I've changed to 8.5 x 11 pocket pages scrapping for my 2014 album, with a few full page layouts thrown in when I feel the urge. My studies have kept me occupied for most of the year, so now I'm catching up on my 2014 layouts over the Christmas/New Years holidays. Taste of Sydney is … Continue reading Taste of Sydney – 2014
Category: Scrapbooking
Teenage Dreams
The journalling reads: As a teenager I wanted to maximize my sleeping time, but also not be late for work and school so this 'alarm clock' was devised. Each night before I went to bed I'd set the clock to the time I needed to be up, and then I'd sleep like a baby (or … Continue reading Teenage Dreams
No Electric Blanket For Me
This year I'm doing Stacey Julian's Inspired Scrapbooking class at Big Picture Classes and the theme for January is seasons. My favourite season is Winter, lots of cosy moments without a lot of being hot and sweaty. The journalling reads: I grew up in a household that didn't use electric blankets, so I've never thought … Continue reading No Electric Blanket For Me
Silly Walks
All through my childhood my parents shared a lot of English comedy with my brother and me. I have very fond memories of us all laughing ourselves silly at Fawlty Towers (Mum's favourite anagram was Farty Towels!). When my brother was old enough he became a devoted fan of Monty Python and the Life of … Continue reading Silly Walks
Surprise Party
Back in 2009 my Dad's 60th birthday was approaching and I wanted to do something special to mark the milestone. There were so many 'famous' stories in my family about the fantastic times he had with all types of friends - school, work, family, card nights, football and the rest - that I thought it … Continue reading Surprise Party