Introducing....Lou!

Who: Louise Nelson {workshop facilitator}


From: Adelaide South Australia

Lives with: Moi

Blogs: http://louise -justloolabelle.blogspot.com

Creates: When ever I can and when the mojo stikes, oh and when I get off facebook.

Describe your creative style in FIVE words: Simple, arty blend of 'stuff' .....LOL :)

Describe your creative SPACE in five words: Choc-a-block full-o-crap and lot-sa light LOL,

Likes to listen to: the radio or TV whist creating, not that fussed music wise.

Is looking forward to dream.create.inspire because? The people :) :) :)

Dreams about: Winning tattslotto so that I create and grow up/into an eccentric witty wizened up old artist!!! who can still afford to eat and drink LOL :)

FIVE things you cannot live without: Computer/internet, My Friends, Camera, my spirituality, op-shops.

Is inspired by: ooooh every thing around me and a myriad of creatives :)

This might surprise you to learn…………… if I could afford to have a facelift I'd do it in a heart beat LOL, so hate looking old :) :) :)

Goodmorning and say HI to...........Cheryl!

Who: Cheryl Durheim


From: Rous Mill

Lives with: Ed (husband) , Daughters , Rebecca , Sophie And Pennie

Blogs: {doesn't}

Creates:when I can

Describe your creative style in FIVE words: I'd call it simple/ basic (wanting to learn more)

Describe your creative SPACE in five words: dining table/ loungeroom floor

Likes to listen to: All types of music. Depends on how I feel.

Is looking forward to dream.create.inspire because? It will be my first retreat, i'm excited

Dreams about: being carefree, comfortable, my kids

FIVE things you cannot live without: friends, family, phone, car (am lost without transport), $$

Is inspired by: friends, what others can accomplish inspires me to try to succeed


This might surprise you to learn…………… I'm not as confident as I seem.

Sponsor Spotlight- Lilac Skin Designs

A big thankyou and welcome to the gorgeous Alicia from Lilac Skin, all the way from India!
Alicia has helping me out by sourcing some gorgeous gifts for the goodie bags from India for me…………shhhhh here is a sneak peek but that’s all you get for now.

If you get a chance head over to Alicia’s blog and read her love story, grab the tissues it’s a beautiful story and I do {love} a happy ending.
Whilst you are at Alicia’s blog drooling over the gorgeous photos pop into her etsy shop and check out her KAFTANs’, yes girls I said KAFTANs’…….oh my goodness they are gorgeous and YES I own one and YES I am embracing my inner hippy……..seriously though – comfy, gorgeous, cool and lovely; the perfect thing to pop on after a swim. Oh and they are all on SALE at the moment........so be quick!

So thank you to Alicia and if you ever need anything from India just tell her Jodi sent you, she loves shopping in the markets and I promise you that you will receive the most beautifully wrapped mail you have ever seen – guaranteed!

Gather round and say hello to..............Shazz!

Who: Shazz

From: Goonellabah

Lives with: Mark (my childhood sweetheart) and our three amazing kids – Matt (22); Jake (19) and Kait (14) + the two fur-babies – Tilly and CoCo


Blogs: http://www.shazzpratten.blogspot.com/


http://scraplounge.typepad.com/scraplounge/


http://heartcards.blogspot.com/

Creates: Anything I can get my hands on at the moment – I haven’t scrapped a page in many many many months but have dabbled in the mixed media field and found it quite to my liking


Describe your creative style in FIVE words: Missing; ever-changing, texture-y, evolving but still missing

Describe your creative SPACE in five words: “The Swamp” you mean….???; messy, unorganised, cornered, crowded, unused.

Likes to listen to: Daughtry; Nickleback; talkback radio; golden oldies that remind me of simpler times

Is looking forward to dream.create.inspire because? I am due to have major surgery the following week and this will be my last hurrah + the chance to hang out with some pretty amazing women and be inspired by you all.


Dreams about: Men-in-uniform; being organised; having peace-of-mind and a quiet heart. And walking without pain.

FIVE things you cannot live without: Men-in-uniform; my husband; my children, my fur-babies, chocolate; a good cup of coffee; sleep

Is inspired by: So many amazing women but the one who comes to mind immediately is Mark’s Aunt Joanie – a gorgeous woman who has had such an amazing life and she inspires me to no end.

This might surprise you to learn……………I love men-in-uniform and that I am SO nervous about meeting everyone at the retreat – even those of you I already know.

Sponsor Spotlight- My2Angels

A big thankyou and welcome to the gorgeous Tracy from My2Angels Scrapping!


Tracy has very generously supplied each retreat participant with two gorgeous little packages and a special discount voucher! I won’t say too much but one of the little packages has the sweetest little custom-made embellie especially designed for us. I squealed with delight when I opened them and I am quite sure you will too.
Be sure to check out Tracy’s blog for all the latest news and some inspiring LO’s from her gorgeous creative team.
Or perhaps you might want to head over to the shop and check out the bargain bin  for some extra special bargains.
If you want something totally different head on over to the custom design section of the shop for some fabulous products designed by Tracy that you won’t find anywhere else.
I have been a long time customer of Tracy’s and can personally vouch for her amazing service, gorgeous products and super fast turnaround on orders!


Thanks once again Tracy for your generosity!

Please make welcome............Sharon S.

Who: Sharon Suchoronczak


From: Murgon Qld

Lives with: Husband Dennis. (we are empty nesters)

Blogs: shardenshares.blogspot.com (haven’t updated for a long time)

Creates: Scrapbooking, Silk Floral arrangements, Wedding bouquets. I have my own Wedding Hire Business.

Describe your creative style in FIVE words: balanced, clean, arty, bold, textured.

Describe your creative SPACE in five words: messy, untidy, disastrous, fun, small

Likes to listen to: anything 70’s, blues, AC/DC, Kacey Chambers

Is looking forward to dream.create.inspire because? I get to meet Shazz!!!! Relaxing and sharing ideas with creative women.

Dreams about: A life without WORK!!

FIVE things you cannot live without: My family, cold water from the fridge, my computer, my car and music

Is inspired by: Everything. Positive people

This might surprise you to learn……………I have never been into NSW! I have a frog phobia (HATE FROGS)