Gratitude Challenge 2012

I've been giving alot of consideration about my focus in 2012...

Anyone who knows me well, knows that 2011 for me was a personal challenge.

There were dreadful illnesses suffered by dear friends

Disharmony in my marriage

This is my first year of Anti-Depresents in 9 Years

Challenges with my Work and Massive Changes

but the one thing that had my crying most days

was the fact that my daughter left for college...

I still cant believe how much her being away effects me after a whole year!
I was talking to a friend the other day and I teared up about her going back to college and we still have her for another 20 days!

So 2012 is going to see a change of focus for me....

Im not going to declare that i will lose a tonne of weight

or give up anything that i enjoy

but I will focus on things that i am grateful for.

There are so many things that i am grateful for..

I still have my mum, who I love very much! Poor Stu doesn't have his Mum anymore...

My kids still have their dad, my dear niece & Nephew don't have their dad anymore..

I have a husband who loves me very much, where many people i love no longer have their husbands...

I have my health, Yes I am overweight, and i can use a few trips around the block, but essentially, I am healthy. I have dear friends that dont have that or are concerned about their health.

So in 2012..

You will see

Jodi's 365 Gratitude Challenge...

Everyday I will take a photo of something or someone I am grateful for,

or something have has bought a smile to my face, or made me feel good about myself

and I will share it with you here.

If you wish to join me, link in your blog in the comments and we can encourage each other.

But this is a personal journey..

Enjoy your New Year Celebrations.

For the first time in a long time, I wont spend NY on the couch! Yay!

We will see what Day 1's gratitude is?
Hopefully it wont be hangover related!!!

Book Review - The Infernal Devices Book 2 Clockwork Prince

This is how I spent Christmas

Reading this book!

LOVED IT!!

The original one is Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare....

Set in old time London

And its full of those mystical creatures I love so much

like Warewolves and Vampires

but its based on Tessa and her search for what she is!

Amaising Book

with a fantastic twist!!
This series is  a wonderful entertaining magical series...

Highly Recommended!

5 STARS!

The Scrapbook Nook Scrap n Chat - Lil' Primrose Kit

My New Scrapbook Shop

The Scrapbook Nook Scrap n Chat

Now has some Kits in store

and available for purchase online....

This is the second one for the month

Lil' Primrose..

It Contains:

Die Cut Paper - Fabulous

Double Sided Papers - Summer Bonnet, Fancy Dress, Proper, Hand Me Downs, Frock, High Tea

Sticker Sheets - Princess, Diva

Paper Pad

Die Cut Collectables

Rub Ons

Paper Blooms - Dusty Pink, Olive

Rhinestones - Silver

Also included is the Kaisercraft Workshop Magazine containing heaps of inspiration

and also the ENewsletter which has a hint by Me!

Here is a piccie...

The photo shows both sides of the papers, but only one paper of each is included.

Full Retail is:$59.95

But purchase the kit at 10% at $54.

Plus Postage...

  If you wish to purchase a second sheet of papers, or other matching paper blooms or acetate flowers,

just email me and i can include those at an extra 15% of retail.

Here is a bird cage I made using this range.
I have the traditional Birdcage in the shop of $28.70
Or you can purchase this Oriental one for $39.95

Here are some layouts done with this collection...

"First Cuddles"

And

"Not So Prince Charming!"

Email me at j_dolbel@bigpond.net.au

or ring the shop on 0267421566

Bankcard Facilities are available...

The Scrapbook Nook Scrap n Chat - Kaisercraft Kits for sale.....

My New Scrapbook Shop

The Scrapbook Nook Scrap n Chat

Now has some Kits in store

and available for purchase online....

The first one is the 

Hummingbird Collection....

Containing One Sheet each of:

DieCut Sheet - Flora

Double Sided Sheets - Nest, Flight, Avery, Flower, Nectar, Feather

Foil Speciality Paper - Flutter

Sticker Sheet 

Paper Pad

Rub Ons

Die Cut Shapes Collectables

Paper Blooms - Iceburg, Buttercream

Rhinestones - Sliver...

Also included is heaps of inspiration for these lines in the Kaiser Workshop Magazine and the Kaisercraft ENewsletter which features a quick tip by Me!

Here is a piccie...

The photo shows both sides of the papers, but only one paper of each is included.

Full Retail is:$55.98

But purchase the kit at 10% at $50.

Plus Postage...

 If you wish to purchase a second sheet of papers, or other matching paper blooms or acetate flowers,

just email me and i can include those at an extra 15% of retail.

Here is a gorgeous little cabinet i made from this range...

Available for sale at my shop or for online purchase at just $39.95

Email me at j_dolbel@bigpond.net.au

or ring the shop on 0267421566

Bankcard Facilities are available...

Kaisercraft Creations...

Kaisercraft always surprises me with how gorgeous their ranges are every month!!!

This range....

Sweet Nothings

is so adorable!!!

I made this tiny shadow box....

"Because of you I Believe in Myself..."

"I wish you Peace" Card

"Sweet Kisses" Layout

(This range is in Stock at my Scrapbook Shop

THE SCRAPBOOK NOOK SCRAP & CHAT
41 Chandos Street, Gunnedah)

On the Go Collection

"Racing Into A Roaring Birthday" Card

And these totally Sweet

Mini Box Chest...

Kaisercraft New Realse - On The Move

The New KaiserCraft range...

On The Move

is available now....

Its a really great collection, with fabulous colours!!
So multipurpose!!

This is what i have done for my layout....

"Zoom"

See the Kaisercraft Blog for more creations....

Kaisercraft Core Product Feature - Resin Flowers

RESIN FLOWERS!

If you haven't had a chance to play with these yet, you don't know what you are missing!!!

And if you need some,

I have them available at my shop - The Scrapbook Nook!

See here for the other creations using Resin Flowers..

But here is mine..

Pride & Joy