In case you don't already know an exploding box is a scrapbooking project and each box tells a unique story. My story was all about HATS - check back later to see the layout.
Monday, 30 March 2009
Exploding boxes
I was at Oasis in the City in Lisburn Cathedral on Saturday, which was a kind of relaxation day for ladies. We started the day with delicious coffee and scones with cream and jam - yummy. There were craft stalls from local crafts people and I bought a lovely wall hanging for the kitchen that matches the colours perfectly (see http://jazzywindowontheworld.blogspot.com/ for a pic). There were also stalls for jewellery, Funky Feet lamps, paintings and music. After a leisurely coffee we had a variety of workshops available - I did exploding boxes and I will put up a Layout of the finished one later but for now here is a picture of the outside of the box.
In case you don't already know an exploding box is a scrapbooking project and each box tells a unique story. My story was all about HATS - check back later to see the layout.
In case you don't already know an exploding box is a scrapbooking project and each box tells a unique story. My story was all about HATS - check back later to see the layout.
Wednesday, 25 March 2009
Just a quick one...
I have been working on a LO of our house extension for the last few days but I can't get it just the way I want it so I took a break and did this quick page instead. This is me and my friend Alison. We have known each other since we were teenagers (yes I know that's not long LOL) and even though she doesn't live in Belfast anymore whenever she comes back for a visit it seems like she has never been away. I would love to see more of her so Alison, if you read this, you need to come over more often!
The quick page is by Digi Designs by Nicole, the Alpha is Pink Cookie from Free Digital Scrapbooking and the flower is by Kate Hadfield.
I am constantly amazed at the talent of all the digiscrap designers out there and the generosity of those who make their creations freely available. The digiscrap community is a lovely, friendly place and if you haven't tried it yet you should just throw caution to the wind and give it a go.
The quick page is by Digi Designs by Nicole, the Alpha is Pink Cookie from Free Digital Scrapbooking and the flower is by Kate Hadfield.
I am constantly amazed at the talent of all the digiscrap designers out there and the generosity of those who make their creations freely available. The digiscrap community is a lovely, friendly place and if you haven't tried it yet you should just throw caution to the wind and give it a go.
Thursday, 19 March 2009
Jewellery Class show off
As some of you know I have been going to a Silversmithing course for a few months and I thought I would do a quick LO of the 2 rings I have made. I will photograph some of the other stuff soon too but I did these first cos I am so pleased with them.
The LO is very plain because I didn't want anything to take away from the rings themselves. The Alpha is Earwig Factory by Marie Stones at Free Digital Scrapbooking and it is one of the first ones I found when I was looking for free stuff so that I could give digiscrapping a go. I love the vivid colours against the black background. The overlay used to make the paper aged is by a very talented lady called Gunhild who has some great freebies on her blog. She also has some cool tutorials that show you how to use the overlays etc.
I am really enjoying the jewellery class and would love to try some beading as well. It is lovely to be able to wear something you have made yourself and know it is unique. I am going to have a go at making some pressies for Christmas this year using silver and then I can make scrapped boxes to give them in.
Let me know what you think of the rings and the LO, I love getting feedback.
The LO is very plain because I didn't want anything to take away from the rings themselves. The Alpha is Earwig Factory by Marie Stones at Free Digital Scrapbooking and it is one of the first ones I found when I was looking for free stuff so that I could give digiscrapping a go. I love the vivid colours against the black background. The overlay used to make the paper aged is by a very talented lady called Gunhild who has some great freebies on her blog. She also has some cool tutorials that show you how to use the overlays etc.
I am really enjoying the jewellery class and would love to try some beading as well. It is lovely to be able to wear something you have made yourself and know it is unique. I am going to have a go at making some pressies for Christmas this year using silver and then I can make scrapped boxes to give them in.
Let me know what you think of the rings and the LO, I love getting feedback.
Wednesday, 18 March 2009
Yay, we won the cup
I was at the School's Cup yesterday to watch my old school play Inst and we won 16:0.
Well done MCB. It was a great match and the crowd at Ravenhill thoroughly enjoyed it. Better luck next year Inst.
Pushed for time today so I just did a very quick LO based on a template from Kimi's Creations
The shamrocks are from Happy Go Lucky by Kate Hadfield available at The Lily Pad
Well done MCB. It was a great match and the crowd at Ravenhill thoroughly enjoyed it. Better luck next year Inst.
Pushed for time today so I just did a very quick LO based on a template from Kimi's Creations
The shamrocks are from Happy Go Lucky by Kate Hadfield available at The Lily Pad
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
St. Patrick's Day Blogging Carnival
JanMary at Welcome to My World JanMary is hosting a St Patrick's Day Blogging Carnival and she has some great prizes up for grabs so hop on over to her blog and have a wee look.
I will be celebrating St Paddy's Day by going to the Ulster School's Rugby Cup to cheer on my old school who have won more times than any other team in its 133 year history (not that I'm bragging LOL).
I will be celebrating St Paddy's Day by going to the Ulster School's Rugby Cup to cheer on my old school who have won more times than any other team in its 133 year history (not that I'm bragging LOL).
Playing with photos
As some of you know I am very into my photography and no one is safe from my lens LOL. Anyways, I have just been playing about with PSE lately and have found a great site that offers some free actions. Check out the picture of the snowman - isn't it cool. I used the Rubik's Cube action and I just love it.
I had never used actions before but now I am hooked.
Check out PanosFX if you fancy having a go yourself.
I had never used actions before but now I am hooked.
Check out PanosFX if you fancy having a go yourself.
OK so here is my first LO of 2009. I missed the start of Project 365 but I think it is a fab idea and I am going to do it in my own way by scrapping a monthly LO this year and then maybe next year I can do a weekly one - who knows.
I had such fun looking through my photos from February and trying to decide which one to place where and Karyn's kit was so great for a snowy theme. Thanks to Christine for the brilliant template. She has one for January as well so hop on over to her blog and check it out.
Template used is the Project 365 - February Template Freebie from Christine Newman at http://www.listgirl.com
Papers and elements from the free kit Baby, It’s Cold Outside! by Karyn Clarke
The Life and Times Of Karyn
http://thelifeandtimesofkaryn.blogspot.com
I had such fun looking through my photos from February and trying to decide which one to place where and Karyn's kit was so great for a snowy theme. Thanks to Christine for the brilliant template. She has one for January as well so hop on over to her blog and check it out.
Template used is the Project 365 - February Template Freebie from Christine Newman at http://www.listgirl.com
Papers and elements from the free kit Baby, It’s Cold Outside! by Karyn Clarke
The Life and Times Of Karyn
http://thelifeandtimesofkaryn.blogspot.com
WOW, has it really been that long!
I can't believe it has been so long since I posted to my digiblog. I guess life just runs away with you sometimes. I have so many photos of Florida at Christmas to scrap and haven't even started yet. When we came back I was ill for a few weeks and just got behind with everything so I guess it's time to knuckle down and get started. Belated Happy New Year and also Happy St. Patrick's Day.