Monday, September 30

Exciting Heartfelt news

Wow, the month has flown by yet again. Apologies for not posting more recently, but Michael and I have been away in America.

While away, I got the exciting news that I am a semi finalist for the Heartfelt Creations Design Team.

Heartfelt are a stamping and die cutting company/ their dies are actually manufactured by Spellbinders, and everyone already knows how much I love Spellbinders.Heartfelt also have some really beautiful paper collections, that really suit my style. Next I have to make some projects with some gorgeous products they have sent me, which are so perfect for my style. I can't wait to get started. You can see the whole announcement here. There are lots of other really talented people who also made it this far. Tough competition that's for sure.
Announcement: http://www.heartfeltcreations.us/blog/?blogID=271

 Make sure you read the whole thing, because you can vote for your favourites and even have the chance to win a gift voucher for their awesome stuff. I hate asking people to vote, so technically I wont, but hey if you like my work, and you feel compelled to vote, then who am I to not provide you with a link lol

Vote here:  http://www.heartfeltcreations.us/blog.php?blogID=271

Meanwhile, my term with Manor House Creations is now up. I am really sad about it, as I've loved being in this team, and Nerrida and Karen have been some wonderful. I love how you can make new friends through design teams. Thanks girls for everything. Here are a few of my last projects that went up on the blog while I was away.

This one made the cover of Australian Scrapbook Ideas, No 20.

 MHC supplies: Country lane – raindrop, Fairy Floss – blue, Taneisha, Shades mini roses, Meadows,  Wishes – serenity (vine), Rose leaves.

Here's the sweet little baby possum that Penny the Puppy rescued. It still amazes me. 
 Lots of pretty MHC flowers here.

MHC supplies: Romance – devoted, Eternity, Imagine -oatmeal, Teeny weenies, Rose leaves, Dahlia- lime.




Saturday, September 7

Blog hopping with Ruby Rock-It.

Hi everyone. Apologies for the delay. My little man turned 9 today, and we have just celebrated with a wonderful Star Wars party. This poor Mum is exhausted. SO, on with the hop...


Hello there to you, our faithful Ruby Rock-it Fans!
Welcome to our June blog hop!  This month, we are featuring our fun, bright, and adorable for this time of year range:  Bella! Boutique School Days!  And after you hop along, make sure you find out the details on how you can have a chance to win this amazing PRIZE pack!

Come and hop along with us, leaving comments at each blog to enter to win an awesome Ruby Rock-it prize pack!  You could win your very own collection of Ruby goodies!  Here's the order of blogs in case you get lost along the way!






  • Liana Suwandi
  • Linda Auclair
  • Linda Kretz
  • Pamela Young
  • Pattie Beltran
  • Ro Philippsen
  • >>You are here.  >>>Alicia Barry
  • Beckie Dreyer
  • Carrie Walz
  • Cindy Stevens
  • Erin Yamabe
  • June Goh
  • RRBF BLOG 
  • Here in Australia we are only 3/4 of the way through our school year, so instead of a BACK to school theme, I decided to make a little something for my own classroom that I have been meaning to do for ages. I have had this caddy sitting here months waiting to be re-purposed, so I have turned it into my new rewards box. Each box will hold a different mystery reward, so it will be a little lucky dip for the kids. 

  • I think they will love the bright colours and eye catching designs. Hopefully it will help to motivate them to earn a reward, and it will sure brighten up my room. 











  • MAKE SURE YOU LEAVE A COMMENT ON EACH DESIGNER’S BLOG AND THEN ON THE RUBY ROCK-IT BLOG ONCE YOU’RE DONE HOPPING ALONG RUBY ROCK-IT  TRAIL!

  • RUBY ROCK-IT BLOG HOP RULES-LEAVE A COMMENT ON EACH DESIGNER’S BLOG AND THEN ON THE RUBY ROCK-IT'S BLOG TO BE ENTERED TO WIN THE Ruby Rock-it  PRIZE PACK. COMMENTS MUST BE POSTED BY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH AT 11:59PM PST TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE RANDOM DRAWING.  WE WILL ANNOUNCE THE WINNER ON OUR RUBY ROCK-IT BLOG ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH!
     Ok, on your mark, get Set...GO!!!

    Now head on over to see Beckie with the cutest little project ( that I am so stealing). You'll love it. Be sure to start following my blog before you leave :)


  • Sunday, September 1

    Pretty pastels


    I love creating with pastel colours, especially when using pretty photos of my little girl. This one was taken on her 4th birthday while we were in New Zealand on our ski trip. 

    I have used Prima papers and lots of Manor House Creations flowers on this one, along with a cheval frame from MHC. I love these frames and them all the time. They are great for inking and colouring too. 





     MHC products: Sweeties - mixed, Lazy Dayz - marmalade, Glitz – pink card pack, Vine – white, Springtime -white, solitude.

    You can see more over at the Manor House Creations blog here.

    Be sure to leave a comment to let me know what you think. I feel like I am talking to myself sometimes, but that blog counter keeps going up, so I know someone is looking :)

    Be sure to come back on the weekend for a fun blog hop.