Scossie Jane

SOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2012-01-27T15:29:00.000+08:00

Our house has SOLD....... Yay

Scotland here we come......

We have been zipping around Perth, taking lots of final photo's, so I could make this special layout before I have to say goodbye to my scrapping supplies for three, THREE, months, while they ship to Scotland.....

The current sketch over at Sketches In Thyme was the perfect sketch to showcase a lot of photo's - 15 to be exact, and the panoramic view of Perth at the bottom.....

Papers are Teresa Collins "World Traveler" and "Travel Ledger" collections....

The "Perth" chipboard title with the emblem of Western Australia, the Black Swan, is by RW Laser Cuts, which I have stamped with the Kaiser "Postmarks" acrylic stamp....

The suitcases chipboard is by Scrap FX, which I have coloured with Distress Inks - Frayed Burlap, Brushed Corduroy and Barn Door, and a gold pen for the metal locks etc.....

The "Goodbye" letters are by American Crafts Thickers "Emerald Flocked Black"....

We will be leaving Perth sometime in early March - settlement on the house is due on 24th February and once we have settled our affairs here, and said goodbye to our many friends, we will be off....

Ribbon and lace are from my stash....

Here are the photo's.....

So, as one door closes, another opens....

Just to organize our shipping and sell off most of our furniture, a busy few weeks ahead, and sadly not much scrapping. Oh well.....

I still have a few projects to post that I have been making over the past few weeks, that should keep my blog going for a wee while, and then it will become a photo gallery for a while...LOL

See you next time....

Hugs

Fab @ 40

2012-01-25T22:47:00.000+08:00

Hello again friends....

Now that I have settled into being fifty I thought I would pull out the photo's from my 40th (was that really ten years ago??)

I had completely forgotten about that pink dress (wouldn't fit into it now....Lol) and remembered these beautiful papers from the DCWV Street Lace Stack and decided to do a layout.....

I chose a sketch from Sketch Savvy - #69 from November 2011....

The alpha's are American Crafts Thickers "Tinsel"

The rhinestone numbers are from PortaCraft....

Martha Stewart Punch "Cherish"....

Nestabilities "Classic Scallop Rectangles

Bazzill cardstock....

Striped ribbon and pink roses from my stash.....

Will scrap some photo's from my fiftieth soon......

Hugs

FIFTY!!!!!!!!!!

2012-01-20T23:35:00.005+08:00

Here again on this very auspicious day......

I'm fifty today.....

OMG - where did fifty years go?

These photo's were taken last month just before we went to Scotland for Christmas....

Using Basic Grey collection "Little Black Dress"

An old (2009) sketch by Beggahuna.....

Beautiful crystal swirls from Zva Creative......

And Basix flowers.....

Here's to the next Fifty........Lol

DH had a limo pick us up at the house this evening. A drive around the beautiful city of Perth and then to dinner at the place we got married five years ago yesterday "Willow Pond" for dinner.....

I thought it was just the two of us, all family being in Scotland.....

But hubby had arranged for a few close friends to join us - a wonderful surprise.....

A great evening was had by all....

Love this bunch of friends, really gonna miss them when we leave Australia......

Off to bed now.....

Goodnight....

Hugs

Sketchabilities #63

2012-01-19T21:55:00.000+08:00

I'm here with another sketch layout....

This time from Sketchabilities - #63.....

Using papers from Webster's Pages "Life's Portrait"....

The title card is from Webster's "Ladies & Gents" Journaling Card Set....

Large silk flowers are by Recollections "Boutique Fleur"
Small flowers are by Prima "Hydrangea, Fruit Punch"
Individual pearls are Kaiser "Blush"

The large leaf bling is from Zva Creative....

The photo frame was cut using Spellbinder's Nestabilities "Lattice Rectangles"

This sketch has finally made me use one of the many masks I have bought!!!! This is one from Prima and I have used Ranger's Distress ink Victorian Velvet with it.....

The large flourish bling at the bottom of the page is by Prima.....

Martha Stewart Punch "Lace Scallop Heart". I have nestled three of them within the flower cluster - love it....

Photograph is Darling Daughter Deborah, taken at the Revolving Restaurant here in Perth a few years ago.....

Be back again soon....

Thanks for dropping in, and your lovely comments.....

Hugs

Creative Scrappers #190

2012-01-18T20:08:00.000+08:00

Today I have my interpretation of Sketch #190 over at Creative Scrappers....

Again, using Graphic 45 Tropical Travelogue collection.....

The bling flourish is from Prima....

The journal and 100% fun stamps are from Kaiser....

Doilies from stash....

And along with sketch #189's layout, a double layout. I don't do too many doubles, so was quite happy with this one....

Happy scrapping.....

See you again soon....

Hugs

Creative Scrappers # 189

2012-01-17T23:05:00.000+08:00

Hello again scrappy friends.....

I've been having a play with the sketches over at Creative Scrappers.....

Here is my interpretation of sketch #189.....

The papers are Graphic 45 "Tropical Travelogue" - love the vibrant colours of this collection....

A Kaiser stamp for the "Paradise in our own back garden"....

Photo is DH and Granddaughter Rebekah in January last year....

Still no sign of the house selling, the market is really slow everywhere, although we are getting a lot of interest, no offers yet....

Back in a couple of days with sketch #190....

Hugs

Favourite 11 of 2011

2012-01-13T06:51:00.000+08:00

Hello friends, I'm here today with my favourite 11 layouts made during 2011....

In no particular order....

Enjoy...

Just getting my mojo back for some scrapping....

Be back soon....

Hugs

Christmas in Scotland

2012-01-09T10:36:00.000+08:00

We're back in Australia now, having had the most fantastic Christmas home in Scotland - first time in 12 years.....

Arriving at Glasgow Airport - two VIPs to meet us.....

Little schoolgirl Rebekah. She started school in August and this was the first we were able to see her in uniform....

Going to school in the dark - oh my, how this brought back memories....

This was as close to snow as we got - a snow globe in the mall - no white Christmas this year....

Daughter made her first pot of soup....

And a fine job she did too - nothing beats a hot bowl of homemade soup on a cold winter's day....Lol

Photo's under the tree....

Traditional reading of "The Night Before Christmas" on Christmas Eve.....

Santa duly visited during the night....

Doll houses were the order of the day...

How adorable are these wee girls - the dresses daughter bought are totally gorgeous....

Christmas Day - all three beautiful little girls together....

The two little ones - kissing cousins....Lol

More presents - from their Great Grandfather (GG) and Granny Kate....

My son and daughter....

Santa's visit for Erin....

Finally, me and my Dad....

Now, despite being 12,000 miles from my scrapping supplies - I still managed to make something for the holidays....

I received a Spellbinder's Grand Calibur from hubby (in Scotland) and a few of the Grand Nesties....

Along with an A4 paper pad from cArt-Us "Christmas Collection" some Core'dinations cardstock, an ink pad and a couple of sets of Christmas acrylic stamps from Penny Black and Kanban, I was able to come up with a wee Christmas mini album....

Using the Grand Calibur Creative Book Pages for the pages....

Layered Poinsettia Shapeabilities.....

Sprinkles of glitter....

Grand Scalloped Rectangles for the photo mats.....

Fancy Tags Three Shapeabilities....

Now just to put some of the beautiful photo's taken over Christmas into the album and it will be complete......

Back next time with my fav projects of 2011.....

Hugs

Carolina Breeze

2011-12-22T07:00:00.001+08:00

Just a quick word from me tonight - we're heading out the door in five minutes....

Off to Scotland for Christmas and New Year....

With no DT committments I have been able to play a wee bit....

This beautiful little album was inspired by Stacy Rodriquez over at the Teresa Collins Blog...

Using Teresa Collin's gorgeous line Carolina Breeze.....

Lots of tags and leafs for extra photo's and journaling......

Didn't actually get time to publish this post while in Australia....

So, we're already home in Scotland - and boy is it cold.....

Some family photo's to share soon....

Hugs

DT Projects for Inspired Crafts

2011-12-09T23:43:00.000+08:00

Hello again everyone - getting closer to Christmas....

Today I am showing my DT projects for the best scrapbook store here in Perth "Inspired Crafts"....

I have been very lazy in posting my projects for them over the last few months, and so there are quite a few here, in no particular order. A mix of 12 x 12 layouts and cards - enjoy....

I am really going to miss Christine and Russell, the owners of the store, they are genuinely lovely people and nothing is too much trouble for them....

It has been great to design for their store and an honour to be able to say they are my friends....

And, I am really going to miss shopping there.....

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Now, to the other news concerning our return to Scotland.....

Still no offers on the house.....

Hubby and I have decided to go home for Christmas and New Year, and the house will sell when it sells.....

Sadly, as these pictures show, the weather at home is dire to say the least.....

Scotland has been battered by huge storms with winds up to 266kph....

Thousands of schools around Glasgow and the West Coast (home) were closed, while evry major bridge was closed. Flights from the main airports were disrupted and train services were cut....

The Met Office isssued a RED warning for Central Scotland, thought to be the first time such a warning has been issued.....

And we're heading straight home to it....

This photo was taken of the wind farm at home during the storm.....

We must be mad....

The pull of granddchildren....

On another note - this photo was taken earlier tonight....

A group of girls I used to work with at Royal Perth Hospital, all nurses, we still meet regularly for dinner and tonight was another great get together....

I am going to be leaving so many beautiful friends here in Perth - love you girls....

Hugs

Last DT Project for Scrappy Go Lucky

2011-12-02T07:32:00.000+08:00

Here is my last DT project for Mandy over at Scrappy Go Lucky....

A reverse flip calendar - 1st thru 25th December.....

I have used the Elegant Edges and Teresa Collins Sophisticated cartridges....

Bits and bobs to decorate....

I made the stand from chipboard and connected it all with the Zutter Bind-It-All....

For all the photo's head over to the Scrappy Go Lucky Blog....

Cricut has now been packed away in preparation for its journey to Scotland....

Sadly, no sign of the house selling at the moment, and with Christmas approaching, I don't think we will have any offers this side of the New Year, but, never say never....LOL

Still keeping fingers crossed that we can at least get home to Scotland for Christmas. All we need is an offer on the house.....

Be back soon, I hope, with my last DT projects for Inspired Crafts.....

Hugs for now

HUGE NEWS

2011-11-16T16:10:00.003+08:00

Hi Everybody.....

Do you remember my Scrappy Room?.....

Wanna see it now.....

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Yep - it's gone......

WHY??????

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DH and I have made the momentous decision to return to Scotland......

We have lived in Australia for nearly 12 years - and we LOVE it here.....

However, when we emigrated, we didn't factor in GRANDCHILDREN......

They are all in Scotland, and we miss them soooooooo much, it has become practically unbearable......

Every time I see a wee girl with blonde hair at the mall, my heart aches for Granny cuddles from my three beautiful wee Granddaughters.....

So, we have the house on the market, and as soon as it sells - we're gone......

Subsequently, I have resigned from the three Design Teams I am on at Scrappy Go Lucky, Stuck On U Sketches and Inspired Crafts.....

My Scrapping will be very sporadic while we ship our belongings back to Scotland, which takes about three months from leaving Australia - and we haven't shipped yet, not til the house is sold.....

So, keep your fingers crossed for me that the house sells quickly and we can get home to our Grandbabies.....

I'm not going to close my blog down, but my posts will be all over the place for a while, at least until we are settled back in Scotland.....

I haven't forgotten the blog candy -

The winner of the Heartfelt Creations stamps and dies is......

CORRINA.....

Congrats Corrina - send me an e-mail at janestirling3(at)bigpond(dot)com and I will get them to you......

As for the rest of the candy I was going to put up between now and Christmas - well, I have decided not to bother as no one was commenting and didn't seem interested, so they have gone to a good home.....

Well, that's me for now.....

Hugs

Inspired Crafts & Winners

2011-11-04T17:49:00.002+08:00

Welcome to my Friday post for this week everybody.....

The winners of last week's candy are at the bottom of the post, however, I would like to show a couple of projects I made recently for Inspired Crafts first....

The layout, Certified Scrapaholic, was made with cardstock only, no patterned paper, and the beautiful Martha Stewart Punch Around The Page "Double Arches" a deep edge punch, a Dusty Attic clock and some computer generated journaling....

Here is the monthly kit I received from the store, plus a simple sketch for the layout....

Now to use the patterned papers!!

I created three cards.....

These projects are currently on display at the store in Cannington, alongside the wonderful creations of my fellow DT members.....

Talking of the Design Team - if you are in Perth on Sunday 6th November, the shop is having a "Meet the Design Team" afternoon. From 12noon til 2.30pm the Design Team will be in the shop with some of our projects and design ideas, so come along and meet us all, and the beautiful owners Russell & Christine.....

There will also be the drawing of the ticket for the final space on the stretch Hummer for a wonderful day in the Swan Valley, not to be missed....

See you at Inspired Crafts, on Liege Street, Cannington, on Sunday afternoon.....

Now to the two winners of last weeks candy - the LaBlanche stamps and Zva Creative flourishes....

I did use Random.org, however, I have no idea how to get the damn thing onto my Blog!!!!

The winners were number 3 and number 1.....

Sharli and Tracey.....

If you girls can get your addresses to me at janestirling3atbigponddotcom I will get them into the mail for you.....

You have seven days to claim....

Now to this weeks candy....

Heartfelt Creations make the most beautiful rubber stamps and, in collaboration with Spellbinders, the die cuts to match the stamps - magic!!!

I have one set of two stamps and the die cut to give away - perfect leaves every time...

The leaf die also has the added bonus of a stunning corner die....

Leave a comment on this post, make sure you are a Follower of this blog, and I will choose the winner next Friday, which is also reveal day at Stuck On U Sketches....

See you next Friday....

Hugs

SOUS DT Reveal

2011-10-29T15:30:00.001+08:00

OK - I missed Friday (again), but I'm here now....LOL

Yesterday was reveal day over at Stuck On U Sketches.....

And this is my interpretation of the great sketch designed by our own Leah Schaeffer......

Leah's sketch.....

The beautiful papers are from Echo Park's 'Apothecary Emporium' collection.....

The photo mats are Core'dinations cardstock, which have been embossed with the Cuttlebug folder 'Pumpkin Harvest' and Craft Concepts folder 'Drip Drop', and then sanded to reveal the core colour.....

The title "Spooky" has been cut on Cricut from the Happy Hauntings cartridge at 2.5inches....

Loving all the layers of papers, and the distressing of all edges - no inking.....

The cats are again Dusty Attic (there were four in the pack, I used the other two on the last post layout). These cats are inked with black and a wee bit of white paper behind the eyes....

The crow tag has been cut from the papers and distressed, awaiting photo's of granddaughters to add to the layout and a wee bit of journaling will go on this tag.....

I have curled back the top right corner to reveal more of the web paper, and stamped a couple of wee spiders (Making Memories) onto the web....

Happy with the final layout.....

Why not head on over to SOUS and see what my fellow DT girls have been up to, their interpretations of the same sketch are great, I am so happy to be a part of this awesome team....

NOW - where have you all been in regards to my giveaway????

Does nobody want these gorgeous LaBlanche stamps?????

Plenty of visitors to my blog since last Friday, according to my stats counter - but 0 comments....

I have added in these weeks candy, two stunning designs from Zva Creative, along with the stamps....

Again, two sets of these to give away......

Simply leave a comment, make sure you are a Follower of my blog and I will draw two winners next Friday - If anyone chooses to comment.....

And, here is a clue to next week's candy.....

These are all duplicates of my own stash, I had to buy in multiples at CHA.....

The alternative is that I sell them on ETSY, but isn't it more fun to win, than to have to pay for them.....

I have enough to see us through to Christmas, so the more you comment, your bound to win, eventually......

Til next Friday....

Hugs

LaBlanche

2011-10-21T22:05:00.002+08:00

Hello!!

I'm here, on Friday, I remembered....LOL

This week I would like to share with you some beautiful stamps which I discovered at Winter CHA in January, and which I am sure you have all come across by now, a German company called LaBlanche Stamps....

The exquisite detail in these light as a feather silicone stamps is amazing, and they stamp crisp and clear every time....

I have been playing with this little stamp called "Foxglove".....

Beautifully packaged.....

The detail is amazing.....

I started with the obvious option - black Archival Ink on plain white card.....

No further action on this one....

Again, black Archival on white card, then coloured with Distress Inks.....

Distress colours used - Victorian Velvet, Fired Brick and Forest Moss.....

Again, black Archival on white card, coloured with Distress Inks....

Distress colours used - Tumbled Glass, Faded Jeans and Bundled Sage.....

Next, using a Versamark pad and white heat embossed on white card. Card then coloured with Distress Ink....

I used Tattered Rose Distress Ink to completely cover the white card, then wiped over the white embossing to make it pop.....

Next, using the Versamark pad, and heat embossed with gold on white card. Card again coloured with Distress Ink.....

For this card I used Bundled Sage to completely cover the white card, and then buffed the embossing to make it shine.....

And, finally, again gold embossed on white card. White coloured with Antique Linen Distress Ink, and embossing buffed.....

Here are my six samples....

Now to turn them into cards.....

Next I had a play with the "Indian Bean Tree".....

Again, stamped with Archival on white card and coloured with Distress Inks.....

Distress colours used - Spiced Marmalade, Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Brushed Corduroy, Weathered Wood and Bundled Sage.....

I covered the sample with two layers of UTEE and then cracked it - love this effect.....

Still need to turn this sample into a project - one day....LOL

Here are the two stamps I have used.....

Well, these are not the actual stamps I have used, these ones are brand new, mine are safely in my stash....LOL

I have two sets of these two beautiful stamps to give away to my followers.....

Leave a comment on this post, make sure you are a follower of my blog, and I will draw TWO winners next Friday (28th)....

Too easy....

See you next week for SOUS Reveal Day, the winners of this week's Candy, and next week's candy....

See you then....

Hugs

SOUS DT Reveal Day

2011-10-14T23:05:00.000+08:00

It's reveal day over at Stuck On U Sketches.....

How great is this original sketch, by our very own Leah Schaeffer....

For my layout I rotated the sketch 90 degrees.....

Papers used are Echo Park's 'The Apothecary Emporium' Collection....

Martha Stewart punch 'Deep Edge Daisy Fan' with orange cardstock, which I covered in Do Crafts glitter....

Ribbon trim is Prima....

The Pumpkin & Bats Vine is from Prima 'Trick or Treat Jack Vine' - how could I resist...LOL

The cats are Dusty Attic 'Scaredy Cats', which I again covered in Do Crafts glitter (different colour).....

The Elixir tag is from the paper collection, to which I have added a wee bit more glitter.....

The title - Witchy Cat - is American Crafts Thickers 'Bliss'....

Photo is youngest granddaughter Emma, last Hallowe'en.....

Now, for the month of October over at SOUS, we have a great giveaway sponsored by Generations Crafting, for all participants of the sketch and diecut challenges.....

So, paper and glue ready, get your projects up over at SOUS and be in with a chance to win this awesome candy.....

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Now, I know I said that I was going to be blogging every Friday, and fell at the first hurdle - I didn't post last Friday....

However, I am now more organized (more about this later) and am ready to post on a weekly basis - on Friday's.....

Starting next Friday (21st) I have some awesome blog candy to be posted....

I will have weekly candy, on Fridays, until Christmas......

Here is a huge hint at my first weekly blog giveaway....

So, add me to your favourites, make sure you're a follower, and come back next Friday for the first giveaway - you won't be disappointed....

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Before I go today, can I just say

Happy Birthday to my little dude - he's 29 today....

Happy Birthday Son

That's me for now....

See you next Friday - promise....

Hugs

Reveal Day at SOUS

2011-09-30T16:50:00.000+08:00

Why Hello!!

Where did two weeks go?

It's Reveal Day over at Stuck On U Sketches....

We had a great sketch by Liz Qualman to play with,

and boy did I have fun with this one......

I have used Echo Park 'Victoria Gardens' Collection papers

and these beautiful photo's of gorgeous granddaughter Rebekah (again).

I think this is the third time I have done a layout with these photo's

they are so 'perfect......'

Some fussy cutting - the roses on the papers are beautiful.....

Flowers from Green Tara....

Ribbon trim also from Green Tara....

Leaves from Bazzill using the 'Flowers, Branches & Leaves'

die from Sizzix.....

American Thickers for the title.....

And the wee pull out tag at the top, cut from the papers....

The wee tiny roses from my stash.....

Perfect....

This is the last challenge for September over at the SOUS Blog,

so this is your last chance to take part and be in the draw to win the

fabulous prize being sponsord by Flying Unicorn.....

So, head over to Stuck On U Sketches,

create a layout from the sketch, and we'll

drop by your blog and say Hi.....

Take a look at the great prize on offer this

month while you're there....

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Meanwhile, over at the Scrappy Go Lucky Blog,

Mandy has changed the format....

The DT used to have dedicated days to post, but,

life has taken over as usual, and daily postings were just

too hard to keep up with, for everyone involved....

So, Walkabout Wednesday has been put to rest,

and projects will be posted every few days instead....

The DT remains the same, we just won't be having daily posts....

Thus, yesterday Mandy posted my latest home decor projects,

which you would have seen on the wall of my Scrappy Room,

a few posts ago....

Here are sneak peeks of the projects.....

Head over to Scrappy Go Lucky for all the details

and more photo's.....

You will have also noticed that I haven't posted myself

for a couple of weeks.....

Life has gotten pretty hectic, and to be honest,

blogging is so time consuming, that I have decided to

take a leaf out of my close blogging friend Curt's book....

I will now only post on a Friday....

Alternate posts will obviously be the

Stuck On U Sketches Reveal Day,

and the in between Fridays - well, let's see what materialises....

Thanks for dropping in, it is good to see you....

Hugs - 'til next Friday

SOUS DT Reveal

2011-09-16T20:12:00.001+08:00

My favourite day, Friday, and reveal day over at Stuck On U Sketches....

I love this layout of Darling Granddaughter Erin, and had fun putting it together....

The sketch this week is from Alda Stevens over at Flying Unicorn, who is also sponsoring this month's giveaway for all participants of SOUS September sketches and die cut challenges - see end of post for details....

The sketch....

This was a beautiful sketch to work with and the "Uncommon" collection of Authentique papers were perfect for the style...

A lot of fussy cutting and distressing, but no inking....

The lace and pearls strip is by Recollections "Boutique Fleur", which I bought in the Michael's Store in Los Angeles, in January. Knew it would be perfect for something, and it goes well with the tones in the paper collection....

The little flowers are Prima and the large pink flower at bottom left is from Green Tara....

I cut the black flourishes on Cricut, Home Decor cart at 2 inches....

A handmade (not by me...LOL) crochet doily to finish....

I changed the photo to black and white, which I don't usually do, and I'm quite happy with the result....

Erin has beautiful blue eyes, but they totally clashed with the papers.....hee hee....

The black and white does lend a softer feel to the page....

Here is the giveaway sponsored by Alda Stevens over at Flying Unicorn - so make sure you participate this month of September to be in with a chance....

Here's the link again to the sketch at SOUS.... LINK

Looking forward to visiting your blogs and seeing your interpretations of the sketch....

Til next time......

Hugs

Birthday Card & Walkabout Wednesday

2011-09-14T19:26:00.000+08:00

It's that time of year again...

My friend's birthday back in Scotland....

This is the card I made for her this year....

In its own little box....

The Groovy Granny stamp is one my gorgeous little granddaughter bought for me (with the help of Mummy of course) and I have finally gotten the chance to use it...

The stamp is by Crafter's Companion....

I have coloured the image with Distress Inks, no fancy colouring here....

Inked all the edges with Victorian Velvet....

I paper pieced the dress, first time I've tried that.....

Image frame cut with Nestabilities....

Prima flower. Ribbon from stash. And into a tissue paper lined box, decorated with the same papers - which I forgot to ink....LOL

The inside of the card reads -

From one Groovy Granny to another

Happy Birthday Patricia

Next up is a sneak peek of this week's post over at Scrappy Go Lucky....

I have used a double A4 sketch from Becky Fleck and Elegant Edges cartridge....

The photo is of Mandy and Diane arriving at Winter CHA at the LA Convention Center....

Hop on over to the Scrappy Go Lucky Blog for more photo's and all the details....

Hope to see you there....

Until Friday...

Hugs

Tattered Inspirations

2011-09-10T12:50:00.000+08:00

Have I got something pretty to show you today....

I received this beautiful package in the mail a couple of weeks ago - an order I had placed with an etsy store called - Tattered Inspirations....

The presentation and extra little things attached to the packaging made it feel that wee bit extra special....

Tattered Inspirations is run by the gorgeous Carol Mead over in Canberra, and the etsy shop is HERE....

There is also a blog - HERE....

Carol makes mini kits for scrapbooking and cardmaking.....

This is what came in my package.....

Here's a few close ups....

I have opened one of the kits to show what is included....

Carol makes the stick pins herself.....

All the elements are gorgeous, from the ribbons, buttons, crochet doilies, cameos, tickets, and cards. And each little kit is so co-ordinated....

I had to use one straight away....

So, this first kit I have used is called "Gabriella Mini Kit"

Here are all the bits included....

And, this is what I came up with. Layout took me about an hour to put together - speed scrapping....LOL

ALL the embellishments on the page are from this gorgeous little kit....

The papers are Kaiser "Duchess" collection....

With a Kaiser rub-on for the title....

The floral lace circle the stick pin is attached to started out like this (below)....

I just stitched along the lower edge (with a plain running stitch), and then pulled it tight on itself - voila!! Then stuck the pin in....

The beautiful cameo......

Must admit, these were what drew me in in the first place.....

The beautiful lace, tiny rose and one of the cards.....

Closer view of the rolled flower and crochet doily.....

And the gorgeous stick pin, again....

Photo is Darling Granddaughter Rebekah when she was just 4 months old.....

So, there we have it, a quick layout, with all the elements already selected and co-ordinated, just choose your papers, and go.....

Hope to get another layout done soon using one of these great little kits.....

Meanwhile, DT obligations pending.....

Be back soon....

Hugs

Sketchabilities # 54 & Walkabout Wednesday

2011-09-07T19:59:00.008+08:00

Whew! Late posting today, been really busy....

Today I have my interpretation of the current sketch over at Sketchabilities, using the great Magic of Oz papers from Graphic 45.....

The sketch....

The photo is of Eilean Donan Castle in Scotland - a beautiful part of my homeland, feeling rather nostalgic making this layout....

Totally loving the scarecrow on these papers, and think he looks great stretched across the top of my photo...

The title is perfect - There is NO place like Home...

The scarecrow is awesome, and he looks good beside the thistles....

Along with the thistles, the only other embellishment I have added to this layout is the awful ribbon down the sides (didn't think that one through) to cover the words down each edge, should have used my Martha Stewart punches (wonder if I can get it off - let me see.....)

That's one of the things I love about G45 - you don't need to over embellish - the papers do the talking...LOL

As it's Wednesday, it's my turn to post over at the Scrappy Go Lucky Blog....

This week using a sketch from Sassy Lil' Sketches and featured cartridge New Arrival...

Go on over and check out the rest of the photo's - I'm loving this week's layout....

Now, to finish off with my Scrappy Room storage - only 3 photo's left....

Not showing you all the draws, way too untidy...

But, under the window I store my punches - two draws for Martha Stewart....

One for Fisker's, and others....

And, to finish off this post, I have to show you this - Christmas in September!!!

I received the wonderful box of goodies a few days ago from the beautiful Tara Orr over at Each Moment Only Once.....

She has a monthly draw of these wonderful giveaways (she actually has 3 this month!), and I was the lucky winner of the May (Yes - May!!!) giveaway...

As you know, I am in Australia, and Tara is in Canada - the parcel came by sea. Understandable, would have cost her a fortune to send it airmail (we forget this part of blog giveaways - the postage still has to be paid)

Still, May to September's not too bad....LOL

Totally loving all the goodies, including the complete collection of G45's Boardwalk and some great G45 staples.....

Thank you Tara - really appreciate it....

That's me today

See you again soon

Hugs

Cardabilities # 38 & More Storage Stuff

2011-09-05T20:51:00.000+08:00

Hello again, today I have my interpretation of the current card sketch over at Cardabilities...

The sketch....

Flowers are Prima....

Papers are Country Companions "Lover's Lane" - that wee hedgehog is too cute...

I have cut the image, using Nestabilities Labels Eleven, from the front packaging of the paper pack!

Inked all edges with Distress Ink - Victorian Velvet (hope you're reading this Mandy - Pinecone is evil!!!!)

Ribbon and lace from stash and a wee bit of a Kaiser bling flourish....

Now, to continue with my storage stuff - the Ikea Expedit Cube....

This is super, photo heavy - grab a coffee for the journey....LOL

Sitting on the floor, next to the Cube, are three draw units from Ikea. These come us unfinished wood, ready to decorate. I painted them white and then covered in paper....

These draws hold my cardstock scraps - by colour. The pieces that are too big to throw away....

The nine little draws in the middle set, I store gold and silver trims, and other special trims and laces....

Onto the Cube - top row, left to right....

Two boxes which I covered myself with pretty wrapping paper....

Bottom box is my Cricut Handbooks - in alphabetical order....

Top box is my Cricut overlays, upside down of course, to read the title, also in alphabetical order....

The next few boxes are shop bought, already covered, from Thingz, here in Australia...

Embossing powders....

Distressing tools and Utee....

Chalks, water colour pencils, crayons, multi coloured ink pads....

More little draws from Ikea (what would we do without Ikea???)

Top draw - Kaiser bling. Bottom draw - Kaiser pearls. I tried to keep these wee draws tidy, but gave up...

Brads - don't use these much now....

Roses - use these all the time....

La Blanche stamps - I have done a few projects with these gorgeous stamps, just haven't gotten around to photographing them and getting them on the blog - watch this space....

Tim Holtz Distress Inks. Should I be storing these upside down?

Wood mounted Sentiment stamps...

Wood mounted Christmas stamps....

This is a set of four boxes (I know, you can only see three!!) My gorgeous daughter bought them for me....

They have these beautiful Art Deco images on the top....

Top box - string and jute....

Middle box - tissue papers....

Bottom box - findings....

And the smallest box, not pictured, holds different sized rings for mini albums, etc.

These two boxes hold gorgeous stuff - which I must endeavour to use more of....

Dusty Attic....

Twiddleybitz....

This box actually belongs to daughter. When she returned to Scotland at the beginning of the year, she left most of her scrappy goodies with me. Some of her stamps are in here, which I use from time to time, but the box looks nice on the shelf...

Tiny alphabets. My Thickers are stored elsewhere - they have taken on a life of their own....

More wood mounted stamps...

The Nescafé coffee jar! I covered it in decoupage paper and use it as a sharps container - the safest way to dispose of old blades from my craft knife....

It sits on a shelf behind the boxes - out of sight....

Chipboard Words and Titles...

Lace - I love rummaging in this box - I don't even attempt to tidy this box up - I love it just the way it is....

Inside the dowdy brown cupboard (which will be white in a future life) under my Curtain Call Corner, I store my acrylic stamps - in their original packaging. Easy to flick through....

Sorry, used the flash on this one - didn't do that again....LOL

On top of the Expidit Cube is an altered project in which I store my pens...

I do NOT want to go down the road of Copics and the like (I've got too much stuff already). However, before we had even heard of Copics, I bought various gel pens...

And Tombows....

Whew, nearly done. Just a few more photo's for the next post

Hugs

SOUS DT Reveal & Storage

2011-09-02T18:33:00.001+08:00

Yay - it's Friday. Reveal day over at Stuck On U Sketches....

We had a great sketch to work with this week, created by our own Sandi Clarkson....

This is my interpretation of our sketch....

Sandi's sketch....

I have used the great 'Magic of Oz' collection from Graphic 45....

With a beautiful photo of Judy Garland as Dorothy with Toto....

I have cut the tag from the papers. Distressed and inked...

A square brad and some black grosgrain ribbon to complete....

And some journaling on the back.....

All the papers are distressed and inked....

The only embellishment I have added is the Zva poppy bling.....

I love Judy Garland, and I'm so glad I was able to create this layout. I hope to do more of her in the future.....

Over at the SOUS blog we also have candy for the month of September.....

Generously donated by Alda Stevens at Flying Unicorn Store....

The winner will be chosen from all the participants in this month's challenges - sketches and die-cut....

The more you play, the more chances you have to win. The projects must be NEW, as of the date of the challenge, to be entered in the drawing....

So, what are you waiting for. Pull out your papers and photo's, use our sketch, and you'll have a masterpiece in no time....LOL

See you at SOUS....

Now, to more of my scrappy room storage.....

The second wall in my room....

I can't show you inside the draws in the big chest - they're way too untidy!!!!

The little chest, top draw - bling!!!!!

Middle draw - leaves....

Bottom draw - embossing plates and dies for use in my Big Shot.....

Oh look! This is the top draw of the large chest of drawers - more Prima flowers!!!!

Ribbon storage - by colour.....

I tried wrapping the ribbons round dolly pins (clothes pegs), but, it was too tidy (!!!) and the ribbons went curly! So, when I want a piece of ribbon, I just pull out the relevant draw and dump the whole thing on my table, and rummage - great fun.....

On top of the little chest is a Kaiser OTP storage thingy...

More bits and bobs (I seem to have a lot of little bits and bobs!!!), various sprays and more Glimmermists....

In the built in robe I have bags that are too nice to discard hanging on coat hangers. I have no idea where I got this idea, but I did source it from the Net. I'm sure there's important stuff in these bags....LOL

The shelf in the built in robe has some Ikea metal storage boxes, these contain my German Scraps, Collections (company) elements, chipboard....

Next post I will show what's in the Ikea Expedit unit - the pretty boxes....

Meanwhile, hope to see your interpretation of our sketch over at SOUS.....

Hugs

Scrappy Storage & Walkabout Wednesday

2011-08-31T15:05:00.000+08:00

Hello again friends, here we go with some of my storage stuff, ie inside the draws and boxes....

The tall Ikea robe to the left holds 12 x 12 paper pads and some cardstock - nice and flat....

The first tall set of 9 draws is embellishments by company - Little Yellow Bicycle.....

Pink Paislee...

7 gypsies....

There's also draws for Teresa Collins, Graphic 45 and Bo Bunny.

The bottom three draws of this unit hold extra tape, glue, etc....

The 6 draw units in the middle hold stamping stuff - inks, blocks, etc....

And more embellishments by company (don't want to put too many photo's on the post) - Kaiser, Creative Imaginations, Tim Holtz, K & Co, My Mind's Eye, Making Memories...

The 9 draw unit to the right holds more stuff by company - Tattered Angels...

Zva and Prima bling and pearl flourishes....

Prima flowers.....

There's also draws for Webster's and Melissa Francis in this unit...

Some wood block stamps.....

The tall unit to the right holds my Bazzill cardstock, by colour, nice and flat....

These units came with six shelves each, not near enough. So, hubby cut some shelves from the doors of a couple of old units we had, and the cupboards now have 12 shelves each, as you can see at the top of the cupboard. One day these shelves will be painted white.....don't hold your breath...LOL

On top of these cupboards are some small storage ideas. On the 9 draw shelf to the left is my Cricut cartridge storage....

This is a 9 draw storage unit from Kaiser. Painted white, covered with Kaiser paper - voila...

Each draw holds 12 cartridges, in alphabetical order of course...

The little box to the left is also Kaiser, in which I store the Basic Grey Bling It's - perfect fit....

Over on the 6 draw units is another Kaiser project - bookends with 6 draws in each....

These little draws hold little things like crochet doilies, fancy buttons, stick pins, etc....

The wee handles are - wait for it - cheapie earrings....

I kept them intact, just removed the butterfly. Pushed the steel post straight through the draw front and bent it at the back. They don't move, and no need for glue or tape - too easy....

I have great intentions for the bare books held by the bookends. One day I might actually get them decorated....

Next is one of my favourite storage ideas. Spellbinders Nestabilities....

I have tried numerous ways of storing them, but still with ease of access - I use them a lot....

Every storage idea I tried just became too much hassle. And then, a light bulb moment....

Why not store them the way I store my clear stamps.....

The packaging the Nesties come in is no good, but the clear bags card makers use to package their cards is perfect....

One set per bag, along with their original packaging insert (got to remember their names, how many label sets are there?)

Decorate a little cardboard box, and I can flick through them in an instant for the set I need. It's not too much hassle to open the bag they're in when I need them...

On top of the 9 draw unit to the right is an Ikea 3 draw unit....

Painted white again and covered with beautiful papers - and I can't remember who made this paper....

These 3 draws hold, top to bottom, masks - must use these....

Specialty trims.....

Glitter....

So, that's the main wall of my Scrappy Room. Another post I will show the other storage stuff - this is going to be photo heavy already....

Meanwhile.....

Here is a sneak peek of my Walkabout Wednesday post today over at Scrappy Go Lucky....

Using the Teresa Collins - Sophisticated cartridge, Teresa Collins papers and a sketch from Inspired Blueprints....

Would love to see you over there.....

And, yes, I remember I said I would show you photo's of what the room REALLY looks like....

These are not too bad actually, because I had a really good tidy up for the photo's posted last week.....

Maybe in a week or two they will be more realistic.....LOL

Thanks for dropping in again to my humble space on the Net, leave me a comment and let me know what you think - I really do appreciate your feedback....

Until Friday, for SOUS reveal day, take care, and....

Happy Scrapping...

Hugs

My Scrap Room!!!!!

2011-08-26T11:25:00.000+08:00

Hello folks - here it is at last - My Scrappy Place.....

I would love to have made this a video, but methinks I might have had a few problems actually getting it onto the blog - I'm hopeless with technology - maybe one day.....

So, here it is....

This is the view as you walk in the door....

The draws and cupboards are from Ikea....

A closer view....

The huge black frame is also Ikea, which I just put a beautiful piece of paper in.....

The smaller frames underneath were cut on Cricut - I'll put them on the Scrappy Go Lucky Blog soon....

Turning right, there is a storage cupboard (built into room) and Ikea wall cubbies....

The coloured trays hold my ribbon....

Continuing to the right, on the same wall as the door, facing my table, is an Ikea cube storage thingy....

I LOVE pretty boxes.....

In towards the corner - my Curtain Call Corner.....

Love it.....

Closer view.....

My prize project - JUDY.....

The window wall - the window is huge, so not a lot here, two Ikea units underneath....

How did that get here? Should have been towards the top of post...!!!

My paper storage.....

This works for me - the 12 x 12 paper bags you get from the scrappy store when you purchase papers.....

I store my papers by collection, in alphabetical order (most of the time...LOL).....

The boxes are - wait for it - nappy boxes!!!!!

When oldest Granddaughter Rebekah was a baby.... just wrapped them in wrapping paper - $2 a roll....

Stored underneath my table - too easy.....

Another close up of stuff......

More stuff......

Different angle - are you starting to get a feel for my Happy Scrappy Place.....

The chandeliers on the wall are from - wait for it - Avon!!!!!

A little church by Twiddleybitz I'm working on (have been working on for weeks....LOL) I'm terrible for starting a project and then leaving it for a while (back and forward KWIM)....

My ribbon storage trays - love rummaging in these draws....

The boxes to the left of picture are from Ikea, which I have painted white and covered with papers - these draws hold my cardstock scraps - by colour.....

The beautiful boxes hold distress inks, stamps, lace, roses, bling, pearls, etc - next post I will show more details of what's inside.....

The four wee draws on top of the Ikea cube, to the left, holds my pens.....

And back round to my Curtain Call Corner.....

A few close ups.....

Underneath the window are two more Ikea units and my CRICUT.....

Another Curtain Call project - can you tell I l0ve Graphic 45's Curtain Call....

My Cricut sits to my right hand side when I am crafting, and the draws underneath hold all my Cricut paraphanalia.....

My workspace.....

My little DVD player for company - hubby works away from home a lot.....

So, there you have it.....

And, yes, you're right - it's NEVER this tidy. I had a special spruce up to get the photo's....

I would love it to look like this all the time - but that just doesn't happen, as you all know....

Next post I will show you what's inside the draws, cupboards and boxes (not all of them, hee hee) how I store my Cricut carts, etc. and a photo of what the room REALLY looks like on a normal scrappy day.....

See you then....

Hugs

Cardabilities # 37 and Walkabout Wednesday

2011-08-24T10:25:00.005+08:00

Hello folks, this time I'm here with Cardabilities - sketch # 37....

Using the same paper collection I used for Sketchabilities, Echo Park "Be Mine"....

The sketch....

The beautiful flower is one I bought at Michaels in Los Angeles, Recollections "Boutique Fleur"....

The leaves are the Sizzix die "Branch with Leaves"....

I cut the wee squares with Nestabilities....

Cardstock is Bazzill....

As it's Wednesday it's also my turn to post over at the Scrappy Go Lucky Blog....

Here is just a wee peek at this weeks layout, using a sketch from Little Shop of Sketches....

Head over to the blog for more photo's and all the details....

That's me for today...

You need to come back on Friday - I got someting to show you, which I have been planning to do for a very long time, but was just never organized enough to actually do it....

Can you guess????

Hugs

Sketchabilities # 53

2011-08-22T17:22:00.004+08:00

I've found another sketch site - I do like to work from sketches.....

In fact, I have Scrappers Block without one now....LOL

Sketchabilities....

This is sketch # 53....

Papers I have used are the gorgeous "Be Mine" collection from Echo Park....

Pearl Flourishes are Zva....

Flowers are Prima "Floret Collection Gisele"....

Leaves are from a great new die called "Leafy Flourish" from Die-namics....

I have inked the papers and photo mats with Versa Color "Opera Pink".....

The bracket edge punch is by Fiskars....

Another layout using pink and grey - seems to be a popular colour scheme at the moment....

The photo's are some of my favourites of DD, DSIL and their two adorable little girls - my gorgeous granddaughters, Rebekah and Emma....

I took the photo's back in July 2009, when Emma was 2 months old....

A beautiful little family....

Love it....

Thanks for dropping in again....

Hugs

Postcard from Dubai - SOUS DT

2011-08-19T16:48:00.006+08:00

It's reveal day over at Stuck On U Sketches, and we had a wonderful, original sketch from our own Leah to play with....

Leah's sketch....

I have used the great "Travel Ledger" papers from Teresa Collins....

Half of the title was already on the Post Card. I ran it through my printer to add 'from Dubai' - happy with the result....

The photo mats and subtitles are cut directly from Teresa's papers....

Under the ribbon trim I have used the Martha Stewart "Diamond Fence Trim" Double Edge Punch....

The chipboard flourish is Dusty Attic "Decorative Trim Set" which I have inked with Versa Color "Sky Blue"

The photo's are of DH at the Burj Al Arab in Dubai during our holiday there in 2007....

The photo of the plane has been taken from the Emirates website and is copyright free. This is who we fly with when we go to both Dubai and Scotland. Yes, they fly direct to Glasgow Airport, saves us going through Heathrow Airport in London, which we have to do with every other airline!! Fair reduces the time taken to get home....

So, there we have it. My second DT project for Stuck On U Sketches....

Why don't you head over to the BLOG and join us this week with your interpretation of the sketch....

Hope to see you there....

Hugs

Tim Holtz Configuration

2011-08-17T12:46:00.005+08:00

Good Wednesday everybody, or Happy Hump Day, as my friend Curt over at Curt's Playhouse would say.... LOL

It's time for Walkabout Wednesday over at Scrappy Go Lucky...

Instead of a sketch this week, I decided to work with another one of these great Configuration Boxes from Tim Holtz....

This is a wee sneaky peeky at the finished box....

Head over to the Scrappy Go Lucky Blog for all the details and more photo's....

Hope to see you over there soon....

Hugs

The Cutest Chicken

2011-08-11T23:00:00.000+08:00

Hello again scrappy friends, I'm here today with my interpretation of the current sketch over at Frosted Designs....

tHe cutesT chiCken.... I did want to call it the cutest little chicken, but there wasn't enough Ts - can you tell... hee hee - should have used Cricut!!

The sketch by Karin....

I have used my Lime Tart August 2011 Full Tart kit....

The gorgeous papers from Authentique "Blissful" collection.....

I had always wondered what papers I could ever use for this photo!!!

The title is from Basic Grey's "Out of Print"....
The flowers and leaves are Prima....

The large flowers have been cut from the Authentique Blissful sheet "Happiness"....

The butterflies are also Prima, which were pink when I started, but a good spritz of Glimmer Mist "Sun Sisters" soon changed that....

All the papers and paper flowers have been inked with Brilliance Ink Graphite Black....

The photo is gorgeous Granddaughter Rebekah at her dance display in December last year, she WAS the cutest little chicken...

Love all those tail feathers....

Love & Hugs

Walkabout Wednesday for Scrappy Go Lucky

2011-08-10T19:47:00.004+08:00

Wednesday means it's my turn to post over at Scrappy Go Lucky.....

Here's just a wee peek at this weeks layout...

For full reveal and details, head over to the Scrappy Go Lucky Blog....

See you there...

Hugs

Flying Unicorn Sketch Challenge

2011-08-08T12:10:00.010+08:00

I've found a new site in the last few days via my DT friend over at SOUS - Sandi Clarkson - Thanks Sandi....

Flying Unicorn

This is my interpretation of their current Mojo Monday (last Monday - LOL) sketch.....

The sketch, by Alda Stevens.....

Photo's are following the birth of gorgeous little granddaughter Emma - she was two in May!!!

Papers are Echo Park "Victoria Gardens"

Flowers are Prima "Athena, Aurora Pink" and "Petunia Rondo"

Martha Stewart punch "Branch"

The beautiful scrolls are Dusty Attic "French Flourish" and "Ornate Corners #6"

German Scraps, Lace, Bazzill cardstock and Brilliance Ink "Graphite Black"

No inking or distressing of the edges on this layout, I wanted to keep it nice and fresh and clean, just like the baby.....

Another set of precious photo's scrapped - at last!!! LOL

Thanks for dropping in again....

Hugs

First DT reveal at SOUS

2011-08-05T16:45:00.001+08:00

At last.....

Reveal day over at Stuck On U Sketches....

My first DT layout, from an original sketch by our own Leah Schaeffer......

Leah's sketch....

This sketch was such fun to design with, and I thought this photo went perfectly with the Prima collection "Moulin Rouge"

The wee tag for the title is K & Co "Blue Awning" Cardstock Tags and the title is computer generated with "Edwardian Script" font....

The beautiful pearl swirls are from Zva....

And the gorgeous flowers are Prima "Eclatte" and "Pearl Panache Ice Castle"....

Photo is beautiful granddaughter Emma....

You need to head on over to the Stuck On U Sketches blog and see what the other DT members have done with this sketch - pure eye candy - what a great team I am now a part of - Love it....

You will also get to meet the other new members of the DT. There are in fact now two Design Teams - The Sketch Team and the Die Cut Team....

I am adding all the links to their blogs on the left of my page - bear with me, this may take a wee while.....LOL

In the mean time, why not have a go at the sketch yourself - you have until Friday 19th August to upload your project - have fun - I did!!

Until next time

Thanks for dropping in

Hugs

Walkabout Wednesday for Scrappy Go Lucky

2011-08-03T17:00:00.000+08:00

It's Wednesday, that means it's my turn over at the Scrappy Go Lucky Blog.....

Here is this week's layout.....

And, this was last week's layout - yes, I missed posting it here, again.....

Head over to the Scrappy Go Lucky Blog for all the details, and a wee lookie see what my DT team mates have been up to - my, they are a talented bunch...

Don't forget to come back Friday for my first DT layout for Stuck On U Sketches....

See you Friday....

Hugs

Me and my Cat - SOUS

2011-07-28T12:56:00.005+08:00

I'm back again, this time with my interpretation of the latest sketch over at Stuck On U Sketches.....

Another sketch by their own Nanne Harry - wonderful....

I have used my Lime Tart, July 2011, A La Tarte kit.....

Everything on the page was from the kit, I did not need to add anything - brilliant. However, the disadvantage of that is that my stash wasn't raided....

The papers are Sassafrass Lass 'Sunshine Broadcast' collection - including an interesting sheet of 'Folding Dimensional Die Cuts' - the flowers.....

The flower cluster, to the bottom left of the photo, is actually one piece! There is a wee tab joining them together, and this is folded to give the dimension - easy peasy!!

I have inked the papers and flowers with Distress Inks 'Pumice Stone' and the Dusty Attic 'Foliage' with Brilliance ink 'Graphite Black'

Bazzill cardstock and ribbon from the kit - done....

The photo is Darling Granddaughter, Rebekah, with her toy cat that stays at her Great Grandpa's house. Another adorable photo....

Well, that was my last time taking part in the SOUS Sketch Challenge......

Next sketch, August 5th, I'm part of the Design Team.....

Sooooooooooo excited....

Can't wait to join that beautiful group of ladies.....

See you again soon...

Hugs

2 little cuties

2011-07-26T10:55:00.000+08:00

I have created this layout with two challenges in mind...

Challenge # 48 over at Lasting Memories - "It's All About the Title!"

and

The July Sketch Challenge at Scrapbudz....

The sketch from Scrapbudz, by Vanessa Waller - Crafty Ness.....

I have used my Lime Tart July 2011 Full Tart....

The title alphas are by Echo Park 'Dots & Stripes' Alpha Stickers....

The papers are - Fancy Pants 'Beach Babe', Basic Grey 'Sugar Rush', and Crate Paper 'Emma's Shoppe'

Rubons are - 7 gypsies and Kaiser.....

Flowers are by Sassafrass Lass 'Entwined Blooms' Rosey.....

Martha Stewart punch - Double Arches.....

The gorgeous bee is from RW Laser Cuts - 'William Bee' - as close to whimsy as I get....

And Bazzill cardstock.....

The photo's are gorgeous Granddaughters Rebekah and Emma - definitely two little cuties....

Thanks for dropping in again folks....

See you again soon....

Hugs

Walkabout Wednesday on Sunday!

2011-07-24T10:28:00.007+08:00

Hello fellow crafty friends, thought I better catch up with my Walkabout Wednesday projects over at Scrappy Go Lucky.....

They have still been running weekly over at the blog, but, I have been neglect in getting them posted here....

This is the current layout, following a sketch by Becky Fleck, using the Graphically Speaking cartridge - the details are all over at the Scrappy Go Lucky Blog.....

This next layout is from a sketch by Inspired Blueprints, using the Damask Decor cartridge....

Next is following a sketch from Sassy Lil' Sketches with the Lacy Labels cartridge....

Next, from a sketch by Becky Fleck, using Celebrate with Flourish cartridge....

And, finally, from a sketch by Little Shop of Sketches, using A Child's Year cartridge....

The details for all these layouts are over at Scrappy Go Lucky, and you get to look at the work of my fellow designers - amazing.....

I will return to posting my Walkabout Wednesday projects - on Wednesdays....LoL

Thanks for dropping in again folks....

Hugs

My Fantastic News!

2011-07-22T16:00:00.001+08:00

I can finally reveal my fantastic news.....

I have been invited to be on the Design Team at

Stuck On U Sketches.....

I have been taking part in their sketch challenges since Sketch # 1 back in October 2009, finding their sketches a great starting point to getting layouts from the planning stage, of paper and photographs, to completion....

So, when Nanne, Sandi and Leah invited me to be a part of the Design Team, how could I say no....

I am super excited to become a part of this amazing team, which includes some of my favourite scrapbook designers.....

However, my first DT design will not be until August 5th sketch, in two weeks.....

Here's a wee sneakie peakie of that design....

There are some amazing changes coming over at SOUS, and the post for Aug 5th will have lots of new and exciting stuff, so the girls decided to announce me this week, so I don't get lost in all the excitiement, how cute.....LoL

So, head over to Stuck On U Sketches, and take part in the current challenge, I am....

It will be my last entry as a follower - next sketch I will be a Designer - whoo hoo......

Back soon

Hugs

Finally, a Header!!!!!

2011-07-20T09:53:00.003+08:00

In celebration of something fantastic about to happen, I have fought with my computer and as you can see, after nearly three years with my little blog - I finally have a header!!!!!

This was no mean feat for me, and I can tell you it caused no end of expletives during development!!!!

I have tried to make headers in the past (3 years!!!) and they just never seemed to work - too big, too small, layers all stuffed up, etc. etc.

This one is from Shabby Blogs and their great video tutorial walked me through it - baby steps....hee hee!!

I will make another one, more in keeping with my style, but for now, I'm just happy to have one....

Stay posted for my fantastic news - I can hardly wait.....

Hugs

Birthday Sundaes # 18

2011-07-19T12:36:00.003+08:00

Hello crafty friends, I'm here with the latest challenge over at Birthday Sundaes - Anything Goes, again.....

I never know what to do when they have an anything goes challenge - I like a bit of direction.

I think that's why I get along with sketches in my scrapbooking. They give me a starting point - saves me sitting staring at papers for days wondering where to start...LoL

Anyway, I went with the beautiful Do Crafts Pampered Pets range again. Remember my Poodle card, well this is the Sitting Pretty Cat.....

Have layered the cat in this beautiful oval frame....

Added a wee bit of Kaiser bling...

A bit of 'fluffy'?? ribbon (I have no idea what this stuff is actually called. It's very fibrous and if you stretch it widthways, it tears very easily - anyone help)

So, there we have it - nice and easy, and another birthday card in my stash...

Be back soon....

Hugs

Play Giggle Adore - SOUS

2011-07-13T11:53:00.005+08:00

The latest sketch over at Stuck On U Sketches has been designed by their own Nanne Harry

And what a wonderful sketch it is

Here is my take....

The sketch, by Nanne...

I have used my Lime Tart March 2011, Half Tart, and only added the vines....

The papers are Echo Park 'For The Record'....

The flowers and tickets were in the kit....

The Vine Border is by RW Laser Cuts....

Photograph is gorgeous Granddaughter Erin, in my Dad's garden, when I was last home in May/June....

Quite pleased with the way it came together....

See you again soon....

Hugs

Birthday Sundaes # 17

2011-07-12T12:39:00.003+08:00

It's Challenge # 17 over at Birthday Sundaes.....

To use Orange, Green & White....

This must be the brightest orange in the Bazzill range - I love it!

Not many chances to use this bright a colour, so I went with it....

The football paper is by Papermania....

The stamps are from PaperCraft....

Inks are Versa Color 'Green' and 'Orange' (what unoriginal colour names!!)

And a couple of brads by American Crafts...

Done....

Back soon....

Hugs

Twiddleybitz Sketch Challenge

2011-07-08T17:56:00.005+08:00

Hello again folks, thanks for dropping in again....

This is one of the photo's I took while home in June....

Little Granddaughter, Emma, just turned 2.....

The layout is based on the June Sketch Challenge over at Twiddleybitz. I thought it was the perfect sketch to showcase this photo...

The sketch - by Skissedilla....

I have used two Twiddleybitz pieces -
'Totally Tweet Cage - Rooster' & 'Fern Leaf Flourish'

I have inked the cage with VersaColor Vanilla ink and then hilighted it with Rub 'n Buff - Antique Gold.....

The Rooster has been inked with VersaColor Vanilla and VersaColor Royal Blue, and then spritzed with Glimmer Mist - Dazzling Diamonds.....

The Flourish has been inked with Brilliance Ink - Graphite Black and I have added a wee Kaiser pearl....

I have always wanted to put one of these HUGE bows on a page, and voila - suits the page and the photo - I think!

The flowers are all Prima...
The paper is My Mind's Eye "So Sophie" Collection - 'Best Thing' - Ledger Girl Paper

Martha Stewart Punch Around The Page - Double Loop....
and the wee butterfly is a 7 gypsies stamp....

The perfect title - she was such a little angel, posing for Granny's camera - again!!

Hugs

Birthday Sundaes # 16

2011-07-03T23:39:00.005+08:00

Hello again everyone, hope you're having a nice relaxing weekend....LoL

Challenge # 16 over at Birthday Sundaes is Anything Goes....

So, here goes with my card....

A beautiful Art Deco image and Kaiser Chapter One papers....

A few wee roses from my stash....

Happy Birthday stamp is from TPC Studios and the leaf branch is Sizzix....

Be back soon with some layouts....

Hugs

SOUS sketch #58

2011-06-29T18:02:00.001+08:00

I loved the latest sketch over at Stuck On U Sketches, and came up with this layout of DGD Rebekah in 2009. She was 2....

The sketch, by Liz Qualman....

Using my Lime Tart June 2011 Full Tart....

Papers are Girl's Paperie "Vintage Whimsy"

Flowers are Prima and my stash...

Alphas are Webster's Pages and American Crafts Thickers....

The wee journal stamp is from Autumn Leaves....

I cut the bunting on Cricut using 'Carousel' cartridge at 4 inches....

Too cute......

Now for something interesting - with reference to the beautiful award I received from Nanne, and previous awards I have received - do you ever wonder where they come from???

I decided to investigate.....

I followed the award backwards (KWIM) to its origin - authors.....

They award each other upon the publishing of new novels (saw a few familiar names)and guess what - they had to send it on to 15 (FIFTEEN!!!!!) other authors - thank goodness it was 8 by the time it got down to us scrapbookers....LOL

I did discover a lot of new blogs on my travel back in time - there are a LOT of blogs out there - it was fun, but time consuming....

Off to a class at Inspired Crafts tonight, by fellow DT member Mandy - love her style....

Hugs for now

Birthday Sundaes & an Award

2011-06-27T23:24:00.001+08:00

Here I am with the latest challenge over at Birthday Sundaes - Stars & Stripes Birthday...

I have used the papers from my Lime Tart June 2011 Full Tart - Girl's Paperie....

The star was cut on Cricut from George....

Birthday stamp is Papermania 'Hampstead' Icons & Sentiments...
Ribbon and doily from stash....

Next up I have received an adorable reward from my Scrapping buddy Nanne, over at Nanne's Creations....

Too yummy.....

I have to list 7 things about myself and then pass the award to 8 of my scrappy friends...

I never know what to write when it comes to these awards, so I asked DH to write down 7 things about me (that I could publish on the World Wide Web....LOL). Here's what he came up with....

1 I'm a Scrapaholic

2 There are more gadgets in my scraproom than the rest of the house

3 Love family history and research

4 Hate work - semi retired

5 Love shopping - scrappy shopping

6 Manic driver - the road's mine

7 Did I mention I'm a scrapaholic

8 Hate technology

That's eight I said to him, but Scrapaholic is a repeat - MEN!!!

Anyway, that's what hubby says about me......

Now to pass this award along to 8 irresistibly sweet blogging buddies....

1 Sharli

2 Carole

3 Curt

4 Leonie

5 Tracey

6 Tereesa

7 Tara

8 Glee

You must hop over to these folks blogs - they are making some wonderful creations out there, and I am honoured to be a part of this world wide hobby....

Blogger might play up sometimes, but we wouldn't have all these wonderful friends without Blogger and the other hosts....

Thank you again Nanne for thinking of me when you passed on this award.....

Hugs for now

Granny's Girls

2011-06-22T14:28:00.000+08:00

Here at last with some scrappy stuff....

First up is my take on the current sketch over at Stuck On U Sketches....

The sketch.....

My three adorable Granddaughters.....

EMMA

ERIN

REBEKAH

Photo's taken 28th May 2011 - Emma's 2nd Birthday.....

I have used my Lime Tart June 2011 Full Tart....

Papers - The Girl's Paperie "Vintage Whimsy"
Flowers - Prima and Zva
Rhinestones - Hero Arts and Kaiser

Heart and Key Trinket from my Finding's Box - isn't the wee key too cute....

Pearl Flourish - Prima Frame Stamp - Prima "Fontologie"
Alpha - Basic Grey micro mini "Capella"

Lace from stash
Cameo - We R Memory Keepers

Secondly I have finished the May Kaiser Challenge sketch - too late I know, but it's finished....LoL

The sketch

Papers Tags and Words - Kaiser "Chapter One" Collection

Candleabra - Dusty Attic

Key from my Finding's Box

Flower - Prima "Louisa May Alcott's Mint"
Pearls - Kaiser Ice Green

Rub ons - Kaiser

Photo is darling Granddaughter Rebekah from my last trip home in November 2010....

Good to be back in my Scrappy Room again

Thanks for dropping in girls - I've missed you while I've been away. Will be round to visit you all in the next day or so....

Hugs

HOME!!!!!!

2011-06-16T21:10:00.000+08:00

Hello everybody - I'm back in Oz.

Had a wonderful time in Scotland with family, shame the weather was absolutely awful - it rained everyday, except one.....

Never mind. Spent lots of quality time with my Dad, children and my gorgeous granddaughters, and lots of lovely photo's to play with.....

Just to get over the jet lag now - that long haul journey doesn't get any easier!!!!

Back into my scrappy room in a couple of days.....

Be back soon

Hugs

GONE!!!!

2011-05-24T18:24:00.000+08:00

Didn't get the Kaiser sketch done.....

Away to Scotland now.....

Hugs

Prima Build A Page - May

2011-05-24T09:33:00.006+08:00

What a beautiful day - I'm off to Scotland tonight!!!!!...........

I've had a go at the Prima BAP for May....

I HAVE to use all these beautiful Prima products I collect....

Here is my layout...

The sketch for May....

Papers are Prima "Flights of Fancy" Collection:-
Firefly
Blooming Happiness
Faith
and Tiptoe.....

I have used the Notecards from the Prima "Fairy Flora" Collection as photo mats - perfect....

Flowers are Prima "Roosevelt" Collection Carow....
Leaves are Prima Rose Leaves
Prima bling flourishes....

The date is written on a Prima tag from "Flights of Fancy" Journaling stickers....

Bazzill cardstock "Tink Pink" which I have used Martha Stewart "Floral Lace" punch....

Title "Little Miss" is chipboard from Five Kids & A Dog, which I have inked with VersaColor "Topaz" and then used Making Memories Specialty Glitter Glaze to give it some sparkle....

The photo's are gorgeous DGD # 3 from November last year.....

Me thinks I will have to take part in Prima's monthly challenges from hence forth - at least I can now SEE my gorgeous products - they're not stuck in a draw.....

This may well be my last post for a wee while, although I'm going to try and do the Kaiser May Sketch # 2 before I go. My flight's not until 10.30pm.....

But, if I don't get back with that, I'll see you in about three weeks - I'm off to hug the most adorable little girls on the planet - in my opinion....LoL

Will 'visit' you all when I get back

Love & Hugs

Birthday Sundaes # 10

2011-05-23T10:14:00.004+08:00

Good Monday morning everybody. ths sun is shining here in Oz, though it's cold (yep, it gets cold down under!!!), and I'm off to book my flights to Scotland - can't wait to see my three gorgeous granddaughters.....

Meanwhile, here is my card for the current challenge over at Birthday Sundaes - Pearls and Lace....

Using papers and lace from my Lime Tart February 2010 Full Tart, My Mind's Eye "Life Stories" Collection....

The Happy Birthday stamp is from TPC Studio "Flourish Text"......

The chandelier stamp is Papermania "Chatsworth Vintage" Collection, which I have adhered Kaiser pearls to....

A wee bit of ribbon from stash, some inking, and another lovely card done....

Thanks for comiong by girls, and all your lovely comments, which I really enjoy reading and totally appreciate.... Hugs

BTW - my next post will be a layout I have made USING Prima papers - I HAVE USED PRIMA PAPERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I didn't swoon over them and put them away again - I USED them....LoL

Til then

Hugs

William & Grace

2011-05-20T19:27:00.004+08:00

Happy Friday everybody - here is my take on the latest sketch over at Stuck On U Sketches....

The sketch, by DT member Crafty-Ness....

Again working with my Lime Tart May 2011 A La Tarte.....

Papers are the gorgeous "Laced with Grace" Collection from Glitz....

The huge flower is Prima, as is the bling and pearls flourish, which I chopped up to fit my layout....

The wee letters are Basic Grey....

The photograph is my great uncle William (my maternal Grandmother's brother) and his first wife, Grace. I never knew Aunt Grace, she died before I was born....

But, I remember Uncle Willie, one of my 'old uncles'.....

I had three 'old uncles', Robert, Willie and John. They always used to give us money for sweets when we would go on holiday to Scotland (I grew up in the RAF, away from Scotland). None of the uncles had any children, and they, and the aunties, are all gone now....

This is where I hope my scrapbooking will preserve their existence for generations to come - no more nameless photo's.....

Thanks again to the beautiful girls at SOUS and their fortnightly sketches - they keep my scrapping mojo alive....

And not forgetting the fantastic kits I get each month from Lime Tart - thanks Philippa.....

Hugs

Frosted Designs # 15

2011-05-19T16:12:00.006+08:00

Hello again, everybody. Here is my take on Sketch # 15 over at Frosted Designs.....

The sketch.....

I have used my Lime Tart May 2011 A La Tarte....

The papers are the gorgeous "Laced with Grace" by Glitz, as are the tags....

The title, background circle of title and the file tab are Bo Bunny....
The rhinestones are Kaiser and the brads are Creative Imaginations....

The flowers, lace, flourish and swing tickets were in a wee bag in the kit....

The photograph is DS and gorgeous DGD # 2 from Easter this year, back home in Scotland - will see them soon..... yay....

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Meanwhile, things have returned to normal over at Scrappy Go Lucky, now that the Easter holidays are over. Which means my Walkabout Wednesday posts have returned - yesterday actually.....

This is my latest layout. For the sketch and cartridge details head over to the Scrappy Go Lucky Blog.....

See you next time girls, thanks for dropping in.....

Hugs

Birthday Sundaes # 9

2011-05-18T09:24:00.004+08:00

Here I am with another Birthday Card for the current challenge over at Birthday Sundaes....

This week's challenge is to use 'at least 3 circles'....

I couldn't resist using this gorgeous Poodle image from Andrea Jayne's "Pampered Pet" Collection - definitely not my usual style....

Nestabilities for the circles (of course), ribbon and roses from stash....

Happy Birthday cicular stamped image from Papermania's "Hampstead Collection - Icons and Sentiments"

A wee bit of foam mount to give the circles dimension, and voila.....

Hugs

Bo Bunny Sketch Challenge

2011-05-16T14:44:00.005+08:00

I've ventured a go at the latest sketch challenge over at Bo Bunny...

The sketch, by the uber talented Tara Orr....

The gorgeous papers are all Bo Bunny "Timepiece" Collection.....

Flowers - Bo Bunny "Mama-Razzi" Collection
Flourishes - Bo Bunny "Double Dot Licorice"
Metal Accents - Bo Bunny "Gabrielle" Trinkets.....

Ribbon and roses from stash.....

Doily from stash.....

Photo is my Maternal Grandfather (seated left), Great Grandmother (standing left), Uncle Sandy, Aunt Julia (seated) and Aunt Nettie - Circa 1919....

Totally loved putting this layout together, the papers are so perfect for a heritage layout, and another precious family photo on a layout.....

So glad you could pop in again....

Hugs