Currently Me - Weeks 32-33!

I've just started subscribing to the My Paper Balloon embellishment kits. They are an Australian business and the kits cost $15.95 with $3 shipping within Australia. On these pages I've used the September kit called Lollipop! I managed to make 10 SMASH* pages using this kit, with only the addition of photos, journalling cards, stamps and sequins.

Here are two pages for the first half of August in my "Currently Me 2014" SMASH* journal. 

Other than the My Paper Balloon September embellishment kit I've used : Kellie Stamps stamps; Stampin' Up! Epic Day This and That Journal; Currently card (free digi download) from Kristin at Rukristin; Pebbles roller date stamp; and sequins from my stash.

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Crafty Hugs xx

Currently Me - Weeks 30-31!

Here are more pages for July in my "Currently Me 2014" journal. I've included photos just of me this time. The first photo was when we went ice skating - yes I can still do it (even though there were a few bum splats!!) The next photo was taken during an evening walk at the beach - I just love the sun-flare I captured!

Products I've used include:  Kellie Stamps "OMG" from the Awesome Flair set; Stampin' Up! Epic Day This and That Journal, washi tape, designer series paper, and stickers; Studio Calico wood veneer and cork arrows; Currently card (free digi download) from Kristin at Rukristin; Pebbles roller date stamp; Simple Stories stickers; roller stamps, paperclip and enamel dots from my stash..

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Crafty Hugs xx

3 Generations!

I'm so excited!!! Recently I had my first pages published in a magazine!!! yay!!! it was in Scrapbooking Memories Vol 17 No 1 (their facebook page is here). I also had a second page published - see here.

Although I have been on a number of DT over the years I had never considered publishing in magazines. I would recommend you all try if you are interested. You may not get in first time and you may only have 1 out of 2 or 3 (or more) accepted but the magazine publishes lots of different styles so "give it a go".

I've created this background using some Core'dinations cardstock (by Stampin' Up!) that I randomly sanded to give a distressed/aged look.

I printed my photo in black and white to keep with the vintage look. I layered some patterned papers (Stampin' Up!) and a tag under my photo then I added lots of amazing and fun embellishments from D-lish Scraps - including white, cream and brown Forget Me Nots, brown Cherry Blossoms, brown Cosmos Daisies, brown and cream Lilly's, small and large Metal flligree leaves, and Metal 6 petal filigree flower. 

I used some Amy Tangerine fabric thickers for my title. 

I've also used a shipping tag, paper doilie, white muslin and flat backed pearl from my stash. 

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Crafty Hugs xx

Currently Creative - Currently Me, Weeks 28-29!

Every Wednesday is a "Currently Creative Link-up" over on Kellie's Blog. To tell the truth I haven't been very creative lately - life hasn't allowed it. But I've got lots of plans!! 

Lately I have been working on my "Currently Me 2014" journal. My aim is to record weekly my own personal interests and activities with the aim of being able to reflect back over the months. Most of my scrapbooking tends to be about my girls and our family so this is something I do just for myself. I hope you all make time to Scrap/SMASH* or PL pages about yourself :) I'm keeping it simple, using papers etc from mainly 1 collection, using lots of stamps, and using relatively flat embellishments.

These pages are for the start of July. The first photo is of John, Jessica and myself on a family trip to the zoo. The other photo is of myself and Rachael - aww!!

Products I've used include: Stampin' Up! Epic Day This and That Journal, washi tape, designer series paper, and stickers; Studio Calico wood veneer; Currently card (free digi download) from Kristin at Rukristin; Pebbles roller date stamp; Simple Stories stickers; cork sheets, punches, roller stamps, and stickers from my stash..

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Crafty Hugs xx

My Frog!

My youngest daughter loves spending time out in the garden.She loves picking flowers and mixing up mud pies in her "cafe". On this day I found a frog in one of the pot plants. At first Jessica was hesitant to touch it but after I showed her that I could do it she was happy to try herself.

I've created this background using the Painting with Plastic technique and using range of pink and grey Dylusions colours. 

LAYOUT REMOVED AWAITING PUBLICATION

I've used lots of amazing and fun embellishments from D-lish Scraps: Wow word bubble wood veneer, pink pinwheel blooms, light pink and hot pink Sweetheart Blooms, hot pink Sweet Petites, watercolour script words flair, cupcake Corbett Creations Ply Icons, triangle and arrow D-lish Dots Enamels, pink Spiral Stamens, rainbow Bitty Bags, manilla Shipping Tags, Spool Top Sentiments, amd Arrow word tabs. 

 I've also used a Pebbles roller date stamp, Thickers and washi from my stash.

Thanks so much for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx

SMASH*ing July!

Today I have the last pages to show you from my SMASH*ing catch up using almost exclusively the Freckled Fawn July OHDEERME kit. Now I need to get on to August lol! These 2 pages are from July in my "SMASH*ing 2014" Journal (using the Tasty SMASH* folio). There are photos from a family day trip to Monarto Zoo - this is such an awesome zoo!! And also photos from a visit to see Granny and Poppa!

As well as the Freckled Fawn OHDEERME July kit I've also used: Freckled Fawn arrow, heart, speech bubble and emoticon wood veneers; Kellie Stamps Shapes stamp sets; and a selection of roller stamps (Pebbles, October Afternoon, Studio Calico, Dear Lizzy and Amy Tangerine).

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Crafty Hugs xx

Dare To Dream Big!

When we were driving a few weeks ago I looked back to see my daughter totally engrossed in her phone and a perfect halo of sunlight in the background - perfect photo opportunity!! And perfect for scrapping!!

I started my page by using a starburst stencil and a range of Heidi Swapp colorshine sprays (red -orange-yellow). I had sprayed the stencil over a page then I took the stencil and "stamped" it on another page - that is what I've used for this background.

I loved the background as it was and didnt want to cover it up so I used my "no paper" scrapbooking style and added just a few embellishments to highlight the photo and background.

I've used lots of amazing and fun embellishments from D-lish Scraps: The wood veneer are Freckled Fawn Wood Chip birds, music notes and hearts. I've also used yellow Forget Me Not, orange coloured wire, orange polkadot button, orange Rambling Roses, apricot Hand dyed muslin, orange Hand-Dyed Seam Binding,  and orange heart mini sequins. I've scattered the sequins across the page (to give a random look) then I dot glue next to them, then I use a Clever Sequin Pick-up Pencil to place the sequins on the glue - easy.  

I've used a KaiserCraft stamp for my title - I love these stamps!! 

Thanks so much for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx

Go-Karting!

Today I have 2 pages from July in my "SMASH*ing 2014" Journal (using the Tasty SMASH* folio).The photos were taken when we went Go-Karting recently. My girls just loved it!! Rachael was sliding around every corner and Jessica was saying "you can go faster Daddy" - just adorable!! I enjoyed the view from the sidelines - taking the photos lol!

Once again I've mainly used the Freckled Fawn OHDEERME July kit (I love this kit!!), I'm getting lots of mileage from everything in this kit :)  I've also used Kellie Stamps Shapes stamp sets; and a selection of roller stamps (Pebbles, October Afternoon, Studio Calico, Dear Lizzy and Amy Tangerine).

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Crafty Hugs xx

Ice Skating!

Today I have some SMASH* pages to share from July in my "SMASH*ing 2014" Journal (using the Tasty SMASH* folio). Once again I made the calendar using MS Word - A great way to record our daily activities.The photos were taken at our local Ice Arena during the recent school holidays. The girls hadn't been ice skating before but they had a fabulous time and weren't put off by falling over a few times! 

I've mainly used the Freckled Fawn OHDEERME July kit. The puffy heart stickers and the chipboard hearts  are adorable and I just love using the stamps from the kit. I've also used: washi and a paper doilie from my stash; and a selection of roller stamps (Pebbles, October Afternoon, Studio Calico, Dear Lizzy and Amy Tangerine).

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Crafty Hugs xx

She is so Creative!

Finally I've got an opportunity to do some blogging. I have had the flu for the past few weeks and it has really wiped me out! I havent had a flu like this for some time. Today is the first day of spring here. We had a glorious weekend of weather but the rain has returned today. 

Today I have 2 more pages from June in my "SMASH*ing 2014" Journal (using the Tasty SMASH* folio). The photos are of the amazingly creative scrapbooking and floral arranging of my youngest daughter - isnt she adorable :)

I've mainly used the Freckled Fawn OHDEERME July kit - I just love this kit. There are lots of fun chipboard diecuts that are perfect for SMASH*ing and the stamps can be reused on every page. The washi tape is quite wide so I've torn it in half longways and attached to my pages - I love the torn look! I've also used:  Kellie Stamps Shapes stamp sets; and a selection of roller stamps (Pebbles, October Afternoon, Studio Calico, Dear Lizzy and Amy Tangerine).

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Crafty Hugs xx

Long Weekend Away!

Today I have 2 more pages from June in my "SMASH*ing 2014" Journal (using the Tasty SMASH* folio). The photos were taken on a long weekend away with my family. My girls had so much fun spending time with their cousins, Aunties, Uncles and Grandparents - so did I :)

I've mainly used the Freckled Fawn OHDEERME July kit - it is such good value. The resin heart cameras are adorable and the icecream stamp is a favourite on many of my pages. I've also used: Freckled Fawn arrow and emoticon wood veneers; and a selection of roller stamps (Pebbles, October Afternoon, Studio Calico, Dear Lizzy and Amy Tangerine).

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Crafty Hugs xx

Our Farm!

Today I have 2 pages from June in my "SMASH*ing 2014" Journal (using the Tasty SMASH* folio). I made the calendar using MS Word - I like to record our daily activities this way. The photos were taken on a walk around our farm. We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful spot - Jessica loves to explore the old tree trunks and pretend she is a princess in her own castle!

I've mainly used the Freckled Fawn OHDEERME July kit (I love this kit!!), I'm getting lots of mileage from the stamps in this kit :)  I've also used Freckled Fawn cloud and emoticon wood veneers; Kellie Stamps Hello Arrows and Shapes stamp sets; and a selection of roller stamps (Pebbles, October Afternoon, Studio Calico, Dear Lizzy and Amy Tangerine).

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Crafty Hugs xx

Be The Best Version Of You!

A few weeks ago I showed a technique called Painting with Plastic as part of the D-Lish Scraps 5th Birthday Bonanza and Cybercrop weekend. Well, since then I have experimented more with this technique and just love to use it on most of my pages. I love the natural random watercolour look it gives - I cant seem to achieve this with a brush. 

On this page I've used a range of blue and teal Dylusions colours again (my favourite at the moment) with pops of green and lime. I love it - definitely my signature style. 

This would have to be one of my favourite layouts. I love the colours, the white space, the embellishments, all the stamping and of course the gorgeous photos of Rachael <3

The papers I have used are from the Studio Calico Printshop collection - fun cool and quirky patterns perfect for this layout!

I've used lots of amazing and fun embellishments from D-lish Scraps: Wow word bubble wood veneer, white blue and green bitty blooms, Pinkfresh Studio geotags and Navajo arrows Colourblock Wood Veneers, and teal and green pinwheel blooms, white Sweetheart Blooms, white and teal Sweet Petites and a blue Forget Me Not.

I've also used a heap of stamps from Kellie Stamps: including the Shapes stamp set and others . I added the date using a Pebbles roller date stamp. 

I've used a KaiserCraft stamp for my title - I love these stamps!! 

Thanks so much for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx

Hello Sunshine!

Today I have 2 more pages from May in my "SMASH*ing 2014" Journal (using the Tasty SMASH* folio). The first page is actually from my birthday - a cup of tea in bed with my girls! 3 peas in a pod we are!! The photo on the second page was taken at one of our local wildlife parks - patting a wallaby, how fun!!

I've mainly used the Freckled Fawn OHDEERME July kit. I really love the large wooden embellishments in the kit - I have used one as a title on these pages. There is also a fun stamp set which I've used on both pages. 2 of the stamps are great for journalling spots. I'm surprised how much I like the velum alpha stickers. They are not something that I would normally buy but they are so easy to use and there are so many of them that I've been able to use some on each page and there are still plenty left over - I will definitely be getting more of these. I've also been using the washi tape from the kit. It is quite wide tape so I've been tearing it down the middle and then attaching this to my page.

As well as the July OHDEERME kit I've used : Freckled Fawn bird, music notes and arrows wood veneers; a tag and twine from my stash; and a selection of roller stamps (Pebbles, October Afternoon, Studio Calico, Dear Lizzy and Amy Tangerine).

Thanks for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx

Currently Me - Weeks 26-27!

Here are more pages in my "Currently Me 2014" journal - June/July. The first photo is of John, Jessica and myself on a family bowling day - a fun activity for winter. The other photo is of Rachael and I on a shopping trip to Harbortown. Rachael loves shopping and can search through all the racks for bargains - I'm not quite so patient but we had a fabulous day (and got very sore feet!). 

Products I've used include: Kellie Stamps stamp sets; Stampin' Up! Epic Day This and That Journal, washi tape, designer series paper, and stickers; Freckled Fawn wood veneer; Studio Calico word wood veneer and cork arrows; Currently card (free digi download) from Kristin at Rukristin; Pebbles roller date stamp; paperclip and flair from my stash..

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Crafty Hugs xx

On This Day!

Last month I decided to treat myself and subscribe to the Freckled Fawn OHDEERME kit. I've never subscribed to and kits before so this was a huge treat. I love everything Freckled Fawn and these embellishments are perfect for SMASH*booking. I love the variety in the kits and most of the embellishments are relatively flat so dont add much bulk in the SMASH* journals.

I tried to solely use this July OHDEERME kit for the months of May, June and July in my SMASH*ing 2014 Journal. It was a great way to use everything in the kit and really get my moneys worth :) I can be a bit of a hoarder and keep things because they are too pretty to use. I finished 16 pages in my Journal!! I will show you these pages over the coming weeks.

Today's pages are from May in my "SMASH*ing 2014" Journal (using the Tasty SMASH* folio). It was Mothers Day and we had a camp fire and did some camp cooking - awesome!!

As well as the July OHDEERME kit I've used : Kellie Stamps Shapes stamp set; Studio Calico heart wood veneers; and a selection of roller stamps (Pebbles, October Afternoon, Studio Calico, Dear Lizzy and Amy Tangerine).

Thanks for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx