tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47625276144642551612024-03-06T13:37:47.151+13:00Today for TomorrowA blog to share scrap booking creations and inspiration.Dianne Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631034824711297680noreply@blogger.comBlogger320125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762527614464255161.post-39198996708584325942014-09-11T21:25:00.000+12:002014-09-11T21:27:17.113+12:00Too CuteThank you for visiting my blog today.<br />
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Today I am sharing a little card I will enter the <a href="http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.co.nz/2014/09/challenge-338-too-cute.html" target="_blank">Cute Card Thursday Challenge # 338 "Too Cute".</a><br />
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I made it for my Great Nephew, who too is very cute. <br />
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Patterned papers are Prima. Image and sentiment is Lili of the Valley and Grunge board number is Tim Holtz. <br />
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and of course finished with come liquid pearls and kindy glitz. <br />
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I have to say just for a change it was made in super quick time (not something that usually happens but I may use this design again.)<br />
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DianneDianne Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631034824711297680noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762527614464255161.post-84248786240251483282014-08-31T19:56:00.001+12:002014-08-31T20:00:07.150+12:00Autumn LeavesI must be on a roll.......... I managed to do a last minute layout for <a href="http://stucksketches.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/august-15th-sketch-challenge.html" target="_blank">Stuck 15 August Challenge</a>. Continuing with the Autumn Bo Bunny papers I like how it all came together using five photos of Zac's Easter photo shoot playing in the leaves. <br />
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and the 'Stuck' Sketch for 15th of the month challenge. It is a great page for lots of photos. <br />
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Dianne Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631034824711297680noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762527614464255161.post-58445531813009245082014-08-30T15:49:00.000+12:002014-08-30T15:49:08.692+12:00Dusty Attic - JakeGood afternoon. Thank you for visiting my blog today. Have I really blogged 3 times this week? - must be on a roll after the Scrap retreat last weekend. <br />
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I started this layout last weekend with the Bo Bunny 'Autumn Song' range of papers which suited the autumn photo shoot photos beautifully. And finally finished it last night for this month's<a href="http://dustyatticblog.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/pinch-and-punch-for-first-of-month.html" target="_blank"> Dusty Attic Sketch Challenge</a>. <br />
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I really dug deep into my stash to find the felt leaf trim which I have had for years but finally found a use for it and the mini leaves which I have had in my stash since the beginning of my scrapping days almost 10 years ago. <br />
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I hope you are enjoying the weekend. It has been a nice spring day here today and has gone too fast with an appointment this morning followed by a visit to the farmers market and a 3 year old birthday party. The housework is still beckoning (tomorrow is another day lol). I just wanna scrapbook!!!</div>
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Today I am posting another layout - a photo of my DD#2's family. <br />
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Created with Kaisercraft papers (I think), Prima tags, Manor House doily together with some moulding paste and liquid pearls. Quite a simple page for me but I am pleased with it. <br />
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I have joined in with the <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/frame?post=3318576393&group=0&frame_type=a&blog=2333328&frame=1&click=0&user=0" target="_blank">Stuck 1 August Challenge</a> with this one. <br />
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Thanks again for visiting. I will be back in the weekend with some of last weekend's creations. <br />
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DianneDianne Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631034824711297680noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762527614464255161.post-55357188620556189252014-08-27T21:45:00.002+12:002014-08-27T21:45:35.389+12:00Natalie MayHappy Mid-week. Hope it is going well for you. Thanks for visiting.<br />
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Today's share goes back a bit to Autumn Escape at Taupo at the end of April. I attended a Natalie May class and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was perfect for the photos I was lucky enough to have as they were taken just a few days before. Love Natalie's style - go and check out her blog <a href="http://happydaks.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Happy Daks</a>. <br />
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I am very keen to have another play with this style. Thanks Natalie for the inspiration and fun class.<br />
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Regards DianneDianne Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631034824711297680noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762527614464255161.post-71985399625125153942014-08-24T19:33:00.000+12:002014-08-25T07:59:06.117+12:00Shabby Chic Bereavement CardHello and thank you for visiting today. I hope you have had a lovely weekend. I certainly have as finally I got to scrapbook all weekend at the Embellish It Raincliff Retreat and I think I have my mojo back. It was lovely to catch up and be inspired and share ideas with like-minded crafters. <br />
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Today I am sharing a Bereavement Card I made for a friend, on the passing of her mother last week. A little eclectic shabby chic but loved creating it with special features of remembering Dora.<br />
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I have decided to enter this card into two challenges </div>
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One is at <a href="http://wedodoobadoo.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/challenge-12-shabby-chic-we-do-doobadoo.html" target="_blank">We Do Doobadoo.</a> which is a Shabby Chic challenge. </div>
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The other is a <a href="http://sugarcreekhollow.blogspot.co.nz/2014/08/93-lets-celebrate.html" target="_blank">'Celebration' #93 challenge at Sugar Creek Hollow</a>. Although my card is a bereavement card it is more a celebration of Dora's life with little mementos of a lady that was very special to her family. She loved flowers and fashion and when I first met her some 30 plus years ago she was enjoying a game of Housie (Bingo).</div>
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I have used Marian Smith patterned papers and mixed this with flowers, trinkets lace and some very old vintage bead trim from my stash. </div>
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Thanks again for looking. I will be back as I now have some new work to share. I attended a 'Gabrielle Pollaco' layout class at retreat and also completed one of her recent kits which I am very pleased with. </div>
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Dianne Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631034824711297680noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762527614464255161.post-87252005653761273032014-08-17T00:33:00.002+12:002014-08-17T00:33:48.555+12:00Still no Scrapbooking,,,But last weekend this was the creation that DD#3 had me help create. A diaper cake for a friend who is to soon have a baby. <br />
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Quite funky with the colour of the Hairy Macleary nappies etc. <br />
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Tonight we have had visitors for tea so today's creations were a meal including this lemon and ginger stuffed salmon. <br />
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I also made a Nadia Lim Salad - <a href="http://www.nzavocado.co.nz/recipes/Avocado_Salad_Recipes/Avocado--Pumpkin--Haloumi_and_Quinoa_Salad" target="_blank">Avocado, Pumpkin, Haloumi and Quinoa Salad</a> , Hasselback potatoes and finished off with a Raw Mango Pineapple Cheesecake. I didn't think to take a photo of the rest as I was too busy serving it but this was before the salmon was cooked. <br />
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Must get off to bed - lots to do today and must pack for the Raincliff Scrap Retreat next weekend. <br />
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Thanks for visiting . Bye for now<br />
Dianne<br />
Dianne Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631034824711297680noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762527614464255161.post-37182233275102813532014-08-04T20:13:00.000+12:002014-08-04T20:13:09.921+12:00Grandsons<a href="http://frisbys.blogspot.co.nz/" target="_blank">Mrs Frizz</a> has given me a little prod.... This time I see it has been 6 weeks since my last post but it is simply because I haven't been creating at all!!! Sad I know because I love my hobby but just don't seem to have the spare hours at the moment. However I have plans the next two weekends to get ultra organised for the 'Embellish It' Raincliff Scrap Camp on the 22 August so hopefully that will get the creative juices going again. <br />
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So today I will share some pages of my dear grandsons created a couple of months ago. The first is of our Zac-asaurus who is dinosaur mad - he has certainly taught his Granny a thing or two about them I am still struggling with the pronunciation of some of the names - my excuse - with having three daughters we never got into Dinosaurs. <br />
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I had fun creating this one with the packaging off the box in which he received his Easter present - a plate, and mug with a dinosaur on it. He also had a 'Dinosaur Egg Hunt' in our garden at Easter so that was just delightful. In the photo above they were having an official photo shoot with a photographer and he was hunting for dinosaurs through the fence. The tags contain the story as well as a photo of an interview he had with his mother at age 2 yrs and 4 months where most of the answers related to Dinosaurs. <br />
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and the second page is of our dear wee Jake. This was created with the inspiration from a <a href="http://www.pagedrafts.com/" target="_blank">Page Drafts Sketch</a> from June. Love those sketches.<br />
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Here is my take on the above sketch. </div>
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Jake is a happy placid little man - another absolute delight. We were lucky enough to go for a visit in the weekend and babysat the boys on Saturday night which was wonderful despite the 5am start yesterday. These photos were taken by the photographer at the photo shoot also - lovely autumn colours in Timaru's Centennial Park when they visited at Easter. <br />
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Promise I will be back in action some time soon. I still haven't shared the photos from Autumn Escape's projects so still have them to post too. <br />
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Have a great week. <br />
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Until next time....<br />
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Dianne<br />
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Dianne Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631034824711297680noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762527614464255161.post-69518513580088948852014-06-14T20:38:00.002+12:002014-06-14T20:38:33.316+12:00Crafting for all SeasonsIt has been a while since I blogged. Usually winter provides a great excuse to hold up in the scrap room under the bright light and create. Just now it seems that my mojo is MIA again and Saturday's are recovery days from the previous week of work and cold nights are not encouraging me to warm up the scrap room and create either. <br />
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However a few weeks ago I did enjoy creating this 40th Birthday card with the Julie Nutting doll stamp. <br />
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I used a Prima tag and Kaisercraft papers, die cuts and tag left over from some time ago. The small tag is removable and has the birthday message on it. <br />
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I must apologise for the photo which really needed brightening up a bit to do it justice but I am still not organised in the photo editing department since getting a new computer. <br />
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I have entered this in the <a href="http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.no/2014/06/challenge-79-dont-be-square.html" target="_blank">'Crafting for all Seasons'</a> challenge with the title "Don't be Square"<br />
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Thank you for visiting my blog today - your visit is truly appreciated. <br />
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Until next time.....<br />
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Dianne<br />
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Dianne Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631034824711297680noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762527614464255161.post-66546440479764375622014-05-19T20:52:00.001+12:002014-05-19T20:52:53.034+12:00Cardabilities #99<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Cards were the creations in the weekend. After visiting the Embellish It Crop I came home and created a Bereavement Card inspired by <a href="http://cardabilities.blogspot.co.nz/2014/05/sketch-99-new-design-team-reveal.html" target="_blank">Cardabilities Sketch #99</a> and then decided to have a play with the scraps of the BoBunny range and created 5 mini cards. <br />
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It was fun using up the mainly Bo Bunny bits and pieces along with the Glitz paper used as the background for the large card. . <br />
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This is what I came up with. <br />
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At long last it is great to have a stash of ready made mini cards 'just in case'. <br />
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Thank you for visiting my blog today. Your visit is much appreciated. Happy Creating!!<br />
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My computer has been a challenge tonight - trying to edit some photos but since I have a new 'Windows 8' computer my faithful photo editing programme 'Ulead' is no longer available to me. Has anyone got any suggestions of user friendly photo editing software. 'Gimp' is downloaded but it is completely foreign. So these photos are unedited.<br />
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Anyway here are a couple of cards - the first a 'Thank You' card made for the friend I stayed with recently. Products were mainly Prima. Made at Autumn Escape.<br />
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and Mothers day card made with Prima Stationers Desk Collection. <br />
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I had made another 'Get Well' card while away but forgot to take a photo of it. My Best Wishes and healing thoughts will be with Aunty J as she undergoes major surgery this week. <br />
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That is all for today. Hope your week is going well. Thank you for taking the time to visit today. Would love to know you have been by leaving a comment. <br />
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DianneDianne Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631034824711297680noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762527614464255161.post-23487212526279482902014-05-06T20:37:00.002+12:002014-05-06T20:37:49.422+12:00M-I-A... and Ombre DreamsWhere has the last month gone. I see it is more than a month since my last post. Well I was lucky enough to attend Autumn Escape at Taupo and then have a little holiday in the Bay of Plenty afterwards so I have been creating but haven't taken any photos yet - it has been all go since returning home on Saturday and now it is back to work - busy busy.<br />
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Today I am going to post <a href="http://bluefernstudios.blogspot.co.nz/2014/05/ombre-dreams-full-collection-reveal.html" target="_blank">Blue Fern Studios Collection</a> release and chance to win. <br />
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What a delicious collection. In awe of these gorgeous papers. <br />
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Hopefully I will be back soon (by the end of the week) with some pics of the April creations. <br />
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Hope all is well in your part of the world. Thank you for visiting today. <br />
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DianneDianne Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631034824711297680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762527614464255161.post-78496424396866242432014-04-02T19:06:00.000+13:002014-04-02T19:06:00.195+13:00Trina's 3 Layout ClassThank you for visiting my blog today. How is your week going? April already. <br />
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A few weeks ago I attended <a href="http://www.trinamcclune.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Trina McClune's</a> class at Artful Crafts. It was lovely to meet Trina again and she did not disappoint with the <a href="http://trinamcclune.typepad.com/my_weblog/2014/03/class-share.html" target="_blank">three lovely layouts</a> she had designed for the class using the beautiful 'Something Blue' Prima papers and embellishments. <br />
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I didn't quite get the three finished in the 2 1/2 hours but enjoyed putting the finishing touches on at home. It was also a good opportunity to get some more DD's wedding photos scrapped. Here they are...<br />
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Layout #1 - <br />
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Layout #2 - I liked how this one could be this way or as Trina had it with the tags dropping down. It worked well to include the Marriage Celebrant's folder and marriage certificate photo. However another reason for attending the class was to rekindle my mojo and I found I was more out of touch than I thought when I realised I had created the page on the reverse side of the bazzill card (lol) so to add a bit of texture I put on some gel paste with a 'Tim Holtz' mask and added some iridescent paint so the page did not look as flat. Also love that punch at the bottom - unfortunately not one in my collection. </div>
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Dianne Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631034824711297680noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762527614464255161.post-65420571392054890262014-03-29T21:54:00.000+13:002014-03-29T21:54:29.801+13:00Hello Baby Boy - Stuck 1 March challengeThanks for calling by today. <br />
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A Miracle did happen. It is 9.45 p.m. here and I did get the <a href="http://stucksketches.blogspot.co.nz/2014/03/march-1st-sketch-challenge-reveal.html" target="_blank">Stuck 1 March Challenge</a> started and completed since my last post a few hours ago. <br />
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Here is my page of the DGS#2 meeting his Mum and Dad feeding the first feed the day he was born 4 weeks early and weighing 5lb 4oz. <br />
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I have used Kaisercraft 'Bundle of Joy - It's a Boy' Papers and made the most of the printed images at the same time following the sketch below. I went a bit crazy with the liquid pearls to add some texture. I have been using this paper collection for the numerous scan photos as well so am coming to the end of the collection. It's good to use all the bits up so hopefully by the end of the weekend I will have achieved that. </div>
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Dianne Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631034824711297680noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762527614464255161.post-86503716326358535262014-03-29T14:13:00.000+13:002014-03-29T16:44:54.150+13:00Stuck Challenge - First SwingWelcome to my blog and thank you for visiting today. The page I am sharing today is one created at the Embellish It Crop last weekend for the <a href="http://stucksketches.blogspot.co.nz/2014/03/a-feature-and-reminder-march-15th-sketch.html" target="_blank">'Stuck' Challenge with their 15 March Sketch. </a><br />
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I couldn't resist these Authentique papers available at <a href="mailto:sales@embellishit.co.nz" target="_blank">Embellish It</a> on the day. Here is what I came up with. A page of my DGS#2 having his first swing. What a darling he is and I was lucky enough to have a visit from them last weekend. <br />
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so it is pretty much to the sketch. It is the first time I have entered a Stuck challenge. I had hoped to get their 1 March one done too but as today is the last day a miracle would have to happen to complete it I think. In saying that I did break my own record yesterday by creating a 'New Grandparents' card in just 30 minutes (only the outside though - the inside was plain) so perhaps I work better under pressure. I was thinking to myself 'why can't I do this more often instead of all the procrastinating and over thinking?' lol. <br />
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Would love to know you have been to visit. <br />
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Here is my take using the Prima 'All Star' papers. <br />
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I have not used the pre cut Prima Pocket cards as I didn't have any when embarking on the page but have since found they are available at <a href="mailto:sales@embellishit.co.nz" target="_blank">'Embellish It'</a> so will be keen to have a play with them some time. Other Prima pieces included are Engraver collection chipboard pieces and buttons and the wooden bird and happiness word. The only non prima element is the little wooden star frame and 'Remember' word. Alpha are Prima canvas inked to suit the page. </div>
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Dianne Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631034824711297680noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762527614464255161.post-8380886397170104282014-03-12T20:31:00.001+13:002014-03-12T20:31:51.901+13:00Beautiful - just the way you areThank you so much for visiting my blog today. I truly appreciate any visitors. <br />
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Over the weekend I created two pages - the mojo is slowly returning. <br />
Today's page is from the <a href="http://blog.scrapfriends.com.au/2014/03/sketch-challenge-23.html" target="_blank">Scrapfriends (Kreative Koncepts) current challenge #23</a>.<br />
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I have used photos of my DGS #2 along with a Dusty Attic word which says it all. My journaling on the back says<em> "Dear little Jake - you were born with a "Port Wine" stain birthmark on your cheek Right from the start you were a little person with character, such a happy placid baby and you are BEAUTIFUL just the way you are - Love Granny"</em><br />
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Here is my take on the sketch<br />
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Products used for this layout.<br />
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<li>Prima paper - Sunrise/sunset - Aperture</li>
<li>Prima flower vine</li>
<li>Prima tag & tile</li>
<li>Tim Holtz film strip & distress inks</li>
<li>Dusty Attic - Words DA0951M</li>
<li>Heidi Swap and The Crafters Workshop templates</li>
<li>Kaiser Bling Circles and Frame</li>
<li>Manor House pre-cut shapes</li>
<li>D-lish scraps wooden stars</li>
<li>Miscellaneous metal pieces - birdcage, bird nest, word circles</li>
<li>Wild Orchids cabochons and heart doily</li>
<li>Silks acrylic glaze - nutmeg</li>
<li>Heavy Gel medium</li>
<li>Moulding paste</li>
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I was really pleased with the way the page turned out. Thank you Scrapfriends for a great sketch to work with. <br />
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Well must away and get organised for Trina McClune's 3 'n 1 Class at Artful Crafts tomorrow night. <br />
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Thanks again for visiting. It would be lovely to know you have been by leaving a comment.<br />
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The other page I created is based on this months Prima BAP sketch so I will share that soon. <br />
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Until next time......<br />
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Dianne<br />
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Dianne Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631034824711297680noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762527614464255161.post-63528547139208032382014-03-04T23:02:00.000+13:002014-03-04T23:02:28.988+13:0080th Birthday CelebrationMy Dad turned 80 on Sunday and we celebrated at their batch with 50+ family and friends over lunch organised mainly by my Mum (77). It was a huge day but so nice to see them enjoying the company of friends and relations on a happy occasion. Unfortunately I was too busy to get many photos of the day. <br />
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So on Saturday night I made my third creation this year being a birthday card for Dad. <br />
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Prima "Romance Novel" 6x6 paper pad papers were used to create this layout. I chose them as Dad's trade was as a printer. <br />
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I cut little letters of his initials for the number plate. The circle diecut is Manor House. <br />
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and the inside is sheets of paper as they were. The birthday boy was also a telegram boy as a teenager. In the little pocket is mini vouchers which were his birthday gift "A Mystery Outing". I also cut out little circle numbers and put the year he was born on a telegram centre left. Our message went on the centre right. <br />
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I think the image is 'Lili of the Valley' available at 'Embellish It'. It was on a 6 x 4 card and I trimmed it off and popped it up with foam tape. <br />
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I really am hoping to get my mojo back soon and get onto scrapping my dear grandsons again. <br />
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<a href="mailto:sales@embellishit.co.nz" target="_blank">Embellish It</a> are having a crop on 22 March. Contact <a href="mailto:sales@embellishit.co.nz" target="_blank">Joanne</a> if you wish to join in. By the way Embellish It now has a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Embellish-It/524813864303105" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a>. <br />
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So until next time..... take care and keep warm if in an area of NZ experiencing this very abrupt end to summer. <br />
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Thank you for visiting today. <br />
DianneDianne Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631034824711297680noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762527614464255161.post-9294207706721939342014-02-24T22:50:00.000+13:002014-02-24T22:50:39.022+13:00An Exploding Box Wedding CardOn 15 February we were honoured to attend a wedding at <a href="http://www.thevenuewanaka.co.nz/" target="_blank">"The Venue",</a> Lake Wanaka. It was a perfect day and everything was beautiful. We were well looked after by the Bride and Groom's Parents. "The Venue" and staff were amazing. <br />
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My mojo has been MIA over the past couple of months and the only creativity has been for gifts. This is the card I made the happy couple. The reason I made an exploding box card with a cake in it was to accommodate a special keepsake. You may remember last year I made an <a href="http://diannehanson.blogspot.co.nz/2013/07/july-and-wedding-card.html" target="_blank">easel card</a> with a little horseshoe/bird on it - well it was from the mould of this original. This original was on the groom's parents and grandparents' cake so this was my way of carrying on the tradition. <br />
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Once the lid is lifted this is what appears. The little pouches contain messages and the hidden gift of a prezzy card. <br />
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The top of the lid includes the date of the wedding. The cardstock is embossed with tiny butterflies. The lace motif above is from my stash,<br />
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A close-up of the inside with the cake topped with a little treasure and trimmed with punched cardstock, pearl beaded ribbon, liquid pearls and flowers. They seemed very pleased with the outcome. <br />
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<span id="goog_1154550001"></span><span id="goog_1154550002">Quite a bit of work went into this mainly due to the missing mojo and being the first exploding box \I have made from scratch so a little trial and error. It was lots of fun though and I was very pleased with the outcome. </span><br />
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Thanks for stopping by today. I would be most grateful if anyone can help me find my mojo again - perhaps a scrappy comment may help... <br />
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So until next time.... Enjoy the last days of summer if 'down under'... (well at least that is what they are saying - surely March will be summery as well)<br />
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<br />Dianne Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631034824711297680noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762527614464255161.post-26556810558151131692014-02-05T21:14:00.000+13:002014-02-05T21:14:05.738+13:00Love Is.... 60 Years MarriedThe current Challenge 96 over at <a href="http://wildorchidchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2014/02/challenge-96love-is.html" target="_blank">Wild Orchid Challenge BlogSpot</a> is "Love Is" so I thought I would enter this card made recently for my great Aunt and Uncle on their Diamond Wedding Anniversary.<br />
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All flowers are Wild Orchid as are the little pearl hearts. The image is Lili of the Valley. <br />
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Well there has not been much scrapping of late with the beginning of the school year and weekends away. Last weekend we went to Wanaka to the Rippon Festival for DH's Birthday Celebration as it was one of those special ones ending with a zero. The actual Birthday was 3 January but we had the cake this weekend made by the extra talented Zarlene from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dunedincakes?sk=app_208527462518885" target="_blank">Arbitrary Cakes</a>. I had sent her a pic of our legend boat (which has now moved on to greener pastures) and this is what she came up with. <br />
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Above - DH and Zac<br />
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With the legend 'Banshee' in his favourite place - Haldan Arm with Aoraki Mount Cook in the background taken at least 10 years ago. </div>
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Dianne Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631034824711297680noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762527614464255161.post-6954942362845336992014-01-20T21:32:00.001+13:002014-01-20T21:32:53.448+13:00Celebration - 50 Years MarriedWas it really 50 years ago that I was a flower girl in a little red dress? Well yes it was so this weekend I got to share in the celebration with my Aunt and Uncle and many more relations. We had a lovely two days of celebrations and a bonus was the event was in Dunedin so we were able to catch up on our girls and dear grandsons as well. <br />
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Last week I created this gift for them and included some of their invitation in the project as well. <br />
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Papers are Marion Smith Designs available at Embellish It. I reused the invitation and bordered it with Manor doily borders. Flowers are a mix of Prima and Wild Orchid. Alpha, clock and resin hearts and metal heart are PRIMA. The pearl beads are vintage found at a market and the metal keys from Nic Howard. The photo is framed with a Dusty Attic piece. <br />
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Texture is added with gauze tape, lace, texture paste alpha and gel gloss medium shapes. <br />
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I will enter this layout in the <span id="goog_1733544761"></span><a href="http://onceuponasketchblogspot.co.nz/2014/01/january-challenge-revealpart-2.html?m=1" target="_blank">Once Upon a Sketch January Sketch Challenge<span id="goog_1733544762"></span></a> and also Dusty Attic January challenge. I have used a DA piece behind the photo. <br />
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For OUAS my journaling is on the reverse of the layout. I have learnt that "marriage is a partnership during the good times and bad." This couple have been an inspiration. <br />
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This has been a very challenging post - Our Xmas present was a new computer and it is Windows 8 with dual touch screen or keyboard. Well the keyboard is slightly different to what I am used to with separate caplock and shift key and I keep hitting the wrong one. Also I do not have photo editing available on it yet to make the journaling photo smaller. Also I had trouble pasting the http address into the link box as a paste box appeared and disappeared before I could click it. I thought that it wouldn't be too difficult when I am used to a smart touch phone but wrong!!! so thanks for bearing with me. It has taken 24 hours so far and had to edit the above on the old slow computer to make them smaller. <br />
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<b>HAPPY NEW YEAR all our dear craft friends!</b><br />
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Whats better then celebrating the New Year showing wonderful works from the DT from 2013, a sneak peek of the <i><b>NEW Ingvild Bolme - Prima</b></i> products, and a <b>GIVEAWAY</b> where you can win some NEW Ingvild Bolme products?<br />
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Here is a sneak peek of the new products from <b><i>Junkyard Findings</i></b> and <i><b>Shabby Chic Treasures </b></i>coming up this month at CHA. There will also be some new Comfort-Craft Tools products!<br />
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Here you can win some BRAND NEW products from the <i><b>Ingvild Bolme - Prima</b></i> line! One of you will get in your mail one of each <b><i>Junkyard Findings "Jeans Plates"</i></b> and <i><b>"Street Signs" </b></i>metals, and <i><b>Shabby Chic Treasures "Cherub Fireplace"</b></i> and <i><b>"Sea" r</b></i>esins! </div>
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Happy New Year - Wishing you all Health and Happiness for 2014.<br />
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It was a very quiet New Year this year apart from the delight and joy of my 2 yr old DGS who is having a holiday at Granny's at the moment. Today I am playing along with '<a href="http://debby4000.blogspot.co.nz/2013/12/favourite-five-creations-of-2013.html" target="_blank">A Scrapjourney's' 'Five Favourite Creations of 2013" </a>challenge. ... and what a hard one it is too - just to pick five so here we go..... and there could be a few more.<br />
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The first one - a Heritage layout - I love creating with old photos and this one just went together so well and I still love it.<br />
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Next up - the Scrapbooking highlight of the year was attending <a href="http://diannehanson.blogspot.co.nz/2013/03/finnabair-fantastic.html" target="_blank">Finnibair's class at Rolleston in March</a>. Attending Finnibair's class ticked off one of my 2013 goals - to learn more about and gain confidence in mixed media scrapbooking. I was on a buzz for weeks after this class. This next layout was inspired by what I learned there but with my twist.<br />
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Next up - a layout from a sketch at Scrapfriends where this was slightly away from my 'normal' style adding a few textures etc.<br />
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October 12 saw the early arrival of my DGS Jake and I loved creating with the Prima Delight collection. Also this layout is a rare case of me scrapping myself.<br />
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and No 5 - it is getting harder but I am going to include another in the Prima Delight Collection of my parents meeting Jake.<br />
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Well that is five but Debby said a few more could be slipped in so here is my one and only Christmas project and a couple of special cards made throughout the year. - my Dad has been making some shadow box frames for the dimensional projects so this now has one of his frames around it.<br />
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and I will finish with an OTP item -<a href="http://diannehanson.blogspot.co.nz/2013/12/decorated-tili-jar.html" target="_blank"> Decorate Tili Jar</a></div>
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Thank you Debby from "A Scrapjourney" for the challenge. </div>
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Thanks so much for visiting today. Most of my creations are also on my<a href="http://www.scrapbook.com/myplace/index.php?mod=galleries&u=614039" target="_blank"> Scrapbook.Com Gallery</a> if you wish to peruse any more. </div>
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Over the past 18 months I have designed for 'Embellish It' but have given that away in order to complete some personal projects that have been in the pipeline for some time. </div>
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Well that is all for today as I need to get organised for more visitors arriving including my DGS Jake. </div>
Dianne Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631034824711297680noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762527614464255161.post-24615975362790584062013-12-21T22:09:00.000+13:002013-12-21T22:12:46.926+13:00Decorated Tili JarWhew - the very timely Holiday break has arrived but today has been a case of 1 step forward - 3 back as I do not know where to start with all the things going on in my mind. I have a lot of half finished jobs which will have to be completed before bed and here I am on the computer.<br />
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We had our End of Year lunch yesterday and are allocated a person to be Secret Santa for so I thought I would share my creation and enter it in the <a href="http://wildorchidchallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2013/12/challenge-93anything-goes.html" target="_blank">Wild Orchid Challenge # 93 - Anything Goes</a>.<br />
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I had fun decorating one of these very popular items this Christmas - The 'Tili Jar' is a very versatile retro item and can be used for anything from storing items to desserts, drinking wine or cocktails and could even be used as a vase for a summer posy. The recipient likes gardening and reading books and relaxes with a wine so I suggested that "after some time in the garden she could relax with a book and kisses (chocolates included) and enjoy a relaxing drink." The jar also contains a pair of gardening gloves.<br />
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All flowers, spirals and leaves used are Wild Orchid<br />
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Above - a personal touch of initials. ...and below the flower arrangement lifts up to reveal a message. <br />
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Thanks so much for visiting today. Please let me know you have been by leaving a little comment. They are much appreciated. <br />
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This may be my last post before Christmas so wishing you all a Very Happy Christmas. Thank you for your support during 2013.<br />
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Dianne PS - I have just realised this is post #300 - a milestone lol. Dianne Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13631034824711297680noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762527614464255161.post-43577765288935133182013-12-14T22:15:00.000+13:002013-12-16T20:39:28.468+13:00How Sweet is this little 'Santa's Helper"?Half way though December already and welcome to Post #299 - hard to believe both. I started blogging in 2010 just after Autumn Escape as a new challenge at the time. I am booked for AE2014 so looking forward to that too. . <br />
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I had a play with Nic Howard's pressed metal pieces to make the tree. Papers are Kaisercraft 'Turtle Dove' collection from last year. I used the stickersheet to layer behind the tree and added a few more bits. <br />
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The little parcels were made using book paper. A little bit of gauze was added for softness and texture. <br />
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We have had a lovely surprise this weekend - a visit from our daughter and 2 DGS's - just what I needed as I hadn't seen them for 5 weeks and thought I would have to wait until Christmas. <br />
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I have entered this layout into the <a href="http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.co.nz/2013/12/christmas-wishes-challenge.html" target="_blank">Southern Girls Christmas Challenge</a>.<br />
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Thanks so much for visiting today.<br />
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Until next time.... <br />
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