Blink and You Miss Them!

It is nearly the end of the school holidays, which means that a new term starts on Monday. The really good thing about this term is that it is a short term (for Jan and I anyway) and there is a little bonus at the end of the term - we are off to Perth for the Chookscraps Retreat!

I have made a little slideshow of some layouts that I have completed while I have been on holidays. Some of them are some classes that are available on Anna's Craft Cupboard blog. Others have been for challenges and cybercrops. I also did a quick scraplift using the new Kaisercraft Loire Valley range of patterned papers - I just couldn't resist it!

A Weekend Full of Scrapping and Chatting!

It was certainly a great weekend of scrapping over at Chooks. Here are the layouts that I completed for each challenge:

Challenge 1: Use a square photo, chipboard title and numbers.

Challenge 2: Use ribbon and ric-rac, distressing and a hand made embellishment.

Challenge 3: Jan's Sketch.

Challenge 4: Make a card that has a picture or photo on it.

DT Challenge: I was challenged to do this by one of the DT members because I put up the first criteria for the challenge. Challenge was: use an A4 photo or bigger, a doiley, two types of bling and a frame.

You still have time to enter the Chookscraps Cybercrop as entries do not close until Midnight tomorrow night (WA time so that is an extra 2 hours for those living in the Eastern States).

This is a Jan's challenge that she has put up on Scrapbooking 4 Less: Use 1 piece of patterned paper and a scrap piece of cardstock. I have scrapped the girls from last year's Chooks Retreat.

That's all from me today. Until next time, happy scrapping!

A Big Weekend of Scrapping Challenges!!

This weekend is the Chook Scraps cybercrop. There are 4 challenges to complete over the weekend. Plus there is a non scrapping challenge and chicken's challenge for all those junior scrappers out there. There are also fun and games to be played and prizes to be won. It is worth checking out (http://www.chookscraps.com.au/).

Another interesting competition that you might want to check out is Scrapping Outback's Mini Masters competition, which will be held during next month. Sign ups are happening at the moment. for all the competition details, check out Scrapping Outback's forum (http://www.scrappingoutback.com.au/messageboard/viewforum.php?f=42).

Watch this space for some more layouts!

A Week of Scrapping Challenges

I have had a lot of fun this week, catching up on scrapping challenges. Here is just a few that I have completed:

White with 1 Challenge - this month it is white with purple and circles.



One of the many Chookscraps Challenges - Dig up your old stamps and go to town!



Rusty Pickle Amazing Race Challenge at Scrapping Outback - Use Candyland patterned papers and stickers to create a layout with a theme of a celebration.



Last but not least is a layout that I completed a little while ago. It was my "Boy Band" idol layout for Chook Scraps. The challenge was to do a masculine layout!

Scrap Girls Retreat

I am back from my little retreat and it was absolutely awesome. There was plenty of scrapping, awesome classes, lots of goodies, lots of shopping, loads to eat and an enourmous amount of fun!! Thanks to Kylie and all the girls for a fantastic weekend. Here is a link to Scrapgirls Retreat - can't wait to go to another one: http://www.scrapgirls.com.au/index.html?0.4582079416817174

I have made a little slideshow of all the layouts I did at the retreat.

Yay the Holidays are Finally Here!

Today the holidays finally start. To kick them off, I am going to the Scrapgirls Christmas in July Scrapbooking Retreat. I am really looking forward to this weekend ... it is a great way to start the holidays. Jan and I leave this afternoon. I will be back on Monday with some fabulous layouts completed.

Another interesting event that is taking place this week is the Rusty Pickle Amazing Race. Rusty Pickle are searching for a new DT Member and Jules has been taking part in the challenge. The last leg of the race is at Scrapping Outback and you can see the amazing entries here: http://www.scrappingoutback.com.au/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=636

Good luck to all the contestants ... your creations are amazing!

The Light at the End of the Tunnel!!

Yay!! We are almost at the end of another school term ... which means HOLIDAYS!!! To get my holidays off to a cracking start, Jan and I are off on a little scrapping adventure - SCRAPGIRLS CHRISTMAS IN JULY RETREAT. This week, I have been busy packing kits and getting organised, so come 3:15 pm on Friday of next week, Jan and I can climb into her little car and make our way to the glorious South Coast and the wonderful Stanwell Tops to participate in a weekend of scrapping, fun and food! Heaven!

In the meantime, here are some of the Layouts that I have completed over the last couple of weeks:

Christopher and his cheeky grin. Had fun using the Lime Rickey patterned papers by Basic Grey.



Challenge 1 from the Chookscraps CC, held last weekend.



Challenge 3 from Chookscraps CC.



Challenge 2 from Chookscraps CC.



My next post will be all about the awesome weekend away I am about to have!