The build up to Christmas was hectic and busy but lovely all the same. So many projects on the go aswell as the usual Christmas preparations going on. I love the build up to Christmas, but Christmas Day itself seems to come and go so very quickly. Next time I plan to be have everything done before Christmas Eve so... Read more →

This is going to be a very short post because a. it's very, very late and b. because this deserves it's own post, you'll see why. On Friday we went to Surrey (just over an hour away) to my friend Sara's house for a children's Christmas party. We all first met whilst attending antenatal classes when we were expecting our... Read more →

This year in particular I seem to be making lots of christmas projects. Before I finish one I am already thinking of doing another. Let me show you in pictures what I mean... Christmas 2007 Journal - I'm using an album from Paperchase and lots of different christmas themed pp from the likes of Scenic Route (Roxbury), Basic Grey, Rhonna... Read more →

...to be jolly! This is definitely my favourite time of year. I love decorating the house making it feel welcoming and cosy with lights and beautiful christmas decorations. I love the magic of christmas for the kids, their excitement at getting presents and new toys (their christmas lists are pretty long). I love thinking about what presents to get for... Read more →

This could equally apply to my favourite hobby as well as to my boys, they like chasing and even wrestling each other at the moment. Not so good either way. Hoping that I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and that by the end of the week I might get some scrapbooking done. Had a Christmas... Read more →

Looking back it's amazing that we were able to even go out to see Justin Currie, because Matthew had been getting over a bug he picked up from school. The day after (Thursday), Callum became ill which we assumed was the bug Matthew had. Sunday I came down with tonsilitus. On Monday I spoke on the phone with a Doctor... Read more →

After what seemed an age of waiting Jeff and I went to see Justin Currie (from Del Amitri) last night in Portsmouth, and boy was it worth the wait. Not only did we get to see him on stage but off stage too, in person - I'm (we're) on cloud nine! Unfortunately I'd left the camera on no flash mode... Read more →

Pencil Lines celebrated it's 1st birthday this month and got Ali Edwards to do a sketch for them last Sunday. Well I couldn't resist having a go at a layout inspired by an Ali Edwards page so here is my take on it. (Ali's is the first one!) Ali used photo's and sewing in her layout, and as I tried... Read more →

I've been neglecting all those boxes, baskets and folders containing my lovely scrapbooking supplies for too long. I had to make up for it at the weekend, especially as I have a 2peas order en route (somewhere!). The first photo / event I really wanted to scrap was Matthew's first day at school. There was lots I wanted to document;... Read more →

Remember that order for 8m of Pirate bunting, the one I thought wouldn't actually happen? Well it did, it's done, she's very pleased with it and just as importantly (ok maybe more) she's paid for it too! Hip, hip hooray! I'm going to do some Christmas fairs locally in November, hopefully people will be looking for (and buying) christmas presents.... Read more →