I am Back!

Hi all, just a quick post to let you know that I haven't dropped off the face of the earth and that I am back!! I am currently on holidays for 1 more week and in that time hope to finally sort out my craft room and have something to post on here for you!!

So much has happened since the last time I posted - I guess that is a given seeing as it has been over 6 months since I have been here last, wow that has gone so fast!! We have moved into our new home and settled in nicely, just a couple of little jobs to finish off (when we find the time!), I have changed my hours at my actual job and now work part time (well sort of, I still work 4 days a week, doesn't really feel part time!) and Georgia turned 2 in November!!!

I have also been dabbling in a few other crafts including cake making and sewing. I have made a few different pieces of clothing including a couple of cute little skirts for Georgia, and a dress and skirt for myself. I will take some pictures and show you when I get a chance. My next big creation will be a cubby house for Georgia, it looks so cute! It will actually be more like a palace and it will obviously be for indoors as it will have a padded floor with organza windows and doors. It is the type that can be hung from the ceiling and looks so cute. Anyway, I will see how I go with that, hopefully it will work out for her.

Here is a picture of the cake I made for Georgia's 2nd Birthday party. It is a cake full of balloons.



The theme of Georgia's party was Teddy Bears' Picnic, so here are the party tins that we handed out to the children at the end, they were a bit of a hit!



I will be back soon with more to show you!!

Gina x

It's June Already!!

Hi all,

I can't believe it is June already!! Where has the year gone!! Now for those that I have not seen in the past week or so, I just wanted to let you know that I won't be doing any Stampin' Up! workshops for a little while again. Life is pretty crazy at the moment, so I am taking some time out. I am still doing catalogue parties and I will be doing my Monday night classes every second month starting from July.

We had a Stamp-A-Stack class on Monday and it was great! Here are some of the cards that we made -










I hope you all enjoyed it! Don't forget to book your seat for the next one!!

Here is the June challenge -



There are no particular rules this month, only being to use this sketch as a base. You can add a sentiment, or something down the bottom. You can use ribbon or whatever you like! Let your imagination run wild!!

Entries are due by 11.59pm on Saturday, 20th June, link of your entry to my blog. Good luck, can’t wait to see your entries!!

Here is a picture of our kitchen, it is looking so gorgeous. We have been told that we might be able to start moving in in about 5 weeks!! I am in panic mode now, have to start packing!!!



Thanks for reading! Talk to you all again soon!

Gina x

Update

Hi all,

Now I am sure life is crazy for all of you, but sometimes don't you just wish things would slow down!!

We had a bit of a scare earlier this week with a trip to the hospital for Georgia on Sunday. This trip turned into a 3 day stay at Hervey Bay hospital with a pretty severe virus. She had high temps that we couldn't control with panadol and nurofen, so she was best to stay in hospital so that the doctors could monitor her. They put her on an IV so that they could keep up the fluids as she wasn't eating or drinking and I have to say this was the most traumatic thing I have ever been through (and I am sure Georgia would say the same if she could tell you a story)!! The staff and doctors at the hospital were wonderful but I am so happy to be home in my own bed and finally getting some sleep!! What a happy mothers day I had!!!

Now before all of this happened I was actually able to get some cards made for my challenge and for mothers day.

Here is the very late attempt at my challenge for you -



And here are a couple of other cards I was able to make, this is the mother's day card that we gave to Peter's mum -



I forgot to take a photo of the card I gave to my mum, so I will have to take a photo and put it on here later.. I got on a bit of a roll, so I made this one as well.



Now here is an update on our house, the external brick work is mostly finished and the internal walls are up.



Here is what the kitchen looked like before we went to hospital -



And after we got home!!



Amazing isn't it, I can't believe how fast it is coming together!!! I am getting more and more excited every week, I can't wait!!!


Now finally, just to show you that Georgia is doing fine, here she is talking on the phone yesterday -



And of course, throwing a tantrum this morning, so she is obviously feeling much better!!!



We think she is still gorgeous even when throwing tantrums though!!!

Don't forget to get your entries in for my sketch challenge!!

And lastly just to let you know I am having a stamp-a-stack on Monday, 1st June at the RSL from 7-9pm so contact me ASAP to book your seat or to ask for more information.

Wow! I can take a breath now, that was a long update....

Take care, see you all soon!!

Gina x

May Challenge

Hi all,

Here is the challenge for May for you...




Ok, so here are the rules –

1. Use this layout (or as close as you can)
2. Use a sentiment

Entries are due by 11.59pm on Sunday, 23rd May, link of your entry to my blog. Good luck, can’t wait to see your entries!!

(I did have a Mister Linky link here to add your entry, I have however received an email to say there are problems with Mister Linky so I have removed it. If you would like to send your entry, you can just add it via the comments.)

Gina x

Monday night class info

Hi all, Just popping in quickly to let you know that there will be no Monday night class this month as it is a public holiday on Monday. I will give you more details for the June class in a week or so.

Enjoy your long weekend!

Gina x

Wow!

I can hardly believe it, but I actually got to create some cards today!! I am having a day off work and decided to use it to create some cards (the housework always waits!!).

Here they are,

Firstly a card using the Mojo Monday week 75 sketch, I just love this sketch and I know I am going to use it over and over...



This one was my first attempt at the same sketch, but it went all wrong...



This is using the Mojo Monday week 83 sketch, not entirely happy with this, but thought I would show you anyway...



It is a shame that the day is almost over, I was just starting to get my mojo back again, isn't that always the way! Anyway, off to the toy library now and to do a little shopping, back to work tomorrow... Have a great afternoon!

Thanks for looking...
Gina x

Challenge winner!

Hi all,

The challenge for this month involved a sketch and colour theme. The colours were Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Close to Cocoa and Whisper White and this was the sketch -



I actually got time to make a couple myself this month, here they are -






Once again, I have received some amazing entries and I loved all of them so I had a tough time picking the winner. Congratulations to for Kel this entry -



I love how you have used the dots up the side of the layout. Looks great!

And an honourable mention goes to Kathryn with this card -



I love the chunky glitter! Gorgeous card!

Here are the rest of the entries, aren't they gorgeous!! I am sure you can see why I had a hard time picking a winner! I just love that I am getting scrapbook page as well as cards!
(Go to the comments section of the previous post to go the links, check out everyones fabulous work!)











Thanks so much for playing along! Hope you had fun, I definitely did looking at everyone's creations. I also found a lot of inspiration that I have been lacking, now to just find the time to use it!!!

Take Care,
Gina xo