Seem to be on a Roll....

Scrapping wise, at least - I created this layout because I was just so inspired by the new Basic Grey range, Oxford..love the colours, and patterns - just perfect for masculine and school layouts!  I actually stenciled the Harlequin pattern on the lighter paper, to match the maroon and gold paper....I had a Crafter's Workshop Template to do it....I just love this photo of Connor - such a cheeky grin, and so him!!

I did this layout using a photo of my step-niece's Babies...they are gorgeous children - and the girl looks so much like Bianca did at that age, it's scarey.  I used Bo Bunny's Gabrielle range - and some gorgeous Prima and Kaisercraft flowers, and some Prima Bling....I used last week's Colour Room challenge as inspiration - but couldn't upload it to their gallery, sadly:(

I have also made an early start on challenges - lol - this one I did for Scrapbook Savvy's July Sketch challenge - it is an awesome sketch, and I've used the gorgeous October Afternoon Rocket Age range - and it's fast becomming an all time fave, I can tell you!!  Haha!  How many times do I say that???

Thanks for popping by my blog - don't forget to leave a comment, I love reading them:)
I won't be posting much in the next few days - I am getting things ready to have my first stall at the Troppo markets Mackay - selling handmade embellishment, canvases, ready-made pages and kits.... trying to get rid of my considerable stash in a profitable way - haha!

Cheers.

A Little Late, I know....

To enter the June Scrap The Boys....but this is what I did for it.
The challenge was to use Teal, Red, Yellow and White - I just love using brights, so I jumped at the chance.  I used a firm favourite - Echo Park Paper Company..they do brights soooo well.
I made the little banner at the bottome of the photo - and made the sun from some scrap paper as well.  Connor really is my little ray of sunshine in the day, he is such a bright, happy little personality - even though, at times I would love him to not be so, ummmm noisy - I love having him around while he's on school holidays, and I'm enjoying spending special time with him.
Love you, little man!!!

Scrappy Goodness From Scrapbook Savvy

This month, I have been lucky enough to be Guest Designer over at Scrapbook Savvy.  Sar sent me the truely stunning We're Savvy kit to play with.
It is absoulutely beautiful - full of gorgeous Vintagey - Inspired Goodness.  The Papers are from the NEW range of Cosmo Cricket - Odds and Ends, plus some sweet cabouchens, and Martha Stewart doilies... 
This layout would have to be one of my favourites from this year - I just love it.  The photo is of my Mum and her big sis, Elaine.  I handmade all the flowers, and added a few leaves and pearls from my stash.

With this one, I stuck with a Vintage feel - but added a few masculine touches - I wanted to continue the them of old-fashioned games, so I made a little kite from the papers and twine in the kit.  The buttons came from my stash.

I love the whimsical feel of this photo - which I altered in Lightroom - so I did something I don't usually do, and added flowers to Connor's layout.  I handmade some paper roses, and also made flowers using a scallop punch,  Scallop punch flowers are gorgeous - turn out looking very Priam - ish - I just love them!!
I also added some lace and some Kaisercraft flowers from my stash.  The butterflies were punched out of scrap bit of paper from the kit.

Well, that's it from my - hope I've inspired you!
If you would like a stepxstep posted for the scallop flowers, let me know in your comments, and I'll post one. 
Cheers - Happy Scrapping!

Oh My Goodness.....

I have been so very very slack in blogland - I do apologise. Truthfully, I've been rather tied up on facebook that actually popping things on my blog - I will endeavour to amend this situation.

Just last week I played along in the Handmade Cybercrop at Scrapbook Savvy.

This was Anthea's challenge - we had to make 7 Handmade flowers.......mty layout has 8 so I hope the criterea was at least 7 flowers - LOL!

I altered this photo in Lightroom, which is a whole heap of fun to play with, pity my free subscription ended - simply must add that to my wishlist...tehe... I used Pink Paislee paper, and hand made all the paper flowers - must say, I love the larger ones...I used a scallop circle punch, and it is so easy to do.....

Renee's challenge was to make a banner. I scrapped this photo of Connor at last year's Mackay show.... having his first bight of fairy floss. It was at the Sugar Cane pavillion, and it was just so melt in the mouth. I made this banner using ribbon and paper from the OA 5$Dime collection - man I love that range.....

This is the layout I did for Sara's challenge - to make a mask and use it.... I had previously made this mask from chippy stars for a layout not long ago, so I reused it for this one...... Photo of Connor on Australia Day this year, using Bo Bunny Block Party range. I've had this range for so long, and I've just started using it. I am making a real effort to either use up or pass on old scrapping stuff - just sick of mess all around me IYKWIM...anyway I loved this range - especially the colours - so much there was no way I was going to pass this one on, so I've made an effort to use it up...lol..

I have also been away at my very first Retreat. Organised by the lovely Tracey from Magical Memories, it was such a wonderful time away - I had a fantastic time, and just loved everything about it...I even scrapped haha!!

This layout I started - here you'll see I've used the same range and maskas the above layout.....

I don't often scrap layouts of myself - but this is one of me as a little girl. I have used some gorgoeus Webster's paper, and Prima and Kaisercraft flowers - the little fence is a Dusty Attic one.... Just Inked and Embossed with Tim Holtz goodies....

This is the first layout I did at the retreat - still not sure about it...photo is of Connor on this gorgeous old Sugar Cane steam train in Bundaberg....at the Botanical gardenes...although he has other interests now, he still loves trains......

October Afternoon Sketch Challenge

I managed to get October Afternoon's Sketch challenge done last night - used their Seaside range, which is a beautiful range - and a couple of other bits n pieces - etsy finds!

Just Pottering Around......

Last weekend was a huge one for Cybercrops - Scrapboutique had a fantastic cybercrop running, and I did this layout for the fabulous Sketch challenge set by the lovely Sonia, using a sketch by Anam Stubbington. I am quickly joining the Echo Park fanclub by the way - just love the bright colours in their ranges.

Chels ran a fabulous Roast too - and this is the layout I did, somehow I had REAL problems following the instructions - must be the teacher in me - haha! I used a portrait photo instead of a landscape - D'oh instant problems there - haha! Also got left and right mixed up - double D'oh!!

Over at Chookscraps, my lovely friend Shara hit us with a surprise challenge - this was my take on it, we had to use pastel colours (gasp!!) an animal element, and at least 5 pieces of ribbon. I used Pink Paislee Daily Junke - I just love this range, the design of the papers is just so funky in a shabby, whimsical way.

Let's not forget the Amazing Chook Race I am currently participating in - this layout was done for the 2nd leg - New Zealand. We had to use Black Cardstock as a base, doodling and a bird as an element. I actually made the lollipop flowers myself, with Denim and scrap pps.

Last but not lease, this is my entry into the monthly sketch challenge at Anna's Craft Cupboard. The sketches are always done by the lovely and talented Wendy Smith. I love this layout - and I think these papers - Fancy Pants Beach Bum are going to be an all-time favourite!

Cybercrop at Chookscraps

If you are looking for a fabulous, friendly forum to join in a fun-filled cybercrop, head over to Chookscraps. A Cybercrop is in progress this weekend - and the challenges are wonderful. Bingo is on tonight - so check it out!! This is the layout I did for Challenge 1 - have to use photos smaller than 6x4, stitching on the layout, distressing and alliteration in your title: This one was for Challenge 2 - we had to use brown and black somewhere, have an element partially hidden, a combinations of buttons, flowers and brads 7 times, and add something to your photo. Challenge 3 was a little tricky for me - as it is to scraplift one of my layouts - lol - so instead, I scraplifted this lovely layout of Shara's. Challenge 4 is a card challenge. You have to work from a sketch. This is the card I made as a sample: Finally, this is my layout I did for the DT challenge - yep, I am a Guest DTer there this month, and I must say, I am having an absolute ball!! The criteria were to use a black, white, pink, lime and orange colour scheme, 5 pieces of ribbon, doodling, and NO bling. This is what I did. The photo is of my adorable great-niece Eva. She is a divine little beauty, so it is so easy to scrap her!! Hehe!

Anyways, that's it from me - don't forget to check out the cybercrop at Chookscraps this weekend - all challenges are due in on Friday, so you still have heaps of time to do them!

Thanks for stopping by!