TWELVE - A journey to inspired scrapbooking

Hi Ladies!

I thought it was about time I posted my layouts from my 'TWELVE' journey, starting with all my January layouts.

TWELVE is an exploration of  TWELVE topics that will each inspire TWELVE scrapbook layouts over the next TWELVE months. Yikes!!! I hope I can keep up...thats a lot of scrapbook pages...exactly 144!!!

The topics in order are Me, Holidays, Places, Everyday Life, Rituals, People, Inspiration, Personality, Things, Family Stories, Seasons and Fun. Each topic is allocated a color, and on every page you add that topics colored embellie to the page. I also add the number '12' somewhere on the page as well :)

TWELVE Workshop hosted by Stacy Julian

ME - January

'This is Me'

I wanted to start with something easy for my first official TWELVE layout, dont get me wrong I have heaps of stories to tell, I just dont think I am a great story teller...but time will tell hey! This is my introduction to ME.......... Today, right now! Journaling says....* My hair is a DIY (Do it Yourself) color job with crimson highlights. It has a natural curl but these days I straighten it. ** My wrinkles on my forward show maturity, wisdom and a little worry! *** I know my stomach will never be totally flat again but I'm ok with that, for 27 months it housed my three children :) **** My hands are worn out 'MUM's' hands, my nails arn't long or manicured. but I love my hands because they do lots of useful things, like drive my car, put scrapbook pages together, constantly work stock at work and pat our dog and cats ***** My legs are the worst, they will never run a marathon. If I had one wish to change any part of me, it would be my ugly legs!!! (I took my inspiration for this page from Lisa Bearnson :) - Shazza

 HOLIDAYS - January

'Australia Day at work'

We celebrated 'Australia Day' on January 26th in Australia. Unfortunately I had to work, but I had a great day and got lots of photos :) I have added my chosen coloured embellie to my page which is Dark Red (star in circle sticker -next to Australia word).  -  Shazza

PLACES - January 

'Mexico...the land of Taco's and Dreams'

Here is my page for the topic PLACES! Journaling says.... Our holiday to Mexico in 2006 would not have been the same without our little travelling Gnome, Here he is chillin' in his sombero! before he goes off to take a siesta :) My chosen color for PLACES is green, I have added a green flower topped with a green button. - Shazza

EVERYDAY LIFE - January

'Wardrobe Malfunction'

Journaling says....My Wardrobe is a Disaster!

It needs a good sort out, clean and tidy.

Most of my clothes are years old.

I need to bring myself into the 21st century, with some modern

and hip clothing styles!!

Where are Trinny and Susannah when you need them!!!
I have added my chosen coloured embellie to my page which is yellowey/green badge on the mannequins body. On every one of my TWELVE pages, -  Shazza

Note - Trinny and Susannah are two British fashion advisors, presenters and authors.

RITUALS - January

My Chai Latte Vanilla' 

 Here is my page for Rituals (Jan) Journaling says... My morning Tea Ritual at work... A Chai Latte Vanilla and a cake :) And ofcourse the Herald Sun to read! My chosen color for RITUALS is Purple, I have added a purple heart!- Shazza

PEOPLE - January

Discovering JJ...Jane

... and NO Jane does not have a Stutter!!
Journaling says..... Discovering JJ.. Jane was like discovering an answer to a difficult question, or like finding treasure at the bottom of the ocean…. I remember when Jane applied for A Design Team position on my challenge blog called ‘From Screen 2 Scrap’, after looking through her blog for sometime I came away thinking Wow! Jane is so creative and innovative. She has been a source of encouragement to me and if it wasn’t for her creative enthusiasm pushing me along, I would definitely not be where I am today as an artist. Jane is down to earth, witty and creative. She is overflowing with ideas and is the type of person that carries through, if she says it she does it! The thing I like most about Jane is her honesty, her no holes barred attitude!......and the fact that she hates GLITTER!! Lol When I had doubts about taking over ‘Soul Scrappers’ (A Ning based scrapping community with over 1500 members) in November 2011, she gave me lots of encouragement, help and the confidence to become the new owner. She has backed me all the way. I hope we stay close friends for a long, long time. I’m so happy that I .....DISCOVERED JJ.. JANE!! My chosen color for PEOPLE is red, I have added a red corner to Jane's photo  Janes Blog = http://scrappiecesofme.blogspot.com/ From Screen 2 Scrap Blog = http://screen2scrap.blogspot.com/ and Soul Scrappers = http://soul-scrappers.ning.com/ Shazza

INSPIRATION - January

'NO 1 in my Book'

Journaling on the tag says....Scrapbook Trends is a collection of the very best layout ideas, making it the best resource for inspiration and your ultimate guide to scrapbooking I have added my chosen coloured embellie to my page which is the yellow metal star. - Shazza

PERSONALITY - January

'Curious, Calm and Collected'

Journaling says.......Astro was our first cat, a fluffy British Blue. He is a curious, calm and collected fellow... always interested to explore and seek out hidden treats in mysterious places. Like most Britsh Blues, he is a bit chunky but has great reflexes, loves swatting flies and munching cobwebs! He is a great companion, and whilst not a lapcat, always likes to stay near people to see all the action. He spends a lot of time with his little leopard-like brother, Kimba. They are very different types of cats, but get on very well. When times have been tough, there is nothing more relaxing that having Astro come up beside you and greet you with a purr. His constant calm demeanour makes him a soothing presence. In return he asks for very litle, a scratch of the chin, maybe a little of his favourite snack...yummy tuna! I have added a dark purple winners badge as my personality color . - Shazza

THINGS - January

Mud Monster

Perfect Title for this photo Hey!!! lol

I have also made this page for TWELVE - THINGS for January.
I have added the Tim Holtz - Umbrella man die, the raindrops are white opal liquid pearls with an added Rainbow and clouds charm (from my2angels).
I have wanted to use this photo of Jenna when she was about 4 years playing in the mud with her brothers...look at that cheeky face!!! lol
My color for THINGS is orange so I have added a double orange button embellie for this page.  -  Shazza

FAMILY STORIES - January

'Ninja Turtle Ice-Cream'

This is a page I have repeated, I originally made it for Erika Martins journaling 101 class in March 2009 however the original page got wet, the wording smudged and it went a bit mouldy. so, I thought this was the perfect opportunity to repeat the page, I found the same images on the internet and had the same Stampin UP cardstock on hand. happy I am!!! Journaling says......I needed to stop at the shops after school to pick up a few grocery items. I had Adam 10, Jarred 7 and Jenna 5 with me. We went to Franklin’s supermarket close by. As soon as we got there the kids started asking to buy a snack to eat, but it was of course close to their dinner time and would spoil their tea. They just had to wait, we wouldn’t be very long, I assured them. I proceeded to gather up some shopping supplies, the kids wandered along the aisles with me. It was not long before we noticed Jarred was missing. Next minute we hear a commotion at the back of the store, thinking it may be Jarred we went up to see what was happening. As we approached the freezer aisle, this is the scene we were confronted with: the freezer door was wide open and a little fat bum was sticking out, followed by lots of grunting and moaning noises! It was Jarred his head stuck in the freezer, squirming but obviously stuck somehow. When I got closer I noticed his tongue and lips and face were stuck up against the freezer shelves. Apparently he had gone looking for something to eat and noticed Ninja Turtle Ice cream had leaked out of the packaging and dripped on to the freezer shelves. So he had stuck his head in, poked out his tongue to have a taste and soon found himself with his tongue firmly stuck onto the bar of the freezer shelf. People had started to gather around him because by now his grunting and muffled attempts to call for help had attracted a lot of attention! When I saw him, I just cracked up laughing, it was such a funny sight and for a moment I didn’t know what to do. Adam stepped in first, telling Jarred to close his eyes and not get his eyeballs stuck or they might pull out of the sockets…. little boys they say the funniest things! After what seemed ages, but was only a few minutes, his panting breath from the muffled calling out had slowly melted the ice sticking him to the bar. He was finally free. Everyone cheered. Jarred cried! Someone had suggested calling the fire brigade or the paramedics but he was fine, although a bit embarrassed. He had the freezer bar marks stamped across his lips, mouth and tongue. This was an experience he would never forget. One good thing came out of this though - he never asked for something to eat when we went shopping, he barely left my side at all after that! So that’s the saga of the Ninja Turtle Ice Cream. He is in his 20’s now and he still makes comments about that incident. I have added my chosen coloured embellie to my page which is dark blue (the flag).  -Shazza

SEASONS - January

'Seasons Greetings'

This is my interpretation of Kaz's Sketch, I used her circular sketch to make a christmas wreath. I used actual baubals by cutting them in half and glueing to my page (cool hey!!). This is photo taken at the Morrisons of Tilly and Tash my two neices on Christmas Day 2011. My chosen color for SEASONS is Orange, I have added a an orange flower with an orange brad centre! - Shazza

and Lastly .....

FUN - January

'Ride on Fun!'

Finally my last page for TWELVE for January... journaling says...Here am I riding on the ride-on-mower at the Power Garden Day in August 2011. I had never driven one before, it was quite a thrill to zoom around in circles. Just had to watch that I didn’t mow any bystanders down lol I have added my chosen coloured embellie to my page which is dark yellow (the butterfly at the bottom of the page). My dark yellow butterfly is pulling the '12' banner!

Now to start all TWELVE topics all over again for February :(

Shazza

A Beautiful Christmas Day by Olivia Mack

Hi Ladies!

Here is a fabulous entry for our 'From Screen 2 Scrap' challenge this month from Olivia Mack (12 years old), she doesnt have a Blog so I'm showcasing her page here for her this month.

I think she has done a fabulous job with the Movie poster and criteria.

 A Beautiful Christmas Day

The photo is Santa holding Olivia as a baby :)

And some close ups :)

and

That little reindeer is so cute!

Good luck Olivia!! and we hope to see you join in again soon :)

cheers

Shazza

Soul Scrappers has a new owner!! :)

Hi Ladies!

I am just letting you know that I am the new owner of a ning community based scrapping site called 'Soul Scrappers' and I'm giving you an invitation to come and look at the site and see what you think. We currently have 1439 members but we would like to boost that number to 1500 by the end of the year....... Well thats our Target!!...Can we do it?

Well that depends on you :)

You can join 'Soul Scrappers' HERE

You will also have a chance to go into a draw for a Scrapbooking kit to the Value of $10

When you join please mention my name 'SHAZZA' when you fill in the Question....'how did you hear about this site?

I really hope to see some new faces :)

thanks
and hugs
Shazza

 

4 Things About Me

This is my entry for Andrea's challenge at Dixie Pieces for their 4th B/day challenges.

We had to tell 4 things about ourselves :)

1) I love travelling overseas to other countries
2) I collect 'Fairings' Porcelain figurines that are captioned
3) I have a fear of driving in heavy traffic
4) I love Mexican food that much, I went to Mexico to try their food out!

cheers
shazza

Feed the Birds

This is my entry for Scraphappy Kats FNC (Friday Night Challenge for the 11th November)
You had to follow these instructions .....

#1 Your cardstock must be white or light coloured
#2 You can only use one photo
#3 Your patterned paper and embellishments must be bright

cheers
shazza

 

I love the feel of Sand between my toes (TEXTURES of SUMMER)

Here we are already for contest # 3

SENSE-ational Summer contest # 3 - the TEXTURES of SUMMER.

Please read all instructions before you start!

OK!! .....We all know that TEXTURE is not a SENSE however I couldn't resist adding it to the contest. Everyone is going to have a different Summer TEXTURE they love. For me its SAND, I just love the feel of walking on Sand at the beach.


Here are some ideas for your favourite Textures......
SAND - at the beach, in a kids sand box/pit, at a lake.
Water - the sea, swimming pool, lake, summer thunderstorm
Grass - Running through Grass, lawns, playgrounds
Cotton - cotton summer dress, shorts and tops, bathers
AIR - Salty Air, clouds, the sun high in the air throwing shadows
Gardens - Flowers, plants, daisies

So Put your thinking caps on for this one :)

You can do Digital, traditional or Hybrid...whatever takes your fancy :)

Here are your details:
THEME: What TEXTURS(s) mean SUMMERTIME to you?
Created layout must be about the TEXTURES of  SUMMER!

TECHNIQUE: Distressing must be present on your layout. Distressing gives your papers or cardstock a well worn look. You can include tearing, sanding, crumpling, creasing, staining, wire brushing, scratching etc....... the more distressed the higher the points :) = 15  points MAX

ADDED CRITERIA for Bonus points
1. A Journal tag = 1pt
2. Staples = 2pts
3.  3x different fonts in the title = 3 pts
4. Ric Rac Trim = 4 pts  - 10 points in total

SCORING
Upload to the gallery by deadline  = 5pts (deadline for challenge #3 is December 8th at 7pm Eastern time)
Upload to the gallery before end of comp = 3 pts (Sometime in February TBA)
Best Photo - 1st = 15pts, 2nd = 10 pts and 3rd = 5 pts
Best Title -1st = 15pts, 2nd = 10 pts and 3rd = 5 pts
Best layout in presentation, balance and design -1st = 15pts, 2nd = 10 pts and 3rd = 5 pts
Best use of Technique =1st = 15pts, 2nd = 10 pts and 3rd = 5 pts
Bonus items/Added criteria = 10 pts max

PLUS first 10 uploads to the gallery earn an extra 5 bonus points

Here is my example Page......

I Love the feel of SAND between my toes

(But I Don't like SAND when it gets in my Bikini Bottoms)

:) LOL!!

 

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 THC43  in your photo tag. Submissions must be uploaded and tagged by 7 pm Eastern time by Thursday December  8th  ....

NOTE - You have a month to complete challenge  # 3.  

Challenge # 4 will be uploaded on December 9th


Winners will be announced after December 9th and added to the top of this challenge thread.....

Here is the gallery link to all pages entered with the THC43

There will be a 1st, 2nd and 3 Prize........and some minor prizes for each challenge..

The overall winner of the contest (for the 5 challenges)

that scores the highest points will win a

'Summertime Scrapbooking Kit'

Value $30

Cheers shazza

Penguins in Sweaters

Another double layout done and dusted thanks to 'Double Take' hosted by Nic Howard and May Flume.

Double Take (Week 3 - Sketch 3)

And here is my take called 'Penguins in Sweaters'

Journaling says......How can you save a penguin from an oil spill?

Knit him a sweater!

Last week, a New Zealand yarn store put out a request for

knitters of the world to unite and put together "penguin

jumpers" for the birds affected by the ongoing oil spill in

Northern New Zealand, …they were soon flooded

with little sweaters. The sweaters serve a dual purpose of

keeping the penguins warm until rescuers clean them and

preventing the birds from cleaning themselves while they

are coated with poisonous oil. Also, "The oil makes it

difficult for them to fly and there's a real risk they will

ingest the oil when they preen, or pass it into their chicks.

The oil spill, which began after a cargo ship ran aground

on October 5, has already left 1,300 birds dead and already

cost New Zealand $3.2 million for cleanup.

I also added a piece of knitting for texture :)

I also named them......
1) Miffy
2) Eric and Pam (from Twighlight)
3) Jake
4) Shuffles
5) Judith
6) Sid and Marge
7) Piccolo
and 8) Puddles

Which is your favourite?

R/H side

...and a close up!

and the L/H Side

and a close up!

TFL

Shazza

Regal Kitty

Here is my entry for Debs Negative space Challenge at Soul Scrappers with the added addition of fabric and stamping. I stamped a kitty and cut it out, I also stamped the same kitty on to my card stock. and used two different types of leopard print material.

And a close UP!

Fun challenge as always Deb!

Cheers
Shazza

 

Floral Angel

Here is my entry for Janes Technique challenge at Soul Scrappers for the month of November. 

Using up as many flowers you have in your stash as you can.

I used an old packet of 'Flora doodles' foam flowers and also a floral piece of pp that I had in my stash for yonks as well. I cut the flowers out of the pp.

This is our little Keira in a gorgeous floral dress, just perfect for the challenge :)

And a close up!

Thanks Jane for all the flowery inspiration!

Cheers
Shazza

 

Desperately Seeking Sleep

Here is my entry for Janes Quote of theDay/Month challenge at Soul Scrappers. The November Quote for inspiration is.....

People who say they sleep like a baby usually don't have one. ~Leo J. Burke

Here is my entry for the 'Quote of the Day challenge' - You can find the quotes on the home page at Soul Scrappers or in the Soul Sentinel fortnightly newsletter.

All babies adopted from the internet :)

and a close up!

TFL

Shazza

Turning 4 is Fun

Here is my entry for Brianna's # 1 challenge at 'Dixie Pieces' during their 4th birthday Celebrations.

Brianna's first challenge is create a layout with specifically the # 4 on it 

 

 

and the Right hand side...

and left hand side...

I love how Jarred is holding up his 4 fingers...showing his age (What a cutie)

Here are some close ups...

and

TFL

Shazza

With Eyes all Aglow

This is my entry for Mandy's challenge at Scraptherapy for November.

This month's inspiration is FESTIVE DOORS!

Your challenge is to be inspired by a room below (or doors/front entrance in this case) and scrap it- using the colours. This is a colour challenge.

I used Door # 1

 and a close up

TFL

Shazza

Sweater Weather

Here is my entry for Lexies FNC (Friday Night Challenge) at Scraphappy Kats.

Tonights challenge is a quick easy one

it's one of my favourite styles

Negative Space

Only one rule with tonights challenge and that is you cannot use more than a quarter of you page for you LO

And a close up .....

TFL

Shazza

Jenna

Here is my entry for Nikki's November challenge at Scraphappy Kats.

This is Nikki's sketch........

Here i have a LO and i would love for you girls to interpret it into your own using the aspects you think would be on a sketch. - Nikki

And here is my interpretation of Nikk's sketch/Layout.

I loved  Nikki's example and used a photo of my beautiful daughter Jenna!
The photo was taken a few years ago!

and a close up!

TFL

Shazza

Say Cheese

This is my Layout entry for Andrea's challenge at Dixie Pieces during their 4th Birthday celebrations. You can get to Dixie Pieces from here.

For Andreas challenge you had to use 4 different types of pp on your layout.

I love this photo of my Jarred when he was a little one!

and a close up!

TFL

Shazza