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My journey to work this morning was glorious.. the fields were dusted with frost which sparkled in the early morning sunshine. It was the sort of morning that gives me a little tingle of anticipation.. what would I find around... Continue reading

Posted Dec 19, 2011 at Paper Obsession

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A new Folksy shop!

Yes, I've opened a Folksy shop, named after my beloved (but sadly neglected) Paper Obsession blog! At the moment the shop is an outlet for my Stampin' Up!-based craft and scrapbook kits but eventually I hope to add some hand-made... Continue reading

Posted Aug 31, 2011 at Paper Obsession

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A Kitchen Makeover.. and a Scrapbook Page

I discovered Sarah's Modern Country Style blog when researching 'country style' for a commission I was asked to do for Scrapbook Magazine. I'm glad I did.. her blog is gorgeous... craft projects, home decor, even fashion.. and it's always great... Continue reading

Posted Jul 22, 2011 at Paper Obsession

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Introducing... Stamping Obsession!

Hiya folks, It's been a bit quiet over here lately (to say the least..)! That's because I've been busy (read: totally consumed) working on a new website.. called Stamping Obsession! Who knew websites could absorb so many hours.. and days..... Continue reading

Posted Jun 29, 2011 at Paper Obsession

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How a bit of ribbon made me happy

Guess what.. I completed a project! Not one of the ones that has a pressing deadline attached, that would be sensible! But I'm pleased with myself anyway (and really will try to get organised with other projects this weekend). So... Continue reading

Posted Jan 7, 2011 at Paper Obsession

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365 Project: 5 down, 360 to go

Blimey I am hopeless.. my notion of posting a photo a day has already fallen flat on its face. Oh well.. So here's Monday 3rd Jan: Yep, it's a yucky photo but it had to be taken because it reveals... Continue reading

Posted Jan 5, 2011 at Paper Obsession

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Happy New Year!

I hope Christmas was lovely for you and that 2011 has had a promising start. I'm just so glad to see the return of bright blue skies after such a GREY Christmas! Always feel so much more optimistic under blue... Continue reading

Posted Jan 2, 2011 at Paper Obsession

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Everyone loves a hand-made card!

First of all.. thank you SO much for your kind and heart-felt comments on my previous post.. I'm really grateful for your comforting words. I'm still trying to find an extra couple of hours in the day to do as... Continue reading

Posted Dec 23, 2010 at Paper Obsession

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A sad day

We had some sad news this evening.. Poppy got hit by a car just outside our house and died pretty much instantly. We had a knock on the door at about 6.30pm, I was bathing the boys. A man was... Continue reading

Posted Dec 13, 2010 at Paper Obsession

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Card-making catch-up

Here's the photo that will feature on today's Journal Your Christmas page.. it's a jigsaw we found in the Christmas decorations box from last year (thanks Mum & Dad) - the boys spent a very pleasant ten minutes completing it... Continue reading

Posted Dec 8, 2010 at Paper Obsession

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Journal Your Christmas!

It's started... and I'm doing it for the third year.. but this time I'm really keeping it simple! My very first JYC album was 12x12 size - and I so struggled to keep up.. last year I thought cutting the... Continue reading

Posted Dec 6, 2010 at Paper Obsession

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Let it snow...

Yes.. we have snow! Here in Eastbourne!! It started yesterday morning, just as I was beginning to explain the workings of my Christmas Planner project to the ladies at Scrapbook Club. We carried on regardless, while I kept a wary... Continue reading

Posted Nov 28, 2010 at Paper Obsession

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Sneaky peeks

I can't resist sharing just a little of what I've been up to last week (well, apart from preparing for and attending Stampin' Up! Convention, that is..)! I have three layouts coming up in issue 62 of Scrapbook Magazine (not... Continue reading

Posted Nov 8, 2010 at Paper Obsession

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Oooops... where did the last month go?

Yep, it's been a busy one. I thought I might be away from here for a week or so.. but a whole month?!! I'm afraid 'Learn Something New' fell by the wayside too.. and I SO intended to finish the... Continue reading

Posted Oct 20, 2010 at Paper Obsession

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Learn Something New - keeping it simple

Wednesday 15th September: Vicky Bees Toddler Group resumed after the summer holidays (well, it actually started last week but we didn't realise and missed it). It was lovely to see the ladies who run the group - they are always... Continue reading

Posted Sep 19, 2010 at Paper Obsession

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Learning Something New.. but Struggling to Keep Up!

It was all going so well.. then, inevitably, a few days' worth of LSNED fell by the wayside. It's been a busy week.. But hey, no stress! So here are the next three pages I have completed..Sunday 12th September: Last... Continue reading

Posted Sep 18, 2010 at Paper Obsession

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Three pages to share..

And here they are..Thursday 9th September: I tend to stay up way too late during the week - scrapping, card-making, blogging, reading blogs (am I alone in this..?). It's all very well if you manage to get to sleep promptly... Continue reading

Posted Sep 12, 2010 at Paper Obsession

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Preparation is everything

Today's lesson:You might think you're well prepared.. but you've probably still overlooked something. I had my monthly card-making class this morning and felt comparatively at ease in the half-an-hour or so before it was due to start. I had all... Continue reading

Posted Sep 10, 2010 at Paper Obsession

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Catching up on some learning

Where has this week gone?! I keep thinking of things I really want to share here.. but just haven't found the time to sit and write. So now I'm all caught up (momentarily, anyway), I'll try to keep it succinct!Sunday... Continue reading

Posted Sep 9, 2010 at Paper Obsession

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SarahLP is now following Julie Kirk

Sep 6, 2010

My Beautiful Baby Harry

Just a quick one to share a layout I made on Saturday night for a blog hop which took place yesterday. The photo is of Harry aged 7 months, just learning to roll (he's now three). And below is my... Continue reading

Posted Sep 6, 2010 at Paper Obsession

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Those life lessons keep coming..

I had a bit of catching up to do, but now I have a couple of pages to share from my Learn Something New book.. So here's Friday's page: Along with the hidden journaling card: We are currently remodelling our... Continue reading

Posted Sep 5, 2010 at Paper Obsession

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A near miss.. and a direct hit

Harry's first day back at Nursery yesterday went pretty well, although apparently one of the teachers shushed him during circle time, which he was a little upset over. He was trying to tell everyone about our summer camping trip but... Continue reading

Posted Sep 3, 2010 at Paper Obsession

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Equilibrium restored..?

The boys bounded in this morning at 6:45am after a blissful night's sleep. Lucky them.. I could have done with another hour myself.. At least it meant we were up and ready, with time to spare, for Harry's first day... Continue reading

Posted Sep 2, 2010 at Paper Obsession

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Cupcakes and Crises

So... First of September.. A big day in so many ways (well at least two).. Did I learn something new? Indeed I did.. but photos of crafty efforts will have to wait til tomorrow. Here is what I learned.. Stampin'... Continue reading

Posted Sep 1, 2010 at Paper Obsession

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