A snapshot of my family

Scrap the Boys September Challenge

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This month your challenge is to use household/family ephemera on your layouts. Now this can be anything from clothing labels, toy packaging, gift cards or cards from birthdays, ticket stubs etc....

and here is my take on the challenge. Luckily I had thrown all of Blake's clothing tags in a dish in my scrap room so when I read the brief I had the perfect excuse to use them. Not my normal style, really messy and I spilled a bottle of glimmermist all over my scrap desk while I was creating this. Aaaarrrrggghhhh Mr Hart, what a mess.

So head over here and make sure you upload your challenge by the end of the month. Good luck xxx

Deb

A Sneaky Peak

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at the next challenge over at Scrap the Boys. It will be up tomorrow but don't forget to upload your images for this months challenge to be in the running for some awesome prizes by Scrapware and Handmade by Suzanne.

I'll be back tomorrow with the challenge for September and full reveal.

xx Deb

August Scrap the Boys Challenge

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AUGUST CHALLENGE...

Is to use this inspiration image to inspire your layout, please remember that your layouts must be created solely for STB and can not be used for any other challenge.

and so this is what I came up with, I took inspiration from the colours and the stripes. Made it really easy to choose papers. Added some paint and doodling and it came together really easily.

There is a funny story behind the photos. We were camping at Pottsville with friends last September holidays and we found this little blow up boat and of course the kids wanted to use it straight away, we had no 12 volt pump so we pumped it up with a bike pump. Took us forever. Didn't even realise until we were done that the kids had no paddles, they were smart enough to go and get their sand shovels and use them.

and a close-up of some gorgeous goodies from A Lil' Somethin'. I picked up the tag and gorgeous flag from them a while ago. Love their handmade embellies. Hop over to their blog and check them out, each release is a different colour scheme.

That is it for my scrapping at the moment. Onto week two of my photography course, trying to complete all the projects so I have been a bit busy. My big boy and little girl are away on the National Capital Tour to Canberra at the moment. They are a bit excited, presently they are on their way up to the snow so a full day on the slopes tomorrow. First time Megs has ever seen the snow too. Hope she has a great time and doesn't fall over too many times.

So make sure you pop over and join in this month's challenge, I really love this one.

xx Deb

A bit busy

2011-07-28T19:55:00.005+10:00

Sorry I haven't been around much, have been busy with my photography and have just started a new course Love Your Camera II with Angie Baxter. It is very full-on, a project a day. I started late because I was in Geelong with the girl at Nationals for hip hop. By the way, they came fourth which is a huge effort, but missed out on selection to go to the World titles.

Anyways here are my first two - Self Portrait

Yeah I know, I cheated a bit, but I had to take the photo myself and closeups of my face is seriously scary.

And my second project - Explore

We had to take our camera somewhere different and the subject had to be something we hadn't photographed before. So I hit the shops and photographed this in a little homewares store. Am really thrilled with this one. So anyways that is what I'm up to. Still no scrapping but it will come ......... I hope............

July Scrap the Boys Challenge and a CT Call

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This month your challenge is to use TAPE on your layout, this can be decorative tape, masking tape or even think outside of the square and make your own.
You also need to use PLAY in your title.

And here is my take on the challenge. I bought some of that awesome Tim Holtz tape a while back so had a great excuse to use it. I also used some of new/old favourites, those Making Memories magnetic alphas, love using stuff I have had forever.

Sooooo do you want to be on a great Creative Team?

Scrap The Boys CREATIVE TEAM Search!!!

That's right SCRAP THE BOYS are on the look out for some new members to join our Creative Team.

We have a few of the current CT staying on with us but are also looking for some talented ladies that are mums of boys and are looking to have some fun and share some inspiration with our readers!!!!

All you need to do to apply is...

* Enter the JULY Scrap The Boys Challenge and email me one BOY themed layout that best represents your style.

* Email me a short bio and a photo of yourself that you would be happy to see on the STB blog if you are chosen to be a CT member.

What is Required...

* You will be required to create one layout per month based on the challenge requirements.

* Vote on the monthly entries.

* Comment on as many entries as you can.

* Promote Scrap The Boys on your blog, FB or online sites where allowed.

Scrap the Boys is such a wonderful, inspirational blog, so make sure you get your applications in.

xx Deb

Meeting some new girls

2011-06-17T13:17:00.002+10:00

We are so lucky to have a fantastic Scrapbooking Expo in Brissie every June Queen's birthday long weekend. Girls travel from all over Australia to come, they always have fab teachers and classes and it so nice to meet scrapper's that I talk to online and catch up with those ladies I only get to see once a year or so.

I got there really early on Saturday morning and first up I had Louise Nelson's class. We did a double layout, of course I didn't finish it, but the reason I took the class was to learn some of Lou's awesome techniques. She is one of my fave scrappers and does some awesome art inspired layouts. So not me, but I am going to push myself a bit harder to use some more mixed media on my layouts.

I had a quick look around and met up with these lovely ladies from The Boxx -

Leanne Jago, Belinda Lowe (BB), Mary Bennetts, Annette Edmonds, Kim Ewins and Noelene Fairweather. I have spent a weekend scrapping with Leanne and Belinda, but it was lovely to meet the three girls from Orange, NSW and Noelene. OMGoodness, Mary, Annette and Kim were so lovely and exactly as I pictured them. What a hoot!!!!! I so wish they lived closer, these girls are so much fun, I would love to spend some scrappy time with them.

Elise came in in the arvo and we caught up for afternoon tea with the girls again and Donna from Rocky and shared all our purchases for the day.

Then it was back to the Mantra to meet up with Lauren Boase, Kat Glossop, Nic Pomeroy, Georgia Keays, Tatum Woodrooffe, Nat May, Lou Nelson and Sonia Thommasen. We all headed down to South Bank for a quick feed of Mexican then a coffee and dessert.

It was so lovely catching up with everyone again, these girls are all so awesome. I wish we all lived closer.

xx Deb

Scrap the Boys June Challenge

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Is a COLOUR CHALLENGE!!!!

All you need to do is use the colours below to create your layout, you can use small amounts of black for doodling, journaling, inking etc as long as it does not take away from these colours...

You have until 11.59 June 30th to link your entries to this post, please remember to link to the post you have your image in.

RED * AQUA * YELLOW * WHITE

and here is my layout, lots of fun, lots of red (so typically me) and lots of mixed alphas.

I would love to see you join in this month, it's a really easy challenge and open to your interpretation.

Who has a tween that loves High School Musical?

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I know I do!!!! We have watched all three DVD's so many times I think they are almost worn out.

So the next instalment is Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure, just watched the youtube clip and it looks great, lots of pink frothy dresses, lots of Sharpay attitude and Miss Megs would like it NOW please. It is due for release at the end of June but if you would like to win a copy head over to Lisa Warren's blog and leave a comment to be in with a chance.

xx Deb

Are you ready

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for the next Scrap the Boys challenge? Its a great one and really easy. Here's a sneaky peak of my layout, you may even be able to guess the challenge from this.

Have your got your entries in for this month yet? Here is the criteria again - SCRAP A LAYOUT ABOUT A COLLECTION THAT YOUR SON OR HUSBAND HAS.

THIS COULD BE LEGO, ARMY MEN, TEDDIES, DINOSAURS, TOYS OR BOOKS...

You'll have to be quick though, it closes tonight.

I'll be back tomorrow with the full reveal.

xx Deb

My Scraproom Rules

2011-05-26T14:47:00.003+10:00

So the next My Scraproom Rules challenge is up at Scrapping Outback. The challenge was set by the amazing Trudi Harrison and the criteria was -

Now this challenge was more like me. Here is my interpretation -

and a close-up including this gorgeous denim flower from Lil Red Rocket -

So I am finally scrapping and it feels good. Now really have to get organised and do my Scrap the Boys challenge for next month - stay tuned.

xx Deb

A Lil' Something

2011-05-23T17:29:00.006+10:00

Do you have boys and struggle to find suitable embellishments? Then pop on over here and check out what these two lovely ladies have been doing -

Their next release will be available Sat 28th 19:30AEST… go and check out their blog to find out how it all works. And if you spread the word you can win a pack of their goodies.

Good luck everyone!!!!!

My Scraproom Rules

2011-05-23T11:37:00.003+10:00

Because I really haven't been scrapping much at all I thought I would get involved in a comp to try and get me motivated again.

Scrapping Outback are running one at present called My Scraproom Rules, so I joined in. The first challenge asked for us to do lots of fussy cutting, distressing, use some chipboard and cut it up and hand make at least three flowers.

Talk about way out of my comfort zone, I do not make flowers, couldn't be bothered. I would rather rip open a packet of gorgeous Prima. I do not fussy cut, don't have the patience. So this whole challenge was a doozy for me. Needless to say I procrastinated big time, started last night and finally uploaded at 11.40pm with 20 minutes to spare. Talk about cutting it fine.

Anyways, here is my layout -

And lots of close-ups

Yep I handcut all those postage stamps. I have no idea what I was thinking, that was lots of fun (NOT!!!!).

So it's all over and done with and I'm happy with the end result, even though it is totally not my style.

The next challenge set by Trudi Harrison is up so head over and check it out.

xx Deb

Polkadot Place May Kit

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and here it is -

Just a bit too cute. I got mine today and that red and white fabric is gorgeous. Can't wait to get stuck into it. Make sure you go and pick yours up here

Happy Mother's Day

2011-05-08T20:19:00.003+10:00

I hope all you ladies had a lovely Mother's Day. We had a nice relaxing lunch with fish and chips down at Paradise Point, at the park on the Broadwater. It was lovely, the kids had a bit of a play and Ash and I lay in the sun for a while. Ash was taking some pickies of the kids and I and a lady offered to take a photo of all of us. I was so grateful, we never seem to get a family photo, so here we are -

No matching outfits, but a very treasured photo all the same. I think I could fix it by changing it to black and white which I may do to scrap.

Megs made a lovely card for me and Blake bought home a little pressie he bought me at Movieworld yesterday, a lovely crystal prism with my star sign. I was really surprised he actually thought of me while he was out having fun at a birthday party. Will wonders never cease - LOL. I am a tad proud of them both. I told Ash no pressies, I am desparately in need of a new camera, I have my eyes on a Nikon D7000, so I told him not to buy anything. I think I may save my birthday and maybe try for it for Christmas.

We ducked over to the factory outlets and did a spot of shopping and I did score a lovely top, dirt cheap so I couldn't leave it there. The kids got a couple of things as well.

I'll try and be back to post tomorrow about Creative Block, I had a huge three days and met some lovely people. Got some great pickies as well.

xx Deb

May Scrap the Boys challenge

2011-05-04T13:01:00.004+10:00

This months challenge is to...

SCRAP A LAYOUT ABOUT A COLLECTION THAT YOUR SON OR HUSBAND HAS.
THIS COULD BE LEGO, ARMY MEN, TEDDIES, DINOSAURS, TOYS OR BOOKS...

so here is mine, better late than never.......

It seems the latest fad for 10 year old boys is Beyblades. Blake is obsessed with them and spends all his spare money on buying different ones and taking them apart and making new ones. He loves to see which parts makes the fastest most attacking Beyblade, so hence my layout, he has a whole collection of them.

And here is a close-up

Thanks to Leanne Jago for giving me the rolled up newspaper, I quite like the effect.

So pop on over the the Scrap the Boys blog and post your entry before 31st May. Anna's Craft Cupboard and 2 Crafty are the generous sponsors this month.

xx Deb

Creative Block

2011-05-02T19:22:00.003+10:00

Just a quick one, I just wanted to let you all know I am working over at Creative Block at Printblocks this week. Anyone going???? If so grab me and say "hello". I think I'll be helping out on the manufacturer's stands this time around, unless it changes. Can't wait to catch up with some scrappy friends.

Nothing to show, I am all scrapped out at the moment, far too busy with school hols etc. We have just had a long weekend up at Moogerah Dam. We packed up the carav

an and camped with some great friends. The kids had a ball on the tubes and kneeboards and Ash even got up on the wakeboard. Sigh....... I love two weeks of school hols followed by a long weekend. But back to reality now, work and school and the usual runaround. And hopefully some time for some scrapping.

It's that time again.....

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for the new Polkadot Place kit. And it's a cracker this month. Mmmmmmm full of Sass foldies, Jillibean soup, Crate Paper. And mine is on it's way.......... Hopefully it will get here before Easter.

Need some motivation

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then head over here

Scrapping Outback have a new competition starting in May. Go and check it out, there are going to be some awesome teachers and lots of prizes. If you're not already a member, make sure you register first. There is a really nice bunch of ladies on the forum over there, love to see some more familiar faces.

xx Deb

March Polkadot Place kit

2011-04-05T13:37:00.003+10:00

Ok, blogger has done it again, not sure why the photo is sideways but anyways you get the idea.

I forgot to post this one when the new kit came out so here is the March Polkadot Place kit. How gorgeous is it? Bridgey does such a fabulous job putting them together and I look forward to each new one.

So pop over and grab one while there is still some left.

xx Deb

April Scrap the Boys Challenge

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APRIL CHALLENGETHE CHALLENGE IS TO GET INSPIRED BY AN OUTFIT THAT YOUR SON OR HUSBAND WEARS TO CREATE A LAYOUT...** You need to use the photo of the outfit (obviously being worn by your son or hubby) inspiration could be the colours, patterns, textures etc...

So of course I had to scrap about the dude. He is obsessed with anything "skate" at the moment. That's all he wants to wear, skate gear. So instead of scrapping about one piece of clothing I scrapped about his whole style.

The layout is also very skate inspired, with loads of Maya mists and grunge stamping.

So hoping you all can participate this month, head over here to upload your layout.

xx Deb

Get ready

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for the next Scrap the Boys challenge, it will be up tomorrow.

And I'll leave you with a sneaky peak.

xxx

Deb

Little Red Rocket Giveaway

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Do you want to get your hands on this little pack of goodies for free?

Pop over here and have a look how you can enter.

While I was there look what I saw -

I have to have some of these, how cute are they?????

xx Deb

Don't forget your entries

2011-03-29T07:50:00.007+10:00

Hi ho everyone,

Just popping in to remind you to get your entries in for this months Scrap the Boys challenge.

This month your challenge is to use a specific TIME as your layout's title...- Capture a moment in your day that you want to remember, part of your daily routine or something special the kids or hubby has on, or a specific day or moment that you want to remember.You then need to use that time/date as your layout title.You need to link your entry to this post no later than 11.59pm 31st March...

And on another note, my photography course with Sheye Rosemeyer is all done and dusted. I can't believe how much I have learnt, but it made me want to learn more. I even got to go to a real live clothing photoshoot and help out. Got some beautiful shots for my portfolio (thanks Tam). The next step is a 10 day Photoshop course which Sheye is running in May, if you are interested pop over to the Eye Candy site and send her a quick email. It is all online so makes it easier, especially when our lives are so busy.

Scrapping today, have to get my layout done for the next Scrap the Boys challenge.

xx Deb

Sorry I have been a slack blogger

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But I've been a bit busy, well in fact very busy. I've been doing Sheye Rosemeyer's Eye Candy Explore workshop. I am in the last week of it now, it has been awfully time consuming but I have learned so much. And I have finally got it, apertures, f-stops, ISO's, all makes total sense now. I am shooting in full manual now and the only stress I have about it is learning to juggle all the buttons and remembering to watch the light meter. I know it won't be long and it will be second nature. Just a quick shot the other day for one of the weekly modules, dude was not being very co-operative, all he wanted to do was get to Toyworld to buy a new Beyblade. I got a couple of okay shots, but really love this one. We are editing this week so I am hoping to get my photos up to scratch soon.

If you are thinking of doing a photography course I would highly recommend this one.

No scrapping at the moment but hopefully will have time after next week. I have a few things due by the end of the month so will have to pull my finger out.

Hopefully will be back soon with some layouts.

xxx

Scrap the boys is back

2011-03-01T11:37:00.002+10:00

and here is the criteria for this month's challenge - Freeze a moment in time.

This month your challenge is to use a specific time as your layouts title.

Capture a moment in the day you want to remember, part of your daily routine or something special the kids or hubby has on, or a specific day or moment you want to remember. You need to use that time/date as your layout title.

You need to link your entry by 31st March.

And here is my layout -

The sponsors for this month is Anna's Craft Cupboard and 2 Crafty. When you get time pop over and have a looksee through their shops.

The format has changed slightly and there is just one challenge per month so if you have time I would love to see lots of layouts posted this month, you will find the challenge here

xx Deb

Sorry a long post, what an awesome weekend

2011-02-27T17:12:00.006+10:00

So I headed off on Saturday to Toowoomba to have a scrappy night of fun with these gorgeous girls, (oops just realised Belinda Lowe is missing). Leanne J was so lovely to have us all at her house. We laughed and scrapped and talked and scrapped, and laughed some more. The talent of all these ladies is amazing. I got so many ideas, I think it has given me a much needed boost for my scrapping after I have been feeling a bit blah over everthing I do at the moment.

Now the reason for the get-together was Gilly (in the middle in the green shirt) flew up from Sydney to see her friend Renee, so they thought they would have some scrapping time as well. In the photo L-R me, Leanne J, Tracey St Johnwood, Kim Jeffress, Gilly Lester, Renee, Lisa Amiet and Geli Duncan

and this is the wall of talent, some absolutely stunning layouts up there.

I got two layouts finished in amongst all the laughter and one almost finished. The sewing machine did not want to play nicely so I packed it up and bought the third home to finish. I wish I had of taken some more photos, I think I would have got a lot more layouts done. Anyways this layout was done using last month's Storyboard Kit with a few extras added. Miss Megs started Middle School (Year 7) this year with a change of campus, a change of uniform and a few nerves. She had a fabulous first day and is still loving it. Lots of gorgeous prima flowers, butterflies and swirly bling on the page. Loving it big time.

and a closeup of all that Prima goodness

This layout I did for The Boxx fortnightly challenge. The criteria is to use the word Love, Red and Lace on your layout. And this is what I came up with -

I used lots of goodies from this month's Polkadot Place kit, should have done some closeups, will try and get back with them later. By the way I LOVED this kit, so versatile and full of pretty things.

Ok, well I must go and cook some dinner, the kids are nagging me big time.

Thanks for dropping by.

xx

Scrap the Boys will be back in March

2011-02-17T12:36:00.005+10:00

Ok, just giving you all the heads up, Scrap the Boys will be up and running again in March. Here is a sneaky of my layout, if you look closely it might give you a clue of what the challenge will be.

Oh and yes I scrapped again. I have another layout in mind too, maybe I can pull out two in one day, I am finally back in the mood to scrap - YAY. I have missed it so and am still struggling to come up with ideas, but at least I feel like scrapping.

Hopefully I will be back again soon with a layout to show you.

xx Deb Lawrence

New Polkadot Place Kit

2011-02-16T11:53:00.003+10:00

Sorry this picture is sideways but blogger is not playing nicely today.

I got some happy mail yesterday and oooooohed and aaaaahed over these pretties for quite a while. I love this new kit Bridge, you have done a fabulous job. Head over to the blog and have a look at what the DT girls have come up with. I'm really looking forward to scrapping with this kit. If you want one too, be quick cause I bet this one will be sold out quickly

xx Deb

The mojo has returned

2011-02-11T11:35:00.005+10:00

Well the hubby is away in Melbourne and the kids are on camp so I got to sit down this morning and scrap, for no reason, just because. And I pulled out a landscape which I NEVER do. These photos were taken on our trip to Europe late last year. We did a day trip to Giverny to see Claude Monet's garden. Unfortunately the flowers were all finished but it was just as stunning in autumn with all the trees turning.

So anyways, I started with an idea and this is where it took me, nothing like my original thoughts on how this layout was going to turn out but that's ok. I love that about scrapping, the creative process just tends to take over and Voila!!!

Most of the layout is made up from the December kit from the Polkadot Place with a few Lily Bee scraps and Prima leaves thrown in. I love the handmade flower that Bridge included in the kit.

and a close-up -

Last night while I had a quiet house I took the opportunity to go and see No Strings Attached with Ashton Kutcher and Natalie Portman. Not sure what the reviews said but this is seriously funny. Don't take your daughters, this is strictly Rated M 15+. My friend Tash went with me and we did it in class, Gold Class which was a bit decadent but sooooo nice. I could definately get used to it.

Ok it is lunchtime and I must go and clean up and get organised. Have to pick the kidlets up with all their camp gear this arvo which means lots of washing - sigh........ well at least I have had a nice break.

Take care

xx Deb

Scrapboxx February Sketch Challenge

2011-02-09T14:24:00.002+10:00

After a break from scrapping for a month, I thought I would get stuck into this months Boxx Sketch Challenge. Julie Winks has done a fab sketch, I don't know that I have done it justice, but I guess I am at least glad I actually got a layout scrapped and in only 1 hour. Bonus, I can procrastinate on a page for a week sometimes.

Anyways here is the sketch

and here is my take on it.

The journalling reads - one beer, two anzac bickies and a carrot FOR SANTA and his reindeer.

Yay I scrapped, really pretty pleased with myself, I thought I may have forgotten how.

Thanks for stopping by.

xx Deb

Some future supermodels

2011-01-23T10:10:00.006+10:00

Miss Megs had a sleepover for her 12th birthday with three of her gorgeous friends. So what did we do while they were her - have a photoshoot of course. They really hammed it up for the camera and we all had a ball. I love these first two shots and printed them out for the girls to take home the next day. It was lovely to have such willing participants.

And finally one of Megan in full pose. Such a show off!!!!!

Well needless to say I am thrilled with the shots, I have not edited them at all and once again my Nikon has proved that it produces some beautiful vibrant colours, especially green, it comes out looking so lush. I'm waiting for PS10, hopefully will arrive next weekend with my brother and then I'll have a play with these shots. Hoping to buy some actions as well but don't want to shell out money for elements when I'm doing the upgrade. Wooooo, should be fun.

On another note I have booked in to do an online course with Sheye Rosemeyer. It is the Explore workshop and will cover photography and editing. I'm a bit excited, Sheye is such a beautiful photographer, hope to learn a lot. My photo editing skills are very basic so would love to learn how to perfect an image. So roll on February, I can't wait to start!!!!!

No scrapping here, but have had more layouts picked up for publication so they have been removed from my blog. School starts tomorrow so really hoping to do something this week, but first job is to clean my desk. It has accumlated all sorts of junk over the hols.

Ok, off to do the ironing. Thanks for stopping by.

xx Deb

Polkadot Place January Kit

2011-01-15T17:32:00.002+10:00

Ok I am a bit behind, forgot to blog about the new January kit from the Polkadot Place. How gorgeous is it, full of October Afternoon goodness. I love how Bridgette has put this kit together. I am still impatiently waiting for mine to arrive in the post, along with the latest Scrapbooking Memories mag. Grrrrrr please postie, stop by my place on Monday.

Hope everyone is fairing okay with the floods. My husband had almost two metres of water through his workplace so they have been attacking stinking mud for the last couple of days. Not much fun but they are all safe so that is the main thing.

xx Deb

First layout for 2011

2011-01-08T10:16:00.004+10:00

Hi all, one week into 2011 and I got to scrap my first layout. Miss Megs 12th birthday was on the 2nd January and I lined her up for a few photos of course. This is my absolute favourite.

Almost everything I used came from my first kit from The Polkadot Place. The colours matched perfectly and I love the little handmade flower Bridge included in the kit. So pop over and have a look and get your own kit. January's kit will be released soon so keep an eye out.

(This layout is off on a special holiday, will give you more details later)

Megan is having three friends over later today for a swim and sleepover so I must go and get sorted out. Hope you are all having a lovely New Year.

xx Deb

Christmas Day

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This is our chrissie tree, it was all pink and silver this year, very pretty, but every year we still have to put the kids baubles on, regardless of the colour theme. I had them handmade at Myer the year the kids were born, Miss Megs is the green one on the top left and Blake's is the red one, middle right.

The kids all excited first thing chrissie morning

Out of all Blake's pressies this one was the hugest hit. As of the beginning of January I think he has solved it three times already. This is my boy the thinker. He is so into problem solving, but I really thought it would take him a bit longer.

And Megs opening a pressie, she scored this year and got a laptop as a combined birthday and christmas gift. She is starting middle school in 2011 so it was time.

Not the best of photos, but hey who cares. The kids had a ball and afterall it is all about them on Christmas Day.

We were on our own this year, just our little family. Was hoping to spend the day around the pool but alas the weather was feral. We did get to have lunch outside though which was lovely. Then it was packing up to head to Yamba on Boxing Day.

Hope everyone's Christmas was awesome.

xx Deb

T'was the night before Christmas

2011-01-03T16:53:00.005+10:00

I'm determined to do some catch-up posts to bring me up to date, so I'm jumping back a bit. Here are the kids putting out some treats for Santa and his reindeer. I love this plate, it was a gift from Grandma Helen (Ash's mum) quite a few years ago and comes out every Christmas EveSo this year Santa has a beer, two Anzac bickies and a carrot for the reindeer. Here's hoping Santa comes in the morning.

xx Deb

Oooops and a plug for Bridgey

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Ok, have just had an email from Susan over at Scrap the Boys. She has pushed back the mid December challenge to January (see my post below) so it will not be due until January 31st. I'm going to leave the post up to give you a head start, goodness knows everyone struggles for time to scrap what with chrissie, school holidays and back to school. Would love to see you participate.

On onto some goodies. Here is the latest kit from The Polkadot Place. I have mine already and Bridgette has outdone herself again. Now I just have to find the time to scrap - Sigh......... it is just too busy at this time of year. Thinking I may just pack up some scrapping to take to Yamba, might need it to help occupy me while it is raining.

So go and grab yours now, think she only has one or two left.

I'm feeling pretty pleased with myself today, after many months I sent in some layouts to the mags and had 2 accepted. Yay for me!!!!! Hopefully it will give me some motivation to get scrapping again.

Anyways, I would love to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Thanks for stopping by and leaving me some lovely comments. I can't wait until things slow down and I can get scrapping again. See you all in the new year.

xx Deb

December Scrap the Boys Challenge

2010-12-15T10:10:00.003+10:00

Well it is that time again. This month I got the brief to do the mid-month challenge - bling up your boy pages!!!!!! For those of you who know me well know that I do not do bling, I do not do glitter AT ALL, ever, nada. So of course I procrastinated before I went away then got home yesterday (when it was due) procrastinated a bit more, got a few papers out, went to the Bon Jovi concert (more about that later) and got up this morning and pumped this one out. I have used glitter stickers, there is glitter on the paper and I have used some Prima bling. So I think I have just about covered it. Tough one but I got there.

The other challenge this month is inspired from Santa's reindeers, well their names anyway. So get out your photo's of your boys strutting their stuff either in general or on the dance floor, and scrap whether he is a dancer or a prancer.

I shall post some photos from the Bon Jovi concert as soon as I work out how to upload them from my camera.

xx Deb

Polkadot place giveaway

2010-11-21T13:24:00.003+10:00

How's this for a nice little stash.

I was thinking it would be nice to win it and scrap some of my photos from Europe. Anyways if you want a chance to win pop over to the Polkadot Place and enter. While you are there check out the kits, I think they are just about all gone so you better be quick. Mine arrived on Friday and I can't wait to get into it.

Two posts in one day - not sure what is going on.

xx Deb

November Scrap the Boys Challenge

2010-11-21T11:20:00.008+10:00

Hi all, I am a tad late with this one, I had a disaster with the previous layout and spilt a bottle of paint over it. Oops!!!!! The hazards of being a scrapbooker. This layout is for challenge #2 at Scrap the boys which is sponsored by 2 crafty. We were sent a lovely range of chipboard and the tractor and tree was just perfect for this layout. Mum and Dad live on 3 and a half acres in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Blake loves riding around on Grandad's tractor, have a look at his face, he is pretty proud of himself.

Anyways make sure you pop over to Scrap the Boys and complete the challenges this month. The sponsors are Lil' Red Rocket, What is Old is New and 2 Crafty, so the prizes guarantee to be fabulous.

xx Deb

Have a look at this awesome new kit

2010-11-15T19:02:00.003+10:00

Hiya all,

sorry I have been such a slack blogger but I couldn't upload any photos while we were overseas so no news, I do however have lots of photos so will try and get them uploaded at some stage.

Anyways, just wanted to let you all know my beautiful friend Bridgette has been very busy lately and has started making up her own kits. You will find them here so pop over and order one. They are so gorgeous, I'm sure they will sell out quickly.

No news on the scrapping front, but hoping to get into it this week.

xx Deb

Scrapping whisper finished

2010-10-22T16:21:00.004+10:00

Hi all, I followed Nic Pomeroy in Bridgette Hatton's scrapping whisper.

Noelene Fairweather followed me so pop over to her blog to check it out.

Well we are leaving in less than an hour, see you when I get to France.

Au revoir.

xx Deb

Only one week to go

2010-10-15T17:45:00.002+10:00

until we leave for our trip to Europe. OMGoodness, how quick has that come around. We have so much to do, Ashley's mum arrives on Wednesday, she is looking after the kids and the house for us while we are away. So I am madly running around cleaning the house, making lists, trying to remember if I've forgotten anything. Sooooooo excited.

Anyways, I will try and blog while I am away, Ash will be on a course for three days while we are in Paris so will have the nights to do some posts. Pop in, I'm not promising too much but it would be great to get the trip down each day on my blog.

No scrapping here, I have been too busy but I would love to squeeze in a layout before I go.

xxx Deb

Paper Poppy have done it again

2010-10-06T09:44:00.003+10:00

This month's kit is absolutely gorgeous. It is really straying away from the colours I usually use but I loved it anyway. Guess I shall be a bit challenged when I get it but that is a good thing right????? I guess these layouts are gonna involve a lot of procrastinating but I can't wait to get stuck into it.

Main Kit

Some close-ups

and the add-on
I love the dollar exchange with the States right now. Makes it worthwhile to buy these kits from over there, even taking postage into account.

xx Deb

A very successful scrapping holiday

2010-10-05T15:49:00.002+10:00

I packed up some scrap stuff to take on holidays, normally I would get nothing done but this time I went with my friend Charmaine who also scraps - YAY!!!!!!!! So we had a couple of late ones after the kids had gone to sleep and this is what I came up with.

This is my gorgeous girl on the right and her friend Paige at a dance comp. How cute are their costumes? Anyways I used stuff from September's Paper Poppy Kit and added some extra bits and came up with this -

Yep that is pink crepe paper, I would never have thought to use it but it was in the kit, Aphra you are so clever. Oh and I LOVE the new Sass Indie Girl Range, so gorgeous.

And another one, this time this her team, they are called Nine Minute Noodles, cute huh???? The are a great bunch of girls, Miss Megs has had an awesome year dancing with these girls

and last but not least a layout of my little man. We just got his school photos so thought I would get this one scrapped and put away. And the layout features a few of my faves, October Afternoon, Jillibean Soup, Cosmo Cricket and the cute little green ladybird is My Little Bit of Whimsy

Thanks for stopping by.

xx Deb

Trick or treat

2010-09-17T20:32:00.006+10:00

Yeah I know I'm away on hols with no computer but I cheated. I did this post before I left just so I could upload it from my iphone. The new challenge is up over at Scrap the Boys, head over and have a play. This is my layout

and a close-up with a bit of doodling and some yummy studio calico adhesive material strips. So easy to pleat and add some dimension to you layouts.

Anyways, hope you are all enjoying the school hols.

xx Deb

On holidays

2010-09-17T20:18:00.003+10:00

Hi all,

Just thought I would pop in and let you know I am going to be AWOL for a few weeks. The kids and I are heading off to Pottsville for 12 days, unfortunately Ash will be at home, he is too busy to take any time off work. So we are taking the caravan and staying in the park right on Mooball Creek. In the photo below it is right on the creek just to the right of the bridge.

and here is the view from the park.

It is the most gorgeous place, only an hour and a half away on the very Northern Coast of NSW. The forecast is for rain this coming week so hopefully it won't be too bad. We might be sitting in the annex playing board games all week.

The last weekend of the school hols Ash and I are off to Sydney for the NRL Grand Final, hopefully the Titans will be there and we'll have someone to cheer for. It's a great night out regardless, we get to be in a box so it's luxury all the way.

Anyways, see you all when we get back.

xx Deb

Who's your daddy?

2010-09-11T12:57:00.006+10:00

This month we are having an extra challenge at Scrap the Boys, scrap about our boys and their special relationship with their dads, or scrap your Father's day photos.

Here is my example -

I thought I would finally scrap a photo from Father's day last year - LOL. Yeah I know I am bit behind.

So pop on over and join in the fun.

xx Deb

2010-09-11T12:57:00.001+10:00

Scrapping Outback Cybercrop and a huge giveaway

2010-09-08T11:23:00.005+10:00

Hi all,

Scrapping Outback is holding a Twilight Cybercrop on Friday night 10th September and will be continuing over the weekend.

To celebrate they are giving away this amazing stash of goodies -

so if you want to be in the running pop over here. While you are there have a look at the shop, they sell the most amazing range of chipboard goodies. How cute is this one?

Hope to see you all Friday night.

xxx Deb

What did you call me?

2010-09-02T10:55:00.004+10:00

The first challenge for September is up over at Scrap the Boys. The brief is to complete a layout on your boys nickname and how it came about and here is my interpretation -

I love these little Carolee's Creations alphas, they are great for this sort of journalling and so cheap at about $2.00 a sheet. I still have heaps left over too. We were supplied with some Darkroom door papers and montages as well which I have included in my layout along with some October Afternoon and the little birdie pin is My little bit of Whimsy.

I love the challenge again this month, make sure you pop over and join in.

xx Deb

Some more l'il red rocket eye candy

2010-09-01T09:39:00.003+10:00

One of the sponsors for Scrap the Boys this months is L'il Red Rocket. Michelle's etsy shop is fill with a wonderful range of goodies for your scrapbooking pages and she is giving away this gorgeous prize. Pop over to her blog and make sure you enter the comp, who wouldn't want to win this stash of goodies

I am in love with these -

and these -

but I really just want everything.

xx Deb

Sneaky peak

2010-08-31T11:21:00.002+10:00

Sorry it is side on but you get the idea. This is a sneaky of September's Scrap the Boys challenge. Another great way to get down on paper those everyday moments. Come over tomorrow and join in the fun.

xx Deb

My awesome husband

2010-08-27T08:45:00.005+10:00

For those of you who follow me on facebook, you may remember me saying how awesome my husband is. Because our computer has been so bad for ages I haven't blogged a lot of personal stuff like my milestone birthday I just had in July, I turned 39 again this year and will be 38 next year, decided I am now counting backwards, think I might stop when I turn 30 and stay that way forever. Once I get access to my corrupted hard drive I will post some photos I promise.

Anyways, Ash took me out for dinner at Sirromet winery the night before my birthday, just us two, it was so lovely. The food was amazing. He was carrying around a white box with a ribbon which looked suspiciously like a lingerie box. You're kidding!!!!!!! As far as I am concerned that is not a pressie for me, that is for him. So over dessert he asked if I wanted to open my pressie. My immediate reaction was - "is it appropriate to open that here?" LOL, well when I opened it I got the hugest surprise. He had some books and tourist brochures on Paris. PARIS!!!!!! PARIS!!!!!!!!! Can you tell I am excited!!!!!!

So I haven't said too much to anyone, cause we still had to work out the logistics of it all. Ash has a course in Paris for 4 days so took the opportunity to tack on my flight and take some holidays. We have finalized our itinerary, Ash's mum is coming up to have the kids and we are all booked. It will all be happening late October. This is a very huge year for us, my 40th, our 20th wedding anniversary (in September), what an awesome way to celebrate.

So this is what we are doing, nine nights here -

where we have rented an apartment right smack bang in the middle of the Latin Quarter. Then off to Rome for three days -

then we are taking the train to Venice where we are spending two nights. I am so in love with the idea of Venice, have always wanted to go there.

We hop on an early morning bus and go up through the Alps to Villach where we change to a train and go to Salzburg where we have treated ourselves to five star in this beautiful hotel.

And you are asking yourself why Salzburg???? Of course to do the Sound of Music Tour. Daggy???? Nope not for me. To me that movie is on the same list as Grease, Dirty Dancing, Pretty Woman, I could watch it over and over again. I know we will probably get back to Europe one day but not close enough to this area to do this tour. This is one on my bucket list.

Then over to Vienna, where we have three nights. It's gonna be freezing, about max 8 degrees each day, a small chance of snow. A couple of days of wandering along the Danube, I love the architecture in Austria, it is by far my favourite in Europe.

Then home, and did I happen to mention we are flying BUSINESSS CLASS. I'm a bit excited about this one because I'm not a super good flyer, I am getting better but am still very nervous. Think I might be investing in some Valium or something for the flight.

So if you have any suggestions I would love to hear them. Especially must see's in Vienna, that is the only part of the trip we haven't researched too much.

Ok, I am off to get out my scissors, paper, glue, must get my September layout done for Scrap the Boys. Have you all got your entries in this month, still a few days to go.

xxDeb

Paper Poppy have done it again

2010-08-22T17:22:00.003+10:00

I am seriously drooling........

Well this is a sneaky for their September kit, you will find all the details here. I have bought every kit so far since they have been released and you betcha I'll be buying this one.

a new giveaway at Scrap the Boys

2010-08-12T10:22:00.004+10:00

How gorgeous is this prize, I wish I could win it. Anyways pop over here and put your name in the draw.

Don't forget to get your entry in for this month's challenge, the next one will be posted on August 15th.

I'm back in the land of the living

2010-08-11T17:05:00.002+10:00

Ok I went and bit the bullet today and bought a new lappie. AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!!!!! I still have to get my hard drive back to be able to access all our photos and emails etc so I am only half organised but at least I have access to the internet. As far as our old computer is concerned we are still not sure if it is fixable, my big bro is doing it in his spare time which means he won't be able to get back to it until the weekend.

Anyways, just thought I would pop in and let you all know I am back.

Who likes a bit of whimsy?

2010-08-11T15:42:00.002+10:00

If you've never had the pleasure of visiting my little bit of whimsy go over and have a look. Steph makes the most gorgeous pins and buttons. She is having a giveaway at the moment too. Hee hee, I have a little bit of an addiction to this place.

xx Deb

RIP my faithful computer

2010-08-10T09:02:00.002+10:00

I think the time has come to bury my trusty friend. It has finally frozen completely and has gone on a holiday to my big bro's house to see if it is fixable. I am thinking not, lucky everything is backed up. So I won't be around much, just occasionally when I am at work until we decide on what we are doing for a new computer.

As far as scrapping goes, I'll have to go and drag out some of my old pre-digital photos. They are sitting in a box screaming to be scrapped so I might have to get organised and scrap some old photos. They are terrible, but the memories are still there.

Catch you later.

xx Deb

Some Happy Mail

2010-08-03T12:55:00.005+10:00

came last week for me from the very lovely Miss Sandra Gerdes. She sent me the most awesome bag of hand dyed doilies. Of course I couldn't help myself and ripped open the packet and started creating. I can't wait to use some of the gorgeous coloured ones. You can get them from her Pretties Etc shop or from the Scrapping Outback shop.

I love this photo of my gorgeous girl, this was taken just before one of her hip hop comps.

Can you believe I actually got out some of my mists and used them. The jury is still out on these, I love the layout but still not sure of the sprayed effect. I'm sure it will grow on me.

Can you believe it, two posts in one day. Have to get my computer fix while it is in a good mood - LOL!!!!

xx Deb

PS. I matted the photo just for you Georgia Keays - LOL!!!!!!

Some new Paper Poppy

2010-08-03T08:50:00.004+10:00

Well I have been so good lately, I really haven't spent too much at all on anything scrapbooking related for two months so I rewarded myself with the new Paper Poppy kit. How gorgeous is it???? Full of some Cosmo, Pink Paislee and Jillibean Soup, mmmmm mmmmm, three of my fave manufacturers.

and seeing as the dollar exchange is so good I also got the July kit.

There are some great add-ons you can buy with both kits, if you are looking for an awesome jam-packed kit to buy, Aphra does great kits.

I have completed a few layouts, unfortunately I can't show too many as they were completed for specific things and as we're still having computer probs I am having trouble uploading my photos - grrrrrrrr. I'll try later again today.

xx Deb

Another awesome giveaway from Miss Wally

2010-08-01T18:47:00.003+10:00

The chip chop Shop is back up and running and to celebrate Leeann is giving away all this awesome stuff. If you want to win it pop over here to see how.

Love your work Miss Wally.

xx Deb

New Challenge at Scrap the Boys

2010-08-01T09:12:00.003+10:00

The first challenge at Scrap the Boys for August is to scrap a layout using flowers …to make it a little easier you can include a photo of you and your boy/s… Or if you can’t come at flowers …scrap about their feminine sides… or if you are feeling very clever… use both criteria.

Here is my layout -

Wow, love this challenge. I do use flowers on my boy layouts, but usually just one or two discreet ones. So I went all out and used a flower cluster, but balanced it off with some corrugated cardboard and some boy papers. I love the finished product, now I would love to see some of your layouts!!!!!

Hope you are all having a fabulous day

xx Deb

Hiya all and a sneaky peak

2010-07-31T19:45:00.013+10:00

Well I am still having major problems with my computer, but hopefully I can get this post through ok. Here is a sneak of next month's challenge over at Scrap the Boys. It's a doozy, so go and visit tomorrow and get your thinking caps on.

And a big welcome to Stacey Young who is joining the team over at Scrap the Boys. If you haven't had the pleasure off seeing her awesome work go over to her blog and check it out. Her blog is full of plenty of eye candy, loads of ideas and lots of paint - LOL

xx Deb

I'll be MIA for a while, our computer is having some major problems so not sure when I'll be back. Hopefully soon.

2010-07-27T15:32:00.002+10:00

Next challenge at Scrap the Boys

2010-07-15T09:37:00.005+10:00

The next challenge is up over at Scrap the Boys.

and this is my version -

so go on, get those stamps out and use them. I have been awfully slack and mine have been sitting on my shelf unused for ages.

If you like those circle stamps I have used as a background you can get them from Scrapping Outback. They are Rachelle's designs and she has them manufactured herself so you can't get them anywhere else.

Hope to see lots of entries for this challenge. Have a lovely day.

xx Deb

Giveaway time

2010-07-13T09:12:00.001+10:00

over at Scrap the Boys.

Here's a sneaky peak

2010-06-29T13:48:00.004+10:00

of my interpretation of this month's Scrap the Boys challenge. Can you guess what the challenge is????? There are two running in July and will be uploaded soon, so make sure you go and check them out.

Scrap the Boys is back!!!!!

2010-06-28T07:42:00.002+10:00

Well this was one of the blogs on my favourites list. They have been on a break for a while and are now back. Have a look at this for an awesome Creative Team.

Louise Nelson
Kim Arnold
Wendy Smith
Ebony van der Starre
Anne-Marie Cox
Nicole Pomeroy
Georgia Keays
Kellie Lusted
Kerryn Fry
Susan Longman
Anthea Peterson

AND ME!!!!!!!! (she squeals with absolute delight)

I really can't believe Susan asked me, thanks to Kellie for giving her the heads up. I have the list of challenges for the next six months in my hot little hands and I just have to say you are going to be awfully inspired. My first challenge is all done, will be back later with a sneaky peak.

Hope you all come and join in the fun.

xx Deb

Some exciting news to share

2010-06-23T10:59:00.001+10:00

Pop over here to find out more. I shall be back with some further info later.

Who likes a bit of Pink Paislee????

2010-06-16T19:56:00.003+10:00

I do and have a look at this for some awesome stash

If you would like to win it, pop on over to Georgia Keays blog. You have to be in it to win it, hopefully I will this time.

xx Deb

The most awesome weekend

2010-06-15T19:10:00.003+10:00

Well I talked, laughed, shopped, cried, did a few classes, laughed some more. They say laughter is good for the soul, well mine is all rejuvenated and happy now. I spent the weekend at the Scrapbook Expo at the Brisbane Convention Centre and stayed with the most awesome three girls, Bridge, Tatum and Lauren at the Mantra. We met up with a heap of girls that I have met previously or know from online. It's amazing how a bunch of girls that have never actually met in real life can get along so well. This is the crew I went out to dinner with on Saturday night - Kathleen Glossop, Bridgette Hatton, Lauren Boase, Peg Hewitt, Georgia Keays, Lou Nelson, Sonia Thomason, Me and Tatum Woodroffe.

What a scream, I think I only got about 3 hours sleep Sat night, then backed up with another talk fest on Sunday night again. Only five hours sleep over two nights just about killed me, I swear I am getting too old - LOL.

I did two great classes on Sunday - with Sarah Gladman and Angela Peardon. They were heaps of fun and we got a pile of stuff in our class kits. Aaaaahhhhh after Ash being away so much it was just the break I needed. I'll definately be going back again next year, we are so lucky to have such a great event in Brissie.

xx Deb

I'm back

2010-06-05T15:13:00.007+10:00

and so is my mojo. I was sort of stuck for some inspiration so I headed over to Scrapability Sketches and took part in some challenges. This LO was for Lisa's sketch challenge, awesome sketch Lis, I really enjoyed doing this one. and some close ups -

I used the background from the new Jillibean soup corrugated alphas and backed it with some yummy Jillibean soup paper. Then I just outlined them with pen, came up a treat. The apple is from an old set when I first started scrapbooking about 6 years ago. I had it chucked in my huge stash and thought it would work perfect on this page. What a great feeling of satisfaction to use up some old bits and pieces.

And this layout was for Bossy Bek's challenge. The brief was to make your own printed paper. This was an old technique I learnt years ago from Rachelle Minett. I used walnut ink and salt to achieve this effect. A perfect heritage or beachy look.

Those chippie seashells are available from Scrapping Outback as well as most of these gorgeous Prima flowers. The bottle top and tag is from Lil Red Rocket How cute are these???? I'm gonna go and buy me some more of them soon.

I'm glad I have my mojo back, was missing it dearly. I think it may have something to do with having far too much stuff and not knowing where to start. I find if I can give myself a starting point like a sketch or some sort of brief it gives me some focus.

I'm counting down the days now until the Scrapbooking Expo. I'm picking Bridge up from the airport Friday night then we are heading in to town on Saturday morning and staying at the Mantra for 2 nights. Aaaaahhhhhh bliss, no kids, no husband and some great girls with a shared passion. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!

xx Deb

Do yourself a favour

2010-06-03T10:10:00.003+10:00

and get your backside over here. Sherry is giving away all this awesome stuff. Ohhhhhhh I hope she picks me, I think I like that birdcage the best.

Good luck everyone!!!!!

xx Deb

New Paper Poppy Kit for June

2010-05-31T12:38:00.002+10:00

Woweeeeee, have a look at the gorgeous stuff in here -

This is the new Paper Poppy kit for June and the add-on. These are awfully good value, even with the exchange rate and the postage. Mine is ordered and shall be winging it's way to me very soon I hope. I just love these colours, I think Lily Bee might be joining my fave manufacturer's list.

Hope you are all having a lovely day, it is so cold here, the wind is freezing. Very strange for us Queenslanders, though if you can find a spot in the sun and out of the wind it is beautiful.

Less than two weeks until the Scrapbooking Expo in Brissie. I can't wait, I am staying in town with my friends Bridge, Tatum and Lauren. We are gonna have so much fun. If you see me, please stop me and say hello.

xx Deb

Wanna get your scrap groove on?

2010-05-27T07:09:00.002+10:00

Need some scrapping inspiratation? My lovely friend Bridge is hosting a chinese whisper blog hop over on her blog. They are lots of fun, would love to see some of you over there.

my next new fave

2010-05-26T15:26:00.002+10:00

Wowee how nice is this kit??? Do you want to win it???? Then pop over here for your chance to win.

xx Deb

The cutest bits and bobs

2010-05-18T15:56:00.003+10:00

Go and check out Li'l Red Rocket, Shell has the cutest stuff. And she is having a giveaway, you can win all this awesome stuff. Get your backside over there and check out how to win it. While you are there check out her etsy shop, you won't be disappointed.

xx Deb

Published Layouts

2010-05-17T13:11:00.005+10:00

Well I was lucky enough to have THREE (squeals very loudly) layouts in Scrapbooking Memories two issues ago - Volume 12 No 3. Just thought I would update and put them on my blog.

I was asked to do a layout for Product Spotlight on felt. Well this is what I came up with, we were in the middle of moving so I pumped this one out pretty quick and sent it in. Nothing like doing things at the last minute - LOL. The green has come out different in the mag. I love this photo of my baby girl, can you believe she is eleven??????

And these last two were featured in the Encore Gallery (oooohhhhh I loved this Prima paper I used for my background), and I have even used glitter alphas. Anyone who knows me knows I have a huge problem scrapping with bling or glitter. I just can't bring myself to use it, but use it I did and I love the finished product.

And a layout of myself which I NEVER do. This was dress up night at The Boxx Retreat in Perth that I attended March 2009. It was Friday the 13th, what an awesome reason to drag out the spooky gear.

Thanks for dropping by.

xx Deb.

A belated happy Mother's Day

2010-05-12T12:25:00.007+10:00

Some nice photos -

and some silly ones -

Just thought I would pop some Mother's Day photos up. I was feeling a bit sorry for myself on Sunday, I had to drop my hubby out to the airport at 7.30am so we left here about 6.30am (no sleep in - grrrrrr), picked the kids up from my friends house (they had a sleepover as we were out the night before) and dropped Ash off. He was off to New Guinea to walk the Kokoda Track, they won the trip last year because they raised the most money in the Kokoda Challenge in the Gold Coast Hinterland. So then I had to do the footy runaround and then came home all exhausted so sat down to a delightful dinner of toasted sandwiches. YUM, well not really, I am being sarcastic. So it was all about everyone else and not about me and it was MOTHER'S DAY for goodness sake. Why didn't someone tell my family??????? So this year Mother's Day sucked big time, but I did take some time to get some photos of me and the kids, gotta love that 10 second timer on the camera!!!!!!

Anyways, I hope you all had a relaxing day with a huge sleep in. Wish it was me, but it is my year next year.

PS. if you get a chance, pop by the Kokoda Challenge site, it is such an awesome youth program and there is no funding from the Government. All monies are raised from the proceeds of the Kokoda Challenge which they run in July every year. Approx 350 teams walk 96 kms straight through up in the mountains behind the Gold Coast. Ash's team raised over $16000 on their own last year. I'll let you all know when they start their fundraising, you can donate to his team directly on the website.

What an amazing prize

2010-05-11T19:30:00.003+10:00

Would you love to win this prize? I know I would. Pop yourself over to Melinda Spinks blog and have a look what you need to do to be in the running. Oh so generous, I hope it is me.

xx Deb

A layout in Scrapstreet Magazine

2010-05-07T19:50:00.002+10:00

Wowee, this is the first time I have been published in Scrapstreet mag. Haven't heard of it? It's an awesome online magazine, some great talent and I have a layout in the newest edition. You can find it here.

xx Deb

Starstruck

2010-05-05T20:47:00.002+10:00

Sorry it's not a better photo, my friend just facebooked this, the girl isn't home yet. The girls had a dance workshop at their dance studio with Phillipe from So you think you can dance. Wow, so exciting for her. She'll be home soon and I guess I'll get to hear all about it.

xx Deb.

A delicious new kit

2010-05-04T10:44:00.008+10:00

from Paper Poppy

and the add-on.
How gorgeous are these colours!!!!!! Mine is ordered and on its way from the States. I can't wait to get creating.

And here is my latest page using some things from the April Kit.

I completed this LO for the last Scrapability Soup comp over at Scrapability Sketches and the brief was to use B & W photos (1 x 5x7 or 2 x6x4), theme is family, design and products up to us, use a technique and describe how you do it, and we had to provide a sketch based on the Layout. This photo is of our friends Steph and Frank on their wedding day in 2005. As the title says they are "just like family".

So the comp is all finished now, wow talk about full-on, but I got so much scrapping done. Thanks Bek, it has been so much fun.

I will be back with some photos from our long weekend in Yamba.

xx Deb

A bit disappointed........

2010-04-26T08:37:00.005+10:00

Remember this project from a little while ago -

Well the good news is it's being published which is why I can't show you the whole thing. The bad news is I had it featured on the Pink Paislee blog on this post and had to ask them to remove it. So I was a bit disappointed to say the least. It was my first ever PP LO I uploaded on Live Pink too. Oh well, have to remember to keep uploading them.

Hope you are all having a nice weekend. Our old next door neighbours are coming over for dinner so best get my butt in gear and get to the shops.

xx Deb

Who loves scrappy bits and pieces

2010-04-24T17:53:00.003+10:00

That would be me. I have just discovered a new site that sells gorgeous little scrapping bits and pieces made up in kits. Think flashcards, buttons, journalling cards etc, etc. Are you interested in having a look? Pop over to the Old Favourites Blog and follow their link to their shop. Their first kit has been released and it's a cracker. Sam is doing a little giveaway too, so pop by and enter.

Giveaway Time

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Would you like to win these?

Then head over to the Scrapping Outback Blog, you can win these cute new designs. While you are there head to the shop and have a look, they stock heaps of awesome chipboard and lots of other stuff. I think my fave it the "Just grow big". Good luck everyone.

xx Deb

Paper Poppy Kit April Challenge

2010-04-21T12:10:00.002+10:00

1. Use the colors black and white
2. Use a music symbol
3. Use song lyrics in your title

And here is the result, loved using this kit and doing the challenge.

xx Deb

Woweeeee

2010-04-15T19:56:00.002+10:00

Go and have a look here. I love this blog, and I got a mention - yippeeee, with two of my Layouts. Thanks Aphra!!!!

xx Deb

The Next Scrapability Soup Challenge

2010-04-14T15:41:00.007+10:00

The week 4 challenge brief was to use

A white pen

Black Cardstock

Journalling strips

Stamp

Shipping Tag

Distressing

5 x 7 photo

Title (big alphas) and subtitle (small alphas)

The twist is to make it about your pet.

I love this new Bayberry Cottage range from Pink Paislee, it was just perfect for this LO.

Most of the goodies on this page came in the April Paper Poppy Kit. It is full of delish things.

Gotta go, off to Printblocks for the next three days. I am working at their Creative Block. Can't wait to meet some awesome designers and manufacturers. Be back with some news soon.

xx Deb

April Sketch over at Scrapability Sketches

2010-04-13T15:55:00.004+10:00

This is my latest effort using this months sketch over at Scrapability Sketches. Loved, loved, loved the sketch this month, I used lots of bits and pieces out of last months kit from Paper Poppy Kit Co. I bought the one this month too, Aphra puts together an awesome kit and is super organised getting it to me. Think this may become a monthly obsession - LOL. With the value of our dollar against the US, it def makes it worth getting them. The big yellow button is My Little Bit of Whimsy, the bright green one in the top right hand corner Such Sweet Tierney and that butterfly is a Martha Stewart punch. Wasn't sure about the Layout but it is growing on me.

This photo is of Miss Megs taken at the end of Preschool, she is now in Year 6 and starting Middle School next year. As the journalling says - where has the time gone? It was good to drag some old photos out I haven't scrapped, must remember to do this more often.

Thanks for stopping by and leaving comments, I love reading them.

xx Deb

By night

2010-04-12T07:29:00.007+10:00

We started the pool early Feb and here it is all finished. I'll leave the daytime shots until Ash has the Gazebo finished. The kids have been swimming for the past few days and we had friends over yesterday to christen it properly with a BBQ and swim. We're so happy with it, it's like having a resort in our own backyard. Our old next door neighbours built it for us, their business is called Porpoise Pools, so if you are in SE Qld/Northern NSW and are getting a pool, consider using them, they do an awesome job.

I can't believe it is still 30 degrees in the middle of April. Wonder when it is gonna start cooling down? Mind you I'm not complaining.

xx Deb.

My gorgeous friend Bridgey

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has been very busy making these -

Would you like to win them? I would. So pop over to her blog for all the details. I love the colours, red is still my absolute favourite colour.

xx Deb

My awesome news

2010-04-06T15:49:00.005+10:00

Well as you all know I have been madly completing all the DT tryout challenges over at Scrapability Sketches. Bek has asked me to be part of her Design Team as well as Bridge, Janine and Lisa. We will be joining Ebony Van der Starre, Kerry Snell, Sue Plumb, Kylie Symons and Grace Keogh. These girls are the best and so talented. Go and have a look at their blogs for some great inspiration.

Anyways back to my news - I am awfully chuffed and very excited. The site is lots of fun and the members are all really nice. Come over and join in, I'd love to see you there.

xx Deb.

Last but not least

2010-03-31T12:06:00.003+10:00

Well it's all over, the last challenge for the DT spot over at Scrapability Sketches is due today. There brief was scrap a double LO using a sequence of photos, food related. Must include a recipe, use black or white cardstock, bling and doodling. Well you all know how I love bling (NOT). I promise I have used some, well pearls anyway, they are on the butterfly.

Thanks for stopping by, I'll be back after the long weekend with an update.

Cheers
Debxx

The next Soup Challenge

2010-03-25T15:39:00.004+10:00

Well this was the next Soup challenge over at Scrapability Sketches. Here is the brief -

Using this sketch

Combination of any 3 colours : The colours pink, black, white, kraft, purple, green, red, blue and silver
Distress your photos and doodle on them
Include a one word title
Layout not to include family or loved ones..
Rubons..
Include a quote somewhere on your layout as well :)

So here is my LO -

I love how this turned out, I never use so few colours on my LO's so it was great to be challenged to do this for a change.

Thanks for stopping by.

xx Deb

The Best Giveaway Ever

2010-03-22T11:51:00.002+10:00

OMGoodness, can you believe this gorgeous array of goodies. I think I have died and gone to heaven. If you wanna win this pop over to Miss Wally's blog and have a looksee. She has her own Etsy Store with the yummiest stuff.

Good luck!!!!

xx Deb

Back again

2010-03-19T13:33:00.006+10:00

with the next DT challenge LO over at Scrapability Sketches. We had to scraplift a LO from the gallery.

I chose to scraplift Ebony Van Der Starre because her style is so similar to mine and her work always catches my eye. I chose this particular LO because I wanted to scrap some smaller photos and this was perfect. I have changed it quite a lot, but the elements are similar, the scalloped edges, the base papers in the LO, the colours are similar.

Here is Eb's LO -

And here is mine -
The cute handpainted buttons are from Such Sweet Tierney and the cute little birdie is My little bit of whimsy

I love both of these shops, they have the cutest stuff.

I really enjoyed this challenge, ready now for the last one, and Bek says it's a doozy.

xx Deb

Winners are grinners

2010-03-18T17:54:00.002+10:00

OMGoodness, look what arrived in the mail for me the other day, all this Scrapware goodness. I uploaded a layout for the Feb online comp and they picked mine as the winner - Woo hoo!!!! Can you believe this awesome prize pack. I can't wait to get stuck into using all the bits. I especially love the boy and girl chippies.

Get yourself over there and enter, they have a comp each month.

Thanks Scrapware.

xx Deb

I love my vintage blossoms

2010-03-14T09:19:00.002+10:00

How cute are these!!!!! If you want to win them pop over to Krissy Christie's Blog. I tell you I would love to win them, too lazy to think about making them myself - LOL.

xx Deb

Girly Grunge

2010-03-13T14:24:00.004+10:00

Ok, this is my latest LO for the DT tryout over at Scrapability Sketches

The brief was -

Theme : Favourite Things and Grunge !

Please include the following :
3 patterned papers
1 or more photos
1 journalling tag
Mixed alphas...

SO please put in a grunge style and please include some journalling (point form is fine too !) about your favourite things.

Well I don't know how grungy this is, I started off with lots of paint and doodling and this is what it evolved into. I guess I'll call it girly grunge.

Hope your weekend has been fabulous so far.

Cheers

Debxxxx