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!

Scrap the Boys

Scrap the Boys is back - Yay!! Love this challenge site - it is awesome!! This month, the challenge was to pick a moment in time and scrap about it, using the date/time as the title. I chose 7.30 pm - Connor's bedtime, I love this time - it's a time to snuggle and talk about his day, and to share something we both love - books..... Hope this moment can last forever....

Cybercrop Fun...

I had a wonderful time last weekend playing along at Chook Scraps March Cybercrop.
This layout is one I did actually start for the cybercrop, but didn't quite get it finished in time to upload (D'oh). It is Connor and his little friend from another house in our Court. They have a wonderful little friendship, and I am really happy that he has found a little friend so close by:0)
I have used the new Basic Grey Hello Luscious range - and it really does live up to its title!!



I also used some Tim Holtz metal bits and pieces, which I altered with some Dabbers - my favourite paint at the moment!! Haha!!
If you think there is a common pattern of me using Tim Holtz bits and pieces, you're right - I am totally addicted to his products!! LOL!



This layout was for Challenge 1 - I used one of my all-time favourite photos, a vintage one of my Pa (Grandfather) at around age 18. I love vintage photos - and this one has always fascinated me, as it was taken in a well known area of my hometown, and if you look closely at the background, it really captures an era so well. I also happen to think Pa looks so dapper!! No wonder my Nanna fell in love with him, and stayed so devoted to him.... oh, the fact that he was a wonderful husband and provider probably helped too!




The next layout was for Challenge 3. I am TOTALLY in love with this range at the moment - Prima Botanical. I love the colours, and the Steampunk theme it has running through it allows me to carry boys layouts pretty well.
Here, I used lots of techniques - stitching, distressing, stamping and embossing. I sprayed the cogs with Glimmermist, then painted some Glimmer Glam on them......



Here is a close up of a flower I made. I love how it turned out, and will definately make more in the future.... I used an EK Success scallop punch, and once the flower was made, I coated the edges of the petals with glue, and dipped them in Twinklets Diamond Dust - I think it looks very "Primaish" don't you??



Ok, well I am now off to play in some Scrapbook Savvy Cybercrop challenges, and get things ready for their Blind Scrap tonight!
Cheers - don't forget to leave some love, I love reading your comments!

Yay - My Mojo is Back!!!

Well, it seems after taking a short leave of absence, my mojo has returned - in the last week, I've managed to scrap 6 layouts - Yay!!!

This was the February Sketch Challenge at Anna's Craft Cupboard, done be the fabulously talented sketch master Wendy Smith:0)

I loved the February Boy Kit at Scrapbook Savvy - the greens, reds and neutrals really sparked my creative interest, hehe!

I did this layout during the Blind Scrap over at Scrapbook Savvy's Cybercrop last weekend.

It was Cybercrop time at Chookscraps last weekend too - and this was the layout I did for Challenge 1.... Pity I didn't get a chance to upload it in time... "roll eyes"

Finally, this is the layout I did for the Chookscraps Guest DT competition. Criteria was to use Handmade flowers, the colours green and black, string, and to feature negative space.

That's it for me at the moment - I may actually do even more scrapping later tonight - maybe make a start on this month's challenges... haha!

Cheers, please feel free to leave some scrappy love:0)

February Kraft It Up

Well it's the end of the month, and that means it is challenge time - this is the layout I did for Kraft It Up.....


We had to use this colour combination:



I loved this combination - and this is what I came up with......

That's it for now - I'll come back tomorrow to share more;0)