Make A Wish

Here is my take on this month's challenge over at Scrap The Girls. Wow, did I struggle with this one!? I actually started it 3 times & in the end I was just happy to stick everything down. As a result, I am not 100% happy with the end product... however, it's all about saving the memory, isn't it? Of course, Tabitha's favourite colour is blue, so it had to be a blue birthday! She loved her cake too ;)

Products:

Cardstock: La Carte Paper

Paper: ?

Embellishments: Kaisercraft alpha die, chipboard alpha, Charms Creations emoji, Funky Flair, generic sticker

Thanks for stopping by, Tanya X

Photo Shoot

I was more than happy to play along with this challenge for White With 1 this month, seeing as it is one of my favourite colours - Magenta Purple! Actually, anything in any shade of purple is fine with me! ;) I went simple with this layout as, after a bit of a break, I was a bit 'rusty'. Also, with so many photos on the page, I thought a minimalist approach was in order. Here is my youngest on her way to her CanDance performance with her dance school. Her sister took all these photos while my Mum & I chatted away in the front seats! Tabitha rarely gets nervous before any performance & these photos are proof of that :)

Products:

Cardstock: Bazzill

Embellishments: Kaisercraft alpha die, Kaisercraft rhinestones, sequins, generic die cut sticker, generic wood veneer word, Tinby Metallic Melts

Thanks for stopping by, Tanya X

Sooo Tired

Hello all! After Doctor's appointments & then a sinus infection, I haven't had a lot of time to create :( However, I am on the mend now & slowly getting back into it. I am happy to share with you my take on Scrap the Boys August challenge - Not Happy! It was difficult to find one of my son when he is not happy. He seems to always be pulling a face or smiling ridiculously in most photos I have of him, so I was glad this one came to mind & was easy to find. I tend to be pulling out a lot of black, white or Kraft cardstock lately, so I just went with the flow on this one.

Products:

Cardstock: Kaisercraft
Paper: Project Life journal cards
Embellishments: Kaisercraft stencil, Crackle texture paste, Kaisercraft alpha die, Kaisercraft rhinestone arrow, Charms Creations emoji (altered), wood veneer, Franchville enamel dots, Kaisercraft embroided badge, Provo Craft sticker

Thanks for stopping by, Tanya X

Happy Place

Well, what a crazy couple of months it has been! Everyone in the house got sick - including the dog - which meant some time off school for each of the kids. Then we have had birthdays, dance exams, Year 11 exams, school holidays, outings... While it has been enjoyable (for the most part) & memorable, there hasn't been a lot of time & mojo for creating. So, sadly this month, I have only got a couple of layouts done. Here is one I managed for Scrap The Boys' challenge this month, the theme was 'Take me to the Ocean'. So, here is hubby at his favourite beach on one of our family holidays, many years ago.

Products used:

Cardstock: Bazzill, Kaisercraft
Paper: Making Memories (note)worthy Delaney floral, 7 Dots Studio
Embellishments: Distress Ink - Weathered Wood, twine, Kaisercraft chipboard flourish, chipboard word, Tinby Metallic Melts, Kaisercraft alpha stickers, Charms Creations DIY cloud & tab, paper flowers & leaves, shell, wood veneer word tile, Project Life journal card

Thanks for stopping by, Tanya X

My Daddy, My Hero

Well, here goes... this layout, done for Scrap the Boys this month, has been 3 years in the making. I have wanted to scrap this photo so many times, but I just wasn't ready. When I saw the theme this month of My Daddy, My Hero, I knew it was time. I apologize to those who may find it morbid or depressing, but it has been sitting in me for the past 3 years & it was time to get it out. I have been accused of wanting sympathy when I share things about my Dad & his passing, but for anyone who knows me, that is simply not the case. I wear my heart on my sleeve at times & am not afraid to be exactly who I am. My Dad was my hero (& in some cases, still is) & I am not afraid to admit, the tears rolled freely as I attempted to write these words. RIP Dad, I will love you forever X

Products Used:

Cardstock: Tim Holtz Coredinations

Paper: Kaisercraft Kaleidoscope - Illustrate, Webster's Pages Storybook - Nature's Manuscript

Embellishments: Kaisercraft stencil, Staz-On Opaque, Distress Ink - Crushed Olive, Prima Ink - Branch Bark, paper doily, twine, twig heart, paper flowers & leaves, Hot Off the Press stamp, Liquid Pearls - Avocado

Thanks for stopping by,

Tanya X

A Peaceful Moment

Here is my entry for this month's challenge over at 123 Challenge. My daughter was not very impressed with the picture I decided to use, but I just love it. Our puppy is full of energy & will keep going all day if she could, so it's nice to see her stop & have a snuggle now & then.

Products Used:

Cardstock: American Crafts, Bazzill

Embellishments: Kaisercraft stencil, Crackle texture paste, Kaisercraft paint, Little Birdie chipboard frame, The Craft Stall wood veneer word, Tim Holtz heart die, embossing folders, Tim Holtz tag die, flower punch, Charms Creations DIY heart, paper flowers, doily, ribbon, adhesive lace, pearl rhinestones, tissue paper, Tim Holtz flower die, brad, Thickers - Rockabye, Prima alpha stamps, stickles, Heidi Swapp Colour Shine - White

Thanks for stopping by,

Tanya X

Be Yourself

After missing a couple of months of the Kraft + challenges, I really wanted to get this one done. I was inspired by a layout I saw in a recent copy of Scrapbooking Memories where they had used frames around the photo & I really liked it. However, as I saw more & more people uploading there own layouts, I became slightly discouraged, as they are all so talented. I just didn't feel I had what it takes... Never mind, I pulled up my big girl panties & just did it! I am quite happy with the result :)

Products Used:

Cardstock: American Crafts, Bazzill, Kraft

Paper: Kaisercraft Me Collection - Encourage

Embellishments: Memento Ink, Heidi Swapp stickers, Kaisercraft Polaroid stamps, Glitz rhinestones, My Mind's Eye Cut & Paste stamps, gesso, acrylic paint

Thanks for stopping by,

Tanya X

Love This

After scouring the amazing inspiration from the DT girls over at Charms Creations, several times mind you, I finally decided to scraplift a page by Charm herself! I actually loved doing this & yes, I got very messy! It only took me a couple of hours to do (allowing for drying time of the Colour Shine & lunch), which was a bonus seeing as I have had a horrible headache all day.

Products Used:

Cardstock: Bazzill

Embellishments: Kaisercraft stencil, texture paste, Heidi Swapp Colour Shine - Pink, acrylic paint, Charms Creations X & O, Funky Flair, paper clips, Pink Paislee artisan border, stamps - Stampin' Up, K-Mart, Hot off the Press, Heidi Swapp, Crate Paper chipboard stickers

Thanks for stopping by,

Tanya X

Whispering Wall

This layout was done for Scrapsidaisy Scraplift Challenges number 164. Unfortunately, I started it late & didn't get it finished in time - I struggled with this one, using Olive green was not happening for me.

Products Used:

Cardstock: Kraft, Kaisercraft

Paper: Kaisercraft Me Collection - Encourage

Embellishments: Kaisercraft stencil, texture paste, Thickers - Rockabye, paper & fabric flowers, brads, metal charms, Martha Stewart butterly punch, Liquid pearls, Heidi Swapp Colour Shine - Gold, Kaisercraft mist - Antique Gold

Thanks for stopping by,

Tanya X

This Is Your Wanderlust

What a pleasant surprise & honour to be asked to be a Guest DT this month over at Funky Flair! I was so nervous & hoped I would do the challenge justice. When I saw the word 'Wanderlust', I froze a little... we haven't been on a holiday for, well, forever... It really made me think of how I could tackle this. I remember this quote from Dr Seuss & knew my daughter's love of reading was the best way to go. This kid reads almost every waking minute - I'm not kidding! Reads while walking, eating & is constantly at her school library borrowing as many books as they will let her. I know that this love of books is what fuels her creative mind & I can only imagine the places she goes.

Products Used:

Cardstock: La Carte, Bazzill, Kaisercraft

Paper: Kaisercraft Tea Party

Embellishments: ek border punch, Tim Holtz tag die, Sizzix cloud die, Funky Flairs, Charms Creations heart & wood veneer, paper flowers, ribbon, staple, Heidi Swapp word die, Kaisercraft alpha dies, computer fonts

Thanks for stopping by,

Tanya X

I Love You

Last month, I was just a little bit late in getting my entry in for White with 1's challenge, so I thought I would be well prepared this month. I am uploading ALL my month's entries at once! Now, that I have started, I am regretting it - about a dozen to do!

This month's challenge was Jester Red & although it is my 2nd favourite colour, I seemed to struggle with it a bit.

Products used:

Cardstock: Bazzill
Paper: Various paper scraps from my stash, vellum
Embellishments: Prima stencil, texture paste, doily, Charms Creations heart, paper & fabric flowers, brads, Kaisercraft word die

Thanks for stopping by,

Tanya X

Circa 1972

Well, hellooo! It's been a while, once again... I always seem to have trouble 'keeping up with the uploading of the pics to the computer; part of scrapbooking :p It has been a crazy month & there have been times where sitting down to scrap has evaded me. I always have great intentions at the beginning of the month, but life just sometimes gets in the way. So, I have only managed to get 1 of the many challenges I would love to do, done. This one is for White with 1, with the colour being Lavender Herb. Of course, purple & it's many tones is my favourite colour, so naturally I had fun with this one. I found this photo of my Mum & I somewhere on my desk, & just had to use it. 

Products used: 

Cardstock: Bazzill
Embellishments: Kaisercraft stencil, texture paste, Kaisercraft acrylic paint - Mauve, Kaisercraft mist - Blackberry, Chalkboard spray - Concord, Colour Shine - Gold & Amethyst, Kaszazz chipboard, embossing folder, brads, enamel dots, rhinestones, paper & fabric flowers, doily, Ultimate Crafts resin, Kaisercraft pearls, The Craft Stall tag, Crackle texture paste, charm, Prima stamps, ribbon, Thickers - Marquise, water colour paint

Thanks for stopping by,

Tanya X

Blog Post to come! :D

Cherish Every Moment Together

Well, this layout is aptly called a challenge! This was made for 123 Challenge blog where the theme was Yellow, texture & Together. I was getting stumped with all 3, until I found this paper! I won this in a challenge about 3 years ago at my local scrap shop, Paper Flourish. I knew I had to use it, but now, which photo? When I found this one of my Mum & I when I was 6 months old, I really wasn't sure... However, I went with it & just let it flow. So, I'm not sure I'm 100% happy with it, but, I am at the same time... not sure if that makes sense... I kept with the retro theme, using some chipboard flowers, painted with acrylic paint - who knew I had so many shades of yellow?! I am not a stamper - although you wouldn't think it with all the stamps I actually own! But, how I love stamps, so I pulled them out & lo & behold, I found the stamp to use for the word part of the challenge! I have kept the journalling spots free, as I want my Mum to write on them (as she has on the back of the original photo).

Cardstock: Kaisercraft, Bazzill

Paper: Dear Lizzy Neapolitan - Endless Summer

Embellishments: Kaisercraft & other stamps, Memento ink, My Memories chipboard shapes, acrylic paint, Provo Craft embossing folder, paper & fabric flowers, brads, Funky & other flairs, Martha Stewart border punch, Charms Creations heart, Distress Ink - Squeezed Lemonade

See you next time,

Tanya X

So Beautiful

I was so excited when I saw this photo of my niece with my mother-in-law & noticed little Olivia's dress had orange in it. So perfect for this challenge over at Funky Flairs this month. I was surprised as I went through my endless supplies, how many shades of orange there are! This is the first time I have scrapped a photo of my niece (and just to note, permission has been given from both my MIL & Olivia's parents for their photos to be put up) & I think she is absolutely beautiful. Such a pretty girl, even though she doesn't smile too much for me ;)

Products Used:

Cardstock: Kaisercraft

Paper: 7 Dots Studio Calm Me Down - Hopefully, fabric-texture paper, mulberry paper, Prima Songbird - Jotz

Embellishments: TCW stencil, texture paste, Colour Shine - Peach, Couture Creations doily die, Thickers - Rockabye, Kaisercraft pearl flourish, Kaisercraft wood flourish, paper & fabric flowers, Funky Flair, Resin Rainbow resin

Thanks for stopping by,

Tanya X

Memories of Moonta

Well, as the month progresses, I feel like I am zooming along with these challenges & I am so pleased with myself! :D I feel like I am finally creating for the pleasure of it, rather than comparing myself to all the super-talented scrapping Sista's out there. As long as I'm happy with what I have produced, I'm worrying less of how others see my pages - is that a good thing or not??? Anyway, here is my page for Charms Creations Challenge #2 this month. Don't you just love Charms Creations?!?! I know I do :) I went with a beach theme, to match the challenge & I love how this page finished up. In this photo, I was only 2, my sister 7 & our brother 11. Our cousin Cary is on the end. Something else I'm loving, is looking through my papers & finding gems like this - perfect for a beach photo.

Products used:

Paper: Bo Bunny Paradise Harbour, Kaisercraft Key to my Heart - Charismatic

Embellishments: Distress Ink - Weathered Wood, Close to my Heart twine - Glacier, Funky Flair, metal charm, Charms Creations map marker, shell embellishments, Thickers - Patchwork, paper flowers

Thanks for stopping by,

Tanya X

Beautiful

Just sharing my layout for this month's challenge over at White With 1, with the colour being Treetop. I chose not to Google this colour, but instead I started looking at the trees around me. Obviously, most of them are green, but the tops of them, in our Australian Summer had turned yellow, white & even brown. I wanted to incorporate these colours into my layout. I chose this photo of my eldest child, Shalisha, during a photo shoot at school for her photography course. Of all the pictures, this one was my absolute favourite! I don't get to scrap (or even take) many photos of her, as she is at that age where she doesn't like the camera...

Products

Cardstock: Bazzill - White

Paper: Bella Something Blue - Solid, random piece from stash

Embellishments: Distress Ink - Weather Wood, twine, Kaisercraft All That Glitters Collectables die cuts, Charms Creations heart, Kaisercraft clear stickers - doilies, Paper & fabric flowers & leaves, metal flower, paper clip, stickles

Thanks for stopping by

Tanya X