A couple more pages before going back to work...boo!

Hi All

Hope you have all had a nice weekend. I have had a lovely day today (my last day of freedom before going back to work tomorrow!) Hubby has been selling things at a toy fayre so I have had a bit of a girly day: shopping, bubblebath and a bit of crafting :) I have been working on a couple of scrapbook layouts today. Firstly, I must apologise for the picture quality...I really need to look into getting a new camera, will put it on my to do list!

The first page today is of a photo of me, my Mum and my Nan from my wedding day. I love the look on my Nan's face on this one-she looks so cheeky! I have used a variety of different products, some echo park and MME papers and some die cuts I got from Hobbycraft, not sure of the make...I think it may be missing something in the right hand corner but not too sure of what to do yet. It also has some secret journalling-I have seen this on a few different blogs but was inspired yesterday after watching Breyana Canete's You Tube video of her Disney scrapbook (which is fab!) I hope she doesn't mind me linking to her videos but loads of inspiration can be found so well worth a look. The journalling is in a small bag behind the picture...you can just about see it...

The second page I have made is a page all about my day as a bride. It felt a bit strange doing a page about myself....felt like I was a bit self-centred(!!) but I guess if you are scrapbooking your wedding then you are going to have a bride and groom page aren't you? Groom one is almost ready to go too ;) The pictures below look black and white but they are actually black and cream colour scheme and sepia photographs! Again, I have used some echo park papers, some black lace washi tape and some card candi just to finish this one off....there is also more secret journalling behind the final photograph ;) I can see many of my pages now having little pockets with hidden information lol!

This page will definitely go into my final Wedding album....have been doing lots of random pages recently so need to sort out specific books that they are going to go into! Have decided to document my trip to Eurodisney a few years ago so have started making a few purchases to help me do this...!! (Any excuse!) So will have a bit more of a focus for my scrapping.

Well, back to work tomorrow but hoping to keep scrapping/smashing. Only five more weeks and then it is the Easter holidays...lol! On countdown already...we are off to Cornwall for a week so I can't wait. Still working through my 30 before 30 list too...will keep you updated.

Thanks for looking!

Hugs

Arline

xx

Treasured Memories-Sketchbook 365 Challenge

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Had a busy couple of days. Yesterday I went to Lichfield and saw some old friends which was lovely. We had a good old giggle and it was nice to walk around the town where we used to spend so much time when we were younger! Then today I have had a bit of a baking day! Another thing on my 30 before 30 list was to make bread from scratch....which I have done! Took a long time but wasn't as hard as I thought....although I haven't tasted it yet! It looks nice and smells nice so will have some for tea and then make a final judgement!! Also made some scones, mini meat pies and cake. Yum!

However, back to the point of this post! On Tuesday night I had a go at completing the Sketchbook 365 March Challenge.....first time so please be gentle! I chose to use one of my favourite pictures from our wedding as it holds a 'treasured memory' which is journalled on my page. Even though I have puffy red eyes due to just having been in tears, I love this picture and thought it was perfect for the challenge this month. Here is my attempt!! I have tried to include all of the elements, using a silver and white tone to go with my background paper. I really enjoyed using the sketch, definitely one I will use again.

Hope you have all had a good few days. Thanks for looking!

Hugs

Arline

xx

A day of SMASHing!

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Woke up this morning without any MOJO at all...it was lunchtime when I finally pulled myself off the sofa to try and get some crafting done! Luckily....my MOJO seemed to be at the table with all my bits and bobs I'd left out yesterday!

Managed to get some SMASHing done today...I had a brill day with a fab friend yesterday and am looking forward to seeing some great friends tomorrow too so thought I'd do a couple of pages dedicated to them! My friends mean the world to me, it isn't often we see each other, even those that I live by (damn work!) but we always start where we left off and usually are giggling together in no time.

My first page is for a couple of old school friends who have been my best friends for nearly 20 years (gosh that makes me feel old!!) We don't live as close anymore but still keep in touch and it is like we are back at school when the three of us get together! Really looking forward to catching up with them tomorrow :D

My next page is about my lovely friend, and crafting buddy, Becky. Becky was my partner in crime yesterday, a good old gossip, crafty activities and a trip to the fish and chip shop (she is such a bad influence ;) ) We don't always see each other as much as we'd like to....my work usually gets in the way....but I absolutely love her to pieces! This is for you huni!

Hope you enjoyed looking at my SMASH pages....my red book is getting full now! Hoping to do a little more later so may have a few more pages for you. I've started working on a 100 things I love page and have found a fab scrapbook challenge I'd like to have a go at....watch this space!

Thanks for popping by.

Hugs

Arline

xx

A Scrapping Good Day!

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My friend came over today and we had a fab day doing some scrapbooking. It took me ages to complete two pages but I am happy with the result. I have been experimenting with a few different styles so would value any comments/advice you may have!

 

My first page is one with a piccie of my little sister and I. I have made it all pink and girly! This is a picture of us before we ventured out on a big shopping trip to Manchester. Needless to say we didn't look so bright eyed when we returned!

 



 

My next page is of a trip to Chester Zoo a few years ago. I am a big fan of Rhinos and I captured this photograph of one relaxing, lying down on the ground. I loved it that much that I just had to scrapbook it!

 

 

Hope you like them...it is half-term this week so hoping I might be able to get a little crafting done and play with some of my recent purchases!

 

Thanks for looking.

Hugs

Arline

xx

Working on my '30 before 30 list!'

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No crafting for me this weekend as my sister has been to stay. She is in her final year at Lincoln Uni, studying Law (the clever clogs!), and so didn't have to come too far to visit! We had an exhausting day yesterday in Manchester....we were shopping for a ball gown for her Law Ball coming up in March but we got distracted by a three-storey Paperchase! Heaven! The trip was a successful one though, my hubby had gone for an ice-climbing experience and came back in one-piece which is also a bonus! Here is a pic of me an my sis before we went....can't possibly show you the one on the way home...look far too shattered.....getting too old, can't keep up with her!

 

 

As you may know if you have joined me from my old blog, I am turning the big 30 this year so have been working on my 30 before 30 list this weekend! One of my items is to learn how to crochet. My very good friend is going to give me a few lessons (recently saw some fabulous blankets she has made which are just lush!) but I have had a little go using a tutorial on YouTube today.....here is what it is looking like so far...I'm quite chuffed with it as it actually looks like crochet! Think I am starting to go wrong when it says add a new line.....may persevere or wait to consult my friend! What do you think? It isn't a very nice coloured wool but it is only to start out at tho mo....

 

 

Another thing on my list is to start writing a book, which I have, but I am not revealing much about that at the moment! Lol! I may let you read a snippet at some point but think I need to be a little more into the story before I do....had a few ideas though so may change my mind yet....I have also been looking into studying for my Masters, and there are a couple of jobs that I am going to look into as well....need a change. So quite busy at the moment, not much to show on my blog but all a work in progress!

 

That is all for now...might go and read a little bit more of 'Devil wears Prada,' one of my 30 books before 30! Lol!

 

Thanks for visiting.

Hugs

Arline

xx