Layouts, LSBS and lots more

Actually, the 'lots more' bit is just work really. Lots and lots of work. I am loving my new job and feel like I am hitting my groove now that I am over a month in.

It helped to have had the chance to escape for a few days to the 4th Annual Little Scrapbook Shop Retreat a couple of weeks ago...what a fantastic weekend!

I managed to scrap quite a bit between, teaching, chatting and helping out around the place. It was the best retreat, seriously...so relaxing and fun with just enough naughtiness to make it hilarious!
I am sure I lost my uterus sometime during Belle's Ball...oh my! I will never look at rub-ons in quite the same way ;) And that's as much as I'll say about that...

I have even managed to have a few of my retreat layouts accepted for publication which is a great feeling...I haven't submitted anything for some time.

I was asked to teach at this year's retreat and chose the gorgeous Basic Grey Olivia collection for my class. I love this line and the class went really well...the ladies produced some amazing layouts.

Cath has the stunning new Prima lines instore right now and I managed to snaffle some at the retreat and have a play.

I also came home with some Basic Grey Wander papers and embellishments...so good for the little man in your life and perfect for travel pages.

This layout is one I did for a 45 minute challenge at the retreat. One layout completed in 3/4 of an hour...sure thing. That's what die cut papers are made for!

I got to use some of my strawberry photos on a double layout. Who could resist some October Afternoon with it's sweet strawberry diecuts! A simple, straightforward layout, this one :)

I love Studio Calico and their paper ranges. Ecclectic mixes of pattern and colour right up my alley.

Gorgeous new My Minds Eye ranges with glitter galore. We were all covered with the stuff!

One of the best Sassafrass ranges for some time. I love this gorgeous range with it's stunning colours and slightly understated patterns, compared to their usual stuff.

This layout is one I used to host my challenge at the Clayton's Retreat...the retreat for those who did not make it to retreat!

It's been fantastic to scrap again after a few weeks of very little. I am planning to pull out my supplies a little more often and have some crafty time to myself now that I am finding a better work/life/family balance....well here's hoping!

I also plan to spend some quality time with my new camera this weekend...can't wait to get better acquainted with my new baby.