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Ever thought about fancying up your holiday photographs? Adding white PNG's is a wonderful way to add a touch of winter, holiday magic or Christmas cheer to do just that. 

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'Love' with American crafts.

A little while back I did this project for the AC blog...we were asked to use a book cover as inspiration for the L.O.

And the book I was inspired by...

Well as you can see not only did love inspire my page but the cover of one of my fave books too, "Advertising, Design and Typography by Alex White". It was the perfect catalyst for my page because my bloke, being a graphic designer, and I, can have long & meaningful discussions about typography & fonts (seriously, no laughing please :o) It is one of the many things we have in common & add to our great relationship.  And on the subject of color...color is something this line is full of, bold and rich vibrancy that that screamed for me to try something a little different."

This is how I did it:

I pulled out x2 pages of odd alphas stickers I had left over to create my 'message block'. If you look carefully, there are messages & love words in there :o) The alphas I used were in x2 different colors, so I covered the whole white page in layers of white acrylic paint for continuity and an artsy, typography feel. Remember to leave enough space for your title to fit in, once the paint is dry. I spritzed a fine layer of colored glimmer mist over the white for a bit of romantic glam.

Influenced by the red & black of the book cover, I selected appropriate patterned papers & embellishments. These I layered underneath my photographs.

Add machine stitching.  Punch your butterflies & attach with a selection of jeweled brads.  Lastly add your titles & journaling.

 

Inspiration can be found in many places & forms...I challenge you to do the same, you'll be surprised by just how much is around you everyday."

And a sweet valentines cards using the Letterbox line! The mid-tone colors & gorgeous alphas stickers made creating it so easy. 

Hope you find these inspiring?

KJ

Not just a tall story.

OK so it wasn't just a rumour...we did in fact go away for the weekend & I did in fact catch a couple of large sweaty bass....it was the first time in 4 years that I have gotten some serious fishing time in....& it was worth the wait.

This was the tunnel of bamboo that lead to each of our cabins....with the green glow was so hard to photograph the kiddlets without them looking like they were ill :o)

One of my bass...check out the dorky look on my face.....mild hysteria hahaha! I'm crazeee I know. My brother looking ever the part of serious fisherman, was helping remove the lure from the fish's gizzard. He swallowed it so deep you'd think he hadn't seen food in a month....NOT!! Look how fat he is (the fish, not my brother heehee!)

OK so the rule is...carefully hold them...& SMOOch, then put back. Fish slime is a bugger to get off....needless to say Tersh stayed far away from me & my ripe aroma. (Not my most flattering pic is it....had I known the paparazzi were going to be there, I'd have dollied up a bit :o)

Dawn overlooking one of the dams....flip is was cold!!

Maxi getting his fishin' groove on....he was a natural....must be in the genes.

Cas patiently waiting for a bite...she really got into it, which is unusual for a little girl crazy about fashion, accessories, shoes & the latest hip hop band.

Tersh contemplating his life with this bunch of idiotic, smelly fisher people; whilst drinking in the amazing view over the vineyards. It was a great weekend...even if short & especially great to break the monotony of home life & be out in nature.

To change the subject a bit.....I got my August CK & in it was my Juicy Fruit L.O. They have their new Beta site up & running...you should pop over & take a look. Here's the link:
It is always so cool to see things in print.

This is a digi L.O I did last night. I was so itching for a scrappy fix & had hardly any time left before I hit the sack, so I whipped this up. It is using elements from a kit created by Michelle, as well as a mishmash of bits from all over the place. Sorry, I know I am supposed to give credit to whom credit is due...but I can't for the life of me remember who all the sources are. If & when I do I will mention them at a later stage.

Well I hope this made up for my bloggy absence?? I now have to go & give my guy my undivided attention....it is his birthday after all. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Hunni...you are the best!!

Blog you soon.
KJ
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Cool creativity!

Challenge #4 this week.... admittedly was a bit tricky but it didn't faze you guys in the least though because once again we have a lovely selection of beautiful L.O's to showcase..........to refresh your memories this was the 'sketch'.

Now if this one by Paula (Loreluca) doesn't make you want to go out & get yourself some of this creamy delight, then I don't know what will.

Look at Shaina's 'cool' take on the sketch.

Michelle did this funky digi interpretation & if you pop over to her blog she has created the clouds as a digi freebie for anyone to download. Thanx Mich!

This is my take...gotta love Italian gelati!

Martha's use of different printed alphas, reminds me of decorated cupcakes. I love the unusual L.O size....very cool!

Stef sent in this interpretation....it's amazing how just one sketch can produce so many fantastic results.This one sent by Marylin is a great example of how one can simplify a potentially busy sketch.

Look at how creative Inara (Christina) got with her L.O.

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Wow! ladies once again I am blown away & inspired by your creativity. Thanks for playing along. I will post the RAK winner a bit later. Have a super day!
~KJ!

New header.

As you can see I have a new header....it was a 'challenge' from my bloggy buddy Joscie using a digi/hybrid template she posted on her blog. Instead of a L.O, I used it for my header. If you get a moment, pop onto her blog, she is an amazing scrapper & her blog is full of tips & trick.

Enjoy!

Weekend photo post!

Hi there folks! Hope you are well & rested after the weekend? We had a real good one, with loads of time spent together, swimming, pottering at home, with the occasional outing thrown in. The highlight of my weekend was seeing Max draw properly for the first time. As you already know he is NOT crafty in an manner. He enjoys painting at school & gets involved with whatever they are doing but at home he chooses not to do any of the above. This weekend I saw him pick up the pen & perfectly {well as perfect as possible at his age} trace pictures, numbers & letters in his wipe books....I was astounded! It was almost like it just twigged in his brain somewhere, that he could do it........so I proud to finally say....my son drew this :o)

We visited the park a couple of times too....ate ice lolley's & felt the sun on our backs.

And spent quality time together horsing around at home. This is us messing around with the 'instamatic' point & shoot camera...we all took turns holding the camera above our heads......even Maxi had a turn.....it was loads of fun.

Well guys, I must get back to my Digi project I am doing for a local mag. It is taking a little longer than I expected because my lap top is behaving hormonally today & giving me loads of jip. Thankfully I have booked it in to the PC doc on Friday for an overhaul. I wouldn't be a happy chicken if anything had to 'go wrong', lest I actually say the words....if you know what I mean. I don't want to invite any sort of PC trouble before then......look what happened to Joscie....heavens!!

Have a super rest of your day...I will chat soon.
KJ
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