Guess what I've been doing!

The Paper Doll Company has returned, and this time I'm feeling so good about my wee venture. It truly has become a case of 'doing what you love'.

 And I love to scrap. So lets do it! Since the introduction to Project Life last year my life has been fill of capturing the little moments, the things that make us giggle and that we talk about at dinner time. Its not those momentous occasions with all the family gathered (although they are special too), but its the kids being proud of a school project, or the baby doing his nudie run after his bath. That stuff. Hence why The Paper Doll Company has more direction this time. Its those little bits that add to our story, that "bling it up", and I'm so excited to have some gorgeous products on board! The funky Flair badges from Evalicious, and the journalling cards from Pretty Little Studio are just too cute!

So for now I'm selling my wares on my Facebook Page: Paper Doll Company. Have a nosey, see what you think. Of course I just had to have a play with some of my stock and loved using it on this layout..

Paper Doll Products used: Evalicious Quote Bubbles Badges, Little Bitty Bags Silver Dot on Kraft.

Love Bee xx

Man its cold! Today a felt like I'd had a face lift after going for a walk earlier on. The skin on my face had shrink wrapped itself around my skull while displaying a flushed pink shade. Attractive? I think not. Anyhow more excuse to stay in my sun drenched craft room and scrap. This is my latest challenge installment from http://challengemehappy.wordpress.com. A recipe challenge this fortnight which had to include: 2 or more photos, an anchor, wash, sequins, sewing, and 3 or more patterned papers... So what do you think? Wish I was lying back on that beach right now.... bring on Summer!

Love Bee

This is crazy, I really can't believe it's been so long since I blogged. And I love it. Why do we give up things we love? Relationships. Alcohol. Chocolate (never!). So my darling blog, I promise to not let it go so long again. Scrapbooking is another love that I leave in the dark to make room for my "life". How on earth did I let housework get in the way of this!?

So here it is, my first challenge in a long time. The girls over at Challenge Me Happy have me all inspired and I was looking forward to scrapping this cool pic of James and his buddy on the beach. The "Water" challenge couldn't have fitted better.

Love Bee

a party planner?

I'd admit it! I love throwing a party. Not your average throw a sausage on the BBQ bring a plate kinda party, but one with all the trimmings. I could go nuts! I think it could be my calling. There is a problem with throwing parties though, I'm always running round like a headless chook on speed that I never get a chance to take a breath and enjoy the ambience, so I need to learn to balance the two. I do get somewhat excited too and maybe that mixed with the odd glass of Pinot Gris is a recipe for disaster. Ok, no more drinking at my own parties, strictly reserved for other peoples parties (lets hope there will be a few this summer or else it's looking a little dry)....

With that said the follow up to Louie's 1st birthday will have to be mine. Im thinking a tea party on the lawn. Peony roses, my grandmothers china, pastel accents, and delicate tasty nibbley morsels. Ok, and a sneaky wee sparkles too..

love Bee

my baby is ONE

Today Louie is ONE. I know we all say it, where has that time gone, but its true! Only yesterday I was holding the new love of my life in my arms after being delivered by caesarean section. This wee boy has brought so much love and happiness to our lives, I feel truly blessed that I am his Mamma.

So here's to you my darling. Mummy, Daddy, James and Jesse wish you a very Happy 1st Birthday. We love you with all our hearts as you continue to brighten our lives...

craft day wednesday

A new tradition has started... Craftday Wednesday. Where myself and my two scrapbooking homies scrap the day away. There is lots of laughs, lots of coffee, and if we are lucky lots of scrapbooking done. Sometimes chocolate is involved, yesterday it took consuming 6 pieces of the stuff to realise that it wasn't strawberry but turkish delight i was eating. I hate turkish delight.

And yesterday was the beginning of my Project Life adventure. I never knew my life was so goddam exciting, but when you put together a weeks worth of photos from all the stuff achieved that week it really does make for good reading. Some weeks I suppose will be less exciting than others, so then I'll fill my pages with random thoughts and pretty stuff.

So here is my first attempt,

So Craftday Wednesday's just got a whole lot more exciting... now to convince Matty to deliver sushi every week for the busy scrappers...mmmmm

Love Bee

holidays, zombies and tough love.

I cannot believe how long its been since I've posted! Where has the time gone, or maybe I'm still on "rarotongan time". This is my happy place, our 8 nights in paradise wasn't nearly enough time, longer next, I promise.

Though the happy thoughts of sand between my toes and cocktails with barbie umbrellas have been marred by the zombie that I have become. Like a Michael Jackson Thriller zombie we are talking. (Has anyone ever noticed how classy the lady zombies are in that video, they all have hats on!). Our darling Louie as been possessed and for the last twenty nights we have had party central in Louie's room, next he'll be wanting a disco ball installed! A one person in nappies party. One so loud he sent his brother to retreat to the couch for the night. And I'm stuffed, with sawdust. My head is like sawdust, I am grumpy. Impatient. Tearful. And pissed off. So off to the doctor's this morning to confirm what I already knew, there's nothing wrong with the wee cherub!!!

So tonight this zombie is getting all nasty. No cuddles for you Master Yates. No picking you up for you to giggle and snuggle into my neck. No sirree! I'm getting tough. It worked before when the dummy was finished with and it will work again.... just don't look at me with the chubby little cheeks and dancing eyes darling, Mummy has a job to do!