My Latest Publication

Hello!

I have a set of Ten Quick Cards to share today. These cards were published in Australian Cardmaking Stamping and Papercraft Magazine Volume 20 Number 9. This magazine was on sale last month, but I actually made these cards about a year ago. They came together very quickly and easily using Kaisercraft Lavender Haze paper pad and matching collectables and a bit of lace from my stash.  I remember making them in the car while Nicky was having a sleep. I LOVE making sets of cards. Gone are the days where I sit down to make one card.  I much prefer to make a set of them now. But I have to be inspired by products and a purpose.  I am always on the look out for yummy products to catch my eye.

Have you noticed on my blog that I now have a Publications Page? I finally went through and photographed all the sets of cards I have had published from the magazines and set them up here.  Many of them have never been blogged before so it is worth a look!

I am trying something new and exciting on my blog tomorrow, so pop back then and join in the fun!

Happy Friday,

Alicia xx

The Monday Message

Good morning, and happy Monday!

During my busy week last week with my Mum, Sister and her three kids staying with us for a holiday I was thinking about enjoying the moments.

We had so many lovely special moments together with our children playing and enjoying new experiences.  This photo of them on the beach was one of them.

I got to thinking, each moment is a precious gift and things will never be exactly the same as they are right now, so enjoy it! Often when I see a special moment I like to take a photo.  Because once that moment has gone, the photo turns it into a special memory.

So my quote for this week is about taking a breath and enjoying the moment.  Then consider snapping a photo and preserving a feeling or emotion as a memory.

I hope you have a beautiful week.

Alicia xxx

A little bit of Project Life

Hello, 

I hope you are having a beautiful and sunshiney day today!

I have a bit of Project Life to share today.

I put this double layout together of some cherished photos from back in 2007.

A weekend trip home for my Nan's 80th birthday. (My Nan has now passed away.)

It was a sentimental weekend for me.

I remember being a bit home sick and missing all my family 

and so treasuring the moments I got to have with them. 

I love the way a photo helps you remember your feelings and thoughts at the time it was taken.

I am going to aim to share a Project Life spread here on the blog regularly from now on!!

The cards are from Maggie Holmes Flea Market Mini Kit.  Embellishments are Heidi Swapp.

Happy Friday!

Alicia xxx

The Monday Message

You may have noticed my efforts in attempting to get back into the Blogging world....some photos have been posted...but not so many words!!

On a Monday I would like to start the week with a quote of some type...I'm calling it "The Monday Message"...you know, something inspirational to start off the week.

This week's quote is perfect for all you crafty ladies...and one that actually makes me feel relieved...I like to think that we will never run out of creativity...and that the more we use, the more we have!! I like to think that about money too!!!!

Have a beautiful week.

Alicia xx

Preparing and tidying...getting ready for family visitors.

Hello,

I bought these cute little trees from Pillow Talk this week.  We have visitors coming our way soon, so trying to pretty the house up a little (in other words madly cleaning) while awaiting their arrival!'

Alicia xx 

Bought myself some new sunnies. Nicky loves them too!