Elephant Antics

It has been a long day today - 12 hours at work and then a quick visit to my scrapping group on the way home.

Another layout I completed over the weekend was for this month's Dusty Attic Sketch Challenge.  It has been a while since time has allowed me to do this one too.  Here is Michelle's sketch.

However I flipped it to suit the orientation of the photos and improvised with the DA chippie etc (The chippie was in the candy from Ingvild Bolme).

 

 The lace was also from Ingvild's candy.  The DA Chippie was finished with Glimmer Mist - Tattered Leather and gold.

 A cluster of Prima Moulin Rouge chippie hold the words that came to mind when they were with the elephant.

 Once again loving the Martha Stewart Punch and liquid pearls.  Actually I had a square from that layer by mistake (instead of the bottom layer) so had to remedy the situation.  The red Prima  flowers are also from Ingvild's candy and the vine left from another project.

Well must off to bed to recharge the batteries.  I will be back tomorrow with my take on the Prima February BAP creation. 

Thank you for your lovely comments and for supporting my blog.

Until Tomorrow....
Dianne

Paper Chase February Challenge

I had a successful scrapping weekend and achieved five layouts, three of which I hope to enter in challenges.

Here is the Paper Chase sketch for February 

 and my take on it

 The chippie is Imaginarium Designs.

 The white organza type flowers were recycled from a flower arrangement given to the bridesmaid when she was a baby.  (Yes I am a hoarder but they do come in handy eventually)

So that is it for today.  I am off to make a card.

Thanks for visiting.  Until next time...

Dianne

Just had to share

Happy Weekend everyone.  I am hoping for, what I call, a 'scrap booking bender' (when nothing except scrapping happens).  It was a tough one though - go and visit this little man or catch up on some scrapping (3 weeks until DD birthday and her album needs to be done).  Decision made - scrap this weekend, visit next weekend so the pics sent through this morning will have to suffice.

Too cute....

Have a great weekend.  The sun is shining here today so hope it is for you too.

Thanks for visiting -
Until next time ....
Dianne

Simply Paper

Today in NZ has been a very emotional day - one year on from the devastating Christchurch Earthquake and TV has replayed many images of that day, 22 February 2011, but also told the stories of many survivors, rescuers,  people who lost loved ones, lost their precious buildings and homes, how people are coping with their situations and more.  The stories are inspirational, the people are amazing as they continue to rebuild their communities and lives.  Caring thoughts are with you all.

Vicky Alberto's blog post title is "Spread the Love" and she is celebrating  2 years of blogging on 25 February and now has over 800 followers in that time by having a 'blue' Giveaway.  Check out the details at Simply Paper here.

Looks like a super collection of blue embellishments and papers.

Another day has passed by and still the scrap room waits...     so sorry - nothing else to share yet.

Thanks for stopping by.

Until next time....
Dianne

Creative Scrappers

I have finally had a minute or two to download the E-Book I was lucky enough to win on Bixie's Planet Blog last week.   There is certainly lots of inspiration in the 100 sketches in it together with example layouts from world wide scrappers. 

The book was created by Kristine Davidson and more information on the Author and how to get your copy can be found here.

I now just need to clean out my scrap room and find some scrapping time.  The week is whizzing by.  Hope your week is going well.

Bye for now....
Dianne

Thank you Bixies Planet and Creative Scrappers

I am supposed to be packing my bag but while having my daily fix of favourite scrapbooking blogs I made a discovery on Bixie's Planet Blog as follows:
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So anyway thanks a heap for stopping by - and before I forget drumroll please:

So the lucky winner is #2 - today for tomorrow - CONGRATULATIONS to you - please email bixies@actrix.co.nz and I will send out your fabulous ebook
:)
Vicki
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I have won a Creative Scrappers E-Book and Vicki's work appears in it along with 100 sketches.  Thank you so much Vicki and Creative Scrappers.

Vicki (Bixie's Planet) is on the Kaiser Design Team.  Check out her Caravan album here.  What a wonderful idea for recording a family holiday.  Visit Bixie's Planet and scroll down previous posts to see more of Vicki's wonderful creations.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Until next time....
Dianne

Just a Quick Hello

I am aware I haven't posted on my blog in a while and I have been reminded...lol.  I have been creating, well that was last weekend, but as yet haven't had time to journal and  take photos of the layouts as I was away this weekend.  ...a wonderful weekend in the sun of Central Otago - good company, good music - a really enjoyable couple of days. 

So today is a really quick post with a really quick card.  I made it for DH's birthday last month, while up camping and while he was asleep in the chair late in the afternoon of his actual birthday. 

Webster's Pages canoe paper was perfect for a kayaker.

So will leave it at that - short and sweet.

Wishing you a wonderful week and may the sun shine on those areas which have been shrouded in cloud for too many days in a row.  It feels like summer has been stolen from us. 

Thanks for Visiting...
Until next time ...
Dianne