From the Scrapbook #4

Hello lovely blog readers,
I am so happy; today I became the proud owner of a gorgeous dark blue leather Osprey London handbag. I am in love with it! And after being good and saving a lot of money lately, I thought I deserved a treat :) Isn't it beautiful?

I think we're all rather fed up of winter now and are looking forward to spring arriving so for this week's From the Scrapbook theme I chose Pastel Colours to create some pretty bits and pieces for you to use.

This sweet blog header suits most colour schemes and can be personalised by adding your blog name to the empty purple backing and also by adding a tag line along the floral banner. I like the simplicity and I can't get enough of chevrons at the moment. This scrap can be saved as a JPEG or PNG file.

This scrap is perfect for adding to any scrapbooking project. The shield frame is left transparent so that you are able to add your own photo and the speech bubble allows you to add a description or quote. I have also kept the chevron pattern light so that text can easily be added here should you wish. Save this scrap as a PNG file.

Finally, this little tag is a sweet addition to a scrapbook page or could even be used as an invitation to a tea party where you can hand write the details on the back of the tag or something like that. I've been looking for an excuse to use the little purple tea cup for a while now!

So there we go for another week. I hope you like these bits and pieces and, as always, I'd love to see them in action.
Have a nice evening :)
Annie x

Shabby Blog Wowness :)

Hello,
I simply had to share with you this fab free scrap-book collection from Shabby Blogs which is exclusive to facebook fans.
The kit contains so many wonderful bits and pieces, including 20 virtual papers, some very cute frames and some sweet little paper decorating pieces.

 All you need to do to be able to get your hands on this fabby kit is click *here* and follow the facebook page and there you'll find the option to download the pack from Mediafire. Spread the love!

I'm uber excited to start using these lovely bits and pieces and I'm sure you'll love them too :)
Annie x

From the Scrapbook # 2

Hello,
Sunday again so its time for another From The Scrapbook post.
Sadly, earlier this week, my nan passed away. She had a long, happy life before dying during her sleep peacefully at 94 years old. She always loved the colour yellow so this week's scraps are all yellow in a small tribute to her.
So heres to Kathleen <3

Yellow:

First we have a pretty yellow striped blog header with space on the grey stripe to add your blog name and an empty shield frame to add a photo. Save as a PNG file to keep the frame empty.

This sweet shield blog accessory would be cute to use in scrap-booking projects of for making announcements on your blog. It could also be used to brighten up your "about me" section of your page.

Save as a PNG file to avoid having a white frame around the edge.

This is a cute little gift tag that could be used for any occasion on gifts. I thought it would be a nice alternative to the usual pink and red hearts used on gift tags for valentines day.

I hope you like this weeks offerings. Which is your favourite? Next week I will have so pretty valentines themed freebie scraps for you to brighten up your gifts to loved ones. 

Annie x

From the Scrapbook #1

Hello!
 I's so excited to say that today is the first installment of "From the Scrapbook" a weekly feature dedicated to the wonder that is virtual scrapping :)

This weeks goodies are all about: Travel
Simply save them as a .PNG file on your computer and away you go.

First we have a lovely wide blog header that includes room to add your own photo to the polaroid frame and add your blog name to the floral postcard.

Next we have a cute post pretty where you can add your own holiday photo to the polaroid frame and then use the grid paper in the rounded frame to tell your blog readers all about what is in the photo.

And finally we have a sweet little gift tag, decorated with a hot air balloon and the phrase "last night I dreamt I was flying" which would be perfect for a going away present or for anyone with an interest in traveling.

I'm particularly keen on the gift tag myself. Which is your favourite? I would love to see if you use one of these freebies so it would be great if you'd send me a link :) Hope everyone has a lovely sunday, I'm off to make a chicken pie (yumyum!)
Annie x

Bag of Nerves!

Hello,
This will be my last post for a while as I'm off on my backpacking trip later tonight and will be out of the country for three whole weeks! Eeep, thats a while!
I am a complete bundle of nerves about it, because, as a control freak, not knowing where I will be this time next week is uber scary to me! My addiction to lists and organisation will have to be put on hold for a while, I'm not even going to be taking note paper because it's too heavy :S
Don't get me wrong though, I am so crazily excited that I can't describe. It will be a great adventure for me and the lovely Mr, and I'm looking forward to seeing new places, trying new things and (hopefully!) getting a glowing tan :)

Also on the plus side, I have been calming myself down this afternoon by designing some new blog headers and accessories that you lovely people can use should you wish :)

The image above is the Garden Blog Header, it comes complete with a rounded picture frame area where you can add your own image and a note paper section where you can add your blog name and/ or message :) Click on the image to enlarge and save as a PNG file :) The image is already the right size to become a wide blog header.

This second image is a floral gift tag which you can click to enlarge, save and print to give your gifts that little extra something :)

And this third offering is a little virtual scrap that I have put together that can be added to a blog header, printed or used a a blog pretty to make announcements on your blog :)

Feel free to use any of these little freebies, and if you do, I'd love to see a link or photo of them in use! I'd also love to hear what you think of my creations :)

I'll see you again soon, have a great few weeks. Byeee!

Annie x

New Skill! Yay :)

Howdy folks!
Since starting my blog here, I have got very into virtual scrapping and I have to say that I think I'm actually getting to be alright at it :) I'm really enjoying using lots of pretty graphics I find here online and turning them into wonderful little collages. My new blog header that I added today (also pictured below) was my very first attempt using PhotoShop and I think it's really pretty. I have added lots of pretty little bits that I think show insight into my personality and a lovely photo I took of the OH on holiday in the winter.

Inspired by my success, I have also started to have a go at making photo frames, gift tags and lots of other pretties, and I'm loving it. I cannot believe how relaxing it is to sit here and play around with pretty images on my trusty laptop and creating collages without getting all covered in scraps of paper and glue. Definitely a new hobby of mine :) Below is the first photo frame that I made. It holds an old photo of one of my best friends and I from a great night <3

What do you think? I really enjoy doing this so would be happy to make blog headers or photo frames etc for people if you want any :) Just pop me a message!

Also, on an unrelated note, once again the making of peanut butter cups has had to be postponed as I realised I won't actually be home to eat them for the next three weeks!

Annie x