I have got a new blog

Hello,
Just a quick one to let you know thta I have set up a new blog and am going to post to that one from now on. Please go to- http://alittlebitoftam.blogspot.com/
looking forward to sharingnews etc on the new one!
take care,
Tam xo

Yep it has been ages again, there has been lots going on in my little life and I really have not had a lot of spare time or energy to put into scrapping, blooging or much else really, there is a number of issure taking up my head space and we have some challenges ahead but it's all good!!!. I guess it may be a little while before I get a chance to blog again, I thought about closing it but hey I am going to leave it here and see how things pan out, if and when I get a jolt of creativity and start creating again I will post.
Jazzy turned 8 and her party was great, she had a ball. She ordered a two tier cake and I was stoked with how it turned out!
Thanks Annette for tagging me many moons ago, one day I will complete it.

hugs to all and take care of you!
love Tam xo

More!!!!!

Hello!!! thanks for leaving comments and for your emails etc. I am enjoying being back blogging again. some of the pics are a bit small but you can click on them to enlarge them.

I am back with a few more projects to share. Above is a card I made for my niece for her birthday, I am kind of enjoying making cards lately. how cute is that little birdie. I am having lots of fun playing with my stamps to create some cool effects!!!

Above is a double birthday layout using Bo Bunny Birthday papers. This was a pretty quick and easy layout to do and the cardstock and papers matched the photos perfectly. I love these photos take 2 years ago can you believe it!!! Ethan was so excited about his cake!

Above is part of a layout using a cool scrapware chipboard flourish. I used the Kaisercraft argentella long strip rubon on the raw chipboard flourish. It was fun to do and I love the result. Photos of the whole layout are coming at a later date when I can get a good photo of it.

Jazzy was invited to one of her schoolfriends birthday party last weekend. It was a "Tea Party" and I was thinking of what I could get for Jasmine to give her and when I was working at scrapbook city the day before the party I spotted the cupcake album and thought that I could make her an album to put photos of the party into. I bought the gorgeous doodlebug glittered card stock and striped paper and then used other papers that I had in my stash. Jasmine and I made the album together, we had a girls scrapping night together . It was fun, I was happy with the finished products and apparently the birthday girl loved it to bits. totally worth it.

this was a layout for Scrapbook city using the Sharon Ann Baby safari collection. The photo is one of my favourite baby pics of Ethan.

Last weekend comprised of the scrapbooking and papercrafts convention at the convention centre. I had a great weekend and enjoyed a night out on Sunday night with the girls from scrapbook city. We lots of fun (and I had lots of wine LOL!!) I met a few other scrappers and shop owners and we had fun. We met Melissa and Allison from Kaisercraft and they are both such lovely people and for those that went to the show...... how nice are the new kaisercraft ranges tht are coming out. I think it is their best ranges yet. I got to catch up with some old friends and new ones and we worked hard on Sunday and Monday.

Anyway -I do have some more projects to photograph so will be back in the next few days to upload them

hugs to all,

talk soon

Tam xoxooxxxoooxoxoxoox

wowsers!!!!!!!

Has it really been thaat long since I posted- Wow 5 months already. So much has happened and I have hardly had any time or inclination to update. I have finally been inspired to update. First of ll I want to takl about my "word" of the year- Ali Edwards (I think) on her blog strated a word of the year thing and on a message board of one Of my favourite online forums, I posted that my word for the year is "COMPLETION" there is so many things I desperately wanted to finish off things that were unfinished, things I procrastinate about and things for one reason or another I have neglected. I am really proud of my achievement of this so far. I have lots of projects to share and a few photos as well. I am also going to record a quick rundown of 2009 so far included in this will be the "things" I have completed.

January- Was delightful, Having Brad at home for a whole month was bliss. My Gorgeous friend Nikki got engaged on New Years Eve in South Africa!! Iwas thrilled to bits and pieces. Nik and Baz are the most amazing couple and am so excited about their wedding next year, Bring it on!!! Jazzy and Ethan are both big School kids this year. Jazzy is grade 3 and my beautiful littleman Started Prep!!! Isn't he cute!! He is doing really well. He has an awesome teacher and we are so pleased with his development. This month marked the completion of my days as a mummy to "little Kids!" sob sob I am now a mum to 2 big school kids, something that I was pretty sad about though.

February- Brad headed to America again for a month long trip that turned into 6 weeks grrrrrrrr. But he had a good time and brought home loads of pressie and surprises for us I was lucky enough to get a making memories slice machine and I love it!!. I finally sorted out a personal well being issue and have been so much better for it. I have had clarity and a sense of calm since taking care of this. life is good. The biggest thing for me so far this year is finishing my Advanced Diploma in Children's services- this is something that I have been trying to complete since 2005 and boy oh boy was I glad to receive that piece of paper. This by far is my best proudest achievement for 2009.

March- Brad was away for most of march :( I miss him so terribly when he is away but thems the breaks. He had to spend his Birthday poor baby!!! Mum and I went away on a mummy daughter scrappin weekend to the Stick and giggle retreat organised by the grogeous Jody held at Woodlands of Marburg. OMG this place is incredible! Mum and I had the most wonderful decadent weekend. Thanks Jody we are looking forward to the next one. We had a 1920's- 1930's fancy dress night on the saturday night- Mum and I went as Bonnie and Clydeand we won the best dressed prize! (photo below.) My camera spat the dummy so I didn't get any photos of the whole weekend which was such a shame. this photo was supplied by Shazz P. thanks Darls!!!

April- Easter was great, sadly though becuase of the rain we didn't get to do our family bbq at Mt nebo :( but had it at our place instead which was fun playing guitar hero world tour and having a few drinks and easter eggs too. Brad and I celebrated out 10th wedding anniversary on the 17th of April, It is such a spin out to think it has been 10years already. I surprised him with a night at Dockside Hotel ( where we got married) and we did the sunset Story Bridge Climb, it was spectacular!!!( I thought I had a photo on this computer but i don't) oh well, next time!! I also am now working nearly full time at work. The opportunity arose so I took it. Adjusting to 5 days has been interesting but I enjoy my job so it is great for me to have good hours and a lovely place to be employed.

May- We had the most wonderful weekend Mother's day weekend as we celebrated My beautiful very long time friend Dee and Dean's Wedding at the Gold coast. It was such a lovely wedding, we had a ball. I my have had a few more than one or 2 wines and a bit od a headache the next day! but it was awesome. I was spoilt for mothers day. I will have to take photos of my pressies the kids made for me. I am so lucky. I also got an Ipod Nano- a hot pink one which is soooooooo cool. I love it. Jazzy made her 1st Communion and Confirmation. She looked so pretty and she did very well. I will pop a photo on next time I post on my blog.

Ok onto some of my creations for the last 5 or so months-




Here is a card I did for the scraplounge cybercrop. It couldn't be the usual card shape, had to have bling and some handcut flowers.













The layout to the left "I love this Girl So Much is a layout I did for Scrapbook City using MME Laundry Line sundress range- This is the most beautiful collection. The layout is about something that Jazzy did and how amazing she is. I wanted to remember this forever. I love this layout- the photo doesn't really do it justice though.

The Layout below is "Blessed with Cousins" another Scrabook city layout- using MME Just dreamy 2 collection

The family album ws also done for Scrapbook city using the 7 gypsies binderie album. The binderie punch comes with the album and at Leisa's fvourite things presentation they used the punch to bind my album. The papers used inside the album are pink paislee. I did a little "Family album."

This layout is again My Minds eye- Bella Bella, this was a class for Scrapbook City's 4th Birthday.

this is a layout that has a letter to the kids about my thoughts about what the future may hold.

Last year I did some guest design work for Scrapware http://www.scrapware.com.au/ these are the projects I created for them. I LOVE scrapware's designs they are very cool. I have soem works in progress at the moment with some newer scrapware products so keep an eye out for them.

This little "kindy" album is Scrapware and the alphabet (Ethan) cool hey. I had so much fun putting this one together and Ethan loves it to bits. the covers are wooden and the inner pages are chipboard. I used scenic route appleton papers on theis album. they were perfect for it.

The above layout is using the scrapware spiderweb I glittered the spiderweb. The title is Reluctant Super hero.

Baby Christmas Tree was aonther scrapware project and is abotu our little xmas tree that we had when we went to Rainbow beach. Jasmine was persistant with wanting a xmas tree at the unit so i bout this tiny one and it was perfect.

Daddy's Little Girl another scrapbook city project using new CHA products (from January)






This is a little recipe ribbon album I made for Jasmine as she loves cooking. All her favourite receipes are to go into it.

This was a class that i taught at scrapbook City in December- it is a wish list holder for my nieces and nephew. using a kaisercraft present album it is so cute.

anyway I had best go now. I will post some more pictures soon. I have a heap of layouts that I haven't taken photos of so will do soon and certainly won't leave it 5 months before I post again. Take care and leave a comment if you have stopped by i would love to know if anyone stops by anymore. LOL
cya!!

Tam xoxo

Here is my make and take album in full for anyone who wanted pictures!

Thanks for looking, I will be back later on to upload some more projects once I have photographed them!

Tam

Trish has to take me out for coffee/tea!!!!!!

Busy busy busy

Wow, this time of year gets so crazy doesn't it, I love Christmas to bits but I don't like the run off your feet feel, there is so many things to do and not enough days to do them. oh well enough complaining!!!

if you are by chance at a loose end for Saturday, Scrapbook city are having our first huge Custmer Christmas party, it is going to be soooooooo much fun, there are make and takes galore, classes, dinner provided and the chance to shop also. Below is a run down of the party as per the SCity newsletter-

Hi EveryoneWe can hardly sleep with excitement here at Scrapbook City, in anticipation of our huge Christmas Party being held this Saturday 29th November. If you haven't booked yet, but have a spare afternoon, we still have spaces available, here is the details:
Date: Saturday 29th November, 2009

Time: 2.00pm until 10.00pm

Address: Graceville State School Assembly Hall, Oxley Road, Graceville

Cost: $20.00 per person - includes afternoon tea, buffet dinner, plus an evening of lots of fun and creativity.

Check out below some of the cool things we will be doing.(please note - due to time restraints, not everyone may get to do all the projects we have available, but we hope you enjoy the ones you do get to do)

Rough Timetable
2.00pm Meet and Greet with afternoon tea available

2.30pm Fiskars class or spare time to do Make N Takes

4.00pm Christmas Card Showcase - by popular request we will be showcasing over 50 wonderful Christmas Cards made by our talented Design Team. This is something not to be missed.

4.30pm Fiskars Class or spare time to do Make N Takes

6.00pm Dinner (tea and coffee and cold drinks will be for sale all afternoon and evening)7.00pm Carole's class or spare time to do Make N Takes

9.00pm Scrapbook City Awards Night presentation

10.00pm Close

Please do not forget shopping is available all afternoon and evening, and we are really excited to have lots of new things, that no one has seen before.

Make N Take with Michelle - May You Always Be Friends

Pull up a seat beside Michelle to create this great Layout using Basic Grey papers. You will have a choice of 3 different colour schemes, and you will leave with a easy quick layout that will take pride of place in your family album. We will supply all the tools you will need for this Layout, but you are welcome to bring along a photo if you wish. Michelle has used a Portrait 5x7 photo.

Make N Take with Tammie - What a Year 2008
You will love this cute little brag Album that Tammie has made just the perfect size for your handbag. If you wish please bring along 4 6x4 photographs, that can be trimmed down, otherwise you can put the photo's on at home. (the photos on the left are of my make n take!!

Make N Take with Nicole Nicole will be making 3 beautiful cards throughout the afternoon.

Make N Take with TanyaWe call Tanya the Glimmer Mist "Queen". You will love making these cards with the master, and you will definitely fall in love with Glimmer Mist.

Thank you to everyone who has booked early to come along to the Christmas Party. By now you should be aware if you were lucky enough to be part of the 1st 100 to book, as you will be doing a fantastic class with Ang, sponsored by our friends at Fiskars.The class will be at either 2.30pm or 4.30pm. Please call us at the shop if you are unsure which timeslot you have.Please be ready to go at least 5 minutes before hand, we will be starting at those times, and because we have such large class numbers, it will be difficult to catch up if you are late.Unfortunately we do not have a photo for you, but we ask that you please bring the following tools:
Craft Mat to work onPaper TrimmerDouble Sided TapeFoam Mounting TapeCompass for drawing circles if you have onepencilrulerand 3 photos - 2"x3.5" (but these can be put on later if you prefer)

We have some great Prizes
Now we couldn't have a Christmas Party without having presents.Someone will be lucky enough to take home a new Making Memories Slice Machine valued at over $300.00. If you would like to be in the chance to win one, its not too late. Call the girls at the shop for more info.But we are really excited to let you all know that someone will also win a Xyron Design Runner, valued at over $300, thanks to our lovely friends at Esselte. We will have more info on how to win this when you arrive on Saturday.

Don't forget it's not too late to book to come along, we would love to see you there. Call the girls at the shop on 3378 7257 to reserve your spot.

Hope you can make it and if you do come and say hi to me!!!

Ok onto sharing a few items-

This mini album was my Dear santa Wishlist album class at scrapbook city, how cute is it! I made it for my nieces and nephew.

This card has been made out of acrylic, I really enjoyed creating it, lots of fun, the little chipboard butterflies are by Scrapware, aren't they cute!!!

this is a layout I did ages ago but haven't shared, It has been created using heidi Crace and the accucut machine at Scrapbook City!! The title is the name of my favourite song by Pete Murray! I love this layout!! The little words around the photo is a line from the song and says- "the life and love I've found stands me up on Happy ground"

Just wanted to add this photo, I used it today in my little make n take album and I love it! This was taken in July at my gorgeous husband's uni Graduation, I am just so proud of the man he is! I love this Man and how could I not!!!

Just before I go I just wanted to record for my own memory that yesterday my gorgeous Jazzy swam in her very first 25m race at her school swimming carnival and came 2nd!!! she was so excited and proud of herself and so were we, she love loves loves swimming and this was just such a great thing for her. yay for Jasmine!!!

anyway I am off to bed!
until tomorrow

love Tam

xoxo