Thank you thank you thank you thank you

to the ever fabulous Amanda for

... the funky design for our Scrapathon ads and blog header
... your great ideas
... cob collaboration ;-)
... wonderful cosmos and for making them over the weekend
... sitting next to me so I could watch your creative process
... new designs for 2012 ... did you hear me ..... ????? ;-)

thank you thank you thank you

* Meredith for organising 98% of the scrapathon. You are wonderful.

* Sue for her level head, 'good' advice,  trestle table setup queen and valued e2c team member.

* Kathryn for the amazing-ness of the meal on Saturday. Gosh this lady is incredible!!!

* the cobb loaves for being yummy despite us having no idea what we were doing!

* The many offers of help for Kathryn on the Saturday night. Particular thanks to Sally, Meredith and Sonia F.

* The cackling hen table for always giving us a smile. 'have they layed a carton yet??' comment will give me a smile for long time…

* Those new faces who were so friendly and fit in like old friends.

* The bird wranglers. Sandra and Brigette.

* The fabulous volunteers who helped us clean up in good time this morning. We really do appreciate it and many hands make light work… or the work seem more enjoyable at least.

* The retailers who pack up and bring their whole SHOP to the retreats. This is an incredible feat and it is so appreciated. To be able to buy exactly what your layout needs at 2am (having the choice between 5 stores goodies) is bliss and something vary rare at retreats. We do not know how good we have it believe me!

* To Marilyn for the sweet thank you card for each of the e2c team. This kind of thanks makes us come back and do it all over again. Thank YOU special lady!!

* To the lovely friendly people who attend our retreats. I love it that there is so much positiveness. No egos to stroke and everyone is so damn down to earth. Each and every one of you make our retreat special. So thanks for coming and making e2c the BEST.

A misty good idea ...

Over at the Maya Road DT blog!!

*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.......:)