i got layout of the day at inspiration lane ...

Just popped into Inspiration Lane, as I haven't been into the forum there for ages, and found out one of my recent layouts got Layout of the Day on 16Jan10.



I had so much fun making this layout from the gorgeous kit Cozy Sunday Afternoon by Inkin' Creations. The kit just called out for me to do this type of layout. It's not my norm, but I'm really happy with the result. You can pick up the kit at Inspiration Lane for the bargain price of $3.39 at the moment.

Till next time,
Di xx

goodbye 2009 ...

It's been a busy couple of weeks. We had planned a holiday to the UK to spend Christmas with Aidan's family. We haven't been back in over 4 years. But the plans all fell apart with the threatened BA cabin crew strike. We had to make a call at the last minute to postpone our trip until 2010. But as nothing was planned for Christmas here, we made the decision to travel to Hong Kong for Christmas. We had a blast, although it wasn't the peaceful Christmas we had planned. Some photos will follow.

Today we are off to my parents place by the beach on the South Coast of NSW. The relaxing break will do us all the world of good. The chance to unwind, and spend some more family time together is always good.

I've decided to do the Project 365 in 2010. It's all about taking a photo-a-day, to capture the 'details' of your life...rather than just the BIG moments. So I'm getting myself prepared. Wish me luck on the journey. I have a separate blog where I am going to document the year ahead.

So as I reflect back on 2009, we have had a fantastic year. Em has had a great year at school, culminating with being awarded the principal's Award for Continuous Outstanding Achievement on the last day of school. One child is chosen from each year, and our girl was the winner for Year 3. We were so proud of her. Aidan follwed his thespian dreams, and had 2 parts in the play Arsenic and Old Lace, performing for 3 months at the Cronulla Arts Theatre. And I have had my dream of being published come to life, with 2 layouts published in Scrapbooking Memories this year, with more to come in 2010. And above all, we are all healthy and happy! What more can you ask for!

To all our family and friends, we wish you joy and happiness throughout 2010. Here's to a wonderful year ahead.

Till next time,
Di xx

my layout was chosen for a scraplift feature ...

I had a lovely email from sarahbhb a couple of weeks ago, saying she was doing a feature on scraplifting, and asking if she could scraplift my one cool chick layout in her Tuesday Inspiration blog post over at Inspiration Lane. Of course I said yes.


And her interpretation of my layout is awesome. Make sure you pop over and take a look, here.

Till next time,
Di xxx

i'm a white with 1 winner...

I very rarely enter challenges, but I've always loved the White With 1 challenge site, and used to support it when I owned Savvy.

The July challenge was White and Purple with Circles. Now I'm not a purple person, so thought this was a real challenge for me. I immediately thought of Amy Stoffel's Simple Memories and Color Pop:Purple - and they were absolutely perfect.

Here's my winning layout




So excited.

Till next time,
Di xx

did i mention? ...

Can't remember whether I mentioned or not...but I've had 2 layouts accepted by Scrapbooking Memories Magazine. I'm over the moon. I don't usually sub, but there was a call for multiple photo layouts, and I have done quite a few recently. So I sent off some layouts...and they've picked up two. It's going to be my first time published, so is really exciting. I still have a couple of months to wait before they are in print. They are currently selling Vol11 #4, and I'll be published in Vol11 #8. Oh well...waiting, waiting, waiting!

On the scrapping front, Amy has released a new kit at Scrap Orchard called A Life So Beautiful, and I must say this is one of the most beautiful kits I have ever scrapped with.

The colours are so serene, and I had the perfect photo to go with it. I'm really happy with the result.



Till next time,
Di x

look at this ...

OK. I can share now. I've had my layout featured in the May 3rd Birthday edition of the Pagemaps newsletter. Just a tad excited, and a little squeeeeel happening here....LOL!

Here's the sketch I had to work with:


When I first saw it, I wasn't quite sure what I was going to do with it. But in the end it all came together. Featuring my gorgeous DD of course. She was about 4 in these shots....and such a cheeky monkey!



So I can say it's my first publication! Woo Hoo!

And I'm in great company. Some of the names I recognise of other Aussie girls that are also featured in the May edition are: Manon Keir, Ruth Clarke and Malinda Gardner.

Till next time,
Di xx

i got layout of the day ...

Check it out. I got layout of the day at Inspiration Lane for my 'Jump' layout.





Very excited.

Till next time,
Di xx

OMG - I don't believe it ...

I signed in to Pickleberry Pop tonight to find a PM waiting for me.
It's from one of the creative team at one of my absolute favourite digi designers - TADA. Seem they liked one of my digi designs so much, they've added it to their blog.

Here's the link:
http://tadgirls.typepad.com/tracy_ann_designs/2008/11/we-love-your-pages.html

You need to scroll down (it's the 4th layout)
It's my butterflies layout.
To say I'm a tad excited is an understatement.

Catch ya later,
Di xx