Update...

My goodness...where has almost 2 months gone??? I can not believe that I have neglected my blog so much over the last 7 weeks. I do however have an excuse...the big PC at home went in for some maintenance after we were the unfortunate victims of some very talented computer hackers. My life was turned upside down and the feeling of being so exposed to the world left me very cautious as to what I accessed on the Internet!! All is well now though thanks to my very talented BIL James who managed to fix the problem and get us back up and running.

Anyhow enough of the excuses, whats been happening???

On the scrapping front...not a lot but I do have some layouts and an OTP album that I did for a present.

Here is what I have completed. There may be some more that I have yet to scan back into the computer to share but will do that in the next week or two.

Coop - July 2009

Our Perfect Pic - July 2009

Portrait of a Painted Beauty - July 2009

The Beauty of Friendship - July 2009

Rebecca's Natural Found Talent - July 2009

Here is an OTP Album I completed for Caitlin Wilson's 8th Birthday. It was fun putting together an album for someone that appreciated it so much. Spunkalicious was so excited when she finally saw the finished project.

Front of album.

Close up front of album.

Inside page 1 & 2.

Inside page 3 & 4.

Inside page 5 & 6.

Side view of album - rather chunky!!

On the non scrapping side, things have been busy.

The kids have returned to School this morning after 2 weeks of holidays. The weather has been so cold that outside play for them proved a no go zone. We did however manage a few other activities.

I took the girls to see Disney Princesses on Ice - Princesses Wishes. It was so nice to have a girly day. We took the train into the city and walked down to Rod Laver Arena. Ellie loved the show and got so excited with Tinker Bell being the special guest...she is a huge Tinker Bell fan!! Cate and Tilly also loved the show and have asked if we can go again should the show return.
Here are two of the best pics I managed to get.

Belle - Beauty and the Beast

Final scene where all the princesses came out together with the Cinderella carriage carrying special guest Tinker Bell.

Mick had a great boys day with Kai. They went to the movies to see the new Transformers and apparently do boys things...what ever that may be!!!

The girls also went to the movies to see the new Hanna Montana movie. Apparently they loved it and are now eagerly awaiting the movie to come out on DVD.

My little mate Amy Jane spent the night in hospital after falling of her brothers scooter and breaking her arm. This kid is one tough cookie, surgery to set the arm in plaster and a night at the hospital and she just takes it all in her stride.

As you can see here, she is still full of cheek and allows me to take a pic for the record...well more for Selena to scrap and record her magical stunt ROFL!!!

Anyhow that's all I have time for to share at the moment. Need to run off and get the shopping done, get Kai organised for Kindy and try to restore some routine back into our daily life.

Until next time, take care of you and happy scrapping.

Mwah Karen M xxx

Soooo Neglected!!!

My poor blog...its been sooo neglected for the past few months, that I really need to give myself a big kick in the pants and keep it updated.

I have so much to share....everything from layouts, OTP items to whats been happening in my crazy world. But where to start is the next question.

Its a bit late (well only 2:15am) so I might leave the updating until tomorrow!!

Night all and watch this space for all that I have to share.

Mwah Karen M xxx

Month of May....madness

This month has proven to be total madness....with lots of birthday celebrations I thought I would share some pics.

I was so pleased to catch up with an old school friend for her 30th Birthday. Jodie and I go back as far as Primary School and have managed to keep in touch over the years since finishing year 12 together in 1996...OMG now I am showiing my age rofl!!!

A great night with plenty of drinking and walks down memory lane....

Birthday girl in centre.

My Cousin kay who happened to be at the pub on the night of Jodie's 30th.

My neice Rose who celebrated her 7th birthday this month.

Rose's amazing Cat birthday cake...decorated by her very talented Dad James.

A big milestone for Grace. Her 9th birthday.

My Favourite pic from Grace's 9th Birthday. She was just so happy and to catch this precious moment with her Dad just melts my heart. Grace has made amazing progress in her recovery and to see her on this day, so happy is the best present that she could have. Love you to bits Gracie Mac.

And now we are almost at the end of the month. Not a lot of scrapping to share, having major dramas with the big PC. I had the pleasure of being hacked and totally exposed to the cyber world, which has left me very dis-hearted. However in saying that I am not going to dwell on it, I will keep moving forward and should be back up and running again soon.

Until then take care of you and happy scrapping.

Mwah Karen xxx

Little update and some sharing!!

Hello all....my apologies for not updating here sooner, but every day life has been on the flat chat side of things....Mick has been away with work and having to do everything on my own has been a real handful.

So whats been happening?? Hmmm lots of nothing really, just the usual everyday routine of keeping up the kids and not a lot of scrapping {{sigh}}. My poor scrap desk has become the dumping ground for anything and everything and I really should get to finding it!!

Anyhow a little something to share with you. I have had these 4 layouts to share for a while now, but for some reason I have been flat out, although it feels like I have achieved nothing!! I have not scrapped in over a week and am starting to have withdrawals.....sad I know. But the whole "ME" time thing was put to the back burner. So here we go.....

Scrap Witch - Easter CC Layout

Scrap Witch - Easter CC Layout

Scrapbook 'n' Bits - April CC Layout

Scrapbook 'n' Bits - April CC Layout

Oh that's the other exciting news I have to share....I am off to see Billy Elliott The Musical on the 16th May. A night out with my Mum and Jim is something that I have not done in such a long time and what a better way to share a be-lated Mothers Day with my Mum!!

Until next time, take care of you and happy scrapping.

Mwah Karen xxx

A special something for a special someone...

Just wanted to share a small sneak peak of Mistra's 40th Birthday present....its not much of a sneak peak, but obviously I can not reveal the real deal until she receives it.

Anyhow here is a pic but will reveal all once its in her hands....or should I say on her wrist hehehe!!!

That's all for the moment, take care of you and until next time happy scrapping

Mwah Karen xxx

Another to share....

Easter has been and gone, school holidays are almost over and all I have to share is 1 layout.

Have spent this last week doing a lot of nothing....enjoying the peace and quiet with only 2 little ones home. Cate spent 4 days with my sister in Bendigo, while Tilly enjoyed a 3 day sleep over with her cousin Rose.

So what do I have to share....another Easter CC challenge set by Amy G. Loved this challenge, it was so much fun playing with digital effects, and I even managed to get my hands onto a copy of lightroom (thanks Jimmy).

Scrap Witch Easter CC challenge - by Amy G

Anyhow thats all for today, hoping to scrap tonight and get the last 2 challenges for the CC completed.

Until next time, take care and happy scrapping.

Mwah Karen xxx

Scrap Witch CC 2 layouts down...4 to go

With the absence of Jill from Scrap Witch, the girls were all crying out for some challenges. The amazing Heather put forward a post about running our own week long Easter CC. With quite a number of ladies up for the challenge we now have 7 challenges to complete.

Here is 2 of the 7 challenges complete...however I will only complete 6 as I have set a challenge for the girls. I suppose I could complete the challenge myself, but scrap lifting one of my own layouts.....nah rofl!!!

Anyhow here are the first 2 layouts:

Pose - Ange's Pizza Challenge

Royal Air - Kerri's Horse Name Challenge

Well I best get back to the desk and keep creating while the "mojo" is still running.

Until next time, Take care and happy scrapping.

Mwah Karen xxx