Week of Emotions

this week is full of emotions
different emotions
being everything to everyone is difficult
being a mom, businesswoman, employee, employer

i did some scrapping last night
so pleased with my layout
got my photots printed today
so pleased with myself

i mentioned in my previous post that i was getting all my half and unfinished projects in order. this is a layout that we did with tracy schimper, probably about 2 years ago! its a heritage one, of my mom. i just need her to journal in it for me, but i'm really pleased with the way it has turned out.

hope you are having a wonderful weekend. it feels that the weather has warmed up some what - lets hope summer is finally on its way...

happy scrappin'

zoe

In a Rut

sometimes i am unable to sit down and find inspiration. do you ever feel like that too? i surf all the stunning blogs and everyone's work and think how gorgeous the layouts and projects are. then i wonder when i will create something, but i am so busy 'researching' what i want to do that i don't actually get around to doing it ! silly.....

we do that in life too. we are so often looking at other people's lives, other situations, envying others and what they have that we too often forget to live our own lives and what we have. life lessons i guess....

i have so many u.f.l (unfinished layouts) that i have really made an effort lately to get them sorted out. i put the layouts that need journalling or titles together, some are missing one or two pics and others that really need some care and attention. i have found this has really worked to help me feel sorted, and when i sit down with only a few minutes, i know i can grab the 'easy ones' to finish (ie titles, journalling etc).

i have reduced my u.f.l drastically this past 2 months and am so pleased. here is one that i have managed to 'throw together'.

i used bo bunny papers and just loved the colours. my sister printed the pictures with a white border, which i never ever do, and the result is so stunning on this page with all the colours. i don't think the picture reflects the lovely colourful layout. i stamped with kaisercraft stamp for the journalling and the felt flowers were a find at a CNA sale, for next to nothing!

quick simple and easy-peasy

happy scrappin'

Zoe
xxx

Farewell to Scrapaholics

The time has come to say farewell to Scrapaholics. What a wonderful journey it has been. I have learnt so much, met some stunning ladies, been more creative than i could ever have imagined, made new friends, learnt life lessons and more!

With my full time job, 2 year old toddler (and another one due in January), the state of the world economy and the increased rental on the new lease, i think the time was right. I have loved Scrapaholics, not only for what it meant to me and preserving my memories, but also to my valued customers. The wonderful creative outlet that the shop is, and what it has meant to so many people is encouraging.

I am definitely going to be making kits, and hopefully be teaching too - so I have no doubt that I will see you all again!

The Scrapaholics blog won't be updated anymore and I will be posting here from now on - watch this space for preggie updates and some scrapping that I have managed to do. I spent 3 glorious hours while Morgan slept catching up on some unfinished projects. Yayness

Chat soon
xx

Inspiration

happy new year and welcome twenty-eleven. wow, are we sure glad you arrived!

so i've been rather bad about my blogging on this site, as you may have noticed. i have however decided that 2011 is my year and i WILL be blogging more, so keep posted to hear my ramblings.

inspiration, where does it come from and how do you use it? i take my inspiration from various places namely my daughter - her laugh, cute sayings and activities give me fantastic scrapbooking ideas. what about movies? i loved "julie and julia", that got me into the kitchen and trying out new receipes. that was pure cooking inspiration.

health, food, vitality, fitness - well the mirror gives me that inspiration. realising that another year has rolled around, and thats not the only thing that is rolling around me! 2011 is going to be a year of gym, healthy eating, more time in the kitchen preparing, less ready made meals, giving morgan the best organic and fresh foods.

shopping is great inspiration. whoever coined the term 'retail therapy' is a gal after my own heart. i tried it again this weekend, just to make sure it still works and i'm pleased to announce that 'yes!' retail shopping still has appeal. our local shopping complex, walmer park, has had some extension done and there are 1 or 2 really cute shops there.

time time and time remain terms that elude me however and i haved decided to try find more time this coming year. time to relax, time to spend with morgan, time with my family, time for me, time for gym, time for scrapbooking, time for work, time for neglected friends, time for blogging and so the list goes on......

organised is something i used to be. my husband says he doesn't recognise me anymore! shows you that porridge brain is not some term made up by a quack. its real and i have it! now that i don't want it anymore, how do i get rid of it? refer paragraph above, maybe the two are connected? i'll keep you posted

the turkey has been eaten, the meat has been braaied and we are back at work. summer holidays are truly awesome and i have relaxed so much. this week brings a fantastic family wedding that i am so looking foward to. heres to janice and daine, may this weekend be all you want it to be.

God bless, may His light shine upon you this week. catch you next week for some more ramblings, and maybe a receipe or scrapbooking page?

much love
xxx