Tracey Hunter

2010-11-05T19:25:00.002+11:00

Do you love Shabby and/or Grunge?

Then my2angels want to hear from you

We require 1-2 new Design Team members to join us

Requirements during your time with us …

One step by step layout OR step by step technique each month

And 2-3 other creations each month (this does not have to be layouts … ATCs and Cards are especially welcome)

Comment on layouts in the Gallery and other DT and participant’s blogs

You must have an active blog and link our blog and business on your blog

Also, you must post projects using my2angels products on your own blog and promote my2angels whenever possible

Preferable not on a current online store DT

This call is only open to Australia Residents

Email us from our "contact us" page via our website with the link to your blog

attach a couple of projects that best represents your style

by 20th November and we will announce the new members on 25^th November 2010

Oh So Yummy Prima Papers!

2010-09-06T21:54:00.004+10:00

Look at what I fell in love with at My2Angels.....ooh la la

Prima Annalee Avondale

Prima Paisley Road Bhangra

Don't you just love the colours in both these Prima ranges??
Check out all the new Prima patterned papers available at My2Angels here.
Go crazy before they are all gone.........

My2Angels Blog Hop!

2010-08-24T00:27:00.012+10:00

Do you want win some fantastic prizes from my2angels?

If you said yes (and who wouldn't!)

Today we are excited to present the first ever my2angels Blog Hop for all of it's talented DT’s and Guest DT’s to show off their creation and for you to view their blogs.

In order to go into the draw to win you need to leave a comment on each of the Angels’s blog, as there will be winners drawn randomly from the blogs … so you won’t know which ones! Then go back to the start at my2angels and let us know you have completed the hop

Become a follower to get a bonus entry (don’t worry if you are already a follower we will add the bonus entry automatically for you)

Our theme is birthday cards

My first card features some gorgeous flowers from My2Angels & some pretty Prima paper.

Prima Flights of Fancy Blooming Happiness
Tattered Angels Rockin' Renaissance Crepe Ribbon
6 Gardenias - Blue, Pink & White and Brown
23mm Light Pink Mulberry Flowers
23mm White Mulberry Flowers
Glitter Butterfly - White / Cryst al
50 Glitter Brads
10mm Silver Acrylic Rhinestones
Skeleton Leaves - Black
Ranger Liquid Pearls White Opal
Carolees Creations Tiny Black Alpha S tickers
2cm White Cotton Lace Border

Other Products
Cardstock

My second card is one for the boys. I used these cute die-cuts by Graphic 45 to create a simple card.

Graphic45 Playtime Past Tags
Graphic 45 Play Time Alphabet Games
Distress Crackle Paint - Antique Linen
Scrapware Chipboard Happy Birthday
Crystal Brads - Red

Other Products
Dotted Cardstock

good luck and thanks for stopping by!

Oops! Hopped into the middle of this blog hop and want to join in the fun?
Or have you lost your blog trail and need to start again..?....

The starter blog for this hop is my2angels

Next stop in the blog hop is ….

Wendy

Spring Inspired Mobile - DownUnder Direct

2010-08-21T16:42:00.003+10:00

I am just a bit over the winter weather so with Spring in mind I created this hanging mobile with some of the awesome products from DownUnder Direct.

You can view the entire product list here
Thanks for calling in :)

Scrap Relay Challenge at My2Angels

2010-08-12T12:34:00.007+10:00

Well I am very proud of myself!
I have just finished my challenge for the Scrap Relay at My2Angels.

The challenge was to include an invite on your layout.
You can view the details of this challenge here at My2Angels Blog.

Here is what I came up with.

The invitation slides out and I used the inside for my journaling which is what you can see beside the photos.
Here is a pic showing the outside of the invitation.

I have used these products from My2Angels Shop

SEI Happy Days – Cake

SEI Happy Days - Cake Walk

SEI Happy Days - Party Favors

Scrapware Chipboard Do-Hicky Flourish #6

Present Charm

6 Gardenias - Blue, Pink & White and Brown

Gardenias Mulberry Paper Flowers – Romance

Stemmed Star Flowers - Dark Pink & White

Stemmed Star Flowers - 2 Toned Brown

20 Large and Small Journalling White Tags

AC Foam Thickers Daiquiri – White

Websters Pages Postcards From Paris Storytellers Stickers

Ranger Liquid Pearls White Opal

Twinklets Diamond Dust

Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain

Organza Ribbon - Chocolate Brown

Organza Ribbon – White

Pink & Red Engraved with Love Designed Felt Hearts

White Scroll Felt Stars

Scrapware Chipboard Happy Birthday

Pink Self Adhesive Rhinestone Hearts

I have based the layout on a sketch by Beggahuna. Many thanks :)

So now I am off for much less fun things.....the Dentist!
Thanks for calling in :)

More Prizes @ My2Angels

2010-08-05T10:00:00.001+10:00

Want to win more vouchers from my2angels?

Come and join us in our first ever scrapping relay

Teams of 5 will be picked from the entrants - register by leaving a comment
(if there is a day YOU CAN NOT participate in please let me know when you register)

Everyone will be advised ahead of time what day they are scheduled to complete their layout on Sunday morning

Sunday night, 8^th August, at midnight I will upload the first criteria eg cupcakes on a layout or could it be a banner or perhaps presents on your layout! You will have to wait and see at midnight on your day of allocation.

The member from each team who are allocated Monday will be required to complete a birthday layout with the criteria incorporated on it.

And then every midnight after that for 4 more nights a new criteria for the team member chosen for that day will be uploaded (ending Friday)

They are to be Birthday layouts and to be completed within a 24 hour period, uploaded to your blog & our gallery BEFORE midnight and a comment left on the my2angels blog so we know you have completed the task

so what do YOU win ...

Prizes are awarded to:

Team prize of $15 voucher EACH to spend at my2angels – criteria is the more products used on their layout that are sold at my2angels and the best description of their layout with links to the my2angels website from your blog

Individual Prize of a $15 my2angels voucher is awarded to the most unique way of incorporating the criteria into their layout and links from your blogs to the my2angels website

And a random prize drawn, of a $15 my2angels store voucher, for one lucky entrant (this is drawn between the teams that did not win the team prize)

It is not who is the fastest, (we don’t want you wasting your products to make something quick and easy that you may not want in your albums) but it's fun in participating, following the criteria and uniqueness of the entries.
LOL but in saying that they must be uploaded before midnight

Come on ... register and join in the challenge ...

Sketch Competition @ My2Angels

2010-08-03T09:14:00.004+10:00

Here is your chance to win a $20 voucher from My2Angels and it's sooooo easy!!!

Create a BIRTHDAY layout using BOTH of the following 2 criteria:

majority of products available from my2angels

and

Wendy's Sketch

For a chance to win $20 voucher to spend at my2angels

Upload your layout to our gallery before August 31st to be eligible (please list our products used when uploading so everyone knows what can be created with them)

**An additional $10 voucher is up for grabs if you post your layout on your blog AND then come back to our blog and post your link in the comments section. (Please make sure you link to the post with your layout and not just your blog). We will select a winner to be featured on our blog at the end of the month.**

How easy is that and don't you love Wendy's sketch?

Here is my example of Wendy's sketch that I used as inspiration for a Birthday card (yeah I know I bent the rules but Mojo had other ideas....lol).

SHOP PRODUCTS
Prima Strawberry Kisses Cherry Blossom
Prima Strawberry Kisses Daydream
Prima Chipboard Journalling Stickers Strawberry Kisses
AC Foam Thickers Daiquiri - Black
Carolees Creations Tiny Black Alpha Stickers
Butterfly Charms
Organza Ribbon - Black
Crystal Brads - Black
Glass Seed Beads - Pink

OTHER STUFF
Cardstock

Look forward to seeing all your gorgeous entries!
xxx

SALE ALERT!

2010-08-01T13:54:00.002+10:00

Guess What's Happening at My2Angels This Month!!!

Its our 2nd Birthday
and to celebrate YOU get the presents

10 - 50% off all products at my2angels
1st August till 21st August

No promotional codes or discount vouchers are not valid during the sale
and excludes class kits

25% off Prima and Websters Pages Pattern papers
35% off entire range of Buzz and Bloom

Check out the monthly specials section .. we have added MORE items

Also with your first order of month you receive FREE a packet of our present charms

Get in quick as some products are already out of stock (:

You are going to find some unique products here at my2angels, some not seen BEFORE in the Australian marketplace.

Hope you enjoy your visit and are inspired to create ...

My2Angels B & W Card

2010-07-18T17:54:00.002+10:00

Continuing with this months Black & White Theme at My2Angels, I created this card.

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SHOP PRODUCTS
Imaginisce To Love & Cherish Grace
Scrapware Chipboard Happy Birthday
Distress Crackle Paint - Picket Fence White
Zing Opaque Embossing Glitter Pink
Organza Ribbon - Pink
Butterfly Charms
5mm Cream Pearls

OTHER STUFF
Cardstock
Embossed Cardstock
Kindy Glitz - Pink
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Remember to check out the My2Angels Blog for more gorgeous Black & White inspiration :)

Black & White

2010-07-07T17:02:00.003+10:00

There is a Black & White Theme for July at My2Angels and I always love this colour combo so here is the first of my projects :)

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Shop Products
Imaginisce To Love & Cherish Diana
Teresa Collins Mr & Mrs Ledger
Velvet Ric Rac - White
10 Large Journalling Tags
Tree Charms
Leaf Charms
Zing Opaque Embossing Powder Glitter Black
AC Foam Thickers Daiquiri - Black
Carolees Creations Tiny Black Alpha Stickers
Versa Color Cube Ink Pad - Black

Other Stuff
Tim Holtz Grungeboard
Dymo Labeller
Paper String

Page Maps Sketch
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Make sure you keep checking the My2Angels Blog for even more Black & White inspitration
Thanks for calling in :)

July Challenge @ Scrap The Girls

2010-07-01T22:57:00.007+10:00

There is a gorgeous sketch to use for the July challenge at Scrap The Girls.
I had a lot of fun playing with this sketch and here is my take:

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Paper

Bo Bunny

Embellishments

Prima Flowers, Say It In Pearls & Say It In Crystals

Glitz Frosting Stickers

Kaisercraft Pearls & Rhinestones

Tim Holtz Distress Ink

Basic Grey Alphabet Stickers

Making Memories Alphabet Stickers

Dimensional Magic

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And here is the sketch:

Look forward to seeing everyone's take on this sketch :)

DownUnder Direct Projects

2010-06-27T19:18:00.008+10:00

Three new projects for DownUnder Direct.

The 2 cards feature the Cherries Impressabilities.
I had a bit of a pink and black theme going here so I decided to recycle an old jar into a tea light holder for a party.

Full Product List HERE

Full Product List HERE

Full Product List HERE

Thanks for stopping by :)
Hope everybody had a fabulous weekend!

Another Frames Project

2010-06-26T13:17:00.004+10:00

I am way behind this week!
Have been meaning to share this project for My2Angels and just haven't had the time to sit here at my Blog and upload.
So here it is, better late than never I suppose!....lol

A super quick layout using the gorgeous black scroll frame.
My son took this photo of my gorgeous Grandson Caleb's toes. (he knows the photos I love to have!)

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Black and White Mini Gardenias - their tips highlighted with Kindy Glitz Black
23mm White Mulberry Flowers
Mulberry Paper Leaves - Green Brown and Rose
Circle Pendants
10 Large Journalling Tags
Buzz and Bloom Chipboard - that 70s alphabet
1 Black Scroll Felt Frames
Websters Pages Life's Portrait Love Yourself
3mm Black Rhinestones Flourish
Black Flowers Acrylic Chain strip used on the photo
Distress Crackle Paint - Picket Fence White
Dimensional Magic - Clear
Versa Color Cube Ink Pad - Black
ICE Stickles Glitter Glue Silver Ice
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Thanks for calling in :)

Frame Wall Hanging

2010-06-22T22:04:00.003+10:00

Extremely quick post to share another project for Tracy at My2Angels.
Sticking with the Frames theme for this month I came up with this idea using 2 white felt frames as a wall hanging.

Huge apologies for the photos, the acetate made it very difficult to take a decent photo.
More details on this project here.

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Shop Products
White Scalloped Edged Felt Frame
Mini Gardenias - Peach
10 White Mulberry Paper Leaves
Canna Lillies - White
Buzz and Bloom Clear Stamps - Its clear to me Alphabet
10mm Silver Acrylic Rhinestones
StazOn Ink Pad - Timber Brown (back in stock by the 2nd July)
Glimmer Mist - Creme de chocolat 2oz
Leaf Charms
Small Heart Locket Charm
Glass Seed Beads - Coffee Brown

Other Stuff
Acetate
Album rings
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Finished One!

2010-06-17T16:26:00.003+10:00

I finally finished a layout I started ages ago at a crop night. It's the only thing I did all night (except talking & eating....lol) and I still didn't get it finished.
Taaa daaaa!
All done now ;)

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Paper

Prima Strawberry Kisses Collection

Cardstock

Bazzill Dotted Swiss

Embellishments

Prima Leaves & Journaling Stickers

Websters Pages Ball Trim

Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist & Glimmer Chips

My2Angels Charm, Gardenias & Stemmed Flowers

Tim Holtz Distress Ink

Twinklets Diamond Dust

Zing Embossing Powder

Kaisercraft Pearls & Flowers

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My2Angels Frames

2010-06-07T16:02:00.004+10:00

Happy Monday everyone!

We were given a gorgeous DT pack from Tracy at My2Angels to create some projects for this month's theme "Frames".
I love how versatile the Felt Frames are and came up with the idea of turning two of the frames into a mini album/brag book.

Heaps of fun!

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Products From Shop
White Scalloped Edged Felt Frame
4mm Silver Bling Rhinestones Photo Corners
Websters Pages Life's Portrait Pure Grace
Websters Pages Paris Fabric Fancies
Velvet Ric Rac - White
Silver Glitter Ribbon
Glimmer Mist - Honeydew 2oz
Silver Square Ribbon Slides - 3.1cm
Love Key Charms
Petite Silver Frames

Other
Organza ribbon
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I glimmer misted the frames and then added some of the pretty Websters Pages paper as a background and a Websters Pages Paris Fabric Fancies and then backed it all on some bazzill. Then I punched some holes, added some bazzill pages inside and used some album rings to hold it all together.

The front is decorated with some ribbon, charms, and Bling Rhinestones Corners.

Be sure to check out the other gorgeous creations using the White Felt Frames on the My2Angels Blog.

Scrap The Girls June Challenge & CT Call

2010-06-01T22:11:00.003+10:00

It's the first of June so you know what that means!
A new challenge is up at Scrap The Girls and it is FUN!
Here are the details for the June Challenge:

JUNE is a big month for birthdays in our family, so I would like you to scrap those un-scrapped girly birthday pics you have! Please make your pages bright and fun! Extra Criteria – Mixed alpha title (at least 3 different alphas)

Here is my example:

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Bo Bunny PP : Bazzill : Bo Bunny Combo Stickers : American Crafts Thickers : Carolees Creations Adorn It Alpha Stickers : Kindy Glitz : Bo Bunny iCandy Brads : Dimensional Magic : Ribbon : Versa Color Ink : Loosely based on a Page Maps sketch

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There is also a Creative Team Call at Scrap The Girls. Here are all the details:

NEW CREATIVE TEAM CALL - If you would like the chance to be part of the Scrap the Girls creative team from 1st August 2010 to 31st January 2011, it is very easy to apply :)

Simply enter the June challenge and email me a little bit about yourself - please include any current design team or creative team commitments you already have. Include this with your entry layout.

Email applications and entries to scrapthegirls@bigpond.com

Entries close 30th June 2010 - any questions please email me :)

Swish!

2010-05-30T22:37:00.005+10:00

Well I am a happy girl!
I actually got to scrap on the weekend and even better I did a page just for me. Been dying to scrap these pics and although I am not completely happy with the result I am hoping it's enough to tempt my Mojo back into action.....lol

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Bo Bunny PP : Bo Bunny Chipboard Stickers : American Crafts Thickers : Glimmer Mist :
Glitter : Dimensional Magic : Floral Craft Embellishment : Whispers Journaling Pens :
Zig Writer
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The rest of the weekend was spent cleaning for a rental inspection.
Not so fun, but I have big plans for more scrapping next weekend.

Let's Celebrate Cards

2010-05-27T10:02:00.005+10:00

Just a quick post to share a couple of quickie cards I created for DownUnder Direct using the Let's Celebrate Stamp set by JustRite Stampers.

These 2 cards are very similar but not exactly the same.
I altered the Lattice Spellbinders and layered the cards slightly different to give a different effect to each card.
Aren't the Monkey & Elephant just too cute!

The full product list can be viewed HERE

The full product list can be viewed HERE

I have the whole weekend off this weekend so I am determined to put it to the best of use.
Thanks for stopping by :)

My2Angels Girlfriends Ribbon

2010-05-19T17:15:00.003+10:00

Well I think this is the last of my projects I have stashed away....lol I did get to scrap a little bit on the weekend so hopefully I can catch up a bit soon. My Mojo is not playing nicely at all. He is feeling a little annoyed and abandoned!

This month Tracy is featuring the ribbons at My2Angels and I came up with this quick card using the gorgeous Girlfriends ribbon.

Shop Products
Girlfriends Ribbon
B o Bunny Sophie Notebook
Large Journalling Tags
Websters Pages Blue Ball Fringe Trim
Pink Gardenia from the Romance Pack
Carolees Creations Tiny Flirtacious Cardstock Alpha Stickers
Foam Mounting Tape
3mm Double Sided Tape
12mm double sided acid free tape

Other Stuff
Bazzill Dotted Swiss
White Gel Pen

Make sure you head over to the blog and have a looksie at the gorgeous layout Corrina created using the same ribbon. Stunning!

1 Project & A New Little Man!

2010-05-16T00:34:00.006+10:00

I know I haven't been here for a while but I have been very busy! I have not been busy scrapping. But I do have a little project to share that I created a while ago with some gorgeous products from My2Angels. This was another re-cycling project.

I took this empty box:

And turned it into this:

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SHOP PRODUCTS
Extreme Cool Play Hard Chill Out Awesome Mates Boys Ribbon
Making Memories Spellbound Brocade Orange
Thickers - Daiquiri White
Kindy Glitz - Black
Jones Tones Puff Paint - Black

OTHER STUFF
Mod Podge
Recycled Box
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There are some more gorgeous projects from the Design Team Angels on the blog. Be sure to check them out here.

And here is what has been occupying my thoughts this week.
Early Tuesday morning my very gorgeous second Grandson decided to make his big arrival. He was a very healthy 3.97kg, with a little bit of dark hair and very dark blue eyes.
The little man does not have a name as yet, but I will share as soon as his Mummy & Daddy can make a decision......lol

I have plans to actually create tomorrow so hopefully I will have some new stuff to share soon!

Happy Birthday Chay!

2010-05-07T13:10:00.004+10:00

Happy birthday to our gorgeous Grandson Chay!
I can't believe he is 1 year old already. Time goes way too quick.
I hope he has a fabulous and happy day filled with lots of love and hugs.
Love you Chay Chay xxx

Check him out driving his first car!.....lol

Mother's Day Gifts

2010-05-03T16:43:00.008+10:00

It's Mummy's day soon. YAY!
Way back at the start of last month I created a couple of gifts for my Mum and my Nan. The kids inspired these two gifts.
(I really hope neither of them are reading this post....lol)

Tracy has all the details on the My2Angels Blog on the thoughts behind these projects and I got to use one of my favourite processes with both......RE-USE, RE-CYCLE, RE-INVENT, RE-NEW, RE-VAMP!

Take one plastic craft take-away container and some pretty goodies from My2Angels shop and this is what you get......

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SHOP PRODUCTS
Websters Pages Paris Fabric Fancies
Websters Pages Raspberry Ball Fri nge Trim
23mm Light Pink Mulberry Flowers
Stemmed Star Flowers - Pink & White
23mm White Mulberry Flowers
Hydrangeas Mulberry Paper Flowers - Burgundy
Canna Lillies - Pink
Kindy Glitz Pink
Ranger Liquid Pearls White Opal
StazOn Ink Pad - Timber Brown

OTHER STUFF
Take-away Container
Ribbon
Making Memories Rub-Ons
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And how about an empty chocolate box (I love chocolate boxes)

From this.....

To this.....

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SHOP PRODUCTS
Graphic 45 Le Romantique Sweetheart of Mine
Graphic45 Playtime Past Tags
Stemmed Star Flowers - 2 Toned Brown
Scrapware Chipboard 3D Butterfly - set of 2
Cream Cotton Lace
Glass Seed Beads - Coffee Brown (Tip - have a lighter handy to burn the end after cutting)
Mulberry Paper Leaves - Green Brown and Rose
Safety Pin - Gold
Clear Rock Candy Distress Crackle Paint
Ranger Liquid Pearls White Opal
Dimensional Magic
Buzz and Bloom Chipboard - that 70s alphabet
Carolees Creations Tiny Etched Natural Alpha Stickers

OTHER STUFF
Paint
Versa Color Ink
Sandpaper
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I'm planning a big scrapping weekend this weekend and nobody had better get in my way!.......lol

MIA

2010-05-01T22:59:00.003+10:00

You might have noticed that I have been MIA lately. The reason is that I am back at work now 3-4 days a week and somehow my little brain thought that I would still have heaps of time to do all the other stuff I love.
OMG! I am such a dreamer.....lol
I am desperately trying to squeeze a 7 day week into 3 days and obviously that is not going to work. And to top it off when you run around like crazy trying to get everything done you just end up so darned tired!
So I am extremely thankful that I was well organised before I went back to work and had a couple of DT commitments up my sleeve. Otherwise I would have NOTHING to show you.....lol
I am hoping that as we all settle into this new routine of me not being here to do everything for everyone that I will find some ME time in there somewhere.

So all I have to show you at the moment is my example for this month's challenge at Scrap The Girls (which I had finished 3 weeks early!). I LOVED this challenge. The colours were brilliant to work with. Here is the details of the challenge from Scrap The Girls:

Welcome to the May challenge at Scrap the Girls!

This month we would like you to create a LO based only on the colours below (minimal amounts of black allowed)

Remember: Girls only, no boys allowed!

(colour chart courtesy of a previous Colour Combo's challenge)

The colours shades are only a guide only - eg, you can use lighter or darker shades of the same colours

And here was my example for the challenge

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Kaisercraft Devonshire Collection - PP's, Die-Cuts, Flowers : Prima Flowers : Kaisercraft Pearls : Kindy Glitz : Pink Paislee - Alphabet Stickers & Clear Stamps : Grafix - Transparency : Staz-On Ink : Bo Bunny - Clear Stamps : Lace Trim : Ric Rac : Ranger - Distress Crackle Paint
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Hopefully I will chat to you all soon :)

My Little Champ

2010-04-20T16:44:00.002+10:00

Running out the door but quickly wanted to share this layout I have done using some gorgeous products from DownUnder Direct.

Full product list can be viewed here

Thanks for looking:)

Clean-Up Creations!

2010-04-16T18:41:00.004+10:00

Now that I have some fast internet back I thought I would share a couple of pages I did after I had my big clean-up on the Easter long weekend! It's amazing what you find (or more like what you forget you had....lol)

This is one of those rare photos that my hubby loves. Him and his princess snapped on Australia Day. There is no doubt that she is the apple of her Daddy's eye!

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Websters Pages - PP & Ball Trim : My2Angels - Ladybug Charm & Apple Charm : Prima - Say It In Pearls, Flowers & Centres : Tattered Angels - Glimmer Mist : Kaisercraft - Pearls : Bazzill : AC - Thickers : Making Memories - Alpha : Bella - Alpha : Basic Grey - Alpha : Rose Moka - Alpha Stickers : Staz-On Ink : Versa Color Ink : Journaling Pen : Paper Doily : Craft Butterfly
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And a pic I have been meaning to scrap for a very long time. My rather handsome young Pop in his Air Force uniform. My Pop was a one of a kind treasure. I learnt so much from him and when he passed away it left a big hole in my life. I still miss him every day :)

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My Minds Eye - PP : Bella - PP : Smart Kraft - Photo Corners : Craft Floral Decoration : Kiasercraft - Brad : Collage Press - Die-Cut : Scenic Route - Rub-on : Brown Paper : Versa Color Ink : Staz-On Ink : Bella - Alpha : Adorn It - Alpha Stickers : Jute String : Raffia : Journaling Pen : Dymo Labeller : Lace Doily
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Thanks for stopping by :)

Tagged!

2010-04-14T15:16:00.002+10:00

Woohoo!, I've been tagged!
The very lovely, Sarah has tagged me.
I have to list 10 things that make me happy, 5 pieces of trivia about myself, and then pass this award along to 5 other bloggers I love...so here goes....

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY...
1. My kids (This is a no brainer.....lol)
2. Scrapping!
3. Cleaning my house (ok not cleaning it but having it clean!)
4. My husband (I am a lucky wife)
5. Laughing with good friends
6. Sunny days (I don't like the cold weather)
7. Visiting new places
8. Good coffee (love my coffee)
9. Chocolate
10. Music

Bits about me:
1. I am a huge ABBA fan (Sarah and I could do karaoke one night....lol)
2. I hate shopping. I would buy everything online if I could
3. I am extremely claustrophobic
4. I would love to bungy jump one day
5. I HATE spiders!

So now I have to tag 5 people, so.....:

1. Ann-Marie. An extremely talented digi scrapper and a beautiful person to know.
2. A very kind and generous lady by the name of Amanda!
3. The very talented and lovely Lexie.
4. Lady Grace. A gorgeous person with a huge talent.
5. And last but not least, Sarah Lou. She has the ability to make me laugh every single time I visit her blog. Gotta love that!

Whew! It was hard work choosing just 5 people.
I have linked everyone's name so stop by their blog and say hello. All these lovely bloggers are super friendly, super talented and I am very glad I have had the chance to know each of them. :)

2010-04-12T08:45:00.004+10:00

Sorry I haven't been around much lately. Our internet has been slowed down to dial-up speed AGAIN!
I am going to risk the wait and have a go at uploading a pic of a card I did for DownUnder Direct featuring these gorgeous new organza flowers and Half The Edge decorative Bazzill strips by Bazzill Basics.

Ok here goes, I will go make myself a cuppa while I wait for the pic to upload......lol

Bazzill Basics

3" Organza Flower: French Vanilla

Raven - Half The Edge

Bazzill - 8-806D Natural

Spellbinders Paper Arts

S4-116 Standard Circles (SM)

JustRite Stamps

JB08790 Just a Note Borders & Centers 1 5/8"

OTHER PRODUCTS:

Ribbon
Ink (VersaMark & Versa Color)
Embossing Powder (Zing)
Machine Stitching
Patterned Paper (KaiserCraft)

Thanks for looking, I will be back in a few days and promise to visit you all as soon as my internet is back to speed! :)

3D Card Tutorial For My2Angels

2010-04-06T09:00:00.006+10:00

I hope everybody had a fabulous Easter Long Weekend. Ours was nice and quiet and filled with chocolate for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Just the way I like it....lol

Today I wanted to share a tutorial I did for My2Angels.
Tracy is starting a resource section to share some cool tips, techniques, tutorials and templates.This was a project I adapted from a book called Paper Sculpt Sensation. The original was like a shadow box kind of thing and much larger. I loved the 3D idea but wanted to use it in a card format, so this is what I came up with.

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Bazzill : LYB - Love Letters PP : Love Ribbon : Jones Tones Puff Paint : Kaiser Pearls : Machine Stitching : Spellbinders Classic Circle : Crystal Brad : Heart Locket Charm : Jenni B White Organza Flower : Red Glitter Ribbon : Tiger Grip Glue : Double-sided tape
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More details on the tutorial can be found on the My2Angels Blog.

Also featured on the blog this month is the very talented Anne Paterson as a guest designer. Check out her blog here. Amazing work!

Thanks for calling in :)

Scrap The Girls April Challenge

2010-04-01T09:28:00.003+11:00

Happy April Fools Day everybody!
Has anybody been caught today?....lol

Well this is no joke. The new challenge for April is up at Scrap The Girls.
Here is what Kate said about this month's challenge:

The April Scrap the Girls challenge is a 5,4,3,2,1 challenge!

Use 5 x buttons, 4 x patterned papers, 3 x flowers, 2 x photos, 1 x alpha

Other products are allowed to be included, but the numbers of the listed products must remain the same.

it's as easy as that!

Cool challenge hey? I decided to use the 5,4,3,2,1 challenge without adding too much extra.
Here is my take on the challenge:

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KaiserCraft La Di Da Collection PP's : My2Angels Gardenia Flower & 23mm Deep Pink Mulberry Flowers : Pink Paislee Alpha : Buttons : Ranger Stickles : Spellbinders Borderabilities - Lattice : Machine Stitching
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I hope everybody has a very safe and happy Easter weekend. Eat lots and have a great time with your family and friends :)

A Gift

2010-03-31T10:42:00.004+11:00

Quick post today!
One of the teachers from the little kids school is retiring at the end of next term but he has a term full of long service leave to take, so tomorrow will be his last day at the school.
He is a lovely person and both of my youngest kids have had the good fortune to have him as their teacher while they have been at this school. We wanted to give him a handmade gift so we came up with this little Journal that also has some clear pages in it where you can keep mementos or photos to go with your journaling.
I embellished the journal with some KisaerCraft goodies and made a matching gift tag that doubles as a page marker. I also made this little star card (for being a star teacher....lol)
Hopefully he can use it for something wonderful like a travel journal! Happy retirement Mr Leitch :)

I apologise for the shocking photos but we have NO sun today!

Also I made this quick card for the son of one of my friends.

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Bazzill : Ribbon : Bazzill Half The Edge : Buttons : Kraft Kuts Die-Cut : Sass Lass PP : KaiserCraft Rub-On : Buttons : Craft String : Machine Stitching : Versa Color Ink
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Thanks for stopping by :)

Very, Very Cool!

2010-03-29T11:17:00.003+11:00

I found a brilliant website today that had me oohing and aahing and taking notes.
There are ideas for everything here!
Click on the image to check it out for yourself :)

Blog Hopping Tidy Up!

2010-03-27T22:21:00.002+11:00

For the last few days I have been fighting with my blog list!
I was finding it really hard to find a particular blog when I needed to and I was also missing a lot of really cool stuff. (I admit to having a really large collection of blogs I like to visit)
So I have tried using a couple of different blog lists and quickly realised that most of the blogs I visit fit into more than one list, actually a lot of them could fit into almost all the lists.....lol
Now the worst part is in all the re-arranging and sorting I may have lost a few blog addresses!
Anyway the short story is I am still not sure if I like how they are organised and will probably need to change things some more.
The lists are organised for my own personal benefit so I hope nobody is offended by the way I have organised things. Please let me know if you are.

I hope everybody is having a great weekend :)

Recycled Easter Gift Box

2010-03-23T16:14:00.006+11:00

The Design Team Angels have been busy preparing for Easter at
My2Angels Blog.This was my Easter project, a recycled chocolate box.

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Recycled Chocolate Packaging : Cream Scroll Felt Hearts : 8mm Ivory Cream Pearl Beads : ICE Stickles Glitter Glue Crystal Ice : Stemmed Star Flowers - Pink & White : Cream Cotton Lace No 1 : Mulberry Paper Leaves - Pink, White and Green : Gardenias Mulberry Paper Flowers - Romance :
Pearls - 5mm and 7mm : Glue
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Love These!

2010-03-22T10:30:00.005+11:00

Happy Monday Everyone!
I have to show you my most favourites things at the moment.
These storage containers I got from Tracy at My2Angels are life savers!
I can't believe it took me so long to get these. The small ones are perfect for charms and brads and the larger ones fit small flowers, large charms, leaves etc.
(I have already filled mine up though and need more....lol)

Click on the links below to check them out.
Large storage container with 12 jars
Small Plastic Storage Container with 30 jars

Last weekend I went to the CraftExpo here in Sydney and was lucky enough to do one of the layout classes with the very talented Sarah Gladman, Scrapbooking Memories Master!
This weekend I finally got around to adding a photo to the layout.
I have to admit this was my first class EVER and I also did one of Sarah's card classes as well (Can't show you those because I have already sent them off to some lovely people....lol). They were both a heap of fun.

My2Angels Easter Layouts

2010-03-19T10:55:00.003+11:00

Tracy has just uploaded some brilliant Easter layouts onto the My2Angels blog.
Not too sure about mine though. I wanted to do a 6x12 layout for a change and now I'm not too sure if I like it.....lol.
Oh well that's nothing new!

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LYB Love Letters - Love Ledger / Black Damask
Black with White Hearts Satin Ribbon (reverse side)
Kaiser Clear Stamps - Journal Boxes
Scrapware Chipboard Clouds
Jenni Bowlin Studio Chalkboard Alpha Black
StazOn Ink Pad - Jet Black
12mm double sided acid free tape
Foam Mounting Tape

Bazzill
Kaiser Paint
Gesso
Ric-rac
Machine Stitching
Journaling Pen
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If you need a kick start for some ideas on Easter layouts you should check out the blog.
There will be some other Easter projects uploaded real soon as well :)

More Projects...

2010-03-18T17:21:00.006+11:00

I have this great book (Paper Sculpt Sensation) with some really cute paper craft ideas in it.
I adapted this little cake box from a much larger version to suit my Spellbinder Circle Nestabilities for a CPT project for DownUnder Direct.

Full product list can be viewed here

Then there was this card I did a tutorial for. This is a simple, elegant, economical Easter card. You can make 3 cards from one sheet of 12x12 Bazzill, some small scraps and a scrap of Hessian or fabric.

Full product list and tutorial can be viewed here

That's it for today. Have a few projects waiting here to show you but it's all top secret stuff at the moment.....lol

Friday tomorrow. Yay!

Internet Is Back :)

2010-03-15T16:30:00.009+11:00

YAY!
I'm back..... That dial-up speed was killing me and now I have so much to catch up on. So I will just share half of what I have to show you and share the other half later!

This was a layout for my CPT work at DownUnder Direct.
(Note to self: cut the stupid little connector bits of the Prima Say It In Studs before you take the photo) and yes I was too lazy to go back and take another photo without them....lol

Full product list can be viewed here

The youngest kids have a Mother's Day Stall every year at school and I created a couple of handmade gifts this year. I turned these........

into these.........

I will leave you with that for today.
Hope everybody had a great weekend and their week looks brilliant :)

Dial-Up Speed Makes Me Sad :(

2010-03-11T17:55:00.003+11:00

Aaaaahhhhhh!!!!
Somebody lend me some internet for a few days.....pleeeeeeease!
I'm back to dial-up speed for a few days so there won't be any blog updates for the rest of the week.
I have sooooo much to show you all too!.....lol

P.S. I will try and catch up to all your blogs next week

DownUnder CPT Work

2010-03-08T12:58:00.005+11:00

Happy Monday everyone.
Quick post to share 2 projects for DownUnder Direct.

This is a layout featuring Spellbinders circles, Bazzill and my very cute Grandson Chay....lol.

Full product list can be viewed here

And then there is this quick card (the only thing I really got done at my Friday night crop!)
How cute are those JustRite Stamps?

Full product list can be viewed here

Alright I'm off to finish my housework, unless anyone wants to volunteer to come do it for me?....No...didn't think I'd have any takers...lol

My2Angels March Layout

2010-03-04T12:36:00.004+11:00

Just a very quick post today to share a layout I did for my DT work at My2Angels.
Tracy gave us free reign (careful!...lol) to work with some of the gorgeous products from her shop.
Still being in an "unusual colour combo's" mood I chose to use this gorgeous Die-Cut paper from Making Memories as my background.
Who says Christmas paper can only be used on Christmas layouts???

I really like the green, pink and red combo for a change.
And check out the cute little camera and crown charms at the bottom of the flower cluster.
You can click on the products below to go directly to that page in the shop.

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Making Memories Die Cut Glitter Mini Dots : Gardenias Mulberry Paper Flowers - Romance : Canna Lillies - Pink : Stemmed Star Flowers - Dark Pink & White : Hydrangeas Mulberry Paper Flowers - Burgundy : Mulberry Paper Leaves - Pink, White and Green : Large Journalling Tags : Glimmer Mist - Pink Taffy : Camera Silver Charm : Princess Crown Charm : Silver Bling Ribbon Slide : Carolees Creations Tiny Flirtacious Cardstock Alpha Stickers : Thickers - Daquiri : Pearls - 5mm and 7mm : 3mm Silver Rhinestone Flourish :Kindy Glitz Pink : Paper Doilie : Journaling Pen : Ribbon
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Make sure you hop over to the My2Angels blog and check out all the stunning DT examples :)

Tween

2010-03-03T16:05:00.004+11:00

I recently found this gorgeous sketch at PageMaps and decided to use it for one of my CPT projects at DownUnder Direct.

I used the versatile Dotted Swiss Bazzill as my background and a couple of really cute flourish Spellbinder dies.

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Bazzill Dotted Swiss : Bazzill Smoothies : Spellbinders - Floral Accents & Flourish Accents : Prima PP - Paradise City Collection : Bella PP - Sarah Jane Paperz : Autumn Leaves Clear Stamp - Stitched Journaling Panels : Bazzill - Tropical Paper Flowers : Prima - Say It In Crystals Centre : Ribbon : Ric-Rac : Thickers : Machine Stitching : Journaling Pen : Staz-On Ink
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This is the original PageMaps sketch:

More Big Secret Stuff!

2010-03-02T16:48:00.003+11:00

And once again Prima has an amazing give-away!!!

That's Right! Prima is giving away two more AMAZING prize packages in conjunction with our BIG SECRET!

We want EVERYONE to have a chance to win so we are changing the rules a bit.

Please copy this write-up and link us on your blog, Facebook, or any other site that you frequent (please follow their TOU).
Then post here with a link to your blog, Facebook or site post for your chance to win BIG with Prima!
One US and one International winner will be chosen on Thursday, March 4th, 2010.

And we are getting closer and closer to revealing our secret-it won't be long now!

Just a couple more days of suspense!

Scrap The Girls March Challenge

2010-03-01T11:37:00.004+11:00

It's the first of the month so the new challenge is up at Scrap The Girls and boy (or should I say girl!...lol) it's a ripper.

The details for this month's challenge are:

March – the month of the Oscars, which got me thinking about my favourite Girly movies. They don't get much better than Sex and the City!

The challenge.....Please use the following picture as inspiration for your LO – it could be the colours, the fashion, the women in your life etc.......
Extra criteria – use the word friend, friendship or friends in your title

When you email your LO please explain how you have drawn inspiration from this picture.

Also please remember - Girls only! No boys allowed ;)

And here was my take on the challenge.

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Bazzill : LYB - Love Letters PP (Love Story) : Bo Bunny - Persuasion PP (Blooms) : Making Memories - Tiny Alpha's : Thickers - Dolce Fabric : Prima - Say It In Crystals Frame : My2Angels - Stemmed Flowers & Small Flowers : Prima - Flower Centres : Craft Blossom Branch : My2Angels - Pearl Pin : Kaiser - Paint & Pearls : Machine Stitching : Journaling Pen
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I had a heap of fun with this challenge and I know you will too :)

You can check out all the inspiration from the Creative Team and all the details for the challenge here.

Have fun everyone!

Shhh.....It's A Secret!

2010-02-27T22:47:00.003+11:00

Have you heard the news!
Prima has a big secret and I am certainly intrigued (I love a good mystery.....lol)

Let's face it, everything Prima does is exceptional so I am sure it's going to be HUGE!
Check out what all the fuss is about here.....

Ducks?

2010-02-25T17:11:00.005+11:00

I went back to the dreaded "Photos To Scrap" folder today and was determined to use another older photo. This one is from March last year!!!! I am soooo naughty....lol Anyways I was in the mood to try something a little different today so I came up with this layout. I have a "THING" for unusual colour combinations lately and I just can't help putting some unlikely combos together. This was basically burgundy and aqua but I left all the chipboard natural to throw a little extra into the mix :)

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Teresa Collins PP - Friendship : LYB PP - Love Letters : Queen & Co Felt : Buzz & Bloom - That 70's Alphabet : Scrapware - Clouds : Kaiser - Ink & Pearls : Jones Tones Puff Paint : Webster's Pages - Ball Trim : Prima - Say It In Crystals : A2Z Scraplets - Bird : Journaling Pen

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And I have to ask the question again. Why do all kids love feeding ducks????....lol

Also I received this lovely award today from Corrina at My Scrap Burrow. Thank you so much :)

I am supposed to pass it on to 6 people but I always feel like a big meanie giving it to 6 because there are plenty of inspirational bloggers out there who equally deserve an award. So I am calling this one a freebie. Please feel free to grab it and display it on your blog and pass it on to some more beautiful people who deserve a little sunshine :)

February Flying By

2010-02-23T16:21:00.003+11:00

There are just a few more days left in February (boy has that flown by!) so if you haven't already entered a layout for Scrap The Girls, make sure you get in quick. There has been some awesome, inspiring entries this month and next month's challenge is sure to get heaps of interest as well. Can't tell you what it is yet but I can give you a sneak peek at my DT example!....lol

Are you intrigued......lol
I loved this challenge a LOT!

Check back here at the start of March to see the full reveal!

A Misty Magical Morning

2010-02-15T15:32:00.007+11:00

If you lived in outer western Sydney like me you would have seen a magical sight this morning. While driving the kids to school I looked up to see the Blue Mountains covered in misty clouds. Beautiful!!!
It reminded me of a photo I took last year on another drive we had up the mountains one day. It was cold and wet and very misty but there is always something magical about walking around on a day like that.
Anyway I came home and found the photo in my "Photos To Scrap Folder" and came up with this layout. Now I feel really good because I promised I would try and catch up on scrapping that folder.....lol

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Creative Imaginations Die-Cut PP - White Bird : Prima Indeed PP - Fairy Garden : Craft Floral Decorations : Prima - Flowers : My2Angels - Flowers : Prima - Say It In Crystals : Kindy Glitz : Craft Mini Roses : Pink Paislee - Fashion Script Alpha : Gel Pen : Jones Tones - Puff Paint : Machine Stitching
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Now where did my misty morning go because it's pretty darn warm at the moment.....lol

Second Post Today

2010-02-14T15:04:00.003+11:00

This is my second post today but I really wanted to share the layout I did for my DT work for My2Angels.
The theme was of course Valentine's Day but I really wanted to put a little twist on the whole typical, mushy Valentines thing!....lol

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Bazzill : Pink Paislee PP - Horizon : Red Stemmed Flowers : Rose Leaves : Gardenia Flowers : Ladybug Charm : Heart Locket Charm : Felt Scroll Heart - Red : Felt Engraved Love Heart - Red : Rhinestone Flourish - Black : Thickers - Daiquiri White : White Looped Cord : Scrapware - Chipboard Blossom Stem : Glimmer Mist - Creme de Chocolat : Double sided tape : Foam tape
Kaiser Pearls : Purple Mulberry Flowers : Paper doilie
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Make sure you stop by the My2Angels blog to check out all the DT Valentine's projects :)

Happy Valentine's Day

2010-02-14T10:56:00.003+11:00

Happy Valentines Day everyone!
I made this little heart shaped box courtesy of a template I got from MelStampz and some Bazzill and Spellbinders

My gorgeous husband had this presented to him this morning along with some Chilli Chocolate!!!

Full product list can be found here

Hope everyone has a special day :)

Easter Gifts

2010-02-09T17:38:00.003+11:00

Quick post!
Just wanted to share this Easter Gift Cone that I made for my CPT work with DownUnder Direct.
Yeah I hate to think about it but it will be here real soon (wasn't Christmas just yesterday????). The supermarkets have started filling the shelves with all that chocolate goodness already!!!!

Fast and easy to make and a small bag of little choccie eggs fills it up perfectly! Yummy....

There is a tutorial and a full product list here if you want to check it out.

Thanks for calling in :)

Have Faith

2010-02-08T13:11:00.006+11:00

I had the opportunity to use a new set of Spellbinders Paper Arts dies that were released at CHA last month.
The gorgeous Cross Collection produces beautiful, elegant crosses in 4 shapes and sizes.

I was originally going to make an Easter card with these but decided to keep it a multi-purpose card and used the Have Faith stamp from the JustRite Tiny Words Set inside the card.
I couldn't decide which of the crosses I liked best so I layered all of them on top of each other using foam tape.

The full product list can be viewed here

This gorgeous set should be available in Australia next month :)

Back To School Projects

2010-02-07T12:45:00.006+11:00

February is the month that everyone will want to scrap those back to school pics (or first day at school!).
For my DT work at My2Angels I scrapped a layout of my son Brady at the last assembly last year where he received an Award For Achievement In Literacy.
A very "Proud Mummy" moment :)

You can click on the products from the shop below.

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Fancy Pants PP - All Fall (Spelling) : Felt Scroll Frame - Black : Star Felt Ribbon - White : Bling Star - Blue : Apple Charm : Ruler Charm : Book Charm : White Looped Cord : Rhinestone Scroll - Black : Jenni Bowlin Studio - Chalkboard Alpha Black : 12mm Double sided tape : Foam tape : Staples : Scraps of notepad paper : Dymo Labeller : Journaling pen
LAYOUT BASED ON A PAGE MAPS SKETCH
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I also created this School Schedule reminder. I don't know about you but with 3 kids at school I am always trying to remember which day is Sports Day for what kid, who has Library what day, which day was that Excursion on etc., etc. ????

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Kaiser PP - Coco Periwinkle : Kindy Glitz - Black : Black Rhinestone Scroll : Stemmed Star Flowers - Black & White : Thickers - Daquiri White : Gardenia Flowers - Red : Felt Swirl - Black : Book Charm : Ruler Charm : Looped Cord - White : Versa Color Ink - Black : Computer Paper : Canvas Board : Bulldog Clip : Gel Pens : Date Stamper
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Make sure you check out the My2Angels Blog to see all the gorgeous Back To School stuff from the DT girls.

New JustRite Stamps

2010-02-06T18:54:00.004+11:00

Just a quick post today to share a card I made as part of my CPT work for DownUnder Direct. I used one of these gorgeous new JustRite Stamps from the Beautiful Blossoms set that were released at CHA last month. Absolutely gorgeous and they should arrive here in Australia soon.

Here is the card I made

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Bazzill : Bazzill Just The Edge : Bazzill In Stitchz Piercing Tool & Mat : Spellbinder Scalloped Oval : Copic Markers : Zing Embossing Powder - Chestnut : My2Angels - Pearls : Ribbon : VersaMark Ink
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I got to play with my new toy for this card. After years of deliberation (I don't know why it took me so long), I finally purchased a Heat Tool and Embossing Powders from My2Angels. If only I knew how addictive and fun that was going to be.....lol

P.S. The heat tool just happens to be pink. I think that's half the fun!!!

What Is Normal???

2010-02-04T11:39:00.005+11:00

Kids are back at school (yeah I admit I miss them a bit!)

Mum & Nan gone home again (yeah I miss them a lot!)

House returning to some kind or crazy normality (still very full though!)

I haven't been able to blog hop much (missing that. Sorry everyone!)

Haven't played with paper for ages (getting very itchy fingers!)

So to anyone I haven't visited for a while, I will get there eventually (promise!). I have a list of DT and CT commitments to tackle in the next couple of weeks and some gorgeous new goodies I haven't even opened yet (aaaahhhhh!).

So for today I will share a Valentine's card that I haven't had the chance to post on my blog yet. This was made using some gorgeous goodies from My2Angels. You can click on the product name and it will take you directly to the right page in the shop.

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Bazzill : LYB - Love Letters (Love Ledger) : LYB - Love letters (Lipstick Floral) : Black Scroll Heart : White Felt Bird : Jones Tones - Puff Paint (Black) : Adore Bling Word : Bling Pin - Hanging Cup Chain : Double Sided Tape : Foam Tape
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All the DT girls made some gorgeous Valentine's stuff so make sure you check out the My2Angels Blog to see their gorgeous creations.

First CT Layout for Scrap The Girls

2010-02-01T11:31:00.005+11:00

Yay!
The first of my layouts as a new CT member for Scrap The Girls is up on the blog. February's challenge is awesome, so if you feel like taking up the challenge you could be in with a chance of winning one of 5 vouchers. Yes that's right 5!!!!

Here is my example for February using the following quote:

"Dance like no one is watching. Sing like no one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt and live like it's heaven on Earth." — Mark Twain

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Bazzill - Cardstock, Chips Heart : Craft Butterfly : Prima - Say It In Crystals & Centres : Dimensional Magic : Glimmer Mist : Silver, Green & Pink Journaling Pens : Kindy Glitz : My2 Angels - Bling Heart, Heart Charms, Felt Heart, Glitter : Versa Color Ink : Computer Journaling - MyFont : Thickers

All other items are from the Mya Mini Kit by D-Lish Kits
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All the details for the challenge can be found here.

Hope to see some of your gorgeous creations up on the blog :)

New CT Position. Woo Hoo!

2010-01-31T11:04:00.003+11:00

WOW!

I have been hanging onto this exciting news for over a month now.....
but today I can finally reveal I am part of the new CT Team at

SCRAP THE GIRLS

I am sooo excited to be working alongside some extremely talented and inspiring scrappers. Just check out these very talented ladies on the CT.

My first challenge as a DT member will be up on the blog tomorrow.
Make sure you check out the blog for the February challenge, it's a beauty!

Summer Projects

2010-01-17T23:15:00.007+11:00

I thought I would share a few of the recent projects I have completed as part of my CPT work for DownUnder Direct.
All these projects have a bright, colourful Summer theme.

This card was made using the gorgeous new Square Decorative Frames from JustRite Stamps.
There is a tutorial and full product list for this card and you can see it here.

This was a cute little table lantern I made from Embossed Bazzill and Spellbinders. You can see the full product list here.

I loved making these cute little watermelon note/gift cards.
All that was required was a couple of Spellbinder dies, Bazzill and some Kindy Glitz.
Full product list here.

These party decorations were for a bit of fun. There are plenty of variations of these on the net. They look cute in a bowl as a table centrepiece or attached to some string or ribbon for hanging.
Just used Bazzill Dotted Swss and small brads for these.

And lastly is this card I made using Spellbinders, Bazzill and some JustRite Stamps.
Full product list can be viewed here.

Thanks for stopping by and a huge thank you to everyone who has left lovely comments on my blog recently. Very, very much appreciated :)

Exciting News!

2010-01-16T19:05:00.004+11:00

So are you ready for my exciting news????.....lol

I have been busting to share the news with you all that I am very proud and honoured to be an
ANGEL!

The most fabulous Tracy at My2Angels has included me on her very first design team.
And check out the very awesome and talented girls I get to work with:

TARYN STARK

WENDY TURNER

CORRINA MANTEGNA

Big congrats to all the girls and you can just click on their names to check out their gorgeous blogs.

Thank you for the opportunity Tracy and I know all us Angels are going to have a heap of fun designing with all your beautiful products.
Keep your eyes out for our first creations in February.

I also have some more really sweet news coming very soon. Watch this space!!!

Fairies Live Here!

2010-01-15T22:18:00.003+11:00

I have a heap of pics to share with you but no time!!!

Have had a load of things on lately and I am having my Mummy & Nanny here for a holiday next week so am madly trying to catch up on everything before they come.

These cute little Wisteria Lane houses are by Scrapware that I got from my2angels and I had only just started them when the kids had claimed them to play with.....lol.
So they become little fairy houses!

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Products Used: Scrapware Wisteria Lane Kit : Acrylic Paint : My2Angels Glitter : My2Angels Pearls : Craft Mushrooms : Scrapware Chipboard Fence Border
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I will be back over the weekend to share some more projects and I have some really, exciting news to share as well!
Shhhhh.......

The Birdie Flew Away!

2010-01-10T15:50:00.004+11:00

Quick post again today.
I was playing with this cute Birdhouse by Twiddley Bits that I got from my LSS Fred The Needle.
So cute! I have another one to make up as well. It's on my To Do! List.....lol

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Twiddley Bits - Bird Cage : KaiserCraft - Acrylic Paint, Pearls & Rhinestones : Craft Lace, Tulle & Pearls : Prima - Vine

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Little Princess

2010-01-07T19:39:00.005+11:00

I joined in this month's challenge at Scrap The Girls.
For January you had to use the sketch below (girly themed of course)!
As a bonus for this month, if you email the layout to Peta from Scrapbooking From Scratch you have double the chance of winning. All the details for the challenge are here.

Here is my creation featuring my gorgeous new niece Lyana:

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I used items from the Mya Mini kit from D-Lish Kits as well as the following products:

Prima - Say It In Studs : A2Z Scraplets - Princess Word : Glitter : Versa Colour Ink : Journaling Pen : American Crafts - Rub-Ons : Kaiser Pearls & Rhinestones

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And the gorgeous sketch:

Summer Fun!

2010-01-06T23:59:00.004+11:00

Summer means summer colours!
One of the easiest ways to add a big splash of colour to your project is with your Bazzill. The range is amazing.
This is a layout for my CPT work at DownUnder Direct.

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Bazzill : Bazzill Chips - Hearts : Prima - Patterned Paper : Glitter : Glimmer Mist : Thickers : Acrylic Paint : Kindy Glitz

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Pressies!

2010-01-02T11:51:00.007+11:00

Just a quick post today to share a couple of the projects I did for Christmas presents.

These framed collages were a great idea for the family to show them some of my favourite pics from 2009. I made a couple of these :)

This was a present for my new baby niece Lyana. Something that she can have in her room and keep forever!

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Kaiser - Paint : Prima - Flowers & Vines : Craft Roses : Kindy Glitz : Sullivans - Wooden Letter : Jenni B - Metal Butterfly : Craft Angel Wings : ? Rub-Ons

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And last but not least is this layout I framed for my sister. I just love this perfect moment caught by the camera. This is my nephew Cordell kissing his brand new baby sister :)

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Bazzill : Paper Loft - Well Worn PP : Bella - Felt Frame : Prima - Holiday Lights Glitter Spray Pearls : Prima - Say It In Pearls, Prima - Flowers & : Kaiser - Flowers : Craft Butterfly : Bella - Alpha Chipz : Kaiser - Acrylic Paint

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My2Angels For Christmas

2009-12-28T16:31:00.006+11:00

I hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas and did plenty of over-indulging.
'Tis the season.....lol

Just before Christmas I had my one and only small splurge at My2Angels.
Love all the pretty goodies I bought so I thought I would share a layout and a couple of cards that I made. Tracy has a brand new My2Angels store coming soon. Can't wait to see it!

The pics for this layout were a couple of left-overs from a Christmas project. Waste not, want not.....lol

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Bazzill - Kraft : Craft Roses :
7 Gypsies PP : Flowers, Rose Leaves, Bling, Doilie, Pearls & Glimmer Mist All Available from My2Angels
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I also made a couple of cards. One is for my very gorgeous cousin who has the luck of celebrating her birthday on New Years Eve!

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Bazzill : Bazzill Bling : Thickers : Kaiser - Stamp : Staz-On Ink : Versa Color Ink
Webster's Pages - PP, Flowers, Bling, Rose Leaves, Pearls, Glimmer Mist, Stars & Kindy Glitz all available from My2Angels
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Hopefully I will be back in the next day or two to post my Christmas creations!

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-24T10:56:00.003+11:00

I had high hopes of personally emailing and leaving comments on everybody's blog but it's just not going to happen!.....lol
So to all of you Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for a safe and happy holiday.

Better Late Than Never!

2009-12-17T22:43:00.008+11:00

I know it's been a while but......
THAT'S LIFE!.....lol

Have a couple of pics to share with you and a quick project as well.
The last couple of weeks has been so busy with end of year stuff, Christmas organising, kids school stuff etc. etc. but it was worth it.
On Monday we had the little kids final assembly for the year and we watched our little Princess Kiahna singing in the choir. Beautiful!
And of course we were there to clap very loudly for Brady as he received an award for Excellence In Literacy. Such a clever cookie!

I've spent lots of time kissing and cuddling my grandson Chay.
He is such a gorgeous little boy. Always has a smile for you and always laughing.

I have made quite a few Christmas presents in the last 2 weeks but I'm just not game enough to post them in case the recipients decide to have a sticky beak.....lol

I will share this project that was for my Daughter's 8th Birthday party. Kiahna wanted to have a craft party so I pre-cut all the pieces for these cute little handbags and then they assembled and decorated them by themselves. While they were having cake etc. I filled their handbags up with some party treats and they took them home.
The template is courtesy of Mel (Mel Stampz) check out her awesome blog here and the template can be downloaded here.

Here was my example ones.

And here's the ones all the girls did.

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Bazzill Swiss Dots : Spellbinders - Sunflower Set 2 : Basic Grey - Chipboard Alpha : Glitter (lots and lots of glitter!) : Assorted Gems : Kindy Glitz

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I also made some gorgeous presents for the kids Teachers and forgot to take a photo before they got handed out. Bugger!

I will save the pics of all the Christmas stuff until the presents have been sent and opened....lol

All I Want For Christmas....

2009-12-08T19:59:00.004+11:00

Yesterday I had the chance to finish off a layout that had been patiently waiting for me!....lol
This is my take on the December Challenge over at Scrap The Girls.
This one really had me thinking. Loved it!
The details of the challenge were:

J - Jewels / Bling
O - Orange PP or Cardstock
Y - Yellow Embellishment

You also had to use the lyrics of a Christmas Carol as your title. This is where I bent the rules slightly....lol
I have a big collection of Christmas music. Everything from Frank Sinatra to Wham, Elvis to Hi5 and everything in between. This song, "All I Want For Christmas Is You" (best sung by Mariah Carey) is one of my absolute favourites, so I just had to use it.

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Bazzill CWAE Rectangles : Paper Loft - Well Worn PP : Bella - PP : Versa Color Ink : Prima - Vines : Craft Roses : ? Flowers from RAK : Prima - Centers : Prima - Flowers : Prima - Say It In Crystals : Basic Grey - Alpha : Carolees Creations Adorn It - Alpha Stickers : KaiserCraft - Rhinestones

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2009-11-30T16:28:00.005+11:00

Monday, Monday....

I finally got to finish my Advent Calendar OTP. Yay!
I have been going to make one of these for the last 3 years so I was determined to make sure I made one this year!
I had a heap of fun with this.

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KaiserCraft - Advent Calendar : KaiserCraft - Paint : Bazzill Metallics : Kaiser - PP's : Rasberry - PP : Glitter : Dimensional Magic : Xmas Craft Decorations : Sullivans - Stickers : Francheville - Stickers : Puff Paint : Craft Ribbon : ? - Metal "Believe" Word : Pipe Cleaners : Tim Holtz - Distress Ink : Copic Markers

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I also managed to have a go at the November Challenge over at Scrap The Girls.
Just loved the colour combo for this month's challenge, Sky Blue, Strawberry Red, White & Orange!!!!

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Products Used: Prima PP's : Bella PP : Prima Flowers : My2Angels Flower : Prima Flower Centers : Pink Paislee Die-Cut Chips & Alpha : Craft Butterfly : Glimmer Mist : Layout loosely based on a Pencil Lines sketch

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'Twas The Night Before Christmas

2009-11-25T17:28:00.014+11:00

Today is Christmas Tree Day!
YAY!!!!
Today is also my angel girl's anniversary so I have gone through my own personal grieving routine today and me and the kids are now looking forward to putting the Christmas Tree up tonight.
Same day every year. I love traditions :)
Thought I would quickly post a book I finally got around to making. I have wanted to do this book for ages and thought now that I have grandchildren it's the perfect time to start another tradition. So we will be reading this book every Christmas Eve which has the original "'Twas The Night Before Christmas" poem inside .

I created a hybrid book this time using elements from the gorgeous Car a Mia Designz Kit "Glitzy Christmas". I printed the digi pages out on white Bazzill and stuck them to an old Kaiser wood calendar that I hadn't got around to using (oops!)
Then I used some ribbon and Basic Grey Chipboard Letters covered with lots of lovely glitter on the front.
Front Cover

Side View
Inside Pages

And last but not least a layout that I did ages ago and totally forgot to share!......lol
Just a layout about me....

Thanks for visiting :)

2009-11-20T17:53:00.005+11:00

Very quick post to share a couple of cards and some invites for my DD's birthday party. All mostly using products from DownUnder Direct.

This one was for my beautiful sister!

Hope everyone has a brilliant weekend.

OCD's? Who me?

2009-11-13T17:02:00.004+11:00

Happy Friday everybody!
I had some stuff to show you today and then I realised I couldn't!
I just looked at them and seen that some of the projects I have completed are for Christmas pressies and I know they read my blog so I can't put them up here and one was picked up for publication by Scrapbooking Memories. So now I just have this one layout to show you.

I have had the title for this in my head forever!
I just wasn't sure how to scrap the page. Then I walked past my pile of cleaning stuff the other day and grabbed the camera and this is what I ended up with.

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Products Used: Bazzill - Kraft : Recycled Prima Packaging : Prima - Say It In Crystals : Prima - Flutter Vines : Bella - Chipz : Scenic Route - Chipboard : Bazzill - Chips : Gesso : Tattered Angels - Glimmer Mist : Copic Markers : My2Angels - Felt Heart : Queen & Co. - Felt : Making Memories - Tiny Alphas
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Hope everybody has a BRILLIANT weekend.
The weather is supposed to be perfect here!

2009-11-04T12:52:00.003+11:00

Very quick post today :)

I made it to round 3 of the Embellish This Challenge Competition at Scrap N Craft With T and was so loving the challenge! That was until Mojo did a runner on me....lol.
I really struggled to get this done and was so disappointed because I LOVED the challenge. Anyways, here are the details of the Round 3 challenge:

EMBELLISH IT..... AND BLING IT!

My Challenge for you this week, goes hand in hand with a big event on the Australian Calendar...the Melbourne Cup. It's always a big event that gets the whole nation involved. Seeing there's always a 1st, 2nd and 3rd...my challenge is all about 3's! So, the first part of your challenge is to use the Melbourne Cup logo as your inspiration and create a layout using the colours of teal, hot pink, black and white. Bright and very funky!! NOTE: You can use tiny hints of other colours but the main focus is on this colour scheme.

The second part of the Challenge is to create an interesting background, and it must have 3 elements to it. For example, my background has painting, sewing and a weaved paper background. You can do whatever you like here, but it MUST have 3 parts to it!!

As you know, the Races are all about fashion, feathers and bling, so guess what the third part of the challenge is about?? You MUST use: Fabric, Feathers and Bling on your layout somewhere.

As an BONUS part of this challenge and sticking with the theme for our "Embellish This" competition...You MUST create a handmade embellishment out of fabric. It can be anything at all. There are plenty of tutorials on the web, showing you how to make various embellishments. Let your mind run wild...I can't wait to see what you create!! Good luck everyone!

And here was my take on the challenge.

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Products Used: Bazzill : Kaiser - PP : Basic Grey - PP : Prima - Say It In Crystals Frame : Acrylic Paint : Gel Pens : Machine Stitching : Feathers : Felt : Tulle : Kaiser Pearls : Prima - Flower : Kaiser - Flowers : Lace

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Thanks for calling in. Catch you soon :)