Isn't Blogging Amazing?? The things you find....

Hello Dear Blogging Friends

Today I am just sharing some Pretty Purchases
Of beautiful things I have found just by entering
Our Wonderful World of Blogging!

 Mrs Bunny....

She is just totally gorgeous...

And although it is not Easter I am ready for next year....

Hubby even loves her.... I didn't confess my purchase until she arrived... LOL!

And this Tussy is just beautiful! So much attention to detail!

I bought both beautiful items from Rebecca at

A Gathering of Thoughts

Now I was just about ready to launch this post...
And was just adding the links to all these gorgeous blogs
When I discovered that Rebecca is also having a Gorgeous Giveaway!!!
And Here it is...

So Visit Rebecca HERE to ENTER...
If you haven't already checked out Rebecca's Fabulous New Store
Then you simply must! I can totally recommend it!
I love my purchases dearly! They are both beautiful!!

A Little Bit about My Swap with Betty....

I can show you my
Something NEW for Betty
As she has now received it.... :)

Getting to know Betty has been Wonderful!
I have discovered by emails and reading her lovely blog that
Betty has a Great Faith and I thought she might like this gorgeous piece I found at

Katies Rose Cottage Designs

And she did!

Joining the Sisterhood of Blogging....

Have you seen this on

Karens Blog

Some Days are Diamonds???

http://somedaysarediamonds-karen.blogspot.com/
In Aus we don't have such things as Sorority Sisters...
But I have always been intrigued by Sorority's
In the movies so I thought it might be fun to join in!

Some More Gorgeous Giveaways

You Just Have to See....

Now we all know that Gorgeous Rachel Ashwell 

Is the Absolute Queen of Shabby Chic!!

Lu from Dusty Lu's Interiors  

Had the great honor and pleasure of working for Rachel recently...

And in thanks for that wonderful opportunity Lu is offering Rachel's Book as a Giveaway!

Go to Lu's Blog to read all about her Wonderful Experience

And of course Enter!!

Yes I know you have seen giveaways for this gorgeous book here on my blog before....
But I will have to confess I would dearly love a copy of it... so I just have to keep entering....:)

And if I can't be lucky... the this book is at the top of my Christmas Wish List.... :)

(Did you get that bit Mum??) LOL!!!

Lovely Lynne From Tea Cup Stitches

Is not having 1 but 2 Gorgeous Giveaways!!!

Go  Here to Enter for this Gorgeous Pillow and Sachet

And this Absolutely Beautiful Vanity Bottle Here

Lynne's Gorgeous Work can also be found at
Victoria Rose Cottage

Mum this is the shop I was telling you about on the phone....
And it is Lynne's Beautiful Work I was trying to describe....

I also bought some images from Victoria Rose last week ....
They really are beautiful IRL and such great Quality!

And One More Fantastic Giveaway just released today
Can be found on Anne's Beautiful Blog
Fiona and Twig

Anne's Blog is one of my favorites to read and is always full of inspiration!
Anne has such great taste in Decor...
The only problem I have is that every piece she shows I want to buy....lol!

I will confess that until I started blogging in February...
I had no idea any of these beautiful blogs existed
Or the fabulous stores where you can purchase such beautiful pieces...
So a Huge Thank-You fellow Bloggers for sharing!!!

Gorgeous Giveaway Reminder - Full of Goodies for your Art Stash....

Just a Little Reminder to Enter

Rae's Gorgeous Giveaway!!!!

I can't believe hardly anyone has entered this Gorgeous Giveaway....

Absolutely full of Goodies for your Stash

Just Click HERE to ENTER

Open to International and Aussie Entries...

Giveaway Includes

Items Include – 3 spools x 1/2 m beaded ribbon, Funky Hearts Album, Distress Crackle Paint – Rock Candy, Distress Sickles – Rock Candy, Polysparkle Embossing Powder, Bling Words – Cheeky, Wonder, Buddies, Handsome, Curious & lots & lots of Charms, Beads & other Embellishments

Good Luck With Your Entry!!!

There are only 3 days left to enter...

Rae is just lovely and I can totally recommend the

 SCRAP MATRIX

Shopping Experience

So I am sure the Giveaway will be just as wonderful!!

Oh I have been meaning to say also that I am so grateful for all your lovely comments...

My dear old 'puter is in need of a new Graphics Card and I am having major trouble leaving comments etc....... But as soon as they can fit it in to be fixed... I will be around to visit and comment back..:)

It is driving me crazy to say the least....

PRIMA Build A Page

Hi Dear Friends

Just a Quick Post to show you my 

PRIMA BAP Layout

 

The Gorgeous Image is from one of my favorite spots..

www.magicmoonlightfreeimages.blogspot.com

This is the PRIMA BAP Sketch used for the Layout....

"BAP" is Build a Page from the Sketch...

Using predominantly PRIMA Products...

And a Couple of Close Ups

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 Life has been a hectic.. more like a whirlwind of late....

 I just love the flowers and papers released by Prima at 2010 CHA

As you can probably tell.... :)

And this Layout includes some of my absolute favorites....

And with being away for the Retreat I think I have actually missed the Entry Closing

But thought I would post it anyway...

Back soon with more news.....
As have so much to share I almost don't know where to start!

Beautiful Crowns, Gorgeous Giveaways, And Pretty Things....

Hi and Thanks for Dropping In Today to Visit My Blog

Don't you just love the Crown Trend??

I will confess that I do...

Does this mean I am a Princess??? LOL!!!

No definitely Not!!!

Isn't that  Decor Piece Above from Wisteria just Gorgeous??

And these Votives...sigh....

I just love these French Decor Crown Pieces from

heatherbullard.com

http://www.skymilesshopping.com

So it is with great excitement I tell you that

I have been accepted into another Wonderful Swap!
Can you guess the theme...??? lol

Gorgeous Molly From

Fleur de Bee

Is hosting this Beautiful Swap..

"Fleur de Bee is very excited to host a beautiful swap you won't want to miss.

Participants will create a one of a kind crown customized towards their partners tastes and style.

German glass glitter, vintage millinery, crepe and scrapbook paper, Dresden foil....

OH MY! The possibilities are endless."

And Molly has a Gorgeous Giveaway too....

So be sure to visit Molly's Gorgeous Blog 

Here to Enter..

 Here are some Fabulous PRIMA Crown Examples

Made by Extremely Talented Prima Flower Girl

Cari Fennel

From the moment I first saw these pictures at the

PRIMA CHA STAND in January

It was love at first sight.... ahhh...

Visit Carries Blog Here.....

My Swap Partner is Gorgeous Chenoa from

Meandering Pearl

Chenoa has the most beautiful and feminine blog imaginable

So if you haven't been to visit please do as it is one you don't want to miss...

Chenoa loves soft and pretty....

 

So this is a bit of a Sneak Peek

Of some things I have pulled out of my stash

To start playing with for Chenoa's Crown....

Beautiful Prima Flowers, Laces, Trims, Swaroskvi Pearls and Crystals, Rhinestones and 

Some Shell Pink Silk for the base...

As soon as I was accepted into the swap I purchased this 

Gorgeous Book by Gabriela Delworth

 

Even though my book hasn't arrived yet...

I am so keen to start having a play...

So I must thank Gabriel for emailing me template from the book in advance..

Thanks Gabriel :)

And I have also noticed some other Truly Beautiful Crowns

Here on Terri's Blog

The are just stunning! Make sure have a peek....

Now onto some More Beautiful Giveaways....

The other day I found the most delightful French Blog...

My French Country Home

Sharon Lives in Normandy, France

And has the Most Gorgeous Guest House

If your looking for somewhere to stay in France...

(Filing that one away for future reference...)
Sharon is also offering Gorgeous Giveaway

My French Country Home

Another Beautiful Blog I have just found and would like to share with you is

Julie's Blog - Being Ruby

 The most beautiful blog filled with simply stunning photography....

And if you are a Tour de France Junkie... like mwah...

You wont want to miss her album on the great race.... Totally "WOW"

 Julie is offering a collection of 3 Stunning Rose Photographs as a Giveaway..
An Exquisite Collection aptly named "Bloom"

Rae from Scrap Matrix

Is having a Gorgeous Giveaway on her Blog Here...

Absolutely Full of Fantastic Crafting Goodies....

Items Include – 3 spools x 1/2 m beaded ribbon, Funky Hearts Album, Distress Crackle Paint – Rock Candy, Distress Sickles – Rock Candy, Polysparkle Embossing Powder, Bling Words – Cheeky, Wonder, Buddies, Handsome, Curious & lots & lots of Charms, Beads & other Embellishments…………

Be sure to enter.....

Rae also has some fabulous New Items Instore...

Like these beautiful birdies....

These are just a couple of my faves....

New Collections Elements...

A Great Aussie Company...

And part of their new collection are these Wonderful Spools... 

A great idea for swap gifts etc... don't you think??? 

This is how they look decorated.... Just Beautiful!

Rae also has kits for these available... Just check out Rae's blog...

I'm sorry his post is a little long but I just had so many wonderful things to share with you today...

And I have more but they will have to wait till next time....

I have all my fingers and toes crossed for all of those gorgeous giveaways....
As I am sure you will too after you check them out!
So Good Luck to you all my friends!!!

I'm Heading off to a Retreat Tomorrow and still have a million things still to do....
Will tell you more about it all soon... So...

Lets Get Shabby Challenge 11 Entry

Hello and Welcome Again 

Today' s Post is

ALL ABOUT COLOUR!!
Autumn Colours in particular... 
 

Here's This Month's Challenge
At Lets Get Shabby

Here in Australia at the moment its Autumn!
And maybe where you live its Spring!!
Either way, look at this incredible Quilt.
Be inspired however you like...

It would be nice to see you include some fabric somewhere
But remember...
its a

COLOUR CHALLENGE

And Here is My Take on the Challenge....

I decided to have a go at a Wall Hanging 

Using Autumn Colours...

Yes... stepping way outside of my comfort zone....

Oh I do love colour and am inspired it... 

But will confess I usually work in pastels...

As you know.... :)

So The Colours I have used are 

Burgundy, Chartreuse, Chocolate, Yellow and Wheat... 

The fabrics I have used are strips of silk in those colours

Wrapped around a Chipboard Circle to Create the Frame...

And some Muslin to Frame the Image...

 And a Close Up....

So thanks so much for the Challenge LGS Girls!!!

Really enjoyed this step Outside my Comfort Zone!

Looking forward to next Month...

The Papers and Flowers are by PRIMA.

Other items used include Fabrics, Muslin, Distress Ink in Old Paper and Wild Honey,

Chipboard, MM Metal Embellishment, Ink Pear Tart, Bird,

Lace and a good old fashioned Cup of Tea!!!

The Gorgeous Image I used is from

Magic Moonlight

Thanks for visiting.... 

Bye for Now,

Lou xx

A Brand New Look For My Blog, A Shabby Album, & A New Swap

Hello Dear Friends

(Yes you are at the right blog.... LOL)

Today I can share with you
My Brand New Look!!!
 &
My Very First 

Round Robin Shabby Album is Born...

Well the "Cover" is Born anyway.....

Maria and the Girls at 

The Scrap Artist Within...

Are Doing are a Round Robin 

 Friendship Quotes Album

So I thought I would join in....

I have had this Chatterbox Album and Stand for some time...
But have been saving it... You know for the "Perfect Thing"... LOL!
So I thought A Quote Album would be a lovely thing to display....

And this is the Title Page 

 BF'sF
"Best Friends Forever" 

Other News...

 I enjoyed the last 2 Swaps so much
That I have decide to join another one....

http://aswapforallseasons.blogspot.com

And this time my Lovely Partner is Betty

Betty is new to blogging as well and 

Does gorgeous Silk Painting...

You can see Betty's Blog Here....

I am really looking forward to knowing this lovely lady better!

And...Saving the Best till Last....

 My Blog has had a Complete Makeover
By

The Very Talented Karen Valentine at

www.valentinedesign.blogspot.com

Be Sure to Check out Karen's Site  

And see all the gorgeous new looks she has created..

Oh and did you notice my new Blog Button too...
Designed by Karen...

I really like it and think it's so cute!

Please feel free to use it on your blog
You can find the link on my sidebar....

Hope you like my new look!!

Thanks for Dropping In....

A Gift Box, A Tussie, and Some Swap Gifts

Hello Dear Friends

Today I can finally show you what I made for Sarah
Of
My So Called Junky Life

As her parcel has arrived....

 The Gift Box For Sarah's Aqua Goodies..
I was really happy with how this piece turned out....
Hubby even went as far as to say he thought it was my "best ever".....

The Aqua and White goodies that went in the box....
A mixture of both vintage and new....
(I think the Aqua and White was Sarah's Favorite.... )

An Aqua Tussie Mussie

Because I am into making them atm....

Trying to start the Tussie Craze in Aus.... LOL

And Just Because...

Sarah's other favorite color is Pale Pink...

Some Pink Goodies too...
Including some Shabby Chic Embellishments that I made especially for her...

And I know it's not Christmas in April.....

But I read a post on Sarah's Blog about her special

Shabby Christmas Tree 

All in Pink Aqua and White.....

And these decorations are just something I enjoy making..

So I popped a couple in....

So I guess it's a bit sad that the 

Secret Garden Swap 

Has now come to an end.....

I must say a huge Thank-You to
Lovely Sarah...  

Of
My So Called Junky Life

For hosting this swap...

And my gorgeous gifts!

 

I have thoroughly enjoyed participating!

And I'm looking forward to many more swaps in the future!

Thanks so much for visiting my blog,
Will back again soon
Hugs
Lou xx