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Circle and Banner Scrapbook Layout

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A few weeks ago I participated in a Facebook Virtual Crop.  It was lots of fun 'cropping' with consultants all over Australia via the internet.  During the course of the weekend we were given page challenges to complete.  The lovely ladies who organised the event have given permission for me to share these challenges with you!  Big thanks to Bernadette Lewin, Karen Page and Lynda Yeadon.  Here is the third sketch we worked from, "Circle & Banner" by Bernadette Lewin...

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Maid of Honour was abbreviated to MOH in the lead up to the wedding.  Maid of …

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Jump Into July - Hostess Rewards Stamps without having to host!

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During the month of July, when you purchase $32.50 in current, retail priced stamps, you qualify to receive either the July Stamp of the Month, My Acrylix ® Life Is Wonderful, FREE or any one of the Hostess Rewards stamp sets featured in Annual Inspirations 2014–2015 or Seasonal Expressions 2 for only$6.50!  That is a savings of up to $27 AUD!
The July Stamp of the Month is a lovely, versatile stamp set that is a great match for your cards and layouts that celebrate all the wonderful things—bi…

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Small Squares Scrapbook Layout

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A few weeks ago I participated in a Facebook Virtual Crop.  It was lots of fun 'cropping' with consultants all over Australia via the internet.  During the course of the weekend we were given page challenges to complete.  The lovely ladies who organised the event have given permission for me to share these challenges with you!  Big thanks to Bernadette Lewin, Karen Page and Lynda Yeadon.  Here is the second sketch we worked from, "Small Squares" by Karen Page...

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Paper Fundamentals and Heartstrings papers worked well together for this layout. Adding a shape between the squares makes your page more personal. Paper Fundament…

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Hanging Photos Scrapbook Layout

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A few weeks ago I participated in a Facebook Virtual Crop.  It was lots of fun 'cropping' with consultants all over Australia via the internet.  During the course of the weekend we were given page challenges to complete.  The lovely ladies who organised the event have given permission for me to share these challenges with you!  Big thanks to Bernadette Lewin, Karen Page and Lynda Yeadon.  Here is the sketch we worked from, "Hanging Photos"...

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And this is my page. I didn't add the hangers but I th…

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Word of the Day Travel Bug Challenge

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Travel Bug Challenge 2015Are you up for a challenge?

Beginning today, I will post a Word of the Day on my Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/PassionateAboutPages

Your challenge is to use that word as the inspiration for a page or a card.  You can make a literal interpretation or be a bit creative!

For instance, if the word was 'Dog' you may include photos of your dog, a stamp of a dog, use a doggy pun in your title or put photos of Yoga on the page!  (Downward dog is everyone's favourite pose)

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Now I've given those great…

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Starburst Scrapbook Page

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I have seen many of these Starburst layouts made by other consultants and I have loved everyone of them.  I decided it was high time Ito have a go myself!  You can make yours using a monochromatic colour scheme like this one, use all the papers from one pack or do something bright and daring!  All options work.

Starburst pageHere's how to do it...

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Mount your feature photo and add it to the page.

Starburst (1)The sentiment is stamped using July's Stamp of the Month Life Is Wonderful (which you can get FREE this month*).  He…

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Australasian July 2015 Stamp of the Month Blog Hop S1507 Life Is Wonderful

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Welcome to the July Australasian Stamp of the Month Blog Hop.  If you have arrived here from  Wendy's Blog you are in the right place. This is a circular hop, click through to the blog mentioned at the end of each post and you will find yourself back here.  There’s a lot of Wonderful inspiration and creativity shared in the cards, pages and projects created by my sister consultants using Life is Wonderful, July’s Stamp of the Month (S1507). Enjoy!

Life really is wonderful when you are on a luxury cruise surrounded by family!  Life really is wonderful when you are on a luxur…

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Storage & Display of your Supplies & Artwork

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Well, it only took 14 years but I finally have a dedicated storage system for all my shop supplies and my artwork for future classes.  I am soooo happy with it!

My gorgeous hubby put all the pieces together for me. My gorgeous hubby put all the pieces together for me.


The system came from Ikea and is a combination of different size 'cubby hole' units.  I was thrilled to discover I could add a door or drawers to any spot I desired.

My drawers hold Bling & Embellishments, Flip Flaps, Ribbons & Shimmer Trim, Adhesives, Blocks and Cleaners, Pens and Smal…

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June SOTM - Clown Faces

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I happened to glance down at the Ice Cream cone stamp on my work table one day when the stamp was upside down.  All of a sudden all I could see was a clown's head - the ice-cream had gone!

All my ladies at Saturday's Paper Picnic loved these cuties so much I thought I'd share the 'How To' with all of you.

Turn the ice cream cone upside down and make a clown.  CTMH June SOTM 'Ice Cream Dream' S1507 is so versatile! Turn the ice cream cone upside down and make a clown. CTMH June SOTM 'Ice Cream Dream' S1507 is so versatile!
  1.  Stamp 2 Ice Cream cones in Pixie ink on white daisy cardstock.
  2.  Use watercolour …

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Australasian Blog Hop - Happy Everything Operation Smile Blog Hop

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Welcome to this month's BONUS Australasian  Blog Hop.  If you have arrived here from  Vandra's Blog you are in the right place. This is a circular hop, click through to the blog mentioned at the end of each post and you will find yourself back here.

I'm sure you will be Happy about Everything you see shared by  my sister consultants using Happy Everything, CTMH's Operation Smile Fundraising Stamp (D1653). Enjoy!



My project today is a cute little card and gift all in one!  Treat Tubes (Z1823) are c…

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