Catching up

Yesterday's technique from Shimelle was printing on any fabric. I decided to print on some canvas paper which I've had in the cupboard for a few years. Still using up very old papers with some Amy Butler butterflies and some bazzill swiss dot.

Back and ready to go

We got back yesterday afternoon and I struggled with the combination on the suitcase. The numbers had rolled by one but it took me a while to work that out. Don't know how that happened as I can't remember how to set the combination.

Here's today's layout for Shimelle's class. I'm going to have a go at yesterday's layout later today. Today's technique was printing onto vellum. Fortunately the pack I've had for many years turned up last week so I was able to do the technqiue how it was designed to be done!!

A love of craft

The end of the first week of Shimelle's class. Just enough time to complete the assignment before heading to the airport.

Blog Candy at http://yabugginme.blogspot.com/

Love the name of the blog. The candy includes a SU top note die which I keep eyeing up even though it's not available in the UK yet. I was so frustrated yesterday as I wanted to cut a simialr shape on my cricut yesterday but couldn't get the shadow option to work so just traced it onto the paper and hand cut it instead.

A family affair

Some photos from 2003 of the Bones' golden wedding anniversary. Today's lesson was to print on transparncies. I even managed to find mine and some more label samples!! My stationery cupbaord is getting tidier but not my computer desk or craft room.

What we do for fun

The jacket in the photo matched perfectly with the colour scheme of Shimelle's printabels so it was an easy choice. I haven't scrapped any of these photos from last year. I just need to find a bead to glue on the end of the pin.

Day 2

Had a lovely girlie afternoon yesterday with nail art and cupcakes.

This is day 2's handout of go to press. The photos are of the "Musical Safari" concert at Durrell last Friday. Lorraine would have loved the concert but she was busy in Orlando. M&E have absolutely loved their week at Chateau Vermont and Matthew in particular was very sceptical about the idea. Next year they want to do two weeks residential.

second post of the day!!!

Go to Press

You know I'm a fan of online classes, but I never seem to complete many of the projects. I've signed up for Shimelle's latest class at http://www.shimelle.com/ Here is the first page. I've been rereading a time management book and I relaised that time is not my problem, energy is. So I need to do more things in the morning whilst I still have the energy and keep away from the computer where I can waste many hours. So today's prompt arrived at 6am and I immediately printed out the handout and found some white cardstock and printed out the printables. I was so involved in what I was doing I almost forgot to go to the gym.


I now need to finish the layout I started on Saturday. The weekend was very busy with lunch out and then the final concert of Musique & Aventures, which Matthew and Elizabeth thoroughly enjoyed. Next year they want to do two weeks residential. So if anyone has paid employment for them, they are available for hire!!

Some crafting at last

I have been busy sewing today to catch up on some projects so they can be put away until they are needed next. I am doing two blocks of the month, so one will have more to do on 1 August and the other has been done for the quarter so will be put away until at least September. I am also doing a demo at quilting tomorrow night, so have put together my samples ready. I just now need to find a quilt with the pineapple block in it.

Our quilting group is organising a quilt to be raffled for Men of the Trees. The theme of the quilt is not surprisingly - trees. Now I am back on the Committee, I have had to do a block along with the other committee members to show the sort of blocks that are required. I have seen one other in progress which is completely hand stitched by Mo. P.



Now to put away my sewing machine and start tidying other items from the floor.

Fantastic

Everyone has booked promptly for Scrapagogo and there are only 7 spaces left. So excited. If you haven't booked yet, the website is Scrapagogo

Just in case you missed the announcement

GoGo is pleased to announce a day event in Jersey - '5 Reasons To GoGo...'


This event includes all the materials you need to complete 5 classes, this is a great value event with the usual GoGo appeal and one not to be missed!

The event will be held on Saturday November 21st 2009 9.30am - 5.30pm.

St Saviour's Parish Hall

St Saviour's Hill
St Saviour
Jersey
JE2 7LF

BUY YOUR TICKET HERE!

Member discount of 10% can be redeemed on this event if you are currently a subscribed member to GoGo Create or GoGo Greetings. Please note that the discount is applicable to members tickets only and not for purchasing guest tickets. Discount code for subscribers is JERSEY

To keep ticket prices as low as possible NO meals are included, however refreshments will be included such as tea, coffee and biscuits. You are advised to bring along a packed lunch and any nibbles you fancy.

The event is a time tabled event and will include 5 structured classes. Each delegate will have ample classroom table space to work on the classes. Please note that '5 Reasons To GoGo...' has been designed to teach 5 fun classes and therefore there will not be time for general cropping.

Please be advised that the classes for '5 Reasons To GoGo...' may contain some past kit products as well as other items. If you have any questions relating to this please email us at mail@scrapagogo.co.uk and we will be more than happy to help with your questions. Classes have been specifically designed for this event and have not been taught or showcased before.

The classes are all designed by GoGo Design Team Members and will be delivered by Janice and Lorraine.

Full class details will be emailed to all those that have purchased a ticket to the event in time for photo preparation etc.

In the eventuality of '5 Reasons To GoGo...' being unable to take place for reasons beyond our control, a full refund will be given before the event is due to take place.

Hope you can make it!

Lorraine & Janice

and even better, our Lorraine has secured the parish hall for the Sunday too so we can make a weekend of it!!

Is it hot enough for you???

This layout has been in progress since Saturday (when the photos were taken). I wanted turquoise chipboard letters but had to mix up the fonts to get the letters I wanted. For those that were a different colour, I peeled off the top layer, painted them all, stamped them with Stazon and used glossy accents over the top. This is a sketch from 2peas.

Last Gogo challenge

Here is the third sketch challenge for Gogogetaway and the related product is Cosmo Cricket (patterned paper behind photos).

What a beautiful day today. Now I wonder if I can persuade mine to go down the beach?

Wallhanging using chipboard

I have finished the second wallhanging using mountbaord instead of foam core. I put a layer of foam tape between the two layers of mountboard and painted the tape black and it looks good. The papers and bling cardstock are from a Scrapagogo kit from about two years ago!! I have obscured the faces as this is a gift and not my photos. I will give the recipient some turquoise glittery stickers to add a title. Hope she likes it.

Beaulieu friends mini book

I hope you can see the mini book in the following photo. Double click on the image for a bigger picture. I have used photos of Elizabeth's Junior School years with friends from school. My plan is she will journal for herself during the school holidays.

Almost the last cruise layout

Here are two cruise layouts finished at Saturday's crop. Just one more to make and I need to print some extra photos for that one.

More gogo goodness

Here are two layouts from one class and a wallhanging we made with Mary Anne. Love these two classes. The class kits are generous and there are still leftovers from both kits. There is also another small frame from MA's class which is as yet unfinished.

Free - we all like that word don't we??

If you didn't try the free hybrid class for National Scrapbooking Day and I know you passed that up, try this class. I love the videos that you watch whilst doing what you're told and which you can stop whilst you find the tool you need. It's free so have a go, you might like it. And no I'm not trying to convert you to digital scrapbooking, I know my photos could be improved with a bit of tweaking - could yours?

Mark your calendar for June 22. That's the day registration opens for the FREE instructor-led class of 2009 - Photo Editing: Frame-ups & Special Effects! In celebration of our SECOND BIRTHDAY, JessicaSprague.com will host an incredible photo editing class you don't want to miss! You’ll even receive a stunning FREE KIT by our friends at Houseof3.com!

Curious how to use the digital goodies you’ve collected? Or how about creating scuffy, worn edges or rounded corners on your photos? Dying to know to add swirly borders to your pictures like you see in magazines and advertisements? I'll show you how easy it is to add beautiful accents to enhance your digital photos, as well as how to add special photography effects using Photoshop and Photoshop Elements.

This FREE two-week class begins on July 6, 2009!



In this brand-new class, Jessica will show you dozens of awesome techniques you can use to add effects to your photos, including:

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That wasn't too bad

I've just watched the airing of the Weakest Link in which I appeared. I could have made it through to the final if I hadn't made a mess of the final voting. I hadn't seen the final round and I do think Stuart's questions were easier than Cat's.

I'm glad though that I can say that I'm thinner now than I was when that was taped three months ago.