Another month has just disappeared?????

Why is the year going by so fast? Everytime I turn around lately, another quarter has gone by and then I spend a week at the computer doing bookwork for that wonderful Gov. Dept. - the Tax Office - ugh!!!!!

Not that I have been doing much scrapbooking lately, way too cold in my scrap room even with the oil filled heater on full blast, I have managed a few LO's which I finally got around to photographing. I should get a couple more done tomorrow at the Wagga Scrap Day at the Senior Citizens Rooms (well that is the plan anyway)..lol

The Hut's August Challenge is now up as well (super organized on that score):
Due date: Sunday 9th September, 2012.

Two Challenges again this month:
Challenge #1:
Utilizing the saying "A picture is worth a thousand words" create a single page LO with at least two photos (of any size and orientation).

Challenge #2:
Thought I would include another Sketch for you as the feedback for last month's Sketch has been great. The sketch for this month is quite simple, BUT, what I would like you to do is use it as the base for your LO only and add your own style to it. (Sketch is here : http://thescrapbookinghut.ning.com/forum/topics/august-2012-challenges?xg_source=activity  ) for some reason I couldn't upload it to Blogger?????
I am looking forward to seeing how everyone goes with these.

cheers and enjoy the last month of Winter ...
Di (aka Chook) xxx

My very first ATC's :

Wow, I cannot believe that it could be so hard to work on something as small as 2.5" x 3.5" - but believe me it is... thank you for taking me out of my comfort zone Annette Gearside - I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of making these little fella's for such a wonderful organization Be Uplifted Inc.

July Challenges with The Hut

Monthly Challenge - July -
There are two Challenges going up for July:
Challenge #1:
Single page layout using the following:
Pencil Stitching, Row Journalling, layering and several different elements.
5x7 Portrait Photo.
Challenge #2: Using the following Sketch that I found on a Digi Website, let you creativity go wild:

Entries close on Tuesday 31st July.

Friday Night Scrap :

I managed to achieve 4 layouts last night - a record for me, I think...lol...
The First LO is Challenge #1 at The Hut :www.thescrapbookinghut.com.au
 - photos must not contain people.... although this cat really does think she is a human.

Challenge #2 - Four or more on a single LO:

 

Then a couple of extra's from kits I had made up ready for the Retreat in Brisbane that I didn't get to:

 

June Black With Two Challenge now up

Welcome to the return of BW2 its with great pleasure that we can now bring this challenge site back to you .
Our DT have been very busy working hard to bring you some amazing inspirational layouts for our first challenge ...Thanks girls :)
Our first challenge for the month of June is as follows:

BLACK card stock base only ....
              With
White and Blue
any shade of blue is permitted .
Our only rule is that you do not use any other colours other than the set criteria ,
any submitted layout using other added colours will not be in the running to win .
http://blackwith2challenge.blogspot.com.au/

Here is my take on the Challenge:

Winter is just around the corner :

Hi everyone,
I am still trying to climatize to the freezing weather now that I am back home after 4 weeks in Queensland but seeing Winter is only 2 days away - I guess I shouldn't complain too much as I prefer Winter to Summer...

There are so many Challenges out at the moment that I don't know where to start.  Firstly there are only a couple of days left with Sketches with a Twist - if you enter this Challenge your entry entitles you to receive 25% off Manor House Creations flowers from The Hut... I enjoyed being Guest Designer this month for SWAT - thank you Kim for the opportunity. http://sketcheswithatwist.blogspot.com.au

The Hut's Challenges have been extended to the 10th June - I can't wait to see the creations for these Challenges.. check out www.thescrapbookinghut.com.au for details - they are listed in the Forum.

Black with Two's June Challenge is due for release on the 1st June - keep a look out for this one -  had fun creating my layout for this and the DT lineup for BW2 is awesome... http://blackwith2challenge.blogspot.com.au

Due to coming down  with the flu, I didn't manage to make the 4 day Retreat in Brisbane  last weekend- but - hopefully next year. 

At least with not attending the Retreat, I have enough kits made up to keep me busy on Friday for the monthly scrap in Wagga at Senior Citizens Rooms - it will be great to spend the day and night scrapping and catching up with everyone.

cheers everyone and stay warm...:)

The Hut's May Challenges

The Scrapbooking Hut's Challenges are now up in the Forum... they are:

Challenge No 1:
Create a single page layout using two photos - one of which must be a portrait (dimensions up to you) where the photos do not contain people - may be animals, scenery, etc.
You must use the following:
Distressing, fibres (no ribbons), 3 embellishments (but not flowers), journalling and a title.

Challenge No 2:
Using multiple photos (4 or more) create a single page layout together with laces, ribbons or fabric. Multiple flowers and embellishments. Journalling (ofcourse..lol) and a title.

Challenge No3:
Create one card - fully completed including verse - may be on any topic - dimensions of card are to 6x6.

HAVE FUN WITH THESE - DUE DATE NOW - 10TH JUNE 2012.  :)

OH WOW!!!!!!

Just heard that I have been accepted for the Black With Two Design Team along with these absolutely awesomely (is there such a word) talented ladies...

Annette Gearside
Nicole Knopke
Donna O'Connell
Kerry Pace
Kristal Barnwell
Tiffany Call
Liz Hocking
Marelle Jackman 

I can't wait to get my teeth back into this fantastic colour specific Challenge Site... thank you so much to the wonderful Yvonne.   

Stay tuned for the first Challenge which will go up on BW2's Blog on the 1st June, 2001... http://blackwith2challenge.blogspot.com.au

cheers and enjoy what is left of your Sunday :)

Sketches With a Twist

Well there certainly nothing like doing you Blog posts every 6 months...lol... I have been a little bit busy and a little bit lazy so please forgive me...
This month I was given the opportunity to be the guest designer on SWAT - http://sketcheswithatwist.blogspot.com.au/ - the Sketch is awesome as you can see :

 and this is my take on the sketch.  I had so much fun doing this LO - photos are of my darling Uncle who passed away last year and my Auntie (who I refer to as my big sister - because I don't really have a sister..)

The flowers I used are Kaisercraft (large black one) and a gorgeous pale blue flower from Manor House Creations, which I now stock.

My take on The Hut's Monthly Challenge

October Challenge with The Hut ....

October's Monthly Challenge from The Scrapbooking Hut is:

Single page LO with two (2) photos (one colour and one black & white - photos may be different sizes) using the following items:
1. Paper Doily;
2. Handmade flowers.
Don't forget your journalling!!
Challenge finishes midnight Monday 31st October.

Black With Two October Challenge

What an awesome Challenge for this month:
Dominant black cardstock base with baby pink and aqua.
The DT girls this month have come up with some gorgeous layouts to give you a few ideas.  Looking forward to seeing you entries.
This is my DT LO for the Challenge using photos of our gorgeous grandaughter.

Bo Bunny's Father Christmas Range

I love the vintage look of this collection.  I don't scrap a lot of Christmas LO's but thoroughly enjoyed doing this one.

Bo Bunny Press - et cetera range - yummo

Oh my don't we all just love getting parcels, especially when they turn up a week before they were expected and naturally now available at The Hut for less than RRP....lol.  Unpacked the gorgeous new releases from Bo Bunny (et cetera and Father Christmas).  I have managed to whip up a LO this afternoon using ETC and tomorrow I will tackle Father Christmas.  The range is gorgeous and, as usual, my LO certainly doesn't do it justice..... cheers :)

The Hut's Monthly Challenge - Concentration..

Gotta love Glimmermists ... although probably not a good idea to dry it with the heat gun as the cardstock all buckled...

The Scrapbooking Hut's Monthly Challenge

The Monthly Challenge has one week left before I choose a LO that follows the criteria, but also has balance...
I am currently working on mine and enjoying getting my hands dirty with Glimmermist and inks..
You have to be a member of The Hut's Forum (which is free to join) ... here is the criteria:
Single or double Layout with as many photos as you like and using the following:


1. Hand stamped ribbons or laces;
2. Flowers
3. Texture (how you add your texture is up to you)
4. Journalling tag partially hidden.
I am looking forward to seeing what you all come up with.
Due date : Sunday 18th September, 2011 :)

My BW2 Challenge Layout

There are some absolutely gorgeous LO's submitted by the Members of BW2 DT - mine looks so simple and basic up against their's but below is mine.. you still have time to submit to the Challenge ...

Black With Two September Challenge

We have a great new challenge for you we have changed things round a little and we are now using 2 colours ..

So without any further Ado the september challenge is as follows

DOMINANT BLACK CARDSTOCK

WITH YELLOW AND BLUE .

please remember no other colours are permitted try and keep your entries true to the criteria.
The DT have put their LO's up and I would love to see some of 'my' girls have a go at this..xxx :)

WOW......

Well what can I say... but....WOW... I have been accepted as part of the Design Team with Black With 2.. http://blackwith2challenge.blogspot.com/  To be part of a team that has so many amazingly talented girls in it,  is totally awesome... here is the line-up...
Annette Gearside

Nick Knopke
Eve Sheppard
Narelle Riley
Marelle Jackman
Di Garling
Julie Kairl
Rebekkah Lynch
Fi Kenward
Di Landers
Julia Sava
Tiffany Call

Congrats to all the girls and am looking forward to working with you all... :)

Oh my goodness

I can't believe that it has been sooo long since I posted..lol.. just been kinda busy I guess. 

I have been scrapping away, having holidays, visiting family and for the first time in my life - today I applied for a DT position with Black With Two...if anyone is interested in this entries close 20th August but pop over to check it out and get all the details..blackwith2challenge.blogspot.com.

Well off to play around with my Blog and check out a few that I visit to add them to my list..lol

cheers - promise not to leave it so long in future

What I am up to of late.

Well, today housework and more housework...ugh. Finally got to the point where the house looked and felt clean until the wind started to blow again and we got the topsoil off the neighbours (of several miles away) back in the house again.

I have been scrapping my little heart out.

I am really taken with Challenges at the moment and have just completed 2 of these:
www.thescrapbookinghut.com.au Me/Myself March Challenge which finishes on the 5th April for those that may want to check this one out.

I also did a 'Follow The Leader' challenge with Crafting In Style which was fantastic.

I am signing up for the 7 Deadly Sins Challenge with Wicked Princesses (http://www.wickedprincesses.com.au) which should be loads of fun.

I am heading off on Sunday to an Acrylic Album Class in Tarcutta and looking forward to that and catching up with heaps of girls that I haven't seen for ages - will keep you posted on how this goes and as I have a few Acrylic Albums but not sure where to start with them.

Cheers

Di