JANUARY SKETCH CHALLENGE

Good Afternoon Ladies

Welcome to 2010, cant believe I'm saying that!!!!

Well we are starting the New Year off with a bang, we are moving to Queensland today, as we speak the truck is being loaded and the last thing I requested was that my computer be put on last, because I needed to update my challenges, say hello and goodbye's. I do hope everyone had a fabulous NYE, we had a quite one, because of today's events, but that was nice too.

Anyhow I will be offline for a couple of days then Ill be back in full swing, thought I would let you know the ins and out of travels at the moment so you dont all think Ive dropped off the earth.LOL

Please find below the details for the January 2010 Sketch Challenge.

The January Sketch Design



My Interpretation of the Sketch Design



Prize Pack



How you interpret the sketch is initially up to you. You can choose what ever Papers, Embellishments and Theme you like. All I ask is that you follow the sketch and keep in mind the original outlay of it all.

You may choose to flip it, turn it on its side or even make it a double. The list of possibilities are endless, so go forth and create.

Submission & Cut off time:

Please submit your entries onto the new ning site for Scrap.n.Art in the album provided (January Sketch Challenge) or to my email address scrap.n.art@hotmail.com by the 30th of January 2010, this will allow ample time for the judging to take place in the slide show area and the winner will be announced on the 31st of January 2010.

Keep up the great work ladies and I look forward to seeing your sketch creations.

Kind regards Angie xox

DECEMBER SKETCH CHALLENGE WINNERS

Good Morning Ladies!

Thank you to the following four ladies for your participation in the December Sketch Challenge and these lovely ladies are as follows:

Gillian,Louise,Corrine and Lisa.

Your layouts were all stunning and I appreciate your time given for placing in your entries, especially this time of the year when all is busy. Since my Spotlight Artist is away on vacation, I will be picking both winners for this month.

Firstly before I announce the winners I would like to thank my Scrap.n.Art "Centre Stage" Artist in the spotlight Ann-Marie Borg for her lovely Profile & featured layout. I will now announce who I have chosen for the winning choices!

So without any more delays

Drum Roll ................

The winner of the Scrap.n.Art Sketch Challenge for December is as follows:

First Place
Corrine Harrison



Congratulations Corrine. I have your address details on file hun, so I will send out to you this week;)

Of course I still have my Scrap.n.Art Choice award to give away and that goes to Louise White.



Congratulations Louise! I will be sending you your S.N.A Choice Award code shortly to place on your blog or signature area.

Thanks to everyone again for your time and effort, I really appreciate it.

Don't forget the NEW JANUARY SKETCH CHALLENGE will be coming out tomorrow on the main page of the Ning site and here on my blog.

If you haven't already joined the Ning Site, pop on over to Scrapnart.

Feel free to browse around, add your layouts and join in the forum and chat area.

***NOTE***** Please make sure you place your layout for the monthly sketch challenge into the SNA site for Judging first before placing onto other sites, otherwise I wont know if your in the running or not for the competition!!!

Mwah & Hugs Angie xoxox

THE WINNER OF THE CHRISTMAS CANDY IS......

Good Evening Ladies

Sorry for the delay ladies, but blogger wasn't playing nice with me this evening. Never mind am here now to announce the winner of the Christmas Candy Prize pack:):):)



DRUM ROLL...................

CONGRATULATIONS TO

Tiff Sawyer

Tiff if you could email me please at scrap.n.art@hotmail.com with your address details please hun, I will endeavour to get out on the next working business day:)

Thanks to everyone for leaving your heartfelt comments and I look forward to giving away some more eye candy in the New Year.

I also have a challenge ning site if your interested in sketch challenges, there are held every month so feel free to join in the fun, a monthly prize pack up for grabs too, you have to be in it to WIN WIN WIN IT! Scrap.n.art Ning Site

Hope your all have a wonderful Christmas day filled with Love, laughter and Joy.

Take care and travel safe.

Mwah and Hugs Angie xoxoxoxox

YOU STILL HAVE TIME

Good Morning:)

Just wanted to say there is still time to enter the CHRISTMAS CANDY GIVEAWAY. Prize will be drawn this evening after 8.00 pm EST AUSTRALIA.

SPREAD THE WORD AND GOOD CHEER:):):)

Mwah and Hugs Angie xoxoxoxox

Seasons Greetings

Good Afternoon All

I would just like to extend my thanks to you all for your support for my blog, ning site and most of all friendship throughout the year.



I am so grateful for your kind words, inspiring layouts created for the Sketch Challenges and to those who have been a Centre Stage Artists in 2009 for S.N.A

What ever your plans are for over the Festive Season, please ensure to be safe and enjoy the time off. I look forward to seeing you in 2010 for another fun packed year full of challenges, inspiration and creations.

Until we chat again, take care of yourselves and each other:)

Mwah & Hugs

Angie and family xoxoxoxoxox

Interested in becoming a Centre Stage Artist

Good Morning Ladies

Well as the end of year draws near, I'm starting to organise myself for the year 2010.

Every month I have a Centre Stage - Artist in the Spotlight, who displays themselves as a person their artwork and also a little about themselves in a biography! Not only do you get coverage on my blog, but also on my ning site as well:)

I'm on the prowl again looking for (12) twelve more Artist to display for the year 2010. This year I chose the artists myself, but for next year I would like to do something a little different! I would like to offer 12 positions to anybody who wishes to be advertised. This opportunity is open to Oversea's guest as well, so dont be shy!!!

So if you would like to take up this opportunity, I would like you to forward the following to my email address please at scrap.n.art@hotmail.com with the Subject line 2010 Centre Stage - Artist in the Spotlight.

1. Photo of yourself
2. A Layout, OTP or Digital piece of your choice
3. Biography - (Interests, hobbies and lifestyle)

** NOTE ** If you have a website or blog, feel free to add the address at the end of biography, this allows others to come check out your work!!!

Feel free to pass the word around, the more the merrier. Also check out this month's Centre Stage Artist (Ann-Marie Borg) if you would like to see how I display them on my blog. You stay featured on the sidebar all month and at the beginning of the month your post is displayed for all to see!!!

Once I start the selection process I will notify you of your month in the spotlight. Thanks again, I truly love showcasing you and your creative ability:)

Mwah and Hugs Angie xoxox

Christmas Candy

Good Morning

Well the year is coming to an end and I cant believe how fast it has gone!

To help get into the Christmas spirit, Ive decided to giveaway some Christmas Candy.



To be in the running for this Christmas Hamper, all you need do is leave a comment and your name will go into the draw for the prize to be drawn on Christmas Eve (24th of December). If you would like to spread the word around please do so it would be greatly appreciated and if you would like to follow my blog, please feel free.

Dont forget, if your after a bargain, I'm also holding a 50% OFF sale over at my ning site. Join up to be a member if your not already and start earning rewards points for your purchases. SNA Link

Mwah & Hugs Angie xoxox

The SNA 50% off SALE

Hello Everyone

Well as the end of year approaches, Ive decided to have a 50% SALE to get rid of as much stock as possible, because Im in the process of moving.

If your interested in buying some goodies to add to someone's Christmas stocking or for yourself maybe, then feel free to pop over to my ning site and grab a bargain!

50% sale excludes postage,once you have completed your order I will add that to your total. For those who have never purchased from me before, the quickest way around the site to look at items is to follow this procedure below.

Step One - On main page, you will see on the top menu bar the word SHOP. Click onto that icon and it will then take you into the next screen.

Step Two - Next click on the ALL ALBUMS icon, this will then take you into the categories of all the products I have available.

Step Three - Once your in there feel free to browse around! If you see a particular item you like, underneath each picture there is a stock availability and price. If you would like to purchase that item, please leave a comment underneath each item with the amount required, this will then generate an email to me stating what you would like to purchase.

If you need to go back to the category or you would like to look at something else, click on the ALL ALBUMS icon at the top of the menu bar again to go back to category area's.

Sale starts tomorrow at 9.00 am Saturday the 12/12/09 and finishes on Sunday the 13/12/09 at 5 pm. Come along and visit my ning site at Scrap.n.Art Ning Site

If you have any queries in relation to any of the above, please do not hesitate to contact me on scrap.n.art@hotmail.com

Kind regards Angie xox

NOVEMBER SKETCH WINNERS

Good Evening Ladies!

Thank you to the following ladies for your participation in the November Sketch Challenge and these lovely ladies are as follows:

Leanne, Louise, Gillian, Sharon and Lisa.

Your layouts were all stunning and it made it very hard for the judge Chiquita James to pick just one winner.

Firstly before I announce the winners I would like to thank my Scrap.n.Art "Centre Stage" Artist in the spotlight Chiquita James for her lovely Profile & featured layout and for choosing the winner of this competition. I really appreciate your time and effort:)I will now announce who Chiquita has chosen as the winning choice:)

So without any more delays

Drum Roll ................

The winner that Chiquita has chosen is as follows:

First Place
Lisa Kamphuis with the layout called
"Father and Son"



Congratulations Lisa. I will email you shortly to grab your address details so I can send your prize pack out.

Of course I still have my Scrap.n.Art Choice award to give away and that goes to Louise White with the layout called "True Love"



Congratulations Louise! I will be sending you your S.N.A Choice Award code (blinkie)shortly to place on your blog or signature area.

Thanks to everyone again for your time and effort, I really appreciate it and the S.N.A gallery is looking fantastic with all your different interpretations.

Don't forget the DECEMBER SKETCH CHALLENGE is out on the main page of the Ning site and here on my blog so check it out.

If you haven't already joined the Ning Site, pop on over to Scrapnart.

Feel free to browse around, add your layouts and join in the forum and chat area.

***NOTE***** Please make sure you place your layout for the monthly sketch challenge into the SNA site for Judging first before placing onto other sites, otherwise I wont know if your in the running or not for the competition!!!

Mwah & Hugs Angie xoxox

My Latest Publication in Scrapbooking Memories

Good Afternoon

I just wanted to share with you all and for those who don't know about my publication in Scrapbooking Memories Magazine Vol 11 No.11 festive Season Edition.

My layout is called "Crouching Tiger" and is located on page 70.

I have taken a few clippings from the mag to place on here anyhow for you, thanks for encouraging me to go forth and submit.

Vol 11 No.11


Page 70 - Top left corner


Layout - Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon


On another exciting note, I have been emailed from Cassie from SBM inviting me to take part in a feature section in an upcoming magazine, regards to stamping and inking, so chuffed to have been selected, have finished my project, but of course I cant show as yet. That will be in the Edition of Vol 12 No.3 Will keep you posted in regards to that very soon.

Thanks for allowing me to share this with you all:)

Mwah & Hugs Angie xox

New website for Basic Grey:):):)

Good Morning All

Just wanted to spread the word around about the NEW BASIC GREY WEBSITE that is going to be launched on the 10th of December 2009.



Check out the email I was sent this morning below from BG:):):)

Basic Grey Web Announcement

When the new web site launches, be sure to pop over and enter the contest to be in the running to win one of every Collection Pack Basic Grey produced in 2009 (a $246 value)! Wow that is an awesome prize:):):)

Thanks for listening and hope to see you there!

Mwah and Hugs Angie xox

Interested in being a Centre Stage - Spotlight Artist??????

Good Evening Ladies

Well as the end of year draws near, I'm starting to organise myself for the year 2010.

Every month I have a Centre Stage - Artist in the Spotlight, who displays themselves as a person their artwork and also a little about themselves in a biography! Not only do you get coverage on my blog, but also on my ning site as well:)

I'm on the prowl again looking for (12) twelve more Artist to display for the year 2010. This year I chose the artists myself, but for next year I would like to do something a little different! I would like to offer 12 positions to anybody who wishes to be advertised. This opportunity is open to Oversea's guest as well, so dont be shy!!!

So if you would like to take up this opportunity, I would like you to forward the following to my email address please at scrap.n.art@hotmail.com with the Subject line 2010 Centre Stage - Artist in the Spotlight.

1. Photo of yourself
2. A Layout, OTP or Digital piece of your choice
3. Biography - (Interests, hobbies and lifestyle)

** NOTE ** If you have a website or blog, feel free to add the address at the end of biography, this allows others to come check out your work!!!

Feel free to pass the word around, the more the merrier. Also check out this month's Centre Stage Artist (Ann-Marie Borg) if you would like to see how I display them on my blog. You stay featured on the sidebar all month and at the beginning of the month your post is displayed for all to see!!!

Once I start the selection process I will notify you of your month in the spotlight. Thanks again, I truly love showcasing you and your creative ability:)

Mwah and Hugs Angie xoxox

DECEMBER SKETCH CHALLENGE

Good Evening Ladies

Below you will find the Sketch design for December 2009 and also my take on the sketch as a preview and prize pack.

The December Sketch Design


My Interpretation of the Sketch Design


Prize Pack


How you interpret the sketch is initially up to you. You can choose what ever Papers, Embellishments and Theme you like. All I ask is that you follow the sketch and keep in mind the original outlay of it all.

You may choose to flip it, turn it on its side or even make it a double. The list of possibilities are endless, so go forth and create.

Submission & Cut off time:

Please submit your entries onto the new ning site for Scrap.n.Art in the album provided (December Sketch Challenge) or to my email address scrap.n.art@hotmail.com by the 30th of December 2009, this will allow ample time for the judging to take place in the slide show area and the winner will be announced on the 31st of December 2009.

Keep up the great work ladies and I look forward to seeing your sketch creations.

Kind regards Angie xox

DECEMBER SPOTLIGHT ARTIST

Good Morning Ladies

I have a wonderful opportunity every month of showcasing some of the talented Scrap artist around Australia and Over sea's and this month I bring you another Spotlight Artist.

Please welcome.............................................Artist in the SPOTLIGHT
Ann-Marie Borg



Ann-Marie's layout is called "2009 Boys"



Biography:

Hi my name is Ann-Marie Borg.

I started scrapping in late 2006. I tried "traditional" scrapping but the mess and the little kids around just didn't sit well with me so I researched digi scrapping and fell in love!

I don't know if I have a particular style or not as I am constantly learning new things and I like to try everything lol!

To see more of Ann-Marie's scrapbooking & Digital works visit her blog by clicking the link below.

Ann-Marie's Blog



Hugs Ann-Marie xo

it feels like forever since.......

Good Evening Ladies

Oh My! My poor blog:( How I have neglected you and my followers, I'm so sorry, but its been a mad house here at the moment and for he first time this week, I have had the chance to get on here and update.

Wow! I cant believe we are at the end of November already, where did the time go?

I have a few things to update on, so lets get started!!!

Firstly I just wanted to say that the Scrap.n.Art Sketch Challenge closes on the 29th of November, so if you still want to participate, there is still time to entry, remember to upload your entries onto the SNA site to be in the running for the monthly prize. Thanks to the ladies who have entered so far, the layouts look fabulous.

There is still also time for anyone who loves to digital scrap, to get your entries in for SNA (7 Up Challenge). Pop over to the forum on my SNA site and go to the Monthly Challenges thread to check out the details and requirements.

There is a $10 Gift voucher up for grabs from the gorgeous Sara Belmont over at Sweet Blossom Designs for the lucky winner.
Please note though there needs to be (3) participants for the prize to be allocated to make the comp equal and fair.

I'm totally overwhelmed with the responses for the SNA ATC Swaps. They are all remarkable Trading Cards. The participants totally amaze me with their talent and diversity and from the bottom of my heart, am honoured that I can actually now keep little piece of each of you here at home with me.

December is drawing near and the big guy in the red suit will be approaching. Keep your eyes peeled for a Christmas Giveaway here on my blog in the next couple of weeks.

December also brings Scrap.n.Art a new Spotlight Artist Ann-Marie, It's been an amazing year of talented artists, their profiles and art work. There will be a year in review for you all to see soon.

Keep posted as I'm on the search for some new artist for the year of 2010;);)

Well that is it for now, I will be updating again real soon with Winners for the month of November and as mentioned the new news for December. Until then take care of yourselves and each other;)

Mwah and Hugs Angie xoxo

Embellish This Competition - My entry for Round 5

Good Evening All

Well firstly I wanted to apologise for being absent in recent days:(, I have certainly had some bad cards dealt to me of late and am just trying to get through one day at a time at the moment, but things are all OK!!! DON'T PANIC

I thought I would just post an update in relation to my entry for this week over at Scrap.n.craft with T for the "Embellish This" Competition. I still amazed that I'm still in there with a chance, I'm up against some amazing talented ladies, but mostly the challenges that are set are really making think outside the square so to speak which is great and something I need right now.

So without further ado, this weeks challenge (round 5) was to create a piece using Recycled Materials!!

Requirements are as follows:

Toilet rolls -
The little scrolls at the top of the Canvas

Metallic -
I altered the small tree on the bottom with coloured patty pans

3 types of visible Paper Clipping -
Staples, Brads and Pins

A handle (pre-made or make your own)
I used a button on the right hand side of my framing.

Tags -
I created my tags on a chain to hang off Canvas

Distressing -
I used Tim Holtz distress ink all over my project and also sand papered and tore edges.

Bind your Project -
I used raffia to bind my project on the right hand side of the frame and also a used hinge on the left hand side of frame for turning.

Stamping -
I used a little bird stamp to resemble the Challenge Chics and also a friend quote.

Stitching -
I used a cross stitch up on the left hand side of frame and also hand drawn stitching around my scalloped edge patterned paper.

Here is my example:






I used a canvas as my base for this challenge as I wanted this project to hang on my wall. I hadn't yet used either my photographs from the Challenge Chics Retreat I had been too earlier in August 2009, so what better chance to get things organised and scrapped;)

The perfect amount of frames for Nine beautiful ladies that I had the chance to meet up at Rockhampton in Queendsland. These ladies hold a special place in my heart, Ill never forget them and the great time we shared together.

Thanks for looking and I look forward to posting more now things are getting better. I do hope this reaches you all safe and well.

Have a great Friday and weekend:):):)

Mwah and Hugs Angie xoxoxox

My past week

Good Morning everyone

Wow! The weekends just keep coming around so quickly at the moment.

I have only a couple of things to update on at the moment, life is a little hectic here at the moment, so sorry I cant tell you more!

Recently found out I have made it through to the next round of the "Embellish This" Competition over at Scrap.n.Craft with T (Tanyah Payne's Blog). This weeks challenge sounds very interesting, but my thinking cap is on and I think this will be a terrific way for me to express myself through creativity. Its about using Recycled Items, so should be a heap of fun.

I have also placed a new digi challenge on my ning site for all those digi scrappers who are members and if you know of anyone else that creates using digi, please pass on the challenge, there is a $10 gift voucher to spend at Sweet Blossom Designs, so the more the merrier. Thank heaps to Sara Belmont for offering the voucher, I truly appreciate it!!!

Apart from all of that its been raining hard here in Coffs Harbour and yet again we have been flooded in, the fourth time this year! I'm starting to feel like a duck. LOL

Anyhow, I do hope you are all having a wonderful start to your weekend what ever you have planned, until we speak again, take care of yourselves and each other.

Mwah and Hugs Angie xoxox

New Digi Challenge at my Scrap.n.Art Ning Site

Good Evening All

I am happy to announce that I now am holding a (S.N.A) Scrap.n.Art - Digital Challenge for all my digi members:):):)

I'm calling this challenge the " 7 Up Challenge".

There is a monthly prize up for grabs to the value of $10 to spend at the Sweet Blossom Designs store for the month of November. Sara Belmont from SBD has a fantastic range of digi kits available so you have to be in it to WIN IT!!!

I will be placing the November requirements up this evening for those who would be interested visit - Scrap.n.Art Ning Site and become a member.

Mwah and Hugs Angie xo

Embellish This competition and my creation for Round Four

Good Afternoon all:)

Well Im amazed to say the least about how I'm going with my entries for the "Embellish this competition over at Scrap.n.Craft with T. There are so many talented ladies and their creations,I'm very honored to have made it through to the forth round now and I would like to with you my recent creation for round four (Mix It Challenge).

This week's challenge was to create a design using your wealth of knowledge from past crafting items and to create something new out of two seperate techniques. There was also a theme to this exercise "Summer - nice and bright".

I had chosen to use Quilling as one of my creations, as I have the tool, but never put it to use, maybe too afraid of not being able to accomplish the desired effect, but that's what I love about these challenges, is thinking outside the square and having a go!! I designed two items using the quilling technique a Piece of watermelon and Orange.

My second use of the design was to use embroidery, which I dabbled in a long time ago and have ample amounts of products available. I embroidered two leaves sitting along side my quilled Orange.

The layout is based around my son eating a juicy piece of Watermelon on a hot summers day. I titled the page "I love the Fruits of Summer". Brightly coloured pieces of patterned paper, with a 3D approach against the black background really popped this layout and its embellishments out. Below you will find my different angles of the layout and the whole project.

Layout below:







Well cross fingers for me that I get the chance to participate in the next round and even if I don't I think I have certainly broadened my horizons with my scrapping techniques and even learned a few things along the way.

Thanks heaps to Tanyah Payne and the DTeam for the inspiration in these challenges;)

Mwah and Hugs Angie xox

A Blog Award;) Thanks Tanyah xox

Good evening everyone

Feeling very honored at the moment to receive a lovely award today from the gorgeous Tanyah Payne from Scrap.n.Craft with T. Thanks so much hun, this certainly brightened my day after having such a shocker!!:):):)



With this award I am able to pass it onto 5 other ladies with a questionnaire attached also to add to the fun, so my 5 ladies are as follows:

Cindy
Lisa
Emma
Shaz
Sara

Okay so now you have to do this.....Right click Your Blog Is Over The Top, save image to my pictures then copy and paste what is written below into your blog post! Then add the the pic to your blog and answer these questions!

Here are the rules of this award

1. You can only use ONE word!!!
2. Pass this along to 5 of your bloggers!
3. Alert them that you have given them this award!
4. HAVE FUN!!!


1. Where is your cell phone? On charge, lol (bench)

2. Your hair? Straight

3. Your mother? Charm

4. Your father? Douglas

5. Your fave food? Thai

6. Your dream last night? Insight

7. Your fave drink? Coffee

8. Your dream/goal? Never give up!

9. What room are you in? Computer Room

10. Your hobby? Scrapbooking

11. Your fear? rejection

12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Still kicking

13. Where you were last night? Home

14. Something that you aren't? Many things, but I never give up trying

15. Muffins? Not a fan

16. Wish List Item? Harmony

17. Where did you grow up? QLD and NSW

18. Last thing you did? Suprised to receive an award;)

19. What are you wearing? Jim Jams

20. Your TV? Off

21. Your Pets? dog

22. Friends? Cherish and adore

23. Your Life? Still learning

24. Your Mood? settled

25. Missing Someone? Yes

26. Vehicle? old

27. Something your not wearing? Watch

28. Your fave store? Scrapbooking

29. Your fave colour? Blue

30. Last time you laughed? Today

31. Last time you cried? Yesterday

32. Your best friend? My Mum

33. One place that I go to over and over? My Inbox

34. One person who emails regularly? Cindy

35. Fave place to eat? By the sea side!

A New Digi Challenge is coming to SNA

Good Afternoon All

Just wanted to let you know that I will be placing a new challenge this evening for the digi ladies over at my SNA Site:)

A $10 gift voucher will be up for grabs to spend at "Sweet Blossom Designs" for the winning of the digi challenge, so pop over later tonight to Scrap.n.Art ning site to register yourself and see for yourself on the details and requirements;)

Mwah & Hugs Angie

I made it to the Third round at Scrap.n.Craft with T and the Embellish This competition

Good Evening all:)

Just wanted to share with you my recent creation for the Embellish This competition over at Scrap.n.Craft with T.

Ive been Lucky enough to make it through to the Round Three section of the competition. This week's challenge was to create a layout using the Melbourne Cup 2009 Logo and to "Bling It".

Everything comes in three's, so there was 3 separate task to complete also on your layout and they are as follows:

Task One - Colours - Black, white, Teal and Pink

Task Two - Techniques on Background - I used Paint, Sewing and Doodling

Task Three - Fabric, Feathers and Bling.

I created a layout using a photo of my daughter and I at our last years "New Years Eve - (P) Party". This certainly challenged me and I had a lot of fun doing so, especially that splattered paint effect, was very therapeutic;) lol

My Layout called "N.Y.E - New Years Eve"



I do hope I make it through to the next round and even if I don't I think I would still participate as the challenges are awesome and certainly make you think outside the square!!!

Thanks heaps to Tanyah Payne and the DTeam for the inspiration;)

Mwah and Hugs Angie xox

NOVEMBER SKETCH CHALLENGE

Good Evening Ladies

Below you will find the Sketch design for November 2009 and also my take on the sketch as a preview and prize pack.

The November Sketch Design



My Interpretation of the Sketch Design



Prize Pack



How you interpret the sketch is initially up to you. You can choose what ever Papers, Embellishments and Theme you like. All I ask is that you follow the sketch and keep in mind the original outlay of it all.

You may choose to flip it, turn it on its side or even make it a double. The list of possibilities are endless, so go forth and create.

Submission & Cut off time:

Please submit your entries onto the new ning site for Scrap.n.Art in the album provided (November Sketch Challenge) or to my email address scrap.n.art@hotmail.com by the 29th of November 2009, this will allow ample time for the judging to take place in the slide show area and the winner will be announced on the 30st of November 2009.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING SUBMISSIONS TO MAGAZINES or WEBSITES:
Something has come to mind recently in regards to Submissions for either magazines or web based sites. I love the thought that you use my sketch challenges as inspiration and that you participate, but requirements for submitting layouts to magazines require that you use original based layouts of your own.
I have no problems with you using my sketches to submit as I have had a couple of ladies recently now submit there entries into different magazines and they have been accepted, which is terrific, but I hate being the bearer of bad news and that is that if you are going to submit your layouts that have been produced by you, but the sketch being by me the original creator, could you please give credit where credit is due, by stating this a S.N.A. Sketch Designs by Angela Bailey.

I too use digital elements from digital scrappers and it MUST be noted on any submission either web based or magazine submission that you credit the original creator of such elements, sketches or etc. I hope this doesn't leave a bad taste in your mouths, but fair is fair and I know I would do the same for you if it was the other way around.Thank you for your time and for participating.

Keep up the great work ladies and I look forward to seeing your sketch creations.

Kind regards Angie xox

Good Morning Ladies

I have a wonderful opportunity every month of showcasing some of the talented Scrap artist around Australia and Over sea's and this month I bring you another Spotlight Artist.


Please welcome.............................................Artist in the SPOTLIGHT
Chiquita James



Chiquita's layout is called "I've built my world around you two"



Biography:

I am a wife to a loving hubby and a SAHM to two beautiful children. My Scrap booking journey began about 3 years ago by going to a Creative Memories Class to learn the basics.

I have drawn alot of inspiration from many other Online Scrappers who have shared their beautiful work and my knowledge has grown alot because of such. I still don't really have my own style but I do tend to be a bit limited to having everything colour co-ordinated and symmetrical.

I'm working on branching out to find my niche. I started by joining the Songbirds Scraps DT and had alot of fun trying new lyrical inspired pages. I have now moved on teaching scrapbooking classes at my LSS. I'm enjoying every moment of the journey, the products, the memories I can preserve and the photos I can take.

I encourage all to give it a try at least once. You never know, you may become addicted like me :-)

To see more of Chiquita's scrapbooking work visit her blog site at:

http://hippychiquita.blogspot.com/

October Sketch Winners

Good Evening Ladies!

Thank you to the following seventeen ladies for your participation in the October Sketch Challenge and these lovely ladies are as follows:

Leanne, Pam, Gillian, Lizzy, Shari, Kylie, Renae, Sharon, Emily, Lisa K, Ann-Marie, Cindy, Sara, Emma, Stephanie, Louise and Lisa L.

Your layouts were all stunning and it made it very hard for the judge Sara Belmont to pick just one winner. So Sara has chosen two winners along with my Scrap.n.Art Choice Award.

Firstly before I announce the winners I would like to thank my Scrap.n.Art "Centre Stage" Artist in the spotlight Sara Belmont for her lovely Profile & featured layout and for choosing the winner's of this competition. I really appreciate your time and effort:)I will now announce who Sara has chosen as winning choices!

Sara has also been kind enough to add an extra little surprise for you ladies who have won, by offering a $10 and $5 gift coupon to spend at Sweet Blossom Designs.

So without any more delays

Drum Roll ................

The winner that Sara has chosen is as follows:

First Place
Lizzy C with the layout called
"Dear to my Heart"



Congratulations Lizzy. I will email you shortly to grab your address details so I can send your prize pack out and also give you the details for Sara's website.

Second Place
Ann-Marie with the layout called
"Best of Friends"



Congratulations Ann-Marie. I will email you shortly also with the details for Sara's website too

Of course I still have my Scrap.n.Art Choice award to give away and that goes to Renae Woods with the layout called "Sweet Boy"



Congratulations Renae! I will be sending you your S.N.A Choice Award code shortly to place on your blog or signature area.

Thanks to everyone again for your time and effort, I really appreciate it and was totally overwhelmed this month with the response to the sketch challenge the S.N.A gallery is looking fantastic with all your different interpretations.

Don't forget the NEW NOVEMBER SKETCH CHALLENGE is out tomorrow on the main page of the Ning site and here on my blog.

If you haven't already joined the Ning Site, pop on over to Scrapnart.

Feel free to browse around, add your layouts and join in the forum and chat area.


***NOTE***** Please make sure you place your layout for the monthly sketch challenge into the SNA site for Judging first before placing onto other sites, otherwise I wont know if your in the running or not for the competition!!!

Mwah & Hugs Angie xoxox

New stock has arrived:)

Good Evening

I just thought I would share some exciting news. I have been madly organising and placing new stock on my online shop area today.

DISPLAY PIC



Stock Items are as follows:

American Craft Eyelets:
Pewter, White, and Black

American Craft Cardstock:
Brown Sugar
Bubblegum
Denim
White
Black
Lagoon
Moss
Crimson
Ladybug
Caramel

Basic Grey P/papers:
Admiral
Kaleidoscope
Autumn Gaze

Basic Grey Rhinestones:
Bling it on Plume - Rub-ons and Rhinestone combined
Swirl Rhinestones
Dots in Rhinestones (Silver & Diamond)
Individual Half Pearls (Wine & Champagne)
Butterfly & Bee Rhinestones (Grass Coloured)

American Craft Ribbons:
Uptown Blue (6 pack assorted ribbons)
Uptown Pink (6 pack assorted ribbons)

American Craft Thickers:
Lullaby - Foam alpha - Blush

Kaisercraft Rhinestones:
Swirls
Flowers
Hearts
Stars
Corners
Arrows

Feel free to come and join up as a member and be rewarded for your purchases with my 'Angel Rewards System":):):)

Visit: Scrap.n.Art Supplies
Thanks again and I look forward to seeing you there.

Mwah and Hugs Angie oxox

Ive made it through to round two of the comp

Good Morning

I have been participating in the Scrap.n.Craft with T and Embellish This competition.

Last week I produced a layout called "I Luvs ya Mum" and I was selected to go through to the next round. YAYYYYYY

This weeks challenge was to create an embellishment that could be used on a gift bag, card or box. You had to create the embellishment yourself, use wire and the colours Red, white and green.

I decided that I wanted to make a gift bag! I used a C5 envelope and transformed it into a gift bag, covering it with a lovely red and white checkered patterned paper and then completing it off with my embellishments on the top of a tag. See below for my end results, I was pretty pleased with what I had as a finished product.



Anyhow fingers crossed all goes well and I make it through to the next round (xxxx)lol.

Apart from that, I have been quite busy this weekend with visitors and birthday parties. I have taken some shots of all and will post them up later.

New stock should be arriving this afternoon, so if your interested keep your eyes
peeled to the SNA shop. Scrap.n.Art Online Shop

Well I want to wish everyone a hap happy Monday and I will be around later to announce some more news, so until then take care of yourselves and each other;)

Mwah & Hugs Angie xox

OUTSTANDING RESPONSE

Good Morning

Well its another gorgeous Friday morning and I have plenty to get done today, but I just wanted to come in and post about the "Outstanding Response" I'm getting for the October Sketch Challenge that I run.

Already I have 14 entries, which are all breathtaking, this one is certainly going to be hard to judge this month, I dont envy you Sara!

Thank you to everyone, you truly are remarkable talented ladies and I just love seeing all the different interpretations of the sketches I produce.

If you haven't already entered and would like to be in the running for the S.N.A Prize pack available, see details in the sidebar on my blog here for sketch description or pop over to my Ning Site to see full terms. Scrap.n.Art Cut off time is the 30th of October by Midnight 2009.

Thanks again and I look forward to seeing you all again soon.

Mwah & hugs Angie

Another Publication on its way:) YIPPIE

Good Afternoon

Wow! is all I can say after already seeing my first publication in the issue of the Scrapbooking Memories issue vol 11 No. 9 I thought I was truly blessed even just to receive this one, let alone another commissioning letter this afternoon from Cassie Bellemore saying that another layout will be published very soon.

It will be in the issue Vol 11 No. 11, so for those who follow my creations that is where you will find it. The layout is called "Crouching Tiger", although Im not sure what page or gallery section as yet.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me and helped me believe in myself again.

Many thanks

Angie xo

Week 1 Challenge over at Scrap-n-Craft with T

Good Evening

Well today I set about achieving three major things and I did!

One was to complete a Canvas I'm making for a dear friend. Secondly was to clean house! Yes I accomplished that too, but once the kids got home I thought to myself why did I even bother. LOL Last of all I wanted to make a start on a layout for the "Embellish This comp over at Scrap-n-Craft with T.

I placed together some materials required for the challenge and started to create, I thought to myself, I probably wont get this finalised before this evening, but I actually got it completed with in a two hour period (miracle) for me.

The Week One challenge was to Create a layout/project about a loved one, you must journal about what you love about this person also. Other requirements for the challenge was to have on your page Handmade flowers, beads, felt, fabric and a doily.

Here is my example of the challenge its called "I luvs ya Mum"

Journaling reads:

To the most incredible woman I know, you've given me a foundation of Love, support and comfort. I only hope I can be half the woman you are... I Luvs ya Mum.

Thanks for a wonderful challenge Tanyah:) and TFL

Hugs Angie

Published in Scrapbooking Memories & Congrats to Cindy Roberts

Good Afternoon

I just wanted to share with you all and for those who don't know about my publication in Scrapbooking Memories Magazine Vol 11 No. 9 (Scrapbooking for a Cause).

It my very first publication, so hence why I'm very excited. My layout is called "I Will Survive" and is located on page 96.

I have taken a few clippings from the mag to place on here anyhow for you, thanks for encouraging me to go forth and submit, I really am chuffed and it has proven to me that if I try I really can accomplish anything. Congratulations also to some other well known faces I know for your entries into this mag also and are as follows:

Nat Williams - My Boy Page 43 & Cousingly Love Page 73

Skye Johnson - Grateful Page 45 & Theo Page 131

Treesa Young - Together Page 132

Sorry If I missed anyone else...

On another exciting note, my Design Team Member (Cindy Roberts) has been short listed into the TOP 50 for this years Scrapbooking Memories Masters YAYYYYYYYYYY! So well deserved Hun and I hope its your time to shine this year and that you get selected, so very proud of you!!!!

Thanks for allowing me to share this with you all:)

Mwah and Hugs Angie xox

MIA but Im back:)

Good Evening

Well I humbly apologise for being missing in action but life has been busy...

School holidays here at the moment, but kids returning in NSW Monday, so Ill free time again to get some much needed scrapping completed and also updates more regularly.

I have only managed a couple of scrapping things lately, I think my mojo ran away to some island and forgot to come back! LOL

Never the less I would like to share with you the couple that I have done anyhow.

When I was up at the retreat at Rockhampton for the Challenge Chics, I purchased a couple of kits from Deb Mitchell. Kits called Adore and Grow. So here are my interpretations of the kits.

Adore and Hold Dear is the first layout I had fun creating. A picture of Lisa and I whilst at the retreat, this lady certainly has become a dear friend and we shared a wonderful weekend of laughing chatting and staying up way to late in fact an all nighter. LOL

Our Cuddles is the second layout is of my two babies Curtis and Dakota. The layout I created using Deb's kit I called "Our Cuddles" When I first saw this kit, I thought Ohhhhhh! I have a perfect photo for that one, so I couldn't resist. The photo of Curtis and Dakota sharing a cuddle, this often happens and I wanted to create a layout that they could reflect back on in years to come of the special bond they share as Siblings now at present.

ADORE & HOLD DEAR

OUR CUDDLES

Thanks for taking the time to see my creations, and sorry once again for not being around.

Until next time, take care of yourselves and each other;)

Mwah and Hugs Angie xoxoxo

A Journaling Challenge

Good Evening All

I decided that I was going to challenge myself and complete a layout for Cindy Roberts over at the Journaling Junkie.

The challenge is to create a layout with lots of Journaling about a relationship you have with a sibling/siblings.

The good, the bad and the ugly!! If you don’t have a sibling then you could journal about what you would have liked in a brother/sister. Below is my layout called "With Love" and the journaling that fits the description of the relationship I have with my brother Leigh.

The Journaling reads as follows:

"With Love"

comes a bond between a Brother and Sister.

Through the good times and bad we stick together.

Life is a journey that we share.

I love you, I Adore you and I'm so glad you are

apart of my life, now and forever!

If your interested in giving yourself a challenge with Journaling well this one is for you. You have until 14 October to submit your entries. Follow this link to see for yourself Journaling Junkie.

Thanks for looking.

Mwah and Hugs xo

October Sketch Challenge

Good Morning Ladies

Below you will find the Sketch design for October 2009 and also my take on the sketch as a preview and prize pack.

The September Sketch Design

My Interpretation of the Sketch Design

Prize Pack

Credits to Sweet Blossom Designs for the digital elements used and also Kaiser Craft for their brushes that have been used.

How you interpret the sketch is initially up to you. You can choose what ever Papers, Embellishments and Theme you like. All I ask is that you follow the sketch and keep in mind the original outlay of it all.


You may choose to mirror it, flip it, turn it on its side or even make it a double. The list of possibilities are endless, so go forth and create.

Submission & Cut off time:

Please submit your entries onto the new ning site for Scrap.n.Art in the album provided (October Sketch Challenge) or to my email address scrap.n.art@hotmail.com by the 30th of October 2009, this will allow ample time for the judging to take place in the slide show area and the winner will be announced on the 31st of October 2009.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING SUBMISSIONS TO MAGAZINES or WEBSITES:
Something has come to mind recently in regards to Submissions for either magazines or web based sites. I love the thought that you use my sketch challenges as inspiration and that you participate, but requirements for submitting layouts to magazines require that you use original based layouts of your own.
I have no problems with you using my sketches to submit as I have had a couple of ladies recently now submit there entries into different magazines and they have been accepted, which is terrific, but I hate being the bearer of bad news and that is that if you are going to submit your layouts that have been produced by you, but the sketch being by me the original creator, could you please give credit where credit is due, by stating this a S.N.A. Sketch Designs by Angela Bailey.

I too use digital elements from digital scrappers and it MUST be noted on any submission either web based or magazine submission that you credit the original creator of such elements, sketches or etc. I hope this doesn't leave a bad taste in your mouths, but fair is fair and I know I would do the same for you if it was the other way around.Thank you for your time and for participating.

Keep up the great work ladies and I look forward to seeing your sketch creations.

Kind regards Angie xox

Centre Stage Artist in the Spotlight ~ Sara Belmont

Good Morning Ladies

I have a wonderful opportunity every month of showcasing some of the talented Scrap artist around Australia and over sea's and this month I bring you another Spotlight Artist.

Please welcome.............................................Artist in the SPOTLIGHT

Sara Belmont

Sara Belmonts layout is called "Having Fun"

Biography:

My name is Sara Belmont-Kleingeld and I’m an Aussie like Angie (just waaaay over the other side of the country from her). I have a wonderful, supportive hubby and together we have two high-energy kids, 4 ½ & 2 years old, that keep us on our toes!

I started scrapping about 5 years ago and was initially a paper scrapper. I still have a room bursting at the seams with papers and other scrapping paraphernalia. I swear one day I’ll get back to it! Anyhow, about 12 months ago I decided to have a go at this thing called ‘digital scrapping’… and NEVER looked back! Less than two months later Vicki (A Work In Progress) was kind enough to give me a position on her Creative Team. Little did she know what she was getting herself in for! I didn’t take long to convince her to let me have a go at designing and she even allowed me to create add-ons to her kits. About six months later I started selling under my ‘Sweet Blossom Designs’ name at the Eidou store. I was then offered an opportunity too good to pass up – opening up my own store in partnership with Vicki (A Work In Progress), Stacey (Stacey’s Scraps) and Mel (Mel’s Lightbulb Moments)… thus the Scrap That Idea store was born.

I find it hard to describe my style… I like to think I’ll have a go at anything. I definitely go through phases… there was a while where every page had to have stitching or staples. Then it changed to plants/leaves and flowers. I used to build the ‘perfect’ layout by grabbing bits & pieces from lots of different kits. I find now I tend to keep it much simpler and just stick to the elements and papers in a single kit. I suppose the only thing that hasn’t changed much is a preference for layouts with a lot of white space.

Unfortunately, owning your own store comes with the impossible task of designing, scrapping, order tracking, CTing, etc. So I no longer have much time for scrapping for the fun of it. As a consequence, I rarely get the chance to participate in challenges and other fun things. Maybe a lesson in time management is needed!

You can see some of my layouts on my blog: http://sweetblossomdesigns.blogspot.com/

You can also find my kits for sale at the Scrap That Idea store: http://www.scrapthatidea.com/store/index.php?_a=viewCat&catId=15