Thursday, 31 January 2019

Burda Style 10/2017 Model 108




Hello Everyone,

Continuing my sewing adventure of recent, I made a couple of skirts last week. I have made this pattern before, but as yet, have not taken any photos. The pattern used was from Burda Style magazine 10/2017, Model 108. It looks like this:
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The pattern can be purchased separately and downloaded as a pdf from HERE.
I love the yoke on this style, along with the pleats. It's really comfortable for a flowing skirt.

I came across an Australian fabric designer, Nerida Hansen, and promptly bought the leafy fabric as seen in the first photo.  I wasn't sure what type of fabric to purchase as I was concerned with the quality and hand of it, but as they had a sale on at the time, the decision was made for me, as there was only the mid-weight cotton available.


The jungle fabric looks like this:
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This particular example is printed on the sateen that they also offer, however that was sold out. The colours are a little richer on the sateen, due to the nature of the fabric, though I am happy with the mid-weight cotton and it made up nicely in the skirt.
Nerida Hansen are unveiling a new line of fabrics tomorrow, being February 1st, which I am super excited about. The fabrics so far have been gorgeous. During the sale earlier this month, I bought a few other pieces which I shall show in time. 

The fabric for the next skirt is from The Needleworks shop near Adelaide.
                                       
I love this fabric, though I think I may need to style the skirt with a black top. I made the blouse, but think I need something different to wear with it. Not sure I like this skirt with the white.....I have also been thinking of teaming the skirt with a green top. That's now 2 more items to add to my list of sewing projects! 😁

Thank you for visiting!

Vogue 1415 + 1950's American Designer Pattern N1021






Hello Everyone,

I have had a bit of a hiatus of almost a year from my blog.  Life gets busy, and other things take precedence. I have also had a break from scrapbooking, having spent some time lately indulging in my other love, sewing.  My blog will now be more inclusive of all my crafts.

Let's start.

Last time I wrote, I mentioned my mother was getting married. That happened, and it was a lovely wedding. I made her outfit which included a pair of silk pants, a drapey silk top (Vogue 1415 adjusted) and her fascinator. She looked beautiful....though unfortunately I only have a quick pic taken just before she was about to walk 'down the aisle'. The fabric for the silk top was bought at Ferrier Fabrics.


My outfit was hurriedly made the day before, hand stitching the chiffon hem just before leaving for the wedding. Way too manic for me. I made an original 1950's pattern, designed by Charles Le Maire bought on Etsy from Lady Marlowe Studio (I LOVE so many of the patterns, I'd really like the whole shop, but alas, time and finances restrict me from doing so). I really wished I had underlined with silk organza, but I just didn't have the time. It is made from silk with silk chiffon from Silk Traders.
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A breeze came along, and whooshed the chiffon tail at the back. It felt so pretty. 😊 There are a few tweaks I would make to the fitting if I make this again. I have narrow shoulders, and the shoulders of the dress kept slipping down a little. If I wear this dress again, I would probably run an elastic along the edge (inside a herringbone stitched casing), gently pulling it in, just to ease it in slightly to the body.

I also made my youngest daughter's dress (Simplicty 1382), the sashes and my son's bow tie.

A family photo:

I also made a digital scrapbooking layout of the happy couple:
Credits: All from The Lilypad - BYOC April 2018.

Hard to believe that was almost a year ago!

I really enjoyed making the 1950's dress, wish I had occasion to make another!

Thank you for visiting.

Wednesday, 28 February 2018

CSI - Case File #247

Hello Everyone,

I think I just make it in to the CSI Case File #247 for this month. It's been crazy busy around here, partly due to the fact that my mother is getting married on Saturday! I've been busy stitching and helping with the preparations, in between working and life with 3 growing children.

Anyway, the colourful case file:




I went with the easy-going summer style and colours:
SUMMER
Credits:
Template: Just Jaimee | Template Challenge October 2014
Studio Flergs & Studio Basic Designs | Destinations Vol.4
http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/sweetshoppe/product.php?productid=34115&cat=&page=1

The challenge ends today, so you need to be quick to enter. Go HERE for more details.
Thank you for popping by.


Sunday, 4 February 2018

February Challenges - The LilyPad

What better way to get moving into scrapping, then joining a challenge? I have been inspired many, many times over, by the gorgeous layouts of Em Stafrace, and was reminded by her recent scrapping, of the challenges held over at The LilyPad.  For February, there are 8 in total for the month.  I'll see how I go.  I have done half so far which is a pretty good start. :)

Random Challenge: Choose a MOC Challenge from January 2018: Jan 7 - Include 20 Photos on a layout  (This was a definite challenge!)

Happened Today
Credits:
Bella Gypsy | Moving Forward BYOC January 2016
http://the-lilypad.com/store/Moving-Forward-Bundle.html
Allison Pennington | Mighty (Elements)
http://the-lilypad.com/store/Mighty-Elements.html
Lauren Reid | Wonky Pie Templates
No longer available instore
Mommyish | I'm So Fancy
http://the-lilypad.com/store/I-m-So-Fancy.html


BYOC Challenge: Use products from at least 4 designers from February 2018 BYOC


XOXO
Credits:
Allison Pennington | BYOC Feb 18 - Olive Juice [Papers]
http://the-lilypad.com/store/Olive-Juice-Patterns-and-Backgrounds.html
Allison Pennington | BYOC Feb 18 - Olive Juice [Elements]
http://the-lilypad.com/store/Olive-Juice-Elements.html
Allison Pennington | BYOC Feb 18 - Olive Juice [Journal Cards]
 http://the-lilypad.com/store/Olive-Juice-Journal-Cards.html
Amy Wolff Designs | BYOC Feb 18 - You're My Person [Elements]
http://the-lilypad.com/store/You-re-My-Person-element-pack.html
Becca Bonneville | BYOC Feb 18 - Happy Hearts [Elements}
http://the-lilypad.com/store/Happy-Hearts-Elements-by-Becca-Bonneville.html
Lynn Grieveson Designs | BYOC Feb 18 - Crazy Little Thing [Papers]
http://the-lilypad.com/store/Crazy-Little-Thing-Papers.html
Lynn Grieveson Designs | BYOC Feb 18 - Crazy Little Thing [Elements]
http://the-lilypad.com/store/Crazy-Little-Thing-elements.html
Rebecca McMeen | BYOC Feb 18 - You And Me [Kit and Pockets]
http://the-lilypad.com/store/You-and-Me-by-Rebecca.html
Scrapping with Liz | BYOC Feb 18 - Love Cut Outs
http://the-lilypad.com/store/Love-Cut-Outs.html
The Nifty Pixel | A Tad Torn V.1 Photo Clipping Masks


Scraplift Challenge: Scraplift a layout from the gallery of someone who has posted just before you.


Hey You
Credits:
Please note: some papers and elements have been re-coloured
Allison Pennington | MPM Jan 18 - Shiny & Happy [Papers] 
http://the-lilypad.com/store/Shiny-Happy-Patterns-and-Backgrounds.html
Allison Pennington | MPM Jan 18 - Shiny & Happy [Elements]
http://the-lilypad.com/store/Shiny-Happy-Elements.html
Dawn Inskip | Photo Border Templates
http://the-lilypad.com/store/Photo-Border-Templates.html
Dawn Inskip | Painted Page Masks
http://the-lilypad.com/store/Painted-Page-Masks.html
Sara Gleason | MPM Jan 18 - Sparkle
http://the-lilypad.com/store/Memory-Pockets-Monthly-SPARKLE.html
Tangie Baxter | Love Blooms [XL Graffiti]
http://the-lilypad.com/store/Love-Blooms-XL-Graffiti.html
Lynn Grieveson Designs | Crazy Little Thing [Papers]
http://the-lilypad.com/store/Crazy-Little-Thing-Papers.html
Lynn Grieveson Designs | Crazy Little Thing [Elements]
http://the-lilypad.com/store/Crazy-Little-Thing-elements.html
Rebecca McMeen | You And Me [Kit and Pockets]
http://the-lilypad.com/store/You-and-Me-by-Rebecca.html

I scraplifted this layout by 'wenckechodan':



Template Challenge:
Today
Credits:
Tangie Baxter | February 2018 Template Challenge (supplied)
Mommyish | #SoBasic [Papers]
http://the-lilypad.com/store/SoBasic-Papers.html
Mommyish | #SoBasic [Elements]
http://the-lilypad.com/store/SoBasic-Elements.html

That's it for the moment.
Thank you for taking a moment to pop on by. :)

Jen Maddocks - January Challenge

Hello Everyone,

I have had a break from scrapping and from the computer for almost a year. Sometimes a break is needed to deal with personal things happening and to reassess what is important.  During that time, I did a lot of sewing, which I love to do, and shall be sharing some of my makes as well as some scrapbooking that I have just started up again. I found that not scrapping, left a little void.  It reminds me to be thankful and is therapeutic for me in a different way than sewing is. So I'm going to just poddle along and see what I feel like doing and sharing at the time. :)

To get back into scrapbooking, I joined a Jen Maddocks challenge over at Digital Scrapbook Studio. Each month, she holds a challenge and supplies a few items that must be used in the challenge, and the rest is up to the creator.

At the end of January, I joined the January Bricolage challenge with this layout:


This is what was supplied for the challenge:
I also used:
Jen Maddocks | Bricolage Monthy January 2018 (Bundle)
https://www.digitalscrapbookingstudio.com/digital-art/bundled-deals/bricolage-monthly-january-2018-bundle/
Jen Maddocks | Bricolage Monthly January 2018 (Add-On)
https://www.digitalscrapbookingstudio.com/digital-art/element-packs/bricolage-monthly-january-2018-add-on/

And then I joined the Art Therapy Challenge for January with this layout using the same kit:


It was a great way to get back into the digital arena.  I accidentally deleted all my brushes, and forgot some techniques and where things were in the program....but it was enjoyable to create again.

Thank you for popping in.



Friday, 10 March 2017

Kraft+ March Challenge

Hello Everyone,

Kraft+ has released its new challenge for the month:


So the challenge is to use denim somewhere on the layout.  Fortunately, I found a fabulous digital kit from KimB Designs over at The Digital Press, which had some gorgeous denim bits to use. And this is what I created:

Hello Handsome
Credits: Mainly from:
KimB Designs | Standing Tall
The Nifty Pixel | Page Drafts: Simple Stacks V.1

Head on over to the Kraft+ challenge blog for more information. The challenge closes at the end of the month, and there are some generous prizes to win. Open to both paper and digital scrappers! Hope to see you play along. 😊

Monday, 20 February 2017

The Nifty Pixel - Hearts Afloat

Hello Everyone,

Today I would like to share my last layouts for The Nifty Pixel.  Over the last few years I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Em Stafrace and her products, but I have a lot of other things going on at the moment, that I feel it is now time to let it go....and what a gorgeous bundle to use as my last on the Creative Team:

Hearts Afloat
Available here:

My layouts, the first using only the digital kit:
XO
Credits
The Nifty Pixel | Hearts Afloat Elements Pack
The Nifty Pixel | Hearts Afloat Paper Pack
The Nifty Pixel | Page Drafts: Just A Little Different

Sisters
Credits
The Nifty Pixel | Hearts Afloat Bundle
The Nifty Pixel | Page Drafts: Simple Stacks V.1

On a final note, I would just like to say a big Thank You to Em Stafrace for having me on her team, as well as what a privilege it has been to work with her fabulous products. Thank you, Em. Always love what you create. 

Please head over to The Nifty Pixel blog to see more creations using this happy bundle.

Monday, 13 February 2017

Captivated Visions - Live Your Dream


Hello Everyone,

I am a little late posting this. The weekend has been crazy busy - in a good way.😊

Today, I am sharing the latest release from Captivated Visions - Live Your Dream. A gorgeous, soft collection of shades of mauve, petrol blue, coral, rose and a dash of leaf green.  A kit that reminds us to live the life we dream of, and to look within for all that we need.


Make A Wish
Credits
Captivated Visions | Note To Self: Live Your Dream Digital Kit
Crystal Livesay | Template: Live Your Dreams


Wish 
Credits
Captivated Visions | Note To Self: Live Your Dream Digital Kit
Crystal Livesay | Template: Live Your Dreams

The kit and template are available at Sweet Shoppe Designs.

Thank you for joining me today.

Friday, 3 February 2017

The Nifty Pixel - My Sweet Love

Hello Everyone,

My Sweet Love. What a gorgeous new release from The Nifty Pixel. It's soft and romantic and chock full of goodies:



Sweetest Thing
Credits
The Nifty Pixel | My Sweet Love Digital Kit
The Nifty Pixel | Page Drafts Flag A Bunting V1

XO
Credits
The Nifty Pixel | My Sweet Love Bundle
The Nifty Pixel | Passport To The World V2

The individual kits and bundle are on special at a discounted rate all weekend. Don't miss it, hop on over to The DigiChick now, and/or, pop on over to The Nifty Pixel blog to see more layouts using the kits.

Hope you manage some time to be creative today! 🙂

Thursday, 2 February 2017

Kraft+ February Challenge

Hello Everyone,

Where did January go?
With the new month, comes a new challenge over at Kraft+. This one will surely get your creative juices flowing with a sketch and colour challenge:

Kraft+ Challenges are open to both digital and paper scrappers, and as a bonus, there are prizes to be won!
To see more details about the challenge and to enter, please go to their blog, Kraft+.

My layout, which is digital:
Captured
Credits
Mommyish | #So Basic Elements
http://the-lilypad.com/store/SoBasic-Elements.html
Mommyish | #So Basic Paper
The Nifty Pixel | Collage Textures V1 - Brush & Stamp Set
http://www.thedigichick.com/shop/Collage-Textures-Vol.1-by-The-Nifty-Pixel.html
Katie Pertiet | Anzio Scrapbooking Kit

The challenge is open until the end of the month. Be sure to head over to Kraft+ to enter your layout.

Thanks for popping in today. 🙂

Tuesday, 24 January 2017

The Nifty Pixel - Page Drafts: Pretty As A Picture V.2

Hello Everyone,

I am super late with this blog post, but it's school holidays and I have been ultra busy, which is just the way life flows sometimes.

Anyway, with no more delay, this is the latest release from The Nifty Pixel - or rather, I should probably say re-release. These templates have been tweaked a little and given a new name:

Pretty As A Picture V.2

Here are my layouts using these fabulous templates:

 Double Sweetness
 Credits:
The Nifty Pixel | Page Drafts: Pretty As A Picture V.2
The Nifty Pixel | The Night Before Digital Kit (some elements re-coloured)
The Nifty Pixel | Collage Textures V.1

You Are My Happy
Credits:
The Nifty Pixel | Page Drafts: Pretty As A Picture V.2
The Nifty Pixel | Girl Friday Stacked Flowers
The Nifty Pixel | Cosmo Bloom Elements Pack
The Nifty Pixel | Pick Your Destiny Paper Pack

M.102
Credits:
The Nifty Pixel | Page Drafts: Pretty As A Picture V.2 (template rotated)
The Nifty Pixel | Dreams Come True Elements Pack
The Nifty Pixel | Passion Play Paper Pack
The Nifty Pixel | Cosmo Bloom Elements (some re-coloured)

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And here are some of my older layouts from when this set of templates was first released:

Kangaroo Island

 Today

 Smile

Egg-stra Special

 Poser Girl

Even though the sale is now over, these templates are definitely worth their full price.  I love how Em from The Nifty Pixel manages to add so many photos to a template in such creative ways.

For more information about the templates, and/or to see other layouts using these templates, please pop over to The Nifty Pixel blog.

Thanks for passing by. 🌝

Friday, 13 January 2017

The Nifty Pixel - Nifty Packs

Hello Everyone,

For this weekend, the Nifty Pixel has released some cool Nifty Packs, great for adding to your stash to use on any layout as well as for art journaling:




Credits:
The Nifty Pixel | MAKIN’ MARKS V5 | Brush & Stamp Set
http://www.thedigichick.com/shop/MAKIN-MARKS-V.5-Brush-and-Stamp-Set.html
The Nifty Pixel | STAMPED LETTER MASH UP V.2 | Alpha
http://www.thedigichick.com/shop/STAMPED-LETTER-MASH-UP-V.2-Alpha.html

The Nifty Pixel | GEOMETRIC STENCILS | Clipping Masks
The Nifty Pixel | NIGHT BEFORE | Digital Kit
http://www.thedigichick.com/shop/NIGHT-BEFORE-Digital-Kit.html
The Nifty Pixel | Present & Correct | Digital Kit
http://www.thedigichick.com/shop/PRESENT-and-CORRECT-Digital-Kit.html

To see more layouts using these packs, please head over to The Nifty Pixel blog.

Thank you for visiting. 😊

Thursday, 5 January 2017

The Nifty Pixel - Fabric Of Life

Hello Everyone,

The Nifty Pixel has released a template for this weekend, a compilation of little inchies - perfect for little treasures.

Available here:

My layouts:
Shine
Credits:
The Nifty Pixel | Fabric Of Life: Inchie Stacks V1
The Nifty Pixel | Daydream Believer Digital Collection

I created the following layout a few month's back when the template was offered as a freebie for a challenge, but am posting it again to show another way the little stacked inchies can be used. :)

Sometimes
Credits:
The Nifty Pixel | Fabric Of Life: Inchie Stacks V1
The Nifty Pixel | Adrift Collection

This template is on sale all weekend.  For more details and to see other layouts using these little inchie stacks, please head over to The Nifty Pixel blog.

Thank you for visiting today.

Sunday, 1 January 2017

Captivated Visions - And So It Begins

Hello Everyone,

Captivated Visions has just released their new bundle for the year. I love the colours - they are so fresh and bright - a perfect outlook for the new year ahead.

Available here:

Right Now
Credits:
Captivated Visions | And So It Begins Bundle

Make Your Own Magic
Credits:
Captivated Visions | And So It Begins Bundle
The Nifty Pixel | Lift It Up V1: Paper Clipping Masks
The Nifty Pixel | Stamp Stackers: Photo Clipping Masks

This gorgeous bundle is available at a discounted price all weekend over at Sweet Shoppe Designs.

Thank you for popping in today. 😊