Monday, January 3, 2011

Imaginisce and SUYS Challenges!!

So...I've been away for a few days, for my brothers wedding, and came home to find my scheduled posts didn't go up!!! Grrr...computers just don't like me! So before I share some of the photos I took at the wedding (where Jack and Em were page boy and flower girl!!) I'll play a bit of catch up...

First up is the Imaginisce January Challenge!! Instead of a sketch this month, the challenge is to alter somthing that you've got laying around the house. I thought this was an awesome challenge, and here's what I came up with...



First, I found this old Prima flower container, and I knew straight away that I wanted to turn it into a pencil holder for Emily...


Pretty cute, huh? I used the Enchanted collection for this, and have finally used the little dragon chipboard that I was hoarding...



I blinged the top and bottom strips with the I-rock, and for the top of the pencil holder I punched the patterned piece with an I-top punch, and then added and I-top brad for the centre...and finished it off with a touch of bling from the I-rock...


Now, for your chance to win an AMAZING Imaginisce prize, make sure you head over to the Imaginisce blog right now, and check out all the other dt creations!! You can also take part in the challenge, for another chance at winning a fabulous prize!!

And also for the 1st of the month, Show Us Your Stuff has a new challenge up. Here's the sketch...


And here's my layout...


This month we were given some gorgeous Pretty Petals to play with - the yellow felt flower (so yummy and dimensional) and the blue tissue paper flower. Of course I just had to add a Purple Pumpkin spotty button to the centre of it!


And there's another Purple Pumpkin button on here too, that cute lil mushroom!


I just love the photos of Emily on this layout. It was her birthday, the last day of school before the Easter hols, and she had an Easter bonnet parade. She was so happy!!


Well, I think I'll leave it there for now!! I could just go on forever, I have so many cute photos of the kids to share, and my 10 fave layouts for 2010, but I will be back with all that tomorrow. Thanks for stopping by. Hope you have a fabulous day!

29 comments:

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous Sam !!!! xx TFS ♥ Tina

Unknown said...

Awesome job, love the re-used canister and your LO is fabulous!!

Chelle said...

Gorgeous layout and great pencil holder.

ruth said...

Love the pencil holder!!! Cute layout too!

connie said...

love the LO and pencil holder.

Melfield said...

Sam....just love ur pencil holder - it is soooo cute! Once again Emily has provided u with stunning photos to scrap:) love the layout and especially the buttons - Too clever! Mel x (melfield.blogspot.com)

Unknown said...

I love that pencil holder Sam!! Brilliant idea!
love ur layout too, the colours are smashing an dthe buttons too cute :0)

Kim said...

I agree that pencil holder rocks, and I love the brightness of your SUYS layout really pops off the page!

Year 2 said...

Loved use of the I-Top! Great job!

connie said...

love the pencil holder and using the itop for the flower center.

VinDeeLoo said...

Very cute. I am wanting to make some pencil holders.

VinDeeLoo
vndlewis at rocketmail dot com

Anne P said...

Just adorable Sam, both your projects. I must take a look at Show us your stuff :)

Carol W. said...

Fantastic job on both projects! Love the dragon, too cute!

Sophia said...

Totally cute pencil holder...

Michelle said...

Cute projects!!! I love what you did with the Prima canister!! I love the LO's as well!!! Did you make the blue and yellow flowers on one??

Pammie Kay said...

I love that the pencil holder now has a lid and they won't roll all over her workspace. Great project!

Kelly Massman said...

Great idea for the recycled project and cute layout!

Ann said...

Your converted flower tube makes a great pencil holder - adorable!
Lovely layouts, too!

Reneeleeak said...

Very cute projects. The pencil holder is so darling. What a way to recycle!

KarenB said...

You're on fire Sam - all of your projects are amazing. I love the pencil holder idea, and the i-top brad on top is the perfect finishing touch :)

I love your LO for SUYS too - lots of fun, and I think I'll join in this month :)

Unknown said...

Love the pencil holder wish my children were small enough to like that sort of thing. Love your layouts.
http://craftywizard.blogspot.com

Sam said...

cute project!

Angie said...

Cute pencil holder. I love the dragon! Such the cutie pie! Nice layout! I am a follower.

Renae said...

that pencil holder is very cute!!
TFS,
Renae
www.createdbyrenae.blogspot.com

Amanda said...

Love that pencil holder..and the LO is amazing!!

Unknown said...

Very cute altered container!

Unknown said...

Love this! Thanks for sharing.

Aimee said...

What a cute pencil holder!

Cindy Groh said...

Love the dragon in your pencil holder. Great project.

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