Life.Paper.Scrapbook | August Colour Challenge...

Hello Friends!  Can you believe we are half way through August!! OMGosh!  Where has the time gotten away from me!  Anyway...! Life.Paper.Scrapbook has another awesome colour challenge for you to try!  Check this out...

 

I was pretty excited when I first saw this colour palette!  Yay for orange!  *grin*  And then, I didn't use much of that particular colour at all on my layout.  Just a little in the title! sigh...

 

"Make It Work" 

products used: cs - Kaisercraft, Bazzill; pp - Fancy Pants, Jillibean Soup; alpha - Jillibean Soup; other - Greatest View badge/flair, sequins, twine; bulldog clip, Pretty Little Studio: journaling card, train check; American Crafts Dear Lizzy cardstock shape, mist, gelatos, staple, ink, washi tape; tools - typewriter, The Crafter's Workshop stencil, hole punch.

This is a moment I wanted to document for Ethan about his school project.  As he is in Grade Two, he and his classmates are only now starting to work on projects other than spelling and maths.  This year he is learning more with subjects such as Science and History in the junior school curriculum.  He absolutely loves experimenting.  This project was all about motion.  The students had to build a car, at home, that could move down a ramp.  His was made from a recycled pizza box and supplies he found in my scrapbooking desk!  Yikes!! I'm sure he would have "blinged" that car up had he found my stash of rhinestones and glitter!  *grin*

 

I had a little play with my new gelatos too.  I used a stencil from The Crafters WorkShop and then added extra splashes of glimmer mist and sequins from Greatest View.

 

The Story badge/flair is also from Greatest View.  And this is one of my favourites!! *wink*

 

Now for the really exciting news!!!!!  This colour challenge is sponsored by American Crafts and they are providing a fabulous Amy Tangerine prize pack!!

 

 

Here are the details if you would like to play along...

 

- You can submit ANY kind of project that you can use the colour challenge for: layouts, cards, PL, off the page projects 

- You can use the sketch and colour challenges together just make sure you link it up to each so you have a chance to win in both. 

- August Colour Challenge runs until 11.59pm 6 September. (Don't forget we are in Australia)

- The winner of the prize will be randomly drawn

- We will also feature three of the favourite layouts and the selected layouts will be asked to guest design for the next colour challenge. 

You have to be in it to win it, so link up your project up on the right over at Life.Paper.Scrapbook. Please make sure you link to the correct challenge, there is both a sketch and colour challenge to link up to. If you are linking to a blog, please link to the actual post the layout is featured in, not just the general address and make sure you link back to Life.Paper.Scrapbook. 

 

 

Thanks for visiting..x

 

 

Stuck Sketches | 3 Boys & a Girl...

Hi everyone!  Today I wanted to share my layout for the February 1st sketch over at Stuck?!  This one has a large title requirement and I found the whole concept quite liberating!  yay!! :)

And here is my layout...

"3 Boys & a Girl"

products used: cs - kaisercraft, kraft; pp - echo park, Pretty Little Studio, Cosmo Cricket; alpha - Echo Park; other - Echo Park stickers, Jenni Bowlin sticker labels, Greatest View badges/flairs, shipping tag, Crate paper stickers, Pretty Little Studio journaling star, black pen; tools - silhouette portrait (camera and ampersand - my own creations), foam tape, ink, fiskars punch.

I've been playing with my silhouette again and have created this little camera shape!  Very basic.  But I have to start somewhere!  hahaha!!

And don't you just love Gail's Greatest View badges! This number four badge in my stash, was perfect!! ;)

Now, don't forget to visit Stuck?! Sketches and get you entry in before the cut off date!  There are some great prizes up for grabs.  Good luck.  And thanks for visiting...x

 

Create + Pretty Little Studio...

Hello Friends.  Today I am playing catch up with PLS.  LOL!  I have a few layouts that have been released over at the blog and I am keen to share with you here.  :)

Firstly, if you are a sketch-aholic, like me... You might want to play along with the latest sketch release - #34.

And this is my take on it...

[play]

products used: cs - kaisercraft; pp - PLS (antique store collection) other - PLS: scallop circle, journaling heart, restruant journaling cards, train check ticket (red), word flashcards; glimmermist; kaisercraft clear stamp; stampin' up ink; nikki sivils number sticker; typewriter; string; felt; sizzix diecut (love heart); staple.

okay... So you are thinking.. where is the resemblence to the sketch????!  hee hee.. It is there.  I promise.  Just rotate the sketch 90 degrees.  There.  Do you see it now?!  LOL! 

I can also share my layout featuring the new collection, Winter Wonderland.  Now, living in the sub-tropics, we don't get to see a lot of snow.  In fact I have only seen it twice and the kids... well, they got to see snow for the first time July, 2011.

[brrrr]

products used: cs - kaisercraft; kraft; pp - PLS (winter wonderland); other - PLS: notebook brackets journaling card, paper ribbons, document winter paper ribbons, PLS packaging; machine stitching; kaisercraft rhinestone; mister huey's mist; tim holtz distress ink; versacolor ink; staple; back embroidery thread; black pen (sharpie).

I think I have a new love for a white cardstock base and a few flicks of paint/mist.  Thanks for visiting..x

Pretty Little Studio Blog Hop!! **now closed**

Welcome Friends to our little blog hop for Pretty Little Studio. If you are looking for the very beginning... Look no further!!  You have come the right place as I am sending some *love* your way!  ;)  Take a deep breath as the love bug strikes and hopefully you'll catch some of the fever of Valentine's Day!

I have created a few Valentine's Day Cards and I want to share them with you today.  :)

I have used all the lovely reds, pinks and even blues from across the Pretty Little Studio collections.  Sometimes it feels good to just create using products that are beautiful.  And even though I'm not really a card maker (yep.  you've all heard me say how much I struggle with making them!! LOL!) I couldn't resist playing.

{remember}

PLS products: pp - Jolly Christmas (good cheer); document winter paper ribbons, journaling cards (love notes).

{forever}

PLS products: Little girls vintage illustrations, word flashcard (anniversary), document winter paper ribbons.

{forever love}

PLS products: pp - Antique Store; scallop circles.

So... You have made it this far.  Well then I have a little something for you.  I am giving away these super cute little Valentine's journaling hearts from the Pretty Little Studio store.

All you have to do is leave a comment or "some love" here at the bottom of this post telling me what you love the most and I'll put you in the draw to choose a random winner! 

But that's not all!  If you see something you must have in the PLS store.. there is a special offer of 14% off the price of your purchases.  TODAY only (12th Feb, 2012).  Your coupon code is: bemine

Isn't that love*ly!

And because Melissa is incredibly generous we have an added bonus gift for you.  This adorable little download is yours for free!

To access  it.. please visit here.

Now don't forget to leave a comment to be in the draw to win my giveaway from the PLS shop.  Your next stop is here with the lovely Katie!  AND just in case you get lost...  here's the full list of designers who are taking part.  Have fun!!

Leanne Allinson  ---------------"that's me!!"

Katie Cavanaugh

Jennifer Chapin

Kate Codina

Elise Lindsey

Celine LeGuay

Robyn Schaub

Irit Shalom
Keri Babbitt
Pretty Little Studio Blog

Thanks for visiting..x

Create...

Here is a little share from Pretty Little Studio and one of the sneaks I released before I went away camping. :D

It comes with a step by step tutorial on how I created this zesty orange and lime layout!! hee hee..

[Just Come a little bit Closer]

products used: cs - kaisercraft; pp - PLS; alphas - AC fabric thickers, kaisercraft mini alphas; other - PLS: train ticket, clown tag, large boy word flashcard, funny talk journaling cards; maya road vintage stick pin; kaisercraft organza ribbon, rhinestones; jillibean soup label sticker; glimmermist (sunflower); tim holtz distress stain;  office date stamp; sharpie pen.

As you can see, I ran out of the letter "s" and substituted with an up-side down question mark!  Whatever works huh!?

Thanks for visiting..x

Sneaky...

Are you intrigued?!  LOL!  Coming soon on the Pretty Little Studio blog...

Create...

Hello Friends.  Today I wanted to share with you a little more Christmas spirit!  LOL!  That's right.  I'm sure you still won't mind another small dose!! Pretty Little Studio has the most delightful range of Christmas paper goodies on offer and I couldn't wait to create some fun layouts with this collection and these photos!

{Santa Elves}

products used: cs - bazzill, stampin' up; pp - PLS Jingle Bells Collection; alpha - AC; other - PLS shipping tags, semi-circle banners, paper ribbons, journaling bracket notebook; ink; embroidery floss; glitter nail polish; ScrapFX chipboard; twine; black pen; white pen; machine stitching.

Cam is so cheeky!  These photos are the ones that didn't make it into my December Daily... something else I need to share with you all soon.  :)

Thanks for visiting..x

And the winner is....

Number 9:

Cynthia said...

Your tree is SOOOOO cute!! I love the idea of making them for name cards--what a perfect idea!

Friday, December 02, 2011

Congratulations Cynthia!    Head on over to the Pretty Little Studio Blog and let Melissa know you have won the prize on my blog...x

Just a little update too on how I created these little decorations.  A few people were asking how I put them together so here is a quick step by step...

1. Using a saucer or similar sized plate trace a circle around the outside edge, directly onto cardstock.  Cut in half.

2. Take one semi-circle and form a cone shape.  Adhere edges together.

3. Create a concertina flower as seen here but don't close it up.

4. Cut three more circles (3", 2.5" & 2").  Cut each circle in half and form cone shapes.

5. Snip the bottom of each patterned paper cone shapes to create the branches. Ink the edges. Cut a small section off the top of each cone until it slides to position required on the cardstock cone.

6. Slide over the cardstock cone and adhere.

7. Create a star using left over patterned paper and/or star punch.  Adhere to a toothpick.  Slide toothpick into the top of the cone.  Decorate with organza ribbon and a small shipping tag.

Thanks for visiting..x

Pretty Little Studio - Happy Holidays Blog Hop!!

Hi Everyone and welcome to the Pretty Little Studio Blog Hop.  If you have stumbled onto this post by chance, CONGRATULATIONS!!!  LOL!  You have found the very beginning....  =D!  I am very pleased to say that these talented ladies, on this blog hop, will delight you with everything they have to share!  

So are you ready for some Christmas inspiration from the Pretty Little Studio girls?  Well, here are the rules...

Visit each of our blogs for additional holiday projects, and be sure to leave a comment at each stop. Each of us will be giving away a $10 gift certificate to the PLS store, and there will be a grand prize $25 gift certificate awarded to one lucky person who comments on the PLS blog!  You have until the 5th of December to leave a comment.

I've decided to make an OTP project with the gorgeous Jingle Bells collection.  A cute little table decoration that can be used as part of a name card or simply to add that homemade touch to the table...

 {Merry Christmas}

products used:

Thanks again for joining in on our first Blog Hop.  Your next stop is here with Irit.  But if you get lost, here is the list to follow....

Irit Shalom 

Elise Lindsey 

Kate Codina 

Robyn Schaub 

Jen Chapin

Katie Cavanaugh 

Karen Lim 

Laura Achilles 

Celine LeGuay

Mary Jo Johnston 

PLS Blog

Now as an extra bonus, Melissa is also kindly giving away a FREE vintage card download for our blog hoppers!  YAY!!  Have a look...

They are available as a PNG file or PDF.  Here is the link:

http://shop.prettylittlestudio.com/welcome/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=132&products_id=1098&zenid=ce57bb78eef94f3f6ea8f9e947b727b8

Have fun!!  And don't forget to leave some love for the Design Team as you go!  ... =D

Happy Holidays...x

Create + Pretty Little Studio...

Hello Friends.  It is getting to be that busy time of year.  The time when schools go into over drive regarding end of year concerts, end of year break up parties and end of year chaos!  :)

The older the kids get (plus the addition of having more children at school!) tends to increase the work load which is expected at home.  Costumes are to be readied - ballet/jazz/rock eisteddfod/Arts night... Props to be organised - prep/ballet... Baking to start - birthdays/school projects...  And I'm not complaining.  Because I love being involved with what the kids do, both in and out of school.  I'm merely documenting the workload... IYKWIM! ;)

At the moment it's a battle between the "need to do" list, and the "want to do" list! hee hee... That first list is feeling rather large....  I have so many little (and big) projects on the go at the moment.  I'm sort of stuck in exhaustion mode.  LOL!

But anyway.. Today I want to share with you my project over at Pretty Little Studio.  It is another sketch challenge but I love the way my layout turned out... (maybe it has more to do with the journaling opportunity than the whole overall look! Because it is kinda blue looking!! But not IRL!!)

[You & Me]

products used: cs - bazzill; pp - Pretty Little Studio (Antique Store collection); alphas - American Crafts vinyl thickers, October Afternoon; other - string, PLS: journal cards, Martha Stewart butterfly punch, Tim Holtz ink, black pen (sharpie).

photo credit: Brock Beazley photography

I had to throw in a banner there at the bottom.  I love how it creates a festive or celebratory feel to the layout.  Especially in regards to the journaling...

Thanks for visiting...x

Create + Share...

Hello Friends.  I'm back with another crafty share today.  AND..... It is Christmas themed!! YIKES!!  Did you know that it is only SIX weeks until Christmas! sheesh!!

Any way.... Now is the perfect time to get last year's photos scrapped. (or if you are anything like me!... photos from 2009!! LOL!)  Hee hee...

Pretty Little Studio has an amazing Christmas/Holiday collection.  It is so sweet!  So sweet in fact, that Studio Calico and Ali Edwards, have picked up some pieces for Ali's current December Daily!!  Very exciting for PLS!

So here is what I have created for this week's reveal....

[Decorating the Tree]

 products used: cs - Stampin' Up; pp - PLS: Jingle Bells collection; other - PLS: Document Christmas paper ribbons, Peppermint Journaling cards, Train Ticket cards, vintage tags; buttons; stamps: Kaisercraft, Darkroom Door; string; machine stitching; glimmermist; Tim Holtz distress ink; ribbon.

 

I know I am putting some of these items aside for my own DDaily.  I can't wait until I actually find the time to pull it all together!  tick, tick, tick.... yep.  I know.... I'm running out of time!  Wish me luck!! ..x

Create...

Hi Friends!!  I'm sorry for being away for the last few days.  All I can say is.... "Grrrrrr... Computers!!". But we seem to be back up and running so I 'll post on my blog very quickly, before it all goes pear-shaped again!!  LOL! (And knowing my luck.... It probably will!  hee hee..)

Over at Pretty Little Studio, there's an ad inspiration and an awesome giveaway!!  You need to go and check it out!  I have just recieved my DT parcel in the post so I am very excited to start playing with the two new collections!  Woot Woot!!

But.... Before I can start creating, I want to share my layout inspired by this pintrest photo!!

Here is my layout:

[When I grow up]

products used: cs - Bo Bunny; pp - PLS (Antique Store); alphas - My Little Shoebox, cre8tive; other - Bo Bunny button, handmade flower, foam tape, machine stitching, black pen, string, cupcake star topper, PLS: vintage tags, starburst numbers, notebook bracket journal cards; Heidi Swapp transparency.

I was inspired by the large pennant flag of course!  LOL!  I didn't really follow the colour scheme!  But I threw in a few circles! 

Please visit here and check it out.  And while there, don't forget to enter with your version of layout or card.  I can't wait to see them!  Thanks for visiting...x