Monday 12 August 2013
Over and out
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Monday 17 June 2013
Essay from hell: take 2
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Friday 31 May 2013
Forecast Friday: The LOAD inititive - installment 2!
- Study and dinner come first. I'm grouchy and unproductive if I don't eat and my degree is more important to me than a scrapbook page.
- 1 hour per LO. That's it.
- Stock up on adhesive BEFORE starting. That way, I'm not checking my supply each day and wasting time.
So how did it go? Actually, really smoothly. I watched the video in the morning, went to work, mulled things over, came home, ate, studied, completed chores and scrapped. Even on those days I didn't want to move from the sofa, I created a page. It was even more satisfying knowing I'd earned my scrapping time by completing my study.
I didn't feel stressed or under pressure at any point. I just scrapped until I was happy with the page. I have to admit that I have gone back to a couple of the LO's to add an extra layer, journalling or embellishment, but that doesn't mean they weren't finished before that, call it artistic prerogative.
Oh, and yes, I did have enough adhesive!!!
Thank you for stopping by, and if you are interested in joining in the next LOAD, stop by LOAD on facebook for more information.
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Labels: LO's, LOAD, Proud to scrapbook
Monday 27 May 2013
The LOAD Inititive
I have the motivation of a hungover student when it comes to classes and challenges, the will is there, but movement is lacking. I did a 7 or 8 LO's in May 2012, 1 in October 2012 and non in February 2013.
This time, I wanted to give it a real go, the Boy is away, there are only so many games I can play and I thought it was the ideal time to have a proper stab *snigger* at it.
This is what my desk looks like halfway through, I tend to tidy so I can work, but that's pretty much it. I'm an 'out-of-sight-out-of-mind' person, if I can't see it, it won't get used.
Now, like most people, my house is moderately tidy, cleaned as and when it gets dirty. I work 9-5 (well, 8-5), I study and I need to wash clothes and eat. This means I need to do a little planning when it comes to LOAD.
I set myself a few 'ground rules'
- Study and dinner come first. I'm grouchy and unproductive if I don't eat and my degree is more important to me than a scrapbook page.
- 1 hour per LO. That's it.
- Stock up on adhesive BEFORE starting. That way, I'm not checking my supply each day and wasting time.
Speaking of stocking up, I have quite alot of stash, so I haven't purchased anything new. I do have a monthly kit subscription, but I want to use what I have, so with the exception of the kit, no shiny new papers for me. I also have scraps, like most people, so they sit on my desk to be fished through.
I had one other trick up my sleeve before the 1st May 2013 rolled around. I purged (and I do mean PURGED) my stash. Considering I need to get through 31 layouts, you would have thought I needed all the stash I can get... Sounds extreme? Here's my rational:
I scrap at a desk with my stash behind me, but for me, out of sight, out of mind is quite accurate. It's for this reason I keep a box of paper next to my desk and a box of embellishments on my desk. By purging, I sort through everything. I pull out 'new' papers (and my 'use it or loose it' pile), put lack-lustre ones away (they come back out next time round as 'use it or loose it) and get rid of papers I really don't like anymore (I donate these). The same applies to embellishments. I find that this way, I rotate my stash and there is always something new on my desk and I don't get overwhelmed.
It also meant I could have a huge pile of new goodies to work with ^_^
As of Thursday, this is my stack of LO's (minus the first 5 days). Looking good so far...
So... This was the theory... How did I get on..? Find out in a couple of days!
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Friday 24 May 2013
Forecast Friday: AKA Hail and Heavy Rain
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Labels: Forecast Friday, LOAD
Friday 17 May 2013
Forecast Friday: Mopping Up Puddles
There is one bonus, it's Food Revolution Day. Sadly, I can't make any of the events, but I can have a play in my kitchen. Today's plan is some bulk meal prep. Anyone who has seen my Facebook account recently will probably have noticed my current Food Tube obsession (it's *way* better then Jeremy Kyle!!!) I discovered an old favourite of mine, Steak and Guinness Pie. (I have the book!) So my kitchen currently looks like this:
I'm using Black Sheep Ale rather than Guinness, because that's what I have in
And some gorgeous stewing beef (just over 1kg)
It's been cooked for 10 mins and is currently cooling. I'll be portioning it up and freezing it... When I'm ready to use it, it's going in the slow cooker on low while I'm at work. Then I'll do the pie bit. That's the plan anyway.
And to cheer me on my way, I have FRD live stream on YouTube.
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Friday 10 May 2013
Forecast Friday: Baby talk
I won't be going over until next month, when the Boy is home. But I'm still super happy, he's a beautiful little bundle.
Proud auntie moment over (for now). As you might know (or not) May is LOAD month for me. We're on day 10 and so far, so good.
Here's a couple of my favourites so far... would you believe, I've started journalling!!!
It's been an interesting process, fitting in a full days work, cooking, cleaning and studying. I've limited myself to 1 hour. If I haven't made progress after 15 minutes, I go and do something else and after 1 hour, the LO needs to be finished or right at the end. I like it when something works out. If you want to follow my progress throughout the month, it's looking like flickr is the way forward. Join me here.
I've also been playing along with Shimelle's NSD challenges too, two for the price of one. All in all, a good week.
Anyway, my weekend pans are study and housework... oh, and food shopping. I guess I can't win everything. What are you up to?
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Monday 6 May 2013
Inspired by...
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Labels: Challenges, LO's, wedding
Friday 3 May 2013
Forecast Friday: Bank Holiday Heatwave?
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Tuesday 30 April 2013
Kittyisms
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Friday 26 April 2013
Forecast Friday: Sticky patches ahead with a little misting in areas
Here's one of my creations, it's not totally wedding focused, but it's something I want to remember from the day, the way I felt, well, more the way I was made to feel :)
I'm also trying to use my stamps so I used a 2 1/2 polkadot stamp (Stampin' Up) to emboss the backround and the cute teal heart badge is from Flair Buttons (how cute are they!)
I'm pretty happy with the way things are working out, and I feel like I'm progressing.
It's funny, how suddenly your mojo runs away at the prospect of something special to you. I've never been phazed before, by any event. I don't know whether it was just the 'special' factor or the amount I want to do, or maybe I just got overwhelmed that I want it to be a 'story'. Whatever it was, it feels great to be back behind the paper. Whatever you get up to, have a great weekend.
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Labels: Missing mojo, wedding
Friday 19 April 2013
Best laid plans...
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