It's all good...

My poor neglected blog

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It's been too long since I've visited you LOL. Actually the whole building a house thing has been taking up a lot of my time, its really not a wonder why people say that it's one of the most stressful things you will put your relationship through. Well I think it should be a lot smoother sailing from here on in (fingers crossed!!). Here's a few things I have been able to create in between the million phone calls and emails.

These are a few sneaks of the LO's I created with the September range kit at The Scrappers Outlet. It's full of Bo Bunny Barefoot and Bliss and I most say the colours just scream summer!

TFL!

Had a week off

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and here's the LO's to prove it! TFL!

Been a bit slack

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when it comes to blogging. So here is all the loveliness I been working on. I've used quite a lot of D'lish products, I truly think I'm addicted LOL. TFL and have a great week.

Been playing

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with D'lish products and I just love their stuff so much!!!!!! I know I've said this before but the prices are so reasonable, I want to keep it to myself it's so good, but I was taught to share LOL! Check out all the scrumminess here.

Here's a couple of close ups of the D'lish products. I've used on this LO:

Handmade Flowers by Star Vintage Velvets

The FUN flag below is also from D'lish!

TFL!

I can finally share this....

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Yep I'm the July Guest Designer for D-Lish Scraps. I'm pretty excited about this as I am the very first GD ever!!!! I love the stuff you can get at this store and the prices are fantastic!!!! Can't wait to start playing with my goodies, so stay tuned for the reveals!

Masterclass

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last night was with Ebony van der Starre. Have to say the class took my completely out of my comfort zone, but I LOVE the finished LO and I feel so inspired now.

This is my latest entry in My Scraproom Rules competition at Scrapping Outlet. It was a recipe challenge and if I had the chance to do it again I would have placed the stamps a little differently, apart from that it is cute as!

Mini's

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Boy when you haven't done one for a while, you forget how much work they are! I created this one for Challenge 4 in the My Scraproom Rules contest at Scrapping Outback. Well to be honest, being sicked slowed things down and this is something I've been wanting to do for awhile. The pics are from a day trip to Salem when I was visiting my friend Christina in Nov 2008.

How cute is this charm!

TFL!!!

It took me all week

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but I was finally able to complete my LO for the My Kitchen Rules competition at Scrapping Outback. I've never tried box pleating on a layout before, but it turned out pretty good. The second LO is from last Friday nights masterclass with Michelle Grant, I can't believe how good the columns look, they really look like marble irl!!!

This one is for the June Ready Steady Scrap challenge at The Scrappers Outlet. I love this WRMK paper that is already stitched, it's just adorable!

TFL, have a great week!

It's June....

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so that means new challenges at The Scrappers Outlet. This month I'm running the Chocoholics Anonymous Challenge, the colours I've chosen are Grey, Teal and Chocolate.

Here's my example for the challenge:

I also got to play with the April Challenge Kit, here's what I came up with! There's still some left if your interested.

TFL

Cousins

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Both of these LO's feature a couple of my cousins, aren't Melissa and Jascelyn just beautiful girls. I'm looking forward to seeing them both at the end of next month at a family wedding! The first LO I created for a competition at Scrapping Outback, My Scraproom Rules is being run over several weeks and I had to say that I am just loving the work I am producing. This is week 2's challenge, but we've also had a pressure test and master class. Can't wait to see what the competition holds in store for us over the coming weeks!

This was has been inspired by D-lish Scraps, have you seen all the pretty stuff they make. It's mouth watering!! Check it out ;)

Happy Tuesday

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How's everyone doing? Well it's Tuesday already and I've been busy this morning, I've washed the clothes, just cleaned the kitchen and I've left my least favourite for last, the bathrooms urgh!!! Here's a couple of LO's I've done recently for different challenges. Enjoy!!

Feelin creative

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at the moment. The first two I had created a couple of weeks ago I just forgot to post them LOL. The first one is for my inspiration challenge at The Scrappers Outlet. Doesn't my mom look great, why of why didn't I get a few more of those genes ;)

I've definitely got a bit of a butterfly fetish going on at the moment. I love that I have flowers, bling and butterflies on a boy LO :)

More butterflies LOL!!

Loving the new lines from Kaisercraft, particularly this one "Chapter One" it's just so pretty and the colours and devine!!

TFL!

How bout a few little sneeky peeks

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at the May range kit @ The Scrappers Outlet. Don't ask me why the first one is a different shape to the last two, I really don't have a clue why I did that LOL.

Want to see the full kit reveal, well than you have to purchase the kit. But don't wait long, last month the kit sold out in hours. Here's a pic of all the yumminess in the kit, it's full of BoBunny's Timepiece collection.

The kit contains:

* 9 x double sided sheets
* 1 x sheet cut outs
* 1 sheet combo stickers
* 1 x pack of Bo Bunny buttons
* 2 x Coredinations cardstock
* 1 x sheet rubons FTI Flourishes
* 1 x sheet rubons FTI Happiness
* 1 x sheet rubons Miss Elizabeth Family
* 1 x sheet alpha rain dots
* 1 x zva bling
* 1 x 1m FTI cream felt ribbon
* 1 x Maya road key
* 2 x Prima flowers
* 5 x FTI Flowers
* 20 x brads
* 3 x chipboard words - remember, family and cherish
* 2 x 1/2 m lace

+ Instruction for 6 Layouts

Busy, busy, busy

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I've been busy like a bee creating, I just can't share most of yet, but soon ;)
Here's a couple I can share. The first one is such an old pic, my youngest brother can't be more than 2 years old, last Sunday he turned 33!

Someone wants to wish you a...

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Happy Easter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good News

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I made the DT over at The Scrappers Outlet. I'm super excited about this opportunity as it's my first design team since moving to Australia. Please stop over and say hi!

My new favourite photo subject

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is our puppy Cleo. She is just so cute but not that co-operative when it comes to sitting still LOL. The first one is using Basic Grey Luscious, pretty colours, of course Cleo is looking unimpressed with me taking her pic. Second one is using some old paper that was perfect for the photo, how adorable does my brother look, he dressed the part for his oldest pirates themed birthday party. Finally I created the photo frame with more of the beautiful April kit from Birds of a Feather Kit Co, there is still plenty left in the box to create with!!!

Lots of yumminess...

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Well here's what I've come up with so far using the kit from Birds of a Feather Kit Co. I really love the colours, so vibrant and playful. Still working on a little something more from the kit! Both crops were successful and everyone enjoyed themselves. The last LO was the example for my challenge at The Scrappers Outlet, lots of yummy autumn colours. TFL and have a great week.

Crop for all seasons

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Doesn't matter where you are in the world, there's a crop for you. If your feeling all cozy and Autumn like, then come on down to The Scappers Outlet, but if your feeling a spring fling coming on then join us at Birds of a Feather Kit Co. Or if your crazy like me come and check them both out, there will be tons of challenges and inspiration!!!

Exciting News!!!

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I will be using all these delicious products below as the April Guest Designer for Birds of a Feather Kit Co. It's jam packed with Bo Bunny "Äd Lib" and Bella Blvd "Family Dynamix", I'm super excited and can't wait to get the kit in my hot little hands and start creating. If your loving the kit, there are also plenty of extras available to go with it.

Stop on by and say hi, BOFA is full of friendly and talented ladies, with monthly challenges and regular crops and a weekly chat on Wednesdays. Oh and how can I forget to add, Amy put's together the most beautiful kits you have to check out!

On the mend

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and creating again. Here's a couple of LO's I've just created. I hope everyone is doing well and making the most of the beautiful weather!

Sick of being

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sick. It's been totally kicking me in the butt for over a week now, tired of coughing up a lung (well it feels that way), running a temp and just feeling blah. I couldn't lay down anymore so I decided to sit a my desk today and came up with this. Thanks for looking.

Forgot to post

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these yesterday. Have a great week :) TFL.

Happy Sunday

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How's your week been? Well I've been fighting the flu, but feeling more like myself now. Been working on some LO's for a crop at Scrapbook Heaven. This is what I've done so far, more to come :)

This LO of my nephew Ryden cracks me up. It's at his christening and he is wearing an absolutely beautiful christening gown, but the look on his face is what inspired the title.

Have a great week, thanks for stopping by!

As promised

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the sun was out, so here are the LO's I've been working on.

You can't see the white writing so well in the pic of the LO, so here is the original picture.

I love how this one turned out, the papers are just so gorgeous, lots of fussy cutting involved but well worth the end result.

Thanks for looking, have a great week!

Operator error???

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Sorry if you stopped by in the last 24 hours, was having blog difficulties with my settings but everything is right now. I have a bunch of LO's to upload, just need some sun so I can take some snaps. Here's a LO I scanned while your waiting for the rest.

Busy month

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So I picked up my new computer and printer on Friday and it's funny how productive I've been. When I was using my laptop as an interim computer, I was having trouble feeling creative. Now it's like a tap's been turned on.

January is such a busy month for birthdays in my family. So far we've celebrated my sister, myself, my newphew Matthew and today is my beautiful SIL Tracey's 40th!!! Only one more left to go, my BIL Robert. Good thing I love cake LOL!

So here's what I've been up to, creatively speaking.

Love the start of a month

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because it means new challenges, yeah!!!!

Challenges are such inspiration, they really get the mind thinking and the creative juices flowing. Here's a couple I've created so far.

Jenelle

Merry Grinchmas???

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And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled 'till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before. What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store? What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more?

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year. No matter how you celebrate the season, may the spirit of Christmas be with you and your families now and for the coming new year.

Here's one of my favorite xmas songs, enjoy!

11 sleeps...

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do you remember when you were a kid and you counted down to Christmas with sleeps, those were the days where it was much simpler. Well xmas sure sneaks up on you fast, it's next week!! Am I the only one going over all the those mental lists in my head making sure I've got everything done? I feel like I'm in good shape, presents are all bought, just need to wrap them. Got supplies for the day (that could be bought ahead of time), the rest will have to be closer to the day. No matter what stage your at, don't panic, you'll get there trust me :) Relax and enjoy!

Wanted to repost some LO's, finally had a sunny day so I was able to get better pics of them.

and here's a couple of new one's.

Thanks for looking :)

Got the bug again

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scrapping bug that is. Lost the mojo for a couple of weeks, but it's back in full force this weekend. Completed a some challenges for a few of my haunts, The Scrappers Outlet, Birds of a Feather and Scrapping Outback. Please excuse the shocking photo's of some of the LO's, it's rained all weekend and taking pics inside just don't look as good.

Thanksgiving - more than an American tradition

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When I lived in the USA, one of the holidays I loved the most was Thanksgiving. Sure it's on a bizarre day, the 4th Thursday of November, but it has so much going for it.

It's all about spending time with your family and reflecting on what we have to be thankful for in our lives. The other upsides are a rocking turkey dinner with all the trimmings and the next day is Black Friday, the best shopping day of the year!

Even though we don't celebrate the holiday in Australia, I still like to think about what I am thankful for. The list is as long as my arm and starts always with my darling husband Russell and our large and loving family.

Whatever your doing on Thursday, whether it's eating turkey or going to work, have a great day and take a moment to count your blessings. Happy Thanksgiving!

Jenelle

Today's post is brought to you by the letter A.....

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as in ADSL!! So happy that ADSL was finally available in our area, because I have to tell you that wireless broadband sucked big time. The cost was horrific, I'm now paying the same price but have 33 times more usage available. Still not as good as $39.95 for unlimited usage, but I don't live in the US anymore but still happy Telstra got on board!

Just sharing some more loveliness. I am surprised that I was able to get away with the flowers on a boy LO, really think it works.

Tried quilling for the first time to satisfy a challenge at The Scrappers Outlet. Bit fiddley, but like how it looks.

Thanks for looking!

Trying to make up for lost time

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well at least that's how it feels because I've been scrapping like crazy. All the supplies are unpacked and I have found homes for most items. Here's a couple more I knocked out today.

The sad face on the first LO is all about how bad he wants a dog. If it wasn't for the fact I would get in huge trouble with my SIL, he'd be getting a puppy for xmas this year.

Thanks for looking!

Happy Halloween

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Happy Halloween everyone! I've been participating in a cyber crop this weekend at The Scrappers Outlet. Here's what I created for the challenges.

I've been working on some other stuff as well. "Road Trip" was from a Pencil Lines sketch. Have I told you before how much I LOVE sketches LOL. Sweet Little One was just for me. I've noticed I've been using a lot of flowers when I can get away with them, this one looks like I am trying out for the Prima DT LOL.

Still working on my personal challenge of using up my stash, there is plenty of old stuff on everything shown above. Made a few Christmas cards over the weekend, I guess I need to take some pics so I can share them also.

Thanks for looking!

Wanna crop???

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It's kind of girly...

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but I will give it a go for a while, of course I'm talking about my new blog design. Let me know what you think!

Insert chicken sounds here....

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So no one wants to join the challenge hey??? Well to be honest I don't get much blog traffic anymore since I dropped off the scene for like 18 months. It's all good. Plodding on.

While unpacking I noticed I have quite a lot of stamps, many that have never been used, so I 'm going to push myself to use them more often also. Got some Maya Road stamps dirty on this one. Really love the colours!

Did this for a colour challenge over at The Scrappers Outlet. The colour palette was pink, brown and white and for some reason it took me ages to pull it together, but I'm happy with the end results.

Thanks for looking :)

Whose going to join me????

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I'm still going with the use my old stuff up challenge. Jules is going to join me, whose next??? I feel like a scrapbook supplies collector more than an actually scrapper some days LOL. Using up the old to bring in the new.

Love this one, how cute does cruz look in a tutu LOL :) The ribbon is about 4 years old, still got more to use up.

Banners seem really big right now, I don't think I pulled it off, but at least I used some rubon's that I've had for at least 2 years.

This one is from a Creative Scrappers sketch. The acrylic stars are at least 3 years old, got a sneaky feeling they are older than that :)

So whose next?? Join me in my quest to use up my old supplies!!!!

I'm challenging myself

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to use my old supplies. I've decided that I am going to attempt to use at least one item on every LO that I have had in my supplies for over 2 years. Honestly some of my stuff I've had since I started scrapping 10 years ago.

This one I completed for a recipe (did I spell that right? looks wrong) challenge over at The Scrappers Outlet. For my personal challenge, it was the lace, had it for ages and still have more :)

Used a sketch from Creative Scrappers for this one, dragged out the Heidi Swapp flower and the ribbon for my personal challenge.

Did this one just for me, everthing on the pages is at least a year old, no new stuff on here.

BTW how cute are all my nephews!

Getting the hang of it....

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It's like riding a bike, it all comes back slowly. Tackled a couple of more LO's this weekend. Used sketch's from Creative Scrappers for both, #'s 119 & 120. Went with the orange and chocolate colour scheme for the 2nd one as for the Chocoholic's Anonymous Challenge at The Scrappers Outlet. Chocolate, Orange and White were the challenge colours, wasn't sure I could pull off the brown and orange, but I think it works. Scan's not the best because I had a lot of bulky stuff on the LO, but it's rained all day today so a photo wasn't going to look that great also.

She scraps at last :)

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Hi everybody, it's been wayyyyy too long.

Things are finally settling down in our lives. Russell joined my in Australia after six months apart, we've been through all the immigration stuff and Russ been working now for about 4 months. We've moved into our own place and I now have a scrapbook room again. It's been wonderful being home and reconnecting with the family and I know it was all worth the drama and expense of moving.

Even though I haven't scrapped for 18 months, didn't stop me from purchasing supplies the whole time LOL. When I was unpacking my scrap supplies I started to fell a little guilty about how much I had and joked that I could probably wallpaper several rooms with all the paper I have, but then realized you can never really have enough paper ;).

Forgot to mention I used a pencil lines sketch for this one, after not scrapping for so long I though a few sketches would kick start the old creativity flowing again.

Welcome to the world

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baby Cruz!

Cruz Roger Wright was born on June 26th @ 10.55 am weighing in at 7 pounds 11 ounces. He is just the most beautiful little boy, but as a proud Aunt I might be slightly biased ;)

Happy Easter!!!!

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Happy Easter everyone! In Australia Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays, so that means a lonnnnnnnnng 4 day weekend for most.

Well today means I've been here now for two weeks, I think I will take some photos later on then give you all an update of what I've been up to!

Sneaking.....

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in a couple of layouts before I have to pack up my supplies!

To new beginnings and competition winnings!

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Lots to share, so lets start with the biggest news.

See that ticker to the right ------------->>>>>
Yep, I'm moving home to Australia in 23 days. I can't believe it's finally here!!!! Russ and I have talking about this for years and now our plans are coming to fruition. It's scary to think about moving and having to start over, but the trade off is well worth it. I can't wait to be close to my family again, to be a part of their lives, to see them on a regular basis!

More exciting news, I found out that I won a competition over at creative scrappers. It was called 1 picture, many pages and was a very cool idea. Everyone had to scrap the same picture, it was fascinating to see all the different layouts and titles. This was my entry.

And here's just a couple of pages I did on the weekend. The first one is based on a sketch from Creative Scrappers, then second is based on a sketch by a friend of mine (and very talented scrapper), Deb Harter. I'm trying to get as much scrapping in as possible before I have to pack up my supplies, eek!

I think I have pink issues!!!!!

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With only 1 niece, I seldom get to use pink. As you can tell by both LO's I did this weekend, I didn't waste my opportunity to go a little pink crazy, LOL!

What I did with my Friday night...

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Slow

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weekend in the scrap dept. Spent the majority of the weekend reading. I found out that the HBO show True Blood was based on a book by Charlaine Harris, so I've spent the last week reading the series, on the last book now and have been thoroughly enjoying them. Used a sketch from Pencil Lines! Enjoy!!

Sunday Scrapping

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I just can't get enough of sketches lately. The is based on a sketch by my talented friend Zarah. Check out her sketch blog here.

This LO is based on a sketch from Create My Keepsake. I'm noticing I've been using a lot of Basic Grey lately.

And last but not least, this sketch is from Creative Scrappers! This one is my favorite LO of all three.

More scrappy love

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Had fun with a couple of sketch's from Creative Scrappers. Really like how they turned out. TFL!!!!

The spoils of the weekend

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Tomorrow's a holiday, YAHOOOOO!!!, so maybe I'll scrap some more ;)

Here's the LO I created as the January 4th GDT for Creative Scrappers!

I felt the 40'ness coming upon me in the night.....

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I am a huge Absolutely Fabulous fan and turning 40 last Saturday made me think of this clip. Enjoy!!!!

Welcome 2009!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Happy New Year to all my friends and family! May 2009 bring you much love, success and happiness!!

I still have a tonne of mojo flowing. I think it's because I am now officially "design team" free. I decided to step back for a while and just scrap for myself, it's seems so long since I just did a layout because I wanted to.

Here's the first LO of 2009! TFL!!!!

The mojo is flowing......

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Creative Scrappers

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I was so excited to find out I was going to be the GDT for the January 4th reveal at Creative Scrappers. This is the LO I submitted to win the spot :) :)!

and here's a little sneak peek for my reveal. Don't forget to stop by on January 4th!!!!

Scrapbook Heaven Reveals

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December

November

MFTA November reveal

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Got to play with Prima's Tea and Silk collection, love the asian look of this line!

Whose a bad blogger????

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That would be me. Lets get caught up!

Scrapbook Heaven October reveal.

Some odds and ends.

Memories from the Attic October reveal.

Made changes again to my blog, it was so junked up with stuff it took forever to load and I just couldn't stand it anymore!!

Tuscan Kitchen Recipe Album Class

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Scrapbook Heaven is offering its first ONLINE CLASS KIT designed by Design Team member Jennifer.

When you choose to participate, you purchase the kit and automatically you will be entered into the classroom area! PLEASE NOTE THIS CLASS IS LIMITED TO 8 PARTICIPANTS!

On the class date, you will have step by step instructions you can follow (will photos) to create an amazing project to use for a gift or keep for yourself.

As a TEASER.....here are a couple of sneak peeks!!

Happy Birthday MFTA

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Happy Birthday to Us!
Happy Birthday to Us!
Happy Birthday Memories from the Attic!
Happy Birthday to Us!

Memories from the Attic is turning 1 this October and we are having a HUGE birthday party. All month long we are celebrating with games, challenges, and of course, PRIZES! And we couldn’t have a party with out inviting all of our friends! Grab your scrappy stuff and a chair 'cause we are playing ALL MONTH LONG!! The fun and games starts October 1st!

Scrapbook Heaven September Reveal

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I worked with kit 2 this month. Full of My Minds Eye, it bright and fun and perfect for kids LO's!
Here's what I came up with.

MFTA September reveal

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Lots of yummy Prima and WRMK paper. Go and check it out at Memories from the Attic.

Blue skies finally

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After six days of rain and wind thanks to Tropical Storm Fay, it was nice to see the sun today!

Did this one for the Days of Design challenge @ Memories from the Attic. How cute does my nephew look!

Do you feel lucky punk?

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LOL ok, it's a bad Dirty Harry reference!

My buddy Tam is having a blog giveaway so go check it out. It's a beautiful kit from Go Be Creative!

New look

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What do you think? I haven't decided for sure whether I am going to stick with this.

Love it....hate it. Help me make up my mind by leaving a comment!

Me Me

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1. Link to the person who tagged me - Tam
2. Mention the rules.
3. Tell six quirky yet boring, unspectacular details about myself.
4. Tag 6 other bloggers linking to them.
5. Go to each person's blog and leave a comment that lets them know they've been tagged.

1. I like it when it rains.
2. I can't stand it when people drive over the lines in parking lots
3. I am addicted to lipstick/lipgloss.
4. My feet are huge, seriously I could be Ronald McDonalds love child.
5. I collect fridge magnets and coffee cups
6. I don't really like pastels.

I'm suppose to tag people, but it looks like everyone's already been tagged.

August reveal

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for Memories from the Attic!Here's a couple of close up's of the calendar.

You now what the 1st means....

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Reveal day at Scrapbook Heaven.

This kit is full of bright paper perfect for all your summer pics. If you pick one up, don't forget to mention that you saw it on my blog! Clowns to the Left of ME, Jokers to the right.

Speaking of Summer you have to check out the card kit. Final taste of Summer is jam full of beautiful paper and fun embellishments.

Here's one of Bety's wonderful creations with the kit.

Sketches and Challenges.....

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Played with sketches during Sketch-Fest at Creative Scrappers!

Did this for a card challenge at Memories from the Attic.

This is the result of the monthly 1 hour sketch challenge at Creative Scrappers, this is the second time I've participated and I am genuinely blown away by what you can get done in a hour!

Memories from the Attic crop

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Come join the fun at Memories from the Attic on July 20th to the 29th, it's a ten day crop to let the current Design Team know how much they will be missed. There will be a challenge a day and several games over the ten days. See ya there!!!

Results of the Sketch-Fest and a few for fun!

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2008-07-04T14:37:00.003+10:00

The 1st means reveal day

2008-07-03T12:17:00.006+10:00

@ Scrapbook Heaven!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's called Pink Truffles and its full of goodness, grab yours before they sell out!

Maybe a card kit is more your style, then check out "A Walk in the Garden". Very Pretty!!!

This was literally a quick one!

2008-06-30T06:31:00.005+10:00

Did this for a 1 hr sketch contest @ Creative Scrappers. I surprised myself by completing it with 10 mins to spare!!!! It just goes to show what you can get done if you don't over think it!

Sunday Reveal @ Page Plans

2008-06-30T06:14:00.005+10:00

This week's sketch comes from Chris! We were asked to use a 4th of July theme. Here's what I came up with!

This was the end of the GDT work for Page Plans :(. It's been a lot of fun and I encourage everyone to get over their and be inspired. Thanks Chris and Lesli!!!!!

Sneaky Peeks

2008-06-27T12:14:00.004+10:00

for the Scrapbook Heaven July 1st kit reveal. TFL!!!

TOOT

2008-06-24T13:50:00.004+10:00

I just found out I made the DT for Memories from the Attic. I am super excited and doing the happy dance!!! Thanks so much Jeri!

Page Plans Sunday Reveal

2008-06-24T13:36:00.003+10:00

Yeah I know it's Monday, so I'm late! LOL!!! I really liked this week sketch by Chris!!

Here's what I came up with, TFL!

Come and join us!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-06-23T12:26:00.002+10:00

“Stuck in a scrapping rut? Lost your mojo? Sketches are a wonderful way to jump start your creativity! Come join us on July 11-13th for our exciting Scrapbook Heaven “Sketch Fest” — a weekend filled with fabulous sketches, scrapping and lots of fun! For three days we’ll be revealing sketches from our new design team, and ……… we have some sketch celebrities providing sketches created just for our Scrap Fest! How awesome is that! Oh, did I mention prizes? Of course we will have prizes to give away throughout the weekend. Join us and you could be the winner of the grand prize!! Mark your calendars now and plan for a scrap-filled weekend!” Sketches contributed by Becky Fleck, Page Plans, Pencil Lines, Sketchabilities and many more.

Red,Black and Cream with a PUNCH!!!!

2008-06-16T11:30:00.002+10:00

Love the new kit name @ Scrapbook Heaven. It's a pretty accurate title LOL. Love the classic combination of red, black and cream then it's brightened up with punches of blue and green!

Sunday Reveal @ Page Plans

2008-06-16T11:11:00.002+10:00

Time for another Sunday reveal at Page Plans!!!!!! Love this sketch by Leslie!

Here's what I did with it.

Page Plans Sunday Reveal

2008-06-10T13:06:00.003+10:00

Here's this weeks sketch.

And my take on it. Since this Sunday is Father's Day we used that theme! How handsome is my Dad!!!!!!

Wowsers!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-06-10T12:52:00.005+10:00

The June kit 1 sold out on the first day! Woohooo!!!!!!!!!!!!! What an amazing response! I hope everyone that purchased it has as much fun creating with it as I did.

A little birdie told me that since the kits went so fast, a few more where put together for those that missed out. This is your last chance, so rush over and pick it up now!

June Reveal - Scrapbook Heaven

2008-06-04T13:57:00.005+10:00

I got to play with Kit 1 this month which was full of yummy Crate Paper and Making Memories goodies. If your interested in the kit, don't hesitate because they are going fast!

Here's what I came up with!

Toot Toot

2008-06-02T05:25:00.006+10:00

I am the June LO Guest Designer for a new sketch blog called, Page Plans. Every week they post a new layout and card sketch, then their DT creates work based of those same sketches. Come and check out the inspiration!!!!!!!

Here's this weeks LO sketch and how I used it.

I want to give a shout out to my girl Kim!!! Kim is the June Card Guest Designer and I couldn't be more thrilled!!!! You must check out Kim's blog For the Love of Paper, as she is just uber talented and does the most beautiful work!

Beep

2008-05-29T13:41:00.002+10:00

Made it into the Basic Grey gallery again. Check it out here!

Created this for a sketch challenge at Creative Scrappers!

Leah Fung in the Attic

2008-05-28T11:34:00.002+10:00

No, I'm not talking about her house LOL. This Thursday, May 29th Leah Fung will be chatting it up with the girls at Memories from the Attic. Come and join us at 8 pm CST for a chance to talk to this incredibly talented women!

A quick one!

2008-05-19T11:40:00.003+10:00

I love you Mum!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-05-12T02:24:00.004+10:00

May Reveal

2008-05-02T11:42:00.004+10:00

It's the first so that means reveal day at Scrapbook Heaven!!!!! This month the DT had 2 kits full of yummy Pink Paislee.

Kit 1 - A Day at the Office!

Kit 2 - Let's have a Fling!

Here's what I created with Kit 2.

HAPPY EASTER!

2008-03-23T16:29:00.000+10:00

The countdown is on!

2008-03-20T12:51:00.003+10:00

13 days and counting!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm finally getting really excited about going home. I miss my family so much and I can't wait to spend time with them all.

This is a special trip for me, I get to be at my little brothers wedding and share in his happiness and gain a sister-in-law in the process. Then I get to finally see Matt and Jett, two nephews that although I've seen many pics, I've never been able to cuddle them.

It will be here before I know it, guess I need to get packing!

Lets see if this bad blogger can get caught up......ready set go!!!!!!!!!

2008-03-20T11:38:00.008+10:00

Whew, did you absorb all that eye candy,LOL!!!!

Wanna be the Scrapbook Heaven GDT for April?

2008-03-10T06:45:00.002+10:00

We are looking for a Guest Designer for April!

Here is what a Guest Designer will receive from SH during the month of April:
~ product from the monthly kit
~ name, photo and bio featured on our newsletter
~ A SH guest Designer blinkie to use in your siggie!!

Here's what we expect from our Guest Designer:
~ someone enthusiastic and friendly on the forum.
~ an active member of the forum (posting a minimum of every second day, with approximately an average of 10-15 posts per week)
~ someone who has an active gallery at SH(uploading LOs on a regular basis)
~ someone who can promote SH and it's products and monthly kits
~ someone who can create a minimum of 4 products with the material sent (a mix of cards, altered items, and LOs)

If this is something that you feel you can do, then here's the challenge we would love for you to complete to try out for our April GD!! Since spring is just around the corner, and we should start seeing flowers any day now....hopefully! So, we would love to see your LOs with flowers!

Here are the details of the challenge:
~~ please create a LO using at least 2 different pp with flowers!
~~ Please tell us in the supplies list, what pp you used!
~~ Upload your LO in the "April GD Call" folder of the gallery
~~ Deadline is Friday, March 28/08 at 11:59pmEST
~~ The GDT will be announced on March 30th

**Also, we would love to get to know you, so posting in the forum during this call would help us with this!**

(Open to residents of Canada and the US at this time) We can't wait to see your entries!!

LOVE is in the air

2008-01-27T07:15:00.000+10:00

It's all about the LOVE this month at Scrapbook Heaven!!! Instead of our regular contest focusing on one manufacturer's product, we thought we'd leave that choice up to you! But....we're still going to have an AWESOME contest!!! Here's what you need to know about our LOVE contest...

- Create a LO (any size) or an altered project that shows "What LOVE means to you". This theme is wide open for your interrpretation.

- You project MUST either have the word 'LOVE' OR a 'HEART' somewhere visible.

-The 'LOVE gallery' will be open for entries on Feb 1, 08.

- Entries must be uploaded to our 'LOVE gallery' to be eligible to win. The last day to upload entries will be Feb. 29/08.

- Each contestant is allowed 1 entry. More than 1 entries will result in disqualification. If you wish to upload extra close-up photos of your project please add them to the details section of your upload. (ask in the forum if you are unsure of how to do this - the DT will assist you!)

- No purchase is necessary to win.

- Winner will receive the MARCH kit! (valued at almost $60.00!!).

- Please be sure to register on the forum, as well as, the gallery, so that you can be contacted, and so we can get to know you!

- All prizes must be claimed within 30 days after announcing the winner. Here's the best part!!

- All entries will be judged by the members here on the site!

- Only registered members with at least 10 posts in the forum will be eligible to vote (gallery posts do not count towards total post count). - All eligible members will get one vote each.

- Voting will open on March 1st and will remain open until March 6 (11:59pm EST). So, start creating and invite your friends here so that they can vote for you!!

And don't forget the SHARE THE LOVE!!

I've been tagged!!!

2008-01-27T02:53:00.000+10:00

I'm it! I've been tagged by Tam and Cheri! and no this is not a wildlife catch and release program ROFL!!!!!!!!!

Here are the rules:
1. You have to post the rules before you give your answers.
2. You must list one fact about yourself beginning with each letter of your middle name. (If you don't have a middle name, use your maiden name).
3. After you are tagged, you need to update your blog with your middle name and your answers.
4. At the end of your blog post, you need to tag one person for each letter of your middle name. (Be sure to leave them a comment telling them they've been tagged and that they need to read your blog for details.)

My middle name: Irene

I - independent
R - realistic
E - easy going
N - naughty but nice
E - effervescent

I have tagged.....Jenny, Terri, Susan and Carla (ok I know I need another one, gimme a break)

January Reveal

2008-01-15T13:16:00.000+10:00

It was KI Memories for January's Scrapbook Heaven kit. Pop culture is pretty funky, but it's not so funky that I couldn't work with it.

Like KI Memories, than buy the kit. Full of the their latest release "Pop Culture" and Lace, $42 value for only $33.99.

YOUR INVITED...

2007-12-03T13:20:00.000+10:00

to the first annual Scrapbook Heaven Christmas Party. Grab your favorite drink and snack and join us at Scrapbook Heaven -Party thread on Saturday the 15th from 6 to 9 p.m. EST for games, fun, scrapping, and Prizes. Be sure to wear your Christmas avatar and clear your work space. See you there!!!!

KI Memories Contest

2007-12-03T13:12:00.000+10:00

We are having a KI Memories Contest this month at Scrapbook Heaven!! So, pull out those KI Memories goodies and start creating!! Any kind of KI Memories product will do! Here's what you need to know...

-Entries must be uploaded to our KI Memories gallery to be eligible to win. (All entries received through Scrap Submit will be submitted by Scrapbook Heaven DT) The last day to upload entries will be January 21, 2008.

- Each contestant is allowed 2 entries. More than 2 entries will result in disqualification.

- Entries will be judged on best use of KI Memories products. Items accepted will be layouts (any size), altered items, and albums using KI Memories.

- Entries must contain 75% or more of KI memories products. PLEASE list ALL supplies used.)

- Scrapbook Heaven's Design Team members will be judging the contest. Winners will be announced on January 30, 2008.

- No purchase is necessary to win.

- Winner will receive $50.00 in KI Memories products.

- Please be sure to register on the forum, as well as, the gallery, so that you can be contacted, and so we can get to know you!

- Although, participation in our forum is not mandatory, it may be taken into consideration when deciding on the winner.

- All prizes must be claimed within 30 days after announcing the winner. Just in case you need to stock up on KI Memories goodies for this contest....click HERE for a load of product to choose from!!