National woman’s Day

South Africa celebrates “woman” today in our National Woman’s Day holiday. And this woman is slowly starting to fume out her ears! BWHAHAHA.

After a ton of phone calls etc to my internet provider yesterday(Wayne sending mail from work and on the phone too- lol), about not having any connection/line since Friday – they tell me to try a different port in my router as they don’t see me connected to it and think I blew mine due to a power serge/failure on Friday – mmmmmmmmm, ok ………and WHAT do you know, I change the ports and WHAM —I have a connection! WHEEEEEEEEEE……(short lived!- haha)

and then it disappeared again for 3 hours this afternoon! WTF? lol I think there is something else a little “wacky” here besides me. You think? haha.

But I’m hanging in till I get HOME on Thursday….. Gosh can’t wait! I’ll have to use my old PC again but will have a stable LAND line for two weeks- WOOT!

Don’t forget my STORE is on SALE at the moment ( until the 11th Aug)

And I have a brand new CU GRAB BAG out  ( limited time only)

6 BRAND NEW CU ok products + 1 bonus Colour inspirations download( all revealed in store)

All QUALITY CHECKED for your peace of mind too.

Check it out HERE.

And some inspiration with some of my kits still on SALE at the moment ;-)

Using Spirit Wild Child

By Chel

By Hutchie

Using Fresh Fun Kit

By Cyndi (Double pager)

By Fonnetta

And because it’s WOMAN’S Day today I made up a little “Just 4 Woman” freebie ( goodness- one good thing about not having internet connections- BWHAHAH)

Something soft for all those special woman in our lives ;-)

You can grab it here.

http://www.4shared.com/file/nXAmhtkN/kb-Just4Woman.html

Hugs and Loves

Scrap Matters BLOG TRAIN

OMG- I have had to connect through my Cell phone to do this post and I am praying it goes as “Waynie” says it will. LOL. My internet connection has been non existent since yesterday afternoon and I started panicking just slightly this afternoon when I knew I had to get this up somehow- hahaha. Thanks Waynie. xxxxx.

I’m not sure if this is the correct time for my side either but it’s close enough- so please….. If I’m a little early have patience for the rest of the girls to post their “blog train” goodies up for you.

There is a lot going on this weekend, games, challenges, prizes, freebies and even a scavenger hunt!!

Be sure to check out our BIRTHDAY FORUM here.

The Scrap Matters design team created this stunning Free With Purchase kit. Spend $20 and this kit is FREE. 

There are 47 designers and CT who have created some amazing freebies to add to this amazing Collab on this blog train…………………………..BUT

There's a BONUS! A Scavenger Hunt!!

While riding the Scrap Matters 4th Birthday Blog Train, take a moment to check your downloads for a BONUS photo puzzle piece. There are 10 pieces total and when you find all 10, you can complete the puzzle, upload it to your favourite photo hosting site.

Take your puzzle pieces and piece them together, then upload your image to your favourite photo host.  Once you are done with your image, simply post A LINK TO IT IN SCAVENGER HUNT THREAD.  Please remember just to post a link, not the actual image.

You MUST have your puzzle image in by 12 AM EST Monday Aug. 8th (That’s SUNDAY night at Midnight) There are TONS of AMAZING prizes and gifts to be won!

If you want to start at the beginning of the BLOG TRAIN LIST-

then START HERE. At the Scrap Matters Blog.

You would have come from

Calliclaire: http://www.calliclaire.blogspot.com

And  Here is my Layout I created with the FWP Collab kit…

And the QP Freebie that you can grab HERE.

http://www.mediafire.com/?aze6dzp4ee87jkx

You can CHOO CHOO over to  Jenn’s blog now………..  http://www.thetypativescrapper.blogspot.com/

*crossing fingers and toes right now*- BWHAHAHAHA.

Have a great train ride everyone.

Freebie Friday Celebrations

WOOHOOOOOOO!! It’s Friday and it’s time to put on those Birthday hats and blow out some candles with Scrap Matters today.

*grab some coffee or whatever you enjoy as I have lots to show you today*-lol

Happy 4th Birthday Scrap Matters!

So pop on over and check out all the games, scheduled chats and fun as well as checking out the Birthday Sale! WOOT!

And of course I my STORE is on SALE too.

And I have a brand new CU GRAB BAG out today ( limited time only)

6 BRAND NEW CU ok products + 1 bonus Colour inspirations download( all revealed in store)

All QUALITY CHECKED for your peace of mind too.

Check it out HERE.

I’ve also added in some of my CT and of course my favourite kits ( eventually- lol). Being sick had it’s advantages this week- I got to recheck and redo some previews- hahaha.

Farmers Market

And a few LO’s with it to inspire:-)

By Hutchie

By Candace

And one of my all time favourites -

Merry A Round- FULL Bundle

Merry A Round kit

And my girls even made NEW LO’s with this kit this week and I have to show you some of the older ones too as they are really some of my fav’s.

By Jenni

By Paula

By Renee

By Candace

And one by me ;-P

All my latest and favourite older kits are ALL ON SALE this week so make sure you don’t miss it ;-)

WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE …………….. *EXCITING NEWS*………….

………….. my dearest Sister Gaye (GS Creations) has her “official” store opening today- and like mine hers is one SALE too!

OMG- seriously.. if you are looking for high QUALITY, unique CU tools – then look no further than HERE!

She also has these BRAND NEW TODAY!

Rainy Day Patterns

Rainy Day Doodles

Floral Blooms Doodles

Floral Burst Patterns

And if you pop on over to Gaye’s Blog you can pick up this FANTASTIC CU FREEBIE too- WOOHOO!

Pick it up HERE.

Still with me??? lol,

I also have a CU freebie Sampler freebie for you today too.

Two Natural paper textures, 1 bow and some itty bitty elements ;-)

You can pick it up HERE. http://www.mediafire.com/?m7tpy186zq12m09

Please let me know if you have a problem with it as used Media fire this time and had some internet issues today- lol.

Be sure to check out my newsletter for an “extra exclusive” Discount Coupon and template freebie too.

Hugs and Loves

Mid week crazy

OMG- I’ve been as sick as a dog this week with this flu! I haven’t had flu for a long while actually – just the usual sinus and ear stuff that ALWAYS bugs me. I really shouldn’t have bragged so hard huh? lol. I look like Rudolph who likes his wine today- big red cheeks and a red nose from blowing. LOVELY!! not! BWHAHA

To top it off this week my dear darling Hubby had his Bday on Tuesday the 2nd and we couldn’t even go out to eat! HE even COOKED! Makes me feel even worse and terribly guilty, but I promised to make it up to him this weekend- hahaha. Luckely enough I had already bought all his presents and cards last week so he could at least have THAT. Man being sick sucks EGGS! Seriously! lol

I did get to scrap this week which was a bit like “therapy” and always makes you feel  better- lol

Design by Tina has a new kit and word art out today.. Both 20% off

 Around the World

Around the World Words

And my page I did with it-

My little Sister Kerry with her hubby Shaun and of course my darling nephew Zachary. They went to visit Shaun’s folks in Scotland over Christmas time. Zachy LOVED his train trip.

That’s it for today but make sure you pop in tomorrow for some exciting news and goodies too.

Hugs and Loves

Cooties galore

Bring on Spring!! I am sooo ready for it! lol.

Gosh I think the next time I decide to go visit my dear sister Gaye out there in the high hills will be spring/summer! BWHAHAHAHA. OMG, I thought it was cold here but Dullstroom takes the cake for sure! At 5.30pm when we arrived it was just 3C and my jeans had gone stiff on my legs just getting out the car. It burned your chest just to breathe with the air being so thin as well as cold!

Wayne even made poor Ben stand outside in the –C temps of the evening to braai (BBQ)! Yup, my hard case hubby just had to have his “Gaye braai” no matter what the weather. Gaye and I sat inside sipping sherry and giving Miss Caden some love and attention as she had a bad case of Gastro. Shame man, I felt so sorry for her the whole weekend, as she was not well. We did spend some good time with her yesterday when she was feeling better but she is still not 100% today and is at home with mom.

I also came home with a cold that I had been bragging to everyone I had managed to avoid this winter even though “Nathan, Kristy, Deon and Wayne” have all had it over the last few weeks - Serves me right huh? lol. Don’t tempt Mr Murphy or he will bite you in the ass! Well ok, maybe just mine! BWHAHAH.

OOOOOOH and there is a lot happening at the end of the week and some EXCITING news I can let slip today- hee hee.

It’s the Scrap Matters August Mix a Kit time and I have my portions ready to show you ;-) I loved this colour swatch and remember ALL the portions are 20% off this week only.

 Make time to.. (Elements)

 Make time to.. (Prints)

 Make time to.. (Plains and dots)

 Make time to.. (Alpha)

 Make time to.. (Word art)

And some STUNNING inspiration for you-

By Jenni

By Jennifer

By Candace

By Bekah_E

By Kristine

Double pager by Kairyn ( page 1)

Page 2 by Kairyn

By Hutchie

By Jenni (X2)

ANDDDDDDDD--------------WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE I can tell now! lol

My dear Sister GSCreations is joining me at Scrap Matters as a Guest ( well officially on Friday 5th August) but she has joined in with us for the Scrap Matters August Mix a Kit. So that allows me to let it “slip” before her opening- WOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Here are my wonderfully creative sister’s portions- ALL 20% off for this week!

I LOVE THESE!!

 Its Raining Fun Elements

 Its Raining Fun Pattern Papers

 Its Raining Fun Plain Papers

My sis has a ton of inspiration for you on her blog but I HAD to show you this- OMG, I swear Loucee makes me go green at her wonderful Hybrid creations!

Card By Loucee

How freaking stunning is that!?

And I got to play with them too! WOOT!

Little miss Caden ;-)

Gaye let me make it into a QP for you…. You can grab it HERE on Gaye’s blog ;-)

Have a great day everyone!

Hugs and Loves