Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Sharing

Back in the spring I had the pleasure of attending the Moxley Massive Birthday Bash - anyone who lives in the Midlands area that is looking for a crop to attend, then I would highly recommend joining these ladies for a day of scrapping with loads of laughter thrown in for free - they really are such a fun bunch of gals to be around. If you hop over to UKScrappers you can find all of the contact details for the Moxley ladies :D

A couple of the classes I taught at the bash used product from Cosmo Cricket. We used a Crafting Kit from the Material Girl collection - these kits are amazing with so many sheets of paper and accent stickers to play with they make excellent value.

I thought I'd share images of the classes with you before they get deleted from my hard drive!










With so many patterns to choose from in the kit you can either create a book about your family using the journaling card “A Family is a Patchwork of Love” or you can use the fun accents to create a "Scrapbooking Friends" keepsake.
Throughout my minibook I used a mat measuring 5 x 4 ¾ on all of the pages.
I layered each page with patterned papers and added embellishments from the journaling sheets and chipboard accents.I also used a mixture of real and faux stitching throughout the book.
There is plenty of space to add photographs and journaling throughout the mini book -which was created using a clear acrylic Build a Book from Prima.













After the minibook was completed we still had loads of stash left so I taught this layout class using some of the left overs.


I layered some of the floral details, which were cut from the patterned papers, and combined them with the chipboard accents to give this page loads of dimension.

A big thanks to Anna for loaning me her beautiful daughter to scrap.....tis hard to scrap girlie floral layouts when I'm not really a flowery sort of girl myself and I have far too much testosterone in this house!!!!

So.....who would like a Cosmo Cricket Material Girl Crafting Kit plus a set of matching Chipboard Accents too???



Leave a comment on this post and then post a link back to this post on your own blog.
I'll pick a winner on Sunday 15th August.

Thanks for popping by.
Have fun....be happy....and don't forget to call by tomorrow to see whats up for grabs!

T.x.

****Draw now closed****

96 comments:

Amanda Dovey said...

Thanks for the super cool inspirational post and the chance to win!!! Here is a link to my post [holding thumbs]: http://scrapbookphotographyetc.blogspot.com/2010/08/cosmo-love.html

Tina said...

Lovely layout and mini books for the lucky people who got to attend your class!

Enthia said...

Oh, soo lovely LO and albums. I like this.

Thanks for the chance to the win.

Fryne said...

love how you used that collection!!! wonderful

Lynetta said...

Beautiful work as always and lucky ladies who took the class. Unlucky for me that I don't have a blog so unable to link back to a blog for having a chance to win. Ho hum, such is life.
Lynetta

Scrapping4fun said...

Loving the mini books, the colours of the papers are great.

TanySol said...

FanTasTic works!!!!!
Awesome albums! Thanks for the chance to win! I looove Cosmo Cricket.
Linked your giveaway on my blog.
Thanks!

Claire x said...

WOW what fab inspiration - I'm new to scrapbooking - have been making cards for years, so this is fab to see and thank you for having the opportunity to win the Cosmo Cricket goodies too! Hugs, Claire x

Deanne said...

what a fab giveaway tracey :) i've posted it on my blog x

Hullabaloo said...

Goegeous books. Love that kit espesh those l'il dollies! Reminds me of the books I used to have when I was little! Gosh that makes me sound so old!

domestic goddess said...

love that layout of Izzy ( pls do not enter me into your RAK)

darkpoetess said...

love the set - totally love the acetate minis too! this would be a lovely birthday present for me if i won ;-) have linked back to here from my sidebar x

Sue said...

ohh WOW! I LOVE that book may have to buy all the stuff for it ,if i don't win anyway :)

Sophia said...

Super cute projects and what a great prize, thanks for a chance of winning ♥

Helen Tilbury said...

Hi Tracie - Lovely Cosmo mini-albums - well done - TFS!

Stampersue said...

Love the books - lucky ladies who attended your class. Would love to win the candy. Fingers crossed

Stampersue

Marina said...

would love to win the chance to get this kit but if i don't can you buy it anywhere as the papers are lovely. don't do my blog anymore but will try and leave a link if it is still running.

Thanks Marina :-)

Mieke said...

I've worked with this paper line before for Scrapgal. It's so cute!

Priyadarshini Deshpande said...

Thanks Tracie for giving me a chance. I have linked back to this post on the side bar of my blog - http://notjustquilling.blogspot.com.

Best Wishes and Love,
Priyadarshini

laterg8r said...

sew cute, love that mini :D

Lesley said...

Love both the mini books and the layout.

Jingle said...

Oh, this is all so adorable!!! I love it! This is such a fantastic collection!

Scrapamum said...

That mini is adorable and and that LO is fabulous! Love all of it!

Kathy Martin said...

SWEET projects! Love the Material Girl line! :)

coventry fundraisers said...

oh that looks great

Bethank said...

This book is lovely and so many different options to fill it.

Liz said...

that was my favourite LO from Moxley and was immediately snaffled by my youngest and now has pride of place on her pinboard

AllyBug28 said...

This is a great giveaway. I am new the papercrafting world so I do not have a blog yet :(

Collquest said...

Thanks for offering this adorable craft set! Please put me in the pot to win!
Colleen

Kelly Massman said...

Great mini and I love the LO! Thanks for a chance to win! I've become a follower! And, my link back is here:
http://kmassman-scrapbooks-cards.blogspot.com/2010/08/material-girl.html

Lona728 said...

So cute!! I am new to scrapbooking and am currently putting my craft room together. I would love to win this, to help me get started :)

Lona728@ yahoo dot com

(sorry I don't have a blog)

gina said...

i want to make minis so this would make me so very happy if i won .great sight you have here

TeenaBugg38 said...

You have an amazing blog! I jsut love all these little projects you are showing....really cute and totally do-able in a day!! And cosmo cricket is my most favoritest!!!!!
http://teenabugg.blogspot.com/2010/08/lots-of-awesome-giveaways.html

Denise said...

I was drooling over your mini album!!! You are so talented, it's no wonder you teach!! If you were local, I'd be signing up for all your classes. Lucky I came across you blog... Love to be entered in your giveaway (you are a giveaway queen!). Here's my link:http://lalasworldblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/life-and-times-of-12x12-addict.html

Thanks for all the chances to win :) All your giveaways rock!

ally said...

pretty please :)

ally said...

pretty please :)

Vicki said...

Great giveaway and great project. I posted here:

http://scrapbookingcreationsbyvicki.blogspot.com/2010/08/giveaways-at-life-and-times-of-12-x-12.html

Queen B said...

I *heart* Cosmo Cricket! That looks like it was an awesome class! Here is the link to my blog:

http://pinkpapercrowns.blogspot.com/2010/08/unfortunately-i-didnt-win-silhouette.html

JensTreats.com said...

wow what a cute set, i am in LOVE :)

Gina L. said...

Love the mini albums! I'm so into these now. They are so fun!

Dawn Cheshire said...

Wow what a talented lady you are. love love love all the projects I've seen so far, thanks for the chance to win

mmwilken said...

What a great give away!! I love mini books and these all look like they are fun to have to do up for someone! Thanks for offering this craft set!!

Olivia said...

Cute creations! Love the tape measure paper & tiny alphas :D

Stacy said...

I adore those books you made..they are "sew" cute! lol
I would love the chance to win. I became a follower and I have posted about your giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity.
Stacy H-W
www.scrapwithstacy.blogspot.com

goldyfish said...

Love the mini. Great giveaway. I have become a follower and liked from
http://adayinthelifeofacraftinggoldfish.blogspot.com

Crini said...

Cute Ppaper. Would love to have that. Thanks for the chance!
My blog:
http://crinisscrapaddiction.blogspot.com/2010/08/c-n-d-y.html

sequin said...

The album is very funny! Cool set of paper! I'd love to own one!
http://fantasy-of-sequins.blogspot.com/

Wrightboysmum said...

I love Cosmo it's one of my favourite brands. Great book.

Charmily said...

Thanks for the giveaway!
scrapbooking and card making things can be expensive but everything seems to require a card to celebrate these days :)
http://charmily.blogspot.com/2010/08/more-giveaways-and-photo-inspiration.html
my blog spot :)

Heather (goldiecar) said...

This is so awesome, thanks for the opportunity!! http://goldiecar.blogspot.com/2010/08/cosmo-cricket-material-girl-giveaway.html

Nikki said...

your l/o is so bold and bright it's fantastic &
Wow was looking thru your blog and thanks for all these chances to win such treats
hugs Nikki

gea said...

I love The album You made !! its stunning ! I like a chance to win this beautiful candy !

Cathy said...

Cosmo Cricket is one of my favs... thanks for sharing the mini album ideas and layout.... I've posted on my blog: http://whatsupwithcathy.blogspot.com/2010/08/giveaways-galore.html

Celeste said...

Oh my how wonderful....this is abeautiful book...

Lou said...

That acrylic album is 'sew cute!' I love a bit of Cosmo too. In fact, I think Material Girl is possibly my most favourite line by them.

KarenB said...

I love what you did with the mini-album, and it's very cool that you also did a layout class using the leftovers! Thanks for the chance to join in your giveaway.

Sassy said...

Love, love, love mini books... this collection is awesome, too

paintedlady89 said...

This is a fabulous set. It must be so much fun to share it with a class. Thanks for the chance to win one!
Visit my blog Here: http://sunshinelollipopsandbutterflies.blogspot.com
Gigi

jonaks said...

awesome minis! and the lay-out is really gorgeous!!!

Sheryl said...

That is so cute - the project and the paper collection! I love all the detail you put into your work.

Ёжики said...

Great! Super!
Thanks for a chance to win!

My post:
http://yogiki-jl.blogspot.com/2010/08/life-and-times-of-12-x-12-addict.html

Алена said...

Отличный блог! спасибо за конфетку, хочу испытать удачу!http://alyaakh.blogspot.com/

Kathleen said...

Love it! Hope I win!

Kathleen said...

Love it! Hope I win!

Courtney said...

Those minis are AWESOME!!! Thanks for the chance to win!!

~Courtney~

sandra said...

How could I miss this one?lol.
I love creations made with this kit!
Thanks for the chance!
Hugs!
Sandra!

Nitasha said...

Your minis are mega-awesome! so cute! thank you for this gorgeous giveaway!

Nina said...

Love the mini album - so many gorgeous details...that Cosmo Cricket collection is truly awesome, and by some strange reason I haven't bought i yet - so I'd LOVE to win it!! Wow, you are generous...Thanks for sharing!
//Nina

PS. If shipping to Europe is a problem, I'll be happy to pay for it!

Eve said...

This is a really cool project, think it migh be something really nice to do with my nanna (grandmother) thanks for sharing and the change to win.
Eve :D

superstitches said...

Love the kit. Very cute.

pojjo said...

Jippie! i would love to win :D
Thanks

Wendy Crowe said...

Your mini album is so adorable!! What a great collection! Thanks for sharing! I also shared on my blog
http://disneydarling07.blogspot.com/

Cindy Gay said...

Love that Cosmo Cricket! Neat mini booklet. Thanks for the chance to wind.

gocanucksgo said...

Wow, what a fantastic mini album. It's so bright and fun looking. I love this Cosmo Cricket line. Thanks for doing all these giveaways =) Keep up the great work!

Domna said...

Great candy! I've posted a link in my side bar. Thanks!

Clara_Croft said...

Great mini album !

Thanks for the giveaway !

Claire Coren

Rachana said...

great kit...would be so much fun to work with...thanks

Yizz said...

Oh wow! your work is fab. And thanks for the chance at another giveaway

Scrappy~Sarah said...

fabulous mini albums and I love that lo :)

Petraso said...

Love cosmo!!!!
And take the chance to win some!!
Thanks for your inspiration!

Anne said...

What a beautiful little book! Gorgeous papers - I have just the photos to go with this, so thank you for the chance to win!

Scrapbookdoll said...

this is a very beautiful minibook, and the papers are perfect

Erika said...

I adore this mini book, so bright and colourful. Thanks for a chance to win. Happy crafting.

jo said...

Love this collection which is sadly missing from my craft room!!

BoxerBrats said...

The mini books and your pages are truly great. I so love this paper set! I enjoy sewing and paper crafts so this kit is like the best of both words.

Thanks so much for the chance to win!

Laura

helen bray said...

this is gorgeous

Shauna said...

fantastic work and would love to have a chance of winning. Many thanks Shauna

Nicole Brenna said...

That mini is too die for... I thought I would just put your giveaways in my side bar but then decided an actual post would be better.... I will leave the link in the Sassafras giveaway.

nicole / Twitter: BTHM1 said...

I love all your great ideas! SUch inspiration!

I;d love to win and use the pack for templates for scrapbook for pix of all the dresses I;ve made for my daughter!

JMCPhillips said...

Love your mini books - great inspiration! Thanks for the chance to win!

Сашинамама (latyana) said...

Love this collection!!!
Thanks for the chance to win

Sharon said...

Gorgeous and colourful!
I love that paper collection....x

nerllybird said...

The minibook is so inspiring - I've only got a couple of these papers but I think I'll go and play! Thanks for the chance to win some, too.

Gilly_mc said...

Oooooooh, would so like to win this - could be used to scrapbook my weightloss (14 stones gone) and the wardrobe changes that have been experienced - (taking in, cutting reshaping, buying etc) - lol

Thanks for offering the chance to take part
Hugs
Gill

Coachfans said...

What an amazing album and the stack of paper is pretty nice too!

Thanks for the chance,
Georgiana : )

Lise said...

Would so love to win this giveaway! Great job by the way!