Sunday, July 3, 2011

ARTastic Challenge DT Layout,


Hello everyone, hope this post finds you and your family happy and healthy, this is my ARTastic DT layout for this month, using the gorgeous inspiration picture below as inspiration, the criteria is to use a photo of yourself, shades of red or maroon, and have a hat or glove on the page. I chose to use a gorgeous My2Angels hat charm for mine.

For me going back to the workforce was a little daunting, it has been a while and leaving Nate was probably the hardest thing, but with lots of wonderful supporting words from you guys it has turned out to be wonderful for both of us. 

 
 I absolutely love my job, I am a H.I.P.P.Y tutor and am loving every minute of my position. Starting from grass roots to bring this education programme to Ipswich is so rewarding.
Nate is loving Kindy, although my mum stays with him whilst school holidays are on. Part of my position is working from home also, I find on these days putting on a Transformers DVD occupies my little man whilst I
work.

My friend Bernadette went with her family to visit her parents in South Africa a few weeks ago and when I found out her mum made dog jackets, I immediately ordered 4 for the hounds. They are just beautifully made and the dogs are so warm.

This is the gorgeous inspiration picture to base our challenge at ARTastic on, this was meant to be under my layout but I just couldn't move it. lol 
A few weeks ago we found out it was Charlie's bday, (blonde on right) and it co-incided with my good friend Alana and her little girl Summer coming over, some quick thinking, and I made a doughnut cake.....oh wow the sugar....but the kids had fun and of course Nate with his addiction to blowing out candles was there to lend Charlie (3) a hand......

We went to see Transformers 3 this week and it was great. I have now seen Transformers 1 & 2 about 6 times......the things you do.


Look forward to getting on top of the blogging by tonight's end. Work tomorrow. Love to you all, Melxxx

23 comments:

amanda73 said...

love the layout and photos. just gorgeous

ann said...

Great post Mel full of interesting reading ..so glad you enjoy being back in the work force xxx Love the LO and the doggy coats are really way cute !!!!
I am off to have a play with some inks and glimmer Mists

Michelle H. said...

Love this LO!!
Love what you did with the outside with the arrows!! Is that paper cut out or inking?
Beautiful picture of you!!
What a precious picture of Nate & his friends!!
Adorable cake!!
Sounds liek you aare both having a wonderful weekend!!
Love ya!!

Jasmine S said...

This looks FANTASTIC. I just love the circles, the colors and that pic. Wow, just fab.
And love how you post extra pics and a catch up on your goings on. Always enjoy the read.

Chantelle said...

Hi Mel, love your LO for the July ARTastic challenge - love the theme and the design - looks fabulous as a 'circle'. Great textures too.

Christine said...

I love this layout, absolutely stunning!

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

Love love love that lo!! I loveeeeeeeeee that you documented this time in your life! I loveeeeeeeeee all the circles and the red! And awesome photos too! Nate is so cute with his friends! :):):):):):):):):):):):)

Anonymous said...

awesome page girl!!! So love the circles and the reds!

I am so glad to hear you are enjoying the job, and that everything is going great!

Enjoy it! xoxo

Lynnda said...

WOW... my MEL... I love your layout!!!! ITs beautiful... your photo is so sweet too!!!..love the cirle thats clever girl!!! ANd I'm so glad you're enjoying working again... Precious photo of Nate and friends... good to scrap too...Awesome... Hugs and kisses to you and NATE...xoxo

uhooi said...

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Debbie said...

Just love the layout of yourself!!! I love the arrows! Did you use a stamp for them??? Always enjoy your pics of Nate. Makes me think back when mine were young! Have a great weekend!!! It's hot and humid here. I'll be staying inside enjoying the AC!

Yolande (pronounced you-land-a) said...

Love the funky design of your layout, as well as your journalling along the borders of your page...great use of white space too.

Unknown said...

Beautiful page you made again and the dogs are looking so cooool!
byebye,lean

yyam said...

What an eye-catching page Mel! Love the white space and how you did the journaling! Love the bold graphic appeal of this layout!

yyam said...

What an eye-catching page Mel! Love the white space and how you did the journaling! Love the bold graphic appeal of this layout!

Rachael Funnell said...

WOW! WOW! WOW! MEL I really L.O.V.E this layout of you.. So happy that you are Enjoying your Job!!
Have a wonderful Week....

Lisa Amiet said...

This is gorgeous Mel! Glad everything is going well for you! Have a great week xoxo

Chantal Vandenberg said...

Fantastic layout Mel! Love all the journalling too. Hey, I haven't done any scrapping for a month now - I've just moved interstate and will be moving into our new house next week - yay. So haven't even been able to even think about Masters ha ha ha. I reckon you should give it a go for sure. I may get time - so I'll keep you posted! :D
xo

Cathy said...

Fantastic LO Mel.. loving all the layered circles and what a lovely pic of you!! So glad to hear you are settling in at your new job! How adorable are the dog coats.. they look toasty warm in them and oh so cute! WOO HOO congrats on your feature at BITW.. loved your LO. Have a fab day :))) hugs

Michelle H. said...

Love the sweatehrs on the dogs!!
Hope you and Nate are feeling better and having a great week!
Love ya!

Cecelia said...

I love this! Love all the space and the circles are great! Great pic of you! You look happy;0) I love being on the DT with you ladies, so talented and have great inspiration. Thank you;0)

Hugs xx
Cecelia B

KarenB said...

Sorry for my absence lately, having trouble keeping up with everything. **LOVE** this layout Melissa, and congratulations on your job. You know I'm so thrilled for you and hope that it's everything you wanted. Welcome to the juggle-hood!!!

Ella Swan said...

That's a great layout Mel! I obviously missed it earlier - sorry! Very nice indeed!! I love what you did with the arrows around the circles. So you have some dog coats from South Africa?! They look fab!!