Bebe Bloemetje

National Scrapbooking day

Happy NSD!

Come over to SISTV this weekend and join in the fun! Lots of prizes and challenges and mine is sunday at 8pm....dont leave me alone come join me I have a yummy prize :))

Happy birthday nana.......

Nana, this is for you.....our secret song....happy birthday and I do so love you xxxx

"Pal of my cradle days, I've needed you always.
Since I was a baby upon your knee,
You sacrificed everything for me.
I stole the gold from your hair.
I put the silver threads there,
I don't know any way I could ever repay,
Pal of my cradle days."

Look what the sunshine bought!

Last year I wrote a post about friends of ours who had been given the gift of twin daughters, Hope and Amy. I told you how Hope had sadly lost her fight in this world and showed you the tiny tiny dot that was Amy.

We were honoured to be asked to attend her baptism today, in a small chapel in the south of Holland.

It was truly amazing to see this little poppet who is now a determined and smiley little girl. The transformation into a princess in her christening dress and her mums continuous smile was all you needed to see to know that happiness has finally landed.

It was such a lovely thing for us to see and we are so grateful to have been part of this special day of thanks.....I leave you with Amy.....proof that there is little miracle in all our lives!

Sssssshhhhh Jenni Bowlin sneak peak

So this is a sneak peak of my first Jenni Bowlin workshop.
I am so excited about this, they are exclusive in the Netherlands and Jenni has been amazing in supporting this!
A great paper line vintage trimmings and old books!

They will be held at Scrappendoejezo in Ede so if you are around come join us.....promise it will be so much fun!

Pot of gold....

At the moment days are not the best but there are always little rays of sunshine here and there......

1, My sister came
2, We cropped and shopped (only scrap stuff!)
3, My baby is growing more loveable by the day
4, Samuel spoke English the whole weekend to my family!
5, I made a new friend
6, Natasja and kat and I are going on holiday to USA next year
7, I won One little word today!!

See always something to smile about!

Look what my gorgeous buddy did!!

You have to buy this. I mean it is so going to be a collectors things cos I know KL will do more of this in the future.

KL designed the latest paper line for SCRAP IN STYLE TV. It is unreal and so beautiful. KL you are amazing really!!

If you live in Europe no problem you can buy your kit from SCRAPPENDOEJEZO in holland and just pay european postage. If you live near the store you can collect it!

Here is a sneaky peak.....and KL I am still stalking you xx

One little word........Best

Lots of bits and stuff

So many little things to tell you!....here goes:

* Going to teach in Nashville at the SIS anniversary event. I have sponsership from Jenni Bowlin, American Crafts and....Tim Holtz!

* Got an article coming in Somerset!!! yeaaahhhhhh (this I am so so happy about)

* Had a great offer from SCRAP magazine and will now have 2 pages in each edition!

* Invited to teach at the make and take day at de Creatie!

* Recieved a HUGE parcel form Sassafras ....the one with the bambi!

* Teaching a workshop using the cool new transparent books from Fancy Pants at Scrapbook Nederland

* Just finished an article for Creatief met fotos using AMAZING Cosmo cricket :)

*Harry is promoted to Adjudant and gets a sword!!!

Just a few highlights from the last week or so.......there were some dips but lets not talk about those!!

Have lots of pictures to share but thats for tomorrow...:)

Whats the difference?

I asked myself this today.

Why?

Well I am amazed at how people justify things. I mean when is taking an artistic idea, and using it yourself, without crediting the "owner"....stealing or copying or lifting?

Its a fine fine line....but what truly astounds me is how they actually themselves believe its theirs to take.

All ideas are never new, they should be shared and spread and taught but to never honour those who have gone before us....well thats mean!

I saw an example of this today, not "stolen" from me but someone close to me.......no credit given at all....its sad.
Its sad that another can even find it necessary to claim all the glory for themselves.....
Just another thing to ponder on today!!!

xx

Hansje Pansje

41 years ago today, Harrys little brother was killed in a road accident.

Just playing outside with his brothers, being a boy, dreaming of his favourite super hero Batman!

Harry was nearly 7 and Hans just 6 days from his 5th birthday.

Harry and his brothers remember it as if it was yesterday, Hansjes photograph is on our mantel and the similarities with him and Samuel are uncanny. Samuel ALWAYS puts on his wellingtons the wrong way around, apparently Hans favourite trick!!

Yesterday I was in the second hand book store and by the shelf there were 2 books lying on the floor, which had fallen......this was one......Hansje and the high tower.......I bought it and it will go on the shelf next to his photograph.........
Strange how things work out?