"GRACE was in her steps, ...

...heaven in her eye" - John Milton...

I've created this LO in loving memory of my late MIL, Rita Cairns...I thought the quote fitted perfectly when I went hunting for an appropriate embellishment.

  Not only did Rita live her life as a very devout Roman Catholic, she prayed the Rosary for 'grace' and that she live where she was handy to a priest when it came to receiving 'the last rights'...

 I specially used the music chipboard because Rita was an opera singer in her younger days. Rita and her (late) husband Joe loved all kinds of music and usually purchased season tickets to the NZ Symphony Orchestra when he was alive.

I took the photo at Mercy Parklands in December 2009 when visiting Rita with my DH.

I am submitting this for two challenges:

• Scrapping Outback's February sketch challenge, set by Jules:

• Charm's Creations bi-monthly challenge: "to use ast least one heart, misting paint and most importantly at least one Charm's Creations embellishment"

Supplies I've used: cardstock: Bazzill; pps unknown and Tim Holtz scraps from stash; Lovely Lollipop : Charm's Creations (cream & white misted ); quote tag: My Mind's Eye ; flowers : My2Angels; punch: EK Success; heart charm: Tim Holtz; glimmer mist: Tattered Angels (black cherry); music chipboard: Dusty Attic DA0351(at Scrapping Outback shop); Transparent Heart: Kutalicious (coloured with pink kinderglitz and alcohol ink);  other: ribbon, rhinestone, Tim Holtz distress stain (vintage photo); Glossy Accents and Helmar 450 quick dry adhesive.

Hopefully I will have more tomorrow, so I hope you're having a great weekend. TFL {hugs'n'hearts} xxx Mazz xxx

a FAMILY is a GIFT.......................

that lasts FOREVER

   Yesterday I cropped at home with friends Samantha and Tina - awesome and this is the only LO I managed to finish, due to all the chatting and laughing LOL.  

I've created this for 2 challenges:

• Scrapping Outback's February "White With a Twist": White with a twist of blue and silver.

• Words or Whatever (WOW) Retail promotion, using the 'free' filigree heart chipboard.

Products used:    Cardstock: unknown (silver) and Bazzill (blue, dry embossed); pp: Authentique; chipboard: WOW 1206; 'family' charm, flowers, leaves, buttefly: My2Angels; inks: Brilliance (starlite silver) and Versa Color (Lagoon Blue); embossing powder: Silver Sparkle and Polysparkle; other: Bo Bunny silver trinket, Helmar 450 quick dry adhesive, Plaid extreme glitter (butterfly).


The LO is my mum in adoration of her great grandaughter (my DGD) - January 2007.  Have a happy (crafting) weekend all. TFL {hugs'n'hearts} xxx  Mazz xxx

creation to share at last...

Finally I am able to upload some creations - I now have my 'old' photo editing software uploaded on my new laptop ... I've gots lots to share but as this is one of my faves... I created this one in class at My2Angels last weekend.

I'm absolutley pleased with the results and just love it...

The Glitz design pps, flowers and handmade My2Angles embellies were just so perfect for the photo (um yes my first try at editing the colours in Picasa !!) of my new niece.

She is named after my late (maternal) Grandma...isnt she just beautiful....my younger sister doesn't want to be tagged or mentioned on line so no names mentioned :)

I do hope you're having a great week  and staying safe where ever you are {hearts'n'hugs}

Mazz xxx