Retreat scrapping!...big post!

Good afternoon, I've got a few layouts to share from the previous weekend of scrapping at the LSBS Retreat! I love this retreat, totally relaxing & enjoyable which obviously helped with the mojo, as I achieved a lot for me!

Here is a few of them...

I loved these photo booth pics from my daughter's formal, they are so fun so I wanted a fun layout to go with it. This was created on the last night of retreat...I could have certainly gone an extra day. This paper pack I won at retreat, it was absolutely perfect for these photos.

This next one was a layout I started at NB Retreat back in May. I had Louise next to me, so the aim was to keep it simple...less is more as she says! Haha I can't tell you how hard that was ;)

I've very much aware that my husband & I don't feature in many photos...this weekend away I made an attempt to rectify that ;)

This next one was my all time fave for the weekend...I totally loved this photo of my brother, taken by his mate, gotta love Facebook for photo sharing ;) The background is a mix of red & silver paint...the photography doesn't really do it justice.

That's it for the moment, more to share soon.
Thank you for stopping by. As always, a huge thank you for all your lovely comments, I do appreciate each & every one of them...especially the time you take to leave me one x
Happy scrapping!

123 Challenge Blog!

Back again with my final challenge reveal for the month....123 Challenge Blog!

I'll confess, the colour 'burgandy' had me slightly concerned...it's not a colour I typically used, but that is what is so brilliant about challenges. They push you outside your 'normal' & get you experimenting with things you don't normally do.

I used a burgandy water-colour pencil to draw a range of circles on my paper. The centre ones I added water with to blend them, the rest I left to show the pencil lines. Below is a close up...

My frame is actually the throw away piece from some gorgeous Dusty Attic frames, which I painted & added some black glitter to.
Pop over HERE to see the very inspiring creations from the rest of the team.
Thanks for stopping by...as always, a huge thank you for all your lovely comments. I do appreciate each & every one of them, especially the time you take to leave me one x
Happy scrapping!

Show us your Stuff

Hello again, I'm back with the fabulous September challenge for Show us you Stuff.

Here is my take on the challenge...

The background spots were created with a mask I had made years ago, before the huge array of masks that are out now. Below is a close up...

My handmade item is of course the flair from Flutterby Designs...haha if you hadn't already realised, I love them! ;)
Pop over HERE to see the gorgeous designs from the rest of the DT, totally yummy!
Thanks for stopping by...as always, a huge thank you for all your lovely comments. I truly do appreciate each & every one of them, especially the time you take to leave me one x
Happy scrapping!

Kraft+ September Challenge!

Spring has sprung...how fabulous is that! I love Spring time :)
& you'll love the fabulous "Tri-hard" challenge over @ Kraft+ I absolutely adored this sketch by Em Stafrace...so gorgeous!

& here is my take on the challenge...

I had these cute triangle stickers from 7 Dots Studio which I thought would be perfect for this & it simply flowed from there. I do love a good sketch to get the creative ideas going & I can see myself using this one again! Totally gorgeous!
Pop over to the blog HERE to check out the stunning creations from the rest of the team...they never fail to amaze! I look forward to seeing what you all come up with.
Thank you for stopping by & a huge thank you for all your lovely comments! I do appreciate each & every one of them, especially the time you take to leave me one x
Happy scrapping!

Show us your Stuff mid-month reveal!

The mid-month reveal is up over @ Show us your Stuff. A reminder of the challenge...

I loved this challenge...the colours, the wood, the daisies & who doesn't love Dr Seuss quotes!

I used dylusions paint with my splat stencil from Crafters Workshop...it's such a cool stencil :)
Pop over HERE to see the rest of the teams fabulous creations. I hope you add this one to your 'to do' list...we'd love to see your take on the challenge.
Thanks for stopping by...as always, a huge, huge thank you for all your lovely comments! I do appreciate each & every one of them, especially the time you take to leave me one x
Happy scrapping!

August 123 Challenge Blog!

Hello, I'm back today to share my DT layout for this month's challenge over @ 123 Challenge Blog.

This is my take on the challenge...
 

I fussy cut the butterflies...haha probably not the best thing to do late at night at retreat ;) I've had these photos for a while not quite knowing what to do with them...especially as they were already in circles, very Creative Memories ;) I totally loved this frame from Dusty Attic...I wish I had bought more of them!

A close up of the glitter trail I added & those butterflies, which on reflection, I really should have inked the edges ;)
Pop over HERE to see the other DT's gorgeous creations for this challenge. I look forward to seeing what you do with this one :)
Thanks for stopping by...as always, a huge thank you for all your lovely comments! I do appreciate each & every one of them, especially the time you take to leave me one x
Happy scrapping!

Show us your Stuff.

I absolutely adored everything about this month's challenge over at Show us your Stuff this month!

I'm on the mid-month reveal this month, so just have a sneak to share, but hop on over HERE to the SUYS page for the other girls gorgeous inspiration.

I'll be back mid-month with my full reveal. I look forward to seeing what everyone comes up with for this one.
Happy scrapping!