Olympic Quilters ?!

Over at Twisted Sketches

it was the turn of my team

to work with this weeks

sketch & twist - Flower.

I've had these photos since the summer

but till now I've not

had the right Lo in mind.

Olympic Quilters.

My friend Pam at the Nuneaton crop

suggested we get involved with a scheme

to make quilts for all the countries

taking part in the London 2012 Games.

Now please remember we are all scrapbookers

not quilters but

we were up for the challenge.

We all made squares for the quilt

but Pam, Rach & Sharon

did the bulk of the work.

It looks amazing

if I do say myself :)

Our quilt is now with the organisers

awaiting a huge display in the spring.

I can't wait to find out who is getting our quilt.

I pieced the background of

basic grey papers together then

zigzagged them down.

Felt flowers made using

descending circles with button centres.

Alpha- Thickers.

Being involved with this project has

made me realise that I would love to

have a go at quilting agin,

maybe next year.

Oh Boy ...

This is a Lo I made recently

featuring my eldest son Dan.

Soon to be 17 & eligible to drive!

it's not often I get a photo of him

so it had to be scrapped.

All Grown Up

created using random leftover papers

( I'm trying to mix my patterns a little more)

& bits & pieces

plus buttons, stamps, masking tape & paper clips.

I'm really chuffed with how it turned out.

worth getting up early for

I know we all lead busy lives and our children do too but today I took the time to really watch my daughter enjoy herself and show how confident & skilful she has become. It was cold despite being bundled up but well worth it as her smile kept me warm on the inside x



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Finding inspiration

I've been creating again

using the December kit

Fauna & Flora

from ScrapaGoGo.

In the kit there is always a great mix of papers

& this month I was completely wow'd

by the Authentique ones.

They have a little quote on the manufacturers strip

& I think thats a really cute idea

so it set me off

looking at quote sites

looking for a title for this Lo.

Sadness flies away on the wings of time.

The Hambly acetate was easy to sew down

using my sewing machine & I didn't gut the back

as I prefer not to see the Lo

behind when it goes in my album.

The Prima resin bird looks right at home

perched on the bird cage.

A Maya Road Beaded Center completes

my embellished photo corner

along with Websters Botanical Christmas paper

& a Prima leaf.

How do you choose your Lo titles?

thanks for looking x

Garden Guest

Over the last few days I've been creating with

ScrapaGoGo's December Kit

Fauna & Flora.

Here is my first Lo

to show you.

Garden Guest.

The Websters Botanical Christmas paper

was just asking to be cut out :D

The embellishments used are from the add on kit

Go 2 Pieces.

I couldn't help myself

& used lots of them here

as they are so gorgeous.

If you need some inspiration

hop on over to the gallery

to see all the DT's work

with these kits.

Christmas is coming...

I know Christmas is on it's way when I recieve a stunning Poinsettia from my parents.


This has become a tradition over the last few years and I love it.
It stands on the kitchen windowsill looking so cheery & festive that you can't help but feel a little in the Christmas mood :)
Now I just need to remember to keep watering it !

Sheena x

With a twist of White...

Over at Twisted Sketches

it was the turn of my Team

to work with sketch 128

with Twist - White.

Little Miss H.

This is a photo of my daughter at 7 weeks old

back in 2000.

I wanted to create a delicate Lo

with the photo as the focus

so the background is punched cardstock hearts

some raised on foam dots.

I added rubons around the

photo edge to soften it.

Cardstock -bazzil

Pink paper- Basic grey

Alpha - Thickers

mist - Mr huey

rubons - daisy d's

If you fancy a challenge

pop over to Twisted Sketches

for twice weekly inspiration.

In Print

This month The Moxley Massive Crop was featured in The Scrapbook Magazine along with a photo of us all! ( Im on the middle row !)


I love going to this crop as I get to meet up with some of my bestest scrapping buds & have a great laugh into the bargin.
Long may this crop continue.
Happy Scrapping

Sheena x

Reviewing October

Continuing my Month in Review album

over on the ScrapaGoGo Clubhouse

I've now completed my October pages

using their Home Comforts Kit.

The left page highlights the

fabulous GoGo getaway retreat

whilst the right

showcases other photos from the month

including a trip to Anglesey

& Apex Challenge runners up.

I created a little accordion book

at the bottom of the left page

using the ScrapaGoGo ticket stamp

to hold extra Getaway pics.

ScrapaGoGo's October Stamps.

Many thanks for looking.

10 on the 10th ...for xmas...

Shimelle hosts 10 things on the 10th

each month, over on her blog.

This month I'm highlighting my

top 10 online stores

for sourcing christmas presents

for my family & friends.

As we are all busy people

on line shopping can be a godsend.

1. Amazon.

What can't you get from this amazing online store. It's choices of books would keep me happy for days plus all the music, films, comedy DVD's... & lets not forget the Kindle.

2. Play.com.

This site has an amazing array of CD's,music DVD's, films, sport equipment, blu-rays...all offered with free UK delivery.

3. EMP.

A great site if you have teenagers like me. Has t-shirts, hoodies & jewellery for girls & guys. From vampire to super mario you are sure to find something they will like. No minimum order postage £4.99.

4. Lakeland.

With baking & cooking as popular as ever, this is a great store for xmas gifts from decorations, books, hampers & gadgets you can't live with out. Delivery is free on orders over £50.

5. Computer Exchange.

This site is certainly worth a look if you are after reasonably prised DVD's, electrical & computer games. They have been pre owned but all come with a guarantee so you can get much more for your money.

6.Roly's Fudge.

This is the most amazing fudge in the world & once tried you will never eat any other sort! All my family are converted! It comes in 12 flavours & can be shipped all over the world. perfect for someone with a sweet tooth.

7. Not on the high street

Well worth a visit, can get loads of customised/personalised goods here plus items which are different from the usual xmas gifts. Some items have free delivery.

8. Paperchase.

I love this store but particularly at Christmas with it's pretty gift wrap & funny stocking fillers plus cool diaries & note books. If there isn't one near you why not consider ordering on line. Whats not to love about stationary. They offer free delivery over £30.

9.John lewis

For a little luxury shopping I always take a look here & they offer free delivery over £30.

10. Boots

With lots of offers on their site & free delivery over £45 which is so easy to reach with the choice of items they sell, they just had to feature in my list.

I hope you have found these links useful.

The beginning & the end...

Over on the ScrapaGoGo Clubhouse

the Chinese Whispers CJ

has now finished

after 10 rounds over 10 months.

This was my initial Lo.

This is how it looks after 10 lifts.

There are certainly some similarities to the original.

I love how everyone will have added

their own little spin on it

to make it there own.

If you would like to take part in the next CJ

hop on over to the Clubhouse

& sign up as it starts on January 1st.

Rainy Afternoon

I can't think of a better way to spend a cold wet afternoon than snuggling up on the sofa with a cuppa & the first copy of Scrap 365.


I'm really looking forward to seeing what this new mag has to offer .
Sheena x

The final round...

is over

in the Chinese Whispers CJ

over on the ScrapaGoGo Clubhouse.

I've loved being part of this CJ

as the lifts are all e mailed

& you get loads of finished Lo's for your own albums.

Year 7

Lo made using ScrapaGoGo's October Kit

Home Comforts.

I dry brushed white paint onto the patterned

paper to create my journalling block.

Here is Josie's lovely Lo

that I lifted.

I've stayed pretty close to the original

just reduced the number of photos used.

Why don't you hop over to the ScrapaGoGo Clubhouse & sign up

for the next round of CJ's

starting January 1st.

Girls on Film

It was my turn this week

to work with

Twisted sketches no. 126

with the twist - Feather.

I knew immediately that I wanted to scrap

photos of our pet chickens

Jasmine, Dr Pepper & Gingersnap Ranger.

It took me a while to come up with the title,

if you are a similar age

you will probably remember this Duran Duran song.

Thanks for looking x