Friday, December 18, 2009
Crossing over to patchwork ...
The original pattern was not for making a card but I thought it was so good that it was worth a blog post so I asked Ingrid for an example!! And my suggestion of using Pritt to stick the fabric down worked!!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Christmas tree decoration ...
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Sweet gift idea with a message ...
Put some M & M's into a little plastic bag and tie it with ribbon, print this verse out on some cardstock, decorate it if you want and attach it to the bag ...
As you hold these candies in your hand
And turn them,
you will see The 'M' becomes a 'W',
An 'E', and then a '3'.
They tell the Christmas Story-- I'm sure it's one you know.
It took place in a stable A long, long time ago.
The 'E' is for the East, Where the star shone so bright.
The 'M' is for the Manger, where the Baby Jesus slept at night.
The '3' is for the Wisemen, Bearing gifts, with which they came.
'W' is for Worship, Hallelujah!
Praise His Name!
So as you eat these candies Or share them with a friend,
Remember the meaning of Christmas: It's a love that never ends.
Written by Pam Ridenour
Here is another version ...
More Than Colors
These special little candies,
Come in colors bright and fun.
There’s more than color to be found;
A story of God’s Son.
The M’s turn into W’s,
If you turn them upside down.
A few more turns and E and 3’s
Are waiting to be found.
M is for the manger,
Where Mary laid her precious boy.
Little did the world know,
This baby would bring great joy.
The W is for the Wise men, Who followed a bright star.
The star revealed a king was born,They came but, oh, so far.
In Bethlehem they found Him,
Just as they had been told.
3 is for the gifts they brought;Frankincense, myrrh and gold
W is also for their worship,
As they bowed before their King, Salvation is the promise given,
There’s nothing we can bring.
Faith alone is how we come
He died to set us free.
E is for eternity,God’s gift to you and me.
Barbara Hooks' Version
While Googling to find this verse I can across a kids craft site for Christmas stuff ...
http://www.daniellesplace.com/HTML/christmas_page2.html
It also lists the poem above.
Monday, December 14, 2009
blog hopping
I have found a couple that make me laugh:
and check out these cool downloadable Christmas tags from CZ's blog
There are also some beautiful downloadables here at the House of 3 (these will cost but OMG they are STUNNING!)
and another thing i found on my travels is this CUTE countdown book from Heidi Swapp.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Christmas Quotes
The one that i just adore is from the Grinch by Dr Seuss. This really brings home that the real meaning, and feeling of Christmas and how it gets lost in amongst all that comercialism, that feeling of 'having to buy something for someone just for the sake of buying'. I know i personally am feeling that way at the moment about myself. Greg is asking me what i would like for Xmas and i have no idea! I have all i want at the moment and anything extra would just be unnecessary money spent!
so here is my fav. quote.
And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled 'till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before. What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more. ~Dr. Seuss
I would love to see your comments below about a quote that really talks to you.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
12 tags of Christmas ...
http://timholtz.typepad.com/
Even if the tags are over whelmingly beautiful you may pick up a technique or two!
They are certainly beautiful and I think he has done them for a few years now so check the side bar for more details ... 2007 and 2008.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Kylie - Christmas photo challenge
Here's a couple of snaps for the 'December Photo Challenge' ...
'Our ChristmasTree' which we excitedly decorated a couple of weekends ago when my parents were visiting. I put the lights on first, then let the kids 'go for it', decorating it with Nana and Pa. There's no pattern or uniformity to it but I don't mind it that way at all, it has the 'kids touch' to it !
and the kids special little 'name baubles'. The boys also have a little ceramic angel each with their names printed on them (a bit hard to see in the bright 'flash') ... they got them from their Aunty Stacey a few years back but she wasn't able to find a 'Bree-Ann' one, not such a common name I guess ! They're very sweet and I make sure they are packaged away carefully with the baubles each year !
Thanks Amanda,
Kylie "
Great shots Kylie! Just for interest sake i noticed a special bauble box in Kmart the other day and thought of all these specially packed keepsakes!
I think we can all relate to the tree and all the bits from kindy and school adorning it!
Wonderful!
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!)
***
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"
Monday, November 23, 2009
Marika - banner
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Maryanne - colour challenge
Sandra - a flower tutorial
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Don't forget...
Yes it seems a long way away still and tricky to get your head around decision making now for something being done in March 2010 but we really need to get our orders in so the kits are ready in time!
We have had a great response so far - thanks to those that have been quick off the mark!
Believe me - these projects are all amazing! You are going to kick yourself if you miss out.
Sunday is the deadline!
Alison S - light photo challenge
Sunday, November 15, 2009
E2C 2010 - class details
Melanie Forbes will be coming to us all the way from Perth in WA! If her name sounds familiar it is because she is well published and a much sought after scrap teacher in WA. She is also a Design Team member for Twiddleybitz and 3 Angels Scrapping and has had guest DT spots at Sissey Kits and Scrapframes. She has had Honorable Mentions in the past 3 Scrapbooking Memories Masters Competition and is a finalist again this year.
If you would like to see some more of Mel's work and get a feel for her style check out her rocking blog - click here
Mel will be teaching one beautiful layout and we feel very, very lucky to have her onboard! Thanks Mel!
Ok so the class details are as follows :
1. You may book into as many classes as you like again this year. No limit at all. There is a total of 3 classes this year.
2. Payments for classes/kits will be required in FULL by 30th of November. If you foresee difficulties in making this time frame please discuss your options with Meredith.
3. Class registration will be open until Sunday of next week (22nd November) PLEASE DO NOT PUT THIS OFF OR YOU WILL MISS OUT.
4. Registrations to Meredith via email at: john.treloar@bigpond.com
5. If you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to contact us directly.
Amanda: ga.hall@bigpond.com
Sue: suepars@activ8.net.au
Meredith: john.treloar@bigpond.com
IMPORTANT : Class kits/fees are non refundable.
Marika - light challenge
Farm Beach last night.
Ahhhhh now don't we all feel better!??? What a gorgeous sunset Marika. I can hear the waves and feel the cool breeze just looking at it!
Sandra's - ribbon bag
Hi Sue.
I am spreading myself around between you girls. lol. Sorry if I am hogging the blog. Where is everybody?? Today I made this little ribbon bag. I admired Tiff's at the mini retreat and then I came across this blog http://shopcropsuey.blogspot.com/2009_08_01_archive.html and found this little bag in Teagan's box of unwanted things destined for the garage sale we were going to have 3 years ago. So this bag cost me nothing! and it is amazing how much it holds!! ( I have another bag put aside for when my ribbon stash grows.)
Well cheers for now.
Sandra
Thanks for sending this thru for us all to see Sandra, very clever and you have it packed full by the looks!! Sorry for not posting it yesterday, had problems with my internet and then went off to work....
Hope everyone is keeping cool!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Tanya - light challenge
Hope you don't mind me entering the photo challenges!
Here is an entry for the 'light' challenge, it was taken in August (about the 13th I think) when we were heading back to camp after being at Wilpena Pound for the day, must've been nearly 7pm, as the sun was obviously setting. Luka needed a side of the road stop, and I saw this windmill in the distance, and due to having Tiff's bendy gorrilapod, I utilised the ultra slow shutter speed (infact I think I just did the 'sunset' mode on my camera), and wound the gorillapod onto the star picket and got this amazing picture. It's straight from the camera and I'm extremely impressed with the result!
Keep cool!!!
Cheers, Tanya