Moments of time

Aww- How precious...

2012-03-07T17:14:00.003-08:00

is this pic from way back when? I've been meaning to scrap it for ages. The pic was taken when Jera was a couple of month's old. He spent the first five weeks in hospital as he was so small at birth.
Just 1.5 kg (3lb 5oz for the US girls). Hmm dad had a lot more hair then too.lol Actually it was in a ponytail down the back.

The flowers from MHC are so wonderful with all the texture. I just added a little gesso to the tips.

Such a precious pic.

The lo is one for this month's DT work for Manorhouse Creations. The brief was for a lo with a white background. I added a little TA spray and brushed on some gesso for a misty effect.
PP is all prima.
Flourish with a Bling black jewels and some old DA chipboard I had in my stash.

TFL,
Jenix

REVEAL Day- Flying Unicorn

2012-03-03T12:32:00.001-08:00

So excited to show you these. Today is reveal day at Flying Unicorn. This month's kit is all about ritz.
It's the black dress and tux time! lol I could not believe what I found in my box, so many gorgeous products to create aglam theme. Here's what I came up with.

First up is one of Sienna doing one of her best intense looks. No posing here she just looked dead at the camera with this look. lol She's such a passionate child. No matter what she does she does it with heart.

Did a touch of photshopping.lol Look at those pouty lips. Got those from her dad.

I created these little clay roses to go with the page. Happy to add a tut for these if anyone wants.
Also hand cut some hearts and misted and stickled them for effect.

Now one in b&w of my boy. Such a beautiful smile on this boy's face.

Some of the lovely flowers. This kit is packed full of them.

And here's a very differnt one. Changing up the colour theme here. Here's one in the subtle apricots. I gave this one a vintage look. The pic looks like something from early last century. At first I had it in sepia but it was too much so went with the b/w.

Some of the blooms up close. I just adore those little jewels for the middle.

The flowers are the "Color Me" variety and great for inking and altering.

AND.... here's the amazing Kaisercraft OTP I've been working on. Oh this has to be my fav for sure.

Not sure what it is, a cross between punk and gothic I guess, with wings. LOL

Then I added some little flowers to her dress edges.

Love these flowers and sprayed a little mist on them.

I made all the wings. Love the effect they create.The bodice is made from foam piping and the kit transparency. I punched holes for the lace and threading some twine. The string of beads was a perfect compliment

Sienna and I are fighting over who gets to keep her. lol

Thanks so much to girls at Flying Unicorn for making me so welcome and to Alda for her amazing kit.

Have agreat weekend,

Jenix

Guest at Flying Unicorn.

2012-03-01T10:01:00.001-08:00

Check out this!

http://vintagescrappin.blogspot.com/2012/02/new-march-guest-designer.html?showComment=1330624600481#c3443237656101640720

I'm so thrilled and honoured to be guesting at Flying Unicorn this month.
Thanks so much to Denise for her kind words. Mwaah!

Here's the link to check out this fabulous kit club with wonderful kits. I'm working on mine atm.
http://vintagescrappin.blogspot.com/2012/02/new-march-guest-designer.html?showComment=1330624600481#c3443237656101640720

Reveal day is soon so I better get cracking.
Jenix

OUAS- a sketchy card

2012-03-01T08:49:00.000-08:00

It's challenge time again over at Once Upon a Sketch http://onceuponasketchblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/march-1st-challenge-meet-our-guest.html

This challenge was one I thought about for a long time. I know there's probably lots of things I could have said I do well. We all do. But there's one thing that stood out to me. I 'm good a seeing the funny side of things and my take really was all about that.

Mary Poppins said it so well. "Practically perfect in every way." No self esteem issues there.

Now if only I had a spoon full of magic!

Come and join in our challenge. It's fun and there's great prizes.

Happy scrapping,

Jenix

March 1st Challenge

Journalling Criteria/Theme:

All About Me!

The focus of your journalling and the theme of your layout has to be based on YOU and something/s that you are really good at. Don't be shy! We are all good at something as small or as big as it might be.

Ideas for journalling: being a good mum, cooking, talking, understanding people, organising, cleaning, gardening, studying, computers, fashion, exercising, scrapbooking, good at my job, maths, languages, writing , drawing, painting, photography, running, craft, sewing. Maybe you can talk about an aspect of your personality..your sensitivity, your 6th sense, your patience, your strength or bravery, your ability to stay positive.

Remember that you are allowed to also create a card or altered project based on this sketch and theme and instead of the journalling criteria you need to use a quote.

You MUST combine our journalling criteria with this sketch..

And here's my take on Nadia's sketch.

"Practically perfect in every way" What more can I say! Hee hee.

The things we do for scrapping. It cost me $8 to buy the Butterrick pattern that had this pic on the front!lol

I'm sending it to my sister who is such a perfectionist around the house.
I'm always asking her to visit me so some of it will rub off. lol

Some layering.

Oh she looks so prim and proper, Mrs Stepford!

PS. Thanks to all of you who have been dropping by leaving me a lovely comment. I appreciate it to much. I'm busy working on a couple of projects atm, but promise as soon as I can I'll be dropping in for a visit.

Add a little Flourish with Bling

2012-02-24T11:07:00.000-08:00

I was thrilled to be asked to be Guest Design for February for the Australian Company Flourish With a Bling http://www.flourishwithabling.com.au/store/.

A little while back Lucy one of the owners asked me to do some guest work using their fabulous products. I was so pleased to be featured in their magazine adverts.
This month with the arrival of some of their latest creations I created these layouts as their guest designer.
Check out the blog here: http://www.flourishwithabling.com.au/blog/

"Childhood Days"

Here's a bright one to start your day. lol Love that cute pic of my two, just having fun, from a while ago.
I've used the olive green Chloe Pearl Flourish on this one. I love the way it looks among the MHC flowers and Prima pp blooms.

Such joyful, colours. Oh Spring is coming!!!!

"Life"

This one is really just a statement on everyday life, mixing it up with some mists and paints. A walk along the beach on a cold day. I think my boy is trying to do a James Dean in that jacket. lol

Used FWAB teal Luck Flourish and teal pearls.

"Surf"

Oh how much do I love the rolling surf. It's the place I always went to growing up. There's just something about that wild untamed sea. The pic was taken recently on our Christmas visit. It's the first place the kids wanted to go

FWAB products: Kate's silver corner flourish, Nicky's beach huts and flag banner, Chloe's pearl flourishes in baby blue.

PP is Webster's and some yummy Manorhouse flowers, some I painted the tips.

Those beach huts are so fun!

"Thinking of You"

I also included this card with the FWAB olive green Jack vine and copper pearls.

"We Were Young"

I love it when I get a chance to create a scene. lol. When I saw the BB seat a while back I knew I wanted to create a page around it. This ever so cute pic of my two when they were two had them sitting on an old garden chair and was perfect for the page.
So much FWAB on here: Taylah's toadstools, Lee's tree and grass set, Trent's fence and pink Jasmine lazer flourish.
PP is G45, Webster's and Bo Bunny with some masking and MHC flowers.

Oh they were so cute back then. lol

Those little toadstools are so darn cute.

Life was simple. I think!

Hope you enjoyed my creations and thanks so much to the lovely ladies at Flourish with a Bling.

http://www.flourishwithabling.com.au/blog/

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Jenix

How about a fun comp? GIVEAWAY!!!!!!

2012-02-22T09:43:00.001-08:00

Want a great way to win some gorgeous Manor House Creations flowers?

It's so easy, check out the Manor House Creations blog here http://manorhousecreationsblog.com/2012/02/22/step-x-step-with-jeni-a-giveaway/#comments
for all the details about how you can win.

All you have to do is count the Manor House blooms I've used on this layout and follow the posting instructions.

Here's my layout and the steps I used to create it.
I love mixing it up with different techniques using mixed media to alter the flowers and background to create a splash of colour. I had the idea that I wanted to show a mix of techniques with a variety flowers. So I’ve embossed, stamped, inked, glittered, used perfect pearls, Liquid pearls, gesso and made 3d ones. All are altered. Created the background using, a mask, mists, gesso and splatters of paint.

My Story

STEP X STEP

Step 1. Begin with a selection of Manor House Flowers flowers to alter.

Step 2. Using a variety of techniques such as embossing, inking. Decorate flowers

Step 3. Background was created misting a mask, paint splatters and gesso.

I love how pretty this looks. Sometimes the backgrounds are so nice , it's hard to cover them up.

Here I added a Flourish with a Bling flourish

Now the layers of flowers were added.
Love that Graphic 45 line. It worked so beautifully with the MHC blooms.

Some close ups of the different ways to alter the flowers.

Here 's the lo again completed. The way Sienna is sitting chatting it looked as though she was telling her story to an audience.

PP are G45, Webster's Pages and The Scrap Cake and Prima.

Good luck I hope you win!

Jenix

A card for a friend

2012-02-20T12:22:00.002-08:00

Thought I'd go in the Bo Bunny challenge http://bobunny.blogspot.com/2012/02/card-challenge-tuesday.html with this little card I made using gorgeous Gabi Pollacco's sketch.

Here's my card, made for a dear friend who is struggling with cancer at the moment.
My thoughts are with you.

One of the layering

I just adore the rich orange and yellows in this range of Bo Bunny, Forever fall. Just gorgeous.

Here's my card, made for a dear friend who is struggling at the moment. My thoughts are with you.
Prducts:
Bo Bunny Forever Fall, Forever Fall Dusk
Bo Bunny Winter Joy Rub ons
Bo Bunny Gabrielle Layered Chipboard
Bo Bunny Gabrielle Combo Stickers.

Added a Flourish with a Bling vine and Manor House flower.
Jenix

A New Challenge

2012-02-14T13:38:00.000-08:00

February 15th Challenge - NEW CHALLENGE

Welcome to the new challenge at Once Upon A..Sketch. We are delighted to see so many of you embracing our sister blog Get Creative this month and playing along with our challenge as well as theirs. It's awesome to see how scrapbooking, which is JUST a hobby, can bring together so many people from all over the world.

February 15th Challenge

Have you printed out all those photos from your last holiday or most favourite holiday? We would LOVE to see them and hear all about it. With the theme of holidays for this challenge, we would love to hear about: your favourite holiday of all time or a favourite place you would LOVE to holiday in . Or how about the last holiday you went to? Maybe you have not travelled yet? Then tell us about your DREAM HOLIDAY

Remember that you are allowed to also create a card or altered project based on this sketch and theme and instead of the journalling criteria you need to use a quote.

You must combine our journalling criteria/theme with this sketch.

So here's a layout I did a few weeks ago and it fits the sketch so well I thought they'd be great together.

It's one about how much Sienna loves to be a girl and wear her summer dresses, long before the weather's warm enough.

Some loveliness from Manor House Creations.

Come and join in our challenge. Lots of great prizes to be won too.

Prizes

The winner of this prize will receive this gorgeous kit from Swirlydoos...

Check them all out here.

http://onceuponasketchblog.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/february-15th-challenge.html

Here's a few other layouts for you. They're from the lastest Scrapbooking Creations, Aussie mag.

First three are from a feature I wrote on Mixed Media. Heres' the feature.
Thanks to Nadia for copying this for me.

This one of Jera is simple mm.

Unfortunately I deleted the pic of the whole layout. Duh! I just have some close ups to show.

My gorgeous boy. He's always had a hat fetish.

This one you might remember. It was the reason SC commissioned the feature.
It was for moderate difficulity.

And the third was the one for complex mm.

It's one of my two looking awfully sweet for the camera.

Lots of misting, inking, spraying and paint mediums on this one.

This one was in the same issue for the Colour Team and perfect for show for Valentine's Day.

And on this Valentine's Day. Here's a close up of my two Valentines.

From Sienna's card to me.

I (sic) love u forever

I like you u for always

As long as I'm living

I'll be happy to love you.

LOL Gotta love those precious memories.

Wishing you a day filled with love and suprises.

Jenix

Mixing it up!

2012-01-31T22:30:00.000-08:00

It's the first of the month and that means it's sketch time at Once Upon a Sketch. http://onceuponasketchblog.blogspot.com/ This month there's an interesting switch up.

Over at Once Upon A...Sketch, we are nearing the end of our first year and during this time we have noticed a huge amount of support from many countries around the world and we are incredibly lucky that our challenges are supported by so many people from all different parts of the globe. One of these countries is Greece, and we have come to realise that we receive many entries from such a small country where scrapbooking is so new, so we had a think and decided to team up with another challenge blog based in Greece and run by our very own Irini Liolia called Get Creative. How exciting!! We have decided to become "sister" blogs, because let's face it...most of us scrapping are women and is there anything stronger than a sisterhood? So for this month only, the Design Team from Once Upon A..Sketch are guests over at Get Creative and taking part in their 1st and 15th of the month challenges and the Design Team from Get Creative are guests on Once Upon A..Sketch! Thus a new bond is formed between 2 challenge blogs.

Here is the sketch that the Once Upon A..Sketch Design Team had to follow. It is created by Get Creative Design Team member Elina Katechi.

Here's my take on Elina's sketch.

It's a layout with no title. Sometimes you just don't need them. I did take the key word from the challenge for the Get Creative scrappers.

So head on over to the Get Creative blog to see what the rest of the Design Team created and to find out what prizes etc are up for grabs and then visit Once Upon A...Sketch to see the February 1st challenge.

Some close ups for you.

Some chipboard from Imaginarium Designs.

Don't you just love the vibrant colour in this Manor House flower.

Here we all are up close. A rare pic with me in it.

Wishing you a wonderful day.

Jenix

A Special Page

2012-01-20T09:22:00.000-08:00

LONG overdue, but I wanted to put this up all on it's own.
This was a special page created a little while ago for the lovely Nadia.
Check it all out in her own words.samnadia.blogspot.com
When you go through tough times it's nice to have friends who care, and we all care about you so much.

Nadia took a better pic of it than I did, below.

Some details for you.

I could tell you so much about all the little hidden meanings in my page but thought I'd leave it to stand alone.

Maybe it's just that I'm feeling very homesick at the moment.

Hope you're having a great day.

Jenix

A Manor House Christmas

2012-01-08T14:22:00.000-08:00

I'm back!!!!!!! Hope you've all had a wonderful time and the new year brings all you could wish for.
First, just catching up on some old saved posts that I didn't get a chance to publish.
More to come...

If you love to craft OTP gifts for Christmas, here's some ideas that might give you a spark of creativity.

Merry Christmas.

It's so hard to get an idea of size on this one. It's about 15" x 4". I found the wooden lettering and created a little scene around it.

Added some Bo Bunny signs, some characters, Prima shapes, Christmas trees with working lights and lots of gorgeous Manor House blooms and leaves.

I just adore the large bloom.

The light is on.

Present for you.

A Christmas Ribbon Tree.

Start with a cone shape, add lots of ribbon and decorate.

Stunning flowers! What can I say! Stunning flowers!

A few trinkets hanging

A little bit of holiday magic makes fabulous table peice.

What do you do when your daughter gives you a paper mache spray painted pot painted gold?

Here's what I thought would be a good idea. She was soooo thrilled.

Thanks Manor House for coming to the rescue. lol

I just love these happy summer flowers with their nesting birds.

This picture frame is a gift for my parents. Some new pics of the kids and a group shot. All adorned with Manor House and Webster's. Well what else can you get them?

I added some inking to the pale pink to balance the colour in Sienn's bright top.

Luscious blooms everwhere. The chippie is an old one from Dusty Attic that I gave a whitewash.

Not a fan of being in pics myself. But you can't see that much of me here. lol

It's so hard to get a good family pic. Sienna's sitting in an awkard pic and look at all those fake tatoos. I had no idea she even had them until I saw the pic.

My gorgeous girl, growing up so fast.

My beautiful boy. Such a heartbreaker with that smile.

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS.

Jenix

December- Where did the year go?- OUAS

2011-11-28T13:07:00.001-08:00

I'ts December! I know everyone always says, "Where did the year go?" But where, oh where did those 11 months go?
I'M GOING HOME TODAY!!!!!
Yep that's right, we are off on our 23 hour multi-plane flight.Yikes I hate all that travelling. The older I get the less I cope with those long hauls. I think I've seen way too many disaster shows.
I can't wait to see the surprise on my parents' faces when my two come knocking on their door. My sister is picking us up at the airport but my parents have no idea we're coming.

Here's my contribution to honour the month of December and what I'm looking forward to.

FOR ME IT'S ABOUT REUNION

Our challenge for Dec 1st at Once Upon a Sketch

Check out what the amazing dt have created here. http://onceuponasketchblog.blogspot.com/

Journalling Criteria/theme: The thing I look most forward to in December.

Write at least 2 sentences on what you look forward to in the next month. December is a festive month so your journalling could be about the Christmas season, the holidays, the presents or if you do not celebrate Christmas what does December bring for you that you look most forward to? Note:Your layout DOES NOT have to be about Christmas! It can be about anything December brings.

Other ideas for journalling: an annual holiday or celebration, a specific event such as putting up the Christmas tree or pre Christmas traditions you might have leading up to Christmas, family time, snow covered fields or warmer weather, time off work, school holidays, change of weather, new season fruit.

Great prizes to be won too.

Here's Nadia's fabulous sketch to inspire you. Love this design Nadia.

My take:

"THIS CHRISTMAS"

I'm so looking forward to these girls getting together again. This is the last pic of all the girl cousins together, taken Christmas 5 years ago. Each girl is the daughter of one of my siblings. L-R Amelia is my older sister's, Sienna is my girl, Alice (now a stunning 21 year old, who hated her gorgeous curly hair at that age) is my younger sister's, Emily is my younger brother's and Laura is my older brother's daughter.

How funny is this? This is a page I did last year at this time for Webster's Page Gdt.

It works so well with Nadia's design.

Back to this year's close ups.

Lots of cutting.

Journalling reads: "It's been five years since these cousins have been together. Five years of growing and changing. This December, it's going to be fabulous when they all catch up again.

We're all looking forward to a wonderful reunion this Christmas, 2011"

I popped out all the girls in the front.Looks great IRL.

"Who's that knocking at my door?" Anyone remember Men at Work?

That's what my parents will be saying. lol

I'm not sure how much access I'm going to have over the next few weeks, so I want to wish you all a very

Merry Christmas from
MY HOME AND HEART TO YOURS!
Jenix

Here's some of the fabulous prizes to be won.
We welcome a BRAND new sponsor to our blog this month!

Handmade By Suzanne

One lucky person will receive this prize from Handmade By Suzanne!

Tim Holtz Alterations Embossing Folder Set (Collage)

And one lucky person will win this..

A set of My Mind's Eye 6 x 6 paper pads in 4 different collections

Catching Up- A long one.

2011-11-16T13:23:00.001-08:00

It's catch up time. There just doesn't seems to be enough of any time at the moment. I'm so far behind in my blog drops ins. Thanks to all of you who are still dropping by visiting me. I really do appreciate it. I'm hoping next week after all my commitments are finished I'll have time to drop in on you.

Been meaning to post the new challenge that's up at Once Upon A Sketch.

This is such a wonderful design. I reckon it's one of my favs so far from the lovely Nadia. The dt girls have done an awesome job showing their fabulous talents off as women and their creative talents as scrappers.
Heres what you can win.

A fabulous chipboard collection for 1 randomly chosen winner by Imaginarium Designs.

A stunning collection of goodies to the value of $25.00 to one randomly chosen winner from The Chip Chop Shop

The winner of this challenge receives this embellishment collection from BasicGrey's Jovial fabulous Christmas line.

We're off on our big trip in exactly two weeks. Yikes. I haven't even thought about packing. Although the kids are started. Their suitcases are sitting in the living room and each day they seem to add a little more. Pretty cute really. It'll be the first time in five years that all my family will be together. We're all so excited. Hoping we don't give my parents heart attacks when they see everyone. lol

Here's the lastest one I did with the Summer flower collection over at Manor House Creations.
Papers are all from The Scrap cake. Once again wishing you some summer sunshine.

Not the clearest pic of Sienna taken by her bro. But the pose makes me smile and sometimes it's nice to scrap the imperfect ones. The pic was taken on a camping trip where they were have so much fun playing and snapping pics of each other.

The clothes line reminds me of the ropes strung between the trees at the campsites.

Here's some early Christmas los too. They're in this month's Scrapbook Creations magazine. The Colour Team were all given different colours to scrap for the Christmas feature. I was lucky I scored the easy colours- red and blue. We were allowed a second colour used minimally and neutral colours of b/w and beige to compliment.

Ok does anyone see something that doesn't belong in this pic? lol

Most of the pp is last years Bo Bunny. When you scrap for Christmas features it's usually 4 months ahead and most of the new Christmas lines aren't out.

I used so of my left over dt stash from Dusty Attic for these adorable little houses.

Here's my two looking ever so cute and cuddy for a Christmas pic on Christmas day last year. It's the best day to get smilie pics. lol

To use the words taken from the lo, "May health, peace and sweet content be yours," dear friends.

Jenix

A Little Bit of Sunshine

2011-11-03T10:04:00.000-07:00

Ok so I know there's lots of you in the north thinking summer is a lifetime away. But it wasn't that long ago when the days were long, the nights were warm, school was out and camping and beach days ... I know it's sad isn't it? lol I'm such a summer devotee. Give me a summer's day every day.
Oh yes, I enjoy the autumn walks and crisp morning air and that first snow fall... but I'm over it after about a week!!!
So here's some summer sunshine for you.

CREATED FOR MANOR HOUSE CREATIONS

That little bikini at the bottom makes me laugh.

The pic was taken a few years ago on the beach at Surfer's Paradise, Aus, as my two spent hours combing the beach for shells.

Such gorgeous blooms.

The pp is all from The Scrap Cake. Manor House is the Aus distributer for TSC so we get to play with their lovely products.

These adorable little houses are from Flourish With a Bling. I just love them. For those of you wondering what they're all about, on some of the foreshores in Australia we have these wooden little sheds that were build in the 1920's and 30's. They were used by families to store their summer boats and equipment.

Here's a pic of one of the beaches near where I grew up, in Melbourne. They're now protected for their historical value and everyone paints them bright colours.

Another lo? I find I don't scrap nearly as many pics of my gorgeous boy. Scrapping seems to focus so much on the pretty girlie pages. So here's one of my handsome son. Lots of flowers on his los too.

Thankful For You

This boy of mine has such a beautifully smilie face.

Flourish with a Bling's lovely Jack' Vine

Added some chipboard from Imaginarium Designs for a touch of nautical

Love that cute little hot air balloon

More blooms and the pp is all Webster's.

Oh the sun is just peeking through the clouds, I betta get out there. LOL

Have a great day.

Jenix

WHY SCRAP?- Once Upon a Sketch

2011-11-01T11:32:00.000-07:00

Here's the lastest at Once Upon a Sketch!

Why do you scrap and when did you start?

This is my layout. I've had this pic of Sienna for a while and always wanted to scrap it but never quite found the right reasons. Then when I read this topic I thought it's perfect. Now you might be wondering how come? I could think of heaps of reasons why I scrap, the main reason being 'cause I just have the need. to create. IYKWIM.

But it's also to capture all those special moments. The ones that are spontaneously caught in a pic. Oh sure we all have lots of posed pics for birthdays and celebrationS but I love these pics. The ones that are random, and I was going to say caught on film but, that's pretty outdated these days.

This is one of those moments. Her nose crinkles, her dimples pop out and Sienna lets out the most infectious joyous laugh. She throws her head back and thoroughly enjoys the moment. A wonderful pic!
I could have done without the gum. lol

The lovely chipboard is all from our sponsor Imaginarium Designs...

and the stunning flowers are from the new summer collection at Manor House Designs. Added a touch of gesso.

My journalling reads: In 1995 I opened a window. (I guess most people would say a door but I've always been a scrapbooker from the time I was child. So the window seemed more appropriate. lol)
I am telling our story...capturing precious moments in time to explore, to create: Destination Art.

Here's our challenge for November 1st. Just upload here: http://onceuponasketchblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/november-1st-challenge.html
We love checking out everyone's takes on Nadia's fabulous sketches. And the prizes are amazing.

November 1st Challenge

Journalling Criteria: This time you need to journal at least 
2 SENTENCES on WHEN you started scrapping and WHY?
You MUST combine our journalling criteria with this sketch.

Prizes
How would you like to be our Guest Designer for December? This is the challenge where you have the chance to win a spot on our design team for the whole upcoming month simply by winning this challenge. As well as being our Guest Designer, the first placed winner as chosen by the Design Team will win this prize..

The complete October kit from Swirlydoos kit club.

This kit is simply stunning. It includes the captivating Vintage Blue line from Glitz Designs, papers, flowers, wood flourishes and rub ons from Kaisercraft, Prima Resin Old Window, Maya Road wooden spools and pearl pins and much much more.

This time we also have 2 prizes to give away to RANDOMLY chosen people!

The first prize for one randomly chosen winner will receive a mixture of products from "the chip chop shop" to the value of $25.00 plus postage.
Our other randomly drawn winner will receive the gorgeous Webster's Pagespaper collection Ladies and Gents which includes 1 sheet of alphas, 1 die cut paper, 1 vellum paper, and 6 sheets of patterned paper.

Now who wouldn't want to win one of these awesome prizes!

Thanks for dropping by,
Jenix

All Hallows

2011-10-29T22:34:00.000-07:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN !

Crafted for Manor House Creations

Ok so if you're from Aus or Europe, you're wondering what all the fuss is about. I remember growing up thinking I wish we celebrated Halloween - all those free lollies! What kid doesn't want that kind of celebration!

When your dh is Canadian you take on some of his celebrations. How funny is this story? When our kids were little we used to give our friends lollies so they could give them to our kids when we dropped in on Halloween night. lol

One year when we lived up in Darwin, we couldn't get an orange pumpkin at that time of year, so we improvised and painted green ones orange.

This is my Halloween crafting this year. Well this, a gift for my son, and of course making costumes.

All Hallows comes from the original name for Halloween. Most people think of it as a pagan festival. Well most kids just think of it as a candy festival! But it's origins are based on the Christian belief of all souls rising from the dead which is Nov 2nd.

On to the project, lol

I found the wooden houses in Walmart and thought (like all scrapbookers do) hmmm I think I can do something with that. lol Well many hours later this was the result. I can't help myself. I'm just one of those who love all the little details.

The houses were all black before I started. On this one I used brick red crackle paint. Flowers and leaves are all from the new summer collection at Manor House Creations.

Trim is Webster's, Family plaque is Bo Bunny, Dusty Attic chipboard piece.

These little flowers are gorgeous. I love the inked edges. Just added a light touch of paint to the leaves.

The pirate (Jera's costume from two years ago) house all locked up with a DA gate and letter box.

On this one I used textured fibre paste and rub paint. It has a great weathered look IRL.

This lovely flourish is from Flourish With a Bling and worked as a perfect vine on the ghost house.

I love this pic of Jera sitting so proudly on the tractor with all those wonderful pumpkins.
Sienna was a fairy a couple of years ago.

I kept the witch black to give the appearance of a silhouette.

This is Jera's costume this year, minus the moustache. He's the "Ghost of Moustaches Past." I know you're probably thinking what on earth!!! One of the characters from the show Wizards of Waverly Place dressed as this. At least it was an easy costume. lol

Found these cute little skulls and crossbones.

I'll finish with these gorgeous blooms from Manor House in the sunlight.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN for the 31st to all those of you who celebrate.
Have a great scrapping week if you don't.

I'm off to check in on your blogs.I've been so busy crafting lately, I just can't get enough time in the day.
Thanks for dropping by.
Jenix

Castaway

2011-10-13T19:41:00.000-07:00

This is my latest layout out today for Manor House Creations using their gorgeous flowers.

Lots of textured paint, fiber paint, gesso, Perfect Pearls, inks and mists to create an arty concoction for my background.

Castaway was the thought that came into my mind when I saw this pic. Couldn't you just sail away?

Here's the pic. Isn't that a gorgeous sunset! The water really did have that wonderful reflection.

Some lovely Manor House Creations flowers with a touch of Perfect Pearls and glimmermist.

Imaginarium Designs chipboard words and frame.

Some canvas as a backdrop for the pic. I love the way it takes colour so beautifully and adds so much texture.

Casting a net. Flourish With a Bling flourish to add some bling. lol

Thanks for stopping by. I really appreciate your comments and love reading them.

Have a great weekend.

Jenix

Join me in a BLOG HOP - Scrap That!

2011-10-07T08:39:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Scrap That! October “Bella Rosa Kit” Reveal Blog Hop! Try saying that a few times quickly. lol

*Scrap That! October “Bella Rosa” Blog Hop Reveal at www.scrapthatchat.blogspot.com -
MANY PRIZES up for grabs and a surprise guest designer! (that's me!)

If you have just arrived here from

Dusty Attic - http://dustyattic.ning.com/ you are in the correct place! If not, head back to the Scrap That! www.scrapthatchat.blogspot.com blog for the blog hop order and links.
Here's the hop order.
Scrap That! - http://scrapthatchat.blogspot.com/
Dusty Attic - http://dustyattic.ning.com/
Jeni O’Connor - http://jocmomentsoftime.blogspot.com/ YOU'RE HERE!!!
Karen- http://agirlsscrapobsession.blogspot.com/
Lisa - http://kaye2222.blogspot.com/
Robin - http://robinshakoor.blogspot.com/
Shona - http://suchawonderfulmess.blogspot.com/
Vicky - http://simplypaperandcreativity.blogspot.com
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Today, as Guest Designer for October at Scrap That, I'd like to share my layouts created with the "Bella Rosa" kit, featuring the lovely Prima Romantique line. But, before you read on you might need a coffee or tea. lol It's a long post!

"FAIRY FOLK"

Growing up one of my favourite stories was "The Magic Faraway Tree." A wonderful book about how three kids climb a tree and find magical lands at the top. It's funny how childhhod stories can leave such a lasting impression on us. I'm sure a lot of my storybook scrapping is drawn from those memories.

There's something about this tree from Prima that is reminiscent of that childhood magic.

I had some great pics of my kids playing around and climbing trees that were perfect for this little world.

The background was all created from tissue paper, gesso, textured paste and mists. I'll add a little tutoral on this in the next few days if you'd like to check back.

An old book page, from some kids books that I found at the local second hand bookshop, was a perfect embellishment.

This next layout I created using the fabulous sketch from ScrapThat dt member the amazing Robin.

http://robinshakoor.blogspot.com/

Such a great sketch to work with. Thanks Robin.

"TIME FOR US"

This layout was made with only the contents of the lovely "Bella Rosa" kit.

Not far from us is a stunning place, Linden Gardens, that has the most wonderous nature gardens. The flowers and grounds are just amazing. You can wander through the gardens with little streams running through or just relax and enjoy the beauty. Most Sundays we try to set aside as family day. It's a day when we just have "time for us."

Here's Robin's sketch.

Here's some close ups

The clock came from the Prima packaging.

Jera was actually whispering silly things in Sienna's ear.

I love a beautiful flower garden.

"CHANGING COLOURS OF NATURE"

"Changing colours of nature" title is a play on words. Love the colours that nature gives us and Sienna's nature... well lets just say it's always changing. You'd never think so looking at that sweet face. lol

The Dusty Attic sweet pea border was swapped for this scroll. Otherwise everything is from the "Bella Rosa" kit.

I love stamping a script stamp just about anywhere. Here I used it on the edges of the flowers. Added a little ink to the flower edges too.

The bling adds such a lovely touch.

"GYPSY COUNTESS"

Did anyone notice the spelling of the word Gypsy is Gypsey in this? Maybe it's an old way of writing it.

(Kelly if you're reading this I'm sure you'll know. lol)

Such a thoughful look on my dd's face. She's continues to face quite a few challenges in life. One of them is eczema which she battles with on her face. You can see it here on the left side.

This layout was created from my extra bits in the kit. And I still have enough to create another layout.

- The large flower was created from the gluber, so easy to use. All the flowers are from the kit. I converted them into a vine with some florist wire.

-The background is a serviette/napkin that I sprayed and mod podged. The little butterflies, I punched out (used them on the other layouts) and used the negative side as a stencil and inked them on the page.

-Then added some gauze to give it a more ethereal look. For the life of me I couldn't find muslin anywhere around here. But this time of year is great for Halloween decorations and they're fabulous for adding to layouts.

Gluber flower

That little gate is actually the plastic overlay from the stamp, it doubles as a transparency.

The chippies are all from Dusty Attic. I was on their 2010 dt so I'm lucky to still have some pieces in my stash. Love that little bird bath.

A blooming vine. So easy to create and transforms your flowers.

THEN...

I went and changed the pic.

I know I'm crazy. I'm a terrible fiddler. lol. I asked a couple of friends and they like the first one best. I just love the sun's glow in this. What do you think? Oh added some pearls too.

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Here's the gorgeous kit that thse were all created from.
"BELLA ROSA"

October “Bella Rosa” Contents List:

Prima Romantique Collection of Papers
Creative Imaginations IOD - Provencial - Provencial
Creative Imaginations IOD - Provencial - Bordeaux
Creative Imaginations IOD - Provencial - Jolie
Bazzill Basics Cardstock - Chiffon / Leapfrog / Wheat
Prima Romantique Alphas - may be substituted for other Prima Alphas
Prima Blossom Branches - Pistachio
Prima Say it in Crystals Strip
3 Prima Cottage Blossoms - Baby Blue
12 Prima Romantique Avon Roses
6 Prima Athena Flowers - Pink
Ranger Liquid Pearls - Buttercup
Dusty Attic Sweet Pea Border DA0593
4 two inch Cosmo Cricket Glubers
1 Length of Crocheted Lace

Embellishment Add -On Kit Contents
Prima Bengal Blooms - Mauve
Prima Romatnique - Flower Market
Kaiser Craft paper Blooms - Dusty Pink

There are THREE prizes to win, and THREE ways for you to enter.

We have THREE prizes up for grabs:
A Dusty Attic Prize Pack - generously provided by Jennifer Hedger owner of DA
A Scrap That! Paper Crafting Kit
A Scrap That! Store Gift Certificate
Read on to learn THREE ways you can win!

HOW TO PLAY ALONG.

First of all, you will need to visit all EIGHT blogs and leave a comment on each blog :)

**This is important so we know you have been to all the blogs **. (Please note: Dusty Attic does not have a blog but just follow the link leave a comment on the forum thread in their community.) Dusty Attic will choose a comment winner from their forum.

If you want to enter to win the Grand Prize of a Scrap That! Paper Crafting Kit, then head over to our COMMUNITY for details on our monthly challenge. The challenge will run from October 7th to October 24th so you have LOTS of time to post your creations. You can enter as many times as you like. You do not need to be a subscriber to participate. The more entries, the more chances you have to win!

“Use Your Scrap That! Stash Challenge - featuring the "Bella Rosa" Sketch. Create a layout using the sketch from this months "Bella Rosa" kit. You must use 50 percent Scrap That! products either from a kit or from the store in order to qualify. So dig into your Scrap That! goodies and lets see your creations!
Finally, if you post our blinkie on your blog you will be entered to win a Scrap That! Store Gift Certificate - super easy right? Just post a link to your blog on the Scrap That! Blog so we can come visit :).

We hope you all had good fun hopping with us today, thank you so much for playing along! Watch the Scrap That! newsletter on October 22nd to see if you are one of the lucky winners!

Next hop along the way, head to :

Karen- http://agirlsscrapobsession.blogspot.com/
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Thanks to the Scrap That team for their gorgeous "Bella Rosa" kit and for having me as October Guest Designer.

Thanks so much for dropping by too. If you're new and following the blog hop please become a follower and drop back again.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Jenix

Guest Designer at SCRAP THAT

2011-10-04T09:56:00.000-07:00

I'm so thrilled to tell you all that I'm the October Guest at Scrap That. http://scrapthat.ning.com/forum/topics/meet-our-guest-designer-jeni-o-connor
What a privilege to be asked. Please if you get a chance, I'd love you to come on over and "hi" to me.

Scrap That has the most gorgeous kits in scrapping. Lori, the owner, puts together a fabulous array of pp and embellies, and they're Canadian based.
She also has some of the most wonderful designers on the team. The girls have always amazed me by the way they creatively use their kits. So inspiring!

Here's a peek at the reveal coming up this Friday.

Here's a look at my peeks up close.

Come and join in the fun of the blog hop this Friday at Scrap That. There's some great prizes to be won too!

Jenix

A Sketchy Kinda Day

2011-10-01T09:24:00.000-07:00

and that's not just the weather, which is awfully sketchy today.

Sketches are everywhere these days. It wasn't so long ago I never really gave a second thought to using a sketch when I scrapbook. But I've absolutely been converted. Not just 'cause I belong to the team at Once Upon a Sketch. I just love having a plan. It's makes scrapping so easy when you have an idea where you're heading. The beauty of it is, it's just a starting point and from there everyone has their own scrappy perspective.
Ok enough of me monologuing. Here's the lastest at OUAS for Oct 1 challenge. http://onceuponasketchblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/october-1st-challenge.html

October 1st challenge

Journalling Criteria: WRITE 2 noteworthy (to you anyway) events of the past week. Your journalling can be as long as you wish. There is NO limit to how much journalling you include but in order to qualify as a winner for this challenge, we must see AT LEAST 1 SENTENCE of journalling on WHY each event was noteworthy.

Here's my interpretation.

I kept pretty close to Nadia's fabulous sketch.

The pic of Sienna is the one on the left side of the page. I flipped it to give the idea of different directions. There's bits and pieces from lots of differect companies. The tree, I cut from the new Prima Romantique line. The stencil is a Crafter's Workshop one. They're fabulous.

That cute little chipboard girl and alpha are from Imaginarium Designs.

Journalling is all about how this year my two went to separate schools for the first time. Sienna has always relied on her "younger, bigger brother" as she likes to call him. Mind you that 2 mins makes all the difference to her.This year she has to walk home on her own. I struggle with that everyday as she's not one of those street wise type of kids. Just yesterday she was late home. When I asked her what she was doing she said, "Throwing stones in the river." Then said I thought I'd better leave when I noticed no one was around. Yikes!

Our solution was to get them walkies talkies (oh I know a mobile/cell phone is what every kid wants but these old fashioned devises work well and don't have any on going costs, lol). Now they talk to each other on the way home from their schools.

Manorhouse Creations lovely blooms with a touch of ink.

Love these stencils and aren't those girls so cute.

Lots of prizes to be won girls so come and show us your lo.

Prizes

How would you like to be our Guest Designer for November? This is the challenge where you have the chance to win a spot on our design team for the whole upcoming month simply by winning this challenge. As well as being our Guest Designer, as chosen by our Design team, you will also receive.....

This fabulous collection from the amazing Nikki Sivils

Our second placed winner will receive these beautifully, handcrafted embellishments from
Bibby's One Of A Kind

It's 6 months since OUAS started and it has become such a fabulous place to visit for inspiration, join in the sketchy fun and even win a great prize.

From our leader Nadia...

"Since it is our 6 months anniversary, I would like to send out some prizes of my own to 3 lucky RANDOMLY DRAWN winners. These will be something from me, Nadia, but at this point I will keep them a surprise."

BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE!!! Don't you hate those ads.

FROM MANOR HOUSE CREATIONS

Our very first sketch competition http://manorhousecreationsblog.com/

From the MHC blog:

"Thanks to the wonderful Monika, we have our very first sketch competition for you to enter. Just email us your version of this skecth using any of the TSC paper collections or Manor House Creations flowers to enter."

What a gorgeous sketch.

Here's Monika’s fabulous layout. I love the size she creates in.

That's it from me on this rainy Oct 1st day.

Have a good one girls and Happy Scrapping!
Jenix

Reveal - Manorhouse Creations

2011-09-26T10:23:00.000-07:00

Today's my reveal day over at Manorhouse Creations. http://manorhousecreationsblog.com/

Here's one of the first layouts I created for the dt using Manorhouse flowers and Scrapcake "Bright Side of Life." That title from Scrapcake always makes me smile. Anyone else a Monty Python fan from way back when? I just can't help humming that tune.

The pic is one dh caught of Sienna giving me a kiss a couple of years ago. It's acutally a group shot and she just reached over and spontaneously and gave me a sweet kiss.

Aren't these flowers just stunning? Soooo beautiful. I love the two tones. They give such depth to the blooms.

This embellie I created using a frame from Imaginarium Design, embossed it and added some Bo Bunny metal to the middle. I love the olde world look to it.

Lovely rich colour. I've got a thing for feathers atm.lol. I just keep adding them to all my pages.

The flourish is a guest piece from Flourish With A Bling. I just love the wayit added such gorgeous bling to the page.

I've used Imaginarium Designs chipboard for the title and the flourishes are inked and Utee applied to give the lovely glossy look.

Please if you get a chance come on over and say "Hi" to me at Manhorhouse. I'd really appreciate it.

http://manorhousecreationsblog.com/

Thanks so much for visiting and for your sweet comments.

Jenix

A Peek

2011-09-22T10:23:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to move my blog back to the future.

I really have been scrapping away. Just can't show you much at the moment. Here's a couple of peeks.
the first two are for Manorhouse Creations. My reveal day is Monday 26. Please come on over and say hi.

Love those beautiful blooms.

I'm watching. lol

I also been working on some mixed media stuff. Just playing here with some textured backgrounds.

Hope you're all well and happy scrappin'

Thanks for popping in.

Jenix

CHALLENGE- A Visit to the Archives

2011-09-16T10:14:00.000-07:00

                        COME WITH ME FOR A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE.

I was challenged by the lovely Gybogi http://scrapingthemoment.blogspot.com/  from Hungary, to a game called "from what a beetle comes." It makes a fun translation lol The challenge is to display my first layout. I started out in scrapping 15, yep 15 years ago! Can't believe it really. My first layouts are so funny to look back on. I'm sure my kids could do a better job.

Sadly I don't have access to them as they're in storage. So I did the next best thing and found some of my old layouts on line at one of the on-line shops where I used to be on the design team. Luckily I found these still in the gallery. They're all from about 5 years ago. I think there's still plenty of similaries to my style today. I'd love to know which one is your favourite.

                                                   So here we go.lol
The first two were layouts I did using my waxing technique. This first one I altered the pic before waxing. The technique is a bit rough on this one. The theme was to scrap a page about what your legacy would be when you're gone.

Journalling: They are my eyes to see

They are my voice to speak

They are my heart to love

They are the very best of me

They are my legacy.

I love this one of Jera throwing stones. I did it on a canvas. Love the wax effect on the water and rocks.

The theme for this one was "My Home"

My journalling reads: No bricks and mortar will ever hold my heart.

No material possessions will ever be my love.

Wherever my heart is that's my home.

This Christmas pic is 6 years ago. Lots of paper tole on this one. Such a cute pic.

This one was done as an introduction to the team.

Journalling reads: Who am I you may ask! But the answer is not so simple.
I'm many things to many people. A mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend.
I'm a Midife, a Teacher, Astrologer, a Scrapbooker, a humanitarian.
But my greatest achievement and deepest love is as a mother.
Simple really!

This one just because I love that beautiful face and those sweet curls. Got no idea what I was trying to do with the inking at her mouth.lol

OMG this was a family tree one. Showing my arty side, lol. I painted most of this. That pic is hilarious. That's me on the far left with my 3 bros and 2 sisters.

Journalling says it all.

Like a bird perched out on a limb, I have always lived my life to the sound of a different tune... when the wore florals, I wore stripes. (and a terrible spiral perm! OMG)

This one is an album for a series of layouts with reality themes.

Last one I promise. This was to show I could do a white space lo. Love that pic.

So that's it for the trip down memory line.

Now I challenge you all my dear readers.

Please let me know so I can go and laugh right back at ya'. LOL

Have a great weekend.

Manorhouse Giveaway

2011-09-14T22:12:00.000-07:00

Manorhouse Creations are having an amazing give away. 6 free packets of the most stunning flowers!

All you have to do to win, is get your LSS to make an order, email us telling us which store you requested our flowers at sales@manorhousecreations.com & we will send 6 extra packs for you to collect next time you order from, or visit, that store.

This offer is open to both Australian and international customers.

Today was a big day as my first dt package finally arrived filled with the most beautiful MHC blooms and Scrapcake paper lines.

What a great give away. You'll get to see them IRL.

I'll be back soon with some peeks.

On the team- Manor House Creations

2011-09-02T19:03:00.000-07:00

I know three posts in one day is a bit much but I just had to tell you my news.

I am soooo excited to announce that I was selected to be part of the inaugural design team at Manor House Creations. http://www.manorhousecreations.com/

Yay what a cool badge too!

A wonderful team of scrappers from all over the world are lucky to be on the team using the gorgeous products from Manor House Creations.
When I first saw the beautiful blooms from Manor House I fell in love with their amazing colour and texture.
How could you not fall in love with these!
Just think...
Sunshine, blue lagoons and awesome sunsets.

This one needs

a long cold drink on a deserted island.

Soft and delicate bunny tails.

Fresh flowers are always nice

These are called Tango and isn't that a perfect name.

Just add some salsa.lol

Aren't the highlights on these stunning. Bloomin' Beautiful!

Manor House is also the Australian distributer for the Scrap Cake.
Here's some of their fab latest lines.

Thanks so much for the honour to work with you Gai and the MHC team and our gorgeous co-ordinator Nerrida.

Congrats too to the design team members. Special mention to my dear friend Gerry http://gerryscrafts.blogspot.com/ This is the third time we've crossed paths as part of a design team.
I hope there'll be many more.

Can't wait to get scrapping with these jewels.
Jeni xx

OUAS- Sept 1st Challenge

2011-09-02T18:21:00.000-07:00

It's challenge time at Once Upon a Sketch http://onceuponasketchblog.blogspot.com/
So here is our September 1st challenge...

Journalling Criteria : A memorable year - Your title must be a year, and you must journal at least 2 lines on why this year is memorable for you. Examples: the year you got married, the year you graduated, the year you moved to a new house/country, the year you started a new job, the year your child was born, the year you lost someone dear. Your journalling can be in any language and any format (written, typed etc)

You must combine our journalling criteria with the following sketch...

Here's my take on Nadia's amazing sketch. She really has a talent for design creations.

"2000" This was the year I finally became a mum.

After many years of trying and a lot of heartache. We finally had our sweet baby twins.

There's also a message hidden in there to a lovely lady.

She knows who she is.

I kept pretty close to the sketch, just adding a circluar frame with the Melissa Frances pp. It's worked so beautifully with the Bo Bunny.

My two line journalling uses part of the fabulous chipboard by Imaginarium Designs http://imaginariumdesigns.blogspot.com/ who are wonderful sponsors of Once Upon a Sketch,

"A Mother's love lasts a lifetime. My love lasts an eternity."

Yep that's a pic of me! OMG that look on my face makes me laugh. I remember the photographer saying look protective. And my sweet little baby is Jera. He still looks much the same after all this time. lol

The chippies are just so beautifully detailed. Here I've used the frame and after painting and spraying, I applied a script stamp. I love that look on chipboard. Also the lovely butterflies. On them I used chalk ink in two colours, applied some perfect pearls to the edges with stickles and added liquid pearls to the centres.

I love the look of those fab feathers. A perfect colour match and great texture.

The corner is also from Imaginarium.

Flourish with a Bling have some gorgeous bling. I've added the fabulous flourish here.

http://www.flourishwithabling.com.au/store/

I also want to mention this beautiful ribbon. It was sent on a birthday card to me from the sweetest, most delightful scrapper Romy. http://www.scrapstuffandmore.blogspot.com/ This girl really is special!

It was such a perfect match for my lo.

Thanks Romy hun xx.

So come on over and join us. We love seeing what you create and you never know you might just win one of the wonderful prizes.

And a word of thanks for our amazing OUAS sponsors. They do such a fabulous job each fortnight. Every two weeks for all you girls who don't use that word. LOL.

SPONSORS

3ndypapir is a tiny, Norwegian design company.

Owner and designer Gudrun Loennecken creates all the whimsy, vintage patterned papers. These papers are perfect for all paper lovers: cardmakers, scrapbooker and all papercrafters.

It is all designed and printed in Norway on heavy weight, high quality paper

Our web adress is: http://3ndypapir.blogspot.com/

PRIZES

How would you like to be our Guest Designer for October? This is the challenge where you have the chance to win a spot on our design team for the whole upcoming month simply by winning this challenge. As well as being our Guest Designer, as chosen by our Design team, you will also receive a set of the brand new collection of 3ndypapir. Here is a sneak peek of the collection you will be receiving directly from this Norwegian company.

There will also be 2 randomly chosen winners this time.

The first random winner will receive this Prima flower pack.

The other random winner will win this set of 4 complete Inkadinkado Stamps

As if you haven't had enough of me in one day. I have one more surprise to announce so stay tuned...

Thanks too for popping in on me.

Jenixx

I'M HERE! (said in my best poltergeist voice)

2011-09-02T17:31:00.000-07:00

I'm back! It's just been one of those more that crazy times in life when you have too much going on.
I've been scrapping a bit for some up coming feature for Scrapbook Creations. And I've just been busy with life. You know how it gets.

This last week, I've been away camping. Even managed to find a few moments to scrap a lo in my tent. Now that's a sickness for you. lol
Here's the layout I created. It did it for the Webster's Pages Aug challenge. I've also included some fabulous products from two Aussie companies.
It's a lo celebrating my kids recent graduation. Sienna looks so grown up in her black and white and Jera...no I didn't bribe hime to wear the hat and tie. He honestly has a bit of a thing for both. He was recently gifted some ties and told me he now has one for every day of the week.lol. As for the hats he has quite a selection. Gotta laugh at kids idiosyncrancies.

Flourish With a Bling asked me to do some guest work for them and sent me their brand new additions. This ever so cute banner is one of them. Check them out here http://www.flourishwithabling.com.au/store/

I've also been so lucky to work with the gorgeous Aussie chipboard company Imaginarium Designs http://imaginariumdesigns.blogspot.com/ as part of my DT work with Once Upon a Sketch http://onceuponasketchblog.blogspot.com/ Here I've used the intricate butterfly and I just adore the scripted word title.

I have HEAPS of blogs and way too many fabulous los to catch up on.

I'll try and pop in on all of you lovely friends.

Take care,

Jenixx

It's a PERFECT Day... OUAS

2011-08-01T11:10:00.000-07:00

How do you begin to describe a perfect day let alone scrap it? I really had to think about this one.

I think there are perfect moments that you want to hold to so tightly they take your breath away.
Like the first moment you catch a glimpse of that screaming, precious face thrust into your arms, or that time you feel your heart jump a beat in love ...but a whole day?

Here's the lastest sketch over at Once Upon a Sketch from the lovely Nadia. We'd love to see you join in the challenge. Some fabulous prizes to be won too.
AUGUST 1st CHALLENGE

Journalling Criteria: Finish this line "A PERFECT DAY IS....." . Your journalling has to be at least 2 lines long, and with the theme of a whatever a perfect day for you is or a perfect day that you have had already e.g. a birthday, a holiday, a childhood memory, a wedding day, graduation day etc. Your journalling can be ANY type : handwritten, typed, etc...

You MUST combine our journalling criteria with this sketch...

...and my take on it

That's when I thought hmmm... isn't it all THOSE moments that make up the perfect day.

Journalling: How do you capture a perfect day?

                                                It's the feel of the warm sun against your face.
                                                The sound of a child's laughter ringing in the air.
                                              The taste of hot baked bread fresh from the oven
                                        The soft, sweet smell of a new born baby sleeping in your arms.
                                           The sight of a glowing, red sunset, lighting the night sky.
                                                              And knowing
                                                                       you are
                                                                              loved.

It's a bit bright and in your face with colour. lol.

I just love this pic of Sienna. It was a cool day. She's a funny bird, she always dresses like it's summer even in winter, lol.

The sun came out from behind the clouds and was warming her face. So she started dancing.

So beautiful, so spontaneous, so joyful... ahhhh to be a child again.

And some close ups.

The fence is from Flourish with a Bling http://www.flourishwithabling.com.au/store/ . I cut it up and added it in two sections on either side of my page. I used a black marker to out line the stitching on it.

A funny story about that black netting. I went out to dh's shed. Not something I do often for fear I'll never come back. On the floor was a huge roll of lightweight mesh. I figured he wouldn't miss just a little.lol

I do love birds and use them often on my los... and my blog lol.

The blooms are all handmade. Some are mine and some from a dear friend Pauline.

Ok so some of you asked for details on the background. Here it is before I started adding all the extras.

It was an old Fancy Pants pp that I had in my stash. Using a pp that has a distinctive patterns makes a great backdrop when you add paint, textured paint, gesso and other mediums.

I added some masking with mists over the paintwork.

Next time I promise I'll show it in steps.

Thanks again as always for coming to visit and your kind thoughts.

I try and visit you too but I'm having some computer problems. It's called children playing on websites that pick up too much spam.

Have a lovely week.

Jenix

Just because...

2011-07-22T19:20:00.000-07:00

Most of the time when I sit down to scrap I have a purpose. Actually, I hardly ever sit down. If I do I'm usually on the floor 'cause I've made a mess everywhere else. I usually have a challenge or a deadline to meet and hardly ever scrap... just because. Hmmm now that sounds like a good name for a challenge.

So yesterday I sat on the floor and just played because I felt like it.
I dug out some cardstock, some embellies and a lovely tree from Aus company http://www.flourishwithabling.com.au/store/ and created some textured backgrounds and this lo. You'll see more of these painted backdrops in my next few los.
Here's the first one.

I guess I really should have taken pics along the way to show the steps. I promise to next time if anyone is interested. The cardstock here was off white. I used a mix of distress inks to the base and some touches of gesso to give it texture and shading. On the right I used a Prima mask but I moved it slightly as I sprayed to give it a watercolour appearance. IYKWIM.

On the left I used the outline of some bricks by Dusty Attic. Chipboard can be a great mask too.

I've also used a Prima stamp for the inked hexagons.

For the flowers I used a mix of Copics and ink to give them depth.

The pp is all Webster's.

Here's some close ups.

This one shows the blurring of the mask in the background.

Jera was eyes down searching for wildflowers for his grandfather's grave on a visit to the cemetry.

Bloomers in the tree

This lovely tree piece is from the Australian company, Flourish With a Bling http://www.flourishwithabling.com.au/store/ who asked me if I woud create with some of their fabulous range. This tree from the outdoor range has such a fabulous design and texture.

Thanks so much for dropping by. I love reading your wonderful comments and appreciate it so much.

Have a lovely weekend,

Jenix

Once Upon a Sketch - DT

2011-07-21T15:13:00.000-07:00

I'm really so excited to announce that I've been asked to join the design team at Once Upon a Sketch.

The girls there are so lovely and Nadia the owner and founder is such a sweetheart. I've long admired her and her beautiful creations. http://samnadia.blogspot.com/

Let me tell you a story. Sketches were always a bit of a mystery to me. I didn't quite understand why a scrapper would use them. Then I won Becky Fleck's Pagemaps book last year at a chat night at Webster's. And the design team at Dusty Attic was featured as guests at Pagemaps in 2010. I enjoyed working with Becky's sketch so much. I finally understood.

When I saw Nadia's fabulous site and her amazing sketches, I was hooked. I love the idea that you have a plan, something to use as a guide. But, it still allows you the freedom to choose, flip it sideways, dress it up. Sometimes it looks nothing like the original. Althewhile you had an idea, a direction to follow, a purpose.

The special thing that sets this sketch challenge apart is the journalling. I don't know about you but as my creativity has grown, my journalling is often neglected. Over the last few years most of my journalling has shifted to the back of my layouts. It's going to challenge me to give it it's rightful, valued place on my page.

So if you want a challenge, jumpstart your mojo, share your creations and just have some fun, come and join us.
Come on over and join in the sketch fun.
Here's the link. http://onceuponasketchblog.blogspot.com/

Huge congrats to the lovely Patti Hamil who also joined the team. http://mypiecesoftime.blogspot.com/

So fun to be working together again.

Jenix

Pure Love- Once Upon a Sketch- GUEST

2011-07-15T10:13:00.000-07:00

It's time for the new sketch at Once Upon a Sketch http://onceuponasketchblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/july-15th-challenge.html?showComment=1310760631713#c5753864402556656584
I was a Guest Designer for this month. Isn't this a fabulous sketch?
I think I'm going to use this design again. Thanks Nadia for your inspiration.

Here's my Guest Designer layout using the sketch.

PURE LOVE

It's now framed and hanging on Sienna's wall.

I'm not much of a pink girl really but when you see this adorable sweet baby girl it melts your heart. I wanted this to be so feminine and pretty. I've sprayed and inked all the flowers and embellies with a pink dusting and a little whitewashing.

This baby is now so grown up. *sigh* I do miss the smell and soft warm skin.

Yes that's a breast feeding pic tucked in there. I'm a midwife so breasts are a big part of my job. lol

But I didn't want to offend so it's fairly discreet.

Lots of paints and spraying.

Journalling criteria was a quote. This one from Brian Andreas is so beautiful and perfect.

"She laid on my chest and her breathing filled me almost to beyond what I could hold."

                        My journalling: You embraced my heart and took my breath away.
With this little girl, I became a mother after many years of trying. I was so blessed to have two.

                       Thanks so much for dropping by and leaving your kind thoughts.
                                                     Jenix

A Catch Up

2011-07-12T01:18:00.000-07:00

It's been a busy few days. Life just seems to go like that. But wanted to do a quick catch up.

Webster's Pages have a give away of their new lines. Check it out here http://websterspages.ning.com/forum/topics/welcome-to-bling-it-on
I want to be a part of it. How do you choose your favourite when you love them all?
Ok if I have to these two!

But then again...lol

I'D LOVE ANY!!!

Here's a layout I created for the July Challenge over at Webster's. The challenge is to include bloomers on your creations. I just love bloomers and use them for so mnay different reasons. In this one they're a hedge, grass and the sea.

A scrapper e-mailed me and asked how I come up with the little scenes I do. I think the most important think is imagination. It seems to me that a picture tells a story bigger than what's in the photo and I love to bring that story to life.
In this one it was a cold day and we had been for a freezing walk along the pier. As Jera walked away it looked as though he was longing for the sun and sailing boats and adventure. So I created it! lol

Another one for this post.

It's one I did for Scrapbook Creations (Aus mag), Colour Team. It's in their latest issue.

Colours were, turquoise, white and silver.

Such a sweet pic of Sienna.

Have a lovely day,

Jenix

It just keeps coming.

2011-07-07T12:52:00.000-07:00

I just HAVE to get these!!!!

IT'S FAIRIES IN WONDERLAND.

How pretty are these?

I love the lines in this one. So pretty.

This one is just so gorgeous. Such lovely whimsy. I'm going to love creating with these.

CHRISTMAS IS HERE!

It's Christmas over at Webster's Pages today. Aren't these fabulous!

I'm loving the genertic look of Christmas. Especially for those south of the equator who's Christmas is hot. It's perfect. Beautiful images yet again Brandin.

So sweet

Oh these are wonderful for all the scenic scrappers like me.lol

Beautiful Botanticals

THX WP

Bring on the Bling

2011-07-05T14:12:00.000-07:00

It's CHA time and all the companies are bringing out their new collections.

My all time fav Webster's Pages is having a week of peeks.

I'm so enjoying seeing all the wonderful new designs Brandin created.

IT'S ROMANTIC!

Oh I just adore this collection. It's rustic romance all the way.

Oh this is my fav for sure.

And this one is ah *sigh*

Isn't this one so versatile. I love it.

IT'S

Here's ALL ABOUT ME!

Here's my favourites from this collection.

Just so lovely!

THX WP

Moments of Reflection

2011-06-30T14:49:00.000-07:00

Warning: This is a post of reflection. If you're feeling down it might not be a good one to stay and read.

Starting with the positive. I was thrilled to be a winner for the last challenge at Once Upon a Sketch http://onceuponasketchblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/july-1st-challenge-meet-our-july-guest.html

The girls over there are so caring and nurturing. I love the idea of a blog with a focus on journalling. We all scrap for so many reasons but journalling seems be the one part of a layout that is often neglected. Honestly I'm a big journaler. I've always had way too much to say. lol.
Unfortunately, most of my writing is on the back of my los so you rarely get to see it. There was a time when I used to write heaps on the front but as my creativity shifted so too did my written prose.

Here's the gorgeous Nadia's sketch for the new challenge.

And here's my take. "Soul Artist."

Dusty Attic words

On angel's wings

The statue of the garden angel watching over the children was placed in our garden as a reminder of my grandma who watches over my kids. We had a little ceremony when she died and placed it among her favourite flowers.

Let me tell you about my dearest Grandma. It is the anniversary of her death and her birth around this time of year. She has been gone for three years now and I still miss her every day. Coming from a family who really doesn't get it on a creative level, she was my sole inspiration and she created from her heart. She was a gifted crafter, dressmaker and designer.

An awesome talent. She inspired me to create from the soul.

Journalling reads: She was my sole creative inspiration.

She created with her hands,

her heart and always with love.

She taught me to create with soul.

My grandma was such a dynamic, active person, sadly the last two years of her life she was a shadow of herself.

I wrote this for my children as a way to explain not long before she died. I've taken it from an old layout.

My final sad note for this post is a shocking one. My daughter's teacher died yesterday. She was 44 years old. She had been off work for the past 6 weeks due to an unrelated injury. She was due back at work and visited the kids last week. She had a stoke and died hours later. We're all so shocked and saddened by her death. Please say a few prayers for her and her family and for the beauty of all the souls gone before us.

Hug your kids just a little tighter tonight and remember just how wonderful but tenous life can be.

Thanks so much.

Jenixx

Celebrate!

2011-06-24T13:21:00.000-07:00

I want to join in the fun and celebrate!

It's time to celebrate the joy of friendships.
It's time for the warmth of summer in the north.
It's time to celebrate the cozy winter in the south.
It's time to celebrate my daughter's birthday party on Sunday (even though it's not her birthday for a while, lol)
It's time to celebrate the joy in every creative moment.

It's no secret that Webster's Pages is my absolutely fav company for their stunning designs and creative embellishments. I just adore all their collections. I want to celebrate Webster's and their fabulous team.

Aren't these just the cutest? I think they are so sweet. They're my fav.

These I MUST have. lol

And these are pretty darn adorable. I love the texture and homemade look of these.

And the trims I just adore with the fun bling.

Can't get enough of the gorgeous designs.

Such beauty in the papers.

Here's the whole line.

I SPY SUCH AMAZING CREATIVITY FROM THE BEST DT.

Thanks girls for such wonderful inspirations. I want to celebrate your art.

Thanks for sharing it with us.

I made my own free digi frame here. It was so easy even for a traditional scrapper.

http://www.websterspages.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=229&Itemid=232

Thanks for dropping in.

Jenixx

Been meaning to put this one up.

2011-06-20T13:28:00.000-07:00

This is the one I did for a challenge. Not your usual challenge, lol! Gabi Pollacco challenged me to do this one for the June Dusty Attic scrap the dt artist. This month is Finn and Gabi.

Here's the one I did inspired by the beautiful work of Finn. I'm just loving creating and getting messy. lol

Here's the close up pic of Sienna looking extremely serene and mature.

and one of all my "sprayed the heck out of" collection of elements.

Webster's Pages are having a fun week of celebrations.

http://websterspages.ning.com/forum/topics/welcome-to-the-lets-celebrate?commentId=2089723%3AComment%3A260444&xg_source=msg_com_forum

Can't wait to see all their new collections.

Thanks for visiting me.

Jenixx

Thrilled - OUAS

2011-06-19T19:56:00.000-07:00

I was so thrilled to be voted a winner over at Once Upon a Sketch. Congrats to the other girls who shared the vote count.

Thanks to all the girls for your support and all the encouragement from Nadia and the gang who have dropped in here.

I am humbled by the talent of the wonderful scrappers over there.

Does anyone else think scrapping has lifted to a whole new level of creativity?

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY.

Jenixx

Sweet Moments

2011-06-14T15:12:00.000-07:00

Here's another one using my fav Country Estate pp from Webster's. I just can't get enough of all the beautiful imagery. It makes it so easy to create with. Such a cute pic of my then 1 year old. She had so little hair at that age. Picture was taken in Portsea, Vic for the Aussies, and it was a summer day! Well that's Melb weather for you.
Have a great day.

Once Upon a Sketch

2011-06-12T11:07:00.000-07:00

One of the loveliest scrappers in the business is Nadia Cannizzo http://samnadia.blogspot.com/
Her kind and thoughtful way shines though her love of her kids and her scrapping.
I've been wanting to join in Nadia's sketch challenges http://onceuponasketchblog.blogspot.com/ and this week I had the chance.
Here's the sketch:

And my take on it:

I just love this pic of Sienna doing some supermodel pose. LOL. Actually it was her saying, "Enough mum!"

Journalling reads: She challenges me everyday in everyway...to be patient and resilient, kind and loving. And to be the best mum I can be.

Some close ups.

The little image I created is some Dust Attic wings and a keyhole. lol with some 7 Gypsy rubons sent to as a gift by dear sweet Romy http://www.scrapstuffandmore.blogspot.com/

Thanks for dropping by.

Jenix

Thanks so much

2011-06-12T10:49:00.000-07:00

Firstly I want to say thanks to all you lovely ladies who post comments on my blog. I've tried to comment on some of your blogs but blogger keeps bumping me out. I'll keep tying but please accept my huge THANKS!

Serenity Now!

2011-06-06T21:08:00.000-07:00

LOL I was such a big fan of Seinfeld and every time I hear the word serenity I think of the line, "Serenity Now"
A couple of weeks ago we visited the most gorgous garden in blume. I was lucky to get some great pics of my two enjoying the serenity. The colours were amazing.

These beautiful flowers were created by my dear friend Paulien. Such a gorgeous, generous, crafty lady.
http://paulienvandenbosch .blogspot.com/

MCS lost another wonderful talent today when the amazingly gifted Gerry http://gerryscrafts.blogspot.com/ signed off. Gerry wishing you all the very best hun.
Wow so many have departed the dt ranks at MCS recently!

Hoping the future is bright for everyone.
Have a great week.
Thanks for dropping in.
Jenixx

Its MY BIRTHDAY!

2011-05-25T23:59:00.000-07:00

Another year gone! Where did it go!

I'd love to write some thoughtful prose on the matter of birthdays and being another year older but wiser. Something tasteful about aging and how it doesn't matter really. How as I get older I enjoy life more. But I'm at a loss for poignant words.

Truth is I dont want to get older. Stamping my feet!!!!!
I don't want more grey hairs silently scattering themselves through my dark hair, or laughter lines wrinkling my eyes. I dont want my waist to expand every time I look at a chocolate. Or realise some of my friends could be my daughter.

I know age shouldn't stop you from doing things but it does. I hate that I can't play tennis without getting puffed. That sitting cross legged on the floor too long makes my knees ache. That I need glasses to read and scrapbook, and that the strength of the glasses changes every year.
Age crept up on me when I wasnt looking. The person in the mirror, although familiar, really isn't me. I still think I should look somewhere around 30. That was such a nice age... and so long ago. Had to chuckle at this quote: If I knew I was going to live this long, I'd have taken better care of myself.

On a lighter note I really do love the one celebration day that reminds me how wonderful it that my kids make me feel ever so special.

I'd really like to have a recent layout to share with you on this auspicious occasion. LOL. But the truth is I've been a lazy scrapper lately. So I dug into my archives and guess what I found... ? Yep that's me in an old lo complaining about getting old. I wrote the poem to go with the forlorn looking pic. LOL
Please excuse how dated this looks.

Had to laugh! Things never really do change eh?

My Journalling reads:

It was just yesterday we shared
Ideals of a future tomorrow.
In wanton chatter, we laughted,
Into the late night hours.
We played, we travelled, we dreamed.
We revelled in our ignorance
With unihibited abandon.
We believed we were invincible.

It was just yesterday, or so I thought
Now the lines are etched in crevices,
So perniciously they encircle tired eyes.
The strands of grey scatter implusively
Telling tales of reckoning age.
And the words, without assistance,
Blur upon the page.
I thought I was invincible.

It was just yesterday, I remember.
I looked into the mirror
And a stranger did I see staring,
Ever so curiously, right back at me.
Age like a thief came in
And stole away my youth.
Now I contemplate the dusk and
I know I AM not invincible.

TFL Jeni

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY.

A New Day

2011-05-10T10:26:00.000-07:00

It's a new day! There's something about a day that dawns with a shining sun that makes you feel happy.

Fancy a cuppa? Here's my lastest lo using Webster's Pages beautiful line Ladies and Gents. And it was featured here http://websterspages.ning.com/photo

A vine inspired by my dear friend Gabi Pollacco. http://gabriellepollacco.blogspot.com/

And this sweet one. I just love that wild crazy hair. Such a cute little bag. I cut it and filled it with flowers.

I wanted to post these, my last two layouts for My Creative Scrapbook. Sadly, I resigned my DT position there due to some domestic politics that I was unable to equate with my conscience.
I believe as people we need to show respect for one another and that only by nurturing each other through our words and actions do we truly care and support one another.
For someone special: Those who care don't believe the lies and those who believe the lies don't care, and don't matter.

Have a lovely day.
Jeni

Sheilas and Blokes

2011-05-07T19:11:00.000-07:00

Oh isn't that the worse Australian expression to introduce my layouts created with the stunning Ladies and Gents line from Webster's Pages. I'm sure Brandin would be horrified. lol. Yep that's how some Aussie's refer to women and men!

I've got just two to introduce tonight and I'll keep my fav till tomorrow as I made one especially for Mother's Day. They were created for the May Main Kit at My Creative Scrapbook.

This one is of a sweet 6 year old Sienna.

And one for the gents. My beautiful boy, the collector of all things that he believes can be used, recycled or have a purpose... and his mother sees as junk. I dare not throw anything away.

Drop back in in the next few days and I have a tut on how to create this metal embellishment using aluminum foil.

Thanks so much for dropping by and a very Happy Mother's Day.

Jenix

It's a Butterfly Garden

2011-05-06T16:07:00.000-07:00

The gorgeous collection Butterfly Garden from Pink Paislee is featured this month at My Creative Scrapbook. What a pleasure it was to work with this gorgeous line.
Here's the layouts that I had so much fun creating.

My fav lo is this one- Us. Such a sweet pic of my two chatting together.

This nest one Garden Girl is heavily altered by a coat of beeswax. I just love playing to add texture to my pages. It has such a cool textured feel IRL.

I toned the colours down a bit so you can see the wax in more detail.

For this one I of my dd having fun jumping over the garden sprinkler, I cut out the bircage to give it a 3d look. Yikes that's a lot of fine cutting but I love the way it looks.

And there's more lol. A card for my MIL for Mother's Day. Those little ribbon flowers are so easy to make. Let me know if anyone wants details.

I can't finish this post with out saying how much of a loss to My Creative Scrapbooking is Gabi Pollacco. She is one of the loveliest scrappers in the business, such a talent and a dear friend. She gave so much to MCS over the three years she was there. It's so sad she felt she had to go.

I'll post my layouts tomorrow with the stunning Ladies and Gents collection from Webster's Pages in the Main Kit.

Thanks for dropping by. I really appreciate your comments.

Jenix

Reveal Day

2011-04-05T13:23:00.000-07:00

It's the big reveal at My Creative Scrapbooking today. Have I told you just how much I'm enjoying working with the kits. This month I was thrilled to work with both the Main and Limited Edition kits.
Pam seems to outdo herself each month. They really are the most amazing kits!
Here's the layouts I created with them.
LIMITED EDITION

I love playing around with my paints and sprays and this was a little mixed media I created with the kit for something a little different. It's a great way to add a masculine touch to the florals for a boy lo.

Add a little paint and some misting and lots of cut work for this one. A pic of my two holding hand.

Jera has the long thumb nail. lol

Lots of different textures used to create the heart for this one. I'll give details in the next post.

A beautiful pic of Sienna and Buddy

A sweet pic of Sienna looking into our backyard tree. Looked as though she was dreaming of butterflies. Lots of butterflies cut for this one. I used Perfect Pearls to continue the idea of the butterfly trails and added a crystal to the ends.

AND there's more! LOL. Here's the MAIN KIT. The AWESOME Gabrielle named for the gorgeous Gabi Pollacco.http://gabriellepollacco.blogspot.com/

Such a beautiful scrapper, fellow MCS Dter and wonderful friend.

The kit has such lovely rustic colours. A pleasure to work with.

Spread your wings with a bit off distressing

And one of my sweet then 6 year old, looking back over his shoulder. This is a great paint techique for adding some texture to your page. Details in a later post.

Layers and layers for this one of Sienna. I did tell her tulips don't have a scent but she just had to check it out.

And last my fav with this kit. I dream in flowers.

Thanks so much for dropping by for a visit. I love seeing your comments.

After the storm

2011-03-18T20:53:00.000-07:00

After the crazy week I had last week, this one has been a lot calmer. Jera is doing well Special thanks to everyone for all your kind thoughts.
Nothing much happening so I thought I'd post a layout I did for this month's Scrapbook Creations Colour Team.
Love the steamed look on Sienna's face. lol. Can't belive she was just 6 in this pic. I had fun playing around with her lips.
Have a great weekend.

What a week!

2011-03-11T18:15:00.000-08:00

That wry smirk is back, he's walking and eating and playing. What is it with kids? You know they're getting better when they want to play. It's like the recovery benchmark. lol Love this boy sooo much.
Thanks so much too to all of you who asked. It was a very stressful time for his mum.

MORE NEWS:
Well I just knew that the week had more to come and it did... after two month's as Guest Designer, Pam owner of My Creative Scrapbook http://www.mycreativescrapbook.com/ kit club invited me to join the team. I am thrilled be a part of this wonderfully creative team. They are a gorgeous bunch of very talented designers. And the kits are really the best value in the business. Pam has such a talent for co-ordinating all the best and lastest products. THANKS!

My thoughts are with the people of Japan after such a devastating quake.

OMGoodness

2011-03-10T00:57:00.000-08:00

Mostly life just rolls along. Sure some weeks are more eventful than others but then that's the way life is.
Well this week has been one of THOSE weeks. A week that catches you unawares and throws you the most unexpected surprises.

This boy, see his playful happy face, has had one of the toughest weeks of his young life. What seemed like just a cold at first became so much more when three days ago he was unable to walk.It's been a frightening few days. His flu turned into myalgia, inflamation of the muscles. Tonight he walked, ever so slowly, for the first time without support. My sweet, gentle, kind hearted son is recovering.
I'm waiting for the smile to return.

Tonight Brandin e-mailed me to say I might want to check out the blog http://websterspages.typepad.com/
Here I am thinking how wonderful it was to see my layout on WP FB page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Websters-Pages/77148236894 and what a thrill that was.
Well what a shock I got when I checked in. OMG Brandin and all the gang at Webster's I was so overwhelmed. Maybe it is the lack of sleep over the last few days, or the shock, or maybe it was just the warmth of Brandin's words, or all three, I burst into tears. I'm not really the sort of person who does that easily but Brandin's post just tugged my heart. She has a way of making you feel a part of her family. That's one of the things I loved about Webster's from the beginning. Beside the fact that WP product is so amazingly beautiful. I am so truly honoured. Brandin for your kindness and thoughtful words I am humbled.
Oh and I did have a laugh 'cause I had never really publically mentioned that I went for the WP DT and there it is for all the world to see.

Well for someone who doesn't write much about myself. lol You just got an earful! lol. Thanks for listening. I can't imagine what the rest of the week is going to be like!

Reveal day at MCS

2011-03-05T08:49:00.000-08:00

It's the big reveal day at http://mycreativescrapbook.com/ where I was this month's guest designer.
The Limited Edition kit is wonderful and stacked with goodies. And this month it was my favourite company Webster's too.

Sneaks

2011-03-01T14:04:00.000-08:00

I'm so enjoying my time as Guest designer at My Creative Scrapbook. Today's the monthly sneak peek reveal day.
Here is my sneak look at what I've done for this month. And how about all that WP eh? lol
Please drop back on the 5th for the big picture. Check out what the other girls have done over at
http://mycreativescrapbook.invisionzone.com/

Guest Designer for My Creative Scrapbook

2011-02-14T00:38:00.000-08:00

One of best things to come out of my time on the Dusty Attic DT for 2010 was meeting one of the loveliest scrappers in the business Gabi Pollacco http://gabriellepollacco.blogspot.com/ She is the sweetest person and a wonderful scrapper. I was thrilled to invited to be Guest Designer for MCS for Feb.
Pam creates the most beautiful kits, combining all the latest product. She really does have a flair for putting them all together. Thanks Pam.

I had the LE kit- Limited Edition which was filled with goodies mostly from the fabulous Graphic 45 Springtime collection.
Here's the los and card I made.

My favourite one of my two playing around.

Such a pretty pic of Sienna in this one.

This collection makes it so easy to create lovely cards.

My gorgeous boy with a proud smile showing off his cache.

My sweet Sienna and I have always been big fairy lovers. I wanted this one to look as though she's stepping through a portal into fairy world.

I've removed one for publication. Back soon.

Guest Designer for Webster's Pages

2011-02-14T00:12:00.000-08:00

I had every intention of getting this blog up and running at the start of the new year. But you know how New Year's Resolutions go.... and go...

I want to step back in time a month to January so I can include this post.
I was soooo honoured to be Guest Designer for Webster's Pages. Anyone who know me knows just how much I adore this company. I wanted to create a tribute to the amazing team they had for 2010.
For anyone who hasn't seen them yet. Here's the pieces I created.

Here we go

2011-02-12T23:58:00.000-08:00

After what seems like forever, I decided it was time to start blogging again. So here we go...