Not As Planned...

Sorry, I have no layouts and no pictures. Why? Because my weekend didn't go as planned, and I've been too busy playing with my new toys. My printer starting causing me problems with printing photos about 3-4 months ago. Yesterday, I finally got a new one. So now I've got hundreds of photos to print out (and then scrap, of course!!!). Plus my oven died about 2 weeks ago. And because I am married to an electrician, he knows lots of other electricians, who have brand new ovens sitting in their garages, looking for new homes. So we had a friend come around this morning and install a new oven for me. I can hear you asking why my husband didn't do it? Well, he is a commercial and industrial electrician, where as the oven is classed as domestic, which is a diffferent ball game altogether.

And I've managed to injure myself again. I've busted and bruised the fourth toe on my right foot. It's black and sore. I kicked my toe while taking off my jeans. But I must have kicked it harder than I realised because I can only just walk on it. On the upside, I took the family to the movies to take my mind off the pain. We went and saw "Tooth Fairy". I am so glad we did, becuase I needed a good laugh, and it was seriously funny stuff. (-: My girls were thrilled, and so was hubby. I think I might buy it on DVD when it comes out. I think it will make a good present for someone's birthday.

My hubby learnt a very hard lesson today. Never, ever, ever assume that you will beat a child at Nintendo Wii, just because you are an adult. Keana seriously whipped Tony's butt in every game she played with him - tennis, bowling, golf, and baseball. He didn't win one game. Yes, you read that right - he did not win one game. Now can you imagine me trying to scrap while this is going on? No, I didn't think so. I was laughing so hard I could barely breath. It was some of the best free entertainment I've had in a long time. (-: Yes, hubby's ego is battered and bruised, but I know that it will get the better off him, and he'll be a sucker for more punishment, and will come back for another shot at trying to beat Keana. My money is on Keana!!! (Hee! Hee! Hee!).

And I've got more free entertainment heading my way tomorrow. Hubby is going to buddy with my personal trainer (Justin) for his weights training tomorrow. So it's not a full-on 1 hour training session like I do, but it could still be a lot of fun to watch. Why? because I get to sit on the sidelines and stir the pot. Or should I say, "stir my hubby"? Or if I was to get really bored, I guess I could train with them. We'll see - it depends on how my toe feels by then.

Anyway, I'm off to print more photos. I've got so much scrapping to do and I cannot wait!

Just This One..

I only have this one to share with you today. This one is titled: Our Little Babe, and was completed as part of a challenge over at the weScrap Cyber Crop from last weekend. The challenge was to leave "white space" on your layout, and that was right up my alley. I've used some old Collage Press papers and die cuts, a Teresa Collins journalling jotter, and lots of Stickles and rhinestones.

I am currently working on another layout for a challenge over at the Cyber Crop that Scrap With V is having this weekend. Hopefully, I will get it finished tonight. At this point, it looks like it is going to be created using nothing but scraps from my stash. (-:

Back To Scrapping...

This layout was created for one of the crop challenges over at weScrap last weekend. The challenge was to create a layout based on the colour swatch combination of red-brown, olive green and wheat. This one is simply titled: ADORE. I missed the deadline for finishing and uploading the completed challenges, but I will still complete them, regardless. It was a great weekend of fun, games and challenges, and I so can't wait for the next one.

Guess Where We Went Today?

There was lots of yummy food and drinks provided - at no cost! Breakfast rolls, foccacias, and cereals. And the fruit salad was absolutely, incredibly scrumptious...

An endless supply of clothes to choose from. Beautiful bright colours.

Cameras, cameras, and more cameras. Not to mention rigging, production crews, makeup artists and stylists...

Can you guess where we went? This is at 7am this morning. In New Farm. Did I mention that I had to get up at 5am to make this happen, and anyone who knows me, knows I am ABSOLUTELY NOT a morning person. The 5am start did not make me good company (just ask my husband!). Yes, we went to film the commercial that my youngest daughter is in. Here she is just chilling out with the director (his name is Grey) and Suzy the make-up artist. Doesn't Keana just look ridiculously comfortable with the whole situation! The commercial is for the QLD Department of Education, it is aimed at reading and literacy, and will be released on the 24th February.

Here she is dressed by wardrobe, just waiting for the call to start rolling for the shoot. Malayla did originally have a part in this commercial too, but they changed the script at the last minute, and several roles were cancelled, with her's being one of them. It was very disappointing (for her especially - she really had her heart set on it). But we took Malayla along with us this morning so that she could see how a commercial is made. It was a good experience for her (and her father), as neither of them had been on a set before. Afterwards, it was off to school (and a cat nap for mummy to catch up on missed sleep). (-:

On To The Next Sketch...

It's that time again - the next sketch is up over at Pencil Lines. This is sketch #172. Don't forget there is also a digital template for all those digi-scrappers out there.

Here's my take on the sketch. I have flipped the sketch over for this creation. TITLED: She Has Lips Like Rosebuds. And yes, I have resorted to my beloved Prima, yet again. But I promise to use something new on the next one. Maybe a Little Yellow Bicycle? Mmm...very yummy indeed!

Did I mention I went shopping for new goodies and tools over the weekend? Oh boy, I was very, very naughty. But I couldn't help myself with all the sales that are on. So shortly I will be the new owner of a Cuttlebug and a Zutter Bind-It-All. I've been wanting both of these tools for 18 months or so, and now the wait is nearly over. I am really looking forward to having a play with both of them.

And did I mention that I am SO OVER covering schoolbooks? Aarrghhhh!!!! I think I did 20 or so yesterday afternoon. It was so boring!!!! And repetitive!!! I made the girls put on a good movie (Home Alone) for me to watch while covering. Listening to their laughter while watching the show made it worth while. Keana was in fits of giggles. I was laughing more at her than at the show. (-:

Ooohhhh...I nearly forgot to mention that both my girls have been selected for a part in an upcoming commercial, for the Queensland Department of Education. We went for auditions last week, and they will be filming sometime this week. I don't know any details yet, but I will keep you posted.

Right. I really need to go and get some work done today. Life keeps getting in the way!!!