Baking - I Made That!

My daughters love cooking! my eldest prefers if we just leave her too it, so she can do it "all by myself". Last year at school they ran a 6 week "elective" class were students could select from a range of activities including cooking, sewing, orienteering and woodwork. I helped take the cooking class and Rachael did cooking - along with a few other girls and lots of hungry boys lol! This photo shows the cupcakes she made and decorated on one of the days.

I've used the January '14 half tart kit from Lime Tart for this layout. I chose a piece of patterned paper from the kit that already had a lovely floral pattern on one corner.

I left this floral pattern exposed and further embellished it with some of the coloured pearls from the kit. 

There were some other flowers and labels in the papers so I fussy cut them and layered them and used them to embellish the title (I used alphas from a previous kit). I had a metal charm from my stash and attached it with some twine also from a previous kit.

I layered some strips of paper underneath my photo along with a tag and a glassine bag from a previous kit. The black sequin arrow from this kit adds a striking touch. 

I used some stamps from Kellie Stamps "[I made that]", "Yum", "yup, I baked that", and "[food shot] from the Food Shot stamp set.  

In addition to the Jan'14 Half Tart kit from the Lime Tart store I've used Studio Calico wood veneer circle words, star burst and hearts; Studio Calico wood veneer house; and a tag & metal charm from my stash.

Thanks so much for stopping by
Crafty Hugs xx

I'ts Still Christmas!

I'm still catching up on my Christmas SMASH*ing and scrapbooking - perhaps I will never catch up! These 2 pages are in my Holiday SMASH* folio and include photos from when we set up our Christmas tree.

On the LH page I first sprayed a stencil (TCW script star bits) with green Dylusions ink on the page. I matted a gold paper doilie under the photos then added a green bitty blooms, a micros feathers (sprayed with green Colorshine), Freckled Fawn dew drops gold arrow, and a green crocheted doilie, all from D-Lish Scraps.  

I added die cuts from Pink Paislee Snow Villiage collection; Studio Calico wood veneer tree and bird; and used some stamps from Kellie Stamps - "oh christmas tree", "christmas time is beaut" and the star image from the Christmas Tradition stamp set. I also added some twine, washi, and alphas from my stash. 

I sprinkled some green star mini sequins across the page then glued them to the page with Crystal Effects and using a Clever Sequin Pick-up Pencil to place the sequins.  

On the RH page I first sprayed with green Dylusions ink. Then I layered a bag, a shipping tag, and a Christmas Journal-it underneath the 2 photos.  

Other D-Lish Scraps embellishments I used on the page included a white bitty blooms, red polkadot button, freckled fawn paperclips - silver, red crochet flowers,  green sequin string, and green star mini sequins.

I used some stamps from Kellie Stamps - "jingle Bells" and "ho ho ho" from from the Christmas 2012 stamp set. I used the SMASH* holiday roller date stamp, Prima wood veneer tree, and I added some twine, washi, and enamel dots from my stash. 

Thanks so much for stopping by
Crafty Hugs xx 

At The Beach!

I just love Christmas!! But I will have to admit that after the rush of the big day and all the related SMASH*ing and scrapping I really enjoy doing some non-Christmas crafting. It is summer time here in Australia so fresh summery paper colours are very refreshing! As I'm typing this post it is new years eve and about 35degC outside. I can hear my youngest daughter squeeling with delight as she plays in the paddle pool outside.

This is the last month of Lime Tart kits as the store will close down and the end of January. I just love this store and I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on their design team working with an amazing group of ladies. But we are certainly going out with a bang and the range of January kits is gorgeous!

I've used the January '14 half tart kit from Lime Tart for this layout. I've gone with a circle theme for this beach page. I started with a background of white cardstock that I sprayed with a blue chalkboard mist and used a Prima circles mask.

 I used my Big Shot to cut a heap of different sized circles from a selection of the patterned papers in the kit. I clustered a range of the circles and a paper doilie (also sprayed with the blue mist)  underneath my photos and added some strips of paper as well. I added another strip of patterned paper across the bottom of the page as well as more circles in the top left and bottom right.

There are some gorgeous label stickers in the kit so I added one at the bottom for some journalling. Some of the patterned papers lend themselves to fussy cutting so I did this for the "and this was the best part" label. I added some alphas from a previous kit for the title and used a gorgeous blue sequin arrow from this kit (there are 3 blue and 3 black in the kit - yummy!). I then dotted lots of blue pearls over some of the smaller misted circles. 

In addition to the Jan'14 Half Tart kit from the Lime Tart store I've used Stampin' Up! white cardstock; Studio Calico wood veneer flowers, diamonds and boat; Pebbles roller date stamp; D-lish Scraps Motex tape writer and blue tape; October Afternoon Woodland Park button; APOCD flair; and white paper doilie, from my stash. I also added some polaroid diecuts made using my Cameo.

Thanks so much for stopping by
Crafty Hugs xx

Kellie Stamps January 2014 Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Kellie Stamps 1 January 2014 Blog Hop!!

This month there are 5 clear stamp sets, 6 wood mount stamps, wooden flair and metal flair being released at Kellie Stamps!! The wood and metal flair are so awesome - they coordinate with some of the stamps and are my favourite embellishments to use on SMASH* and scrapbook pages.

This hop showcases this new range of products - it is full of inspiration and there are prizes to be won ... yay!!! So hop along with us and enjoy the ride!

If you have come from the amazingly talented Jodie then you are right on track. If not you should go to the very start with Kellie.

Today I've got a few SMASH* pages to show you. The first is from my Holiday SMASH* folio where I'm documenting Christmas 2013. To tell the truth I'm way behind in this documentation process and this page is for November when our two Elf on a Shelf's arrived.

On these pages I've used a heap of products from Kellie Stamps : the "You are absolutely amazing" wood mount stamp from the new release; two wooden flair (you are amazing and the triangles); as well as "Elf on the shelf 2013", "the elf", and "Cheeky" from the Elf mini 2013 stamp set.

One of the things I love about the wood mount stamps is that they are always ready to go for those phrases or quotes that you use all the time. 

I'm a lover of all wood veneer embellishments and I love that these coordinate with the stamp sets!

I've also used a heap of die cuts from Pink Paislee Snow Villiage collection; Studio Calico tree, star and heart wood veneer; Prima house and Joy wood veneer; APOCD elf flair; SMASH* holiday roller date stamp; and paper doilies, twine, chevron bag, button, enamel dots and tag from my stash.

My next page is from my 365 SMASH* folio that I'm using to document 2013. I do about 6 pages per month. I'm still back at September but I will catch up, I will, I will!!

On these 2 pages I've used more of the new release stamps from Kellie Stamps: "Happy Camper", "having so much fun" and the row of triangles from the Summer 2014 stamp set; "Keen as mustard" and "cool bananas" from the Photo bomb set; "you little rippa" and "you little bewdy" from the Australia day 2014 stamp set.

I've used some papers, kraft bag/tag and wooden moustache's from a Movember Tart kit from Lime Tart - raising money to support mens health!

I've also used Studio Calico boat, arrow and chevron wood veneer; Prima leaf wood veneer; and paper doilies, twine, chevron bag, flair, enamel dots and tag from my stash.

My SMASH* books always get very thick and can be difficult to photograph so I took this photo to show how I lift up one side of my book!

Next on the hop is the talented Sue so hop on over for more fabulous inspiration! 

It wouldn't be a blog hop without a giveaway would it! 
Kellie is giving away a selection of products from the January 2014 release (see her post for all the details). To be in the running to win this you need to leave a comment on ALL the people/blogs on this hop. You have until midnight 5th January (Australian eastern time).

Here is a full list of the other blogs on the hop so be sure to check them out!!

Kellie
Natalie
Aimee
Jodie
Karyn << You are Here
Sue

Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

12 days of Craftmas winner!

Thankyou all for joining in on our 12 days of Craftmas!

I've randomly drawn a winner from my comments and the lucky person is
Sue D
Congratulations Sue!!
I will contact you soon to organise mailing of your prize.

Jessica's Favourite Christmas Ornament!

My youngest daughter loves teddy bears and soft toys. She has so many but she still wants every new one she sees. They are all very special to her and if one goes missing then there are many tears. Brown teddy bears are her favourite and I have one that is dressed as an angel with wings and is a decoration for the Christmas tree. The photo on this page is of her adoring this special ornament.

I've used the December '13 full tart kit from Lime Tart for this layout. Many of the papers in this kit are shades of red so I thought I would make this a "red" page. I started with a background of white cardstock that I splattered with red Dylusions ink. I then added a strip of patterned paper across the top of the page.

Then I clustered a number of layers of the patterned papers, a white paper doilie, and one of the red tags (in a glassine bag from a previous kit), under my photo. 

I added a red resin flower and enamel dots around the photo and across the page. I also used the Studio Calico alpha stickers for my title.

I cut out some banner shapes and attached them to the plastic tabs in the kit. I then added 2 of the candy cane brads and threaded twine through the banner and canes.  

In addition to the Dec'13 Full Tart kit from the Lime Tart store I've used Stampin' Up! white cardstock and scallop edge punches; Kellie Stamps "you make me smile" from the Just for you stamp set; Studio Calico flair and 3D diecut from the Magical collection; and white paper doilie, red twine & red sequin strip from my stash.

Thanks so much for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx

The Christmas Pageant!

I'm using my Holiday SMASH* folio to document Christmas 2013 for our family (and all the related events that lead up to it!). The first event was the Adelaide Christmas Pageant which was held at the start of November. It was perfect weather and we arrived very early to get a fantastic viewing spot. This is one of our family traditions and we have many special memories.

On the LH page I've added a silver paper doilie, a shipping tag,  a small velum bag,  a white bitty blooms, a micros feathers (sprayed with silver Colorshine), and a today speech bubble, all from D-Lish Scraps. I used my Motex tape writer and some green tape to write the title. 

I added some papers from the Studio Calico Magical collection, velum die cuts from Pink Paislee Snow Villiage collection; and used some stamps from Kellie Stamps - "Joy" from the Christmas Tradition stamp set and "hohoho" from the Christmas 2013 stamp set. I also added some twine, washi, enamel dots and a flower from my stash.

On the RH page I've layered 4 photos on a white paper doilie along with more paper strips from the Studio Calico Magical collection. 

I've then added a heap of D-Lish Scraps embellishments including and a white bitty blooms, a micros feathers (sprayed with silver Colorshine), Freckled Fawn dew drops gold arrow, Freckled Fawn wood chips heart, and red star mini sequins. I use a Clever Sequin Pick-up Pencil to place the sequins on the page. I used my Motex tape writer and some green tape to write the title. 

I added die cuts from Pink Paislee Snow Villiage collection (the pennants and the present); and used some stamps from Kellie Stamps - the handing ornaments from the Christmas 2013 stamp set. I used the SMASH* holiday roller date stamp, and I added some twine and enamel dots from my stash. 

Thanks so much for stopping by
Crafty Hugs xx 

A Christmas Family Portrait!

Every year I try and remember to take a Christmas family portrait (with the Santa hats on hehehe). The girls constantly make funny faces so I take a few shots like that (yes we all like to get in on that act) then we take a nice one - what do you think??

I've used the December '13 full tart kit from Lime Tart for this layout. After I had decided on my photo placement I tore 2 pieces of the MME Mistletoe Magic patterned paper as shown then adhered them to a piece of matching cardstock from my stash. 

Then I clustered a number of layers of the patterned papers, and one of the red tags, under my photos. 

I used a stocking punch to make the stockings at the bottom of the page and I attached them (along with some twine and a bell from my stash) with the plastic tabs in the kit.  

I added some of the sticker elements and alphas across the page, as well as some of the resin flowers and enamel dots.

In addition to the Dec'13 Full Tart kit from the Lime Tart store I've used Stampin' Up! stocking punch; D-lish Scraps Motex tape writer and clear tape; Kellie Stamps "Santa define good" and "I've been good[ish]" from the Christmas 2012 stamp set; Studio Calico tree and starburst wood veneers, and coloured cardstock, gold sequin string, twine, and a bell from my stash. 

Thanks so much for stopping by
Crafty Hugs xx

The 12 Days of Craftmas - Day 7!

Woo Hoo! The 12 days of Craftmas is here!! 

I'm so excited to be part of this group of amazingly talented Ladies and I hope we can give you some crafty Christmas inspiration!!

We are already up to Day 7 of this blog hop. If you have missed the first few then check them out here
Dec 10: Lizzie
Dec 11: Cassandra
Dec 12: Damaris
Dec 13: Carisa
Dec 14: Shemaine
Dec 15: Kellie

On to my Crafty project. I just love to SMASH*. More recently I seem to have spent more time Scrapbooking but I was really just waiting for the Holiday SMASH* folio to become available in Australia so that I could start documenting our Christmas. Well, mine only arrived just over a week ago so I have lots of catching up to do!

These are 2 pages in the Holiday folio. I had to take 2 photos because there was a plastic page between them and I haven't decided what to do with that yet. The LH page already had a place to document your "Top 10 Christmas tunes" - what a great idea! I listed my favourites and left the page at that. That's what I love about SMASH*ing - there are no rules! And I love the unique and often quirky pages that you have to work with. 

My photos were taken at Santa's Magic Cave in Adelaide where we took our daughter for the first time.The RH page was already a lot busier with a red chevron background so I kept my embellishments simpler.  I layered a bag & tag, white paper doilie and lots of diecuts from the Pink Paislee Snow Village collection. I love the gold colour and all the velum! 
The angel was from a packet of metal Christmas embellishments I found at a "Bed, Bath and Table" shop - I'm always on the lookout :)

I also used a heap of alphas, stamps, wood veneer, washi, tags, flowers and twine from my stash.

So if you are looking for a quick and easy way to document December and the Christmas period I would thoroughly recommend you try a SMASH* folio.

It wouldn't be a blog hop without a giveaway would it! 
I'm giving away an envelope filled with some of my favourite goodies for SMASH*ing . This prize is on offer for anyone worldwide.

In order to enter please be a follower of my blog and leave me a comment telling me your favourite Christmas song! Entries will close on 22 December.

There are also more prizes being given away on the other "12 days of craftmas" posts - please make sure you follow the entry instructions!

Here is a full list of the other blogs on the hop so be sure to check them out over the coming days!!
Dec 10: Lizzie
Dec 11: Cassandra
Dec 12: Damaris
Dec 13: Carisa
Dec 14: Shemaine
Dec 15: Kellie
Dec 16: Karyn  << You are Here!! 
Dec 17: Cassie
Dec 18: NormaJean
Dec 19: Kate
Dec 20: Kristy D
Dec 21: Judy R

Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

Elf On A Shelf!

Do you have an Elf at your house at the moment? This year we are lucky enough to have two - Elfie and Sparkle! They arrived the morning after we set up our Christmas tree and have caused great excitement ever since. Every morning my youngest searches the house to find the new adventures of the elves :)

I started this page by spraying a stencil (TCW script star bits) with green Dylusions ink and adding splatters across a white page. 

Once this had dried I added some strips of various MME Mistletoe Magic papers along the top and under where the photos were going. I layered a white paper doilie under the photos and stuck them all down.

I used some stamps from Kellie Stamps - "funny little elf" and "elf on the shelf 2013" from the Elf mini 2013 stamp set. I also added a flair from A Piece of Cake Designs "Elf boy".

I added some D-lish Scraps embellishments, specifically Freckled Fawn dew drops arrows and enamel dots, Freckled Fawn wood chips arrow and heart, green polkadot button, cream Forget me nots, green sequin string, blue cherry blossom, white azalea, blue Dyed Wooden Button, white mini daisies, and some green mini sequins. I use a Clever Sequin Pick-up Pencil to place the sequins on the page.

Lastly I added a title using some alphas from my stash, and included the date using my Pebbles roller date stamp.

Thanks so much for stopping by
Crafty Hugs xx