Scrapbooking Retreat @ The Briars

I was lucky enough to attend a Scrapbooking Retreat with my scrapping buddy Diane this past weekend.

It was held at the Briars in Mount Martha.  We had a huge room to scrap in and the catering was amazing.  We did sleep on bunk beds however.. but that was fun.. haven't done that in years.. LOL.  Luckily only Diane and me shared a room..

Here are some pics of the venue and the eating / shopping area:

As it was a Cropping weekend, no pages or classes were taught which was very strange for me as I am normally going to weekends like that.. this is my first crop weekend.  I did however get 8 double layouts and a single layout completed.. (pages to follow in seperate posts).

The girls really scrapped up a storm and wore their pajamas all day long.. was weird !  We went to bed at 2h30 in the morning and the girls were still scrapping.. on Saturday night we went to bed early and they were still busy until about 4 in the morning.. eeek..

The venue itself was amazing and Diane and I braved the cold and took a walk to get some photos.. froze our tushes off.. LOL

The only structured item of the weekend was a Scrapping Challenge.  We were each told to bring a black and white photo (Di and I forgot..LOL) and these were handed out in sealed envelopes together with a pack that you had to scrap.  So you got to scrap someone else's photo.  You also had to do a card with the scraps.

All 33 ladies took part in the challenge and I won !!  Woo Hoo.. cannot believe it still as I really didn't put in 100% effort as I didn't bring a photo, so knew I wouldn't be getting one back..  but they loved it.. so yay me.. LOL..

Here is my layout and the card that I made:

My winning layout.  I used all the papers to create a sunburst and as we didn't get ribbon, I used thin strips of paper to make a bow in the tags.. It didn't come out too bad..

Closeups of layout:

Part of the challenge was to write journalling on the layout about the couple in the photo, even although we didn't know who they were, we had to make something up.. there was even a prize for the best writeup.

The remainder of the layouts..once the judging was over, the layouts were shown to the ladies and the cards.. some really lovely attempts:

It was nice to get out and play with the girls.  Met some nice ladies too.

Will post my layouts done soon.

hugs, Mich

7-11-12: Ozzie Ozzie Ozzie, OI OI OI & Rick Rack Tutorial

This is the sketch posted at Let's Scrap this week.  Remember you have a week to complete the challenge and stand in line to win a fantastic prize.

This layout I created at the OARA Crop day 2 weeks ago.  Photos taken on our way to celebrate our very first AUSTRALIA DAY.. I took the main photo out the car window as the sun was rising and our flag was flying off our car.. 

Close ups of layout:

On the day I didn't have any matching red Rick Rack with me, so using Cardstock, I decided to create my own:

TUTORIAL TO CREATE YOUR OWN RICK RACK FROM CARDSTOCK

Step 1:  Using scallop scissors (you can use a border punch for this as well), cut your strip of paper along one edge

 Step 2:  Turn your paper around to cut from the other side now, and cut again but line it up so that you cut about 2-3mm away from the previous scallop.  Line it us so that your circle is in the middle of the inverted circle.  This will give you the pattern.

Step 3:  Voila.. instant Rick Rack to use on your pages and the best part.. the color matches perfectly EVERY TIME !

Hope that inspired you to go and make more interesting goodies with your cardstock !

Thanks for looking

Hugs, Mich

SCRAP COLLECTIONS : INDIGO Layouts

Hi there,


I love how the INDIGO collection layouts came out using SCRAP COLLECTIONS papers.


Here are the two double layouts that I created.


You can view closeups and FULL INSTRUCTIONS on how to create these layouts on the SCRAP COLLECTIONS BLOG (click here).

and

Enjoy..


Hugs, Mich

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS: Kaisercraft: Attitude layouts

Wow, have had a busy week.. also designed 4.. yes 4 layouts using the new amazing range by Kaisercraft called ATTITUDE.. these papers and elements are so easy to work with ! 


You can order your kits from CIRCLE OF FRIENDS today..


Here is a sneak peek as well:

Hugs, Mich

SCRAP COLLECTIONS: INDIGO collection

All I can say is "WOW".. just received my papers from Scrap Collections.. the new INDIGO collection papers and diecuts.. I just love them.. 


Have created 2 double layouts so far.. check them and the full instructions on the Scrap Collections Design Team BLOG from tomorrow.


Here is a sneak peek:

Hugs, Mich

7-4-12 : Its a SHORE thing

Following my tutorial that I posted last week on HOW TO CREATE A SUNBURST... here is the sketch that has been posted at Let's Scrap this week.  Remember you have a week to complete the challenge to win an awesome prize..

This is my layout that I created using this sketch. 

Close ups of Left and Right pages..

I loved working with these BO BUNNY papers and they worked well with my photos.


More Closeups:

Thanks for looking,


Hugs, Mich

OARA Scrap day and Layout share: Loving this Life

On Saturday I was lucky enough to attend a 12 hour crop in aid of OARA Charity at the local College.  It was great as we had big tables and the hall was huge. There was lots of nice goodies for cheap and the money all went to a good cause.


Here are my good friends who came with me..

Me with Diane and Yolande.. my scrapping buddies:

Linda and Donna.. they scrapped up a storm and took home about 6 layouts each !  Linda won a ton of goodies on the day too.. lucky fish ! I was lucky to win twice too though.. LOL

Yolande and Dianne.. very busy at work !  LOL.

I had to take a photo of the lady at the table next to us.. I was worried my bag was too big.. but check what these girls roll in.. they are huge !   And they are Creative Memories ladies.. not sure what they need such big bags for..their pages are so basic it is sad.. 

Anyhow.. I managed to complete 3 double layouts on the day.  2 are for Lets Scrap DT layouts that are coming up soon (sneek peeks below) and the last one was a kit designed by Juliet Corbellari from Durban.  I changed it around to suit my photos though.


Sneek Peeks of upcoming layouts:

I even won 2 prizes with the layouts I submitted too.. how cool is that !  LOL


Here is the Layout that I created with Juliet's kit:  Photos taken on my birthday when I went with the girls to Sassafras for lunch.  (photos in layout all taken by i-phone, so a bit out of focus.. sorry)

Close ups of elements:

Close ups of left and right pages:

Thanks for looking.. Hugs, Mich