Scrapping update...

This layout somewhat created itself :) haha that is so rare for me!
This wasn't the photo I was working on, but in an effort to clear my desk, I had stacked photos with backgrounds together & was putting away everything else. As I was sorting through things, each piece that had been pulled out for other layouts seemed to work perfectly with this photo...by the time I had cleared the desk, I had a ready made layout sitting in front of me! Hence this layout turned out completely different to the one I had planned in my head...haha notice NO glimmermist what so ever!!! Though I think I want a little crazy on the inking...still thinking about that one???

Thanks for stopping by...as always, a huge thank you for all your lovely comments! :) They really do make my day x
Happy scrapping!

Quick weekend share...

Hello...hoping everyone is enjoying the weekend. I took a break from my other projects to complete a quick layout! Haha got to love that satisfaction of actually completing a layout...

I couldn't wait to scrap this photo that Louise took of us at the Brissy Expo in June this year. To me, this is the definition of friendship...we have been through the good, the bad & the ugly together, these girls are the best!!! They are one of the blessings that have come from scrapping :)
Now to flatten my layout under a box ;) haha!
Thanks for stopping by & a huge thank you for all your lovely comments...they do mean the world to me & I appreciate each & every one of them x

Weeks are flying past...

...& I'm trying very hard to press 'pause'!!!
I'm hoping you have all avoided this flu bug going around...sadly I haven't & have lost precious school holiday time :(
I'm also having 'blog withdrawals', will get back into it soon, but to start me off...

This layout I created a few weeks ago, playing with the paints, crafters template & washi tape...kept it fairly simple. Can't believe this is my eldest girl...only seems like yesterday.

This was a oversized card for the kids from the school performance to sign for their teacher. She had been so busy with their performance stuff that she didn't have a baby shower, so the kids threw one for her.

This is the tag my daughter put on her gift...playing with a few Tim Holtz techniques ;)

This layout has been a labour of love that I've been working on during the holidays. It's taking a while to do (sickness hasn't helped), but I'm loving it...a huge thank you to Kim Jeffress for inspiring me & giving me a new addiction! ;) While at the Brisbane Expo, I was lucky enough to 'handle' Kim's beautiful work...seriously, the internet does not do it justice. This was when I first saw the Heidi Swapp Memory Files & I simply adored what Kim had done with them! Essentially it's brought my old style of scrapping (loads of photos) together with my new more aesthetic style of single photo layouts. I will show you inside when it's fully completed.

The title of this layout came from the school performance my daughter was in...one of the songs was 'just a housewife' & just the way they portrayed it got me thinking. I personally LOVE being a stay at home mum! Before I know it, the kids will be grown & out of the house...so I am making the most of it! Many wouldn't agree, but I believe I'm totally blessed!

Thanks for stopping by...as always, a huge thank you for all your lovely comments! They really do mean so much to me :) x
Happy scrapping!

Scrap The Girls July challenge!

Sadly this is my last month with Scrap The Girls. I've absolutely loved being part of STG & owe a huge, huge thank you to Kate for originally taking a chance on me & to Mal for continuing to keep me on the team...both have been fabulous to work with! I'm also so honoured to be among such an amazing group of talented scrappers over my time :) but it's time for me to take a break...

The July challenge is a super easy one...Black, White plus ONE other Colour!

I love the array of colour selections from the CT, simply gorgeous inspiration...check it out here!

Thank you for all the support I've enjoyed during my time at STG, it's much appreciated :) Thanks for stopping by!

Happy scrapping!!!

Lou Inspired!

As I have previously said...I was lucky enough to do Louise's amazing class while @ the Brisbane Expo! I loved her class...she is so inspirational, you walked away feeling so creative & simply busting to having a further play! My only beef is she makes things look so incredibly easy...& they are not ;) haha you should have heard the cursing & carrying on while creating my wire frame! I did manage it, though no close-ups & I cheated on the next one!
This was my layout from the class...

I wasn't completely happy with my butterfly placement or amount (lack of) gesso used, so couldn't wait to have a play again, once home.
This is what I did, it's a very personal layout for me, photo taken by the lovely Lou herself. This layout will hang somewhere for me to view each day!

You may ask why would I do such a personal layout using someone else's signature style???...it's because of the message behind it! This lady is an inspiration to me on so many levels...& she simply makes me smile! I admire her strength & sheer determination to never ever give up...& that's a daily reminder that I want & need right now! Thank you my gorgeous friend!

Scrapbook & Papercraft Expo!

Wow, what can I say...I had an absolutely brilliant weekend!!! Haha...an added bonus, it was so much warmer than it is here & a whole lot less rain! ;)
My huge excitement from the weekend was being part of the top 20 in the Black & White Plus One competition. It was truely amazing to see my layout up there on the wall with all those gorgeous creations. I feel honoured to be among them!

I was also lucky enough to meet some of my idols & wonderful blog supporters...it was so very cool to discover they are just as lovely in real life as they are online! :)
I did two classes, one with my super gorgeous & talented friend, Louise & the other with the amazing Julie Winks ... I'm yet to finish these layouts, but will post as soon as I have, they were both amazing classes. Whilst we are talking about amazing...the very amazing Tim Holtz was there doing free demos!!! He was a joy to watch! :) I'm just a tad excited to be doing a class with him on sunday :) :) :)
Thank you for stopping by...as always, a huge thank you for your lovely comments, they really do mean the world to me! x
Happy scrapping!

Scrap The Girls CT call!

There is a CT call over at Scrap The Girls, so if you've got plenty of girly photos to scrap, why don't you give it a go...I've thoroughly loved my time with the team! It's open to Australian & International scrappers...check out all the details here.