Great Competition...

Lynnie at A Passion for Craft has a new competition running...a raffle!

One lucky shopper will be in the running to win a Jnr Tote from Crop In Style. It is valued at $90.00. All you have to do is spend $30.00 (before postage) and you will get 2 tickets and go in the running to win. The more you spend the more tickets you get.

$30.00 buys 2 tickets
$50.00 buys 4 tickets
$70.00 and up buys 6tickets!

Check it out!

Anzac Weekend

On Friday the girls and went to the Cleveland ANZAC Day march. The girls marched with the Girl Guides. It was a lovely morning - lovely to see so many supported the memory of all who have helped Australia stay safe and free over the years.


Scrapbooking wise...I've participated in the All Craftz CC this weekend which has focused on "animals". It has given me an opportunity to scrap some of childhood pets. We also had to make a bookmark with an animal on it so I got use my cute little penguin stamp!




I've finally done the Scrap Chat April sketch challenge - below...using a pic from Tara's 9th birthday this year.

Speaking of Scrap Chat...I'm getting VERY excited about our upcoming retreat weekend at Warana. After a fabulous time there last November we're back at the same awesome house with the same awesome group of ladies + a few newbies who I'm excited can join in the fun this time! I'd better start organising my 'scrappin' stuff for the weekend I guess!

And some cards including a 50th anniversary one my Mum asked for to give to a friend of hers...


DH is away this weekend as my MIL heads home to live on her own after being with us since the beginning of the year. I'm worried about how she'll go on her own...but hopefully she'll keep us informed and let us know if she needs help again.

Wet wet wet!

After such a beautiful start to our week at the beach...the weather has turned horrid this last few days!

No beach :( but I have managed to visit another scrap shop and do some digi scrappin'! Plus some crochet (check out my "owl" below!). Here's my efforts including three for the STamp SHak's CC this weekend!

Company for Breakfast

I've been enjoying the ocean view while having my toast and coffee each morning.

Yesterday I had a visitor...ONE seagull. I didn't encourage him although DH did scare him off when he threw a small piece of toast at it.

Today I had THREE seagulls join me for toast and coffee...wonder how many will be there tomorrow?

The weather turned a bit cool, wet and windy this afternoon so no beach today.

Did manage to sneak into a scrap shop for 15 minutes (Scrap Yard) and picked up some goodies - mainly PP.

More Holiday snaps...

Went searching for a scrap shop today but it's obviously closed down since I last visited...but I did pick up some bargains at Spotlight.

We went for a walk down to the surf club to check out the menu for tonight...on the way back we walked along the beach...the girls let loose and ended up soaked (clothes and all).

The inevitable self-portrait (taken while watching the girls in the surf and just before the downpour that drenched us all!)

Morning to Night

Morning view...off our balcony towards Surfers Paradise....

Watching....DD's and DH body boarding late afternoon

Early evening...

Perfect first day

WE've had the best first day...the weather has been perfect - we slept in, fruit loops for breaky (traditional holiday food), the beach, the pool, reading, snoozing, more beach and pool time, drinkies and taking it easy!

Pics to prove it...

Did a few scrap items before heading away...

Digi (actually did this today while relaxing!) and a card for LSBS CC

Plus an extra card...

Looking forward to more of the same tomorrow!

The car is READY!!!

Some of you may know I've had my MIL staying with us since early January after a nasty accident. She has mended (weeks ago) BUT has been waiting for her replacement car to arrive.

She got the call today! Yippee! It's ready to be picked up.

The downside....she's still coming to the beach with us next week and then DH will drive her home (near Rocky) Anzac Day weekend!

I see a light....(just a shame it didn't arrive BEFORE our only family week at the beach in a 2 bedroom apartment!!!)

300 Posts!

This is my 300th post on this blog! Woo Hoo! So what!! Big deal!!!

Ended up watching a DVD with the girls last night (before Greys and Brothers & Sisters) so didn't get to do my usual Sunday night blog.

Managed a bit of scrapping this weekend (past) after a slow start!

Had another fabulous 12 hour crop with Shann, Lisa and Kerryn....lovely day ladies THANK YOU!

LO's completed for Stamp Shak and Top 50 CC...

Digi LO for Stamp Shak

Made a few Mothers Day cards for Gyps (school sale) including these three... (sorry they've scanned a bit dark - colourwise)

This one was for eldest DD...a friend leaving to live in NZ (my attempt at Maori)

And Mother's Day cards for my Mum and MIL (don't look Mum!) for comps at Scrap Chat and the Stamp Shak.

FINALLY....I had a go at making some criss-cross cards (for Lisa and Shannon) thanks to a step by step provided by Bronwyn (through Scrap Chat). Fun and easy to make...something a little different!

Next Sunday we'll be at the beach (south coast - Kirra) for a week of relaxing so may not blog although while I'm not taking ANY scrap stuff with me think I'll HAVE TO take the laptop! Don't think I could survive a week without it! So maybe blogging from the beach! Yippee!