One Big Sunshine Spritzer: September 2014

From My Craft Studio...

9:02 PM

Hi-dee Ho everybody!

I thought I'd pop in and share a few random pieces I have been creating lately.

So some recent works from my studio are...

I've been trying to use up some kits I am very quickly accumulating many of...this one was a Studio Calico kit I got with the purchase of their e-book Jubilee.

To start with I used some Heidi Swapp mini stencils and sprayed with ink mists down the side of my 12x12" page.

I've used 8x8" paper, a 3x4" journal card, cut out the ampersand from a card, wood veneer, camera embellishment, sequins, from the SC kit.

I chose to document my eldest girl and her love for our first little lamb we had at the first farm we lived at here in WA. I thought the colours I was using incorporated well with the colours in the photo and what I was documenting.

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Another layout I have created was one using the August Cupcake kit by A Piece of Cake Designs.

I absolutely adore the kits by APOCD - so well co-ordinated and a great range of products all put together perfectly!

I totally LOVED the Rhonna Farrer Just Saying ephemera pack that was included in the kit. I have also used the stencils and the ink spray included in the kit on this layout.

The only thing I added that wasn't in the kit, was the bronze rhinestone swirls I had in my stash.

I have been busy doing quite a few other projects but I'm sure that will be revealed in due time ;-)

Thanks for popping by.

With Sprinkles of Sunshine...

Anna

Blogs

Linky Loves...

7:30 AM

Hi!

Another week has zipped by - it's like 13 weeks until Christmas or something crazy like that!

Anywayz...here is this weeks edition of -

1. So I don't get to watch much telly apart from ABC2 through the day around here ;-)...BUT a link on Facebook took me to the funniest thing I've seen in a while - I LAUGHED GOOD AND HARD!! So according to me, apparently you need to watch PART 1 and seriously you should watch PART 2 aswell ;-)

2. Wanna whip yourself up a handmade braided necklace? Go for it!

3. And on the handmade theme, what about making your own lip balm!?! I always love the idea of making my own beauty products, soaps, laundry powder etc -- I have just never actually had the time or resources to do it yet! I'm sure I will one day though :-)

4. I LOVE what Jodie did in her art journal this week! So simple yet full of impact!

5. I am yet to try this recipe but I have heard from many sources that it is delicious!!

So that's what I've been reading or viewing this week on the world wide web.

Enjoy your weekend!

Any particular plans?

With Sprinkles of Sunshine...

Anna

PIN PICKS

PIN PICKS...

9:41 AM

Hi All :-)

Thought I'd pop in and link up what I have been pinning lately...

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I thought I'd start of with this beautiful calm picture :-)

How serene does this look !?!

One of these days I will buy a vintage mini trailer camper and revamp it to make it über girly I'm talking pink glitter everything!

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How deliciously quaint is this!

I've always dreamed of having a creative shop on wheels, then you could travel anywhere doing what you love and sharing it all with others along the way :-)

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One day I'll get my retro style bike with a basket and yarny decorative touches like this!!

Such a pretty idea :-)

Huge, Easy to Make, Inexpensive, DIY Pinboard from Handmade Mood

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Love this space!!!

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Yep. That.

;-)

What have you been pinning lately?

With Sprinkles of Sunshine...

Anna

Family

Around Here - Over The Last Month...

2:31 PM

It's been a tad quiet around here on my little blog apart from the usual routine posts.

So I thought I'd pop in and share a little of what as been happening in the life of us :-)

My sister came to visit. It was great to have another part of my family here - she cooked some yummy treats for us ;-)

Mr Awesome turned another year older!

And we celebrated with a birthday bonfire night in our backyard with some of our neighbours :-)

My sister and I headed into town one weekend and attended a retreat held by the local scrapbooking store. Awesome creative time - I really needed it!!

Thanks Mr Awesome for looking after the kiddies :-)

We attended Miss J's Learning Journey at school - she thoroughly enjoyed taking us around her classroom showing off all her work. Completely in her element she was ;-)

And I must say she is doing very well - she has had some issues with concentration and getting pieces of work finished on time but, as reported from her teacher, she is improving in this area and learning to apply herself better!

Miss J turned six years old!!!

We celebrated Fathers Day!

Crazy kids ;-)

I registered for the Escape 2 Create 2015 retreat...

AND GOT IN!!

Exciting stuff :-)

I became a YOUR INSPIRATION AT HOME consultant!

I am loving all the products these bods put out - and it makes cooking a whole lot easier and tastier! I can whip up a snack in minutes which is awesome for me!

You can view the catalogue and order the products through my YIAH website HERE.

You can also find recipe ideas and such there as well.

I plan to share recipes and product updates over on my YIAH Facebook page HERE too (it's a work in progress but I'm aiming to build this up more soon!) so click LIKE to follow and get up to date info :-)

As you can see, my bench is getting quite full - and this is not all of it!! I haven't included the other bench full of tea blends, chocolate powders, and flavoured sugars!!!

I have sent letters and received goodies from my penpals.
I signed up for the creative pen pal swap a while back that was run by Mel from One Crafty Mumma blog - I have one international and one Aussie penpal.

Unfortunately, the last month has seen me with a bad back and hip. Last week it got the better of me and I headed into emergency - I was ordered some heavy duty pain relief and to stay active (well, doh). My back is much improved but my hip is still causing me some grief. Living on nurofen at the moment. Might need to get to a doctor again - if I can get in!!

Spring is creeping in with some lovely sunny (and rather warm) days. This week we've had some rain too which is great for the farmer's crops!

Smiles all round I think :-)

I have also been [slowly] getting some creative things done where I can as my hip/back allows. Will share some more of that in detail soon.

Take care!

With Sprinkles of Sunshine...

Anna

Blogs

Linky Loves...

7:30 AM

Hi All :-)

Welcome to another weekly round of...

1. Clicked on this link via Facebook through the week and found it rather a great reminder. The author has spun the points around to being happy with your art/creative life but each point can be very applicable just to everyday living and removing certain things in your life to be more happy. Have a read :-)

2. Ali Edwards has released a new class - it starts Novemeber. I've signed up. Love anything and everything this chick does :-)

3. I came across this blog via the Clever Cookie Blog School class I'm doing. I thought her post about being whole and loving ourselves realistically was a great read. I was particularly drawn to the point about befriending the woman I see in the mirror! It's part of the journey I am on particularly this year as I make choices and discoveries about myself. I believe happiness starts with being you and staying true to you and your beliefs and values. Own the good AND bad about you.

4. Are you diminishing your joy? You may identify with one, many or all of these points that Rachel outlines but don't feel down about it, ACT on it and find ways to increase your joy :-)
I soooo connected with much of what she highlighted - I am a work in progress that's for sure...I guess we all are in some way or other hey!?!

5. I always like looking at this blog because of all the yarny eye candy! I think THIS is pretty darn gorgeous - LOVE IT!

And there you have it!
Enjoy clicking and reading away ;-)

With Sprinkles of Sunshine...

Anna

Blogs

Linky Loves...

7:30 AM

Yep!

It's that time of week again where I share my...

1. Gift ideas for men! Gosh they are hard to buy for sometimes. Mel from One Crafty Mumma has a blog post giving ideas for gifts to the men in our lives :-)

2. I really like THIS pattern but am holding off purchasing for the moment as I have quite a lot of projects on the go right now and my $$ are being used elsewhere at the moment ;-)

3. Good thing I'm putting more knitting on my yarny adventures ;-) It appears that it will be rather beneficial from what THIS says!

4. I GOT IN!! *happy dance*

5. I just want all of it! ALL OF IT!

Take care all - will see you again soon :-)

Lots happening but can't quite share yet - stay tuned!

With Sprinkles of Sunshine...

Anna

Jot

Jot Something Challenge - September...

2:23 PM

Hi All :-)

I am here today to share the new challenge for this month over at Jot Magazine.

We have been mixing things up a bit and trying something new and different from the usual mood board.

So for September it is all about...

Give me chevron and the colour blue and I'm there!

But I'm also really loving designs, layouts etc with just that nice little sprinkle of floral popped in there! Especially since I have girls who I predominantly scrap about ;-)

So here is my layout...

SOMETHING FLORAL -- 6x6" floral patterned paper as part of my photo backing mat (Dear Lizzy 'Polka Dot Party') AND a floral chipboard sticker in the top corner cluster (Heidi Swapp)

SOMETHING NEW -- I've used some new Project Life journal cards I recently received in the mail from Craft House (Maggie Holmes edition Core Kit) - part of one in the top corner and one tucked behind the photo reading 'love YOU dear' :-)

SOMETHING CHEVRON -- the bag as part of my backing mat (D-Lish Scraps)

SOMETHING BLUE -- again the blue chevron bag, bow (D-Lish Scraps), 'always' word (Heidi Swapp), flair badge (STUDIOfourteen40), and other little pops here and there.

Head on over to the Jot blog for all the deets and check out all the other stunning pages that the Jot girls have created!! Inspiration +++

Seeya again soon :-)

With Sprinkles of Sunshine...

Anna

Blogs

Linky Loves...

10:53 AM

And here we are!

Another week gone -- therefore another lot of my

1. Came across this quick clean up list - I really want to get into a good cleaning habit!! I always seem to get behind and feel like the house is out of control!

2. One of my bloggy, creative friends is having a super September sale over at her little stamp shop. I just love Kellie Stamps! They are just that little bit of extra awesome to any layout, PL spread etc etc. Head over to her shop now and grab a bargain - she has stamps, flair, and also some stamp bundles to purchase. And don't forget to use the code CLEAROUTSALE to get 10% off your purchase!

3. Found these cute Fathers Day printables -- there is still two days until Fathers Day which leaves plenty of time if you want to use these printables for gifts to the Dad of the family :-)
I particularly like the booklet and coupons :-)

4. Loving ALOT of the garments in this catalogue! If only my bank balance could stretch that far!

5. So...apparently it's 16 weeks until Christmas. Now, I know it seems early to be mentioning the festive season BUT it does tend to creep up rather quickly and I LOVE to feel and be organised. Mel has started a Handmade Christmas segment on her blog for each Thursday in an attempt to cheer each other on and be able to get to Christmas and know you're all sorted!! Dunno about you...but that sounds rather appealing to me :-)

Enjoy your weekend!
Busy one here for us with Miss J's 6th birthday party tomorrow and then Father's Day on Sunday. Busy but fun :-)

Talk again soon.

With Sprinkles of Sunshine...

Anna

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