Case No. 185 - Dreaming of Paris

Hi There Friends,

Seriously, who doesn't dream of Paris?

Well I do.

I love the history, the architecture, the art and the food.

I had the opportunity to scrapbook this love

using the CSI: Color Stories Inspiration

Case File 185.

My favourite colors are featured in this case file.

Here are some close-ups:

This photo of the Eiffel Tower was a wallpaper, screen saver.

I thought it was perfect for the Case File.

I used a funky Artistcellar Stencil - 

by Tamara Laporte (Willowing).

Here is the Case File:

How amazing is that sketch from Page Drafts!!

My Evidence is:

* Architectural Accents - Eiffel Tower Wood Veneers 

& Stencil Background.

*Pom-Pom Trim - Black Pom-Pom Ribbon under photo.

*Sprinkle Something - I sprinkled glitter at the top of the layout.

*Asterisk/Starburst Shape - Asterisk in my journaling as dot points.

My Testimony is:

I wrote my story in the form of a wish list.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Deck The Halls Christmas Tag

Hello There,

Doing loads of blogging this week in an effort to catch up.

Been a little hectic here in my house.

School has finished for the year and we are now on the Countdown to Christmas.

So excited that my mum is coming to spend Christmas with us.

Anyway, I am going to do a couple of extra

video tutorials this month for Shimmerz Paints.

Tags, tags and more tags.

Here is the first:

So many gorgeous Shimmerz products used to create this tag.

Here is a close-up:

How adorable is that Reindeer stamp from Unity Stamp Co.

Shimmerz Products Used:

Shimmerz Dazzelerz - Spun Sugar

Shimmerz Creameez - Trippin in the Tropics

Shimmerz Creameez - Black Cherry Soda

Shimmerz Inklingz - Honey Do List

Shimmerz Vibez - Snow Storm

Here is the video tutorial:

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Planner Love using My Minds Eye

Hey Friends,

Some of you may know that I am a Planner.

Well a newbie planner.

I wanted to share with you my planner set up

all ready to start the new year.

Don't you just love these colors?

I have used the My Minds Eye - Market Street Collection.

All of this gold and teal just makes me happy really.

Stay tuned to see what I do to inside.

Thanks for stopping by!!

So Happy Your My Boy

Hi There Lovelies,

Today I wanted to share with you a layout

I created using my favourite 

My Minds Eye Collection - Chalk Studio II.

I love the colors in this collection.

Here are some close-ups:

There are so many gorgeous elements in this collection.

Perfect to use to create a memory for my little man Lucas.

And my favourite hot air balloons!!

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Case File 182 - I Can't Hear You!

Hi There Lovelies,

Today I will be sharing with you this layout I made

using the Case File 182 from

CSI: Color Stories Inpsiration.

This is my niece Madelyn.  She is gorgeous.

I asked if I could take a photo of her and she put her hands over

her ears and said "I Can't Hear You!!"

I loved this challenge and these are colors that I would

not usually use on a layout.

That is the best thing about the CSI color palettes.

It really has you thinking outside the box.

Here are some close-ups:

I used a stencil and texture paste to make a large polka dot pattern.

My Evidence is:

Large Polka Dots

Book Pages

Scallop Border

Wet Medium

White Background

My Testimony is:

using the word sweet as inspiration for my journaling.

Here is what the challenge looks like:

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Case File 181 - My Boys

Hi There,

So excited to show you my first layout as a 

CSI Detective.

I just love the colors in this Case File.

I had to create a layout with my little men.

Here are some close ups:

I have used the Light Craft color with the Cogs.

Black in the background, title and cogs.

Brick Red in the background, cogs, paper and string.

Turquoise on the frame, title, background and cogs.

Ivory has been used around the title and in the paper rulers.

My Evidence is:  Kraft Background, Frames, Stamps, Gears/Cogs

and string.

My Testimony is in the Presentation:  I have handwritten the journaling directly onto the background.

With this case file I got to use the amazing sketch created by 

The Nifty Pixel.

I flipped the sketch and used the photos to the left.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

She Decided to Leap

Hi There,

Today's share is a tag that I made for Shimmerz Paints.

It turned out to be super pretty.

The Shimmerz colors I used are perfect and so bright.

I used a Unity Stamp Co. - Christy Tomlinson stamp.

I colored it using Shimmerz Paint Pots.

The Shimmerz Products I used are:

Shimmerz - Magenta

Shimmerz - Marigold

Shimmerz - Pink

Shimmerz - Tickle Me Turquoise

Shimmerz Vibez - Pop Art Pink

Shimmerz Creameez - Ride the Tide

I have made a process video of this tag, 

if you would like to check it out.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Smile Little Me - Clique Kits - Funfetti

Hey There,

I have a new guilty pleasure!!

It rocks up once a month.

Has sooooo many funky elements.

In a pizza box.

Colors galore!!!

My Clique Kit.

And this month's kit is called Funfetti!!

And fun does not begin to explain the contents.

It is AWESOME!!

Today I am a part of the blog share with the 
rest of the Clique Kits crew.
So make sure you check out the list below to join in on the fun.

I was super inspired by the 

Pinkfresh Studio - Happy Things Collection - 

Dream Big/Geo Stripes sheet of paper from the kit.

I cut a little rectangle from behind where the photo is, too cut out 

some extra circles to give some dimension.

And I punched out some triangles to add dimension also.

How cute are these wood veneer embellishments?

Love love love.

Now here is the list of participants in the blog share:

Clique Kits https://cliquekits.wordpress.com/
Gia http://www.giaaloha.wordpress.com/
Erica http://ericarosecreates.blogspot.com/

Leeann Pearce http://thepaintbrushgoesspottie.blogspot.com/
Maryam* http://maryamperez.blogspot.com/
Aliza* http://peopleofthescrapbook.blogspot.com/
Megan Blethen http://www.craftymeggy.com/
Emma Pescott http://emslifedocumented.blogspot.co.nz/
Melissa* http://yesterday2day4ever.blogspot.co.nz/
Kim http://krodesigns.blogspot.com/
Leigh http://www.artfulleighcreative.com/
Renee Aslette http://www.reneeaslette.blogspot.com/ ---YOU ARE HERE!
Kat* http://kraftykat9.blogspot.com/
Sandy Gonzalez craftythought.com/
Tyra Babington http://justtyra.com/
Marcia* http://www.onescrapatatime-bymumsie.blogspot.com/
Kim Allen http://kimsscrappyblog.blogspot.com/
Candace* http://findingeverydayperfection.com/
 Rhonda Van Ginkel http://snapwhiz.blogspot.com
Hannah http://scrapbookpagesandcupcakes.com
Evi  http://lifewithevi.blogspot.com
Janet Zeppa http://janetsjoy.blogspot.com/
Melissa Goble http://mgphoto89.tumblr.com
*Design Team Members on Kit Duty

This is what the entire kit looks like:

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I am a CSI Detective!!

Hi There,

I am super excited to share with you all that

I am now a CSI: Color Stories Inspiration

Detective!!!

On the CSI Design Team!

The rest of the team has been announced

HERE

I am so excited to be a part of this very talented group of ladies.

It has been a goal of mine to be on this team.

Thank you Debbi for giving me this opportunity.

Case File No 177 - A Boy and His Cow

Hey There,

Today I would like to share with you a layout 

that I created inspired by this week's CSI: Color Stories Inspiration

Case File No. 177.

I love this pic of my little boy Lucas and Sookie the Cow.

Here are some close-ups:

I used watercolor pencils in the squares in the color of the palette.

This chipboard is from Miss Wally when she had her shop open.

It is absolutely perfect for this layout.

My journaling is in the form of a Recipe.

It's a Recipe for Mates.

My little man put a hat on Sookie the Cow.

And a stuffed teddy from school for Show and Tell.

Here is what the Case File looks like:

These case files always get my creative juices flowing.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Monthly Happy Planner Layout

Hi There,

On this lovely Sunday I would love to share with you 

a Monthly Planner Layout I created

using my Happy Planner

and Shimmerz Creameez.

I love to use loads of colors and I have no shortage of Shimmerz Creameez to choose from.

I have also colored some blank squares in preparation for extra activities.

The Shimmerz Colors I used are:

Shimmerz Creameez - Berry Hot

Shimmerz Creameez - Daffodil

Shimmerz Creameez - Luck O' the Irish

Shimmerz Creameez - Ride the Tide

Shimmerz Creameez - My Clementine

Shimmerz Creameez - Power to the Purple

Shimmerz - Royal Red

Here is my video tutorial to show you how you too can make a Monthly Planner Layout.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Mr Independant!

Hi There,

I hope you are enjoying Father's Day with family.

Today I would like to share a layout I have created using this

month's Scrappy Chat Designs Kit - A Time To Dream.

I loved using all the details from the kit.

The colors are adorable and the patterned paper is thick and shiny.

The lettering is not included.

Head on over to the Scrappy Chat Designs blog to find out how you can get your hands on this kit!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

My Happy Planner - Weekly Layout

Hello there,

Today I wanted to share with you a video tutorial of my latest obsession.

PLANNING!!!

I am hooked!

I recently purchased a Happy Planner, from Me & My Big Ideas.

I am in love!!

The thing that appealed to me was the layout and the thickness of each page.

I have so many ideas.

And I get to use all my favourite Shimmerz products.

So here is my first attempt.

I went with a circus theme, who doesn't love a circus?

I loved playing with my Shimmerz.

I love to add some texture.

It all just makes me happy, and extremely organised, which I love.

Shimmerz Products Used:

Shimmerz Coloringz - My Bleeding Heart

Shimmerz Dazzelerz - Gummy Berry Blue

Shimmerz Dazzelerz - Red-iculous

Shimmerz Dazzelerz - Licorice Stick

Shimmerz Dazzelerz - Lemon Drop

Here is my video tutorial:

Keep an eye out for many more planner layouts.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

How to Stamp a Background Using Shimmerz

Hi There Lovelies,

Today I will be sharing with you a card I made using Shimmerz of course!!!

Aren't the colors amazing!!

For this card I thought I would try to stamp for the first time with Shimmerz Coloringz

and Shimmerz Paint Pots.

Here is a close-up:

The Shimmerz Products I used are:

Shimmerz Coloringz - Peachy Keen

Shimmerz Coloringz - Oh Say Can You Sea

Shimmeringz - Goldie Lox

Shimmerz - Candlight

Shimmerz - Orange Sherbert

I have made a video tutorial for you to show you how to make the card.

Don't forget to head over to the Shimmerz Store as there

are loads of new colors.

I cannot wait to get my hands on them.

Thanks for stopping by!!

5 Quick and Easy Cards Using Shimmerz Creameez

Hello there,

Today I would like to share with you 5 Quick and Easy Cards

using Shimmerz Creameez.

I wanted these cards to be funky and fun.

This card was made using Shimmerz Creameez - Ride the Tide.

The main stamps on these cards are from Unity Stamp Co. - "Everything Wonderful".

This card was made using the Shimmerz Creameez - My Clementine.

The border stamps used on each card were a Unity Stamp Co. - Christy Tomlinson - SheArt Doodles.

This card was made using the Shimmerz Creameez - Berry Hot.

I splattered each card by using Shimmerz Coloringz - Night Moves.

This card was made using the Shimmerz Creameez - Power to the Purple.

I love this color!!

This card was made using the Shimmerz Creameez - Daffodil.

This is my favourite out of the 5.

Here is the video tutorial so you can make these too:

These products can be purchased at Shimmerz Paints.

If you do make a purchase DON'T FORGET to use my name at the checkout

in the "Instructions to Merchant" section to receive

a FREE product of your choice.

Thank you so much for stopping by!!