Making use of my Calander Sheets ...

I normally make minibooks for any retreats that I've been on in the past, but the problem with minibooks is storing them, so for this years retreat I decided to use the Calendar Sheets and the many divider page protectors that I got earlier in the year.

So for the Sarah Cards Retreat I used papers from my Studio Calico February/March kit.

and the 'day of the week' stamps from Studio Calico, stamped with Stick Candy ink by Jenni Bowlin.

For the Scrapagogo Getaway, I used my March Studio Calico kit and Studio Calico 'Month' stamp

I just love these American Craft Thickers and of course the 'bee' stamp.

Apologies for the glare from the page protector, but I just printed off some of the photo I took on the photo call and added to the page protector.

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Layouts from the Retreat...

I've finally got around to taking photos of the layouts I did at Scrapagogo Getaway at the end of March, so as well as finishing my class layouts, I did manage to complete some layouts

Out Grown

Product Used - Jillbean Soup - Dutch Mustard Soup Collection

Got these papers at the retreat and I just love the colours.

Used Studio Calico March 2011 kit

I stamped the 'bubble stamp' onto kraft and them embossed with Mustard Zing, and cut out circles.

Then I just dotted a few embellishments using my cloud punch.

And the final one was a retreat challenge, each delegate (is this the correct name ???) was given a paper bag with products in and a sketch that we had to follow and this is what I came up with. The photo was taken at the Retreat by Kirsty and printed out poloroid style, to say that I had at least 20+ photos done and this was the best of them and I still felt I looked like I was in a police line up - LOL.

Hence the title 'Wanted - reward on offer'. Apart from the naff photo I really like how the layout has turned out.

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Yah ... I am a Winner ...

Its not often that I take part in blog hopping, only because I end up getting bored half way through the process ... LOL. But last month I decided to take part in the Banana Frog blog hop, and had it didn't have a large number of DT members taking part I throught I'd give it a go, and ha oh I won ... check it out here . So I'm awaiting my stamps to be delivered and who know I might join in again.

Twisted Sketches No. 94 - Glitter

Here my take on sketch no 94 with the twist being 'Glitter'

Here is the sketch

and this is my layout.

I used some older stash which worked really well with this photo.

Products used: Jenni Bowlin label paper, American Craft - Amplified, Scenic Route, Maya Road Chipboard Banner, blue ink, October Afternoon -sticker , Stampin' Up punch and stamp, EK Success Cloud punches Martha Stewart Border punches.

For the glitter theme I used American Craft - Thickers

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Twisted Sketches No. 93 - Swirls

This is Twisted Sketch No. 93

And here is my version. I used the Scrapagogo January 2011 kit.

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Gogo Getaway - Part 3 - Class Layouts

So here are my class layouts for last weekends retreat, when I eventually got my class layouts out I realised that I didn't have as much to finish off as I first through, it was mainly adding title - which is definiately my 'bug bear' when it come to completely layouts.

Facets & Fancies designed by Sam

We used Tim Holtz facets with cut out paper details.

Chip In - designed by Sheena

I have loads of chipboard shapes and never before throught about embossing them, so this was a new one on me.

All Cracked Up by Eileen

A chipboard clock, that we distress with Tim Holtz crackle glaze and the inked over the top.

S.W.A.L.K by Sam

Twinkle Toes by Sheena

I'm not a great fan of Webster's Pages, but I alway love the final results even if it means that I have to do alot of cutting out. As you can see my layout is not very 'twinkly' only because I don't like glitter but I do love this layout.

The last one of my classes - a lovely simple class but with plenty of detail.

I did miss one class which is a mini book, but hopefully I will be able to finish it at the weekend.

I hope you like them as much as I do, each one equally enjoyable to do and I learnt something new is each class.

Thanks to all the GoGo DT girls for their effort in providing us with some fantastic classes and showing us how to use some of the many products on the market.

I did manage to complete some other layouts whilst away, which I will add soon.

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GoGo Getaway - Part 2

OK bloggers, my 2nd installment of my Getaway weekend. I've not got around to taking photos of my layouts yet, mainly due to the fact that some still need to be finished - LOL, so I just want to upload these photos of the Getaway.

Scrapagogo is a kit company, so they don't have a large selection of 'stock' but for the Getaways they do pull out all the stops to make there shop as good as anything, and boy they didn't disappoint. They have a large selection of the new goodies from CHA 2011. They are so good at guessing what we all WANT, yes I did say want, its never need - LOL.

Zing Embossing Powder (I managed to get some of colours I wanted - now I just need to use them), Jenni Bowlin Ink pads, Cloud punches, Tim Holtz mini stapler, Ephiany Craft Tool and bubbles (I was able to stock up of the bubbles)

The lovely KI Memories Calender Papers - and no I didn't get any more, but I did manage to get some of the scribble words (not on photos has in my bag at the time - LOL).

The new ranges from Crate Paper

Jellibean Soup Collection - this collection I did get some of, which surprise me really and I've even made a layout

Webster Pages - Love the look of these but just don't know what to do with it.

Sassafass

They also had a section that had older products and was reduced - so you could pick up a great bargain.

Then on Saturday night we had a PJ party - it wasn't compulsory but most of us took part.

Here we are - joining in the fun

Then the weekend wouldn't be complete without Sam, Sheena and me having out photo taken together. We did do a great running towards the camera one, but it is out of focus which is a shame. (note to self - take tripod next time).

Just me amongst the daffodils - taken by Cazzy

I had such a great weekend, and these ladies, along with Diane, Charlotte and Jo made it so.

Thanks girls and I hope to see you all very soon.

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