There is a Witch...

....that has blessed me with her presence TWICE this year on retreats. I met this Witch online in the Scrapbooking Memories forum probably 8 years or so ago...and from the first online convo with her I just KNEW she was amazing.

This creative, beautiful, kind, free spirited lady means a lot to me...and I can't wait to see her again! Soon, eh Witchy?

I can't believe I haven't shared these yet, but here are a couple of super amazing pieces of artwork that the Scrapwitch - Lisa Oxley - put together for me at the retreats we've been at together. God love her, isn't she special!!

The first one, a page of Georgia she did for me at Camp Mojo, so bright & funky, just love it!


And then to brighten my world even more, and totally spoil me at the same time...a gorgeous canvas, again for Georgia, that she made for me at the Savvy Delights Retreat. I haven't got a close up as it went straight into the girl's room and has pride of place, but here is Witch & I and the beautiful piece she made me.


Thanks so much for your friendship, Lisa (aka Scrapwitch, Witch, Mushy, Kebab Eater!)...it means so much!! xxx

1st November Stuck Sketch

My take on this months first sketch is now up on the Stuck blog. Here's a look at the sketch...


And my take, again using this gorgeous kit from Scrapbooking From Scratch. And yes, I've used this kit to death...love it!


Make sure you upload your take over on the Stuck blog before the end of the month :)

SFS Retreat 2011

An awesome weekend with some of the most beautiful ladies on the planet! I always have a ball at Peta's Retreat...I don't have to work but instead get to scrap to my hearts content, and just chill out. Thanks to everyone for making it an amazing break away...and I hope I got photos with everyone (my apologies if I missed you!).



Highlights of the weekend for me...

- Staying at Peta's house, always so welcome and feel 'at home'.
- A photo shoot with the amazing Sandie Mallon, she made me look stunning!
- 34 layouts scrapped, a retreat record for me.
- A weekend with my bestie who had an awesome time and smiled, laughed and had fun all weekend with me.
- Classes with Kel & Sandie, both amazing with 2 gorgeous layouts from each completed in the time, gotta love that!
- Sitting next to my cuz Donna, always have so much fun.
- Walks & chats with Alicia, Sara & Anthea.
- Meeting Emily for the first time, crazy funny girl!
- Hugs for Michelle, she's everyone's favourite ;)
- Cacking at Bev'N'Nat...as per usual!

And lots more, can't remember them all and too many to keep listing...I'd be here all night! Basically four days of fun, laughs and enjoyment while scrapbooking at the same time...nothin' better.

I'll be back soon with some layout shares...just have to edit all the pics and sort them into blog posts first! Thanks for visiting!

Renee's CC Challenge

Yep thats right, I've completed ALL of the cybercrop challenges over in the Savvy forum! You still have until midnight Thursday 27 October to get yours uploaded in the gallery.

Renee's challenge was for us to go slightly dotty!!! She wanted to see dots and spots on your layouts and projects - think spotty PP - painty dots, misty spots, masking polkas - just get them on there!

Here's my take, a page of me for my hubby's album...which he told me what he wanted it titled and journalled himself. God love him.


And a closeup of Dan's journalling, how lucky am I :)


Still over 24hrs left before our cybercrop is over, get scrapping girls! Its already been our most successful cybercrop in a long time...so come be a part of it!

Kerryn's CC Challenge

I loved Kerryn's challenge this month for our cybercrop - to choose a layout from the gallery and scraplift it! Not only does it get us in the gallery, but also appreciating the work of our fellow scrappers.

I chose this layout called 'Photographic Memory' by Wendy.

And my take, using an 'Old School' kit from SFS, some Purple Pumpkin and I couldn't do a 'Wendy page' without some Lil' Somethin' now could I!

Winter Uniform - the journalling reads 'As the colder months approach, its time for you to wear your winter uniform to school'.


A closeup of my title using a gorgeous felt embellishment from Purple Pumpkin and some of the new Jillibean Soup alpha you can get from SFS or Scrapbooking Delights for my local girls.


And another Purple Pumpkin button accompanied by a stunning Lil' Somethin' flower.


Make sure you head over to the gallery and choose your favourite layout to life, and upload before midnight this Thursday 27th October for your chance to win some Savvy spending money!

Thanks for visiting!

Anthea's Cybercrop Challenge

I managed a couple more pages last night for the Savvy Cybercrop which is happening right now in the forum. Head over for some super easy inspiration that'll have you scrapping in no time!

Anthea's Challenge was to use the following on your layout:

- Misting/Painting
- Distressing
- Layering

I have used the current She's Savvy Kit for this one (still a couple of these kits in the store for the super cheap price of $25).

Snazzy, a page of me & Dan all dressed up and ready to party at Donna's 40th earlier this year.


A close up of my title...


And my journalling...


Join in the fun and upload your take over in the Savvy Gallery by midnight Thursday for your chance to win some Savvy spendings.

Savvy Cybercrop...

...is now underway over in the Savvy Forum!

Right now, we are blind scrapping if you'd like to join us for an easy step by step to get you a layout finished quick smart! Here's a sneak of my blind scrap page...


So far, I've managed to get Sara's CC Sketch Challenge done while scrapping at a Delights Crop this afternoon. The sketch looks like this...


And my layout, My Best Friend, using a gorgeous Jillibean Soup Kit from SFS.


Close up of the title, using some gorgeous new Prima alpha that I just HAD to have at Scrapbooking Delights today.


And the super cute quote block from the Jillibean Paper, so true after over 10 years of friendship with my girls.


Head over and join in the fun, you have until midnight Thursday 27th October to get your layouts into the gallery!