2012 One Little Word - FIND

So... my word 'experience' had too many e's in it so I decided to can it (personally I didn't realise that that most alphas only came with 3)! Instead, I have decided upon 'find', see my title page for album below.

Happy new years everyone, hoping it is to be better one for all xx

Hello my friend

My last layout for 2011 x

A busy year ahead..

I am very excited about 2012. Already I have committed myself to three scrapping projects which will each span the course of the year. I very much needed some sort of creative focus and outlet to keep me 'trucking' along while I get myself in order.

  

Project 366 requires a picture a day for the entire year. My scrap buddy Nic suggested it to me and another scrap buddy Jen, something to keep our creative juices flowing. I did have a go at Project 365 a couple of years ago - but failed miserably. This time, I am DETERMINED to complete it. An added incentive is if I don't, my mates will kick my ass!

  

 My second project is a little 8x8 mixed media album (modeled by a handsome, squinting Rex above) where I am recording my 28 (yes, 28!) new years resolutions. Basically the first two pages has a note to self and a list of the resolutions numbered 1 to 28, then as I achieve each one, I will take a photo, number it and add it to the album.

My third project has nothing to do with Fergus, but the kid does like to pose and I didn't want him feeling left out! The third project is an online tutorial by Ali Edwards called 'One Little Word' (visit the AE blog here). Each month I'll be sent an email with a creative suggestion. My word for 2012 is;

"EXPERIENCE"

As this year I am going to experience so much that I never got to before such as travelling overseas, seeing a game at the G, skydiving... all the things that are on the resolution list!

So experience is the perfect word for me in 2012 :)

KUI August Challenge

August's KUI's August challenge this month was a sketch challenge (sketch below).

This is the group snapshot of all the lovely super clever ladies I met whilst on the 'Scrapaway in WA retreat'. Had so much fun and can't wait to get to the next one xx

Supplies used for the challenge included:

• Kraft and coloured cardstock
• Maya Road chipboard title
• Kaiser pearl and tiny latte alpha
• K&C Smash pad and tape
• Jenni Bowlin pin
• Misc. pin, ribbon, staples and paperclip
• American Craft badge
• Hambly screen print
• My Minds Eye papers for handmade flowers
• Cratepaper papers for handmade flowers
• Machine stitching
• Martha Stewart, Friskars and Stampin Up punches
• Tim Holtz Alterations flower die
• Mounting foam

Wicked the show

Scrapaway in WA layouts...

2 of a kind...

This is my scraplift from the cover of this month's Creating Keepsakes.

KUI July Challenge

July's Kraft It Up (KUI) challenge was an inspiration challenge. The inspiration, 3 cupcakes with baby blue icing, baby pink fondant roses presented on a silver plate.

Materials that I have used on this layout:
Kraft cardstock; paper; tag; paper tissue; Kaisercraft birdcage; Basic Grey woolie bird; Basic Grey fabric brad; pearls; lace; Jenni Bowlin rhinestone button; Dear Lizzy thickers; Sassafrass Lass brad; Jenni Bowlin ticket; Martha Stewart butterfly punch; baby pink embroidery floss; Prima flower; gel pen.

July 1,2,3 Challenge

July's 1,2,3 Challenge

1. the colour "Teal"
2. the word "thing"
3. technique, "create a scene"

I have used a pic of dad (conveniently wearing his teal coloured polo!) with his amazing punt that he crafted and completed in 2008.
The materials used were; white cardstock; sewing pattern; white gesso; Prima flowers; teal embroidery floss; Tim Holtz alpha parts; Jenni Bowlin vintage black stickers; doilies; pastels.

White with 1 - July Challenge

This months WW1 challenge was WHITE + AQUA/TEAL + CHIPBOARD . I knew I'd have to use this picture of our aqua wedding cake!

The materials I used: white cardstock; Bella velvet alphas; Blue Bazaar printed bag; chipboard tag; ribbon; Prima flowers; crochet flower; heshian; pin; Hambly Screen Print; Jenni Bowlin tag; Bella chipboard alphas; Carolee's Creations tiny alpha; Pipe Dreamink Opals; Fancy Pants transparant heart; Lush printed paper; Scrapfx chipboard corner; Martha Stewart punch.

A couple of LO's!

A much needed scrapnight friday night with Nic, Jen and Rach saw me complete two layouts and a card which has now given me some bits to put up onto the blog!
Now I have the bug again, I'm into making up some kits from my goodie stash to take away to our scrap weekend at the end of July - only 5 weeks away!!! :) xx

Blue Bazaar - Layout 3

Layout 3 of 30 - A Special Journey.
I used grey cardstock and Basic Grey Max and Whiskers coordinating pieces.

Blue Bazzar Challenge - April/May 2011

So I am a little behind the eightball with my Blue Bazaar Challenges this time around! This time it is 30 challenges over two months (finishing 31st May).
Two down - 28 to go!

LAYOUT 14 of 30
"Lucky"
I loooove this layout of us girls. I am sure you are going to love it too as it has your favourite colours and daughter in it lol.
Miss you xxx
LAYOUT 9 of 30
"Miss Jedda"
I have actually framed this up for Tanya as part of her Easter present.

Scrap Jacked - April 2011

This month I scrap jacked Sarah's awesome layout - thanks for the inspiration Sarah! :)

I have used; Crate Paper Emma's Shoppe Dresses; October Afternoon Chicken Coop papaer; Ribbon; 7 Gypsies paper; Thickers Felt and Adorn It alpha; Signo pen; Misc christmas tree, lights and button; Handmade embellishment.

Photo: December 2010 - Joel, James, Nan & I.

White With 1 Challenge - April 2011

White With 1 Challenge = White + Olive Green + Twine
I have used; Glimmermist Old Lace; Moon Glow Glitz; Prima Alpha, pearl and flowers; Olive cardstock; misc lace and flowers Jillibean Soup alpha; Anna Griffin butterflies; Button; Twine.

Photo: Circa 1989 - Mum, James and I at the trig point on The Nut!

Kraft It Up Challenge - April 2011

April's KIU challenge was 1,2,3,4,5..

1 piece of Kraft cardstock

2 photos smaller than 6x4

3 different alphas

4 different patterned papers

5 different embellishments

I have used Kraft; MME and misc. paper; Buzz & Bloom Border Line Frills; BG layered pops sticker; Scenic Route alpha; Black Signo pen; White paint; Buckaroo alpha; Tiny chocolate alpha; Hat pin; BG woolie flower; Brad.

Lollipop Ladies Challenge 16 - 1985

The Lollipop Ladies Challenge 16 was Candy Necklace and circles.

I have used an old blown up photo of James and I, Core-dinations cardstock, number embossing folder; misc paper and buttons; Sassafrass Lass banner; Scenic Route Letters; thread, buttons; SEI chiplets.

The Lollipop Ladies March Challenge

The Lollipop Ladies March Challenge this month was 'Ba humbugs' - to use black & white with stripes.

To create my LO I have used; black cardstock; white machine stitching; homemade ribbon flower with button; Making Memories expoxy metal frame, tiny alphas and brad; American Thickers; Heart button; and miscellaneous brad.