Happy New Year everyone!!
I hope you all had wonderful Christmas and New Year celebrations with
family and friends surrounding you with fun and laughter :-) I know I
did! One of my weird quirks is always setting a table with a theme,
just love it! Here are my tables from Christmas Day lunch and New
Year's Eve dinner.
New Years Eve
I stamped lots of clocks onto this cheap table runner from cheap as chips - used all the clock stamps I had in my stash and stazon ink. Looks pretty cool I think (and it washed beautifully)!
Our Seafood to See in the New Year Feast....mmmmmm!
Last candle standing! Had to have a play with my camera and timer remote before I went to bed...
So....can't wait to hear what you've all be up to! I've been scrapping lots, getting ready for the next calendar release, taking lots of photos and a little bit of sewing.
Here is my new camera strap cover, very girly and cute! Orders? Sure! Talk to me :-)
I am selling a brand new Lowepro backpack, Primus AW for $250. It is half camera bag and half backpack and very roomy to fit in all your DSLR bits and pieces! Here's the blurb from the Lowepro site...
"A perfect combination of fast access and all weather
protection, the Primus AW was built for the backcountry. Rugged
construction with a recycled, water resistant outer fabric and a
seam-sealed AW cover protects gear. This pack also conforms to a variety
of body types with an adjustable 8-point harness system giving the
adventure photographer exceptional comfort under heavy load. The
lumbar-equipment access point keeps the bag off the ground when digging
for equipment in either of the two padded compartments. Gear retrieval
is further complimented by a side access zipper that gives the user
quick camera access without taking the bag off. Combine that with
pockets and features that are made for today's adventure photographer
and the Primus AW delivers adjustable comfort with tough camera
protection.
In commemoration of Lowepro's 40th
anniversary, we are proud to introduce the industry's first backpack
designed for the professional photographer that is made primarily from
recycled materials. Funds raised from the sale of the Primus AW backpack
will support Polar Bears International PBI, a nonprofit organization
dedicated to the worldwide conservation of the polar bear.
The Primus AW backpack, constructed of
51% Cyclepet®, a 100% post consumer recycled fabric, is the first
backpack of its kind, and establishes the Primus AW as the industry
standard for eco-friendly carrying solutions. Each bag contains enough
recycled material to equate to approximately 22 soda bottles. By
preventing this material from reaching a landfill, .0034 cubic yards of
landfill space, 15,109 BTU's of energy, .002 barrels of crude oil and
.12 gallons of refined oil is conserved throughout the production
process. The release of Primus AW celebrates the spirit of conservation
which has been, and continues to be, an integral part of the Lowepro
culture. To help you make the most of this Lowepro bag take a look at
our new product video."
I am also selling my DSLR!!!!! What??!!! I hear you say! Well, I have upgraded from the EOS 400D to an EOS 7D - part of the Canon enthusiast range, more things for me to learn. If you are interested in upgrading from a point and shoot camera to a DSLR - this is perfect for you! I am asking $370. It comes in the original box (yep, I kept it!) and has the software and manuals too. Also included are - extra battery (so you'll have 2), 2GB Compact Flash Memory Card, leather hand strap, neck strap, timer remote (so you can take those long night shots!) and a tripod. **No Lenses are included in the sale** Everything, except a lens, you need to start taking control of your photography and reach for the next level :-)
This is a bargain! On eBay, just the bodies - no other bits with it, are fetching $400+!!! Talk to me if you're interested.
Now onto business!!!!
Next Weeks Workshop is...
3x3² $18
Monday 7-9pm and Thursday 9.30-11.30am
**NO WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP**
We are going to be using a 3x3² grid as a basis for the placement of our square photos and papers on this cute layout. You will need 6 photos for your double layout. 5 square @ 3x3” and 1 square @ 6x6”. You will also need your basic tool kit, inks, paper piercer, a title and some foam mounting tape.
Chinese New Year/Australia Day Scrap'n'Roast $16
Saturday 21st January 2012 4pm-midnight
Our first Scrap'n'Roast for the year! There are still some spots available if you'd like to come along and catch up on some scrapping and with your scrapping friends. Bookings essential.
Well, I think that's enough from me!
Happy Scrapping and I will catch you all soon.
Mandy :-)
