Friday, October 28, 2011

50 before 50

a list of things I want to do before I turn 50 next april

  1. go on a holiday (even a weekend away would be good)
  2. get a new christmas tree
  3. lose 10 kilos
  4. bake a sponge
  5. do a cooking class
  6. grow coriander, without it going to seed
  7. get a new lounge
  8. buy a painting
  9. do another cross stitch
  10. make a quilt or finish one of the ones half done
  11. go on a roadtrip
  12. go to Ikea
  13. go to Sydney
  14. go to the movies
  15. go out for dinner
  16. go back to the harbourfront
  17. get an e reader
  18. get a digital slr
  19. have a pedicure
  20. apply for and get some DT shifts
  21. learn to drive a manual
  22. start a vegie garden
  23. do a cake decorating class
  24. Have flowers in the house for more than a week
  25. have a housewarming
  26. make 5 christmas presents
  27. make a new pair of pyjamas
  28. fill up my ipod
  29. catch up on the 100 layouts for the year
  30. learn how to download a movie
that is it for today and I can't think of anymore

layout from the 2nd prompt of pretty paper party

this is the layout from the 2nd prompt of Shimelles new class pretty paper party, it's a layout using all patterned papers.

I am having a mini break from work

So far I haven't done a thing.
We woke up this morning about 4 am we both heard a noise from the kitchen. I thought it was just the fridge or freezer making a noise then we heard something else.... Dave and Kelly went to investigate and went outside as well, nothing.. then heard it again and I realised it was the insect repellant squirting like it does every 20 minutes or so.. oops back to sleep.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011


It has beensuch a long time since I have scrapped this much

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I do not believe how much I have scrapped today.
It was power scrapping I went through my stash and found a heap of papaers, chose some to be background papers and chopped the rest up.

















But wait there's more

Monday, October 24, 2011

menu plan for the week

Monday: Apricot chicken
Tuesday:Balsamic beef and greens http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/15990/balsamic+beef+with+green+beans+and+mash
Wednesday: rissoles and veg
Thursday: lamb chops
Friday: Beef and bean potato bake http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/27322/beef+bean+potato+bake
Saturday: Chicken pizza
Sunday: Roast

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Pretty Paper Party


My first layout for this class and my first 12 x 12 layout in months!!!!!!!!!!!!
I used some scraps from a kit that I have already done 4 layouts from and the tags were from a swap in 2006, the letters are years old too so WOW I am pleased I am using up my stash

a photo update



Shane went to a fancy dress party as the hulk, He wouldn't do the arm crunch thing for me though
Poor Brad had his wisdom teeth out last Friday, he was very brave posing for me. It was such a long day, he was second on the surgeons list to start at 12.30 but he didn't get anywhere near the theatre till 3, then out of recovery at 6. Poor bugger was starving, he had never gone that long without food before(his words). Then when he could finally eat he could only manage two little yoghurts, he was shattered.
We left home for the hospital at 10 a.m and got home at 9.45 pm. What a day!!

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Pretty Paper Party

Ok I couldn't work out how to get the pretty picture here but I will do the first post

Before we begin the party we were asked to take a pic of our paper stash, well this is only part of mine. The fist one is my scraps, yes sorted into colours and kept in 12 x 12 ziplock bags and also in the second shot is my forst bag of papers. When I started scrapping I bought this file bag and never thought I would fill it..... I looked in it today and no I didn't get rid of any papers but I will not be buying anymore until I use a lot of them.
The 3rd pic is my rolling tote, that got broken in the move recently , it has all my christmas papers and a whole lot of other paper that I need to use up. I did go through this bag this morning and got rid of some that I don't like anymore.


Out in the garage is my work in progress folder and a big pizza bx of Basic Grey page kits as well....
Hello my name is Lianne and I am a paperholic!!!!!!!!!!
I haven't bought any scrap stuff for a few months and I will not be buying anything new other than bazzill and glue and stuff like that until my stash is a lot smaller........

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

A to Z of me

A. Age: 49 wow next year I can get a seniors discount at APIA!!!!!!!
B. Bed size: Queen: sometimes I wish we had got King when Kelly gets in and takes over
C. Chore that you hate: Wiping the dishes, cleaning the toilet
D. Dogs: Kelly- Bull arab cross princess
E. Essential start to your day: Coffee
F. Favourite colour: Red from bright to dark
G. Gold or Silver: Used to be silver now it's gold and a mix of silver
H. Height: 5'5 165 cms
I. Instruments you play: None don't sing either unless I am in the car
J. Job title: CSE Grade 1
K. Kids: 3 boys Grant 32, Shane 17 Brad 16
L. Live: Corrimal NSW Australia
M. Mother’s name: Eileen
N. Nicknames: none
O. Overnight hospital stays: with each child after ceasears,
P. Pet peeves: rudeness, being ignored, bullying, chewing gum constantly and slow drivers
Q. Quote from a movie:
Lisa Simpson: But I'm so angry.
Marge Simpson: You're a woman. You can hold on to it forever.
R. Right or left handed: Right.
S. Siblings:
2 brothers 2 sisters all older
T. Tattoos: no pictures
U. Underwear: yes, lacy bras for weekends and sensible for work
V. Vegetable you hate:. none really
W. What makes you run late: .the kids dithering
X. X-Rays you’ve had: .ultrasounds for the kids, ankles, foot
Y. Yummy food that you make: pasta, caramel slice, everything
Z. Zoo animal: tiger

Monday, October 10, 2011

So now that LSNED is finishing up, I've been looking for a new blogging project to take me through October.

I recently came across this blog list on Di Bassnets http://lifeloveandscrapping.blogspot.com/ and thought I might be something fun to do. All you need do, is a blog post each day for thirty days based on the following...

Day 1 – A photo of yourself and a description of how your day was.
Day 2 – A photo of something you ate today.
Day 3 – Your idea of the perfect first date.
Day 4 – Your favourite photograph of your best friend.
Day 5 – A photo of yourself two years ago.
Day 6 – A photo of an animal you’d love to keep as a pet.
Day 7 – Your dream wedding.
Day 8 – A song to match your mood.
Day 9 – A photo of the item you last purchased.
Day 10 – A photo of your favourite place to eat.
Day 11 – What’s in your makeup bag?
Day 12 – A photograph of the town you live in.
Day 13 – Your favourite musician and why?
Day 14 – A TV show you’re currently addicted to.
Day 15 – Something you don’t leave the house without.
Day 16 – Your celebrity crush.
Day 17 – A photo of you and your family.
Day 18 – Something you crave a lot.
Day 19 – Another picture of yourself.
Day 20 – The meaning behind your blog name.
Day 21 – A photo of something that makes you happy.
Day 22 – A letter to someone who has hurt you recently.
Day 23 – 15 facts about you.
Day 24 – A photo of something that means a lot to you.
Day 25 – What’s in your handbag?
Day 26 – A photo of somewhere you’ve been to.
Day 27 – A picture of you last year and now and how have you changed since then?
Day 28 – Your favourite movie.
Day 29 – Something you could never get tired of doing.
Day 30 – A photograph of yourself today + three good things that have happened in the past 30 days


Seems like it might be fun! Anyone else want to play along with me? Link your blog at the bottom of this thread and I'll pop over and encourage you too.

I am back

we have moved and are settled in to the new house I have continued the LSNED in my diary so will add them all here

20/My signature is to use flowers and buttons. My signature style would be my handbags and shoes.

21/Today I thought about regrets- I don't have regrets so much as I don't rush into things willy nilly, thogh sometimes my mouth does. I think I am in a good place at the moment so I have no regrets.

22/Spring is the time for new beginnings, which is what we are doing by moving house. I will miss some of my neighbours in Keerong Ave but look forward to making new friends in Thurston Cres.

23/Today I learned not to forget that Dave gets stressed the same as I do.

24/ Today I learned that our friends are great in helping us move, Chris and Skye just kept going with us.

25/ Today I learned that Brad is silly in a good way and very helpful as well.

26/Today Ilearned that my new kitchen is not as big as it looks, although I am down two big cupboards I still need to cull a lot of stuff.

27/ Today I learned that I am a very poor housewife! I will never let any house that I live in get so mucky. Skye and I spent hours scrubbing 8 years of dirt and dust.

28Today I leanred that I am not perfect... well I knew that but I made so many silly mistakes at work today, I survived

29/ Today I learned that I need to leave 5 minutes earlier for work now

30/Today I learned that teeth are very expensive and health funds don't reimburse nearly enough.

1st/ Today I committed myself to stil adding daily entries to my diary and hopefully keep my blog up to date.