Scrap Catch Up

Some of my page kits have sold out at Dizzy Izzy Scrapbooking, so I thought I'd post a few pics if the layouts on my blog. 

This one is my dad and his brother & sister many, many years ago (lol) and used American Crafts 'Chap' papers and embellies. I love these colours, and I'm always partial to some flair and bunting! 

Tracey xxoo

Feeling Successful

Last weekend was a huge one - May Retreat for Dizzy Izzy Scrapbooking. Our first 3 night Retreat, and our first fully booked (with a waiting list!) Retreat. 

2 years ago my friend Fleur and I made the crazy decision to leap into this business, and I honestly think it's one of the best choices I've ever made. 

I have an amazing business partner and I am doing what I love - creating and helping others to create. 

We have gone from 'Lets have 1, maybe 2 Retreats per year' to having either a Crafternoon or Retreat each month. 

We are now about to embark on Phase 3 of our plans, and it's the scariest step yet. 

This time next year, who knows what might be happening? 

Thoughts

Gosh, I guess this blogging thing just isn't for me....

Now I've downloaded the Blogger App, perhaps I'll get into the habit of writing posts when I'm here, there and everywhere.

Life really is busy, what with my day job finishing because the business is closing and my real job really heating up and expanding. I'm working on so many secret projects, it's hard to keep track!

This is my first post from my phone, hopefully it works!

Enjoy this pic I snapped from my front lawn yesterday....

Love Trace xox

Sunday Afternoon...

Just scrapping away, playing with inks and sprays on this lovely sunny Sunday afternoon.

I have the house to myself so I get to pick the soundtrack.

                                                  

I can recommend heading to his website getting a copy of this album for free... beautiful music from the lead singer of The Beautiful Girls.

Happy Scrapping,

Trace* xox

Sore Back = Time For Stitching

Last week I was pretty messed up with a bad back. An hour long deep tissue massage aggravated a long standing inflammation problem I have. Combine that with the set up and pack down involved in running a Crafternoon, and by Sunday night I couldn't sleep and could barely move.

The doctor prescribed a bunch of pills, rest and some physio sessions. This meant for the week I couldn't drive myself anywhere, or do much of anything, really.

For me, that much down time is scary and guilt inducing. Wasted time - not my idea of fun when there is so much to do!  So I passed the time by trying to complete some stitching projects that are way overdue. I really am a slow cross stitcher!

Luckily I had Turtle to keep me company! The 'Keep Calm' project was meant to be a gift for Fleur's 30th birthday - I've only got less than a month until it becomes 1 year overdue - luckily only one and a bit letters to go!

I will post some pics once they are all finished and framed, but since I go back to work tomorrow, who knows when that will happen??

Tracey* xox