Cutest measuring cups ever!

I've had my eye on these online for quite a while and always balked at the price tag. I already have lovely measuring cups...gorgeous red and white ceramic cups. They are indulgent, fancy measuring cups that are more than adequate for all of my measuring needs.

But these little sweeties are different.

They are Matryoshka measuring cups! The tops and bottoms are all different sized cups that fit inside each other like little Russian Goddesses of baking!

Even better was that they were only $20. They are too good to actually use though, of course. They will just have to stay lined up on my bench, keeping guard over my ceramic measuring cups.

Sometimes...

...You read something and it changes the way you view the world. I happened upon this blog post today and it has changed. my. world.
I cried and cried throughout the entire post, not only for the beautifully written story, but for the amazing photographs that so succinctly capture the entire event. You just have to read this. I wonder what my reaction would have been in that same situation?

Dreaming in Digital

Ever since my Photoshop was fixed I have been playing with my new digital kits. I love being able to scrap with my laptop in front of the TV or under the doona...even though it is sweltering hot here right now and no-one is under a doona in this house!

This layout features Mikaela and Jenna at lachie's circus party last week...so cute!

And one of Lachie and Jenna on the same day. Aren't they sweet? Jenna is Little Miss Elusive as far as taking photos go, so the fact that I have 2 gorgeous photos of my niece to scrap is a lovely miracle ;)

Digi, OTP and traditional in one post!

I seriously need a medal for my efforts this week. I do. No such medal exists of course, but if one did I'd have earned it :)

I finally managed to get my Photoshop working properly and sourced some new gorgeous digi kits today (thanks to my more digi savvy sister :) I decided to digi scrap this photo of Mikaela taken on her 11th birthday.

I also managed to create a layout using the new Basic Grey Origins range. Oh.My.Goodness! This range is amazing. I tend to get a little gushy over all sorts of paper ranges but this one is just stunning. I adore yellow and use it a lot lately so this range particularly appealed to me right now.  

Miss Piper, my niece, on a visit to my pplace recently. This kid is seriously hilarious :)

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While playing with this yummy range I made a sweet framed layout for my friends using photos I took of their cute little girls a few weeks back.

One more layout to share - one that I forgot to share a few weeks back after the Scrapbook Princess 'reunion' crop. One of the boys with my Dad :)

 

It is very late and I have had a huge week already. I am thinking it's time to get into bed with my old primary school friend Trixie.

Did you not just love Trixie Belden? Any other fans out there? My awesome Uncle and Aunty are second hand book dealers and sourced these for me. They smell old and funky and downright fabulous as only old paperbacks can. Love, love, love delving into my childhood faves.

Roll up, Roll up!

Today was my nephew Lachlan's 1st birthday party :) My amazing sister threw a spectacular circus themed party and we had a brilliant time! I was in charge of taking photos which was a lot of fun with so much colour and action!

Gorgeous popcorn cupcakes with mini marshmallows fashioned into 'popcorn'. So clever and delicious too!

Lots of circus themed decorations. Rich and I were able to provide popcorn, slushy and fairy floss machines from church which added to the circus feel.

Hot dog stand and prize table.

The photo booth. I spent a good portion of my day taking photos of every single guest in the booth. The kids especially loved it! Lots of costume items in there to dress up in for a photo :)

Mikaela

Ethan

Connor

Jarred

Rich and I hehe...

My niece Jenna

My other niece Piper. Such a wag :)

Sideshow Alley

Fairy Floss! Cotton Candy for my US readers ;)

Not quite ready to blow candles this year though he liked the flame!

Cream Pies...look out Uncle Kevin!!!!

What a great sport he was! Poor man was assaulted time after time with cream pies and still had a grin on his face ;)

Sack races

It was the best birthday party and we all had such a great time. All of the signs and posters were designed by my other sister Rachel. The whole party was just perfect. Can't wait to see what is in store for next year!

February Classes for Scrapbooks Etc

I have two new layouts prepared for my February classes at Scrapbooks Etc this month and am in love with the gorgeous products Lyndal has chosen for the kit!

A lovely mix of Pink Paislee, Making Memories and Jenni Bowlin papers with some tags, tickets and tassles thrown in for good measure :)

There are a few places still available for my February classes so if you are in Brisbane and would like to make these two layouts, click on the link above for more details about how to book :)There are loads of other classes available all month long so check us out!