Scrapping Tonight

Tomorrow morning I am heading of to North Devon to teach at Craft and Crop Christmas Workshop with Tracie Hudson and Sarah Youde. I am all kitted out with my new toy that Peter came home with last night, a Tom Tom. I am so relieved I must say. My projects are finished, my kits are packed and I am just off to bake some chocolate brownies to take down with me, mmmm......





I will leave you some Pencil Lines teasers and some peeks at this Saturdays classes.

I am off to see Micheal Buble at Wembly Arena next Tuesday, OMGG I am so so very excited!!!!!! We know one of the backing singers, hence the very last minute tickets. Now how star struck am i going to be if there is even a small chance of meeting the man himself!!! Peter would cringe if i took my camera , lol. What does a girl wear?, too many things to think about now, i havnt been to a live concert in at least 8 years. Can I loose 2 stone in a week, hehehe oh well guess some serious support undies will be required.

I have had a busy weekend doing Christmas crafts. The Bad Girls Christmas workshop deadline was yesterday and I just had to make this paper Christmas Tree by Tina.

With intermittent Internet connection the norm at the moment, I actually got some "me" scrapping time done today, as well as some kit layouts and projects finished.

I am talking about Izzy. Seven going on seventeen, a heart of gold, a roller coaster of emotions and a smile to melt my heart! and she does have a hot temper....



And even though we are going through a tough few weeks, Izzy and I, we always end the day with a huge cuddle and a chat. With these chats, it has come to my attention that Izzy wishes to be a photographer when she is older, and has asked for a proper camera like mummy has, well , er, I don't think so hun, but nice try! Peter pulled his old Pentax SLR out to show her and she was so intrigued. If anyone can recommend a small compact and cheap digi camera do let me know.

Also, whilst in Izzy's room putting her to bed last night, i noticed a drawing attached to her mirror, and all her craft stash on the table. When i asked her what the drawing was she answered "Its my sketch for my layout, it makes it easier when you do your layout mum, it shows you where to put your photos and hearts" Well knock me down with a croc a dile!!! The girl has completely "got it"!!!

Here is Izzy's sketch, I reckon I should do a layout from it for her, and maybe ask her to GDT over at Pencil Lines, hehehe.


I will leave you with a peek of this weekends layout.





And this is a sneak of a project for Scrapping Angels November Kit





I must thank a very dear friend today for sending me happy post. I am talking about Sue, she is a pillar of strength, straight talking with a heart of gold. I have known Sue for 2 years this month and often little parcels come through my letter box with choccy delights!!! Today a box of weetabix arrived containing, not the weetabix, but this!!!! Thank you so much hun, you really made me smile and shed a happy tear! Lubs you!

Go and grab your phone, put pen to paper or tap out an email, and contact a friend today and tell them how much you appreciate them.

Hugs

Anna xxx

And the start of a new week! We have recovered from the joys of having the mini Hafermanns to stay and the little birthday party we had for Annie, who's birthday it was yesterday. A plate of chocolate pecan brownies with candles, for a birthday cake, even though Izzy said that Annie's healthy we should bake her a Carrot Cake!!!! bless........

Yes, I have to give all credit to my wonderful husband, when it comes to this little treasure!

Yikes, that's a scary thought, isn't it?! and one i actually have lived with for the best part of 36 hours!!!

This is a post full of thank yous!!

Tomorrow it is Scrapping Angels Christmas workshop. The packing room is piled high with Pizza boxes of classes and goodies, the fridge is bursting with cheese, sliced meats, and salads, and my car is ready to be packed with all these delights. I am really looking forward to teaching a fun loving bunch of ladies. Annie is teaching as well and my right hand woman, Sue will be there to, now the question is, will you?!?!

I am forever thankful to be scrapbooking, finding new friends, and the opportunities that have come with this amazing obsession (OK I would like to call it a hobby, but can I really call an eat, sleep and play pastime a hobby!?!).

Well not for me, but the girls have had too many parties to count this week!!!, hence the lack of blogging. Its been a strange old couple of days. My emotions have gone from pure joy, to utter despair in a few minutes, lol.

The girls have been busy at school and with Halloween parties yesterday, my feet haven't touched the ground. Pencil Lines had its last celebration sketch last night , as we come to the end of our month of sketches and RAKS to celebrate a year of inspiring the scrapping community with sketches and a inspirational design team and guest designers. And as 1 year ends and a few doors close, we start a new year with new designers and new sketches. i am so excited for Pencil Lines, so many fantastic guests lined up, great sponsors and lots of sketch inspiration. Go and check out our last card sketch for October by Christine Traversa from CPS
Here is my card. I changed the stars to paisley shapes and made a portrait card.
Supplies are Basic Grey


What did you do for Halloween last night? With 2 pumpkins to carve and 2 parties to attend, the carving never made it. Although I plan to carve one for Sue's Halloween party on Sunday!

Izzy had a teen strop and decided going as a cat was not to be, so she want as a Spanish dancer. Lilly went as the cutest cat you have ever seen and posed for photos!!. I went as a glam witch, complete with false eyelashes from Tesco at 99p!! and a fab feather boa trimmed witches hat and black lipstick and glow in the dark nail varnish, which didn't glow!


These photos will make it to a layout to be seen very soon!!!

I had parents evening for both Lilly and Izzy on Tuesday, and I am so proud of them. Glowing reports for them both.

2 Jills DT work

I have lots of new stash to play with, 2 fantatstic kits by 2 Jill's. Sad to see 2 Jill's are no longer and this last kit is a stunner!! I also have the most gorgeous stash that i got from Rebekah from SIStv. I have plenty of stash to inspire me, just the time and peace to do it in!!I would love to see your Halloween photos, so do post me a link!

Hugs

Anna x