IDOL WEEK TWO

OK, so we are up to week two in IDOL at Embellished ScrapbookShoppe, and luckily no one was eliminated last week so I have this to share with you.This week we had to create a circular layout tothe theme of either Those Eyes, Around the World, Friends or Seasons.

So I chose to do mine based on the seasons theme but I wanted to put a different spin on it. So I created a layout about Will's first season of footy!!!The journalling is about discovering what its like to be FOOTY MUM! You know....the early mornings, lots of Mud but also lots offun.

I cut my circle out with acetate so it was a bit tricky to take a good photo...but here it is.

It was fun to create. I used lots of layering and distressing and a bit of paint to make it feel a little (didn't want too much) grungy. Anyway thats allI have to share at the moment. Til next time thanks for looking....EB XX

EMBELLISHED IDOL WEEK 1.....

OK here is my first layout for EMBELLISHED IDOL over Embellished Scrapbook Shoppe.

We had to look at a picture which was rolled up pieces of red and gold flocked papers in a bucket tied up with tuile. So I created this layout inspired by the colors, the patterns and the textures.

Although at the moment I cant seem to be able to upload it intothe challenge gallery so fingers crossed I have definatly registered the correct way and I can upload it soon!!

I took this photo of Steve and the kids at the botanical gardens looking out over the duck pond from the stone bridge.Love this photo.

Well off toorganise a sketch for Nellie G and I to scrap tonight! TFL Eb xxx

RETAIL THERAPY...

God I love shopping!!! I never seem to but clothes for myself,always for the kids. SO I got some birthday money this week so yeasterday and today I went clothes shopping!!!! I forgot how fun and frustrating it is. You don't realise how your body shape changes until you are standing in a fitting room, bright lights and long mirrors!!!!! But I did find some nice clothes, some at argain prices so it was good. Still am a jeans and t-shirt kinda girl though!!!

Would like to buy some more scrappy supplies but REALLY needed some new clothes!

For my birthday I got a CRICUT jukebox machine and new cartridge so I am loving them at the moment. Here is a layout I did for a Sketch blog (thanks Kerry).

Have just started the SCRAPBOOK IDOL over at Embellished.I have done week one'schallenge which I will post as soon as I take a photo.

Well haven't had time o scrap anything else this week.But I will say I am very excited about some changes Paula is making toher business.....stay tuned it is going to be great!!!! Very proud to be asked to be a big part of it.Didyou see the photo that Tanya sent into SM this month of Paula's retreats??? If you are considering attending a retreat I strongly recommend Paula's retreats. Check out her blog for dates here

So I will leave you with these images. Both are in SM this month. TFL Eb xxx

This is a mini album I was invited to do for SM a little while ago...I used all MAMBI products.

JODI'S GIVEAWAY...

Wow! Have you seen these? I love these. Jodi Butler makes and sells them in her own etsy store. Check them out here. Good luck Jodi!

Not much to report. I have finished my Master's entries......YAH! BUT still need a couple of photos and can't take them until Monday as Steve is working!! Will have to print them straight away so I can then send them off!!! Then I'll be very relieved!!!

Anyway, off to make some cards for Will's school fete! TFL. Eb xx

LATEST SCRAPAPPLE PROJECT...

I am sleep deprived.....and not happy about it! Maya is now sick and has been keeping us up the last four nights.She is never a good sleeper when she is sick, so the rest of us suffer as well. Don't get me wrong I feel sorry for her because she is sick, she looks and sounds terrible but the old patience wears thin when you don't get any sleep.It has comeat a terrible time creatively as well as Iam trying to complete my masters entry. I have just finished my mystery project and have done a VERY different style layout for my greatest achievement layout. I still have to take photos of Steve and the kids though.I was plannongto last weekend but Maya was not well enough. Hopefully tomorrow.

Well I have also been working on my kit for scrapapple this month so here it is. You can purchase these papers and goodies here.

I LOVED these paper by My Litte Shoebox. I am hoping that Louisa gets the new ranges in. And I loved this tree. I need more of these! This book I created for Maya about all the fun and crazy things she saysand does. Like when I said to her

"you're as clean as a whistle......and a few minutes later she said,

" I cleaned my whistle...did I?"!! She is such a funny girl!!

Anyway better go and see if my paint is dry on some chipboard. Til next time,

TFL, Ebony xx

WILL"S LUCKY STREAK.....

Well in my last post I was telling you how Will had won two tickets to the FUN 4 KIDS festival because he won a coloring competition......well today we found out that he also has won another competition!!! We entered a competition in our local paper where you had to collect puzzle pieces to a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle puzzle every day of the week. We then sent them to be drawn out of a hat so to speak. The prize was a family pass to the Melbourne Aquarium to see the TMNT show which is on there at the moment during school holidays! Well since Will is SO into the turtles I entered and he won a pass!!!! He is so on a lucky streak. Maybe I should let him by me a tattslotto ticket!!! He is so excited!!!

I thought I would post some more Layouts on here. I actually scrapped a layout!!! I think my mojo may be returning...hopefully.Well here it is...

Here are so more layouts which I completed while at Paula's retreat....

Well I'm off to pack my gear as I am having a scrap day at my friend Michelle's house tomorrow. I won't get much scrappin' done over the weekend as we have fun 4 kids on saturday and I am teaching at the LSS on Sunday.

So thanks again for popping by, til next time Happy Scrappin'......Eb xx

Its Official....

Its Official.........I have lost my mojo!! And I really want it back! I am really disliking my work at the moment and really admiring everyone elses...not a good combination for the creative self esteem! So until Iget my mojo back I don't have to much to share. I am still yet to take some photos of some of my layouts and I will do that hopefully over the weekend.

On a happier note Will won a coloring competition this week and won two tickets to the fun 4 kids festival. We were so proud of him!He also brought home his first school report and it was excellent so that is a huge relief.
Anyway, Im off to scrap with Nellie, Sonia and Jacinta....hopefully I might get the creative juices flowing. I have actually just started another Kim Archer class this week and haven't had a chance to do them so if I can get my printer working I might give them a go!
Til next time......OBTW thanks to those who have been leaving me comments....I really do appreciate it!
TFL, Eb xx