Bubblefrog's Hop

Wicked Princesses Girls Night In!

2011-09-25T13:20:00.001+10:00

Wicked Princesses is joining in the Girls Night In!

The Wicked Princesses are joining in a good cause....... Cancer Council's Girls Night In! Hop on over to the forum to find out more.

Click to go to the forum!

A word from Princess Krissy about the event....

I want to do my bit for this great charity this year - each of us are women and know or love someone who's life has been touched by this awful disease so I think what this charity does is fab and want to help in anyway I can

I have a close friend that is a BC survivor and was by her side through all her treatments and it is an awful thing for anyone to have to go through

During October 15% of ALL kit sales will go directly to this charity, I will be running some raffles with prizes donated by me (all proceeds going to the charity) and will be running a special class in honour of this event with a special kit

I will also be having a Girls day in /weekend at my house so if you are local and would like to attend please let me know

Our CC will also be based around this event so we will be doing lots to try to help

I will be adding more details over the next few days

Here is the WP Girls Night In link

http://qld.cancercouncilfundraising.org ... rlsnightin

Every little bit helps

SALE SALE SALE!!!!!

2011-08-27T09:48:00.000+10:00

20% Off store wide at Wicked Princesses NOW!!!!! Hop on over and grab a bargain!!! There are some awesome kits and embellies to be had. The range of hand made flowers called My Vintage Blossoms is amazing!!!

Here are some of my creations made with the 'Time Flies Kit".

more 'Timepiece' creations.....

2011-07-10T11:36:00.000+10:00

Here are the rest of my 'Time Piece' creations.

Drum roll please........

2011-07-10T11:01:00.003+10:00

Well here it is....... my first ever DT collection made with a Wicked Princesses Kit!!! The kit is called "Time Piece" and is filled with delicious Bo Bunny papers and co-ordinating embelishments, trims, stickers and flowers!

There are more pictures to come........

I'm a Princess!

2011-07-06T10:28:00.003+10:00

Well it is official ....... I am a Princess....a Wicked Designer Princess!!! Yep that is right I have been accepted in the Wicked Princess Design Team! Very exciting!!! And this week I will reveal my first set of creations for the team with my new WP Kit!!! So hop on over to Wicked Princesses to check it all out.

Until then... here are my creations for my application!

Thanks for hopping by! Hope to see you over at Wicked Princesses!!

HUGE Purple Pumpkin give away

2011-07-05T20:50:00.001+10:00

Purple Pumpkin is having a HUGE GIVEAWAY to celebrate their first birthday, with not one, not two, but FOUR PRIZES up for grabs! First prize will be a $50 VOUCHER to spend in the next sale. Second prize will be a $25 voucher, third prize will be a $15 voucher, and fourth prize will be a $10 voucher.

The winners will be drawn on the 22nd of July - just before the next sale!

Hop over HERE to get more details.

Cyber crop this weekend and a MASSIVE SALE!!!!!!!

2011-06-26T19:25:00.000+10:00

50% off selected kits

20 % off all other kits

15% of all the stunning "My Vintage Blossoms", alphas, masks, mists and more!!!

Happy shopping!

FREE post on all orders over $70!

*no further discounts or vouchers are valid during the sale*

Hop on over and grab a bargain!!

COME AND JOIN THE FUN!!

2011-06-25T10:19:00.000+10:00

It is on this weekend!! The Wicked Princesses Cyber Crop, the first one with the new design team! There will be challenges, prizes, inspiration and loads of fun! We have a few little surprises too!!

WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU HOP ON OVER AND JOIN US!!!

The fun starts Friday 24th but you have until Wednesday midnight to upload your awesome creations!!! How awesome is that!!

See you there......

Scrap class June 7th

2011-06-05T18:22:00.000+10:00

Hello Everyone... if you are in Canberra I am running a scrap class at "Scrap 'n' Stuff" scrap shop in Richardson on Tuesday 7th June! Give the shop a call if you are interested..... you can choose a boy kit or girl kit.

Here is the girl kit.....

And the boy version......

Hello Everyone

2011-05-10T14:18:00.000+10:00

I am sorry I haven't been here for a while, I have been busy with work and study, but thought I would pop in quickly to see you all. How is everyone?

I have been able to do a little bit of scrapping and card making lately but not a lot. Here is a littl eof what I have been doing.

I have also been playing around with my camera too....... I went down to an old property near me with a friend and we have great fun taking alsorts of photos. Here are a few.

Thanks for popping by... don't forget to leave me a comment!

It's on again!!!

2011-04-28T14:37:00.001+10:00

The Wicked Princesses Cyber Crop!!

Come on over and join us at 6:30pm Tomorrow (Friday 29th). See you there........find us here

Just a quick post.....

2011-02-28T19:27:00.005+11:00

Here are just a couple of recent layouts I created.

This first one is created with Bo Bunny and Core'ordinations. I have to say I am very happy with this colour combo. I have also used one of the beautiful "my Vintage Blossoms" you can get them here.

This second layout used some very yummy papers from Echo Park and Kaisercraft. Apart from that I don't have much to say. Thanks for dropping by.

Long time no chat....

2011-02-21T12:48:00.005+11:00

Well it has been a long time since I blogged anything and unfortunately this will just be a quick one too. Just want to show you my latest creations.

I have created 2 layouts using the Basic Grey "marjolaine" range. I love the colours in these papers, they were so easy to use. Both of these layouts were created using sketches created by the wonderful Krissy Christie. I have also used some of her beautiful "My Vintage Blossoms".

This necklace was created as a Christmas gift for a friend! Really happy with it, might have to make some more.

PinkiePinkie: New!!!

2011-01-05T14:21:00.002+11:00

My friend Kate has some great new stuff over at Pinkie Pinkie.... hop on over and have a look.

PinkiePinkie: New!!!: LOOK!! These funky Crossword buttons will be for sale next month!! If you would like to go into the draw for a free pack of crossword buttons on your blog then come back here and comment!!!

Christmas before the New Year!!

2010-12-31T07:30:00.005+11:00

Well I thought I had better publish this layout before the end of the year. I just love these photos...... taken 5 years apart it is clear to see then growing up!.

This layout uses a large square doily that has been given the glimmer mist treatment. Basic Grey papers and buttons and a beautiful "ribbon" vine. The key is by Kaiser and comes with little resin stickers so you can add your own touch to it. This was a pretty quick layout but I have to say I am very happy with it.

Hop by again soon!

"Quick Mum I need a card for this party!!!"

2010-12-31T07:00:00.003+11:00

You know what it is like you are relaxing on a Saturday morning and you hear the cry......"MUM I NEED A CARD!" So off to your stash you trot, but alas they just wont do...... so you have to create!!!

Here are 2 very quick cards I threw together when I got an urgent cry......

This first card is made using Kaisercraft papers and rubons. I think it only took a few minutes to create.

This card was created by using a pre-embossed card front which I inked and added a few patterned paper squares and the most gorgeous digi image from BUGABOO

Thanks for hopping by!

a few recent creations.....

2010-12-31T06:47:00.005+11:00

I thought I would quickly hop by and share a few of my recent creations. I have been scrapping still but also working with digital stamps! AND I LOVE THEM.

Here is some of my latest stuff.

As you can see I have been beading too.

The necklace was a gift for my son's teacher and I finally got around to creating a book hook for myself.

Here is a card I have done with a PRISCILASTYLES digi image! I have to say I LOVE working with digi stamps..... so quick and easy to print..... you don't have to spend time getting out the ink and the stamps and then cleaning the stamp and them putting it all away again. AND the print perfectly EVERY TIME!!!!!

Well I think that is it for right now.... I will be back soon with some more creations.

Coming soon to a scrap shop near you......

2010-10-16T14:44:00.001+11:00

Just wanted to share with you a class that I will be doing soon.

What do you think??

Layers of Color Art Stamps

2010-10-12T08:02:00.003+11:00

Layers of Color has a new release happening and to celebrate they are having a blog hop. These stamps are just beautiful. Be sure to hop on over and join in.

Yes it is madness again.

2010-10-07T15:42:00.006+11:00

I have missed the last couple of Midnight Madness Sketch Challenges..... but I am here again.

This is the sketch......

And here is my creation.....

I have used a beautiful "Priscillastyles" image available here. The papers I used are Kaisercraft products.

Thank you for another great sketch Priscilla.

It is that time again.....

2010-09-21T10:29:00.005+10:00

Midnight Madness time!!!!!!!!

Here is this weeks sketch............

And here is my creation.....

The sentiment on this card reads "sending sunshine". I converted the portrait sketch to a landscape card. The image is a beautiful "priscillastyles" image, Prima flowers and Basic Grey papers.

Thank you for hopping over to my blog...... please leave me a comment, I would love to hear from you.

Just a quickie

2010-09-21T10:26:00.002+10:00

Here is just a quick little card I whipped up on the weekend. I wanted to try this new ribbon technique... and I like it. I will be using if again I am sure.

I have used Basic Grey "Max and whiskers" papers and chippie pieces.

Midnight Madness has struck again

2010-09-12T17:05:00.003+10:00

Over at "priscillastyle" blog there are some great sketches to play with.... a new one each week. Here is the current sketch.....

And here is my creation. I have used a beautiful PriscillaStyles digital image, I LOVE this butterfly it is just beautiful. You can get it HERE.

Thanks for looking at my blog!

But wait there is more......

2010-09-04T08:48:00.002+10:00

Here are a couple of other layouts i have created recently. This first one used the BG "max and whiskers" range. I am not usually a fan of animal papers but I just love these ones.

And yep more BG, the old "archaic" range.... always been a favourite range for me.

Just a couple

2010-09-04T06:49:00.004+10:00

Here are a couple of my most recent scrap-booking creations.

This first one is a layout that was the result of a "blind scrap" over at Wicked Princesses". A blind scrap is sort of like a class done online, where you get the step by step instructions but no pictures or extra information. The resulting layouts are always great but vary so much from person to person. Such great fun.

This second layout is one I created for a class I ran at my local scrap shop!

My first ever digi image stamp card!!

2010-09-01T17:24:00.004+10:00

Well I have done it... I have taken a leap away from the rubber and acrylic and have done my first ever digital image card!!! I have used a beautiful image from Priscilla Styles.

So what do you think?????

WHO WANTS TO WIN????

2010-08-31T20:04:00.008+10:00

Crafter's Digital Art Center Give Away

THE PRIZE IS A
Genius MousePen 8" x 6" Graphic Tablet
One CDAC Member will win this Drawing tablet. You can learn to draw your own digis with this prize. This brand new tablet is ergonomically designed for drawing, handwriting, sketching, coloring, or picture editing, and powered directly by the USB connection. It’s not only a fantastic media tool for designers, but a "hand-eye" coordination, fun input device for a computer. Giveaway ends Sept 13th and winner will be picked by random generator.
Prize Features are..

* 8"x6" working area, comfortable for easy drawing, painting and using the PC
* 1024-level pressure sensitivity for all kinds of shapes and thickness control
* Make handwriting notes/drawings on the Internet and in any application program
* Cordless mouse and pen design gives you unlimited freedom
* 3D scroll wheel for fast browsing on the Internet and in Windows documents
* Corel Painter-The ultimate digital sketching and painting tool
* Supports Windows 2003/XP/Me/2000/98

Make sure you hop over to Crafter's Digital Art Center and check it out!!!

What an way to spend a day.....

2010-08-31T19:45:00.002+10:00

or two......

There is a new competition over at Wicked Princesses!

There is going to be a new challenge uploaded every Wednesday and you have a week to complete it. The competition will run for 6 weeks! What a great way to find some inspiration.

Hop on over and check it out!!

want to win some yummies????

2010-07-18T16:00:00.003+10:00

We all like a little something extra..... don't we?

Well head on over to Wicked Princesses!!!

Just follow think link to find out how you could win all these beautiful scrap goodies.

2010-04-22T15:38:00.002+10:00

It's on again.... a Cyber Crop over at Wicked Princesses!! Hop on over and enjoy the fun!

There is going to be some great challenges and maybe some games and prizes too. I am sure there will be some chatting and fun too!

You have to check this out!!

2010-03-12T16:58:00.004+11:00

You have to check out this new site I have found.......Flights of Fancy. Anita is such a talented person. She creates stunning hand-crafted jewellery! Each piece is a work or art! They all have a little quirky twist......beautiful work.

WHO WANTS TO WIN????

2010-03-08T13:40:00.003+11:00

Do you want to win a stunning pack of new on the market handmade flowers????? Well if you do hop on over to the "My Vintage Blossoms" blog to find out how you could win

Come to the party.......

2010-02-17T07:57:00.004+11:00

It is on again.......

Make sure you pop over and join in the fun.........become a Wicked Princess!!!!!

B.O.M

2010-01-29T09:05:00.003+11:00

Well I have dusted it off and started some more.... my BOM (book of me) has seen the light of day once again. I have created 2 pages to add to this book. The book is one just for me.... where I scrap pages of myself... with different themes and feelings. Both of these new pages were created as a result of challenges set over at Wicked Princesses.

This first page is titled "ABC of ME", and as it sounds it is a list of words about me.

My second page was one word to describe 2010 for me. The layout reads...."STRENGTH.... to bloom where I'm planted".

WP Cyber crop creations

2010-01-28T19:23:00.004+11:00

Well as you know there was a CC on at Wicked Princesses over the weekend and I thought I should show you my creations.

So here we go.......

The first challenge was to re-do a layout that you had done previously. Well here is the layout I didn't like. I did it for a sketch challenge a while ago and never really liked it so re did it.

And this is what I ended with. An improvement don't you think??

The second challenge was to do a pair of cards for something "new", I chose to do 2 baby cards.

I had so much fun.... was the first time I had created anything with paper for a long while. Thanks everyone who contributed to making the CC so much fun!! Looking forward to the next one.

IT'S ON!!!!!!

2010-01-19T15:27:00.003+11:00

There is a cybercrop happening this weekend over at Wicked Princesses!!!

Here is a brief timetable of what will be happening over the weekend. It begine on Friday night!!! Hop on over and check it out... tell them Hannah sent you!!

Friday :
7:30pm (QLD time) cybercrop starts

8:00pm challenge 1 announced

9:00pm challenge 2 announced

Saturday : 7:30 pm Kirsty's class (subject to change )

8:30 challenge 3 announced

Sunday : Guessing game

Monday & Tuesday:
mini challenge or game
Wednesday: all challenge entries due midnight

Midnight Madness........

2009-12-03T16:53:00.008+11:00

A friend of mine introduced me today to MIDNIGHT MADNESS...... a sketch challenge blog and I just had to have a go (thank you Lovely Linda). The site is a great one so hop on over and check it out. This weeks sketch is sponsored by Sunshine Stamps. Anyway here is the sketch MMSC30......

And here is my card.

I had so much fun creating this card... I think I might have a little mojo back...what do you think?

Your challenge should you choose to accept it.....

2009-12-03T12:25:00.004+11:00

Here we go...... another challenge for you all. This is a simple sketch challenge.... just for fun!! (no prizes up for grabs. You can create a card, layout or otp based on this sketch. When you have completed it, don't forget to comment and link to your completed project. Can't wait to see what you all come up with.

here is my example......

Hope you have fun!

It is on it's way!!!!

2009-11-29T11:12:00.000+11:00

Stay tuned for a new sketch challenge........

(Happy Linda!!????) :0)

WOOHOO.... I did it!!!

2009-11-24T17:49:00.003+11:00

Well it is true... you heard right I DID IT!!! I actually created a few things... shocking I know.

Here are 3 cards I created for the 2nd Birthday Celebrations over at Allcraftz for you. There were several great challenges set up to inspire us and there are my creations. Thank you Megan and Marcy for your great sketches and inspiration!

Some new creations

2009-09-04T10:26:00.006+10:00

I thought I would post some of my latest creations, hopefully they will inspires someone out there.

This layout was done for a CC over at Scrap of Difference, but I didn't manage to get it finished by the time it was due. It was created off a wonderful sketch by Rhonda, thank you Rhonda!!!

These two cards I made just because I wanted to play with my new Penny Black frog stamps. They are just so cute!!!! I actually am not thrilled whith these cards.. but I just LOVE the little froggies!

This last card I made using my new Stamping Up stamps and papers. Again... made just for fun.

Not another one......

2009-09-02T19:56:00.004+10:00

Well I have done it... I have stepped out and begun another craft! Yep that is right I have taken up beading... here are a few of my first creations. Be gentle... I am only new at this.

So what do you think? Should I just give up now????

Card Sketch Challenge

2009-08-30T15:07:00.004+10:00

Over the next while I am hoping to post a some different challenges to help get your mojo flowing. I will do sketches, colour challenges, recipe challenges and maybe some other types of challenges. These are just for fun and not for prizes.... but I hope you have fun.

SO here we go.....

I have created a card sketch for you to have a go with... but you can adapt the sketch to do a layout if that is the way your mojo flows. Feel free to flip or rotate the sketch too.

And here is my example. I had great fun creating this example. Recently I won some blog candy over at Linda's blog..... well I won a beautiful set of stamps from Layers of Colour. I used Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks on gloss cardstock in cranberry, stonewashed and a gold mixative, so they have a metalic lustre to then. Then I stamped the wings in black ink and embossed them with Tim Holtz Distressed Embossing powder. I have to say I LOVE this powder... it gives a rough matt finish, looks worn and aged..... fantastic!!

The papers I used are from "Graphic 45", very delish papers to work with. The hear is from Heidi Swapp and is part of her invisables range. All the items in this range have been printed in white ink so that when you colour them the pattern remains white. The sentiment is hand written on cardstock. Also the scallop edge to the right is cut away from the top layer of the card so you can see the dragonfly paper that is on the inside of the card.

I hope you have fun with this sketch and would love to see what you create. If you leave me a comment with a link to your creation we will all be able to see the wonderful work that is inspired.

Happy creating

fly away with this blog candy!!!

2009-08-03T08:16:00.002+10:00

WOW the candy if falling think and fast at the moment.......

You have to check out Lind's blog.... she has just been asked to join a DT for an American stamp company...Layers of Colour, and well to celebrate she is giving away a stamp set...... hop over to LINDA'S BLOG to check it out.

are you in the MOO-ed to win

2009-08-03T08:11:00.002+10:00

If you would like to win a stunning stamp set..... head over to Amy's blog...she is giving away some stunning blog candy!

this way to Amy's blog

WOW..... what great candy!!!!

2009-07-11T21:15:00.002+10:00

You have to check out Chrissy's blog....she is an amazing atrist and has some great candy up for grabs!!!!!!

http://crissysartnheart.blogspot.com/

Your Mission Should you choose to accept it.........

2009-04-03T22:15:00.004+11:00

Here it is....my first blog sketch challenge for you all. I have just discovered how to create a sketch on the computer thanks to the help of a friend!!! So here we go.

Your mission should you choose to accept it is to create a layout using my sketch...post a comment containing a link to your finished layout so we can all see it. You will have until the end of April to complete the layout. At the end of April I will choose a winner who will receive a little RAK from me (sorry Aussies only).

So go for it people...can't wait to see what you come up with.

THE SKETCH

MY EXAMPLE

This example was made using the Prima flowers I won as blog candy over on the Allcraftz for You blog....hop on over and check them out.

And now for my latest creations......

2009-03-28T19:58:00.002+11:00

Evening all. Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend. I have had a good day......are you sitting down? good..... I ACTUALLY GOT A LAYOUT DONE!!! I know amazing but true. I have to say a big thank you to Krissy for getting the creative mojo flowing again. She has designed a beautiful sketch that I just had to do.........

So here is my creation.......

Thanks again Krissy for the inspiration.

So who is up for a challenge!???

2009-03-26T19:25:00.003+11:00

OK so I want to know.....who wants a challenge????? I am wanting to start putting up a challenge here every month for you wonderful crafters out there to take part in. I hope people will take an interest in this. I would love as many people to join in as possible... it is all just for fun. SO who would be interested??

And a few more.........

2009-03-14T16:25:00.005+11:00

This is a book I made for a very dear friend....she is also a scrapper and I hope this book proves a safe place to store all those little snippets of inspiration that hit us at the strangest times!!!! LOL

The two books above were made as gifts for 2 of my kids teachers.

This one was made for my mum for her birthday.....I know she liked it as she rang me in tears to thank me for it. It means so much when you know people like what you create doesn't it? She uses it everyday..... I guess her way of being close to each other....love you Mum.
This card was made just because!! LOL

Latest creations

2009-03-14T15:22:00.004+11:00

Hello Everyone.....well this little Froggy has been a bit quiet on the blog scene of late...but I have been doing a bit or scrapping and card making. So here are a few of my latest creations. Would love to know what you think.

This layout was done for a competition over at Allcraftz. We were given Making Memories paper samples and asked to create a layout/card/ATC using specific criteria. For this one I used a photo showing the back of something and a one word title ending in a question mark.

This card was also for the Making Memories paper challenge at Allcraftz. The criteria used for this one was the use of inchies.

This card was to use the meak Stickers from HOTP. They are so easy to use and have great impact.

Don't you just LOVE House Mouse stamps! They are so cute. This card was made especially for a friends birthday (I know she is a house mouse fan too). I just love the colours of the Kaiser papers too......very yummy!

And Magnolia stamps!!! What more can I say!? They are just beautiful and easy to watercolour. I have used one of my favourite paper brands on this one....Basic Grey!!! YUMMO!!!!

Thanks for looking at my work....would love to know what you think.

Spread the love!!!

2009-02-17T20:19:00.005+11:00

OH WOW.....thank you so much for this award Ebony!!! It is so exciting!!!!!!

The rules: you must post the award on your blog, name the person who awarded you, then pass the award to 6 other bloggers and leave a message on their blog that they've received the award.

So now I guess I need to pass this on to 6 people.....hmmmm ..... I guess they need to have blogs right? Ok well that narrows it down a little. And I guess I shouldn't pick people who I know have already received it.....hmmmmm........

Ok my 6 nominees are........

~ Nardi (visit Card by Nard)
~ Ness
~ Krissy
~ Susan
~ Chrissie
~ Del

Thank you all for showing me you care and for being a friend!!!

ENCOURAGED AWARD

2009-02-17T19:48:00.004+11:00

I received an encouragement award from a great friend of mine Nardi. Thanks so much Nardi, you have been an encouragement to me both in crafting circles and in life generally. Thank you so much!!!

I would like to pass on this award to a few people who have encouraged and supported me. (there really are so many I could pass this on too..... but some don't have blogs so that makes it hard)

Jo - because she is ALWAYS there for me!

Ebony from Allcraftz - because she was the first to take a chance on me

Krissy - 'cos she encourages me when I need it

Marnie - for her wicked sense of humor that gives me a lift when I need it

Avie - for the love and support she shows

Thank you to everyone who has had an influence on me and my life!!!

DON'T PANIC!!!!!!!!!

2009-02-17T19:32:00.006+11:00

Don't panic everyone I am still here!!! Just a very long time between drinks. Life has been very busy with Christmas, school holidays, my baby starting school, work, resigning from work, looking for a new job..... the list goes on really.

So what has everyone else been up to? I have managed to do a little bit of scrapping in the past week or so.

And this one is yep....me (almost 14 years ago!!!). I really wanted to do a layout with very minimal colour. I like how if finished up.

This one of my cute Niece!!! I loved using this MM paper!!! Very yummy.

I will post more work soon. Bye for now.

Cricut or.......

2008-12-15T07:37:00.001+11:00

Ok everyone I need your comments..... I am thinking about getting a Cricut....so here are my questions. What do I get? Cricut or something different? I was thinking the standard Cricut as I think it will cut big enough for me and the expressions is a big machine. So what should I get?

Would love your comments people.

Hello from a busy Frog

2008-12-15T07:32:00.002+11:00

Hello everyone..... no I haven't fallen off the face of the planet.... just been busy. I am sure you all know how that is. This is just a very short HI..... need to run off to work in a few minutes. I will try to get back here this afternoon and post some pics of my latest pieces.

IT'S ON AGAIN............

2008-09-16T18:11:00.002+10:00

Allcraftz Cyber Crop is on again.......

Thursday 25th September to Monday 29th September.

There will be 4 challenges set on Thursday night and you have until midnight on Monday to submit your creations to the gallery.

Friday night will see a couple of great fun games in play too.....so come and join in the fun!

Daisies by Sandie

2008-09-10T18:35:00.004+10:00

Well here is the latest layout I have completed......I have used some wonderful new paper ribbon flowers made by a friend Sandie. These are an exclusive Allcraftz product. I just love them. Pop over to Allcraftz and get some yourself....they come in a mixed pack of 9 for $8.00 but right now they are $7.00.

CLASSES FOR SALE TOO

Also over at Allcraftz too are a couple of classes for sale that I will be running soon. I am doing a class with the Basic Grey Archaic papers. This is a great layout for boys photos. the other class is using Kaiser Craft's Jade's Garden range. I used a photo of myself for this one but it would be great for girls of any age. Make sure you check them out.

CYBER CROP ON NOW!!!!

2008-08-29T17:54:00.009+10:00

The Allcraftz August Cyber Crop is on now!!!!

Here is the examples I have done for 2 of the challenges.

Challenge 1

Your Mission should you choose to accept it is........

to create a layout using photos (at least 2) of a family trip/holiday/day out . You also need to use a transparency/overlay and stitching. Also include some handwritten journaling in the form of a letter written to the subject in the photo. The journaling can be hidden but you must be honest and tell us it is there (I understand that the content of the letter may be personal).

here is my example.....
I have used machine stitching but hand stitching is fine too. My letter in on the back of the blue spotted paper in a clear plastic envelope. The overlay i used was a journaling block which I cut in half and used as the flourishy corners to the layout.

Challenge 3

ok we had a suggestion after the last CC to have an OTP challenge.....so here it is.

Create a CC with the travel theme....it can be any form of OTP you like....a frame, a tin, a mini album......use your imagination.

here is my example......

I have made a mini exploding book from a 12x12 sheet of pp with cardstock covers. The theme is a trip to one of our favourite local nature reserves.

Hop on over to Allcraftz now to join in the fun!

Allcraftz Cybercrop Happening!!!

2008-08-25T20:12:00.006+10:00

Who is ready to meet a challenge or 2?? We have a cybercrop on this weekend! It starts on Friday 29th August! There are some fantastic challenges planned and some awesome games and so much fun to be had. The theme is : "Are we there yet?"....so dig out all your travel and holiday pics and pop over and join the fun.

While there you really have to check out the shop....so much happening there to.....place a bid on the Cuttlebug kit in "how low can you go?", check out the latest kits for up coming classes and I know there are some amazing bargains to grab. There is also the "JACKPOT BONUS"....use the clues to purchase the secret item and you could win a $100 voucher! How cool is that!

Hop on over to Allcraftz and check it all out!

Allcraftz shop

Allcraftz forum

Beautiful Magnolias

2008-08-25T18:08:00.003+10:00

Just recently I discovered a beautiful range of stamps called "Magnolias"...thanks Mel!! They are just beautiful.

2008-08-25T17:46:00.003+10:00

Recently I was asked to make a set of cards as a "Lucky Door Prize" for a coffee and dessert night we held with our playgroup. These are the cards I made. They were made to match the decorations and menus of the night.

Has it been that long?

2008-08-24T16:50:00.005+10:00

Well once again my wee little bloggy has been forgotten. I have just a few minutes now to post some of my latest creations. I hope you like them...I would love to know what you think.

These cards are ones I made for a "Stamping and Papercraft Stampers Challenge".

Trifold card

Spotlight card

Texture Paste card

The tri fold card and the spotlight card were published but the texture paste one was not.

Published!!!

2008-06-21T17:20:00.002+10:00

Ok now that the magazine that published my cards is well and truely off the shelves....I can post pics of my cards....So drum roll please.......

Here they are......

English is such a weird language..........

2008-06-13T19:33:00.002+10:00

English is such a weird language..........

Have you remembered your grammar since you left school?.....seems I have remembered some things.

You Scored an A

You got 10/10 questions correct.

It's pretty obvious that you don't make basic grammatical errors.

If anything, you're annoyed when people make simple mistakes on their blogs.

As far as people with bad grammar go, you know they're only human.

And it's humanity and its current condition that truly disturb you sometimes.

The It's Its There Their They're Quiz

So exactly what is happening on the 7th!!!

2008-06-01T11:49:00.007+10:00

Well here is is a full schedule of what will be happening at ALLCRAFTZ NATIONAL SCRAPBOOKING DAY next Saturday 7th June!

9:00am Here we go! A brief introduction & welcome, with some rules for comps listed
9:15am Children's Chinese Whisper challenge details listed with roster
AND Kid's first mini Cyber Crop (CC) style challenge listed
9:30am CLASS- Basic Grey Mini Album class with Hannah
9:45am Adult's 1st CC style challenge listed
10:00am Treasure Hunt (a sample of this was in a previous newsletter- this is a larger version)
10:30am Product Challenge details listed (for those receiving free product for this challenge)
10:45am Essay Competition details listed- "In 250 words of less" style.
11:00am DEMO- Sharon will be demonstrating a fantastic product for us
11:15am Product Launch #1
11:30am Puzzle Game (Find-A-Word)
12:00pm CLASS- Mini Album with Sandra
12:15pm What's That Game
12:30pm Kid's 2nd mini CC style challenge listed
12:45pm Adult's 2nd CC style challenge listed
1:00pm Break (Lunch)
1:30pm Product Launch #2
1:45pm Quiz Game
2:15pm Raffle draw #1
2:30pm Kid's Drawing Competition details listed
2:45pm Puzzle Game (Crossword)
3:00pm Break
3:15pm Scavenger hunt- there are two separate ones, one for kids & one for adults
3:45pm Kid's 3rd mini CC challenge listed
4:00pm CLASS- Hannah's Daisy D's Card Class
4:15pm Product Launch #3
4:30pm Adult's 3rd CC style challenge listed
4:45pm Raffle draw #2
5:10pm POP FEST! 20 minutes of multi-fast popping!!
5:30pm Special Competition
6:00pm Break (Dinner)
7:00pm Kid's Speak- Kid's Prize list, Chinese Whisper winner, etc
7:20pm Special Project Challenge
7:30pm Adult's Final CC style challenge listed
7:45pm CLASS- Hannah's Infuse Class
8:00pm Game (Where is it?)
8:15pm POP FEST!
8:30pm Final Puzzle Game
8:45pm Winners Announced
9:00pm Award Ceremony and Close.

And remember- all day there will be random popping and prize giveaways for anyone logged in on the day...

So come along and enjoy the fun.......will be great to see you all there. And remember tell them Hannah sent you! LOL

ALLCRAFTZ NATIONAL SCRAPBOOKING DAY

2008-05-31T14:35:00.004+10:00

Allcraftz National Scrapbooking Day is on Saturday 7th June!

Well it is on and it is going to be HUGE!

So what will be happening I hear you asking.....WELL.................There will be classes and prizes and give aways ....so many things happening .
Here is what is planned so far...

*Classes full of inspiration, learning and so much more!
*A day full of scrapping challenges, like a mini Cyber Crop
*Puzzle games like find-a-word, crosswords, etc
*Lucky Door Prizes from our fantastic "Popper"
*A prize for the most forum posts during a specific time on the day
*A prize for the person who completes the most classes/challenges for the day
*A short essay comp, "in 100 words or less" style
*Bring a Friend rewards- referral goodies
*New product launches
*Brand and Product spotlights
*Video demonstration
*Special discounts for the day only
*A special project where you are given instructions to design something very specific
*Scavenger Hunt
*Seeing Stars competition
*Treasure hunt- this one will challenge you!
*Spot games
*More still to work out!!!

ALSO:
A kid's section for the day will be included as well- there will be:
* mini challenges for the kids
* Chinese whispers style comp. Each child will be allocated a 30min time-frame. In that time, they will need to lift an element from the child's work before them, and create a piece of their own. These are to be cards or 8x8 layout's so they can complete one in the time-frame.
*kid's classes,
*Child's scavenger hunt
*Two children's puzzle games- for example, find-a-word...
* Every child who joins in on the day WILL win a prize.

Here are some of the prizes up for grabs as listed on the forum.

Daisy D's- have sent some goodies off to us for prizes!

BASIC GREY- have put together some fantastic kits for us at a great price so we can have some classes on the day. They have provided us with 24 kits for a 3 hour class- and complete instructions. The cost of this kit/class will be a little more than our normal classes but oooooooh so worth it!

BASIC GREY - we will be having a product demonstration for the BG rub-on roller, with the tools available to purchase on the day at a super great price! And when I say super great- I MEAN IT.

Kaiser Craft- are donating a prize pack with a RRP of $55. This prize will include BTP Wood, Papers, Rubons, Flowers, Rhinestones and Paint.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The day is going to be very busy..........I am running 3 classes through the day plus just enjoying the fun of the day. The classes I am running are a Basic Grey Mini-album, a layout using Basic Grey Infuse papers and a card class using Daisy D's papers. So drop in...tell them Hannah sent you and have some fun.

here is the link to follow!

http://allcraftz.com.au/forum/index.php

WINNER ANNOUNCED SOON................

2008-05-17T08:36:00.007+10:00

Ok well there have been so many wonderful suggestions of prizes......the decision is too hard. So what I am going to do is get my two kids to draw names out the hat. They will both draw one name each so we will have 2 winners.

The winners will each receive a mystery pack of goodies from me......they won't necessarily contain your wishes (my budget doesn't quite stretch that far) but I hope you will enjoy your goodies.

Thank you everyone who has visited my blog.....I love getting feed back from everyone.

OK back soon with the winners!

OK DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!..................

There are 3 winners because I just couldn't let my kids have all the fun now could I. OK here we go......

here are the winners.....

Patty W
Nardi
Chrissie

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL....and thank you to everyone who joined in the fun.

If you could leave me you email addy ladies then I will get your address and send out your winnings.

BLOG CANDY IS NOW ALL POSTAL!!!!!

ON SALE NOW!!!!!!!

2008-05-09T12:36:00.003+10:00

YAY so EXCITED!!!!

Well today is the day! My issue of "Stamping and Papercraft" is on sale today! I am so excited, this is the first time I have been published, hopefully not the last.....LOL!!!! I have a set of cards in this issue. here is a photo of the cover of the magazine so you can get the right one...Hee hee hee!!!!

Who wants some blog candy?

2008-05-08T12:42:00.005+10:00

Ok here we go......I want to give away some blog candy.....but this is candy with a difference. Here is how it will work. I want you to suggest to me what you would like for candy and then I will pick the one or ones I like the best and they will win. Does that make sense? So go ahead....tell me what you want?.... (craft/scrapping related of course!!!)........ a handmade card or two, ribbon, buttons, grungboard, what does your heart desire???? I will leave this open for a week so I will decide the winner(s) on Thursday the 15th.

SO who wants candy?

Latest creations

2008-05-08T11:55:00.005+10:00

Well it has been a long time since I updated my wee little blog. I seem to say that a lot don't I?.......well here are a few pics of my latest creations.

I love this little birdy...he is so cute!

This layout has been created using Jenni Bowlin papers. I admit I wasn't in love with the papers at first....but I do like the way it turned out.

Here is an OTP I have done. It uses the Making Memories Photo Cubes as a base.

Thanks for looking....I would love to know what you think.

2008-05-06T19:45:00.004+10:00

So do you love or hate those trivial quizzes you find all over the place?? Take these couple and tell me how you went.

70%

86%

I guess I will survive if I ever crash into the moon!!!

Each new day.......

2008-04-17T08:50:00.004+10:00

Morning everyone. Some days it is difficult to get going, some days you spring out of bed with out your feet touching the floor. We never know what a day will bring us do we, and each day has a fresh beginning.

Yesterday I received some very very HAPPY MAIL. It was a wonderful surprise. I was lucky enough to receive a package of extremely yummy scrap supplies from a wonderful caring friend. Inside the package was a great selection of papers (ones I had never seen or been able to get my hands on), some beautiful flowers, pearls, rubons and the cutest little owl friends!

Thank you SJ...you are a blessing in my life.

I am so lucky to have a bunch of wonderful caring people in my life. Thank you all Charles, Jo, Sandra, Ness, Mandz, Cath, Fiona ..........the list goes on. I can't name everyone because I am sure to forget someone. But know that I appreciate the touch everyone has in my life. THANK YOU!!!

E is for......

2008-04-17T08:07:00.004+10:00

Well this is a little post from me this morning. I haven't updated for a while, I know slack.....but I had to tell you all Ness has nominated me for an Excellent Blog Award. See there it is at the top! Thanks Ness...and thanks for you VERY kind words.

So now it is my turn, I get to nominate someone....it is a hard decision....hmmmmmmmm. OK I nominate Sandra.......YAY Sandra....come on down!

Sandra is a great friend who inspires me and encourages me everyday. Thanks Sweetie....now it is your turn.

OK So I am getting back on the wagon!

2008-03-09T16:49:00.003+11:00

Well here we go again I hear you cry......another attempt to loose weight. But I have to do it this time, I am so sick of feeling the way I do. I am tired of being fat.....so I need to announce it here so there is no turning back!

I NEED to loose 30kg! OH my that sounds impossible........but I am going to do it in 5kg lost so that is only 6 lots! That sounds much easier already. I am 170cm tall so should weigh around 70kg. So here is to the first 5kgs! (raise glass...chink....glug glug glug...water of course!)

I am going to Weight Watchers every Saturday and I guess I should tell you all each week how I am going?? Yes or No? Hmmmm I will think about that one I guess. I need to up my exercise too...so will have to plan that into my weekly schedule I think. So who is with me on this? Anyone else out there need support? I know I sure do.

What a whirl wind!!!

2008-03-07T07:16:00.003+11:00

This year had gone so fast and here we are in March already. Half way through the first school term with Easter just around the corner. Life has been busy...but no more than anyone else's I think. I am loving life, while it is busy and we have had our share of curve balls, I am enjoying life. I still love the DT and love to be able to have time to create. I have also be accepted for publication in Stamping and Papercraft magazine. They are publishing a set of 3 cards I made plus they have asked me to take part in the "stampers challenge" section. The issue with my cards in it goes on sale at the beginning of May. So excited about it!

I really wanted to share a few of my latest creations with you all.

The first is a desk caddy I made form beer coasters that a kind friend sent me (thank you Susie!). I had wonderful fun making it. I have used the new "Bazzill with Egde" to make the scalloped dividers in the middle.

Well I have to run now but I will blog again soon

WOOHOO...what a way to end the year!!!!

2007-12-18T12:47:00.000+11:00

Well this year I applied for a position on a Design Team for an online shop....and I got it!!! There were 3 positions and I got one and my best friend got one too. To get on the team was great but for Jo to get on the team to.....AWESOME!!!! There are so many wonderful things planned for the coming year....all very exciting.

Here is my submission for the position.

The online shop is allcraftz.com.au

You can find the latest products at great prices. There is also a gallery and a forum.

What a year......

2007-11-29T07:46:00.000+11:00

Well this year has been quite a year. I have done much this year but scrapping wise one of the biggest things I did was compete in an online competition....I guess I can say which one. It was Embellished Idol. It is done like "Australian Idol" in that every week you get a challenge then it is voted on by members of the forum, and those with the least votes are out of the competition. It was a bit step for me because I feel so inadiquate amoungst a lot of other scrappers. Needless to say I didn't win....LOL, but I was happy with how I went.

Here are the layouts I did for the competition.

this was challenge one - a sketch challenge. I turned the sketch on it's side.this was challenge 2 - we havd to use paint strips in the Lo and only the colours on the strip.
Challenge 3 - was to use tags on the lo. I made a tag book and attatched it to the LO.
A close up of the book

Challenge #4 was to use no photo bigger than 2 inch by 3 inch.....as you can see I did a montage.

Challenge #5 was to do a layout without using traditional adhesives...... so I turned my layout
into a pin board.

Challenge #6 was a hybrid layout, some digital elements scrapped traditionally.

So I was happy with how far I got in the competition.....and who knows what will happen next year.......IF I ENTER!

OK Second time around!

2007-11-21T13:32:00.000+11:00

Ok well I have decided to get my blog out of moth balls and start sharing work here and just updating people on my life (not that is is very exciting). So stay tuned for some of my creations and notterings.

2007-04-20T08:10:00.000+10:00

Healthy Scrappers Challenge

Here is my first layout for the Healthy Scrappers challenge.
I have used Basic Grey Paper for the background. I also used MM rubons and three bugs rubons, chipboard number 4 (unknown brand), crystal brad (unknown brand) and a hand folded paper pocket. My journalling in in the pocket on tags. The swirls/flourishes and all freehand drawn.

Thanks for looking.

2007-04-19T10:37:00.000+10:00

Here is one of my favourite layouts at the moment. It is of out New Years Eve 2006 day at Mollymook beach. What a fantastic day! The weather was perfect and the wave wild, but the kids loved running in and out of the surf and filling their clothes with sand.