Photoshop Class!

One of my bestie's Kim, sent me an email with a link to a free Photoshop class the other day... she has shown me the basics several times and I am only just getting the hang of it! (bit slow I know lol!) So, I thought I should give it a go - It was a very straight forward tutorial with easy to follow instructions and at the end of the very short class I came out with my very first digital layout! Woohoo! Gotta be happy with thatI think - who doesn't like a freebie and who doesn't like mess free scrapbooking that gets you a page in less than half hour!! Its a very simple page but I like it - hope you do too.

Christmas '09

Here is another photo I had in the pile to be scrapped! This one brings back wonderful memories of how cute they were when they were young... Thanks for stopping by again xx

Park Fun

I was cleaning out my cupboard yesterday to pack in the new stash (hehe!) and I found all these photos that I had previously printed to scrap but never got around to doing... So, guess what?? Yep I got inspired and finally scrapped some! This page is of my three cutie kids having fun in the park at Beackfront Holiday Resort where we took our camper trailer for the first time. We had a great time there and look forward to going again. I love Mae's little face in the photo on the far right, it screams 'WOOHOO!' which I'm sure is what she was saying!

Happy 5th Birthday!

Next Monday (18th June) is my baby girls 5th Birthday! In preparation for that I decided to make her a card using all her favourite things... pink, purple, cakes and glitter! What five year old girl doesn't like these things? Its a very basic card but I know she will love it and thats the whole point xx

{love} U so very much...

One of the best things at the Papercraft Expo last weekend was the gallery section. There were displays of different designers layouts. One in particular was by a lady Louise Nelson, who we had the pleasure of meeting by the way. She was so down to earth and lovely. I actually asked her was she 'arty' before starting scrapbooking?? She said, 'Oh goodness no, I was a furniture restorer!!' Her pages were like mini works of art - totally amazing. So, I had to have a go and below is what I came up with... my page gives no justice to hers by any means but it was fun having a go! Here is a close up so you can see the wire frame. Louise used wire on nearly every page - I loved it! Thanks for checking in xxx

Its been a long time!

Well hello! As you can see by my last post, it has been just over a year since I have been on here.... It has taken a fantastic weekend away with two of my gorgeous sisters and one very special and very talented friend to get me interested in papercrafting again. What better way to get back into than to go on a 'Road Trip' with the girls to Queensland and visit the Papercraft Expo! We had such a great time (even if the sun went into hiding!) we were inside and very much entertained by all things scrapbooking! We met the amazingly talented Tim Holtz and got photos and his autograph. He was so patient and polite - really lovely guy. There was some amazing displays and great bargains! The bank account got hit hard - oops! All for a good cause - creating wonderful memories!! Thats how I am explainging it anyway hehehe! Below is a pic of my stash! Lots of creating to do with this lot lol! After purchasing a new camera recently my sister and I had some fun taking some photos around Brisbane. Below are two of my favoutires! This first one is of a huge Ferriswheel right on the banks of the river that runs through the middle of the city. This next one was a gorgeous old building with lights that changed colour from pink and purple to red and blue - it was really impressive to watch. Hopefully I will have some creations to share with you soon - thanks for dropping by xx

Stampamemory Challenge 23 - Buttons!

This months challenge over at Stampamemory is to create a layout using buttons as your main embellishments. I thought this would be fun to try!
I had some lovely photos from Mothers Day this year when the kids and I surprised my mum and dad with a visit to their farm on Mothers Day. We had a lovely day catching up with them.

Below is my entry for the challenge.


I have used the gorgeous lap of Luxury DSP from SU. Isn't it pretty (and it is all of my mums favourite colours!) Also used from SU - Very Vanilla CS, Basic Gray & Concord Crush ink, Basic Pearls, Vintage Lace from the last Mini, Designer Buttons, Occasional Greetings stamp set for the title and of course the fabulous Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die.

A huge thank you to the girls at Stampamemory for inspiring me to get out some craft... it has been way to long (mwah to all of you!) I hope you like my page xxx

Stamp-a-memory Challenge #20

Hi everyone... long time no see!! It has taken me a long time to get the mojo back after the Christmas break - sorry.
I actually scrapped this page yesterday and this morning I was blog hopping and discovered I had filled the requirements for this months challenge at Stamp-a-memory! The challenge was to scrap lift something from the 2010-2011 IB&C.
I loved this layout on page 25 from the minute I got the catalogue and just had to have the stamp set and the matching punch and finally I have done the page.
(it must be a good one as the gorgeous Nikki has done the same page!)


As it says in the journaling - my family are all crazy when it comes to taking a good photo - must be because there are so many of us!! I hope you like my page - thanks for stopping by xxx

Scrapping for my niece!

While I was recently in Port Macquarie my sister and niece wanted to scrap! Yah!! My niece had a photo she wanted to do and knew she wanted lots of flowers but no layout in mind and no time.... Hello... I am here with no photos of my own and love flowers!!! 'I would love to do it for you' I said. 'Cool' I think was her response!!

She picked some gorgeous bright orange Prima flowers and I picked out some Prima paper - yummo, along with ribbons and pearls and lots of other gorgeous stuff. I had lots of fun and this is the end result.


Thankfully she was extremely pleased with the end result of my fun!!
Hope you are all having a great weekend.

Little Miss Mae (3) and I went to the beach this morning, it was a perfect start to the day! We then came home to visit with my brother and his kids for the rest of the day. So a perfect start to the weekend... I wonder what we will do tomorrow!!

October Team Swap Card

Well, finally another chance to create something with some new rubber... I have lacked the mojo after holidays, but thanks to our team swap and some inspiration from my good friend Tiffany, I have come up with these...


I love this colour combination of Crumb Cake (formally known as Kraft), Very Vanilla and the new in-colour Blushing Bride. Stamp sets used are Notably Ornate, Curly Cute and a Hostess set called Punch Potpourri. Other things used are 1 1/4" striped ribbon - Pretty in Pink, Basic Pearls, Silver embossing powder, dimensionals, mini glue dots and sticky strip.

Can't wait to see what the other girls have come up with this month.

Have a great weekend xx

SAM Challenge #15

After being on holidays camping in the rain for eight out of nine days.... (the kids still had a great time - luckily!), some scrapbooking was just what I needed! The Stamp-a-Memory Challenge this week is to 'Scraplift' a page found in all the great layouts from their site. (this took quiet a while to find as I was having to much fun looking and remembering all those great layouts!)

This is the layout I chose - its by a guest designer, Janice Klass...


and this is my version of her layout...


These photos were taken at a picnic for my mums birthday. Dad brought along his whip and was trying very patiently to teach us all how to 'Crack that whip'. There was lots of laughs and great memories made that day!

SAM Challenge #14

Well... I haven't participated in a challenge for a while and liked the idea of doing some scrap booking! The wonderful girls at Stamp-a-memory have put out this great sketch challenge, so I thought I would have to have a go!
This is the sketch


And, this is my entry! Thanks to my daughter and her great little soccer team - I had a couple of photos that definately needed scraping.
I have used the gorgeous new Newspaper Print DSP from SU and also the beautiful 1&1/4" stripped grosgrain ribbon in black and vanilla, the little leaves are from the two step bird punch and the Not Quite Navy flower is made using the scalloped circle punch.


This is a close up of the journaling.


Have a great week xx

Extreme Elements!

Hi all! I finally had time to have a play with some new rubber this morning! Gotta love new stuff... when I first saw this set in the new IB&C, I knew it would be great for boy/male cards and pages. Had to have it!
Below is a male birthday card - hope you like it.


Here is an 8x8" layout for my calendar next year! So nice to be able to do more of my son with a really nice set.


The colours I have used are Sahara Sand, Soft Suede and Not Quite Navy. The stamp set is called Extreme Elements on page 52 of the IB&C.

New Idea Book & Catalogue is here!

How exciting!! Its here and ready for you to order from and enjoy all the wonderful new things that are on offer! You can order your new IB&C from me for $10 or click on the image in the right hand column to view it on line!
Enjoy everyone!!

Open Day Cancelation...

Due to both my very talented older children (slightly biased!) getting into the semi-finals with their soccer, I have had to cancel my Open Day until further notice... If they get through next weekend then there could still be another two weekends of soccer finals and grand final to go to. I love watching them play and they would be very disappointed if I wasn't there for these very special games. I hope you can all understand this.
I will post when I have another date for this special introduction day to the new Idea Book & Catalogue will be.

New Cards!

I have been having some fun with some new techniques and new stamps and thought I should share some!!
These first two cards are from a Stampin' Up! team training day which was lots of fun. Especially being on the other side of the table to the teacher!
This card is Always Artichoke, Sahara Sand and Whisper White card stock. We stamped the flowers onto velum and embossed them - I love that!


This card is using the technique called 'Emerging Colour'. We stamped lots of little stamps in pinks and purples onto white card stock, then clear embossed the big Medallion stamp over the top. Then we used the Brayer (a big rubber roller) to roll the purple colour over the top. Using paper towel to wipe off the excess from the embossed area - which leaves the colours under-neath 'emerging' through!


The next one is a very simple card using the 'small heart' punch with five different coloured card stock and a simple birthday greeting. Very simple but very effective! And if you need a card in a rush - this one is perfect!


I have never used the 'Spritzer' tool before and borrowed it from a friend to play with.... This tool allows you to spray colour from a marker pen over your project to 'age' it. If you look closely you can see a fine mist of chocolate chip ink sprayed over the card - I like it! (and yes - its a mens card - shock horror - very much out of my comfort zone!!!)


Can you believe it - another mens card LOL!! Again using the Spritzer tool!


These next three cards would have to be my favourites!! And so easy! All you do is ink up your stamp with the Versa mark ink pad, stamp onto your card stock and then using the Sponge Daubers, dab chalk over the stamped image and it sticks to the embossing ink! No heating required! Then add a diamonte and some ribbon and quick as a flash - another very simple card!


This one is a little more time consuming as I cut the design and layered it onto a backing piece and ruffled some ribbon - just to dress it up a little! Oh and added some Dazzling Diamonds to the purple chalked area too!


Last but not least... this is the same technique but first I have used the Big Shot machine to dry emboss a pattern onto some white card stock. Then rubbed the Versa mark ink over the raised pattern and added the coloured chalk! Easy hey!


Told you I have been busy! I hope you have enjoyed this post and maybe learnt something new you would like to try yourself. xx

Updated Sale Items

Just a reminder about the discontinued items I have for sale as of 1st September. Items are running out fast so make sure you check the list below to see if there is anything you want...

Stampin' Up! Sale Items
Stamp Sets
Page Description Price
17 Punches Three $10.00 SOLD
19 Best Yet $15.00
34 A Happy Heart $20.00
68 Just Riding $12.00 SOLD
78 Bella's Bloom $12.00
83 Embrace Life $23.00 SOLD
83 Heartfelt Thanks $25.00
92 Sprinkles $12.00
95 One of a Kind $15.00 SOLD
97 Enjoy Every Moment $26.00
99 Good Friend $35.00
104 Say it with Scallops $15.00 SOLD
120 A Little Birthday Cheer $12.00
n/a So Many Sayings $15.00 SOLD
n/a Party Punch $10.00 SOLD
n/a Alphabits $10.00
n/a Friendly Flowers $15.00
n/a Merry, Merry $25.00
n/a In the Stars $20.00 SOLD

Wheels for Sale
61 Nursery Letters (jumbo) $8.00
78 Bella's Border $5.00 SOLD
n/a All About Christmas (jumbo) $8.00
n/a Bloomin' $5.00 SOLD
n/a Size it Up $5.00

Ink Pads for Sale
Brilliant Blue $5.00 SOLD
Green Galore $5.00 SOLD
Close to Cocoa $5.00 SOLD
Mellow Moss $5.00 SOLD
Orchid Opulence $5.00 SOLD
Glorious Green $5.00 SOLD
Pink Passion $5.00 SOLD
Kiwi Kiss $5.00

Misc. Items for Sale
18 Patterns Pack II DSP $5.00 SOLD
145 Glitter - Chunky Sprinkles $10.00 SOLD

Double-sided Papers
all papers - (per sheet) $0.50

OPEN DAY!

Here is your Invitation to come and view the New IB&C and some exciting samples!!
There will be a Lucky Door Prize ticket with every order placed on the day, discontinued items for sale and good company with like minded people!

Where: My house
Date: 4th September '10
Time: 10am - 2pm (drop in any time between these hours)
RSVP: 1st September for catering purposes!

Come and enjoy a cuppa and the excitement of 'all things new by SU'

Discontinued Items for Sale!

As you would all be aware by now, we have a huge list of discontinued items to make way for the new IB&C. Below is a list of items that I am selling at my Open Day on the 4th of September '10. If there is something here that you really want, drop me an email or give me a call to hold it for you!

Stampin' Up! Sale Items
Stamp Sets
Page Description Price
17 Punches Three $10.00 SOLD
19 Best Yet $15.00
34 A Happy Heart $20.00
68 Just Riding $12.00
78 Bella's Bloom $12.00
83 Embrace Life $23.00
83 Heartfelt Thanks $25.00
92 Sprinkles $12.00
95 One of a Kind $15.00
97 Enjoy Every Moment $26.00
99 Good Friend $35.00
104 Say it with Scallops $15.00 SOLD
120 A Little Birthday Cheer $12.00
n/a So Many Sayings $15.00 SOLD
n/a Party Punch $10.00 SOLD
n/a Alphabits $10.00
n/a Friendly Flowers $15.00
n/a Merry, Merry $25.00
n/a In the Stars $20.00 SOLD

Wheels for Sale
61 Nursery Letters (jumbo) $8.00
78 Bella's Border $5.00
n/a All About Christmas (jumbo) $8.00
n/a Bloomin' $5.00
n/a Size it Up $5.00

Ink Pads for Sale
Brilliant Blue $5.00
Green Galore $5.00
Close to Cocoa $5.00
Mellow Moss $5.00
Orchid Opulence $5.00
Glorious Green $5.00
Pink Passion $5.00
Kiwi Kiss $5.00

Misc. Items for Sale
18 Patterns Pack II DSP $5.00
145 Glitter - Chunky Sprinkles $10.00

Double-sided Papers
all papers - (per sheet) $0.50

Last Calendar Page for classes

Just thought I would share my last creation for our Calendar classes. In these classes we are scrap booking two 8x8" layouts per month so that our calendars are ready to hang by the time the new year starts! We have been having so much fun in these classes, the girls are enjoying scrap booking which has always been my passion. Its great to be able to share that with these ladies.
Anyhoo... back to the picture!


This is my gorgeous daughter Molly. I love this photo of her, she looks so grown up. There are lots of techniques and elements on this page (sorry the photography is poor). We have embossing, distressing (inking edges,scruffing edges and melting ribbons) I have used the Bigshot, which the ladies are loving (less cutting out for them!).
Thanks for popping by and I hope you are inspired to create! xx