Fly Be Free

Collections Bracket Frame Journal.

I love these photos of Erin my daughter and the Theme of the journal was 'Fly be Free', she will be 21 this year and is along her own path, building her own life story.

Bad Blogger (said with sarcastic 'telling off' voice)

I've been sick this week, so haven't got to much creating done :0(
Thought I would share some other creations I've created for Julie from Collections, before our Sydney trip.




I used one of her Narrow Bracket Books. The patterened paper throughout the book is also Collections. The chipboard bird is one of hers also, the wren. It was covered using Scraptivate german scrap. Starting at the bottom of the bird and working up, placing each strip over the other so the points of the pattern sit in between each other,, yep crazy, I know. I inked over it and the edges using Pinecone ink. Place a bit of gauze between the wing and the body of the bird. Use a Zig pen to place a dot for the eye and blacken a beak.

In The Bag

The new Scrapbooking Creations is out.
My beautiful friend Vivian asked myself and Miss Mel, to contribute to an article she had for the mag, 'it's out',,, you have to check it out. You can check out the girls blogs (just click on their names) and hopefully they will share real soon. We created some awesome handbags using the art supplies in our creative space.
This is my effort, the pics aren't great as usual I was in a rush when I took them.
:0)
I had already started the dying process when the idea of doing a 'before and after' photo came up, so you will have to use your creative minds eye with this shot. The bag was a blue with white dots one made of hessian and I used Colour wash to dye it, the wash even dyed the bamboo handle which was a bonus.
















After 14 or so hours of hand stitching (and I couldn't find the thimble)this is what the end result was.

Some Creat'n' got done :0)

A bit of 'Art for Art sake' in the Underwood abode. I got to spend most of my Mother's Day doing what I love best,,, playing and creating. I will share some pics asap.
Hope you all had a wonderful Mothers Day.

Here's a little A5 'She' canvas I did earlier in the week.

Scrap-IT!!!

For those in Perth and surrounding areas, Scrap-IT is back.
WHERE: SHERATON HOTEL
Sunday 27 JULY 2008
9am till 5pm

I went last year with a bunch of friends and had a blast.
The funds raised will help with the research into Alzheimers disease.
All of us Scraptivate girls will be there.
Grab some friends and scrap the day away.

Long time no Post

No reasons other than, life, love and all the stuff in between.
These photos aren't the best but thought I would share my Helmar project for this month.







***Happy Mothers Day***

ATC's

Some recent swaps I took part in on Arty Oz.


Vintage White Theme



Grungeboard Theme.




German Scrap Theme

5 Bucks and 1/2 a Kabab,,,,, or not ???

The title,,,, well thats a long story, will tell you in a little while.

I'm back and revived from SIA in Sydney. I'm sure everyone who attended would say it was a success and only to be bigger and better next year, so keep a lookout for it.
I had a blast, I met so many people, some who I have admired for a long time and it was a pleasure to meet you face to face.

Collections Elements Rocked the show. I think we inspired many, at least I hope so, as that is what this paper craft industry is all about.

Our make'n'takes were very popular.
This is one Kareena made.
The bird wasn't a make and take we planned, it just happened. We ran out of birds in the end, sorry for those who missed out. :0(

The Art wall. On the stand.




I will have to leave it there for now as I'm off to work, I'll fill you in on more tomorrow night.
xx

In Da' Big Smoke

Hey Beautiful people.
just sitting in a net/convience store in the middle of Sydney. Oh My God,,,, I feel like a country bumpkin,,,, Got a great night sleep after SIA. Will fill you all in as soon as I can and share some pic's.
xxx

A quick one!!!

My poor blog, a bit neglected :0(
Been working my butt off lately, both at work and at the craft table. I just wish there was more creating time. I've been bursting at the seams with creative ideas, thanks to Julie from Collections. As you might know I love, love, love her products.
I'm off to Sydney next week with Julie and Jenny.C for the SIA trade event, to promote her goodies. Max is coming too, so I can't wait.
Come say Hi if your going to be there, the show samples are to die for.
Here is a sneak peek of the only sample I have a pic of (will change that asap). You can also check out what Julie has shared on her blog along with Max's and Jenny.B.'s sneak peeks too.
I will share all I have created after the show and all of Julie's new products will be available at Scraptivate next week.