Notes from the side of a volcano

New in store ...

That's little me, in Trafalgar Square, somewhat bemused by all the pigeons.

Also, can we take a moment to reflect how how far pushchair technology has come in my lifetime? ;-)

I have a set of brand new templates in store this weekend, and at a special reduced introductory price:




Meanwhile, summer has finally arrived in Wellington. Only five days before it officially ends of course.

I finally got an ocean swim here in the freezing water that pretty much comes straight from Antartica. It was such a lovely evening we took a video of the drive home, which you can see on my Facebook page in case you ever wondered what the New Zealand capital city is like ... on a good day (it is fabled for its windy, wet weather but pulls it out the hat occasionally).

I hope you have some good days of your own to scrap  :-)





















~ Lynn

Memories Live Here

Some of my favourite painty elements are half price today, plus some really useful templates:






AND some messy paint:



And finally some fun elements for the dog lovers out there:





I'll leave you with some inspiration from the team and the Pollys  :-)














~ Lynn

An exciting announcement ...

I have long been a fan of the Mixed Media Monthly releases at The Lilypad, created by a team of talented designers who band together to make a big collection packed with artsy goodness.

The exciting news is that I have now joined them and let me tell you it, it is as fantastic as I imagined. :-)

For those who might be wondering, no, I didn't chose the theme of this month's collection, although I did come up with the name: "I am enough".

But the whole theme of self-acceptance (and, on the flip side, the damage that self-loathing can do to those around you as well as to yourself) is powerful stuff and these really are not just flippant words and phrases for me. I have seen the transformation when people finally truly accept themselves  - their "perfectly imperfect" selves.



As well as the main M3 kit, I created an add-on set of papers and elements called "Be Kind {to yourself}".

Because that's what it's all about really. Everyone (well, apart from some unreformed narcissists and psychopaths!) is really just trying to do their best.

It was inspired by my belief that, unless you are kind to yourself, forgive your own mistakes and accept your own worth, then you will never truly trust in other people or have the strength to be truly honest, to drop the mask you wear and be genuinely kind to others (not just 'please like me' nice).

Apologies if that all got a bit heavy!

After all,  maybe you just want to play with lots of pretty stuff. ;-)

There's plenty of that in the main Mixed Media Monthly Kit:


And in my add-on papers and elements (available as a kit as well)



































~ Lynn

Hello Miss Millie

 
There's a whole lot of scrappy fun on sale today. That includes the sweet "Miss Millie" kit:



And, for a cooler palette, Wind Whispers:


Some fun photo edge overlays:





AND some more pocket templates!







I'll leave you with some inspiration from the team and the Pollys  :-)














~ Lynn

Here and Now

This month the featured product in my store is the "Here and Now" collection.

For a short time you can snap up a full kit, a template set and a full set of paint transfers all for just $5.99 (way less than the price of the kit alone)



There are so  many scrapping options here :-)





PLUS don't forget the Love sale is still on at The Lilypad. You might, like me, prefer to ignore the fact it's Valentine's Day, but don;t be put off shopping because there are lots of versatile designs in the 30% off sale.

This is my personal fav  :-)









~ Lynn

Time to rise (and time to shop for love on sale) :-)

Look at that adorable face ... seems like only a few years ago in some ways, and a lifetime ago in others.

I created the page with the 'Rise' collection which is in the half price sale today:


It comes with bonus titles, but if you prefer you can grab just the papers or elements on their own in the sale as well:





What else?

Some fun paint transfers...




AND some messy pockets!




======================


PLUS nearly all my Valentine's and love themed products are 30% off until Feb 17th!
Here are just a few examples of what is in the sale:




I'll leave you with some inspiration from the team and the Pollys  :-)











~ Lynn

Where's your sanctuary?

It's the first Friday of the month, and that means it's BYOC ('Build your own collection') time at The Lilypad.

This month's collection is inspired by the balcony at my new apartment, where I have been growing herbs (along with a succulent collection indoors)



Although sadly, after I proudly scrapped them, I discovered yesterday that when you waft the potted herbs on the balcony a cloud of pretty white flies would billow out.

Grr. My record of poor plant management continues thanks to a whitefly infestation. They have now been liberally doused in an organic seawood and daisy concoction which is supposed to kill off the pests. Keeping my (non-green) fingers crossed.



New this month is a collection, some paint elements and a new template album

The Sanctuary collection is available as standalone papers or elements OR as the best value kit, which includes extra title elements






Plus some paint elements:





AND some photobook templates:



This is the fun part of town our inner-city apartment is five minutes walk from:



It's also a short walk to the waterfront, where we headed on New Year's Eve:

~ Lynn

Tough stuff and more

There's so much in the half price sale this week - including some great versatile papers:



 The fun "Totally Trashed in Oz" is on sale too:




Plus the Mariko Kit:



And some great templates:






I'll leave you with some inspiration from the team and the Pollys  :-)











~ Lynn