Love you to the stars and back - Scrap365

So I was feeling totally inspired the other day and had a chance to create something 'just because'. Doesn't happen often these days! I saw this month's sketch challenge on the Scrap365 blog and was quite taken by it.

These pics of my hubby and I were taken by my little sausage - all two years of age.
He drives me crazy at times - I guess after so long together, we both have habits that drive the other nuts! But he's still my nutcase ratbag.

I just got those AC 'Kitten' alphas the other day... aren't they fab! You can get them in store now (along with heaps of other cool stuff!) at Sassy Scrappers. There are also a couple Greatest View flair in the mix :)

My journalling to my husband is hidden under the second row of photos.

Stars, stars, stars... This Pink Paislee paper stole my heart the minute I saw it. I've backed the die cuts with a mix of patterned paper and glitter card stock and then embellished with as many stars I could find in my stash, including some too cute tiny confetti rubons by Heidi Swapp (fast becoming product du jour for me!)

The challenge ends on the 13th December if you'd like to have a go. This is the sketch:

Thank you for stopping by!

25 December Days album progress

Just the other day I was thinking to myself, sheesh it's nearly December, and all of a sudden I'm ankle deep already! Merry making is in full swing on the Sassy Scrappers blog today as we continue our album tutorial. Don't forget, it's not too late to start! If you are toying with the idea, be brave and check out the kit all ready to go home with you ;)

You can hop over for more info and lots of pics.

Have a fabulous Friday!

Jingle All the Way - OUAS December

Happy December!

A weekend of camping has blown away (literally - the weather was rough for the most part!) the cobwebs and I am looking forward to a month full of frivolities!

This month sees my last post for Once Upon a Sketch. It was my first ever DT position and it's with mixed emotions that I say good bye and look forward to seeing the fresh new faces and creations of the amazing team for 2014. Good luck girls!

December's challenge

Journalling Theme: "My favorite month"


I love the magic of December and all that goes along with it! This layout was created with the very awesome 12x12 'Believe' paper pad we were given at Heidi's class. Love, love it! If you are looking for more of this Christmas line, Sassy Scrappers has had a delivery of more goodies, so pop into the shop and treat yourself!


So many things to love about Christmas time! I remember seeing these Pink Paislee chipboard embellishments a bit after the rush last year, so I bought them and squirrelled them away until now, lol. My Epiphany tool has to be a new favourite toy for sure! I love how you can create custom creations for any project.

The 'Believe' ephemera pack is the bomb! An awesome mix of clear, vellum and paper die cuts. I've paired them with some mixed embellies... sequins, stamping, epoxy buttons and vellum cuts I've made on my Silhouette.

You are free to interpret our theme any way you like but please make sure your layout is based on the sketch below and includes some journalling (hidden journalling is fine)



You have until midnight December 25th Australian Eastern Standard Time to enter.

Thank you for popping in!

25 December Days mini album

Hello and Festive greetings!

My little mind is well and truly awash with Christmas cheer, as today marks the first day of my
'25 December Days' mini album tutorial on the Sassy Scrappers blog.

Olga and I have worked closely to put together a fabulous kit, jammed full of wonderful 

goodies to help you complete this keepsake. 

For more information, you can pop over to the shop. This album would make a fab project for yourself or a wonderful present for special crafty someone!

Have a fabulous weekend!

Cool Customers - 123 Challenge Blog November

Posting to my Facebook page can be a right pain in the bum sometimes!

Unable to link to the 123 Challenge blog (and giving up before I threw a tantrum) I'd like to share my DT example for this month's challenge

The prompts this month are: teal; 'cool' and stamping

There has been so much going on lately, I'm glad I didn't forget to post this as I've been looking forward to sharing it.



Title is a mix of silhouette cuts (glitter... love!) some cheeky stamps and alphas

I have inverted the colours of the photo I've used and repeated them multiple times with one black and white. They have been sewn down on top of a background of gesso and mixed stamping. 

The last photo has been made into a pocket by not applying any adhesive to the top of it. It holds my journalling.

It's been a fun challenge, getting to use loads of stamps on one layout - I'm keen to try this a bit more!

*You have until 11.59pm 30th November to link your entries. I've said it before but please remember that your entries CAN NOT be used for any other Challenges, it must be created solely for this site and challenge...

Thank you for stopping by x

Daddy Love - Sassy Scrappers

Hello again!

Another little share today on the Sassy blog using Crate's Close Knit which is in store now. Such a pretty line with so many heartfelt sentiments.

Some close ups and more info here...

Thanks for visiting and a hearty welcome to new followers :)