pretty paper. true stories. {and scrapbooking classes with cupcakes.}

After all that kraft cardstock over the weekend, I think I need to do a few non-trip pages to embrace some colour. But I have this page to share with you today, and it’s not so much about colour. It’s kraft. At least it’s kraft with a liberal addition of red paint. It’s a start.

It also features something else that I can’t fully explain: photos with somewhat abstract cropping.

Abstract cropping. Yes, that’s what I’m going to go with. It sounds a lot better than ‘chopping people’s heads off in pictures’. Abstract cropping it is then.

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I vaguely remember composing the shot like this so I could journal about The Boy’s shoes. But I didn’t journal about that here. And I think I may have already journaled about his crazy footwear on another layout. Perhaps I should check. Do you ever do that? Forget what you have and have not included in your scrapbooks? Sometimes I think it’s quite funny to tell the same story on two separate pages and then realise that the way the story flows is a little different depending on the mood in which it was written. Instead, the journaling here is about how amazing I found it that the forest goes right up to the beach. You’re hiking through the woods (going on a bush walk!) and then suddenly there’s a white sand beach. It amazed me a bit. Of course, it also made me worry a bit about smoke monsters and time travel and well, that’s a discussion for a different day. I’m not sure I’m quite ready to write the journaling for the page entitled Why I still feel cheated after six years of Lost. It’s decidedly easier to scrapbook about lovely days at pretty beaches, even if they seem to come from nowhere.

And time for a giveaway winner! Many thanks to Sparklehen for offering a set of adorable prints for a lucky reader. She’s also offering a free print when you purchase any two, so please visit her shop and have a look at her lovely goodies – perfect for yourself or for giving as gifts!

And our lucky winner is…

Congratulations Sarah! Please email me (shimelle at gmail dot com) with your posting address so Heather can send you your Sparklehen prize!

Have a lovely week, everyone! Any good plans?

xlovesx

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This weekend’s giveaway comes to you from Heather at Sparklehen. Two fabulous 8×8 prints for you to frame and adorn your walls.
Sparklehen sells light-hearted and whimsical creations. Themes vary from animals in teacups to dream-like landscapes with flowery lights! Heather also wanted me to let you know that she has a 3 for 2 offer on all prints!

To enter, leave a comment on this post, inspired by the tea cup print, telling us who you would invite to a tea party.

Entries close at midnight Sunday (UK time) and the winner will be posted Monday night, so be sure to check back and see if this was your lucky weekend!

xlovesx

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This weekend’s winner is Kerry who wins herself the beautiful Pendant from Dottery Pottery.
Please email me (shimelle at gmail dot com) with your address!

There’s a new giveaway every Friday night, so check back next week for another chance to win just by leaving a comment.

Have a great week!

xlovesx

This weekend’s giveaway comes to you straight from the studio of Dottery Pottery. It is a beautiful glazed pendant stamped with leaves and on a chain. Very summery!

Dottery Pottery is run by Sarah Duke who says:
I am the dottery potter and I work from my little studio in Hampshire creating fun, bold ceramics.
I draw inspiration from a wide variety of sources but particularly enjoy using imagery from nature, dreams and fairytales. My love of bright colour and texture dominates much of my work and I like things to be very decorative and eye-catching.

To enter, leave a comment on this post about something that inspires your creativity.

Entries close at midnight Sunday (UK time) and the winner will be posted Monday night, so be sure to check back and see if this was your lucky weekend!

xlovesx

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This weekend’s winner is Joy who wins herself the stamp prize from Little Musings.
Please email me (shimelle at gmail dot com) with your address!

There’s a new giveaway every Friday night, so check back next week for another chance to win just by leaving a comment.

Have a great week!

xlovesx

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This weekend’s giveaway comes from SJ at Little Musings.

Little Musings is a digital and clear stamp store where all the musings from SJ’s mind end up as cute digital stamps for you to use on your craft projects!
She is offering you a three part prize – one of the new angel stamps she has designed, a set of Birthday themed stamps (which sold out on QVC recently) and also your choice of digital product from her store.

To enter, leave a comment on this post about something you often “muse” over.

Entries close at midnight Sunday (UK time) and the winner will be posted Monday night, so be sure to check back and see if this was your lucky weekend!

xlovesx

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This weekend’s winner is Laura Y, who wins a place for herself and a friend on the new online class, Beyond Blogging For Scrapbookers. Class started today but you can join at any time and have permanent access to the materials. We would love for you to join us on this adventure!

Please email me (shimelle at gmail dot com) to claim your prize, and don’t forget your friend’s email address!

There’s a new giveaway every Friday night, so check back next week for another chance to win just by leaving a comment.

Have a great week!

xlovesx

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This weekend’s giveaway is a class place for you and a friend of your choice on the brand new online class Beyond Blogging for Scrapbookers, which starts on Monday! In fact, I’ll throw in two passes for the first class Blogging for Scrapbookers so you’ll have all the reference material.

And don’t worry: if you’ve already signed up for Beyond Blogging and your comment is selected to win, I’ll send you a full refund – so you don’t need to wait and see if you won!

To enter, leave a comment on this post with the name of a blog you really love! It doesn’t have to be about scrapbooking – any blog you love to read!

Entries close at midnight Sunday (UK time) and the winner will be posted Monday night, so be sure to check back and see if this was your lucky weekend! Make sure you leave a valid email address as class starts Monday morning so I’ll get you added to the class before the post goes live here to announce the winner.

Good luck!

xlovesx

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