brotherly love...

...Jona & Michael 2010...

So sorry for the delay in blogging lately....it's been raining "cats'n'dogs" here in Bris Vegas..non-stop, so I haven't had much of a chance to take photos...although the 'weather' was perfect for scrappin' specially over the weekend when I had the chance to particpate in a couple of cyber crop challenges over at Scrap Sanity - where the gallery is looking awesome, so if you get a chance you should pop over to take a peek :) 

Anyways, this LO is of my handsome & spunky (if I do say myself lol) nephews at the beach wedding of their Uncle. I just couldnt resist scrapping such a 'happy' photo and I have filled the criteria for February's ingredients' challenge over at Scrapping Outback.

The ingredients are:
 

ü       1 piece of Pattern Paper for your background [NOT CARDSTOCK] {Fancy Pants, Monster Mash collection}

 

ü       1 photo {check}

 

ü       2 other pattern papers any size {Fancy Pants}

 

ü       2 piece's of cardstock any size {Bazzill - alpha title & matting}

 

ü       no less then 3 butterflies {Little Red Rocket}

 

ü       1 chipboard title {Love}

 

ü       1 piece of chipboard {Dusty Attic sea creatures and shells; Scrap FX cog; fence unknown}

 

ü       and a sprinkling of flowers [no limit] {top right, unknown}

ü       you may season your LO with gel pen's,liquid pearls,glimmer mist's etc. {perfect pearls, versamark & versacolour inks; Utee embossing powder, Prima stamp for edging; shells, stones, hesian; tag; brown Zig pen; Martha Stewart edge punch; dimensional magic; Helmar - 450 quicky dry & scrap dots adhesives; My2Angels boy embellishment}

     I made use of the gorgeous sketch over at Scrap The Boys for their February Challenge (from PAGE MAPS) - you will see that I've opted to use just the 1 photo instead of 2.

        That's all from me today...hopefully I'll get another chance to create this week, that I'll be able to share...have a great week...{hugs'n'hearts}  Mazz xxx

"Hay, there's not a cloud in the sky - its as blue as your blue goodbye and I thought it would rain...

...The Day You Went Away"

To be totally honest I have not been able to scrap these photos till now..So, long story shortened, it has taken a very long time for me to 'get over' my younger DS (just 16 at the time) deciding to leave Brisbane for NZ.

I have to admit that although it has taken me a long time, in the long run it has probably worked out well for everyone concerned.

My DS is settled in a job and seems happy with his  now 'independant' life. 


Since this months theme over at SCRAP TAHT SONG is "break up songs", I have plucked up some courage to finally create a LO these photos.

 Inspired by the song "The Day You Went Away"   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zfqusp7s5o0

 by Wendy Matthews... which I think of and have no trouble singing, specially the chorus lines...every time I think about 'that day'. 

I have based the LO on sketch #119 over at Lets Capture These Sketches (to the right)


Supplies used:
Cardstock: Bazzill; pps Authentique; tag, twine and bird charms: My2Angels; punch: EK Success; sad owl button: Eye Candy Magic; chipboard journal cloud: Scrapware; alpha stickers: other from stash: heart pin, wire umbrella, foam tape, alpha stickers, staples.

Thanks so much for visiting, have a great week - {Hearts'n'hugs} Mazz xxx

HAPPY HAPPY BLOG SURPRISE....

I was so thrilled to receive this award from the gorgeous Wacky Noels- who received it from the gorgeous Annette -

It is an award for blogs with less than 200 followers..... naturally that are lovely too :).... Now I get to share the love with 5 other gorgeous, talented bloggers:

1. Samantha
2. Geli

3. Marie

4. Jules

5. Becci

If you get a chance please stop by and say hi to these talented lovelies ....

Please follow the simple rules.

1. Share your appreciation with the blogger who awarded you the Liebster by linking back to their blog.

2. Post the award

3. Share the 5 blogs you are awarding the Liebster with and let them know that they have received it

4. Enjoy the new attention this award brings to your blog.

5. And last, but not least ~ HAVE FUN!


It was lovely to share some bloggy love, and so hard to choose Just 5, I wanted to keep going!

Hugs and love xo