Life is doing my head in ..... lol

OK .... so not the most eloquent of blog post titles, but at the moment life is driving me to insanity.  After 9 months, we have finally sold our house (horay!!!!) and of course Murphy's Law has kicked in with the date of settlement - it couldn't have come at a worse time.  I have major designing to do for CHA, as from today two little rugrats to cater for, plus packing to move, plus trying to find a temporary home, and making decisions about whether to buy or build.  Nothing Major.  Agggggggghhhhhhhhh!!!!!!

So as you can imagine, I don't know whether I'm Arthur or Martha, what day it is and on top of that there is a rumour that Christmas is fast approaching.  At our house.  Again.  Don't get me wrong, I am totally thankful for the selling of the house, it is a major worry eliminated, but unfortunately it has just been replaced by other stresses...... hmmmmmm and Im trying to maintain dietary discipline as well.  OK somethings gotta give.  And because it can't be my eating habits, I decided my insanity was up for grabs.  So please forgive me if I am ranting and raving ...... I should return to normal sometime next year ...... lol .......

Amoung that craziness, I did manage to take some photos of my sweet friend Molly's new little baby, Taylor Grace.  She is just beautiful.  It was so lovely to hold a newborn again, only 4 weeks old, so fresh and new.  I only had about an hour to get these shots in between sleeping, crying and other distractions (yes, you Miss Madi) but .... I really loved how these turned out.

How cute is this ... I was lucky to get this shot, because she woke up about 5 mins later demanding Mum !!!!

 

Beautiful Miss Georgia with her new baby sister.....

A personal fav. of mine, I just love the joy in this photo, it makes my heart sing...

and the darling little Taylor .... isn't she just divine ?

So .... scrappy stuff.

This was the layout I created for December BAP over at Prima.  I love these papers that were released quite a while ago, and seized the opportunity to use them again.... as well as Ingvild's beautiful resin. (I just can't get enough !!!!!).

I was also thrilled to have this layout featured over at 2 peas last week.  Icing on the cake .... lol.

This second layout is in the January Edition of Creating Keepsakes, a commission on how to use stickers !!! There are three examples, bling on stickers (round floral sticker, embossing on stickers (border underneath photo) and using stickers in a banner. I used alot of beautiful Melissa Frances (another sigh!!!) which i adore, her white resin is to die for. Anyhow this layout is how despite everything, the highs, lows, tantrums and laughter, somehow we still love each other after 15 years of marriage. Mark really is such a beautiful blessing in my life. 

Thanks so much for coming and visiting and listening to my crazy life atm.

Steph xo

 

Comments

[Randy Robinson]

Now that your house is out of the way, you can definitely concentrate on your family more! Let's hope this serves as the start of an easier life. Try to pace yourself, and you'll see!

[christiane]

so great to have a look at your amazing work, steph!!
happy new year to you and your beloved ones!!

[ana roat]

I just came across your blog. Your work is beautiful. I have a new grandbaby and I am so excited to us a bit of your awesome inspiration to document her precious little life. Congratulations on the sale of your home and best wishes for a wonderful new year.

Merry Christmas from our home to yours!

[Anupama Choudary]

I think it was on your blog that I came across the 'KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON' sign. I keep repeating it like a mantra in times of crises.....with a twist sometimes like 'Keep Calm and Eat Chocolate' / 'Keep Calm and Make Coffee' / 'Keep Calm and Scrap'........And it works! LOL....What I want to say is that - You are such an inspiration! Having read thru' all the posts on your blog one whole night, I know that you are a survivor and your creativity shines. So 'KEEP CALM & CREATE'.
Hugs from India.

[Louise Williams]

sigh... gorgeous layouts and photos (no surprise there) and i just saw the gobsmacking one on the Prima blog too... seriously all that stress and you're scrapping like that? *sigh*... lol...

[carla]

Hey dear friend wowzers absolutely sooo stunning page!!!and adore your pictures so sweet

Thank you for your inspiration
I wish you a happy and joy-ful christmas !!

hugs carla

[Larissa Albernaz]

Dear Steph,
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Wonderful 2012 - hope this moving went well!
Thanks for all the inspiration I found here in 2011 - you have the most beautiful designs and pics!!!
xo
Larissa

[Patty O'Malley]

Congratulations on the sale of your house! I know there's a lot going on now but it will eventually fall into place. Your layouts are just oh so beautiful! I love taking in all the details. I'll have to get a copy of January's Creating Keepsakes.

[Romy]

I'm so glad to hear you sold your house! That must have been such a big relief! But I can imagine these new sources of stress are a bit of a bummer the days before Christmas. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you everything will get back to some kind of normal soon!
At least one thing hasn't changed: your layouts are still absolutely, totally gorgeous!!;) You always do such gorgeous feminine layouts. Pretty touches of bling, romantic details and beautiful soft colours.... I so admire your style! Plus your photos are sooo precious!

[lisa]

Every bit of it is gorgeous! Those photos are stunning! I would love to scrap that baby. Especially in the suitcase. :)
Good luck with your move. What a time of year to be moving. You seem like an exceptional woman and I am sure although you are feeling stressed you will fly through it all with us envying you!
Good luck! xo

[Maria Therese]

So beautiful layouts ♥♥

[Lisabarrie]

Congrats on the feature so well deserved such a beautiful design. Congrats on selling the house moving is not easy especially with little girls. Are you coming to Cha this year? Thanks for all the inspiration! Lisa

[lizzyc]

Greetings... oh you do have a lot on your plate at the moment so you are entitles to have bit of a meltdown here and there... i hope it all works out for you.... the photos are adorable.. really precious... and the layouts are exquisite.. your work is always so soft and luscious.. really beautiful... take care of yourself.. and i hate to break it to you..... i think christmas IS coming.. in just over a week time.....EEEKKSS!!!!

[Rox]

Love the photo of Georgia and Taylor and the beautifully family photo too

[Kelly Rodgers]

Gorgeous layouts Steph. And those pics of that precious new bubba are just beautiful.
Sorry it's so chaotic for you at the moment - hope it settles down soon.
Hope you have a Merry Christmas with your beautiful family Steph.
Much love,
Kelly xxx