first project for the retreat ... ???

So what is your plan for the retreat ...

are you working on a few layouts ?

are you doing a mini album?

are you concentrating on the classes?

or are you doing all of the above????

Let us know your plans!!

Getting excited ... ???

So over on Facebook the excitement is building but if you aren't a Facebooker then we don't want you to miss out on posting your excitement 

So leave us a message on how you are getting ready for the retreat!!

Even if you are on Facebook ... leave us a message :-)

a class question...

today i received an email asking about Kate Masons class and the size of the canvas.

In our promo ad you might have read that there were enough materials in the kit to make two canvases but only one was supplied.

If you would like to make full use of Kate and get a second canvas - the size is 20x25cm.

We have sourced ours from cheap as chips in Port Lincoln as Kate said that the cheaper canvases are as good as the pricey ones for this class.

Hope this helps.

Is anyone else getting excited? Not long to go now!

colour challenge - Marika

Hi Amanda,

 

A belated very basic page for last months colour challenge the colour is grey behind the title but looks black on photograph. Thanks for the inspiration it has been so long since i have been able to get near my scrap desk.

 

Marika

Oh that yellow paper is delicious Marika - love your matting of the word 'carefree' and a fantastic photo in which you really do look carefree!

The silvery grey accents are perfect. The heart is stunning.

Your xmas sounds like it was a fabulous relaxing day. Thanks for joining in the challenge!

Random challenge - triptych

I have noticed a few layouts around with this sort of design happening:


TRIPTYCH.

definition here


and some examples of art:

it can be one photo divided into thirds

OR

three photos with similar theme

OR

completely unrelated.

one way i have seen this become popular is with instagram/ hipstamatic type of photos:

or of course the photo booth type of shots:

you could even extend this theme to your page design with 3 patterned papers instead of using photos...

i wonder what you can come up with?

Mixing scrapping and reading ...

 

Wendy Sue's blog

Colour challenge - Zanny

Zanny said ...

"I sat up last night determined to finish this one, as it has been sitting on my scrap-desk for about six weeks!

Several hours later it was complete. It's fairly bland, but it still hurt my head. Thanks for the little message on the blog, it was just the push I needed.

 

Being a very long winded girl of many words, I journalled the full story and stuck it to the reverse of the layout, as I couldn't for the life of me work out how it was going to fit on the front.

The condensed version on the actual layout reads:

 

1. Confess everything to Mum.
2. Assess damage.
3. Ring Mr McKenzie and explain.
4. Relinquish pocket money.
5. Take photos for historical purposes.
6. Maintain brake fluid level!!

Captions under the photos read:

 

{ute photo}    -    'the weapon'

{close-up}    -    'x marks the spot'

{shed shot}    -    'oops'

 

Happy scrappin'.

Zan"

WOW Zanny!! 

Love the skid marks!! Very clever! 

Great record with photos and journalling too - and the yellow ute even to go with the challenge!!

Thank you for joining in ... it's never too late!!

Colour challenge - Lou

I know I know its been like forever!!! I am sorry but I have been a little committed and haven't had a lot of time for my own creative fun :)

Please find attached my layout for the fab colour challenge grey and yellow!

Sooooo can't wait to see you all at the retreat!!!

Cheers Louise  :) xox

Wow Lou! Love all that misting and woo hoo at the vellum ;-)

The yellow is really striking and the flowers are so groovy!

Thank you for sending your LO in!

If any one else has one still coming don't hold back ... hey Z!!

colour challenge - Trish

Hi Amanda, Heres my take on the colour challenge, not much grey or yellow
but its there. Its so great to be able to take part in these challenges.
Cheers Trish

lots of lovely texture here Trish - great series of photos and bits and bobs embellishments. Very brave scrunching too!! Looks fabbo. Thanks for joining in the challenge!

colour challenge - Karen

Hi again!

I am loving this colour challenge so much I have done another page.  Once again I thought it was perfect for the photo AND it is so wonderful seeing so many fantastic layouts on the blog :)

Cheers Karen

oh my favourite yellow paper here Karen! This is just delicious! That grey gingham - fantastic and also loving your big photo. As always, your ability to 'leave' space and make simple look sensational is very clever.

colour challenge - Ali

Hi Amanda, Here is my version of the colour challenge, which I found challenging to say the least... It was fun though and I was glad to use this photo of Mia at the beach in Jan, I love this one!

Thanks and good to see lots of LO's on the blog!!

Ali xx

Oh Ali - The yellow is just WOW. And it's a stunning photo. I let out a little squeal when i saw what you have done to the chip banner too - looks amazing!!!

You are one of my paint idols so I am green with envy every time i see it look so fab and effortless on your layouts! Clever chook!

Thanks for joining in!

colour challenge - Sandra

Hi Amanda. 
You sure are on a winner with this colour combination!

I really enjoyed playing with this combo.
 With the 'planking' craze seen everywhere at CHA and on a certain challenge blog, which seems to be always  one step ahead of the trends ;-) (how DO you manage that by the way??) I remembered  that I have a heap of wood panelling in my  wallpaper samples. With your colour scheme in mind I dragged them all out again.
Thanks for a great challenge, I had so much fun playing with this one.
Cheers

Sandra

Can i swear?

BLOODY BRILLIANCE Sandra!

Gosh i love that background (yes very appropriate for the new 'trend') and your touches of yellow really are beautiful. The chip tree and frame elements = YUM.

Thanks for joining in Sandra. We have missed seeing your wonderful creations at e2c.

colour challenge - Janet

Hi Amanda

LOVED the colours of this and it all just fell together in record time.

there might be more than just a little splash of yellow .. I couldnt help myself.

Cheers

Janet 

oh this is great Janet - gosh that little yellow monkey is sensational!! Love the sprinkling of yellow and the delicious starburst. Great chicken wire misting/masking behind too.

Thanks so much for joining in - wonderful inspiration to us!

class requirements

Just an extra reminder regarding what to bring to your classes.

I have had a few questions regarding photos, sizes and orientation so read on for details :) Please take particular note if landscape or portrait is required for your class. The wrong orientation will effect your ability to complete your class.

Mardi's Class:

This is a class in which you will create 2 pages.

You will need to bring -  Stapler, glue dots, tweezers.

photo requirements -  page 1 : one 4x6 portrait photo in colour.

page 2 : one 4x6 portrait photo in colour.

layout theme -  fun, vibrant, childhood, summery.

Natalie's Class:

This is a single page class.

You will need to bring -  vintage photo distress ink (Tim Holtz), baby wipes, sponge block     applicator or sponge for inking,  strong, clear, quick drying glue, black ink pad.

photo requirements -  one 4x6 inch landscape photo in sepia or black and white. Chipboard title LOVE YOU to be used.

Extra - please print out prior to coming a one sentence journalling strip to compliment your photo and the LOVE YOU title. Nat has used a typewriter font (size 12 or 14) printed in black on cream card stock.

layout theme -  romance, girly, vintage, masculine + small flowers.

Kate's Workshop

This is a single canvas workshop using napkin art. There will be enough product to create a second canvas but only one canvas supplied in kit.

You will need to bring - flat, smooth, 2cm synthetic bristled paint brush, apron or art smock, old towel or rag for cleanup, pointy tipped scissors, permanent, waterproof black pen (micron or pitt the best).

photo requirements -  no photo on this project.

Colour challenge - Meredith

colour challenge - Tracey

Hi Amanda, just a couple of cards that I made to suit the challenge of grey, white and a hint of yellow. Although I have a lot more than a hint of yellow going on!!

Have a great week.

Tracey xx

Beautiful cards Trace - what lucky recipients! Love the splashes of yellow - and how cute is the tape measure along the bottom?!!! Lovely little yellow tickets - so cute!

Inspring stuff Trace - thanks for sharing.

colour challenge - Nat

Hi Amanda
I loved this color challenge!
Was kinda nice to step out of my comfort zone and get super creative!
I created this page for the Once Upon A Sketch challenge for this month using your awesome color palette!
Thanks chickie
Natalie May

oh Nat - the textures here are fabulous - just makes me want to touch it all!! Those round disks, the sectioning off of title, accents and photos is great. Love the feathers and the journalling on the tag! 


The use of yellow here really makes your page POP. Fantastic!!

colour challenge - Amanda

colour challenge - Karen

Hi Amanda, 

Here is a layout for the February colour challenge.  I have had this photo sitting on my desk for ages and when the colour challenge popped up I thought it was the perfect combo for it.  Its great to see so many layouts on the blog :)

Cheers Karen

WOWOWOWOW Karen! Gosh i love that yellow doily stamp? rub on? It's just delicious there as the only splash of yellow apart from the glow of the lights in the photo. So beautiful! As always i love your minimal style - it's perfection!!

I too am loving seeing all the different variations of this colour challenge - so wonderful to see so much inspiration here.

colour challenge - Maryanne

Maryanne this is SUPER CUTE!!! love how sophisticated and classy the colour combination is here - and that chipboard tree is absolute perfection. Gosh i love how your little details come together into a bloody awesome creation.

Very cute couple too (i was secretly having a look at one of your sons the other day and felt quite old and pervy LOL)