tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40868535864340368132024-03-13T18:26:23.974+10:00Michelle Grant desiGnsScrapbooking/ Mixed Media Artist, Designer & TutorMichelle Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10036399004896715166noreply@blogger.comBlogger148125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086853586434036813.post-46797108862689898662022-10-01T15:14:00.003+10:002022-10-01T15:14:21.573+10:00<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for dropping by, I have moved to a new website: <br />You can now find me <a href="https://linktr.ee/michellegrantdesigns">here: <br />https://linktr.ee/michellegrantdesigns </a></span></div><br /><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicq7UiKnbaPC8wUPbjIh9cQAqoGldbqhZ7_bnVnn2WrBz5QafwYGwhx1R3o5X4WYGGP2V014C3c7l-WSuWIJMK_oSv3B-QdudNGodSFf_5Tc_IVptVdJeKqhLv40XUIUQQV7NKKwntyHDO5RwgFji5uNbiWXO2_bsKzPJplvZ8ltKL6e6ccFtEC9I-RA/s3397/IMG_0047.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="3397" height="347" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicq7UiKnbaPC8wUPbjIh9cQAqoGldbqhZ7_bnVnn2WrBz5QafwYGwhx1R3o5X4WYGGP2V014C3c7l-WSuWIJMK_oSv3B-QdudNGodSFf_5Tc_IVptVdJeKqhLv40XUIUQQV7NKKwntyHDO5RwgFji5uNbiWXO2_bsKzPJplvZ8ltKL6e6ccFtEC9I-RA/w524-h347/IMG_0047.JPG" width="524" /></a></div><br />Michelle Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10036399004896715166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086853586434036813.post-29732057400335051922015-04-27T16:37:00.001+10:002015-04-27T16:37:55.038+10:00Brisbane Scrapbook & Papercraft Expo & New Web Site You might have heard a little rumour by now that I am teaching at the Brisbane Scrapbook & Papercraft EXPO again this year on the 6, 7 & 8 of June 2015. Not only will I be teaching I will also have a stand and will have some pretty awesome new products and lots of kits available. <br />
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We are getting so Excited!!! Places are filling really fast and the
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I am already booked out on the Saturday with Monday almost full
too. I also have Fiona Paltridge & Heather McMahon teaching for me too, their Classes are also filling quickly. You
definitely wont want to miss these!<br />
You can book into the classes here:<a href="http://scrapbookexpo.com.au/scrapbook/brisbane/expo-classroom-7-2015/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://scrapbookexpo.com.au/…/brisba…/expo-classroom-7-2015/</a><br />
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Don't forget we have an awesome Prize draw for those that book into all
3 classes in Classroom 7. (doesn't have to be all on the same day) You
definitely want to be in the running for those, it will be win win then,
3 Awesome classes with some pretty exciting new products and inspiring
techniques. We can't wait!!!! We will also have more prizes to give away
from our Amazing Sponsors in each class too.<br />
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Incase you are wondering why this blog has been a bit neglected it is because I have a new website, you can find me at <a href="http://www.michellegrantdesigns.com/">www.michellegrantdesigns.com</a> The shop link can also be found over there! :)<br />
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Michelle Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10036399004896715166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086853586434036813.post-74922862962345006932015-01-08T10:28:00.000+10:002015-04-15T23:48:23.109+10:00DesiGned by YOU!! NEW Online Course<br />
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I have a new online course available over at my new site, for all the details click <a href="http://shop.studiomdesigns.com.au/online-courses/">HERE</a>!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is the link to my <a href="http://studiomdesigns.com.au/blog-hop-with-a-difference/" target="_blank"><br />Blog Hop with a Difference Post on my new blog...</a></span><br /></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This is also my new website, with blog and shop all in one. It is still getting set up so excuse the mess over there until I get all the furniture back in place and everything in its place! </span></span></span><br />
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We were sent these gorgeous new Paper ranges to work with. Once I got started with playing with them it was a bit hard to stop. </div>
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How adorable is this new Teddy Bears Picnic Range, absolutely perfect for those gorgeous baby pics! I love how this layout turned out with this cute photo of my Friend Denise's bubba. Couldn't have been more perfect with the teddy in the pic too! :)</div>
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After doing the layout I remembered my teddy bear collection in the cupboard and decided to do this reverse canvas with a couple of them. The little white one my kids gave to me one Xmas many years ago. I also played with a peeled paint look on the background paper. That was fun too.</div>
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<br />Michelle Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10036399004896715166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086853586434036813.post-51472509420000907782014-04-12T00:07:00.003+10:002014-04-12T00:07:48.970+10:00A quick update & pics from the March ScrapMedia Workshop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It really has been a crazy start this the year this year. </div>
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With no signs of slowing down!<br /></div>
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<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAC63gSJOHXtP9c-oyrGnl4MCABd77IOevz-ROzS9Gd76f47AcDUEsZesbLIc5LnKL0M05xLqAa4G08AEfWfPHjMKflNNB4RSk4QZyjIbFwr2RoEa6PttMESpJqJBcOWv-29Rr_ummssKW/s1600/IMG_1525.JPG" height="320" width="320" /><br /><br />I have had so many doors opening and have been working relentlessly to get my business established. <br />I have had such an emotional roller coaster ride these past few months.<br />The
photo above represents what my last couple of years have looked like. I
think I have gone through more black pens in the past 12 months than I
have in all my schooling. <br />All these notes and all these ideas and all this learning can only lead to great things I am hoping! :)<br /><br />The
first workshop for the year in March was so much fun, we jam packed so
much into the weekend and I literally didn't stop all weekend and forgot
to get photos. I managed to get a couple at the end but missed a few of
the girls! These ladies always make me smile, such a pleasure to teach! Each and every one of them beautiful and talented! I am so blessed to have you all at my workshops! xxx<br /></div>
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In This TechKiT we covered doing photo transfers onto wood! I love how they all turned out!!!</div>
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Michelle Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10036399004896715166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086853586434036813.post-1985869455381776072014-02-11T11:45:00.000+10:002014-02-11T11:45:19.958+10:00Australian Scrapbook Ideas #25 Frame it Up ~ You Make Me Smile<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The Final Layout in the Frame it UP article in Australian Scrapbook Ideas.<br /><br />Loved doing this one, I have used the Manor house frames and some resin frames to create this layout. This one is a real mix of styles with a bit of everything thrown in!<br /><br /><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglrEaMg4eI3LpVfbl0nLMZCR_kLE1H3O2N4KrF3arZ5x1k5rY_0HVnIrkuNRiXYkTM3RZ_nldzdsdwBKGztSpoBW3vW4GwgWkCjl6JUPUUnjuizjfze2eU06H3kyhztj5gXcAMEIHEljf4/s1600/You+Make+Me+Smile.jpg" height="400" width="393" /><br /><br />I am so proud of my girl, she has been through some real challenging times in recent months, you just want to protect your kids forever. It is so hard to watch them have to go through some necessary life challenges that makes them better people. <br /><br /><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxKjWOsKZNXUXy197VH1HGaUaS0RVQaQdjtwxux6os132Kx-1YPxC0rdy1paZ6u3D3xfzmEfxkR_aRTevcVXUJQ5jTChA5Ih4zYQMW9KdcnieVL6YqNjuPN_Ng5h7sLHv5b1kvX7WX-D0M/s1600/You+make+me+smile+2.jpg" height="300" width="400" /><br /><br />I absolutely adore this Bo Bunny range of papers too! I love all the bits and pieces for clustering! </div>
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<br />The Manor House lace frames are just stunning, love how this one turned out too!</div>
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I added the photos to a piece of cardstock that was stuck on the back
of the canvas frame to give it more depth so the photos looked like they
were floating behind the frames.</span><br />
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think I have seen anything done like this before, well not to my
knowledge when I created this one anyway! But there are always many like
minded people out there, who may have already thought of this technique
too! I would love to see them if there is! <br /> </span><br />
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<br />Michelle Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10036399004896715166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086853586434036813.post-44314754711411859152014-02-06T21:30:00.000+10:002014-02-06T21:30:36.704+10:00Australian Scrapbook Ideas #25 Frame it up ~ Family<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Back with another layout in the article, This one showcases framing using tags and bits and pieces. <br /><br /><span class="userContent">All the instructions for these layouts are included in this magazine.<br /> <br /> This layout used tags and embellishments to frame the photo.<br />
I have also used decorative foils on this layout that I will have
available in my online shop coming very very soon!! fingers crossed
within the next couple of weeks xxx</span><br /><br />I will try and get a couple of foil tutorials up soon too! These are so much fun xx<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij7v2oDe6HG16ezc-gBeJXNn9qJuve1BJm6Q3h2pA74ao4SBzQ04CQRDlCnMR2Ihs7kI9Gt1JBP0arXMLcrzVivNVKrJmFOi4KCwoVcKIGqcJ8_fSZygb3VSCg6s9kJKi-TrycWs7scNbV/s1600/Family.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij7v2oDe6HG16ezc-gBeJXNn9qJuve1BJm6Q3h2pA74ao4SBzQ04CQRDlCnMR2Ihs7kI9Gt1JBP0arXMLcrzVivNVKrJmFOi4KCwoVcKIGqcJ8_fSZygb3VSCg6s9kJKi-TrycWs7scNbV/s1600/Family.jpg" height="400" width="397" /></a></div>
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<br />Michelle Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10036399004896715166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086853586434036813.post-61937436893082730922014-02-05T10:23:00.000+10:002014-02-05T10:23:24.917+10:00Australian Scrapbook Ideas #25 ~ Get It Framed ~ COVER ~ Follow Your Heart<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I am pretty excited to share that I have made the cover of the latest Australian Scrapbook Ideas. <br />This Magazine includes my article on "Get it Framed" <br />I will share the others in the next couple of days! :)</div>
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It was never high on my wish list all those years, even though secretly I
would have loved one. <br /><br />The feeling I had when I first saw my
first cover on a magazine was unforgettable. It was so funny I remember
standing in the shops when I first saw it and was thinking to myself
someone has copied my layout, that even looks like my nephew in the pic!
HOLY CRAP that is my layout! Was so funny that it took a bit to sink
in!<br /><br />So this now brings me to my 3rd cover (my second for ASI)<br />I still get just as excited to see them on the cover!<br /><br /><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCikkCKgt0ooXKbCuyfgq1DxlNBOyiJaJJTzgJLS7RKzMhLOpHZ8RtHdcB7wU0I5Cwf23ndWGtu06icSkLR_WqNlacBpvynbeavBhKFViCUqpRmxmAzzBvrQwXFCWgSfkHN1_DbbC1YKEj/s1600/Follow+Your+Heart.jpg" height="400" width="395" /></div>
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<br />This is one of my dear friends daughter in this layout, I took these photos for her semi formal formal. Tori was so much fun to photograph she is just gorgeous inside and out!<br /></div>
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<br />Michelle Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10036399004896715166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086853586434036813.post-22943653326310766802014-02-04T18:25:00.000+10:002014-02-04T18:25:15.625+10:00Trust In Yourself ~ Canvas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This was one of those nice little unexpected projects that emerged amongst a busy schedule!<br />It was an old canvas that had something crappy on it and I walked past it one night and thought I might throw a layer of texture paste on that...... <br /><br /><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvxUDG61fpbYxG_U_kAQCxXvcqBtfS2rhbgtlibjQ0ThDCPVWBFZmYsZsqxIcnD5JQAhPveXT3yOpofqrTybHBZHE8WVs_2P5y9tX72XFJo4D88A1C-cKoGruGTlymG6ckt0OnFqYAdZSI/s1600/Trust+In+Yourself+Michelle+Grant+desiGns.jpg" height="381" width="400" /><br /><br />I stamped some things into the texture paste and added some egg shells.<br />Then a couple of days later.......<br /><br /><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjspYi76fr4SSKAVpLlRX9MQhnyPMOxSastsEPSAjpBULqzf2gdgHsx1J2lsFeqg5L0MDWNn7DTYN_q-OUDq8_ojrkCQNA-F6LNXYQ5OJAbH6GKsduHuZqolnXBrkNd3n-aGHrgAakU2tI9/s1600/Trust+In+Yourself+3+Michelle+Grant+desuGns.jpg" height="300" width="400" /><br /><br />I added some Lindy's Stamp Gang spray inks!</div>
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<br />Then I rubbed a bit of burnt umber paint into the circle patterns.<br />The hanging charm frames have brads and pebbles in them then filled with ice resin.<br />The sticks and twigs come from our beach! :)<br /></div>
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So for something that was not planned and just happened inbetween everything I am pretty damn happy with it!!! <br /><br />Thanks for Looking!<br />Have a Great Day! xxx<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyU1PtPjjSWdYfU1BOlu-TXOHv002IpVliLiDGtQZLPTFUSX952S1CsoT3SAXK8bfgFpiCk7kCF8XxfsPsl2HBzxUvV5MEq5XqkYNuDBPBY-_DvUSg_967UYqiMJe-XgbDYI7Qm7aIQiiu/s1600/Blog+Signature+Jan+18+png.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyU1PtPjjSWdYfU1BOlu-TXOHv002IpVliLiDGtQZLPTFUSX952S1CsoT3SAXK8bfgFpiCk7kCF8XxfsPsl2HBzxUvV5MEq5XqkYNuDBPBY-_DvUSg_967UYqiMJe-XgbDYI7Qm7aIQiiu/s1600/Blog+Signature+Jan+18+png.png" height="180" width="320" /></a><br /></div>
Michelle Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10036399004896715166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086853586434036813.post-5425649664842855382014-02-03T11:15:00.000+10:002014-02-03T11:15:24.308+10:00Studio Tour <div style="text-align: center;">
I have been very brave in getting in front of the video camera and have done a video tour of my little studio/office space, I have changed rooms since my last studio photos and have just changed this room around again since I have moved in last year. My darling son offered to swap rooms last year, he didn't have to ask me twice. LOL So I have gone from a 3x3 room to a 3x4 and man that extra meter makes all the difference. I have to say a huge thank you to my gorgeous daughter Leonii for helping me make this video. My first attempt I did myself with walking around with the camera in my hand, but It made me that sick with all the motion I couldn't even watch it to edit it! :). <br />It was a lot better done with the tripod! Anyway I hope you enjoy the tour ... </div>
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Michelle Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10036399004896715166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086853586434036813.post-57629924878644996632014-01-06T10:25:00.000+10:002014-01-06T10:25:06.355+10:00So Impressed with these Budding Artists! :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />I have had so much fun these past few months teaching nieces, and cousins daughter to draw these faces. I love the look on their faces when they have finished it, that they can't believe they did that!<br />Chloe (my niece 13), Sarah (Chloe's cousin on her dad's side 13) & Scarlet (my cousins eldest daughter 13) These girls have so much natural talent! I really hope they continue with expressing themselves through art and exploring their creative abilities! It can be such a great way for self expression and to really learn about themselves! I really saddens me that so many of us as kids are told that being artistic will never amount to anything, when in reality it can lead you to everything!!<br /><br />Learning about yourself and getting in touch with who you are and your soul is what we spend our whole lives doing. Imagine how much quicker we could all get there if we kept pursuing our artistic abilities. It really doesn't take much to shut down someones creative dreams, especially a kids. They don't need to be told more than once that they can't do something before they believe it! Then you spend the rest of your life avoiding those things that you were told that you couldn't do, and you believe it yourself!<br /><br />Just Imagine if you could do anything you wanted to, what would you like to do now??? Getting in touch with your creative side or any side that was suppressed from early childhood is such a freeing exercise. <br />Creative pursuits doesn't just mean painting or drawing, it can be interior decorating, fashion, cooking, woodwork, needlework, singing, acting, writing and so so many more things that might be your creative calling!<br /><br />Why not make it a goal for this year to get back in touch with your creative side this year, give yourself permission to enjoy something just for you. Find something that lights you up and grounds you and just gives you pure joy!!!<br /></div>
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This was my girl in progress that I did while teaching Chloe and Sarah over the Christmas Break! <br />I have been having so much fun learning to draw these this past 12 months! I am still trying to find my style with these girls! </div>
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This is Sarah's girl, she did hers in Greens and Pink to go in her Room! <br />They have both done amazing jobs on their first go!<br />Sarah is another natural little artist! :)</div>
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This is Scarlet my cousins daughter, another natural artist! I got to teach Scarlet to draw in the September School holidays down the beach. She is a natural artist, but then so is her mum too!<br />Scarlet did the top two corner girls down the beach, and she got a box of gelatos for Christmas and has sent through all the other pics of the other girls she has done since! I love them all!!!<br /><br />I am so proud of all the girls and what they have achieved in such a short time!! What has taken me 12 months to learn to do they have picked up in no time at all! :)<br /></div>
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This was my finished girl I did while teaching Scarlet! :)<br />I did quite a few more over the holidays that I still have to share yet too! :)<br /><br />I wonder how much more natural ability we would all have if we were given permission to express ourselves through art without judgement! <br />We would definitely worry less about what others think about us!<br />I am blown away by the talent of these girls and love the innocent expression they portray in their artwork, before we are conditioned as to what is right and wrong and that everything needs to be perfect!<br /><br />Perfectionism is a soul destroyer! Kick it to the kerb people!!!!! <br />I KNOW!! I KNOW!!!!!<br />That is soooooooooo much easier said than done, I am so guilty of it still too! <br />But I am learning to let it go!<br />You can too!!!<br /><br />Wishing you all a wondrous creative journey for 2014! What ever your pursuits may be!!<br />Find something that makes your heart sing and just go for it!!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyU1PtPjjSWdYfU1BOlu-TXOHv002IpVliLiDGtQZLPTFUSX952S1CsoT3SAXK8bfgFpiCk7kCF8XxfsPsl2HBzxUvV5MEq5XqkYNuDBPBY-_DvUSg_967UYqiMJe-XgbDYI7Qm7aIQiiu/s1600/Blog+Signature+Jan+18+png.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyU1PtPjjSWdYfU1BOlu-TXOHv002IpVliLiDGtQZLPTFUSX952S1CsoT3SAXK8bfgFpiCk7kCF8XxfsPsl2HBzxUvV5MEq5XqkYNuDBPBY-_DvUSg_967UYqiMJe-XgbDYI7Qm7aIQiiu/s1600/Blog+Signature+Jan+18+png.png" height="180" width="320" /></a></div>
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I have had enough and just want to smack this bitch down, I am sick of being on this roller coaster and sick of feeling sick, that I am not good enough or not smart enough or not funny enough or what ever else the voice in my head likes to inflict on me! I am tired of letting little things or comments derail me so easily.<br />
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I have been working sooooo hard on staying positive and looking to the future and working on me, but this consistent, persistent voice always comes back to bring me crashing back down! <br />
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I AM ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!! I have to believe that or else what is the point of anything!! Why am I doing what I am doing?? Questions and arguments that go on in my head constantly. I have so much going on and so much I want to do and so much I want to share and give to others but fear of rejection is making me selfish, I am holding back soo much that could be benefiting others all for the fear that it is not going to be good enough or I might be laughed at or ridiculed or even be wrong. Another big thing I fear is letting people down and disappointing people! I know they are just my insecurities, but how the hell do I get control over them and tell them to fuck off once and for all!!!<br />
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I know I will never get off this roller coaster called life, but to just be able to feel like I am doing the right thing and that I am on the right path will make things seem so much easier without this persistent pest in my head!!! <br />
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If anyone has any tips on how to let go of not feeling good enough I would love to hear them! <br />
Sorry about the rant, this is just where my head is at today!<br />
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I will be back very soon with my first video blog post, if I can get past the insecurities of how I will look and sound on camera.. But I will do it, I am just working up the courage at the moment!<br />
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I feel like I have grown into a whole new person this year, I am definitely getting a lot more comfortable in my own skin and have had a massive growth journey this year!!<br />
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Its All Good!!<br /><br />I will be back with lots of pics to share and stories of my travels and soul journey as soon as I get a spare min over the coming weeks! <br /><br />Have a great week everyone!!!!<br /><br />Much Love <br />
Me xxx<br />
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<br />Michelle Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10036399004896715166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086853586434036813.post-50961594684251345702013-10-09T09:27:00.000+10:002013-10-16T12:35:40.318+10:00ScrapMedia Workshop - 16th & 17th of November 2013 BOOKINGS OPEN NOW!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The next ScrapMedia Workshop is on the <br />16th & 17th of November 2013</b></span><br />
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<small> </small><b><u><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Included in this Weekend Workshop will be:</span></u></b><br />
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<li>2x ScrapMedia Workshop Classes with all kits supplied<br />Saturdays Class - Perpetual Birthday Calendar - Tutor Michelle Grant<br />Sunday's Class - Creative Backgrounds with stencils and more - Tutor Michelle Grant </li>
<li>1x Challenge Pack Competition with the opportunity to win a great prize</li>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #783f04;">This is going to be a fun filled weekend full of creat</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #783f04;">i<span style="font-size: small;">ve inspiration</span>. </span></span></span></b><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /><b>Andergrove Van Park - 1800 424 922</b> <br />2 bedroom cabins (external bathroom) and Villas (internal Bathroom)<br />$95 per night for 2 people, $8 per extra adult</span><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><b>Motel Northview - 07 4942 1077 </b></span><br />
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Barbie will have her shop set up at the weekend workshop too.<br />
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It will be a great opportunity to stock up on adhesives and browse all the new yummy goodies we will have available for you.<br />
<b>Both shops will be open to the public from 2pm to 4pm on Saturday</b> <br />
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Hi All, I hope that you all had a fabulous weekend, I took a bit of time out to do a bit of painting on the weekend and getting messy. And even surprising myself I ended up with this, I have never painted anything like this before, really happy with the results!!</div>
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It is hard to believe this is where this canvas started, it started out as a demo at my first workshop. I was challenged to do something with purples and to not use aqua or green! OOOPS FAIL!! <br />Sorry girls, I couldn't help myself. I really wasn't liking what was happening. After hanging it behind the door for the past few months I don't know what possessed me to pick this one up the other night and start playing with it again. I just threw all confines out the window and just let myself see what could happen with no plan. It was quiet a freeing process. After all I didn't like where it was so it didn't matter if it went from bad to worse! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr-yiyhIzrwNWmDhrL4RFxVpbw-c5Uk4_pf6tnzTb3FfOv0firVnOfsNYs-W-_F8zFNhvQOxchgUOYYw6taK9AKcaPMKVA2F51I5tJy5r4BCCsUiGh1ddfgGdOMLfSUdZKfparM0Owleb4/s1600/Earth+Flowers+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr-yiyhIzrwNWmDhrL4RFxVpbw-c5Uk4_pf6tnzTb3FfOv0firVnOfsNYs-W-_F8zFNhvQOxchgUOYYw6taK9AKcaPMKVA2F51I5tJy5r4BCCsUiGh1ddfgGdOMLfSUdZKfparM0Owleb4/s320/Earth+Flowers+4.jpg" width="236" /></a></div>
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<br />From here I started with an antique glaze all over and added some colour and Inka Gold rubs, gelato's and more! :) I just kept adding layer upon layer! <br /></div>
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The colours look totally different the top one taken inside on the phone with a quick enhance app added and the photo below was taken in the afternoon sun.<br />I am happy with the texture on this one, the cracks on the vase are actually egg shells! :)</div>
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So in all it was a successful weekend to actually get a project finally finished! And was nice to step outside of what I have done before! :)<br /><br />TFL xxx</div>
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I have had a couple of hiccups but hopefully that is all sorted now! I have spent 2 days sourcing one of the key products for my Sunday class, so many phone calls and google searches later I have found something a little left of field but should work the same. Phew! Been a long couple of days! <br />Every time I found what I was looking for it was always out of stock! <br />Sourcing enough stock for kits is one of the most challenging things you can do!</div>
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Now to wait for everything to arrive! (the next stressful step. LOL)<br /><br />I can't wait for <a href="http://mistrabutterfly.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Mistra</a> to come all the way over from Perth, those lucky enough do her class are in for a real treat! Mistra is a very talented artist in both scrapbooking and mixed media, be sure to check out her latest article in issue #22 of the Australian Scrapbook Ideas. </div>
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If you are considering traveling from another town for the workshop I have added a few accommodation options on the bookings page. If you need picking up and dropping off anywhere there should be enough local girls that should be able to help out there. I have added a couple of accommodation options that are not to far from the venue and are reasonable rates! :) </div>
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Michelle Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10036399004896715166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086853586434036813.post-49009103047341400252013-08-09T17:30:00.001+10:002013-08-09T17:30:34.171+10:00Life after 30 Days of Blog LovinI can't believe I achieved that goal and made it to the end. I needed a break yesterday. It hasn't been a very productive week for me this week. So much to do so many things have to be done for the next workshop. So no time to waste that is for sure. We will have a special Guest Tutor all the way from Perth ~ <a href="http://mistrabutterfly.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Mistra Hoolahan</a> coming over to teach a fabulous mixed media reverse canvas at the next workshop! You won't want to miss that one! Bookings will be open in the next day or so.<br />
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I have had a mini meltdown after posting my day 30 post. I literally did an audible Gulp! I think I have been feeling very exposed since. I was hoping for more of a freeing feeling but I have been feeling very vulnerable. Its done, its out time to move on! Just wish I could give my motivation a kick up the arse now, I have really been struggling this past week! Its like all those insecurities have risen to the surface again! Really over this shit, wish I have more control over these feelings. <br />I can't believe it is Friday already, another week has flown by, I hope the next week is a better one!! Hoping to get a bit of creative time in tonight! Think I need it! <br />
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Wishing you all a fabulous weekend!<br />
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Michelle Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10036399004896715166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086853586434036813.post-4854388019076991542013-08-07T00:02:00.002+10:002013-08-07T00:02:51.892+10:0030 Days Of Blog Lovin ~ Day 30 ~ Made it :)Day 30! I can't believe I have made it! 30 days of blogging every day (well night really) has been on average closer to midnight every night. But I did it! I don't know how I feel about coming to the end of the 30 days, I haven't read back over the past 30 posts yet. Will be interesting to see if my writing has changed at all. I guess I feel a little less pressure to have everything just perfect.<br />
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Been a long day today and I am not feeling so crash hot tonight. We have had the property across the road burning off rubbish on a weekly basis for months. It is not just timber or natural products they are burning. Some days it smells like they are burning tyres. They have skip trucks dumping loads in there every week. We have put in complaints to the council as I am concerned about what they are burning, the skip trucks advertise that they dispose asbestosis too. The property has a quarry license but there is nothing coming out of the place, just truck loads of rubbish going in.<br />
Anyway what ever they burnt today was burning my throat when I went outside and the burning stink just fills the house. Then I got a headache from it! Glad Don is home tonight, he can deal with it tomorrow. <br />
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So in saying that I really don't feel much like talking about this next topic, but I know I can't put this off forever. I want to move forward and this will help to put all this behind me.<br />
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This is really tough for me to talk about still, but If my speaking out can help one person it is worth it. I had a pretty tough childhood and had to live away from home to go to school from the ages 6 to 8 and during that time I was molested. Its something that you would never wish on any child. The sad thing is that it is far more common than people realize. I know so many friends and people who have had it happen to them too!<br />
I feared telling my parents the most, the fear was crippling, I didn't want them to have to endure the shame and guilt that I carried for so many years. It was a fear that took until the age of 42 to be able to tell them. It is so true when they say the truth will set you free. I feel like I have released this huge block that has held me back my whole life. I feel so much closer to my parents now too. <br />
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What ever circumstances you have survived in your life you are a survivor. I don't know if I would be as strong as I am now or as compassionate, caring or as forgiving if I have not had to endure this from a such a young age. <br />I have always struggled with how some people fight to be better people regardless of what has happened to them and how some people just keep repeating the patterning. Why do certain people fight back and why do some feel like they have nothing to fight back for. Why was I one of the lucky ones. I think it doesn't matter if it is domestic abuse, emotional abuse or abuse of any type that makes you feel less than or that you don't matter it is all the same.<br />
I am telling you it doesn't matter what has happened in your life or what conditioning you have endured as a child, you still have control over your future. You are now and always will have the power over your self. You just have to choose that option that you are worthy and deserve happiness. You can do it, but don't get me wrong I know how much of a hold that guilt, shame and worthlessness can have over you. That is why it took me so long to be able to tell my parents. It was the fear itself of just telling them, it was never the right time, the words always got stuck in my throat. I know that is one of the reasons I struggle to speak up for myself till this day.<br />
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I don't know why this fear has had such a hold on me all these years, I have done a lot of work on overcoming what has happened to me with countless counseling in one form or another. And I think that it has been this and the help of my Morning Pages from The Artist Way. It has helped me to face my truth.<br />
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Really the Truth will set you free, no matter how painful in the process. You know when some one says something or does something to you and you don't agree with it, but you go along with it to keep the peace. Take note of how that feels in your body at that exact moment. I bet it feels horrible. It makes you feel like crap when you swallow all those negative feelings and emotions just to please the other person. Have you ever wondered what would happen if you said how you really feel and what you really think. Really stopped to think what is the very worst thing that could happen?? They would be upset with you or won't talk to you?? Honestly the truth will set you all free, the best outcome would be that you are respected more for your honesty. <br />
Give it a try, take the cue from your body, if it doesn't agree with something said or done. Speak your truth, don't go into ego where it comes down to who is right or wrong, nothing good will come from that for anyone. Just take a minute to access those feelings and look at your truth of the situation. You can agree to disagree as long as you are at peace with your truth and not swallowing it to keep the peace. Speak your truth from a place of love and not from ego, the truth will fill your heart, ego will fuel the pain. The most freeing thing in the world is speaking your truth.<br />
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These art journal pages have also help me to process things along the way, puts them all in context when you know the story behind them.<br />
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Well I have finished the post and sitting here thinking do I really want to publish this? I know it will feel like a weight has been lifted when I do, but still the fear is holding onto me!<br />
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Night all, I will be back blogging on a more regular and more inspirational basis! I have lots of creative ideas I want to share with you, so stay tuned! <br />
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Thank you to Therese for your ongoing support over the last 30 days, many hugs to you hun! <br />And also to each and everyone of you for dropping by and leaving your beautiful comments, they have definitely helped to keep me going! xxx<br />
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Michelle Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10036399004896715166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086853586434036813.post-13154154925083573582013-08-05T23:53:00.000+10:002013-08-05T23:53:46.609+10:0030 Days Of Blog Lovin ~ Day 29Day 29 - These past 29 days have not been easy. I haven't been able to focus much lately. Even though I took the weekend off I felt guilty in doing so. I know I really needed it and should have done it earlier in the week instead of trying to battle through. In looking back I haven't had a very productive week. I still feel like I am a day behind my own schedule and didn't get done today what I wanted to!<br />
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I really need to get organised, the mess around me is starting to do my head in. I desperately want to spring this place and declutter and start some renovating. But I feel like I really need to invest more time into the future planning of my business. Having the next workshop looming quickly is overwhelming me with everything that needs to be done. So feeling tired and overwhelmed tonight.<br />
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Ok so I need a laugh about now and love this pic I found of sadie, she was scratching her claws on the railing, looks like she was sitting there covering her eyes and now she is off. I hope this brought a smile to your face too!<br />
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Day 30 tomorrow, I will try to do tomorrows post a little earlier tomorrow, I have a feeling it is going to be a big one! And to tell you the truth is scaring the crap out of me.<br />
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Leaving it there tonight, I need to get to bed!<br />
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Michelle Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10036399004896715166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086853586434036813.post-18988977767349963342013-08-04T23:06:00.001+10:002013-08-04T23:06:06.710+10:0030 Days Of Blog Lovin ~ Day 28Day 28 - I have managed to nearly have the whole weekend off! The first in a long time! 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I think I need to learn how to inject more personality and emotion into them now! </div><div>They look so different on the screen than they do in real life!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKipWPwpuemum9WAzCEVEiu2OPhQraFDBG0LPl8zb3_bSvNTibZlgsX5sJQLR-Hxe5wofvfjM4MQpJZTllkeubOxVuYB6gykHWvks7o4lmGrzSDgZpWtRnluh2zbgmltsxXqBi0vjnH89c/s640/blogger-image--327568450.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKipWPwpuemum9WAzCEVEiu2OPhQraFDBG0LPl8zb3_bSvNTibZlgsX5sJQLR-Hxe5wofvfjM4MQpJZTllkeubOxVuYB6gykHWvks7o4lmGrzSDgZpWtRnluh2zbgmltsxXqBi0vjnH89c/s640/blogger-image--327568450.jpg"></a></div>This is how she looked early in her transformation. 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I have an hour to finish this cuppa then get to bed before midnight.</div><div><br></div><div>Catch you all again tomorrow!</div><div>Night xxx</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Michelle Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10036399004896715166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086853586434036813.post-73279694980836021702013-08-03T21:17:00.001+10:002013-08-03T21:17:35.981+10:0030 Days of Blog Lovin ~ Day #27Day 27 - I have surprised myself with keeping up this 30 days of blogging, It has been a huge challenge. Today is our 22nd Wedding Anniversary, I can't believe how fast the last 22 years have flown by. I am so blessed to have this man in my life. Has has been my constant support for over 2 decades. I always wanted what my Grandparents had and I know I have found it in Don!<br />
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And yes my sister did end up with Don's brother! That's keeping it in the family hey!</div>
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I can't believe the 30 days is coming to an end. I am not sure if have really achieved what I set out to when I started this, I do know that I am worrying less about what I am writing about and just writing. I have let go of everything having to be just perfect. It is always the way hey, while you are waiting for perfection it just doesn't happen, because perfect is too bloody hard to attain! So I am still working on letting go of that perfection, I am getting there.... baby steps! Think it might be good to go back and read over the last 30 days myself now too!</div>
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