Hi All,

Just  sharing a few layouts I had up on the Cocoa Vanilla Studio blog recently. I'm still totally in love with both the Hello Lovely and Made of Awesome collections but also super excited for the arrival of the new collections in the coming weeks! Stop by the blog to check out the release.

This first page was made using a fabulous cut file from The Cut Shoppe. Aren't those pineapples adorable? And super appropriate for a tropical page.

 This second page was a little different for me- a lot of watercolouring! I wanted to create a fun, bright background so used watercolours to colour the gorgeous black and white floral paper from the Hello Lovely collection.

 This final layout was a nice simple one with some white on white pattern using the negatives from another The Cut Shoppe file.

I'm up on the A Piece Of Cake Designs blog tomorrow with my first design team post so make sure you stop by and check it out!

Until next time
~ Belinda x

Exciting News- New Design Team

Hi All

Very exciting to be able to share that I am joining the A Piece of Cake Designs team. A Piece of Cake Designs, for those who don't know, is an Australian kit club run by the fabulously talented Raquel Bowman. The kits are always full of gorgeous, perfectly matched product with adorable custom flair badges. And APOCD also have their own digi store, perfect for my Silhouette obsession, right?!

Stop past the APOCD store and check it out for yourself- http://www.apieceofcakedesigns.com.au/

Myself and other DT member, the wonderful Amanda-Jayne Baldwin, will begin blogging soon so keep your eye out!

Until next time x

A layout- just because!

I've had this photo floating around for years since our wedding, my bridesmaids were all taking selfies after our hair and makeup was done so I joined in on the action. It was a super hot day and funnily enough this is possibly the best my hair and makeup looked on the day so whilst I adore my wedding photos, I still like this selfie!

Until next time
~ Belinda

'Hello New York' Layout- Cocoa Vanilla Studio

Hi All,

My turn up on the Cocoa Vanilla blog today, sharing this New York layout and proving the new 'Hello Lovely' collection isn't just for your pretty girl photos! Stop by the blog for more info and photos and make sure you purchase yourself some of this darling collection HERE before it's too late!

Until next time x

Made of Awesome Layout

Hi All,
I had my first layout with one of the new collections up recently on the Cocoa Vanilla Studio blog. The two new collections are absolutely fabulous, I'm so totally in love with them. The fact that I chose to scrap with the boy oriented collection, Made of Awesome, first up just goes to show how totally amazing it is, that's not normally a natural choice for me!

Head over to the blog to check out the rest of the post and close ups of the layout, and of course see all the fabulous projects with both of the new collections!
I've got my first project coming up soon with the Hello Lovely collection so be sure to keep your eye out.
Until next time x

Pocket Letter

Hi All

Something a little different from me today. If you haven't heard of pocket letters, they are a great little way to send a fun penpal letter with some crafty little treats inside to people around the world. This was my first one, for a lovely lady in Texas. Was fun to do something different, and receiving them is super fun too! To get involved head over to http://www.pocketletterpals.com/.

Until next time
~ Belinda x

Two new layouts

Hi All,

It's not often I scrap a 5x7 photo but this one is so sweet I've scrapped it twice! This one was a just because layout, isn't it nice doing those sometimes?!

This second layout was up on the Cocoa Vanilla blog last week, if you haven't stopped by lately make sure you do, there's some wonderful work by the fabulous design team up along with reveals of the two NEW COLLECTIONS!! I recieved the new collections today, I have already scrapped a layout and I am obsessed with both lines, they are AMAZING!! I'll be sharing layouts with the new collections soon but for now he's the last of my Sugar & Spice layouts-

Thanks for stopping by.
Until next time
~ Belinda

Hey Girls Layout

All the kids who attended loved the photobooth at our wedding, it was great to get them up and having fun together considering some of them had only met once before. I love this photo of three of our flower girls. They all barely knew each other but had lots of fun together.

Until next time
~ Belinda x

K & M layout

Hi All,

A quick layout to share today- a new favourite I think. I do love a good washi tape mosaic!

Not much crafting has been happening in the last week or two, I've been focusing on my craft room makeover! In fact I may have some photos to share of that project later in the week.

Until next time,
~ Belinda x

Cocoa Vanilla Studio- Silhouette Gift Bag Tutorial

Hi All

A few days ago I was up on the Cocoa Vanilla Studio Blog with a super sweet and simple little gift bag tutorial. For all the details make sure you pop by the blog and as always the other design team members have been providing so much inspiration.

Until next time x

Two Layouts- Just For Fun!

It occurred to me I've been busy sharing Cocoa Vanilla Studio layouts, and only shared some others on Instagram, so it's about time I did another blog post!

This first layout is from today. A bright, happy layout of a photo I took last Easter of my little sister-nothing like scrapping a photo a year to the day it was taken!

This second layout is of more older photos- these ones from 2.5 years ago on our US trip. I still love scrapping these photos (sometimes I even still scrap our Euro trip photos from 5.5 years ago!), it's fun to reminisce.

Thanks for stopping by.
Until next time x

Hello Beautiful Girl- Cocoa Vanilla Studio Layout

A quick post with my CVS layout from the weekend. I was excited to blend the two collections- Flying High and Sugar & Spice- the bright fun papers all worked so well together! And these photos of my beautiful little cousin sure helped bring this layout together!

If you head on over to the blog you'll be able to see a couple of close ups of the adorable embellies, and posts from more of the amazing design team. I'm so honoured to be on a team with these wonderful ladies (Zoe included), they are all lovely, encouraging and incredibly talented. I love how varied our styles are- there is so much inspiration on the blog and the products are just fantastic.

Until next time x

Cocoa Vanilla Studio Love Layouts x 2

This week I had these two layouts up on the CVS blog (http://cocoavanilla.com.au/blog/), one using the negative of a quick cut file I did up and the other using the cut out! Waste not, want not I say! There's also been lots of other fantastic projects up on the blog from other members of the design team this week so make sure you stop by to check them out.

Thanks for stopping by,
Until next time x

A super simple wedding card

It's been a quiet scrapbooking week here in the Griffin household, busy with work and social events! Today DH is a groomsman for a friend's wedding so I made a simple card with my Silhouette.

Until next time,
Belinda x

First Cocoa Vanilla Studio Layout!

A quick post today- my first design team post was up over on the Cocoa Vanilla Studio Blog
yesterday, I am so in love with the blue floral paper I have backed behind this large title (The Cut Shoppe cut file), so pretty! The entire Sugar and Spice collection is darling! The design team is scheduled to post almost every day this month so make sure you stop by regularly to check out all their amazing work.

Thanks for stopping by.
Until next time x

Mother and Daughter Layout

Just a quick share with a layout from the weekend (thought I better use up the negative of the heart cut file I used on another page- I hate wasteage!)- one of my favourite photos of my mum and I from my wedding.

Until next time x

Kraft+ Challenge

Back already to share another of this weekend's layouts- this one for the brand new challenge blog Kraft+ (http://kraftpluschallenges.blogspot.com.au/). I don't even remember the last time I used a Kraft base for a layout so this was a great challenge for me, stepping outside my comfort zone a little! This Kaisercraft kraft heart paper was so cute though! It came together quite quickly once I had painted the hearts, nice and simple!

Until next time x

Scrap Frenzy

So I had the night to myself last night and scrapped for hours, and today I continued- SIX layouts in 24 hours, that's a record for me!

The first was a nice quick layout, it came together easily with a bunch of American Crafts papers from a 'best of' pad I bought at Spotlight recently and a Silhouette cut file.

 

And since three of the layouts were DT work for Cocoa Vanilla Studio you'll have to wait to see those, but here's a sneak peek:

I am soooo in love with that blue floral paper! If you need some in your life too head to www.cocoavanilla.com.au

Until next time x

 

Sketchabilities Sketch #132

I love to have a go at a sketch challenge occassionally, they're great for mojo! I loved the below sketch challenge over at Sketchabilities (www.sketchabilities.blogspot.com) and created this layout:

Until next time x

Silhoutte Layout

Hi All,

Firstly I'm super excited, my first design team package for Cocoa Vanilla Studio has arrived and everything is even prettier in person! Make sure you head over to www.cocoavanilla.com.au and grab some for yourself, we'll be sharing our DT projects soon too so keep your eye out.

I have one other layout to share tonight too, a nice quick and easy one with a pretty Silhoutte heart cut file.

OUT FOR

PUBLICATION

Until next time x

Today's Layouts

Whilst I'm waiting on my Cocoa Vanilla Studio design team pack to arrive I decided to have a play with some other bits lying around my scrap room. This first layout started out completely different. Although one main part remained the same- I was determined to do a patterned paper dominated background since I realised almost all of my recent layouts have been based on white cardstock! I had laid everything out then cut the photo and realised it didn't suit the original layout, disaster! But I started from scratch, and although I wasn't quite convinced it was going to work, right at the last minute it seemed to all fall into place.

This second one was just a quick and easy layout with one of my favourite photos:

Until next time x

Exciting News- Cocoa Vanilla Studio Design Team

Hi All,

I am so incredibly excited to announce I have been selected as a member of the very first Design Team for fantastic new Aussie manufactuer Cocoa Vanilla Studio. Whilst I have been lucky enough to be on design teams in the past this is my first ever manufacturer team so I am honoured to be joining such a wonderfully talented bunch of ladies. I am absolutely loving Zoe's designs and cannot wait to get started with them; aren't her first two collections below just fabulous?!

  

You may have already seen these collections in your favourite online store (or if you're in a similar region to me you may have seen it at Make A Page in Kilmore, Vic!), but if not you can purchase directly through www.cocoavanilla.com.au.

You can check out the other wonderful ladies using the blog links below:

Amanda-Jayne Baldwin

Anna Komenda

Anna Kossakovskaya

Annelie Maddock

Marcia Dehn-Nix

Michelle Whorwood

Raquel Bowman

Sophie Sim-Lawrence

Sue Plumb

Tarrah McLean

 We can't wait to start sharing all the wonderful Cocoa Vanilla Studio products with you xx

Home Decor- Mini Bathroom Storage Jars

I love doing little projects for around my home. Hubby often leaves his ugly box of epsom salts lying around the bathroom so I decided it was time to make a prettier storage solution. I had a few spare minutes today and two spare little jars lying around so quickly sat down to pretty them up. One is of course housing the epsom salts and the other is holding cotton buds (another neccessity according to hubby); it makes my heart happy to see something prettier sitting in our main bathroom.

Until next time x

Scrapbooking Memories Honourable Mention

2014 resulted in my second entry into the Scrapbooking Memories Masters competition. Whilst winning is a dream for I'm sure many of us scrappers, the fact that I got an honourable mention was the best consollation prize! I was incredibly excited to see my layout whilst flicking through the magazine. To the other ladies who recieved honourable mentions, and especially to the Masters themselves, a huge congratulations. So many talented ladies in the scrapbook world.

Favourite 2014 Layout

Whilst looking for something in my craft room tonight I came accross this layout that was published last year in Scrapbooking Memories. I *think* it's probably my favourite layout from last year so thought I should share!

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Until next time x

Scrapping Imperfect Photos

If you're anything like me you tend to scrap the better photos, even though you have stacks of not-so-good phone photos that really capture the memories. The best photos, the ones on my DSLR, make for the best scrapbook pages. BUT scrapping is all about memory keeping, so this year it's my mission to scrap the most imporant moments, whether they be great photos or terrible ones.

I got started with two memories I was yet to scrap for lack of good photos: the first of New Years Eve on our cruise and the second of our first night in our very own home.

OUT FOR 

PUBLICATION

Until next time x

My wonderful grandparents

My grandparents are awesome, I can't even tell you. I'm very lucky to be 28 with both maternal grandparents still in my life, so I wanted to dedicate a page to them. I kept it simple, I really wanted the photo to be the focus.

Hope everyone's 2015 is off to a fantastic start.
Until next time x

First Post For 2015!

Am I the only one who cannot believe it is now 2015?! The older I get the more time seems to fly.

I spent most of the day scrapping today, here are two layouts to share for now. The first is with a lot of the Maggie Holmes Open Book collection embellishments, it's possibly my favourite collection ever. I just adore the flowers and frames. I'm actually considering stocking up on the flowers!

And the second is with a background cut from my Silhoutte, I'm so in love! With the machine that is, not my own scrapbook work ;)

Both are photos from our first cruise at the end of 2013, going into Jan 2014. I absolutely adore holidays and travelling, I love to go back and scrap them. Particularly when I have no immediate plans for another one.

Until next time x