Bella Blvd | Project Life...

Hi There!  I'm just popping in very briefly to share my latest Project Life project with Bella Blvd.  Up on the b log earlier this week, my PL Week 46 was featured here.

 

Bella Blvd Supplies:
 Tiny Tots: Treasures & Text; Christmas Cheer: Daily Details, Happy Hearts, Trinkets; Scattered Sprinkles: Just Write Journaling Stickers, Scattered Sprinkles McIntosh; Classic Calendars: Just Write Journaling Stickers; Max: Borders, Candid Cards; Molly: Trinkets; Family Forever: Trinkets, Paper Pieces; Lucky Starz: Pickle Juice Starz; Snapshots: Daily Details; Birthday Boy: Eat Cake, Cute Cuts, Alpha+Bits; High Five Alphabets: Gulf, Black-White.

 

This was a week of many celebrations!  And it was still during November!!! If you would like to see more details and learn how I put it all together, please head on over to the Bella Blvd blog.

 

Thanks for visiting..x

 

 

 



Scraptastic Club | Thursday Challenge...

Hello Friends!  It's time to issue a challenge!  Have you noticed how popular Instagram is becoming within the scrapbooking community? I personally love this form of photo sharing social media!  It's a great way to upload images quickly and easily! And as a creative forum, there is always plenty of inspiration being shared. 

But what do you do with the photos after they've been shared? Do you print them out? And do you scrap them??  If not, today's challenge over at Scraptastic Club is to encourage you to break into your Instagram account, print off your favourite photos and scrap them.

 

I will admit that my Instagram photos are used frequently on my layouts.  I am inspired to use them as there is often a story to be told.  (Also, as a side note, my Instagram account is a terrific source for remembering all those details for Project Life, when I am in catch up mode!!!)

 

With this month's The Girl kit, in mind, I went through my Instagram photos and created this layout.

 

 

My daughter and two young nieces, were happy to play along with a mini photo shoot at a recent family gathering.  They really adore each other and I wanted to mimic their closeness with central layers of patterned paper from the kit.

 

 

I also love the white borders that frame Instagram photos.  I think of the border as an extra 'hug' to wrap around the image of the girls.

 

 

The rest of the layout has been created with touches of gold and embellishments which highlight the colours from the photo.

 

 

If you would like to join in with the challenge, head on over to Scraptastic to check out the details.  Thanks for visiting..x

 

 

 

Scraptastic Club | June Kit...

Hello Friends!  Today I am sharing two of my layouts that are up on the Scraptastic Club blog today.  I was completely inspired by these wood grain and vellum frames included in the June "Best Day of My Life" kit.

 

"Lovely"

products used: Scraptastic Club Kit - June | Best Day of My Life; add on - Best Day of My Life; cs - Kaisercraft; tools - typewriter, machine stitching.

My second layout was also inspired by those frames but I used patterned paper instead... And I really adore these photos of my daughter and nephew together, that I just wanted to showcase them fully, with patterned paper mini frames of their own.

"You"

products used: Scraptastic Club Kit - June | Best Day of My Life; add on - Best Day of My Life; cs - Kaisercraft; tools - typewriter, machine stitching.

 If you get the chance, I would love to see you over at Scraptastic Club (more details and explanations found there).  Thanks for visiting...x

 

Bella BLVD | Easter Egg Hunt...

Hello Friends!    Today I have something exciting to share with you.  It is part layout, part mini album, part 3D pop up interactive extravaganza!  *grin*  Alright.  That last part, maybe not so much.  But I have still included the 3D pop up surprise!

Over at Bella BLVD this month, the DT were challenged to create projects with either Spring or Easter in mind.  Well I couldn't miss an opportunity to mix the two themes together, even though here in Australia, we are heading into Autumn.  :)  So I went straight to the Sand & Surf collection and chose the gorgeous flower patterned paper (Paradise).

 

"The Easter Egg Hunt"

 

**Sorry - Removed for Publication**

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Bella BLVD; alpha - Bella BLVD; other - Bella BLVD: ciao chip chipboard borders, flags, miniature stickers (Spring Flings and Easter Things); paper clip, string, mist, free pop up bunny image; tools - home printer.

Initially the layout looks like a normal page.  White space, clustered elements and a little bit of mist splatter!  :) I chose this design because I wanted the bunny to be a sweet surprise.  I have held down the flap of the pop up with a simple paperclip.  It does the job perfectly and melds into the background.

 

As you open the flap, you will soon discover a little Easter bunny on a field of Spring flowers...

I found this free pop up template on Pinterest and adapted it to fit my page.

Of course journaling is also important for me to include and so I shared the story of Easter 2012, on the inside of the title page.

If you would like to learn a few more details about creating a similar look for a layout of your own, please visit Bella BLVD here.

Thanks so much for visiting...x


 

The Scrapbook Store | December Sketch..

Hello Friends.  I'm slowly getting back to my regular scheduling program of blogging.  and scrapping.  maybe... LOL!  The kids are now on school holidays so I have to squeeze it in when I can.  Like today!!

Today I want to share with you my interpretation of the December sketch over at The Scrapbook Store.

Here is the sketch...

 

And my version...

 



 "Let's Have a Great Day"

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Echo Park (For the Record 2), October Afternoon (Midway); other - Echo Park (For the Record 2) decorative brads, chipboard stickers & coordinating stickers, Greatest View sequins, October Afternoon packaging, washi tape, versacolor ink, button; tools - MS pinking circle punch, Amy Tangerine clear stamp, black pen (sharpie).

Noticeably I've turned it on its side and replaced the artisan shape with the banners. I've moved the title and journaling to the bottom corner to balance the photo and layered paper cluster.

All of these delicious patterned papers came in my DT kit and are available in the store.  So are you inspired?  I'd love to see your interpretation of the sketch.  Please come and join us over at The Scrapbook Store. 

Thanks for visiting..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

 

52 photos...week 5

{Cousins}

photo: A group of kids reluctantly having their photo taken.  Wanting to play and run and yell and chase...  A group of kids... four siblings and one cousin.  A cousin who they have met for the. very. first. time.  Introducing Leah.  She is my brother's daughter.  My niece who is three years old and I am meeting her for. the. very. first. time. as well.   :)

Leah lives in Darwin.  We live in Brisbane.  There is unfortunately a huge distance between us to travel.  And sadly, up until this point, we have not had the opportunity to spend time with her.  But for the last few days, Tahlia, Liam, Ethan and Cam have got to play with this wonderful little chatterbox and get to know her a little better.

This week has been about sharing time with family ...in between the bouts of rain and thunderstorms, flooding and road closures!  LOL!  But we made this get together happen.  Finally.  And it was definitely worthwhile..x

Get Picky...

It's reveal day for the next sketch challenge over at Get Picky! And it is a fabulous one!!! :D

The Prize this month is not just for one winner but two! That's right! Because of all the issues with blogger not allowing our friends to upload to the last challenge, Tanya, Nikki and Scrapmatts are giving away prizes to two lucky winners. This has got to double your chances!! Here's the link......"Get Picky". Go now!!! LOL!

And if you don't want to try your luck with that awesome sketch go and check out what the amazing dt reveal looks like! hee...

Here's mine....

{What a Pair!}

Cam and his cousin Moriah! They are so adorable together. They had so much fun playing in the kiddie pool last February. The whole, big family - nine cousins on the Allinson side of the family, and another six from the other side of the family, - were all there to celebrate Moriah's big brother's birthday.

I've used the Scrapmatts hearts and butterflies on this layout...

Don't forget, this site is for multi-photo layouts, so Get Picky is perfect inspiration for those series of shots you've taken!

Thanks for visiting...x

Create...

I think I am in love with the 8.5 x 11 inch layouts! I may well and truly be a convert! LOL! I guess I'll just have to see what the road ahead brings me. For now it is this...

I've recently seen a T-shirt (plus the above blog header) with similar tree-like emblems displayed on it. I was hit with inspiration and this photo seemed ideal to try it out on.

And some detail:

Thanks for looking.