Chantelle's stampin space

bubble wrap designs

2012-01-25T21:40:00.000+08:00

you will have noticed that my last few LO's have had a painted/misted background made from bubble wrap - I thought I'd take a few pictures of the process and show you how I got that effect.

... after I'm happy with the amount of paint/ink/glimmer mist I have on the bubble wrap - it's time to lay your 12x12" paper over the top of the bubble wrap - press down over the page so that it soaks up the different mediums - when you lift it up, you will get a nice surprise at the patterns and textures - I just ♥ the big dot effect this bubble wrap gives.

... now I have a selection of backgrounds to work with - you can keep adding paints and mists to your bubble wrap - you will be amazed at how many background papers you can make up with this method, as well as little tags.

perfect

2012-01-25T10:15:00.000+08:00

If you are on the west side of Australia, you will know that it's stinkin' hot at the moment; hope you are managing to stay cool ☺

I've managed another challenge from Polly Scrap Kits - this one is Catie's Trend challenge which is to create a LO with White Space. And here's what I've created:

I left the photo as a 4x6" as I wanted to include the background as well. I've made a tag for my photo to sit on and then clustered embellishments and another tag around this. Here are some close-up's:

... Manor House flower, bottle cap from me and lots of lovely twine ...

... the bubble wrap background as well as stamping ...

... more twine, burlap and journalling ...

So I've completed all three of the challenges over at the forum - if you want some fun inspiration - then head over to Polly Scrap Kits - there is sure to be something that gets your creativity going. Thanks to Catie for this challenge!!

Happy crafting and thanks for coming by ☺

life

2012-01-20T14:52:00.000+08:00

hey, just popping in to share another LO I've created for a challenge over at Polly Scrap Kits.

Ebony from the DT has set a Pinterest challenge to use the following quote on your LO:

and here's what I've come up with:

I found this cool picture of my son Liam balancing on a wooden post at the beach and it seems to fit in with this quote. I've keep the LO simple and fun; making is bright!! The background paper is from October Afternoon. I've used some tags which I've embellished with fimo buttons and a hand-made crochet flower. Here are some close-up's:

... fimo birdie button from the Chip-Chop Shop - handmade crochet flower with Maya wooden button by me ...

... more Fimo creations from the Chip-Chop Shop ...

... and the fabulous quote ...

Another fun challenge - thanks to Ebony for providing this one. Check out Polly Scraps for fun challenges, inspiration and shop goodness. ♥

amazing

2012-01-17T16:28:00.000+08:00

My first LO for 2012 which I created the other night ☺ This one is for a challenge over at

Polly Scrap Kits - the January Colourful Style challenge by Felicity! You have to use the colours: Green, Teal and Silver. So here is what I've come up with:

I simply adore how my little one is looking so thoughtful in this picture - perfect for scrappin'.♥
I've used assorted items from my stash; also some new things from Kaisercraft - the Hummingbird Collection - ooh-la-la - this one is amazing - I bought quite a few of the goodies from this collection. Here are some close-up's:

... i've recycled some cardboard from a drink carton - loved the silver tree and it worked perfectly for this challenge - some prima flowers, twine and tag ...

... i have used a few of the die-cut shapes from the Hummingbird collection - another silver item is the frame peaking from behind the photo - found at my local discount store ☺ -

You will notice the background - I've made this using a rather large piece of bubble wrap, mists and inks - i'm thinking of doing a post using recycled items as a stamp - leave a message if this is something you would like and I'll see what I come up with.☺

Now, if you would like to join in with this fun challenge, you will need to pop over to the forum at Polly Scrap Kits for all the details - thanks to Felicity for a very fun challenge☺

Thanks for coming by and happy crafting.

december journal FINISHED!

2012-01-17T07:49:00.000+08:00

my december journal is completed - YAY!! I really enjoyed this little project and am so glad that I saw it thru to the end. Here are the rest of the pages:

December is such a wonderful month to record - lots of fun stuff - finishing school, getting ready for Christmas and going camping - great memories!!
As I've mentioned in previous posts - I've used most October Afternoon papers for this journal - it was nice to use up some of the paper pads that I have laying around. By keeping it really simple, this little journal was achievable.

So to date, this has been scrap booking all from last year - just for interests sake, I counted up my LO's from 2011 and it totalled 94. Not bad, considering I wasn't even counting. We shall see what this year brings, though I have a feeling it won't be nearing that number!! I'm going to enjoy my scrap booking again and hope to do more 'just because' scrappin' and concentrate on journalling. Will be back soon with my first official page for 2012!
Thanks to all my lovely followers and those that leave comments - they are lovely to read and motivate me to keep sharing ♥

moments

2012-01-16T19:44:00.000+08:00

The month is already flying by - Stuck?! Sketches have their second sketch up for the month and this is my LO to share!!

The papers I've used for this LO are from the Madame Boutique collection by Kaisercraft - just love the colours of these papers!! I've also misted the background with a mask and glimmer-mists. Here are some close-up's:

... Pennyfarthing - by Kaisercraft - Prima flowers and paper lace doily ...

... wording cut-out from pattern papers - Maya road ruler ♥ - Kaisercraft resin flowers ...

and the fabulous sketch to work with:

Don't forget to check out all the inspiration on the Stuck?! Sketches blog - we look forward to you joining us this month! And there is also just one more week left to get your application in for the Creative Team.

I'll be back soon to share my December Journal - YAY - it's all done and I'm so pleased that I could finish this little project.

little boys

2012-01-10T16:21:00.000+08:00

hello - i'm back with another share!! This LO is for the latest sketch over at Stuck?! Sketches.

all the goodies on this page are by Kaisercraft - On the Move collection - I love how easy the page came together using co-ordinating products - this range especially suits little boys ☺
Here are some close-up's:

I've used cute pictures of my little Caden with his cousin! I've matted the stickers onto white card stock, then cut them out to give them some dimension. Foam sticker letters are from American Crafts.

... have added in bits of paint and pen lines ...

... some journalling and more of the stickers ...

... and here is the fun sketch to work with - i've changed it to use just two photo's but you could add more or less - there's lots of room to have fun with this one and we hope you will join us.
Pop over to the blog for details - Stuck?! Sketches

Stuck Sketches are also have a Creative Team call-out - all details are on the blog - this is a wonderful team to be with and it's so nice having two sketches to work with each month to get your creativity moving along ☺So give it a go and all the best.

your christmas spirit

2012-01-08T21:07:00.000+08:00

Happy new year - may it be a blessed and wonderful 2012 for you all! We have just got back from our two week camping trip - wow - it was such a good holiday - lots of swimming, relaxing, playing on the beach, fishing and so much more. I'm sure you will be seeing some pictures in my LO's soon ☺

I have my first LO to share for this year - a LO for the January challenge at ARTastic.

The criteria for this challenge is: clouds, angel embellishment and 2-3 musical instruments. I have to say that at first I wasn't sure what I could come up with as I didn't have any suitable embellishments in my stash - but I downloaded some clip-art and made up some cute tags to go along with the picture - my little cutie with his Christmas hat! So all the criteria are included in the tags. I'm pleased with the end result and love that it's quite a simple page. Here are some close-up's:

... October Afternoon letters and CW chicken wire stencil with mists ...

... twine and coloured pegs to display the tags and picture ...

... and here is the inspiration picture ... I went with the theme of music - Caden really enjoyed getting into the Christmas spirit this year and loved to listen to Christmas songs.

We'd love for you to join in with this challenge - there's lots of room for interpretation. Pop over to the ARTastic blog for all the details and further inspiration from the Design Team.

remembering

2011-12-20T11:42:00.001+08:00

well, if you still have time in this busy season - the next sketch for Stuck?! Sketches is up and running. The design team have posted some wonderful LO's on the blog!
I've flipped the sketch to the side and used this picture of my hubby and I on our recent anniversary. I've used Prima papers, flowers, Prima chipboard and Hambly. Here are some close-up's:

... some Dusty Attic chipboard which I've inked in white and then added glitter ...

... some of the chipboard from Prima as well as lots of flowers and doilies ...

... more chipboard and computer journalling ...

... and here is the wonderful sketch - there's lots of room for different interpretations with this one :-)... we hope you can still find some scrappin' time to play along. Check out the blog for all the details!!

... in the meantime, I'm off to finish some packing - a few more days and we are off camping for a few weeks - can't wait ♥

more from the december journal

2011-12-13T12:44:00.001+08:00

i'm pleased to say that my december journal is going strong - i think i doubted myself as to whether I could commit to this project - but by keeping it really simple and doing a 'little bit' on it when ever i had some spare time - it's come together nicely.

... some days I've missed photo opportunities (grrrrr) - some days I've just captured some 'ordinary' stuff - some days have a few pages allocated if it was a bit special ...

here are a few pages to share:

... once again, it's all October Afternoon papers that I've had in my stash - some Stuff 2 Scrap star chipboard shapes, tags & cards from My Little Yellow Bicycle - (25 days of Christmas) and lots of red striped twine ♥ ...

We have a few exciting things happening soon - graduation at school and some Christmas singing for the 'aged care home' - so I won't forget my camera then- after school is all done, we are off camping for two weeks!! ☺

Thanks for coming by

december journal

2011-12-08T17:00:00.000+08:00

i'm a little excited about sharing this next project - it's something I wanted to do last year, but it didn't eventuate ..... so after a little scurry about, gathering some supplies and goodies, I've started!! I've called it my december journal.

... i've used all supplies from my stash and chose to use the October Afternoon line of papers - I have a few paper pads around and thought this would be a great way to use them up. So whilst it won't entirely focus on Christmas, it will have little bits added in between. It will also be about the events that have happened in this festive month and other little happenings along the way...
... so here are the first few pages ...

... i've kept it really simple - just adding in a few embellishments - once the whole album is completed, i'm thinking of going thru and adding some fun textures with stamps and paints ♥
... if you are doing a journal or december daily - leave me a comment as I would love to take a peak.

Thanks for coming by

on christmas day

2011-12-07T23:00:00.000+08:00

This LO is for ARTastic - it's all about Christmas and we have a beautiful inspiration picture of a 'white christmas' - something that is hard for us Aussies to imagine. But it would be quite magical!!
The added criteria is is have a snowman and christmas tree and add in the word 'christmas'
I know I've scrapped this photo before...... but it's so cute!!
I've gotten a little messy with paint, gesso and stamps .... creating a christmas colour background.
Here are some close-up's:

... a cluster of assorted flowers, spotty button and doily ...

... a circle bunting which includes the snowman and christmas tree ...

and here is the painting - check out the ARTastic blog for all the details and more samples from the Design Team.

We hope to see lots of you playing along and look forward to checking out your LO's.
Til next time - happy crafting.

little star

2011-12-05T08:48:00.000+08:00

my first post for the month of December and it's already the fifth day!! I know it's going to fly by - everything seems to happen in December.

We have the first sketch for Stuck?! Sketches up and running and I have to say that you will LOVE it - so much fun to be had with it!

Here's my LO:

This is a cute picture of my nephew and I know he just loves the song 'twinkle, twinkle, little star'
I've used Jillibean Soup papers and letters, misting with CW template, adding texture with stamps...... here are some close-up's:

... doilies, Tim Holz flower, star pics and a bunting...

... journalling...

and here is the fabulous sketch that you have to work with this month.

Pop over to the blog for all the details and lots more inspiration from the Creative Team - we look forward to seeing you play along.

he adores him

2011-11-24T14:01:00.000+08:00

Just popping in to share this LO for Bird is the Word challenge - adore. I had the perfect photo's - just taken last week - of my oldest and youngest together.
I've used papers from Kaisercraft - Madame Boutique collection - which are just beautiful - a little bit of vintage with beautiful colour tones. I've also added in some Prima and other fun embellishments. Here are some close-up's:

... Prima flowers and a cute bug button from Lil Red Rocket ...

... more flowers ... letters from Sassafrass and American Craft Thickers ...

... and I spy this cute little Maya Road ruler - totally adorable and available from Handmade by Suzanne ...

Hope you are all having a great day and getting a bit of scrappin' done ♥

guest designer at Handmade by Suzanne!!!

2011-11-22T07:56:00.002+08:00

Earlier on this month, I mentioned that I'm guest designing at Handmade by Suzanne for this month - I received a kit of fabulous papers and accessories by Echo Park - Seasons Greetings. So I've been creating LO's and other delights with these papers - you can pop over to the gallery to take a peak!

Here is one of the LO's:

I've kept the whole LO rather simple and used lots of white space ......... and my new CW template - chicken wire .... think it's going to be a favourite ♥ Suzanne has this one in the shop!
Here's some close-up's:

... a chipboard accent - these make it so easy to add something extra to your page ... also shaped sticker borders from the same range ...

... more chipboard and the wording is cut out from the Echo Park papers ...finished off with twine and a length of cut red twill ...

... and a little bunting using the Martha Stewart punch and twine ...

I've really enjoyed creating with these supplies - if you are after Christmas themed papers or other supplies, be sure to check out Handmade by Suzanne - you won't be disappointed.
There's still time to play along with this months sketch challenge too - the winner is chosen by random so everyone has a chance to get the $30.00 voucher to spend in the shop - check out the gallery for amazing inspiration!
Thanks for coming by - I always appreciate the love you share ♥♥♥

friends

2011-11-15T20:37:00.000+08:00

The second sketch for the month is up at Stuck?! Sketches!! I had lots of fun with this one and got a little messy with gesso and misting.
I've sprayed glimmer mist and swipes gesso onto the background pattern paper by Echo Park. I've also gone a little wild distressing and tearing the edges ☺
I really love this picture of my boys with their friend while we went camping together - they are really quite inseparable!
Here are some close-up's:

... a little bunting from book print ... hamburger pin from my friend Leeann ... lots of stamping and painting ...

... another little bunting and a cute button from Lil Red Rocket ...

... a handmade flower with a brad ...

and here is the sketch - this month it's been provided by the talented Crystal Goulding who is on the Creative Team.

We hope you can play along this month - check out the details on the Stuck?! Sketches blog and all the inspiration from the Creative Team.

four very special blessings

2011-11-14T16:54:00.000+08:00

Ok, so I'm quickly sneaking this one in for Once Upon a Sketch - have been working on it for the past few days with lots of interruptions, but now it's done!
This challenge is all about why we scrap book - so I've used a picture of my four blessings as they are my inspiration. And I ♥ working with b&w photo's as I get to match up some great colours.
I've used Jillibean Soup, Hambly, Prima flowers and the cool letters are from Cosmo Cricket. Here are some close-up's:

... a cluster of embellies including a hand-made button from my stash - you can also see some Kaisercraft wooden swirls in the background ...

... lettering by Cosmo Cricket and Carolee's Creations ...

... and my journalling ...

... and here is the sketch to go with the challenge.

Thanks for coming by.

four wheeler adventures

2011-11-08T11:38:00.001+08:00

I've been enjoying some of the Basic Grey challenges of late - it's great to be able to use some of the hoards of papers that I have in my stash!!
For this challenge you need to include a chevron design in your LO or card. So this is what I've come up with and wow - it was so much fun ♥♥
Apart from the pictures, I haven't added too much to the overall design - really wanted the chevron design to stand out too ☺
Here are some close-up's:

... details of the pattern - I've used the June bug collection ... and I've also added in a BG bloomer ...

... a hand-made paper flower with the scallop punch ... and a stamped frame onto the BG pattern paper - the frame and the background stamping has all been done using a Basic Grey stamp set ...

I think I'll keep this design in mind - it's fun to try some new things. Thanks Basic Grey ♥

a special time

2011-11-07T17:19:00.000+08:00

I have another LO to share using my kit from Handmade by Suzanne, with the gorgeous papers from Echo Park - Seasons Greetings - even though they are Christmas papers, I haven't actually made a Christmas themed LO - instead I've used these cute pictures of my little man and the 'otherside' of the papers. Love the colours and the vintage paper that was included in this range.
This LO is also for the November sketch - you can check out the gallery for the details.
Here are some close-up's of the details:

... the banner is made with the Stampin'Up punch- it came together so easily - finished off with stitched ribbon and chipboard buttons from Echo Park ...

... a hand-made paper flower using a scallop punch and another chipboard button ... the chipboard accents make it so easy to embellish ...
And here is the sketch - lots of lovely layers - we hope you will play along this month and be in the draw for a $30.00 voucher from HBS - what a great prize ♥

All supplies are from Echo Park - Seasons Greetings (HBS) accept for the paper doily in the background.

Thanks for coming by - ♥ reading your comments.

you are our happy little man

2011-11-05T08:48:00.001+08:00

The first sketch for November from Stuck?! Sketches is up and running - I think you will LOVE this two picture sketch. I had lots of fun with it, especially using these photo's of my cute little man ♥

I've used the remainder of paper in my stash, from Crate - Random collection - I really love line, even though the papers and embellishments are fairly girlish.

Here are some close-up's:

... a cluster of doilies, prima flower, and chipboard flower from Crate ...

... another chipboard flower with doilies and a cute sticker bunting ...

... the title uses Sassafrass letters and Crate ... also some close up details of the stitched circle - I used the Sew Easy and some yellow thread to make this ...

... and another embellishment - tissue paper flower with doily ...

and here is the fabulous sketch - we had so many great entries last month, so we hope you are all inspired to play along again.

There's lots more lovely work from the Creative Team on the blog - you can check it out here

Hope you are all enjoying the weekend - stay safe and happy crafting ☺

playtime

2011-11-04T13:07:00.000+08:00

I've joined in with the Basic Grey sketch challenge - it's been set by the amazing Leeann - I love the sketch and her adorable LO - so many fun details!!
Here's my interpretation of the sketch -(it's a double-page sketch but I've just used the first page)
I've used the Oliver collection - these papers were perfect for a boyish page!
Here are some close-up's:

... i've created the banner shapes using Nestabilities and the Cuttlebug and have included some BG bloomers and a bottle with co-ordinating paper.

... computer journalling ... butterflies and machine stitching ...

... MS punch-out's and the cute little pictures with more machine stitching ...

... and here is the sketch if you'd like to play along too:

Had lots of fun with this one!!
Have a wonderful weekend.

guest designer at Handmade by Suzanne!!!

2011-11-04T11:20:00.000+08:00

well, it's a pretty exciting month for me - the lovely Suzanne from HBS asked me to be guest designer for November - of course I said yes!! How could I not!!

I was sent a kit with gorgeous Christmas papers and embellishments from Echo Park - Seasons Greetings this range is so nice to work with - great colour tones and a touch of vintage.

This is just one of the LO's I've created - this picture was taken a few years back when my little man was just eighteen months old. It came together very quickly - the papers all co-ordinate nicely together and my title is actually a strip from one of the papers.
Here are some close-up's:

... using the chipboard accents and twine, I've created a bunting ...

... cute little chipboard buttons ... I just adore that vintage paper ...

... more chipboard accents ... and the journalling ...
I've inked all the edges of the card stock and chipboard - it really gives a little more depth and I can't seem to do a page without doing just that!!

Pop over to Handmade by Suzanne to view all the lovely papers and embellishments in the Echo Park range - you won't be disappointed. HBS is my one-stop craft supply shop - there are always the latest products available, the best prices and the quickest postage I've known!!

I'll be back through-out the month to bring you more inspiration from Echo Park!
Thanks for coming by and happy crafting.

journey

2011-11-02T22:18:00.000+08:00

Good-bye October - Hello November, like everyone is saying, this year has certainly flown by so quickly. I think life gets busier all the time. As we head towards the end of the year, it's often a good time for reflections. I've created this LO around that theme - my journey.

This LO is for the November challenge at ARTastic. We have a painting as our inspiration along with the following criteria: include fruit/grapes on your LO, wine glass/bottle and a bow!
The first two elements I've included as embellishments - printing out some pictures that I found. And I've made a bow with some organza ribbon.
Here are some close-up's:

... prima flower, stamping, misting, Bo Bunny trinket, doily, tags, roses, muslin ...

... the two cards that I've printed out and a extra large button from my stash ...

... and here is the painting for inspiration - Bacchus by Caravagio

You can check out all the details on the ARTastic blog - there's lots of inspiration from the Design Team and fantastic prizes to be won - we hope will join us this month.

Thanks for coming by.

adorable and sweet

2011-10-26T09:31:00.000+08:00

Joining in with the Handmade by Suzanne sketch this month!! Had fun with this one and went a little bit 'out of my style' with some stitching and strips of paper around the edges.
These pictures are of my little one and his little 'girl' friend - they always have a lot of fun together - these were from a recent camping trip!
Here are some close-up's:

I've used lots of Crate papers from the Random collection - including the chipboard sticker flowers and title. I've hand-made a paper flower using the scallop punch and added in the heart button, also from the same collection.

... some printed journalling ... doily with pins ...

... a close-up of the chipboard sticker title and the stitching around the edge of the page - have also added in some Kaisercraft rub-on's ...

And here is the sketch for October - you will have a few days to play along! You can check out the gallery here!!

Well October has flown by so quickly and next week is already a new month so there will be a whole lot of new challenges coming up - I will see you back then. Happy crafting.

together

2011-10-20T15:36:00.000+08:00

Caden and his little cousins - since we don't live that close to our family; it was great to get a picture of them all together on his last birthday.
This LO is for the Bird in the Word Challenge - with the word being together. It was the perfect word for this picture.

I've used papers from Simple Stories - love this range and the colour tones. The letters are American Thickers which I've dabbed with paint and then outlined in black.

... another rosette flower with flowers, bits of stamping and painting added in ... I am loving all the textured stamps that are available at the moment ...

I had a lot of fun putting this one together - another little memory recorded.
Happy crafting and thanks for coming by. Hello to my latest followers - I've just hit 150!! Must be time for a give-away - stay tuned.

remember every little moment

2011-10-20T09:18:00.000+08:00

It feels like I've been everywhere but here lately ... busy, busy, busy ... but all good.
Stuck?! Sketches have their second sketch for the month up and running. Here's my inspiration:

I've used stickers and papers from the girls paperie - which is actually quite a girlish line, but I've still managed to make it work with these cute pictures of my littlest man and his cute face!!
For my circle elements of the sketch, I've used a pen and circle template (which I think was a dinner plate) and drawn it in - then I've added in stitching, rub-on's and doodling with my pen! It's fun to find different ways to add in circles, rather than papers.

... just a few simple embellishments, buttons and sticker letters ...

... my all time favourite - Tim Holtz mini rosette ... and a crochet doily peaking out from behind ...

And here is the very fun sketch - we would love to see you play along this month. Check out all the details on the blog!! and see much more inspiration from the other Creative Team members.

Thanks for coming by - I'll be back with another LO soon!

smiley

2011-10-11T20:47:00.000+08:00

I think I've just created one of my most favourite LO's - I had a blast with this one. It's for the challenge over at Scrapbookit - hosted by Chantal and you need to use RED - YELLOW - BLUE.
I started off my LO with a paint palette of the three colours and used some fancy edge paint scrappers to create the textured background - heaps of fun.
I've used Sassafrass, Hambly, Echo Park & Jenni Bowlin products.
Here are some close-up's:

... Sassafrass flower foldies - hand-made crochet flowers - hand-made stamped tag with button ...

... Jenni Bowlin sticker letters - Hambly transparency ...

... chipboard cloud painted white - yellow doily - stamped balloon - felt flower ...

... here's a close -up of the painted BG - I found these 'fancy edge paint scrappers' at my local discount store...

So that's my take on this challenge - hope you've enjoyed taking a look. School holidays are keeping us busy - plenty of camping and catching up with family - and that means lots of great photo opportunities. Plenty of scrap booking coming up I think!!

trees

2011-10-06T07:59:00.000+08:00

Hello - this LO is for the challenge over at ARTastic - we having something a little different this month. As well as being inspired by the painting - the following criteria are also required:
* include a house
* include a tree
* give you LO a spooky feel
I must admit that the 'spooky feel' was quite hard for me to achieve - I'm not into Halloween or anything spooky - but this is what I came up with. It's quite amazing that with the right papers and elements - you can give your LO a 'dark' feel. Also printing the photo out in sepia helped set the mood.
My background is made up of squares of Crate Paper - Random - I've stitched them like patchwork and also added in some stamping.
I've also added in a dash of Hambly - love how it frames the picture.
Here are some close-up's:

Both the house and tree are chipboard items - I've stamped some words onto the chipboard house and inked the edges. I've also added in some hearts and buttons. I've added in a owl bottle cap to the tree which is my 'spooky' element.

The cute bottle cap owl - sticker letters are by American Crafts and October Afternoon.

... and here is the painting for inspiration ...

We hope you will play along this month - check out the blog for lots of fantastic inspiration and details of how to join in.

Ok, I'm off to do some packing for our 'little' camping trip this weekend and hopefully squeeze in some crafting before we leave. Thankfully I'm pretty organised as we have only just come back from a camping weekend - yep ....... we love camping.
Thanks for the lovely comments and happy crafting.

adventurous

2011-10-05T15:10:00.001+08:00

OK, so are you up for a fabulous and fun challenge!! This one is for Stuff 2 Scrap and has been set by Anita!!

It's a 4,3,2,1 challenge!....

4 different pattern papers
3 flowers
2 tags
1 Stuff2Scrap chippy (another brand is ok too)

You can see I've used the tag that I previous made the other week - it fitted in perfectly for this challenge!!
There's Hambly, papers from Crate - Random, Prima flower, Sassafrass metal bloom and lots of other bits!!

... I've used the mini beach huts chipboard from Stuff 2 Scrap - they are so cute!!

We really hope you can join us this month - it's a fun challenge - head over to the blog for lots more inspiration and also the details of how to enter. There's fabulous chipboard up for grabs.

Sadly, this will be my very last post for Stuff 2 Scrap - I've stepped down from the Design Team - thanks to Annmarie and all the wonderful and talented ladies I've met along the way - have had a great time - so THANK YOU!! It was an honour to work with the chipboard and on the blog.

Will be back soon with another challenge for October. Thanks for coming by.

explore

2011-10-04T14:49:00.001+08:00

It's just past the first of the month of October, it's school holidays, time seems to be flying by more and more quickly - yes, life is busy but good. I will have a few posts for you over the next few days with new challenges up for the month. First up we have Stuck?! Sketches!!

I loved working with this first sketch for the month. I've used a cute picture of my littlest man who just loves being outside and exploring.

Pattern papers are from October Afternoon and also some Hambly transparencies - have started using these alot lately. I've also added in my usual amount of stamping, flowers, doilies and chipboard. Here's some close-up:

... a little chipboard fence - have added ink and stamps ... Sassafrass green flower - these are so awesome ... rub-on title and computer journalling ...

... more stamping, some stitching and circle punch-out's ...

... Prima flowers, doily and button ...

And here is the fabulous sketch to work with - look at all those great circle elements. You can find all the details at the Stuck Sketches blog!! Hope you can play along!!

Blogger is not letting me comment on some of your blogs - grrrrr - if you have any tips, I would appreciate them. Even though I'm already signed in, it still says I have to sign in - then will re-direct me to 'nothing'. It's really frustrating. The blogs that open up their comment section with a seperate window do allow me to comment - if that's any help!! Thanks.

just the way you are

2011-09-28T19:57:00.000+08:00

Just sneaking in one last challenge for the month - this one is for Once Upon a........ Sketch - I loved the idea of putting some journalling on the photo and the sketch was fun too.
I've used mainly Bo Bunny pattern papers - they went well with the sepia picture which is of my four beautiful boys!
Here's some close-up's:

... sticker letters from Bo Bunny ... Basic Grey doily ribbon ...

... Scrap FX balloon with a fabric button ...

... cluster of flowers including a hand-made rosette with vintage button ...

... and here's the sketch to work with - you have just one day to join in with this challenge. On the 30th September, voting will take place and anyone can vote for their favourite LO to determine the winner.

Just a few days left of school, then it's two weeks school holidays - YAY for that. We hope to go camping over the weekend too - lots to look forward too!

Thanks for coming by.

create

2011-09-28T10:05:00.000+08:00

... a small canvas that I created for my new crafting space ... it uses fabric squares and pattern paper, rub-on's, paints, stamps and flowers...

... as well as this cute little chipboard birdcage from Stuff 2 Scrap ...

... thanks for coming by and for all your lovely comments ...

stuff 2 scrap inspiration

2011-09-27T10:49:00.001+08:00

i've been sharing some crafty inspiration over at the Stuff 2 Scrap blog this past week and though I'd share some of it here too!!

... shipping tags using 'itty bitty' pieces of chipboard ...

... leeann's mini beach huts - I've simply inked the edges so as to keep the tiny details ...

... this cute little aeroplane is a new item coming soon ...

... and then I've used this last tag in the following LO:

papers are by Simple Stories and I've also snuck in some Hambly - loving this stuff!! (thank Leeann)
... burlap, Prima packing (recycling), bottle cap, stitching & American craft lettering ...

... also adding in the journalling block - stars ...

I have one more piece of inspiration to show tommorow - it's a canvas that I've made for my new crafting space - til then.... happy crafting!

stuff 2 scrap inspiration

2011-09-23T14:30:00.001+08:00

check out the Stuff 2 Scrap blog - I'll be sharing, over the next week, creative inspiration using some of the wonderful chipboard they supply:

.... and here's my craft space after a few sessions of creating ... bit messier than previous pictures. And as this picture is from a few days ago, the papers have now spread to over my laptop!!

I'm trying to get idea's for the wall space in the corner - I'm thinking of going with some peg board and then a shelf for baskets and jars. That's my next little project for the room and also hanging up some pictures and inspiration boards.

Thanks for coming by and have a wonderful weekend.

new crafting space

2011-09-19T21:03:00.001+08:00

so in the last few posts, I've shared with you that my craft room was getting a make-over - turns out we renovated the whole room - painting, new carpets and complete new desks and cupboards!! It's turned out so nice, maybe even better than I could have imagined - I've been really spoilt thanks to my very handy husband. So now I can share some pictures with you all and you will get a peak inside my crafting space. Here goes:

Hope you enjoyed that - now it's time for me to make it all messy and do some crafting.

you & me

2011-09-16T09:10:00.000+08:00

there's a new sketch up at Stuck?! Sketches - loved creating with this one!!

here's my LO:

it's another picture from our holiday - me with the boys!!
I've used some pattern papers from October Afternoon - the maps went well with the theme of travel/holidays.
Here's some close-up's:

doilies and chipboard which I've painted and sponged...

tags, flowers - handmade with a Maya Road button and a chipboard picket fence ...

and a close-up of the twill - I've stamped over it with ink!!

So there you have my inspiration for this fabulous sketch - we hope you will give it a go - please check over at the blog for details - there's lots of great prizes too!!

My craft room is all coming together ... slowly ... it will all be happening in the next few days and I can't wait to share some pictures!! And I cannot wait to start creating again ... at my new desk!

no. 3

2011-09-07T14:16:00.000+08:00

This weeks colour palette at Colour Combo's Galore was certainly a little different (scroll down to see the palette) but I did love creating with colours that I normally wouldn't put together.... and they worked well too!
So this picture is of my sweet littlest man who turned no. 3 recently. I always make sure we get a good picture with the birthday cake and candles (though he is sitting in the sun, so it's a bit bright)
I've used the woodgrain paper from Crate and teamed it with some papers from Simple Stories. I've also added in bits of dictionary print and old book print, as well as doilies and chipboard. Here are some close-up's:

... couldn't go past making a bunting from the dictionary print and it suit well with the birthday theme. I've cut them 'free-hand' and layered together, finishing off with twine and buttons topped with half pearls.

... a ruffled flower from dictionary print and hand-stamped owl button...

... a large chipboard no. 3 covered in pattern paper.

... and here's the inspiration board:

I've done well with my blogging this week, but this will be it from me for a little bit. My craft room is getting a 'makeover' - I've pretty much emptied it out and all my stuff is everywhere and all over the place. I have collected so much stuff over the years; it's definately time to do some sorting out too. I've seen the design and am very excited to see it come about - I'm feeling very lucky to be getting such a wonderful space to create in. I'll be sure to share some pictures soon.

Til next time...

lo's from retreat...

2011-09-06T09:57:00.001+08:00

As promised, I have a few LO's to share from the recent Scrap Retreat that I went to!! They all use pictures from our Ningaloo holiday.

... Bo Bunny papers, Dusty Attic chipboard, Cheery Lynn doily die - French Pastry and the CW template - Cherry Blossom (which I just love using)...

... more from the CW template - have used paints and mist, also Tim Holtz mini paper rosette die...

... my favourite LO of the whole weekend - I created this for a sketch challenge and ended up winning a $50.00 voucher from HBS. What a wonderful surprise that was!!

... Prima flowers, doilies and a bunting... lots of my favs at the moment.

Well I don't normally show three LO's in one post, but I found these LO's are all really similar in style and very reflective of what I love about scrapbooking at the moment. So it made sense to show them all!!
Thanks for coming by!

adventures

2011-09-05T09:01:00.000+08:00

Hello and happy Monday - I have my first LO to share for Stuck?! Sketches - this is the September 1 sketch challenge and you can check out the details here on the blog!!
I stuck to the sketch fairly well - using five smaller pictures instead of the three. Seeing as I've already scrapped so many of our Ningaloo holiday photo's, I've decided to make an album, so this page will join the others!
Here are some close-up's:

a cluster of embellishments - Prima flower, shipping tag, doily, chipboard cloud, shell and birdie pin...

fimo creations from the Chip-Chop Shop...

papers are from Sassafrass (love the calendar month papers) and core'dinations...

... and here's the sketch if you would love to play along - there are already quite a few entries which is really great.

Have a great day - I'm still hoping to share some of my retreat LO's - just need to take some pictures! Be back soon. Happy crafting :)

little man

2011-09-03T16:09:00.000+08:00

I have another challenge LO to share with you - this one is for ARTastic - once again you can be inspired by a painting and the added criteria is:
* blue background
* white flowers
* brown/white letters
Pretty easy one and lots of fun!!
I've used a picture of my sweet little man and here are some close-up's of the details:

a cluster of flowers and doilies

letters from Bo Bunny

i've used the crafters workshop templates - cherry blossoms - which worked perfectly for this challenge - i've used gesso and glimmer-mist for the masking.

... and here's the painting for some inspiration - check out the blog for all the details!!

We hope you can join us on this one and look forward to seeing lots of wonderful creations.
Happy crafting.

you are special to me

2011-09-02T08:50:00.001+08:00

... the sun is shining, the birds are singing and I have flowers in my garden ... it's Spring!!
The beginning of another month and that means lots of new challenges are poping up everywhere. This LO is for the new challenge at Stuff 2 Scrap - it's hosted by Rachael Funnell and she's set a sketch challenge with some added criteria - pop over to the blog to view the details!!
For this LO I've used some pattern paper for the BG - really getting into that a bit more and loving it!!
Here's some close-up's:

my peice of Stuff 2 Scrap chipboard - the bubble tree which I've embellished with a butterfly and button. I've also painted it green!

a rosette flower and some cute mushroom pins from the Chip Chop Shop!

canvas letters for the title and for the circle element in the sketch, I've drawn the circle in black pen and also stitched around for more details. There are lots of different ways to add circles to your LO's.

And here is a picture of the sketch: (thanks Rachael - it was a realy fun sketch to create with)

I hope I've inspired you to play along - we'd love to see lots of fabulous entries this month!!
Happy crafting.

she said..

2011-08-30T14:50:00.000+08:00

This lovely couple are my parents!! And I chose this wonderful picture to create a LO for Once Upon a... Sketch - the added criteria is to use song lyrics as your journalling - that was the hard part for me. But I asked my mum about her favourite artists and she said angus & julia stone - so I've printed out some journalling from the song big jet plane (which I love too).
This LO came together so nicely - I've used some beautiful papers by Bo Bunny - I don't usually use pattern papers in the background, but these really suited the b&w photo!
Here are some close-up's:

... some chipboard by Dusty Attic, trinkets from Bo Bunny, crochet doily, hand-made paper flower and curled raffia...

... some of the printed journalling and chipboard letters by Bo Bunny!
And here is the sketch:

I'll have quite a few LO's to share over this next week (if time allows) Over the past weekend I attended the Handmade by Suzanne Scrap Retreat and managed to create quite a few LO's!! Had a great weekend at a lovely location with lots of lovely ladies!!

once upon a time

2011-08-29T15:48:00.001+08:00

Recently my friend Leeann, sent me some goodies from Trimcraft and asked me to create a page using these products for Aussie Scrap Source - I always love a challenge (thank you Leeann) and I came up with this page using a sweet photo of my littlest when he was just two.
Here are a couple of close-up's which show the cute chipboard stickers from this range - they are a little whimsical and so I've created this page around that theme.

This LO was show-cased over the weekend and you can also see some fabulous work at Aussie Scrap Source! by Leeann - I just love what she has done with this product!!

Stuck?! Sketches Blog Hop!!!

2011-08-25T08:14:00.002+08:00

If you have arrived here because you are hopping along with the Stuck?! Sketches blog hop, welcome! One lucky winner from those hopping will receive a We’re Savvy kit from Scrapbook Savvy! Who wouldn’t want to win this gorgeous kit?

For your chance to win, leave a comment and collect the words from each blog on the hop. The words are just a list, they do not form a sentence, so no being tricky and skipping any of the blogs. Once you have finished, email the list of words to stucksketches@optusnet.com.au along with your name and location by midnight Sunday August 28th.

If you've just discovered the hop, you can get started HERE.

And, here is the full list just in case you get lost...

Celeste

Chantelle (that's me)

Charmane

Felicity

Helen

Linda

Melinda

Raquel

Sarah

Tara

Tess

So, your next stop on the hop is Charmane

Don't forget to write down your word, before you go – PARTY

Thanks for playing along!!

I'm getting ready for the HBS Scrap Retreat so it's going to be scrappin' good time on the weekend. I hope I get lots of LO's done!!

Til next time...

hanging out together

2011-08-24T13:19:00.000+08:00

... little cousins hanging out together - reading books and sharing some quiet time before bed ...
I created this LO as my application to Stuck?! Sketches - it shows all stuff that I love - stamping, painting, hand-made items, banners, crochet flowers and more.
Here are some close-up's:

... hand stamped button, doily and crochet flower ...

... stamping with paint, gesso and a hand-made banner ...

... journalling and title ...

Tommorow there is a blog-hop happening at Stuck?! Sketch - be sure to come and check it out!!

memories ........................... and some exciting news!!

2011-08-17T10:55:00.000+08:00

My weekly dose of Colour Combo's Galore!! This is for Challenge #204 with a lovely colour palette that said ' beachy and holidays ' to me - and seeing as I have lots of beach/holidays photo's at the moment, I've made another holiday page from our recent trip to Ningaloo!
The added challenge from the inspiration palette was to create using a grid style. I've done this with a strip under the main photo - I've punched out small sqaures and also make some windows in cardstock using the same punch. Then I've added photo's and embellishments!! Love how it turned out. And I think it really compliments the main picture. I've added in my journalling in strips around the edge of the main photo. Have also done some background painting with a grid mask!
Here are some close-up's:

... a little felt birdie ...

... some burlap ... tiny chipboard from Stuff 2 Scap ... paper roses

... bottle cap with cute little owls ... title from rub-on's

... lots of paper distressing on the photo and cardstock mats ... journalling strips around the photo

... and here's the inspiration board if you would like to play along too!

OK and now for some exciting news ... Stuck?! Sketches has just annouced their new Creative Team ... and I'm really pleased to say that I've made the team. Wahoo!! There's a very impressive line-up and I'm looking forward to working alongside this fabulous team and creating with the wondeful sketches they have each month. I'll have something to show you very soon for the first sketch that I created with.
Til then, happy crafting.

a perfect day....

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

I've done this LO for the challenge over at Once Upon a ....... Sketch - with just a few days left, I've scrapped in!! I loved the sketch design and really wanted to play along - so here it is.
I've used pretty much ALL Sassafrass, including the letters and flowers (garden bits) - love how they all co-ordinate. Here are some close-up's:

Other bits that I've included are muslin, vintage bookprint, stamping, crochet doilies and some machine stitching around the edges.
And here's the fabulous sketch if you want to play along:

Here's hoping you all have a wonderful weekend - we have a very busy one with family and a birthday to celebrate - my baby is turning THREE! I'm sure I'll be showing some pics in my LO's very soon. Til then - happy crafting.

a perfect place

2011-08-09T13:35:00.000+08:00

I'm back with a LO of some recent photo's of our holiday in Ningaloo - the colour palette for this week over at Colour Combo's Galore #203 was just perfect for a beachy LO - so I've played along!
Something things I've done: printed a photo onto vellum and used it in the background. I've added some dictionary paper under this.
...... stamping, a cluster of doilies and flowers, natural fibers of burlap and muslin, shells and chipboard.....
Here are some close-up's:

I've layered some doilies, used a Kaisercraft flourish, added in flowers and pearl pins and some shells from the beach.

A pretty doily with button and a cute chipboard bird - sponged with paint!

And a chipboard cloud - I've sponged it with white paint using bubble wrap to give it some texture, then I've added some stamping.
.... and here is the lovely peice of inspiration for this challenge...

Scrappin' these beachy photo's makes me want to head into some Summer sun - it's pretty cold at the moment! Now I'm off to clean up my creative space - it's a mess!

Happy crafting.

birthday boy

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

I'm feeling right up to date with my scrappin' - these are very recent photo's of my oldest son's birthday - he just turned 12!! I've used them in the sketch from Stuck Sketches!? - it's their birthday month and they have some bonus sketches - I've used the bonus sketch #1 from Julie Winks!
The moment I saw this sketch, I just LOVED it and knew that I HAD to play along. And I'm glad I did - I had a great time creating this one.

Here are some close-up's:

... crochet flower, doily trim, shipping tag with rub-on's, bingo card, paper spirals ( birthdays always remind me of curled ribbons and streamers, so I've created some paper spirals by running the scissor edge along the paper to curl it) ...

.... have used lots of rub-on's from a birthday theme sheet of rub-on's....

.... misting with glimmer-mist and stamping with paint .....

.... and here is that fabulous sketch if you want to play along too!

Thanks for coming by and happy crafting. I'll be back with another creation very soon......

let the game begin

2011-08-05T13:16:00.000+08:00

Our Saturdays are all about soccer at the moment. With the first half of the season over, it's now going for the League Cup and Knock-out Rounds - very exciting for the boys.
This LO is using the challenge from Colour Combo's Galore #202! Can you see I love green!
My base paper is Newsprint - by Kaisercraft, then I've layered with some gorgeous textured green cardstock - distressing the edges.
There's lots of stamping and inking with background stamps and I've used some Stuff 2 Scrap Chipboard too! Here's some close-up's:

I've used the chipboard circle as a frame to dictionary paper - the chipboard has been sponged with green and white paint - love this effect - I've also added a bit of random stamping.

Some foam alphabet letters and smaller ones from October Afternoon. And I love muslin - you will be seeing lots of that!!
Here's the inspiration board - I was a little late in getting this one up - was one of those weeks where other things took over, but I'm glad I finished it in the end!!

The new inspiration board is up now, so I'm off to check it out.
After ongoing stormy weather and rain, the sun is shining.......... so nice!!
Have a wonderful weekend and happy crafting.

memories

2011-08-02T09:48:00.000+08:00

The first of the month brings the start of all the new challenges - ARTastic have their new challenge up now - the inspiration is from this painting and the criteria is:
* Ribbon
* Child or children playing
* Paint or create your own background
..... and here's what I've created........

I've used some cute pictures of Caden playing with his cousin Dylan - it's great when you get a series of pictures - they tell the story. Nearly everything you see is from the Emerald Creek Kit by the Polka Dot Place - these kits are really awesome and filled with lots of great goodies.
Here's some close-up's:

Lime Tree Creations are sponsoring this month and we got some samples to play with - here I've used a green doily - these are just gorgeous and hand-made too!!
I've made some of my own embellies - like the scallop flower - with the gorgeous pattern papers.

I've created the background using rub-on and masking with glimmer-mist and some stamping too! And you can also see some of that lovely paper by Core-dinations - just love the embossed textures.

..... and a hand-made bunting with the papers from the kit - have also added in a little birdie pin from the Chip-Chop Shop.

It's a very fun challenge this month and we hope you will be inspired to join in - there lots of wonderful prizes to play for. Head over to the ARTastic blog to view all the details.
We look forward to seeing your creations.
Happy crafting.

play

2011-08-01T13:06:00.000+08:00

After nearly a month long break, I'm back to scrapbooking!! Had a fabulous holiday of fun and sun; it really is good to take time off from everything and enjoy family and relaxation.
This LO is of some very recent photo's of my little one playing on the beach whilst on holidays. I always love watching him play!
Stuff 2 Scrap have a new challenge up for August, hosted by the lovely Chantal. You need to use these colours:

SUGAR RUSH PINK
TROPICAL WATER BLUE
SPAGHETTI WESTERN RED
PANDA EYES BLACK
SOFT SERVE WHITE

Pretty cool, hey. I have focused more on the blue, with spashes of red, white and black and a tiny bit of pink!! And I've course I've used some awesome chipboard to compliment my page.

Here are some close-up's:

Leeann's Bubble Border - I've sponged it with paint and added in various embellishments - flowers, fimo button, a shell and a photo!

A cute little Beach Hut, also by Leeann - have sponged the edges with black ink and added in a button for the door handle.

The lovely blue paper is by Echo Park and I've also added in some embossed paper from Core'dinations.
Other bits include some Fimo creations from the Chip-Chop Shop - hand-made crochet flowers, MS punch, stamps and rub-ons.

We would love to have you join us for this very fun challenge - head over to the Stuff 2 Scrap blog to view all the details - you have til the 31st August and we look forward to seeing what you create!!
Happy crafting.

stuff 2 scrap scrapbooking

2011-07-08T23:22:00.001+08:00

this is one of the LO's I made to share over at Stuff 2 Scrap showcasing some of the chipboard!

Leeann's Up and Away - have sponged the chipboard with Espresso ink and then added a large button - the cloud has been covered with pattern paper and then I've sanded the edges.

Here is a new piece of chipboard - a small heart with swirls - isn't it sweet.

... and I've added in all my regular goodies that I love to play with at the moment - paper doily, vintage bookprint, paper roses, rub-on's and stamping! Paper is by Cosmo Cricket - Circa 1934

This is my last LO for a little while - my family and I are off camping for a few weeks. Sand, sun, fishing and relaxation - have been really looking forward to this holiday. It's going to be a long drive heading north, but I'm sure it will be worth it. .... and I'll have plenty of great pictures to share when we get back.
Til then, happy crafting.

stuff 2 scrap - creative team call

2011-07-05T15:06:00.000+08:00

stuff 2 scrap are having a creative team call.............................................
if you love to play with chipboard and would like to show-case your work on the stuff 2 scrap blog, then this may be the team for you. Head over to the blog to view the details. You have til the 15th of July to apply.

things i love....

2011-07-03T20:22:00.001+08:00

The July challenge is up at ARTastic and this is the inspiration painting to use - included are the following criteria:
black and white photo of yourself, monocromatic - red/maroon, include a hat/glove in the LO!
And here is my LO that I created:

I've used a series of self-portrait photo's and decided to share some things that I love, by making a journalling block, printed out on copy paper. Pattern papers are from Crate paper and I've used red for the monocromatic colour.

Here are some close-up's:

a crochet flower, chipboard frame, crate paper button collection

a vintage girl card, hand-made button, stamping with inks and paper lace doily

I enjoyed putting this one together - monocromatic is always fun and I love using red, so it was perfect for me.

Here's what I've used:
Papers: Crate paper collection, white cardstock
Accessories: Crochet flower, crate paper button collection, vintage girl button, chipboard frame, computer journalling, paper doily, Kaisercraft stamp, ink, white tag

For more details on this challenge and to see all the prizes and sponsors, be sure to visit the ARTastic blog. There's also lots of gorgeous inspiration from the Design Team too. We hope you will join us.

all about the fun times

2011-07-01T08:34:00.000+08:00

The beginning of a new month ...... and we are halfway the year already!! Doesn't time fly by so quickly!
Stuff 2 Scrap has a new challenge ready to go for July and it's hosted by Felicity. It's all about HER favourite things:
1. paint/ink/sprays
2. masking/stamping
3. circles
4. chipboard
5. layering

And I think I would be right in saying that at the moment, these techniques are very popular.
I've pretty much covered all the criteria in my LO and really enjoying putting this one together.
Here are some close-up's:

a cute chipboard elephant from Stuff 2 Scrap

a sweet little chipboard aeroplane - this is a new item coming out soon and perfect for those little boy LO's. Have also done lots of stamping with my texture stamps from Kaisercraft.

my title uses letters by Sassafrass and Carolee's creations

Head over to the Stuff 2 Scrap blog to view all the details - we would love to see lots of entries for this fantastic challenge for the month of July - there's some great chipboard up for grabs!!

Here's what I've used:
Papers: Crate paper, White cardstock
Accessories: Shipping tag, chipboard, crochet flower, Crate paper collection buttons, cardboard, Sassafrass letters, Carolee's Creations tiny letters, rub-on's, inks, stamps (Kaisercrafts), twine

precious

2011-06-29T22:06:00.001+08:00

I've created this LO using one of the Stuck?! Sketches for this month. It's taken me so long to join in with these sketch challenges, but I finally did and had fun with this one.
For a change, I've used a 5x7" photo, which nicely fills the page too! And once again, it's of my youngest on our last camping trip!
I've used some of the Core'dinations - Core Impressions cardstock in the background - which has some lovely embossed textures.
There's a shipping tag, old dictionary papers, rub-on's, chipboard etc - here are some close-up's:

a small shipping tag with a ticket and owl bottlecap embellishment. I've also added a rub-on frame to the photo.

a chipboard owl embellished with buttons, crochet flower and shipping tag.

Jillibean chipboard lettering in burlap, journalling and rub-on's.

Here's what I've used:

Papers: Core-dinations cardstock, old dictionary papers, plain cardstock, Crate paper

Accessories: Owl Bottle-top, shipping tags, crochet flower, buttons, rub-on's, chipboard owl (Stuff 2 Scrap), misting, Jillebean lettering, doily ribbon (Basic Grey), twine

So I'm just sneaking this one in, but I really hope to keep playing along with these sketch as they are a great starting point to a LO! So thanks Stuck?! sketches.

A big thank you for the many WOW's and lovely comments in my last post - I appreciate your thoughts and nice words - it was certainly great to see them poping up on my post!

And a big hello to my newest followers too!

Thanks for coming by and hope you are all finding some crafting time!

a fishin' good time

2011-06-21T20:17:00.001+08:00

I just love this picture of one of my boys - he's in his element - FISHING! Because I love it so much, I've done a bit of a repetition, printing it out three times and then also enlarging it onto vellum paper. Love this effect, especially with the vintage bookprint coming thru from underneath.
There's also stamping and rub-on's happening in the background too.

I've used it for the challenge over at Once Upon a....... Sketch.
Here are some close-up's:

my journalling - the requirement was for at least four sentences explaining why the photo is memorable. I've printed it out and then inked the edges.

a decorated shipping tag with vintage bookprint doily, mini beach-hut chipboard and a canvas tag.

and a larger chipboard beach hut - they are just so cute with the fine details.

Here is the sketch to follow with this challenge:

Here's what I've used:
Papers:White cardstock, Cosmo Cricket
Accessories: Chipboard, crochet flower, stamps, ink, rub-on's, Crate paper collections buttons, Fimo embellishments, vintage bookprint doily, shipping tag, canvas tag - Kaisercraft, American Craft lettering

Hope you've enjoyed this one - it was a great sketch to work with and I'm loving these challenges that include journalling. Thanks for coming by.

create art

2011-06-20T10:06:00.000+08:00

Happy Monday - hope you've all had a great weekend. I managed to squeeze in some 'scrappin' time which is always a good thing.
This LO is for the 123 Challenge - use brown, include the word create and use tape - decorative/masking.
I've smeared some white paint with scumble gel onto the base cardstock to add just a little something to the background.
....... strips of pattern paper, decorative tape and a shipping tag........
Here are some close-up's:

yep, another crochet flower - chocolate and cream with a brad to the centre.
Shipping tag - stamped background, doily trip, vintage bookprint doily and journalling.
The vintage bookprint doilies are listed in my etsy shop - I have large and mini ones.

A corrugated frame over the photo and a Maya Road wooden button.

Buttons from Crate Paper collections, decorative tape, rub-on's and American craft letter stickers.

And I've finished off the page with some random lines of stitching from my sewing machine.

..... some of my favourites at the moment - dressing up shipping tags, using texture stamps by Kaisercrafts, rub-on's, crochet flowers and paper doilies.......

Here's what I've used:
Paper: Brown cardstock, lined notebook paper, kraft cardstock
Accessories: shipping tag, crochet flower, corrugated frame, Maya Road buttons, Crate Paper button collections, decorative tape, American Craft letter stickers, stitching, lace trims & vintage doilies, computer journalling, rub-on's, twine.
(Most of my scrapbooking supplies are sourced from Handmade by Suzanne)

ARTastic June Challenge

2011-06-15T21:43:00.000+08:00

Just a little reminder about the challenge over at ARTastic - we have a great challenge for you this month. Be inspired by this painting and include the following criteria: include 2 people in your picture, use striped paper and have a boat somewhere in your LO.

There are lots of great prizes up for grabs, including a delightful pack of goodies from my Etsy Shop - Creative Bits.

We look forward to seeing your LO's over at the challenge blog soon!

wonder

2011-06-15T10:52:00.000+08:00

Love capturing moments like these - don't you wonder what's going thru their little minds. These are some pictures of my friends little girl when we spent a day at the beach together a few months back.
They tied in nicely with the palette from The Colour Room this week.
I've used some orange cardstock as my base and just a small piece of Sassafrass. Lots of stamping going on to make up some background patterns........ and of course clusters of embellishments, mostly handmade.
Here are some close-up's:

a crochet flower (love making these, so I think you will be seeing one of nearly every LO)
birdie button from the Chip-Chop Shop
a doily and a stamped frame onto pattern paper

a hand-made flower using pattern papers and punches, attached to a little carnival ticket

chipboard letter 'wonder' and some journalling

a butterfly punch-out, mini doily and paper rose

Here's the palette for your inspiration too:

Hope you are having a great day - we've finally had some Winter rains over this side of Australia which has been nice. Now the sun is shining for a bit, so I think I'll take a walk with my little one and get some fresh air.

Thanks for coming by and happy crafting.

Here's what I've used:

Papers: Orange cardstock, Sassafrass

Accessories: doilies (Creative Bits), birdie button (Chip-Chop Shop), chipboard work, stamps for BG by Kaisercraft, crochet flower, paper rose, carnival ticket, rub-on, MS butterfly punch

solitude

2011-06-10T10:34:00.001+08:00

Here's a little more inspiration for the current June Challenge over at Stuff 2 Scrap! This picture worked well with the colours .
Here's some close-up's:

A piece of chipboard from Stuff 2 Scrap - I've painted it with blue paint, then used a Kaisercraft Stamp and white ink to add some swirls. I've added in my buttons with a cluser of flowers, including a crochet flower that I just love making at the moment.

The title is some letters from a die-cut - I've used some pattern paper from Echo Park and have simple outlined the letters with a black pen.

My journalling and lots of little bits - hand-stitching, a doily, stamping (I found a bunch of Kaisercraft stamps that are great to use as background to add some texture)

We hope you can find some time to join in with our challenge - head over to the blog to view the details and be in the running for some fabulous chipboard!
Thanks for coming by - happy crafting.

Here's what I've used:
Papers: Kaisercraft, Sassafrass, Stampin'Up, Echo Park
Accessories: Kaisercraft stamps, ink, crochet flower, dress-makers patterns, glimmer-mist, doily, computer journalling, buttons, black pen.

little Etsy update......

2011-06-08T13:16:00.000+08:00

...... just a few things that I've added to my Etsy Shop - Creative Bits!!

These are some vintage bookprint doilies and some glossy white embossed doilies - all die-cut by me!
I've also listed some mini doily die-cuts and some of the natural crochet doilies.

I hope you will come past and have a peek!

Best Bro's

2011-06-06T15:03:00.000+08:00

Some exciting news to share - I was recently accepted into the ARTastic Challenge Design Team.
And this is my first LO for the June challenge which is on now - you can view the details here.
Inspiration comes from a painting and there are certain criteria to follow - for June your LO needs to include: 2 people in your picture, striped pattern paper and a boat somewhere on your LO!
I really enjoyed working with this first challenge and I'm excited to be able to share my inspiration for this challenge - thanks to Shazza for having me on her team!
Here are some close-up's:

A fimo boat from the ChipChop Shop and I've also stamped some boats on the patter paper.

Another boat on a tag and a cute little chipboard birdie - which has been sponged with ink, then I've used some white rub-on's.

Some striped patter paper, a bunting and a fimo cloud.

If you would love to join in with this challenge, please head over to the challenge blog to view all the details and link up your LO - we would love to have you join in. My Etsy Shop - Creative Bits is sponsoring the challenge this month and this is what you could win:

Looking forward to seeing your entries soon - thanks for coming by and happy crafting.
Here's what I've used:
Papers: Sassafrass & Echo Park
Accessories: Fimo embellishments - Chipchop Shop, Chipboard Bird Scrap FX, Collage shipping tag, twine, MS punch, crochet doily, glimmer-mist for BG, computer journalling, rubbons, machine stitching.

june challenge at stuff 2 scrap

2011-06-01T12:44:00.002+08:00

The 1st of June and it's officially Winter - and the sun is still shining here on this side of the country - but we've had rain which has been great.
So the beginning of the month means a new challenge at Stuff 2 Scrap - I'm hosting and I've set a very fun challenge which you can read all about on the blog.

The challenge is to use the following three colours on your LO (make these the dominant colours) – of course you can still use your neutrals.

Lime Green

Turquoise

Ballet Blue

Also we would love you to include FIVE buttons and of course chipboard!!

I've used this picture that I had taken on Mothers Day - love how the boys are all looking so nicely at the camera.
Here's some close-up's:

I've got a little arty and used a shipping tag to make this little creation - lots of collage, rub-on's, a sweet little felt bird and button flower.

A chipboard mini bubble tree - with a few embellishments - button flower and rhinestones.

A chipboard arrow - I love covering the more solid peices of chipboard with pattern papers and a few other bits like rub-ons and sticker letters.

A cluster of embellishments!

We would love to see you join in with this challenge - you have til 30th June to get your LO's in at the Stuff 2 Scrap blog.and have the chance to win some fabulous chipboard!

Here's what I've used:
Papers: October Afternoon, Blue cardstock, Fancy Pants Transparency
Accessories: Green Prima flower, Fimo Bird, Felt bird, Chipboard from Stuff 2 Scrap, buttons, rub-ons, computer journalling

rosette flowers

2011-05-30T22:53:00.001+08:00

I've recently added some more rosette flowers to my Etsy shop - Creative Bits.
Take a peek, I have lots of coloured doilies in stock and other pretty bits to add to your crafty projects.
(I've recently had to review my postage costs - shipping starts at $1.20 - please check my shop for more info.)

Stayed tuned -
Over the next few days a new challenge will be going up at Stuff 2 Scrap which I'm hosting - I know you are going to love this one - the design team have made some awesome samples to inspire you. I'll maybe give you a sneak peak tommorow!!! In the meantime, you have a short amount of time to join in with our current challenge which you can find here.

I'll also be revealing which Design Team I'm going to be a part of from June 1st as well as my LO for their next challenge. My Etsy Shop - Creative Bits will be sponsoring this challenge, so I hope you will join in.

Lots of fun things happening here - thanks for coming by and as always, I really appreciate those who look at my work and leave lovely coments.

he loves to play

2011-05-30T09:24:00.000+08:00

Caden loves to play........ at the park, especially when it's bright and sunny and there are little friends to join in!! I used these pictures for the sketch over at Once Upon A....... Sketch - the added requirement for journalling to be typed journalling at least 1-2 sentences. And what a fabulous and fun sketch.
Here are some close-up's:

a heart bunting from pattern paper and little buttons dotted around the page.

this very cute chipboard balloon - i've just sponged the edges, keeping it raw so you can see the details.

the journalling over a Maya Road transparency and a lovely teal coloured prima flower.
And here is that wonderful sketch if you want to join in........ though time is slipping away and I'm only just scraping thru myself.

Here's what I used:

Papers: American Crafts

Acessories: Buttons, Chipboard Balloon - Scrap FX, Prima Flower, Crochet Flower, Pom Pom Trim, Maya Road Transparency, Heart punch, twine, Script Stamp for background stamping, Computer journalling

Thanks for coming by and happy crafting.

saturday is a fun day

2011-05-26T13:53:00.000+08:00

The other day I had a nice scrappin day with a friend and got this LO's completed for the 123 Challenge - the criteria is: colour Red, include the word fun and have stitching on the title.
So I had this picture of my boys in their soccer uniforms and it fit the challenge perfectly.
Have used some bold patterns in red from Cosmo Cricket and Echo Park - love these papers.
Lots of sponging along the edges and fun little embellishments.
Here's some close-up's:

i've used some American Craft Thickers in RED and added in stitching along some of the edges.

a chipboard arrow from Stuff 2 Scrap - covered in pattern paper, a bunting with twine, stamped tag, Maya Road transparency and a kraft journalling card.....

a little layered paper flower with brad and my journalling!

What a fun little challenge!
Thanks for coming by.

she is very thankful

2011-05-25T09:25:00.000+08:00

Colour Combos Galore has a nice soft palette this week - perfect for those feminine pages, so that's just what I did. It's not often that i do a LO with my own portrait - but I'm wanting to include more of these and my thoughts for my boys - I'm sure they will love reading about stuff later on in life!

So I've added in lots of pretty bits - pattern papers, flowers, doilies and texture.
Here are some close-up's:

lots of little details - rub-on's, girly vintage button, doily, scrip stamp, decoupage vintage book print background........

a rosette flower with a paper rose, more rub-on's......

a pretty crochet pink flower, layering of photo's.......

Here is the #193 inspiration board:

Loved putting this one together and getting a bit arty with textures, paint and other bits. Lots of fun!!
Thanks for coming by and all those lovely comments - love reading them.

she is

2011-05-23T13:59:00.000+08:00

Some more scrappin' with Sassafrass! I've used their monthly challenge on the Sassafrass blog and a cute birthday picture of my neice Amber. I love their sketches - they have a blocking style - great if you like clean lines.
It is quite busy with all the different patterns but I love it - I've defined the edges a little more with some sponging in Espresso ink.
Here's some close-up's:

paper hearts using pattern paper and a heart punch.

i've been making assorted crochet flowers and this is one of them - i'm sure you will be seeing lots more in my LO's as I've mastered some cute flowers (finally)

and a bunting with pattern paper and buttons sewn onto the little flags!

Here's the sketch if you would like to join in too!

That's it from me today - I have a scrapping day planned for tommorow and a few more challenges that I would like to get done before the end of the month; so I'm sure I will be back soon.
Happy scrappin!!

playtime

2011-05-20T21:45:00.000+08:00

Photo's at the park are always fun to take and fun to scrap - they generally involved bright, fun colours. I've used the May Sketch at Handmade by Suzanne - most of the stuff you see here is Sassafrass - really love their lines of paper at the moment.
Here's some close-up's:

some paper whimsies - razzle dazzle - i've layered a few together and then also added in a crochet flower.

the cloud is by Dusty Attic - I've just covered it with pattern paper and sanded the edges. Also added in some small doilies and a pin from the Chip-Chop Shop!

chipboard flowers from Sassafrass and a chipboard picket fence from Scrapware.
I've added in some background stamping with some of my large background stamps!
And here's the sketch if you want to play along: (thanks for another great sketch Michelle - this was a great one to work with)

Have a happy weekend!

brothers

2011-05-18T17:42:00.000+08:00

My oldest and youngest - they are such cool dudes together!!
I've used the Bliss Terrace Kit from The Polka Dot Place to put this page together as well as using the Sketch Challenge they have going right now!! A really fun sketch by Michelle Fowler - loved this one!!
Everything is from the kit except for the paper lace doily and some of the buttons.
Here are some close-up's:

I've made this ruffled flower from some of the pattern paper and my scallop punch, then added the crochet flower and brad.

a wooden butterfly - this is my favourite embellishment!

Jillibean lettering also from the kit.

and a little bunting from pattern paper and twine.

And here is the sketch if you want to play along - you have until the 21st May!!

Thanks for coming by and happy crafting.

enjoy

2011-05-16T12:50:00.001+08:00

This was my scrappin' effort over the weekend - the challenge over at The Colour Room - love the soft palette of #58.
And these photo's are once again of my cute Caden - took these ones on the Easter weekend when we went driving thru the bush with friends. He is quietly in his own world, enjoying a bag of chips!
I've used pattern paper from Sassafrass and Websters.
I loved the stitching on the Sassafrass, so I've also added in my own cross-stitching along-side the photo's.
Here's some close-up's:

a cluster of embellies and American Craft lettering

this beautiful acrylic birdcage is from Stuff 2 Scrap - I've sponged it in blue ink and also used the same colour Stampin'Up marker pen to add further colour. Love how it turned out!!

and another banner - I really love making these - this one is from a heart punch, buttons and twine!

Seriously, this is one pretty page for a boy, don't you think?

This would have to be one of my favourite palettes - or maybe I just had the perfect photo's!!

Thanks for coming by.

a little update for Creative Bits

2011-05-14T08:18:00.000+08:00

Here are a few more bits and pieces I've added into my Etsy Shop - Creative Bits.

*cute bottle caps with owl and bird images - each bottle cap is finished off with a resin drop sticker to make it shine!

* extra large buttons with vintage boys and girls - these are limited and I probably won't be stocking these again, as I had this fabric in my stash and it's just about done!

* heaps more doilies in natural cream/white/ecru

*and I'm working on some hand-made flowers at the moment, so you will hopefully get to see them soon

have a happy and crafty weekend - we are off to the kids soccer games and I hope to squeeze some scrappin time in too!

quiet time

2011-05-12T09:53:00.000+08:00

I love capturing moments like this - quiet times, deep concentration...... you just wonder what's going thru their little minds!
I've used these pictures for the challenge over at Once Upon a........Sketch. The journalling needs to be included on a journalling block - I've used one from My Mind's Eye- Lush2 - I was lucky enough to receive a wad of goodies from Aussie Scrap Source for a recent challenge win!
I've used a mix of papers from Bo Bunny - Ad Lib and My Mind's Eye - Lush2!
Here are some close-up's:

Another little journalling block from the same range of My Mind's Eye - i've added in a little quote from the pattern paper from the BoBunny - Ad Lib series.
Embellies are a hand-made scallop flower using pattern papers, crochet flower and doily.

More embellishments - a hand-made patchwork flower, crochet flower and storybook bottle cap!
Lots of these embellishments can be found at Creative Bits, so be sure to check out my Etsy store!

And the journalling block with some printed journalling!
And here is the sketch if you would like to join in too - you have a few days left. And it's a fabulous sketch, I had lots of fun with this one and you will notice that I've flipped it to the side to acommodate my land-scape pictures.

The other day I mentioned about backgrounds and how I'm loving creating them - so I thought I'd share a few pictures of how I made the background for this LO!!

First is this doily pattern - I've used a plastic doily as a mask - this particular one I have in my Etsy store at the moment. I've simply laid it on the paper and used some glimmer-mist.

Next I've created this 'abc' from gesso, paint and a home-made stencil.
To make the stencil: using an alphabet die-cut, run it thru the Cuttlebug and keep aside the negative. This is what I use as the stencil - as you can see in the picture below.

I've placed the stencil on my page and using the mixture of gesso and paint, I've simply painted it on. The idea of using the gesso is to give it some texture, so apply it quite thick and then leave to dry.

From this picture you can see the nice texture that it adds to your page.

So this is the background that I created for this LO. When my LO was completed, I still wanted to add a bit more, so I splattered some ink in certain areas.

A few different and easy ways to add a little 'something extra' to your pages with inks and paints - I hope I've inspired you with my shared tips. So get a little messy with your next LO!!

Thanks for coming by and happy crafting.

treasure

2011-05-11T08:32:00.000+08:00

These two little boys were having so much fun playing together with ice in an esky - I got to snap this cute 'cheesy' picture of them!!
I've made this LO for the challenges they are running over at Aussie Scrap Source called Style Lounge. It's all about the design team and their different styles. This past week was about Kathie Link and her 'playful style' I hope I've done it justice!
I've used some cute pattern papers from Bella Blvd, love the bright fun colours.
Here's some close-up's:

The tree and owl sticker embellies are from my stash which I got from a local discount store who have great scrapbooking supplies. I've made some rolled flowers to add to the branches. I've snuck in a doily and heart pin.

Here I've made a heart banner, adding twine and buttons.

Another doily and some 'fussy' cutting from the pattern paper - these little trees are so cute.

And another of those gorgeous crochet flowers from Sam - I've added in a brad. You can also see a chipboard word 'treasure'.
The pattern background is some stamp with paint. I'm enjoying creating different textures and backgrounds on my base page first. I have a little scrappy share for you soon that will involve my process of doing this!!

Thanks for coming by and happy crafting.

going back a few days

2011-05-10T13:38:00.000+08:00

going back a few days........... to Mothers Day. Each year I try and get a nice picture of me and my boys. This year, the boys picked a spot in the backyard and a time-limit - it wasn't allowed to take too long because they were playing with the football.
Anyway, we got a few good ones (thanks to hubby behind my camera). I don't usually show pictures here but decided to share these ones - because these are the little people in my life who keep me busy and on my toes each day. They drive me crazy sometimes and have endless energy and are pretty good at making things messy too. But........... you know....... we wouldn't have it any other way. I feel very blessed to be a mum to these four boys.

And this is one of the gifts that I received - a handmade bracelet from beads and buttons - just my kind of thing - LOVE IT!!

I hope all the mums had a wonderful and special day.

simple pleasures

2011-05-10T09:22:00.002+08:00

I had a little scrappin time over the weekend and managed to do a LO for The Colour Room - I love the earthy tones that are on this weeks colour palette. It's #57!!

I used this cute picture of Caden running along the beach and repeated the same picture three times.
Pattern paper is by Sassafrass and I've added in some coloured cardstock too.
Here's some close-up's:
a doily (which I have heaps of in my shop at the moment - Creative Bits!!)

bottle cap with pattern paper and a cabochon
flower is also by Sassafrass
a little chipboard bird from 2Crafty - I've stamped over this in ink
a handmade tag and storybook card also found at Creative Bits from the Storybook Kit.

some more doily delights and also a cute crochet flower from Sam who is also selling her hand-made goodies. These little flowers are a great addition and you will be seeing lots more of them on my pages. For this page, I've poped it over a crochet doily and then added a button.

Love how this one all came together and I'll be back with more scrappy shares soon.

Thanks for coming by.

Nearly time!!!

2011-05-06T13:54:00.001+08:00

The new shop goodies are ready to go and will be at
Creative Bits in the next few hours - please visit very soon!!

And can I say, I'm really excited about this latest collection - I've had a great time putting it together and take great pride in what I create. I hope you will be able to find something to add to your 'craft supplies'

Thanks so much for coming by - I appreciate your kind comments and feedback - have a wonderful weekend.

and just a couple more previews.....

2011-05-04T16:49:00.000+08:00

here are just a few more sneak previews for Creative Bits.
...... more rosette flowers - lots of lace trims in gorgeous colours and another embellishment kit - this one is called the Vintage Embellishment Kit - it has TWELVE French Game cards and three embellished bottle-caps - these have been hand-made by me with paper roses, the tinest crochet flower and a tiny button - they turned out so cute - also included is a generous length of twine!!

Only a few more days before all of this and more will be at Creative Bits.

Thanks for coming by.

stuff 2 scrap - may challenge

2011-05-04T13:04:00.000+08:00

The May Challenge is up at Stuff 2 Scrap - this month it's all about 'mothers' which coincides nicely with Mothers Day! You can head to the blog to view all the details - you will have til 31st May to link up your creations and be in the running for a pack of chipboard.
For my LO, I chose this old photo of me (when I was 2) with my dear mum!!
And I chose to work with the beautiful collection of papers from Cosmo Cricket - circa 1934 - I have a few of these papers and this was the first time I got to use them. They worked perfectly with the B&W picture.
Here are some close-up's of the details:

One of the journalling blocks - I've embellished it with a bottle-cap, button, dress-makers paper and pattern paper.

One of the rosette flowers that I'm just LOVING at the moment - thanks to my very generous and kind friend Leeann who is lending me the rosette die!!

Here I've covered a chipboard heart in pattern paper and inked up the edges - then added in a paper rose.

And a chipboard board which I've just stamped with black ink and a pattern stamp from my stash!

And of course I've added in lots of other little goodies too - some of which you will be seeing in my Etsy shop very soon. I'll be back later with some more sneak previews.

Thanks for coming by and we look forward to seeing your creations for this challenge!

more sneak previews

2011-05-03T21:16:00.000+08:00

some more sneak previews of what is coming soon at Creative Bits - I'm really happy to bring you some new things that you haven't seen here before.

** Brightly coloured rosette flowers in four different styles -
** Storybook Embellishment Kit - which includes three storybook bottle caps and NINE storybook cards, including a generous length of twine.

I'll be back with some more things to show soon - and I can tell you that all the new things should be in the shop on Saturday evening - but stay tuned for updates.

Thanks for coming by

coming soon to Creative Bits.

2011-04-30T21:37:00.000+08:00

I'll be giving you 'sneak previews' over the next week of new things coming into my shop -

Creative Bits.

Here are just some of the sets of coloured doily delights - I've mixed colours with naturals.

I'll have a few more different coloured sets and also natural sets.

Stay tuned for more 'sneak previews'!!

happy days at the beach

2011-04-28T20:35:00.000+08:00

I've had a couple of different shares over at Stuff 2 Scrap this week - this LO here is my last one and I also wanted to share it here!
I'm still scrappin some of our Summer holiday pictures - I always enjoy the beach photo's. I've used Cosmo Cricket Paper - Salt Air - the colours of these papers are perfect for Summer pages!
Here are some close-up's:

A bright orange birdie button and birdie pin topper from the Chip-Chop Shop.

A little 'star pick', chipboard sticker and some twine - I have this twine stocked in my Etsy shop - Creative Bits, so please check it out if you love twine.

Chipboard 'happy' word from Stuff 2 Scrap and little letters by Adornit. I've also cut out some of the pattern paper and added in some button embellishments.

Creative Bits News: I will be having an update of new coloured doilies soon and a few other surprises - stay tuned!!!

Stuff 2 Scrap shares!!

2011-04-25T08:46:00.000+08:00

Join me over at the Stuff 2 Scrap blog - I'll be sharing some different ways to use their fabulous chipboard over the next few days. Here is just a peek, but head over to the blog and see the whole LO!!!

autumn

2011-04-24T12:39:00.000+08:00

Some pictures of Caden on our recent camping trip - I've used them for a challenge over at the Artastic Inspiration Challenge blog - using the autumn painting as inspiration, you need to create a LO - some other criterea is including clouds and trees.

I got a little creative with some paper (Basic Grey), punches, cardboard and hessian - and made my own trees. Inspired by the colours of the painting, I've created an autumn scene.

Here are some close-up's of the details:

A chipboard cloud from Stuff 2 Scrap, covered in pattern paper and lightly sanded; also some fimo clouds from the Chip-Chop Shop!

Pattern paper is from Basic Grey - Green at Heart - this paper pad had the perfct autumn colours. I've added in extra bits like buttons and a bottle top using the same paper.

Title using letters by American Crafts, paper roses and twine. I've also recycled old sewing patterns and used them in the background.

This challenge runs til the end of the month - I really enjoyed putting this one together - it was great to have inspiration from a painted picture - I'm looking forward to seeing what the next challenge will be!

Hope you are all enjoying Easter and the holidays - happy crafting.

you love sand

2011-04-20T20:13:00.001+08:00

I have lots of awesome beach pictures of my kids - we live less than five minutes from the beach so there's plenty of opportunity. But I really love these ones that I captured of my youngest - this is what he loves to do best at the beach - just play with the sand.
I've used these pics to make a LO using the April Sketch at Handmade By Suzanne - another great sketch by Michelle Fowler. Loved using this one alot and for once, I've used pattern paper as the base.
Here are some close-up's of the details:

Some buttons - the large one is made from fimo which I've made - I have a thing for layering buttons lately!!

another little embellishment - i've attached some star shapes and a button to a small pick - some American Craft letters - a ruffled vintage book print heart.

And here is the sketch if you would like to have a go yourself! You will notice that I've flipped this sketch to the side.

Ok, that's my share for today - thanks for coming by.

adventures

2011-04-19T20:43:00.000+08:00

This picture was taken a year ago - I've always loved it so much as both boys were not aware that I was taking the picture - they are busy looking at something whilst hanging over this wall. The latest challenge over at Let's Get Shabby - to be inspired by the characters from Beatrix Potter - was the perfect opportunity to use it. I have a Beatrix Potter book and Peter Rabbit buttons - yay - I can finally use them!
I think the little kittens are so cute - they have so much fun and get up to mischief - reminds my of my boys!
Here's some close-up's of the details:

I've cut out some of the pictures from the story book - one matches the photo quite well with the kittens peering over the wall! And I couldn't miss out using a Peter Rabbit button which I got from Lil Red Rocket some time ago.

I've added in some roses and leaves and made a bunting with paper punches and twine.

Letters are by American Crafts and Adornit - love these little letters and one sheets lasts for ages! I've used a Tim Holtz mask and glimmer-mist for the background.

I must say that I really enjoyed putting this one together........ and I've squeezed it thru just in time as the challenge finishes tommorow night.
Thanks for coming by and happy crafting.

a great moment

2011-04-07T14:58:00.001+08:00

This would have to be one of my favourite pictures from our Summer holidays - my four boys together, having fun on the beach! I've used this photo for a challenge over at Once Upon a ......Sketch
A sketch has been provided and you need to include hand-written journalling, as least 25 words long.

I've used papers from Bella Blvd. My background is some glimmer-misting over a plastic doily. Love this effect. Here's some close-up's of the details:

Another one of those rosette flowers - this one I made myself using my Scor-Pal - I've simply added a button to the centre. You may be seeing lots of these - they are fun and easy to make. But if you have the Tim Holtz die, well that would be even easier!!
We also have some chipboard from Stuff 2 Scrap - these are the beach huts designed by Leeann Pearce. I've also added in one of her Fimo sun faces - how cute!

These cute clouds have been cut out from the pattern paper - I've added in a button, birdie pin and white doily!

And here is the sketch if you would like to have a go yourself.

Ok, so that's it from me for a week or so - tommorow the kids finish school for the term and we are off camping - fun, fun, FUN.
Thanks for coming by and the lovely comments I receive - I appreciate them all and love reading them. Til next time..... happy crafting.

really fun

2011-04-07T14:36:00.001+08:00

Learning to ride a trike is a bit tricky but really fun - I love this series of pictures that I took of my Caden! This LO is for the latest challenge at 123Challenge. It's been set by the amazing Jasmine Shea with the following requirements:
COLOUR: LIME GREEN
WORD: REALLY
TECHNIQUE/PRODUCT: FABRIC

Here are some close-up's of the details:

a cluster of embellies - a fabric flower made by me, a birdie button from my Etsy shop and a rosette flower from my good friend Leeann - once assembled, I've added a fimo flower.

Lot of lime green - pattern paper and doily lace from Basic Grey - I've also added in some lace trims from my stash.

My title from foam letters and the word 'really'.

Wow, such a fun challenge - thanks Jasmine.

Always

2011-04-06T10:04:00.001+08:00

This LO doesn't have a main title, but I've used a meaningful word stamp: always on my mind, forever in my heart.

I created this LO, with it's bright colours and assorted bits for the Aussie Scrap Source Challenge - the latest make it yourself challenge was to use transparencies. I actually had quite a few sheets laying around, so it was good to make them useful.

For this challenge, I've used rubber stamps and paint - firstly, I've arranged some clear rubber stamps on an acrylic block, then using a paint brush, I've covered the stamps in paint - then simply press onto the transparency - I've repeated this process for the whole strip.

Here's some close-up's of the details:

I've used the transparency as an overlay for the photo.
And I've made a bright wheel flower from the Tim Holtz rosette die - thanks Leeann - these are so much fun to make up.

A little heart bunting - I've been using Helmar products for my scrap LO's - the 450 quick dry and some of the silicon adhesive to add height - and I'm loving how quick they make your pages come together.

I've also made a small tag overlay with some stamped images and the wording.

Thanks for another fabulous challenge Aussie Scrap Source - I'm looking forward to more after the holiday break.

Creative Bits shop news

2011-04-04T14:08:00.001+08:00

The newest item in my shop - cute birdie buttons!! I've have added a few more new things recently, some gone and some still there. So what are you waiting for - have a look around at:
Creative Bits.
I'm planning to have the shop shut for a few weeks while we are camping for the school holidays - so you have a few more days to grab some goodies - as a special, I've reduced the price of some embellishments - check out the Sale Items under the shop sections. And for a short time, TWINE is reduced to $1.50 ......and of course I've got some cute doilies to compliment your scrapbooking or crafty project.

Thanks for coming by and happy crafting.