Scrapbook Frame

Hey all sorry I have been absent lately

Lost my craft mojo and have been busy decorating and dealing with the paperwork for the adoption (which for anyone interested we have decided not to go ahead with it!)

I have been doing alot of reading as well lately sharing a few different books with my mam. So all my spare time I have had my head in the books reading my new fav author Catherine King.

I have had this idea in my head for ages but never got round to making it so tonight I decided to make an effort.
Apologies for the video quality as taken on my mobile.

 I took the glass out of a 10x8 (20x25cm) frame and made a scrapbook page for my nan. I tried to stain the wood frame with some wood dye I had from staining the wood floor some years ago but only to find out this is not proper wood LOL!!

 I used a selection of old buttons and chipboard clocks, I didn't want to use flowers as this is a masculine page about my Grandad.

 Papers used are DCWV and Joanna Sheen and distressed and inked the edges with Tim Holtz Old Paper and Colorbox Chestnut Roan.

Used a chipboard title with a lovely family saying on and some gold photo corners to finish of the photo.

Really hope my nan likes it. I think I will make her another one of my niece so she can put one on either side of her clock on the fireplace.

Hope everyone is well
Sam xx

Latest Haul

Hey All

Apologies for my lack of posting been really busy with paperwork for adoption and we have been viewing a few houses (possibly moving in the very near future so trying to get our house sorted for selling!) Also seem to have a craft mental block going on :-(

This is a quick video of a Haul from yesterdays shop didnt get much and really sorry the video quality isnt up to much as my Sony Bloggie is dead and needs to be charged.

Hope everyone is well.
And I will try and get back into the swing of things soon.

Love Sam

Blog Award from Oana!!! Thank You!

Hi All


I have never received a blog award so feel mega honoured and happy to receive this from Oana!! Once you've checked out my blog pop over and check out her blog as she makes some beautiful cards and altered art!!

So I have to pass it to 8 wonderful blogger :

1. Suzie - SuzieBoo
2. Veronica - Treasured Moments
3. Michelle - Everyday Me
4. Dodici's Papercraft Projects
5. Jane's Lovely Cards
6. Cathy - Empty Nest Crafter
7. Arlene - Butterfly Kisses
8. Sarah - Woo's crafting Corner

8 Random Facts about me

1. I have a mega sweet tooth! Chocolate, cakes, sweets you name it I love it!
2. Me and Adam have started the paperwork and long process to adopt!
3. I cant drive but I want to learn.
4. I love to read love novels but don't get enough time nowadays - I need to make time!
5. Yellow, Blue, Brown and Cream are my favourite colours.
6. I cry every time I see a animal rescue advert on TV!
7. I am off work sick at the minute and have been bed ridden for about a week :-(
8. I'm hungry think I will see if Adam will bring me some weetabix and strawberries!

Thank you again Oana!   Please visit these wonderful ladies. They are super talented...

Saturday Scrapbooking with Sam - 9

Hi All

Hope everyone had a fab 4th July!!
Living in the UK we dont celebrate the Independance day but this year our local council decided to hold a festival to celebrate the close links between UK and US. Well for me personally US is my home from home as I have family over there and we visit every year so I wanted to join in and celebrate :-)

This a 12x12 layout which I have started for myself.

Papers:
Free download from ShabbyPrincess - Celebrating

Free download from 4shared.com

Blue,white and red card from stack I got from Lidel.

I dont think it needs a title as the word paper pretty much says it all!

Thanks for stopping by.
Sam xx

My Layout for MissCrafterella's swap - July 2011

Hi All

This is my layout for the swap which MissCrafterella on Youtube is holding this month.

My page is for Erin -  scrappyhour09 I hope she likes it.

Papers are by DCWV - The Whimsy Collection 

Prima Swirl with some additional tear drop gems added.

Alpha glitter chipboard is by Colorbox

Chipboard bird is from Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen Retro Rose collection

The glitter butterflies I got at a craft fair this weekend and didnt have a brand name on.

Little card I also made for Erin same papers as layout and a free Digi-Stamp from Little Musings

Thanks for calling past xx
Sam

Saturday Scrapbooking with Sam - 8

Hi Everyone!
Hope your well.
Another 8.5 x 11 Scrapbook page.

The pink polka dot paper is a free download from Jennifer Pebbles from the Pink October Free Kit by 2 Peas in a Bucket.

The font is from Betsy Tuma's Cupid collection on 2 Peas in a Bucket.

I used the pink trim which was sent to me in a RAK quite a while ago. The flowers are from the Prima E Line.

Thanks for taking the time to view this post xx

Sam x

Saturday Scrabooking with Sam - 7

Hi All

Sorry I wasnt able to make a video on Saturday so here is a belated tutorial.

8.5 x 11 Hybrid layout again for you.

 Papers are from the Epson America website and are Free all good :-) there are alot of different theme downloads on this site so check it out.

 Embelishments are from Paperbilities.

Was a quick and easy layout any questions let me known :-)
Hope everyone is well.