An Interesting Life

I love how there is a curse that goes 'may you lead an interesting life'.  Some days (to be honest, alot of days) I crave banality.  I yearn for uneventfulness (if that is such a word) and boredom.  There always seems to be some sort of drama lurking around the corner.
For now, though, I am choosing to focus on the good events that are occuring.  Only 3 more sleeps until 'Operation Tregenza'!
I can't remember if I have mentioned that that is what Rachel and I are calling our upcoming trip to Adelaide to do an All Day Scrap at Seriously Scrapbooking which is Jane Tregenza's shop.
I'm very excited, I've never been to Adelaide, and am only slightly worried that I will probably freeze. (it's Winter, but here in Brisbane I get away with wearing a t-shirt and jeans most of the time during the day) One very helpful customer today said that I should quiz the very next elderly lady I see and ask her where she gets her thermals.  I thought that might be a bit too risky and I'd end up being beaten over the head with a sturdy handbag ;)

Anyhoo, I'll leave you with this pic, I took it last week or so during the school holidays.  It's of Connor (in the middle) and his BFF's BJ and Noah. I was walking behind them with Hamish so it's a bit blurry but I don't mind, I love it.

Look after yourselves, Bloggers, be kind to each other and to yourself, you never know what life will throw at you.
B

The Immortal Class

Hello!
Yes, I'm still alive.  I know that some of you may have wondered if I'd fallen off the face of the Earth, but rest assured I am still here.
For those that have been into the shop or went to the show, you will know that I have been working like the proverbial!
 One reason is the ever-popular Vintage Journal Class that I've been teaching.  I can't take the credit for the popularity though - the class is one that I did with the fabulous Jane Tregenza.  I'm particularly giddy with excitement at the moment as I'm off to Adelaide in July with one of my gal pals Rachel to stay at Jane's for a couple of days and do an all day crop at her store.  (yay!)

 The other classes that I have been teaching alot has been the Take-Away menu folder (one of my favourite creations - it's a spiral bound book that you make with pockets to put your T/A menu's in!)

 I've also been teaching my Tree-mendous cards (that Fiona loves a pun ;)

My favourite is the card with the girl on the swing, the set also comes with a boy on a tyre swing that you could add instead (very cute.)

Anyway, I'm off to have a hot shower to attempt to warm up (it's freezing! And apparently last night was the coldest night in 2 years - brrr)

I'll try not to be such a stranger ;)
Thanks for stopping by!
B

Vintage Panels Class Tomorrow

Hey there Bloggers.  Just thought I'd do a quick post of a class I'm teaching tomorrow.  It's from a class I did with Jane Tregenza a little while ago.  I had to alter it a little to suit the stock we have in store but I still love it.

 

It's a 3-hour rather than a 2-hour class as there are alot of techniques involved, so I might have to stock up on Berocca ;)

I also finally finished my last technique card (so the class is a trio rather than a duo) and that is running for the first time this Sunday.

Love those retro colours!  There's something about orange and brown that really appeals to me. Much to everyone else's dismay ;)

Anyway, time to get the kids organised for the day.  Have a great Wednesday!
B

What's in it?

Vintage Panels

Papers:Graphic 45, Kaisercraft.  Chipboard: Imaginarium Designs. Stamps: Delish, Hero Arts.  Flowers: Prima. Words: Collections.

Technique Trio

Stamps: Stampendous, Hero Arts.  Ribbon: Prima, Vandoras.  Patterned Paper: MME.  Ink and Ink Pads:  Tim Hotlz.

Just a Quick Hello

Hey there bloggers!  Sorry I've been a slacker in the posting department ;) it's been chaos around here, I keep optimistically waiting for it to settle down a bit (snort) I don't like my chances any time soon.
I thought that I would quickly post some pics of the Jane Tregenza class I went to last week.

The ladies hard at work ;)

Hmmm...I do look a little over-excited and stalker-ish ;)

I sat next to the lovely Deborah Dowling

What a ghastly pic!  I look 9 months pregnant urrghh!

 Anyway, ignoring the ghastly pics ;) I had a fabulous time - as I always do in Jane's classes.  She taught us how to make a book (which I'm holding above) I've just got to finish adding some finishing touches and then I shall post some pics of the finished product. 
Have a great night,
B