Splashes of Colour

My Lil Rocket Man Started School Today!

2012-01-23T12:00:00.001+10:00

Hi everybody!!

Well I am here to try and distract myself from thinking about my little Riley!

He has started prep this morning and there were a few tears :((

So I thought I'd post this layout that I have recently done.

He is obsessed with anything LEGO and anything SPACE related lately,

so thats where this came from

My Lil Rocket Man

So I got my hands on some Rocket Age by October Afternoon :)

Also some cuteness from D-Lish Scraps :)

Oh and yes he did get the rocket for his birthday :)

thats the next installment!

So, thats it from me today. Am going to take advantage of being home today

and do some cleaning and washing etc, its strange doing it during the day, I usually

have to do it of a night time after I've gotten home from work LOL

Until next time

xoxo

Simply Perfect

2012-01-16T11:20:00.001+10:00

Hello again :)

Yes I am back again, this time to share another layout I have

recently done. Am loving this scrap for no reason thing LOL

So here it is:

Lots of bits and pieces on this one.

My mum made that pin for me, she's a beader :)

Some yummy flowers :)

Got to use the round the page punch my wonderful husband

bought me for christmas!

Oh and look at that Scrapmatts butterfly!! Inked, glossed and blinged!

Oh and the lampost is theirs too :)

Seem to have a bit of a red thing going on at the minute.

Anyways have another to share with you soon, and another

just getting its finishing touches :))

Oh and some happy news to share with you soon!!

Until next time, thanks for visiting

xoxo

A Fresh Start

2012-01-14T12:02:00.002+10:00

Hiya!

As some of you may know, last year was not one of my best,

to say the least :) I got quite down with what was happening in my life.

But its a new year and a fresh start and I am determined to not let these

things get to me this year.

This year is going to be the year that things change for me.

I can't go into alot of details,

theres lots of little things that need a bit of a shake up and

its silly to get into them all but just wanted to kind of explain why I

may have been MIA the past couple of months,

and to say thanks for all your support.

I have had to step back from a few things lately, one of which is

as a member of the Design Team @ Bird is the Word.

I loved being a part of this team and would like to thank

Wendy for the time that she had me there.

Anyways, since things have settled down a little for me now,

I have managed to do some scrapping :)

Just me, my stash and free rein to do whatever I pleased :D

So thought I would share this layout with you

Brianna - Happy

this is just before her Year 7 Graduation late last year.

There is all sorts on this page, some gorgeous Scrapmatts chippies

Some close ups

I have a couple of others to share :) but will be back with those another day

because my washing, vacuuming and everything else is

calling me LOL

Thanks for taking the time to stop by

xoxo

Good Times & Graduation Pics

2011-12-08T18:52:00.001+10:00

Hi everybody!!

I'm here today to share my layout for the new word up

@ Bird is the Word

and that word is

TIME

Don't forget you have until the end of the month

to get your entry in...and you still have TIME for

the TRUST challenge!

So here is my layout

Good Times

A slightly older pic of my gorgeous boy :)

And we can't forget the close ups!!

On a different note, my darling daughter has graduated from Year 7. We had her graduation night

on Tuesday, then a Pizza Party yesterday...and off she went to Wet n Wild today!

Geez I don't remember anything like that when I was at school LOL

But anyway here are a couple of pics of Brianna before we left. No doubt you will

see these on layouts soon enough LOL

It was a little chilly LOL

not what we were expecting....in Qld....in summer!

Such a shame, this is the only full length pic I got,

without blinking or silly faces :(

And got none of her up on stage, as the lighting was shocking :((

But got plenty of other shots LOL

Well thanks for letting me share!

xoxo

Another Share

2011-11-30T18:37:00.001+10:00

Back again! Here to share a layout that I have recently finished.

Another of my boy :))

So here it is

And a close up :)

Hope you are all well.

Might be back soon with another to share!

xoxo

12

2011-11-28T20:04:00.001+10:00

Long time no see!!

Don't know about you but its getting pretty crazy here leading into

yep, you know it, CHRISTMAS!!!!

ARRRRGGGGGHHH!!

Don't mind the whole christmas thing cause it means I get 3 lovely weeks away

from work spending time with my beautiful family :))

BUT I hate all the christmas drama!! Its a nightmare to even go to my local

shopping centre to pick up some bread and milk.

No parking spots left, people driving like loonies through the carparks.

People acting like if they take another 10 seconds on their trip

they may kill someone! Geez talk about non-christmassy!!

Lighten up guys!!! Its supposed to be a happy season!!

My babies are growing up!!!

Well thats enough of that I think LOL

cause the world is looking bright and I have some sharing to do :))

This layout is of my gorgeous girl!

These papers went perfectly with my gorgeous birds from

Stuff 2 Scrap aren't they cute!!

Some close ups :))

I have another to share with you...but will come back tomorrow

to do that :))

Hope you are all having a fabulous week!!

xoxo

A New Layout

2011-11-16T20:09:00.001+10:00

Hiya all! I hope you are all doing fine and dandy?

All good here, super busy as usual. This afternoon I left work early to head

to the school for Riley's Prep Admission Interview.....

there was a test that they did. It was quite funny, as Riley couldn't

believe that they were asking him to do such easy things LOL

He blitzed through their test with flying colours!

So proud of my boy :))

But anyways here to share my latest layout up at

Stuff 2 Scrap Blog

I LOVE this abstract piece and thought it was perfect for this layout of my

gorgeous boy. I have inked it red and given it a coat of glossy accents to give it a nice shine :)

And a closie

I hope you like :) And I hope you will pop on over to the blog to see what else

is going on!!

See you soon!

xoxo

My Fave Chipboard Projects - Looong Post

2011-11-15T18:40:00.001+10:00

Hi everybody!

I'm here today to share with you my

FAVE CHIPBOARD PROJECTS

I will warn you that this is going to be a rather long post. I hope you will bear with me

as the is a reason for this ;)

These are mostly projects that if you have followed me for awhile,

you will probably have seen before. But I hope you don't

mind me sharing them again and sharing some of how I achieved

what I did with the chipboard :)

So first up I will share

Where will your path Lead?

Ah I loved this layout. I really wanted to go for an aged looking garden gate for this layout.

But also wanted to keep it kind of girly and and a bit of shine:) So first I coated the chipboard piece

in Pewter Liquid Pearls. I let this dry and then grabbed out my inks. I have slightly coated certain parts of

the gate in pink and green ink. I opened the gate to where I wanted it and entwined some roses

up one post of the gate. I thought it worked quite well. Here's a close up :)

Up next is the layout Oh Baby

For this layout I used quite a bit of different chipboard pieces. I really love how the heart turned out in

this one. First thing I did was paint the chipboard white and let it dry. I then used an

Music Note embossing folder and ran it through the Big Shot. To really highlight the music notes

I then grabbed out the trusty liquid pearls in pewter again. The I painted this onto the raised

music notes. For the title and the scroll, I misted these with a lovely pale blue and added some bling.

Me @ 34, is a rare layout :) but a kind that I'm trying to more of...because it's about me LOL

Ok with this layout I have used some gorgeous butterflies. One I have left raw and simply added some bling. The other I have painted in a pink that coordinates with my papers. I then coated it in a layer

of Diamond Stickles. With the scroll I have painted it in a lovely teal and again

added some pearls.

Feel free to take a break if you need to :) Up next is Believe in Yourself.

I have used a corner scroll and a dress form for this layout. I have painted the scroll in black

and glossed it with glossy accents and added some pink pearls. I LOVE dress forms!

With this one I have painted it, androughly inked the edges in a dark pink. I have then

dressed it in a cute tulle skirt and added some black pearls to tie it into the project.

Next is Sweetness

The chipboard frame I have used in this project have been coated in a lovely bronze

Shimmerz. :) Sorry don't have a close up of this one for you.

This one is Us Girls

Ah another dress form. For this one I have left it raw, but I have dressed it in a cute

dress that I actually made from the bottom of one of my daughters old dresses.

Added a bit of lace at the waist to belt her :) The scroll has been painted and glossed aswell.

My Little Man

Quite a simple layout. Love this penny farthing and wanted it to stand out,

so it has been painted in red and I have also given it some shine with glossy accents

and added some pearls to the wheel centres :)

Next is Hope,

For this one I have again used the Bronze Shimmerz for the scroll. Love a good shimmer :)

For the clock I have used a dark brown distress ink on the hanger and edges, but

have left the face raw. I have used an olive green shimmer on the title.

And next is Live for Today

I kept this window arch quite simple with a coat of light pink paint that

coordinated with my papers.

And here is another

Love these doilies too! Is there a piece of chipboard I don't love??LOL

Again quite simple, a coat of pink, but a shimmery pink this time :)

And here is Reach for the Stars

I got this awesome brick wall, but decided to use the outer frame and coat in a glossy black.

I have used some of the bricks, but have left those raw. And the skull has been painted in a cool

silver to match my little boys shirt :)

And finally (phew I think I heard you say LOL) is

With this layout, I have left the doilies raw, but have misted the butterflies pink, such a

gorgeous shimmery colour :)

Well if you have made it this far...I'm impressed :)

I had so much trouble choosing which projects to share with you today, as you

may be able to tell I am a bit of a chipboard fan hehehe I think I shared

a couple more than was planned.

Feel free to browse my blog as there are many more layouts there using chipboard too!

I hope you have enjoyed this post. It has given me some renewed inspiration I think.

Thanks for dropping by!

xoxo

My Minds Eye Blog Challenge 29

2011-11-15T17:43:00.001+10:00

Hey there everybody!

Just a quick drop in today to post my layout for

Blog Challenge 29 over at the

My Minds Eye Blog

here is the sketch

and here is my layout

Pretty much stuck to the sketch for this one :)

and a close up

Well thanks for dropping by and I'll be back soon with

some more to share

xoxo

Bird Is the Word - Adore & a FAB night out!!

2011-11-13T12:42:00.001+10:00

Greetings!

Well I am exhausted! Had a girls night out on Friday! But more on that after I share :)

Yes, its that time again....a new word at

Bird is the Word

and that word is

ADORE

so here is my layout

Using the lovely Echo Park Times & Seasons. Loved playing with this range!

and some close ups

Went and picked up the lovely Geli , we headed on

over to the fabulous Renee's, where she and the hilarious Gilly were waiting for us!

We got all dolled up :)

We jumped in Nay's car and headed out

Thelma & Louise style ( but double the awesomeness LOL)

to......

the ever wonderful

Leanne's.

We had a fabulous night out!

We caught up with Tracey & Belinda for dinner.

There was lots of dancing, a FEW drinks and soooooooooo

many laughs that I am actually still sore :)

I am so lucky to have these fabulous ladies as my friends....

can't wait for the next time we all catch up!

Hope you have all have a great weekend.

Until next time

xoxo

Stuff 2 Scrap Challenge

2011-11-08T13:50:00.003+10:00

Hi everybody!

I'm back today to share with you my layout for the

November Challenge we have going on over at

Stuff 2 Scrap

the challenge this month is

(1) Paint - but wait! No brushes, sponges, etc. Use your creative hands to get paint onto your layout.
(2) Stacked chippie! This is a great way to use up varying sizes of the same design or combine totally different chipboard patterns, pieces and styles to create something new.
(3) Song lyrics - these can either make up your title, your journalling, or just a line on the layout somewhere. Any song you like is fine, from nursery rhymes to your favourite rock anthems!
So here is my DT example

I finger painted a rough circle.

My crowns are stacked :)

And there's a line from Foo Fighters - Everlong

One of my all time fave songs....

here's a link for you :))

Everlong - Acoustic

Anyways I hope you will take part in our challenge this month.

There is a super FAB chippie pack up for grabs!!

Will be back soon with my latest BITW layout for you.

Until next time my lovelies

xoxo

Scrap the Girls

2011-11-04T16:32:00.001+10:00

Hi everybody!

Yes, believe it or not....I have actually scrapped!!

The past couple of months have been super crazy for me with lots going on....

I haven't been doing too well lately with my pain management

and its been getting me down :((

but life goes on anyways LOL

So I had a go at this months challenge over at

Scrap the Girls

the challenge was

PINK AS THE DOMINANT COLOUR

MULTIPLE PICS

POLKA DOTS

I think I covered them :)

this is my layout

some close ups :)

An assortment of goodies on this one

I will be back in the next day or so with my latest DT layout for

Stuff 2 Scrap.

Until then my lovelies I hope you all

have a fabulous weekend

Thanks for visiting the slackest scrapper/blogger in the world LOL

xoxo

Cause I could :)

2011-10-09T18:52:00.002+10:00

Greeting peoples!!

You know how you can see a picture of your layout in your head

before you start?
Well I don't know about you, but 90% of the time,

they never end up looking the way they did in my head!

But every now and then there is a layout that is just about there :)

This is one of those layouts for me :D

I had a ball putting this one together and its just how I pictured it

in my head LOL

so here it is

Using more of the MME Lost & Found 2

Some close ups :)

and lots of bits and pieces

Well thats all I have to share with you today :(

But will hopefully be back soon with some more.

Have a fabulous week!

xoxo

A Special Layout

2011-10-06T20:07:00.001+10:00

This layout was very special to me to make.

This is for one of my dear friends from high school, Sarah.

I got this photo from her, of Sarah and her husband Brady, who I also went to school with,

on their wedding day. I have been going to scrap it for her for AGES!

Well she needed cheering up last week, so I decided to get my butt into gear

and here is what I came up with :)

Such a beautiful couple!

Some close ups

I have used all sorts for this layout. Maya Road, Scrapmatts,

A Lil Something and more :)

I will be back soon with some more to share with you.

Finally friday tomorrow. I for one can't wait for the weekend!

Hope you all have a great one!

xoxo

I'm still here!

2011-10-03T17:26:00.001+10:00

Hi everybody!!

I'm still here, have been having a little bit of a break from scrapping.

Have just been so busy! I have been stalking you all, but am still having so many

problems commenting on blogger :(( Going to try and download Google Chrome,

see if that helps any :)

But I am back with a layout to share with you.

Not exactly sure how this one got missed but here it is

See that adorable kite from A Lil Somethin' I LOVE it!!

Gorgeous Stuff2Scrap chippie mushroom!

Well its only a quick post today as I have not long got in from work,

still need to feed the little munchkins!

Hope you all have a great week

Will be back soon with more to share!

xoxo

Delayed Reaction - GIVEAWAY WINNERS!!

2011-09-28T10:36:00.000+10:00

Hi everybody!!

First I would like to apologise to everybody for the delay in annoucing the winners

of my GIVEAWAY!!

The draw was supposed to take place on the 20th of this month,

which was my 14th wedding anniversary, but since then everything has gone a little haywire

BUT it has earned you all an extra two chances to win! Because I am such a slacker I have decided

to have 5, YES 5 runner up prizes to reward you all for your patience.

My gorgeous little boy has drawn names out of a hat, I took pictures but still haven't uploaded

them yet and did not want to delay the announcement any futher so

The 5 runner up WINNERS are

Mona E

Kitika

Helen Tilbury

Pendra

Lavina

If you could please email me at rilzbeecreations.gmail.com

with your details and I will get your prizes out to you ASAP!!

And now the announcement we have all been waiting for......

The 1st prize winner of my first ever GIVEAWAY

LIZZY C!!!!!!!!!!

Lizzy, if you can also email me your details I will get your prize on its way!!!

Thanks everybody for entering and all your lovely comments!

And keep an eye out for the next giveaway as all these new followers have

bumped me over the 100 mark! Surely you all deserve another prize for that!!!

Until next time me lovelies take care!!

xoxo

2 Layouts!! Can you believe it

2011-09-12T19:54:00.000+10:00

Hello my lovelies!

I hope you are all doing well??

Lots going on here as per usual but I have managed a

couple of layouts that I can share today :)

First up is me trying out white space, not sure if it works for me LOL

But this is also for the new word up at

Bird is the Word

which is SHARE

and using some Stuff 2 Scrap chippie & MME Lost and Found 2,

I love MME! The most gorgeous papers EVER!!!

And next up we have Just us Girls,

I have used Authentique papers for this one, love them too LOL!!

Well thats it for me today! Thanks for stopping by and for all the lovely comments!

And welcome to all my new followers, hope to be around to visit you all....

as soon as I get a spare 5 minutes :)

Until then love you all

MMMWWAAAHHH!!

xoxo

Stuff 2 Scrap

2011-09-07T19:05:00.000+10:00

Hey Hey Hey

How are you all??

All good here, just busy busy as usual :)

I am here to share a layout with you today that I have done for the

Stuff 2 Scrap September Challenge.

The lovely Rachael Funnell has given us a sketch to play with

and some extra criteria for the challenge is to use

1. Butterfly or Butterflies

2. Some stitching hand or Machine

3.Whilst Stuff 2 Scrap Chipboard would be Better - Any chipboard is acceptable.....

and this is what I came up with

and some closies of the gorgeous Stuff 2 Scrap Chippies :)

I hope you will give this challenge a try if you get chance,

you have the rest of the month :)

Thanks for all the lovely comments from everyone,

I love hearing from you all, makes me know I'm not

blogging to myself like a crazy person LOL

Have a great week!!

xoxo

Its GIVEAWAY TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2011-08-30T19:53:00.000+10:00

Yes I've been promising for days now, haven't I??

I really should share now, shouldn't I??

Yes its finally

GIVEAWAY TIME!!!!

This is my first giveaway and I hope I have come up with something tempting :))

There are an assortment of goodies up for grabs.

One winner will win everything pictured above,

posted to their location. There will also be 3 additional winners,

that will receive some random goodies!!

but there are rules, as there are with everything.

1. You need to be, or become a follower of this blog :)

2. You need to share this giveaway on your blog or facebook.

3. You need to leave a comment on this post letting me know that

you have done all above and leave a link to your share :))

And that's it. You have until September 20th to get your entry in.

Draws will be made and announced shortly after that.

Good luck!

Catch up with you all soon

xoxo

Bird is the Word

2011-08-29T19:28:00.000+10:00

Hey there everybody!

Hope you are all doing well. Sorry I have not been about much lately,

have so much going on, its a little bit crazy....like me :)

But I am here to share my layout, which is late and not up on the blog yet,

told you I'm a slacker!

The new word is Memory / Memories.

You just need to use this simple little word, somewhere on your layout,

anywhere!!

So here is my layout.....

Using an older pic of my gorgeous BB! Love this one!

Some closies :)

And don't forget I will be back with my 100 post giveaway soon!

Hope you all have a fabulous week!

Lisa

xoxo

100 POSTS!!

2011-08-25T14:07:00.000+10:00

Little did I realise that my last post was actually my

100th!!!

So I will be back soon....

with a

GIVEAWAY!!!

I hope you'll join me then

xoxo

Love is...

2011-08-23T20:13:00.000+10:00

Told you I'd be back!

Here to share my layout for the new word up at

Bird is the Word

and that word is

Love

so I scrapped a pic of Hubby & I.

I used some Echo Park Victoria Gardens for this layout.

And a gorgeous heart with arrow chippie from

Stuff 2 Scrap

Well thats it for me today, will probably be back tomorrow

with some more to share.

Until then take care

xoxo

Berry Bleu's

2011-08-23T18:47:00.000+10:00

Hi all!
I'm back! Sorry I am late with some stuff to share with you,
so am going to bombard you with a couple of posts.
Things have been a bit crazy here, lots of sickness and business in general.
I am here now to share my latest layout for Berry Bleus Tags.

Another layout of my gorgeous girl.

Thanks for looking and I will be back later with some more to share!
Lisa xoxo

Some fun for me!

2011-08-10T19:45:00.000+10:00

Hello all!!

Yes I am back again and am here to admit that I have been a slack little blogger

of late. Have had so much going on and not much of it fun :(

But I have been visiting you all, just haven't had the time to stop and comment

...you all really should get rid of that word verification stuff LOL it just takes longer!!

Anyways you are obviously not here to hear my ramblings....or are you??

I got some new Authentique papers a couple of weeks back but haven't had

a chance to play with them....until now that is!!

And I must admit I really had fun with these papers and went all girly, as I do LOL

so here you go :)

mmmm probably not the best photo of a layout I have taken, slightly out of focus

sorry about that but here's a closie :)

Lots of assorted goodies!!

Well thats all I have to share with you today :((

But should be back in a few days with a couple of reveals for you!

Until then my favourite people... have a great week!

xoxo

Stuff 2 Scrap

2011-08-05T14:03:00.000+10:00

Hi guys!

Back again, as promised, but slightly delayed :(

Anyways I am here to share my August DT layout and my first for

Stuff 2 Scrap

This months Challenge is a colour challenge set by the lovely

Chantal

here are the details

I'd like you to create a page/card/otp using the following colours...

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

Plus I'd like to see chippie on your creation! :)

and here is my layout

I have used the heart border, signpost and swirly heart all by Stuff2Scrap!

So get out your stash and get started on your creation!

Can't wait to see what you come up with!

Have a fabulous weekend

xoxo

Almost Twelve

2011-08-03T11:14:00.000+10:00

Hello everybody!

I told you that I'd be back with some more to share!

This layout I did for the new word over @

Bird is the Word

That word is DREAM, I used it in my journalling.

This layout is about Brianna again :) just before she turned 12,

which was on Monday! I'm still in shock! My baby is almost a teenager.

oh and apparently about 5 or 6 years ago I promised her that when she

turned 12 she could start shaving her legs.....it seemed so far away!

Can I take it back now????

Anyways here it is :)

How gorgeous is that vintage lace??

I had it shipped from Canada, you'll be seeing lots of it because I had to buy 3 metres LOL

I have used some beautiful MME papers, can't get enough of them!

And see those gorgeous clouds?? They are from

Clouds and More

a shop I LOVE that you can get some really cool bits and bobs :)

And a cute little birdie from

Stuff2Scrap

for who I will be back to share a layout for!

My first DT layout! So excited

I hope you will join me then!

xoxo

Time to Share

2011-08-02T12:43:00.000+10:00

Well its time for more sharing!

I have a couple for you but will hold you in suspense

and stagger them out for you :)

First up I have the August 1st reveal for

Berry Bleus

This month I decided to do an OTP frame,

for my daughter to hang in her room.

Isn't that tag gorgeous!

Anyway head on over to see what the rest of the DT

has come up with this month, they are stunning!

Well I'll be back soon with some more to share

Have a great day!

xoxo

Butter wouldn't melt

2011-07-22T19:48:00.000+10:00

Good evening!

Well I don't know about you but I'm glad its finally the weekend!

I'm here to share another layout that I have done,

a just because layout :))

Butter wouldn't melt

Yes, this is Riley, trying to look like he's an innocent little angel LOL

Some closies :)

Sorry buts thats all I can share today,

but hope to be back with some more soon!

Have a great weekend

xoxo

Today

2011-07-19T10:31:00.000+10:00

Good morning everybody!

Today is the new word up at

Bird is the Word

So no mucking about today

here is my layout

Live for today

So head on over to the blog and check out the rest of the DT layouts

and get started on that entry....its your chance to win!!!

Oh also did you see that I have been chosen for the Design Team

over at

Stuff 2 Scrap

so you are going to see lots of layouts from me using their

yummy chipboard, but more on that later.

Have another layout finished that I can share, will be back with that later.

Have a great day!

xoxo

No longer

2011-07-16T15:23:00.000+10:00

Good afternoon all!

I'm back to share a layout for the mid month reveal over at

Berry Bleu

I got to use another beautiful tag from Marivic for this project

No longer a little girl

So head on over and see what the rest of the design team have come up with!

You can also check out our challenge for the month :)

I'll be back in a day or so with a new word :)

Thanks for stopping by

xoxo

Hope

2011-07-06T19:24:00.000+10:00

Yes its thats time again!

A new word is up at

Bird is the Word

HOPE

This is my effort :)

The girls have done an amazing job again this month,

so head on over and check out what they came up with!

Sorry only a short visit as I am not 100% today.

Hope you all are having a wonderful week!

xoxo

My little man

2011-07-04T17:46:00.000+10:00

Hello everybody!

Well I don't know about you, but I am officially OVER this cold weather!

I know, I know, I live in Qld and we don't really get a winter....

but you do when its usually 30 degress, and you're quite happy with that, and then you

are facing single digit temps early in the morning on your way to work!

Ok so that's my whinge for the season :)

So I scrapped LOL

and here is

My little man

See that banner up there? And the denim and cord cogs? Oh and even the denim and lace trims?

They are from a lil place called

A Lil Somethin'

you guys so have to check them out, they have the yummiest and funkiest embellies

ALL FOR BOYS!!

And some that you can use on girls pages too!!

the journalling and the most gorgeous Scrapmatts penny farthing I have ever seen!

Well thats all that I have to share with you today, will be back in a day or so

with the new word for BITW!!!

Until then I hope you all have a fabulous week!

xoxo

Oh and P.s> I have noticed a few new followers, please don't be shy, introduce yourselves.

I would love to get to know you all better!

Berry Bleu July 1st Share

2011-07-02T17:54:00.000+10:00

Good evening my lovelies, or maybe it is morning where you are?

I hope everybody is well?

Today I'm here to share my 1st of the month layout for

Berry Bleu

I received another beautiful tag to work with and this is what I came up with

I hope you will head on over and check out what the other DT members came up with

and also check out our challenge for the month.

Have a fabulous weekend everybody!

See you soon with some more to share....

xoxo

HEY HEY HEY ITS GIVEAWAY TIME!!!

2011-06-23T19:33:00.000+10:00

Well aren't I just a slacker!! I am a little late in sharing this layout with you....

Its for the new word up at

Bird is the Word

and that word is ADMIRE!!

So here is my layout

and a close up :)

So I hope you will join us for this challenge and don't forget you also still have a few days to enter last fortnights challenge using the word AMAZING.

What you're still here?

Ah I know you want to know all about the giveaway I was talking about don't you???

Well here is everything you need to know

These beautiful tags are what are up for grabs...

And what you need to do to win is head on over to

Berry Bleu

Just for fun and Fancy That!

2011-06-19T18:35:00.000+10:00

Good evening!! Well not much happening here over the weekend other than the usual...

and a little bit of scrappiness!

Today I have two layouts to share. The first is just for fun, a layout about me

on my birthday. I was totally spoilt rotten but this was my fave moment of the

entire day. Kicking back watching the river flow past :)

And some closies of the gorgeous Scrapmatts and some yummy flowers

More yummy Scrapmatts :)

the next layout I did while at a crop last weekend at Fancy That Scrapbooking

using their sketch for this month

more closies

Anyways gotta go and get the ironing done ready for the week ahead.

Hope you all had a fabulous weekend!

Will be back soon with the new word over at Bird Is The Word!!

Have a great week

xoxo

Berry Bleu

2011-06-17T16:33:00.000+10:00

Good afternoon my lovelies! Its FINALLY Friday!

Anyone that knows me knows that Friday is my all time favourite day of the week!

The whole weekend is ahead of us and anything could happen!! LOL

Anyways thats not what your here for is it??

I'm here to share some scrappiness!

Here is my latest DT layout for Berry Bleus

Garden Princess

Using another gorgeous handmade and beautifully adorned tag by Marivic.

I hope you will head on over to see what the rest of the design team came up with.

And I hope that you all have a wonderful weekend and come back to see me soon.

xoxo

Oh P.S> I am still having trouble leaving comments on some blogs, not sure why but is only

certain ones, so I have been stalking but unable to leave my loving!!

So Rachael Funnell if you read this, as yours in one of them, HUGE congrats on your new DT spot and the Crate Feature! Loving your work! MMWAHHH!

Bye!

Some more to share

2011-06-07T18:37:00.000+10:00

I'm back again with a couple of layouts to share :)

The first layout I have is for

Bird is the Word

and our new word this fortnight is Amaze/Amazing!

Now I had great difficulty with this layout, had no mojo whatsoever and just plain

struggled to get it done. There was alot of pushing of paper around LOL

so anyways here it is

An Amazing Day

So I would love to see what you guys come up with for this challenge!

and here is a layout that I did a couple of days before this lack of mojo

Us Girls

This is my Mum, myself and my sister...

and some closies :)

So thats all I have to share at this stage, have a few on the burner as I type

but nothing that can be shared :(

And onto other news, you may know that I am lucky enough to live in Brisbane,

where we are having the Scrapbook Expo

this long weekend. I am hoping to get there, but seem to be coming down with the flu :(

Gotta shake it off before Friday cause I have a HUGE weekend planned!

Who else is going? Its something you really don't want to miss!!

Hopefully if I make it I hope to see some of you there! Oh and if you happen to see me,

and I'm in a dreamland (where I live most days :) ) I would love for you

to shout out to me and let me know you are there!

xoxo

Well Hello There

2011-06-03T21:54:00.000+10:00

Well Hello There!

Nice of you to come visiting me!

I have some fabulous new to share, you may know I have been chosen to be part

of the design team over @ Berry Bleus Tags

and I have completed my first project and can now share it with you!

So here is "Sweetness"

and a close up of one of the gorgeous tags I get to work with

and another close up

And Yes there is still more good news!

We have also started a new site Berry Bleu where we have a forum

and a gallery for you to upload your projects! I really do hope that you will come along

and become a member...and what would be even better is if you joined

in on our June Challenge!!!

The challenge this month is a colour palette challenge

Here is the palette

Here is my card using the palette

and here is the super cool prize that you can win if you are the winner

of this months challenge!

So I hope I will see you and your beautiful projects over there soon!!

xoxo

2 layouts....Just because :))

2011-05-28T15:51:00.000+10:00

Welcome back my happy scrappers!!

Well today I have two layouts to share the first one is one I did a couple of weeks back,

and somehow it got forgotten :)

And here is another layout that I did about My Dad, the draftsman :)

Also I am having huge problems leaving comments at everybody's blogs,

apparently blogger is trying to fix it and I will be

able to share some loving again soon!!

Until then my lovelies.....hope you are having a

FAB

weekend!

xoxo

Live for fun

2011-05-25T18:45:00.000+10:00

Welcome back my scrappy friends!

Well today I'm here to share my layout for the latest word @

Bird Is the Word

The new word is Life/Live/Living

so with that in mind here is my layout

Live for fun

and some close ups :)

Love these cute lil robots

so head on over to the blog and you can check out all the other wonderful

DT layouts for some inspiration, and an awesome Sketch by Nadia.

oooh and don't forget you still have time to enter with your

sun/sunshine layouts!!! There's a gorgeous Tidbitz in Time kit up for grabs!

Can't wait to see what you come up with!

Love to all xoxo

In the Sunshine

2011-05-12T17:22:00.000+10:00

Hello hello hello!!

Well I'm sure you guys are aware that there is a new word challenge up @

Bird is the Word

and yes you guessed it that new word is

SUN/SUNSHINE

and here is my DT layout

and just cause I love you guys...some close ups :)

Thanks so much for stopping by and please don't be shy.... introduce yourself below :)

xoxo

Once Upon a sketch

2011-05-08T14:38:00.000+10:00

Hi Everybody! Hope all the Mums out there are being spoilt rotten and having a lovely day!

I have been quite spoilt myself today :)

Anyways just here to share my layout for the latest sketch over @

Once Upon a Sketch

this was the wonderful sketch by the lovely Nadia

and here is my take on the sketch - Beauty

have changed it around slightly to make it work better for me :)

and some close ups

and another

Thanks for stopping by and leaving me pieces of you precious selves in your comments

Love you all xoxo

I LOOOOVE WEBSTERS!!!!!!!

2011-04-26T19:26:00.000+10:00

Hello all!

Back again, As you may know, I soooo love Websters Pages! I love their designs and sometimes

have trouble taking a pair of scissors to their pages!

But I do eventually, and I did quite a bit of chopping up on these lol

and some splashing of paint

and this is what sometimes happens as a result

Magical Days

Yep, the ruffles are back

and a close up

am quite happy with the ending :)

Well am back to work again tomorrow, after 5 glorious days off.

Would like another 5, but alas its not to be!! Apparently I am needed lol

So will catch up with you all soon.

Love and kisses and best wishes

xoxo

Once Upon a Sketch

2011-04-25T18:05:00.000+10:00

Did you miss me?? hehehe

Have just popped back to upload/link my entry for the sketch over @

Once Upon a sketch

here is the sketch

I really liked this sketch, so pretty much stuck to it, here is my take

Kept it quite simple....which is hard for me LOL

And while I am here I will share my layout for Inspired Blueprints sketch #69

And here is what I have done with it, again, pretty much kept to the sketch, see I can do it LOL

Anyways thats it for me today, will probably be back tomorrow with a page

that I have have done well just because I love Websters sooo much!

Thanks for stopping by and leaving me some of your super dooper loving!!

Love to all xoxo

Where do I Begin?

2011-04-25T17:34:00.000+10:00

Hi Happy scrappers!!

Hope everyone is having a lovely Easter break, I am finding I am getting loads done YAY!!

Anyways there is a new word at Bird is the Word

Begin/Beginning

Here is my layout

Close up of the journalling...I had alot more to say but it got shortened when I decided to use the mini

letters...lol

So I hope you will join us and play along. Nadia has also provided a sketch,

but you do not have to use it, its just there to help :)

There is another great kit from Tidbitz in Time up for grabs!!

See you all soon to share some sketch challenges!

xoxo

Believe in yourself

2011-04-23T14:55:00.000+10:00

Happy Easter everybody! Hope you all are having a wonderful break

catching up with loved ones.....am maybe some scrapping hey??

I have managed to get some done and hopefully a bit more over the coming days

My share today is a bit girly lol and maybe a little OTT!!! but I had alot of fun being pink!

Can you see B's new braces?? Pink and purple!!!! yes these days they are a

fashion statement!

all sorts used on this page but mainly Echo Park Papers

a close up

Well I have another that I have finished, just gotta take piccies, so might be back with another

share later...or maybe I'll make you wait until tomorrow!!

Happy Scrapping!

xoxo

I'm BACK!!!!!!!

2011-04-16T18:49:00.000+10:00

YAY!! I'm glad to be back. Sorry if I haven't been commenting on any blogs, but am back with a new computer (because I have the best husband ever LOL) so will be catching up soon.

I do however have a layout to share. This one was actually for the sketch at Once Upon a Sketch,

but because of my nasty old computer problems, I didn't get to upload in time :(((

Will have to give the new sketch a try.

Please excuse the pics, they're not the best, but really wanted to share LOL

This was a long time ago LOL, I used Echo Parks lovely be mine papers, and lots of other yummies.

anyway thanks for stopping by and hope everybody is having a wonderful weekend!

xoxo

Lets hope for the best

2011-04-14T15:54:00.000+10:00

Hi everybody! Super quick post as I am having computer problems, it keeps freezing up on me, so lets hope I can get this post done, before it does again...mmmm might have to delete some pics off the hard drive lol

Anyways there is a new word challenge up at

Bird is the Word

The new word is

FOREVER

this is my first Design Team layout, and I had heaps of fun doing this one, so here it is

Phew...only crashed once...gotta love blogger with its auto save!!
So I hope you will join in with the new word, and you also still have time to get your entry in for MAGIC too!! Can't wait to see what you create!!
Thanks for stopping by and will try to get back here later with another layout to share
xoxo

Some Wonderful News!!!

2011-04-09T11:04:00.000+10:00

Some of you may have seen the announcement made yesterday. I was so excited when I found out!!

I have been selected to be part of the design team over @

Bird is the Word

We are a word based challenge blog started by the lovely Wendy,

who also has the wonderful kit club

Tidbitz in Time

I was chosen along with the these fabulously talented and inspiring ladies

Every two weeks there is a new word challenge and you have the chance to win fabulous prizes like

this

and this

So I hope you will head on over and take part in our challenges. There is a new one starting on Sunday!

Can't wait to see your entries and I will be back to share my first layout soon!!

Thanks for visiting

xoxo

GIVEAWAY TIME!!!!

2011-04-07T12:30:00.000+10:00

Well its the time for another giveaway over at Lil Red Rocket!!!!

So this is your chance to score your self some of the funkiest & newest designs in scrapbooking embellishments you will ever find!

So if you want these fresh of the shelves, forget about the imitations and poor copies!

Head on over to Lil Red Rocket for your chance to win this FAB prize!!!

I just can't get enough of these, there's always something new bright and fresh to give your layouts

that POP you are looking for!

And get ready for that sale on Friday 15th April @ 7.00pm EST

I won't be missing it thats for sure!

Well why are you still here???

Hit that link button and get on over there!!!!!

Thanks for visiting xoxo

Me @ 34

2011-04-02T19:53:00.000+10:00

Welcome Back!

I am here today to share a layout that I finished the other day.

This layout is about me @ 34, obviously, but how I am slowly

growing wiser and learning to not worry about things so much...like I said

learning lol some days are harder than others.

Some close ups

The first banner I have ever used or made... finally gave in to them lol

All sorts of goodies... prima, scrapmatts, ac thickers, lots of kaiser pearls & rhinestones

Probably the last layout about me that I will make you suffer through for awhile lol

Thanks for stopping by and hopefully I will get some mojo and be back

to share some more soon.

xoxo

today

2011-03-28T19:59:00.000+10:00

Welcome back!!

I have another layout to share with you all today.

I have used some more of that gorgeous Stella & Rose, and yes I still have some left,

so will probably get at least one more layout out of it lol

Anyway here is "today"

I have used some yummy Scrapmatts that I won from their blog hop :)

And my lovely friend Gilly gave me this wonderful HUGE bottle cap, I love it!!!

Lots of bits and pieces on this page.

Hope that everybody is having a lovely week so far!

Thanks for stopping by and leaving your lovely comments

xoxo

New Sketch Blog & A Giveaway

2011-03-25T12:06:00.000+10:00

The lovely Nadia Cannizzo has started her own Blog Challenge site, called

Once Upon a Sketch

So what are they all about and what makes them different?? This is what they have to say

The main aim here is to get people journalling...telling their story. It seems as though people are not journalling on their pages as much as they used to. I have to say I am guilty of that too...A lot of us these days tend to go for more pretty or artistic pages and forget the journalling, which is probably the reason we all started scrapbooking.

Twice a month, we will provide you with a sketch as inspiration and ask that the only other requirement will be to add some journalling on your pages...or cards..Yes ...this is also for cardmakers..you can adjust the sketch and make a card from it...and try to add some journalling somewhere. Also beside traditional layout scrappers and card makers, artists that do art journals, and/or altered art are also welcome. Only requirement is that you use the sketch AND add some journaling.

And just because she is soooo fabulous, she is having this giveaway to get the ball rolling

So head on over to see how you could have the chance to win this wonderful prize!!

With so many fabulous designers on her team, I personally can't wait to see what they have up their sleeves for us!

See you soon

xoxo

Happy

2011-03-21T20:24:00.000+10:00

Well I'll start by saying that this doesn't happen very often.

This is the first ever layout about me, there's only about 3 or 4 that I am even in,

let alone for it to be just about me LOL. Just something I have trouble with, so have been trying

to do more layouts with me in them...not sure if its something I will keep up though.

So here it is

Happy to be me....

on the weekends

Some close ups, am loving ruffled edges at the moment!!

And loving the Stella & Rose range too!

I hope you like it and thanks for stopping by.

Hope you all have a lovely week

xoxo

Special

2011-03-17T17:08:00.000+10:00

Back again, with another layout to share.

I have just realised that I haven't filled in the journalling on, silly me.

This is a pic of my Mummy & I

Some yummy Echo Park papers, also got my hands on some funky craft wire, so have been playing and twirling lol

Lots of yummy bits and pieces

Thanks heaps for stopping by and sharing your lovely selves!

I can't believe that I have met so many wonderful people through this world

of scrapping and blogging!!

xoxo

oh baby

2011-03-16T17:23:00.000+10:00

Back with another layout to share.

This layout is an older photo as my gorgeous little munchkin is now 4!

Will be back soon with another that I have finished but haven't taken any photos of yet.

Thanks for stopping by and for all your lovely comments xoxo

All Mine

2011-03-09T12:54:00.000+10:00

Welcome back my lovelies. I have another layout to share.

I just can't get enough of this new My Minds Eye papers, so without any further ado....

all mine

Some close ups

Well thats it for me today as I am doing a quick sneaky post while at work,

on my lunch break. I have another to share, so will hopefully be back soon.

Am also in the process of designing a new blog look so check back soon to see the changes!!

Thanks for stopping by. Lots of love xoxo

Weekends Work and a Leanne Jago Original!!!

2011-03-05T07:09:00.000+10:00

Well this has been a busy week and this is the first chance I've had to come back and share some more...

So here are a couple that I managed to get done at Leanne Jago's place last weekend, oh there's one I'm not sharing as it still needs tweaking....it was the layout from hell, ripped the pic and the paper lol so have put it to one side for now...also will be sharing one that I started at LJ's but have finished since I got home.

So here are mine.... oh you'll have to excuse the shocking pics,

lots of miserable weather here at the minute....but couldn't wait any longer to share!!

Breathtaking

My Princess

Delightful

Legacy - This is my Mum back in 1954, isn't she adorable!!

and the one you've all been waiting for, my original Leanne Jago layout.....

Isn't it just fabulous...I just don't know how she does. Thanks heaps Leanne I love it!!

Well better get on with the day have lots to do, hope you all have a fabulous weekend

and thanks for stopping by xoxo

Two Forgotten Layouts

2011-03-02T18:17:00.000+10:00

Hello everybody. Well it has been a busy week for me, I'm sure some of you know now

that I was lucky enough to spend the weekend at my friend Leanne Jago's house with some of the nicest and inspirational ladies I have ever met.

We all had an absolute blast, there was lots of scrapping and laughing and a tad bit of wine floating around lol.

But thats not why I'm here today, I will fill you in on all that a little later.

I'm here because I have found two layouts from last month that I haven't shared yet. Not sure what happened there, I don't scrap that many lol, so here they then.

Mischief Maker

And here is Loose in the City

So I will be back soon to share what I managed to scrap at Leanne's place.

Thanks for stopping by xoxo

My Scrappy Space!

2011-02-21T13:56:00.000+10:00

Welcome back. So I will warn you now that this is probably going to be a long post, with lots of excuses being made about how I'm not a hoarder!

Anyways a lovely lady named Nadia that I have met through this wonderful hobby of mine, is having a reveal your scrap space giveaway.....so I have decided to share some pics of my scrappy space.

Now I will admit now that I am kinda spoilt in the fact that I do have a room to myself for this, but that was the agreement made when God told me that I couldn't fill all the rooms in my house with babies lol...I would have quite happily made it into a nursery but not to be I'm afraid, so I had to find something to do with the room.

So here is where I get my groove on

Now I will also warn you that I have something of an obsession with ribbon,

so don't be shocked when you see some of it. I have quite alot hanging on the walls from boards, also on the shelves and the purple box on the floor is also full of it

This is some of my storage, the big black box has all of my pretty flowers in it, the pink box is full of photos patiently waiting to be scrapped. Lots of rolls of ribbons, my stamps on the shelf above, paints and stuff next to that, assorted shelves above that and down the bottom is all the crap I can't find another place for :)

oh yeah then there's the mini roll rack :O

and the tool table with my sewing machine, cricut and big shot, with some albums under the desk and a couple of file folders filled with my alphas

The paper rack and the board of rub ons and lastly is my fave place in the whole room

My big desk :) with its super cool hutch shelf thing that I got from deals direct for under $25, love that hutch means I can have everything right in front of me....well maybe not everything lol.

Now I've just realised I don't think I've painted this room since we bought the place....oh 9 years ago, should probably get onto that LOL

I hope you liked having a sneaky peek at my space and hope that you will share your space soon too!!

Thanks for stopping by xoxo

Love my Boy

2011-02-20T19:49:00.000+10:00

Hello all, suprised to see me again so soon LOL.

Well I have managed to get a couple of layouts done over the past few days,

and here is one of them :)

Some close ups of the gorgeous Lil Red Rocket & Prima flowers

A fab frame I had with some funky Hambly, and Websters trim

the title :) can't remember who's alphas these are, but also some thickers & a twiddlybitz arrow

And thats it folks....will have more to share over the next few days and a sneaky peek at my scrappy place, where all the magic happens lol

Hope everybody has a lovely Monday tomorrow xoxo

A Couple of sketches

2011-02-18T18:42:00.000+10:00

Heya everybody. Has this year been busy so far for you all? Flat out here, but I have managed to attempt a couple of sketches that are floating around this month. First up I have my take on Chloe's sketch for this month over at Handmade by Suzanne....

here is Chloe's lovely sketch..

and this is what I did with it, ok so not exactly the same lol

Ok and this next one is a sketch from Anna's Craft Cupboard

here is the sketch....

and if you kinda turn your head to the left you can see where I got this from LOL

So thanks very muchly for stopping by to see me,

please let me know how lovely you have been by visiting me,

by leaving a comment below.

See you next time xoxo

Gotta love Websters!

2011-01-28T16:13:00.000+10:00

Hello all. Well I just love Websters and the latest Hollywood Vogue papers are among my fave favourites. So with those glorious bits and pieces I managed to create this

PRICELESS MOMENTS

The signpost is by Dusty Attic, the crown is a Scrapware scroll thingy, some gorgeous Websters trims

Pink Paislee Artisian elements and lots of Prima flowers...of course!

Will hopefully get off my butt to have some more to share with you soon.

Thanks for stopping by and hope you have a lovely weekend.

xoxo

Black and White

2011-01-07T20:46:00.000+10:00

This has to be my favourite layout for awhile now, I really enjoyed putting it together.

Using some Bo Bunny papers

A cool slide frame from my lovely friend and some watch parts.

And of course the pic, I love this so much!

Hope you like this as much as I do and thanks for stopping by xoxo

On the Move

2011-01-06T18:10:00.000+10:00

Well it seems to be another miserable rainy day in Brisbane. I did ask for it to rain a little for my new flowers in the garden, but this really is a bit much lol.

So why don't we cheer things up a little bit with a bright layout.

Using Echo Park papers and some super cute pics of my fluffy headed boy lol

A hand dyed doily by me, and the funky balloon and cloud are from the Chip Chop Shop

Have another one to share, maybe tonight if I get chance or tomorrow. Thanks for stopping by and hope that you are all keeping warm and dry xoxo

My Nature Lover

2011-01-05T20:40:00.000+10:00

I hope that everybody had a lovely Christmas and New Years. Still on holidays here so have managed to get some craftiness done :)

My Nature Lover using some of my fave Basic Grey

The coolest little frog in boots button from Lil Red Rocket..love it lol!!

Some funky grass :)

And my gorgeous little man....who is soon to be 4!!!! Can you believe it, where did my baby go???

Thanks for stopping by xoxo

Some Trees and First Layout of the Holidays!

2010-12-23T22:19:00.000+10:00

Well I hope that everybody is about ready for Santa to come! Yesterday was my last day of work for the next 3 weeks, so have been super busy getting ready. Took the kids for a tour of the 4KQ Christmas light entrants nearby here and WOWIE!! Do some of these people go way out! Kids loved it and it was a nice evening for it.

Anyway you're not here for that, you're here for the sharing of scrappiness! First up are the two christmas tree table pieces I have made for my family Boxing Day lunch. My "big" tree is a purple and silver colour scheme so thought I would stick to that. :)

So next up is the first layout of the holidays from me. Just about as soon as I finished work I grabbed out all my goodies and threw together this layout, while having a few drinks mind, some of my best layouts are drunken layouts LOL....what does that say about me????? Anyway it is

Where will your path lead?

A question I often ponder when I think about my children, as do most mothers I suppose.

Using the lovely My Minds Eye Lost and Found papers, some yummy prima.

A handmade flower from some of the papers.

Oh and the gorgeous Scrapware Gate, which I personally think I just rocked lol. Love how this turned out, I used some silver pearls painted on and then inked it to give it a bit of colour and texture.

Anyways I hope you likey. Thanks for stopping by and leaving me some loving, makes my day to hear what people think of my work.

Hope that everybody has a very safe and merry christmas and hopefully I will be back with more to share soon. xoxo

A Year in the Making

2010-12-06T20:32:00.000+10:00

Well...not really, I just had a really long break from it lol. And by it I mean my Advent Calendar!! I bought it in November last year and put it all together...BUT although I LOVE Kaisercraft, I found this to be the biggest, fiddliest (there were quite a few swear words inserted here) piece of work I have EVER done . So after a big break I pulled out the plain calendar and attempted to bring it to life..and this is what I came up with...

I know not the most traditional christmas colours but I guess thats just me isn't it lol

Some close ups

Quite alot going on here :)

mmmm and here :)

Too much bling do you think???? Can you tell I likey shiney :)

So other than this there is not much scrappy happy time going on here, but hopefully soon...as I get 3 weeks of glorious blissful holidays!!

Hope everybody is going alright in all this rain and not being washed away.

xoxo

Scrapboxx Challenge

2010-11-20T17:00:00.000+10:00

Good afternoon my lovelies!!

Well if you know me well, you'll know that I struggle with challenges and sketches, BUT....there are some I will do and this one I have given a go is from Scrapboxx, where my lovely friend Leanne Jago has recently become part of the design team...and this was her first challenge over there. So I just had to give it a go!

A recipe challenge consisting of 2 photos, some tulle/fabric, paint and at least one chippy piece.

So here is my take on this challenge - OLD SOUL

Using some OA papers, Scrapware Chippy Letters that have been embossed and inked, some fabric in the bottom corner with a cute little "W" card, some paint splatters, a tin can frame, some cork, vintage paper from a wonderful friend :) and two photos of my adorable "old soul" son.

Well this is actually the first layout I have done in about 3 weeks as haven't been getting any scrappy time :( been very busy with some photo shoots for friends and life in general. Oh and it didn't help that my littlest kitty Flint was hit by a car last week and had his hip dislocated, so lots of nursing ( and money ) later, he is slowly on the road to recovery....So anyway I hope to back soon with some more.

Thanks for looking and hope you are all having a lovely weekend xoxo

Well, look what I got!!

2010-10-21T09:39:00.000+10:00

I got this delightful little Blog Award from my lovely friend Geli. It took me a bit by surprise!! Thanks ever so much Geli xoxo

Now there are a few rules to this award so here they are

The rules for this award are:

1. Thank the person that passed it to you.

2. Copy the award to your blog.

3. Share three things about yourself that you enjoy doing.

4. Pass the award to 5 others

So no.1 and no.2 are done :)

No.3.

1. First thing that most people don't know about me is that I love numbers... maths and algebra were always my favourite subjects at school...and I am a qualified bookkeeper..and was well on my way to a diploma in accounting..which is something I'd like to get back to...one day lol

2. I love puzzles... I guess that sort of links in with the above....have to keep my brain working.

3. I just like being busy.... I'm not one for just doing nothing, I usually bite off more than I can chew...and wouldn't have it any other way :)

4. So now onto passing this little award on.... to

Thanks again Geli xoxo

Very Special 1st Birthday!!

2010-10-18T15:20:00.000+10:00

Wishing a very happy birthday to Lil Red Rocket who are celebrating their 1st birthday!

In honour of this the wonderful and talented Shell has designed a sketch for us all to have a play with.

and here is my take on the sketch

That Look

I have used a mix of beautiful papers from Prima to AC. Have also used lots of little bits and pieces

Cosmo Cricket tiny alphas, yummy prima flowers, gorgeous Scrapware chipboard butterleies

Vintage ticket, Papermania brads, more of the yummy glitter glass.....and other bits lol

So for your chance to win a $25 store voucher @ Lil Red Rocket, head on over and have a go at the sketch!! Thanks for looking xoxo

Some New Ones

2010-10-18T14:11:00.000+10:00

Hello again all. Not a work day for me today as I am still feeling a little under the weather, so I thought what better time to share some new layouts, seeings it doesn't entail me moving much lol. Anyways here is the first layout I'd like to share.

Merry Go Round

For this one I have used some more yummy Echo Park papers (love them!) some handyed doily trim, gorgeous Lil Red Rocket Buttons

A vintage page from a childrens book and a fabulous cloud and lollipop from Clouds and More.

This next one I had alot of fun with! Using some fab Basic Grey papers, sooooo fab!!!

Reach for the Stars

Some funky scrapware brick walls, vintage flash card, bingo card and A2Z skull.

Some stiching :)

Well I hope that you enjoyed looking and are having a fabulous week. I will be back a little later with my take on a sketch for a special 1st Birthday!!

xoxo

A few more to catch up :)

2010-10-13T20:35:00.001+10:00

Hi all! Back again with a few layouts from a couple of weeks ago that I haven't had chance to upload.

Will try to get back in the next few days to update with some piccies of what I got done at Leanne's Roctreat :)

To get started is the layout "B"

For this one I used the Fancy Pants Wishful Thinking paper range, a gorgeous Girls at Play button from Lil Red Rocket, that I layered onto a flower, a fab cloud from the Chip Chop Shop and a framed and doilied (is that even a word lol) letter B that I have covered with Glitter Glass that was a gift from my lovely friend Gilly, they even have a fab video tutorial of how to use it on their blog.

This next layout is of my gorgeous boy using the Bo Bunny Block Party papers.

Also using some more beautiful Lil Red Rocket buttons, and comic book rounds and a Jenni Bowlin ticket. This little fella really is the Star of our Show as he is sooo full of life ....and drama lol

And finally because I know you had enough after the last one hehe, but I really need to catch up lol. Here is my Summer layout, again of my boy, during a beautiful picnic spot we have found on our travels, but after doing it I don't think this was technically Tweed, so don't go looking for it LOL.

Using some Imaginisce papers, a yummy lollipop from the lovely Leanne @ Clouds n More and a fab little sun from The Chip Chop Shop.

Well I hope you enjoyed looking and I will return sooner than later with the other 8 layouts I took pictures of this afternoon, now that the sun has finally reappeared!!

Hope you all have a great week xoxo

More to Share

2010-09-28T17:29:00.000+10:00

Just a quick drop in to share a couple of layouts with you.

Just an ordinary day...using Bo Bunny papers and the cutest Lil Red Rocket girls at play button

This next one is Moments and I have used mainly IOD & Prima for this layout

Have also used a Storyboard Kit butterfly and a gorgeous Lil Red Rocket bottle top, admission ticket and bunny mini playing card

I have also used some wonderful Vintage Glitter Glass given to me by the lovely Gilly Lester.

Hope you like and thanks for having a look-see xoxo

I'm still here!!

2010-09-23T17:57:00.000+10:00

Yes I am still here, sorry for being neglectful but life has had me running around in circles for the past few weeks. So let's get down to the business that you're here for....some layouts!!

I have given my first attempt to Inspired Blueprints. I'm not usually a sketch person but am getting braver. This one was definitely a challenge for me as it uses 3 photos, you can use less but I was determined to use the sketch exactly how it was lol. So here it is

Guarding the Secret. This is funny lot of shots of Riley with his little secret, he drove his sister mad, not letting her see it. It was only a toy car but it was his own little secret.

For this I used some lovely bright Echo Park Walk in the Park papers, AC Thickers, Echo Park alphas, a yummy bright orange cloud from The Chip Chop Shop, some chippie pieces I had around and a super cool car paperclip I found at one of the $2 shops...gotta love those places!!

Not my usual colour scheme but I am happy with the way it came out. Hope you like it too and thanks for stopping by and leaving me some lovin' (hint hint) LOL

Will be back with some more of the backlog of layouts over the next few days xoxo

Some Overdue Sharing

2010-08-26T20:03:00.001+10:00

Yep its like the title says, some overdue sharing of some more of my layouts. Quite a few that I can't share right now but here are some that I can :)

This layout I have used some lovely silk fabric I had, a gorgeous Lil Red Rocket button, glimmermist and other bits and pieces I had around. The tags say Riley Boy which is what my 3 year old son insists is his name and the other is the place which is Mama's house, which is where he insists he lives. Nobody else's house just mine lol. He's my little dude thats for sure.

These next layouts are a few that I did while hosting the Blind Challenges over at scrapbooking4less earlier this month.

This is one I have saved for last because it is my latest fave lol. For this I have used a piece of embossed cardstock that I bought...months, no even years ago and I'm not sure why because it is a hideous colour lol. So...I turned it over and out came the glimmermist, I'm quite happy with the result.

I have also used lots of yummy bits and pieces, large doily from clouds and more that I have misted, lots of prima, cloud and shaggy button from The Chip Chop Shop and from Lil Red Rocket the ticket, book round, butterflies and big white flower...I think thats it lol. If you want some funky embellishments for your layouts and cards...or just like me, to build up a collection lol, you should definitely check out these shops on etsy :)

and a close up :)

Hope you liked having a looksee, thanks for visiting and please feel free to let me known you dropped in :)

xoxo

Scrap the Boys Giveaway

2010-08-08T21:04:00.000+10:00

For your chance to win these goodies get on over to Scrap the Boys

Whats your name?

2010-08-06T20:35:00.000+10:00

There's a bit of a story behind this first layout. I quite often have this conversation with my son, as we are trying to teach him his important details,,,just in case. Shall we say we are getting there :) This is how it usually goes

"What's your name"

"Riley Boy"

"No, its Riley"

"NO! It's Riley BOY!"

"Ok, where do you live?"

"Mama's House"

Its just a funny little thing that we do, and I swear he does it on purpose now lol. So I thought I would journal this on my layout "Dude" cause he really is my little dude!

Yes, I have grabbed out my masks and a new glimmermist colour that I got last week, had a little run around on the sewing machine and used some lovely blue marbled silk that I had a remnant of.

This next layout is some Bo Bunny papers that I had.

And of course some lovely Prima flowers and crystal and pearl flourish.

Well thats it for me today. Hope you like and thanks for looking. Please feel free to leave me some loving as it makes my day to know that someone out there actually reads my blog LOL.

A Quick Drop In

2010-08-01T19:44:00.000+10:00

Hello everybody!! Just a quick drop in to share a couple of layouts. Its is Brianna's 11th Birthday today and have promised to make sure the whole day revolved around her....just for something different lol. So anyways here are a couple of layouts I have finished, have a couple more but haven't got round to the photo part yet.

Hope you like and thanks for looking. Feel free to leave me some loving :)

Thanks to Leanne Jago for the funky pink hessian! And don't you just love that Lil Red Rocket button and scrapmatts flutterbys...as they are known in my house.

Oh and this must have to be my latest fave, I have used some gorgeous Dusty Attic gates, oh that yummy prima paper, lots of Lil Red Rocket...the flower, ticket, book round, flutterbys and doily. I was shocked with how quickly and easily this page threw itself together, I had it done in less than an hour :)

Hope you all have a great week xoxo

Some Storyboard Kit Layouts

2010-07-19T19:17:00.000+10:00

Welcome back! Hope you are all doing well. Just wanted to share a couple of layouts that I have done with my July kit "Abigail" from Storyboard Kits. This was their debut kit and it sold out in under 4 hours!!! Can't wait to see what they come up with next!

Anyway here are my layouts the first is "moments like these", featuring my usual suspects oops I mean subjects Brianna & Riley. The second one is my inlaws on their wedding day back in 1954. I've had a little trouble doing this page as my father in law passed away last year, but I'm hoping I've done ok.

Thanks for looking and may be back tomorrow with a couple more I've finished xoxo.

Have a good week!

Secret Project Finally Revealed!!

2010-07-10T20:39:00.000+10:00

I am so excited to be able to finally share with you all my secret project. As you may know my wonderful husband bought me a sewing machine for my birthday and I have been super busy getting to know it.

I have come up with these messenger bags using some really funky retro fabrics I managed to get my hands on! I just love them. They are available in store now at my website. Here are few pics just to get you excited :)

Thanks for looking and I hope you like them xoxo

My little ROCKSTAR!

2010-07-09T17:48:00.001+10:00

Just a quick drop in to share this layout that I finished yesterday. I have been in a bit of a blahhhh lately so it was good to get back into it and I am quite happy with how it turned out. Its my little rockstar!!

Thanks for looking xoxo

Will be back later tonight with my secret project!!

*sorry guys having some technical difficulties and am unable to let you know about my secret project, will be back tomorrow. Thanks.

Lil Red Rocket Giveaway!!

2010-07-08T08:00:00.000+10:00

ooooh I just love Lil Red Rocket!!

If you want to win this amazing giveaway get on over to Shell's Blog for your chance to win!!

There are lots of hand made and vintage goodies in this little stash!!

So what are you waiting for??

Go, Go, Go

.....oh but don't forget to come back for the ssssshhhhh secret project!!

GGRRRR!! Winter :(

2010-07-07T20:30:00.001+10:00

Oh I am so not a winter person! Give me sweet warm sunshine anyday!

Living in Queensland I usually get my way..but the past few days have been sooo miserable. Its been affecting my photo taking lol, priorities people!!

I have been super busy lately with lots going on, but I have managed to get a few layouts done. Only have 2 to show you today as the dratted weather wouldn't let me get shots of the third, so will get that one up soon.

So here they are

My first attempt at using glimmermist and masking. Not sure if its my thing, will need to experiment a little bit more, maybe with more colours lol

Also using some 2Crafty chipboard, yummy prima flowers and funky Lil Red Rocket butterflies.

This next one is a pic of my super cheeky boy! He has had this wonderful sense of humour and cheekiness since day one.

He is really is my cheeky prince charming!

Oh and I will be back tomorrow with pics of my secret project! Thanks for looking and remember I love to hear from you.

Are you ready for some Glitz and Glamour????

2010-07-05T19:40:00.000+10:00

Check it out over in the forum @ the boxx

Hello Again....

2010-06-18T22:52:00.001+10:00

Hope you are all well. I have been super busy lately, some fun stuff some not so fun lol. I have a new project in the wings that I am really excited about, but can't fill you in any more than that for now :)

Last weekend I went to the Expo here in Brisbane for the first time and WOWIE!

I was spellbound, I didn't see anybody I knew but I think I was in a bit of a daze most of the time! Got some great goodies that I can't wait to use.

After the expo I went to my very first crop night at the lovely Geli's place and met some of the lovely BOXX ladies for the first time! Thanks to Leanne J, Tracy St J, Shell, Mary, Gilly, Renee and of course Geli for making me feel so welcome. I was a bit bummed that I ended up having to go home, as I was so exhausted from the big day (oh and sharing my bed with a 3 year old bed hog)

Anyway will get on with it and stop my blathering.... here is a layout that I started at Geli's crop but didn't quite finish because as a newbie wasn't quite sure what to bring and forgot heaps :O

Thanks to Leanne J for the lovely paper flower and to Tracy St J for the awesome needle thingy and the meshy lacey stuff, which I love!! Couldn't wait to use them.

This next layout is another recent one using the Kaisercraft Jungle Bug Paper range, I think it is so cute!

Also using the most gorgeous spotty button and a number 3 mini playing card from Lil Red Rocket, you should check them out, such yumminess!!

Well thats it for today... will try to get some more done soon. Also will have a new range of cards available soon, and don't forget the secret project :)

Thanks for looking and have a great weekend xoxo

You & Me

2010-06-07T21:49:00.000+10:00

Here is a layout that I have finished recently. I have been busy making a set of wedding invitations, but managed to get this page done in between. Hope you like it and please feel free to leave some lovin' xoxo

Thanks for looking!

Mega Giveaway

2010-06-03T13:27:00.000+10:00

Get on over to Sherry's blog to get your entry in to win this fab prize and for some inspiration!!

Sherry's Blog

Crossing fingers for this one!!!

WOW! Blog Candy to die for!!

2010-05-31T18:45:00.000+10:00

Wow check out this wonderful site that I have found http://www.makeitcrafty.com.au/

It has the most delicious projects and I love it!! To top it off they are having a Blog Candy giveaway that is unbelievable!!!

You have to choose one of three projects that you love the most, and believe me it was hard to choose between them!! I chose the gorgeous "Time for Tea" Pop up card, it is just so bright and beautiful and could be given to just about anybody.

Isn't it just adorable!!! So get on over to Make It Crafty

to get your chance to win!!!

Pick of the Bunch

2010-05-30T13:08:00.000+10:00

I haven't been doing much over the last week or so, have been on "holidays" with my boy :) so tried to spend as much time as I could with him, which means no scrapping.......but did manage to get this "Pick of the Bunch" page done last night when he (finally) went to bed.

Using Kaisercraft Lil Birdie papers

Twiddleybitz tree and Prima fairytale roses.

and lots of little bits and pieces I have picked up while out and about, laces, pom poms and a wooden birdcage, a gorgeous vintage button that I love and I made the fabric and metal flower and finished it off with a Prima centre, a brad and some hanging diamontes.

The journalling along the bottom says "You are the sweetest flower in the Garden"

Thanks for stopping by and having a look see, hope you like and feel free to leave me comments, they make my day xoxo

Another Layout

2010-05-23T19:11:00.000+10:00

Here is another layout that I finished last night. I had fun playing with this one. Thanks for looking xoxo

Some close ups

Oh look at those blue eyes!! Love my boy!

Great Giveaway!!!

2010-05-21T13:36:00.000+10:00

You will not believe what Tanya is giving away at her blog. Get on over there to check this out!! You don't want to miss out on your chance to win!!!
http://sweetaboutme-tanya.blogspot.com/2010/05/blog-giveaway-kaisercraft-hey-birdie.html

Dancing Layout

2010-05-20T13:58:00.000+10:00

You will have to excuse the not so good photos of this Layout. With the days getting shorter and me having to work longer, the light is fading fast when I get home. Anyways this is a recent layout that I have done using Basic Grey papers, some Prima of course, AC Thickers and some chipboard. Not too sure about this one, as just having fun playing around but decided to let it go lol. Thanks for looking and please keep leaving your lovely comments, it really does make my day xoxo

A close up of the prima yumminess!!

Lil Red Rocket Giveaway

2010-05-18T11:48:00.000+10:00

OMG!!! Check out these gorgeous goodies from Lil Red Rocket!!!

And you could have the chance to win these!!! I have placed an order for some of these goodies and can't wait for my lovely postie to deliver them so I can get to playing :)

So head on over and follow the instructions for your chance to win!!

http://lilredrocketbuttons.blogspot.com/2010/05/extra-give-away.html

Just Because

2010-05-15T14:11:00.002+10:00

Here are a couple of layouts I have done in the last couple of days......well just because! I have sooo many challenges and swaps to get completed but for some reason couldn't get into them, so just decided to see where I would end up. Obviously nowhere near any of the challenges lol.

For this layout I used some beautiful Bo Bunny papers, I just can't get enough of them!! And of course some Prima and the Love title is a great little iron on that I picked up from the markets. Gotta get back there they have some wonderful pieces. This is my gorgeous girl just having a chilling moment.

Next I pulled out some more papers from Bo Bunny, and put together a layout using a picture of my boy. I love this picture and have been wanting to do it for awhile now but for some reason it kept getting put to one side. Used some flourish brads and fabric buttons which I am loving at the moment!!

Will try to post some more layouts later today but am taking 2 10 year old girls and a 3 year old boy bowling later so will have to see if I still have any energy lol.

Thanks for looking xoxo

Announcement!!!!

2010-05-04T15:53:00.000+10:00

OMG!!! I don't believe it!!

Guess who has been selected to be 2010 Design Team Member

@ scrapbooking4less.com.au

ME!ME!ME!!

I am soooo excited and so happy Can't wait to get started!! Never thought I'd ever be chosen to be on a Design Team!! So head on over to http://www.scrapbooking4less.com.au/

We have some great challenges lined up for you, a forum full of lovely ladies with an addiction to scrapbooking, swaps and tutorials and more!!!

Will keep you up to date with what is happening as I find out.

New Furry Family Member

2010-05-01T21:06:00.000+10:00

Hi there everybody! Just wanted to share some piccies of our new furry family member "Flint". He joined our family about a week or so ago and has been settling in nicely. Making friends with Zac, our older cat. Jazzie our Cavalier is not so impressed so far and they are yet to not have a screen door between them!! Hopefully it will get better as they get used to each other. Anyway here are some pics of the lovely little fella. Hope you like them xoxo

I Know I'm slack!!

2010-04-28T13:32:00.000+10:00

I know, I know, I must be the slackest blogger ever!! Has been forever since I updated you all last. Has been quite a bit going on as of late. Bathroom renovation is now all finished. Will take some pics soon, am just glad to be not in there working at the moment.

Have a little bit of news. I have had a couple of winners in some challenges with my layouts, not sure if I have posted them before..... but its different now that they're WINNERS lol.

This one I won a challenge over at Scrapbook Divas for their product & Technique Challenge a couple of months back.

Using some oldish Bo Bunny papers I had laying around and just seemed to fit perfectly. This is Graeme & I on our wedding day, many many years ago now lol.

This next one is a recent winner over at Scrapbooking4less. They have great monthly challenges and I was the Winner of March with this layout, which then appeared in their monthly newsletter!

Caught my beautiful girl Brianna in mid laugh. She really dislikes this photo and didn't want me to use it for this challenge, but I insisted. See Brianna, you're beautiful and its a lovely photo!! Used mainly Kaisercraft for this layout, just loved the colours. TFL!!

Goody Giveaway

2010-03-22T21:11:00.000+10:00

Would you like to win all these wonderful goodies?? Well get on over to Leeann's blog for your chance to win! She is an amazing designer and scrapper!

http://thepaintbrushgoesspottie.blogspot.com

Laugh Layout

2010-03-22T21:01:00.000+10:00

Hello again all, thought I'd share this layout I have done for the March Sketch Challenge of Jans
over @ scrapbooking4less. Hope you like it.