I believe

I believe I can fly

I believe I can touch the sky

Helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls and out to the Kimberley coast of Western Australia in July 2006. I loved every minute of it!

Created for SM Roadmap to Scrap (formula) challenge 12/11/08

Requirements
1. 1 edge to edge photo
2. 1 frame
3. Stitching
4. 1 or more fasteners (paper clip, staple, etc)
5. 1 or more ribbons
6. a brush or stamp
7. 1 element of your choice (choose wisely…there can only be one!)
8. No alphas

credits
Clouds background paper by Happy Scrappy/Attic Treasures
Crumpled background paper from Kindred Spirit collab by Scrap Muss and Erica Zane
acrylic background from Matted and Framed by Sya's Blueprints NEW
frame by I've Been Framed by Fluffy Bunny Feet Designs
sheer ribbon from Ribbon Jar by Britt-ish Designs
fairy wings brush from Obsidian Dawn
bling from Hang Em Fancy by Matahati
stitched squares by In Stitches Basic by Britt-ish Designs
cross stiching by In Stitches Frames by Britt-ish Designs
staples from Kindred Spirit collab by Scrap Muss and Erica Zane
wordart by Bethany Harty
font is Windsong

Elegance

Intermediate egrets on Yellow Water Billabong in Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

Created for SM Tuesday Template challenge 18/11/08

credits
paper and elements from Woodland Fantasy kit by Erica Zane
template by Jeni Hopewell
font is dear Joe

I must go down to the sea again

I must go down to the sea again, to the lonely sea and the sky
and all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by
... John Masefield

I remember mum reciting this poem to me when I was a child.
Mum knew all the classic English poems.

Photograph taken on Broome Harbour while sailing on Willie in July 2006.

Layout created for SM Saturday Special challenge 15/11/08 - create your own word art

credits
background paper and swirl border from Friday Flea Market SM collab
acrylic star from Matted and Framed: Acrylic NEW from Sya's Blueprints
glitter effect and sparkles on swirl and wordart are from Mega Glitter Pack by Flergs
silver jewellery from Precious Pack by sussieM
fonts are Windsong and Scriptina

Reflections

These gorgeous photos were taken during a cruise on Yellow Water Billabong in Kakadu National Park in Northern Territory, Australia, July 2005.

The background photo has been blended for ScrapMatters Saturday Special challenge for 08/11/08.


credits
all elements from Erica Zane's new kit Woodland Fantasy
font is Jane Austen

Katie Joy

credits
Background paper and stitched heart from Fairy Footsteps kit by KSK Designs
Frame, ribbon and glittered swirl from She Dreams by Ellie Lash
Jewellery cluster from Precious Pack by SussieM
Alpha from Dandelion Dreams kit by Vicki AWP
Font is Jane Austen

Special

My mum with Katie and Joanne in September 1984.

credits
Scraplifted from Happiness by jemenifer22
Papers and elements from Erica Zane's NEW kit Woodland Fantasy and her Kindred Spirits collab kit with Scrapmuss
Wordart from Chrome Words by Shawn Headley
Font is Jane Austen

Pop's comfy chair

Pop's comfy recliner was always a favourite place for the grandchildren to share a cuddle and a story.

Here's my dad on Father's Day 1982 with Katie (eight months), and her cousins Jamie (fourteen months) and Jodie (two and a half years).

Credits
Scraplifted from kkklatt's layout SO BIG
All papers and elements from NEW kit Woodland Fantasy by Erica Zane
Template by Sya's Blueprints TTC 081208
Fonts are Bauhaus 93, Goudy Old Style and Vladimir Script

Famous

Have you seen my interview in ScrapMatters November newsletter?

Marvellous

In all things of nature there is something of the marvellous
... Aristotle.

credits
blended paper and elements from Diamond Creek kit and add on by Melissa Stuart/Mels World
overlay by Shauna Burke Smith PPD from SO August mega collab
staple from Just Staples by Kim Hill CGE
sparkle by Flergs
fonts are Windsong and Scriptina

Topsy Turvy

SM Saturday Special Challenge 1/11/08 - white space

credits:
papers and elements from Efflorescense by Ziggle Designs & Franziska Altmann
alpha (recoloured) from JenLin Designs Autumn Fresh
font is pharmacy