Julenebydesign

Aussie scrapjacked

2012-01-23T00:08:00.001-08:00

I chose to jack Mandy's layout this time.She used muslin but I used a crepe bandage plus a hand dyed doiley.I've glimmer misted with green and used a ticket with a rub on butterfly,added punched butterflies and also used 2 types of mini lettering.The final touch is a string bow and some journalling. The photo is of the ceiling of the Globe Theatre in London.

A2z scraplets on board

2012-01-22T23:33:00.000-08:00

My prize from A2z scraplets arrived this morning.The chipboard I received motivated me to do their challenge.There are 2 pieces on this layout,the title and the swirly heart.I've used their sketch to create Shipboard sweethearts featuring 3 old photos from when I first knew my husband.We were at Sea world.

I love a parade

2012-01-20T20:54:00.000-08:00

I made this layout for a sketch challenge on mystical but also for a challenge about LOVE soon to be announced on Scrapmatts.(I'm sure I'll be forgiven for posting early).The lamp post in my layout is a scrapmatts chippy. They're so versatile,especially for travel or heritage layouts.
I also won bingo in the mystical cybercrop.

Color room

2012-01-14T14:41:00.001-08:00

A sketch challenge on mystical provided the impetus to do this layout for the color room.I've pleated a fan plus made 2 tiny flowers using the rolled pinwheel technique.I've inked scrapmatts Federation corners and the word laugh.Rub ons from Kaisercraft completed the layout.I like this photo because everyone is smiling in it.

Color room and cards

2012-01-13T20:55:00.001-08:00

Look at the yummy colours that are this weeks color room.Yum..love those dusty pinks.Must get a layout done for this one.
I've been busy making cards..here's 2 I prepared earlier(LOL).Hope you like them!

A passing thought.

2012-01-13T14:47:00.000-08:00

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Check out the colours in this weeks color room challenge.Beautiful pinks/dusty rose/subtle green....I've got to do this one! Love those colours

Mystical cybercrop starts today.

2012-01-12T21:48:00.000-08:00

White with One

2012-01-11T20:37:00.001-08:00

The layout started with 2 Bazzil "Really Big Buttons".I've had these for a few years and saw this as a chance to use them.The paint was scraped across the white cardstock using a strip of cardboard.Once that was dry I added curled bookpage and bella pp,several flowers and smaller buttons,plus some ribbons and antique lace.
Mum is now 93 but this is a photo of her at about 2.I love the frilly knickers hanging down below her frock.She was called TOTTY as her initials were T.O.T.

Scrap the boys

2012-01-11T14:44:00.000-08:00

Transformers are Jonathan's current favourite toys.He received this set for Christmas and has been playing with it quite frequently.When I saw the topic on Scrap the Boys was a favourite summer pastime I thought of this photo.I've used a kit including Word Pals from American Crafts plus Grant Archival papers.I've also used buttons and ribbon plus chipboard that came in the same kit.

123 challenge

2012-01-11T00:30:00.000-08:00

The 123 challenge this month is silver, splotches and joy.I've used ribbon and silver paper diagonally on this layout to create stripes as a background to the photo mat.The picture is of Ha'penny bridge in Dublin.I misted over the word Voyage for contrast and a bit of colour,then added "to Dublin" as the rest of my heading.The word enjoy is like a subheading.The silver bow and tiny silver journalling box complete this layout.I was capturing a modernistic feel.

Artastic Christmas concert layout

2012-01-10T02:38:00.000-08:00

Every year there is a Christmas concert.These 2 men performed this year both playing instruments.
I misted through a lace doiley to get the mottled effect behind the decorations,inked with gold.I've stamped an angel and cut out some clouds.

To do list at Get Picky

2012-01-08T15:17:00.000-08:00

This layout outlines my 3 resolutions for this year:- to have more time for me,to use more of my scrap stash and to stay healthy. As I type this i am sitting here with my foot in a bandage from an operation 2 weeks ago and torn muscles in my back,so the 3rd item needs to come true soon!The grey frame on this layout is equal width all the way around.
I've used some of my stash to create this layout including several embellishments I've had on my desk.The 2 photos are from a while ago,but I still look the same.The quote from Rusty Pickle typifies me as I'm an optimist.

Becci's give away

2012-01-08T14:46:00.000-08:00

Who would love a chance to win this pack of handmade goodies???

Giveaway consists of 5 facewashers crocheted by Becci in the softest 100% cotton,
plus two bars of my handmade soap
~ Milk, Honey an Oat and Baked Apple Pie mmmm

Go to Becci's blog beccisdomesticbliss.blogspot.com

Please leave a comment for each thing you do so you have multiple entries :)

Giveaway is open now and closes midnight Friday 20th January.

Giraffe on Show us your stuff

2012-01-08T01:09:00.000-08:00

Every year I go to Taronga zoo during summer.It overlooks Sydney Harbour and there's always something to see.This year the giraffes were up close to me and I took some great photos.(I love giraffes).
This layout started with the scrapmatts chipboard circle.I painted it then stamped using "Remember this moment".Next I layered the pattern papers,finishing off with a cut out flower spray from Basic Grey.To this, I added antique lace(triangular like the giraffes markings) and my title.

From screen 2 scrap with Nanna

2012-01-07T20:33:00.001-08:00

Santa came to the Nursing home where Nanna was still excited at the age of 93!
I made a flower from pattern tissue with some bling for the centrepiece.Also used quilted paper and a cluster of sunflowers cut from another scrap of pp.Letttering is Kaisercraft.

Tuppy in Anna's craft cupboard!

2012-01-06T15:06:00.000-08:00

I've made this layout using gorgeous Prima flowers and butterfly for Anna's craft cupboard.The soft colours in the background paper blended beautifully with the embellishments and the flowers.

Kraft it up

2012-01-04T14:40:00.000-08:00

Kraft it up this month calls for a colour palette of red ,turquoise,yellow and lime green.I used a Christmas striped paper as my background,then cut large scallops from another pp to go under the photo.I stretched striped ribbon above that,using yellow as my mat and turquoise c/s as another layer.At this point I splotched pale lime green paint across the layout.Next I made a pleated flower,attaching it with a button.The embellies are Pink Paislee Soiree.Being birthday themed they suited this layout.

Stuck?! on the Seine Bridges

2012-01-04T00:29:00.000-08:00

The sketch this week at Stuck?! features 3 photos. Luckily there are several bridges along the Seine so I chose 3 interesting ones and made this layout. I've used My Minds Eye "Quite Contrary" again. I've added a matching pink/maroon cloud plus 2 rub ons of the Eiffel Tower and French words saying "life I love you!".There are also buttons plus a stamp of an aeroplane.Hope you like it!

2012-01-03T13:27:00.000-08:00

This gorgeous Nepalese Dancer performed at our local nursing home recently.The colours of her outfit blend beautifully with this week's colour room. I used Basic Grey"Recesss-Erroneous" paper,then added 2 scrapmatts circles which I painted sky
blue.I hand stitched some crosses with embroidery thread.Another 2 circles were painted with Lil'Davis metallic paint in Rose.I've added a spray of co-ordinating flowers and used Pink Paislee Lettering.A final touch was more metallic rose paint in small patches then some gold rhinestones.

Wonder at Bird is the Word

2012-01-01T13:35:00.000-08:00

Here's a layout using one of my favourite colour combos black/white/lime.It features Scenic Route lettering plus Hero Arts flowers and Francheville brads.(The best thing is I've used up scraps from my expanding stash)I don't need journalling as my title says it all. Sometimes I wonder why I scrap...because I love it!

Two wins for December

2011-12-31T14:05:00.000-08:00

My white lace tree card won on Lollipop ladies and my Cherish layout won on Soul Scrappers.Whilst I'm not in it for the rewards it is nice to be recognised occasionally.
I also received a Grinners mention on Aussie Scrapjacked.
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!!
My New Years Resolution is to use up some of this accumulated clutter in my scrap room.Perhaps even fight my frugal instincts and throw some away.We will see eh?

Scrap that song

2011-12-30T15:33:00.000-08:00

This is my D.T. layout for January on Scrap that song.I've used a range of papers by My Minds eye called "Quite Contrary" plus flowers from Scrap'n'bits and the rose from Lincraft. The chipboard is Collections elements which I've inked using my old friend, Mr Pinecone!I loved this range of papers and ephemera to match.
Why not check out the blog from tomorrow where you can scrap any Nursery Rhyme.Here is the link http://scrapthatsong.blogspot.com/

Get picky with shoes

2011-12-21T22:23:00.000-08:00

I made this layout using a strip of photos of my daughter's favourite shoes.They are black suede with diamentes on them.I used Scrapmatts chipboard shoes plus "Red hot sparkles" by papermania.These were glued over the red paint.Always think red/white and navy makes a good colour combo.

Show us your stuff (2)

2011-12-21T12:22:00.002-08:00

The second challenge for Show us your stuff was blue and white with a touch of red.These 4 photos of famous pubs in Edinburgh fitted the criteria nicely.I've used a floral paper plus white mat.The lettering is Ruby Rocket. I've added just a thin strip of red ribbon plus 2 triangular buttons and a journalling block from Martha Stewart.

White with one

2011-12-21T12:07:00.002-08:00

My entry for white with one this month features the Christmas papers range from Kaisercraft called December 25th and Be Merry.I misted lightly down the sides with English Ivy.I cut scalloped edge using a row from Glee then added a mat featuring Joy and Chirpy.The yellow flower row plus heralding angels are stickers.I finished it off with a journalling tag from December 25th. Beth is one of the entertainment ladies at our local nursing home. She is heaps of fun providing laughs for the residents.

Show us your stuff...first sketch.

2011-12-18T21:48:00.000-08:00

During our trip around Tasmania a few years ago we visited Hobart town at Richmond. It has miniature buildings.On this layout I've used Papers by Mustard moon,Hot off the Press and Karen Foster as well as lettering called Lullaby from American crafts.The embroidered badges are from Kaisercraft's Dear Santa collection and even though this layout isn't cHristmas,the green and tan match.I finished with 3 salmon pink buttons which match both background papers.Hope you like it!

Carol Singing at Kraft it up

2011-12-17T21:54:00.001-08:00

I started by using Candy Apple red mist over a Scrapmatts tree 3 times on the left hand side.To these I added green rhinestones.I then matted my photo using 2 different papers plus sheet music.I've added a strip of holly plus scrapmatts holly chipboard on the corners and the original misted tree to the right hand corner.

Venice Peachy at A2Z scraplets

2011-12-17T21:38:00.000-08:00

I used A2z scraplets star banner .First I painted it with peach paint,then I ran it through "Swiss Dots" on the cuttlebug.Then I wiped it over with black paint,immediately removing most of it. This left a 2-toned effect.It became the strip across the middle of this layout.I chose 3 photos of Venice,2 of which feature the peach coloured buildings seen so commonly there.I matted using spotted papers that co-ordinated.Later afdding 2 strips of edging and flowers plus Francheville "Passionate" brads.

Ausssie scrapjacked

2011-12-14T01:02:00.001-08:00

During our visit to Rhodes we went to a high hill where there was an old monastery.As I am scared of heights I wasn't keen to climb these stairs as there are no rails.

I've chosen Bec's layout to copy this month.The flags are edged in black as the background paper is white.The calico fabric contains the word souls,which was appropriate!I folded the yellow paper then pleated it horizontally.It was difficult to tell if Bec used fabric or paper there.This particular Thickers are stretchy and difficult to place nicely,especially the M's.

Artastic and FS2S

2011-12-11T14:23:00.000-08:00

The criteria for Artastic this month was a snowman,a cHristmas tree and the word cHristmas. I made my snowman from 2 lace doileys cutting out the centre of the second one for the head.His nose is one V of ricrac.The remainder of the embellishments are from kaisercraft.This was Christmas 2005 when we went to a restaurant for Christmas lunch.

The criteria for From Screen to scrap was white cardstock,a 2 colour title and Christmas hats.

My photo was taken on the same day as the first layout featuring my nephew Nathan with his new baby daughter, Annabelle.Both he and Jonathan are wearing Christmas hats.The journalling is inside the fancy envelope at the bottom.

Lollipop ladies

2011-12-10T15:58:00.001-08:00

I made this lacy card using 2 segments of lace with ricrac edging.They were cut from an old sleeve.This gives the tree a padded look.

I then used gold star brads to attach scrapmatts chipboard decorations and the word "timeless" to finish off the card.

Gummy smiles at scrap the girls

2011-12-04T18:47:00.000-08:00

These photos are from Erica at about 3 months.I loved that gummy smile! I've used chipboard letters painted pink and trimmed with tiny flowers and a rub on to make the brown swirl in the top right corner plus 2 kaisercraft papers and a sunflower.The original sketch was from pagemaps I think.

December stuck?! sketch at Bicheno blowhole

2011-12-02T22:33:00.000-08:00

I was subtle with the banner effect choosing to use green embroidery cotton for the trails with stars as my highlights.I've also misted to the edges of the pictures to resemble water spray from the blowhole.

We visited this about 10 years ago on a car trip around Tasmania.

December 1 2 3 layout

2011-12-02T13:25:00.000-08:00

The layout for December features the word "make", the colour Marigold and something you made yourself. With this layout I used Marigold spotted paper, plus cream paper I put through the cuttlebug then inked lightly with orange to make patterns and the title is Making a melody.(Hope making is close enough to make). Melody is the baby's name in the photo.The lacy trim was cut from a dress found at the op shop.

Scrapmatts 12 days of Christmas challenge

2011-12-01T01:47:00.000-08:00

Scrapmatts is having a "12 days of Christmas challenge". We would like you to join in!Choose one of the 12 days as in the song and scrap that.You can interpret it however you like so long as you use scrapmatts chipboard.

As part of their design team I chose to do 5 gold rings.I photographed 5 of the family rings then wound ribbon around scrapmatts circles.After arranging these on the page I tied 2 together with a soft ribbon bow.

1 2 3 challenge

2011-11-30T13:57:00.001-08:00

The challenge for November on 123 was to use the word please,grey and stamping with /on something different.

I printed the lines down the sides of this layout using the prongs of a plastic fork dipped in pink paint.It is quite effective don't you think?

There are several different grey papers which I layered under the photo. The cat was at Rhodes Greece when we were on holiday.It was sitting under a cafe table and gazing up asking to be fed.The pink shells are from scrapmatts

Scrapmatting around.

2011-11-27T18:35:00.000-08:00

My car is in for a service today so I've been playing.

I made these 3 Christmas decorations using Scrapmatts 3D bells and rhinestones.

Stuck with Cordial

2011-11-25T14:00:00.000-08:00

Stuck?! sketches 2nd sketch for the month was a great inspiration for my last layout from Broken Hill photos.These cordials were in the front window of Bells old fashioned ice cream parlour.The light shining through them made them look particularly enticing.I've used scrapmatts Kitchenware as my embellishments plus some buttons and ricrac.I like the leatherette thickers letters with this as well.

2011-11-23T01:15:00.000-08:00

Here's 2 more layouts that I've done recently.The left hand one is using scrapmatts Laugh word.

The muscles of steel one features A2Z scraplets cogs,which I misted in bronze.The yellow frame goes right around the edge,the scanner cut it off.

One for fun

2011-11-22T20:19:00.001-08:00

This one features me at Tasmania's Mt Wellington.I've cut around the scrolly flowers and doodled the branches for the flowers.The word "Trip" is from scrapmatts and painted black.It was a cold windy day but a great view.

A very frustrated blogger!

2011-11-19T15:25:00.000-08:00

My life is in a whirl.

This computer seems to be dying which means I can't access websites or even the internet for days on end.This means that layouts I usually do I can't upload or even worse even see the challenges in the first place.My D.T commitments I'm keeping up with but luckily I've been able to use the computer on those days.I've switched it on/off 5 times this morning to get this far.

Please bear with me and in the meantime support Scrapthatsong and Scrapmatts however you can.They're both great sites.

Dolls getting picky

2011-11-12T13:50:00.000-08:00

Get picky this time required a layout using fabric.Mine has a flower made from lace and felt.It also required the colours pink,red,lime,yellow and turquoise.

While I believe in documenting the good times I also think it is important to scrap those little things that make us unique. In this case Erica is really freaked out by dolls. She hates going into rooms where there are collections such as are shown in these photos.It has been with her since babyhood...she never liked dolls...and still applies as an adult.

White with one and red!

2011-11-11T20:22:00.001-08:00

This layout started with the wonderful photo of Erica and Jacob and the Prima corsage flower.I liked it too much to pull the green ribbon off it!

You can't get much more bright than red so went with that for my colour.I used bird printed paper,a tag featuring red stripes to which I added journalling words in both clear plastic and stickers and red & white ribbon.I added 2 scrapmatts doves touching beaks, another tag with their names,stapled ribbon to the side of the layout and a curled up tear at the bottom left revealing the number 2.I'm really happy with this layout.

Show us your stuff

2011-11-11T14:29:00.001-08:00

Now I've uploaded Google chrome I can finally access Show us your stuff again.Hooray! This months challenge was using blanket stitch which I have done under the photo mat.The sketch was a great one and allowed for using up leftover scraps..the best kind of sketch.I've added some pretty butterflies and a quote which suits my sewing friend.

Another Christmas layout featuring scrapmatts

2011-11-10T20:04:00.001-08:00

I'm uploading this one while I can.My computer works nicely sometimes and not others. This one has misting over scrapmatts flowers and a misted chipboard reindeer as well as the already green holly.In real life it is straight...I measured it.Hope you like it!

It will also appear on scrapthatsong.

Stuck?! sketches

2011-11-10T14:08:00.001-08:00

Here's my entry for the first stuck?! sketch for November.I've misted through a BG lettering for the background then used courrugated card painted white for the bracket on the left.I used scrapmatts chipboard ornaments and doodled on the red pp with matching swirls in the corners.The cloth badge is my title..."We wish you a merry Christmas".

Kraft it up

2011-11-08T20:22:00.001-08:00

Journalling around the face reads..."When we visited Pro Hart's gallery at Broken hill we were told that he had trouble drawing faces.This is why he painted "Tin men".He was such a talented artist and a great ambassador for Australia.His gallery was well worth the visit"

I kept the actual layout very simple to not detract from the journalling.Just a few dabs of yellow paint.

A 70s take on FS2S.

2011-11-07T13:00:00.000-08:00

Every year during the late 70's and all the 1980s my parents would go camping at Easts beach.The whole family would go there in various groupings depending on what was happening with work etc.In this case my fiance brought my nephew there,wearing his new school uniform to show Nanna and Pa how smart he looked as he was starting school soon afterwards and was so excited.

I've used a mixture of white alphas for the title plus some vellum I have kept for 10 years(just shows..it did come in handy!)plus some patterned paper to suit the era.The lined Adorn it-Caroleees creation paper was useful to write the journalling on as it was quite a long explanation.

Aussie scrapjacked

2011-11-06T20:47:00.002-08:00

Dana's layout called "free ride" inspired me this month. The elements are all there except I only had one peg so I used a paperclip.And my Dymo tape is too wide so I used some Bella accent words cut from a transparency.I painted the tag on the left hand side by using a lace doiley and dabbing through it.The butterfly is punched.

Scrap the boys

2011-11-06T14:09:00.000-08:00

Christopher is a mad Parramatta supporter even though he is only 8.He was showing us how well he can kick.Of course he's wearing his Parramatta hat.I wanted to use all 5 photos on this plus the colours of blue and yellow.The blue border goes around all 4 sides,the scanner cut it off.

Scrap the girls

2011-11-06T13:29:00.000-08:00

I saw this SEI "Groovy Gal" paper and knew it would be ideal for this layout. Scrap the girls has asked for multiple photos and polkadots.

There are spots on both the specialty papers as well as the journalling tag.I think the prima pearl florish also highlights the spotted effect.As Annabelle was wearing orange in these photos I tried to combine the pink with a touch of orange.She cettainly had a busy day last Christmas and seemed to be popping up everywhere.These were 3 photos I managed to catch.

More cards

2011-11-06T12:05:00.001-08:00

Here's 4 more cards I've made using up leftovers.

The first has a scrapmatts sleigh inked gold plus a Dear Santa tag from Kaisercraft,The second has an owl sprayed with glimmermist sewn on and bling for eyes,the third has a kaisercraft wooden sleigh and the last 3 cut out Christmas trees.

Not only have I made cards this year,I have almost written them already so they are nearly ready to post! I like getting in early.

meeting Melinda and Chris

2011-11-04T21:51:00.001-07:00

Here's Melinda and Chris from Scrapbooking'n'craft.I met them (again) yesterday at the papercrafts festival.and the second photo is me with Melinda.I had a great afternoon shopping and being inspired.

Bird is the Word wish

2011-11-04T16:56:00.000-07:00

This photo typifies the word wish...blowing out candles on her birthday cake.I used lace and fabric for the background.Misted a doiley then cut it to shape for an umbrella.I made a flower from narrow ribbon and a button,added an old fashioned picture, plus a negative from punched flowers and there you have it.

Christmas cards and a banner

2011-11-03T15:09:00.000-07:00

I've been busy preparing for Christmas by making a banner using scrapmatts chipboard shapes.They are stapled on to coloured ribbon which I tied along the curtain rail.

I've also made my first 3 Christmas cards using scrapmatts and kaisercraft shapes plus in one case kaisercraft clear stamps.

Another mysterious parcel arrives

2011-10-25T19:39:00.000-07:00

I have received today a parcel of scrapbooking goodies from Michelle Hernandez of Brooklyn New York! If you read this Michelle can you explain what I won or if any one else knows what site she is on, please tell me. There was no note enclosed saying what the prize is for. However I much appreciate all those lovely goodies.

A2Z scraplets

2011-10-22T18:58:00.000-07:00

My layout for A2Z scraplets features a frame which has a pine tree and 2009.This was the year we went to Europe and I immediately remembered this ride through a forest in Killarney,Ireland.It was so much fun!

I've used a bella paper,inked the frame white and embossed the tree after inking it green.I've added all the required elements in colours to match the photos.The tag on top left was Kraft that has been misted with red and the journalling strips are flocked.A very tactile layout!

Purple people together at bird is the word

2011-10-19T14:25:00.000-07:00

Bird is the word requested the word "Together". I made this layout using a template and pink misting.Then I added rub-ons to look like Graffiti on the wall.The chipboard was made specially for our purplescraps retreat by 'scrapbooking'n'craft .I added the word together because we only get together for a retreat every 2 years.There were 4 of us this time, in Broken Hill.

Aussie scrapjacked

2011-10-19T02:24:00.000-07:00

I made this layout to emulate mandy's ballet one. I used pompons instead of roses and made my middle ribbon different to the other two. Otherwise everything is the same.The big heart button is actually bright orange..silly scanner!

Stuck Sketches Oct 15th

2011-10-14T20:02:00.000-07:00

On my recent trip to Broken Hill we visited Marios and saw the Palace hotel murals featured in "Priscilla,queen of the desert" movie.I took several photos which will no doubt appear in my future layouts but these 2 murals suited this stuck sketch.I've cut the doorway(which was plain brown) out of the top photo to let the tree on the patterned paper shine through.The aboriginal painting was on the underside of the stairs.I didn't use too much embellishment as these photos feature a very busy detail.The title was rather long so it stretches across the top of the page as well.

Black with 2

2011-10-13T21:57:00.000-07:00

Here's a photo of my grandparents,Mum and my sister and I in 1958.Marilyn Monroe was just becoming famous at this point in time so I used a picture of her from a birthday card I had.Also I used frilly lace,another remnant of the 1950s and tape measure ribbon as Mum was a dressmaker and kept up with the latest trends.The embellies on the right hand side allude to her dressmaking during that era as well.

Stuck?! sketch and others

2011-10-11T02:06:00.000-07:00

This first layout is for Stuck?! sketches. It features 2 photos of hot air balloons seen over the lake in Canberra one Sunday morning.I cut the 2nd photo to make 2 small squares just with the balloons.I sewed the circles using the machine and added ribbons,a scalloped edge and Kaisercraft brads.The chipboard balloons are from scrapmatts and the small lettering is from jenni bowlin studio.

This second layout is one I did during the month of September for SFS.I've used a scrapmatts dress mannequin around which i've woven lace and flowers.Love the colours in this one.

Artastic's spooky houses

2011-10-10T03:38:00.000-07:00

These 2 houses we saw in Broken Hill are real "Handyman specials".In fact the bottom one needs demolition.They both had a creepy feel to me..if you imagine who might live in them.I used black and purple to evoke a spooky effect.The purple BG paper is called Eerie.There is a chipboard tree so I've answered the criteria.

Distressed love at Scrap the girls

2011-10-09T18:16:00.000-07:00

Scrap the Girls required the word Love and distressing.

I used some Kraft over which I glued dress pattern paper with mod podge. Then I let this dry and painted it with white acrylic.I followed this by using a spot stencil with bright pink paint,slightly worn off.This gave me the distressed background.I added crochet lace,buttons,tags and brads that all co-ordinate with the background.Finally the lettering is thickers Lullaby in pale pink.My top right photo is straight although the Eiffel tower looks "distressed"(leaning).I took this photo from a moving bus.Erica is at the bottom of the tower in the other photo.

cheeky parrots at mystical

2011-10-07T21:28:00.000-07:00

I've just created this layout for mystical scrapbooks spring challenge cybercrop.These noisy rainbow lorikeets sit in the tree outside my window and chatter.
I used pink paislee "Spring fling" collection,plus D-lish scraps flower and ribbon and string. Chipboard doves are from Scrapmatts and come in that colour(off white) ie raw. I have not coloured them in any way.Lettering is from Emagination sticker letters.

Scrap the boys and lose the bookmarks

2011-10-07T18:47:00.000-07:00

I've just updated to Google chrome. I can now see who my followers are (hello all!) but have lost my bookmarked favourites.(Or if they're there I can't find them)
I've spent this morning re-looking for a lot of sites.Luckily I write down the challenge sites I visit.
Progress!!!!

This is my layout for scrap the boys this month where the embellishments had to be handmade.I made a library pocket from scratch from a template i had. I lined it with different paper to the outside then added other bits like buttons and brads.I also cut out the 2 hearts from "Rusty pickle" scraps.This will pick up the red in the photo.The title is cut from an Urban Lily scrap I have had for years.My last addition was some kaisercraft droplets.

Mystical's cybercrop this weekend

2011-10-06T21:47:00.001-07:00

Mystical is where you start this weekend's cybercrop.Check in tonight to see what the challenges are! I am.

Frankenstein at FS2S

2011-10-06T21:21:00.000-07:00

FS2S has a rather difficult(for me) challenge this month based on the movie Psycho.Whilst I have photos of the psycho house in universal studios,I couldn't work out what to do.I remembered we had seen the Mary Shelley house in Edinburgh which now has a Frankenstein museum.With its gothic architecture it is definitely spooky. I downloaded this colouring in picture of Frankenstein(From printactivities.com) then traced over it to get my sillouhette.I've added a bit of detail with my white marker to give him a face.Then I added some skull and crossbobnes painted white that I bought from Scrapbook'n'craft and some other trimmings.The screw shaped brads were just the shot to finish it off!

look what arrived today!

2011-10-04T18:50:00.001-07:00

This wonderful parcel of scrap goodies arrived this morning. I know it is from Antonella Ryan ,but no idea which site/what I did to win it. I'm very appreciative for it and strangely enough ,I was going to Spotlight today to stock up. Looks like I won't have to now.Thank you whoever you are. Can you please solve this mystery,I've hunted my regular haunts.????

Kraft it up and rust

2011-10-02T19:27:00.000-07:00

This gorgeous background Kraft paper has been sprayed with red glimmer mist.The overall effect was a rust colour.I went with this theme and used offcuts of the same tone to add trimming to the photo ,2 francheville brads, plus scrapmatts filmstrip and the surrounds from October Afternoon mini alphabets.

This monument is on top of the hill in Broken Hill and can be seen from all over town.The restaurant (with the pointy roof in the foreground) is also there.

White with one-paint splodges and creepy

2011-10-02T16:33:00.000-07:00

Whilst on my trip to Broken Hill we visited Silverton.It is now a ghost town and the cemetery certainly echoes that.This creepy grave made a great photo.The headstone is rusty metal!

I used a stencil to create the paint splodges,then added a cluster of items.The stamped flower is also using paint.American crafts lettering suited the title and a plain journalling box at the top.I thought the clock and spades were significantly related to the theme.Hope I've achieved the grungy/creepy effect.

2 wins,no not twins!

2011-10-01T21:01:00.000-07:00

On Twiddlybits, where I was using up my last chippy from them ,so I can concentrate on scrapmatts!
Lisa's birthday challenge: Congratulations Wendy Woodhead and Julene Matthews!! It was a tie!!
And on FS2S I won a random draw for my layout, toontown

SFS daily sketch challenge

2011-09-28T16:38:00.001-07:00

Only 2 more days to go to finish the SEptember sketch challenge. There has been a different sketch every day.Yesterday's sketch was also for sassy little sketches so I killed 2 birds with one stone and entered both. it isn't too late to join in ,they need to be completed by 15th October..On a personal note I've exceeded all my expectations and completed 54 challenges plus my design team work.This means I've done nearly 70 layouts.You could say I'm addicted to scrapbooking.

Share on bird is the word

2011-09-28T03:12:00.000-07:00

Here's a layout for Bird is the word this month using the word share.I've used scrapmatts leaves plus a fancy clip I recently received as a prize from another web site.(see I do appreciate my prizes!!!)

I love this colour green and it worked out well the 3 "boys" were all wearing the same colour.

A2z scraplets

2011-09-27T16:27:00.001-07:00

Here's my entry for A2Z scraplets using their word "nana".(The correct spelling is nanna).I used 3 tags I already had plus misted the word Nana.I added a variety of flowers including a prima blingy one under the photo.Final touches were rhinestones and ribbon.Mum has just turned 93 and is a great grandmother of 3.She is doing very well for her age and her favourite colour is blue,hence the page.

Beyond the door scrap challenge

2011-09-27T15:54:00.000-07:00

"The eyes are the windows to the soul" is a favourite quote of mine. I had chipboard saying that, so used glimmer mist to create the heading.The hydrangea paper matched the colours in the photo and the lace & buttons also complemented it.On my layout the lace is flat down,it flipped up in the scanner.

Scrap the boys required household ephemera

2011-09-26T22:45:00.000-07:00

Scrap the boys this month asks for household ephemera on your layout. I've used a medicine bubble packet on this layout of Jonathan on Open day 2011.He welcomed the school speaking French and held the umbrella,along with a few others during the gumboot dance.I've also used a scrap of denim from old jeans with a rhinestone star on it.

Butterfly at Kraft it up.

2011-09-26T22:14:00.000-07:00

This layout looks dark because it is! I chose butterfly patterned craft card then misted with blue glimmermist.I sewed a piece of blue denim containing a pocket,where I have hidden my journalling.The story behind this was the fabric butterfly arrived while Christopher was there, so he put it on his finger and balanced on his nose for fun. He looked so cute I took these photos.

1,2,3 and white on white

2011-09-26T16:14:00.001-07:00

123's challenge this month was white on white plus the word "on".I've made a layout using various laces,some cut from a wedding dress.Also I used scrapmatts ornate frame,lampost and signboards all painted white.Sheet music and white shiny cardstock complete the picture.I've left white space to the top and left of the photo.

Gone dotty another SFS entry.

2011-09-19T04:34:00.001-07:00

Is this enough spots for ya??? I used 3 different spotty papers plus spotted ribbon.To balance it I recycled the framework from mini lettering stickers as the backing for the word discover.I also amazed myself by making a pleated flower.The word "discover " is from scrapmatts and inked with sage.

This was on Port Arthur in Tasmania.

on the Rialto with Scrapbooking from Scratch

2011-09-17T15:23:00.000-07:00

Scrapbooking from scratch are having a sketch a day competition for September. I did this layout based on a sketch from Sassy little sketches.Loved the red white and blue tones in this!
One of the criteria was to hand make an embellishment so I drew a gondola and striped pole which are so common in Venice.
I'm really enjoying doing these challenges,why not pop over and join in.Prizes are awarded daily.

Biggest fountain at Aussie scrapjacked

2011-09-16T23:32:00.001-07:00

I've scrapjacked Mandy's layout "Luna Park" this month.Weaving the strips of text paper was a forgotten technique that I enjoyed again.This fountain in Glasgow is the Worlds biggest terra cotta fountain named the Doulton Fountain.

And the winner of my wall plaque giveaway is Von Phillips! Congratulations.It will arrive in the post next week.

white with one

2011-09-16T16:55:00.001-07:00

The dark patches on this are because the scanner didn't like the rosebuds! I used a scrapmatts frame which I inked white and put descriptive words around the outside.There are several laces,doileys etc to embellish the layout.The title is pale pink fozz felt.

Wooden plaque for sewing room

2011-09-13T02:54:00.001-07:00

After several attempts this won't upload horizontally so turn your head sideways...LOL.

I made this plaque for my daughters sewing room using a kaisercraft "Home sweet home" plaque,covered with dress pattern paper,scrapmatts dress dummy,cosmo cricket black swirls,paper loft lettering and some canvas numbers.I added cream lace around the edges and voila.

Leave a comment here and you could win a raw plaque .(ie not decorated).

Nice ear! and bright colours

2011-09-11T21:07:00.001-07:00

For scrap the girls this month the requirement is to use clips.I made this layout using a floral circle (hand cut) from a scrapbooking calendar.I then matted my photo on yellow cardstock and decorated with pink strips of ribbon.There is a circular metal clip on the top of this.Then I added blingy brads in a half circle around the outside of the flowers and a yellow tag containing the red clip and the title.The bright pink corrugated cardboard adds texture.
My daughter was trying to stop me from taking her photo so I took one of her ear instead.(Just for fun).

Harry Potter visits Artastic

2011-09-10T00:00:00.001-07:00

This month's Artastic challenge required blue paper with white flowers. I searched a few scrapbooking shops and this was the closest I could find.The paper is a blue/grey(petrol) colour with blue and white flowers. I used several strips of paper to get some blue into this layout plus fabric covered buttons from TPC studio.Finally a touch of silver ribbon to bring in the magical quality.Even though it is floral, I think the boy quality is there.

Travelling with black with two

2011-09-08T16:55:00.000-07:00

I made this layout named "Travel broadens the arms" for black with two.First I hand drew a tree minus the foilage.Then I cut circles and added buttons.Luckily I had a strip of paper featuring clouds so used that for the sky then created a wavy landscape using scraps of another blue paper.I added a scrapmatts black fence and cat then inked the scrapmatts word"Travel" for the title.

The photo was at Stonehenge of course.

SFS Sketch a day for September

2011-09-08T16:11:00.000-07:00

I've been busy doing a sketch a day since the beginning of September over at Scrapbooking from scratch. These layouts are some of the ones I've completed on there.The layout called play is also the first entry for Sassy Little Sketches this month.

It isn't too late to join in the fun and get inspired.Click on this link

http://sfsforum.forumotion.com/f70-september-2011-comp Peta also has some fantastic kits for sale!!!

From screen to scrap at toontown

2011-09-04T18:39:00.001-07:00

From screen to scrap this month was based on the movie,Rio.We required a one word title,red/blue/yellow colours and a bird. I drew the bird(Disney character) on to this layout and used some very old patterned paper that came free in scrapbooking memories.It just proves if you keep something long enough it comes in handy!

Stuck on a double page.

2011-09-03T17:53:00.000-07:00

I've created these 2 pages to illustrate the scrapmatts cogs.On the first page they're connected and on the second they are 4 loose cogs.

I've used jillybean soup lettering and metal shaped brads on both layouts. The 2nd one named having fun is for stuck sketches this month.

a princess walks by

2011-08-29T03:22:00.000-07:00

In tidying out my scrapping stash I've discovered I have TOO MUCH CHIPBOARD! What a terrible fate.LOL.So today I used my 2nd last Twiddlybits item,the fence with the arched centre.I saw a similar layout on "Get Picky" and it inspired this layout.As well as the TB gate and fence I used a variety of flowers including the centre pink one from D-Lish designs and a gorgeous bird sent to me by crafty secrets for a prize.

The lettering had to have 2 different coloured ss because it only gave one of each letter.Annabelle looked cute in this photo.

Aussie Scrapjacked of Vicki

2011-08-26T18:52:00.000-07:00

Here's my scrapjack of Vicki's layout this month called "Precious Valentine"

My layout is called "Whiteboard playing" and mimics Vicki's layout almost exactly. I needed extra flags on my pennant to balance the layout and I reversed the order of the 2 words in the heading as "Whiteboard" was the longer word.There is a shadow on the scan as the bubble embellishment lifted that area while scanning.

1 2 3 August challenge

2011-08-24T22:07:00.000-07:00

The combo for August is What,black and multiphotos.

I chose to make a list of all the important things my family gives me in this layout called "What my family means to me".I've used several tiny photos plus one slightly larger one.I've added an altered CD featuring black patterned paper with black beads spelling family and black fibres.

A FS2S extra challenge birthday layout.

2011-08-21T20:33:00.000-07:00

I used a scrap of material that was navy/white gingham with lace overlay, plus a ricrac strip and machine stitched it to the card. Then, I misted a segment of a lace doiley with red.I used 3 punchies negatives which I cut circles around and a little girl picture from a magazine.Next I added ribbon plus a half flower made from navy ribbon and a DCWV tag with the number 6 on it.To me, the slope on the right top is offset by the umbrella.

hoo can resist on Stuck?!

2011-08-20T21:23:00.000-07:00

I've had this kaisercraft owl paper for ages then saw the owl pendant in a throw out bin at Spotlight.I added pearls to the eyes on it and the paper owl.I cut around the tree and mounted it with magic mount to make it 3d.The scrapmatts flourishes provided the corner decoration around the owl.
The place in the photo was Rodini park in Rhodes Greece and was so cool and welcoming on a super hot day.

Crafty

2011-08-17T22:35:00.000-07:00

I made this for Scrapbooking from scratch's puzzle challenge using Cosmo Cricket papers,The paper loft "Cosmic" lettering and Kaisercraft "Hippie Chick" rubons.As the challenge involved fitting 3 squares,6 circles,3 strips and 2 stars it took a bit of thinking.I'm quite happy with how it turned out.Looking at these 2 photos made me envious of how talented some crafters are.

FS2S extra challenge

2011-08-16T17:27:00.000-07:00

Here's my entry for FS2S 's extra challenge featuring a green roof,sand and green paint.
I took this photo of an old house in Goulburn,then created a picture. I painted the trees and flower stems,adding Prima flowers to finish them off.The sand printed paper was from Lincraft and reminded me of the parched earth during the drought.I scalloped around the trim and top of the green patterned paper.The chipboard is scrapmatts.

Louvre Favourites

2011-08-15T04:20:00.001-07:00

I made this layout by starting with tissue paper and mod podge.I scrunched it up,smoothed it out then adhered.Then I matted it with co-ordinating card and added lace and flowers to match.The scrapmats heart spray was painted white then the hearts inked in hot pink.The paper in the top right corner has been misted and then had the journalling shield added.These 2 paintings are by Monet.

A weekend in Canberra

2011-08-15T04:08:00.000-07:00

Last weekend I went to CAnberra to the quilt and craft show where I saw this amazing cash register covered in bling and wonderful quilt.My daughter and I had a great catch up while browsing.The hot air balloons appeared early on Sunday morning over Lake Ginanderra which can be seen from Erica's house.

Kraft it up August sketch challenge

2011-08-06T23:15:00.000-07:00

This month there were 4 smaller photos involved plus other decorative shapes.

I used the background from the 2 sheets of sticker shapes and misted the background in blue to match the water in the photos.Then I placed the photos and shapes as per the sketch.I finished it off with prima flowers and lots of dots from the jillybean soup letters.