Father Mini Book

To continue with the theme of Mini Books - here is one I made last year for Cricut Club - dedicated to My Father - George. Love you Dad xx

The pages are cut from Accent Essentials at 5.5 inches. With the smaller frames cut at 3", 2.5" and 2.25"

The little blue bird is cut from Home Accents at 2.75"

This is Dad at work in Singapore. He was in the Royal Air Force and served nearly three years there in the late 60s early 70s. I have vivid memories of half days at school and long hours in the pool. Very humid weather, no air conditioning and ceiling fans everywhere.

The little frame is cut from Accent Essentials at 1.5"

This is one of my all time favourite photo's of Dad. It was taken back in 1974 when we had a family holiday in the Isle of Man (a little island off the west coast of England).

Moving into the 80s, Dad looks so happy here. The brown scallop mat is at 4.5" from New Arrival, the blue mat with oval aperture at 3.75" from Beyond Birthdays and the word DAD at 3.5" from Beyond Birthdays.

Again the blue scallop mat at 4.5" from New Arrival and the aperture mat with the leaf cut at 2.75" from Stretch Your Imagination.

The decorative frame on this page is from Joys of the Season at 4.5" stretched to 6" wide on Design Studio.

Another favourite photo, my Graduation. Dad is wearing his favourite tie, so couldn't resist the wee scottie dog - one of those iron on patches you get from the haberdashery department - too cute.

The decorative leaves border cut at 1.25" from Accent Essentials.

The oval on this page cut at 2.5" stretched to 4.25" wide on Design Studio from Christmas Cheer cartridge.

The flourish from Joys of the Season at 1.25" (sorry, cannot seem to be able to put fractions for half, quarter and three quarters on blog!!!)

Two more recent photo's. Top one at my wedding here in Australia in 2007, and the bottom one at Glasgow Airport when I was returning to Aus from a holiday back home.

The back page says it all........

Thanks for dropping in

TTFN

Jane xx

Love Letters

This was an off the page project I made for Cricut Club back in February.....


It's a little book - but no ordinary book....

A close up of the stitching. Yes, I stitched the pages into the spine.... That was a bit fiddly, but well worth the extra effort. It did originally have rings, but they really didn't suit the style I was trying to achieve....

It's a Book of Envelopes.....

And each envelope contains a Love Letter.

Now, as you've probably realised, I've been married twice.... Have I EVER received a Love Letter? Nope....

So - What to put in the envelopes?

I reproduced famous Love Letters from history.....

This first one is from Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn (before they were married) in the summer of 1528, WOW, the language is amazing (no, not swearing!!!!) the use of the English language is so eloquent, and definitely from a different era.

The second letter is from Robert Burns (the Scottish poet) (GO Scotland!!!) to a lady friend, known only as Dear Madam, he was a known womaniser. The letter is from 1785 and again the language is a pleasure to read, and it's written in straight forward English, not the usual style of Burns text, ie. "wee sleekit coorin' timrous beastie" .

Letter #3 is the first of two letters from Napoleon Bonaparte to Josephine. December of 1795, before their marriage, what a beautiful letter....

Letter four is again from Napoleon to Jospehine, in Spring 1797, just two years later, now married, the letter is quite different from the first. In letter #1 he writes to My Dearest Jospehine, in letter #2 he writes To Josephine..... Google them to read them in full, amazing.....

Letter number five is from the most famous literary couple in history - Elizabeth Barrett Browning to Robert Browning. Written in January 1846, before their marriage. What an amazing love story theirs is, made famous in the old film 'The Barretts of Wimpole Street" - love that movie.

And, finally, letter #6 is from Tsarina Alexandra to Tsar Nicholas II in December 1915. This letter is from a wife to her husband before he goes off to war (WWI). The letter is all the more poignant when you know what was to happen to them during the Russian Revolution.

They would be taken, along with their four daughters and young son by the revolutionaries (the people) and be assassinated. Thus ending royal rule in Russia - we all know what came next....

What amazing pieces of history, so glad I made this wee project....

On to the technical stuff - the envelopes were cut from Wild Card cartridge at 6" and the title from Blackletter cartridge, so perfect for this project. The papers used are K & Co 'Life's Journey', again perfect for this.

Thanks for dropping in

TTFN

Jane xx

Wee Peek

Just a wee sneak peek for tomorrows post....

Trying out a new layout for my posts.....fed up with the way blogger squashes up the text, no matter how I lay it out....let's see if this improves things!!

Still waiting to hear from Sheralee to claim her blog candy....

See you tomorrow

TTFN

Jane xx

Last Cricut Club Creations

Here are the layouts I made for my last Cricut Club at Scrapbooks From The Heart........

All the cuts are from the Home Decor cartridge - love that cart......

"Adore" and flourish cut at 3"

Chandelier at 10" and Fleur de Lys at 3"

Chandelier at 5" and Flourish at 3"

Thus another chapter closes. I will miss working at the shop, but on the bright side, hoping to save myself a small fortune.

The only disadvantage of working in the BEST shop in Perth - I got to see all the goodies as they were delivered and couldn't resist buying most of them - if I live to be 100, and scrap a layout EVERY day I still wouldn't get through my stash......

The good news is - Cricut Club will continue without me - the beautiful Kaye is taking over the helm - her work is beautiful - can't wait to see her creations.....

I still have lots of Cricut stuff to post over the coming weeks that I created for the Club, so pop back soon

In other news - still waiting to hear from Sheralee to claim her Blog Candy

Thanks for dropping in

TTFN

Jane xx

Winner

We have a winner.............

All names in the bowl..........

DH did the honours.............

The tension rises.............

Sheralee.............Yay!!!!!

Congratulations Sheralee - send me your snail mail address at janestirling3@bigpond.com and I'll get your goodies in the mail to you.

Back tomorrow with the layouts from my final Cricut Club at SFTH.

TTFN

Jane xx

Blog Candy

Here I am at last with the promised Blog Candy to celebrate my Blogoversary (day late, as usual).

Included:-

DCWV La Creme Paper Stack - 48 sheets of gorgeous paper with flocking

ProvoCraft Paper Trimmer - with fold out arm measuring 15 inches

Rubit-Scrubit stamp cleaning pad - I'd be lost without mine

Bag of luscious Blooms

Creative Imaginations Word Clips

Kaiser pack of blank cards with envelopes

Kaiser Rhinestones x2

Kaiser Pearls - Hot Pink

Kaiser Brads - Waterberry

AMM Crystal Pulls

Paint Brushes x3

DMC Threads x7

All you need to do to be in with a chance to win is leave a comment on this post. I will draw a winner on Monday 8th June (Aus time). I will post internationally, so good luck to all.

And here is DD, DGD #1 and DGD #3 - Baby is much pinker now, and what a beautiful baby she is....

TTFN

Jane xx

New Granddaughter

Introducing DGD number 3 (#3) - Emma.

Born yesterday, 28th May, a wee sister for DGD #1. These photo's taken within 30 minutes of birth. Mother and baby both doing well. Going back to hosp this afternoon to see them. I'm sure she'll be a little more pink today!!

So, as you can see, I have a few valid excuses for my abscence.... we have also moved into the new house, we're surrounded by boxes, and I haven't scrapped for THREE weeks!!!!!!!

Having serious withdrawal symptoms, but hopefully, organized soon....

In the meantime.... it's my Blogoversary in two days - so Candy on its way... see you in two days

TTFN

Jane xx

Addit:- Baby weighed 6lbs 3ozs

Making Memories

Fame at last!!!! Well nearly....

This layout has been displayed on the Making Memories website, under Customer Ideas.

Made using their Flower Patch range of papers and spiral notes, a few Prima flowers and bling.

Now, I know it's not the same as being published, but good enough for me.

So, if you pop along here:- www.makingmemories.com click on Ideas, then Ideas Gallery, then Customer Ideas, my layout is 4th row 1st layout - titled "Easter Basket" and vote, vote, vote...

Pretty minor in the grand scheme of things, I know, but I'm chuffed.

Thanks again for dropping in

TTFN

Love Jane xx

Kung Fu

I'm still alive. Busy packing for the move to the new house.....


















This is a layout of DGD #1 at Christmas. DH had been working in Vietnam and brought her back these adorable pyjamas.

This was the first time she had worn them, and the strangest thing....she started doing these karate moves, which I managed to catch on camera.


















I thought these papers from the Prima 'Peaches' range suited the photo's perfectly...

I'm also busy putting together the layouts for my final Cricut Club at Scrapbooks From The Heart.

What with the move to the new house and going back to nursing (I had a two year break), my crafting time has been seriously curtailed, so something had to give, and I'm afraid it has had to be my work at SFTH.

I have loved my time there, and will still be a frequent shopper, they don't get rid of me that easily!!!

Still have the Cricut Crop on 22nd May - six hours of non stop Cricut, and my final shift on Sunday 7th June (while Jenae and Peta are in Brisbane) and that will be that. Another chapter closes...

But a new one will begin....

In other news...I have been given TWO awards by the adorable Carole Beath from Paper Arts (link on the left), I will post them next time...packing boxes are waiting!!!

Be back soon (I hope) with the promised photo's of the new house...

Thanks for dropping in.

TTFN

Jane x

Cricut Easter

Thought I would post some Easter layouts I have done for Cricut Club.

Isn't this the most adorable little bunny...he's from the Paper Dolls cartridge. Only problem with him is that he comes with no facial features...help!!!
















So, I had to draw them on myself. Now, as you know, I am no artist, but I had to have a go. He was expressionless...

So, with my black Zig pen, I gave him a face and whiskers. To say I am happy with the result is an understatement, I was delighted with my efforts...he looks super cute now. Doubt if I could do the same again!!































The bunny cut does have legs on it, but I had to cut tem off so he would fit inside the egg. The title was cut from Alphalicious cartridge, using Design Studio to join the letters. Photo's from this Easter (tomorrow) to be added later.
















This second layout includes a photo from DGD#1 last Easter. The title is ready made on the Wild Card cartridge, no need for Design Studio to join the letters!!
















The date cut from Jasmine cart and the swirls from Storybook cart.
































This third layout includes photo's from DGD#1 first Easter in 2007. It was her very first taste of chocolate, at seven months old.















Can't remember which carts I used for the flowers and watering can (memo to write recipe card later).

I also cut the photographs with Cricut. Wouldn't have been able to cut the curves so well with scissors!!!

So, tomorrow will be DGD#1 third Easter, looking forward to getting some beautiful photo's of her on her egg hunt, and her new Easter Bunny!!

Have asked DS to get some photo's of DGD#2 on her first Easter, back in Scotland, an Easter Bunny is winging its way to her from Oz...wish I could give it to her myself........

I would like to wish you all a Happy Easter....

See you soon

TTFN

Jane x

PS - got the keys for our house this week, not long now. Will post photo's soon.