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It’s always a slow process for me, decorating a new space. We’ve been in the house for 3 months now and I was finally able to get my picture wall back up behind the couch. Had this up two houses ago but the last house didn’t have a wall behind the couch, and I really struggled with where to hang all my photos. There are some empty frames, and some outdated photos in here that will be replaced, but for now I’m just happy it’s finally up. On to the next project!

I haven't had time to create anything new in the last few days. Being so close to Christmas my days have been filled with baking, shopping and wrapping. I am 99% done, but since we are celebrating late this year I'm not in any rush to get it all done during the mad rush. With only one major mall in town, it's a little crazy this time of year and although I haven't stayed away from the mall completely, it's been a much different experience than most that are rushing around there at this time of year. This year has been refreshingly relaxing for both my husband and myself (though I'm sure it's always relaxing for him,) and I have certainly noticed the difference. I have been much more relaxed since moving to the Okanagan and this Christmas so far has been very different than the normal hustle and bustle we've experienced in the past. I am looking forward to a quiet Christmas day at home with my 2 favorite men, anticipating the arrival of our 2 youngest gir...

This isn't a new card, but it's one of my favorites. This one was mass produced a few years ago but I was sure to keep a sample for myself.  All the extra textures with the glitter snowflake, Goosebumps texture spray over the stamped image and embossing on the patterned paper make this card really fun. If you are liking these posts, please drop me a message and let me know you are here or follow my blog. You can also find me on  Instagram

It's been snowing for 3 days but there certainly hasn't been much accumulating, sunny breaks during the day melt it just enough to clear the roads before it starts again. I made the background of  this card using Distress Oxides Mermaid Lagoon, Peacock feathers and Broken China. I used Jenner McGuire's Distress Monoprint technique  seen here  https://www.youtube.com/embed/NsySZEPT8HI?autoplay=1&TB_iframe&width=640&height=480 After I made the background I used some texture paste though a dot stencil and added glitter to give the background a little more dimension. The snowflakes were also smothered with texture paste and glitter, I love how it makes them look all fuzzy.  

Well, it's certainly been another long break for me on this blog. There have been many life changes for me, including a new job, living in a new city and now working from home. We have settled into our new home back in the Okanagan, we moved in on September 15th. I am loving living here again, it just feels like home. My husband and I have come to enjoy the simpler life now, enjoying the slower pace now that almost all the kids are all grown and for the most part are on their own, working and taking care of themselves. We have also been touring all the local wineries, distilleries and breweries that the Okanagan has to offer. We have so many wonderful options to enjoy here it'll take a lifetime to visit them all, but our favorites are very easy to get to now. My goal is to be much more creatively active again, both creating in my office and on posting on this blog. I have so many fun samples of techniques I've tried over the years that I can't wait to show you. Toda...

It's not often I put myself on the other side of the camera, or on a scrapbook page for that matter. These pictures were captured by my daughter Hannah and we(with a little liquid influence in us) decided to ham it up for the camera. These are some of my favorite photos of us, so natural, just us being us and being completely comfortable with each othe r.