Friday, January 16, 2009

A Few More to Share...


Reflect…for a Little Boy, what would be going through his mind…when I asked him, he said to me “I thinking about what I want to eat for lunch”…typical male hahhahahahaha ( and his only 3yrs old).These wonderful papers are from Kaiser….I loved the monochromatic colour scheme of the entire range…it made working with them such a breeze



Christmas is over and most here in Australia are still enjoying their Summer holidays but I’m still catching up posting layouts that I designed a while back (in between my holidays)….This layout was inspired by the talented Carole Jansons Christmas Wreath ….she is such an incredible Scrapper and has such depth in everything she creates.

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Summers and Sharing

Aussie Summers are all about the outdoors, enjoying the wonderful weather, swimming, catching up with friends and sharing good food and drinks at a BBQ. Yep that’s how I spent my day today and had an awesome time…actually I spent most of it submerged in the pool …it doesn’t get any better than that.

On a different note I’m not able to teach some of My Planned Classes … I had Heaps of Fun and thoroughly enjoyed Designing them …so over the next couple of days I will be posting them ALL to Share with you.

So Take Care, Thanks to ALL my Friends and See You All Soon.



The little lady in one of those rare moments that I was lucky to capture. The layout was inspired by the talented Spinnvild.I have previously completed a similar layout but this time I did it in the reverse.


The Darling girl on her second birthday and the two of us playing around in the back yard.Her giggles are just so infectious.Alot of blading and cutting with this layout, with all the flower components lifted at differing heights to give it alot of depth.


After playing around in the backyard with the hose and drowning all of us...my nephew then started to walk around exploring what he had saturated.The design for this layout was inspired by a sketch from Pagemaps.I love the look on his face in these photos.



I recently used these photos in another layout but this time they are all in Black and white...to give more impact with the papers that I used .

Monday, January 12, 2009

Ready...Set...Blow

Hi all...will this is my first Layout for the design team over at Creative Scrappers.The sketch was provided by Jodie Kautzner and the very talented Guest Designer was Susan Goetter. So pop on over to Creative Scrappers to have a look at all the other awesome layouts that have been created.



Its amazing how many Bubbles land up on the ceiling, walls and floor when a major bubble fight occurs....Yes always lots of laughs,giggles and fun.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Chalk and Cheese

I'm in Holiday mode well and truly...and having the best time catching up with many friends old and new...So a Quick post with 2 completely opposite styles of scrapping and also 2 very different Photos (You will see what I mean)


This layout was the last of my White Album Course that I have been teaching at Scrapbook Dreams...White/Multicolour...I had this idea of a Colour Swatch from when I went to a Paint Store...Not one of my brightest thoughts as it took me forever to sketch a fairly easy template to teach with...Luckly the class went off with a bang and all the girls loved it..My Darling nephew playing Peek-a-Boo...Full of Smiles.


Definately No smiles here...Kids have to eat and not constantly play. We were at a Local Park looking at the animals, riding bikes, feeding ducks and jumping around on the Play Gyms, so when I asked my nephew to have a rest and have lunch, this was the result, stubborness and lots of tears....Hahahaha The camera come out fairly quickly. This is a Layout that I saw in the recent Kaiser catalogue and loved it.

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Exciting News....

Some exciting news to share with you all...from March 09 I will be teaching classes at Scraploot . Visit Scraploots Blogsite to keep updated with the new things that are in store and also in the near future sneak peaks of upcoming classes. I'm looking forward to this new adventure and those of you that live in Sydney, hope to see you soon. And to all my dear friends at Scrapbook Dreams I look forward to seeing you soon in the store or at one of my classes.


A Few closeup photos of Scraploot

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Stash Pile on the Decline

What a Brilliant start to the Year...With an Awesome Christmas and New Years celebrations behind me....My holidays are now in full swing....and they have been a blast so far...So today I finally stayed in ( I'm away for my holidays) and did some scrapping...I must, I have to scrap my pile of uncompleted layouts that I still haven't finished (there was 42 originally)...they are the thorn in my side at the moment...so here are 4 ( only 32 to go ...when will it end hahahahahha).

On another note Im totally in Luv with my New Chrissy Present which I have finally got up and running properly...Yeh I got a Laptop...and its RED ....and its gorgeous ( Yes I know I sound like a Kid in a Candy Store...but I cant help it).

Oh by the Way...What do you think about the changes I've made to my Blog...I think it's definately more me....Gotta Love Red.



My Nephew and Me zooming around like aeroplanes in the backyard with him sitting back in a laundry basket. Exhausting but lots of fun.



Another one of those times where lots and lots of photos are taken ...no perfect ones but the memory of the time spent together far outways everything.



My Friends "K" and " H" at a dinner...last year. It's always great to catch up with them. Lots of laughs and lock jaw from all the talking.



My Darling niece trying to catch lots of Bubbles...it's a shame that you can't capture the giggles that occur during these super fun times.

Thursday, January 1, 2009

2009...Bring it On

Happy New Year...I'm quite happy and excited to welcome in 2009...and with it the Hope that it will be a great one, not only for myself but for all my family and friends(now if I could only find my crystal ball).News Resolutions...well there is a few but I will keep them under wraps for the moment.

My Quote to Live by for the YEAR ahead:
Cherish the everyday Moments
Because You never know what they will Bring.

To start the year of, I want to share my 2 favourite Layouts at the moment (one new and one from my "To be Completed" stash).This layout which I'm so proud of has also been picked up by Basic Grey for their Gallery.


My Darling Munchkins from a recent photo shoot...I had been taking photos of the kids seperately when my nephew went over and grabbed his sisters hand and kissed it (I was so excited that I had captured this tender moment)..I asked him why he had kissed her hand...he replied " I Love Her !" (My eyes teared up).



The Little Man and Me at a Family Wedding (I posted these photos ages ago and I can't believe it has taken me this long to finish it)...My Nephew drapped all over me as usual but I love it....Kisses and Hugs to You

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Goodbye and Farewell...2008

The end of the year...another year come and gone....with it reflection...I looked back at my resolutions way back in my January post.

"New Years Resolutions 2008... Contentment, Strength, Love, Faith, Patience, Hope, Joy, Fortitude, Creativity, Understanding, Health. I think that covers alot so if I get half way through the list I would have achieved something."

The year was full up ups and downs not just for me but for other friends and family.It was at times a difficult year but with fortitude and strength each and everyone has been able to pull through. As to my list I believe I was able to achieve more than half...A Dear Friend "K" sent me this email which I would like to share.


"My Wish for You in 2009"


May peace break into your house and may thieves come to steal your debts. May the pockets of your jeans become a magnet of $100 bills. May love stick to your face like Vaseline and may laughter assault your lips! May your clothes smell of success like smoking tires and may happiness slap you across the face and may your tears be that of joy. May the problems you had, forget your home address! In simple words ............


May 2009 be the best year of your life!!!


Farewell 2008 and Bring On 2009
So from Me to You
Happy New Year

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Merry Christmas


To all My Family and Friends,
Wishing You all the Joy and Happiness
at this Special time of the Year.
Merry Christmas from Me to You!!!

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Take Time

A couple of weeks ago I got a gorgeous Little Book, beautifully bound called "Take Time". With the lead up to Christmas I know myself, everything seems a little caotic. Finishing all the Chrissy shopping, finalising all things connected with work, and also enjoying all the Parties and celebrations that occur during this time of the year. So I thought I would share a little of it here.....

TAKE TIME FOR FAMILY
Treasure each other in the recognition that we do not know how long we shall have each other.

TAKE TIME FOR INTUITION
Your Heart often knows things before your mind does.

TAKE TIME FOR LAUGHTER
Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.

TAKE TIME FOR YOUR SPIRIT
Just put your ear down next to your soul and listen hard.

TAKE TIME TO PLAY
Never lose your child's heart.

TAKE TIME FOR LOVE
Live simply; love lavishly.

TAKE TIME FOR FRIENDSHIP
A friend is one of the nicest things you can have, and one of the best things you can be.

TAKE TIME FOR YOUR MEMORIES
They are part of your past, present and yet to be your future.

Monday, December 15, 2008

Creative Scrappers

Exciting news to share…I am now on the Design Team for an Awesome Sketch site called Creative Scrappers.

Each week a new Sketch is posted with the Design team sharing their interpretations….This is a great site for Inspiration and Creativity…So pop on over and have a look around…See you there Soon

Monday, December 8, 2008

Little Wonders

Christmas is literally around the corner (14 days to be exact)...and sadly I have just started my Chrissy shopping...I have a list, I've checked it twice, now to do the shopping and find everything...just need to find the time...I had an awesome weekend, back to back Christmas parties (4 in total, still recovering hahahaha).My nephew and niece came over early Sunday morning and together we put up the Christmas tree and all the decorations around the house with carols playing in the background.The munchkins were so excited and so very good all day, definately Great Little Helpers. Plus as an added bonus I did a little photo shoot with them, all dressed up (will post photos later in the week).When you see the Pure Joy in a Childs face with the excitement of Christmas, and all it entails, you have to stop and realise how Blessed you are to be apart of it all. So to my Little Darlings, Thank you for the Little Wonders that You are.

The following Layouts are both from the Baby Album series that I have been teaching, both featuring my niece.




Monday, December 1, 2008

Friendship and a Very Squishy Face

These are Layouts from The Advanced "Whatever Course" that I can now share. So thats the first of the Advanced course fininshed and now Im currently teaching a "Celebration" Course....featuring all those special times throughout the year ie: Easter, New Years Eve,Mothers Day etc...So stay tuned but for now...Hope You like these.

Friendship is a Rare Gift that should always be valued through the hard times and the good times..."M" has been my Rock and "R" my Comic Relief (she will hate me for this hahahaha)...This was the 3 of Us on a recent Weekend away.

A Few Close-Up Shots



This is not a very flattering picture of Me ...my face is all squished up from my niece giving me a Huge Bear Hug....but I love Her smile in this photo and it's just so her....Definately Two Peas in a Pod.I used the "Everbloom" Collection from Kaiser which was such a pretty range to work with.

A Few Close-Up Shots

Sunday, November 30, 2008

All things Pink

A while between posts...a fairly hard personal week for Me..so I packed myself off to a friends place down in the Southern Highlands for the whole weekend for alittle T.L.C.....Thank-you "C" and "J" for the most relaxing weekend I have had in a long time.I was completely spoilt (did the girlie things such as Pedicure, Massage and Shopping), fantastic food, enjoyed the serenity of the outdoors as well as vegging out in their amazing outdoor spa...But the Best Part is that I have discovered my new Favourite Choice of Drink "Slushy Margaritas" Yum Yum Yum...

So in saying all of that here are some layouts I can share with you now...They are both layouts that I taught as classes....Pink being the colour of choice..


My Little Niece dressed up as the Cutest Bunny and Me (Of course I had to dress up alittle...Bunny Tail and all)...Just a Soft ,Feminine Girlie Layout, with lots of Flowers, Ribbons and Lace.


This Layout was completed for the White Album that I'm teaching...The cuttlebug was used for the embossed and diecut sections...and all the elements were lifted to give alot of depth....The swirls were painted then finished off with a layer of Silver Kindy Glitz...Its amazing how much my niece has grown since both Photos were taken

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Terra Incognizant

I received many beautiful gifts on my birthday, amongst them a surprise! This was a card with an enclosed note. I read it many times taking in its content. It stirred a Rockpool of Memories, most that I had tried so hard to supress....yet other memories always there........ It made me wonder how many people exist without Living the lives they really want? Or taking the steps to return to where they had previously experienced Joy and Real Happiness…. Now they look back and wonder if they could try again? It’s a hard place to be in… Wanting to know but not knowing, wanting to Reach out, not knowing How or which Path to take. But some times continuing to Break the Ice after that first initial step has been taken is maybe where Strength comes into play and that Strength has to come from Within, to Trust that inner core. It’s a difficult Step. The part of You that’s still Alive needs to Know and Believe, that the next move can be taken, no matter how hard it seems.

Monday, November 24, 2008

Birthday Hugs


Its amazing how fast your Birthday comes around each year...and yes mine has arrived...with it reflection of the year that has past and thoughts of the year yet to be.I normally dont write about the weather but I have to admit between storms,wind and freezing weather I have never experienced such bad weather at this time of the year (You always know what to expect around your Birthday)....So from a Picnic in the Park...to a BBQ at home...My whole family helped me celebrate my Day....Lots of Laughs, Playing silly games and a Lovely Fun Filled Day....As for the Photos...My nephew has discovered a new smile...Closed Eyes and a Cheeky grin...so this one is the best of the lot...My Nose looks like Rudolf's and Face/Eyes all swollen as I had the Worst Hay Fever/Allegies possible (Blaming the Weather )BUT hey you cant win them all.My Wish for the Year ahead.....Happiness in all areas of My Life.

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Kreativ Blogger

The Very Talented Carole Janson has kindly nominated me for this Award.She is always a source of such amazing inspiration....and her creativity unbelievable.

So with receiving this award I have to pass it on with these Rules
1. The winner may put the logo on their blog.
2. Put a link to the person who sent you the award.
3. Nominate 5 blogs.
4. Put links to their blogs.
5. Leave a message for your nominees.

OK so here goes:

Tracey Jackson
Nat 9248
Scrappdingue
Vintage Me (Jamie)
Tamara Jensen

All are very extremely Talented and Gifted Artists.Thanks again Carole,don't forget to drop by the Blogs (Links are on the side bar)..I haven't worked out how to add links to my posts yet LOL...so If someone out there could help me out...it would help Little Blonde Me

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Guest Designer

A while ago I was approached by Kristine from Creative Scrappers if I would like to be a Guest Designer and do a Layout based on a sketch by Julie Bonner.It was a great honour to be asked and I had so much fun working on the project.So if you have a chance pop over to the website and have a look at all the other amazing layouts and sketch ideas.

This is My Youngest Brother and I at a recent Christening. As the Journalling says " My Brother, My Friend"....Hugs to You "M".....I just love all the new lace cardstock hitting the shelves, here I used one from Creative Imaginations. The PP is the latest amazing range from Collage Press.I always love working with Red, and with the black as a background, it lead to a classy layout (well at least I think so LOL)

A Few Close-Up Shots

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Adorable Princess

My Darling Little Niece on her 2nd Birthday...definately an Adorable Princess.She looked so Beautiful in her Birthday dress that once my camera came out she just kept on smiling....a Butterfly Cake,pretty little cupcakes, family and friends all together to celebrate her special day.Love You My Darling.

This Layout was a work in Progress but I must say My Absolute Favourite to Date. The Bird with the swirl was hand cut and painted over with Making Memories Glitter Paint to give it a whimpsical Look, as was the Clear Heart and the torn edges. After cutting the circles out, I used a decorative punch to scallop around the edges, then I sanded all the exposed edges to bring back some more white into the layout.I must say cutting out the flower PP was a gruelling delicate proceess but once placed I loved it.Most of the PP and the embellishments were lifted to add depth to the Layout.(Stash No.35)

A Few Close-Up Shots

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Sugar and Spice

Normally my niece will always smile when I have my Camera out....yet this was one of those times that she wasnt in the mood...then she told me that she wanted her photo taken but with a small smile LOL....I just Love her little personality....definately a mixture of Sugar and Spice.My Stash is slowly on the decline this is No. 36....but I recently recieved some awesome papers from an online challenge that I won ...Im so tempted to cut into them...well maybe another day...

I loved these papers from "We R Memory Keepers"..the colours were perfect for these photos (the pics have come out alittle darker on the download)...I did alot of cutting to layer the flowers and make the swirls pop, I choose to ink in black to lift all the vibrant colours of the Printed papers.

A Few Close-up Shots

Thursday, October 30, 2008

White with 2.....

White with 2...That is to say 2 Layouts from my White Album series that Im teaching.These are my takes on Red and Neutral (earthy colours)....and then the home run will be with White/Pink and lastly White/Multicolour...so stay tuned for those layouts which will be coming soon

Aside from Scrapping, Life is a little caotic with work, external audits, always a stressful time of the year,bring on next Thursday when life returns to normal.I havent posted layouts for a while due to work commitments....but I needed some time out...so here goes.


Last year for my Birthday I had a Scrap Party with all my friends that I teach and work with at Scrapbook Dreams...It was a Full House with lots of Laughter, Silliness and crazy games...Everyone had a Glitter heart painted on their faces and the night was fantastic...Here is me with 2 of my buddies "K" and "H".This was my take on White with Neutral ...Lots of Stamping,Tearing and Earthy tones.

A Few Close-Up Shots


Another Party for my Birthday but this time with my family....My S.I.L made this wonderful Tiramasu cake which my Nephew wanted to feed me...but one spoon in he decided that he didnt want to share my cake...go figure, needless to say the 30 photos that were taken were very funny...and that piece of cake remained on the spoon , not on the floor.These are a few of the photos.....The layout obviously features red....Lots of Swirls,Ladybugs and Red Pearls.


A Few Close-Up Shots

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Words to Live Your Life By

This is a list of quotes posted on Oprah's website, I read them on Tracey Jacksons Blog . I also wanted to share them and hopefully do a layout down the track with these quotes.

1. What you put out comes back all the time, no matter what.
2. You define your own life. Don't let other people write your script.
3. Whatever someone did to you in the past has no power over the present.Only you give it power.
4. When people show you who they are, believe them the first time.
5. Worrying is wasted time. Use the same energy for doing something about whatever worries you.
6. What you believe has more power than what you dream or wish or hope for. You become what you believe.
7. If the only prayer you ever say is thank you, that will be enough.
8. The happiness you feel is in the direct proportion to the love you give.
9. Failure is a signpost to turn you in another direction.
10. If you make a choice that goes against what everyone else thinks, the world will not fall apart.
11. Trust your instincts. Intuition doesn't lie.
12. Love yourself and then learn to extend that love to others in every encounter.
13. Let passion drive your profession.
14. Find a way to get paid for doing what you love. Then every paycheck will be a bonus.
15. Love doesn't hurt. It feels really good.
16. Every day brings a chance to start over.
17. Being a mother is the hardest job on earth. Women everywhere must declare it so.
18. Doubt means don't. Don't move. Don't answer. Don't rush forward.
19. When you don't know what to do, get still. The answer will come.
20. "Trouble don't last always."

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Peek-a-Boo



Just a few bits and pieces....I have quite a few new layouts to upload but I just haven't had the time to take the Pics yet...External Audits within the next 2 weeks....stressful time...but on a lighter note the Munchkins are doing well growing up way to fast and coming out with the funniest things...New Scooters over the weekend, very funny watching both of them trying to manuover them....and they did so well. These are some photos that I took of them playing Peek-a-Boo through the Fern Leaves.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Butterfly Album

When these little Mini books first came out from Kaiser I couldn't wait to get my hands on them, as I had just taken alot of photos of my little niece...but the best part is that when the 2 munchkins come over to visit they love going into my scrap room and grabbing their own little books that I have made for them....sitting down and looking at them...for little ones these mini books are such a great tangible way to look and see.This album is from a double class that I taught...I had heaps of fun teaching it and all the girls were so happy with what they had done.

Each page was sanded, edges painted white then inked.I used the "Crate Paper Sweet Branch" range throught out the book, but changed the photos to black/white as I didnt want the pink to clash with the tones of the PP on the inside pages.After adhering all the PP, I adhered the photos then bladed the excess off, that way the photos blended in with the shape of the Butterfly Wings.I placed cut out Flowers and Stamped words throughout the pages.I'm usually not a ribbon kind of girl but I raided my stash to finish of the the Butterfly album.



Closeup Shots of the Inside Pages.

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Blue Awning

Way back in June I posted Sneak peaks of these Layouts. They are from the Advanced course that I have teaching of at Scrapbook Dreams. I'm glad to be able to share these with you now. Personally I loved designing these layouts, this range "Blue Awning" from K&Company was fantastic to work with .Hope you like them.

The Little Man on a Sunny winters day(Love his smile).I used a variety of different punches for this layout, a Scallop for the outside edges, an intricate punch for the inner PP ( I then placed coloured cardstock behind so that the detail could be seen),finishing those edges with an fancy corner punch to finish the edges of.All the PP was inked to add to the earthiness of the papers.I cut sections of the PP tucking on the side of the Photo and the chipboard swirls were inked. The lace was adhered to the side of the PP and also bunched up in the bottom corner with an crushed silk ribbon held together with a gold buckle.

A Few Close-up Shots

I had this crazy idea of a see-through door on a Layout for ages and when I was starting this design I knew his range would be perfect for it.I took photos of the Layout outside so you could see that there is an area that can be looked through. The door consists of two frames from the Printed paper and one from cardstock with a sheet of transparency adhered in the middle.The door opens up revealing another two sets of photos (photos on the back of the frame and then again on the transparency.With the rest of the layout I either tore the edges or cut out the patterns from the PP, overlapping them as I went along. The "Memories" title PP was adhered to cardstock,lifted and held in place with the threaded string and eyelets.

A Few Close-up shots

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Tagged Again...

Ive been tagged again...this time by Susan Goetter...an absolutely amazing creative scrapper.Thanks Susan.I meet her through Scrapbook.com. and her been an avid fan of her work.
So this time Im going to cheat a little...if your reading this your tagged:
Here are the rules
(1) You can put the "I :heart: your blog" logo on your blog.
(2) Link the person you received your award from.
(3) Nominate at least 7 other blogs.
(4) Put links of those on yours.
(5) Leave a message on the blogs you’ve nominated.

Thanks again Susan don't forget to drop by her Blog (Link is on the side bar..I haven't worked out how to add link to my posts yet LOL.