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New FK, SEI Rocks and Tagged by Ms. Wild.

Well the new FK is out and once again a fantastic issue.  The Elite Team had the project of creating a layout with a unique background.  This is my contribution.  Unfortunately in the magazine the colour looks really dull, I was so disappointed because I really love this layout. I was blown away by Amelia’s stitching in her layout though, OMG its all hand stitched.  That girl has talent.  Also have to quickly mention Kate Mason.  Her work is amazing to say the least, and this issue highlights Kate’s amazing artistry in this industry.

Thank you so much to the response that I had for a online class.  Wow guys thank you so much.  (I can’t stop saying it).  I have decided to go ahead and do a class now, and I promise I will try and make the layout as gorgeous as I can. Actually I’m in love with the New SEI range, so it will probably use those papers and black and white polka dot somewhere of course!!!  I have heeps of deadlines at the moment, but I will let you know via my blog and email when the class goes ahead.  Probably be round about October.  For now I will leave you a sneak peak of these gorgeous papers that I want to  use.

Update on Creative Edge.  You should see the teacher line up. OMG......  Drumroll Please…… Maxine H , Sam Dorn, Kate Mason, ????? & me.  (????? is a scrap teacher that is awesome and cutting edge.  I can't announce her now, but she def. has the WOW factor).  Kinda feel tacked onto an incredible line of talent.  This is going to be a NOT TO BE missed conference.  I will give you more details as they emerge.

OK.  Time for a Tag.  I have been tagged by the incredibally talented Miss Donna Wild.

1. How old are you?
39 – Yikes – Who wants to come to my 40th???

2. How many kids do you have if any?
1 girls; Emma – 3.  We are praying for another one soon.

3. Are you married, single, divorced, widow? Married to Mark for 9 years.

4. What is your occupation?
Mum, working PT at David Jones, & PT Interior Decorating & Colour Consulting.  Also teach Scrapbooking.

5. What are your passions?
Scrapbooking, Dance, Drama, Arts, Colour, My Faith & My Family.

6. Are you a dreamer or a dream seeker?  Most definitely both.  Dreaming about what could be is a part of my psyche.  Making it happen is innate to my personality.  I believe that dreaming gives the soul purpose and life meaning.

7. Are you happy with the way you life has turned out?
Looking back in retrospect I never realized how good God has been to me.  Sure there have been moments of despair and questioning, but I am blessed with a husband that loves me deeply and a little girl who is everything I dreamed she would be.  I have a art which I adore and find fulfillment, and I laugh every day.  Apart from a little more money (lol) I am truly blessed.

8. Are you a scrapper and if so how many hours a week do you scrap?  I am an on/off scrapper.  Im an extremist.  I would love to say I scrap every day but I don’t.  I am either intensely into a project or not.  I have a week of intensity (kinda a 24/7 week) and maybe a week off.  With my creativity I need time out so I can come back refreshed, full of inspiration and creativity.

9. What do you want to do before you die? Immediate thought:  Go back to Disneyland!  There is nothing like becoming a child again. I rediscovered myself.  A little deeper:   I want to make something count and leave my mark somewhere. Doesn’t matter how tiny but if I can effect someone else’s life for pure good and effect change its all been worth it.

10. What is your favorite food?
Without doubt chocolate. OMG.  Who needs sex!

11. What is the food you hate the most?
Cassarole, Sweet Corn. How can people eat this stuff??

12. What is the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you?
Too many to even mention.

13. What is the happiest day of your life thus far?
Happiest – can’t choose their have been so many amazingly happy days I can’t single one out. Being a mum is probably the one, I am so in Love with Emma.

14. Are you a neat freak? Or a dirty house cleaner?
Oh God I wish I could be neat all the time.  Once again I am an extremist.  Either the house is insanely spotless (don’t sit down at the couch, other wise you can live somewhere else - kinda attitude) or the house looks like a cyclone went through it, followed by a demolition derby followed by a Bikie convention.

Ok, now to tag three gorgeous girls:  Well has to be:  Shirls, Katja & Kathy Pitt.

Oh bye the way Im on Broadband now.....the difference is unbelievable.......

There is a quote on Sam Dorn's Blog which I just have to share.
Each day comes bearing its own gift....untie the ribbons.

How gorgeous is that......

Steph xx

Bye Bye Melbourne ISC....

Hey Guys....

Well by now you have probably heard.... Melbourne ISC has been cancelled.

It's taken me a week to write this post - sob sob - there are so many of you out their I would have love to have met...but alas....not this time.

Thank you so much to all the girls who emailed me, with their warm wishes...I WILL MEET YOU...some day....the land of blogging is wonderful but their is nothing like a physical hug and beautiful smile.

*****EXCITING NEWSFLASH******

Still on the track of teaching....I will be teaching at a exciting new annual conference in Adelaide called CREATIVE EDGE and wow let me tell you it is going to be AWESOME. It will held from January 19-21 and we are still confirming some awesome tutors from all around Australia, and planning special surprises for the weekend. Can't wait to teach. As soon as everything is confirmed I will be placing more information on my blog.....Stayed Tuned.

Also Im thinking about having some online classes teaching some off my stuff - what do you think? Is their anyone that would be interested doing a class with me?? Yikes - Their are some awesome teachers out their, so just checking the waters.....

Here's a photo of the guys from Scrapbook Station that was taken during their 2nd Birthday Sale.L, Karen, Molly, Janine, Steph & Lydell. Aren't we a happy bunch of campers....all this time together and this is the first photo that we have had taken...unbelievable!!!!!!

Have a wonderful week chickies...
Steph xx

So the hourglass turns....so our days of our lives......

I promised I would post these layouts from eons ago...but so much has happened since then. They are all for Scrapbook Stations Design Team....

Emma is really well at the moment and absolutely loving Child Care. She has... or I might say "had" a little boyfriend by the name of Cody....Sooooooo cute. They were always holding hands (even when they are getting their nappy changed (how cute)...but alas - there has been Trouble in Paradise..... the other day I had the shocking news from Sharon at Child Care, that Em and Cody had had words. Well.... actually it was Emma who had words.... (gee theres a surprise). Little Cody had pushed Em off the bike that he suddenly decided - he wanted to ride (absolutely shocking) and Emma replied by putting her hand out in the vicinity of his face and yelling "NO CODY...THAT'S A NAUGHTY THING TO DO" and consequently stormed off...... Just when you thought this episode of the Bold and the Beautiful had ended....she reportedly told Cody to "GET OVER IT"..... OMG at "3". How the hell did she pick up such an attitude?? My girl aint gonna let any boy push her around - no sireeee....... This so cracked me up when Sharon told me last week. Aren't kids just priceless......

The photo of Em and Bella was taken by Donna ages ago and I have been busting to scrap it. No little Bella doesn't have something wrong with her eye, it was the way the layout was scanned (sorry Bella) and she is the most gorgeous girl. I love using big prints and here Urban Lily was no expection. Its wonderful for a layout to come together so quickly and using the Urban Lily paper was perfect for this. The last layout of Em and Grandpa was one of the first photos that I took with Penelope...... I love the colour story in this layout...masculine yet not typical red and blue....yikes Im so over that colour story.

We also have a new addition at home....A new Printer (YEH WOOHOOO ) For so long now I have had to ask the beautiful Molly to scan layous for me because my Epson chucked a fit and refused to work. Finally I got the money together for a new Printer and we are now the proud parents of a HP 1610 printer, complete with scanner, copier, printing capabilities. I can even put my flashcard in from Penelope and print photos....I repeat (YEH WOOHOOOO) Never thought I could ever get this excited about technology!!!

The Pink Locker Project is coming close to its launch...so keep you ears open for news. Amy and I are putting the finishing touches on things...and I can't wait to share with you all just what we are doing.

Peace and Love and fuzzy hugs

Steph xx

PLEASE come to Melbourne ISC!!!!

Hey Guys.....Just some IMPORTANT news about Melbourne ISC........

Kerrin has issued a statement on behalf of Pride Publishing:.....

Since Pride have made the decision to bring ISC back to Melbourne various market influences have affected the finanaical viabililty. These days you have so much to spend your money on, and many practical reasons why you budget may be decreasing, With all that in mind, and various market feedback, we are concerned that the Melbourne event may not be adequately supported to ensure that Price are able to cover our substantitla costs.

Do you want to come to Ausralia first and still the best scrapbook event?

Will you register now, and show us that your do want us to come to Melbourne and share the talents of wonderful Australian and Amercian turos in a luxurious environment??

Is so please register now....if Pride can achieve 100 registrants before close of business 11th July then we will be there with bells on. If not unfortunately we will have to postpone ISC."

PLEASE PLEASE Consider coming to Melbourne...... I would love to meet you and have you do classes with myself or one of the wonderful tutors teaching.....

ISC is so much fun and you learn so much. You will expand your knowledge as a scrapbooker and meet so many gorgeous girls, both from the blogging world and new ones sharing an all consuming passion. Go check out the website.......http://www.inspirationscrapbookconvention.com.au. If you have any questions please ask me and I will do everything I can to find the answer and get back to you ASAP.

Love and Hugs
Steph xx

How Dare You.....

Is....a new Aussie Blog challenging you to dares.....the brainchild of Sus J. (what a woman) her inspiration came from 'efferdares' and 'how much is too much' dare blogs. Sus has invited a heap of us gals to contribute to the site, and each fortnight one of the ladies in this group will come up with a dare to inspire an extension of creativity. Its a wild idea if you are feeling stale in your creativity. Go check it out, its refreshing and exciting - something different for us aussie scrappers!  This is my first contribution to the site: The Dare Was: to use a layout with the words HOW DARE YOU?.....Grovvy ha....

Just another short one this week!!!

Love Life and Live Freely Baby!
Steph xx