Sydney!

Today I have  2 more pages from September in my "SMASH*ing 2014" Journal (using the Tasty SMASH* folio). 

In September John had his 50th birthday and we celebrated by spending a family weekend in Sydney. It was awesome! Even just the fun of going on an aeroplane and train and staying in a motel. We enjoyed eating out and seeing all the famous Sydney sights. Rachael loved the wax museum and Jessica loved the Aquarium.

On these pages I've used the Freckled Fawn August and September OHDEERME kits - the stickers and stamps are some of my favourites.

I love not having to use any patterned paper in my SMASH* books. The fun and quirky background pages are perfect on their own!

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Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

Hold My Hand!

Today's scrapbook share is a page I made using mainly the September OHDEERME kit from Freckled Fawn. I've been subscribing to these kits for a few months now and I love them. Some of my favourite goodies from this kit are the stamps and the cute little flair.

The photo's used here were taken on Father's Day then we took a picnic lunch to the River Murray.

I  started by using a paintbrush to watercolour green and blue Dylusions inks on white cardstock (that had been primed with clear gesso).

Once the page was thoroughly dry I layered paper (from the Studio Calico Printshop collection) and a silver paper doilie under my photo. All the stamps and embellishments are from various OHDEERME kits - they are so easy to mix and match!

The paperclips are also other favourites of mine.

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Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

Currently Me - Weeks 42-43!

Today's crafty share for you is two more pages for October in my "Currently Me 2014" SMASH* journal. On these pages I've only used the My Paper Balloon October embellishment kit - How cool is that gold! I've also used the gorgeous Currently card (free digi download) from Kristin at Rukristin, and the stamps under the photos are from Kellie Stamps.

The first photo is of Rachael and I on a family day out, the second photo is of some new plantings in our garden.

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Crafty Hugs xx

Sweet!

Jessica loves to write us letters. We get them most days. She often wakes up in the morning and goes straight to the craft table and starts on a project (not at all interested in getting ready for school!!). When she wrote this letter and added a colourful rainbow I knew I should display it on a scrapbook page - how cute is the spelling :) 

I had some colourful paper (from the Studio Calico Printshop collection) that resembled a rainbow so I used this as the background then added a small amount of embellishments so as not to distract from the sweet letter. 

The embellishments are all from D-lish Scraps - I really love the "Journal its" wordfetti!!

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Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

Currently Me - Weeks 40-41!

Today's crafty share for you is two pages for October in my "Currently Me 2014" SMASH* journal.  On these pages I've used the My Paper Balloon October embellishment kit. This is another fun kit with splashes of gold and sparkly teal. I especially love the yummy Evalicious flair and paperclips!!

The first photo is of Jessica and I taking her bike for a ride on the bike track. The next photo is a family car selfie!!

In addition to the kit I've used a Currently card (free digi download) from Kristin at Rukristin, and some October Afternoon roller stamps. 

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Crafty Hugs xx

Photo Bomb!

Today's scrapbook share is another project I made for the recent D-lish Scraps cybercrop (see the Scrap Suite facebook group here). One of the challenges I did was "make your own patterned paper - and add a heart". This challenge was perfect for me - I love making my own background paper, so here is my page.

The photo was taken on a family holiday to Sydney. My family love to do silly photo's and photo bombing has become a favourite of late!!

I started by using a paintbrush to watercolour yellow and orange Dylusions inks on white cardstock (that had been primed with clear gesso).

Once the page was thoroughly dry I added strips of paper (from the Studio Calico Printshop collection) under my photo, then I added lots of D-lish Scraps embellishments .

Finally I journalled around the edge of my page.

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Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

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.

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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.

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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!

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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. 

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Crafty Hugs xx