Q3 Layouts

Just thought I would put my February release layouts on my blog.

Here is my La Di Da Layout (paper designed by Clare Miller). It is one of my closest friends' daughters Amelia - she is on the right.



This is my layout for Devonshire (paper again designed by Clare Miller). I printed the photos on canvas! I know you can't tell by looking at it, but in real life is looks pretty cool! I like the texture !



This layout done in Shaken Not Stirred (designed by Chris Downey) is featured in this month's issue of Scrapbook Creations in the Technique Focus on "circles". Of course this is my little boy Bailey being a delight and pleasure and funny as always! Love this little guy with all my heart xx



This is another layout which was featured in Scrapbooking Memories with the focus being on flourishes. Gypsy Sister's Paper Collection designed by Mikala Robinson-Koss. And here I am with Mel and Shell - two of my favourite people x



This layout t I did with Shaken Not Stirred (by Chris Downey). Great boy paper, good for teens, men of all ages really! You can make it look cool, funky and classy - just like James Bond!



This is one of my favourite layouts - because I do love this photograph of my boys (photo taken by Rhonda Milner Photography). Paper Collection is "Peachy Keen" (designed by Laine Fraser).



Last layout for today is featuring the "Made with Love" paper collection (designed by Jess Milinovic). Of course these are photos of Ali Woods and her boyfriend Brad ... love these two guys !!!

Fabulous 5! 2 x LO's in one weekend ......

I was on a bit of a roll this weekend. I completed another layout today. I've really enjoyed myself. More than I have in a long while. This one took a little bit longer to come together - I just couldn't decide on papers.

I've used Kaisercraft "Christmas Carnival" and also Heidi Swapp as the main background page. I really love Heidi's products and papers - they're pretty cool!

This layout is from Christmas with Aggie, Bee, Richelle, Melissa and me celebrating. Hopefully it will be a long standing tradition. It was so nice of Aggie and Bee to go to the amount of effort with food ... although the 101 slices were a bit lean hehe. These photos were pretty casual and no effort was required on our part - they came naturally!

The FACTS LO

I have to say this was one of the funniest things ever ... and of course it involves Melissa Kennedy LOL!

We spent yet another day at the beach with Mel and the girls. I was watching Cam and Jess write everyone's names in the sand ... I turned around to hear giggling and laughter. And there it is ... Melissa and Bailey slinging wet sand at each other. No guesses for who started it ... yes, the biggest kid of them all LOL.

I thought it would be good when the throwing was over to get a pic of all involved to show how dirty they are. I'm sure you can all see who was misbehaving! And I wouldn't have it any other way. OMGOSH this was an easy layout to do, and so much fun doing it just for myself instead of work.

Thanks for a great day Mel - I honestly wouldn't change a thing about that day. I still sit and giggle about it now. You are so hilarious !!!! Don't ever change :)

Mini Album for my SIL

I did this album a long time ago for Kaisercraft. It is one of the wood albums that unfortunately didn't go ahead. And the paper didn't go ahead either but I decided to finish scrapping it because I loved the paper, the album and I knew where I wanted to go with my scrapping.

There are lots of things in life we SHOULD say to people, but we don't. I really realised that when my Dad was sick. I didn't want to live with regrets. So I decided that I would say how I felt and express my emotions to people I truly love and care about.

One of my favourite people in the world is Jules - she's really special and important to me. I honestly love my life - she makes it a whole lot richer being a part of it. I'm so happy that I met Craig (obviously) but what a bonus to cherish when I got such an amazing sister in law as Jules.

I thought I would share this album .... maybe if there is enough demand for it, we might be able to see what we can do about making it a product. Who knows eh?
Thanks for stopping by xx

INDUSTRY NEWS: KAISERCRAFT GUEST DESIGNER

Want to be a……



We want guest designers to play with our CHA releases (aka Q3 releases)!!

Send your name, contact details, experience and 2 example layouts to designteam@kaisercraft.com.au

before 30th January 2010 12pm midnight (Australian time).

We’ll be selecting 4 Guest Designer’s for our February and March releases.

Good luck!!

Time for a tattoo

Yes I decided to bite the bullet and get a tattoo ...... only a fake one though. I was down at Eastern Beach with my boys, Melissa & her girls when we saw the tattoo stand. We both decided we would get one done on the sides of our ankles. They came out pretty cool. Mind last two weeks - I washed the remains of it off this morning. For $6 I thought they were alright. I would not ever get a real one though. I like the idea of washing it off too much hehe.







Oh yea wanted to say too, that now I have a suntan over where the tattoo was, I have a pretty shadow of the butterfly. Have yourself a wonderful day xx

A little bit of Ali Edwards inspiration for the year ahead ........

Just starting to read through my blog list, and saw that Ali Edwards has a post "One Little Word: 2010 List". It got me thinking and wondering if there was one word there for me - a word that I could think about during the year.

I chose the word "believe" for myself. I don't really have a lot of faith in myself in lots of ways - and this year I thought I would try and put myself out there a little bit more. By that I mean taking some risks. I tend to stay really safe, but this year I am going to try to take a big step forward. I have some things coming up with work - that are big for me and I am a little nervous. I'm not really nervous yet, but I have some big shoes to step into to take these steps. I'll be able to share the news a little bit later on.

So for those of you who think "Eh I can't do this or that" ... take a deep breath, take a step forward and go for it.

HAPPY NEW YEAR and a few to share

Well it's been a while I know. I hope you all have had a wonderful Christmas, and here's wishing you a safe, happy, healthy and prosperous New Year :)

Thank you to everyone who visits and leaves me messages of support and encouragement. I am going to try and make some time to visit my favourite blogs a bit more regularly. The rush of late last year sent me into a mini whirlwind - but I think I am out, and standing firmly on the ground again lol.

Life has been busy. I'm still on holidays from work - due back in next Monday. Thems the breaks huh? The holidays have been great. A few visits to the beach (plus a little sunburn), still going to the gym with Melissa - it's been a month now and I still feel exhausted after it ... that must mean I am working out really hard huh LOL?

It was my hubby's birthday yesterday - OMGOSH he turned 45! I can't believe we are in our mid-forties now. Yikes! Where does the time go? He had a great day though. We went to Pakington Cottage for breakfast, a little shopping at a computer shop (yes boring for us girls) but necessary, home again, then off to the beach in the afternoon for Bailey to try out his new skimmer board. The skimmer board works like a treat ... so much better than the first cheap one we bought. If anyone is going to invest - pay the little bit extra - you won't be disappointed :)

I have a few layouts to post up that I did at work with two new ranges of paper. Both ranges have been re-coloured and extra pages added - from the Duchess and Empire ranges. I really like both ranges and have made a few extra BTP's - both which I can't share yet either.





Be sure to check out our new BAKERS DOZEN Blog listed on the side bar. It's going to be a fun 13 months with us girls.

Take care to all xxx

Kaisercraft Q2 .... BTP

Here is my BTP work from the Q2 Magazine - I really enjoyed everything we did here. And something new that we did at Kaiser in Geelong, was we had a big scrap day with all of the design team! It was a lot of fun and everyone created such amazing work - it's great to have everyone hands on to learn about the products and how they are used.

This is a triple frame pack in Christmas Carnival. I really love the photos of the boys!



This is probably one of my favourite BTP's from this quarter. I love the diversity of the album - which can also be used as a picture frame.



And this was another favourite. The train caddy covered in Dear Santa. I didn't think it would look as lovely as this! I'm really happy with it!



My other favourite, favourite FAVOURITE range of paper was Rewind - designed by Nic Wingert. This was such fantastic boy paper, and I loved using it. This idea was originally originally from Jo at Memories 2 Remember who I'd love to give credit to.



Might leave it there, and upload some of my other projects shortly.

A big thank you to those that visit and leave me a message so I know you have been - I appreciate it so very much. I have a few people to respond to, but bear with me - life at Kaiser, raising a family etc can get very busy. Have a great weekend everyone x

Kaisercraft Q2 .... Layouts

Just thought I would pop my own work on my blog, moreso as a keepsake. The only photo I don't have is the Advent Calendar that Melissa and I worked on together as a dual project, but I'll get that sometime.

Here are all of my layouts. Totally loved all of the new papers the girls designed.

A Touch of Spookiness ....... BOO!

The lead up to Halloween has been pretty exciting at our place. I made invitations for my friends - some of which, disappointingly, didn't even reply ... hmmm. I bought lots of special lollies this year - all in the halloween theme, and we added to our halloween collection with lots of new and gruesome stuff.

On Friday last Craig had the day off work and we set up together inside. There was lots to be done. We put lots of black plastic tablecloth which we had cut into strands on the ceiling to give an eerie effect! We also hung it on our back window for a darker effect!



I set up two tables this year ago. One with orange & black - mainly for food. My red & black table was decoration only.





This year, as all the kids are older, I labelled all the food with little table cards. Hehe, that was fun! I made matching lolly bags too with all the kids' names on their own - which I didn't get a photo of unfortunately.




Craig took all the kids trick or treating. And some of us big adults, even went trick or treating together hehe. Here is a photo of my boys, and a photo of most of the kids.





And just to finish off a few more photos, here is a collage. Thanks to all our family and friends who came along - it wouldn't have been the same without you xx

Digi Layout

I still laugh when I look at this layout I did. Really, I don't ever put "silly" photos of myself out there. But when Ali Woods at work asked me if I could do a digi layout that could be used for the blog, and a title was to be chosen for it - I thought that picture might be funny enough for it.

So here it is - I feel a bit exposed but hey, what's life if you can't have a giggle about it?

It is done in Kaiser's Jingles Digi Range, and it is really easy to use. It's only my second digi layout, and I'm thinking I could be converted. Maybe !!!!!

And not before time .........

Lis came around to visit me on Friday night, and as we were walking down the hallway she spotted a layout sitting on my desk. She came to a very abrupt halt, said "oh you are working on a layout" .... she looked and said "oh you've had that there ages Al" .... yea it's pretty hopeless of me. I've sat and looked and looked and moved bits around but was never "happy" with it. So Lis - you inspired me to finish it.
I must say Lis wasn't unkind about it at all - it was really funny what she said - she was excited to see I was working on something other than Kaiser I think.

Anyway, it is done. I like it - and I actually hand journalled - which is pretty much out of my comfort zone. I prefer to type so it looks neat. But it is true, your handwriting is an important part of scrapbooking, and in years to come - I am certain my boys will love seeing that I did write on some of my layouts.

Thanks for visiting me x

Awesome blog site

I found this lovely lady "Not Quite Nigella" by searching for Halloween goodies. OMGOSH this lady is so so creative. Her ideas are amazing! Just wanted to share the link with those who love to celebrate Halloween. Bwahahahahahahahaaaaaaaa

NOT QUITE NIGELLA LINK

Halloween Invites .... BOO !!!!!!!

I know it has been ages since I last blogged, and there has been a lot going on but I just haven't had the time! Work has been incredibly busy - and now I'm on holidays nothing much is a priority except catching up with my family and friends. I'll update about some other things later on.

But I have done a little bit of scrapping! Yes scrapping at home. Not work! It's been fun actually hehe.

I've made my Halloween Invitations - I'm thinking I might print some out for the boys to give out to their school friends though. It's all taking quite a while. I've done the invites mainly on the Cricut. Then the Cricut gave up on me last night. I think the blade is blunt. I rang Raqual at Chandon today and she came to my rescue. She was FANTASTIC! She offered me to come into the shop and cut the rest of my little pumpkins that needed doing. I need a new blade but will have to sit tight for a few days until Raqual's order arrives.

Thank You so much to you girls at Chandon for your help over the past few days. You've been awesome. Yes of course, I'll continue to nag for Halloween paper - cos I don't reckon Christmas paper does it for me LOL!!!!!!!

So here's a little peek at my invites. Will update soon - promise :)

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Tag This Hybrid Layout

Ok, I'm new to this "hybrid" thing lol. But that's what my layout was called at work.

So I LOVE this range that Clare Miller did (see the link to Clare's blog on my blog list) ... she's very talented. So when I heard our papers were going digi, Clare printed me a set up. I had been waiting for ages to have a play, and here's what I came up with. I love the vibrant blues and lime greens - they look HOT!

Only problem was I didn't have any photos to scrap with. And when my son Bailey chose this hoodie recently I had a lightbulb moment. So we took a few pics and the layout came together really easily. Quite a few other elements beside Kaisercraft here including Heidi Swapp.



I don't have anything else much to share. All I have been scrapping has been for the new Q2 Mag - just wait until you see all the papers the DT girls have designed. They are stunning. I'll leave it there, have a great weekend everyone x

Some Kaiser Q1 work .......

Lissy was good enough to take some photos of some of my work I did for the Q1 extras to go to CHA in July. So thanks for that Lis ;)

I love this little house album I have scrapped in Loire Valley (designed by Laine Fraser).
I have to give credit to Jane Jones for the roof - using a tool to create the little circles took me forever and I can't think of the name of them right now. Also the blinds - Jane gave me that idea too! I think they turned out really cute! So thanks Jane :)



I also did some work with Pennyroyale (Mikala Robinson Koss) ... oooh I love this paper collection. Firstly I made a simple little card for the Q1 Launch night and then I made this album for my niece Amy - I hope she likes it!





I also did a clear album and card in Pina Colada (Clare Miller). It was good to scrap some photos of our Thailand holiday ... I have so many (probably 2000+).

Another noodle box .........

Yea I'm on a roll I know hehe. I wanted to make a second one - for another special person having a birthday very soon! After all, if you make one, what's another one huh? Love the Garden Arabesque Paper Collection by Kaisercraft. I even used some of my Heidi Swapp stash that I bought when I went to Heidi's Workshop in December last. It's just so pretty, soft, feminine ... and love the deep purple in this range too! It's so striking but still has warmth.

Pssttt ... I still have to buy the chocolates to fill it ... got to get special ones for this person. She has a favourite ;)

Birthday Cupcakes for my sister

A few weeks ago it was my sister's birthday. I couldn't catch up with her on her special day - but she was so sweet, she invited us to her home for lunch on the Sunday following her birthday. I wanted to make her a cake of some sort, and the big thing at the moment is cupcakes. For some reasons, and my intentions were all good, things didn't go to plan as I ran out of time and my cakes were not as I had originally planned in my mind.

The cakes themselves spilled up over the tops of the cake pans ... ugh! Anyway I pipped icing on top and they looked ok. My sister was very happy with them.

A gift for a friend ...

Finally I have sat and made something for myself at home. It was nice and relaxing. I've been sick for 10 days now, and to be honest, I'm thinking I'm at the end of it now. Because I am over it. Being in the house for 10 days has been yuck to say the least, with work in between.

Anyway, a very special friend of mine is having a birthday next weekend - well the actual day is during this week but I'm pretty sure she doesn't read my blog so I feel safe enough to post my noodle box I made for her on here. It's really simple, as I don't have a lot of energy and wanted to get this done.

I won't say what is inside the tall box - as that is her gift, and if she did come and read my post well at least she won't know what it is. But don't you love the wrapping paper? I think it would make the most gorgeous scrap paper !!!

My boys are both well and my husband Craig is going away for the whole week to Queensland, so I will be on my own.

Hope you are all well and thanks for the lovely emails I have been receiving and my facebook messages. It's lovely to know you have been thinking of me :)

Little Ugg Boots left behind

Well Cam has gone on camp today to Sovereign Hill in Ballarat for three days. I felt a little bit sad - not about the fact that he won't manage or anything, but just typical Mum things.

He had to be at school at 7am this morning. The bus was leaving from school at 7.30am, and they were to arrive at Sovereign Hill, get changed into olden days costume and attend school as they did in the old days. And to quote Cameron they had to say "Yes Sir" etc hehe. Quite funny.

Even lunches had to be wrapped in "paper" ... no glad wrap or zip lock bags. It was all about authenticity and as much as I grumbled, as I type this post - I guess it is a great experience for the children to make it as realistic as possible.

Anyway, after Craig and Cam left this morning, and I closed the back door, I turned around to see his little ugg boots sitting on the floor near the table neatly. It made me miss him even more.

I hope he has an amazing time. And I really look forward to his return and hearing about his adventures.

Kaisercraft Q1 Layouts

Finally, finally I can post my layouts from the new Q1 ranges of papers.
Lots of you may have already seen the papers. I won't go into the range names as yet, because there are officially 8 more days until the official release. But, at work, we've been told we are allowed to post them on our blogs - yahoo!

So here they are, after many long months of working! Hope you like them. So love everything about our new papers.

Thanks for those who stop by (as always) and leave messages of support and encouragement! xx

A layout I finished a week ago ...

Just love these photos of Jane taken when I visited for her 41st (*coughs) birthday in April. They were taken at Circular Quay ... I know, she looks gorgeous. I did edit them a little bit because on one of the pics there was a pram coming out of Jane's head LOL. So now that I have completed my Photoshop Course, I have learnt enough to know how to use the cloning tool ;)

As some of you may know, Jane is going through another rough patch in her life. I'm hoping everyone could say a little prayer and kind thought in your dreams tonight. And a special little thought for little Scubby the dog. *woof woof Scubby*

A few cards to share

I made a few cards over the weekend. I just wanted to say "Just Because" to a couple of girls - who made my week. They should receive them today hopefully, and they aren't regular visitors are my blog so I think the share should be safe!

Hope you all have a great day and lovely week. Thanks to all of you who pop in and leave me messages ... xx