tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49226292687226667772024-03-05T16:21:27.778+11:00Karen's Scrap SpotKaren Shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01142673546784034950noreply@blogger.comBlogger278125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922629268722666777.post-45531526547108855972015-05-14T15:50:00.002+10:002015-05-14T15:50:32.396+10:00My beautiful Grandaughter and a new LO :) <div style="text-align: center;">
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Hi there... Today, I have the most adorable photos to show you... My son Samuel, and his beautiful partner, Sharnee had a baby girl in February... We are all so excited about this.. We have lots of boys in our family, I have 1 daughter, and 4 sons, and my daughter has 3 sons, so, the birth of a little girl , and all that goes along with that, is just awesome.. I cannot wait to start scrapping some little girl layouts. I think I have used every single photo I have of my daughter at least twice each over the years (probably more) so am very excited to have a new 'model' to scrap.. </div>
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Here are just a few beautiful photos of our beautiful little girl.. London Ellen</div>
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I also have a layout to share, which I did for Kaisercraft a little while back.This photo is of little London's mummy, and Daddy.. </div>
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A fun layout using all my favourite techniques.. Lots of fussy cutting, ink, stamping, and handmade flowers, made from cardstock, and water :) </div>
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Thanks for calling in today.. I have more projects to share with you, in a week or 2, so be sure to call back in then. PLUS, I have some news about our upcoming <a href="http://scrappingwiththestars.blogspot.com.au/">Scrapping with the stars retreat...</a> but, more on that soon..</div>
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Take care everyone, and have a wonderful week</div>
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Karen Shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01142673546784034950noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922629268722666777.post-26058999819914263562015-04-20T13:45:00.000+10:002015-04-21T09:35:34.364+10:00A few of my favourite things<div align="center">
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Today, I want to share with you a few of my favourite projects I've done over the past little while. I am trying to sneak under the radar with the fact that this is my Prima DT application.. arrgghhh..</div>
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The first 3 are projects I haven't shared before. They all have 1 thing in common, lots of Prima loveliness. <br />
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Firstly, I got me some of the gorgeous new Prima Butterfly collection.. (papers, chipboard and flowers) All of which I adore. I made a cute little tag.<br />
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Below, is a layout I did for Scrapbooking Ideas Magazine.. The magazine hits the shelves today. The photo is of our 2014 Scrapping with the stars retreat. I adore these Prima flowers, they make creating a project so easy.. All the hard work, of arranging the flowers perfectly is done for you. you simply stick em on :) </div>
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Below, 2 lovely scrappy friends, at the Brisbane Scrapbooking and Papercraft Expo in 2013. Sue Smyth on the right (editor of Scrapbooking memories magazine), and Jane Tregenza on the left :) ... More Prima goodies.</div>
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The following are just a few of my favourites... (OK, maybe more than just a few)</div>
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The Prima Sun Kiss range would have to be one of my all time favourites. Perfect for our farming background, but still suits my shabby, girly style too.<br />
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A mini album I did for my daughters 21st...</div>
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Sun Kiss again <br />
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Another favorite.. Prima Madeline.. I have a stash of this still, it is in my 'too good to cut up' box.. Please tell me there are others out there who do this.<br />
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Hi again... I just had to call in and share this really cool news. Australian Scrapbook Ideas magazine came out this week, and I am so stoked to say, I have 7 projects published this month. a HUGE THANK YOU to the magazine for the opportunity. I did a 'tried and tested' feature on the Brother 'Scan N Cut', and I was also the 'ask the expert' for this issue... I tell my husband all the time that I am an 'expert', and now I have proof.. lol.. </div>
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This photo makes me smile... Its of all the wonderful ladies who attended our <a href="http://scrappingwiththestars.blogspot.com.au/">'Scrapping with the stars retreat'</a> in November 2014. I've used lots of gorgeous Prima flowers, and of course the Brother Scan N Cut to make the majority of the embellishments. The magazine explains in detail how I made all of the following layouts. </div>
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Hello all my gorgeous bloggy friends. (Im am hopeful there are some of you still around, who haven't tired of my lack of activity of late). For those few who are still around, you have probably been wondering where I have been.. Well, no where, really, and Ive done nothing very exciting either. I guess, I just needed a bit of a break from it all. Organising the Scrapping with the stars retreat last November was HUGE. It was fabulous, and I loved every minute of it, but, the amount of organising that goes in to such a big event, was all consuming for a few months there. Add to that, my DT commitments, and LIFE, I just got a little burned out, and just needed to take a few months off to re group. I feel I have done that now, and am totally ready to jump back in to this wonderful crafty world we all love so much... </div>
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I have a couple of projects to share, which I did a little while back. Both have been published in magazines lately.</div>
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This first one was published in Scrapbooking Memories magazine. Cute photos of my beautiful daughter Ashlee, when she was about 11 :) </div>
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Firstly, I want to apologise for my lack of blogging !! My poor little blog is looking very neglected.. But, I do have a good reason. I have been flat out, organising the <a href="http://scrappingwiththestars.blogspot.com.au/">'Scrapping with the stars-retreat'</a>, which is this coming weekend, 14th to 16th of November. </div>
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We have had a couple of cancellations at the last minute, due to illness, so, we STILL HAVE A COUPLE OF PLACES AVAILABLE if you are interested. This retreat is going to be HUGE.. We have 3 incredible tutors (see below), as well as some amazing free make and takes... not to mention some amazing sponsorship, which includes a goodie bag to die for.. All the info is on our blog, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/scrappingwiththestars">facebook</a> page...</div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Seriously scrapbooking</span> have given each attendee a gorgeous gift also<br /><br /><span style="color: #cc0000;">Sassy Scrappers</span> have generously donated some giveaways, and also a discount voucher for everyone</div>
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Karen Shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01142673546784034950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922629268722666777.post-64922958742636613132014-09-21T10:05:00.002+10:002014-09-21T10:09:33.111+10:00WIN - plus retreat sneak peeks from our stars<br />
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Hello my friends... wow, I didn't realise it had been so long since I've blogged anything... I have way to many social media things happening, and I just keep forgetting about my poor little blog... Life is flat out, as always, with my family, farm, organising our retreat for November, design team work, etc etc, you know the song :) .... But, I am super excited about our classes happening at our 'Scrapping with the stars-retreat, in November, and just had to share... <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our Scrapping with the stars - retreat is on Phillip Island, in Victoria, 14th, 15th & 16th of November... Visit <a href="http://scrappingwiththestars.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/scrapping-with-stars-2014-retreat.html">HERE </a>for all the details.. there are still places left, and there's still 9 days left to take advantage of our 'Early bird specials..</span> </div>
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<span style="color: #1f497d;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #7f6000;">Explore the possibilities in Mixed Media with this reverse canvas. Create unique backgrounds and full of depth and interesting texture within a rustic scene. <br /> You can add a photo to this project or keep it just as a rustic themed 10”x12”canvas that you can add your favourite quote to.</span> </span></span><br />
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Karen Shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01142673546784034950noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922629268722666777.post-5956731963425028502014-07-20T07:02:00.001+10:002014-07-20T07:02:32.712+10:00I made the cover :)<div align="center">
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Well, I'm just a little bit excited... My layout made the cover of Australian Scrapbook Ideas magazine this month.. woo hoo.. This is the second time I've been fortunate enough to have one of my layouts featured on the cover, and both times, its been photos of my daughter, Ashlee. </div>
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I have been gone for so long... My life has just been so out of control busy the last few months. Some of you would know about my Dads accident, and how we almost lost him, and then the trauma to our family surrounding that, well, it just seems to have continued on from there. I wont go into a tonne of detail (as I'm sure you are all tired of hearing my tales of woe) but, it has been one hell of a few months, that's for sure. Hopefully we are out the other side of it now, and life can go back to the calm, boring normal that I like :)</div>
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I haven't done a lot of creating since my term with Graphic 45 finished. I was feeling a little burned out, then with all the medical dramas happening at home, my mojo has taken a holiday too. But I have been doing a few things, behind the scenes... One of the things I am most excited about is.........</div>
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I will be teaching classes at <a href="http://paperific.com.au/">Paperific</a> in Melbourne on the 29 - 31 August 2014.. The details will be available on the Paperific website on the 8th of July, if anyone is thinking of coming along. Scrapping with the stars - retreats will also have a stand at the show, Stacey and I will both be there, so, if you are planning on going to the show, please stop by our stand, and say hi...</div>
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And the other thing that has been keeping me busy is my new role as a designer for Brother Australia.. I have been playing with my Scan n cut die cutting machine, and loving it. My first project will be up on their blog etc in the next few days... Very exciting...<br />
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BUT, the biggest, and most exciting thing, that has kept me busy these past few months, is organising our 'Scrapping with the stars - retreat'.. For those of you, in Australia, who haven't heard of our retreat, please, go check out our <a href="http://scrappingwiththestars.blogspot.com.au/">blog</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/scrappingwiththestars?ref_type=bookmark">FB page</a>.. It is gearing up to be one of the biggest, and the best retreats in Australia. We have some amazing tutors, demonstrators, and fantastic sponsors, who have donated an incredible array of goodies. This really is one not to be missed... The venue is amazing, right on the beach, at Phillip Island. The rooms are lovely, and there is even an in ground pool...PLUS, we will have a bus service, running from Ballarat, through to Tullamarine Airport, then on to Phillip Island... The retreat will be held from Friday November 14th to Sunday 16th..<br />
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I do have 1 lonely little project to share today.. its a layout I did for Scrapbook Creations magazine, as member of the 'Colour Challenge' team.. the theme was wintery whites, blues, and silver... <br />
Here is what I created. (sorry, but, the monochromatic colours don't photograph too well)<br />
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'Baby it's cold outside'<br />
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I used some diamond dust, on the top of the window, and fences, to make some 'snow'. And, as usual. lots of <a href="http://manorhousecreationsblog.com/">Manor House Creations</a> flowers.<br />
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Thanks to anyone who still takes the time to call in to my blog, even after I have been so neglectful of it... Please, if you are still here, leave me a comment, so I know you were here... <br />
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Karen Shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01142673546784034950noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922629268722666777.post-9741328096283194462014-05-22T15:35:00.001+10:002014-05-22T15:35:28.336+10:00Scrapbook Creations Magazine - Colour challenge<div style="text-align: center;">
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Today, I want to share a layout with you, that I did as a member of the 'colour Challenge team' at Scrapbook Creations magazine. Each month, the team are given a colour palette, we need to design a layout, featuring all those colours..... </div>
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The colour palette last month was very masculine, with lots of blues, and green... As you know, my style is quite shabby, and feminine, so I struggled with these colours a little.. but, once I completed the layout, I was pretty happy with how it turned out. A very different one for me, but, I'm sure my 4 boys will appreciate the lack of 'shabby girly' in it :)</div>
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Thanks for calling in, and for any comments... I love to read comments, and always plan to visit everyone who takes the time out of their to write something.... but, time has been something I have been lacking sadly in the last few months... but, I have now reduced a lot of my scrapping commitments, out of necessity... I was feeling overwhelmed by all I had to do, and wasn't loving anything about scrapbooking for a while there.. It was becoming a job, and a chore... I don't want that to happen, so, I've dropped a lot of things, and hope, now, to get the love of the craft back, and to be able to have the time to reconnect with all my scrappy online friends.. Thanks for sticking with me, and continuing to visit my blog, even though a lot of the time, I didn't reply to your lovely messages... I promise things will be different from now on...</div>
Karen Shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01142673546784034950noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922629268722666777.post-79281234773707960042014-05-09T17:19:00.002+10:002014-05-09T17:20:58.741+10:00Some more inspiration-Graphic 45 and Manor House Creations<br />
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<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Products:</strong> Botanical tea paper collection - <a href="http://www.bluemoonscrapbooking.com/SPD/41-00875---3571291402463706879.jsp" target="_blank">Botanical tea</a>, <a href="http://www.bluemoonscrapbooking.com/SPD/41-00884---3571275888286859007.jsp" target="_blank">Sweet Chamomile</a>, <a href="http://www.g45papers.com/products/botanical-tea-category/love-notes" target="_blank">Love notes</a>, <a href="http://www.bluemoonscrapbooking.com/SPD/41-00877---3571287635609616127.jsp" target="_blank">Fauna</a>, <a href="http://www.bluemoonscrapbooking.com/SPD/41-00879---3571284779288592127.jsp" target="_blank">Fields</a></span><br />
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Karen Shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01142673546784034950noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922629268722666777.post-11489829470313024972014-05-04T06:15:00.000+10:002014-05-09T17:17:33.514+10:00Happy National Scrapbook Day from me, and Graphic 45<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today is National Scrapbook day, and to help celebrate, Graphic 45, and the G45 designers have created some amazing layouts, using a stunning sketch, created by Maiko Miwa... As usual, there's lots of prizes to be won over at the Graphic 45 <a href="http://g45papers.typepad.com/">BLOG,</a> so make sure you head on over there, and see what Maiko, and Romy have also done with the sketch. </div>
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<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Materials used: Graphic 45 <a href="http://store.scrapbook.com/gf-4500889.html" target="_blank">Botanical tea 12 x 12 paper collection </a>– <a href="http://store.scrapbook.com/gf-4500876.html" target="_blank">Flora</a>, <a href="http://store.scrapbook.com/gf-4500883.html" target="_blank">Herbal infusion</a>, <a href="http://store.scrapbook.com/gf-4500882.html" target="_blank">Hello friend</a>, <a href="http://store.scrapbook.com/gf-4500884.html" target="_blank">Sweet camomile</a>, <a href="http://store.scrapbook.com/gf-4500885.html" target="_blank">Just because</a>. <a href="http://store.scrapbook.com/gf-4500887.html" target="_blank">Botanical tea 6 x 6 Patterns & solids</a>.</span></div>
Karen Shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01142673546784034950noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922629268722666777.post-53181640459052929492014-04-24T05:57:00.002+10:002014-04-24T05:59:30.948+10:00Who doesnt love tags-Graphic 45<div align="center">
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Tags are one of my favourite things to make at the moments. I love to make this style, using some Dusty attic pieces as the top, and bottom... Below, are 2 I made for <a href="http://g45papers.typepad.com/graphic45/2014/04/graphic-45-sneak-peeks-day-2-an-eerie-tale.html">Graphic 45</a> using what is fast becoming my most favourite paper collection of all time - Botanical tea. </div>
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<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Tag #1 Products</strong>: Products: Botanical tea collection 12 x 12 papers – <a href="http://www.bluemoonscrapbooking.com/SPD/41-00876---3571289117457219327.jsp" target="_blank">Flora</a>, <a href="http://www.bluemoonscrapbooking.com/SPD/41-00883---3571277563407990527.jsp" target="_blank">Herbal infusion</a>, <a href="http://www.bluemoonscrapbooking.com/SPD/41-00879---3571284779288592127.jsp" target="_blank">Fields of flowers</a>, <a href="http://www.bluemoonscrapbooking.com/SPD/41-00877---3571287635609616127.jsp" target="_blank">Fauna</a>, <a href="http://www.bluemoonscrapbooking.com/SPD/41-00422---6202043294843764479.jsp" target="_blank">Metal brads</a><br /><br />Other – Dusty attic chipboard, Kaisercraft ‘Antique white’ paint, Tim Holtz distress ink, string, foam tape</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Tag #2 Products</strong>: Botanical tea collection 12 x 12 papers – <a href="http://www.bluemoonscrapbooking.com/SPD/41-00877---3571287635609616127.jsp" target="_blank">Fauna</a>. <a href="http://www.bluemoonscrapbooking.com/SPD/41-00888---3571269140557692671.jsp" target="_blank">Botanical tea 8 x 8 Paper pad</a>, <a href="http://www.bluemoonscrapbooking.com/SPD/41-00422---6202043294843764479.jsp" target="_blank">Metal brads</a><br /><br />Other: Dusty attic chipboard, Kaisercraft ‘antique white’ paint, Tim holtz distress ink, string, foam tape.</span></div>
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Thanks for calling in today.. I hope you all had a wonderful Easter, and for those in Australia, have a lovely Anzac day long weekend.</div>
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Below is a photo of my Grandfather... Who served in the Australian army for 4 years, he was captured by the Japanese, and spend almost the entire 4 years as a POW, in Changi, on the Burmese railway</div>
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Karen Shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01142673546784034950noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922629268722666777.post-76219843419074093772014-04-18T07:09:00.001+10:002014-04-18T07:10:44.979+10:00Easter Inspitration with Manor House Creations<div align="center">
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I am so very happy to be back on board here at Manor House Creations. As a lot od you know, already, I have had a few medical issues over the past 12 months, and ended up having to have spinal surgery in August last year. It has been a long, drawn out recovery, but, finally, now, I can say ‘I’m almost all healed’ and ready to get back into doing what I love.</div>
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I have 2 layouts to share with you today, which are featured on the MHC blog.... As Easter is just around the corner, I thought Id share with you a cute Easter layout I did recently, featuring some pretty Manor House flowers, along with an adorable photo of my little boy, Jack…</div>
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Gelato – blueberry, Springtime – mauve, Mini Blush roses – soft gold.</div>
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This second layout is a bright, summer inspired layout, again, featuring some photos of my son Jack.</div>
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I sprayed the white cutie pie flower with a bright orange mist. Manor House flowers take ink so well, ensuring you always have a flower to perfectly match your project.</div>
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Minuettes – denim mix, Felicity layout pack, Dark green rose leaves.</div>
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Karen Shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01142673546784034950noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922629268722666777.post-15635693606119251362014-04-09T08:46:00.000+10:002014-04-18T07:11:58.270+10:00Courture elegance...<div align="center">
HI everyone... Today, I have another Graphic 45 layout to show you, which was featured on their blog recently. This time, using Courture... </div>
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<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">This photo of my daughter was taken at the first wedding she attended as an (almost) grownup, when she was about 15. She is a farm girl at heart, and spends most of her time in jeans, and work boots, so, I was very happy to get this lovely, girly photo of her, and the Courture papers were just perfect to create the elegant, sophisticated look wanted. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Couture paper collection – <a href="http://www.g45papers.com/products/couture-category/couture" target="_blank">Couture</a>, <a href="http://www.g45papers.com/products/couture-category/elegant" target="_blank">Elegant</a>, <a href="http://www.g45papers.com/products/couture-category/style" target="_blank">Style</a>, <a href="http://www.g45papers.com/products/couture-category/chic" target="_blank">Chic</a>, <a href="http://www.g45papers.com/products/couture-category/fashion" target="_blank">Fashion</a>, <a href="http://www.g45papers.com/products/couture-category/couture-6x6-patterns-solids-pad" target="_blank">6 x 6 Paper pad</a>, </span><br />
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The stunning black lace flower, is of course from manor House Creations</div>
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Hi everyone... today, I have a layout, complete with step x step instructions, which I made for the Graphic 45 blog today. I've used the cute 'Mother goose' collection, for this bright, summery layout starring my son jack. <br />
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<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 10pt;">Materials list: Graphic 45 ‘Mother goose’ paper collection – <a href="http://www.g45papers.com/mother-goose-category/mother-goose" target="_blank">Mother Goose</a>, <a href="http://www.g45papers.com/mother-goose-category/storytime" target="_blank">Storytime</a>, <a href="http://www.g45papers.com/mother-goose-category/a-pocketful-of-posies" target="_blank">A Pocket Full of Posies</a>, <a href="http://www.g45papers.com/mother-goose-category/little-boy-blue" target="_blank">Little Boy Blue</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 10pt;">Other: Manor House Creations flowers and leaves, Magnolia doo-hicky die, black card, foam tape.</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 13pt;">Karen Shady's Mother Goose Layout Tutorial</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">1. Cut the frame from the ‘Mother goose paper</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">2. Turn the paper over, and use reverse side of ‘Mother goose’ paper. Adhere both to cardstock backing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">3. To create the sun, cut a circle shape from ‘A pocket full of posies’ paper, roughly 14 cm (5.4 inches) diameter. TIP: I have used a die to cut the circle, but, you can use any small round object, such as a plate, a lid or similar.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">4. Draw and cut out 1 ‘sun ray’, then use that as a guide to cut 5 more, the same size.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">5. Cut a rectangle to size, from ‘Story time’ paper, and assemble as shown above. Add your photos, and a die cut fence, cut from black cardstock.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">6. Fussy cut above images, mount onto foam tape, and adhere, as shown onto layout, along with your choice of flowers, and leaves.</span></span></div>
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Thanks for calling in today. I hope you liked my little step x step... I have some really exciting news to share in a couple of days, so, please call back in again soon... </div>
Karen Shadyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01142673546784034950noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922629268722666777.post-87768376852016093242014-03-13T16:01:00.003+11:002014-03-13T16:01:47.004+11:00Bohemian Bazarre... A tag for CHA<div align="center">
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I have a Graphic 45 tag I want to share today. This was made for the summer CHA, but, for some reason, I forgot to post it... So, here it is, months late :)</div>
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I have lots and lots to share over the next few weeks, so, please, don't give up on visiting. Life at our house has been a little mad for the last few months, as it always is at harvest time... Its all done and dusted now, until stubble burning starts in a few weeks, so I'm hoping to get around to re introduce myself to all my bloggy friends, just in case you have forgotten me :( </div>
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So, so excited to announce the details of our 2014 'Scrapping with the stars' retreat, at Phillip Island, in Victoria (formerly known as Ladies of the Manor)</div>
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Yep, I am super duper excited and honoured to announce that I have been asked to be a part of the Scrapbook Creations Magazines 'Colour challenge team' for 2014, alongside some amazingly talented designers. Thank you to Ellen Harvey, and the team at Scrapbook Creations.. </div>
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I have just returned from an amazing weekend, tutoring at the Scrapbook and papercraft Expo in Melbourne. Wow, what a fantastic but exhausting weekend. I took lots of photos., so will be back soon to share.. Just wanted to say a huge thankyou to all the wonderful ladies who attended my 6 classes over the weekend. You made the weekend a very special one, that I will remember for a long time xx</div>
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KEEP READING FOR MY GIVEAWAY......I know, I haven't been blogging much lately, but, I have been busy behind the scenes, getting ready for my classes at the <a href="http://scrapbookexpo.com.au/scrapbook/">Scrapbooking and Papercraft Expo</a> in Melbourne next weekend. I will be teaching 2 classes per day, over the 3 days, and below is s sneak peak of what I will be teaching</div>
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<span style="color: black;">'SWEET SENTIMENTS' LAYOUT CLASS...In this class you will make a classic, shabby chic 12″x12″ layout, using the latest Graphic 45 paper collection called ‘Sweet Sentiments’; not yet released in Australia! You will learn 3D layering, stamping, flower clustering and how to get the most value out of your patterned papers. You will also learn how to make and decorate your own resin pieces, so they look even better than the bought ones! Go <a href="http://scrapbookexpo.com.au/scrapbook/?page_id=7972">HERE</a> to book</span></div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Hi, well, firstly, I NEED TO TELL YOU..... I am super duper excited to have been asked to be a guest teacher at the Scrapbook and Papercraft Expo in Melbourne in February ( 21st - 23 rd. ) More info </span><a href="http://scrapbookexpo.com.au/scrapbook/"><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">HERE</span></a><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> I will be teaching 2 different classes per day, over all 3 days. One is a shabby chic, girly/vintage style layout, the other is a more masculine style layout, with a focus on mixed media. Both are very technique focussed, so, I'm sure you will leave having learned something new. PLUS, Graphic 45 and Manor House Creations are sponsoring my classes, and have donated tonnes of goodies for me to giveaway during all my classes. I hope to be able to share a few sneak peeks with you, here, in a few days...</span><br />
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I now need to say sorry for being such a bad blogger of late. Life has just been so busy. We are right in the middle of harvest, day and night, with my poor husband working about 18 to 20 hrs a day. I don't know how many sandwiches I've made over the last few weeks. We have 3 others working for us ATM, one of them is staying with us, so all I seem to do is cook, then clean up, ready for the next meal. I cant complain though, at least I don't have to be out there in the 44 degree heat ( that's about 120 for those who use Fahrenheit) like they do... We have been in the grips of a 5 day long heat wave here in Victoria... Thank goodness its over for now.<br />
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This one I did for Australian Scrapbook Ideas magazine, using one of my favourite Graphic 45 collections 'Secret Garden"..</div>
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A Graphic 45 DT layout, using 12 days of Christmas collection</div>
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A more masculine one designed for Australian Scrapbook ideas magazine again, using lots of gorgeous Dusty Attic</div>
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Another Graphic 45 one. This gorgeous little girl is Hayley... My friends daughter :) </div>
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My Mum on her wedding day... A layout for Manor House Creations</div>
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This one I did for Scrapbook Creations Magazine, for their Colour challenge.. I am happy to announce I will be a part of their Colour challenge team in 2014..</div>
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Another Scrapbook Creations magazine colour challenge team layout</div>
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And, lastly, this double LO, starring my 4 gorgeous boys :) I made this one for Scrapbook Ideas magazine</div>
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Well, I would have to be in the running to receive the 'Slack blogger award' for sure !! Ive been so busy with Christmas, and harvest, children, school, Kindergarten, and about a million other things, my poor blog is looking very sad indeed !! I plan to make it one of my New years resolutions to blog twice a week at least !?! ( along with losing weight, but that is my resolution every year, lol ) </div>
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I want to wish you all a wonderful, safe and happy Christmas from my family, to yours...... For some, like us here in Australia, the big day is over, but for some, its still Christmas day, and Im not too late :)</div>
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I also have a layout to share, which I did for Graphic 45. Ive used the beautiful '12 days of Christmas' paper collection, which is one of my all time faves ( but I think I say that about most of the G45 papers don't I ? )</div>
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<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">It’s no secret that I love to fussy cut. The images in the </span><a href="http://www.g45papers.com/12-days-of-christmas-category" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;">12 days of Christmas</span></a><span style="font-family: Book Antiqua;"> paper collection are begging to be cut out and layered. I have done this with the flowers in my layout. I have cut 2 each of the same image, layered them on top of each other, using foam tape, which gives them a lovely, 3D look. I always use a craft knife when fussy cutting, but make sure you have a really sharp blade, or you could tear the paper. Also, another great tip is to ink the edges of your fussy cut images with a distress ink, this helps to hide your imperfect cuts</span></div>
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As usual, I've used some beautiful Manor House Creations flowers, for the latest, summer collection, which you can find <a href="http://manorhousecreations.com/">HERE</a> ..</div>
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And some of the newest <a href="http://www.dustyattic.com.au/products/index.php">Dusty Attic</a> chippies, the window frame, and these adorable hinges .. </div>
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OK, I'm off to the Boxing day sales... Hopefully to find a bargain. lol.. I've got to drag my 2 littlest boys along with me, as my Hubby is harvesting, so I don't think I will be gone too long :)</div>
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Hi everyone... Well, firstly I need to apologise for not coming back last week and posting my blog giveaway. I have been having internet issues, and still am. I apparently need a new modem, so am waiting for it to arrive in the mail, hopefully soon. </div>
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I promise, I will be back later in the week with my blog giveaway, but for now, I have a little tutorial I did for Graphic 45... I know its not as interesting as a giveaway, but, hopefully it will do for a little while :) </div>
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<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">These little pillow boxes are really fast, and fun to make. You can purchase the little acetate pillow boxes, pre made from a department store, as I have, or, there are cutting dies available so you are able to make your own if you wish</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"><a href="http://www.g45papers.com/12-days-of-christmas-category" target="_blank">12 days of Christmas</a> Collection, <a href="http://www.g45papers.com/12-days-of-christmas-category/12-days-of-christmas-12x12-pad" target="_blank">12 x 12</a> ‘<a href="http://www.g45papers.com/12-days-of-christmas-category/calling-birds" target="_blank">Calling Birds</a>’ paper, <a href="http://www.g45papers.com/12-days-of-christmas-category/12-days-of-christmas-8x8-pad" target="_blank">8 x 8 pad</a>, <a href="http://www.g45papers.com/12-days-of-christmas-category/12-days-of-christmas-chipboard-1" target="_blank">Chipboard die cuts 1</a>, <a href="http://www.g45papers.com/12-days-of-christmas-category/12-days-of-christmas-banners" target="_blank">Banners</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Step 1: (above) Glue a small doily to the front of the box, then wrap a piece of ribbon around it, and secure with glue at the front (this will be covered so you won’t see the glue)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Step 3: Fussy cut the rose image from the Calling birds paper.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Step 4: Fussy cut the bird image also TIP: I have cut a second image of both the roses, and the bird, and adhered them together, using foam tape, to give a 3D appearance, but this isn’t essential.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Step 5: Arrange fussy cut elements as show below.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;">Step 6: I have used some individually wrapped Hersey chocolates, but you can use any chocolates, or candy you wish, as long as it is wrapped</span>.<br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Step 7: Trim rectangles to size using your chosen papers from the collection, I have used the <a href="http://www.g45papers.com/12-days-of-christmas-category/12-days-of-christmas-8x8-pad" target="_blank">8 x 8 Paper pad</a> for this step. Wrap paper around the chocolates, adhere together on the bottom.</span><br />
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I'm just giving you a little heads up, I am planning a huge blog giveaway in a few days.... So, if you would like to win, make sure you call back in soon..</div>
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I have a layout to share today, which I created using some of my all time favourite Dusty Attic pieces, along with Graphic 45 'secret garden' papers, and manor House Creations flowers. As I've said before, these 3 companies are a match made in heaven, and I am so fortunate to be designing for all of them.. How lucky am I :) The layout, which stars my 3rd oldest son, Samuel, and his girlfriend Sharnee was published in Scrapbook Creations magazine this month, as part of their 'Colour challenge'. I loved the colours we were given for this challenge, and knew immediately which photo I would use. </div>
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I sprayed and inked the background, using a mix of Lindy stamp gang sprays, and chalk inks, applied with a makeup sponge. </div>
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I've used lots of gorgeous Manor House Creations flowers, and lots of fussy cut floral images from the Graphic 45 papers. The mauve butterflies are images I found on my computer, which I printed onto cardstock and fussy cut out.</div>
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Dusty Attic Chipboard</div>
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<a href="http://www.dustyattic.com.au/products/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=708">Love, Cherish, Adore 3 pack</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.dustyattic.com.au/products/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=27&products_id=371">Corner Flourish 1</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.dustyattic.com.au/products/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=681">Flower buds</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.dustyattic.com.au/products/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12&products_id=88">Dusty in colour - Alabaster</a></div>
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Other: Graphic 45 'Secret Garden paper collection</div>
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Manor House Creations flowers </div>
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