Getting Organised

Well - what a weekend... My beautiful boy Coopers 2nd Birthday... will post photos soon! We had a wonderful time on Saturday as a family... then today we went to Castledare Miniature Railway and had a big family do... picnic etc, the kids loved it playground and grass and MUD a plenty!!

I have known for a LONG while that I needed to get my Scrap Area sorted.. I barely use it - I tend to scrap on a small square coffee table in front of the TV, when I have 2 desks and plenty of space on a mezzanine that I don't use - quite simply because it is a MESS. It is kind of out of sight out of mind, I'll get to that later... but I have so much stuff now that I don't even know what I have!! So last week I got 'Organisation Tips for Scrapbookers'. Friday night I started to read it. Last night I read it some more... this afternoon when I got home - i decided it was time to tackle it. Let me tell you I knew it was going to be a big job - just not this big. And CONFUSING... how do you organise your stuff?? In colours or themes, by brand or use??? I have that many tools, where to do I put them? My Cricut Expressions (my new baby) my cuttlebug, my sewing machine, my templates... ARGH.... I think I have jumped into this all to soon, my DH will vouch for me as to what a mess it is - but it is looking better because I have gotten rid of a lot of rubbish...

If there are any suggestions out there let me know... everyone has their personal choices.. it may just help me a bit..!

Back to my book.. because I am in need of ALOT more help...?!?!

Jenae

Bits and Pieces

Hi There,

Don't you just love the simple things in life? I do.. I had one of those weekends. My Grandma celebrated her 80th Birthday. She is a simple person, who has never needed alot - and has taught me the true meaning of family, as passed down by my Mum. Here is a quick snap of my mum (on the left) with my Grandma and Aunty Les. I love them all dearly..

This next photo is of Kaiya with her 2nd Cousin Tulliah. They had an absolute ball all weekend - with Tulliah playing 'Mum'. They only see each other a couple of times a year - but it seems like they have never been apart..

Then my MIL and FIL came up to visit yesterday and bought Kaiya and Cooper a Bubble Blower each. It is a noisy contraption that blows the bubbles for you.. They were both in fits of laughter.. here is a snap of Cooper.. he had a real belly laugh going on! Again - it made me think of the Simple things like BUBBLES... so much fun...

Then when I came home tonight - Kaiya was crying because she couldn't watch 'Futurama'. A show that we have decided best not be viewed by the kids. Kaiya being upset caused a major stir in me. It made me realise how much I thrive on coming home to a happy house. I didn't get my cuddles from her, and I had to tell her off - I had no 'good' time with her. I was almost in tears. Cooper on the other hand was all ready for cuddles - and a sing song before bed.. which was wonderful. I love my kids... and seeing them upset really makes you realise that parenting has so many ups and downs!!

Anyway - enough rambling - here are a few LO's that I have done over the last week or so... hope you enjoy them!

Using Bazill 12x12 Scallop, DCWV Nanna's Kids Paper, Chip Chatter Lettering, K & Co Chipboard Embellishments

Using Rusty Pickle Mayflower Papers, Bazzill 6x12" Rectangle and Collections Chipboard Bird and Lettering

Using Daisy D's paper and embellishments. Collections Chipboard.

Here is a preview of my QUICK CANVAS class that is being held at SFTH.

Make sure you book in now - this class is already filling up!

Have a good week!

Jenae

Long Time No Post

Okay - so my posting ability is pretty bad. I keep feeling like I need to post my layouts but keep leaving my camera at work..
I have been busy scrapping though... its taken me all week but i managed to get a Mini Book on Cooper finished - you can see that in store now.. (of course) I used Fancy Pants Chipboard and Mellow papers from Basic Grey - YUM! I am loving the alpha that comes with this set. Next project is a book for Kaiya, then one for my Mum.
I have made a resolution to scrap more - i have MOUNTAINS of photos to get through - but keep scrapping stuff for the shop - rather than for me! It will happen! I know it!!
I have my Grandmas 80th this weekend. She is such an inspiration to me - I love her dearly.. and even though you will probably NEVER read this post (because you don't have a computer) I LOVE YOU - thankyou for being such a wonderful person...
So - better go - I swore I would have an early night and still have heaps to do before bed! 10:30 is looking good.
Take Care,
Jenae