This is what makes my heart smile.....

Hello again
Some more great layouts attached for you - lovely bright ones.....and sooo many photos Kirsty - fantastic!!

Submitted by Kirsty Badcock
Western Australia

Submitted by Alycia Tedford
Ontario, Canada

I just love those colours Alycia. Thanks very much ladies - great pages..... I'd love to see more of your work.

Have a good day, Ann :-)

Vanuatu.....

Hi there
I have a multi-photo layout to show that I finally finished at our little crop group on Friday night - I'm quite pleased with it. I just love how the Abaca ribbon finishes it off.

Submitted by Ann M.
Queensland Australia

Submitted by Ann M.
Queensland Australia

Submitted by Ann M.
Queensland Australia

I still have to put my journalling on it - I just can't seem to find the piece of patterned paper that I am looking for - I know I have it my stash somewhere :-)......just have to find it - you know what it's like :-S

I would love to hear your comments and hope that you can also send me your layout(s) to post soon.

Take care, Ann :-)

P.S. Another challenge coming up.....stay tuned :-)

Families are Forever.....

Hello again
My goodness we have had quite a few layouts submitted over the last couple of days - thank you to everyone who has sent in their pages to share - so many great pages and diverse styles.

We would love to receive your layouts - remember that you don't have to use the latest products or styles - we post ALL layouts received - just make sure that there are at least 3 photos on a single page. Double layouts will be posted, but again, please ensure there are at least 3 photos on each page and we will be happy to post them on the blog.

Here are the layouts that have been sent in by Dale & Donna:-

Submitted by Donna Hathaway

Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

Submitted by Donna Hathaway
Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

Submitted by Donna Hathaway
Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

Submitted by Dale Tiernan
Booragoon, Western Australia

Submitted by Dale Tiernan
Booragoon, Western Australia

Thank you ladies for your layouts - keep them coming! If anyone would like to know any details about these or other pages posted on the blog, just let me know and I will obtain details for you.

Take care, Ann :-)

Lollipop.....

Hello
Marilyn has sent in some more layouts for us to have a look at......I just love how she uses border punches on her pages - my goodness she must have quite a collection! Don't they just finish off the page beautifully? I also love how Marilyn just picks the main colour in the photo and runs with that colour throughout her layouts - everything just pops on the page! Check out Marilyn's other work on the blog and you will see what I mean.

Submitted by Marilyn Peter
South Australia

Submitted by Marilyn Peter
South Australia

Submitted by Marilyn Peter
South Australia

Thanks Marilyn for sharing.

Have a great day. Ann :-)

Father and Son.......

Hi there
Tina has sent in a very quick page for us, using stamping to create her background paper and embellishments

Submitted by Tina Parsons
Queensland, Australia

Very quick and easy.....that's what we like isn't it!

TTFN, Ann :-)

Tool Time....and another challenge coming....

Hello
Julie has sent in a great double layout to share......I love her choice of patterned paper and colours - they showcase the photos so well.

Submitted by Julie Leonhardt
Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.A.

Submitted by Julie Leonhardt
Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.A.

Thanks Julie - keep the layouts coming.

Keep an eye on the blog in the coming weeks as we will have another challenge for you.

TTFN, Ann :-)

Next Scrapbooking Retreat

Hello everyone
For those of you who live in S.E. Queensland or close to it, our next Retreat is being held in the lovely little country town of Kilcoy - just over an hour's travel from Brisbane.



Retreat dates are 29 April to 2 May and we are offering 2 and 3 days packages. The Retreat is great value and includes a fantastic class with the gorgeously talented Michelle Jamieson.

Lots of goodies, lots of inspiration, great fun, good food and loads of laughs.

Places are limited, so check out the website www.qldscrapbookingretreats.com.au for more information. We would love to see you there!

TTFN, Ann

Becky's comments regarding the recent challenge...

Hello there

I would like to post Becky Fleck's comments regarding the recent Sketch Challenge for you all .......

Quote "Ann, the layouts are fantastic! I've always struggled to create multi-photo layouts so I always admire the ones I see that look so effortless" Unquote.

I did remind Becky that it was all thanks to her great sketch. She has a lot more inspiration on her website www.pagemaps.com. Check it out when you need some great ideas for a layout.

TTFN, Ann :-)

Fun at the beach......

Hello everyone
Here are some more great layouts.....Marilyn has sent in some more of hers and Gina from California has sent us one - keep them coming ladies....

Submitted by Marilyn Peter
South Australia

Submitted by Marilyn Peter
South Australia

Submitted by Marilyn Peter
South Australia

Submitted by Marilyn Peter
South Australia

Submitted by Marilyn Peter
South Australia

Submitted by Marilyn Peter
South Australia

Submitted by Gina Torres
Daly City, California, USA

Thank you very much ladies. I will post some more layouts soon.

TTFN, Ann :-)

...and the Sketch Challenge winner is......

......drum roll........TA DAAA!!!!

Came A Cavalier!!

Submitted by Janice Daquila-Pardo
Austin, Texas
www.theconstantscrapper.com

My goodness, we had a lot of votes and it was a very close race. Congratulations to Janice - I will be in contact with you regarding claiming your prize.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this challenge - all of the submissions were fantastic - great job!

Please keep your layouts coming; we can always use some extra help with our pages. Keep an eye on the blog for another challenge in about a month.

TTFN, Ann :-)