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

What HAVE I been CREATING

OMG I cant believe I have NOT shared my layouts here so I will put a few of my favourites up that I have been creating over the last month or so....Will upload more tomorrow hopefully!!!







Good NIGHT!

Whats been happening

So much has been happening... so might put it down in point form or this could be an extremely BIG post!!!

* I have been busy creating creating I don't think a day goes by without scrapping at the moment!!! I must admit that at this time I am actually LOVING every bit of my Design Team Journey at the "SHELF" and love working with a talented bunch of ladies!!
* The NEW Pink Paislee Products are in the 'SHELF' store and you definitely need to get your hands on them!!! I LOVE Pink Paislee and cannot wait to get creating with these gorgeous NEW lines. I think Pink Paislee has topped the number 1 list of my fav products.... sorry Fancy Pants you have been up the top for soooo long now you are number 2.....!
* Family news... ok my daughter has done a 360 in her life... dramas dramas have been going on here for a few weeks NOW! She broke off her relationship with her fiance of 6 years! They were high school sweethearts and they both have been living with us for over a year! So it has been a major major change and LOTS to deal with!
* Slice of Life is on it final week and the girls are creating some awesome MINI ALBUMS.... you really have to go check the gallery out and see what they are doing!
* Its my darling hubby's birthday on MONDAY..... So next weekend we are going away for his birthday... we have not been away for a nice weekend just US for soooo long, its going to be GREAT!
* My gorgeous nephew Mitch had his 18th Bday last weekend.... and I did not take my camera!!!! ARRRGH I was sooo angry!!!
* I have finally finished Jamie's bedroom..... he has had a total MAKEOVER! I am so impressed with his room.... I LOVE it!!! Cant wait to share the photos but you will have to wait now for a layout.... I am going to create of this!
* I also had a make-over in my bedroom too.... could not allow Jamie to just have all the good stuff! I got wood blinds and OMG how awesome are they, I cant believe I waited so long to buy them! The room is so dark and its such a bonus when you don't wake up to sunlight!!!!
* SYTYCD.... OMG this is the first time I have watched the USA version.... I am so loving them!!! There were at least 18 awesome dances in the TOP 20.... My favourite would have to be Katee.... she is such a beautiful dancer.... LOVE her and hope she wins! I LOVE the boys too and not too sure out of Will, Joshua, Twitch and Gev who is my favourite!!! Will probably has the best body..... Joshua is probably the best dancer.... Gev has the best personality..... and WOW those tricks and moves he does are AWESOME!!!!! Twitch is just so cool......
* On another TV note..... Australian IDOL starts this Sunday YAH cannot wait....
* The Olympics have been awesome and Go the Aussies..... Brilliant!
* OK MY BIGGEST NEWS to date...... are you ready...... I am going on a holiday!!!! YAH YAH YAH I am so excited..... my first ever overseas trip!!!! We are going to Bali...... and with FRIENDS!!! We are going to have the most awesome time...I SO cannot wait!
Till Next Time
Brenda XX

SOL Challenge 5

Celebrate the everyday... this is all about reflecting on the little things in our lives....
The Criteria was to create a mini album 4 or 5 pages or create a double layout documenting the everyday routine in your house hold.... I have been wanting to do this for so long..... Everyday photos are amazing and are brilliant keepsakes!!!

SO I created a mini album....I took 6-10 different shots everyday... took them to HN and got them printed after work... came home and created a double layout with my fav photos.... It was so much fun and Jamie really enjoyed watching ME create my little album and wanted to know what photos we were going to take next.... HE so wants this album but I am going to do one for him.... Just all the photos on him and his day.... The hard work is done for me as I have already the pile of photos!!!

I created a 5 x 7 album and all my photos are 4 x 3..... This is a few of the pages I did create more and I am planning to add a few others too....








Till next time Take CARE!
Brenda xx

Slice of Life Competition

OMG another month has passed and I have NOT blogged.... I am so bad!!! But I have been busy creating layouts for the "Scrapbook Shelf". For the month of August we have NO challenges as the SOL comp is still running. Do you believe it is our 4th week..... And I have not even shared my layouts for this..... I know slack!!

Challenge One:
Was step out of your comfort zone and scrap in a different size...
Criteria

For this challenge, Choose one of the following

1. Scrap in any other size except for the traditional 12x12

2. Scrap a photo no smaller than 5" x 7"

3. Combine both

So this is the first 8.5 x 11 layout I created and chose to use this one....






















Challenge 2
This challenge was to focus on just journalling!!!
Criteria

1. Create a layout with No Pictures

2. Title must be One Word or Two Words only. If using two words create emphasis on one of the words

3. Journalling must be in a List Format

This layout I created for my "LOVE" album of Andrew and I and this is my cover!





















Challenge 3
Now this was about "How do you define Creative?"

Criteria

We want you to define the word "creative" in anyway you like, whether it be words, pictures or another source.

- You must use the title "I am Creative" or "I am an Artist" on your layout!

I struggled with this one.... I dont have confidence in myself to believe that I am creative or I am an artist so I took a different angle on this....


Challenge 4
Embrace Imperfection

Life is too short and too amazing to spend time worrying about perfection. How many of you get frustrated on layering papers, cutting out embellishments, and stressing that your layout is not quite right. Embrace your imperfections and Keep it Simple.

Criteria

Create a 12 x 12 Layout With

- One Imperfect Photo

- Stamping (add an imperfect feel as some images have blobs of
ink or not enough ink)

- Use 3 Pattern Papers and NO Cardstock

- Keep Journalling to a minimum

This is what I created this week, made plenty of mistakes and just used PP to cover them and thought what the hell... this sort of thing would have really annoyed me but it made me look at scrapbooking in a whole new light.... Ali Edwards book "Life Artist" is an amazing book and I have been so inspired by it.....



Head over to the "Srapbook Shelf" gallery and check out what the participants are scrapping... the layouts are amazing.... so much talent out there!!!

I promise I will update again soon I have plenty to share on family LIFE.... I am telling you BIG changes have happened and lots to talk about and talking about it might help ME.... I am having a hard time dealing with this!!!
Till next time..
Brenda xx