COUNTRY PAPERCRAFT

CLEARANCE SALE

2012-01-05T10:51:00.000+08:00

HUGE CLEARANCE SALE

ON-LINE ONLY

30% - 70% OFF SELECTED ITEMS

CRICUT PRODUCTS

WOODEN BLOCKS

PATTERNED PAPER & PACKS

SPELLBINDER DIES

KAISERCRAFT FLOWERS

XYRON PERSONAL CUTTER

PUNCHES

Products will be updated regularly - many of these items will not be re-stocked, if it's gone you miss out!

Check out the Clearance 2011 section in the side bar of the on-line shop front.

I more sleep......1 more challenge!!!

2011-12-24T09:25:00.000+08:00

Some of you will have noticed how organised Barbie is, getting her layouts ready before events, so all she needs to do is add a photo. I think at this busy time of year, that is an especially good idea, so I am challenging you all to pre-prepare a layout ready for your Christmas photos. (Not that it will be much in advance with the big day only........1 MORE SLEEP!!!)
Here are a couple I prepared earlier......

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RACH XOXO

Thursday Challenge

2011-12-23T09:02:00.000+08:00

Oops sorry a day late with my challenge.

So will make it an easy one for you....how about doing a layout with 1 of everything...
eg 1 photo, 1 word in the title, 1 cardstock, 1 pattern paper, 1 flower..etc..this also goes with using tools and techniques....

And seeing as it is, well yesterday it was the 22nd, I would like a total of 22 things done on the page...

Now I know this sounds a lot with only being able to put 1 of each thing...but you could have stamped once, inked once, distressed once, sprayed with glimmermist once, punched, sewn etc......and this is even before you start to add your bits.

Anyway, hope you have a go.

Merry Christmas to everyone, stay safe...catch you next year.

Marg. xx

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas ...

2011-12-20T08:00:00.001+08:00

yes it is ... it's not long now before the big red man finds his way to my house and I know that I've been good [ahem, kinda good ... I guess]. Ummmmm ... most of the time!!!

Come on Santa, you know I have ...

Right then.

Christmas to me decorating our house, well the majority is done in good ol' traditional colours, you know the ones, the greens, the reds, the golds, throw in a little white ... something like that.

My challenge to you ... scrap something in the traditional Christmas colours - black and white are allowed as well. Well actually, you don't need to scrap something, just be a little creative using the traditional Christmas colours.

Don't forget to upload to the gallery and share with us all.

Merry Christmas to you all from me - from across the ditch.
Take care and enjoy the Christmas festivities.
Later
Michelle [aka Mrs Frizz]

Weekend Challenge

2011-12-17T08:17:00.000+08:00

For this challenge I would like you to do
a DOUBLE LAYOUT!
Use Christmas PP.
chipboard [mine was Twiddly Bits fence.]
more than 5 photos.
BLING..lots of bling as it is CHRISTMAS!!

Here is my example.

Have fun.

Barbie xx

Thursday's Challenge

2011-12-15T06:48:00.000+08:00

Good morning all,

This week I would like you to create a black, white with 2 extra colours layout.

Here is my creation for a gf wedding album - I have not added the photo as I promised her I would not share her photos on the web.

Sorry about the shadows under the flowers - bulky items don't scan too well! Here bridesmaids wore purple and red - so the whole album is going to be black/white with purple and red embellishments.

Have fun creating
xxx Mish

Tuesdays Challenge

2011-12-13T06:37:00.000+08:00

For this challenge I would like you
to use x2 PP one to use as embellishment paper.
chipboard
ribbons
stickers [because I love them]
and you probably have heaps of OLD ones.
Have fun with this challenge
Cheers,
Barbie.xxx

Weekend Challenge

2011-12-09T17:05:00.000+08:00

Hi all,

Boy oh boy the weekend came around very fast this week...well all the weeks seem to be going to fast, not long now before we will be doing Christmas.

Actually we are doing a bit of Christmas this weekend as our DD who lives in Perth is coming up with her DH. And seeing as we won't get to see them again before New Year we will exchange prezzies this weekend.

So my challenge to you is to do a layout about family...I hope to get some nice pics from the weekend to scrap.

Not going to make it that easy though...I would like you to do it in traditional Christmas colours...eg red and green...and seeing as it is about Family I would like "Family" to be in your title.

Ok have a wonderful weekend everyone, don't forget to share in the gallery.

Ps...did anyone have a go at the Christmas Wreath??

Take care and stay safe.
Marg. x

Tuesdays Challenge

2011-12-06T14:42:00.001+08:00

I challenge you to do a LO with out putting a pic onto it.

Just so you can get ready for those HOLIDAY pics you havnt taken yet.

This is my example, I have used one of my favourite Bella Die cut papers.

Cheers,Barbie.

A Weekend Challenge for you

2011-12-02T17:34:00.000+08:00

Hi Guys,

My challenge for you this weekend is to create a layout within a layout....

What you say?

Well - you create a mini layout - to use on your layout...

Check out my example!

Here is a mini layout I have created using the absolutely gorgeous December D'luxe Kit. I could be used as a mini layout all alone, but you will notice in the bottom left hand corner I have used the layout as an embellishment on my page.

So now it's your turn to create a mini layout and use it as an embellishment on your page.

xxx
Mish

Thursday Challenge - Christmas Decoration

2011-12-01T20:01:00.000+08:00

Hi everyone,

Ok as promised the instructions for the Christmas wreath…this was not my idea, I saw it on the net and loved it.

Ingredients –

Old book, piece of card 12 x 12, bit of ribbon to hang it from, Christmas ornaments for the centre.

Tools –

Pen to mark the circles, sticky tape, stapler, hot glue gun, something to punch a hole to hang it from...a blade to slice the edge of the pages from the book.

First up, mark 2 circles on your card – 8” and 4” then put a dot in the middle…punch a hole for hanging. I also trimmed the corners off the card as they may show once the wreath is finished.

Slice the edge of the pages so as they come away from the book...now the fun bit...you want to create a cone shape. Practice on a few so as you can get them as even as you can. I always rolled from the cut edge, putting my finger on the bottom point and rolling the top of the same side to create the cone.

Then secure with some tape. Then about an inch from the bottom put a staple...see the pic. Do this on all the cones....think you will need about 90.

Now crank up your hot glue gun, you are going to start sticking them so as the staple is on the 8" circle line...so you will be putting your glue just under the line.

Start at 12 then 6 then 9 then 3 o'clock....by doing this you will keep it a bit even. Do this until the whole circle is filled.

Continue this way with the cones on the 4" mark, putting them in between the gaps. I did about 2 layers on this mark just so as I filled all the spaces.

Then do one more layer filling in the middle...see the pic.

Now all you have to do is glue in some Chrissy Decorations in the middle and hang it for everyone to admire.

This is the finished Wreath, I will give it to my daughter as a prezzie.
This is bigger than you think it will be, measures about 2 feet or 60cm if you are not sure how big 2 feet is.

Why not have a go at making one and share with us in the gallery what you come up with.
My friend Tina made one and filled the middle with roses, looked awesome.

Have fun, hope you are able to understand my instructions.

Marg. xx

December's D'luxe Designer Kit

2011-12-01T08:20:00.002+08:00

Check out the Newsletter later today!

December's D'Luxe Designer Kit

A Gathering of Beauty

featuring

Authentique's "Gathering" Collection

* Bloom

*Grow

*Together

*Flourish

*Icons

*Expressions Elements

*Petite Type Square

Heidi Grace's

*"Meadow" Rub Ons

Hambly's

*"The Birdcage" Transparency Square

Basic Grey

*"Recess" Nanoset Alphabet

Kaisercraft

*"Jade" Brads

*Rhinestones

Bazzill

*Cardstock

*Blossoms

Pebbles Inc

* Circle Tags

Flowers

Ribbons

ZVA Roses

A liitle more of the December Kit

2011-11-30T08:18:00.000+08:00

We can't avoid it any longer....it's definitely coming!!!

2011-11-29T10:00:00.000+08:00

Yes, that's right...CHRISTMAS is sneaking up on us again! I've been doing my best to hold it off but it hasn't worked so now I have to quickly whip up some Xmas Cards in a hurry. I think you all should too so I can borrow some of your ideas! I only want simple fast cards though...that's all I have time for.
Something like this...........................

Told you they were simple! A little stamping, punching, embossing and a teensy bit of glitter (so teensy I missed a star! lol!)
Happy scrapping

Rach
xx

PS....the sooner we get Xmas cards out of the way, then Xmas....then it's Scrap Factor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A liitle more of the December Kit

2011-11-29T08:17:00.000+08:00

December D'luxe Designer Kit...

2011-11-28T08:17:00.000+08:00

What is this I spy?????

2011-11-25T10:54:00.000+08:00

Stay tuned....

Details to follow soon!!!!

boy-oh-boy ...

2011-11-25T08:00:00.000+08:00

The weekends roll around quickly - not that I've got a problem with that though [just quietly].

My challenge for you for this weekend - I would like you to create a layout with either a title of one of Elton John's songs or to journal with some of the lyrics from one of his songs.

Where on earth did that come from you are probably saying to yourself? I'm thinking that you definitely didn't see that coming.

Well the Rocket Man himself is in Dunedin today, well tonight actually ... and I will be there along with 35, 500 other screaming, bopping, whatever ... Elton John fans.

Happy creating.

Thursday Challenge

2011-11-24T05:17:00.001+08:00

Hi there everyone,

My turn for the Thursday challenge.

I would like you to do a page or a card using only one colour.

This is my example, I did this at the retreat at Country Papercraft last weekend.

Colour me PURPLE.!!! [using one colour]

Have fun and don't forget to share in the gallery.

Barbie xxx

Tuesday's Blog Challenge with a difference...

2011-11-22T08:27:00.000+08:00

Hi Guys,

Don't know if you know it or not - but I am a huge X Factor fan - I love watching all the new talent as it evolves... This year's Aussie X Factor is awesome - and I am loving all three finalists - it is very hard to choose who I would love to win!!!

I love Reece's rock songs - he's got a huge amount of talent for such a young kid

Johnny - well he's just the absolute cutest! He's got a smile that lights up the whole stage - and he has improved just so much since his first audition.

Andrew - well right from the beginning Andrew was my favourite - and I honestly have tears every single time that he performs - he has such an amazing talent.

So of all the talent this year I think my absolute fave would have to be Andrew....

So with that in mind I would like you to create an ANDREW layout... LOL

No you don't have to create a layout about Andrew Wishart - I want you to create a layout using something beginning with the letters in his name.

For example: A - Alphabets, N - notepaper, D - distressing and so on and so forth - so that you have something on your layout beginning with each letter. Oh and to top it all off you must use an X on your layout just because of X factor.

Have fun creating!!!

XXX Mish (who will be glued to the tv tonight to find out the winner!!!!)

A little creative ...

2011-11-19T13:40:00.000+08:00

In the stunning Country Papercraft's November kit you will find a whole lot of embellishments.

Nothing unusual with that. Marg gives a lot of thought to all the bitsers that go into her monthly kits and I for one love opening my box of goodies and tipping all the goodies out on my bench to have a nosey ... I do that before I check out the papers - well at least I am honest!!!

This month we have some gorgeous wee pretties and in amongst the pretties are some leaves with long wire stems. Not that leaves aren't pretties, I've got a thing for leaves, feathers, flowers - ohhhhhhhhhh dear - lots of things really.

But anyway ...

Sometimes challenges call for metal ...

So the next time you are thinking to yourself, metal, OMG what am I going to use ... think about this!

The wire on your leaves ... cut it off.

In this first example I have used it to hang my banner on it ...

This next example I have punched out butterflies and have used my piercing thingymajig and rolled the wire around it and glued the scrolly bits to my butterfly as an antennae ...

and my final example - I've thread the wire through the holes in these buttons and made the scrolly bits again using my piercer thingymajig.

So the next time you have to use wire and you are scratching your head for an idea you might just remember to use the wires on your leaves.

Happy creating.
Michelle [aka Mrs Frizz]

Tuesday's Blog Challenge...

2011-11-15T07:53:00.002+08:00

Is one all about using minimal and maximum!!!!

I would like you to use very few embellishments and papers on your page, but with lots of photos - to create a layout of MAXIMUM EFFECT!

This is a layout that I have created in a 6 x 8 album using just scraps of paper, a few alphabet letters and a dymo label maker. There are 9 photos on these two pages....

It is a lot easier when you are making smaller pages - but you still can use the same process to create a single page with loads of photos!

Look forward to see your Minimum v Maximum Layouts in the gallery

xxxMish

Weekend Challenge

2011-11-11T18:28:00.003+08:00

Hi all,

My turn again for the weekend challenge. I am about to get into putting out my Christmas
Decorations in the shop.

So what I would like you to do is create a page/off the page/card, anything Christmas. Would also like you to recycle something while you are doing it.

I have been making a Christmas Wreath...have to pick up something while I am in Perth to finish it off, then I will share it with you.

Have a wonderful weekend and please stay safe. xx

Ok back from Perth and this is the finished wreath.

Measures more than 2' across...if anyone would like me to do a step by step on this please leave a comment. It was made from an old book and a few Christmas decorations...and lots of hot glue.

Take care and stay safe. xx
Marg.

Your Tuesday challenge ...

2011-11-08T14:54:00.000+08:00

Time stands still for no one and wouldn't you know it - another Tuesday has rolled around and as I'm on the Tuesday challenge this week, I thought that I had better put my thinking cap on.

This week is all about colour girls.

I've been away for the past week and one of the girls had a duvet cover [I think you girls across the ditch might call them a doona] - but anyway, look at these gorgeous colours - hence my colour challenge.

Your challenge is to create using lime green, electric blue, teal /aqua and sky blue - also allowed as neutral colours are : white, black and cardstock ...

Look forward to seeing your creativity in the gallery.

Happy creating.
Michelle [aka Mrs Frizz]

Today's is Thursday - so that means...

2011-11-03T11:54:00.000+08:00

It's challenge time!

Well, as I attended a Prima Workshop yesterday - I was all inspired to create again - Yes I have scrapped, but I can't share just yet!

But my inspiration came from being inspired by another - so my challenge to you is to create a layout, card or project that you have been inspired by another!

An example from me is....

I am inspired byMelissa Millar who is busy creating gorgeous canvases... and I have created a couple lately for my daughters school fete

These are a great way to use up scraps and all those extra alphas.

Looking forward to seeing your creations.

xxx Mish

Tuesdays Challenge

2011-11-01T06:38:00.001+08:00

Good morning everyone,

My turn again for the challenge...nice easy one today.

Seeing as it is the first of the month, I would like you to do a layout using a pic of something that was done for the first time...eg...first time on a boat cruise...first time to take a step...first time you ate oysters...etc

I would like you also to do something on your page you have never done before, so it would be "the first time" eg....masking, making a flower..etc.

Ok have fun, look forward to seeing what you do in the gallery.

Marg.

PS...look out for the new Designer Kit coming out today.

Card Time!

2011-10-29T13:29:00.000+08:00

Tonight I have my second 40th birthday in 2 weeks! So since, I have been making cards, I thought it a good idea if we all did! Doesn't have to be fancy...but bonus points for including a shape or two.
Here's one I made for my first friend. I won't show the one for tonight yet in case it spoils the surprise!

Happy scrapping........

Rach xx

Playing with fabric

2011-10-27T08:00:00.001+08:00

Barbie was playing ... oops ... being creative with fabric earlier this week and I thought to myself, let's keep the fabric thing going ...

I've played with a little organza, a little satin, a little more organza, a little tulle and some other silky fabric - no idea what it is called though - sorry.

I've cut lots of thin strips --- nothing to that ... easy peasy!

I've then folded them over and twisted them a little and popped a stitch in underneath and then through the layers.

I haven't quite finished this one - but you can see where I am going with it [excuse the dodgy looking piece of fabric it is sitting on].

I've still got the bottom layers to go where I will have circles layered on top of each and then the strip cluster on top of them. The layers will look similar to the bottom flower brooch which I have made ... but this one gives you some idea of how it looks as a work in progress ...

We have lots of layers on this one - once I've cut out all my circles I have run the edges through a burning candle to get them to curl ... Once I've layered them all together and put a stitch through the layers, I've actually put a safety pin underneath and had my wee creation pinned to a scarf which I wore to work ... loved the way this little treasure turned out.

This one received quite a few comments from work colleagues today.

Just another way of being creative ... scrap it, pop it on a card or wear it ...

All in the name of creativity.
Happy creating.
Michelle [aka Mrs Frizz]

Tuesdays Challenge

2011-10-25T07:48:00.000+08:00

Ok so I challenge you scrappers out there
to use a fabric that is NOT normaly used for scrapping.
I used some of my bandage.[new]
Tons of ideas out there.
Cheers,
Barbie.xxx

A weekend challenge

2011-10-21T15:49:00.001+08:00

Well no scrapping has been done in my house for such a long time - I almost do not know where to begin to start again - that is probably why I am doing silly things like gardening... I have been in this house for 10 years and I have finally decided that it was time that I established a garden. So have spent the past couple of days digging sand and moving it from an existing garden bed (which had nothing growing in it - but weeds or should that be exotic herbs :-)!!!!) and creating a new shaped garden bed - and typical I choose the warmest days to start shovelling!

Anyways my weekend challenge for you is to scrap a photo or layout that you have been putting off for ages - we all have one of those don't we?

Have fun - now back to digging...

Oh my poor blistered calloused hands... hehehehe!

XXXX Mish

Thursday Challenge

2011-10-20T20:00:00.000+08:00

Sorry am a little late with this challenge.

I would love for you to create a page or card using -

4 pp - each from a different company

3 card stock

2 photos

1 word title....

along with this I would like you to use flowers, rubons, brads, charm, ribbons.

Ok have fun, look forward to seeing what you do with it.

Cheers,
Marg. xx

Tuesday Challenge

2011-10-18T06:34:00.002+08:00

A nice easy challenge for you today, with an opportunity to use up some scraps.
A "sketch" of sorts....

As an extra challenge, I'd like to see a handmade embellishment. Mine is the journalling block, and also the flower made from punched circles.

Happy scrapping

Rach

It's the weekend ...

2011-10-14T18:00:00.001+08:00

I thought this weekend, I would talk you through a tutorial ...
Have fun ladies.

To make this card you will need :

12 x 12 cardstock
6.5 x 6.5 pad or 12 x 12 patterned paper
Ink
Circle punch
Butterfly punch
Twine
Hot glue gun

Trimmer, adhesive, scoring tool [makes life a little easier]

Here you go :

Cut a strip of cardstock 4 inches by 12 inches

Score at 4 inch intervals i.e., three scores

Fold – ink all edges both sides

Cut six squares of paper 3 ¼ inches by 3 ¼ inches

Using your circle punch, punch a 1/3 of a circle into one edge [roughly]

Adhere double sided tape to remaining three sides, centre and adhere to each panel on your card – both sides of cardstock

Cut tags or better still use journal tags, ink edges, punch hole, thread and tie twine and insert into each pouch on your card

Cut a 1 inch strip of cardstock to form a sleeve, ink edges

Cut a strip of patterned paper slightly smaller than your sleeve, ink edges and adhere with double sided tape to your sleeve

Tie thread/ twine around your sleeve and knot or tie a bow

Punch a butterfly from co-ordinating paper

Adhere using hot glue gun so that the glue adheres not only the butterfly but through the twine to hold it in place as well.

Here are two examples of your finished card, all folded sitting in its sleeve.

Now you could embellish your sleeve further, you could write love messages on your tags or perhaps inspirational quotes and send to a friend

Marg has the Kaisercraft paper pads and journaling tags in the shop

I made both cards from one piece of 12x12 cardstock including the sleeves

Happy creating.

Enjoy.
Michelle [aka Mrs Frizz]

Thursday Challenge

2011-10-14T09:46:00.000+08:00

My challenge today is for you to Take a pic
of the SMALLEST BUILDING in your area[not
another counrty] and using chipboard,ribbon,
stamping,gel pen.
have fun,
Cheers,Barbie.xxx

Blind Scrapping Challenge

2011-10-11T09:03:00.000+08:00

Good morning all - it's been a while!

but now I have become a lady of leisure again I am hoping that I can start scrapping again soon...

So here is my challenge for you this week

BLIND SCRAPPING
Materials needed:
1 x cardstock
3 x patterned paper
ribbon
Alphas
Embellishments to suit
2 photos 1 landscape 6 x 4 and one portrait 6 x 4

Cut the first piece of pp so that it measures 10.5"square
Stick to cardstock
Cut 2nd pp to 8.5" x 6"
Cut 3rd pp to 3" x 8.5"
Stick the 3 x 8.5 pp to the layout ¼ inch from the bottom left hand side
Overlap the last pp piece ½ inch from the bottom left hand side

Cut ribbon into 2 pieces 13" long, stick to the layout about ½ inch down from the top left hand side. Stick the second piece of ribbon across the layout starting about ½ inch from top right hand side of your page. Add some bling dots or brads across this piece of ribbon.

Time for the photos. Landscape photo - adhere to the bottom of the LHS corner of your layout leaving a small border of your 3 x 8 piece of patterned paper.
Grab the portrait photo and stick it so that it overlaps the two strips of patterned paper.

Place your title above your landscape photo. Now it's time to embellish and make this layout your own.

Have fun and don't forget to share in the gallery.

xxxMish

Weekend Challenge

2011-10-08T08:30:00.000+08:00

Hi there everyone,

Hope you are enjoying your weekend.

My challenge for you is to create a double layout using at least 7 photos....also using your punches or die cuts...see we are trying to get you to use your tools...lol. As well as that you have to use a sticker other than alpha's...the sticker I used I have had for a verrry long time.

This is my example.

I have used one of the designer kits from some time ago.

Have fun and don't forget to share in the gallery.

Take care,

Marg x

Card challenge

2011-10-07T08:53:00.001+08:00

I'm not a big card maker but I have all of these cool Border and Round The Page Punches which make it super easy.

I got to use up lots of scraps too!
So a nice simple challenge this week, since I was late uploading the Challenge - to make some cards with your scraps, using up some of those punches/embossing/cutting dies we all keep stockpiling.
Give it a go - it's quick and easy and you still get to enter the monthly prize draw when you upload your creations to the Gallery

Happy scrapping

Rach

It's Tuesday ...

2011-10-04T14:15:00.000+08:00

The weeks seem to be flying by at the moment and really, there are just not enough hours in the day.

I've got to make the most of all of those hours and last night, knowing that I was blogging today, well I was a little creative with some cardstock and a gorgeous Jenni Bowlin paper from Marg's shop.

I printed off a free templae from My Time Made Easy, scored, folded, inked and then embellished and came up with this.

Easy, peasy.

I thought I might just fill it with a few wee treats - some friendship quotes typed on wee cards would be a wonderful idea as well.

So how about you find yourself a template and actually use it, make it up and share with us.

Happy creating.
Michelle [aka Mrs Frizz]

Weekend Challenge

2011-09-30T06:24:00.001+08:00

Hi all,

My turn for the weekend challenge.

I would like you to do a layout with your photo framed in something other than paper....could be lace (as per my page) or bling or cork or........etc.

Have fun.

Barbie xxx

Tuesdays Challenge

2011-09-27T08:51:00.000+08:00

Hi there everyone,

My challenge for you today is to do a page or OTP to do with food....it could be a page on a new cooking tool or your fav recipe...

I have one almost complete and will post later. It is a little manilla folder album that I am going to keep all the awesome recipies that people who come to the retreats make to share.

Will post a pic later.

have fun...please share in the gallery for a chance to win a voucher.

Marg. x

Saturday Scraplift...featuring circles

2011-09-24T09:06:00.000+08:00

Hi all, it's a beautiful weekend here in WA, but don't let that stop you scrapping!!!
My challenge for you this weekend is to scraplift this cool layout shared by Cassie Bellemore in a Scrapbook Magazine (oops..I forgot which one and I borrowed it from a friend!)

So here's my scraplift:

Of the layout above.
It's quite a simple layout, not too fussy, and it would be really cool if you could do the layout about yourself since most if us don't do that often enough! I still have some journalling to add but I chose the wrong circle, so thinking I might have to do mine in the white space around the edge...

Happy scrapping

Rach
xo

A challenge ...

2011-09-22T08:00:00.002+08:00

yep, something for you to think about ...

Just in case you didn't know, rugby fever has hit us big time at the bottom of the world, well in New Zealand.

So my challenge for you is to scrap or create - nothing difficult in that ... but what I want you to think about ... are some of the countries that are playing rugby in the Rugby World Cup tournament.

In particular, I want you to think about the countries and their flags ... yep, that's your challenge ...

Pick a country that is playing the 2011 Rugby World Cup 2011 and create a layout in those colours.

Black and white are neutral colours, so they are allowed regardless.

So ...

Australia - goes without saying that you will know the colours of the Australian flag, so too for New Zealand - now you should know that as well - just saying.

But if you like something with a little more bright colour - how about the Romania flag - red, blue and yellow or Japan's flag - white and red - how about the colours of Scottish flag or Argentina's flag.

Don't forget to upload to the gallery.

Happy creating.
Michelle [aka Mrs Frizz]

Tuesdays Challenge

2011-09-20T14:37:00.001+08:00

Hi there,
My challenge for you today is to create a layout using stamps.
CS only...no patterned paper.
Embossing and brads.
have fun,
Cheers Barbie.xxx

Thursday Challenge

2011-09-15T09:22:00.000+08:00

Hi everyone,

Sorry looks like we missed Tuesday's challenge....oops.

I have been away with my Mum, who had a hip replacement yesterday...all went really well!!

So after spending time in hospitals for the last 3 days, my challenge to you is to do a layout about a sickness or operation....or anything to do with health.

To make it interesting can you also add these things to it:

Hand made flowers or embellishments
Stickers of some sort
Ribbon
Eyelets
Chipboard shape or alpha
More than 2 pp

Thanks, look forward to seeing what you all come up with.

Cheers,
Marg. x

Weekend Challenge...better late than never!

2011-09-11T23:37:00.000+08:00

Someone asked me the other day where I got all my ideas from and if I ever got stuck for ideas. (Of course we all do!) I told them that I had a favourite basis that I always fall back to, and it can look completely different each time you do it, depending on the colours, papers, photos and embellishments you choose.
Just to prove it....I created 2 identical layouts tonight using completely different paper ranges. I don't think they look the same at all, do you??

Do you have a favourite tried and true recipe you always go back to? Or a favourite colour combination?? What about something you can't leave off a page? (ie. Ink, Buttons, Stickers..etc) Tell us about it and then scrap a page showing us.
Happy creating...
Rach xo

Thursday Challenge

2011-09-09T08:25:00.000+08:00

Ooops Friday came around very fast, sorry for not getting this challenge up for you yesterday....better late than never...lol.

My challenge for you is to use something recycled on your page from the kitchen.

I have used a placemat.

Have fun and don't forget to share in the gallery.

Barbie xx

And it's Tuesday ...

2011-09-06T07:00:00.001+08:00

wow, the weeks are rolling by ...

I've had the opportunity to play just recently and I have to be honest here and say, I really did do, just that ...

I played.

I grabbed a handful of shipping tags, grabbed some glimmermists and inks, a little muslin, some stamps, some seam binding and a few flowers and baubles ...

I've started making my Christmas tags for this year and let me tell you something, no two will be alike. They are definitely one-of-a-kind creations.

Close-ish, but not quite the same.

My challenge to you for today is to start thinking along the lines of Christmas - make a card, make a tag, make a Christmas off the page project, scrap some Christmas photos.

Most of all ... have fun.

Don't forget to upload to the gallery.
Happy creating.
Later,
Michelle [aka Mrs Frizz]

Weekend Challenge

2011-09-03T14:19:00.000+08:00

Hi there,

Seeing as it is Father's Day tomorrow, I thought your challenge would be to create a layout or card about or for a special man in your life.
Please use -
3 pp
3 cardstock
3 embellishments

Have fun.
Marg.

Thursday is Grunge Day

2011-09-01T07:25:00.000+08:00

I was just sitting here trying to decide on a challenge for today, when along comes my eldest DS to point out a "really cool" layout that I should do!
So today your challenge is to create a Grunge looking layout! That will involves some sort of ink, paint or other texture.

Happy Scrapping

Rach

Tuesdays Challenge

2011-08-30T08:39:00.000+08:00

Hi there everyone,

Lovely day here today, hope it is a great day where ever you are.

My challenge to you today is to create a layout with these things:
7.   - embellishments
6.   - squares
5.   - letters in your title
4.   - different papers
3.   - photos
2.   - bits of ribbon or lace
1.   - bit of chipboard that has been altered in some way.

Ok have fun and don't forget to share in the gallery.

Marg x

It's the weekend ... woo hoo !!!!

2011-08-26T14:15:00.000+08:00

and with a bit of luck, a little time for some creativity and with a whole lot of luck, that could be more than a little time for some creativity. I will be a happy camper if that's the case. [Wishful thinking].

Time will tell.

So my challenge for you this weekend.

Some of the DT girls have put a few absolutely fabulous tutorials on the blog recently and yes, I've printed them off and ear marked them for future creativity and I bet I'm not the only one.

So this weekend, I would like to see you actually create one of the creations that you may have seen somewhere in the past, whether it has come from the CPC blog, something you have seen in a magazine somewhere and you've thought to yourself, ooh-la-la, like that idea, might make that one day. You may have seen a tutorial on you-tube at some stage.

Well this weekend is the weekend to actually do something about it girls .. grab the instructions, look at that you-tube video again, grab your supplies and create.

Don't forget to show us your creations in the gallery, or link back to this post.

Happy creating.
Later,
Michelle [aka Mrs Frizz]

P.S. and yes, I've got something in mind already ...

Thursday Challenge

2011-08-25T20:54:00.001+08:00

I've been flicking though some old magazines for inspiration and I came across some fun sketches. Since none of us are finding much time lately for fancy stuff, I thought a nice easy sketch challenge might be in order.

This ones from an older Masters edition of Scrapbooking Memories. Couldn't see any name to credit it to so sorry if someone out there recognises it and I haven't given you credit.
And here's a sample I whipped up earlier... (Actually it was later...barely even Thursday anymore..... oh well, better late than never!)

Tuesdays Challenge

2011-08-23T08:20:00.000+08:00

Hi there everyone,

My challenge for you today is to use the last thing you bought to scrap with, chipboard letters and something that has been recycled. Plus anything else you want to add.

On my page I have the newest piece of pp...love it, Marg has just got it in, not sure if it has been loaded yet...a recycled cd and Bella chipboard letters.

Have fun and please share in the gallery.

Barbie xx

A weekend Challenge for you

2011-08-20T08:53:00.000+08:00

Hi Everyone,

I feel like it has been eons since I have had a chance to scrap - and now with working full time for the next 10 weeks I don't think its going to happen for a little longer...

But if you are still having the chance to scrap - I have a small sketch for you to create from - Adding whatever embellishments you wish, to make it your own.

Don't forget to share in the gallery...

Thursday Challenge

2011-08-18T18:35:00.001+08:00

Hi everyone,

My turn again to share a challenge with you.

Last time I showed you how to make a little album out of a manilla folder. This was shown to me by Tina’s daughter Linda. She also shared this, so I am sharing it with you as well…with my twist on it.

This little album is made with 3 pieces of paper. It is best to use quite thick double sided. One of my bits was single sided, would have been better using all double…live and learn…lol.

Ok when you have your 3 bits, cut them into 4 inch strips, being careful to cut evenly.

Put one piece aside for the cover.

Now fold each bit from one end to the other then fold back on each side…as per pics.

You can see that the double bit in the middle is going to be the pocket. Take some good glue and do a slim line across the bottom and up the open side.

Once you have done all the pockets, line them up and work out how you want the order of the pages to be.

Making sure that all the pockets are up the same end, put glue all over the back of the single sheet and stick to the next singe sheet…hope this makes sense….check the pic or send me a message if you are not sure.

Keep doing this until you have used up all the bits….you will have 8 pockets. I added more pockets as I wanted 12 for my birthday book….you can do as many as you want.

Now it is time to do the cover….score the piece you have put aside at 3” then 3 ¾ “ (this may need to be more if you have added more pages) then cut it off another 3” past the last score line.

I added some hinges to mine before I stuck it on, just cause I really like the look…most of the girls that did the album in the shop didn’t bother with them.

Please have a go a share in the gallery…if you have any questions leave a comment and I will get back to you.

Have fun,

Marg. x

Once you are happy with your cover, put glue all over the top of the first page and line it up with your cover….then when it is dry, put your glue all over the back page and line this up with the back cover. The spline will be seem to be a bit big, but once you have decorated and added tags it fattens up.

(To do the hinges, I used some black cardstock with my Tim Holtz Hardware Die, then used his textured hammer to bash it with…then added some on my metallic rubons to create the look I wanted.)

It's Tuesday ...

2011-08-16T15:28:00.000+08:00

and time for another challenge to keep you busy this week ...

So - your challenge is a recipe challenge.

The ingredients :

Patterned paper
Cardstock
Flowers
Lace or fibres
Bling
Tags
Ink
Handsewing
Stickers - these could be mini alphas

and ... something that you have recycled that is a non scrapping product.

Method - well I will leave that with you.

You are probably thinking to yourself what can I recycle - well I know that I will be recycling the gorgeous mesh that was from a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Some of the flowers have seen better days and I have removed them from the vase and tonight I safely tucked away the mesh.

Happy creating - don't forget to upload to the gallery.

Weekend Challenge

2011-08-13T08:54:00.002+08:00

"This week I found a few items I have been saving "for good". I know everyone has them so my challenge (to myself and everyone else!) is to use at least 2 of those items on a page!!

I'll be doing mine as soon as i get back from my latest trip away....

Good luck.

Rach"

Thursday Challenge

2011-08-11T21:04:00.000+08:00

Ok covering all scrappers here.

My challenge is to use FELT. I have used it on a OFF the page butterfly.

It is used in my cup and saucer that I am doing with my craft ladies.

Thought I might share the idea with scrappers.

Cheers,

Barbie.xxx

Tuesday's Blog Challenge

2011-08-09T07:45:00.000+08:00

Today,

I would like you to randomly grab 2 patterned papers, 4 flowers, a mixed media title, 6 brads, 3 pearls or bling, 2 punches and 4 photos and create a layout...

Looking forward to seeing what your layout looks like, so make sure you share in the gallery.

off to work now... catch you all soon

xxxMish

It worked!!!!

2011-08-07T10:18:00.000+08:00

I saw this done recently and thought I should give it a go....

A) It's cheap;
B) It's fast;
C) It would make a great present; and
D) It uses up some stash!

All you need is a tile (and size, shape or colour....), some mod podge, some scraps of stash and a photo (or 2).
Firstly paint the mod podge on your tile. Lay your base papers on that.
Mod podge over the top and layer your photo **, ribbons, other embellishments.
Do a final layer of mod podge.
When it's dry, you can add rubons or ink.
A final layer of mod podge will finish it all and make sure it all stays, or you could use something glossier to seal and varnish it.

A nice, cheap alternative to a canvas , especially since canvasses are not always available where I live.
Have fun!!!!

Rach xx

** Apparently print your own/home photos won't work as the ink will smudge. (Though I didn't try it - may depend on your ink and your paper and your settings?? Use one professionally printed to be sure!)

Weekend Challenge

2011-08-06T21:56:00.000+08:00

The weekend is half over...but better late than never right!?!!?
My challenge to you this weekend is to locate a tile (yes, one of those bathroom or kitchen ones...any pattern.)
And then tune in tomorrow to see what to do with it!

I am going to have a play tonight. Not sure how successful I will be, but it's about time I tried something new I thought.....wish me luck!

Tuesdays Challenge

2011-08-03T09:35:00.000+08:00

Ooops Tuesday just came and went and now it is Wednesday....sorry.

Hi all, my challenge for you today is to use lots and lots on your layout but still keep some white space.

I would like you to use...as many or as few, but at least one of each of the following:

Rubons
Flowers
Ribbons or lace
Chipboard (shape or alpha)
Buttons
Brads
Eyelets
Patterned Paper
Cardstock

Along with this I would like you to use at least 3 photos.

Ok have fun, and don't forget to share in the gallery.
Take care,
Marg.

Well Here it is

2011-08-01T16:30:00.000+08:00

August’s D’luxe Designer Kit

Authentic Bliss

featuring

The Authentique Blissful Range

* Felicity

* Prosperity

* Happiness

* Paradise

* Pleasant

* Word Stickers

* Petite Alpha Stickers

Kaisercraft

* Handmade with Love Rub on Transfers

Prima Marketing

* Gold Blossom

* Butterfly

* Say it in Crystals Border

*Bling Centres

Bazzill Cardstock

Basic Grey Black Tie

Heidi Swapp Blossoms

Bella Pearl Stickers

Finishing Touch Ideas Clear Stamp

Pearl Strands

You can view the Newsletter HERE to see how the Designer's have used the kit.

Weekend Challenge

2011-07-30T15:39:00.001+08:00

Well it is the weekend again and my turn for the challenge.

I would like you to create a card using punches and things from your stash.

This is my example.

Have fun,

Barbie x

Want a little bit more?

2011-07-29T07:33:00.000+08:00

Thursday Challenge

2011-07-28T08:00:00.001+08:00

Hi all,

My turn again for the challenge.

This last weekend we had a Retreat at the shop. My good friend Tina's daughter - the very tallented Linda was there. She shared with us lots of wonderful things to make for next to nothing.

So I am sharing one of them with you....share and share alike.

This little self standing album is made from one manilla folder.

Take your folder and lay it out flat, now fold over the bottom edge - approx 3"

Now fold that over again - making it double thick at the bottom, then fold in half like you were closing the file. Fold in half the front and the back to make hills, check out the pic and you will see what I mean.

Now when you stand it up on the thick bottom edge, your album is ready to decorate, front and back.

To make the ends of the pockets secure you can put a decorated paperclip or do what I did and staple them.

Then make some cards to put in the pockets and you are done.

I still have one card to do, waiting on a photo.

I am going to give my album to my Mum...shhh don't tell her it is a surprise.

I would love for you to give this a go and share your end results with us in the gallery.

Have fun.
Marg.

And here is even more

2011-07-28T07:31:00.000+08:00

And here is a little more

2011-07-27T07:28:00.001+08:00

Tuesdays Challenge

2011-07-26T08:26:00.002+08:00

Is a colour combination challenge for you...

I would like you to create a layout using the above colours or similar. Your layout must include 2 photos and 7 embellishments.

Have fun creating

xxxMish

Another sneak at this beautiful kit...

2011-07-26T07:27:00.000+08:00

A peek for you...

2011-07-25T07:27:00.002+08:00

At this blissfully awesome kit....

your weekend challenge ...

2011-07-23T11:35:00.000+08:00

sorry I'm a little on the late side ... blame it on a few computer problems ...

Your challenge this weekend - to take something from this photo that has inspired you to create.

It could be the colour scheme - a little white, purple, green and black ...

It could be the scrolls.

It could be the drawer and the panels - perhaps three sections on your layout or card.

It could be butterflies and flowers.

It could be lots of things really.

Enjoy creating and don't forget to upload to the gallery.
Have fun.
Michelle [aka Mrs Frizz]

Easy as 1, 2, 3

2011-07-21T07:00:00.001+08:00

Nice easy challenge for you today......need you to use -

1..A quote
2..Scraps
3..Paint, Ink or Distressing of some kind

My example is a canvas I created of my family!

Tuesdays Challenge

2011-07-19T22:00:00.001+08:00

Hi everyone,

My turn for the challenge again,

I would like you to scrap something
an event that is or has happened.One that has made a big stamp on your life.[wedding.birth,school reunion]
Mine is of my no 4 DD Abbie and Daniels baby
not due till JANUARY 2012.I am a patient person.

Have fun,
Barbie xx

Let's play a little ...

2011-07-18T08:00:00.001+08:00

with punches.

How many of you have got a punch or two lying around in your scrap room, buried in amongst your stash ... how about you drag them out and play a little with them.

I grabbed a couple of round punches, circle punches, you know the ones ...

I punched two circles, I distressed them a little, I hand sewed around the edges and made them to be used as journalling spots ... how easy was that? A handmade embellishment.

I punched a few more circles, inked them, cut them in half and used them to make a scalloped edge border.

Nothing difficult about either of them girls.

I moved the circles around, added a few different embellishments, just to play ... haven't stuck anything down ... just paper shuffling.

Remember last year when I made these paper flowers ... they too started off as punched out circles.

Those paper circles were torn a little, distressed a little, inked a little, layered a little ...

and voila ...

now back to those punched out circles ...

I moved them around a little bit more [as you do] ... I have added a few bits and bobs

that were lying around, I kid you not ... this is a real bitser layout.

As you can see, I haven't used much patterned paper ... ummmmmmmmmm ... how about one piece from a 6x6 paper pad to be exact ... a little twine, a few flowers, a little chippie, some scrap card and there you have it.

I'm still having a play with those circle punches ... will share at some stage.

So grab one of your punches and have a play with it ... oops, be creative with it.

Marg has plenty of punches available in the shop ... go for it.
YA
Happy creating.
Michelle [aka Mrs Frizz]

Weekend challenge

2011-07-16T09:25:00.000+08:00

Well it's my turn for a challenge for you and here is a little sketch I just whipped up...

Hope it takes your fancy!

2011-07-14T08:55:00.000+08:00

Good morning everyone,

My turn for a challenge….I went shopping on the weekend…this may not be a biggie for most, but I am NOT a shopper!! Anyway when I was out and about I found a funky necklace that took my fancy.

It had a flower made from a zip on it…..so I thought I would have a go at making one and share it with you.

Depending on how long your zip is as to how big your flower will be. I only had smallish zips so I needed 1 and a half to make my flower.

First you need to separate the zips…then do a running stitch along the bottom edge of one of them.

Then you pull this thread until the flower curls up....I put a few stitches to make it stay where I wanted it to go.

Then with your other bits, fold the ends to the middle as per the pic and stitch to hold….these are extra petals you will want 5 of these.

Now all you have to do is stick it all together with a hot glue gun.

My challenge to you is to have a go at making a flower or any other embellishment with a zip, then use it on a layout....looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

I will try to do a page to use my flower on and share in the gallery.

Have fun,
Marg.

and another Tuesday rolls around again ...

2011-07-12T08:00:00.002+08:00

My challenge for you today ladies ... are you ready?

To create a layout or a card ... yep, a layout or a card ...

but ... now you didn't think you would get away quite that easy now, did you?

Your card or layout must feature the following colours - white, black, red and yellow.

Now as a rule, you don't normally see too much yellow or red for that matter happening in my creativity. But it does happen [sometimes].

And ... there's one more ... I want to see some type of calendar - could be 12 months, could be a month. That's totally up to you.

There are lots of places that you can visit and grab a calendar template. I found this template on the Crafty Secrets website. It says that it is for personal use only. I made the card for a friend and work colleague, so I trust that's what they mean for personal use only.

But you can google to your hearts content and find a calendar template.

Happy creating and don't forget to load your creations into the gallery.

Wrap up warm.
Later
Michelle [aka Mrs Frizz]

Weekend Challenge

2011-07-09T07:01:00.000+08:00

The weekend has rolled around again, and in an effort to get through some more photos more quickly, I am challenging you to complete a layout with three or more photos on it!
Here's my example, to show it's easier than you think!

That's 10 photos in all!, a few stickers, some pp scraps, stamp, lettering and a couple of journal tags makes a nice quick page with a story to tell!

Can't wait to see your creations..... (gallery here)

Rach

Thursday Challenge

2011-07-07T08:27:00.000+08:00

Hi there everyone,

Sorry the Tuesday blog challenge was not put up, Mish has had a computer meltdown..

My challenge for you is to use metal on your layout.

I was lucky to have the metal flowers that matched my pics.[old stash]

You could use those Dies you have not used yet!!

Have fun and don't forget to share in the gallery.

Barbie xx

Weekend Challenge

2011-07-01T17:10:00.000+08:00

Hi everyone,

Hope you are all enjoying this wet weather...winter is here at last...not that I like the cold much but we sure are liking the rain.

My challenge on the blog this weekend is to do a page using a die cut paper...either a shop bought one or one you have cut yourself.
Also use punches, a mixed media title, ribbon flowers and some hand doodling.....(mine is the white stitches around the scalloped edge, sorry doesn't show up very well here)

here is my example.

have fun,

Marg.

July Designer Kit Release

2011-07-01T08:58:00.001+08:00

As Happy As!

Jillibean Soup - Watermellon Gazpacho Soup

Seedless cucumber

Sprig of mint

Yellow Bell pepper

Orange Juice

12 x 12 stickers

12 x 12 card stock die cuts

Adorn-it alpha stickers

Petaloo Butterflies

Bazzill Blossoms

4 x card stock

Kaiser rhinestones

Heidi swapp chipboard tags and Heidi Swapp chipboard shapes

Ribbon

Kaiser brads

The kit is available instore now... Check out the Newsletter for the layouts completed by the Design Team

a Challenge ...

2011-06-30T08:00:00.001+08:00

and it's my turn to put a challenge up.

I've had my thinking cap on and trust me ... no idea on why I thought of this one ...

But here it is.

My challenge ... grab your camera. I want you to take a photo, if need be take more than one photo if you like scrapping multi photo layouts.

But I want you to take your photo from the inside of your home, looking out. No staged photos in any way, shape or form.

If you open up your garage door, stand in the garage doorway and take a photo of what you see, looking out.

If you open up your kitchen window, your front door, your back door, your bedroom window ... take a photo looking out and scrap it.

It's a view you see every day ... but have you scrapped it before now?

I want you to promise me, that the better part of your body is actually inside, when you are taking your photo.

Make sense?

Hope so.

Now get creative, both with your camera and your creativity.
Don't forget to upload into the gallery.
Wrap up warm.
CYA
Michelle [aka Mrs Frizz]

Designer Kit Sneak Peek

2011-06-30T06:00:00.000+08:00

Cheery and colourful....

Designer Kit Sneak Peek

2011-06-29T06:00:00.002+08:00

Fruity and Fancy...

July Designer Kit Sneak Peeks....

2011-06-28T11:55:00.001+08:00

Bright, and bubbly

Tuesday Challenge.....

2011-06-28T08:11:00.000+08:00

From This to This in..........not very long at all! I forgot to time it but it really wasn't very long!)

Yesterday I found wht I thought was an address book, reduced from $20 to $2. When I took the cover off I found they had cleverly placed the 10 page address book over the front of an (almost half way through the year) Diary! Sneaky. But $2.00 is $2.00 so I went ahead and decorated it, although a little less extravagantly since it won't be as well used as I first thought!

I have used 2 scraps of paper (October Afternoon and MME), Some lace, a rub on and a flower made using my Tim Holtz die.

Now go forth and create something which was previously something else....... That's it. The Challenge is alter or create something Off the Page.

Good luck..Happy Scrapping!

Rach

Weekend Challenge

2011-06-24T09:24:00.000+08:00

Hi all,
My turn for the weekend challenge.
I would like you to do a layout about one part of your body you couldn't do without.
I have done my feet!
I drew around my foot, cut it out and walagh!!
Have fun.
Barbie. x

Thursday's Challenge....

2011-06-23T07:46:00.001+08:00

Good morning everyone, I am rushing out the door to work today and I quickly remembered that it was my turn to set the blog challenge.

Mine is going to be a little bit of a challenge - but will also be fun...

What I would like you to do is try something NEW!!!!

Recently I discovered a canvas making Technique that I have thoroughly fallen in love with and when I get time will continue making a load more of them - not sure what for yet - but I will make some more. Might have to start giving them away or my wall will be covered in them... LOL

Thanks to Nic Pomeroy for the inspiration. My canvases can be seen in the gallery along with 2 that my DD and her friend have made.

So your challenge is to use the internet, magazines, whatever (Youtube is a great place to discover and learn techniques) to find a NEW technique and try it out!

Have fun, and catch you all soon.

Have a great Thursday

Tuesdays Challenge

2011-06-21T10:33:00.000+08:00

Good morning everyone. My turn for the challenge today.

I would like you to do a layout using only 1 piece of card stock and 1 piece of patterned paper.
1 large photo
1 recycled item - please state.
stamping
punching
ribbon
rubons
flowers
brads
You also have to use at least 3 items from your stash that you have had for a long time...please state, is always interesting to see what others have been hording.

Even with all these things I would like you to still leave plenty of "white space"

This is my example...first page I have done of our new Grand Baby.

The PP is Little Yellow Bicycle

The recycled item is some wool that Barbie gave me ages ago..I have used it to frame the photo. (I used brads in the corners of the frame)

Items from my stock - the little silver heart was also a gift from Barbie, years ago..Thanks. .It was always just to bright for me, but I have painted it with alcohol ink and am pleased with the result.
I stamped the paper inside the frame as well as the date, also stamped the little pink circle tag that I have had for ever.

The other adore tag and the little clear tag are left over from kits.

The flowers I have just dipped into liquid chalk to give a little extra colour..the flower up the top was a gift from Mrs Frizz. thanks!!

The punch is a new MS that just came in the other day, will try to load it on-line today.

Have fun and don't forget to share in the gallery.

Marg.

It's the weekend ...

2011-06-17T15:08:00.000+08:00

and I'm more than happy to say that ... two days ... and hopefully a little creating will make me a happy camper.

So ... your challenge this weekend ladies is a colour challenge.

I was using this platter at work recently and thought to myself, must take a photo of said platter [and I did] ... so use the colours and go forth and create.

Don't forget to upload into the gallery.
Happy creating.
Signing out
Michelle [aka Mrs Frizz]

P.S. a little black is allowed ... have fun.

I saw a sunrise!

2011-06-16T07:58:00.003+08:00

I've been wanting to photograph a sunrise for ages but not enough to actually get out of bed and do it! lol!
Then on Sunday, I went fishing (yes, fishing!...on a boat!.... it's been a while - 15 or more years but I caught lots!!) and we had to be up before the sun. I got some great photos. It was very foggy and freezing and my camera chose that moment to not play nicely so I couldn't quite capture all the shots I wanted...but I got a few including this one. Isn't it pretty?!?

I am going to scrap this photo...(sorry I didn't get it done already as an example for you) and my challenge for you is to also scrap something scenic. If you don't have a photo, I can recommend getting up early to take one! Or there's always the eclipse at 2am tonight if you dare....... happy snapping..happy scrappin

Rach

Good frosty morning too you!

2011-06-11T07:22:00.002+08:00

It is a little bit cold here this morning, but I am snug in my warm office catching up on bookwork before I head out to the weekend sporting events...

My challenge for you this weekend is to create a page about YOU! Yes YOU RIGHT NOW!

Each year our goals and achievements change - so we should continue to create our story as the years go along.

My challenge is for you to create your page using embellishments that signify your age. That is for me who is of double figures age this year - I would use 4 blossoms, 4 brads, 4 patterned paper and so on.

Looking forward to seeing your layouts in the gallery when the weekend is over!

xxx Mish

Thursday Challenge

2011-06-09T09:46:00.000+08:00

Hi there,

How are you all coping with this cold weather?

My challenge for you is to do a "P" page...you know - pets, projects, points of interest, pool etc...anything that you can use a large P in your title.

Also using P things...eg..Patterned Paper, punches, paints etc...you can use lots of other things as well, just state in your comments in the gallery what P things you used.

Have fun, don't forget to share in the gallery for a chance to win a voucher.
I will try to get a page done and load later.

Marg. x

And it's Tuesday ...

2011-06-07T15:20:00.000+08:00

Time for another crafty challenge .

Are you ready ???

Recently we were challenged to use our punches and just quietly, I have a few of them.

They seem to be the 'go to' tool of choice in my scrap room at the moment.

I've used my circle punch [two different sizes], a diamond edge punch, a scalloped edge punch, a frond punch and wait for it ... I was using a wee brick punch and punching out bricks and then I noticed the edge left over and thought to myself, am going to have to use that as well.

So ... if you are short a punch or two, whip into the shop and have a wee nosey ... Marg has got plenty of punches on offer.

And something a little different from me ... If you are wondering what it is that is under my layout texture-wise, it is a little gesso. This is the first time that I have used gesso on a layout [that I've shared] and I quite like the effect and I like it even more on another layout that I have been creating where I have added a little glimmermist ... but we will leave that one for another day.

There you have it ... dig out those punches ladies and be creative ... use them, work them, punch with them instead of leaving them sitting there gathering dust.

Don't forget to share your creativity in the gallery.

Happy creating.
Michelle [aka Mrs Frizz]

P.S. and yep, I'm still looking for that pot of gold!!!! A friend of mine took these photos on her new fandangled camera and shared them with me ... lucky me ... thank you Nadine.

Yaaaayyyyy....a Long weekend!!!

2011-06-04T11:49:00.000+08:00

For those of us in WA there is no excuse not to be scrapping at some point this weekend....we have a long weekend!
My challenge for you this weekend is a sketch which I designed myself, and an example:

Have fun creating...I certainly did!

rach

Barbie's Thursday Challenge

2011-06-02T06:41:00.002+08:00

Today I challenge you to use the leftovers from a Die Cut Out Sheet.

We all have these left over and tend to just throw them out - but now I challenge you to use them on your layouts. I have used mine as the background to my layout over the top of my PP.

Look forward to seeing yours in the gallery.

June Designer Kit Release

2011-06-01T15:40:00.000+08:00

Ensemble Ces Tout

Featuring KAISERscrapbooking's "Velvet Ensemble" range

* Maritime

* Stage Show

* Opera

* Costume

* Interval

* Tags

* 12 x 12 Stickers

* Theatre Overlay

* Bazzill Cardstock

* DreamStreet Urban Ink Alphabet

* Bella Petite Alphabet Stickers

* KAISERscrapbook's "Olde World" Brads

* KAISERscrapbook's Lace

* KAISERscrapbook's Blossoms

* KAISERscrapbook's Wood Plaques

* Velvet Ribbon

* Twiddleybitz Paris Lamp Post

* Bella Square Frames

* Pre-cut Flowers with the instructions to assemble
Check out the Designer's use of the Kit in the Newsletter HERE

Tuesday's a challenge day for you

2011-05-31T07:41:00.002+08:00

Today my challenge to you is to create using a scrapping recipe...

I would like you to use the word WINTER

as your inspiration

So with that in mind

Take 1 piece of cardstock

A strip of patterned paper 3 inches wide by 10 inches long

A circle cut from co-ordinating patterned paper about 8 inches in diameter

1 strip of patterned paper 1.5inches wide by 12 inches long

1 strip of patterned paper 1 inch wide by 12 inches long

1 photo 5 inches wide by 7 inches long - in portrait

You can ink and distress as you go along if you wish...

Adhere the 3 x 10 strip to the left hand side of your cardstock about 1.5 inches from the left

Adhere the circle to the cardstock so that it slightly overlaps the 3 x 10 strip

Adhere your photo where the circle overlaps the strip in the 2.5 inches from the top of the page

Adhere the 1.5 strip across your page so that it covers the bottom edge of your photo

Adhere the 1 strip across the top of the larger strip so that there is more of the strip showing on the bottom than the top

Place your title across the top of the two strips so that it is on the right of the photo

Embellish and make the layout your own.

Look forward to seeing your creations in the gallery

Have a great Tuesday

xxxMish

and it's the weekend ...

2011-05-27T15:40:00.000+08:00

yes it is !!!

So ... with the arrival of the weekend, comes the weekend challenge for all our friends and followers.

I recently ordered a book through my work place titled "Totally Lost For Words" - creative messages for all occasions written by Kathy Schmidt and Louise Jourdan.

So ... my challenge for you this weekend.

To create a layout using one of the following quotes.

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

or you might like to use this quote ...

Your schooling may be over, but remember that your education still continues ~ Unknown

and if you can't use either of those two quotes ... here's another option.

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined ~ Henry David Thoreau

Don't forget to upload your layout in the gallery.

Happy creating and enjoy your weekend.
Michelle [aka Mrs Frizz]