Hard to believe that it is October already and that it is almost over too. This month has been such a busy month for us. Full of birthday planning and finally the big days arrived for two of our kids. After all the reminders about how many sleeps it was till their birthdays, shopping for party food and invitations being sent, I think that we were over it all...lol... But not the kids.
So we started the birthday fun here on the 24th of October with our little boy, Nate.. who is now not so little and growing up before our eyes so quickly it is depressing. After counting down the sleeps he finally woke extra early to remind us all to say "Happy Birthday" to him..After a quickly eaten breakfast parcels were opened. Followed by Troy having to assemble some of the Lego he got for his birthday (his current addiction..lol. Then I dragged him to the specialist with me with the promise of having a special lunch after for his birthday. So for fun he chose Subway and I tell you I was glad to finally get there after a week of talking about the meatball, cheese and salad 6" sub he wanted. The rest of the day he spent playing Lego at home.
Friday night we had Jhane's friend sleep over for her party. A BBQ tea was on the menu as both the kids had chosen the same for their special birthday meal...a tradition in our house is that you get to chose what you want to have for tea.. mind you we had to convince Nate to make a different choice at first as his first choice for his birthday dinner was toast... gotta love the simple things..lol.
So... we finally bundled all the kids off to bed about 8.30pm.. though the girls finally went to sleep about 11pm after we nagged them to be quiet. We were less than impressed with the girls when we were awoken by them chatting and whatnot at 4.30am.. lets just say we had a few words to say to them about it... GIRLS !!!! so after finally dragging them out of bed the morning was busy spent at the specialist and blood collection place for me, while Troy dropped Jhane and Rachel off to the movie's for her birthday. Lunch was the order of the day next and then the girls did some shopping together while we wandered around. The girls were well and truly stuffed so we dropped Rachel home in the early afternoon. The rest of the day was spent buying fruit trees, a chocolate factory surprise visit (Troy surprise to the kids for their birthday), and baking cupcakes for Nate's party the next day.
Sunday started off busy with MORE Lego building, cupcake icing, making fairy bread and getting ready for the party. Must say that it was nice to be able to have a party a home knowing that the kids could play in a yard now that it is finished. So.. Nate had his first party at home with his friends. What a fun day we had.. Apple bobbing, pin the tail, pass the parcel, cricket and heaps of fun in the cubby house. The bad part of the day was poor Nate ended up getting a fat lip and two nice cuts from a fall just 5 minutes before we did his cake. All the photos show his lovely fat lip. Poor Mite! We ere all stuffed after this and spent the rest of the day once everyone had gone resting.
Monday started with our eldest Jhane turning 11. Still hard to believe that she is 11. She has grown up so fast too. Soon we will have to think about high school, boys and what not. She has started recently with the whole make up and change your clothes 6 times a day thing. We gave her a camera for her birthday. She was so excited as she was not expecting it at all. Troy had charged to battery up for her till 1am the night before so she was able to play before she ran out the door. Once she came home from school she opened the rest of her parcels and we prepared everything for the BBQ for tea. We did some yummy chocolate mud muffins with chocolate sauce and ice cream for her dessert. She had a good chuckle at me when I put a candle into hers so we could sing. Just one of the silly things Mum does.. she was probably thinking..lol..She then spent the rest of the night reading her camera manual, eager to learn how to play with her new toy.
So as you can see it has been a mad birthday season here in our household. Nice that it is all over.. not too sure if it is nice that my kids are growing up so quick. All we hope for our children is that they are happy and know they are loved dearly by us. So once again Jhane and Nate.. Happy Birthday to you both from Dad and I, We love you.
Cheers M x
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Spicy Challenges Galore at D2U Scrapbooking !
Marisa the owner and operator of D2U Scrapbooking is off on a fabulous holiday to India. So while the boss is away, Kerryn has cooked up a fun 4 week challenge for us all.
Here's what she has cooked up for us all....
When I think of India, I think of curries. Korma, Vindaloo, Chicken Tikka & Rogan Josh are a few that come to mind.
Your challenges are going to be inspired by some of these curries.
Each Monday, a challenge will be set and you will have until the following Sunday at midnight to upload it to the gallery.
Each week, all entrants who complete the challenge will go into a random draw to receive a RAK.
At the end of the 4 weeks, if you have completed all 4 challenges you will go into a draw to receive one of two store vouchers to the value of $15 & $10 that Marisa has kindly donated.
These challenges are sure to be spicy and lots of fun, I look forward to seeing your creations. Kerryn
The First Challenge we have been set this week is:
Challenge 1 - Korma
Korma is a mild, pale, creamy curry dish.
In honour of the Korma curry, I want you to create a layout using pastel colours. There are no other limitations. Upload you layout to the folder “A Taste of India” in the gallery by midnight Sunday 2/11/08 to go in the draw to receive a random RAK.
Check out the D2U Forum for further details. Looking forward to seeing these tasty morsels!Why not head on over and give them a go!
Cheers M x
Here's what she has cooked up for us all....
When I think of India, I think of curries. Korma, Vindaloo, Chicken Tikka & Rogan Josh are a few that come to mind.
Your challenges are going to be inspired by some of these curries.
Each Monday, a challenge will be set and you will have until the following Sunday at midnight to upload it to the gallery.
Each week, all entrants who complete the challenge will go into a random draw to receive a RAK.
At the end of the 4 weeks, if you have completed all 4 challenges you will go into a draw to receive one of two store vouchers to the value of $15 & $10 that Marisa has kindly donated.
These challenges are sure to be spicy and lots of fun, I look forward to seeing your creations. Kerryn
The First Challenge we have been set this week is:
Challenge 1 - Korma
Korma is a mild, pale, creamy curry dish.
In honour of the Korma curry, I want you to create a layout using pastel colours. There are no other limitations. Upload you layout to the folder “A Taste of India” in the gallery by midnight Sunday 2/11/08 to go in the draw to receive a random RAK.
Check out the D2U Forum for further details. Looking forward to seeing these tasty morsels!Why not head on over and give them a go!
Cheers M x
Photo Swap
At D2U Scrapbooking we did a photo swap this month. Kerryn created a layout for me, Kirsty created a layout for Kerryn and I did a layout using two photos from Kirsty.
This was soooo much fun to do. I love the colours in the photos and her daughter Natalie was such a cutie who wouldn't want to scrap photos of her. So here is the layout I created for them.
I am so glad that it arrived at the other end safely in Kirsty's hands and that she loved it.
The layout that Kerryn did for me using some recent photos of Little Miss Kiah arrived last week and I LOVE IT!!!! It looks even better in real life. And.. the other exciting news about the layout itself for Kerryn is that it got accepted into the Basic Grey Gallery... WTG Girl ! But the best bit is that I get to keep it. Thanks again Kerryn it is amazing. So here it is..
I can't wait till we do this sort of swap again. It was quite refreshing to scrap a layout for someone else, and even better when they enjoy what you have done. If you haven't done this sort of thing before I highly recommend it.
Better go and get some house work done.... YUCK !!!
Cheers M x
This was soooo much fun to do. I love the colours in the photos and her daughter Natalie was such a cutie who wouldn't want to scrap photos of her. So here is the layout I created for them.
I am so glad that it arrived at the other end safely in Kirsty's hands and that she loved it.
The layout that Kerryn did for me using some recent photos of Little Miss Kiah arrived last week and I LOVE IT!!!! It looks even better in real life. And.. the other exciting news about the layout itself for Kerryn is that it got accepted into the Basic Grey Gallery... WTG Girl ! But the best bit is that I get to keep it. Thanks again Kerryn it is amazing. So here it is..
I can't wait till we do this sort of swap again. It was quite refreshing to scrap a layout for someone else, and even better when they enjoy what you have done. If you haven't done this sort of thing before I highly recommend it.
Better go and get some house work done.... YUCK !!!
Cheers M x
Next Fiskars Crop Event - Booking Closing
Just a quick one to let everyone know that booking for the next Fiskars Crop here in Adelaide close at the end of this week. We still do have a few vacant spots that we can squeeze people into. Though most places booked out very early.
I am looking forward to catch up with everyone again and sharing the Fiskars love around just before Xmas. We have some amazing projects to create for those last minute Xmas ideas. Don't forget too the cool prizes that have been kindly donated by Fiskars for our big event.
If your interested in attending get in quick and shoot me an email for further details at:
mlwallace@internode.on.net
But you better get in quick as the spaces left are very limited due to popularity.
Cheers and happy scrapping, Michelle :)
I am looking forward to catch up with everyone again and sharing the Fiskars love around just before Xmas. We have some amazing projects to create for those last minute Xmas ideas. Don't forget too the cool prizes that have been kindly donated by Fiskars for our big event.
If your interested in attending get in quick and shoot me an email for further details at:
mlwallace@internode.on.net
But you better get in quick as the spaces left are very limited due to popularity.
Cheers and happy scrapping, Michelle :)
*REMINDER* Fiskars ANZ October Challenge closes soon !
WOW !.. with so many amazing entries already it will be a hard choice to decide who will be this months challenge winner.
Who would have thought the humble punch could create such amazing layouts. To check out the work that we have already received check out the link on the Fiskars ANZ blog.
Don't forget though that you still do have till till the 31st of October to get your entry in for this challenge.
Here is a recap of the challenge details for you:
My October challenge to you is simply this:
Dust off your punches and get to work. I would love for you to create a card or a layout making your own embellishments from punches. You can add some little extras like I have, but the embellishments MUST be based around punches. So what are you waiting for... Get Creative !
Whether you "squeeze" your shapes by using one of Fiskars Squeeze Punches, "pop" out a punched shape or two using the Fiskars Pop-Up Punch or even punch to your hearts content using another punch in your stash ... it doesn't matter, we just want to see what you can create using Punches!
Please e-mail your work to fiskarscraft@yahoo.com.au by the end of October to be in to win some awesome Fiskars products and maybe even a cool Fiskars Punch.
I can't wait what everyone comes up with. So dust off your old punches or pull out your new ones and get creating!
Happy scrapping, Michelle x
Who would have thought the humble punch could create such amazing layouts. To check out the work that we have already received check out the link on the Fiskars ANZ blog.
Don't forget though that you still do have till till the 31st of October to get your entry in for this challenge.
Here is a recap of the challenge details for you:
My October challenge to you is simply this:
Dust off your punches and get to work. I would love for you to create a card or a layout making your own embellishments from punches. You can add some little extras like I have, but the embellishments MUST be based around punches. So what are you waiting for... Get Creative !
Whether you "squeeze" your shapes by using one of Fiskars Squeeze Punches, "pop" out a punched shape or two using the Fiskars Pop-Up Punch or even punch to your hearts content using another punch in your stash ... it doesn't matter, we just want to see what you can create using Punches!
Please e-mail your work to fiskarscraft@yahoo.com.au by the end of October to be in to win some awesome Fiskars products and maybe even a cool Fiskars Punch.
I can't wait what everyone comes up with. So dust off your old punches or pull out your new ones and get creating!
Happy scrapping, Michelle x
More Details about "Girls Nite In" at Fiskars ANZ Blog !
Here is an update on what happening at the Fiskars ANZ this week for "Girls Nite In" :
We are so darn excited here at Fiskars Craft with all the fun and games we are going to be sharing with you all over the coming weeks.
Starting on October 27th....PINK RIBBON DAY......we shall have our Ambassadors sharing their own personal Cancer Stories.....from the heart! Tune in to hear from Dawn Stan......our Aussie Lead Ambassador and also a Breast Cancer Survivor.
We also have stories from Ngaire Bartlam and Wendy Steward ....they write from the heart about close family members and how Cancer effected their relatives.
We'll also be adding links to various Cancer sites on here......so you can check in anytime and hopefully get the information you are after .
The Ambassadors shall also be showcasing many , many projects over the coming weeks.
You'll see many Fiskars Tools being used in creative ways......and some gorgeous Heidi Grace and Cloud 9 projects......we even have some U-Tube How To Videos........and did I mention the Challenges, prizes, Raks,Auction,on-line chat in the Fiskateer Chatroom with the Leads from Australia, New Zealand and the US.......YES......so make sure you are a Fiskateer before October 30th so that you can join in on the Fiskateer Chatroom.......
You have probably seen some of the PINK ladies over the past weeks.....aren't they just the best TEAM......and there are so many more to come.....OMG......they are a crack up!
So keep checking in here for further details and information on the Auction and Challenges,etc.
Mark October 30th in your diary or on your calendar......for our GIRLS NIGHT IN fundraiser for the CANCER COUNCIL.......prepare for fun and games galore.......and we would love for you to leave a donation via the "donate here" link on the sidebar......challenge details will be up before the night.....and a few surprise challenges announced ON the night.
Hope that you all join us on the 30th of October for a fun filled nite of scrapping and what not.
Cheers M x
We are so darn excited here at Fiskars Craft with all the fun and games we are going to be sharing with you all over the coming weeks.
Starting on October 27th....PINK RIBBON DAY......we shall have our Ambassadors sharing their own personal Cancer Stories.....from the heart! Tune in to hear from Dawn Stan......our Aussie Lead Ambassador and also a Breast Cancer Survivor.
We also have stories from Ngaire Bartlam and Wendy Steward ....they write from the heart about close family members and how Cancer effected their relatives.
We'll also be adding links to various Cancer sites on here......so you can check in anytime and hopefully get the information you are after .
The Ambassadors shall also be showcasing many , many projects over the coming weeks.
You'll see many Fiskars Tools being used in creative ways......and some gorgeous Heidi Grace and Cloud 9 projects......we even have some U-Tube How To Videos........and did I mention the Challenges, prizes, Raks,Auction,on-line chat in the Fiskateer Chatroom with the Leads from Australia, New Zealand and the US.......YES......so make sure you are a Fiskateer before October 30th so that you can join in on the Fiskateer Chatroom.......
You have probably seen some of the PINK ladies over the past weeks.....aren't they just the best TEAM......and there are so many more to come.....OMG......they are a crack up!
So keep checking in here for further details and information on the Auction and Challenges,etc.
Mark October 30th in your diary or on your calendar......for our GIRLS NIGHT IN fundraiser for the CANCER COUNCIL.......prepare for fun and games galore.......and we would love for you to leave a donation via the "donate here" link on the sidebar......challenge details will be up before the night.....and a few surprise challenges announced ON the night.
Hope that you all join us on the 30th of October for a fun filled nite of scrapping and what not.
Cheers M x
Fiskars ANZ Blog Silent Auction Details
Here is the latest details from Annette our QLD Fiskars Ambassador about the Silent Auction she is hosting on behalf of Fiskars and the Breast Cancer Association to raise money for cancer research.
Don't forget to check out the Fiskars ANZ Blog for the latest details and to check out the amazing lots that you can bid on. I know I will be looking for sure. So many amazing things to choose from... gonna be hard not to bid !
Hi everyone,
Well the Silent Auction has been announced earlier this evening and OMG.....look at all the LOTS.......there's something for everyone !! So make sure you have a good look around and then email your name,Lot number and bidding price to Annette! Details are in each post........
Just click on the link on the right hand sidebar on here.......see where it says....'Silent Auction'....you can then bookmark this page for quick reference ......and stay looking at the Main Blog for further updates AND snippets of information!
The quickest way to get back to the Main Fiskars Craft Blog is to hit the green arrow on the top of your screen........believe me by the time Thursday night is over.......you'll be a whizz at this.......LOL!
In case you missed the Silent Auction Details Post....here it is again for you all....
SILENT AUCTION DETAILS
Well here it is!!! A fantastic line up of scrapping goodness in many shapes and forms to tantalise your taste buds!!
ALL of these prizes have been very kindly donated by various companies that have been most generous in helping us to raise money for BREAST CANCER RESEARCH THROUGH THE GIRLS NIGHT IN.
Please support the companies that have supported us!!
FISKARS BRANDS FOR LETTING US HOST A GIRLS NIGHT IN THROUGH THE FISKARS CRAFT BLOG AND ALSO FOR THE WONDERFUL PRODUCT DONATIONS.
SCRAPPING CLEARLY ACRYLIC ALBUMS
KAISERCRAFT
SCRAPBOOK OUTLET NEW ZEALAND
TARISOTA COLLECTIONS
SCRAPSADAISY
SCRAPBOOK CITY
MAURSIE and MUM
As well as the fantastic support we have had from these sponsors the FISKARS AMBASSADORS have also generously put their hand up for this great cause, this is purely fundraising and as such each one involved has done so out of the goodness of their hearts and with absolutely NO payment whatsoever. These talented ladies have outdone themselves this time....... they have been busy crafting up a storm for you guys.
So a BIG round of applause to them as well - YOU ARE A GREAT TEAM GIRLS - THANKS ;0)
Without further ado this is how it will work.
If something takes your fancy (trust me something will!!) then all you have to do is look at the bottom of the particular Lot # you are interested in and email the details through on the link given.
You need to provide your NAME, THE LOT #, AND THE AMOUNT YOU WISH TO BID.
Please ensure the email you are sending from is where we can reach you.
As this is a "silent auction" no names will be published throughout, however silent auction updates will be given though out the week so that you can follow what your desired Lot is up to.
The auction will commence on Monday 27th October and finish at 10.00pm EST on the 30th October, corresponding with our Girls Night In.
Auction bids will be recorded as they come in and the highest bid will win that Lot.
At the close of the auction the winning bidder will be notified by email and given ONE HOUR to pay. ONLINE details can be viewed here
As soon as payment has been received the winning bidder will be published.
As this auction is purely for fundraising it is open to all, including Ambassadors and it will be strictly adhered to that the highest bid wins.
PLEASE HELP US SUPPORT BREAST CANCER AWARENESS, IT TOUCHES US ALL SOMEWHERE A LONG THE LINE, SO LETS HELP THIS WORTHY CAUSE.
Sooooo girls, lets go SHOPPING!!!!! ....LOTS announced in 10 minutes time...woohoo....6pm EST!
Annette H :0)
Cheers M x
Don't forget to check out the Fiskars ANZ Blog for the latest details and to check out the amazing lots that you can bid on. I know I will be looking for sure. So many amazing things to choose from... gonna be hard not to bid !
Hi everyone,
Well the Silent Auction has been announced earlier this evening and OMG.....look at all the LOTS.......there's something for everyone !! So make sure you have a good look around and then email your name,Lot number and bidding price to Annette! Details are in each post........
Just click on the link on the right hand sidebar on here.......see where it says....'Silent Auction'....you can then bookmark this page for quick reference ......and stay looking at the Main Blog for further updates AND snippets of information!
The quickest way to get back to the Main Fiskars Craft Blog is to hit the green arrow on the top of your screen........believe me by the time Thursday night is over.......you'll be a whizz at this.......LOL!
In case you missed the Silent Auction Details Post....here it is again for you all....
SILENT AUCTION DETAILS
Well here it is!!! A fantastic line up of scrapping goodness in many shapes and forms to tantalise your taste buds!!
ALL of these prizes have been very kindly donated by various companies that have been most generous in helping us to raise money for BREAST CANCER RESEARCH THROUGH THE GIRLS NIGHT IN.
Please support the companies that have supported us!!
FISKARS BRANDS FOR LETTING US HOST A GIRLS NIGHT IN THROUGH THE FISKARS CRAFT BLOG AND ALSO FOR THE WONDERFUL PRODUCT DONATIONS.
SCRAPPING CLEARLY ACRYLIC ALBUMS
KAISERCRAFT
SCRAPBOOK OUTLET NEW ZEALAND
TARISOTA COLLECTIONS
SCRAPSADAISY
SCRAPBOOK CITY
MAURSIE and MUM
As well as the fantastic support we have had from these sponsors the FISKARS AMBASSADORS have also generously put their hand up for this great cause, this is purely fundraising and as such each one involved has done so out of the goodness of their hearts and with absolutely NO payment whatsoever. These talented ladies have outdone themselves this time....... they have been busy crafting up a storm for you guys.
So a BIG round of applause to them as well - YOU ARE A GREAT TEAM GIRLS - THANKS ;0)
Without further ado this is how it will work.
If something takes your fancy (trust me something will!!) then all you have to do is look at the bottom of the particular Lot # you are interested in and email the details through on the link given.
You need to provide your NAME, THE LOT #, AND THE AMOUNT YOU WISH TO BID.
Please ensure the email you are sending from is where we can reach you.
As this is a "silent auction" no names will be published throughout, however silent auction updates will be given though out the week so that you can follow what your desired Lot is up to.
The auction will commence on Monday 27th October and finish at 10.00pm EST on the 30th October, corresponding with our Girls Night In.
Auction bids will be recorded as they come in and the highest bid will win that Lot.
At the close of the auction the winning bidder will be notified by email and given ONE HOUR to pay. ONLINE details can be viewed here
As soon as payment has been received the winning bidder will be published.
As this auction is purely for fundraising it is open to all, including Ambassadors and it will be strictly adhered to that the highest bid wins.
PLEASE HELP US SUPPORT BREAST CANCER AWARENESS, IT TOUCHES US ALL SOMEWHERE A LONG THE LINE, SO LETS HELP THIS WORTHY CAUSE.
Sooooo girls, lets go SHOPPING!!!!! ....LOTS announced in 10 minutes time...woohoo....6pm EST!
Annette H :0)
Cheers M x
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Been playing with some Fiskars Punches again.
Just thought I would stop by to remind everyone about the challenge that is currently happening on the Fiskars ANZ blog for this month. So here it is again to remind you:
Dust off your punches and get to work. I would love for you to create a card or a layout making your own embellishments from punches. You can add some little extras like I have, but the embellishments MUST be based around punches. So what are you waiting for... Get Creative !
Whether you "squeeze" your shapes by using one of Fiskars Squeeze Punches, "pop" out a punched shape or two using the Fiskars Pop-Up Punch or even punch to your hearts content using another punch in your stash ... it doesn't matter, we just want to see what you can create using Punches!
Please e-mail your work to fiskarscraft@yahoo.com.au by the end of October to be in to win some awesome Fiskars products and maybe even a cool Fiskars Punch.
Punches... show us what you can create using punches.
I myself, am surprised when I look back on my layouts and off the page items lately to see how many times I have actually been using punches. Since I have discovered the range of squeeze punches and pop up punches by Fiskars I always seem to have them on hand.
I thought I would share with you the table decorations we had here in Adelaide for our Xmas in July Fiskars Crop. I wanted something different for our decorations and found these cute little foam trees at Spotlight that were just crying out to be altered. How could I resist ! So with a bit of help from the Heidi Grace Orchard Paper range, some PVA glue, Buttons, Sequins, Beads and Kindy Glitz. I have created these little trees that decorated our morning tea table. I found the size of the Fiskars punches perfect for decorating the trees. They added that little bit extra I think that each of the trees needed.
So here they are for you to see.
So what are you waiting for... pull out those punches and give them a work out. See wat you can create using your punches to embellish your layouts and cards to your hearts content.
I can't wait to see what you come up with.
Cheers, Michelle x
Dust off your punches and get to work. I would love for you to create a card or a layout making your own embellishments from punches. You can add some little extras like I have, but the embellishments MUST be based around punches. So what are you waiting for... Get Creative !
Whether you "squeeze" your shapes by using one of Fiskars Squeeze Punches, "pop" out a punched shape or two using the Fiskars Pop-Up Punch or even punch to your hearts content using another punch in your stash ... it doesn't matter, we just want to see what you can create using Punches!
Please e-mail your work to fiskarscraft@yahoo.com.au by the end of October to be in to win some awesome Fiskars products and maybe even a cool Fiskars Punch.
Punches... show us what you can create using punches.
I myself, am surprised when I look back on my layouts and off the page items lately to see how many times I have actually been using punches. Since I have discovered the range of squeeze punches and pop up punches by Fiskars I always seem to have them on hand.
I thought I would share with you the table decorations we had here in Adelaide for our Xmas in July Fiskars Crop. I wanted something different for our decorations and found these cute little foam trees at Spotlight that were just crying out to be altered. How could I resist ! So with a bit of help from the Heidi Grace Orchard Paper range, some PVA glue, Buttons, Sequins, Beads and Kindy Glitz. I have created these little trees that decorated our morning tea table. I found the size of the Fiskars punches perfect for decorating the trees. They added that little bit extra I think that each of the trees needed.
So here they are for you to see.
So what are you waiting for... pull out those punches and give them a work out. See wat you can create using your punches to embellish your layouts and cards to your hearts content.
I can't wait to see what you come up with.
Cheers, Michelle x
Whats What on the Fiskars ANZ Blog This Month - Girls Nite In ! October 30th 2008
Thought I would share what I am involved in this month with Fiskars....
Here's the latest post about the big event on the Fiskars ANZ Blog from Lyn, Dawn and Trina.
Hi everyone,
Did you know that October is BREAST CANCER AWARENESS month?
Well here at FISKARS CRAFT we are going to facilitate our own GIRLS NIGHT IN right here on the ANZ Blog....so you can all sit back in the comfort of your own home or get together with some friends......and come and join us for a fun filled night starting at 6pm AUS. EST......8pm NZ time on Thursday October 30th.
Plans are underway with our Ambassadors in both Australia and New Zealand to bring you all some wonderful project shares,challenges,prizes.....yes spot prizes.......RAKS'........dress-ups.....sh....sh....the girls are working very hard behind the scenes at the moment......LOL!
So spread the word.......and if you would like to see our GIRLS NIGHT IN site whereby you can leave a donation if you like you can go here ANZ Fiskars Craft Girls Night In
We are making this a fundraiser by the FISKARS CRAFT AMBASSADORS and DEMONSTRATORS in AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND.
We have set our target at $2000.00......so we would love you to donate to this worthy cause! I'm sure most of us have been touched by Cancer or know of someone that has had this terrible illness.....so please help us to raise much needed funds for the CANCER COUNCIL doing what we all love to do crafting!.......having fun.....chatting....sharing and caring1
Starting on October 27th PINK RIBBON DAY we shall have many ,many shares and activities on here....we'll link to as many helpful Cancer Awareness sites as we can......and we are even working on our own "Blinkie" for you all.....to add to your own Blogs or websites......so watch out for some BIG CHANGES ON HERE OVER THE COMING WEEKS...........so keep an eye out !
Here's a message from the GIRL"S NIGHT IN TEAM
October is Breast Awareness Month!
Girls Night In is not just about fundraising, it's also about raising awareness of women's cancers. So, this year as part of Girls Night In, the Cancer Council is calling on all women to arm themselves and their friends with the knowledge of how to reduce their risk and protect themselves against women's cancers.
See below for details on how to cut your cancer risk.
Yours Sincerely,
Barbara, Louise, Erin & Lucinda - The Girls Night In Team
10 Steps to Cutting Cancer Risk
A recent survey of over 1000 women revealed that Australian women are putting their lives at risk by not taking the necessary precaucations against women's cancers.
To combat this low awareness, the Cancer Council has developed these 10 simple steps to help women reduce their risk of developing women's cancer as well as ensuring that any problems are detected earlier:
Exercise regularly and keep your weight in a normal range.
Eat a health diet with at least five servings of vegetables and two servings of fruit each day.
Don't smoke, and if you do, quit.
Limit or avoid drinking alcohol and have some alcohol free days.
Have pap test every two years if you are between the ages of 18-69.
Be breast aware - see your doctor promptly if you find a lump in your breast, dimpling of the skin or changes in the nipple.
Have a mammogram every two years if you are between the ages of 50-69
Don't ignore changes in your body, such as swelling, bloating, sudden weight gain or loss, or changes in your normal menstrual pattern.
Know your family's cancer history and seek advice from your doctor or the Cancer Council Helpline (1311 20) if you have concerns.
Every woman's body is different and only you know what's normal for you. If you notice something that is unusal for you, see your doctor.
Remember - One of the best defences women have against cancer is increasing awareness of their own bodies!
If you would like any further information about women's cancers, please visit www.girlsnightin.com.au or call the Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20.
Keep your eyes peeled for more details to come on this big evening of fun and games to raise funs for Breast Cancer Research.
Cheers M x
Here's the latest post about the big event on the Fiskars ANZ Blog from Lyn, Dawn and Trina.
Hi everyone,
Did you know that October is BREAST CANCER AWARENESS month?
Well here at FISKARS CRAFT we are going to facilitate our own GIRLS NIGHT IN right here on the ANZ Blog....so you can all sit back in the comfort of your own home or get together with some friends......and come and join us for a fun filled night starting at 6pm AUS. EST......8pm NZ time on Thursday October 30th.
Plans are underway with our Ambassadors in both Australia and New Zealand to bring you all some wonderful project shares,challenges,prizes.....yes spot prizes.......RAKS'........dress-ups.....sh....sh....the girls are working very hard behind the scenes at the moment......LOL!
So spread the word.......and if you would like to see our GIRLS NIGHT IN site whereby you can leave a donation if you like you can go here ANZ Fiskars Craft Girls Night In
We are making this a fundraiser by the FISKARS CRAFT AMBASSADORS and DEMONSTRATORS in AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND.
We have set our target at $2000.00......so we would love you to donate to this worthy cause! I'm sure most of us have been touched by Cancer or know of someone that has had this terrible illness.....so please help us to raise much needed funds for the CANCER COUNCIL doing what we all love to do crafting!.......having fun.....chatting....sharing and caring1
Starting on October 27th PINK RIBBON DAY we shall have many ,many shares and activities on here....we'll link to as many helpful Cancer Awareness sites as we can......and we are even working on our own "Blinkie" for you all.....to add to your own Blogs or websites......so watch out for some BIG CHANGES ON HERE OVER THE COMING WEEKS...........so keep an eye out !
Here's a message from the GIRL"S NIGHT IN TEAM
October is Breast Awareness Month!
Girls Night In is not just about fundraising, it's also about raising awareness of women's cancers. So, this year as part of Girls Night In, the Cancer Council is calling on all women to arm themselves and their friends with the knowledge of how to reduce their risk and protect themselves against women's cancers.
See below for details on how to cut your cancer risk.
Yours Sincerely,
Barbara, Louise, Erin & Lucinda - The Girls Night In Team
10 Steps to Cutting Cancer Risk
A recent survey of over 1000 women revealed that Australian women are putting their lives at risk by not taking the necessary precaucations against women's cancers.
To combat this low awareness, the Cancer Council has developed these 10 simple steps to help women reduce their risk of developing women's cancer as well as ensuring that any problems are detected earlier:
Exercise regularly and keep your weight in a normal range.
Eat a health diet with at least five servings of vegetables and two servings of fruit each day.
Don't smoke, and if you do, quit.
Limit or avoid drinking alcohol and have some alcohol free days.
Have pap test every two years if you are between the ages of 18-69.
Be breast aware - see your doctor promptly if you find a lump in your breast, dimpling of the skin or changes in the nipple.
Have a mammogram every two years if you are between the ages of 50-69
Don't ignore changes in your body, such as swelling, bloating, sudden weight gain or loss, or changes in your normal menstrual pattern.
Know your family's cancer history and seek advice from your doctor or the Cancer Council Helpline (1311 20) if you have concerns.
Every woman's body is different and only you know what's normal for you. If you notice something that is unusal for you, see your doctor.
Remember - One of the best defences women have against cancer is increasing awareness of their own bodies!
If you would like any further information about women's cancers, please visit www.girlsnightin.com.au or call the Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20.
Keep your eyes peeled for more details to come on this big evening of fun and games to raise funs for Breast Cancer Research.
Cheers M x
Last Minute Xmas Ideas Crop here in Adelaide !
Hello fellow Scrapbookers and Cardmakers.
To wind out this year in style we have our final crop for 2008 here in Adelaide.
We are now taking bookings for our next Fiskars Crop.
Are you looking to get some last minute Xmas ideas?
Do you enjoy getting together with other to have fun ?
Then this is the day for you !
The day will be filled with fun and laughter as usual along with a suprise xmas door prize.
The details are:
FISKARS “LAST MINUTE XMAS IDEAS” CROP
Date : 8th November 2008
Time: 10 till 5 pm
Venue Address: Sheidow Park
All kits will be provided for the workshop
Morning Tea and Lunch will be provided
Places are limited so you will need to book early to avoid disappointment.
Last time bookings were closed early due to the large number of bookings so get in quick.
Look forward to seeing you there...
Michelle Wallace
Wallace Paper Art Designs.
For more details email me on : mlwallace@internode.on.net
To wind out this year in style we have our final crop for 2008 here in Adelaide.
We are now taking bookings for our next Fiskars Crop.
Are you looking to get some last minute Xmas ideas?
Do you enjoy getting together with other to have fun ?
Then this is the day for you !
The day will be filled with fun and laughter as usual along with a suprise xmas door prize.
The details are:
FISKARS “LAST MINUTE XMAS IDEAS” CROP
Date : 8th November 2008
Time: 10 till 5 pm
Venue Address: Sheidow Park
All kits will be provided for the workshop
Morning Tea and Lunch will be provided
Places are limited so you will need to book early to avoid disappointment.
Last time bookings were closed early due to the large number of bookings so get in quick.
Look forward to seeing you there...
Michelle Wallace
Wallace Paper Art Designs.
For more details email me on : mlwallace@internode.on.net
Thursday, October 2, 2008
October D2U Scrapbooking DT Work
So starts another month on a really cool DT. Such amazing stuff sent out for us to play with again this month. Fabric and cool paper from Fancy Pants galore. I really didn't know where to start as the ideas ran around in my head. The DT pack was so good that I ended up doing more layouts than I had first planned 'cause it all worked so well so many different ways.
So here is what I have to show you all this month:
Layout 1 - Kindy Kid = layout made using the DT kit for this month and my own stash. Gotta love the Core'dinations CS. Love being able to dry emboss it and sand it to show through the core colour.
Products used: DT kit - Core'dinations cardstock - Orange, HS rubon alphas, PP - Fancy Pants = Truthful
From my stash: PP - Basic Grey - Oh Baby! Boy, Versamark Ink, Ric Rac, Tsukineko Walnut Ink, Mixed Chipboard Alphas, Autumn Leaves Clear Journal Stamp, Stazon Ink - Black , Rubon Alphas, Cardstock Scrap, Permanent Marker, Dimensional Magic, MM Mixed Sentiments Stamp, Journalling Pen.
Layout 2 - Busy Bee =layout made the DT kit for this month and my own stash. Got to play with this fabric which was so cute. Had the perfect PP to match, so cut out the flowers to embellish the layout.
Products used: DT kit - Core'dinations Cardstock - Black, Overprint Checks "Bee"
From my stash: PP - Rob and Bob - Funky Orange Flowers, Versamark Ink, Cloud9 Rain dots, Gemstones, Kindy Glitz, Orange Buttons, Cardstock Scrap, American Craft Thickers, Foam Mounting Tape, White Gel Pen.
Layout 3 - School Time = layout made using the DT kit for this month and some of my own stash. Finally got around to scrapping some old school photos of DD- Jhane, which have been laying around for ages.
Products used: DT kit - PP - Fancy Pants - True Blue, Book Paper, HS rubon alphas, Ribbon.
From my stash: MM Journal Paper, Versamark Ink, Autumn Leaves Clear Jounal Stamp Scroll, Stazon Ink -Timber, Mixed Rubons, Bingo Card, Book Plate, Permanent Marker, Acetate, Kaiser Clear Stamp, Paper Clip, American Craft Thickers, Journalling Pen.
Layout 4 - Bookworm = layout made using the DT kit for this month and some of my own stash. Loved the Fancy Pants paper so made it go a fair way.
Products used: DT kit - PP - Fancy Pants - Truthful
From my stash: PP - Basic Grey - Oh Baby! Boy, Versamark Ink, Bella flowers, Floss, Kaiser Flower and Cloud9 Brads, Heidi Grace Clear Stamp Scrolls and Words, Stazon Ink -Timber, Heidi Grace Alpha Stickers, Dymo Labeller, Cardstock Scrap, Journalling Pen, Grosgrain Ribbon.
Layout 5 - peek a BOO ! = layout made using the DT kit for this month and one of this months sketches. Was a fun sketch to work with. Also loved playing around with fabric and felt on a layout again.
Products used: DT kit - Overprint Checks "Bee", Flower Pins, Satin Bi color Ribbon, Organza Ribbon.
From my stash: PP - MME- Kaleidoscope, Felt, Ric Rac, Floss, Rubon Words and Stitching, Mixed Chipboard Alphas, Permanent Marker, Dimensional Magic, Journalling Pen, Cardstock, Chipboard Heart.
Layout 6 - Raspberry Kisses = layout made using the DT kit for this month and another of this months sketches. Haven't used multiple photos of this size (2.5"x6") before and loved working with it for the close up shots.
Products used: DT kit - PP- Fancy Pants - True Blue, Book Paper.
From my stash: PP - Basic Grey- Blush - Admire, Versamark Ink, Prima flower,Brads, Heidi Grace Clear Stamp Floral Scroll, Stazon Ink - Moonlight and Timber, Kaiser Clear Stamps, Bella Chipboard Flower, Journalling Pen, Gel Pen, Cardstock.
Layout 7 - In Stitches = layout made using the DT kit for this month and my own stash. Played around with some old flower stencils and ink to get the effect I wanted. Also got to get the good old sewing machine working too on the fabric background.
Products used: DT kit -Core'dinations cardstock - Grassroots, PP - Fancy Pants - Natural, HS rubon alphas, Cotton Poplin - Leaf.
From my stash: PP - Versamark Ink, Beads, Floss, Kaiser Clear Stamps, Stazon Ink - Black , White Gel Pen, Dimensional Magic, Permanent Marker, Mixed Chipboard Alphas.
Better go... Housework caling..LOL... TFL.
Happy scrapping, M x
So here is what I have to show you all this month:
Layout 1 - Kindy Kid = layout made using the DT kit for this month and my own stash. Gotta love the Core'dinations CS. Love being able to dry emboss it and sand it to show through the core colour.
Products used: DT kit - Core'dinations cardstock - Orange, HS rubon alphas, PP - Fancy Pants = Truthful
From my stash: PP - Basic Grey - Oh Baby! Boy, Versamark Ink, Ric Rac, Tsukineko Walnut Ink, Mixed Chipboard Alphas, Autumn Leaves Clear Journal Stamp, Stazon Ink - Black , Rubon Alphas, Cardstock Scrap, Permanent Marker, Dimensional Magic, MM Mixed Sentiments Stamp, Journalling Pen.
Layout 2 - Busy Bee =layout made the DT kit for this month and my own stash. Got to play with this fabric which was so cute. Had the perfect PP to match, so cut out the flowers to embellish the layout.
Products used: DT kit - Core'dinations Cardstock - Black, Overprint Checks "Bee"
From my stash: PP - Rob and Bob - Funky Orange Flowers, Versamark Ink, Cloud9 Rain dots, Gemstones, Kindy Glitz, Orange Buttons, Cardstock Scrap, American Craft Thickers, Foam Mounting Tape, White Gel Pen.
Layout 3 - School Time = layout made using the DT kit for this month and some of my own stash. Finally got around to scrapping some old school photos of DD- Jhane, which have been laying around for ages.
Products used: DT kit - PP - Fancy Pants - True Blue, Book Paper, HS rubon alphas, Ribbon.
From my stash: MM Journal Paper, Versamark Ink, Autumn Leaves Clear Jounal Stamp Scroll, Stazon Ink -Timber, Mixed Rubons, Bingo Card, Book Plate, Permanent Marker, Acetate, Kaiser Clear Stamp, Paper Clip, American Craft Thickers, Journalling Pen.
Layout 4 - Bookworm = layout made using the DT kit for this month and some of my own stash. Loved the Fancy Pants paper so made it go a fair way.
Products used: DT kit - PP - Fancy Pants - Truthful
From my stash: PP - Basic Grey - Oh Baby! Boy, Versamark Ink, Bella flowers, Floss, Kaiser Flower and Cloud9 Brads, Heidi Grace Clear Stamp Scrolls and Words, Stazon Ink -Timber, Heidi Grace Alpha Stickers, Dymo Labeller, Cardstock Scrap, Journalling Pen, Grosgrain Ribbon.
Layout 5 - peek a BOO ! = layout made using the DT kit for this month and one of this months sketches. Was a fun sketch to work with. Also loved playing around with fabric and felt on a layout again.
Products used: DT kit - Overprint Checks "Bee", Flower Pins, Satin Bi color Ribbon, Organza Ribbon.
From my stash: PP - MME- Kaleidoscope, Felt, Ric Rac, Floss, Rubon Words and Stitching, Mixed Chipboard Alphas, Permanent Marker, Dimensional Magic, Journalling Pen, Cardstock, Chipboard Heart.
Layout 6 - Raspberry Kisses = layout made using the DT kit for this month and another of this months sketches. Haven't used multiple photos of this size (2.5"x6") before and loved working with it for the close up shots.
Products used: DT kit - PP- Fancy Pants - True Blue, Book Paper.
From my stash: PP - Basic Grey- Blush - Admire, Versamark Ink, Prima flower,Brads, Heidi Grace Clear Stamp Floral Scroll, Stazon Ink - Moonlight and Timber, Kaiser Clear Stamps, Bella Chipboard Flower, Journalling Pen, Gel Pen, Cardstock.
Layout 7 - In Stitches = layout made using the DT kit for this month and my own stash. Played around with some old flower stencils and ink to get the effect I wanted. Also got to get the good old sewing machine working too on the fabric background.
Products used: DT kit -Core'dinations cardstock - Grassroots, PP - Fancy Pants - Natural, HS rubon alphas, Cotton Poplin - Leaf.
From my stash: PP - Versamark Ink, Beads, Floss, Kaiser Clear Stamps, Stazon Ink - Black , White Gel Pen, Dimensional Magic, Permanent Marker, Mixed Chipboard Alphas.
Better go... Housework caling..LOL... TFL.
Happy scrapping, M x
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Fiskars October Monthly Challenge - Punches
I have been raking my brain for the last few weeks as to what to set for this months challenge. For some reason it didn't come to me easily.. but then it may be because of the mad house I am living in at present. Things just don't seemed to be going quite as planned.
For me though it was a welcome relief having the last SA Fiskars Crop here. It gave me a chance to scrap and regain a bit of sanity that I find in scrapbooking. So.. it was while things were a little crazy here that I was remembering that I need to start planning the final details of the next crop. I then remember a conversation that came up during the last crop about punches. We all chatted about the myriad of different type punches that we have all acquired in our scrapbooking life time. I must admit that I was one of the many guilt of having oodles of punches collecting dust in my stash. They really only got a major work out from the kids when they pull them out to scrap. That was, I must say, until Fiskars came out with the squeeze punches. I was REBORN ! LOL. They are such amazing things that I find I have included them into a layout without even giving them a second thought. And don't get me started about the Border punches... I remember...like most of you must... the crazy things we did to get a perfect scalloped edge... though it never quite was perfect.. before my trusty Threaded Water punch made its home here on my scrap desk.LOL.
So you may ask... what has this got to do with this months challenge... Well.. I am getting there I promise. I think that we perhaps at times underestimate our punches and what we can create with them. I decided to pull out some of my many Fiskars Punches (Squeeze and other) to see how I could embellish a layout using my trusty friends. With the help of a few other Fiskars products like rain dots and 3D foam mounts, some Kindy Glitz and gemstones to add some bling I have been able to make my own embellishments for this layout. I must say that I am most happy with the end result.. more so 'cause I made the embellishments myself!
Here it is for you to see for yourself...
Close up of Embellishments
Supply List:
Fiskars : 12-74227097 Squeeze Punches Bling XL
Fiskars : 12-74407097 Squeeze Punches May Flower M
Fiskars : 12-24657097 Pop Up Punches Daisy
Fiskars : 12-24667097 Pop Up Punches Flower
Heidi Grace : Daisy Flower Punch
Heidi Grace Designs: Love Blossoms patterned paper
Heidi Grace Designs: Pocket Scraps Alphas
Cloud 9 Designs : Rain dots
Other: Kindy Glitz, Permanent marker, 3D Foam, Gemstone Flowers and Versamark Ink.
My October challenge to you is simply this:
Dust off your punches and get to work. I would love for you to create a card or a layout making your own embellishments from punches. You can add some little extras like I have, but the embellishments MUST be based around punches. So what are you waiting for... Get Creative !
Whether you "squeeze" your shapes by using one of Fiskars Squeeze Punches, "pop" out a punched shape or two using the Fiskars Pop-Up Punch or even punch to your hearts content using another punch in your stash ... it doesn't matter, we just want to see what you can create using Punches!
Please e-mail your work to fiskarscraft@yahoo.com.au by the end of October to be in to win some awesome Fiskars products and maybe even a cool Fiskars Punch.
I can't wait what everyone comes up with. So dust off your old punches or pull out your new ones and get creating!
Happy scrapping, Michelle x
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