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I am now a planner addict. Coloured pencils and keeping a diary were probably where it all started for me as a 10 year old watching The Snorks on TV. Since then I've been a scrapbooker, a Project Lifer, a... Continue reading

Posted Oct 20, 2016 at It's been one of those days...

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A little welcome

Hey there! If you're looking for new posts, scroll down! If you've come here via the Pinterest pin that went viral (guys, that's crazy, literally millions of views!) welcome, there's over 600 posts here, enjoy browsing my arty, crafty, mixed... Continue reading

Posted Oct 18, 2016 at It's been one of those days...

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Tags, cards & other gorgeous tag projects

Creating mixed media tags can be additive, but what to do with the tags? I've used them as stand-alone gifts, on the front of cards and in frames. Some of my favourites have made it to a prime spot on... Continue reading

Posted Oct 18, 2016 at It's been one of those days...

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Trinkets & Treasures Tag

This super easy method for creating this impressive tag can be used in so many ways. Originally designed for jewellery making, the trinkets & treasures featured at A Dozen Ideas are used just as commonly in mixed media artwork. I... Continue reading

Posted Oct 18, 2016 at It's been one of those days...

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So is that it for you and scrapbooking, Nic?

A question asked of me on facebook last night: So that's it for you and scrapbooking Nic? And my answer: That's it for me and scrapbooking. No regrets, just great memories. I kinda think I lost interest when my children... Continue reading

Posted Sep 6, 2014 at It's been one of those days...

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Retirement lane...

I've been writing this blog for years. And years. And years. While I still hope you'll visit my 'Class Kits for sale" page, this blog for now, is retiring. It's seen me through toddler times, teen times, teaching times and... Continue reading

Posted Jul 15, 2014 at It's been one of those days...

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Working. Scrapbooking. And a little Hayday too.

There’s life in the old girl yet. I say old girl not because I am, (we’re only as old as we feel, right?), but because that’s what one says when they find renewed energy. Kinda like when I say it’s... Continue reading

Posted Jun 5, 2014 at It's been one of those days...

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Scrapbooking, being creative and hanging up my teaching apron.

"What will you do if you lose your scrapbooking job?" - out of the mouth of babes this morning. "Why is that, Abby?" I ask - avoid the question by answering with another question, great parenting tip, that one. "Because... Continue reading

Posted Mar 5, 2014 at It's been one of those days...

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A fab summer and a new layout to share.

At this late stage of January if I was a judge in a court of blog-crimes, I think I'd find myself guilty of not posting regularly AND instead taking advantage of the quick-fix that facebook offers. Information lacks on this... Continue reading

Posted Jan 23, 2014 at It's been one of those days...

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We built a pool yesterday

We built a pool yesterday. The whole process probably took about 20 minutes from start to finish and it was the biggest hit since New Zealand invented Pavlova. I should start from the start. We had 27 degrees, burn-your-feet-even-thinking-about-walking-barefoot kinda... Continue reading

Posted Jan 6, 2014 at It's been one of those days...

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Easy Christmas giveaways

Christmas is cool,I especially love the copious amounts of giving that goes on, the majority of it being treats that we eat with less guilt than usual. I join in on that fun, baking Christmas goodies and giving them away... Continue reading

Posted Dec 19, 2013 at It's been one of those days...

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A new kit and it’s a whole lotta Christmas.

I’m always in search of the perfect gift, my bestie (poor Lucy, bless her) always ends up with the most naff of gifts because I always have the best of intentions but they never work out. This year she really... Continue reading

Posted Dec 10, 2013 at It's been one of those days...

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A little bit of red.

I’ll be honest, scrapbooking is a rare thing in my house these days but when it happens there’s a big old “well, that was fun” that happens afterwards. Then I pack it away to do some menial task, like the... Continue reading

Posted Nov 25, 2013 at It's been one of those days...

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November Prima Sketch Challenge

It’s November – strawberries are in season, the sun is (usually) out, the days are really long and best of all I get a whole day to myself. Many people are shy of celebrating their birthdays. Not me. Bring it,... Continue reading

Posted Nov 10, 2013 at It's been one of those days...

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The boy they call Ninja

My son could make wicked money as a Ninja. Seriously. We’re not talking about Jacob, we’re talking about Brady. The son you probably don’t even know is there, because seriously, no one ever knows he is there. He has the... Continue reading

Posted Oct 22, 2013 at It's been one of those days...

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Tips for Kiwis (and anyone else actually) on their Anaheim holiday… PART 2

Disneyland & California Adventure tips. Yep, part 2. It was a LONG holiday with lots of saving & planning. It deserves to be at least a 2-parter, right?. So here we are – part 2 in our personal log of... Continue reading

Posted Oct 13, 2013 at It's been one of those days...

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Tips for Kiwis (and anyone else actually) on their Anaheim holiday… PART 1

A holiday to the USA is usually something of a once-in-a-lifetime event for many kiwis and Aussies. Our recent trip to Anaheim was one of those for us. We had wicked fun, we did it within budget and took home... Continue reading

Posted Oct 13, 2013 at It's been one of those days...

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ArtVenture wrap up 3–Primalicious

I’ll never forget the time someone came along to one of my classes with family photos where she’d had everyone wear teal, because she knew I would use teal products in my class. It’s true I go through phases and... Continue reading

Posted Oct 3, 2013 at It's been one of those days...

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Prima ArtVenture – part 2, the people.

They say an event is made by the people that attend and in ArtVenture’s case, it’d be true. Here’s the group of ladies that (minus quite a few, they either flew off home before the photo, were hiding under their... Continue reading

Posted Sep 28, 2013 at It's been one of those days...

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Prima ArtVenture wrap-up Part 1. (pictures galore!)

This time last week I was in Taupo. I’ve always loved that place so it’s wonderful to go back twice a year to Wairakei Thermal resort. After 7 retreats this place is super familiar now and that adds to the... Continue reading

Posted Sep 26, 2013 at It's been one of those days...

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Heading to the USA …

When my Dad was really young he went on a business trip to the USA. He came home and told my Mum that one day when he had kids he’d take them there. I can still picture the day, as... Continue reading

Posted Sep 11, 2013 at It's been one of those days...

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The day in the life of a 14 year old, (no wonder I’m broke).

It’s been a few months since I realised how run down Jacob was and sought to figure out why. Visits to a naturopath, blood analysis and a fair bit of talking later and we embarked on getting Jacob on track... Continue reading

Posted Aug 26, 2013 at It's been one of those days...

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My House Rules and Helmar 450 on my slippers…

If this blog were into the gym, it’d be having a rest day. Things are pretty quiet around here lately which is a fine reflection on the fact that I have an event coming up, a fitness obsession to feed... Continue reading

Posted Aug 19, 2013 at It's been one of those days...

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Two amazing things. I scrapped. And I wore a dress. Whadd’ya know.

Finnabair has a lot to answer for. It’s her gorgeous vintage products, along with influences from the fabulous Frank Garcia, that has me addicted to this kind of colour scheme. Things have come full circle really. I used to love... Continue reading

Posted Aug 5, 2013 at It's been one of those days...

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Black & white & coloured all over…

I’ve put my creative hat back on, I’ve been busy with other stuff but it’s time to pick up the laptop, place it aside and make room for coloured bits of paper and,well, other coloured bits of paper. Currently I’m... Continue reading

Posted Jul 28, 2013 at It's been one of those days...

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