Scossie Jane

Lime Tart - A La Tarte

noreply@blogger.com (Scossie Jane) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:19:00 +0000

This is the Lime Tart 'A La Tarte' kit from May - isn't it gorgeous.....

But, what to do with it?

I have been wanting to scrap these photo's of darling MIL and my dad from our wedding two years ago, and just never got around to it - theses papers presented the perfect opportunity....

The papers are Prima "Flirty Little Secret" and the bling swirl is also Prima - together they are just beautiful....

Everything on the layouts was in the kit , as always.....

Kept Dad's layout a bit simpler, being a man and all that - no flowers, no bling, but used the flocked patterned paper, gorgeous....

My Mum and Andy's Dad are no longer with us, thus only the two layouts of our parents....

So , that finishes off the kits for May, but I still have the cards made from the scraps....

Will post them soon....

And the new sketch is up at SOUS (www.stuckonusketches.blogspot.com) , don't you just love this hobby of ours....

Til next time....

TTFN

Jane xx

House Mouse

noreply@blogger.com (Scossie Jane) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:38:00 +0000

An extra wee project from me.....

My good blogging friend Curt over at www.curtsplayhouse.blogspot.com has become part of the Design Team over at House Mouse.....

If you have not come across these most adorable little characters, you must be hibernating....

Anyway, the latest challenge over at www.housemouse-challenge.blogspot.com is this adorable little double pocket bag.....

When I was visiting Curt's blog I fell in love with his project and had to have a go myself. This is what I came up with.....

Papers used are Making Memories Fa La La and ribbons from stash.....

The stamp, is of course, a House Mouse stamp called "Christmas Tale".....

The House Mouse site directs you to full instructions for making the little bag and then the fun is to decorate it.....

Granddaughter # 1 loves it, she's carrying a load of buttons around in it as we speak!!!!

Thanks Curt for your inspiration xx

TTFN

Jane xx

SOUS # 8

noreply@blogger.com (Scossie Jane) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:23:00 +0000

This weeks sketch over at www.stuckonusketches.blogspot.com has been provided by the very talented Beggahuna....

Her sketches are beautiful - had not come across her work prior to this, think I will be using more of her sketches in the future....

So, this is my take on SOUS sketch # 8....

DGD # 3 and lots of flowers - again!!! Papers are Collage Press 'Margot' collection and Creative Imaginations....

Stamps - Inkadinkadoo (love that word) - Dot Flourishes, Prima - Journaling Stamps, Stamp-It - Butterfly. All stamping heat embossed with black embossing powder....

Flowers and buttons from stash (YAY!!!!) and title with American Crafts Thickers....

Reasonably happy with this layout - lots of flowers again - I just don't seem to have an eye for placing flowers in a particularly pleasing way - the sketch made it look so easy - maybe should have used smaller flowers - no mind.

Managed to use some buttons too, bought bags of them way back, and maybe use a couple at a time, but it is nice to have the colours you want to hand...

So, that's me again for the time being....

Be back soon, til then

TTFN

Jane xx

Lime Tart - May Half Tart

noreply@blogger.com (Scossie Jane) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0000

This is the Half Tart Kit from Lime Tart from May this year (the pile of pizza boxes is reducing - slowly LOL)....

The papers are Wisteria from Basic Grey - as if you didn't recognise them!! Love the colours in this range - and had just the photo's of DGD # 1 to hand ready to scrap....

The title "Little Sparkle" and the butterflies were cut on Cricut from the Tinkerbell & Friends cartridge....

The flowers from my trusty Retro Flower EK Success punch - love the tiny wee buttons....

And a few wee pearls to the butterflies bodies - too easy...

Second layout is again adorable DGD # 1....

Nothing too complicated (or too taxing on the old brain cells!) Let the papers and the photo speak for themselves....

Everything on both layouts from the kit, no additions, love it....

Click on the blinkie on the left to go over to Lime Tart and have a look at the latest kits - yummy - mine are in a pizza box, on a shelf, waiting....

Thanks for dropping by - working on my layout for the latest sketch over at SOUS (www.stuckonusketches.blogspot.com) it's a cracker....

See you soon...

TTFN

Jane xx

SOUS Sketch # 7

noreply@blogger.com (Scossie Jane) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:14:00 +0000

Here is sketch # 7 from over at www.stuckonusketches.blogspot.com

I continued with the Hallowe'en theme of the sketch and came up with this....

Youngest Granddaughter bringing the pumpkin round to me for carving the day before Hallowe'en...

I have used more of the MME 'the spider's web' collection papers and tag....

The swirl down the left was cut using Jac paper - the tulip border at 3" from Storybook, attached to the layout and then covered with Doodlebug glitter in tangerine (the orange glitter I rushed out to buy four sketches ago!!!)

The stamps are from MM 'Spellbound' set - except the postage image top right which is Pink Paislee 'Twilight' set....

I have used KindyGlitz in black opal around the outside cardstock....

Another layout complete - loving these sketches from SOUS - definitely using up some of the stash and huge collection of stamps - lovin' it....

That's it for now, til next time....

TTFN

Jane xx

Lime Tart - Full Tart

noreply@blogger.com (Scossie Jane) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:16:00 +0000

This is the Lime Tart - Full Tart, from May - finally made time to have a play....

The papers are My Mind's Eye 'Bloom & Grow' and the large white sheets (which are obviously difficult to photograph) are Heidi Swapp Invisibles including the alphabet....

I have used only products provided in the kit for these four layouts....

This first one is DGD #1 and DGD #2, taken when we were home in Scotland last November....

This large flower was in the kit, as is....

Using the Heidi Swapp Invisibles alphabet, I used the ink pad to go over the chosen letters, then gave it a wipe with a tissue, to clean the resist bits (dots) and voila! any colour you want to match your project....

Next, is a photo of my wee brother and our Great Aunt Liz, back in 1966.....

The Heidi Swapp Invisibles again, love the intricate designs on the 12x12 sheet, which I cut up and used two different ink colours to highlight them - aren't they gorgeous....

The title 'Memories' is cut on Cricut from Home Decor at 1 3/4" ....

The journaling is computer generated....

Layout #3 is DGD #1 again, with The Tilt, she went through a stage that every time Granny brought out the camera her head had to fall over to the side!!! "It's like this Granny" she would say.....

Heidi Swapp Invisibles alphabet again, this time inked in pink....

And, finally, DGD #1 again....

This time I used a tutorial from Nanne over at Stuck On U Sketches for the flower - cut from Graphically Speaking on the Cricut - there are four layers, the petals were scored on my Scor-Pal, some inking, and a beautiful bloom....

So, head on over to www.stuckonusketches.blogspot.com for the tutorial for the flower....

You will need to scroll back to the post from 23rd September - thanks Nanne xx

Visit Nanne's blog at www.nannes-creations.blogspot.com ....

She does some amazing stuff with the Cricut and is one of the four designers from SOUS....

So, there we have it - four layouts and some cards still to post, from one kit - the Half Tart and A La Tarte for May still to come....

Thanks for dropping by....

TTFN

Jane xx

SOUS Sketch #6

noreply@blogger.com (Scossie Jane) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:14:00 +0000

Here I am with the latest sketch challenge over at www.stuckonusketches.blogspot.com

What an opportunity to delve into the enormous stash of flowers I have, although I'm not sure it's too many flowers for any one layout - bit of an eyefull....

I have used a mixture of Prima flowers (the most gorgeous flowers on the planet....) and Kaiser flowers and bling (beautiful...)

The papers are Imaginisce 'Fairest of Them All' range, which, of course, were just waiting for this photograph (I think some of these companies have a second sight as to what photographs we are taking LOL!!)...

I chose the photograph first (DGD #1), and then went to see what I had in my stash to go with the sketch and the layout, and voila - Perfect....

The little carriage is an Imaginisce stamp from the same range and the 3 tags are Making Memories....

I enjoyed this sketch, but still not sure about all those flowers....

Thanks for dropping by...

TTFN

Jane xx

Over The Top Award

noreply@blogger.com (Scossie Jane) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:33:00 +0000

Thank you to Kaye over at www.kayescraftyplace.blogspot.com for this great award....

Thank you so much Kaye for thinking of me - it is great to read everyone's answers....

The rules are: I need to pass this award on to five people, post on their blogs to let them know I left this award, and then I need to answer this list of questions in ONE word....

Here goes -

1. Where is your cell phone? Around

2. Your hair? Straight

3. Your mother? Heaven

4. Your father? Scotland

5. Your favourite food? Whopper

6. Your dream last night? Weird

7. Your favourite drink? Coca Cola

8. Your dream/goal? Retirement

9. What room are you in? Study

10. Your hobby? DUH!!!! - Scrapbooking

11. Your fear? Spiders

12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Retired

13. Where were you last night? "This Is It" (Michael Jackson)

14. Something that you aren't? Retired

15. Muffins? Yuck!!

16. Wish list item? Gypsy

17. Where did you grow up? RAF - all over the world

18. Last thing you did? Scrapbook

19. What are you wearing? Jammies

20. Your TV? Off

21. Your pets? None

22. Friends? Lots

23. Your life? Content

24. Your mood? Happy

25. Missing someone? Son (Scotland)

26. Vehicle? Tucson

27. Something you're not wearing? Shoes

28. Your favourite store? Scrappy

29. Your favourite colour? Red

30. When was the last time you laughed? Today

31. Last time you cried? Last night - MJ

32. Your best friend? Scotland

33. One place that I go over and over? WORK!!

34. Facebook? No

35. Favourite place to eat? Burger King (Hungry Jack's here in WA)

So, there we go - now I need to pass this to 5 blogging friends who haven't already received it....

Sharli at www.mesamemories.blogspot.com
Carole at www.crayola58a.blogspot.com
Lynn at www.beautifuldelightsblog.blogspot.com
Scrappinlil at www.scrappinlilscreativeside.blogspot.com
Tammara at www.formyluvofcrafting.blogspot.com

So, thanks again Kaye for this award....

TTFN

Jane xx

Triple Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Scossie Jane) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:26:00 +0000

Here we go with the new sketch over at www.stuckonusketches.blogspot.com

This week SOUS has joined up with another two sites to make a Triple Challenge....

The sites are - www.practicalscrappers.com - their challenge is to use at least 3 ribbons...

and www.frosteddesigns.blogspot.com - their challenge is to use an owl....

So, we are able to combine all 3 in one project, or make 3 different projects - well, I'm lucky to have the time to do one, let alone three, so I have combined the three challenges into this one layout of my darling granddaughters....

I have used Kaiser 'Child's Play' collection and ribbons and the cutest owl (I think) from Cricut Happily Ever After cut at 3" - the swirl he is sitting on is from Home Decor at 2"....

So, pop on over to Practical Scrappers and Frosted Designs and enjoy....

Til next time

TTFN

Jane xx

Hallowe'en

noreply@blogger.com (Scossie Jane) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:26:00 +0000

Just a few photo's from Hallowe'en yesterday.....

So much for me buying orange glitter for this Hallowe'ens scrap pages - DGD #1 was a pink strawberry!!!

But, what a gorgeous little strawberry....

A few decorations for the occasion....

A strawberry and her little sister.....

This is DGD #3 delivering the pumpkin to Granny for carving....

Before we begin....

And, the finished pumpkin....

DGD #1 said she didn't want a scary face on her pumpkin - so, I came up with this cute little face - she seemed quite happy with it....

So, another Hallowe'en over, and only one trick or treater (two if you include DGD). As this is still a new, developing estate, and the Australians don't seem to embrace Hallowe'en the way we Brits and the Americans do, it came as no surprise....

Maybe next year things will improve, and the trick or treaters will be out in force.....

DGD enjoyed herself....

Now, just to do some pages - in pink, not orange....

TTFN

Jane xx

SOUS # 4

noreply@blogger.com (Scossie Jane) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:58:00 +0000

Here is sketch # 4 over at www.stuckonusketches.blogspot.com

And here is my interpretation of it....

I have used SEI 'Alpine Frost' papers....

The title was cut on Cricut from the Storybook cart at 1 1/2 inches....

The tab inserts from Graphically Speaking at 5 1/4 inches, with two of the smaller tabs reduced in width on Design Studio....

The layout without the tabs in situ....

Was able to get an extra 7 photographs onto the layout and quite a bit of journaling...

The story of 'Santa Street' - click on the picture to enlarge it to read....

I actually found this quite a hard sketch to work from - the papers nearly did the page themselves in the end. All I changed was the positioning of the photograph, because of the direction DGD #1 is facing - didn't want her looking out of the layout....

These photo's were taken Christmas Eve 2008 - the photo's are not the best, I have no delusions that because I scrap I am suddenly a great photographer....

The lights are way more brilliant than these photo's give justice to - the street is absolutely amazing - maybe one day I will venture into the world of the SLR....

So, on December 24th 2009, we will be off to Santa Street again - maybe this years photo's will do the decorations and lights justice, but somehow I think not....

Watch this space....

'Til next time....

Thanks for dropping by and all the lovely comments I love reading....

TTFN

Jane xx

SOUS # 3

noreply@blogger.com (Scossie Jane) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:53:00 +0000

Here I am with my take on the 3rd sketch over at www.stuckonusketches.blogspot.com

And - I'm not too late for MckLinky..... Yay .......

I have used MME (My Mind's Eye) papers - the spider's web collection - aren't they gorgeous, just perfect for a scary photo - way scary photo!!!!! ........LOL

The small rectangles of paper down the left side of the photo were cut from the packaging - I bought this range as a pack - gives you a sheet of each double sided paper in the range and a full sheet of tags and embellishments - excellent value - so, the sheet on the front of the package, with the little pictures of each sheet within the pack was perfect to chop up for this layout - so much for using up my stash - now I'm using the packaging as well !!!!!!!

The spider's web was cut at 5" on Cricut from Paper Doll Dress Up (PDDU) cartridge and the wee spider at 3 1/2" (PDDU) using Jac paper and then glittered green. I had wanted to make him an orange spider, but, did I have orange glitter, NOOOO.

I thought, I'll wait til tomorrow to finish and go and buy orange glitter. Then, I thought, no, I'll miss MckLinky again - too risky......

So, he's a green spider - just noticed, damn, I meant to put googly eyes on him - so, you'll have to imagine him with googly eyes - way scary, just like the scary photo of DGD #1 from Hallowe'en 2008....

This was the best photo taken - two year olds don't like photo's....

The pumpkins were cut at 4" (PDDU) and the crow at 3 1/2" (PDDU) - isn't he a cute crow....

The title is computer generated and the 'trick or treat' stamp is Making Memories - Spellbound set ....

DD has DGD's costume for this Hallowe'en, but won't let me see it (how mean) - so I'll have to wait for a couple of weeks - so I have no idea....

Meanwhile - I'm away out to buy orange glitter......

Just in case......

TTFN

Jane xx

SOUS - Too Late!!

noreply@blogger.com (Scossie Jane) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:16:00 +0000

This is my take on the second sketch over at www.stuckonusketches.blogspot.com

However - I am too late to submit.....

Here come the excuses.....

The beginning of the week was work, my shifts are all over the place, including weekends, as a nurse we never work the same shifts two weeks in a row (why has nursing always been this way) - and by the middle of the week I was beginning to suffer from the flu......

I just felt so awful, stuffed head, aching muscles, just couldn't get it together at all - so spent a couple of days in bed feeling really sorry for myself, as one does, and then voila, finished the layout, and Mr Linky was closed.....

So, I thought, seeing as how I actually managed to finish it, I would post it here anyway.

The papers are MME Front Porch collection.

The title was cut on Cricut using Cursive 101 at 1 1/2"

The two flourishes are from Home Decor at 2 1/2" and 3".

The scalloped frame around the photo was from an old Sizzix die which I put through my Big Shot.

I am now going to get started on sketch # 3 before anything happens.....

TTFN

Jane xx

Lime Tart Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Scossie Jane) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:05:00 +0000

Notice the wee blinkie on the left?? I could have finished four layouts in the time it took me to get that thing onto my blog - still very much a novice in the techie world - no mind....

It's from Lime Tart - the kits I subscribe to every month (or should I say the pizza boxes that are piling up that contain the most gorgeous and delectable products in them)....

I am currently working on my May kits - so I am getting there SLOWLY....

Well, anyway, they now have a Challenge Tuesday, and the current PRIZE up for grabs is the

NOVEMBER FULL TART KIT......

Now we subscribers haven't seen it yet (duh, it's October - well, I think it is, time just goes sooooo fast - what is it 10 weeks to Christmas AAAAARGGGHHHH)

But, what I can tell you is that every single kit I have received this year has been fantastic - taking me out of my box with amazing papers and complementary embellishments, including wood block stamps, ribbons, buttons, flowers, etc all beautifully co-ordinated - just what a busy scrapper needs....

So head on over to the Zest Blog and enter this weeks challenge....

www.limetart.com/zestblog/

TTFN

Jane xx

PS - Happy Birthday to my DS - love you, miss you, MUM xxxxxx
(He lives in Scotland, I live in Australia)

Lime Tart Cards # 2

noreply@blogger.com (Scossie Jane) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:11:00 +0000

Here I am with my second lot of cards made entirely from the scraps of my Lime Tart April kits...

For these cards I went to the card sketch site at www.mojomonday.blogspot.com for inspiration - scrolling back to their April sketches....

And this is what I came up with....

The first sketch was dated 6th April....

and my take on it - not too keen on the papers - but I wasn't going to throw them out....

Second sketch is from 13th April....

Sketch 3 dated 20th April....

Next sketch dated from 27th April....

And then onto the May sketches ('cause there were only four Monday's in April!!) - this one from 4th May....

And the last of the sketches dated 11th May....

Finally, a card made without a sketch - I had these last two pieces of paper and the stickers remaining - nothing that fitted into a sketch - so I just put them together with my last flower and leaf from the kit - and came up with this - used every last drop!!!!!

Hope you like them, not too sure of some of them, but hey, used up the bits....

On a final note - I have been given an award by the beautiful Sandy over at www.detailsbysandy.blogspot.com will post it next visit - in the meantime Sandy, thank you xx

Already working on Lime Tart May kits - would you believe the October kit is now here - do you think I will ever catch up?????

Also working on a layout for the new sketch site at www.stuckonusketches.blogspot.com - using up my stash - way cool - go have a look....

So until next time,

TTFN

Jane xx

Stuck On U Sketches

noreply@blogger.com (Scossie Jane) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:16:00 +0000

Hi everybody, this is a new avenue for me, I have decided to play along with a brand new sketch site Stuck On U Sketches and this is my layout for their very first sketch...

It is a weekly sketch challenge, and I am hoping it will get me to use some of my stash....

I have had this Basic Grey Two Scoops paper forever (when did this range come out), always saving it for just the right photo....

So, this is the right photo - DGD #1 turned 3 in August and I adore this photograph of her, she was sitting patiently waiting for her birthday cake to arrive....

Hope you like it, and pop over to Stuck On U Sketches and maybe have a go too....

Til next time

TTFN

Jane xx

Addit:- OK, can't seem to get this link thing to work (trying it for the first time....) I have highlighted the name Stuck On U Sketches, clicked on link, typed in blog address, clicked OK and voila the name changes colour, all seems OK. But, when I click on the brown name above, link appears broken - help, please xx

The blog address is www.stuckonusketches.blogspot.com this works OK - so until I can get a handle on this linking stuff, use this to go to their site xx

Lime Tart - April #3

noreply@blogger.com (Scossie Jane) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 06:24:00 +0000

Here I am again with the last of the three Lime Tart kits from April - the Half Tart kit....

Again, I have added nothing to the layouts except what was provided in the kit - I managed two layouts....

This first one is DGD #1 on the way to the park with DH - Grumpy!! She calls us Granny and Grumpy.... You will need to click on the photo to read the title, which is on the file card at the top of the photo...

The work PARK was cut on the Cricut using the Pooh Font Set cartridge at 1 3/4" ....

The file card was cut from Graphically Speaking at 2" - the Great Outdoors was also cut from GS at 4 1/2".....

The tree was cut from Tinkerbell & Friends at 4" - the tree is cut from the most beautiful velvet paper - so I used the positive on this first layout and the negative on the second layout - could not bear to throw it out - it has a lovely plush feel to it, sadly not evident in these photo's....

The second layout is DGD #1 and Grumpy at the park....

Had to use the wee trees again (see last post at King's Park), with the EK Success punch - too cute....

I didn't know what to do with the brads in the kit, so I used them in the holes of the faux buttons.... different...

So, there we have it - will post the cards I managed from the scraps - 7 in total - in the next post xx

Look forward to 'seeing' you then,

TTFN

Jane xx

Ellen DeGeneres with So You Think You Can Dance Season 5 – WIN!

noreply@blogger.com (Scossie Jane) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:56:00 +0000

Just a wee quickie post....

You have to go see this video -

For the first time I watched a series of the American 'So You Think You Can Dance' - brilliant...

I also watch the Ellen DeGeneras show - she had the Top Ten from the Dance show on - well, go watch the vid...

Click on the first one when you get there (3.51mins) and remember - Ellen has never had a dance lesson in her life.... ENJOY

Ellen DeGeneres with So You Think You Can Dance Season 5 – WIN!

TTFN

Jane xx

Lime Tart - April #2

noreply@blogger.com (Scossie Jane) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:23:00 +0000

So, here I am with the Lime Tart 'Full Tart' kit from April...

The papers are Pink Paislee - Fascinating.

I managed four, yes, four layouts and three cards, and again have added nothing to the layouts except what was provided in the kit....

However, much as I am enjoying the challenge of these kits, and trying to use everything in them - I really struggled with the spinner thingy....

It's quite bulky for a layout, more destined for an off the page project.... so if anyone wants it, first one to claim it, can have it - free postage LOL xx

Love the colours of this paper and against the blue background I felt just made it stand out that wee bit - this is the photo on my blog, it was taken just before Christmas last year.... don't usually like photo's of myself, but this is one of the better ones - I think....

The second layout is my middle granddaughter (DGD #2), who lives in Scotland, so I haven't seen her since she was two months old...... She turned one on 18th September. Unfortunately, don't have many photo's of her either, son is a wee bit slack in getting them to me - all he has to do is put them on disk and send it, but, I won't hold my breath - boys.......

Oh, for a wee Granny cuddle......

Third layout is DH and DSIL last Christmas. I got DH a glider for Christmas, so it was a family outing to the local park for the test flight.....

There were quite a few families doing test flights that day - funny that.....

And the final layout is DGD #1, sitting astride a dinosaur of some description at King's Park here in Perth....

This was at our annual picnic with a group of friends. She managed to climb up all by herself - they get too independent too quickly....

Used the Cuttlebug embossing folder for the leaves and an EK Success punch for the little trees....

So, there we have it - very happy with the layouts I managed from this kit - will post the cards made from the left over bits later....

Next post will be the Half Tart kit from April....

Forgot to mention the papers used in the last post for the A La Tarte kit - they were My Mind's Eye Bella Bella range....

So, until next time, thank you for dropping by....

TTFN

Jane xx

Lime Tart - April #1

noreply@blogger.com (Scossie Jane) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:22:00 +0000

This is the Lime Tart "A La Tarte" kit from April - I managed two layouts, and three cards from the leftover bits (will post the cards later)

This first layout is my great uncles (maternal grandmother's brothers), Uncle Robert and Uncle Jim. This photo is Uncle Roberts marriage to Aunt Nan in 1938....

The background cardstock was far too bright a green for the layout, so I stamped it with the "Stamp-It" stamp from the kit....

I used a Cuttlebug embossing folder for the accent behind the date, using brown ink on the raised pattern....

Fiskar's border punch for the fancy edging here (love that border punch)....

Lots of inking and happy with the finished layout....

This next layout is Mum and me (don't look at the date - too late!!!). This is actually Germany - West Germany to be precise, as it was then. Dad was in the RAF and was stationed in West Germany when I came along - so, although I am Scottish, we didn't go back to Scotland until I was about two and a half....

Lots of distressing and inking, used most of the flowers from the kit here and the included bottle of Stickles for the flower centres....

Love the little bird on the paper, so cut a second one and layered him....

Also happy with the finished layout.....

Next post the Full Tart layouts....

Until next time, thanks for dropping in, and your valued comments....

TTFN

Jane xx

Purple Fairy Lady

noreply@blogger.com (Scossie Jane) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:09:00 +0000

Lookee what I got.......

Isn't this absolutely gorgeous.......

It's an acrylic 3D butterfly bisthday card - a very special birthday card/gift, and I know just the little lady it is for.......

The photographs do not do it justice (very difficult to photograph something that is seethrough!!!!)

However, I cannot take credit for this beautiful piece of work.....

No, I bought it from Leonie at www.purplefairylady1.blogspot.com

Her work is absolutely stunning, I just couldn't resist owning one of her beautiful projects....

Leonie lives in Busselton here in Western Australia, and I will hopefully manage down there one day to visit her farm where she has a workshop and a purple fairy caravan - would love to see that......

She is a beautiful lady and was in constant e-mail when I made this purchase, I will definitely buy from her again.....

Pop on over and see the beautiful off the page projects and albums she makes - you will not be disappointed....

Leonie also designs stamp images for Stamp-It here in WA - very talented lady....

Now for some sneak peeks of my April (yes, April, getting there, slowly) Lime Tart Kit projects.

(Just had to sneak Leonie's work in first.....)

These two layouts are with the A La Tarte kit from April - papers are My Mind's Eye.....

Full reveal in a couple of days......

TTFN

Jane xx

50th Birthday

noreply@blogger.com (Scossie Jane) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:18:00 +0000

Here are the gift and card I made for my friends special birthday......

I used the DCWV La Creme paper stack.

The 50 album is Kaiser.

Made up this verse for the pocket in the back.

This is the box I decorated to hold the album....

The card to match....

The card wouldn't fit in an envelope after I put the three roses on the front, so I had to make a special box to fit..... and I'll be damned if I can remember who gave me the inspiration for the box - if it was you - thank you xx

The two boxes.......

The complete set........

All packed up and ready to go........

Friend has received it and is delighted with her gift.....

Next post - April Lime Tart.....

TTFN

Jane xx

Award from Sandy

noreply@blogger.com (Scossie Jane) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 06:53:00 +0000

Have received this beautiful award from Sandy over at www.detailsbysandy.blogspot.com

Thank you so much Sandy....

Sandy creates some stunning work - pop on over for a browse, you will be truly inspired.

On a different note, can anybody explain to me why my visitor counter has suddenly increased by 6000 - yes, 6000.....

A couple of days ago when I was checking blog there were about 5412 visitors, now there are 11935, now seriously, I'm not that naive that I think I have suddenly had this massive influx to view my humble work - anyone shed any light on this phenomenon??

Awaiting enlightenment.....

TTFN
Jane xx

PS - nearly finished Lime Tarts for April.......yay.....

PPS - best mate is 50 today - but we are 7 hours ahead of Scotland here in Perth, so will be calling her tonight, and then I can post my stuff......

Cricut Cards

noreply@blogger.com (Scossie Jane) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 03:32:00 +0000

I have been busy while my laptop was having surgery for a Trojan Horse. However, not able to show them off yet, as they are winging their way to Scotland for my best mates 50th birthday. Will post the photo's after her birthday on the 12th.

Meanwhile, here are some cards made with Cricut (prior to Trojan Horse). And, yes, Design Studio has been wiped from my laptop - hope I am able to reload it without having to contact Utah, which I have heard can be a bit of a problem - haven't tried to reload it yet, will let you know how I get on....

Anyway, here are the cards....

This first one is a simple cut, the beautiful paper is the star (bit of a bugger to photograph though, without appearing on the card in person!!). The Swiss Dot (Cuttlebug) shape is cut from Blackletter cart at 5" and the hearts from Plantin Schoolbook.

The next card uses the butterfly from Indie Art cart at 1.5 inches. I cut 3 layers - dark brown cardstock, mustard cardstock, and Jac paper. Smothered the Jac paper cut in glitter and then layered them on top of each other - effective and simple.

And for the third card, the beautiful Argyle cuts from Wild Card cart at 5.25inches. A very effective style, and Cricut does all the hard work for you, all you have to do is select the colours and press the right buttons........ too easy!!

A wee bit stamping, trimming, pearls and voila.....

I am also currently working on my April Lime Tart Kits, love these kits, will post them as soon as.....

Meanwhile, thanks for dropping by and your beautiful comments, which I do appreciate, see you on your blogs (Curt, I blame you for that one, says it beautifully......)

TTFN

Jane xx

Welcome Home Laptop

noreply@blogger.com (Scossie Jane) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 03:11:00 +0000

Hello from Down Under - my laptop is back - yaaaaaaayyy!!!!!!

Will be back later with some new stuff xx

Til then
TTFN
Jane xx