tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46261458600629932582024-03-12T14:51:29.605+10:00My Lil Patch of the PlanetAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173646343378777659noreply@blogger.comBlogger188125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626145860062993258.post-18659091845697205182014-02-16T14:26:00.000+10:002014-02-16T16:09:49.201+10:00Mad About Scrappin - February Sketch Challenge<div style="text-align: center;">
This month I decided to play along with the sketch challenge over at <a href="http://madaboutscrappin.blogspot.com.au/2014/02/morning-everyone-welcome-to-our-new.html">Mad About Scrappin</a>.</div>
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Here's the sketch:</div>
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And here's my take on it:</div>
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I knew as soon as I saw the sketch that I wanted to use a photo strip for the 4 pictures. It was not an easy photo to match papers with so I decided to go predominantly with green and a few accents of teal and light blue. The whole green background was a bit much so I started by swiping some gesso on to tone it down a little. </div>
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Next I used a template and some distress ink to make the hearts. I felt they needed to blend in a little more so I went around the edges with some twinkling h2o's and a waterbrush. I added some splatters too and then some random stamping with a background stamp.</div>
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I used a dyed paper doiley in place of the circle on the sketch. I also decided to use a few layers of patterned paper under my photos. </div>
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I added a few extra layered embellies and finished off with a cluster of flowers.</div>
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Bazzil cardstock - Walnut Cream, Sweet Shoppe papers, element stickers and alphabet by Simple Stories, Dyed paper doiley, D-lish Scraps embellishments; Old Fashioned Rose, Hydrengea Petals, Vintage Rose, Flair, Resin Roses from grab bag, self adhesive pearls, wire, Viola, resin butterflies, pastel cup sequins, Journal It's - Days of the Week.</div>
Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173646343378777659noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626145860062993258.post-26485850391178919402013-07-01T08:48:00.000+10:002013-07-01T08:48:08.894+10:00Breaking the drought ... <div style="text-align: center;">
To say things have been a little hectic lately would be an understatement! Ever have those times when you just want the ride to stop so you can step off and take a breath?! With everything else having to take a front seat lately scrapping just really hasn't been an option. I did make a few attempts, but it's really hard to just push aside all those other more pressing jobs and create. Mr Mojo certainly didn't want to play the game. </div>
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Finally on the weekend, with most of the important things out the way I was able to just sit and create and it felt so good :) I got two layouts done. </div>
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The first is titled 'Little Lollipop Thief' and documents the time Ellah helped herself to a treat at the checkouts. </div>
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I used some yummy Teresa Collins papers that I bought from <a href="http://madaboutscrappin.com.au/">Mad About Scrappin</a> mixed with chipboard from <a href="http://memorymaze.com/">Memory Maze</a> and embellishments from <a href="http://d-lishscraps.openstores.com.au/">D-lish Scraps</a>.</div>
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I recently invested in a set of metallic Sharpies at a recent show, had no idea what I was going to use them for but just 'had-to-have' them. Now I wonder where they have been all my life! They colour on the chipboard so effortlessly and there is absolutely no drying time. For a moment I was thinking I would have to did out the embossing powder to colour my butterflies gold ;) lol I added it to a pretty cluster of <a href="http://d-lishscraps.openstores.com.au/">D-lish Scraps</a> flowers; a large resin rose, azalea, vintage rose, cosmos daisy and a lily.</div>
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I added a smaller butterfly down the bottom edge where my journaling is.</div>
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Then to balance it all, a smaller cluster of embellishments where the frame and photos meet. The pink flower is an altered vintage rose. I simply flattened out the outer petals, snipped out the centre and added a pearl cabochon to the centre. You can see the before and after transformation in the pic below.</div>
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The second layout I created is one of my favourite photos. It beautifully captures the special bond between Cody and his piggie Oatie.</div>
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I used Simple Stories papers for this one that I picked up at my local scrap store, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bella-Paperie/142255425786893">Bella Paperie</a>. Lots of yummy <a href="http://memorymaze.com/">Memory Maze</a> chipboard on this one too! I needed a bit more variety in paper but only had two sheets so the chevron paper bag was perfect! I made a jumbo journal card to go inside, which is great for when you have a lot of story to tell. </div>
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Again I went to town with my metallic Sharpie, the silver one this time. I used it on quite a few of the chipboard pieces. Here on the word 'together' which I have layered on some chevron washi tape from <a href="http://d-lishscraps.openstores.com.au/">D-lish Scraps</a>.</div>
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I framed the photo with a pinked circle and added some stars and a little chipboard camera.</div>
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I used the 'sweet' from the flag banner words pack and tucked it inside another star. Finished off with a twine bow it makes the perfect boy themed embellishment. </div>
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Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173646343378777659noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626145860062993258.post-20125709168831723302013-06-02T16:24:00.000+10:002013-06-02T16:24:38.138+10:00Inspired Blueprints Sketch #96<div style="text-align: center;">
I was so excited when I saw this sketch go up in the DT forum! I have a teeny obsession with my instagram prints at the moment so I knew the hardest part would be choosing which one to use. </div>
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Here's the sketch:</div>
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I stayed quite true to the sketch, just adding a few extra layers of patterned paper which I cut into fishtail banners. The paper is Teresa Collins Summer Stories range that I picked up at the last <a href="http://www.madaboutscrappin.com.au/store/Default.asp">Mad About Scrappin</a> - Flog it Friday sale.</div>
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The background was made by inking through two different stencil, Prima - Attic Windows and Crafters Workshop - Paint Splatter. I cut one of the Martha Stewart doilies in half to layer my embellishments on to. I used a Prima flower as well as a small rose and felt blossom from <a href="http://d-lishscraps.openstores.com.au/">D-lish Scraps</a>.</div>
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On the other side I handstiched this bow from some chevron ribbon and also used some of the bold chevron arrow washi tape from <a href="http://d-lishscraps.openstores.com.au/">D-lish Scraps</a>.</div>
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The title was made from a mixture of thickers and word strips made with my MoTEX tape writer. These awesome gadgets are available from <a href="http://d-lishscraps.openstores.com.au/">D-lish Scraps</a> for just $15, which is 25% off RRP. The starter pack includes; the machine, 2 different font wheels and a roll of tape. You can choose between pink and lime and to really get your collection going, an additional 12 colours of tape are available at just $3 per roll. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hello, hello!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Welcome to Memory Maze's First ever blog hop!!</span></div>
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of our awesome designers are giving away a prize on their blogs as
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I used a doiley and the 'Mother and Daughter' title chipboard pieces from Memory Maze to showcase this cute selfie of me and my gorgeous baby girl.<br />
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I gave the chipboard doiley a light coat of gesso before cutting it in two. A great tip which helps stretch your chippy further, especially if it won't be seen. I loved the dotted detail around the edge and I couldn't resist the temptation to stitch it. I used a very fine beading needle to go through the holes and even though it did take me a while it was well worth the effort! </div>
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The title I gave a light coat of ink and then cut it from the supportive bar it comes attached to. Having the words separate was great because I could spread them out on my page.<br />
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I tore sections out of the background paper and rolled the edges back. I filled these spaces with washi tape before adding my floral clusters to the top.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Our
blog hop runs from today, Monday 20th May, invite your friends to play along.
You must comment on all the blogs for a chance at the major prize. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span title="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2136325750657116558"><a href="http://kylie-kyliesplace.blogspot.com.au/">Kylie Symons</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span title="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2136325750657116558"><a href="http://heartsoul-scrap.blogspot.com.au/">Susan Moy</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span title="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2136325750657116558">Amanda Lawrence (you are here)</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span title="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2136325750657116558"><a href="http://3obsessions.blogspot.com.au/">Tracey Campell</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span title="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2136325750657116558"><a href="http://midnightscrapper.wordpress.com/">Donna O'Leary</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span title="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2136325750657116558"><a href="http://www.glitzandtatter.blogspot.com.au/">Lucy Ohanyan</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span title="http://mommyof5kidz.blogspot.com.au/"><a href="http://mommyof5kidz.blogspot.com/">Misty Willis</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span title="http://scraps-of-reflections.blogspot.com.au/"><a href="http://scraps-of-reflections.blogspot.com/">Erin Reed</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span title="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2136325750657116558"><a href="http://www.polkadotdoordesign.blogspot.com.au/">Rebecca Mosher</a></span> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span title="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2136325750657116558"><a href="http://craftyliciousme.blogspot.com/">Sharm Nidyanandan</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span title="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2136325750657116558"><a href="http://www.hildeaaslund.blogspot.no/">Hilde Aaslund</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span title="http://6diamonds1sapphire.blogspot.com.au/"><a href="http://6diamonds1sapphire.blogspot.com.au/">Linda Thompson</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173646343378777659noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626145860062993258.post-48637153224263243972013-03-09T10:32:00.000+10:002013-03-09T10:32:04.728+10:00Inspired Blueprints #86Another week means another sketch revealed at<a href="http://www.inspired-blueprints.com/"> Inspired Blueprints</a>. We work on alternating teams for our DT shares and this week it my teams turn. Here's my reveal:<br />
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I loved the layout of the sketch but didn't have any photos that big to scrap. Simple solution was to use a series of smaller 2x3's and mat them to fill the space. I had a great set of photos from when Ellah was learning to walk, an event that really needs more than a single shot to tell the story. </div>
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Papers are from October Afternoon and I've used a tonne of <a href="http://d-lishscraps.openstores.com.au/">D-lish Scraps</a> embellies for my clusters. A single bloom, large resin rose, pins, viola, hydrangea petals, beads and adhesive pearls in this one.<br />
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I used a strip of 3 manilla tags for my journaling area all tied with cotton twine bows. In this smaller cluster I have another viola, more hydrangea petals, small rose, resin from various grab bags and some adhesive pearls. All embellishments are available in the <a href="http://d-lishscraps.openstores.com.au/">store</a> right now. </div>
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Here's the sketch where it all began:</div>
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If you're scrapping this weekend, why not give it a kick start with a sketch from <a href="http://www.inspired-blueprints.com/">Inspired Blueprints</a>!</div>
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Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173646343378777659noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626145860062993258.post-42904618734923136752013-02-28T10:52:00.000+10:002013-02-28T10:52:05.125+10:00February Memory Maze layoutsI'm still so stoked that Sally invited me to join the Memory Maze design team. Opening my DT parcel was like Christmas {well it was for my friend who tore into it for me} so many delicious chipboard pieces inside. I started sorting through the box and matching up the pieces with photos I had, to pre-pack layouts ready for a rainy day of creating.<br />
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I have 3, never-seen-before layouts to share with you all today. They are all quite different in style which really shows off the versatility of chipboard in your projects.</div>
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I've been carrying this photo of my daughter around for a while now along with all the supplies to create it. I had an idea of how I wanted it to look, but have been too scared to actually attempt it. I can honestly say that although it didn't turn out exactly how I envisioned {when does it ever} I am so happy with the result.</div>
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The background was created by inking through two different stencils in various areas. I then added texture by tearing and scrunching tissue paper and mod podging it over the top. You can see some of it under my main embellishment cluster.</div>
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For my smaller embellishment cluster I used a Border Hook 1 with a paper doiley folded over it to look like a hanging pennant. </div>
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To create my title I used a Dreams mini word which I placed inside a Scalloped Name Plate. The name plate was simply inked and the word painted with a thin coat of white gesso.</div>
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Dreams - G0011</div>
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Glitz Design papers, Prima resin angel wings, Green Tara beaded spray, D-lish Scraps flowers, resin and paper doilies, embroidery thread, inks, tissue paper.</div>
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This is a photo of my son and I at the beach over New Year. I had a grand plan to draw the heart in the sand and get the whole family in, not my best idea with a toddler who can't stand still!</div>
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I used the Love mini word as part of my title. I have coloured with some Twinkling H2O's to match.</div>
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I used a few different types of media to decorate my Owl on a Branch. Firstly I masked off the owl and leaves with some washi tape. I use this as it is low tack and less likely to tear the surface when you remove it. The woodgrain on the branch was stamped using a Kaiser background stamp. The leaves were inked and then the detail added on with a marker. For the owl I used Twinkling H2O's and white gel pen for the centre of his eyes.</div>
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Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173646343378777659noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626145860062993258.post-1039394483254444762013-02-23T09:19:00.000+10:002013-02-23T09:19:26.103+10:00Inspired Blueprints #84Time for another <a href="http://www.inspiredblueprints.com/">Inspired Blueprints</a> reveal. To be honest this sketch scared the pants off me at first, too much filled in space and too many photos. I then remembered my collection of 2x3 prints from Christmas and with the idea of shrinking the design area I was off!<br />
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Here's the sketch in question:<br />
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I teamed up my prints with a kit I purchased from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Piece-of-Cake-Designs/221225054585194?fref=ts">A Piece of Cake Designs</a> and here's what I came up with:<br />
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My friends were quite impressed at how quickly I managed to pull it all together. I am usually such a slow scrapper, taking my time to get everything 'just right' whatever that means lol I stayed quite true to the sketch in terms of the photo area, just shrinking it and moving to the right. I then added a small cluster of embellies to balance it up on the left.<br />
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A big twine bow, some wooden stars and a little inking through the punchinella CW template.<br />
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Some more wooden shapes, Cherry Flair from the kit and the rhinestone circles I picked up in the $2 shop.<br />
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Mixed font title with some sparkly newsprint Thickers, about as close to glitter as this girl gets!<br />
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So if you need a kick start to get creative a sketch is a great place to start. There is a new one every Friday, simply upload your take on any from the month to go in the draw for the sponsored prize!<br />
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Hope to see one from you in the <a href="http://www.inspired-blueprints.com/">IB Gallery</a> soon!<br />
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Star xxAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173646343378777659noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626145860062993258.post-27704491836507054942013-02-08T10:03:00.001+10:002013-02-08T10:03:33.397+10:00Inspired Blueprints Sketch #82Sketch #82 has been revealed over at <a href="http://www.inspiredblueprints.blogspot.com/">Inspired Blueprints</a>. There's a new sketch every Friday ... perfect timing for getting scrappy on the weekend! The designers are divided into 2 groups and we alternate providing inspiration for the sketches. This week was my groups turn and this is my layout:<br />
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Little Miss Impatient - papers are a mix of My Little Shoebox, My Minds Eye and Echo Park. I'm not usually a paper mixer kind of gal but it was the only photo that inspired me/fitted the sketch so I found myself rummaging my stash looking for just the right colours and this is what I ended up pulling together.<br />
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I've used lots of yummy goodies from <a href="http://d-lishscraps.openstores.com.au/">D-lish Scraps</a>; Wild Rose, Cosmos Daisies, Faceted Heart Beads, Heart pins, Resin Roses (from grab bag), Medium roses and a Resin Bloom.<br />
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More <a href="http://d-lishscraps.openstores.com.au/">D-lish</a> goodies in the top cluster too. Old fashioned Rose, another Cosmos Daisy, Resin Bloom and Resin Rose (both from grab bags).<br />
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I've been a little obsessed with hot pink 'paint splatters' lately. They're actually made with the Paint Splatter template from Crafter's Workshop. Perfect for OCDers like myself who like to look messy without getting messy! lol<br />
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Thanks for stopping by and I would love if you would join in the challenge. Once you've finished your take on the sketch you can upload it to the <a href="http://www.inspired-blueprints.com/">IB Gallery</a>.<br />
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Star xxAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173646343378777659noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626145860062993258.post-47492110079099268382013-02-06T10:18:00.001+10:002013-02-06T10:18:55.577+10:00Exciting newsI'm so excited to have been chosen to join the first ever design team for <a href="http://memorymaze.com.au/">Memory Maze Chipboard</a>.<br />
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You can see the announcement and the rest of the talented line up on their blog <a href="http://memorymazedesign.blogspot.com.au/">here</a>.<br />
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Star xxAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173646343378777659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626145860062993258.post-14229786001443344402013-02-03T09:23:00.000+10:002013-02-03T09:23:09.173+10:00Mad About Scrappin - Scrap etc challengeThe monthly challenges have just begun for 2013 over at the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mad-About-Scrappin/113581495377464?fref=ts">Mad About Scrappin facebook page</a>. Each month on the 1st there will be a new challenge available. Simply upload your project by the 25th to be in the running to win a store voucher.<br />
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The Feb challenge is:<br />
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I have included 2 embellishment clusters, my chosen techniques were misting/masking & handstitching and my fave colour scheme yellow/pink. Papers are Amy Tangerine Sketchbook.<br />
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Some close ups of my embellishment clusters which include chipboard from <a href="http://memorymaze.com.au/">Memory Maze</a>, Violas, Medium Roses, Resin Blooms and Resin Butterflies all available from <a href="http://d-lishscraps.openstores.com.au/">D-lish Scraps</a>.<br />
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Be sure to add the Mad About Scrappin Scrap etc challenge to your list this month!<br />
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Star xxAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173646343378777659noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626145860062993258.post-30800422800592320602013-02-02T11:26:00.001+10:002013-02-02T11:26:22.936+10:00Inspired Blueprints is back!I am so excited to be a part of this awesome team of designers! <a href="http://www.inspired-blueprints.com/">Inspired Blueprints</a> relaunched on Feb 1st with sketch #81:<br />
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For our<a href="http://www.inspiredblueprints.com/2013/01/introducingamanda-lawrence.html"> designer reveal on the blog</a> we were asked to create a page using any of the past sketches. I chose to use sketch #38:<br />
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Here's my take on the sketch, Princess Tea Party:<br />
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I used some old Sassafras papers that I have had squirreled away for quite a while. I used gesso, dylusions ink and stamping to create my background with.<br />
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My embellishment cluster of Old Fashioned Roses, Crochet Mini Doiley, large Resin Rose and Resin Big Bloom all available from <a href="http://d-lishscraps.openstores.com.au/">D-lish Scraps</a>.<br />
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Another embellie cluster using a D-lish Flair Button, Viola and another Resin Bloom, all layered on Washi Masking Tape. You can find all these embellies at <a href="http://d-lishscraps.openstores.com.au/">D-lish</a>.<br />
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A section of my title using Sass alphas.<br />
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Thanks for popping by and if you are in need of a mojo kick start, why not try a sketch from <a href="http://www.inspired-blueprints.com/">Inspired Blueprints</a>!<br />
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Star xxAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173646343378777659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626145860062993258.post-89226473425352320752013-01-19T13:55:00.000+10:002013-01-19T13:55:41.446+10:00Birthday girlSo with the number 2 birthday coming around in the next few months I thought it might be good if I finally got around to documenting the first one! I've had this photo and papers packed in my {work in progress} folder since the April <a href="http://www.bellapaperie.net.au/">Bella Paperie</a> retreat last year! Using such 'harsh' colours on a little girl page and also worried I wouldn't do the photo justice are probably the main reasons I've been putting it off for so long. In the end I decided to pull out the pinks in the paper too to soften the overall look and make it a little more girly girl.<br />
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I used Echo Park - Yours Truly papers and layered it all up with <a href="http://d-lishscraps.openstores.com.au/c/1/Paper-Doilies.html">polka dot paper doilies</a> from D-lish.<br />
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Lots of hand stitching too, both in the scallops and on the die cut doilies.<br />
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The chipboard words are Memory Maze ones that I got from <a href="http://www.bellapaperie.net.au/">Bella Paperie</a>, at just 90 cents each they are a bargain! I simply misted them with black Dylusions Ink and added a rhinestone to the dots of the i's.<br />
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Just a few flowers on this page, I didn't feel it needed too much more. Some <a href="http://d-lishscraps.openstores.com.au/c/188/Violas.html">viola's</a> and <a href="http://d-lishscraps.openstores.com.au/c/113/Small-Roses.html">small white roses</a> finished it off perfectly.<br />
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Star xxAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173646343378777659noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626145860062993258.post-61766738001772287902013-01-14T09:58:00.000+10:002013-01-14T09:58:08.705+10:00Exciting news<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The first reveal will be the 1st February, and then a new sketch will be posted every Friday! Until then be sure to follow the blog, <a href="http://www.inspiredblueprints.com/">Inspired Blueprints</a>, the Design Team are being introduced from this week. I'll also give you a link to their <a href="http://www.inspired-blueprints.com/">ning site</a> where you will find the layout gallery. </div>
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I loved the colour palette for the WW1 challenge and even though it took me a while to find the right papers in my stash, I really enjoyed the creative process behind this page. I tried pulling papers in the right colours from random ranges but just couldn't get the right look. I was almost ready to give up when I noticed the B sides of an unopened pack of My Minds Eye Alphabet Soup papers. They were perfect!<br />
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I began by cutting up the sheet of woodgrain to emulate waves for the background. Other papers were used to make the pennants and circles. I also added a few random pieces of bubble wrap stamping to add to the overall feel.<br />
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I tore up some muslin to use as well. And I found this little octopus resin in my stash ... must have been a freebie from one of my suppliers ;)<br />
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I used some awesome Scrapmatts chippy ... love that it is white! and coiled around it with some red cotton twine from <a href="http://d-lishscraps.openstores.com.au/">D-lish</a>.<br />
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A close up of my title and the scattered sequins, also from <a href="http://d-lishscraps.openstores.com.au/">D-lish</a>.<br />
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I wanted more of a wavy look and went searching my stash for some flourishes. I found this Jasmine puffy flourish from Flourish with a Bling which was the perfect shape for what I wanted. It was too dark for my colours so I painted it with gesso than brushed on some ink, before cutting it into several pieces to fit my design.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by, I hope to have more to share soon!<br />
Star xxAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173646343378777659noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626145860062993258.post-68805018767599713472013-01-05T09:27:00.000+10:002013-01-05T09:27:32.706+10:00Just for fun ...I was so spoilt for Christmas. Hubby got my an amazing box of scrappy goodies beautifully coordinated and packaged by the lovely Debra at <a href="http://www.bellapaperie.net.au/">Bella Paperie</a>. It included the pink Couture Creations trimmer too which I love!<br />
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Spending some time over the break just scrapping was blissful, and I am a little sad that all that free time has come to an end, but a girl has to earn a living, right?!<br />
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I created this layout using papers and embellies from my Christmas box with a few other bits and pieces thrown in.<br />
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I started by laying down the background, gesso with the damask stencil, pink paint for the birdcage and finally some stamping with a script background stamp.<br />
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Flowers, resin, twine and mini doilies from <a href="http://d-lishscraps.openstores.com.au/">D-lish Scraps</a>.<br />
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Green Tara jewelled vine and Pink Paislee chipboard. More <a href="http://d-lishscraps.openstores.com.au/">D-lish Scraps</a> flowers.<br />
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A gorgeous pink acetate butterfly from D-lish too!<br />
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More D-lish flowers mixed with some Kaiser ones and a Manor House <a href="http://d-lishscraps.openstores.com.au/c/242/Single-Blooms.html">Idyllic white single bloom</a> also available from D-lish.<br />
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I think this would have to be my favourite-layout-ever!! It came together so easily and I had so much fun creating it.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by<br />
Star xxAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173646343378777659noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626145860062993258.post-23875952093779262362012-12-30T11:15:00.000+10:002012-12-30T11:15:12.361+10:00Top 12 of 2012Well to say my little blog has been neglected this past year would be a gross understatement. Shop life well and truly took over this year and even scrapping had to take a back seat for a long time there. It was difficult, but I had to make the decision that there was to be NO WORK on the weekends. I needed to regain a healthy balance, taking some time out for myself and also spending QUALITY time with my family.<br />
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I didn't manage many layouts in 2012, I don't have an exact count but it wouldn't be many more than 30 for the whole year. Going through and choosing only 12 was pretty easy, I even had to add a few that I skipped over in my first pass to make up the number! lol<br />
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So in no particular order, cause lets face it, that could take forever, I bring you my Top 12 of 2012 (less the published/to be published that I am unable to share ;)<br />
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#1 - Marcoola Beach<br />
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#2 - Christmas Morning<br />
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#3 - Always Love You<br />
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#4 - First Day of Prep<br />
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#5 - My Beautiful Girl<br />
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#6 - A Moment to Cherish<br />
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#7 - Beary Cute<br />
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#8 - Beautiful Eyes<br />
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#9 - Just like Pop<br />
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#10 - Forever Friends<br />
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#11 - A Girl Needs to Accessorise<br />
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#12 - Picture Perfect<br />
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So there we go, I hope you enjoyed seeing my Top 12 as much as I enjoyed going through and choosing them out. I like to leave by promising to be more faithful to my blog in 2013, but you know .... life just gets in the way some times ;) lol<br />
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Star xxAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173646343378777659noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626145860062993258.post-15580212161846562352012-02-15T13:54:00.001+10:002012-02-15T13:54:30.294+10:00Mad About Scrappin - February challenge .....<div style="text-align: center;">
Each month you can find a fab new challenge on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mad-About-Scrappin/113581495377464">Mad About Scrappin facebook page</a> with a super prize on offer.</div>
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This month the challenge is this:</div>
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One lucky entrant (drawn at random) will receive this super Glitz Designs kit!</div>
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Here's my sample for the challenge:</div>
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I've used some Jillibean Soup printed kraft for the background and papers from the Bella Boulevard Mr Boy collection.</div>
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A close up of the embellie cluster showing off the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Charms-Creations/147912481942641?ref=ts">Charms Creations</a> Cute Cloud, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/lovelybugbitsnbobs?ref=ts">Lovelybug Bits n Bobs </a>button and the Felt Pop Star from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rainbow-Splendour/302233999793033?ref=ts">Rainbow Splendour</a> which I tied some D-lish Scraps twine around.</div>
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My <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rainbow-Splendour/302233999793033?ref=ts">Rainbow Splendour</a> order turned up in the post right as I was trying to choose out embellishments! Perfect timing don't you think ;)</div>
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I also added this cute fabric bottle cap from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Lil-Somethin/214356835255412?ref=ts">A Lil' Somethin'</a> that I've been hoarding for a while. </div>
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The challenge is open till the 25th of the month at midnight, so why not pop it on your scrappy to do list for the weekend!</div>
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TFL Star xx</div>Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173646343378777659noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626145860062993258.post-81240023381182327872012-02-02T07:18:00.000+10:002012-02-02T07:18:19.759+10:00Full reveal .....<div style="text-align: center;">
So I shared some sneaks with you a couple of posts back, now it's time for the full reveal. </div>
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I was given this awesome pack of Lily Bee papers and embellishments to play with and these are the 3 layouts I came up with:</div>
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It's a fantastic value kit, just $14 for all this:</div>
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If you'd like to purchase one head over to the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.259763730759239.58271.113581495377464&type=1">Mad About Scrappin Facebook page</a> ... but be quick cause stocks are limited!</div>
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TFL Star xx</div>Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173646343378777659noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626145860062993258.post-40292893152231961972012-01-31T14:35:00.000+10:002012-01-31T14:35:51.244+10:00She brightens my everyday ....<div style="text-align: center;">
So I know it's the last day of the month, so am cutting it just a wee fine but I really wanted to complete at least one challenge this month. I loved the criteria for the first challenge at <a href="http://www.daringyoutoscrap.blogspot.com.au/">Daring You to Scrap</a> this month which was to make your background from scraps. Lets face it, no one has a shortage of those!</div>
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I was originally inspired by a <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/1125968626530193/">pin on Pinterest</a> but after choosing my photo decided to replicate the rainbow colours off her t-shirt. </div>
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That little face brightens my every day so I thought a rainbow coloured page was very fitting. </div>
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I raided the scrap drawers to get the right range of colours for the base and then cut a 1" square from each ... no two squares are the same. I then punched circles from some old Bella paper and folded each circle around a square.</div>
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I mounted the photo on thick chipboard and wrapped the twine bow around it. It was something I stashed away that was the wrapping on some handmade stuff I bought ... see everything comes in handy one day! ;)</div>
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I really love how this page turned out and think it's my fave yet, even if it is very different to what I would normally do :)</div>
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TFL Star xx</div>Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173646343378777659noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626145860062993258.post-512162702503643372012-01-20T18:11:00.000+10:002012-01-20T18:11:19.602+10:00A little slow off the mark ....<div style="text-align: center;">
So it took me a while to get going but I finally finished my first layouts for 2012. Shop life over at <a href="http://d-lishscraps.openstores.com.au/">D-lish</a> has been so busy and taking up much of my time. {not that I'm complaining by any means} That and spending the last few days with my little man before he starts prep next week. I'm going to miss having him around the house, he's grown up so much in the last 6 months into such a little gentleman. He adores his baby sister and I'm just plain going to miss how he manages to brighten my every day :) </div>
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I can't actually show you the pages as they are for an up and coming kit release at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mad-About-Scrappin/113581495377464">Mad About Scrappin</a>, but I do have a few peeks to share. I'm lucky that my lovely boss lady Leanne handed me the gorgeous<a href="http://lilybeedesign.com/"> Lilly Bee</a> Memorandum range and let me coordinate my own embellishments from the <a href="http://d-lishscraps.openstores.com.au/">D-lish Scraps</a> store.</div>
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And here are sneeks of the 3 pages I created:<br />
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{<a href="http://d-lishscraps.openstores.com.au/c/144/Mini-Metal-Flowers.html">mini metal flowers</a>, <a href="http://d-lishscraps.openstores.com.au/c/1/Paper-Doilies.html">doilies</a> and<a href="http://d-lishscraps.openstores.com.au/c/3/Ribbons--Lace---Trims.html"> rosette ribbon</a>} </div>
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{mmm ... <a href="http://d-lishscraps.openstores.com.au/c/92/Washi-Masking-Tape.html">washi tape</a> .... love <a href="http://d-lishscraps.openstores.com.au/c/92/Washi-Masking-Tape.html">washi tape</a> :)}</div>
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To see the full reveal you'll have to keep an eye out for the kit release at the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mad-About-Scrappin/113581495377464">Mad About Scrappin facebook page</a>.</div>
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TFL Star xx</div>Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173646343378777659noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626145860062993258.post-48234301460408780932011-12-31T20:10:00.000+10:002011-12-31T20:10:13.111+10:00Reflecting on 2011 ....<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I think I’ve written and
rewritten this post in my head about 1000 times and many more on the screen as
today drew closer. I’ve been taking time to reflect on 2011 in the last few
weeks and have realised that I have learnt so much this past year. There have
been many events that have changed my life for the better, even if they were
some of the toughest lessons to learn.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So I bring to you my list ….
Lessons of 2011 … (in no particular order)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that my family may not be perfect, but they are perfect for me in every little
way and that’s all that matters.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that there is no greater gift than a beautiful healthy baby.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that my children complete me and I find nothing more fulfilling than being a
mother and the unconditional love I get in return.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that all the money in the world will not buy you time with your loved ones.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that I will never be someone’s friend out of pity ever again, it only makes you
miserable.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that I should ALWAYS be true to myself no matter what others opinions are.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that some people are just plain nasty and manipulative, call it what you like
but it’s true.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that I don’t need a lot of friends, just a couple of really special ones that don’t
drain the happiness out of me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that the truth will always come out in the end even if it takes a bit of time.</span></div>
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that in the company of true friends I never have to edit myself, I can be free
to speak my mind and that’s okay.</span></div>
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that some people will just listen to the first thing they hear, even if it’s
not true. This is their loss not mine.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that I am good enough and I should never let anyone make me feel otherwise.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that the only person who can motivate me is myself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that I am only one person so I should stop anticipating that I can do the work
of 3.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that nothing will change if you don’t start changing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that sometimes life is cruel to the kindest of people while others who I can only
describe as assholes seem to sail through unscathed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that if it’s not on facebook it can’t possibly be true. *wink* just jokes …
threw that one in to see if you were still reading … lol<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">All in all I would have to say that 2011 has been a positive year
for me. I was blessed with the arrival of my beautiful baby girl, made it onto
the design team for a chipboard manufacturer, was published for the first time
with many more acceptances for the future and above all life has finally fallen
into the groove I'm happy with.</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I made a final piece for the year and my final piece as a DT member for <a href="http://www.wordsorwhatever.com.au/">WOW chipboard</a>. I have used the <a href="http://www.wordsorwhatever.com.au/index.php?_a=product&product_id=1292">12x12 interconnecting squares</a> to make a page summarising 2011 for our family. It includes a few pictures of our most memorable times during the year.</span></div>
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Well my time is nearly up on the DT for <a href="http://www.wordsorwhatever.com.au/">WOW chipboard</a>. I have had a wonderful time over the past 6 months using their wonderful products. I have just posted my final scheduled post over on the <a href="http://wordsorwhatever.blogspot.com/">blog</a>. Here are a few sneaks of the pages I created ....</div>
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TFL Star xx</div>Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173646343378777659noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626145860062993258.post-15763429614606602232011-12-04T16:02:00.003+10:002011-12-04T16:22:06.340+10:00Just a little bit WOW .....<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So November was a bad month for me scrappy wise :( Somewhere along I lost my way and just couldn't seem to get back on the right path. Certainly not for a lack of trying though. I think I 'dedicated' over 5 solid days perfecting my art of paper shuffling but still nothing. It was really starting to get me down especially knowing that I was letting down those I have made commitments to. I even had to admit defeat on one kit and hand it over to someone else! (thanks Emma for saving my bacon ;))</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Today I was more determined than ever .... I had to break this drought and scrap a page.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I FINISHED ONE!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Using some more of my wonderful <a href="http://www.wordsorwhatever.com.au/index.php">WOW Christmas chipboard</a> I created this:</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjDFuhDhUJ2bFvlLss5-KHT34YkhDFvj0IqYeIV1O-S67_BRueGd_08c4TJRED22VKCNkg0-G5ktmzGdzPJ5iQOipXndA7RnMmxgpgY1Umjtdoxf0xdV4zOUIEuw9tqwj2WF_LbYuPQow/s1600/DSCF7335_edited.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjDFuhDhUJ2bFvlLss5-KHT34YkhDFvj0IqYeIV1O-S67_BRueGd_08c4TJRED22VKCNkg0-G5ktmzGdzPJ5iQOipXndA7RnMmxgpgY1Umjtdoxf0xdV4zOUIEuw9tqwj2WF_LbYuPQow/s400/DSCF7335_edited.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682149752932144658" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Every year I take a photo of Cody with the Christmas tree. Last year was his last solo shot .... this year he'll have to share the limelight with his sister! lol</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I decorated the <a href="http://www.wordsorwhatever.com.au/index.php?_a=product&product_id=2652">WOW Bubble Christmas Tree</a> by adding a button to the centre of each. Took quite a while digging through all my buttons finding the right size for each hole but well worth the effort! I was beaten by two of the tiny gaps where I had to use brads instead.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiESFYSmLp9E4DV4tS69O88hikiGycfyrbV0ZvHxubbZpx1-g_Bgf8_oGVeBK8rXaMU8Pxmile-ELNIphaQGCBAtlISvfoy11ijrex9nsEzChCqY8I2_-d0zvF7gpnusNeuScv2cIHgy94/s1600/DSCF7336.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiESFYSmLp9E4DV4tS69O88hikiGycfyrbV0ZvHxubbZpx1-g_Bgf8_oGVeBK8rXaMU8Pxmile-ELNIphaQGCBAtlISvfoy11ijrex9nsEzChCqY8I2_-d0zvF7gpnusNeuScv2cIHgy94/s400/DSCF7336.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682149749162973522" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The tree was painted with h2o's and the stars coloured with gold gel pen. I also hand stitched each button on. Got this thing about 'naked' buttons.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibfaKE7Li3KVTA_gcuhtYzU0z5iOQiZ8nIEqusWjmRUN1zYLtkkm7rCeEVfs_ilt8unVCrZy6W9uPXEjCbEQ29YzNEomUj60G650QVrRCnPUwr94aZ1Bfat5E-VFOApMm0ROAFisAgkMA/s1600/DSCF7337.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibfaKE7Li3KVTA_gcuhtYzU0z5iOQiZ8nIEqusWjmRUN1zYLtkkm7rCeEVfs_ilt8unVCrZy6W9uPXEjCbEQ29YzNEomUj60G650QVrRCnPUwr94aZ1Bfat5E-VFOApMm0ROAFisAgkMA/s400/DSCF7337.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682149744378399666" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I also used one of the <a href="http://www.wordsorwhatever.com.au/index.php?_a=product&product_id=776">banner borders</a> when I discovered that they had the exact right number of pennants for the word 'Christmas' ... happy days!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The '2010' is using their new <a href="http://www.wordsorwhatever.com.au/index.php?_a=product&product_id=2710">self adhesive alphas</a>. OMG I loooove these so much! I have 6 sheets already and I can just see they are going to be a staple in my stash for a long time!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">TFL Star xx</div>Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173646343378777659noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4626145860062993258.post-30481674120482491302011-11-24T07:41:00.003+10:002011-11-24T07:44:54.482+10:00Sneak peek ....<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've just posted my latest project to the <a href="http://wordsorwhatever.blogspot.com/">WOW Words or Whatever blog</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a couple of sneak's for you;</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3aIRAPcAEE88ikuzmvipKHzWnBLJ57RbA1Qx1NMBkmif0i36qHBAXo1w3l1zDVEPKMufcZCI5GJHHTPOtdkUhn-4w9NRD4odsbPt9K-SX3Xr3Dkr-XdjEkbTlfaKehPjNTYRfT-B2fLY/s1600/DSCF7307.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3aIRAPcAEE88ikuzmvipKHzWnBLJ57RbA1Qx1NMBkmif0i36qHBAXo1w3l1zDVEPKMufcZCI5GJHHTPOtdkUhn-4w9NRD4odsbPt9K-SX3Xr3Dkr-XdjEkbTlfaKehPjNTYRfT-B2fLY/s400/DSCF7307.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678309923144000082" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZl-GPowFLbU0thOR3_ObE7fdPgVgt-enbkfuvpOAyY8R2Y4CfUuN-1dLzva3uU9hCgJZhxAIWldgZIxwpv2D4j4-Nuw7FDxI8rfcUKCJP2XmMWSLD2IHLsTq4x09djYPVRlPCnvePphA/s1600/DSCF7306.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZl-GPowFLbU0thOR3_ObE7fdPgVgt-enbkfuvpOAyY8R2Y4CfUuN-1dLzva3uU9hCgJZhxAIWldgZIxwpv2D4j4-Nuw7FDxI8rfcUKCJP2XmMWSLD2IHLsTq4x09djYPVRlPCnvePphA/s400/DSCF7306.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678309923142350706" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To check out the full post and finished layout head over to <a href="http://wordsorwhatever.blogspot.com/2011/11/does-anyone-remember-flock.html">here</a> and have a look!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">TFL Star xx</div>Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173646343378777659noreply@blogger.com1