tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25816569536758261482024-03-19T12:43:17.547+02:00chilli pipWendys World Of Craftingchilli piphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871739977499949338noreply@blogger.comBlogger223125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581656953675826148.post-10243403070519142262017-09-19T15:14:00.000+02:002017-09-19T15:18:39.664+02:00Bee Krafty<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>After a visit to Jeffreys Bay and my first and favourite Scrapbook shop, <a href="http://www.shop.scrapbookstudio.co.za/">Scrapbook Studio </a> , I am stocked up on Kraft paper and ready to take part in some Krafty challenges . </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>So I have scrapped a beautiful photo of my friend Nettie taken in an old phone booth on the railway platform at the Thomas river historical village . </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>I love the setting of the photo with the old scale and the worn paint and have tried to capture that with my wood type paper and the tattered washi tape .</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>I also love the expression on Netties face which reflects her happy and loving nature . </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>The challenge at <a href="http://kraftpluschallenges.blogspot.co.za/">Kraft+ </a>was to be inspired by the graphic and or by bees. I was inspired by the honeycomb shapes in the graphic as well as the little postage stamp and the stitching effect . I also included a really sweet little bee off to the right of my layout.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Loved doing this layout and hope that you like it too.</b></span><br />
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chilli piphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871739977499949338noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581656953675826148.post-79066102064121155492017-08-25T16:06:00.000+02:002017-08-25T16:06:05.967+02:00Black and white and blue<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Good to join in with the challenge at <a href="https://artasticchallengeblog.blogspot.co.za/">ARTastic </a> challenge blog again, with the criteria this month being to use black and white plus one other colour on your layout.</b></span><div>
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chilli piphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871739977499949338noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581656953675826148.post-9946391550489524892017-07-18T15:31:00.003+02:002017-07-18T15:32:41.197+02:00Miles , miles away in Miles lane<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I was inspired by the challenge at the <a href="https://artasticchallengeblog.blogspot.co.za/">ARTastic challenge blog</a> to use pen on your layout . I used a bubbles stencil to create the circles in pen and then coloured them with my Copics.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>The photo was taken in 1996 on a visit to England , when I discovered Miles lane was around the corner from </b></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>where I was spending a few days. ( Miles being my m</b></span><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">arried surname) </b><br />
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<br />chilli piphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871739977499949338noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581656953675826148.post-75795162617565844992017-06-26T14:07:00.003+02:002017-06-26T14:07:57.886+02:00Fathers and brothers and Uncles<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>I have wanted to do a steampunk layout for ages, as I had already printed a picture which I felt really suited the Steampunk style. The challenge at<a href="http://morethanwordschallenge.blogspot.co.za/"> More Than Words </a>then surely fit the bill . The requirement is to be inspired by the word <span style="color: blue;">Father </span>and for your layout to be in the steampunk style.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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My layout is not of my Dad, but rather of my Uncle Ray and brother David . Uncle Ray is married to my late Dads sister Pat, and is a very fatherly figure and a very dear Uncle, who always makes family feel so welcome in his home and treats us like royalty.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>This visit to England by my brother, was in December 2016 and shows the beautiful Tyne bridge in the background which to me adds to the mechanical rusty look of the layout .</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>I did rather like the King and Jack of spades touch in the background.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b> I chose this lovely selfie of Ashleigh to join in the black and white plus one challenge at <a href="http://morethanwordschallenge.blogspot.co.za/">More Than Words</a>. As the photo had an almost bluey/turquoisey feel to it, I chose that as my extra color. The challenge also asked for the word dream to be included on the layout. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>All the gems as well as the fox , most of the washi tape and the black and blue lace flowers were from my new range of gifts . I also made use of my new label maker to make the little "believe" label.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>As I had recently had a big craft room rearrange I <span style="background-color: cyan;"> allowed</span> sister Dawn to make pretty labels to mark my containers .🙂😇</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>The challenge is to use the sketch as well as the colours provided and although 'the beach " was not a requirement it just all seemed to have sea sidey theme.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>We have so many beautiful beaches in our area and it is such a wonderful way to relax and get exercise. I have included a close up of the actual photo used as I think it shows the sea and the sand and my family </b></span><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">off to perfection.</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>chilli piphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871739977499949338noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581656953675826148.post-15760911010176722122017-02-06T16:25:00.001+02:002017-02-06T16:25:36.200+02:00& Together<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wow it has been ages since I posted on my blog and this is my first post for 2017. </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I was lucky enough to attend my first National Scrapbook day . Various scrappers throughout South Africa got together at different venues and scrapped for the day . It was fabulous to see other techniques and ideas and to chat with fellow scrappers. I hope it becomes an annual event. I started this challenge at the event and after seeing this months challenge at<a href="http://morethanwordschallenge.blogspot.co.za/"> More than Words </a> decided it would be perfect as an entry.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>The challenge was to use an ampersand on the layout and to be inspired by the word together.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b> After a 16 year engagement Dave and I decided to get married in 2012, in a small ceremony at home. I dont use the word small lightly as we only had 3 guests plus the minister! </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>The ceremony cemented many years of togetherness and I hope we can look forward to many more happy years together.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>This photo is one of my favourites of the day.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I actually love the way the layout has turned out and hope that you do too.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>chilli piphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871739977499949338noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581656953675826148.post-91960763807669057172016-10-16T13:57:00.004+02:002016-10-16T13:57:52.789+02:00Novah <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>With October being Breast cancer awareness month , the theme at the <a href="http://artasticchallengeblog.blogspot.co.za/">Artastic challenge blog</a> is to use pink in your entry.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I have been wanting to use this photo of Novah for some time now as I think it captures her natural beauty. As well as using lots of pink in my layout , I also love her pink cheeks and the pink hairband.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love the way this layout turned out and I hope Rose (Granny) and Tyler (Mommy ) love it too.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I think the slogan says it all <u>Grandma getting loose</u>. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>The photo has been edited by Ashleigh and I think it has a lovely funky sort of retro look which is what i tried to create in my layout with the bright colours and fun patterns . I also thought the little bill/tab sticking out at the bottom was a cute touch and I loved adding all the other bits and bobs.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>So raise a glass to the G as she dines with the youngsters and I join in with the challenge at <a href="http://another-freaking-scrappy-challenge.blogspot.co.za/">another-freaking-scrappy-challenge</a> which is to add some red to your layout .</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b> Loads of red going on here .</b></span><br />
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chilli piphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871739977499949338noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581656953675826148.post-4122618423079731002016-08-16T15:02:00.002+02:002016-08-16T15:04:10.737+02:00Darling Dahne<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>So good to be back blogging again . I was inspired by the lovely mood board challenge at<a href="http://scrapafrica.blogspot.co.za/"> Scrap Africa</a> as well as the lovely photo of Dahne. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>The photo was taken with her wearing her Mom Claudette's wedding dress.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>I picked up on the hues of the Mood board with the pinks and purples , the butterflies and flowers . </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>I also tried to blend in with the flowers on Dahnes head and in her hand.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>I watched <u style="background-color: #b4a7d6;">another </u><u style="background-color: white;"> </u><span style="background-color: white;"> you tube tutorial this time from </span>http://gabriellepollacco.blogspot.co.za/ and although it gave me lots of inspiration my skills are still rather mediocre as far as backgrounds go.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b> On the plus side I had lots of fun doing it and made a whole lot of mess.</b></span><br />
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chilli piphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871739977499949338noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581656953675826148.post-3569379324155963452016-07-27T16:55:00.000+02:002016-07-27T16:56:53.329+02:00Believe<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>I have not posted on my blog for a very, very long time , no particular reason, I seem to have these breaks from time to time.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Don't you just love it when you see a mood board, know what you would like to do, have great fun doing it and are pleased with the outcome!!!?? </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>I am terribly cautious when using my craft goodies and paper .... even though I have plenty - I find myself saying this is too pretty or I might not find this flair or chippie again . </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>I have now devised a plan to outdo the stingy side of me . Obviously I know who I am scrapping and I say imagine if Dawn, or Mom or Ashleigh were to find out that you didn't think they were worth this paper or button........ Guilt creeps in and I have been using supplies more freely.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>As was the case this time . When I saw the <a href="http://www.scrapafrica.blogspot.co.za/">Scrap Africa</a> mood board I knew which paper I wanted to use as it was so in tune with the torn and peeling and vintagey feel of the mood board. BUT I love this paper <span style="background-color: cyan;"><i>and</i></span> its double sided with <i>both</i> sides equally lovely ..but what would Jacqui and Midge think if they knew I was hesitating . </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>So I am entering into <a href="http://www.scrapafrica.blogspot.co.za/">Scrap Africa</a> Mood board 69 using the peeled paper, the colours and the vintage feel of the board for inspiration and also tick ,tock,tick tock at <a href="http://archiscraps.blogspot.co.za/">Archi-scraps </a> which asks for a clock or time piece on your layout.</b></span><br />
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chilli piphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871739977499949338noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581656953675826148.post-75480551913873570332016-02-11T15:40:00.002+02:002016-02-11T15:44:54.865+02:00Postage Post<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>It was great to take part in a challenge again at the <a href="http://kraftpluschallenges.blogspot.co.za/">Kraft Plus</a> challenge blog. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>I have been saving this lovely photo of Dawn (my sister) for a suitable challenge and this seemed appropriate as her last parcel included travel and post themed items.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>I have shown close ups of the layout as I was unable to photograph it so that the messages on the postage stamps were legible . I had a lot of fun making this and especially trying to give the actual layout the appearance of a postage stamp!</b></span><br />
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chilli piphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871739977499949338noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581656953675826148.post-74691867183084632352016-01-23T13:42:00.001+02:002016-01-23T13:42:10.633+02:00Sparkle and shine<b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My first post of 2016, hopefully the first of many! Best wishes to all for 2016.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"><b> The main challenge for January is "selfie" and "personality". I have yet to master the art of taking selfies but fortunately have a daughter who has it down pat. I think this is a lovely selfie of Ashleigh and decided to make a sparkle theme and of course as she is crazy over stars I decided to use shine as well ... I do think that her personality sparkles and shines.</b></span><br />
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<br />chilli piphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871739977499949338noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581656953675826148.post-57496085514090955592015-12-22T13:48:00.000+02:002015-12-22T13:48:05.421+02:00Travel 1997<div class="MsoNormal">
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rearranged - so there was no excuse not to join in the challenge at <a href="http://kraftpluschallenges.blogspot.com.au/">Kraft + </a>this month, especially as I recently received a parcel from Dawn filled with travel
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as we have family arriving, and my craft room is also the guest room, but I am
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first since leaving in 1970. My daughter Ashleigh took the photo. It was the
first part of our journey. From London we visited Grandad in York and then
family in Newcastle. It was wonderful to see them again and they made us feel
so welcome. A trip to Edinburgh then
back to London….. and the highlight of the trip for my daughter was a trip to
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chilli piphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871739977499949338noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581656953675826148.post-46754457032876628162015-10-16T15:16:00.000+02:002015-10-16T15:16:43.571+02:00Smiles on the beach<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b> This photo is from our 2014 visit to Jeffrey's Bay and is a rather good picture of me , but Dave has a bit of a strange look on his face. In general the only "nice " pictures of me are taken when I am unaware of the camera as I don't seem to be a natural poser . </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I almost have the feeling that a joke was made at Dave's expense ,hence the hurt/puzzled look on his face, and I found it very very funny , hence the good old laugh. Otherwise that was not my first cider and I was feeling rather mellow!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Whatever the reason I loved making this layout . I started it last week but put it on hold when I heard a parcel was en route from my sister in the Netherlands as I wanted to use some of my new goodies ! And I used plenty of them .</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I love the blouse she is wearing , and wanted to base the colour and design of my page around it. I was thrilled , therefore to see that the mood board at <a href="http://scrapafrica.blogspot.co.za/">Scrap Africa </a> was so in tune with my idea, right down to a gorgeous floral blouse!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I loved doing this page and even better I loved the way it turned out with no "buts" at all. Must be the sisterly love adding to my creativity!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Hope you like it Sis , thanks for all the goodies you are always sending me to keep my crafty room well stocked. xxx</b></span><br />
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<br />chilli piphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871739977499949338noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581656953675826148.post-25707921424930082432015-08-25T15:05:00.000+02:002015-08-25T15:05:56.495+02:00Zenspirations <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>In a recent comment on my blog from <a href="http://tanscreationsjournal.blogspot.com/">Tania B</a> at my <a href="http://tanscreationsjournal.blogspot.com/">Passion for Scrapping</a> she said she enjoyed working out of her comfort zone , which was why she had joined in the challenge for Zentangling at the <a href="http://kraftpluschallenges.blogspot.com/">Kraft+</a>blog this month. </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I realised that I seldom try anything which is even a teeny bit out of MY comfort zone but decided to throw caution to the wind as they say !</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>First I scrutinized all the entries and almost gave up- as there are some stunning entries this month. Then I consulted my faithful friend Google and found some amazing work by <a href="http://www.zenspirations.com/home/">Joanne Fink.</a> Well worth a visit just to admire her talents as she takes doodling to a whole new level. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>So I started to practice and practice and found great pleasure in my doodling and soon was ready to start my layout. I experienced one minor hiccup along the way , the contrast on Kraft paper is not as dramatic as on white paper , and my gel pens colours also became very muted. I also discovered that I am not as yet experienced enough to do flowers freehand so covered my efforts up with paper flowers and my embellishments in the bottom corner. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>So I did enjoy challenging myself and loved doodling and while there is loads of room for improvement I am not entirely UNhappy with my doodles and I did have a load of fun doing them.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>chilli piphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871739977499949338noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581656953675826148.post-57805762486940721622015-08-19T14:27:00.000+02:002015-08-19T14:27:04.841+02:00Sandy shores<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>There was such a variety of ideas in this months mood board at <a href="http://scraparoundtheworld.blogspot.com/">Scrap around the world</a>, but I loved the footprint in the sand with the sea receding , and opted for scrapping a picture of Dave on the beach. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>The photo was taken in Jeffrey's Bay a town famous for its surfing spots. Recently it made world news when an Australian surfer was given a bit too much attention by a shark during an international surfing competition- he survived with a few cuts and lots of shock!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I started out this layout with so many ideas and they all seemed to come together , loved making the little coral scene in the top corner and the little surf sign and the shell stamp . I was feeling great about the layout and ever so pleased with myself.....and then it all fell apart. I decided to tear the photo to give it that roughened look , never realising just how tough photo paper is,I then had to crop it as my ink had run out on the printer, got gesso on my top ( a good one) and had a small accident with the glue so had to do some cover ups!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>But I do like the way it turned out , tried a different setting on the camera and think the picture could possibly be better than normal.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>So all is well that ends well.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>PS Please note the little footprints in the sand ... thought that they were a rather nice touch.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>chilli piphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871739977499949338noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581656953675826148.post-32519698467839837452015-08-11T13:55:00.000+02:002015-08-11T13:55:20.127+02:00Background work<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Decided to join in the <a href="http://artasticchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">ARTastic challenge</a> again this month where the challenge was to get crafty with your background .</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Love the way the layout of my daughter Ashleigh turned out , but struggled so with photographing it. I have read a few tutorials on the subject , but despite this was unable to capture all the elements of my page as well as the vibrant colours. Oh well , will keep trying !</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I also made use of lots of washi tape , sent to me by my dear sister and had to use stars as Ashleigh loves stars.</b></span><br />
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<br />chilli piphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871739977499949338noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581656953675826148.post-38227415834243499552015-07-22T15:36:00.000+02:002015-07-22T17:31:23.011+02:00Babe in the woods<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I seem to be having a forest theme lately.. my last one was of Dave in the woods so I had to name this one Babe in the woods.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>The babe in this layout is Payton, the daughter of a former colleague , and as I am sure I have said before I am not much of a kiddie person , but this little girl is such a cutie (as all Claudette's girls are) you cant help loving that little face. </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I have never met her but thanks to social media and the popularity of photo shoots I am able to keep updated.It was very hard to choose just one photo so you can expect to see more of her in the future.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I am entering in the<a href="http://berry71bleu.blogspot.com/"> Berry71bleu</a></b></span><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">challenge which asks for dies or die cuts to be used and I have used my trusty cuttlebug die for the "classic" backing and a Nellie Snellens die for the cutie label.</b><br />
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<br />chilli piphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871739977499949338noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581656953675826148.post-24329450701989387812015-06-23T16:10:00.000+02:002015-06-23T16:10:43.615+02:00Friends <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Am really enjoying getting back into blogging and crafting and I enjoyed making this layout of my daughter Ashleigh and her friend and fellow poser Kirsty. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I stamped the corners with a flower stamp from Bo Bunny and then as they looked so pale got carried away with the colouring and covered the stamping </b></span><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">up.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Never the less I do have some visible stamping to qualify for the challenge . I also used the mood board as inspiration for the friends theme </span>.</b><br />
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chilli piphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871739977499949338noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581656953675826148.post-49465340781928406392015-06-16T15:20:00.002+02:002015-06-16T15:20:10.313+02:00Remembering Sharon<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I made this layout of a dear friend who passed away recently . It is a photo of Sharon with her son Christopher. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>A lovely photo , and I tried to create a soft layout to go with it.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I am entering in the <a href="http://artasticchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">ARTastic challenge</a> for the first time where the criteria is wood veneer and or birds. My wood veneer is just behind the photo and I have a black honey sucker and a tiny pearly bird on the vine.</b></span>chilli piphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06871739977499949338noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2581656953675826148.post-43671120668148674882015-06-04T14:33:00.000+02:002015-06-04T14:33:29.307+02:00Awesome eyes<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Absolutely ages since I have posted on my blog-but I do seem to have theses lapses from time to time. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I have made this bright and colourful layout of my daughter posing at work with a funky pair of glasses ( complete with price tag still attached)and </b></span><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am going to post it to the<a href="http://scrapourstash.blogspot.com/"> Scrap Our Stash</a> June challenge which is to use items from your stash to match each of the letters from the word BRADS.</b><br />
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