see through Sandra

oh wow Sandra - this is great!

Love love love that action shot of the bee - what an industrious little fellow he is!

Your photo just pops right off that page and the transparent flourishes finish it all off perfectly.

Gorgeous work.

For those lurking around waiting for the retreat classes to be shown - stay tuned!

Soon, very very soon they will be shown and bookings will be taken.

Tracey's page

Tracey has submitted this one for the transparent challenge. She has used a peice of transparency tucked in behind the photo but has almost done a bit of an abstract take on the theme with the photo.

She says -

David loved this photo of Charlotte and I because of the morning sunshine on our bed hair!!! This is one of his favourite shots therefore it has been scrapped.

The morning sun on your hair certainly does give it a transparent feel. Great page Tracey and thanks for joining in.

(mine is still coming = i have been sick and a bit flat but will get onto it)

Marika's gone transparent

It is great to see some girls becoming more regular in here - Marika and her fabulous creations are making an appearance almost weekly now and it is great to see. I love how she interprets the challenges.

That Jenni Bowlin die cut paper looks awesome teamed up with the transparent ghost alphabet and the little butterfuly rub-ons. Lovely work Marika - glad you joined in this challenge even though you didn't feel you had quite the right stuff in your stash. Ghost letters are totally acceptable and as you have shown - a clever example of the TRANSPARENT theme.

Tiff's Transparecy Trick.

Hiya Ladies.

this is the other LO that was coming soonish.

I got the idea from Annie's kite packaging.

I happened to have embossed some transparencies last week thru the Cuttlebug and thought them perfect for this LO idea.

I have photographed this one as the Gypsophlia wouldnt have scanned very well as it stands out a fair bit from the page.

so here tis...

Tracey's painting too!

wow the last challege got everyone to pull the ol' paints out of the cupboard (or buy some new tubes ;-) ) and get their brushes wet!

Tracey is no exception and has gone all out - with some fantastic painted waves, a border and also a slight edge on her ghost letters.

FANTASTIC

Great to see you covered your bases for this next 'transparency' challenge too Trace ;-) with your ghost letters bringing it home for you!

How damn cute are the photos and the 'guts' title cracks me up!

Sue's been paintin'

It's done, it's done!!! My page for Meredith's paint challenge.

Guess what, I have kraftist too.......and i opened my new tube of orange paint that i bought today. My background is by painting over some mesh i have had in my stash for years....... it has blurred in together a bit, but never mind.

AND i have used a sheer journalling tag....does that qualify for your challenge too Tiff??.

I am also loving black stitching at the moment.

Sorry, it's not a cropped photo, hope you can see it okay..... My journalling reads " When this boy smiles your heart just melts. Evan, you are so happy!"

challenge 20

Good morning scrappers.

Since it's a yucky morning outside, I'd thought I'd put up this challenge this morning so u have a chance to get on it while you are inside.



So ... lets play with 'transparecies'



Use it in any way in any form on any of your projects.



you may like to use your printer on it.

you may like to stamp on it.

you may like to use rubons on it.

you may like to use the embossing cuttlebug folders on it.

you may like to shrinky dink it.

you may like to use it as an overlay.

you may like to doodle on it with your sharpie pens.



here's mine.

I used a KI Memories sheer delight polka 2 sheet. I highlighted the scallops by using a white gel pen to outline them on the blue bazzil. I used the bazzil to make it easier to scan.

I've got another LO on its way for another example....soonish....

It is a bit of a trick to get a good shot or scan of transparencies. I suggest u try a photo first so u can see it is see thru.



the possibilities are almost endless

Give it a shot and let's see what you've got.

Amanda's paint page

YAY - challenge done :)

Spots (since we are all mad for them) made from using a punch as a template and then dry brushing the paint over it. Pink numerals stamped in paint also (top right)

Will add that i do love that paper by Pink Paislee which you can see here and used that as inspiration.

and my diagnosis is............

a case of contagious Kraft-itis!

I think the source of infection is from a Ms. Meredith........this kraft bizzo is certainly catching!

Easy to see why when it looks so damn good!

First up another from Marika who has obviously found her artist within! She says she loves the new BG range and has tried the ol' bubble wrap and paint trick (i agree this looks brilliant together) I also think that pink against the kraft is so eyecatching! Fantastic work Marika. I am thinking that you are liking this paint challenge!

Next in the inbox was Karen! She says -

Mmmm, challenge, YES!! I stuffed up my first attempt using the corrugated cardboard trick. So my second go was not so adventurous, I just dipped my finger in the paint and ran it around the outside. I do like how it turned out but it wasnt what I had in my head.

LOL paint often works in mysterious ways like that. I really love the space on this and your painted border looks great! The little strips of stripe paper look brilliant in that stitched border too.

Paint and i have a bit of a love/hate relationship.......I love the effect on other people's pages but hate it on my own. I also usually have a bit of problem like Karen does in which it never does what i want it to do. I may have been put off by this little incident a few years ago ......

(one office door + blue paint + baby + big blobs in hair = not happy mumma)

two painters on board

Well done Marika! I love your less is more philosophy of late. That paint against the kraft is so striking! And how appropriate having the red for captain feathersword! The jaggedy edge of teh paint is brilliant! She says she is taking inspiration from Meredith with her use of Kraft cardstock! I know from experience that using kraft can be addictive - it looks so good with anything!

Am really enjoying seeing you bloom!

(I hope you got the message about the class being postponed and are not still waiting for a pickup in Cummins!)

And Sandra - artist extrodinaire! Wow at this sunrise. She says she painted the brackets in yellow and then black and afterwards sanded the black back so as the yellow showed through. Great work and another who is blooming! That flourish in the top corner is perfect!

Well actually i think we all are! This blog is inspiring us to try new things all the time! Keep up the great work!

Janice is going digi.

Here is one chickie who is almost converted to a dixie (whoopsie, sorry, typo) digi chick. And she is LOVING it.
Janice has been showing me a trick or two.

check this out.

The feathering effect softens the awesome pic so beautifully. And what a great pic of Sarah. She must be so proud of this one and of you.

Love the stitching and the folded corner of the paper.

She says Really enjoying the digi scrapbooking classes with Karen Jennings.This is a layout that Ive done at home doing some of the things I have learnt. I was really happy with the way this turned out.

Well done Janice. Keep em rollin' in.

painted

Did this little number the other night up at Lock scrap a thon. You girls should really go to the next one. It was such a blast.

I cut the grid out of a Nutrigrain cereal box, painted it white and then smeared on pink paint with my finger along all the edges to give it some interest.

The actual tooth is by the fairy's outstretched hand.

As far as Annie knows, I had to ask the tooth fairy with a lot of pretty pleases if I could keep Annie's first tooth so I could scrap it. Lucky for me. the fairy said yes.

;D

Maryanne!

Sorry for the delay in getting this one up chook - i have been at work this afternoon so please forgive me!

Hell this girl is just a scrapping machine lately. I think we might have created a monster ;-)

I love love love your painted effect down the side - fantastic.

she says -

heres my page for merediths paint challenge.used cardboard,,but peeled off the
paper layer so the corrugated bit was exposed,and loaded with paint, not toooo
messy

.

I am loving this effect - on yours and Meredith's page. Watchout cardboard...cause i am gonna try this one!

Love your colour blocking too Maryanne. Those little squares look so sweet and the random embellishments are perfect. How adorable is that little photo of your Mum?!!

Great work!

Last Chance

Heya girls.

Just wanted to let people know one last time about my class at the Shabby Chic Shack TOMORROW NIGHT.

This is the last chance to book in as unless we get some more numbers the class will be cancelled.

Understandably it is a tricky time of the year but it is really disappointing non the less.

If the drive is the problem i have two spare seats - leaving Cummins at 5pm.

It would be great to have a couple more bookings and make this a go-er after all.

Challenge 19

Right I'm back with the challenge ... finally.

So this week the challenge is to use paint on your layout ... not ink.

Go on and get your hands dirty!! Or wear a pair of disposable gloves - less messy!

I think that digi layouts would still be possible using a paint effect.

So here is my basic example ...

This layout was inspired by a digi layout by Mary Rogers, featured in Scrapbook Trends magazine September 2008.

I used a piece of corrugated cardboard for the stripes and just a foam paint brush for the top left hand corner.

You have seen Amanda use a glass for circles before and a flick of the wrist for paint splatters - a little hint ... dilute the paint slightly with water to get good splatters and cirlces.

Another technique is to run the paint brush around the outside edge of the whole page.

Go on give it a try and show us your techniques. Include a little explanation of your technique if you think it might help the rest of us to try something new.

hands up please

*bumped*

rito

roll call

who has subbed their heritage LO to SBM sub call??!!

I would love to see your work in print.


I know of one chickie who subbed and has been accepted. TWICE. I'll let her 'out' herself on here when she is ready. ;D

**edited by Tiff to add**
Congrats to Maryanne. She has given me the ok to toot her name out loud.
so
TOOT TOOT.
WAHU to U

Next challenge ...

Hi again!

The next challenge is on its way soon ... just have to finish off the example!!

Melbourne Cup day

Hi all,

Just a little plug here ...

The Shabby Chic Shack were planning on heading down to Cummins on Melbourne Cup day for a class and a sell of wares.

So far there is only one person registered to do the class which is fine but they may decide not to come if there is no more interest.

This is not a push but to help them plan their week and work out if they cancel the trip or not.

The class ...

You In 2008
Transparency Booklet Class
By Meredith Treloar

Cummins Institute Supper Room
4th November, 2008
10:30am - 3:00pm

Meredith will be teaching us how to create this amazing booklet utilizing transparency, overlay's, Kraft paper, felt, brads, buttons, lace cardstock, alpha stickers along with a hint of patterned paper. We will be utilising the Cuttlebug for embossing & die cuts.

Cost: $45.00
Including Kit and Class

The kit includes:
2 x Jump Rings
1 x Heavy Transparency Overlay
1 x Patterned Paper
1 x Black Bling
1 x Kraft Cardstock
1/2 Bazzill Cardstock
1 x Carolee Creations Cardstock Alphas
1 pkt Scenic Route Alpha Stickers
2 x Heidi Swapp Glossy Hearts
1 x Sheet HSP Mini Graph Overlay
1/2 Sheet Lace Cardstock
Felt

Remember to bring along something to nibble and a drink or two to celebrate the Melbourne Cup.

If you can't make the class please do not hesitate to drop in for a browse of our extensive range of scrapbooking supplies, a chat and a drink.

Bring along your most elegant hat (or may be not so elegant) and win a prize.

We look forward to catching up with you on Tuesday, 4th November.

Until then
Happy Scrapp'n
From the Girls @ the Shabby Chic Shack.

Contact Brigette on 0427873006 for futher details.

Karen's tiny orbs.......

hmmmm well you know what i mean LOL. :-)

I just love love love all the colours in this one Karen. Love how the white make the colours pop so

much. Your pen dots look fantastic at angles to the photo...like a little shadow or two back there! The ribbon looks made for this page!

And damn you using that vine rub-on again!!!!!!!!! Love it!

Maryanne's matchbox trick

No not some nifty 'turn the match around in her mouth' type matchbox trick.........but a little toy car!

Who would have thought to get some funky tyre marks you just wizz a little car in some ink and do some burn-outs on your page!!??

Throw in some cool dots around the photos and VOILA! One awesome boy page. Those white pen dots really set the photos off!

Great job Maryanne..............