Cuddles - Happy Tree Friends

Hi All!

This is my take on the June 15th Sketch challenge at Crafty Sketches called "Cuddles".

This is the sketch we had to take inspiration from:

and this is my entry:



and a few close ups.....



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Shazza

Cheers! - July RAK challenge

Hi Ladies!
This is the card I made for the July RAK challenge at Uproar 2 Scrapmore set by Sarah (Loobyloo)

Loved putting this card together, left my lady uncolored and hang the two hearts from the flower.
Will be using this soon!

TFL
Shazza

If you are addicted .....and Love Blog Candy

Hey Everyone!

Lisa has some great candy to win on her site....

Our little slice of paradise

don't miss out :(

......and if you are addicted to her Bubbles game -

This is what you have to do, to be in it to win it!!
Go to her blog and,
~ 1. Leave a comment on her post!
~ 2. Leave a link on your blog telling everyone about her giveaway! It is VERY cool!!

~and~

for an extra chance! Become her friend(follower)! Already are? Cool! Now you have 2 shots!!

Here is a pic of the Blog candy...



So you have until next Friday, July 17th . She will announce the winner then!! So Good Luck everyone!!

give it a go.....

Cheers
Shazza

Some people care too much, I think its called love

This is my take on the July quote challenge at Ready, Set, Scrap set by Lexie.

July Quote Challenge - set by Lexie King

For this month's quote challenge Lexie would like you to create an item using the following quote

"Some people care too much, I think it’s called love"

you must also use as much card stock and patterned paper as you like
But you can only use one embellishment
Alphas can be used for the Quote

Here's Lexie's example:

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Here is my entry:



My take on the July quote challenge by Lexie.

Have covered all criteria: used cs and pp's one puffy "Love" embellishment and the quote "some people care too much, I think it's called love"

The pic was taken at my 50th last July...... don't think I was very happy about turning 50!!

and a few close ups:



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Shazza

Cuttlebug G*I*V*E*A*W*A*Y

I have been wanting one of these babies for a long time. But for now it is still only on my wish list. I was hoping to get one for my birthday.... but that hasn't happened. So for now I will try and win one.

Melissa is giving one away on her blog. Go check it out!!!

Cheers
Shazza

Toast Time

This is my take on the July sketch Challenge at Ready, Set, Scrap set by Shell.

Here's what you had to do......

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July Sketch Challenge - set by Shell Barnard

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

Here's Shell's example:

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and a few close ups of my entry:



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TFL
Shazza

Birthday cards and Flowers from Friends

Here are some lovely hand made cards I received from friends for my Birthday this month :)

The top middle card is from Amanda (I met Amanda online at Ready Set Scrap). Such a beautiful card with lace and flowers just love the colors :) Thanks so much!

The Balloon hearts card is from Elise from my work (Bunnings). Love Elise's cards because she always comes up with something different. Elise also gave me a lovely gift of a lilac colored scrapbook album and made me a small chocolate cheese cake. Thanks so much Elise!!

The brown card is from Ellen and Elke from work (The Garden Ladies!). Ellen made this card and I am so impressed, she is in my Stampin' UP! stamp club that meets once a month. She did such a great job for a newbie at card making :) Ellen and Elke also gave me some flowers, see pic below.

The "celebrate card" is from Lexie (whom I also met on the Ready, Set, Scrap site). I love the light blue and pink flowers, another beautiful card. I was lucky enough to meet Lexie at a get together earlier this year, she's such a sweetie!

The blue card is from Wendy G, whom I met through the site "Uproar 2 Scrapmore", this was a lovely surprise, thanks for thinking of me Wendy!

and thanks everyone for looking!
Cheers
Shazza

A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.

This is my take on Amanda's CC challenge at "Challenge Chics"

Amandas challenge is a quote challenge. Here's the criteria:

i thought i'd do a quote challenge.............so the only requirement of the challenge is to use the quote 'a bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song' ive always loved that quote and hope its ok of a challenge, a prize pack will be awarded too
Enjoy

and close up:



TFL
Shazza

Life is a very Special occasion

This is my entry for the July Word challenge at Ready, Set, Scrap inspired by Kirsti.

July Word Challenge - set by Kirsti Brandis

For this month's word challenge Kirsti would like you to create an item using the following word

"SPECIAL"

and I want to see
layering
at least one rubon
and the colour orange in there as well.
Can be any scrapped item

Here's Kirsti's example:

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Here is my entry:

My take on the challenge, pic of me holding baby Kiera in the Austin hospital, whilst visiting my mum.

I have covered all criteria:
1. Used the word "special" in title
2. Layering = matted photo and cardstock
3. rubon = journaling tag
4. used the color orange

The journalling reads:

2009
Our baby Keira
arrived. Mum got
so sick we thought
she wasn't going to
make it :(
It made me
realise: "Life
is a very special
occasion"
Mum is so much
better now!!

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and some close ups:



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Shazza

Happy Birthday 2 You - June Cybercrop Birthday ATC

This is the my birthday ATC for the cybercrop Birthday theme at Uproar 2 Scrapmore.

Birthdays are all about numbers, so your challenge for this cybercrop is to make an ATC with a birthday theme with 1 focal image, 2 layers and 3 embellishments. There must me a number on it somewhere, the rest is up to you.

If you count the #2 , words "you" and cake as the three Embellishments.

TFL
Shazza

If you could talk to the Animals

This is my take on the July Negative Space challenge at Ready, Set, Scrap by Tracey.

this is a layout of my 2 sons, Adam and Jarred at Dubbo Zoo in the 90's.

This challenge gave me an opportunity to use a technique I have wanted to try for ages, called "embedding". I used double thickness cardboard and cut out the shaped turtle, removed the first layer of corrugated cardboard and embedded the pic of the turle. You could do this with any embellishment which gives a 3D look to your page.
You have to be careful that you dont cut through to the second layer and try and keep the edges neat :)

I have covered all criteria:
1. Must use 2 pics, smaller than 4x6Must
2. NO cardstock or patterned paper as my base.
3. Used an alternative - double sided cardboard.
4. 1 chipboard element = Painted blue bird in RH corner.

I also painted the thickers title with Jo Sonya paints

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Here's the criteria:

July Negative Space Challenge - set by Tracey Hunter

For this month's Negative Space challenge Tracey is going to make it tricky too!....LOL

• Must use 2 pics, smaller than 4x6

• Must NOT use cardstock or patterned paper as your base. Try to use an alternative such as cardboard, chipboard, transparency, canvas etc....

• Must include at least 1 chipboard (or grungeboard) element somewhere on your creation
  

Here's Tracey's example:

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Here's a few close ups of my layout:



and one of the embedded turtle



TFL
Shazza

P.I.C - Partners in Crime

This months challenge at "Out of the hat scrap challenge" is an awesome one, I just love the criteria. Would love if you had a go at this challenge, there are four prizes up for grabs each month.... so don't miss out!!

Here is my take on the July challenge, called "P.I.C. - Partners in Crime".

I used the monochromatic color of "Orange", I think orange must be the "in" winter color at the moment!! Felt flowers for the felt item. Buttons and a painted tape measure in the shape of a flower for my haberdashery items.

This is the criteria for July:
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

Looking forward to seeing everyones marvellous creations :)

Cheers
Shazza

I WISH...... July ATC "One of original"

This is an ATC I made for July it is to be a "one of original" organised by Chris W at Uproar 2 Scrapmore.

The theme is - I WISH

Mine is for Karinarae. Hope you like it Karina :)

TFL
Shazza

Cards, Cards, and more cards.......

Here are some cards I made for the "Birthday" themed cybercrop challenge at Uproar2Scrapmore.

Here is the criteria for Dalena's challenge:

You need to make:

3 Cards
NO words (on the covers)
Birthday Themed
Must have candles on at least 2 cards
1 card square
1 card rectangle
1 card another shape (but not square or rectangle)
all 3 cards must have one thing in common

Here are some close ups of each card:





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TFL
Shazza

I'm not a morning Kitty

This is my take on the June Ebony and Ivory challenge by Tracey at Ready, Set, Scrap.

June Ebony & Ivory Challenge - set by Tracey Hunter

For this month's E&I challenge Tracey would like you to create an item using the following dominant colours

Ivory (white)

with
BLACK AND ORANGE

your item MUST be animal related and
include
1 photo only
buttons and flowers

Here's Tracey's example:

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And here is my entry:



My Cat Kimba is very much like me... he is definately not a morning Person/Kitty. It takes him a while to get going and is 'out of sorts' if I don't follow his morning routine. I suppose that's what you get for owning a "Snow Bengal"......

I followed all criteria for this challenge:
Ivory/White with black and orange. Aminal related, one photo and buttons and flowers. I used some kitten faced buttons, I brought a few years ago :)

and some close ups"




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TFL
Shazza