Such a visual feast

WARNING: THIS POST IS HEAVY ON THE EYE CANDY.
So many things on my list to do today, that I thought the first thing I would do is just check on the new Prima ranges, ok so that was an hour or so ago now but I have found all of this stuff!




These are my all time favourites I think, any way Scrapbooking Australia has pre ordered them so they will hit the cyber shelves soon :)


Then I popped on over to Fancy Pants
isnt this a delish color combo?


This is new from Jenni Bowlin
a cute little chalk board easel :)

But I wasn't just looking at scrapbooking, oh no I can get sidetracked by other things as well, such as day dreaming that my desk will one day look like this....

Guess it won't ever look like this if I do not go and tick a few things off my list hey ;0)
hugs
L

Recharge

Recharge, Relax and RRRRR restful? Ok so I could not come up with another R word, I probably will at two am, but right now I cant. So let me just tell you what it is that I am talking about....

Scrapbooking Australia Retreat is in about 6 weeks time, there are still some places left. An array of amazing classes and fun awaits you.

2012 Retreat February 

Friday17 to Monday 20

Join us for an experience you will remember in a wonderful place called Winbourne. We love holding our retreats here in the peaceful semi-rural atmosphere that is just 15km from Penrith and we know that you will love this retreat too.

Bring along your projects for some uninterrupted 'me' time. This retreat goes back to basics, you pay for the nights you want to stay. Your meals and accommodation and scrap area are all provided for you.

There will be the Scrapbooking Australia shop on hand for those last minute purchases. And classes for those who wish to do them - classes will be held in a separate area so as not to disturb scrappers who wish to continue on their own.

Accommodation is in a modern eight bedroom Cottage.  Each bedroom has two single beds, heater, ceiling fan, bed and desk lamps and own en-suite.  Each Cottage has a room to suit the needs of a disabled person.  Linen is supplied.

 A room to scrap in that can hold up to 30 people and is Air conditioned, Handy to pleasant outdoor areas. The room has a kitchen attached with Microwave, tea/coffee facilities, refrigerator, crockery, cutlery. And there is disabled access and toilet facility within.

The Retreat is fully catered, including morning and afternoon teas and a hot breakfast on Sunday morning. All you need to bring with you are your drinks!

Classes are an optional extra and not included in your price - BUT! if you are staying overnight then you will be eligible for discounts on the classes you want to attend.

Retreat options:

It is $130 per night twin share.

If you stay for the three nights, Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday night your rate drops to a flat rate of $370 for all three nights PLUS you receive your discounts on classes. 

This is 3 nights, 4 days fully catered with accommodation for only $370

Friday Check in is from 12 noon and Check out is by 4pm Monday.

Coming just for one day for classes, we can arrange lunch for you at an additional cost of $20

Spaces are limited so bookings are essential for both accommodation and classes.

Your place will be confirmed when payment has been received, for overnight stay  a non refundable deposit of $100  is required on booking to secure your place. For classes the full cost is required to secure your place.

To book :

Email: leanne@scrapbookingaustralia.com

Phone: 0413 960 600

Fax: (02)9837 0000

Three glorious nights, four days of time just for you! Don't let this opportunity get away :)

 Hugs
L

Getting harder each year

The family Christmas shoot seems to get harder each year, with trying to work within every ones schedules and then allow for hic ups along the way.

So on Friday I had everyone together to try and do a photo shoot, I did manage to get one really good one that I am not sharing here. But these is one of my favourites, not what I had planned but so very my family :)

This one was taken while they were still getting ready and so not everyone is in it.

So not what I planned or wanted for my album, but really a perfect snap shot of just how it is in this house hold right now.

hugs

L

Christmas tree oh Christmas tree

Funny weather here in Sydney this year, cold and rainy. As we usually swelter at Christmas it sort of makes you think it is not Christmas at all. Our tree is up and Christmas cards are being made so obviously it is getting to be that time of year :)

Last night I grabbed my camera and started mucking around with the settings to see what effects I could get of the tree. Not sure what I was after actually, just wanted to see what I could get. The Christmas lights were on

 I think I like this one the best, sort of moody...

but I do love the detail in this one, and the light shinning through the branches.....

so today was just a ramble about taking photos actually lol
If you are looking for Christmas ideas check out Scrapbooking Australia blog
hugs
L

new beginings

"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible;
and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
~St. Francis of Assisi~

So I have been doing what is necessary and when talking of bringing a new site to life that is quite a lot.

Some of the things that I thought I would not be able to do have been made possible and so now I am almost onto the impossible.

Still working on the new site, classes are still happening and the impossible is almost a reality!

“The secret to a rich life is to have more beginnings than endings.”
~David Weinbaum~

Fingers crossed that the end of the week will herald that new beginning! 

Hugs

L

what do you see?

When you look at a blank canvas, what do you see?

White space?

emptiness?

 How about possibilities? 

That's what I see Possibilities, endless possibilities.

Things around here have been very stressy the last few days (insert weeks and even months and you get the idea) so I decided to do something that I have not done in ages. Forget about everyone and everything and grab some paints and a canvas and just paint.

I think it has been a year or more since I made time to paint a canvas. something just for me.

The thing I love about acrylics is that if it doesn't work, if you don't like it, then you just paint over it.

I thought I would make it easier and instead of carting out my paint carrier with all the paints I just selected a few, add in a couple of brushes, nothing little as I just wanted to get colour onto canvas.

 Last year I took a photo and I had always thought that it would make a good painting. But today wasn't about copying something. Today was about the paint and the canvas. So I used the photo as my jumping off place so I had a fair idea of what colours I wanted. But being stressed makes me not be able to decide on things so I cut the paints down to just a few colours on my pallet.

I thought I would see how these couple of colours worked on the canvas. So I started to paint and after half an hour I had blocked in the shape and some of the colours.

 On a roll I just kept painting and painting and painting. I had forgotten how good it feels just to paint, not for anyone else just for me.

 I love when a canvas starts to 'talk' to me. I don't know how else to put it, its like the canvas starts to tell me when I need more colour or more movement etc. after an hour my arm was hurting and the colour choice had been added to. But I had only used this one brush

 Next thing I knew out came Sam and he joined in, grabbing a small canvas and painting away beside me :)

 The stress is gone and the paint is flowing

 Notice that Sam has a paint brush in his mouth? both his sister and I do that, we usually have multiple paintbrushes in our mouths stuck through our hair etc lol it must be a genetic thing

 no where near completed but definitely on the right track

 Sam and McGee both seem quite calm and I don't feel so stressed any more. 

My to do list is still there and the issues have not disappeared but for a few blissful hours I forgot about it all.

 Not worried if anyone else likes it or not My goal now is to make time to finish it.

I decided to share these as a reminder to myself and maybe to you, that we all need time to just be. Just to be for ourselves, not for our loved ones or for our friends, relatives or customers but just BE for ourselves.

I hope you all had a great weekend

Hugs

L
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Christmas Card Class

Who is feeling a bit overwhelmed at the thought that Christmas is less than two months away?
 Peta has decided to help you out with a fantastic card class on Thursday 17 November.

If you love the look of vintage and want some grown up Christmas cards to start off the silly season .....then join in the fun of this class using Simple Stories 25 Days of Christmas range. We will be embossing and distressing 7 lovely cards that have a look of yesteryear.

Simple Stories Christmas Card Class with Peta

 Limited places for this class still available. Class cost is $15 materials extra. Call LeAnne to book your place 0413 960 600.


Hugs
L