Aussie Scrapjack has been updated and we have 2 talents to choose from this month.
The first is Ann Lederhose…and here’s my Jack of her layout
I used one of Ann’s chippie frames on this layout and the photo’s are from Talissa’s Girl Guides Promise ceremony. It was very late when we got home and she was a bit dishevealed and dirty from eating snags and toasted marshmellows so these little photo’s were perfect for hiding her grubbiness 
The second Jack is Stacey Young…and this is my jack of her layout
Conner had a space themed day at kindy so we made him a robot costume. He was over the moon about it (pardon the pun 
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I have used some of my Pumpkin Pink chippies on this layout. The Luna Patrol space ships. I have also used a Stuff 2 Scrap chippie – 100% boy.
I have also been busy using my new Butterfly punch
This one I made to hang on the wall at home. The chippie word ‘Lifes little treasures’ is from Stuff 2 Scrap.
I also made the entire frame…we have all the components for framing at work now – so if I make them up I just have to pay the cost price, which is super exciting 
I also made a butterfly frame to give to Dwayne’s Nana for a housewarming/70th birthday present – sorry for the camera flash on the glass
I also made a butterfly frame for my boss and his family
I have also been crocheting. I’ve been trying to make some flowers like the Fancy Pants ones. I’m not sure if I have succeeded yet but I’ve been trying to make them without a pattern…which for me being a knitter is quite difficult!
So look out for these on upcoming layouts 
I also think they are a bit big but I’m having trouble finding the right ply wool. Its either to heavy or to light – which effects the size of the flowers…hmmm. Any suggestions appreciated.
If you are at all interested in the pattern I made up…Tammy’s Fancy Pants crocheted flowers
I start off with an adjustable ring (here is the tutorial I used)
Tammy’s Fancy Pants crocheted flowers
Start with an adjustable ring
Rnd 1: ch 4
Rnd 2: *1 dc into center, 1 ch . Repeat * 3 times.
Rnd 3: into each dc space – 1 sc, 3 dc, 1 sc.
finish by joining to first ch with a sl st.
If you do use my pattern, please give me credit and link back here to tammytempleton.wordpress.com After all it is the polite thing to do
So, what you end up with is the like to top 2 pink flowers/blue flower or the multicoloured flowers (above picture). They are all the same pattern but look slighly different because of the different ply yarn.
I picked up these funky rubber gloves from Coles the other day. How could I possibly go pass these little beauties
They made me want to scrap! LMAO!!
I’ve also been knitting scarves and enviro friendly dishcloths (they are made out of 70% Bamboo and 30% cotton. So you can throw them in the washing machine and when they get tatty you can throw them into the compost bin!
Stop looking at my double chin! Conner calls my scarf the Marshmellow scarf because it has little pink and white balls in it LOL
Here are my dishclothes
I have done quite a bit of scrapping but nothing that I can share unfortunately.
I’m looking for a monthly scrapbooking kit and I’d love your advice and recommendations.
Where do you get your kits? Do you think you get great value for money and would you say that you LOVE the kits you get every month?
I’d really appreciate your advice as its much better to get a kit that is from a reputable site and what better advice than from someone who already gets and loves their kits.
I am willing to look at overseas sites – so if you’re one of the many people that visit me from overseas I’d love to hear your thoughts as well
Please leave me a link to your site that shows off kits you’ve bought or a link to sites that you would recommend!
Thanks girls
Jodie Butler had opened her own Etsy shop and all I can say is WOW!! I love her flowers…they are gorgeous.
My favourites are the crotched flowers. These are just stunning!! I have to get some of these!
You can find Jodies shop here
and here is a sample of some of Jodie’s gorgeous goodies
check out the fun and funky colours of these flowers
I love the delicate look of these gorgeous ivory flowers with the pearl centers:)
and lastly my favourites – the crotched flowers in fun colours
Very nice Jodie! Thanks for sharing these with us
I do love doing the CC’s.
This week I scrapped a recent photo of Miss Lou and me
Whatcha think hun? I like it
I’m still updating my blog – I’ve worked all this week and haven’t had the net time so if you think something is missing it probably is?!
What else? I’m waiting patiently to hear some exciting birth news from this lady
Mardi is back from here cruise and her trip sounds like it was very exciting! New sights and sounds *sigh*
I know that there is probably heaps more to update today but I just can’t think!
So I think I’ll leave it there
So what do you think of my blog make-over?
I quite like the colours and the banner.
Also I was sick of all the links down the right so I have made pages up on my banner where you can visit my links lists and other stuff you may want to know. I still have some tweaking to do but basically it’s done
FAMILY UPDATE: Conner still isn’t well and let just say that what’s running out of his nose is disgusting (eeewwwwwwww!!). Jason seems better and he worked yesterday. Talissa isn’t well today and I made an appointment for both Conner and Talissa at the Dr’s today. (for those who didn’t know the Dr said that Jason and Conner have piggy flu – no blood test to confirm though) I’m working all this week and I’m still feeling ok
Did you hear about the mini tornado that swept through the Noarlunga Oval on Saturday during a footy match? that’s just around the corner from where we live – and we didn’t hear a thing 
Aussie Scrapjacked has been updated with July’s Jack by Charmane Koch – be sure to check it out!
Here is take on this months challenge
Thanks for stopping by and I would really LOVE your feedback in regards to my blog make-over. What do you think? Could I do something differently?
xxTam
All you have to do is post a picture of their new bottles and the phrase, Glimmer Mist is the same great product with a Fabulous NEW Look! Email your link to liz@mytatteredangels.com and your name will be placed into the draw for a six pac of the brand new, never released WINTER 2009 colours.
I know I’d like to win some! How ’bout you?
If your looking for me tonight around 7pm EST you will find me here
Scrapboxx Cybercrop
Maria always puts on a great CC with fabulous prizes…so I’ll see you there?
Talissa has a birthday party today and I want to get started on Conner’s robot costume for Kindy on Tuesday – space dress up day LOL! I have no idea how its going to turn out but I got some ducting for the arms and legs. Its silver and sort of coiled. You know the stuff I mean?
I’ll leave you with this picture of little Acute that I made. The pattern I got from Melly and Me
Conner LOVES this little doll and Talissa takes hers to school everyday
THE FUTURE
The future is not some place we are going to but one we are creating.
The paths to it are not to be found but made, and the activity of making them changes both the maker and the destination.
— John Schaar
That I have been asked to join the Scrapping Clearly Design Team!!
I was so excited to receive that email from Kylie. The Scrapping Clearly acrylic albums have always been a favourite of mine and I loved being a guest designer last year and using the Butterfly acrylic album.
So if you’d like to receive the Scrapping Clearly newsletter for all the updates just sign up on the main page! To easy!
I’d like to share with you the other talented Design Team members:
Alison Shearer
Allison Winchester
Celeste Vermeend
Fiona Leehane
Jaimie Emmerton
Janelle Wind
Jen Hall
Kelly Godwin
Kylie Tout
Lee Woodside
Maree Clout
Mel Nunn
Michelle Grant
Ngaire Bartlam
Nicole Anderson
Sarah Youde
WOW I feel very honoured to be designing with such talented ladies!
I look forward to updating you all soon with some more Scrapping Clearly creations!
I was very excited to be announced as the guest design team member for the Scrapboxx this month I was part of the monthly newsletter and got to do the monthly sketch challenge…woohoo!!!!
Here is my sketch challenge and accompanying example layout
I have also used one of Ann Leaderhose’s retro shapes (its the cool shaped embellie that I have my date tag dangling from) and one of Leeann Pearce’s funky scalloped border. I covered both with patterned paper and doodled the edges.
I also got the Boxx of Scraps and was asked to do a layout for the newsletter
Well I did two. The BOS for this month was awesome. I loved the papers and embellishments, they were great fun to play with.
My next layout share is last weeks Color Combo Galore, number 124. I did struggle with these colours a little bit…perhaps it was because they seemed so neutral?
The flowers are Kaisercraft white and I have dry brushed some red in the center.
In other news the new AUSSIE SCRAPJACK site is humming and its fabulous to see so many members already. It makes that little spot inside my chest swell with pride I love to do things that make other people happy So make sure you check it out and have a go at this months Jack – Melissa Corbett! Its a fabulous layout and there are a few more prizes this month due to the new grand opening
Here is my layout for this month – I wasn’t entirely happy with it. I think perhaps its because I haven’t used my usual colours? Not sure.
a funny thing about this layout…when I did the title I called it Ye old skullbones and couldn’t figure out why it just didn’t sound quite right LMAO! It took a while before it hit me and I had to pull off all my letter stickers! Which by the way I attach and then hold pressure on each letter for a few seconds to make sure they STICK! ARGGHHH!!
I also have ANOTHER exciting secret that I will be able to share with you all in the next week
Got to love happy emails
Now for my give away. I’m so sorry it’s taken me this long to get to it – I’m sure you can appreciate how very busy I have been over the last couple of weeks 
So if these girls could please email me with your snail mail address I will pop your give aways in the post ASAP!
Tiffany Sawyer
Bridge Hatton
J@zzii AKA Maria
Leanne Allison
Allie Collyer
Lauren
Debbie Lawrence
Belinda Vernable
Michelle
Ebony van der Starre
Leanne Kroschel
TamJ
Shandell
Jodie Simpfendorfer
Nic Hargreaves
Phew! That was quite a list of links!! Not that I am complaining!
If you think your name should be on that list (eg: perhaps I missed you out!) please, please, please let me know by email and I will certainly add you to my mail out. Or even if you missed putting your name down the first time and you would like to win some…please let me know
I am only too happy to share
I think that’s all for today? I hope??
The big reveal is out now! Check out all the gossip here http://aussiescrapjack.ning.com/
Also while I’m posting I haven’t forgotten my give-away! I will post a list of give-away winners within the next couple of days so stay tuned…I’ll need YOUR snail mail address
