Happy Memories

Loving this paper range by Kimberley Poloson !

I love this particular one because I was able to cut out the butterflies, popped some 3D foam behind them, kindy glitz them and they the looked like they were about to fly off the page. I did the same with the flowers. I love hand cutting elements out of paper to make my own embellishments and it has been so much easier with my fingertip knife and fingertip tweezers. Now I just cut and go so easily.

Made this layout for my daughter to remember the fun times she has with her grandad who comes down to visit once a year from Cairns. They talk weekly on the phone to catch up on what they have been up to. As she gets older she seems to get busier and busier. I try and reminder to give him a call so they don't lose the friendship they do have. If anything family is very important to us.

TFL, M x

The Gift that keeps on Giving

Mini Notecards and Gift Box set by Michelle Wallace

Visit the Fiskars ANZ Blog to download the PDF of this card at:

www.fiskarscraft.typepad.com

Cheers M x

WOW !! Guess where I was today ????

I'll give you a big clue....
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The Fiskars Garage sale in South Australia!!

I mean a big WOW too... what amazing stuff there is there... so much to choose from at such great prices that leave you wanting to buy more and more..

They are open again tomorrow and Sunday from 10 till 4pm at 59 Galway Ave, Marleston.. everything must go.

Why not head down here to check out the amazing bargains yourself.

BTW... huge thanks to the wonderful people that helped me find my feet while I was working there today. Been a while since I have used a cash register and did that sort of work. Was a pleasure to help you out for the day.. and soooo much fun too !

M x

Don't Forget The Simple Things

I am sure that my eldest DD is going to kill me when she sees this lovely photo of her on the web...lol....I just HAD to scrap it though. I am sure that she is getting sick of people snapping here at the times she looks so glamorous. We all take photos of special occasions such as birthdays and Christmas.. however we tend to forget to take photos just for the sake of recording what we do on a day to day basis. I love taking these photos the most... the unposed look, the look of normal life, capturing us when we least expect it.

In this layout below I was able to record how I like the fact that my eldest DD is comfortable enough to be herself around us. that she doesn't feel that she needs all the "airs and graces" to be herself. I have encouraged our kids to be themselves no matter what. That it is important for people to like them for who they are and not what they could be (if you know what I mean).

Why not pull out your camera and take some picture to record the silly and quirky things of a normal day in our family life.

Cheers M x

**Fiskars "Xmas In July" Crop Booking Closing Soon**

Hello fellow Scrapbookers and Cardmakers.

Bookings are CLOSING SOON for our next Fiskars Crop.

Are you looking to get some new ideas for family gifts and cards?

Do you enjoy getting together with others to have fun ?

Then this is the day for you !

The day will be filled with fun and laughter as usual.

The details are:

FISKARS “Xmas In July” CROP

Date : 25th July 2009

Time: 10 till 5 pm

Venue Address: Sheidow Park, Adelaide

All kits will be provided for the workshop

Morning Tea and Lunch will be provided

Places are now limited and filling fast already, so BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment.

Look forward to seeing you there...

Michelle Wallace

Wallace Paper Art Designs

Lucky for ...

Think sometimes we take what we have for granted. We tend to forget what we have and what we should consider ourselves lucky to have. .. Yeah probably a bit deep I know... but that is the way I scrap sometimes. I find it refreshing to do layout sometimes to record an remember what i am lucky for at the time.

Found this photo that was taken when our family was only a family of four... MY.. it seems sooooo long ago.. now we are a family of 4 + 2.. and loving every minute of it. I decided it was perfect to record what I was most grateful for at the time the photo was taken. Am planning on doing another one similar to show what I am grateful for now.

So here it is:

Products used:

Heidi Grace Reagan's Closet paper range and clear stamps

Heidi Grace Sweetest Little Bug Glitter stickers

TFL. M x.

An ATC for July to say Thanks!

Here's the challenges for July at Scrap Around the Clock that we were set this month.

Layout Criteria:

to use 4 or more buttons
monochromatic theme (1 colour and black and white)
journalliing has to be at least 20 words

ATC criteria:

Thank you theme ATC
paint
hand stitching
2 pp

Here's what I came up with for my Thank You ATC:

Played around with some paint and stamp medium for this one and stamped flowers onto my background patterned paper. Had fun with this one. Love the challenges and the great people on the forum. Why now head over and check them out. They have all done some amazing work, that's for sure !

Why not head over and give it go. You will have a chance of winning a $10 voucher from Scrap Therapy if you do !

TFL, M x