Monday, October 30, 2006

Christmas is Coming

Well it is so close upon us now it is just scary, especially when I think I have hardly done any shopping what so ever. Anyway, just to keep everyone in the Christmas mood, I have finally got a piccie of my project that went into this months Stamping and Papercrafts Magazine, it is called Reindeer Sleigh, and I just loved creating these 3 items, they where so much fun, I love paper piecing, and I was happy how they turned out. I did a bag, a cracker and a mini chipboard book, they are all created with Karen Foster Design products, which I absolutely love, they have such a great range, so go and check out their site for some unreal products.

I have a layout I would like to show which I did using Urban Lily papers, for Scrapbook City. I cut into the flower and roughed them up and then 3D on top of them. I also scored the leaves and folded them and used glitter, and lace I am loving the lace at the moment. It is a photo of myself and Chaise, I don't have a lot of photos of me, so this is very rare.

Now for something very surprising and a lot of fun. I have been asked by Anna Bowkis from PENCIL LINES in the UK to be a Guest Designer for their Pencil Lines site, which was so lovely and so exciting to be a part of, so my layout will be on their site in the next couple of weeks. The site is using sketches drawn by the DT or Guest Designers and creating a layout using your interpretation of that sketch, and anyone can participate, which is really fun. I will let you know when it gets closer, but don't forget to take a look at the site, it is a really great site and very inspirational.

My galleries are finally up and running with some new additions, yay slowly getting organised.

I still have some more unreal news, which hopefully I can tell you about at the end of this week.

I hope you all have a great week.

Best wishes
Carole.

24 comments:

Julie said...

Hiya Carole,
the christmas set looks awesome - and yes christmas is coming soooo quickly but this is one year where i don't mind that it does.
Love the layout of you and your son as well,is gorgeous.

Lauren said...

Hi Carole,

I can always tell when your up late posting cause it's when I get in from work and i'm one of the first to comment. So go to bed!!!!

Love this LO and I love the little butterfly on it. The Pencil Lines site is great isn't it.

Have a great week,

Lauren x

Anonymous said...

Holy fantastic-ness. Those raindeer crafts are just so cool and the Urban Lily layout almost blew my mind. I've never been much of an Urban Lily fan....but after seeing that layout I have to have them. Great work.

Donswishes blog said...

wow i love your los i will bookmark this site!such wonderful inspiration!

Ann(i)e said...

Carole you are always amazing me....another stunning layout! I feel like they all need to be framed in shadow boxes and shown off at an exibition!!

AnnetteL said...

Carole,

I just love your Christmas set, I think I'll have to buy the magazine now to have a closer look! And I absolutely adore that Urban Lily LO, I bought the papers after seeing your LO on SBC, I loved it so much.

Those bead angels was a kit I originally bought from http://www.cabeadle.com/ it is called the Fairy under decorations kits. If you need more info on them you can email me on scrappin@ledrew.com.au

Hope you have a good week.
Luv Annette

*Jeanne* said...

Hi Carole,

I am loving your Christmas goodies. That reindeer is too cute for words. You did a amazing job.

Wow I am lovin this other design. I love the butterfly.

What an honor about the guest spot at pencil lines. I love that site. Amazing artists there.

Hugs.. I can't wait to hear you great and awesome news.

Susan (smiles1965) from Scrapboxx said...

I love the colours and style of the layout showing the photo of you and Chaise. It's so pretty and your flowers always look stunning. Very nicely done, your just too clever:)

I encourage you to get more photos taken of yourself. Your kids will treasure them as they get older.

Joanne Bain said...

Hi Carole
That is a beautful layout..Chaise only looks young in that one..I am never in many pics either always behind the camera...lol...Your christmas set also looks stunning. Huge congrats on Pencil Lines you deserve it.
Have a great day
Joanne

Jolene Pienaar said...

Wow, Those christmas goodies you made are just mind blowing. Love them!!!

Love the LO too! I have similar papers here for a dt challenge, so I'm all inspired now :D

Megan said...

Hi Carole,

I love your work, and how exciting to be involved with Pencil Lines! Well done!

Looking forward to hearing your news!

Megan xx

Michelle Lindenmayer said...

Carole - I really am in awe of your talent - you are amazing and deserve all the success that you get.

That Christmas set is so brilliant - I could never think up something so nice!!

We done on your guest spot - I have a feeling we are going to see your name more and more!

Debbie K said...

The Chrissy Set is stunning Carole! The UL layout is really great too...lovely to see you in a layout.
Congrats on the guest DT spot... yes, please give us some more details when you get your sketch up.
Looking forward to your great news!
Thanks for your comments on my blog!
Deb x x x

petamb said...

Hi Carol,

Another fantastic layout to add to your collection..Its beautiful!!
Your christmas set is just gorgeous too.

Have a great week
Peta

Tammy James said...

Hi!
Love the reindeer themed things just gorgeous.
I am anxious to hear your exciting news!

melanie harris said...

Gorgeous LO Carole, I love the 3D flowers.

Had a look at Pencil Lines, it looks like a great site.

Dee Molina said...

Hi Carole,

Love the Xmas stuff! Totally gorgeous!

Everything you touch is just stunning. I love how all your LO's make me feel like I want to touch and explore them..

Well done mate!
Dee

Katie Toland said...

Carole, your work is always so amazing and inspiring! Love your layouts, love your christmas goodies. Brilliant and beautiful work :)

Paula said...

Stunning work as usual. How gorgeous are those reindeer.. I'm not overly fond of the "C" word right now it is coming too fast & I haven't started shopping..

Beckie said...

Loving the christmas goodies! They are just tooo cute!
Just loving this time of year! Great to hear your on pencil lines! Love that place ... just need to find more time!!

Trish Reed said...

Your stuff is fabulous as usual!!! You Rock Carole.
Trish

Anonymous said...

OH MNY GAWESH I LOVE THIS SO MUCH

Isabelle Cipriani said...

Wow this is so unique ! Amazing page !

Anonymous said...

WOW!
What a wonderful projects!
Thanks for sharing!