GUESS WHAT I GOT FOR MY BIRTHDAY?!!!!!!

Guess what I got for my birthday?!!! Yep, you are looking at my new Canon 400D Digital SLR, the one that I have wanted for ages & ages - yay!! I have been out playing with the settings and the lenses - oh, so much fun!

Hubby had everything wrapped individually and it took 11 hours from the first strap until I received the whole thing! I was lead on a merry chase all day with notes and parcels hidden all over the place! The kids were in on it too and Gavin had given Daniel a list of when to give certain things and where they were, they had just as much fun as me, I think!

Lisa and Jo came over for afternoon tea and we enjoyed a hot chocolate and decadent cakes across the road at the Mill. mmmmm........chocolate.............

Went out to dinner with Julie & Noel on Wednesday evening, as they were going to be away on Saturday - down the road to the Carlisle, nice meal and we walked the calories off on the way home!

On Saturday night, went out again to the Seaton Hotel with everyone. It was packed, but a great meal. Took my new camera - of course!! Lisa and Kim had a go taking some photos - and wanted to put it in their bag to take home! Bought a scrumptious cake from Michele's for desert. A great night! Thanks for coming guys and helping me celebrate my birthday! I had a wonderful time - of course with family and friends around, how could I not?!

Garden Party with Alison Ellis Designs!!

Sorry I haven't written for soooo long...but I've been having a garden party with Alison!!!
I am the new SA Rep for Alison Ellis Designs and have been to nearly every scrap shop between Gawler and Hackam!! I have discovered suburbs I didn't know existed.
Ohhhhh and it was so tempting..... after the first day I didn't take any money or cards with me!! I am not to be trusted in a scrap shop - lol!!!
This weekend I am travelling to Victor Harbor to teach at Scrapbook Emporium's Retreat, representing AED and using the scrummy new papers of course! We will be completing the blue and green page.
The second pic is a 5x5 card using the leftovers from the double lo. Just love the flowers, they just scream to be cut out and used everywhere!!

For my Monday night regulars - we will be completing the single pink page. $10 for the workshop and materials. You will need black ink and a sharp craft knife. Photos - 2 4x6 landscape orientation or one 6x8. Black & white will be best.
Thursday ladies - we will be doing the blue & green double layout. $ 16 for the workshop & materials. You will need black ink, black brads, one large brad (I used blue) and your stapler. Photos - 4 4x6 photos, any orientation.

Must away and pack for tomorrow - long drive, but will be lots of fun!!
Happy Scrapping,
Mandy