What's been happening

I've had a few things going on and trying to get sorted out, I've finally started to get my mojo back and loving getting creative again.

Here are some pages I've done for Funky Flairs Studios 

Had fun doing this layout, using different mists and sprays

I used my gelatos to create the background in my art journal, this was a lot of fun

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I created this layout as I hadn't done a layout yet of Ella and Emma, my brother and wife had a another baby girl on the 5th November

Scrappy Canary October Sketch challenge

I decided to give Scrappy Canary's October sketch challenge a go this month and had fun creating this layout

Some DT work for Tanya Leigh Designz

DT work for Tanya Leigh Designz

Some more DT work for Funky Flairs as well as some non DT work

Here is a page in my 6x8 Project Life album I did using a flair from Funky Flairs Studio

Here are some more pages that aren't for any DT work

What's been happening

I have been having quiet a hard time this year and my depression has been really bad, it started with a phone call in January from a Detective in Newcastle about an incident that happened to me when I was 14, well I had to meet with the detectives and give my statement all over again which brought out all the demons and bad things I've been hiding in the back of my brain. 

I have been having more bad days then good days this year, I have tried thinking positive but some days are just too hard . I have changed doctors as the one I was seeing didn't really seem interested in helping me, I am now seeing a new doctor and he has changed my meds, put my on a mental health care plan and has referred me to a psychologist. I can't get in to see the psychologist till Friday 28th November but its a start. My new doctor said its a long time coming and I should of been referred to a psychologist a long time ago. 

I am now doing my Project Life in a 6x8 album and going to do our New Zealand trip and my brother's wedding in a 12x12 album, I've also started doing art journaling and some layouts again. 

 I will be sharing more of how I feel as I think it will help me get through some bad days, I will also share my PL pages, art journaling pages and layouts. 

Some Funky Flairs Studio work

Here are some layouts I've done for Funky Flair Studios

Birthday Card for dad

I made this card for my mum to give to my dad for his 60th birthday, I used a hot air balloon flair from the Steampunk collection from Funky 'Flairs N Flowers"

I had fun making this card and thinking of making more cards

Exciting News

A few weeks ago I applied to be on the Design Team for Funky "Flairs N Flowers", I wasn't going to but decided I would, well I'm glad I did cause I got chosen to be on the team with 3 other great ladies. I will be sharing the work I do here on my blog,so be sure to check it out 

Thank you to Eve Rae for the wonderful opportunity :-)

An Interview with.......

Kellie Winnell

Location: Australia

Blog/website address: Give a Girl a Blog - kelliewinnell.typepad.com

Hobbies:

I actually have a few hobbies, but it all boils down to creativity and crafts.  Lately I am loving knitting.  Learning something new every week.  As to what you can do with a garter stitch.  One day I will learn another.  Loving weaving.  Of course my project life and project my life play a huge roll in my hobby and life.

When did you start scrapping and/or smashing and Project Life?

I started paper crafting in 2006.  From there I went to scrapbooking to cardmaking, to cardmaking in more detail with coloured images, to scrapbooking, to smash books, to project life.  I now try and do a little of everything and not just restrict myself to the one paper craft, as I used to.

What do you like about scrapping and/or smashing and Project Life?

I've always loved being creative since I was a little girl.  I love project life and other paper crafts as it allows me to still have that same love as an adult.

Who are the main people in your pages?

The main people always featured are my girls and myself, add in our dog as well.  I am married, some might be surprised, but he hates photographs and so rarely makes an appearance.

Who inspires you?

I honestly don't just have the one person that inspires me, but many.  

What’s your favourite quote?

A day without laughter, is a day wasted.

What’s one piece of advice you would give?

Be yourself.  Take inspiration from people, but be yourself.

July Challenge @ Scrap The Girls

July's challenge is now up over at Scrap The Girls

This month is the current DT's last term, so be sure to check out all the girls great layouts for the last time, I really enjoyed my time on the DT and will definitely miss it.

Here is the layout I created 

June Challenge @ Scrap The Girls

For June's challenge over at Scrap The Girls, you need to take inspiration from the new banner.

Here is the new banner you need to take inspiration from:

Here is my DT example for the challenge, I did it in my pink smash book: 

Be sure to go over and check out the other DT examples and have a go at the challenge

Scrap The Girls May Challenge

Take inspiration from the following quote : you may choose to go with the colour, use the whole quote etc - just have fun with it!  " Something old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue"


Here is my take on this month's challenge, I went with something new, as I had a new haircut and colour 

So be sure you go and check it out and have a go :-)