Card makers and scrap bookers - Giveaway

Hello my lovely friends, I hope all my aussie friends had a lovely Anzac Day yesterday. I tried to take a day off and stayed away from the laptop for as long as I could.

I did get into the spare room which has been overrun by stock for my store and started tidying up a little. While I was at it I found some extra templates I still have from my Creative Memories Days. 

I don't need that many of each one so I thought of my wonderful supportive friends and decided I will give them away as a thank you.

To enter make sure you are a follower and leave a comment on this post. 

I will announce the winner tomorrow.

For a second chance pop over to my Facebook page like it and leave a comment there too. 

I have 5 to give away here and 5 to give away on Facebook.

I will choose 10 random winners and I am happy to post anywhere in the world. 

If you have a preference please let me know I will try to accommodate but no promises.

I will leave it open until 10am tomorrow, Australian Eastern Standard Time.

Thanks again and have a great day!

xx 

Thank you

Just popping in for a quick one today to say thankyou so much for all of the lovely and encouraging feedback I had from last weeks post.

Today I am feeling really good and in fact this week has been so much better. I think that becoming aware of how I was feeling and that I was not coping well has helped alot.

So thank you my friends

In yesterdays post about our backyard makeover I mentioned that my wonderful hubby went out and planted the mondo grass just before it snowed.

Well this is what he looked like....

So dedicated.....LOL!

He tells me that he was nice aand toasty on top due to the four layers of clothing however he may need to invest in some long johns!

xx

Lucky me!

These last few weeks I have been reminded of just how fortunate I am to be surrounded by people who care about me and and of just how blessed I am in my life.

One such blessing was this beautiful package that I received in the post from my lovely friend Donna from Rosebuds and Bluebells

I was the lucky winner of her recent giveaway and this gift arrived on one of those days where it really made a huge difference to the way I felt.

I adore pretty things and this set is definitely pretty, in fact I still have it set up just so, near my desk at home so I can admire it. 

If you haven't been over to Donna's blog yet you should, she is so creative and always full of inspiration.

Isn't that teaspoon divine?

I love a bit of bling and Donna's personalised tag made me feel very special indeed.

For anyone interested in my current health drama I visited the Gynecologist today and we have been advised to wait and see if the Uterine ArterioVenous Malformation heals itself. He is recommending that we wait for 4 months to see what happens. It seems to be an uncommon problem and if you have ever come across it and can share what you know I would love to hear more. It seems that the way that the way to deal with it used to be a full hysterectomy, however given we wish to have more children this is not really an option.

Speaking of health I want to say a really big thank you to everyone who left me supportive comments and for all of your prayers. I really am so grateful and can't thank you enough!

Another big thank you goes to Sandy from Paint me White.  I was the very ecstatic winner of her gorgeous lamp and lampshade. Sandy is so crafty and always has fabulous projects to show off. She made this lampshade herself and I was so thrilled to win it.

 If you have somehow missed Sandy's blog then head straight over, she has a beautiful house and revamps all sorts of fabulous furniture that she then sells. Her house is always changing as she makes room for her finished projects prior to sending them off to there new home.

I will show you where my adorable new lamp lives in one of my future before and after posts.

Hope you are all having a great week so far!

xx



Jack of all trades.... master of.....

I was very fortunate to receive an award from the very talented and lovely Janette at My Sweet Prints, Janette has a gorgeous blog where she shares all of her latest creations including the very popular bus rolls. If you haven't had the pleasure of meeting Janette yet please go on over and say 'Hi'. The rules of the Master of Karate and Friendship Award are: 1. List 6 things you are a master in. (hmmmm, this could be tough!) 2. Pass it on to 6 bloggers you think are masters at friendship and make blogging awesome. Well here goes, Number 1 I am a master of finding sales. I research, research and research prior to making major and even most minor purchases! Once I buy something I can't help myself I keep checking to make sure it isn't on sale anywhere else for a better price!

Number 2

I am a master of cooking one pot dinners! I dislike washing up pots and pans, I figure I will make it easy on myself and just throw it all in together. Fortunately my WH loves to create the gourmet meals and fortunately for him, I love to eat them!

Number 3

I am a master at fitting in one last thing before I end up sprinting out the door! It is not always a good thing! I am finding that I arrive wherever I am meant to be later and later and I am sure that most of the stuff I find the urge to do before I leave the house could actually wait until I get back home!

Number 4

I am a master at enjoying my bath. I don't get to have one often (I do shower every day), but when I do, I enjoy it thoroughly. It involves a book or magazine, a glass of wine or two, bubbles and maybe some music. My bath lasts generally an hour or more, by the time I am finished I am fully relaxed and de-stressed, renewed and ready for bed!!!!!

Number 6 I am a master at buying pretty things and displaying them but rarely wearing them.... they make me very happy when I admire their prettiness though.

I would like to pass this award on to the following blogs who I enjoy visiting and who make great blogging friends. Russett Street Reno

Burlapluxe

Punkin & Peanut

The Brick Cottage

A time to create One little house Please do not feel obliged to participate in the award rules but please accept the award as a compliment and know that I really enjoy your blog and your friendship! If you haven't visited any of the blogs I have listed please do and make sure you say 'Hi'.

Thank you everyone for stopping by and leaving such wonderful comments. I really appreciate it and I love reading them all. I still get really excited any time someone leaves a comment or mentions my blog!

Remember to stop by on Monday for my very 1st giveaway!! xx