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Hambly Blog....

2012-02-15T07:17:00.000-08:00

...check out the Hambly Blog - and learn how to make this

doily accent for your pages - HERE

"Trio to love"

thanks miss wally...

PS - "the chip chop shop" will be reopening next week!

YAY - MISS jORJA sporting the front COVER of SC91

2012-02-09T17:53:00.000-08:00

...two words...

"T O T A L L Y - A W E S O M E"

"just so darling"

Materials: hambly screen prints overlays and washi tape sassafras foldies and alphas, the chip chop shop fimo pin and shabby bird, k i memories lace cardstock, websters petal bloom, crate paper book end and buttons,

i was so excited when i saw the COVER and it was my little baby girl!

and thats not all i have a few more pages and a couple of projects in there too!

. . . G O - T E A M - W A L L Y . . .

a bit of a catch up....

2012-02-07T20:53:00.000-08:00

...ooh it's great to be back and getting back into a little bit of scrappiness...just going to spent the next few weeks catching up on projects due and a little update here and there with my blog...

anyway here are a few projects that i can share ...

Basic Grey - 1 product range 2 projects

"a thousand wishes"

"hello"

Basic Grey - Flickr Friends - Stitching

"Christmas Cheer"

Hambly Blog - Stamping

"explore"

Aussie Scrap Source
Weekend Inspiration - Pink Paislee

"a Moment Captured"

Weekend Inspiration -

Martha Stewart - Embossing Powders

"perfect in every way"

Weekend Inspiration - Basic Grey
"Fields of Wishes"

Weekend Inspiration - Sassafras Lass

"little thing called love"

Weekend Inspiration - WeR Memory Keepers

"My Best Friend" - made this little book for storm

Year in Review - using little yellow bicycle

"twenty eleven review"

Awesome - Miss wally xxx

2012 SHARE - HAMBLY YUMMINESS...

2012-01-02T00:52:00.000-08:00

... just a quick share of a few Hambly projects,

am lovin how you can mix these products up and get that freestyle feel!

"live love laugh"

"my girls"

using a few different overlays and layering them... love that!

"2011 Review" - by holly and storm

...well that's it for a few weeks as we are off to New Zealand...

see you after the holidays

Miss Wally xxx

B A S I C G R E Y . . .

2011-12-30T19:32:00.000-08:00

Come on over and check out the Basic Grey Blog they have a brand new monthly challenge called - flickr friends! It's a chance for you to play and have a ago at winning some yummy Basic Grey goodies and you might also be featured on the blog. ..be sure to upload your project to the flickr pool

and this ones all about stitching...

so check the BLOG out for all the details and while you are there have a lookie at the other fabulous DT samples!

here's a wee sneak of mine!

Materials: Nordic holiday collection by Basic Grey

Have a totally awesome New Year...

Miss wally xxx

Basic Grey share...

2011-12-22T18:51:00.000-08:00

just a couple of shares using picadilly collection from Basic Grey...

"holly taylor"

Add caption

"jorja claire"

and a special thanks to Danielle Flanders for some scrappy inspiration on creating this page...

"paper weight"

- using little black dress collection

and finally thank you to everyone that has stopped by it's been a fabulous year. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
see you all in the new year!!

Thanks Miss wally Mwah xxx

Hambly Screen Prints Design Team Blog Hop...

2011-12-17T00:01:00.158-08:00

Welcome to the Hambly Design Team Blog Hop!
We'd like to introduce you to the new design team members through a blog hop (and giveaway). Visit all 16 designer's blogs, where you can read a little bit about each member and see a project or tip about Hambly products.
Leave a comment on each of the blog hop posts, then go to the

Hambly Blog

and leave a comment.
On Dec. 19th 2011 at 12 noon PST
we will randomly pick and announce the winners on the

Hambly Blog

Gidday I'm Leeann and Welcome to the land down under... (Australia)

10 random things about me...

1: I love going to the beach I could sit and ponder all day!

2: I live on a farm in a small country town called Capel in Western Australia

3: I don’t do animals but we have 7 chooks and a dog and 2 budgies that we keep replacing as they escape.

4: I am a qualified hairdresser

5: I was naturalize a fair dinkin Aussie chick in 2005 - (no longer a kiwi)

6: I Love polka - dots and bows on shoes.

7: I love jeans and jandals.

8: I am a night owl

9: I love cooking for oodles of people.

10: My favorite Hambly product would be the all mixed up overlays…all of it really!

I adore using the hambly overlays they are like a peek a boo to me. There is so much you can do with them and today I wanted to share with you an album I made using lots of hambly yumminess.

Mini brag shaker album called - "Memories in my pocket"

The cover is made from sandwiching overlays together and stitching, leaving a small gap each side and filling with buttons and then stitching it closed.

I filled this album with candid pics that I have lying around which happen to be favorites!

Such a fun and easy project to make and you could use anything you like to place inside the covers. All those left over bits and bobs would be perfect for some thing like this.

and now it's time to hop on over to the next designers blog..

Angela Gutshall PA

Corrie Jones  GA
Felicitas Klink Germany
Iris Babao Uy    Philippines
Janna Werner Germany
Jaz Lee Soo Hui  Singapore
Jennifer Rzasa  MA
Karine Cazenave  France
Kirsty Neale   UK
Leeann Pearce   Australia you are Here!
Leah Farquharson  FL
Maisa Mendonça   Brazil
Marie Ramirez  CA
Mou Saha  FL
Paige Evans CA
Pearl Lui  NY

thanks so much for stopping by,

I hope I have inspired you to go grab some hambly and have so

FUN!!!

Thanks Leeann xxx

BA S I C G R E Y S H A R E . . .

2011-12-12T18:27:00.000-08:00

...just dropping in to share a couple of Basic Grey projects...

i've had this old canvas frame for sometime and decide to create a little Christmas clothes line project.

and this is our Christmas photo shoot for 2011...

"merry noel"

Materials: Basic Grey Nordic collection

..and i've had this photo sitting around for a bit... gosh i think jorja was about 7 weeks old....

i so miss when they are that little ... i could snuggle them for years like this... but i love that they grow up too!

"mother and baby"

Materials: Basic Grey Little Black Dress collection

Thanks Miss Wally XXX

A U S S I E and H A M B L Y...

2011-12-10T21:15:00.000-08:00

I have a heap of wooden blocks thanks to DH for all the cutting,

and decided it was time to attack them with some paper and glue!

...So over at the "Aussie Scrap Source blog"

you can see this project using a heap of Tim Holtz products.

You can check out the "HAMBLY BLOG" for a how to

on these cute personalized Christmas Ornaments that I made.

be sure to check the rest of the "Hambly Blog" ,

as all the new DT girls are jumping in with some fabulous and creative ideas using loads of

Yummy "HAMBLY"!!!

Cheers Miss Wally XXX

A U S S I E S C R A P S O U R C E...

2011-12-01T20:08:00.000-08:00

...be sure to check out "Aussie Scrap Source" for some more inspiration on our

handmade up cycled re-gifted

series!

this one is for all the BOYS and there are some fantastic ideas on the BLOG and you have plenty of time to whip something up before the big day!

so go read and grab your supplies and get busy!

"Blackboard and duster"

- featuring a Twiddleybitz - Bulldozer Silhouette

next we have a Dinosaur park

- totally inspired by the Twiddleybitz Dinosaur shapes

If you want to know how I went about creating these check out "Aussie Scrap Source"

not bad for a all GIRL home I think...

thanks miss wally xxx

Today is the last day to shop at "the chip chop shop"....

2011-11-21T02:26:00.000-08:00

SHOP UPDATE:

A little restock of a few items before I CLOSE for the holidays.

ITEMS ARE LIMITED so grab them TODAY!

Closing on 30th November 2011 and reopening sometime in February 2012.

"the chip chop shop"

handdyed doily stack 35

red and green duck pin toppers

charcoal red and teal trio doily brights

Thanks so much:)

Basic Grey share...

2011-11-20T18:26:00.000-08:00

the weekly challenge over at the Basic Grey Blog

"use a punch"

if you want to know more about it go HERE, we would LOVE to see you play along!

"jorja and her teddy bear"

SUPPLIES : [SWEET THREADS] SWT-3283 Must Have, SWT-3287 Fashionista, BUT-3298 Buttons, SWT-3303 Wheels, [INDIE BLOOM] MET-3422 Brad and Buttons, INB-3419 Element Stickers, [ALPHAS] GAH-2154 Chip Sticker ABC.

thanks for popping by Miss wally:)

Oh someone just pinch me.....

2011-11-15T06:26:00.000-08:00

so so excited to share this with you....

2011-2012 Hambly Screen Prints Design Team

First, we would really like to thank everyone who tried out for our design team. This was by far the most impressive group of submissions we have received. (Some of you applied for the second year in a row and we are happy that you did. If we could, we would make our design team 50 people!) Please welcome the new Hambly DT:

Angela Gutshall PA
Corrie Jones GA
Felicitas Klink Germany
Iris Babao Uy Philippines
Janna Werner Germany
Jaz Lee Soo Hui Singapore
Jennifer Rzasa MA
Karine Cazenave France
Kirsty Neale UK
Leeann Pearce Australia ......that"s ME!!!!!
Leah Farquharson FL
Maisa Mendonça Brazil
Marie Ramirez CA
Mou Saha FL
Paige Evans CA
Pearl Lui NY

...and i am still pinching myself and there's no taking this grin off my face EVER!!!

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Ok now on with the post...

i am a Guest Designer at "Once Upon a sketch" this month and "my little handmade shop" is also sponsoring prizes packs!

15th November challenge is up,

my take on the challenge

"total girl"


Materials: Basic Grey indie bloom papers and felt canvas blooms and Hambly rub-ons and overlays.

and a Basic Grey share using indie bloom

i have this little love affair with anything chevron right now,

it's an awesome way to use a heap of pattern papers... it just so works!

"happy Birthday"

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and i hope everyone has been checking out the "Aussie Scrap Source" as there is a massive amount of inspiration for you all especially with the lead up to christmas... here's a little something i made for the BLOG.

"advent calender"

and YEP i am still grinning from ear to ear...

oh Hambly....FREAKIN AWESOME WALLY!!!!

PLEASE NOTE: "the chip chip shop" will be closing soon on the 30th November and i will be looking at reopening some time in February 2012.

thanks for popping by

miss wally xxx

basic grey... guest dt ... aussie scrap source...

2011-11-01T05:43:00.000-07:00

my second assignment for the Basic Grey Blog was to create a 2 pager

and so here it is...

the added bonus

this fabulous 2 pager is the latest sketch challenge

on the Basic Grey Blog

check it out for all the details...

"play"

materials: indie bloom and out of print

...and here's the sketch...

...and just a couple of extra shares using some more
Basic Grey yumminess...

"No 1"

materials: out of print, indie bloom

...and i hope this one gets you into the Christmas spirit...

it's not far away you know!!!

"the silly season" - 2010 photo shoot

materials: Nordic Holiday

ho ho ho

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- this month i am also a guest designer for "once upon a sketch"

as well as sponsoring them with some prizes from "the chip chop shop" be sure to check it out

...and here's my take on the 1st November challenge

"stories to tell..."

- check out my melted crayon wax... too cool for school yeah!...

materials: hambly overlays and rub-ons, basic grey bloom, the chip chop shop hand dyed trims, prima rose, melted crayon wax.

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be sure to check out "aussie scrap source"

there's a whole lot of inspiration coming your way!

thanks miss wally xxx

Wanna win a fablous prize pack from My Handmade Shop... WE HAVE A WINNER...

2011-10-23T20:13:00.000-07:00

it's time for a giveaway

do you what to win a fabulous

prize pack valued at $50.00

here's what you do...

- Blog it or Face book it and be sure to link

My Blog and My Shop

- leave a comment here

so that i can see...

Good Luck

"the chip chop shop"

you have until Monday 31st October 2011

thanks miss wally xxx

EDIT TO ADD: CLOSED AND THE WINNER IS....

"RENEE ASLETTE" congrats miss holly picked out your name

and then strom and jorja had to come and play so i have a small gift for

SCARLETT AND TINA

ladies please e-mail at
l.pearce@westnet.com.au

with your postal address and i will get your prizes in the post.

Thanks everyone...
Miss Wally xxx

A U S S I E S C R A P S O U R C E...readers challenge and other stuff...

2011-10-22T18:03:00.000-07:00

"Aussie Scrap Source"

This month, in partnership with the fabulous Jillibean Soup brand, we are offering our readers a chance to win a prize pack of papers and products from Jillibean Soup, and an opportunity to showcase your talent on as a Guest Design Team Member on their brilliant blog. Interested? Read on!

All you need to do is create a layout using lots of Jillibean Soup patterned papers, alphabeans, bean stalks, bean blossoms, journalling sprouts and/or sugar picks and email it to us by Thursday 3rd November. We’ll send all your entries over to Jillibean Soup who will choose their favourite to win the prize pack and appear on their blog. This challenge is open to Australian/NZ residents only. If you need help finding a local scrapbook store who stocks Jillibean Soup, leave us a comment and we’ll lend a hand finding one near you.

and here's a few pages i created using jillibean soup products...

i heart there stuff!!!

" i crack myself up"

"out for publication"

it's an older page but i just LOVE it...

using some jillibean soup yummies

"my Christmas wish"

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...also over at "aussie scrap source" is the last take on the colour theory - rainbow

and here's my rainbow page

"summer fun"

and just a little something that i made a while ago..

using a 7 gypsies printer tray i sprayed this white for a more beachy feel.

"7 lazy days"

I used a hambly clear overlay for the cover and stamp it with bubble wrap.

Then embellishment it with another hambly overlay and a fancy card stock frame,

some twine and itty bitty doilies from the chip chop shop.

the inside has been embellished with hambly overlays and sassafras papers and stickers, a couple of my mini chipboard beach huts, fimo seahorse and memorabilia from our holiday postcard, ticket, grains of sand in a tiny bottle and a coral rope necklace that miss holly made from the beach combing.

it's truly one project that i just absolutely adore...

and with treasure forever!

thanks miss wally xxx

S O M E R S E T M E M O R I E S . . .

2011-10-14T19:19:00.000-07:00

YAY ... Miss Wally your in it.... not one not two but three pages!!!

so so excited and let me tell you if you can get your hands on this amazing magazine you won't be disappointed it's so ARTSY and full of awesome talented "chicks" and there's so much to be inspired by.

click HERE to take a peek

Somerset Autumn 2011

Mwah Somerset you're awesome!!!!

Miss Wally xxx

a little scrappy share....

2011-10-14T00:37:00.000-07:00

a few pages i did for

"AUSSIE SCRAP SOURCE"

"1 2 perfect three"

materials: We R Memory Keepers 72 and funny line

"AUSSIE SCRAP SOURCE"
Color Theory -

Triadic means using 3 colors that are evenly spaced on the color wheel.

"she"

materials: pink paislee soiree line

...and it was noticed in the members pink gallery and ended up HERE...

i was so chuffed when i saw it...thanks xxx

"BASIC GREY"

and here's my page i created for the

basic Grey weekly challenge which i had to use

3 pattern papers, 3 photos and 3 brads

"Tail Feathers"

materials: indie bloom

- in shop news.... i have completely SOLD OUT of chipboard and a lot of the doilies.

I won't be restocking the chipboard and i will be sorting thru what doilies i have left.

i have a few specials coming soon and that GIVEAWAY too.

thanks miss wally xxx

H A N D M A D E Y U M M I E S. . .

2011-10-04T07:42:00.000-07:00

- Come in and check out the SHOP...

I have some NEW PIN TOPPERS that you will just love...

inspired by HALLOWEEN, AUTUMN AND THE HARVEST...

plenty of fabulous embellishments for all your crafting needs!

"the chip chop shop"

plus - GIVEAWAY COMING SOON!

Thanks miss wally xxx

B A S I C G R E Y . .

2011-10-01T00:53:00.000-07:00

Check out the "Basic Grey Blog"

there's a weekly challenge that's up and we

would LOVE to see you all play along!

...and my first assignment for Basic Grey, here's a sneak peek...

Materials: Basic Grey Indie bloom

Thanks Miss wally xxx

N E W F I M O M A G I C ..."the chip chop shop"

2011-09-26T08:13:00.000-07:00

... new pin toppers in the shop to check out ...

"the chip chop shop"

Pingu the Penguin Pin Topper

FIMO MAGIC - two lil fishy pin toppers

FIMO MAGIC - Miss Wally's Hamburger and Soft Serve Pin Toppers

CHECK THE SHOP OUT FOR THIS WEEKS "SPECIAL"

Thanks Miss Wally xxx

A U S S I E S C R A P S O U R C E...

2011-09-25T18:38:00.000-07:00

Just sharing a few projects that were made for the "Aussie Scrap Source Blog"

Weekend Inspiration with "Cosmo Cricket / Salt Air "

"beach"

another page for the "Generation Gap" series - ~~sports~~ and hobbies
'just like me all kinds of collections"

This is just one of many collections the girls have, "lil pet shops".

Weekend Inspiration with "Hambly screen prints"

"she will always brighten my day"

- excuse the spelling mistake in the title it has been corrected - silly me!

all hambly goodness with layers of rub-ons and cut out transparency sheet, add some ink and machine stitching for extra detail.... too cool hambly collage...LOVE IT!!!

i did use some sassafras foldies... i do LOVE them also!

Apart from making spelling mistakes as I do all the time.... I've been painting my ink on instead of spraying (because I am over the bottles blocking all the time), am lov'in the effect it gives.

thanks Miss wally xxx

S O E X C I T E D . . .

2011-09-16T18:40:00.000-07:00

...well i have some VERY exciting news to share...

...2011 - 2012...

TRADITIONAL DESIGN TEAM

Megan Klauer | Illinois
Larissa Albernaz | Brazil
Keisha Campbell | Virginia
Jessy Christopher | Malaysia
Iris Babao Uy | Phillipines
Els Brige | Belgium
Georgia Keays | Australia
Layle Koncar | Utah
Leeann Pearce | Australia....THAT'S ME
Nicole Samuels | Virginia
Nancy Burke | Idaho
Amy Parker | California
Lady Grace Belarmino | Phillipines
Marinette Lesne | France
Kim Jeffress | Australia
Rae Bartel | Alabama
Heidi Sonboul | California
Lynn Ghahary | New Jersey
Yohko Takiguchi | Japan
Pamela Young | Colorado

DIGITAL DESIGN TEAM

Tiffany Tillman | Virginia
Kathleen Summers | California
Ann Costen | Canada
Mary Rogers | Michigan
Katherine Bley | Indiana

ALTERED ARTS DESIGN TEAM

Jennifer Beason | Florida
Erikia Ghumm | Colorado
Tammy Tutterow | Illinois

...I feel so lucky to be apart of this most awesome team...

thanks "BASIC GREY"

mwah xxx miss wally

a little scrappy share....

2011-09-08T20:18:00.000-07:00

...my girls all dressed up for the school disco... something beginning with P...

"the silly adventures of"...

a punk rocker
and
a pirate

and this one...is miss j outside with thew birds and bees...

"your happy place"

- lov'in the new textured card stock that's been out for a while...YAY!


materials: sassafras foldies, hambly overlays and rub-ons, my little shoe box clear treas and the chip chop shop fimo birdy pin and doily.

have a great weekend
 and don't forget to check out 
"the shops special"


Cheers   Miss wally xxx

s h o p u p d a t e . . .

2011-09-07T23:31:00.000-07:00

"Shop Special" 

all orders over $10.00 before postage
receive a FREE 5 piece handdyed doily pack...

"the chip chop shop"

thanks  miss wally xxx

A U S S I E S C R A P S O U R C E...

2011-09-02T07:18:00.000-07:00

...just a little share with some "Aussie Scrap Source" 

projects that are on the BLOG...

week four  - generation gap / chores

Visit "Aussie Scrap Source" and read all about it...

"1972"

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...and some weekend inspiration also on the "BLOG" using "trimcrafts" glittered shapes and ribbon. 

"Backyard Treasure"

...and what's this....yep storm and her DOG.... she got a DOG... she's been dreaming and waiting for a long time and now she has her DOG!!!

"a girl and her dog"

...storm and lexi...

...a start to a very beautiful friendship...

Thanks ...Miss Wally xxx

B O O K W E E K . . .

2011-08-30T19:38:00.000-07:00

...today is book week at school

and here's a quick pic of my girls...

Holly: THE BFG - by Roald Dahl

Storm: THE HARE from the mad hatters tea party 

Cheers Miss wally xxx

O P E N . . .

2011-08-26T05:25:00.000-07:00

...come in and grab some yummies today...

...T H E C H I P C H O P S H O P...

for the LOVE of sassafras...

2011-08-23T22:02:00.000-07:00

...ah we all love a sassy challenge...

 - here's my take...

"a day at the beach"

 cheers miss wally xxx 

a little scrappy share....

2011-08-22T20:21:00.000-07:00

...ok the scrappy pizza box is spilling with leftovers and i really need to make a dent in it...

so with a bit of free time i had a wee scrap for myself...

"sisters" 

materials: sassafras foldies.... love those!

materials: sassafras collage background with machine stitching and a white wash, hambly rub-ons and overlays.

"she"

(excited as this layout is the featured project over at 2 peas 23.08.2011)

Materials: hambly overlays and pattern papers, prima bloom, Websters flower, chipboard butterflies and leaves

thanks miss wally xxx

Aussie Scrap Source...

2011-08-20T01:22:00.000-07:00

aussie scrap source - click here for all the details

guess design team challenge: echo park

This month we’re offering another opportunity to be part of an amazing design team as a guest – the fabulous team from Echo Park Papers would love to feature you on their blog!

All you need to do is create and send us a layout featuring lots of Echo Park products to be in the running for a chance to win a prize pack of brand new Echo Park products as well a guest dt position on their blog using those products. Email your layouts to aussiedt@iinet.net.au by Thursday 1st September.

...so what are you waiting for...

...lets see all you awesome echo park creations...

aussie scrap source....

2011-08-13T22:20:00.000-07:00

...catching up on a few "aussie scrap source design team projects"...

"stitching"...

We R memory keepers sew easy stitch peicer

"paper accents"...

paper accents by "crate paper"/ emma's shoppe

added my own touch of stamping paint and ink....

and turned it into a mini book - the cover was made from using donna downy heart canvas

My memory jar - beachy themed of course...

...completely loved making this and have made a few more...

...another beachy themed project using "7 gypsies receipt holder"...

and this was heaps of fun too.

i have great plans on getting quite a few more of these for our home...

...happening right now over at "aussie scrap source" is another fabulous series looking at "color theory". .each week the "aussie scrap source blog" will share sensational projects by the talented design team...

be sure to come over and check it all out...

first up

.."primary colors" - red yellow and blue

thanks so much...leeann xxx

Catching up on some published pages....

2011-08-13T20:27:00.000-07:00

...in know great order as that's just to much work and i would rather scrap...lol

SBM 12-10 "EYES WIDE OPEN"

SBM 13 - 7 BACK 2 BASIC - PUNCHED SHAPES

SBM 13 - 7 BACK TO BASIC - PUNCHED SHAPES

SBM 13 - 8 "SPRING"

SBM CREATIVE TEAM 2010 12 - 10 WAX IMPRESSION AND BUTTONS

SBM CREATIVE TEAM 2010 12 - 11 PRODUCT CHALLENGE

SBM CREATIVE TEAM 2010 12-11 PRODUCT CHALLENGE

SBM CREATIVE TEAM 2010 12 - 9 PRODUCT CHALLENGE

SBM CREATIVE TEAM 2010 12 - 11 PRODUCT CHALLENGE

SBM 13 - 4 "BABY"

SBM 13 - 2 PRODUCT CHALLENGE TEXTURED PASTE/STAMPING

SBM 13 - 4 "OH WHAT FUN"

SBM 13 - 7 "YOUR SEASIDE ADVENTURE"

SBM 13 - 7 "PURE FUN"

SC 87 "MY HAPPY GO LUCKY GIRL"

SC 86 "AT THE BEACH"

SC 87 PROJECT "BLOOMING"

SC 88 PROJECT "SEASIDE"

... thanks for catching up miss wally...

Thank you....

2011-08-07T21:23:00.000-07:00

gosh, where do i start.....

i really just need to pop by and say

Thank You for all

your messages comments e-mails,

they have all been so heart warming and awesome to me and my family

lots of things have been going on in the last mouth...

...looking forward to getting home in january to seeing my sisters and brother

...sharing stories with each other,

...going to the places mum loved,

...setting her free at a place we all loved so much

...it's been hard,

i've cried a river...

i missed seeing her face for the very last time...

i missed holding her hand for the very last time..

i missed us all together for the very last time...

... but i will never ever forget her ...

she was my MUM...

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i've got some projects and publication to catch up on so that's what i think i will do over the next couple of days.

thanks so much for being beautiful friends

leeann xxx

feeling a little lost...

2011-06-11T00:06:00.000-07:00

... a few days ago i was told by my sisters that our mum was dying ...

she passed away last night (10th June Friday) at 8.35pm

in Palmerston North New Zealand

.. i just need a bit of time to gather myself together..

Thanks Leeann xxx

hello...

2011-06-01T20:16:00.000-07:00

"out for publication"

..."little red jacket"...

i purchased this jacket from the girls at "green dandelion"...

and it's just gorgeous too...

materials: prima stuff 2 scrap chipboard, clay glazed heart, crate paper buttons elle's studio tags, hambly, wire, handdyed twine using helmars decoupage to stiffen and shape, studio calico mist, ink and paints.

"the polka dot place kit club"

..page number 4 using "the apple blossom" kit for May...

..."little darling"...

...thanks for popping by

see you all soon...

now that i have some time to blog hop...

cheers miss wally xxx

a shop restock....

2011-06-01T09:32:00.000-07:00

... YAY a restock in the SHOP...

chipboard, fimo magic and there's some pastel shades in doilies...
come and check it out...

"the chip chop shop"

thanks miss wally xxx

time for "the polkadot place kit "...

2011-05-24T07:32:00.000-07:00

...ok so i've done 3 pages using

"the polka dot place kit"- apple blossom

... Love this photo ...

... You and me ...

... On This Day ...

thanks so much for stopping by mwah xxx

shop update...

2011-05-17T18:42:00.000-07:00

..."the chip chop shop"...

a couple of new items to check out...

thanks miss wally xxx

one two...

2011-05-15T22:03:00.000-07:00

... hello just a little share today...

another page created for the "stuff 2 scrap blog" using lots of chipboard pieces

" i went walking"...

...and i am officially in LOVE with crate paper book ends and these "elle's studio inspiring pennants" ... i want more...

... on the back of the elle's packaging are tiny sample spots here i cut one out and place it in a squashed bottle cap - they fit in there perfectly ...

...another page created from using the "bliss terrace kit" from "the polka dot place kit club"

"she dreams of the day"

...that day her dog arrives!

...loved the colorful wooden butterfly too...

awesome and mwah xxx miss wally

one busy week creating......

2011-05-13T20:13:00.000-07:00

... time for another play at "the color room" - palette 58 is up...

"love"...

...and just a couple of detailed shots...

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...it's also my week to blog over on the "stuff 2 scrap blog" ...

be sure to stop by and don't forget about the challenge it's all about mothers...

a page using some stuff 2 scrap chipboard - "tri spot"s and a "twiggy tree"

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..and don't forget to have ago at this challenge "artsy/grunge" over at

"Aussie Scrap Source"

... "farm friends"...

...your so cheeky but so "adorable"...

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...this month "the chip chop shop" is sponsoring "artastic" ...

be sure to check it out and play along...

... here's a taste of whats in the shop ...

http://www.etsy.com/listing/73868744/doily-brights-handdyed-doily-blooms-7

http://www.etsy.com/listing/73564892/doily-brights-roxy-collection-5

http://www.etsy.com/listing/73564843/doily-brights-taylor-collection-5

http://www.etsy.com/listing/73914314/fimo-magic-3-juicy-red-delicious-pin

http://www.etsy.com/listing/72986378/fimo-magic-bluey-and-daisy-flower-pin


http://www.etsy.com/listing/73801967/doily-trims-ultimate-collection

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thanks for all your loving see you all soon

cheers miss wally xxx

Ok - I am so EXCITED TODAY ....

2011-05-10T18:32:00.000-07:00

...why...

because i am now on this AMAZING DESIGN TEAM and i kick off in the

"style lounge"...

take a look over here and see what Miss Wally's all excited about...

"Aussie Scrap Source" here we come...

... each week a style is revealed and you have the chance to play along plus there's prizes up for grabs...

here's a wee peek inside of my style...

called "artsy grunge"

thanks so much and make sure you stop by and check it out

"Aussie Scrap Source"

mwah leeann xxx

the colour room...

2011-05-06T07:38:00.000-07:00

...it's time for "the color room" - palette 57 is up come over and play...

"24.04.2011"

...miss j easter egg hunting...

..also i would like to thank "imaginarium designs" for sponsoring us all at the color room with chipboard pieces for the month of may!!!!

...i had a ball creating in this corner...love all those bits...


...and even more fun here layering and scrunching... and you have to LOVE crazy messy stitching right now!

...these types of palette's are challenging for me as i like bright colors... but it's so worth giving it ago... the end result totally awesome i am HAPPY!

i couldn't help myself this week i kept on grabbing things and finding a spot for them!

...surprise yourself and give it ago...

...and here's another page from "the polkadot kit"...

"sweets/treats"

... WOW - how much has my little girl changed since January... heaps!

thanks so much for popping by
and "happy mothers day" to you all i hope you have a lovely day!!
thanks miss wally xxx

stuff 2 scrap may challange and another page from the polka dot place kit...

2011-05-03T08:16:00.000-07:00

...gosh the months go by so quick... may already!!!!

ok ... here's this months challenge over at "stuff 2 scrap blog" ...

all you have to do is

- scrap a page about a mother

- and use some chipboard

- add your page to the mr linky at the side bar to be in the running to WIN

an assortment of CHIPBOARD PRODUCTS FROM

"STUFF 2 SCRAP"

and here's my page...

"life's little treasures - mother of 3"

...next is another page i have whip up using "the polka dot place kit"...

"she"

...this so pops on the black.... so love the sassafras flower pop outs. i have outlined mine with a black gel pen. and also scrunch the ends.

...i love the mix of products and manufactures in this months kit too...

i wanted to do something a little different so i made it so you could just lift the photo and read the rest of the title and journaling.

...i have a couple more pages to share with you from this kit...

so i hope you pop back to see later dude!

cheers miss wally xxx

the polkadot place sketch challange...

2011-04-30T06:36:00.000-07:00

...ok i am hoping you scrappy gals are up for a sketch challenge...

check out this awesome sketch by Michelle Fowler for "the polka dot place kit club"...

..and here's my take ... miss j collecting her eggs...

using this months awesome kit..

"collect"

the details: scrap this sketch using you own supplies or if you have the kit great use it

link us to your page by leaving us a link on

facebook

the blog

...you have until the 21st May 2011

so get scrapping...

...and i have donate a prize pack from "my shop" to one lucky winner...

... i've got more pages to share from this awesome kit ...

... thanks ...

on the helmar blog......

2011-04-26T10:34:00.000-07:00

Here's a couple of projects i did for the Helamr blog...

"jorja 24th april 2011" 

...her first easter hunt... 

i used papers from my little shoe box and cut the flowers and buttons out, some scraps of sassafras.

buzz and bloom fabric clouds, "the chip chop shop" dyed doilies and i made the carrot pin toppers.

journaling reads: 

"gosh" how darling are you on your first Easter hunt... 

love mummy

and this cute mobile for jorja's room using the itty bitty and mini doilies from "the chip chop shop"

...you can read all about it here on the "helmar blog"

thanks for stopping by...

miss wally xxx

YAY ... i have scrapped!!!!

2011-04-21T20:56:00.000-07:00

...this weeks palette at "the color room"

love... 

...i love too mix brands up... a bit of prima , hambly, jillibean and some dyed doilies from "the chip chop shop".

...this was the last challenge over at 
"aussie scrap source" 
and it was making your own transparency.

"cherish the moment"

...the end result of the transparency I really like and will make so more for sure.

...mini chipboard beach hut design by me.


...i used a heap of stamps and a glass bowl with stazon ink to make mine.

 thanks to  

"aussie scrap source" 

for providing such a fun 7 week challenge... 

i totally LOVED each week... 

and all the inspiration!!!

...next is a couple of new pin toppers 

plus some hand dyed doilies 

that are available in "the shop"...

FIMO MAGIC - tweetie and dasiy

FIMO MAGIC - 3 leaf pin toppers

FIMO MAGIC - 3 colorful daisy pin toppers

FIMO MAGIC - 3 mushroom pin toppers

DOILY BRIGTHS - carnival collection 9

DOILY BRIGHTS - summer collection 5

DOILY BRIGHTS - riley collection 5

...thanks so much for popping by,
its has been a busy couple weeks with visitors and birthday parties...
time for a a wee break
before the next lot of
birthdays in this house start....

...hop hop hop
happy easter bunnies are coming...

"happy easter to you all"

thanks miss wally xxx

just a little shop updating...

2011-04-06T08:15:00.000-07:00

...the chip chop shop...

Edit to add: If you would like to buy some of "the chip chop shop" yummies and don't

have a CC you are welcome to e-mail me your wish list and pay by DD - I will tally and send thru all the details.

Thanks Leeann:)

a few things to share....

2011-04-03T00:10:00.000-07:00

...this month at "scrap in japan" i am their guest designer... 

come by and say hello...

and here's the sketch i drew  up..

it's a bit of a favorite design for me...

"the sketch" 

...and of course the layout...

"any given day"

...next we have a challenge set by jess over at "stuff 2 scrap blog"
which is a sketch challenge with the challenge also being "all about me" .. come on over and play - the prize is chipboard chipboard and chipboard!!!

"all about me" 

my take on the challenge is all about jorja... i've used some of my own designs poking out of the hot air balloon two chirpy birds.

"the sketch" - (all about me)

...and this was my page for the "aussie scrap source" make it yourself challenge - flowers

"j"...what more could i say she's just adorable you know!!!

Awesome who doesn’t LOVE flowers – I especially like that they are so easy to make and there’s a massive variety out there for us to create. This week I made some fabric rosettes. I have hand dyed some strips of calico. I then rip 1.5cm strips from each of the colours. Tied a knot at one end and started to wrap and twist all the way around. I used some helmar fabric glue to adhere the tail end. Then I added some pearls to the tops and arranged then on my page in a cluster. I also made a paper rosette using the Tim Holtz rosette die – which is totally awesome I might add.

and this month "the chip chop shop" is sponsoring this challenge site...

http://screen2scrap.blogspot.com/

i hope you go over and play along... i have a fantastic prize pack made up for the winner!!!

thanks leeann:)

PS i also have some pretty awesome news but you will have to just wait ... i am busting really to share it!!!

ride a rainbow.....

2011-03-29T20:59:00.000-07:00

...now wouldn't that just be awesome if you could "ride a rainbow"...dreaming of it anyway!

hmmm this is for the sassafras challenge over on their blog... the challenge "Blocking"... ummm i don't think i got this right but still it makes me happy as it full of wonderful bright colors and also sassy goodness and my scallop mushroom chipboard border!

"play"

...another one with sassafras goodness and i also used my mini birdy in a cage chipboard piece. Totally LOVE the new foldies that they have out... gorgeous papers with a tone of color.

"happy place"

thanks for popping by miss wally xxx

so it's monday.....

2011-03-21T08:27:00.000-07:00

...a couple more pages from "the polka place kit"...

and this thursday i will be blogging over there with some little tips i used on my pages...

so make sure you check it out and give it a try...

" she's now a country girl"

"messing about"

...and this was last weeks challenge over at aussie scrap source - make it your own - embellishments - i made crepe paper rosettes and fimo button and heart pins and a paper banner...

"you"


how cute is miss jorja in this pic.... and she changes each day... i took this pic a few weeks ago!

thanks for popping by mwah xxx

PS : be sure to check out "the chip chop shop" this week there's a special on and limited numbers...

"special 1 here"

and

"special 2 here"

Welcome to the Color Room’s First annual Blog HOP....

2011-03-17T15:55:00.000-07:00

...yippee it's time for the very first "the color room" blog hop...

We are celebrating our 50^th Palette, and we have some amazing things to share with you this week.

You have just come from "LARISSA'S BLOG", and i bet you were blown away that girl is one seriously awesome chick!

Here is what I created from the ‘whitewashed’ His Room Palette

"life's little treasures"

UP-CLOSE AND PERSONAL with.....“Leeann” (aka miss wally)

1. I am from.........Capel - Western Australia and I am currently Designing for... Helmar, Stuff 2 Scrap, Scrapping Clearly, The Polka Dot Place Kit Club and of course The Color Room.

2. I Live with - My DH Quentin and 3 Gorgeous daughters Holly , Storm and Jorja

3. On my desk right now you will find... room for you to come over and scrap!!!

4. My favorite colors to work with at the moment are fresh shabby shades a little brighter than pastel tones ... like teal, cream, red, pink flamingo, and yellow.

5. What kind of themes do you often scrap? I scrap for pure enjoyment but I also like to record some stories.

6. Where do I scrap? In the chilli room...

7. I also have my own little shop called "the chip chop shop" it's full of yummy handmade scrappy items.

8. What is your scrapping process? depends on the mood... but most of the time i grab all my supplies and start throwing them around and then at the end i kinda look for a photo or the other way...lol

9. My favorite food is... lamb with lots of mint sauce ( i was a kiwi )

10. My top 3 favorite tools are - sewing machine, paper piercer, croc-a-dile

11. I get my inspiration from - home deco for texture and scrappy blog and forums galleries and also magazines.

12. Describe a Technique you used on your project this week - "Coloring bakers twine with glimmer mist"

Step 1: Grab a glass jar and place some twine and mini wooden pegs inside

Step 2: Grab your glimmer mist and spray.

Step 3: Use a small stick and swish the twine and pegs around so that it soaks up all the mist.

Step 4: Once you have plenty on there take out your twine and pegs and let them dry.

Step 5:Now just have some fun scrapping with them.

Please feel free to try this technique on your challenge this week and join us at the Color room and participate HERE

Remember to leave a comment answering the question below to be in the running for this weeks special prize...

What is my scrap room called?

Thanks so much for stopping by

Next you are heading to "LENE BLOG" I cant wait to see what she has done with the palette

Thanks so Much for participating

... Leeann (aka Miss Wally)...

today we have a colouful share.....

2011-03-15T22:11:00.000-07:00

OK seriously it's the march release of the polka dot place kit... and all i have to say it YUM divine and I want another one.... everything in this kit is just gorgeous these a heap of pattern papers and oodles of embellishments!!!!

Look HERE

I've created 4 pages and have a few little quick tips and technique for you that i will share on the BLOG ...

"she draws"

"itty bitty explorer"

i've had a number of requests from scrappers that read the SBM 13 - 3 as they showed some of my scrappy space in the mag. So here are some of the peg boards that were in the making at the time of the write up. I've got more coming but i am just cruising along there's not hurry!

...here's how i made them, was really easy old canvas (no canvas) frames and peg board ( from your hardware store) cut it to size - nail it on - give it coat of paint - adhere a hook. And hang them like a picture.

"miss wally's space"

a project using foam and helmars foam craft glue something that i LOVE... you can check the BLOG for great pages and projects using helamrs adhevsies!

"you complete me"

....AUSSIE SCRAP SOURCE - make it yourself challenge... i love the challenges that are being posted each week.... take a LOOK and play along...

challenge 2 was to make you own pattern paper...

Here’s how I made mine

I drew a couple of clouds on card stock and cut them out and used them as a template and trace around them all over the background. I then outlined them all with a black gel pen. Once finish I colored them in with paint and also a white gel pen. Then I hand cut a banner out of scrappy paper and use it as a mask, using glimmer mist. Once the glimmer mist dried I used machine stitching to outline the banner.

challenge 3 was to make your own rub-ons or transfer

What a bonus I actually had some plain paper copier transparency film. All I did was print a photo on to the transparency film, and then transferred it by rubbing it onto Kraft cardstock. The end result was more of a canvas finish. I like the result and will try this again. You do have to have the right transparency film to get the best result.

The possibilities are endless!

"everyday smile"

...don't forget the chipboard challenge at STUFF 2 SCRAP go win yourself some chipboard

...more polka dot place pages

...another finished challenge from aussie scrap source

and

... the color room BLOG HOP

and here's a great place to shop - cheeky me...lol

thanks for popping by miss wally xxx

look whats coming.....

2011-03-13T06:44:00.001-07:00

shop update.......

2011-03-12T00:18:00.000-08:00

.the chip chop shop.

...come check out the shop for some fun embellishments...

...back later with some scrappy shares....

...thanks leeann xxx ...

Helmar Guest Designer Call.....

2011-03-03T18:44:00.000-08:00

We have the greatest Design Team on this crafty planet and I am not just saying that! I love each and everyone of these Helmar Hotties and they inspire me every day! I feel fortunate to work with each of them. Daily I get asked how one goes about trying out for our Design Team and it got me thinking. Why not have some Helmar Guest Designers! We want to see what YOU are doing with our adhesives!

Submissions Guidelines:

Email the following information to: info@helmarusa.com by March 20th.

Full contact information: include your shipping address, phone number, email address, blog/website.
A short bio...tell us about yourself.
Let us know what your favorite Helmar products are and why.
List any current/past design teams you are on.
Post a minimum of (3) projects that you have created using HELMAR Adhesives on your personal blog. Provide the DIRECT Link to your blog post that features your Helmar Design Team Submission. A blog is a must-have to post your submission. Remember to provide the DIRECT Link to your Submission. Please include the following in your blog post;

TITLE: Helmar USA Design Guest Designer Submission
Project Photos (videos count too!)
Materials List
Helmar Adhesives you used and how you used them
Any unique techniques

Remember to link your Guest Designer Submission on Helmar's Facebook Wall: http://www.facebook.com/HelmarUSA

If selected to be a Helmar Guest Designer you will receive a wide variety of Helmar adhesives and art mediums to create with. You be asked to post a minimum of (3) blog posts during the month on the Helmar USA Design Team Blog: www.helmarusa.typeapd.com.
Please submit the above information to info@helmarusa.com by March 20th. No late entries will be accepted. The Guest Design Members will be announced by March 31st!
It is time to get your GLUE on and become a Guest Designer!
Tracy Weinzapfel - President, Helmar USA, Inc.

and my 2 cents..... it's the coolest TEAM to be on and i LOVE it!!!!!

a bit of a catch up....

2011-03-01T05:42:00.000-08:00

... palette 47 at the color room ...

"fairy tales"

...aussie scrap source have a fantastic challenge happening - why not check it out!

This was the first weeks challenge - making backgrounds using paints mists medium what ever you could get you hands on!!

"cupcake"

I love this making memories foam stamp and I’ve had it for years… I’ve used it for lots of things and this is one way I like to use it.

How to create my background:

- Place a Couple of strips of masking tape on your card stock.

- Pick a color and paint the masking tape. Allow to dry

- Paint the entire background with white gesso. Be generous.

- While the gesso is wet use you stamp and stamp the entire background.

- Spray a little shimmerz on the stamp and randomly stamp in places. This adds a subtle hint of another color.

- let it dry.

- Now scrap it.

I love the pattern and texture this gives!

...and here you have it some new chipboard designs by me!!!!

"mushroom scallop border"

..."diva stand"...

..."honey pot tree with cute bee"...

..."up and away"...

..plus a challenge i have set over at the "stuff 2 scrap blog"

go check it out...and play along there is chipboard to be WON!!!

...I used this piece of chipboard and create this little project...

...it's a babushka doll photo or memo board...


...i used colored foam to decorate my doll all adhere using "helmars 450 quick dry"...

...this month i am sponsoring the challange site...

"show us your stuff"

...this is just some of whats inside the prize pack...

The prize pack is valued at $25.00 plus postage. There is an assortment of fimo magic, dyed doilies, Miss Wally’s journal spots and some of my old and very new chipboard designs along with some twine.

Plus - “the chip chop shop” is offering a 10% discount on all items in the shop for 1 week only!!!

- 10% discount on all shop items (NOT including postage) will be refunded back to you thru paypal or email your order to l.pearce@westnet.com.au (subject – SUYS10) and wait for total and account details.

- Leave “SUYS10” in the comments to buyer to be eligible for your discount.

- Only valid from 1^st march – 7^th march 2011

- you don't have to place an entry into the challenge site for this special offer....

Thanks Leeann xxx

another page for "the polka dot place" and a sweet little project...

2011-02-18T08:37:00.000-08:00

...how perfect are these papers for this photo!

i still have enough papers left to create another page and that's what i will be doing over the weekend. i have a heap of photos of this day and i really would like to make a couple more pages. i LOVE these pics. my girls look AWESOME!!!

"alice and the mad hatter" - book week

..and did you notice i custom made fimo buttons and wax impression for this kit...AWESOME yeah!

...what i like curled edges and messy stitching - totally awesome!

Now here's a little project i made for the "HELMAR BLOG" using "HELMARS SCRAPDOTS" seriously go check it out and get some scrapdots today!

...cool thanks for popping by catch you all soon...miss wally xxx

the polka dot place sample page reveals...

2011-02-15T20:12:00.000-08:00

...here are my 3 samples using the "verity court kit" from "the polka a dot place"...

"those baby eyes"... miss jorja...

"that hat"... miss jorja again...

"summertime fun"... miss holly and miss storm at peppi beach AWESOME!

make sure you check out the other girls samples using this kit..totally awesome and i have more to share from this kit later in the week!

thanks Miss wally xxx

the chip chop shop winners....

2011-02-15T19:53:00.000-08:00

...Congrats to these 3 lucky birthday celebration WINNERS - you will each receive a goodie bag from -

"the chip chop shop"

e-mail here with your postal details please... and i'll post your prize out asap

l.pearce@westnet.com.au

thank you ... miss wally xxx

Stuff 2 Scrap Giveaway.....

2011-02-15T17:08:00.000-08:00

... a picture of the prize pack ...

Stuff 2 Scrap are giving away 2 packages of their new goodies (as well as some old favs)........ You want to be a part of this ???? Here is what you need to do .....

Step 1 - Follow our BLOG
Step 2 - Place a link of our giveaway on your own blog
Step 3 - Come back here and place the link in the comments section......

For those of you who don't have blogs - DON'T worry - you wont miss out ........

Step 1 - Search for Stuff 2 Scrap on FACEBOOK

Step 2 - Hit the "like" button
Step 3 - Send all your friends to like us , and ask them to put your name on our wall telling us who sent them.........

Entries close on Friday night (10pm AEST)... Good luck and get your entries coming ......

the polka dot place kit sneaks....

2011-02-13T20:38:00.000-08:00

... the polka dot place kits...

sneak one:

sneak two:

and sneak three...

stay tuned for the full kit and design team reveal on 15th February 2011... i know i can't wait to see what the other gorgeous girls have done with this fantastic kit!

Thanks Miss Wally :)