Monday Moments ::

I had so much fun writing last weeks "Monday Moments" post I thought it would be fun to do another this week ...

So here are 5 things to inspire you this week ....

I love this awesome print via Studio Calico 

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I am totally in love with black and white, such a classy look for a home. Not sure how practical it is with children ?? But maybe going through my home creating this look one room at a time may be possible, will have to work on my husband first though !!!

Amy Tangerine 

I am a huge fan of Amy Tan (aka Amy Tangerine) I also find her blog and projects so inspiring and I proudly have a lot of her products ... I love how bright and cheerful her projects are .. Amy was a huge source of inspiration that started me scrapbooking and project life , that sadly I haven't managed any this year :( which makes me sad.. I am hoping to get my paper crafting mojo back soon !!!! but for now I am enjoying stopping by her blog and seeing what she is up to !!

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During my 6 week recovery from surgery, I have been unable to drive :( which has definitely been frustrating a times. I have had to think of meal preparation for the week instead of on a day to day basis.. So having a meal planner has been really helpful, and how cute is this one ?? I will be using this one next week :) 

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For all my creatives out there, thinking of starting a handmade business, this series is a must!!! By the awesome Maggie Whitley !!! Who has inspired my journey in so many ways , her blog is one of the blogs i check daily !! So grab yourself a Notebook and pen and enjoy the series ..

What is inspiring you this Monday ??

Claire xo

Sunday Inspiration ...

Happy Sunday....

Hows your week been ?? Any fun plans ??

We have welcomed two new additions to our family this week, two baby boys, which have kept us all busy and helping out. I finally finished my Autumn Mini Album last night and is just waiting to be filled with notes and memories.

So if your looking for some inspiration for the week ahead, here is what's inspiring me ..

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Have a great weekend :)

~ C x

Sunday Inspiration ....

Its been a few weeks since I last posted a Sunday Inspiration post, sometimes things tend to get in the way and make your plans impossible to follow..


So, here are some things that have been inspiring me lately...

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Hope that you find something inspiring too, maybe spending sometime outside or crafting ???

For the rest of the day, I am spending the day crafting at my local class :), the girls will enjoy some quality time with there aunty !!

Have a great day !!

~ C x  

Sunday Inspiration .....

This is the last weekend, of the long summer holidays. Its kinda bitter sweet as part of me is eager to get back into a routine and enjoy some quality time creating, whilst I know i will miss the girls and the constant flow of noise and laughter..

Today is a day for relaxing with tidying up thrown into the mix , comfy clothes and no make up ;)

So here is some Inspiration for the week ahead ...

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Still very much inspired by mixed media and Art Journalling, I am working on my own journal and can't wait to share with you soon !!

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How pretty are these bracelets ??? The colour, the style. In my eyes perfect :) 

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Yellow, is my all-time favourite colour ( hence why lemon is part of my blog title). It makes a lovely complimentary colour. It look gorgeous with this smokey grey colour.Not to mention that Vase is to die for !! 

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I recently found where to purchase this Tim Holtz clock and lets just say it is on my wish list... I think the possibilities are endless and could be switched to go with each season ..

And a little note, for you to remember ........ 

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Have a great week :) 

Will be back tomorrow with details of a new challenge over @ Craft Blogging Central 

This week I am .....

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Seeing .....

Shoes, we have been shoe shopping for back to school, lets just say shopping with 4 girls ages 11,9,6 and 2 is no easy task...

Hearing .....

Video Games, this week the girls have played (not always together) on the PS3.

Tasting .....

Yummy chocolate pizza at my friends house this week, it has inspired me to have a go at making my own, chocolate, strawberries and cream , my idea of heaven .. yum yum !!

Feeling .....

Photos, i recently ordered from Origrami . They came yesterday and i couldn't be happier, looking forward to including the prints in mini albums and layouts..

So that's been my week, how about yours ???

Sunday Inspiration .....

Hello Friends,

Hope you have had a great week ???? This week has been a lot calmer and I have been able to joy some crafting with the girls and having no real plans, just enjoying the moment..

So here is some inspiration for the week to come ...

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I rarely have any time for sewing, these days .... which makes me sad, so i have been looking for simple projects to complete and i love these fabric flowers, they could also double up for mixed media embellishments.

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I am still working on making the most of my craft space and i think this is a great idea for storing paper!!

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The School Holidays are almost over :( but i think this would make a perfect rainy day craft activity, my younger 2 girls would love this !!!! .... maybe have a craft mat down !!!

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I know we are still technically still in summer, but autumn is my favourite season... I love this outfit combination....

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I think mini canvas are soooooo cute , they make a great decoration  pieces too ... I love the Girlie Grunge look, this site is a great source of inspiration and ideas ....

I hope you have a great Sunday..

Any Fun plans ??

This week I am .....

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Seeing ..... 

Lots of ideas for my Art Journal, i love experimenting with different mediums, colours and embellishments an Art Journal is the perfect place to keep everything together, i started a Pinterest board , which you can see here.... 

Hearing .....

Its still the summer holidays, so mostly i hear my girls, its been hard at times but i love having them home all day.

Tasting .....

One of my favourite lunches is Jacket potato with cheese and mushroom ( i have this almost everyday)

Feeling .....

Kitchen work surfaces, yeap we are looking into re-doing our kitchen, which is kinda fun... but i want to make sure that i get it right and that i am completely happy before we commit to anything ...

How's your week been ??? Any fun plans this weekend ????

My 5 Favourite Craft Tools ........

I thought it would be fun to do a mini series, sharing a variety of my 5 favourite things, all craft related of course..

Today i am sharing my 5 favourite craft tools .....

This was fairly easy for me to decide on, as i use these almost everyday ....

1. Prima - Ingvild Bolme - Craft Knife , i honestly love this knife, it is so easy to use, it makes cutting out those awkward flowers easy to cut...

2. Tim Holtz - Edge Distresser, this is great for adding texture to your paper. I like the added interest it creates on your projects.

3. Beacon 3-1 Glue , I have tried many glues over the past year, but for me this is the best.

4.Corner Punch - I picked this corner punch up at my local craft store, it wasn't expensive and it is compact enough to keep in my carousel (another post on that later) the rounded corners on a project are a perfect way to polishing of your project.

5. ATG - This is a fairly new purchase and i am still getting used to it, and i hadn't realised that the refills where as expensive as they are , but the tape does seem to last a long time, so maybe the refills are worth it ??

What are your favourite tools ???

Sunday Inspiration

The past couple of weeks have been really busy and i have been unable to post my usual "Sunday Inspiration" post ..

Today is calmer and i am looking forward to a much more relaxing Sunday, well as relaxing as it can be ;)

Here are 5 things that are inspiring me ......

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I really like the idea of having a blogging planner, as a way of keeping ideas, links and topics in one place. I love the pattern on the paper too..

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Art Journaling, i am currently working on my own art journal at a local class. I love how it is allowing me to experiment with different mediums and colours and define my own style , looking forward to sharing with you all soon :)

I also started a Art journal pinterest board, you can follow here 

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I am always on the look out for new, simple, tasty dinner ideas that the girls will like too.. these sound perfect ;)

Dump 1 envelope of taco seasoning, 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts a jar of salsa in the crockpot, stir and cook on high(4-6 hrs.) or low(6-8 hrs.) Should be able to shred with a fork. Place meat mixture in tortillas and top with your favorite toppings!

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Completely in love with this style, it is so me. The colours are perfect.

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Have an awesome Sunday !!! don't forget to share what's inspiring you !

This week I am ......

Seeing ......

Lovely Prima flowers, almost all my projects this week have included these gorgeous embellishments, can not get enough of them!!

Hearing ..... 

Lots of children's TV programmes , Mickey Mouse, Doc McStuffins, Sofia the First and Curious George are firm favourites in our house, well with the younger 2 anyway :)

Tasting .....

At the moment, a strong cup of Tea and a crunchie :)

Feeling .....

I have been trying to use different mediums in my projects , so using stencils with gesso and of course using fingers is always great fun !!

So how about you? how has your week been ??

This week i am .......

 

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Seeing .....

 

Lots of cream!!! We have had 2 large celebrations this week, which has meant dessert making has been in full swing !! I have tried new recipes and experimented with old ones.

 

Hearing .....

 

Laughter and screaming, we are into the 3rd week of the long summer holiday.. so definitely a mixture of happy playing and a little fighting too!

 

 

Smelling .....

 

Baking and ice creams :)

 

 

Tasting .....

 

Popcorn , seriously love the stuff

 

 

Feeling ..... 

 

Right now, the soft, new keys on my notebook !!!! a surprise, belated birthday present from my hubby !!!! looking forward to uploading pictures from my camera to show you, being able to drag and drop !! and all the other great features, that you cant yet do on the Ipad ..

 

So, how about you how? how has your week been ???





This week I am ....

 

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Rain and lots of it, so all gardening plans have been postponed until the weather improves :/

 

Hearing .....

The washing machine, as I try and tackle the mountain of washing

 

Smelling .....

A mixture of cakes and homemade quiche, as I experiment in the kitchen :)

 

Tasting .....

Right now, a strong cup of tea and a Crunchie (my comfort snack)

 

Feeling .....

Baby feet, my baby girl loves to have a feet rubbed, which is a gentle reminder to enjoy these moments as they won't last forever !

 

How's your week ??

Don't forget to stop by and link up your crafty projects over @ Craft Blogging Central

Here is a sneek peak at the project I made ...

 

Hope to see you there :)

 

Sunday Inspiration .....

A super late post today... But I have good reason ;) I went on a day craft class.. I learnt so many new techniques, I will post some photos later this week ..

But for now here is what's inspiring me this week ...

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How pretty are these resin frames ??

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I really love these pillows , the tutorial is easy to follow too ;)

 

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I have yet again been moving my craft room around, to try and make most of the space available... I love this layout and the colours not to mention the cute storage, this link shows you how to make the flower tree..

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This yummy cake is Gluten FREE !!! Yay I must make this ;)

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What's inspiring you this week ??

 

This week I am ......

 

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Seeing .....

More of my garden as I try to create the space I want! And this book ;) really hoping to finish this book and start my own project.

 

Hearing .....

A mixture of laughter and screaming as my play, as well as the smurfs movie.

 

Smelling .....

Fresh fruit, strawberries and watermelon is a hit in our house at the moment.

 

Tasting .....

Fruit and drinking vimto (my absolute favourite drink) with ice ;)

 

Feeling .....

Laundry ! But loving the new fabric softner, hoping to be feeling paper later as I work on a few new projects !

 

 

How about you, how's your week ??

 

Sunday Inspiration ...

Happy Sunday,

I had the urge to have a huge spring clean today :/ and as I am sat enjoying a calm moment, I realise I could really do with a long hot soak in the bath to help ease my aches and pains ....

So here is what's inspiring me this week.

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Today's cleaning, included a major tidy up of my garden, plants were removed, rose bushes cut down and just general clean up.. My idea is to have planters rather than actual planting? I love these containers this is look I would love to achieve.

 

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How cute are these ?? I love the style. Makes me want to sew more :/

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Loving this style and colour combination !

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Tomorrow is the last day of the school year !! I cannot believe another year is over !!

In between cleaning and gardening my and the girls made 6 "thank you" teacher gifts, they came out pretty cute ! The girls are excited to take them tomorrow ...

 

What's been inspiring you lately ??

 

End of year Teacher Gift ideas....

It's almost that time again, another school year over .

Saying goodbye to the those familiar faces that we have come to know for the past year, those faces that have inspired our children, guided them with knowledge, understanding and growth..

It's kind of bittersweet..

So to say thank you to those faces a.k.a teachers ;) I always try to make a gift that's homemade, last year I bought mugs and filled them with treats and then gift wrapped them...

This year, well you will have to wait and see ;)

But I thought I would share some gift ideas to get you inspired...

 

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I have to admit I have a "thing" for cactus at the moment, but I think that this would make a great gift, love the tag which is available to pink via the link above :)

 

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I am sure most teachers could do with a coffee at some point during the day ? This would be perfect.

 

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Cute idea, great packaging and gifts inside.

 

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Fun and practical!

 

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I think this is such a fun idea...

 

What are you giving as thank you gifts this year ??