2009 Flip Desk Top Calendar

I have been creating a 2009 Calendar for our Inspirational Calendar Challenge over at the Shelf..... and FINALLY it is finished, wrapped and delivered to its new owner. I just LOVED how it turned out.... it took months and months but the end result was sooo worth it.I made the base from scratch with a few hiccups and different ideas at first but than finally worked out the design so that it would sit on the desk without toppling over, cause as the months go by most of the pages end up on one side.
This was a gift I gave to my boss as a special Christmas Present... No photos were added to the pages but she loved it and cant wait to find 12 special photos to add to the calendar. She will give it back to me and I will fix it all up for her, and maybe add a little something special to each of the photo pages. As I kept them plain as I was unsure what the photo might be to put on them later. I will enjoy getting this back and having another play with it..... I would also like to thank my friend Maria for lending me her "Bind it All".... this little thing gave me a little grief in the beginning but I should have listened to Maria's instructions LOL.

I can share with you a few pages but cannot show you them all as I will put one up each month on the SHELF...... In January we will be doing the month of March.

December DT projects

This month I got to play with Scenic Route LIBERTY PP's...... OH I just love using red white and blue. For some reason Bailey is always wearing red and I have soooo many photos that I need to scrap of him.
I was also given this little MINI STAR album from twiddlybitz...... and this is what I created.






Also I made a couple of layouts using the left over PP's...

November DT Projects

For the month of November I was given Making Memories Fa La La PP's and embellishments. I am a big fan of Making Memories and was glad to be given this kit to work with. I was also given a Kaiser Christmas Tree Tag Album.... which I made into "Believe in the Magic of Christmas" theme.


And I also made a layout using the same photo.... So love this photo of Zoey.

Quote of the DAY.

'Whatever you give a woman, she will make greater. If you give her sperm, she'll give you a baby. If you give her a house, she'll give you a home. If you give her groceries, she'll give you a meal. If you give her a smile, she'll give you her heart. She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her. So, if you give her any crap, be ready to receive a ton of shit.'

LOVE this.... have a great day :)

HEIDI SWAPP

I have been a FAN of Heidi since the day I had her amazing products in my hot little hands..... I have sooo much Heidi and LOVE all her products. So I just had to go meet her at CREATE08 and I am so glad I did.... it was the most amazing experience I have ever had. She is the most amazing little pocket rocket I have ever met. She is just so full of energy and I just found every word she said so inspirational......!
We were given the most amazing kits.....

new stuff and old products and shown how to use them with so many different techniques and IDEAS. I am NOT a stamper, or like to play around with inks or even touch those masks but after yesterday I cant wait to play with this stuff even more :)
Here is a little sneak of what we received....
So look out shops I really need to get myself some more INKS.
We received one of her 9 x 9 calendars and step by step instructions on how to complete it. We only managed to get 2 pages done but it will be easy enough to get the rest completed with our own little touches as well.... I cant wait to have time over the holidays to do it.
We also got to make an AMAZING Mirror album..... OMG I just love love love it and cant wait to complete it and put photos and all that stuff all about ME.....It is just an album for US...... but if you don't do YOU than you can definitely change it of course.
I also got to meet Tanya, Lou and Kerry from the SHELF FORUM and what beautiful ladies they are and I so enjoyed their company all day and friendship..... thank you girls. Also to Nikki for driving ME, I love spending the day with you creating and just enjoying the day catching up.
We also got a little retail therapy in as the venue closed earlier than we planned which was rather sad as the day went sooooo fast. Than off to dinner we all went, thanks girls for accommodating ME... you know how fussy I am with my food...!
So again I just LOVED all the company, the day, the creating it was totally INSPIRING.... THANK YOU!!!
I didn't take photos but the other girls did and they are going to send me photos they took of ME and HEIDI:)
Will update more later.

Enchanted Cottage Workshop

OK I am doing my workshop over at the SHELF next week....... WEDNESDAY the 17th of December..... so if you would like to join ME than you can grab a kit here.
Here is another sneak peak of my little COTTAGE :)

FNF @ The SHELF

Tonight is the dead line for the challenges over at the SHELF.

This is the sketch I created for the challenge.

Jane had a card challenge too and she wanted us to make something extra to go with the card..... this is what I created.




And Jaimee had a challenge to make a little gift box, bag etc..... and this is what I created...

FNF @ The SHELF

If you are after a night of FUN than head over to the Scrapbook Shelf this Friday the 5th of December. There are plenty of prizes to be won with our challenges and quizzes..... so please come along and play.....

Here is a sneak peak of what I have created

Enchanted Cottage Workshop

I am very excited to be running my first ever workshop over at Scrapbook Shelf in the beginning of December. Trudi has put together a kit using the MF Colonial house with MF Enchanted Christmas PP's. This is such a cute little house, so if you would like to see how I bring this chipboard house to life, head over to the site and check it out here.

The workshop will be set up for the first week in December and will be a night time, as I work during the day most days. Of course, if you are unable to attend on the night of the class, you will still be able to access the instructions via the classroom on the forum at a more convenient time for you!

Here is a little sneak peak

November Sketch Challenge.

You still have time girls to get over to the SHELF and join in November's Challenges. And of course I have my sketch challenge this month.... Sadly this will be our last one for the year. We are just having a little break as we know you are all so busy with Christmas. But don't worry I will be next year with some NEW sketches....
This sketch is a great way to use up all those left over photos, the not so perfect ones but the ones you just need to include.






This is Bailey..... hasn't he grown!!! Every time he comes for a visit he must jump on my trampoline:)

TFL
Brenda

OMG I have not update in so LONG

I am so sorry girls for not updating.... I just don't know where the time goes. I really need at least 10 days in a week and only work for 5 of them. I will be back later to update what I have been up to. I am installing my new computer now.... It has been sitting here for a few days, but I have managed to get it up and running within an hour!!! WOW I remember taking hours and hours to install my last computer. It definitely shows how technology has improved over the years.
So bare with me as I have no pictures or photos installed yet and when I do I promise I will upload...
Till next time TAKE CARE
Brenda xx

October Sketch

Sorry its late but this was Octobers Sketch Challenge I created....



And this is what I created with my SKETCH....



TFL
Brenda

MME Collection

For the month of August I was given the MME Garden Party "LUSH BLOOMS Collection.... These are such soft pretty PP's. I knew instanty what I wanted to create using these Papers.
This is what I created for the SHELF

Becky Fleck Sketch

We are in for a real treat this month over at the SHELF..... Make sure you check this out!!

Becky Fleck from Page Maps has designed this fantastic 12 x 12 sketch exclusively for Scrapbook Shelf.
We want you to use Becky's sketch to create your own masterpiece. By all means feel free to adapt it to suit 8.5 x 11 if this is your preferred scrapping size. Upload your creations to the appropriate gallery folder by Midnight Tuesday 30th September 2008.

Everyone who uploads goes into a random draw. I have a copy of Becky's very cool new Scrapbook to Page Maps book to give away. Also Becky has offered to showcase sketch creations on her page maps site!!

This is her Exclusive Sketch for the SHELF!!!


This is my interpretation of her beautiful Sketch


And of course check out these amazing papers...... I told you I LOVE Pink Paislee.... Orange and pink..... who would have thought.... but I LOVE LOVE this colour combination....

Slice Of LIFE

Last Friday we had FNG at the Shelf with the winners of The Slice of Life Comp being announced..... SO I have to give a HUGE Congrats to Maria for winning..... YAH and she received a MM slice machine!! Runner Up was Leanne (Sillyscraps) and Third Place goes to Sandy..... The scores were very close and you did not just earn points for layouts created but for bonus challenges etc...... so it really did pay to be on the look out every moment for an extra point here and there!
There were a few HONOURABLE mentions too which go to Tanya..... Honey.... Annette....Fran.....Renae.....Julie....... and Paperdoll (Louise).... LOVED the consistency every week from these girls and it was sure damn hard to vote!!! It was an awesome comp and Trudi was so so generous with all the prizes that were given away during the competition too.... SAD it is over as I don't get to look at all the awesome layouts flooding into the gallery every week...... So a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to everyone that entered!!!!

I did manage to get a couple of layout done for FNG, the theme was "LIFESTYLES OF THE RICH AND THE FAMOUS"

Challenge One : THE CINEMA

Criteria:
- What would your Movie Title be called?

Include:
- Bling
- Diecuts

This is my interpretation:

I used the new Pink Paislee "POP FASHION" PP's, alphas,topsider borders and journal spots.... SO love these papers and had so much fun using them!!!

Challenge 3: PAPARAZZI

Criteria
- Showcase your best / fav pics
- Minimum of three pics
- Paper Cutting - 3D
- Stamping

This is my interpretion of the Challenge

I also used some new PP's from Pink Paislee "VIntage Moon"..... how cute is that owl!! I cut him out of 2 pieces of PP and 3D'd him..... I just love this new range too!

ON the home front!

UMMMM sometimes I wonder how I survive most days at the moment..... The house is crazy and I feel like I don't have a second of peace.... Matt is back home.... and finally started a new job yesterday. But one problem.... MUM has to be the taxi!!!! But at least he has a job and hopefully we can work out something down the track how he can get to and from work.... HE went for his learners last week and failed and its so hard to get him motivated and go again!!!
I had been sick from the flu and had to get better to go and Celebrate my hubby's birthday..... we went to the Gold Coast for the weekend and had an awesome time.... We both so needed to just get away from life here at home.... it was so nice to be just ME and HIM.... It was very romantic indeed:)
Jamie also got the flu and now it has turned into Bronchitis..... he has been so sick and just as we thought he was getting better he got worse! Back to the doctors and have to keep an eye on him closely!!! Poor LITTLE man.
So I have not managed to scrap for nearly a week..... just a mess in my scrap room and too much going on at home too!

September Challenge

Dont forget to head over to the SHELF and check out this months Challenges..... We have Lisa doing a Stamping Challenge, Jaimee with her Computer Tricks, Kristine has another card Challenge and Jane this month has her first Recipe Challenge. So make sure you head over there to check out what everyone has been us to....
And of course this month I have another Sketch Challeng.....and this is what I have created!!!

UPDATE UPDATE

I had a good look at my blog last night and could not believe I had NOT uploaded all my DT work for JUNE and JULY..... SO this morning I finally finished uploading most of my layouts not all but a good portion at least!!! There were no August Challenges but I did put my July Challenges way down the bottom...... But be on the look out next week for my "MME" Collection that I created for Scrapbook Shelf. Than make sure you come back on September 1st to check out my sketch and all the other amazing challenges by the other DT girls!!! I promise now I will keep my blog updated.... it takes too long to upload photos and especially the amount I had..... BAD BAD BLOGGER! I have not even gone to check out other blogs but I will definitely be around by the end of the month:)
Take Care everyone and have a great weekend!
Brenda

JULY'S Trendsetter Kit at Scrapbook SHELF!

In July also I got to put together a collection using Scrapbook Shelf's first "Trendsetter Kit" Which you can purchase still at Scrapbook Shelf....
Here are the layouts I created for this KIT!!




Thanks for looking
Brenda xx

Prima "DUDE" Collection

Also for July I also created layouts using the Prima "Dude" Collection. Awesome BOY papers... bright and funky.... I had so much fun putting together a collection using these PP's and COOL embellishments..... HERE is what I created!

Noteworthy II

July I got to play with the NEW "Noteworthy II" PP's from Making Memories..... OMG I have loved what Making Memories have done with their ranges since thier first noteworthy collection!!! They now are on my top 5.....These papers are so easy to use and just divine!!! Here is what I created.....




Thanks for Looking
Brenda xx