We're Savvy kit...sneak peek!

Well, you may have guessed that the We're Savvy kit for December may have been a little festive, and you were right! Here's a sneak peek...
The papers I've selected this month are rich and traditional, with pops of modern Christmas colours. But don't be fooled...the patterns I've chosen are versatile enough that you can use them for any theme! You are going to love this kit!! Make sure you subscribe now through Scrapbook Savvy to reserve your kit, or take the chance that there will be one left on the release date. Last month they sold out within an hour of release! The We're Savvy kit is only $25AU and there's tonnes of product to play with.

Check back on 1 December 2009 for the full reveal!! I'll have a few layouts together for your inspiration then too.

Cheers, Lis.

Scrapware reveal and giveaway!

So many gorgeous releases by Scrapware in November, I just didn't know where to start! Potted blooms, music notes and chandeliers oh my!

Card: Thanks a bunch...
I have used the mini potted blooms to create a thank you card. The pot has been covered in vintage book paper and inked, and the flowers have been dipped in ink and a pearl added to the centres to finish the flowers off. I have layered the flowers on coordinating flower stickers and foam tape to give them more depth.

A mini dragonfly has been added to the flower for an extra whimsical touch and the chipboard word has been spritzed with antique gold glimmermist. This card was so fun to create and I think it would look gorgeous framed too.

Layout: Make your own music
Products used:
- CH244 Music Notes
- CH243 Treble Clef 8"
- AZ08 Antique Lowercase Alphas.

For this layout, I wanted to write something inspirational to my son and the words "make your own music" kept coming into my mind. The new treble clef and music notes were just perfect to complete my layout theme. The treble clef has been coated in glue, then sprinkled with gold glitter. To tone down the gold, I have spritzed it with red glimmermist. The music notes have been inked red, then sprayed with antique gold glimmermist.

The lettering has been inked in teal then spritzed with a coordinating glimmermist. I replaced the letter "c" in music with one of the music notes.

Layout: Glam
Products used:
- CH278 Chandelier A Large
- mini f Mini Butterflies
- mini g Mini Crowns

I just love the new chandelier by Scrapware! I have used it on this layout about my daughter and her love of accessorising! I have sprayed all the pieces with glimmermist and then added pearls to the chandelier for a little extra glamour.

The mini crown placed above the title reinforces that idea that my little one is a bit of a diva! lol.Like the products you see above? Contact your local or online scrapbook store to order some in for you, or click here to find a retailer.

Who likes a giveaway?
I know I do...and so does Scrapware! Simply create a project (layout/card/otp/atc) using two or more Scrapware products, then upload it to the Scrapware gallery by midnight 1st December 2009 (AEDT) for your chance to win a Scrapware prize pack valued at over $30. How simple is that!


btw - all the other products used for these projects came from the November Girls Loft Kit! It landed on my doorstep recently and I had to create with it straight away! Love it!!

Thanks for popping by...Lis.

Pebbles Inc reveal...

This week its Emeline Seet's turn to host the Pebbles Inc blog, and she has challenged the DT to share their favourite colour combination and a layout...so here's mine!

Blue is my favourite colour and it doesn't matter what shade...its all good. Chocolate brown is an excellent neutral that will go with pretty much every colour scheme. As I wanted a bright layout, I threw in a little yellow to make it pop and some white for balance.

All these colours together look a little like this...

This super cute photo was taken when Seth was visiting his Aunty Katy. I love that his goggles are squishing down his ears! lol.

I have used Pebbles Inc's "Downtown" range which is just perfect for a boy layout. Come and check out the layouts and colour schemes put together by the Pebbles DT...very inspiring!

Cheers, Lis.

more Savvy cybercrop...

Last night I had a chance to create a layout based on Kayla's sketch for the November Savvy cybercrop. I just loved this sketch! So different to what I normally create. The only criteria was that the photo had to be more than 5 years old! Here's my layout. I've used Basic Grey's "Nook and Pantry" line together with a scattering of random odds and sods. I have cut the "Cookbook" strip paper up and layered it across the page, adding foam tape under some pieces to add dimension.

This photo was taken in 1976 and is of me and my first pet; a black labrador named Boz Scaggs...feel free to start singing the Lido Shuffle...lol. We called him Bozzie for short. Unfortunately he wasn't with us long and I don't really know what happened to him...might have to get story from Mum. Over the years I've heard that he ran away, and that he got a tick and died...who knows...but living in bushland, I wouldn't be surprised if it was a tick. As all good parents do, they glossed over the details at the time to save my sister and I the anguish of losing a pet.

There's still time if you want to play along at the cybercrop. Entries need to be uploaded into the Savvy gallery by midnight (EDST) Thursday 26 November 2009.

Hope you all have a great week!
Lis.

Scrapbook Savvy - "Remember" cybercrop!

The Scrapbook Savvy "Remember" cybercrop started last night and I've already done 3 out of the 4 challenges! The challenges are so much fun this month!!

My challenge
Extreme Makeover - Layout Edition

I set the challenge to makeover an older layout. I chose to redo this one, which I first created back in August 2003 at a Creative Memories party. I was rockin' those strips and triangles at the time!! lol.
I still love the photos of baby Sethy-boy playing with his favourite toy, and I thought I could redo the layout better. Crate Paper's "Seasons" range was just perfect for this layout and I must say, I much prefer the second version to the first. lol.
Kerryn's Challenge
For Kerryn's challenge, the criteria were simple...create a layout using a song title or lyrics...the only catch being the song/lyrics had to be older than 1990! We had fun last night googling songs from the 80's, and this Guns n Roses song seemed just perfect for this sweet photo of Eme.
Sara's Challenge
For this one, we had to create a layout using the the word remember somewhere on the page and it had to be visible; use a minimum of 3 colours, not including black and white and add journaling - at least 4 lines. This layout is about my cousin's daughter Brooklyn who is just a cutie with gorgeous red hair. We don't get to see her very often, so I wanted to remember how adorable she is now that she's 9 mths old. Once again, I've used "Seasons" by Crate Paper which is available in the Savvy store right now.
Kayla has also set a sketch challenge and its a fav. 6x4 sketch! I can't wait to tackle that one tonight.

Come and join in the fun...your takes on the challenges have to be uploaded by midnight (EDST) Thursday 26 November 2009.

Hope you're having a great weekend! Last night I went to the Savvy midnight crop and got home after 1am...then the kids and a telephone call woke me up early. Feeling surprisingly good for the lack of sleep. Early night tonight I think. We've Spring cleaned the kids bedrooms and will tackle another cleaning project soon. Better get back to it!

Cheers, Lis.

Scrapbook Savvy DT reveal...

This month at Scrapbook Savvy, I got to play with the delightful "Seasons" range by Crate Paper! I just love this range!! The papers are so easy to use and the coordinating diecut chipboard and stickers are incredibly inspiring. The colours are fresh, but lean towards to the warm side and are suitable for a number of themes and projects.I teamed the Seasons range with these items found in the Savvy store!

Layout 1: Cousins and Friends
For this layout I kept the background fairly simple and added interest and dimension with the chipboard shapes and Prima flower. I have popped the chipboard up on foam tape to layer the elements. To create a border, I journaled around the outside of the layout. That love heart paper is so fun, and the reverse side is a delicious blue stripe that I've set aside for another layout.

...here's a closeup.

Layout 2: Rain or Shine
I loved the look of this rain cloud patterned paper, but I didn't want to go down the obvious road of rainy day photos. Using a clever title, I've been able to create a layout about the love between Eme and her Poppy. I've clustered the chipboard and diecut stickers around the photo. The adhesive on them is really strong too, so no fear it will fall off in the future.

...here's a closeup.

I have another of couple of layouts to photograph, so stay tuned. In the meantime, you can purchase this range from the Savvy store right now!

• Crate Paper Seasons
• Prima flowers
• American Crafts Thickers
• Green Tara Twine

This Friday sees the start of this month's Scrapbook Savvy Cybercrop! The theme is "Remember" and there are plenty of challenges planned, fun to be had and prizes to be won! Come and join us from 6pm tomorrow.

Hope to see you there!
Cheers, Lis.

Countdown to Christmas class...

Join me at Scrapbooking Delights to create this gorgeous Countdown to Christmas keepsake by Scrapware! Learn how to use hot set powder and glitter, as well as how to cover chipboard, use glimmermist and discover the fun of heat embossing! You will want to bring this keepsake out every year!

Wednesday 2 December 2009
from 7-9pm
Cost: $50 per person

Cost includes class, Scrapware kit, patterned papers, ribbon, flowers, glitters, inks etc. You will need to bring scissors, craft knife and wet glue. Foam tape provided. Places are limited. To book your seat, contact Scrapbooking Delights on 02 4260 8885.

ps. You read that right! There's only 37 days until Christmas!! If your family and friends are looking for a gift for you, why not suggest a Scrapbooking Delights gift voucher.

Inspired Blueprints - Sketch #36

Now back to regular programming...lol. Sketch 36 has just been revealed at Inspired Blueprints and I know how much you all like sketches using standard sized photos! This sketch is just for you...The DT have created some gorgeous layouts and our guest designer this sketch is the incredibly talented and inspiring Layle Koncar! Come check out the IB blog!! Here's my take. I have added more EAD Designs rubons; our sponsor for this month. These photos were taken last year by Janine Kaye, and I've been meaning to scrap them forever! Well, this Christmas is coming very fast, so time to scrap the last one. lol.

In other news...Sethy-boy lost his first tooth yesterday...very exciting times indeed. His tooth had been wobbly for ages and yesterday when he was eating an apple he said it was hurting a bit, so I gave it a wiggle and a yank and out it came. I was sitting there with his tooth in my fingers yelling "YOU LOST YOUR TOOTH!!!". He looked at me with a mix of disbelief and excitement, then it clicked. I told him to run outside and show Daddy; but Andrew was greeted with a boy flailing his arms in the air, yelling, with blood coming out of his mouth! Poor Andrew thought he'd been injured. lol. The tooth fairy came last night and left a very generous $5 for him (a bit different to the 20c she used to bring me!!). lol. The tooth beside it is wobbly too, so no doubt the tooth fairy will be making another appearance soon. Look at that toothy grin!

...and just because she's absolutely adorable...here's a pic of Eme taken yesterday. Love how she's rockin' that headband.

Ciao for now, Lis.

to write love on her arm...

...you were created to love and be loved. You were meant to live life in relationship with other people, to know and be known. You need to know that your story is important and that you're part of a bigger story. You need to know that your life matters.

This is the mission...


Struggling with depression is not easy...today I will remind myself to love and to accept love; to never give up and to know that one day everything will be okay! Today, I will wear this with pride. Today, I will wear this for all those suffering and for those who's journeys ended all too soon.

mwah, Lis.

Work in progress...

You may have read here that I'm redecorating/reorganising my scraproom...well, I wanted to show you part of the room that is finished so far. My kids just love coming into my scraproom when I'm creating, so I decided to dedicate a space just for them. Hopefully this will help them stop touching all my stuff! lol. We picked up these little lift top desks and chairs from Seth's school for the bargain price of $2 each!! They've put their colouring-in books and scrap paper inside the desks. I love watching them sitting there creating. Every afternoon the kids have asked if they can go in there...well the rest of the room is a disgrace, so NO, not at the moment.
There are little touch lights attached to the underside of the book shelf to give the kids extra light when they're working. I have also placed the red mats under their desks to help stop damage to the carpet when they drop textas and inks and paints etc. Andrew installed the rail and pots underneath the book shelves so that we could house the kids pencils, textas and decorative scissors up off the desks. Its nice to have a clear work surface! There is also a new red bin to go under the desk. I'm doing well buying within my room elements of red, tan, chocolate and white. lol.

Well, that's it so far. My rug is being delivered tomorrow, and I really need to cull some stuff before it goes on the floor. So far I've half filled the large recycling bin! The chair I bought recently just needs a sand and stain, then that can go in place. I've also decided what size desk I want...so looks like another trip to Ikea is on the cards soon. I can't wait to show you the finished room! Hopefully soon!! What does your scraproom look like? Leave me a link so I can check it out.

Lis.

Pebbles Inc reveal...

This week it's Michele Beck's turn to host the Pebbles Inc blog and she challenged the DT to create a card and then include it on a layout. I love making cards and its so easy to do at the same time as scrapbooking. You already have the papers and embellies coordinated, so just create a card using your scraps. I have used the Lil' Buddy range by Pebbles Inc for my layout and teamed it with some new AC Thickers. These photos of Andrew and Seth were taken on Father's Day this year. Seth is definitely Andrew's little buddy - they are so alike and have so much fun together.Until Michele set this challenge, it hadn't occured to me to add a card to a layout, but I think it turned out really well. I have extra room for decoration/embellishment, but am still able to include journaling! btw - that little robot sticker is just adorable and I've been busting to add it to a layout since I got it!! lol. My other fav. are those candy dots - they are just divine! Love the matt finish.

Check out the Pebbles blog to see how the DT tackled this challenge.

Cheers, Lis.

Layouts to share...

Last Friday night I went along to the crop at Sar's and played with my Girl's Loft kit from October. I threw in some new Scrapware too. I normally steer well away from Halloween stuff since we don't celebrate it, however this year Sandra invited us to her annual Halloween party and the kids were so excited to dress up! Seth dressed as a skeleton, and the bones glowed which he was fascinated with. Eme went as a witch, but you'll have to wait to see those pics.
On this layout, I have include Scrapware's new witch and lettering, which I've coated in heat set powder and Allison Ellis glitter. Love that stuff! Super easy to apply.

Here's the Queen of Scream herself...Sandra! She thinks of absolutely everything for her Halloween parties! There was pumpkin carving, scary foods, bobbing for apples, slime and cobwebs and pinata...so much fun!

I made the flowers from the crepe paper and patty cake cases that were included in the kit. The orange spider was a ring from the kit that I cut down and I finished off the flower with ball trim.

Loads more photos were taken on the night, so plenty of layouts to come...watch this space!

Cheers, Lis.

One word fun!

RULES
- You can only use ONE word!!!
- Pass this along to 5 of your favorite bloggers!
- Alert them that you have given them this award!
- HAVE FUN!!!

Here goes...
1. Where is your mobile phone? Pocket
2. Your hair? Ponytail
3. Your mother? Caring
4. Your father? Driven
5. Your fave food? Potatoes
6. Your dream last night? Seahorse
7. Your fave drink? Diet Coke
8. Your dream/goal? Healthy
9. What room are you in? Office
10. Your hobby? Scrapbooking
11. Your fear? Isolated
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Home
13. Where you were last night? Bed
14. Something that you aren't? Organised
15. Muffins? Yes
16. Wish List Item? Furniture
17. Where did you grow up? Engadine
18. Last thing you did? Blinkie
19. What are you wearing? Teal
20. Your TV? Huge
21. Your Pets? Puppy
22. Friends? Many
23. Your Life? Improving
24. Your Mood? Meh
25. Missing Someone? Kids
26. Vehicle? Red
27. Something your not wearing? Socks
28. Your fave store? Scrapbooking
29. Your fave colour? Blue
30. Last time you laughed? Yesterday
31. Last time you cried? Wednesday
32. Your best friend? Andrew
33. One place that I go to over and over? Newsagency
34. One person who emails regularly? Jodie
35. Fave place to eat? Mylan

Ok, now 5 friends.....

Kim

Sar

PJ

Lori

Jing Jing

...and just because I can't have a post without a photo...here's one that was taken last weekend.

We went to Seth's rugby league presentation and had a load of fun...face painting, slip and slide, jumping castle...you name it. After Seth got his trophy, Andrew and Papa hoisted him up on their shoulders for a photo...so proud!

Have a great weekend everyone. Lis.

Inspired Blueprints sketches

The last couple of weeks have just flown by and I didn't get a chance to share the latest sketches from Inspired Blueprints! Here's Sketch 34 - a first for IB - a circular sketch!
I've had these papers in my stash for a little while and knew they'd be perfect for this sketch! The pics were taken by Janine Kaye last year and I just love them.

Sketch #35 has just been revealed, and our sponsor this month, EAD Designs, provided the DT with some gorgeous rubons to play with! At EAD Designs, you can choose the colour your want your rubons in when you purchase them...how fantastic is that!!!

Here's my layout. I have used EAD's Baroque Frames, and the sheet includes 4 frames and the word "remember". The rubons are super easy to apply and have an excellent glossy finish.

I recently came across this photo of me, which was taken when I was just 18! It seems like a complete lifetime ago. Looking at it, I don't think I've changed all that much...just a bit fuller in the face and few wrinkles. lol.

Come and join in the fun at IB! We'd love to see your takes on the sketches, and you may just win a prize!!

Cheers, Lis.

Pebbles Inc reveal

This week, its Celeste Smith's turn to host the Pebbles Inc blog, and she challenged the Pebbles DT to a Round Robin! I just love Round Robin's as you never know what the final layout is going to look like. Here's Celeste's layout which we used as a starting off point...
I was last in the list, and although I didn't know it at the time, the layout I had to lift looked nothing like the original. lol. Here's my take. Our two layouts couldn't be more different. I have used patterned papers and stickers from the Skipping Along range, as well as pink chip.

So much fun to play along and the rest of the DT's layouts are just gorgeous. Check them out here.

We're Savvy kit - reveal

This month sees the release of three new monthly kits at Scrapbook Savvy. The "We're Savvy" kit is my baby and its awesome value at $25! Here's what's in this month's kit...it was released today and its sold out already! There are still a couple of "She's Savvy" and "He's Savvy" kits available, but you'll need to be quick.
Here's what I've created with this month's We're Savvy kit already...the only things I've added is adhesives and a black pen. I still have a sheet of cardstock and enough bits and pieces left over to make another layout. Five layouts for $25 is excellent value.



Here's the sketch you need to use for this month's sketch challenge! Love a good, single photo sketch.
Here's my take...the pic is of my Mum on her 60th birthday last weekend. The layout was created using the kit too.
There are a number of new challenges this month at Savvy...come check it out! There's great prizes to be won. Simply upload your layouts into the gallery by midnight 30 November 2009.

Cheers, Lis.