A scraplift of a scraplift ...

... in the pages of my newest most fav magazine (Scrapbook Trends) I found this bright, fun layout by Kelly Goree ... isn't it cool!


So at scrap camp I came across these photo in my pile naturally the above layout came to mind. So here is my scraplift of Kelly's layout ...

I love the way it turned out! So last week when it came time to scrap some of my photos from Kelly Tarltons in Auckland, I decided to use the same idea for a layout, just changed abit so I could add more photos on the one page ...

Another Auckland trip layout below, the Zoo. Found a cool layout by Jana Eubank (in TwoPeas gallery) and loved the idea of all the photos together in a band across the middle of the layout. Am on the look out for some chipboard animals as think this would finish the layout off, but in the meantime I am happy with how it came together.

And to finish off another layout I did last week of my Emma, scraplifted my own layout for this one (the 'Fly' layout from an earlier post). Love the funny things she comes out with, this day it was "Look Mum, I'm a flower growing in the sandpit" ...

I have my first DT box of goodies from SBO and am working on some layouts for the big reveal next week. Keep your eyes on the SBO forum and blog from the 1st June as there are looks of challenges, techniques and other fun stuff happening with the new huge DT on board!

NEW and news ...

I took me a while to come to a decision about my word for the year ... but after reflecting on this post I decided the most appropriate word was 'NEW'. 2010 is of course the start of a new decade, it was a new stage for us as a family with both children now at school and I was ready for some new challenges ...

So this is where the 'news' comes ... I decided to push myself and submit for the ScrapbookOutlet design team ... and WAHOO I made it!!!!!! I am one of 8 fantastic ladies who will be part of the DT over the next 6 or so months - can you tell I am just a bit excited - LOL!
I am the first to admit my style is just that - mine, not everyone will like it (probably too plain for some) but it has taken me the last few years to get to a place with my scrapping that I love. Once I stopped trying to hard and just focused on capturing the stories I wanted to tell it all fell into place. I love clean lines, bright colours, stitching, buttons and white space.

I look forward to the next six months, I know that I will be pushed out of my comfort zone but that is part of embracing new challenges!

So now I am off to scrap ...

Whew ...

... just been out for a big walk with my dog - trying to walk off all the beautiful baking, fudge and liquorice, not to mention the beautiful meals that I ate over the weekend at ScrapCamp - LOL! Wow - talk about being looked after well! Firstly a big thanks to Carol & Naomi for another fantastic weekend - amazing organisation, fantastic goodie packs ...


Above is the main hall where we scrapped up a storm over the weekend ...


My table (this is Mrs Frizz's spot - I sat opposite her) - other ones there are Andrea, Lara, Meg and Nik. Lots of laughs and a bit of crying as well as we were laughing so hard!

A pic of my completed print tray at scrapcamp ... very pleased with the way it turned out! This is going to be hung on the wall in our dining room. Photo is a bit fuzzy, will take a better shot when it's up on the wall.

And here is one of the button necklaces I also created over the weekend. Found a pack of BG buttons in amongst the SBO shop goodies - and 30 min later I had this funky bright necklace! I also made one with some pastel/vintage type buttons as well (see top right of above photo).

I also completed 9 layouts for the kids albums which I really love. Haven't taken any photos yet, but thinking about maybe submitting some to magazines - been awhile since I did this. (Actually only submitted once before with a mini-album which ended up being published)

Thanks again to everyone involved for a great weekend - roll on the next one! ;)