2 more layouts and a giveaway!

So previously I mentioned I am a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator (and initially this blog was going to be solely for that purpose...hence the name...lol) anyway last week I did a workshop and we made these cute little "gingerbread houses" out of chipboard and a pattern I made up myself...

Well I have one kit left if anyone would like it I am giving it away...just leave me a comment and depending on how many responses I get I will draw the person out if a hat...It will be really embarrasing if I get no responses but hey ...the kit is just sitting there collecting dust so I thought I would put it out there ...not that I think I get many visitors to my blog...lol.

"Close" is the layout I created using Scrapbook Savvy's Monthly Store Competition . The sketch can be seen here...

There is a focal frame around the sketch but I used a scalloped semi-circle instead to frame my main photo...

The paper is French Kitchen and the back of MM Noteworthy paper. I have used True Friend Stampin' Up! stamp set for the leaves in the flower clusters and BG White Chocolate alphas ...a bit of handstitching and transparency and whalah!

"party gal" is a layout using monthly sketch challenge over on Bons Scraps...

I wasn't to sure about this one either as it was very sparse and no patterned paper indicated (which I stayed true to)...so I went with some stamped flourishes (kelly panachi) and simple colour scheme to use the photos as the focus.

I am really happy with this the only thing I am not sure about is the lack of journaling...but I have other layouts from the day and I guess cutting the cake is self-explanitory?

Couple of last minute challenges

This is the sketch for Annas Craft Cupboard...

The photo is of Ashton holding my gorgeous nephews, Remi and Will (who are now 6 weeks) at 2 weeks old. I found this old KI paper and thought it was perfect and talking use your stash check out the "plate" I have had that hanging around my stash for 4 years ...lol

"you are beautiful" is another one of the challenges over on Scrapbook Savvy this one is for Renee C's Product/Technique Challenge ...So the challenge this month is to use lots of glitter in a design on the background of your layout.

Now I have use Glimmermist rather than glitter powder as such as I thought it lent itself better to the look of the layout. All the flowers are glitzed and the background "grunge" is also sparkly ( a bit hard to see on the photo :() The Grungy look is made with a Stampin' Up! roller stamp...

I have also altered the Whiter chocolate Chip BG alphas with the "friendly" backround stamp from Stampin' Up! loving this stamp...it is getting a real work out lately...

I have handcut and made my flowers out of old music paper I found in my stash whilst tidying up and I have used the heshian flower out of the kit that I won on Leah Fungs blog.

"Sweet Princess" is a layout I have done using up scraps from Mel...I scrapped at her place on Thursday and had serious scrap envy... even just browsing through her scraps box... the rubons are 2scoops.

I love this photo of my beautiful girl she looks so cheeky with her tongue half out...

Roadmaps and Savvy Scraplift

This layouts is for Mel's Savvy Scraplift over on Scrapbook Savvy... i absolutely love this layout design it is one of my favourites and I am sure I will be using it again and again.

The papers on "beach treasures" are really old Autumn Leaves and I have altered the flowers with the "friendly" Stampin' Up! Background stamp which has a typeface design...I love it.

The photos are of Eve and Ashton on the beach at Bicheno building sand walls and decorating them with the treasures (shells) they had found. It never ceases to amaze me how kids can make fun out of next to nothing.

This month Aussie Pub Calls Roadmaps Sketch was fabulous...loved the multiphoto aspect and this is what I came up with.

The photos were taken at Robs Work Family Fun Day @ Westpac and the kids had a ball especially Evie.

Papers are Tinkering Ink and Hambly and I altered the flowers with a Label Tulip honeycomb stamp.

Loving the pink and red combination at the moment and they say it doesn't go...pfft!

A Couple of layouts

Did you know Wicked Princess Kits have a monthly Sketch? This is their first and you don't have to use the kit products to enter...

For "concentration" I have used Cosmo Cricket papers and the Alphas are my new favourite Basic Grey...

I have altered the Green tara flowers with the "friendly" background stamp from Stampin' Up! and I have to say it is my new favourite as it is a type face font...

Sketches!{by Tamara} #72 ...

This one is a flip of the sketch and I have used photos from my 34th birthday...and SEI scraps courtesy of Melissa...

Don't the kids look just adorable in the photos...funny how birthdays make kids so excited...

Stuck! #65

This month I am trying to do a bit more variation so sketches are coming in really handy for me...here is my take on the Stuck! Sketch #65...


"Who ate all the pies" was our catch phrase for the cricketers as those whites are not the most flattering of sports gear...


So this photo with Ash and Rob wearing there floppy hats and sunglasses reminded me of that hence the title...(don't you hate those title that are obviously a private joke...I always wonder!!!)


The papers are scenic route scraps from Melissa H...cheers ...love papers I would not usually buy myself and it has made for a really different layout for me...


And on the topic of Mel...she has completely revamped the "scrap the girls" challenge blog and has a CT call at the moment...I am on the team so go check it out ...first challenge coming soon...

Sketches! {by Tamara} #71

This weeks layout sketch over on Sketches! {by Tamara} was a double ...but as you know I don't do doubles so I made mine a single version...





The photos are of Myself, Kells and Wendy when we had our faces painted at Ashtons 4th Birthday party in September...of course it was a photo opportunity...

The papers are Love Elsie, and an ancient BG...I have altered the flowers (bit hard to see) with a Stampin Up background stamp called "Friendly" and it is a type face look ...I love it ...my new favourite thing...

Picked the little tickets up at paperific and the alphas were courtesy of Emma...cheers babe!

a couple of Savvy Challenges

Julie's Word It Up Challenge is "LIKE PEAS AND CARROTS"...basically you had to have a go at scrapping about a relationship between something or someone and share the story of how alike and yet different they/it is.

So I have done a layout about how simular my 2 are in looks, personality and how close they are...but they are still different enough to annoy each other at times...

Sarah's Random Challenge this month is make it Edgy...that is use a decorative edge (at least 1) on your layout...easy enough to do I think...

So here is my take...I used WeR papers and an old photo of my hoot and babygirl fast asleep on the couch.

The cluster is mostly swap as I am trying to use them seeing as I join in on them...

The title Solid Gone is a Longman saying...

Mysticals Jingle All the Way

Do you want a hamper scrapping goodies delivered to your door before Christmas??? if the answer is YES, head on to Mystical Scrapbooks Jingle All the Way Contest!!! Each Monday 2 challenges will be posted and due the following Sunday. You must submit both layouts to be in the running for the prize. Don't fear though, these will be easy enough to complete. Go to the site to learn about this fab contest! And winners... Yup because there will be 3 winners and they will a receive a hamper of Scrapping Goodies right before Christmas!!! Really hope to see you all there! This is Open to International Scrappers too!

My first challenge is up for this week and it is a sketch...so easy enough ...only other criteria is journal about a Christmas tradition and use Christmas photos...Here is my example layout for the sketch

November Puzzle Sketches

Puzzles Sketches this month was a little on the challenging side for me...but here is my take on the pieces...

The photos are from this years Easter egg hunt.

The papers are BG Urban Prairie ( a new fav). This is a colour combo I have never scrapped before and have to say I love it.

Here is a close up of the cluster...the button flower was from a Swap ...not sure who made it but if you are browsing leave a comment and claim kuddos for your work...lol

Sketches! {by Tamara} #69

Here is my take on the Sketches! {by Tamara} #69...

The sketch was a lot more spaced out but I found I needed to cluster all the elements on the page to create a page that was more my style.

To create the flowers I used the Stampin' Up! Script Background stamp and Stazon on buff reflex copy paper. I then spritzed them with grafite glimmer mist and scraunched them up. Think they turned out quite well...

The flourish is glazed with waratah Opals...one of my favourite products too...
The flowers on the page are inspired by Donna Salazar from the videos on Leah Desktop Dictionary.


And you will never guess I left a comment on her blog and I won a prize pack random draw ...how cool is that. Love the blog check it out ...the girls are ubertalented and very fun to watch.

October Crafting in Style Sketch - whoops

Better late than never here is one of Ashtons Birthday layouts using the Cisters Monthly Sketch...

The cake was Four Arms from Ben Ten Cartoon and took 2 hours to make ...but one very happy 4 year old.

November White With 1

White with 1 Criteria this month is:

White

Lime

Scallops

Be sure to pop over and check out the girls layouts they are very inspiring. Lots of great prizes this month so be sure to enter a layout.

Here is my example...photos taken by Kells...

Also the new swap has been posted on the blog and this months colour is RED ...yay my favourite so be sure to sign up if you are interested in participating.

Sketches! by Tamara #68

Here is this weeks layout for Sketches! by Tamara # 68. I have flipped the sketch and gone for a summery feel to accommodate the swirls in the sketch.

These photos are of my DH and Son last summer when he was still no very water confident. The older boy featured is our neighbor. the Owl was from a swap created by Natalie Rayner...cheers Nat.

Have used some more really old BG papers...as I am on a scrap stash spring clean atm...lol

Challenges on Savvy

Sara's Random Challenge this month was to use up some of your bracket shape stash.

"mums girl" is the layout I created using my Jenni Bowlin JB's and Bracket Paper.

I love this photo as Eve is a real Daddys girls so when I get showered with affection it is cherished...

Mel's Savvy Scraplift this month was inspired by a layout created by my sis Wendy Smith. I stayed pretty true to the origional only mine is girly version.

Papers are the new Urban Prairie a fav of mine. There is also a few swap items featured so thanks to those girls that made them for me.


Savvy's Monthly Store Competition this month was another Becky Fleck Pagemap.
Here is my take on it...

Not yet journaled on the layout as I want to capture Eve's words about how precious Digby is to her.

Butterflies are from a swap courtesy of Kells