Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Floating Pockets - swaps

 Floating Pockets

These very simple designed swaps are for use with journals or other projects. 
They can be an additional element added to make an interactive part of a layout or Junk Journal. 

So with that in mind, I was trying to be quite deliberate with the accessories that I included in the pockets, as these too can be used as embellishments to add a cohesive feel for the person who may use it. 

These were all put together using an older Uniquely Creative collection. 











Let me know what you think! 
Thanks for your time, Happy Scrapping.. 

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Slimline Floral card - swap

 Slimline Card - Floral themed

This was the first swap that I actually put together for this months swap projects that I've signed up to. 
And I can promise, it definitely got the mojo flowing fast!

I used 49 & Market papers and embellishments for this 8.25"x4" tag.







Let me know what you think! 
Thanks for your time, Happy Scrapping.. 



Monday, April 13, 2026

Nautical Tags - swaps

 This month while getting reconnected to my creativity I've signed up to some card swaps with an online group.

This was is for Tags with a NAUTICAL theme. 

I used the Scrapbook Fantasies - Nautical Dreams collection. 







Let me know what you think! 
Thanks for your time, Happy Scrapping.. 


Sunday, April 12, 2026

Matchbook Pockets - swap

I'm back today to share project number 2 for the 6 swaps I signed up for this month. 

These are Matchbook Pockets. 

I'm not sure why they are called that, I know them as something slightly different, but I love the idea that it is an old style matchbook slide in for the top to secure it. 

I used a Prima collection for this one. I made 3 to start with, which are the required amount, but had a little bit leftover so throw the forth one together to use up the supplies. YAY!






Let me know what you think! 
Thanks for your time, Happy Scrapping.. 

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Card made with scraps - swap

 During my recent push to reconnect with my creativity and with myself again, I signed up to some SWAPS with a local Aussie facebook card making group. 

This group CREATIVE CRAFTERS (Australia) have been trying invaluable with my process and have connected with them through online crop sessions as well. It has been such a delight and humbling to be accepted so quickly. Although I have been a part of this group for many years and did partake in swaps quite a while ago, I've just been lurking in the shadows for the past couple of years and I'm so grateful they allowed me to stay and be inspired all this time. 

I signed up to 6 swaps this month. 

The first one I'm sharing with you today I know has already arrived. 

I used scraps from a Uniquely Creative collection I had leftover. 

Card made with scraps








Let me know what you think! 
Thanks for your time, Happy Scrapping.. 

Friday, April 10, 2026

CM crop layouts April 2026

 March saw me back at the local Creative Memories group crop here in Yeppoon.

I had limited time and supplies, but it was fun to get another two more layouts completed. 

The first is a recipe challenge layout. I actually did this one second after lunch and had only 60min to get it thrown together as I had to leave early for sporting commitment. 



I didn't get time to add the embellishments. And definitely making this just for fun, so no photos.. 





Parade

This second layout was so much fun to put together. 

It is based on an inspiration layout using the flag banner on the side as the focus. 

Of course you know that I added my own spin by layering several times, adding in embellishments






Unfortunately, due to Easter and school holidays, there won't be a crop during April, but I very much look forward to the May crop session. 

Let me know what you think! 
Thanks for your time, Happy Scrapping.. 

Thursday, April 9, 2026

focus on Borders CM crop layout

 Life hasn't been kind lately and the last few months especially I've realised just how broken and unrecognisable I have become to myself. 

So from the end of February I decided that getting back into some crafting is exactly what I need to get some creativity flowing and get the dopamine hit again.. lol 
(lately the accomplishments have come from decluttering and culling my house, but there is only so much of that I can do before there is nothing left.) 

So I finally joined a local cropping group right here in Yeppoon.
I've wanted to join this group for YEARS! However, since they meet up on a Saturday, I've always been at sports or working. This was my opportunity to connect with new people while reconnecting with scrapping. 


Tanya is a Creative Memories demonstrator. Although, there is no pressure within the group to only use CM products while attending the crop, I believe it's only the right thing to do to support the incredible host. 

I was able to put together 2 layouts during the crop, inbetween the food and the banter chats. 



Let me know what you think! 
Thanks for your time, Happy Scrapping..