Be You!

A few weeks ago D-lish Scraps had a weekend cybercrop (see the Scrap Suite facebook group here) with 5 awesome challenges. I havent participated in an online challenge for ages, mainly because previously I've been involved in setting the challenges, and it was so much fun participating. There was so much awesome inspiration and so many enthusiastic participants. 

One if the challenges I did was "to use the colour purple in your project with the added twist of purple flowers". And here is my page.

The photo of Rachael was taken on my phone. She took a selfie then made it the wallpaper so I see it every time I look at my phone. It is one of my favourite photos of her :)

I started by spraying lime green, turquoise and purple Dylusions inks on white cardstock (that had been primed with clear gesso), I held the page up so the mist would run. The lime green wasnt as vibrant as I would have liked - it tended to muddy with the purple. I also splattered each of these inks across the page for extra interest.

Once the page was thoroughly dry I added lots of D-lish Scraps embellishments - mainly from the "simply fabulous" just add paper kit - I just love the "journal its minifetti word sheet".

Being a Wednesday it is also "Currently Creative Link-up" over on Kellie's Blog - Check it out for lots of amazing creative inspiration.

Thanks so much for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx

We R Family!

Todays share is a scrapbook page and card I had published in the Scrapbooking Memories magazine. It was in Vol 17 No 3 in the "Free paper project ideas" where I showcased 7 Dots Studio paper and scrapabet. 

For both the scrapbook page and the card I created a background on kraft cardstock using a Studio Calico stencil and a range of Prima and KaiserCraft stamps - I love the grunge look it gives! I also splattered some black Dylusions inks across the pages.

Then I added some strips of the 7 Dot Studio paper under the photo and fussy cut some alphas from the scrapabet to make the title. I added a text stamp from Kellie Stamps under the photo. 

To embellish I've added some D-lish Scraps goodies - paper flowers, resin flowers, and flair; as well as Studio Calico wood veneers; Freckled Fawn wood veneers; American Crafts button; and a Pebbles roller date stamp.  

I've used a similar design for the card - adding some twine for a more masculine look.

Thanks for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx

The Adelaide Show!

We love going to Shows/Fairs and this year the Royal Adelaide Show was no exception. I love to enter some scrapbooking pages, we love to look at the animals, a few showbags must be purchased and the carnival rides are a hit with the girls.

Today I have  2 pages from September in my "SMASH*ing 2014" Journal (using the Tasty SMASH* folio). With photos from the Show of course! We milked a cow, held a baby piglet, and checked out all the awesome scrapbooking entries!!

On these pages I've mainly used the Freckled Fawn August OHDEERME kit - I love the wood veneer frames and the glitter chevron enamels.

Thanks for stopping by
Crafty Hugs xx

Fathers Day!

Today I have  2 pages are from September 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.There are photos from Fathers Day - dont you just love the "Keep Calm and Agree with Dad" t-shirt!

On these pages I've mainly used the  Freckled Fawn August OHDEERME kit - I just love the clear word stickers, they are perfect for adding to photos, and the small flair are adorable. Just a few embellishments and the patterned pages that are already in the SMASH* book mean that you can quickly put together your pages - this is what I love about SMASH*ing!

Thanks for stopping by
Crafty Hugs xx

All By Myself!

Todays share is another page I had published in the Scrapbooking Memories magazine!!! It was in Vol 17 No 3 (their facebook page is here) in the "Things they say" gallery. 

The photo was taken when my youngest daughter Jessica was learning to roller skate. Although she fell over many times she would get straight back up "all by myself" lol!!

I've created this background by first covering a white cardstock sheet with white gesso. Then I painted on some bright pink Dylusions ink. After deciding on the photo placement I painted my title using a small paintbrush and some black gouache paint. Although I'm not particularly fond of my handwriting I still like to highlight it on my page - it all adds to the character :)

I've added some handwritten journalling with a black SMASH* pen then underlined it.

I've added lots of amazing and fun embellishments from D-lish Scraps - paper flowers, crochet flower, journal spot, paper tags, resin flowers, pvc doilie; as well as Pinkfresh Studio wood veneers; Freckled Fawn wood veneers; Amy Tangerine flair; Jillibean Soup alpha stickers; and a Pebbles roller date stamp. 

Thanks for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx

Currently Me - Weeks 38-39!

Today's crafty share for you is two more pages for September in my "Currently Me 2014" SMASH* journal.  On these pages I've used the last of the My Paper Balloon September embellishment kit. I cant believe I made 10 SMASH* pages with it (plus a few additional embellishments).

The photos I've included are a family pic of us Jamin' with Jimmie at the Wax Museum in Sydney, and a selfie taken after a  haircut - feels a bit short this time :) 

In addition to the kit I've used some Pinkfresh Studio Navajo arrows and hearts, Freckled Fawn emoticon wood veneers and D-Lish Scraps Wow speech bubble wood veneer. I've also used a Currently card (free digi download) from Kristin at Rukristin, and some October Afternoon roller stamps and Pebbles roller date stamp.

Being Wednesday it is also "Currently Creative Link-up" over on Kellie's Blog - Check it out for some creative inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx

Go Kart Party!

Today I have  2 more pages from August in my "SMASH*ing 2014" Journal (using the Tasty SMASH* folio). There are photos from Rachael's 13th birthday party - she went go-karting with a group of friends!

On these pages I've used the Freckled Fawn August OHDEERME kit and some alphas from the July Kit. I love all the stamps in the kit - so versatile and perfect for SMASH*ing!

I've also used some October Afternoon roller stamps to add quotes under the photos.

Thanks for stopping by
Crafty Hugs xx

Currently Me - Weeks 36-37!

Today's crafty share for you is two pages for September in my "Currently Me 2014" SMASH* journal. On these pages I've only used the My Paper Balloon September embellishment kit - arent all the stickers awesome! I've also used the gorgeous Currently card (free digi download) from Kristin at Rukristin.

The photos I've included are me and my scrapbooking entries at the Royal Adelaide Show. I got a 1st, 2nd and 3rd - just awesome!! And a family pic on Fathers Day

Thanks for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx

Currently Me - Weeks 34-35!

Today's crafty share for you is two pages for the last half of August in my "Currently Me 2014" SMASH* journal. My motto for this journal is to keep it simple! I try and include a photo of myself taken each week and I love to use the gorgeous Currently card (free digi download) from Kristin at Rukristin.

On these pages I've only used the My Paper Balloon September embellishment kit - I love the gold word stickers - perfect for my page!

The photos I've included are my daughter Rachael on her 13th birthday - I bought her Katy Perry tickets (and I get to go too!!), and a photo of me when I delivered my scrapbooking entries to the Royal Adelaide Show.

Thanks for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx

Now She Is A Teenager!

Today I have  2 pages are from August 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.There are photos from Rachael's 13th birthday - she loved opening up all her presents!

On these pages I've mainly used the My Paper Balloon September embellishment kit as well as alphas from the Freckled Fawn July OHDEERME kit and some paperclips and paper doilie from my stash.

Thanks for stopping by
Crafty Hugs xx

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.

Thanks for stopping by
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..

Thanks for stopping by
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. 

Thanks so much for stopping by

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..

Thanks for stopping by
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).

Thanks for stopping by

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