which was fun too.

Here are some of my LOS. Haven't photographed them all yet so here is a few to start....

And this is another LO Icompleted a little while ago but haven't posted yet....

This is A LO about Will's first pair of footy boots....

Will post my other LOs later.Other than these LOs I have been scrappin'my Masters entries . I have completed 2 out of the four requirements and am working on my mystery project. I have to stop blog surfing though cos' I am happy with my own stuff until I see someboby elses beautiful work and then I start doubting my own stuff. Well off now, promise I will be back later. Please leave me a message if you have popped by........TFL Eb xxx