Life Zesters - February Challenge!

The start of February means a new challenge over at Life Zesters blog. 

Life Zesters is a blog (and facebook community) for Project Life Challenges!!

The Challenge this month is "Wood", you could use wood veneer, wood patterned papers, wood patterned alphas ... anything with wood :)

I love wood veneer! I have a rather large collection and love using it on pretty much all of my creations!!

These pages are for December 26-30 in my Christmas album!!

Aren't these papers gorgeous!! They are from the Scrappy Canary  August 2014 kit "Gypsy". I've loved using this kit for the last few pages of my Christmas album.  

I've also used some Charms Creations embellishments (heart and star) - one of this months Life Zesters sponsors!!

The wood veneer are from Freckled Fawn and PinkFresh Studio. I made the fox flair myself with some patterned paper.

I use a SMASH* pen for journalling. Photos are printed on my Epson XP-600

For the February challenge we have 3 awesome sponsors
Charms Creations  - a Project Life kit
Funky Flair Studio - $10 voucher
The Scrappery - February Pretty Little Kit (value $30 incl postage)

See all the information, more amazing inspiration, and the rules on the blog!
Please remember that your payouts must be 12x12!!
Happy Project Life'ing!

Thanks for stopping by
Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

Christmas Album - December 31!

Woohoo! I've finished my Christmas album!! Here is my last page, for December 31, and my title page. Initially I decided to do my title page at the end so i could include some photos, but once I got to the end I decided I didnt want to include any photos on it - I can change my mind, right?!?!

For the first page I've used completely non-christmasy papers. Firstly because I had used up all the Christmas papers, cards and accessories I had, and also because I needed a change! 

Arent these papers gorgeous!! They are from the Scrappy Canary  August 2014 kit "Gypsy". I've done 3 pages so far using the kit and just love everything in it.

This tarnished gold embellishment was part of a pack of embellishments my awesome husband gave me for Christmas - isnt it gorgeous! He had lots of fun picking a few things out at our LSS!

Other supplies include: Freckled Fawn wood veneer (number, word) and paperclips; Stampin' Up! grid 3x4 cards; Kellie Stamps "summer" flair; SMASH* pen for journalling. Photos printed on my Epson XP-600.

And here is my title page. No photos here! I used some scraps of papers that I had, some watercoloured cards, and some of the gorgeous handmade embellishments from Charms creations!

Supplies include: Teresa Collins Albums made easy journalling cards - Studio Gold; Freckled Fawn wood veneer (stars); Studio Calico star, tree and joy wood veneer and gold stars; Chic Tags gold alphas; My Minds Eye Lost & Found Christmas patterned paper;  Stampin' Up! white cardstock; gold glitter thickers; and Charms creations star and arrow embellishments.

Thanks so much for stopping by
Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

Christmas Album - December 25!

Today I'm sharing my pages for Christmas day. I decided to use a double page spread for this so I could include lots of photos. I've used 2 more of my handmade flair and lots of wood veneer!!

Here is a closer look at the LHS

And the RHS

Supplies include: Teresa Collins Albums made easy journalling cards - Studio Gold (shine);  Scrappy Canary tree wood veneer; Freckled Fawn wood veneer (word, bird, hearts, numbers) cork ornament, silver star paperclip, and enamel dots; Craft Paper Scissors Love Life Lauren Christmas wood veneer; Teresa Collins Tinsel and Company patterned paper; Stampin' Up! grid 3x4 cards; Pink Paislee Merry and Bright black glitter Christmas words; SMASH* pen for journalling. Photos printed on my Epson XP-600.

Thanks so much for stopping by
Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

Christmas Album - December 22-24!

Here are 2 more pages in my Christmas Album - I'm up to Christmas Eve now!!

I've kept the pages fairly simple using mainly patterned paper (no filler cards this time) and added 3 handmade badges - awesome!!

Here is a closer look at the LHS

And the RHS

Supplies include: Freckled Fawn numbers wood veneer, enamel dots, silver paperclip, and arrow paperclip; Chic Tags Good Tidings stickers; Craft Paper Scissors Love Life Lauren Christmas wood veneer; Teresa Collins Tinsel and Company patterned paper; Stampin' Up! grid 3x4 cards; Heidi Swapp gold glitter words; SMASH* pen for journalling. Photos printed on my Epson XP-600. 

Thanks so much for stopping by
Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

Christmas Album - December 18-21!

I'm so looking forward to finishing this Christmas Album! Nearly there!! 

I made these pages just after Christmas - and I used my new Christmas present, a badge maker. I made the 2 badges/buttons on the RHS page. It is so much fun. Jessica loves making badges too. I need to order more blanks now :)

Here is a closer look at the LHS

And the RHS

Supplies include: Teresa Collins Albums made easy journalling cards - Studio Gold (stars card); Becky Higgins Project Life Golden card kit (love card);  Freckled Fawn wood veneer (numbers, hearts, birds), gold geotag, silver paperclips, and arrow paperclips; Studio Calico star, bird and tree wood veneer, tag; Craft Paper Scissors Love Life Lauren Christmas wood veneer; Teresa Collins Tinsel and Company patterned paper; The Stamp Spot Santa flair; A Piece Of Cake Designs Elf Flair; Stampin' Up! grid 3x4 cards; Pink Paislee Merry and Bright black glitter Christmas words; SMASH* pen for journalling. Photos printed on my Epson XP-600.

Thanks so much for stopping by
Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

Christmas Album - December 14-17!

Although you have seen regular blog posts from me for the past week (well almost) It was due to me being organised and scheduling a heap of posts. 

There have been terrible fires in the Adelaide Hills over the last week - all very close to our home/farm. Fortunately we have been saved but many homes and properties have been burnt. The clean up will take many days/weeks and has extensively disrupted roads in the area. I haven't had time for any crafting - lucky I still have a few pages from my Christmas album to show you.

I've loved using a gold based colour scheme for my album this year - and I love gold doilies!!

Here is a closer look at the LHS

 

And the RHS

Supplies include: Teresa Collins Albums made easy journalling cards - Studio Gold (lucky, family); Becky Higgins Project Life Golden card kit (gold chevron); Scrappy Canary tree wood veneer; Freckled Fawn wood veneer (numbers, emoticon), enamel dots, gold doilies, white resin gift, and arrow paperclip; Studio Calico gold stars and tags; Craft Paper Scissors Love Life Lauren Christmas wood veneer; Teresa Collins Tinsel and Company patterned paper; Stampin' Up! grid 3x4 cards, brown inkpad; Pink Paislee Merry and Bright black glitter Christmas words; Heidi Swapp black word stickers; Jillibean Soup white wise word stickers; KaiserCraft word stamp; SMASH* pen for journalling. Photos printed on my Epson XP-600. 

Thanks so much for stopping by
Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

Christmas Album - December 10-13!

Another busy 4 days for our family, and lots of photos to show for it! I love using word stickers on my photos and filler cards, I will definitely be buying more of these. One thing I did stock up on and have barely used is alpha stickers - Oh well, another project!!

Here is a closer look at the LHS

And the RHS

Supplies include: Teresa Collins Albums made easy journalling cards - Studio Gold (beautiful, hello, camera); Freckled Fawn wood veneer (numbers, hearts, arrows, stars, emoticon); Teresa Collins Tinsel and Company patterned paper; Stampin' Up! grid 3x4 cards; Pink Paislee Merry and Bright black glitter Christmas words; Heidi Swapp black word stickers; SMASH* pen for journalling. Photos printed on my Epson XP-600.

Thanks so much for stopping by
Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

Christmas Album - December 6-9!

I'm really loving using my mixed packet of page protectors and being able to use photos of different orientations. It really makes the whole process much faster when the photos are printed to size.

These page included photos, a watercoloured card, journalling cards for each day, and 4 filler cards!!

Here is a closer look at the LHS

And the RHS

Supplies include: Teresa Collins Albums made easy journalling cards - Studio Gold (heart, today); Becky Higgins Project Life Golden card kit (day dream, this & that); Freckled Fawn wood veneer (numbers); Studio Calico butterfly wood veneer and sequins; Stampin' Up! grid 3x4 cards; Heidi Swapp black word stickers; SMASH* pen for journalling. Photos printed on my Epson XP-600.

Thanks so much for stopping by
Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

Christmas Album - December 2-5!

I'm catching up on blogging December in my Schultz Christmas 2014 Album. I'm keeping it simple with lots of journalling, some gorgeous gold coloured filler cards, and lots and lots of wood veneer! 

Here is a closer look at the LHS

 And the RHS

 

Supplies include: Teresa Collins Albums made easy journalling cards - Studio Gold (favourite, &, dots, weekdays, love these moments, so charming); Freckled Fawn wood veneer (numbers, arrows, hearts, house); gold geotag and red resin gift shape; Teresa Collins Tinsel and Company patterned paper; Stampin' Up! grid 3x4 cards; Heidi Swapp black word stickers; SMASH* pen for journalling. Photos printed on my Epson XP-600.

Thanks so much for stopping by
Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

Christmas Album - November 28 - December 1!

I've been doing more experimenting with printing photos of different orientations - and getting the sizes right. I can see that it really makes the process quick when the photo takes up the whole pocket! 

These page are in my Schultz Christmas 2014 Album - for 28 November - 1 December. I've included photos, two watercoloured cars, a piece of patterned paper, journalling cards for each day, and only 3 filler cards!!

Here is a closer look at the LHS.

And the RHS.

Supplies include: Teresa Collins Albums made easy journalling cards - Studio Gold (hello and beautiful); Becky Higgins Project Life Golden card kit (do more of what makes you happy); Scrappy Canary tree and number wood veneer; Freckled Fawn wood veneer (numbers, alphas, bird and music notes), gold star washi, cork December word; Studio Calico star wood veneer; Teresa Collins Tinsel and Company patterned paper; Stampin' Up! grid 3x4 cards; Heidi Swapp gold glitter words; SMASH* pen for journalling. Photos printed on my Epson XP-600.

Thanks so much for stopping by
Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

Christmas Album - November 24-27!

I'm nearing the end of November in my Schultz Christmas 2014 Album - up to 24-27 November. I really try and document my daily activities and general business in this busy lead up to Christmas. Although I really don't like my handwriting I also like to use it on my pages. Firstly it is quick to do this and also it adds a personal touch.

As I'm new to Project Life I'm also new to the different page protectors available. Until now I only had a portrait orientation for the larger cards. I found a variety pack available from Stampin' Up! and just love the different options. But I do find that I need to sit at my computer and sort/print photos with the specific pages in mind.

Another thing I realised is that most Project Lifer's also show 2 pages at a time - can you tell I'm from a scrapbooking background! So I've worked out how to join my 2 photos and show as a "spread".

Here is a closer look at the LHS.

And the RHS.

Supplies include: Teresa Collins Albums made easy journalling cards - Studio Gold (shine, so charming, well isn't that lovely); Becky Higgins Project Life Golden card kit (3x4 dots, sparkle and shine, be kind); Scrappy Canary number wood veneer; Freckled Fawn wood veneer (hearts, emoticon); gold geotag and arrow paperclip; Studio Calico snow flake wood veneer; Chic Tags gold alphas; Teresa Collins Tinsel and Company patterned paper; A Piece Of Cake Designs Elf flair; Stampin' Up! grid 3x4 cards; Pink Paislee Merry and Bright black glitter Christmas words; Heidi Swapp gold glitter words; SMASH* pen for journalling. Photos printed on my Epson XP-600.

Thanks so much for stopping by
Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn