I grabbed the latest Scrapbooking Memories (Vol. 11 No. 6) magazine yesterday and eagerly tore it open to have a look at a mini album I did featuring the Bella Ruby Rock It range. I was so nervous.......LOL But I like the way this came out and I had a heap of fun making this album too.
I also have a LO on page 128 of this issue too.
That was my 5th publication and I am waiting on confirmation of 12 more yet to come! If you had asked me a year ago if I thought that was possible. I would have just laughed at you.....LOL
Here's a sneak peek at the magazine page.


It's almost August so nearly time for a whole bunch more challenges at Ready, Set, Scrap! I was bribed, begged or hassled into releasing a challenge early today. Them girls are just hanging out for the new challenges!......LOL
So here is my Quote Challenge for August:

For this month's quote challenge Tracey would like you to create an item using the following quote:

“We Do Not Remember Days

We Remember The Moments”

You may use the Quote as your Title or in the Journaling.

Tracey would also like to see:

3 Different PP's Used

3 Shapes The Same Size

A Minimum Of 6 Hand Stiches

There is an awesome $20 store voucher on offer for the winner of this challenge.
Generously sponsored by Joyful Scraps.

And here is my example:

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Products Used: Bazzill : Graphic 45 PP's : Tea-stained Paper : Hessian : Jute String : Craft Flowers : Kaisercraft Rub-on's : Corner Punch
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I justy love that quote. It really just sums up life doesn't it?
Have a great Friday everyone......xxx

Well I'm a bit behind this week but regardless here is my take on last weeks sketch at 52 Sketches...52 Weeks.

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Products Used: Collage Press Knave Of Hearts Collection - PP : Scenic Route Background Worn Lined Paper - PP : Collage Press Knave Of Hearts Collection - Collage Cuts : Machine Stitching : Journaling Pen : Rose Moka - Alpha Stickers : Thickers : Versa Color Ink
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And here is my DT example for Sketch #30 this week:

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Products Used : Bazzill : Kaisercraft Duchess Collection Dynasty - PP : Kaisercraft Duchess Collection Imperial - PP : Kaisercraft Duchess Collection - Elements : Thickers : Adorn-It - Alpha Stickers : Machine Stitching : Paper Clip
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OK I admit I swore a bit putting this together but I was happy with the way it turned out......LOL
This was for Ann-Marie's OTP/Altered Art Challenge at Ready, Set, Scrap!

The details of the challenge were:
It had to be functional and interactive and had to include the following items
Ribbon/Fibre/String
Handwriting ( journaling, title, quote etc)
Rubons

Now silly me forgot to take a photo showing the back of the O's but I handwrote words such as play, share, laugh etc on the back.

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Kaiser Wood OTP : Kaiser PP's : Acrylic Paint : Kaiser Rub-On : Jute String : Journaling Pen : Chipboard : Bazzill : Page From Music Book
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This weeks sketch at 52 Sketches...52 Weeks is brilliant. You should see the examples the DT came up with for this sketch. Yummy!
Anyhoo here is my take on it and Julie's gorgeous sketch below.

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Products Used: Kaiser PP's : Collage Press PP's : Die-Cut Tag : Pink Paislee Chipboard : Buttons : Brads : Thickers : Rhinestones : Journaling Pens
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So does everyone have plans for the weekend? There is one awesome party happening at Ready, Set, Scrap! for the July Cyber Crop. Come on over and join our Cocktail Party!
All the fun kicks off at 9pm AEST tonight, but make sure you register in the forum first.

I had a crack at Rach's Number Challenge for July at Ready, Set, Scrap!
For Rach's challenge you needed to use the following:
1 Sketch
2 Photos
3 Stamps
4 Word Title
5 Rub-Ons
6 Rhinestones

Tricky, tricky, but here's what I came up with anyways.....LOL

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I have used: Bazzill : Kaiser PP's : Pink Paislee - Top Siders : Collage Press PP : Thickers : Basic Grey - Rub-ons : Paper String : Acrylic Paint : Bottle Lid for stamping : Making Memories - Rub-ons : Tiny Flower Rhinestones
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I used this sketch from 52 Sketches...52 Weeks by Julie Bonner.


Thanks for a great challenge Rach. Had heaps of fun with this one.

I have managed a couple of the challenges for July at Ready, Set, Scrap!

The first is for Nat's Themed Challenge.
The theme was Friendship and the Title had to be a friendship quote. It also had to include lace.

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I have used: Bazzill : Kaiser - Loire Valley PP (Celandine) : Kaiser - Loire Valley Die-Cut : Hambly Screen Prints - Transparency : Prima - Say It In Pearls : Prima - Flowers : Kaiser - Flowers : Kaiser - Pearls : Rhinestone : Lace : Thickers : Making Memories - Tiny Alpha's : American Crafts - Mini Marks : Kelly Panacci - Rub-On's
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This one was for Janine's Colour Challenge.
You had to ise the colours sky blue, cream, white & black. It also had to have lots of layering. This is a really heavy page now!!!.....LOL

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I have used: Bazzill : Creative Imaginations PP : Corrugated Cardboard : Bella - Dandy PP : Lace Ribbon : Teresa Collins - Die-Cut : Acrylic Paint : Versa Color Ink : Prima - Flowers : Craft Rose : Kaiser - Pearls : Pearl Pins : Leather String : Ribbon
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Loved both of these challenges girls.
Thanks for the inspiration
xxx

Sorry I am late guys!

Congratulations

Kathie!

Your name was drawn out to win a RAK for my birthday.
Please email me or post a comment here with your contact details so I can get your prize out to you (comment won't be published)
Thanks to everyone who played along.
I still have some RAK's here so I might have to come up with a new way of giving some out........

This weeks sketch is up at 52 Sketches.....52 Weeks.
I had a heap of fun with this example of Julie's sketch.

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I have used: My Minds Eye - PP & Die-Cut : Creative Imaginations - PP & Die-Cut Stickers : Prima - Say It In Crystals : Maya Road - Clear Clock : My2Angels - Felt Heart : Tea-stained paper : Tim Holtz - Distress Ink : SEI - Alpha Stickers : Kaiser - Pearls : Tattered Angels - Glimmer Mist : Making Memories - Tiny Alpha's : Smart Kraft - Photo Corners : Versa Color Ink
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Here is Julie's sketch #27


There is an awesome prize this week, sponsored by Scrapbook Deals 4 U.

So if you are looking for a bit of inspiration, pop on over and check out some of the awesome sketches that will get your creativity flowing.

Birthday Fun For You!

Yay! It's my birthday.....

As promised I have a surprise for all of you.
I have quite a few RAKS's sitting here all made up and ready to give out.
I love sharing!

So I want to hear all your best birthday experiences.
Make it short and the best stories will go into a random draw to win a RAK.

I'm not sure how many I will give away yet and I'm leaving that up to you. The more posts I get the more RAK's I will give away.
I will do the random draw on Monday night, so plenty of time to post a comment!

So Happy Birthday to me
and hope you come and make this a bit of fun.

I was able to get some of the new Kaiser Q1 range the other day
(Thanks to Anna from Anna's Craft Cupboard).
I couldn't resist playing.
I have used this photo before of my son holding his first-born son for the first time, but I just love the pic!!!

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I have used: KaiserCraft - Loire Valley PP (Dahlia) : Bazzill : Bazzill Embossed Cardstock : Prima - Say It In Crystals : Teresa Collins - Die-Cut : ? Transparent Clock : Pink Paislee - Die-Cut : ? Die-Cut Brackets : Thickers : Making Memories - Tiny Alpha's : Bella - Die-Cut : Machine Stitching : Dymo Labeller
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Hope everybody has a scraptastic weekend!
Remember to check back here tomorrow for my Birthday Surprise!!!!!

WOO HOO!
The new challenges are up for July at Ready, Set, Scrap!
I'm needing some inspiration at the moment so can't wait to get started on these.

My challenge for July was the Negative Space Challenge
Here are the details of my challenge:

• Must use 2 pics, smaller than 4x6

• Must NOT use cardstock or patterned paper as your base. Try to use an alternative such as cardboard, chipboard, transparency, canvas etc....

• Must include at least 1 chipboard (or grungeboard) element somewhere on your creation

And here is my example:

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I have used: Corrugated Cardboard : Darkroom Door - Allegro PP's : Thickers - Sprinkles : Craft Flowers & Leaves : Versa Color Ink : Tim Holtz - Grungeboard : ? Chipboard Bracket : Acrylic Paint : Dimensional Magic : Tattered Angels - Glimmer Mist : Kaiser - Pearls : Making Memories - Tiny Alpha's
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There is a fantastic $20 Store Voucher up for grabs with this challenge.

Sponsored by Beary Crafty Collections




Make sure you come over and check out all the challenges!