So It's Been A While...

... again!! But I have some good excuses this time, lol! Well, first of all, my poor sweet little girl has had a fairly mild case of chicken pox, and had last week off kindy. Luckily, she is all well again now, and I actually have some time to do stuff. And by stuff, I mean housework, paperwork and lots of computer stuff like blog reading.

Then, about a week ago, I slipped over in my backyard, and fell right on my tailbone, and I guess I bruised it. It is still really really sore; sitting and lying down are very uncomfortable, and forget about driving!! Well, obviously I have to drive, but I am avoiding any long drives, as I have to drive with my rear lifted a little above the seat, and I can only do that for so long!!! No laughing...
Anyway, at least it is slowly getting better, and I can spend some time at the computer. I have so many blog postings to read and comment on, and I will get to them over the next couple of weeks.

Here are a few of the projects I have been working on for Scrappin' Patch. I received a kit a few weeks ago, and it has taken me a while to complete it, what with all the great stuff happening in my life, lol. We'll start with a couple of layouts made with the very pretty Basic Grey Wisteria range, available here in the shop:

In both of the above layouts, I used the following Wisteria papers: Tea Lights, Wind Chimes and Primrose. I love the subtle colours, and yes, they are not my usual colours, but I really like them. I am very happy with the Golden Girl layout; all that handcutting was worth it! My DH told me I need to scrap more 'occasion' photos, rather than just lovely portrait photos of Aurelia, so I obliged and made the second layout - hmmm, and that's kinda why I don't usually do occasion photos!! Didn't quite work out the way I wanted, but that's the way it goes sometimes. It's ok, but I don't love it. Might have to do a few more busy photos to practice.

The above layouts were made using the very very good value (!) Prima Breathe paper stack; on sale at the moment for $19, and you get 24 patterned papers!! Can't beat that. As I already had the pleasure of working with the Breathe papers, I ordered the Sasha paper stack which is similar but different colours, also on sale for the same price. Click here to see them in the shop. I love the top page; those photos of my very cheeky darling are so cute, and just show her personality to a T. And I like the beachy one too; one of the few photos you'll see of me, and it's nice to have photos of us together. I really must get more of us a family, with DH as well. Oh, and I made those lollipop flowers with the papers; quite proud of them, I am; they turned out pretty well IMHO. And I even cut up a bling flower and used the petals as leaves! Goodness, I'm clever.

Now, I have lots more to show you, but will save them for another day. Keep your eyes peeled for a bit of an announcement from me in the coming weeks, not what you might expect either; not scrapbooking related and no, I'm not pregnant either. But I might be asking for your help, kind readers...

My behind is beginning to ache now, so I must take it off to bed. Happy scrapping all, and I will be back soon.