Forget Me Not Showers

Something that actually made me look forward to coming home from holiday was that I knew that this months GoGo kit would be waiting for me. I burst in through the door, straight through to the dining room and instantly I could see the sunny yellow glow where the postie had left it on the patio for me! It is so gorgeous this month, I just love how I get papers and embellies that I might not have chosen or noticed, but are always coordinating and fab. Here is a pic of this months kit....
I am especially loving the MME papers, fabric thickers and the paper flowers and.... everything else! I have done 3 LO's so far, two for the new GoGo Academy which has just gone live, and this one of the Twins on Holiday last week...

The colours suited the photos so well, and the paper was so pretty that I didn't really have to do very much to this one, infact I almost felt like a cheat!

I spent the day at the Zoo today with my Nephews which of course gave me the opportunity to take lots of photos and I've come back with lots of LO ideas. Off to get some pics printed tomorrow.

TFL xx

Holiday Scrapping Explained

I had a lovely comment from Annie asking exactly how I managed to scrap on holiday so I'll try and explain how I did it! Before I went I put together about 10 page kits, literally picking out some photos, matching them to 2 or 3 sheets of paper or card. I then packed one very small bag of scraps that would coordinate with most of the kits cos I do like to layer up!

I packed everything into my PM trolley case so I packed basic tools and glues in one pocket. I took a craft knife and ruler instead of a paper trimmer to save space and a cuttting mat takes up no room in the boot underneath the suitcases! I took one of the velcro pouches out and filled with a small selection of stickers, embellies, a couple of journalling tags. I allowed myself my scallop edge and circle punches as I can do so much with them and I did sneak in my SideKick and 1 Sizzix alphabet to take care of the titles. I took just one cd case full of stamps (which actually I didn't end up using but it didn't matter cos they took up so little space.)

There were a few items that were a bit bulkier but I couldn't live without, my ribbon bag, inks and a few packs of Thickers but I used them on practically every layout so it was completely justified!

I also managed to buy a few bits while I was there in the local market so I challenged myself to make use of these straight away. I bought a packet of blank cards too so that when I started running out of layouts to do I used the scraps to make a few cards.

I don't know if this all makes sense, I feel like I'm starting to ramble! I hope it answers your question Annie!

B xx

Holiday Scrapping

Thought I'd share some more snaps with you. This time the layouts I did while I was away, it was really nice to be able to scrap while I was away. Its such an inspiring place, plus it gave me something to do on the days I wasn't up to walking.



I was happier with some than others, but generally pleased cos I had made up the page kits in advance so was limited on stash for each one.

Back with more later x

Hunny I'm Home!

I'm back. I've had a fab holiday, lots of fun, good food, free flowing Gin and Tonics, fresh air and beautiful scenery. The best bit is that now we have our own caravan I don't have to wait a whole year to go again, in fact I only have to wait two weeks, so lucky.

This means no post holiday blues this year. I've been able to come home and be grateful for the home comforts, broadband, fully functional TV, enough room to swing a cat(!) and as I'm feeling a little under the weather, my own bed (which I've been in since 7.30pm!)

I also came home to the sunny glow of my GoGo kit which is just fab and will suit my holiday snaps down to the ground. Can't wait to get stuck in.

I'll leave you with my last two weeks 365 photos so you can see a snapshot of my hols


Back with photos of layouts and other things tomorrow.

Night xx

So Long, Farewell, Auf wiedersehen, Goodbye!

One final post before we leave for our holiday tomorrow, we will be away for two weeks and I just don't know how I'll cope without broadband for that long! I'm taking the laptop for photos so I may go on a mission to find a coffee shop with WiFi! Am gonna leave you up to date with my 365:

26.3: Leahs Mini book
27.3: Hmmm yum!

28.3: Don't ask!!!
29.3: A close up of the card I made

30.3: Coffee at Cafe Thorntons

31.3: My cupcakes

1.4: My LO about my cupcakes!

2.4: No, we're not moving house! All packed and ready to go!

So thats it for a couple of weeks, I will be back with lots of photos, 365 and more. I shall have LO's to share as my PM tote is packed and ready to go with lots of page kits inside. I will be glad to come home because my April GoGo kit should be here waiting for me and I'll have loads of new photos ready for it!

'See' you in a fortnight, hope you don't miss me too much!!

B x

p.s Sorry Clare for the title of this post, I couldn't resist (maybe I should do Musical rehab!)

What a Performance!

Today has been a tiring one! I helped in school this afternoon and as it was the last day of term we went to the church for the Easter service, it was so lovely, the children acting were fantastic. I have been really lucky to see two amazing performances in one week! When I got home I had a rest for a couple of hours then spent a couple of hours in the craft room. I did this LO with the photos I took yesterday...
I have included a pocket behind one photo and have written out the recipe on a journalling card.

I have also been working for a while on a present for my cousins Christening this weekend. It was inspired by a Mary Anne Walters project in SI. I'm really pleased with how its turned out. Since my four baby cousins were born, I've tried to make a mini book for each milestone. For their first birthdays I did books with photos at newborn, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 1 year, so in this book I've put photos of Leah since her 1st birthday.

I hope they like it!

TFL xx

Happy Birthday Anna

Just a quickie post to say Happy Birthday to my lovely friend Anna. I know she checks my blog so here is a birthday cake for her!!
Hope you have a great day hun.

Back later with photos xx