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Time for another Challenge at Scrapbook Boutique Bloghop & Giveaway!

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Welcome back, it’s time for the new challenge at Scrapbook Boutique, that means it’s also time for  a blog hop…    so of course more wonderful prizes to be won! Today you should have arrived here from Lynn’s wonderful blog.

For your chance to WIN a $10 store voucher, just leave a comment at each blog along the hop, you have until midday 17th June (you must have an Australian or NZ address to be eligible) and the winner will be announced at the Scrapbook Boutique blog 

Also for all the deets on how to join this month’s challenge and have the chance to WIN a $30 gift voucher stop by Scrapbook Boutique blog, you have until the end of June to join us!

Here is the inspiration for this month’s Moodboard challenge…

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Love this fun black & white theme and of course I decided to keep it quite clean and simple and I just had to use this triangle stencil from Heidi Swapp, isn’t it perfect!

Lostinpaper - Mama Elephant Pandamonium / Everyday Greetings / Heidi Swapp triangle stencil
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Lostinpaper - Mama Elephant Pandamonium / Everyday Greetings / Heidi Swapp triangle stencil
Smile

From here you are heading to the Scrapbook Boutique Blog, thanks for joining us, it’s been heaps of fun!

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Time for another Challenge at Scrapbook Boutique Bloghop & Giveaway!

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Welcome back, it’s time for the new challenge at Scrapbook Boutique, that means it’s also time for  a blog hop…    so of course more wonderful prizes to be won!  We are so excited to have two new team members here at Scrapbook Boutique, they are Amanda and Lynn, they are truly an inspiration and I can’t wait to see what they create!  Today you should have arrived here from Lynn’s wonderful blog.

For your chance to WIN a $10 store voucher, just leave a comment at each blog along the hop, you have until midday 17th April (you must have an Australian or NZ address to be eligible) and the winner will be announced at the Scrapbook Boutique blog 

Also for all the deets on how to join this month’s challenge and have the chance to WIN a $30 gift voucher stop by Scrapbook Boutique blog, you have until the end of April to join us!

Here is the inspiration for this month’s challenge…

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I think it’s fairly obvious that I was inspired by the roses and that’s because I thought they were so beautiful.  I made my panel easily, but then it took me literally FOREVER (ie over a week) to decide what to do with it from there, so finally I made myself ‘make a decision’ and in came the gold and black, phew.

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Happy

From here you are heading to the Scrapbook Boutique Blog, thanks for joining us, it’s been heaps of fun!

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Other Supplies:  Kuretake Gansai Tambi – 10 White / 34 Dark Pink.  Prima – Art Ingredients – Glass Glitter – Gold Rush

Video : Adding wool?

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Today for the  Scrapbook Boutique blog, I decided to add some ‘wool’ to this cute Mama Elephant sheep.  And if you would like to find out how?  I filmed the process so you could watch,

You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.

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Sweet New Baby – Detail
Sweet New Baby
Sweet New Baby

I’ve linked all the products I used below, or you can find them at Scrapbook Boutique.  Have a great and crafty day!

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Other Supplies:  Copics – W0,2. R20.

Video : Best Day Ever!

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I had to think just a little today at Scrapbook Boutique, as I wanted to take the ‘easy way out’ to do this multi-masking CAS design…   I used the MISTI (love!) and some Inkadinkadoo stamping mask paper….  well, if you watch the video, you’ll see what I mean.

You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaXdvkgHgJg&w=480&h=270]

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Best Day
Best Day

All the products are linked below or you can find them over at Scrapbook Boutique.  Til next time,

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Other Supplies:  Prismacolor Pencils – Deco Pink, Crimson Red, Warm Grey 20, 50%, Light Umber, Dark Umber, Black, Spanish Orange, Orange, Cool Grey 70%, Light Cerulean Blue, Chartreuse.

Scrapbook Boutique New Challenge now Open to NZ!

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Welcome back, it’s February and time to start the challenges at  Scrapbook Boutique for 2016, and that means it’s also time for  a blog hop…     If you arrived here from  Narelle’s wonderful blog, then you are exactly in the right place!

For your chance to WIN a $10 store voucher, just leave a comment at each blog along the hop, you have until midday 17th February and the winner will be announced at the Scrapbook Boutique blog 

And did you hear the NEWS!  Our Challenge is now open to residents in NZ as well as Australia and we’d love you to join us!  For all the deets on how to WIN a $30 gift voucher head to Scrapbook Boutique blog,  you have until the end of February to join us!

I know you are going to be as excited as me with the new challenge inspiration this year, we now have mood boards and they are from the creative genius Audrey, you can find her here at Pinterest.

How about a big Wow for the first board!

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Of course I thought I was heaven, look at all that ‘gold’ and the bold red, this card came together in no time at all, the thing that took the longest was waiting for the paint to dry between layers lol.

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Happy Birthday – Detail
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday

From here you are heading to the Scrapbook Boutique Blog, thanks for joining us, it’s been heaps of fun!

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Video : I need more masculine cards!

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Why is it that as my girly stash of cards grows every day and the masculine one dwindles…    couldn’t we just give the girly cards to the guys, we all know they hardly even look at them (except for our other halves of course who know just how much money – maybe…  we spend and wouldn’t dare not to have just one ooh or aaah when they open their card) lol!

Today I made one for the stash, it’s for Scrapbook Boutique and using some fab Mama Elephant products, I filmed as I created so that you could watch the process.

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

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happy happy

You can find all these over at Scrapbook Boutique or linked below.  Hugs,

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Other Supplies:  Cardstock – American Crafts – Coffee

Video : Keeping it Bright & Simple!

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Happy Birthday to my sister and Happy New Year to you all!

My sister has an owl fixation and this year for her birthday her card had to include an owl, of course.  So out came this little cutie from Mama Elephant and I just love how he stamped out in orange.  I filmed as I created so you can watch the process.

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8LtoeqevmU]

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Happy Birthday – Detail
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday

Hope you’ve had fun this New Years and that you’re head is not too sore…   I would just like to take a moment to thank every one of you for your visits and supportive comments , it really does mean so much to me.  I would also like to wish you an absolutely wonderful 2016, may there be lots of smiles and laughter!   Big New Years Hugs to you,

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Other Supplies: Prismacolor Pencils – Cool Grey 50%, Warm Grey 10, 20%, Black, Light Aqua, Powder Blue, Canary Yellow. WRMK – 1/8 Corner Chomper

Video : Scribble Flowers from MFTs!

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Having some clean & simple fun with these Scribble flowers at Scrapbook Boutique, and if you know me then you know that I have coveted these flowers for-ever and finally have my hot little hands on them, so watch out!  Started with a real easy ‘almost’ one layer card today and I could see this style of card in a set, maybe as a gift, what do you think?

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no_DdA62OGk]

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Smile
Smile

I’ve linked all the supplies below or you can head over to Scrapbook Boutique and go shopping yourself.

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Video : Quick & Easy Masculine Designs!

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Oh my, I couldn’t believe that my stash of masculine cards is pretty much gone, I think there has been way too much Christmas card making going on round here, so I had to fix it and real quick as I have a few December birthdays to sort.  So I decided to film as I created so you can watch the process and learn some ‘boy’ design card tips lol.

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkUrMDuronY&w=480&h=270]

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monster
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shark

See you again real soon,

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Other Supplies:  The Alley Way Stamps – Lite Bright / Something’s Fishy.  Prismacolor Pencils – Warm Grey 20,50%, French Grey 50%, Putty Beige, Chartreuse, Apple Green, Cloud Blue, Black Raspberry.

Video : 2015 Same But Different Christmas Card Series – Cute & Simple!

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A total of 6 quick  Chrissy cards, and today it’s about keeping it Cute & Simple!   There are heaps of photos so I’ll keep it real short.

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hvVFCBABEg&w=480&h=270]

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Deer
Deer
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Everything – Detail
Everything
Everything
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Jolly
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Merry
Merry
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Nice
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One is You
One is You

Are we there yet?

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Other Supplies:  Prismacolor Pencils – Light Peach, Peach, Carmine Red, Crimson Red, Light Aqua, Aquamarine, Goldenrod, Sand, Chocolate, Blush Pink, Warm Grey 20%, Cool Grey 70%.  Martha Stewart Glitter – Garnet.

Carolers Christmas!

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A quick share today as I’m heading out the door to work and then off to visit Linda to help sort some cards for the Caring Hearts Drive in Australia.  So I thought I would share a couple of cards that I had published for Christmas this year with the Australian Cardmaking, Stamping & Papercraft magazine.

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Jolly
Jolly
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Merry
Merry

Hope your day is fun!

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Other Supplies:   Cardtock – American Crafts – Ocean / Tangerine.  Copics – E000,00,25,29,31,33,50,53. Y17,38. R20. B000,02,91,95,97.  Prismacolor Pencils – White, Black, Warm Grey 20%, Cool Grey 70%, Espresso, Pale Vermilion, Orange, Spanish Orange, Canary Yellow, Eggshell, Not Photo Blue, Pink, Process Red, Magenta, Carmine Red, Dark Green, Apple Green, Chartreuse, Sepia, Light Umber, French Grey 50%, True Blue, Copenhagen Blue, Spring Green.

Video : Kuretake Gansai Tambi – Wonderful in Every Way!

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Back today for Scrapbook Boutique and I’m  practicing with my Kuretake Gansai Tambi paints again, and I gotta say that I am definitely having fun now!  Has anyone else noticed that there always seems to be a moment when you are watercolouring where you look at the project and think…  nah, it’s for the bin, but then there is also a ‘turning point’ where it all seems to come together, it’s so weird…..

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wQGuWw48VA]

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Wonderful – Detail
Wonderful
Wonderful

I’ve linked all these fab supplies below or head on over to Scrapbook Boutique!

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Other Supplies:  Kuretake Gansai Tambi – 31. Scarlet Red, 51. May Green, 58. Ever Green, 47. Dark Brown, 50. Pale Aqua.

Video : 2015 Same but Different Christmas Card Series… the beginning!

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What better way to start my 2015 Same but Different Card Series than a little challenge to myself.  Six of the same but different cards and using only two stamp sets!   I decided to play with these gorgeous sets from Penny Black and no regrets there, they stamped beautifully and with a little flash of silver it was done before I knew it!

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt4DMLM1gVY]

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Believe
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Best Gifts
Best Gifts
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Cherish
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Greetings
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Merry Everything – Detail
Merry Everything
Merry Everything
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What Fun
What Fun

Over the next few weeks I’m going to be sharing this series of Christmas cards and I look forward to you joining me in the fun.  I will warn you that not all the products I will be using are current, it’s kinda a budget thing, but really just a great way to use the stash.  But obviously anything can be switched out for whatever fabulous products that you already have around you, that’s part of the fun (cause you know that when you use it up, you have a right to buy some more…..  true!).

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Other Supplies:  Penny Black Stamp set – Gleeful.  Cardstock – American Crafts glitter – Powder. Avery Elle  – Rectangle Dies, Mama Elephant Dies – Sew Easy, Bigshot, Martha Stewart – Crystal flakes (I don’t even know where I got these….  but had them on my ‘want to use’ list 4 ever!

Happy 21st!

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A quick share today as I am away camping at the beach, hope you are having a great weekend too!  (had too much fun making this card, who doesn’t love a shaker)

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21st

ps. this was a fun photo to take….  first of all, a black based card, add embossing, add foil elements and the battle of photographing acetate lol.

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Other Supplies:  DMC – Gold Thread. Mill Hill – Glass Seed Beads 00557. Dazzles – Crystal Stars. Magic Mount – Black 2mm mounting foam.

Video : Happy Everything for an Uptown Girl!

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Playing at Scrapbook Boutique today and these Faber Castell Gelatos have mammoth colour and that’s  coming from someone who doesn’t like to get her fingers dirty….      I’m so in the wrong job and  so have the wrong hobby lol!  I’ve been on the fence for a while about Gelatos, and finally took the plunge, there are so many fun techniques and I can’t wait to try some more (with gloves?)!

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TD-ha4UNXlI&w=480&h=270]

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Happy Everything – Detail

Happy Everything
Happy Everything

You can find all these goodies linked below or at Scrapbook Boutique!

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Other Supplies:  Copics – E000,00,25,31,33,53. W4,7.  G24,40. YG91. BV00. 0. T0. B000,02. BG11,13,72. RV00,02,17. Y11,13,21. R05,20,22. Y38. YR04.

Video : Super Duper!

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Back with another Super hero themed card today, this time for Scrapbook Boutique Blog and I have this hilarious image from Stampingbella, she just cracks me up!  But it was one of those days when I just couldn’t work out where I was going with the card, although eventually I got there in the end.  You can watch the process because I filmed as I created.

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqHIUULNBKo]

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Super Duper – Detail
Super Duper
Super Duper

You can find all these goodies at Scrapbook Boutique!

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Other Supplies:  Copics – E000,00. R05,20,22,29. B000,02,24. 0. BV02. T0,2. W2,4. Y21. YG00,93.

Supercathero / Green Lantern….. ish?

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A quick share with some cards that I made just for fun (a little while ago).  The cape was a direct CASE from the amazing Julia Alteman, who when it comes to inspiration, she has got it going on!  and I also thought I would try out creating my own background,  and this came directly from the amazing Sandy Allnock, whom I bow to for her colouring ability and vision!

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Wham
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Super
Super

There are just so many techniques to try and so much crafty fun to be had, I keep telling my husband that I need more time….   but alas no, he says I still have to go to work.

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Other Supplies:   Cardstock – Dark Grey. Copics – T0. Co,1,5,9. YG00,03,25. E000,11,33,29,37. Prismacolor Pencils – Warm Grey 20,70%, Sand.  Chalks.

Video : Double Window Shaker – By Request!

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Back by request and today I’ve been asked to recreate a card that I recently had published, well…  it’s the same but different if you get what I mean.  Cute little ME image, gorgeous EP papers and a double window shaking with PPP goodies!

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3s-p35U7ds]

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Happy Birthday – Detail
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday

So happy you could visit today!

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Other Supplies:  Echo Park Paper Pad – Bundle Of Joy Dots & Stripes (Girl). Small White round beads – Seed Beads Size 12.  Prismacolor Pencils – Light Peach, Peach, Blush Pink, Sand, Chocolate, Goldenrod,Pink, Process Red, Magenta, Copenhagen Blue, Indigo Blue, Canary Yellow.

Video : Texture Luxe for Scrapbook Boutique!

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Loving the Luxe, it’s so creamy and it’s actually quite different to other pastes as it seems to sit lower on the cardstock…  almost like a foil (but easier).  This card is for Scrapbook Boutique and I created a video so you can watch how it came about.

You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQZ6AcDmBRg]

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Just for You – Detail
Just for You
Just for You

I’ve linked all these goodies below or you can head over to Scrapbook Boutique.  Thanks for your visit, I’ll be back again real soon,

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Father’s day!

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Happy Father’s Day to all the Dad’s here in Australia, but most of all to my wonderful Dad, hope you have the most fabulous of days!

This is the card that I had published for the Father’s Day feature at the Australian Cardmaking, Stamping & Papercraft magazine, these ME bears are just too cute!

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Daddy
Daddy

I’ll be back on Tuesday, I have a Penny Black card with a video and look forward to seeing you then.

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Other supplies:   Prismacolor Pencils – Warm Grey 20%, Black, Sepia, Light Umber, Goldenrod.