Things.

I can't believe where the time has gone. Life just seems to get busier and busier each week !!! When I started this blog, I wanted to maintain it weekly, but that hasn't happened !! Not that anyone is out there to read it anyway !!

What's been happening. Alot, that's what. I officially handed over Mystical Scrapbooks start of October, and I can't tell you how happy I am about that. It took up so much of my time, that it was doing my head in at the end. I have however made some great friends from the site, and learnt ALOT, so I am grateful for that. I wish Donna the best with everything :)

We had our MS retreat last month, and what a great weekend it was. I actually managed to get some scrapping done *shock, horror*. It was fantastic to meet everyone, and I hope that everyone enjoyed themselves as much as I did.

Here are few snaps. Check out the stunning sunset.

And here's some of the crew -Tam, Me, Sara and Wendy

And here's the whole gang (minus Tamara as she was taking the photo)

As I mentioned, I did some scrapping LOL. Here's what I did over the weekend.

Life is Just Beachy was my entry for WW1 challenge, and Can you believe that I got THIRD PRIZE !!!! For someone who has NEVER entered a challenge before, I'm rather pleased. It's one of my fave photos of Bailey.

Another LO of Bailey. He seems to be the easiest to scrap lately. Not sure why. This was a sketch for Scrapbook Establishment. Didn't enter though, but was happy with the outcome.

And this rocket is a door hanger for Aidan. I've used the November Wicked Princess Kit papers for it, and a Kaiser rocket. Now I have to do a red one for Bailey !!

This LO is one that I've just finished for this month's WW1 challenge. White, Lime and scallops. Aidan went for a visit to mum's and came back with a new haircut. To look at him, you would think it's Bailey all over again. Quite freaky really !!

So there you go, I have managed to get some scarpping done in between everything else. Wicked Princesses is great, and I love working with Tam. We're thrilled with how things have gone so far, and fingers crossed that it will only get better from here.

I went shopping today and bought these

I've decided to get serious about my running again, and needed the right attire to do it !! I've been running 4 times a week for the past couple of weeks, and I'm feeling better for it. Cracked the 5km this week, without stopping, and did it in 32 minutes. Quite chuffed. I should be running now, but am doing this. Will get onto it ASAP !!!

Here's a few happy snaps of the boys. This is Aidan, being Aidan

"Take my picture mum, I'm laughing" says Bailey. I can see a scrap page with this photo

Ethan doing something not normal - homework without being asked. Needs a haircut, so we're off for a visit to the shearer this weekend

All the boys

Bailey at swimming. This was his 3rd teacher in 3 weeks as he continues to move up classes !! Heather was playing up to the cameras, and Bailey was loving it.

Ethan has started Little Aths this year and loves it. He did 3 PB's last week. Here he is jumping over the hurdles. He gets the unco-ordinated jump from me !!

Well, best be off. I'll be back next week (fingers crossed) with some pics from Aidan's 2nd birthday this Sunday. Where does time go??

Until then.

Life is Busy

Life has been rather hectic of late, and school holidays are doing my head in !! Bring on next Monday when life returns to some state of normality.




For those that don't know, I have sold Mystical Scrapbooks. I am sad to see this chapter end as I have put a lot of hard work to get it to where it is now, but, I am also excited for Donna (the new owner) and can't wait to start on my new venture with Tam and Wicked Princesses. Our new site should be up and running by middle of the week and we are so excited about it !! And now that I have sold the site, it might mean I have more time to spend with the kids and DH, as well as actually scrap. Shock, horror.





My exciting news is I have a new car.

It is a Mitsubishi Outlander, and I love it. So easy to drive, and the kids think it's the greatest car they've been in LOL.

Onto scrapping news. I've managed to do a few LO's in the last week or so. I'm not the greatest scrapper on the planet (by a long shot), but I enjoy what I do, and I'm happy with the results.

This LO is one of my favourite photos. It is Justin and Aidan when we were at the snow during the month. I've used the new Basic Grey Ambrosia papers. The sketch is from Stuck Sketches, and the color combo is from White with 1.

This LO is of Bailey is his besty, Lachlan. They are thick as thieves these 2 kids. Just used a few old scraps of paper (Junkitz, I think), Buzz alphas, Kaiser rubons and Blueyedezines star felt ribbon

This is a LO of my eldest son, Ethan, at our niece's first birthday earlier this year. The sketch is from Black Magic sketches, but I didn't stick to the colors required. I've used painting as the technique and cut out my flower embellishments from cardstock. Rather basic, but that's me.

Don't forget that Wicked Princesses is looking for new DT members. Applications close October 4th, with the new DT announced shortly after. Email your application to wickedprincesses@y7mail.com and make sure you look out for our new website, www.wickedprincesses.com.au later this week. Our October kits are on the blog now, and Melissa Corbett is our GDT for October.

That's it for now.

Ciao

WICKED DESIGN TEAM WANTED

Wicked Princesses are looking for 2 Design Team members. Do you have what it takes to become a part of a NEW and exciting brand of scrapbook kits? We want you! We want you to find your inner Princess and bring her to the wicked side and transform yourself in to a Wicked Princess. Pretty and sweet on the outside but oozing with wicked creativity on the inside.
We want someone with passion and drive, someone who isn’t afraid to let their Wicked Princess dominate their creativity! Does this sound like you? Do you have what it takes to bring out your Princess? If so read on!


DESIGN TEAM REQUIREMENTS
1. Designers are required to submit at least four layouts each month with layouts to be due by a date determined by us.
2. Designers acknowledge that the length of design team commitment is open and may be terminated for any reason, at any point in time.
3. Use of products not found in the monthly kit is permitted, as long as the focus remains on the monthly kit products.
4. Layouts are due in the form of a jpeg file of which will be your responsibility to upload in the gallery before the deadline
5. All designs must contain original artwork.
6. You acknowledge and agree that designing for other monthly scrapbook kit clubs is considered a conflict of interest. Other DT roles are ok but no other scrapbook kit site.
7. You agree to promote Wicked Princess whenever and wherever you can and agree to make posts on your personal blog provided you have one.
Design Team Submission details:
§ Submit (3) layouts (12x12 or 8 ½ x 11) Double-page layouts are considered to be one project submission.
§ A headshot and a short biography about your life.
Please answer the following questions:
A. What do you feel you can contribute to the Wicked Princess design team?
B. What would you classify your “scrapbook style” as?
C. What would make you a fab Wicked princess??
Designs must be submitted to wickedprincesses@y7mail.com using the following format: Scanned, jPEGs, 200kb or smaller files. Digital photos will be accepted provided the images are sharp, clear and smaller than 200kb. Links to online galleries will not be accepted.
Entries cannot be submitted for publication until after the DT has been announced - Personal blogs are OK as long as there is a link back to the Wicked Princess Blog.
Deadlines for submissions: October 4th, 2008. Winners will be contacted no later than October 10th and announced shortly thereafter on our blog. http://wickedprincesses.blogspot.com At this time our new website will be up and running as well, with a complete Wicked Gallery to show off your fabulous inspiring layouts www.wickedprincesses.com.au (currently under construction)
Design Team Members will receive a free kit (retail value of $25-$35) each month and are able to purchase any add-ons for half-price.
Good Luck...Go forth and find the Wicked Princess within!!

Karen & Tam
Wicked Princesses

Check out the below pictures...... How devine does this look?????? Sand, sun, lazing away the days by the beach (or pool), massage. I could go on...... Well, get ready to be JEALOUS because I'm going to be there next March/April !!!!! Oh, where is it?? Didn't I tell you that part.....

It's GIRLS WEEK AWAY in downtown PHUKET !!!!!!!! And, am I excited - you betcha !!! Am I looking forward to a week with no husband moaning - you betcha. Am I looking forward to no whinging kids - you betcha.... no wiping kids butts - you betcha..... a week to be ME with my closest friends - SHIT YEH I'm looking forward to it.!!!!!! Bring it on. The countdown will begin soon, and I promise not to make you all too jealous with my updated pictures until then. LOL


There we are - can you see us - up there on the banana lounges. BRING IT ON !!!!!!!!! I don't think I've been so excited to go on a holiday, and that's saying something. I've been to many a place, but this holiday is going to be fantastic. And considering I'm not the greatest flyer (my fear is to die in a plane crash), I'm super keen to get on that plane for 9 hours to have 8 days of freedom !!!!!

Anyway, enough of that. You can all put your tongues back in your mouth now LOL.

I've actually scrapped one thing since I was last here. It was a challenge set by Dee over at Mystical Scrapbooks. Silly Tam and I decided it would be good to let the members challenge the admin. Well, I had to do an OTP item about my family, which wasn't too bad. Tam on the other hand, has to scrap a kitchen item - not sure how she's going with it. But here's my take. It looks like a normal 12x12, but I promise you it's on a wooden canvas and me being the fool that I am, scrapped and scrapped and then turned it over only to find I'd done it upside down!!! Now to find some wire and screws so that I can actually hang it up on my study wall.



Onto other things - check out our new blog banner for Wicked Princesses Kits. Isn't it cool ??? And below that, are a sample of some of the September kits that you will find. Click here to check them out.

It's been awhile since I was on here. Life is so busy lately. I think I need to take a step back occassionally and make sure that I'm doing the important things - like spending time with my kids and hubby. Must be doing something right though, as Ethan has improved out of sight this term at school. His teacher is so pleased with the turn around from him !!!

That's about it for now. My weekend will be busy cleaning out the house as we're going to have a garage sale (not sure when). And, my other exciting news - I'm getting my NEW treadmill on Tuesday (so the garage is needing cleaning this weekend). Can't wait to get back into the running again. Apart from needing to shed a few kg's before my big holiday, I'm thinking of going in the Run for the Kids Fun Run again next year. So having said that, best get into training !!!

OK, have a great weekend everyone.

Until next time.....

Wicked Princesses

Wicked Princesses Scrap Kits are a new range of wicked and funky kits by Mystical Scrapbooks. There are 7 in total, and with the prices ranging from $15 - $70 there's something for everyone. Make sure you check them out and cure your scrapping urges !!!!

Here are a few samples of what you can expect

And if these don't tempt you, simply leave a comment on the Wicked Princesses blog, and go into the draw to win our Fairy Dust kit, valued at $25.00. It couldn't be easier.

All the details on how to purchase can be found on the blog too.

It's been awhile since I updated my blog, as I've been flat out, but here's a quick update of what's been going on .

Bailey turned 4 back at the start of July. I'm no pastry chef, but here's my efforts at making a train cake. Never again will I make one like this !!! The icing wouldn't work, it wouldn't stick, and overall it was a pain to make. But, Bailey loved it !!! And that's the most important thing. Oh yeh, it tasted OK too :)


As you can tell by the below picture, Bailey was more than happy with his birthday cake

And, it's taken me about ONE MONTH to do, but here's one more LO I've done. Not a very good picture, but here it is anyway. I'm rather happy with it.

This is Bailey when we went to Point Leo beach earlier in the year. For some reason, he is absolutely petrified of going anywhere near the water !!! He just has to get his toes wet and he's running back screaming. So, this is where he likes to stay. Close to the beach tent, and as far away from the water as possible. Maybe that will change later on.

Onto Ethan, he's doing better at school. So far this term he seems keen to get his maths homework done, and now has a tutor at school helping him. I must say it has made a difference already (only been back for 2 weeks). I can't tell you how happy I am. Now to keep up the good work for the rest of the term so that he can get his PSP back !!!!

Over at Mystical Scrapbooks, we've been having a MASSIVE clearance sale. Almost EVERYTHING is GONE !!!!! I can't believe the response I've had. Thankyou to everyone. If you're looking for paper or cardstock cheap, make sure you check it out. That's about all I have left now.

The reason for the sale is because I am downsizing the store significantly and will be selling a variety of kits, with only a handful of branded products in the coming couple of months. The kits are being worked on now, with the first sneek peeks due to come out this weekend. I am sooo excited about these kits. They are going to be fantastic. Hope you all like them as much as I do. The first month is going to be packed with NEW CHA stock, so make sure you get in quick so as not to miss out.

That's about it for now, except - make sure you read the below info about BLACK MAGIC SKETCH BLOG. Starts this weekend, and we can't wait.

Until next time.....

Black Magic Challenge Blog

Are you ready??? Black Magic Sketch Challenge Blog is ready to go LIVE !!!! Make sure you check it out this Sunday, 27/7 when the first challenge will be posted. Each fortnight a new sketch will be posted, with the very talented Creative Team inspiring everyone with some magical layouts.

The first prize is a Marvy Mega Punch - 3″ Scalloped Square. To be eligible you need to enter both challenges for the month. Easy, or what !!!!

If you haven’t seen the blog yet, make sure you do yourself a favour and go check it out. We would love to see everyone enter the challenges this weekend.