Micrscope Slide ATCs, Happy Birthday and Farewell!!

♥ Phil and Bec ♥
As the year draws to a close I have to say good-bye to a wonderful couple who are moving on. These two people were the first friends we made in town and their friendship has meant so much to me and my family. We'll miss you guys so much, next year!! Thank you for your friendship and kindness. Enjoy your well earned break, have fun and enjoy your new adventures.

Here are a couple of Microscope Slide ATCs. I created the background using the credit card technique but the colours got a little too muddy-so I used some microbeads. Images are from Ceremony.
A wonderful tutorial can be found on Kelsey's blog. Kelsey has the most amazing techniques!!!


Happy Birthday to my Mum!!! I hope your day is fantastic!!!!

Stamped ATCs

Here are some ATCs I made using Cherrypie Art Stamps.

Thanks to Julie for sending me such a beautiful ATC.

I also have to say THANK YOU to my parents for having us stay unexpectedly early. We were due to travel to Perth for the school holidays, but unfortunately, my husband John, developed a swollen knee, suddenly. He had a tiny graze which became inflamed in hours- his knee was like a basketball!! We had to drive to Perth to have a doctor look at it. (We only have a visiting doctor). After the all night drive- which was absolutely exhausting, (15 hours)-and 4 doctor appointments, strong anti-inflammatories and antibiotics, ultra sounds and a drainage, the knee has settled down. John is fine- and thanks to all the wonderful people who offered their kind support, taking over our classes and asking after John's health.

Back fom the Holidays

Gold Spot Trevally Rankin Cod















Red Emperor

The girls and I have just returned from our holiday in Perth. A big THANK YOU goes to my parents for having us stay. My Dad has developed pneumonia and has had a pretty tough time of late.

John stayed in town and did some fishing with his Dad who came up for two weeks.

I have a big presentation to give tomorrow at school to the teachers and I really hate public speaking. Once this is over I'm planning an art attack!!!

New Canvas and Tattoos

This a new canvas using texture paste and the cuttlebug-(my favourite). There are layers and layers of cutltlebug borders. Unfortunately, the colours in the photo are quite different in real life. I definitely need a new camera.

A huge THANK YOU to Diana for this wonderful award.
Here are the rules...

• Comment on this blog.
• Save the award logo to your own computer and use it in your own blog.
• Nominate 5 to 10 blogs you feel show great attitude and gratitude.
• Link to your nominees within your blog post.
• Comment on their blogs to let them know they've received the award.
• Link back to the person who gave you the award to show your appreciation.

I would love to nominate these lovely people.
Belinda Schneider
Gaby Bee
Red Dirt Mummy
Terri Ventura
Kelsey

These are my tattoos.
The rose was chosen as it is my favourite flower and has deep personal meaning for me. The second is an ambigram of the words earth, air, fire and water. Each of us in my little family has a birthday that falls under these elements. The last is a floral tattoo on my foot. I had them done a couple of years ago.

I'm back with an award!

It's nice to be home!

I've been away in Perth on a course for work and the Internet connection was really tricky and quite frustrating at times. The whole trip was just amazing and I met such fantastic people, too.

I would just like to say a huge THANK YOU to Diana!!! Thanks for your friendship and the wonderful comments you've left on my blog. I have met some truly amazing people through blogging. I would love to nominate these fantastic people.

Audrey Underwood Check out the new shop!!

Sarah

Jane Jones

Viv Bonder

Jeanette Janson

Sherry Goodloe

Sonya Thair

New Journal

I made a new journal this year using my favourite diamond X binding. I made the embellishments on the front using my favourite cuttlebug elements, some sculpy roses and a microscope slide.
Thanks also for all your lovely e-mails and comments on Facebook for my birthday yesterday. They were so appreciated!!!♥♥♥♥♥


It's really hard getting us all in the picture these days..lol Happy Mother's Day!!!

Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary and Thank You

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to my parents who celebrated their 40th Anniversary on the 26th of April. I also must say a huge thank you both of them for making our holiday so enjoyable and easy. It was wonderful to spend time with two lovely,sweet, generous and caring people. Thank you both for everything you did for me and the girls. Love you.

Fragments

A RAK and Fremantle Prison Pictures

Just look at the beautiful RAK I received from Jane Jones. Jane thanks for this beautiful gift, I love it sooo much!!!!
... and something a little bit creepy...




I just found these interesting pictures from Fremantle prison taken a couple of years ago. Click on them for a close up of the spheres.

Lucky Me!

I received my prize from Linda and Opie O'Brien of Burnt Offerings
Thanks to both of you for this beautiful CD. What a wonderful way to start the weekend.

Happy Birthday to the Dolly for tomorrow!!!

Back to School and a THANK YOU

Back to school this week for all of us. Haven't made any art, just a reversible bag for the Dolly. She has an awesome teacher this year! LOL!!!









A great big THANK YOu to Jane for nominating me for the Proximidade Award. Your work inspires me, Jane.
In turn, I nominate everyone on my list of favourite blogs.

Thank You Shelly

Thank you so much Shelly for nominating me for a Proximidade award. I feel really honoured and so lucky to have made such lovely friends through art.

The details of the award are as follows:
"These blogs invest and believe in PROXIMITY - nearness in space, time and relationships! These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers! Deliver this award to eight bloggers, who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award."

Have a look at these beautiful blogs for inspiration.

Christine Webb
Gillian Hamilton
Julie Hetherington
Sarah
Belinda Schnieder
Jane Jones
Ro Bruhn
Jacqueline de Jong


Thanks again, sooooooooo much!!!!

Award!

This week has been a strange one. There have been so many negative and stressful things happening. I was delighted to receive this blog award from Jane. Thanks so much Jane for brightening up a very sad week.

Thanks so much, JANE!!!!

With receiving this award I have to pass it on with these rules :-1. The winner may put the logo on their blog.2. Put a link to the person who sent you the award.3. Nominate 5 blogs.4. Put links to their blogs.5. Leave a message for your nominees. OK so here goes...

Jacqueline's Blog

Eclectic Me

Fragments

Dawnie's Day

KO-OK

Eni Oken's Journal


Bel's Nook

I know I have extra-lol!

All these blogs are an endless source of inspiration in so many different ways. They are a pleasure to look at and read.

Good News and Award

I received some wonderful news today about my Dad. He was diagnosed with cancer at the end of last year and has been through chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Then there was the waiting.....
Today my Dad was given the all clear !!! Whoo hoo!!!


I was so surprised to get such a wonderful award from such a talented and creative artist.
Thank you so much, Belinda, for nominating me for this award. I feel so honoured.

Here are the rules for this award:

1. Only 5 people allowed to receive this award 2. 4 dedicated followers of your blog. 3. One has to be new to your blog and live in another part of the world. 4. You must link back to who ever gave you the award.
I'll post my nominations tomorrow. Thank you again, Belinda.

We're Back and Congratulations!!!

I just got home from visiting our families in Perth. It was so wonderful to see you all!!!

Thanks to the most wonderful husband in the universe for driving 15 hours there and 15 hours back- you're a legend!!!xoxoxox
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Congratulations to Marissa and Eric on your marriage- your wedding was so beautiful and we feel so special to be invited to share such a special occasion with you. xxxxx

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I was so honoured and surprised to see that I had been given an award- from GILLIAN!!!Thank you so much- my first award ever.

I will nominate tomorrow... XXXXXXXXX

Happy Mother's Day!!!

John and a bluebone

James and a bluebone

John and a couple of crays

James and an alien cray!!!!!
James and some crays
Happy Mother's Day to all the mums. I hope you all had a great day. My family treated me to a beautiful cooked breakfast which was just lovely. At lunch time I made my way to Nikkis with a few the other mums to have one of the best meals- crispy chicken salad, roast pork with all the trimmings followed by sticky date pudding. Thank goodness I walked home.
Any way, John and James went fishing yesterday. My goodness- bluebone and crays cooked in garlic butter for dinner!!!! I am living high on the hog. LOL

Thank You

* Thank you to everyone who made such a special effort for my birthday. Marissa, the birthday cake, chocolates and your wonderful company were much appreciated. I love being your friend
and colleague.

* Thank you, James, for the Happy Hippos- very noice.
* Thanks for the gigantic Toblerone, Julie!!!
* Thanks John for the chocolates.Does anyone notice a theme here?

*Lyn, I want to give you a very special thank you. I feel so honoured to be the friend of such a kind, sweet, thoughtful person. I love my special gift.
* Thank you to my gorgeous family in Perth. You guys mean the world to me.
* Thank you to my little family here. You all make me feel so cherished and loved every single day. I think I am the luckiest person ever because of you. Thanks for making my birthday an extra special day. I love you so much.
I had such a great day today, finished off with a beautiful dinner at the local restaurant, Nikki's. The food is amazing!!!!