'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

The month of May...

Well its much excitement here at the moment as its just over a week to go and I will be flying out to sunny, warm Cairns for 5 days of fun and scrapping...I am heading there for the 'Scrap Therapy' Scrap Retreat and I just cant wait...I will get to spend the week-end with 3 extra special girls....Melinda, Helen and Lisa.. I so cant wait... It will be lovely to catch up with Lee-anne (the owner) again and it will be wonderful to meet some old and new friends...I just cant wait... I am so lucky to have a great understanding dh who encourages me everyday to do what I love...

Anyways back to scrapping...

Firstly this is the 'Scrapville' May monthly sketch challenge that the very talented Melinda designed...http://www.thescrapvilleblog.blogspot.com/

And here is what I came up with...

I loved working with this sketch and will use it again for sure...

I also did these few cards for the card sketch and am happy with how they turned out...

The next layout is for the May monthly challenge over at 'Kraft it up'...

I love this site as I love working with Kraft...

The challenge was to make your own paper with paints, inks etc and I chose to use a 'mask' with some glimmer mist...Love how this turned out and love this photo of little Evie...

You can find the challenge here:

http://kraftitup.blogspot.com/2010/05/may-kiu-challenge.html

The next layout is for the May monthly challenge over at 'Scrap the girls' where you had to use the colours blue,pink,yellow and white...You can find the challene here:http://scrap-the-girls.blogspot.com/2010/05/may-challenge.html

I loved this challenge with the awesome colours....

Well thats it for now...

Take care and till next time...

luv marg xxx

Imaginisce May Sketch Challenge...

This is the monthly sketch challenge over at Imaginisce...

http://imaginiscescrapbooking.blogspot.com/2010/05/nsd-giveaway-may-sketch-challenge-by.html
Oh my what a truly wonderful sketch to work with and even though I dont often like to use lots of photos I am happy with how this turned out...We spent mothers day in the park and the little people had heaps and heaps of fun...This is little Lachie having fun in the leaves...I have used the ever adorable 'Scooters Vacation' line of p/p's (which I just LOVE) and some A/Craft thickers for my title... I have also machine stitched around all the strips of p/p's and then again around the whole layout...


Thanks heaps for looking...


Take care...


Luv Marg xxx

Challenge No 11 at 'Lets Get Shabby'...

Well its time for another wonderful challenge over at' Let's Get Shabby'...

I have done each and everyone of the challenges except the easter challenge as it was such a busy busy month for me and time just didnt allow. Anway I was eagerly awaiting this months challenge and as always it certainly didnt dissapoint.

This is what all the fuss is about.........

Sunday, April 25, 2010
CHALLENGE #11
IT'S ALL ABOUT COLOUR!!Here in Australia at the moment its Autumn!And maybe where you live its Spring!!Either way, look at this incredible Quilt.Be inspired however you like....it would be nice to see you include some fabric somewherebut remember...its a
COLOUR CHALLENGE

You can see all the DT work here http://letsgetshabby.blogspot.com/2010/04/its-al-about-colour-here-in-australia.html and you are certain to find plenty of inspiration from these talented ladies....

I knew exactly what I wanted to do the moment I read about the challenge and instantly when I saw the beautiful quilt. Being a patchworker from way back (and with tubs and tubs of beautiful printed fabrics) I could see in my mind the exact fabrics I wanted to use. So after a good hour or so sifting through the tubs I finally had in my hot little hands the bundle of fat quarters I wanted to turn into flowers. I loved the colours and I guess you could say that was my inspiration as well as the actual fabrics . The flowers were all made with circles using hand sewing that my dear old aunt taught me to make many years ago. I actually made a quilt a long time ago that featured these flowers on the centre panel. A friend just recently gave me a chipboard scrapbooking frame so this is what I used for my base. I sprayed the frame with red glimmermist and originally I had intended to slip a photo in BUT being a true woman I changed my mind LOL and decided to make a hanging with this gorgeous ever so true quote. I am lucky enough to have my own scraproom and even more lucky to have a 'little' space left on the walls for this to hang proudly so I can look at it everyday.

Thanks shabby girls for an awesome challenge ...

Thanks heaps for looking...

Take care...

Till next time

luv marg xxx