17 Turtles Guest Designer | Cut Files...

Hi Everyone!  I just wanted to share with you today that I am guest designing for Juliana Michaels: 17 Turtles and her etsy store - 17 Turtles Digital Cut Files.  She has a lovely collection of digital cut files to create with and I am very excited to help her spread the word of her new venture.

 

I have been playing with two of these cut files and created a layout for each file individually.  The first layout features the "Roses" digital cut file.

 

 "Mulan"

  

products used: cs - gold glitter, American Crafts; pp - Scraptastic Club Kit (Worth Wondering); alpha - Jillibean Soup (beanboards) ; other - embroidery thread; tools - silhouette  portrait, typewriter.

Right from the start these blooms reminded me of my daughter's dance solo where she was Mulan.  Isn't it funny how certain images can trigger memories!  *grin*  I cut the "roses" from gold glitter cardstock and instead of using a traditional green leaf to go with them, opted for brown instead.  These colours not only support my photo but lean heavily towards an Asian influence.

You can find this cut file and many more over in Juliana's etsy shop.
 

 

My second layout is up, over at Juliana's blog today as well.  I think I drooled a little bit when I saw the "Pie Chart Love" cut file!!! Here's a sneak peek..  ps - I've used the Scraptastic Club Kit "The Girl" to create this layout.

 

 

If you get the chance, head on over to 17 Turtles and discover what I've created with this awesome background cut file!  Thanks for visiting...x

 

 



Jillibean Soup | catch up! eeek!!...

Hello Everyone!  Today I am sharing a quite a number of projects that have been created for Jillibean Soup!  Their new collections are fabulous and I cannot get enough!  Have you seen those to.die.for wood sprinkles yet???? *swoon*

Here's a sneak peek of an upcoming LO using them....

anyway... I digress!  *grin*  Let's play catch up!

Here are a few projects that I can share!!

 

Today I have layout up on the Jillibean Soup blog using the new Birthday Bisque collection.  So much fun and there are plenty of awesome embellishments that compliment the range.

 

"Surprise"

 

 

 

These next few projects went live on several Jillibean Soup blog posts in the last month..

 

"See The World" card.

 

 

 

"To Draw Outside The Lines"

 

 

SORRY

 

OUT FOR PUBLICATION

 

 

 

 

 and "Cherish This" card.

Please click on the titles for links to the original Jillibean blog post.  Thanks so much for visiting today...x

 

Jillibean Soup | Chalk...

Hello Friends! How is everyone today?  I just wanted to pop in briefly to share my layout that is up on the Jillibean Soup blog today.

 

"Chalk"

 

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Jillibean Soup; alpha - Jillibean Soup Alphbeans; other - Jillibean Soup: coordinating cardstock stickers, pea pod parts; paper clip, mist; tools - star punch, flower punch.

I really love these new longer and skinnier alphabeans from Jillibean Soup.  They remind me of the long colourful lines that my son drew on our pathway and so I thought they were perfect for this layout!

 

Don't forget to head on over to the Jillibean Soup blog to check out what the other fabulous DT members have created this month!

Thanks for visiting..x

 

CHA Summer sneak peeks!!!

I have a little sneak peek of the new CHA lines for Bella Blvd to share today!! How exciting!  Check these out...

Visit the Bella Blvd blog for a closer look!  The new collection reveals will be shared next week.  Stay tuned... *grin*

 

Bella Blvd | Sneak Peek...

 

stay tuned...  *grin*

 

 

The Scrapbook Store | A Video Tutorial..

Hello Friends.  I have a little share today that's not just your normal photos and words.  Yep.  I've delved into the Video Tutorial world once again.  I must admit though, I quite like playing with the editing once I have filmed the bits I need to film... minus my big head getting in the way every now and then.  *grin*  Oh well... It's a learning curve.

Any way... This video was created for The Scrapbook Store.  You will see the whole layout put together right in front of your eyes!  Just like magic!  hahaha! But I can only give you a little taste of it here...

If you want to see it in full.. Please head  on over to The Scrapbook Store.  Thanks for visiting..x

 

A little Greatest View sneak..

Hello friends.  I just wanted to share a little sneak of my latest Greatest View project.  *grin*

My lovely friend Gail is producing the most wonderful flair/badges and they are showing up on creations everywhere!  You need to visit the shop >>here<< to see her entire collection. :D  You certainly won't regret it.  *grin*

This is the sunburst/chevron combination I have used on my sneak...  You will see the full reveal next Monday.

Oh and you can pick up that "zebra" print bag from Greatest View too!  Thanks for visiting and happy shopping!  *wink!*

ps - who do you spy in the photo? lol! 

 

Happy Scrappy news...

Hello Friends.  Today I just wanted to share some sneaks of this months issue of Scrapbooking Memories.  *grin*  In particular.. the cover!!! YAY!!

I was so excited when I saw this!  Well actually I went a little nuts!  hahaha!  And Cam was pretty excited too...

"Look Mum.  That's Camwron Twavis... and daddy too!"

 

 

 

And do see those beautiful flair badges and rolled calico flower?!  Guess where you can find them.  That's right.  :)  Greatest View! 

 

 

They are the perfect embellishment for Spring and Summer layouts.  Go on over to the shop and get yours now.  :)

 

Thanks for visiting and thanks to Scrapbooking Memories for choosing my layout..x

 

ps - Do you want to know a secret?  Hubby filled in an online "work-related" survey for the company newsletter yesterday.  One of the questions was about sharing something people probably wouldn't know about you... His answer - I'm on the cover of a magazine this month!!!  bwahaha! :)



Greatest View reveal...

Hello Friends.  Well as promised, here is my layout for Greatest View.  I had such a wonderful time playing with this new release that I've already created two other LOs! Gail has done an amazing job with the new birthday badges, countdown badges and a new colour selection of sunburst and chevron flair badges.  yummm...!  And to top it off, she has also including fabulous chevron ribbon in the shop.  It. is. to. die. for!  OMGosh!  Love, love, love it!  :)

Here is my layout featuring the birthday boy and countdown badges.

 

"two"

products used: cs - kaisercraft, dcwv; pp - echo park, october afternoon, crate paper, kaisercraft, lily bee design; GV - lime green chevron ribbon, mini doily, large paper doily (packaging), sunburst, chevron, boy birthday & countdown badges; alpha - pink paislee; other - PLS journalling card, kaisercraft die cut & ink, fiskars punches (small circle, he said/she said, scallop circle), martha stewart punch (pinking circle), typewriter, tim holtz distress ink & alterations embossing folder, foam tape.

If you want to check out some more details, head on over to the GV blog.  :)  Thanks for visiting..x

Greatest View Countdown!

Hello friends!  Are you excited about the next release over at Greatest View?  If not.. You really should be!  LOL!  Gail has created the most beautiful new badges and has got some a.maz.ing chevron ribbon in store!!! 

Want a little sneak peek to whet the appetite?  Here we go...

day 1.. Kim:

day 2.. Gail:

day 3.. Kerryn:

day 4.. me!

Don't for get to come back tomorrow for my full reveal.  Thanks for visiting..x

sneaks...

I've been scrapping....

...coming soon to Get Picky...

...coming soon to Greatest View...

nuff said! :D

Sneaky...

Are you intrigued?!  LOL!  Coming soon on the Pretty Little Studio blog...

I want to blog...

I really do!  LOL!!  I am just so bogged down in paper and glue dots and scrap paper and winter woollies!  HA!! AND I am freaking out!!  I have seen the weather report today for the ski fields...shock!  Horror!!  It is actually snowing!  Big time.  We. Are. Going. To. FREEZE!  LOL!  Whose idea was it to going camping in the mountains during Winter???  (possibly mine....)  :D

But besides all of that...I am still really excited.  And so are the kids.  Including the other big, adult kids in our group!!  Now we just need to stay healthy and avoid any more flu bugs...

And because I want to share and because I can't share in full...just yet...  Here's a little sneak:

Thanks for visiting.  Hopefully I'll have something worth blogging about soon.... hee hee...x

Golf buddies...

Last week-end was a total "boys & their toys" experience! LOL! Not only did our family spend the afternoon pretending we were golfers (as opposed to hacks!...) but Mark also took the boys (minus Cameron) fishing. Yep. It seems they're hooked on the idea of catching fish..... *yikes* Sorry about the pun!! LOL!

Tahlia and I didn't really want to spend the day at the lake. So we sent them on their way. Happily! LOL!! Unfortunately there are NO photos. It seems they were too busy catching....uuummmm.... how many fish was that??? Oh sorry. None. hee hee!!!!

But we did go golfing. I really enjoyed it. When I hit the ball nicely. LOL! Not so much when I missed it completely! HA!!!

I really hope for everyone else's sake and safety, Liam is not looking for a missing ball in that direction!!!

He really got into it. Shame he missed the ball on this shot! hee hee... Sorry. That was a practice swing!

And now it seems the week-end is here again. That week sure went fast! No plans yet as for what we might do tomorrow and or Sunday. :)

I hope you all have a wonderful week-end. I want to get some scrapping done.... :) And since I have nothing to share today, scrap-wise, I'll leave you with this little sneak..... for now....

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Thanks for visiting...x

Create...

Yep. I had a little time to play. But..... I can't share in full. Sorry.

So here is a little sneak peek! Something a little vintage (well... my take on vintage! LOL!!)

Also wishing everyone a very Happy Australia Day!! Hope you throw a shrimp on the barbie, chase the dog off the tucker box and don't forget to slip, slop, slap.....especially if you are wearing thongs! Hee!!! Have a fabulous Aussie day!!
Stay tuned....x

*sigh*...

I want to post...I really do!! LOL!! BUT I am really bogged down at the moment.... 2 Rock Eisteddfod nights, 6 hour full dress ballet rehearsal - take photos and help one million 3-4 year olds get dressed for it (even though my dd is 10!), school swimming carnival, 2 gold pass days (reward for kids at school who can manage their own behaviour) going to 2 different water parks!, birthdays, deadlines!!!!, and not to mention the impending holiday season!! LOL!! So you see, I want to post...I really do.

But for now can I share some sneaky peeks?...

Mmmmm! Crate Paper! :)

More photos to come.....x