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It has been awhile, but here is a quick update with a "share"!
I had a fantastic class on Sunday with the girls in my Intro/Basics class! We played with lots of design and layout ideas and then had a play with making our own embellishments with Opals! And I asked the girls what they would like to do in the next class... drum role please... CHIPBOARD!! So I am whipping up a sample, with heaps of ideas of what you can do with chipboard. If you'd like to come to the next Intro Class on Sunday February 28, 12.30-3.30pm, ring Scraptivate to make a booking.
And here is my "share"! This is a layout I did of some old photos of my Kassidy. He is 3 in these photos. I can't ever get over how I can melt just looking back at photos. He is such a character. It is so amazing and wonderful being able to watch him grow.
These photos were taken on an old phone and as such aren't such great quality. Instead of trying to correct them (especially when I know it isn't going to really make them very good) I have used the graininess to help give the photos an aged appearance. The photos of the photos actually makes them look pretty good! IRL they look grainy and I have faded out the colour just enough to make them look aged.
This Making Memories paper is gorgeous, I couldn't work out at first what I was going to do with them, I just knew I wanted to use them, and soon!
Take care of each other,
see you soon.
M
And no, I am not talking about my children! In case you didn't know we live in a very tiny house, and there is alot of us, so I don't put up a Christmas tree because there is no room. We decorate with all the beautiful things that are made by all of us in the family. Lots of school made stars and wreaths and this year an angel made by me. We got these foam cones in the store before Christmas and I think we all pondered what to do with them. Our talented Jenny saw a Christmas tree with cascading spiralled paper - me, I saw an angel!!
The wings are made from the Angelina Fibres which give them their beautiful colour and their gossamer appearance. Her face is not drawn in for a reason. You can't look on the face of an angel and so we left her face for our imagination.
If you want to see my Angel or Jenny's tree they are in the store on display. You can get some great ideas for next Christmas, can't believe I just said that, and yet I know it is screaming up to us at a cracking pace!!
Take care of each other,
see you soon.
M
So this is the layout of the Intro Class I ran on January 3. They were a lovely group of girls to spend the afternoon with and we all had a great time. I had two mums with their daughters and I can't think of a better way of getting some girlie time together. I love having the opportunity to teach classes, not only because I love to see the "aha" moments the girls get when they realise how easy and how much fun scrapbooking is, but also because I get to spend time with some really amazing ladies that I would never have been able to meet otherwise. I am a strong believer that we have lost contact with our sisterhood, we have become far too competative with each other instead of teaching and nurturing. I will look for any excuse to make opportunities for girls to make connections with each other in an enviornment that reminds us that we are all walking in the same direction. How good is it when we can put out our hands and help each other along, isn't that what it is all about?
Absolutely have to show you the beawesome dragonfly stamp from the Tattered Angels Glimmer Screen and Stamp ranges. I have used the Tsukeniko Glue Pad and some fine glitter and it came up an absolute treat. Photos just don't do it justice. Those stamps are so huge, they a brilliant for Stampers and Scrapbookers and for those of us who do both and everything in between. And on the other side, you know around the edges!!
This is a "preview" of the Intro class I am teaching on January 31. I will be showing the girls in this class some basic heat embossing techniques as well as all the usual basics and not so basics. I am planning the classes so they roll on after each other that way the girls that are coming can get to know each other, and I will introduce a technique or product every month as well. Feel free to contact Scraptivate if you'd like to book in!
Got some more work and photos to share soon, but some of them will be on the Scraptivate Ning site, so feel free to have a look and join so you can have chat withh all of us from the store!
I should have, at the beginning of the blog done the usual apologies and excuses for leaving my poor blog neglected over the last few weeks, but I decided not to bother, as I am sure all of you out there know and understand without me having to say a thing. Instead I want to say thank you for coming back and having a look at my blog, I love that you do that, and I will try to keep in touch more often.
Take care of each other,
see you soon!
M
I have just finished the sample for the introduction class that I am running on the 3 January and wanted to share a few sneak peeks. However, the peeks are a bit poor! I was was using Mitch's camera because it was within arms reach and unfortunately I don't have the macro setting down pat like with my little, old flasher.
I am looking forward to this class, I really love the layout. You can't see all the good things in the pics but let's just say it's rather large and sparkly!
If you have any questions or want to book this class or any of the other beautiful projects that are on the calendar, please visit Scraptivate or call, or even better call in and have a look in real life!!
Take care of each other,
see you soon!
M
Sorry about the quality of the photo, yes, I took it in church... with my phone... UMMMM VAAAAAHHH - "Hail Mary full of Grace..." will say a few more of them to make up for it. Although I am sure that God understands how much I want to share my pride in my (not so big) boy.
Yes that is my Moo-Moo, first time as altar server. I am so proud he has taken on the responsibility and that he is learning about taking on a role of care and service within the community. Whether it be in the church, in the family or just in the wider community, I think it is soo important that I teach my children to take care of people and offer support and service to those that need it. Taking on a role like altar server just helps give the opportunity to put that in practice.
Father Bonaventure actually really helped my in his sermon on Saturday, he touched on a point that is something I struggle with on a day to day basis. Without prattling on I will pass on to you his gem of truth as I am sure this will make a lot of sense to alot of us no matter what your faith or convictions...
"When you win the rat race, you are still a rat."
Think I am ready to take 5 minutes out and have some time for peace and gratitude, how 'bout you?
Now on to something a bit lighter...
This is Anghee (2) being difficult, if I can't take photos of him now what is he going to be like as a teenager!?!
Take care of each other (and yourself),
see you soon.
M
These photos were taken on an old phone and as such aren't such great quality. Instead of trying to correct them (especially when I know it isn't going to really make them very good) I have used the graininess to help give the photos an aged appearance. The photos of the photos actually makes them look pretty good! IRL they look grainy and I have faded out the colour just enough to make them look aged. 
