We’ve only had 5 Valentines since being a couple, and it’s a fun excuse to remember to indulge in a little romance. In 2007 we went out the Oceanus as an early Valentines outing since Phill was in Perth In 2008, we were in the midst of moving house we went to the Palace in… Continue reading Valentine’s Day
Author: Melissa
December Daily complete!
Image via CrunchBase After a few hectic days and nights with Phill returning from Argentina and Emily being sick I can finally let you all know I’ve completed and ordered my 2010 December Daily book.I completed 17 pages to complete my book in less than a week, using my notes in my Memory Logbook and… Continue reading December Daily complete!
Join me in Embracing Imperfection
I’ve just received the first instalment of this free (yes, it’s free!) two week class by Karen Grunberg. I’ve not even finished watching the presentation and I’m loving it already! So much to apply to my scrapbooking and life in general I think. Here’s more about the class from Big Picture: Embrace Imperfection " Have… Continue reading Join me in Embracing Imperfection
New 52–Battle of the Facial Cleansers
This week I’m saving the family budget a few dollars by using up a sample of Alpha Keri wash instead of either Phisohex (I hear it’s only available on prescription in some areas) or Clinique Liquid facial soap. I’ve also saved myself a shopping trip. So far I’ve been happy with Alpha Keri, the texture… Continue reading New 52–Battle of the Facial Cleansers
December Daily–25 December 2010
I am so excited that I’m making progress on this album, I was feeling a little intimidated by scrapping Christmas day (which is silly really – there’s no reason to be!). I’ve still got several days to scrap, here’s hoping I can get them done soon. Credits: SupplyTracker by SpeedScraps Scrapbookgraphics Santa Brings Goodies blog… Continue reading December Daily–25 December 2010
All about my name
I feel odd doing a very ME focussed page and have spent far too long fussing over it! I’ve always loved my name. I guess this became a big thing for me when I read Anne of Green Gables where Anne hated being called Ann and often wished to be called Cordelia. Mum and Dad… Continue reading All about my name
Handmade Card–Stamps and Glitter
I wanted to share with you card I created for my sister (and I also sent my cousin a similar one) I was so excited to get using my new Martha Stewart glitterI got for Christmas and I’d had a major score of 50% off stamps from Spotlight.This year I’m heading back through my archives… Continue reading Handmade Card–Stamps and Glitter
New52–Housesitting Edition
This past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind. Firstly we were housesitting for some friends, so we had Emily, a dog, bird and too guinea pigs to care for.Emily LOVED the animals. The first words each morning we were there were dog, bird and then after a few minutes… pigs. I enjoyed the routine… Continue reading New52–Housesitting Edition
Yesterday and Today–Album cover
I’ve been able to find time to work on the Yesterday and Today Class over at Big Picture Classes. Ali is so inspiring and I love watching the videos each week. As we are housesitting, I’ve not watched week 3 or 4 yet (I don’t want to use up all their bandwidth with 2hrs of… Continue reading Yesterday and Today–Album cover
Bible in 90 days–Week 3
With a sick baby and housesitting (with a few pets), I am excited to report that have kept up with the challenge. Since I last posted I’ve read the rest of the Pentateuch, Joshua and Judges. I’m so looking forward to the next few books as Ruth and Esther are my childhood favourites! I am… Continue reading Bible in 90 days–Week 3