Lots has happened but not a lot I can remember... ={ That's a symptom of middle age in case you're interested in the deterioration of the mind, body, mind and... body... when you're in your mid - forties... ={ Although, on a brighter note, I've not started with the power surges... YET.
I was watching Trinny and Susannah of 'What Not to Wear' fame and they were talking about knees. Yes, KNEES. You can tell a woman's age by the way her knees sag. Struth! Just when you thought it was everything NORTH of your knees that droops, there always has to be a boobie trap NOT to be confused with your rack (which also droops) but you get my meaning! IS NOTHING SACRED?
Anyway! I attended a crop last night. A staff crop at Scrapbooks etc. The prerequisites were "No diets and slippers are compulsory!" It was funny and the company, conversation, food and all things decadent were plentiful. AND!!! You only get THAT quality of girl talk/subjects/observations, etc when in the company of like-minded deviants! Ha! We need to do that more often, girls!
I don't get to go on crops very often and I thoroughly enjoy it so PLEASE, if you are reading this - please include me in your guest list! I have GPS and I know a really good donut shop! I will find you!
Anyway, some class layouts for Scrapbooks etc. These are entirely Basic Grey.
Been doing other stuff as well. The last Basic Grey one, above was a 'Sketched!' class as well as this one below. I just LOVE this FancyPants range.
I think there's some other stuff that I've forgotten to post too but it's that 40 - something thing going in on my head that prevents me from remembering what I did 2 days ago let alone 2 weeks ago!
Here is something I did at the crop last night for a mag project for Shabby Chic. I LOVE scrapping this style! Too bad I can't show the whole thing. I enjoyed everything about it.
Well peoples! I will leave you now for a day filled with laundry, housework, children (therefore mediation) and cooking. Wish me luck...
welcome back! absolutely gorgeous layouts!!! love the dimension and textured look of them all! the crop sounds like a fun night. i really need to get my butt to one, one of these days!!!
Posted by: scrappysue | 01 June 2008 at 11:18 AM
WOO HOO Lynette is back!!! AND WOW oh WOW she has been Busy! Loveeeee all those fabulous layouts! GREAT work my friend. Gotta love Basic grey!!
I got some more ink and stamps today. I can't wait to play with them.
Have a wonderful Sunday!!! Hope you got my email with my new address change. TTFN
Posted by: Janette | 01 June 2008 at 11:20 AM
I got your email Darling. Glad my new email is working. My internet is also much faster. Woo Hoo!
Still loving those layouts. Have a great day cleaning. I hope you can find some time to scrap! Love ya!
How many more sleeps before you come see us? Have you started a countdown? I think you should! =)
Okay this old lady needs sleep. My bed is calling me. TTFN
Posted by: Janette | 01 June 2008 at 12:47 PM
WOW!!! What a feast for the eyes!! Brilliant work here chicky.
Oh and bugger about the knees hey - will just have to wear pants a lot more then lol.
xx
Posted by: Julie Heard | 01 June 2008 at 05:31 PM
so no more short skirts! what a bummer!
oh wow, Lynette, I'm am so loving these layouts! And I thought you hated doubles!?
these are soooooo stunning.
I could go on and on.
I'm am so in need of some inspiration! it'll come back some day.
Posted by: Haggith | 01 June 2008 at 09:31 PM
Beautiful work Lynette- I fancy the Fancy Pants ones- love the title and journaling on Mr Pucker Face. Glad you got to go hang out with some like minded gals and get some scrapping done!!
Enjoy your cleaning- I am on that cleaning path as well mixed in with a little outside chores as well- fun fun!
Posted by: Melinda | 01 June 2008 at 10:35 PM
Stunning LO's! Each and everyone of them beautiful beyound beautiful!
Hope all is well is your world!!
p.s.
The knees know!
Posted by: Cathy L. in Chicago | 01 June 2008 at 10:51 PM
This is gorgeous!...Can I just have your talent for a day?...or at least come scrap with me. I'm alitlle worried about this drooping bit, you can only imagine all my drooping will meet at my knees and frame them for all to see! x
Posted by: Sherryn | 02 June 2008 at 10:24 AM
wow, you've created so much - way to go!
love them all - maybe I need to join you at a crop and get something done too.
Posted by: Leanne Stamatellos | 02 June 2008 at 10:44 AM
THESE ARE GORGEOUS! I love them all. I love that BG Archaic line. I have it and need to do some more with it. I bought all the dinosaurs too . . . not because I have any photos that they will go with . . . I just wanted them.
My hands show how old I am. They actually look 60. They have huge veins that pop out and are wrinkled. Lovely. ;)
Posted by: Kristi Smith | 02 June 2008 at 11:12 PM
I think you know how old you are when you laugh so hard, you always wet your pants when watching 'Menopause the Musical'. What a total crack-up! What did you think, Lynette?
Posted by: Bev | 02 June 2008 at 11:16 PM
I used to hate my knees but now that I'm over 40, I just don't really care! That's one good thing about hitting 40....you are far more comfortable with the fact that you're not perfect.
Love the layouts of course. You're rockin' the doubles even if you do hate them. They're very nice!!!
Posted by: donnapiranha | 03 June 2008 at 05:49 AM
It is time for me to pack my scrap supplies away and this post of yours does not help me at all. ;) I really love all your layouts! Good job!
Hey, I read a story today about some guy over in Australia have 16 washers removed from his 'Nether Region'. Whats up with that? ;)
Posted by: keri | 03 June 2008 at 06:28 AM
Ha! Bev... A big group of us went to see 'Menopause the Musical' last night. If you EVER have the chance to see it in the US - DO IT!!
Bev, I LOVED IT! I kept looking down the line to see if you were losing it like I was and Ruth's sister had her head forward and her mouth open laughing so I couldn't see you. I had tears running down my cheeks! But I didn't wet my pants! I didn't!
Keri, they must have found a pervert in Australia! Imagine that!
Posted by: Lynette van Barrelo | 03 June 2008 at 06:50 AM
fab layouts Lynette :)
ciao
Posted by: Miriam | 03 June 2008 at 06:04 PM
I just love your layouts Lynette...they are so beautiful!!
what IS up with knees, it sucks that they get all wobbly and stuff...man!
smiles,
Posted by: Cricket | 05 June 2008 at 10:29 AM
Kiwi are you back yet? It's time for an update. We miss you! =D
Posted by: Janette | 09 June 2008 at 10:11 PM
Farout Girl these are Awesome !!! :)x
Lou xx
Posted by: louise | 10 June 2008 at 12:14 PM
I am so into covering my knees even though it's summer. I try to find skirts and capris that go just below the knee. I hate my knees. But I think that people could tell how old I am by all the gray hairs I am finding lately.
Wonderful work by the way! It's all beautiful. You are amazingly talented!
Posted by: Jen Biggs | 11 June 2008 at 12:04 PM
LOL! I'd never noticed droopy knees until I realized about 2 weeks ago that I have them! Love the layouts Lynette.
Posted by: kendra | 12 June 2008 at 06:31 AM
Oh great, another body part to worry about! We have stacy and clinton for the US What Not to Wear, and it's, like, my FAVORITE show EVAH!! And, oh my gosh! Kristi's famous pucker has crossed gender and crossed the ocean at the same time!! That is a cute picture and as always, LOVE all the layouts!
Posted by: polly | 16 June 2008 at 08:38 AM
Heellooo, come in come in where ever you are? Wot yo up to? You been very quiet.....I'm taking to commenting on your blog to bring you out! I'm back from Melbourne and I have a very nice designer Mimco hand bag for you....(that'll work!) Come see me xx
Posted by: Sherryn | 18 June 2008 at 11:15 AM
I second that emotion! Where are you? I miss you!
Posted by: donnapiranha | 18 June 2008 at 11:50 PM
OMG!!!! Would you LOOK AT THE DATE!!!!!!! I'm such a bad blogger!
Sorry peoples! I won't be able to update again today... I have 2 sick kids and one who has just started school holidays, a visit from the accountant AND I have to work!
Shez has a Mimco bag for MWA!!!!! Wheeeeeee!!!! We are SO 'Romy and Michelle'!
Posted by: Lynette van Barrelo | 19 June 2008 at 07:19 AM
Miss you!!!! Hope the kids get better soon.
Posted by: Janette | 20 June 2008 at 12:39 AM