Christmas Wish List - My Minds Eye Dec Challenge

Hi Everyone

Wednesday has come so very quickly and the week seems to be passing very quickly!

Today I have a MME layout to share with you for the MME December challenge, which was to scrap your wish list.

So here it is.

On the background, I did some circles with paint, I did some stamping and also some ink smudging.
I used the gorgeous All is Bright collection papers and stickers, The Sweetest Thing stamps, 7 Gypsies stamp. Daidsy D's rub-ons and some pearls.

I am quite easy to please and so I really only had 4 items on my wish list! ;-)

Here are some close-ups.

I wonder if you have thought about a wish list?

Have a great afternoon!
Denise x

Traditions - CSI #49

Hello Everyone

It is so good to actually be sitting down and writing this post to you! This morning I spent quite a few hours doing some Christmas shopping and so my feet are "just a tad" tired! I was so pleased to get most of it done and so I just have one or two left to get. Yay!!!

I have a Christmas layout to share with you today for the CSI #49. Here is the challenge.



I used a Christmas photo from last year and had the perfect papers for this challenge.  My brother had given me the Christmas Papercraft Collection for Christmas 2 years ago and there were some gorgeous papers in this lovely book! So I am pleased to say that I am also scrapping from my stash!!

Here is the layout.

My journalling says:
Christmas time is always a time for all the family to get together and we do Christmasy things. We always do a Christmas Carols by candle light and last year we specifically went to Aunty Steph's Christmas house at the retirement village. The entire house and garden was just one big Christmas adventure. In this photo the kids had dressed up as elves and were posing such cute little pose's for photo's! They are truly so very merry and happy at Christmas time and always spread the Christmas cheer. They are very definitely Santa's little helpers - December 2011

As I said earlier, I used The Christmas Papercraft Collection papers, Bo Bunny and Prima flowers with Bazzill Basics leaves. The Christmas gift chippies are Enmarc and the Cherish card is Kaisercraft, and I also used pearls down the left hand side.

Thanks so much for stopping by.
I hope the Christmas cheer is abundant in your day, today!
Have a lovely afternoon.
Denise x

Special Times - Enmarc

Hi Everyone

I think the December Christmas stress is setting in and I feel like I am running out of time, with all the things on my "To Do" list...which just grows longer everyday! I love this time of year, but it certainly always brings it's own festive challenges!!!

I created a layout with some lovely Enmarc chippies and their new Maverick Collection papers.

I did some stamping on the background and also chalked the edges quite a bit.
I used Prima flowers and Bazzil Basics leaves.
Here are 2 close ups below.

I really love this little boy and any time spent with him is a special time!

Thanks for popping in!
Thanks always for your comments and kindness.
Have a lovely evening!
Denise x

Dinnertime Snooze - CSI #48

Hi Everyone

I have a CSI case to share with you today! It includes a photo that I have wanted to use for a long time now, and this Case File was perfect for it.

So here is the Case File.



My take on it is this little number.

My evidence was mosaic and brads and then my testimony was a recipe for my journalling.  I did some sewing for the mosaic effect and I am so pleased with how it turned out.  I wanted to keep that really clean look and think I managed to do that!

My husband really made me laugh last night as he heard me on the sewing machine and came to see what I was sewing.  He said that I couldn't sew to save my life, but for scrap booking I would attempt anything!!! LOL.  As you can deduct from that I do not sew very often!!!! ;-)

Here are some close-ups.

This photo was taken about 3 years ago, when Joe was just 2.  He had a very busy day and was really tired at the dinner table and before we knew it, he had fallen asleep and the little bread on the table had fallen out of his hand! It was too precious for words and a little moment that I will not forget.

Thanks for stopping by!
Wishing you a pleasant evening!
Denise x

Scrap Addict Giveaway

Hi Everyone

There is a giveaway at Helen's blog (Scrap Addict) again and there is a wonderful goddy bag up for grabs.
Check this out:



For a chance to win, check here.

Have a great day!
Denise x

Berrylicious - Scrap Africa Sketch no.12

Hi Everyone

I have not had much time for scrapping this past week, but I certainly finished this one in time for the Scrap Africa Sketch challenge here.

Here is the sketch.

And here is my take on it.

This was such a fun and happy afternoon, I really wanted to scrap it and document it.  Joe loves mulberries and is actually crazy about any berries! So this was the perfect layout and I love the title too.

A few close ups.

The lighting was unfortunately not so great...this overcast weather is really getting me down, as it really makes for difficult photo shoots!

Anyways, thanks for your visit!
Hope you are having a relaxing Sunday.
Denise

Winners - Prima 12 Days of Christmas

Hi Everyone

I am so thrilled to bits! I was the winner on day 2 at Prima 12 Days of Christmas.
Please check here for the winners.

And here is my tag again.

It is always so nice when others can appreciate your creativity!

Thanks for popping in!

Have a great afternoon!

Denise x