I'm way excited!
My visitors arrive tomorrow, oh it's after midnight so technically it's today......LOL

If I go AWOL for a couple of days you know why but I'll make sure I fill you in with all the details as soon as I can.

Have a great Sunday everybody and I hope your weekend has been perfect.

Chat soon......xxx

Here's a layout I did just because I wanted to use these pretty PP's from Prima.
Had a bit of fun with this one and used a clear page and lots of glitter!
My gorgeous daughter Kiki.



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I have used:Prima Peaches - Spotlight PP : Clear Acrylic Page : Queen & Co Felt : Glitter : Craft Flower : Bazzill Just The Edge : Prima Say It In Pearls : Dimensional Magic : Thickers : Ribbon

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Thanks for calling in.
Hope everybody has a brilliant weekend!....xxx

As some of you would know, I have my Mum coming to visit on Sunday. I'm soooo excited and can't wait to see her! The last time she came for a visit was Christmas / New Years 2007 so I am hanging out to spend some time with her.

I am also having the gorgeous Nat come for a visit as well. We are going to have some fun at the SIA for a few days and hopefully catch up with a few people on Thursday 2nd April for morning tea and lunch.

Anyways have to run. Lots of stuff to get done before the weekend so best hop to it!!!!......Chat Soon......xxx

Here is a layout I did for Julie at Ready, Set, Scrap! for the March Photoswap.
This adorable photo is Isla and Mason, the gorgeous kids of Julie's niece.
I'm still not sure that I am happy with this LO, so Julie maybe getting an extra version.
It's growing on me though!



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I have used: Bazzill : Scenic Route Background PP : My Minds Eye - Bliss "Darling Daughter" Butterfly : Kaiser Pearls : Prima Say It In Studs : Bella Alpha Chipz : Dimensional Magic

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Thanks for calling in......xxx

I managed a little scrapping time today!
This LO is for Nat's Ebony & Ivory Challenge for March at Ready, Set, Scrap!

Nat's challenge was to use black, pink & green as well as handcutting and gems!
Awesome challenge, thanks Nat!

Here is my take on the challenge. My cousin and me in January this year.


Thanks for looking everybody.....xxx

I've been busting to share some of the CPT work I have been doing for DownUnder Direct for the SIA but I think I can get away with a little sneak peek!......LOL

Thanks for visiting me!....xxx

Here's a project I did for Lexies OTP/Altered Item Challenge for March at
Ready, Set, Scrap!.
This was a great challenge and it gave me the kick up the butt to tackle this suitcase that I have had for a year now!!!
Thanks Lexie.

Lexie's Challenge:

March OTP Challenge - set by Lexie King

For this month's OTP challenge I would like you to
take one house hold object, it can be anything, chair, toaster, saucepan, lamp etc
and transform it into a work of art

You must use
paint
minimum of 13 flowers
and beads
you may add anything else you want to create you work of art

Here is the before pic

And after

On the outside I used paint, patterned paper, mod podge and ribbon


Inside the suitcase


For the inside I lined the lid with fabric, lace and ric-rac with flowers, ribbon and beads to embellish. The bottom section of the suitcase is just painted.

This little suitcase now holds all those gorgeous drawings, letters and artwork my kids are giving me all the time......xxx

Wahoo! I scrapped......LOL
This is for Janine's Quote Challenge for March at Ready, Set, Scrap!
Such a gorgeous quote that Janine chose,
"Friendship Is Like A Rainbow Between Two Hearts"

I have used: Bazzill Kraft : Carolee's Creations - Love Worn PP : Kaiser Wood Flourishes : My2Angels Bling Circle : Jenni B Metal Butterfly : Little Davis Wood Word : Stampendous Clear Stamps : Staz-on Ink - Timber Brown : Acrylic Paint

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Thanks for stopping by......xxx

I have been, busy, busy, busy and yet I have nothing to show you.
Been flat out scrapping but it's all been for projects for DownUnder Direct for the SIA Trade Show in Sydney at the end of the month.
Would love to share all the work I have been doing, but it will have to wait :(
I can tell you though I have been having a LOT of fun playing with all my new toys.....LOL
Mountains of Bazzill and The Spellbinder Wizard and The Crafters Companion and Bazzill In Stitchz....It's been like 10 Christmases in 1 in my house......LOL


Chat to you all soon.......xxx

Another LO I managed for the Cyber Crop at Ready, Set, Scrap! This one was for Shell's Hot Chocolate Challenge.

Hot Chocolate – Made By Shell

mmmm.....yummy

Shell's challenge is all about Hot Chocolate & Lime Tart

Must use:

Brown & Lime Green as main colours.

5 buttons

1 flower

and

stitching

Here is my take on Shell's Gorgeous Challenge:


And the last of the challenges I got to do was for Lexie's Milkshake Challenge.

Milkshake – Made By Lexie

BLUE HEAVEN MILKSHAKE

Yes some of us are old enough to remember that flavour!

For Lexie's Challenge your LO is to be shades of BLUE

The WORD BLUE must be on your LO somewhere. It can be in the title or journaling.

Here is my take on Lexie's yummy challenge:


I was a little disappointed in this as the scan picture did not photograph very well....:(

Thanks for calling in people......xxx

Happy Monday morning people. I only managed 2 of the Cyber Crop Challenges from Ready, Set, Scrap! over the weekend so I'm keen to try and get a couple more done today!!!! This was Ann-Marie's Mud Cake Challenge:

For Ann-Marie's Challenge she would like everyone to create a

Recipe Card

You can go with any size format that suits you, Ann-Marie has gone with a roughly 8x5" size.

On your recipe card you need to have the following items,

ribbon, a staple, some buttons and a cut out item (eg. doiley or pattern from a paper)

Here is my take:

And this was Kath's Cappuccino Challenge:

For Kath's challenge you must use a Cappuccino as your inspiration for the colors and also include handcutting, stitching & lace:

For my take on the challenge I decided on a card:


Off to do my housework now. Have a great day....xxx

Here's a couple of LO's for the Monthly challenges at Ready, Set, Scrap!.

This one is for Shell's Themed Challenge

I have used: Bazzill - Kraft : Sassafrass Lass PP - Fawned Of You Too : Sassafrass Lass Stickers - Fawned Of You Too : Scenic Route PP - Background Blue Grid Worn : Grant Studio Clear Stamps - Series 16 : Staz-on Ink - Timber Brown

And this one was for Kath's Negative Space Challenge

I have used: Rosie's Studio Cardstock : Ribbon : Sassafrass Lass PP - Fawned Of You Too : Sassafrass Lass Stickers - Fawned Of You Too : Thickers : Deluxe Designs Alpha Stickers - Margie's Own : Journaling Pen : Staz-on Ink - Jet Black : Machine stitching

Thanks for stopping by......xxx

Wowzers! Were you at the Cyber Crop at Ready, Set, Scrap! on Friday night...
Sorry if I missed you 'cause the place was full up. I think we officially had the most people ever at our Cyber Crop and it was one huge and very funny night.
And to make it really special, you should see all the Challenges from our gorgeous DT. Woo Hoo! I keep going back to look at them. They are amazing and what a showcase of talent....

Our theme this month was the Cyber Crop Cafe and I gave each of the DT members a "menu" item as inspiration for their challenge.
Mine was Caffe Latte!

Caffe Latte – Made By Tracey

I love a good Latte.

Did you know that the translation for Caffe Latte is

Coffee with milk!

So I want to see lots of milky WHITE & dreamy, creamy LATTE and CREAM colours. And just because it's the way I like my Latte, just a shake of CHOCOLATE somewhere as well.

Your creation can be in the form of a layout, digi, OTP, card or altered item.

Here is my example:

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I have used: Bazzill Swiss Dots : ? Cardstock : Handmade Coffee-stained Paper : Sassafrass Lass PP : Whispers Inks : Hessian : Kaiser Wood Flourish : Bella Alpha : Tattered Angels Glimmer Chip : American Crafts Eyelets : Raffia : Buttons : Computer Written journaling

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Tonights The Night!
March Cyber Crop is on tonight over at Ready, Set, Scrap!
If you haven't already been over and registered, make sure you do!
Check out the awesome prize up for grabs

I can tell you that Autumn Leaves stamps are one of my all time favourites and you could win youself a $100 pack....wahoo!
This gorgeous prize is sponsored by The Blog Hoppers.

Plenty to do today so hopefully I will see you all later for Cyber Crop!

xxx

I received another gorgeous award yesterday from the lovely Jacque. She couldn't decide who to give it to so she gave it to everyone!
I'm kind of going to do the same. Anybody that comes to visit my blog today are welcome to grab the award for themselves as a thank you for stopping by.
Hope it makes you smile like it did for me!


I also have a couple of LO's to share with you.

This one was for Ann-Marie's Colour Challenge at Ready, Set, Scrap!
For Ann-Marie's challenge you had to use the colours yellow, tan/brown & blue. It also had to have stamping, button, torn edge and journaling on the photo.
The colour is a bit off in this pic, 'cause the button on the word goggle is actually yellow!

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I have used: Bazzill Swiss Dots : Pebbles Inc. PP - Boys Only Dots : Scenic Route PP - Background/Blue Grid Worn : Making Memories - Tiny Alpha Stickers : Carolee's Creations - Adorn It Alpha Stickers : Autumn Leaves Clear Stamps : Staz-on - Timber Brown : SEI Button : Staples

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This LO is for Rachel's Title/Quote Challenge at Ready, Set, Scrap!.
For Rach's challenge you had to use the word "Little" in your title and it had to have buttons, lace and handcutting as well.


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I have used: Rosie's Studio Cradstock : Making Memories - Paperie PP : Jenni Bowlin Studio - Victoria Floral PP : Bo Bunny Chipboard Shape : Deluxe Designs Alpha Stickers - Margie's Own : Making Memories Tiny Alpha's : My2angels Felt Frame & Heart : Lace : Ribbon : Whispers Ink : Buttons : Paper clip

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Hope everybody has a beautiful day!....xxx

OMG....the wait is over!
I am so glad I can now reveal my really HUGE news!
I have been honoured with the opportunity to join DownUnder Direct as part of their
awesome Creative Project Team.
Somebody pinch me pleeeeasssse........LOL

The new Creative Project Team for DownUnder Direct is...
Nat Williams
Tracey Hunter
Liz Weber
Deb Clarke
Louise Dahlstrom
Tristan Harris
Tracey Orchard
Leonie Taylor

We will be given the opportunity to take part in demonstrations at Trade Shows, Scrap Stores and Conventions.

We will be working with newly released product for marketting purposes ie: advertising and Trade Shows etc. with all the many great products that DownUnder Direct Manufacture and Wholesale





DownUnder Direct are the

Authorised Australian Distributor for the complete range of Bazzill Basics Paper & World Win Papers.

Australia's Exclusive Authorized Distributor for complete range of Spellbinders Nestabilities products.

Australia's Authorised Distributor for Uni Ball Pens


*NEW* The Exclusive Authorised Australian Distributor for the compete range of JustRite Stamps

PLUS more exciting products to come

Thank you to the lovely Deb Boundy - Director of DownUnder Direct Wholesale for this amazing opportunity!

I love logging on to my computer in the morning and getting greeted with a lovely blog award. Really makes my day! Thank you to the gorgeous Janine for this award.


I am passing it on to the following four beautiful blogs.

Vicki
Kath
Nat
Kirsti


Enjoy gorgeous people!...xxx

I've had the flu the last few days. What a dilemma. A whole bunch of new challenges are up at Ready, Set, Scrap! and I'm in bed feeling miserable. What's a girl to do?
I grabbed my lappy, took it to bed with me and did a digi layout instead!.....LOL
This one is for Kirsti's Number Challenge. It had to have all of the following:
1 photo
1 transparent / acrylic embellie
2 PP's
3 brads
4 red items / elements
5 word title



Thanks for calling in....xxx

It was my turn to come up with a sketch for this month's sketch challenge at Ready, Set, Scrap!

Here is my sketch

And this is my example

This challenge has a $20 Scrapbook Pack up for grabs and there are 8 other challenges with awesome prizes as well. So make sure you come on over and check them out!

Bye for now...xxx

Wow! I have been honoured with this gorgeous award from the very lovely Kathie at
Scraphappy Kat.
This is called the "Gift Of Love" Award and I get to choose between 4 & 8 people to pass it on to.


I have chosen 4 random blogs from my list to receive this award and they are:

Janine
Gayatri
Kellie
Sharon

Enjoy ladies!

How is everybody this gorgeous Sunday? I have a layout to share with you for the February Photoswap over at Ready, Set, Scrap!
This one was for the lovely Shazza. I hope she likes it!


And today is the first day of Autumn. Bye, bye Summer!
And also the first day of the March Challenges at Ready, Set, Scrap!
So if you are looking for a challenge (there are 9 of them!) and the chance to win a great prize, make sure you head on over for a looksie.....

Have a great day everybody....xxx