Card and a Half

I dont think I have ever found a card challenge that was more "me" than this month's extra challenge at Card and a Half

The lovely Helen wrote "So for this months extra challenge i would love to see some fussy cutting, go get out those scissors girls!!!!"

It's safe to say she didn't have to ask me twice!! Loads and loads of fussy cutting here from a single sheet of "Tranquility" paper from the gorgeous My Little Shoebox "Harmony" range.

Blessings,

Narelle xoxoxoxo

My Little Shoebox Layouts

Last night I taught a class at Scraphaven using My Little Shoebox papers.

There were two kits to choose from- one using the "Flying High" range, and the other using the "Away we Go" range. Both kits had a pack of of the gorgeous Glitter Alphabets with them.

We used corrugated cardstock, foam tape and helmar scrap dots to get lots of dimension to the layout.

There are about 3 kits left which Di will have for sale at the Scraphaven retreat! Get in quick if you want to reserve one for yourself!

Scrapbook boutique- "Handsome" tutorial

This month at Scrapbook Boutique I have been playing with the My Minds Eye "Lost and found 2" range, and have a tutorial on the Scrapbook Boputique Blog for you to try using the MME Lost and Found 2- "Breeze" Range

I have also used Foam mounting tape, x-press it tape, and Tim Holtz Distress Ink "Walnut Stain", all of which can be found in the Scrapbook Boutique online shop.

For full details on how to make this layout, check out the tutorial here! Blessings, Narelle

Scrapbook Boutique Inspiration challenge and Blog Hop

Hello everyone! It's time for another monthly inspiration challenge at Scrapbook Boutique, and this one comes with an added chance to win coutesy of a little blog hopping! But first, the inspiration challenge! This Layout is my sample for the challenge.

And here is the inspiration- these gorgeous yummy cupcakes!

So your challenge is to create a project using the colour scheme of Pink, Berry & aqua with a touch of pearl. Entry is open to all Australian residents, and you need to upload your creation to the Scrapbook Boutique blog. The challenge closes at midnight on September 30th, and the randomly drawn winner will receive a $30.00 voucher to spend at the Scrapbook Boutique online shop!

I used some more of the gorgeous Echo Park Country drive papers, and added lots of pearls! I even added pearls to the centre of my butterfly (have I mentioned how much I love my monarch butterfly punch?!!!).

And now for the extra chance to win! We are having a blog hop! Hopefully you found your way to my blog from Angela's blog. And your next stop will be Sue's blog.

Hop along to each blog as directed, and leave a comment on each blog. If you get lost, head back to the Scrapbook Boutique blog. (and dont forget to leave a comment on the Scrapbook Boutique blog too.)

You have until midday on Saturday 17th to leave comments on all the blogs, and the winner will be announced on Sunday 18th September. One randomly drawn winner is going to be the lucky recipient of these gorgeous MME stamps! Entry is open to all Australian residents- so get going! Off to Sue's blog you go- and tell her Narelle sent you ;)

Blessings,

Narelle xoxoxoxoxo

Bugs and Butterflies Card

I have a new tutorial for you all to try over at Scrapbook Boutique!

This one uses more of the gorgeous Echo Park "Country drive" papers. These are so versatile!!

I have also used vanilla cardstock for the base, fiskars apron lace punch, Bakers Twine, tea dye distress ink, and x-press it tape.

For a full list of instructions please click here and you will be taken to the post on the Scrapbook Boutique Blog.

Blessings,

Narelle xoxoxox

New month, New challenges

The first of the month means the reveal of new challenge samples! The first layout I am sharing today is my sample for the September Crafty Sketches challenge.

The LO is based on this sketch.................... which I rotated.

And the September challenge for Black with Two is Dominant Black with Blue and Yellow.

Hope to see you all having a go at these two fun blog challenges- there are some great prizes up for grabs!

Scrap Haven class sneaks

I have some more classes coming up at Scraphaven- and here are some sneaky peaks!

There are 2 options for the class, one more masculine and more feminine.

The class will be held on Friday September 25th at 10.30am or 7.00pm.

Please call Di on 0404 266296 or email her- sales@scraphaven.com.au to reserve your spot!

Paperific displays

Paperific was on in Melbourne this weekend and I was asked by Alison Ellis Designs to create some display pieces for their stand, using their new paper releases. This one uses the "Bush Christmas- snow gum range"

The gold and red range is called "Bush Christmas- Red Gum", and the Gold on Cream range is called "Bush Christmas- Paperbark"

And here they are on display at Paperific!

"Outdoor Girl" tutorial

I have a new tutorial up on the Scrapbook Boutique blog. I'm so happy with the way this layout turned out! I really wasn't sure where I was going with it when I started!!

I have used:- Echo Park Country Drive papers and embellishments, Brown and Green Cardstock, We R Memory keeper's twine, x-press it tape, pritt glue, and the Bow Easy (have I told you how much I love the Bow Easy?!!! I blame for Sue for showing me how to use it! Hehehehe!

If you would like to follow along the tutorial and make your own layout like this you can find all the instructions here.

Scrapbook Boutique Challenge

Today I am sharing with you a card I made for the new challenge at Scrapbook Boutique Blog which has just been revealed!

Your challenge is take inspiration from this yummy delicious cupcake image and create a project that has ribbon and or a bow on it. How easy is that?!!

I took my inspiration from the pink and brown colours, the floral plate, and the folded cupcake wrappers. I used the Bow easy to tie the tiny bows in the grosgrain ribbon.

The challenge is open til August 31st and the prize is an awesome $30.00 voucher to spend in the Scrapbook Boutique online shop.

See the blog for the challenge details and terms and conditions. Good Luck!

Scraphaven Echo Park classes

Yesterday and last night I finished teaching the Echo Park "Little Boy" and "Little Girl" classes at Scraphaven. From one kit and a few extra sheets of cardboard we have created 6 single layouts and 1 double layout over a series of 5 classes! And there is still plenty left in the kits for the lovely ladies to come up with their own creations for our "final challenge"

These are the LO's we did in the final class!

For the class partipcipants who missed a week, catch-up class is next Friday at 10.30am or 7.00pm. Please let Di know which session you will be attending, and which classes you will be doing so we can get the extra supplies ready!

Scrapbook Boutique- Honey Bee Tutorial

Doing a little happy dance here! My first tutorial has been published on the Scrapbook Boutique blog!

I have used some delicious Echo Park Country Drive papers (love how can buy the entire collection and know everything will work together!), smooth black Card stock, We R memory keepers bakery twine, (the "tertiary" twine is a perfect match for the Country Drive papers). It's all held together with X-press it DS tape, X-press it foam tape and foam squares.

For the full list of step-by-step instructions please click here and you will be taken to the Scrapbook Boutique blog post!

Black with Two- August Challenge

This month's Black with Two challenge requires dominant black with green and no flowers! Not too difficult!

There are some great changes happening from this month at BW2- only one challenge per month but two prize winners! And from September onwards the criteria will be black with 2 colours (rather than black with one colour and another criteria). Its going to be great!

There is also a DT call out- so if you think you have what it takes to be part of the team why not apply?!

Crafty Sketches- August 2011

August 1st means the reveal of this months new sketch over at Crafty Sketches blog.

This month the winner will not only receive a great prize from one of the sponsors- they will also get the chance to be guest designer for the next month!

Here is the sketch you will be working with. I turned mine on it's side!

Some very exciting news to share!!!

I am thrilled to have been invited to join the incredibly talented Sue, Angela and Therese on the Design Team for Scrapbook Boutique. It's a real honour for me and I am so excited to get started!

Scrapbook Boutique has the most AMAZING range of stamps, dies and all sorts of supplies for scrappers and stampers! Over 22000 items in stock and I even heard a whisper today that some of the new CHA stock has started arriving- just right cling stamps, Magenta rubber cling stamps, LaBlanche Stamps, Ann Griffin's "Francesca" collection, Webster Page's "Let's Celebrate collection, Webster's pages stamps, Marianne Design Doily dies and Cheery Lin Dies. Check out all the new arrivals here.