tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21558870755413174052024-03-06T07:59:23.122+11:00Stop & BreatheDocumenting my scrapbooking journey - my time to stop and breathe amongst the chaos of everyday lifeKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12567498530091480640noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155887075541317405.post-7919128356420518822017-09-30T20:34:00.000+10:002017-09-30T20:34:17.538+10:00CSI - ShareJust a quick post to share a challenge layout, I completed today - nothing like leaving it until the last minute.<br />
I LOVE the challenges at CSI and it was just what I needed to give my long lost mojo a boost.<br />
Here is the Case File I selected to attempt.<br />
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Here is my take on the Case File.</div>
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I've used trees, enamel dots and text for my evidence and the inspiration word LOST for my testimony. Journalling about our recent trip to Venice. What a wonderful city!<br />
Thanks for dropping by.Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12567498530091480640noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155887075541317405.post-67443728245930170352016-08-31T17:11:00.001+10:002016-08-31T17:28:57.975+10:00August ChallengesI can't believe my last post was last November!!! Not only that but it was also a sharing of retreat layouts! Well here is another post almost the same.<br />
I recently spent a few glorious days at Camp Mojo and managed to complete a few layouts using challenges as inspiration.<br />
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I completed two of the <a href="http://scrapping-clearly.blogspot.com.au/">Scrapping Clearly</a> challenges but when I tried to upload them today the link was closed! Must remember to not leave it until the last minute to photograph layouts in future! lol<br />
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Anyway this was the Mood Board and my interpretation.<br />
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And the sketch challenge from Scrapping Clearly and my layout.</div>
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I rotated the sketch to suit my photo and used washi tape and a stencilled shape to replace the banner.</div>
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<br />Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12567498530091480640noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155887075541317405.post-16519800802695685262015-11-29T11:00:00.006+11:002015-11-30T07:21:36.973+11:00Retreat LayoutsEarlier this month I managed to spend three fabulous day at Opal Cove creating, laughing, eating, enjoying cocktails and spending time with some wonderful friends.<br />
I managed a number of layouts over the weekend for a few November challenges. I love having a challenge to inspire me and give me direction, for me it make the whole process so much easier!<br />
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This one was inspired by the current mood board at <b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://scraparoundtheworld.blogspot.com.au/">Scrap Around the World</a>.</span></b><br />
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One for <b><span style="font-size: large;">Scrap the Girls </span></b>and the sketch challenge for November.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Stuck! </span></b>had a great sketch this month too so I decided to give that one a go.<br />
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and the final one was for the <b><span style="font-size: large;">Scrap the Boys</span></b> challenge - Eating out.<br />
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I love the foiled chipboard in this one. I used a new product available from Scrapboutique and I love it, it comes in a range of colours and once you get the hang of it, is fairly easy to use. I think it will be featuring on many layouts in the future!<br />
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Thanks for dropping in to take a look.Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12567498530091480640noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155887075541317405.post-7634085192459613652015-09-30T16:10:00.000+10:002015-09-30T16:28:41.200+10:00Scrap the BoysIt's hard to believe it has been so long since I last published a post! I have rediscovered my love for scrapping and have decided it is time to start using challenges as inspiration to get memories documented.<br />
I have always loved the Scrap the Boys challenges, so this was a great place to start!<br />
I have adapted their fabuous September sketch to come up with this layout. Lots of Dylusions paint and ink and some stencils by Donna Downey and Dina Wakley. Lots of fun!<br />
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Thanks for dropping by!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12567498530091480640noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155887075541317405.post-30003523353818162822013-07-10T16:28:00.001+10:002015-09-30T16:30:11.643+10:00July Stylist Challenge at ScrapBoutiqueThe July Stylist challenge is up at ScrapBoutique and this month we are scrapping about the things that bring us <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;">WINTER COMFORT.</span><br />
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Think scarves and jumpers, roaring fires, warm curries, reading books indoors when it is raining.....the ideas are up to you.<br />
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I've scrapped about my love for long boots, denim and chunky scarves when the weather turns cold and used some very old Maya Raod snowflakes and Basic Grey rubons.<br />
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Get your entries into the gallery by the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;">31st July</span></span> to be in the running to win a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">$20.00 voucher for the Boutique along with free postage</span>! </span></div>
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12567498530091480640noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155887075541317405.post-25425879606012374292013-07-01T08:10:00.002+10:002013-07-01T08:10:24.889+10:00Finally.....an update!Well I knew I had neglected this blog but I had no idea it had been that long between posts! Sometimes life gets in the way of scrapbooking and finding time to be creative and I really must make more of an effort to be less bogged down by work and find more time to do the things I love!!<br />
Anyway, a few layouts I have recently created for Chels at <a href="http://www.scrapboutique.com.au/boutique/">SCRAPBOUTIQUE.</a><br />
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I worked with the wonderful Elle's Studio 'Day to Day' products to create the following two layouts!<br />
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I love the papers and all of the little bits and pieces you can cut out and add to your layouts! You can find them <a href="http://scrapboutique.com.au/boutique/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3_1612_1616">here.</a></div>
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Chels also sent me some of the gorgeous <a href="http://scrapboutique.com.au/boutique/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3_907_1610">Websters Pages 'Plum Seed' papers, mini bags and folders and journalling cards.</a></div>
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Case File No. 36 This first one is a photo of my youngest and his gorgeous friend taken just before they headed out to dinner. I've glued an old Maya Road chipboard alphabet onto the background and covered the letters with gesso and tissue paper to fit in with the criteria for the challenge.</div>
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This is the most recent one for Case File No. 38 with a close up shot of the journalling. Photo of my hubby taken at the National School Rugby championships last year where he coached the NSW side to victory for the fourth year in a row!<br />
There is still plenty of time to get this one in....<a href="http://csicolorstoriesinspiration.ning.com/forum/topics/case-file-no-38-case-closes-on-september-30-2012">take a look, it is due 30th September.</a><br />
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12567498530091480640noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155887075541317405.post-65889802334174783472012-08-17T06:29:00.000+10:002012-09-23T17:42:42.160+10:00There is still time...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">.....to get your August entry in for the Stylist <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px;">Challenge at <a href="http://www.scrapboutique.com.au/messageboard/viewtopic.php?f=61&t=7698">Scrapboutique.</a></span></span><br />
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12567498530091480640noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155887075541317405.post-88916102324872145202012-08-12T09:14:00.001+10:002012-08-12T09:21:24.769+10:00Playing Along at CSII just love the case files created by Debbi each week for the challenges at <a href="http://csicolorstoriesinspiration.ning.com/"><b>CSI</b></a>. They are a great starting point for colours and I find the inspiration for the journalling (testimony) always gives me the kick start I need to tell my stories.<br />
If you haven't played along pop over to have a look at the current challenge, beautiful beachy colours!!<br />
Here are my entries for the two most recent challenges.<br />
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I love this underwater photo of my gorgeous niece Amaka and it was perfect for the colours in Case File 30. One of the things I love about these challenges is being pushed to use colours I would not normally use!<br />
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I take days to finish a layout, I move bits around until I am happy and often come back the next day to change the position of papers ever so slightly or add another embellishment until I am happy and eventually glue it all down!<br />
So having to run the Speed Scrap for the <b><a href="http://www.scrapboutique.com.au/boutique/">ScrapBoutique</a> </b>Cybercrop was a challenge for me to say the least!!<br />
It was made a little easier having this wonderful sketch from <a href="http://pagedrafts.blogspot.com.au/"><b>PAGE DRAFTS</b></a> as inspiration.<br />
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Anyway I managed to put this layout together and photograph and upload it in 1 and a half hours. A miracle for me and, apart from the heavy ink splotch caused by dropping the ink pad on the layout while I was rushing, I am reasonably pleased with how it turned out.<br />
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<br />Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12567498530091480640noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155887075541317405.post-47413328476636678802012-07-25T18:23:00.002+10:002012-07-25T18:23:19.508+10:00A SALE, a CyberCrop and a feature!There are still a few days left to pick up some bargains at the best ever <a href="http://www.scrapboutique.com.au/boutique/">BIRTHDAY SALE</a> happening at <a href="http://www.scrapboutique.com.au/boutique/">Scrapboutique!!!</a><br />
Chels always has the store stocked with the latest products and, <b>with 20-50% off everything in store</b>, there are some amazing deals to be had!!<br />
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Also in the <a href="http://www.scrapboutique.com.au/messageboard/">Boutique forum</a> this weekend (and lasting for a week) we are holding a <a href="http://www.scrapboutique.com.au/messageboard/viewtopic.php?f=139&t=7661"><b>Birthday CyberCrop.</b></a> There will be fabulous challenges, speed scrapping and store vouchers up for grabs. Come and join us for a weekend of fun!!<br />
The Boutique is a very friendly and supportive scrapping community and new members are always welcome!<br />
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On a final note I am very excited to be the <a href="http://csicolorstoriesinspiration.ning.com/forum/topics/under-surveillance-case-file-no-28">STAR WITNESS at CSI</a> this week with this layout:<br />
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Thanks for dropping by and leaving comments, they make my day!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12567498530091480640noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155887075541317405.post-49549103306151521992012-07-22T15:08:00.000+10:002012-07-22T15:08:03.822+10:00It's not too late...... to get an entry in for the <a href="http://scraptheboys.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/stb-july-challenge.html">July Scrap the Boys challenge.</a><br />
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This was my layout which can be viewed <a href="http://csicolorstoriesinspiration.ning.com/photo/fancy-that?context=album&albumId=6458491:Album:74653">here in the CSI gallery.</a><br />
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These photos are so typical of Joe each time I try to get a serious shot of him!<br />
I created the background on grey cardstock using gesso and then a Crafter's Workshop stencil, quite pleased with the effect it created.<br />
Drop by <a href="http://csicolorstoriesinspiration.ning.com/">CSI </a>and check out the fabulous boards Debbi puts together each week. They are sure to ignite your creativity!!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12567498530091480640noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155887075541317405.post-40231339261338772942012-07-06T09:02:00.003+10:002012-07-12T18:09:40.669+10:00July Challenge at ScrapboutiqueI have a terrible habit of buying ALL of the die-cuts, tags, stickers and labels to go with a paper range and then find that I never use them all.<br />
SO this month at<a href="http://www.scrapboutique.com.au/messageboard/viewtopic.php?f=52&t=7593"> SCRAPBOUTIQUE</a> we are challenging you to use at least <u>4</u> (but more would be fabulous) of these items on a layout.<br />
I have used 8 of the die-cuts from this awesome <a href="http://scrapboutique.com.au/boutique/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3_830_1437&products_id=14956">Kaisercraft pack</a> which Chels has in store plus I also used a transparency and some of the stickers. Can I tell you there are still oodles of die-cuts left in the packet, it is great value for money!!<br />
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<br />Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12567498530091480640noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155887075541317405.post-25620085544651704242012-07-02T17:37:00.003+10:002012-07-02T17:38:57.120+10:00CyberCrop at ScrapboutiqueJust a few layouts I made for the weekend CyberCrop at <a href="http://www.scrapboutique.com.au/boutique/">Scrapboutique.</a><br />
The theme was School (Holi)Days to mark the start of the school holidays here in NSW!<br />
The first layout was for Chelsea's challenge to use the quote from the Cat Stevens song 'Remember the Days of the old school yard, we used to laugh a lot'. Haven't been able to get the song out of my head since!!<br />
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I also did Leanne's challenge to scrap about a holiday first. I have just returned from a retreat at the beautiful <a href="http://www.noonaweena.com.au/">Noonaweena</a> conference centre and as it was my first retreat to this location I decided it was the perfect topic. We had the most wonderful weekend and I will post some layout shares soon. Can't wait to go back next year!</div>
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I used the Amy Tangerine line and although it is far from my usual colour choice I am happy with the way it turned out.</div>
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<br />Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12567498530091480640noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155887075541317405.post-70791510662501818812012-06-18T05:46:00.000+10:002012-06-18T05:49:04.249+10:00Scrapboutique LayoutsA few layouts to share which I created using products sent to me in my first designer kit for Scrapboutique. Chels was very generous and sent me loads of papers and some divine Dylusions Ink which she now stocks in the store <a href="http://scrapboutique.com.au/boutique/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=973_1428">here.</a><br />
So the shares, a layout using <a href="http://scrapboutique.com.au/boutique/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3_1181_1434">Simple Stories Summer Fresh.</a><br />
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Love the new <a href="http://scrapboutique.com.au/boutique/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3_503_1432">Echo Park, Paradise Beach</a>. It was perfect for these photos from our recent trip to Phuket. I used the Dylusions ink on this one in the background and to colour the fabric, these inks are so bright and intense, beautiful!<br />
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I also used some of the papers from this range to make a page for my Phuket mini album.<br />
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And a final layout using the new <a href="http://scrapboutique.com.au/boutique/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3_8_1431">My Minds Eye Nostalgia Range.</a> There are papers suitable for male and female pages in this range, very versatile.</div>
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<br />Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12567498530091480640noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155887075541317405.post-38910605091608379692012-05-26T12:15:00.002+10:002012-05-26T13:10:38.561+10:00CyberCrop @ ScrapboutiqueThis weekend is the May Cybercrop at <a href="http://www.scrapboutique.com.au/messageboard/">Scrapboutique</a> and our theme is Upcycling/Recycling!<br />
The first challenges are up in the forum <a href="http://www.scrapboutique.com.au/messageboard/viewforum.php?f=137">here</a> and we'd love you to come along and join in, new faces are always welcome!!<br />
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My challenge for this crop is to Reduce, Recycle and Reuse to make a layout.<br />
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<b>Reuse</b> - something that has been used before eg. concert tickets, receipts for recent purchases, shopping bags<br />
<b>Reduce</b> - your stash by using at least 4 pp and 3 different alphas<br />
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<b>Recycle</b> - a scrap related item eg. packaging, tissue paper or twine that scrap supplies come wrapped in, pizza boxes<br />
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I used the ticket from our trip to Parliament House question time and the negative from some corrugated cardboard alphas as my reused and recycled items.</div>
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<br />Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12567498530091480640noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155887075541317405.post-60004833452199366562012-05-24T06:37:00.002+10:002012-05-24T06:37:37.451+10:00Scrap the Boys May Challenge and some exciting news!Since arriving home from our trip to Thailand I don't really feel like my feet have touched the ground! Work has been super busy, one of the busiest times of the year with assessing and reporting, and things at home have been hectic too.<br />
I am very excited to share that I have been selected to join the design team at <a href="http://scrapboutique.com.au/boutique/">Scrapboutique</a>. The community of girls at Scrapboutique is very welcoming and filled with insporational ladies. Chels stocks great essential supplies in her shop and runs the most fantastic retreats. I can't wait to get started in my new role!!<br />
We are having a <a href="http://www.scrapboutique.com.au/messageboard/">Cyber Crop in the forum</a> this weekend so if you feel like a challenge drop in and join us, new face are always welcome!!<br />
In all the madness of everyday life I have realised I have not posted my Scrap the Boys layout for May.<br />
The May challenge is to scrap your boys getting dirty and to use the photo as inspiration in your layout.<br />
Not too hard!<br />
There is still plenty of time to join in so pop over to <a href="http://scraptheboys.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/stb-may-challenge.html">Scrap the Boys</a> and have a look.<br />
Here is my take on the challenge:<br />
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<br />Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12567498530091480640noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155887075541317405.post-33384808239505949242012-05-08T19:30:00.000+10:002012-05-08T19:30:00.336+10:00I've been away....... on a short trip to Thailand and it was amazing!<br />
Andrew and I spent 10 days in this glorious part of the world and it was magical. Warm weather, delicious food, beautiful scenery and incredibly down to earth, friendly people.<br />
It has been hard coming back to temperatures below zero here today.<br />
It was our first trip to Asia but we hope to do many more. Would love to hear of any recommendations about place to see in Vietnam, it is high on my list of places to visit.<br />
Here are just a few shots from our 10 day visit. I really must learn how to make a collage!<br />
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<br />Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12567498530091480640noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155887075541317405.post-42990977605546851692012-04-12T20:12:00.000+10:002012-04-12T20:12:47.617+10:00For the love of chevron!!Chevron is huge at the moment and I must admit I have developed a love for anything chevron too!<br />
So the current theme at <a href="http://www.paperissues.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/show-me-your-chevron.html">Paper Issues</a> was the perfect inspiration to create this layout!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take a look at the great layouts created by the team at <a href="http://www.paperissues.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/show-me-your-chevron.html">Paper Issues</a> and join the chevron craze!</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12567498530091480640noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155887075541317405.post-28521141202389258372012-04-11T23:17:00.001+10:002012-04-11T23:18:53.119+10:00Scrap the Boys - April ChallengeThe April challenge is up at <a href="http://scraptheboys.blogspot.com.au/">Scrap the Boys!!</a> It was delayed as Mel had some issues with her Telstra connection during her recent move BUT to make up for it the deadline has been extended.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">For my layout I used some packaging from a Nerf Gun box. I bought the gun for Joe, as a bit of a joke, during our holiday to the coast in January. However, it provided everyone, young and old with hours of entertainment and loads of laughs!</span></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take a look at the fantastic layouts created by the other team members at <a href="http://scraptheboys.blogspot.com.au/">SCRAP THE BOYS!</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope you get a chance to join in this month!</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span></span>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12567498530091480640noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155887075541317405.post-43526622963942474872012-02-29T20:33:00.001+11:002012-02-29T20:34:31.628+11:00Super excited......!!.....to have been selected to be part of the Creative Team at <a href="http://scraptheboys.blogspot.com.au/">Scrap the Boys.</a> Being the mum of two boys I love the challenges they put up each month and decided to apply for the team. Wonderful to have been selected!<br />
I look forward to the months ahead as part of this great team.<br />
Check out the other fabulous ladies on the team <a href="http://scraptheboys.blogspot.com.au/">here</a> and give this months challenge a try. Great prizes!<br />
This is my layout for the March Challenge.<br />
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You need to use red, handwritten journalling and the title 'Life is Good', easy!!<br />
I hope you get a chance to play along.Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12567498530091480640noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2155887075541317405.post-12111383836182626072012-01-22T17:12:00.000+11:002012-01-22T17:12:52.802+11:00My Blogging Fear Realised!I held off starting a blog for so long due to a fear of being able to keep it updated and sure enough, my fear has been realised!!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>So today I have decided to look at it as not failing in my blogging but just that I had to put it on hold while I enjoyed life. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I have to remember that it is not important how often I create BUT that I create!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div>The end of the school year, Christmas and being away for the majority of the past 4 weeks on summer holidays has not allowed a great deal of time for scrapping or blogging. I have had limited internet access, except for my phone, and not many opportunities to scrap.<br />
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However, during our recent trip to the coast I decided to pack an Amy Tangerine Notebook, a few stamps and bits and pieces and make some time each day to document the trip.<br />
I loved that this sweet girl thought it was fascinating and watched me as I put the album together each day. She has declared that she wants to be a scrapbooker when she grows up and I have quickly let her know that she can start now!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I need a few more of these great little books!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a great week and thanks for taking the time to read my blog, it means a lot to me!</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12567498530091480640noreply@blogger.com14