Scrap Map @CCW

Wow another month has gone by but at least we are having some nice weather, we have really enjoyed being able to play outside and have some fun in the sun. Hope you have too.

Anyway its the first Saturday of the month and there is another chance to win over at Creative Craft World with a brand new scrap map.

Pop across to the blog here and take part.

My LO features the hugely popular hexagons at the moment, I used the MME Be Happy papers and cut up some of the hexagons and ended up with this.

This is one of the first pictures taken of our second daughter Daisy, she was tiny at 5lb 8oz but is definatly making up for it now.

This is a close up of the hexagons to the side of the picture, I used the lined hexagon on the sheet as my journalling tag. It was much easier then doing my own as it was already the right shape and size.

A little bit of bling to the one side of the picture, the gorgeous wood flower is from one of my good friends and I love them, so keep an eye out for more on future LO's.

A close up of the picture. These really were special moments and I will cherish them forever.

Thank you for taking the time to come and look.

I would like to enter this into the Scrapology Challenge - H is for hexagons

Lou x

Scrapping again...

Well I have managed to do a couple of little crafty bits recently, some decorations for some jubilee cupcakes, will post these when made and decorated the cakes.

I have also managed a LO, I got my inspiration from the Scrap365 blog so will enter it into their monthly challenge which can be found here

I have used the gorgeous MME Hoowdy Doody collection, I have been lovingly looking at the pins and buttons of this collection for weeks but finally took the plunge and got them. They can be found here at Creative Craft World.

This picture shows the embellishments and little banners I have used to decorate the one side of the pictures. It also shows that I have stitched each of the buttons onto the LO, I have used white thread so a bit hard to see on the main picture.

Here I have shown the use of the Martha Stewart punch to create the frilly look along the bottom of the patterned papers. This is my favourite punch at the moment, have only had it a couple of weeks but used it quite alot.

Then finally the picture of the banners on the other side of the pictures.

Thank you for looking and will try scrap and post more soon.

Lou x

Scrap365 Challenge

Well I needed some inspiration to get my scrapping mojo going again, it seems to disappear alot these days and am always struggling to get through the huge pile of photos from the past few years.

Then I discovered the Scrap365 challenges and thought I would give it a go, I don't really go into entering challenges and things but hey I need to get my scrapping mojo back once and for all.

I used the April Kit from Creative Craft World, which is available here

I decided to scrap some of my favourite pictures of my daughter Poppy, this was last year and she was picking and eating the grapes off the vine. It is the first time using my new camera which I had for my birthday so this must be late September.

The Challenge blog can be found here and I would like to enter it into the May challenge.

 

 Thank you for taking the time to come and look at my work. 

Lou x

May Scrap Map @ CCW

Wow where's the time going, its time for another scrap map over at Creative Craft World, the challenge can be found here on the challenge blog.

I really struggled with the scrap map this month as the creative juices just arent flowing and I can't seem to make anything that I like, even though spent a whole day at a crop still didn't do that well.

Anyway when I got the EP this and that collection pack available from CCW, and saw the camera paper I knew I had some perfect pictures to scrap with, however still not sure I like the LO so might be some tweaking going on with it when I can get things moving abit better mojo wise.

Thank you for looking

Lou x

April Scrap Map @ CCW

Today launches another scrap map over at Creative Craft World, pop across to the challenge blog here for a look at the scrap map.

I have a huge stash of photo's to scrap and found it hard to decide which photo's to even scrap but after much deliberation I chose some pictures of our family trip to Peppa Pig World last June. Poppy loved it and the pictures we have bring back such lovely memories.

The LO isn't completely finished as I have really struggled with finding the right embellishments to go on it, so am open to any suggestions you may have to finish it off.

Thank you for taking the time to pop by my blog, hope you all have a lovely easter....hope the easter bunny visits you all ... don't eat too much chocolate :)

Valentines Card

Happy Valentines Day everyone, just a flying post today but thought I would share with you my valentines card which I have used the January Mini Kit for which can be found instore here

Supplies:

• CCW Jan Mini Kit
• Kraft cardstock
• Black Bazzill
• Black Journalling Pen
• Black Grosgain Ribbon
• Heart Diamonte Ribbon Slider
• Red Alphabet
• Adhesive Pearls
• Black Brads

I will try and post some pictures of my cupcake decorations later.

Hope you all have a lovely day.

Lou x

January Scrap Map @ CCW

Well today the team over at Creative Craft World are launching this month's scrap map and I didn't think I would be able to take part what with baby being due on 28th december. I knew what picture I wanted to scrap at the beginning of december but not having it until baby arrived I worked on all the background and things beforehand so that all I would need to do is add the picture once I had it.

Anyway here is the map:

The LO has been sat patiently waiting for the picture since 4th December so am really pleased to be able to do the scrap map and show it off to you.










Here is my take on the LO:

I have tried to keep to the scrap map but give it my own twist and to be honest I have loved doing it. Now just to find the time to keep up with scrapping.

I know the picture isn't perfect but it is so special to me as it is the very first picture of my two princesses together the day after Daisy's birth and caught quickly with my phone. Here is the picture so you can see it properly.

I have used scraps left over from the Echo Park Be Mine collection pack from last valentines day, I have used these collection pack loads and there is still enough left over to make at least another LO and card, I just find scrapping with these papers so easy as they compliment each other so well.

I love the journalling cards you get within the kits and thought this one suited the picture perfectly. I cannot begin to tell you how much love I feel for my girls but the way Poppy is with Daisy just melts my heart she is so good with her, I couldn't ask for anything more.

Thats it for january scrap map, hope you pop across and enter as we would love to see what you come up with for it.

I would like to enter this into the XOXO Girls One Challenge, I was inspired by Khristen with the family theme of siblings.

How it fits the One Challenge:

• One Collection - Echo Park Be Mine
• One Prima Crystal Swirl
• One Word as Title - Love
• One Journalling Card
• One Ink pad to edge all papers
• Daisy is One day old

See you again soon and thank you for looking.

Lou x

Easter...

Wow another week has gone by and of course another scrap map at CCW. this time the theme is easter so anything eastery will fit this challenge.

The scrap map can be found over here at the CCW challenge blog

My take on the scrap map is:









This is a picture of Poppy's first easter and as she is wearing purple easter bunny ears I have used the yellow and purple to co-ordinate with the theme. I have even got the sewing machine on this LO too.

Hope you like it

Lou x

Scrap Map Saturday

Wow where has that last week gone? Can you believe we are already in March? A third of the way through the year already! Anyway enough scaring you with how fast the time has gone, today launches another Scrap Map Saturday over at Creative Craft World. It is Sue's turn to provide you with a sketch and the theme is circles, so to send your scrapping into a spin pop across here to take a peek at the sketch. This is my take on the sketch: I have used:

• Backing - Bazzill Glass Slipper
• Blue Circles - Bazzill Sea Salt
• Patterned Circles - Echo Park Sweet Summertime Borders
• Versamark small silver ink pad for inking edges
• Smirk for him alphabet
• Quick Glue Pen

All are available from the store so pop across here for a peek.

Scrap Map Saturday

Wow another Saturday has arrived and over at Creative Craft World challenge blog is our new challenge for you. Sue has designed a wonderful LO for you to work with so pop across and join in and you could be in with a chance of winning a months GDT slot. My take on the LO is:

Thank you for taking the time to look at my work I really appreciate any comments on my work. Lou x

New Card Challenge

Wow...you all seemed to love the card challenge Oona set over on the challenge blog, pop across to find out who won - there were some amazing entries - thank you so much. So today Sarah A launches another card challenge over on the challenge blog, the theme is cute and cuddly and is sponsored by the wonderful digi images from whimsie doodles, you can visit their store here Don't forget to use the code CCW10 to get 10% off any order from them, this is an offer especially for Creative Craft World fans :) Anyway back to the challenge, this is my card and I have used one of the valentinies However making this card has made me realise I need to invest in some nestabilities as my circles arent that good at the moment. Good luck in the challenge and thank you for taking the time to look at my work.

New Start Over at CCW...

Why not join in with us over at CCW for our brand new challenge for 2011 and you can be in with a chance of winning a voucher to spend instore. The theme is New Year Resolutions and anything goes. My DT Creation: My new years resolution is to be more active and get fit, it will also help to loose a little bit of weight but hopefully this will be one resolution I can stick too. Good luck to you all if you are doing the same as me heres hoping 2011 is a good one for you all I would like to enter this into the following challenges: Creative Craft: New Years Resolutions Lou x

Christmas Is coming - 53 sleeps to go...

Today is my turn to show off my project for the Creative Craft World Christmas Countdown, all details and all projects will be showcased here on the blog so make sure you pop across everyday to see what is on offer. Click on the Door Hanger Page at the top of the blog for full details of how to make your own.

We would love to see what you make so leave a link on the CCW Blog to show us your creations...oh and leave a comment here too if you have time :)

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas Lou xx I would like to enter this into the top tip tuesday christmas challenge

Lou's Autumn Challenge...

Today it is down the me...

Lou (aka The Boss) to set you your challenge. So here goes: My theme is : AUTUMN

Project Requirements for challenge: 1. Produce a project which shows what autumn means to you, that can be anything from a harvest festival at your children's school, carving a pumpkin, change in leaves or walking through the leaves that have fallen when you can hear that lovely rustle underfoot. 2. Use reds, oranges, yellows, browns & greens. 3. There MUST be journalling on your project.

Challenge Rules:

1. You must post project on your blog with the title 'Lou's Autumn Challenge'

2. Must be a new project.

3. Link back to the CCW challenge within your blog post. 4. Link to your post and NOT your general blog please. 5. Leave a comment on our challenge post after entering. 6. Your entry can be submitted into 5 other challenges. Any entered into more then this will be ineligible. ONLY people who have followed all of these rules will be eligible to win our prize. All entries are to be in by midnight on SUNDAY 26th SEPTEMBER 2010 So ready to enter? Pop across to the Challenge blog here and enter.

My entry:

All stash used can be found at Creative Craft World and the digi image is 'pumpkin magic'

New Challenge at CCW...

this fortnight's challenge is set by Sarah

Sarah has gone with Celebrations with the following rules:

1. Image - stamped, digi or photograph
2. 3 flowers
3. 1 ribbon
4. 2 different papers or cardstock

Once complete upload to your blog and title your post 'CCW Celebration Challenge' Link to that post on your blog and not your general blog please Link back to our challenge blog within your post and please leave a comment once you have entered. Only people who have followed these rules will be entered into the draw to win the challenge. OUR SPONSOR This fortnight we are spoiling you as we have 2 sponsors Stitchy bear Stamps & Inspire Me Papers THE PRIZE 3 Images of your choice from Stitchy Bear Stamps & Luxury Occasions Box (RRP £30) All entries must be in by Midnight on Sunday 5th September This is my DT work for the challenge: I chose halloween as I love the mystery and the dressing up. The carved pumpkin on the windowsill glowing in the night & I love carving pumpkins. So are you ready to enter now? Just follow the link here. Good Luck Lou x

Almost Finished...

My final LO from today isn't quite finished yet but I thought I would share it with you anyway. I would like to put some journalling on it as this is a very special memory from my pregnancy and I want to copy some of the feelings I had at this moment from my diary so that when Poppy reads it when she is older she can understand how amazing it was and how much I loved her even then. 4D Scan: At 32 weeks we had a 4D scan, and this was the most amazing thing I had ever seen, to see the features of our little baby was breath taking. We could see she had a little button nose - so definatly not taking after her Daddy! She sat with her one arm/hand up by her face and the other was just under her chin as though her head was resting on it. You can see in all the pictures. When she was born this was how she slept too, her left hand was always up by her face. I couldn't believe how clear the scan was and am absolutely delighted we had one. Materials Used: Paper & Cardstock - Bazzill Basics - Quicksand Echo Park - Life Is Good Collection Pack Embellishments - Prima E Line Crystals We R Memory Keepers Eyelets & Snaps - Baby Girl Flowers - selection from stash American Crafts Glitter Thickers

20 Week Scan...

...well the crafting has continued and I have managed to finish another LO, this time it is the scan picture from our 20 week scan, this is where we found out our little 'Pip' was infact a 'Poppy'....this secret was very hard to keep from people but we managed it with only a few family members knowing that we were having a girl. It is so amazing seeing this little person on scan which is growing inside you. Anyway this is the LO I have created for this: Being a midwife I am normally on the other side of things and have experienced scans from watching on screen at someone else's but the love and emotion I felt when I saw my little baby was incredible and scrapping these pictures just brings back so many memories and the occasional tear. I find it sad I'm not pregnant anymore but I love having Poppy. Materials Used: Paper & Cardstock- Bazzill Basics - Sea Salt Echo Park A Walk In the Park - Sunshine Embellishments - Prima E Line Crystals, We R Memory Keepers - Eyelets & Snaps - Baby Girl Flowers - Mix from own stash coloured with promarkers Wording - Doodlebug Loopy Love

Tender Moments...

Well after 8 months of having Poppy I have finally managed to get around to scrapping some pictures, after seeing some LO's by some very talented people it gave me the kick up the bum I needed to get the crafting bug again....I haven't touched anything crafty in nearly 9 months...well my time was taken up with looking after a certain someone! Anyway here are my efforts: This is a double paged LO and they are mirror images to a certain extent.

Tender Moments

These are the very first pictures taken of Poppy and I just after she was born. It was such an amazing feeling holding her for the very first time, looking back at these pictures reminds me of that moment.

Precious Memories

These are taken a little later after Poppy had been cleaned and rewrapped. I just couldn't stop staring at this beautiful little girl which had been given to me. Words cannot describe the happiness of these moments. Materials Used: Background Cardstock - Bazzill Bling - String Of Pearls Pink Background Paper - Echo Park Life Is Good Collection Pack Ink Pad - Versa Magic Dew Drop - Malted Mauve Embellishments - Prima E Line Crystals Prima Symphony Blend - Amoroso Pink Heart punch Wording - American Crafts Thickers Everything apart from the versa magic dew drop ink was from Creative Craft World.

New Challenge at CCW...

...well this fortnight's challenge is hosted by Sue... Sue has decided to go with a Sketch Challenge The rules to enter:

Follow the sketch shown here. Title your blog post CCW August Sketch Challenge. Link to that post on your blog and not your general blog please. Link back to our blog within your post and PLEASE leave a comment after posting your entry. ONLY people who have followed all the rules will be eligible to win.

OUR SPONSOR For this challenge the sponsor is: THE PRIZE: A GDT slot on our challenge blog for our next challenge. All entries must be in by midnight Sunday 15th August. Any entries posted after this time will not be counted. Ready to enter? Well just follow the link here... Thank you & Good Luck Lou xx