Elizna Parsons

LET'S SCRAP BLOG HOP

2012-02-29T18:00:00.000+02:00

hello and welcome to your next stop in the

LET'S SCRAP

LEAP AROUND THE WORLD

BLOG HOP

If you come here from

MINDI BROWN

then you are in the right place!

If you did not, please click HERE to find the "hop order"

for the Let's Scrap Leap around the World Blog Hop.

I am very excited to be a host for this HUGE and very exciting Blog Hop!

Let's Scrap is an AWESOME site where you will find

FREE {stunning} sketches and lots of inspiration!

HERE IS THE SKETCH I AM SHOWCASING FOR THE HOP:

HERE IS MY CARD WITH THE SKETCH:

Products used:

Paper: BoBunny, AC Cardstock

Quickutz die-cuts: It Kit - TAGS, It Kit - EDGES
Punch: Martha Stewart - Butterfly
Bling: Kaisercraft

A few close-up pics of this card:

NOW FOR THE FUN PART!

here is the RAK {random act of kindness}
that I am offering for the blog hop

Included in the RAK:
Kaisercraft rhinestones, BRAND NEW Quickutz/Lifestyle Crafts Oh, Happy Day font,
Metal Tabs, Paper Clip, Ribbon and Flowers

HERE IS HOW EASY IT IS TO ENTER FOR MY RANDOM DRAW

be or become a member of Let's Scrap

click HERE to hop over to Let's Scrap to become a member

it is FREE, easy and fast! Once you get there I am sure you will love it!

become a FOLLOWER of my blog

Leave a comment telling me what you love MOST about scrapbooking/cardmaking

AND IF YOU WOULD LIKE A SECOND CHANCE IN THE DRAW....

make a card from the sketch I have posted and upload it to the

GALLERY AT LET'S SCRAP

please note that this card must be newly created

please tag it as such: 2-5-12,LEAP2

{please note that there is no spaces and LEAP is all capitals}

leave a comment on my blog with a link to your card at Let's Scrap

If you need help with how to “link”, instructions can be found here: http://letsscrap.ning.com/forum/topics/how-to-copy-and-paste-a-page...

The HOP ends at 11:59pm Central Standard time, 29 February 2012, which you would be able to track using the clock on the main page of LET'S SCRAP

THANKS FOR VISITING!

YOUR NEXT STOP WILL BE

jennifer russell

IF YOU GET LOST ALONG THE WAY

HAVE JOINED THE HOP IN THE MIDDLE,

MINDI BROWN

IS THE BEGINNING OF THE HOP.

YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS ANY OF THE FUN!

happy hopping!

Scrap Africa - Sketch #1 Winners

2012-02-14T22:20:00.000+02:00

I was very happy when I saw this post earlier today on the

SCRAP AFRICA BLOG.

Today is the day to reveal the winners for our first sketch

We must say that it wasn't easy to choose just a few layouts among so many wonderful projects we received.

It was even harder to choose just 1 or 2 to be our guest designers. But since it is our first challenge and since today is a special day we decided that we will make a little celebration as well.

So.... are you ready?

Here are the winners:

Rene' Sharp

Erin Blegen

Denise van Deventer

Tatiana Osipova

Denise Price

Roulien Stahnke

Elizna Parsons

Congratulations, ladies!

...well, the last one on the list is mine...

JUST NEEDED TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS...:-)

Happy Scrapping!

Scrap Africa Sketch #1

2012-02-09T10:55:00.001+02:00

This is the first sketch from

SCRAP AFRICA

and herewith my take on the sketch:

Products used:

All papers from Pink Paislee {Vintage Vogue Collection}

Embellishments:

{Pink Paislee - Vintage Vogue Collection}:

Paper Rosettes

Tin Titles

Brads

Ribbon Trims

Other embellishments:

Prima - flowers {flower market printery}

Prima - Rhinestone swirl

Heidi Swapp - Silhouette words

Pebbles - Brads

Webster's Page - Push Pins

Martha Stewart Butterfly Punches

Jenny Bowlin Bingo Card

EK Success border punch

This is a picture of Liani, my {then} 9 year old daughter.

I just love this picture of her!

This sketch gave me the perfect opportunity to scrap with this

beautiful paper range from Pink Paislee.

I bought just about all the embellishments that came with this range, as it was just sooo gorgeous...

I love to scrap with "matching" collections...as the page just come together so easily!

You only have a few hours left to upload your layout for the first sketch challenge..

hop over to SCRAP AFRICA

for the details if you still want to upload a layout with

Sketch #1.

Thank you for visiting!

Scrap Africa - new challenge blog in SA

2012-02-09T10:29:00.000+02:00

There is a brand new challenge site...started right here in South Africa...

THIS IS THE MESSAGE FROM THE LADIES FROM SCRAP AFRICA

We are very excited to welcome you at our brand new challenge blog Scrap Africa!

Why did we start this blog? Simply because we want to showcase and celebrate the creative talent that we have in our beautiful land. At the same time we want to share it with the rest of the world and be inspired by others. While we will focus on scrapbooking in Southern Africa we hope that our challenges will attract scrappers from different parts of the world.

This is how it will work.

Every 2 weeks on Thursdays we will publish a new challenge for you. You will have 3 weeks to complete it. We will alternate sketch challenges for lay-outs with theme challenges. For our theme challenges you can create any kind of scrap object - it can be a lay-out, a card or an altered object as long as you follow the requirements of the challenge.

You can combine our challenges with challenges from other blogs.

Only make sure that you do not combine similar challenges together. You also cannot take part in two challenges on our blog with the same project (our challenges will overlap and therefore you cannot for example make a lay-out using our sketch and then enter same lay-out into the theme challenge on Scrap Africa).

Our design team will choose the best entries which we will feature on Scrap Africa blog. We will also choose someone to be our guest designer for one of the challenges.

We plan to have sponsors for our challenges. After every two challenges (a sketch and a theme challenge) we will randomly draw the prize winner among the participants.

We think that this new venture is something worth celebrating. And what is a celebration without a gift?

Copy the picture from this post and post it on your blog or in any other internet community.Tell your friends about Scrap Africa and our give-away. Then link your "hoot" with the linking tool at the bottom of this post and stand a chance of winning a gift pack with wonderful scrapbooking goodies to the value of R 300 from the authors of Scrap Africa.

***This give-away is open only for South African and Namibian scrappers. Only one entry per person.

Good luck and don't forget to check our first challenge!

IF YOU ARE PLANING ON POSTING THIS INFORMATION ON YOUR BLOG, PLS CLICK HERE

TO VISIT THE SCRAP AFRICA BLOG.

REMEMBER TO LINK TO THEIR POST TO STAND A CHANGE OF WINNING A GIFT PACK!

HAPPY SCRAPPING!

Let's Scrap Sketch 2-8-12

2012-02-09T09:54:00.000+02:00

This week's sketch at LET'S SCRAP

SKETCH: 2-8-12

Herewith my take on the sketch:

Products used:

Papers: BoBunny; Quickutz font: Moonlight; Other: Making Memories glitter snowman; glitter brads; bling and Kaisercraft rub-on quote

This layout looks so empty because of all the "white"...but that is SNOW!

Nothing I could do to make that look less empty...LOL!

These are the only photos that we have of ourselves on the training slopes.

These were the good days....before they let us loose on the "real" slopes....

I am sure it will take another holiday or two to get me comfortable with skiing...

Ski training at my age was most possibly not the best idea ever...LOL!

...but even with saying that...I WILL go back for more! {smile}

Please visit LET'S SCRAP to see what you can win this week by uploading YOUR layout, with this sketch, to the Let's Scrap gallery.

happy scrapping!

QUICKUTZ/LIFESTYLE CRAFTS SPECIALS

2012-02-01T14:50:00.000+02:00

this post is for those of you who haven't "visited" the lifestyle crafts tabs on my blog

- just below the blog heading -

these are the specials running at the moment

also visit the fonts tab for all the new fonts that I have just unpacked

{pls note that shipping is excluded and will be added to your order}

VALENTINE'S SPECIAL

Special valid from

27 Jan 2012 - 10 Feb 2012

{or until stock is sold out}

BUY BOTH THE

NESTING HEARTS

{4dies}

AND SCALLOPED HEARTS

{4dies}

FOR ONLY R390!!

{YOU SAVE R120}

Rosettes

!ON SPECIAL!

27 Jan - 10 Feb 2012

Only R350

(you save R100)

{only while stock lasts}

{smallest size: 3.5inch x 3.5inch}

Happy Die-Cutting!

Let's Scrap Sketch 2-1-12

2012-02-01T14:34:00.000+02:00

Herewith this week's sketch at LET'S SCRAP

SKETCH 2-1-12

My take on the sketch:

Products used:

Papers: BoBunny; Quickutz dies: Diesel font and snowflake; Other: bling and buttons.

It is sooooo nice to scrap these special "snow-memories"...
I bought this paper range long time ago
and am very happy that I have now scrapped some more photos from the ski-holiday
that we took in March 2011. Always nice to get the album updated....there will be one or two more layouts with pics from this holiday... soon!

Visit LET'S SCRAP to see all the DT members' layouts with this sketch.
You can get your name in the draw for the prize this week by
uploading your layout {with this week's sketch} to the gallery at Let's Scrap.

happy scrapping!

LET'S SCRAP LEAP AROUND THE WORLD BLOG HOP

2012-01-31T19:32:00.000+02:00

YES, IT IS JUST ABOUT TIME FOR THE BLOG HOP!

1 FEBRUARY 2012

IS THE START OF THE BLOG HOP

WE WILL WORK ON THE CLOCK ON THE LET'S SCRAP SITE...

THE HOP WILL START AT 10AM...

IT SHOULD BE AROUND 6PM IN SOUTH AFRICA...

{IF MY TIME CALCULATION IS CORRECT...??}

YOU WILL JUST HAVE TO MAKE ANOTHER CUP OF COFFEE

AND WAIT SOME MORE...LOL!

HOPE TO SEE YOU HERE ON THE FIRST OF FEB!

happy hopping!

xxx

LIANI's BIRTHDAY - TEN!

2012-01-31T00:29:00.000+02:00

Liani is TEN!

Wow...{i'm getting old...LOL}!!

Liani had a lovely
"baking party"
@ Wonderland's Bakery
at the new market area in Kings Court Shopping Centre
on Buffelsfontein Rd in PE.

This is the invite:

This is the special birthday card I made for her:

Herewith a few pics of her party:

The friends that joined her on the day...

Concentrating....LOL!

Reinecke licking the spoon......???

All ready to go into the oven...

Adding some sprinkles...!
...the final touches...

The girls {and boy} enjoyed the day vey much ...
...especially the decorating and eating of the cupcakes!

Let's Scrap Sketch

2012-01-25T14:18:00.000+02:00

Herewith this week's sketch at LET'S SCRAP

SKETCH 1-25-12

and this is my take on the sketch:

I hope you can still see the sketch in my layout...LOL?

I wanted to scrap these photos with this paper range

and had to make it work with this sketch...

I love how it came together.. hope you do, too?

Products used:

Simple Stories Year-o-logy collection: papers and stickers

Other:

Tiny alphas and pearls - Kaisercraft

Circle template, needle and thread

Tim Holtz die-cut - label holder

Now hop over to LET'S SCRAP to see what you can win this week

if you enter your layout into the draw.

I would love to see your layout{s} in the gallery!

Happy Scrapping!

CRAFTY IDEA WITH LIFESTYLE CRAFTS IT KITS

2012-01-25T11:07:00.001+02:00

I WOULD LOVE TO SHARE THIS BEAUTIFUL AND VERY CRAFTY IDEA WITH YOU USING THE LIFESTYLE CRAFTS TAG IT AND CLIP IT KITS...

from the Lifestyle Crafts Blog

What Shaunte Made: Jewelry Gift Holders

Designer Shaunte Wadley made something amazing, and we couldn't help but share her genius idea here on the blog. Using the Tag It Kit and Clip It Kit, she made jewelry holders to give out as gifts. As you'll see below, she made holders for a pair of earrings, a necklace, and a ring. Wouldn't you love to get a piece of jewelry with a presentation like this?

Take a look at the front. Cutting out two hearts makes for a great space to put a pair of earrings.

Here is a back view.

This is a back view of the ring.

Cut out an extra Tag and write a little message on the back

This heart necklace would be an especially fun gift for Valentine's Day coming up!

YOU CAN GO HERE TO PURCHASE THE IT KITS!
I SELL A WHOLE RANGE OF LIFESTYLE CRAFTS DIES FOR CARDMAKING AND SCRAPBOOKING.

HAPPY DIE-CUTTING!

Elizna

Kits and classes

2012-01-23T12:07:00.000+02:00

NEW SCRAPBOOKING KIT:

Jenny from I-SCRAP in Port Elizabeth has given me some papers

to play with and this new kit is now available at her store.

It is a beautiful and simplistic wedding layout. Especially for weddings we need

the layouts simplistic to keep the focus on the photos!

Phone Jenny now to book your kit: 041 - 363 6666

or visit I-Scrap at 244 Cape Road, Mill Park.

A few close-ups of this kit:

BRAND NEW CLASSES @ THE SCRAPBOOK NOOK

152 MAIN ROAD, WALMER

TITLE: YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE

Wednesday, 25 January 2012

from 6pm to 9pm

I also have some other new pages "on the wall"...

...or you are welcome to scrap any of the other layouts in my folder.

TITLE: HERE AND NOW

{ACCORDION ALBUM}

Saturday, 11 February 2012

from 9am - 1pm

I will be teaching a gorgeous accordion album

with the very beautiful simple stories paper range - year-o-logy.

I cannot take credit for the design as I have found this on the internet

and just thought it is too beautiful not to share this class with you!

You will be able to finish this beautiful little album in class and you will have

plenty of stickers left to use on a few more pages!

This paper range is soooooo gorgeous, you will want to buy

more papers just to be able to use up your stickers...LOL!

Book your space now!

Phone Philippa or Lynn on: 041 581 4514

or visit The Scrapbook Nook at 152 Main Road, Walmer, PE.

A BRAND NEW CLASS @ THE SCRAPBOOK STUDIO

JEFFREYSBAY

TRAVEL LAYOUT

Saturday, 18 February 2012

A very versatile layout in the beautiful Basic Grey Out of Print paper range.

Tags, twine, pearls and a beautiful bling swirl finish this layout off beautifully...

Book your space now!

Phone the Scrapbook Studio on 042 293 2781

or visit the store @ 106 Da Gama Rd, Jeffreysbay.

Happy Scrapping!

Elizna

Let's Scrap Card sketch

2012-01-18T23:55:00.000+02:00

This is the card sketch over at Let's Scrap for this week:

{Card Sketch 1-18-12}

This is my take on the sketch:

Hop over to Let's Scrap and see all the other cards and layouts from the other DT members.

And if you would like to participate, upload a pic of your creation to the gallery and stand a chance to win a lovely prize! Find all the details over at Let's Scrap.

Happy Scrapping!

Let's Scrap Sketch

2012-01-16T01:01:00.000+02:00

This week's sketch at Let's Scrap:

Sketch: 1-11-12

And herewith my take on the sketch:

I just love the simplicity of this layout and the colours worked out beautifully!

A bright and cheerful boy layout...

Products used:

Paper: DCWV & Jillibean Soup

Rub-on and sentiment: Kaisercraft

Transparency: MME {brown brackets - on photo top left}

Dies: Quickutz - Diesel & Blue Sky & Frame 3 & Zig-zag borders

Photo anchors: Q&Co

Hop over to the Let's Scrap Blog and see the prize up for grabs this week.

You will be in the draw for this prize if you upload your layout into the Let's Scrap gallery.

Happy Scrapping!

First school day....

2012-01-12T22:33:00.001+02:00

This is a very busy time of year for Reinecke...he just celebrated his birthday and now it is off to school!

Reinecke was really excited about going to "big school"... and he is enjoying it sooooooooo much!

And this is his proud dad...

We hope that your first year of school will be a happy one...!!

And that this is only the beginning of many happy school years...

And this is Reinecke's big sister, Liani...

who has to go to school in a blazer...in 30+ degrees celsius......

{it just doesn't make sense..}

We hope that you will have a great time in Gr 4!

You are growing up way too fast.... ;-)

This little man just turned 7!

2012-01-12T22:11:00.000+02:00

Reinecke celebrated his birthday on the 3rd of January.

And on Saturday, 7 January, he celebrated with a few friends at the Spur!

Reinecke recently "discovered" the joy of shopping...LOL!...

and he cannot wait to get to the shops to spend the money he received...!

The birthday boy {and his mother}..:

You are such a sweet little boy - we love you lots!

Let's Scrap Blog Hop February 2012

2012-01-06T00:36:00.000+02:00

I will be a host at

Mark this date! More information to follow soon...

Let's Scrap Sketches

2012-01-05T22:15:00.000+02:00

Herewith my take on 2 sketches for Let's Scrap:

SKETCH 12-28-11

My take on this sketch:

A few closeup pics of the Salzburg layout:

Products used:

Paper: 7Gypsies - Off the wall collection; Weeds and Travel; Basic Grey; AC Cardstock

Brads: Basic Grey pebble brads

Clock: Maya Road - Time Flies Craft Clocks

Fonts: Quickutz - Studio Classic Complete Alpha & Diesel Classic Complete Alpha

Little extras: lots of my favourite green bling, some fake stitching and a little Divine twine

Stamps: Prima, 7Gypsies

SKETCH 1-4-12

My take on this sketch:

A close-up of the stamped snowman:

I love bling and this snowman gave me the perfect opportunity to use some...!

Products used:

Paper: Bazzills Cardstock, BoBunny Midnight Frost paper collection

Glitter Snowflakes: Making Memories

Font: Quickutz - Diesel Classic Complete Alphabet and Shadow

YOU CAN ALSO ENTER YOUR LAYOUT FROM SKETCH 1-4-12 TO WIN:

How about winning some prizes?

Message from this week's sponsor:

Here is a little about them:

Hi I’m Sheila Oxley, owner of That’s Jazzy Stamp Dreams!

You can see the stamps at my Etsy shop and if you are the winner and find one you would rather have, please let me know! My goal is always to please you! I’ve been making and selling my stamps since October 2007 and I’ve been a member here since September 2009!!! If you have any questions or just want to chat with me drop me a note!

I also wanted to thank you all for the inspiration I see every time I’m in the Gallery! So I hope you’ll keep up with my shop! I’m always working on new designs to turn into stamps in fact I have several almost completed!

And for my Let’s Scrap friends for the month of January you get 20% off at my Etsy shop! Just use code LetsScrap20 at checkout!

Here is the wonderful prize she is giving away!

I’m sorry the stamps are not all loaded on the card at this time, but these are some of my best sellers and I’ve been busy here! (Sheila)

Here is this week's Sketch. We post a double page sketch each Wednesday except on the 3rd Wednesday of the month we give you a card sketch. You are welcome to do one or both sides, flip it, rotate it, interchange them for cards or layouts. For each time you upload a layout or card your name goes in the hat one time for our wonderful weekly prize! So let's see what you do with this sketch!

Please tag your layout: 1-4-12
to be entered into the draw you must post your layout/card no later than
January 10th at 11:59 pm (by the main page clock).

Where do you post your layout?

In the Let's Scrap GALLERY: www.letsscrap.ning.com

Happy scrapping!

Projects and pages for Let's Scrap

2011-12-26T01:00:00.000+02:00

Herewith the layout that I submitted to Let's Scrap for the DT call....

And this is the sketch from Let's Scrap that I had to work with...such a versatile sketch!

I used the photo sizes and the same placement of photos. And changed the placement of the title slightly to fit my theme and style of scrapbooking.

I added in some bling and inkables from Prima.

The font for Shamwari: Quickutz - Diesel Classic Complete Alphabet.

RelaxBreath: Cut with Silhouette Digital Cutter

Once a month Let's Scrap gives a cards sketch and this is my take on the card sketch for December:

Come join us at Let's Scrap and see all the gorgeous sketches that makes scrapping a breeze!

Also find inspiration from the layouts and ideas from the other DT members.

Happy Scrapping!

Merry Christmas

2011-12-25T12:44:00.000+02:00

From my house to yours...

Best wishes for a Merry Christmas!

Christmas in the home...

2011-12-04T14:24:00.001+02:00

I had a super 2 days making friends, chatting to "old" customers and friends and selling, selling, selling Quickutz/Lifestyle Crafts dies at the Christmas in the Home Expo. What a wonderful atmosphere and what splendid people!

Thank you for all your support!

Over the next two days I will be updating the Lifestyle Crafts pages on my blog with the new and exciting stock that I have received on Thursday!

Also a great big thank you to Anel from John&Jane Designs and Jenny from I-Scrap for being such wonderful "stall-mates" @ Christmas in the Home.... it was a pleasure working together with both of you!

Exciting news...

2011-11-20T23:45:00.001+02:00

I have been chosen as a Design Team Member for Let's Scrap....
for the period Dec 2011 - March 2012.

I am very excited and looking forward to working with the beautiful sketches and being inspired by all the other new {and old} DT members...

Congratulations to all the other chosen ladies!!

Happy Scrapping!

Lifestyle Crafts Week 2 Give-away

2011-11-13T13:43:00.001+02:00

Lifestyle Crafts

I MADE THIS CHALLENGE

Week 2 Giveaway

Don't forget to enter the ultimate I MADE THIS CHALLENGE giveaway by uploading a project to our community gallery at lifestylecrafts.com. For more information on the ultimate giveaway, click here.

Happy scrapping, Elizna

Saturday Class at Scrapbook Nook

2011-11-03T21:20:00.001+02:00

Saturday, the 5th of Nov, I will be teaching the very popular paper bag album...at the Scrapbook Nook in Main Road Walmer. This time round we will be using some more gorgeous girly papers...!

We will be cutting banners, sticking down bling, transforming buttons and just having fun!

The class will be running from 9:00 - 14:00.

This will give you enough time to cover all the album pages and add most embellishments!

If you haven't booked your seat yet, phone Philippa or Lynn on 041 5814514 now.

See you there!

Elizna

COMPETITION TIME AT LIFESTYLE CRAFTS

2011-11-03T09:17:00.001+02:00

LOOK AT THIS AWESOME COMPETITION AND LUCKY DRAWS AT LIFESTYLE CRAFTS:

FROM THE LIFESTYLE CRAFTS BLOG:

Here at Lifestyle Crafts, we love that people use our products to make things. Nothing beats the satisfaction of the expression, "I made this!" That's why we're so excited to tell you about the I Made This Challenge and giveaway that starts today!

Here's how it works. To win the grand prize giveaway, you must simply create a project using at least one Lifestyle Crafts product. Then, post the project to the Lifestyle Crafts website community gallery between November 1st and January 31st. Here are the specifics:

You receive one entry per project uploaded with a maximum of 20 project entries
All projects must be unique (you can't post the same project twice!)
We're looking for great, stylish, innovative, fun projects that inspire others - we want to see what you love to make!
We'll be featuring our favorites on our blog, facebook, emails, etc.
One winner will be randomly selected

Uploading your project(s) will automatically enter you to win the grand prize giveaway, which includes:

$1000 Lifestyle Crafts shopping spree
Canon 60D camera
Mac computer
Canon Photo Printer
Craft Room Furniture

We will also be giving away great weekly prizes for doing different things such following the Lifestyle Crafts blog, or creating an account on lifestylecrafts.com. Like we said before, the challenge begins TODAY! Let's kick things off with this week's giveaway... a Canon 60D camera and Jo Totes Camera Bag! One lucky winner will receive an amazing camera and one cute camera bag (in our favorite color here at Lifestyle Crafts!) with a value over $1300! All you have to do is create an account on lifestylecrafts.com to enter. If you already have an account, you will be automatically entered. You must create an account before midnight on Monday, November 7th. Winner will be announced next week.

PLEASE HELP TO SPREAD THE WORD!

Happy die-cutting!

New Kits for November

2011-10-30T20:37:00.000+02:00

I have the following kits available for November...beautiful summery layouts...stunning bright and cheerful colours... it will get you in the mood for summer scrapping!

ALL GIRL:

A double page layout with Teresa Collins Posh Collection...beautiful in pink, black and white. A very girly layout with lots of flowers, bling and beautiful Teresa Collins die-cuts and brads.

Available @ I-Scrap in Port Elizabeth:

041 363 6666
Also available @ Scrapbook Factory Shop in Salt River, Cape Town:
021 447 4190

PARADISE FOUND:

A bright and beautiful double page layout for summer photos...a layout in pretty blues, reds and creams from the gorgeous Fancy Pants Beach Bum Collection.

Included in your kit a Fancy Pants Sticker sheet with matching page elements. Added to the kit beautiful Quickutz swirls and matching rhinestones.

Available @ I-Scrap in Port Elizabeth:

041 363 6666

SURF'S UP:

Another beautiful bright and sunny layout in Fancy Pants Beach Babe Collection.

A beautiful girly kit for scrapping sea-side or pool photos.

Included in your kit a Fancy Pants Unique Design Embellishment pack

with 27 design in heavy weight paper.

Available @ I-Scrap in Port Elizabeth:

041 363 6666

FUN:

A multi-photo single page layout in purple, pink and white...you will love this fun layout in Kaisercraft La Di Da Range...! Perfect for fun, girly photos...

Available @ I-Scrap in Port Elizabeth:

041 363 6666

IMPORTANT NOTICE

SALE - SALE - SALE

I-SCRAP WILL BE RUNNING A SPECIAL ON SOME OF MY PREVIOUS MONTHS' KITS IN NOVEMBER...WHILE STOCK LASTS! POP IN SOON TO AVOID MISSING OUT ON THIS SPECIAL DEAL!

R30 OFF PER KIT...!!

Happy Scrapping!

NEW CLASS IN JEFFREYS...

2011-10-20T00:51:00.001+02:00

Saturday, 22 October, I will be teaching a NEW layout at The Scrapbook Studio in Jeffreysbay....using brand new papers from WEBSTERS....

We will be doing some stamping... and a "booklet" on this page....things that you do not see on my layouts very often....LOL! Therefor you cannot miss out on this class... ;-)

To book a seat in this class, phone Scrapbook Studio on 042 293 2781.

See you there!

Happy scrapping, Elizna.

QUICKUTZ NEW SHIPMENT HAS LANDED!

2011-10-08T01:52:00.000+02:00

I have just unpacked and uploaded 2 boxes full of Lifestyle Crafts/Quickutz dies!

See the tabs at the top of my blog for all the dies that are available.

There is a special tab for a promotional die for a limited time....

And there is another tab with the gorgeous new CHRISTMAS RANGE....

Place your orders now to avoid disappointment!

Happy die-cutting!

Reinecke...growing up so fast...!

2011-09-23T17:14:00.000+02:00

These pics were taken at the beginning of the year.... Reinecke had a "little" party in Cape Town, Bettiesbay, with Oupa and Ouma. And we also had a celebration for him once the school started....it makes them feel really important! {smile} And here he still has all his "baby" teeth....
Here he is blowing his 6 candles! So grown up now....!!

And this is Reinecke NOW with his "haasbek"... all the teeth out and new ones growing in their place...he is growing up JUST too fast! Cannot believe that he is going to school next year...

LOL! or do we have a vampire in the making...????....watch out Edward....!

Let's Scrap Month Long Sketch

2011-09-23T15:57:00.000+02:00

This is the month long sketch for September from Let's Scrap:

...and this is my take on the sketch:

I have been very happily using all the Let's Scrap September sketches to scrap our Richtersveld 4x4 and camping holiday! It just makes life so much easier...not having to design everything from scratch...!

I had to move around elements on this sketch to suite my scrapping style. I just cannot place photo clusters so far apart, therefor I brought everything together in the middle, still using the same photo "sizes" and "placement". Now it feels like a "unit". Then I filled the gaps with embellishments and some die-cut elements.

I am sure you will still be able to see the "sketch" in my layout....?

I love how versatile die-cuts are...there is always just the right little something to fill the gaps on a layout! Look at the awesome little birds that I cut out with my silhouette....

...herewith a few close-ups:

Again it is a very simplistic layout with very little embellishment, but showing off the photos nicely!

Products used:
Papers: Fancy Pants, Basic Grey, Kaisercraft
Stickers: 7Gypsies
Title: Lifestyle Crafts/Quickutz font {Chemistry}
Bird: Silhouette die-cut
Other embellishments: Making Memories Noteworthy Collection, Basic Grey Glazed Brads, Pinkpaislee twine {Daily Junque Collection}, Autumn Leaves {Craft Collection}, Quickutz die-cut label

Happy Scrapping!

Let's Scrap Sketch

2011-09-13T22:05:00.000+02:00

Herewith another sketch from Let's Scrap...

And this is my take on this sketch:

A very simplistic layout - where the photos take up all the space! And the focus is on the photos!
I have used very old papers from my stash...but these have always been a favourite of mine...!Just shows you ... do not throw away those old papers...they might come in handy!
I have used only 1 or 2 die-cuts as embellishments...and they work very well with this sketch.

We have taken these pics in the Richtersveld...it is a rock between here and nowhere with a huge "hand print" on it....and called HAND OF GOD. I love these pictures!

I will have to add a little journaling somewhere on this page...will work on it...

Products used:
Papers: Adornit, Carolee's Creations {Families Forever Collection}
Title: Lifestyle Crafts/Quickutz Diesel Font and shadow.
Sign post: die-cut from the Silhouette.
Stamp: 7Gypsies

I am so glad that I am getting some of my own scrapping done...
"In the background" I am also working on kits for next month... and I am also working on another Richtersveld layout using the "month" sketch from Let's Scrap.
With the Richtersveld nearly done, I will have to get all those other "forgotten" holiday photos ready to start scrapping the next holiday...

Happy Scrapping!

Kits for September

2011-09-10T22:06:00.000+02:00

Herewith little sneak peeks of the new kits available this month:

BEAUTIFUL:
A pink girly page - to scrap baby, daughter, mother or grandmother...it will work for all of them!

This kit is made up with all matching embossed papers and the most beautiful little felt flowers in the New Arrival range from Pebbles.

Available at the followings stores:
I-Scrap, Cape Road, Port Elizabeth: 041 363 6666
The Scrapbook Factory Shop in Saltriver, Cape Town: 021 447 4190
NEW STORE: Memory Square, Fourways - Sally: 083 331 4810

PLAY TOGETHER STAY TOGETHER:
A very versatile layout in blues and browns...this kit has a family theme.
This layout will also work very well to scrap the boys in your life...you only have to change the title...

Available at the following stores:
I-Scrap, Cape Road, Port Elizabeth: 041 363 6666
The Scrapbook Factory Shop in Salt River, Cape Town: 021 447 4190
NEW STORE: Memory Square, Fourways - Sally: 083 331 4810

DISCOVER - PLAY - FUN:
A beautiful little boy page...with the lovely Little Toot collection from Kaisercraft.

Available at the following stores:
I-Scrap, Cape Road, Port Elizabeth: 041 363 6666
The Scrapbook Factory Shop, Salt River, Cape Town: 021 447 4190
NEW STORE: Memory Square, Fourways - Sally: 083 331 4810

Happy Scrapping!

Let's Scrap Sketch

2011-09-07T00:11:00.000+02:00

Last week this sketch was posted on Let's Scrap...

I think sketches are the easiest way of "finishing" projects and scrapping projects "that got left behind"...and I have a few of those sitting on my table waiting to be done... ;-)

This is my layout with the sketch:

We have done this trip last year in the June/July school holidays and these are the first photos that I have scrapped... Using the Let's Scrap sketches will help me finish this project...

Products used:
MME papers & brads, BoBunny dots paper, buttons, bling, Quickutz/Lifestyle crafts dies, MME rub-ons, Tim Holtz Rosette die.

Best of all - when you post your layouts to the Let's Scrap gallery you could also win prizes!
Check out Let's Scrap HERE

Hope the sketch inspires you, too!

I-Scrap Birthday Celebration

2011-08-29T17:12:00.000+02:00

This is the gorgeous bunch of ladies that attended the I-Scrap Birthday Celebration Event at Evergreen in Port Elizabeth on the week-end...

It was a stunning event with lovely projects by local teachers...myself, Ray, Jenny and Kim.

On this picture from the back, left to right: Raye, Jenny {Owner of I-Scrap}; middle: Kim and myself; front: Anel {co-ordinater for the event}.
Together with Jenny from I-scrap we designed layouts and projects and Jenny had everything packed and ready for the week-end...with off course, very nice lucky draw prizes and goodie bags!

Herewith my layout for the event:

A simplistic layout with just the right amount of embellishments to keep the focus on the photos!

You have done well, Ladies! Your layouts looked stunning with all your pretty pics on!

Until the next event...happy scrapping!

Die-cutting with Lifestyle Crafts Dies on various cutting systems

2011-08-27T18:02:00.000+02:00

I receive a lot of questions about the Lifestyle Crafts dies and how to use them on different cutting systems now available in the market...

I have found this video {made by Oh my Crafts and Lifestyle Crafts} that will show you how to use the Lifestyle Crafts dies on the
Epic 6 by Lifestyle Crafts
Cuttlebug by Provo Craft
Sizzix Big Shot
Grand Calibur by Spellbinders
Tim Holtz Vagabond.

Happy die-cutting!

I-Scrap Birthday Celebration

2011-08-24T20:00:00.000+02:00

Only a few more "sleeps" to the I-Scrap Birthday Celebration Event...

And herewith a little sneak peek of the layout that I will be teaching at the event....

Sepia photos will work very well on this layout...!

Pack your bags and get ready for a fun filled event.

See you there!

NEW LIFESTYLE CRAFTS/QUICKUTZ PRODUCTS JUST ARRIVED!

2011-08-14T14:51:00.000+02:00

To all my blog followers and quickutz lovers.....a brand new shipment of Lifestyle Crafts / Quickutz dies has just landed...the gorgeous NESTING SHAPES release!!

Pictures and prices are available on the Lifestyle Crafts Page on my blog....just click on the Lifestyle Crafts tab just below the heading of my blog...
Or click on the Lifestyle Craft Logo in the right hand column of my blog and you will go straight there...!

Pop me an e-mail to place your order....remember to add "LIFESTYLE CRAFTS ORDER" in the subject line of you e-mail.

Happy die-cutting!

Houwhoek Retreat

2011-08-14T12:45:00.000+02:00

All the kits for the Houwhoek Retreat is now in Cape Town...safe and sound in the hands of Irene, who is hosting the Scrapbook Retreat.

Herewith a few sneak peeks...

Double page layout: IT IS THE LITTLE THINGS...

A gorgeous and simplistic layout in Making Memories papers....the colours and title will allow a wide variety of pictures to work on this layout...
Sepia photos will work very well.

The second projects is a recipe book and the technique in covering and putting together this album will be used over and over again in all the other little albums you will make after completing this project!
In your kit you will also receive various templates for adding recipes to your recipe book.
There are no set places for photos, but you can add photos anywhere in your recipe book or to specific recipes to acknowledge where the recipe came from.....

This recipe book is a fun project, but does require time to put together...which of course the retreat offers!

The third project is just gorgeous and will require you to bring along all your Tim Holtz, Jenny Bowlin, Teresa Collins and other favourite "stash"! You will have examples to work from or you can just create your own beautiful and very special project!

I herewith include a list of products that I have used to complete my album. Maybe you have these in your stash and want to pack them in for use in your album...
Prima Swirls - Cream - Item # 530549
Melissa Frances Vintage Embellishments - Crowns
Prima Decorative Border - Item # 547721
Jenni Bowlin Butterflies
Prima Swirls - Item # 535858 SIIP & SIIC Swirls Brown
Tim Holtz tissue tape
Heidi Swapp - Tulle
Heidi Swapp - Round Circle Clip - Black
Photo Corners - Metal - Daisy D's and Making Memories
Tim Holtz - Photo Anchors
Making Memories - Paper Reverie Baubles - Noir and Brun
Kaisercraft - Mini Alpha Stickers (Black and White)
Tim Holtz - Ideology - Jump Rings
Prima Flower Centres - Item # 530747 - Grey
Jenni Bowlin - MP147 - Vintage Cream line - 24 4"x4" sheets
MME Laundry Line Sundress "Admire" Rub-ons - Item # LL1156
Making Memories - Paper Reverie - Brun Antique Gems & Brads - Item # 35866
Upikit Rhinestones - Item # 2057
Upikit Rhinestones - Item # 2037
Rhinestones - Colour: Charcoal - small

Selection of Martha Steward Punches

Selection of Stamps:
Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz Collection - Mini Ornates CMS 064
Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz Collection - Good Thoughts CMS 085

I hope that you will have a fun filled and very creative week-end!

Happy Scrapping!

A few new kits at the Scrapbook Factory Shop...

2011-07-25T23:29:00.000+02:00

By the end of this week the following kits will also be available at the Scrapbook Factory Shop:

ENJOY:
with gorgeous Bella Blvd papers....swirls, flowers and bling!

AND the BUMPER SCRAPBOOKING KIT with beautiful CHAPTER ONE collection from Kaisercraft:
This kit includes instructions for 2 x layouts - one double layout and one single layout!
Included in your kit Kaisercraft Chapter One papers, chipboard elements and 12 x 12 sticker sheet in the same range.... and you will even have stuff left for a card or 2!

DOUBLE LAYOUT: Learn Love Dream

SINGLE LAYOUT: Nothing is worth more...

Contact the Scrapbook Factory Shop in Salt River, Cape Town on: 021 447 4190 to reserve your kits!

Happy Scrapping!

Brand NEW Scrapbooking Kits

2011-07-11T10:24:00.000+02:00

I am happy to announce that my kits are now also available at the Scrapbook Factory Shop in Saltriver, Cape Town.

Title: FREE {BoBunny Gabrielle Paper Range}
This kit was sooooooooo popular that I had to pack some more this month....

FREE is available at the following store:
Scrapbook Factory Shop in Salt River, Cape Town - Tel: 021 447 4190

VROOM: little boy page with bright and cheerful "Little Boy Collection" papers from Echo Park.

VROOM is available @ the following stores:
I-Scrap in Port Elizabeth: 041 363 6666
The Scrapbook Factory Shop in Salt River, Cape Town: 021 447 4190
@The Paint Spill Arts & Crafts in Port Elizabeth: 041 360 4414

TRAVEL LAYOUT: in gorgeous Bella Blvd paper ranges. Included in your kit a 12 x 12 sticker sheet with 4 different fonts for you to build your own title and sub-titles. This layout can easily be changed to use for many different occasions....

TRAVEL LAYOUT available at the following stores:
I-Scrap in Port Elizabeth: 041 363 6666
The Scrapbook Factory Shop in Salt River, Cape Town: 021 447 4190
@The Paint Spill Arts & Crafts in Port Elizabeth: 041 360 4414

GOOD TIMES: in beautiful Timepiece Collection by BoBunny.

GOOD TIMES available at the following store:
I-scrap in Port Elizabeth: 041 363 6666

LIVE LAUGH LOVE: a gorgeously girly page....

LIVE LAUGH LOVE available at the following store:
I-Scrap in Port Elizabeth: 041 363 6666

Happy Scrapping!!

Paper Bag Album class in Jeffreys!

2011-07-04T22:26:00.000+02:00

I will be teaching a paper bag album class @ the Scrapbook Studio on Saturday, 9 July.

Phone the shop on 042 - 293 2781 to book your seat!

See you there!

I now retail LIFESTYLE CRAFTS / QUICKUTZ products!

2011-07-01T09:10:00.000+02:00

I am very happy to announce that my very first shipment of Lifestyle Crafts has arrived! Lifestyle Crafts cutting dies for scrapbookers and cardmakers were previously known as Quickutz.
See the LIFESTYLE CRAFTS tab just underneath the picture at the top of my blog....click on the tab to see the full list of available products.

I have started off with a few favourites of mine....and will keep on adding products as the new release are launched.

Lifestyle Crafts dies are compatible with most die cutting machines from other brands. Please read the instructions for your own die-cutting machine to ensure that you use the correct cutting plates for cutting Lifestyle Craft dies.

Order instructions are available on the additional page where Lifestyle Crafts products are featured.

Happy die-cutting!

Scrapbooking event...I-Scrap turns 2!

2011-06-29T11:28:00.000+02:00

I-Scrap is turning 2 and as part of the celebration a scrapbooking events has been organized!
Contact Jenny on 041 363 6666 to book your seat!
I will also be teaching a double page layout at this event...!

Happy Scrapping!

I have been published....!

2011-06-15T19:53:00.000+02:00

In Issue 18 of Scrap Affairs....

and this is my layout: WINTER

....and a big THANK YOU for all the responses I had on my kits!
Jenny from I-Scrap in Port Elizabeth says thank you, too...as she had lots and lots of clients enquiring about the kits and also lots of new clients buying my kits from her...!

{That is also the reason I have not been blogging so regularly...as I have been busy preparing and packing kits...! :-)}
I am also working on the kits and projects for the Houwhoek Retreat in August for 30 ladies...that means 90 kits to prepare and pack...and I am enjoying every moment! I hope those attending this always-popular retreat will enjoy what I have prepared...

Happy Scrapping!

Where to find the June Scrapbooking kits...

2011-06-04T19:22:00.000+02:00

The kits in the previous post is available at the following stores:

@The Paint Spill Arts & Crafts, Sunridge PARK, Port Elizabeth
Tel: 041 360 4414

AND

I-Scrap, Cape Road, Port Elizabeth
Tel: 041 363 6666

Phone now to reserve your kits!

Happy Scrapping!

Kits for June

2011-06-03T00:41:00.000+02:00

I have 3 new kits available for June.

I will send detail of where you can find them shortly...

They are.....

Title: FREE - with the absolutely gorgeous MME Gabriella range...I love the paper....! And hope you will love the layout..?

SCRAPBOOKING BUMPER PACK - with the beautiful Chapter One range from Kaisercraft. Included in your kit 1 x double page layout and 1 x single layout...with papers, 12 x 12 sticker sheet, a whole chipboard pack and all the extra bits and bobs to finish of your pages nicely!
And you will have enough "left-overs" to make a few cards....

DOUBLE LAYOUT: LEARN LOVE DREAM

SINGLE LAYOUT: NOTHING IS WORTH MORE THAN THIS DAY

and last but not least....

ENJOY - a layout with Bella Blvd papers, bling, flowers and swirls....

Happy Scrapping!

Class at Scrapbook Studio, Jeffreysbay

2011-05-18T07:21:00.000+02:00

When: Saturday, 21 May 2011.
Time: 9 - 12

And here is a little sneak peak of the layout!

I am also brining along a BONUS single page layout to show you how you can use up ALL the left-over papers....if you work fast and finish your double page layout, you can also finish your "bonus" single page layout......!

Happy Scrapping!

New kits for the month of MAY and where you can find them

2011-05-11T09:57:00.000+02:00

TRUE STORY:
Kit is available at the following stores:
@The Paint Spill Arts & Crafts, Sunridge Village, PE
Tel: 041 360 4414
Scrapbook n Things, 313 Ontdekkers Road, Ontdekkerspark
Tel: 011 763 1884
I-Scrap, Cape Road, Port Elizabeth
Tel: 041 363 6666

YOU'RE A STAR:
Kit is available at the following stores:
@The Paint Spill Arts & Crafts, Sunridge Village, Port Elizabeth
Tel: 041 360 4414
Scrapbook n Things, 313 Ontdekkers Road, Ontdekkerspark
Tel: 011 763 1884
I-Scrap, Cape Road, Port Elizabeth
Tel: 041 363 6666

PICTURE PERFECT:
Kit is available at the following stores:
@The Paint Spill Arts & Crafts, Sunridge Village, PE
Tel: 041 360 4414
Scrapbook n Things, 313 Ontdekkers Road, Ontdekkerspark
Tel: 011 763 1884
I-Scrap, Cape Road, Port Elizabeth
Tel: 041 363 6666

CHERISH:
Kit is available at the following stores:
@The Paint Spill Arts & Crafts, Sunridge Village, PE
Tel: 041 360 4414
Scrapbook & Things, 313 Ontdekkers Road, Ontdekkerspark
Tel: 011 763 1884

New kits for the month of MAY

2011-05-08T20:14:00.000+02:00

These are the new kits for May. I will update this post {soonest} to let you know which kits will be available at which stores....

This month there is something for every taste...little bit boy, little bit girl and nice in-between kits for any occasion....hope you will find one perfect for you!

YOU'RE A STAR

TRUE STORY

PICTURE PERFECT

CHERISH

Happy Scrapping!

More Project 12 goodness...!

2011-05-05T23:06:00.000+02:00

Being a good girl, while I am still very sick with bronchitis, I have actually finished 2 more layouts for Project 12...very happy that I get some scrapping done!

Today I will also show you the sketches as provided by Becky Fleck from Pagemaps - I love the ease of finishing these pages....events that you REALLY would like to scrap, but between making up pages for teaching and making up kits for stores, I can barely find time for my own scrapping! Here you do not have to think about the design....you just have to find the right paper and embellishment and use the sketch to resize photos.....as easy as that. And around 3hrs later you have a completed page! And you can use this one sketch more that once, off course! With different paper and photos, as off course, different embellishments, it WILL be completely different once done!

For the first layout I used the Project 12 April Sketch:

And herewith my interpretation of the sketch - a gorgeously girly layout for my daughter's ninth birthday!

This is the February Sketch for Project 12:

And this is my interpretation of the sketch...scrapping my husband on a very wet and muddy week-end in Katberg!!

I hope you find some inspiration from these pages and sketches and that you will have yours done soon!

Happy Scrapping!

Kits...

2011-05-05T11:13:00.000+02:00

Ladies,
apart from all the holidays and being away, I have been in bed for nearly a week with a horrible flu-turned-into-bronchitus! I hope to have all the new kits for May up on the blog by the week-end for you to see where you can find them!

HUGE BIG apologies for the delay!

Happy scrapping!

...Project 12...

2011-04-29T20:48:00.000+02:00

While I'm on a roll with blogging, I am also going to show you my PROJECT 12 layouts that I have finished....I will hopefully soon have the others ready to showcase here...

We are in the fourth month and I have done 2 of the layouts....January's sketch and March's sketch....here are my interpretations:

For Reinecke's birthday page I have used mostly Basic Grey papers and embellishments...I just love this Basics range from Basic Grey!
I also used my Silhouette die-cut machine to cut out the title "ENJOY" and the word "six"...such a pleasure to use this machine...!

For this layout I used:
Papers by K&Company,
a border punch by Martha Stewart,
ribbon by Heidi Swapp,
die-cuts using QuicKutz dies,
stamp by Kaisercraft.

I love to mix and match the elements that I have available in my scraproom...there is just sometimes too much to choose from...LOL!

I already know what I am going to do with the other 2 sketches...now I just have to sit down and do it! I think I think too much about these things....LOL!

Happy scrapping!

Scrapbooking convention at Spier, Stellenbosch

2011-04-29T20:18:00.000+02:00

Wow! I love scrapbooking conventions...all the fun, all the lovely ladies and off course, all the nice scrapbooking stuff!
This year with Tim Holtz and Margie was again a most enjoyable event! We laughed, ate, scrapped and had lots of fun...

All these photos were taken by Cariena, who sat right next to me....how lucky can I be...the very first convention that I got the photos! THANK YOU, CARIENA!

This is a group shot from the ladies sitting at my table....

This is my single page creation with the Girls Paperie Papers in Margie's class...I very much did my own thing here...but the basics are still the same...! I love those banners and off course the new paper range that we used in class!

This is a group photos of a whole bunch of us....with Tim Holtz!

And this is my creation from Tim's class....and such messy fingers....but I survived!LOL!

And this is me with my lucky draw prize...gorgeous sizzix die with Tim's new butterflies! This was my lucky day...!

Now I am looking forward to the Convention in September....! Hope I will see you there!

Happy Scrapping!

More about the ski holiday...

2011-04-12T16:16:00.000+02:00

Apart from building a snowman & risking my life on ski's... we also had a stunning day outing in Salzburg...a little trip by bus and then by train...and we were there!

Just a few shots I took in and around Salzburg....there are just 2 many to show you all of them!
We only had this one day {or part thereof, after traveling time..} and we just walked and walked to cover as much of Salzburg as we could....

And then just a few photos of Obertauern and surroundings:
This is the road we walked every single morning....with ski-boots on our feet and ski's over our shoulders...

....and this is the first slopes just next to where we stay....the slopes ending right there in town....on your doorstep!

And these are the 2 roads most used by us....the one leading to the pubs and slopes....and the other going to the supermarket..!

We also went up on this gondola....and the view from there is just awesome....more snow capped peaks than I have ever seen in my whole life!!!! Snow all around...as far as the eye can see...

The nice thing is that the use of all the chair lifts and these gondolas were included in our ski pass that we bought for the time that we were there...

The snow is just soooooo magical... we are just sooooooo not used to seeing it! Although we had temperatures of between -5 and around 7 degrees celcius, it was not at all that cold....much easier to get used to that what I thought it would be!

It's been a while...

2011-04-11T22:45:00.000+02:00

...a 2 week ski-holiday in Austria, school holidays in SA...and a scrapbooking convention in Cape Town... and I have sooooooo fallen behind in my blogging...and life in general...! I just have to state that I am not complaining...LOL!

First I will touch on our ski-holiday in Austria...in Obertauern to be specific - and it was just MAGICAL!
We have been putting off this invitation for a few years now, but now we tick it off our list as BEEN THERE, DONE IT!
I cannot say that I was born to ski...but it didn't stop me from trying...and trying and trying....!LOL!
After 2 weeks I was surprised to see how much we have learnt and what we were able to do...! And I honestly will go back again...think that is enough said for those that though that this would not be my-kind-of-holiday....?

We had a 2 day stop over in Dublin...and yes, it rained both days!
We visited a few sites....

And then off to Dublin to visit....Jameson...

....and Guiness! {...the real tourist things...!}

And then off to Obertauern in Austria:

This is where we stayed...self catering accomodation....exactly what we needed!

First we got our "kits" and then training started!

Then it starting snowing....REAL SNOW...falling from the sky! It looked like a winter wonderland....!

Yay! We built a snowman.....!!

....it is hard work building a snowman...but great fun to get to the spot where you want to build the snowman!

Now I am off to bed......blogging to be continued!

Week-end away in Baviaans

2011-03-07T00:13:00.000+02:00

We had a stunning week-end camping in the Baviaans....at Komdomo Camp Site.
The weather was just perfect! And as always, the children had a ball...
Just a few pics taken on this week-end....

The children on the trailer.... "vet pret"!

The educational excursion...we drove out to the very empty Kouga Dam:

Our camp site.....

Thank you for visiting!

More kits...

2011-03-06T23:55:00.000+02:00

The following kits are making their way to SCRAPBOOK N THINGS, 313 ONTDEKKERS ROAD, ONTDEKKERS PARK: - place your order now to avoid disappointment!

SCHOOL:

{Products used: Kaisercraft Class of '87 Collection}

SNAPSHOTS:

{Products used: Kaisercraft Seaside Collection}

BEAUTIFUL:

{Products used: Pinkpaislee and House of 3 Parisian Anthology Collection}

Contact the store on 011 763 1884 to reserve your kits!

Happy scrapping!

New kits for March...

2011-03-03T00:07:00.000+02:00

I still cannot believe that we are in March in 2011....how time has flown in this new year!
I have been a busy girl and have lots of new kits available this month...

You can find the following kits at the following stunning scrapbooking and craft stores:

@THE PAINT SPILL ARTS & CRAFTS:
Contact Marieta van Rooyen on 041 360 4414 to reserve your Sweet Memories kit.

A beautiful layout in Kaisercraft Timeless Collection....finished off with a gorgeous Prima bling swirl and bird cage detail...perfect for heritage or sepia photos....for any special memories!

I-SCRAP IN PORT ELIZABETH:
Contact Jenny on 041 363 6666 to reserve your School, Beautiful or Winter layout.

SCHOOL:
A beautiful, fun double page, multi photo layout in Kaisercraft Class of '87 Collection.

BEAUTIFUL:
A lovely double page layout in Pink Paislee and House of 3 Parisian Anthology Collection. Perfect for a special "dress-up" occasion!

WINTER:
Jenny has another bunch of these kits ready for March! Contact the store to reserve yours!

Go forth and buy kits!
{lol}

Winter kit at I-SCRAP...

2011-02-08T23:53:00.000+02:00

Please note that Jenny is waiting on more BoBunny Midnight Frost stock to pack additional kits. If you are interested in placing a pre-order, pls contact her on 041 363 6666 to reserve your kit.

Happy Scrapping!

Kits for February...

2011-02-07T13:09:00.000+02:00

I have a few kits available this month at a few different stores:

I-SCRAP IN PORT ELIZABETH:
Contact Jenny on 041 363 6666 to reserve your kit.

WINTER:
This double layout with the gorgeous BoBunny Midnight Frost range was SOLD OUT even before it properly hit the shelves...!!!

FRIENDS:
A little sneak peek of a single page layout also using the gorgeous BoBunny Midnight Frost range....using the paper in a way as not to bind you to a winter theme! Paper, ribbons, ribbon slide, bling and all the rest included in this kit...you just have to assemble!

@THE PAINT SPILL ARTS & CRAFTS:
Contact Marieta van Rooyen on 041 360 4414 to reserve your kit.

SNAPSHOTS:
A double page layout with the gorgeous Kaisercraft Seaside collection. A beautiful layout that will not bind you to seaside photos only...any summer themed photos will look gorgeous on this layout!

Each kit includes a full colour picture of the layout and detailed instructions to complete this kit in the comfort of your own home!

Happy Scrapping!

Valentines cards

2011-02-07T12:54:00.000+02:00

Roses are red, violets are blue....and I so love these little flowers, too...LOL!

I had a ball playing with some Kaisercraft papers....and I am soooooooo not a Valentine's girl....!! But I came up with a few {I think} very nice cards....you can decide...?
And since I started using my Silhouette more, I am just so much more in love with it! As you can see I have used a few "die-cuts" from the Silhouette and there are absolutely thousands to choose from on the Silhouette site....just love the freedom and variety!

Now go forth and create some cards!

So happy...

2011-02-01T01:00:00.000+02:00

before I continue with photos and news from the holidays I have to share these birthday cards that I made for my daughter for her upcoming birthday.....it is a fairy party!

I've cut the fairy with the Silhouette and then chalked the fairy with real old "powder" chalks...had to dig around in my scraproom for those....!LOL! The little charms are also cut with the silhouette and I used thread to attach them onto the ribbon.
I am very happy with these .... hope they inspire you to make more cards!

it is 2011 and the rush is not over...

2011-01-31T00:46:00.000+02:00

I just cannot believe that it is the end of January! {and my Christmas tree is still not packed away...........if this is any indication of my life right now, then 2011 is going to be hectic...??!!!!!} So many plans and so many things to do....!

Little bit about the holiday....now long forgotten!
We were off to Cape Town for a few days stopping over in Barrydale at the Warmwaterbergspa. The children sooooo enjoyed the warm swimming pools....even though it was summer!

Then off to Cape Town....oh yes....a picture of the new car......I LOVE MY CAR! In Barrydale I had to drive on a dirt road...was so not impressed!

Now off to bed...will continue with little bits about the holiday over the next few days and then I will have a few sneak peeks of the new kits for February!

Happy Scrapping!

It's Christmas time...

2010-12-14T11:04:00.000+02:00

and herewith a few christmas cards....from my oh-so-untidy scrap desk...!

I sat staring at the papers for hours......started with one or 2 and then made the mistake to check out Tim Holtz's blog for inspiration.........I was nearly in tears when I saw all his gorgeous Christmas tags....but {LOL!} we cannot all be that talented!???? And, off course, I am soooooo not a "messy" scrapper.....{smile}!

Products used: Mostly Kaisercraft - 6 x 6 paper pads, Wooden Embellishments & Bling. Also a Martha Stewart around the page punch, my silhouette, some fake stitching and more bling!

Happy Christmas-card-making ! It is not too late as yet!

Fabulous Fancy Pants...

2010-12-05T20:00:00.000+02:00

At the scrapbooking convention in JHB in September I won a lucky draw with stunning Fancy Pants products and after the convention I made this layout of Reinecke when he was still very small....! Just love that little boy face!
I "blinged" it up with Rhinestone swirls from Prima....love how it came together...

Happy Scrapping!

Kits for December...

2010-12-05T11:27:00.000+02:00

I have the following kits available at 3 different store:

@The Paint Spill Arts & Crafts in Sunridge Park in Port Elizabeth:

YOU MAKE ME SMILE

A gorgeous fun and bright layout using Jillibean papers and stickers...perfect to scrap someone that make you smile!

Contact @The Paint Spill on 041 360 4414 to reserve your kit.

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At I-SCRAP in Cape Road, Port Elizabeth:

EXPLORE

Using the absolute stunning Up Up and Away Collection from Kaisercraft. A perfect layout for outdoorsy adventure photos!

Contact I-Scrap on 041 363 6666 to reserve your kit.

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At SCRAPBOOK N THINGS, 313 ONTDEKKERS ROAD, ONTDEKKERS PARK:

ADVENTURE
A gorgeous holiday photo kit with MME glitter papers from the Lost and Found range and gorgeous little suitcase embellishments. Just what you need for your holiday photos!

EXPLORE
Using the absolute stunning Up Up and Away Collection from Kaisercraft. A perfect layout for outdoorsy adventure photos!

Contact Scrapbook 'n Things on 011 763 1884 to reserve your kits.

HAPPY SCRAPPING!!

Get Picky Challenge....

2010-11-21T15:26:00.000+02:00

....I was surprised and delighted to see how well this layout that I have completed for a class at the Scrapbook Nook works with the sketch on the Get Picky Blog!
Mine is just a double layout......butterflies and all!

I bought a few Bazzill Stitch Templates and couldn't wait to use them....here I have used the scalloped border and a flower....I love the end result! Come and join me at the Scrapbook Nook in PE to complete this layout for your album!

Happy scrapping!

A little update...

2010-11-13T14:39:00.000+02:00

I had such a ruff time...planned to re-do an eenie weenie bathroom in the flatlet attached to our house ... and ended up redoing the whole bathroom, bedroom and lounge due to bad builder craftsmanship......35 yrs ago....Why did the floors gave in on me??????? Well, that seems to be the story of the house we bought when we moved to PE......{sigh!}
So again I had builders in and around my house for more than a month and at this stage we are just waiting for the finishing touches in the bathroom....!
Then we decided that it was about time to replace the also very old and rotten sliding door in the passage....and then decided to take out all the wooden frames in that area while we were busy....now this was more dust than I could handle at one given time!!!!!!!!!! LOL! But now it is all done....and I am not planning any more building and restoration...well, at least not for 2010!

In the "background" I was working on a mini album for a fund raising for the church....and I was soooooo happy with the end result {without photos}....

We used the absolutely gorgeous My Minds Eye LUSH Collections....in pink, red, brown, black, green and blue. Because of the style of the album and papers and pretty flocked letters, I decided to keep it simple. And it was also easier to teach simplistic pages to a class which consisted of complete beginners to more experienced scrappers...
I love what everybody did with their albums and was lucky enough to see one or 2 of the finished albums a few days after the class! Well done, girls!
Herewith a few of the pages....

Thank you for looking!

...a card with left-overs..

2010-10-21T23:11:00.000+02:00

I have been a busy girl this last week working on kits, projects & layouts for classes. I used some stunning October Afternoon papers for the sketch challenge on Get Picky's blog and used the same paper for a double page layout for a class. I had all the bits and pieces left on the table and I then decided to use them for making a card....and love how it worked out.... All I need to do is add wording once I know what I am going to use it for.

Thanks for visiting!

Thank you gifts...

2010-10-19T09:56:00.000+02:00

These are the "thank you gifts/cards" for the guests who attended my birthday...I wanted to give a little something that would last....

Even if you want to throw away the "card", you can still keep the crystal magnet...

{Products used: 7Gypsies paper, bling, plain cardstock, tread and a quote}
Inspiration: Jowilna Nolte for those gorgeous bling circles....love them! And for teaching me how to use Perfect Pearls! LOL!

Happy gifting!

GET PICKY CHALLENGE BLOG

2010-10-19T09:43:00.000+02:00

Get Picky is a new sketch & challenge blog...hop over there to see for yourself! {click on link in the side bar}

And this is my interpretation of their sketch....being a simplistic scrapper...I love the stunning, no frills, sketch... And using a sketch...I assume you can add your own amount of frills....LOL!

...YOU LOVE LIFE...

{Products used: October Afternoon, Heidi Swapp, Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher, Bazzills cardstock, Treasures cardstock, QuicKutz dies. This sketch also gave me the chance to use my brand new circle stitch template...! :-)}

I love to see everybody's interpretations of the sketch and see all the different styles and stunning ideas...hop over to the GET PICKY BLOG and see for yourself! And if you feel like it, join in!

Happy scrapping!

Perfect in every way...

2010-10-18T16:39:00.000+02:00

I had a very special birthday celebration...the big 40! Perfect in every way....the venue, the food and off course, my friends!
Thank you to each of you for making my day so special....Love you!

Jaco, my husband for just about 18 years... thank you for your love and support over the years...you are the best! {Die rots in my lewe...}

Sonja, my vriendin van kleindag af...saam in die voorskoolse Perdjie klas....jy is 'n vriendin duisend! Dankie dat jy PE toe gevlieg het om die groot mylpaal saam met my te vier!

Sanmari, my friend, thank you for being just who you are....sooooo special! {I think this is officially the first nice photo of the 2 of us.....! LOL!} So glad you and Frank could share this evening with me....!

And to all my other special friend and my mom and dad who came to celebrate with me...and of whom I do not have individual photos on this night...you are super special and I am blessed to have you as friends! You all made the evening unforgettable! Thank you!!!!

Kaisercraft - Once upon a time...

2010-10-15T00:48:00.000+02:00

I have taken these photos earlier this year...around March or April...and loved the bright colours... I found these Kaisercraft papers in my stash and just knew that they would be perfect for these photos!
I also played around with my Silhouette....still getting to know what this machine can do for me....LOL!

On the big orange paper I printed a part of the story of Cinderella in a faded colour. Love how the writing is just visible... The title and the pumpkin was all cut out with the Silhouette. I love the layered effect of the title - so neatly cut! And to cut out the purple frame & the large scallops I used my QuicKutz Revolution.

And {off course} some bling just finished it off soooooo nicely!

Thank your for looking!

Happy Scrapping...

Oktober Kit @ I-SCRAP

2010-10-13T00:28:00.000+02:00

Summer Fun...A gorgeous girly kit with Jillibean Soup papers and embellishments. This layout will also work perfectly for photos of a summer outdoor event...

A brand new kit now available at I-Scrap in Cape Road, Port Elizabeth.
Phone the shop on 041 363 6666 to reserve your kit.

Happy Scrapping!

New October Kit

2010-10-04T00:19:00.000+02:00

A gorgeous and versatile double page layout with Jillibean Soup papers...a fun layout for any occasion.
You can use 7+ photos on this layout or minimize by using only 2 enlargements and 1 smaller photo.
You will also learn to make a pretty banner to embellish your layout.

This kit will be available at @The Paint Spill Arts & Crafts.
Phone Marieta on 041-360 4414 to reserve your kit.

Playing with Teresa Collins Ledger Paper and Girls Paperie Holiday Collection

2010-09-24T13:11:00.000+02:00

I've had a ball playing with the Teresa Collins Travel ledger paper and this is just a glimpse of what you can do in my class at the Scrapbook Nook in Port Elizabeth.
There are 4 double page layouts in the range that will accommodate lots & lots of holiday photos.....

{Products used: Teresa Collins Travel Ledger Papers, Girls Paperie Holiday Collection papers and brads, 7Gypsies gaffer tape, Rhinestones, Paper Glaze & Quickutz}

Contact the Scrapbook Nook on 041 581 4514 to book your seat.

Happy Scrapping!

Project 12

2010-09-24T11:55:00.000+02:00

I have just completed the APRIL Project 12 Sketch....{blush}...at least nobody is checking...LOL!
What I love about these layouts is that I am using STASH for all of these and also completing a whole memory of 2010 by completing these layouts.. one per month!
There is a link on the side of my blog for you to get more information about PROJECT 12 - even though it is late in the year, you can still join in...

{Products used: K&Company papers and butterfly, Kaisercraft Pearls, Making Memories, Prima, Heidi Swapp, Basic Grey Rub-ons, Fancy Pants stamps & Quickutz}

We are having a little school holiday and hopefully I will be able to add another few pages to this project...;-)

Happy scrapping!

Get Picky new blog...check this out!

2010-09-24T11:23:00.000+02:00

See what Tanya and Nikki has to say about their new scrapbooking challenge blog...

We'd like to offer you a chance to win this amazing RAK for helping us spread the word about Get Picky!

Here is what is included (click on the image for a close up view)

CARDS Magazine August 2010 issue
4 x Basic Grey Cappella double-sided patterned papers
1 x Basic Grey Cappella Element Stickers
1 x Basic Grey Cappella Sparkling Rub-ons
1 x Basic Grey Ribbon Doilies (black and kraft)
1 x Making Memories 10"x10" Blank Calendar
1 x Kaisercraft Floral Tags Album
1 x Delish Designs Biscuit Board Filagree Monograms
1 x Heidi Swapp Damask Sticker
1 x Heidi Swapp Writers Block Paper Pad

All you have to do for a random drawing entry is...

1. Become a follower and
2. Post on your blog about this giveaway with a link back to us and
3. Add one of our blinkies (located in our right side bar) to your blog's side bar and
4. Leave a comment on this post saying you've done so.

That's all! It's so simple! We will randomly choose a winner on October 14th.

To find their blog click on GET PICKY ... and you will find your way there!

Happy Scrapping!

Strawberries...

2010-09-14T20:31:00.000+02:00

This was one of the layouts that I taught at The Scrapbook Studio in Jeffreysbay...love MME and loved this stunning paper!

Products used: MME papers & embellishments, Tim Holtz grungeboard {painted and embossed}, Making Memories paper clip & dotted organza ribbon

Thank you for looking!

New kits for September

2010-09-04T16:24:00.000+02:00

I have 2 new kits available for September. For both kits I have used gorgeous MME papers with beautiful MME matching elements.
Please note the contact details for purchasing these kits as these are available at different stores!

"BE HAPPY"
available from @The Paint Spill Arts & Crafts in Sunridge Park, Port Elizabeth.

Phone Marieta on 041-360 4414 to reserve your BE HAPPY kit.

"YOU'RE A HOOT" available from i-SCRAP in Mill Park, Port Elizabeth

Order this kit by phoning i-SCRAP on 041 363 6666.

Happy scrapping...

Join me in Jeffreysbay @ The Scrapbook Studio...

2010-08-17T08:33:00.000+02:00

on SATURDAY, 28 August, for a scrapbooking class like no other...!
We will be using stunning MME papers and elements... AND you have 4 pages to choose from for this class!.....I have been a very busy girl...LOL!

We will be chalking, stitching, making flowers, using glimmer mist and learning how to use ready made element stickers in a nice way!
Come and join us for this fun event!

Phone THE SCRAPBOOK STUDIO on 042 - 293 2781 for more information and to book your seat.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Kit: Dream Imagine Believe

2010-08-11T15:38:00.000+02:00

With the lovely wintery weather that we have right now, you might want to stock up on kits..?

I have a few of these kits left...made with a gorgeous Shabby Green Door Collection..it is a steal @ R165.00. In your kit you will find everything to complete a double page layout. This kit is also easy to change to blue...by replacing the pink bling and stitching with blue ones...! {Price excludes postage}

Contact me on 083 414 7840 to order your kit.

Happy scrapping!

Cards...

2010-08-04T16:21:00.000+02:00

It was a new years resolution to make more cards this year....it is now Aug and I finally got around to making some....so much for new year's resolutions...LOL!

Herewith more close-ups:

And some detail:

I think they came out soooooo nicely....{smile}...very happy with them.

To make these cards I have used off-cuts of papers from scrapbooking layouts, bling, rub-ons, fake stitching, chalking & added some stamping....In no time you will be able to make a whole bunch of lovely cards!

Happy crafting!

New Kit for August - SMILE...Be Happy

2010-08-04T16:04:00.000+02:00

This brand new kit is available at @The Paint Spill Arts and Crafts in Sunridge Village, Port Elizabeth...a double page layout in bright and fun colours from a gorgeous MME collection. This layout is perfect for any fun occasion or you can scrap a special person on this layout...
Phone Marieta on 041-360 4414 to reserve your kit.

I attended a class...!

2010-07-27T23:38:00.000+02:00

It was sooooo nice to have Jowilna in Jeffreysbay at the Scrapbook Studio & also in PE {at Scrapaholics} teaching a few classes..and I attended at least ONE "messy" class. I must confess.......I do not like to get my fingers dirty.....and this class was all about getting your fingers dirty.... I am still checking for stains...LOL!
When I get shown these things I just love doing it, but it will take some getting used to to do this on my own...
I have completed this page up to the point where I have to find pictures that will work nicely with this page....and I love the end result! Thank you Jowilna!

Jowilna's page was in pinks and purples....but as I am a blue and brown scrapper, I changed the colours to suite my taste....

A few close-ups...

And this fun pic I "stole" off Jowilna's blog....thank you! See, I was really there!

Another page that I have completed from a class by Jowilna in PE...this class also had its challenges with regards to "messiness"...LOL!
We used different inking and stamping techniques, Utee {melting pot}, perfect pearls and alcohol inks. I love how this page came together with photos of my daughter....

Confession time...again...I am a scrapoholic....and I love stash...{blush}...to the point that I am sure I need therapy! But I think {hope} a lot of scrapper out there know the feeling.... A little while ago Crafty Steals had a stunning "steal" for the day....20 MME Rub-ons at such a ridiculous price that I just couldn't help myself... and seeing that journaling is always the very last thing I do...and I am always trying to avoid that part, I found this gorgeous rub-on quote in my brand new stash of MME rub-ons! Now that really makes it worthwhile....LOL....and it filled up the journaling space so nicely... What a bargain!

And another little detail shot from this page...and oooooohhhh...I LOVE bling!

On the topic of addictions....Twopeasinabucket.com had {or maybe it is still on} a HUGE sale on their QuicKutz dies. I have never found QuicKutz dies anywhere at this price.....Needless to say that I bought a few {maybe more than a few...} dies for my stash....it makes me sooooooooo happy...{smile}!!

Happy scrapping!

More birthday butterfly pages for you....

2010-07-27T23:17:00.000+02:00

Today I am showing you the last of the Birthday Album layouts....

When scrapping an event I like to use similar elements throughout the pages...and you will see that I have used printed papers and embellishments from one particular range. I have used the same die-cuts on a few of the pages. I have also used the Autumn Leaves "ticket" stamps on more than one page...it just brings the album pages together... These layouts are all simplistic, because the photos are busy and I like to keep the focus on the photos and not on all the pretty papers and embellishments...

A little close-up of the embellishment cluster on this page:

And last, but not the least....the birthday cake page...bright and cheerful!

I hope that you have found some inspiration here...
Happy Scrapping!

Another Butterfly birthday layout...

2010-07-26T18:23:00.000+02:00

Herewith another layout from the Birthday Album...
I have kept this page simple with the focus on the photos....

...and a few little details....:

Products used: Making Memories flutter collection....I love the embellishment pack...so many goodies and lovely to layer the flowers! The "day to celebrate"-ticket is made with rubber stamps from Autumn Leaves...ones that I had in my stash for ages...and still not out of fashion....

Thank you for looking!

Birthday Album

2010-07-25T22:22:00.000+02:00

I took a bit of a breather...had a nasty little incident with an attempted break-in in the middle of the night.... I can only thank God for giving us the strength to work through these things and for protecting us.

But I am now ready to blog a few pages from a Birthday Album that I have just completed for a friend.

The theme of the party was Butterflies. I just loved playing around with papers and embellishments to enhance the photos and the theme. I have done some single pages and some double page layouts. I had a bunch of 4x6 photos to work with....

Products used: Making Memories Flutter Collection and {off course} some QuicKutz die-cuts. The journaling block is a new die-cut and I just love how easy it is to make it all match up so nicely! The butterfly stamp on the single page is a Kaisercraft clear rubber stamp...so nice! On the 3rd page I have used lots of bling {another favourite product} and for the first time I have used a QuicKutz 12inch embossing folder to emboss the gorgeous scalloped edge where I placed the bling....{not sure if you will be able to see this on the photo...?}

I must confess that layouts always looks nicer in real life than what they look like on photos...but hope they will still inspire you!

I have also been working on kits and will soon give more detail on where and how to purchase those....

Thank you for looking!