Sweet Moments @ Arci-scraps

 

This is the Archi-scraps November challenge & the theme is TRANSPORT.

So I used a photo from 1974, of me being one of the Jacaranda Princesses in Grafton.

The Jacaranda Festival is a long running festival, celebrating all the beautiful Jacaranda trees blossoming.

Here is my dad driving me & my little attendants along with the float procession.

Dad loved this Ford Falcon!

I have layered & found all sorts of matching ephemera....& loved working on this page.

Great challenge!

Hugs xx

 

Yum @ Archi-scraps

Joining in with this fun inspiration over at Archi-scraps this month..

 

It is part of a roof feature by Gaudi, in Spain.

We want you to USE MOSAICS OR CRACKLE.
This could be cut squares, serendipity squares,in fact any type of mosaic!

I really like this - a very clever piece!

So here is my page using a pretty Pippi photo

I used some paper scraps, as well as some packaging torn up in to little squares along with some Basic Grey shapes.

I also stamped a lovely Studio Calico pineapple & coloured with my new chameleons - thought it suited the theme too.

Thanks for a great challenge.

Hugs xx

2 cards for Archi-Scraps

Well this is an odd looking building - I wonder where it is?

It is the inspiration for September for Archiscraps, & I have decided to make 2 cards using the criteria of USE LAYERS and /or CORRUGATED CARDBOARD.

Here they are -

My first card ' May all your wishes come true' is made up of 'scraps' from my left over paper drawer, & some older round stickers, plus flowers...it is my friends birthday soon, & I know she will like this one.

And my 2nd card, also uses scraps from that drawer too.....I love scrapping with scraps!

 

Thank you for a great challenge,

Hugs xx

 

Picture Perfect - Crossover Challenge

This month at Archi-scraps and Mystical Scrapbooks 

they are sharing this sketch inspiration & the theme PETS in their 

first Crossover Challenge

Here is the sketch

This sketch is optional

and here is my page - about my 3 kitties...

I even received happy mail last week with kitty cat stamps, so add to add them on my LO!

Lovely challenge...thanks to both Archi-scraps & Mystical..

Hugs xx

 

Awesome Fun Adventure @ Archi-scraps

I am very very lucky to be a Guest Designer over at Archi-scraps this month, with this fantastic inspiration..

It really appealed to my senses.

So here is my page....using photos of Jade at Edinburgh Castle when we were holidaying there at New Years 2006. Loved the sandstone sentry boxes...

I love working on mixed media backgrounds & tried to recreate the background on watercolour paper, of that fabulous building...

I used lots of Heidi Swapp products & some great scrap paper too....

I also used some Fancy Pants  tags...I just love them...

Do let me know in a comment below, if you join in with Archiscraps this month & I will send you out a RAK of goodies!! 

Great idea??

Hugs xx 

 

99c Dreams at CSI & Archiscraps

Well here is a great collaboration between CSI & Archiscraps...& I felt well enough to join in!

What an inspiration....

THE SCHEME - PLEASE USE ALL 5 COLORS

• periwinkle purple - 148.140.191
• bright pink - 240.141.170
• white - 254.252.253
• pale periwinkle purple - 227.223.238
• olive green - 163.1663.99

EVIDENCE - CHOOSE AT LEAST 2 CLUES

• scallops
• flowers
• hearts
• architectural accents
• clouds
• paint
• wood
• decorative borders
• metal
• punches

TESTIMONY - CHOOSE AT LEAST 1 CLUE

• Topic: Journal about home.
• Prompt Idea: Choose a Fairy Tale Journal Prompt.
• Presentation: Use a heart-shaped journaling spot, or add hearts to your journaling.
• Writing Format: Journal from two different points of view.
• Inspiration Words: heart, quaint, bloom-- use these as inspiration for your journaling, not just as a title.

I love it.....

So here is my page using some photos of Jade as 'Queen of Hearts'..

 

 I have used some fabulous Typo paper, along with Prima flowers, Bo Bunny metals, Little B Washi, Prima stamps & Dew Drop inks & of course my Zig writer.

Well thanks for looking, & happy scrapping to you.

Hugs xx

Say Cheese Please

Here is a fabulous MIM sketch 37 sketch by Leslie over at The Memory Nest

So I had to work on it...didn't I?? :)

I used photos taken on Sunday 19 April, when my brother & his wife, & my sister came to visit me - just to see how I am going....

Thanks for a lovely challenge...I had fun with lots of Simple Stories embellies, & paper scraps.

I will also join in with this LO across at Archi-scraps & here is their criteria -


Our challenge this month is based on this photo and our extra challenge is to put something at an angle on your page (ie not straight)

 

Lots of my LO's have angled bits & I believe this one suits it well!

Hugs xx

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

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

 

When I grow up @ Archiscraps

Joining in with Archi-scraps this month with a LO based on this image...

and the requirements are clouds.

Isn't this the most fantastic Melbourne home...I have actually watched an item on TV on the building of this - I think it is marvellous!

So here is my page all about young me

The photo isn't a good one in quality, but it is a fantastic record as there were so few photos taken back then.

I had fun using this gorgeous gold pp, vellum & bits & bobs.

I have also entered this page over at Soul Scrappers FS2S challenge as well.

Hugs xx

 

Wet Washing @ Archi-scraps

I saw the criteria & inspiration over at Archi-scraps, & smiled at those amazing building & also this song popped in my head....

well it usually does, 

a daily song at the clothes line for me! :)

Firstly the picture for inspiration..

 - isn't it amazing! 

The CRITERIA is to use a song title.

So here is my LO...

 So with a chuckle, I have used a little preschool song, that is so apt at my home as it is so windy here!

Hugs 

 

Must Be Love @ Archi-scraps

Joining in this month across at Archi-scraps, with this fabulous inspiration.

 

And some of you might like to try Chip it colour scheme for our picture. Don't forget the bling.

So here is my page

I have chosen to use these photo's of my Jade & her gorgeous engagement ring, along with most of the Chip It colours & a gorgeous bling frame. I have used a KC chevron template on my cream CS, then paper scraps & some PL cards to make the layers. Also some transparencies from LYB...I have a 'thing' for transparencies at the moment!

This is a tremendous challenge, thanks Julene & the DT's!

Hugs xx

Tobermory @ Archi-scraps

Isn't this just a great inspirational photo! This is the challenge this month over at Archi-scraps .

OUR EXTRA CRITERIA IS MISTING.

So here is my page using a photo of Tobermory my sister Judith took... this is my last month on the Archi-scraps DT - it has been a pleasure to work with the fabulous team.

I really had fun with mists & masks with this one....

I hope you join in, as this is a tremendous challenge.

Hugs xx

Debi

Norfolk Glory at Archi-scraps

Welcome to another fun filled month at Archiscraps.
On the other side of the world, spring has sprung.
Here in Australia we are going into autumn and the days are starting to get cooler.It is a nice time of year.
Here is something fresh and green for this month's stimulus picture -

and can you guess what the extra criteria is????

TRIANGLES

 

Use triangles on your layout however you like.

When you link up please describe where the triangles are.

 

Our prize this month is from SCRAPPERS GARDEN  

 

So here is my take on the inspiration..

My triangles are used as embellies to enhance these lovely Norfolk Island photos.

Hope you can join in this month!

Hugs,

DebiJ

Opening Doors

I loved this photo from the moment I saw it...I was so inspired! 

This is the March inspiration at Archi-scraps  

THEN I found out we are collaborating with  

CSI Scrapbooking & we will all be CSI March Special Agents for this Special Case File 

- so woo hoo, I was thrilled!!!

The criteria for Archi-scraps is striped borders.

And here is my page using the CSI criteria too...

 

I have used the 6 colours of the colour palette

Evidence - strips, decorative border, achitechtural elements, clouds, & zig zags.

Testimony - I have documented about a print of doors, I bought from one of our local 'cheap shops' Crazy Clarks.

My journaling reads...

I have owned red doors, blue doors, old brown doors, glass doors & wooden doors. My son in laws architecture company is called 'Red Door Architecture'.

Welcome - come inside - lovely to see you!

Hello

No thank you

Oh for me!

Open Sesame..

my front door sayings

I have a fascination with front doors.

Coloured, woooden. 1.2 doors, big & little, metal doors on castles, homes, sheds, outhouses,commercial buildings, glass, old new, with handles, hooks, knobs & studs, well lit & numbered. They let you know where you are!

Then I found this el-cheapo print & it hangs proudly on my hall wall for all to see!

Safe & secure it keeps out the heat & the cold & the strong winds & blinding rain.

Open wide, come inside to my home.

Do come & join us at Archi-scraps for this fabulous & awesome challenge challenge!

Hugs xx