tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18159090716366538732024-03-16T11:39:39.636+10:30Designing Me - A Scrapbooker's JourneyLea Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071551786999684702noreply@blogger.comBlogger166125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815909071636653873.post-71524488789273772092010-06-29T15:48:00.002+09:302010-06-29T15:55:18.612+09:30Such a Long Time<div align="justify">Well a lot has changed since my last post. I've become a Freelance writer doing jobs for companies around the world from article writing, product reviews, poetry and short stories. I've been really enjoying it too. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">In April I was shocked to find out that I am pregnant while on the pill. So looks like no.4 is on the way. Been struggling with the thought of 4. I will be 17 weeks this Friday and will find out the sex next week. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Other than that my life has been surrounded by doing things with the family. </div><div align="justify"> </div>Lea Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071551786999684702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815909071636653873.post-22459896214029439222009-09-17T09:16:00.002+09:302009-09-17T09:26:47.407+09:30It doesnt rain it poursSorry for the late updates but things around here have been hectic. Paddy had been put into hospital .<br /><br />Docs have called what he has Bronchilitis as they can’t be 100% although it looks more like asthma.<br /><br />Difference is Babies upto 12 months don’t normally respond to ventolin as it just simply does nothing.<br />Although saying that some babies do respond to it under 12 months. Patrick being one of those exceptions that has responded well to it.<br />With Bronchilitis ventolin doesn’t normally make any difference but having asthma it does help opening up the lungs.<br /><br />Sunday night from midnight till morning wasn’t nice then we went straight to hospital at 8am and straight through to reasus room. Bit scary there. Took xrays<br />And tried 4 times to get a drip into him as they were concerned of his little body shutting down ( he was not feeding well that morning ) as he struggled to breathe.<br />After racing Hayden to school and Mitch to sis in laws place – Sam eventually met me at the hospital. I stayed over night with him. Waking every 2 hrs was a pain in the rear for neb and obs. So we were in hospital for almost 48 hours.<br /><br />Mitchell has been unwell also. I've not had much sleep this week and I am so tired and cranky.<br />Going back to the Docs today with Paddy as another awful night. I'm so over all this.<br /><br />I have done some kits and part way through typing the instructions so keep a look out at Abundantias Gold.<br /><br />My friend Mel came out of surgery well but still doing around of chemo. She is going to be pretty out of it for awhile. She says sorry to those who have booked photo shoots with her, a back up person is contacting all her clients to make rearrangements. As she will not be working for a while. She is a very strong and brave woman I admire a lot.<br />She does apologise that she hasn't had the chance to check her emails as everything has been quite hectic and has not had the chance. So do be patient and she'll contact you soon I'm sure.<br /><br />Well Paddy is calling me and will need to head off to the Docs shortly.<br />Hopefully things get back on track for me soon. I hate all this mess.Lea Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071551786999684702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815909071636653873.post-73646267941102440802009-08-27T10:14:00.002+09:302009-08-27T10:21:41.035+09:30Not Good NewsI've just heard from my friend Mel who owns the photography website I'm working with her. She has been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. She is in her low 30's its so not fair. She is in hospital and will under go some surgery to remove one breast next week and then she has a series of Chemo to go through after that. So I'm crossing my fingers for her that all goes well.<br /><br />Sorry to those that have organised photo shoots with Mel but don't worry as I have stepped in to help with those shoots and another photographer has stepped in to help out also. So its business as usual dispite what is going on. So no one is left high and dry.<br /><br />I'll keep you posted on how her progress is going for those that would like to know.<br /><br />Cheers<br />LeaLea Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071551786999684702noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815909071636653873.post-81236404914409801392009-08-11T10:03:00.003+09:302009-08-11T10:23:50.203+09:30Update<div align="justify">Sorry for neglecting my blog here. It's been rather hectic here with Mitch unwell and Patrick up all night I'd be lucky to have 2 hours sleep. Apparently sleep is for the weak according to my kids. </div><br /><div align="justify">Otherwise I've been pulled in all directions. I've been working for my friend Mel from Lanie photography as she is very sick at the moment. So keeping up with that and the kids plus trying to fit in a bit of scrapping and writing is rather challenging. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">I've now set up my writing blog too. That will have sneak peeks of my work, information about writing, writing groups / circles, tips, and competition writing, places where you can submit your work. I work on my writing when I can't scrap as normally I have an 8 month old on my lap into everything. I'm trying to create some balance. I've been using a pen name mainly because of my last name and the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">connotations</span> that go with it. So I become Lea Bristow when I write. It's very exciting and I've a few things in the pipeline that are finished - a few short stories. </div><div align="justify">I'm glad I've finally finished story - Essence of a Mother. </div><div align="justify">Just cleaning it up then refining it and possibly submit it as a short piece. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Feel free to check out my writing website. <a href="http://www.leabristow.blogspot.com/">http://www.leabristow.blogspot.com/</a></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"> </div>Lea Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071551786999684702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815909071636653873.post-36966062909346315432009-08-05T11:35:00.002+09:302009-08-05T11:41:44.460+09:30Weekend AwayIt's been great to have a weekend away with friends. Went down to Mannum and stayed at a friends shack which is a more like a holiday house. Had a beautiful warm fire place. Kids had an awesome time.<br /><br />Hope to go away in October to Halls Gap with friends for a week. So looking forward to that.<br /><br />Still doing a little bit of writing when I can. It's slowed down at the moment due to Sam and Patrick not being well and Patrick teething.<br /><br />Sam going away next week for a week. Work trip again. So I hope to get stuck into some scrapbooking then so I can at least stay up and get things done for my next kits for Abundantias Gold. It takes me a bit to get into the zone to scrap sometimes and once I'm there I don't stop.<br />Got some awesome ideas for my next kit they are boy zone kits. So if you are stumped on boy layouts I have 2 coming up soon.Lea Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071551786999684702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815909071636653873.post-32798137546681203642009-07-26T12:21:00.002+09:302009-07-26T12:25:35.393+09:30What a nightGolly what a night. Paddy is teething has one top tooth down and another on the way. Plus I don't think he is well all snotty and phlemy poor little guy so sleep hasn't been so good.<br />SIL says sleep is for the weak - just ask her boys. LOL hope Paddy doesn't follow suit at this stage. DH is coming down with something and so is Mitch. Yay a whole house full soon.<br /><br />Not much going on then around here but looking after the sick.<br /><br />I am craving some scrapping time but I don't think that is going to happen just yet.Lea Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071551786999684702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815909071636653873.post-55778105112311096502009-07-24T11:57:00.002+09:302009-07-24T12:08:23.358+09:30Still Here!Yeah I'm still around. Schools back thank goodness. The boys get so rowdy when stuck at home.<br />Mitch is back at Kindy and loving it. This will be his last term before starting school next term.<br />Patrick is teething so I'm not sure if that's good or bad at the moment as he finally has a tooth coming down but the night routines are just out the window.<br /><br />DH is really busy and been working a lot so trips here and there are still happening. It makes things tricky at times with the boys. But we are getting by.<br /><br />There are some exciting things happening in the background at the moment but are under wraps for now. But I do hope to reveal things soon.<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />LeaLea Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071551786999684702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815909071636653873.post-29841556095765855072009-07-03T16:04:00.003+09:302009-07-03T16:10:31.675+09:30Just another day!Well this morning was nice after a coffee and chat with another mum. Then grocery shopping. So busy. Patrick is now in a foul mood. DH is out at a meeting tonight. So hoping with some luck and maybe a miracle that I can get some scrapping done.<br /><br />Mitch is a lot better now from his asthma issues and Patrick is better and over his bronchiolitis so hoping to get back into the normal swing of things.<br /><br />Been thrown off course of late with everything happening. I hope to have some more scrapping sneak peeks soon too.<br /><br />Other than that Patrick is saying da da da and trying to sit up more too.<br />He is 7 months old time going too fast.Lea Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071551786999684702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815909071636653873.post-41342611459902512362009-06-15T12:22:00.002+09:302009-06-15T12:49:43.082+09:30Caught the writing bug!<div align="justify">After reading some of my SIL's stories she has totally inspired me to write about something that I've had bottled up for so long. The story I'm writing is part true in some areas with a fictional twist to it. So if you know how much I enjoy authors Anne Rice and Stephenie Meyers you can probably figure out part of the twist. </div><br /><div align="justify">Its about a 16year old girl called Inara who has just moved schools leaving behind her boyfriend and long time friends. After a long settling in period at the new school she realises the move wasn't so bad afterall and begins to open up her heart once more. As the new girl she has a few welcome and unwelcome attention that leads her into hot water after a night out at the carnival. Inara goes through many ups and downs as most teenagers do and exploring her sexuality and what love really is about. She is a typical teenage girl and boys are apart of school life, so when she falls for Logan a gorgeously tall well groomed boy at school she never knew that life would take on a new meaning - Forever Young!</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">I'm just part way through the first chapter so stay tuned. </div>Lea Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071551786999684702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815909071636653873.post-32129705426138523302009-06-12T11:03:00.002+09:302009-06-12T12:37:33.383+09:30Some Sketches<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn2Vc0Ok7fBK8KetltoHv8SlLJS25q3V7OLtiNm7i8FOKvRR3FrucDMXzkkPMLo4KzKQcTOzHJWIPhaziQ9Y36OEuwAZwWPhRIdpqGhF34Ehtmrpj_4LS0taNpJbQYlN77Z4I4rhy7r8s/s1600-h/Silver-Anniversary-002-Page-3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346249291067542546" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 120px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 120px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn2Vc0Ok7fBK8KetltoHv8SlLJS25q3V7OLtiNm7i8FOKvRR3FrucDMXzkkPMLo4KzKQcTOzHJWIPhaziQ9Y36OEuwAZwWPhRIdpqGhF34Ehtmrpj_4LS0taNpJbQYlN77Z4I4rhy7r8s/s320/Silver-Anniversary-002-Page-3.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div>Here are some lovely sketches I think they are from Smilebox digi website that just happen to have caught my eye and will be interested in coverting them to proper scrapping layout. </div><div> </div><div>This one would look great for a wedding or silver wedding anniversary, engagement or maybe a precious moment - something like that.</div><div> </div><div>This next one is gorgeous very country or shabby chic that lends itself to the </div><div>use of haberdashery lovely for heritage photo or girly photo. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQED-Bzyx2ymy6ACua5JdsJ-_13GT_mX0_DEsD20Zh2lhChFQOMstIa514q2pDVdlqzxsj0pEICIC5AORNH8ccJ-jC8YjXt-Ds2qDVOddXcrG0v7PZvoeUpp2AuA0J3X7AtOz4jTeZrjU/s1600-h/Frills-N-Lace-Screen66.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346249290032318882" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 120px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 120px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQED-Bzyx2ymy6ACua5JdsJ-_13GT_mX0_DEsD20Zh2lhChFQOMstIa514q2pDVdlqzxsj0pEICIC5AORNH8ccJ-jC8YjXt-Ds2qDVOddXcrG0v7PZvoeUpp2AuA0J3X7AtOz4jTeZrjU/s320/Frills-N-Lace-Screen66.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div> </div><div>Next time I post I'll put up a photo challenge and then a sketch to put the photo too.<br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Lea Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071551786999684702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815909071636653873.post-91651565583426542512009-06-12T10:21:00.002+09:302009-06-12T10:30:52.494+09:30What a week!Oh Gosh what a wave of emotions it has been this week. I was supposed to go away with Lanie to help with Wedding photography but it all fell through and the wedding got postponed. The groom got rushed to hospital. So went Camping at a scout radio event to which was up in the air for me going as Mitch had asthma and croup - thankfully he got better but Patrick got really sick with bronchiolitis. So we have spent a few days in and out of hospital. I remember when Hayden had this and it wasn't very nice.<br />It is also contagious for under 2 year olds so I've been isolating myself at home as much as possible. He still isn't the best with mainly night time still being the worst but occasional day time coughing that makes him cry because it hurts.<br /><br />Next week I have a meeting with a Cristina Re rep to take on board some of their products for Nes Mitchden designs.<br /><br />Hopefully in the next few weeks I'll be able to put up some more scrapping sketches from some of my favourite sites. ( Hi Sharron H )<br /><br />Must go more house cleaning to do.<br /><br />Lea xLea Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071551786999684702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815909071636653873.post-49867783190556440332009-06-03T14:39:00.002+09:302009-06-03T15:06:10.776+09:30A New Day<div align="justify">Just another day of getting over thr lurggies that come with sharing family germs. Patrick seems much better sleeping a few more hours at night again was in bed at 8:30pm woke between 2 - 3amish. At least an improvement of what it has been around 12 - 1 am. He had his imms yesterday, was not impressed at all. Gosh 6 months already time is flying by.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Currenty working on some sketches for scrap kits for Abundantias, been a bit behind the 8 ball with unwell kids.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Going Camping this weekend so hoping Mitch improves more before we go.</div><div align="justify">Got a new tent so am eager to try it out. And the one luxury we bring is a heater mainly for Mitch's benefit and Patrick but its one cozy thing that makes campingbareable at night.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Been working on my photography portfolio will upload some of my work soon. Anyone that is interested in discounted portraits etc.. let me know as I am happy to take some for anyone. Great offers at <a href="http://laniesnapsstudio.blogspot.com/">Lanie Snaps Photography</a>.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Started finding some time again to read, been reading the Stephenie Meyer's books already read Twilight and now reading New Moon. Really enjoying them. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Hopefully a start to a bright weekend.</div>Lea Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071551786999684702noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815909071636653873.post-62696066197428025762009-06-02T13:38:00.002+09:302009-06-02T13:48:13.328+09:30Ups & DownsLast few weeks has been a bit up and down. My husband has been away for work for a week and Patrick, Mitch and I have been unwell. Mitch's asthma has been really playing up that he sleeps in the lounge room so I can hear him if he has a problem so I can get to him quickly if need be. So trying to juggle a few things has been difficult and its been really doing my head in.<br /><br />My husband leaves again for work trip in a weeks time to be away for 2 weeks so not looking forward to that.<br /><br />With all that's going on I guess I've just been feeling a bit down. And the flack that I've been getting from 2 people I thought would support me most for breastfeeding for as long as possible has been disappointing.<br /><br />Sometimes I wish I could just pour my heart out just to get things off my chest.<br />I feel that some people just abuse my friendship I've been burnt too many times and repeatedly.<br />It makes it very hard to trust or to let anyone close.Lea Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071551786999684702noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815909071636653873.post-21456153582575147252009-05-25T23:31:00.004+09:302009-05-25T23:49:14.706+09:30Abundantias Gold Kit 1<div align="center">Here is my first page kit for Abundantias Gold<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339762601411671954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 202px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaAn0LQUs9vip32PWjbEowGnKiggIUDhChBAWF1sMQotpXTFN4r-iyZfPFwCl3DdIwFx0ycTwuac1217I3-wID6WPaFqlgX1Ga3G8c5k74eTioHq4uhVz-vvrVDjk_Unv9FjbqbG6N6Eo/s320/Rose%2520Page%2520Kit%2520%5B320x200%5D.jpg" border="0" /><br />Here is the link to order the kit. <a href="http://www.scrapbookingsa.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=277&products_id=2100">Sweet Rose</a></div><div align="center">The photo is similar to decoupage. I used 2 photos for this that are identicle and cut out one and foam mounted over the top of the first photo to create a 3D effect. </div><div align="center">Kit comes with step by step instructions and template to make it easy to copy.</div><div align="center">The kit is a great price at $6.95</div><div align="center">I hear the kits are selling well and possibly only a few left.</div><div align="center">So it you would like one be quick to order. </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.scrapbookingsa.com.au/index.php?main_page=index">Abundantias Gold</a> is a local scrapbooking store in Adelaide that also has an online store that will post to anywhere within Australia.</div><div align="center">Be sure to check out their online store.</div><div align="center"> </div>Lea Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071551786999684702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815909071636653873.post-64450854127203196842009-05-25T14:54:00.002+09:302009-05-25T15:06:39.002+09:30Scrapping MoodWell I haven't scrapped for a few weeks due to a lot going on in May. But hope to tonight. Although the house is a bit upside down as per the norm. Patrick is peacefully sleeping since 12pm woo hoo its 3pm now. I'm sure he'll wake soon.<br /><br />I am really thrilled that my first kit at Abundantias Gold is going well. - Well hopefully going out the door lol...<br /><br />I have a few interesting concepts going in my next 2 layouts that hope to be ready for June.<br /><br />I'm normally in a scrapping mood at night but my husband seems to be able to draw me into the series he is watching on TV - 24 - I really like the series and Kiefer Sutherland (Jack) is great in them. So its been hard trying to tear me away but its also nice to spend that time with Hubby too. So when he is due to go away again for work then I'll be onto scrapping in a big way during that time. Then I can catch up on things then too.<br /><br />I've also done a sample on Heidi Swapp invisiables of different mediums used to give people some ideas on how they could use it in their creations. Its in store at Abundantias if you want a look.<br /><br />Once I've done my layouts I'll be sure to put some sneak peeks on here till its on show at the shop.<br /><br />Well time is running away from me at the moment and I have to tidy up the house a little before some guests arrive for a meeting. And hopefully before Patrick wakes up.<br /><br />Til next time<br />Lea<br />xxLea Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071551786999684702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815909071636653873.post-31233141130868787862009-05-22T10:49:00.002+09:302009-05-22T10:56:42.494+09:30<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFoXxZPoIeEtghy2x72H69EfX7swI4rgQyWLttCI5YOYHfwfe-X-Dxkse5gHBQWREHjHaH3A-OoO06W7UigzEjZyenjuALrKDLymNT5IMakcA8gMQ-fFuLPDx-demsy5hCyDl3Tpdnw4/s1600-h/me+paddy.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338452238186335874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFoXxZPoIeEtghy2x72H69EfX7swI4rgQyWLttCI5YOYHfwfe-X-Dxkse5gHBQWREHjHaH3A-OoO06W7UigzEjZyenjuALrKDLymNT5IMakcA8gMQ-fFuLPDx-demsy5hCyDl3Tpdnw4/s320/me+paddy.JPG" border="0" /></a> At Patrick's Christening.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Christening went well and was just lovely to have friends and family around.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Our household not well at the moment with Patrick coughing, Mitch coughing and conjunctivitis and me with a very saw throat. Its horrible and hope to get over it quickly.<br /><br /></div>Lea Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071551786999684702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815909071636653873.post-79354228240792731332009-05-08T00:27:00.002+09:302009-05-08T00:31:43.427+09:30Lanie Snaps StudioMy friend Melanie has just opened her new online business called <a href="http://laniesnapsstudio.blogspot.com/">Lanie Snaps Studio</a> - I've been helping her with her blog and designing it for her. She does awesome photos and she said she'll teach me all her tricks so I'm pretty stoked at that.<br /><br />Next I'll have to get a new camera.Lea Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071551786999684702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815909071636653873.post-66556187165299601382009-04-30T15:59:00.002+09:302009-04-30T16:13:28.227+09:30Home Photo Shoot<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_qcD9rtFK53OEmqIvmtAKrt_uWR4VYbkfOLE3xY8czmChXWLjRbqWxti9jud9DxEoCsGAGb-VR4jrvB9MMMNwiqKqnS7uqDELvp60QqXl6B5SfUMiTBldGZSUlzdr-_yoIt1X-trpp4/s1600-h/DSCF7269.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330370582965883570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_qcD9rtFK53OEmqIvmtAKrt_uWR4VYbkfOLE3xY8czmChXWLjRbqWxti9jud9DxEoCsGAGb-VR4jrvB9MMMNwiqKqnS7uqDELvp60QqXl6B5SfUMiTBldGZSUlzdr-_yoIt1X-trpp4/s320/DSCF7269.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM33SOcTpXI3VCilXrvK8MjIdPXENmg3-URsaQaKNx27vUP5QHEh86mEWQhSjtKrgcS_KQ5brKhf1t3iTGCDXGwpAikDIM5kcv7Sw1UUw9OaweYtVPhJDRrF1MbxTpP7yroWCPzMsXsLY/s1600-h/DSCF7312.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330370579763056162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM33SOcTpXI3VCilXrvK8MjIdPXENmg3-URsaQaKNx27vUP5QHEh86mEWQhSjtKrgcS_KQ5brKhf1t3iTGCDXGwpAikDIM5kcv7Sw1UUw9OaweYtVPhJDRrF1MbxTpP7yroWCPzMsXsLY/s320/DSCF7312.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHnj9elzioFqtFmjo1ppN9fyVU2seSicqrKFQ0DL11dIiX4HLWTsLTTH6UxWthZ0Bm8Ykk20FDT4Y_-AL2wQh8v9xPvWRrHEdqIMs7bOzzfvNkBG7riiYhBaHSuPkqFjdePu6A_Mkc5Ao/s1600-h/DSCF7230.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330370574293515602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHnj9elzioFqtFmjo1ppN9fyVU2seSicqrKFQ0DL11dIiX4HLWTsLTTH6UxWthZ0Bm8Ykk20FDT4Y_-AL2wQh8v9xPvWRrHEdqIMs7bOzzfvNkBG7riiYhBaHSuPkqFjdePu6A_Mkc5Ao/s320/DSCF7230.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigqCM6L2tnZ86CXrUCMBfOXFRdBIWLnsujO82pLFufEHc-j5fM5QweIGtOrYLY2dIzjB6zHuuSKBtFoGxQdvwL05uT_7spZSlZWIPay52GsWeJLwZW3aD-9EJsVed5EmcvqmvxYnfhQBc/s1600-h/DSCF7226.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330370572537740290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigqCM6L2tnZ86CXrUCMBfOXFRdBIWLnsujO82pLFufEHc-j5fM5QweIGtOrYLY2dIzjB6zHuuSKBtFoGxQdvwL05uT_7spZSlZWIPay52GsWeJLwZW3aD-9EJsVed5EmcvqmvxYnfhQBc/s320/DSCF7226.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVbDhEzwv9PXW-YLvM6R1D6Bdju1uGTxl_Z6uxqd0vS6JGnKYpRbAYmEgyXqH1o_MdWlFeA50JY7yx9Qf-fuZD51ogAOBuBtoYrvJC1bUK94L8JSQ64FL_9FUQKWqyDWmTd7tsVykfV9o/s1600-h/DSCF7236.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330370569518091010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVbDhEzwv9PXW-YLvM6R1D6Bdju1uGTxl_Z6uxqd0vS6JGnKYpRbAYmEgyXqH1o_MdWlFeA50JY7yx9Qf-fuZD51ogAOBuBtoYrvJC1bUK94L8JSQ64FL_9FUQKWqyDWmTd7tsVykfV9o/s320/DSCF7236.JPG" border="0" /></a> Isn't he a dish!</div><div align="center">With his dreamy bambi eyes and soft light blue colourings. </div><div align="center">I just love taking photos of him. </div><div align="center">I must scrap some layouts of him. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> </div><div align="center"></div></div></div></div>Lea Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071551786999684702noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815909071636653873.post-88099757467126844252009-04-23T23:21:00.005+09:302009-04-23T23:35:32.233+09:30My Boy N Me!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH_Vcflom-ZW-jHTJw7KQCWWxy_cONV-m_rVxvHiF5i6UZaQapuh5KTuzyGHiXSZiFqwBD8i0ya3bfPvfQ1iR1sVz7xnujMOespgF42zijCjltOks4T2h8yeMGBeVHzw4haOqGpLfPaKU/s1600-h/paddy.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327885700893066194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH_Vcflom-ZW-jHTJw7KQCWWxy_cONV-m_rVxvHiF5i6UZaQapuh5KTuzyGHiXSZiFqwBD8i0ya3bfPvfQ1iR1sVz7xnujMOespgF42zijCjltOks4T2h8yeMGBeVHzw4haOqGpLfPaKU/s320/paddy.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0VJlBBlEQoIrefIoIlL5KtUCVKrLuc-UVzkiDCUfZOFCqgV7aRNC_oAT43Dp9aRfOYxX9fb_wLt-eIWLu7JGPmPk8YaP1SgHv-5dCl_t05rM6zO9ADfSg3Cq3cmtXD5kOUL9JNUnjyRk/s1600-h/mp2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327885401010700402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0VJlBBlEQoIrefIoIlL5KtUCVKrLuc-UVzkiDCUfZOFCqgV7aRNC_oAT43Dp9aRfOYxX9fb_wLt-eIWLu7JGPmPk8YaP1SgHv-5dCl_t05rM6zO9ADfSg3Cq3cmtXD5kOUL9JNUnjyRk/s320/mp2.JPG" border="0" /></a> <div><div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvmsmppVXpRf1zHbBYbfcR51HkQ3BMzblDvsg473w_QU8e11Y8SPwnZSPCGKdyVKsxSlpPZFFKfL-GveirQMWSKRPdm8Yqta353NxkFBCj8g7fUGuPqrLnuKf2HECdT0jDnc99XGzImgk/s1600-h/mp.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327884573362751874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvmsmppVXpRf1zHbBYbfcR51HkQ3BMzblDvsg473w_QU8e11Y8SPwnZSPCGKdyVKsxSlpPZFFKfL-GveirQMWSKRPdm8Yqta353NxkFBCj8g7fUGuPqrLnuKf2HECdT0jDnc99XGzImgk/s320/mp.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />He is just so adorable, very huggable and squishy. He is 5 months next Tuesday. I've just received my fluffy mail - modern cloth nappies that feel like velvet. They look great on him. Got them from Baby Beehinds.</div><div>I'll be sure to get some cute pictures of him in his trendy nappies. </div><div> </div><div>L</div><div>xx<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div>Lea Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071551786999684702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815909071636653873.post-41732421518319967932009-04-23T23:05:00.004+09:302009-04-24T01:18:59.800+09:30A New Position - part-time DT<div align="justify">Well after stumbling across a local Scrapbook Shop near by and after having a great chat with Simone, I've accepted a Design Team position with her shop Abundantias Gold (based in Adelaide). I'm excited about it and will be starting really slowly as I need to work around my family and young Patrick. </div><div align="justify">But I'm just doing Layout Kits for the shop. So you'll have to see my current layout in store shortly. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Maybe later in the year I might get back into teaching too. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Stay tuned for sneek peeks of some of my upcoming work due to be featured at Abundantias Gold.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Hope you enjoy the kits.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">xx</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">L</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div>Lea Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071551786999684702noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815909071636653873.post-56503912228532421722009-04-15T14:56:00.002+09:302009-04-15T14:58:20.976+09:30Nes Mitchden designs Announcement<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#00cccc;">Designers Wanted</span></strong></div><div align="center"><br />We are looking for two more designer at Nes Mitchden designs.<br />So if you are good at using photoshop or something similar<br />or would like the chance to learn how to make our nappy and wedding cakes,<br />personalised scrapbooking albums<br />or a particular area in our business, be sure to <a href="mailto:%20leaadcock@adam.com.au">email us</a> before the 31st April.<br />* A little about yourself / family<br />* What you can do for the business<br />* What you would like to do for the business - area you'd like to work in<br />* Attach examples of some of your work ( if you have any )<br />New Designer will be announced June 1st.<br />Cheers from The NMD team</div>Lea Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071551786999684702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815909071636653873.post-55426790472690345492009-04-14T22:30:00.002+09:302009-04-14T22:40:50.124+09:30My Lil Man<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX_f-GckaDjD7bs2Y__d29fW_uHqSPIotHoaMsPQSqD6-6FyvgRJv3Ees-9snn50mHc-mtwlC9zHotIZju4EBeL-JfaUM9boS6_j0WCVUwQLu9S0PNbGC84NbIcPPIH9uil4qMNxcHTJM/s1600-h/Patrick+march09.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324531426510334290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX_f-GckaDjD7bs2Y__d29fW_uHqSPIotHoaMsPQSqD6-6FyvgRJv3Ees-9snn50mHc-mtwlC9zHotIZju4EBeL-JfaUM9boS6_j0WCVUwQLu9S0PNbGC84NbIcPPIH9uil4qMNxcHTJM/s320/Patrick+march09.JPG" border="0" /></a> This is the latest picture of my little man. He is just gorgeous. He is approximately 4 months in this photo. He is growing too fast but his smiles are just heart melting. He loves to laugh now and adores his brothers as they make him laugh. I look forward to scrapbooking more pictures of him. His length is growing quite quickly already 65cms. I think he'll be a very tall boy when he grows up.</div>Lea Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071551786999684702noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815909071636653873.post-74149653167202813902009-04-14T22:07:00.002+09:302009-04-14T22:30:12.204+09:30Exciting NewsI have some exciting news to tell but have to keep it secret for now till it is announced properly. But its all good! Will be able to tell you all soon.<br /><br /><br />Other minor news is I've started to scrap again just slowly getting back into it. So I hope to put up some of my work again on my website.<br /><br />Hoping I can get my fluffy mail soon too.Lea Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071551786999684702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815909071636653873.post-20550793236394274382009-03-29T02:30:00.003+10:302009-03-29T02:36:19.948+10:30Lasting Impressions<div align="justify">How to create long lasting impressions and memories from our uniquely designed photo stationery and gifts!(c) Copyright 2009 by Lea Adcock</div><div align="justify"><br />How many times have you... received a card, invitation or photo album that you end up throwing away after a few weeks?</div><div align="justify">At Nes Mitchden designs we make our products and services memorable. Our quality designed cards, invitations and photo/ scrapbook albums can be created with your desired photos in a gorgeous and artistic way.</div><div align="justify"><br />Baby Announcement and or Thankyou cards can be fairly overwhelming to organise shortly after the birth of your baby.<br />Imagine you taking the first photos of your new baby either at hospital or at home or perhaps you adored the professional ones. Wouldn't you love to showcase that photo to all your friends and family as either a Thankyou card or as an Announcement of your baby's arrival with all of baby's details?</div><div align="justify"><br />Nes Mitchden designs can take the hassle away by designing and creating your cards for you so all you have to do is post them.Or perhaps you are looking for more of a personal wedding invitation or thankyou card to give to your guests in rememberance or reminder of your special day?</div><div align="justify"><br />Nes Mitchden designs can use your engagement photos or wedding photos to creat a lasting memory of your special day or impending wedding. A picture of yourselves is a personal touch to your guests showing the love you share as a couple.</div><div align="justify"><br />How about those photo albums that seem to stack up with photos and get put into dusty cupboards out of sight?</div><div align="justify">Why not let Nes Mitchden designs put a little pizzazz and artistic creation into your photos to bring them alive. A fantastic gift to give a family or friend for their special event or birthday. A feature that will be kept out on showand out of the cupboard.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">------------------------------------------------------------</div><div align="justify">You can benefit by our products and services to create an impact on your friends and family. Our personalised attention to detail to each unique design, taking into account your own style, suggestions, and theme. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Creating a specialised invitation for a friend to incorporate a variety of events to happen on the one special day - She gave me photos to represent each event from the christening of her two children, a birthday and a 10 year wedding anniversary. It was seen straight away on the invitation without reading it what the invitation was to include. The photos of her children and marriage certificate with rings and flowers surrounding it. It gave a visual effect to her guests and making it personal. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">From the testimonies we've received, personal touches mean more, last longer and are kept as a keepsake of the event or personal thanks. So not only are you getting these gorgeous photo stationery or gifts but 5% of our profits is dontated to the <a href="http://www.teddyloveclub.org.au/">Teddy Love Club</a> - Pregnancy and Infant loss support. ( Support and Understanding for bereaved parents ) for creating keepsakes for the parents who leave hospital empty handed.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Why not have your photos displayed in an artistic form by Nes Mitchden designs?</div><div align="justify">Wouldn't you prefer to receive a personal card, invitation or gift?</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Check out our website for ideas and tips on the types of photos to take or use in creating the perfect card, invitation or gift. <a href="http://www.freewebs.com/sharai0304/">Nes Mitchden designs </a></div>Lea Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071551786999684702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815909071636653873.post-63548547431203572212009-03-29T02:23:00.002+10:302009-03-29T02:30:07.478+10:30My Little Boy is 4 months old.Wow is time flying. He is 4 months old now. Has his imms Monday - not looking forward to that.<br />Patrick is now becoming a cute little bubs by filling out now. He still low in weight but getting there. In comparison to what he was born 4.95kg he is only 5.7kg now. He's not losing weight but just gaining slowly. Had a few bouts of the colds and cough. Poor little guy is now cutting 4 teeth shortly as they aren't far from erupting. No wonder he has been screaming so bad.<br /><br />Starting to organise Patrick's Baptism invitations etc... and the details that go with it.<br /><br />Trying to get back into scrapbooking. I have some CM albums to do of the boys so will have to get cracking on that and print off some photos of that.<br /><br />LeaLea Adcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04071551786999684702noreply@blogger.com0