Tree topper ...

I just spied this over at Kerryn's blog ... gorgeous!!

Photo from Kerryn's blog post

http://kerrynlawson.blogspot.com/2010/11/angel-for-tree.html

Inspired ...

Go check his blog out from 1st December!!

Christmas is coming ...

and oh dear it is coming fast!!

Can you believe it?!

Janice sent me an email about a blog that she found with some Christmas ideas ...

http://jillibeansoup.typepad.com/my_weblog/

I love this advent calender idea ...

http://jillibeansoup.typepad.com/Jillibean_ProjectSheet_AdventCalendar-1.pdf
... so quick and fairly cheap if you have an old frame around (or head to the op shop to have a look for one) that you could spray paint!

A Christmas wreath with a difference ...

http://jillibeansoup.typepad.com/my_weblog/

I also found these cute gift tags ...

and a video to see how to make a gift card holder ...



this chick works fast ;-)

Thanks Janice!

Lauren - Sue's sketch x2

Hi Amanda,
Attached are my versions of Sues Sketches for October and November.
 I actually did the october sketch (My sisters) in Trinity Haven, but it took me until YESTERDAY to print out the journalling...with my dodgy computer its quite a process to use the printer, my main reason why I rarely print my journalling...
Thankyou for fabulous sketches Sue!!
Hope you are having a gorgeous Friday,
xx Lauren

OMG Lauren!!!!!!!!!!!! These are sen-bloody-sational. I cannot say enough LOVEs to let you know how blown away i am. Just love your style (even if it is the complete opposite to mine) Oh that masking tape type is just yummy. As is the ink sprayed flower.


And that cute little heart banner is so adorable as well as that delicious little cluster.


incredible stuff Lauren. I just love looking at how everyone interprets these sketches!

Irene - Sue's sketch

Hi Sue

This is a first for me- have challenged myself!
Thought it was time I submitted a page as I have been getting lots of inspiration from
your sketches and the challenges for ages now.

Thanks girls for the great blog.

Irene

Thanks Irene, I was very excited to see your layout in my inbox....and then for it to be full of pink....OMG, that is different for my postings!

Wow...love this LO Irene, 'specially the very cute heart banner, splashes of green paint/ misting and delightfully gorgeous photos!!

Thanks for sharing this one here with us...and would love to see more of your work!!

Tracey- Sue's sketch

Howdy Sue,

attached is my layout 'Master chef', to answer your sketch challenge. This layout is very busy for me and nothing at all like I was going to scrap it at the scrapathon!!! I'm sorry I just couldn't come at misting because that's messy stuff that I just can't cope with!! However I inked some circle thingies and I found that hard enough. The journalling reads ' making muffins is so much fun but the absolute best part of cooking is the tasting'. These photos are of Jessica when she was three, its hard to believe she has just turned 13!

Have a great weekend.

Tracey xx
Thanks Tracey for sending this one in....totally love it ALL. Great colours, and love the torn paper banner....so cute....and what punch have you used here, love the look of it!! Oooh, and i love those inked circles 'thingos'....great effect!

And such a cute little grubby face....makes you wanna just kiss it!! Love the priceless photos!!

Maryanne - Art Challenge

Mary there are so many things i love about this one.

Is it that awesome punch? Is it your gorgeous red wood backing? Is it your fantastic honest journalling? Is it that great photo with your handsome sons? (how did they get so big and so ummmm hot that quickly??!)  Is it the little spotty banner? Or is it your secret little 'rock on' hand signal in the photo?

hmmmmm well i can't decide  - i love it all.

Also I can't work out which is cooler - that layout or the fact that you took your sons to Metallica. You must be the most awesome parents!

Ali - Sue's Sketch

oh this is fantabulous Ali - love the series of candid photos, that little cloud, your handwritten journalling (so much more personal!!) , cute banner and a kick butt title!

Also admire how you have used a busy paper but still managed to make it look perfect and not overdone or overwhelming at all. Clever, clever chickie.

I think you BOTH are blessed to have each other.

Sue - Amanda's Art challenge

This layout is using the Basic Grey range 'Wander'......i have been using that quite a bit lately with some of my travel pages, and there is more misting...AGAIN!!....i am loving it at the moment!

Sue xx

1950s musings

Marika - Sue's Sketch

oh this is so cute!! Love the series of photos and those little girls are adorable there having a little chat!  Awesome banner and splats!!


That two toned butterfly is a bit funky too!


The green and pink against the yellow is so stunning.

Amanda - Sue's Sketch

Michelle- Sue's sketch

Michelle sent this a couple days ago, and i have just been waiting for the go ahead to do some posting. Sorry Michelle it has taken me a day or two.

Hi Sue

Here is my take on your sketch challenge.

I’m missing the banner – just couldn’t work out how one would fit on this LO.

Photo’s were taken at Pildappa Rock.

Tx
Michelle


Love your misting and string with flowers for banner, very cute!!! I have always loved the look of corrugated card, loving it on this LO Michelle!! Thanks for sharing and joining in with the sketch!!

Sue's sketch - Meredith

Misting: sprayed on the chipboard banner!!

Amanda's Art Challenge - Meredith

Lou - Sue's Sketch

Hi Guys

Please find attached my take on Sues Fabo Sketch Challenge.

Cheers Lou xxx

Oh my. 

I think i let out a little squeal when i saw that you had used a photo of Sue for her sketch - because i knew it would tickle her fancy!! What awesome bird stamping and inspiring use of ?tissue paper for texture.  That little Hessian banner just stole my heart away too.

This is brilliant Lou. Thanks so much. 

See Sue - your sketch really DOES rock!






and that is the last layout for me to post tonight. See my inbox really was overflowing!!! Thanks so much to all the girls who have shown patience while waiting for these to be shown on the blog. xx

Ali - Art Challenge

Hi Amanda, Happy Sunday!! Well it is here except for Mia who has pharyngitis.. not good, can't take antibiotics for that one!! SO, anyway, love this photo of myself and two of my oldest friends. I had fun doing this one, thankyou! Looking forward to Wednesday so I can register, yippee!!!

Ali x

Firstly you will all be pleased to know i promptly told Ali that registrations for the retreat were taken TODAY not Wednesday!!!!

Secondly - how awesome is this!!!?????? love love love the bright yellow. Love the red' hell yeah' LOL. Your doodling is amazing Ali - i am so envious!! and it's just a bloody brilliant photo of you all - hilarious!!

Thanks so much for sending it in - great work!

Amy - Art Challenge

hi Amanda. heres my layout 4 the new challenge. Gina thinks I cheated with my photo but I thought it was less than perfect (i look totally drunk!) plus its blurry.anyway I did it and I enjoy the challenges. thanks-Amy

oh WOW at the green in this Amy - it just pops with your beautiful dress (ahhhh drunk you say?!!! no way!!) Very clever use of the kaiser pearls to make the bracket. Great strip of punched 'book page' also!

What a wonderful memory to scrap!! Thanks for joining in!

Tracey - Art Challenge

Well since the retreat is fully booked (WOOHOO)  i thought we might get back into some normal programming!

Sorry for the delay in popping these on the blog girls - i hope you understand that we need to give the retreat maximum exposure so as many people know about it as possible!!

Howdy Amanda, attached is my layout "Something about Kate" in answer to the art challenge.  The leaf pin is my random green bit, black and white corners, 3 different papers, the photo isnt in focus so its not perfect, brown twine ties the pins together, and our friendship is the fun part.  Have a great day. Tracey xxx

oh this is lovely Trace! Great colour combo, love those sweet pins and great heartfelt journalling. Fantastic natural fun photo too. Thanks so much for joining in!

Escape2Create 2011 retreat ...

is fully booked!!

I have sent emails to everyone letting them know if they are
in or on the waiting list.

If you haven't received an email please contact me ... john.treloar@bigpond.com 


We have a waiting list if you didn't make contact so don't hesitate to put your name on it.

Read this very VERY carefully...

REGISTRATIONS FOR ESCAPE2CREATE SCRAPBOOKING RETREAT

OPEN FROM 12 MIDDAY 15TH NOVEMBER 2010


YES - THAT IS NOON / LUNCHTIME!!

Please read this post carefully to book your spot.


DETAILS

April 1st, 2nd and 3rd 2011 at the Lions Hostel at North Shields (same venue as 2008, 2009 and 2010)

From 1pm Friday the 1st until Sunday 3rd at 3pm. (yes a bit earlier than other years YAY)

Price - $170 

Deposit - $70- NON REFUNDABLE due 30.11.10
 after 15th Jan NO REFUNDS GIVEN

• includes accomodation, welcome nibbles and 6 meals
• our usual variety of scrap shops all under one roof. Scrap and shop at the same time!
• freebies, goodies and give aways. Prizes galore!

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

This year we are thrilled to announce that we have secured some of the best scrapbookers in Australia to be our teachers!

We warmly welcome Louise Nelson, Michelle Dyson, Fran Tynan and Tatum Woodroofe. 

The classes will be as follows:

•  2 separate scrap workshops with guest teachers (come and try techniques): LOUISE NELSON and MICHELLE DYSON
•  2 classes with guest teachers (class and kit extra cost) : FRAN TYNAN and TATUM WOODROFFE

Classes will be advertised soon so stay tuned.

REGISTRATIONS

LIMIT OF 1 PROXY REGISTRATIONS PER PERSON - EMAIL ADDRESS AND NAMES MUST BE SUPPLIED.

To register and confirm your position you will need to contact Meredith Treloar via email john.treloar@bigpond.com at 1200 hrs MID DAY ON MONDAY THE 15TH.

An emailed confirmation will be forwarded to you once all registrations have been taken, which will contain instructions on how to secure your spot by full payment of $170 (preferred) or a deposit of $70. At the very minimum, your deposit of $70 is required by 30th of November. (less than 2 weeks!)

If you have not paid by this time, your name will be removed from our list and your position is forfeited.

THERE ARE LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE SO DO NOT DELAY ON THE DAY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.

NO BOOKINGS/ REGISTRATIONS/ POSITIONS HELD PRIOR TO THE RELEASE DATE.

NO PAYMENT ACCEPTED UNLESS PREVIOUSLY ARRANGED WITH MEREDITH VIA EMAIL

Hope to hear from you soon!

E2C team:

Sue, Meredith, Val, Kathryn and Amanda


PS. Thanks to those who have continued to support us by sending in their challenge layouts. Once registrations have been completed we will post them as per normal on the blog. Thanks for understanding.

Tatum - Art challenge

Here is my layout for your challenge this month…

I have run out of printer paper and keep forgetting to buy some when I’m in Adelaide lol so I had to go with a photo I already had…I used some old heidi swapp photo corners as my random green embellishment and kinda got carried away throwing other bits and pieces at it!

Journalling is about how much fun I have spending my days with the kids at home and how much they make me smile when we just do the simple stuff together J  I was going to use a different title but was listening to U2 when I finished the layout off and thought that this one was perfect!

Tatum xx

Awesome Tatum. Love all your detail, bits and bobs. Especially the chunky twine - it is so yum! 

What a great title too...I find songs fab for layout titles.

You all look so happy and natural together - i just love the whole thing.

registration confusion....

Apparently there has been some confusion re. the time of registration.


As stated on the registration alert email / blog post / facebook group IT IS MIDDAY - MID DAY - MIDDLE OF THE DAY.


Please pass it on, correct anyone stating differently and clear up any mis understandings.


No need for alarm setting, early birds or night owls!

November Sketch Challenge

Finally, finally you all say......i have gotten around to posting up a sketch challenge. But i am sorry i am going to cheat and draw a sketch off a layout that i did at the mini retreat, so many of you may have already seen this layout.

My sketch for this month:

Here is my layout:
Now i want to see you use a punch that makes a statement, pops out at you like this beautiful one that i borrowed from Meredith!! Just love that punched border.
I also want to see a touch of glimmermisting or paint splats....go on give it a whirl, it is sooooo much fun!! I am by no means any expert, but i have found with these products....you take a deep breath and just go with it!! I did with this one and was very pleased with the end result.
Oh, and i want to see what kind of banner you can come up with too! :)
So there you go, have a play with my sketch and i can't wait to see all your creativity! Have fun!!
Sue xx

Sandra - art challenge

Hello Amanda!
yay I have finally scrapped.
this is in answer to your art challenge
when I saw the painting I thought of Maryanne straightaway.

lets see.....
random green embellishment....check
rope or twine.....check
a less that perfect photo of you....check...and I love it...although Maryanne doesn't! lol
journalling title.....hmmmm...maybe not quite a check.....so I have compensated with something from the piece of art which inspired me......
.....
windswept hair!!!
at least 3 papers...one black and white spots...check

Thanks for a great challenge.
Thinking of scrapping another photo soon which fits the criteria perfectly as well!

Cheers
SAndra






This is lovely Sandra. What a beautiful photo of two great mates!! Love this random style too Sandra. Looks familiar ;-) which makes it all the more awesome.

Karen - box challenge

Hi Amanda

The coin has just dropped for me here, I did this LO last night and this morning I have just realised that it fits your "pick a box" challenge from a couple of months ago!  I know it is late but it gave me a bit of a laugh/Oh moment,

Cheers

Karen D

Awesome Karen! Love those paint splats. and oooooooooo at you and your brights - you do it so well. Great balance of incorporating lots of photos onto a simple style Karen!!

REGISTRATION ALERT

Amanda's art challenge - Lou

Hi Guys

 

Here is my take on Amandas Fab Challenge!!!!

 

PS Luuuurve the new 2011 logo :) :) :) LOL

 

Cheers and Happy Scrapping

 

Lou xxx

Love your layout Lou!! 

I really like the look of the punched out papers, the green thread and how the photo nestles in there amongst everything! 

And anyone who handwrites = excellent!!

Whoo hoo!!

Marika - art challenge

oh wow Marika - this IS perfect. Love the red rose ribbon (aren't they just delicious!) the little chip house and your great journalling. Love your 'less is more' approach because it is beautiful. Thanks for sending it is - awesome and inspiring.

Karen - art challenge

*sigh* *drool* *fall off chair*

Stunning Mrs D. Love your random green embellishment, love your bits of string. Love the coloured stripe paper and love love love the framing in the black and white dot.

These photos of friends and funny times are making me smile and count our blessings to have such great people in our lives.

Thanks Karen. Awesome work as always. Your use of colour and space is (as always) an inspiration.

Amanda - art challenge

inspired by this months Creating Keepsakes with the stitching and the mini letters.

November!

oh wow - it's November already! How did that happen??!

Amanda's Challenge

i saw this on someone's blog (sorry can't remember who!) and thought it was a great idea.... inspired by art.

So i have picked a painting by Australian artist Chris Wake and would like you to create a page based on a few things that have inspired me from this piece of art.

Your layout must contain the following:

*random green embellishment

*rope or twine

*a photo that is a 'less than perfect' image of you but you love it anyway.

*journalling or title to include a story about a great fun, (perhaps unexpected?) time you had with friends.

* at least 3 papers and one must be black and white spots.




in other news please stay tuned for the date registrations for e2c 2011 will be open. In the past few years spots have been hotly contested and we are usually sold out in a matter of hours. If you think you might come along, or know of anyone else who may be interested... please stay tuned and let them know to keep their eyes peeled also.

Enabling a purchase for scrappers!!

When I was in Port Lincoln today I bought one of these at Kmart ...

Only $49 and the trays fit 12 x 12 inch papers (actually bigger than 12 x 12")

Dee had one of these at the Trinity Scrapathon I think.

And it fits under my trestle table!!

Not sure how long the special is on for but thought it was worth mentioning!!