Scrapz Biggest Loser - Day 10 Same Layout Different Look

Ok - for this challenge we had to use the basic layout and create 2 different looks. Just an easy way to create a quick layout.

I chose to create these 2 layouts - one with our miracle boy "Kai Jacob" and his little sister Logan.

Luv Sandie

Scrapz Biggest Loser - Day 3 Scraplift Yourself

Day 3 and we had to scraplift ourself. Great idea as all the hard work has already been done as far as coming up with the overall design.

So I chose this layout of our gorgeous godson, Stephen when he was only days old.

I then used a photo of Josh "Our Boy" to re-create the layout with Josh's baby photo.

I just love this layout idea with the ripped paper.

Thanks for looking.

Luv Sandie

Scrapz Biggest Loser Day 7 - Punches/Die Cuts

Day 7's task - use punches, die cuts and/or embossing folders to create embellishments for a layout or cards.

I made one separate card and a set of cards.

I used some pages from an old book, cardstock, mega punches - circle/oval scallop, SU scallop punch, Martha Stewart butterfly punch and McGill "Robin" punch. Don't ya just love the little birdie punch? I've had him for a while now but hadn't dont much with him. For the set of 3 cards I used him to punch directly from the old page, and the other 2 cards I punched him out and attached to cards using ds foam tape.

There you go.

Luv Sandie

Scrapz Biggest Loser Day - Stamps

Somebody say stamps????? LOL. I think I could be the Queen of stamps somehow!!!!!

Day 8 calls for stamping only - no patterned papers.

I created this set of cards using several stamps. I opted to go for the same overall look and then just add one simple emellishment to each card to make it differ from the other.

I have used Unity stamp "Bingo" which I covered the top with a stamped Hero Arts stripes stamp in green ink and then I stamped some old fashioned alpha letters and punched them out and mounted to each card where "bingo" would normally read.

I then stamped the friends stamp which happens to be a photo stamp - it normally has 3 girls on it but I only needed 2 for the width of the bingo card. I added a stamped flourishy type stamp to the bottom of each bingo card too which is by Kelly Panacci.

Other stamps used are by Grace Taylor and Sassafrass Lass.

The only non stamped items are a button, 2 brads and some Kaiser Pearls.

Thanks for looking.

Luv Sandie

Scrapz Biggest Loser Day 1

Day 1's challenge was to FIRST - clean up our desk. Now this was a mammoth task for me as I had all sorts of goodies leftover from the dash to complete my Christmas cards - we are talking a couple of days to sort through everything.

Secondly, the challenge was to use up bits and pieces from our clean up to create a layout and it also had to include 3 flowers - I naturally recovered some Handmade Daisies which were buried on my desk.

thanks for looking.

Luv Sandie

Pop The Kettle On!!!

I was asked a little while before Christmas to make a couple of cards. There is a little story behind it.

My friend's Aunt was quite friendly with a gentleman - they used to chat away and ask each other to "pop the kettle on". Anyway, the gentleman passed away and the Aunt was left without the regular catch ups for cuppas. My friend decided to sent her Aunt a card each year as a little reminder.

So she went looking everywhere for cards with a kettle on them but failed. She thought she'd ask me to see what I could come up with.

So I created these cards (only just found them on my computer) so I thought I'd share them with you. Fairly simple but my friend absolutely loved them as I'm sure her Aunt will.

Thanks for looking.

Hope all is well in your part of the world.

Luv Sandie

Scrapz Biggest Loser Day 5

Righto – Day 5’s challenge was to create a set of cards using scraps and at least one piece of chipboard on one card.

I think my fave card here would have to be the one for my nephew’s birthday “Kai” is his name and I used the “@” chipboard piece for the “a”.

I have used some old Scenic Route papers and Scenic Route chipboard – I have had these in my stash for yonks so it was nice to use them up. It’s a bit sad that they are no longer available either – Scenic Route finished up in 2009. Shame.

Thanks for looking.

Luv Sandie

Scrapz Biggest Loser Day 6

Funny how I’ve gone with a pattern with the challenges – Day 2, 4 6 – oh well.

Day 6 calls for us to create our own embellishments and cut them out using our good old basic tools – scissors and craft knives.

I created some very simple cards but I was pleased how they turned out.

I hand drew all of the flowers, tags, buttons, gingham ribbon, grass, clouds and scalloped trims. I painted them with watercolours using my aqua brush and then cut them out using my trust scissors. I have to say that one of my fave techniques is cutting so this was fun.

Catch ya.

Sandie

Scrapz Biggest Loser Day 4

For this challenge we needed to use of scraps of patterned paper to create a Patchwork Layout.

I used K&Company “Carolyn Gavin” pp which I just happen to love.

I just love this photo of Emily – she looks very relaxed – and very cute.

I kept this layout pretty simple really and I was pleased how it turned out. Scraps of paper, some doodling, buttons, ribbon, old tape measure and a stamped ticket – that’s it!!!

Luv Sandie

Scrapz Biggest Loser at Scrapz Biz

I have been joining in the fun over at Scrap Biz. They are holding a Biggest Loser comp everyday it’s been running since January 1 til January 20. Plenty of great things happening.

The main idea is to “use it”, “lose it” and “move it”. Use up those scraps of paper, cardstock etc, Lose the goods you don’t use anymore or never have and move things – tidy things that sort of stuff. It also incorporates some good things for the body and mind – do some incidental exercising, eat healthily, drink water. So all in all its a great challenge. Join in if you like.

Here is my challenge for Day 2 – Origami Box and matching card set

This was stacks of fun.

Thanks for popping in – I will be adding more challenges as I complete them.

Luv Sandie

Family Bike Ride and Picnic

We have just returned from a family bike ride - it's such a nice night out there compared to the stinker last night.

We put in an order for Fish n' Chips and collected them and then sat under a beautiful tree on our picnic blanket and enjoyed our family time. It was so, so nice.

Sleep in is in order for the morning and then just lazing about.

Great 1st day to the year.

Luv Sandie

AUSTRALIAN PAPERCRAFT ESSENTIALS ISSUE NO. 6

I am pleased to say that I have a set of cards in this month's issue of Australian Papercraft Essentials magazine.

I was commissioned by the magazine to create 5 cards using some fun Australiana stamps by Stamp It.

I incorporated some of the Australian flora - gum nuts, paperbark and other bits and pieces to create these cards.

So there you have it – if you get a chance to see the magazine, they are on page 74.

Thanks for looking.

Luv Sandie

Today On Scrap Scene

Hey I rated a mention in the "Best Of Scrapscene 2009" you can check it out here

http://www.scrapscene.com/2009/12/the-best-of-scrapscene-2009.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+scrapscene+%28ScrapScene+-+The+Who%27s+Who+of+Scrapbooking%29

Under the heading - Altered Playing Cards - I actually went on to have these cards published in Australian Papercraft Magazine too which was exciting.

And again here using texture paste

http://www.scrapscene.com/2009/04/scrapbooking-with-texture-paste.html

I was quite chuffed when looking back over the year to find 2 mentions.

Thanks for looking.

Luv Sandie

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!

It's madness I tell ya!!!!!

Can't believe the new year is here already!!!!!

We had a fantastic night last night with some close friends.

It was a very relaxed night. Started off extremely hot and then the storm kicked in - I said "thank you God" as I had been praying to him all day for a nice cool change. We were just sitting outside under our pergola chatting away and watching the electrical storm as it rolled in.

Plenty to eat and drink and great company - what more could you ask for to see the New Year in?

I wish everyone a fun filled and mostly SAFE and happy new year.

Thank you to all my followers, readers for the past year - I have really enjoyed your friendship and would be lost without you popping in for a visit now and then.

Yours in creating

Luv Sandie