* Spring is in the air *

Well, it definately feels like Spring is here, with the lovely weather we have had this week.

I love this time of the year. I love that the sun shines but it's not so hot that my car becomes almost sauna like (sadly I don't have air con!). I love seeing the flowers and in particular the daffodils. I love that I can hang the washing out to dry on the line in the garden. I love that we can get out to enjoy the local parks, beaches and country side without needing to pack wellies and brollies and wrap up in several layers of clothes. I love that I get to take lots of photos!

Here's a few from last weekend!

Beautiful Daffodils!

We took the stabilisers off of H's bike ... she got the hang of it quite quickly!

Having fun in the Play Park!

I have finished another scrapbook page and another almost done so will be back soon to show you!

Hope you are having a lovely day enjoying the sun, enjoying some craftiness or anything else you may have planned!

* Happy Red Nose Day *

Happy Red Nose Day!

H's school are having a "Bad Hair Day" today to raise money for Comic Relief. The children pay 50p to go to school with their hair in funny, wacky or unusual styles and/or colours!! Each morning H protests when I attempt to brush the tangles out of her usually very straight hair so this morning she thought it was brilliant that I didn't even bother to brush it but just scooped it up into high bunches and tied red spotty ribbons!! A little backcombing and hairspray & she was all ready to go!

I'd love to hear what you've been up to for Comic Relief!

* A little new stash! *

So, as I feel that I have lost my way with scrapping lately, I thought a few new papers and pretties might help me find my mojo. So yesterday I took a trip to my local Hobbycraft and then headed to a craft shop near Southampton that I'd not been to before. According to the RAC website it was going to take me about 40 minutes to get there...but guess who got stuck in a big traffic jam caused by an earlier accident on the M27 !!! Took me well over an hour but it was worth it. Apart from all the DoCrafts and Papermania stuff there was some nice goodies so I treated myself to a few bits, not that much as pennies are tight at the moment, but hopefully should be enough to inject some life into my stash!

You wanna see what I got??



I could have gots lots of the MME Stella Rose papers, they are gorgeous, but at £1.25 (!!!) each, a little pricey at hobbycraft so I only got a few. I've not had a go with misting yet but love the effects I've seen on blogs so I got a blue one to have a play with, some Craftwork Cards Candi which I will probably use more on cards than layouts and a Cuttlebug embossing folder.

So, now the plan is get some housework jobs done as fast as I can so I can get an hour or two at my craft table!!

Have a fab day!

* Fun in the Sun *

Hellooo Everyone, hope you are well and enjoying the weekend!

Yesterday I had a couple of blissful hours to myself and sat down at my craft table and played with pretty paper and photos. I pushed paper about, had a good ol' rummage through my stash, not quite sure what I was doing, inspiration and ideas completely absent. Does that happen to you? Eventually I had a browse through some blogs and came across this sketch on the very talented SJ's blog and this is the layout I finally ended up with based on the sketch.

I sanded the edges of the photos, something I rarely do but I love the effect.

And a close up!! Oh how I adore these little butterflies!

I feel as if I've lost my way a bit with scrapbooking at the moment and I'm not happy with the layouts I've made recently. So much so that I am thinking about placing an order for some new 12 X 12 papers, even though I can't really afford it :( ..... but new stash usually helps me find my mojo again!

Hope you have a had a lovely weekend and had time to craft!

* Wordless Wednesday *

"Cousin Love!!!"

My daughter and niece have been so close and supportive to each other this week, I thought this pic taken a few weeks ago was very appropriate, showing how they adore being together!

This blog craze may be called Wordless Wednesday but I can never resist a few words too!
x

* Simply Homemade *

Happy Monday to you ! I hope you had a good weekend!

So, it was back to school today and aware that I have neglected the housework just a litle bit (ok, a lot!!) over the half term holiday, I have made myself a list of jobs to do. I always feel better when I have a structured list and can happily tick tasks off once they are done .... very satisfying!

So, first thing was the grocery shop...Asdas first thing on a Monday morning...Tick!!

Then I popped into our local WHSmiths to grab a coffee in Costa which is conveniently located on the top floor of the shop, passing by the magazine aisles this new magazine caught my attention!



So, having been really good and not bought a magazine for a while I gave in to temptation and treated myself. So pleased I did...it's FAB!!!! Full of stuff to make ... from recycling an old pair of jeans by turning them into a bag, knitting cushion covers, making note paper and "post it note" holders, making a lovely Amy Butler apron...and lots more. I've only had a quick flick through but can't wait to read properly. The instructions look fairly straightforward and step by step which is just what I need!! I can see the problem will be deciding what to make first.

Anyone else seen this new magazine yet? What do you think of it?

Right, I'm off to tackle the next job on my list, clear out, declutter & spring clean the porch ~ How it gets so full of so many coats, scarves, hats, shoes, wellies, scooters, buckets & spades I don't know!!

Before I go, just wanted to say Congratulations to fellow blogger & Scrapbooker Anne on the birth of her beautiful baby son Dillon!

Have a great day!
x

* Another Page!! *

Our half term week has been madly busy with a trip into town for some girlie shopping and several coffee shop stops .... Daddy took her to the cinema to see Tangled ..... visiting friends to play and chill out ...... Pizza Hut for a very yummy tea and yesterday we went to a local farm to see the all the animals and H had a ball playing in the Adventure Park and going on tractor rides!!

Busy days means my scrapping time has been seriously rationed but I have at least managed one page.

"Play Time"

A very quick one! Photos are when H was about 6 months old and show her playing with her toys. I am working my way slowly through some of the photos from when she was younger and scrapping them as I have so many pages from the last couple of years and not so many showing her as a baby and toddler as I wasn't into scrapping then.

In other news we are progressing well with painting the lounge and should be ready to lay the new floor down soon!! Exciting!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!