Almost Halloween

It's almost Cathy's birthday at AllyScraps and we've all been making cards for her. Her favourite time of year is Halloween.

I thought I'd share my efforts with you (you know I don't make cards).



I also made a little house for her too. I so love houses. This was made from Cosmo Cricket Haunted Collection.



I've mounted the house onto a CD for a base. I love the button path.



The sticker is also Cosmo Cricket



I mounted the whole thing onto an old ribbon spool for a bit of height. So cute!

Happy Haunting.

Do you ever get that lucky feeling? I don't, but this week I feel I have good fortune running through my veins. I got a couple of cheques in the post over the weekend - one from the tax man! So not lucky but something nice and unexpected - even if it was for less than £50.

Then Elzybells have celebrated their 5th birthday with a give away to one lucky customer and guess what? I got picked! Now that is good luck. I hope that I get something I can share because I'd like to share it with Kay who is a HUGE Elzybells fan and she was the one who introduced me to their stamps.

So I have bought 2 lottery tickets today. I'm convinced that I'm going to win BIG on the lottery this weekend! I won't win the jackpot but something big! Ha! I'll be back here on Sunday with my tail between my legs. LOL.

Anyway, less wibbling and more projects please. I have a load of stuff to share with you.

Let's start with my challenge at AllyScraps.I've challenged you to use an accessory in a different way or make your own. Here are my 2 efforts:



I just love these papers by My Mind's Eye. I have a bunch of scraps left so I'm happily making more projects with the left overs. Joy.



I stamped on the letters and blossom to customise them. One of my favourite techniques.



I used The Daily Grind Collection from Fancy Pants to document Jacob's favourite things at the moment. I've been making a favourites layout every now and then so I can see how things change.



I have had a very happy time making projects for Sugarplum Paperie. This time I've create a little 'handbag' and notelets using the Lime Twist kit.



I have to say the paper is a match made in heaven. When you look closely, it looks as though you've stamped the damask print so it matches up with the sides of the bag.



I've used Prima and Bazzil flowers which I stamped on first (told you it's my favourite technique).



The birdies on the notelets are from Crafty Secrets. I've had them forever but I have never coloured them in before. I'm so liking them even more now.



We're all set for our workshop on 9th November. Take a look at the lovely kit...



There are a whopping 14 patterned papers, 6 cardstock, Prima flowers (aren't they lush??), ribbon, buttons from Autumn Leaves (my favourite). This is going to be so much fun! I've a feeling though that everyone will be making layouts instead of the calendar. LOL. I think I'm going that way too. I'd want them to go straight into an album.

Take a look at one of the techniques we'll be covering. This is a sneaky peak of November.



It's a technique that Kary Lewis showed us on the AllyScraps Blog and I LOVE it!

I think my project for Papercraft Inspirations is out this month. WOO HOO! It is one of my most favourite projects I've done. I'll put it up as soon as it is in the shops.

So that's all folks. It's almost Halloween. Time to do some haunting...

Happy scrapping.

Morag x

Just Sharing...

So much going on in my life that I'm having to do a quick dash in here. Sorry it can't be a little more thoughtful.

I have completed my first project for Sugarplum Paperie this week. I'm on their Hybrid Creative Team. I love using digital to make projects that you can touch and feel.



I'm starting to get my new little room straightened out but it all takes time in between projects.



My noticeboard doesn't look quite so naked now that I have a little friend. I've used the Grapefruit Twist and Lime Twist kits to make the owl.

Also for AllyScraps we have been having a ball with the AllyScraps Next Top Scrapbooker Contest. This is Challenge #5 Using the latest colour palettes.

I've plumbed for Cosmo Cricket for my Autumn Colours.





I love how the flower and leaves have turned out. I used a chipboard leaf as a template to handcut from the pp.



Finally, my project for YouCanCreate has been published. I was given a very definitive brief using the magazines papers and embellishments. This was quite different from the way I normally work but hey - we all need a challenge.



I was thrilled with the way it turned out.



Each piece as a magnet on the back and the base is made from a cookie sheet. I was only allowed to use very basic shapes, no stamping, no die cuts! It had to be achievable for beginners.

Where do the days fly to?

Seems like it was the start of September only yesterday and woosh, it's Autumn for real.

Just another quick post with some LO's for AllyScraps. We're having such a ball over there. It was my turn for the game today - I really got everyone on a hunt! It's not too late to take part so why not pop in?

Anyway, back to the share.









I thought I'd share a quick glimpse of our Calendar Workshop on 8th November. There are still a few places left.







We'll be making a whopping 13 layouts in one day! WTG! If you're interested, then drop me an email/comment or visit What Housework? for more information.

Lastly, I'm really excited as I'm now officially a hybrid scrapper. Although I did a lot of hybrid stuff in the past, I've joined the creative team of Sugarplum Paperie. Nicole is the talented designer who has some wonderful ideas and a lot of talent! I'll be working alongside some very talented girls who are inspiration in themselves! Yay!

I'll post up my first project tomorrow (hopefully) to give you a glimpse of what is to come.

Happy Scrapping

Morag x

AllyScraps Next Top Scrapbooker Continues...

It's not too late to join in the fun. AllyScraps Next Top Scrapbooker is filled with challenges, games and prizes.

Just sign up here and jump right it.

This is a sneaky peak my layout for the first challenge - Bling it on! I've used the ever so lovely Be Merry from MME.



You can see the full layout over in the gallery.

Take a look at these cute letter stickers.



I don't think I've seen anything so adorable before. A real bargain can be found right here they are really lush.

Check out the rest of the layout in the DT gallery.

I'll leave you with some cards.



These cute stamps are Hero Arts - AllyScraps have them just here

And this is a card for Paige - the cutest 2 year old you're ever likely to see.



Stamps are Elzybells. Hats by me!



Our first workshop is on Wednesday morning. Yippee!! We're starting at 9.30 and will be making some bunting for Christmas. Have a look over at What Housework? to find out more. We have lots of exciting things in the pipeline including cards and Calendars for Christmas.

Watch this space!

Thanks for popping in. Hope you'll leave me a comment or better still join me at AllyScraps!

Happy Scrapping!

Morag x