its arrived...........

Well I never new this was possible but I won a Major Prize. Infact I'd forgotten I'd even entered this competition!

Simone was surfing the net and saw the update on Scrapbook Creations on line Newsletter:

My Tag is labeled number 3, I didn't take a photo of my creation and I'm guessing I won't get it back. But I'm so thrilled to win such a awesome prize.

I'm a very lucky girl indeed!

The Prize was delivered this morning, what a treat!

Huge Congratulations to the other winners

Debbie Godley, tag number 1

Jean Nichols, tag number 2

Kerri Brown, Tag number 4

Joanne Antivilo, tag number 5

If you girls happen to pass by my Blog please stop in and share your excitement with us.

Talk soon.

I've been surfing some blogs...........

and I found this on Gabbie's blog, thought I'd like to give it a try.
I'd like to TAG it and leave that open for anyone to have a go, I'd love to read your own replies.

1. What did you do in 2006 that you’d never done before?
Same as Gabbie, rang a radio station, three times actually, one of those call was them wanting to put me on air!
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't make them, aren't I slack?
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Nope!
4. Did anyone close to you die?
not last year........
5. What countries did you visit?
Country, yes! Country Victoria!
6. What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006?
I still want my 1967 VW Beetle, Baby Powder Blue,.....I wish!

7. What dates from 2006 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
mmmm none I don't think...........?
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Oh dear Biggest achievement,....Oh Dear,....none,... is that bad?.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Losing my son's Plate at Southland shopping Centre I should have made him keep it in his mouth!
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
All the bloody time, I'm stick of Dr and Hospitals.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
My Blouse Chest, I can cross that one off my List and things I need before I die! There's not much on that list.

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Mine, I'm so bloody good!.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
My sons School Teacher, she was a real treasure.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Bills, where else
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
My Blouse Chest, it was thrilling!
16. What song will always remind you of 2006?
"I wish I was a punk Rocker"
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:

a) happier or sadder? happier, very much.

b) thinner or fatter? fatter! Blahhhhhh.................................

c) richer or poorer? poorer................
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Socialising with the kinder Mums.
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Planning for that stupid Scrapbooking site, what a complete was of time and effort that was!
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
With my family, I find Christmas very hard to tolerate .......
21. Did you fall in love in 2006?
Ha! are you kidding??? I fell in love with hundreds of things, clothes, Shoes, paper, embelishments, wine, hair styles...............
22. How many one-night stands?
Ha! Yeah Right!
23. What was your favorite TV program?
Medium oh and I've discovered Neighbours, I cant stop watching it!
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
Yes, I now that's awful, but its the one mother at school that steps on and crushes nice people, she treats her children awfully. She doesn't work and gets loads of support from the govt, house to live in, pension, money for new clothes..........bloody hell, just reminds me of how hard I've worked, leaving my babies at Child Care , and I still have to pay $50.00 to see a Doctor.
She gets bulked billed and contributes NOTHING to our society. It makes me sick!!!
25. What was the best book you read?
I just love Joy Deitman, great Victorian born and bread novelist. I admire her work, oh and Jodie Picoult.
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Little Birdie, and I'm constantly re discovering the Rolling tones, now they are bad bad boys!
27. What did you want and get?
My Blouse Chest, I still cant believe it!.
28. What did you want and not get?
My Powder Blue VW Beetle...........ho hum......
29. What was your favorite film of this year?
This year and every year " Harold and Maude" Oh, and I saw "Lost in Translation", I LOVED that!
30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I was 39 and I don't get spoilt, this year is going to be different, I will not be ignored!
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Dare I say more money?
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2006?
3/4 pants, espadrilles and long groovy tops, how cool!
33. What kept you sane?
Simone
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
I still love Christian Slater, he's such a mixed up naughty boy!
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
Bloody Wimpy John Howard, what a dickhead!
36. Who did you miss?
The skinny Vicky.
37. Who was the best new person you met?
ummm there is loads,but Jodie come to mind, she is a wonderful person, so helpful and kind.
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2006..
To not be afraid to stand up for your children and myself.
39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.

" So on and on i go, the seconds tick the time out There's so much left to know, and I'm on the road to find out "
CAT STEVENS - On The Road To Find Out

My Heart jumps.........

Just been reading Elsie Flannigan's blog and she has shown us the little things around her apartment that makes her smile,................... I made a mini album of the things I adore in my possession. Which is in a previous post somewhere? LOL

Here are just a few. Will take photos and upload some more tomorrow.

Those cups are really tiny, so sweet they were made chilkdrens tea parties!

I have two Vintage Toy Prams, Bronte enjoys playing with them, but they are still very dear to me. I just adore the cutsy stickers on the side, so tacky!

I love my Enamel jugs, these are reproduction, but I was sucked in by the spots, give me spots anyday, cant get enough of spots and dots!

I have two wooden childrens chairs, tainted , all the white paint chiped and peeling.

There form part of Bronte craft table.

This is a photo is of a reproduction childs rocking chair, the turned back and legs are way to attractive!

Thanks for you comments guys!

My Fairy Angel..............

Gee I love a good Cyber Crop, I've come home early from Torquay with Scrapping in mind. I've missed it so much, I just couldn't wait to get back into the swing of things.

Bugger that the kids love the beach and all the trees to climb and friends to run around with, Mummy has some scrapping to catch up on!

Crafting in Style held their monthly CC last night see link:

http://craftinginstyle.openstores.com.au/

This is my entry to Challenge number 1.

There are three challenges set for the weekend, but I think my limit will be just this one.

As I have a canvass I need to think about and complete.

Bronte was luck enough to be invited to a kinder friends Birthday Party December sometime.

It was a Fairy Party and a special Magical Fairy come and played games with the children and painted their faces, I love this photo of Bronte her face is just adorable!

I'm enjoying Journalling this year and I've overcome my fear of publicly displaying my god awful handwriting!

Load of Doodling, which is always fun, Alison Ellis Design Paper, cant go wrong with those floral papers and Making Memories chipboard Flowers.

Hope your all well girls?

Summer..................

Were back from the beach!!! for a little while anyway. For those of you who dont know, we set up our caravan down at Torquay from December to April every year.

I like to spend the school Holidays down there with the kids, but this year I've come home for a little while.

I miss my scrapping and have so many ideas I need to get down, it was tearing me apart.

I have some photos to share,..... not many mind you, dont know why but I did not get the camera as often as I would normally.

There are always many parties down the beach, last weekend a wonderful lady celebrated her 60th Birthday with a full-on Torquay Party!!

The food was delicious, there was plenty of booze and laughter, its so relaxing that people would just pop off for a swim, only to come back refreshed and ready for more.

It rained all day but that could never dampen the Torquay spirit!

Her family suprised us all with MR Whippy for desert, we all stuffed our faces with Ice Cream and Gelati.....................

I think Jack and Bronte had two helpings!!
Hope everyone is well, I'll talk to you all very soon!

Jacks Letter to Santa........

Dear S-Man,

I'd like the following items delived in time for X-mas, which falls on the 25 of December this year.

1. Hot pepper gum ( 100 packets )

2. Little sister repellent 900 millilitres

3. A moon rock, from the moon.

4.The Playstation 2 games rachet & clank 2

5. Laser tag team ops

6. 2 Robot Butler (one for me & one for Dad)

7. Slurpee machine in my room.

8. Small Cubby house for outside.

9. Air conditioner for cubby house.

10.1,000,000 x stink bombs & a sling shot.

11. 1 block of gold(16cm width x 20cm leangth)

12. 1 block of silver(16cm width x 20cm leangth)

13. 1 block of bronze(16cm width x 20cm leangth)

14. Every season of FUTURAMA (please)

15. Burglar alarm in bed room (near my door)

16. Box full of King sized Picnics (chocalate)

17. A Roboreptile.

18. Every practical joke book ever made.

19. My own flatscreen computer with unlimited downloads.

20. Real money about $150.0021.I-pod mini

21. Starwars Lego

22 & 23. Wheelies (those shoes that have the wheel on the heel)

24.a PS3

25. World peace (if you have time)

P.S. I know I haven't been very good this year but just remember I know where you live, Man!!
Jack John Francis Crawford-Ogge

These awesome S.E.I Rubons from Scrapbook Divas were so easy to use , so funky and bright. So cheep!
Check them out here:http://scrapbookdivas.com.au/products/index.php

I managed to complete a layout and card with still more rubons to spare! For next years projects!!
Pop over to the store and introduce yourself, I'm there and Michelle has loads of stuff planned for the New Year.
2007 is going to be a exciting year for us Divas!
I found myself drawn to Michelle's store a couple of months ago, as she stocked all the embelishments and Papers I adore, and at such reasonable prices.
Delivery is fast and secure, be sure to check out the front page for more of my layouts using products from the store.

If there is anything you need, Michelle is happy to get it in, and don't for get to get her to order two, I dont want to miss out either!
and.........


INTRODUCING FROM THE 28/11/2006 FREE
SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OVER $50.00
at Scrapbook Divas

http://scrapbookdivas.com.au/products/index.php

Keep a watch on my blog for updates and events in 2007 .

I've been taged again..........

This time by the lovely Kerryn, thanks Kerryn, here we go.........
1. NAME: Victoria Jane Crawford
2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? The Queen
3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? ummm last weekend, I do that all the time.
4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? No way!
5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Salami
6. KIDS? No thanks, I have two already.
7. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Yes definatly.
8. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? no, I wish I did.
9. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? Way too much sometimes people dont understand me!
10. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yup!
11. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? No Bloody Way!
12. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Muslie with youghurt.
13. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Never! How anal is that?.
14. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG PHYSICALLY OR MENTALLY? Neither
15. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Gelati
16. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Their clothes.
17. RED OR PINK? Awww do I have to choose?
18. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? My nose.
19. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? No one.......
20. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? Nup.
21. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES YOU ARE WEARING? Stripy pink and white, 100 cotton pj and bare feet.
22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Black, I guess,... thats tricky. 23. FAVOURITE SMELL? an empty tic tac box.
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Doctors
25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Yes, definatly she's a scrapper, like me!
26. FAVOURITE DRINK? Pimms and lemonade or sparkling red.
27. FAVOURITE SPORT TO WATCH? Please SPORT? WATCH?, not on your Nelly!
28. HAIR COLOUR? Brown.
29. EYE COLOR? Blue.
30. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Nope
31. FAVOURITE FOOD? Zuccini and chocolate, mmm and cheese mmm and salad, ohh and youghurt, ummmmm there is just too much of a good thing out there!
32. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDING? Scary Movies
33. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Cinderella Man
34. WHAT COLOUR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Blue
35. SUMMER OR WINTER? Summer
36. HUGS OR KISSES? Hugs
37. FAVOURITE DESSERT? CHOCOLATE anything........
38. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Dunno
39. MOST LIKELY NOT TO RESPOND? Not Sure
40. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING? Historical Novel
41. WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? Homer Simpson
42. WHAT DID YOU WATCH LAST ON TV LAST NIGHT? Nothing
4 3. FAVOURITE SOUNDS? Steam Trains and money coming out of the ATM
44. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? The Stones Man!
45. THE FURTHEST YOU'VE BEEN FROM HOME? England
46. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? I'm so talented, but nothing too special
47. WHEN WERE YOU BORN? 1967
48. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Brighton
49. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO WITH THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.................................buy a VWBeetle and drive off into the sunset...............


I tag Simone and Michelle!

Blouse Chest

Many Many years ago I saw a beautiful chest of drawers in an Antique shop in Geelong, years after that I saw one, revamped so beautifully by a woman who owned and ran a Shabby Chic shop in New Street Brighton,. She had her chest for sale at $595.00!!!

I'm not sure of the origins of these drawers, but I know they were for young ladies to keep their shirts in, all puffed up with tissue paper, to keep them pressed and perfect, how totally wonderful!

I have made recent enquiries, but I'd be grateful if anyone who happens to read my blog and knows of these chests, could leave a comment, thank you.

It was then I thought, before I die, I'd love a Blouse Chest and Baby Powder Blue VW Beetle.

Well it just so happens that my keen eye spotted a Blouse Chest while driving past a second hand dealer in Cente Road Bentleigh.

Such a long long story, and a streesful wait for the store to open, but this chest was on sale for $69.00!!!!!

I couldnt believe my luck, and snatched it up straight away!

Once its repainted and the old, {but beautiful} fabric covered with something funky and pink? {maybe even that Gingham that I adore}

It will be in Bronte's room for her clothes and stuff, look how tall it is! She can barely see over the top.

Way way to special..............

oh Christmas Tree....................

The kids decorated the tree this year, thought I'd show you how it all looks.
Bonnie at Bon's Scraps is interested in seeing your tree, so why dont you pop over and upload a photo, you could just be lucky enough to win a prize, here's the link:http://www.bonsscraps.com.au/ Can you see the little mouse and a scrapbooking decoration?


Bronte pulling her best Christmas Grinch face.

The tree is up and I wanted to share with you.

The kids did the decorating themselves, I think they did a terrific job!

and here they are.....................

Olivia lives a few doors down and she visits us daily, she often will come in complaining and talking alot, she likes loads of cuddles and as quickly as she came, she off again. Jack loves cats, and on this day she sat on his tiny lap, contented, while he played computer games, her eyes were half closed most of the time in sheer bliss of all the attention she was getting from Jack. These are great memories.
Opps just realised you have seen this, but I cant delete it, so bad luck girls!


Like Brontes hat?, well she stole it from Santa! As you can see she, was caught on camera frolicking in the bay at Ricketts Point wearing his hat. Sprung Bad Bronte!

This layout was done for Charmaine and Karlene's new venture on Charmaine's blog

http://ourbrightstarsandus.typepad.com/123challenge/

Go and check out this challenge there is loads of prizes and heaps of scrapping to be inspired by and I'm sure the girls would love to see new work.

Trouble...........

Hello, yes yes I know I've been missing.
We had a few bugs on this computer but they are all gone now.
Just a quick note to say I'm back and I've been scrapping. hehehe
Off to work this morning, blahhhh! so sometime tonight I'll give you all and update

Its that time again.................

Olivia is the next door neighbours cat who visites us daily, she is talkative and very very sweet.

Here are some more layouts, seems I've turned into a weekend scrapper, oh well, we dont question Mr Mojo! He comes and goes as he pleases!!!!

These were based on two challenges on The Scrappers Stash monthly Cyber Crop:

http://www.thescrappersstash.com.au/shop/

Lets get into the spirit.......

Mrs Clause has submitted and created her very own blog!


http://www.karensscrappin.com.au/xmasblog/

Follow this link and read all about the wonderful life she shares with Santa, and if you add her blog link to yours, and you could be eligible to win a $50.00 prize from KSK!
Go for it Ladies!,
oh and
Merry Christmas!

Weekend of Scrapping....

Well I'm happy with my efforts this weekend,
Crafting in Style:http://craftinginstyle.openstores.com.au/
Had their CC this weekend starting Friday night, Jolene set some inspiring Challenges,This one I have here is of Jacks friend Cody and his patience with the never ending demands put upon him by Bronte. I discovered them outside, in the sandpit, feeding the Baby Born, only to see it wee and do poo!
Totally the funniest thing I've seen a 10 year old boy do!

This layout was based on Challenge two of the cyber crop, the requirements were to use no Pattened Paper, Chipboard was allowed and could be altered, the Title required to be hand cut. I struggled and struggled with one layout, that one soon ended up in the bin, this second one came to me minutes before I went to bed! Don't you hate that!

Christmas is just around the corner

well I can totally blame Fleur for all this madness, "she started it!"
I was up for a challenge and challenged I was!
I think,... now I'm not totally sure
but I think,.. I cant stop myself!
One for teacher one for mum one for one for sissy and one for the boss!
Helppppppp!!!! someone stop me!!!!

Brother

Well, hello fellow scrappers, I know it's been a while in between posts. It's all due to the scrapper's block I continually find myself in. If anyone has a remedy I'd love to hear it.

But only if it involves more alcohol!

My last post received some thoughtful comments and I'm eternally grateful to you all for taking the time to pop by. Thank you!

Alison Ellis have released their new range, and although the papers aren't to my liking, I'm continually suprising myself with the ease with which these layouts are coming to me. This last was done using paper from their "Impressions" range.

I was inspired by a challenge posted on Scrapbookingtop50. http://www.scrapbookingtop50.com.au/frontpage/html/

The challenge was to create a layout for under $10.00. I've never ever attempted such a thought provoking task and was thrilled to have completed it for around $8.95!

So pop over and check out the awesome challenges this month, I'd love to see what you come up with.

Until next time Wally Watchers!

Love to all

Vicky

Grumpy Bum

Hello fellow Bloggers, I can't recall uploading this layout before, and I just cant help myself but share a little more!
What a grumpy bum!!!
I've been playing around with this new blog, its much easier for a novice like me to move around and post new items.
Its my last CC at Zig Zag as a DT member tonight, I'm looking forward to "playing around" again as I missed the buzz of surfing the many Scrapbooking websites around, and I'm looking forward to new challenges and lots of lovely inspirational work.

The CC theme for tonight is " Trick or Treat" So pop over about 7pm and join in the fun! We have arranged Trivia and two rounds of Bingo, loads of inspirational Challenges, including two Ziglets Challenges,
http://http://www.zigzagscrapbooking.com.au/index.php
Hope you can all come and make my send off a special one!
I'll talk to you all very soon!

Halloween.............

Here we go be spooked!




What a scray little boy!

and another...........

Well now I'm all scrapped out, here is another from Allison Ellis " Impression " range, awesome blue! Thanks For Looking!!

About time..................

I was Challenged, Last night was Chookscraps CC and the challenges were right up my alley, so to speak! This 2nd layout I've done using AED papers, http://www.alisonellisdesign.com.au/
their new "IMPRESSION" range ia awesome.
This layout is of my Nana who passed away sometime in the late 1970's, I've used Melissa Francess tiny little key locks and one of the many MM hat pins, too cute, and you all know, I cant stop myself from using Fabric! I did a nother shop Friday and acquired some more fantastic pieces, just loving the vintage fabrics, busting to use more. Heidi Swapp Letters and the ever so faithful Making Memories Foam stamps .


Ok, the 1st image, is another layout using AED "Girl Stripe" the Challenge here was to create a layout using the words or words "trick or treat" and three triangles. This has a funny story behind it . You all know Bronte had a party at the local Fairy Shop, well while there the children were taught a little bit of Magic, by Fairy Rose.
You may like to try this at home?
Are you sick of plain old boring lemonade, well if you shut your eyes very tightly and repeat the words " I wish " " I wish " and concentrate very hard, your plain boring old lemonade will magicly change colour!
We practice this magic at home, but last night unfortunatly I poured a little too much magic{food dye} into the lemonade bottle and after a couple of sips we all started to feel ill!!
No I'm not trying to poison my children!! Please!
The photos of Bronte's green mouth looked great in the camera, but when I printed them out, opps......... we had run out of Ink, so all the photos came out, much to my amusement GREEN!
Talk soon Girls!

Top50 Cyber Crop....

Was last weekend, Now my memory is not that good but I think I managed two layouts, A Thing of Beauty and this one............ "My Friend".
Scrapblocked again, just cant find the motivation, maybe I'll have something special to show you all next week, have a great weekend everyone!

A thing of beauty..........

A thing of beauty is a joy for ever:
Its loveliness increases; it will never
Pass into nothingness; but still will keep
A bower quiet for us, and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.
Therefore, on every morrow, are we wreathing
A flowery band to bind us to the earth,
Spite of despondence, of the inhuman dearth
Of noble natures, of the gloomy days,
Of all the unhealthy and o'er-darken'd ways
Made for our searching: yes, in spite of all,
Some shape of beauty moves away the pall
From our dark spirits...
-- John Keats

Witchiepoo!!

Ahhhh, Halloween is getting closer and the Kids just love dressing up, I love scrapping these photos . How cute is this little Witchiepoo??

Big Birthday Girl

Well what a start to the day, Bronte woke up to her Birthday presents, a Calico Bear and textas to write on her bear with, a [pink] My Little Pony, with long beautiful hair and a set of Paints.
She was so good all day, taking phone calls from relatives wishing her a happy birthday, and later at 4.30 she had her very own Fairy Shop Birthday Party!!
Fairy Rose made Bronte feel very special and she received a lovey doll, lolly bag, heart balloon sparkles on her face, hair clips and a bracelet!!!!!!
School next year and she is so ready. It was just about the best Party that any little girl could ever dream of!

Wonder

Well I kinda had another of those weekends, where I was hanging out for inspiration, I always want to scrap, but cant find the motivation .
Chookscraps sent me an e-mail, they were having a impromptu Cyber Crop, and I quickly popped over and found a challenge I was interested in.
The idea was to "scraplift" from a layout in the Gallery.
How easy is that? I didn't have to flick trough mags to find something appealing, I stayed on line and found a layout which suited what I wanted to do.
I'm pretty sure the winner has been announced and it wont be me, so am taking the chance to show it here.
I've added fabric, what else??? and white washed the paper it was way too bright, left the chipboard raw, thats always fun, you might not be able to see but the large Monogram 'B' continues to say Baby.......................................

Boo!

We are all very excited to announce ZigZag October Cyber Crop, "Trick or Treat"

http://www.zigzagscrapbooking.com.au/index.php

27th October starting at 7.30pm,
Hope you can all come?
We will be asking everyone to upload photos of their children, or themselves dressed up as something spooky,
so if your keen, you dont need to be a scrapper just upload a photo in our Gallery and join in the fun!
I just about used up all my expensive Body Shop eye liner making these kids scrary!!
Like the layout?, please leave a comment,
I've used balck cardstock and Basic Grey PP, fabric, a lovely white flower I've cut in half, and just so lightly outlined Bronte, by adding dots around her figure to show her cape, using Uniball White Gel pen. Catcha ya soon everyone.