February Scrapmatts Post

Hello everyone, If you head on over the the Scrapmatts blog you can see my latest post all about some of the new Stencil Designs that Scrapmatts have created.

They are fantastic stencils and there are so many to choose from, I have created 4 different projects using 4 of the new stencils.

Here is a little sneak peek of what you will find on the post...

Click HERE to see my post...

thanks for stopping by

XXX

January #yearofphotoschallenge

So I have decided to join in with the Facebook group Year of Photos Challenge

Most years when I have tried to do these I have lost interest by day 5, but this group is laid back and you can upload your pics any day or in any order. 

Here is the list of January 2016

Below are my photos for the challenge

Thanks for looking

xxx

January - Pilot

Kraft + January Challenge - Photograph

So I thought what better way to get back into scrapping by having ago at some of the challenges found on Blogs. January has been really busy so I was only able to complete one. The Kraft+ challenge was the one that really stood out for me this month and it was on my MUST DO THIS list!

I hate my hand writing, I think it looks just plain awful, i usually use stickers and alphas to tell the story so this was a real challenge for me.

Photograph

Most people that know me, know my love for music and lyrics and i thought that I could write lyrics to one of my favorite Ed Sheeran songs - Photograph.

I also love the line about ripped jeans so used on old back pocket off some old jeans as a feature on the layout.

Close ups....

Thanks for looking

xxx

Photograph - Ed Sheeran

2016

Ill be honest, Scrapbooking has taken a bit of a back seat for the last 6 months, after teaching at the June craft Show in Brisbane I had to focus on my family and home.

Over the Christmas break it has been flat out at my place, Andy went to Jamboree for Scots and had a fantastic time, Im so glad that we could give him the opportunity, and i think he has grown from the experience. 

He starts school tomorrow, he has been appointed one of the class mentors which is fantastic, and shows how far he has come along with his schooling and interaction with others.

Andy when he arrived home from Jamboree

Fletch started High school on Wednesday. He is in Year 7 now and had a really good first day.

I was so impressed by the teachers at the school on the first day. they all knew about his disability and needs...including the level coordinator!!!  

Fletch says he wants to be a Vet Nurse, so we are all trying to help him to set goals so he will be able to achieve this!

Fletch has also started a little spot on the Morning Radio show with Ruby on 92.9 Voice FM in Toowoomba called 'The world according to Fletcher'.

Fletch all ready for school

So now that both the boys are back at school, I will be able to get a routine started and include some 'me' time for Scrapbooking!

I have been working on a few crafty projects but they are not finished yet, but i will share them when they are ready!

I am also taking part in the #yearofphotochallenge through a facebook group, I will also be sharing all pics on my blog, but will do them as an end of month bumper post :)

So let 2016 begin... (January was my practice month....)

I'll Be Fine - Clairy Browne & The Bangin' Rackettes

(love this song, Josh Thomas uses it as his opener for 'Please Like Me')

Scrap the Boys March DT Challenge layout - Brothers

This month on Scrap the boys the challenge is to interpret the following sketch...

Here is my take on the Challenge...

I was also able to sneak some Scrapmatts pieces onto this layout...can you see them?

Scrapwords, Chevrons and one of the newest items...Circle mesh!

Entries are due by March 31st 2015, make sure you upload them to the Scrap the Boys blog!

Thanks for looking

XXX

Hey Brother - Avicii

Scrapmatts creations for Feb

Hellooooo, thought I would share my Scrapmatts creations incase you missed them on their blog!

i decided on doing some Valentine's Day inspired projects for this month.

First up I would like to share with you a tag...

'Bee Mine'

I created a mixed media background using strips of different patterend paper, washi tape, plasteres tape, Gesso and Dylusions colour sprays.

The Scrapmatts pieces I have used are the fab new CB5122 Hexagon Mesh 01, CB1085 Keys 02, and CB1159 Hearts 05

My 2nd share is a little heart hanging I created for DT and Me.

'Forever Love'

I have used Scrapmatts chipboards CB3006 Mini Heart Tray and CB1189 Scrapwords 01..... I have also used the CB026 #7 Butterfly Charm.

My final share  is a Mini Canvas

'Love/Life'

I created a mixed media background and used CB5019 Nested Shapes 05 and CB4009 Butterflies 02. I have heat embossed both pieces.

Thanks for looking 

xxx

Boyzone - Love me for a reason

We call them Fletcher-isms - Scrap the Boys FEB DT Layout

This month on Scrap the Boys the challenge is to create a layout on the theme 'Out of their mouths'

This is my layout...

Fletcher says the darnedest things at times. He always has his teachers in fits of giggles with his view on things, so we decided to call them Fletcherisms.

There are still a few days left to get your entry in for this challenge, so make sure you head on over to Scrap The Boys and join in!

Say, Say, Say - Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson