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Sometimes Angels Come Without Wings

2012-01-29T22:02:00.001+10:00

Over on the Stick n Giggle Blog Jody has put up an awesome sketch challenge for this month.

Here is the sketch:

This is my take on the sketch...

This is a layout of my Niece Mia, is is sooo cute, about a week old in this pic. I titled the layout 'Sometimes angels come without wings' cos to me she is such a beautiful little angel. I have used Kaisercraft Lullaby papers, doilies and some purple pumpkin embellishments.

Now for some close ups....

This is a flower i love to make using my sewing machine, i finished it off with a Purple Pumpkin pink spotty button, i think it works well with the layout...

Here is a close up of a doily I used, i placed the image of the pink pram in the center

This is a felt and button flower from Purple Pumpkin, i thought the soft colours went really well with this kaisercraft collection.

Thanks for looking

XXX

Angel - Cliff Richard

Send in the clowns

2012-01-22T07:30:00.000+10:00

Today I would love to share with you the layout I did for my Purple Pumpkin post.

I created a double page layout (something i dont do very often!!!)

Andy and Fletcher were in the same class in 2010 and the theme for the term was "circus" so on one of the days htey had to dress up as a clown....so i took some pics (well almost 50 on the day) and this is one layout i have created with the photos from the day.

you cant really see the detail as well in this large image so i will break it down for you....

Left hand side layout using Echo Park papers and some purple pumpkin embellishments

This is a close up of the circle/star embellishment sitting on top of a folded rosette, it adds dimension to the layout.

the right hand side of the layout

Close up of the Large Monkey button, doily and yellow vinyl tag.

Close up of spotted button on rosette.

Thanks for looking

XXX

Frank Sinatra - Send in the Clowns

Stuck Sketches January Challenge

2012-01-21T20:44:00.001+10:00

Over at Stuck?! Sketches they have a couple of challenges a month, i decided to give their first one a go.

Here is the sketch...

And here is my take on it...

These are some crazy shots from my wedding day, I love the idea of using a frame in a photo :)

And here are some close ups...

I handmade the flower and bottle cap...

and another handmade flower....

Thanks for looking

xxx

Peter Cetera - Glory of Love

This is the song DT and I danced to for our first dance as Husband and Wife

Recipe Challenge on The Lounge

2012-01-15T17:33:00.000+10:00

This weekend has been busy over at Scrap Lounge with their first Cyber Crop for 2012
The theme was 'holidays'.
As a CT member I got to choose a challenge to set, so i chose a recipe challenge

The Recipe:

One page layout
Use 2 patterned papers
2 coloured cardstock
3 buttons
Paint
Recycled object
2 photos (any size)

My layout:

This photo is of my boys when we went to Point Look out in North Stradbroke Island, the view was amazing, a very beautiful place to visit.

And a close up of the Layout

I wanted to have the illusion of the sun so used a small yellow Doily, and as it was a lil cloudy that day the blue clouds tied in perfectly with the colour scheme of the layout, I also used a navy blue spotted button

I have used this spotted yo yo flower with button, the colours just went so well with everything on the layout.

And a close up of my recycle object (cardboard box) and a cool treasure chest button i found marked down at spotlight

Billy Ocean - Caribbean Queen

Cyber Crop Still Going on The Lounge...

2012-01-14T18:25:00.000+10:00

The Cuber Crop on Scrap Lounge is still going, and I thought I would share with you the Sketch challenge...

Here is the sketch...

And here is my take on the sketch...

and some close ups...

This year a goal of mine is to use stamps on my layouts more...so here i have used a kaiser stamp and my date stamp.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and thanks for looking...

High - Lighthouse Family

Scrap Lounge Cyber Crop

2012-01-13T19:17:00.000+10:00

Over on Scrap Lounge right now the January Cyber Crop has just started...there are 3 awesome challenges for this month.

The layout below is for Challenge 3 that was Designed by CT member Mel...

The challenge...

use blue paper on your layout
Four flowers one being blue

blue ribbon on a layout

The layout...

The Close Up...

Thanks for looking...

its not a song about trains...but its by Train :)

Jester Muffin Head

2012-01-07T18:58:00.000+10:00

I was able to kill 2 birds with 1 stone with this layout...This is the layout for the Show Us Your Stuff Sketch Challenge as well as my Purple Pumpkin Layout for the Blog.

Here is the Sketch..

And here is my take on the Sketch...

Title reads: "His name is Jester, But we call him Muffin Head"

I have used Basic Grey Paper, Cardstock, ribbon, Martha Stewart Punch, Stamp, and of course Purple Pumpkin yummies

This is a close up of the Purple Pumpkin Stuff I have used for my layout.

This is a close up of the January Try This part of Show Us Your Stuff. I made a heart and stitched around the edge with white/brown bakers twine from Purple Pumpkin

Hound Dog - Elvis

Whats happening at Scraplounge this month???

2012-01-02T12:03:00.000+10:00

This month at Scraplounge the 2 challenges are based on the theme of 'Summer'.

I was given a CT pack from January Sponsor Sassy Scrappers.

The first challenge is a Sketch challenge by Mel McKenzie

Here is my take on the sketch

The second challenge was the Technique challenge which was 'creative headings'

Here is my layout below...

and here is the close up of me heading...

the red lettering is cardstock cut with a die using my big shot

the blue lettering was some brown fabric Prima letters that i painted blue

and the cream is stitching

I also used some Yummies from Purple Pumpkin these tiny doilies are fabbo and i love this fish button.

Thanks for looking, and I hope you give these challenges over at the lounge ago.

Cliff Richard & the Shadows - Summer Holiday

2012 and Purple Pumpkin

2012-01-01T19:20:00.000+10:00

Wow, 2012 already...Happy New year everyone and I hope you all had a wonderful celebration last night and didn't have too much to drink :)

I had a very enjoyable evening with Nerrida and Tracey and their families, it was great to have an evening with such wonderful friends as in the past DT and I have had to work at the nightclub...

AWESOME food, AWESOME company and AWESOME Music...what more could you want???

Now on with a layout...I created this layout from and awesome sketch done by Sara Noendeng

for Purple Pumpkins January Sketch challenge...

And here is my take on the sketch....

I chose not to journal on this layout, something im very bad at doing...and I think I might have to make that a NEW year goal... 1. Must Journal somewhere on ALL layouts! (woo hoo 1 goal set! I get away with it for this layout cos it was done before 2012 hehehe -cheeky)

I used 1 patterned piece of paper for this layout. it was a sheet of paper from Bo Bunny's Enchanted range this piece of paper is Enchanted Rose.

I used my fave Martha Stewart Punch, An awesome EK butterfly punch i have, some Black Mesh Ribbon from Green Tara, some Blue ribbon from my HUGE stash of ribbons (prop Spotlight) a 2Crafty chipboard corner that I coloured with Blue Pastel and then coated with Dimensional Magic...and of course...PURPLE PUMPKIN YUMMIES....

Here is a close up of the yummy Purple Pumpkin items I used...

Blue Doily, large white with black spots button, a blue/white and black/white spotted button. I used 2 of the butterflies i punched with my ek butterfly punch and placed them on the larger button...

And to bring in the New year why not a lil of

Auld Lang Syne with Lea Michele from the Awesome movie New Year's Eve

More like a Sister

2011-12-27T09:17:00.000+10:00

I have to share this layout I have done of my Bestest Friend's Wedding, Its also

a layout I created for Purple Pumpkin...

Nicole and I have known each other since we were 3...we have had our ups and downs like any friendship...but she is more like a sister to me then a friend. It was hard to leave Victoria and move to Queensland almost 10 years ago to the day, but I still know she is there for me as I am for her when we need each other. She is also the God Mother to both my boys...

So here is the layout titled 'Cherish'

I have used an Oldish Bo Bunny range called 'Jazmyne'

Not sure if you can really see it in this pic but I have crosed stitched down the middle of the papers using some pink/white bakers twine I got from Purple Pumpkin

and the close ups...

A super Xlarge yummy purple spotted button from Purple Pumpkin, some pink ribbon, purple/black feathers some pink/purple flowers and pearl beads for the centres of the flowers

A purple spotted button and pale pink doily from Purple Pumpkin, some purple buttons from my stash, a silver butterfly that I attached to the PP button, small purple/black feather and a hat pin from my stash.

Thanks for looking

XXX

Not sure if many of you will remember these gals S2S....but here they are with the song Sister

12 Days of Christmas

2011-12-26T23:24:00.000+10:00

I completed the 12 Days of Christmas Challenge ages ago over at Scrap Lounge, and can Proudly say I came 1st by popular vote from forum members in the challenge and scored myself an awesome Prize $50 voucher from Scrap Friends...

Here are all 12 of my entries...

1st Day "Create three (3) tags to attach to your Christmas gifts."

These tags were created with cream cardstock cut into a tag shape, I then randomly stamped a script font using pinecone ink. Heat embossed/stamped the gold baubles on the top right, the trees are from Scrapware, I inked them and covered the back with a patterned paper,I added the stripe paper with a tear some ribbons and lace.

Day 2 "Scrap your child's Christmas list"

This layout was created using an old Kaiser Christmas range 'Be Merry' I even did some paper rolling bottom left hand side and the wish list is hidden journaling.

Day 3 "Scrap a family Tradition"

My family tradition is the Christmas card photo shoot

This layout was created by the Kaiser craft range called 'Silly Season'

Day 4 "Inspiration Layout"

I used scraps of papers in my stash to create this layout. I also used my Crafters Companion Stencil with red ink to get that dotted image in the layout.

Day 5 "Create a Gift Box"

I also one a prize for this Challenge

For the gift box I used Echo Park 'Seasons Greetings' and a Scrapware birdy

Day 6 "Create a Christmas card using all of the following techniques...

- masking

- stamping

- stitching (hand or machine)

I enjoyed making this card, I heat embossed with silver powder using Kaiser Christmas stamps, i 3d mounted them and using my Sew Easy created the 'chain' as my stitching. I used a punched out piece of paper as my 'mask' and used Some Glimmer Chalk to mist with on the card.

Day 7 "Sketch"

Again in this layout I used Kaiser crafts 'Silly Season' papers and rub ons

Day 8 "Scrap a white monochromatic Christmas layout"

The only paper I used was white cardstock...you cant see it very well but i embossed all the paper (except the background) using my embossing folders and big shot. I also added a handmade flower of mine, wooden flourishes and a wooden star I painted white.

Day 9 "Scrap a Layout using Non Traditional Colours (no red or green)"

I also one a prize for this Challenge

This was my fav challenge of all...I used my ALL TIME FAV paper range by Kaiser Craft called

'Le Chateau' I stamped a Christmas tree onto some blue and white spotted paper to add a little bit of Christmas to the layout.

Day 10 "Create a Christmas layout using at least one embellishment created by paper piecing"

Paper piecing is really easy, I found an image on google, printed it up a few times and just cut different coloured papers to make this cute little reindeer.

Day 11 "Create a layout using the song Aussie Jingle Bells as inspiration"

This layout was created using Echo Park 'Season's Greetings' its a very old photo of me and my lil brother on the back of a truck with Santa.

Day 12 "Scrap a card suitable to send a gift card in"

And I won a prize for this Challenge Also

This card is meant to look like a wallet. I embossed using an embossing folder and big shot, i ran my brown ink gently over it, I then ran my embossing ink OVER the raised edges and then poured clear embossing powder over it and then heat set with my heat gun.

I mounted up the dog image using 3d mounts and presto a wallet card :)

I know its been a long post, but I hope it makes up for the last month I havent really posted...

I know Christmas it sorta over...but here is a fav xmas song of mine...

Thanks for looking

XXX

Band Aid - Do They Know its Christmas

Exciting News...

2011-12-14T22:25:00.000+10:00

Its been a little hard to keep this all to myself...

...i am one of the NEW Creative Members on Scrap Lounge...WOOHOO!

so follow the link above and head on over and join me and other like minded crafters...on THE LOUNGE!

Enjoy the rest of the week, and I will post a few things up soon...just been really busy creating...wish I had more time for blogging...but i promise new stuff will be up soon...

Thanks for looking xxx

Purple Pumpkin Post

2011-11-13T16:39:00.001+10:00

The layout Im sharing with you is the one I just posted over at the Purple Pumpkin Blog. I have used the awesome Kaiser Craft Cock-a-doodle-doo range (again - cant help it, its so damn cute!)

The pics are of Andy when he was a Toddler, my mother in law took him and Fletchy to some event, and they had tractors, trucks and farming stuff...(thats just a guess cos I didnt go)
I have used some red/white twine around the pics and have also used the Vinyl Cogs from some sets I have purchased from Purple Pumpkin...noice!

And a close up of the cogs - fantastic alternative to flowers when your boys complain about flowers on their layouts :/

This next project is a card i whipped up.
I have used just 1 simple button from Purple Pumpkin and created this card which i can now place in my stash of cards... such a simple design yet so pretty...

I have used one of the vintage girl buttons...yummo...

And here is a chipboard frame I embossed with gold embossing powder..i love this effect (this is 2 coats)

Im hoping to create a few more layouts this week so I hope to have more posted on here..

Thanks for looking

xxx

I cant do a post without a song, and i know this really doesnt have anything to do with my projects in this post, its such a fun boppy song that i love to listen to when im working away on stuff...enjoy :)

Scrap Lounge Sketch Challenge November

2011-11-06T14:09:00.000+10:00

Hello there. At Scrap Lounge this month they have a wonderful sketch challenge.

Here is the sketch...

And my layout.....

I flipped the sketch around to suit the photos I had. This is Fletchy on his very first horse ride earlier this year. I used the new Kaiser Craft range called cock-a-doodle-doo...it is so cute.

This here is a close up of the cute horse chipboard, a tree with some sticky bling, and stickers from the sticker sheet.

Another fellow scrapper (Anne Patterson) ALWAYS stitches on her layouts and I just love it, I had never stitched a 'word' so i thought I would have a go, and Im really happy with the result.

And the yummy Purple Pumpkin I used...this spotty button is on top of a green doily that i cut the centre of and then cut in half, and above that are the really cool felt clouds from Purple Pumpkin...I just love these and I really need some more :)

Thanks for looking

xxx

Daryl Braithwaite - The Horses, a classic :)

Stuck?! October part 2 sketch challenge

2011-10-27T08:25:00.000+10:00

Another Sketch...another challenge...

Stuck?! 2nd sketch for October...I really liked the sketch and loved the outcome...

Here is the sketch...

Here is my take on the sketch...

I was listening to Missy Higgins on the radio and that's how I came up with the title for this layout...

I love this photo, my son Andy took it when we were at the Japanese gardens in Ipswich last year.

Now the close up....YUMMY PURPLE PUMPKIN goodies...yeah!

i love the flowers Sam creates over at PP they are so cute, an added button and doily complete this little cluster... The twig and flowers come from an embellishment pack from k and co.

Have a great day and thanks for looking

xxx

Missy Higgins the 'Special Two'

enjoy :)

Stuck?! October Part 1 sketch

2011-10-26T13:57:00.000+10:00

The Mojo hasnt been as good as it should lately so i thought if I did a few challenges on some blogs it might help me get back into scrapping again...

Stuck?! Sketches is an awesome challenge Blog to get ideas from, I decided to have ago at this months challenges.

This is their 1st challenge for October....

...and here is my take on the sketch...

You cant see it too well from this pic as the papers are very pale but the title is the saying "Live as though Heaven is on Earth"

The lil one is Mia my Niece (been scrapping her a lot lately - i miss her) I added some Kutalicious angel wings to the 'back' of Mia in the picture and thought that the title went perfect cos she is such a lil angel sent from heaven to us...

Can you see the border on my layout??? its very soft I know and yep the photo doesn't do it justice...but i did that border all by myself using water colour pencils...

oh and the yummies of course come from Purple pumpkin. I layered the felt flower onto a die cut from the paper range I used and then added the soft pink flower button and pink twine tied around the butterfly charm...

The leaves are chipboard I got from WOW...

and a close up of the Kutalicious wings and another Purple Pumpkin felt flower...

The paper doily was 'white' but by using ink i was able to make it that soft lavender colour that it is...

Thanks so much for looking....hope you have a great rest of the day...

xxx

Heaven must be missing an angel....enjoy :)

Black with 2 - October Challenge

2011-10-25T16:51:00.000+10:00

I'm having ago at the challenge over at Black with 2 this month.

The challenge was to use the colours Black with Aqua and Baby Pink.

Here is my layout...

This is my Niece Mia, isn't she sooo cute.

I created the background by first using Aqua paint, I then used pink paint and my bubble wrap punch to go over the aqua.

I bordered each layer of paper with my black marker to define each edge.

I created the banner out of 2 different sized dies for my big shot.

I added a WOW chipboard flourish and used some Purple Pumpkin embellies...

Here is a close up of the Purple Pumpkin Goodies...the aqua doily was originally white, i then sprayed it with some Glimmer Mist to make it Aqua, the little pink doily and bird button complete this layout.

Thanks for looking

xxx

Rockin Robin...for that cute little birdy button from Purple Pumpkin :)

All the worlds a stage...

2011-10-21T21:41:00.000+10:00

Well i think i was meant to be 'on stage' but missed the curtain call...

Over at Scrap Lounge is an awesome sketch challenge that i thought I would give a go...

here is the sketch...

and here is my take on the sketch...

I just LOVE this kaiser range it is one of my favourites...

This is a pic of me when I was around 3 years old.

Ive been told I loved those red shoes and would wear them everywhere...

The little block of writing on the bottom right is a chipboard embellishment that reads..

'All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players' - William Shakespeare

Now for the close ups....

Here you can see a red crochet flower with a bling centre that is from Bella, the cream crochet flower has been in my stash of goodies for sooo long i cant even remember where it comes from...and the cute Rabbit button comes from Purple Pumpkin

again another lot of crochet flowers and I have also made a rosette..

I love how this banner turned out i double layered it cream, then with the red pp.

Thanks for looking

XXX

Liza with a Z...oh what a voice...luv her to bitz xxx please enjoy

the song Caberet with vision from the movie...

First Time...ATC

2011-10-12T22:58:00.000+10:00

Ive never made an Artist Trading Card (ATC) before, in fact I didn't even know what one was till about 12 months ago, didn't even understand the hype...well I am HOOKED! - and its only the first month!!!

This month at Fancy That we started an ATC group, and this Friday will be our first swap. Im so excited and caint wait to see everyones cards!
The theme for this month was MUSIC. and for most of you that know me, music is a HUGE part of my life, ive been known to be called the walking Juke Box, I always know a good song for every moment, im sure i could make an awesome soundtrack to my day :)

so here is my first ever ATC

Music is the Heart of the Soul

I was sooo happy with how this ATC came together...so here is the run down on what I used and so on...

starting from the out and in...

Black Co-ordinations cardstock

Hot Pink cardstock

Kaiser paper 'Dreamy' from the 'Love Notes' collection - inked the edges with pink ink

I then heat embossed with black embossing ink this beautiful heart from the 'Love Notes' collection this was done on

white pearl cardstock and then glimmer misted lightly with some pink taffy.

I stamped the words Music and Soul with some Delish stamps I had and then printed out the other tiny words to finish off the 9 ATCs...

a lil Kiki dee to end this post with...

Thanks for looking

xxx

Purple Pumpkin Sneak Peeks

2011-10-12T17:44:00.000+10:00

Head on over to the Purple Pumpkin Blog to check out some sneak peeks of items that will be for sale this FRIDAY at 7:30pm.

Here are some of my favs that I have seen...

So dont forget THIS FRIDAY head on over to the

PURPLE PUMPKIN Blog for their SALE that starts at 7:30pm

Guess What???

2011-10-11T00:01:00.000+10:00

I am so excited to share with you some awesome news...I applied for the Purple Pumpkin Design Team call out that they did recently, and I know its a lil late to blog about it...but...

I made it onto the Design Team for Purple Pumpkin ...AWESOME!!!

Im so excited even now (and its been a week...) its only just really sunk in I think as I prepared today for my first blog post for the PP blog.

Anyway thought I would share with you one of the layouts I did for the DT call out for PP...

This layout is called Family. Its of my Dad (2nd on left) when he was young. Dont know much about the photo, but will be finding out real soon when I visit my Daddy on the weekend!!!

This is a close up of the paper pattern flower that i got in the PP birthday sale in my Vintage Lucky Dip.

Thanks for Looking

XXX

Just Like Daddy

2011-09-29T21:32:00.000+10:00

Took Fletcher to see his Daddy Working this week at Mt Ommaney. DT has been doing stuff for Radio Kid in conjunction with River 94.9.

Here are some pics of Fletch and DT doing Radio Kid. (basicly its a chance for the kids to have a go at being an announcer for radio, they even get a copy of themselves on cd to take home with them)

Its so cute to see Fletch doing this radio stuff, just like his Daddy. Fletch has even done some radio commercials for River 94.9. He says he is going to sue the money he makes for the commercials to buy an IPad 2...gotta love it!!

Thanks for Looking

Scrap Lounge September Challenge

2011-09-29T21:09:00.000+10:00

Over at Scrap Lounge this month is a wonderful Sketch Challenge by Danie ...

And here is my take on the Sketch....

This is a Pic of Fletchy and I for his first Christmas. I cant believe how young I look (i was 24)

The papers I used are Kaiser Craft Miss Nelly. From the 61/2 x 61/2 paper pad - I love using these small pads to create a 12x12 layout.

The white flowers and leaves are Green Tara...I also made the red roses using a sizzix die...AWESOME!

The word Hugs is a chipboard I had lying around from Scrapware.

This was my first time over at Scrap Lounge and i LOVE it!!! some fantastic work by ladies, great inspiration!

Hope you have all been having a great week...I have missed being at my shop but I know my boys have loved spending time with their Mummy.

Here is Matthew Morrison (from GLEE) and one of his newish singles Summer Rain

ENJOY xxx

Thanks for Looking....

Splashes of Colour GIVEAWAY

2011-09-13T23:06:00.000+10:00

Head on over to Lisa's Blog Splashes of Colour and check out her amazing Giveaway...

Just head on over to her blog and follow the directions and you could be in the running to win this AWESOME prize pack :)

White With 1 - September

2011-09-04T14:11:00.000+10:00

The White with 1 challenge this month is to use White + Pale Pink + Journaling on the photo

Below is what I came up with for a layout.

Fletcher LOVES the colour Pink, so i thought it was only appropriate to scrap a layout of him and something pink!

Close up of the Journaling on the photo and below. I used some small letter stickers to journal with as I'm too shaky at the moment to write on anything.

Another close up of just the journaling on the photo.

The title is 'He Loves Pink' I used some cursive letter sticker for the beginning of the title, and then to create the 'pink' i placed large chipboard letters onto the paper and sprayed a mixture i made of water and hot pink paint. It's not over powering, but i am very happy with how it turned out.

Here is a close up of the papers and how I placed them on the layout, the photos I have uploaded don't show ALL the detail I have done on this layout (which is a shame)

You may not be able to see it but there is a smear of white paint under where the photo is laying. the pink paper as the background was juts a little too much so by adding the white it dulled it down.

And now for a song...

Pink's You and Ur Hand, luv this song :)

Thanks for Looking

XXX

Get Picky - August

2011-08-28T22:19:00.000+10:00

I came across Get Picky, its a challenge blog. They run 2 challenges in a month one is a Sketch Challenge and the other is an inspiration challenge.

I thought I would have ago at the sketch challenge...

Below is the sketch that was given...

And here is my take on the Sketch:

I placed a chipboard title onto the corner of my cardstock and lightly glimmermisted over it to make the title of this layout, I love the effect it has..

The leather heart is from Purple Pumpkin, and the Heart pin and Lace are Maya Road.

Thanks for looking

XXX

You're my world - Cilla Black

Show Us Your Stuff - August

2011-08-28T17:00:00.000+10:00

I had a go at both challenges over at Show Us your Stuff this month.

The First challenge was to use Paint, Include the colour red, Handmade flower, Include some fussy cutting & Use a decorative strip!

Also this month if you added some paper beads to your layout as a technique you go into the draw to win a prize.

here is my take on the challenge:

This is a picture of my Dad's Parents on their Wedding Day

A close up of the flower I made

This is my attempt at a rolled bead made into a butterfly with some of the patterned paper

Just a random close up from the top right of the layout.

The Second challenge was to use the Quote:

"Life is like a great big canvas and you should throw all the paint on it you can" Danny Kaye

And here is what I came up with...

The quote just made me want to use LOTS of bright colours so this is what I came up with...

Close up of the quote on the layout

I Made this Penguin Brad

I made these clouds too...they are so easy...I used an imaginisce stamp of a Cloud and stamped using Staz On in Black onto White cardstock and then cut the cloud out and ran it in my 'Big Shot' using my Swiss Dots embossing Folder. EASY!!!

Thanks for looking

XXX

Once Upon A Sketch - August Challenge

2011-08-28T13:33:00.000+10:00

The Challenge over at Once Upon A Sketch is :

Journalling Criteria: Write AT LEAST 2 sentences from the lyrics of your favourite song. Journalling can be in any language and can be any type i.e. handwritten, alphas, printed, rub on.

The sketch was:

And my take on the Sketch:

I used the song lyrics from the song 'Glory of Love' by Peter Cetera. My Hubby and I had this as our Wedding song, cos we both love the Karate Kid movies (and this was one of the songs from the movie)

Thanks for looking

XXX

'Glory of Love' Peter Cetera

Purple Pumpkin Sketch Challenge - August

2011-08-23T16:38:00.000+10:00

I have always loved the items Sam has over at Purple Pumpkin But have always been busy on friday night at the shop...Last month Purple Pumpkin ahd their 1st Birthday sale and I made sure this time i was not going to MISS OUT!!! I ordered the Vintage lucky dip and got some really AWESOME product...some I have used on the Purple Pumpkin Sketch Challenge for this month.

Here is the sketch...

And here is my take on it...

...this layout is called 'So Thankful Ive Got You"

I used Imaginisce papers 'Happy Harvest' That I won off Sam's personal Blog :)

A close up of the PP yummies

Layered Vintage Chenille Lollipop Flowers and Button.

I made this lil fox by stamping him on orange and cream and then paper pieced him together

Close up of my title...I used one of the embellies to form the title

My journaling:

I am so thankful to have been blessed with 2 very special boys.

You both mean the world to me. xxx

This close up shows what i did behind my photo. Instead of matting my photo I smudged paint on the paper behind it to highlight the photo.

Thanks for looking...

The Redwalls...Thank You

(not a song for my boys just a song i love)

Black With 2 August Challenge

2011-08-18T20:53:00.000+10:00

This month on Black with 2 the Challenge was: On black cardstock using GREEN and NO flowers.

I loved the idea of NO FLOWERS...i struggle with placing flowers on my layouts...something i cringe at every time someone mentions flowers on layouts...I do have a bit of a green thumb when it comes to gardens tho :)

So here is my take on the challenge:

My big boy Andy...I love this pic of him :)

A close up of my twine and greenage at work :)

Close up of the quote i used instead of a title

My birdie...he was made all by me...i drew him and everything..i am so clever when i want to be...

And the most expensive thing on my layout....LOL the stick from the garden :)

Hope you like..

Thanks for looking...

oh yeah cant finish a post without a song...

Good ol Lynyrd Skynyrd...Free Bird (luv luv this song...oh and the Guitar solo mmmmm)

White With 1 August Challenge

2011-08-17T13:01:00.000+10:00

I know, I know...I look like ive been a little slack in the Blog area of my life...and it is all in good reason...My shop has been busy organising a retreat for a wonderful group of ladies.....and its done for the year..YEAH!

We all had a wonderful time on our retreat, but its over for the year, so Trace and I can now relax and try and get back into the normal swing of things...

My first attempt of a layout for the month is the challenge over at White with 1

The Challenge was to do a layout with White + Purple + Doodling...

Here is my layout...

Here is a Pic of my Niece Mia, she is soooo cute

Close up of my Doodling

I made my own purple mist...woohoo...

I didnt have an 'A' or a 'T' so I made the T our of the number 4 and with the off cuts I was able to turn a V into an A (AWESOME!)

Pretty basic layout for me, but Im finding Im not getting anywhere with my layered layouts...so thought I would change my approach.

And a song with Beautiful in the title....and a fav of mine...You're Beautiful by James Blunt

Scrap the Boys July Challenge

2011-07-30T16:55:00.000+10:00

Over at Scrap the Boys this month the challenge was to use TAPE on your layout, and you also need to use PLAY in your title.

Here is my layout:

I have used Basic Grey Papers 'Oliver' i just loved the fun feel this paper range had.

And some close ups...

this is a close up of my 'Tape' all i did was run it through my printer to print the text onto it - easy :)

I found the tape blended with the white background so i dry brushed some red paint underneath the tape before I place it down.

Dont you just love these 'splats' of red??? I love it!!! and it is so easy to do, i just watered down some red paint with some water sucked it up into a syringe and gently pressed it so droplets would fall out randomly over the white cardstock! (make sure you do it in a covered area or the paint just goes everywhere if you miss the paper - i did it in the shower) hehehe

Not the best pick....but it shows one of the cute lil monkeys and my denim embellishment i created.

I didnt have the right colour string for this layout...so I inked it, and I love the rough look it has given it :)

Also cute monkeys again...yay!

Thanks for looking

XXX

One of my fav Monkee's songs enjoy :)

Sketch #76 Inspired Blueprints

2011-07-21T21:15:00.000+10:00

I was so excited when i got onto Inspired Blueprints to find a NEW sketch to play with.

And here is my take on it...

This is Mia, My best friend Nicole's lil girl, she is so cute :)

I have used the Kaisercraft Bubblegum Hills collection. I was inspired by the colours used in the papers so i created the background by stamping my bubble wrap stamp with different colours and randomly placing them on my white cardstock.

Do u like my flower???? I made it myself...I had the sewing machine out the other day and created it :)

I loved this title, it says it all about Mia...

Its her Beauty that captures your attention, Its her Personality that captures your heart.

And some butterflies with BLING!!!

Thanks for looking

XXX

Purple Pumpkin Giveaway

2011-07-17T21:41:00.000+10:00

Over at Purple Pumpkin, they are having a HUGE giveaway to Celebrate their FIRST BIRTHDAY!!!

There are 3 Prizes...yep 3 PRIZES up for grabs...1st is a $50 voucher for Purple Pumpkin and the 2nd prize is $25 voucher, 3rd is $15 voucher and 4th is a $10 voucher...how awesome is that????

(pretty AWESOME I say!)

So if you like what you see below...

That is just a tates of the yumminess that you

can get from Purple Pumpkin,

so head on over to their Blog now

for more details about their

1st BIRTHDAY SALE

and about this AWESOME giveaway!!!

Meet JD

2011-07-17T15:51:00.000+10:00

A little while ago my boys lost their Guinea Pigs (they passed on to lil piggy heaven) which left my poor Bundy all alone :( so while Fletch was away in Melbourne and DT (hubby) was also away (so then he couldnt say no lol) I took Andy to the pet shop and we go a new little friend for Bundy and the boys.

So I would like to introduce you to JD...

(ummm wonder if anyone can guess the theme of the names yet???lol)

Here is JD how cute...

side shot of JD (i think he thinks thats his best side...lol)

JD and Bundy (Bundy is HUGE compared to lil JD

Nope JD likes this side better...

And my Big Boy Andy, Bundy and JD...

Ive been working on a layout which i cant share yet (as its for a class at Fancy That) its almost finished...well it would be if i got off the net...and then i can share some other stuff i am working on, so if I get a chance I will share some more tonight...

Thanks for Looking

XXX

Love

2011-07-16T22:53:00.000+10:00

I created this layout awhile ago as an entry for Printblocks' 'Creative Block', i didnt realise I hadnt posted the pics of it on my Blog so here they are...

I have used the Bo Bunny paper Range called 'Gabrielle'

the 'Love' title is from Kaiser, as well as the wooden flourish beside the Prima Flowers.

The Lace comes from Green Tara!

Now some close ups...

Thanks for looking

XXX

Lots of 'Love' songs :)

Once Upon A ...Sketch July 1st Challenge

2011-07-13T08:34:00.000+10:00

Over at Once Upon A...Sketch the challenge was, as always... to Journal. The Criteria: Who is in the photo? Name the person in the photo and at least 1 fact about them. This can be personality, character, talent , achievement etc. but it must be at least 2 sentences long.

We were also given a sketch:

Here is my take on the Challenge:

With the Journalling tag out!

Close up of Journalling Tag!

And more close ups....

Thanks for looking

xxx

White with 1 July Challenge

2011-07-11T15:16:00.000+10:00

Over at White with 1 the challenge was

WHITE + AQUA/TEAL + CHIPBOARD

So with my thinking cap on...here is what I came up with...

and next some close ups...

Chipboard title from RW Lazer Cuts

Some cool stitching i did using my 'sew easy' tool by we are memory keepers

i love this 'burst' attachment for my sew easy...

thanks for looking

XXX

Black with 2 Challenge 1st July

2011-07-10T12:22:00.000+10:00

Over at Black with 2 the Challenge for the 1st of July is :

Dominant Black Cardstock Base
With White
And Stripes (stripes must be back and white)

So here is what I have done with the Challenge:-

I painted the chipboard letters white and used black thread to wrap around them

A close up of the stars i cut and mounted :)

And a video clip...The Rolling Stones, Paint it Black...AWESOME!!!

Thanks for looking

xxx

Fletchy is home...& a link to an awesome Giveaway...

2011-07-10T11:40:00.000+10:00

I have been missing my little Fletchy for a week (he has been in Melbourne visiting his grandfather) and I missed him terribly.

While he was gone he lost one of his front teeth he looks sooo cute...

Now the house is full again :)

Do you like the new range by Imaginisce called Happy Harvest???

Well head on over to Sam Hauzer's Blog Me and the Little Rascals she is having a Wonderful GIVEAWAY...just follow her instructions and you can go into the draw to win this awesome range! Simple!

Thanks for looking

XXX

Bird is the Word 'AMAZING' Challenge

2011-07-03T23:54:00.000+10:00

I thought I would have a go at the Bird is the Word challenge.

The word to use was 'AMAZING'

here is my take on the challenge...

I have used the Kaisercraft Pink Gelato paper range for this layout and have used some WOW chipboard.

The paper range is very soft (and hard to photograph - sorry for the bad pics)

Thanks for looking

XXX

Im Back....

2011-06-29T08:37:00.000+10:00

Well I know I havent posted on this Blog in awhile...ive been really busy. I was in Melbourne Visiting my Grandmother because she is unwell and at Fancy That Scrapbooking we just did our first Craft Show at the Ipswich Home Show :)

Here are some layouts I did for my Final WOW DT post, my 6months is up with them :( I cant believe its almost over...

this layout I have used the WOW ‘Australia Zoo’ chipboard title (luv luv), and some Bo Bunny Papers.

Here you can see the hidden photos in the layout

I have left the chipboard slightly raw for the title, and just inked the edges it gives it an earthy feel and really suits the title and the theme of the layout...

I have completely inked the crocodile in green and Using a black fine tip pen, have gone around the outline.

In this layout I have used the WOW ‘Summer’ title with the sun and some fancy Pants papers

I have inked the chipboard red and then using red kindy glitz I have covered the word ‘Summer’ I covered the ‘rays’ from the sun with some orange and yellow glitter, I then removed the centre of the sun and covered it with paper and then placed it back in the centre of the sun

Thanks for Looking

XXX

Black with Two Challenge - May

2011-05-30T18:42:00.000+10:00

This post is of a layout I have done for the Black With Two challenge Blog.

The challenge is

DOMINANT BLACK ...

WITH RED

AND RECYCLED ALPHAS ....

Here is my Layout... (sorry for the dodgy pics, Someone...not mentioning any names (ANDY!) has been playing with my settings and I cant figure out what he has done :( so I hope these will do! )

Girls, Just want to have fun!

It was hard using a solid Black Cardstock for the background, I originally had the layout on a black with pale diamonds paper, but then re-read the challenge and thought...better stick to the rules :)

I created a Bunting with some of the left over paper i used and stuck my fav basic grey black alpha stickers to it...

Oh Tulle how I love thee...and a simple flower I created using some green tara flowers and a black button...

Sorry for the dodgy pic, these are the recycled Alphas...i made the 'J' and the 'Z' into patterns...

Hope you are all having a great start to the week, its rainign here in QLD tonight...and i dont think its going to clear up anytime soon :(

Thanks for Looking

XXX

Go QUEENSLANDER!!!!

2011-05-25T17:58:00.000+10:00

As most of you know im not a true blue Queenslander im as they say a 'mexican' (im from Victoria)

But I LOVE watching the State of Origin...and because i live here in QLD now,

its only natural I would back them :)

I only change codes this time of year...infact i dont even like Rugby...I love my AFL Carlton Blue Boys

Hope you have an awesome night whatever it is you get up to ;)

Ill be watching the Maroons win with my boys..

XXX

Daddy's Little Man

2011-05-21T08:28:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone, just a quick post this morning before I head into my shop...

I did this layout a little while back for a class at Fancy That Scrapbooking

I used the Words or Whatever title 'Daddy's little Man' for the title, I inked it and did an outline around the word MAN in black marker.

I used my 'bubble wrap' stamp from kaiser to turn a plain piece of cardstock into a grungy looking bit of paper for the layout.

I used my Big Shot to emboss this bit of paper and i then inked over it to highlight the embossing.

Thanks for looking

XXX

Lime Tree Creations Giveaway

2011-05-17T12:01:00.000+10:00

Head on over to Lime Tree Creations and look at the wonderful giveaway going on over there..

head on over and becoma follower, or post about it on your blog, or mention it as a post on Facebook or twitter to be in the running of this wonderful pack!

Ipswich Show Results...

2011-05-17T11:30:00.000+10:00

My friend Nerrida and i decided to enter some of our work into the Ipswich Show this year, and boy we were glad we did...

Here are my layouts I entered and their places...

Woo hoo and Yay for me :)

Thanks for looking

xxx

White with 1 Challenge May

2011-05-17T11:11:00.000+10:00

Over at the White with 1 Challenge Blog the Challenge for this month was

White + Orange+ Scallops

Here is my layout:

Orange isnt a fav colour of mine, but this layout has come together so well.

These are some handmade flowers I made using coredinations cardstock. I added a little kindy glitz to the edges of the flower for some sparkle

I inked this WOW chipboard ORNATE OVAL HANGING SIGN and added some little white roses

Here is a close up of my 'Sew Easy' in action, i LUV LUV this tool

A close up of my Title, if you havent noticed yet, most of my layouts are titles with songs or lyrics from songs... This one is Elvis's My Hapiness and the little tiny alphas say "Whether Skies are grey or blue, Any place on Earth will do, Just as long as Im with you, My Happiness"

Chipboard has been painted orange and then coated with kindy Glitz

And just cos I can, another close up of my flowers :)

And for thos of you that dont know the song... here it is..

Thanks for looking

XXX

Once Upon A...Sketch May Challenge 1

2011-05-12T08:09:00.000+10:00

After the rejection of some of my work I was feeling a little down. I was going to have a few days off from

Scrapbooking, and just make some cards until... I saw the Challenge on Once Upon A...Sketch.

And I thought, the best thing to do when you fall off a bike is get back on and try again...well i wasnt riding a bike but you get it..

This is the sketch below:

And here is my take on the sketch:

I used the song By Aaliyah as my title because i thought it was fitting for how I felt, and the journaling was a note to myself to remember I AM AWESOME! (cos as most of you that know me...I am :P )

The Papers I used were My Minds Eye - Meadowlark - Disk

My Minds Eye - Lush - Black Floral Tiles

This Black Pearly Swirl comes from Flourish With a Bling, it was a large flourish so I cut it to fit just perfect...

You cant see it very well in this pic...but can you see the dragonfly??? I had to use it just love my dragonflies!

close up of my title, I used some read Glitter to make the 'Try Again' stand out in the Title

Chipboard letters are from Kaiser and the tiny alphas are from Adorn-it ( i use these alphas alot!)

And this wonderful pretty birdcage comes from Kutalicious, They are 2 lovely ladies that make these wonderful pieces and the best part is they are local and you can find their products in my shop - Fancy That Scrapbooking

here is a close up of my journaling spot which is a must on a challenge you do for Once upon a..Sketch!

I have folded the red ribbon back and forth to create this lovely effect and border around my journaling tag!

This is a technique I rarely use, but am going to start using alot more now since I was at Creative Block last week at Printblocks! I did the Core-dinations class and discovered a whole new way of using their cardstock! Here I have run my cardstock through My Sizzix Bigshot with an embossing folder and then I have used sand paper to rub the embossed area back to show the core colour of the cardstock, simple and effective..Love it!

And yep you dont even have to ask...here it is..

Hope you all have a wonderful rest of the week..I know I will be tomorrow Ipswich Show Day here in Ippy so I am taking the boys to Seaworld....hoping to get some really good pics to scrap :)

Thanks for Looking

XXX

Express yourself - Scrapbooking Memories

2011-05-06T17:46:00.000+10:00

Here is a layout I have been working on for the Express yourself comp, Scrapbooking Memoires is running.

This is using Kaisercrafts new Range 'Chapter One' love it!!!

ooo ahhh a close up of the cute butterfly I amde with a new tool...its stamps and punches...woah...keep a look out i will do another project with it soonish and show you how to use it!!

oh and I just love making this black net ruffle of mine...its awesome!

Hope you all had a good week...Ive been busy at Printblocks for Creative Block and Ive been having a ball..

yep another video clip...Express yourself...Madonna

Thanks for looking

XXX

kaisercraft Design Team Call 2011-2012

2011-05-01T15:07:00.000+10:00

I thought I would apply for the current Design Team Call call at Kaisercraft.

Below are some projects that I have created using Kaisercraft Paper ranges and Products.

These cards are made using the new 'Party Animals' range by kaiser

...and here are the close ups, I love the stamps I think they are so cute.

The colours in this range are so bright and fun.

This is a Mini Flip album I created using the 'Secret Bird Society' paper range.

This mini Flip Album is a great way to present many photos, great idea for a coffee table book.

Here are some Beyond the page projects I made for my home.

The 'Peachy keen' range of kaisercraft was adroable and I had to use it for my theme in my house.

I have created a clock, address book and calendar, the calendar has been made so I can update the photo too.

The 'After Five' range was fantastic to use for this wedding photo of mine.

I wanted somehting to put on the wall, and created this canvas. I have handmade the flowers myself and the brads in the middle too.

I created a lace trim on the semi circle by using a border punch.

After seeing Melissa Kennedy's layout in the magazine I was inspired to create this mini canvas.

The 'Home made' range was so warm with colours, I just loved it!

This layout was created using the 'Le Chateau' range.

I made some handmade flowers too for this layout and used some glimmer mist (hard to see but it is there!)

These next layouts were created using the 6x6 paper pads in their paper ranges.

'Bubble Gum Hills' was a bright and funky range Loved it, and love making a full 12x12 out of 6x6 pads!

'Seaside' paper collection, again another 6x6 pad to create a 12x12 layout.-its all in teh placement!

This is a real grungy looking layout using the 'Shaken not stirred' collection

'Love Notes' was a really pretty range to work with, the embelishments for this range were fabbo!

this layout was created using 'Konstrukt' The colours in this paper range

were so rich and bright was great to use.

And last of all my Tissue Box that os covered with my most favourite insect...Dragonflies!

This was made using an earlier range by Kiasercraft called 'Dancing Jewel'

Thanks for Looking

XXX

Inspired Blueprints #71

2011-04-30T08:52:00.000+10:00

I cant believe how much I have been scrapping this month. I am really loving Inspired Blueprints as it is making me scrap more, i did need a bit of a kick up the butt as i have sooo many photos to scrap (i guess most of you can relate to that!)

The sketch:

My Layout....

This is my lil Fletch at his Granddad Barry's house playing with the leaves

Close up...

and another close up for good measure...

And yep...another song that i love to sing along to...song starts off about leaves...

California Dreamin'

Thanks for Looking...

XXX

White With 1 April Challenge

2011-04-28T23:42:00.000+10:00

I thought I would have ago at the White With 1 Challenge this month.
The challenge was to use WHITE + OLIVE GREEN + TWINE.

Here is my layout:

A very rare moment...the boys sitting quietly and enjoying the view

(they were watching some ducks diving in the lake)

And the close ups...

Words or Whatever Chipboard...i like this one cos its a boyish flourish and has a

great little area you can journal on

And here is the final close up...showing my twine :)

Thanks for looking...

XXX

Inspired Blueprints Sketch #70

2011-04-21T23:46:00.000+10:00

Ive been at it again, creating some layouts and this time its a layout I have done for the Inspired Blueprints Sketch challenge #70

The Sketch is below...

And here is my take on it...

My lil Fletchy dressed up as BATMAN!

This is a close up of the title, I painted it silver and then made a black outline using my trusty black texta.

See the Batman symbol....i also made that myself :)

Ahh yes, Journaling something i am getting better at...

Close up of my embellishments i made...simple to make...used the Big Shot with my star cutting dies and then added a cool black pearl brad to it...yummo for a boys layout!

again another close up....

And yep...just had to add a video clip...takes me back to when I was a kid loved to dance to this one...wonder if you can remember it at all???

Prince (or whatever he is known as now...) BAT DANCE!!!

Thanks for Looking

XXX

Treasure Precious Memories - WOW birdcage

2011-04-20T09:23:00.000+10:00

Hello hope you are all well...

This layout I am going to share with you today is very special as it is a layout of my grandparents.

They are sitting in the backyard having a cup of tea (oh so English)

I have used the Words or Whatever Birdcage and 3 birds (i have only used 1 of the birds from the pack) below is a close up...

I have used gold embossing powder to cover the birdcage. I have inked the bird in white ink then coloured the wing in cold pen and added a rhinestone for the eye...

This is a close up of some flowers i have been making a bit lately...i just love the vintage feel they have with the pearls and the bits of thread whisping out of them...

The paper range I have used is by TPC and is called Grandmas Attic

And Graphic 45s A Proper Gentleman

Thanks for looking

XXX

New Born Baby Boy card using WOW chipboard

2011-04-19T08:59:00.000+10:00

Here is a quick post showing you a card I created using one of the chipboard prams from the Baby Chipboard pack from Words or Whatever.

I have used the Kaiser range Lullaby for this card ( i love this range and you can tell with all the projects ive been doing with it)

here is a close up of this cute pram from the baby pack, isnt is adorable!!! I coloured it in using a silver texta and then added some rhinestones for some sparkle!

Dont forget you can see lots more ideas for your chipboard on the WOW blog
and find them on facebook here

Thanks for looking

XXX

WOW DT Baby Carriage Album

2011-04-18T11:57:00.000+10:00

Here is an Album I have been working on for the Words or Whatever Design Team.

It is about my youngest son Fletcher.

I have used the new Kaiser Craft Lullaby paper range for this album it was so fitting with the soft blues.

I painted the edges of the mdf with baby blue paint.

The title of the album was made using some chipboard letters for the 'Our' and the Little Boy comes from the WOW chipboard title called 'Mummys Little Boy' I just cut the word Mummys off and then painted it using white pearl paint and then edges it in blue pearl paint. See close up below...

I have also used some of the WOW chipboard Baby pack it is so cute with the mini dummies and rattle and bottle...

I painted the chipboard shapes with white pearl and blue pearl paint and then used a black fine liner to go around the outlines of the shapes.

Thanks for looking - more layouts using WOW chipboard to come in the next few days...

XXX

Inspired Blueprints Sketch #69 - Baby you can drive my car

2011-04-17T23:37:00.000+10:00

I am having ago at all these different challenge blogs, I am finding it alot of fun and a great way for me to get more scrapping done.

This next layout I am about to show you is from Inspired Blueprints the sketch is below:

Here is my take on the layout:

"Baby you can drive my car"

This is a layout of Fletch and his favourite ride at Movie World.

I have used the Basic Grey paper range called Wander and have used thickers and mini alphas for the title.

I made that Bunting myself using chipboard and patterend paper!

This is a close up of the title

another shot of the title...i had to show upclose the little red car button i found at spotlight the other day.

This is the bunting I made

And here is the journaling (see i am doing it!!!)

here is a link to one of my fav Beatles songs that i think really fits this post...

Thanks for Looking

XXX

Once Upon a... Sketch Challenge 2 using some WOW chipboard

2011-04-16T13:10:00.000+10:00

Last night I was able to complete my next layout for the Once Upon a...Sketch challenge Blog.

The Criteria for the challenge was a sketch and journaling (of course) and the journaling had to be to write the reason you chose to scrap this photo.

Here is the Sketch:

And here is my take on the sketch:

The layout is called 'Crunches'

I have used the new Fancy Pants "To the Moon" Range

And below is my jornaling

I have also used some Words or Whatever chipboard on my layout the Crutches fit this layout perfectly.

I just inked the crutches and then covered them with Dimensional Magic. (love the stuff)

Thanks for looking

XXX

Show Us Your Stuff April Challenge 1

2011-04-15T11:17:00.000+10:00

For the first challenge for April on Show Us Your Stuff we had to use the colours Pink, Yellow and Blue and follow a sketch by Michelle Fowler.

Here is the Sketch...

And here is my take on the sketch...

'Clowning Around'

These photos were taken of my boys last year when they had to dress up as clowns for school for a topic they were studying at school.

I made the outfits for them out of old clothes they had.

The papers used were some old left overs I had from October Afternoon and Echo Park.

My Grandmother a few years ago gave me some quilling tools and I thought that they would help me make fantastic embellishments for this layout. The flowers i made look like firework burst...

I thought that just plain white paper was too much so i splattered pink, yellow and blue paint all over the paper just for some extra colour. I love how it turned out I'm really happy with this layout.

Thanks for Looking

XXX

Once Upon A ... Sketch April Challenge

2011-04-14T23:42:00.000+10:00

I'm not huge on Journaling on my layouts, so when I came across this fab new challenge blog I knew it would be a way for me to get more layouts done and get that journaling onto my pages...

Once Upon A ... Sketch

The first challenge was a Sketch challenge and you had to have hand written journaling of at least 25 words long.

This is the sketch:

And here is my take on the sketch:

This is a photos of little Fletcher, he was only about 2 weeks old in this picture.

I have used the New Kaisercraft range called Lullaby, I just love the blues in this range very soft, although Fletchers favorite colour is Pink...

The Background paper is Delish and its from the Royal Icing - Treats range.

This is the close up of my journaling, I dont really like my handwriting, i think thats why i dont journal as much as I should, and if i do i usually use sticker alphas.

Close up of my Green Tara roses, I have put some kindy glitz on them for a little dazzle (the pic doesn't show it up very well tho)

Had to add this tag from the range, it is so appropriate.

This is a close up of the title 'Fletcher' I have used Delish white stickers...

and around the circle I have used Kaisercraft Bling

Thanks for Looking

XXX

Be Merry

2011-04-14T20:37:00.000+10:00

Thought I would share with you a layout i have been meaning to post for some time...

Its of my lil monkeys having a photo with Santa

I used the Kaiser range Be Merry.

Here is a close up of my paper rolls...this a great way to add a little dimension to layouts.

And to end the post an xmas song i think is pretty funny..

Thanks for looking

XXX

Mummy And Me and Thirsty?

2011-04-10T21:15:00.000+10:00

Ive been MIA a bit, i have been a little unwell and just want to sleep. I have this horrible cough that makes me sound like ive been a smoker for the last 30 years of my life and temps as high as 39 degrees...

So to get back into the swing of things here is a simple layout I created titled 'Mummy & Me'

This layout is of me and my son Andrew. He ALWAYS seems to take such a fantastic photo (wish i look this good all the time)

I have used Basic Grey Papers from their range called Curio.

I have also added a Doilie from my Aunty and some Kaiser bling and a Rubon.

I have used the WOW Chipboard title 'Mummy & Me' I have inked it with white ink and then stamped over it with a script stamp in Versa Ink Pinecone.

here you can see a small flourish i inked with gold ink that is also from WOW and a handmade flower I made using calico.

This next layout I created is of Trace and I. When we went to SIA last year we had McDonalds and this happy snap of us was taken...so had to scrap it and the title...hehehe

This layout was created using Fancy Pants 'wishful Thinking' Range.

Thanks for Looking

XXX

Show us your stuff Challenge 2 for March

2011-03-30T22:22:00.000+10:00

The 2nd challenge on the SUYS blog was a Sketch challenge, below is the sketch created by Kerry Snell...

and as always you must include a handmade item on the layout.

Here is my take on the layout...

This is a photo of my 2 boys with Fletcher's God Father Keenan (they think of him as an Uncle)

This is a close up of some of the Brads I made and my stiching...

And some more brads I made...love the bird one :)

I have used the October Afternoon 'campfire' range...I just love the colours and patterns

Thanks for looking

XXX

Once Upon A... Sketch

2011-03-30T17:51:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone, I thought i would share this blog with everyone...its called Once Upon A...Sketch.

It is a new Challenge Blog and what makes this challenge Blog so different is that you must add Journaling to your layouts OR Cards...yep this challenge blog IS also for CARD MAKERS!!!

Now most of you that know me know Im not the best at journaling on my layouts infact i very rearly journal because I never know what to write and i dislike my handwriting, but im thinking i really need to record the details of the photos I am scrapping orelse they wont mean anything to anyone that sees them in the future, so i am going to attempt each challenge so i MAKE myself journal more.

They are currently running an Awesome prize entries close today 30th of March...

Here is the prize that is up for grabs...

The prize comes from My Scrapbook Nook, and is filled with the latest Emma's Shoppe from Crate Paper, My Minds Eye Stella and Rose, Webster's Trim and American Crafts ribbons and thickers...How Cool is that!!!

So go on over and have a look, Once Upon A..Sketch has their design team up so you can read all about them :)

Thanks for Looking

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Show us your stuff March challenge 1

2011-03-29T23:16:00.000+10:00

Looking on the Show us your stuff blog i fell in love with the theme for their first challenge...

**Scrap something that you cant live without**

and as always you must include a handmade item(by you or someone else)

Well most people that know me know that there is one thing in my life i just CANT LIVE WITHOUT...and that would be MUSIC. So for my entry for the 1st challenge for March I have decided to scrap...yep My IPod Nano, it holds all my favourite tunes I love...

This is the layout, i was so excited with how it turned out, i normally scrap pics of people so this was all new for me scrapping an object. When you first see this layout in person you think i have really stuck an ipod onto the layout. How i got the effect was by taking a pic of my ipod while it was on and then once printed I cut it out and mounted it up using foam.

You cant read it that well (due to bad lighting at my place atm) but the tiny bit of journaling reads:

'Without music my days would be way to boring.

I can ALWAYS find a song for ANY mood I'm in.

I wish that everyone could break into song & dance like in the MOVIES!'

Here shows off some of my stitching with my new favorite tool by We Are Memory Keepers its the Sew Easy and it is a great little tool to use. I also have here a pair of headphones, they were a little too long so i pulled them apart, made the cable shorter and then stuffed it back into the base. Easy!

Now for my hand made embellishment, I am getting really into making my own buttons and creations using Polymer clay. I don't have any tools really, i just use my hands and things i have lying around (to roll it out I've been using my pen - hehehe) so here you can see my treble clef and 3 musical notes.

And what better paper range to use for a musical inspired layout...Imaginisce's 'Live Loud'

Thanks for Looking

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Some things to share :)

2011-03-23T21:12:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,

Thought I would share 2 small canvases I have done of my two boys, Andy and Fletch.

This here is Andy, with his lil Guinea Pig Buzz.

And here is lil Fletch with his Guinea Pig Blaster - the two of them are the best of friends.

I have used Imaginisce - apple cider to do a very simple mini layout onto canvas.

The boys were thrilled with how they turned out and want me to make more, just dont think we will have enough wall space for more :(

This next layout I did ages ago, nothing flash just some coloured cardstock and HEAPS of cutting of leaves...

This photo was taken of a Koala in a tree at the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary a few years ago.

Seeing as Koalas love their Eucalyptus leaves I thought of surrounding the photo with cut out leaves to frame the Koala.

In this close up you can see some 'wattle' i have dabbed onto the layout with a small round foam brush for that 'fluffy' look that wattle has.

Thanks for looking

XXX

Shine

2011-03-09T20:28:00.000+10:00

I did this layout awhile ago but haven't posted it onto the blog so thought I would share it with you.

The photo was taken while we were at Sea World (not that you can really tell from the pic)

The story behind this layout is Fletcher never looking at the camera when you are taking a photo of him. His eyes seem to wonder everywhere but where you want them!

I have used the Bo Bunny range called

'Sun Kissed'

The photo was really bright with the yellow t-shirt Fletch was wearing so i knew these bright and funky papers would work really well together.

This is a little journaling I did, I'm not too keen on journaling but am getting better at adding it more to my layouts, i think its because i dislike my hand writing so much, some days i love how I write, but when i take my time it always looks strange to me...

This is a close up of my title the brand name of the chipboard letters i used has left my brain for the moment (when I know i will edit this post with the correct brand name)

I have placed the letters onto co ordinating plain papers to stand out on the bright purple background and then cut the excess off...

Hope you are all having a great week, I will try and post some more on the weekend...

Thanks for looking

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2 layouts with the Seaside collection

2011-03-05T22:22:00.000+10:00

Has this week just gone by fast or what???

I have had so many ideas for new layouts and other creations, ive been adding them all into an exercise book my hubby gave me because i was waking in the middle of the night with ideas and forgot them by morning...

I have been loving the 6x6 paper pads that you can get from Kaisercraft I find i can make so many different layouts just out of the one pad.

They are also great as they have specialty papers and die cuts in them.

'On The Beach'

This layout is of me and my cousin back when we were kids at a beach in Victoria.

(im the little one on the left)

I have used the 'Seaside' collection in both of the layouts you will see in this post. I loved the colouring of this collection.

Here is a close up of the arrangement i did with the flowers that were printed on a paper in the pad.

'Summer time Fun'

This layout is of my two boys in the pool (duh!) they used to love going to visit my aunty's house to swim in their pool on a hot summers day. Recently they sold their house so we wont be able to do that later when summer hits us again. :(

I have also used kaisercraft rhinestones on this layout.

So if you havent already tried using a 6x6 paper pad i would highly recommend that you have a go.

Thanks for looking

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Its moments like these...

2011-03-03T20:38:00.000+10:00

I have a new layout to share with you today...have a look below...

'Its moments like these that are Precious to me'

This is one of my favorite pics that my husband took of me and the boys at the Nerima Gardens in Ipswich.

The papers come from the Kaiser craft 'After 5' collection. Along the right hand side of the layout i have embossed a border using the stamp from the After 5 collection, embossing in and black embossing powder.

The word Precious is a chipboard word from WOW . I have embossed it through my Big Shot and have then inked it with silver ink. Really simple technique and it works really well, below is a close up of the embossed word.

Thanks for looking

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The Last day Of Summer - Kitty Kat Kisses

2011-02-28T17:58:00.000+10:00

What a day its been, up early to take the kids to school, picked up mum and went out for breakfast and then got catch up with 2 of my favorite creative girlies....Renee and Gilly at my shop, Fancy That.

Then I went shopping, shopping oh and did i mention shopping???

Picked up the little monsters from school, did some homework and now Mummy time...well i get 5 minutes at least before i know i will hear "Mum, whats for dinner? Im Starving"

So I thought i would quickly add this layout to my blog to share with you...hope you like it...

Kitty Kat Kisses

Here is Fletch with our cat 'Tabby Abby Cat' I was lying in bed early one morning and Fletch was giving her cuddles and when i got my phone out she was kissing his cheek so i just had to snap that pic...

This is a basic layout that I created using the WOW chipboard ‘Border Circles’ I painted the chipboard with Tattered Angels Glimmer Glam in Expresso Bean.

I have used basic Grey Papers from the Max and Whiskers collection and added Kaiser Bling.

I am sooo loving this new tool by We are Memory Keepers its called ‘Sew Easy’ and that is how I added the stitching to my layout. You run this tool along the paper and it perforates the holes for you. It has different attachments so you can change the type of stitch eg. Blanket, Running.

Here is a close up of the stitching on the layout...

yep just as i thought...'mum whats for dinner?' (oh well it lasted about 10 minutes at least)

So I will leave you now with a video from The Presidents of the United States of America...

KITTY

Thanks for looking

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A good nights sleep and a layout...Beach Boy

2011-02-27T13:34:00.000+10:00

Finally a Good nights sleep, thanks to Hubby being away :)

I have no snoring to deal with, its wonderful...

The boys are chilling in the lounge watching a movie and then I promised them that they could do some painting, so while the movie is on i thought i would post another layout I have done.

Fletchy loves the water so I had to use this cute pic of him for this layout I had in mind...

Beach Boy was created using the Kaiser Craft 'Seaside' Collection. I used some Maya Mist – Hydrangea Blue on my cardstock for the background as the cream was too bright on its own. On the top right hand corner I stapled some mesh - i thought the mesh looked a little like coral to tie in with the beach theme.

I used Bella chipboard letters for the title (these are great and come in different colours!)

The Starfish border comes from WOW , I covered it with Glue and sprinkled

gold glitter over it. See below for a close up..

I sneezed while doing the glitter, and it went everywhere... I thought i had cleaned it all up, but im still finding glitter attached to stuff thats on my desk.

keeping with the Beachy theme...here is a cute video i found when i was looking for the beach boys the other day...The Muppets singing Kokomo...

Thanks for looking

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Breathtaking

2011-02-24T21:00:00.000+10:00

I stumbled across this layout I did a lil while back now and forgot to post it on here.

Fletchy loves nothing more then to play with this pinwheel, i often find him on his bed blowing on it (must calm him!) in this pic he had only had it for a couple of days and couldnt put it down, so before school one morning he was outside with it, and I couldnt resist but take a picture of it

(was very happy with the pic too may I add!!!)

I have used the paper range by Echo Park called Sweet Summertime.

I titled it using the chipboard word from WOW 'Breathtaking, I painted the chipboard yellow and used the heat gun to dry it and bubble the paint job for a bit of texture. I also added some Bling to the title.

I also made 2 pinwheels to the layout because lil Fletchy is blowing one in the pic.

The photo was edited in PhotoShop so i could highlight the pinwheel in Yellow while the rest of the photo was black and white.

Thought i would end with the next video clip, one of my fav songs (not sure why) hope you enjoy too..

Steve Perry "Oh Sherry"

Thanks for Looking

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A proper lil gentleman

2011-02-09T12:14:00.000+10:00

I had some left over paper from a layout I did ages ago using the Graphic 45 'A proper Gentleman'

So I thought I would do a page with this cute picture of my son Andrew (he was only 4 in this pic, it was my Wedding Day - he looks adorable in his little suit)

I used WOW chipboard cogs and covered them with copper embossing powder.

I also used the new We are memory keepers 'Sew Easy' to create the chain for the fob watch - It is 'so easy' to use, i have used the "burst" stitch piercer.

This is one of my favorite layouts ive done :)

Thanks for looking

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Mia Frame

2011-02-08T00:05:00.000+10:00

Hello thought I would post a pic of my FIRST project I have done for the WOW Design Team...

This is my Adorable neice Mia.

I Created this frame using MDF Small Photo Frame from Words Or Whatever

I coated the edges, stand and back part of the frame with white gesso, once that was dry I then painted it with Making Memories Specialty Glaze paint – Amethyst.

I fell in love with the new Kaisercraft range called Magic Happens so I knew i had to use it for this project.

I used the Fairy Dust paper.

I used dimensional magic and Kindy Glitz to make the fairy sparkle. (can never have enough sparkle!!)

I found a cute poem which reads

"Few folk have seen a fairy,

But I found this one for you,

If you believe with all your might,

She'll make your dreams come true"

I printed the Poem onto co-ordinating paper and attached it to the right side of the frame, added a photo to the left and embellished with flower roses and then added rhinestones from Kaisercraft.

I then used white rub on lettering for the name ‘Mia’

I love it when I can scrap girly :)

More layouts and projects to come...just adding finishing touches to a couple and will post them here over the next few days..

Thanks for looking

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Show us your stuff January Blog Challenge

2011-01-24T21:23:00.000+10:00

The Show us your Stuff Blog has another 2 challenges this month,

I thought I would have a go at the first challenge.

It is another Sketch challenge from the talented Michelle Fowler and as always

you must include a handmade item on the layout.

Here is the sketch:

And below is my take on it...

And before you ask yes that is me...I would of been around 3 years of age when mum took these pictures...i loved that red handbag and wearing my beads!!!

The papers are Cosmo Cricket - Material Girl

I used a handmade doily

The little flower is made from brown paper lunchbags (even the leaves!)

and the title 'Dress Ups' chipboard is from WOW - I glimmer misted the words and used gold glitter to cover the shoes on the chipboard!

Thanks for looking

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Guess what....

2011-01-19T20:57:00.000+10:00

You are now looking at one of the Words or Whatever Design Team Members for 2011...YAY!!!
I could not believe it...
I submitted some work of mine when WOW put out a Design Team call, Ive tried out for design teams before and thought like the others...i wouldnt get in...
On Monday after lunch I logged onto Facebook to find a message that read:

"WORDS OR WHATEVER - ...I narrowed it down to TEN ladies!!! Emails have been sent out and once I hear back from the lucky ladies I will make the announcement of who has joined our Design Team!!! So if you applied, please go and check your emails!!!"

I didnt think anything of it at first, then i ran down the stairs and turned on the computer to see an email..my heart was pounding...

It was an email from WOW saying thanks for applications...as i read more i squealed with delight...much to the horror of my children who thought i had fallen over and was screaming...

I called DT (hubby -hmmm this is going to get tricky...might have to call him Dan on the blog from now on!) and he was happy for me, then called my good pal and business partner Tracey to tell her the fantastic news...then i called mum, and so went the calls to everyone (most of whom didnt understand why i was so happy!)

It was made official on Facebook later that evening, i cant wait to get started on this fantastic opportunity that Ive worked hard to get to.

The following are some of the layouts and OTP projects i submitted for the WOW DT call

'Small Boy BIG Attitude'

This layout says it all about my youngest son Fletch!

This layout uses the WOW chipboard 'attiTUDE' word, i painted this chipboard and added dimensional magic to it..

The paper range I used is from Basic Grey called 'Oliver'

I also added some of the cardboard box i was going to throw out...i love using this stuff its a great way to recycle and gives the boy layouts some edge (well i think so anyway!)

'Cherish'

This layout is a moment i will ALWAYS 'cherish' in my life, it was the day my BESTEST friend Nicole got married and I was her Maid of Honour!

I used the WOW chipboard 'Cherish' and covered it in glue and then sprinkled some Alison Ellis Glitter 'Shiraz' all over it

The flowers on the bottom left are a combination of Green tara and Prima.

Ive used a gold glitter butterfly in the flower

arrangement also (something i love to add just to give it a little more)

MDF Money Box

This was made for a kids class I was organising, the box comes flat packed and is really easy to put together.

I painted it with Kaisercraft Black paint and Making Memories Eggplant (purple)

The cute little monsters come from Bo Bunny's 'Hooligan's' Range

Thanks for looking

XXX

Show us your stuff blog challenge!

2010-12-30T22:54:00.000+10:00

I came across this new challenge Blog and thought I would have a go at their First challenge...
it is called "Show us your stuff" the addy is http://showusyourstuff.blogspot.com/

The only rule they have for each challenge is that Each submission must include a handmade or hand dyed item made by either yourself or someone else. Easy!

The first challenge for December was a sketch from Michelle Fowler with the theme of flowers
here is the sketch...

here is my take on the sketch (sorry about the photo my camera is playing up atm)

The blue flower with the orange centre is a yoyo flower i made

(i was really happy with the way it turned out too!)

I used Kaisercraft Jungle Bug papers I also used some Dimensional Magic to make the 'Lorikeets' in the title stand out and the spots on the top left hand corner.. I started with a White cardstock as my background but is was far too over powering so i used some Tattered Angels Glimmer mist (Key Lime Pie & Turquoise Blue) to create a soft background that would compliment the papers...Luv Luv Glimmer Mist!!!

Thanks for Looking...

Im walking...

2010-07-14T22:03:00.000+10:00

Went to see mr dr specialist man and he said i can walk on my foot now...but i cant run and jump or do anything to much for the next month and a half :( so still no Zumba for me...but more time for scrappin...

Thought i would post some layouts ive done...

This layout was one Tracey and I both did at SIA this year with Melissa Kennedy. It was a fantastic class and would totaly recommend doing one of her Kaisercraft classes. This layout was made use the Kaiser ' Le Chateau' range of papers, the Kaiser wooden embellishments, pearls, glimmer mist, distress paint and pic of me and hubby on our wedding day :)

This layout gave me my mojo back when this paper range was released by Kaiser. This is the Konstuct range of papers, i loved the colours that were in this range, they worked so well together. The title of this layout is 'looking for trouble' as it seems thats all Fletch can ever find, or it finds him...

This canvas layout was made using the 'Paper Boy' range by Scrap within reach.

To give the background a little somthing extra i used a stamp with some silver paint so it wasnt so solid, i found stamping on the canvas softend the colour and blended the papers well together.

The next layouts im sharing with you are from a range of kaiser papers again...this is the most used range in my albums...i love it sooo much...

'Prairie Lane' by Kaiser.

I thought i would add a personal touch to this layout and used some material from my wedding dress...

And the next layout i had to scrap a photo of my 2 bestest girls whom without i would not of had such a stress free day...

Fletch

2010-06-29T11:52:00.000+10:00

I have to be off my feet for 2 weeks after the operation i just had, so i need to use 'Crutches' Lil Fletch keeps calling them 'Crunches' so cute.

Here is a Pic of Fletch trying to use my 'Crunches' :)

Here is a double page layout I did awhile ago,

Fletch doesnt like to do much with Daddy, he is more a Mummy's Boy so it was great to be able to see him 'Helping daddy'

I used October Afternoon Papers, Weathervane collection. I love using October Afternoon ranges, i would have to say they are one of my faves :)

Fletch has been watching Curious George, he loves the movie so i thought i would share my fav song from the soundtrack by Jack Johnson, its called Upside Down.

Baby Mia

2010-06-28T15:05:00.000+10:00

Thought I would share a photo of the most cutest baby I know, MIA. She is my Bestest friend Nicole and her Husband Glens latest edition. And I am proud to say I am her Adopted Aunty :)

Mia had been asleep the whole time I was visiting, just as she was getting changed I was able to snap this cute shot of her eyes open.

Awww she is sooo Sweet, here is a pic of me and Mia.

Now to the Crafty Side of things...Here are the Pics of some of the gifts I made for Mia.

These are the Kaiser Drawers, they turned out fantastic. I used the Airy Fairy paper range to complete this, and LOTS of Kindy Glitz!

This is the Kaiser tissue Box I also prettied up for Mias Room, again using the Airy Fairy paper range.

Nicole and Glen LOVED them.