It's been a while...

I was surprised when I checked back here recently to find that my last post was from way back June 2012.  I didn't actually stop scrapping at that time.  I still created a few pages for Manor House Creations after that.

I also did a Guest DT spot for an Australian kit club Scrapbook Kits with A Difference for their November 2012 kit. Unfortunately, Jules (the owner) had to close the shop because her mother was diagnosed with cancer. 

I'm not sure what it was exactly, but I guess you can call it burn out.  I decided at that time to not try out for any more design teams, to take a break  from scrapbooking deadlines.  On hindsight, it looks like it was not my decision to make after all, as the past year has been such a blur.  It might have stopped me from scrapping, but did not stop me from taking photos to scrap when I am ready. 

I did however create 3 LOs last year (done in a rush the week before we left, as I had committed to do them already), 2 for a local challenge...

...and one for Scrapbook Magazine UK...

And now, after a year off, I think I am ready to get back into it.  I look at my work and I realize how much I miss "creating" and really need to make the time to do this for myself.  I also miss my scrap room and the scrap stuff that took me years to accumulate.  Thanks to my girlfriends for destashing and selling most of them for me.  I couldn't even bear to look at the pictures they posted of my stuff they were selling (ouch!).

So now I am back to square 1.  Well not really, because after 11 years I have a much clearer idea of my style and what works for me.  I like to think that I am smarter now about my scrapbooking purchases...my husband can only hope...

And, by the way, we have moved to the US and are in the middle of our 1st winter in MN...if you want, you can read more of what the last few months have been like for us here.

Ria

Working on these goodies today...

I'm back after a month-long hiatus, and what better way to get my mojo up and running than to open up a box of Manor House Creations goodies! I'll be back soon to post my projects using them...

The 1st Manor House Creations Blog Hop!

Hello and welcome to MANOR HOUSE CREATIONS MOTHERS DAY BLOG HOP. Thank you for joining us.

Its almost Mother’s Day and we want to show our appreciation and thanks to all the wonderful Mums out there, and all Mum’s love flowers right? So we are offering 4 beautiful prize packs FULL of Manor House Creations flowers. 4 lucky ladies will each win one of these gorgeous packs..

This is what you have to do.

The blog hop begins at MANOR HOUSE CREATIONS BLOG you will also find a complete list of all participating blogs there, in case you get lost along the way. Simply follow the links left on the design team blogs; the last stop on the hop is Manor house creations Facebook page.

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There will be hidden letters on each of the blogs that spell out  A  ‘secret sentence’, follow the clues, and when you get to the end, and you have worked out the secret sentence, go to the Facebook page, ‘LIKE’ our page and leave your answer in the comments section.

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The rules:  You must visit all the blogs, leaving a COMMENT (if you are able) and becoming a FOLLOWER to all, you must also “LIKE” our Facebook page, and write the secret sentence in the comments section.

Our design team have created some wonderful projects to inspire you along the way.

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The blog hop begins now, and will run through till midnight Tuesday 8th of May Australian Eastern Standard Time. Remember…the winners will be announced on Monday May 14th, on our Facebook page, and also on the MHC blog.

GOOD LUCK, AND HAVE FUN!

The next stop on the hop is the awesome Delaina Burns www.delainas.blogspot.com!

Have fun, good luck, and happy Mother’s Day to all the Mums out there.

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Watch out for...

the Manor House Creations Bloghop starting this week-end...

Burlap & Buttercups Last Hurrah....

I'm so very sad to have to say goodbye to Burlap and Buttercups as it is closing its doors....here are my March and April LOs.

March Kit

April Kit

Watch out for past kits going on sale at Burlap and Buttercups soon!

My Private Happiness

I love the new lines from Manor House Creations and our partner The Scrap Cake.  Here's a LO I made using the My Private Happiness papers from TSC and new flowers from MHC.

Love that wire fencing background...will have to check if Silhouette has the background design already:)

Party Time!!!

Here's a LO I made using Manor House Creations' Party Time flowers!!! I finally got to scrap some pictures from Bianca's Spa-rty when she turned 6 last year.

Some Bunny Loves You

Advanced Happy Easter everyone!  Here's an Easter LO I made for Manor House Creations' new collections.

Just Wonderful...

We were asked to created LOs that highlight the flowers and here's what I made for Manor House Creations.

My Girly-girl

Here's a LO I made of my fast-growing not-so-little Nadya girl...using Manor House Creations flowers.

At 9 yrs old, she wear nail polish whenever she could (on no-school days), wears more accessories than I do and never leaves the house without her lip gloss!!!