Happy Friday !!

Since this month is about new beginnings I thought is was good timing to add something new to my blog !!! My first ever giveaway :) I am hoping to make this a monthly feature !!!

Each month I will be giving away a mini kit filled with embellishments, paper and pretty things ! Perfect for those mini albums, scrapbook layouts and cards!!

So to enter !! Leave me a comment below sharing which is your favourite season and why ?

That's it :) If you would like to share via social media please use the buttons below and leave a comment letting me know :) a little bonus entry!!

Open to international readers, giveaway will close on the 25th September and a winner will drawn at random.

Good Luck and Happy Crafting x 

Midweek ....

Whilst I sit on my couch enjoying some snuggles with my sleepy 2 year old, I thought I'd share a quick photo while i wait for her eyes to give in and close ....

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Later today I have a Doctors appointment for my daughters injections, my aunty is coming for dinner and I have a few projects to finish off for a Design Team Call..

Now that the girls are back at school, I am still trying to figure out a Schedule that works, after the long summer holidays I haven't quite got back into the swing of things..

But Yay!!! half way through the week {already}

The last days of summer ......

Its hard to believe that summer is over and that we are already into the first few days of autumn. Which is my favourite season, the crisp air, the colours, the clothes and i am looking forward to Movie nights snuggled in a blanket with hot chocolate :)

These are my girls on the last day of the summer holidays enjoying a yummy ice cream ( i think this photo will make a great scrapbooking page ). I have to admit i do miss them being at home and look forward to the weekend coming, just to enjoy being in their company.

September is almost like the start of a new year for me, especially this year. My eldest is in her first year of high school, my 6 year old is in her last year in the infants and this is the last year i will have at home with my baby before she starts school part time..

I know how important it is to enjoy the moment with them ...

September Blog Hop ~ Kiwi Lane Designs

I am really excited to be part of the September Blog hop, hosted by Kiwi Lane Designs !!!

I was sent these awesome templates to work with ..

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These templates are called brackets and there are 4 in a pack and come with a ring, which makes them great for storing..

This is my first time using templates and at first i was a little unsure of how i would use them in my projects, but once i started using them on my paper the ideas started coming..

A couple of things i like about Kiwi Lane templates, firstly the shapes are detailed enough, without being too detailed that makes cutting out impossible, secondly the templates are see through, so if you would like to "fussy cut" you can easy do that and lastly they are great for layering!!

I made 2 projects with the Bracket templates, here they are ...

I love to layer, and working with the templates makes achieving that look so easy, i think they look great together.

For this tag, I stuck with the idea of layering the templates to make some fun accents, by fussy cutting my paper. 

I will definatley be using the templates on my future projects..

Here is the line up for the Blog Hop!!!

1. Kiwi Lane http://kiwilane.com/here/blog/
2. Staci Jones http://scrapbookingischeaperthantherapy.blogspot.com/
3. Tammy Smith  http://lifeupdownandsideways.blogspot.com/
4. Erin Colby: http://oursliceofcheese.blogspot.com
5. Deborah Johnson  http://scrappinthelittlethings.blogspot.com/
6. Kristy Mackeen: http://mamasanity.blogspot.com/
7. Scrappin' Madge- http://www.thescrappinlounge.com
8. Claire Hartburn http://lemonpaperdesigns.blogspot.co.uk
9. Leslie Prinkki http://www.scrapsofmine.blogspot.com
10. Melissa Dehne http://www.abitofscrappygoodness.blogspot.com/
11. Charissa Miller http://www.akihasmommascraps.com
12. Roselyn Riley http://prettylittlepackages.blogspot.com

A lucky winner from one of the participating blogs will win this awesome prize .....

please note : paper will only be awarded to US or Canadian resident and if a winner outside of those areas wins a $25.00 gift code to the Kiwi Lane shop will be issued in replacement.

give-away closes : Thursday 12th September

To enter, Stop by the blogs participating in the hop and leave a comment , one winner will be drawn at random !!

Good Luck 

I am featured !!! ......

Today I am featured on two awesome blogs :)

Remember this mini album i made for Craft  Blogging Central  design Team challenge ??

I am showing you how you can make your own mini album here :) 

And also .......

This Mini Chipboard album is going to be featured on Melissa Frances blog later today (some one pinch me, as i am so honoured and excited !!!) 

I hope you can stop by these blogs and check out my features ..

Happy Crafting 

New Challenge @ Craft Blogging Central

As you know I am a design Team member over at Craft Blogging Central , each month we host a "themed" challenge for you to get creative and join in with us!!

This months Theme is "Back to School" , the possibilities are endless layouts, mini albums , cards, banners just to name a few ...

You can enter any craft you like as long as it is related to the theme.

Here is a sneak peek at what i created for the challenge ..

Hop on over to the challenge, to see my finish project and the other great DTs projects too !!!!

Look forward to seeing your projects !!

Happy Monday 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