Always Be A Queen

So, I'm totally in love with this layout! I decided to try a new scrapping style, and it worked! That's what I love about scrapbooking - the playing and experimenting. 

I created "Always Be A Queen" as part of my DT commitments for D-Lish Scraps. It went live on the D-Lish Blog on the 26th June. The papers are the Rossibelle range from Prima (which I have been hoarding for way too long, lol!). Disclaimer: the photo is not mine. It was found on the internet, and I do not know who's it is.

 I have splattered a mixture of Glimmermist and Heidi Swapp mists to create my splattered effect. 

And of course, a Queen must have a crown. Preferably pink and sparkly. I have used Opal Dust to create the glimmer and sparkles. 

Lots of flowers, roses, fussy cutting and layers, with cute little details such as a veneer owl. Isn't he just the cutest? And a texture paste background using the brick wall stencil (found in the D-Lish store). 

Thank-you for stopping by and joining me. I hope you are having an awesome scrappy weekend.  Cheers and hugs, xxx

Taking A Class With Fiona Paltridge...

Just over a week ago, I attended the annual Escape To Create Retreat (E2C2015) at Port Lincoln. This is always one of my highlights of my year. I love catching up with so many friends, scrapping until all hours, and eating some of the most fabulous food ever!!!

But this year, I decided to do something different. I decided to take one of the classes offered by one of the E2C teachers, Fiona Paltridge.  

Can I just say, I loved this class!!! Here is a scrapbook artist who is not scared to do things here way. Fiona doesn't own a trimmer, so she rarely cuts anything straight, and doesn't measure anything either. She just uses her hands and fingers to get an idea of how wide or long something should be. It made me realise, just how much we all rely on rulers and trimmers, and that everything must be specific. I love the freedom her style of scrapping represents. 

I fell in love with the colours, layers, and details. If you enjoy lumpy, bumpy work, this is perfect. 

Oh, and the bling? Yeah, I just had to add my own touch. :) Cheers and hugs, xxx

Imaginarium Designs December Projects...

Sigh...the "Silly Season" is upon us, and I am now where near ready. Is anybody else in the same boat? I mean, for goodness sakes, I haven't even written out my Christmas cards yet (gasp!!!). And have you noticed that the Christmas decorations are hitting stores earlier and earlier? Seriously, I think they started in September this year - it's just pure craziness.  My Imaginarium Designs projects for December celebrate the "Silly Season". My layout records that moment when you first see the decorations in a big department store, and you know that Christmas is well and truly on it's way. 

Hop on over to the Imaginarium Designs blog for more photos, and details of how I created my layout, and all the products used. 

My second project is a set of quick and easy Christmas tags that can be used for Kris Kringle gifts, and gifts for my girls' beloved teachers. There's even a quick and simple tutorial explaining how I created these tags. Just hop on over to the Imaginarium Designs blog for full details. 

And keep an eye out on the Imaginarium Designs blog, because any day now we will be announcing the new Imaginarium Designs Design Team for 2015. :)  Can you guess who might be on the new team?  Thanks for stopping by!  Cheers and hugs, xxx

Colorbok Beach House Signature Collection Layout And Competition...

Do you like a little colour? Yeah, I do too! (Is it that obvious, lol!)

Today I am sharing my September project on the Colorbok blog. But there is a bonus - if you hop on over to the blog and leave a comment, you'll automatically be entered into the running to win a Beach House Signature Collection paper pad. But be quick - the competition closes on the 24th September. 

"TWO GIRLS IN ONESIES"

I just love this photo of my two girls messing around at the Adelaide Show. They are so happy and excited (actually, we all had a fantastic day, and loads of fun). And I wanted my layout to reflect that fun with bright colours and touches of whimsy.

They LOVE their new onesies, and where them EVERYWHERE. Hmmm...and they keep accusing me of embarrassing them - I don't think so!!! :-) I think they do that all on their own, lol!

I really enjoyed working with these colours and papers. They are great papers for making your own embellishments, and adding your own personal touches.  So, what have you got planned for the weekend? Me? I've already explored a new Mexican Cafe, and done a little op shopping. ;-) I had fun!!! Cheers and hugs, xxx