Season's Greetings xo

Hello!  Just popping by with probably my last share for the year.....a Christmas layout I made using loads of yummy Shimmerz.  It's only 3 more sleeps and Santa will be here.......so excited, I don't know who is more excited, the kids or myself :) 

 

Here are the collection of Shimmerz products I used on my layout:

 

Spritz in 4 leaf Clover and Rock-a-fella Blue

Vibez in Holly Jolly

Dimensionz in Green Thumb

Dazzlerz in Spun Sugar

Blingz in Hi Ho Silver

Shimmerz in Ultra Marine

 

 

"It's Beginning to Feel a lot Like Christmas"

 

 

 

Some details......I have used some chipboard from 2 Crafty and gorgeous Prima flowers.

I used a Prima mask here, sprayed the Rock-a-fella Blue Spritz.  I wanted the bricks to pop out more so I just went back over the Spritz (after it had dried) with the stencil and modelling paste.

 

 

 



I applied the Blingz in Hi Ho Silver to the stars and snow flakes.

I sprayed the accent with the Spritz to change the colour of it to match the rest of the layout.

 

 

 



 

 

I snapped the resin piece in half and used on the top and bottom of the layout.

 

 



I used some 2 Crafty chipboard pieces which I covered in Dazzlerz Sugar Spun and then traced my finger on the legs of the reindeer with the Hi Ho Silver Blingz.



One last detailed shot.

I would love to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, stay safe wherever you are!!!!  Thanking you all for your support and kind words throughout the year, it really makes me so happy that you drop by and enjoy seeing my creations!!! 

I will see you in 2014......hugs xoxoxo

 

 

 



Christmas inspiration and a new DT!!!

Hi lovely blog followers and friends!!!  I have my Christmas holiday album to share with you today!  I made this using a Kaisercraft clear album along with loads of Shimmerz and Christmas collection papers by Heidi Swapp and Webster's Pages Allison Kreft.    I used some gorgeous Chippies from 2 Crafty and some Prima Resin.

 

I didn't do a complete December daily, I just don't have the time to fill it so instead I have just made it a holiday album for all of those special days and events we have through December.

 

 

Here is the front cover without the pages behind it:)  I like these Christmas colours for a change for me...I always shy away from red!!!

 

 

 



 

Here are a few of the pages on the inside..................

 

 



This is my last page and the other clear end to my album.  I love how the Shimmerz sat on this clear board.  It kind of looks like a Christmas Bauble!!! 

 

 

 

Closeups of the front cover...........

 



 

2 Crafty Reindeer and flourish.

 



Here is the Shimmerz colour palette I used for this Mini Album:

 

 



 

I also want to share with you my Christmas layout I created for the newest issue of Paperhaus.  I created this using the Paperhues for the winter issue.  You can find the link here for more inspiration!!

 

 

"Cutest Little Elf"

 

 



I love this layout......I used lots of Crate Paper along with some pretty Prima flowers.  Loads of layers as usual :)

 

 



Some cute little flags by October Afternoon.  Easy enough to make yourself though with a toothpick and paper!

 

 



I used a circle stencil underneath with lots of yummy Shimmerz colours.

 

 

 



 

The mint accent frame is by Webster's Pages.

 



 

 

 

 In other scrappy news, I have a new Design Team announcement!!!  You may have noticed I have been using a lot of 2 Crafty chipboard lately......well I have been asked to join the design team for 2014.  Super excited to be playing with all of these gorgeous chippy products!  You can find all of the details and team members HERE. 

I am really looking forward to my time with 2 Crafty :)

 

 

 

 

Before I go I would love to share this pic of my gorgeous 3!!  We had a little Christmas shoot yesterday and here is one of my faves :)  Melt my heart they do!

 

 

Okay, that is me for today......have a lovely week with Christmas preparations xo



Scrapbook Diaries - Happy Love

Hi there scrappy friends, I am pleased to announce my second kit for the Scrapbook Diaries called "Happy Love" featuring the gorgeous new (hard to find, I'm told) Prima collection "The Optimist"!!!  A dark background is always different for me but this layout just bursts with colour and all things fun and beautiful!

You can find the details here at the Scrapbook Diaries blog.

 

 

"Happy Love"

 

 

Some detailed shots..........as always the kit comes with a video step x step tutorial to create this sweet Prima creation. 

 

 

 



This is the basic kit contents which you can find here along with other options for purchase.  The kit is jam packed and there is always more product to create an extra layout.

 

 



 

 

 

Thankyou for stopping by, I hope you get the chance to come create with me at the Scrapbook Diaries!  Any questions you may have, please don't hesitate to ask :)

xoxo



Welcome to the Paperhaus Winter Frolic Blog Hop

 

 

 

 

 Welcome to the Winter Frolic 12 Days Of Christmas Blog Hop! We are celebrating the release of the Winter Issue of PaperHaus Magazine but also inspiring you each day with wonderful holiday projects, giveaways and inspiration! Our blog hop will run from December 1st to December 12th! Be sure to stop each day and leave a comment each day to win some fabulous prizes by our lovely sponsors! Don't forget to check out the Winter Issue for additional inspiration, holiday cheer and some amazing projects from our contributing team! 

 

 

Here is the link for this beautiful, inspiring, festive issue:

 

PAPERHAUS WINTER ISSUE 6

 

 

 

 

Here are the list of blogs to visit on day 4 of the hop:

 

Paperhaus Blog

DeeDee Catron http://deedeecatron.blogspot.com

Stacey Young www.staceyeyoung.blogspot.com <<<<  You are here

UmWowStudio http://umwowstudio.blogspot.com

While we are in the festive spirit I would love to share another Christmas layout with you.  This time I used the new Christmas collections from Heidi Swapp and Webster's pages Allison Kreft Designs. 

I am not much of a scrapper with red, so I think using subtle amounts of it on Christmas layouts agrees with me!  I really like this one, even threw the darker green in there too which is also a different colour for me to use.  I used the Shimmerz Blingz colour in Winter Green to match the papers out of these collections.

 "Merry"
 

 



 

 

Some closeups..........loads of layers and distressed edges!

 

 





 

A Crate Paper bow layered with a vellum bow and flair button!

 

 

 



 

 

A little gold thread!

I used some black Shimmerz on the Transparency too, love how that turned out, I didn't do anything but apply a dribble of it with a paintbrush and it just dried this way.

 

 

 



 

 

Your next stop today is Umwowstudio where you will find a super yummy giveaway!!!!

 

Thankyou so much for hopping along today, I hope you have enjoyed the Winter Issue of Paperhaus and are enjoying all of the fun and inspiration.........still more to come over the next week or so!!

 

Not long now until the Jolly man comes!!!  Excited :) :)



Hey Hey!!!

Hello!  Well they say when it rains, it pours........well it certainly did at Kobi's birthday party.  It is definitely one we will remember.  Long story short, beautiful day until we started setting up for the party out at the gardens....thunder, no, it's okay, we think it will just pass.  Well it didn't, every one arrived, everyone got soaked (I mean it bucketed down), jumping castle collapsed, food went sogg

y, and after a while we decided to pack up and go home!  We went back home, about 15 mins later the sun shines again.........lol!!!!  The main thing was the cake survived the trip :)  Just our luck!!! Oh well, next years a pool party!!!!

 

So this little guy is now 5.......now getting ready to be a big preppie boy next year.  He actually had a cry tonight because he wanted to read just like Cooper, he really tries, he knows a lot of books by memory.  I think he is going to flourish next year at big school!!!  You drive me up the wall some days (LOL) but my gosh I Love you so much sweet boy xoxo

 

 

 

 

Okay, so wanting to share a couple of creative things today too!!!!

  The first one is a DT creation for Shimmerz. 

 

Of course this is what I get these days when I ask for a selfie with the boys, lots of giggles and cheekiness!!!!  Yes, they are my little treasures :)

 

 

I have used the following products:

 

 

Dimensionz in Streets of Gold and Green Thumb

Dazzlerz in Sour Apply

Spritz in Mango Madness and 4 Leaf Clover

Shimmerz in Key Lime and Apricot

 

 

 

"Mummy's Treasures"

 

 

 

I have also used another of those 2 Crafty feathers..........oh they are gorgeous!  I have applied Dazzlerz in Sour Apple to it.

 

 

 



I applied some Shimmerz to the resin feathers to add a little more colour.  I also did this with the light bulb.......I just love how the Shimmerz products take to these embellishments!  Some cool effects!

 

 



I actually started this layout by applying texture paste to a feather stencil.  I then applied the Spritz and lifted up the page, that is how I got the dribble effect underneath.  But of course, me being me, my feather background is almost completely unseen........part of the process I always say :)

I just love the Dazzlerz colour in Sour Apple.  It just makes a layout 'pop'!!!!  I have used it under and around some of my embellishments.

Lots of Prima pretties, Heidi Swapp and Crate papers!

 



 

Here you can find the Shimmerz Store and don't forget to mention my name at checkout to receive your free bottle of the New Dimensionz :)

 

 



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The super gorgeous Winter Issue of Paperhaus is now up and live!  Here is the link :

 

PAPERHAUS WINTER ISSUE

 

It's full of beautiful inspiration for the festive season. Grab a cuppa and check it out!!!

 

 

 



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While I am here thought I would share this quick creation I whipped up.  Have I told you I'm a little addicted to feathers lately ;)

 

I used mostly Glitz Wild and Free here!  Of course lots of Shimmerz too.

 

 

"Love the Look"

 

 



 

 

 

Here are some detailed shots for you :)

 

 

 



 

That's it for my creations today............more to share soon!

 



So, is anyone else way behind like me and still thinking of doing a December Daily (it's not too late right) ???  I'm thinking I might just create a mini album and just document particular days.....not everyday!! 

 

Anyways, best get off here, gazillion things to do!

Have a great week xoxo