Prima build a page...

Mmmmmmm well this is the first time I have entered the Prima build a page...(bit daunting really with all the talented ladies out there!!!) BUT anyways I had a little spare time so decided to give it a go...

I love these pictures from the Scrap Therapy retreat in Cairns of two beautiful girls....Love them so much...
Am quiet happy with how it turned out....

This layout was done for 'Erins' calendar page and I just love these MME p/p's that I got from Lee-anne at retreat....

We had all the kiddies over for lunch on Sunday for Adam's birthday...Such a great fun family day...We bought a huge piece of rump and cut our own steaks which were yummy as.  I made heaps of salads and hot potatoes (which was a nice change and luckily it was a lovely day)...We then had an ice-cream cake from Wendys .... delicious....

Hope everyone has a great week...

Take care...

Luv Marg xxxx

Wow!!!

Well I have to say I am just thrilled at the moment as I have just recieved another Hon Mention over at 'Lets Get Shabby' for the latest challenge...To be mentioned amongst such other talent is a real honour...
Here is my canvas again that I did for a very special friend...
Thankyou to all the DT at 'Lets get shabby'..

Yesterday was a wonderful day also as I got 2 layouts accepted at 'Scrapbooking Memories' and then about an hour later one of the same ones was accepted also by another mag...  :-) makes my heart very very happy...

Hope everyone has a great week.

Take care

luv marg xxx

'Imaginisce June Sketch Challenge'

Well its that time again with the 'Imaginisce' June Sketch Challenge...
What a truly wonderful sketch and I had so much fun creating...
I have used the ever gorgeous 'Scooters Vacation' range of p/p's LOVING this range...
Anyways you can find the sketch here:
http://imaginiscescrapbooking.blogspot.com/2010/06/imaginisces-june-sketch-challenge-by.html

And this is my take on challenge..

Thanks heaps for looking...

Take care

luv marg xxx

'Lets get Shabby' Challenge No 12...

Well another challenge over at 'Lets Get Shabby'...

This month the challenge was to use paint, lace and chipboard on your project...You can find the details of the challenge here....http://letsgetshabby.blogspot.com/2010/05/challenge-12.html

Sometimes you just know what you want to create and yep this was one of those times....A dear friend of mine that I met through work decided last week to buy her own coffee shop and finished up work on Friday.  I will miss her dearly as we use to have so much fun together at work BUT in saying that I wish her the very best in her new venture.   She isnt able to change the original name of the shop she bought so I decided to make her a little canvas just for her!!!!

I started with a blank canvas which I painted in blue , added a crackle medium then painted it all in white.  I love the effect it achieved.  I then went mad with impasto, p/p's and a whole heap of bits and pieces.  I have used lots of chipboard pieces and also a piece of pizza box that I also painted.   I have used lace everywhere from pieces to using lace to create a couple of flowers (which I also dyed!!!).   I am happy with the result and I know my special friend just loves and cherishes the piece.

Thanks to the DT at Lets get Shabby for another wonderful challenge.

This is my finished canvas piece......'Welcome to Angie's kitchen'.....

A couple of close ups......

Take care ....

Look forward to the next challenge ....

Thanks for looking....

Luv Marg xxx

Lots to share.....

Well today was a very special day in our family with little 'Evie's christening. Of course she looked just gorgeous in her off white satin dress with matching coat with a fur type collar. And of course who could forget her mini pandora bracelet with some brand new beads!!!! I made her the little head band that she wore in her hair... It was just a lovely service in the church and she was so good. Mum and Dad came over for the day also which was just lovely. There were 30 family and friends and after the church we all went to the pub for a counter lunch. Erin made vanilla and chocolate cup-cakes which were just delicious.
Here are a few pic's from the day...
The gorgeous Miss Evie....





This is Lachlan all dressed up in his new shirt and tie....Awwwww how cute he was.
I didnt manage to get a photo of Ryder as he just wouldnt sit still long enough.


And these are the cute cupcakes that Erin made...

This month (June) over at 'Scrap Therapy' there are heaps of cool challenges. I have only done 2 so far BUT hope I can get to the others as well.

Sorry this layout has been removed for publication.....

Lisa took the 'colour challenge' this month and we had to use the colours kraft, black, red and yellow.....A little out of my comfort zone thats for sure BUT found these p/p's from cosmo cricket that worked a treat and I am happy with the end result. This is little Ryder at his 2nd birthday party devouring the cupcakes!!!!

This month over at 'Kraft it up' was a great challenge which I simply loved.

We had to use kraft as our base (of course) and had to think white space , simple and no-fuss.....

Loved loved loved this challenge and still love this site. Really gets you thinking!!!!

This is Evie at just 2 weeks...

This is a layout I did just because. I bought the 2 little boys toffee apples when I got the groceries and they just loved them. The 'mess' and 'sticky fingers' they both had afterwards was so worth the gorgeous photos of them...

Oh I almost forgot some very exciting news to share!!!

My DS Adam and his wfe Jody are expecting their 2nd child this year on the 25th December to be exact!!!!! We have known for awhile BUT with Jody's mum being so sick and then passing away a few weeks ago it just wasnt the right time to celebrate BUT Jody has now had the scan and got the red light that all is ok we can now look forward to this new little bundle to love and cherish...

Well that is it for now so till next time...

Take care.

Luv marg xxx

Retreat 2010....

Wow 2 posts in 2 days....Unheard from me, But miracles do happen..LOL...

I finally got around to sorting some photos and taking some pics of the things I created while on retreat...

3 days retreat with 'Scraptherapy' in beautiful Cairns....

This pic is of neally all of us....(mostly the forum girls)

And this is us 4 (not a great pic I know BUT am hoping Kristen has some better shots....

This was just the best week-end ever!!! I loved it and had so many many many laughs, so much good yummy food and the bestest company anyone could ever wish for...To meet all the lovely bunch of woman who share the same 'passion' for scrapping was just awesome. It was great to catch up with friends I had met before and just as great to meet new ones.. I dont think anyone could complain about a thing!!! Lee-anne and Danny did a fantastic job and the shop was literally to 'die for', with so much stock and so so many new goodies!!! I shopped till I dropped and loved every minute of it...Spending the week-end with Melinda (my roomie) and Helen and Lisa was just the best and my tummy still hurts from all the fun and laughter...

Anyways here are some shares....

These 2 layouts are from 'Lisa's' class where we recieved a kit with enough goodies to make 5 layouts...I only finished 2 BUT I will complete the rest..It was great to see just how far you can make the product go....

The next class was from 'Carol'....We did an amazing canvas and used lots and lots of different techniques which I loved...I will definately be trying this one again (and while in town the other day I picked up some Impasto which is a start..

The last class was by 'Mandy' and I just loved this one...She showed us how to use a photo that had been cut out (which I never thought I would ever do again!!!!!!LOL) BUT I just enjoyed it so much......

Thanks Lisa, Carol and Mandy for such inspiring classes.....

LOVED them all....

Just a few other shares of what I created in between classes and the many laughs...

Anyways that is about it for now and hope I didnt bore you to tears ......

Take care and until next time..

Cheers

Luv Marg xxxxx

The new monthly kits are now available over at Scrapville...Loved this pack and after completing a layout and 2 cards I still have oodles of product left to do much more...The papers are just gorgeous and I love the texture of them. The packs are just amazing value for money...



So here we go!!!!
'Sweetie' featuring my gorgeous little Evie...


'Birthday Girl' card and 'Little Princess for you' card...




I have so much to tell about our week-end away for the 'Scrap Therapy' retreat in Cairns but my camera has been flat and I need to take some photo's of the classes I did and some other bits and pieces so I will be back...
Thanks for stopping by..
Take care
Luv Marg xxxx