Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Mastering the Arts

Hi everyone, I just wanted to say thankyou so much for all your congratulations for the Junkitz Design Team, it is so appreciated, and so lovely.

Finally I am blogging again, my mum is up from Sydney, which is just wonderful, we have had a lovely time together, so my blog has suffered a little, but I think it is so much more important at the moment for me to spend sometime with mum, so I won't post again until mum goes home.
I just wanted to share my layouts in this Months Scrapbooking Memories Magazine, and also my items that have gone into Stamping and Papercrafts.


My first two layouts for SM, are for Mastering the Arts, which was a little scary, being my first challenge for SM since the Masters, but I really enjoyed it as well.

The first is using the Basic Grey Lily Kate range of papers, and the photo is of my DS Chaise, on his dads shoulders I just love this photo of him, he is so cute, and the second layout is my DD Sarah, we were at the park when this photo was taken, and the wind caught her hair, I used SEI Penelope papers for this. I have put some embellishments shots up so you can see exactly what I did. On the Lovely Sarah layout, I have created a Transparency Butterfly which actually fans out, as well as flowers and plenty of windows. On the Touch of Love layout the transparency window is in the background, as well as transparency rubons in the flowers. I will also share all my items in this months Stamping and Papercrafts the next time I blog.
I also have a new blog, well my new Junkitz Blogz, I had a ball setting it up, very bright and funky, and it was great getting to know all the other DT members.
And last but not least go and check out the latest kits at Scrapping Angels I know you will love them, and take a peek at what Marie Noske as put together for the March kit.
Well that is about it from me, have a fun weekend. Best Wishes Carole x

43 comments:

*Jeanne* said...

Okay I MUST have each and every issue you are in Carole. I can't seem to find the magazine over here. Trust me I am hunting high and low.

WOW just never seems to cover your amazing designs!!!! Just Brilliant, Gorgeous, Incredible work!!!!

How are you doing? I am so glad you are spending time with your Mum! I sure miss you girlie!

Hugs to you my dear friend from across the pond!

NancyJones said...

HOLY CRAPP WOMAN! THIS IS SO AWESOME! YOU NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE ME EVERY TIME I COME TO YOUR BLOG I GET INSPIRED.
Missed you girly!
HUGS HUGS HUGS

Alicia Barry said...

Love the transparency work Carole.

Jolene Pienaar said...

Oh I missed you Carole!! Wondered where you got to!

I just totally adore and love that top LO of yours, so yummy!!

Scrapbook WithVanilla said...

HI!!! I have to say, I have NEVER EVER seen anything this beautiful! Not even in my dreams!! I think these are your most beautiful, brillant, outstanding master pieces EVER! Cannot get over these... I stared, and stared, and stared some more!!!

AnnetteL said...

Hi Carole, I am so glad you have the opportunity to spend time with your mum. Those layouts Carole are absolutely gorgeous, they just get better and better! Love the transparency idea. Take Care and enjoy your time with your mum. Oh and congrats on the Junkitz gig. Cheers Annette

scrap 67 said...

These are great Carole.
It's amazing what you do with your papers.
I LOVE IT!!!!!
Greetje

jody-lee said...

Hi Carole,

I must say your Basic Grey layout looks just amazing. Seeing the different views is great and you can see just how much work you put in...Truly amazing and absolutly stunning as is all your creations.

Keep up the good work.

Sharon S said...

Lovely CArole. I especially love that little butterfly. It's gorgeous.
Enjoy your visit with your Mum. Look forward to seeing more when you are blogging again.

Ann Lederhose said...

Carole, your LOs are gorgeous and I particularly love that top one. Its just divine.

I just had to stop by and say thank you for the gorgeous tile you made for me in Tammy's tile swap. Its just so cute. I love it.

Karine Flores said...

WOW Carol these are just gorgeous!!!!!!!!!
Karine (Brazil)

iralamija said...

wow!!! I love the pink LO it's so beautiful!!


Bety :)

Renata Moni said...

Wonderful LO...love the colors and each detail!

Mel Goodsell said...

Hi Carole,
These layouts are just beautiful, your attention to detail is unreal, loved looking at them :O)
I hope you enjoy the time spent with your Mum too :O)
Melx

Brendy said...

Wow they are brilliant Carole, I especially love the transparency ideas on your layouts....
Glad you had a great couple of weeks with your mum:)
And also Thankyou for my tile you made, I checked it out carefully and wanted to see how you make the 3D look so wonderful. You must go through so much tape even the tiniest little flower had some under it...thankyou...

JazzScraps said...

Love the way you the transparency LO...

By the way, I've got your deluxe kit from Scrapping Angels and am really enjoying creating the LOs. I've completed one already (have posted it on my blog) and now am on the next LO.

I can't wait till for your next kit!!

Jen said...

Hey Carole, These layouts are gorgeous. But hey I would not expect anything less.

Joanne Bain said...

OMG...These layouts are truly stunning Carole.
Mums come before blogs in my book and I hope you are have a truly fantastic time with yours.

Best Wishes to you
Joanne

Mel Diener said...

Thanks for your comment on my blog Carole...I think the same of your work.

But..how on earth do you get those fabulous lumpy bumpy, gorgeously detailed layouts into albums?? lol

melanie harris said...

Im love that first layout, how do you get your photos so crisp and clear?

I will have to get that mag for sure.

pansy said...

Hi Carole they are all absolutely Stunning

Lissy said...

Popping in to say thank you for popping over to my blog to "sing" happy birthday to me!!lol...

I just love your layouts Carole - the detail you produce on them all is extraordinary....and you totally deserve all the accolades that you get :)

Have a fabulous weekend :)

TatumW said...

WOW Carole, those LO's are totally stunning! Inspiring work! Have a great weekend, Tatum xx

Felicia said...

Oh, it's stunning!

Gillian Hamilton said...

This is why I love blogs, when I saw these in my new mag.. I knew I could come and tell you how STUNNING they are!.. you are such an amazing ARTIST!...

Moira said...

Beautiful work Carole, as usual!!! Enjoy time with your Mum!
And belated congrats on the Junkitz DT - I am WAAAAY out of the loop lately. x

Michelle Lindenmayer said...

Carole - you lift the bar every time I look at your blog - just when I think you couldn't possibly get any better !!!!! STUNNING

I am so glad that you got to spend some quality time with your Mum - nothing like it - food for the soul!

Paula said...

Pretty stunning as usual from you!!

I am actually 40 tomorrow, 19th March!!!! Yikes, help!
I'm having full make up & manicure followed by a professional photo shoot a gift from my friend & the office have clubbed together for the additional photos!!!!!

paulines said...

Hi Carole,

Just wanted to post a comment to say just love your work.

Wow!! I just love your LOs. I agree with some of the girls. You really do inspire people, especially me.

thank you.
Pauline

Debbie K said...

GORGEOUS CAROLE, I don't know what else I can say !! Words can't describe how much work you put into your pages and how stunning they look.

Jaimie said...

simply fabulous Carole - brilliant work

fiona Leehane said...

CAROLE! Your cutting out is amazing:)
Congrats on the DT with Junkitz, super good news...

Lali said...

Well hello back at ya, thanks for dropping by my blog.

WOW your work is amazing so much attention to detail.

Oh just wondering as I am not a known scrapper how did you come about my blog (sorry just being nosey LOL).

Trina said...

Wow, wow, wow, I LOVE these LO's Carole. What fantastic and original ideas you have and your use of colour is outstanding.

Seriously, majorly amazing!

CarolineO said...

Everytime I look at your blog I think she can't have made a nicer LO than the last time, but I'm always proven wrong. The LO of Chaise and your dh is just AMAZING and that word is too weak for it really. Your work is an inspiration to everyone. WOW!!!
Congrats on the Junkitz dt too!
Caroline in ireland

allison said...

WOW I just came accross from Mel Goodsells blog from here and was blown away by your layouts....my goodness they are divine!!! you are so talented!!!
A.
www.altogetherscrap.com.au

Lara said...

wahoo! congrats on the junkitz gig & I'm with Nancy- so much to be inspired by on your blog!

Maisymary's Findings said...

Hi Carole

Wow love your SEI layouts ! how inspiring ! I haven't decided to cut into the papers from your RAK yet- altho I have used some of the KI stickers ! love them ! - still thinking of something suitable to go with them - will study your layout here for more ideas !

Do come over & have a lookie at my little Prima blog candy giveway - when you can !

ttfn, Pearl

Anonymous said...

Any more design teams we don't know about???

domestic goddess said...

OMG thatt top LO is amazing Carole
1 question how do you store your LO's??

Isabella Da Cás said...

Wonderful!!!!!
I loved this one!!!
Kisses
Bella

celinescrap said...

magnifique !!

Nordlund said...

OMG...These layouts are truly stunning Carole. Mums come before blogs in my book and I hope you are have a truly fantastic time with yours. Best Wishes to you Joanne