I've been blog surfing this morning. Among other things. I came across this blog on my travels. Mel from Kaisercraft recently attended the South African event that I was originally meant to travel to. Her write-up of the trip is amazing and makes me wish even more that I had been able to attend the event. My favourite part of Mel's blog though? This quote.
When I stand before God at the end of my LIFE, i would hope that i would not have a single bit of talent left, and can say " I USED EVERYTHING you gave me"
Oh so true and something to think about.
Tracie Hudson also attended the same event. Her write-up is lovely also. It makes me look forward to next year even more, when I'm due to hop on the big plane and head over to South Africa to teach. Bring it on.
Congrats to Trina and Heidi for their winning pages on the Prima blog today! Go kiwi!
A short post from me today. Abby told me when I asked her to get into her pajamas the other day that "Ballerinas don't wear pajamas". Silly me, what was I thinking? It's something I need to get on a layout before I forget.
Here's a layout from the latest Tarisota kit. These pics taken at the start of 2008 when Brady lost both his two front teeth. The lovelyLG edited the pics and I've been scrapping them over and over since. I promise I'll move on soon.
I'm so enjoying getting the story back into my pages. I'd slipped for a while and scrapbooking started to lose it's gloss. A friend encouraged me to start telling more stories like I used to. I've started doing so and all of a sudden scrapbooking is so much more important again.
Now to find those ballerina in pajama embellishments. ;o)
Laters
So just what do ballerina's wear to bed then? LOL. Love the teeth layout and all those punched holes.
Posted by: Vicki | October 14, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Hahahaha!!! Losing teeth is such a rite of passage!! Love the technique on this page and those punched holes are soo cool. Mmmmm, never thought about what ballerinas wear to bed - obviously not PJs. My daughter was not a ballerina so never had the opportunity to learn!!
Posted by: Nancy | October 14, 2009 at 01:44 PM
:))) lovin' it hon.
suz
ps. think phoebe went through a stage of sleeping in a leotard that co-incided with ballet obsession..
Posted by: suz doyle | October 15, 2009 at 11:46 AM
I love the ballerina quote!
And I love your writing, so yes, telling your stories on your pages is a MUST so I can get my fix of Nic. :)
Posted by: Barb | October 15, 2009 at 03:35 PM
I certainly hope the above comment will NOT stop you from coming to South Africa, as I love your style and would love to meet you in person...
See you in 2010!!!
Posted by: Sophia Allison | October 16, 2009 at 08:41 PM
South Africa is a lovely place and I look forward to meeting you next year! I too hope that you will overlook the negative comment and see it for what it is.... Here's to a fabulous 2010 convention!
Posted by: Jacqui | October 16, 2009 at 10:01 PM
I've just checked the Prima blog and congratulations on the Design Team position Nic! I can't wait to see your fabulous creations on their blog. Way to go!
Posted by: Sonia | October 17, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Looking forward to meeting you in person and sharing with you the amazing adventure in Soith Africa.
T.x.x
Posted by: TracieH | October 22, 2009 at 01:50 AM