December dash!!!

I know I said this the previous month, but I'm sure it's speeding up!!! Where is the time going?
Sadly on the scrapping front...nothing is doing. :( Hopefully that changes soon with the end of the school year.
This is the only layout to share this month. It was for the December Forever Always newsletter...

Hoping someone is scrapping out there...

Lou inspired...

Whilst @ retreat, the lovely Lou asked us to scrap a layout of her. She gave me photo transparencies to work with, so with her in mind...I created this!


She also gave the DT a 'challenge'! LOL, for such a 'minimalist', she certainly gave us a lot of product to use. ;) This is what I came up with...I didn't have a photo @ the time, but have since added a photo taken by Lou @ retreat.

Happy scrapping!

Retreat scrappping!

Here are some of the layouts that I completed @ retreat...

This last one was for last months challenge over @ Scrap the Boys...simply didn't get it in on time, but did have fun creating it!

November Forever Always Newsletter!

The November Forever Always Newsletter is up...you'll find it here. Check out who is our new GDT for the month, as well as lots of 'inspiration' with Renae's 'What Inpires Us' article.

These are my layouts for the newsletter...

'Star Wars' photo credit goes to my SIL Cindy & Kye...I cannot thank these ladies enough! My camera died whilst taking the 1st photo of the day!!!

Inspiration wise...I'm a huge fan of Scenic Route papers & the stars, with their red & black was perfect for this theme!

The title for this next one was 'lifted' straight from the local newspaper after that incredible dust storm.

Again, being a fan of Scenic Route...simply loved this paper, even keeping the scraps from a previous layout to use!

What happened to October???

Can't believe another month has rolled by!

I had a brilliant ending to October with the Forever Always Retreat
...lots of laughs, fabulous food, & fannnntastic company...talk about perfect 'time out'.

I had fun with a few girls who joined me in my retreat class...love how their layouts turned out, thanks ladies. We pulled out our scalpel & had a 'play' with the gorgeous Bella Sarah-Jane range.


Will update later my layouts from retreat...did manage to complete a few pages amongst all that fun!!!

Scrap happy!

I've managed to complete a layout that I can share...our current GDT @ Forever Always, KylieB, has created a great challenge for all of us. It is on 'firsts'...

You have till the end of October to give this a go!

Forever Always Cybercrop time...

Yes, it's that time again...starting today is Forever Always' October Cybercrop. We'd love for you to join us, as we work our way through 4 spooky challenges, some very scary bingo, and lots of chain clanking chat !!! Register now, and check out the forum for hints !

I've been scrapping madly, in preparation for retreat at the end of month! Lots of fantastic things are being organised for a fun-filled long weekend. I'm really looking forward to catching up with the girls & taking some much needed time-out! Hopefully the mojo will be on fire & I'll have lots more to share afterwards. ;)

FA Newsletter layouts.

In this months newsletter, we each covered a technique...mine was on stamping.

The next layout was inspired by the very talented Michelle for this months sketch. Hope you'll give it a go, you have til the end of the month to get it in.

This months ANATS is based on the book 'Flowers In The Attic'...you'll find the challenge here. The winner this month will recieve a $30 book voucher from Boomerang books, our book sponsor.

Happy scrapping!

Forever Always Newsletter is up...

and ready to download
over on the FA NEWS & MORE BLOG ....Enjoy!!!!
This month you will find, our favourite Techniques
DISTRESSING WITH SONIA

PAINT & STITCHING WITH RENAE

STAMPING WITH PAULA

JOURNALING WITH MICHELLE

October's Inspiration for "A Novel Approach to Scrapbooking"- see Forum for further details.


Our October Sketch Challenge
Including inspiration from the Design Team

All that and more is just a click away over in the newsletter downloads on the blog.
http://fanewsandmore.blogspot.com/
If there’s anything we can do to enhance your experience on our site, please let us know. We want you to be delighted with your visit and our service.

End of Month Reminder @ Forever Always.

Hello scrappers,
just thought it's almost the end of the month and time to get those last minute entries in, so thought I would give you all a little nudge reminder...we all like a little friendly motivation it seems, of what is happening this week.

So our end of month deadline is Midnight tonight, so there are still a few hours to get the following challenges completed and uploaded into our Gallery

ANATS - Twilight Challenge
September's Sketch
Shelly's September Challenge

We also have a little midweek inspiration in the form of our GUEST DT RECIPE SCRAP Shelly is our chef for Wednesday 30th September's Recipe Scrap, and this sneak has me wanting to join in, all those staples....here is your ingredients, get them together and come join in the fun Tomorrow night around 8pm.

Ingredients
5X7 PHOTO-landscape-with a little room on RHS to embellish on 1xbackground C/S 1XC/S to mount photo, with a small border(1/2 cmish) 1x pp cut in a semicircle-30 x 15.5cm 1x pp 27cm x5cm,cut with a zigzag along the 27cm length 1xpp 22cmx14.5cm Staples Journal tag 9cm long x 6cm Dymo labeller or strip for journaling Ink Ticket to write on Rub ons/clear stickers to make embellies with, or you can use alphas for title part.
It is also a great time to sign up for a couple of RETREAT swaps we have, for those of you have joined in the fun before it is a great way of breaking the ice on arrival, if you have a parcel of goodies to share with a swap partner. This retreat we are also offering the chance for you to create a friendly challenge - bes ure to pop over here to check it all out.

Sonia Bowers

Recipe Scrap @ Forever Always...wed 23rd Sept, 8pm.

Ingredients

Photos

5x7 portrait {mine is trimmed a little narrower}

2 x 2x3 portrait photos

Papers

A. Background Cardstock or plain Patterned Paper

B. 1 x rounded end journal block like the Making Memories {Note}worthy II Collection Spiral Journaling Book - Addie

C. Just over 2/3rds of a scalloped Circle DieCut paper like the Collage Press Die Cut Papers Scallop Root Beer 12x12 paper

D. Shaped Journal block like the Bella Sarah-Jane Narratives

E. 8 x ½ inch scrap of pp – I have used the packaging strip from a JBS die cut alphas

Embellishments

2 Jumbo Silk Flowers

1 medium flower

1 tiny flower pin beads

2 x tiny tags Like the making memories ones

Monogram Card 2x2 1/2 {Jenni Bowlin DieCut Alphas - a letter that matches your layout}

file tab

9inch piece of ribbon or ricrac

Tiny alpha stickers

Chipboard Alphas stapler & staples

Hope you can join me on Wednesday evening around 8pm in the forum for a little recipe fun.....

Scrapping @ Forever Always!

Had a great start to September...scrapping wise, but sadly it's come to a complete halt! :(

This first layout was for a challenge set by our latest GDT...the lovely Miss Shelly. Criteria was * Old patterned paper from your stash *A big date on the page -use up some of those numbers * A pre digi photo. Thank you Shelly, had fun with this...& so brilliant to get thru some of those older photos.

This next one was for the September Cybercrop, using a Sketch courtesy of Becky Fleck & PageMaps

The next layout was for Renae's Recipe Scrap. Thank you Renae...I'm absolutely thrilled with the result, even though I somewhat strayed from your instructions! ;)

Recipe Scrap @ Forever Always.

It's Renae's turn at mixing up a wonderful recipe for you!

Hope you'll come & join her, tonight (9/09/09).

INGREDIENTS
cardstock (i've used yummy bazzill swiss dot...mmm)
24cm x 18cm die cut or cut out paper
large tag (with string or ribbon for loop)
6 x 4 portrait photo
25cm string
25cm ribbon (thin)
20cm (length) x 12cm (height) bottom right corner of a shield type shape patterned/plain paper.(hope thats not too confusing an explanation so just ask if not sure)
journal pen
stamped image cut out and raise mount it on a circle (circle approx 5cm diameter)
alpha title
book page or similar paper 6cm x 10 cm and chipboard to frame it or make your own frame for it
diecut embellie to suit page medium size
staples
rubons...something in a straight line small and appox 15cm long.
Now this may sound like a lot of ingredients but its all really bibs and bobs and one of my fav all time layouts i've been saving for a special occasion
So come and join Renae here tonight around 8pm to play.

Forever Always September Cybercrop!

August DT work @ Forever Always.

Spring has sprung, the grass has ris', I wonder where the birdie is?

Can't believe it's September already!!! The year is simply flying!
Here is my DT work for last month...
...starting with my take on Renae's fabulous sketch for this month. Hope you'll jump on over & give it a go.

Also, come & join us for this months ANATS Challenge...it's based on the book 'Twilight', hence the all red colour theme. You can find the challenge here. The winner this month will recieve a $30 book voucher from Boomerang books, our book sponsor.

The next two layouts are for our newsletter topic of nature/ trees/ birds. They are certainly popping up a lot in everyone's layouts at the moment.

Happy scrapping!

FOREVER ALWAYS Newsletter is up!

and ready to download over here http://fanewsandmore.blogspot.com/ ....Enjoy!!!!
This month you will findBirds, Trees the craze....by Amie Taylor and the girls.

- see Forum for further details.Our August Sketch Challenge

Including inspiration from the Design TeamAll that and more is just a click away over in the newsletter downloads on the blog.http://fanewsandmore.blogspot.com/
If there’s anything we can do to enhance your experience on our site, please let us know. We want you to be delighted with your visit and our service.

Forever Always Guest DT Challenges

The following layout is for the August Forever Always Cybercrop, the challenge was set by Lisette, our current Guest DT member.

& this is for her monthly challenge, using bright colours, flowers & raw chipboard. You still have till the end of month to participate in her challenge. You can find it here.

Also, I would like to say a huge 'thank you' to those that have taken the time to leave a comment...I really appreciate your words of encouragement! :)

August Scrapping

The month has started off well...managed to jump start the scrapping by using Michelle's recipe scrap. Loved how this turned out...thanks Michelle for the inspiration.


Next one is for Scrap the Girls August Challenge & scrapping the girls in your life. With that in mind, I simply could not go past scrapping photos from the last Forever Always Retreat...always good fun! The next retreat is Oct 29th to 1st Nov, if you are interested, pop in here for more info...we would certainly love to see you there.

This next one would have to be my fav at the moment...had lots of fun doing the 123 Challenge using a blurry photo, metal tag & 5 staples.

Have a great month!

FOREVER ALWAYS August Newsletter is up!

and ready to download....Enjoy!!!!
This month you will find blog challenges galore, including our new one - see Forum for further details.
Including inspiration ideas for Augusts Scrap the Girls Challenge Blog - of which we are a sponsor this month.....
Our August Sketch Challenge
Including inspiration from the Design Team
All that and more is just a click away over in the newsletter downloads on the blog.
http://fanewsandmore.blogspot.com/
If there’s anything we can do to enhance your experience on our site, please let us know. We want you to be delighted with your visit and our service.

Here is my layout inspired by Amie's gorgeous sketch, look forward to seeing what everyone else comes up with!

July Challenge Layouts

This month I've managed to complete a few blog challenges...woohoo! There has got to be some advantages of being stuck at home with sick kids.

The first one was for the Forever Always July Cybercrop, criteria being photo of sisters, only 2 pp & 50+ words of journaling.

The next one for the 1,2,3 Challenge, where we had to use an altered photo (how cool that I'd been playing with Jessica Sprague's Photo Editing class. Brushes from her House of 3), use paint on stamps & polka dots.

This one for White with 1...donimant colour white, plus purple & circles. Had fun with the glimmermist again & more photo editing!

This one for Puzzles Sketches using a speech bubble, 'once upon a time...', pinked edges & a rectangle. LOL, I couldn't go pass the title of 'once upon a time a very, very long time ago, my desk was clean!' It didn't last long!!!

Next one was for Scrap the Girls which was a colour challenge of black, orange, white & pink.

Forever Always July Cybercrop!

Looking forward to seeing you @ Forever Always this weekend for their Cybercrop...it promises to add a bit of magic to your weekend! ;)

Scrapbooking @ Forever Always.

Wow, where did last month go??? It's been a very busy month for me, so sadly not much scrapping...well certainly not as much as I would like! There was so much happening over @ Forever Always, it would have been great to have participated more!

The first two layouts are for this months newsletter article on 'everyday' scrapping. LOL, can you tell where I spend most of my time when at home???

'Natural Beauty' is my take on this months sketch.

The next layout was for the 'Sonia Says' challenge...or in this case 'Shelly Says' following her list of criteria.

I did manage to complete a layout for the June Cybercrop...this was Renae's recipe scrap.

& the following two are from the 'Birthday Extravaganza'...

...sketch challenge

& one of the colour challenges.