Charm's Creations

Try a Challenge - Weekend Inspiration...

Hello! Long time no see! I've been neglecting this poor blog so much - mainly because I have been so busy creating for Charms Creations!!!

I will be having a couple of days off from Facebook and creating for Charms for the next couple of days - because it is School Holidays AGAIN!!!

Soooo... I thought I would share layouts I should have showed at the start of the month - hopefully to inspire you to scrap one or two....

First of all, of course I would LOVE you to give my Quote Challenge a go -

you can find more details HERE

Next I would like you to try out the Blog I run called the 123 Challenge - check out the September 123 Challenge... here is my sample....

here's some closeups...

I've used a WLGB Super Star...

then there's the Scrap The Girls Challenge...

I love how this one turned out :)

Love my Page Runner - perfect for the page :)

Then there's Show Us Your Stuff - but I can Show you my stuff.... because it's going to be published!!!

***Just a reminder*** If you are creating a layout for Show Us your Stuff you must use the quote AND something handmade on your layout - coz that's what it's all about!!! Of course, it would be even better if you use CHARMS CREATIONS!!!

OK, I am off, I hope these challenges inspire you - at least one, if not two.... all of them would be FAB!!!

Happy Scrapping and see you next week!

xo Charmane

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August 1st - its that time of the month....

I think I might as well just do one massive blog post with the blog challenges that I do samples for.... the first one I MUST put up is of course my "baby" the 123 Challenge, that I first started back in Dec 2006.... it's had its ups and downs, and at the moment it is definitely on the up & up!

The August 123 Challenge is a NICE & EASY one I think!

I must admit, I had this one done at the Retreat I went on - it was the LAST one I created... and I LOVE it! Make sure you check out the 3 criteria and give it a go - this month Charms Creations is DONATING a prize, along with 2 other fabulous websites!

I've used one of my fabulous flowers -which I must make more of!

so what colour? what word? & what technique???

I LOVE this photo of the kids!!!

 

The next is for August Show Us Your Stuff...

This month we are to not only USE A HANDMADE ITEM {which is the main idea of Show Us your Stuff} but take inspiration from the following image:

and of course, when I saw the amazing Echo Park Everyday Eclectic kit I HAD to get it! {and it's only $18 too!} The things we do for the perfect layout haha...

I loved being able to create the perfect handmade "Runner" for my layout too...

along with the perfect coloured Handmade Heavenly Heart too!

I keep seeing chevron EVERYWHERE now that we used in the 123 Challenge last month!!!

 

I'm also very excited to say that I am now on the Scrap the Girls Design Team!!!

Find out what the criteria is HERE

I have used the Studio Calico Hey Day kit

and another runner that I created for this page :)

Soooo there's THREE fabulous challenges to give a go - who's up for them?

Love Charmane

 

Harmony's Show Us Your Stuff Layout...

and here is Harmony's bright and colourful layout that she created... {I had to split the post up so that I could upload both kids layouts to the SUYS gallery}

her journalling and embellishments...

and her handmade item was a *custom-made* Charms Creations Lush Lollipop...

so, if you haven't let your kids scrap - why not bite the bullet - and let them have a play???

If you are NOT ready to take the plunge - why not give one of the June Challenges a go yourself? Check them out HERE!

PS They did scrap while Ryarne was asleep! hah....

Love Charmane

Do your kids scrap?

I used to be the Mum that wouldn't let my kids scrap.... because as most of you know it can be a bit too much when they are asking to use your favourite papers, alphas and embellishments! And then there's the I want to use paint & I want to use this... don't even TRY to scrap when THEY are scrapping!!!

SOOOO, I thought I wouldn't be so selfish and actually LET them scrap for once... and surprisingly it wasn't AS BAD as I thought... haha! I think it's because now they are a bit older now and have been going to school and know how to do *things* like cut & paste and figure out where they want it to go {even if you don't agree hehe!}

I gave them the Show Us your Stuff Kids Challenge criteria - which is quite simple - to use 2 or more photos, and of course - something HANDMADE - coz that is what SUYS is all about!

These are the two pages they come up with, and I must say I am quite impressed!!!

This first layout is created by Chei - if you couldn't tell ;)

and the details....

and as you can see... he has used my Charms Creations Lovely Lollipops...

Show Us Your Stuff - June 1st Challenge

This is my sample for the JUNE 1ST Challenge 

 I love how it turned out, and it's actually one I did at the retreat!

All you have to do is use this pic as your inspiration...

How cute is the birdy???

Why not give it a go???

Love Charmane

SUYS Creative Team Showcasing Charms Creations - May 15th Challenge - Leanne Jago

 

Today I am sharing with you Leanne Jago's page for the May 15th Challenge...

Loving the mixture of embellishments on Leanne's page - lots of colour and texture and dimension!!!

As you can see there is a Charms Creations Heavenly Heart there... and a Lovely Lollipop...

or two ;)

Make sure you give at LEAST one of the 2 challenges a go at Show Us your Stuff - and remember to use a handmade embellishment - preferably Charms Creations of course!!! hahah!!!

More to come today.... so stay tuned!!!

Love Charmane

SUYS Creative Team Showcasing Charms Creations - May 15th Challenge - Sarah Martin

Had a day off yesterday - just ran out of time! So busy creating - if you haven't already make sure you check out the JUNE 1ST Samples and PRE ORDER what you would like NOW! This gives me an idea of what I should be making NOW, rather than later!

 

Today I am revealing Sarah Martin's absolutely stunning canvas she has created in memory of her son, Sarah this is just beautiful and brings tears to my eyes....

She has used Stacey Young's technique again which you can find HERE

Sarah has used some of my Lovely Lollipops - Creamy Creams & Light Blue...

Make sure you pop on over to her blog and leave her some love!

Love Charmane

SUYS Creative Team Showcasing Charms Creations - May 15th Challenge - Penny Hackney...

Showcasing again the May 15th Challenge - have you check it out yet????

I love Penny's take on Stacey's techniques... it's such a FUN page! :)

and the way she has used my Lime Teal Heavenly Heart as a flower!!!

Make sure you pop on over to Penny's Blog and be inspired even more!

Love Charmane

Show us Your Stuff - Creative Team Showcasing Charms Creations - May 15th Challenge...

Good Morning Ladies! Yes I am back showcasing the AMAZING team - today its Sandrine Corsier's turn! And HOW STUNNING is her page - Sandrine has completed the Show Us your Stuff Group 2 Challenge....

As you can see she has used a Light Blue, White Teal Spotty Heavenly Heart :)

Make sure you check out not only HER blog but also Show Us Your Stuff - and give one of the challenges a go!

Hope you have a wonderful Saturday!

Love Charmane

 

Show us Your Stuff - Creative Team Showcasing Charms Creations - May 15th Challenge...

OK thought I would mix it up and share with you the May 15th Group 2 Challenge - which is due on the 15th of June....

MAY Try This......((which is also the GROUP 2 challenge)).........is TEXTURED BACKGROUNDS. Courtesy of the fabulous Stacey Young, layering extraordinnaire! Her tutorial takes you through a whole canvas, but the technique to focus on is the gorgeous FABRIC & PAINT BACKGROUND (steps 1 & 2). Get messy and enjoy! Here is the link.

YOU CAN CHECK OUT ALL THE DT SAMPLES IN THIS POST!

Today I want to share with you Tara Scobie's layout she created using Stacey Young's fabulous techniques

She actually came up with this most beautiful canvas! Isn't it stunning - and I am SOOOO doing this challenge - I hope that YOU do too! And as you can see - she has used a Creamy Cream Heavenly Heart here....

and on this layout she was happy for me to share too!

Make sure you go and check out her blog {and all the other Creative Team Members I share with you} and be totally inspired - and leave them COMMENTS too!

Love Charmane