Thursday, June 30, 2011

Would you like to win one of my new Bride and Groom Skeleton kits!!

Bride and Groom Skeleton Kit Plushies


$10 AUS each kit plus postage

Kits include everything you need to hand sew these gorgeous skeleton plushies together.
Pattern and instructions included.
Except for Fibre Fill ofcourse :)


How cool for Halloween!!! Pop them in the back of your car rear window or just inside your front window at home!!

Contact - shazzaalleyes@hotmail.com for banking instructions.

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NOW!! If you would like to win one of each kit!!! Here's what you have to do!

1) Add a post to your blog, showing off  my Bride and Groom plushies with a link back to this post.

2) Become a follower of  'Shazza's Craft Connection'...already a follower cool just let me know!

3) Comment here in this post that you have done all of the above

Winner will be picked by Random Draw on 30th June!!
Thats plenty of time to enter!

Cheers
Shazza



Sunday, June 19, 2011

A River A Rock A Tree

Here is my Ebony and Ivory challenge for June at Soul Scrappers.

Your challenge is to create any page on any theme using Black and Orange as your main colors with a touch of white.
Upload your page by June 29thth at 7:00pm Eastern Time with the tag EIC2. A winner will be chosen at random and will be added to the top of this challenge thread.

If more than 8 people participate in this challenge a prize will be sent out to the winner! Happy Scrappin!

Here is my submission....A River A Rock A Tree


and a close up


I used the first line of the poem.....The Rock Cries Out to Us Today
by Maya Angelou and used a photo of a waterfall from our trip to Kings Canyon in the Northern Territary

Journaling says......Kings Canyon is situated within the Watarrka National Park, in the Norther Territaryand is a huge canyon 270m high. The walk around the rim of the canyon is definately worth it as the views are spectacular, although it can take 3-4 hours and should only be attempted early in the morning during the summer months. On your way around the rim of the canyon you will pass the the tropical pools of the 'Garden of Eden' and the beehive rock formations called the 'Lost city'. the views from the canyon are also spectacular, overlooking the beautiful landscape.

TFL
Shazza

UNWIND - Marisa's - Quote Challenge at Soul Scrappers

Here is Marisa's June Quote challenge at Soul Scrappers

You have until the 27th June to get your entry in :)
From Marisa - So for this quote I decided to go with a relaxation quote has everyone should take time out and just relax...I would also like to see a photo of you relaxing.
So the quote is...

"Every now and then go away, have a little relaxation, for when you come back to
your work your judgment will be surer." Leonardo Da Vinci

 
and here is a close up....

 
Relaxing on the Mexican Beach looking out to the Carribean Blue Sea

Cheers
Shazza

'Just 4 U' Card - Lime Tree Creations June Challenge

Hi Ladies!

Here is my entry for the June challenge at 'Lime Tree Creations', although you had to use  a winter theme and some lime tree product on your page. My 'Just 4 U card is not exactly a winter themed card but I did use two  Lime Tree Creations crochet doillies - which looked fabulous together :)
I just love how this has turned out.

Just 4 U
 
You can create a Layout, Card or OTP sticking to the theme for the month and you must use something from Lime Tree Creations. It's that simple!!!

Once you have created your item pop it in the sidebar using the linky tool. You can link from blogs or your own photo gallery easily. If you don't have either of these pop me an email (also on the left there) and I'll sort it out for you.

You may enter a maximum of one item in each category (so one layout, one card and one OTP) and they may be used for competitions elsewhere but please check with 'elsewhere' for their rules.

Competition starts NOW and ends midnight 3oth June. Winner will be drawn using Random.org and announced on the blog July 1st.




AND........this is the prize you could win.....how yummy!!!!!!



The above pack is worth over $20...how cool is that!!
 
Cheers
Shazza

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Thankyou ATC's for GLEE Club

Hi Ladies!

Have a look at this gorgeous little giftie sent to me from some of the participants of GLEE club, thanking me for putting it together and from seeing it through to the end even though my mum got sick and then pased away. It was a really difficult time for me but I didn't want to let the ladies down.

the theme for the ATC's was ......Thankyou from your Home Town

This is the gorgeous ATC thankyou booklet I received with all the little thank-yous from the Glee Club Gals.
I was so excited, I love it and hav shown it off at work.

Thanks Karen Findlay for organising and putting this altogether from the ladies all over the world.
I love the cover with the stamps that came from all over the world.
Thankyou to all the ladies that sent a little ATC, its so much appreciated...I will treasure this and give it pride of place in my scrap room :)



Here are some of the ATC Thankyous from the Glee Club Gals.

The theme was...... Thankyou from your Home Town :)

From The top left to right to bottom......

Gorgeous friends thankyou card from Mary Anderson
'Pure Canadian, Eh?' from Justenen Phoenix
'Central Coast', from Jane Howden
Thankyou from Bedford in the UK from Sandi Robinson
'The Big Banana' from Debi Clark
thankyou from Catherine Steele
Greetings from New York - from Brenda (centralnyscrapper)
Thankyou from Calgary from Karen Findlay
Thankyou from Monatague, Michigan USA from Mitzi Luttrull
and
Dutch Treats from Lean




From The top left to right to bottom......


God Save the Queen of Glee from Julie Jeavons :) lol
Thanks for all you do - My World - Deb Horst
Thankyou from Norway from Maggie R
Thanks from Joy Anderson
Sunshine coast QLD - from Marisa Page
Parisian Lady from Yolanda Bravery
Thankyou from Wisconsin - Mary Steinmetz
Thanks from Qadirah
Thankyou from Sun Prairie - Jami Hubatch
and The town with a Heart (Park River, north Dakota) from Kris Subolik

Thankyou so much ladies!!!!
Hugs and Love to all!
Shazza xxx

Fathers Day card

For this challenge you have to create a masculine card using only stamps! No patterned paper, no extra embellishments, just some stamps and ink! You can add one extra item but no more! Also, it doesn't have to be a Father's Day card but with the holiday coming up...


 If you would like to join in the challenges you have until the end of June :)

Cheers
Shazza

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Do you have the latest Front Porch kit?

  Well, mine is on order and its been shipped Woohoo!!!!!....I cant wait to get my 'Front Porch Kit' and make some great projects, with heaps of inspiration from all the 'Lttle Blue House' gals :)



Introducing the newest Front Porch Kit – One Sunny Day!  This kit is built around a delightful color palette and is filled with unique textures and embellishments that's sure to brighten even the cloudiest of days.  One Sunny Day is full of creative potential!!! Join us in welcoming our newest custom Front Porch Kutz, Mr. Leafy E. Tree and his side kick Sunny! They're included in this month's kit and are anxiously waiting to be a part of your next project! No contracts or strings attached with your Front Porch Kit and it includes an instructional CD featuring full photos and step by step tutorials to create 6…that's right…6 projects! We've also included templates on the CD for our NEW Build-a-Flower blossoms in 3 different sizes. You will love how easy it is to bring these flowers to life! Grab your shades and flip flops and dive into this wonderful kit!  It'll be perfect for showcasing your summer memories and decor.  Be sure to check out our Front Porch Inspiration Gallery too. It's overflowing with bright ideas and "sun" sational projects!

TFL
Shazza

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

From Screen 2 Scrap Challenge June!

Feeling like a little UP! inspiration.....
Over at FS2S the challenge this month is inspiration from the movie poster UP!


And the added criteria is.......
1) Use clouds = 1 pt
2) Use Balloons or a Hot Air Balloon= 2 pts
3) Use or make a 3D embellishment (raised from the page) = 3 pts

Here are some of the DT layouts for inspiration.... 

by FS2S DT member Sandi Robinson

by Natalie Elphinstone 

and
Jane Howden

Entries for  'UP' will close

Tuesday 28th June at midnight.
TFL
Shazza

Beach Morrow HOT Day

Here is my submission for ARTastics June challenge. You have to use the painting 

"Argenteuil" by Edouard Manet

 
  (as suggested by Lisa Hanrahan)
Diva Demand for an extra 6 bonus points try and
work the following into your layout.

1. Two People in the photo = 1pt
2. Use striped pp = 2pts
3. Include a boat somewhere on the layout 3pts
 
 
I loved this challenge, this is Jarred and his little mate Luke getting ready to go down to the beach. We were camping on the 'Ocean Grove' foreshore back in 1989. Every Morning Jarred would say 'Beach Morrow hot day'......which meant can we go to the beach tomorrow if its a hot day :)



Here is a close up!



Entries for  "Argenteuil" will close
Tuesday 28th June at midnight.

Cheers
Shazza

Winter Pout - Lime Tree Creations June Challenge

Hi Ladies!

Here is my entry for the June challenge at 'Lime Tree Creations', you had to use a winter theme and some lime tree product on your page. I used Lime Tree Creations crochet doillies and a scalloped edge. 
I just love how this has turned out.

Winter Pout

This is Megan my Niece making one of her silly faces. This is what the journaling says......Megan! You are full of personality and character.We love all the little faces you make!

and a close up


You can create a Layout, Card or OTP sticking to the theme for the month and you must use something from Lime Tree Creations. It's that simple!!!

Once you have created your item pop it in the sidebar using the linky tool. You can link from blogs or your own photo gallery easily. If you don't have either of these pop me an email (also on the left there) and I'll sort it out for you.

You may enter a maximum of one item in each category (so one layout, one card and one OTP) and they may be used for competitions elsewhere but please check with 'elsewhere' for their rules.

Competition starts NOW and ends midnight 3oth June. Winner will be drawn using Random.org and announced on the blog July 1st.




AND........this is the prize you could win.....how yummy!!!!!!



The above pack is worth over $20...how cool is that!!


TFL
Shazza

We're all Someone's Daughter

Hi Ladies!
Welcome to my First Song and Lyric challenge. Each Month I will introduce a soloist or band. You can listen to the song I have picked through 'You Tube' and read through the lyrics at the same time to get a feel for the music and lyrics.
There will be a small gift/Rak prize each month which will be picked Randomly (So everyone that enters my challenge has the same opportunity to win) however I must have atleast 8 entries to win the prize. If I do not get 8 entries the prize will jackpot to the next challenge :)
You must use a word....OR a couple of words...OR a sentence OR even the song title on your page. This is a free scrap so any theme goes :)

Now!! let me introduce you to a Great Australian Artist

John Farnham


John Peter Farnham, AO, formerly billed as Johnny Farnham (born 1 July 1949), is an English-born Australian pop singer. He was a teen pop idol from 1964 to 1979, and has since forged a career as an adult contemporary singer.[1][2] His career has mostly been as a solo artist but he replaced Glenn Shorrock as lead singer of Little River Band during 1982–1985.[3][4][5] In September 1986 his solo single, "You're the Voice" peaked at No. 1 on the Australian singles charts.[6][7] The associated album, Whispering Jack, held the No. 1 position for a total of 25 weeks,[6][7] and is the highest-selling album in Australian history.[8] Both the single and the album had Top Ten success internationally including No. 1 in Sweden.[9][10]
Domestically he has remained one of Australia's best-known performers with a career spanning over 40 years,[1] and he is the only Australian artist to have a number one record in five consecutive decades (echoing Sir Cliff Richard in the UK) with singles: "Sadie (The Cleaning Lady)" in 1967, "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" in 1969/1970, and "Age of Reason" in 1988;[6][7] and albums: Age of Reason, Chain Reaction in 1990, Then Again... in 1993, Anthology 1: Greatest Hits 1986-1997 in 1997, 33⅓ in 2000 and The Last Time in 2002.[6][7][11]
Farnham has been recognised by honours and awards including 1987 Australian of the Year, 1996 Order of Australia, and 19 Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Awards including his 2003 induction into the Hall of Fame.[11][12][13][14] From 1969 he was voted by TV Week readers as the 'King of Pop' for five consecutive years.[15][16][17][18] Aside from his recording career, Farnham performed on stage with lead roles in Australian productions of Charlie Girl, Pippin and 1992's Jesus Christ Superstar.[1][18] He starred in his own TV series and specials including It's Magic and Bobby Dazzler and as a guest on numerous other popular shows such as Countdown and Hey Hey It's Saturday.[1][19][20] Australian rock historian, Ian McFarlane described him as "the most successful solo artist in the history of Australian rock and pop [...] Farnham has retained an affable sense of humour and a simple, unpretentious 'everyman' charm which also makes him one of the most respected celebrities in Australian entertainment history."[1]
Here are the Lyrics to.........

You must use a word....OR a couple of words...OR a sentence OR even the song title on your page. This is a free scrap so any theme goes :)

'You're the Voice'

We have the chance to turn the pages over
We can write what we want to write
We gotta make ends meet, before we get much older

We're all someone's daughter
We're all someone's son
How long can we look at each other
Down the barrel of a gun?

You're the voice, try and understand it
Make the noise and make it clear, oh, woah
We're not gonna sit in silence
We're not gonna live with fear, oh, woah

This time, we know we all can stand together
With the power to be powerful
Believing we can make it better

Ooh, we're all someone's daughter
We're all someone's son, oh
Give a look at each other
Down the barrel of a gun

You're the voice, try and understand it
Make the noise and make it clear, oh, woah
We're not gonna sit in silence

We're not gonna live with fear, oh, woah

Ooh, we're all someone's daughter
We're all someone's son
How long can we look at each other
Down the barrel of a gun?

You're the voice, try and understand it
Make the noise and make it clear, oh, woah
We're not gonna sit in silence
We're not gonna live with fear, oh, woah

You're the voice, try and understand it
Make the noise and make it clear, oh, woah
We're not gonna sit in silence
We're not gonna live with fear, oh, woah

You're the voice, try and understand it
Make the noise and make it clear, oh, woah
We're not gonna sit in silence
We're not gonna live with fear, oh, woah

You're the voice, try and understand it
Make the noise and make it clear, oh, woah
We're not gonna sit in silence
We're not gonna live with fear, oh, woah

Click on the 'You Tube' video below to listen to John singing

'You're the Voice'


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbkOZTSvrHs

Here is my page example:


So, just to go over this again...........Create a scrapbook page following the challenge guidelines above. Next, upload the photo of your page to the Soul Scrappers Gallery using the challenge tag SLC1 in your photo tag. Submissions must be uploaded and tagged by 7 pm Eastern time Tuesday, June 21st  A winner will be drawn at random after 21st June and added to the top of this challenge thread........ but remember to win the Rak Prize I must have eight entries :)


You may enter as many submissions as you like for this challenge, but please do
not submit duplicate challenge submissions. We like to see new submissions for
each challenge.

Here is the gallery link to all pages entered with the SLC1


 
Random Draw prize for 8 entries

GOOD LUCK!!!

Happy Together

Here is my entry for Debi's Negative space challenge at Soul Scrappers. You can view her challenge here.

There is still plenty of time to get your entry in for Debi's challenge :)


and a close up

Here is my entry for Debs negative space challenge/sketch.

My sister found this photo of mum and dad together when we were cleaning out mums house. Its a bit scratched and blurry but I love it, it shows mum and dad having a great time together either at a ball or someones wedding :)
Loved your first negative space challenge Deb :)

Most of the embellishments used are from the Soul Sisters DT swap :) Thanks girls!

TFL
Shazza

Friday, June 3, 2011

Tied Together by Love

This is my entry for Erika's challenge at Soul Scrappers....This challenge is about sharing a bond that you and someone else share. you can get to Erika's challenge from here.

Jenna (daughter) and I share a bond, we live together and also work for the same company. We both have a love of craft, cooking and gardening, I would be lost without my Jenna :)


 and a close up!


TFL
Shazza