A Moment in Time

Hello Everyone

I am having a super Sunday...it's rather chilly outside and so a great day to be indoors scrapping! ;-)

I went to a scrap and chat with my scrappy ladies on Thursday night and initially could not decide what to do at all! It was like my mojo had completely deserted me! So I just sat and chatted and looked through a magazine and then eventually saw some papers that called to me! So I started creating...but did not get very far, as it was almost time to leave then.

So I got some lovely scrappy time yesterday and managed to finish this page.

I used Kaisercraft papers and accents. The chippie title and frame are Celebr8, the flowers Prima and the zip, and trim Websters Pages. I did some gesso brickwork on the bottom of the page, and then did some inking for texture.

I just love these photo's of my neices and they were perfect to sit inside these frames.

Anyways, thanks for stopping by!
Have a super Sunday afternoon!
Denise x

Oh Mommy!!! - CSI Case File no.71

Hi Everyone

I am alone at home!!! LOL....yay...so hopefully can really get some scrappy time in for some DT work that I need to get finished and also play along with a few more challenges.

I finished this page for the CSI case file here.



Here is my take on it.

I kept wanting to add to this page, and then decided to leave it just as is! The photo's tell a little story and my few words, just add to the story.

The journalling says: "Oh Mommy, why are you taking a photo of me again? NOT AGAIN?"

He was sitting here on his trampoline outside and was unaware that I was taking the photo, until the last moment when he looked up and then covered his face with his book! LOL..

He is such a funny bunny, you will see that on the 1st photo he is even wearing 2 different sandals. One is a slop and the other another type and colour! LOL...too funny!

Anyways, I used Fancy Pants Designs - The Good Life papers and stickers, with Enmarc chipboards.
I also did some stencilling on the photo's matting.

Thanks for coming to have a look.
I really do appreciate your comments!

Have a super day!
Denise x

40 - Scrap Africa Challenge no.17 - Chipboard

Hi Everyone

Hope you are having a great week!

There is a new challenge up at Scrap Africa here.  It's a really easy and fun one, all you have to do is use at least 1 chipboard piece on your project.

Please pop over and check out the awesome GD work.

Here is my page for the challenge.

This layout is not my usual colouring or style, but it fits the theme! You see I turned 40 in 2011 and my party was a Bollywood themed party and hence me dressed like a Bollywood star!! ;-) LOL.. So I wanted to use papers that would match this and these Graphic 45 papers were perfect.

I used a Design Worx chipboard, which I crackled and then put some pearls on for bling.

Hopefully you can play along!
You have until 31st May.

Have a super evening!
Denise x

Outdoors Fun - Scrap Around the World Challenge

Hi Everyone

What a busy day today! Joe has been unwell and so between myself and hubby we were taking care of him, but also trying to get a few things done! So yes, I have really had my time cut out for me today!
Anyways, I did do some scrappy retail therapy and am very pleased with those goodies too!

I am playing along with the Scrap Around the world challenge here, and really loved the sketch and beautiful colours.

Here is my version, all boy! ;-)

I really wanted to use these photo's from last weekends outdoor riding, and so I had to create a boy page! 

I used Fancy Pants Swagger collection and accents, with lost of painting, stamping and bits.

I used the new Bo Bunny background stamps and so love them! They are just perfect for any page!

Boy pages certainly allow for a lot more grunge and messiness, which I really enjoyed on this page! Isn't that what little boys are all about?? LOL

Thanks for stopping by..

I really appreciate your visits and comments..

Denise x

Mothersday Cards / Bo Bunny Card Challenge

Hi Everyone

I am soooo pleased it is Friday! I love that Friday feeling, one of relax and just take a deep breath! LOL

I had to make 2 cards for this Sunday for Mothers Day, and so used up some of my Bo Bunny stash and made these cards.

I apologise if the photography is not that great, but when I got home this afternoon, the clouds had covered the sun! So the lighting was certainly not ideal.

I used Bo Bunny background stamps and Hello Sunshine papers and accents. The flowers are also Bo Bunny with Petaloo leaves.

I just love the new Bo Bunny background stamps, they are really awesome.

If you are going to make some cards for Sunday, then I guess you had better crack on! ;-)

Have a super evening!
Denise x

Life in Bloom - CSI Case File # 70

Hi Everyone

I hope you are having a great week so far!

I had a wonderful evening last night, where I spent some time with a very old friend of mine.  We have been friends since Grade 1, so we are talking about 35 years.  It is so awesome that we have stayed friends all these years and even though we don't stay in the same country anymore, that we can still get to see each other! Friends are definitely the flowers of life! ;-)

I have a page to share with you today for the new CSI challenge, and it's a real goodie.



Here is my page. I used a sketch from Scrap Friends.

Evidence: Flowers and circles
Testimony: Documenting Spring
My journalling is tucked away in an envelope at the back of my page and says this:
Spring is my favourite season! It adds aroma, colour and energy to my life! The new blooms and fresh greens invigorate me and add much energy to my everyday life! I long for the coming Spring, even though our winter has not even properly started!!

I used Echo Park Victoria Gardens papers, with Prima and Bazzill flowers, Imaginarium Designs chipboards and a Websters pages resin accent.

The winter has not even properly begun and this layout makes me absolutely long for Spring!

Have a super evening!
Denise x

True Love - Zeus and Zoe May Challenge

Hello Everyone

It's Wednesday and the week is flying by!

I have a layout to share with you today for the May Challenge here, which is all about Riikka's gorgeous mood board.



The soft and gentle colouring was right up my alley and so put this page together.

This is a photo of my parents on their wedding day! They have been married for 46 years, at the end of October. I think its a wonderful achievement!

I used some wonderful goodies from the Zeus and Zoe kit and you can find these goodies here in the etsy store.  The lace doiley is absolutely beautiful and forms a beautiful background for my photo!

Here are some close-ups for good measure.

You will see I used some metal charms and some buttons! I love how these just add to the vintage feel.

We hope you will play along. There are some fabulous prizes up for grabs.

http://www.mayarts.com

Our sponsor this month is May Arts - a fabulous ribbon company with huge array of different products. "May Arts is a ribbon wholesaler, based in Riverside, Connecticut, serving over 16,000 customers worldwide. We offer an exceptional selection of ribbons, including sheer, satin, grosgrain, silk and a variety of patterns and prints. We also maintain a steady stock of inventory so that orders can be fulfilled immediately. As one of the country’s leading wholesalers of decorative ribbons, May Arts has been providing superior products and the highest level of customer service for over 25 years."

Main Prize: Over 20 yards of assorted ribbons and trims

Random Prize:

Couture Creations

http://couturecreations.com.au

An Australian owned and loved brand, Couture Creations is the culmination of 20 years experience in the scrapbooking industry. From its final inception in 2010, Couture Creations has been devoted to producing expertly designed, high quality products overseen by veteran designers and crafters for a result that is both simple and elegant.

Couture Creations is part of Artdeco Creations growing collection of quality craft brands available worldwide. Distributed through a network of the best industry representatives in scrapbooking and craft internationally, Artdeco Creations has the ability to test and meet global expectations for quality and precision beyond local trends and markets.

Hopefully you can play along with us. You have until May 31st.