SMASH*ing July!

I've been using a 365 SMASH* folio as my 2013 SMASH*book . I love that at the end of the year I can look through the one book and get a glimpse of our life during the year.

I allocate six pages per month. On the first page for each month I include a calendar of the month (I create it in MS Word then print it out) and I write in the daily highlights with coloured pens. 

Today's SMASH* pages are for July and are made using the gorgeous September '13 Gourmet Tart kit from Lime Tart. The photos are from the last school holidays when we stayed in Adelaide and went to the movies.

I used the MME Cut and Paste papers from the kit and cut some strips, punched some circles, and fussy-cut around some of the flowers. I've also added a heap of the Crate Paper Party Day die-cuts, MME label stickers and a Studio Calico calendar journal card on the pages (all from the kit).

Finally, I've added a paperclip, wood veneers, and electronic diecuts from my stash and used some stamps and date stamp. 

In addition to the Gourmet Tart kit I've used Studio Calico flower, shapes and camera wood veneers; Freckled Fawn heart wood veneers; Kellie Stamps "MY DAY" stamp from the Thrifted stamp set, "INSTAmoment" and "Holiday" from the Favourite stamp set, "Movie Night" from the Just for you stamp set, and "selfie" from the I Made This stamp set; Stampin' Up! ink; Pebbles roller date stamp; and a paper-clip from my stash. I've used my Silhouette Cameo to cut the polaroid frame, today tag, and arrows.

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Crafty Hugs xx

We Are Happy!

Last week I gave a bit of an introduction as to what SMASH*ing means to me and I showed you how I added interest to a plainer SMASH* page using paints. This week the foundation SMASH* page I used was quite the opposite - it was super busy!

I didn't take a photo of the page before I started but hopefully you can see well enough. This was probably one of the busiest SMASH* pages I've come across - but that is what I just love about using SMASH* folios. Every page is different. Some are plainer with just some grid lines, other pages are white with images and words, others are simply coloured, and some are works of art that I don't want to cover at all! Some people prefer to completely cover a page they don't like, some people rip it out, but I like to go with the flow and work with it - let the quirkiness shine through!

Today's SMASH* page is made using the gorgeous September '13 Gourmet Tart kit from Lime Tart. It contains a photo of my amazing hubby and I at brunch one day :)

The page is in my 365 SMASH* folio. I've added some white paper doilies underneath my photo and embellishments to separate them from the busy background. I've used a heap of the Crate Paper Party Day die-cuts and MME label stickers from the kit on this page.

Finally, I've added a paperclip, flower, wood veneers, tag, bag & twine from my stash and used some stamps and date stamp.

In addition to the Gourmet Tart kit I've used Studio Calico chevron and camera wood veneers; a Prima flower; Freckled Fawn heart wood veneer; Give A Girl A Stamp "we are happy" stamp from the Currently mini stamp set; Stampin' Up! ink; Pebbles roller date stamp; and a paper-clip, tag, bag, twine and doilie from my stash.

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Crafty Hugs xx

SMASH*ing with Lime Tart!

I just love SMASH*ing. For those of you that don't know what SMASH*ing is, let me elaborate - or my version of it anyway! I first heard of SMASH* folios about 2 years ago. They are made by K&Company and the pages in the folios are already patterned - each page is different. I watched this youtube clip and was immediately hooked. SMASH*ing has no rules. You can use the folios like a journal and write in them, you can paste in magazine articles, attach movie tickets or wedding dress fabric - whatever you like! 

I'm more of a SMASH*booker - sort of a casual version of scrapbooking in a SMASH* folio. I like to include photos but I also like to include mixed media and lots and lots of embellishments (flatter ones mainly or the book gets too thick too quick!). My pages are much more informal than my scrapbook pages and my aim is to SMASH* much quicker than I would scrapbook. I also tend to SMASH* items, photos and memories that I would not normally scrapbook. I don't tend to layer lots of papers on my pages, but I do like to use paper strips, die-cuts and punched shapes. The pages in the SMASH* folio's are already patterned so I generally like to feature this. If I really don't like a pattern on a page then I cover it up. 

I will share more of my thoughts and tips on SMASH*ing over the coming weeks.

Today I would like to show you a SMASH* page made using the gorgeous September '13 Gourmet Tart kit from Lime Tart. This is a new range of kits that Lime tart is offering with lots of fun goodies for SMASH*ing (or any of your papercrafting really!).

The photos on this page were taken when we went out to brunch with my parents. We don't get many opportunities to catch up so this was a special moment!

This is a page in my 365 SMASH* folio. I'm using it as a 2013 SMASH*book and I do 6 pages to a month. This particular page was relatively plain so I started by splattering some paint across the page.

I used the MME cut and paste papers and cut some strips and punched some label shapes. I layered these strips and a heap of the Crate paper Party Day die-cuts under the photos and at the top and bottom of the page. I attached a Maya Road envelope to the bottom of the page to hide my journaling tag, some MME label stickers and a SRM tiny calendar for June (all from the kit). 

Finally I added a journalling tag, a stamp, a flower, some wood veneer, arrow paper clip, sequins and twine from my stash. 

In addition to the Gourmet Tart kit I've used Studio Calico quote and bird wood veneer; Prima house wood veneer and flower; Give a Girl a Stamp "you are my favourite" from the Thrifted set; Stampin' Up! ink, label punch and arrow paper clip; and a tag, twine and sequins from my stash.

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Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

Fire Fighter Jessica!

Today I have the third and last page I created using the July Cupcake kit from A Piece of Cake Designs.

I've used a photo of my youngest daughter taken when we visited the fire station in Adelaide. We had such a fun day. The children used one of the large fire hoses and got to look over the trucks. Jessica loves to watch Fireman Sam - she pretends she is Penny!!

In addition to the kit I've used A Heidi Swapp heart stencil & Colorshine mist; Studio Calico wood veneers; Stampin' Up! red cardstock; Give A Girl A ... "Hello" and the arrows from the You Are the Best set; Pebbles roller date stamp; twine, staples, paperclip, & sequins from my stash; and I've used my Silhouette Cameo to cut out the "today" arrow.

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Crafty hugs xx

My Potato!

We have a large vegetable garden at our house and there are always yummy surprises to find out there. On this day a very large potato was dug up - way over 1kg can you believe it! My youngest daughter loves to go in the garden with her dad so it was fitting for her to pose for the photo. She really got into the photo mode and I took about 20 pics of her with different expressions - what a poser!!

I've use a gorgeous stamp by Give A Girl A ... ("you are absolutely amazing" from the My Home set). Remember to use the code KARYN for 15% off your order when you spend over $10.

I've used my 365 SMASH* folio and I've also used Angie Delarie vintage love camera, Polaroids Flying and Slurpie Cup digis; Studio Calico wood veneers; Amy Tangerine stickers; and a bag, tag, twine & doilie from my stash.

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Crafty hugs xx

No Chalk Boards Mum, Just iPad's!

I recently purchased the July Cupcake kit from A Piece of Cake Designs.

It was such a fun kit with bright papers, a fun stencil and some gorgeous yellow paint! love love love :)
I just had to do some more scrapbooking so I did 3 pages, all a bit different.

For today's page I used a gorgeous photo of my "Happy Girl". I took the photo on my birthday while we were waiting for her school bus in the morning. I always see lots of fun sayings on scrap layouts but have never been very creative myself - I was quite proud of myself for coming up with this one.

In addition to the kit I've used Heidi Swapp Colorshine to spray the stencil; I've splattered some black watercolour paint; Studio Calico chevron & bird wood veneers; Prima house wood veneer; Freckled Fawn heart wood veneers; Stampin' Up! washi, arrow paper clip & mini clips;  Pebbles roller date stamp; Give A Girl A ... "Happy" from the Currently mini stamp set & "Girl" from the Thrifted stamp set; a Charms Creations embellishment.

Challenges I'm entering:
Kraft It Up : Your Style on Kraft (bright and fun!)
Scrapbooking From Scratch: August colour challenge (yellow, orange, green, blue, red)


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Crafty hugs xx

Looking Fabulous in Red!

Recently a friend turned 40 and had a birthday bash with the theme of red (and a bit of black) and formal. It was fun buying a new dress, jewellery & shoes and having an "up-do" especially for the night. I used rhinestones on this page to copy my earrings, and I included the invitation.

I've used my 365 SMASH* folio and I've also used  Give A Girl A ... you are the best, my home and picture perfect stamp sets; D-lish Scraps sequin bow; Glitz large rhinestone; Stampin' Up! black cardstock and red glitter paper; Spellbinders fancy tags die; Silhouette Cameo to cut out the glitter alphabet; and rhinestones, washi, bag, tag & doilie from my stash.

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Crafty hugs xx

Come to School with me Poppa!

Today's SMASH* page shows some photos from "Grandfriends" day at my daughters school. They love showing Grandparents and other friends their classrooms and some of the work they do!

I made a "flower" using some twine - I wrapped a few coordinating colours around my fingers a few times then knotted the middle. I then fiddled with it a bit to look flower like. What do you think? I quite like the effect.

I've used a heap of the fun stamps from Give A Girl A ... ("Today" and "Hello" from the I Made this stamp set; and the arrows from the Hello Arrows stamp set). Remember to use the code KARYN for 15% off your order when you spend over $10.

I've used my 365 SMASH* folio and I've also used Prima wood veneers; Dear Lizzie stickers; Studio Calico butterfly and heart stickers; The Greatest View mini doilie and flair; Stampin' Up! washi; October Afternoon woodland park washi; and twine, metal charm, heart stamp, bag, tag & doilie from my stash.

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Crafty hugs xx

More Happy Birthday!

Here is another SMASH* page from my youngest daughters birthday party earlier this year. It was so much fun having a few school friends over.

I've used some of the new stamps from Give A Girl A ... ("Happy Birthday", "Party Time", "Birthday Celebration", "5th", the balloons and cupcakes from the Birthday stamp set). Remember to use the code KARYN for 15% off your order when you spend over $10.

I've used my 365 SMASH* folio and I've also used Amy Tangerine Yes Please papers; Studio Calico wood veneers; and enamel dots, washi, twine, bag, tag & butterfly from my stash.

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Crafty hugs xx

Happy Birthday!

The SMASH* pages I want to show you today are from my youngest daughters birthday earlier this year. She was so excited to get a houseful of Sylvanian families goodies!!

I've used a heap of the new stamps from Give A Girl A ... ("Happy Birthday" and "It's your birthday" from the Birthday stamp set; "Today" and "Love this moment" from the Today stamp set). Remember to use the code KARYN for 15% off your order when you spend over $10.

I've used my 365 SMASH* folio and I've also used Angie Delarie Arcadia Bear Lover digi and Strawberry Sweetness digi;  a Charms Creations embellishment; Amy Tangerine Yes Please papers; Studio Calico wood veneers; and enamel dots, washi, twine, bag, tag & doilies from my stash.

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Crafty hugs xx

Its All About The Selfie!

On a recent family day I was busy checking through my phone (as you do), when my daughter grabbed my camera from my handbag and proceeded to take a few "selfies". I thought she might have taken 4-5 shots, but no there were over 40!! Isn't she gorgeous!

I've use some of the stamps by Give A Girl A ... ("selfie" from the I made this stamp set; "you are simply amazing" from the My Home set; and "Perfect photo", "Cheese", "smile", "Insta moment" and "picture perfect" from the Picture Perfect set). Remember to use the code KARYN for 15% off your order when you spend over $10.

I've used my 365 SMASH* folio and I've also used Angie Delarie vintage love camera, strawberry sweetness and On the phone digis; Stampin' Up! floral washi; Freckled Fawn Dew drops and heart wood veneer; Studio Calico wood veneers and feather mistables (sprayed with Heidi Swapp color shine); and a tag, camera washi twine & doilie from my stash.

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Crafty hugs xx

Fun in the Canoe!

Last summer we spent a day with friends at a lovely beach called Black Point. The beach houses are all on the beach so you can sit on the deck and watch the children swim just a few meters away. The water was beautiful and the tide didn't go out too far - the perfect family beach holiday location. My youngest daughter loved paddling in this canoe with her dad!

I've use some of the latest, and soon to be released, stamps by Give A Girl A ... ("Currently", "they are" and "loving" from the upcoming Currently set; and the row of chevrons from the Hello Arrows stamp set). Remember to use the code KARYN for 15% off your order when you spend over $10.

I've splattered blue paint and let it run down the page in my Red SMASH* folio and I've also used Amy Tangerine papers, stickers & puffy stickers; Studio Calico wood veneers; and a metal tag, bag, tag, enamel dots & twine from my stash.

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Crafty hugs xx

May Happenings!

I'm a bit behind with my SMASH*ing in my 2013 book. I'm still finishing May (oops!!). It's not that I haven't had time for crafting, its just that I've been doing some scrapbooking (yes, I will show you soon) and making special keepsake presents for some of my friends birthdays.

So, these pages are for back in May when we had my birthday and Mothers Day (usually only a few days apart!!). I was thoroughly spoilt with lots of get togethers, coffee's, and eating out in general ... I love it!!

I've used a heap of different stamps from Give A Girl A ... (My Mum, Mothers Day, and I'm so lucky to be your mum from the My Mum set; This is my mad house and I love it, you and me, all you need is chocolate from the My Home set; Birthday celebration and the chocolate truffle image from the upcoming Birthday set). Remember to use the code KARYN for 15% off your order when you spend over $10.

I've used my 365 SMASH* folio and I've also used some Dear Lizzie Lucky Charm stickers, Stampin' Up! Dahlia adornments, Studio Calico wood veneers, Prima butterfly wood veneers & flower, and tags, bags, twine, washi & doilie from my stash.

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Crafty hugs xx

Sunglasses!

Why are my sunglasses the major attraction for my children to grab as soon as we get in the car? Is it the same for you? Makes for good photos though, and is pretty cute too!

I've splattered pink paint in my Red SMASH* folio and I've used Angie Delarie strawberry sweetness digis; Give A Girl A ... "Here" & "This" stamps from the Favourite stamp set; Simple Stories SN@P stickers; Amy Tangerine stickers, puffy stickers, & diecuts; Dear Lizzie roller date stamp; Studio Calico wood veneers and feather Mistables (sprayed with Heidi Swapp color shine); Stampin' Up! Dahlia adornments; Typo "love love love" stamp and heart sticker; and the doilie (sprayed with Color Shine) from my stash.

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Crafty hugs xx

My Happy Place!

We love to take selfies. No, who am I kidding, Everyone loves to take selfies! come on admit it!!! My daughter and I took these while we were sitting in the car resting while on a day out.

Do you like the cute girl stamp? It is from an upcoming Give A Girl A ... release - look out for it! Remember to use the code KARYN for 15% off your Give A Girl A... order when you spend over $10.

I've used my Red SMASH* folio and I've also used Dear Lizzie Lucky Charm papers, stickers & flair; Studio Calico wood veneers; Stampin' Up! speech bubble paper clip; Pebbles roller date stamp; and sequins & flower from my stash.

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Crafty hugs xx

Steam Trains!

A family day for us recently was to go to the SteamFest where we could look at and ride on a steam engine.  It was a great day out and we also found a nice coffee shop with some yummy desserts! I had to take many photos (of course!) and save the tickets for SMASH*ing.

I've used one of the "Dancing in the Garden" digis from Angie Delarie. I've also used one of Angie's Vintage love camera digis.

I've also used some stamps from Give A Girl A ... (Cheese, smile, and picture perfect from the Picture Perfect set). Remember to use the code KARYN for 15% off your order when you spend over $10.

I've used my 365 SMASH* folio and Amy Tangerine stickers and alphas, October afternoon alphas, Studio Calico wood veneers and heart stickers.

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Crafty hugs xx