It's 2024

 It has been a long time since I have personally blogged, so I thought lets reinvigorate this thing. 

A bit of a quick catch up of whats been going on since 2019 - My little peeps are now big peeps doing big peep things like working, getting engaged, moving overseas & setting themselves up in their own homes. Forgot to mention they have and are still making their parents extremely proud of everything they do and have become. 

I am still working a day job helping little people. Life is a little more cruisy though with minimal days having to be worked - my main man feels, and I have to agree, it is a great option to work less and play more.

Creatively I have been non stop enjoying the ART journey I have been on. I have been very blessed to be inspired by Kylie Tout over at ScrappingClearly and also be a part of her Creative Team. I am really able to grow and create in a way that works for me & love to share that with others on her Facebook page Scrappingclearly Share & Inspire... if you get a chance pop on over and check it out as it is a great Art hub for people to come together and chat art, share art, learn art or be inspired by art. I have been lucky enough to teach a little art at the LuckyFindings Retreats of the past couple of years and have really enjoyed sharing what I do. It is nice to get together with like-minded peeps who love scrapbooking & mixed media art. If you get a chance or are in the area of Gundagai don't forget to pop in to the Scrappingclearly shop - it will blow your mind - so much good creative energy products stored in one place for you to purchase.

I have created a little a few projects for BeeArty and have been lucky enough to be on the Design Team for the past couple of years. They have a great range of colour powders and vibrant inks as well as some good quality cardstock and Paper based kits with dies and stamps so don't forget to go check them out 

My better half & one true love have been doing a little travelling last year and we had a great adventure checking out the lower half of Australia - maybe I can do a little montage to share next time I log in... 

So this is my little share of art today - I made & taught this page for the LuckyFindings/Scrappingclearly retreat in November 2023 

 

I hope you have a lot of fun stuff planned for your 2024 and until next time remember...

 "The purpose of our lives is to be happy." — Dalai Lama

New Beginnings

It is the first of the month, it is the first day of this year and I am attempting to get myself back on track with updating this glorious blog ... I am aiming for at least once a week -  various day uploads... I just want it to be consistent ... I shall see how I go this year.   First up some general housekeeping - I was blessed to join two Design Teams last year that has generously flowed into 2019.  

Scrap the Girls - an amazingly talented  bunch of creatives who work with a theme each month. We are solely about scrapbooking girls. The challenges that are coming your way this year are amazing and awe inspiring. I am sure you are going to want to join in on the fun - and each month you have a chance to win the challenge from prizes generously donated by Scrapbook suppliers and wholesalers. This months challenge is up on the blog and is titled "Time Traveller" - pop on over and check it out.

Scrapping Clearly  - a fabulous online and bricks & mortar shop. The owner Kylie is a fabulous creative and has gathered some amazing artists to help with your creative inspiration. On the blog you will find the Design Team  posting regularly and I am sure will find something new to try if you have not already done so. Each month there is a new Challenge with the Moodboard. This year there are some amazing moodboards coming your way and they will not disappoint. When you enter you have the opportunity to win a $30 voucher to spend in the Scrapping Clearly store. This is January's moodboard below.

This year is going to be extremely creative I feel. I have lots of Crafting Retreats already booked and I am planning on some lovely little getaways with my husband now that the kiddies are all grown up... this means more space in the car for my craft goodies to come with me in case I feel the need to create. 

I have organised all my photo prompts for Take the Damn Photo - a group page I created to have a little fun taking photos. I will be dropping it back to one prompt a week - life gets too hectic to keep up some days and I want to find the best possible photo for each prompt. This weeks prompt is Sparkle. 

My little/big peeps are growing into such beautiful little adults whilst they study and work - life is good for them both - they have so much to be grateful for. Husband is super lucky as I am letting  him take over the grocery shopping duties - sometimes you just got to let things go - lol... somehow this is not a highlight of his life - but I love him and know he will thank me as I am sure he is saving a bucket load of money not  having me go near the shops. 

I am currently on holidays for a few more weeks yet - school holidays are awesome although I really need to start writing lists so that I get more achieved in my day. My self imposed holiday from F45 gym ends tomorrow - I shall be back at it tomorrow. My growth process is moving along at a comfortable pace for me but it may be time to turn that up a teeny tiny bit.

So the stage is all set now for me to go forth, be fabulous and create up a storm for 2019. I hope you enjoy my journey as much as I will. 

Tracey 

xx

“Nothing ever goes away until it teaches us what we need to know.”

 Pema Chodron

Scrap the Girls September Challenge

I have totally forgot my post for Scrap the Girls --- and it is my birthday month too... obviously I have been celebrating too much, so without further hesitation... here it is.... you get to have a play with this awesome grungy sketch...it's a great sketch to put together a few of your favourite photos and collect all those memories for your album... give it a go and don't forget to load your layouts either on the Scrap the Girls facebook page or head over to Scrap the Girls blog - good luck!!!

...and here is my take  -- PLAY

until next time.... 

"the older one gets, 

the more one feels that the present must be enjoyed;

it is a precious gift, 

comparable to a state of grace."

--Marie Curie