Debi'sJoy

Deck the Halls...

2012-02-26T19:57:00.000+11:00

The criteria for the Christmas Card Club was set by Lizzie & this time it is a 3 fold card - always fun ...so I used some lovely patterned cardstock, & some wonderful Basic Grey elements.

I am so enjoying making these christmas cards in all different ways through the year. I will have a lovely pile when the season is upon us again.

Love xxx

Nannie's Fun Bake House

2012-02-25T08:44:00.000+11:00

There is a great Cybercrop this weekend over at ScrapBoutique & it is all about Leap Year...

This is the only LO I will complete, but still it was fabulous to work on this one.

Needed to use 4 embellies, four papers, 4 journaling spots & a calendar.

I have used this fabbo Kaisercraft Nan's Kitchen collection papers, & spots with a Melody Ross embellie too.

Hope you get a chance to scrap this weekend!

Our Little Yellow Bird

2012-02-22T17:16:00.003+11:00

Here is my take on whitewith1 this month - the criteria being

WHITE + LEMON + 3 PHOTOS

Although this photo of our baby Jade is not clear, it is a lovely photo in its own right. Jade loved the colour yellow from such a young age & when this gorgeous little sundress was given to her, she could not stop wearing it! She still at aged 29 still loves yellow, such a sunny & happy colour. We have called her our little yellow bird for years, so I really thought that I had to participate in this challenge.

I have used white Bazzill, BG Piccadilly range, Dew Drop ink & SU stamp, assorted flowers I have been given, Margs Bits & Pieces flower, Auhentique alphas, Sassafras Lass alphas, KC pearls, Zig writer & KC rubon, plus a lemon Copic marker for some doodling!

Maybe you can join into this fab challenge too?

Cheers,

Love my Fab Friends

2012-02-21T17:35:00.000+11:00

Over at Scrap the Girls this month the inspiration is from

Agnieszka Bellaidea

So Agnieszka decided that February's Challenge would be:

LOVE in the TITLE

TURQUOISE as the DOMINANT COLOUR and

CHIPBOARD

So using a fab photo of Linda, Jan, Monika & moi I had a great play with turquoise paint, lovely Me & My Big Ideas chippies, inks, wonderful MME paper, gorgeous alphas & some bling & ribbon & flowers.

Here is a little closeup -

Happy scrapping! xxx

Dream

2012-02-21T08:05:00.001+11:00

Isn't this a beautiful inspiration from Karola Witczak from Case Study. This is Case Study 78. I had to play with this one!

So here is mine..

I used Bazzill for my card with MME large journaling tag that I stamped with ink on cling wrap kitchen film, then a Bella journaling card, a MME metal Dream sign, & a BG journaling card & matching transparency. I embellished with an old silver earring, chiffon ribbon & butterfly, Prima & KC flowers & some unknown brand flowers too, plus lovely Dew Drop ink.

Thank you for such a gorgeous card as my inspiration Karola!

And thank you for looking,

Happy scrapping

DebiJ

I would give the world to you....

2012-02-18T12:28:00.001+11:00

Let's Get Shabby

Creating with a

New Year's song inspiration....

We really loved this song because it has quite a positive message and feels very international too!

So create with either the title and/or any of the lyrics within your project

(so long as its visable)

Title of song: 'This is the New Year'

by Ian Axel

you tube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHw2VbFn0fM

Lyrics:

Another year you made a promise
Another chance to turn it all around
And do not save this for tomorrow
Embrace the past and you can live for now
And I will give the world to you

Speak louder than the words before you
And give them meaning no one else has found
The role we play is so important
We are the voices of the underground
And I would give the world to you

Say everything you’ve always wanted,
Be not afraid of who you really are,
Cause in the end we have each other,
And that’s at least one thing worth living for,
And I would give the world to you

A million suns that shine upon me
A million eyes you are the brightest blue
Lets tear the walls down that divide us
And build a statue strong enough for two,

I pass it back to you
And I will wait for you,
Cause I would give the world
And I would give the world
And I would give the world to you

This is the new year
A new beginning
You made a promise
You are the brightest
We are the voices
This is the new year
We are the voices
This is the new year

I really think this is marvellous inspiration by the DT's at Let's Get Shabby & decided to make a card this time.

I used beautiful vanilla Bazzill, Kraft, doily, birdie image, KKC tag & ephemera, KC flower & other blossoms, MME rubon butterfly,Jenni Bowlin alphas & inks, masks.

Hope you have been able to scrap today!

Cheers,

The look of love

2012-02-17T16:16:00.000+11:00

That paper is while..what happened...hehehe

Anyway this is Leanne's lovely Feb Monthly challenge at ScrapBoutique & needed to use this quote & page as inspiration -

I thought this photo just perfect..

Fabulous MME Kraft card, KC ephemera, white hearts from my cookie cutter with zentangles drawn, I like doodles better...string, Tim Holtz tissue tape, Aithentique alphas...

Thanks for looking... xx

1st time Published in SBM - So Chuffed!

2012-02-15T13:17:00.001+11:00

I feel so excited that my first LO published in the Australian Scrapbooking Memories magazine Vol 14 No 5, is about lovely artistic Tashi & her 'love of art'. My wonderful new Brother sewing machine came to the fore with some wonderful stitching over tissue & fabric on fabulous Kraft.

It is most exciting!!

Diamondz on the soles of her shoes..

2012-02-14T13:38:00.000+11:00

Here is my LO for Mary's challenge at Soul Scrappers for her challenge 'Shop Til Ya Drop'...& the criteria is all about shoes, with flags or banners too.

So of course I have scrapped these photos of beautiful Tashi all ready for her formal last year, with her gorgeous lacey shoes & lovely chiffon & blingy dress.

I had fun with vanilla Bazzill, Glitz paper, lace, KC paper & bling & lovely alphas too.

Do join in with us!

Christmas Card Club - Sylvies' Snowflake Challenge

2012-02-12T16:31:00.001+11:00

Here we are now into our 3rd challenge & it is from Sylvie, thank you, & that is to use snowflakes.

I had to use this lovely paper pad again that the best gal called Clare gave me...I think it suited my great Imaginisce Snowflake crystals that I won & some Kaisercraft pearls & my lovely little Seasons Greetings stamp.

Another great Christmas card for the collection!

Hugs, xxxxx

Past Times

2012-02-08T17:38:00.000+11:00

Oh I had a wonderful time scrapping this photo of a tiddly me & most of my family with my other brother behind the Box Brownie camera.

What a great criteria at Kraft It Up this month...

Of course Kraft, pinks & love - so mine is about family love, way back in 1959!

I adore this My Minds Eye kraft that I purchased from Janet at Scrapville...

I could use it for every LO!!

Hope you are happily scrapping too,

Cheers,

Happy and Home

2012-02-08T16:52:00.001+11:00

As usual this month at Scrap Jacked there is a bevy of great LO's to jack...here is Mel's LO & I loved it..

And so here is mine titled 'Happy and Home' following her inspiration...isn't this a great photo of Jade & her Pete! I used some fabulous Echo Park paper & embellies, along with white paint, KC brad, Marg's Bits & Pieces button & crotchet flower, Glimmermist & inks.

And a little closeup..

It looks like the hearts are attached, but actually they are punched out with paper underneath!

Why don't you pop over & check out Scrap Jacked!

Cheers,

Last But Not Least

2012-02-08T14:11:00.000+11:00

Here is my long & thin Love card for Deb Horst's Last But not Least card challenge, & I actually made this from my scraps, but not SU scraps...but still I enjoyed making it.

Thanks!

Love U - Case Study

2012-02-08T13:44:00.000+11:00

Here is the lovely card for Case Study 76 from the gorgeous Karola Witczak. Isn't it so romantically beautiful!

Here is my card from this inspiration - I will give this to the lovely man of mine for Valentine's Day. I have used fab Cosmo Cricket paper, inks, string & ribbon, KC flower & a Marg's Bits & Pieces double resin heart.

Cheers Debi xx

A gift of love....

2012-02-05T16:11:00.000+11:00

Shazza at Soul Scrappers has the most fabulous Song/Lyric Challenges...and here is my page from the inspiration of the REM song Shiny Happy People.

And so this paper is from Bo Bunny ' A gift of Love' & though it most apt for February & this challenge.

Here we are at Tashi & Mitchell's Year 12 Formal gathering at their school, as they were waiting to be bused into the Hilton Hotel last November.

So then for Mary's Colour Challenge, I decided to use the same fab Bo Bunny papers with a lovely photo of Tashi & Mitchell all dressed up. Aren't they a gorgeous pair!

So really I now have a double page using these formal photos & this great paper.

Cheers,

Love, love, love

2012-02-02T17:13:00.000+11:00

Great poster hey! It is this months poster at From Screen 2 Scrap & I think it is a doozy!

The criteria is -

1) Two hearts on the page= 1 pt
2) Black Background = 2 pts
3) At least 10 small, tiny photos = 3 pts

And here is mine, that is titled 'Love, love, love Christmas

Why don't you join in too...fab prizes~!

Cheers,

The Love Bug

2012-02-02T12:53:00.002+11:00

Over at ARTastic this Februarys' Inspiration is from the interesting painting titled

'Heart and Soul' by Brenda York.

Here is the criteria -

1. Red Heart/s = 1pt
2. Black and white photo = 2pts
3. Red monochromatic layout .. with a touch of green! = 3pts

And here is my LO

What a modern piece of artwork for our inspiration this month....I love it!!

So this one was easy for me to work on, due to the painting & a photo taken last year of my hubby & I. Our daughter snapped this one (unbeknownst to us), on a dark night so the light is poor, but still I love this photo. So teamed it with reds (my signature colour) for this monochromatic LO & some lovely fabric roses for the touch of green. I have little red hearts on one of my pp's, & also stamped red hearts as well.

Being the Valentine month, I hope we see lots of gals joining in with this top challenge.

Cheers, Debi xx

I wish...................

2012-01-31T08:21:00.000+11:00

Here is my next Negative Sketch Challenge over at Soul Scrappers, why not come over &

join me with this one? My criteria is the sketch plus scrap something that you would

like to own..

I have chosen to scrap that I would like to own an iPad. I received in the mail a pretend $20 note, advertising bedding so kept it for a 'rainy' scrapping day & added it will an iPad glossy advertisement as well. I made the heart from some vinyl I was given & also used some effective papers & ticket, plus an Apple sticker.

We have 3 weeks to complete submissions, so plenty of time for a play!

Cheers,

Christmas Card Club - Pinkys Challenge

2012-01-30T06:20:00.001+11:00

Well I have to say that my photo was taken inside as our weather is still atrocious - wet, wet, wet & windy!

BUT with that meant some serious card making & scrapping, & using Pinky's great criteria ' a critter' on the card I chose a little reindeer.

I used Kaisercraft papers inked with Dew Drop, on Bazzill cardstock, with 'Believe in the Magic of Christmas' rub on, little reindeer & star stickers & a lovely Margie's Bits & Pieces doily, with a Kaiser rhinestone.

This is such a great idea to get in & make my Christmas cards...if you would like to join in, I know they love new members!

I have also entered this into Hazels' CHNC Challenge 57

Thank you for taking a look,

Cheers xxxx

I take my shovel & I dig, dig, dig

2012-01-28T17:55:00.001+11:00

I decided to work on Marisa's great Quote challenge at Soul Scrappers, with this digital page of Pete & Benni digging our wall when we lived in Combine Street - this seems zillions of years ago.

I reckon this quote suits us with our galoshes on here lately!

Cheers,

Pass the Page - Big Blog Hop - Winners

2012-01-28T11:50:00.002+11:00

What a marvellous Blog Hop us gals had - seeing each page was simply fabulous & a BIG thank you to Julie our host, & to the lovely Bloggers who worked their magic on each page.

AND to all our Hoppers (is that the right word??) thank you for all taking part & commenting on each page.

I drew up a spreadsheet & entered each name from blog hoppers then drew names from a hat & here we are!

So here is the winner of the Hoppers (commenters)

Nathalie

This is your prize -

The winner of the Blog Hop participants is

Alexa

here is your prize

And to Leanne, my blogging friend here is your prize

Please email me your address & I will package these gifties up & send off to you. My email is in my profile.

Thanks again & cheers,

Case Study 75 - Sympathy card

2012-01-27T16:35:00.002+11:00

Here is this weeks card & the final one for January's muse Jen Rsaza over at Case Study & it is simply lovely!

I decided to work on a Sympathy card, because sadly there always seems to be a need for one quite often.

My white bazzill, well all of my paper & cardstock in fact, is struggling with the amount of rain we have experienced lately! The house is so humid & feels damp. So hopefully the sun will come out one day...what an odd summer it has been here!! I used some lovely string that was tied around a lovely package from Carol at Tattered Inspirations & one of my lovely stamps.

Cheers, to you all

Debi

Surprised! She sure was.....

2012-01-27T06:01:00.002+11:00

Over at Twiddleybitz Anne-Marie has a lovely sketch for a January challenge - but it is not due til end of February - so plenty of time to get those scrapping things a-clattering

So here is my page using a great photo of Jade when she opened her Christmas pressie..not often get such a top expression!!

I have used TBZ Christmas tree, & 3 baubles I had fun with inking & Glimmermisting.

Hope you have been scrapping too. xx

Christmas Card Club - Peace Card

2012-01-24T08:24:00.000+11:00

I have been extremely fortunate to have joined in with a group of international card makers in their Christmas Card Club. Keryn & Clare were the instigators of this club & each fortnight a card criteria is chosen, a card is made & added to the special blog. I am in awe of these gals scrapping abilities & I know that will help me along my card making road.

I chose a blue Christmas paper pack that the lovely Clare sent me a few years back, with a scrap of ribbon, inks & a lovely sentiment stamp which I purchased from Sandie a while back - I love it!

Here is the inside -

Thank you for looking!

Aussie Cyber Crop at ScrapBoutique - You lil ripper!

2012-01-22T16:22:00.001+11:00

How about our Harry here with that cheeky little face....& here he is the day he came up to set up our Christmas tree...what a hoot...it took about 1 minute...we had forgotten how easy it was.

So this was the Speed Scrap set by Chels, to make this & upload in 90mins, & as it was night the colours aren't too bad...certainly enjoyed scrapping these great photos.

Next was Christine's challenge of using paint...not I used my No Brush Paint Technique & had a load of fun using some of the Ravers' Australia Day photos from 2011.

What is to be said with that one I ask...hehehe

Then I worked on Leanne's challenge which was using Dorothea McKeller's famous poem 'My Country' - but the 2nd verse only &

so I used the paint technique again & photos from Aust Day & came up with this one & thus made a double page..

I hope you are going to have a wonderful Australia Day. We will be with our Raving friends once again, singing aussie songs round the campfire (well electric BBQ - no fires allowed) hehehe

Cheers,

Case Study 74 - Thank You

2012-01-21T14:40:00.001+11:00

Here is the wonderful card from Jen Rzasa for this week over at Case Study, a lovely card making blog that is very inspirational.

I have also made a thank you card - using some older Chip Toppers from Basic Grey, & a little folded bow...& a card I would be happy to mail out too.

See you next time!

Pass the Page - Big Blog Hop & Prizes

2012-01-20T23:03:00.003+11:00

Welcome to our Pass the Page International Blog Hop,

co-ordinated by the amazing jsquared herself Julie Jeavons -

http://jsquaredscrapspot.wordpress.com

I thought what an amazing idea to email inspirational pages & see what eventuates...I cant wait to see them all I tell you!

You could be in the running for this lovely prize of scrapping goodness, if you follow our Pass the Page Blog Hop & comment on each page.

It looks fabulous hey & it is so easy to do!

Here is the wonderful page by

Lisa-Jane: http://comeinsidemycrazyhead.blogspot.com

that got my thoughts running....

and now here is my page

I love this type of scrapping when you get given a page to copy, you cant but help to do it your way!

I followed Lisa-Jane's vertical page alignment, using similar colours but with a touch more red, cos I love its vibrancy! I choose Basic Grey paper kit Piccalilly which I adore with this black & white photo. I used this one photo as it features Pete's (hubby) beautiful Aunty Heather, who sadly died suddenly in 1980, Aunty Peg & Pete's dad Neville.

Now if you are following the hop, next stop is the lovely page from Alexa: http://simplyalexa.typepad.com

I haven't seen this page yet , so I am quite excited to see what Alexa has done!

Here is a list of Blog Hoppers from the start...

http://jsquaredscrapspot.wordpress.com

Candace: wannabescrapbookaddict.blogspot.com

Lea: finallyscrappin.blogspot.com

Helen at Beacon Crafts in Sedgley (Lizzie will host Helen's page, so Lea please post a link to Lizzie) - confirmed

Lizzie: http://lizziemade.blogspot.com

Sian: http://fromhighinthesky.blogspot.com

Clair: http://obstinatepursuit.blogspot.com

Helen: http://craftimperfect.blogspot.com

Alison: http://alisonslife-in-the-slow-lane.blogspot.com

Ginger: http://gingerslifeofspice.blogspot.com

Jemma: http://www.Just-Jimjams.blogspot.com

Lisa-Jane: http://comeinsidemycrazyhead.blogspot.com

Deb Clark: http://debisjoy.blogspot.com You are here now!!

Alexa: http://simplyalexa.typepad.com

If any my friends follows the blog hop, they go in the drawer for these fabbo buttons too!!

And all the gals that are hosting each hop in the blog hop, will go into a drawer for this prize....

I am feeling very generous today, dont you think!!

Hope I see you hopping out there...over to

Alexa's blog: http://simplyalexa.typepad.com

Cheers,

BIG BLOG HOP

2012-01-20T09:48:00.000+11:00

Here is a little teaser of my page that you will see along with 12 other pages in our Pass the Page Blog Hop,

beginning at 11pm tonight - Aussie time....

hope you can join this international hop!!

See you later!!

You put the Merry into Merry Christmas album....

2012-01-19T14:29:00.000+11:00

And this is my 3 page acrylic Merry album I made for Let's Get Shabby - using the is the criteria that was specified -

I have painted each page with my very fave paint Dazzling Metallics in Oyster Pearl, a shade I adore, then added Crate papers, Kaisercraft chippies, Imaginence crystal snowflakes & flowers, Darkroom Door cut outs & some lovely stickers - brand unknown.

Challenge #30 is all about

A List!

At least 4 must be noticable on your project.

angel

holly/ivy/mistletoe/wreath (can use more than one but counts as one choice)

star/s

bell/s

dove/s

snowflakes

tree/s

candle/s

clock/s

fireworks

ornament/s

cradle

Page 2

And page 3

It was a joy to make this, & it is all ready for Christmas 2012!

Love xxx

Fresh & sweet...

2012-01-17T08:03:00.000+11:00

Well what a great range of challenges at ScrapBoutique this month - why not pop over & join in!

This page is for Christine's challenge & using this fantastic inspiration & colours - plus some great embellishments..

so I used a photo of some great beetroot, watermelon, carrot, apple & ginger juice I had just made.

This page was inspired by a great Basic Grey sketch that Leanne posted & to use punches - now I know it isn't the best photo of us, but Harry aged 5 took it with my camera...& thought that this is how he sees us.

And the final challenge for January was from store owner Chelsea on what you wish for in 2012.. that's easy!

I love using this unusual coloured Crate paper with whites & ephemera.

Hope you are having a scrapping good time.

Laughter...

2012-01-10T19:25:00.001+11:00

Laughter fills the warm summer air at Sandgate Beach, on our Willis family get together in November to celebrate Alma's 70th & the 2 x Pete's birthdays - all on November 16.

We were sheltered under a shady tree, & shared our seafood lunch with lots of hilarity. It was a day of magic.

I used Jade's photos, she really is quite an amazing photographer, on this 'sounds of summer' page, with inspiration from Shazza at Soul Scrappers.

Used some gorgeous MME papers, plus a heavenly kit from Tattered Inspirations called Orange Crush...isn't it cool & refreshing! I actually cut out the title banner & oranges from the backing sheet in the kit. Bit of painting, distressing, machine stitching in a few places & voila it is made to my satisfaction.

Thank you for your lovely comments. xxx

Berry, Banana Coconut Bread

2012-01-10T06:36:00.002+11:00

Here is my very own tried & true recipe -

Berry, Banana Coconut Bread

2 cups SR flour

2 cups coconut

1 1/4 cups caster sugar - can use brown sugar for a variation

2 cups milk - I use soy milk or cows milk & both fine, OR 1 cup milk & 1 cup light sour cream

2 eggs

1 t vanilla

1 cup mixed fresh or frozen berries

2 mashed bananas

Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl, add eggs, milk & vanilla & stir all together.

Add fruit & stir again.

Line 2 x slice tins with baking paper, spread with batter.

Bake at 180deg C for 30 to 40 mins.

Cool & slice...yummo.

Can spread with butter, or even a dob of cream!

I make mine in slice tins, but do add to a loaf pan if you prefer.

You are so Fabulous!

2012-01-09T13:07:00.000+11:00

How blessed am I with this gorgeous & charming lass as one of my grand daughters! this is Tashi smiling along for the camera last Friday night...

This page is for White with 1& the criteria for January is - white, lime & buttons...so enjoyed playing with this LO & all my bits & bobs!

I used Marg's Bits & Pieces banner, Tattered Inspirations seam binding, Echo Park paper & stickers, page pebbles, Heidi Swapp stamps, inks, glimmermist, buttons & butterflies, brads, plus machine stitching without any cotton, to get a bit of a 'grungy' feel to my cardstock too.

Happy day,

Case Study 72 - Love

2012-01-08T16:54:00.000+11:00

Here is this weeks Case Study 72 inspirational card & it is from Jen Rzasa - it is gorgeous!

And here is mine...

Yes, I know off on a different tangent & colours, but became so inspired I just went with it!

Lovely to see you here,

Cheers,

Friendship

2012-01-08T12:20:00.000+11:00

Lovely card sketch from Janet at Scrapville and here is my happy card..

I have used a lovely piece of BG offcut, paper doily lace, Kaisercraft organza ribbon & pearls, gluber, lovely pleated ribbon, plus some Bo Bunny stickers. A great sketch I will use again!

Cheers,

My sunbeam

2012-01-08T10:02:00.000+11:00

What a great sketch LO at Scrapville for December/January...so decided to play & here is mine..

Used some magical So Sophie paper, Martha Stewart tags, grograin ribbon & machine stitching, Kaisercraft rose, with some embellishment goodies sent to me in a lovely RAK too.

Thanks Janet & the gals!

Dream until your dreams come true...

2012-01-08T09:18:00.000+11:00

What a great idea of Tammy's to use this embroidery hoop to attach all her earrings...clever thinking I say!

So Sandie from Sandies Place decided to pop up a challenge on her blog using this as her January inspiration! Well I was inspired to make a little card & here is is..

I used a lovely piece of BG offcut folded & cut to a round shape, white bazzill cut with my cuttlebug, yellow organza Kaisercraft ribbon, Kaisercraft pearls, Kaisercraft rose, flower & cut out from a lovely RAK, & Papercraft flowers & fairy die cut too.

Hope you have time to create too. xxx

Ciao

2012-01-07T15:49:00.001+11:00

Oh another month of amazing LO's at Scrap Jacked for the start of 2012...better check them out!

I choose, with this LO of Jade in Venice, to jack Andrea's gorgeous page because it inspired me with such a lovely photo in Venice, & also a fab page sketch.

I enjoyed playing with the colours & tried to make my page quite textural too. I have used some pieces from Tattered Inspirations Kit, Prima bling & Kaisercraft stamps.

Thanks gals for the wonderful inspiration.

Cheers,

One Moment

2012-01-06T09:00:00.000+11:00

Here is my latest Negative Sketch Challenge at Soul Scrappers, & already 6 lovely gals have joined in. There is now 3 weeks to get your LO in, so in that time maybe you will be able to create? Just check out the criteria & off you go!

Here is my lovely about usually happy Hayden on Christmas Day - I wonder what he was thinking about?

And a little closeup -

xxxx

In Her Dreams

2012-01-03T17:02:00.002+11:00

I decided to join in at Scrap the Girls this month, using a photo of my dear friend Trish when she was OS last year (how can it already be last year!!!).

The criteria for January is monochromatic, so I choose khaki greens, with some variations on that theme. I glimmermisted some cotton lace coffee & green, inking lots & had fun finding bits & bobs in my stash to suit my page.

I adore mono themes, & enjoyed this challenge - thanks gals.

Miracle at 56!

2012-01-02T17:36:00.001+11:00

What a fabulous movie poster this one is - such a great title - Miracle on 34th Street! And of course this one was right down my alley, pardon the pun, because I moved into my new home last year & it surely was a miracle that we were able to buy it!

So here is the criteria -

1) A santa on the page= 1 pt
2) Brown, orange and yellow hues = 2 pts
3) Use your house number as part of the same title
(Example = Miracle on 12th Street) = 3 pts

and here is my page -

I added a touch of red as well, because my new home has touches of red throughout - red cushions, vases, paintings.

Hope you can join in at FS2S!

We would love to see you there!

Musical Angels

2012-01-02T08:01:00.000+11:00

Wow - what about this inspiration by Raphael to start of 2012 with at ARTastic! I believe it is a fabulous work & will get the grey matter working well...

Here is my LO with that in mind

The criteria for this challenge is -

1. Clouds = 1pt
2. An Angel embellie = 2pts
3. 2-3 musical instruments = 3pts

Wont you join me?

Case Study 71

2011-12-31T17:35:00.001+11:00

The lovely Sandie put me onto a card site - Case Study Challenge Blog here so I decided to join in from this lovely inspirational card by the December Muse Amy Scheffer - isn't it gorgeous!

Here is mine that I will give Pete for Valentines Day -

I used gorgeous Lost & Found papers, my great Stampin' Up Eiffel Tower stamp, lovely cream ribbon & lace, an EK border punched paper & plus some embellies I was given in a set for Christmas.

I really enjoyed have a play today!

Cheers, for a wonderful New Year

Celebrate in Style...

2011-12-28T22:02:00.000+11:00

And with Christmas past, we head to the New Year....and with a lovely challenge from Sandie, at Sandie's Place I made this celebratory card.

I received a wonderful box of goodies today from the wonderful Janet at Scrapville today for a ScrapBurst win, & amongst the fabulous treats there were some American Craft rubons & a wonderful 3D butterfly punch, which I used on this card. Plus some gorgeous netting from my Not-So-Secret Santa Karen & using wonderful BG papers. Thank you gals!

I will give this card to Tashi on her 18th Birthday, which is in February!

Jubilee Holiday Tutorial

2011-12-21T19:12:00.000+11:00

The first of five tutorials at Soul Scrappers - this was my tutorial, that has been received well....

Celebratory Surprises

(Or changing Ring Pull cans into

present containers)

I first saw this idea demonstrated by a local friend of mine Felicity, & have adapted my cans accordingly.

Step one

Collect any sized can, BUT it has to have a ring pull at one end. Choose fruit or vegetable cans, as fish (tuna) will probably keep their smell.

I choose 2 sized cans of corn kernels, & also some condensed milk.

(So with the heap of corn I made a big batch of Corn Relish.)

Step two

Using a can opener, take off the other end of the can (not the Ring Pull end), & rinse & dry completely including the end that was taken off.

If you have a pet, do check that all is OK with them…my cat Bob came & sat on the dining table that I was using for this tutorial…& he is never allowed to sit there & has never done before! Quality control I think it is!!

He is seen in a number of photos - not camera shy my lovely lad!

Step three

Fill your Celebratory Surprise Can with –

Lollies (wrapped),

Chocolates (wrapped)

Clothing

Jewellery

Gift Vouchers

Anything that can fit into the sized can you have chosen. I choose lollies & chocolates for some of mine, because I know they will be opened soon.

Chocolates

Beer holder & a packet of Cow Seeds – to grow your own herd!! For Bernard.

Little pressies – jewellery, nailpolish & headband for Hayley.

Step four

Carefully attach the end with sticky tape. My can opener leaves quite a sharp cut edge, so I have covered that in tape before adhering on with more tape.

Step five

Cover tin with selected papers – just measure & fit to size. I have used double sided tape, with 3 long pieces & a piece on the overlapping edge too.

Step six

Then add ribbons, embellishments & tags – whatever you like.

Step seven

Then add ribbons, paper strips, any embellishments & tags, & voila a great present sitting under the tree for Fred or Bernard or Hayley!

FINISHED PRODUCTS

HOPE YOU HAVE A WHIRL AT MAKING THESE, & GIVE AWAY AS THE RECEIVER ALWAYS FINDS THEM FUN!

Cheers, Debi

Santa baby...

2011-12-14T13:49:00.001+11:00

And here is little Harry way back at Christmas 2006, with Norn on Christmas Day, in our home (now Harry's home!)

And this is my page for White with 1 this month & criteria being....

White

Christmas Themed

Christmas photo

My inspiration was from Garland's blouse, the pink/red flowers & Harry's little Santa hat. And then adding the fabulous Bo Bunny 'Back to Basics' papers I achieved that white/pink/red page that I was aiming for. These are not Christmas papers, but I thought them wonderful!

I hope you are enjoying the lead up to Christmas & not stressing too much.

I have been in the kitchen today & I am in the process of making Corn Relish. In the fridge & setting, is Apricot & Sultana Balls, Fudge with Cranberries & Fundge with Nuts, Bark, & Rocky Road.

I think it is time for a rest!!

Cheers,

In thought....

2011-12-12T20:56:00.000+11:00

I was so moved by Jeanenne's LO titled 'In the Pool' over at ScrapJacked, I couldn't help myself & used it as inspiration for my LO using a photo of Pete taken when we were in England.

I made the tissue flowers out of paper that come with a pair of shoes, & popped embellies on that suit Pete. I adore this PinkPaislee Butterfly Collection ephemera! A smidge of stitching & a splat or two, & I was happy.

Thank you for taking a peek. xxx

Tastes of Summer

2011-12-12T16:47:00.000+11:00

Well this is what I remember as a summer taste, cos for the 12th December it is more like July!! Raining yet again & cool!!

What a fab challenge this was from Shazza, at Soul Scrappers...it is the Tastes of Summer & mine is a Prawn Cocktail - fresh salty prawns, smooth creamy avocado, crisp green lettuce & a tang of lemon!

Wonderful food!

I enjoyed some finger painting, using a serviette, stamping & cutting out my lemon rings courtesy of my new Judi Kins 'citrus cube' stamp from THe Stamp Trap in Brissie. I popped in during my last stay there & was amazed at the big range of everything there.

Love to you xxx

Sunshine Sally

2011-12-11T15:24:00.001+11:00

This fabulous challenge was set by Christine & inspired by this wonderful photo from Pinterest - isn't it just gorgeous!

So I decided to make my lovely friends Al & Dan this little butterfly stand with photos of their little daughter taken in October. I have titled it Sunshine Sally.

Hope you have been scrapping too!

Collecting seaweed

2011-12-09T17:12:00.000+11:00

Finished this LO of Madi & Hayden collecting seaweed at Sawtell. So I now have a double page. I choose to use the colours of the seaweed, rocks & sand to highlight the beautiful blue sky in the photos.

I had a lovely time with ephemera, & words, & just relaxed into this page.

Hope you are able to scrap during this busy time. xxx

Coming up roses...

2011-12-09T07:32:00.000+11:00

I joined in at Scrapville for the Nov/Dec LO from this sketch, with this page of me in my young years at Ebor Falls.

You know me, I always vary the criteria!

And here is my card - You Inspire me!

Hope to see you soon!

I'm dreaming of......at From Screen 2 Scrap

2011-12-04T18:24:00.000+11:00

We all hear it 1000 times at Christmas, now is your chance to scrap it.)

For an extra 6 bonus points :)

1) White cardstock = 1 pt
2) Two color title = 2 pts
3) Christmas Hats = 3 pts

Here is my LO -

I have used lovely Basic Grey papers & embellies to enhance these fab photos taken in London during Christmas 2005. I really wanted it to snow on Christmas Day, but we were so lucky that it did begin to snow on Boxing Day, just as we began driving out of London on our way to Capt Cooks birthplace of Whitby. It was magical....and darned COLD!!

Why not join in with us at From Screen 2 Scrap & have a go at this wonderful movie poster inspiration.

Cheers,

There's no business like Christmas snow business....

2011-12-01T13:38:00.000+11:00

What a soft & romantic painting by Thomas Kincaid...

I love this one as inspiration at ARTastic for December.

Diva Demand for an extra 6 bonus points try and
work the following into your layout.

1. A snowman= 1pt
2. A Christmas Tree = 2pts
3. Use the word 'Christmas' in your title = 3pts

I had a great time using these photos of Jade & Pete outside Rydges in Lincoln, UK at Christmastime 2005. This was the first snowfall we had experienced & it was great, but after 3 days it melted & was probably the best for us Aussie travellers.

A splash of paint, stitching, some little Christmas trees & the snowman of course, all on gorgeous Basic Grey paper.

Why don't you join in here too...

Cheers,

November ScrapBursts..

2011-11-29T21:15:00.000+11:00

Over at Scrapville, Janet has been running 4 ScrapBursts & here is the criteria

NOVEMBER SCRAPBURSTS

#1 - METALS

This layout is to incorporate Metals - this can be embellishments, metal foil, charms - as long as there is a healthly balance on the page you'll be ok.

#2 - STITCHING

Ah Ha - and it can be by hand or machine, as long as we have at least 25% of stitching used on your layout, which is more than just the border girls, so get creative!

#3 - NUMBERS

Ok, following the list you will need to have ALL of the following incorporated into your layout:

1 x bling shape/pattern/word
2 x photos

3 x frames
4 x patterned papers
5 x brads

#4 - EMBOSSED PAPER

This layout is to incorporate Embossed Papers, whether you add them or emboss your own. Your layout must include at least 1/3 ofEMBOSSED paper/s.

So I played around with the metals I had plus some silvery & shiny bits & bobs & came up with my LO titled Pizzazz & Fun.

For my stitching LO I choose these wonderful photos of young Ben..ahhh

Next it was numbers...and I choose to scrap Tashi graduating from Year 12...The Graduate...

And the last Burst - embossing. I choose this wonderful photo of Jade's Pete, with his brother & dear mum....top photo hey!!

I hope you are happily scrapping too!

Nanny Love at Scrap Jacked

2011-11-26T13:40:00.000+11:00

I decided to join in at Scrap Jacked again this month& so used Jeanenne's fabulous LO titled 'My Mowing Hat' as my inspiration. I have used similar colours & her sketch to create a page about Debbie & Harry at a fab picnic recently. What a gorgeous photo that Jadie took. I love it!

What a gorgeous array of pages to inspire you there...why not pop over & take a look?

Cheers,

Warm & snuggy with Kraft it UP

2011-11-24T16:50:00.001+11:00

I believe that I look blissful in this photo..and I was. My little Benni was so wonderful (& still is, of course 30 years down the track) & so I deceided to use this photo for my LO for KIU this month. The criteria is 'journaling' something that I am finding easier & easier to do as I go along. And here is a closeup with my journaling. I just love Kraft & adore textures with it, so misted & doodled & affixed bits & bobs, & enjoyed the whole process.

Thank you for taking a peek.

Long time..no blogging

2011-11-24T13:54:00.000+11:00

I have been on a marvellous retreat with the lovely ScrapBoutique gals the weekend before last - here I am with the amazing Leanne. What a top weekend!

And then a trip up to Brissie to see my grand daughter Tashi's Year 12 Graduation, & then see her all dressed up for her Formal as well. Spent some lovely time with Jadie & her Pete & all the Willis clan too.

Then on Sunday night - The Moody Blues in concert!

So got to get into the scrapping again soon...or I will be left behind!!

I will also catch up on my blog reading too...just been out of time lately!

Wine, women & song.........

2011-11-07T17:49:00.000+11:00

Diva Demand for an extra 6 Bonus Points - try & work the following into your LO

1. Fruit or grapes on your page = 1 point

2. Wine glass &/or bottle on your page = 2 points

3. A bow = 3 points

Here is my page, using photos of Jade & her friends at Mde Tussards

Hope you can join in this month too.

WANTED - Movie Extras at FS2S

2011-11-04T06:00:00.000+11:00

Looking for Movie Extras for 2012

Hi Ladies!

I'm looking for some new 'Movie Extras' for 2012, if you think this would appeal to you, please email me a link to your blog and attach a few of your favourite layouts to shazzaalleyes@hotmail.com.

Being a 'Movie Extra gives you a chance to showcase your stuff, comment on entries, and vote at the end of the month.

I would love to see some new ladies join in!!

Cheers Shazza

Home for the Holidays

2011-11-02T08:23:00.000+11:00

What a great poster as inspiration at From Screen to Scrap...& here is mine following the criteria -

For an extra 6 bonus points :)

1) Journal in white pen = 1 pt
2) Use the word 'HOME' in your title = 2 pts
3) Use a photo of a family gathering = 3 pts

Here is all the Clark cousins in 1985 after a big family day outing at Minnie Waters...no one wanted to go home!! Too much fun!

Do join in here- it is always great with prizes galore!

Til next time! xx

In the Garden with KIU

2011-10-31T17:56:00.001+11:00

This month the gals over at Kraft It Up have given us players a lovely choice of either Monochromatic - a style I love, or Minimalistic - another fab style or Vintage/Romantic/Shabby Chic....so that was my choice for this page. I used a shot of this gorgeous Camellia, & just enjoyed stitching & hand cutting & layering.

I have taken a few closeup shots & added, just for that detail. I of course used marvellous Kraft - I love this medium...perfect just by itself, with some Websters Pages paper, Tattered Inspirations flowers & seam binding, Prima flower & Butterfly, Scrapware Chippie, Dew Drop ink & my new sewing machine stitches.

Happy Scrapping to you xxxxxx

Cherish at Card & a Half

2011-10-30T12:22:00.000+11:00

A lovely sketch by Helen's sponsor this month, Tracey at Platypus Creek Stamping & Craft gave me food for thought, so enjoyed this little card, using stamps & a doily, some chipboard, bling & a Prima flower.

Join in too if you like!

An early Merry Christmas!

2011-10-28T10:45:00.000+11:00

I really enjoy making Christmas cards, & Helen Card & a Half Challenge Blog has an Extra # 5 challenge. The criteria wis to make 2 cards using the same papers, in different ways. I have used this great Websters Page's paper, with some hand cutting to add extra roses to the floral Christmas card, & a big green bow & some coloured hessian on the other. Very usable cards, that certainly wont go astray. If you would like you can join in too - just head here.

Thanks for looking...

In the pink....

2011-10-23T08:08:00.000+11:00

What a great weekend it is for a CC over at ScrapBoutique...and it is celebrating Girls Weekend...so here is my pinks LO of my lovely Jadie Joy way back in 1984. I was sent a whole bag of glorious embellies from Jan, & I have used lots here, plus a piece of Pandora ribbon & some stamping with my new La Blanche stamp...I love it!

My next LO was to use Leanne's inspiration -

and I used all the fabulous colours & had a great time with Tashi's last school photo

I made a little flower & I had been given a lovely kit by my dear friend Shazza, & used a few bits & bobs from it, plus a Sandie Daisy.

I hope you are well & happy out there,

Boo hoo.....

2011-10-19T17:38:00.000+11:00

There are so few LO's for this month at ARTastic & also at From Screen 2 Scrap, I am saddened...

But if you would like to work on a LO from the criteria, please do so & mention my name & a little giftie will come winging your way...easy peasy???

Pop over to ARTastic

and to From Screen 2 Scrap

Thanks friends,

Not a cross word

2011-10-18T18:32:00.001+11:00

Suddenly it is Week 7 of Passion for Fashion at ScrapBoutique!! Time flies when you are having fun - & aint that the truth!

Here is a great photo of Pete, Madi & Haydoss sitting at Sawtell. Love this photo that Jade took & the photo colouring is perfect! ....so with a fun time tearing & distressing & adding clothing labels & mesh, Basic Grey, MME & Kaisercraft papermy grungey LO was born.

Cheers,

Lovely blog award

2011-10-18T18:26:00.000+11:00

Thank you dear Lisa for this butterflying this lovely award to me...how sweet!

To accept the award, I must answer the following questions and then pass the award on to 10 other blogs

1. Name my favorite color/colors - RED!!

2. Name my favorite song – Somewhere over the rainbow, Billy Thorpe's version

3. Name my favorite dessert – Anything with lemon, & a dab of light sour cream..

4. What 'wizzes' me off at the moment? – Not enough time

5. My favorite pets – Scuzzi & Bob, Ferni, Dolby & Angel

6. Black or white? White

7. Biggest fear – Leaving this mortal coil too soon

8. Best feature - Making cakies!

9. Everyday attitude – Relax, breathe & drink water.

10. What is perfection? – Sitting on my back deck, on a warm day watching the trees in the valley

11. Guilty Pleasure- Not saying!!

12. When I am upset I... Get angry & then cry!

I would love to pass this blog award out to the following lovely gals :

Dale

Shazza

Leanne

Roxy

Clare

Leonie

Heather

Marg

Michelle

Paradise....

2011-10-17T20:50:00.000+11:00

What a fab sketch from Scrapville that I played with & created this page. I used some photos of Jade that were hanging in a frame at our old home. I took them out & realized how faded they were, but yet I love them this way. So I played with some perky greeny/yellow MME paper & I reckon that the photos really stand out on that colour.

I next worked on the Scrapville card sketch

And made this dreamy little card..all from scraps...

Thank you for peeking...

2011-10-16T10:10:00.001+11:00

The criteria for Jane's challenge at Soul Scrappers was to use a 12 x 12 page, & then squares or rectangles in a 10 x 10 on that page....so bits & bobs of paper & material with some machine stitching, & a great photo of Harry, the Drill Man & voila, hey presto a LO is born. Great challenge - thanks Jane!

Cheers,

Isabelle Garland

2011-10-15T07:31:00.002+11:00

Here is my LO for Passion for Fashion at ScrapBoutique. The theme is 'Elegant' & I really think this photo of my mum in law taken when she was 19 really suits the criteria. I really enjoyed scrapping this one, & so grateful I had this photo to use.

This project has been marvellous, & we have had 6 challenges so far with 2 more to go - loving it all!

Thank you for looking.

Why So Serious??

2011-10-14T13:14:00.000+11:00

My dear little kiddies in 1982....both so amazing, but I wonder what they were both thinking??

This is a LO from one of Gwen's challenges at Soul Scrappers - paper tearing, & I really had fun with it too plus a great BG Hopscotch kit.

Hope you are all scrapping happily too.