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Catching Up

So I warn you now this post is going to be a long one. I have so much to catch up on.

Today is Valentines day. I got the Packed to the Rafters CD and What happens in Vegas DVD (hinting for a while paid off). This is our 14th Valentines Day together – I cant believe it. Love you babe.
So last weekend saw the first ever Scrapping Kats cybercrop which I was lucky enough to host. The entries in the gallery are amazing – I love them all and will need lots of help picking a winner for the $25 voucher. Head on over to the site and have a look.

Here is a card that I made for Sharons card challenge at Scrapbook capital - go check out the gallery there and dont forget about the cybercrop challenge.

OK so here is an update on the last couple of months.

The girls and I flew to Melbourne on December 12th after Em finished school for the year.
Mum Em and I went to see Wicked the Musical which was awesome.

I did this layout of us heading out with the ScrappinKats January Au Chocolate Kit.

I caught up with my besties in Melbourne too. Liz is looking so taught, trim and terrific. I am so proud of her. She is looking happy again. Leanne is looking great as well. I missed seeing the kids though. I just can’t wait to move back home to spend more time with them. I got to meet the gorgeous gals from the Scapbook Capital form and the lovely Lorrie (owner). We had a lovely dinner and chatted for hours.
On the 21st December we had our Hutchinson Christmas Dinner. It was such a lovely day. My Sisters gorgeous little man, Henry, has grown so much. Rohan and Adeline, Mike and Amy, Ronelle and Dave, Chris and I, mum and dad, Em, Zoe and Henry and Chris’ and his girlfriend Linda had a lovely afternoon.

This layout was done with the gorgeous February ScrappinKats kit.

Here is a layout of my beautiful nephew, Henry. He is such a little man now and just LOVES gumpies car – climbing in and out of it all day – He definitely has Hutchinson blood in his veins.

Mum, Zo, Em and I went into Melbourne for the day to visit the Myer Chrissy windows and the Crown Christmas light show. While we were there we also went to the aquarium to see the gorgeous penguins. Christmas Eve was our wedding anniversary. I woke to gorgeous blue and purple Singapore Orchids.
I did this monochromatic layout to show them off -

We went back to the place we were married 5 years earlier – Ashcome Maze and had lunch on the deck and then walked around the gorgeous gardens drinking champagne. It was so lovely.
I did this gorgeous frame for the January cybercrop. I used the lovely basic Grey Bittersweet range.That evening we went to the local carols with mum and dad. We strolled around Cruden farm and had a lovely picnic.

Christmas morning was spent at mum and dads, opening Santa pressies. I was thoroughly spoilt by mum, dad and Chris with a new lens and camera bag. We had a yummy baked chrissy lunch - thanks mum -

and then we headed to the Firths for dinner - yummy lobster and prawns
and Boxing Day Christmas with Granny, Shane and Kip, Kerrie and Chris and us.

I took the girls away with mum and dad in the motor home to Port Fairy for a few days after Chrissy. It was so nice to walk along the beach and fly kites. Chris, Kerrie and Rohan and Addie joined us for New Years. The rain held off long enough for us to see the street parade, listen to the band and then get back to the motorhome for the fireworks. Here is a layout featuring Em and Ginger at the Port Fairy back beach along the Great Ocean Road. I have used the gorgeous February Scrappin Kats Kit.

We visited the Werribee Zoo and Mansion again. It was awesome. The African concert this time was all drum/percussion. Chris, Kerrie, Chris, the girls and I had a lovely picnic on the grass while the girls danced to the beat and Em made a drum.

I got to see my fabulous cousin Vanessa (and her hubby Terry) and her ratbag (but totally fantastic) boys Az and Jordan. Can you believe it I didn't take any photos!!!! I always love to see them and Em loves 'the cousins' - even if they do fight like cats and dogs.

On January 6th we went to Melbourne Zoo. We were fortunate to be able to take our gorgeous nephew Lachie for the day which was fantastic.
This layout is of Em in the Butterfly house at the Zoo using the gorgeous January Kit – from The Scrappin Kats.
And Zoe in the Butterfly enclosure.

This layout is using the Kaiser papers that I received from Lorrie and following Julie Heards beautiful sketch for the January CC.

We flew home mid January and I headed back to work. I also turned 35 YICKS!!!

On Australia day we went to a 1st Birthday Party for the super cute little Smishie (Hamish). The girls had a great time on the slippery dip water slide.

Here is a layout I did using the Kaiser Love Struck range that Lorrie sent me from Scrapbook Capital.

Zoe has started to swim all by herself. She swims under the water but hasn’t quite learnt to come up for a breath yet. It just looks so darn cute. She loves the pool and gets in any chance she can. Em started senior year at primary school I really can’t believe that my baby is almost in high school. So this year she is in Year 7 – she is enjoying it – I think the social side more than anything else.

On a serious note -
The devastating Victorian bushfires have claimed so many lives and homes. My heart goes out to them. Luckily my family have been safe so far. My grandparents are in Kilmore quite close to the fires but thankfully all is well at the moment. This is the worst natural disaster in Australian History. I just can’t believe that at one end of this gorgeous country there are bushfires and at the other end floods. Mother Nature hey!!! I love this photo circulating at the moment. It really shows the heart renching conditions that these firefighters and animals are going through.

I have had a few of my layouts accepted by Creative Papers so keep an eye out for them in coming issues.

Ok I think I have caught up - told you it was going to be a long one. If you got to the end of this post make sure you drop me a message so I know I didnt bore you to death. I will try to be a better blogger in future!!!!

HUGS

Our little tadpole - so cute

OH MY HAS IT BEEN THAT LONG

I can't believe its been that long since I last posted. I have been to Victoria and back, had Chrissy and New Years a birthday and returned to work. Time flies as they say.
Just a quick note to let everyone know that this weekend there are two fantastic events happening in the scrappin world.
The Scrappin Kats are having there first ever cybercrop and chat night on Friday 6th Feb and Scrapbook Capital are having their Feb cybercrop. Because its Valentines month both of these crops are all about LOVE. Go check em out.
I promise that I will post some pics very soon.
HUGS to ALL

Blog Awards

Well I was nominated by the delightful Hetty for this award -

The Rules are : 1. The winner may put the logo on their blog. 2. Put a link to the person who sent you the award. 3. Nominate 5 blogs. 4. Put links to their blogs. 5. Leave a message for your nominees. So I would like to nominate Kat from the scrappin kats, Kellie, Kylie (good to have you home buddy now you need to update your blog), Ames, and Kerrie and and to say thanks for your ongoing support and friendship

and I would also Love to add that I love Nicole, Anthea, Alyssa, Julie and Lorries blogs as well (and I know they have already been nominated).

Ribbon and Rub On Challenge

Week 2 of Sharons Build It Up challenge over at Scrapbook Capital is to use Ribbon from week 1 and Rub Ons.

Here is my layout using the gorgeous Kaiser Waterberry patterned papers, a RW chipboard title, and some rub ons.

This one is Jules Christmas week 3 challenge over at Scrapping Outback. She reintroduced me to the wonderful Tim Holtz embossing resist technique and we had to make a self standing layout. It was heaps of fun.

These two layouts feature my gorgeous girl and her 'best friend' (my gorgeous girlfriends DD).

Also don't forget the Scrap Cap Cybercrop starting tonight. All things Christmas.

Christmas Card photos

On the weekend I took the annual Christmas Card photos. Em was in her element but Zoe didnt want to play the game. Here are some photos from the day.

1st Day of December

Well its the first of December - the first day of summer and more importantly the first day of the countdown to Christmas. And even more importantly the day when you get to see the new Kreative Kits and the New Kreative Team Kit from The ScrappinKats. This month the Kits are so gorgeous you just have to get them
click here to see the beautiful 'I {heart} you' kit
http://thescrappinkats.com.au.whsites.net/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=3323

the devine 'Peaches and Plums' kit
http://thescrappinkats.com.au.whsites.net/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=3322

and the scrumptious 'Magic of Christmas' Kit
http://thescrappinkats.com.au.whsites.net/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=3321

Remember they are fantastic value for just $6.00. Check out the gallery to see what the Kreative Team has come up with using these kits.

Here are a couple of mine
My gorgeous girl turned 12 last week and the 'Peaches and Plums' kit was perfect for this photo.

I love this fun photo of Zo and I taken when she was 10 months old. I used the 'I {heart} you' kit.

While you are at the store be sure to check out the New Kreative Team Kit for December. Retail Value of Kit in excess of $25.00. Kit contains: Step-by-Step Instructions to complete 4 projects, 1 x Basic Grey Wassail Element Stickers, 5 x Basic Grey Wassail Patterned Papers (French Hens, Winterberry, Cranberry Sauce, Greetings, Brandy Butter), 3 x Bazzill Cardstock (2 x Red, 1 x Green), 1 x Packet Kaiser Wish upon Rubons, 1 x Kaiser Red Rhinestones, 1 x Sheet of Transparency, 1 x Diecut Transparency Album (6 pages) plus diecut transparency shapes (stars, present, Merry Christmas word), .5m each of Ayres Red and Ivory 10mm Sheer Ribbon and Vandoros Stephanie Olive Ribbon, 3 x Cream 4cm Flowers, 3 x Olive Green 5cm Flowers, 5 x Red 6cm Flowers and 2 x Cream 7cm Flowers and 5cm Monogram letter "B" by House of Scrapbooking - FANTASTIC VALUE FOR ONLY $20.00. See it here http://thescrappinkats.com.au.whsites.net/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=3324



Project 1 for December Kreative Team Kit - Layout inspired by the fabulously talented Carole Janson. Go and check out the gallery to see some other projects using this awesome kit.
Make sure you also check out the fabulous sketches and the great Christmas Card Challenge (with a prize for the most Chrissy cards uploaded to the gallery before December 12th).So much to keep you busy over this festive season.

Scrapbook Capital Christmas Cyber Crop

Well next weekend is the Scrapbook Capital Christmas Cybercrop. Can't wait to chat to all the girls and do the fantastic challenges. Make sure you check it out starting Next Friday December 5th- we also get to open out Secret Santa pressies yayyyyy!!!

Check out Julie's photo challenge to the Scrap cap members here - http://scrapbookcapital.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=1826
its a blast. She has set a dare to us to take some 'fun' chrissy photos. Will have a go over the weekend if the cherrubs behave.

Also check out Sharons awesome 'Build It Up' competition. http://scrapbookcapital.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=1815
The requirements/rules are
1. You must include the element for the current week in your layout or card AND the previous week's elements- i.e. week 1 - there will be 1 element, week 2 - there will be 2 elements and so on.2. You must create a greeting card or a 12 x 12 layout for each week3. entries need to be uploaded by the following Sunday at midnight.

This week the element was ribbon - here is my layout.

I am also working on an awesome Kaiser Sakora Kit that Lorrie sent me during the week - more soon.

Just 2 short weeks until I get to go and visit my family and friends in Melbourne. Can't wait. We haven't been 'home' for over 12 months so it should be fantastic. I get to shop with my mum, spend Chrissy with my family, spend time with my fabulous in laws (yes they truly are fabulous), spend New Years at Port Fairy, visit my bestie Liz, see my fav cousin Ness and her family and catch up with lots of friends I went to school with. I am also going to have a fantastic time meeting my cyber buddies from Scrapbook Capital when we go out for Chrissy drinkies. CANT WAIT!!! Bring It on.

Christmas Card Challenge

Head on over to Scrappin Kats and check out the Christmas Card Challenge they are having. The person to upload the most Christmas Cards by 12th December will receive a prize. Here are a few that I have done.

Sneek Peaks

Ok as promised here are the sneek peaks of the December Kreative Design Team Kit which I had the pleasure to design. It goes on sale on 1st December for the incredible price of just $20.00 ($25 worth of fantastic products). Check out The Scrappin Kats web site and also the new blog.

Ems Birthday

So it was the Devine Miss Ems 12th birthday on Friday (I can't believe it either) and we took 5 girls to Movie World on Saturday. We were all stressing during the week with all the storms we were having and the forecast for more storms and rain on Saturday. All turned out well and we had a gorgeous warm day at Movieworld.

The sleep over also went very well with me up until 1am painting French nails and putting on mud face masks (and then getting up at 6 to go to work and leave Chris with 5 girls and a mess). Happy Birthday baby.

Ok December is my turn to design the Kreative team Kit over at www.thescrappinkats.com.au. The Kit will feature some fantastic products, over $25.00 worth for just $20.00 and instructions to make at least 3 projects.
Check back soon for some Sneak Peaks and be sure to head over to 'the kats' website for fantastic products, awesome work by some gorgeous ladies, and some great scrappin chat.

Hints
think Christmas
its perfectly clear
snip snip snip
bang

This weekend is the November Cybercrop over at Scrapbook Capital. The theme this month is Summer and here is my OTP project. For the instructions (and to see what the talented ladies at SC are up to) head on over to http://www.scrapbookcapital.com.au/

I have just started submitting to mags again after overloading the stamping mags when I was ' a stamper'. So far I have had 2 layouts accepted for publication so I will see how it goes. Hopefully they will be in Scrapbooking Memories in the new year sometime.

Last weekend was the Scrapping Outback All things Sweet cybercrop which was great. 3 challenges - and one by one of my favourite scrappers (and a lovely person to boot) - Carole Janson.

Here is my take on her card challenge using various scraps.

I have been busy creating for my first Design Team duties at The Scrappin Kats.

Here are a couple of layouts that I did using the gorgeous Kits from Kats for November.


Theres No Place Like home Kit using the gorgeous Basic Grey papers and A2Z sweet little chippie houses.
Heres the 'Beautiful' Kit using fancy Pants papers.


And the lovely 'Remember When' Kit. Which includes the Basic Grey papers. And A2Z Beautiful title.


If you love these kits like I do go on over to The Scrappin Kats website and get these kits for only $6.00. Upload the layout you create with the kit and you could win a $15.00 store voucher - how good is that.