A layout and an update...

Its my turn to upload a project to the Scrapware blog...so here 'tis! I just love Scrapware's Tree Trunk. Its open branches allow you to create as many or as few leaves to fill its canopy. In this project, I have showcased a few of my favourite family photos by trimming them into a large leaf shape. I have cut additional leaves from coordinating patterned paper - these leaves have been folded in half, inked in brown and mounted on foam tape to add dimension.

Scrapware products featured:
CH31 - Tree Trunk Large
CHmini-k - Mini Birds

One of Scrapware's Mini Birds is nestled in the tree trunk.
I will be teaching this project at Scrapbooking Delights in February - check out the blog for more details soon...keep an eye out too for our mega sale! You local scrappers won't want to miss out.

IN OTHER NEWS:
Our fruit and vege garden is still flourishing...and to our surprise, we've actually managed to grow a rockmelon (cantaloupe)! Oh, it was so sweet and juicy and the kids loved it - it weighed over a 1kg! There's something incredibly special about devouring your own produce. We have a fridge full of tomatoes, and plenty of broccollini, spinach, chillis, corn and even a watermelon about to ripen. btw - this is my 365 photo for today.
Yesterday, Sethy-boy started back at school. We can't believe he's in Year 1 already!! Before we know it, Eme will be there too. Seth likes his new teacher and appears to have had a good day back...however his favourite response to "what did you do today?" is "I don't remember". Typical boy...its like pulling teeth trying to get an answer from him. He's still the shortest in his grade, but I noticed a smaller boy who started kindy, so at least Seth's not the smallest in the school anymore. lol. Nanny bought him some new school shoes in size 10, and they're still too big! We're hoping he's going to have a growth spurt this year...he's about due, and he's been eating like there's no tomorrow...so maybe it'll be soon. Here he is...lining up, ready to start the new school year.
I hope this week finds you well...I'm feeling really good and am on holidays this week! Its been really really hot (for me), but at least I'm not in Adelaide or Melbourne! I really feel for you - 40+ everyday this week! Insane...bring on winter!