FabScraps Design Team application

I found out a few weeks back that FabScraps is looking for a Fabulicious Design Team.... so I went out and bought some of their papers and have been scrapping up a storm to get my application in.  I have sent it off today and am now holding thumbs.  Here is what I created:

This layout used papers from two different ranges... one was the garden paper (Range 47) which is double sided with the green stripes, and the other I just cut a blue ribbon-like stripe from.  Then I also inked the chipboard title in various shades of blue.

Next up is a slightly more adventurous layout.  For this one I used various pieces to create the "grubby" background (Range 30).  I then added in some blue strips and matted my photos in blue (Range C39).  To add to the garden/rough effect I took some old book paper and made a few flowers which I inked.  Then there are a few diecut scrolls and finally the rubon title.

Another requirement was to submit is a card.  Not wanting to create just any card (having done 50 of them earlier this month), I browsed the internet till I found something rather special.... a never-ending card.  I used various papers from ranges 38, 45 & 46 and even did some quilling on the front.

It might not look like much here, but as you open it you get a different view.  Then open it again and again and again and each time you see a different view.

The final project to submit had to be something different.  So being a paper junkie I decided to turn to one of my other loves, origami.  I had seen this flower ball a few years back and decided now was definitely the time to make one.  It is called a Kusudama ball and once you figure out the instructions it is actually very easy to make.  I made this out of four sheets of paper... some leftover from the above projects.  It is now hanging up in my scraproom.

There you have it.... all scrapped, photographed and submitted.  Now we wait!

It's Leap Year

Today's the 29th of Feb... not a day we get to have too often.  So here's to leaping all over the place today and just being plain silly.

Scrapbook Challenges Sketch 284

The weeks are just rushing by... and already I have served two months of my term at Scrapbook Challenges.  This week's sketch reveal has lots of possibilities:

We were given the option also of doing either side as a single page... so that's what I did this week.  I did the left side and it just reminded me so much of a clock, which I just happened to have on hand.... perfect for this page:

Remember to head over to the forum to check out the rest of the design team members' layouts.

The is still time to join in on the membership drive too... sign up and make 5 posts before the END of FEB. You can also take part in my challenge for this month.  Look for some more exciting news coming on 1 March and I will have a new challenge on Friday too.

Want to get to know me more...

Head over to the Scrapbook Challenges blog and read all about me in the Meet the Design Team post.

Dreaded 404 error

I'm sure in your browsing history you've come across those horrid "404 Page Not Found" errors.... well this one added a smile to my face today....

Now that's a way to keep customers coming back I think... a good sense of humour.

Nuts About Sketches - Week 202

The last Monday of February already.... financial year-end happening all around, sooooooooooo lots of sales going on.... I got to do some retail scrap therapy on Saturday and stocked up on cardstock and patterned paper at a discounted price.  So now I have even more stash to scrap with!!!

Speaking of scrapping... here is this week's reveal from Nuts About Sketches... a great multi-photo single page.

My example of this page...

I turned the two horizontal photos to portrait as it was a better fit for my pics.  I used lots of Cosmo Cricket buts on this page as well as some rubons - don't you just love the ants creeping all over the page (yes those little black dots!).

Now remember to head over to the blog to see what the rest of the design team did with this sketch.

It's with sadness that I have had to make this post today.... it's my last reveal for Nuts About Sketches for this term.  I have had an AWESOME term (or three) and now it is up.  But don't let that stop you (or me) from using the sketches.... remember the blog is still there and sketches will be revealed each week.  A huge big thank you to Shawn for providing great inspiration to me week after week.

Scrapbook Challenges - Gallery Gems

This is my first Gallery Gem pick during my Design Team term.... quite a daunting task but oh so worth it when you see what's to see in the Gallery.

I tried very hard to get a varied selection... not just layouts.... so these are what I picked:

This card by sartophb (sorry I couldn't see your name)... I just loved the bright vibrant colours.



This page by Yvette for her 52 Weeks Walk... looks so inviting



I liked the fun and mischief in the photos on this layout by Jasmine



My boy loves to read just as much as I do, and seeing layouts by other people of their children reading just warms my heart. I just had to showcase this layout by Azrood:



And lastly but by no means least, is this cute page about a kitty by Paula



Well done to everyone on your great creative efforts this week... you are my Gallery Gems.

JUST A NOTE:  I battled to post this to the Scrapbook Challenges blog so thought I'd get it up here so at least it's out there in cyberspace.

Scapbook Challenges - By The Numbers

It's my turn this week to host a challenge at Scrapbook Challenges.  I am doing a By The Numbers challenge.  Why not check it out in the forum.  This is the layout I created for it

This picture was taken bright and early in the morning.... Aaron made me breakfast in bed for my birthday.

I used lots of lovely FabScraps papers on this page as well as digging into my stash for a variety of other goodies.  It all came together so well.

Googling again

I Googled today.... looking for children's books.... and look what I found there:

The wavy line moves across the screen.... electromagnetic waves... so thank's to this guy we can now listen to the radio.

Scrapbook Challenges Sketch 283

The new sketch is up in the forum at Scrapbook Challenges.  Once again you have the option of single or double page.

For my layout this week I chose to do the single page.  I did a layout about taking Aaron to KFC for his birthday supper.

Remember that there is the Membership Drive in the forum.... so sign up this month, tell them that I sent you and then make five posts in the forum.  You could win a prize.

This week I am also hosting the Chat/QOTD and picking my Gallery Favs... plus there will be a challenge coming up on Friday. 

So what are you waiting for, head over to the forum and see what the rest of the Design Team have created and then join in the fun.

Nuts About Sketches - Week 201

It's hard to believe that my term on Nuts About Sketches is almost over - just one week left.  I have so enjoyed creating layouts each month that I feel almost at a loss now... but that won't stop me from scrapping at all... lots more layouts to come in the future.

This week's sketch is up on the Nuts About Sketches blog and it's a great double pager.

I turned to my Christmas photos for inspiration for this page...

The two large pics were the ones that we had taken at the photoshoot and then I added in some I too of Aaron and Santa plus his elves.  Also added in some stickers just to finish it off.... just looking at it now I see I didn't "title" my page as such... silly me!!!! blush!  Will need to go back and do that I reckon.  I used the rub-on "believe" as my semi title when I put it together.

Now head over to the blog to see what the rest of the amazing design team created with this week's sketch.

Scrap Africa - challenge 1

The first challenge at Scrap Africa is to scrap "Africa" pages... well I did two... couldn't decide which one I liked best so guess I'll enter both of them.

Both these pages use FabScrap papers.... I am just loving these truly South African papers and putting together layouts using them... have managed to do 5 different ones this weekend alone.

You have till the 23rd to enter this challenge, so why not try it yourself too?

EDITED: The Safari layout is a scraplift from Karenika.  You can see her page here

Scrapbook Challenges - Sketch 282

The new sketch is up in the forum at Scrapbook Challenges.

I decided to do the double page for this sketch... just loved the versatility of it.

I also made this layout for the Challenge #2 at Scrapbook 'n Things. When I saw the paper in the kit I just knew which photos I wanted to use... music! With this great sketch this layout came together 1-2-3!

Now don't forget to head over to Scrapbook Challenges and sign up as a member if you haven't already.... there are great prizes to be won.

Happy Valentine's Day

Do yourself a favour and check out today's Google.... but with sound on!

Click the play button

and after watching a cute little video you will get this...

So Happy Valentine's Day to all today.

Nuts About Sketches - Week 200

What a milestone for Nuts About Sketches.... it's their 200th sketch this week.  Well done to Shawn for her great inspiration every week.

For my layout I chose to do a layout about Aaron and his Grade 4 teacher.... this was her last day at the school as she got married three days later.

 

Be sure to head over to the blog to see what the rest of the design team did with this great sketch.

Leap around the world with Let's Scrap

As I'm sure many of you have gathered from reading my blog, I don't make toooooooo many cards. BUT then along comes a challenge like the "Leap Around the World" blog hop from Let's Scrap.

I've just spent the last three days creating 50 cards..... yes FIFTY!!!!  Well I'm pretty chuffed with them all so here they are in summary... you can see all my cards in my album at Let's Scrap.

Leap 1 - 5

Leap 6 - 10

Leap 11 -15

Leap 16 - 20

Leap 21 - 25

Leap 26 - 30

Leap 31 - 35

Leap 36 - 40

Leap 41 - 45

Leap 46 - 50

Now why don't you try your hand at a few.... details can be found on the Let's Scrap forum.

Scrapbook Challenges - Sketch 281

It's Tuesday now and after a much better night of sleep, Aaron woke with a nasty cough... so after a trip to school to collect work, it was off to the doc this morning.  Got him checked out.... no infection as such, but we put it down to low immune system caused by a new tooth coming out last Friday... yes teething at 10 years old!  So we will carry on with the meds and keep an eye on everything.

So now on to this week's great sketch from Scrapbook Challenges.

For my layout I choose to do the double page - the photos were from a barndance we went to last year.  To add to the theme I added in some little cowboys and girl which I made using my cuttlebug (and help from a friend!)

 

 

Now head over to the forum to check out what the rest of the design team had done this week.  Don't forget, if you are not already a member, there is a member drive going on this month... join and stand a chance to win.

Google for today

Read a good book lately?  Why not try an old classic... it's Charles Dickens's birthday today according to Google:

Nuts About Sketches - Week 199

Wow it's already February... the first month of this year has flown past.  Today Aaron stayed home from school as he has started a snotty nose and was feeling very hot and dizzy.  Nothing too serious that a day at home can't fix.

With it being Monday, that means there is a new sketch up at Nuts About Sketches.

For my layout I choose to use photos of the day we bought Gary the Goldfish.

Aaron has really loved having his own pet... he diligently feeds it, changes the water when needed and even says "hello" each time we get home.

Now don't forget to head over to the blog to see what the rest of the Design Team did with this sketch.