Scrap the Girls!

YAY! I finally managed to get my May Scrap the Girls entry finished yesterday! (Just in the nick of time...phew!) This month's criteria was to scrap a layout based on an important female in your life (of course, I scrapped my daughter) and to include at least 20 words of handwritten journalling.
Here is my layout...

I used My Minds Eye 'Alphabet Soup' pps & chipboard elements for this LO, a paper doiley (of course, LOL) which I coloured using 'Key Lime Pie' glimmermist; and American Crafts 'Rainboots' and 'Sunrise' Thickers. I love this pic of us that was taken on Mothers Day and thought it would make the perfect subject for this challenge as I wanted to record some of the details from the day...

Here you can see a yummy My Little Bit of Whimsy textured button tied with 'Honeydew' bakers twine; Green Tara mini flowers, Little Yellow Bicycle chipboard flower; MME owls and the fabric strip was stiffened and shaped using Ribbon Stiff. (If you haven't tried Ribbon Stiff yet, you should definitely give it a try! Stay tuned for more ideas, as I will be doing a feature for Handmade By Suzanne shortly!)

A Top 50 challenge...and MORE Echo Park!

I know I said I didn't have too much left from my Echo Park 'Summer Days' kit, but I did manage another LO anyway...LOL This one was for Vicki's May Monthly Challenge at Scrapbooking Top 50. The criteria for the challenge were to use song lyrics from a song that is meaningful to the person in the pics as the title; misting in more than one colour; and fussy cutting.
Here's my LO...

I chose 'Dorothy the Dinosaur' as my song, as Brielle just looooves Dorothy. The different coloured mists are all there, even if they are a little hard to see in the pic - I used 'Polka Dot pink' chalkboard glimmermist on the paper doiley, 'Key Lime Pie' on the Kraft cardstock, then flicked 'Jazz Blue' around. I fussy cut the scallops from a sheet of EP pp.

For the embellishments I used gorgeous Websters Trendsetter green fashion trim; Lime Tree Creations crochet flower; Burdy's Embellies yoyo flowers & chippie heart button; and even the tag from the PJs...

I had a little play with my blog margins last night so that I could post larger pics of my 8.5" layouts - what do you think of the bigger size photos? Better or worse?

Show Us Your Stuff!

As Lovelybug Bits n Bobs is sponsoring during May at Show Us Your Stuff, I thought I should play along with one of this month's challenges. If you haven't played along before, then pop over and have a go! (These days everyone is bound to have some handmade embellishments in their stash.) May challenge #1 was to create something using ribbon / trim / lace, and of course, a handmade item.
Here's my take on it...

I used gorgeous Websters Trendsetter pink ruffle trim to make the little rosettes, and added some extra ribbon in my embellishment cluster. I also included a handmade cupcake button from My Little Bit of Whimsy; Kaisercraft 'Bubblegum Hills' chipboard pieces, a hand-dyed crochet doiley and a paper doiley coloured with chalkboard glimmermist. The pp and journal card are both Echo Park 'Summer Days' (there's not much left on my desk now...LOL) from Handmade By Suzanne.

Speaking of Handmade By Suzanne - have you entered the May sketch challenge yet? There's just over a week left to get your entry in with a $30 store voucher (plus free post) up for grabs! Click HERE for the sketch. :-)

White With 1!

Although orange has never really been my fave colour to scrap with, we have become more friendly over the last year, so this month's challenge at White With 1 managed to tempt me into playing along. The criteria for this month is white + orange + scallops.
Here's my take on it...

And yes, in case you were wondering, the pp & small alphas are Echo Park 'Summer Days' again...LOL (There's also a smidgen of Kaisercraft 'Bubblegum Hills' on there too!) The Burdy's Embellies chipboard bookprint heart button (which I just can't get enough of right now), has been coloured using 'Tiger Lily' glimmermist. A couple of my other staples of late have been the paper doilies and bakers twine...isn't it funny how you have a run of favourite things to use? Thanks for stopping by! X

A 'Fairy Tales' CC Chall!

I warned you there would be more Echo Park (and this still isn't the last of it...LOL) The next LO I completed was for Ant's 'Fairy Tale' Challenge for the Scrapbooking Top 50 May 'Fairy Tales' CC. Ant's criteria were to create a LO using a fairy tale as the title; a photo not normal shape / dimensions (I cut mine down to be squarer) and bling!
Here's my LO...

I used Echo Park 'Summer Days' pps, alphas, journal card & chipboard stickers for this LO. I also made a flower from some gorgeous Websters Trendsetter pink ruffle trim to match the flower that was on Brielle's headband & top in the photo and the yummy blue tape is MT masking tape - all available at Handmade By Suzanne, of course! The fabric button is one I made and the balloon embellie is from a swap.

Don't forget if you would like the chance to win a $20 store voucher (plus free post) to spend at Handmade By Suzanne, then pop over to the Scrapbooking Top 50 forum and complete my 'Frog Prince' CC challenge! Entries are open until midnight Sunday and you are more than welcome to complete as many (or few) challs as you wish (just make sure you at least do mine! LOL) It's an EASY challenge that can suit anyone, I promise! You can see all the chall details in my earlier post HERE

OMG...it's an Echo Park DOUBLE!!!

That's right, don't adjust your screen - I actually scrapped a double layout!!! (Don't worry, I shocked the hell out of myself too! LOL Apologies in advance for this long post, there's lots to show!) This LO was created for Ant's May Monthly Challenge at Scrapbooking Top 50, which is to scrap a LO using paper piecing in a quilt type design, bling and stitching. I pulled out all the stops and used my Echo Park 'Summer Days' kit from Handmade By Suzanne and am pretty happy with the result...

I used soooo many bits & pieces on this LO - the main elements being the Echo Park pps, chipboard stickers, alphas & journal card...

Lovelybug Bits n Bobs 'Ballerina' button...

Burdy's Handmade Embellies chipboard heart button (which I coloured with chalkboard glimmermist)...

Charm's Creations lollipop flower, Kaisercraft mini crochet doiley, Treens Trinkets bird pin...

Gorgeous Websters Trendsetter Green Fashion trim, bakers twine, pearls and even the label from the pp...

I've got more Echo Park to share, but think I'll leave it at that for today as my patience is all used up from uploading all those pics...LOL

I sooooo love Echo Park!

I decided my Echo Park 'Summer Days' kit from Handmade By Suzanne would be perfect to play along with Challenge # 4 this month at Scraptivations, which was to include a handmade embellishment. Here is my layout...

For my handmade embellishment I created my own ferris wheel, using bakers twine (I used Ribbon Stiff to mould it into shape), Echo Park paper, rhinestones and a button. Pretty simple, but I think it adds a bit of fun & dimension to the LO, don't you?

Other products used on this LO include the Echo Park chipboard stickers & journal card and American Crafts Thickers (Sunrise - Limeade). My only regret with this layout is that I don't have a better camera to take clearer pics of it! :-(

Stay tuned - more Echo Park to come! :-)

New Lovelybug Bits n Bobs Buttons!

I know quite a few of you have been waiting for this release, so without further ado here they are...

You can find all the details for these (and all my other buttons available) by clicking on the Lovelybug Bits n Bobs tab at the top of the page. You will also find info on postage charges, free shipping offer and how to contact me if you wish to order.

Thanks to everyone who already ordered via the Scrapbooking Top 50 Crafters Market, I have been packing your orders today. X

PS - if you're a Lovelybug Facebook fan don't forget to check the previous post to see if you've won today!

RE-DRAW - Lovelybug Bits n Bobs Facebook Fan Winner!

As last week's prize has gone unclaimed, I've re-drawn a new winner of our 50 Facebook fans giveaway. Our new winning fan number is...

According to the fan list number 35 belongs to...

WENDY TURNER!!!

Congrats Wendy!

Could you send me an email at lovelybugbitsnbobs@hotmail.com with your details and I'll get a prize in the mail for you.

To everyone else, thank you very much for your support!

Please continue to share the Lovelybug Bits n Bobs page with your Facebook friends, and we'll have another giveaway soon!

Stay tuned...new stock will be posted later! ;-)

My 'Fairy Tales' Cyber Crop Chall!

The May 'Fairy Tales' Cyber Crop is well underway at Scrapbooking Top 50 and for my challenge I chose to do 'The Frog Prince'. (As soon as I knew the theme of the crop I instantly thought of these pics.) The criteria for my challenge are to use a royal 'title' (prince / princess / queen / king) in the layout title; the colour green; and a crown embellishment...EASY!!!

Here is my sample layout...

The CC challenges are all open until midnight 22nd May, which is just over a week away, so you have plenty of time to get an entry in! (You can check all the challenges on offer HERE) The prize for the winner of my challenge is...a $20 store voucher (plus free post) from from HANDMADE BY SUZANNE!!! (My FAVE store, of course!) I would love to see lots entries from my bloggy friends *nudge, nudge* and see one of you win this fantastic prize! So what are you waiting for? Get scrapping!!!

HBS May Sketch Challenge!

Next in my catch-up is the May sketch challenge from Handmade By Suzanne. Again, it has been designed by our resident sketch master, Michelle Fowler...

And here is my take on it (yes, I fiddled with it a bit! LOL)...

I used the same MME range of pps I used for the previous LO for this one; a Lovelybug Bits n Bobs fabric button; My Little Bit of Whimsy textured button; a very cute felt caterpillar I had in my stash; and some gorgeous Hambly Screen Prints 'Garden Party' transparency layered over the paper doilies. The doilies themselves were coloured using 'Polka Dot Pink' Chalkboard Glimmermist...how awesome is the colour?! I looooove the chalkboard mists! (If you haven't tried them yet, you MUST!)

Entries for this sketch challenge close midnight, 31st May and the lucky winner (randomly drawn) will receive a $30 store voucher PLUS free post! (You can buy sooooo much with that!) You can visit the gallery HERE to see what the other members of the DT have done with the sketch.

Have you visited the HBS store lately and seen whats new? There is HEAPS of new stock! Get in quick if you are a fan of The Girls Paperie - there is some new stock that has been loaded, but stocks are limited! There are also new products from Echo Park, Basic Grey, Maya Road, Crafters Workshop and a fab new range of MT masking tapes, to name just a few. Check them all out in the New Products section HERE (And keep your eyes open coz there is even more goodness coming this week!)

It started tonight...

You can find the Scrapbooking Top 50 forum HERE

My Monthly Challenge!

Although I am still experiencing some technical issues, I am trying to catch up on what I can, so finally have some actual scrapping to share! *gasp* First up, my May Monthly Challenge for Scrapbooking Top 50. This month I decided on a product challenge - 'doilies'. (Largely due to my own recent obsession with them...LOL)
Here is my layout...

Besides using doilies, the additional criteria for this challenge are to include the colour blue and staples. I love this pic I scrapped of Vicki & I from my recent (surprise) trip to Mount Gambier for her birthday. This was shortly before we left for the airport...BEFORE we started crying! LOL

I used My Minds Eye 'Quite Contrary - Mary, Mary' & also some Jillibean Soup 'Blossom Soup' pps (left from last month's DT kit from Handmade By Suzanne); doilies (of course), which I coloured using glimmermists; Thickers - my old fave 'Patchwork' & 'Sunrise - Limeade'; one of the new Lovelybug Bits n Bobs Vintage Rim buttons and a chipboard heart button from Burdy's Handmade Embellies.

Lovelybug Bits n Bobs Facebook Fan Winner!

As promised to all the Lovelybug Bits n Bobs Facebook fans earlier today, the winner of our 50 fan giveaway is fan number...

And number 45 on the fan list is...

MELINDA THOMPSON!!!

Congrats Melinda!

Could you send an email to lovelybugbitsnbobs@hotmail.com 

with your details and I'll get some goodies out to you!

Time for a winner...

My barrel girl was in a much better mood this morning...

So it was time to draw a winner...

And the winner is...

Hooray SARAH!!!

And as you are also a Facebook fan Sarah, we'll be popping a little something extra for you in the package!

Thanks to everyone that entered this giveaway. Don't forget if you are a fan on Facebook to share with your friends - I'll have a another little giveaway there when we reach 50 fans! ;-)
You can find Lovelybug Bits n Bobs on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/lovelybugbitsnbobs

Practical Scrappers...

Last week my blog was visited by Christine Meyer, who is the site owner of Practical Scrappers, and she asked me if I would submit for their "Twine" call-out. Of course being the twine addict I am, I didn't hesitate to say 'yes' and today I received this...

I was happy that the LO they published was one of my recent faves (which was done for the March 123 challenge.) Why don't you pop over to Practical Scrappers and take a look at the Challenge Me Tuesday: Twine feature? (And perhaps some of the current calls and submit some work yourself?) ;-)

Last chance to WIN!!!

Time is almost up to enter the current Lovelybug Bits n Bobs giveaway. The winner will receive THEIR CHOICE of 3 button packs, plus two vintage rim buttons. Make sure you check out the details and leave a comment on the post HERE to enter! GOOD LUCK!!!

PS - as my previous post announced, Lovelybug Bits n Bobs now has its own page on Facebook. If you are the lucky winner and you are also a fan on Facebook, I'll thrown in something extra for you! ;-)

You can find the Lovelybug Bits n Bobs Facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/lovelybugbitsnbobs

And guess what??? This is my 300th post here!!! Woooooo me! :-D

Lovelybug Bits n Bobs is now on Facebook!

Yep, you read it right...not wanting to get left in the dust that is the phenomenon of social media & marketing, Lovelybug Bits n Bobs now has its own Facebook page!!! You can find it HERE on Facebook. So please pop over and become a fan!

Don't forget to enter the current Lovelybug Bits n Bobs giveaway too! If you're already a follower of this blog, simply leave a comment on the post HERE to enter! If you're not a follower, simply become one and then leave me a comment...EASY! I will draw a winner on Wednesday 27th April, and the winner will receive THEIR CHOICE of 3 fabric button sets PLUS 2 vintage rim buttons! Good luck!

Charm's Creations - a giveaway and sale!

My fellow Handmade By Suzanne DT member, the very talented Charmane Koch, has been busy making her own handmade embellishments. To celebrate her first official sale next Friday (29th April), Charm is having a giveaway of her 'Lovely Lollipops'. Look at this gorgeous pack of 16 you could win...

Charm's handmade lollipops are all unique, with no pack ever being quite like another. Due to this reason, stocks are limited so you will have to get in quick on sale night to get what you want! You can check out the details of this 'Charm's Creations' giveaway and upcoming sale HERE

PS - Don't forget my own giveaway either! Details HERE 

A couple of Top 50 challs...

Sadly, my Jillibean Soup 'Blossom Soup' DT kit from Handmade By Suzanne is almost at an end, but I did manage to squeeze one more creation from it - a card for the Scrapbooking Top 50 'Dare' Chall. The members came up with the following criteria for the DT - stars; paper tearing; glitter or bling; cannot be square. Here's my take...

As you can see, I included a bit of 'Cappuccino' bakers twine, and also some gorgeous Green Tara Bud 'n Bow ribbon and a mini flower. I made the large flower by tearing up tissue paper, securing with a brad and then I sprayed it with glimmermist.

The next challenge I completed was for the April 'Sweet Treats' CC - Vicki's 'Sweet' Criteria challenge. The criteria that were chosen for me were distressing; handmade embellishment; fabric / felt; black background. Here's what I came up with...

For this LO I used some scraps of Kaisercraft 'Love Notes' pps I had (which are currently 30% off at HBS!), as well as a doiley sprayed with 'Polka Dot Pink' Chalkboard Glimmermist (isn't the colour DIVINE? I LOVE this stuff!) I also used 'Chalk' Chalkboard Glimmermist splattered on the background. The gorgeous pink satin flower came from Vicki @ Burdy's Handmade Embellies.

Speaking of handmade embellies - have you entered my Lovelybug Bits n Bobs giveaway yet??? If you are reading this you are most likely already a follower, so all you have to do is leave a comment HERE and you're in the running! And, if you blog about my giveway on your own blog, I'll give you an extra entry (and love you forever!) ;-)