Beautiful Peacock Blue

Here it is - a kit for that special photo .... that formal layout..... that lovely occasion that makes you smile

Introducing Peacock Blue!

Peacock Blue

Detail of a flower and hat pins!

And from the Design Team

Beautiful Bridesmaid

Layout by Michelle Lark
Tattered Inspirations Design Team

Happiness Is......

Layout by Michelle Lark
Tattered Inspirations Design Team

My Beautiful Girls

Layout by Rachel Walsh
Tattered Inspirations Design Team

Peacock Blue is now loaded into Etsy.... you are going to love this one!!

Lots of love
Carol

Peacock Bllue - sneak peeks

This is a simply gorgeous kit ... I am sure you will love it


Here are three sneak peeks..... I cannot wait to show you it....


Newsletter is also out on Tuesday - and also includes the winner of the March competition

Not a bad way to start April I am thinking.....

I will be posting up the Design Teams work too - using the Peacock Blue Kit

Lots of love
C

My Design for Lets Get Shabby

Hello - aren't you pleased it is Friday? I certainly am....what a week - but I ended up in a massage for a pretty sore neck and 50 mins in a infrared sauna at 62 degrees - and that is hot !!! I feel much better though - and I think I will sleep well tonight

I am delighted to sponsor the Lets Get Shabby blog this challenge - where we used Peter Rabbit as our inspiration.... this is my OTP project that is winging itself over to a very special tiny baby girl and her mummy shortly.... with lots of wishes inside

The bag album

Collaged album

Pages

Love this ..... I had such awesome fun!!

Love
C

It is Official

Tattered Inspirations is sponsoring Lets Get Shabby for Challenge 22!!!!

Pop in and give them some support .... they will announce the prize (from me) and the design team's work shortly


Here is the link too!! Lets Get Shabby

So have fun .... I am looking forward to seeign the wonderful work these girls do

And Tattered Inspirations and Shabby do make a lovely couple I think Too

Cheers
C

Yum

New lace, flower centres and stamps arrived today.... they are all lovely

Just sharing
C

Whew - this Chick has had it!

Detail of the Woodland Fairy

I have loaded a huge amount tonight of mini kits (new) and seam binding onto the Etsy store - ready for the weekend and a bit of secret squirrel stuff that is happening!

Seam binding - in a huge range of beautiful colours!!!!


So I am going to show you a few pics but for all the detail pop into Etsy ...... it is there and explains them with 5 pics for each kit

So here we go

Regal (Lina Caverilli - Opera Singer)

Winter Whispers


Washday


Woodland Fairy


White Pony


Parasol

Well that is me for the night I think - I have been making flowers too and they should be loaded on the weekend ..... Hope you like the new mini kits..... as much as I did making them

And Ant - I will be sending your pack now that I have made the kits - so stalk the postie - I will post them tomorrow!!

I am off to get some dinner nad have another wine I think!
Lots of love
C

A gorgeous Layout for hte Comp by Deb Clark

Here is a beautiful layout by the gorgeous Deb Clark - and doesn't she look so angelic (not that she isn't now!!!)

So Small
Layout by Deb Clark

This is what Deb says......
Here is my LO for your March Challenge using that great sketch of Lisa's
which I jiggered about with a bit.

I have scrapped a little photo of me from April 1962, when I was living in
Lismore. I have on a dress that my visiting & dear aunty bought me, to wear
to my sisters wedding....don't I look as innocent as an angel!!!

Thank you again for such great kits, I do love them!! I used lots from the
Seaside kit.

Thanks Deb for your fabulous entry - I love the colours that you have used and the lovely paper too - I have to say that you look so gorgeous in that dress - superb work as always Deb! WOW

Love
C

Autumn Escape 2012

Tentative date is the 20-22 April

In beautiful Canberra....sublime in the Autumn

Details to come - but I am sure you will love it!

Classes, scrapping, vintage, mixed media and lots of fun and laughter.... and close to a spa, scrapping shop and a lovely patchwork shop. In the middle of gorgeous shops too and lovely cafes.

So I hope you will come - more info in the March newsletter

Love
C

March Sketch Challenge - Jo Tritton

Isn't this gorgeous - I love the colours, the way it sits on the page - but I especially like the sentiment - it is wonderful

Imagine
Layout by Jo Tritton

Here is what Jo had to say
Here is my entry for the March sketch challenge. I have printed the photo onto canvas & used the left-overs from My Mother's Sewing Box kit that I recently purchased - lace, doily, ribbon, flower & hat pin. Thx for the challenge.

I love your use of the vintage with the new.......Great work Jo!!

Cheers
C

News........

Hi everyone in blogland - I am catching my breath after an awesome weekend at beautiful Lake Crackenback for a wedding. Something abut wedding makes me so happy - the joy of it all - the love, the time to enjoy the moment .... and in the midst of the lake, birds and lots of gorgeous bushland it was perfect!!

But here I am back again and loving that I have been busy making things that I love to work with.... some mini kits that I hope you will love..... there are 5 new ones available this week!

• Winter Whispers - white, pink and a touch of blue with a gorgeous drawing - you will love this one!
• Parasol - from the 20s with parasol ladies and lots of citrus and creamy colours
• White pony - a cute little pic inspired this and it has the sweetest rocking horse charm
• Washday - the pic is so lovely - in blues and white
• Regal Lina Cavalleri - gorgeous creams and dusty mauve

To come:

• Touch of Irish great for the blokes I think!!)
• Woodland Sprite - you should see the cameo in this - unbelievable!!!
• My Baby Wrote me a Letter - creams, pinks and greens - lovely!!!

Plus the release for the 30th March.... PEACOCK BLUE .... and this is gorgeous and over the next week I will pop in some sneak peeks - you will want this one for sure!!!!

I will also be loading a heap of seem binding in the next week too!! Be sure to grab the colours you love - there are lots of new ones - something for everyone

I have also made some new Country Bloom flowers and am working on a similar kit and flowers to Patchwork called 'Picket Fence' it is beautiful - I know Michell, Lisa and Theresa will love these

There is so much going on here - I have taken over the dining table at the moment - I need to get a bit more organised......

Lastly I have some gorgeous cameos form the USA and they are sublime - a little more expensive but so superb - they will make a huge impact - look out for Woodland Sprite Mini Kit as I start to use my stash....... these are addictive!

Lots of love
C

Hubby is fine with it

First I knocked on the door in 2004 and altered his life

I married him in 2005

In 2006 I took him to a scrapping craft show and he walked around holding my shopping bags and encouraging me to buy things

Then I left not one but 2 jobs in under a year (and went a little 'eccentric in between') 2007 with no job to 'go to'

I began to collect bras from all around Australia for Uplift and they constantly come to the door 2008

Then I started a business on the net selling vintage scrapping kits 2010

I dyed my hair purple and lots of other colours last week! And he loves it

And now I am talking about a retreat called Autumn Escape in April 2012

And he is okay with it all...... gosh I love this guy - he just rocks with my life and revels in it!! He is definitely one of a kind

Just saying
C

Scrapping Weekend in Canberra

Next year when I am a lady of leisure (ha) I thought it could be great to have a scrappign weekend at a resport in Canberra ....

Nearby is a scrapbook shop, a wellness spa and lots of beautiful shops (plus a patchwork shop to die for)

It is Gold Creek Tourist Resort and I thought that Tattered Inspirations would host it .... local girls could chose ot stay overnight or not..... and interstate girls - there is heaps to keep you very busy!

Anyway - pop into tattered inspiration on face book for late breaking news - I will start to look at dates etc soon....

Classes would probably include mixed media, scrapping and lots of goodies to use .... we might even have a few surprises......

Anyway I will keep thinking (I haven't broached it with DH as yet)

Love
C

Look what Rachel did - WOW

Isn't this the most lovely precious layout.... Rachel sent me this a few days ago and I just love it.... of her dad.... what a wonderful memory

It is using Lisa's wonderful sketch too.... awesome

This Man
Layout by Rachel Walsh
Tattered Inspirations Design Team

Here is what Rachel says:

I've attached a photo for you of my take on Lisa's sketch.

This man is my Dad, the photo was taken in 1957, when he was about 25 years old - I don't think he'd met my Mum as yet. I've used a couple of Millefiori Hat Pins, Trims & Tickets from the Autumn Days kit, and flowers are (mostly) from the "A little bit of country" blooms kit. Not sure where the red one came from, but it's one of yours! Also used a little string from the parcel, and Pink Paislee papers.

Thanks so much Rachel - it is just lovely!!

Lots of love
C

Look what Michelle did........

Michelle's first layout was snapped up for publication.... which is great for her and as she used some lovely things from the shop - great for us as well..... I am delighted to have our goodiues displayed in magazines - which also brings me to this - if you do have a layout accepted I would love you to put when you got the goodies - especially if they are from Tattered Inspirations.... it can only help..... and getting the work around is really important for the shop

So as a little thankyou - if you send a scan to me of the photo and the descriptor - I will refund the postage on your next order.... that has to be good and that is a $5 saving! Just email it here

So being the great person that Michelle is - she did us another one - better be quick and have a look though - who knows if this one will get snapped up too........

Lucky Dog
Layout by Michelle Lark
Tattered Inspirations Design Team

Here is what Michelle said

Here is my second take on the sketch challenge. I have used your flowers, a millefiori hat pin and another hat pin, some of your lace and broderie anglaise, cabachons from your 'Walk The Dog' set, seam binding and those beautiful little fabric leaves.

Thanks Michelle so much for your lovely work

With love
C

Sketch Challenge - Kerry Smith and Kathy Marchant

Isn't it great to have such fun playing with our challenges and competitions here at Tattered Inspirations

I just love seeing how yu take on a challenge nad then play with it a bit to make it yours - love that lateral way of looking at things!! I am loving that you are finding things in all sorts of kits and use them to suit you!

Here are two more wonderful layouts..... and they are gorgeous

Play Everyday
Layout by Kathy Marchant

Kathy wrote this in her email
I have turned the sketch on its side because i already had the photo and used bits and pieces from several kits.Thanks again -Kathy x

Peek- A - Boo
Layout by Kerry Smith

Here is what Kerry had to say:
This is my take on the March sketch challenge. Most of the embellishments are from the Christmas mini kit and a few from the Woodlands Tales Kit. Always fun using your embellishments. The layout is of my youngest daughter and her nephew (my gorgeous grandson) last Christmas.


Aren't they gorgeous layouts - I just ove them - so lovely and so different
WOW

Remember we hope for more entries and Lisa Pate will assist us this time in the judging

Lots of love
C

Been Shopping

Okay .... I know I shouldn't but I couldn't resist

I have bought new lace, organza flower centres and beautiful cameos (you should see these they are awesone) for some new kits

Now to back away from the computer before more damage is done!

Smiling!!!
C

First Entry for the March Chalenge by Antonella

Happy
Layout by Antonella Ryan

Wow Antonella was so quick off the mark for the competition this month....
But as always it is beautiful - and look at her little man - what a cutie! Those eyes and that cute smile

Here is what Antonella has to say

Hi Carol, I had a go at the sketch Loved it, once again love working with your products, I just did a few others but will email them to you at a later date......I couldnt been more thankful for my mojo return

I love this Antonella - beautiful work!!
Love
C

Michelle Lark's take on the March Sketch

Just the Two Of Us
Layout by Michelle Lark
Design Team Tattered Inspirations

Michelle Lark has done the most amazing layout using Lisa Pate's sketch this month!! She really loved using the patchwork flowers and bunting (Emily Patchwork Kit), vintage seam binding and those beautiful papers.... love that punching too - with the Martha Stewart Punch - beautiful!!!

Hoping we see lots more layouts this month too!!

With love
C

March Sketch at Tattered Inspirations

I asked the lovely Lisa Pate to design me a sketch while she was poorly recently - and she did me the honour of doing an awesome job too!!

So all sketches are due on the 28th March - the winner will be announced in 'A Little Tattered' ...... and will win a beautiful pack of goodies from the shop. Gotta love that!

Please note that you need to use a couple of the products from Tattered Inspirations Shop too...... but I am sure you will love this sketch it is tops!!

Here is the sketch.....

Have fun ladies and thanks so much Lisa for the design it is awesome

Michelle has had a play and I will pop hers up tomorrow!

Cheers
C

Announcing the winners of the Feb Competition

Congratulations to the winners and the ladies who won Honourable Mentions for the Feb Competition... and thanks to everyone for entering too

Just to let you know how the voting worked.... Rachel, Michelle and Ieach voted in each category giving 3 points to our number one choice, 2 points for number two and 1 point for number three. This gave a winner in each category and each winner of each category won by a significant margin. The honourable mentions gained 3 or more votes in one section or several sections. The people's choice was chosen by counting the votes I received via email and totalling the points, again giving a clear winner.

I do hope that you will join me in congratuating our winners - the work was so wonderful and the decision very difficult. The Design Team certainly found the judging to be hard work and with such beautiful entries it was a challenge.

Best overall
Colette Bate 'Thank Heavens'

Card or simple styke layout
Kate McCulloch 'Amie'

Non-vintage layout using vintage elements
Narelle Riley 'Slow Down'

Most innovative layout
Kerry Smith 'Burlesque'

I will be emailing these lovely ladies today with the details of how to claim their prizes

And now for the Honourable Mentions

Lisa Hanrahan - 'Bliss'

Mel Cook - 'Just Engaged'

Antonella Ryan - 'Love of All things Old'

Deb Clark - 'I'm Packed'

Look out for something special added into your next order ;)

And now for the Peope's Choice Award.......

Antonella Ryan - 'Love of All things Old'

I will be sending you a package of happy mail Antonella this week ;)

Thank you everyone for participating !!!!!

I h0pe you had lots of fun.... we would have loved giving an award to everyone - thanks for playing and please play with our sketch this month - I am looking forward to seeing what you create!!

Love
Carol