Showing Your Cheeky Side Layout.

Good afternoon all. Hope you are all having a wonderful day. We are having the most glorious weather in Perth at the moment. So I have been out and about with the kids enjoying the sunshine. Here's a layout I did for the latest monthly challenges over at Challenge Heaven. This one is for the Word challenge where you had to use the word cheeky in your title and the extra criteria was to use a patterned paper base.

I thought this photo would be perfect with my DS doing his typical "Butt" pose. He thinks it's hilarious. We did manage to get some nice shots of his first day of school too, thank goodness.

I have used Kaisercraft Class of '87 papers and paper pad. So perfect with the colours of his school uniform. The gorgeous twine is from my lovely friend Marcia. Stay tuned for details as she will be selling twine and other hand-made goodies soon.

Thanks for looking and enjoy the rest of your day.

We are off to the park soon for a bit more sunshine.

Mel xxx

Crate Paper Anniversary Card

Good afternoon friends. Here's another card creation using once again, Crate Paper Emma's Shoppe both papers and chipboard accents. The sentiment was done on the computer and printed on the DP then cut using my circle nesties. The flowers are done with my MFT Die-namics Rolled Rose.

I am loving the chipboard elements in this collection. Crate paper used every bit of space so you have some really tiny accents as well as the large ones shown here.

Thanks for looking and enjoy the rest of your day.

Mel xxx

Mother's Day Cards

Happy Mother's Day for yesterday friends. Sorry I didn't get to post these yesterday but very busy day (weekend). I made two cards this year, one for a friend and one for my mum. Both in the same style to make it easier, and both using Crate Paper's collection Emma's Shoppe. Loving these papers. The one below was given to my mum. A little bit softer and in mums favourite colours.

This one was for my friend whose hubby is away on business at the moment (very bad timing I say!) Anyway I wanted to do something special for her and let her know how wonderful a mum she is, so I gave her this card with a small present which included a mug, some chocolates and earl grey tea bags (her favourite). The sentiment is from Stampin Up and the flowers are beautiful Prima flowers that I received from my gorgeous friend Marcia.

Thanks for looking.

Mel xxx

Birthday Card and Altered Box

Hello friends and happy Thursday. I can't believe it's nearly the weekend already. The weeks seem to go by so fast these days. I made this card and box set for a dear friend's birthday using gorgeous Crate Paper Emma's Shoppe papers and chipboard accents. The stamp is Fancy Anya from The Greeting Farm. Lots of distressing and inking on this one. I also glimmer-misted the flower which started out white and sponged some ink in the centre too. I am really into playing with twine at the moment both the natural and pretty mixed colour ones too.

Close up of flower and twine.

Altered Giftbox.

My friend loved that I had added the "B" which is the first initial of her name.

Very personal she said.

Thanks so much for looking. I will have some layouts to share with you soon and of course a Mother's Day card made especially for my beautiful Mum. Hope you all have a wonderful Friday tomorrow.

Mel xxx

Stuck Sketches

Wow, three challenges in a week. Just scraping them in before the end of the month. I rarely have time to do any challenges so I am feeling rather satisfied this week. Anyways this layout, Oh My Goodness YES a LO, I know you rarely see these nowadays on my blog but here it is:

I did this one for April 1st Stuck Sketches. I have never done one of there sketches and it worked great with my DS's school photo's. It's great to finally be scrapping these. I used Kaisercraft Class Of '87 collection as the colours matched DS's school uniform perfectly with the red and blues. More first day photos to scrap so I better get to them.

Thanks for looking and if your in Perth enjoy the sunshine.

Mel xxx

Mad For Markers and Card Patterns Sketch 112 Challenges

I am so excited to say that I have finally managed to do some challenges which have been on my 'to do' list for quite some time now, so I am delighted to participate this month. This card I have created for M4M monthly challenge and Card Patterns Sketch 112. I have coloured in one of the gorgeous MFT Pure Innocence stamps and used MME Stella and Rose Gertie 6x6 paper pad.

Copic colours used:

Coat, shoes and pot: BG 11, 13, 15

Dress: RV11, 13, 14

Flowers: YR04, 16

Hair: E35, 37, 39

Skin: E000, 00, 02, R20

Thanks for looking and enjoy your weekend.

It's a beautiful sunny day here.

Mel xxx

Slip Covers?

Wow, three posts in one week. I better stop posting and start creating again to keep this effort up hey. Anyways, I made these slip covers (I don't know what else to call them) for some Lindt chocolate boxes which contained four small Easter Eggs for my son to give to his Kindy teachers. I don't know if you can tell but I made the cover and then decorated them in the same style as the pizza boxes I made not long ago, using different papers though. This time MME So Sophie papers, all scrap pieces too, which was great. Oh and can you tell, I am totally loving twine at the moment.

I don't know if this will help any of you but I sorted through all my papers about a month ago and have put my scrap pieces in with my 12x12 papers and in there brands, such as Crate Paper, Kaisercraft and so on. By doing this I find I am using up all my scraps, which is great as they used to sit in a tub and I always forgot to use them because they were out of sight, out of mind.

Do you keep your scraps and how do you store them?

Thanks for stopping by and leaving any lovely comments.

Mel xxx

Crate Paper & MFT Unite.

Good morning, hope this finds you all well. Here's another card using Crate Papers' Emma's Shoppe. Not so girly this time. I created this card with a special friend in mind and I know she already has it in her hot little hands, so it's safe to post it here now.

This is the first time I have coloured up a My Favourite Things Pure Innocence Stamp and I just love them. They can be used for so many occasions and are so sweet. Look how cute she is!!

We are coming home today from our friends farm. The kids just love running around there. My DH and son are camping, just for one night. It will be the first time Dillon has slept in a tent overnight. It will be a nice father and son time for them too. Renee and I will be sleeping peacefully in the warmth of the house. I'll let you know how it all goes. Till then, have a fabulous day.

Thanks for any comments.

Mel xxx

Crate Paper Sweetness

Good morning friends. I hope you have all had a wonderful Easter and not overdosed on chocolate like me. I think I have eaten enough brown goodness to satisfy me for the rest of the year.

Here's a card I made using Crate Papers' Emma's Shoppe Collection. I love the prettiness of these papers. So girly!

Thanks for looking.

Mel xxx

Woohoo, Second Post In A Week.

Good morning, I hope today finds you well and happy. I am so excited today with Good Friday being tomorrow. I love Easter not only for the chocolate but for what Easter is all about, Jesus dying for us, and quality time spent with our family and friends. Easter and Christmas have to be my favourite times of the year.

Anyway down to business. I have another card and pizza box to show you. These were made for my beautiful sister-in-law (can I just say I have the best In-Laws). I have used the gorgeous My Minds Eye (do you see a pattern here) I think I am in love with MME papers, especially this collection. The stunning Stella and Rose Gertie.

So there you go another post as promised. Oh and I have a couple more coming soon.

Have a wonderful Easter. Enjoy time with your loved ones and I'll be back next week with some more cards and maybe even a scrap LO.

Take care my friends,

Love Mel xxx