2 busy gals

Scrapbook Convention - Classes 2008

2008-05-19T16:39:00.003+10:00

A Moment in Time

Photos needed are as follows:

Black and white family photos assorted small sizes.
As a rough guide: 9 photos printed on 1 @ 4in x 6in (10xm x 15cm) with borders.
Need 8 photos – about 4cm x 3cm. Some can be slightly smaller @ 3cm x 3cm OR slightly larger @ 4 ½ cm x 3 cm.

Too Cool for School 6 x 12 album

Any smaller sized photos to be included in a keepsake album eg: Special moments, achievements, friends, graduation, hobbies and 1 young age photo 4.5cm x 7cm in portrait position

As a rough guide: My Album includes 20 photos printed or cropped in all different sizes-
Page 1-1 @ 8.5 x 8.5cm and 1 @ 11.5 x 8.5cm in Landscape.
Page 2 – 1 @ 10 x 15cm in Portrait
Page 3 – 1 @ 12 x 7cm in landscape, 1 @ 5.5 x 8cm in P, + 2 other small photos for pocket?
Page 4 – 1 @ 4.5 x 7cm in P, 1 @ 5.5 x 8cm in P, 1 @ 6 x 7cm in P, 1 @ 4 x 7.5cm in Portrait.
Page 5 – 1 @ 12 x 10cm in Landscape
Page 6 – 2 @ 11 x 10cm in Landscape
Page 7 – 1 @ 10 x 7.5cm in L, 1 @ 4.5 x 4.5cm
Page 8 - 3 @ 5.5 x 8cm in Portrait, 1 @ 8 x 5.5cm in Landscape.
You can bring these along or add them later

Mothers Day

2008-05-09T14:44:00.006+10:00

Check out Kirstens cards...........

We've been on holiday

2008-05-09T14:41:00.002+10:00

and have we had a great time. Kelly went off to NZ and gets back tomorrow.

I just stayed at home catching up with all those jobs you never get to do.

Ian is back in the UK so its just the girls at home for a while now!! I have finally sorted all the classes for the convention and am waiting on the last imkages from Jill and Rachelle - Jills are almost sold out just a few places left for the Monday.

Rachelles clock is doing really well and the Rusty Pickle mega album will zoom into orbit once the images go up it is fabulous the description does not really do it justice.

Anyway I am off to do the Maya Road draw and load up some mothers day cards

Check out my Slide Show!

2008-04-10T13:12:00.001+10:00

WIN a Maya Road freebie

2008-04-10T13:03:00.001+10:00

What's your favourite Maya Road product and why?

Tell us now, here to win a Maya Road pack........

Hearts and home

2008-04-10T13:01:00.003+10:00

As I have just fallen in love with Maya Road of late I completed this welcome sign for my veranda.

I used the new Hearts and home houses in tins and covered them with the Dream Street papers

Just loving it...........

May Road Triangular banner

2008-04-10T12:55:00.003+10:00

This has to be one of my most favourite projects and I made it just for me.

This is the triangular banner album from Maya Road, I used the new Dream Street papers and the Bug and Butterfly Maya Road tins.

This is going to hang up outside my office for all to admire.

I covered the triangles with paper using d/s tape and then stuck them on to Bazzill and cut round them with deckle edge scissors

Many thanks to Sarah Moore from Addicted to Craft for the idea - I saw her pink version and just "had to do one"

Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, Melbourne and Gold Coast

2008-04-07T10:11:00.004+10:00

All in 7 weeks - and I wonder why I haven't had time to blog..........for all you die hards I have a week to upload a shed load of projects - I have been really busy with the Maya Road sheer stuff and feel quite pleased with myself.........

Here is the Heart Album I turned into a wall hanging for mum.

I stitched the paper on and yes it went through my machine all too easily - even I did not expect it to be quite so straight forward.

Paper is from Kaisercraft - Summer fun and I used the NEW Maya Road alphabet - Jonathon, painted them and then used 3 dimensional Magic to create the raised effect I just love

It really was all to easy

Love Elsie...

2008-03-04T09:43:00.005+11:00

Hope you don't mind me butting in Dawn (he, he, he!!) but I had a play with the Love Else range for my current DT challenge.

Initially, I thought I would REALLY struggle with it but I bit the bullet and I'm absolutely thrilled with the result! I think the main thing when using Love Elsie is fun, fun, fun.....terrific for the "wicked" layouts!

I've just doodled on some white cardstock to create a border, and matching doodling around the letter and the arrows (and believe me I am NO doodler!!)

Time flies.........

2008-02-10T19:34:00.000+11:00

I love this clock and it was so easy to make up. I used the Reminiscing papers from kaiser which I adore and want to use them on everything.

Crown - boys version

2008-02-10T19:28:00.000+11:00

I said I would do one....

It has taken ages to get this photo in and resize it but I was determined.....

I usedsome SEI paper and a Maya Road Arrow from a coaster book.

Instructions can be found in the project section of the website - follow the girl version and amend as per the image.

Boys: 2 Scoopfuls.......

2008-02-07T13:04:00.000+11:00

Anyone who thinks boys and pink paper can be inspired by Sarahs take on the Basic Grey 2 Scoops layout of her boys. I love the use of the ribbon and will be trying this for sure.

Lynettes first DT Projects

2008-02-01T19:26:00.000+11:00

YAhoo.....well done Lynette on this magnificent layout. Another can be found on the homepage at www.scrapapple.com.au

Maya Road crown - FREE project sheet

2008-02-01T19:23:00.000+11:00

This FREE project sheet can be found on the projects section of the website http://www.scrapapple.com.au/

I am just finishing off a boy version........

.....and about 6 million other things!!!

Notebook Jan 08

2008-01-29T22:05:00.000+11:00

I am not the most avid scrapper. Lack of time means my layouts get pushed so far down the queue of things to do - it's just ridiculous!!

This is one I HAD to do. I am a fairly simple scrapper as well, I love the collage style of Marni, Lusi and Jen but when I try it all ends being a bit of a dogs dinner.

Notebook (the magazine) has a theme of white plus one accent colour per issue - the one I was in was white with a touch of yellow - so I thought I should follow it through.

I really liked the way the stamping came through on the alphas.....again not rocket science to most of you but I thought it came out pretty well..

Rachelles 2 Scoops DT layout

2008-01-24T09:35:00.000+11:00

Check put this fab layout from rachelle using the new Basic Grey 2 Scoops

Rachelle does not look old enough to have a grown up daughter........secrets please......

More are on the home page and instructions will be uploaded into the projects section later this week

Louise Nelson

2008-01-22T22:44:00.000+11:00

.......is the latest person to join our DT.........

Louise has been a big supporter of ours since we started aand her work has grown and her amazing talent has known no bounds. She will be an awesome additon to our team.

All the kits have gone out and w are on tenterhooks waiting for the first images to share with you from Louise and other members of the team......

Hurry up girls - only joking........

Circle Journal

2008-01-22T22:41:00.000+11:00

I recently finished the 2 journals that have been sitting on my desk FOREVER.

One was Julie's "Poppet style" Boy did I struggle with this - I am not going to share my feeble efforts but I was happier with my other one.....

.....this is actually christmas paper from CI but you can't really tell.........

Just a little something...

2008-01-22T22:37:00.000+11:00

I have been meaning to make for ages.

I bought a desk calender for $2 and made it into a birthday reminder.

Used the Amy butler paper - one of my all time favourites............

New DT members

2008-01-17T23:37:00.000+11:00

We have had a bit of a move around and we are really pleased to announce that Lusi Austin, Lynette van Barrelo and marni Telford are joining the Scrapapple Design Team. I have added their links to their blogs so we can see their amazing talents..... YAHOO........welcome on board

Jills recovered

2008-01-13T14:34:00.000+11:00

The good news for all of us is that Jill is fianlly back in action after her back operation. Although she is not 100% - she can now scrap again - hooray.....

Here is the first of many projects.......

One scoop or two

2008-01-13T14:27:00.000+11:00

Basic grey's new release should be with us on Monday - hopefully Kelly will get it up on the web very soon.

Check out one of the fabulous new papers"A la mode"

Merry Christmas

2007-12-24T21:12:00.000+11:00

Kelly and I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas thank you for being with us this year ....

Take care

Dawn & Kelly

Where does the time go......

2007-12-24T21:05:00.000+11:00

Another year is amost over the second busy one for us at Scrapapple. The past 6 weeks have been almost non stop. Recovering from all the shows, getting the stock back in the warehouse, preparing then hostin the Christmas party - which was terrific by the way. .........

...........Our sale, then all our Christmas preparations to name but some of the things we have been doing........
I have been getting ready for a trip home this Christmas to be reunited with my hubbie who has been in the UK for 3 months - we are now all together for a few weeks which will be wonderful for us all. Unfortunatley before we cam awat NSW had some terrible storms and I came home to find the store room 4ft under water sowe lost a great deal of stock and almost all of our samples -This took a huge amount of time to deal with - hence poor blogging - but bigger things have happened in life than this so we will bounce back - fortunately none of the shop stock has been affected as that is with Kelly.

I am back early in the New Year and am going to spend some time updating the blog with some new info and catching up with my making.

RAKs

2007-11-14T12:44:00.000+11:00

Do you know anyone who may need a little cheering up?

I have 4 of the Christmas edition of Scrapbook Creations to give away.

Let me know so I post them out and cheer someone up

Exciting news for all Cricut lovers

2007-11-11T20:52:00.000+11:00

CRICUT DESIGN STUDIO will soon be available

We have had a lot of enquiries about the NEW Cricut Design Studio which will allow you to interface your Cricut with your computer.

Here are the first details we have available - watch carefully this week for more

What You See Is What You Cut-with the simple click of a mouse!The Cricut DesignStudio™ software lets you take your Cricut™ creativity to a new exciting level! Use the software with your original Cricut or Cricut Expression machine and Cricut cartridges, and you'll open the door to untapped creative possibilities for virtually any project including: school projects, card making, home décor, scrapbooking, signage, and more!

ExploreCricut DesignStudio includes an electronic collection of every image found within the Cricut cartridge library. Simple and quick keyword searches allow you to search through the 1000s of images available to find that perfect letter, shape, or phrase that will transform your project into a new stunning creation! Online updates will also keep Cricut DesignStudio supplied with any new content that become available, letting you explore the latest and greatest Cricut cartridges! Design Bring Cricut designs to your own craft studio! By using the on-screen cutting mat, you can design your unique cutting layout by moving, reorganizing, rotating, resizing, skewing, and welding letters, shapes, and phrases from any Cricut cartridge available. Easily save your one-of-a-kind layouts for later use or to share with others! CutEasily cut your unique layout designs using your Cricut machine by selecting cutting options directly within the Cricut DesignStudio software. Simply insert the Cricut cartridge(s) into your machine, click Cut, and What You See Is What You Cut! (See System Requirements below for more information.)

System Requirements
Minimum
Recommended
OS
Windows XP SP2
Windows Vista
Processor Speed
233 MHz
800MHz or better
RAM
512 MB
1 GB
Free Hard Disk Space
100MB
380MB
External Media Drive
CD/DVD-ROM
USB Port
1.1
2.0
Display
1024x768 or higher
Software
The Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 is required to run Cricut DesignStudio. If the .NET Framework is not already installed, Cricut DesignStudio initiates a prompt to install it for you.
Cricut
Works with original Cricut and Cricut Expression machines
Cricut Cartridges
Works with all Cricut cartridges. *Applicable Cricut cartridges are required to be inserted into the Cricut machine to cut content that has been selected from within
Exciting features such as Welding (shown above) allow you to explore your ultimate creativity!

ExploreCricut DesignStudio includes an electronic collection of every image found within the Cricut cartridge library. Simple and quick keyword searches allow you to search through the 1000s of images available to find that perfect letter, shape, or phrase that will transform your project into a new stunning creation! Online updates will also keep Cricut DesignStudio supplied with any new content that become available, letting you explore the latest and greatest Cricut cartridges! Design Bring Cricut designs to your own craft studio! By using the on-screen cutting mat, you can design your unique cutting layout by moving, reorganizing, rotating, resizing, skewing, and welding letters, shapes, and phrases from any Cricut cartridge available. Easily save your one-of-a-kind layouts for later use or to share with others! CutEasily cut your unique layout designs using your Cricut machine by selecting cutting options directly within the Cricut DesignStudio software. Simply insert the Cricut cartridge(s) into your machine, click Cut, and What You See Is What You Cut!

November Designer kit

2007-11-11T20:42:00.000+11:00

Picked by Sarah and designed by Jill this fabulous new kit features 7 Gypsies paper coupled with Amercian Crafts and Maya Road.

Jills "Life Book" is designed to use all the photos that never make it onto layouts.

I think its fabulous..........

The kit includes full instructions for this and a layout. Kit list can be found in the shop

This will be mailed to kit subscribers this week - enjoy.........

Christmas can

2007-10-30T21:15:00.000+11:00

I finally got into Christmas mode I really wanted to make something for Penrith and this is what I came up with. I loved it - perhaps I shouldn't say that, it took me a while. I used the Basic Grey papers from last year and added in some simple embellishments like the Kaiser rhinestones, a christmas chip word and the Delish snack pack christmas rub ons.

I cut triangles form CHipboard and used d/s tape to stick the paper on I attached the triangles to dowelling rods using strips of paper.

Use Florists oasis foam (dry) to ensure the rods don't move around in can.

Whilst we don't have the watering can I really did this to show off the water pitchers we have on the stand. I painted it with the Kaiser acrylic paint - you need to give it 2-3 coats and put some Basic Grey flourish rub ons and a large white flower - Bella or Heidi Swapp work well.

Have a go.........

Jens Family wall hanging

2007-10-22T21:34:00.000+10:00

Jen is teaching 2 classes at Papercrafts Festival - Penrith 2nd-4th November

This is the Family wallhanging - scrumptious or what

You get to walk away with a fabulous keepsake - just think of how many you could make for Chrissie presents.........

Go to www.sydney.papercraftsfestival.com.au to book this class

Designer kit giveaway

2007-10-16T21:19:00.000+10:00

Go to the forum to see who has won one of our new Just Different Designer kits.........

www.scrapapple.com.au

Sketch competition winner

2007-10-16T21:12:00.000+10:00

Congratulations Leah Mayes on your great sketch.

We loved the simplicity and versatility. The hidden journalling tag was a real bonus - imagine this turned on its side - go on have a go using this and email it to me.

Your prize will be on its way soon........

Urban Lilly - new release

2007-10-16T21:00:00.000+10:00

We think this is Renatas best ever collection

Home

2007-10-16T20:56:00.001+10:00

Well it's been a busy week and I am glad to be home. I had forgotten how cold Melbourne could be. I had a great time Paperific was tremendous and it was nice to see so many people who have shopeed with us online.

Big sellers were the Christmas wooden off the page projects that have just gone up on our home page check them out by clicking here http://www.scrapapple.com.au/.

Here is one of the stars.

Maya Road - New CHA release

2007-10-07T23:27:00.000+10:00

I finished one of the new 5 ring tab albums this afternoon - I made a christmas recipe book for the stand the photo is a bit dark I will try and take another soon.......

Paperific

2007-10-07T23:13:00.001+10:00

I am off to Melbourne tomorrow and am all ready for The show next weekend.

This is Melbournes biggest papercrafting show and we will be on stand 13 - hoe to see you all there.

I have lots of great new goodies for you.

It will be in the Pavillion, Docklands
Friday 9 - 5
Saturday 9 - 5
Sunday 9-4

Yahoo......

Sketch Challenge

2007-10-07T23:09:00.000+10:00

Well girls you only have 2 days left to get your sketch and layout in - email it to me at dawnfmoloney@optusnet.com.au for your chance to win $100 Christmas gift pack. It is all ready to go.

The winner will be posted Tuesday the 16th October as it will take a while to go through all the entries.

Cyber crop

2007-10-05T18:50:00.000+10:00

Tonight at 8pm go and sign in to our chat room.........

Jills first designer kit - FREE giveaway

2007-10-02T08:06:00.000+10:00

Our NEW kits have just gone on sale

Everyone who leaves a name here between today and 9th OCtober goes into a draw to win one.

Just post a comment and I will download the names and put them in a hat and pull out a lucky name

Retreat photos - number one

2007-10-01T18:32:00.000+10:00

Check out the view ..........

Don't you just love this........

2007-10-01T17:54:00.000+10:00

This is Jills Maya Road lunch album - love this.

Coupled with the Bella black chipboard alphas.........bargain at $4.95

Melissa off the page project - tab book

2007-09-30T21:30:00.000+10:00

This tab book is only $5.95 and Melissa has used it to create a stunning family album - the photos are fantastic.

Papers are from 3 Bugs Smitten range

Sue's DT

2007-09-30T21:28:00.000+10:00

The Kaiser double sided papers are great quality and sue has coupled them with the Hambly overlays for a terrific result

Sarahs Dt 2

2007-09-30T21:27:00.000+10:00

This would make a great Xmas gift as well or a wonderful way of carrying around the photos of those closest to us

Sarahs latest DT

2007-09-30T21:26:00.000+10:00

Love the simplicity of this

Kits sneak peak

2007-09-30T21:24:00.000+10:00

Our new designer kits go live this week.

Jill Greaghty-Groves is the first designer on show for us.

Check out the web later this week.........

Blog Challenge - Win a christmas prize pack

2007-09-28T11:15:00.000+10:00

Ok everyone now is your chance to win a Christmas prize pack to get you started on your chistmas projects.

This prize pack is worth $100 and includes: Christmas papers, off the page projects, ribbon, flowers, jewels and some generally gorgeous stuff.....

Additional individual prizes of varying denomination may be given for additonal high quality entries

The challenge: Create a page SKETCH

1.Create a sketch for a single page layout and then create a page using the sketch

2. Any theme or colour

3. email the sketch and layout to dawnfmoloney@optusnet.com.au

4. The rights to use the sketches and layouts will pass to Scrapapple Pty Ltd and may be published in the future on Scrapapple.com.au as free downloads for all scrapbookers to share.

5. The sketches must be original and not breach any copyright

6. Entrance into the competition confirms acceptance of the terms and conditions of the competition

7. Prize pack of Christmas materials (Retail value $100) will be mailed (at no cost) to the winner at the close of the competition

8. Competition entries must be submitted by 9pm on Sunday 7th October

9. Judges decision is final

Look forward to seing your work - please post any questions here on the forum

New blog competition

2007-09-27T09:00:00.000+10:00

Tommorow (Friday 28th) I am going to be putting up details of a new challenge for next week...

As Kelly is at Paperarts I tought I would take the load off her shoulders....Keep your eyes out

Slide show

2007-09-27T08:58:00.001+10:00

It's looking a bit sad but I have just learnt how to do this so am working on adding some new ones - thanks you Sandra for your help - you are a genius

We love our wood

2007-09-27T08:53:00.000+10:00

........and we have a whole lot more on its way. We have had it on the show stand for a short while so for those visitng us in Brisbane this week check out the new calendars, ribbon boxes and ribbon cards, all the albums and the christmas products.

Here is the calendar Melissa put together for us at $7.95 it's a bargain.

Jenni Bowlin

2007-09-27T08:48:00.000+10:00

Our very clever Jilly has done this fabulous layout using the new Jenny Bowlin papers - Varsity range.

Jilly likes a challenge and tries to incorporate flowers into her boys layouts - she does a great job
I have another layout to go up tomorrow

Special card

2007-09-17T11:32:00.000+10:00

I made this accordion card/mini book for my friend Virginia who turns 50 this week....

I am going to go do a Christmas version now

I used the Smitten range of double sided papers from 3 Bugs.....

New Urban Lily

2007-09-10T23:13:00.000+10:00

will soon be here.

What do you think? Here is sneak of someof my favourites. Love these clear stamps

Upcoming shows

2007-09-10T23:04:00.000+10:00

We have a busy time in the next few months. We will be at the follwoing shows:

Paperarts - Brisbane
Paperific - Melbourne
Craft & Quilt - Brisbane
Paperarts - Penrith ( sydney)

Can not wait - it will business as usual on the web as we have plenty of help now

Jills latest Images

2007-09-10T23:01:00.001+10:00

Check out Jills take on The Heidi Grace papers.

One is just a sneak of a layout to go up later this month and the second is one we could not wait to bring you - hope you like it

Christmas hanging kit

2007-09-10T22:53:00.000+10:00

We did this at Rosehill and it went down a storm......I love Christmas and it can be used for so many things:

A wish list

Advent calendar

Family treasure/momento

Decoration

New Rusty Pickle

2007-09-10T22:50:00.000+10:00

Princess Bride has finally arrived.......... Rachelle Minett is the only Australian to be on the RP design team - yahoo

How can it be a month

2007-09-10T22:46:00.000+10:00

Well time flies when you are having fun.........

I can not lie both of us were completely zonked after Rosehill. We were so busy for the 6 days and the run up to it, we came to a bit of a stand stiull afterwards.

We love the shows and this one was very special as we met so many people we had seen before and many who have laready shopped with us or who had visited Scrapapple.com.au.

We have both been busy with ordering all the new stock and alot of the new CHA releases have arrived.

Kelly is as busy as ever soon you will see her little girl onthe front cover of Scrapbook Creations - this is the most amazing layout I have seen for ageds - Yes I am biased - I am allowed

Rosehill

2007-08-14T09:58:00.000+10:00

We are on Stand 99 at the Stitches & Craft Show at Rosehill, Sydney August 22nd- 26th.

We have so many great goodies for everyone.....

Loads of papers and brand new wooden products
New papers
New embellishments
K&Co Creativity bags
Bind it alls
Maya Road - heart albums and Vintage purses
NEw wire Off the page
Gel - a - tins
and so much more

I can not wait

Jens Birthday House

2007-08-14T09:56:00.001+10:00

Look at Jens new birthday house:

Jen has created this to come out on everyones birthday - it has a battery operated candle in it so it glows.......I have just got some more Doodlebug houses so they will go back on the web soon

CHA goodies

2007-08-14T09:54:00.000+10:00

Its been great spending so much money on new things:

Here is just a taste of all the new things we will have on offer
Daisy D
Fancy Pants
Queen & Co
Maya Road
SEI
Sassafrass Lass
KI Memories Pop Culture
Love Elsie
Upsy Daisy
Dream Street Papers
New range of Christmas Stamps

Just to name but a few........

Its been a long time since Melbourne

2007-08-14T09:48:00.000+10:00

I had a great time in Melbourne. It was wonderful to meet so many people we had spoken to on our forum and who had also visited our website.

It was strange being there without Kelly but Wendy was terrific and she has agreed to come back in October to help out at Paperific

It has been non stop since we got back so it has taken me a while to get straight we are gearing up for Rosehill next week and ordering all our CHA goodies

Melbourne Craft & QUilt Fair

2007-07-23T23:10:00.000+10:00

I am off to Melbourne tomorrow so I won't have time to do much blogging - have a great week - hopefully I shall see of your from Victoria

New range

2007-07-23T23:05:00.000+10:00

This bag is one of the new range of wire products we are starting to bring in to inspire some extra dimensional scrapping.

I love this "handbag". It comes in 2 sizes and can be complimented by some rather snazzy wire sling backs.

We have yet to figure out a way to prost them so we are taking them to the show and I think this may be a class we offer at the retreat.

Green Tara Lamp

2007-07-20T14:03:00.000+10:00

I have just finished this off for Alison at Green Tara. She wanted something for her stand to show of her layered petals - I thought this was a bit different.

Dream Street Papers sneak peaks

2007-07-19T16:43:00.001+10:00

Here are a couple 0f the wonderful new paper ranges that Tara has for us. This time they have Coordinating stickers and chipboard.

Talking of clever girls - here's another

2007-07-18T20:04:00.000+10:00

Mel has had a lot on her plate recently but she has made good use of the latest Heidi Grace papers and the latest release Beyond the page release from Kaiser - the hanging frame set.

I love this (and Mel)...

The Kaiser is just wonderful and we have so much coming to Melbourne........

Jills next DT project

2007-07-18T20:02:00.001+10:00

Here is a sneak peak of Jills beauty case.......

I think the Anna Griffin paper is to die for and I love this - Jill has done this for our Rosehill presentation.

I just love this woman - Jill that is.......

Maya Road Sneak peaks Summer CHA 07

2007-07-16T15:41:00.000+10:00

Hi girls

Thought you might like to see some of these wonderful things coming along.......

Photos

2007-07-15T20:32:00.000+10:00

When we were away Kelly and I had some professional shots done as we often get asked for photos.

Here's our one together

Rachelles Wire photo hanger

2007-07-15T20:17:00.000+10:00

This is a new range we bought in for the Convention - we love this. Rachelle has used Basic Grey and combined it with the Bella frames, large flowers and Maya Road scrolls

Oh no -

2007-07-15T20:05:00.000+10:00

I did not realise I was such a bad blogger. The past 2 months have been incredibly busy - we had the convention, and then took a break overseas and it has been non stop since.

I have to try harder basically, I have had a think how we can make this better and from now on I am also going to include all the DT images that I get sent that never make it to the home page.

I am going to spend this week bringing myself up to date....Sorry will try harder

Covering a Maya Road Purse

2007-05-11T10:53:00.000+10:00

I have had a request for some pictures and guidance on how to cover the new MR purse.

There are bound to be lots of ways but I found quite an easy one.

I placed the purse opened out on the reverse of my patterned paper and drew around it - I only did it up to the handle as it was too difficult to take this off - I did the same for the flap adn the insides I did in seperate sections.

Hope these pictures help - aghhhhhhhh can't get them in - will stop and start again

Something bright and funky

2007-05-11T10:38:00.000+10:00

Made this using the Kaiser wooden square open album ($4.95) - wanted to make a card with a bit of pizzazz

Melissa Frances Class

2007-05-11T10:31:00.000+10:00

I did a great class at Scrapbooking & Beyond it was sponsored by Bumble Bee. I created a mini heart album using her new spiral bound range and some of her CHA 07 papers - I loved it - this is the small one but I have my eyes on the big version - I have ordered them and all being well we hope to get them on at the end of next week

Maya Road album

2007-05-11T01:20:00.000+10:00

I did this in a class at Scrapbooking and Beyond.

Jodie from Daisy D taught it with the new Beacon Hill range - I loved it - it was very rushed as we only had 1& 1/2 hours - I got most of it done and finished a few bits off today - it will be great to have it on the stand when we go to the next show at Brisbane - hope you like it

Scrapbooking & Beyond

2007-05-10T12:25:00.000+10:00

Sarah and I went along on Tuesday to this Trade only show we spent the afternoon going around the trade exhibits looking at the new stuff to descend upon us - so much inspiration - I needed it to kick me up the proveribials.

We did some great make and takes - agian with some great ideas - I am off to take some photos...see you later

Digital Photrography

2007-05-10T12:23:00.000+10:00

I just recently bought a new camera - its nto a fancy one like Jills Cannon but I just want something I can put in my handbag and pull out at the right moment.

I went along to our local community College and spent a day learning how to get more from your camera - I had such a great time and learnt heaps. I am doing a photoshop one next in a grand attempt to improve my skills here as well........watch this space

Its been ages.........

2007-05-10T12:19:00.000+10:00

I did not realise how long it has been since I came along - oops.

The past couple of weeks has seen us very busy - we have uploaded the new DT work from Sarah and Rachelle and both have been really well received - Sarahs sold out within a day - we are just waiting for the Hambly overlays to come in so we can make up some more.

Kelly has been busy trying to get the new stuff on and we have been tryign to get something new on each day - the Creative Imaginations is all done now and it looks beautiful - the cream and black range is due in later this month and is simply stunning

What can you get for $2.95 nowadays

2007-04-19T10:55:00.000+10:00

How about a square album cover.

Its easy to cover and the great thing is you can make it as thick as you want.

I made this up to record some important things from this year.

Alot of the girls have used it for their circle journal

2007-04-19T10:43:00.000+10:00

I have wanted to do one of our Pitchers for ages - I met Carole Jansen at the Gold Coast Craft and Quilt Show and she has inspired me.

I am not sure if this counts as "lifting" as I don't often do that - I just wanted to take a bit of what she does and try and make it my own.

Full intructions are going to go ont he website under Scrapapple projects

My other new handbag

2007-04-19T10:24:00.000+10:00

I made this with the new Maya Road Antique purse and the Key Lime Dream Street Papers

Made it for my DD1 who was 14 just before Christmas as a birthday keepsake

Just love it

I have a new camera!!

2007-04-19T10:22:00.001+10:00

I have been wanting one for ages - Jill has been trying to convince me to get an all singing SLR digital but I am just not thta kind of gal in the end I went for a simple Olympus - I just want one that takes great images and I can store in my pocket.

I have just been trying to reorganise my photos - aghhhhhhhhhhhhhh

My handbag

2007-04-08T13:53:00.000+10:00

Good Friday

It is pouring down with rain so we have designated today as a "me" day. Every now and again we all need some time to check out of our lives and just do something for ourselves. Today everyone in the family gets to do anything they want - well almost.

DD1 is sleeping.

DD2 has demolished the family room and converted it into a den - I can't even bear to look.

DH is messing around in the garage.

Whilst I have devoted my morning to sewing - I can not remember when I last did this - I love it so much and never get a chance. I bought this pattern at Rosehill and have been desperate to make it.

I adore this handbag totally........

I made it with some Amy Butler fabrics.

Urabn Lily- make it easy

2007-04-08T13:49:00.000+10:00

I just had 10 minutes so grabbed the Urban Lily Mini Book sheet - cut it up and sewed down the spine - stuck in some photos of my DDs and away to go off to nanny for a quick pressie.......

At less than $2 this sheet is a bargain - it comes in black and white and colour

Circle Journal

2007-04-08T13:40:00.000+10:00

I have now finished my first pages in Karens Journal - it's the first time I have completed something for someone I know only via the internet. I did think it would be hard but - no way - I loved it - I can not remember a time I found an idea so quickly.

Karens theme was fabulous "life lessons" - I am getting on a bit now and have made too many mistakes so perhaps that is why I found it easy.

Karen said we could use any colours but had to include a photo of oursleves - brave girl. I used the one Kirsten took of me for the convention book so I look half decent.

I have no idea what I will be getting next but "bring it on............"

I used the Maya Road tag coaster tin from the coaster tins and Bo Bunny paper - just love this one

I need to win the competition

2007-04-08T13:32:00.000+10:00

It's been raining here in Sydney and as my DDs have gorged themselves with chocolate and are now lying prone on the floor - they are alive - I just checked - just exhausted - I have taken some time to get making.

I love the Maya Road purse and am in the process of making one up - here it is so far - just for all you neat freaks out there - please sit down as you see my "WORK IN PROGRESS table. - hey you have to express yourself!!

BIG knickers

2007-03-29T00:04:00.000+10:00

I love Marks and Spencers and for years I have got my underwear there along with millions of UK women. Its a bit of a tradition that mum sends me and Kelly knickers for xmas and birthdays. This year mum has sent me some for Easter - I think she is expecting me to eat lots of chocolate as they come up to my armpits.

I may be approaching 45 too quickly however the day I wear big knickers is the day I give up.........

Kelly suggested I take a photo of them - however I gracefully declined in the hope that you can all keep your dinner down..............

Love you mum

PS hope she does not read this

8 week challenge

2007-03-27T10:13:00.000+10:00

Well its over...........

I can't believe 8 weeks has gone so fast and that we could have had such a fabulous time.

Well done Michelle Perry for being our very talented winner

Circle Journal

2007-03-27T10:08:00.000+10:00

Finally finished my album and my first pages - I am terribly late but here is a sneak preview. I used the Cosmo Cricket new CHA stuff - loved it so much.

I received Karens from Vic - it looks fab............better pull my finger out

Fancy Pants

2007-03-22T17:36:00.000+11:00

We accidentally sold our web consignment at the show - my fault - more is due next week.

I thought the stamps were expensive at $70 not sure how popular they will be?

Maya Road

2007-03-22T17:35:00.000+11:00

It came in early and boy has it been popular - the purses have been amazing - I even had mine sold!

Re stock is on its way

Just about recovered

2007-03-22T17:32:00.000+11:00

It was a busy weekend andit was great meeting everyone - but boy is it tiring. Everyone looks different in real life as well - just used to seeing small photos on the web.

Thank you to everyone who came and said hello hopefully we have encourage a few more to take part and join the forum.

There were lots of faced from the Christmas party - looks like the one this year will be a cracker!!

PaperArts

2007-03-14T17:43:00.000+11:00

I hope you are all coming! We have a huge array of exciting things planned:

Sally Wilson from Delish will be with us on Friday morning
Jill Geraghty Groves will be there all day Friday and Saturday - making and demoing away
New CHA releases - yes I can tell you its the MAYA ROAD
New Scrapapple products

And Us.......

Please drop by and say hello

Anyone for Coffee........

2007-03-14T17:41:00.000+11:00

I made this Maya Road Coffee Break Tin to fit the book in I made a while ago - the book is with our show stock I will take som epics of them both together over the weekend

Felt

2007-03-14T17:36:00.000+11:00

Jen Hall made this wonderful bag as a surprise present - one each for me and Kelly - we were both absolutely thrilled - I chose 5 of my favourite photos of Mo and created a simple book to fit inside - Just think who would love this....our mum........

Delishious

2007-03-14T17:31:00.000+11:00

As Sally Wilson will be with us at PaperArts in Brisbane on Friday I thought I had better tackle the "D" I have had for a while - I love the Black & white Bo Bunny paper so here tis. I also used the petaloo polka dot flowers and the Cookie chipboard alphas

New cabinets

2007-03-14T14:39:00.000+11:00

The Brisbane girls are going to be inundated with new cool stuff.. Take a look at what we have just had made.

Maya Road Chest of Drawers

2007-03-14T14:34:00.000+11:00

We got these in for Rosehill - I really loved them so decided to put my mind to it - I got the inspiration from the new Dream Srreet paper range - Bailees Garden.

I filled mine with ribbon...

No excuses

2007-03-14T14:33:00.000+11:00

Well perhaps I should think of some........

Busy with work
Very tired
Going to the gym
Kids have got a lot on
A friend needed me

I keep trying to get on and do SOMETHING - I have had a fit of "making frenzy"

See what you think

Fitness Challenge - how are you going

2007-02-18T21:08:00.000+11:00

I had a rocky week at Rosehill ate some chocolate - needed it to keep me going but since Monday I have been so good. The gym I go to has a challenge started as well - it began the week of Rosehill so I missed it and started Monday - you get points for each class you attend.

Every day there is a special challenge class and you get 30 for this - I did it on Thursday - it was a spin class - this is where you all go into a dark room and ride a bike for an hour. The bikes are stationary but you can vary the resistance with a special dial - I panicked I left my padded seat at home - it gets very uncomfortable without it!!

I did one on Saturday and got utterly demoralised I just found it so hard left afterwards vowing not to go back sat in the car and cried my eye out - what a wimp - felt like a huge whale - however I will be going tomorrow again - just a small blip in the grander scheme of things.

Advent begins on Wednesday and am giving up coffee and Diet coke - the kids chose for me - ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh is all I can say