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 :-)

Here are the Sketch Challenge submissions....

Hello everyone
Well here they are.....the gorgeous submissions for the current Sketch Challenge (which has now closed). We have had quite a few pages sent in which is just fantastic!
To vote for your favourite layout, simply send your vote to mealin@optusnet.com.au and advise the name of the layout that you like.
Voting closes on Sunday 30 January 2011 and I will announce the winner on Tuesday 1 Feb.
Good luck to all of the participants and thank you for sending them in.
Now.....here are the layouts :-)

Submitted by Tina Parsons
Narangba, Queensland

Submitted by Tanya Matthews
Morayfield, Queensland

Submitted by Regina Chandler
Eight Mile Plains, Queensland

Submitted by Michelle Labelle
Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada

Submitted by Jessica Mason
Blacklick, Ohio, USA

Submitted by Janice Daquilo-Pardo
Austin, Texas, USA

Submitted by Jacqueline Whitehead
Newcastle, New South Wales

Submitted by Dale Tiernan,
Booragoon, Western Australia

Aren't they all great? I just love the different interpretations of the sketch with the embellishments. I think it might be hard to decide a winner. I can't wait to see who that will be.

Please send in you votes before midnight Sunday 30 January - thanks heaps!

TTFN, Ann :-)