Video: Step by Step Aurora Sky Painting Using Watercolors

Step by Step Aurora Sky Painting Using Watercolors

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Bullet Journal - March Spread

In Australia the first day of March signifies the beginning of autumn.

I love the colours of autumn. It's actually my second favourite season ever. Spring being my absolute favourite. Since March starts this week I thought that it was only fitting to use autumn as my theme for the month.

My favourite quote from Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter)

My cover page for March came from a drawing I did using stamps in an app I use on my android tablet called Sketch. I just copied it from that. It's a good program. I've tried drawing on it as well but I am not very good at it. At least not yet. 

My future log (above) is pretty much the same layout I used in January. I think it looks much better over two pages rather than squished in to one like I did for February.

I chose the same layout habit tracker for March that I used for Feb. Instead of drawing more leaves at the bottom I used some pretty leaf washi tape that I have. I think it fits in rather nicely with the theme. 

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 27, 2018

Total steps: 5882
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2483
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.74 kilometers


February 27, 2018
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Weekly Fitbit Stats ~ Feb 19 - Feb 25

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 26, 2018

Total steps: 5221
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2369
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.32 kilometers


February 26, 2018
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Video: Easy Mac & Cheese Recipe!

Easy Mac & Cheese Recipe!

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Bullet Journal - February Spread - 19th to 25th

I absolutely ♥LOVE♥ how I finished my spread for last week. I know it looks quite full but the flowers and the colours really help make the difference. I didn't like the look of all the blank space that was in my January weeklies. I am so glad I decided to doodle some pictures to fill in the spaces.

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 25, 2018

Total steps: 4011
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2346
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.55 kilometers


February 25, 2018
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Video: The Greatest Showman A Cappella Mashup | BYU Vocal Point & Friends

The Greatest Showman A Cappella Mashup | BYU Vocal Point & Friends

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Fitbit Daily Summary for February 24, 2018

Total steps: 4708
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2380
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.99 kilometers


February 24, 2018
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Fitbit Daily Summary for February 23, 2018

Total steps: 5903
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2447
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.75 kilometers


February 23, 2018
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Healthy Homemade Twix Bars | Bold Baking Guilt Free

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February Bullet Journal Spread

This is what my February spread looks like.

There were a lot of empty spaces and I couldn't leave them blank. 

I decided to fill in the blank spaces with doodles and colour them in with my Derwent water colour pencils. 

I am loving my flowers, cats and cacti.

I still have some colouring in to do but I am loving all the colour and the busyness of the pages. It makes me feel like I have actually accomplished something.

All I need to do now is think about what next months spread will look like .. I am thinking of autumn or perhaps St. Patricks day. I haven't decided yet.

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 22, 2018

Total steps: 4550
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2377
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.9 kilometers


February 22, 2018
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Thankful Thursday

Here's what I am grateful for this week:

• being able to catch up with the friends I've made at the Diabetes Support Group
• doodling. I've made some pretty interesting flower and cactus drawings in my bullet journal this past week
• cooler weather. Although we have had some very strong winds this week we have also had lots of lovely cool weather overnight and it has been lovely
• Angus has been at TAFE for a couple of days this week. I am sure he's loved being out of home and that has started the next phase of his course

What are you thankful for this week?

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 21, 2018

Total steps: 3494
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2276
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.22 kilometers


February 21, 2018
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Cute Stickers & More Washi Tape

I've received some more of my purchases from Wish.

I am totally not addicted to washi tape! BUT I am working on it. 

These flower stickers are relatively small. They are about the size of a 50 cent piece, which I put one in the photo for comparison. I am sure they will come in handy in my bullet journal.

This washi tape has pictures of Australian landmarks. The landmark you can see in this photo is of  St. Peters Cathedral in Adelaide. On the other side, which you are unable to see, there is a picture of the Sydney Opera House. I'm unsure about any others and I am guessing there might be something from each state.

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 20, 2018

Total steps: 6500
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2572
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 4.13 kilometers


February 20, 2018
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Weekly Fitbit Stats ~ Feb 12 - Feb 18

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 19, 2018

Total steps: 4419
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2354
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.81 kilometers


February 19, 2018
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Fitbit Daily Summary for February 18, 2018

Total steps: 4148
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2364
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.63 kilometers


February 18, 2018
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Video: DIY Make Your Own Washi Tape

DIY Make Your Own Washi Tape

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Fitbit Daily Summary for February 17, 2018

Total steps: 4922
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2414
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.13 kilometers


February 17, 2018
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Video: Crazy Edible Cookie Dough feat. Baking with Josh & Ange!

My boys like eating raw cookie dough. I don't always like them doing so but if they made these I would have no problem. They do look rather delicious! 

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 16, 2018

Total steps: 6833
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2547
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 4.34 kilometers


February 16, 2018
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Video: How to Recreate The Great Wave off Kanagawa | Creative Thursday

How to Recreate The Great Wave off Kanagawa | Creative Thursday

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New Art Supplies

I have some more washi tape. 

I ordered this one from ebay.

I quite like the banner/pennants 

I got the paint brushes from Wish.

I got all my art supplies out on Wednesday so I could have a bit of a play with the watercolour paints but I checked something on ancestry.com and ended up losing tack of time. I guess I did a bit of time travelling. I lost around 5 hours searching for info on my parents and grandparents.

Oh well, there's always the weekend to have a play with my watercolours .. hopefully.

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 15, 2018

Total steps: 7118
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2669
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 4.52 kilometers


February 15, 2018
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Thankful Thursday

Here's what I am thankful for this week:

• cooler weather!
• my bullet journal - it's beginning to look so pretty!
• family history! I have been busy working on my family tree. I found some very interesting articles. Especially one in a Police Gazette about my Mum when she was a teenager. She would be horrified that I know one of her secrets!!
• Birthdays! It was my birthday on Monday. Not that we did anything special for it but I celebrated another year travelling around the sun! Happy 50th to me!! 

My 'cake' of choice this year was a nutella cheesecake! Yum!!
Brodie and I made it.

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 14, 2018

Total steps: 4737
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2380
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.01 kilometers


February 14, 2018
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Weekly Fitbit Stats - Feb 5 - Feb 11

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 13, 2018

Total steps: 4348
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2346
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.76 kilometers


February 13, 2018
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WIP - Crochet - Baby Top/Cardigan

I am debating whether to add sleeves to this or not. I am leaning towards not making them. 

For now I'll just think about what buttons to add. 

The pattern can be found at Just Crochet or HERE on Ravelry.

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 12, 2018

Total steps: 7060
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2544
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 4.48 kilometers


February 12, 2018
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Fitbit Daily Summary for February 11, 2018

Total steps: 4153
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2347
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.64 kilometers


February 11, 2018
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More Washi Tape

My order from Wish arrived. These tapes look so pretty.
I'm not addicted honest ...

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 10, 2018

Total steps: 4649
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2352
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.95 kilometers


February 10, 2018
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Video: Pacific Rim: Uprising Trailer #2 (2018) | Movieclips Trailers

Pacific Rim: Uprising Trailer #2 (2018) | Movieclips Trailers

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I'm Not Addicted To Washi Tape

I've been buying washi tape from ebay and wish.

My latest acquisitions!

I do have some more that I am waiting on ..

The tapes look so cute and pretty!
I've even spotted some in my local scrapbooking store.

I am hoping that they may have a sale soon ... as part of the local Ficifolia Festival. I'm not addicted to washi tape at all .. well maybe a little.

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 9, 2018

Total steps: 5313
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2469
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.37 kilometers


February 9, 2018
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Bullet Journal - Page Ideas & Self Care Ideas

I've been playing with some ideas for my bullet journal.

It's a great way to jot down things and keep them in one place.

I am totally loving the washi tape that I have found. I could totally get addicted to purchasing more. I believe I need to stay away from ebay and wish for a while or I may end up buying way too many of them. I mean there are so many pretty tapes out there ...

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 8, 2018

Total steps: 4894
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2396
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.11 kilometers


February 8, 2018
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Thankful Thursday

Here's what I am thankful for this week:

• air-conditioning
• pedestal fans
• eye test results - I had the pressure checked in my eyes again yesterday because it's been two weeks since I had my laser treatment. Everything is all good!
• my postie! I love getting parcels! 

What are you thankful for this week?

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 7, 2018

Total steps: 4784
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2431
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.04 kilometers


February 7, 2018
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Weekly Fitbit Stats - Jan 29 - Feb 4

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 6, 2018

Total steps: 5823
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2499
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.7 kilometers


February 6, 2018
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Happy Birthday Lee-Anne!

Happy Birthday Lee-Anne!
I hope that you have the most wonderful day ever!
You deserve to be spoilt rotten!
love you to bits!
♥ xoxo ♥

My gorgeous niece and her kids!

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 5, 2018

Total steps: 4421
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2349
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 2.81 kilometers


February 5, 2018
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My Wish List

How about that. I was able to colour one of the things in on my wish list. I am awaiting for my Ancestry DNA kit to arrive in the post. Mark and Brodie are helping me get it as part of my birthday present. I am looking forward to finding out where my ancestors come from. I suspect there will be some scandanavian DNA in there as some of Mums family line lived near Newcastle Upon Tyne. I am sure I will talk about that in another post when I finally get all the info once my test has been done and processed.

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 4, 2018

Total steps: 2918
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2215
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 1.85 kilometers


February 4, 2018
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Video: STEP BY STEP Galaxy Tutorial: Painting With Watercolor

STEP BY STEP Galaxy Tutorial: Painting With Watercolor

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Video: Gemma's Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies

These biscuits look amazing!

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 3, 2018

Total steps: 5309
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2373
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.37 kilometers


February 3, 2018
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Bullet Journal - February Spread

I love how the flowers and leaves turned out on this page! They really do make the page look so much better!

I thought that since February has Valentines day in it I would use red as my theme colour for the month.

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 2, 2018

Total steps: 6065
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2499
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.85 kilometers


February 2, 2018
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Video: Crochet C2C x 4 Square Afghans for Beginners

Crochet C2C x 4 Square Afghans for Beginners

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Stationery Box

With all the new stationery that I have been collecting I needed something to keep it all in. I don't have the room on my desk to keep everything. I thought a nice sturdy box would be the way to go.

In the picture below, the container on the right holds my most recent acquisition. Pretty washi tape. I am waiting on some more washi tape to arrive. I'm not sure when it will get here as it is coming from China, so it may take a while.

Fitbit Daily Summary for February 1, 2018

Total steps: 5043
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2422
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.2 kilometers


February 1, 2018
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Thankful Thursday

Here's what I am thankful for this week:

• cool changes and lovely refreshing breezes! It feels amazing after the humid weather we had all last weekend
• my postie and the parcels he brings! It's wonderful to receive my goodies!
• Brodie - he has been panning, with help from his carers, lists on what he will need for when he eventually moves out of home and things he will need to learn/be able to clean. It's good that he is beginning to organise himself
• being creative - I am loving my new bullet journal!

What are you thankful for this week?

Fitbit Daily Summary for January 31, 2018

Total steps: 4996
Floors climbed: 0
Calories burned: 2397
Elevation gained: 0 meters
Traveled: 3.17 kilometers


January 31, 2018
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