My scraproom

During my Easter holidays I painted my scraproom. I wanted some warm blue and I really love it. Then I bought a cupboard at Ikea to arrange my stuff. You can see it on the pic underneath this.

Do you like my new scraproom?

New Challenge at SSS

This week we have a fabulous sponsor, Gauche Alchemy! Know if you haven't seen there kits you really need to go check them out. They put together fun kits with all sorts of goodies in them, from little toys to book pages and anything else you can probably think of. So head over to the Gauche Alchemy store. They also post some cool tutorials and such on their blog.



Someone will win a Wholey Sheet kit. This photo is just some of what comes in it.
The challenge this week is to use a non-traditional scrap item on your pages. Which basicly means anything that you didn't buy in the scrap section...lol. It can be aluminum foil, coffee filter, tissue paper, wall paper, tree bark, anything at all. As long as it isn't something that you would normally use on a page. It can be a little or alot . What can your imagination come up with? Now if you are worried about things not being acid free you can use archival spray or don't let it touch your pictures. I know this will be more of a challenge for some than others, but that's what it is all about right?
And remember your layout must contain at least one stamp.
Gauche Alchemy sent the design team some goodies to play with as well. Please take a moment and check out every ones layouts.

Lazy Sunday

Today is all about relaxing in our house!

A sporty challenge at SSS

Hi everyone,
It's a new week so that means a new challenge at http://scrapandstampsaturday.blogspot.com/

This week we are really into sports. So, all you have to do is create a layout about sports. Mine is about ballet. I was in a ballet group for almost 14 years. In the year 2000 we were invited in Japan to dance. If you know that I live in Belgium, you must understand how 'big' this was. I had a wonderful time with my friends there.

The sponsor of this week is Stamp and Create (check it out at http://www.stampandcreate.com/)

This is what Lacey is telling us about her store:

Stamp and Create is an on-line store carrying many popular brands of stamps, paper, and embellishments including: Wags n' Whiskers Rubber Stamps, High Hopes Stamps, Kraftin'™ Kimmie Stamps, Whiff of Joy, Stampavie, Penny Black, The Greeting Farm, Basic Grey, 7 Gypsies, Shimmerz, Nestabilities (always 20% off!!), charms and more!!

I am always adding new items to the store so check it out at http://www.stampandcreate.com/

This week Wags 'n Whiskers is having a Blog Hop and Release. The release is full of fun sporty images from our newest artist Cris de Lara! Come check out the fun!

One lucky participant will win a 12x12 Basic Grey Origins paper pack and a Wags n' Whiskers "lets play" stamp of their choice! Wow! What a prize!!


So, grap all your supplies and start creating!!

Design Team Call

As you probably all know, I'm a member of the DT of ScrapandStampSaturday (SSS). We are looking for some creative people to join us.

Here is the official DT call:

It is that time again! Time for us to add to our team! Would you like to be part of a fun group of ladies? Then we would love to have you!
We are looking for at least 4 more talented people to join our fabulous team!


The Requirements:
The term will be for 6 months (April 30th-October 31st). You will need to submit one page a week based on the challenges that you will receive ahead of time. I try to give them out at least a month in advance so that you can work ahead if you wish. Of course we all know that life gets in the way at times and that is okay too. I just ask that you let me know as soon as possible if you are going to miss. You will also need to submit one tutorial during your term.

You will also need to leave some love to those who play along with us. We all love comments so we like to spread the love!
You will be working with your own supplies mostly. I am sorry that I can not offer you supplies each month but occasionally our sponsors do offer some fabulous goodies for the design team to play with.

All you need to do is send the following to me at scrapandstampsaturday@gmail.com with DT CALL in the subject line by April 17th. I will be announcing the new members the following week!
1. A short bio
2. 3-5 of your favorite layouts featuring stamping, after all that is what we are all about here!
3. A link to your blog if you have one
4. A list of current and past design teams you may be on...no worries if you have never been on a design team...we would love to discover some fresh new talent!

We would also love for you to play along with our upcoming challenges if you get a chance. This will give us a chance to see a little more of your work!

Good luck everyone! I can't wait to see what you all submit!

Sketchy Thursday

I finally found some time to make my layout using this beautiful sketch at Sketchy Thursday.

On my layout you can see my bf Eric. We were on vacation in Tunesia when we had this yummie dinner at a Mexican restaurant.

This made my day

I guess you all remember this layout. If you don't, then you have a very bad memory as it was in my last post, hihihi!!! I was visiting the blog of Sketchy Thursdays as I'm totally in love with their sketches. And guess what???? My layout was on the list with their favorites. It's the first time that I get this honour so you can imagine that this totally made my day.

If you want to see it, jump quickly to http://sketchythursdays.blogspot.com/
And don't forget to play along with their challenges. I'm sure you will love it.

Have a wonderful weekend. I know I will as my best friend and her husband are coming over for lunch on Sunday

Sketchy Thursdays

I'm in love with the sketches at Sketchy Thursdays (http://sketchythursdays.blogspot.com/)
They make me feel so creative. I totally loved playing with this weeks sketch.


So what do you think about it?

Sketch at SSS

This week we have a sketchy challenge at SSS.
Any interpretation of the sketch is fine as long as we can see the just of it on your layout! Of course you need to use at least one stamp as well.

I loved working with this sketch and I hope all of you will enjoy it too.



This week we have Glue Dots as our sponsor again! I don't know about you but I love Glue Dots! I use them for everything! Someone will win 2 Dot n' Go runners!!



This is what I did with the sketch. If you want to see what the other talented ladies at SSS did, just go to our blog on http://scrapandstampsaturday.blogspot.com/

Workshop with Birgit Koopsen + new layout

The wonderful girl, Birgit Koopsen.

Evelien, owner of the shop (Hobbyfarm) who organised the workshop!

Daphné and I

We created some tags too. It was a great way to learn some techniques about Glimmer Mist.

Our wonderful teacher, Birgit Koopsen!

Working on my canvas.

Daphné, Birgit and me

My piece of art :-)

In case you didn't know yet: Spring is just around the corner ;-))

I made this layout for Sketchy Thursday!! I really love their sketches. On the picture you can see my sister and her boyfriend.

I'm very proud ....

to present you my own webshop!!!! Indeed, I finally had the courage to start it up. I've been talking to my sister, my boyfriend and my sweet online friend Revlie and they convinced me to believe in myself and sell my stuff.



You can find my shop at Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Sollie79
I sell my handmade and knitted stuff. So far there are only babysocks available but I'm working on some other things too.

Please, have a look at my shop and let me know if you like it. You are always very welcome to buy something too, hihihihi.

It would be great if you could let other people know about my shop too.

Love,
isolde

La la la, musical inspiration

Thank you for joining us for another Scrap and Stamp Saturday challenge. We love seeing everyone creations each week!

This week's challenge is all about Musical Inspiration. We want you to use a song title or lyrics in your page creation.

Our sponsor this week is Sew Many Cards and Jeri has generously offered 5 images of winners choice. Wowza!!

This is my take on the challenge. I used the title: Relax, take it easy. Do you know that song from Mika? I really love it.

Some layouts

Since I have to rest a lot because of my surgery, I'm working a bit on my laptop. I found some layouts that I haven't posted yet (at least I think I didn't post them yet ;-))

My scrapbuddy Kelly

Some shots of my dad and his wife when they came over to our place. Vedett is the brand of a beer.

Last summer, my dad went in the air with a hot air balloon.

Hospital

I couldn't post lately as I was in hospital for surgery. I'm back home now since 2 days but I still need to rest a lot. I'm not online a lot but just wanted to let you know that I'm ok.

A hybrid challenge at SSS

There are some changes at Scrap and Stamp Saturday from this week on. Once a month there will be a tutorial. It will go with the challenge of that week. I hope you all come over to learn some new stuff and create a fantastic layout. We love to see all your wonderful designs.

This week challenge is to use a digital element on your traditional paper layout. I had never done that before so it was a real challenge for me. You can see my take on the challenge at the end of this post.

The sponsor of this week is Stamping Dragon Designs. She has some awesome digital kits and stamps in her shop. Have a look here -> http://dragonslairdesigns.com/shop/

The winner of this week will receive a $ 10 gift certificate to use at Stamping Dragon Designs.

This is my layout using the elephant stamp. If you want to see what the other members of the DT created, go to -> http://scrapandstampsaturday.blogspot.com/

Enjoy your Sunday!

A giveaway!!!

from the talented Sarah. It's her birthday soon and she wants to reach 50,000 hits on her blog before it's her birthday. So, lets all go over there and help her with that goal.

This is what you have to do:

1. Go to her blog and leave a comment that says: Sarah needs to be at 50,000! Isolde (Sollie79) sent me!

Then she will know that I've sent you and I'll be able to win something. If you do the same on your blog, then you could win something too.

2. You have an additional chance to win if you post on Twitter, Facebook, your blog, ...

So lets all help Sarah to reach her 50,000 hits

Oh yes, this is her blog: http://redoaklines.com/

Another layout

When we are travelling, we love to take the local taxi. It's a fantastic way to meet locals and see the country from another view.

And here it goes ....

our first blog hop at Scrap and Stamp Saturday (SSS)http://www.scrapandstampsaturday.blogspot.com/
I'm so happy to be in this blog hop. It's my first one ever ;-)

There are lots of things going on here so please play along with us.
Our very own talented Pamela designed this sketch for this blog hop. We were asked to create a layout with the 'love' theme. You will find some inspiration on every blog.

This is my take on it. It's about why I love my boyfried. I used some Sassafras paper and the I took the pics on New Years'Eve 2009.

If you visit and comment on every blog on this blog hop and go back to SSS to mention it, you have a change to win this amzing price.

The first prize drawn will be for someone who comments on each blog. It consists of this fabulous package donated byLacey of Stamp and Create

and a $5 gift certificate to Stamping Dragon Designs!!

This package contains a 12x12 Basic Grey Sugar Rush paper pack
1 Basic Grey Hearthrobe Clear Stamp Set
1 Wags and Whiskers "Steal a Kiss" rubber stamp
and $5 Gift Certificate to Stamping Dragon Designs

The second prize will be for someone who comments on all the blogs and completes the sketch and links it back here before the end of the hop.

This package contains...
4 each of 7 double sided Glitz Designs pattern papers
1 package of Glitz Designs pink and white flourish rubons
4 packages of Glitz Designs frosting

And the third prize pack will be for a new follower to our little challenge blog who also comments on all the blogs. We are thrilled that we have 146 followers already!!! Thank you all!




This package is a Tango kit from Studio Calico.
It contains...
4 Basic Grey pattern papers
1 sheet of Basic Grey alphas
1 package of Basic Grey woolies
1 package of Basic Grey rubons
1 package of Little Yellow Bicycle clear cuts
1 package of Making Memories pearl brads
1 Studio Calico acrylic stamp

So now, you need to go to Micheles blog http://chelemom.blogspot.com/

Here is the hop order just in case you get lost along the way....


Regina Jones (http://rjones-scrapcreations.blogspot.com/)
Pamela Young (http://pamelasworldofscrap.blogspot.com/)
Chris Severs (http://chriscorner-23.blogspot.com/)
Boni Boutelle-Jones (http://bonibleauxdesigns.blogspot.com/)
Isolde Pyncket (http://sollie79.blogspot.com/)
Michele Kovack (http://chelemom.blogspot.com/)
Lacey Stephens (http://www.handstampedbylacey.typepad.com/)
Janette Padley (Stamping Dragon Designs) (http://stampingdragondesigns.blogspot.com/)
Cariena Basson (http://www.cariena.blogspot.com/)
Scrap and Stamp(http://scrapandstampsaturday.blogspot.com/)

Blog Hop - Hop into love

Hi girls,

I hope you are all playing along with us on SSS (Scrap and Stamp Saturday) this weekend. Our blog hop will start on Feb 5th till Feb 7th. There will be lots of beautiful prices and RAK's. So don't forget to go to
http://scrapandstampsaturday.blogspot.com/

this weekend.

Mark it in your journal!!!

Hello there,

Yes, I know, it has been ages since I last blogged. Life has been like a rollercoaster the past 2 weeks. Last weekend there was a school performance. The theme was 'Movies'. Every class prepared a dance on some movie music. I chose music from 'Grease'. The kids loved the music a lot and they danced so cute. I took some pics of the preparation but I haven't got any of the dancing yet. When I uploaded the pics on my pc, I'll show you some, ok?

I was very proud when I saw them dancing. It felt even better when some parents came to me to say that they loved what they had seen. It's the best reward that a teacher can get.

I didn't have time to scrap during those preparation weeks, but maybe I'll find some time this weekend. There is still a layout that I have to show you too so stay tuned.

Love you all,

Isolde

A girly challenge

A new challenge is up at http://scrapandstampsaturday.blogspot.com/

This week it is all about the sugar and spice and everything nice. We want to see a girly page with stamping! Big girls, little girls, sweet girls, sassy girls we want them all...lol.
Our sponsor this week is Glue Dots. One person will get 2 Dot N Go runners. You can never have too much adhesive! Glue Dots has an adhesive for pretty much every need!

This is a challenge that anyone can do!!! So, please, come over at Scrap and Stamp Saturday and play along with us.

I made this page about my new friend, Michelle!

Oh yes, please mark Feb. 5 - 7 on your calendar ! We will have a blog hop. It will be lots of fun with yummie prizes. And be honest, who doesn't want to win some yummie goodies????

A giveaway from ...

the fantastic Sarah!!! She just had 40 000 hits at her blog and wants to offer a giveaway. Please go to her awesome blog and leave a comment.
http://redoaklines.com/2010/01/12/wheres-my-heart/

I'm sure you will love her creations, she's so talented.

New challenge

First of all I want to wish you and your family a wonderful New Year! I hope 2010 will be a fantastic, healthy, crafty, ... year for all of us.

It's saturday again so that means a new challenge at http://scrapandstampsaturday.blogspot.com/

Now on to this weeks challenge. We want to see some hand cutting on your layout, mini or altered project! It can be a little or alot it is totally up to you. Easy enough right, hand cutting and at least one stamp!
We have a wonderful sponsor this week, Michelle's Scrapbooking & More. Michelle has some great prices so be sure to check out her store! I will have a photo of the prize(fabulous stamp) posted soon! This is Michelle's Scrapbooking & More: http://www.michellesscrap.com/

This is the layout I created for this challenge.

Last week, I went scrapbookshopping with 2 friends. We had lots of fun and bought way to many stuff. I bought the 'Think Pink' slice. This evening I'll play with it for the first time. Do you have a slice and are you happy with it?

Love,

Isolde