tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40926909899047681202024-03-13T13:15:07.894+10:00Infinite DreamsShellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934753906527658805noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092690989904768120.post-33193387433844599712010-07-27T22:10:00.002+10:002010-07-27T22:29:26.989+10:00Sharing is Caring:)Well, yes now, I do realise that I am possibly the world's worst blogger.......matter of fact, I come so close it scares me! I do intend to rectify the situation however:) Life has been utter chaos,madness unfolding before me daily, and quite frankly, I just don't get here,between Facebook, and the internet:) I need to update more often!<br /><br />I also need to put my Canon to use more frequently. I adore my camera. I wish I could carry it about with zeal,randomly snapping at everything that moves,capturing those precious moments. I seldom do. However,on a recent adventure to Calliope(that is via Woop Woop you know) I happened upon this gorgeous fog. I had the Canon handy-I snapped piccies. Then I felt bad for doing so,as not far from where we were parked,half of a family lost their lives in this fog:( A local gent, and his little son were killed in a head on collision in this fog. Very sobering . Very sad. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/TE7NfQoW12I/AAAAAAAAAk4/92hvTDLIHLw/s1600/calliope+fog.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498558131989829474" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/TE7NfQoW12I/AAAAAAAAAk4/92hvTDLIHLw/s400/calliope+fog.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Onto happier topics now. I have been scrapping again,and loving it. I have been teaching some stamping too. This is the card I taught on the weekend,using the Cottage Garden set. I love the way this turned out. I am not sure the girls enjoyed cutting out the little flowers or butterfly though;p.</div><div> </div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/TE7Ne8-klCI/AAAAAAAAAkw/z94Hu4QYpXQ/s1600/cottage+garden+SU+set.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 272px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498558126714295330" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/TE7Ne8-klCI/AAAAAAAAAkw/z94Hu4QYpXQ/s400/cottage+garden+SU+set.JPG" /></a> I have been joining in the forum at Bon's Scraps again too. It feels like coming home-I haven't chatted for yonks(other than FB) and love the enrichment of sharing my passion with others! The challenges are awesome, and the gallery at Bon's is very inspiring too, I am having a ball getting to know some new faces, and drooling over the gorgeous work! July CC at Bon's has seen this colour challenge:-<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/TE7NeQ0DUVI/AAAAAAAAAko/v59_L3CvtA8/s1600/bons+july+colour+challenge.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 357px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498558114859012434" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/TE7NeQ0DUVI/AAAAAAAAAko/v59_L3CvtA8/s400/bons+july+colour+challenge.JPG" /></a> I love this photo of my baby:) I loved this challenge too-Black,red, White and Cream, with an element over the edge of the layout,flowers, and a quote. Oh, and finger painting too:0 It was lik revisiting my youth!</div><div> The Write Now challenge for July is to write your journalling in a Fairy Tale prose. With some bling thrown in,and I did this page. MMMMM , Glimmermist:) I have had it for yonks, and rarely use it. Loved it for this though!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/TE7Nd-Dve7I/AAAAAAAAAkg/WLJ__kJqIQ4/s1600/once+upon+a+time.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 395px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498558109824547762" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/TE7Nd-Dve7I/AAAAAAAAAkg/WLJ__kJqIQ4/s400/once+upon+a+time.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />The July sketch at BON'S is a cracker too-and you still have time left to complete your layout, I found some Gutter Guard that I squirrelled from Jacob, and used it on this layout. Some stamping too,and voila:)<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/TE7NdcYazAI/AAAAAAAAAkY/lpRAjkIkMik/s1600/bons+monthly+sketch+July.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 388px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498558100784466946" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/TE7NdcYazAI/AAAAAAAAAkY/lpRAjkIkMik/s400/bons+monthly+sketch+July.JPG" /></a> I have more to share,but Blogger is not playing nicely,so that will give me an excuse to upload more later!</div><div>Thanks for dropping by-I am off to finish a layout on my desk-it won't make the CC deadline,but it is all about the process! Toodles!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934753906527658805noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092690989904768120.post-34873897291938281792010-03-09T21:46:00.005+10:002010-03-09T22:10:22.224+10:00The pregnancy is over:(My AC/DC pregnancy that is!! After NINE long months, of anxiously awaiting their concert,it has now been and gone:( But ,my,oh my, what an AWESOME night we had!!! We left work early(something we never do-never close the shop early,rarely even on time!) and grabbed our ponchos,heading to Nathan. It looked like it was going to be a dismal,rained out evening...but yippee,it wasn't!!! The only time it rained was during "Thunderstruck"(how apt!) and once near the end. The crowd was fantastic-I got myself some Angus horns,and a cooler. Had to hold on to the horns while jumping about like a mad thing though....... they played all the classics, and paid homage to Bon Scott during "High Voltage"-honestly, the crowd just went wild!!! This was the stage........lots, and lots, and lots of speakers...mmmmm..I love it loud!!!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/S5Y16Y_7OcI/AAAAAAAAAjU/Hc1GL3bOj4k/s1600-h/acdc-brisbane-stage-1-600x400.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446600076610451906" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/S5Y16Y_7OcI/AAAAAAAAAjU/Hc1GL3bOj4k/s400/acdc-brisbane-stage-1-600x400.jpg" /></a> So-it was Jacob's first big concert, and I don't think I will ever get him to another,but at least he went in style:0<br />I have been card-making, and scrapping a little...have also made a special OTP, but haven't yet edited the photos,so that will be for next post:) February is a mammoth month of birthdays in our family,so I made loads of cards then:) Snappy Birthday for my super cute nephew Jake- he is such a boy, but at six, I still wanted something cute-plenty of time for car cards later on!<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/S5Y1nE45H9I/AAAAAAAAAjM/Jj22G_iMyXs/s1600-h/SNAPPY+BIRTHDAY.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446599744794730450" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/S5Y1nE45H9I/AAAAAAAAAjM/Jj22G_iMyXs/s400/SNAPPY+BIRTHDAY.JPG" /></a> I bought the crab stamp for about $1.50 at The Warehouse donkeys ago,and finally inked it!! All made from scraps, of course,and I love how it came out! Apparently, it was a cool card, and passed his inspection,lol.</div><div><br />I have a swag of others, but thought I would share some faves-this one was for my niece's birthday last week,sweet sixteen at last. Charita is Frangipani mad, so I watercoloured and played with this one. It too was met with happiness,phew, i am not failing to please my biggest critic!!<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/S5Y1c21qfnI/AAAAAAAAAjE/1XWnhZxE5Fo/s1600-h/charita+bday.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 304px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446599569224400498" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/S5Y1c21qfnI/AAAAAAAAAjE/1XWnhZxE5Fo/s400/charita+bday.JPG" /></a><br />one of my layouts from Feb-a sketch from A2Z Scraplets challenge...which I forgot to send in !! Oh well, it was great to sniff glue again, and revisit my scrapping desk,lol. Just realised how wonky my pic is too*blush*. This was a fun layout to do-love the Kaiser papers:) They totally suit Jake and Jonathon, they adore their gaming!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/S5Y1XTU1A3I/AAAAAAAAAi8/FBvqicfJJQg/s1600-h/a2zfeb.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 390px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446599473792090994" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/S5Y1XTU1A3I/AAAAAAAAAi8/FBvqicfJJQg/s400/a2zfeb.JPG" /></a> Not much else to report here-I am eagerly awaiting the outcome of weeks of work overtime at the shop-we have some exciting things going on there in the next week or so:) Jacob has worked so hard,some days 19hours, and I have barely seen him without a tool in his hand,roflmao. Not <em>THAT</em> kind though! I will be taking the Canon to work to capture the new fish-we have Nemo and Dory in now, and have expanded the fish range...and some other things to play with soon too!My new challenge will be to see if I can take fish photos,lol!</div><div> Thanks for droping by-I know I am nearly the world's worst blogger...but am off to edit those piccies I promised! Take care ,have fun, and don't do anything I wouldn't do;-P<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934753906527658805noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092690989904768120.post-50138587023166052682010-02-04T20:55:00.002+10:002010-02-04T21:19:21.166+10:00For Superprincess AvaI know a great many wonderful people-some I have met,in real life, and some I have spoken to via the phone/internet. Yes, gorgeous readers,that includes you:) Tonight I would like to write about someone who has touched my life profoundly,<em>and I didn't ever have the joy of meeting her.</em> I happen to think her mummy is a beautiful soul,a magnificent photographer, and one of the bravest people I have ever spoken to.<br /> The lady I am speaking of is Sheye Rosemeyer, and if you would like to see her gorgeous work, look here <a href="http://www.sheyerosemeyerphotography.com/">www.sheyerosemeyerphotography.com/</a> I adore her photos,and one day would love to take shots like hers:) However,it is not only her photography that touches me-it is the way she has endured the tragic loss of her precious daughter, AVA, and taken a very important message to all-look here <a href="http://www.avasrule.com/">www.avasrule.com/</a> . Tomorrow marks three years since Ava flew to be a special angel,and my heart goes out to Sheye and her family. Ava reminds me how special each moment really is, how precious life is, and I find Sheye's blog so touching..... so beautifully written. Tomorrow I will be thinking of Superprincess Ava,and I hope you will join me in sending Ava's postcard as an email tomorrow to raise awareness of children , and the danger the family car can pose.<br /> Sheye,Crayton,Luca,Mason, and Ivy-if you happen to read this, please know you are all in my thoughts on this difficult day, and that you are a constant inspiration to me. Ava will be dancing in her tutu(perhaps with six other skirts) and I am sure she will be watching you all with very much pride and love. Your little daughter has truly touched so many people, and I know Ava will continue to do so-your most beautiful Superprincess.<br /> Thankyou to you for sharing your darling girl with us Sheye. As a mother whom has also lost a child,your words soothe,bring hope,and succinctly describe the emotions/thoughts that I struggle to convey. You have made me treasure the few photographs I have of my daughter even more, and no longer feel I have to "hide" her away.For this gift i am forever indebted to you.xoxo<br /> This post is dedicated to Ava Florence-Beth Rosemeyer.......dance forever Superprincess.Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934753906527658805noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092690989904768120.post-55703815829537379002010-01-20T21:36:00.002+10:002010-01-20T21:56:31.755+10:00FOCUS...........that is what I have convinced myself that 201o should be all about-<strong><em>FOCUS!</em></strong> After a rather long hiatus from bloggin,scrapbooking,and generally anything crafty or remotely relaxing, I have made an executive decision to <em>focus</em> on the things most important to me this year. In no particular order(excluding the first one) Family, myself,friends,reading, crafty stuff, and Photography. This year will be full of highs and lows, I am certain,but I wasted a great part of 2009 procrastinating, and in a worrisome dither for much of the second half. No more! I have reacquainted myself with my treadmill, restored my goals, and am eagerly looking forward to the rest of the year!<br />I haven't done much in the creative way for awhile now-however, I have become THOROUGHLY addicted to Cardmaking......omg, I love it!!!All of those lonely scraps relegated to a paper holder ahve once again seen the light of day! Stamps are being used once again, and I am spreading ink with gay abandon:) Oh, and lovin' it! Here is a card I made for Aleisha's little school mate just before Christmas. Apparently it went down a treat:) Gotta love those Kaiser papers, and how cute is that monkey????<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/S1brKL2uOrI/AAAAAAAAAi0/mLkuxlJP6ZQ/s1600-h/card.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 369px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428784961055242930" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/S1brKL2uOrI/AAAAAAAAAi0/mLkuxlJP6ZQ/s400/card.JPG" /></a> I am loving brights again too. I have evolved lol...:0<br />My next little creation was for my friend's youngest son's birthday-how hard is it to make cards for young men/boys???Luckily Clayton is a little hoon,so I could use the CM stickers I have left over from previous projects, making a Diorama card for him.I found it hard to show the dimesion well, but there is three sections. I loved this one.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/S1brJ0TcQ4I/AAAAAAAAAis/Q_-TW6oMlcw/s1600-h/clayton+card.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428784954733249410" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/S1brJ0TcQ4I/AAAAAAAAAis/Q_-TW6oMlcw/s400/clayton+card.JPG" /></a> I have also been spreading my Photographic wings a little,taking the plunge with my first paid shoot. Please bear with me-the photos here are unedited-I dunno how to use Photoshop yet(thought I do have Elements now:)) and so these are straight off camera. I took HEAPS of shots, and have come to the conclusion that childrens' photographers are truly in a league of their own:) Two hours flew by so quickly, and I took something like 50 shots.....some keepers,some bad,but it is a learning curve,and overall, I was stoked to take a shot like this, as J was swinging by..:)!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/S1brJT8dJyI/AAAAAAAAAik/f2qL-aovt7U/s1600-h/JAMES+RESIZE.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428784946046904098" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/S1brJT8dJyI/AAAAAAAAAik/f2qL-aovt7U/s400/JAMES+RESIZE.JPG" /></a> His little brother *j* was a bit more challenging to photograph,but this photo is him to a tee. Such cute little men, and very funny!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/S1brIw8_K8I/AAAAAAAAAic/iqrnTb2-0jo/s1600-h/JACKSON+RESIZE.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428784936653892546" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/S1brIw8_K8I/AAAAAAAAAic/iqrnTb2-0jo/s400/JACKSON+RESIZE.JPG" /></a> Well, I know I have been absent for ages, and don't blame anyone for not looking,lol! I do solemnly vow to return more often!! I am off to visit the gorgeous FOREVER ALWAYS, catch up with some lovely lasses there and start some scrapping for 2010. Happy New Year to all!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934753906527658805noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092690989904768120.post-46170196448145762162009-10-03T22:16:00.012+10:002009-10-03T22:52:06.492+10:00Home From Holidays:)Fraser Island was just as gorgeous as I remember from our last visit. This time,however,I took some better photos than last trip:) Every day the whales came past where we were camped, on their way for babies, and it was gorgeous to see them. The only downfall was they were too far out to photograph,and it was too windy and choppy to boat it out there to take shots:( I didn't take as many photos as I would've liked to, I was crook as a dog, and it was so windy, I just wasn't ready to wreck my camera. These little Pellies came by one afternoon, and let me get quite close-I took a few of them:) They will be scrapped for sure!!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SsdDKz77u5I/AAAAAAAAAiQ/8856bliXNpE/s1600-h/IMG_1423.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388349332191427474" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SsdDKz77u5I/AAAAAAAAAiQ/8856bliXNpE/s400/IMG_1423.JPG" /></a>Will share more of my feathered friends once I have taken them all off the Canon.<br />I have been making cards today, for World Card Making Day! I have yet to photograph all of them, but I made this one for my little nieces' birthday in two days:) I used my DARKROOM DOOR Butterflies stamp set,and some SU stamps on the inside. This card is for Rachel's challenge over at Darkroom Door, for cardmaking day:) If you haven't tried their stamps, you really should-they are top quality, and give a stunning crisp image every time. They are a fave of mine:)<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SsdC5FBY2_I/AAAAAAAAAiI/Gu-Gb966Bpc/s1600-h/wcmd+darkroom+door+challenge.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 248px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388349027540065266" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SsdC5FBY2_I/AAAAAAAAAiI/Gu-Gb966Bpc/s400/wcmd+darkroom+door+challenge.JPG" /></a><br />Not the best shot I am afraid,but it was a tad blowy here today! You have until midnight Monday night to upload your creation-go check it out!!</div><div> I was super honoured to be Guest Design Team member at FOREVER ALWAYS in September:) Part of my duties involved creating a layout for the Recipe Scrap on the 30th September. I did this one, and all of the layouts the girls have done for this are FABULOUS!! I was so stoked to have them join in with me:) Love these CM papers:)<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SsdCyR-qMmI/AAAAAAAAAiA/kOFuZUvh6GY/s1600-h/my+recipe.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 318px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388348910759195234" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SsdCyR-qMmI/AAAAAAAAAiA/kOFuZUvh6GY/s400/my+recipe.jpg" /></a><br />I also got my entry in for Scrapping Word Pictures challenge for September- I remembered-YAY! This one was also done using the CM papers, and a photo of my wedding car...well, hopefully:) I LOVE Troy's F-truck-it is such a groovy truck!! I keep asking him to swap for my Camry,but alas, he hasn't taken me up on the offer yet,roflmao,can't think why......<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SsdCsoa42II/AAAAAAAAAh4/zuF6R4BDQ68/s1600-h/shellywilliams-word+pics+Sept.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 393px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388348813703960706" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SsdCsoa42II/AAAAAAAAAh4/zuF6R4BDQ68/s400/shellywilliams-word+pics+Sept.JPG" /></a> Okay, some more Fraser piccies for you. This is the Maheno shipwreck,which has deteriorated somewhat since we last went to Fraser. I really wanted sunset shots,but things were against me, and I quickly jumped out the car to take what I could.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SsdCguLAX8I/AAAAAAAAAhw/5DAQbBohcPo/s1600-h/IMG_1412.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388348609089527746" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SsdCguLAX8I/AAAAAAAAAhw/5DAQbBohcPo/s400/IMG_1412.JPG" /></a> See that aqua water-it was like that in so many spots,just gorgeous. The photos aren't doctored( I don't know how,lol) but it was hard to really show the rich aqua it was. </div><div> Sunset time from our camp,looking toward the cape.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SsdCKHi-1lI/AAAAAAAAAho/gETjpybTw9w/s1600-h/IMG_1377.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388348220763985490" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SsdCKHi-1lI/AAAAAAAAAho/gETjpybTw9w/s400/IMG_1377.JPG" /></a><br /><br />This shows the water a little better. I took this one from on the rocks at Champagne Pools...nearly got VERY wet in one photo! Lots of Mr Sharky's out there though:)<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SsdBqOCVfAI/AAAAAAAAAhg/w4UaoyHok6w/s1600-h/IMG_1438.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388347672750291970" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SsdBqOCVfAI/AAAAAAAAAhg/w4UaoyHok6w/s400/IMG_1438.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Back to scrapping, this is a close-up of my vines and 3d flower for teh Sept CC challenge at FA. Miss Bianca's grade four photo:)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SsdBMJOPhBI/AAAAAAAAAhY/MhgcUjZE_G4/s1600-h/cc+close+up.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 307px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388347156061979666" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SsdBMJOPhBI/AAAAAAAAAhY/MhgcUjZE_G4/s400/cc+close+up.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SsdBGNy9DnI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/AlkGXlPoOQo/s1600-h/cc+sketchsept.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 316px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388347054210485874" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SsdBGNy9DnI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/AlkGXlPoOQo/s400/cc+sketchsept.jpg" /></a><br />She is such a mop head,lol! I don't think any hair product will ever tame that hair!!!</div><div> The ANATS (A Novel approach To Scrapbooking) challenge is in full swing over at Forever Always-this month we had to do a layout with a) something gold</div><div> b) 4 different pp's</div><div> c)hidden journalling, and</div><div> d) title from a chapter in the book-"Flowers In The Attic". Oh I loved that series!!! I chose the title "Holidays", and came up with this;-<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SsdA49OH3mI/AAAAAAAAAhI/EHFqznCxPqg/s1600-h/anatsholidays.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 386px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388346826422738530" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SsdA49OH3mI/AAAAAAAAAhI/EHFqznCxPqg/s400/anatsholidays.JPG" /></a> Aleisha in her grown-ups sunnies, on the way to Fraser:) The little owl is mounted on 3d tape, and slides out to reveal the journalling . Don't forget, there is a $30 book voucher up for grabs,from our sponsor Boomerang Books, so get your entry in!!</div><div> This month I am hoping to do so many layouts,get back in the groove. I would like to achieve all the FA, and Bon's layouts, 123,Scrapping Word Pictures, ARTastic, and Inkurable, to name a few. Well, see how it goes anyhoo!</div><div> Take care and thanks fro dropping in-you know it makes my day when you do:) Ciao for now!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934753906527658805noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092690989904768120.post-26047823242755245602009-09-07T18:18:00.001+10:002009-09-07T18:21:02.248+10:00Forever Always Cybercrop this weekend!!!Come one,come all, we're going to have a ball!!! There is even a challenge set by me-stay tuned ,and don't forget to go check it out at www.foreveralways.com.au<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SqTCCeRcXRI/AAAAAAAAAhA/KBkhZqBHBXA/s1600-h/Spring-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378637202728967442" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SqTCCeRcXRI/AAAAAAAAAhA/KBkhZqBHBXA/s400/Spring-1.jpg" /></a> See you there!!!<br /><div></div>Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934753906527658805noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092690989904768120.post-2321585693455310492009-09-06T21:33:00.009+10:002009-09-06T22:09:36.299+10:00Sink your teeth into this!!!Okay there everyone-I know I am a slack ass-it's just been super busy okay!!?? I have lots to share and tell, a Sneaky peeky, and some cards too:)<br />Firstly though-some exciting news!!! The lovley Sonia, from FOREVER ALWAYS, asked me to be a creative team member for thei r new challenge, that's happening each month at FA. i WAS SUPER CHUFFED, TO SAY THE LEAST!!! The challenge is called "A Novel Approach to Scrapbooking", and each month, we tale inspiration from awell known novel. Now, if you are a bookworm like me, you've just gotta join in. The sponsor, BOOMERANG BOOKS- they are giving a way a voucher for $30, to spend on more reading matter, each month,how cool is that???I'm excited:) This month, we are taking inspiration from the first installment of a fantastic series-you guessed it-TWILIGHT!!!! OMG- I loved those books, and what's more, we all have a natter about the book throughout the month too,so this month,there will be lots of chatter about Edward Cullen,lol!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SqOfaTe7oCI/AAAAAAAAAg4/EZQLRO3zj5A/s1600-h/60+years.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 393px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378317654265929762" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SqOfaTe7oCI/AAAAAAAAAg4/EZQLRO3zj5A/s400/60+years.jpg" /></a> As an extra challenge, this month's layout had to be all red(VERY minimal black and white allowed)with a monochrome photo. I used this one of Nanny and Pop, as Twilight represents to me , the concept of eternal love, and I think that 60 years of wedded bliss is pretty close,don't you? You really must go check it out here <a href="http://www.foreveralways.com.au/">www.foreveralways.com.au</a><br /><br />I have morer news to share too about FA soon- just uploaded in a wierd order though! Here is a sneaky peeky of the layout I have just finished for this month's Scrapping Word Pictures challenge. I love recipe scraps, so this was right up my alley-using mega cool Motor Grunge papers I bought, made by Creative Memories, of all people. So far , I have created two layouts, and a card from this kit, and still have some left:)Here is my sneak!<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SqOfWOqvGKI/AAAAAAAAAgw/hRxmhgg_muw/s1600-h/sneaky+peeky.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378317584253786274" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SqOfWOqvGKI/AAAAAAAAAgw/hRxmhgg_muw/s400/sneaky+peeky.JPG" /></a> I found that mesh in my stash, I think it would be about 5 years old.....but I put it to good use:)</div><div>You have already seen the next one- computer challenged me uploaded the wrong file.....d'oh!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SqOfE_Ba8nI/AAAAAAAAAgo/zpZgqcgrkVU/s1600-h/sandies+class.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 392px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378317287996191346" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SqOfE_Ba8nI/AAAAAAAAAgo/zpZgqcgrkVU/s400/sandies+class.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Moving right along, and here is the layout I did for LAST month's Scrapping Word Pictures-except I forgot to send my entry-d'oh! again....I thought I had sent it..oh well, I really like the page-Jacob's money pit:)<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SqOe7xLUaqI/AAAAAAAAAgg/yC2wlGpknsg/s1600-h/shellywilliamsword+pics+aug.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 398px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378317129660787362" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SqOe7xLUaqI/AAAAAAAAAgg/yC2wlGpknsg/s400/shellywilliamsword+pics+aug.JPG" /></a><br />I am really enjoying being scrappy again-I did this one for the Blind Challenge over at A2Z Scraplets-this layout was created entirely from scraps in my stash-well the pp anyway:) I love the way it turned out, and I used a pre-digi photo too.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SqOe2Xy3t8I/AAAAAAAAAgY/2qmC61D1iA4/s1600-h/shelly+williams+a2z+august.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 397px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378317036948010946" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SqOe2Xy3t8I/AAAAAAAAAgY/2qmC61D1iA4/s400/shelly+williams+a2z+august.jpg" /></a><br />Life has been super hectic 'round here-so much going on. Yesterday, the girls and I went to my friend Julie's son's birthday. Her mum made this train cake-it was yummo,and doesn't it l;ook great?? Had to take a photo:) The top part of the engine is a chocolate scroll cake-it was soooooo yum!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SqOeoc5HpHI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/_cBPN32LJ4I/s1600-h/jacksons+cake.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 381px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378316797798229106" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SqOeoc5HpHI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/_cBPN32LJ4I/s400/jacksons+cake.JPG" /></a><br />I thought it was very cute!! Jackson was turning big 3-I made him a card from bits and bobs-and the girls couldn't wait to give it to Jackson...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SqOeiUuaX9I/AAAAAAAAAgI/fy23S9kefK4/s1600-h/jacksons+card.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378316692526620626" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SqOeiUuaX9I/AAAAAAAAAgI/fy23S9kefK4/s400/jacksons+card.JPG" /></a> Nothing flash, but I thought it came out cute for a little boy card:)</div><div>Now for a big boy card-a Father's Day one, made from the CM papers I have used on my layouts.Very big boyish-don't you think;)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SqOea76KQTI/AAAAAAAAAgA/c3IuISy7V4M/s1600-h/fdcard1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 287px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378316565605925170" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SqOea76KQTI/AAAAAAAAAgA/c3IuISy7V4M/s400/fdcard1.JPG" /></a><br />My F-I-L is a hoon, so it was appropriate-Happy Father's Day Dad-hope you had a great day:) Jacob did,I think, even though I bought him a Toblerone , which I didn't know he doesn't like, and he already had his present three days ago....motorcross clothes. Aleisha bought him some choccies from the school stall-apparently they taste awful......aaaah well, lucky it's soon Christmas hey??</div><div> I had a win over at FA with this layout from the August sketch-I still love this photo, and have entered it into a photo comp. I have also won the honour of being a Guest Designer over at Fa this month-so go and join in my challenges!!!!I have a cool challenge coming up for the Cybercrop next weekend,sure to get the mojo flowing:) Thanks again Sonia, and the gorgeous DT at Fa!!! I do love it there:)</div><div> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SqOeRjK7_5I/AAAAAAAAAf4/cVxX0Nxl0jQ/s1600-h/aug+sketch+FA.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 396px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378316404346584978" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SqOeRjK7_5I/AAAAAAAAAf4/cVxX0Nxl0jQ/s400/aug+sketch+FA.JPG" /></a><br />I was going to enter the Design Team competition at my other favourite place to chat and scrap- BON'S SCRAPS. However, with family commitments in a week or so(which I will have looooooaaaaadsss of photos to share from) I decided it wasbest to step aside, and let those that could properly fulfill the duties join in. I think I will just be patient for next year:) The new challenges are up for September at Bon's so go check them out-Charm's challenge is fab, Tam's room is gorgeous,and the list goes on, but I won't give it all away! I won a vouchree for a layout I did for Sandie's Blind Scrap-but Photobucket wasn't playing nice, so I will share that one next time:)</div><div> Well, thanks for stopping by my corner of the world-I think I might head for bed now-I went to a Lighting Course today, and studiedSpecular highlights,Polarization,and Umbra and penumbra ratio......so my brain is kinda swirling with lots of info now!!! Think it needs a rest:) Bye for now!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934753906527658805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092690989904768120.post-65732503495279098192009-08-23T00:15:00.005+10:002009-08-23T00:40:11.321+10:00A lot to shareWell, it has been ages since I blogged, I know. Everything has been so hectic of late, and there never seem to be enough hours in the day anymore!So, I got to it tonight, and decided to overhaul the blog, and post too!<br />I haven't been scrapping as much recentl;y, as a matter of fact, I hadn't been in my room much for WEEKS( unheard of)but the last two weeks have seen my mojo return:) Lovin it!! I have been pottering around with some different stuff, and also using stash that I have had for yonks too- always a bonus!!!<br />Today, we went to a Cool Companions party for one of Aleisha's school friends. The kids had a ball- there were three lizards, a Shingleback, a Blue Tongue,and a Spiky Tailed, also two snakes( shudder) a turtle( which slept through the party,lol) and a CROCODILE!!! His name was Snappy Tom, and he was a huge hit with the kids! Any how, I took the camera along-really hard spot to get decent shots, and I couldn't ask the dude to move all the critters for camera position,lol. Aleisha loved Stripey the Blue Tongue, and had a hold:)<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/So_-QpSYK6I/AAAAAAAAAfo/PF3_4lbGM_4/s1600-h/aleisha+and+stripey.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372792442390588322" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/So_-QpSYK6I/AAAAAAAAAfo/PF3_4lbGM_4/s400/aleisha+and+stripey.JPG" /></a> Bianca was zooming about too, and she loves the snakes-so she had her photo taken with one- the kids had to stand like "trees", hence the folded arms,lol!<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/So_-KIFgAUI/AAAAAAAAAfg/6X_qqvHHlcg/s1600-h/bianca+and+friend.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372792330398990658" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/So_-KIFgAUI/AAAAAAAAAfg/6X_qqvHHlcg/s400/bianca+and+friend.JPG" /></a> I can't remember this snake's name- but it was only a wee one:) I decided to be brave- more for the fact that all the kids there are in Aleisha's class, and I help out, and they would never let me live it down if I didn't have a go- I am so proud, I held a SNAKE!!!!!! For those that know me, I am PERTIFIED, SCRAED S #*tless, of snakes, and of course, I enede up with the BIGGEST ruddy one there-her name was Flower.....an Olive Python, and I think about 5ft long-what was I thinking?????? I forgot to upload the photo,der, so will share next time...still can't believe I did it.</div><div> </div><div> Now, for some exciting news- BON'S SCRAPS IS LOOKING FOR DESIGN TEA MEMBERS!!! Could it be you? The comp starts this week, and there are a few things you need to know before you put your name down to try out!!</div><div> *** You must be a regular forum user, chat like you would if on the team,start discussions,etc.</div><div>*** There are two spots available.</div><div>***There are four rounds to the competition.</div><div>***Registraiotn is on now- so get over there and register, chat as you would regularly, and give it a go!! Bons is a lovely place to visit- great forum, lots of laughs, and an inspiring gallery too!!!</div><div> I have done some layouts for some recent Bon's challenges-firstly Sandie's August class- this was fun, and I love having a laptop now!!<br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/So_-BDh5YVI/AAAAAAAAAfY/EVSZ8wjY3lA/s1600-h/sandies+class.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 392px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372792174557094226" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/So_-BDh5YVI/AAAAAAAAAfY/EVSZ8wjY3lA/s400/sandies+class.jpg" /></a> I didn't have the kit, so I improvised with what I had for this one- but such a fun layout to scrap!!! Thanks Sandie:)<br /><br />I also did this one for the August sketch:) I apologise about the bad photo- long story, but the little camera I used is crap:(</div><div> Love how this turned out- used some old pp for it, and bitsand bobs from my stash- lov it!!<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/So_96RfXXmI/AAAAAAAAAfQ/h0XRlsAdxVg/s1600-h/bons+sketch+august.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 394px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372792058045488738" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/So_96RfXXmI/AAAAAAAAAfQ/h0XRlsAdxVg/s400/bons+sketch+august.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Now for my oops- I uploaded the wrong file....I am such a doofus with a computer!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/So_9zvrn31I/AAAAAAAAAfI/eRJPNWBL7Q4/s1600-h/kitefest.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 391px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 383px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372791945890881362" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/So_9zvrn31I/AAAAAAAAAfI/eRJPNWBL7Q4/s400/kitefest.JPG" /></a><br />Well, I am off to scrap some more! More coming to share, so stay tuned!!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934753906527658805noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092690989904768120.post-41987345911010754572009-07-13T21:50:00.011+10:002009-07-13T22:48:28.162+10:00SOME PHOTOS,SCRAPPING,AND MORE PHOTOS!!!Brace yourselves ladies and gentlemen, this here is a mammoth post!!!So much has happened the past month...no idea where to start,so I will start with the bad stuff. I haven't been around much due to the untimely hospital stay that Bianca and I had. Before I go any further,a HUGE thankyou to all of the staff in Surf ward at the Royal Children's Hospital-thanks for looking after Bianca so well,and being such Wonder Nurses!! To Dr McBride, and Dr Alex-thankyou for performing the surgery...Bianca has done so well, and chats about how nice you both were to her;) Bianca had to have her appendix removed , as they had ruptured-very scary, very agonising for her, and a lengthy operation due to an abcess that had formed behind the appendix.With the recovery, and the fact that I have just been plum tired trying to catch up again, this is why i haven't been blogging as regularly as I promised. But I'm baaaack!!<br />Oh, I finished my camera course-boohoo. I would go there all YEAR if I could!!! We had a great time again, and I learned heaps from the camera guru himself,Peter. Here he is , receiving his thankyou bottle of refreshment, and no-one has seen him since,lol!!!I reckon that white bear bottle would be very yummy......<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Slsgv-0BrZI/AAAAAAAAAeg/t2h8wqPPs1g/s1600-h/happy+Peter.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357912190374489490" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Slsgv-0BrZI/AAAAAAAAAeg/t2h8wqPPs1g/s400/happy+Peter.JPG" /></a> I made him a card,using my Darkroom Door Photography stamps,he loved it:) I put a shot of our class in the card for him too, and we all chipped in for his Bundy,but I got him the good stuff,he deserves to be spoiled! This man is such a great teacher, I can't thank him enough for changing me from a timid camera owner, to a person who wants to take their camera EVERYWHERE!!<br />Thanks Pete!!!<br /> I have finally been scrapping again-OMG I have missed it heaps!!!I went to my friend Julie's last Saturday night, for a scrap session, and got two layouts done,gotta love that. I have also been chatting up a storm at FOREVER ALWAYS, and at BONS SCRAPS too. So many lovely ladies to chat to!!!<br /> I have tackled my first sketch challenge for the month, at the FABULOUS FOREVER ALWAYS. Renae inspired this fabulous sketch over at FA- drop into the gallery and check it out-it is GORGEOUS!!! I would give you all alink, but I dunno how to do that:( One day I will get the hang of it,lol! But go and see the July Sketch, it is fabulous, and there are heaps of other lovely works of scrappy art to inspire you at Forever Always too,oh and it's CYBERCROP time this weekend as well!!!Oh, here is my layout that I did for the July Sketch, I turned it to accomodate my photo. I got to use my Glimmermist that I bought at the expo(Nic you super saleswoman you-so glad I watched your tutorial!!!)I used it on the Grungeboard flourishes.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SlsgqmnJcXI/AAAAAAAAAeY/Juw_HP_5JC4/s1600-h/JULY+FA+SKETCH.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 352px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 352px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357912097978675570" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SlsgqmnJcXI/AAAAAAAAAeY/Juw_HP_5JC4/s400/JULY+FA+SKETCH.JPG" /></a> I really need to start photographing my layouts with the Canon.They don't look as sharp on the little point and shoot! Loved this sketch Sonia, and Renae, and thanks for inspiring me like you always do!!!:)<br /> Here is my layout for SONGBIRD SCRAPS first July challenge-the song is "MINT CAR" by The Cure.I haven't jouranlled on this yet, as I want to put some special stuff on there for Aleisha-this was taken on her birthday:) Yeehaw!!I did this one at Julie's , it just kinda fell together, definitely not how it started out!!!<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Slsgkyw_OCI/AAAAAAAAAeQ/ZSwOE_K4cL0/s1600-h/strawberry+kiss.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 366px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 362px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357911998161958946" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Slsgkyw_OCI/AAAAAAAAAeQ/ZSwOE_K4cL0/s400/strawberry+kiss.JPG" /></a> This is my July layout for the first sketch of the month at Black Magic .This month we have a palette of Burnt Orange,Green,Cream,red, and Black.the technique is embossing.Here is my take on the first sketch:-<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Slsgdz0vyqI/AAAAAAAAAeI/OOdJm9hN9WA/s1600-h/black+magic+july+1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 391px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 384px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357911878187076258" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Slsgdz0vyqI/AAAAAAAAAeI/OOdJm9hN9WA/s400/black+magic+july+1.JPG" /></a> Love the Webster's alphas on here! Lucky the sheet has heaps!!!I think I will use them alot! I bought them with my winnings from Bon's May sketch:)</div><div> On the weekend I went to the Abbey Medieval Fest, with Chris and Julie from my camera courses.OMG-I had a ball, tok heeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaps of photos too! Here are some faves,in no particular order, these are just some of the many that I have uploaded from my camera. Let me just say, if you have never been to one of these,go the next time you get the opportunity-it was great fun!And the photographic topics!!!! This Turkish Dancer was just gorgeous....<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SlsgXETGibI/AAAAAAAAAeA/-I3RgYE0kDA/s1600-h/TURKISH+DANCER.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357911762350279090" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SlsgXETGibI/AAAAAAAAAeA/-I3RgYE0kDA/s400/TURKISH+DANCER.JPG" /></a> Her costume was beautiful, very detailed, and she danced so elegantly too. The costumes were divine!!!<br /> I also watched the Turkish Oil Wrestling-very funny-to think that in Medieval times, men did this until some of them died of exhaustion...roflmao...the gist of this is, they get smeared in Extra Virgin Olive oil(only the good stuff,lol) and then they wrestle in these pants that weigh 13kg or so. If they can't get a hold on the opponent properly, they can stick their hand down the opponents pants(?) and grab them by the bottom hem, and throw them to the ground. When these guys did that to eahc other, the crowd got very loud, and laughed so hard, that in the end, they cracked up laughing too!!!It was very entertaining, and I had a good chuckle!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SlsgQdvMnkI/AAAAAAAAAd4/1oul3bDaMWc/s1600-h/turkish+oil+wrestling.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357911648919920194" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SlsgQdvMnkI/AAAAAAAAAd4/1oul3bDaMWc/s400/turkish+oil+wrestling.JPG" /></a> The Tourney of these men was great to watch-men fighting in chain mail-YAY!!! I really loved all things Medieval when I was younger, and it was my faveourite segment of Ancient History,next to Egypt. seeing the period costumes was fantastic, and some of them looked so authentic. All day ,I was spoken to in Ye Olde English-buying a drink was like you were royalty-m'lady! Very funny!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SlsgJlHShDI/AAAAAAAAAdw/dbPmsoy2PIk/s1600-h/Tourney.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 288px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357911530640933938" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SlsgJlHShDI/AAAAAAAAAdw/dbPmsoy2PIk/s400/Tourney.JPG" /></a> The combat was awesome to watch!!!^^^^^ this is one of my faves from the day.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SlsgC6XMr7I/AAAAAAAAAdo/4ShD0B_RnBQ/s1600-h/tourney2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 303px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357911416085721010" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SlsgC6XMr7I/AAAAAAAAAdo/4ShD0B_RnBQ/s400/tourney2.JPG" /></a> I think these guys fought the longest! One guy took three attempts to be "killed off", he just kept getting back up with smaller and smaller weapons,roflmao. Here is another dancer-this was taken just before the grand finale.Again, the most exquisite costume:) I am just sad her eyes aren't a bit sharper,but with a long lens,zoomed up, I was just happy to have her in the shot,lol!Especially hand-held:)<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Slsf6WCx6nI/AAAAAAAAAdg/nFQfFQe5ekc/s1600-h/lady.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357911268897450610" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Slsf6WCx6nI/AAAAAAAAAdg/nFQfFQe5ekc/s400/lady.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Now for my MOST FAVOURITE PART of the whole day-the fantabulous JOUST TILT!!!!!!! These riders were nothing short of spectacular to watch,my only regret is that we weren't higher up in the Grandstand, so we didn't have bars to contend with:( But this was where my camera lessons came in soo handy, using autofocus on a point,switching to manual, and panning with the horses-the shots were pretty clear considering. These competitors hit HARD, and the horses were so stunning-one a huge Percheron Black Stallion...he was magnificent. The regalia was just perfect,the horses looked like they had stepped out of a castle somewhere. These guys(oh and ladies too)travel the world doing this, one of them is an 8 year world Joust champion.... it was fantastic!!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SlsfzHVB1sI/AAAAAAAAAdY/6arK_3efyXM/s1600-h/joust.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357911144688375490" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SlsfzHVB1sI/AAAAAAAAAdY/6arK_3efyXM/s400/joust.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The horse on the left of this shot was called Goblin-he was gorgeous too. He and his rider are the Champions at present, and have been 8 times...his horse would rear on command, made the whole thing more theatrical. Just awesome!!!The best $2 I ever spent!!!Needless to say, I took lots of the Jousting:):):)<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Slsfr-JW4jI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/3k8bbJzPfnI/s1600-h/joust2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357911021964419634" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Slsfr-JW4jI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/3k8bbJzPfnI/s400/joust2.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Well, that's all from mre for now-be back soon, with more photos! Take care, and thanks for stopping in:)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934753906527658805noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092690989904768120.post-83051266879834123612009-06-22T14:34:00.009+10:002009-06-22T15:06:34.274+10:00AC/DC, Convention, prizes, and more.....That has been what my last (month-has it truly been so long???) has consisted of. I have sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo many exciting things to share, and a few bits of scrapping, but not much:( The last few weeks have flown by, and I can honestly say, I haven't scrapped for nearly two weeks......I really miss it!!!<br />Firstly-huge thankyou's to a few peoples, whom are very special to me!!! Two lovely ladies I met at the convention in Brisbane-Lovely Louise Nelson, and Nicole Finlayson- two special scrap buddies, and truly inspiring , smashing people to spend the day with!!! I went in to the convention, my first time, on the public holiday, and met Lou and nic in real life, and they are SOOOOO FABULOUS!!!! Had an absolute ball, spent all my money(;) as you do!) and came home with Glimmermist and lovely stuff to play with-who could ask for more??? Thankyou for making my day so special Nic and Lou, and I just know it won't be the last time we meet!!!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sj8LFQhBVII/AAAAAAAAAdI/fmfstAT_Gh8/s1600-h/owl+challenge+Shelly+williams.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 301px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350007067300156546" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sj8LFQhBVII/AAAAAAAAAdI/fmfstAT_Gh8/s400/owl+challenge+Shelly+williams.JPG" /></a> Another thankyou to Sue from ORANGE JELLY STAMPS!! My card above, won the Owl challenge that Sarahj from Inkurable Stampers featured on her blog recently-I took a photo of the stamps that I won, but Jacob has the little camera at work with him today, so I will share them later. They are awesome, and thanks again sooo much Sue!!! Can't wait to scrap again, and actually get to play with my stamps!!!!<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sj8K_EWKK7I/AAAAAAAAAdA/eoM50pR_aG4/s1600-h/kitefest.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 391px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 383px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350006960954158002" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sj8K_EWKK7I/AAAAAAAAAdA/eoM50pR_aG4/s400/kitefest.JPG" /></a> I have still been chatting at my two favourite haunts, BONS SCRAPS, and FOREVER ALWAYS. Have an absolute swag of scrapping to do, and hope to get lots done before the end of the month!I did the Kitefest layout for FA'S 6th Birthday Extravaganza-I find bright colours so hard!!!</div><div> Well, in other news, Jacob and I got tickets to AC/DC!!!!!!!!I cannot wait!!!!This will be my second time to see them live, they really are just mind-blowing!!! Only another 8 months to go,lol!!! we are going along with our friends Carmen and Troy, so it will be a hoot! I know I will come home without a voice, oh, and with a new shirt of course:)</div><div> I started another course with my camera a few weeks ago, and I just love what we have been learning. I met up with some of my previous classmates, and we had a field trip to the city on Saturday. Took some great shots, one of which I absolutely love, but alas, I cannot share. We started the trip in Roma St Parklands, and while we were there, a wedding party came through-the bride looked absolutley STUNNING, and her bridesmaids had the richest ruby coloured dresses, just gorgeous.well, there we all were, cameras in hand as they came around the corner-the poor bride nearly died!!!Our instructor, Peter , asked the photographer and bride if we could take some photos, and they said yes, butwe aren't allowed to put them on the net or anything. I took one as they were "waltzing" and he spun her around and laids her backwards-I love the shot, and was so stoked to get it!!! We all had a great time, and watched the photographer in awe of her equipment!!!! Anyways, here are some I took on the night section of our trip-<br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sj8K6EP2rhI/AAAAAAAAAc4/ohUtP3XsXTo/s1600-h/treasury.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 254px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350006875028368914" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sj8K6EP2rhI/AAAAAAAAAc4/ohUtP3XsXTo/s400/treasury.JPG" /></a><br />Treasury Casino-all the people on the railing are people in my class-they had all finished snapping away, I had loaned my tripod , so took a few more when I got it back;) This one was taken from the river side.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sj8KxwbRjUI/AAAAAAAAAcw/ZnKEVkATiHQ/s1600-h/treasury+zoom.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350006732268604738" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sj8KxwbRjUI/AAAAAAAAAcw/ZnKEVkATiHQ/s400/treasury+zoom.JPG" /></a><br />My LSD photo,lol! I had a few attempts at this, zooming on a long shutter speed-my first one looked very psychedelic!!!A little TOOO much zoom!!! Good fun though! This is the casino from another side, don't know the name of the street, always get lost in Brisbane!!!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sj8Km82EWdI/AAAAAAAAAco/t5meJJkBQqE/s1600-h/light+trails.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350006546623650258" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sj8Km82EWdI/AAAAAAAAAco/t5meJJkBQqE/s400/light+trails.JPG" /></a><br />Light trails on North Quay. Unfortunately , no-one came toward me when I had the star filter for this shot;( But I still loved learning how they work, and playing!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sj8Kfc1v-LI/AAAAAAAAAcg/Q10CJeobXDk/s1600-h/ferris+wheel.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 272px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350006417773295794" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sj8Kfc1v-LI/AAAAAAAAAcg/Q10CJeobXDk/s400/ferris+wheel.JPG" /></a> Onw of my faves of the night-the Southbank Ferris Wheel. I am framing this one I think!!! We are now planning to meet up once a month to go out taking shots. Graeme, one of the other students, has bought a South East bushwalking book, so who knows where we will end up,lol!!!? I have another field trip this weekend, which will be fabbo!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> I was especially lucky to be chosen for the Guest DT for AUSSIE SCRAPJACKED this month, by Gorgeous lou!!! Here is my take on the "jack". If you haven't checked them out-do go have a looksee!!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sj8KWrgfhxI/AAAAAAAAAcY/nUQXXi_17ss/s1600-h/asjjune.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 394px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350006267091846930" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sj8KWrgfhxI/AAAAAAAAAcY/nUQXXi_17ss/s400/asjjune.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Lastly, but by no means least, here is a shot of me and Lou at the convention!!! Love you Lou, and I will be reloading this one, as I uploaded the wrong one, and now we are sideways,roflmao-sorry Lou, but it could only happen to me!!!!!!mwah-love you!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sj8J8M3P8-I/AAAAAAAAAcQ/FyB-scESRgk/s1600-h/P4100491.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350005812189197282" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sj8J8M3P8-I/AAAAAAAAAcQ/FyB-scESRgk/s400/P4100491.JPG" /></a><br />Well, best be off-two sick kiddies at home, one is asleep, and one is very quiet, which generally means she is into something,lol! Have a blast, and thanks for droppping by!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934753906527658805noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092690989904768120.post-44765848600685113802009-05-16T19:09:00.007+10:002009-05-16T19:24:03.773+10:00Aaaargh- it's a purple lobster!!I went to the Kitefest with the girls today, and of course, I just HAD to take the camera along,lol! I took stacks of photos, but I have only uploaded a couple, as I am still trying to master Photobucket. This giant lobster was one of the kites there- he was HUGE!!!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sg6D-qHYnuI/AAAAAAAAAcI/WduSUwvj_V8/s1600-h/IMG_0848.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336347720961007330" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sg6D-qHYnuI/AAAAAAAAAcI/WduSUwvj_V8/s400/IMG_0848.JPG" /></a> Took this one of Bianca and Aleisha- Aleisha thought she was going to end up in the ocean, so she was petrified!! She was actually a good distance away, but she got scared, poor missy!<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sg6DoLZ3lWI/AAAAAAAAAcA/I1HAx2nrc7A/s1600-h/IMG_0829.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336347334759912802" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sg6DoLZ3lWI/AAAAAAAAAcA/I1HAx2nrc7A/s400/IMG_0829.JPG" /></a><br />I think it will get scrapped,lol! Here is my layout for the second challenge over at BLACK MAGIC SKETCHES-awesome sketch designed by Nat!! Go check it out and give it a go- the colours really rock with this layout!!<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sg6DXNnC7OI/AAAAAAAAAb4/bWKskYmC03w/s1600-h/MAYBM2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 391px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336347043294276834" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sg6DXNnC7OI/AAAAAAAAAb4/bWKskYmC03w/s400/MAYBM2.JPG" /></a><br />This layout I did ages ago for a tag challenge at Savvy- I finally remembered to upload it!!!It accidentally got deleted in the computer meltdown,so I had to take another shot.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sg6DQ93xCiI/AAAAAAAAAbw/7sFwXBagxqw/s1600-h/savvytag.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 392px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 385px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336346935990225442" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sg6DQ93xCiI/AAAAAAAAAbw/7sFwXBagxqw/s400/savvytag.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />Made this card with scraps, and another 3d sheet. I did this one for the ribbons and lace challenge at Inkurable, but then I changed my mind and did another one:)<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sg6DJeQAUaI/AAAAAAAAAbo/wUHDTpA4uck/s1600-h/MAKE+A+WISH.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336346807242871202" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sg6DJeQAUaI/AAAAAAAAAbo/wUHDTpA4uck/s400/MAKE+A+WISH.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I am trying out for the design team at ARTY PANTS. Each week we have challenges to complete, and then the new team member/s will be slected. Here is my take on the week one bonus challenge, which is the current Arty Pants sketch.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sg6DBU2PBiI/AAAAAAAAAbg/K8_0LohJRkk/s1600-h/mayartysketch.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 392px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 392px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336346667279910434" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sg6DBU2PBiI/AAAAAAAAAbg/K8_0LohJRkk/s400/mayartysketch.JPG" /></a><br /><br />We also had to complete a layout inspired by an ad. I took these shots of Mr Grasshopper at my S-I-L's house. It's a shame the second photo looks so dark, as it isn't on the actual photo, but I suck at editing that sort of thing, so I left it alone:)<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sg6C5VJT5wI/AAAAAAAAAbY/-dJn_3uadR8/s1600-h/artydtweek1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 398px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336346529920968450" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sg6C5VJT5wI/AAAAAAAAAbY/-dJn_3uadR8/s400/artydtweek1.JPG" /></a> Well, I am in the middle of cybercrop this weekend at the fabulous FOREVER ALWAYS, so lots of mojo flowing!! Have a scrappy weekend!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934753906527658805noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092690989904768120.post-16626379432838574912009-05-06T22:24:00.013+10:002009-05-06T23:03:26.069+10:00Brace yourselves!!!I know I promised a post DAYS ago, but things have been hectic, and I just haven't gotten around to it. I have done literally heaps of scrapping, and it's all stuff that I am really chuffed with too-bonus! Over the weekend, I got heaps done, one sitting had me up til three am!Without further adieu-here are my latest creations! First up, is my May layout for AUSSIE SCRAPJACKED. I absolutely adore the jack for this month-the super talented Ruby Bisson. I just had to have a go- and I don't think Renae would forgive me if I didn't,lol! I love this photo, and have been pondering how best to scrap it. As soon as I saw the challenge for this month, I knew it woulg get scrapped!!!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SgGCazkBvqI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/JL-FDRkB05g/s1600-h/aprilasj.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332686830812905122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 377px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SgGCazkBvqI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/JL-FDRkB05g/s400/aprilasj.JPG" border="0" /></a> I get to meet the gorgeous lou next month-which reminds me- I have to sort out the day I am going, and SMS the lovely lady, so we can meet up. :) Cannot wait!!!!!<br /> Next is someone very close to my heart-my gorgeous little feathered friend,Smurf. He is a recent addition to my family:) This is my layout fro the first challenge at SONGBIRD SCRAPS. Don't be shy, drop by the blog and have a go- the lyrics this month are FABULOUS!!!!! An awesome prize is up for grabs, so why hot go check it out. If I were more computer savvy, I would copy and paste the lyrics here, but alas, i am a dunce with puters, and copy and paste NEVER works for me, I don't know what i do wrong:(<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SgGCWOmFDJI/AAAAAAAAAbI/JKd3vhoSQjU/s1600-h/songbirdmay1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332686752169921682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 342px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SgGCWOmFDJI/AAAAAAAAAbI/JKd3vhoSQjU/s400/songbirdmay1.JPG" border="0" /></a> Isn't he just the cutest thing with feathers? Oh, and in other news, see the little owl stamp in the corner? I received that the othe day from ORANGE JELLY STAMPS. I have ben selected to take part in a challenge using that stamp, in conjunction with the gorgeous Sarh's INKURABLE STAMPERS blog. I have top create an item using that stamp, to be in the draw for some totally beautiful Orange Jelly stamps.........I went and checked out their site, let me tell you, I will be going shopping there- value for money, and some really funky designs too:)<br /> I recently joined up at Bons Scraps. Yes, I know, I probably don't NEED to do any more challenges, but, after winning a prize from Bon, and fence sitting, I thought why not join? A few familiar faces are there too. Well, last week, they had their cybercrop, and Sandie set an awesome Blind challenge. I absolutely adore these!!!I collated my bits, and after placing toothpicks on my eyes, got it done in the wee hours of the morn. Another recent photography specimen. I dig bugs......<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SgGCPtsIDAI/AAAAAAAAAbA/BTs4C5A3aP4/s1600-h/sandiesblindscrap.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332686640257698818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 398px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SgGCPtsIDAI/AAAAAAAAAbA/BTs4C5A3aP4/s400/sandiesblindscrap.JPG" border="0" /></a> LOVE the way this turned out- and it got me hooked on some new things too:)</div><div>Another challenge was set by Bon, a colour challenge. You had to use grey(omg was my first thought)pink, black,purple, with minimum white, and a quirky title:-<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SgGCLOV_fVI/AAAAAAAAAa4/MJUnUvi8BCg/s1600-h/bons+challenge.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332686563123887442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 391px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SgGCLOV_fVI/AAAAAAAAAa4/MJUnUvi8BCg/s400/bons+challenge.JPG" border="0" /></a> Oh, and fabric too......with stitching. I actually did this one in the middle of the day. What is so bizarre about that? I NEVER scrap thru the week, in the daytime, always do the night owl thing.I was so stoked to get this page done.....Anna is a long time friend, and she is soooo much taller than me, and for many years she has been Miss raffe to me, hence the title. </div><div> </div><div>Now, as if that wasn't enough to get me scrapping my head off, FOREVER ALWAYS, such a special place,hosted a SUPER CROP , for National scrapbooking Day, on the weekend.Sonia and the gorgeous girls issued heaps of challenges over the weekend, and one of them was to make cards with all of your scraps, before you clear the desk for the next layout, was suggested by Sonia. So that's what I did.I got so much done, and I am now going to try to do this each time I create now. Love the notion!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SgGCGJ9IsRI/AAAAAAAAAaw/d5pcGglGBeA/s1600-h/card+from+scraps.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332686476046545170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 392px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 236px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SgGCGJ9IsRI/AAAAAAAAAaw/d5pcGglGBeA/s400/card+from+scraps.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />This one here, I created only from scraps- I got two layouts out of the lace cardstock,plus this card.BARGAIN city!!!Oh, the Heidi stamp is one I chose from my winnings from the lovely FA store. Thankyou Sonia,mwah!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SgGCCsLcLXI/AAAAAAAAAao/aGPm3RG9xwc/s1600-h/facolourcombomay.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332686416513871218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 393px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SgGCCsLcLXI/AAAAAAAAAao/aGPm3RG9xwc/s400/facolourcombomay.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />My layout for the May colour combo at Forever Always. I would never have put those colours together, but I think they look fabbo.</div><div>One of the technique challenges was dare to tear. No cardstock( I was quaking in my boots) 3pp, 2 journalling blocks, and 1 stamp. Another one of Jacob on his new toy:)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SgGB8-yTGNI/AAAAAAAAAag/kMff5utgjeQ/s1600-h/new+excavator.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332686318429477074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 391px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SgGB8-yTGNI/AAAAAAAAAag/kMff5utgjeQ/s400/new+excavator.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I got a card outta that one too!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SgGB4uLA1RI/AAAAAAAAAaY/bjGEbbmrs2U/s1600-h/nsdcard3.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332686245250258194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 323px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SgGB4uLA1RI/AAAAAAAAAaY/bjGEbbmrs2U/s400/nsdcard3.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I have heaps of that Kbots pp left, it's awesome! Great for little, and big boy stuff:)</div><div> My fave of the weekend woould have to be this page I think. This challenge was the current criteria for SCRAPPING WORD PICTURES. Another Blind scrap- the site is awesome too!!!!I have had these Darkroom Door papers for awhile, waiting for the right project. I love their range-sooooo yummy!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SgGByicd-YI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/_JCt9QHpcmM/s1600-h/shellywilliamsmayword.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332686139023030658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 393px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SgGByicd-YI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/_JCt9QHpcmM/s400/shellywilliamsmayword.JPG" border="0" /></a> I am a huge music nerd, love to listen to just about anything. I have been like that ever since I can remember, so I thought it was high time I scrapped about it!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Here is my card from the leftovers:)<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SgGBuWRapLI/AAAAAAAAAaI/JwCsVgv1ITc/s1600-h/nsdcard2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332686067035972786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 297px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SgGBuWRapLI/AAAAAAAAAaI/JwCsVgv1ITc/s400/nsdcard2.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I also did the challenge for the first may sketch at Crafty Sketches. This is a gorgeous, elegant sketch, and I used up some pp that have been sitting, patiently waiting to see the light of day:)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SgGBpbUe23I/AAAAAAAAAaA/xy_40aoeZNs/s1600-h/shellywillamscraftymay.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332685982491663218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 382px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 380px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SgGBpbUe23I/AAAAAAAAAaA/xy_40aoeZNs/s400/shellywillamscraftymay.JPG" border="0" /></a> Bianca has been on a no photo rampage of late, which is why I have scrapped this shot twice- take what I can get,lol!My card from this one was supposed to look like shrub, but try as I might, I only see an ice cream now:( I used some flower stickers that the gorgeous 'Nae sent me in a rak-they are bright and foily, and very pretty;)</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> </div><div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SgGBkeyZcXI/AAAAAAAAAZ4/3S21KOa_yv0/s1600-h/card1nsd.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332685897523097970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 358px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 356px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SgGBkeyZcXI/AAAAAAAAAZ4/3S21KOa_yv0/s400/card1nsd.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Well, that's about it for now peoples. I have a couple more to photograph, and a few more that I didn't upload this time, just in case my mojo runs off!!! Take care, and thanks heaps for dropping by my cornmer of cyberspace! Next time won't be such a mammoth post!!!xo<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934753906527658805noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092690989904768120.post-47269271732492461552009-05-03T02:54:00.004+10:002009-05-03T03:03:18.305+10:00I'M BACK!!!Well- there is so much Scrappy goodness out there to do- firstly the new challenge over at BLACK MAGIC SKETCHES. This is a layout I did , based on my sketch.You need to use Black, Pink, white, Silver, and some bling for this one....if all of the new challenges out there aren't enough to get the mojo flowing, nothing is!!! I can't wait to see the takes on the sketch, and the CT has come up with some gorgeous layouts!!!!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sfx7BRzWyUI/AAAAAAAAAZw/5IZKBFQe3Mw/s1600-h/bmmay1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331271320788715842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 393px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sfx7BRzWyUI/AAAAAAAAAZw/5IZKBFQe3Mw/s400/bmmay1.JPG" border="0" /></a> It is a supercrop weekend over at FOREVER ALWAYS, and I have had a fabbo time completing some of the challenges- will have to take some pics in the morn!So far I ahve done three layouts, and three cards- totally happy with that!!!<br /><br />I have had a few layouts that i haven't been able to share- this is one of them, for the April A2Z Scraplets blind challenge last month. I am really lovin recipes, and loved this page too.I haven't liked much Basic Grey for a little while, but love the Bittersweet range- and their new Lime rickey looks cute too!<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sfx69juPwmI/AAAAAAAAAZo/RrOy1Tm2fEI/s1600-h/shelly+williams.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331271256879645282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 398px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sfx69juPwmI/AAAAAAAAAZo/RrOy1Tm2fEI/s400/shelly+williams.JPG" border="0" /></a> I still have last weeks recipe from Sonia to do- gosh- where to start???? I have done two of the Bon's CC challenges too, but Blogger won't let me upload them, so i will put them up tomorrow too. It will be a big post,lol! One of them is another blind challenge- oh, so cool!!!<br /><br /><div></div></div>Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934753906527658805noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092690989904768120.post-9177656883218561042009-04-24T23:45:00.007+10:002009-04-25T00:07:07.678+10:00Woohoo- I love Darkroom Door!I have had the most fantastic week- good kids,lots of reading, and going out to play with the Canon....and being asked by Rachel Greig from DARKROOM DOOR if she could feature these next two projects on their blog!!!!!! OMG- to say I was excited was an understatement!!! I sent an email to Rachel, showing her what I had created with the stamp set I had won, and a layout I had done with other stamps from their range- not expecting to be asked if they could feature my work. Wow, and thankyou so much is all I can say- I am on a scrapping high!!!!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SfHDMzWLM3I/AAAAAAAAAZg/Zmu89x3-Wws/s1600-h/shellywilliamsaprilinkurable.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328254458865070962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 398px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SfHDMzWLM3I/AAAAAAAAAZg/Zmu89x3-Wws/s400/shellywilliamsaprilinkurable.JPG" border="0" /></a> This first layout is one I did with a shot I took the other day while out playing........I created this one for the April challenge at INKURABLE STAMPERS. The colour combo is Orange, Black and White. I thought this shot would work well with the Darkroom Door photography stamps, and I am so stoked with the way it turned out!<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SfHDF6md9hI/AAAAAAAAAZY/M7NETf-eCuc/s1600-h/darkroom+card.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328254340553373202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SfHDF6md9hI/AAAAAAAAAZY/M7NETf-eCuc/s400/darkroom+card.JPG" border="0" /></a> My card that I used some of my Wilderness set for:) I still love this card!Make sure you go and check out the Darkroom Door blog...their stamps are to die for,and Rachel's photography is delicious too! I will add a link over in the sidebar to them- might need Jacob's help there, coz at the moment blogger is giving me grief:(<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SfHDCXvXorI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/PV6mYO64K58/s1600-h/paperpiecedbutterfly.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328254279655858866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 364px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 334px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SfHDCXvXorI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/PV6mYO64K58/s400/paperpiecedbutterfly.JPG" border="0" /></a> Do you like my little butterfly? I put my hand up to do the Random Challenge over at the fabulous Forever Always!! You had to use paper piecing, and I have an Annie Lang pattern book from years ago....so I thought I would use it again. I put this little cutie on here:-<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SfHC8YH98YI/AAAAAAAAAZI/erxxaRqsijo/s1600-h/evilchallenge.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328254176679817602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 378px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SfHC8YH98YI/AAAAAAAAAZI/erxxaRqsijo/s400/evilchallenge.JPG" border="0" /></a> I really love the way this turned out- a very me layout, fiddly cutting, some stitching,flowers, and my new found passion, stamping:) The Basic Grey papers are luscious too!</div><div> Now for a photo share- I haven't taken any photos for a couple of weeks, and have been itching to play. My friend asked me if I could take a photo for her of a plant at her aunt's house....after i had taken those photos, I mosied around the garden, and found this little fellow. This is the photo from my layout above:)<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SfHC1ymbChI/AAAAAAAAAZA/Hz6zHvrxGwA/s1600-h/spider.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328254063527791122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SfHC1ymbChI/AAAAAAAAAZA/Hz6zHvrxGwA/s400/spider.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I was so proud of this one- I zoomed up on the web on my camera, and the water droplets on the web are crystal clear- i loooove my camera!!!!I also took this in colour, but like it better in B&W- the web is much more visible.</div><div> We then went to the Botanical Gardens at Redcliffe, and I had a great time snapping away there too! I haven't uploaded all the pics yet, so I will share more next post:)This Gum had me intrigued, I love the shed bark hanging on the bough, and the fact that the texture really shows in B&W.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SfHCvrA2UcI/AAAAAAAAAY4/2VkVplZndW0/s1600-h/gum.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328253958411932098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SfHCvrA2UcI/AAAAAAAAAY4/2VkVplZndW0/s400/gum.JPG" border="0" /></a> Just a random thing I saw, but loved, so i had to take a photo!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SfHCqXCXJCI/AAAAAAAAAYw/2SjzyCPkKuk/s1600-h/flowers.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328253867150222370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SfHCqXCXJCI/AAAAAAAAAYw/2SjzyCPkKuk/s400/flowers.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />These purple flowers were amazing, and I was pretty happy with how clear this photo came out, considering the wind was up, and the flowers kept moving- oh, and I don't yet have a macro lens either!I just love the colour- and no, they haven't been edited- I haven't the foggiest how to use Picasa yet!</div><div> Well, I must be off, thanks for stopping by my little corner of the world. I have done some other stuff, which I can't share yet- I hope to get my first bons challenges done this weekend, and a swag of others too. Take care!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934753906527658805noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092690989904768120.post-10482911191142824192009-04-20T20:51:00.009+10:002009-04-20T21:18:12.513+10:00It's been awhile....So grab your cuppa, and get comfy, coz we could be here all night,lol! I have sooooo much to share, and even then I don't think I have uploaded everything! I will start with one of my faves- I adore the recipe scraps over at FOREVER ALWAYS- and who wouldn't when you end up with a layout like this??? Our chef last week was the ravishing Renae- and thi is the gorgeous layout I created from her recipe. Love the way it turned out...even if I didn't quite follow directions, and forgot my left and right,lol!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SexUnimgXAI/AAAAAAAAAYo/5O5v_GPHyjA/s1600-h/renae+recipe.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326725497552395266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 376px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 364px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SexUnimgXAI/AAAAAAAAAYo/5O5v_GPHyjA/s400/renae+recipe.JPG" border="0" /></a> The added bonus is that I did this layout from stash scraps too- gotta love that!Last wekend was the fun of Cybercrop..and I pulled out some old photos for these layouts, and scrapped away!:)The first one is for Sonia's challenge,she chose the most awesome photo for inspiration. A fairly simple layout, but it turned out kinda cute!<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SexUjWY8zyI/AAAAAAAAAYg/W573QfvZJW0/s1600-h/Sonias+challenge.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326725425554837282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 388px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SexUjWY8zyI/AAAAAAAAAYg/W573QfvZJW0/s400/Sonias+challenge.JPG" border="0" /></a> That was such a fun day- and Aleisha looks so little in the photo!Paula's challenge was a FUN one- you had to use the word fun on your layout, and bright colours, with a cluster. Well, this is what I came up with, and Richard is gonna kill me when he sees I have scrapped him,lol!The things you do with a few Bundys under your belt!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SexUeCNsTLI/AAAAAAAAAYY/pSDN7G83fKg/s1600-h/Paulas+cc+challenge.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326725334239562930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 383px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 381px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SexUeCNsTLI/AAAAAAAAAYY/pSDN7G83fKg/s400/Paulas+cc+challenge.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Sorry about the not-so-straight photos- it's a miracle I got them here at all, with dogs trying to stick their heads in shots!Next is my layout for Kye's criteria-this photo is of my big brother Stephen, and was taken in either 1983, or1984. I haven't scrapped any photos from years ago for ages, and originally I had this out for the colour combo challenge. I used an old onion bag on this layout- even recycling while scrapping!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SexUXDo98KI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/WjVSZjjex8s/s1600-h/he+aint+heavy.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326725214363316386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 384px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 376px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SexUXDo98KI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/WjVSZjjex8s/s400/he+aint+heavy.JPG" border="0" /></a> I am totally in love with Thickers......love their fonts!!!</div><div>If you haven't already, you really need to check out the challenge over at SONGBIRD SCRAPS. The songs to choose from are Kasey Chambers" CAPTAIN" lyrics, or Cold Chisel, 'When The War Is Over"- I went with Chisel-love Barnsey, and couldn't get the flow happening with Kasey- even though I had photos from her concert, and tickets....just didn't happen for me. I had to scrap another photo of Aleisha in her Easter Hat!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SexUR7ABl3I/AAAAAAAAAYI/uOJY2y3Qcoo/s1600-h/songbirdapril2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326725126144759666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 367px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 364px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SexUR7ABl3I/AAAAAAAAAYI/uOJY2y3Qcoo/s400/songbirdapril2.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I can't believe she is nearly five now- what happened to my little baby???Speaking of babies, my friend Carmen has the CUTEST little puss, called Opal. I took my camera over to show Carmen the other week, and Opal was jumping around on her scratch post like a mad thing. I honestly didn't think she would stay there, much less look at the camera! I was really happy with this one- animals are so much harder to photograph than kids!!!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SexUMavGq4I/AAAAAAAAAYA/0QpiT_bqPa8/s1600-h/aprilbm2shelly.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326725031584508802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 347px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 345px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SexUMavGq4I/AAAAAAAAAYA/0QpiT_bqPa8/s400/aprilbm2shelly.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Now, onto some cards! The first one is a card I made for my M-I-L, as it is her birthday in a couple of weeks. Cuttlebug Challenges has some great inspiration, the theme for this weeks challenge was numbers. I had already started this card, so I thought I would finish it off with some numbers run thru the Cuttlebug.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SexUIBb8ElI/AAAAAAAAAX4/ed4gcjtevtw/s1600-h/taxes+and+numbers+cuttlebug.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326724956073759314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 351px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SexUIBb8ElI/AAAAAAAAAX4/ed4gcjtevtw/s400/taxes+and+numbers+cuttlebug.JPG" border="0" /></a> Not quite how it looked in my head, but that's okay- I won't eneter that card- you should see the AMAZING stuff other people have done-think i will wait for this weeks challenge,lol!</div><div> </div><div>I have been making up Mother's day cards too, still have two to go, but I was happy with this one-<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SexTxMz_FfI/AAAAAAAAAXs/YpXF8_itxTs/s1600-h/mothers+day+card.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326724563990418930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 371px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SexTxMz_FfI/AAAAAAAAAXs/YpXF8_itxTs/s400/mothers+day+card.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I love 3d fiddly stuff, and the papers for this have been buried in my stash for ages...I love Orchids!I did try to upload the close-up- but Blogger didn't like that photo for some reason:( Temperamental thing!!!</div><div> </div><div>Well, I am off to scrap some more- my A2Z challenge, an Evil random Challenge, and hopefully a sketch, or Scrap The boys page,maybe??? I would like to do some challenges for Bons too this month-time is running away. I joined ther after having a win to spend in Bons shop, and try to keep up with the chat, but the girls there out-talk me!!!</div><div>Take care, and thanks for stopping by- it really makes my day when you say hi!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934753906527658805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092690989904768120.post-39919991028074539452009-04-13T15:02:00.005+10:002009-04-13T15:13:57.230+10:00An Easter Parade!Isn't this just the cutest Easter hat? I went along to Aleisha's Easter Hat Parade at school the other day- the kids looked gorgeous in their creations! All of the prep kiddies made their own hats in class- this was Aleisha's creation:). I am so glad that she got to go along, after being so sick at the start of the week!Of course, I couldn't wait to scrap the photos, so here is my April Scrapjack layout , a gorgeous layout to jack too! Don't forget to go check out the creations of Lou's lovely team!!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SeLH4dBcMzI/AAAAAAAAAXk/Z1OGHFoq6kM/s1600-h/April+scrapjack.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324037482182619954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 376px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 372px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SeLH4dBcMzI/AAAAAAAAAXk/Z1OGHFoq6kM/s400/April+scrapjack.JPG" border="0" /></a> Oh, and here is a sneaky peek st the next BLACK MAGIC SKETCHES April layout! Using Black, red, Green, and Blue. Can't wait to share the whole thing:) Stay tuned folks!<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SeLH1CGU3bI/AAAAAAAAAXc/HeIzB6A05wo/s1600-h/bmsneakapril2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324037423415745970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SeLH1CGU3bI/AAAAAAAAAXc/HeIzB6A05wo/s400/bmsneakapril2.JPG" border="0" /></a> I was going to enter the DT tryout for Kaisercraft, but never got my entries finished in time. So I thought I would share them - the first is my double layout that I created about Jacob and his new toys!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SeLHv3GSR0I/AAAAAAAAAXU/DbsoZc4NEEE/s1600-h/jacob+double.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324037334563440450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 210px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SeLHv3GSR0I/AAAAAAAAAXU/DbsoZc4NEEE/s400/jacob+double.JPG" border="0" /></a> OOPS- uploaded in the wrong order there! Over at the fabulous FOREVER ALWAYS, we have been uploading our first ever layouts- this was my comcoction from way back when- so CM! I don't dig the triangles anymore,lol!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SeLHrdVEaiI/AAAAAAAAAXM/oBHTNCJpHVo/s1600-h/my+first+page.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324037258926647842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 398px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SeLHrdVEaiI/AAAAAAAAAXM/oBHTNCJpHVo/s400/my+first+page.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Here is my single entry for the Kaiser tryout- I was happy with this one, but wish I had finished the mini album in time. Oh well, there is always another time!<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SeLHnsC_bKI/AAAAAAAAAXE/6A0LRKpulWs/s1600-h/i+am+me.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324037194157878434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 397px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SeLHnsC_bKI/AAAAAAAAAXE/6A0LRKpulWs/s400/i+am+me.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I am off to finish my SONGBIRD SCRAPS layout- it is half done onm my desk- deadline tomorrow-eek! We have had a huge Easter weekend, and I need to get cracking! Seeya!!!<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934753906527658805noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092690989904768120.post-81755978458331247862009-04-08T09:58:00.006+10:002009-04-08T10:23:05.528+10:00Winners are Grinners!Well, what can I say, I have had the most awesomely scrappy weekend/month. Of late, I seem to have had a lucky streak-maybe 2009 is my year after all!I have been sinking my teeth into some different things of late- trying to learn some new techniques and spread my scrappy wings. In the process of this, I have come across some amazingly talented sites, and some really friendly people too. Thanks to all of you lovely people out there! One of those is Rachel Greig, who owns DARKROOM DOOR. I won a stamp set from her a few weeks back, The Wilderness Collection Vol 2, and finally gotthe chance to make a card with the set! This is my card for the Cuttlebug Challenge for this week- you have to use Kraft, black and white/ivory. Oh, and your Cuttlebug too! Also, you had to do a clean and simple card- I think I managed that with this one-<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SdvpJnIDQII/AAAAAAAAAW8/RkGf47AWCzA/s1600-h/cas+card.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322103735999217794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 310px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SdvpJnIDQII/AAAAAAAAAW8/RkGf47AWCzA/s400/cas+card.JPG" border="0" /></a> Love the way it turned out, and I think you could use it for a ladies or mens card.Love the stamps!! Thanks again so much Rachel!<br /> Jacob celebrates his birthday today, and I made him this clock, to put on his computer desk. I didn't think at the time that the computer already has the time on it...doh! Oh well, he liked it- I made it ages ago, and have had it hidden so he didn't find it:)<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SdvpGrS0-DI/AAAAAAAAAW0/fChX1xPZLJw/s1600-h/dad+clock.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322103685578553394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SdvpGrS0-DI/AAAAAAAAAW0/fChX1xPZLJw/s400/dad+clock.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Look at the GORGEOUS RAK that the beautiful Renae sent me!I love it!!!!!She also gave me some yummy lace , which I have already started to use. Thanks Renae- you made my day, love ya!!!!<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SdvpCkdS2sI/AAAAAAAAAWs/QMrrFliUuPk/s1600-h/renae+rak.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322103615023930050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SdvpCkdS2sI/AAAAAAAAAWs/QMrrFliUuPk/s400/renae+rak.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Over the weekend, Sarah from Inkurable Stampers had her Cyberstamp. I finished the projects,yay! This is challenge number two, which you had to use 5 stamps to complete. This is my first attempt at an accordian card- it looks cute, but I think I will try to be more arty on my next one,lol! Love the super cute Easter stamps though:)<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sdvo854u9GI/AAAAAAAAAWk/ZefgQSAXQs4/s1600-h/inkurablechall%232shelly.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322103517696947298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 262px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sdvo854u9GI/AAAAAAAAAWk/ZefgQSAXQs4/s400/inkurablechall%232shelly.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />We also had to make a TWINCHIE. A twinchie is a two by two inch creation. I used some Tim Holtz inks I have had for ages( and never used until recently*blush*) and a Lucy's Stamp locket stamp for this one. They are lots of un, and I can see myself making MANY more to come,lol!I figure this one I can use on a crad, or a scrapping layout somewhere- limitless really~!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sdvo5MkwVyI/AAAAAAAAAWc/HK3mQWRYzqc/s1600-h/twinchieshelly.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322103453993948962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sdvo5MkwVyI/AAAAAAAAAWc/HK3mQWRYzqc/s400/twinchieshelly.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Last share for today, but by no means least...is my layout for the first challenge for BLACK MAGIC SKETCHES for April. Awesome sketch to work with, and the colours you need to use are Black, with red, green and blue. Go check out the blog if you haven't already- lots of inspiring ladies on there!!! With two sketches each month,that's another two in your album!!! I used up things from Aleisha's school year so far- her award for tryin hard in P.E, a painting, and her name that she wrote. I really treasure these little things, and thought in years to come, she will look back on this page, and remember all the things she did in Prep.</div><div> Well, best be off, the housework is calling, and I know we don't have any housework fairies living here,lol! Take care, and thanks for stopping by!!!:)<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SdvoyVSx0oI/AAAAAAAAAWU/lLXWZklrJkA/s1600-h/aprilbm1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322103336075383426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 357px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SdvoyVSx0oI/AAAAAAAAAWU/lLXWZklrJkA/s400/aprilbm1.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934753906527658805noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092690989904768120.post-28834911072321180632009-04-05T14:51:00.004+10:002009-04-05T15:08:03.981+10:00An INKURABLE ADDICT!!Well, this weekend I have been trying to get challenges done for Sarah's Inkurable Stampers blog Cyberstamp. This is like a cybercrop, but with a stamping edge to it:) The first challenge was to create a Birthday card from a sketch...this is the one I came up with. My Cuttlebug has had quite a workout the last few days. If you get a chance, go join in the fun at Inkurable Stampers, this month Sarah has a really cool colour combo of orange,black and white. I still have to do that challenge!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sdg5HEAfePI/AAAAAAAAAWI/ooOaI6wEh2Y/s1600-h/shellywilliamsinkurable1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321065753235912946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 383px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 371px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sdg5HEAfePI/AAAAAAAAAWI/ooOaI6wEh2Y/s400/shellywilliamsinkurable1.JPG" border="0" /></a> I love owls- think they are so cute!I also love how you can use up stash making cards, I fear they are becoming addictive!!!<br /> My next little layout is for the recipe scrap for FOREVER ALWAYS. Kye had this recipe, lovingly shared by Sonia, for us all this week. I love these, they are so much fun to do. I still have to do the previous one, just haven't gotten to it yet;0This one used up more bits from my ever-growing paper collection!!!Oh, and it's Kaiser too,lol!<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sdg5DsivgUI/AAAAAAAAAWA/1Kc0Ertvzow/s1600-h/recipeapril1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321065695397511490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 391px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sdg5DsivgUI/AAAAAAAAAWA/1Kc0Ertvzow/s400/recipeapril1.JPG" border="0" /></a> Isn't she sweet? That is our new baby, Nelly. She is such a cute little girl, and just fabulous with the kids too....we love her to bits!Mind you, it was bloody hard to get her to sit still for a photo!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sdg4-4jwCjI/AAAAAAAAAV4/J85pmBlGIg4/s1600-h/shellywilliamspuzzapril.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321065612723620402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 393px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sdg4-4jwCjI/AAAAAAAAAV4/J85pmBlGIg4/s400/shellywilliamspuzzapril.JPG" border="0" /></a> My Puzzle Sketches layout for April. This is Jacob's money pit...but I love the Nissan too! We have had it for ages, and I realised that I haven't any photos of it, so I was playing with my camera the other night, and snapped away some shots of the truck. I think Jacob even liked this page:)<br /><br />I went and checked out Aussie Pub Calls the other day, and found Cuttlebug Challenge-well, hands up if you're like me, and have a Cuttlebug that you don't use nearly enough?So, I jotted down the sketch, and made this one for my nephew's upcoming birthday in May. I love the way this turned out! The papers are from Stampin' Up, the Outlaw range. I will be following their blog now, to make better use of my Cuttlebug!<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sdg46ytLiGI/AAAAAAAAAVw/yeL0taT_VNs/s1600-h/cuttlebug+card.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321065542433081442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sdg46ytLiGI/AAAAAAAAAVw/yeL0taT_VNs/s400/cuttlebug+card.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Well, that's all for now folks! I still have a couple up my sleeve to share, just can't quite yet;) Talk soon!<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934753906527658805noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092690989904768120.post-10450037005579760142009-04-01T20:57:00.004+10:002009-04-01T21:09:16.636+10:00More to share!Well, March is gone, and with it has another chunk of the year...I can't believe that it is April Fool's Day today!Did anyone get tricked? I didn't, but with a headache, I haven't been jolly, so I don't think anyone was up for playing tricks,lol!Some scrappy stuff to share- I don't remember whether or not I already uploaded this one- it's the Mersyndol and Anagraine fuzz, sorry!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SdNIyrdlAaI/AAAAAAAAAVo/L9TBhF6uLCo/s1600-h/puzzlemarshellywilliams.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319675620352131490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 382px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 358px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SdNIyrdlAaI/AAAAAAAAAVo/L9TBhF6uLCo/s400/puzzlemarshellywilliams.JPG" border="0" /></a> This was my Puzzle Sketches entry for March. I just adore this photo of Cheyenne, she is soo sweet! I think I will scrap this photo a hundred times!!!<br />I had planned on scrapping today, but other plans were sent, so I didn't. I really want to get started fro April, but I don't think I could concentrate, which really bums me out:( It's Recipe scrap night at Forever Always tonight- but I will do it tomorrow I think.I don't normally scrap throughout the day, but I am willing to make an exception!!!:)<br /><br />Don't forget to check out Songbird Scraps for April- the first challenge is up!!! Make sure you drop by, as there are some fabbo prizes up for grabs- MUMMABUSHKA PAPERS!!! Now who could resist that???? Here is my layout for the first layout challenge for April:)<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SdNIrPYHGxI/AAAAAAAAAVg/2JXp4Q7N6Hg/s1600-h/aprilsong1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319675492553923346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 358px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 346px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SdNIrPYHGxI/AAAAAAAAAVg/2JXp4Q7N6Hg/s400/aprilsong1.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I did this layout to remind myself in years to come, how scared I was of my new camera! Honestly, I swore I was gonna break something on it, or jinx it! I have 3d raised the flower cluster on the left, and treid to not detract from the photo too much. This is still one of my favourite shots I have taken, hopefully one of many to come!<br /> So don't forget- go and check out SONGBIRD SCRAPS- with Hunters And Collectors, or Pete Murray to choose from, you're sure to find inspiration!<br /> <br /><div></div>Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934753906527658805noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092690989904768120.post-88660629392533413012009-03-28T20:00:00.006+10:002009-03-28T20:14:46.503+10:00Some photos, at last!I am finally uploading some more of the photos I have taken in my journey to learn with the 450D. I am enjoying the whole photography thing immensely, and have a swag of books to read on the subject, and take notes from.I took a couple of layout shots(sorry,can't reveal yet) this morning, and it was sooo much easier to hold steady than the little Olympus! Isn't it funny what you get accustomed to?Firstly, here is a card I created with my leftovers in the Mummabushka range...I really love these papers. Trying to be organised for Mum's Day in a few months-get the cards made in time:)My card nearly blew away,so it isn't as sharp as it should be lol!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sc31168VR0I/AAAAAAAAAVY/u3nPfejHTFU/s1600-h/mothersdaycard.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318177041698604866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 195px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sc31168VR0I/AAAAAAAAAVY/u3nPfejHTFU/s400/mothersdaycard.JPG" border="0" /></a> Now for some photos from my course. Our second field trip was held at PHIL BOWLES PHOTO ARTISTRY at Clontarf. We got to experiment in his studio, and I loved every minute of it!! I got this photo of Vickky's little nephew Riley....if only I had focused on his eyes,doh! It would have been a much better photo, but alas, the camera honed in on the handlebars, unbeknownst to me at the time:( Oh well, I still love the shot, and it is ten times better than those I used to take!<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sc31qVaX1aI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/Q64Wfn2j44E/s1600-h/riley2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318176842645493154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sc31qVaX1aI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/Q64Wfn2j44E/s400/riley2.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Isn't he a spunky model? He was so co-operative, and such a little character- he made our tasks so easy!!!<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sc31iC5rz1I/AAAAAAAAAVI/W7JpnJeK_-k/s1600-h/riley1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318176700237598546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 330px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sc31iC5rz1I/AAAAAAAAAVI/W7JpnJeK_-k/s400/riley1.JPG" border="0" /></a> Next was my foray into silhouettes. Not the world's greatest photo, but I was practising bracketing, and this was, afetr all, laken above my neighbours fence,lol!At the wonderful time of 4.45 or so in the morning too..unholy hour!!!If only I had known more then, I could've made this a better shot too- but I am really enjoying learning!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sc31cs1I19I/AAAAAAAAAVA/wxXAzU9szhg/s1600-h/silhouette.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318176608413603794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sc31cs1I19I/AAAAAAAAAVA/wxXAzU9szhg/s400/silhouette.JPG" border="0" /></a> Well, I best go and finish my DT layout for Black Magic! I also have my Puzzle Sketches layout sitting half completed on my desk too- lots to do! Take care and have fun!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934753906527658805noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092690989904768120.post-51928145431181874602009-03-26T22:03:00.004+10:002009-03-26T22:22:57.938+10:00I am in Kaiser heaven!!!I have been using heaps of their products lately, and just love how every project turns out with their goodies:) I would have to say, one of my faves at the moment is the Mumma Bushka range- just love the little dolls. I had a fascination with them when I was little, and evidently nothing has changed,lol!This layout is my entry for the March Scrap The Girls challenge. A totally gorgeous sketch to work from btw:).<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sctvb9HW7UI/AAAAAAAAAU4/keaPg54aU54/s1600-h/scrapgirlsmarshelly+williams.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317466311093579074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 389px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/Sctvb9HW7UI/AAAAAAAAAU4/keaPg54aU54/s400/scrapgirlsmarshelly+williams.JPG" border="0" /></a> I didn't realise until just now that the 3d stuff has thrown shadows on the layout- I was in such a rush this morning to get a piccie.I have gone full circle with my scrapping, back to the old favourite techniques again, and loved every tedious minute of the stitching on this layout:)<br /><br />Another fave habit is fiddly cutting/3d stuff. This is my 123 entry, and it took a little while,lol! I really got into this layout, and it just kind of worked, and I used up some papers that I have had for rather a while.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SctvYk7kIrI/AAAAAAAAAUw/GaF1KrUN4Qw/s1600-h/mar123.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317466253062054578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 394px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SctvYk7kIrI/AAAAAAAAAUw/GaF1KrUN4Qw/s400/mar123.JPG" border="0" /></a> I think i have nearly scrapped every photo from Malissa and Scott's wedding- I have found them so easy to scrap. If only I could look that resplendent in a dress,roflmao! Mal's gown was to die for, and just looked so spesh-love ya dear sister in law!!<br /> Just check out this handsome young lad- my cheeky nephew, Braydon! I haven't had the chance to upload this page due to my computer downtime- but don't forget, you still have time to get your entry in for BLACK MAGIC SKETCHES this month.....I need to do my next layout too.....<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SctvT3xf_kI/AAAAAAAAAUo/nuboHuy-J6E/s1600-h/bmmar2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317466172220767810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SctvT3xf_kI/AAAAAAAAAUo/nuboHuy-J6E/s400/bmmar2.JPG" border="0" /></a> I always feel so good after visiting Braydon, he now comes up and gives me a big cuddle, and a peck if he is going out:) Makes my day to not be the daggy aunt,lol!<br /><br />Speaking of daggy- here is a recent photo of me! This is my layout for SONGBIRD SCRAPS second March challenge, and I love how it turned out, and yes , more Kaiser!!! I do actually like this photo, my instructor, Peter Jendra took this shot of me. Finally, I am starting to notice the over eleven kilos I have shed this year, so far. Mind you, I have been reeeaaallly naughty this week, but there is no hurry:)<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SctvOmI2T6I/AAAAAAAAAUg/BfMkY8jnDOA/s1600-h/songbird+mar2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317466081587515298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 398px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SctvOmI2T6I/AAAAAAAAAUg/BfMkY8jnDOA/s400/songbird+mar2.JPG" border="0" /></a> In other news, I have found a new hairdresser, and she did an awesome job!! I haven't had too much success in the coiffure department of late. My last hairdresser moved into the city, and he was awesome!!!:( But, now my hair doesn't resemble an unruly mop!</div><div> I have had my nose in a book alot the last few days, I am working my way through all of Jodi Picoult's books, and the one I am reading is brilliant. If you are a bookworm, go check out "Vanishing Acts"- it's a fabbo read!Due to this, I haven't scrapped as much as normal, but I am winding myself up again. I have one more FOREVER ALWAYS challenge to do fro the month, and a couple of others to do. then the slate is ready for April!</div><div> Well, I am off to do a bit of Photography reading/study before bed. I have a huge night planned in my scrap room tomorrow night, let's see if it becomes reality!Ciao for now!<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div>Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934753906527658805noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092690989904768120.post-70285615806630769972009-03-22T21:25:00.006+10:002009-03-22T21:46:08.883+10:00Sorry I have been MIA-As if we didn't already have enough to do in our lives, our computer decided to die...grrrr..you don't realise how much time you devote to them until that happens! I have some goodies to share, though I must say, I have been a little slack-without a computer to share them, I haven't done as mush scrapping as usual! All sorted now, so that should see a return to the late nights, and the blogging merrily again!<br />In the last week, I have also finished my firsat photography course, and I am so sad it ended! Thankfully, it looks as though we will have a second one, starting in June...and I am also going to google correspondence courses too. I have been bitten by the bug hugely, and find myself with nose in DSLR magazines, books, and looking wistfully out the window at sunsets...I know, I am a sad case,lol!I have also started to set myself up to take it to the next level, and get evn better at it! My poor family will really be sick of my lens soon!<br /> Okay, well, what can I share- firstly, I recently went to a friend's 40th birthday bash, and she had an '80's dress up party- it was AWESOME fun, and of course, I took my camera:). Well, the theme for this month at Pink With 1 blog, is LIME AND PINK, and guess what, they were the colours for her party, so I decided to make her a mini album, with the shots I took. I made a card for her too, a little simple, but I liked it:)<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/ScYgdtDETwI/AAAAAAAAAUY/lQjGcCDGg4Q/s1600-h/kelane+card.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315972104838205186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 393px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/ScYgdtDETwI/AAAAAAAAAUY/lQjGcCDGg4Q/s400/kelane+card.JPG" border="0" /></a>The flower on there is actually 3d- I was having a bad lighting day, not to mention that I also have two dogs that are vain, and want their photo taken,lol!<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/ScYgZgS0t3I/AAAAAAAAAUQ/QF3BrNAUUCo/s1600-h/pink+with+one+mar.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315972032695154546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 255px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/ScYgZgS0t3I/AAAAAAAAAUQ/QF3BrNAUUCo/s400/pink+with+one+mar.JPG" border="0" /></a> I really hope Kelane likes it- will have to drop it off this week, and have a natter at the same time.Oh, my next layout has her gorgeous little boy on it- he was hamming it up for the camera, and I love the photos I got of him! I have done this one for the Mid Month sketch, at the ever fantastic, most beloved FOREVER ALWAYS!Not quite to plan that one, I had more in mind for it, but a particular young daughter of mine decided to get into my inks the other day, while I was at work, and filled the corner of this layout with hot pink ink...so I had to cover it up, I didn't have anymore green card that colour- by jingo I was stroppy when I found my layout!!!!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/ScYgWJb5oyI/AAAAAAAAAUI/S-nq9oo_51Q/s1600-h/Mar+mid+month+sketch.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315971975019602722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 398px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/ScYgWJb5oyI/AAAAAAAAAUI/S-nq9oo_51Q/s400/Mar+mid+month+sketch.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />My last share for today, is the layout I did for the super spunky renae's sketch at FOREVER ALWAYS!!! This is me with Anna, my friend of many years. I went with my family to her boys' christenings the other day, and we went back to her place afterwards.We haven't had a photo together in over 13 years- I should scrap an old one of us- ooh now I am inspired!!!!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/ScYgRwMyP4I/AAAAAAAAAUA/VLSvhlneYN4/s1600-h/Renae%27s+Sketch.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315971899525840770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 398px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/ScYgRwMyP4I/AAAAAAAAAUA/VLSvhlneYN4/s400/Renae%27s+Sketch.JPG" border="0" /></a> The papers I used for this one, are the stunning Little Yellow Bicycle papers from Sonia. I have raised the flowers a little with foam tape, and added some bling. Hand-cut title( please ignore the dodgy d!)and the little stamped circle is one I recieved in a recent swap.Love it!!!</div><div> Well peoples, I have a mojo attack, and really wannna go scrap! I do have a couple of others to share, but will have to take some new photos, as they were lost in the computer illness. Have a great one, and thanks for dropping in!<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934753906527658805noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092690989904768120.post-14793252704946481112009-03-10T07:56:00.004+10:002009-03-10T08:06:14.165+10:00A couple to share..Goodness, it feels like an eternity since I blogged! I had a huge weekend, filled with family(gotta love that)and housework...notso good! However, I did get lots of scrapping done too! I finished my layouts for the Memory Album donation, made some pink swap stuff for the Scrap The Girls swap this month, and I did these two:-<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SbWQuB8GHFI/AAAAAAAAAT4/1HYJmJ9XIF8/s1600-h/TBASC6.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311310456022244434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 391px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SbWQuB8GHFI/AAAAAAAAAT4/1HYJmJ9XIF8/s400/TBASC6.JPG" border="0" /></a> Th Eli Creek layout is my week 6 entry for the TRUE BLUE AUSSIE SCRAPPING COMPETITION at FOREVER ALWAYS. By comparison to the other ladies, my entry looked a little lame:( I really am not arty! We had to use aboriginal art, a heritage( pre digi) photo, and draw inspiration from a fabulous artist. I can't believe that six weeks have flown by, and it's all finished! Gosh, 2009 will go as fast as 2008!!!<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SbWQnXf8nzI/AAAAAAAAATw/i_ALJHpbvVY/s1600-h/mr+smith.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311310341550677810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 398px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SbWQnXf8nzI/AAAAAAAAATw/i_ALJHpbvVY/s400/mr+smith.JPG" border="0" /></a> There is an absolutely AWESOME sketch on for this month at FA too!!! Go check it out! I did my Mr Smith layout for this month's sketch challenge, and I am soooo happy with this one! Sonia, I am telling you, you are converting my colour choices,lol!I was very proud of myself, this was my first full manual photo with the Canon! I know, it's prolly not THAT exciting, but it is for me!Well, must go take kids to school now, and off to work for the day:) Take care!<br /><br /><div></div></div>Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934753906527658805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092690989904768120.post-16626301679263360912009-03-08T02:50:00.003+10:002009-03-08T03:03:05.321+10:00Some pics to share...I am never up this early....so, as sleep was eluding me, I thought I would share some pics from the field trip I wnet on yesterday afternoon. All in all, I took over 200 photos, some good, some not so good,lol! Part of the learning curve! We had to take photos of moving objects to help us master shutter speed, I had my gorgeous nephews come along as bike models...doh! I forgot to upload those ones....ahh well, that will be a job for next post! We practised panning, and took some shots of the bike wheels to freeze the spokes in the shot, etc.Great practice!!! Here are a couple of my faves from the outing...I have a fabulous silhouette shot that I took, but don't know which folder Jacob saved it to for me,lol!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SbKmU6CH7cI/AAAAAAAAATo/DeSXP0f13ZU/s1600-h/waterfall002.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310489788728995266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SbKmU6CH7cI/AAAAAAAAATo/DeSXP0f13ZU/s400/waterfall002.JPG" border="0" /></a> I was really chuffed with these shots! I know I still have oodles to learn, but the fact that I got more than one shot to look like this, I was so pleased!The legs you can see in the top of the photo(bugger!) are the rest of the class waiting for their turns to come down to water's edge to play!<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SbKmEcmpH4I/AAAAAAAAATg/kb0gtP4UozY/s1600-h/waterfall001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310489505951195010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SbKmEcmpH4I/AAAAAAAAATg/kb0gtP4UozY/s400/waterfall001.JPG" border="0" /></a> I got a little carried away when I was down there-I think Ihave about 18 shots of this little waterfall! I also got roped into helping model, to demonstrate the ways you would pose different shots, like brother and sister portraits, engagement photos,and wedding style. All I can say is I have now been bitten by the photography bug BIG time, and can't wait to play more!!!</div><div> Well, I am off to scrap now peoples! First layout of the morn will be my March sketch layout for FOREVER ALWAYS- that wonderful place to shop, chat, and be inspired!!! See you all there, and thanks for dropping in:)<br /><br /><div></div></div>Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934753906527658805noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4092690989904768120.post-68281212858824717962009-03-07T08:17:00.003+10:002009-03-07T08:23:34.187+10:00Woohoo-it's in!Hasn't this just been the biggest saga for our family????We have had this pool since OCTOBER....and due to Christmas/New Year, and the worst of all,RAIN, it has been held up, and then put in the ground,only to be taken back out again.....but at last-it's done!!!! Now we have the landscaping around it to do, but that's going to be a relaxing job to do. I love pottering about in the garden, and don't get to do it nearly enough.Can't wait.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SbGhD3GJnCI/AAAAAAAAATY/Mb-Oq6LymrQ/s1600-h/pool.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310202523347950626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_idL-VTr2fOk/SbGhD3GJnCI/AAAAAAAAATY/Mb-Oq6LymrQ/s400/pool.JPG" border="0" /></a> I am off on my first field trip this afternoon, and am eagerly awaiting that! I tried to figure out the whole card reader bizzo by myself, but it kept saying I needed something else, rather than ruin something on the computer, I will harass Jacob to help me at a later time:) That will be on the to do list tonight I think, after I have been out today with the camera!<br /> No scrapping to share, I have a layout on the go, but not yet finished. Another job for tonight!Hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend! Take care,and I will be back soon:)<br /><div></div>Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04934753906527658805noreply@blogger.com0