Thursday, February 9, 2012

MWL Scrap This and That Challenge

I'm hosting a challenge on MWL forum and it's about tapes and stamps.  Now who doesn't have a dozen or ten of these products - time to show them some TLC and put them on a page.

1. Create a 12x12 layout (no digital please).

2. Use tape and stamp.

The tape can be paper or fabric, as long as it comes in strips or rolls and has a sticky-back (ribbon with adhesive will count, but not ribbons or twill).
The stamp can be an image or a quote or alpha stamps.

3. Upload into the challenge gallery.

4. Voting will be by lucky draw and the winner will receive a $20 shopping voucher

5. Closing date :Monday 20 Feb 12 noon.

Here's my layout:


For those uninitiated into the world of washi tape, this is not just for taping your gift wrapping; it's sheer and just wonderful for layering.

I did just that - layering in alternating directions onto two pieces of cardstock. I then inked and embossed one and die-cut the other.


Have fun and looking forward to your participation!!  Post any questions at MWL Forum.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

This is cracking me up!

My post for the Christmas Colours swap held on 9 Dec.

Over at this blog.


My layout at MWL for 17 Jan, which I later posted here.

Over at this blog.

Don't hold your breath for my next BIG idea ...

MWL Layout for Jan

I forgot I have yet to post this layout for Made With Love more than a week ago.

Layout assembled on a Hambly, which explains the background visible through the transparent page.

Sizzix dies used:
657362 (Flower #2 with bonus embossing folder) and 657492 (Tattered pinecone)

I just love using a die in different ways. The tattered pinecone die makes a great rose if you "wind" the cardstock tightly.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Gifts

Now that the gifts have all gone out, I'm here to post the handmade albums.


Packed inside these little brown bags,  

are pinecones pinched, rolled and stickled
onto "belly bands"
wrapped around a mini album waiting for your photos.
Hope you like them.

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas!


We had a lovely family dinner at my in-laws last night.

Today, after Christmas Service, we caught up with some old friends and their family.

Then on to our favourite pastime: reading over a cuppa.  The little one's engaged in her favourite pastime too - napping.

Our books and brews of choice:



Hope you have a wonderful rest of the week!



Thursday, December 22, 2011

Miss Spoken is right

E: Hey Mom, I love you more.
Me: More than what?
E: More than my toys.