Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Weekend in review

My friend Leonie and I attended the Scrapbook Convention at Emperor's Palace on Saturday.  It was a one-day event focusing on mixed media techniques.  I have learnt to go to these events with low expectations, because then I can't be disappointed.  I always enjoy spending time with Leonie, and being around creative people and stuff, so it was a good day for me.

The class by Glenda Viljoen was awesome - she shared a ton of techniques from Ranger University.  I have many of the Tim Holtz products but don't always know how to use them or use them incorrectly.  I learnt so much in her class - local South African scrappers rock!!




This is a canvas mini album, my album cover is pictured below - less stuff and a whole lot simpler than the original!  We got to try out the new pan pastels in this class...not sure that I'll buy them, but glad that I got to play with a new product.  Donna Downey LOVES pan pastels...me - not so much

...and then I spent the whole day packing up on Sunday (ugh!!).  My good friends Lynette and Andy helped me with this monster job.  I am such a bad packer and I lose interest quickly.  The big truck arrives on Monday morning so I can't dawdle too much. 


My new home has been painted out and the wooden floors have been fitted in the bedrooms.  It's looking lovely.  I can't wait to live in this beautiful space


this beautiful shout of red and orange was waiting to welcome me at the entrance to my new home... hello

2 comments:

  1. Sounds like it was another nice experience at the Scrapbook Convention.
    Exciting times ahead Alison, with you moving into your new house. Cannot wait to see it.

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  2. I have heard rave reviews about the convention...and I love the look of the canvas album...I am also starting (slowly) to play with mixed media.

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