Halloween Birthday Fun!!

Well.. have managed to get some of the photos from Jhane's birthday all sorted.

Must say however that is was a little hard to get good photos inside the room on the night. The reason for this was because we had sound sensitive lights, a smoke machine AND the room was only lit by jack o lanterns and black lights. So needless to say it was very dark and what not in there.

The kids loved it.. I thought the lights were really amazing. The whole effect was great and I am very happy with the way it all turned out.

Jhane had a great time dancing, eating, gossiping and generally having a blast.

BUT... I must say.. YES there is a "BUT"... but a good one.... We had 20 kids here for the party and for 4 and a half hours we had no issues, fights, tears or anything. Everyone just had a good time. which was sooooo nice.

Mind you must admit the next day I was a little tired.. after spending the week before sorting out party stuff, making food, and decorating till after 1 am for the few nights before the party. And that doesn't include the mad dash to the shops on the morning of the party to purchase a new mini Hifi due to the one we had not working!!! Mind you I do LOVE my new Hifi.. hehehehehe... and the last minute downloading of extra music.

All in all was a great party.. the garage still smells of smoke machine, lollies, and sweetness from the night. Which I don't mind at all. And who would have thought they would have liked my punch so much (had to make an extra 8 litres!). Along with polishing off all the pudding cups and jelly shots! Luckily I saved some for us...lol.

Once again.. thank you to everyone who helped make Jhane's party the best one she has ever had. She loved being able to share it with you all.

TFL, M x

Look what the Postie delivered today...

How excited am I do you think to get these goodies in the mail...



Just look at all that Bella "Candy Cane" goodness there...Just can't wait to play with it all.

If you are wanting to see what I am going to create with all these goodies you will have to head to Spotlight for my Fynmark demonstration. I will be showcasing some amazing Fiskars tools and playing with the Bella "Candy Cane" range to create a 6x6 layout that can be added to a 12x12 page when you home.

Here's the details of where I will be:

Spotlight Noarlunga, South Australia
December 11th from 12 till 3pm

I will also be in store at Spotlight for another demonstration shortly. Why not drop in for a chat and have a play with some of the Fiskars tools.

Here's the details:

Spotlight Noarlunga. South Australia
December 4th from 12 - 3pm

If your looking for some inspiration why not check out the Fiskars blog to see where other demonstrations that are happening around Australia for the next few months.

Stop by and have a go at what we will be making on the day.

TFL, M x

Mischief and Mayhem

For those of you out there that know me well, you will know that I have strong beliefs that everything has its place and that I am extremely anal...

YES !!! I will admit that in writing.. I will also admit that I can be a little bit of a perfectionist...

Yes Janet!!!.. I hear you snickering on the side there while you read this !!! hehehehe....

But having one child let alone having four I have had to relax on a few thing just a tad...

Mind you I must admit that my two youngest daughter have been testing me to the extreme lately..

and as promised to a few people who were wondering how much mess two little "angels".. really devils in disguise can get up to while they are "napping" hahahahaha...

Take a look at this....




AND.. this is not the only day/night that we have had to reorganise and sort their room out...

For some strange reason they have decided to pull EVERYTHING out INCLUDING their clothes.. GRRRRR !!!! (was not what I really said.. but you can imagine!)

So for those of you out there that think that I have perfect kids and my house always looks perfect.. this should prove to you that we are just a normal family that has kids that get up to mischief just like any other...hehehehe...

M x

Fiskars Crops dates for 2011

Hello Fellow Scrapbookers and Cardmarkers

Okay.. Bookings are NOW OPEN for our 2011 Crops.

Lots of fun filled scrapping days are planned..
with lots of exciting tools to play with
and projects to make.

I am providing you with the dates in advance again due to requests and to help with bookings.

If you wish to book in please let me know by email at mlwallace@internode.on.net

All kits come with full instructions and all that is needed to complete what we are making on the day. (except adhesives and ink if doing it at home).
Each kits contains either 1 Off The Page item or 3 Layouts and four cards.

Places are limited and book out fast, so you need to book early to avoid disappointment.

The details are:

Dates: February 26th
April 9th
June 25th
August 27th
September 24th
November 5th

Venue: Sheidow Park
Time : 10:30 - 4pm

Cake, Biscuits, Tea, and Coffee provided.

Please bring a small plate of food to share for lunch (can heat food if needed).

Reminders and emails detailing tool lists for the day will be emailed out one week prior to each crop.

Looking forward to seeing you there !

Michelle Wallace

Wallace Paper Art Designs
0414 271 083

Some exciting news !!!

Check this out .....

Announcing the 2010-2011 Helmar USA/AUS Design Team!
We would like to thank everyone who applied for our Designer Team (Australian & Educator Teams). The amount of applications and talent we received was over whelming and wonderful!

We are so excited to announce our New Helmar USA/AUS Design Team.........

First we welcome back the following USA Designers:

Tracy Weinzapfel, President, Helmar USA, Inc.
Laura Achilles
Shelly Hein-Simmons
Gayle Martin
Aymee Gandy
Cathy La Hay
Pamela Young
Erika Taylor
Tina McDonald
Amy Teets

Please welcome our NEW Australian Designers to the team!

Michelle Wallace
Sarah Moore
Nicole Pomeroy
Sherry Mendoza
Leeann Pearce
Alicia Barry

And we are excited to add a whole new facet to our Design Team that will be bring technique videos, live classes and more showing you tips & techniques with Helmar Products. We are happy to introduce our New Helmar Education Team:

Lolly Chessie
Stayce DeWid
Lydell Quinn (all the way from Australia)
Jing Jing Nichol
Becky Teichmiller (over very own beloved Becky is back!)
Jessica Morales

What a team of talent we have along with some new preferred vendors and fun events/activities that are planned for everyone to be involved!

Welcome to all new and old Design Team Members and Congratulations!

Tracy Weinzapfel
President, Helmar USA, Inc.

So excited to have made it onto an amazing team. Cant wait to get started and play with some amazing products.

TFL, M x

Imagination at Work

Taken just before we went away on holidays...

I love my kids imagination.

This what Nate made with some mathematics blocks we were give by my Dad from his old school days.


Troy wasn't home and the younger kids played for over a hour and a half with these blocks together...Quite a things for three kids aged 6yr, 3 yrs and 20mths.

I had to take a picture as Nate said he wanted Dad to see what he had made as he wanted to make something else and he had run out of blocks. Quite cute.

Gotta love those days when the weather is miserable and kids play nicely inside giving me a chance to catch up on things.

Cheers M x

Little Secret !!!

Okay.. so I can't share just yet.. but I just had to share with everyone that i am extremely excited at the moment.

I have been offered the most amazing opportunity..

It couldn't have come at a better time... much need pick me up and a positive start to a very busy time ahead....

Stay tuned as I will be able to share it with you all soon.

TFL, M x