scrappy pages for the bushfire victims

Sarah has organised to collect pages for the Victorian families who lost everything in the bushfires. She's asking scrappers to make 'blank' pages that can have photos titles etc added later -- and they are being collected and distibuted to those who need them.

If you have a few minutes and can do even one or two pages, please do. I know it would mean a huge amount to me if I were in that situation, to have a stranger take the time to create something beautiful for me out of such tragedy.

Esperance

We spent the weekend in Esperance -- went down to see how Gage is getting on and he didn't want to leave the College! which was actually a big relief to me. So he is clearly enjoying himself.

We did some touristy-type shopping, went into the Homewares shop and I got to pick out my Valentines' Day present -- a huge red and gold glass bowl, it's gorgeous. I'll post a pic if I can get a decent one.
We went to the Turkish bakery for lunch, strolled on the beach, watched the container ships being loaded, went for a drive on the coast -- all just lovely.
I did a little bit of baby shopping (have 2 grandbabys on the way) and finished my book.

It was very windy all weekend and there was a lot of seaspray in the air which is why the ocean pics are so hazy, but I kinda like it like that.

Banner!

I just made myself a new banner -- will be doing a blinkie to match when my brain has had a nap!
I've also scrapped a LO today so as you can guess, there's not a whole lot of housework going on LOL

blinkies

I've been having a BLAST the last couple of days, making blinkies for some GFs and my mum. They are so fun, and quite easy once you get the hang of it -- but of course I am using pre-made elements by some very talented digi artists!
I'm not sure how the whole copyright thingy works -- hard to give credit on a blinkie! but I'm happy to remove anything that upsets anyone.

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I've just added a new challenge blog to the list, this one is Black With 2 and they have a terrific challenge running this month -- check it out!

Here's my entry -- I went digi with this one. The photo is of my 2 sisters and I comparing rings -- can you tell we're sisters by looking at our hands?

I used papers and elements from Shabby Princess; Pouyou Designs ; Carrie Stephens; and Designer Digitals

I'm really happy with the look of this LO but most of all I love it cos I love my sisters. XOX

perfect pie

Anyone who knows Jules, knows that he absolutely adores Jack and Katie. The sceensaver was on last week and this photo popped up, and Jules told me this is his all-time favourite baby photo of Katie, so I sneakily scrapped it for his album.
And he loves it (despite all the flowers)
He has always called her Pie (in fact he once wrote on an official form that her full name is Katie Pie Laws whch is kinda weird) and I think part of the connection is because he delivered her himself, he's amazed by the fact that he was the very first person ever to hold her.

I scrapped this LO according to Anns' challenge criteria over at Hybrid.

My little secret.... is out!

This is my entry in the Butterfly Crafts challenge -- scrapping a guilty pleasure!

I used:
Little Yellow Bicycle paper
bra strap
felt swirls
Kaiser red pearls
AC Thickers and red Stickles
AC rub-ons
blingy flower
red gem heart
Carolees creations tiny black alphas
photo corner sticker
journalling block from swap
7G tab (juict details!)

The journalling reads:
My guilty pleasure is reading trashy romance novels!
I prefer the historical kind, and if there's an arrogant pirate involved, so much the better!
I buy them 2ndhand and hide them in my bedside drawer cos I don't want anyone to see them!

Well, I guess I can put them in the bookshelves now I have 'outed' myself.

WAY TO GO!

This is my entry in the Feb Out of the Hat challenge -- using
paint
metal
red & purple

Of course, with those criteria, what else could I do?

The Dockers are my greatest passion after my family, friends and scrapbooking!

Losing

6.8 to go!