April Instagram Adventures

Wednesday 25 March 2015

Hi there oh loyal ones, 

I have some breaking news for you. I have just signed up to Instagram (better late then never) as I would like to allow you to have an insight into my daily life behind my store front.

Click here to go to my Instagram page. Or search beyond_imagination_tpt to find and follow me. 

While we are getting all personal with it I thought I would do answer some questions to allow you to get to know me better. Enjoy! 





{Question 1}: What’s your favourite way to spend your free time when you’re alone?
Doing some fitness, dancing, reading, exploring, being spontaneous, and seeking adventure (even if it is in my own backyard). 

{Question 2}: What’s your favorite beauty product or tool?
My GHD. I don't use it a lot, but when I do I love that bad boy. 

{Question 3}: If you could only drink one beverage (besides water) for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Tea. I would drink tea. 

{Question 4}: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
 My dream is to live in all different parts of the world and explore it with the eyes of a local, not a tourist. 

{Question 5}: PC or Mac?
Love my Mac. I don't think I could do my job as well with a PC. 

{Question 6}: Do you have freckles?
Yes. I have been collecting them for years. 

{Question 7}: Do you always smile for pictures?
I always smile for life which as a result has me smiling in pictures! 

{Question 8}: Do you ever count your steps when you walk?
 Nah mate, I have a PolarLoop for that. 
  
{Question 9}: Do you ever dance even if there’s no music playing?
 Ofcourse! Why not? Life's for living. 
  
{Question 10}: What size is your bed?
 Reasonably in shape. I don't think it would like me to disclose its weight. 
  
{Question 11}: What is your Song of the week?

I didn't realise I had a weekly song. Oh go on, FourFiveSeconds- Rihanna.  

{Question 12}: Is it okay for guys to wear pink?
 People should be able to wear whatever they want! Guys rock pink better then females all the time, so why not? 
  
{Question 13}: What do you drink with dinner?
 Water. I drink water with dinner. And life. Life? Yeah I'll have water with that.  

{Question 14}: What is your favorite food?
 Vegetables. Like legit. I love them. 
  
{Question 15}: What movies could you watch over and over and still love?
 Life's too short to watch the same movies. 

{Question 16}: Ever ran out of gas?
Yes, that is why there is gas stations so you can refill. 

{Question 17}: Best thing to eat for breakfast?
Vogels, just don't burn it.

{Question 18}: Are you lazy?
 Nope. I love being active. 
  
{Question 19}: Do you have any magazine subscriptions?
 Good Health Choices NZ. 
  
{Question 20}: Are you stubborn? 
No, just go with the flow. 
  
{Question 21}: Ever won a spelling bee?
Nope. But I would sure love to see a bee spell. 

{Question 22}: Tea or coffee?
 Tea. Always tea. 


{Question 23}: Are you patient? 
Very. 

{Question 24}: Whats your favorite colour?
 Green. The colour of the land! 


March Madness

Saturday 28 February 2015

Today marks two months since I began on TPT! In the past two months I have uploaded 24 products, gained 11 followers, made a good number of sales for a beginner, and opened another store... 

Introducing {Graphics by Lucy} This is my second store and one that I have created out of my own need for graphics/ clip art that I couldn't find on TPT (or any other website for that matter that offered commercial use).


This store is completely separate to my {Beyond Imagination} store but I thought I would share it with you as you too may be struggling to find certain clip art or clip art with a more sophisticated style. 

As I have a background in marketing (as well as teaching) it is important to me that the graphics I use in my Beyond Imagination store send the right messages to the children. The range of clip art I have created for  {Graphics by Lucy} takes into consideration the need for clip art to represent the real world in which children live. So go on check out my style, if you like it then please do give me a follow as I will be continually pumping out new work. 

Examples of current clip art available on {Graphics by Lucy}: 





This last one is a freebie! If you would like to access this freebie then {Click Here}


If you have any suggestions for ways I can improve my work (on either site) then feel free to email me on beyondimaginationontpt@gmail.com 

That's all for now folks! Have a brilliant March and I shall catch up with you again in April.  







New School Year for Aussie and New Zealand!

Saturday 31 January 2015

It is officially the start to the new school year for many schools across both Australia and New Zealand! Although it is an exiting time of year for all, there are still nerves floating around. To ease the nerves I have created a Pinterest board {Back to School Ideas} dedicated to bringing you fun activities to bring in the new school year with style.

Just as the new school year is kicking off with a bang, so too is my range of New Zealand products available on TPT! I am very excited to announce that my first two kiwi products are now live on TPT. The new products are {A Very Kiwi Back To School Pack} and {A Very Kiwi Bingo Game Pack}.








If you would like to see more New Zealand specific resources and free kiwi teaching ideas then check out my Pinterest board {New Zealand Resources}

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