Saturday, December 31, 2011

Some thoughts....

As the New Year approaches  and I spent the best part of my morning Pinning inspiration and enjoying everyone elses thoughts on 2011 and resolutions for 2012, I thought I might share some of my own....

I am thankful...
for my family's good health, our good friends and our fabulous family!!

I am sad...
that I have closed down my shop and say goodbye to my two challenge blogs... I had lovely design team members but still have good friends.

I am happy...
that I can craft on less of a schedule!!

I am over the moon excited...
to start Project Life and spend time journalling about the family going-ons. I went to bed with the stuff my mom sent to start this (sad.. he he).  Michelle from Mish Mash has some brilliant inspiration and tutorials for this... I adore everthing she makes!!

I look forward to...
getting my computer hard drive back and the Wireless Internet box {for lack of more technical word} that is hopefully in the post!!

I was nearly tearful with excitement...
when I opened my new iPad that Hubby surprised me with for Christmas... a few days late... but that made the suprise even better!! Seriously... can't believe it still!!

I want to...

send out more cards that I make instead of hoarding them! Or just trying to sell them in the shop!
Spend more time doing crafty things with the girls... they enjoy it as much as I do... {need help in the patience dept. when they are dirtying my craft space... lol!}
 
Stop buying so much and start using what I have!! So tough.... 
but the spending really has to end!! he he...

Spend more time making dinner... sounds silly, but I love cooking and find I am rushing in between looking at the internet and burning things instead of enjoying it like I used to!

Get out to the park more with the kids! What joy you see on their faces when they are going down the slide or spinning like crazy.... and it's free!! Oh, and makes for great pictures!!

Spend less time online... 
might be tough with the new iPad... or maybe better, since I can do it when the kids are asleep and not during the day!!

Enjoy the fresh air...
this can go hand and hand with less time on the internet and going to the park!!

Calling family and friends abroad...
I really suck at this!! I am thinking of them all the time, but never pick up the phone...
can send those cards too... lol!!

Drink more water and eat less bread..
you can do it Robin!!! It's not hard!!
No crazy diet, not rocket science, just a bit more of one and a bit less of the other.... 

Continue my Zumba classes...
I have so much fun dancing around and shaking my butt... lol... feel like I am back Cheerleading in High School!! {only there are more bits to wobble!!}


I hope..
2012 is as good as 2011 was to me and our family!!

Anyway...
I will leave you all and get off this computer!!
I have more thoughts... but I can keep some to myself and let you go...

Wish you all a fabulous New Year...
with only good things in the future!!

Love
Robin







Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Happy Christmas Everyone!!

Just a quick note to wish everyone a lovely holiday season!!!
My computer has crashed so probably won't be back in blogging action till the new year!
{not to mention the chicken pox and ear aches the kids have been experiencing... sigh}
Looking forward to starting project life, my young lad starting a couple days in daycare, some new stamp sets under the tree, and having a chance to enter some challenges again in the New Year!!!
Have a good one!
Cheers,
Robin

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

75% off Christmas SALE!!!!

There will be some changes in the New Year at Bows and Berries Digital Stamp Shop, so until Christmas I am offering everyone 75% off all images with the code XMAS at the shop checkout!!!
That means all digis are just €0.50 each!!!!
Crazy!
 

Happy Christmas!!

Robin

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Waltzingmouse Tag..

I haven't been feeling great lately, again... I have diverticulitis back a month after the last time!
I couldn't pass up this challenge though, a Christmas Tag Challenge over at Waltzingmouse Makes!!
Lots of inspiration over there from the entrants and, as always, Claire wows us!!

I used the Nested Lacey Pennant dies {that Jenny surprised me with for my birthday!} and the Waltzingmouse 'Compliments of the Season' and 'Sewing Box Christmas' sets! Some pretty pink twine and ribbon, along with a sweet little pearl and diamond dust for sparkle... which unfortunately doesn't show up great at 8am in Ireland when you are taking a pic!




Have my only craft fair on Thurs. night so want to get sorted... hope to share some pics with you over the weekend. I am hoping these two antibiotics will have done their jobs by then!!

Fingers crossed that Mr. Random Generator likes me and gives me an early Christmas pressie!! Fab Waltzingmouse prize!
Robin