Pass the Page - Big Blog Hop & Prizes

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

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....

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...

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...

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

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!

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,

Friendship

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

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...

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

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

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

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!

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

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?