this layout is based on sketch 235 over at scrapbook challenges. i loved how it turned out with some of my favourite patterned papers and colours used lately. the photos are of the dogs chasing an ostrich up and down our electric fence on the farm. it was the funniest thing when this ostrich appeared out of nowhere one day and stayed for almost an entire week much to the dogs' amusement.

the journaling sits on a distressed tag.

stamping and rub-ons combined.

7gypsies stickers are always a winner to add some finishing touches.

i wish you an amazingly creative and happy week.
and remember life is just too short...

the challenge over at scrap and stamp Saturday this week is using black and white plus one colour. i added some gold/yellow to my b&w combo...by chance. the papers left on my table sort of picked themselves for this layout - but i love how it turned out. the black and white circles are stamped using a hampton set in black versafine. the patterned paper circles are 7gypsies and graphic45.

loving how versatile these circle stamps are!

some stunning 7gypsies rub-ons.

and some fun gold liquid pearls to create a dimensional border!

why not play along and share your black and white creations with us over at

scrap and stamp saturday.

this could potentially be a disaster area....but instead i think it is creative genius at play! with some help of some chemicals of course yes. this is what my kitchen counter currently looks like. this is after we applied a second coat of rust over the original "bark" colour we decided on (which by the way did nothing)!

Jayson had so much fun... he really is a creative genius when it comes to pleasing me...as in keeping me happy. but he does have a slight problem...he never knows when to call it a day...

instead he is always willing to push the boundaries a bit further until he achieves what he sets out to! like adding some salt to the cement surface to create some reaction...creating more interest and more effect - and i LOVE it!

we have really been blessed with this process!..after purchasing this cement stain for the bargain price of R165.00 a bottle...just to discover the price has gone down to R79.00 a bottle! we now have a credit in store that enables us to buy the sealant - which really is the expensive part of the process! i mean seriously...have you ever heard of the price going DOWN instead of up AND the store actually willing to give you money back or a discount!! and all of this after we decided not to go for the original option of a product called cretecoat that would have cost R4000.00! i am just not prepared to spend that much on a kitchen thank you very much, even if i had the money! besides i think this option is really more me - creative, experimental and totally unpredictable! the hardest part is waiting the 24 hours for it to complete the reaction...and then this weekend we can seal it all and hopefully move back into the kitchen with all the stuff... so all thanks to Midas Earthcote for a stunning totally spontaneous product and for having the price go down! i am sure God had His hand in all of this! hope you have a blessed week!

join us for a fun filled Cuttlebug class at sweet scrappins on 5th March. we've been having so much fun with this class that we are on part 4 of the series. for anyone wanting to use their little green (or pink) bug just a bit more, this class is for you! come join us for a morning
of creative thinking and playing...and some stunning retail therapy as well!

follow the link to book your spot for this class!

where has the weeks gone? well its Monday again and time for sketch 242 over at scrapbook challenges. this weeks sketch is so versatile and just to prove it you can head over here to see what the design team has come up with! i love how everyone can do the same and yet they are so different. why don't you play along? then head over to www.scrapbookchallenges.ning.com

and here's what i did. it's a bit plain and simple even for me but i love how the background paper matches my photo so perfectly!

the title is a combination of rub-ons and chipboard letters.

and you gotta love the little umbrellas cut from patterned paper.

hope you have a fabulous week filled with lots of creativity!