Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Free Christmas gift tags ...
The birds are lovely.
http://livelifecreateart.blogspot.com/2009/12/free-holiday-tag-downloads.html
Monday, December 7, 2009
Janice - hard and soft challenge
"Hi Amanda,
This is my page for the something soft, something hard challenge.
For soft I used felt and a piece of ribbon.
and for hard I used brads, staples, pearls and the arrow.
Love this photo of Matthew it was taken late afternoon on one
of those hot November days at Point Drummond and it was
absolutely beautiful out there..
Cheers
Janice"
Ooooh i am loving this new size on you Janice! Fabulous idea using felt and oh wowsers at those chip birds = perfect.
Thanks for taking the plunge with this challenge.
***EDITED 7.1.10*****
Massive congrats to you Janice - first acceptance!! What a fabulous page - we all knew it was a winner!
Tiff - christmas tree photo
cheers
tiff"
Chrissie Cards- Sue
First one:
And another one:
Now just to write them out and pop them in the post!!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
More Christmas ideas ...
http://www.writeclickscrapbook.com/write_click_scrapbook/2009/12/its-write-click-scrapbook-for-the-holidays.html
And these are a very simple Christmas tree decoration ...
http://www.writeclickscrapbook.com/write_click_scrapbook/2009/12/fun-weekend-craft-add-something-new-to-your-tree.html
Sandra - busy creating!
Thanks for sharing Sandra. Lots of creative juices flowing for you atm!
Advent calender ... for next year ;-)
Friday, December 4, 2009
Christmas gift idea ...
Thursday, December 3, 2009
December Sketch Challenge
I have loved this photo of Evan with Mace, and has been sitting amongst my 'to be scrapped pile' since April.......it was one that just needed adding to my memory collection!
Hope everyone has fun preparing for Christmas, take a step back and just enjoy the moment...for tommorrow this moment is a memory!
xx Sue
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Hellooooooooo December
Sorry for the delay in getting this next month's challenges up and running, but here they are! We hope you continue to be inspired by what we post : challenging yourself and your scrapping.
Sue, Meredith and I would like to thank everyone for your encouragement this year. You have been very supportive of us, the retreat and this blog.
Sue's Sketch
Stay tuned - i know Sue has a beauty in store for us.
Amanda
Something soft, something hard.
Incorperate something soft AND something hard onto your page. Soft may include fabric, feathers, blossoms, ribbons. Something hard may include metal book plates, staples, brads. Mix it up a bit, think of something new and show us what you come up with.
I would love to see both elements on one page.
Photo Challenge
Show us your Xmas tree!
This also extends to cards, home made decorations or websites you have found for Xmas inspiration (see post below!)
These are some i have found - click to access!
Martha Stewart
The Crafty Minx
when i think of Xmas, scrapbooking and craft one of the first things to come to my mind is this amazing album i saw in a For Keeps magazine a few years ago from Suz Doyle.
Here it is for you to have another look at. Lovely stuff.
oops forgot this one who i always refer to as 'super mum'
Mel Goodsell
Please share your Christmas inspiration with us. Take photos of your tree - creative ones or just snaps with the kids infront. Share your crafty Xmas cards with us.
We all love to look and comment!
Meredith's Challenge
Stay tuned to be tested to your creative BEST.
Xmas Quiz
Ok time to brush off those cobwebby comment fingers : In the comments section below please tell us your favourite Christmas carol and why.
(to save time i will write that mine is Oh Holy Night - i just love the part where they sing ' Ohhhhhhhh niiiiiiiiiiiiight diviiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine, oh holy night.... ' - shiver down spine stuff for me!)
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We hope everyone tries to take a little time out for themselves during this busy, silly season. It can be so hectic and draining. Look after yourselves by taking some time, doing what you love, remembering what this season is all about and enjoying this lead up to Xmas.
On behalf of Sue, Meredith and myself = Happy December!
Christmas project ... check this out ...
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Retreat update ...
The class registrations have been overwhelming ... for 3 classes we have 131 registrations!!
So if I have not got back to you I apologise!! It has been a little hectic.
I think I have been in touch with nearly everyone (sorry Maryanne!!)
There are a few people who have only paid the deposit for the retreat so if you could make arrangements to pay the rest that would be great.
Also if you have signed up for classes that payment is due too (unless you have made contact with me!!).
I will keep checking the internet banking to see whose money has come in!!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Brigette S - banner
I have attached photos of a Christmas Banner I made over the weekend using the Basic Grey Wassail Collection (one of my favs), although it doesn't fit the banner challenge I thought I would share anyway. On each triangle I have placed a word that means something to our family at Christmas time.
Have a great day. Brigette :)
Stunning, gorgeous, beautiful. This is incredible Brigette! Thanks for sharing this great idea!
Janice - Sue's sketch
Hi Amanda,
This is my page for Sues sketch changed slightly.
An overlay was added to the photo before it was printed.
Thanks
Janice
Thanks Janice - we love seeing your work! This is lovely - that colour combo is delicious! The overlay looks really interesting and delicate - something that would be even more stunning irl i imagine!
Friday, November 27, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Colour challenge - Sue
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Latest project - Meredith
My cover was inspired by Janelle Wind's album from this year and last year.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Janice - colour challenge
Not much to this layout but I was happy with the way it turned out.
Loved this size and can see myself doing more of them. - Janice"