Scrapin at Mel's

Petal Cone Santa

2011-11-22T20:57:00.000+11:00

I was surfing the net for some inspiration on what I could make using the a new die I purchased recently.... the petal cone die which is exclusive to Stampin Up. And I came upon a this blog ( http://deliaspaperworld.wordpress.com/2011/10/09/blutenkelch-weihnachtsmann-petal-cone-die-santa-stampinup-punch-art/ which I cased to make a Petal Cone Santa that sits on a box ready to fill with Christmas cheer.....

Here is a close up of the punch art santa......

And the full version.... Love how he turned out.....

I'll be back soon with some more Christmas creations real soon.....

Take care

Scrapin Mel

WOW presentation - Canberra Regionals

2011-11-20T17:30:00.000+11:00

I received a call from Sophie at Stampin Up asking if I would like to do a wow presentation for Canberra Regionals and of course I said YES.... I was so excited.....

So this is what I demonstrated..... How to make a frame ready to put a photo on using chipboard, morning mocha designer series paper, hand made embellishments, top note die and of course the bigshot......

These literally only take about 3 to 4 minutes to make.....

Some other samples I had on display using chipboard and DSP are an album using the top note die....

A wall hanging using the large scallop square, square duo die and a fridge magnet using the scallop circle die.....

Just remember to cover the back of the chipboard before you run them through the bigshot face down. Why face down you may ask, well to get all of the detail from the top note die, otherwise this will be on the back of your design..... So give them ago with Christmas coming up and all.....

I hope you liked my creations and until next time....

Take care

Scrapin Mel

Stampin Up's Owl punch....

2011-11-06T22:51:00.000+11:00

Back with a really quick post..... I made this card a couple of months ago from a workshop using the owl punch and party this way stamp set. Love this punch and all the characters that you can create.

Here's a close up of the party owl...

Hope you like and back soon with some more creations.

Take care

Scrapin Mel

Paper flowers and fabric covered buttons

2011-10-12T06:32:00.000+11:00

Firstly, it has been a long time since I posted last.... lost the camera charger....oops and finally got around to purchasing a new one on the weekend....

This is a gift that I received from my up line Juliana....isn't it just gorgeous. You can check out her other creations here

Next off the rank are some paper and fabric flowers that I created using small wine bottles to display them in... aren't they cute. The centres of the flowers are covered buttons using Stampin Up's new fabric range. Just love the quality and how they co ordinate so well with the DSP too....

Here is a full shot of the flowers and some curled paper to assist with the display's that were used for Juliana's Catalogue launch back in late August.

Well, I will be back real soon with some more to share.....

Take care

Scrapin Mel

Win a STAMPIN UP BIG SHOT for CHRISTMAS

2011-08-08T22:25:00.000+10:00

WANT TO WIN A STAMPIN UP BIG SHOT.......

Simply place an order of $100 or more excluding postage (Australian Residence only) from now to 10 December 2011 with me and you go into the draw to win a Stampin Up Big Shot. This is a personal offer, not a Stampin Up Promotion. So don't delay, contact me via email or phone to be in the draw for this fantastic offer. Please note, the winner is to pay for any applicable postage costs.

Scrapin Mel....

Make a MONSTER cute....

2011-05-31T19:30:00.000+10:00

Just a quick post as I am so busy and have made 5 minutes spare to show you what I made before I went to convention in Melbourne. I'll be back soon with some snaps of how much fun we had....and of course some swaps to share....

Here is my monster card.....you've gotta get this set if you don't have it already.....

Hope you like....and take care until next time...

Scrapin Mel

Sneak peek for Convention 2011

2011-05-01T23:01:00.000+10:00

Hello All..... as mentioned earlier today, I would be back with another post after I went shoe shopping for my son Jacob. Lucky duck he got two pairs for the price of one.....

So here is my next creation..... a 3D swap for Convention this year. I am so excited as those who have been would know.... it is an experience of a life time.... every year though lol!!!

I used my Big Shot and dies to cut out the shapes I wanted using Frosted Shrinky Dink. You've gotta love the big shot for it's ability to cut through just about anything. I stamped Elements of Style onto the butterflies and hearts with Stazon black ink and use a crop-o-dile to punch out a hole before I shrunk the shapes in the oven. A must remember to do before shrinking.

You can use your heat tool but I wanted to do around 50 of them, so it was quicker to use the oven. It is really amazing how these shapes shrink to 1/10th of their original size in about 90 seconds and they look so sweet too....

Once cool, I attached these to a charm holder which I purchase from Spotlight and stamped on some card stock with a co ordinating stamp for easy packaging.

Hope you like.... and may be you'll get one if your going to the Australian Convention in Melbourne this May.

Take care until next time

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Strength and Hope

2011-05-01T13:44:00.000+10:00

Well it has been quite a while since I last blogged, my darling children totally wrecked my computer and I had to get another one...... I bet you are glad to see that clown GONE!!!!! well at least not at the top any more.

So here I am with my fave stamp set at the moment Strength and Hope it is just beautiful, hope you like my creation....

I am giving this card to my Mum for Mother's Day..... next weekend got to get in early as I have to post....Mum lives 14hours away.....

Thank you for visiting and I will be back later after I go shopping for shoes.....and no not for me but for Jacob who seems to blow out of a pair in a space of 6 to 8 weeks.

Take care until next time

xoxox

Scrapin Mel.....

Clown tutorial

2010-11-23T22:24:00.000+11:00

Finally got around to up loading a video of my clown tutorial.....let me know what you think!

Take care.....

Scrapin Mel

Owl Punch place tag

2010-11-23T22:08:00.000+11:00

You've just gotta love the Owl Punch from Stampin Up, I do..... I also have a bit of an addiction at the moment for punch art. Hope you like my latest creation - a name place setting.....really easy....just make an owl and attach it to a bulldog clip. Take care...... Scrapin Mel.

Dear Daisy

2010-11-21T21:50:00.000+11:00

I've been playing around with the some punches from Stampin Up and this is what I have come up with - Dear Daisy the cow. Isn't she sweet. I hope to organise my self in the new year with a video/tutorial for you all.


Here is a close up of Daisy...... I can't show you the card at the moment as i have used stamps from the new Summer Mini catalogue which starts 1 December 2010....So I'll show you then.... take care.....Scrapin Mel

Let's help Shanice

2010-11-09T19:07:00.001+11:00

I'm so excited about the fundraiser that I am holding to assist Shanice and her family.... everything is coming together.

So here is a sneak peek at what everyone will be making on 27 November 2010.

A fancy flavor box and gift tags.....

This is the bag for your cards...... and here are the cards.....

Here are the cards that everyone will be making.

Hope you all like them.....OH AND A BIG THANK YOU TO STAMPIN UP FOR THE DONATION BOX it actually took my breath away with the generosity to help make the day a success.

So until next time, take care

xoxoxo

Scrapin Mel

Help Shanice

2010-11-03T23:20:00.002+11:00

Shanice is an 8 year old girl from Tuggeranong in the ACT who loves dancing, Hannah Montana and watching the Canberra Raiders with her family. Shanice has a rare platelet disorder called Congenital Amegakaryocytic Thrombocytopenia (CAMT). Her blood has difficulty clotting, she bruises easily and bleeds longer when injured. In addition to the platelet disorder, Shanice’s family have recently been told by her specialists that they have discovered a chromosome that will unfortunately develop into leukaemia.

Shanice urgently needs a Bone Marrow Transplant, but a suitable donor has not been found after a worldwide search. The family has been told that she will need the transplant before the end of the year, and, since a suitable donor is not available, Shanice’s father will be the donor. There is a 50% chance that the Transplant will be successful.

Shanice’s Bone Marrow Transplant has been scheduled for December 2010. The transplant process will require Shanice to undergo Chemotherapy for several weeks prior to the transplant and post transplant will require her to be in isolation for at least a 4-6 week period to reduce the risk of infection and rejection. Shanice will undergo her treatment at Randwick Children’s Hospital and her family will reside in Sydney during this process for a period of at least 3 months. As Shanice’s father is a contractor and won’t be able to work during the transplant process, there will be a significant financial drain on the family. Shanice’s mum works at Medicare Australia where her friends and colleagues are undertaking fundraising efforts to assist the family through this difficult time.

We are seeking your assistance in raising awareness of Shanice’s story and helping us to raise much needed funds for Shanice and her family. Any assistance you can offer would be extremely appreciated, and forever remembered. I hope that you can attend the Christmas Stamp Class on 27 November 2010.

Come along and enjoy an afternoon stamp class of Christmas crafts, door prizes, raffles, craft displays and a delicious afternoon tea to help raise funds for Shanice.

Time: 1 to 4pm

When: Saturday 27 November 2010

Where: Communities @ Work, Community Centre in the Balcony Room,

Cowlishaw Street, GREENWAY

Cost: $70.00 Payment can be made by

Credit Card, Cash or Direct Deposit.

RSVP Places are limited to 45 and must be booked and paid in full no later than
Friday 19 November 2010.

Each participant will receive exclusive products from Stampin Up.

Gifted Stamp Set
Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper (12 double sided pieces of 12 x 12)
a roll of coordinating ribbon & card stock

What you will be making on the day is

4 cards and a matching gift bag
fancy flavor box and 6 gift tags

Please contact Melissa Mulcahy on 02 6124 6215(BH) 0428 102 717(AH) or email me if you wish to book for the stamp class or have further enquiries relating to this event.

I hope to be back soon with the samples of what we will be making soon. If you would like to know what else the committee has be to Shanice's website.... www.help-shanice.com/

Take care

xoxox

Scrapin Mel.

Back again

2010-07-10T12:13:00.002+10:00

These are some of my other creations that i mentioned in my previous post and yes I am back before tonight.....
This card, I cased of splitcoast a while ago and can not remember who it was from, sorry..... the below card uses on of the stamp sets on sale this month from Stampin Up.... pretty cute hey!!!

This card uses the hostess stamp set available in the mini cattie.....

You've gotta love trendy trees below......

This card below, uses the stamp n write markers and glitter on the butterflies.....

Hope this has given you some inspiration. So take care until next time....

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

What have I been upto?

2010-07-10T11:08:00.003+10:00

It has been a while since I last posted....and so much has happened. Convention in Sydney, a weekend away on the farm with Judy and Morris....the kids had so much fun, well we all did actually. I'll post some photos later.

But the last seven to 10 days has been devoted to my youngest Jacob, who has type 1 diabetes. Back in January of this year Jacob took the huge step to try the insulin pump to better manage his diabetes. We have had a few ups and downs along the way but overall the positives out weighted the negatives. He had even put weight on, which is a good thing as he is very thin. Well the last 2 line changes have been a real nightmare, even with numbing cream on to make the cannula insertion pain free, Jacob still refused to have his line changed.

So as always we have respected Jacob's rights to his body and gone back to multiple injections. Maybe with time and support Jacob will decide to try the pump again and overcome his fears, as the flexibility with the pump was awesome.....

My eldest, Courtney performed in the school musical a fortnight ago and how proud was I, all the hard work that she did with rehearsals really paid off, the whole cast were absolutely amazing. Even all the work and personal time that the teachers put in showed....

Now to the fun part, one of my recent creations.....

I'll be back later tonight to post some more.....

So take care

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Convention is almost here!!!!

2010-05-18T06:39:00.005+10:00

I have been so busy, creating for convention. Aren't these so cute. I found this tutorial to make these little top note bags here, http://paperpleasing.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/04/top-note-purse-tutorial.html

The fabric flowers attached to the front of the bag have been made using the bigshot and circle die #2 and a heat gun.

So I wonder which 8 lucky people will receive these as our group swaps......

I have also made 50 of these bag-a-lopes as swaps

And 50 of these pocket die purse too as swaps.....

So in total I have 130 swaps made for convention.....so I can not wait to see what I receive in return for these swaps....

I will show you what I receive from convention when I return.

So until then.....take care

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Just Add Ink Challenge

2010-04-26T17:34:00.002+10:00

I just love VINTAGE and the everlasting memories that it brings....those to cherish of an era gone bye.... So here's my take of vintage for the JAI challenge. This is an absolutely gorgeous photo of my children's great grand parent Kevin and Gladys Mulcahy on their wedding day in the 1930's..... Look at the detail of Nana Glad's wedding gown and veil.

First of all, I dyed the pretties flower with baja breeze ink, let it dry and stamped over the whole flower with French Script in close to cocoa. The clear button has been inked with white staz on and the diamond background stamp (looks like spring) and then threaded some chocolate chip ribbon through the two holes. The lace on the side of the board is from my stash along with most of the buttons except the baja breeze. The chocolate ruffled ribbon is retired ribbon original and the the DSP has been torn, sponged and layered to created an aged looked that ties in with the photo of Nan and Pop.

I have used a dymo gun to type out Mr and Mrs Mulcahy which has been sponged in baja breeze and close to cocoa. The scalloped edge tag behind the photo also has more dymo labels which have our gran parent's full names, so that our children will be able to know a bit more about their family. The love sediment was created using my circuit. Hopefully the rest of my creation is self explanatory otherwise let me know.....

Be sure to pop over to JAI(www.justaddink.blogspot.com/) to check all the other fantastic entries.

Oh, Courtney is still alive and made it to 15 LOL!!!

Recipe:

Retired French Script stamp and Looks like spring, ribbon originals and chocolate chip ribbon, pretties flower, close to cocoa and baja breeze inks, staz on (white), clear button, baja breeze buttons and other buttons from my stash, lace, retired parisian breeze DPS, baja breeze card stock, note die, big shot, small clip board, scallop punch, dymo gun, glue dots, circuit and sponges.

So until next time, take care...

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Just Add Ink Challenge

2010-04-17T20:06:00.006+10:00

Back with another challenge from Just Add Ink, which is also a card for my daughters birthday next week. But then again, she might not make it to her 15th birthday LOL!!! The ATTITUDE and FLOOR ROBE is unbelievable at the moment but I do LOVE her to bits. Apart from the phrase she's going through at the moment, Courtney really is a beautiful young lady and has a lot to offer.

Anyway back to the challenge, be sure to check out the other entries at http://www.justaddink.com/ or even add an entry yourself. I love the colour scheme this week, with kiwi kiss, chocolate chip and barely banana.

I thought I would give the water colour crayons a go. I love the effect and the simplicity of the end result. I coloured the Medallion stamp with chocolate chip, summer sun and old olive crayons. Once I was happy with the colour on the stamp I spritz the stamp lightly with water to make the crayon bleed on the stamp before stamping onto the barely banana card stock.

I used chocolate chip card stock as a matt and a co-ordinating flower brad for the centre of the stamped medallion. Chocolate chip ribbon was used to create the bow before putting together on a kiwi kiss card base.

Well wish Courtney luck over the next week, no I'm only joking and I'll be back with some birthday pics.

So until next time....take care

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Just Add Ink challenge

2010-04-05T17:00:00.004+10:00

Back again with another challenge for Just Add Ink.... http://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2010/04/just-add-ink-11.html so be sure to check out the other entries....

I had another play with my Bigshot and Top Note die and came up with these cute little bags. So far I have made 30 of these as a start for swaps at convention. So if you are there, you may be able to get you hands on.

A close up of the two step bird punch that is available in the new mini catalogue and the gorgeous rich razzleberry card stock that Stampin Up has brought out as a new in colour....

Another angle of the little bag. Hope you like it.

Any way until next time....

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

2010-04-05T15:57:00.005+10:00

Hello Everyone,

Hope you all had a wonderful Easter and enjoyed some yummy chocolates over the weekend. I really had to laugh yesterday, my two children 14 and 11 could not wait for their Easter egg hunt. When it was over they asked if I could hide them again so that they could have another hunt, you would think that at their age they would not be interested but the opposite and could not get enough. Both of my scally waggs relished the moment while I sat back and laughed at the urgency to find all of those eggs hidden in our front garden.

Here is a card that I made for one of my friends using my embossing folders and clear window sheets. I just love the clear cards...

A big thank you to Stampin Up for bring out the Bigshot to Australia and all those dies. I just LOVE them. Here is a card that I made use the scallop circle die, the new vintage vogue clear stamps and cottage wall DS paper. The new rich razzleberry ink is just divine as you can see here.....

I have had so much fun with all the new items available in the new mini Autumn-Winter catalogue, be sure to have a look.

So until next time.....

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Stamps for sale!!!

2010-03-28T16:46:00.003+11:00

Hello everyone, I have had to bite the bullet and clean out my stash!!! So here we go, the list of items for sale and the buyer will also have to pay for postage too...

Unmoumted stamps

Party punch $15 - 6 stamps
So many saying $10 - 3 stamps
Embrace life $25 -5 stamps, current cattie

Used and Mounted stamps

Art of life $10 - 4 stamps
Delight in life $15 - 6 stamps
Fine print $15 - 6 stamps
Much love $15 - 6 stamps
Lots of thoughs $15 - 6 stamps
Friendships blooms $15 - 5 stamps
Sweet serendipity $15 - 9 stamps
Birthday whimsy $15 - 5 stamps
Terrific tags $15 - 6 stamps
Spring solitude bundle $20 - 6 stamps and matching wheel
For a friend $15 - 6 stamps
Time well spent $30 - 12 stamps
Dots and daisy background $15
Nice n easy note $15 - 8 stamps case is broken
Fun and fast notes $25 - 8 stamps, current cattie
Expressive flexible phrases $30 - 56 stamps

I also have a Cuttlebug for sale that is in excellent condition for $80 as I have upgraded to the Big Shot which will be available come April 1 in the Autumn/Winter cattie. (This is now SOLD)

I am happy to answer any question you may have regarding these items, just send me an email at mulcahy@grapevine.com.au and I will be in touch with you that evening.

So until next time take care

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Look what I recieved....

2010-03-14T11:41:00.004+11:00

Isn't this card just the cutest Santa you have ever seen, well this is the Christmas card I received from my good friend Juliana......you can check out her other creation here....http://julianasobsessions.blogspot.com/

I also received this gorgeous mini calendar and card.....

The packaging is sooo cute tooo!

Make sure to visit Juliana's blog and until next time.....

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Just add ink challenge # 8

2010-03-13T20:42:00.008+11:00

Well Christmas has been and gone.....Jacob has had his 11th birthday.....The kids are back at school.....Jacob has his insulin pump and is starting to master all of its functions.....And Easter is just around the corner....

So I have been checking out the Just Add Ink challenges and thought I had better give one a go so here it is a double scrap page ready to put photos on for this years Easter egg hunt....You can also check out the other entries here...... http://www.just-add-ink.blogspot.com/

All products are Stampin Up except the embossing folder that I used to emboss the card stock. I'll re post this just after Easter with the photos of my guys having their egg hunt, even though they are 11 and 14. I have already been reminded or should I say, ask if we are having one this year....it's so funny how things become a family tradition.....well for the past 10 or so years.

Anyway until next time.....

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

More birthday keeper.....

2009-12-05T18:46:00.002+11:00

Here are four more pages of the birthday card keeper that I posted some of last month...

Anyway, until next time, take care

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Birthday Keeper

2009-11-16T18:31:00.005+11:00

Hello, back again with my latest creation, a birthday keeper/calendar as I'm always forgetting someones birthday. So here we go, the first four months.....

All products are from Stampin Up except the rings to hold it all together and the cover which I'll show you later. Let me know what you think and I'll back over the next couple of days to show you the next four months. The pocket cover that I created can store all those cards that we make for loved ones.

So until next time, take care,

oxoxox

Scrapin Mel

Christmas is coming.......

2009-11-12T20:28:00.012+11:00

Hello and apologies for the lack of posts, it sure has been a while since I last posted, as I have had so much going on and not enough time. I won't bore you with the details and hope to post more frequently again and organise some candy for you to win in the near further.

Now down to one of my latest creations. My inspiration came from a recent punch class with Heather. I'll show you more samples later.

To make this card you'll need the 3 heart punch to create the Christmas tree and the small star punch for the star topper. I added some wire and beads to dress my tree and the rest is of the card is made from Stampin Up products.

Pop over to Heather's(http://stampwithheather.typepad.com/stamp_with_heather) {I can never workout the link thing!!!sorry} and check out her punch classes, they are always full of inspiration.

Anyway, until next time take care,

Scrapin Mel

oxoxox

Happy Father's Day

2009-09-06T21:53:00.006+10:00

Just a quick post to show you a Father's Day card that was a make 'n' take at a recent workshop at Jess's place, hi Jess.

Not sure what it is called, but I call it a swing top card as you can see here...

All the colours are in colours except the 'Father' on the swing top which is old olive. We inked up both ends with pacific point and tangerine tango. Then used old olive stampin write marker to create the three colours on the one stamp.

I love the effect created with this card that I will have to give this a go in a Christmas version soon.....

Anyway, until next time, take care

xoxox

Scrapin Mel....

Our gift to you promotion......

2009-09-01T19:59:00.003+10:00

What some free ribbon.....not one roll but two rolls for free when your purchase $100 or more in Stampin Up products during the month of September.....

I will post some creations later today.... I have been so busy lately with the usual that posting has been put on the back burner. And yes I will also send out a schedule of up in coming class to those as promised.

So until later today, take care

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Spring Mini Catalogue

2009-08-01T17:36:00.005+10:00

How much fun have I been having with the latest products released by Stampin Up in their Spring Mini Catalogue.

I have made not 1, but 3 canvases to display on my family room wall with. So here they are:

I have yet to title this one of Jacob, thinking along the lines of my rising little star?

Sorry I have been slack with the posts of late, so much has happened of late. Anyway until next time, take care.....

xoxox

Scrapin Mel.

Bind it all.....

2009-07-06T21:08:00.004+10:00

I could not help myself and had to have a bind it all!!! So I saved and finally purchased one and LOVE IT! They are so much fun and looky here at what you can create.....

A Christmas journal. If your any thing like me, I always end up buying more for one child than the other and even forgetting that I have already brought that person their gift - months ago, trying to get in early....

Then this is for you. A one stop note book that you can keep everything in and guess what, attempt to be organised LOL!!!

So here is a peek at some of the pages for an up in-comming class that I will be running from home....

I have just checked my shipping details on stampin up and am so excited.... I should receive my pre-order for the spring mini cattie which will start August 1.... and how yummy are some of the products.....

So take care and until next time

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Inkspirations colour challenge # 9

2009-07-01T23:00:00.002+10:00

It has been a while since I have completed a challenge and was over at Keesh's and just new straight away what I could do with these colours.

I wanted something bright, fun and playful as kittens are, the way I want to remember our Claws who we lost last week.

Lots of circles have been used to go with the stamp set circle circus. Here is a full shot of the 12 x 12 page of Claws.

The first photo would have to be my most favourite one of Claws, this is how he always slept during the day, just too cute!! I have a matching page with more photos that I intend to finish on the weekend.

So until then, take care

xoxox

Scrapin Mel.....

Inspired by Shelli

2009-07-01T22:46:00.001+10:00

This card has been inspired from Shelli's card that she demonstrated at Convention. I couldn't help myself and purchase this set Friends 24-7 and the co-ordinating Friends roller.....

I have stamped and rolled in Close to Coco and versamarked the flourish ( I think that is was you call it?) before I chalked over the image with pastel. The stamped flowers were also coloured using the pastels and a blender pen. The rest is fairly self explanatory but if you would like further details let me know.

So until next time, take care

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Off the page....

2009-06-29T23:00:00.004+10:00

So much for tomorrow!!!! I'm sorry guys for my inability to go get back to posting the rest of my sneak peek. I had all the good intentions but as of late my plans have been going out the window.

Anyway here you go and yes the guesses were right, a frame to hang on my wall in the hallway.

This framed master piece LOL has been created with the Inspired by Nature set and a recent purchase of a spellbinder set that created the beautiful butterfly. The colours are old olive, pretty in pink, regal rose, whisper white and of course basic black. The background has been embossed with a touch of glitter on the tips of the reeds to add a touch of shimmer in different light. The flowers were coloured on the stamp pad with markers before stamped. I have also used some of the current DS papers too. The live with passion sentiment has also been embossed with black.

The 8 x 10 inch frame I picked up from Go-Lo for a mere $5-00 and the other products used came to less than $5-00 too. There you have it, an off the page project for less than $10.00.

So take care and until next time,

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Sneak Peek!!!

2009-06-26T23:19:00.002+10:00

Hello All,

I thought I would give you a sneak peek of what I will be posting tomorrow.....

Any guesses of what it may be.... let me know,

So until next time and take care,

Scrapin Mel

Good bye Claws!!!

2009-06-26T12:36:00.006+10:00

It is sad today for our family, as our beloved kitten, Claws was found dead this morning in a neighbours front garden.

We had all really grown to the warmth, affection and of course attitude from Claws. He would hide behind a tree or bush and give a huge bear hug/jump out at you when you least expected it. One of his traits.... that even the regular walkers which pasted our house would be waiting for or looking out for him to do his usual stunts of bear hugs as we called them. It was quiet funny to watch.

Claws had even gained the regular attention from my hubby who is not really a cat person with his regular antics. Then our neighbours who thought he was just so cute! as he made himself known with regular visits and leg rubs.

It is a shame that Claws has past on at a young age of almost 7months. The kids have really felt it, especially Jacob as he found Claws this morning after he had died. We really don't know what happened as he looked perfectly normal, no injuries or war wounds were visible. I hope that when Claws died, he was not in any pain.... My darling hubby did the backyard burial and cross this afternoon which was lovely.... we all had a cry and said our goodbyes....

So until next time....

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

New back ground.....

2009-06-15T21:59:00.004+10:00

Well I came across this background from Kez's blog (KB Papercrafts - you'll find on my side bar) that means so much to our family, as Jacob my 10 year old has Juvenile Diabetes also know as Type 1 Diabetes. So let pray that in the very near future that the CURE is found.

It was 12months on 20th of April this year since Jacob was diagnosed. He is so brave, in the fact that he does all of his own injections, 5 every day in total. Then there is all of those finger pricks to measure his BGL's and you know what? He rarely complains and just does it. His specialist his Suzanna, is just wonderful and praises him every three months when we see her, about how brave and grown up he has become with taking all of this on board.

Then to top if off, Jacob just loves hockey. Last year he played in the under 11 ACT side and had a ball. This year he has made it into the training squad for the ACT Public Schools, and after several training sessions he may be chosen to represent the ACT at Newcastle, in August to trial for the Australian Public Schools Representative side. It is just amazing that even if you have an illness and you love something enough that it will not hold you back. Just means that Mum and Dad have to keep working to pay for all these adventures. LOL

I had better give my beautiful daughter a mention about how she is always there when I need a helping hand with her brother that is, not the house work that is classified as a four letter word in her eyes. But hey, she loves her little brother and feels his pain, you can see it every time she watches him have an injection.

It is so funny you know, one minute world war 3 has just broken out, and the next thing they are helping each other, just normal I suppose, you have gotta love it???

These are some of our ups and downs in life, that could be a lot worse than they are and that is my out look on life....

So until next time,

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

OMG!!! AWESOME BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY!!!

2009-06-09T23:10:00.003+10:00

You need to check this out:

http://keepsakesbymelissa.blogspot.com/2009/06/blog-candy-anyone-big-giveaway.html

I have never see an AWESOME AND GENEROUS BLOG CANDY like this before anyway need to visit before Friday 12th June 2009 to be in the running for this:

~ 1 Queen & Co. Bucket of Summer ~ a tin pail full of yummy embellies

~ 5 different Basic Grey Rhinestone Stickers

~ 1 Basic Grey 6x6 Lime Rickey Pad

How's that? What? It's not enough?? Ok, then how about I add this!

A Sizzix BIG Shot Machine!!

And I will also throw in some cutting and embossing templates too!

Here's what you have to do! 1) Just leave a comment here at this post and 2) leave a link on your blog to my giveaway(don't have a blog, just tell me how you will spread the word) I trust you! and for a 2nd chance, become my friend/follower (already my friend, then you have 2 chances already!) I will have my son pick the winner out of a bowl next Friday, June 12th at 3pm est! So Good Luck Everyone!!(this yellow text is copied from Melissa's Blog)

So head over and try your luck,

xoxox

Scrapin Mel....

Let the fairy tale begin.....

2009-06-08T21:56:00.011+10:00

A quick post to let you guys know what I have been doing on the crafty side of things over the last couple of days. A friend had a little girl, Sophie the other day. So me being me, I couldn't help myself and had to make something......

A fairy castle album to store those first couple of weeks memories.....

The front cover with lots of pretties.....

The inside cover.....

The middle pages.....

A place to keep a print of those little hands and tiny feet.....

The back cover of the fairy tale album.....

A shot of the inside of the back cover.....

I was really happy with the keepsake for Sally & Leigh, to celebrate the birth of their first child, little Sophie.

So until next time,

xoxox

Scrapin Mel.....

More Creations to share.....

2009-05-31T16:41:00.002+10:00

Here are my projects from a workshop that I did yesterday at Michelle's (hello ladies). The first card is from the set called inspired by nature and this was the thank you card that I demonstrated and gave to Michelle.

This is the card that the ladies made using the scallop edged punch and lots of folds to create a flower for their card....

This a diaper fold pocket that I used as a door prize with a set of two step stamps inside. Riding hood red ribbon and Bella Rose 6in X 6in was used to make this cute gift pocket.

So until next time.....

xoxox

Scrapin Mel.

Sue's Crotchet Flowers

2009-05-24T21:57:00.005+10:00

Want a bargin? Want something gorgeous to add to a card or scrapbook page???

Then head over to Sue's Scrap n Stamps suesscrapnstamps.blogspot.com. I received my flowers the other day and aren't they gorgeous. Sue has even sourced the cotton for these crotchet flowers to match our colour families.

These sell for around $10.00 per packet plus postage. So what are you waiting for, go to Sue's and grab yourself a bargin. If she hasn't yet posted these on her blog, drop her an email and she will get back to you.

Enjoy and next time I will show you what I have done with my crochet flowers, so until then.....

xoxo

Scrapin Mel.....

Smell the roses!!!!

2009-05-24T21:33:00.003+10:00

I am hoping that come October, our wedding anniversary, I will have our wedding photos all scrapbooked. It has almost been 9 years since Andrew and I finally tie the knot. As you will see over the coming months both of our children were also part of the bridal party.

Here is one of the pages that I have finished, except for the journalling. That will come later.

We were very lucky with the photography, my uncle and step dad took all of the photos, around 300 of them.

Colours used were chocolate chip, baja breeze and whisper white.

There you have it, the first of many more to come. So until next time.....

xoxo

Scrapin Mel....

Convention '09

2009-05-17T17:44:00.008+10:00

I though I would share with you some of the make & takes that we made at convention. The first one is with one of the stamp sets I received at convention called TRENDY TREES and of course I could not help myself and changed the layout a bit.

This also is with the set trendy trees, the more and more I use this set, the more and more it grows on me.

The second set I received is called CIRCUS CIRCLES and just love it. Again me being me, changed the layout around a bit too...

I was sooo lucky to receive some many fantastic swaps to help the inspiration flowing, so if you can see your swap, let me know I would love to here from you.

There are still a few more that need to be posted next time. So until then, take care

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Oh Baby!!!

2009-05-16T16:25:00.002+10:00

Hello all, it seems like it has been yonks since I last blogged. I must try to be more active on the blogging side of things.

Since I posted last, I have been to CONVENTION !!! and had a real blast and met some of my fellow bloggers' in person. Hello Juliana. She is a real down to earth person, her mail boxes are awesome, check them out here http://julianasobsessions.blogspot.com/ .

Thanks to everyone for all the swaps, the amount of effort that some people went to was amazing. I will post some next time, so keep an eye out to see if we swapped!!!

My Mother in-law went to a baby shower today for her god daughter and this is the card that I made for her to give to Sally.

I used a template that I found on splitcoast stampers in the forum section and added five scallops cut off the scallop circle for each sleeve to resemble some frills. The centre of the scallop circle was punched out and attached to the collar of the jump suite along with three brads to look like closures.

I used my embossing folder to add texture to the jump suite and mounted the giraffe with dimensional.

The wild about you giraffe was stamped in so saffron, I then added some brads and highlighted the eyes, horns and tail in close to coco.

So until next time.....

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Happy Easter....

2009-04-12T08:48:00.006+10:00

Happy Easter and a reminder that chocolate is good for your heart, so enjoy!!!

Today is my dear friend Kimmy's birthday today, so last night I delivered her birthday present. She has had it tough lately, so I thought she could do with a pick me up and made her a scrap tin for her room.

I won't go into much detail so here it is.....

A flower on the side of the tin, I used crystal effect to adhere some glass beads to the centre of the hodgepodge label.....

I called the tin scrappy bits....

Side on view.....

Lots of ribbons and embellishments to bring delight. So Kimmy, you can know turf your Milo tin and enjoy your paint can instead and Happy Bday.....

Have a look at Kimmy's blog here http://paper-artsy.blogspot.com/ , she has the most devine creations.....

So until next time,

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Alisa's Challenge

2009-04-11T16:11:00.009+10:00

I have been so busy lately and a bit sleep deprived with the changing of Jacob's diabetes routine to help control his BGL. Hopefully this will help to maintain better control of his diabetes.

Anyway, I thought I would give Alisa's Challenge ago. You can find Alisa's colour challenge here: http://www.alisatilsner.com/blog/?cat=15 . The colours used are Riding Hood Red, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze and Very Vanilla.

I use my embossing folder for the creamy caramel and then rubbed the matching ink over the embossed card stock to highlight the dots. Nestabilities were used for the baja breeze and riding hood red card stock mats. Blooming beauty is the stamp set that I used on very vanilla card stock. A stencil was made that allowed me to stamp the blossom meaning onto the pot base with versamark. I then chalked over the versamark with creamy caramel to highlight the meaning. The effect looks so much better in real than the photo. You should give it a try!

Wide Chocolate Chip ribbon was added on the creamy caramel embossed card stock. Although the photo does not show up very well, there is crystal effect on the flowers that I coloured using blender pens and ink from the riding hood red and baja breeze ink pad bases. The flower pot is raised with foam dots to create 3D effect. I stamped a bee and sediment in chocolate chip ink.

So until next time.....

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Echoes of kindness.....

2009-04-06T06:53:00.002+10:00

A really quick post before I go to work. I had a work shop on the weekend and this is what the girls made using a new stamp set of course, the new in colours and spritzer tool.

A close up of the image....

Have a great day and hope to be back before the weekend. So until then.....

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

A bit of bling!!

2009-03-26T16:52:00.004+11:00

Well, I just couldn't help myself, could I !! Being home gets a it boring after a while, so I thought I would do another entry for Keesh's sketch challenge below before I head back to work tomorrow.

I have turned the sketch on it's side to create my page. I have used retired DS paper, chocolate chip and purely pomegranate card stock. Chocolate chip ribbon, a jumbo eyelet & cropodile, bling and rub ons.

I used a compass to draw the 6in' circle before it was cut out. The small corner punch was used to create the scallop effect around the circle. The scallop, circle and slit punches were also used. The slit punch has been used for the jumbo eyelet as an anchor for a photo. I used foam dots to mat the circle and placed bling around one side to draw attention to the photo, that is when I get around to finding the right one.

A large gem brad was attached to the ribbon and closed off before I stuck the ribbon down. I have always wanted to use rub ons on ribbon and thought I would give it a try.

Here is a close up to show some more of the detail on my page. As I am not really a photographer, I find it hard to get the right angles and let's face it my camera is only a cheapie that I have had for a few years now. Must invest in a good quality one before convention, hey.

So until next time

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Keesh's Challenge # 6

2009-03-24T08:39:00.008+11:00

Back again for another one of Keesh's challenges. They are a little bit addictive and I am really enjoying these. Your should really head over to Keesh's place http://www.makeeshabyl.com.au/index.php/2009/03/20/inkspirations-sketch-challenge-6/ and check out the other masterpieces from other follow bloggers for some inspiration. So here is the challenge.

And this is my attempt

A close up of the flower I created

Had better go and get some rest, as ordered by the doctor. I have been sick lately and was discharged from hospital yesterday. Nothing too serious, just a gall bladder infection. So until next time.....

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Another Challenge

2009-03-18T23:06:00.020+11:00

Hello, back again with another challenge......

I love the colours for this challenge.

I have used the paisley background stamp for this card. I inked up the stamp and then added colour over the top of the ink with the markers. Once I was happy with the areas that I coloured, I lightly sprayed the stamp with water and stamped up. When dry I tore one third off and attached to the card.

Some wide ribbon was used to create the layered bow. The left over card stock from the background stamp was attached to the flap of an envelope and then I scalloped the edge to pretty up.

Recipe: wide certainly celery ribbon; whisper white & not quite navy card stock; river rock ink pad, not quiet navy & certainly celery markers; for you sediment & paisley background stamp.

Guest what I received yesterday? The new catalogues that will be available very soon - April 1. Talk about drool! I wish I could show you guys. There are so many new products and the new stamps are all pre-cut hooray no more cutting.

The new embellishments are to die for, new brads & buttons will be on my wish list for sure. Anyway, until next time.....
xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Inkspirations colour challenge # 5

2009-03-10T21:11:00.013+11:00

I have had a lot of fun completing this challenge. When I make cards I like to also stamp up an envelope so that I am not suddenly looking for an envelope and realise that I have already used them all. So my first pic is of the envelope closed....

I have used a crimper for the bottom 3/4 of the envelope after I stamped on it in real red & blue bayou. The top third has been inked over gently with Soft Sky, scalloped cut edge and some real red ribbon....

The whisper white card stock was stamped in real red & blue bayou, before the card stock was crimped. I use textured soft sky card stock for the base of the card, and added blue bayou card, real red ribbon, hodge podge & gingham red ribbon.....

This pic shows the co-ordinating set together. I was so happy with how they turned out.....

Lastly a close up of the envelope open....

So until next time,

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Winners are Grinners!!!!

2009-03-08T16:45:00.006+11:00

Well I was a bit disappointed that I had lots of visitors from all over the world and only 3 comments for my blog candy.

So on a happier note, the winners of my first ever BLOG CANDY are Kimmy & Juliana. Ladies if you can please email at me mmu61048@bigpond.net.au your postal details and a title that you would like eg: friends, family.....etc for your kit. I know that you will just love your freebie.

I am eagerly wait for your emails so that I can get them out to you ASAP.

So until next time.....

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Blog Candy!!!! Anyone....

2009-03-04T19:02:00.017+11:00

Well it looks like Kimmy & Odette will be getting the candy, unless I get some more entries before this Saturday. I don't think they will mind at all....

Maybe, I should mention that I am happy to post within Australia & Worldwide.......

These kits come with a flat board canvas (a little smaller than an A4 piece of paper) that you get to mount on to and then hang your wall or stand on an easel around your home for everyone to see your handy work (I won't tell them that you got it from me, promise). You also get everything that you see on the canvas already cut to size and stamped out for you to attach to your page. You will only have to cut out your title that I can change for you if you do not want friends or family etc.... The ribbon and hodgepodge also comes with this kit. What a bargin! You may need some crystal effect if you would like to make your 'F' have more dimension like mine.

So lets make my first blog candy a bit more fun and leave some good comments on my previous post to be in the draw to win....It's free.....give it a go..... please!!!!!

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Love something for free????

2009-02-28T00:16:00.021+11:00

This is the first time that I am offering blog candy??? and hope there to be many more.

Depending on my response to this post from all you surfies out there, I may have just have to offer 2 kits instead of 1.

As these are leftovers from a class, scabby aren't I, lol.... I would like your opinion on what you think and whether you would like to see some more kits that I have to sell at a reasonable price.

Most of the kits would be off the page items, this is my favourite. Why make something that your have put your heart & soul into and store it in an album. I love to display my creations around the house as you can see below.

Anyway back to the CANDY, leave me a comment and I shall let my darling ferrals, opps I mean children choose a winner or two. So lots of crawling is what I need to hear, no only joking. Just give me your honest opinions before next Saturday, March 8 and I shall announce the winner or winners next Saturday evening.

Best of luck,

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

What a challenge!!!!

2009-02-19T13:21:00.019+11:00

I thought that I might give Keesh's Challenge #4 a go. I will have to learn how to link her challenge to this. So this is what I have come up with, an 8 x 8 page and little gift bag......

I have used an old photo (Courtney is second from left) that was given to me from one of Courtney's Yr 5/6 teachers from a Wakakirri performance. I think that I had as much fun helping with the props, costumes and makeup as all the children that performed did. They came third and won other prizes too that were given out throughout the night.

I used bashful blue, barely banana, whisper white card stock, spring showers designer paper and co-ordinating stamp set, looks like spring(bush fire appeal set), brocade blue wide ribbon, clear square button that I inked on and rich regal brads.

I was on such a roll, I though I should do another one. So here it is.....

These little bags are so quick and easy to do. All you need is an envelope and the large tag punch to create this, oh and the scallop punch if you like. Then decorate as desired. I might have to try a tutorial later with the directions.

Hope you like my challenge entries. I will have to try some more soon.

Until next time......

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Who has the life.....

2009-02-10T22:09:00.006+11:00

Check out Claws, if only I could sleep anywhere,

anyhow

or anytime.....

A little bit crabbie....

2009-02-10T21:21:00.008+11:00

I just think this crab is so cute and thought how versatile this set really is. He can be used for birthdays, Christmas or even for a scrapbook page at the beach. I must do a page with a beach theme. So stay tuned and see what else I can come up with.

I layered the party hat and put some dimensional magic on the party hat and crabs eyes....

The finished product..... A little bit crabbie hey, lol....

Just a quick message to say that, I am so proud to be an Australian....all the generosity from everyone has really touched my heart. Even on my own home front, my 10 year old son has still got $60.00 left from his birthday money last month and wants to give $50.00 of it to the bush fire appeals. God love him. All the good that has come out of these traumatic times, still keeps putting a happiness tear in my eye. My thoughts and prayers go out to both the flood and fire victims.

So until next time.....

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Scrapin again

2009-02-09T15:32:00.013+11:00

Hello, I have finally got around to posting this scrapbooking page that I spoke about last month. This photo has so much meaning to me and he looks so grown up. We almost lost Jacob, he had been out of hospital for only 2 or 3 days after being very sick from diabetes.

I am really happy with the chalking effect on the page.

A few lines of pen and some buttons to finish off a quick and simple page.

So until next time.....

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Always on my mind and forever in my heart.....

2009-02-01T21:38:00.013+11:00

Well with valentines Day coming upon us fast, I thought I would create a card for my Hubby early, so that all I have to do is find the perfect gift....I know what he would want but that is another story I don't think I should go into.

I used the Always set from the spring catalogue, I love it so much that I hope it is carried over into the new catalogue which is released in April. My fingers are crossed but will have to wait and see.

The products that I used are, mellow moss, whisper white and perfect plum card stock. The perfect plum card stock was stamped with co-ordinating ink along the bottom. The sediment is embossed in white and I tied some bashful blue taffeta ribbon to the inside of the card.

Bashful blue, mellow moss and perfect plum stampin write markers were used to create the multi coloured heart that I have cut out and attached to the card.

I must post Jacob's page next time I am on. So until then.....

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Live your dream.......

2009-01-25T11:23:00.006+11:00

Just a quick post.....

I just love this photo of Courtney but then again it is a bit scary that my little girl is growing up fast. I will just have to keep the doors locked.....LOL, good luck as my mum says.

I used more of the afternoon tea paper, a 12 x 12 piece of textured wild wasabi, matching ink and striped grosgrain ribbon. Layered the oval punches and a styled silver brad from the new hodgepodge hardware and attached to the photo mat which is also textured in basic black.

After stamping random flowers and butterflies I added a bit of glitter to the centre of the flowers and buttlerflies, some are cutout and stamped directly onto the cardstock.

Well I am going now to do a layout of Jacob so that I can put these up on my family room wall to admire. Oh I also forgot I did not take these photos. We had our family photo done last year by Snowgum Studio just outside of Canberra. Leonie does beautiful photos, check out her website, www.snowgumstudio.com.au.

So until next time.....

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

All bagged up........

2009-01-24T20:25:00.027+11:00

I have had so much fun putting this cute little handbag together. It is cased from Jan Tink's blog and she has so much more that I will be trying out from her blog.

The new carousel notes from the mini summer catalogue have so much use, not only for cards but off the page projects as well. I have also used chocolate chip taffeta ribbon for the handle and stitching through the carousel flap to give the handbag album more dimension. The crop a dile was very useful with getting all the holes evenly spaced around the carousel note. I also used the yummy 'Afternoon Tea' designer series paper throughout the album with chocolate chip and in colour papers that co-ordinate with this range of papers too.

Here is the inside of the album.....

Isn't she just BEAUTIFUL, those blue eyes and dimples, they get me every time she does the crawling or sweet talking thing to get her own way.

This is the centre fold of the handbag, I am yet to journal on it as I am not sure if I am going to give this as gift or keep it for myself.

This is my other darling, he has such a caring and gentle nature for everyone and loves lots of cuddles. The little title of dream big suites him to a tee as he always comes out with the most beautiful things.

Here is one of the carousel notes with both Courtney and Jacob together.....I love this moment as it usually doesn't happen very often...."boy germs" is the usual remark I receive...

And here is my darling hubby, Andrew and I.....

The altered carousel notes slide behind the pages that have been attached to the envelopes.....

Had better go and do the dishes, so until next time, hopefully tomorrow with a page layout......

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

How Busy have I been.................

2009-01-23T18:19:00.012+11:00

Well I have been ran off my feet lately and can not wait until everything returns to normal but what's normal???

I think I am feeling it because of the relaxing holiday I had at Christmas, I was very spoilt.

So what has been happening in my life lately.....

I started a new position at work and love it....

Our beloved malamute 'Sasha' got out because Jacob left the gate open and he tackled her. In the process, put his top tooth through his bottom lip.... as she was heading up the driveway.....

Two days after the dog incident, Jacob's lip became infected and his BGL's went through the roof (22.4). We had two trips to the Doctors and some antibiotics on the second visit as the infection was not clearing up.....

Adopted a cute kitten we named 'Claws', he is almost 7 weeks now and doesn't he have the life....

Jacob had his 10th birthday last Friday.....

Mum and Dad came from Griffith last weekend for Jacob's birthday.....

I held the screen door open with my heal for Claws to come out the front with me and when I went to move my foot, the door some how ripped my heal open, blood everywhere. The piece of skin that I removed from the door was a bit gross but I'm on the mend now.....

Anyway, things could be worse and it's the long weekend yeah!!!! I will be back with some of my latest creations over the weekend, so until then....

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Embrace Life.....everyday!

2009-01-07T21:34:00.008+11:00

I think this stamps set is so yummy that when I return it to it's rightful owner(maybe not lol), my up line Kim( http://paper-artsy.blogspot.com/), I will have to buy one for myself.

I used the embrace life stamp set, in colour ribbon and ink, aqua pen to water colour the flowers from the lid of the ink pad, river rock and confetti card stock, ginger blossoms designer paper and a w/white envelope. Oh and I almost forgot from my stash, a love heart brad for the cutout flower.

All of the products are the same except I used ruby red ink.

Well I have left my blogging a bit late tonight and had better get to bed as I have a meeting at work in the morning. So nite nite and will chat soon.....

Scrapin Mel

What a lovely holiday

2009-01-05T22:53:00.011+11:00

Hello fellow bloggers, I'm back from holidays and ready to face another year or at least I feel re-freshed anyway lol!!. I have posted some of our holiday pics to show you guys what a great place the Upper Murray Holiday Resort is, You should check out their website at www.umhr.com.au , the only thing I recommend is that you pack all of you own food etc as the local corner stores are a bit on the expensive side when you are use to shopping for groceries in a city, apart from that it was just so enjoyable and hope to go back next Christmas - fingers crossed....

This was the view that we woke up to every morning.....

This is the Murray River at Walwa (5mins drive from our cabin) where the kids went swimming and fishing......

A Crimson Rosella about 2 meters away from the front of our cabin.....

A little Blue Wren that I literately chased all day to get the best photo, oh how I could of brought him home. He had a beautiful song that he sang.......

The same little wren.....

These would have to be my favourite, absolutely beautiful, King Parrots. I was able to get so close, about 1 meter away and every morning and afternoon they came in to feed. This one was of a male......

This was of a female King Parrot.....

This was of mum and her babies.....

A close up of Mr Blue Wren.....

And he he is again.....

As you can see I love our native birds. If you wish to see them in more detail just double click on the photo. I hope to be back tomorrow with some cards so until then......

Scrapin Mel

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year........

2008-12-21T13:03:00.007+11:00

Well this will be my last post until early Jan 2009, as I will be on holidays with my family. Can't wait, only 3 more days of work left and then relaxation as the crazy season draw to an end. So have yourself a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Here are two cards that I have made for family;

I saw on splitcoast stampers a wonderful idea to stamp onto tiles. So off I went to a local tile shop and purchased some stone tiles to stamp on with stazon and then colour in the image with stampin write markers. To finish off, I sealed each tile with a spray on sealant and there you have it, a coaster, table cloth weight or even a something to hang on the wall. The first one is for my wonderful friend and up line, Kim as she love nativities.

This design was for the Jacob's teacher and the wonderful ladies in the front office who took care of Jacob throughout the year, with monitoring his blood sugars, supervising his injections and helping him when he had numerous hypos/hyper etc... whilst at school (Jacob was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes (type 1) on the 20th of April this year);

This design was for my wonderful and very supportive friends, that I could not have made it through the year without them. The photo does not show up very clear, but I have stamped French script onto the background to add more dimension;

Last of all is a Star album that I ran as a class and I must say myself that the embossed photo mats really bring it to life. I just love my cuttlebug and folders, if you don't have one get one!!!

Until next time,

xoxox

Scrapin Mel

A little bit of Christmas........

2008-12-15T20:31:00.006+11:00

Hello again, well I am going to be a bit slack and just show you some of my latest creations, two Christmas cards

and the front of my 6 x 6 inch tag album. This was made with new papers and stamps from the mini summer catalogue.

Until next time xoxox.........

Scrapin Mel

I Forgot!!!

2008-12-10T22:34:00.002+11:00

I forgot to mention that you can click on the pictures to see a more detailed look at my crafts, so please do and let me know what you think.

Bye for know......

I've been very busy!!!

2008-12-10T21:37:00.002+11:00

I have been so busy with planning and of course participating in festive activities and Jacob's end of year concert, making costumes for him to wear. He played two parts in his school plays; a farmer in one and then a goose in another. What a great performance he did, I was so proud of him. So that is what I have been up to for the last week apart from the usual of going to work. Oh, I forgot, the concert was fantastic and the praise that the children got from their teachers was absolutely gold. A big thank you to all their hard work over the year.

Back to scrapin, when I have a Stampin Up workshop I take along my scrap bin. It is so useful for carrying supplies and then for make'n'takes, to help keep the cleaning up quick and easy as everyone seems to put their off cuts or scraps in the bin. When it is not out and about with me, I have it hanging in my scrap room for me to use.

Here are a few cards that I made using my cuttlebug to emboss with and add texture to these 3x3 cards.

Until next time xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Christmas class....

2008-11-30T19:01:00.000+11:00

Here are some photos of a class that I did recently. All the girls could not believe how easy the projects were. If you are interested in a kit, let me know by sending me an email at mmu61048@bigpond.net.au and I will get back to you. Enjoy having a look at some of the projects that were made.

I just love clear cards, although they look so much better in real life. We used the Scribble This stamp set with stazon in jet black, real red and old olive inks, markers and card stock. Whisper white card stock to write on and always artichoke ribbon for the bow. To finish off, a large gold brad for the layered flowers and a stamped envelope to match.

This card is so pretty with the pearl beads glued on with crystal effects. Again we used stazon jet black and close to cocoa inks. Chocolate chip, close to cocoa and very vanilla card stock, cream organdy ribbon tied in a bow. I also used my cuttlebug, embossing folder and nestabilities.

This is a meander album that I found on splitcoast stampers and dressed it up with some ribbon, tags that pull out, dashing paper, co-ordinating card stock and hodgepodge hardware to finish off the belly band. The large oval, large circle and designer label punches were also used. The splitcoast stampers version has coasters as covers, but I played around a bit and found a way to make this cute 3in X 3in album without them. Would you believe, 1 piece of 12 X 12 card stock to make this album and some leftovers for the tags and belly band. There are also tags that pull out on some off the side pages as well. I should of added a photo to show you but never mind.

Well, had better get busy on putting in some photos of the family and make a box for the album so it is ready for Christmas. Another prezzie covered but many more to go!!!

Until next time xoxox

Scrapin Mel

Their first Christmas together

2008-11-27T18:44:00.000+11:00

This would have to be one of my most adored photos of Courtney and Jacob together for their first Christmas shoot. I love it so much, that I had to hanging it on the wall for everyone to see. If only they could stay this cute forever. It always puts a smile on my face when I think back to all those Christmas mornings or should I say dawns, that Andrew and myself were woken up after not getting to bed late, for you know why reasons, to see the excitement on their little faces that Santa has been. I don't think I can wait for Christmas this year, it is always so much fun Christmas morning even if the sun has not come up yet.

I though that I should share with you a make and take I did a few weeks ago for a Stampin Up workshop. I used whisper white, real red and old olive card stock, real red and old olive ink and an old olive brad to finish off. Very quick and easy.

Until next time xoxox....

Scrapin Mel

Don't forget Christmas is almost here!!!!

2008-11-26T18:46:00.000+11:00

I just love these papers from the Dashing range, they go so well with real red and old olive card stock.

A square metal edge tag with a centre of old olive double sided paper from the designer series was added to tag and then crossed stitched to the corner of the photo mat. Some stamped and cutout layered flowers with mini brads(Queen and Co.) to resemble poinsettias for the Christmas themed 12 x 12 pages. I added some bling(rhinestone brads) on a pull out journaling tag.

Some always artichoke ribbon on the stamped image from the Season of Joy set that was coloured with the real red and old olive stampin markers.

Lets hope that I break my habit for making pages and not putting any photos on them. Help remind me in the New Year as I should have lots of photos from our Christmas holiday this year.

Until next time xoxo.......

Scrapin Mel

Hello and Welcome

2008-11-19T06:29:00.000+11:00

Hello and welcome to my blog. I hope to be able to share my love of crafts with you. I am very new to all this blogging thing and over the next couple of days I will leave some post with pictures to show you what I have been upto, that is if I work out how to do it. Anyway until then,

oxox

Scrapin Mel