One hump or 2 @ Archi-scraps

Been a while since I scrapped, so it was fabulous to be able to this morning...

And I have chosen Archi-scraps fabulous challenge..

The criteria this month is to use only Black, White and Grey. (You may use a coloured photo)

So here is my page...

Our fabulous OS trip in 2005/2006 to meet up with Jade, met with lots of laughter &

 fun signs...

Thank you for a fab challenge Julene...I loved it.

Hugs xx

Lucky Me @ Auzz Trinklets N Krafts

I have been lucky enough to find this fabulous scrapbooking spot called 

 Auzz Trinklets N Krafts.

And here is their first challenge...& it is fantastic!

Here is the 1st opening challenge from Auzz Trinklets N Krafts, this month we want to see the colors from the Inspiration Pic on your project . Please keep in mind that all challenges here at Auzz Trinklets are OPEN papercraft, as long as you projects uses paper as the base and your project fits the challenge theme you are eligible to enter.

The prize is sponsored by Auzz Trinklets N Krafts....

 

So using this glorious inspiration & this lovely photo of a Lily I had fun working on my page.

 

The paper is Grand Bazaar by Basic Grey...& I just LOVE it all...funny how that can work sometimes, dont you think?

My journaling reads -

After my nasal operation my dear friend Sue bought me a bunch of flowers - these beautiful & very highly perfumed Lilies.

As she gave them to me she said ' I forgot about how they would affect your nose!' We had a laugh & then they proudly stayed outside on the deck.

 

 

I used lots of bits & bobs in my stash including gold sequins, & gorgeous net from Leanne and Glimmermist too

Leanne also gave me these glorious vellum leaves & die cut stem made by her on her Silhouette.

 

Thank you for a lovely challenge Neha..

 

Do check out her shop..

Auzz Trinklets N Krafts.

 

Hugs xx

 

 

 

Twine @ Use Your Stuff

The challenge over at Use Your Stuff is

Challenge #175 - Twine

 

 

So here is my card...

I used 3 colours of twine inside the card, so it shows through the die cut holes in the front. 

I also added twine to my buttons...and a sticker button that says 'For He's A Jolly Good Fellow'.

 

A happy & cheery card, me thinks!

Hugs xx

 

 

Happy & Carefree @ The Memory Nest

Playing across at The Memory Nest with this fabulous Make it Monday sketch...

Another great one from Leslie

So here is my page take...I use 8.5 x 11

Isn't she divine!! heheheh - but she is!

And this wonderful Pinkfresh paper, courtesy of my lovely scrapping friend Leanne.

Hugs xx

Guest Designer @ Sketchy Boards!!

The lovely Heidi Williams asked me to be a March Guest Designer over at Sketchy Boards Challenge

and just look at this amazing sketch inspiration..........

and colour & style inspiration...

so marrying these two up, here is my LO..

Oh I just loved working on this old photo & the inspiration...

 

This is fabulous pp with texture paste and Heidi Swapp mists & lots of fun in between!

I hope you can join in with this great challenge this month...pop on over to Sketchy Boards Challenge.

Hugs xx

Sweet Summer Sunshine

Here is a fabulous challenge at 1 2 3 Get Scrappy...as usual I must say.. I love these 

tic tac toes!

 

I chose the top line for my page....

Sunshine, Hand Drawn Stitches & Hearts 

 

Now before I add the details...disclaimer...my photo of this page is poor, sorry.  We are in the throes of Tropical Cyclone Marcia...well, the very wet bit & there is 

no proper light to take the photo.

I have also used a very old photo & worked my page around the 'retro' look as I have been doing lately. It is great scrapping the oldies!

I have used fabulous white cardstock, & inked some lovely yellow ink across then used all my scraps on here....

Along with a cluster of die cuts....I love buying them, but dont seem to add them to my page often...that's weird hey!!

I have also made this page with Scrap Africa in mind too.  

Their challenge is 'Die cut Delights'

My die cuts are from Ruby Rock-it & Amy Tangerine.

Thank you for looking..

Hugs xx

 

Love @ Fusion

A wonderful challenge across at Fusion Card Challenge once again...

 

And here is my card..

I have used the wonderful white Bazzill card as my base - I just love its texture, & used 2 stencils & gesso, then 3 gorgeous Heidi Swapp mists to begin the colouring...

I used some die cut leaves I purchased off Ebay last year...I think I had better buy my own die now.

Using a lovely KC woodgrain scrap & a cork embellie, & some older flowers & bling I am happy with this card...this one will be easy to give away!

Hugs xx

 

Together @ CASology

This weeks challenge at CASology is

and I love mono's!

I have used lovely Bazzill white card as my base, then used one of my lovely stencils & texture paste (cos I love it)...and (im)patiently waited for it to dry.

 I then added another circular punched layer, along with a Card Topper mailed to me by the wonderful Clare Earl from the UK.  Added some Kaisercraft bling & Prima flower & voila!

I think this monochrome card will come in handy very soon...

Thank you for looking.

Hugs xx

Live for the Moment @ Use Your Stuff

Challenge #173 - Circles

at Use Your Stuff

And here is my soft & romantic card..using circles...

I have used Kraft as my base, with that delightful vellum from the Beautiful Chic range, Crate Paper Short Story pp so little wood veneer hearts that a lady I know makes, washi tape & little sparkly hearts from some old stickers in the drawer.

I loved making this card  - it lifted my spirits.

Thank you for a lovely challenge,

& hugs xx

Love @ Feeling Sketchy

I have had a quiet morning at home as my FIL died earlier & my hubby is at the hospital..sad times for sure.

So I had to work on a card & thought that my sketch at Feeling Sketchy was just the one to do...

I really love designing sketches & when I am well I will start to design more..

So here is my card...a sort of Valentine's card....

These are beautiful flowers I purchased from Wild Orchid Crafts in the UK...fantastic aren't they & the freight to Australia was very reasonable.

Hugs to you xx

Grand Parents @ The Memory Nest

Playing along this time with the fabulous Crystal Schneider sketch at The Memory Nest, plus also TBT (Throw Back Thursday)...

I have just sat & worked on this LO as a tribute to my Father-in-law who passed away early this morning...he is now with Norn. 

My Pete has been at the hospital most of the time this last week, & our niece Tam was with him when he passed. So now the saddest time of the funeral will come....

This is an old photo from 1985 when my hubby & his twin & their sister & all of us met for a picnic lunch at Minnie Waters..

I have used a selection of paper offcuts here....all in my stash....

Here is the sketch which I have turned 90deg.

Hugs xx

Me @ Archiscraps

What about this fabulous photo for inspiration.....this one is at Archi-scraps for February.

 

How amazing to have this staircase in your own home!

So I have been playing with watercolour paper & paints & lots of flourishy blings

 

Lots of flowers & leaves & great papers.....

This one is going on my scrap wall....

 

Why dont you join in too?

Hugs  xx

 

Love @ CASology

Joining in with this fabulous inspiration at CASology...isn't it fabulous?

So I had to join in!

I used some brilliant paper 'We Are Memory Keepers' Love Notes, on top of my Kraft card

some lovely washi tape 

along with this 2Crafty chippie word. I coated my 'love' chippie with glue, then used 3 Glimmermist colours over the top & let it dry...just gives a different finish dont you think?  Then I highlighted parts of the word with my gold Posca pen.

design defined:

Create your own image and keep the sentiment in the middle of the card for a unique CAS design.

It was lovely to scrap this card this morning.

Thank you for a great challenge.

Hugs xx

Complete Love @ Fusion Card Challenge

PROCEDURES:
1. Play with just the sketch challenge.
2. Play with just the inspiration photo challenge.
3. Or you can create FUSION by combining BOTH challenges into one card.
4. Use the challenge graphic and link back to Fusion in your post.
5. Please read the other considerations on the Our Rules Page before playing along.

 

What a fabulous challenge that I couldn't pass by!

Here is my card..

I have flipped the sketch & used triangles & not cirles...a classic sketch, but had to jiggle it, as I always do!

 

I have used some fabulous gorgeous October Afternoon paper & a wonderful stencil with Texture paste, Glimmermist, Heidi Swapp mist, a gorgeous Jillibean Soup word, Posca pen, ah the fun of it!

 And a little closeup...

I had a nasal operation 3 weeks ago & have felt a bit dreadful, but making this card certainly perked me up! 
And what a fabulous card for hubby for Valentines Day!! We just exchange cards & a kiss, as a token of our years together.

Thank you again Fusion gals!

Hugs xx