Scrapdiva Tina

Five Favourites

2012-02-11T21:40:00.001+10:00

Hi everyone, thought I'd share five of my favorite layouts using chipboard. As you probably know, if you've read my rantings before, I love the versatility of chipboard.

I love how this layout turned out. I started with plain white cardstock, stamped, and heat embossed it before spraying with GlimmerMists.

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I coloured the Words Or Whatever starfish and title using Smooch Inks and accented it with Dimensional Magic.

A close-up of the WOW title. I used Radiant Rains daubers, and Lindy's Stamp Gang sprays to colour it. The colour has darkened the words I accented with Dimensional Magic.

I've used Words Or Whatever chipboard title and wings, and a heart cut using a Sizzix die.

More Words Or Whatever chipboard on this layout

The title was coated with Dimensional Magic.

And my latest creation! I had a ball creating lots of texture, and grunging it up.

I'll show you pics from lots of angles , to show the colours and texture.

The title is from WOW, and I used Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst sprays and Magicals.

I hope I've inspired you to go create something.

Happy scrapping,

Tina

Random stuff to share...

2012-02-07T22:47:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,
January was a really busy month for me. We went camping on Fraser Island which, apart from a few days of rain, was wonderful. It really is the most beautiful place. I'm sure you'll see some layouts about it in the future.
Anyway....just want to share some stuff I've been creating lately.
Cards using Kaisercraft "Sweet Nothings" paper.

One of my fav layouts, love the corner scroll and title in mirrored acrylic from Kutalicious.

A layout I created on the Greenbank Scrapbook Shop retreat (in between teaching classes)

The chippy title is from Words Or Whatever

This heart was from the Chipboard Techniques class that I taught.

Another layout using Words Or Whatever chipboard...

Here's a few of the things we made in my Christmas Club class.

Table center-piece.

Place cards...

Napkin holder

And a few cards...

That's it for today, happy scrapping,
Tina

Playing with WOW Christmas chipboard

2012-01-05T12:50:00.001+10:00

Hi, I'm back again as promised. I wanted to show you how I decorated the Love Christmas Tree.

First I painted the tree gold. Then in a small plastic container, I started adding all sorts of "STUFF". About a tablespoon of Modge Podge, a sprinkling of gold and sand coloured glitters, some chunky German Glass Glitter in copper, and some clear Microbeads. Mix well.

I applied the mixture randomly, with it thicker in some areas. At this stage I had absolutely no idea what it would look like!

As it dried, the glitters started to show through.

And here's my completed layout. I used Teresa Collins new range of papers, and Martha Stewart scroll punch, and Spellbinders dies.

It's very sparkly in real life, I added pearls to the punched border and Christmas tree.

Till next time, ....happy scrapping!
Tina

Ideas for decorating your chipboard.

2012-01-03T11:09:00.001+10:00

Sadly, my time as a design team member for WOW has come to an end. I can't believe the six months is over already. It's been an honor to be on the team with such wonderful, talented, and inspirational ladies. A huge thank you to Suzanne for believing in me, and for creating such fabulous chipboard for us to play with.
I've got a few things to share with you today.

I embossed the WOW Angel Blowing Trumpet, covered it in Gold Leaf, and added some gold Stickles.

I painted the "Christmas Morning" title with Smooch inks, and added some glitter glue in similar colours.

I haven't completed a layout for my next WOW title, "Night before Christmas", as I still need to print my photos of the tree and presents from Christmas Eve. Once again I used Smooch and coloured various words. I blended the colours on "Christmas" from dark to light to dark again.

You can easy create this effect with inks, paints, or watercolour pencils.

I wanted to share a canvas I made for my daughter as a Christmas present. It has so many layers of mists, die-cuts, rub-ons, tapes, paints, and was heaps of fun to make. I used some Petite Alchemy Blooms and an Ornamental Flourish (which I cut up) , misting and painting them.

Gold, Opals, and more!

2012-01-02T10:22:00.004+10:00

With my wedding layout I thought I'd glam it up a bit, using lots of gold, bling, and Opals.
I covered the WOW 12x12 Circle Frame Set with Opals (UTEE) in two colours to create a soft mottled colour.

I heated and added the embossing powder three times to build up the thickness. ( I left it thinner in some areas to create the textured effect.) I inked an embossing folder with Versamark and used it to press patterns into the UTEE before it cooled. (You can also do this with a stamp)

I heat embossed my WOW "And they lived happily ever after" title with two different gold embossing powders. I did this by inking only the "happily", and heat embossing it, then inking and embossing the remainder of the title with the other embossing powder.

I hope I've inspired you to try a few different embossing techniques on your WOW chippy.

Happy Scrapping,
Tina

Playing with chippy!

2012-01-01T10:12:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone, HAPPY NEW YEAR !!! I hope you've all had a wonderful Christmas, and wish you the best for 2012. I've been so busy, and haven't updated my blog for over a month, so I have lots to share with you over the next few days.
I had a ball, playing with this gorgeous "Words Or Whatever" Christmas chippy! I pulled out lots of different media, pens, inks, paint, and other "stuff" and started layering. I started with the wonderfully detailed Christmas Stocking and the Candy Cane. I painted them with white paint, but only lightly so you can still see all the details. (The white background will make your colours brighter.)

I outlined the details with Nikko pen so it wouldn't run/bleed when I added water-based paints.

I added Iridescent Medium to the white parts of my candy cane and stocking.

I coloured various sections using glitter pens, and Copic markers (keep this away from the Nikko pen)

I added Smooch to other areas.

I added Smooch ink, & Diamond Dust.

And added Dimensional Magic to highlight certain areas.

I have another tutorial and layout for you which I'll post tomorrow (otherwise this would be the longest post ever!).
I hope you've been inspired to have some fun colouring your chippy.

Christmas sneaky peaks!

2011-11-20T23:39:00.000+10:00

My design team post is up on the Words Or Whatever blog. It has a tutorial for creating this gorgeous effect on your chipboard. Make sure you leave a note to say hi and leave some love!

A sneak peak of Tuesday's blog post using Words Or Whatever "Love Christmas Tree"

Christmas cards

2011-11-18T23:38:00.000+10:00

Hi, I've been off-line for a few days whilst changing internet providers (so much for a smooth transition!) Anyway here's the Christmas cards I promised to show you.

That's all for today, I'll be back with more tomorrow! Happy scrapping.
Tina

Christmas is coming!

2011-11-14T18:43:00.002+10:00

Hi, we've got lots of Christmas goodness over on the WOW blog with lots of fab ideas to use their new release Christmas range of chipboard.

I was sent lots of gorgeous stuff to play with....here's a few of my layouts.

I just love this reindeer! I painted it red, then added heaps of glitter, and Dimensional Magic. It goes perfectly with the My Minds Eye paper.

And here's another one which I heat embossed with a gold glittery embossing powder and added to this layout.

I was pretty excited last night to find out one of my layouts using WOW circle frames and Authentique paper has been chosen for publication in Scrap Street.com magazine. So for now it is...

I'll be back tomorrow to share some Christmas cards I've made.

Love those sketches!

2011-10-31T22:29:00.000+10:00

Here's my entry for the sketch challenge at Let's Capture Those Sketches.

Love the sketch by Crafty Ness!

And here's my take on it.....

I used Words Or Whatever "Decorative Fence" and "Alchemy Blooms", which I painted with Moon Shadow Ink (Smoky Sapphire).

Awesome WOW chippy, and a class sneak peak

2011-10-27T00:05:00.001+10:00

Okay, here's an unusual one for me....a BOY layout! Not that I don't enjoy creating them, I just have a lack of boy photos. (I had to pinch these photos from my cousin!)

I painted the chipboard white first to get nice vibrant colours. Then I used watercolours on the Words Or Whatever Awesome title and Boy (baseball and soccer) chippy.

Here's a sneak peak of the class I'm teaching for Christmas Club at Greenbank Scrapbook Shop this Saturday morning. We are making Christmas cards in the afternoon using the gorgeous new Teresa Collins range. There's still a few spots available in both classes, so call to book on 3200 1832.

More WOW layouts

2011-10-25T21:00:00.001+10:00

This layout uses Words or Whatever title, and Ornate Hanging Sign which I altered to create the feel of a garden arch or arbour. This layout has lots of subtle sparkle, and texture which I created using Tattered Angel Glimmer Screens, and lots of mixed media.

And a quick, fun double page spread...

And a sneak peak of one of the classes I will be teaching at the scrapbooking retreat with Greenbank Scrapbook Shop in January.

Creating with Words Or Whatever

2011-10-24T23:18:00.000+10:00

Hi there, Thought I'd post a few pics of some design team projects for Words Or Whatever. I love using this chippy, because no matter what I do to it, (think misting, paints, embossing, inks, etc) it doesn't warp or curl like some chipboard does.

I've actually split the petals of the Petite Blooms after wetting them to give a layered three-dimensional look. I painted them white first to give a clean, bright blue colour once I painted with Twinkling H2Os. I added German Glass glitter to the edges and a blue glitter to the centres.

I actually journalled...are you proud of me? (I do try and include journalling on my layouts, but usually hide it in a little pocket or tucked behind something.) I knew I needed the story behind the photos to be on show with this layout.

I covered the pink Prima flower with Helmar 450 adhesive and when it dried it gave a wonderful sparkly, crystalline effect. These blooms were layered with metal, chipboard, a hand-dyed crochet doiley, paper and silk flowers.

Make sure you check out the WOW blog for more inspiration

Sneaky peak

2011-10-17T08:37:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone, ....yes I'm still alive! I've been a bad, bad blogger and neglected you all. I have been busy with work, the kids, and of course creating some layouts and OTP stuff. I promise I'll start loading it all up for you to see.
Here's a sneak peak of my latest LO for WOW chipboard. It was lots of fun to create.

Pop over to the Words Or Whatever blog to see all the details.

Wow, this chippy's fab!

2011-08-31T23:38:00.000+10:00

I've been playing with some fab Words Or Whatever chipboard, and it was perfect for this dancing layout. I inked the dancer silhouettes, and heat embossed the circles with UTEE.

Greenbank Scrapbook Shop now stocks WOW chipboard and has lots of this gorgeous range in-store.

I used WOW cogs on this one.....

This is run as a class at Greenbank Scrapbook Store, and you'll learn heaps of different techniques, and how to customise the layout to suit your photos. Here is Rochelle's layout from my class....she used a W.O.W. scroll.....just gorgeous!

Stuck Sketches !

2011-08-30T22:20:00.000+10:00

I made this layout with a little help from Stuck Sketches. This is their August Bonus sketch #1...

And here's what I came up with...

I had fun playing with Tim Holtz products, and made this cool flower using WOW chipboard.

For more inspiration, head over to the WOW blog to see what the rest of the design team has been up to.

Check out my 1st blog post for W.O.W.

2011-08-11T01:41:00.000+10:00

Hey there, I've just posted lots of pics and TWO tutorials on the Words Or Whatever blog.
Here's a sneak peak....
I'll be teaching this one at Greenbank Scrapbook Shop on 19th August, at 9:30am. You'll get to use lots of really cool products during this class.

And another sneak....

Pop over to the WOW blog and leave me a comment to let me know what you think.
Happy scrapping,
Tina

Berry 71 Bleu Tags

2011-08-01T19:42:00.001+10:00

Here's my latest layout using the gorgeous tags from Berry 71 Bleu.

This is my oldest daughter on the evening of her Debutante Ball. (I took heaps of photos, so I'm sure this will be the first of many layouts.) I used Parisian Anthology paper and sprayed it with Glimmer Mist and Moon Glow Glitz Spritz to reveal the embossed design.

I used lots of different "stuff" on the chippy title.

A close-up of the wonderful tag from Berry71Bleu.

So excited!

2011-07-21T08:11:00.001+10:00

Hi, I'm so excited...my Design Team parcel arrived from Words Or Whatever! Absolutely gorgeous. I think I'll be up all night creating (I get so much more done when the household is asleep).

This is a canvas I for a mini challenge at Scrapping Outback. We had to use a wooden spoon on a project. I thought I'd make it practical,with a clip for notes and a shopping list.

I had fun using different media, and getting my hands messy!

I coloured my chippy with water colour pencils, and covered with Dimensional Magic. The colour still wasn't strong enough so I painted over the DM with Alcohol Inks to give me these rich colours.

Hope you enjoyed my post today, and that you can find some time to get creative.
Happy scrapping,
Tina

Woot, woot....can you guess I'm excited?

2011-07-19T00:59:00.000+10:00

I can finally tell you my exciting news!

I was chosen to be on the design team for WOW! Words or Whatever has the largest selection of laser cut chipboards in Australia, their designs are just awesome with exceptional detail.

Here is the announcement from their blog

"ANNOUNCING OUR NEW DESIGN TEAM!!!!

We are excited to announce our new Design Team member for the remainder of 2011 are:-

Sandrine Dawes, QLD
Geli Duncan, QLD
Tina Connolly, QLD
Sami Cronin, ACT
Liz Kordek, SA
Amanda Lawrence, QLD and
Kim Solomon, NSW.

They will join our existing team of:-

Gillian Lester, NSW
Sandra Staples, NSW (DT Co-Ordinator) and
Renae Woods, NSW.

We also have Linda Baldock, NSW as our Product Designer.

Look out for their work over the coming weeks!! "

Click on the blinkie in my sidebar to check out the website and become a follower of their blog. You won't be disappointed - the team is so talented so you will have lots of eye-candy and inspiration. Also, check WOW out on Facebook!

And now some projects to share. This is my layout created for My Scraproom Rules at Scrapping Outback, based on instructions by Rachelle Minett.

And here's my layout for a challenge at Pages In Time.

I'll be back tomorrow with some more creations to share.
Hugs,
Tina

Challenge entry for Once Upon a Sketch

2011-07-14T22:15:00.001+10:00

I did this layout for a challenge at "Once Upon a Sketch" based on this sketch

and here's my layout....

I've used some Kutalicious laser cut acrylic as an accent.

My journalling....

I'm also entering it in the colour challenge (brown) at 'Twinkle Twinkle'.
Make sure you scroll down and check out my other post for today....

A little bit fruity...peaches and apricots!

2011-07-14T18:45:00.000+10:00

I've been with a peach and apricot colour palette for the Berry71Bleu colour challenge for July.
It's one of those colours that makes me cringe and think of 80's taffeta formal dresses (LOL). Maybe not the best colour for fashion, but on a scrapbooking page it's gorgeous.
Peach/apricot tones are wonderful for bringing the focus onto people in the photos, because of the skin tones. It's also a great trick to use when scrapping pics of groups of people who are all wearing different colours.
Anyway here's a couple of layouts I did...

I used Graphic 45 papers and a few Martha Stewart punches.

I scraped paint onto my cardstock using a piece of plastic, and tucked my journalling into a hidden pocket. The gorgeous tag is by Marivic at Berry71Bleu, (she is so talented).

New Challenges at Paper Secrets

2011-07-03T17:57:00.043+10:00

We have a heap of new challenges at Paper Secrets for July. Here are my DT examples....
The Manufacturer challenge is to use American Crafts so I used their paper and Thickers alphabet stickers on this card.

Card challenge: Use the following sketch, ....and the twist is to use a border punch.

And here's my example...

Colour Challenge: Red, white, and blue....and the twist is to use glitter.

And my example for the sketch challenge based on this...

Hope you can join in on the fun.

Don't forget we have a new challenge at Berry71Bleu. I'll have picks up of my examples tomorrow.
Hugs,
Tina

Natural Beauty

2011-06-30T21:16:00.001+10:00

Here's my latest favourite layout....I inked the chipboard, covered it in Dimensional Magic and added some gorgeous Glass Glitter shards. I've added glitter and Diamond dust to the flowers to give them that extra richness, and used Pink Paislee Butterfly Garden papers.

I punched round the edges with Martha Stewart punches......they are seriously nice!

I've got heaps more creations to show you over the next few days, so stay tuned!
Happy Scrapping,
Tina

My Scraproom Rules

2011-06-27T01:00:00.000+10:00

Here's a few of my projects created for Scrapping Outback's My Scraproom Rules Competition. The first is based on a class by Ebony van der Starre.

I created part of my title using calico, which I sprayed with Glimmer Mist.

And here's my creation for the cupcake mini-challenge.

If you haven't been there already, make sure you head over to Berry71Bleu and comment on these gorgeous tags for your chance to win them.

2011-06-26T11:50:00.000+10:00

How's everyone doing? As you may know I'm on the DT for Berry71Bleu, and I'd like to let you know about their new website with galleries and forums. I invite you to join to share your projects, ideas, chat in the forum, join the challenge and giveaways or maybe just meet new friends.

We are having tags giveaway on the website. All you have to do is join and comment on this LINK

You have to be a member to be able to comment. So, please stop by Berry Bleu and join us.

An some exciting news.....They are looking for New Design Team Members. If you are interested here is the call and the contact where you can send your info.

Here is the call:

Berry Bleu Pages and More Design Team Call
Open to USA only at this time
Term: October 1, 2011- March 30, 2011

Submission Deadline - July 20, 2011
Designers will be notified by: August 10, 2011

Berry Bleu Pages and More is a growing Vintage Tag Etsy Shop and Scrapbook Community Website.

ETSY
WEBSITE
BLOG

We are currently seeking two designers and a sketch artist.

Designer Requirements:

We are looking for someone who is committed and dedicated to promoting the site and the product

You will be required to complete two projects a month to be ready to go several days before the reveal dates (the 1st and 15th of each month)
We are looking for designers who
* are prompt and enthusiastic
* are able to keep up with traditional design team duties, posting QOTW, commenting in the gallery, welcoming new members and engaging in chat in the forums to keep our boards lively and fun
* will promote Berry bleu tags by posting your projects on scrapbook.com, two peas, a cherry on top, and anywhere else allowable
* You must have a blog

Compensation will be two large kits send out twice during your term complete with all the tags you will need to design with. You may use the product you are sent or your own products to work with. The tags can be misted and inked but cannot be altered as this is what you are promoting.
You will be featured on our blog, on the website and promoted whenever possible.

Sketch Artist Requirements

One sketch per month for our monthly sketch challenge to be ready to go several days before reveal day which is the 1st of the month.
We will also consider a sketch artist that is able to design as well.

Compensation for strictly a sketch artist will be 2 kits during your term. Tags not included.
You will be featured our blog and the website and promoted whenever possible.

To apply please send the following information to:
Please include 3 examples of your work keeping the file size to under 200 kb each
Please include a paragraph about yourself and why you would like to be on our team
Please include your name, address, phone
Links to your blog and galleries

Please send your submissions to: designteamcall@berry71bleu.com

Hope you can join us!

Happiness is......Pink Gelato!

2011-06-19T00:23:00.002+10:00

A quick post with a layout using Pink Gelato by Kaisercraft....

I've used Glimmer Mist on the title and then added Dimensional Magic.

I Glimmer Misted over a Prima mask to create some extra pattern on the paper, strips of paper have been punched with Martha Stewart punches, then I added some pearls and Kutalicious acrylic.

Travel Journal for SENZ

2011-06-18T16:08:00.001+10:00

Here's another of my projects for SENZ. I used a Kaisercraft recipe book and "Up, up & away" paper range. It ended up being quite epic, and I actually have a few more photos and more journaling to add to it once I get it back from NZ.
Here's the front cover....

Kutalicious travel icons such as this plane, were perfect embellishments for my pages.

Envelope with hidden journalling...

The "New York" title & stylish Statue of Liberty by Kutalicious....

The acetate dividers were decorated using Tim Holtz Masks and Stazon ink....

Lots of inking and stamping, hidden journal spots, and Kutalicious travel words....

Layout and mini-album challenges

2011-06-17T16:00:00.001+10:00

Here's a mini-album and layout I created for "My Scraproom Rules" competition at Scrapping Outback.

This layout is based on a class by Michelle Grant at Scrapping Outback's "My Scraproom Rules"

Fighting the flu!

2011-06-16T21:54:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone, its a bit cold here in Brisbane, and I'm trying to ward off the flu. I've been busy creating stuff for Liz at Artfull Crafts to take to SENZ. So here's some of my projects.

A Kaisercraft frame using Zva bling and a Pink Gelato diecut sticker as an accent.

I made this mini-abum using Kaisercraft Pink Gelato papers, stickers and tags.

And a couple of cards using Bo Bunny Gabrielle paper.

Some exciting news!

2011-06-02T17:32:00.000+10:00

I have some very exciting news to share with you. I've been chosen to be on the Berry71Bleu Design Team. Marivic (the owner) designs gorgeous tags, and we are lucky enough to create layouts using them. Here is my first layout.

The gorgeous tag by Marivic......

We also have a brand new forum and gallery. There is a challenge for June with an fantastic prize, so make sure to sign up as a member.
I have a few more projects to share. This layout is based on a make & take by Bo Bunny at Creative Block. I just added the photo, title and flowers (& I journalled...aren't you proud of me?).

Some Design Team work for Artfull Crafts displays at SENZ....

Flowers galore!

2011-05-29T00:20:00.000+10:00

Hi, I'm back!
Have had a hugely busy month. My oldest daughter had her Debutante Ball last week, and has another to go to next weekend, combine that with dance rehearsals, classes, competitions, and performances. Plus working and teaching.....and doing lots of DT projects.
I've been busy scrapping lot's of things to send to Liz at Artfull Crafts for SENZ. I've finally finished my travel journal...think I should have picked a shorter holiday to scrap. Will take photos tomorrow to show you.

As you may have realised, I love making and using flowers on my pages, ...luckily I have daughters!

All these flowers are handmade, or fussy-cut from the Pink Paislee and Graphic 45 papers.

Another layout, this time with Prima flowers.

I altered these chipboard flowers by Glimmer Misting, embossing (heat & dry), inking, and adding glitter.

Don't forget to get your entries in for the Scrappassion challenge this month. You just need to follow the tutorial to make these easy handmade flowers and use them on your layout. Get the details here.

'Cutie' Flower Tutorial & some photos from Creative Block!

2011-05-05T22:49:00.001+10:00

Here's another flower tutorial...

I had an amazing day today. I finally met Liz, the owner of Artfull Crafts in New Zealand (who send me all those lovely Design Team parcels) and she is so lovely. I got to play all day at Creative Block, which is three days of classes, make & takes, talking to manufacturers, and shopping at Printblocks. I attended a class with Cindy Wilson from Provocraft, & did 'make & takes' with Maya Road, Prima, 3L Scrapbook Adhesives, and Graphic 45.

I have a few photos of the gorgeous Graphic 45 stand to share with you. All I can say is WOW!!! Take a look for yourself.....

Jane Treganza's stunning book- this girl is seriously talented! It is done in the form of a "pop-up' book and is amazing in real life. The photos just don't show how exquisite this is.

More creations by the Graphic 45 design team.....

This was an covered scrapbooking album - beautiful!

I'll be back tomorrow with some more to share!

Frilly Lace Flower tutorial

2011-05-04T23:56:00.000+10:00

I've been busy making flowers. Fabric, paper, leather, large and tiny! You'll see why in a few days, but for now I'd like to share a tutorial with you.

My creations.....

2011-04-29T22:25:00.003+10:00

I have some super exciting news! I have been chosen to be on the new Design Team for Paper Secrets, along with Amy and Doris, and our team co-ordinator Rochelle. We have heaps of fab challenges for May, as well as a super scrapping challenge called "Scrap Your Ass Off" with new challenges posted each Friday and a fantastic prize to the winner. Head on over to Paper Secrets and sign up by May 12th.
Here's some sneak peaks of my challenge examples...

Don't forget the challenge at Scrappassion Challenge Blog International this month is a mini-album. I made my album by die-cutting the edges using Tim Holtz dies, and Zuttering it all together. I then painted, and Glimmer Misted, then added Glimmer Glam and heat embossing. Then I embellished and added photos. It was a major mission, but I absolutely love how it turned out.

Sorry about the blue tinge , we've had a lot of cloudy days lately!

The tiny birdcage was made using Shrink Plastic and Tim Holtz dies. The pieces with spritzed with Glimmer Mist before heating.

Here's a few layouts I've done for Artfull Crafts....

I've used a Kutalicious acrylic word for my title and coloured it with Tim Holtz Alcohol inks and added some Metallic Mixatives.
If you've never used Alcohol inks before, they are an amazing product. They work well on all glossy/non-porous surfaces, but can also be used to colour seam binding, fabric and ribbons. They come in small bottles which last forever, because you only need to use a few drops. I use them to colour flowers & rhinestones, on acetate and metal foil, you can "age" metal embellishments, & re-colour buttons.....as well as a heap of other things! I love the amazing effects you get with them, especially on metal and acetate. There's a nice tutorial here, otherwise if you Google 'Tim Holtz alcohol ink tutorial' you'll get lots of You-tube links to watch Tim do his magic.

I love this Gabrielle collection by Bo Bunny.......and I've added a dash of Tim Holtz' new Kraft Resist paper.

I'm off to dance Eisteddfods all weekend, watching my darling daughters. Still have to sew sequins on costumes so I'm off....
Have a great weekend

Treats and Travel

2011-04-23T10:22:00.000+10:00

The theme for April at Artfull Crafts is "Treats and Travel", so I thought I'd share a few layouts with you.

Using Photoshop, I journalled on my photo before printing, and love the result.

I take so many photos on holidays that I really need to do lots of multi-photo layouts to get them all scrapped. I tend to keep these layouts fairly simple to showcase the photos.

I sprayed Glimmer Mist over stencils to create a subtle pattern, and to adjust the colour of my journal block. I love the blue "water" dripping from my page.

I printed my journalling and title onto transparencies, allowing me to share my memories of the day, whilst keeping a clean and simple style. I painted the arrows and covered them in glitter, before applying Dimensional Magic. The result is quite three-dimensional and beautiful in real life.

I love this photo I took on our trip to Hervey Bay, in Queensland.

And a couple of Easter layouts.....

Wishing you all a wonderful Easter, stay safe if you are traveling.

Sharing some layouts and DT sneak peaks

2011-04-07T17:49:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone, I know...I've been a bad blogger! Life, & work has been really busy, plus I'm making dance costumes for my daughter's dress rehersal this weekend. I have made time to scrap so have lots to share.

I've entered a few challenges at Paper Secrets Birthday Bash and managed to complete five ver the weekend. Plus I was lucky enough to "steal the birthday present" at just the right time, and won a lovely prize. Can't wait till they arrive (there's some Tim Holtz goodies in it!)
For the shabby/vintage challenge we had to have paint, a pre 1950's photo, stitching, distressing, and pastel tones. This is what I came up with...

I created a hidden journalling pocket behind the photo.

I used some vintage seam binding for my bow. Love that stuff! The pink flowers are folded over into quarters and bunched together, cute huh?

The next challenge was to alter a box....

The papers are from Papermania

My youngest daughter pinched this before I'd even photographed it!

The "Remember when" challenge was to use the number 2 with photos of your kids.

The "Inspired by" challenge had a photo of bright lollipops, and cupcakes which was to be our inspiration.

And now for some sneak peaks....

Make sure you pop over to the Artfull Crafts blog to see more pics and a few other projects.

Upcoming classes & Paper Secrets Birthday bash.....

2011-03-29T23:37:00.001+10:00

This Friday I'm teaching my Graphic 45 "Mad Hatter" layout at Greenbank Scrapbook Shop at 9:30am. This class is only $12-00. This can be adapted to formal/wedding photos (with a top hat), fancy dress parties, or kids birthdays depending on which papers you choose. Here's a sneak peak....

Then on Saturday I'm teaching an interactive multi-photo layout that utilises a heap of techniques. You'll use metal foil, leather, alcohol inks, embossing, distressing, paint, and rust techniques. This class costs $17-00, which includes the use of many different products. Call Lisa at the shop on 07 3200 1832 to book your place.

And for some further scrapping inspiration this weekend....

March Challenge entries

2011-03-28T21:22:00.000+10:00

I've entered a few challenges this month, so I thought I'd share a few with you.
This is my Vintage Victorian Gift Card holder for the challenge at Bella Creations.

Berry71bleu has a vintage challenge this month....YAY! I love vintage! Here's my layouts.

For those of you in Brisbane, I'm teaching this Saturday at Greenbank Scrapbook Shop.
And......I've posted a couple of tutorials over at the Artfull Crafts blog, so go check it out.

Scrapping those Birthday pics

2011-03-18T00:16:00.000+10:00

Sometimes it can be hard to scrap all those birthday photos. If you're anything like me, you take a hundred photos! So what did I do with these ones from my daughters 9th birthday? I ended up doing a heap of multi-photo pages, so she has all her friends in the photos, and can remember all the fun.

The paper was quite busy so I kept the layouts simple so the focus stayed on the photos. I used a hidden journalling pocket to include extra information.

I used paint to create a base for my journalling and title on two of the pages.

I hope this has given you some ideas for scrapping those events with lots of photos.

I made a card using Kaisercraft's English Rose papers....

And discovered I could make decorative strips with my Martha Stewart Deco Fan punch by flipping my paper over . You could also make individual "flowers" by cutting them apart.

I used it on this layout...

I love this "Once upon a springtime"collection by Graphic 45.

I used Stickles and Kaisercraft bling in the flower centres.

Till next time...
Hugs
Tina

Birthdays and Blooms

2011-03-14T21:54:00.001+10:00

In keeping with our theme of "Birthdays and Blooms" at Artfull Crafts, I thought I'd post a few pics for you. The first is a card or photo holder ( I haven't decided which yet) using Kaisercrafts Recipe Box.

I used K & Company Que Sera Sera papers, Creative Imaginations rub-on, Prima bling, and lots of flowers, some of which I have spritzed with Glimmer Mist, or applied Stickles, or Diamond Dust.

I will place some photos in the 'windows' once I get them printed. This project took around 6 hours to make, but I do love how it turned out.

I was using up my scraps with this layout. It is based on a sketch/recipe from a challenge blog (but I can't find which one, so if you know please leave me a message so I can give them credit)

I made a flower from a strip of muslin, folded in half, using a running stitch to gather it. I added a button to the centre. Other flowers were made using the Tim Holtz Tattered Florals die, I stamped on one with pink ink.

I hand-dyed a doiley using Glimmer Mist, and used this as a flower with part of my title as its centre. Dyeing it gives a different look than just spritzing the doiley. I usually do a batch and dye doileys, old lace, and seam binding.

My next layout is my DT project for Scrappassion Challenge Blog International where we had to make a monochromatic layout with at least four photos.

There's prizes to be won, by either joining the challenge, or by becoming a follower, so head on over to the blog after you've checked out my pics.

I used a Martha Stewart punch, and I coloured almost everything with Glimmer Mist (I'm sure I told you I love that stuff!)

Blooms, tips and techniques!

2011-03-05T13:22:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone, The theme for the Artfull Crafts Design Team this month is "Birthdays and Blooms" so make sure you check out the blog to see all the wonderful projects, tips and techniques the girls will posting. As you've probably noticed, I love adding blooms to my projects, it gives depth and texture, and they are so pretty!

First I have a card I made, based on a sketch by Tanya Leigh. I used Kaisercraft's English Rose collection. I love that the reverse of the barcode strip is decorated...very sweet. I used Kaiser's new Paper Blooms and Sullivan's mini roses on it too.

My layout was made using Graphic 45 "Once Upon A Springtime" paper. These papers are seriously gorgeous with lots of flowers and fairies. And the paper is a really, good quality, fantastic for layering and fussy cutting.

I used Tim Holtz filmstrip, lots of lovely flowers, and Graphic 45 diecut tags and frames. I added a little extra glitz with some Stickles.

I love making my own flowers so will be posting a few tutorials over the next few weeks. As they say....Stay tuned!

Dimensional Magic is a very versatile product, but many people are unsure how to use it. I use mine all the time, and find it lasts for ages. For me it's a necessity alongside tape and ink. Here are a few of my favourite ways to use it.

1. As a strong glue! It's fantastic for glueing buttons, shells, plastics, acrylic, and metal. I use it on acrylic albums because I want it to last, and I know it will hold.

2. As a glaze on chipboard or other embellishments to give it a glossy look.

It was hard to capture this, but the doodled flowers, & yellow icing are glossy. I also highlighted every second line on the wrapper of the cupcake.

3. To create "dew" on your flowers, add a few little droplets on the petals

4. It's brilliant for attaching glitter or Diamond Dust to your projects. Simply put Dimensional Magic where you want the glitter & sprinkle the glitter on. (N.B. It works great if you dip flowers into the Diamond Dust, gives a nice and chunky look.)

5. To highlight a pattern on paper. It has a pointed tip which allows very precise application of this product.

The dark part of the bracket was covered in Dimensional Magic, and provides a nice contrast to the flat background.

I highlighted "Sisters"on the title, and parts of the patterned paper.

I've used Dimensional Magic on the guitar, faux photo corners, and title .

6. To create texture on acrylic albums. Create your own swirls, grid patterns, etc.

7. To attach small items such as beads, microbeads, & Flowersoft.

8. It can be used in the same manner as Glossy Accents (which is used by Tim Holtz in many of his videos, & books)

9. Creates a cool 3-D effect when you mix glitter into it on your chipboard. I use a pinhead or toothpick.

10. You can make jewellery by using it in the same manner as resin.

11. Use it to create a resist, allow to dry. Distress Ink or Glimmer Mist over your paper, then buff off the excess. (I will do a quick tutorial on this in my DT post next week.)

Tips for use
Do not shake the bottle. This will create bubbles (use a pin to pop them while still wet)
Use a needle or pin to unclog the nozzle.
It is a little cloudy when wet, but dries clear.
Turn bottle at angle and squeeze gently to release liquid.
Use the pointed tip for easy and even application.
Outline your work, then fill in.
Allow to dry for 24 hours before handling (It will dry alot faster in the Queensland summers)
Keep out of extreme temperatures or humidity while drying to prevent cracking.

Please let me know if you found this helpful.

Happy Scrapping!
Tina

Valentine's Layouts

2011-02-13T22:26:00.000+10:00

Hi, I've got some more eye-candy for you all!
This ones using the English Rose range from Kaisercraft which was sent in my parcel from Artfull Crafts. It's a photo of my Mum when she was a child, taken at her family home in Chicago. Don't you just love how they have matching dresses!

The Bazzill Bling cardstock is pearlescent....so pretty! The I used Kaisercraft chipboard diecuts, and did a lot of fussy cutting of the roses from patterned paper. And of course I had to add some Distress Stickles for a bit of subtle bling.

The mini paper roses are from Sullivans

Here's a few of my layouts, featuring hearts & love, that I thought I'd share with you.

I love these Prima papers that you colour yourself! I used Twinkling H2o's and watercolour pencils. The twinkling H2o's are used just like a watercolour, but have a gorgeous shimmer. They are so easy to use and can create magical effects on your layouts.

And a card,.... simple & quick, but quite striking I think.

And last, but not least...I won the January Sketch challenge at Brittannahlee Stamp & Scrap! How cool is that! They have some fantastic layouts using Kaisercrafts new "Magic Happens" range so make sure you check out the blog, and leave them some love.

Happy Valentine's Day to all of you.
Hugs
Tina

I love... Glimmer Mist

2011-02-12T01:46:00.001+10:00

Hi, It's Tina here with my "love" blog post for Artfull Crafts! I'm not really one for too much lovey dovey stuff, so I thought I'd tell you a bit about a product that I absolutely love, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist. This is seriously gorgeous to work with, plus you can get messy (which is half the fun!)

A few tips...
* It's very easy to clean up, just rinse with water (but the darker/stronger colours will stain your fingers)
* You don't need to use alot. The glimmer starts to show as it dries, so you don't need to soak your paper (which is a common mistake, and wastes alot of the product)
* You can wipe off the excess, but this also wipes off some of the glimmer. This comes down to personal preference.
* Use a cardboard box as a spray booth.

* Holding the Glimmer Mist bottle close to your item will give a strong concentration of colour, holding it approx 20-25 cm away gives a light mist.

* Use it to custom colour your flowers (see below), doilies, and laces (as on the layout above).

* Works extremely well on absorbant materials such as paper, chipboard, & fabric, but it will eventually dry on other materials.

* Spray over stencils and masks to create your own patterned paper.

* Custom colour white cardstock for a unique effect. Stamp with the Glimmer Mist as I've done with the butterfly on the layout below.

* You can also use the "left-overs" from Cricut cuts, or chipboard letters as stencils.
* Press the nozzle quickly for a finer mist or slowly to create more "blobs" when spraying.
If you're wondering which colour to try I'd suggest gold (which goes with everything), or chosing a colour you use often in your scrapping.

Now to show you some of the new goodies Liz has at Artfull Crafts. I painted the Twiddlybitz Filagree shadow box with gesso, then Kaisercraft white paint, then added some Tim Holtz Crackle paint to the front.

Once dry I applied Distress ink to highlight the cracks and then spritzed with Glimmer Mist

I used the Kaisercraft Wooden Flourishes "Magical Butterflies" and sprayed them with Glimmer Mist.

I also used Glimmer Mist on the Kaisercraft Paper Blooms, Sullivans mini roses, and Kaisercraft English Rose paper.

I added Diamond Dust and Distress Stickles to the flowers

There was lots of diecuts to choose from, and this saying totally suited my project.

The Kaisercraft rub-ons added that little bit extra, and are a really nice quality.

The final result.....

Let me know what you think!
Happy scrapping,
Tina

New challenge at Scrappassion for February

2011-02-03T21:30:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone,
I wanted to show you my creation for Scrappassion Challenge Blog International. February's challenge was to decorate a jar. Here's mine....

You should seriously go check out the gorgeous jars from the other DT girls. And don't forget to join us in the challenge.

Tuesday Tips

2011-02-01T08:38:00.000+10:00

Good morning everyone!

It's started raining here again in Brisbane, I'm really hoping that nasty Cyclone Yasi stays away from the Queensland coast. They've just been hit by Cyclone Anthony, but this one is huge. It's expected to hit the North Qld coast tomorrow.

My first Design Team post for Tuesday Tips at Artfull Crafts is up. I chose to share my tips and techniques with Dimensional Magic, and have photos of a quite a few projects I've used it on. Please pop over to the blog to check it out.

NVS Challenge

2011-01-31T21:41:00.000+10:00

I decided to enter this one in the Nerdy Victorious Scrapbookers January challenge. This is the inspiration collage.

We could take anything fromit as our inspiration. And here's my take...

The elements I used were the dots, butterflies, pink, white, flowers, fabrics (with the ribbons, & felt), girl holding a flower.

Funday Sunday

2011-01-30T16:18:00.001+10:00

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Hope you've all had a lovely weekend. I haven't had the chance to scrap since Tuesday, so I'm having withdrawals (LOL). Have to go mow the lawn, then there's gonna be some scrapping time!

Here's some of my favourite CHA releases.
From Bo Bunny "Timepieces"

and ""Gabrielle".....I seriously LOVE this whole range, yum!

And did I ever tell you I love butterflys? Check out "Butterfly Garden" from Pink Paislee.

And this kraft resist cardstock (ready for lots of fun with inks) fromTim Holtz

And I love this die.

Love these flowers from Prima

The "Trendsetter"collection from Webster's Pages is a little bit different & lots of fun.

Don't forget to get your entries in for the Scrappassion International challenge

New and exciting stuff happening at the Artfull Crafts blog with our Love theme. Keep an eye out for our DT member spotlight, Design Team posts, & Tuesday Tips.

Win a guest DT spot, or Crate Paper kit at Scrappassion!

2011-01-28T08:47:00.000+10:00

How to win the Crate Paper kit above!!

PLEASE NOTE: this RAK is not for Dutch or Belgian participants ...
Now not only can you win a Guest Design Team membership for March, but you could win this kit too at Scrappassion Challenge Blog International!! There are up to three chances per person to win this!
One chance: All you have to do is become a follower at Scrappassion Challenge Blog International and we will add your name to the drawing !!
Two chances: f you want your name added for a second time and a chance at the becoming a member of our Guest Design Team, join in on this month's challenge and have it mailed to Ria by January the 31st, 2011.
Three chances: if you promote the Scrappassion Challenge Blog International on your own blog (please leave a comment with a working link to your blog) your name will be added for the third time! How cool is that?
Please note: this RAK will end on January 31, 2011. The winner will be announced on February 1st or 2nd.

Have a wonderful day!!

This post will stay at they top of my blog for January so please scroll down for new posts.

Lots to share

2011-01-25T20:15:00.000+10:00

Its been a week since I last posted, so I have lots to share. I received two surprises in the mail yesterday, my prize from A2Z Scraplets December challenge (with lots of cool chipboard), and a RAK from The Netherlands with a stamp and lovely card (from Jolanda at Scrapbookchallenges.ning.com). It made a wonderful change from the bills and junk-mail that the postie ormally brings!
Here's my take on the 123 Challenge for January, which was to use punches, the word "beautiful", and purple (a colour I rarely use). I found a photo I'd taken near our fishing spot, just down the road from our house, which was perfect for this.

I used Dusty Concord Distress Ink on the edges, Creative Imaginations rubons, Thickers, and Martha Stewart punch.

A layout which came together quickly using the sketch from Scrapbookit. I have inserted a tag for my teenage daughter to journal on (these are her photos & she's not interested in scrapbooking, but is very good at writing).

Two new layouts

2011-01-16T21:50:00.000+10:00

My first layout is my entry for the challenge at Lets Get Shabby where the inspiration for this month is architecture.

I started off using Distress Ink on all the edges, then I got carried away with the different paints, and inks and the layout kind of evolved. In the end its probably ended up more artsy than shabby, but I had fun creating it, and I think it shows off the photos. I have two journalling tags tucked behind the photos.

I used Alcohol Inks over the German Scrap archway to give it some golden tones.

This one's for the Born 2 Create challenge which was to get shabby again'' and create a shabby chic layout using the following...... lace, stitching, flowers, fabric, a lovely journal tag, paper tearing and distressing, layers, and the word Special.

More floods for Queensland

2011-01-11T12:52:00.004+10:00

My heart goes out to all those affected by the floods in SE Qld. (They are saying on tv that the first wall of water that hit Toowoomba was 8m high.) Many areas are being evacuated right now, as the flood waters move down river. For those of you who read my blog from overseas, the extreme flash floods that happened yesterday/last night are within 140km of my house. We are lucky we are on higher ground. The scary thing is it's still raining, and there is a king tide tomorrow, which will cause the river levels to rise even more. 7700 properties have been identified as being at risk from these floods.
We've been told we our suburb is cut off, so are going out to check/buy some food supplies.

Back again, ....we are cut off on two roads, & almost cut off from the township, but the other road is fine.

I've got a few layouts I've done in the past couple of days.

This layout is using a Page Maps sketch for Paper Secrets Dec/Jan Sketch Challenge.

This is the same creek that was in my "flooding" picture last week.

And a card using only scraps. The ribbon is recycled from a Christmas gift, and the other bits were still on my table from other projects.

January Challenge entries!

2011-01-09T19:09:00.001+10:00

Its still raining, so I've been scrapping. Got this layout done for Scrapping Outback's "White with... 'challenge. I love the colour combo which was white with a touch of pink, blue, purple, and brown. Check out their blog for the DTs gorgeous examples. Heres my take on it....

I Glimmer Misted my white cardstock, and added hand-dyed crochet doiley and lace, plus cut some flowers using Tim Holtz Tattered flowers die. I added a few more flowers, some pearls, and The Paper Studio "Spare Parts"letters.

The next challenge I had fun with was for the Brittannalee Stamp & Scrap January sketch challenge. I loved the sketch, think it worked really well for my LO. Here's the sketch...

And here's my layout....

I hand-dyed the laces, and used Tattered Angels Glimmer Glam on the chipboard, and pink flowers. It gave it a really nice sparkle.

And I did a third layout, this time for the Manufacturer Challenge at Paper Secrets, with the fab Webster's Pages. I love their products!

While you're surfing the net make sure you check out Graces blog where she's generously giving away some blog candy.

Thanks for visiting my blog.
Happy scrapping.
Tina

Another sunny day in Queensland (LOL)

2011-01-07T22:49:00.001+10:00

It poured down again today, and the prediction is more rain coming on the weekend. We went to Dreamworld and White Water World yesterday, and guess what? ....yep....it rained! I checked Foxtel's Weather Channel tonight, and they predict rain for the rest of the month.
I had to detail a car today that had been washed off the road in the flooding. There were no signs warning the road was under water, so he thought the water wasn't deep. When he realised, he tried to reverse and the car just started to float. He actually floated over the two metre marker. Luckily the current wasn't strong and he was able to get out of the car, and get to safety on a piece of higher ground. He was stuck there for a few hours with some other motorists who helped him push his car back onto the road. He really was extremely lucky.
I don't get much car detailing work in this sort of weather. I suppose we've got to look on the bright side and think at least I'll get more scrapbooking done!

Here's a few layouts for you....

I embossed the metal foil after I applied it to my chipboard and Alcohol Inked it. Then I applied Stazon to the raised areas. I used Crackle Accents in the center to add even more texture.

And some tags (These were for a challenge, but unfortunately the site closed down due to illness)

The first set all have recycled elements (from this years Christmas cards) as part of the challenge criteria.

Multiphoto layouts

2011-01-04T23:37:00.001+10:00

Here’s the other multiphoto layouts I’ve done over the past few days. I find I tend to stick to a simpler design when using alot of photos to allow the photos to stand out, and not get swamped by too many embellishments. I’ve included a pocket on the back of these layouts to hold the program from my daughters Awards Night', and information about the awards they received.

As promised...

2011-01-03T23:37:00.000+10:00

It was so hot today, the type of heat that just saps your energy. It was wonderful when we got a thunderstorm this afternoon which cooled the air. I'd just been working in the garden, so I just stood in the rain for awhile! Weird...maybe...but it was so refreshing!

I was excited to learn I won a prize in the random draw for the A2Z Scraplets December Challenge. Yay! They are sending me some "Scraplets" chipboard.
What's your favourite thing to do with chippy? I love doing a multitude of techniques on it to give it a truly unique look.

I've got a couple more layouts for you, as I promised yesterday....

I got a few more layouts done last night, and today, so I'll post some pics soon.

Five layouts to share

2011-01-02T22:46:00.000+10:00

Here's a few of my "getting through those photos" layouts.

There are times when I'll do heaps of different techniques and spend heaps of time on a layout, but sometimes you need to just get them done, and move on to the next page.

I had heaps of snapshots from my DD's dancing Eisteddfods so have been doing alot of multi-photo layouts. I used these Rusty Pickle papers which were part of my prize from Scrapping Outback's challenge. They were perfect for these layouts.

I made the costumes for this dance, so decided to base the layout around the backstage preparations. I included a hidden journal block behind one of the pics.

And some photos of an amazing exhibit at the Gallery of Modern Art, I've journalled the story on the hidden tag.

Thanks for looking, I'm off to scrap another page (I love being on holidays!) I'll have some more photos tomorrow.

New Challenge Blog

2011-01-02T01:59:00.001+10:00

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful night, and that the new year exceeds all your expectations.

Scrappassion Challenge Blog International is officially up and running! I'm very excited to be part of the Design Team on this new challenge blog. Make sure you head over and check out all the lovely examples by the DT, and while you're there, join up as a follower. For the first challenge we had to choose a word of significance to us for 2011, and do the layout in vintage style. I've got a few closeups of my layout to show you.

I've been on a roll, getting alot of photos scrapped the past two days. Five yesterday and another two LO's today, which is good for me, because I'm usually a fairly slow scrapper. I got a total of 25 photos scrapped, which hasn't even put a dent in my pile of pics! I'll post some pics of them tomorrow.

Challenges galore!

2010-12-30T19:06:00.001+10:00

First of all a huge thank-you to Alexis Smith who gave me this lovely Stylish Blogger Award. Make sure you check out her blog, "Scrappin' Sistah", here.

So here is the deal with the award:

After receiving this award I link it back to the person who sent it to me, then I list 8 facts/statements about myself, and finally I pass it on to blogs I have discovered recently!!

So here I go:
1.   My favourite product is Glimmer Mist (followed closely by alcohol ink, and.. ...oh there's too many to list!)
2.   The last concert I went to was.... Lady Gaga.
3.   One of my fav movies is The Hangover. (...that ...and Forest Gump)
4.   I grew up in the Australian bush, but had an American accent (thanks to my Mum)
5. I get most of my scrapping done late at night at the dining table.
6.   I love Zarrafa's coffee.
7.   I arrived at my wedding on a Harley Davidson bike.
8.   Parasailing is on my bucketlist.

And now to pass the award on to two wonderful blogs that I have recently found:
*Wendy Kwok, her amazing work can be seen at Capture Each Moment. She has a heap of gorgeous layouts and projects on her blog.
*Tara Orr at her stunning blog (make yourself a coffee, sit down, and enjoy the eye candy)

I've been getting a few layout done...yay! Thought if I push myself to do these challenges I'd get more scrapping done. And it worked.
So here are my entries.
The first is for Creative Scrappers

The next challenge is a sketch challenge at The Scrappiest.

The last layout is for a recipe challenge at Debs Creations, where we had to use the following items on our layout; chipboard, ink, pearls, paint, stamped image/texture, lace/ribbon, circle, and hidden journaling.

The crochet doiley has been hand dyed.

I've used a variety of techniques on the A2Z Scraplets chipboard, including inking, embossing, and painting with Tim Holtz Crackle Paint.

I've stamped and journaled on the tag, which tucks into a pocket behind my photo.

Scrappassion International DT Sneak peak

2010-12-29T13:23:00.000+10:00

A few photos of the flooding in my area....

The bridge is about 4 or 5 metres under water.

This is the Logan River (normally a small creek at this part)

The road a little further on.....the bridge is about 1 metre under water.
We finally have a day without rain today, although we still haven't seen any sun.

Here's a sneak peak of my DT layout for Scrappassion Challenge Blog International. The 1st challenge kicks off on January 1st so make sure you join in the fun and join up as a follower here.

A 2 Z Scraplets Challenge (2nd post for today)

2010-12-27T16:24:00.002+10:00

Here's my take on Ingrid Lingman's sketch for the December Sketch challenge at A2Z Scraplets. The first page is based on her sketch, but I had lots of photos that I wanted to include so made an 8 x 8 inch book on the next page. The pics were taken of a fun day at the Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane.

I used A2Z Scraplets owl and inked, embossed it, and then highlighted the embossed areas with darker ink and glitter.

The second page....

Thanks for looking.
Tina

Crafty Sketches challenge and a Christmas layout.

2010-12-27T15:46:00.000+10:00

Guess what.....it's raining again! And the forcast for the whole of January is rain (bar a couple of days) I'm thinking its time to build an ark. The ground is completely saturated.
I've had some time to scrap so I did this layout for the Crafty Sketches December Challenge.

And a heritage one of my mum as a child using Grahic 45 papers.

Posting those Christmas cards

2010-12-21T01:00:00.001+10:00

I've been madly writing my Christmas cards the past week, ....yep..I left it till the last minute! Anyway I thought I'd show you the latest set of cards I made.

I've entered this into the Simon Says Stamp challenge

Sketch challenge

2010-12-20T01:00:00.012+10:00

Here's a layout I did based on Ingeborg's December sketch for the challenge at Scrapbooking Competitions. I had fun making the cute little banner.

Thanks for looking,
Tina

Cool Christmas Tags

2010-12-19T22:16:00.001+10:00

Hi there, I'd like to wish you all a wonderful Christmas! Can't believe it's the last week of our Artfull Crafts Christmas Countdown already. I've had lots of fun creating things to share, and this week I've mad a couple of tags.
The first is from Tim Holtz 12 Tags of Christmas. I used Kaisercraft chipboard letters under metallic tape, and coloured it with Copic markers, and alcohol inks.

I wiped some black paint over it to antique it, & I sanded across the letters to expose the metal.

I embossed the second tag, highlighted the raised areas with metallic rubs, and distressed the edges.

I used Graphic 45 papers, Kaisercraft bling, & Stickles to embellish it.

I painted the Twiddleybitz snowflakes with Twinkling H2Os, and attached some Diamond Dust using Dimensional Magic.
The flower was coloured with Glimmer Mist, and I added a good dose of Diamond Dust (can you tell I love that stuff?)

I punched a strip using a Martha Stewart punch, and attached some fringed ribbon.

A bit of exciting news for me... I won the Mad Hatter Challenge, and was chosen as overall winner for the Scrapping Outback Wicked Wonderland Cybercrop. They are sending me some scrapping goodies, as well as a $50 voucher to Scrapping Outback.....can't wait to see what arrives in the mail, I love surprises!
Thanks for looking! Have a fab week.
Hugs,
Tina

2010-12-17T13:45:00.000+10:00

We've had some wild weather in Brisbane the past few days, and power blackouts for hours on end. I was hoping to post last night, but I was sitting in the dark instead!

I painted this gorgeous tree by Kaisercraft with gold paint, then added Tim Holtz Crackle paint on some areas. Then I edged the branches with Diamond Dust to represent snow, and embellished it with Kaisercraft pearls, & rhinestones, and hung some beads to look like baubles.

I decorated a candle with these velvet stickers by Stampendous. (These stickers aren't designed for this, so I'll remove the upper ones as I burn it)

And the winner of my blog candy is.... Gab who said "Those ornaments are just gorgeous!! Oh, and I've been a follower of your blog since the last blog hop. And I live in Oz too! "

2010-12-10T17:27:00.000+10:00

Welcome to your 19th stop on the Paper Secrets Holiday Blog Hop.

I made this to share with you today.

These acrylic Christmas baubles are from Kutalicious, a new Australian company specialising in laser-cut acrylics. You can heat emboss, stamp with Stazon, use acohol inks, Stickles, KindyGlitz,

This is one my 10 year old daughter made for her teacher. She used heat embossing and alcohol inksto colour the bauble and chandelier crystals.

I made this one using the same techniques.

...and the other side.

The 'Merry Christmas' sentiment is another Kutalicious acrylic. If anyone is interested in their products, please contact me, and I will pass on their contact details.

...and the other side.

Hanging on the tree.....

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