A Piece of Sky

Who stole my edge distresser??

I am feeling quite distressed ... as I am in the middle of doing a canvas, which is going really well, right in the creative zone, everything going just fine ... but now I need my edge distresser and I CAN'T FIND IT ANYWHERE!! 

I have considered jumping in the car and popping over to the shop to get one, I know we have some ... but honestly, it is 9.30 and I can't be bothered doing such crazy things!!  I have had two 1am bedtimes in a row, and I think tonight I need to make it an early one to catch up on some zzz's.  So if I could find my edge distresser, I could finish what I was doing and be in bed very soon.

But I can't ... so moving on, I'll update my blog instead.

Here is my latest layout:

This is my littlest girl, Olivia, just taking it all in at Lake Monger.  She loves the outdoors.  Actually I haven't done the journalling on this one yet, but you get the general idea.

This one is done using the latest Challenge Pack from Scraptivate ...

When I first completed this layout I really liked it ... but now I am not sure about it.  I don't know, I have somewhat of a lack of confidence when it comes to my scrapping abilities. 

And I have a tooth ache.  Actually I have had a tooth ache for a couple of months, but I just take panadol and then get on with it.  I have a PHOBIA (yes, in captial letters) of the dentist.  I can only go to the dentist if I am on the brink of dying from the pain.  The last time I went to the dentist, I had had tooth ache issues for months.  Eventually it got so bad, that even taking panadol and nurofen at the same time wasn't working.  So off I went and they pulled out my wisdom tooth.  I only have one wisdom tooth left, and I think that is the culprit for the current problem.  But I don't think it is bad enough yet to go.  Well maybe, the panadol I took tonight didn't work.  And we are out of nurofen.

Honestly, I would rather have surgery than visit the dentist.  I am getting stressed just thinking about it.

So to change the subject ...

I still can't find my edge distresser. 

xx

Grateful

While reading Kelsey's blog today I came accross a link to this blog and consequently spent a substantial amount of time reading about the life of this amazing woman, and her son.  I won't delve into the details here, if you would like to have a read, start at her post from December 19th 2006.

This blog has put some things into perspective for me.  For one, I will be careful not to complain so much about the often constant crying I find myself having to listen to everyday from my youngest daughter, Olivia.  Because I am just grateful to have her, and her sister, in my life.  And I am grateful to have my own health.

How blessed am I.  I have a husband who loves me even thought there have been times I have given him every reason not to.  I have two healthy, beautiful little girls.  I have a roof over my head.  Lots of REALLY good friends. And the job I always dreamed of having.

Beware.  If you do visit this blog, you will absolutely need a box (or two) of Kleenex (i like to use the Aloe Vera ones ...)

A couple of things to share ...

How cool is this photo?  My Dad took it while he was staying with us.  It is our favourite tree down at our park, that allows my girls to play on the playground in just the right amount of shade.  I call it "our" park - it is actually Lake Gwelup, but it just at the bottom of our street, about a 1min walk from our house, and since we visit it almost every day, it kind of feels like ours!!

And an update on Lucy:

Yes, you are quite right.  She is VERY cute.  She is 13 weeks now and very much a part of our family.  But there is a problem ... she doesn't get the whole toilet thing.  Not sure where I am going wrong with the toilet training.  But she doesn't get it.  Put her outside, she holds it in, bring her inside she goes straight away. 

I need the Dog Whisperer!!!

We had the ATC class tonight at the shop - Kelsey taught the technique of dry embossing on foil tape.  Great technique - quite easy but very effective.  Here is my effort ...

All you need is foil tape, a stylus and a mouse pad, stazon and black paint.  (All available at Scraptivate).  You simply stamp onto the foil using stazon, and go over the lines with a stylus.  Then cover in black paint, and wipe off the excess.  I definitely want to play more with this technique, love the effect!

I finished a layout today, but took it in to work and forgot to scan it first.  Silly me.  Will be going into work tommorrow so will get a photo or scan.

Goodnight xxxx

I'm back!!

Ok, so I know it has been too long since I have updated my blog.  But here is the thing.  I haven't had time ... I had my Dad staying for a couple of weeks over Easter, which was wonderful as we don't get to see each other that much.  But of course that meant I didn't get as much work and scrapping done.  The last week I have been catching up on a bit of work, and finally last night I SCRAPPED!!  Yay !!!!! 

So the lovely Audrey and I had a scrap session last night and here is some of what I produced:

This is a card for a friend of mine who just had a baby girl ... Georgette.

Also started a layout using the products in the new challenge pack for May to display in the shop ... but haven't finished it yet.

I know it doesn't look like I have done much but this layout I am working on is taking ages!!

Stay safe and happy everyone!!

xxx