I always like going to Mudgee and visiting the vineyards and sampling the wine. These photos were taken of Brian and I at Mudgee in 2004. We went with the 4x4 club for 4 years. I have used cotton take to accent the pages.

Look what Melanie gave me for Christmas way back in the 1970s. I did have 2 of them but broke one today. I felt sad but knew I had this one. I decided to take a photos of it in case it got broken also. At least I have the photo to remind me of this precious gift. i can still see the look on her face as i undid the present. She was so proud of the present she chose. She also bought me abear in the same style the year after.

This is a Cathy B vellum card i made recently for a demo at a crop using Vellum. I love Cathy B papers and matching Vellum.

I haven't scanned it straight, hence chopped off in parts.

Cropworks sells all these products and they have a range of Cathy B papers and vellum in various colours.

Look at the lovely card that Margaret Ashby sent me in the mail. It made my day and made me feel special. I needed it this week. Thank you Margaret.

This is the chipboard stand I made to hold the card. Often we get cards we want to display and I have found these stands are ideal for this. I have many sizes of plate stands and have used them as a template. You can make as many as you want in a neutral colour and have your precious cards displayed all the time.

These 3-D cards are so cool to make.I also make a card stand that goes with them. You can just see it with the black one. The black card is not finished yet as I need to decide who and what it is for and so a message. The title in the cut out is an Italian Tile which is so nice.

I received my 20 years of service from the Education Department last week. I feel very proud to have received this as I love my job and get so much job satisfaction from it. Knowing what I do for students means so much to me and hearing from them and knowing what they do in their lives makes it all so worth while.

However, this certificate is a little late and both the Science Department at my school and myself had a chuckle as I have been teaching for 33 years this year.I guess I will receive my 30 years when I retire or some time after.

This Pyramid album is a fun one to make from one sheet of cardstock. I did this as a lesson with the kids at school, at my monthly crops and at a camp and a few other places. it has been well demonstrated. Brighton Beach in Melbourne is one of my favourite places in Australia. I love the little beach houses, so colourful and fun. It also holds very fond memories of a dear friend of mine who has passed away. Dave loved this place and whenever I go to Melbourne Ros, Dave's wife and I always go there and talk about Dave and remember all the fun times the 3 of us had together.

Once again, another unfinished mini album. I did this as a lesson with the kids at school and also at my monthly crop.

This is another unfinished mini album I have started. All I have to do is add photos and journal in it plus do a title.

I love the old Chatterbox papers.

I love this Christmas Mini Album I made. All I have to do now is add the photos.

Brian and I on Mt Wellington.

I knitted my scarf and beanie.

More of me at Mt Wellington in Hobart.

Brian and I up Mt Wellington in the snow. It was very cold here.

Me at Russell Falls walking through the rainforest. It was so dark and damp there.

Me at Russell Falls. Brian and I love this area. We had a nice walk through he rainforest and then Devonshire Tea in the cafe-the scones with jam and cream were so good after the long walk.

Me at Constitution Dock in Hobart. Even though it was cold here, it was not unbareable. I love this area of Hobart. perhaps because it holds so much of my family's yachting history from early years.

Now I know what I am doing I can update this blog so you can follow my life. This is especially useful for my friends who are a long way from me.I also manage the other bog called Cropworks so you can also see what I am doing there. Keep your eye out for updates.

NOVEMBER 2ND 2007

Chloe Isabella

A new grandaughter was born safe and sound.

I’ve arrived....Chloe Isabella Rae

http://www.iinet.net.au/~gsrae/Welcome%20Chloe/

Check out these photos, they are awesome.