Thrifty Thursday

Kristy and I popped into to 2x oppies while we were out grabbing snacks Saturday morning.  At the first shop I found 4x LGB $2 each.

Disney hardcover book $2

Books $1 & $2 each

Clay also found this book $4 - he's developed a interest in all things military.

I found some craft items - wooden embellishments $4, 3x packets of stamps $3 each and a packet of scrapbook page protectors $5.

At the 2nd shop Clay found this game $5

More craft items - ribbon 50c

Book $3 - I was happy with this find - it's part of a series that Ive read book 1.

Cards

I had a Christmas card shaker card kit, card kit and a tag kit that I brought in post Christmas sales last year - so I decided to use all those kits to make my first lots of cards.

Craft Camp Weekend

It was time for our annual card camp weekend!  Kristy arrived Friday afternoon and we went straight down to the scraproom and started crafting! Our main goal was to make Christmas cards - Kristy made cards and tags.

Saturday morning we popped out to the shops to pick up a few supplies & nibblies and went to 2x op shops.  Back home and into the scraproom- Tabs, Larissa and Charlotte joined us for the afternoon/ night so we could all have a go at making LGB junk journals. It was fun to work out how to pull the books apart and make the pockets and pages to go in it. Tabs has done a few crafty projects  but it was new to Larissa and Charlotte and they had a wonderful time sorting throught papers and making their book.  Tabs, Kristy and I stayed up till midnight and made a 2nd book each :)

My 2x journals - I'm really pleased with how they turned out. 

Sunday we spent the day cardmaking until midnight! LOL Kristy started working on her 3rd LGB junk journal- she is going to finish the pages at home and I'll bring the binding machine and tools down next visit so she can put it all together. 

Monday morning after breakfast,  Kristy headed off home. I love our craft camps and cant wait for the next one!

School Holidays - Week 2

The majority of this week was very quiet -Monday & Tuesday Clay spent the day chilling at Poppy's, then Wednesday they headed to the beach for lunch and walk. Thusrday Clay and I were book sick at home :(

Friday was the showcase for the gamer's workshop Clay did last week. They had all the kid's games set up on individual computers and you could walk around and play them all. There was some ideas and the quality of the games / graphics really surprised me!  Clay designed 2 games- Reef Ranger and Pop Up Mania - both lots of fun :)

Everyday Moments

Every afternoon we drive past this large paddock full of kangaroos :)

Craig brought me this gorgeous Disney bag!  It's pretty large, so I won't use it for everyday, but it will be a perfect weekend away bag!

Saturday night Craig and I had a date night to celebrate our 27th wedding anniversary  - it was a delicious meal and we enjoyed spending time together.

Sunday night Tabs and I went to see Practical Magic 2 - loved it!

I've had issues with ongoing low levels, so I finally had an iron transfusion. It was a simple procedure, but a bit concerning that the nurse checked my vitals literally every 5 mins for the 20 mins of the transfusion, then for the 30 mins after during the observation period.  I asked the nurse to take pics so I could show Clay - he was a bit upset thining I was having surgery. So far I don't have the energy boost I was hoping for, but fingers crossed it raises my iron levels to a better level.  

My last shenanigan at work was hiding 80 mini ducks (which they are still finding LOL) a fre months ago, so I decided it was time to stir things up a bit again LOL .....

I HAD to buy this light up book nook when i saw it posted on a FB page!  My local store didnt have it - so I ordered to pick up from Kristy's store :)  She brought it down this weekend- now to find time to build it (and the other 7 sets on the shelf LOL).

Only 1 book read in September, bringing this year's total to 32.

Thrifty Thursday

Sunday I got to pop into 2 of my fave oppies! At the first shop I found a book for Clay $2

I've been on the lookout for Bridgerton series book and finally found one $3!

I found some Halloween costumes and after a quick call to Tabs - Torrie has some new dress up costumes :) This black Lace dress is a Wednesday Addams costume and came worh a black wig $6.50

This dress was $5

Another Wednesday Addams costume - new with tags $10

Earrings $3 and a cute Babushka keyring $1

This sweet pot plant $5

At the 2nd shop I found some more Halloween goodies - Earrings $2 a pair

Suspenders $2

This gorgeous headband $2.50

Books 50c / $1

Dress for Torrie $3.50

Confetti $2