Bella Blvd | Summer Superhero...

Summer is about to start here in Australia and honestly, I can't wait for the warmer weather! Here's a little flashback to one of our fave times at the beach.

"Superhero"

products used: cs - American Crafts; pp - Bella Blvd Splash Zone; alpha - Bella Blvd; other - Bella Blvd: die cuts, puffy stickers; tools - typewriter.

You can check out all the details here. Thanks for visiting!

NSD, Jillibean Soup and a giveaway!!

Hello Everyone!!  I hope you are enjoying or are about to enjoy our little Jillibean Soup Design Team Blog Hop!!  Each designer on the hop is going to share their favourite layout, card or OTP projects that they've created using Jillibean Soup products and guess what??!!  We each get to give away a prize to one lucky person who leaves a comment on our blogs.  That's right!  How easy peasy is that!!

Today I am sharing with you two of my favourite projects created for Jillibean Soup.  First up is this card..

 

 

"HB2U"

 

I've never considered myself a card maker before.  But this is one of my favourites.  So much so, that I've found myself lately scraplifting it's base make-up for my scrapbooking layouts.  :)  See last Friday's blog post!

 

 

Secondly I am going to share this Birthday Bisque layout.

 

"Eight Yrs"

I love the bright, fresh colours of orange and teal popping against the white back ground.  The mini placemat "Every Picture Records A Little Story" is perfect for this page.  Click on the title links to see more details.

Now for the fun part.  To win this fabulous giveaway of four(4) packets of Jillibean Soup clear stamps, all you have to do is 1. become a follower of my blog (so you can keep up with all the fun news shared from Jillibean Soup) and 2. leave a comment on this blog post. You have until Monday midnight EST to leave a comment.

Good luck to all who enter!  These stamps are fabulous to work with and so very versatile!! I can't wait to share them with one of you!  Thanks for visiting today...x

Your next blog hop is over to Mel Blackburn!  Or head on back to Jillibean Soup.  Have a great day!

 

Bella Blvd | Project Life...

Hi Everyone!  Today I am sharing my Project Life spread created for Bella Blvd.  This week I am covering "Week 13" and so far, so good, I am up to date with my album for 2014!! yay!

 

"Week 13"

products used: pp - Bella Blvd (Family Forever, Lucky Starz); alpha - Bella Blvd; other - Bella Blvd: stickers, candid cards, paper pieces, crochet hearts, flags, designer tape; tools - machine stitching, date stamp, typewriter.

My title pocket was created by fussy cutting some of the awesome inspiration words (reverse side of Lucky Starz - Surf N Turf) and then stitched down onto a Family Forever Candid Card.  The Candid Cards are perfect for PL and they certainly make the process of creating much faster!

 

On the second page of my spread I've created a secret journaling folder and an extra place to keep special memories.

 

 The hidden journaling was created using the "you is kind..." card (3"x4") from Lucky Starz, trimmed and then hinged to a larger Candid Card (4"x6") from the same collection with designer tape. The back of the hinged card is then covered with a journaling card, trimmed to the same size. The rest of the pocket card is then embellished as desired.

 

I just adore this self portrait drawn by my youngest!  And he used the perfect colours too! LOL!  I love it when a plan comes together! *grin*

If you would like to see some more details, please head on over to Bella Blvd.  Thanks for visiting...x

ps - Bella Blvd is about to have its 2014 Warehouse Box Sale!!!  If you would LOVE to get your hands on some gorgeous product, visit here!!!

 

 

 

Jillibean Soup | Eight Years...

Hello Friends!  I just wanted to share with you my layout created for Jillibean Soup. It seems we are constantly celebrating birthdays through January to May and Ethan's birthday generally kicks off the year on January 4.

 

I created this layout using the new Birthday Bisque collection from Jillibean Soup.  I fell in love with the orange colours and the fabulous little soda bottles.  *grin*  Perfect for any party scene, right?!

 

"Eight Years and Worth Every Minute"

 

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Jillibean Soup (Birthday Bisque); alpha - Jillibean Soup (Alphabeans); other - Jillibean Soup: placemats, stickers, flashcards, soup labels, wood sprinkles, pea pod parts (die-cuts); mist; tools - typewriter, tab punch.

 

 

And I guess it won't surprise you that we are off to another birthday party today.  We are celebrating the kids' Great Grandma's (Mark's Grandma) birthday.  We can't wait to catch up and smother her in hugs and kisses.  Have a great weekend.. and thanks for visiting...x

 

 

Sassy Scrappers | Project Life Week One...

Hello Friends.  *grin* or maybe that should be a *bashful grin* because I know how terrible I've been at blogging over the school holidays. But hopefully now that my three older children are back at school (for the second week), I can finally find my routine again.  May I repeat...Hopefully.

I have some wonderful news to share today.  Recently I was asked if I'd like to join the team over at Sassy Scrappers.  My role would be to play with Project Life products, create gorgeous pocket pages and record my family's journey along the way.  How could I refuse! LOL.  And now, I no longer have an excuse not to finish that spread from week... whatever... *grin*  I'm excited and very honoured that Olga has faith in me to pull this off.  I can't wait to share my PL spreads with you (and so far five weeks into the year, I. Am. Up. To. Date!!!)

 

 

Up on the Sassy Scrappers blog today I am sharing my first post and Week One spread.  I'd be ever so pleased if you could take the time to visit and check it out.

 

 

 

There are more details and close ups shared, along with my thought process and weekly tips. I really can't wait to share this journey with you.  My excitement is close to bubbling over!  (Or is that because I'm back at the keyboard blogging again?) Either way, I'm glad you've popped in to say hi today.  Thanks so much for visiting...x 

 

 

 

 

 

Jillibean Soup | Forever & Ever...

Hello Friends.  It has still been busy about these parts.  My son celebrated his eighth birthday yesterday and the heat registered 46 degrees outside and 48 degrees in the car!  A new record for this time of year!  sheesh!  Thankfully we celebrated with an early morning swim and air-conditioning at Grandma and Grandad's house!! *wink*  Today, now that the craziness has slowly settled, I'd like to share my LO that was up on the Jillibean Soup blog earlier this week.

 

"Forever & Ever"

 

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Jillibean Soup (Heart Healthy Red Bean Soup, Soup Staples); other - Jillibean Soup: stickers, die cuts; paint.

This Valentine's Day will be a breeze to scrap, as Jillibean Soup has released a fun new collection!  With Kraft based papers!!  Yay!  I wanted to highlight a few of the different pattern images on the one layout but because my style is relatively simple I reduced the clutter by creating a patchwork effect.

 

I am looking forward to sharing some more of my projects created with this collection.  Stay tuned as a few have been sent off to CHA! 

 

If you would like to see what the team have been up to or to just check out some of the sneaks for CHA, head on over to Jillibean Soup and visit the blog.  Oh and by the way.. Check out the DT call that has been posted.  Good luck and thanks for visiting here today...x

 

 



Bella Blvd | What's New Wednesday...

Hello Friends.  I am just popping in here today to share with you my layout created for Bella Blvd and the What's New Wednesday feature.

 

"Today's Top Ten List"

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Bella Blvd Snapshots: My Point Of View, Paper Pieces; Daily Chevies: Chevy Pickle Juice, Chevy Carrot; Engaged at Last: Bachelor Party; alpha - Bella Blvd: ciao chip: Sienna Alpha-Pony; Sophisticates: Black-White High Five Alphabets; other - Bella Blvd: Making The Team: Miniatures; Feathers: White, Oreo; Crochet Hearts: scallop, gulf; paint, staples tools - black pen.

I've gone ahead and grab these gorgeous white & black (oreo) feathers and layered them with latest Bella Blvd collections... Snapshots & Daily Chevies!  And it was these feathers that inspired my story for the layout.

You see.. my youngest child likes to wake up when the birds do.  Around here that can be anytime from 4.30am - 5am!!!! Yikes!!!  And yes I have tried all sorts of methods to keep him from waking at that time in the morning but it seems his body clock has set the alarm.  *sheesh!*

 

He is also quite keen to start the day with a list of things he.needs.to.do.  *grin*  Each night before he goes to sleep he will rattle off a number of things he wants to accomplish the next day.  Lately it is all about breakfast and what he wants in his fruit salad. 

I am really looking forward to the Summer holidays starting here soon, so the other kids aren't as disturbed with their sleep as much as what they are dealing with now.  Reasoning with grumpy children in the morning isn't pretty!  Especially when they are getting ready for school!  sigh... 

Thanks for visiting today...x  zzzzz

 

Jillibean Soup | Today...

Eeeek! And just like that... I am back online.  Sorry for the AWOL.  It is school holidays here at the moment and I have been entertaining the children.  In the meantime... My layout was shared over at Jillibean Soup.

 

"Today"

 

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Jillibean Soup (Cold Avocado Soup, Soup Staples II); other - Jillibean Soup: pea pod parts, clear stamps, flash cards, coordinating sticker shapes, sugar pick, bean stalks (twine); Greatest View ribbon; mist, ink, embossing powder; tools - typewriter.

This layout features the brand new collection, Cold Avocado Soup.  I adore the blue tones!  yay!!  And of course, I have used some more flashcards.  *grin*

My journaling was cut into strips and added straight to the back of the layout. 

Better get back to the kids now!  Thanks for visiting..x

 

Bella Blvd | photo inspiration...

Hello Scrappy Friends!  Today I am sharing my last Bella Blvd project from the 2012-2013 term.  Our design team challenge was to use this photo as inspiration...

 

 

At first I was drawn to the colours!  No surprise there right?  *grin*  But then I took it a step further and decided I wanted to "make the bed" on my page.. please note the pillow placement and the layers of paper on my page! LOL!



 

 "So Blessed"

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Bella Blvd: Play Date, Christmas Countdown, Freesttyle sophisticates, Snapshots; alpha - Bella Blvd; other - Bella Blvd: designer tape, cardstock stickers, die cuts, buttons, crochet hearts; twine, seam binding, mist, vellum; tools - silhouette portrait.

I changed the quote slightly to suit my layout theme and cut it out on my silhouette portrait.  I even backed it with vellum to subtly change and soften the colour of the fun triangle patterned paper from the Play Date collection.

I have been admiring these cute double bows created from seam binding over at Jinny's blog for a little while now.  So I thought I might like to try them.  She puts together the cutest combinations of ribbon, buttons and twine!

If you would like to know more about my layout process, please visit the Bella Blvd blog.  Thanks for visiting..x
 

The Scrapbook Store | Play More...

Hi Everyone!  I hope your weekend has been creative so far.  I have had a little time to play and am so far holding out with hope for big plans to scrap tomorrow!  *grin*  In the meantime.. I have a layout to share created for The Scrapbook Store.

"Play More"

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Elle's Studio: Serendipity; alpha - Jillibean Soup; other - Greatest View badges/flair; Ruby Rock-it cardstock stickers, white paint; tools - Dear Lizzy date stamp, The Crafter's Workshop stencil, black pen.

My July DT Kit supplied me with the gorgeous Elle's Studio: Serendipity collection.  It has the most delightful, soft and feminine colours but I wanted to challenge myself and see if I could create a boyish page.  I have focused more on the teal, grey and yellow colour combinations from the collection and teamed them up with Greatest View badges.

 

I have used a TCW chevron arrows template with white paint sponged directly onto the cardstock.  It is quite hard to see in these photos but if you squint, I'm sure you will see them!  *grin*  I've finished off the edges of my layout with some yellow chevron washi tape from my stash.  If you would like to get your hands on some or all of these products, head on over to The Scrapbook Store before they sell out.  Thanks for visiting..x

 

Jillibean Soup | Just a Note..

Hi Everyone!  Did you know I have a thing for orange.  *grin*  And teal.  Oh my.  I just love anything teal coloured at the moment!  In fact, the accent colour in my scrap space is teal!  LOL! AND.., because I love these colours so much, I was inspired to combine them together for my latest layout over at Jillibean Soup.

"Just a Note"



products used: cs - kaisercraft; pp - Jillibean Soup; other - Jillibean Soup: soup labels, pea pod parts (die cuts), journaling cards, epoxy buttons, twine (bean stalks); kaisercraft wooden flourish and ink, clear stamp (unknown); tools - silhouette portrait, machine stitching.

I've included some hidden journaling below the Soup Label (Just A Note) and used my silhouette to cut some chevron tags.

What are the colours you tend to gravitate towards lately?  I'd love to know and hope that you share what your "faves" are, in the comments section below!!  :)  Thanks for visiting..x