Mum finally turned the corner and started recovering just this past monday. She spent 6 nights in Timaru Hospital and one here, and I think the turning point may have been getting back to her own bed in her own home for some much needed peace and quiet. Sounds like it was a particularly severe pneumonia (have I spelt that right) but finally she is starting to feel better. She even walked to the letterbox herself yesterday, but still wont be able to make it as far as her neighbours tonight for “wines at 5″ or whatever it is they do on friday nights! Shame I had to cancel last weekends Oamaru Crop but stress levels were all over the place!

Along with Diane I have been enrolled in Nic Howards Colour or is it colour? class at Big Picture Scrapbooking. Great to have so much direction for my scrapping for the 6 week course, although doesnt look like it is going to use any newly arrived stock anytime soon!
Last night I finally got started on RED and this is my result


Although it looks nothing like Nic’s final layout it is actually sort of based on hers (really it is, you just have to use your imagination). Isnt it the cutest photo? and finally I have used my beautiful big Prima heart stamp.
Life has been just too busy to do Orange and Yellow from stratch but heres a yellow I already had done that works exactly with everything Nic talks about.

In the shop, Kaiser Little Toot, Blae and Ivy, and Chapter One have arrived and filled up all the new paper racks that I recently purchased so paper ranges in stock have more than doubled in the last few months. I hope you are liking the new variety and colour. I am flat out planning lots of stock and challenge details for Raincliff. Most of the deposits are now in for camp and no cancellations yet sorry for those on the waitinglist.

Have to type fast as Duffy books in homes assembly at school in just a few minutes and Jacqui Dean (MP) is coming to present the books. Kids are all in costume of their fav book characters so its great fun to see them.

HOPE TO SEE LOTS OF YOU AT
HIGHFIELD SCHOOL HALL SATURDAY 30TH JULY (last sat of school Hols)
9.30am – 6pm
REMEMBER THIS IS THE LAST CROP UNTIL RAINCLIFF WEEKEND so please join us, there is no longer any worries about tables at this venue so the more the merrier.

Remember to email me as soon as you know you will be able to attend.

Better fly, 4 minutes to get to school.

Happy Scrapping

Tania

After a very busy winter with crops and camps and classes all over the place, this weekend is all free. No public holidays! No gym competitions! not sure about the weather forcast! but all things going well I get to see my wee girl playing netball for the 1st time! (my first, not her first!!!) I am very excited about it, although she probably doesnt care two hoots ….
We have been a very busy little family with crops in Oamaru, Dunedin and Timaru on consecutive saturdays. All went well and lots of new faces and introductions. Husband is very happy with the change of venue in Timaru so we have booked the Highfield hall for next time (30th July). Unfortunately Weston Hall is not available for next weekend (9th July) so its back to Eveline we go.

I take this moment to thank you all for the wonderful support you have given me over the winter months, its been great. Things might change a bit over the spring/summer as family life takes over here in Waimate so watch this space – it might be your turn to have a road trip!.
Also, all your good wishes towards my Mum and her recovery have been very cherished. Unfortunately she has been terribly sick this past week, so bad one night that she thought she better write me a note regarding where to spread her ashes! I was round there first thing the next morning and straight on the phone to the doctor and she perked right up knowing help was on its way. There are some horrible bugs going around at the moment so I hope you all stay clear of them.

On the scrapping front, stock levels are getting low so time to start ordering again. If there is anything you would like to suggest, by all means do so. I am having fun playing with my new Cricut (well not so new actually) and managed to do most of a page on it the other night! see here…


It was nice to do a more 2D page again, and I am loving the boldness of these Echo Park Spots and Stripes papers. I did the trees, ovals and font on the cricut. Sorry about the glare off the photo but it shows the glossy accents and dimensional magic off! the final result of these 2 products is very similar but they handle very differently. Having always used Dimensional Magic, Becks told me she glues her flowers on with Glossy Accents. So I tried it and it was brilliant, no more flowers falling off their glue dots. It is much thicker than DM so is also great to use on those tricky little bits of lettering, however doesnt spread as far so DM is still great on larger spaces (like my tree trunks)

Deposits are rolling in for Raincliff, menu is 90% decided on. Kit/page challenge is in the design stages so its full steam ahead. Must ask the cooks soon if they will come back!
Looking forward to Oamaru NEXT weekend all rejuvinated after this weekend off (be my luck I’ll come down with whatever Mum had!)
So as always, let me know ASAP if you are coming to the last crops of the winter and
Happy Scrapping

Tania

After we unpacked the shop on Sunday, hubby took the black rubbish sack away for me in his work truck. Well somehow it burst. Tiny little pieces of cut paper everywhere. I think there was a fair bit of bad language flying around too! Poor Hubby, he must wonder how he got himself into this.
Anyway Oamaru crop at Weston Hall was a hit. We even had extras join us and shoppers visit. Weston Hall is a great venue and probably worth the extra pennies. What a pity it isn’t available next time! Page of the day was won by Kylie (again!) SO A BIG THANKS TO THE OAMARU LADIES FOR YOUR GROWING SUPPORT. And of course the T Bros chicken burgers!

We are off to Dunedin this weekend so looking forward to meeting some more of you out there in email land! BUT a bit worried about some dreams I had last night though.
“the time was 7.10pm on a friday night and the trailer wasnt even packed for a 7.30pm crop (who knows where) Husband and brother were absolutely no help as they had just had babies that afternoon????? THEN I realised I had booked a crop in another city for the next day!”
managed to wake myself up at that point. Anybody care to analyse that? I know my husband is desperate for the 3rd child but didnt think he would resort to having it himself! Arent dreams weird?
Also in Dunedin (on Sat night) we are having a huge birthday dinner at restaurant for my soon to be 15yr old nephew (who is about 6ft tall) seems like yesterday he was such a beautiful blonde toddler. Our kids are so excited but probably dont realise there wont be balloons or pass the parcel. Here are the cards/posters they have made him.


Charlie has even sacrificed one of his precious “beados” creations to use on the front of his


Arent kids just the cutest!

Here is my latest entry into the Dusty Attic monthly challenge


Papers used were from the Teressa Collins Off the Edge range and of course Dusty Attic for the bracket frame and banners. I like the result in terms of colours and products but ovals are not my thing (should have used a bit more artistic liscense and deviated away from them)

Martha Stewart Garden Gate deep edger punches finally arrived this week! Arent they gorgeous.

Also the delicate Kaiser Pink Gelato range. So delicate that internet images are too faint, you will have to come see it at the next crop!
Also in Kaiser I now have the Chanteuse paper pads (6 1/2 x 6 1/2) which all you card makers out there would enjoy.

Next crop is Timaru Sat 25 June and we are back to the Highfield school Hall for a change (better access, heating and beautiful kitchen)
Caretaker has assured me that he can rustle up a few more tables but if you are able to bring one please let me know.

Thats all for now, time to go and pack for Dunedin crop. Will have to have a good think about what to take as the venue is upstairs and once again Hubby not too happy!

Tania

Thanks to all who contributed to last weekends “Pink Ribbon” crop day in Timaru. We had a good turnout and everyone looked lovely in their varying shades of pink.
Sorry there are no photos – must get new batteries for camera, even though they were just charged they are absolutely had it and didnt even have enough power to turn the camera on!!
Anyway, as I processed the payment to NZBCF on Monday I had a funny feeling, it seemed like such a grown up thing to do! dont get me wrong I donate to plenty of charities when they come a knocking on the door and Waimate clubs would not survive with out the friday raffles in the main st. We’ve sponsored kids overseas and guide dog puppies here in NZ for 8 years. But this was different. Maybe it was because of Mum, I’m not sure. Speaking of Mum, shes doing great! thanks for all your kind wishes.

On the scrapbooking front, had a bit of a rest this week as last week was just a tad stressfull. Had heaps of laughs last night with the thursday night girls. Realised Rebecca is like a whole generation younger than me, she doesnt even know what Jazzercise is!!!!! lots of laughter and lots of creating (again no photos!) Already almost completed my Dusty attic challenge for June and if you were thinking of doing the same I still have sets of the Bracket Frames available. The other ladies were scrapping up a storm and I am going to blatantly copy one layout shortly so will post it here when I get batteries for that darn camera.
Kaiser Pink Gelato on its way as we speak, so that makes 9 new paper collections in the last 3 weeks!

Upcoming events, nothing this weekend and would you believe it my daughter is NOT playing netball. Will I ever get to see her play?
Next weekend (11th June) Oamaru crop, and we are going country to the Weston Hall for a change. Should be a bit warmer and brighter but hopefully not torrential rain like our last trip down there.
Then the following weekend (18th June) off to Dunedin for a crop at the Arthur St Bowling Club 10am-5pm. I am really looking forward to seeing what they get up to down there. There are still spaces available for both of those crops so let me know if you are interested.

Thats all for now. Mum has joined the Waimate Town and Country Club so shes taking us all out for dinner.

Hope you have a lovely long weekend with your friends and families,

Tania