Some Scrapping Shares!

It's been a while since I've posted any scrapbook layouts, so here's a couple I've done recently.

Just Be using Litabells Designs - Where I Stand

Priceless using Nikki Epperson - Lil Britches

So Happy using Simply Happy by Nikki Epperson

I've actually made this layout into a Quick Page, and it's available on Nikki's blog.  You can go to Nikki's blog here to get the download.

Still Alive ...

Boy. It's been a while. No excuse other than life has been busy....and I guess that's the way you want it, isn't it!

Weather has turned decidedly cold, too cold for Sydney, but it's great weather to be inside and catch up on all those chores that need to be done.

So what has been happening in the last few months:

• I've had a birthday, and celebrated with some special friends
• I've been featured in Scrapbooking Memories - Portrait of a Digi Scrapper (Vol13.No7)
  
• I've had 3 more layouts published
• Aidan has been volunteering at AbbaWorld at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney
• He has also been to Bangkok to catch up with some old school friends
• Emma has started playing Netball on the weekends. She loves it, and won Player of the Week 2 weeks ago
• She's been busy with friends, playdays, sleepovers...having lots of fun!

I'm in clean-out mode, and am trying madly to clear out cupboards and wardrobes, and generally de-clutter! Both Aidan and Em are hoarders! I used to be, but 3 in the one family is just way too much! My word this year is Simplify...and I see de-cluttering as a major part of that. It's June, so I think by the end of the year I should just about have got through everything I need to.

I'll leave you with some layouts I've created with this week's new releases. Each layout is linked to the designer's product in their store.

Using Reach For the Sky by Lyndsay Riches


Using Little Mr Tough Guy by Amy Stoffel


Using Summer Afternoon by Nikki Epperson


Using Sorbet by Litabells Designs

30 Days of Blogging - Day 13, 14 & 15

Boy...I can't believe it's been 3 weeks since I've blogged, and in that time we have seen another awful natural disaster in the world! I find all this devastion quite disturbing. My heart aches for all those who have lost life, their loved ones, their homes, their work.....I just can't quite comprehend it all. Pictures like this just break my heart.



What I am sure of through, is that all these earthquakes and tsunami's are building up, and it feels like there is going to be a HUGE, MASSIVE disaster in the not too distant future! Let's hope that I am wrong.


Day 13 - so today I'm meant to talk about my goals. I've had my time of chasing big career goals and things like that. Today my goals are a lot simpler. And that in fact is my word of the 2011...SIMPLIFY! So, firstly I want my family to be healthy and happy and have lots of fun together. We pretty much are, so I hope it stays that way...LOL! I want to become fitter and thinner....but fitter first and foremost! I would like to be able to afford to send our daughter to private school. We would like to move further out of the city....so we can live a less chaotic life! And you know...that's pretty much it for now!

Day 14 - share a picture I love. There are so many, but I love this family photo that was taken when we on holiday in the UK last year. The picture was taken in March 2010, at Warwick Castle.

{image linked for credits}

Day 15 - share a bible verse! I like this verse, as I believe if everyone lived their life like this...irrespective of faith or belief, the world would be a much better place.

“Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling … ” (1 Peter 3:8)

WOW...I'm half way there, only 15 days to go on my little blogging journey. It's taken a while, but I'm getting there, and am determined to finish!

Some Scrapping Shares

Some awesome kits being released today!

Just love this wedding/engagement themed kit by Lyndsay Riches, available at Scrap Orchard.



And here's a layout I created with it.



And how gorgeous is this release Sweet Serenity from Amy Stoffel at Gotta Pixel. I love this kit, and the layout I created is very special to me.






And lastly, I created a layout from my Day 3 of blogging post about my first love. I think it's turned out great. I used Up In The Air, and Sweet Starts Photoless by Nikki Epperson at The Digi Chick.

And for something completely different...

It's been 20 degrees today, and was even cold enough for me to put a cardigan around my shoulders. What's with this weather. No wonder there is so much sickness around. Too hot one day, too cold the next....hmmmmm!

We headed out for lunch today at Macarthur. Aidan got a JB HiFi gift card for Christmas, and wanted to see if he could spend some of it. I took the chance to head off to Mum & Dad's for a visit. Nice to catch up with them.

Well today is officially the last holiday day of the Christmas period for us. Some offices will be re-opening tomorrow, and that means more traffic on the road. I've enjoyed the summer road hiatus. It has only taken a 20 minute journey to work instead of the usual 1 hour 10 minutes. And the office has been so quiet, I've managed to get more work done than I expected.

We still have another 4 weeks of school holidays though. So things won't actually get back to normal for me for a while. Emma is off to a 3 day Tennis Camp with her girlfriend on Wednesday. She's really looking forward to it.

I am already behind in my scrapping commitments, so I best go do something!

It's a New Year!

Hello, welcome 2011~! I have a great feeling that 2011 is going to be a good one. It surely can't be any worse than 2010. We had a struggling year through 2010...in many ways. But I have positive feelings about this year. It's going to be a good one. Let's hope so anyway.

And with the New Year comes a new look blog. Much simpler and cleaner. It's still a work in progress, but it's getting there.

I've decided to try a Project 52 project this year. My Project 365 last year was a complete disaster. I didn't even get past January...LOL! I think the thought of having to keep up to date with a daily picture just got away from me. A weekly project is much more manageable.

I've signed up for 52 Inspirations at OScraps, and I'm also following the Project Love, Me at Scrap Orchard. Both are different, and I'm hoping to find the combination of the two works for me.

I've learnt long ago that setting a NY resolution is not for me, as I never manage to stick with them. So as the new year begins, I thought I'd document some of my goals and aspirations for the year ahead.

• Complete my 52 week projects to the end of the year
  
• Make a concerted effort to blog more. I can't say it will be everyday, but at least weekly
  
• Learn to use Photoshop Cs5 and Illustrator (which I've had on my laptop for nearly a year now)
  
• Dabble in Digital Designing. I don't plan on selling, but would like to offer some freebies on my blog
• Buy less scrapping supplies, and use more of what I've got
• Make a healthier me - make better food choices and get up and move more
• De-clutter at home. I often feel like the 'stuff' is taking over our lives. I live with two hoarders! I used to be one myself...but three in the family is at least two too many...LOL!
• Write more!
• Not be so concerned with what others think! I often feel like I am trying to please others above myself
• Spend less time on the computer, and more quality time with the family
  
• Visit more of our beautiful city. I think they call it a stay-cation!
  

I've been reading Ali Edward's blog, and she has a wonderful post about focussing on a word to live this year by.



My significant word for 2011 is SIMPLIFY!
It's all encompassing....from the things I do, to the way I live, to how I think and feel! I can't wait to see how this word has an impact on my life this year.

I'll leave you with a photo of the fireworks on our gorgeous Sydney Harbour on New Years' Eve.

Here's to a Happy New Year.

anyone for pizza? and a sale...

Another month passes...and I think it's time for a blog makeover. That's my mission for this weekend. I'll have to go searching to see what I can find.

Just thought I'd pop in to share Lyndsay's new release, Pizza Fresca!



It's 20% off at Scrap Orchard this week, and if you're quick, you can get these quick pages for free!



I love the rich, warm colours in this new kit. Here's the layout I created.




It's Lyndsay's birthday this weekend, and she's having a sale on selected items in her store. A massive 34% off. Be sure to take a look.



And you should go and check her blog for a fantastic birthday freebie. Lyndsay's team have created a birthday brag book, and it's free for you to download. Here's a preview, but you'll need to go to her blog for the download links. While you're there, be sure to sign up for her newsletter, so you are first to know about all her goodies.




Well today is Friday 13th, Black Friday. I'm not usually superstitious, but I do follow some of the usual old wives tales such as I would never even consider walking under a ladder, and if I see a black cat I turn the other way. I just don't want to tempt fate! What about you? Do you have any superstitions you follow?

Hope you have a great weekend.
Till next time,
Di xx

the scrapping comp to end all scrapping comps...

Scrap Orchard is having an amazing competition, where you can win some incredible prizes! Just look at these!



This is a contest you don't want to miss out on. Prizes include an iPAD, iPOD Touch, Scrap Orchard Gift Certificates, and so much more!

And it's super easy to participate! Just collect points by completing the challenges. The more points you collect, the more chances you have of winning. There's no eliminations. There's no judging! Just a prize drawing! The game is already ON! ....so hop over to the Iron Scrapper forum for all the details! You know you want to!

So come and join in with me in the forum. Tell them Di (scrappy*di) sent you.

Till next time,
Di xx

it's the 15th...and that means a blog train...

Hello scrappers,
It's that time of the month again, we're off on another DSC blog train.

It's winter here in OZ, and I'm really feeling the cold this year, so what better way to warm up than to think of heading to the beach. This month's collab at DSC is called Beachy-Keen, with beautiful subtle colours, it's the perfect kit for your summery, beachy pics. The kit has 112 elements and 67 papers, and is a steal for just under $5. There's enough in there to keep you scrapping for months.




For the blog train this month, we've all created 6x4" Brag Book pages. If you collect them all, you will have a wonderful Brag Book full of memories. I've created 3 pages for you this month. Hope you like them.


Image is linked, or you can click here!


You should have arrived here from Pom's Blog
and your next stop is Mary's Blog

If you fall off the train along the way, head back to the DSC blog, where you will find all the links to your goodies.

And remember, we are located all around the world....so if you get to a stop and your goodies aren't posted, make sure you come back and check later.

And lastly, make sure you head over to the DSC forum for lots more freebies and fun challenges.
Enjoy!

Till next time,
Di xx

looking for a good deal?

Hey everyone,
It's been a while between posts again. I really must get better at posting. I have good intentions...but life somehow gets in the way.

Anyways...I just wanted to pop in and tell you about an awesome deal that Lita has in her store at Gotta Pixel.



How cool is that! And here's a couple of layouts I've created using Lita's products.

Using Make A Splash


Using Land of Nod


Using It Takes a Real Man


So be sure to go and check out her awesomeness!

Till next time,
Di xx

hello! It's blog train time again...

It's been so long since I've posted, my poor bloggie is feeling rather neglected. Life has been busy in one way or another. We've been on holiday to the UK to spend a belated Christmas with Aidan's family. Aidan has been in (and finished) another play. Emma has been busy with school and activities. And I've been, well I've been doing all the mummy and wifey things that need doing to support them....as well as scrapping when I've had the time.

Anyway. It's time for another Digital Scrap Cafe Blog Train. I've missed them....hope you have too.

This month the DSC designers have a very girly kit in the store called Girlish. It's huge, with 110 elements, 70 papers, and 4 templates....all 469MB of digital goodness for less than $5. Now that's what I call a bargain! It's perfect to scrap an album about that little princess in your life.
For the blog train, we all created QuickPages to share with you. Here's my contribution:

Image is linked, or you can click here.

Visit all the participating blogs to collect all the goodies:
You should have arrived here from Kristen's Blog at thebealefive.blogspot.com and your next stop is Pom's blog at bkkpom.blogspot.com.

If you fall off the train along the way, make sure you head back to the DSC blog to see which stops you've missed.

Remember that we are located all around the world, so if you get to a stop and your goodies aren't ready, make sure you come back and check later.

And lastly, be sure to visit the DSC forum for lots more freebies, and fun challenges with great rewards. Enjoy!

Till next time,
Di xx

and we're off on another blog train ...

I can't believe a whole month has passed since I've blogged. But here we are at the 15th again, and it's time for another DSC blog train.

This month's collab is beautiful, and I'm sure you will love all the brag book pages the girls have created for you. This month's theme is Early Spring. It's my favourite time of the year.



Here's my contribution:

The preview is linked, but you can also download here.

Your should have arrived from Debbie's blog.

Your next stop is Pom's blog.

And if you happen to fall off the train along the way, you can always pop back to the DSC forum and start your journey all over again!

Oh! And don't forget that the train is making its way right across the world, across many time zones, so if you get to a stop and your goodies aren't there, make sure you check again later!

And lastly, don't forget to leave some love if you like what you see!

Till next time,
Di xx

toot, toot, we're off on another blog train ...

It's February 15th, and we're off on another DSC Blog Train. Yippee!

The DSC team have been busy creating this month's blog train from the fabulous Feb Collab which has a lovely romantic theme. Well it is the month of Love!

We've all created brag book pages (6"x4") perfect to remember those Things That You Love! So make sure you pop by all the stations to pick up your pages.

Here's my contribution:

You can download here.

This is the last stop on the train. You should have arrived here from AV Designs blog.

And if you fall off the train along the way, here is a list of all the stops:
Pom
Debbie
Isabelle
Lisa
AV Designs
Di -------------You are HERE!


Oh. And don't forget that this train is making it's way right around the world, across many time zones, so if you get to a stop and your goodies aren't there, make sure you check again later!

And lastly, don't forget to leave some love, if you like what you see.

Till next time,
Di xx

digital scrap cafe turns 1 ...

I can't believe that DSC is turning 1. I've been CTing with the store since its infancy, and it is amazing how it has grown in that time. They have some amazing designers, and I am always challenged with my creations. Anyhow, they're having some awesome sales, challenges and fun in the store and forum. You must make sure you visit.

Firstly, there is a huge sale from Feb 3-9. 50% off storewide.

Next up there is an awesome raffle. You could win a Wacom Touch Tablet.

Here's some details of how you can win.

There is also some fun happening in the forum, and a daily freebie on the blog.

You need to go here to find out more! Make sure you tell your friends.

Till next time,
Di xx

happy australia day ...

It's Australia Day - the celebration of the day that Captain Arthur Phillip first landed at Sydney Cove back in 1788. We are heading out for a lovely pub lunch at one of my favourite pubs - The Camden Valley Inn. Whatever you are doing, I hope you have a great day.

If you're looking for some Australia Day scrapping inspiration, then head over to Pickleberry Pop. They're having some scrapping challenges, and a cow pat lotto....very original, and lots of fun....gotta love that!

Till next time,
Di xx

it's here...one love...charity collab for haiti ...

'One Love refers to the universal love and respect expressed by all people for all people, regardless of race, creed or color'.

48 hugely talented and very beautiful designers have created this amazing kit with the common purpose of raising funds for Haitian Aid Relief.

The kit has 114 papers, 356 elements, 3 alphas, 6 page templates and 1 hybrid template, and costs just US$15. Or you can buy the bundle which includes 16 12x12 quickpages for just US$20.

If you only buy one kit this year, this should be the one. The funds will go to such a good cause. You can purchase and find out more details here.

I purchased the bundle, and can't wait to start creating. I hope you'll join me!

Till next time,
Di xx

giant charity collab for Haiti ...

Just some advance notice that the digi scrapping world are putting together a charity collab kit to raise money for the survivors in Haiti.



It looks awesome, doesn't it! When I have some further info, I'll let you all know.

Till next time,
Di xx

win a new kit ....

Want to win a digi scrapping kit? Of course you do! Lita's new release is called La Tua Cantante, and she is offering you 2 chances of winning it.



I just love the colours of this kit.

Go here to DigiShopTalk, and leave a comment for your chance to win!

Till next time,
Di xx

toot, toot...we're off on another blog train...

It's nearly the 15th, and that means we're off on another Digital Scrap Cafe blog train.

The DSC team have been busy creating this month's blog train from the fabulous November Pick N Mix collection available in the store.

We've all created a 12x12 Quick Page, and there are nearly enough pages to make a complete album. So make sure you stop by all the stations in the train to pick up your pages.

Here's my contribution.

You can download here.

This is the last stop on the train, and you should have arrived at this stop from Kristy's blog.

And if you fall off the train along the way, here is the complete list of all the stops:

Grace
Asa
Claire
Chelcee
Isabelle
Debbie
Kristy
Di << you are here

Oh, and don't forget that this train is making its way right around the world, across many time zones, so if you get to a stop and your goodies aren't there...make sure you check back again later.

And lastly, remember to leave some love if you like what you see!

Till next time,
Di xx

happy idsd everyone ...

Well today is officially international Digital Scrapping Day, and there are so many sales and activities happening it is hard to keep up.

If you love using templates, my friend Litabells Designs is having 50% off at her stores Daydreamers Designworks and Digiridoo Scraps.



Most of the designers at Scrap Orchard are taking 35% off their kits, and some of the designers are having some additional special.


And Digital Scrap Cafe is having 40% off everything, a Make a Wish forum and a Treasure hunt.


If I find anymore good ones I'll be sure to let you know.

Till next time,
Di xx