It feels good to be scrapping again and enjoying it, must say though not too keen on the tornado effect it has on my scraproom though!
OMG I make so much mess when a frenzy starts lol
So... I cleaned, sorted, shifted, rearranged and found soooo much stuff I completely forgot I had stashed away...
these 3 following layouts have all been created from bits n peices I didnt even know I had! Seriously...
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My beautiful sister whom I miss so much! Come back to Perth pweassse....

'There is No Better Friend Than Sisters'
Products Used: Bazzill Cardstock, Darkroom Door Paper, Spellbinders Dies, Making Memories Die Cuts, Prima Flowers, Kaiser Pearls & Gems, Prima Say It In Crystals, Kaiser alpha, Adorn It Alpha, Basic Grey Alpha, Machine Stitching, Lace
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'Me In 2009 - How Much Will I Change in Another Year?'
Products Used: Bazzill Cardstock, Bella Die Cut, Prima Vines, Prima Say It In Crystals, American Craft Thickers alpha, Adorn It alpha, Basic Grey papers, Tim Holtz distress Inks, String, Dimensional Magic
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'Only Sand - Oz Xmas - No Snow :('
Products used: Bazzill cardstock With An Edge, Bazzill cardstock, Bo Bunny Papers, Prima Designer Tape, Allex Kesh Ribbon, Basic Grey Alpha's, Snow Flake's, Dimensional Magic, Kindy Glitz
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Till next time peoples....
thank you sooo much for the luv comments too!
It's great to be back in blogland
missed ya's all
luv Nat xx

OH WOW my dear Blog I am soooo sorry!!!! how has it been this long since I was last in here? Slap me... um mah!!!!

Where has the time gone???? oh bloody facebook that's were! oops
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ok, so back to uploading some pics of my latest works...
there are so many to show since my last post, most of which are out for publication... so to not bore you silly I will only show this last couple of weeks efforts LOL
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I have been given the fantastic opportunity with Scrapbook Memories to do a couple of showcase challenges using 'Finishing Touch Ideas' and 'Prima'
here is a little sneak peak of what I created

a sneak peak of another 4 to be in upcoming editions of Scrapbook Memories also

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this layout I created for my CPT work at DownUnder Direct
Isn't this photo just gorgeous? This is my friend Bob's kids
He has so many great photos just itchin to be scrapped

* oops... image has been removed as this layout will be in the upcoming issue of Scrapbook Creations Issue 78 *

'Building A Future One Block At A Time'
Products Used: Bazzill Cardstock With An Edge, Bazzill Bling, Basic Grey Periphery Papers, Prima Say It In Crystals, Prima Flowers, American Craft Thickers, Coralies Creations Alpha, Inque Nightingale Stamps, Versa Inks, Spraypaint, Handmade Paper Flower, Lace & Kaisercraft gemstones
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and this layout just cause inspiration struck and I felt the need to make my scrap room look like a tornado had hit it! omg did I make a mess LOL

'Teen Scene'
Products Used: Basic Grey Periphery Papers, Basic Grey Rub-ons, Prima Flowers, Prima Say It In Crystals, Paper Inklings Rub-Ons, Lace, Fibres, Spraypaint, Versa Inks, Eyelets & Ribbon
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Now to remember to keep my blog updated... must tattoo it to my forehead!!!!
till next time beautiful peoples
Luv Nat xx

A few samples of my July projects for DownUnder Direct CPT

using Spellbinders, Crafters Companion and Bazzill Cardstock

I lurve using these products

the uses are endless, the variety is huge and they really make scrappin fun!

for more details check out the DownUnder Direct site

Luv Nat xx

Ready, Set, Scrap! Design Team Call
Deadline: Wednesday 12th August, 2009

www.readysetscrap.com.au is looking to welcome new design team members to our challenge family

WANTED:
1 DT gal - 3 month contract
6 Guest DT gals - 1 month contract each (Sept - Jan)

Applicants must have a positive and encouraging outlook and luvs a challenge along with a chat/great laugh
We are a Scrap Challenge website with open doorways for all, no restrictions on what or how you use product.
We strive on encouragement and support for all scrappers

Your Monthly Requirements will be:
*Create 2 layouts and/or projects each month with Challenge detail outlines
*Be an active member in our Forum and Gallery
*Be active in the mid month Cyber Crop
*Meet deadlines for submitting layouts and/or projects
*The opportunity to be part of our fun family of DT girls
*Have a positive and encouraging outlook and a great sense of humour
*Promote our site when ever you can, on your own blog or other sites etc. (where permitted)
*There are no kits involved, but we do have a large following and a place where you can show your work, inspire others, and be part of a fun team
*A design team blinkie to add to your blog & your signature (where allowed)

How to Apply:
Send your completed application to dtcall@readysetscrap.com.au no later than Wednesday 12th August, 2009.
Please put your name in your subject line.
The new Design Team members will be notified by Friday 14th August, 2009.
DT term will run in 3 monthly instalments – open to be extended at later date
Guest DT terms will run for 1 monthly installments

DT Call is open to Australian & International applicants, anyone is very welcome to apply even digi gals!

Please include in your application the following items:
* Name
* Email Address
* Short bio on you and your scrapping life
* Photo of yourself
* Link to your blog and/or online gallery
* List of any DT's you are currently on (if any) - this will not affect our decision just being nosey....LOL
* Your sample layouts and/or projects listed below

Required Projects:
* Freshly created sketch designed by you with a sample layout using your sketch
* Freshly created layout using a minimum of 6 different manufacturer's products and a minimum of 3 different techniques along with a small sample of how you would turn your creation into a challenge that could be used in our monthly challenge criteria
* 3 of your masterpieces that you feel best display your style and creativity (please include 1 Beyond the Page project)

Good luck to everyone who applies

Morning bloggers

yay its the second week of school holidays! My house is always filled with too many children but the holidays are starting to get ridiculous! I am feeling like the local drop in centre with 24 hour cafe

Mind you I am enjoying the sleep ins LOL

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CYBERCROP at www.readysetscrap.com.au this weekend

well its a huge drunken cocktail party actually

hope to see you all there

oh oh oh and...

there will also be some BIG NEWS revealed on Friday that I am sure you will wanna check out too

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I have finally located the scrappy bug

I spent all day on Monday downloading some gorgeous digi bits from Royanna Fritschmann so last night I got to playing... wahoo

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have you seen the sale she is having - check this out...

Buy Royanna Fritschmann's Entire Store - ONLY $25.00USD
Sale thru July 31! Over 550+ Products available!
Get all my commercial and personal use items - buy my store for one low price!
BONUS! Buy my store and get Wetfish Designs Entire store for FREE!
Coupon to be sent after purchase CLICK HERE for information [must be registered to view

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so after downloading almost 18gig it was time to play

these were last night effort

I decided to scrap my beautiful talented design team girls at www.readysetscrap.com.au

luv yas xx

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and one more cause I just couldn't stop

my youngest son and his little girlfriend... these two have been inseparable for the last 3 years but do not ever call her his girlfriend unless you wanna get socked in the nose! LOL

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I even managed 2 'real' layouts yesterday too - pretty good for one days work huh?

will take some pics today and add them to my next entry

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and now I think its time to get off the couch and start my day!

my front lounge room floor is covered in sleeping teenage bodies and I thinks it time to make some noise! lots of noise... *insert evil laugh*

till next time peoples

have fun and behave yaselves

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LUV NAT XX