*squeal*

oooh look at this delicious-ness!

A very creative young mum has made these up for me to take to our mini retreat this weekend. She will also have a stall at the blue bird markets in PL on the 2nd of October, but we are getting first dibs at them!

Small, 1 inch diameter buttons/badges/medallions/embellishments. Foam double sided tape on back. Funky designs and colours. AMAZING price.

please note: not all designs will be available at the retreat because they will have been bought by me!!

Scrapathon Sept 23 - 25th @Trinity Haven

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P.S - there are still a couple of spots spare. Spread the word :)

circle challenge - Sonia

This is Sonia's first time on the blog, but retreat go-ers will remember her helping Kathryn in the kitchen whip up our delicious meals!

The green is so striking with the yellow of the school shirt. Those circles are just fantastic too Sonia - really adding a massive WOW factor to the page. The layered elements and your little journalling strips are fab.

Thanks for sharing Sonia - hope to see some more of your gorgeous creations in here soon!

September = Spring ... so let's splat / spray / sploosh into it: challenge

Okay so some how the new month snuck up!! And the start of spring has sprung up to!!

Don't you love the sunny days we have had lately? They make me feel so happy!!

Although as I look out the window now it is spitting rain!!

So my challenge this month ... mists and paints ...

I just watched this You Tube clip by Marcy Penner for a few beginner tips on using mists

... I love how she uses the spray paint = so easy!!

Sue's sketch - Meredith

scrapathon

Please spread the word that there are still a few spots left for the 2011 scrapathon next month.

It would be wonderful to see a some fresh new faces (or even familiar old faces!!) . We have always had such positive feedback about our scrapathon 'mini' retreat. Such a relaxed, fun atmosphere with no added pressure of classes!  The hardest decision for the weekend is what NOT to buy… oh and if you can sneak a second helping of Kathryn's famously delicious sticky date and caramel pudding!!

We would love for you to join us.

 Email or phone Meredith to secure your spot!

Amanda's August Challenge...

I have used starbursts on two layouts i have done in the past and really loved the final result.

They are a very easy way to add WOW to your title or journalling.

Basically all i did was to open a word document and go into shapes > stars and banners. If you place one of those onto a blank page you can then reshape it to whatever size you want.

Print your starburst and cut around it. With non permanent adhesive place it on top of the card you wish to be the middle starburst colour. Cut around it using the printout as your template.

(please excuse the state of my template starburst - it was rescued from the bin all scrunched and grotty after i decided to use this as a challenge and take a couple of step by step photos!)

Repeat this process to build up extra layers, colours and an illusion of dimension to your starburst.

The only thing to be mindful of is to make sure that your text will fit into your starburst shape prior to cutting!!

Can't wait to see what you can come up with!

Amanda - Sue's sketch

I have changed the position of the title - otherwise the sketch is there .... kinda.

Janice- circle challenge

LOOK what i found in my inbox.... this stunning page from Janice.


Hi Sue,
Just thought i would share this layout with you for the circle challenge, (bit late i know).
My scrapping style whatever it may be, is forever changing....
At the moment i am loving distressing, stitching & using smaller photos.


Thanks,
Janicexx

Wow Janice this is just stunning....love everything about this.... the colours, distressing, little bits n bobs, the word 'special' mounted on the fence....Just gorgeous!! I love your 'whatever it may be' style... it is so wow wow wowish!

Thanks for sharing this one and we would love to see more of your beautiful pages popping up here....pppleeease??!

Hope you all keep warm and dry today!!

Suex

Lauren - various challenges!!

Oh what a delight in my inbox yesterday and tonight. And i am thrilled that i can finally pop them up here on the blog without my internet dropping out constantly (grrrrrrrrrrrrrr telstra and overcast days!!)

Hi!
 I have a couple of layouts to share, both were completed at Mojo.

Fun, is for your June challenge of Same on Same. It is my favourite layout of the weekend :)

Our Beatles Moment, is for Sue's July Sketch challenge...I may have neglected the circle part though- whoops!!

I have a couple more challenges too which I will share on my blog.
Thanks for the fabulous inspiration!!

xx L





(yes between yesterday and today this layout got picked up for publication - you are just going to have to take my word for it that it is AMAZING!!)

and this is for the outline font challenge.

Oh Lauren these are STUNNING. Just beautiful. I love the random-ness of Danielle's photos and oh you have scrapped them wonderfully! Your outline font is so cute and perfect! Love the delicious mix of papers! And your clusters in Sue's sketch make me swoon. Just yum.


you clever kitten.

Sue- sketch layout & Meredith's inspiration..

Meredith's inpiration..

I loved this quote and the cute little birds that were with it, which inspired me to dig out some bird stamps that i have in my collection!
My sketch layout:

A creative productive scrapping day was had by me yesterday!!xx

Sketch challenge

Found this sketch in amongst my bits n bobs and it took my fancy for my next layout....hopefully you can find some inspiration and i can't wait to what you come up with..

August - a different sort of challenge.

Most of our regular e2c attendees would know of Tatum Woodroffe.

(sorry chickie i flogged this image off facebook! You really shouldn't trust your 'friends' you know?!)

Doesn't she have amazing hair!??

Well Miss Tatum is undertaking a different sort of challenge on August 26th - she is shaving her hair OFF on daffodil day to raise money for the cancer council.

See her inspirational post here:

Tatum - hair today gone on daffodil day 2011.

I know she will be surprised to see a post about herself here  - she certainly did not ask me to write this - but i know that she would be ever so grateful for some e2c support.

Every small amount counts so please support Tatum in this very brave challenge. Even if it's $5 - it all helps.

This is a direct link to donate : Tatum's hair shave.

Let's show her some e2c love.

Meredith's challenge ... A little bit of craftiness and inspiration ...

I create this post a month or so ago but I thought it might be a good kick off point for some layout inspiration ...

A book mark with attitude ...



Go here for details!!

Or this great gift wrapping idea for a book ...


from here

or maybe some quotes for your layout!!



taken from Pinterest posts by decor8

and I think this is really scrap inspiring ...




an Etsy print from 29blackstreet

and this one ...



from Rhonna DESIGNS

If you are inspired by any of this please send us you layouts for showing off!!

Lou - Same on Same Challenge

ooooooooh look what has landed in my inbox!

A beautiful challenge piece from Lou. She said that she had good intentions of scrapping a few more but i am guessing the recent good times at Camp Mojo got in the way ;-) She also commented that she will be trying to fit a bit of scrappy time in while sipping cosmos in NYC which is where she is off to next. What a lucky lady you are Lou. Hope you have a great time away and get a wonderful look around the US of A.

*sigh* oh white on white….. delicious! Love all the leaf / twiggy bits and oh oh oh at your title. L.O.V.E. that. So effective!

Outline Font challenge - Sue

Amanda's great challenge gave me very good reason to use those yummy Studio Calico outline alpha stamps again....and i was also inspired by Meredith's recent usage of green & browns & footy photos to do my very own footy layout!! Thanks Girls!!

Have a good weekend!!

Sandra - sketch and quote challenge

Look what was waiting for me in my in-box!!!

HELLO!!

I feel as thought i need to re introduce myself it's been so long!! lol

This is for your quote and this month's sketch challenge.

Thanks for the inspo!!

Sandyxx

I saw this one irl the other day, and have been patiently waiting for it to come along....it is so yummy Sandra....i loved those denim jean flowerettes....very clever! Great colours, love the twiddlybits....and combining two challenges is a clever & quick way to get some things done!

Great to see you here again and can't wait to see your next one!!

note: next month's sketch will be out over the weekend sometime.......:)

Sue's sketch - Meredith

Tiff - Sue's sketch

Hi Sue,

I've used your sketch to get me back in the swing of things again. I've hardly scrapped at all during the school holidays with my time spent with the kids.

Thanks and take care,

tiff

What a nice surprise in my inbox Tiff....glad that the sketch got you started with your scrapping again and look forward to some more pages here??!! Love to see them.

This one is gorgeous Tiff, love the colours and those cute 'eggs' as your circles, love your stitching and that border punch is very effective....just love it all... and it looks like lots of fun was had with the kidlets during the holidays!!

Great to see some pages popping up here....and on this dreary cold sunday maybe i might even get to attempt one of the other challenges myself.

Have a good day,

Suexx

Kathryn - Sue's Sketch

Hi Amanda

FINALLY.......... I have done a challenge and finished it before the end of
the month! LOL. 

Kathryn
Xx

Great work Kathryn (nice to see some different faces in here!!)


LOVE that awesome pink - how eye catching and girlie. Cute little rabbit - real one in the photo and the chippie embellishment on the side edge.


The flower, vine and floral paper finish it all off perfectly. 


My kids absolutely adore Greenpatch too - it's nice to see kids being gentle with the little animals.


Thanks for participating and scrapping up a ripper of a page!

Sue's Sketch - Amanda

July circle sketch & circles galore - Sue

At last i have scrapped my sketch and used plenty of circles!!

Circles challenge - Meredith

a little tip ...

I love Crate Paper brads ...

these are some of the new release ... "Random"

Anyway ... once you have used the brads up, which doesn't take long as they are beautiful, then you can use the little foam square that they come on ...

as a mini mat for behind your paper to punch your holes for brads etc!!

It is small and more portable (easier than a mouse mat and a little bit thicker too).

Happy brad attaching!!

2011 Scrapathon

design credits for scrapathon ad and blog banner : lettering delights

July sketch - a circle or two

This little sketch idea has been sitting on my scrap desk for some time (and you wouldn't beleive how many scrap pieces of paper i have with little scribbles on them...LOL!!)....so with Meredith's call for circles this month, i thought this sketch idea might help you all out with a simple basic starting point.

You will see i haven't put a spot for the 'title' or actual embellies etc....so go for it.... and i am so very keen to see what you can come up with, what different looking layouts we can get here.

I too must get a scrapping and hope you are getting a free moment to get to your scrap space too...with the school holidays on!

Catchya soon,

Suex

Amanda's challenge - Meredith

Amanda - circle and outline font challenges

Amanda's july challenge

today i noticed that outline fonts are BIG right now.

They seem to be everywhere. Yesterday i received some yummy swissgirl design stamps

and they are everywhere throughout the latest Donna Hay magazine:

don't they look awesome?!!

So my challenge is to use an outline font. It could be one of the free ones you can download from dafont
(one of my favs. is Steelfish outline)

or you could stamp if you have outline stamps!

or another easy way would be to trace around the outside edge of a chipboard or sticker alpha and then remove to leave the outline…..

Hope we can fire up some scrapping on here!

e2c scrapathon

Just letting you all know that we are hoping to hold another one this year but as yet nothing is confirmed.

We are trying to coordinate 5 scrap businesses, our chef, school holidays, sport, work, farmers, and family so the majority wont be impacted and unable to come.

Mix this with almost fully booked out accommodation and it's tricky (to say the least)

If you hear a date mentioned, remember that as yet nothing is confirmed and set in concrete. Keep an eye on  this blog, our facebook page and your email which is where you will see it first.

We appreciate your patience

Meredith's circles, circles, circles challenge ...

Just lately I have seen some amazing layouts on the www featuring circles ...

Like this one from Jennifer Larson

or this one from Heathyr, that was featured on the Studio Calico blog

or this one by Laura Kurz

or the very talented Kinsey Wilson

so be inspired and create a great layout, send it to me to post here on the blog!!

We need some layouts to inspire us!!