{I have Scrapped...}

The proof that I have actually managed to stick some paper together and added some pretty embellishments ;)

I went through the other day and printed a huge batch of photos from photobox of pretty much life with Maxwell since he was born - that way i can just grab a pic i particularly like and whip up a page. well that is the theory!

These photos were taken at different points during the early days with Maxwell. But I thought they worked well. A nice little record of what I hop will be a blossoming relationship between these two.

Supplies - paper - October Afternoon and Cosmo Cricket, American Crafts Thickers, October Afternoon letter stickers, Sassfrass Stickers and American Crafts Chipboard Shapes.

Another one of my pile of photos!! Maxwell got given these cuddly Lion and in the early months he would love to hold and cuddle it. I named him Rory!

Supplies - Paper American Crafts & Cosmo Cricket, Buttons from stash, American Crafts Thickers, Stickles, October Afternoon letter stickers and White Paint.

This babygro Maxwell had when he was a baby was my absolute favorite. I loved the bright colour and the stars. Any chance I got I put him in this!!!

Supplies - paper Sassfrass, Letters, My little Showbox, Basic Grey & American Crafts. and some buttons.

Now I am off to bake a cake,

Enjoy the long weekend xx

{Birthday greetings!}

SO today is my birthday! I am now 27 years old.

Today has so far been a very good day. Been spoiled with presents, surprise lunches and birthday cake with friends and so much love shown on facebook and twitter - my phone has been going off all day.

My life has now changed - so much for the better of course. I am no longer just Leanne. The geeky girl with a love for musicals, stationary and all crafty pursuits. I am now Leanne AKA Mum. The bit of strange woman who will strive to bake the best cookies for my son's school (a la Monica and the house of tollhouse) who is hoping to share with my son the love of films and music and theatre I have, that will be as excited as I was for starting a new term at school and who will enjoy getting messy with Mummy as we make presents for Daddy and artwork to adorn our fridge.

It is weird to stop and think about how much my life has changed. I would never have imagined 9 years ago when I met K that he and now Maxwell would be my life - my everything. I knew I always wanted to have children and do the whole family thing. And I am happy with my life now too.

I am apprehensive for the future of course, of returning to work, childcare, raising a boy - but right now as I sit here and type I can with real joy in my heart say Life is good. It amazing how little things can make you stop and think. I have really been truly spoiled today and it makes me realise how many lovely people are out there. And I know there are times when I feel like I have no one to turn too, and that I'm alone but I know I have K, (and of course all you blog readers ;) lol) but today is not one of those days.

So no pictures today - just words. Which may or may not make sense, that may be a bit much but I wanted to record my feelings. Normal service shall resume soon.

Other News,

The knitted socks are almost finished, I still have layouts to photograph and share, I'm getting excited about an impending wedding of two lovely people, and very excited about another September and learning something new.

Much love blogland xxx

{Twisted Sketch}

So I know I have been awol..but I have been scrapping, making invites, knitting, crocheting, reading, watching Tv and of course playing with my beautiful baby boy! He is getting so big - and two teeth are starting to make a apperance (please enter grumpy moments!!!)

So this weeks sketch - I actually made two layouts for it. I shall leave you with them.
Supplies list:- Paper Crate Paper, October Afternoon, Lillybee (All from May Studio Calico), American Crafts Thickers, October Afternoon small letter, Bling and Matha Stewart butterfly punch.

Paper:- October Afternoon, Thickers, Stickles.

I have some other layouts too, but I have not photographed them yet!

In other news....it is my birthday next week :)!!

{time flies..}

When your having fun hey!

Which why I have been MIA!! Apologies blog land. But my parents had a week off so we spent time doing fun things and the K had a week off and I Had my wisdom tooth removed - hence my slight lack of creative output.

I do have a ton of photos now to scrap! My pile to scrap is getting BIGGER!! And my to do list too - including a long list of books to read, things to learn etc! Good job I like being busy!

Anyhoo, I do have some creative-ness to share : D

My first sketch with Twisted Sketches went live, and thank you so much for everyone's well wishes :D I was very shocked to make the team to be honest!

You can check out the sketch here - and please let me know if you have done the sketch, would love to see it ;)

Plus the very talented SJ, has got a lovely download this Friday. August at the freebie Friday's is a festive one! so make a start on those cards!

(you can see my little ones toes in the background! he is sitting up now like a pro!! at 5 and half months!! we are also in the process of planning his christening as well!!)

Hope your all getting creative too! I'm trying very hard!! ;) Have fun!!