playtime

 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!!!

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

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

 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

 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

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!

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 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!!