Scrapware Birdhouses

Well.....anyone who knows me......knows I just love little birdhouses....Natalie at Scraptivate asked me to do some with last months design team kit...  And instead of hanging them beneath each other, I decided a horizontal approach was needed.  The papers used were Graphic 45 Springtime, and I also added a prima vine.   Soooo...cute !!!  Been very busy....loving my job....Natalie is teaching a beautiful NEW journal....It is devine.  You must come in and see it....I shall be doing the Wednesday classes...as I will be working during the Saturday classes.  AND.........KYLIE will be here soon  !!!!!  WooooHooooo !!!
A very good friend of mine, managed to snaffle me a ticket.....Have wanted to see "THE KYLES" for years....
We have all really settled into our new house...And it really feels like MY home now....The kids seem to be getting used to the new routine....We also have a new puppy...and she is sooo cute/naughty !!
I will post some pics next time.....Gotta go....I have so much stuff to get ready for Twiddleybitz.....So.......NO HOUSEWORK 2morrow.....Just Scrappin !!!!!
TTFN
Carol

My new start...

Ok....so I know its been awhile......but such a lot has happened over the last coupla months....I have moved out of the family home...
and now have a beautiful rental, just 8 minutes away. The kids love their new rooms, and there a quite a few kids in the street, for them to play with. A very stressful time for everyone, but we are settled and orgainsed, and trying to regain some sort of routine. I have also been working regularly at Scraptivate.....and still loving it.....Getting to know the customers.....so very busy, busy.....But it's ALL good!!!!! I do have quite a few new projects to show....but have only had the internet on for a week and half now.....so still catching up on a lot of emails etc. I am loving being busy, my new found independence, finding my new creative path......and the support of so many friends.
So thankyou......you know who you are.
TTFN
Carol

A change is in the air ....??

Well.....there are changes in the air ...Lots and lots of changes........I've had a few complaints that I haven't updated my blog lately !!!! You know who you are....Lov ya !!!! I have been busy, but a lot I'm not allowed to share yet... And some is for Twiddleybitz...new releases....Secret Squirrel stuff....so nothing to share there.....But this was something I did awhile ago, on a whim.......There you go...have never done anything on a "whim" before !!! I had one of those polystyrene heart shapes from the $2 shop....recessed a little shadowbox into the foam.....paper-mached some music paper onto it......when it was dry I added some Twiddleybitz lovelyness...a little 3D image into the shadowbox...some flowers...and....how sweet.......It's on display at Scraptivate...in case you were interested in a closer look !!! And......I am loving my new job at Scraptivate....and when things settle down again for me....(lots and lots of changes) I am hoping to get stuck into all the ideas, I have floating around in my head !!!!! TTFN MWAH Carol X X X

Another Birdhouse !!!

The lovely Nat, at Scraptivate gave me a Scrapware birdhouse, last month in my DT pack. She knows I have a "thing" for them !!!       I loved playing with this...and loved the burlap, the 7Gypsies rub-ons...added some sticks...some handmade clay eggs.....done !!!  Please come in and see it IRL....I have messed up...Blogger wont let me upload any more than one photo...

I also have some NEW news....I am now a member of the staff at SCRAPTIVATE !!!!!
WWWWWW HOOOOO.....I've done about 2weeks now....and have just been TOOOooo busy
to blog yet !!!!  Natalie is a great boss...and Kelsey is sooo funny !!  .I so LUV the shop....love the atmosphere..to work in this industry,   is a dream come true.  So thankyou Natalie, for trying me out ...I hope I can live up to the "Scraptivate" name.....The shop is fantastic...they have EVERYTHING..and if they haven't got it yet...they will get it for you.  So organised   !!!
Soooo Tired....I havent worked THIS hard for years....
Luvin every minute...
X X Carol

Sophie's Fairytale

Hello all......This is another 12 x 12 Twiddleybitz frame with LO.  I just love the colors in this Graphic 45 range...and when I saw the book on this piece of PP,  I wanted to make a 3D book....and so the rest became 3D ....Lots and lots of layers.  Also used Twiddleybitz mushrooms...all three sizes, Twiddleybitz alphas and also the Fairy Temple.  Have used LOads of foam tape, loads of Kindyglitz...and some pearls.   I think it might be a "little crowded" ???  But then again....I never do anything by halves.....

TTFN

Carol

Twiddleybitz at CHA !!

The bosses at Twiddleybitz have given permission for me to tell some exciting news !!!!  Twiddleybitz are now available in The US and Canada.....distributed by Select Imports and if you are lucky enough to get to CHA, they are at stand #4418....
This is a 12 x 12 frame I did, using some of the new Doyle border and corners.  Before adding these I attached some lace to soften the frame.  I have also used some of the new Mushrooms....these come in 3 sizes.   I used all three.  I have also used some of my favs...the fern leaves and a Victorian fancy oval frame with mirror (up the top RH side).  I also added a white Prima vine, some red flowers...and one of the new Faires (hiding behind the red flower)...I loved doing this LO and frame....and am working on another Fairy themed 12 x 12 frame and LO.
Bye bye for now !!!
Carol

My First Dt project for Scraptivate

Well.......I've been given the OK, to show my 1st DT project for Scraptivate. Natalie gave me a great kit, which had in it, a Prima Canvas album. I was a bit nervous at first.....I had never decorated one before (although I do have one tucked away in my stash).....but it was great fun !!!!! Inks, paint....stamps.....ANYTHING....I had a ball !!!! I glued, stamped and stapled on every spare space......
I decided to do a Heritage album....I have loads of Heritage photos.....and have been involved in tracing back, and recording my family History. For me it could be an old song, a whiff of old lavender perfume....or the smells that remind me of when I was little. I remember, many times....Mum cooking something or other, and her saying to me......I remember MY Mum....your granny.... making this when I was a little girl. These are the memories I hold close to my heart.....and having lost, my beautiful Mum, nearly 3 years ago......They are precious to me.....and I want to keep these memories alive for "my" daughter. Now some of the recipes in this book....I probably wont recreate.......such as the "Haggis".....But it is a part of my family Heritage....and needs to be remembered !!!
My Recipe book has many pages....so please call in to Scraptivate to have a closer look........Or if you have a "hankering" for Haggis......feel free to copy the recipe !!! NOT !!!

I am currently working on my next DT project.......and really looking forward to this one !!!!! Its base is one of my favorite things.....
So....when it's finished.....and I get the Ok from the boss......I'll be back to show you.....Meanwhile....have finished a few Twiddleybitz projects, but not allowed to share yet !!!! So ....Bye for now.....
Carol