Monday, June 20, 2011

My poor neglected blog! I feel so bad for not blogging and for not commenting on any blogs but time just ran away with me this last week. It was all good though. You see, it was my birthday about four weeks ago and my DH told me for my present I could have a scraproom make over.  Now, it was all a very exciting thought but if you could see what my scrap space looked like before, you would understand why I was a bit reluctant to start. On Saturday, the 11th I woke up at 6 am and couldn't get back to sleep... so all these ideas started to form in my head. By the time DH woke up, I was dressed and ready to take on the world! Lol! We were planning a nice relaxing weekend.  I started measuring up and after waiting for DH to shower and have breakfast, we were off to Ikea. By Saturday evening all  the new furniture were assembled and by Sunday it looked like a tornado hit our house. There was stuff everywhere!! We had to empty the two big stationary cabinets to move it. It took me all week last week to find a place for everything but I had heaps of fun! Just for the record... my hubby is the best! :)

Now, enough chatter about my adventures... lol! Don't want to bore you all after being absent for so long. I really just wanted to share a layout I finished over the weekend. I'm participation in the Scrapbooking Top 50 June CC and this is for the lovely Sarah's challenge. We had to include some hidden journalling and some enchanted flora on our layout. :)
 I just love this Dusty Attic 'Vine' chippie! The pattern papers and embellies are from an old range of K & Company called Wild Saffron that were in my stash for a while. The felt flowers and bugs are gorgeous and the colours are just great for outdoor pics.
 My hidden journalling under the word 'Laugh'.
 I've used a bit of calico under my chippie word. Really like the effect. :)
That's all for today. Lol! Almost missed my Monday post again. :)
Hope you have a wonderful week. Thanks for visiting!
Until next time.
M xox

14 comments:

Alanna said...

Can't wait to see photos of your new scrap space Marelize!

Melinda Spinks said...

Um... how could you give us such a wonderful story and not supply photos... totally not fair! LOL! It all sounds fabulous and boy do you have a wonderful husband. Love the layout too! :)

Jennifer Shaw said...

Oh this LO is lovely! So soft and I love these papers. The old stuff in our stash is always such a treasure to rediscover and use. Love the hidden journaling spot! So exciting about your new scrappy makeover!! I bet it was so much fun setting it up! Will you be sharing photos?? I love seeing other scrappers happy place! It is also nice to envision that person sitting there and creating! :)

Judith said...

I agree that chippy vine is gorgeous and love the way you've added the flowers.

Rachael Funnell said...

Sometimes life is way more fun than blogging....hehehehe! FAB on the scraproom makeover!!
Love this Layout! YES! i remember K&C- Wild Saffron! I still love this range..... Also awesome with the added flowers to the DA - chippie & the hidden journaling....
Enjoy your Week!

Heather Jacob said...

wow this is awesome .. love the chippies and the felt flowers ..... totally amazing .... I would love to see your scrap-room sounds divine .... mine is so small and at the moment a total mess !!!!I've had lots of projects going on at once and one of them proved to be quite challenging hence the MESS !!!! will be cleaning up today... big hugz x
how about posting some shots of your new room .. xo

Lisa Amiet said...

This is gorgeous Marelize! Love that vine yum yum, happy belated birthday and can't wait to see pics of your scrappy makeover (hint hint LOL). Hope you have a fabulous week xoxo

Sharon said...

Love your layout M. The colours look even better IRL! The hidden journalling under the word is a great idea. Looking forward to seeing the scrap room.

Fiona said...

Gorgeous layout especially the detailing on the chippie vine. But you must show us all photos of the new scrap room!
Fiona
x

Kerryn said...

ooh sounds good!! Photos please ;).

Loving this layout too. Such fabulous colours!!

Anonymous said...

What a super pretty LO:)

Lynette Jacobs said...

Can't wait to see what it looked like before the makeover and how it looks now. Wow, that Dusty Attic chipboard is beautiful. Great layout Marelize.

Tracey said...

Beautiful details Marelize, love your layout! Lucky you having a room make over......something I dream about!

Ella Swan said...

So excited to see your space! Tried to comment earlier in the week with no success!! Beeyoootiful layout too :)