Shazza's Craft Connection

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Coming soon to a theatre near You!!

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Shazza

Hi All!

This is the birthday card I made Amanda (Out of the Hat - Amanda), for her birthday last week!

Happy Birthday Amanda!!

I hope I'm not late
For this very important Date!

A very merry unbirthday to you.....

From Mad Hatter Shazza

Shazza

The 'one of ' theme for the August ATC at Uproar to Scrapmore is Wings.

Here is the one I did for Jules: "the wind beneath your wings"

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This is my submission for the July/August challenge at "ARTastic" challenge blog. You had to take your inspiration from Andy Warhols commercial art. As per pic below:

and here is my submission:

My layout is titled "You're the coolest", I was inspired by the bright, funky colors and knew this would be the perfect project to use my "Lime Rickey" collection pack from Basic Grey. I matted the photo, and out lined it with small square blocks taking in to account the grids of bright colors.

and here are some close ups:

and

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The July Artist is Andy Warhol and the inspiration for your layouts will come from this sample of his commercial art.

Lisa is going to kick us off with her layout titled "That Curl" She says I was inspired by the grid of colours and created my own version on the layout behind the photo using scraps of patterned paper.I also matted the photo in black, picking up on the narrow black gridlines between the blocks of colours.

Prize for the month of July is swatch book of princess rubons perfect for girls pages!

Cheers
Shazza

Shazza

This is the card my stamp group made on Wednesday night, using Stampin'UP! products.

We had a blast, it was a great night.......... now I will have to put my thinking cap on for next months card tutorial lol

I used:

close to cocoa card stock
whisper white A4 card stock
"owl together now" stamp set
1 1/4" punch (for windows)
chocolate chip ink pad
basic black ink pad

.....still need to get Stampin' UP! markers
(The markers I used to color in the owls were cheap and crappy!)

We also made a black and white layout using Stampin' UP! product as well, but mine is still unfinished, so will post it later :)

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Shazza

Shazza

Here is a beautiful birthday card I just received from Amanda, ("Out of the Hat" - Amanda).

Thanks Amanda its just gorgeous and thanks for the little RAK of goodies
You are too kind!

Cheers
Shazza

Shazza

No, I have not been published.......

No, I have not won a competition.........

I am now officially the operations manager lol

.....................of a challenge site

http://artasticchallengeblog.blogspot.com/

I was only asked today, I am stoked.....so go take a peek!!

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I would like to thank Allison for asking me to take over the running of her site.

I remember the first time I saw her challenge blog, I was that excited that someone had thought of the idea to use ART as inspiration for layouts....... then I applied for her DT and was accepted and now I will be running it, so awesome!

Here's what Allison posted today:

Excuse us While we Change LOL

There will be a minor change to the running of the Blog. Unfortunately I am going to step down from the running and Shazza is going to step in and make sure that ARTastic is kept up to date and running smoothly. I know Shazza will do a wonderful job and that you will all welcome her :) The email for submissions has been updated on the Blog page for those of you that have layouts to send in for July.

A big hug and thankyou from me !!!! Thanks everyone for all your kindness and support!

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Shazza

Shazza

This is my entry for the July cyber crop challenge at Ready, Set, Scrap.

Lexie Is At The Bar With A

Harvey Wallbanger!

Here are the details of Lexie's Challenge!

Instructions

Time to mix a Harvey Wallbanger

Vodka – White

Orange juice – Orange

Galliano – Yellow

Cherry for garnish – a touch of Red

These are the only colours you can use

You must use sewing and tearing on your creation

Which can be a LO, OTP or Card

Here is Lexie's Example:

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and this is my entry:

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Shazza

Shazza

This is my entry for the July Cybercrop challenge at Ready, Set , Scrap.

Rach Is At The Bar With A

Strawberry Daiquiri!

For Rachel's challenge you need to use the colours in the pic above to create a LO, Card, OTP, Digi or Altered Item.

Your creation must also include:

Flowers

Rubons

Distressing

Here is Rach's Example:

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and this is my entry:

I have covered all the criteria for this challenge
Flowers/rub-ons/distressing

Thanks for Looking!
Shazza

Shazza

This is my entry for the July Cybercrop challenge at Ready, Set, Scrap.

Kath Is At The Bar With A

Tequila Sunrise!

For Kath's challenge you need to use the colours in the Tequila Sunrise cocktail pictured above.

Kath would also like you to see:

Handcutting

1 Rub-on

Cardstock

Here Is Kath's Example:

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and here is my entry:

Here is my entry for Tequila Sunrise, I took my inspiration from the Tequila sunrise pic and I have used handcutting to cut card stock for title and a swirly rub on.

I just had to scrap this photo lol

Four naughty boys poured themselves drinks at our bar and thought no one was watching!!! Jarred DS has his head on the bar because he is embarrased at getting caught and wouldn't look at me (not because he is sloshed!!) My other son Adam and his friend Ryan just kept sipping as if nothing was going on... and Luke on the end must have been their look out..... Little buggers!!
They are all in their twenties now :) (Thank God!)

P.S They all grew up to be great guys with good jobs Plumber/Glazier/Landscape Gardener and Engineer!!

and a close up:

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This is my Shazza ATC - all about me! for the July swap at Uproar 2 Scrapmore.

Well Amanda-star came up with a lovely idea for this months ATC and I thought it was a great idea too and hope you will ALL do this one...
You put a pic of yourself decorated on the front and your details on the back .... email, postal addy, blog etc. You have them so that they can all be bound on a large jump ring and that way everyone has everyone elses contact details ..... that way if Uproar ever does go ... heaven forbid ..... we will all know exactly how to get in touch with one another. So please put a large eyelet in the left hand corner of each atc or at least leave room for one to be placed and make one for everyone on the list.
From ChrisW

and here are the twelve I made:

Below is the information I put on the back of the card,
I wish there had of been more room.... lol

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Shazza

This is my take on the July Cybercrop challenge at Ready, Set, Scrap.

Ann-Marie Is At The Bar With A

GREEN HAZE!

Here are the details of Ann-Marie's Challenge:

I was given this image to come up with a challenge for Cyber Crop.
After much thought I decided to go with the easiest LOL - GREEN!!!

But that's not much of a challenge all on it's own so here are my requirements

1 photo that you must crop yourself
2 buttons somewhere on your page
A patterned paper background
Some fibres/ribbon/stitches
and lastly a cut out of some sort
(from patterned paper or using one of those fancy machines you paper scrappers have!)

and last but not least

Your LO MUST be 90% GREEN

Here is my sample, now go forth and CREATE!!

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This is my layout called "Face Painting"

I took my inspiration from the Green Haze drink by AM.

1 photo that you must crop yourself = Done
2 buttons somewhere on your page = yes
A patterned paper background = striped green
Some fibres/ribbon/stitches = stiched ribbon framing pic
and lastly a cut out of some sort
(from patterned paper or using one of those fancy machines you paper scrappers have!) = shapes cut out from BG Lime rickey "catawba flip"
and last but not least
Your LO MUST be 90% GREEN = yes

and some close ups

and

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Shazza

Shazza

This is my entry for the July Cybercrop challenge at Ready, Set, Scrap.

Kirsti Is At The Bar With A

Purple Hooter!

For Kirsti's challenge she wants everyone to draw inspiration from the picture above in any way to create an item using at least:

1 transparent element

ribbon

3 flowers

Here Is Kirsti's Example:

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This is my entry called "Pretty as a Picture"

I took my inspiration for my entry from Kirsti's Purple Hooter!

1x Transparent element = Transparent frame around DD Jennas face
ribbon = around matted photo
3 x flowers = flowers around photo, large flower has a slight orange tint but hard to see in this pic.

and some close ups!

and

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Shazza

Shazza

This is my entry for the July Cybercrop challenge at Ready, Set, Scrap.

Janine Is At The Bar With A

Blue Lagoon!

For Janine's challenge you need to take inspiration from the Blue Lagoon pic above.

Janine would also like to see:

Torn Edge

2 Word Title

Here Is Janine's Example:

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And here is my take called "Heart Starter"

I took my inspiration from the blue lagoon pic even adding a touch of pink with the single flower stack!

My DD Jenna at an early morning starbucks cafe after clubbing all night :(
I would have thought a sleeping pill would have been more appropriate!!!!

I have covered all criteria:
Torn Edge around pp
2 Word Title = "Heart Starter"

I used Heidi swapp ghost alphabet and thickers rockabye for title. I also used sassafrass lass paper whimsies "Wild flower" for flower stack.
Other bits and pieces from my stash!

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and a few close ups

and

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Shazza

This is my take on the "Curve ball" cybercrop challenge at Ready, Set, Scrap.

Heres what you had to do:

For July's Cyber Crop Curve Ball you need to Scrap a Recipe Card with your favourite Party Food Recipe on it......

It must include a pic of the recipe outcome and also must include the following items:

ribbon
rub-ons
paint

This is my entry for the Curve ball challenge - A Recipe card with your favourite Party Food Recipe on it......

It must include a pic of the recipe outcome and also must include the following items:

ribbon = banner style RH side with title
rub-ons = Sassafras Lass (Pink flower Flair)
paint = Swirly pinwheels painted across the bottom of card with Jo Sonyas - Gold oxide, raw sienna and burnt sienna

Great challenge, enjoyed this!

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Shazza

Shazza

This is my entry for the monthly challenge at Scrap the Boys

This Months Challenge

Real Men (boys) Don't...

Criteria:
*Photos or journaling of your boys doing "girly" things
*"Real Men (or Boys) Don't..." in the title.

This is my son Jarred (with apron and rolling pin in hand) and Luke and Lachlan, two close friends. Journaling reads: photos taken at Mansfield Vic 29th March 1997

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and a few close ups

and

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Shazza

Hi Ladies!
Checked the PO Box today and had a lovely surprise waiting, another handmade birthday card and Rak from Dalena (Queen of the Cats!!) from Uproar 2 Scrapmore :)

Thanks so much Dalena, love your card and love all the little bits and pieces in the birthday Rak!

Cheers
Shazza

Shazza

Here is a pic of the two cards I made Marlene and Debbie (both sisters), who lost their mum on July 2nd from Cancer. We all work together at the same Bunnings store, its been extrememly sad and everyone at work is missing them.

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This is my entry for Shell's card challenge at Sweetie's Sketches. There is heaps of inspiration for cards in the gallery and you should check out the DT's beautiful submissions for the month. Just awesome!!

July Card Sketch

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and this is my entry:

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Shazza

Shazza

Mad Hatter Shazza says.......

Don't forget the "Out of the Hat" July challenge, so put it on your "to do list".

This is the criteria:

1. Use haberdashery on your page (eg: material, pins, buttons, etc) - Susan Cashin
2. Monochromatic type layout - Maria Delo
3. Use felt on your layout - Joanne Caird

so c'mon scrappers get too it......lets see some more great entries :)

You can get to the "Out of the Hat challenge site" from here.

Cheers
Shazza

Shazza

Hi Ladies!

Here is another beautiful handmade card I received for my birthday from Corrine at Uproar 2 Scrapmore. Thanks Corrine I love your creations and especially this card. It even comes with a real candle........very clever!

Thanks for thinking of me :)

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Shazza