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Anthea from Scrapbook Savvy provided two challenge sketches for January and I got busy and got both done (ages ago but I have only just added them to the gallery!). These were my takes on the sketches ...
This is the second sketch - I {heart} those Sassafras flowers and was just waiting for the perfect layout to add them too.
Sorry for the photo heavy post!
I have been scrapping up an absolute storm so heaps to share in the coming days ...
Cheers
Kim
Today I had my weight watchers weigh in and I have now officially lost 30kg - basically in the last 7 months. To say I am stoked is an understatement, however, there is still a long way to go ... and I am up for it!!!!
What excites me even more is my increased fitness and energy. I even shocked (in a good way) my trainer at the gym on saturday morning when I completely rocked an ab exercise that she said "I am not sure if anyone is going to be able to do this one, but give it a go". YEY me!
I will let you all know when I pass 40kgs!
Also finalised bookings for our June Fiji holiday to Treasure Island today - yey! Definitely going to have lost at least another 10kgs before we head off there and I spend 10 days in swimmers!
Ok, now onto scrapbooking ...
This layout is using products mainly from the latest Studio Calico kit. Got myself a little bit arty with the paint and stamp!
I LOVED this kit - I have used everything but a few scraps - made so many layouts from it.
I am off to watch Top Gear!
Cheers
Kim
There is a step by step tutorial on how to make the felt flower on this page ....
on the Storyboard Kits blog.
Another layout to share ...
Photo taken not long after Gary's 45th birthday - thus the playing cards. This layout was made using a Studio Calico kit from a couple of months ago. I have been giving my Studio Calico kits an absolutel thrashing lately trying to get as much from them as I can - awesome kits.
Photo is by the talented Janine Kaye.
Cheers
Kim
So this was the last of my layouts using the January Storyboard Kits kit ...
I have been scrapping up a storm lately so I will have lots to share once everything is photographed. In fact I had a little mid week scrap date today with Amanda, which was heaps of fun. The kids had a great day too playing together - so win win really. The only problem is we scrapped on the dining room table and now I have scrapcrap everywhere and need to clean it up :o(
Anyway - off to get it done!
Cheers
Kim
Jillibean soup is starting to release sneak peaks of their upcoming CHA releases on the blog! Spotted owl soup is up today and it is such a great range ... perfect for birthdays or just the everyday. There are going to be heaps of giveaways too - so pop on over and keep an eye out for a chance to WIN!!!
If you are in American, GCD also has a great competition going where you can win a trip to Brave Girls camp! GCD has also had lots of sneaks of upcoming CHA releases if you scroll back through the blog. GCD will ba having more competitions in the lead up to CHA so keep an eye out.
Another layout from the January Storyboard Kits kit ...
It is a pretty busy layout, but I love how it turned out. Lots of layering and dimension.
The title is cut with my MM slice.
OK, that is it for me - I am off to the gym for a solid workout. Being in Sydney for work yesterday meant no exercise, so I am looking forward to it today.
Cheers
Kim
Thanks for all of the lovely comments on yesterday's post. I am hoping to hit a very large milestone in my journey in the next couple of weeks, so I will update when that happens.
Now, another layout from the beautiful January Storyboard Kits kit ...
I love the touches of the kelly green on this layout - perfect with my top!
The flower is handmade using a piece of felt in the kit - I then sprayed it with mists to get it this colour.
The remember is cut using my slice. I love it when I pull it out and use it - must clean up enough so that it can be out all the time rather than just kit time!
That's it from me tonight. I am off to Sydney tomorrow for work (hoping I might be able to squeeze in a bit of a walk when I get home since I will miss the gym).
Cheers
Kim
I was thinking this morning how different things are now from 6 months ago! I woke up this morning to a very overcast, hot and muggy day - a perfect day for lounging around inside with the air conditioning on. But no, I got up, got the family organised and we headed off to the pool to swim laps. I figured it was a hot day so who cared if it rained a little while we had a swim! I swam 1km (20laps) while Gary kept an eye on Benson and then Gary swam his laps while I walked up and down the pool with a large 5 year old clinging to me!
We then got washed and changed (me into my walking gear) enjoyed a coffee and then I walked 45 mins home while Gary and Benson drove home. I feel great! Although a little tired this afternoon. Now I am going to enjoy some scrapping time in the aircon. Cause man was it HOT walking home and the occassional shower only made it WORSE!
What amazed me is how good I felt when I got home - yes, I was hot, tired and sweaty - but I felt good. 6 months ago, I could not have even done the swim, flat out contemplated a 45 min walk afterwards (mind you, it would have taken me considerably longer than 45 mins 6 months ago too).
At the moment I try to walk a couple of times a week (usually in excess of an hour each time), swim at least 1km two times a week, gym 5 to 6 times a week. Soon Zumba will start again so that will be once a week, and outdoor training sessions begin mid February on a Saturday morning. So the mix will change a little in a couple of weeks. However, I like mixing it up and I think I get better results that way.
After a bit of thinking, I have some goals for this year:
I think that is it - can you see my change in focus - all goals are fitness focused! Don't worry there will still be plenty of scrapping going on. I have already done 10 layouts this year, though a few are for DT commitments so I can't share them yet.
Talking about scrapping, here is one of my layouts using the January Storyboard Kits kit (which is sold out - sorry!) ...
I am off to watch a movie and scrap. Have a great afternoon.
Kim :o)
to post my top ten layouts of 2010 but I am too tired to go through them tonight and make a selection! Instead I will share with you the latest sketch over at Inspired Blueprints ....
Night all I am off to bed - knackered today after a session at the gym this morning and a long walk tonight with a friend.
Cheers
Kim
The second challenge that I did over at Savvy was to scrap an important event from 2010. I decided to scrap Benson's little graduation from Kindy ...
The papers I used are a mix. The background is a new KI Memories Calendar paper (comes pre-sewn!). Then there is some October Afternoon older school range (and rubons) and an old KI Memories school range (including the clip) too. The background is made by misting over some punched stars and then removing the stars.
Cheers
Kim
