Sneak Peeks

My new classes for December are open for bookings at Scrapbooks Etc and are filling fast! My November classes all filled, and went really well, which was wonderful. I am loving the Scrapbooks Etc team and really enjoy working in such an amazing and beautiful store packed with yummy new products. 
Here are some peeks at my new class for next month...

I have used the gorgeous new Bella Blvd Super Stud range of papers, tags and stamps to create two fun boy themed layouts. Pop over here if you are in Brisbane and would like to do one of my classes...I'd love to have you there! 

Bah Humbug!

It's almost time to put out the annual Leworthy Christmas letter. A clever and witty three page newsletter, full of family photos and good news stories from the past year...at least that's what I'm going for ;)

And to accompany the writing of the annual Christmas letter is the yearly endeavour to capture the perfect photo of the feral four. Easier said than done!

This one is pretty much the closest thing to great that we are going to get. If you squint a little, it is pretty much perfect :) No-one is pinching or hitting their siblings, and the black and white hides the grass stains...nice!

This one is also not too bad...you'd never even guess that Jarred was muttering threats of mutiny under his breath would you?!

This is a more realistic representation of how the photo shot went down *sigh*

The choking child....

The hidden child....

...and the fallen child. 

In the end I decided this was as close to Holiday Cheer we were going to get...and it made me smile :)...even if my Nanna will be horrified hehe...

Movember

First of all, let me say that I gave it a really good go. I tried my very best...but failed dismally. It is currently November, and try as a might, I have not been able to grow a mo. So this is as good as it gets for me...

My mo for Movember. I'll try to do better next year. 

Rustic Charm

On the Kaisercraft blog today you will find a little sample of the fantastic digital mega-kit, Rustic Charm. My digital layout using this great kit is featured today, alongside Sandra's amazing hybrid cards. The elements were perfect for my photos of the kids from the weekend, especially after I created a vintage workflow in Photoshop to mute the colours in the photo to better match the soft-toned kit.

Do you need some new digi kits? I think you do...pop on over here for some great value kits and elements. 

Hideaway

Hideaway is a gorgeous new digital scrapbooking kit created by Kaisercraft Digital. My creative team layout using this kit was featured in this week's Kaisercraft newsletter. 

Kaisercraft will be releasing many beautiful new kits in the coming weeks, so pop on over to stock up on new digi goodies. Many hybrid layouts and projects are due to be featured too, so keep an eye on their blog.

Heat relief

With temperatures reaching scorching levels this week, the kids have had a little relief in the paddling pool when water restrictions allow. 

Master Connor received a new swimming cap for his swim lessons a couple of days ago and, true to his costume wearing habit, has worn it non-stop for 2 days. He gave it a trial run in the paddling pool yesterday afternoon. He is such a card!

He is still all eyes and eyebrows...waiting for him to grow into them.........

And the smooshed up eye effect. Attractive yes? Great for the peripheral vision ;)

Bless his little lycra swim cap...he cracks me up :)

New look

Did you notice that my blog has a new look? Thanks to my sister Rachel, digital designer extraordinaire, I have a customised makeover for my blog :) Every few months she tells me she has some new elements to play with and then surprises me with a new look...how lucky am I?! 
I love, love, love this gorgeous retro look, and asked her to make me some bottlecap buttons for my sidebar...and she did! Love them :)


Just a quick card share today. I attended a 21st last night and had to make  a card as I forgot to buy one. I am a very average card maker! Scrapping is no problem, but shrink that format down to card size and I have a mild panic attack LOL!!

Today was one of those rare Sunday afternoons when we had nothing to do! No plans, no parties, no jobs...all free, fun time. After much begging, the kids were allowed to play with the hose and the dinky little plastic pool for a little while, even though it was the middle of the day and stinking hot! They had a blast!

It took me right back to when my sisters and I were kids and used to spend hours in the backyard with hoses, sprinklers, slip-and-slides and wading pools...so much simple, clean (pardon the pun) fun :)

Treat Tins

It is the Little Scrapbook Shop Cybercrop this weekend and I have posted a tutorial to make these sweet little gift tins.

Pop on over there for the full instructions on how to make these cute little gifts. They would be perfect for teacher presents or Christmas gifts this year :)

I also have my very first blog layouts up for A2Z Scraplets :) I was so excited to play with their gorgeous chipboard embellishments and had trouble deciding what to use first! 

Miss Mikaela - using the new A2Z corner words.

Lethal Ethan 'Horror Head' using A2Z's new Web and spiders.

If you are wanting a fantastic sketch challenge, pop on over to the A2Z blog to join in with the November sketch competition. Win fantastic prizes and make a gorgeous layout in the process...win, win!

Cybercropping!

Join us for our monthly Cybercrop at Little Scrapbook Shop this weekend. Loads of fun gift ideas for Christmas, teacher gifts or any special occasion!

I'm home!

I flew in today from Bangkok after almost two weeks traveling in Thailand. We visited villages, schools and communities, far off the tourist strips, which were the most incredible and humbling experiences. We traveled for days in the back of a pick-up truck, dodging potholes, scooters and cattle.

We also played traditional tourist for the last few days in Bangkok...shopping, sight-seeing and eating all manner of food-on-a-stick!

Some of these photos were taken on our day trip to Laos which was a highlight of the trip. Truly amazing and indescribable.

It is after midnight and I can't sleep, even though I am shattered. Technically, seeing as morning has sort of broken, it is now my birthday :) I really should get some sleep!

One very exciting piece of news that I received whilst away, was the announcement of my new Design Team position with Kaisercraft Digital! I am so excited to be working with the amazing team of Ladies that make up the very first digi design team for kaisercraft. So many gorgeous digi kits from one of Australia's leading scrapbooking manufacturers!
Checkout the blog post here to see the announcement!