Australia Day Cyber Crop

Well I must say I had a wonderful time taking 

part in Scrapping Clearly's Australia Day Cyber Crop back in January.

This is only the second time they have held a Cyber Crop 

and it was my first time taking part, it was the boost I needed to get 

the creative mojo happening again, I thoroughly enjoyed it. 

Challenge Number 1 was to use photos from Australia Day

Straya Day

This is Challenge Number 2 - 

Club Day 1 2013

There were 5 challenges to complete but with work and my crazy home schedule etc I only managed to complete 2 of the challenges, either way I was proud of my efforts and I had a great time doing them

As you can see my time restraints are still there cause it's taken me this long to post my challenges and about the cyber crop - ha ha ha

You know what........one day life will be less hectic and i'm sure I will still be whingeing about it, just got to accept the fact that you can only do what you can do hey??

If you drop by and have a look please leave me a comment so I know you have taken the time to drop by

Thought for the day.....

Till next time

BBxx

More Goodness Bought To You By The Desktop

Happy Thursday,

I have a few more desktop shares for you today. I did these layouts with the Basic Grey Page Of The Month Kits, I must say I am super upset that the shop I was getting them off stopped selling them but if any of you scrappy peeps know of anywhere that sells them please let me know. Cheers.

The first one is of my daughter at Ballet

Ballet 2010

This was Holly as a Grinch in the end of year concert "A Christmas Carol" - she dances at Dance Central, check them out here as they are a great school

Professional Pic

My Little Grinch

Unfortunately I didn't take any close ups of  either of the page but i'm hoping you can get the drift.

The second page is of my babies first day of school way back in 2011

First Day Of School 2011

Funniest thing :) :) :)

This year was the first year that Holly actually decided to wear a dress to school

Holly 2011

It didn't matter how many times I told her that the dress was on backwards she was adamant that the zip went at the back so to save a mini meltdown on the first day I just let her do her thing........and yes by the time she got home that day the dress was on the right way - he he. Oh to be a kid again - on that note

Thought for The Day

Yep that's me..............still

Hope you are all having a great week

But I have to ask...............R U OK?

Don't forget to leave me some love if you drop by, I would love to see your comments

Till next time - Stay Super

BBxx

Still Clearing The Desktop

Happy Sunday,

First of all I would like to shout out a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my hunk-o-spunk hubby ( love your guts babe) for last Tuesday - we had cake for you :) and we will celebrate with you when you get home.............

I have a few more desktop shares for you all today and once again its all a bit well........I think i could call my style RANDOM cause nothing is ever the same.

Mixed Media Watercolour

This is a mixed media watercolour from Blue Bazaar. You can check out their website here
They have some great products - not just scrappy stuff.

Just a little close up

I am sharing a layout with you next - it was one of the Basic Grey POTM which I also purchased from Blue Bazaar. My little man has grown so much and come a long way since his first days on the MX track 5 years ago

Feel The Adrenaline

Here are a few close ups -

LHS of the layout

RHS of the layout

Journalling

Just to show how far he has come, he competed in Round 2 of the KTM SEQ Junior Championships yesterday. He came 13th, 9th and then 3rd. Fantastic day on a new track that he has never ridden before - Proud Mummy Moment right here. Check out the FB page of the series here.

Hope you have all had a wonderful weekend.
Please leave me some love so I know you have been here

Thought of the Day

Till next time

BBxx

Our Tree

Good Morning,

Happy Monday.....

When we were young we went to Alma Park Zoo in Brisbane, my sister and I affectionately fell in love with the best climbing tree ever and before we knew it it became "Our Tree". Unfortunately in March 2014 Alma Park Zoo closed down so the fate of "Our Tree" is mysteriously unknown.

As a child there are always those few memories and little things that stick with you for a lifetime. What are some of your favourite childhood things?

Here is the layout I created , the photo was taken in I think 1990?

Woodland Theme

Nothing beats the feeling..(i'd probably break the tree now)

The colours of nature

I think I maybe getting a bit sentimental in my old age........

If you drop by please leave me a comment so I know you have been and looked (it would be highly embarrassing to have a blog that no one looks at)

Here is a thought for the day -

Don't suppress your inner child

MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU

Till next time Jedi's

BBxx

He was CUTE and SQUISHY

Good Morning,

Well hasn't the cold weather hit all of a sudden and would it be rude of me to say how much I HATE the cold weather.......... I hate layering clothes, i'm already big enough as it is without having to layer an extra 10kg of clothes on.

Today I have an old share for you. It was a Book of You layout from the old Scrapboxx website - now who misses that site???? I know I do that's for sure. The page was created by the always talented Julie Winks who like me has found that life takes over and creativity gets pushed aside. I used my first born in this layout from his 6 month old photo shoot - boy I wish I could go back to those days when he was cute and squishy NOT tall and mouthy :)

So CUTE and SQUISHY

Close Up

And just for a laugh "Look at it now" -

Gotta love it when they take selfie's on your phone

I hope you enjoy the rest of your day
If you have dropped by I would love to hear what you think so leave me some love by posting a comment

Thought for the day:-

Happy Thursday

BBxx

Mexican Beef Pie

Good Morning,

And what a great morning it is.....sun is shining, birds are chirping but most importantly the kids are still sleeping ( gotta love school holidays). And how are the school holidays going for everyone? Personally I haven't had a lot of time to spend with the kids as i've been at work and of course hubby has been away at work for the whole holidays as well so the kids haven't been doing much at all......makes them appreciate going to school more I say.

Well I have a great kid friendly recipe to share with you today.
What  kid doesn't love mexican? I can honestly say I haven't found one yet.
This recipe is great for the budding little chef in your life to help you out in the kitchen. Super easy and super yummy Mexican Beef Pie

Ingredients

1 tbs Olive OIl

1 Onion, chopped

500g Beef Mince

140g Tomato Paste

40g Taco Seasoning Mix

400g Can Diced Tomatoes

420g Can Kidney Beans

420g Corn Kernels

Grated Cheese

Tortillas

Corn Chips

Sour Cream

Method

1. Preheat Oven to 180c

2. Heat oil, Saute onion until tender, add mince and cook until browned

3. Stir in tomato paste, seasoning mix and cook 1-2 minutes. Add tomatoes, beans and corn. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes

4. Heat tortillas in microwave until soft. Arrange in dish to form a shell. Spray with oil. Bake 10-15 minutes, until golden.

5. Spoon mixture into shells. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 4-5 minutes, until cheese melts.

6 Serve topped with corn chips and sour cream

I'd love to hear if you try this out or if you have a great variation that I could try out. And of course let me know if the whipper snappers in your house love it as much as mine do.

Here is a thought for the day:-

Hope you survive the rest of the holidays.......

Till next time

BBxx