TODAY'S STORY ~ CSI CHALLENGE #89

Evening all,

I wanted to share with you the challenge over at CSI  at the moment, you still have a couple of days before the new challenge starts. I really liked the colour palette in this one and seeing I have not long purchased Pan Pastels in the colours I had to do it :) and there is a fab sketch to go along with the challenge

My evidence I have used animal accents ~ the little birds whispering into Amelia's ear. The big orange button is from the ChipChopShop . Trim and charm from Craftqueen

Book Pages ~ I have ripped out a piece that has Amelia written on it. I had fun playing with PanPastels, Gelato's  and mists ( a bit of everything) the leaf texture is from a new Di Wakley mask I have from Craftqueen

I embossed the chippy flourish with my new Zing embossing powders & I love my flair buttons I received from
 Studio Fourteen40 during the week and couldn't wait to use them. You can find them on facebook

I have used another Di Wakley mask from Craftqueen for the Chevron Patten

Testimony ~ I have written on a journal tag and slid it in beside the photo about my GD's quirky story telling ~
You love to tell a good story, our little drama queen. You tell a story with such enthusiasm & expression. You are a delight. Don't ever change our Beautiful Girl

The cool chain was in a RAK from Karen Shady so thank you Karen. And I have used washi tape from Craftqeen down one side and a little bit on the bottom.
Pop over to CSI and check out the DT amazing takes on the challenge. Always lots of inspiration.
And please join us at CMS for a fab colour challenge and to use texture ( all the stuff I love) you still have until the end of the month.
Time for bed for me, have not been well all day, no doubt I will be fighting fit for work tomorrow, well here's hoping
Love and Peace
Mary x

123 CHALLENGE AND CLASS LAYOUT

Evening on this rainy day here. The layout I would like to share is for my class on the weekend & it fits the criteria for the challenge over at 123 Challenge Blog so I am entering it in the challenge 

A lovely challenge , so pop over and join in

Gorgeous flowers , thanks Kim, for the lovely white flowers . Pink flowers and satin seam binding from Craftqueen. I have added the word sweet which is part of the criteria

I have used perfect pearls around the outside of the weaved Patter  Paper ( my class is going to love me with the weaving )

Some hearts

The photo is of my beautiful Grand Daughter and was taken by RSVP Photography Dubbo at an Eisteddfod 

Don't forget about the challenges at Orange Paperie and ColorMeScrappy

My photo for you today is of the fog here today

Love and Peace

Mary

JOURNEY ~ NEW CHALLENGE AT COLORMESCRAPPY

Hi all
Well being the 15th of the month means a new challenge at ColorMeScrappy  and the new colour palette is 

and the twist is to use texture ... that's not a problem, love texture :)

 I made the journey bottle top , used my new mask & Prima stamps from Craftqueen 

Some plasters tape , which is great for adding texture, some canvas that has been soaked in coffee and the coffee rings , well I was actually having a cup of coffee and thought why not put the base of the takeaway coffee cup into the lid and stamp my paper :) 

The PP is Bo Bunny

The tag in the side contains the journalling which says ~

When I look at this photo it makes me feel a little sad. After having a fall & being 94 & a fading memory Mum had to go into a nursing home. On this day I took Mum for a drive to get her out and to some nice sights. Mum's mobility was also getting worse, so trips down town etc were no longer an option. Although I was doing my best I could not help but feel her sense of sadness of losing her independence and longing to go home.

So have a go at the great colour palette and playing with texture. Love to see your take on the challenge

Also being the 15th Jo and Kim have added their beautiful layouts to the Orange Paperie Challenge. Pop over and have a look see and join in with the beautiful moodboard for inspiration.

Have a great week. Weekends go way to fast :(

I will leave you with a touch of Spring

Love and Peace 

 Mary x

MY DAD

Hi all,

Just wanted to share with you a couple of layouts I did of my Dad.
The first is one for a challenge over at Home and Scrapped

This was taken at the Borenore Tennis Courts just down the road from our house. From memory we were having a working bee  on this day. We spent many a Sunday playing tennis and enjoying the amazing afternoon teas.

Tiny twine, braid and Cobweb ribbon are from Craftqueen

 

The windmill is Kaiser from Marally Craft which I have inked and used stickles & smooch ( we actually had a windmill in the yard at home growing up) The Cherished Memories is a Kaiser word stamp.

My other layout is one I did for my Saturday Class

I used a new Die Cut  and have used the brick mask , influenced by the brick wall in the photo. I have used Kaiser Seers and Sons Range of PP and collectibles

some of my mothers old twine

Made a little tie banner

And for some reason I left out the A in Dad's name , which I have since rectified .

Thanks for popping by, not long till the weekend :) Hope it is a good one for everyone

Love and Peace 

Mary x

CSI #88 ~ I WISH I HAD A PIRATE SUIT

Hello
The new Case File is up at CSI  

My Evidence - Clock ~ I have used washi tape with clocks on it and a die cut with clocks

Book Pages ~ I have torn pages from a story book and used Gelato's and mists and paint over them and the background
Frame - I had these negative's from a die cut so used them to frame my photo ( Never throw anything away )
Testimony ~ I have journalled on the tag that is slid in behind the photo in bullet form.'

• You were loving Pirates
• I gave you this Book " I wish I had a Pirate Suit"
• It used to be your Dad's book
• You went home with it tucked under your arm
• I love you to the stars and back

Tiny twine and braid and little gold circle embellishments ( Pirates gold arrrrrh ) are from Craftqueen

Thank you for taking the time to call by and don't forget we would love to see you join in on the challenges at Orange Paperie and ColorMeScrappy

Love and Peace
Mary x

HOW DO YOU SPELL LOVE ~ CHALLENGE AT HOME AND SCRAPPED

Afternoon on this glorious spring day. Over at Home & Scrapped one of the challenges is to use a Disney Quote. I have used one from Winne The Pooh 

Now Lizzy I know I stated that I don't like scrapping with Purple and since saying that I have done two layouts , but it is more crimson , right ? But I just loved this Bo Bunny pattern paper, the soft water colour effect really appealed to me

I have use a Fancy that die and a Spellbinder die and made my flower from a dress pattern. The brad is Teresa Collins. the Satin Seam binding is from Tattered Inspirations . The photo corner is a PinkPaislee Artisan Element.

The arrows are also dress making pattern, I have used sparkle Modge podge to adhere them.

I have added some punched edging as well.
I have journalled on the tag tucked in the side of the photo. 
The journalling documents that it was Jedd's 9th Birthday Party at the Adventure playground. It was the first Birthday that he invited Children from school. His Mum made the most amazing Mario Kart cake and a good day was had by all.
Hope you are enjoying this gorgeous weather. Slow down weekend! A couple of photo's I took on our walk this morning

Love and Peace 
Mary

CSI CHALLENGE #87 ~ MEMORIES OF PATMOS

Evening all,
I had a little trip to Bathurst during the week and of course had to do a bit of scrapping shopping and picked up the most gorgeous Bo Bunny papers and I have been busting to use them. So the challenge over at CSI was the perfect opportunity 

 Evidence ~ Flag (I have used a little Greek flag) Sandra  those little flags did come in handy ;)
Arrows, Sticker Word, Travel Accents.
Testimony ~To write about a trip, spread journalling around the page.  

My little Greek flag with bakers twine
Plaster's tape is so good for adding texture, I have brushed Gesso over it and around my photo

To add Pink to the layout I have used Shimmerz from Scrapfriends with a stencil (Free with Australian Scrapbook Magazine this month) The  Braid and trims are from Craftqueen The doily I have cut up is from the ChipChopShop

I also brushed the pink Shimmerz over the Artisian word and stars

We truly were blessed to be able to spend time on this beautiful Island with the most beautiful people.
Thank you for calling by . Don't forget to join us at Orange Paperie and ColorMeScrappy. Hope your weekend is super duper fabulous
Love and Peace 
Mary