My New Space :)

Well here it is ... just a few more bits and pieces to do like tidy up the cords and put up my notice boards on the wall behind my compter table (then I will post pics of that wall). But here are some just to give you an idea. I decided after sampling a LOT of colours that I would stick with green, although it is a lot different from the old colour. This new one (called Barley Grass by British Paints) is more lime and a lot 'fresher' than the last room if that makes sense? I have also changed my desk to a taller one which is set at bench height (the legs are adjustable) so that I have the option of standing to work or I can sit on a stool. It's good to have the option as quite often I like to stand and work.

Pics 1 & 2 - before!

Pic 3 - Looking in from the door Pic 4 - my shelves Pic 5 - The opposite wall Pic 6 - My work desk Pic 7 - close up of my wall where I have punches, pencils etc. I will post more pics when I finish the other wall where I have my computer desk. I also have a double closet which houses another bookcase with mags, photo albums etc inside. Now I can go and get it all messy ... that's the best bit!

Just FYI - the vinyl lettering for my wall was purchased from http://www.onceuponadesign.com/

We made it!

Well I still don't have broadband at home ... but should be back online within 5-7 working days (according to Primus!) I am just checking in on hubby's connection so don't have long. Just wanted to let you know we made it safely to Perth and the unpacking is almost finished.

We are slowly settling in, and I am getting used to driving a LOT more than I am used to! It is an hour round trip just to take the girls to school in the morning and an hour and a half to TWO hours in the afternoon including waiting time and traffic. I am hoping they will start getting the bus home after the school holidays and that will save me a lot of time .. I just need to drive 10mins to pick them up from the bus stop which will be much easier.

My craft studio is almost finished. I got it painted on Saturday and spent last night and this morning moving my stuff in. I just need to pick up a small desk for my computer tomorrow and then it will be done ... so stay tuned for photos once I am back online!

Anyway, there are still boxes to unpack so I better get back to it. Have a great week!

Yippeeee ... a blog award for meeee!

Thanks to my dear (long distance) friend Andrea for this wonderful award! In addition to adding the way cute graphic to my blog I must also do the following:

1. Comment on this blog.
2. Cut and paste the award logo and use it on your own blog.
3. Nominate 5 to 10 blogs you feel show great attitude and gratitude.
4. Link to your nominees within your blog post.
5. Comment on their blogs to let them know they received the award.
6. Link back to the person who gave you the award to show your appreciation.

So here goes! I thought I should get this done, because my computer will be packed up tonight and I don't know when I will get back online again.

Rach
Makeesha
Pam
Gretchen
Robyn
Karisma

My Town ... but not for long!

I am so sad to be leaving Kalgoorlie ... after spending all of my married life here, and raising my children here up until now, it really is home to me. Who would have thought that a girl from Sydney who couldn't wait to get out of here 15 years ago would come to love it so much! Part of me is so excited about moving on to something different, and part of me is heartbroken to be leaving this small town that I have come to love so much.
So today while the kids were spending their last day at school here, I drove around and took a few pics. Nothing exciting, just the roads I drive every day.

Kalgoorlie- Boulder. Population 32,039. When we came here 15 years ago it was around the 25,000 mark.Coming into the main street of town.
The Kalgoorlie Hotel aka 'Judds' pub ... many a night spent here!

The main street ... the clock is part of the old post office building.

The Town Hall ... recently painted pink ... why, I have no idea!
Coming back down the main road from the other direction.
The Exchange Hotel (affectionately called the 'sexchange') Most popular Skimpy pub and also where Gerard has done most of his gigs with the band over the years. And yep,it is pretty much a hole ... but a real icon in town!
Perth ... only 590kms away. Here we come!

And this is what I have to look forward to pretty much the WHOLE way! Yep, a real scenic drive this one. LOL

Bye Bye Kalgoorlie ... I really will miss you! xxx

Gift Cards

Just thought I would share the gift cards that I made to go with the butterfly frames. I had such fun making these (in case you couldn't tell)!

Supplies: Cardstock, corner rounder and stamp from So Many Sayings, both Stampin' Up. Various patterned papers. Butterfly punches are by Martha Stewart.

More Paper Butterflies!

I had so much fun doing my first paper butterfly frame that I made another couple today but in a smaller size. These frames are 11"x9" each, so still a good size. One of them was done using my other Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch (I think it is called the Monarch butterfly?)

This pic just shows the size difference between the first one I did & the smaller one

Paper Butterflies

I have totally been in love with this project since I saw it on Ali Edwards' blog a while ago. Finally I got a chance to put one together - and it was so quick! The longest part was measuring to make sure they were all even. It is hard to see in the photos but the butterflies are mounted on 1/4" pop dots so they stand out quite a bit.

I am now working on a variation of this for Claudia's room ... same sort of thing but with a twist. If it works I will post it ;)

Supplies: Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, various patterned papers, frame from Crazy Clarks.