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nuff said:-)

Congrats to.......

cynnie said...
wow! what fanntastic projects. THis is so cool.my fave Q is the same as Tillys': my A would be when my hubby got his head stuck in the mailbox back and didnot even thnk of turning his head to get out. hahah.
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Congrats Cynnie!

Please email me:)

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Thanks is not enough to everyone who left comments...but I would still like to say thanks for taking the time to do that:)awesome!

Bring the rain!

Ok! Not really..but whats up my friends. I have been in a cycle of the same old routine day in, day out! Can't wait for the school hols when I get one week to rest, relax and repurpose! Oh joy. But one thing we have been keeping up to date is the movies! (our fave get away spot!) and have seen X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Terminator Salvation and Transformers 2: Rise of the Fallen! Oh boy...love action movies so much. We are really just a couple of kids really. LOL:-)But of course, can't go past a good romance too. Oh and can't wait for New Moon! Seen the preview? Awesome.

I have so much to post, but not today! The weather is horrible and dark. Hence the title, LOL. Anyhoo, remember there is still time to enter the draw to win a $20 voucher to use at random kits and pieces. Here! Drawing will be in the next couple days!

Talk to you all soon my paperiers! loves.

have i?

....shown you these pretties? i'm pretty sure I have..but anyway...since I haven't got my camera to take shots (I pick it up tomorrow, yipee!!) I thought I'd dig through the photo archives and show you my random, for-no-reason, fun + funky ATCs (artist trading cards). They won an award a while back and I do love 'em so!

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Hope they inspire you too! Make some little works of college art today! For those of you that don't know (sissy, I'm talkin' to ya - LOL) each card is 3.5" x 2.5" in size!

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tfv:-)

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just a lil' card goodness.

it's no secret that I love handmade greeting cards. Especially when I make them just because. There's nothing more fun that spending a few moments whipping up an original! And let's face it friends, all the cards we make are:-)

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supplies: chipboard turtle; Sassafras, alphas; Making Memories, embossed scrap paper + Vintage music paper.

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would love to see what papergoodness you've been up too!

The latest b u z z.....

...randomkitsandpieces' very first guest designer! Lara Moss! Woot, so exciting! She did such a wondrous job...check out all her papergoodness below and here!

We sent her some Vintage Index Cards as well as a kit!

check out these lil' beauties! So cute + creative! Who wouldn't love one of these?

Name: Lara Moss

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How long have you been scrapping? 6 years.

Do you have a favourite colour? Why? Green, it's the colour of life & growth.

Soooo, what are your fave products? October Afternoon and Cosmo Cricket.

How long does it take you to whip out a layout? Average probably about 45 minutes.

What are your fave things to scrap? little moments, fun stuff and silly things that happen in the everyday.

Funniest moment you've scrapbooked/recorded... probably my daughters habit of having a finger up her nose!

Who or what are your biggest influences in the way you scrapbook or create things? the photos, the papers and how I feel at the time.

A few things you most always use on your pages.... photos, patterned paper and some kind of alpha.

Thanks Lara! You are an inspiration.

Annnnd don't forget to check out the rest of her delish projects on the randomkitsandpieces blog!

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Soooo, to celebrate RK&P and having GDs, why not a giveaway! A $20 voucher for you to spend at rk&p! Yes siree, leave a comment with the question AND YOUR answer to any one of the questions we asked Lara and I'll draw out a winner at the end of the month! WOot! wOoT!

hi!

as my darlin' sis pointed out, there are tumbleweeds breezing through this blog...LOL!!! I have been supa busy doing other things and well, I have neglected this much loved multi-media journal:) Sooo, here I am!

hi, hi!

I did how ever get time for my creative team The Creative Type and this time around the challenge is simple + fun..ain't it always:) It's called ALTERED ALPHAS! Check it out.

As you see, I just did something uber simple! I just stamped a script stamp over plain chipboard alphas..and you can too! it helps jazz up plain-ness anytime. See more examples from my girls here and link up your projects for a wicked prize:)

Ooooh, and yippee! Bee is giving away some fun-ness on her darlin' bloggie! Oh papergoodness me!

I will be back this week, I promise. If not, I'll eat my hat. Ok, I don't own one...but you get my jest. Lol.

xo.

lots of little R A N D O M bits

I threw together some projects using the latest RK&P kit: the big RANDOM kit which features this fun graph patterned paper and feathers! Actually, everything you see on this page is from the kit...so you could easily make several pages AND cards too!

whipping the paper

that's right whip up those cards! Mother's day is the perfect incentive:-)

and whilst you're at it, make some "plain" ones too! Who says they need to have a word or saying on the front? Not me.

supplies: american crafts everything here! except crepe paper, handmade flower accent and birdie stickers (top).

Random Kits and Pieces

I'm feeling a bit behind on the creative side of things! Apart from throwing together a quick layout, I long for a sit at my desk and to have time to look through my scrap stash. Do you ever feel that way? That you miss looking at your stash of things? I certainly do! And a play around of this and that.

Anyways, RK&P has been keeping me busy and also my course, domestic bliss and our children! I long for the weekends:-) I always did, but with everything full time I R E A L L Y long for the weekend...are you feelin' me?! But, I wouldn't want it any other way. I am so happy + contented, life is good.

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New prompt up on Monday (US time) on the creative type and its a fun one..hey, they all are! Its about handwriting analysis' and what our handwriting "says" about us. Oh, and did you have a great (inter)NSD? I did. Had heaps of fun.

i did what most scrappers do....

...and did some much needed scrapbooking late last night when I couldn't sleep! I suppose I had brain overload from school and couldn't let my studies go, so my brain was still on overdrive! So I did some creating. Aaaaah, nothing like sorting through papers + embellishments and rummaging through the stash of goodness! I love it...heehee, don't we all!

Loving me some sassafras!

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and this one for my DS' scrapbook...a photo from last year! Birthday photos are so precious to scrap aren't they, and boy have I got a ton to catch up on! Lol, I suppose I'm not the only one!! And with our eldest daughter turning the big 13 tomorrow, I'll have a ton more!

would love to see what you've be

would love to see what you've been up too!

a lil' sweet discovery

One of Jorjy's mini books I made for her a while ago! It was in one of my old cropping bags! Dang...I seriously thought I'd lost it. It was so nice to go through it and talk to her about it again. This time being w/ her being a bit older (and me too LOL) she understood better all the lil' details I wrote in it. She has since slipped it into her backpack to show her nana tomorrow! Sweetie. But I did photograph some of the pages for you to see:-) This book is so bulky, the pages are chipboard...choc full of embellies. Isn't that just the way though. Giggle.

painted some chipboard thickers and added a handmade birdie tag to the front cover....

...Elsie c/board buttons + pp, polka fabric, MM trim + alpha and MM frame....

...handcut felt edge, Elsie alphas + c/board buttons, BG pp, white signo pen....

....Elsie pp, handmade felt flower, MM c/board alphas + frame, owlie button.

tfl:-)

P.S Something n e w instore today! Woot!

nice to G R E E T you!

here are three of the seven I've made for a lil' (but sweet) swap I'm having:-) Woot. I have to swap two each but I got so happy making cards (my first love) that I made seven! So, it could be these ones or one of the others! giggles...can never have enough handmade cards in case I'm thinkin'.

"Enjoy"....materials: AC cardstock, Pink Paislee alphas, old book paper, vintage button, ink, embroidery floss + cardboard. Love the cloud paper background too. From American Crafts of course:-)

"just because"...materials: AC patterned paper, AC rub-ons, Sassafras chipboard sticker, Kaisercraft pearls, scraps + clear button w/ bookpaper backing. Handmade manila folder envie. I love making my own envelopes! Its so fun:-)

"you are a star, forever shining"....materials: AC cardstock, felt star, emb. floss, Hero Arts basic lowercase stamps, AC rub-on phrase, Kawaii papers (from RK+P) and ink. Annnd of course a lil' kraft envie!

Hope these inspire ya!

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thanks for visiting sweet friends:-)

making things is always....

so much fun when you get time! This weekend I am going to make some more things, but here's what I finished off today...just relaxin' and listening to some tunes!

A lil canvas! this is only like 4"x6"...so its the size of a photograph! I used my spesh technique of stringing buttons and securing the buttons down! I love this idea:-) Also so C O O L on cards and the like!

{materials: canvas, teal paint, buttons, love Elsie ribbon, HG heart pin, Doodlebug rub-ons, puff paint, felt + some index prints}.

Annnnd this card-turned-art print/hanging! I began making it as part of this card swap that I'm in, and it began to look all wrong to me the more I kept adding on to it! Have you ever had one of those times when this happens? Surely, I'm not the only one LOL!! Anyways, I think it turned out okay...I really do love this paper range from American Crafts...actually I love everything AC..and their cardstock range! Y

The colours are delish and bright. A nice change.

{materials: American Craft accent thickers, alpha thickers, cardstock, patterned paper. Also, used embroidery floss + old book page}.

Yes, I love the distressed look...still!

happy weekend. Make some thing.

happy E A S T E R!

Its been ever so nice having a blog break! I have been around though, in the cyberworld checkin' out all your wonderful bloggy happiness!

ooI've been also busy b/c I've gone back to school! That's right, I've decided to upgrade my brain power and skills and do a course! I love it soooo much...I have the coolest peers in my class..and I'm so happy that I'm NOT the oldest, which I thought I might be (LOL)! Really, even though it is full time..it seems to go so fast! Yes, I really do enjoy it so.

99Anyhoo, hope you're all having/have had a relaxing Easter holiday too! And recovering from all that chocolate I know you've eaten:) Mmmmm, who's is this creme egg sitting here?

Oh, and here's a sneak from the shop! Paperie Kawaii is kit number nineteen! Love Kawaii stationery, so c u t e!!

ooooh, and stay tuned to The Creative Type! We'll be announcing a winner soon for prompt #14: using the @ symbol! And another fantastic prompt coming up too!! Yes, it is so fun being apart of a Creative Team.

the brighter the day...

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........the more you should be inspired by Amelie & scrapbook!

one little word...

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...the challenge blog that is! I have had this wonderful challenge site on my blog list for a g e s now, and thought it about time I do a layout!

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The word is R E A L...and you can check it out down the right side of my blog.

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My layout is basically about Jorja and how R E A L she is; everyday. Yes, sometimes it feels like she is a dream and we often ask ourselves in jest if she really is real...she's just so mega funny, creative and honest!! LOL...love that.

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There is time for you to join in too! What are ya waiting for? Be real. Scrapbook it.

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tfv + tfl:)

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What has everyone been watching on tele lately? I'm really digging American Idol (whats with the judges picking that chick back for a wild card! haha!) annnnd Brothers and Sisters. Its my fave, bubble bubble!

here comes the backlog...

....the backlog of layouts that is! Have had time to do lots...both for forum challenges, prompts annnd personal layouts!

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Seriously, I've learnt something.

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If I find myself to busy to do any scrapping I'm gonna stop and re-evaluate my day. Granted, most days are just to hectic to do a page, but I'm gonna make it a mission this year (yep, a whole year) to do more pages and tackle more photos in these here boxes...I don't need much inspo just time....although nothing inspires me more than to surf and see. There are sooo so many talented scrappers + artists out there. And whether we live in South Africa, US, Europe, or NZ we all share one philosophy...we love photographs and paper, and the chance to preserve our stories. Our thoughts, visions and beliefs.

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Now, I just have to keep reminding myself this! Haaaaha.

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Happy days my friends.

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Annnnd, if you are in for a challenge visit me and my creative team friends here!

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A pair of fatty feet

Found this fun shot from Jorja on our camera! LOL...she took the camera out whilst we were at the local pools. Don't cha just love when your kids use the cam. Seriously, you can now get two year olds that know how to use digital cameras. Last week, Jorja was showing her Nana all her shots. Review, back, click, show and tell, slide show! How's a Nana to keep up!?

Am missing the sunshine now...its been so windy all day...at least it isn't raining for more than a few minutes, as the wind just blows those dark clouds away.

Has anyone seen Slumdog Millionaire? We loved it!! It was actually really good and full of laughs and cries and happiness. Freida Pinto is such a beauty, and the kids are so adorably cute..especially the star! If you've seen it, you'll know who I mean. He is just such a lil' cutie pie!

Yes, seriously.

I know I need to scrapbook some new + improved photos of moi.....Eeek, I only have photo's with my hair up! I have a whole sequence of these photos which were taken last winter! HELLO! Hence the scarf! Hard to believe in this weather that there is such a thing as Winter!! Only now in the evening has it started to cool down...aaaah feel that breeze drifting in! Bliss :)

Happy Days my friends:):)

tfv.

Annnnd thanks for the comments on the pegs. Go, go polka go.

Polka Do or Dot?

I {heart} POLKA DOTS!

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Using some old style wooden pegs I wrapped a strip (16") of cotton PD fabric around it and tied it secure with packaging string and added a vintage flower stem to it. The embroidery floss on the top adds to the charm.

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So S W E E T!

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Do ya think they would look cute in the shop? I kinda like 'em just sitting on my desk (;

Sunday Monday Fundays

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Yesterday was a great day! Kraftbomb and hanging w/ my sissy is just an awesome mix! It was so nice to meet so many new artists and stalls. I have even more faves now:) And I love looking at all the ideas and tidbits for sale. Creative people are indeed the cleverest people in the world! Gigs.

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So, I felt inspired to whip up a page. Lil' miss 3 has no problems with me showing her pages...as for Master 7 and Miss soon-to-be 13...well, it just ain't cool no more mum! Hmmm, may have to do some sneaky ones...although they DO yes! Do read my blog. So, does that mean I'm somewhat cool?

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Kids are the funniest people in the world aren't they?! In everyday language they tell the truth, they tell ya how it is and when you look hurt they add: but you are cute! So, I have a fat butt BUT I look cute? Well, that's OK then!! LOL:):)

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Happy day!

Cuteness, Repurpose + a Giveaway

Eek! Quadruple eek for not blogging in over a week!! That is a record...not a good thing. Thank you to my friend who emailed me to hurry up! LOL, girl! You are supa funny:):)

Ok, so for a cuteness (read: need it) pic! This Japanese Kawaii fabric! Isn't it A. Dor. Able! I think it is the sweetest fabric I've seen in ages, and believe me, I've seen (and hoard) alot of fabric! Heehee....the sweet lil' dear is just too...well, dear! And my fave colour teal is featured too.

And a lil' repurposed greeting card! I wish I had time to throw several more together!

Kraftbomb tomorrow, so me and Bee will be there with bells on! Can't wait, I love my lil' sissy:):)

Also, I had posted a poll to the right side of the blog, asking about your fave dessert! ...but it didn't work! Sorry if you tried to vote, and thanks Jean for telling me:) So embarrassing!

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I have a giveaway! Yes, the first one for the year! I have some goodies to give away! All you have to do is nominate a friend that you know deserves a lil' Happy Mail! You + your friend will then both get HM!! I will post it to the winner to hand over:):) Wahoo.

Don't forget to mention their name and yours and I will randomly draw a pair of names next Sunday!

Happppy weekend my friends. I nominate you.

A lil' bit of happiness...

to brighten the day. Sweet lil' bowls of colourful beads.

On a very sad note though, the fires in Victoria in Australia are just devastating. I am joining in with my friends by making cards that are to be sent over to victims and families affected. It's not much, but it is something to try and bring a smile to some. Please feel free to join in too if you are able.

Butttons + Thread

I made up a new technique today...ok, maybe not made up as in "its never ever been done before", but! I haven't seen it out there before so I thought I would do a show + share:):)

Instead of sewing your buttons to the card, page, project etc etc...I glued them with the thread still attached! Ain't it fun lookin'. Gigs. Sooooo, I hearby declare that Y O U must now try it!! And if you do leave a link!

Finally....

...randomkitsandpieces will be open again:) How exciting! Lots of new fabrics & kits and real treasures! Whoo hoo. Soooo, stop on by, and have a looksie. The Jars of Goodness have been restocked, also I sourced some delicious fabrics from Fun to Kawaii cuteness! Also, tons of Vintage laces, pretty trims and ...well, you'll see.

Fat Quarters tied w/ vintage lace + geisha tag

Everything packaged for maximum cuteness!

(e.g: paperbag, cellophane or tissue paper tied with a tag! sssh, its a surprise)

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On another note! Who is excited about school starting! This is our eldest daughter's final year at primary school (year 8) before she heads of to high school next year! Wow, I fondly remember my first day at high school..hahahaha. I'll save you the drama. Our kids are sooo excited about their stationery packs. I adore new stationery!! I want a new math book..and felts! And nothing beats a brand new backpack and lunchwear! Oh, to be a school kid again..ok, maybe not! LOL:):) Hey, what was your fave thing about your first day at school for the year?

Perfect day for

.....scrapbooking! How I've missed it. I keep thinking about how our children will love them even more so when they have their own families and future generations. How special that it is that I took the time to make pages with love + details. How special they will be when they have their own albums to hand on. That's what so great about this hobby. Totally made with love.

I adore Jorjy's facials in this shot (taken two weeks after Christmas)....gigs, she just so cute + cheeky!

Soooo, I had to scrapbook it asap:):) Lil' Miss Whizzo. She's made her own Powerpoint presentations with her logo's and drawings. She's 3 going on 30 I tell ya.

Oh and aren't these cute badges? She got them from her lil friend (from pre-school) for Christmas. Soooo sweet huh! Adore the squirrels:)

Annnnnd, some sneak peaks are up in the store! Wahoo.

tfv always:):)

xN.

Why! Helllllo there sunshine!

Hi-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i!!!

Thought it about time to get back into a routine! Heehee. Crazy? Yes. Fun? Definately.

I trust you all had a fabulous + beautiful Christmas/New Years! It so fun having holidays, and the family being together and just being relaxed and free!

I have big plans this year. I can't wait. No time like the present...I will let you know as I go along. Twiddle dwiddle dee. Humming along. With my umbrella for the rain and my shades for the sun. Heehee.

Starting in Feb, RK+P will be opening up again, and we plan on having lots of fun stuff happening there. Not just a lil' store, but an ideas station as well. Things that have been made with the materials and kits. And maybe some Guest Designers too. We'd love everyone to jump in and create with our kits. New fabrics, new stuff + vintage finds. Randomgoodness.

Its so good to be getting back into blogging. I've missed it. Well, a lil' bit anyway. Gigs.

Annnnnd, some pics. I would love this book! It looks adorable. Handmade hellos. Oh, swoon!

Aren't these retro cool! Popcorn paperbags:):) Totally sweet-i-e!

Annnd, this gorgeous pic I spotted online. I can't remember where from...but its fab.

xx's.

Zzzzzzz.

Still asleep! LOL.

So,

this is a very short post! Sorry, so not paper related! (Apart from the book LOL). I'm enjoying the hols. You too huh? Well deserved! I'll get back to normal blogging (is there such a thing? LOL) later. But.....

Have you seen it? Its taken over the Entertainment world! A friend called it Twitlight. I couldn't help but laugh. Actually though, I liked it. Alot. But, it was at times funny! I laughed during some scenes...I can see why they are replacing the director for the sequel; New Moon. The way she directed the movie, it came out a tiny bit like a comedy! But the story line is good. And Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) is just so dam cute in the flick. Can see why teenage girls everywhere are going ga-ga! And I can't wait to bite (pun fun here!) into the book/s! Glad I have seen the flick first though. And, hello is it just me! But did you know that Ella (Kristen Stewart) is the lil' girl that played Jodie Foster's daughter in Panic Room! My, she's grown!

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Hope you are enjoying the holidays! We certainly are...no bedtimes, no stress about waking up! Doing whatever, whenever! Aaaaah. Holidays:):)

A lil' krafty lovin'

Bee + I had a wondrous day at Kraftbomb! Had fun selling, meeting and chatting away to everyone:) We like interaction!! LOL! A huge HUGGGE hi to Rachel from the sketchbooknz scrapbooking forum who said hi and purchased a Canvas Art! Woot, enjoy Rach! You are soooo fab-u-lous! So nice to meet ya and your sweet family. Annnd, a big hi to everyone who came over and chatted...and of course our fun + awesome customers. You guys are all so special. So, without further ado-do, here are some photos, thanks to Bee who brought her wicked camera!! Coolio sissy.

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Here we are. Of course we need no introduction! Ha.

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Our table laddened with wondrous lil' treasures. Lots of stocking fillers!

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Annnnd, my special felt project of the mo! Felt Rocket Badges!! plus here are the infamous (giggle) Felt Flower Brooches:):) ALL HANDSEWN OF COURSE!

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Canvas Art! These were popular. I really love making them...each one is an original mix of Collage + Mixed Media. Once they go, they go. Zoom zoom into a paperbag for you. Heehee.

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And the gorgeous Deb!! You need too check out her sweetness! Sock monkeys!

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Oh and these are too cute! Nat made these cute as gingerbread people! Cute huh. I adore her stall. Always such eye candy!! Can you spot the supa mega lil' ones?

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Wow, this gingerbread house was supa dupa! I could just eat that frosting. City makes the ever popular cupcakes at KB! They are always always a sell out!! And rightly so:)

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Have a great Christmas season! Enjoy your family, enjoy the sun (or snow - oh! lush!) and most of all, enjoy sharing + giving.

Your gifts, your time and your love.

Merry Christmas!!

Creative Chaos

Well, Kraftbomb is here again! Dude, the time flies so fast, where have all the months gone!! Here's to the last ever month of 2008! Roll on Christmas + familytime + holidays + pressies!! Another Christmas party (the last offical one) on Wednesday..then I will be busy with the last of the preps (packaging) for Sunday + then packing/posting any last orders for RK&P.

Yippee, my sissy + I adore KB, its the one time where all crafters get together and ooooh + aaaaah over everything!! Its gets crazy-good during midday, so here's too another full day!!

This was my main crafty desk last week! Eeek...I think its a bit (ok, more than a bit) wondrous! Hahahaha!! Annnnd, finally! Yesterday I managed to tidy it all up! Finally dude.

(I have photographed all my craft happenings that I have ready for the market, but will be posting it after Sunday...can't wait to share!)

Here's a shot from the last KB...credit to this insanely creative lady!! Nat is so uber sweet, and talented to boot! Head over to flickr..there is lots + lots of fun photos from all the Kraftbombs! Hoot.

In another news though, I can't wait to see, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button! Button...I love it! Dang:) Ok, I weally weally lurve something else about the movie though....need I say more. (read: giggling like a schoolgirl).

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Hey, and if you didn't know already Randomkitsandpieces is sponsoring TWO awesome, fun + uber inspiring NZ dare bloggies this month. Being such a busy month, there might not be too many peeps joining in, WHICH is grand for you, b/c you get more of a chance to win some coolio stuff!! See here, and here too. Check it. RK&P will be closed over the Christmas/New Year season, but will be back in Feb with some more lil' treasures for you to sink your teeth into.

Hey, what are you getting for Christmas from Santa? Do you know? I would love to know your Maybe's + Definately's!! LMK:):)

xx's.

Hello.

In between Christmas parties (read: too much food), end of year programmes for school, Christmas shopping, organising life + breathing, I've been creating some more Canvas Art! I really enjoy this sooo much! Creating a bit at a time is what makes me sane really! I don't like sitting still, except when its at my desk making stuff heehee, and even then, I can't stop getting up to pick and pack orders for RK&P!

Thought I'd show some sweet Art that I'd made previously for Kraftbomb. I have now sold ten pieces between the two KB's me + Bee have attended! Woot Dang!

These babies have gone already! Where ever you are my lil' craft happenings, I know you are sitting pretty somewhere! Perhaps waiting to be opened for Christmas! Sweet thoughts.

(I'll update with the *N E W* ones as soon as I have finished them.)

Oooooh! And head over here! Sweet Bev picked me to be jacked! I am honoured. Join in! I would love to see your take. I have something up my sleeve:):)

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Annnnd, THANKS dear dear Jane (aka Tilly), you do know how to make me smile sunbeams! I love my Christmas card:):) Thank you.

Re-purpose your Stash

We have been sooooo blessed with the fabulous weather! Oh its just so lush with the sun and the breeze; one just doesn't have enough time to be on-line!! And with the longer hours in the day and the s u n s h i n e, one can't blame one for not blogging..heehee!

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Kraftbomb was the bomb! it was so so SOOO fun, my sis + I enjoy it alot and will be there for the December one on the 21st, a lil' change from the usually date of the last Sunday of each month, but just JUST in time for Christmas! Handmade really is the best made! Whether that means scrapbooking, cardmaking, hand sewing etc etc...handmade goodies are always appreciated because, well its not generic hey. Gotta love handmade goodies:):)

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I have started creating (actually it never stops LOL) for the next KB, and have designed some felt goodness for the boys too. I will post up pics once I have finished the numbers I wish to complete! Sooo much fun:)

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Ok, so! I have also been making these sweet re-purposed greeting cards. They feature Glimmer Mist (oh joy, what fun!) and some MM diecut flower + leaves etc and a random word sticker and some masking tape/packaging tape. Supa easy, but so cool to make! Use up your scraps + make some TODAY!! I'm thinking of bundling these up in threes with a bit of string and having them at Kraftbomb..what do ya think?

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Annnnd these are just some seriously r a n d o m ATCs. No purpose. No reason. No theme. Just totally random. I just felt like taking a break from stitching + cutting felt and grabbed my ever present scrap basket! I **heart** scraps. I buy papers just to turn into scraps...LOL!!

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tfv:):)

Hope you're enjoying your days, where ever you are, what ever the weather! Isn't it exciting, SOOOOOO exciting that Christmas is upon us! Looking at our beautiful Christmas tree makes me really happy. I bet yours does too.

Kraftbomb TOMORROW!!

My sis B + I have been busy at work, creating + producing some papergoodness + craft happenings for tomorrow! I just now its gonna be a fun, supa full day with brillant perfect weather too. Can't wait!! We heart kraftbomb:):) Pop in if you can!

Annnnd, the random name drawn for the Scrap Pack is........

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Neen and Mike

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Congrats, and please send (nielladesigns @ gmail.com) me your email, so I can pop this in the mail for ya:)

One Word.

ahhhhhhhhhhh.

(ok, not really a word).

nuff said.

Lust him or not, he gets to me. Every. Time.

Heehee.

Oh, annnnd! Happymail will be randomly selected tomorrow. Wahoo.

Bad bad blogger

Oh dude, that is just not good enough!! I haven't blogged in over a week! I feel ever so bad, sooooo how about a HappyMail parcel to cheer you up! It's a scrap pack! Not exactly this one as it has gone already...but an equally random packed scrap pack!

Oh annnnd speaking of goodies, I can't wait until Christmas!! So exciting...we adore the festive season so much:) I love giving pressies. We pop up our tree on Dec 1st....how about you? When does your gorgeous tree go up...and isn't decorating it the bestestest bit ever!! We love looking at the children's handmade decorations from years past. It really is just so special.

Bring it on.

To go into the random draw to win a random scrap pack...tell me, and the world (hee!) what your most exciting thing about Christmas is, and why!

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Sunny Bright Beautiful Days

It was a perfect day today outside! Oh, so wondrous! We Kiwi's are just so fortunate to spend Christmas through the Summer. Look out beach! It was so lovely today, I actually enjoyed hanging the washing out! Totally enjoyed the sun:) It was cloudless and although I should of taken a photo or two, it would of just been blue everywhere LOL. Perfect. Nice day to create in the sunlight too...and so I did! Topped up the shop and made some ATCs as a bonus for the ATC packs that I've developed. Developed..heh, sounds fun as I repeat myself. Thought I throw in with every pack, one special limited edition card...the birds are authentic vintage pictures that I cut from a child's 1958 storybook.

Hey! Tell me, how was the weather for yoooou? Hope you enjoyed your day too! Annnnnd, tfv. Yes, thanks for visiting always.

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P.S I must, must MUST get some scrapping done this weekend!

FLICKR LOVE

Isn't flickr awesome! Honestly, one could get addicted on there browsing and ummm-ing and aaaaah-ing in total awe! I found some cool stuff here. Oh yippee, tomorrow, oh my favve day to relax (kind of) will be full of making craft happenings:) Bring it on!

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Adore this idea! All that fabulous-ness:):)

I love to frame precious papers too.

Fun fonts! Greeeeen.

BTW, last night was a hoot! Danice is a creative freak of course, so it was total fun spending the evening together hanging out and doing our demo's!

Heehee.

Spotlight V.I.P night

Tomorrow, I will be instore demonstrating! Love playing with inks, glitter and papergoodness!! Yippee.

Annnnd fun for the kids too. Treats galore and Santa's little helper told me there will be goodie bags for the first 20 children through the door!

Ledger + Lines

Have you seen my paper stash? OK, this isn't mine! I so wish all this papergoodness belonged to me though.....oh the colours, the perfectness, the organisation, did I mention the papergoodness? DIVINE:) I'm dreaming of all the ledger and lined papers. You too huh? Don't blame you! These pictures are from Lovely Design. I {heart} Lovely Design. Ever since years ago when Bee first found her. The lovely Sherilyn Wright.

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Happymail Papergoodness

Congrats to.....

LAINIE!

Happymail for ya.

Thanks for all of your comments, I will be doing some RANDOM giveaways weekly...so you just never know!

Papergoodness me:):)

Oh happy day.

Everyday. Should. Be. Happymail. Day.

I totally agree:):) Winner to be announced tomorrow! Exciting.

Here's what YOU could be getting in the post! Just some precious things we had on sale at KB.

A felt flower brooch, a felt flower, a special RK&P kit and a Re-Purposed greeting card. Sweet!

Oh, and this cute sweet darling is one of the divine things I got last Sunday. Sweet huh? Jorjy loves it! Her name is Pretty Thing. Hmmm. LOL!

Annnd, b/c I love to do random craft happenings, thought I'd show you some stuff that I plan on making a bunch of Daily Cards with. Looks like paperjunk huh? Ok, its just scraps + pieces...but one can do soooo much with scraps + pieces. I can't wait to add machine stitching and to run it through my typewriter!

Will keep ya posted:)

tfv always!

Here's to Kraftbomb!

Wow, what a weekend!

Kraftbomb was awesome! We sold lots of goodies and meet the coolest creative souls! Hi to everyone who popped over for a visit and who purchased our craft happenings. We had so much fun + learnt lots that we will be back again for the November KB!! Yippee:):)

My Re-purposed Greeting Cards nearly SOLD OUT! I had 3 left! Yippee! So, I will definately be re-stocking them. And we had so much positive feedback, we should of provided forms to fill in LOL:) Something for the ego heehee!

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Now that KB is over for this month, I will be getting back into scrapbooking! I have missed it ever so much, I got a new batch of photos developed today:) Nothing beats a fresh batch of prints! So, as soon as I pack + send some orders, finish one set of ATCs, send off another batch of ATC's, do some DT work, finish marking my Pathfinders workbooks and assigning the tasks for the last meeting of the year...I will get down with my scrapping! Soon, hopefully! LOL:)

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Hey, annnnd something fun! Thought it be about time for some HAPPYMAIL for you! Just leave a comment on Bee's blog (or here), and be in to win some goodies that I had left over from Kraftbomb! Rad!

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Its a finnnne day for craft happenings:) Love wet weather (sometimes!) cos' it's just so perfect for getting out the scissors and needle! F U N:) So, as promised here are some things I have been working on....

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Repurposed Greeting Cards w/ origami paper and felt w/ a vintage button. I have made lots of different colour combos. How addicting sewing machines become. Used red and white thread.

Tons of pretty vibrant + colourful 2" Felt Flowers...these are perffffect for scrapbooking and cardmaking and for collecting for your stash of goodies:) Each one is completely 100% freehand cut and handsewn, no die cuts or templates used! Sooo, each one is different, original and a one off! I've also made a whole bunch w/ pin backs too! So you can wear 'em, share 'em and hang 'em anywhere. We {heart} practical:)

Annnd Swatches of Felt! These will be in the shop too... I am also taking a bunch to Kraftbomb too...tied with pretty polka dot ribbon and wrapped in light peach (v.vintage style) tissue paper.

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Sooo, these are just a few of the things I will have on our table. Bee has a whole lot of wondrous craft happenings too:) We can't wait for KB...if just to hang out and eat cupcakes from City the Cupcake Queen who will have the most delicious treats for sale:):) If you are coming to check it out this Sunday...be sure to pop on over and say hi i i i!!

I miss Y O U.

Hi i i i i!

I've been so supa busy with life! I have neglected my v.sad lil' blog and YOU!

But, you know how it is...things are so busy at the mo (when is it never! LOL) that I haven't had much time to myself. Ok, hope I'm not sounding selfish here.

Last week was spent getting ready for the weekends' camping trip...I teach a bunch (ok, more than a bunch!) of 17 'tweens (11-12year olds) from my church, and so last week was spent preparing their bookwork and pursuits to do on this camping trip. We spent the weekend in Whangaparaoa - Shakespear Regional Park! It is seriously one of the most beautifullest camping spots I've ever been on! The weather was perfect, and we spent the nights sitting by the camp fire and drinking milo and toasting marshmallows! And then the twilight hours telling them to go to sleep! Ha. Wondrous:) And then on Sunday afternoon, we all were treated to Waiwera Hot Pools! Bliss I tell ya.

And then this week I have been supa dupa busy preparing my things for Kraftbomb on Sunday! I've handsewn soooo many felt flowers I haven't even counted them...I love felt!! I've also made a ton of new kits just for the event and some new ones for the shop...so stay tuned:) I promise to show pics of my craft happenings soon...My sissy and I are so excited to be attending! Can't wait:)

I also want to thank all our customers who have been crazy with our Randomkitsandpieces! I will update the shop inventory tonight! Some kits have sold out!! Awesome:)

Ooooh, how I love the night time! Such a night owl...but not during the last few days...I've gone to bed early b/c I've been so utterly exhausted! Do you blame me? LOL....I know you don't. I bet you your days are crazy busy too...even when you get a spare mo, it's to do washing, folding ironing cooking etc...

tfv always:)

xx's.

I weally {heart} Craft Happenings

Been busy getting stock for the shop and making projects for Kraftbomb as well:) New fabrics and felt flowers and handmade envies...lush. Am thinking just for KB, the gift wrapping option of packaging should be extra special with kraft paperbags or wrapped with kraft paper and tied with pink or orange polka dot ribbon! Lush. Can't wait for Kraftbomb...my sis and I will be there...with our table of craft happenings. Look for the seafoam polka dot tablecloth and doilies. Swoon:) Annnd, be sure to come over and say hi!!

And, here's some eye candy....

Top: Japanese fabric! I love. Couldn't resist the mushrooms and lil details on the canvas style cloth.

Middle: pink and turquoise fabric with pin polka dots:) Endless possiblities.

Bottom: Pink graph style fabric...can imagine journal covered papergoodness with this.

Mini canvas panels...this size is 3"x4"...itty bitty-ish:) Art work for your inspo board or bookshelf. Your windowsill is calling ;)

this one is a itty bitty bigger! 5"x7" and covered with an old sewing pattern and random bits and pieces.

tfv:) and am looking forward to reading all the SENZ stories and seeing photos! Lucky peeps:):)

P.S Does anyone else watch The Hills? L.C is such a drama queen...lol...gotta love it!!

S W O O O O N!!!

Looking on the net gives me soooo much inspo!! I just love love LURVE to check out other people's creative spaces and areas! And what better place to see than on the good ol' internet! I came across this awesome place and just had to share!! I absolutely ADORE these photos. I can't remember where I saw them (hola if you know, so I can give credit - so wish it was my place)...love everything especially the colours!!

S W O O N!!

Oh, and I've been quietly working on my projects for Kraftbomb! Will show you some sneak peeks v. v. soon! Promise:):)

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P.S There is still a handful of Kit10's left. Annnd, if you haven't checked this out...then you should! Congrats Lou!! So proud of ya:):)

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KRAFTBOMB

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Come on down!!

Labour Weekend @ the Grey Lynn Community Centre, Auckland

Check, check, check it out:)

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Mark it in your diary:)

Old books and Vintage Comics

Does anyone else like to visit their local Salvation Army and pop in to really aged antique stores? I bet you do.

So. Do. I.

I love looking and driving in, and seeing all the fabulous Vintage stuff and the antique furniture. Fun. Especially good if you get some bargins and get to help raise funds for a fab charity. I love old books! Nothing like the aged edges and the yellowing-ness of it all:):)

This is an IttyBittyKit that we have in the shop! The pages are from a cool little book featuring cool old style illustrations from the 60's...groovy dude!!

Do you have any cool finds that you would like to share?

I. Bet. You. Do.