Last Days Of Summer 2011

If you click on the photographs they enlarge and become much clearer.

Well here's a nice bright beach page. The photos were taken in the last days of warm summer weather we had, actually they were the nicest days by far. It was about 25 degrees, no wind beautiful blue sky, small surf, and a beautiful beach. (Oh and of course, a good book...).

Yes so I thought I would try to capture the moment.

I have also put 6 YouTube videos (see right of this page) as I put this page together. I am afraid that I am still in the learning phase of YouTube so it's a bit unprofessional. A bit of a laugh though. Actually, uploading the music was the hardest part of it all...

Anyway, it may provide some with a spark of inspiration that just may start the creative wheels turning in someone's head. One can only hope. I gathered the grosgrain ribbon with a thread and it reminded me of the sea foam and whitewash on the shore so Ithought it would be appropraite for this page. What do you think?

I cut out some of the flowers and let them fold over the photograpg. The photo I backed on a black cardstock. At the end I added some Kindyglitz to the to edges of the flowers that I cut on the page. Another memory saved...

Paper:

About A Girl "Bella"

s.e.i. "sundress"

Others:

Metal charm, raffia, cardstock, thickers letters, grosgrain ribbon, brads

Pretty..

I've been busy haven't I? Kaisercraft Chanteuse range. So pretty huh?

You can see a bit more on my Youtube video Number 18.

Sisters

You can click directly on the photo for a closer look

This photo was taken when we bought our new camera. I have included a journaling spot that comes out from beneath the page. It basically says that most people remark that the girls look so much alike, but I know that their personalities are very different. Not matter what though they will always be Sisters. Some days that is a good thing and others I am not so sure *chuckle chuckle*...

New Cards

This one is a gift card holder, with a separate card inside for the message.

Well so far I have made 7 YouTube videos. I have to admit, it is actually fun!

Thanks to those of you who sat through them bored stiff just because you were being loyal to me!

So sweet.

Anyway here are some more cards I have just made for my favourite scrapbook shop. It's a range of paper from Kaisercraft called 'Chapter One''and it's lovely. The colours are gorgeous and I think that my favourite this time is the Easel card above. I love the words and the fact that you can pop it somewhere and read it everyday. Beware my friends as there may be one in your mail box next birthday...

Now just in cas you want to have a reeeeeeaallly good look, you can see them on YouTube video number 7.

Youtubing

Just a warning. I am going to have a go at a Youtube thingo soon. I'm scared. Might have to get the kids to help me, oh gee how saaaad is that? Just thought I should warn you. No you will not see my head, just my hands and the great stuff I have bought recently ( called a 'haul' in the scrapping world, in my world I call it a 'OMG I can't help myself with all these products crisis...').
Be warned. Oooh there it is up above. ^^^^The little squares on the video bar!
Click on it to watch. :) When the little screen appears if you click on it a bigger screen will magically appear...

Bundeena

Dont forget you can click on the photos for a clearer look...

I took Miss T and Miss V to Bundeena for the day. The weather was questionable and closing in. I was prepared for the choppy churning on the ferry, but it was minimal. Thank Goodness.

Even though it was an overcast day and the sun popped in and out, the girls had a good time I think. They even went swimming! Brrrrrrr, not me, no way. This was their first outing as friends as they have just recently met at High School. I hope they can continue their friendship as Miss V is a truly lovely person. She is just gorgeous.

Anyway to the page...I don't use these colours much. Now that I have though I really do like them. I agonised over this page for days (after agonising for a few more days as to which photos I would use). I just couldn't get anything going in my head as to how to approach it. So I bought the paper and just started. It sort of built itself as I went along. Funny how that happens.

I used the Coredinations cardstock with My Mind's Eye - So Sophie paper and the red is My Mind's Eye - Alphabet Soup. The letters are from My Mind's Eye - So Sophie and the words are from My Mind's Eye - Breaking Free Adventure Series. I punched the flowers and edged them with ink. The papers were all cut and distressed and edged with ink. Buttons for the centres. A bit of bling (of course!) and a cute little tag from Echo Park Co. paper with the Ferry tickets attached and spot for journalling. I attached them all with a cute little flower brad. They slip nicely behind the photo. All in all I am quite pleased with it. Not my usual style, although these days I don't quite know what my usual style is??? What I do know is that I will be using these colours more often I think. I need to break out of the PINK world aaarrrrgggghhh nooooooooooo!!!!!

Smile

If you click on the photos you can see the photos much clearer and prettier!

This photo of Miss C was taken on a windy day on a big traffic bridge. It was a "test" day with our new camera. The girls had a lot of fun with Dad taking some shots. Even though Miss C's hair is a mess it's still very "her" and I love the photo.
I have wanted to try a page where there seems to be a large number of elements and embellishments. It's not really my style but I thought I would have a go anyway.
I used 2 papers, the background one with the spots is just so beautiful. I think it's from the Papiere girl and the shaped one I can't remember the name, sorry.
Lots of Prima flowers, a few crystals on pins, lots of bling for the flower centres, some Kaisercraft chipboard elements and a some Thickers letters for the "smile". I have also added a place for journaling which I think was from an Echo Park Co. paper. I love tassles so of course that was a must have.

I am now on the hunt for a 12 x 12 shadowboxframe for it to live in.