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The scrap spaces overhall

Yup it happened! It was well overdue!
With the introduction of the new clip it up system, It was only right that after getting all of my stock out of the baskets I would need a huge tidy and reshuffle in the space. And....for those of you that have been uming and arghing about the clip it up....STOP IT! BUY IT NOW it weill be the best organisational money you wil spend! Seriously I have not been a gadgety or faddy type person. Just use what works for me, but let me tell you I have rethought this since my clip-it-up arrived. This is seriously cool!
So here they are.....the before and after shots!

Can't tell you how much this unity made a difference, and you get heaps of clips with them. I have used all mine...lol...but hey....that is what it is for right?

Ok. now I have to share. Yes I know some of you will cringe but hey.....that is life.
Yesterday I went to se a guy called Jim. He is probably not your average guy, but he is an amazing artist and a nice guy so I thought yeah I can trust him....'To do what?" you ask....well to Tattoo me. I have some bigger work coming up this year. A dream of mine for the last few years to memorialise my kids and my angels so I can't wait for that but this was just so very me. I drew it, took it in and voila!!! I love it. Will heal more over the next day or so and the pink will show more and more.

It is not for everyone but I am thrilled with my 'E'. It is perfect. No it didn't hurt there! Infact I was shocked at how painless it was. Like a scratch with a toothpick. Actually this arm has had a beating lately after buring myself really bad on the heatgun I have, then burning myself on my iron. Something about burning it, so this was nothing! Will be sure to share the more colourful, larger, memorial tattoo once it is completed, later in the year.

Ok....Off to TM tonight for the fortnightly moonlight....yah!

A super big hug going out to my friend Kim tonight who has lost a most precious mum! Hugs for you babe. Stay strong!

Ok....off for now.

hugs
e

My baby girl turns 11

You it goes without saying, that when there are 6 members of a family there always seems to be a birthday coming and going. Last month my eldest turned 17 this month the younger girl turned 11. I still struggle with how fast the last 11 years have gone and just what we have done inside that time, but here she is. A gorgeous wee thing full silver lined clouds and flying horses....magic lives inside her. She loves everything she recieves for her birthday, including the new fluffy flannell jammies (even though it is a little warm for them yet.But ,especially the new stereo with Ipod dock she got after her old cd/radio thingie died. Needless to say she hasn't been out of her room much...lol

Today we went to see 'Night at the Museum 2' and they loved it. As I type she is watching a movie in her room with her pal Isobelle. So lovely.
Happy birthday sweetie!

Now this.....this handsome youn g man is my eldest boy playing his first game with his new WA soccer side. Sorry about the socks mate! *slack mummy hadn't collected his new nice black ones with white tops....dang they would have looked better in these pics too right!*
Thi boy is a natural. He seems to get into just the right spot and know exactly how to tap the ball. He was even seen running towards the sideline to keep the ball alive and realised he couldn't turn on it and play it off to someone so he (using the back of his heel) tapped it inside to another player....nice skills huh!
Love watching this guy!

Tomorrow we have a family BBQ which is always a nice gathering and then a nice quiet week. Might even get a jump on the classes for the upcoming Boyanup Retreat with the amazing crew from Scrapboxx
If you haven't booked you should get on to it as I know places are filling. Should be an amazing weekend!

Hope you have a sensational weekend!
Hugs
e

OH WHAT A NIGHT

Friday night brought the biggest week on the calendar so far for the girls at TM, to a manificient close. It was the birthday crop. Formal was the dress and sadly I have shamelessly posted this from the lovely Kris' blog. She can be seen next to me in the group waiter picture....love it.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

5th Birthday Moonlight

Well As promised here are some photos from last night..

Don't you just love the little Red Carpet... LOL

Everyone was asked to dress using paper craft stuff.. Here is Amanda ~ ( Who ended up winning the best dressed..You go Girl..)

 

Sonya, Tracey, Evana and I were waiters for the night.. With our little bow ties and "TM"

Tea towels..

I don't think much scrapping was done..More chatting and Drinking ~ I think!!

This is Amanda who won the Basicgrey Bag I donated to the night for being the best dressed. That costume was all crepe paper...it was gorgeous! Amanada also won the draw to have a layout scrapped by me for her part in the cancer wall art project. check it out below.

We all had such a great night down at the shop last night to Celebrate Tomorrows Memories 5th Birthday. All the Ladies went to such a great effort to get dressed up and participate in the spirit of the night.. To Vicki, Jo and Clori, Thank you so much for allowing me to work in such a great shop, you should be so proud of your efforts throughout the whole week and deserve a well earned rest!!

 

WE RAISED NEARLY $650 FOR CANCER!!! THAT IS HUGE FOR A LITTLE SHOP FULL OF WARM PEOPLE HAPPY TO GIVE SO THANKS EVERYONE.!

I TOLD YOU IT WAS BIG!!!!!

TM's Birthday Super Special

OFF STOREWIDE

WEDNESDAY 13TH MAY 2009
(Floor stock only)

Come celebrate with us on…
WEDNESDAY 13 MAY for our 5TH BIRTHDAY
OPENING HOURS: 9AM TO 9PM

HERE’S WHAT IS HAPPENING ON WEDNESDAY:
· Super Special – 25% off storewide.
. Random giveaways.

. Come in and wish us a happy birthday and you will receive a ticket into the draw to win…. A photographic session to the value of $225.00 kindly donated by Sharon Manning! This is a fabulous prize where you will have the opportunity to have a private photo session for 1 hour on location with Sharon herself. The Sharon Manning photographic session prize will be drawn at 8.30pm by Sharon.

. Collections Art Box class with Maxine Hazebroek and Audrey Underwood at 6.30pm.

. Open until 9pm for late night trading.

Plus for every $70.00 you spend in one transaction this month, you will go in the draw to win this amazing prize!

A Clip-it-up Base Unit, Top Tier and Embellishments valued at

approximately $300.00.

We look forward to celebrating our 5th Birthday with you :)

Why does nothing last????

Why does all things house related have to all completely die at the same moment, week or month??? Is this some sort of conspiracy that the manufacturers have? Is thee a certain time on the clock during a day when all the printers around the world that left the factory at a certain time all say..."I am done. I am tired....dam thing....I am outta here" ??? The same with the cameras? The washers, the dryers. I dunno. I seems like a conspiracy but alas the printer spat it!

So The new Pixma by Canon has made its way into the scraproom. I mean I love Canon ....no argument. I love the individual ink tanks (for economic reasons) I love the print quality.....I love everything! I know there are great printers out there but this one rocks. It is just the later version of the old but all I need....unless I was of course wanting to print up to 12"but couldn't justify the money.

So welcome new printer. If your looking for a fabulous printer under $150.....this is a gem. You can get them for $150-$169 but what a great deal.

ok.....so there you go.

Soon I will be entering the Clip it up club. I have long thought of organisation in this space of mine. I have cabinets with baskets for everything but you know what....I CAN'T SEE IT ALL! So after much deliberation, and gentle persuation from Tracey and Sasha & others (thanks for the advice Tracey) I have decided to nominate the space and commit to it! I will bring you the indepth review after it arrives but I am looking forward to it after the baskets overflowing behind me are driving me MENTAL! {er}.
so bring this on! I would love to know what you think of yours if you have one. Drop me a line and get me all excited about it! And for those who want one, call the girls at Tomorrows Memories and ask them to add another one to the list!

Speaking of TM....if you haven't seen what is happening there this week....YOUR MISSING OUT!

It's May which makes it TOMORROW’S MEMORIES
5TH BIRTHDAY Can you believe it– It’s our 5th Birthday!!!!!!

We have so many exciting things to share with you. We have listed all the major events below so that it makes it easier for you to read and we will update you during the month with specials and highlights planned for the next week. Be sure to read on because you don’t want to miss any of the great specials, classes, scraps and competitions we have planned!

BIRTHDAY MONTH MAJOR PRIZE!!!!!

As with every past birthday, we have offered a major prize during the month of May.

• It is with much pleasure that this year we are offering a…
  CLIP IT UP BASE UNIT, TOP UNIT AND EMBELLISHMENTS (rrp $300.00)
  
• For every $70.00 that you spend in one transaction, you will receive an entry into the draw for this amazing prize!!!
  
• This competition runs for the entire month of May and the winner will be drawn on Saturday 30th May at 4pm.

This weeks special weekly offer is:
20% OFF EMBELLISHMENTS
Monday 11 May - Saturday 16 May

This weeks "Special Weekly Draw" prize is:
Collections Pack (including latest releases)
to the value of $40.00

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Some sneaks for upcoming classes of mine are here! 
June 29th 10.30 am -TBC

This one is for the kids. Thurs July 16th.

So watch the store bookings for your spot. They book fast so get in quick ok!

Right. Off to the land of nod for me.

Hugs all
e
 

bye bye MM

http://www.scrapbookupdate.com/scrapnancy/2009/05/memory-makers-magazine-to-cease-publication.html

sad to have to say goodbye to an Icon in the industry. I guess a victim of the Global Economic Crisis. IT WON'T BE THE LAST!!!!

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL STORES PEOPLE.....it is the only way we will be able to get through this recession safely. BYE LOCAL THROUGH YOUR LOCAL STORE!!!!!! The personal rewards are better when you buy local. You get to build an amazing relationship with others in the industry and you find friendships you didn't have.

Hope all you amazing mothers had a fantastic Mother's Day! Mwah!

hugs Evana

Finally I can share!!!!

I have the coolest news to share.
On October 9th I will be heading 2 hours south to the lovely Meadowbank Resort in Boyanup, to teach 2 classes at the amazing Scrapboxx retreat! I am so thrilled and honoured to be asked. Now to design 2 amazing classes for all who are attending.

If your interested in joining us for this weekend of luxury, decadence and of course scrapping then head to the website here! I am so excited....did I say that???? I get to hang with the uber talented Sheree McGeewho is also teaching so it will be an amazing weekend.

look at this....has to be good right????

BRING ON OCTOBER!

This week is huge in the Willis house. Among all of the usual commitments for dance, soccer and the other soccer, The Perth Craft & Quilt Show hits the swan on Wed. Maureen will be running the show on the Fiskars booth, and I will be joining her on Thurs, Sat & Sunday so if you are at a loss this coming week, weekend be sure to head to the Perth Convention Center and check out the Fiskars tent! Ok.

As well as that my much loved store Tomorrows Memories has been and will continue to be celebrating throughout May for their 5th birthday! A huge accomplishment in these economic times. So head to the blog for all the details...it is here

Also wishing Tracey all the very best for whatever new role she takes on. Tracey won't be working the retail side of things at the shop but will still be there teaching classes and offering help where needed. I know we will still be seeing you girl but it won't be quite the same. The bugs will still be here for you!!!

and

a belated * OM MY GOSH THEY ARE ADORABLE* going out to our fellow DTer Anne-Marie. Congratulations on the birth of her twin boys! Check out their cuteness on her blog

ok.....Off to finish a much needed wine and head for bed. Have a fabulous weekend everyone.

hugs

e

hey all

Just checking in from my email with this cool function Typepad have created. I have not allot of time and so this is fabulous cause I can email from anywhere and it is there for you!

Big week with driver training, soccer, dance, meetings, cooking cleaning etc so whoosh and it is nearly Friday! Hope you have had a fabulous week.

Congrats to Tanya and the team for the successful launch of the new mag on the block. Innovations hit the shelves in NZ to a very excited audience and from the sounds of things, was a huge hit! My copy is winging it's way here with the return of my beloved pages so I will share when it arrives. If, like me, you want this mag to be made available to us here in Aussie....then start screaming and shouting people....lets make this happen. Let me know. Email me....

Hugs heading to Nic tonight. She and her partner in crime Miss Lucy Loo Loo had the best weekend with their fabulous Autumn Escape. Kim Archer was a huge hit and the whole event is testament to these ladies commitment to this craft and their determination to make a wonderful event for crafters.....TAKE A BOW! YOU GALS ROCK. 2010 I WILL BE THERE!

Exciting things happening in the wings here. Looks like for 3 hours every Thursday morning I will be able to mingle with crafters again. One of the things I missed the most was the shop and working with and helping scrapbookers...sharing....giving etc....well the wonderful team at Tomorrows Memories have asked me to fill this little gap they have, and of course I have accepted. So for all you Perth-ites (ok is that what we are called?) if you wanna come say hi, drop into the store from 9am - 12pm...I would love to meet you! YAY!

Pages heading out the door to Scrapbook Creations soon. Love Lorraine, Donna & the team at SC and so it is a pleasure to send some much loved works off for them. Thanks heaps girls!

The weekend will be a quiet one. Cleaning driving lessons etc.....not much but hoping for some more scrapping time. Bring that on!

Have a fabulous weekend everyone! hugs e

quick share!

Just a quick share of a layout of my husband and his sister when they were young.

hugs
e