July Sketch by guest designer - Nicole Aspinall

Well we had a little vacancy in the team this month so i asked Nicole Aspinall (yes our very own Nic from the e2c retreats) to fill in for Sue.

She had big shoes to fill but has done an amazing, incredible job. I feel enthused just looking at this!

Not only did she supply an inspirational sketch but also an amazine demo layout.

Look at those delicious OA papers and how that (super cute) little red boob tube just makes the photos POP. The orange letters are so delicous and OMG those flowers are so funky - i want some!

Thanks Nic. You have always been so supportive of me and also towards e2c - thanks chickie. It means a lot. xx

July Challenges

Sorry for the belated challenges but I usually have a hectic start to July lol.

Ok i have a guest sketch designer lined up and all will be revealed in the next few days. I know you are going to love what she has done for us.

My challenge this month is two pronged.

1. Use a big photo.
2. Use a vertical title.

here is an example layout i have done (i did the jounalling a couple of days ago when i was freezing my tootsies off!)

Sandra - photo in 3rds

Hi Amanda




I created this layout AGES ago but I couldn't share back then because it was also for the Twiddleybitz DT postition ....so I couldn't share back then.


THANK YOU for the inspiration to cut this photo into thirds...so happy with the effect!!






Can't wait to see the challenges for July!!


Sandra

 
 
WOW Sandra. This  has some amazing elements in it! Love the shells and tiny details!! The collection of 'sea' goodies combined with the net is just totally WOW! (am lost for wow words it is so good lol!)
 
I also think your photo cut into thirds looks fabulous! I think it really adds dramatic effect and visual impact to an already incredible photo!
 
It is a great example of that challenge Sandra. Thanks being brave and cutting a photo up!
 

Amanda - Sue's sketch

Marika - Sue's sketch + Fabric challenge

Fantastico Marika! Love how you have incorperated the zig zag stitch, that cute date tag and all those delicious OA papers.

OMG at how big Bella looks in those photos!! Where has your baby gone Marika?? Very cute expression of joy on her face.

Brilliant use of fabric too!

Fabric challenge - Sue

Well, one last post & LO for me.... I have used the American Crafts fabric paper with this one and the last of that piece of orange cardstock (from the colour challenge)....works well with Mace's birthday cake, i thought.

Now to pack all the scrapping gear away....hoping not to have the scrap daughter invade & 'borrow' my goodies while away LOL!!

Catchya xx

Scrapathon Mini / Maxi Retreat

Kaiser's new design team

I just followed the link to Kerryn's blog on the side bar and discovered this ...

http://www.kaisercraft.net/blog/please-make-welcome-kaisercrafts-new-design-team-for-2010-2011/

Kerryn has attended the last 2 Escape2Create retreats and I was thrilled to read that she has been chosen on the new Design Team!!

Congratulations!!

The work of the other new Design Team members is beautiful too so go and check it all out!

Amanda - fabric challenge

what's happening?

you may well be asking?

LOTS.

HEAPS.

EVERYTHING.

is my reply.

One of our lucky ladies is busy as a bee packing her bags to go OS. Another of our ladies is SSD (scrap sucked dry) and the other one is the ever positive, gentle encourager.


At the same time, we are all madly planning the most awesome-est time for everyone in October. Details will be out very, very soon... keep your eyes peeled, your nose clean and your ear close to the ground. You will see it HERE first.

If you know of anyone interested in coming along, please spread the word for us. We would hate to think someone missed out on such a great time at our retreats simply because they didn't know about it.

Again I will stress that the 'mini' retreat / scrapathon is a no fuss retreat. There are NO bells and whistles like the main retreat. This is not to say that we wont have a great time.... as last year proved it was so relaxing for everyone to kick back and do your own thing with no classes, no pressure, no goodie bags, no frills, no husband, no meals to worry about and no kids. Brilliant!

In other news : another nifty way we can stay in touch with you (and you to e2c events) is facebook. YES - e2c is now on facebook. It is really exciting to see many, many new faces joining from around the country every day! (i dont' think there have been any international girls yet??!) Needless to say we also love seeing our familiar, local girls too 'cause we love you all so much!!

click here if you would like to join our 'group'.

Never fear - this will NOT take the place of the blog. I see it as another vehicle to get our info about the retreat around. This blog is the main train on the railway of e2c info and the facebook page is one of those kalamazoo hand carts... if you follow my analogy.

Anyway there is lots happening behind the scenes so please don't think that just because the blog is quiet that we are all resting on our bottoms. Far from it!!

Also don't forget to say hello if you stop by. We get encouraged to continue the blog and retreats by you... yes YOU!

Tiff - colour challenge

This was perfect colour combo for the stuff I collected from the show a couple of years ago, and it being next in my album of LOs to do. The ticket in the top left corner came out a bit orange but irl its more yellow than orange.

I've also smudged the contact details on the show book.
I kept it pretty plain and very simple except for the corner.

cheers tiff

wow gorgeous detail in the corner Tiff. Quilling is very intricate! Very 'Lou' styled butterflies too.

fabbo.

Fabric challenge - Tiff

Tiff said ...

"My LO in answer to the fabric challenge. I used 4 different types. Can you spot them all??


Journaling says: You had the best day ever at the Cummins Show. You had the biggest smile all day. And you even had a go at whip cracking. Somehow I don't think being in a dress helped with that much."

Great collage of the day to record the memories. Love have you have incorporated the E2C felt flower!! And that looks a bit like some Dear Lizzy flower ribbon undernearth - is that right? I can't wait to get some of that soon - delish!
 
I think I have worked out all the fabrics but I'll leave the guessing to the commenters!!

Trish - colour challenge

Hi Amanda,

thank you so much for you comments on my fabric challenge, talk

about makin a girl blush! So here is my colour challenge, its actually matted on grey not that it looks like it but it is. Like some other girls I don't have orange anything but this photo just fitted perfectly I thought. This sunrise was taken last year at Edillilie, coming home from a nightshift at Coffins. Keep up the great work!!

Cheers Trish


Trish sometimes i think that is the best bit about working night duty - the sunrise AND crawling into bed!

Beautiful colours - the orange sunrise is gorgeous! Putting it on that dark grey card makes it absolutely eyecatching. Love how the trees are sillhoutted in the background or the photo and your rubons seem to mimic that tree line horizon.

Stunning.

Fabric challenge - Trish

Trish said ...

"here is my fabric challenge, I have also challenged myself by

using a photo of me... You all know what I mean I'm sure LOL.

Anyway here it is. I am really enjoying the Blog and sorry I don't post

comments as I should. You girls are doing a great job."

Thank you Trish and what a beautiful photo!

The fabric looks lovely, lots of great stitching and the colours really soft .

I hope we see some more of your layouts soon!! Thank you for joining in on this one!

Fabric challenge - Meredith

I used a pre-ruffled remnant of fabric that I bought a while ago!

Colour challenge - Meredith

Amanda's Colour challenge / Meredith's fabric challenge - Sandra!!

Sandra said ...
"Here is a layout I have just finished which covers both the colour challenge AND the fabric challenge.

The flowers are fabric which came from an old tablecloth...(*thanks Maryanne's Mum!!!*)

I thought they matched the era of the photo perfectly! (late 60's)

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

now onto the housework :-( "


WOW is what I am saying to that Sandra!!! Oh my goodness that is fantastic!! Totally adore those fabric flowers!! Really love the colours too!! The blue and yellow look delicious together!

Absolutely brilliant!!

Amanda's long weekend challenge ...

Okay I have had some correspondence about another challenge for the weekend ...

the challenge is ...

photo in thirds ...

and here is the inspiration ...

Photo taken at a very hip and happening hotel on O'Connell Street, North Adelaide I hear from my sources!!

Looking forward to seeing how this inspires everyone!!

Thank you to our loyal and regular supporters ..  new comers welcomed with open arms!!

Tiff - sketch challenge

And i also had Tiff's sketch for this month waiting for me...great to see everyone has been getting some scrapping done!

Heya Sue.
I've done your sketch challenge today. I've tipped it upside down and matted the journal block before using foam tape to place it above the PP. And have a close look at the button. Its 3D. I used some HS ghost butterflies on top of the butterflies that were already on the button.

cheers chicky

tiff

Love the colours Tiff, and the worn edges with the stitching...looks great!! Great fun photos...the kids look like they are having a great time! The 3D clear button with the butterfly looks really effective! Great take on the sketch!

Thanks for sharing it with us Tiff. xx

Michelle's - sketch challenges

Firstly i want to apologise for been absent this week....just haven't had a spare moment to check my emails or do any posting.

But in my in-box i found Michelle has sent me a couple gorgeous LO's, the sketches from last month and this month!

Hi Sue
Sorry I’m late with this one.
Here is my take on last month’s challenge.
Cheers
Michelle

This Month's:
I just love the colours of this Michelle, so soft, and the hint of inking around the edges blends the colours all in gorgeously!! Love that flower!! And what a cute little face knitting away!!

Last months sketch:
I am glad you decided to send this and show us all....just love it...that chip butterfly swirl is beautiful with another yummy flower there too! Great take on the sketch Michelle.

Thanks for sharing these Michelle. xx