Scrapping favourites of 2012..

As we see out the old year and bring in the new, it is always nice to reflect a little on the past.  For me it always makes me catch my breath, knowing that another year has past, my children grow another year older and that in the midst of it all we have had fun, craziness and even a few tragedies over the past 12 months.

I don't think I have ever reflected the past year through my layouts though...  I've had a huge year when it comes to scrapbooking.  Not only have I had the honour of being a Scrapbooking Memories Master, but being a team member for Jillibean Soup and Bella Blvd is mind blowing!   And I am forever grateful for Gail and the wonderful friends I have through Greatest View, who encourage and stretch me with my projects.   So here goes.. Some of my creative process of 2012.

 

1.  Baby.. One of my submission LOs for Bella Blvd.  Definitely not a photo taken this year but finally scrapped in 2012!

 

 

 

2. Travel.. This is a fave of mine because not only does it help me tell some of the story of our holiday in 2011, but Amy Tangerine graciously signed the front of it after I convinced her it would be okay to do so!  LOL!  Thanks Amy!! :)

 

 

 

 

 

3.  Some Days..  I love that I need to capture both the good days and the bad... This particular phase in Cameron's behaviour is all part of growing and learning.  Fortunately for me.. he is baby #4.  Unfortunately for him.. he is baby #4!  *grin*  Cameron (3yrs).

 

 

 

4.  Sunset..  This simple LO took me on a bit of a roller coaster ride in regards to the attention it got on TwoPeas.  :)  I was both shocked and overawed with the love scrappers gave it.  Thank you..x

 

 

 

5.  Mr?..  Ah!  My Girl.  Sort of... LOL!  She is my constant source for scrapping the fun and zany!

 

 

 

6. Original.. okay.. Having just said that about Tahlia (12 yrs) above.. Liam (10yrs) is not far behind her in the crazy stakes!  LOL!  However, he is MUCH harder to get in front of the camera.  Therefore, this LO makes it into my top 12.  *grin*

 

 

 

7.  First Snow.. More of our 2011 holiday scrapped.  :)

 

 

 

8.  Art.. Oh my.  This boy loves his art and craft with a passion.  This LO of Ethan (6yrs) with paint all over his hands and formed into the shape of a heart was my submission for Jillibean Soup. 

 

 

 

9.  The Pink Legwarmers..  Dance has been a big role in Tahlia's (and the rest of the family's) life this year.  It was only fitting that a few photos of her in the dance studio made it to the scrapbooking page.

 

 

 

10.  Sonshine.. Another baby photo of Cameron scrapped.  I guess I'm not a slave to scrapping things chronologically!  LOL!  Love the colours and the simplicity.  Also a fave because it was created while being filmed for The Scrapbook Store!  See >>here<<. 

 

 

 

11.  Ribbons..  More dance but specifically has hidden journaling about her journey through dance.

 

 

12. Daddy Hugs..  I wouldn't be true to myself is I didn't say this was one of my favourite LOs this year.  It made the cover of Scrapbooking Memories and had me happy dancing for a few days!

 

 

So there you have it.  My 2012 favourites.  Do you have a list?  I must admit I think it has made me focus a little on what I have actually scrapped and the things I have missed that should be written down.. Maybe I should make a list of those things now and scrap them before memory fades..  hmmm.. I think I have just found my New Year's project resolution.  :)

 

Thanks for visiting..x

 

 

 

Scrapbooking Memories Blog Hop...

Hi Everyone and welcome to the Scrapbooking Memories Blog Hop!!

This will be one of the very last challenges as my term as a Scrapbooking Memories Master comes to an end.  It has been both a challenging and very, very rewarding year.  I can only hope that the new Masters will have the same amount of joy.

Anyway... Back to the blog hop!!  Each of the ten contributors in this hop, will post their projects over the course of the week and we will be keeping you guessing!  Make sure you pop back to the Scrapbooking Memories blog for handy hints and you can always have a guess while you’re at it!  Leave a comment here on this post, if you think you might know what the theme is!

Hopefully you have already visited Jasmine's blog earlier this morning and now I get to share a layout of mine...

"Wanderlust"

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Echo Park (For the Record 2), October Afternoon; alpha - Echo Park (For the Record2) alpha sheet; other - Echo Park decorative brads & alpha sheet stickers, vellum, sequins, Bella BLVD designer tape (Orange Stripe), washi tape (grey), Tattered Angels glimmermist, Shimmerz mist, washi tape (yellow); tools - sewing machine, typewriter.

This layout was created using my DT Kit from The Scrapbook Store.  I just adore Echo Park and this collection is gorgeous!

My littlest boy loves to travel.  Even if it is just off to the shops to buy some milk!  So can you imagine his delight when the school bus driver let us travel with the kids for one short stop!  LOL!  The driver would of happily have taken us all the way to the school, but then I'm sure my little traveller wouldn't be so happy on the walk home!!  (..between 10 and 15 kms!) *grin*

And now after visiting my blog you have another clue as to what the blog hop theme is all about.  Have you guessed it yet?  Or is it still early days?  Remember to stay with us on the hop this week to discover more clues as you visit some friendly bloggers!  :)  Check in with the team over at the Scrapbooking Memories blog tomorrow morning to see where to journey to next. hint:  It's Sharmaine!! LOL!  You can find her blog here.

 

Happy hopping!  And thanks for visiting..x

ps - I was completely and utterly inspire to create this layout after seeing some beautiful creations by Maggie Holmes.  She is amazing and I thank her for sharing her beautiful work..x

 

Jillibean Soup | Remember..

Hi Everyone.  I am back to share some more Jillibean Soup before the weekend comes around.  *grin*  This layout was actually created for The Scrapbook Store and the October DT kit that was sent my way...

"Remember"

products used: cs - Kaisercraft (vanilla); pp - Jillibean Soup: Grandma's Lima Bean Soup; other - Jillibean Soup: Hexies (Forget) & coordinating cardstock stickers, Mister Huey's color mist, versacolor ink; tools - typewriter.

I really love those hexies!  And the colours were perfect for this fun three-year-olds-can-easily-handle-technology photo!! *grin*  It's so cute seeing Cam and his cousin Jessica cuddled up on the couch playing with iPods or iPads!

 

Anyway.. I have another full weekend ahead of me with Tahlia's full dress rehearsal in preparation for the end of year ballet concert. Woo Hooo!  Fun times and plenty of photo opportunities! ;)

 

Thanks for visiting and have a wonderful weekend.  PS - Don't forget to join me on the Scrapbooking Memories Blog Hop next week!!

See you there...x

 

Happy Scrappy news...

Hello Friends.  Today I just wanted to share some sneaks of this months issue of Scrapbooking Memories.  *grin*  In particular.. the cover!!! YAY!!

I was so excited when I saw this!  Well actually I went a little nuts!  hahaha!  And Cam was pretty excited too...

"Look Mum.  That's Camwron Twavis... and daddy too!"

 

 

 

And do see those beautiful flair badges and rolled calico flower?!  Guess where you can find them.  That's right.  :)  Greatest View! 

 

 

They are the perfect embellishment for Spring and Summer layouts.  Go on over to the shop and get yours now.  :)

 

Thanks for visiting and thanks to Scrapbooking Memories for choosing my layout..x

 

ps - Do you want to know a secret?  Hubby filled in an online "work-related" survey for the company newsletter yesterday.  One of the questions was about sharing something people probably wouldn't know about you... His answer - I'm on the cover of a magazine this month!!!  bwahaha! :)



Oh. My. Goodness!!!!!!!!!!

Hello friends!  Do you remember a little while ago when I posted about being one of Australia's top ten Scrapbooking Masters? :D Well.... The magazine edition is out and circulating among those who have a subscription or is featured in this issue.  Unfortunately I don't have my copy yet.  And it doesn't go on sale until December 28.

However........................... I did get sent a photo of the cover.  And just let me please repeat.................

OH. MY. GOODNESS!!!!!!!!!

Have a little look at who is on the cover!!!!  It's MEeeeeeeEEeeeeee! (Well, technically it's Tahlia! But it is my layout.)  My first. Ever. Cover!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Can you tell I'm a little bit excited!!!

Thanks for visiting..x

Create + Share...

Woohoo!!  I am thrilled to share some of my latest publication news!  I was casually flipping through Scrapbooking Memories this morning, knowing I had a layout in there somewhere (thanks to BB for letting me know through FB! LOL!).

What I didn't know is... I didn't have just one layout featured but three throughout the whole magazine!! *Sorry* Just doing a little happy dance! LOL! I don't sub very often and was genuinely surprised to see each LO.  These layouts had been photographed by SM months ago!

The first layout was featured in the "Top 10 style trends" on pg 62.  It was described as shabby chic.

[Be Brave]

The second was in the "clean and simple" gallery, pg 68.

[Rain Dance]

And finally, one of my all time faves, featured in the "spooks and ghouls" gallery, pg107.

[Monster Bash]

So... three of my kids were pleased to see themselves in a magazine today.  Cam... He wasn't bothered!! LOL!  And of course Tahlia had to rub it in to her brothers, that she was featured twice...sheesh!!

So that's my little share. Thanks for visiting...x