123 Cybercrop Tonight

Hope you can join us for this month's Cybercrop over at http://ourbrightstarsandus.typepad.com/123_cybercrop/

There will be lots of chatter, some bingo and challenges posted, but remember, the cool thing about this cybercrop is you have got until the 12th November to complete the challenges.

I completed my layout for the October 123 monthly challenge this morning, only managed 3 of the crtieria's, but you can use all 4.

SCRaPDANGo October Kit

Well this month I have been sent the very COOL Spice Kit!!
The kit showcases the awesome Scrap Within Reach-Elliot Collection.
I am really enjoying the papers, great colours and patterns.
The kits also has some great embellies, Jenni Bowlin Bingo cards, Vintage Journal cards and stickers and lovin the BG glazed brads and other brads.



Here are some of my projects, love this paper BTW!!

Blog Challenge at SCRaPDANGo

Head over to www.scrapdango.net to check out Tara's new blog challenge this month.
Thought I would try and play along and hopefully help me to become a better blogger!!

The challenge is to finish one of the following sentences and explain why:

The one thing I did or learnt in High School that I wish I continued with was...........?
or
The one person I wish I stayed in contact with through the years is.......?

For me, the one thing I learnt at High School that I wish I continued would be speaking German.
I studied it for 4 years and did pretty well with it, but in the last year of school it was removed from the Curriculum. I can still pick up a few words, but not what I did back then.
Such a shame, I think having a second language is a great bonus!

Thanks for the challenge Tara!!

October 123 Challenge

Well this month challenge brings something different to the table.
All 4 criterias that were posted ROCKED so this month you get to choose!!

Use THREE of the following criteria on your layout:
1. Hand-stitching
2. Use the colour purple somewhere on the layout
3. Garden theme!
4. An animal somewhere... there's loads of cute animal embellies at the moment like birds, owls, bugs, butterfly or create your own

But remember, if you want to use all of the criterias - EVEN BETTER!!!

Haven't had a chance to tackles this challenge yet, but stay tuned!!

And don't forget,
THE NEXT 123 Cybercrop WILL BE HELD ON Monday 13th of October starting at 7:30pm - MORE details coming soon!

October Ad Challenge at Savvy

Well another month has began, it brings warmer weather and daylight savings, some of my favourie things.

This month's challenge I have chosen a more simple Ad, not that I ever keep my layout simple. LOL!!!
But it gives you all plenty of scope to work with, take it where it needs to go.
I can't wait to see everyone's interpretation of this Ad.
Remember you have all month to complete the challenge, upload to www.scrapbooksavvy.com.au gallery by Midnight October 31st to be eligible for a fabulous prize, the Kaisercraft Hanging Flourish Frame and Kaisercraft - Everblooming Birds of Paradise, Blooming and Marigold.

2CC October Kit

I remember seeing these papers in the leadup to Summer CHA08 and feel in love with them immediately. I guess the strange thing being we don't celebrate Halloween here, but I think the papers are flexible enough to be used for anything and that is what I did.



Introducing the awesome range from Pink Paislee "VINTAGE MOON"
The colours are fabulous and I love the diecut 12x12 sheets, they are fantastic shapes!!
The tags made by Kelly this month would definately be my favourite and the spiders made by Alicia just ROCK.

This is what I have done so far,

Savvy September Ad Challenge

I can't believe how far behind I am posting things this month.
Could have something to do with DS taking ownership of the computer!!!
Thankfully tonight he has fallen asleep early, gotta love Kindy, by the end of the week he is exhausted.
Anyway enough complaining, I love this months Ad.
I couldn't wait to give it a go. Circles always look fabulous on a page!!
There are already some fabulous pages in the gallery, but hope anyone dropping by will give it a try. Upload to www.scrapbooksavvy.com.au gallery by midnight September 30th.

Where does the time go?

I can't believe it has been 6 weeks since I have updated my blog.
I feel a little ashamed, very naughty of me!
I have got so much to catch up on, so this will be one very long update.
Best grab yourself a coffee and snack, cause you are going to be here awhile!!

New role
After a 4 week DT search contest over at SCRaPDANGo http://scrapdango.net/ I am excited to announce I was asked to join the team as the Newsletter Editor/DT member.
My first kit to play with was the glorious Sugar Kit for September which included the stunning papers from Piggytales Itsy Bitsy Spider collection.



I have also included a sketch to go along with my layouts.











123 September Challenge
It is such a fun easy criteria this month, I am sure Charm and Karlene will be inundated with fabulous entries.
Remember you have until September 30th to email your entries in to challenge_123@hotmail.com

The Criteria is:
1. Use scallops on the LO
2. Use the colour TEAL!
3. Spots!

Here is my page to inspire you,



Entries closed for the August 123 Cybercrop last night, I really wanted to get more done, but unfortunately only managed the one challenge,



2CC September Kit

Well this month's kit was jam packed full of Bo Bunny goodies, such beautiful colours ready to be used for all occasions. I love the texture and thickness of the papers and the added bonus of being double sided!





Even with all the work done with this kit, there is still so much left over.
A must have item!!










OK that is enough for now, it is 2.00am and I am totally knackered!!
Stay tuned for another update hopefully tommorrow.
Still to come my Savvy Ad challenge for September and some pages from my latest contest.
Bye for now!!

My take on the August 123 Challenge

Well when I spotted this month's criteria, I knew exactly what I wanted to do.
Renee Dowling had challenged us in July over at Scrapbook Savvy to take some self portraits being a bit silly.
Well I completed the challenge, just didn't get it loaded to the gallery.
So to refresh your memory the criteria for this month is,

1. Bling
2. Self Portrait
3. Use more than 5 colours

How perfect is the Cosmo Cricket Hello Sunshine papers for the colour side of things!!
So I had a bit of fun with this and believe me' There is nothing sweet about' this girl LOL!!

Scrapbook Savvy August Ad Challenge

This Ad grabbed my attention straight away, it's full, it's messy, basically everything I love in a page! It can be both very 'macho' masculine, you now the whole grunge thing or very 'Shabby Chic' feminine, with trims, fabric and lots of flowers.
I think the possibilities with this Ad are endless, you could even go with the candy theme and scrap your 'can't go without' treat.
Remember as always, there is no wrong or right way to interpret this Ad, look at it and start!!
You have until Midnight August 31st to upload it to the gallery at http://www.scrapbooksavvy.com.au/ to be in the running for some Prima goodies.

2CC August Kit & Review

The August kit is another great kit put together by the Cousinz.
Presenting Scenic Route Grafton in all of it's glory.
The colors are gorgeous – teal, turquoise, rust, orange, yellow and red.
While they may scream beach and summer, they are also suitable for many other themes.
There are 7 sheets of beautiful quality double sided pattern papers.







The kit also includes Dream Street Birdie Bits Die Cuts and Square Chipboard.
These pieces match nicely with the Grafton.
The three colors of Bazzill Basics textured cardstock included in the kit are so vibrant and match perfectly with the pattern papers.
This kit is jam packed with loads of embellishments, a sampling of Doodlebug Tangerine Silk Flowers and Bazzill Bling Bradsin 3 different colours. Some fabulous rub-ons from Fancy Pants, arrow chipboard pieces from Magistical Memories, and a few pieces of some gorgeous ribbon.
To top of this beautiful kit, some fun etsy scalloped "Good Time" tags and Kelly's awesome handmade tags.
The add on to complement this kit is a must!!
Scenic Route Grafton Chipboard, Orange Stickles, Me & My Big Ideas Rhinestone Circles, Doodlebug Limeade Stickers, and Fancy Pants About A Boy Ribbon round out the kit perfectly.



I had previously played with some of these papers for a GDT spot last month and loved every moment.
To see a few more pages in the range was amazing and once again I had heaps of fun creating,

1,2,3 August Challenge

Well here it is girls,
the August 1,2,3 Challenge

1. Lot of Bling

2. SELF PORTRAIT

3. lots of colour... more than 5

Hmmmm I will have to think about the lots of colour part, but should be alright.
Can't wait to see what everyone creates.

Guess What???

123 Challenge has announced their Creative Team!
Go check it out on the 123 Challenge Blog

I decided to give this a try and would you believe, I made the team!!!
How cool is that, I am so excited and how much better could it get, Scrapbook Savvy will have 3 of us representing them, big congrats goes to Renee Culpan and Renee Dowling!!

So to keep you up-to-date with things happening at 123 Challenge,

July 1,2,3 Challenge:

The criteria is:

1. Use string as a border
2. Use Pink, orange, green and Maroon (red acceptable) colour combo
3. Stamping

Entries due by Midnight July 31st emailed to challenge_123@hotmail.com
For more details on How to's, http://ourbrightstarsandus.typepad.com/123challenge/2007/05/123_email_addre.html

Here is my take on the challenge,




Also The next 123 Cybercrop will be held on Monday 17th of August starting at 7:30pm - we would LOVE to see you there! MORE DETAILS SOON!
Winners of the 123 June Cybercrop announced Soon

Guest Addict Counselor for July

How lucky was to be able to work with this awesome range from Scenic Route.
The Grafton collection was a pleasure to scrap with and so well co-ordinated. I loved having the double sided paper to play with, it gave me so many choices when putting my layouts together. The embellishments included in the kit were divine!!
Scenic Route chipboard circles, Tim Holtz Pins, Fasteners and Tags, Reminisce Rub-Ons American Craft Thickers and the Bo-Bunny chipboard. You couldn't want for more!!

Head over to www.addictedscrappers.com to check it out and while you are there Susannah has just listed a limited release Scenic Route Appleton Kit, beautiful bright colours.

Here is what I created from the kit, 3 layouts and a Scrapware frame,













Well, I have to say it is way past my bedtime and I am still struggling with a bug, so until next time, stay safe!!