home again...

Just spent a wonderful weekend away in Grand Bend for another FANTASTIC scrapbooking retreat organized by Two Scrapbook Friends. I am beyond exhausted but wanted to post a little something about the great time we had. It's so nice to be away: no one to cook or clean for (unless you count having to constantly tidy my scrap space so as not to creep onto my neighbours area!), no bickering children etc etc. I had set a lofty goal of accomplishing at least 1 layout this weekend. I know, way to aim high right? Well, with all the samples I've been creating lately I didn't want to put too much pressure on myself. Of course being surrounded by so many talented ladies all sharing in our love of scrapbooking the creative juices flowed. I managed to complete about 11 layouts which is way more than I would have done at home so definitely a success. I also did something I kept meaning to do in the 6 times I've been to the Oakwood resort. I actually walked down the beach. I went down alone and had the entire beach to myself. It was incredibly peaceful and gave me a moment to take a deep breath and appreciate just how lucky I am to be able to spend a weekend away in a wonderful place doing just what I want to do. All in all a terrific weekend....is it time for the Fall retreat yet?

Had to take a photo to prove I did actually make it down to the beach!

So calm and peaceful

Wyatt, lovin' his Easter haul!

Really love this line from Pink Paislee. There is hidden jounalling that explains that my youngest will only eat pickles when we tell him we found one with his name on it.

I won a collection pack of papers from MME (I did a high kick in pj bottoms to win this!! lol) I couldn't wait to use it to do a layout of my friend's daughter, Oceane.

Holden, future Clark Kent. I used all stickers on this except for the background and one small strip of paper.

My friend took this photo of Wyatt and I love it. I was inspired by a layout from an '09 Creating Keepsakes page.

More Pink Paislee. I made the acordian fold flowers and they were the hit of the table. Have to do a Friendzy Friday on these I guess!

Joanne has started creating sketches and I really loved the one we all had to use for a little friendly competition at the retreat.

For this one I used some Fancy Pants 'rusted sun' papers which is a very beachy theme. Just goes to show that you can use themed papers beyond what they are intended for. (gotta love double-sided paper!)

There is a lot of prep work that goes in to making these retreats smooth and enjoyable. By the look of all the smiling ladies at the retreat I'd say it was a huge success. I am signed up for the Fall retreat and cannot wait for it to come. Better get snapping lots of photos!

tidy..but for how long?

The last few weeks have been a whirlwind. Between multiple hospital visits (husband and son) and creating like a madwoman for Scrapfest, let's just say my house is feeling a bit neglected. So when my lovely bosses at TSF told me to take the week off I went on a rampage and tidied up all the little piles that seem to pop up everywhere. I think the most neglected room in the house has to be my scraproom. Just about every surface in the room was covered in stuff and not just scrapbooking supplies either. It tends to be the dumping ground for lots of things.

It really does look as though a tornado flew in doesn't it?

Well I posted on my facebook status that I was looking for the motivation to clean it and exactly 38 mins later tada...

Everything is back in it's home.

Now to pack for the retreat in Grand Bend this weekend!

Scrapfest craziness

Well Holy Cow! Those were two of the CRAZIEST days I have ever experienced!!!

I just spent the last two days running the cash at the Two Scrapbook Friends booth at Scrapfest. I had a wonderful time, yes it was nuts but so much fun. It was also a totally surreal experience for me as all of the displays and kits in the booth were all designed by yours truly :) We had such a great group of ladies: Joanne, Carolyn, Audrey, Tracy, Amanda, Regan and Deanna, working the booth and we had a great time. It was fun to see so many familiar faces and to make some new friends. I'm glad we can all enjoy our addiction together!
If you missed out this year be sure to plan now for next April.

Joanne and Carolyn before chaos errupts on Friday!

Thanks to all our friends for making TSF's booth a whopping success!

Can't wait to see you all soon in the store.