new goodies in the shop

There's some new goodies in my shop - Creative Bits !!

I've been going thru my stash of fabrics and doilies and putting them to good use by making some buttons.  Limited stock only!!

Restocking of twine, doily delights and lace trims.

Go and check it out.

a perfect moment

Hello and happy Friday - don't they come around fast.  I've had a busy week getting some new things ready for my Etsy shop - stay tuned for details.......... but managed to squeeze in a LO last night.  This is for Stuff 2 Scrap - sharing with you some of their fabulous chipboard!

I love this picture of my twin boys with their little brother - they love him to bits!!  It was taken late last year, so another one for 2010 scrapbook.

I've used a Kraft base and sprayed with blue glimmer-mist - masking off a heart doily.  (really into masking atm)

The pattern paper is by Bo Bunny Ad Lib collection - love these, especially that the paper have little words and saying, helps for titles and journalling.

Here's a look at the details:

Don't you just love these two Chirpy Birds - they are so cute and I love that they are quite large - I've kept them raw, just adding some buttons for the eyes.

The little buttons with heart is from Bo Bunny too - I love to co-ordinate.
Some American craft letters and stickers by October Afternoon.

Hope you like and please check out the Stuff 2 Scrap shop and Stuff 2 Scrap blog - there's lots of fabulous chippies and a fun challenge!

out of the hat - march challenge

Hi everyone,  I have a LO to share using the latest challenge from Out of the Hat - it's been a while since I've joined in.  This month you need to create a layout using the following three things:

•Use twine

•Use a number in your title

                         •Make your own Journaling spot (use stamps etc)

Here's my LO.

I really enjoyed using this challenge to put my LO together - it's a different style than I would normally use, but I'm happy with the fun colours to reflect the fun time of this picture - my twins boys turning NINE!

I've done a patchwork effect on the top half, using scrap papers and lace trims, spraying over with some glimmer-mist.

For the use of twine, I've sewn some green twine onto cardstock, cut out some shapes and then added to the patchwork effect.  I've also used twine on my journalling spot.

The journalling spot is a piece of cardboard, a stamp, pattern paper and some journalling printed out - finished off with some twine.

And I've included two numbers in my title - Turning 9 2gether.

Here are some close up's of the details:

The journalling spot and a big birdie button from the Chip-Chop Shop.

American Craft black letter, chipboard 9 covered in clear glass beads and zig-zag stitching with sewing machine.

A pencil button embellishment and ruffled paper heart using an old dictionary.

So here you have it - I think I'll be doing this style a little more, it's a great way to use up bits of pattern papers in your stash.  Thanks for a fun challenge!

Thanks for coming by and happy crafting.

get picky - inspiration challenge #5

 isn't this picture just BEAUTIFUL?  this is the inspiration picture for the Get Picky Challenge #5. 
I've used some pretty pictures of my niece to create a scrapbook page - they were taken some six months ago and when I see her now, these photo's remind me that she is growing up very fast!  Using all things beautiful - I was inspired by all the white .... and the subtle shades of blue and pink....... and I just love all those roses.
Here's my LO:

 I've used some chipboard as a mask and sprayed some blue glimmer-mist in the background.  The design is fairly simple and I've used on a few different embellishments today, keeping the focus on the photo's.
Here's some close-up's:

... a cluster of gems, pearl sprays, roses and a title card using a stamped frame.  I've also added in a paper lace doily and pink lace trim.

...a garland made with circle and scallop punches and of course some baby pink twine.

This LO came together so easily and I love how it's turned out. 
I have another LO on it's way - something different and I will share that with you soon.

Thanks for coming by and happy crafting.

Lace trims in my shop.

I have just added lace trims to my shop - Creative Bits - have been sorting and cleaning out.  Three generous lengths for $3.00 USD - a bargain and they will go quick - one already gone!!

If you follow my scrapbooking and craft, you will know that I use these heaps!!

Challenge #1 at Stuff 2 Scrap

The first challenge is up at Stuff 2 Scrap!!  The fabulous Leeann from the Creative Team has set the first challenge and it's a FUN one. 

Grab a piece of chipboard and think about taking it to the next level...

- don't just paint it and cover it with pattern paper take it a little further than you normally would...
...so do you want to play CAUSE there's a prize up for grabs if you do.
- embellished a piece of chipboard more than you normally would
- it can be on the page or take it off the page
- we would LOVE it to be Stuff 2 Scrap chipboard BUT if you don't have some we are OK with another brand this time.


- you have until the 31st MARCH 2011

Here's what I've come up with:


 I've used the large bubble border and made it into a frame for my scrappy LO.
The whole LO is rather simple, most of the details are on the frame or close by.
Here are some close-up's of the details:

 The frame has been covered in glue then sprinkled with sand.  I've added buttons to imitate a wave.  I've even added in some real shells from the beach where we live.
The background is some gauze I raided from the first aid kit - I think it really suits this beachy theme.

 Little black letters for the title and a chipboard bird onto which I've stamped a leaf pattern.

I've used some glimmer-mist on the 'beach' title - have also added in a ticket with a birdie stamp.

So this challenge was heaps of fun for me - i love how it turned out - please head over to the Stuff 2 Scrap to see all the details of how you can join in - there's lots of great inspiration from the Creative Team - we are really looking forward to see what you all come up with.

Thanks for coming by and happy crafting.

enjoy - colour combo's galore #181

Hello and hope your week has started out great - our hot weather is continuing in the West, though the nights have been a bit cooler which is really nice.  Today I'm sharing a LO with you - I've managed to sneak in another challenge from CCG - love these and the inspiration they provide - really gets you thinking and creating in different ways!

Here's the inspiration board:

 And here's my LO:

 I was inspired by the pretty roses and intricate lace detail in the picture, so I've added little bits and peices from my stash.
I've been enjoying using stamps on my LO's and have used a BG stamp from Stampin'up with the different words coming out in the background.
I've cut out some detail from a Webster page and this was also the idea for my title - enjoy.
Here are some close-up's of the details:

 This pretty lace detail comes all the way from Venice - my sister brought me some cute things from her recent travels to Europe!  I thought it was perfect for this challenge.

 A chipboard bird from Stuff 2 Scrap - I've sponged the edges and added some stamping.
There's also a small pebble from basic grey - first time I've used these.

 I just got some of the doily lace by Basic Grey - it's so pretty and delicate - I've used it as a border here.
Also a title made with stamps, tag and flower.

Another tag with some doily lace and rose.  I've added a border of twine around the page - this is done with my sewing machine - by placing the twine between the guide foot - once you are sewing the twine just follows!

I'm loving how this turned out - great colours and inspiration to work with.
Thanks for coming by and happy crafting.