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About Me

I am a "30 something" mum of 2 beautiful girls and married to my soulmate, living in the Cambridgeshire countryside, whilst scrapping and taking photos of family life.

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My little place on the web

This blog is just that, my little place on the web.You will find my daily (or not so daily, hehe)life, my love for my new vegetable garden, baking, photography and my scrapbooking!

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My Scrapbooking

Scrapbooking is a way of life for me now.It has been for over 4 years. I love journaling, taking photos of my family and love colour and texture, these are all part of my everyday life and scrapbooking.

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Layout to Share

blogged by me domestic goddess On 11/17/2009 02:51:00 PM 1 lovely comments
For those that didn't get over to the Charity event at Scrapbook 101, I thought I would share my layout and sketch here for you all.

My challenge was a sketch, surprise surprise, but I love them, love their versatility.
Here is the sketch I did


and my take







I used photos of Lilly from last a couple of years back when she started rainbows. Love these photos she is soo excited isn't she!

I actually used paint on my layout instead of lots of paper strips. I rarely use paint, as I am scared to be honest! I try too hard, LOL. But I let the brush just whoosh on the page and I really love this layout! Another fear is doodling, and I conquered that too on this layout. Do you have any scrappy fears?

Supplies :
Bazzill card stock
ScrapDiary papers by Lucy Folch
Making Memories paint

If you have a play with this sketch I would love to see what you do and how you interpret the sketch. Just leave a link in the comments and I will pop over and leave some love

Hugs
Anna xx

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Time is not on my side

blogged by me domestic goddess On 11/15/2009 09:10:00 PM 5 lovely comments
Oh no, not at all. Yesterday we hosted a surprise birthday party for our good friends, Mel and Mike. It was Mel's birthday and Mike wanted a party for her friends and family. Not having the space at theirs, we just had to open our doors for a full on rock party! I did the catering, Peter was in charge of the entertainment (Rock Band), and the children were in charge of the coats and bags, bless them..... I don't have any photos! Can you believe that?! I am so gutted!

This morning we woke pretty early considering the lack of sleep, and the infamous cooked breakfast was put on hold for a Sunday lunch at Toby Carvery for us all.
Home by 1.30pm and the afternoon was a chilled out one, on the sofa napping. I then realised I hadn't done my layout this week for Pencil Lines, yikes!

No fear as I downloaded the free digi template from Pencil Lines and used supplies by Michelle (Filo).
I really enjoyed playing again with digi. I was able to sit in the living room with everyone whilst dabbling in digi scrapping!

I used a photo of Lilly from earlier this year when it snowed, I adore this photo so much, my little model!

Credits :
Template - Pencil Lines sketch 161
Vintage Treasures and Simple Pleasures by Michelle Filo
Hope you all had a lovely weekend, thanks for stopping by.
Hugs
Anna x



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Charity : "Water"

blogged by me domestic goddess On 11/13/2009 02:19:00 PM 0 lovely comments
I am extremely honored to have been asked by Amanda at Scrapbook 101 to join her this weekend to raise money for the charity "Water", that Cathy Zielske is promoting.



As you probably know, I am a great believer of doing our bit to raise money as a community, so I really did jump at the opportunity to do my bit.
Starting at 7pm (GMT) on Friday 13th November we will be hosting a BIG scrapbooking event. It will last for 48 hours and there will be games, challenges, special guests and PRIZES! A new challenge will be posted every 2 hours for the whole weekend! It wouldn’t be much of an event without a grand finale and we certainly have one of those lined up. Cathy Z herself will be setting the final challenge.

Here's a sneaky peek of my challenge!






I hope to see you over at Scrapbook101 this weekend.

Hugs
Anna x

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Skipping...

blogged by me domestic goddess On 11/10/2009 01:54:00 PM 5 lovely comments
When we were kids, along long time ago, in the olden days, as Izzy and Lilly would say!!, we didn't have computers and Nintendo and the like, Oh no, we had fresh air, and a skipping rope!



This weekend, whilst Izzy was lolling on the sofa, (which she has done her fair share off, I might
add), Lilly and I, accompanied by a skipping rope, headed out to the garden.

(Izzy pops out in her PJ's to give a helping hand, how funny!)

Izzy is a pro at skipping, Lilly on the other hand is still grasping the whole jumping and throwing the rope over your head thing, LOL. I do believe, half of her problem is the rope is too long. Anyways, she had a good try and lots of fun.





Me on the other hand, is tired and in limbo. Having Izzy off these last few days has knocked my sort of routine, out of sync, and I am completely in a tizz and so behind on "stuff". Today though I have at last managed to pack all outstanding RAK's, Yay I hear you cry, so if you are waiting on a blog RAK or a Pencil Lines RAK, they are winging there way to you as I type!! Well, they are in the hands of our useless Royal Mail, so lets keep everything crossed!
Another job I got off in the nick of time, is my first exclusive sketch for paper and digi scrappers, to Scrapbook Memories. I am really excited about working with Kristy from SM this year, its gonna be a blast!


Its turned nippy here in the UK, thank goodness we have heating now, LOL. Off out in a while to pick Lilly up from school and take her to Qi Kwan Do.
thanks for stopping by, and do leave a comment if you are passing by

Hugs
Anna x

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An odd couple of weeks

blogged by me domestic goddess On 11/08/2009 09:51:00 PM 2 lovely comments
Yes it surely has been , here in the Bowkis household. Izzy has been under the weather for the past week, and Friday was diagnosed with Swine Flu. We missed Halloween, hence no photos this year, and Bonfire night went without a bang. BUT come Saturday night, Izzy had perked up a little and after a good dose of painkillers we all headed out in our PJ's to the garden for some sparkler fun!
Don't you just love Lilly's Bet Lynch set up, LOL...




Me trying to take a photo whilst holding a sparkler, LOL. Still love the bokeh...




I had my ISO up really hi, hence the grain, but I didnt want the flash to go off and I handheld the camera. Will play in photoshop with these to improve the quality.

The one problem we have faced is trying to get the Tamiflu down her! Today we did managed to hide some in a chocolate croissant that she asked for, LOL. Her appetite has improved, thankfully, as it was so odd Izzy not eating, she loves her food!
I am keeping her off school tomorrow to build her strength up some more and hopefully head out to the fields for some fresh air, and then i can judge how she is.
No one else has had the bug, and hopefully it will stay that way. I am keeping a close eye on Lilly as she goes down hill so rapidly..
Anyways, Pencil Lines went live tonight, with guest designer Kathie Link. I am not that happy with my layout, which is so annoying as I love this photo of the girls together, probably one of only a few from this year. No idea why it looks so crooked, it isnt IRL, honest!




Supplies :

Pink Paislee Office Lingo
Prima flowers
Hambly rubons
Jewels Bazzill Basics

We have had a quiet but wonderful weekend, hope yours was a good one too.
Thanks for stopping by
Hugs
Anna x

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Swine Flu

blogged by me domestic goddess On 11/06/2009 04:38:00 PM 2 lovely comments
My dear Izzy has the lurgy and Tamiflu is in the house! As well as being snowed under finishing the book I now have a poorly girl.
Really hoping to have something to share tomorrow as I am doing a class for the Cathy Zielske charity crop at The Studio.
Amanda at The Studio is supporting the cause by holding a 48 hour on-line scrapbooking event hosted at The Studio.
"We hope to use our online presence to raise lots of money for a GREAT cause! The grand finale will be a challenge set by the wonderful Ms. Zielske herself!"
The event will take place Friday 13 - Sunday 15 November. During the event there will be a new challenge posted every 2 hours and there will be cool prizes, special guests and a whole heap of inspiration! . Every penny raised will be donated via Cathy to charity: water.
Hugs, hope to be back tomorrow!
Anna xx

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Quick update

blogged by me domestic goddess On 11/03/2009 02:15:00 PM 4 lovely comments
I am here, honest, just so so busy finalising the book text and such, I havnt had a moment spare!
So if I havnt replied to an email I am not ignoring you just snowed under.
Last week was half term and I do have lots to share, but for now, I am going to share my belated Halloween projects!
Pick of the Pumpkin Patch







This is a photo from a couple of years ago that I am sure has been scrapped a few times by now! Still adore it though. Used the wonderful Scenic Route Salem collection

Boo Banner




Just love these banners, here is a Halloween one I made for my class crop last weekend
I do have a couple of kits left with instructions to make the boo banner and layout.
Cost £11.00 incl P&P, email me if you want one.
Contents :
4 sheets of pattern paper Salem
1 sheet of die cuts Salem
1 pack of chipboard Salem
3 chipboard banner
Ribbon

Check out Pencil Lines with our guest designer Maisa Mendonca
Thanks for stopping by
Hugs
Anna x

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