It's me...TD

Week 197 at Nuts about Sketches

2012-01-24T19:04:00.001+11:00

Have you seen it yet?

and my example using some fabulous pics courtesy of my gorgeous friend Lone *mwah*, thank you ever so much

Thanks for stopping by

Deb ♥

Sketches in Thyme #67

2012-01-22T21:30:00.001+11:00

Sorry, I have been away for the weekend and have only just got back home, so I am a tad late showing Sketch #67 from Sketches in Thyme :(

Its a two-pager, yah

Thanks for stopping by
Deb ♥

Guest DT at Paper Thrills

2012-01-19T16:03:00.002+11:00

My first layout as a Guest DT at Paper Thrills is up - Challenge #43 - create a page using no embellishments and lots of pics!!

Wow. What a challenge, but as I have 100,000, lol, sport pics I was able to do this one quite easily.

An extra part to the challenge was to incorporate hidden journalling, which I managed to do as well!!

I printed 12 5cmx8cm pics onto a sheet of A4 photo paper and cut them into strips. The middle strip I mounted onto red cardstock and created a fold so that I could attach a team photo to the layout and the hidden journalling.

My next Paper Thrills challenge layout will be online on 31st January. In the mean time why not pop on over and have a go!!

Deb ♥

Sketch #196 at Nuts about Sketches

2012-01-17T22:36:00.004+11:00

Shawn has produced another pearler of a sketch at Nuts about Sketches.

Why not head on over to see what the very talented DT has produced with this sketch

Again, I have used papers from the fabulous Boys Rules kit.

Thanks for stopping by, please let me know you have been

Deb ♥

Sketch #66 at Sketches in Thyme

2012-01-13T09:27:00.002+11:00

Why not head on over to Sketches in Thyme and check out the Maven's interpretations of sketch #66

Have a great scrappy day

Deb ♥

Nuts about Sketches Sketch Team Search

2012-01-07T17:19:00.000+11:00

NAS Sketch Team Search

Deadline: January 31, 2012 at 11:00 p.m.

I am looking for dedicated design team members for a term running from March 2012 - August 2012.

You will be required to submit at the very least 2 out of 4 sketches per month. More often than not, the sketches are given to you 1- 1 1/2 months in advance. There's plenty of time to complete them. You only have to do one side of the two pagers, if that's what you desire. Also, if you want to submit an application JUST for Two Pagers, that's great! Each layout is due the Sunday before it gets posted.

Also, your layout MUST resemble the sketch. I have to be able to tell that you started using that week's sketch. You can flip it, add photos, change where the title goes, etc.

Each new DT member is required to promote this challenge blog wherever/whenever allowed.

Most of all, Have FUN!!!

If you feel you can meet these requirements, please submit a layout based on the sketch below, along with your information and links to any of your galleries to shawneerie17@yahoo.com no later than 11:00 p.m. on January 31. I look forward to seeing what you create :)

So, what do you think?

Fabulous sketch isnt it?

Go on, have a go - I know you want to

Deb ♥

December Winners

2012-01-06T07:17:00.000+11:00

and Sketch #65 is up at Sketches in Thyme. Why not head on over and have a look-see? You do need to see what the Mavens have done

Deb ♥

Scrapville January Pack

2012-01-03T17:38:00.002+11:00

is available. I am sure if you send Janet an email, she will accommodate you and your kit fetish, lol. There are also a limited number of Booster packs available if you purchase the Monthly Pack.

My Minds Eye - Fun Day

For the first Monthly Pack this year we are running with a Kraft pack from MME. A heavier cardstock with a rustic addition of black and a touch of cream makes for an interesting combination.

JANUARY MONTHLY PACK

Here we have some lovely bits to compliment this rustic pack, including your standard mix of black and white cardstock, 4 doublesided kraft patterned papers, black chip thickers, a vintage journal card, black lace trim, gold/black doubleface satin ribbon, a black crocheted flower and a sheet of dictionary paper.

JANUARY MONTHLY BOOSTER

In the Booster you can expect 2 doublesided kraft patterned papers, a sheet of cream cardstock, paper roses and a mixture of bling to add to the mix.

What do you think?

Here are my creations thus far:

Layout 1 - Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Broken China

Cuttlebug embossing folder - Clockworks

Marvin 3" scalloped circle punch

I used the Distress Ink on the distressed edges, on the embossed pp strips and on the scalloped circle punch. I then gathered the scalloped circle so that it didnt sit too flat on the layout to give dimension. I also used some Pinecone Versacolour over the broken china to grunge the blue down a bit.

Layout 2 - Versacolour - Pinecone

Stickles - Walnut Stain

Martha Stewart - Modern Garland Edge Punch

Again, all edges are distressed and inked with the Pinecone. The circles, as well as the title block from the Dictionary paper are also inked with Pinecone. The Walnut Stain Stickles was added to the Rosette for colour.

Card - Kindy Glitz - Crystallina

Martha Stewart - Modern Garland Edge Punch

A very simple card using left overs froom the kit. The Kindy GLitz was used on the black flowers for sparkle.

Please say hi and let me know what you think ☺

Deb ♥

Nuts about Sketches #194

2012-01-03T07:41:00.001+11:00

is up on the blog

And my creation:

I do hope all my scrappy friends had a fabulous new year celebration and I wish you all the happiest and safest 2012.

Cheers
Deb ♥

News

2011-12-31T10:01:00.000+11:00

I have been appointed to a six-month stint on the Scrapville CT - yah me. Scrapville is a bricks and mortar store in Wodonga, Victoria, but who also place the current challenges on the blog for all to enter.

I have in front of me, the January kit which I will be creating with today and which will be shared at the release of the kit.

Please come on over and play along with the challenges and check out the inspiration from fellow CTers:

Sally Clark - returning CT
Claire Apostoloff
Anita Bownds
and me - yah :) :) :)

There is currently a Sketch challenge happening which closes at "Pumpkin Time" (midnight AEST 14 January 2012) for both a layout and a card

So, head on over and check it all out - cant wait to see you play there

Deb ♥

Woohoo....

2011-12-28T07:31:00.000+11:00

...I was selected to be a Guest Designer at Paper Thrills for January. I have 2 challenges to create for, the first one due on January 16. In the mean time, why not pop on over and check out the current challenge.

Thank you Jill - cant wait to get to work

Deb ♥

Nuts About Sketches #193

2011-12-27T12:46:00.000+11:00

is up and is a fabulous 2 pager :) Check out the DT examples.

I used some lovely Kaiser pp's and diecuts.

Thanks for stopping by

Deb ♥

Bird is the Word

2011-12-27T08:57:00.000+11:00

I decided to do the challenge at Bird is the Word, so here is my layout with the latest December challenge word: Wonder

Thanks to JJ Sobey for the inspiration using the fabulous December Big Boys kit from Boys Rules Scrapbook Kits

Thanks for stopping on by

Deb ♥

Just because...

2011-12-26T15:32:00.001+11:00

I wanted to, lol

I used the sensational kit from Boys Rule Scrapbook Kits - these kits that Laura-Lee puts together are mag-nif-i-cent!! You really should check them out. Cant wait to see what is in store for January

Till next time,

Deb ♥

PS: Not too long now for my special announcement

From me to you

2011-12-24T22:36:00.001+11:00

Stay safe

Deb ♥

Thursday Takes #64

2011-12-24T07:49:00.000+11:00

is up and active at Sketches in Thyme

Do you love it as much as I do?

Again, I have put to use some of the goodies from the Boys Rules October kit.

Thanks for stopping on by.

I have some exciting news to share.......next month

Deb ♥

More Blog Candy

2011-12-23T17:08:00.002+11:00

You HAVE to check this out:

Blog Candy Celebration Giveaway!!!

Hi scrapbooking lovers.

Great news from ScrapFriends. We've started our blog where we'll publish latest news, stock arrivals and all other information related to scrapbooking. We are also going to run challenges and competitions.
To celebrate our opening we have a sweet candy for you. Not one, not two ... but three candies. Join and you can get them for free.

Here are the rules:

Become a visual Follower of our blog (if you don't have a blog, feel free use your Facebook/Twitter account)
Grab one of the photos below, and post about this giveaway on your own Blog, or Facebook/Twitter, or Social Network with a link back to here!
Please post your entry on your blog with a DIRECT LINK to your entry about this giveaway (not your blog) via "Add your link" button below before 23 p.m. EST on December 31.

{ You will not be able to enter by just linking your blog.}

{Entries which fail to observe the above will be removed and will not qualify for the prize draw.}

_________________________________________________________________________________
The winners will be identified via random selection from http://random.org and announced on January 1, 2012.

Good luck!

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2 sheets of handmade single sided paper

1 kraft design

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1 chip stickers Basic Grey "Be mine"

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3 clear stamps - "Favorite", "All my Love", "Cherish" from Heidi Swapp

2 shimmerz mist - Cotton Candy and Ivy League

1 ultra thick embossing crystals - Lava Black

3 glitters - blue, green, cherry

1 white chipboard set

2 designer pearls - Rose from Prima

5 ribbon trims

1 resin bird

some metal brads, buttons, tiny dices and pearl stamens

paper Flowers, Flowers, Flowers!!! and 3 handmade roses by ScrapFriends

Sweet Candy

10 sheets of our exclusive double sided paper

1 sheet of pre-mounted rubber stamps from Crafty Individuals

1 white chipboard set

1 designer pearls - Rose from Prima

3 ribbon trims

1 resin bird

some paper roses, leaves and pearl stamens

Candy

Punch Around the Page - Set Bubble Bath from Martha Stewart Crafts and Floral Spray

Here are the rules:

Become a visual Follower of our blog (if you don't have a blog, feel free use your Facebook/Twitter account)
Grab one of the photos above, and post about this giveaway on your own Blog, or Facebook/Twitter, or Social Network with a link back to here!
Please post your entry on your blog with a DIRECT LINK to your entry about this giveaway (not your blog) via button below before 23 p.m. EST on December 31.

{you can also post our button in your sidebar on your blog! Its located in our right sidebar}

{Entries which fail to observe the above will be removed and will not qualify for the prize draw.}

_________________________________________________________________________________
The winners will be identified via random selection from http://random.org and announced on January 1, 2012.

Blog Candy

2011-12-21T19:56:00.002+11:00

Woohoo, the uber generous and uber talented Pamela is having a Blog Candy giveaway here

From Pamela's blog:

Well thanks for stopping in today! And I wanted to offer a giveaway. Think of it as a Christmas present for one lucky reader. :)

Here's the giveaway up for grabs:

It's a bunch of papers and die cuts from The ScrapCake! I love love love their papers, and I just know you will too!!! And I know they can be harder to find, especially here in the States. So now is your chance to grab them...and for free! :)

And here's how you can win: Leave me a comment on this blog post. :) It's as simple as that.

I will also offer extra chances to win by doing the following:

If you are already a follower of my blog or have just become one, let me know. Just leave another comment on this blog post letting me know that you are a follower (old or new) and you will automatically be entered in for another chance at the giveaway.
Share this giveaway on a blog, facebook, or another website. Leave me another comment on this blog post with a link to where you shared it and you will automatically be entered in for another chance at the giveaway.

Best get over there and comment for a chance to win

Deb ♥

Nuts about Sketches #192

2011-12-20T19:00:00.000+11:00

is up on the Blog

Why not head on over and check out what the Designers have done with this:

I have used items from the simply fabulous December kit at Boys Rules

Till next time

Deb ♥

Sketches in Thyme

2011-12-18T07:31:00.001+11:00

Sketch #63 is up - yah.

What do you think?

Really looking forward to seeing what you all do with this sketch

Deb ♥

Week 191

2011-12-13T19:52:00.000+11:00

is up at Nuts about Sketches, and it is another awesome sketch by Shawn

And my example:

What do you think?

Deb ♥

Sketch #62

2011-12-09T22:49:00.000+11:00

is up at Sketches in Thyme - head on over and check out the inspiration from the Mavens :)

Deb ♥

Nuts about Sketches Week 190

2011-12-06T21:14:00.000+11:00

is up :)

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Struggled a bit with the consistency of the Perfect Pearls Mists, lol but I will get there. I was actually surprised that they showed up as well as they did on the black cardstock.

Thanks for stopping by - please say hi

Till next time

Deb ♥

December Kits from Boys Rule

2011-12-02T07:49:00.001+11:00

Dont they look sensational? Cant wait for my Big Boys Kit to arrive from Canada. If you want one, you had better be quick, they are nearly all gone. Here is the link to the shop

Deb ♥

Sketch 189

2011-11-29T07:46:00.002+11:00

is up at Nuts about Sketches. You should really pop on over and check out the fabulous DT's examples. Unfortunately I have been quite busy with kids sport so didnt get this one done :(

Deb ♥

Thursday Takes #61

2011-11-25T12:24:00.000+11:00

at Sketches in Thyme.

This month the Sketches in Thyme crew have mixed it up a little and are providing a double page sketch instead of the Open Challenge. I would love to see what you all do with this:

Thanks for visiting - dont forget to leave me a note :)

Deb ♥

Week 188

2011-11-22T06:33:00.000+11:00

...is up at Nuts about Sketches, and this is another Shawn beauty!!

Again, I have used the Boys Rule Scrapbook Kit - sen-freakin-sational!! And... Laura-Lee has posted my Nov and Dec kits, yah :) And... wait till you see the December sneak peeks, woohoo

Till next time
Deb ♥

Once Upon A.....Sketch

2011-11-19T07:47:00.000+11:00

is having a giveaway on the blog. Wow, who wouldnt want to win this Melissa Frances goodness???

"Limited Edition Melissa Frances" Kit Contents (kit by Scrap That! - Canada's best kit club)

Envelopes and Tags Book

5th Avenue 6 X 6 Paper Pad

5th Avenue Sticker Book

5th Avenue Diecuts

2 Mini Envelopes and Tags

Trinkets & Baubles

Diamond Chandelier Drops

“Mom” Expressive Transfer

Vintage Architectural Molding Appliques

Crepe Paper - Light Blue, Pale Pink, Cream, Pastel Green

4 ZVA Pink Transition Mini Roses

6 ZVA Cream Mini Roses

Vintage Seam Binding

To be in the running:

All you need to do is:

1) Be or become a follower of our blog

2) post about this give away on your blog or Facebook page or wherever you like, together with this picture and a link back to us

3) Link your blog, or Facebook Page or wherever you posted about this giveaway on the bottom of this post using the Inlinkz button.

The details

* open worldwide

*you have 1 week from today - this giveaway will end on midnight Friday November 25th ( Australian Eastern Standard Time)

Good luck!

Toodle pop, off you go and be in the running, lol

Deb ♥

Sketch #60

2011-11-18T21:34:00.000+11:00

and my first as a Maven, is up at Sketches in Thyme

Don't think I will ever get sick of using those fabulous Simple Stories pp's and embellishments from the October Boys Rules Scrapbook Kit. Have I mentioned I cant wait to get Novembers and Decembers kits, lol.

Anyway, you really should head on over to Sketches in Thyme and check out the fabulous sketches - you know you want to :)

Deb ♥

Week 187

2011-11-15T07:08:00.001+11:00

is up at Nuts about Sketches

I used more from the awesome Boys Rules October kit; these Simple Stories pp's and embellishments are ab-so-lutely per-fect, lol. Thank you Laura-Lee ♥ And just look at the sneak peek for Dec, yum, yum :)

Okies, thats it from me now - catch you later

Deb ♥

Sketch #59

2011-11-11T10:06:00.000+11:00

is up at Sketches in Thyme

head on over to see it and grab some inspiration from the Mavens.

My first sketch layout is next week - looking forward to the reveal, lol.

Deb ♥

Toot, toot

2011-11-09T07:04:00.000+11:00

Sketches in Thyme have announced the new Mavens, along with some returning ones, and I made it!!!!!!!!

Thank you to Tiffany and the mavens for giving me the opportunity to strut my stuff at Sketches in Thyme - cant wait to get to work.

As a recap, this is the sketch we had to create with

and this was my layout:

Come join me at Sketches in Thyme for the fabulous sketches with tons of inspiration

♥ Deb

Week 186

2011-11-08T18:05:00.000+11:00

is up at Nuts about Sketches and it is another rippa of a sketch by the very talented Shawn :)

I used the September kit from Boys Rule Scrapbook Kits - Laura-Lee your kits rawk :)

Cant wait for my November and December kits - they are sure to be fan-bleeding-tastic.

Till next time

♥ Deb

Week 185

2011-11-04T19:55:00.000+11:00

is almost over at Nuts about Sketches. Have you been over to check out Shawn's fabulous sketches. I love that there are 2 pagers, and there are single pagers with multiple pics. So much variety.

So, what do you think?

I used some of the papers and bits from the fabulous Boys Rules Scrapbook kits - you must check them out. Laura-Lee does a magnificent job putting them together. Cant wait for my next supply to turn up from Canada :)

Busy weekend coming up, so not much scrapping until Monday (a public holiday down here :) )

Take care, and let me know you visited

♥ Deb

Oh Wow

2011-10-19T19:36:00.000+11:00

My kits arrived safely from Boys Rule Scrapbook Kits earlier this week, and I am so stoked with them. Laura-Lee has the most amazing kits.

Octobers kit: Perfect for all those sport pics I have

Septembers kit - so bright and fabulous, cant wait to get creative with it

Thanks for stopping by - dont forget to say hi

♥ Deb

Week 183

2011-10-18T21:41:00.000+11:00

...is up at Nuts about Sketches

I actually did an A4 size layout for my Home Renovations album

Thanks for stopping by, please dont forget to say hi

♥ Deb

The Studio Challenge

2011-10-11T21:06:00.000+11:00

I stumbled across this challenge blog recently and just had to have a go at the Oct 2 challenge:

Hi everyone it's Anna here with you for October! For this challenge I've created a colour pallet for you to create with, here it is:

Grey, pink and yellow, I love these colours together!

And my layout using this pallette

Thanks for visiting :)

♥ Deb

Nuts about Sketches Week 182

2011-10-11T07:18:00.000+11:00

The new sketch is up at Nuts about Sketches, and it is another pearler :)

I was a slacker this week and only did the left hand side, but loved how it came out

Wow, how Sam has grown - and changed. Sometimes I wish he was still still this gorgeous, and young.

Thanks for stopping by, please say hi :)

Deb xox

Nuts about Sketches Week 181

2011-10-05T22:12:00.000+11:00

The week 181 Sketch is up at Nuts about Sketches

And my example:

Another sporting layout - you must get sick of them, lol

Thanks for dropping by - please let me know you have been :)

Deb xox

Sketches in Thyme DT Call

2011-10-03T22:07:00.002+11:00

Sketches in Thyme are having a DT call.:

The 6 month term for our talented Mavens is drawing to a close, and while some will be staying on, we are looking for new members to join our Sketches in Thyme design team! If you enjoy creating layouts from sketches, partipating in blogs and motivating others to take part in fantastic challenges, this might be your chance to be a part of our fantastic Design Team! Your term would run November-April, and you would be asked to complete 2 layouts per month. If you would like a chance to be considered, here's what you need to do:

1-Create a new layout based on our sketch below.

2-Post about our DT call on your blog, along with your take on our sketch.

3-Leave a comment here telling us that you would like to be considered for the DT, along with a link to your blog post!

And my example:

So, who is going to give it a go? I am :)

Cheers

Deb xox

Nuts about Sketches

2011-09-28T17:18:00.001+10:00

Sketch 180 is up at Nuts about Sketches

I completed this one but only the left hand side:

How about you have a go?

Deb xox

Sketches in Thyme

2011-09-25T19:02:00.000+10:00

The third challenge for the month at Sketches in Thyme is an open challenge whereby you source a sketch from anywhere.

I used this sketch from My Creative Sketches

and created this layout:

It is a pic of mum and dad way back. I have used a piece of Pink Paislee Mistables paper, misted with Black Cherry Glimmermist, and then topped off with a heavy dollop of Old Lace :). The pp's are all FabScraps High Tea range.

Thanks so much for visiting.

Deb xox

Nuts about Sketches #179

2011-09-20T17:53:00.000+10:00

Sketch #179 is up at Nuts about Sketches:

Head on over and check out what the other DT gals did with it - inspirational to say the least.

Thanks for stopping by :)

Deb xoxo

Nuts about Sketches #178

2011-09-14T07:31:00.000+10:00

The second sketch for September, and mine as a DT member, is up at Nuts about Sketches. Its a double pager, and guess what, I did both sides, lol

I'm getting better with the scanner :).

Thanks for dropping by, please leave me a note that you did so

Deb xoxo

Sketches in Thyme

2011-09-12T21:49:00.001+10:00

The first Challenge for September is up at Sketches in Thyme, Sketch #55 and it is a beauty

And my creation:

Loved the sketch, and loved how my layout of Sam at training turned out.

Till next time, thanks for dropping by

Deb xoxo

My Creative Sketches

2011-09-11T14:01:00.000+10:00

Sketch #1 is up at My Creative Sketches, and it is a beauty:

And my example:

Getting better with the scanner - slowly :) Just have to work out what went wrong with the bottom right hand corner.

Anyway, thanks for stopping by :)

Deb xoxo

Nuts About Sketches

2011-09-07T08:10:00.000+10:00

Sketch no 177 is up at Nuts about Sketches, and I am sooooo excited because this is my first layout for the NaS DT :)

The Sketch we had to use:

And my example:

I hope to have mastered the new scanner before I need to post my next example.

I have used some of the fabulous Best Creations glitter pp on the layout - not that you can tell, lol, and slao some Pink Paislee Mistables alpha's - again unnoticable :(

Hope to get some September challenges done from around the traps, but we will see, wont we??

Till next time - happy scrapping

Deb xox

Lasting Memories #52

2011-08-29T22:56:00.000+10:00

Challenge #52 at Lasting Memories, and part of the DT call, was all about "Secret" ideas!! Do you hide your journaling, maybe hide one photo under another or sneak a little journal tag under that fold?

Well, I'm not much of a *secret* gal, so the only thing I could come up with was that I cut out the middle sections of my pp layers, especially if it is a pp that I love, so that I can use it on something else. I also cut out the middle of the background cardstock cos you never know when you will need a little bit for another project.

So, that is the best I could come up with - hope its enough

Deb xoxox

Little Shop Of Sketches

2011-08-29T22:35:00.000+10:00

Sketch #92 is up at Little Shop of Sketches, and is a beauty.

And my version:

I am so sorry for the quality of the scan - I am still getting used to the new scanner and cant seem to get it right at the moments, but I will persevere and no doubt get there :)

Thanks so much for visiting

Deb xoxo

Sketches in Thyme Open Challenge

2011-08-28T16:26:00.000+10:00

The final challenge for August, and my last as Guest Maven, is up at Sketches in Thyme. The final challenge in the month is always an open challenge whereby you can use any sketch you have found anywhere. How about giving it a go??

I chose this sketch from Jana Eubank

Thank you so much to Tiffany and the Mavens for having me as Guest Designer for August. I love working with SiT sketches so it wasnt too hard a job for me :)

Looking forward to seeing what you all come up with

Deb xoxo

Lasting Memories #51

2011-08-24T22:53:00.000+10:00

Challenge #51 at Lasting Memories is to try something new and go a little out of your comfort zone. Maybe try a new technique (you can find some great ones on YouTube) or try a new product that you've been wanting to try and be sure to leave a comment on what you tried AND what you thought about it!!

Well, I got my hands on some of the new Pink Paislee Mistables - pp, diecut tags and muslin scallop ribbons. Wow, is this stuff gorgeous - and doesnt it smell?!?!

This is what I came up with:

I inked the mistables pp in Tim Holtz Stormy Sky (blue) and Antique Linen. The scalloped muslin I glimmermisted in Old Lace and Denim Blue, and the diecut tag I inked with Versafine Vintage Sepia. Absolutely loved how everything worked out. Trust me when I tell you it looks so much better in real life (I am still getting used to my new printer/scanner)

This challenge is also part of the DT call at Lasting Memories - so wish me luck.

Back soon with some more of the mistables :)

Deb xox