Bella Blvd | Mini Album...

Hello Friends! Just popping in to share this mini album I created for my daughter to document her travel memories in. She has recently had her first solo adventure overseas and came home with the most amazing photos and stories. What better way to document than in a little 4x4 mini album..

For more details, head on over to the Bella blog to see the album in full detail.

Thanks for visiting..x

Scraptastic Club | Pretty Pastels...

Hello Friends!  Just popping in here quickly today, to share a layout I have on the Scraptastic Club blog.  The amazing Kim Jeffress and I collaborated on a Pinterest Inspiration board to base our layout challenge on.  Together this is what we came up with..

It feels very whimsical and free to me.  LOL!  But I was immediately drawn to the paint palette as a starting point for my layout.

"Car Tunes"

products used: SCRAPTASTIC CLUB kit: Let Me Go; tools - ink, machine stitching. 

 

This is just an everyday moment captured.  But even though right now it  is a regular occurrence, I know these moments won't always last forever, my daughter won't always be taking dance classes and my sons will no longer want to sing the "Happy" song in the car with mum.

 

 

 

The "Let Me Go" kit from Scraptastic is primarily a travel themed one, but it is still very versatile.  The car embellishment is actually a cork cut out and I love it!  But it didn't suit my LO in its original colour.  My solution was to ink it with Jet Black VersaMark ink.

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If you would like to see more, please head on over to Scraptastic.  And while you are there, check out what Kim has created based on the same Pinterest inspiration board.

 

Thanks for visiting...x

 





Happy Scrappy News | Scraptastic Club...

Hi There and Happy Easter to everyone!  Today I wanted to share with you the happy 'scrappy' news I've been sitting on for a little while now!  A few weeks ago I was approached by Jessica, the owner of Scraptastic Club, a scrapbooking company that specialises in putting together amazing kits, to join their team!

I am very honoured to be a part of this amazing DT and I cant wait to share with you what you can get from one kit alone! Wowsers!!  I was astounded when I opened my first kit a few days ago!!!

I requested the April 'Let Me Go' kit.  This colourful kit is full of travel bits and pieces.  Even if you aren't traveling or don't need travel inspired items, there are plenty of papers and embellishments here for you.

 

My very first Scraptastic Club blog post is live now. The timing with our journey North and the arrival of this kit couldn't have worked out any better!  LOL! 

 

"15 Hours"

 

products used: Scraptastic Club April 2014 "Let Me Go" kit; "Let Me Go" add on; "Let Me Go" clear stamps; tools - gold embossing powder, foam tape, typewriter.

 

 

 

"Let Me Go"

"Let Me Go - Add on"

 

 

"Let Me Go - stamps"

 

 



If you would like to see some more detail and how I put my layout together, please visit Scraptastic Club and leave me a little love! LOL! I'm a little daunted by the talented DT there and I hope I can hold my own!  *grin*  Thanks for visiting...x

 

 

Hello!

Have you noticed my absence once again? LOL!  You may well have guessed that it once again school holidays here and we are about to celebrate Easter.  I have a number of shares to catch you up on but as you can imagine, I am slightly overwhelmed with everyday life right now.

These school holidays we travelled 15 hours North, in the car, with four children, non-stop. Crazy? Definitely. But worth it? Maybe.. LOL!

 

While we were visiting my home town, we got caught up in Tropical Cyclone Ita.  A category 4 storm that hit the North Queensland coast.  We were lucky enough to be inland and not in the direct path but of course we still received the rain and winds.

 

What my kids enjoyed most was spending time with their grandmother and reuniting with their cousins!  Of course I also got to drag them all over the country town I went to high school in and showed them a few of the local haunts!

 

 

 

 

So while I am wading through the multiple piles of washing and unpacking our suit cases, please head on over to Sassy Scrappers and check out my PL spreads for Week 10....

 

 

 

 

And Week 11..

 

 

 

Thanks so much for visiting...x

 

 

 



The Scrapbook Store | Simple Stories ...

Hello Friends!! Sorry for my absence of late.  I have been spending time with my family over the Easter School holidays.  :)  Hopefully I will be back on track soon with my creativity!!  *grin*

Today however, I have a scrappy share for the The Scrapbook Store.  In this month's kit, I have the gorgeous Simple Stories - Urban Traveler collection to work with.   

 "Canberra"

 

products used: pp - Simple Stories Urban Traveler; alpha - Simple Stories Urban Traveler; other - Simple Stories Urban Traveler sn@p pockets, decorative brads; October Afternoon sprinklers mist (twilight); tools - machine stitching, black pen (sharpie).

 

This photo is from our big camping trip holiday in 2011.  Liam had an amazing time in Canberra.  It was his favourite stop on our holiday.  Most probably because of the War Memorial.  He was really fascinated with the place.  I have used one of the Simple Stories Sn@p pockets to house a quote he gave me not long after we got home...  I simply created a tag from the ledger patterned paper to fit into the pocket and then typed his message directly onto the paper.

I also love the map patterned paper (orange stripes/map) from this collection and even though it is a map of Europe, I still like the message of traveling it relays.  The stickers on the alpha sheet (cardstock stickers - Expressions) are also a fun accessory to add interest to the page.

If you would like to get your hands on your own Simple Stories Urban Traveler collection, visit The Scrapbook Store to stock up.  :)  Thanks for visiting..x

 

The Scrapbook Store | Platform No. 2..

Hi Everyone.  I am back to share a little more of the Echo Park collection, Scoot, for The Scrapbook Store.

I have said previously that these papers are fabulous for boys and outdoor fun.  And once again, I have focused in on the train aspect of the collection. ...I did mention that my boys LOVE trains, right?  *grin*  They love them even more when they get the chance to see the real things up close.

 

"Platform No.2"

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Echo Park (Scoot); alpha - Amy Tan (American Crafts thickers); other  - Echo Park Scoot stickers, glimmermist; tools - circle punch.

On this particular day, we were seeing Nanny off to the airport via the train station.  Cam had mixed feelings.  LOL!  He was sad to see Nanny go home but still quite excited to see the train station where he thinks daddy "works"! 

 

The colours in this collection are so fresh!  And I'm not shy when it comes to teaming up yellow and turquoise!!  LOL! I love how they pop on the white cardstock background. 

 

I've added plenty of layers with the stickers and patterned papers to create some interest, but have still retained the emphasis on railway tracks, crossings and "choo choo" trains, through the choice of papers used!  :)

If you would like to create some fun memories using this collection, don't forget to visit The Scrapbook Store to purchase what you need!  Thanks for visiting..x

 

The Scrapbook Store | Trains...

Oh My!!  If you have little (or even big) boys who are crazy for outdoor activities, then I highly recommend the new Echo Park - Scoot collection!  This is exactly what I got in my DT kit from The Scrapbook Store!  And I am loving it!!

Last year, we visited the Qld Workshop Rail Museum.  It was pure heaven for my boys.  Even my daughter enjoyed herself!  :)  This paper collection has really allowed me to showcase the museum without the page becoming too theme-y.. IYKWIM!  *grin*

 

 

"All for the love of Trains"

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Echo Park, Scoot; alpha - American Crafts thickers (grey), Kaisercraft tiny alphas; other - Echo Park: elements stickers; skewer, ScrapFX chipboard (train), black paint; tools - silhouette, foam tape, black pen (sharpie).

The little chipboard train from ScrapFX was painted black and mounted on a skewer with some banner flags.  It also helps connect the top photo with the rest of the cluster.  The title is an eclectic mix of alphas, much like the layering of patterned papers. 

 

I've still got a few more LOs to come using these bright and energetic patterned papers!  If you would like to get your hands on some, please visit Suzanne's shop, The Scrapbook Store, to make a purchase..x

Thanks for visiting..x

 

 

Stuck?! | Happy Travels...

Hello Everyone!  I have a scrappy share today!!  Yay!  Woo Hoo!  LOL!  Am I excited much?  hee hee... (see... I need to get back into my scrapping studio and play with some paper before I go car-razy!!) Today over at Stuck?! Sketches the second half of the CT have layouts to reveal.  Check out this fantastic sketch by Sara.

And here is my sample...

"Happy Travels"

products used: cs - kaisercraft; pp - October Afternoon, Jillibean Soup; alpha - American Crafts, Jillibean Soup; other - Jillibean Soup twine, staple, vellum, Mister Huey's colormist; tools - scallop punch, small round punch, machine stitching.

Also... If you are interested, there is still some time left if you want to apply to be on this fabulous team!!  The Girls are so friendly and the sketches are really fun and inspiring! Please visit >>here<< if you think you might be interested.  :)

Thanks for visiting and I promise to go straight to my studio now and play with some paper.. Oh!  And my new Christmas present!!! ;)

Stay tuned...  :)

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

 

Original...

Hi Everyone!  Are you ready for a sketch challenge?  Well check out this awesome over at Stuck?! Sketches. The September 1st challenge is now live...  Here is the sketch..

 

 

And here is my interpretation..

 



"Original"

 

products used: cs - bazzill, kaisercraft, Stampin' Up, Core'dinations; pp - American Crafts (Amy Tangerine); Greatest View - printed baggie, sequins, "original" feather badge/flair; other - American Crafts (Amy Tangerine) clear stamp, versacolor ink (charcoal & pinecone), jillibean soup round sprout, fiskars arrow punch, star punch (unknown), Mister Huey's mist, Girls' Paperie cardstock sticker, typewriter, machine stitching.

I think seeing the rather LARGE photo in the sketch immediately freaked me out! lol!! How often do you see that size photo on one of my layouts?! haha!  How about... ummm... never! *grin*

So I substituted the large photo in the sketch to include a photo and some journaling.  :) Not only have I got some journaling visible but that fabulous printed baggie (available from Greatest View) can hold extra memorabilia and notes.

Also from Greatest View are these fabulous feather badges/flairs.  And it is absolutely perfect for my title! lol!!

 

So I hope you will join in on the fun over at Stuck?!.  I can't wait to see your creations.  Thanks for visiting..x

 

Travel...

We are so lucky to have so many beautiful places to visit in Australia.  Last year (and I am still slowly scrapping our holiday!!) our little family and some of our friends, convoyed with our camper trailers and saw some of the country. 

On that trip, we spent three days in Canberra.  Notably it was very cold.  Freezing in fact!  LOL!  I've probably mentioned that a time or two before!  hahaha.. The weather is a strange thing to dwell on, but remember, we live in the sub-tropics and I don't think we've shivered that much before in our lives!!

"travel"

products used: cs - kaisercraft, core'dinations; pp - American Crafts (Amy Tangerine), Echo Park (dots & stripes); alpha - American Crafts; Fancy That Dies - photo corners 2; other - clear stamps: American Crafts & Maya Road, Greatest View curious badge, Jillibean Soup label stickers, typewriter, martha stewart pinking circle, fiskars tab punch, ink: Close to My Heart (lagoon) & versacolor (charcoal), Mister Huey's mist, hole punch, star punch.

Another quirky memory while in Canberra was at Parliament House.  We were amazed to see the marble foyer and the polished timbers... and that was only after the security guards finished harassing poor Liam (then only 8 years old) because of a faulty security gate...  I was starting to get all "mama bear" up in these burly security guards faces because they were beginning to get a bit rough with him.  >:( Anyway... when the alarm to the security gate went off with the next person and then the next person they realised Liam wasn't hiding some devious plot to bring the Australian Government down...

We eventually focused on the really interesting things in Parliament House.  Like the rows of portrait paintings of former Prime Ministers and the rooftop lawn.  We went into the visitors' gallery where Parliament is held (there was no session that week) and let the kids explore between the rows and rows of seats.

We had a family photo taken on top of the roof, Mark with his broken elbow and Cam stuck in his stroller!  And we could see all the way up Anzac Avenue to the War Memorial building.  A place we spent a full day at previously.

All of the above information has been written down and transferred inside of a homemade file..

And do you see those cute photo corners on the front page?? 

They are part of the new release for the Fancy That Dies!!! I like that they are kind of funky and add that extra bit of oomph!! :)

Soooo... How do you document your travel pages?  Do you include lots of information about the where & when?  Or do you focus on the things that happen in these places?  I like to have a bit of both included in the journaling.

Thanks for visiting..x