New Scrap Tote

Just had to post a pic of my new scrap tote. I just love it!!!!!! I bought it a Scrapz at Jindalee after work the other day. Purely a spur of the moment purchase, but I just think it's great. It's got heaps of room in it..... tried fitting the usual stuff I'd take to a crop and it was perfect.

I must confess here and now that I am a bagoholic. I have so many bags and I drive Mark insane as they are stored all over the place. But you know you just can't really have too many bags can you? Boys just don't understand that you need a different sort of bag for different occassions. Ah well such is life!

REALITY SCRAPS -

Scrapbook City has a new comp called Reality Scraps. the ultimate prize is a stint as a DT member. I've decided to give it a go. The first challenge is to make it past the qualifying round. Only 20 people are to be picked after this round. For this challenge we had to create a layout with a picture of yourself, your name and the reasons why you are taking part in the comp

Above is my entry. My cricut and flower punches got a huge workout but I had fun!!!! Even if I don't make it past this round I'm still pretty happy with this layout. The colours are not as bright in the photo as IRL. I used flower layering and doodling as my two main techniques. The photo opens up like a book and journalling is hidden behind it.

This is a box I bought at Spotlight and decorated to become an index file for the growing pile of quotes I have. At the moment they are on scraps of A4 paper shoved all around my craft studio but now I can write them on index cards and file them under a particular theme to make it easy to find them.

Tired after night duty so am now off to bed. Have a few more things I've been working on that I need to take pics of so I can post them here.

Online Class - Scrapbook City

These pics are of an exploding box I made at my first ever online class. It was really fun! Unfortunately i wasn't able to be online while the class was live..... but I don't know if I'd have been able to keep up anyway. Really happy with the result and can seem myself making some more as gifts. It was also the first time I've worked with 3D flowers ...... will definitely be doing more of this.

I'm not really sure how to change the position of my pics on the page but I'm sure I'll learn.

Scrapbooking - apart from this class I've been working on some CJ's, an all about me album and some little BTP items. Will post pics when get them finished.

Stitching - well I've been working on making new graphics for the website. Just want to update them and have them reflect the style I'm into at the moment. Also plodding a way on a new design. Really need to finish of the collection I started a while ago. It's called the BUBBLEBERRY GANG - and features some cute little sisters and their friends. I've stitched all the tops but just need to sandwich and quilt it all and then of course write out the patterns.

That's about all from me at the moment.... gotta go and get ready for work.

What a Day!!!!

Today was very busy. I went to apply for my passport but was knocked back as I was wearing my glasses in the photo.... not that the lady who took the photo mentioned that to me at the time.... so had to get another set done. Then my next obstacle was with my name. I wanted my passport to be issued in Knapp as that's what the cruise is booked under, but even though I had my marriage licence, birth certificate and divorce decree they wouldn't accept it. The passport office had told me this wouldn't be a problem when I first rang about it. So then I had to go and change my driver's licence and tomorrow I have to change my medicare details so then I can submit my passport application. Of course non of these places are in the same suburb!!!! Now I'm going to have to change my bank cards, health fund, nurse's registration etc. I didn't want to do it yet as Mark and I are maybe getting married this year and I'll have to go and change it all again. Maybe I'll just keep my maiden name, it'd be easier.

The day wasn't a complete disaster though. Jo & I paid a visit to scrapbook city. I bought my kit for the explosion box online class. The fancy pants papers and ribbons are just beautiful. Can't wait to do this class as haven't done an online class before. I also bought some beautiful crystal brads and these new prima flowers that are edged with some sort of white dimensional stuff. They also come with jewel flowered shaped centres. They are gorgeous and I got a set in the green. Just love green stuff at the moment.

Next we ducked into spotlight and I got some more jewel embellishments. These are flowered shape and come in a pack of 4 different colours and 8 of each. Pretty good value for $3.99. I also picked up a wooden square open album. I'm going to make a little family brag book. It's small enough that I can carry it around in my purse.

Well shopping for scrap gear has sparked my urge to scrap. I've started on the little brag book and also started to alter a box I've had sitting around for ages. It fits index cards in it and I've decided to make it a quote box. I've got heaps of quotes and poems around that I use in my journalling and stitchery patterns. They're all just on A4 sheets of paper and are stored everywhere. This way I can file them under specific themes and be able to find a quote easily.

That's it for now.
Tx

MY NEW BLOG

Welcome to my new blog!!!!!! I've had blogs before but haven't been very good at posting. I am determined to post regularly on this site, well more that the 'once in a blue moon' that I've posted before.

Why have a blog? Good question. The reasons that I want to have a blog is to record all my stitchery and scrapbooking activities. I want to be able to write my thoughts and feelings (especially about my love of craft) and to share the happy and (hopefully not to many) bad times.

Stitchin' and Scrappin':- these are undoubtedly the two most enjoyable activities that I partake in on a regular basis. I do something related to these two crafty pursuits on a daily basis and just don't feel right if I haven't. I may not actually stitch or scrap everyday. But I may roam through websites, read books and magazines, tidy up my craft studio, or just plan new designs either on paper or in my head.

STITCHIN' - I've been sewing stitcheries, making cloth dolls, quilts, wallhangings and cushions for many years. I used to make these solely for myself or as gifts for family and friends. However, a few years ago I decided to start designing my own patterns and now own a pattern business with a online shop. I also sell directly to craft stores. The business is called BRACKLEBERRY GULLY ( a name I chose as it sounded different but also Australian). It's been harder than I thought to get it established..... just doesnt seem to be enough hours in the day. My focus this year is to raise the profile of BRACKLEBERRY GULLY and promote the website. The feedback I've received so far has been very positive.

SCRAPPIN' - Initially I had no interest in this hobby at all.... I just couldn't see the point in it. But after going to a workshop with a friend I became an addict immediately. I now just love it. Where else do you get to play like a child with scraps of paper, glue, stickers, ribbons etc? The amount of interesting people that I've met through this hobby both online and in person and become friends with has been amazing. I've been to workshops and retreats and am going on a scrapbooking cruise in March. I've been given an Honourable Mention in the 2007 Scrapbooking Memories Masters and my layout has been published. I'd never submitted before but plan to submit more work this year.

I think that will do for now. Until next time.

Txx