What a weekend!

Wow! The last week has been a whirl wind. Last Monday I decided to fly to Sydney on Thursday to drive up to Kate's retreat with my Cousin Sarah. Sar was the only one that knew that I was coming down... I was the mystery scrapper... We left on late that afternoon with San and Del.

 We drove to Peta's house in Branxton to spend the night... it was great to meet Peta IRL! Thanks for the bed hun *mwah*

We stopped off in Dungog for Breakfast and had a suprise all of our own.. Loz drove over to meet us for breakfast... she is gorgeous!

We arrived at Kate's mothers before she did and we helped Peta set up her shop. As I was unpacking it was 'one for donna and the rest for the shelf' I just couldnt help myself lol.

When Kate arrived I hid in a different room.. when I walked into the room the poor thing burst into tears.... it was so lovely to meet her IRL! she is as lovely as I thought she would be

 I had "talked" to a few of the girls in different forums and it was fantastic to meeting them all!

here is the group photo that Kate's mum ( who is an awesome cook! ) took of us

 I managed to do 12 LO's plus a double page that I have to finish now that I am home.. i didnt take the right photos for the class lol

I arrived home at about 8.30 last night after loosing most of my scrap gear on the flight... I wasnt leaving Brisbane until I got it back in my possession... the damn airline couldnt make up their mind which flight they had put it all on.... I think I will send it all down by courier next time....

I havent had time to photograph all my LO's atm...but I will try and get to that shortly....

Thanks again for a fantastic retreat girls! I cant wait until I come down again in August for Sar and Sandra's retreat! (and again in Sept and in October for Peta's retreat lol)

Manic Monday!

Good Morning!

I had a rude early start today! Craig had to go to Brisbane at 4am and he made so much bloody noise!

I needed to be out of bed early to take Kirst to the bus for  her school camp.. but not this early!

I thought I would share some more LO's!

This one is for the kraft it up challenge this month... you had to use a multi font title..

This on is for Manon's challenge over at srap boutique

this one is for Anthea's sketch challenge at Scrapbook Savvy

This one is for scrap the girls

this one is for this months out ot the hat scrap challenge

This one is for mad about scrappin March Sketch Challenge

I hope you have enjoyed these

Mwah!

Donna xx

spoilt!

look what i bought myself!

yep! a cricut expression!

and I bought this to go with it!

it's a 'sure cuts alot' program otherwise known as SCAL. It means that I can cut much more with my cricut than just what the cartridges do... any font that you can download from the net.. and you can also create your own files using the 'inkscape' program that you can download free from the internet.

My gorgeous friend Tina has taught me so much about what this can do...thanks hun!

some just because!

are you ready for some more LO's??  Ever since my holiday at Christmas my mojo has returned.. I am really enjoying scrapbooking (and buying scrap supplies too!)

Here are some more LO for you!

thanks for looking mwah!

finally!

hi girls!

I have been pretty slack hey lol... I havent even posted any LO's from the retreat at the gold coast here are some photos from the weekend
the beautiful Lisa, who I had the pleasure of sitting across the table too.... that girls is crazy lol

Lisa and Emma....love 'em!

everyone scrapping away... it was great having Leanne's shop right there for us... thanks Lea Lea mwah!

mmm... I dont know what Lisa and I are doing in this photo... doesnt look like hot choc and bikkies lol... well, we are in our pj's!

Lisa, Briana and me... some of the all nighters... apparently it was all MY fault PMSL!

a group shot... sadly some of the girls had to go earlier :( next time!

saying goodbye... I am going to miss these girls... lucky for cyber space!

and Lou gives yummy cuddles... thanks hun!

ok... some LO's to share now!

ok... this ones credit goes to Em, for the idea.... Lisa for her patience because I was really tired and couldnt remember where Em suggested that I put everything, Amanda (Star) for the title and the hand (Kirst loved it by the way lol) and Julie for laughing at me!

my gorgeous Amanda

Amanda and Georgia on hols at the GC

Craig, my DH (take that which ever way you want lol!)

My BFF daughter, Taylor

my BFF's other daughter, and are just like my own xxx

My darling Sar's Son Cooper, in the pool at our cvan park on holidays

my gorgeous God son and nephew, Hugh

my gorgeous Neice, Mickaela

 I think I did most of these in the first 2 nights... too busy yawning, talking and laughing (and drinking lol) to do any more... i have more to share since then, but I will leave that until tomorrow.. sorry for the overload

mwah!

Donna xx