FIRST BIG ADVENTURE FOR 2012

One of my goals and bucket list items is about to become a reality! I am off to America on 15th July - to attend CHA in Chicago, then join my beautiful American scrapping friends (we have spoken online for 8 years) for a 5 day retreat! Then fly to Texas for a road trip (hopefully also purchase some bright red cowgirl boots) and share a fish fry up with a special family !! Then flying home the beginning of August! I am so excited, as the last few years healthwise in the Jackman household have defnitely "MADE US ALL STRONGER" healthwise! Remember we can all make our goals and aspirations become a reality - just taking the first step is the key!! Love Marelle

Just updating some new layouts : I love this one of Ella - just wait until she sees it scrapped - she loves to take silly photos on my iphone and I just love this one!!

the next one is a layout I was testing backgrounds on lol - paint, Crafters Workshop stencil, Ranger Butterscotch ink and washi tape, Purple Pumpkin button,

and finally for today this one -

I used Authentic paper, various alphas, washi tape, circles from Ebony, Charms heavenly heart, twin, Amy tangerine sketchbook papers Thanks for visiting my little blog xxMarelle

MY LAYOUT FOR STUCK SKETCHES MAY 15TH

Here is my layout for Stuck 15th May sketch - A picture of the beautiful Miss Maya - Ebony Van Der Starre's daughter!

Based on this sketch

ARTIFIED!

A lovely scrapping arty friend of mine has just opened a funky mixed media supplies store online!

Go and check it out - great stock, and I especially love the Pan Pastels!! HERE

CHARMS CREATIONS SALE AND BLOG HOP AND A CHANCE TO WIN VOUCHERS!!

Now you need to copy and paste the sale picture and post it on your blog before next Friday 25th May, because that is when the blog hop will begin! With a direct link to Charms Creations facebook page Bonus Entry : Include at least one creation using Charms Creations in the same post! ***If you are wanting to have your blog included in the blog hop - please link your blog in the comments section below once you have blogged about it*** ****NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT WILL UPLOAD A LIST OF THE BLOGS FOR YOU TO GO TO VISIT**** YOU MUST COLLECT ALL THE WORDS I HAVE LEFT ON EACH BLOG IN THE COMMENTS SECTION OF THE POST WITH THE CHARMS CREATIONS SALE BANNER IN IT. ONCE YOU HAVE COLLECTED ALL THE WORDS YOU MUST EMAIL ME THE ANSWER AT charmscreations@live.com YOU WILL HAVE UP UNTIL SALE TIME {1ST OF JUNE} TO FIND THE ANSWERS. WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON SALE NIGHT - 7:30 SA TIME Here is a layout I have created using one of Charms heavenly hearts!

MY LAYOUT FOR SCRAP THE GIRLS

Hi there here is my layout for May's Scrap the GIrls I used texture paste, yellow paint, Jenni Bowlin cough syrup dauber, Jennie Bowlin Lemon Drops dauber, Ranger Adirondack brights Sail Boat Blue Dabber.

Rainbow Splendour embellishment. This picture of myself and my sister Dee was taken at Ella's 9th Birthday bash where I set up a photo booth!! Thanks for looking

BLACK WITH 2 IS BACK AND I AM ON THE DT

I am happy to announce that Black with 2 is back! I have been chosen as one of the DT!! Black with 2 had a short break but is now back bigger and brighter than ever! Stay tuned for the next challenge!! HERE Look forward to seeing you there!

MY 123 CHALLENGE LAYOUT

National Scrapbooking Day today and it has been freezing! So what did I do? I scrapped my layout for 123 challenge! the criteria is orange, the word enjoy and twine on your layout!

Thanks for calling in!

A GREAT GIVEAWAY TAKE A LOOK

If you like what you see & want to go in the Draw to win this then, It's pretty easy!!! 1. Be a follower of mine if you are not already! 2. Place your FULL NAME & COUNTRY using the link tool! (YES! this is open WORLD WIDE) 3. If you REALLY like what you See & what to Double your Chances then you could share this Giveaway on your blog or Facebook come on back & place your FULL Name & Country Again in for another Chance!! When placing your FULL NAME & COUNTRY the second time around & when you need to use a different URL address like 1 of your posts on your blog not just your URL blog address... Hope that makes sense! If not leave a comment & let me know!! I'll will help out! *YOU HAVE TILL the 14th MAY 2012 EST* THANKS again & Good luck to you all HERE is the link to the giveaway !!

ANOTHER LAYOUT TO ADD !

Here is one of my layouts I did at the weekend retreat and I am entering it into charms creations

for her "star" challenge!!