31.12.11

Get Picky's New Year Challenge!

Hey everyone, Get Picky's New Year’s Challenge has been revealed!

The challenge this month is to think about what we might resolve to do in the coming New Year. Your multi-photo layout can share whatever aspect you might like to focus on for the coming new year. It might be your New year’s resolutions, a bucket list, things to do, place you’d like to go, ideas for your life – family.....Share your thoughts, hopes and dreams in whichever way you please.. we can’t wait to see your creations!

Here is a little poem that may inspire you to think of what you'd like your coming year to be.
From all of us at Get Picky, we hope your year is filled with many of the gorgeous sentiments written below and we look forward to sharing in more of your beautiful creations. :)

May you find serenity and tranquility in a world
You may not always understand.

May the pain you have known and conflict you have experienced
Give you the strength to walk through life
Facing each new situation with courage and optimism.

Always know that there are those whose love and understanding
Will always be there, even when you feel most alone.

May you discover enough goodness in others
To believe in a world of peace.

May a kind word, a reassuring touch, a warm smile be yours
Every day of your life,
And may you give these gifts as well as receive them.

Remember the sunshine when the storm seems unending.

Teach love to those who know hate,
And let that love embrace you as you go into the world.

May the teaching of those you admire become part of you,
So that you may call upon them.
Remember, those whose lives you have touched
And who have touched yours are always a part of you,
Even if the encounters were less than you would have wished.
It is the content of the encounter that is more important than it's form.

May you not become too concerned with material matters,
But instead place immeasurable value on the goodness in your heart.

Find time in each day to see the beauty and love in the world around you.

Realize that each person has limitless abilities,
But each of us is different in our own way.
What you may feel you lack in one regard
May be more than compensated for in another.
What you feel you lack in the present
May become one of your strengths in the future.

May you see your future as one filled with promise and possibility.
Learn to view everything as a worthwhile experience.

May you find enough inner strength to determine your own worth by yourself,
And not be dependent on another's judgement of your accomplishments.

May you always feel loved.

--- Copyright © 1987 Sandra Sturtz Hauss

Here is my example layout for this challenge...


I went for a place I'd like to go in 2012! I've printed out a map of Fiji and inked and glimmermisted it to look vintage and funky. :)

I've used lots of Purple Pumpkin embellies on here. Here's some closies of them...


Here's an orange doily that I've cut in half - to use the other half on the other side of the photos, two yellow vinyl hearts that I doodled around, a lovely little rosette that I received in my Girls Lucky Dip, and a piece of pale yellow doily trim that I have used on lots of layouts...


There's the other half of the aforementioned orange doily ;). Plus a twine bow, vinyl tag and a cute wooden butterfly button... SUPER CUTE!!!


Here's some more little rosettes in white and aqua, smaller yellow vinyl tags, another bit of yellow doily trim and look at that awesome satin flower! I love it! I've given it a bit of a trim...


But never fear - I've used it right here! The off-cuts made a lovely accent - reminiscent of the Sydney Opera House, don't you think?

I've also done a fair bit of stamping and doodling on this one too. I really enjoyed creating this and if felt good to get this subject down on paper! Fiji, here I come! ;)

To be in the running to win next month's guest spot all you need to do is upload and link your multi-photo layouts here by midnight (Australian Eastern Standard Time) on January13th. The lucky winner will be announced on January 14th. Good luck!!

I hope some of you will play along and join in the fun!!!

TFL & Happy New Year!!!

29.12.11

A Yummy Fairy Floss Treat... :)

Hello! Hey, what's this?! 10 days since my last blog entry?! It must be Christmas!! I hope everyone has had a lovely Christmas and let the festivities continue!

Well I've been able to scrap a layout during this busy (but fun!) season, it's using the latest sketch (#26) from Pretty Little Studio...


I haven't edited these photos... they were taken in the Magic Cave and they just turned out like that!

I've used PLS Bingo Cards in Brights (normal and mini sizes) and also I've fussy cut a clown from the Clowning Around collection.

There is also a little bit of Purple Pumpkin too...


A fabric Butterfly button and a felt banner with bakers twine...


and a small Little Girl button and a B&W Spotty Dotty button. :)

I've also done a brad border on this one... made a bit of a dent in the brad department stash. ;)

My background was made using a large white paper doily laid over pink cardstock. Trying to keep in the fairy floss vibe!

BTW - I won over at Bird is the Word for the "Trust" challenge... super stoked hey!!!

TFL!

19.12.11

A pretty school page...

Hey there, I've scrapped a school page which doesn't look typically "schoolish", if you know what I mean ;)

It's based on sketch #186 over at Creative Scrappers...


Lots of layering on this one! I've included a gorgeous tag from Berry71Bleu Tags, Pages and More in the "white space" of the enlarged photo...


Isn't it lovely? I've just put my title on there - "School is Cool". :)

I've also a bit of Purple Pumpkin loveliness on there too...


The spotty dotty button acts like a burger bun with all those layers... ;) I guess that makes the butterfly on the very top there a sesame seed LOL!

TFL!

:D

16.12.11

Get Picky's December Sketch Challenge & a feature! :)

Hi there! :)

Get Picky's December Sketch Challenge is now live!

Here is my layout, it's my third layout using the totally gorgeous Kaisercraft's Merry Medley line of patterned paper and embellishments from Scrapbookit...


I absolutely adore this line by Kaisercraft. So much so, that I think I'll have to get the whole collection... again! It's THAT good!

Here is Get Picky's Sketch #15, in which my layout is based on...



I love these kind of sketches - they are very open to your own interpretation and style. If you look closely - I've actually got all the elements from this sketch on my layout.

These closies show some of the gorgeous Purple Pumpkin goodies I also used on my layout. Christmas buttons and die-cut doilies, plus traditional doilies...


I love the different sizes PP buttons come in. Just perfect! :D

I also used this same Kaisercraft line on this layout...


Which has been featured this week at The Colour Room! Yay! :D

I'm really stoked, hey! This is my 2nd feature at TCR. :)

The other layout I made using this line has actually been picked up for publication by Scrapbooking Memories for a Three-Step Technique Feature. It will be in Vol 16 Issue 8. Double yay!

So I think it IS safe to say that this range is "so hot right now"! (I said that earlier this week on my blog... LOL!)

I hope to see your lovely creations for this sketch challenge! For more inspiration and information, just click here!

TFL!

13.12.11

Time 2 Eat! :)

Hello! I've created this layout for the latest challenge at Bird is the Word. The word is "Time" and I decided to scrap a fun "eating" photo of Heidi. My layout is called "Time 2 Eat"...


I've also documented one of daughter Heidi's favourite songs on here "Party in my Tummy" from Yo Gabba Gabba... those dudes have a song for everything! :D

I've done one of my Cartoon Cuties on here (once bitten icypole) ;) ...


And I've even cutified a few (already extremely cute) Lovely Lollipops from Charm's Creations with popsticks and sparkly leaves. :)

I've used Basic Grey pp as my layout base and then layered up from that using Prima's funky new range "Ruby Violet", available from Scrapbookit here.

TFL!

11.12.11

Ho ho ho! Another Christmassy Share...

Don't you just love it when you get excited about a collection of papers? I do! I have really loved scrapping with this gorgeous collection of paper and stickers from Kaisercraft. The line's called "Merry Medley" and it's available from Scrapbookit which you can check out here. This is my third layout that I've done using this collection and I've used up almost every single scrap! Here it is...


I've made this layout using the latest colour palette at The Colour Room (#88) which, coincidentally, is actually the exact colours of "Merry Medley!" These colours are "so hot right now!" ;)

I've also used the sketch provided at TCR too. I've used just the one photo instead of the two - and replaced the space for the other photo with a matching sized piece of patterned paper. I've also mixed up the trees a bit to suit my layout, and I've also added a few bits and pieces to make it my own. :)


Because I was literally down to scraps for this layout - I found that I had to become more inventive - I'm really pleased with my Christmas trees; I made some templates with scrap paper by freehand drawing triangles, then I cut some strippy bits (alot were already strips!) and glued them horizontally across the "trees", then snipping them down to size once turned over (to see the template).

I put little "x's" on the top of two of my trees as stars - but they are really "Christmas Kisses" ;)...


I've one more Chrissy page using this collection to put up on my blog (a DT page). It'll be up very soon!

TFL! :)

9.12.11

Christmas Love :)

Hello! I was stoked to be able to join in with Once Upon A... Sketch's latest challenge. I really enjoy their challenges, but I seem to run out of time alot. This challenge is all about documenting what you look forward to the most in the month of December. I just couldn't go past Christmas - which really includes the lead-up to the big day, the actual day, and also the frivolities that happen afterwards - in short, the festive season! :D

I used the lovely sketch by Nadia (her sketches are always so fabulous and leave you lots of room for interpretation if that takes your fancy!). I added a few bits and pieces here and there to the layout of the sketch, whilst still remaining quite true to it.

My layout is called "I (Heart) Xmas!!"...


I must add that I have totally covered the journalling criteria... lol! It feels good to right what's on your mind about a given subject. So my journalling here is vertically written down the page, along the lines of the patterned paper. It kinda blends in with the layout without overwhelming it if you know what I mean. :)

I am totally loving this gorgeous collection of paper and stickers from Kaisercraft. The line is called "Merry Medley" and it's available from Scrapbookit right here, right now! I've done lots of layering with these papers - they are truly a joy to work with. :)

I've also got some Purple Pumpkin on here too...


Lots and lots and lots of doilies! Including a mini one and a pretty paper one! A twine bow, Spotty Dotty fabric button, a Santa fabric button, a cute gift-giving birdie fabric button (for lack of a better name lol!) and tickets...


Plus two gorgeous squishy vinyl hearts (that make up part of my title) in red and green. I doodled on those... ;)

That's all from me for now - I hope you liked my Christmassy share!

TFL!
xo

6.12.11

Here's Scrapbookit's December Monthly Challenges...

It's time to reveal my design team examples for Scrapbookit's December Monthly Challenges!

We would love to see your interpretation of the song 'Turn, Turn, Turn (to everything there is a Season) by the Byrds. You can find the full lyrics @ http://www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/forrestgump/turnturnturntoeverythingthereisaseason.htm

Your Layout must include the following:

1. Photo 5x7";
2. Clock/s in any form;
3. Cogs;
4. A musical element;
5. Use of either the title or lyrics from this song.

Here is my take on the challenge...


I've used Kaisercraft's "Sweet Nothings" collection for my layout - they have such a timeless appeal! Perfect for this challenge!

So on my layout I've covered all the criteria - I've included a 5"x7" photo (plus another photo), a clock (stamped and cut out)...


BTW - Isn't that rosette trim delightful? It's by Green Tara and you can check it out right here! I've tied a knot in mine and stapled it onto my layout. :)


Here are my cogs! They are A2Z Scraplets Nested Chipboard Cogs. They are so cool! You get SO MANY in one pack (I didn't use them all... not by a long shot!). Here I've separated the cogs from each other and misted each alternating cog in Tattered Angels Glimmermist in Coffee Shop. Then I've simply "re-nested" them together, doodled around the edges for further definition, and stuck a cut-out shape from the Kaiser pp in the middle.

My musical element is my music sheet pp by Kaisercraft (also from the abovementioned collection - Sweet Nothings)

My title is from the song's lyrics... "A time to laugh" - which fit my photos perfectly!

Lastly, I HAD FUN!!! LOL! :D

Now for the card challenge!

The criteria is:

1. Use your favourite song lyrics
2. Include some sewing
3. Brads
4. Musical element

... and once again - fun! :)

Here's my card...


My card is based on the Faith Evan's Song "I Love You", I've hand stitched some twine at the top left, I've put brads in the centre of the abovementioned rosettes (I've simply cut them from the trim to make separate flowers) and YES! I did have fun once again! :D

So that's it from me today, until next time! Looking forward to seeing your wonderful interpretations of this challenge in our gallery!

Happy scrapping!

Chantal
xo

5.12.11

Here is Stuff 2 Scrap's December Challenge...

Hi! Today I'd like to share with you my example for Stuff 2 Scrap's December Challenge!

This month it's pretty simple (but fun!) and hopefully you can make some time to join in and play along!

1. The theme is Christmas with non traditional christmas colours.
2. Use the technique masking.
3. And don't forget some chipboard!!

Here is my example...


I've used Core'dinations cardstock and I've decorated it with paints, transparencies, stickers and glimmermist. :)


This S2S chippie tree circle was used as a mask for my glimmermisting, before adhering to my layout.


I love this Nutcracker Purple Pumpkin XL Fabric Button. I've stuck it on top of a bauble which was part of some Christmas packaging. UPcycling!

I have decorated my photo like a Christmas tree - I tried to keep to that shape, without it being majorly obvious. :D

You can check out the rest of the design team's gorgeous creations right here!

TFL!
xo

3.12.11

Ouch! ;)

Hello! Well I simply HAD to play along at Basic Grey this week because I really love their double page sketch (11.28.11). There's also an added challenge where you need to incorporate stitching into your layout. Well I did this using my sewing machine - I used every single stitch available in turn around the whole two-page border... then ripped around the edges. :)


I had lots of fun creating this. :) I've got a Purple Pumpkin Spotty Dotty Button on here, and I made my "O" by cutting out a closie photo of a plastered knee...


Those uber-cute clouds are from Charm's Creations. I've just added three pearls to each and doodled around them with a white gel pen.

That twine bow is from Purple Pumpkin (I'm addicted to using this baker's twine in a bow now - really flying through my stash doing this!!!)...


And so is my doily which I turned into a sun using BasicGrey stickers cut in half...


And lookee here! After a small hiatus, my Cartoon Cuties are back! I haven't been drawing for a little while and boy, I realised I missed it! It's only been about 3 weeks I think, but it's too long!

I've used lots and lots of wonderful Basic Grey patterned papers and stickers. The lines I've used are "Hello Luscious" and "Indie Bloom". I love it when different lines mix together so nicely! Basic Grey really has quite a timeless quality to their papers - really nice!

Okay that's all from me for now!

TFL!
xo

2.12.11

Purple Pumpkin's December Sketch Challenge! :)

Hello! Purple Pumpkin's got a new sketch for this month's challenge, again created by the very clever DT Member, Sara Noendeng.

It's a great sketch to work with and I particularly enjoyed working with the extra-large photo.

Here is my example layout of a close friend and myself...




Lots of stamping, misting, inking, stitching on this one! And here is the sketch...



Here's a closie of that that BIG LUSH RED stunner of a flower from Purple Pumpkin...


I can totally work with these sorts of flowers - I guess they are kinda bold and funky in a way - so that's probably why! :)

You have until the 31st of December to complete this sketch and link it up onto PP's sidebar. There will be two fabulous Purple Pumpkin prize packs to give away - one winner will be chosen by the design team, and the second will be a random prize draw. Sweet!

Looking forward to seeing what you create this month and I hope everyone finds time to scrap over the festive season!

TFL!