Sketch Challenge no.24 at SCRAP AFRICA!

Wow, can't believe it's the 1st of December already, how this year has flown!!!

Today I am here to share my DT layout for the latest sketch challenge at SCRAP AFRICA, it's such a fun one, and I can't get over all the gorgeous and different ways the rest of the team and GD's have interpreted the sketch.

Here is my take, I am SO happy with the way this one turned out. Thanks to my BIL Geoff for taking the fun photos!

 

 

The adorable robots and film strip are by Enmarc Crafts. I cut the title with my Silhouette Cameo.

Here is the sketch!!

 

And here is the lovely prize that one randomly selected participant will win.

 

Please take the time to stop by the SCRAP AFRICA blog, it really is worth it, so many gorgeous layouts to inspire you!!

You have until the 15th of December to enter your layout, can't wait to see what you create :)

Challenge no.21 - Washi Tape and Twine at SCRAP AFRICA

Ooooops, I am 2 days late in posting about this challenge. It has been SO hectic around these parts of late that my lil ole blog has been terribly neglected!

Anyway, a quick post before I go and start supper to share my take on the latest SCRAP AFRICA challenge - WASHI TAPE & TWINE!

 

 

 

There is a lovely prize from the Scrapbook Studio, and a random winner will win this gift voucher.

http://www.scrapbookstudio.co.za/

a certificate for 250 Rand (approximately 25USD), which can be used by foreign participants as well.

You have until the 30th September to upload your projects.

What an AWESOME prize!!! SCRAPBOOK STUDIO is one of my fave places to shop, Cariena stocks LOADS of wonderful products!!!

When you are done with your project link up at the SCRAP AFRICA blog.

Can't wait to see what you put together!!!

Sketch # 20 is up at SCRAP AFRICA!!

Hi ladies, just a quick post to let you know that the latest sketch challenge is up and running at the SCRAP AFRICA blog!!

It's another one that was super fun and easy to work with. I LOVE this photo that I used. It's my youngest with my Yorkie Pepper, a special moment captured!

 

 

 

The big gorgeous chipboard scroll is by Enmarc Crafts (Page Corner: LOVE) and the little chipboard Badger is by  K & Company. The stamps I used are a set I have had in the stash f-o-r-e-v-e-r and haven't used in years!!

This is the fun sketch we got to play with:

 

There is an AWESOME prize up for grabs for one randomly selected player. Thanks FabScraps for your support of our blog!!

 

You have until the 14th of August to take part in this challenge, when you are done, link it at the SCRAP AFRICA blog. Please take the time to stop by there, because the SCRAP AFRICA DT ladies have really outdone themselves with this challenge, I am blown away by the talent on this team!!!

Hope you have a fantastic weekend my crafty peeps. Sending you a big {hug} :)

Just playing with the latest Let's Scrap sketch!!!

It's been a while since I had the time or inclination just to scrap for fun, so when the urge hit me, I ran with it and just played on Thursday afternoon, the weather was chilly and just perfect to craft. I had the best time, and absolutely love the layout I created. I decided to use the latest sketch from LET'S SCRAP, I was on the DT for 2 terms a while back, and I always enjoyed creating layouts based on their sketches, this one by Debby was no exception!!!

Here is my layout and some close-up shots:

 

 

PRODUCTS USED:

 ~ Large Chippie Title - Enmarc Crafts

~ LOVE letters - Heidi Swapp

~ "Today" button - A Flair for Buttons

~ Dot Border Punch - AnnaBelle Stamps

~ Blue Everyday Life PP - Project Life by Becky Higgins

~ Arrows cut with my Silhouette Cameo

 

 Here is Debby's lovely sketch, I used the left hand side!!

 

If you want to play along, why not join the LET'S SCRAP community, it's a great place to be, and the ladies there are so friendly and encouraging!!

Sketch Challenge no.16 @ SCRAP AFRICA

Hello, if I do happen to still have some blog readers left, welcome back. I really am sad that my poor blog has been so neglected of late, but my life really has taken a 360 degree turn because my Mom and very elderly & frail Gran have moved in with us. My Mom is opening a coffee shop/cafe here in Dundee, so it has been a life changing time for all of us.

Needless to say my crafting time has been almost non existent!!

I am RATHER late in getting this post up, but here it is!!!! My layout for the latest SCRAP AFRICA sketch challenge!!!!

 

 

 

(Sorry about the rather poor quality of photos I used here, I am really battling to find the best way to photograph my layouts!!)

Here is the fun sketch we got to play with for this challenge!!

 

Please stop by the SCRAP AFRICA blog for details of the prize up for grabs as well as inspiration from the rest of the fabby SCRAP AFRICA team!!!! You have until the 14th of April to submit your layout!

Workout 81 - I am So Thankful @ ScrapFIT

Hi friends. I have been awfully quiet on the blog front, but it's been with good reason. I had my sister and her sweet girls visiting for a week (we had such a lovely time together!!), and then went down the coast for Christmas. We are now back home, enjoying some relaxing time by the pool, and just enjoying the quiet time before we go back to work on Wednesday next week.

Anyway, I am back to share a layout I created for Workout #81 at ScrapFIT. I gotta say, I adore these photos of my youngest son Jamie, he really does hold my heart very firmly in his little hands!!!!

For this layout I used a gorgeous layout by Maggie Holmes as my inspiration, whenever I see her new layouts posted over at STUDIO CALICO I am inspired to scrap!!!! I used some lovely ENMARC chippies on this page.

Thanks so much for stopping by today, for those who take the time to comment, "thank-you", it means a lot to me!!!

Smiles,

Challenge # 12 - Filmstrip at SCRAP AFRICA

The latest challenge is up and running at SCRAP AFRICA, and wow, its a goodie!!!! The DT girls as well as Guest Designers have all outdone themselves and provided you awesome inspiration for this challenge. Stop by the SCRAP AFRICA blog after you are finished visiting me and check it out!!!

So, as the title of my post would indicate, this challenge is FILMSTRIP!!!

Here is the layout I created for this fun challenge!!!

I had loads of fun with this one, as you can image!!!! ;)

I used some LOVELY Enmarc products on this layout!!

~ Divider: Grunge Filmstrip * Dividers: Chains * Whiteboard Alphas: Blocked Type - Uppercase * Patterned Paper: Maverick - Playing Field ~

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE ENMARC PRODUCTS, VISIT THE ENMARC SITE HERE

So do you want to see the gorgeous prizes up for grabs for this challenge????

Our sponsor this month is

 A flair for buttons (etsy shop)

The prize is 2 cute button packs.  One randomly chosen winner, will find these buttons in their Christmas stocking!!! ;-)

Secondly, our faithful sponsor FabScraps

Check out the wonderful goodies below.

You have until 31st December to upload your projects.

STUNNING PRIZES DON'T YOU THINK?!? 

I placed an order with {a flair for buttons} this week, I can't wait for it to arrive!!!!

PLEASE play along with us, we are a great challenge site! We would LOVE to see more ladies play along with us, especially some more South African gals!!! Once you are done, link up your creation at the SCRAP AFRICA BLOG!! :)

A layout for EMARC CRAFTS!!

Hello to you lovely ladies who are visiting my blog today, I am SO glad you are here!!! Today I am going to share a layout I created with lots of lovely ENMARC CRAFTS goodies. I had loads of fun putting this layout together, the products worked so well with the photo I used, and I even stayed up until 11pm playing (which is unheard of for me, cause I am usually in bed by 9 ;)

So without further ado, here is the layout I created. I know you have seen this photo before, but I couldn't help myself, I just LOVE it!

The yummy Enmarc products I used on my page are:

~ Papers: From the Maverick Collection : Wingman & Sergeant Major

~ Frame: "Chain" De Gears

~ Alphabet Letters: Whiteboard Alphas: Blocked Type - Uppercase

The title, stars, arrow and outside border on the paper were all cut with my Silhouette Cameo.

You can find details of these products, as well as the lovely new December releases HERE, do yourself a favour and go and check it out!!!

After a hectic and rather emotional school term, it is so nice to finally be back to scrapping and a bit of creativity. Look out for some more ENMARC layouts soon!!

Hope you have a great week ahead!!!!

Chevron Challenge at SCRAP AFRICA!!

Hello Everyone

We have a really great challenge this month, and it's all about Chevrons!!
This is a fun and easy challenge, we'd love for you to join us!
All we ask is that your chevrons be noticed at first glance.

Here is the layout I created for this challenge, unfortunately I battled to get a great photo of it because it was rather a dull day when I took the photo!!

I love these photos of my middle son Bryce, he has done so well with his cricket this year!!

This was a fun and simple layout, which came together easily. I used my Silhouette on this one and some lovely chippies from Enmarc Crafts. The swirly photos corners are "Dress-Me-Ups: Bigger Corner 6, and the alphabet chippies are "Whiteboard Alphas" Blocked Type - Uppercase", check out some other awesome Enmarc products HERE :)

There are some super prizes up for grabs.

Our sponsor is the South African chipboard company celebr8

the lucky winner will get the prize worth 250 Rand (about 30USD)

The next prize is sponsored by SCRAP AFRICA contributor Denise Van Deventer, and this awesome prize  also has the value of R250.00

Both prizes will be drawn randomly.

You have until the 30th of November!

When you have created your layout please upload it at the SCRAP AFRICA blog, we can't wait to see your creations!!!!!

Sketch # 11 is live at SCRAP AFRICA!!!

Our latest sketch is up and running over at SCRAP AFRICA. It's another goodie I tell ya!!!! I am blown away by the lovely layouts designed by ALL our DT girls for this challenge,  please do your self a favour and drop by the SCRAP AFRICA blog to see all the gorgeous layouts on display!!!!

Onto my page:

I had loads of fun with this layout!!!

PRODUCTS USED:

My beloved Silhouette Cameo

AC Thickers

Prima flowers

Washi tape

Enmarc chippies - the adorable little feet and name plate (go and have a look at their lovely shop!!!)

Studio Calico - Camera

HERE is the fun sketch you get to play with!!!!

Now look what you can win:))) Both prizes will be drawn randomly:

Sponsors:

FabScraps  prize

and South African online shop Shoestring Scrapbooking

You have 2 weeks to play with this sketch!!!!

Can't wait to see what you create, once you have completed your layout link it over at the SCRAP AFRICA blog!!!