Home Among the Gum Trees

Re-Furbished Vanity Stool

2011-09-28T11:41:00.000+09:30

Remember the fluffy topped vanity stools from the 60's?

Well this one has had a facelift

looks very shabby chic.

It has been painted a high gloss white

seat is made with a new sturdy base, new foam, wadding and wool batting

covered in a durable gorgeous floral fabric.

A beautiful addition to any room for use or just for decoration.

Getting Creative

2011-07-02T17:39:00.000+09:30

Well it has been a while since my last post but I thought I would inform everyone who reads this that I have started my own little Etsy store. It will list handmade items that I have made plus some vintage items. Will see how we go, but I do enjoy making these things so nothing to lose.
Below is one of my little whimsies, I will be making mobiles, pram/cot garlands,cushion covers and more?

Feel free to go and have a browse and ask any questions you might have..

Thanks for looking..

Have a great day xx

Birthday Treats...

2011-03-12T19:51:00.000+10:30

I got spoilt for my birthday today...

Haven't done a thing all day, the girls cooked dinner and cake. Hannah made chicken, ricotta and spinach Canelloni YUM! and Olivia made me a beautiful Carrot cake..I am very full now so will veg on the couch for the rest of the night...

Another year gone..

Eat Cake..

2011-03-07T14:05:00.000+10:30

Made this Yummy plum upside down cake with homemade custard yesterday...

Feeling guilty..

xx

I have returned...

2011-03-03T10:59:00.000+10:30

It seems like forever since I have posted on my blog. I have decided to give it another go, not sure how many people visit me but I am doing it for myself as a memory bank for my favourite things.

We recently went to Beautiful Tasmania and I have posted a few of my favourite pics I took, there are so many but will post a few here and there. I need to find more time to enjoy what I love which is taking photos, craft, cooking and trying to be as self sustainable as possible. I look at so many other peoples blogs and they are so inspiring, I get jealous of their life and abilities but I only have myself to blame for not giving it a go. I hope you do visit more often and enjoy what I have to offer and maybe even be inspired occasionally.

The picture on my blog header is another one I took, I just love it..I will try and be back at least once a week....no promises lol.

Have a great day. xx

More Creative Edge...

2009-09-16T13:29:00.000+09:30

Here is my layout from Janine's class at Creative Edge. Sorry the picture isn't too great but it is so gloomy here today.

Now just my album to finish, I think that will take a while, need to get some pictures together.

The winners are up over at 'Puzzle Sketches' why not go check it out.

TFL

Creative Edge

2009-09-14T20:08:00.000+09:30

Yesterday I attended Creative Edge which was held here in South Australia. It consisted of a full day of Scrapping fun with 3 classes held by Kate Mason, Janine Koczwara and Steph Devlin. I was very excited to do Kate Mason's class as I have admired her work for ages. I enjoyed all of them and learn alot of new techniques and use of products I haven't considered before such as glimmermist, mediums, napkins etc. I don't normally get messy and get so involved but I did enjoy it and hope to use these techniques more often.

Here is one layout I have completed which was from Steph's class. Very bright for me but I don't mind the result. We used glimmermist on the Prima trellis roses which was lots of fun, I do love the result of those.

I hope to get the other layout of Janine's and the gorgeous Prima album of Kate's finished real soon and will upload for you to see.

TFL

Toni xx

Shabby Challenge #3.......

2009-09-05T14:15:00.000+09:30

Here is my entry for this months challenge over at "Let's Get Shabby" you had to use majority of cream and white with a hint of another colour. This is a picture of my Grandma and Grandpa on their wedding day.

TFL

Toni xxx

A new layout

2009-09-02T13:32:00.000+09:30

This is a layout I completed on our last girls crop night at my place. I couldn't believe I completed a whole layout in one night. This is my Nana and Grandad's wedding photo. I just love the old pics. I hope to get my other grandparents one done this friday night.

Stay tuned to for my layout for "Puzzles" this month. I will wait for it to be up on site first. There are some great pieces this month as well as great prizes. Voting is up for August pieces so go take a look and have a vote, maybe even give it a shot this month.

Thanks

Toni xxx

I've been Pimped!

2009-08-20T13:00:00.000+09:30

Thankyou to the wonderful and very talented NIC! for pimping my blog. It was a lovely surprise and I love it! She knows me so well, the colours and vintage style are perfect.

Don't forget to get your entries in for Puzzle Sketches there is great prizes to be won. There are already some great layouts to look at in the gallery. Go check it out.

Just a small post today will be back soon!

Toni xx

More Puzzles!

2009-08-04T10:55:00.000+09:30

Here is my other layout as promised for "Puzzles". It's hard to see but I have used tulle trim for the bow on the corner where the paperclip is and I wrapped tulle trim around the stems of the vine too. If you head over to "Scrap Therapy" this month they are having 20% off all ribbons and trims.

TFL

Puzzle Sketches-Polka Dots, Bows and Paperclips

2009-08-03T13:14:00.000+09:30

I haven't been a very good girl. I haven't done a post for months including keeping up to date with puzzle sketches.

The new pieces for August are up now over at puzzles along with some sample layouts, my last one will go up tomorrow. This is one I already completed using new Basic Grey "Dune Bug".

I will upload my other layout once it has gone up at puzzles. Voting for July pieces is happening now, go check out all the wonderful layouts and maybe give this months a go yourself. There is a heap of great prizes to be won each month. We are also going to be announcing our first creative team. It will be great to see other peoples contributions of inspiration.

TFL

Im still here!

2009-07-30T09:08:00.000+09:30

Hi

Well I know it's been a while and to be honest I didn't think I would blog again.

I have had a chance to do a wonderful challenge for "Lets get Shabby". This months challenge is to use Gingham and flowers together. Here is my entry. I really enjoyed doing this layout and look forward to doing more.

I will be back to add some more updates later, I promise. Off to work now.

Have a great day

OMG where has the time gone???

2009-02-12T16:42:00.000+10:30

Well its been forever it seems since I blogged, I don't know where to start or if anyone even reads this but it can be theraputic sometimes to sit and type. Have not done a lot of scrapping recently, with work and school and kids and being sick I haven't had the motivation. The girls and I are off to our first retreat soon which will be very exciting. Get to meet some great people, scrap and have a laugh.

I have done a few layouts for Puzzle Sketches and a couple for challenges. I have a layout coming up in the next issue of SM which is pretty cool. Here are some of the recent stuff:

Puzzle Sketches:

Other Challenges:

Finally some scrapping...

2008-11-06T10:16:00.000+10:30

I haven't had the motivation lately, my mind wants to but my body doesn't. I did a couple of layouts for Puzzle Sketches a few weeks ago, you can see one of them at the moment over there, the other is coming soon. Wasn't happy with those but what can you do??

The following layout I have wanted to do for ages but couldn't get it right, then I saw the sketch over at Stuck Sketches and thought I might enter it for that so here it is.

I am quite happy with it. I used the original labelled ribbon from my grandpa's army uniform and the ric rac is also from my grandma's vintage stuff. I also used a replica rising sun badge and some vintage typwriter keys for the numbers.

On a personal note DH and I went to Strathalbyn on the weekend for a wedding. We stayed in a beautiful bed and breakfast called Peppertree Cottage and strolled the beautiful antique shops. I cooked a lovely breakfast and had it on the deck after a long soak in a hot bubble bath. Pity life isn't like that more often.

Hopefully I will have some more layouts or even cards, it's that time of year again so might get started on the chrissie cards to show you.

Take Care xx

Circle Journal...

2008-11-03T16:30:00.000+10:30

Aren't friends wonderful!

Some of my dear friends I made through my store KTM presented me with a beautiful gift the other night. All this was going on behind my back, I was so surprised and touched by this wonderful gift. They all made a couple of pages to add to a Circle Journal with their pictures, personal info and a quote all in their favourite colours. I just have to add myself now. The pics are below which I pinched from Nic's blog including some flattering pics of me receiving it. I will cherish this gift forever and haven't stopped looking at it since I received it. Thanks girls!!!xxx

And the rest...

2008-10-08T08:01:00.000+10:30

Here is a couple more examples I did for puzzle sketches using some more great MME papers from their new range. I used the summer range, they are beautiful bright colours and pop off the blue American Crafts cardstock which is great stuff too. These are all available at Scrap Therapy and for this month MME is 'Man of the Month' so you will get 20% off the whole range.

TFL xx

Voting for Puzzles...

2008-10-01T15:45:00.000+09:30

Head over to Puzzle Sketches to vote for your favourite layout. You have about 2 days left. There was once again a pile of great layouts. October's pieces are also up now so get started for your chance to win some great prizes.

Here is a couple of items I created using the October pieces and some yummy new My Minds Eye All Start papers and die-cuts due to arrive soon at Scrap Therapy as well as the very cool new cardstock from American Crafts. Keep checking for more examples to come.

Have our crop night coming up Friday night so hopefully get something done, normally I just sit and watch everyone else. Now I don't have the store to worry about I can actually enter everyone elses challenges etc which is great. Who knows, when I am confident enough I might even go for a DT spot somewhere. I have 2 Layouts in the current issue of SM and was quite shocked to see one of them made a full page. I have another one coming up in a few issues time. I love seeing them in print, mainly because the people that are on them are in the mag. They get a kick out of it, well the ones that are still with us that is.

Til next time

Toni xx

Puzzle Sketches...

2008-09-22T20:46:00.000+09:30

If you haven't yet heard of, seen or started your entry for puzzle sketches go check them out. You can win yourself a $30 voucher from Bon's Scraps. Nic is lucky to have some great new sponsors involved with great things to come so add it to your blog list. If you love a challenge but with a difference then don't miss Puzzle Sketches.

Also...

KTM has almost come to an end but we still have quite a few items left at 50% off and kits at 20-30% off. We will be closing at the end of the month. Thanks to everyone for their well wishes over the last week or so.

Now I will have more time to scrap for me and I look forward to being able to enter other people's challenges etc as I wasn't able to before. Alot of the girls from KTM have found a new home at Scrap Therapy so if you want to catch up or are looking for a place to hang out Lee-anne and the other girls have made us feel really welcome.

It's Official...

2008-09-11T17:59:00.000+09:30

I am closing down KTM. After a long decision making process and lots of back and forth and sadness I have decided closing is the best thing. With my new job taking up most of my days and wanting my nights and weekends for my family and myself I just didn't have the time to commit fully to it. It wouldn't be fair to everyone if I only put half of myself into it. I think is the best thing for me. I have made lots of life long friends and even met family on the way. The biggest thing I will miss is the people and the daily interaction with them, people from all over the globe.

We are having a big sale so get in quick as it is all selling fast. First in first served.

I went around one of those dear friends today that started as a customer and she gave me the most beautiful gift. Handmade by her which means alot and a card with the most beautiful words in it. It took alot of strength not to ball my eyes out.

I want to thank all my customers and DT members that have contributed so much, especially Nic, without her I don't think I would have lasted as long as I did. She offered her great creative mind, time, love and much more to the running of the site as well as my personal life. She has been a rock and I hope I can only repay her one day. She is another that started off as a friend and turned out to be family, out of everything that was the biggest pay off. Through her I have also met Tess who is the lovliest person. I have got to know others south aussies personally through email as well as interstaters and got to share personal stuff that you sometimes can't talk to about with other people. It is great to know that there is people out there that trust you enough to share their problems and joy.

I have rambled enough and I hope I have covered everything I wanted to. I will always be here if anyone wants to chat privately or openly or just to share our creative sides.

Thanks xx

Here is a pic of the lovely gift Kerryn gave me today.

Toni Needs...

2008-08-17T14:05:00.000+09:30

I saw this on Nic's blog and thought I would give it a try. Just type in your name then needs in your favourite search engine and see what comes up.

Here are my first 10:

1.Toni needs Surgery and a new club(now that's true of the plastic kind lol)

2.Toni needs careful daily monitoring.(no way, you can trust me)

3.Toni needs luck to prove doubters wrong.( I no I need luck lol)

4.Toni needs some coffee as a late birthday present.(Make that iced)

5.Toni needs a strike partner.(I think they are talking soccer)

6. Toni needs to go and find some food.(lol I am always looking for food)

7. Toni needs to come up with a better colour for dark auburn hair.(What the!)

8. Toni needs to do a live concert DVD.(Don't think anyone would buy it though lol.)

9. Toni needs to have a record label.(Have you heard me sing, Oh my god)

10. Toni needs more time to recover from whatever ailment bothers her.(Now that list is going to be long lol)

That was quite interesting actually. Some others were:

Toni needs to got to Nassau and do the feeding scuba with the reef sharks. I don't think so.

Toni needs to become something to keep some type of income coming in. Now aint that the truth.lol

Toni needs to re-work her hair 'light brown' colour. Whos going to pay for that?

I could go on and on. Thanks Nic.

Have done a bit of scrapping. I did manage to finish all layouts for the CC, very proud of myself. I have also done some others but can't show yet. Will have to wait to next month over at Puzzle Sketches. Here are the CC challenges.

We have also released a range of new kits over at KTM. These range in different prices and styles. Why not go over and check them out. They are already quite popular. These kits include our most recent celebrity scrapper kit designed by 'Amanda Hall' this is a beautiful kit for only $14.95. There isn't many left so be quick.

That will do for today.

Happy Scrapping

Tonixx

I have returned...

2008-08-06T13:24:00.000+09:30

Once again I have been a bad blogger. I just don't seem to have enough hours in the day to get anything done. My house is a shambles, I haven't scrapped much and I still haven't finished my tax.

There is some exciting news though. Nic my DT and creative mind over at KTM has come up with the most unique, cool challenge blog. It is called 'Puzzle Sketches', I will be contributing in the way of examples and sponsorship. Go check it out and get involved. There will be great prizes and it seems to big a big hit already. August challenge is already up.

Over at KTM we are changing also. We are making the change to a 'Kit Klub' We want to offer a varitety of kits starting at a low $9.95 up to who knows where? Kits are a great way to use a range of different products without having to buy a whole pack of something you will probably never use all of. We will co-ordinate these in different styles so you have a good range of choices. We will still bring you our monthly kits each month to showcase new products but also kits of older stock that you might have never thought of using. This transition will be starting soon, so keep your eye out.

Our new August 'Sierra' kit is out now and full of warmth. Go to our gallery to check out examples that Nic created. Here is a picture of the kit and it is a low $29.95 this month.

I did a couple of scrapping projects recently, more for challenges which didn't happen in the end. A mini album about me, no pics just journalling about things that have happened so far this year. I can add to it as the year goes on. The other is a layout I did for one of our KTM challenges for July. It is pics my son took of himself when he went to China earlier in the year. I just had to use that title.

We had a CC last weekend and I have all intentions of doing all the challenges, cutting it fine, I will get started on Friday night at our regular crop night and finish on weekend as I have it all to myself.YAY! This includes a layout sample for puzzle sketches. You can still enter our CC challenges you have until Sunday night. Check out our forum for details.

Stay warm

Happy Scrapping

Tonixx

We Challenge You July...

2008-07-01T17:18:00.000+09:30

This is my layout for the July challenge at We challenge you.....

All the details are on the blog, you can win a prize for the best entry.

I Have been Tagged

2008-07-01T17:09:00.000+09:30

by the wonderful Chloe.....

Here's how it works...

Answer the questions about yourself. At the end of your post, tag another 4 people & post their names. Go to their blogs & leave a comment letting them know they've been tagged.Let the person who tagged you know that you have posted your answers.

My answers are;

Q1: Ten years ago.....I was just pregnant with baby number 3.

Q2: Five things on today's "to do list".....Drop kids off at school, go to work, have massage, go to spotlight, pick kids up from school.

Q3: Snacks I enjoy.....popcorn, chocolate and icecream.

Q4: Things I would do if I was a millionaire.....Travel the world, build my dream home and open a mega scrapbook/play cafe.

Q5. Places I have lived.....Victoria,NSW and South Australia.

I am tagging.....

Nic
Kerryn
Suzi
Fran

We Challenge You...

2008-06-18T19:50:00.000+09:30

Here is my LO I did for WCY June challenge.

Some news....

2008-06-02T13:34:00.000+09:30

KTM news....

We had our second Cybercrop last night and what a great night it was. Lots of fun and prizes and we also announced our exciting new that Suzi Hoffshulze is now our newest member of our DT. I would like to welcome her to our little group and look forward to seeing all her creations, there is no doubt that they will be great.

Personal news...

Well I got a job, after years of being a SAHM I thought it was time I did something for me, plus the money will come in handy. I am excited and nervous at the same time. Worrying about how it will work with the kids, especially during holidays etc. I am sure it will iron itself out and I have a great DH that will be there.

Have a great day..

xx

Hmmmmm..

2008-05-17T14:07:00.000+09:30

Well left it a bit again. My life must be boring.

Having a stocktake sale at Keep'n the Memories from today for a whole month. You will receive 40% off all orders with the exception of kits and gift vouchers. Free postage will not apply during this time and a flat fee will be charged.

We are also running a forum post race. Join our forum from today and be in the running to win prizes. All the info is in the forum. We are also offering a discount on monthly kit subscriptions. Lots happening at the moment so why not check it out.

On a personal front my step son got married last Saturday. It turned to be a lovely day and it is good to see they have stuck it out being so young and with 2 kids. Here is a pic.

On the Scrapping front I have done a few LO's but can't share as they are for publication and other reasons. Here is one I can show, I quickly threw it together.

Well catch you all later.

2008-05-05T13:56:00.001+09:30

62 words

Speedtest

We Challenge You....

2008-05-01T09:19:00.000+09:30

Here are my first 2 creations for the new challenge blog 'We Challenge You'. There are challenges for LO's, OTP and Cards, it was my turn to do some cards and here they are.
All the girls did a great job on their projects. Go check them out here.

Another Challenge

2008-04-17T14:42:00.000+09:30

I am on a roll with these challenges at the moment. I have completed my first DT challenge for We Challenge You blog but can't put them up, you will have to wait until there on the site. I have also done this challenge for the site 'White with 1'. You had to use a white background, Autumn colours and a Joker card. I had the perfect photo to use, my DD is always acting like a clown and Autumn tones are my favourite colours. These BG papers were just perfect.

Will try and do some on the weekend. Mum wants me to complete her album of her last Canadian trip which was years ago. She isn't a scrapper but did give it a go. So now I have that on my list of things to get done.

Have a good weekend everyone.

Very Excited...

2008-04-14T08:16:00.000+09:30

I am very excited to announce that I have been chosen as a DT member for a new challenge blog called "We challenge You", the link is in the side bar. I look forward to having this challenge and working with the other girls chosen. Thank you Michelle for giving me this chance.

I have been entering a few challenges lately, trying to go outside the square a bit. These are a couple of LO's I did for a few different sites as well as some I did for Keep'n the Memories first cybercrop.

On the home front my big boy left for China the other day, I cried like a baby when he left. I hope he is having the time of his life. I will miss his birthday while he is away, I hope to be able to contact him, I am sure he hasn't even thought of us little people back at home LOL. I do miss him though.

Also my little girl played her first game of soccer last weekend and scored her first ever goal too. She played great and had a really fun time. Her team won and her second game the drew nil all but as long as she is having fun that is the main thing.

Catch you all later

SALE!

2008-03-20T12:45:00.000+10:30

Keep'n the Memories are having a big sale again. We are taking 40% off all orders until midnight 31st March. This is with the exception of kits and gift vouchers. Free postage will not apply during the sale.

Haven't done alot of scrapping lately, here is my latest creation. The colours don't look as good as they do IRL.

Off to the South East for Easter, going from the terrible heat to cold. My feet are freezing today. Should be a nice relaxing time.

Will try and post a bit more often now, don't hold me to it though. lol.

Have a great Easter everyone.x

It's been a while....

2008-02-28T10:45:00.000+10:30

Well it has been a while since I blogged last. Just haven't got around to it. Alot has happened in the meantime. Went on a beautiful holiday to Tassie, two weeks without kids in a beautiful environment(not that we didn't miss the kids).The weather was great and so was the food.

Been putting all of our 'Celebrity Scrappers Inspiration Kits' together. They are now launched and available in store for $14.95. There is 5 kits designed by Kim Arnold, Ruey Enanoria, Kate Mason, Clair Bremner and Donna Wild.

Our March kit is also nearly ready for sale, it is a great kit full of colour. Once again Nic has done a great job putting this together.

I have also been tagged by the lovely Suzi.
Here are the rules:

1. Once you are tagged, link back to the person who tagged you.
2. Post the RULES on your blog.
3. Post 7 weird or random facts about yourself on your blog.
4. Tag 7 people and link to them.
5. Comment on their blog to let them know they have been tagged.

Seven random facts:

1. I was married on a beach in Hawaii at 6 am in the morning, barefoot.

2. This was my second marriage.

3. Ditto with Suzi, I love green and mint is my favourite flavour.

4. I used to weigh 108 kgs.

5. I desperately want to go to Afica.

6. I can't stand peas and corn.

7. I am addicted to iced coffee.

I will try and tag 7 more with the risk of them being done again:

I tag

1.Fran
2.Michelle
3.Rebecca
4.Michelle
5.Ruey
6.Delys
7.Kerryn

Those girls that have recently been tagged, I would not expect you to go through this again. Just wanted to do seven. I need more friends. LOL.

Anyway, I will try and catch up with more new later. Does anyone really read this blog? I wonder sometimes. Leave me a comment if you wish.

Life Journal

2008-01-06T09:13:00.000+10:30

i know i'm bad, i haven't blogged in so long.

no excuses but now i am back.

at KTM a group of us on the forum have started a life journal, documenting everyday things that happen in our lives.

here are a few pics of my frontpage and the first few days. Not very exciting but it is for me and i am a simple person (i think).

I got Tagged

2007-11-12T20:56:00.000+10:30

I got tagged today-wonderful! Nic says I make her smile :)

I tag Michelle, Fran and Delys they make me smile!

Christmas Kit Pre-orders

2007-11-11T19:20:00.000+10:30

At Keep'n the Memories we are taking pre-orders for our up and coming Christmas kit. We want to get this kit out early as it is a card based kit and we want you to have plenty of time to create your cards and get them out. If you don't wish to make so many cards there is an alternative to make more LO's. The base kit will allow you to create 2 LO's,2 ornaments,4 gift bags and 12 cards. All this for $34.95. Payment will not be due until the kit is ready for shipping.
If you are interested in purchasing a kit contact me or go to our forum and reply to the post in the what's new section.
Stocks are limited so be quick.

Santa Comes to Town...

2007-11-11T19:13:00.000+10:30

Took the girls to the Adelaide Christmas pagaent on Saturday. Arrived to get a good spot at 7.30am and sat patiently in the stinking heat for 3 hours before it got to us. It was fun though, it has been a few years since I have been. Have added a few piccies of the day.

A Day out..

2007-10-09T17:54:00.000+09:30

Took the kids to Warrawong Sanctuary today. It turned out to be a beautiful day weather wise. They enjoyed the show where they bring out different creatures for you to touch. We do see alot of these animals around our property but rarely do we get to touch. I had to hide when he bought out the Huntsman spider and let it crawl up his arms. I happily sat there with a bearded dragon on my lap while he had a nap. The kids had a hold of the snake as you can see below.

Looking at these photos I think a trip to the hairdressers is in order LOL.

A Beautiful Day...

2007-10-09T08:31:00.001+09:30

Here is a shot of my cousin with his beautiful bride. They got married on October 6th. It was a great day and good to see them married after 10 years together. We are a very close family and a like brothers and sisters instead of cousins. Now we only have his younger brother to go. He has been through alot of illness in the last 12 months or more so I hope his life with Amy will be wonderful.

Winner of RAK...

2007-10-08T10:23:00.000+09:30

Sorry I have been slack, DD pulled a name out this morning and it was Kathryn. Well done. Sorry I don't have a pic, my camera batteries are dead due to taking 100's of photos at a wedding on weekend.

A Little Visitor...

2007-10-05T16:09:00.000+09:30

DH went outside last night and saw the tale end of something spikey go under the house. We tried to look for it but couldn't see any trace, about 10 minutes later he looked around the other side of the house and saw it and to our surprise this is what we found...

Didn't think we would ever see echidna's in our area, I have seen them in the wild in Tassie and Victoria. It was quite a large one to, wonder if it was a mum looking for somewhere to have her babies. Anyway when I looked this morning it had gone.

Games Night..

2007-09-27T11:25:00.000+09:30

We are having a games night at Keep'n the Memories on Sunday 30th September at 8.30pm Adelaide time. Come and join in the fun and meet new people and you could even win a prize or two.

Everyone who joins our forum on the night will receive a free gift.

Hope to see you there....

Love is...

2007-09-27T11:14:00.000+09:30

I recently completed this LO of one of my wedding photos. I though it was about time I did one, I am always doing everyone elses pics. I used the new Everlasting Keepsakes nesting frames. I quite enjoyed doing this one, it is different to my normal stuff.

I also made this card for my cousins up and coming wedding, something else I don't normally dabble in but I wanted to give them something more personal.

Spring Kit now Available...

2007-09-20T20:12:00.000+09:30

The Spring Kit is now available at Keep'n the Memories.

Here's what's inside....

Get in quick stocks are limited, you won't be disappointed.

Our Last Sneak Peak..

2007-09-18T07:51:00.000+09:30

This is the last sneak peak of the sprink kit which will be available in the next couple of days...

2007-09-16T20:49:00.000+09:30

A couple of more sneak peaks from our up and coming spring kit....

Some sneak peaks....

2007-09-15T07:32:00.000+09:30

Here are some sneak peaks of our first ever project kit designed by our talented Nicole, soon to be released...

My First RAK...

2007-09-13T14:08:00.000+09:30

I am having my first RAK...about time I say!

I have 3 brand new mags still in the plastic. There is a paper creations magazine full of paper for you to use and 2 Scrapbook Creation Mags which come with extra mags and rub-ons.

If you would like to get your hands on these leave me a comment, tell me your favourite scrapbooking brand or item within the next week or so and I will get one of my DD's to draw out a name.

Our First DT Member...

2007-09-06T12:36:00.000+09:30

We are very excited to announce that we have welcomed our very first DT member. Drum Rolllllllll.......

Nicole Aspinall, she is from Adelaide and has a great deal to offer. Keep your eyes on this space or in our forum http://www.keepnthememories.com.au/forum/ for up and coming project kits and lots more.

We will be advertising for other DT members soon so stay tuned.

A Baaaaaaaaaa of a Time

2007-09-05T11:59:00.000+09:30

My DD was involved with showing sheep with her school for the first time this year. She showed at our local Gawler show and will be showing at the Royal Adelaide show next Friday. She was so serious about it and I was so proud. The school shows cows too but this was the first year for sheep and her first time showing. Her group got third place for ewes with lambs and one of our other groups got the blue ribbon.

Fun in the Mud

2007-09-05T11:53:00.000+09:30

My 2 DD's said Mummy is it alright if we get a little bit muddy, I said yes of course "but not too muddy" this is what I found.

By the time they had finished their hair was caked in clay and their boots were full of mud. They did have fun though and I have some great shots to scrapbook.

Update

2007-08-21T10:44:00.000+09:30

I wanted to show this layout created by using Kaisercrafts new line of papers. I am really happy with how it turned out, I love that vintage look.

These papers come in several different collections with four papers in each, they are also double sided.

We have also added some great new items from Everlasting Keepsakes. There are Nesting frames in Large and small, Charm Lockets, Pocket Locket Mini Book Kits and Antique Key Plates. These are made of chipboard and would be a great addition to any layout.

Check these out in our What's New section of our store.

Updates

2007-08-07T19:11:00.000+09:30

Well sorry for not attending to my blog duties as of late. With school holidays,sick children and time getting away with me I have been neglecting a few things.

We have added quite a lot of new lines since the last posting. In the last couple of days we have added Pebbles chalks and accessories to our range.

Make sure to check out the monthly challenge on our forum for August. July's winner was Sharryn with this wonderful LO. Well done Sharryn.

New Lines in Store

2007-07-12T20:48:00.000+09:30

We have added some yummy new lines from Petaloo and Blueyedezines. There is a great collection of blossoms in a range of colours. Some examples below.

The Petaloo boxes come with 20 blossoms in various sizes and Blueyedezines come in packs of 50 and 100, great value.

Updates...

2007-07-08T11:31:00.000+09:30

Still recovering, seems like it's taking forever. Don't have the strength to do anything. Our forum is now up and running. http://www.keepnthememories.com.au/ We have started our first official monthly challenge in the theme of pink and green should always be seen. Here is an example:

I love these 2 colours together. You can upload your LO or OFP item to our gallery. We will be adding more to our forum and also adding new challenges as time goes on and I get the stamina to focus.

Apologies

2007-06-30T16:52:00.000+09:30

I just wanted to apologise for any inconvenience my abscence has caused while I have been in hospital. I ended up back in hospital with an infection from my surgery which put me behind in my orders and answering emails.

It has also put me behind in setting up the new forum on the website www.keepnthememories.com.au which is now up and running. I haven't done any posts myself but feel free to visit and register and start posting, all people that register will go into the draw for a prize. I promise I will get into it soon and make announcements of challenges etc.

Thankyou for your patience.

My latest creation

2007-06-15T14:12:00.000+09:30

I really enjoyed doing this layout of my daughter. The photo was taken a few years ago but I have always loved it and finally got around to doing something with it. She loves posing for photos and still does today.

STOCKTAKE SALE

2007-06-08T11:43:00.000+09:30

Just a quick announcement that Keep'n the Memories is having a stocktake sale. There is over 300 items with 40-50% off. These are located in the specials section in store. This sale finishes on the 30th of June.

http://www.keepnthememories.com.au

Blumars Photography June entry

2007-06-06T11:56:00.000+09:30

This is my entry into Blumars June Photography challenge. These 2 little signets looked so cute and peaceful swimming around on the pond with their mum. I love black and white photos the detail stands out alot more.

A Girls night in....

2007-06-03T16:55:00.001+09:30

Finally got around to have a girls night in with a few friends, no husband or children. Managed to get these 2 pages done which for me is an achievement, it noramally takes me a week to do one LO. It's great to go through all the kids photos from when they were younger and put them to good use and remember just how adorable they were.

These are posted on the Keep'n the Memories gallery with the list of products used which are available in store.

Wet, Wet, Wet

2007-06-01T09:04:00.000+09:30

I can't beleive this rain. I doubt that the people that really need it are receiving what we have. Not long ago it was so hot and dry, not a blade of green to be seen. Now it is so green, mostly weeds and the rain just keeps coming. Everything is so muddy and damp, but I shouldn't complain. The poor old rain water tanks are overflowing, looks like new ones are on the cards.

When it's hot we wish for the cold and when it's cold we wish for the sun. Are we ever truly satisfied with what we are given, when you have something we take it for granted and when it's gone you realise how much we need it.