Thrift shop finds

While the boys have had school holidays I didnt get to spend as much time browsing through the op shops as I would normally do. The boys really dont like to go and whilst I could leave them at home and just go by myself I was in holiday mode myself and actually didnt go out alot unless we had things planned.
Here are a few things that I did find;

Fab Tasmanian wooden bowl, perfect to sit on the bookshelf and hold all our keys.


Not sure what this may of been for originally, but so cute and Im certain will be perfect for a scrapbook page someday soon.


I love to do jigsaws and this one was marked complete so I just had to have it (more on this in a later post).



A few books that Ive been after or just caught my eye and I plan on working my way through.




Music in the night by V.C. Andrews - I have pretty much her whole collection.
The Diary of Anne Frank by Anne Frank - read this before but didnt have a copy and want to read it again.
The shelter of stone by Jean M. Auel - have read 4 of her books and this is another in the series that I didnt know about.
(if anyone sees any of her books in their op shop travels I would love if you picked them up for me, more than willing to pay postage to get them to me)
Jessica by Bryce Courtney - enjoyed reading some of his books last christmas.
Marley & Me by John Grogan - movie was sweet thought the book would be a good read.
The Last Juror by John Grisham - have quite a few of his books and enjoy his style.

I have quite a few books to work my way though there but I love to read so am planning on reading a little every day if I can.

Cheers Lis :)

Wicked sketches

To get myself back into the swing of scrapping I thought starting with a sketch would be a good way to go, and of course the Wicked Princess sketches are just fab so thats where I headed.
They have a new sketch every week and they never fail to inspire me to create.
So here are the layouts I managed...

Sketch 3


Sketch 2


Sketch 1


Really enjoyed creating again and looking around already to see what to do next. Think I might need to get some photos printed!

Cheers Lis :)

Remember When ?

Everyone who reads my blog knows that I love art journals, I have quite a few. I find them very relaxing and Im free to just let my creativity flow with no boundaries.
Always on the lookout for new inspiration around the web so when I read on Emily's blog about her getting back into her journals and a new one she was doing for this year I decided to play along too. If you want to read more about Emily's journal and her prompts and the FlickR group she has started then just head on over to her blog.

My journal cover - a lovely hardcover journal I found whilst thrifting it has a red elastic band to hold it all together. I used pattern pieces and book and music paper with a vintage image and inside because the pages are quite thin I pasted a few together to make it sturdier.


I decided to stay with the Nanna prompt and dedicate it to her home, it was such a warm and loving place, you always wanted to be there.



Stay tuned for more of this art journal journey.
Cheers Lis :)

Scuba diving 101

Last week we had some beautiful weather and spent alot of time out in the pool. John decided to get his scuba gear out and blow some of the cobwebs out, the boys of cause were all keen to have a go. Josh and Dan both started with just the snorkle and mask and then breathing with the tank before he let them under the water. They both caught on after some initial too quick breathing and loved it. I think there might be some scuba courses in the future.
Poor Jay really wanted to have a go to, but is still a little young so he sat and watched with me. Im the only one that isnt interested in having a go, the thought of something over my face like that freaks me, im quite happy to sit and watch.

A few pictures of their efforts...


Cheers Lis :)

What I wore Wednesday

My first What I wore post since before we moved, but with a little difference. Seeing as the temperature the last few days has been 35C+ Ive been wearing togs or pj's, neither of which is a good look tobe showing on my blog lol so I thought Id share a few things Ive recently picked up on my op shopping.
This one a Piping Hot picked up for $4


This one I needed to stitch a little at the front so it wasnt so low cut, it had the tag cut out so I dont know the brand, but $5


This ones my favourite of the three a Lily Whyt dress for $6. I figure in summer I can wear it as is and I could team it with jeans and a cardy for winter.



Check out what the other ladies have been wearing the links are all on my side bar.

Cheers Lis :)

Visual Journaling

I used to keep a diary/journal wrote in it every day until it seemed tobe the same things going in daily (yup boring life here lol) and it was feeling more like a chore than something to enjoy., so I stopped. Ive always had a diary, with the boys school/sport/work I would never know where I was if I didnt. I have been keeping these diarys and when we moved I realised whilst they held memories of things we have done they were taking up alot of room.
So I decided to make a monthly calender style visual journal. Jotting down the important things we did each month, but making it all pretty and stuff...adding stamps and pictures , doodling, whatever took my fancy at the time.
So now I still have a record of each month but in a much more condensed and creative style.

A look at Oct, Nov and Dec 2011







Do you keep a journal of any kind ?

Cheers Lis :)

and the WINNER is.....

I'm a little shocked that only two people entered into the giveaway, I thought every one loved a freebie, oh well....
Seeing that there was only the two comments it hardly seemed fair to give to one and have the other lady miss out, so I have decided to split the giveaway and share it with both Aga and Car.
So ladies thank you for reading and commenting on my blog and if you will both email me with your details I will get a package in the mail for both of you.

Back later with a share of my calender journal Ive been working on.

Cheers Lis :)

"Start the year" giveaway

As you would know if you read my blog we recently moved. So seeing as its a new year and I have a nice clean sorted out craft room (that has been purged) I would have a "Start the year" Giveaway.

All you have to do to enter is leave me a comment with a link to your crafty space ( I love browsing through other crafters spaces) comments will stay open until Sunday 8th January 2012 at 11.59 Qld time.

Here is what you will win if your the lucky random person chosen.




Cheers Lis :)

Craft Blogs

I have just linked my blog up to the huge big list of crafters over at Universal Craft blog. Going to slowly work my way through the list and soak up all the inspiration to be found.
Have you linked your craft blog yet ?

Cheers Lis :)