Living Those Everyday Moments

You Are My Sonshine

2012-02-02T10:33:00.000+10:00

This month, I took a step back from creating the sketches for Purple Pumpkin, so that another DT member could show off their sketch making skills.

Crece created our sketch this month.

And my layout. I rotated it to the side which meant I had to move a few little bits but the general gist of the sketch is there.

I have used a panda button, small doilie, twine and felt & lace black flower from Purple Pumpkin on my layout.

Sam has already set the February sale date. Mark Friday 24th February at 7.00pm into your diaries. Don't forget that PP now have their own store and the sale is run through there, not the blog.

The World Is Your Oyster

2012-01-31T12:12:00.000+10:00

I'm a bit late is sharing this but will anyway.

The January cybercrop is still ongoing at Scrapbook Savvy. I created a sketch this month, head over to the forum to find it. My sample:

And a close up.

And another.

The girls all have their challenges up and layouts are due on Thursday. That's still 2 days to give any of the challenges a go. I am sure there will be plenty of you that could manage a layout or 2 before deadline. So I hope to see lots of entries in the gallery. :)

Savvy Cybercrop

2012-01-26T10:09:00.002+10:00

Come one, Come all!!

Join us over at Scrapbook Savvy for our Australia Day Cybercrop.

Celebrate this great day doing something that you love!!

No there won't be Aussie based challenges, just some simple challenges to get you scrapping over the weekend.

Challenges will be loaded throughout the day.
Hope you will all come and play along.

Never Lose Your Sparkle

2012-01-26T08:04:00.000+10:00

Good morning!

Happy Australia Day! I am writing this post before we head off for a family BBQ later today to not only celebrate Australia Day but also Nae's grandfather's birthday.

Today's layout share is from the January sketch over at Handmade by Suzanne. It was one of the layouts I got done during my scrap session on Sunday night and the only I can share.

And a close up.

And another.

Hope you all have a great day!

You're Savvy - January

2012-01-23T20:38:00.000+10:00

Just moments ago, the January You're Savvy kit was released at Scrapbook Savvy.

There is just one kit this month and numbers are extremely limited. It's a neutral kit with a mix of coordinating products based around two new ranges from Glitz Design & Crate Paper! You will receive OVER $30 value in your kit for only $25.

Every kit also receives FREE chipboard from WOW and the opportunity to win more free chipboard in WOW's awesome promotion.

http://www.scrapbooksavvy.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=306_1092&products_id=9574

D'Lish Guest DT - Part 2

2012-01-21T11:19:00.000+10:00

During the week, Amanda shared another layout that I created using some yummy goodies from DLish Scraps as part of my guest designer spot.

I decided to go with a Christmas layout as another one ticked off my 52 weeks album list.

A close up. I have used a resin cameo, mulberry flowers, a Christmas tree button and a '25' journal it.

And another close up. This time of some mulberry flowers and the cute gingerbread man button.

I am teaching my first scrapping class in a while this afternoon. I am excited and nervous all at the same time. Wish me luck!

Class Sneaks

2012-01-19T08:39:00.002+10:00

My January class at the local scrap shop, Create Scrapbooking, is just days away.

This month we are going to achieve 2 layouts in 2 hours both using the gorgeous My Minds Eye, Lost & Found 2 - Rosy collection.

A little sneak of layout 1:

And a sneak of layout 2:

For times and prices, please contact Tania at Create Scrapbooking on 3814 5757 or 0431 310 635.

A Day In The Sunshine

2012-01-18T09:22:00.001+10:00

Hello

Back today to share my take on the Scrap The Boys challenge for January.

The challenge this month was to scrap a layout about your boys favourite summer holiday past times. My boys love spending as much time as they can swimming in Grandma's pool, so I knew I just had to scrap these photos.

Unfortunately, this is one of the only swims they have had this Summer season as its been nowhere near as hot as normal. Fingers crossed it starts to heat up so they can enjoy some more pool time.

Have a great day

Hip Hip Hooray

2012-01-17T09:19:00.001+10:00

Good morning everyone.

It's a wet and miserable day here again today. Perfect for a quick spot of blogging and then some more scrapping. On Sunday night, I had a scrappy night with Kel and created 3 layouts. This is one of them. It's for Kerryn's Manufacturer challenge at Scrapbook Savvy this month. The manufacturer this month is My Minds Eye and the extra criteria is to used a patterned paper background.

I have used MME patterned papers, the chippie pinwheel and frame, twine and the star brad embellie near the title.

And a close up of my pinwheel. I added Stickles to some of the dots.

You have until midnight January 31st to play along with this and all of the challenges at Scrapbook Savvy.

52 Weeks 2012

2012-01-16T16:26:00.001+10:00

I decided that I was going to do another 52 weeks album this year as I have enjoyed putting together last years. I wanted to try and keep up with it as I have a lot more layouts left to do from last year's album than I would like.

And I am pleased to say, that at the start of week 3, I have kept up with the album so far LOL.

Here is my first layout, which was shared over at the And Sew We Craft blog.

A close up of the button and denim felt start from Purple Pumpkin.

And Week 2. I've been capturing the everyday and Jet being sick was a big part of our week.

A close up of the Charm's Creations heart, Purple Pumpkin button and pins & white flower from DLish Scraps.

I am hoping that I will be able to keep up and have a finished album by December 31st 2012.

21st - PP Share

2012-01-12T07:37:00.002+10:00

Good morning

Posting bright and early today. Over at Purple Pumpkin, we have a little roster set up for the DT members to share inspirations and Saturday's are usually my day to share. I posted this layout last Saturday over there.

It's based on the January sketch at Anna's Craft Cupboard and another one for the 2011 52 weeks album. I think I am scrapping them faster now then I was last year.

I have seen this confetti idea around a bit lately and whilst its a little fiddly to stick down, I quite like it and think I will be using it again. A close up:

And a close up of the Purple Pumpkin embellies. I am surprised at how closely this doilie matches the guitar colour.

Have a great day.

Gravel Pit

2012-01-11T21:29:00.000+10:00

Evening

My mojo seems to have finished taking it's holiday and returned home since the beginning of the year. I was playing around with some glimmermist and paint after watching a Creative Jumpstart video and came up with a combination that soon turned into this month's Kraft It Up challenge - Red, Green, Blue and Yellow on Kraft.

You may have to look at little closer to see the yellow but it is definitely there. I have used some yellow tape with the blue tape, a pale yellow journal sticker and manila is a kind of yellow right??

And a close up of the Purple Pumpkin button.

Take care.

D'Lish Guest DT

2012-01-09T08:24:00.005+10:00

This month I am guest designing for Amanda at D'Lish Scraps.

She sent me a gorgeous array of goodies to play with and this is my first layout. It's another catch up layout for my 52 weeks album from 2011.

A close up of the top section. I have used some cute washi tape, a manila tag which I punched the birds onto, a cherry blossom flower and a small resin flower:

A close up of the section near the title. I have used another punched manila tag, some more tape, a different mulberry flower and another resin flower:

And a final close up of my cluster. I have used 3 different flowers, 2 mulberry and one ribbon, some paper doilies and two heart pins:

I will be creating more layouts soon. Promise to share them as soon as I am done.

Tis The Season

2012-01-08T21:12:00.000+10:00

I'm a bit late in sharing this one as it was for the Scrapbook Savvy Cybercrop held last weekend.

This was for Tara's sketch challenge.

It was nice to use a black background instead of my usual white or kraft. Seems to make the colours stand out more.

I have one layout left to do for my 52 weeks album and then I think it's time to pack away the Christmas photos / supplies for a while. It will be nice at the end of the year when I am feeling Christmas-y again to have some photos ready to scrap.

Have you finished scrapping Christmas photos yet?

Sale and Sketch

2012-01-04T14:44:00.000+10:00

Hello

A few Savvy related things to share with you all today.

First up is a sale:
To celebrate the New Year...Scrapbook Savvy is on sale! 30% OFF STOREWIDE - ABSOLUTELY NO EXCLUSIONS. Kits, mags, everything on sale. No coupons, no free shipping and anything out of stock will be refunded to you immediately. Happy shopping!
www.scrapbooksavvy.com.au

And secondly, with Anthea unfortunately having to leave the team, I have taken over the monthly sketch challenge. I will share my sample but to see which layout I was inspired by and the sketch, you will need to check the forum.

Have a great afternoon.

A Quick Drink

2012-01-02T08:55:00.002+10:00

Good morning

Today I have my second January sample to share with you. It's from the Purple Pumpkin monthly sketch, again designed by me this month.

I have used a large spotty button in my cluster.

And a small fish button on the right.

Head over to the blog to see the sketch and the other Design Team samples. You have until midnight January 31st to play along.

Kindred Spirit

2012-01-01T19:57:00.000+10:00

Good evening everyone.

I am here tonight to share my first January sample with you all. It's for the Show Us Your Stuff sketch challenge. Head over to the blog to see the sketch.

I mostly used the new Farmhouse range from October Afternoon (available at Savvy) on my layout. My handmade items this month are two buttons from Purple Pumpkin. A close up of the large one:

And the smaller one:

You have until midnight January 31st to play along. A sketch couldn't make scrapping any easier, so I hope to see lots of you give it a go.

Happy New Year

2011-12-31T23:59:00.003+10:00

Wishing my blog readers a happy new year and all the best for 2012.

Top 12 Layouts from 2011

2011-12-31T14:38:00.000+10:00

There was a huge amount of these posts at the end of 2010 and I have already seen a couple for 2011, so I thought I too would share my favourite layouts from 2011. I was just going to pick a top 10 and then thought I would pick one from each month instead.

January - second monthly sketch at Scrapbook Savvy.

February - Savvy monthly colour challenge. This one was picked up for publication but I forgot to send it in, so never made it to a mag.

March - Kraft It Up

April - Monthly He's Savvy Kit

May - Get Picky sketch challenge

June - Savvy Cybercrop sample

July - Purple Pumpkin monthly sketch

August - Show Us Your Stuff sketch

September - A just because

October - Savvy Cybercrop Blind Scrap

November - Purple Pumpkin design team work

December - Merry Savvy Traditional kit

I created a total of 201 and 7 cards this year. Not too bad considering I was working full time for most of the first 6 months of the year.

I'm not big on making scrappy goals but next year, I would like to:

* Create a little more.
I spend far too much of my available creating time on the computer. I'm hoping to take back my time next year and actually scrap more layouts.
* Submit to the mags.
I always get a little thrill when a) my layout is considered for publication and b) actually in the mag, so to achieve this I need to send more in!
* Enter the Scrapbooking Memories Masters competition.
Not because I want to win (though that would be great), but to actually follow through on what I have been saying for the past couple of years that I would enter.

But you know what, if I follow through on none of those, so long as I am creating, that will be good enough for me. It's not about who can produce the most layouts, who can be published the most or who makes it to Master status. It's about capturing and creating memories for me and my family.

See you in 2012!

Final Layouts of 2011

2011-12-31T07:18:00.002+10:00

I had an impromptu scrap night with Kellie on Thursday and managed to sneak in a few last minute layouts for various challenges.These also worked out to be my final layouts for 2011.

For the current Kraft It Up challenge - a Christmas tradition.

And for the Anna's Craft Cupboard monthly sketch.

Back later with my 2011 wrap up.

Savvy Christmas Cybercrop

2011-12-30T17:42:00.000+10:00

The December Cybercrop is now underway at Scrapbook Savvy and of course, we have gone with a Christmas theme.

Tara and Kerryn have their challenges up and you can find mine in there as well. To find all of the challenges, visit the forum.I will share my sample with you. I have created it mostly with a mix of Echo Park and October Afternoon.

You have until midnight Thursday 5th January to play along.

I will be back tomorrow, with more to share and a wrap of up of my scrappy year.

The Naughty List

2011-12-29T17:30:00.000+10:00

Hello!

I hope that all my blog readers had a wonderful Christmas with their family and friends. We sure did but I am also glad that it's over, as it's exhausting!

I have been creating a little bit this week but most of it I can't show until 1st of January. I do have one layout I can share with you today. Just before Christmas, I received a huge parcel from Scrapbook Savvy and inside was some of this gorgeous October Afternoon 'Holiday Style' range. I dove straight in and created this layout for the December sketch at Savvy.

There is still some of this range left in the shop, so head on over if you would like some.

I'm hoping to create a little more before the new year, so fingers crossed I have more to share soon.

Merry Savvy Brights

2011-12-21T09:36:00.000+10:00

Back today to share layouts from the other December Savvy kit, Merry Savvy Brights.

Whilst there are fun patterns on the other sides of the papers, for both of these layouts I have decided to use the plainer sides. Fingers crossed I can whip up some layouts with the other side soon.

Unfortunately this kit has now sold out, but I hope those of you who did manage to snag one have had some time to create and that you will share in the Savvy Gallery soon.

Merry Savvy Traditional

2011-12-20T09:18:00.000+10:00

When I shared piccies of the new kits at Scrapbook Savvy last week, I promised that I would share some layouts with you as well as soon as possible.

I have only managed 2 layouts from this kit so far but have plenty more to use, so will try and sneak a few more in before the end of the year.

This one also appeared on the Purple Pumpkin blog on Saturday.

There are still a couple of these kits left in the shop if you would like to purchase one for yourself.

Now Contributing To

2011-12-18T16:31:00.000+10:00

A little over a month ago, a call went out on the Queensland Bloggers group on Facebook asking for contributors to a new craft blog, And Sew We Craft.

I shot a quick email off to Amy offering scrappy posts and to my surprise, she asked me to come on board.

Last week, I shared some simple Christmas layouts and today I have put up some quick Christmas cards.

There are not just scrappy posts but also sewing, crochet and other handmade inspiration. I would love for you to check out this new blog and help us spread the word.

December Wordy Challenge

2011-12-17T08:26:00.000+10:00

I've just realised that I never shared my December Wordy Challenge sample for Scrapbook Savvy.

This month there are a choice of two words: Man / Woman.

And my layout:

You have until midnight December 31st to play.

Back later with more to share.

November We're Savvy Pages

2011-12-10T07:34:00.003+10:00

Super late on sharing these ones. They are from the November We're Savvy and the December kits are now released!!

I have managed 4 layouts so far and have enough scraps leftover that I am sure that I could make one or two more out of the kit too.

There is just one lonely little one of these kits left in the shop. It would make a great Christmas present for someone just getting started into scrapping.

Bring On 2012

2011-12-09T08:21:00.001+10:00

3 days in a row! What's happening? Ok I'll admit that I actually scheduled this post 2 days ago to show up now LOL.

Today I have the Purple Pumpkin December Sketch to share with you. But I'm going to be a meanie today and make you visit the PP blog to find the sketch.

My sample.

I was asked on the Purple Pumpkin blog how I got the twine so straight. I scored the cardstock first into the outline as shown on the sketch. I then applied a wet glue (I use Pritt) and then ran the twine around the outline. Pretty simple huh?

A close up of my cluster. I have used a cactus button, a doilie and the twine.

You have until midnight December 31st to link up your layouts. I hope to see my scrappy friends playing along, I am sure most of you have some Purple Pumpkin in your stash.

Merry Savvy Kits

2011-12-08T18:04:00.000+10:00

The December kits have now been released at Scrapbook Savvy and this month we have gone Christmas-y.
There is a kit for bright lovers and one for those who like to keep it a little more traditional.Both kits are just $25 with nearly $30 value!

Merry Savvy - Brights kit is based on the ranges Echo Park - Holly Jolly and My Minds Eye - 12 Days of Christmas.

Merry Savvy - Traditional is based on the ranges Echo Park - Seasons Greetings and Fancy Pants - Saint Nick.

There are limited numbers of each kit available and you can find them in the Savvy store here. I should receive my kits early next week, so fingers crossed I have some layouts to share with you soon.

SUYS December Sketch

2011-12-08T09:16:00.000+10:00

Good morning!

Today I have my sample layout for the December sketch challenge over at Show Us Your Stuff.

The Sketch (because I am feeling nice!)

And my sample (using the November He's Savvy that I blogged about last night). My handmade items are the page runner from Charm's Creations and the star button from Lovely Bug Bits N Bobs at the top and the lollipop also from Charm's Creations at the bottom.

You have until midnight December 31st to play along.

November He's Savvy

2011-12-07T20:14:00.000+10:00

Is anyone still reading? I had to get the broom out to sweep away the cobwebs from my lil blog here.

I have so much to share but don't want to overload you, so will start with my He's Savvy pages from November. I have managed 4 pages so far, 3 of which I will share with you today.

There are still a handful of these kits available in the store, so check them out over here if you are interested.

A Little Dirt

2011-11-30T09:31:00.000+10:00

I have been very slack with participating in challenges this month. I don't know if it was that they didn't grab me or if I didn't have the right photos or I was just plain lacking mojo.

I did however complete this one whilst I was at Donna's Whitehouse Retreat over the weekend and it's for the monthly sketch at Anna's Craft Cupboard.

Back later with more retreat layouts to share.

Local Class

2011-11-29T21:51:00.000+10:00

A little over 15 months ago, the local scrapbook store closest to me shut down. About 6 weeks ago, I received a phone call from a friend to say that it had reopened again. I quickly made a visit and purchased some goodies including some of the recent Basic Grey Picadilly range.

When I took my layout below back, Tania has asked me if I would like to teach it as a class!! The class will be held on this Saturday December 3rd at 1.30pm.

Please contact Tania at Create Scrapbooking on 3814 5757 for more details and to book yourself in.

November Stuck?!

2011-11-28T08:21:00.002+10:00

I am here today to share 2 layouts from this month's Stuck Sketches.

This one is for the 1st sketch.

And this one is for the 15th.

You have until 11.59pm on November 30th (just 2 days away!) to link up your entries.

Have you done your's yet??

Purple Pumpkin Shares

2011-11-26T11:31:00.000+10:00

Saturday's are usually my normal day to post on the Purple Pumpkin blog.I have been creating some new layouts for these posts and today I am sharing them here.

This first layout uses a few PP pieces - some twine, a row of tickets, the XL fish button and a spotty blue button.

And this one has a white and black spotted button that I sprayed with Mr Huey's to suit my layout better. I have also used a hessian lollipop.

There is something happening on the Purple Pumpkin blog everyday, so don't forget to check back regularly for inspiration.

Savvy November Kits

2011-11-23T08:38:00.000+10:00

....are now available!

Here's a sneak peek, full images will be available as soon as possible. In the store, all kit product is listed so you know EXACTLY what you're ordering.

She's Savvy - available WITH and WITHOUT the October Afternoon Sprinklers mist and designed around the gorgeous Lily Bee Head Over Heels and Jillibean Soup Christmas Eve Chowder ranges. Get yours here: http://www.scrapbooksavvy.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=306_756

He's Savvy - designed around the awesome new October Afternoon Boarding Pass range and including some Jillibean Soup Sweet & Sour Soup range. Get yours here: http://www.scrapbooksavvy.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=306_757&products_id=9424

We're Savvy - designed around the new Bella Blvd Finally Fall and Jillibean Soup Apple Chowder ranges. An awesome value kit for only $25! Get yours here: http://www.scrapbooksavvy.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=306_764&products_id=9427

My kits are due to arrive tomorrow and I am off on a mini retreat this weekend, so I hope to share some layouts with you next week.

52 weeks catch up

2011-11-08T17:08:00.000+10:00

More retreat layouts to share with you today, this time from my 52 weeks album. I am still quite a fair way behind but am slowly moving towards catching up on them. Fingers crossed I can get them all done before the end of the year.

Still more unshared layouts to blog in the next few days. :)

Blind Scrapping

2011-11-07T11:51:00.000+10:00

I know that I haven't shared any of my retreat layouts yet and I have created a few more since I got home, so be prepared to see lots and lots of layouts this week.

Today I am sharing some blind scrap pages. Before I went away, Sar hosted a blind scrap as part of the October Cybercrop over at Scrapbook Savvy. You can see Sar's original layout here, and this is my take:

Whilst on the Scrapbooking From Scratch retreat, on both Friday and Saturday nights a blind scrap was held. It was fun to sit with everyone and see how people listened to the instructions differently.

I will be back with more to share soon.

Savvy Sale!

2011-11-04T16:40:00.000+10:00

This weekend Sar is celebrating her 31st birthday!

To share the celebration with you, she has taken 31% off all stock storewide!

Yes, storewide - even kits! Anything in stock is 31% off all weekend.

Sale ends midnight Sunday 6 November.

31% OFF EVERYTHING!!!

www.scrapbooksavvy.com.au

This includes our latest kits as well as the retreat class kits, so head over to the store and grab yourself a bargain.

There is no free postage during the sale and no vouchers will be accepted.

Hope to see you in the store!

Friends and Max

2011-11-02T10:28:00.000+10:00

Yesterday was the 1st of November. I am scared at how close Christmas is but also relieved we still have a few weeks before the madness really ensues.

Today I have my monthly challenge samples to share with you.

First up is my Show Us Your Stuff sketch sample. You will need to head over to the blog to see the sketch and check out the other DT samples. I have used some new October Afternoon Sidewalks (available at Scrapbook Savvy) on this layout. It was great to catch up with Wendy and Susan again this year at the Savvy retreat, it had been 3 years since I had last seen Susan!

Next is for the Purple Pumpkin sketch challenge. Again, head over to the blog to see the sketch and other samples.

And finally, my Wordy sample for Scrapbook Savvy. I have mixed things up a bit this month with my word, can you pick what it is? This photo really is typical Max. Covered in dirt and that cheeky little smirk. He's going to be my trouble maker, I can feel it. This layout is created from one of the retreat sketch that Peta gave us to use.

I created 17 layouts whilst on retreat last weekend and these are the first 3. I will be back with more as the week goes on.

Have a great day.

Captain Jet - Get Picky

2011-10-27T21:05:00.000+10:00

Just a quick post today, sharing my layout from the latest Get Picky sketch challenge.

I squashed it down to 8.5 x 11 and took out one of the papers but the general gist of the sketch is there.

I am headed off very early tomorrow morning for a retreat, so I will have plenty to share when I get back. Have a great weekend.

October Cybercrop - Savvy

2011-10-22T10:50:00.000+10:00

The October Scrapbook Savvy Cybercrop is now underway!

This month we are keeping things simple again as it seems to prove popular. All of the girls have their challenges up which you can find here.

My challenge this month is to create a layout using a sketch I have provided and one other criteria. You will have to head over to the forum to see the sketch and the criteria. My sample:

Sar is holding a blind scrap tonight too, if you want to play along.

You have until midnight Thursday 27th October 2011 to get your entries in for the challenges and the blind scrap. I hope that I will see some of my blog readers play along.

Have a great weekend.

Savvy DT Call

2011-10-20T20:56:00.001+10:00

Do you love to scrapbook, and feel like you have a talent you can share?
Do you love to chat online in a forum environment every single day?
Do you live & breath scrapbooking, and can talk paper & glue for hours?
Do you like to create new and exciting layouts for challenges or classes?
Do you want to be part of a great bunch of girls that share the same hobby as you?

If this sounds like you, then let us know! At Scrapbook Savvy we are looking for a new Design Team Member who wants to be a part of our online forum, share their work via facebook, blogs and any other means possible, and who wants to receive free product each month to play with!

As a Savvy Designer you will receive a generous discount off all product at ALL times, as well as receive a DT kit each month. We will require you to share your DT layouts online in our forum, as well as your own personal blog. Your work will also be used on Facebook and in our regular Savvy newsletters.

We need someone who LOVES TO CHAT in a forum environment – this is a MUST and something that must be upheld to keep your position on the Design Team.

We are looking for someone to join our family for six months, with the possibility of staying for longer at the end of this term.

This position will start on 1st November 2011.

To apply for this position, please email Sar with the following information:

- name & location
- online personal blog web address
- a quick bio on yourself and your scrapbooking world
- three of your favourite recent layouts which show off your ’scrapbooking style’

I am happy for applicants to be on other Design Teams such as challenge blogs, local scrapbooking stores, sketch sites, manufacturers etc – but please do not apply if you are already on a Design Team with an online store or monthly kit club.

Your email must be received before midnight on Tuesday 25th October, so only FIVE DAYS to get your applications in. You will be put to work immediately with your first challenge commencing at the beginning of November!

Please email Sar at sar@scrapbooksavvy.com.au with all the above information.

We would love to hear from you!

Straying

2011-10-18T16:24:00.001+10:00

I am loyal to Scrapbook Savvy but occasionally, the challenges of another store get my mojo flowing as well.

This morning I was pondering what I was going to scrap next. I have completed all but one of the challenges over at Savvy and am mulling over a few of the monthly challenge blogs. I save the challenges of a couple of other stores, so thought I might play with those.

Handmade by Suzanne monthly sketch.
I kept this one pretty much the same, except for using a square instead of a die cut in the background.

And Kellie suggested that I do the monthly sketch at Scrapbooking From Scratch. I moved the embellishments to the other side as it suited my photo better.

I think this month must be the most I have blogged in quite a while, especially this week. Thanks to those who stop by and leave a comment. It's nice to know people are reading and enjoying my work.

PP Goodies

2011-10-17T07:51:00.000+10:00

Earlier last week, I received my parcel of DT goodies from Purple Pumpkin. Sam has been very very generous and sent me a parcel full of gorgeous things to add to my PP stash. I couldn't resist diving straight in and have been busy creating layouts.

My first one is a just because. The book the boys was reading is called Max The Monster and our Max was being quite monstrous himself.

And the second one is from the October sketch over on the Purple Pumpkin blog. My paint in the background is meant to be the circle but I ended up covering most of it up LOL.

You still have until October 31st to play along. There are two prizes awarded, one by design team choice and one randomly, no excuse for you not to give it a go.

Lime Tart GDT

2011-10-16T09:34:00.000+10:00

I was recently asked to be a guest designer for Lime Tart. I got to play with the gorgeous Half Tart which was full of Crate Paper Farmhouse goodies. I have created 3 layouts and had plenty leftover to create more.

You & Me

Simple Moment

Homemade Biscuits:

The kits are now available in the shop if you would like one of your own. Thanks Lime Tart for asking me to join the team for October.

Never stuck

2011-10-15T09:31:00.000+10:00

As you all know, I run my own sketch challenge blog called Stuck?! Sketches. The blog has been running strong for 4 years now! I am surprised that it still grows in strength every month with new followers and people entering.

I am not an active member of the Creative Team this term but still play along where I can and today I have my layouts to show with you from both of this month's sketches.

October 1st Sketch:

October 15th Sketch:

You will have to head to the blog to see the sketches. Have you played along yet this month? Still plenty of time for you to give it a go.

Have a great weekend.

Sale Time

2011-10-13T23:04:00.000+10:00

I have 2 big sales to shout about today.

Lots of new product coming soon and kits on the way, but to make room for these Sar needs to clear some stock!

Please help by stocking up on all your scrapping essentials at this ridiculous sale price!!!

25% OFF MOST ITEMS

50% OFF ALL RIBBONS

15% OFF ALL SCRAPBOOK TRENDS MAGS

10% OFF ALL KITS

This includes our latest kits as well as the retreat class kits, so head over to the store and grab yourself a bargain.

FROM NOW UNTIL MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 16TH OCTOBER 2011

There is no free postage during the sale and no vouchers will be accepted.

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The monthly sale is tomorrow (Friday) night at 7.30pm AEST. Here are some sneaks of some of the goodies on offer.

I am loving the new twine colours and that purple kit (but alas purple isn't huge in my stash). The sale is held on the blog, so be sure to check in there at 7.30.

Celebrate Today

2011-10-13T15:35:00.001+10:00

On my scrappy day with Kel last week, I managed to get 4 layouts done. I was amazed to get so many done in the 5 or so hours that I was there. I had only gone with the intention of getting one done!

I will share 2 of those layouts today and share the other 2 for another day.

The first one is for the current inspiration challenge over at Get Picky. We were to be inspired by the word 'celebrate'. I have chosen to use it in my title and my journalling is about special the every day moments are as well and need to be celebrated. I don't usually share my journalling on my layouts, as I don't think my thoughts are always for everyone to see.

And my other layout is a just because, using some MME Mischievous. I have never used so much mist on one page before! First I misted the chevrons onto the lighter paper. The stars on the paper were actually the same lighter colour and I wanted to change that, so gave it a good spray of Mr Huey and tada! new coloured paper. And then I changed the Prima flowers to match my layout better as well.

Thanks for stopping by. I would love for you to say hello if you do :)

Old & Young

2011-10-10T09:14:00.000+10:00

Good morning!

I have 2 layouts to share with you today, done over the weekend.

The first is for the monthly sketch set by Anthea over at Scrapbook Savvy. Yes, another 12 x 12. I do think I will be working in both sizes as I did another 2 yesterday.

And the other layout is for this month's challenge over at Scrap The Girls - to use the word love in your title and distressing. It's another piccie of me as a little girl.

I completed 4 layouts yesterday whilst scrapping with Kel, so I will share those during the week.

Purple Pumpkin Introduction

2011-10-08T10:24:00.000+10:00

Today is my turn to be introduced over at the Purple Pumpkin blog.

You can find two of my applications on show as well as this new layout:

I have been scrapping more this week and have another day planned tomorrow with Kellie, so I am sure I will have plenty to share next week.

12 x 12? WOAH!

2011-10-06T08:55:00.002+10:00

For anyone who has been reading my blog for a little while, you know that I used to be a 12 x 12 scrapper until about a year ago when I made the switch to 8.5 x 11.

I had been feeling like my mojo was in a rut again at the moment, so yesterday I decided to just cut and paste and see where things would take me. I had planned to do this in my normal size but once I had picked my background piece, as it was an older line, I just wanted to get it used up without having any bits to add to my scraps, hence why a 12 x 12 was started.

And to be honest, I am actually a little in love with it and am considering just switching between the 2 sizes, dependent on my mood that day. I am entering this one in the October Scrap The Boys challenge - to use a handmade embellishment.

Do you think I did ok for my first 12 x 12 in a year?

Baby Me

2011-10-05T17:26:00.001+10:00

I have got stuck straight into the challenges this month and have already completed a couple off the long list that I hope to achieve.

The one I will share with you today is my take on Kerryn's Manufacturer challenge at Scrapbook Savvy. The challenge this month was to use Crate Paper and lots of inking. I have used mostly Random with a piece or two of Farmhouse thrown in.

All of the CT girls now have their challenges up and I would love to see some of my blog readers playing along as well. Prizes are drawn at random, so there is no excuse for you not to.

Exciting News

2011-10-04T09:05:00.000+10:00

The announcement was made last night but I am only just having a chance to blog and share it now.

I recently applied for the Purple Pumpkin Design Team and after an agonising wait all weekend for the email to come through, yesterday at lunch time it finally popped into my inbox.

I am thrilled to be added to the team and can't wait to get started.

And of course, what's a blog post without a layout. This was one of my layouts that I used in my application.

Special Stuff

2011-10-01T17:59:00.000+10:00

With today being the 1st of the month, there are challenges popping up all over the scrappy world. I eagerly await these challenges and see which ones might take my fancy to play along with during the month. I am still waiting for some of my favourite sites to load their challenges, so I thought I would take a moment to blog my own challenge samples.

First off, is the September 1st Show Us Your Stuff challenge. I create a sketch for SUYS each month but I am going to be mean and make you visit the blog to see the sketch. My sample is one of my favourite layouts at the moment.

And the other sample I must have ready at the beginning of the month is, of course, for the wordy challenge over at Scrapbook Savvy. Can you guess what this month's word is?

The other DT girls are busy uploading their challenges over the next day or two as well, so don't forget to have a look and play along with those.

I have been creating some secret squirrel projects over the past few days and I will be sharing some sneaks of those this week.

Just Because

2011-09-30T18:48:00.000+10:00

This will be my final retreat layout share and it's a little bit of an overload, lots of layouts to share. These were all created just becuase, no challenge or criteria.

Grandma
From memory, this one was actually one of the retreat sketch challenges.

Command And Demand

Jammies at the Playground

Mini Fruit Pickers
(and yes I have realised I can't spell fruit in my title)

Be True

I will be back tomorrow with my samples for Show Us Your Stuff and Scrapbook Savvy.

Kerryn's Retreat Class

2011-09-27T12:28:00.000+10:00

Yes, I am still going on about retreat, have so many layouts to share with you all still.

On the Saturday of retreat weekend, my gorgeous friend and fellow Savvy DTer Kerryn, hosted a class using a super cute Bella Bvd called 'Too Cute To Spook'. Whilst the range and Kerryn's layouts were designed with Halloween in mind, I changed my photos to something a little more everyday and still made it work.

In addition to changing my photos, I also changed the sizing of my layouts and had absolutely no drama's doing this, even when I was following the written instructions for the second layout as I didn't get a chance to complete that one during class time.

But enough gushing, you want to see the layouts, right?

Alien Creature - The small black and orange alphas are the only thing I used other than the kit contents and normal tools and that was by my own choice. There is some slight positioning changes on this one as it's a busy layout with lots to squash in. If you were working a 12 x 12 you would have no problems.

Monster Alert - This one is 100% from the kit, no extras from my stash on here.

There are also 2 other projects included in the kit, a step card and a door hanging, both of which I have yet to complete. If you would like a class kit of your own, there are a few leftover in the Savvy shop.

Monthly Challenges

2011-09-26T15:52:00.000+10:00

Just squeezing in a few of the monthly challenges before time runs out. I completed all of these during the retreat but haven't shared until now.

Scrap The Boys
My household/family ephemera is the baby tag in the cluster.

Stuck Sketches Sept 1st
This was also my sample for the colour challenge I was asked to provide.

Stuck Sketches Sept 15th
Using the September She's Savvy kit, still available here.

I still have even more layouts to share from retreat and will try and do so before end of month.

September He's Savvy

2011-09-21T12:44:00.000+10:00

This month we did something slightly different with the kits at Scrapbook Savvy to co-incide with the annual retreat held this past weekend.

There were 2 smaller He and She kits available this month, making them affordable for everyone who attended. I dug straight into my He's Savvy kit and have the below layouts to share with you all.

Cake

Baby Boogie

Father's Day 2011
Whilst on retreat, Wendy asked me to do a layout for her.

Pirate Jig
This one was created using only kit items.

There are a few of these kits left that have been uploaded to the shop but you best be quick as there aren't many left at all.

I will be back with more retreat layouts tomorrow.

August He's Savvy Reveal

2011-09-12T22:21:00.000+10:00

I just realised that I never came back to share my layouts from the He's Savvy August kit. I actually found the kit a little difficult to work with. Whilst it was beautiful and a great colour scheme, I struggled to make my layouts work.

Snuggle Up
This one needs some journaling below the title I think. Will help fill the space a little and finish it off.

Moments

This one is based on Sar's Blind Scrap held during the August CC.

Love You To Pieces

The colours are very off in this layout, no matter how I adjusted them, they just wouldn't go back to the true colours.

All Dressed Up

This kit sold out very quickly, so if you would like one of your own next month, don't forget to subscribe.

I have nothing more to share at the moment but I am heading away on Wednesday to the Savvy Delights retreat, so I am sure I will have a bunch of layouts to share with you next week.

Challenges Revealed

2011-09-04T23:08:00.000+10:00

The beginning of the month is always a fun time in the scrappy world as a whole host of new challenges are revealed. I have 2 layouts to share with you, both based on challenges for this month.

First up is my Wordy challenge over at Scrapbook Savvy. I decided to go a tiny bit harder this month and use the word 'Big'. This photo I found of Jet whilst I was digging was just begging to be paired together with the challenge.

The other Savvy DT girls also have their monthly challenges up in the forum and you should check them out. You have until midnight September 30th to play along.
Sar's Random Kit Challenge (August kits) - due September 13th
Anthea's Sketch Challenge
Kerryn's Manufacturer Challenge
Renee's Music Clip Challenge

Show Us Your Stuff has recently undergone a change of hands. Founder Kerry is taking some personal time right now to get her health back on track. The wonderful Marelle has stepped in and taken over the blog and she is doing a great job of starting the blog back up again. The September 1st challenge is to create a layout based on my sketch and of course don't forget your handmade item.

And my sample:

There will be another challenge go up on September 15th and there are a number of prizes to win each month. I would love to see my scrappy friends supporting this little challenge blog and giving it a go.

I will be back tomorrow with some He's Savvy layouts.

Sneaking In

2011-08-31T22:11:00.000+10:00

I am sneaking in one last post for the month.

This afternoon I decided to play along with the blind scrap for the August CC at Scrapbook Savvy. I had actually created a sketch for this on Saturday night, in an attempt to work out how to scale it down, but in the end, I just made the measurements smaller and had a go. You can find the original instructions here. And my layout:

I have used the sold out August He's Savvy kit.

You still have until midnight tomorrow to play along with the CC. And being the 1st tomorrow, there will be new challenges from all of the DT girls to check out as well.

Savvy August CC

2011-08-27T11:36:00.000+10:00

The August Scrapbook Savvy Cybercrop is now underway!

This month we are keeping things simple again as it seemed to prove popular last month. All of the girls have their challenges up which you can find here.

My challenge this month is to create a layout using a criteria from a tic tac toe board. You will have to head over to the forum to see what the criteria are for you to choose from. My sample:

Sar is holding a blind scrap and Kerryn is hosting bingo tonight too, if you want to play along.

You have until midnight Thursday 1st September to get your entries in for the challenges and the blind scrap. I hope that I will see some of my blog followers play along.

Have a great weekend.

August We're Savvy Layouts

2011-08-25T15:44:00.000+10:00

Afternoon girls

This kit seemed to be the kick in the pants that my mojo needed. They arrived at 3pm yesterday and by 10.30am this morning I had created the 3 layouts below.

No 2 Days The Same
An older photo of Jet and I but the journaling could apply to now and then.

M & N
Hubby and Max at his brothers wedding earlier in the year.

Blessing
This layout is created with 100% kit items, no extras.

This kit is now sold out but if you would like to win one, then check out the Blog Hop happening right now at Stuck?!, where Sar has kindly donated a We're Savvy as the prize.

If not, make sure you subscribe as it's the only way to make sure you get a kit of your own each month. You can do so here in the store

Boy Scrapping

2011-08-23T15:33:00.000+10:00

Obviously having 2 boys, I am always going to be creating 'boy' layouts but sometimes I need a little push to help create something new and fresh.

This month I have played with along with Scrap The Boys again. We were to be inspired by the below picture. I have gone for the colours but also the circle and stripes.

And last night, I was struggling to make anything work that I put on paper, so I decided to scraplift this layout from Alexandra at Scrap Touch. It's not my usual style but I actually quite like the final layout.

Have a great day!

Savvy August Kits

2011-08-21T22:35:00.000+10:00

The Scrapbook Savvy Kits for August are now on sale and already selling fast!

Here is a little sneak peak at whats in this month's kits.

She's Savvy Kit

He's Savvy Kit

We're Savvy Kit

Don't forget that just by purchasing a kit and entering a layout in the KIT CHALLENGE, you could be Scrapbook Savvy's next Guest Designer who receives a FREE We're Savvy kit for September and a generous DT discount for the month!

Keep an eye on the Kit Challenge Forum to see what the next challenge will be.

To ensure you don't miss out on your favourite kit in the future please don't forget to subscribe! Subscribing is the only way to secure your kit AND receive a discount on your favourite kits!

Hope to see you in the store!

Sketchy Details

2011-08-17T17:17:00.001+10:00

Hello!

I have 2 layouts to share with you all today, both created from sketches. I have found sketches to be a big help in getting myself out of this little rut I am in at the moment.

The first one is Anthea's monthly sketch challenge at Scrapbook Savvy. My embellishments ended up running right over the space instead of seperated clusters but I think you can still see the sketch in there.

And my second, is the Purple Pumpkin monthly sketch. I have used a PP button, twine, cabochan and lollipop on my page. I stuck pretty closely to the sketch on this one, just adding a few extra layers and moving my title.

I have some more sketches saved ready to use, so fingers crossed I can get to them shortly and share them here on my lil old blog.

Thanks for stopping by.

Homemade Fun

2011-08-12T13:25:00.000+10:00

Sorry its been a little quiet around the blog here this month. I haven't had a lot of mojo and up until Wednesday night, I hadn't actually scrapped anything all month.

I have completed 2 layouts but am only sharing one of them today, for the current challenge at Get Picky. We were to be inspired by this piccie of butterflies:

And my layout:

I took inspiration from the butterflies and loosely from the colours as well.

Fingers crossed I will be back with more to share soon.

Savvy Sale

2011-08-05T16:45:00.002+10:00

With all the new CHA coming soon, another retreat on the way and the new kits due in REALLY soon, Sar needs to move some stock!!

Please help by stocking up on all your scrapping essentials at this ridiculous sale price!!!

30% OFF STOREWIDE

From now until midnight Friday 12th August

The only exclusions are kits, mags & albums which are ALL 10% off so you're still getting a great bargain on these!!

Hope to see you in store.

August Wordy Challenge

2011-08-02T08:17:00.000+10:00

Good morning

The first of the month means I reveal a new wordy challenge over at Scrapbook Savvy. Everyone did such a great job with the word 'happy' last month and I hope this month will see lots of entries as well.

The challenge word is: Sweet

And my sample:

Entries are to be loaded to the relevant gallery folder no later than midnight August 31st to be in the running for some Savvy $$.

Hope to see some of my scrappy friends with their sweet layouts.

You got the stuff??

2011-08-01T15:29:00.000+10:00

Hello

After a short hiatus, a new challenge has gone up today over at the Show Us Your Stuff blog. The challenge, if you've got the stuff ;p, is:

‎1. paint,
2. include the colour red,
3. handmade flower,
4. some fussy cutting,
5. decorative strip

I have splashed some red paint on my background, fussy cut the bottom of the star paper, layered a decorative strip over the top and clustered a handmade lollipop from both Purple Pumpkin and Charm's Creations in the corner.

You have until August 31st to give the challenge a go. How many of my scrappy friends can add their creations by the deadline?

Find Your Mojo

2011-07-22T09:27:00.000+10:00

We are keeping the chalenges easier this month at the Scrapbook Savvy Cybercrop so that you can really find your mojo and pump them out.

My challenge is a colour challenge. You will have to head over to the forum though to find out what is inspiring me and the colours you are to use. But in the meantime, here is my sample:

Entries are to be in the relevant gallery folder no later than midnight Thursday July 28th to be in the running for one of our great prizes. Layouts must be created for this challenge only and not to be used for any other challenges.

Happy Scrapping!

Stuck? Not Anymore

2011-07-21T10:40:00.000+10:00

Good morning!

The July 15th sketch has been up over at Stuck?! for nearly a week now but I realised that I haven't shared my Creative Team sample here on my blog.

This is the sketch:

And my layout:

I used a mix of a few things - the July You're Savvy kit, some October Afternoon Rocket Age, some tape and a Charm's Creations lollipop.

Entries for this sketch are to be linked up by 11.59pm on July 31st, have you given it a go yet?

And don't forget that there are just 3 days left to get your applications in for the next Creative Team call. All of the details can be found in this post. I would love to work with some of my scrappy friends in the next term.

Have a great day.

Are You Savvy?

2011-07-20T09:22:00.000+10:00

When my You're Savvy kit arrived at 9am last Wednesday morning and I just had to dig straight in and start scrapping. I completed the first 2 layouts by lunchtime that day. The kit was extremely easy to use and the layouts just fell together, hence getting them done so quickly.

Dress Up

This layout is created with kit items only.

Baby Man

I created another page whilst scrapping with the girls on Friday, this time of my littlest boy.
Month 7

I have added a few items from my stash on those two but still plenty of kit bits on there.

Unfortunately (if you missed out), this kit is now sold out. Sar only has a few of the left over papers available in the shop. If you did manage to get your hands on one, there is some great inspiration from DT members Renee and Sar along with the July Guest DT Tess up in the forum.

We are also cybercropping this weekend over at Savvy. The challenges are all simple, so that you can really pump out the layouts and get them done. The fun starts on Friday, so be sure to register your interest now.

And finally, voting is now open for the Guest DT comp at Purple Pumpkin. To vote for who you'd like to be a Guest Designer (AKA ME!) in the coming months, head to their Facebook Page, go to the Guest Designer Album, and simply click "Like" on my layout. Of course you can "Like" more than one, if you have a few faves but I really would appreciate if you can make sure you like my page as I LOVE Purple Pumpkin :) Voting will close on the 27th of July, and winners will be announced on the 28th, so keep your fingers crossed for me once you have voted.

Have a great day.

Purple Pumpkin Guest DT

2011-07-16T22:43:00.000+10:00

Imagine my surprise this week when I saw that Purple Pumpkin were holding a Guest DT call. I am still kicking myself that I didn't manage my time well enough to apply for the normal DT call held a few months ago. But things have changed and I am not going to let this deadline pass without giving it a go.

To enter, we must blog our favourite layout and link back up to Purple Pumpkin. I have quite a few 'favourite' layouts but I am constantly drawn back to this one I created a few months ago.

There is just one tiny little car button on this layout from Purple Pumpkin but if you browse through my older posts, there aren't too many layouts that don't have some form of PP embellishment on them.

I would appreciate the votes once voting is open. I will post a reminder here for you all to help me.

Have a great weekend.

Something Handmade

2011-07-13T08:55:00.000+10:00

Good morning!

Thanks for taking the time to stop by. I appreciate those who comment and let me know they are reading.

Today I have 2 layouts to share with you. The first one is from the now sold out We're Savvy from Scrapbook Savvy last month.

And the second is from the current sketch challenge up over at Purple Pumpkin.

I have used a pale aqua, orange and apple button and some twine from PP.

My You're Savvy kit should be arriving later this afternoon, so fingers crossed I will have some more layouts to share with you soon.

Have a great day

You're Savvy in July

2011-07-11T18:37:00.000+10:00

The FIRST EVER You're Savvy Kit is now available!

Featuring two new ranges from Fancy Pants & Studio Calico and a TON of embellies, you won't be disappointed with this $35 Kit (for MORE than $40 worth of product!).

Be quick as numbers are VERY limited - our ONLY kit for the month of July!

http://www.scrapbooksavvy.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=306_1092&products_id=9184

Purple Pumpkin Birthday Giveaway

2011-07-06T09:57:00.000+10:00

Purple Pumpkin are celebrating their 1st birthday and are having a huge giveaway to celebrate.

Would you like to win some vouchers to purchase goodies like these

or these

Then head over to the Purple Pumpkin blog to find out how you can have a chance.

Stuck?! July 1st

2011-07-05T17:55:00.000+10:00

Evening, thanks for taking the time to stop by.

I am sharing my CT sample based on the July 1st sketch at Stuck?! Sketches. CT member Crystal provided our sketch for this release. It's always fun to play along with someone else's design rather than just my own.

I have some of the new Sunshine Broadcast (available at Savvy) on my layout. Once I started layering pieces, it was a little hard to stop, so my layout is a little more busy than the sketch.

You have until midnight July 31st to play along and don't forget that I am holding a CT call at the moment as well (due July 24th).

Only The Second...

2011-07-02T21:32:00.000+10:00

.... and I have already finished my first challenge for the month. They never happen that quickly but between a scrappy morning with Anne and Crystal yesterday and a desire to scrap tonight, it's done.

I thought I would play along with the Scrap the Boys challenge which was to use tape on your layout and the word play in your title. And my layout:

I have used tape in the strip below the photos and the cluster at the top of the page. And of course, my title has the word 'play'ing in it.

Fingers crossed this mojo can keep flowing this month and I will have lots of layouts to share with you.

July Wordy Challenge

2011-07-01T15:39:00.000+10:00

Over at Scrapbook Savvy, I host a challenge each month based on a word.
This month's challenge word is:

HAPPY

And my sample:

I have used a mix of MME Lime Twist, October Afternoon Rocket Age and June He's Savvy kit, all of which came from Scrapbook Savvy.

Entries are to be loaded to the relevant gallery folder no later than midnight July 31st to be in the running for some Savvy $$.

You are free to use any colours, papers, embellishments etc that take your fancy but you must use the given word somewhere in your layout. This could either be in your title, as a word embellishment or highlighted in your journalling.

Don't forget that layouts are to be created for this challenge only and not used for any other challenge around the net.

I hope to see lots of layouts again this month.

Sneaky share

2011-06-30T07:52:00.000+10:00

Just sharing a little sneak of one of my Dt layouts for next month.

Not long to go now :)

A Bit of Red, White & Blue

2011-06-25T09:11:00.000+10:00

Good morning!
Thanks for taking the time to stop by my blog (and comment). I appreciate those that take the time to spend a few minutes here.

Today I have some layouts from the June He's Savvy kit from Scrapbook Savvy to share with you. I opened this kit yesterday and it cemeted my thought even more that it's my favourite kit to date. I created these 3 layouts with ease and am itching to create more.

At Four
Non kit items on this one are the hessian flower (Purple Pumpkin), Lollipop (Charm's Creations). glimmermist and journal pen.

Lazy Winter Mornings
Non kit items on this one are the journal stickers, boy sticker, mouse button, paint and journal pen.

Full On Boy
The only non kit items on this page are the staples, paint and journaling pen.

There is still one lonely little kit sititng in the shop, so be quick if you want to snap it up. If you miss out, don't forget you can always purchase a sub and it will ensure you never miss out.

Fingers crossed I will be back with more to share during the week.

Savvy June Kits

2011-06-23T22:20:00.000+10:00

The Savvy June kits have been up for a day or two now and are already flying out the door. Mine arrived in my hot little hands today and I can't wait to play with them tomorrow.

As usual, there are 3 different kits to choose from.

HE'S SAVVY - $45.00
This is my favourite kit this month and everybody else's too it seems as there is only 1 kit left. Based around two new ranges - My Minds Eye American Made & Teresa Collins Sports Edition II! You will receive around $48 value in your kit for only $45.

SHE'S SAVVY - $45.00
I can't wait to see what Renee does with this kit this month. She got a huge number of layouts last month. Based around the brand new ranges Little Yellow Bicycle Elizabeth Park & MME Lime Twist Happy Go Lucky! You will receive over $48 value in your kit for only $45.

WE'RE SAVVY - $25.00
I am sure this one will grow on me more as I play with it. Just need to do some photo matching I think. Based around the BRAND NEW range from Cosmo Cricket - Odds & Ends! You will receive nearly $30 value in your kit for only $25.

Back in the next few days with some layout shares :)

Stuck June 15th Reveal

2011-06-20T07:36:00.002+10:00

The June 15th sketch Part 2 inspiration was revealed today over at Stuck?! along with mine and the CT layouts for the sketch.

Here is the sketch:

And my layout:

I have been using up some of my 'handmade' stash and on this layout there are pieces from A Lil Somethin, Charm's Creations and Such Sweet Tierney.

You have until 11.59pm June 30th to link your layouts and as I always say, I would love to see some of my scrappy friends playing along.

Hopefully I will be back during the week with more to share.

Scrapping Whispers

2011-06-19T23:28:00.000+10:00

Over at Scrapbook Savvy, we have been playing along with a little challenge called Scrapping Whispers. Essentially, it's lifting the layout sent to you but the layouts are not publicly revealed until the very end.

From the page I received, this is the layout I created.

You can see the reveal thread over here in the forum. I will share the second round's layout once we have started to reveal those.

Savvy June Handmade Cybercrop

2011-06-17T22:50:00.000+10:00

The June cybercrop is underway over at Scrapbook Savvy and this month we have a 'handmade' theme.

The girls all have their challenges up which you can see here. My challenge is to create a handmade mask for misting or paint. You can use anything to create your mask except a premade mask.

On my sample, I have punched a scallop border and used the circle waste for the smaller circles and my circle punch for the larger ones.

You do not have to cover the whole background like I did but it must be obvious on your layout where your mask is.

Entries are to be loaded to the relevant gallery folder no later than midnight Thursday to be in the running for some Savvy $$. Layouts are to be created for this challenge only.

I hope to see some of my blog readers give it a go. Link me up if you do.

Cropping

2011-06-12T17:41:00.000+10:00

Hello!

Thanks for taking the time to spot by, I appreciate it.

The past 2 weekends I have attended a couple of crops and manged to get a couple of layouts done. 1 of them I can't show yet but these 3 I can.

First up is my take on the current Get Picky challenge to be inspired by the below quote and to scrap yourself.

Next is my take on the June Scrap The Girls challenge. I knew the colour combo was perfect for this photo.

And finally, my take on Renee's music challenge over at Scrapbook Savvy. We were to be inspired by the Bruno Mars song 'Just The Way You Are'. I took inspiration from the lyrics.

Hope you are having a great weekend and I hope to be back during the week with more to share.

Savvy Mid Year Sale

2011-06-09T19:21:00.000+10:00

Sar's gone nuts.

She needs to pay some bills, needs to get some new stock and needs less stock to count at end of financial year. Please help her by stocking up on all your scrapping essentials at this ridiculous sale price!!!

30% OFF STOREWIDE

FROM NOW UNTIL MIDNIGHT FRIDAY 17 JUNE 2011

The only exclusions are kits, mags & albums which are ALL 10% OFF so you're still getting great bargains on these!!

There is no free postage during the sale and no vouchers will be accepted.

Hope to see you in the store!

Charm's Creations Sale!

2011-06-07T22:15:00.000+10:00

I have been loving my little lollipops from Charm's Creations, so I will definitely be hitting the sale again this time.

Will you?

New Challenges

2011-06-06T17:45:00.001+10:00

Good Afternoon!

Thanks for stopping by.

Today I have 3 layouts to show you, my samples for my various DT comminitments around the place.

First is my sample for the monthly Wordy challenge over at Scrapbook Savvy. This month's word is LOVE. I found the quote on Pinterest and just had to use it. I still need to add some journaling somewhere, maybe as a hidden piece behind the photo.

Next is my sample for the June 1st sketch at Stuck?!. Head to the blog to see the sketch and all of the other CT samples.

And finally, my sample for the June 1st challenge at Show Us Your Stuff. I totally stuffed up on this one and thought I had a lot longer than I did before deadline, hence the less than spectacular piccie.

I hope to see you all giving these challenges a go this month. I will be back in the next few days with another layout to share.

Secret Squirrel News Revealed

2011-05-29T16:20:00.000+10:00

Over the past few months, I have developed a real taste for embellies from the handmade sites like Purple Pumpkin, Lil Red Rocket and My Little Bit of Whimsy to name just a few as evidenced by the piccie below.

So when the opportunity came up to apply for Show Us Your Stuff, a challenge blog all about using handmade items, I jumped at the chance and I am now pleased to announce that I have been asked to join the team, not only as a DT member but also their sketch designer!!

You can find the blog here and I hope to see you playing along each month with me.

Sharing is caring

2011-05-25T20:08:00.000+10:00

Good evening!

Tonight I have lots of layouts to share with you. I have completed them over the past few weeks, all of them are for a challenge of some sort. I often need a challenge, sketch or layout to scraplift to get the mojo flowing. It very rarely looks like the original but sometimes we all just need that one bit to get us started.

Stuck Sketches May 15th - CT sample

Beyond the Door May challenge

Scrapbook Savvy May sketch challenge

Show Us Your Stuff May 15th sketch challenge

It's been a bit quiet on the scrapbook front this week but fingers crossed as the weekend rolls closer I will have more to share soon.

And as always, thanks for taking the time to stop by. I love to read your comments, even if they are just a 'Hi, hello' :) :)

Scrapping Multi Photos

2011-05-22T07:45:00.002+10:00

I have been loving the Get Picky blog in recent months. Since switching to 8.5 x 11, I have been wanting to scrap smaller pics and I seem to have an abundance on multi photos lately too.

I have completed both challenges this month but did not link up this one for the 1st challenge as I only used a single photo instead of multi.

And this is my entry for the second challenge, the sketch. A bit busy but I love it.

Will be back with more to share soon.

May He's Savvy

2011-05-21T10:43:00.000+10:00

I have some layouts from this month's He's Savvy to share with you today. Even though it is sold out, I would love to see some layouts from those who managed to nab one.

I have 3 layouts done so far and still have so much leftover.

1234 Rock

Got You

Humpty

The only way to ensure you get your He's Savvy fix each month is to subscribe. You can find them in the store.

May Savvy Kits

2011-05-15T21:40:00.000+10:00

After a small delay, the May kits are now available!

Sar has been madly packing kits and they are all ready to ship out the door. Let's take a look at what's available.

The He’s Savvy features a mix of My Minds Eye Lime Twist – Fly A Kite and Basic Grey Life of the Party.

The gorgeous She’s Savvy has already sold out but it features My Minds Eye Lime Twist – Life of the Party and a mix of other great products from Bo Bunny and Basic Grey to name a few.

And finally, the We’re Savvy is a fun summery kit featuring Pink Paislee Hometown Summer and Lily Bee This & That.

You can find the kits here in the store but as mentioned before, you best be quick as they are disappearing fast.

Savvy NSD Sale

2011-05-07T17:21:00.000+10:00

To coincide with National Scrapbooking Day...Sar is having a sale in the Scrapbook Savvy store!

25% OFF STOREWIDE

FROM NOW UNTIL MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 8 MAY 2011

(excludes Savvy Monthly Kits, Albums, Scrapbook Trends Mag & brand new paper released this week. No free post during sale & no coupons.)

Don't miss out...this is a massive percentage off all your scrapbooking needs and a great time to stock up on the essentials!

Hope to see you in the store!

Stuck?! and NSD

2011-05-07T09:26:00.000+10:00

Good morning, thanks for stopping by.

Today I have 2 layouts to share with you.

First is my layout for the May 1st sketch at Stuck?!. This sketch is provided by talented CT member Julie Winks and the girls loved it. I initially thought I was going to struggle but I love my layout, it came together so well in the end.

And secondly, today is National Scrapbook Day. The DT girls and I over at Savvy here a few little challenges to keep you out of mischief this weekend. My challenge has just a couple of criteria but you will have to go to the forum to check them out. And my sample:

Why not give both of these challenges a go if you are scrapping today? I would love to see lots of entries from my blog readers.

A Bit Slack

2011-05-04T23:21:00.000+10:00

Scrapbook Savvy's April CC finished a week ago and I am only just getting around to sharing my layouts with you. Can I use the excuse that it's been a whirl wind the past 10 days and I just haven't had time??

First up, is my take on Kerryn's challenge:

And Anthea's challenge:

I will be back tomorrow with my latest Stuck?! layout.

Good night.

Savvy Monthly Challenge

2011-05-01T15:54:00.000+10:00

Over at Savvy this month, we are shaking up our monthly challenges following the end of Kerryn's ABC.

My new challenge is a word challenge, use the given word on a layout, no other restrictions. This month's word is BOY / GIRL and my sample that I created whilst scrapping at Donna's on Thursday.

You have until midnight May 31st to get your entries in and I hope to see some of my blog readers playing along. Feel free to link me up if you do, I would love to check them out.