Friday, February 27, 2009

My Creative Scrapbook Lift the DT


My Creative Scrapbook is having a Lift their DT challenge 
until Mar 15th. 

I *heart* Gabrielle Pollaco's work 
so it was a good excuse 
to have the artistic licence
 to create in her style . lol ! 
& also to dive right into  using 
my new Prima stash. 

Using Prima's new Flirty Little Secrets patterned papers ( love this paper to bits !!! ) , new velvet cabbage rose on top of  an artistry floral, Black Say It in Pearls & corner crystals , petite vine & butterfly. 

Also AC Puffy Thickers Rainboots , Buttons Galore Timeless love buttons , GCD Flocked paper - Paris Nights Louve , Maya Road Vintage Trinket pins . 

This is one of my fave pics (taken 16 years ago during my outdoor  bridal photoshoot ) 
 & never scrapped before ! 
 


Thursday, February 26, 2009

DI Hickman's Feb card sketch #4


Supplies: DCWV ALL Dressed Up glittered cardstock, chipboard and brad, Core'dinations cardstock , Kelly Panacci Rub On Sentiment

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Inspirational Card Sketches #5



supplies : MM flower patch 6x6 pad, AC foam flowers , Kaiser pearls , Kelly Panacci Rub on , Bazzill cardstock 


There's a sweet  RAK to play for again this week . 
Do come over and have a browse, get inspired by the 
different card ideas by the  DT
& play along !

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Challenges 2 Challenge U


There's always a challenge available to get some mojo going . 
Did this layout for their hidden journaling challenge .

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I handcut a tag from one of the SF Anthem - Wall of Fame paper- 
& used the back of the tag to write my journaling. 

Another pic from 2000 for the scrap album ! 

Photo was matted unto Jillibeansoup Cream of Mushroom Portobello 
kraft paper ( gotta love their product names !
& I did a bit of cutting around the giraffe on the right of the pic
 & raised parts of it on foam pads for some dimension. 

other supplies : CI Signature Line foam glittered alphas , Autumn Leaves Foo Fa La buttons , 
Sketch by Julie Bonner.

for Sassafras Lass papers !!!!

Saturday, February 21, 2009

As Seen on Sassafras Lass' blog




I love the idea of mixing the Jillibean Kraft papers 
with the new Sassafras Lass papers .

Digging out pics from 10 years ago now to see if I can scrap them with the new Sass ! 

Supplies : Sassafras Lass Jungle Bungle pps & cardstock stickers , Jillibean Fresh Mint Kraft paper, Creative Imaginations Glittered Foam Stickers - Signature Collection
 ( because we can never have enough fonts in every size or material !lol !  ) 

for Sassafras Lass papers !!!!

This layout can be seen over at Sassafras Lass' blog too.
Post them a link to your creations using their latest & greatest -
 they wanna see ! 


LOTD at CMK - 20 Feb '09


New Dream Street Lullaby Little Star pp , Sassafrass Lass Vintage Yummy cardstock stickers, pp & ribbon die cut paper , 
CI glittered alphas - Signature Line - fave font find of the week !!!, Maya Road Vintage pearl pin, Kaiser pearls & bling, Sketch This 78.

I didn't think I would like the latest Dream Street papers until I saw the Lullaby & MJ lines . 
(Their catalog pics certainly don't do them justice ! ) 
. Then some lightbulbs went off . ;-) 

DD at 3 years old - More than 10 yrs ago .

LOTD at CMK's gallery. 


P/s : Sassafras Lass Blog Candy alert : 




Thursday, February 19, 2009

cardalicious-14


this weeks challenge--make a 'friend' card using ribbon and the color green.
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I wanted to try making some cards with Graphic 45 papers  for a change . 
& their latest Fashionista line with bold colors was perfect for this challenge. 

Totally inspired by my friend, Chris
- who is simply excellent at moving between styles easily - 
& this card was also based on ICS #2



Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Inspirational card sketches #4



Supplies : MM Flower Patch 6x6 pad , Prima Say It with Crystals , Doodlebug frills , Kelly Panacci Rub On Sentiment

This week's sketch is a fun one with circles - a shape I rarely think of using on cards ! 
Loved working with this sketch.
I hope you give it a try too - 
do check out all the other fabulous DT cards for added ideas ! 

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

cps 103




Using New Bo Bunny It's My Party pp & cardstock sticker , Bazzill Swiss Dot cs & Just the Edge . 

Scrapping the Music #72


for Random Chaos 46 & Scrapping the Music Challenge #72 

"Life began when I saw your face, And I hear you laugh like a serenade "

This cutie boy is my little neighbour , Junior - an African Chinese !!! 

Jenni Bowlin Farmer's wife pp , die cut sticker label , Cosmo Cricket Lil Man stickers , new Bazzill Just the edges, Karen Foster's sparkle burst brad

Monday, February 16, 2009

52 sketches 52 weeks #7


This week's sketch was great for helping me 
cut into these new Cosmo Cricket Happily Ever After papers . 

This is our 16-year-old niece ( who's in the middle ) posing before attending her school prom night .

Using Cosmo Cricket's Happily Ever After pps & chipboard shapes, Jenni Bowlin pearl flowers & journaling sticker , Kaiser pearls


Sunday, February 15, 2009

As seen in Making Memories For You ezine - Feb 2009



You can also have a look at the entire e-zine here  or better yet - submit your work too for their calls. 

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Friday, February 13, 2009

Gettin' Sketchy - Feb 09 sketch


Finally trying out a sketch from this sketch challenge site
using a picture collage I created in Picasa - it's a lot of fun & so easy - 
just choose a couple of pics at least 3 - 
I've used four different ones here - all edited differently 
& then click away at the choice of collages you have ! 

Some happy new findings I've used : 
AC Rainboots Puffy stickers, 
Glitz Design Sparrow pps, 
Karen Foster Starburst crystal brad, 
Maya Road Vintage leaf pins , 
JB Rhinestone button 

The purple pom pom trim came from Bangkok ! 



Thursday, February 12, 2009

Di Hickman's Card Sketch Feb #2



Supplies :  WRMK Heart Attack patterned papers and chipboard accents, Bazzill swiss dot cardstock 

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

ICS#3


This week there's blog candy to play for over at ICS
A lucky winner will get a sweet collection of Prima flowers to add to your stash . 
Come over & check out the sketch & the DT's fabby creations . 

Supplies : WRMK Heart Attack. 

Monday, February 09, 2009

cps 102

I haven't made birthday cards in quite a while 
so moving on from V Day cards to Birthday Greetings . 

And this one below using Sketch this :77 


Patterned papers are MM Flower Patch . 


Sunday, February 08, 2009

Photo Tag

Tagged by the sweet & lovely Terrie

For this tag you have to open the 6th file and take out the 6th photo...
and explain the photo!!!
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DD & DS - spies wannabes ! - at the Safari World theme park , taken Nov 2006 . 



Friday, February 06, 2009

Scrapbook Nook online crop

Lots of online crops going on this weekend I've noticed 

& I decided to try out a challenge or two over at My Scrapbook Nook 
to help me use up some new papers . Ack ! 

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These are for their May GD challenge ( to be completed during the crop - deadline's Mon )- 
The challenge is to create a layout & co-ordinating tag & card. 

Just love the colors of this Girl Friday line. 

I've never been much of a CC fan before - 
but I did pick up almost 3 lines from  their CHA Winter releases  yesterday. 
( and the fact that I could get them at almost half the price certainly
 helped to seal the deal basically. ) 

There's some MM Flower Patch paper & embellies in there too . 

Thursday, February 05, 2009

Scrapping Outback's Feb Sketch Challenge



Scrapping Outback has one of the best sketch challenge's around - 
& Feb's was no exception . 
The sketch was great to try circular elements in a different way 
& the new Cosmo Cricket's Snorkel : Umbrella was perfect for the job here. 

Pics of my little neighbours - Junior & Jordan - theme park aeroplane ride. 

Junior is an African Chinese - can you tell ? ;-) 

Using Cosmo Cricker's Lil Man : Silly Sam pps , Corduroy Crackle paint , sketch by Julie Hill                                                                                                                                                                   


Wednesday, February 04, 2009

52sketches52weeks #5



Using the latest sketch over at 52sketches52weeks.


There's always time for good fun with ....Friends.

I wanted to scrap some really new pics ( taken 27 Jan ) for a change. 

MM Flower Patch Die Cut Scallop Flower , Butterfly Clip, clear dimensional flowers, layered buttons, shimmer alphas; MME Bloom & Grow pp, die cut tag & border, Magistical Memories'mini film strip .

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Inspirational Card Sketches #2

The first card sketch reveal is up & running over at 
Jump in and make you own card using the sketch.
We can't wait to see your eye candy using this week's fab sketch.
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Supplies : DCWV Butterflies & Blossoms glittered cardstock & dimensional sticker , Kelly Panacci rub on sentiment, Doodlebug Paper Frill.

Monday, February 02, 2009

photo Tag


The rules being you show the fourth picture from the fourth file on your computer.
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Thanks for a fun tag with a difference , Dawn



One of our cutest littlest nieces on the first day of Chinese New Year festivities 
( still ongoing here ! lol ) 

I'll be  a bore & skip the part where I tag four others . 


I believe .....


when you shoot for the moon , you just might land amongst the stars ! 

The 15- yr- old daughter of one of my oldest pals 
is participating in our local Campus Superstar contest ongoing now 
& Rachel's made it to the top 8 ! 

She is one spunky & sassy girl who will go far with her talents ! 

& we were amongst the live audience in the TV studio here 
to cheer her on !
woot ! woot ! 


Sunday, February 01, 2009

cps 101



Just a quick card with the latest CPS sketch 
Using MM's Flower Patch 6x6 pad .