Create + Tutorial...

This is definitely a bit late.  But I still want to share it with you!  : D This post was also my very last blog post over at Kaisercraft!  The DT had the pleasure of working with some fabulous product provided to us by Glue Arts. 

[Wedding Card]

I had heaps of fun putting this little tutorial together.  And I haven't had a chance to share this yet since I was away on holiday when it was posted over at Kaisercraft and then when I returned home... well... I've been on a rollercoaster ride regarding my Dad's sudden passing.

So, here’s how I put it all together.

Gather your supplies.  Materials needed are: kaisercard, 3 strips of patterned paper from the 6.5″ Pink Gelato paper pad (2″, 2.5″ & 3.5″ in width), Pink Gelato paper pad die cuts, organza ribbon, Pink Gelato sticker sheet – sticker borders, ink, Glue Arts Glue Glider PRO and the Glue Arts micro extreme adhesive squares.

Step 1.  Choose and cut the desired patterned paper from the paper pad to the size of the kaisercard or slightly smaller.  Ink and stitch around the edges of the patterned paper and attach to the card using the Glue Glider PRO.  This tool makes life so much easier for paper lovers!  All you need to do is press down and move the Glider towards yourself in one quick and smooth motion.

Step 2. Ink the edges of the pre-cut paper strips using Kaisercraft ink pads.

Step 3. To create the bottom tier of the “Wedding Cake”, take the smallest strip of patterned paper and add a sticker border to the top edge and trim to fit.  Score a line 1.5″ in from one of the short edges and 1″ from the other.

Fold back the edges until they touch, allowing the paper strip to form a “D” shape.  Add some adhesive strips like a bandage to hold the shape in place.

Step 4. Take the next strip of paper (2.5″) and score two lines at 1.5″ in from each of the short ends.  Fold back and overlap the edges by approximately 0.5″ and using the Glue Glider to adhere together.  This creates the middle tier of the wedding cake.

Here’s where it gets tricky!  Add the micro extreme adhesive squares to the lower back of the middle paper tier.  Slip it inside of the first tier and press the adhesive squares to secure the second tier to the first.

 

Step 5. Add another border sticker to the top of the remaining paper strip.  Score lines at 2″ and 1.5″ and adhere as in the step 4, but overlap the edges to bring the 2″ score line, overhang, all the way over to the other scoreline.

Insert this tier into the other two tiers and attach as in the steps above, using the micro extreme adhesive squares.

Step 6. Attach the “cake” to the card base using the Glue Glider.  Add your sentiment from the paper pad die cuts, to the front of the “cake”.  Finish dressing the card by adding the paper blooms and ribbon.

Thanks for visiting and leaving me some love....x

Create + Share...

Who's ready for some "Clowning Around" and another Pretty Little Studio challenge?

This week we have a sketch challenge.  Check it out!

Not bad huh?  And all you have to do is leave a comment on this post, with a link to your layout and you could be a winner!

 Here's what I came up with...

[Full of Energy]

products used: cs - American Crafts; pp - PLS Clowning Around; alpha - American Crafts; other - PLS vintage tags, staples, twine, office stamp, pom pom, bingo marker, fiskars speech bubble punch, machine sewing, shipping tags, glimmermist (candy apple), black pen.

Thanks for visiting..x

Create and Share...

Hi All!  We've just recovered from a long week-end here that's also just happened to include my hubby's birthday yesterday!  Happy Birthday Mark!  We love you lot's!! Mwah...x

(I LOVE hipstamatic!  hee hee..)

Today I also wanted to share some more Sketchabilities and Get Picky layouts.

Firstly Sketch #53 is up over at Sketchabilities....

 [Fly to the Moon]

products used: pp - October Afternoon (Rocket Age), Kaisercraft (Party Animals); Alphas - October Afternoon, American Crafts thickers; Other - Bella! chipboard borders & brads, machine stitching, Basic Grey brads, versacolor ink, kaisercraft clear stamps.

Karan does an amazing job with these sketches and they are so versatile.  If you are looking for a starting point, head on over.. :)

Get Picky also has another fabulous sketch to try and this month they are being sponsored by Scrapmatts!  My wonderful friend, co-DTer for The Boxx and all round super-star, Leanne Jago, is Get Picky's guest designer this month too.  So if nothing else, you need to visit just to check out her work!!

Here's the sketch challenge...

And here

And, here's is what I came up with...

[Come in Peace]

products used:  cs - bazzill; cs - October Afternoon (Rocket Age), Kaisercraft (Party Animals), We R Memory Keepers (Geo-hectic); Alphas - October Afternoon, Basic Grey, Collage Press; Other - 2Crafty alien chipboard, Autumn Leaves & Kaisercraft clear stamps, versacolor & kaisercraft ink, Crate Paper stickers (toy box), Bella! chipboard, toothpick, measuring tape ribbon.

Liam is always coming up with silly/quirky/sometimes downright contradictory sayings!  Just like this one.. "I come in Peace!" At the same time, he's pointing a water pistol at at his next victim!  Hmmmmm...  Trust worthy?  I think not.  We're working on that one though! Hahahaha!

Anyway.. There's a few challenges for you to try out.  Good luck and I hope to see you participate in the fun.  Thanks for visiting and leaving such lovely comments...x

DT Call....

It's that time again!!  Get Picky are looking for a few new and fabulous Design Team members!  Is that person you??

Requirements:

·         Designers will be required to complete 2 multi-photo layouts per month.

·         Designer should have a blog – posting Get Picky layouts and linking back to our blog will be required.  The use of any other online gallery / forum / social network to promote Get Picky or share your work is also very much appreciated.

·         Designers will be required to leave comments for participants on their entries.

·         Designers will also be required to assist in judging and choosing winners for each challenge.

·         Australian and International artists are welcome to apply.

Benefits:

·         Designers will be listed on our blog and also on a special designer’s page....along with your headshot and links back to your own blog.

·         When appropriate, designers will also receive product from our monthly sponsor to use in the creation of their layouts.

·         You will also have a designer blinkie to display on your blog site.

Term:

·          Designers will be asked to commit to a six month term commencing October1st 2011 through to March 31st 2012.   

To Apply:

·         Please email the following details to Nikki and Tanya at getpicky@yahoo.com . Applications close on Monday August 29th 2011.

·         Name and location

·         Brief biography, including any crafting experience/interests

·         A sentence or two about what you could bring to our Get Picky team

·         Links to your blog, online galleries and any other places you would be promoting Get Picky.

·         A list of past and current design team experience (previous design team experience is not required)

·         Photos of three layouts that best represent your style and showcase your abilities. (We are looking specifically for multi-photo layouts)

·         Please put “Design Team Call” in the subject line of your email.

·         All applicants will receive an email when their application has been received.  Successful applicants will be notified via email on Friday September 2nd 2011 and the team will be revealed on our blog on Monday September 5th 2011.

Head on over to check out what you could be a part of!  It's heaps of fun!  Especially if you love playing with multiphoto layouts.  Goodluck!!

He has a secret....

 *warning* Proud Mama moment...

..but he is BURSTing. To. Tell! This little smarty-pants has already achieved a "Student of the Month" award for his school this year and he is only in Prep.  But that, of course, isn't his news.  He has gone and topped that award. Pffiff!  LOL! Let me insert a little perspective in here...

My kids go to a large public school.  Unfortunately for the "large" part and it's not something we can really afford to change.  The "large" accounts for over 1300 kids.  That is just the Primary School.  Not High School and not Kindy.  

However, we are fortunate that the kids are thriving in their learning environment and not falling through the cracks.  They all have brilliant teachers and I love that I have the opportunity to go and help in-class every week ....and take Cameron with me. 

Every week sees students being awarded on Parade by their teachers and peers, by receiving accolades and praise.  Every month, one student from each class gets chosen by their teacher to get "The Student of the Month" award.  But the school has just introduced a new incentive for the kids to strive towards....

"AUSSIE OF THE MONTH"

Only four students from the junior school and four students from the senior school are awarded.  Eight in total out of those 1300 kids.  These kids are not chosen by their "biased" teachers (LOL!), but rather nominated by them.  The school Principal has the final say.

The awards are nominated based partly on courtesy, not necessarily academic achievements, being a good sport and of course behavior levels.

Sooo... in short... my little smarty-pants won, one of the first "Aussie of the Month" awards for his school!

As part of his prize, he gets to go to Sizzler for free!  Yay for Ethan!  LOL!

Please forgive me my little brag moment.  I am so very proud of my little school boy.  And I am also so very proud of my big school boy too!

This smarty-pants was nominated for the award.  I think he is a little disappointed he didn't actually win but at the same time he is gracious that his brother did.  The good news however, he came home with the "Student of the Month" award for August!  Gotta love that!

Thanks so much for visiting....x

Create + Share...

Today I have another layout and my first one to share from Pretty Little Studio.  They have the most wonderful little word flashcards and I really want to use them on everything! LOL!  So far I have restrained myself... (ahem)... But you might see a few more of them in the future.  Okay.  You will most definitely see more of them in the future.  But just look at them.  They are so very cute!

And of course this one was a perfect match for Ethan's snow photo.

[Snowman]

products used: cs - bazzill, co-ordinations; pp - Antique Store collection: Treasures & Junk; other - Buttermilk Lemon slices Garland Flag, Khaki Restaurant Receipts journal card, Winter One Word Flashcards, Versacolor ink, twine, basic grey brad, staple.

Thanks for visiting...x

Create...

Hello Friends.  I've had a bit of slow start to the month.  Granted.  It's only 5 days in but I want to get back to my regular blogging.  I'm just finding it a little bit hard to find my mojo.  But having said that... I do have some scrapping to share.... Yay!

Over at Pretty Little Studio we are introducing a new series of challenges!  And it's so much FUN!  Melissa has been browsing Pintrest (as we all do! LOL!) and has found this fabulous image:

What you need to do now is find inspiration from it and "think" outside the box.  This week it is an Ad challenge.  Next week it might be a colour challenge or a dare challenge!  There are some fabulous prizes to win and if you love that retro/vintage element on your pages, you need to go and visit the shop.

Here's my sample and first piece of work shared over at Pretty Little Studio!!  Woo Hooo... (sorry, just a little bit excited!  hahaha)

{Hi}

I didn't have any kraft cardstock in my stash! Yikes!!!  So I had to improvise - dressmakers patterned paper it is!

products: Charm 8x8 patterned paper, Apothecary journaling cards - rough and tumble, Celebrate Paper Ribbons, kaisercraft: crochet doily, kaisercraft: ink (corn), My Mind's Eye: pearl brad, dressmakers patterned paper.

Also....

This fortnight I get to set the challenge over at The Boxx.  I know I've had a few very busy weeks and I'm guessing there's generally some craziness in most others homes' as well! LOL!  I could be wrong though!  (And I might be the only one who is fishing clothes out of the bottom of a suitcase, while the hubby just wants to go fishing....)

So this fortnight I am opting for "easy".  Gotta love easy right?!  Hopefully there's enough love out there and somebody will complete the challenge....pretty please!

My challenge is:  To create a LO with three or more photos, include journaling, and a piece of string/twine. 

 [story]

products: pp - Bella!, Kaisercraft (Lullaby, Party Animals), October Afternoon (Rocket Age); other - shipping tag, kaisercraft: pearl brad, ink; crafter's template; black pen (sharpie); sewing machine; martha stewart circle punch; star punch; buttons; string.

So.... There we go.  I hope I will see some familiar names and faces join in with both challenges!  Thanks for visiting (and keeping me motivated!!)  ;)