Fun run

As some of you may be aware at the beginning of this year I decided to get off the couch and get fit. Part of my goal was to be able to run the 5 km fun run held during the Auckland marathon. When I first started running in march my PT (personal trainer) Ming asked me to run for 15 min. Well after 6 minutes I couldn't breath and had to lie down!

So here I am less than 1 km to go and feeling comfortable and relaxed.

Yes I did it!

I was so surprised at how easy it was. I finished 2nd in my age group and 25th out of 195 women! So now I have a new goal to run a little further. I must mention my friend Catherine who ran the whole marathon again this year! She's amazing.

The wonderful Owl punch.

I've just received my two step owl punch so thought I would have some fun. I came across two wonderful cards created by Darlene. Being Labour weekend I have extra time to sit and card so might see what else I can do with this little owl.

I love how these cards have a little surprise inside.

Aren't they just too cute!

Marsh settles in.

Hi everyone my name is Marsh. My humans Rob and Nadine are providing me with my every need. They don't do to bad a job I must say.

I can surf the net when ever I like.

I love to explore. When ever a human opens a door I have to have a look inside.

I love playing in my new cardboard box.

I love the new Stampin' up catalogue, here I am keeping it safe for my human.

And I guard the bourbon too.

Then it's time for some R'n'R.

My big sister and I are great mates.

Midwifery Conference Rotorua

This weekend some friends and I attended the New Zealand College of Midwives conference in Rotorua.

Here we all are from front Niki, Clare, Suzie, Linda and Me.

We had a traditional Maori welcome.

The men's Haka was very powerful.

Early one morning Suzie and I went for a walk along Lake Tarawera.

So quiet and peaceful.

After a day of information overload Tina Turner helped us unwind.

Saturday nights dinner at the Blue bathes. Everything looked so beautiful.

Before dinner we had some fun synchronized swimmers.

We had a great time

On our way home we took time to take in the beauty.

Then it was time for a little fun and relaxation at the Polynesian Spa

A great conference and a great time.

Happy fathers day!

Man cards are sometimes hard to make but this fathers day I had no trouble deciding what to do. My wonderful dad has an avocado orchid and has just brought a bright orange tractor he's very proud of. So what better than to make a card of his tractor!

Here I am having a ride on the new tractor.

Just add ink - challenge #32

JUST ADD MATERIAL

This weeks Just Add Ink challenge was to add material to your project. I was inspired to use my favorite Melon Mambo ribbon. There's nothing like opening a new roll of ribbon and I've been wanting a reason to use my Old Olive ribbon.

I also decided to have a go at embossing with white embossing powder and try some spongeing techniques.

I rippled my ribbon and stuck it down with tacky tape.

I don't know why I hadn't tried this before! I sponged using a post it note on the right hand side to get the criss cross pattern. Oooh I love old olive.

For this one I cut wavy patterns out of paper then sponged in different layers.

I so enjoyed making these cards. It just goes to show how you can have different looks with the same supplies.

Just a little stamping

I've been doing a little bit of stamping this week so thought I would post some of the results.

I love the two step bird punch. Here I used the cut out from the punch and sponging to make the shadow.

Last week I visited my friend Jill who breeds finches. Her sweet little birds inspired me to make this pair of Cordon Bleu finches.

I made this card for my friend Vanessa. Happy Birthday Vanessa!

I now have a card making helper. Marsh loves to play with the little bits of scrap paper.

Here he is giving me some colour advice.