Shazza's Craft Connection

Shazza

This is my take on Kylie's reciepe challenge at the May Cyber Crop at Uproar to Scrapmore. The May Cyber Crop theme is "Celebrating Mothers".

Kylie's challenge for this Cybercrop will be a Receipe Challenge.

Here are the ingredients you will need:

1 x cs or pp for Base
1 x double sided pp
1 x scalloped border(30cm)
1 x 11 inch scalloped circle
Lots of embellishment to suit your LO
Journal Tag
Alpha
1 x 5x7 photo of your mum

Recipe Instructions
1 Grab your 12x12 cs or pp .This will be your base.
2.Using your double sided pp, cut 2 lengths of 3x30cm strips. Place these at the top and bottom of your base , flush with the edges.
3.Turn over double sided pp. Now cut 2 lengths of 5x30cm strips. But on each strip, one side has to be torn. You can ink these if you wish. Place these strips overlapping the pp on the top and bottom slightly and the torn edges facing towards the centre.
4.Cut your scalloped circle in half. Place slightly on an angle, on the left hand side of your LO.
5.Place your photo in the centre of your LO on the same angle as your scalloped half circle.
6.Cut your scalloped border edge to 3 pieces measuring 16.5cm, 9.5cm and 4cm. Place the longer edge along the left edge of your photo. The second longest at the bottom of your photo. The last piece goes up the top of your LO overlapping pp but flush with right edge.
7.Place your journal tag in the right hand corner of your photo.
8.Place a cluster of embellishments that you have picked for your LO, in the bottom left corner of your photo.
9.Place your title to the bottom right of your photo. I have used a journal tag which has writing already on it for my title. You may like to do the same.
10.Place a couple more embellishments at the top of your title.
11.Finally, doodle around borders and embellishments.

You have now completed your LO.

Here is Kylies example at this link:

http://uproar2scrapmore.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10095/normal_natural_beauty.JPG

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This is my entry:

I used 3 words in the journaling to describe my mum: Unique, Special and Just Beautiful!

Thanks for a great reciepe Kylie I'II pass it on to my friends :) I really enjoyed putting this together.

and some close ups:

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Shazza

Shazza

This is my take on a the May Scraplift inspired by Ann-Marie at Ready Set, Scrap.

This is my take on the "Blessed by you" layout by Ann-Marie, I have changed it slightly but I loved the colors and wanted to give it a go!!

Thanks AM, had fun with this one!

If you want to check out AM's layout, just go to the link below:
http://www.readysetscrap.com.au/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/4335/ppuser/55

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and some close ups.

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Shazza

Shazza

This is my take on a the May Scraplift inspired by Lexie at Ready Set, Scrap.

This is my take on Lexies layout "Natural Beauty"

You can see Lexies layout at the link below:
http://www.readysetscrap.com.au/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/5467/ppuser/69

Thanks Lexie, I scraplifted this page because I had the same little owl and wasn't sure how to use it :) and thanks for sharing your "secret" technique with me lol

and a few close ups:

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Shazza

Shazza

This is my take on the May "Themed" challenge by Janine at Ready, Set, Scrap.

May Themed Challenge - set by Janine Kennedy

For this month's Theme challenge Janine would like you to create a Layout using the following theme

HERITAGE

you must include:
old book page
inking
and Lace

Here's Janine's example:

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and here is my entry:

This is my Nan, Elsie when she was a young girl, I just love this photo :)

you must include:
old book page = pp that looks like old book page
inking = around photo edge
and lace = around bottom of photo

I added an old swap card and embroidered flower :)

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and a few close ups

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Shazza

Shazza

This is the little ATC that I did for the ladies for May, inspired by Corrine (The hostess with the mostest) at Uproar 2 Scrapmore.

OK girls the theme for this swap is ARABESQUE. There should be lots of inspiration around for you at the moment as two of the biggest scrapping brands (Basic Grey and Kaiser) have BOTH released a paper range called 'Marrakech'. Very rich tones of blue, red, yellow, brown and orange featureso I reckon we should be able to come up with some very flash looking ATC's!

This is a perfect opportunity to do a different shape if you're getting bored of rectangle ATC's too!

At first I thought.... what the!.......
.... then, after a think about this for a week, I came up with this creation.
I hope all the ladies participating like it!

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Shazza

Shazza

This is my take on Chris W's weekly challenge at Uproar 2 Scrapmore (week ending 31st May)

Megan my niece being cute!

A negative space layout with stitching (around butterfly and trailing) and paint (around photo). Photo is smaller that 6x4 and I have added pp and flower embelishments.

Hope you like :)

... and a few close ups....

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Shazza

Shazza

This is a layout I completed for Chris W's weekly challenge (ending 24th May) at Uproar 2 Scrapmore.

The journaling says: My favourite childhood toys were Sister Belle the talking rag doll, Gerry Gee the ventriloquist doll, and my black and white Panda. I used to take them everywhere. I loved playing with each of them.

and a few close ups:

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Shazza

Shazza

This is my take on the May Scraplift at Ready, Set, Scrap. "Be WISE like an OWL" inspired by Amanda.

This is my take on Amandas page (be wise like an owl), Kirsti's quote challenge # 26

You can view amandas layout at the link below:
http://www.readysetscrap.com.au/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/3531/ppuser/43

I loved the quote and it suited this pic of my son Jarred (thinking off into the distance...)

The journaling reads:
A wise old owl sat in an oak
The more he saw the less he spoke
The less he spoke the more he heard
Why can't we all be like that wise old bird?

Below are some close up:

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Shazza

Shazza

This is my take on the May 1st Sketch Challenge over at craftysketches, thanks DT members, I had fun with this and got lots of inspiration from you girls.

and here is my take called "Hush"
Our little Keira again, only a few days old :)

It's a little bit different, as I did not have a large artesian shape and had to use a small one and work the sketch around it!

The journaling says"

Hush, my little falling star
How do you like the world so far?
Shush, my snowflake, my drop of rain
Are you happy you're here?
We're sure happy you came!
by Sarah Torribio

and a few close ups

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Shazza

Shazza

This is my take on the May "OTP" challenge by Tracey at Ready, Set, Scrap.

May OTP Challenge - set by Tracey Hunter

For this month's OTP challenge Tracey would like you to...

create an OTP from scratch
That means don't go and buy something off the shelf.
Use your creativity and come up with an idea for a mini album, card, OTP or altered item

for my example below I have cut some cork board into a tree shape and made a little Apple Tree OTP

Here's Tracey's example:

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This is my entry:

This is my creation for an OTP item called Jenna's Garden. It is completely made from Cardstock with floral wire inside the stems of the sun flowers to give them strength. The fence pailings are edged with chocolate chip ink to give them dimension.

I got the Idea from the white picket fence I used in the May CC challenge "Wizard of OZ" by Janine and also from some 3D Jenni B stickers used for Scrapbooking and card making (Pic on my blog: shazzacraft.blogspot.com)

Loved thinking out of the square for this one Tracey.

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Below is what I got my inspiration from:

and some close ups:

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Shazza

Shazza

This is my take on the May "Word" challenge by Nat at Ready, Set, Scrap.

May Word Challenge - set by Nat Williams

For this month's word challenge Nat would like you to create a Layout using the following word

"Kisses"

but there is a twist!
you must NOT use any photo/s with any kisses, romance or affection
have fun!

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Here's Nat's example:

sorry... this has been pulled for publication
in Scrapbook Memories

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And here is my entry:

This is our Baby Keira again...... she is such a little cutie!!

Really enjoyed this challenge, thanks Nat!

I used the word "Kisses" and my photo does not containa photo with kisses, romance or affection.

The distressed pp is Basic Grey EVA/pannier and a piece of Wisteria/greenhouse.
Flowers are Cardstock edged with black pen.
Letters are thickers Rockabye and By the yard.

and some close ups:

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Shazza

Shazza

Hey! I just found out I won the May Cyber Crop at RSS. Wahoo!

This is what was posted:

ONE VERY AWESOME GALLERY....
(GOSH YOU GIRLS ARE MAKING THIS HARD!)

Well It's That Time Of The Month Again!

Time to announce the winner of May's Cyber Crop.

Now before I announce the winner I need to point out AGAIN!,

just how hard it was for the DT to award points for all the challenge entries.

OMG! There was so many gorgeous creations in the gallery.

You have all excelled, inspired and astounded us!

Congratulations to all of you.....

The Winner Of the May Cyber Crop who will receive an awesome $50 Pack proudly sponsored by Ready, Set, Scrap! is

drum roll please......

***Shazza***

The second prize of a $30 Pack proudly sponsored by Ready, Set, Scrap! is

***Marisa***

The third prize of a $20 Pack proudly sponsored by Ready, Set, Scrap! is

***Star (Amanda)***

BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE

(there's always more!.....LOL)

I wanted to share some of the gorgeous comments that were passed around the DT regarding some of the stand-out layouts and scrapping that was done this month.

So read up on some of the lovin here.....

"All the girls who participated in the CC have produced out standing work yet again

The gallery is over flowing with inspiration

RSS has the best gallery of any site I visit

Each and every one of you girls rock big time”

"I would like to congratulate everyone on their amazing work. It is so inspiring to see every CC bring out more quality work than the last. It just keeps getting better.”

"The quality of the challenge entries is outstanding. There is so much talent in the gallery”

Conratulations to all the winners. And thank you to everybody for participating in the May Cyber Crop.

Biggest hugs to the other DT members for their gorgeous challenges, support and time they so generously share for every Cyber Crop. Love ya all.....mwah

Could all winners please PM me to organise your prizes! by Tracey

Cheers
Shazza

Shazza

This is my take on the May Cyber Crop Challenge at Ready, Set, Scrap, "Labyrinth " by Lexie. The Cyber Crop Theme for May was: RSS Dusk til Dawn Movie Marathon.

Let's Go Check Out Lexie's Movie......

Now Playing - Labyrinth

By Lexie

For Lexie's challenge you need to create a LO, OTP, Card or Altered Item using the movie poster below as your inspiration.

Here is Lexie's Example:

and here is my entry:

This is my take on Lexie's challenge an OTP item.

This is Jareth's the Goblin King's Crystal Ball.

Gazing into it Jareth sees Sarah the Drama Queen (loves acting and rehearsing lines) which is actually my DD Jenna putting one on! She definately is the Drama Queen!!

I made the crystal ball from Cardboard and Cardstock and decorated the ball with bits and pieces and odds and ends :)

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Shazza

Shazza

This is my take on the May Cyber Crop Challenge at Ready, Set, Scrap, "The Little Rascals" by Rach. The Cyber Crop Theme for May was: RSS Dusk til Dawn Movie Marathon.

Let's Go Check Out Rach's Movie......

Now Playing - The Little Rascals

By Rach

For Rachel's Challenge you need to scrap the kids getting up to mischief!

You must also include:

A transparency

Rub-ons

Paper Tearing

Here is Rach's Example:

and here is my entry:

This is Adam getting up to mischief....... Here he is chatting up the girls (Jessica and Laura) He was 5 years old. Love the car keys on the bar and Adam holding a stubby. lol
I must have snapped that photo just at the right moment. Funny!

Transparency = along the top of photo with dotted line
Rub ons = Tag and shape and paper tearing included.

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Shazza

Shazza

This is my take on the May Cyber Crop Challenge at Ready, Set, Scrap, "The Wizard of Oz" by Janine. The Cyber Crop Theme for May was: RSS Dusk til Dawn Movie Marathon.

Let's Go Check out Janine's Movie......LOL

Now Playing – The Wizard Of Oz

By Janine

For Janine's challenge she would like to see you

create a LO, OTP, Card, Altered Item or Digi using the following Quote from the movie The Wizard Of Oz

"There's no place like home"

I would also like to see some felt and handcutting

Here Is Janine's Example:

and below is my entry:

This is my take on Janine's Challenge.

I have covered all the criteria:
Felt = Felt flowers
Handcutting = Leaves and white front fence. the leaves are Cloud9design - Luster Vines Green

Had fun with this one, thanks Janine :)

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Shazza

Shazza

This is my take on the May Cyber Crop Challenge at Ready, Set, Scrap, "Horton Hears a Who" by AM. The Cyber Crop Theme for May was: RSS Dusk til Dawn Movie Marathon.

Let's Go Check Out Ann-Marie's Movie......

Now Playing – Horton Hears A Who

By Ann-Marie

For Ann-Marie's Challenge she has taken her inspiration from the movie Horton Hears A Who!

and the quote

“A persons a person no matter how small”.

You may use this quote for your challenge or take your own inspiration from the movie!

Here Is Ann-Marie's Example:

and here is my entry:

This is my take on AM's challenge, thanks AM, it was a great idea, and I got to do another page for my Neice "Megan"

The flowers were cut from Heidi Grace Shimmer Glitter pp called "Reagan's Closet/Floral Vine.
I hand cut the mushrooms from off cuts of paper.

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Shazza