Guest designing for Scraphappykat

I'm honored to be the Guest Designer for Scraphappykat . Kathie sent me the most gorgeous collection of goodies from the new Glitz Design "Pretty In Pink" collection, you can see it HERE.  I love the quality of their papers which is really sturdy, and punches beautifully.
Here's one of the layout's I've created...

I embossed the Twiddleybitz Chipboard which can be found here.

A cute trick is to twist the flower stems around an awl or skewer to create a vine effect.

Another trick is to cut the rose ribbon into individual blooms.  I used the Layered Stickers and cardstock stickers for journaling, and one of the Giant Rhinestones as an embellishment.

I layered the "Pretty In Pink" Whatnots behind my photos, and cut some doilies from the AC cardstock which you can find here.

I'm also entering this in the Southern Girls Challenge which is to use die-cuts/punches.  I've used a QuicKutz die for my doilies, and a Tim Holtz die for the rosettes.  I also punched a strip of paper with a Martha Stewart punch.

Thanks for looking, I'll be back soon with some more creations.

Happy Scrapping,
Tina

New challenges at Scrapping Outback

Hi there,
Wow, the past couple of months have been so busy.  Our fundraiser went well, lots of ladies turned up to support the event and enjoyed the classes, free demos, and yummy food.   Nearly everyone was a winner, thanks to the generous donations of lucky door prizes, and raffles.  We hope to hold another one next year to raise more money for "chicks in pink'.
I want to share with you my latest creations for the challenges at Scrapping Outback. 
This month my DT assignment was to create a sketch and layout for the Sketch Challenge.   Here's what I came up with....

 And here's my layout....

You can buy the chipboard here http://www.scrappingoutback.com.au/shop/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=lets+dance

The very talented Alicia Barry has set the White With A Twist colour challenge so make sure you check out her layout.  We had to use white with twist of brown, khaki, and pale pink.  Here's my example for it...

And the Words Or Whatever chippy can be found here


Make sure you go and check out the examples by the other Design Team members, and don't forget to enter the challenges!  Remember that challenge participants receive $$$$ to spend at Scrapping Outback, how cool is that!

I'm on a DT, and doing a fundraiser!

My first exciting bit of news is I'm on the Scrapping Outback Design Team!  This has been one of my favorite online forum//stores for a long time.  The best bit is they specialize in chipboard, which is one of my favorite things to play with.  The DT are very talented, so I feel rather honored to be part of the team.

I received this gorgeous Mini-kit  to play with which you can purchase here (& it's 10% off at present), and I've done a tutorial on how I altered the chipboard and how to make the flowers. Here's a sneak peak. 

If your looking for some inspiration check out the White with a Twist challenge, Sketch Challenge, or check out the Products and Techniques section for lots of "How To's".  As an added bonus all entries into the Scrapping Outback challenges win $2 (Scrapping Outback dollars) to use in their online store.

My next super-cool bit of news is I had a layout picked up for publication in Scrapbooking Memories Magazine (just a little bit excited!).

And for those of you living in South East Queensland, I am helping organise a scrapbooking day fundraiser for "chicks in pink".   Through the Mater Foundation, "chicks in pink" offer support services for breast cancer patients.  I lost both my Mum and my aunt to breast cancer so this is a cause very close to my heart.

"chicks in pink" Scrapbooking Day Fundraiser

When
17th March 2012, 9:00am to 10:00pm

Where
Parklands College, Hillcrest Road, Park Ridge, Queensland

Description
A full day of scrapbooking (& cardmaking) in aid of supporting chicks in pink, a program of Mater Foundation, including numerous demonstrations and classes, with a variety of lucky prize draws. Participants will be provided with lunch and snacks throughout the day, a coffee van will be available for the purchase of drinks and a gold coin donation sausage sizzle available in the evening.
Cost: $25 for the day including lunch and snacks.
Scrapbooking and cardmaking classes run throughout the day (additional cost).
Raffle on the day: Bigshot & 2 dies

Lucky draw prizes include scrap supplies, vouchers, perfume and much , much more.
Some sponsors will have products for sale on the day, including Intimo (available for fittings) and Avon.

Event Gold Sponsors: Greenbank Scrapbook Shop, Chicks in Pink, Mater Foundation, Printblocks, and Kutalicious.
Silver and Bronze sponsorship opportunities exist for interested businesses.

There will be an auction of pieces created by Australian and international scrapbooking and mixed media artists.

For more information, bookings or to sponsor the event contact Lisa at Greenbank Scrapbook Shop on 3200 1832

And here's a couple of sneak peaks of what I've been working on.

Five Favourites

Hi everyone, thought I'd share five of my favorite  layouts using chipboard.  As you probably know, if you've read my rantings before, I love the versatility of chipboard.

I love how this layout turned out.  I started with plain white cardstock, stamped, and heat embossed it before spraying with GlimmerMists.

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 I coloured the Words Or Whatever starfish and  title using Smooch Inks and accented it with Dimensional Magic.

A close-up of the WOW title.  I used Radiant Rains daubers, and Lindy's Stamp Gang sprays to colour it. The colour has darkened the words I accented with Dimensional Magic.

 I've used Words Or Whatever chipboard title and wings, and a heart cut using a Sizzix die.

 More Words Or Whatever chipboard on this layout

 The title was coated with Dimensional Magic.

 And my latest creation!  I had a ball creating lots of texture, and grunging it up.

I'll show you pics from lots of angles , to show the colours and texture.

The title is from WOW, and I used Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst sprays and Magicals. 

I hope I've inspired you to go create something.

Happy scrapping,

Tina