It's been awhile

I've been a little slack of late, popping in here, so a quick catch up, yard has been cleaned up, 10 truck loads of trees and bits to the dump, bobcat was brought in to dig holes for new fence, fence post now in, new front paths box, and ready for concrete, road base down in back yard ready for quick kerb people, so thing are coming along on the house front.

Scrapbooking, well haven't done much of late, going to a scrappy weekend away this weekend, so hope to get a few LO's done, need to get my pics sorted for that, or even get out and take a few.

Africa, Egypt trip almost finish just need to get visa's and needles, and pay the last bit of kenya leg, then save up for spending.

Technique Challenge for January - Acetate Flowers

Pop on over to the forum and find out how to make these beautiful flowers, you are only limited by your imagination!  Go on, try something different!

January Inspiration

January's Birth Flower is the Carnation.  Carnations have been cultivated for the last 2,000 years. Originally from the East, these hardy and fragrant flowers have the flower meaning of pride, beauty, fascination, love and distinction.

Use this picture to inspire you and tell us when uploading your lo what the inspiration was.

And here's my example...  It's a celebration ( from the table setting ), and predominately red and white like the picture

Enjoy!

January - Ready Steady Scrap

We took inspiration from a sketch site The Colour Room and selected this beautiful palette.  So this months Recipe is to complete this challenge using these colours with this sketch!  Have fun and it is up to your interpretation!

And here's my example!

Happy Scrapping!

What about the junior scrappers you ask?

well hello junior scrappers... I know there are a couple of you biting at the bit to get creating whilst you have a break from school...  So here are 3 challenges for you if you wish to complete

Challenge 1

Create a lo using red as you main colour as January's birthstone is the garnet.  I would like to see two photos and some flowers

Challenge 2

Australia Day is in January, I would like to see you best blue, red and white layout as the colours represent the Australian flag

Challenge 3

Use this picture as inspiration for you to create a lo representing your summer vacation!


Happy Scrapping junior scrappers!

January Card Technique - Shaving Cream

yes you read it right, Shaving Cream..  is alot of fun and creates a beautiful effort.  Here is the finished card, and another sample of what can be achieved :)

 using blue

This is more created using Choc Cherry, this will make a nice background!

January Chocoholics Challenge is up

Colours for this month...

Chocolate, Green and Blue

Enjoy

Here's the example for December CAC

And if you are looking for more inspiration head on over to the challenges, there is lots of fun to be had!

December CAC

This months CAC challenge is to follow in the colours of chocolate...

Chocolate, Dark Brown and white!  What could be more inspiring than blocks of chocolate :)

Christmas Treat Basket

Pop on into the forum for instructions on how to make these beautiful little Treat Baskets!  Great for every occasion, but even more special coming into Christmas.   Fill them full of treats and share the festive sentiments!

TSO Retreat is On

Well the TSO retreat is well underway and it sounds like everyone is having a ball!

For those of us unable to make it, we don't get it miss out on all the fun.  We have posted on the forum all the challenges that will be set, so if you are looking for inspiration, give these a go!

Well the TSO retreat is currently underway but it doesn't mean the lovely ladies left behind miss out on the challenges.  Pop on over to The Scrappers Outlet and check them out!

Challenge 1
Create a lo that has the following :
** must have more than 1 photo
** a numeral
** a pin or two
** and a scolloped border

Challenge 2
Create a layout with the following :
** 5x7 B&W photo
** black and white colours
** one other colour only
** a key

Challenge 3 is - Create a lo, card or OTP project with the following :
** 2 pieces of ugly paper
** a wet product ie spray, ink etc
** hand made flowers
** something made of wood


Create a card with the following :
** stamped image coloured in
** must contain punching
** must contain the word drink
** and be an other than standard size

What a way to fill the weekend!

Technique for November - Handmade Grunge Flowers

Come on over to the forum and check out our technique for November.  Get all the details on how to make these cute little flowers that are just perfect for any project or layout!

LOTW - 31st October

And the LOTW this week is Jenelle's "The Happy Couple".  Not only did I just adore the colour and the use of the droplets but it inspired me to use some on a lo I created not longer afterwards!

Inspiring Jenelle, Thank you!

Here's another sneak peak!

Another LO, another Sneak Peak!  Got to love this range!

LOTW - 24th October 2011

I am lucky enough to be able to pick this weeks Layout of the Week for The Scrappers Outlet....

So this week I have chosen a super cute layout by Anita.

Such a gorgeous photo and love the flowers..

WTG, Anita.

TFL, Michelle x

New Members Choice Challenge has been posted

I have posted a challenge to keep those creative juices flowing now that we only have a week left before the new challenges hit our tables!

Must be a monochromatic PINK lo for Pink Ribbon day
1 cardstock
2 PP
Butterflies
Ribbon
Flowers

Have fun!

Here's a sneak peak of the November Kit!

I have just received my gorgeous parcel from The Scrappers Outlet, there are some beautiful Studio Calico papers, Trimmings Felt, blossoms, bling, Chipboard elements, ribbon, ricrac and a rubon..  Now this is going to be fun.. Here's the first sneak peak of the kit!  All i can say is YUMMY!

Sign up for the newsletter if you haven't already to be the first notified of when this beautiful kit is available!

LAYOUT OF THE WEEK

CONGRATULATIONS TO WENDY

This beautiful LO with its gorgeous colour comba and flower cluster get LO of the week this week.
Youcan find more beautiful LO by Wendy here

October Inspiration Challenge

This month it is all about Pink Ribbon Day and a celebration of life so I was inspired by the following image

The challenge is pink, glitter and a lo based upon your family.  Here is my example.

So if you are looking for some challenges to get those creative juices flowing pop on over to The Scrappers Outlet and check them out!

Card Artistry Challenge

This month see whats in the SPOTLIGHT when you get creative with cards...Pop on over to The Scrappers Outlet and check out the card challenge this month....