2ND & 3RD ASSIGNMENTS COMPLETE

What a whirlwind of a week so far. If anyone had of told me a couple weeks ago that I would be competing in the Rusty Pickle Amazing Race with my husband working 7 days a week and no help looking after the kids, I would have said, no way, not possible, but guess what? That's right, that's exactly what's happened! Life sure can be ironic can't it? Here we are in the middle of winter and the demand for turf is greater than ever. So here are my entries for the 2nd and 3rd assignments for the big race. The 2nd assigment was completed using the Mayflower range of papers and embellishments and we had to create an 8x8 mini album about why we would like to be a Rusty Pickle Chef. We were given 72 hours to complete the task. I decided to go the tact of why I started scrapbooking in the first place, a story I have never shared before and the journaling ended up turning into a full blown novel and the story ended up taking precedence over the design. I kept the design simple as it didn't seem appropriate to smother it in embellishments. Sometimes, It's more about the story, you now? So here it is;

The 3rd assignment was completed using the Pop Star range of papers and embellishments and we had to create a double layout on what defines a perfect day for us. It had to include and interactive feature which means something that opens or pulls. We had 24 hours to complete the task. Here's what I created;

And finally, this week's winner of my giveaway is.........

Samantha - woohooo!!!!! Please email me your addy and I'll have your goodies out to you ASAP.

Feel free to leave me a comment this week to be in the running for my 5th of 52 giveaways which will be a packet of Heidi Grace alphabet rub-ons.

Until next time sweet bloggers, happy scrapping, Tiff :o)

FIRST ASSIGNMENT COMPLETE

Well good evening me hearties (can you tell I hang around kids all day much hehe?), I have completed the first leg of the Rusty Pickle Amazing Race and I must say, I am exhausted. But there is really no time to be because at 4am tomorrow (approx. 6 hours time), it will all start again!!!! I really enjoyed my first challenge even though I am tired. It was based on a sketch and we had to use the Game On range of papers which you guessed it are based around sports and achievement. Here's the sketch...

And here's my take...

I can't believe I ran out of daylight and that it took me almost as long to photograph the layout as it did to put it together, no joke, trying to avoid the camera flash and get the right angle, etc, an absolute nightmare. That's why the full shot is not as front on as it normally would be, but that's the best I could do so I just hope it's good enough. Anyone wanting to see the amazing work of the other lovely finalists, they are all such amazing and friendly gals, I know I will have some lifelong friends at the other side of this, you can go to http://www.embellish-online.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=567 and don't forget to leave some love too, if you have time as any well wishes are much appreciated.

Also, I would love to see you over at Enchanted this weekend for our June Cybercrop. There is a guest DESIGN TEAM spot up for grabs and all you have to be in the running is upload what you consider to be your best layout ever, it's that simple and it doesn't have to be new either. So get on over and join us for lots of games, chatting, great prizes, lfun and as mentioned the much sought after guest DT spot. I hope to see you there. So until I post the next leg of my race, take care sweet ones and happy scrapping, Tiff :o)

So Grateful...

Sorry for the late post this week girls, I was waiting for today hopefully so that I could show you all a picture of my Rusty Pickle Box....... well guess what?????? IT FINALLY ARRIVED - WOOOHOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! And here's a little looksie of what 16 pounds of Rusty Pickle looks like....

I am almost wetting my pants in anticipation of the start of the race, which is set to commence this very Thursday at 4am Australian EST!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Which will be 12 noon the day before in Salt Lake City. All the stuff you see in the picture will be scrapped in a series of (God knows how many challenges) set over 2-3 weeks eeeeeek!!!! Each range has been dubbed with a candy name ie bubblegum, Skittles, chocolate, etc, I wonder what that's all about, any ideas? Wish me luck gals, I think I'm gonna need it somehow..... for anyone interested in following the race, you can read all the goss here www.facebook.com/pages/amazing-racers-rusty-pickle-style/104193609592.

And there are heaps of giveaways on offer during the race so keep an eye on www.rustypickle.com for all the details.

Also, congratulations to.......

Tiff - what a hoot, no not me hehe, Tiff Firth (as drawn by my 2 year old lil helper, Alana), thankyou for your continued support sweetie. Please email me your addy and I'll have your American Craft ribbon out to you ASAP. This weeks prize, simply for leaving me a message, the 4th of my 52 giveaways is a packet of Cosmo Cricket Honey Pie Cardstock Stickers PLUS a packet of Making Memories 100 Piece Heart Shaped Brads. I would like to say an extra special THANKYOU to the lovely and super talented Naomi who has been generous enough to send me this delightful array of goodies simply for leaving a message relating to her new business venture Scraptapestry. It was only supposed to be a card kit, but it ballooned into a main prize kit all because it was a little late, was totally not expecting this.......

Also a big thankyou to the gorgeous Kathie for sending me this beautiful array of goodies and stunning card simply for leaving a message on her delightful blog. Kathie is also starting a new business venture of some super cheap kits, so be sure to check them out on her site.

Also a massive thankyou to beautiful Nic for sending me this delicious collection of scrappy goodness, once again for leaving a message.

And lastly but not leastly THANKYOU to the ever so talented and wonderful Leeann (I am her biggest fan) for sending me this lot of chippie goodness for yes you guessed it, simply leaving a message.

Please check out Leeann's full range by clicking on her logo in my sidebar, it is totally AMAZING stuff. So what does this tell you girls? LEAVE SOME MESSAGES, YOU CAN WIN GREAT STUFF!!! And because of all this stuff I have been winning just for leaving messages, I have decided to do a giveaway a week for a year in order to "give back" a little of the goodness I've received, so leave me a message girls about absolutely anything and you could be next.

And thankyou to the lovely Irene and Ness who gave me this beautiful blog award, love you both....

So thankyou once again to eveyone who has been so generous to me lately. Have a wonderful week and I'll be back with some scrappy shares real soon, Tiff :o)

DT Reveals...

Just a quick post to share my DT reveals for Enchanted Scrapbooking (see previous post for June kit details, a crazy $11.40 each) PLUS........... 15 Day Storewide Sale - 5% discount on every order placed and purchased before the 30 June 2009. Challenges - 4 weekly challenges, each with a store voucher up for grabs and then another store voucher for the monthly winner who completes all four challenges. Each month there will be a colour wheel challenge, a chocolate Sunday with sprinkles challenge, a product or technique challenge and a inspirational picture or sketch challenge. All entries need to be submitted by 30 June 2009. Cybercrop - A fun packed weekend is planned (26-29th June 2009) with our regular three inspirational challenges, our infamous bidding war for a Magic Mystery Pack and a chance to win a "Guest Design Team Members Spot" by joining our forum and uploading your most favourite layout EVER, plus a myriad of other scrapping games and excitement planned. Find us here: www.enchantedscrapbooking.com.au Have a gr8 week gorgeous gals and don't forget to leave a comment to be in the running for my weekly giveaway, some yummy American Crafts Ribbon, Tiff :o)

And The Winner Is....

CONGRATULATIONS TO........ TRUDI you are the lucky winner of my 2nd of 52 giveaways, the gorgeous clear stamps (please email me your addy sweetie) . And for all you lovely ladies leaving comments this week, you will go into the running to score yourself a roll of American Crafts Ribbon.

I have been busy this week completing my DT commitments early in preparation for the big race, but I can't show you any of them yet which is very inspirationless isn't it? Is that a word - NOT, LOL!!! And I have been busy doing the housework, stocking the pantry with food, tidying my scrap space and stocking up on the scrapping essentials such as cardstock and adhesive, because I've been told that once the race begins, I won't have time for any of that - eeeek!!!! I'm still waiting on my box of goodies to arrive from Rusty Pickle, so will keep you informed of whats inside when I do. At this stage, the race is aimed to start on the 17th, so hopefully I will have a box by then LOL!!! Have you checked out the kits from Enchanted this month yet? They are normally only $12 each, but Jodie and Tracey are giving a further 5% discount as a special for June which makes them a crazy $11.40 and they are jam packed with goodies. Here's what you get; Also, if you are not too busy this weekend, we would love to see you over at Mystical for our Fabric Frenzy cybercrop. There are store vouchers up for grabs as well as lot's of chatting, games, prizes plus lot of FUN, FUN, FUN!!! We would love to see you there.

Or why not try out the awesome June sketch challenges over at Sweeties Sketches. There is a layout and a card sketch to choose from with some very generous prizes up for grabs, so be sure to check it out. You can see my takes on the challenges from 2 posts ago.

Or if you feel like bagging yourself a bargain, be sure to visit Scrappers Garden for their 10-80% off hundreds of items for their exciting 2nd Birthday Celebrations.

Well that's about it for now lovely ladies, I be back soon with some reveals, till next time, Tiff :o)