Tracy Firth - a little about me

Yay feeling better

2009-05-10T20:28:00.004+10:00

So 7 days of antibiotics and I feel so much better. Still havnt got much time for scrapping - and missing it so much. As we are trying to get the house ready to put on the market. Tidying, painting, cutting down trees, cleaning cleaning, tiling etc etc etc. Its just never ending. I really hope that out next house doesnt need 'work' but then again we have really enjoyed getting this house to OUR home.

Anyway I got my Kats kits during the week for June and I must say I love them all. I have nearly finished 2 for May after being sick and all the sketches are done - just need to upload this one :-

And being Sunday and the last day to upload for Chippie Week 7 - Rachelles gorgeous "Creating the Metal Look" class I have just uploaded this layout. Yep Chris not that impressed but - It had to be done. Head on over to Scrappin Outback and check out the gallery - AMAZING work in there.

And another thing - HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all those gorgeous mothers out there - especially my mum and MIL. I spent my mothers day cleaning the stove - YEP fun fun fun.

Scrapping Outback Week 5

2009-05-02T18:15:00.000+10:00

Love Love Love this technique that Jules reintroduced me to. Resist technique.

Here is my example with a gorgeous picture of my Aunty and Uncle taken around 1950. I have been itching to use these prima flowers that I got from The Scrappin Kats. Yum Yum. And those Websters Pages are to die for.

Over being SICK

2009-04-28T21:42:00.004+10:00

Well its been 2 weeks and I am starting to feel better. Still coughing a bit but not feeling like I want to die any more.

I still havn't found my MOJO and have not scrapped very much at all lately.

I did have to do my weekly Scrapping Outback Chippie High entry so that I could get the next class.

Once again Miss Sandras class was fantastic and I did enjoy just sitting down for a play. Here is what I came up with for last weeks class (Week 5).

I am going to try to sit down and find my MOJO under the dust in this house tomorrow and see what I can come up with. I still have my DT stuff to do for Kats and Scrap Caps May cybercrop stuff - better find it soon or I will be sacked!!!

Scrapping Outback Chippie High School Week 2

2009-04-05T18:58:00.005+10:00

Jules fantastic class this week saw me complete this layout

Sheer Coverup was a class using vellum - which I havnt used for AGES. It was lots of fun.

This pic is of my gorgoeus friend Abby and her little darling Brooke the day after she was born.

Scrap Cap Easter Cyber crop this weekend

2009-04-04T18:54:00.001+10:00

This weekend is the Scrapbook Capital April Easter Cyber crop.

Here is my little Off The Page challenge

Paper Piecing using scraps, non scrap related item ,ribbon :

You have until Tuesday to upload your projects. Head on over to Scrap Cap and check out the other great challenges.

kats Stuff

2009-04-02T08:23:00.000+10:00

The 1st of the month is always great when the design team at Scrappin Kats get to upload their lattest creations. Love checking out everyone work.

Here is my first layout for Kats April Kits - this one using the gorgeous Sassafras Lass Kit 'Life is Beautiful'. Head on over to the Scrappin Kats shop to get yourself one of these awesome kits. If you upload your layout using the kit by the end of the month you could win a store voucher.

This photo is of my gorgeous hubby and his nephew. We dont get to see him much so this was a very precious day spent at the Melbourne Zoo in January.

Layout 2 is using the beautiful Arabella Basic Grey Kit. Simply divine. Kat just makes such NICE kits at a fantastic price.

This is a photo of my wonderful (yep really) Mother In Law with her prides and joy (her grandchildren).

Here is one of the April sketches over at Kats.

And another oneMy gorgeous galfriend Mels little man just adores Zoe. He wants to do everything she does and follows her like a little puppy so I just had to capture the moment.

Scrapping Outback Chippie High

2009-03-28T16:25:00.007+10:00

I have finished the first week of Chippie High at Scrapping Outback. Once again Sandra did not disapoint with this class. Lots of mess with glitter and embossing powder but lots of fun. With 40 students in 'school' there is bound to be plenty of inspiration in the gallery. Head on over and check it out.

Part 1 - Holographic titles

Part 2 of the class was Faux Opals.
I can't wait for WK 2.

Scrapbook Capital March Sketch Challenge

2009-03-27T11:15:00.000+10:00

Only a few days to go to get your March sketch challenge in for Scrapbook Capital. I loved this gorgeous PageMaps sketch and created this -

And a layout

2009-03-23T21:28:00.003+10:00

OK here is the layout for Lorrie for the 'fair'.

Hope you like it lovie. I LOVED creating with these new Kaiser Mumma Bushka papers - YUM YUM..

Well I am off to check out the Chipboard HighSchool competetion over at Scrapping Outback. The last Chipbaord School was so fantastic and I learnt so many great techniques that I simply had to join again. I have been so slack over their lately (SORRY SAN, RACH AND JULES I still love ya's). So head on over to the gallery to check out the gorgeous entries.

Mumma Bushka

2009-03-20T23:05:00.005+10:00

I received these papers and book from Lorrie from Scrapbook Capital. At first I wasnt sure what to do with them but I got my Babushka dolls out for Zoe to play with and started snapping away. Then I thought of a counting book for her - which she loves.

This little book will be heading to Lorrie for her 'fair' next weekend just as soon as I get the layout done that goes with it.

Finished Scrap Caps March CC before the deadline this month

2009-03-10T22:01:00.006+10:00

Ok I did it - I got all the challenges done this month.

Hetty's Challenge - I was so pleased with how this turned out. The challenge included using 2 photos (grandparents related) and distressing. I tore, inked and sanded and the Brown Coredinations cardstock I wet and then rubbed with my fingertips.

I just love these photos of Zoe when she was about 5 weeks old, meeting her great Nana Kearney (chris' nana) for the first time. These pics are so precious to us as Nan died not long after these photos.

I have used the gorgeous Websters pages papers (amongst my favs at the moment) - Bee Balm.

And here is the card I completed for Sharon's card challenge.

You should check out the other gorgeous entries in the March CC over at Scrapbook Capital.

I've been playing - and it was fun

2009-03-09T07:00:00.001+10:00

I received some gorgeous NEW My Minds Eye papers from The Scrappin Kats last week and they are OH so yummy. Here is a layout I did of my gorgeous girl and her 'adopted' nanny Jen (its been way to long since we caught up too). I just had to share it.I have also completed 2 more of the fantastic CJ comp layouts for Scrapbook Capital.

Round 6 - quotes

Using the yummy new Rusty Pickle Chocolate Covered Cherries papers. Quote is one of my absolute favs and also noted to be in Kathryns siggie (wink).

and Round 7 - Home Sweet Home

- thanks so much for the inspiration Lorrie. HUGS

2009-03-08T20:21:00.007+10:00

This weekend is the Scrap Capital march cybercrop. It is always so much fun chatting to these ladies on Friday night - even if we have earthquakes and cyclones circling our great country. Hugs to Lorrie after the fright of her life on Friday night with an earthquake in Victoria.

The challenges this month are fantastic - grandparents theme which is great because I have some photos I have wanted to scrap for ages.

My OTP challenge was to make a bookmark - cause all grandparents have soooo much time to read!!!! I have seen several of these all over the net. They are made with a recycled envelope and are so easy.

The cute little bird is stamped using a Kaiser stamp onto Shrink Plastic - which I havnet used for ages!!! It was fun.

I have also completed Julies gorgeous sketch. I incorporated Kylies pink and mauve challenge as the clever chickie is now over on the Design Team for The Scrap Pile (well done sweet). you know 2 birds with 1 stone and all that (hope thats OK).

Still have Hettys to finish - love distressing. And Sharons card challenge. Love these weekends - cause they really make me scrap.

1st day of Autumn

2009-03-01T20:12:00.006+10:00

So its the first day of Autumn, the first day of March and a really HOT one.

And my favourite time of the month as it's the day that the DT put up their gorgeous layouts at the Scrappin Kats site for the Kits and sketches.

Here are a couple of mine -

Cheeky Monkey KitMy {One} little WORD for 2009

And I LOVE these Calender kits that Kathryn is making up for every month this year. Febs includs the gorgeous Websters Love calender page. They really make you think about what you have done for the month too.

So go check out the site for all the beautiful work.

Scrap Cap stuff

2009-02-28T13:00:00.000+10:00

Here are a few layouts that I have done recently for Scrap Capital.

Lorrie sent me the new Airy Fairy papers from Kaiser. I am not all that happy with it but thats the way it goes sometimes I guess. I can't do butterflies due to what it significies as a Midwife at work so I didn't add any butterflies from the paper to the layout sorry!!

I also used the Scrpbook Capital Page Maps sketch for February to kill two birds with one stone.

And something I am happy with - I made this clock a while ago using the gorgeous Kaiser Spiro papers that Lorrie sent me.

This was round 2 of the Circle Journal challenge at Scrapbook capital. Once again using the Kaiser papers. This was a really important layout for me as it journals my journey as a midwife. Thanks Lorrie for making me do something I have been meaning to do for ever!

I promise I will pull my finger out and get more of the Circle Journal comp done soon.

And don't forget that next weekend is the March cybercrop at Scrapbook Capital - Grandparents theme.

HUGS

Mooloolaba for the weekend

2009-02-25T11:00:00.000+10:00

Last weekend we spent a lovely few days at Mooloolaba at Chris' works holiday units. It was about 150meters from our unit to the beach and was so lovely. Although it did rain a little bit it didn't stop us doing anything.

View from our unit.

We went to Eumundi Markets and Montville, Sunshine Plaza, the beach and fishing.

It was lovely to spend the weekend together.

Please Help

2009-02-15T11:16:00.002+10:00

Please go and visit Sares and donate one Scrapbook page to help rebuild the memories of all that have lost.

Catching Up

2009-02-14T17:16:00.022+10:00

So I warn you now this post is going to be a long one. I have so much to catch up on.

Today is Valentines day. I got the Packed to the Rafters CD and What happens in Vegas DVD (hinting for a while paid off). This is our 14th Valentines Day together – I cant believe it. Love you babe.
So last weekend saw the first ever Scrapping Kats cybercrop which I was lucky enough to host. The entries in the gallery are amazing – I love them all and will need lots of help picking a winner for the $25 voucher. Head on over to the site and have a look.

Here is a card that I made for Sharons card challenge at Scrapbook capital - go check out the gallery there and dont forget about the cybercrop challenge.

OK so here is an update on the last couple of months.

The girls and I flew to Melbourne on December 12th after Em finished school for the year.
Mum Em and I went to see Wicked the Musical which was awesome.

I did this layout of us heading out with the ScrappinKats January Au Chocolate Kit.

I caught up with my besties in Melbourne too. Liz is looking so taught, trim and terrific. I am so proud of her. She is looking happy again. Leanne is looking great as well. I missed seeing the kids though. I just can’t wait to move back home to spend more time with them. I got to meet the gorgeous gals from the Scapbook Capital form and the lovely Lorrie (owner). We had a lovely dinner and chatted for hours.
On the 21st December we had our Hutchinson Christmas Dinner. It was such a lovely day. My Sisters gorgeous little man, Henry, has grown so much. Rohan and Adeline, Mike and Amy, Ronelle and Dave, Chris and I, mum and dad, Em, Zoe and Henry and Chris’ and his girlfriend Linda had a lovely afternoon.

This layout was done with the gorgeous February ScrappinKats kit.

Here is a layout of my beautiful nephew, Henry. He is such a little man now and just LOVES gumpies car – climbing in and out of it all day – He definitely has Hutchinson blood in his veins.

Mum, Zo, Em and I went into Melbourne for the day to visit the Myer Chrissy windows and the Crown Christmas light show. While we were there we also went to the aquarium to see the gorgeous penguins. Christmas Eve was our wedding anniversary. I woke to gorgeous blue and purple Singapore Orchids.
I did this monochromatic layout to show them off -

We went back to the place we were married 5 years earlier – Ashcome Maze and had lunch on the deck and then walked around the gorgeous gardens drinking champagne. It was so lovely.
I did this gorgeous frame for the January cybercrop. I used the lovely basic Grey Bittersweet range.That evening we went to the local carols with mum and dad. We strolled around Cruden farm and had a lovely picnic.

Christmas morning was spent at mum and dads, opening Santa pressies. I was thoroughly spoilt by mum, dad and Chris with a new lens and camera bag. We had a yummy baked chrissy lunch - thanks mum -

and then we headed to the Firths for dinner - yummy lobster and prawns
and Boxing Day Christmas with Granny, Shane and Kip, Kerrie and Chris and us.

I took the girls away with mum and dad in the motor home to Port Fairy for a few days after Chrissy. It was so nice to walk along the beach and fly kites. Chris, Kerrie and Rohan and Addie joined us for New Years. The rain held off long enough for us to see the street parade, listen to the band and then get back to the motorhome for the fireworks. Here is a layout featuring Em and Ginger at the Port Fairy back beach along the Great Ocean Road. I have used the gorgeous February Scrappin Kats Kit.

We visited the Werribee Zoo and Mansion again. It was awesome. The African concert this time was all drum/percussion. Chris, Kerrie, Chris, the girls and I had a lovely picnic on the grass while the girls danced to the beat and Em made a drum.

I got to see my fabulous cousin Vanessa (and her hubby Terry) and her ratbag (but totally fantastic) boys Az and Jordan. Can you believe it I didn't take any photos!!!! I always love to see them and Em loves 'the cousins' - even if they do fight like cats and dogs.

On January 6th we went to Melbourne Zoo. We were fortunate to be able to take our gorgeous nephew Lachie for the day which was fantastic.
This layout is of Em in the Butterfly house at the Zoo using the gorgeous January Kit – from The Scrappin Kats.
And Zoe in the Butterfly enclosure.

This layout is using the Kaiser papers that I received from Lorrie and following Julie Heards beautiful sketch for the January CC.

We flew home mid January and I headed back to work. I also turned 35 YICKS!!!

On Australia day we went to a 1st Birthday Party for the super cute little Smishie (Hamish). The girls had a great time on the slippery dip water slide.

Here is a layout I did using the Kaiser Love Struck range that Lorrie sent me from Scrapbook Capital.

Zoe has started to swim all by herself. She swims under the water but hasn’t quite learnt to come up for a breath yet. It just looks so darn cute. She loves the pool and gets in any chance she can. Em started senior year at primary school I really can’t believe that my baby is almost in high school. So this year she is in Year 7 – she is enjoying it – I think the social side more than anything else.

On a serious note -
The devastating Victorian bushfires have claimed so many lives and homes. My heart goes out to them. Luckily my family have been safe so far. My grandparents are in Kilmore quite close to the fires but thankfully all is well at the moment. This is the worst natural disaster in Australian History. I just can’t believe that at one end of this gorgeous country there are bushfires and at the other end floods. Mother Nature hey!!! I love this photo circulating at the moment. It really shows the heart renching conditions that these firefighters and animals are going through.

I have had a few of my layouts accepted by Creative Papers so keep an eye out for them in coming issues.

Ok I think I have caught up - told you it was going to be a long one. If you got to the end of this post make sure you drop me a message so I know I didnt bore you to death. I will try to be a better blogger in future!!!!

HUGS

Our little tadpole - so cute

OH MY HAS IT BEEN THAT LONG

2009-02-03T06:28:00.006+10:00

I can't believe its been that long since I last posted. I have been to Victoria and back, had Chrissy and New Years a birthday and returned to work. Time flies as they say.
Just a quick note to let everyone know that this weekend there are two fantastic events happening in the scrappin world.
The Scrappin Kats are having there first ever cybercrop and chat night on Friday 6th Feb and Scrapbook Capital are having their Feb cybercrop. Because its Valentines month both of these crops are all about LOVE. Go check em out.
I promise that I will post some pics very soon.
HUGS to ALL

Blog Awards

2008-12-07T10:24:00.007+10:00

Well I was nominated by the delightful Hetty for this award -

The Rules are : 1. The winner may put the logo on their blog. 2. Put a link to the person who sent you the award. 3. Nominate 5 blogs. 4. Put links to their blogs. 5. Leave a message for your nominees. So I would like to nominate Kat from the scrappin kats, Kellie, Kylie (good to have you home buddy now you need to update your blog), Ames, and Kerrie and and to say thanks for your ongoing support and friendship

and I would also Love to add that I love Nicole, Anthea, Alyssa, Julie and Lorries blogs as well (and I know they have already been nominated).

Ribbon and Rub On Challenge

2008-12-05T18:01:00.005+10:00

Week 2 of Sharons Build It Up challenge over at Scrapbook Capital is to use Ribbon from week 1 and Rub Ons.

Here is my layout using the gorgeous Kaiser Waterberry patterned papers, a RW chipboard title, and some rub ons.

This one is Jules Christmas week 3 challenge over at Scrapping Outback. She reintroduced me to the wonderful Tim Holtz embossing resist technique and we had to make a self standing layout. It was heaps of fun.

These two layouts feature my gorgeous girl and her 'best friend' (my gorgeous girlfriends DD).

Also don't forget the Scrap Cap Cybercrop starting tonight. All things Christmas.

Christmas Card photos

2008-12-02T22:18:00.002+10:00

On the weekend I took the annual Christmas Card photos. Em was in her element but Zoe didnt want to play the game. Here are some photos from the day.

1st Day of December

2008-12-01T09:11:00.004+10:00

Well its the first of December - the first day of summer and more importantly the first day of the countdown to Christmas. And even more importantly the day when you get to see the new Kreative Kits and the New Kreative Team Kit from The ScrappinKats. This month the Kits are so gorgeous you just have to get them
click here to see the beautiful 'I {heart} you' kit
http://thescrappinkats.com.au.whsites.net/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=3323

the devine 'Peaches and Plums' kit
http://thescrappinkats.com.au.whsites.net/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=3322

and the scrumptious 'Magic of Christmas' Kit
http://thescrappinkats.com.au.whsites.net/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=3321

Remember they are fantastic value for just $6.00. Check out the gallery to see what the Kreative Team has come up with using these kits.

Here are a couple of mine
My gorgeous girl turned 12 last week and the 'Peaches and Plums' kit was perfect for this photo.

I love this fun photo of Zo and I taken when she was 10 months old. I used the 'I {heart} you' kit.

While you are at the store be sure to check out the New Kreative Team Kit for December. Retail Value of Kit in excess of $25.00. Kit contains: Step-by-Step Instructions to complete 4 projects, 1 x Basic Grey Wassail Element Stickers, 5 x Basic Grey Wassail Patterned Papers (French Hens, Winterberry, Cranberry Sauce, Greetings, Brandy Butter), 3 x Bazzill Cardstock (2 x Red, 1 x Green), 1 x Packet Kaiser Wish upon Rubons, 1 x Kaiser Red Rhinestones, 1 x Sheet of Transparency, 1 x Diecut Transparency Album (6 pages) plus diecut transparency shapes (stars, present, Merry Christmas word), .5m each of Ayres Red and Ivory 10mm Sheer Ribbon and Vandoros Stephanie Olive Ribbon, 3 x Cream 4cm Flowers, 3 x Olive Green 5cm Flowers, 5 x Red 6cm Flowers and 2 x Cream 7cm Flowers and 5cm Monogram letter "B" by House of Scrapbooking - FANTASTIC VALUE FOR ONLY $20.00. See it here http://thescrappinkats.com.au.whsites.net/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=3324

Project 1 for December Kreative Team Kit - Layout inspired by the fabulously talented Carole Janson. Go and check out the gallery to see some other projects using this awesome kit.
Make sure you also check out the fabulous sketches and the great Christmas Card Challenge (with a prize for the most Chrissy cards uploaded to the gallery before December 12th).So much to keep you busy over this festive season.

Scrapbook Capital Christmas Cyber Crop

2008-11-29T10:05:00.000+10:00

Well next weekend is the Scrapbook Capital Christmas Cybercrop. Can't wait to chat to all the girls and do the fantastic challenges. Make sure you check it out starting Next Friday December 5th- we also get to open out Secret Santa pressies yayyyyy!!!

Check out Julie's photo challenge to the Scrap cap members here - http://scrapbookcapital.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=1826
its a blast. She has set a dare to us to take some 'fun' chrissy photos. Will have a go over the weekend if the cherrubs behave.

Also check out Sharons awesome 'Build It Up' competition. http://scrapbookcapital.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=1815
The requirements/rules are
1. You must include the element for the current week in your layout or card AND the previous week's elements- i.e. week 1 - there will be 1 element, week 2 - there will be 2 elements and so on.2. You must create a greeting card or a 12 x 12 layout for each week3. entries need to be uploaded by the following Sunday at midnight.

This week the element was ribbon - here is my layout.

I am also working on an awesome Kaiser Sakora Kit that Lorrie sent me during the week - more soon.

Just 2 short weeks until I get to go and visit my family and friends in Melbourne. Can't wait. We haven't been 'home' for over 12 months so it should be fantastic. I get to shop with my mum, spend Chrissy with my family, spend time with my fabulous in laws (yes they truly are fabulous), spend New Years at Port Fairy, visit my bestie Liz, see my fav cousin Ness and her family and catch up with lots of friends I went to school with. I am also going to have a fantastic time meeting my cyber buddies from Scrapbook Capital when we go out for Chrissy drinkies. CANT WAIT!!! Bring It on.

Christmas Card Challenge

2008-11-28T09:07:00.000+10:00

Head on over to Scrappin Kats and check out the Christmas Card Challenge they are having. The person to upload the most Christmas Cards by 12th December will receive a prize. Here are a few that I have done.

Sneek Peaks

2008-11-24T20:59:00.002+10:00

Ok as promised here are the sneek peaks of the December Kreative Design Team Kit which I had the pleasure to design. It goes on sale on 1st December for the incredible price of just $20.00 ($25 worth of fantastic products). Check out The Scrappin Kats web site and also the new blog.

Ems Birthday

2008-11-23T11:46:00.000+10:00

So it was the Devine Miss Ems 12th birthday on Friday (I can't believe it either) and we took 5 girls to Movie World on Saturday. We were all stressing during the week with all the storms we were having and the forecast for more storms and rain on Saturday. All turned out well and we had a gorgeous warm day at Movieworld.

The sleep over also went very well with me up until 1am painting French nails and putting on mud face masks (and then getting up at 6 to go to work and leave Chris with 5 girls and a mess). Happy Birthday baby.

2008-11-15T13:58:00.002+10:00

Ok December is my turn to design the Kreative team Kit over at www.thescrappinkats.com.au. The Kit will feature some fantastic products, over $25.00 worth for just $20.00 and instructions to make at least 3 projects.
Check back soon for some Sneak Peaks and be sure to head over to 'the kats' website for fantastic products, awesome work by some gorgeous ladies, and some great scrappin chat.

Hints
think Christmas
its perfectly clear
snip snip snip
bang

2008-11-15T13:51:00.003+10:00

This weekend is the November Cybercrop over at Scrapbook Capital. The theme this month is Summer and here is my OTP project. For the instructions (and to see what the talented ladies at SC are up to) head on over to http://www.scrapbookcapital.com.au/

2008-11-14T12:01:00.001+10:00

I have just started submitting to mags again after overloading the stamping mags when I was ' a stamper'. So far I have had 2 layouts accepted for publication so I will see how it goes. Hopefully they will be in Scrapbooking Memories in the new year sometime.

Last weekend was the Scrapping Outback All things Sweet cybercrop which was great. 3 challenges - and one by one of my favourite scrappers (and a lovely person to boot) - Carole Janson.

Here is my take on her card challenge using various scraps.

2008-11-01T05:15:00.002+10:00

I have been busy creating for my first Design Team duties at The Scrappin Kats.

Here are a couple of layouts that I did using the gorgeous Kits from Kats for November.

Theres No Place Like home Kit using the gorgeous Basic Grey papers and A2Z sweet little chippie houses.
Heres the 'Beautiful' Kit using fancy Pants papers.

And the lovely 'Remember When' Kit. Which includes the Basic Grey papers. And A2Z Beautiful title.

If you love these kits like I do go on over to The Scrappin Kats website and get these kits for only $6.00. Upload the layout you create with the kit and you could win a $15.00 store voucher - how good is that.

New Design Team Position

2008-10-09T18:49:00.004+10:00

Woo Hoo - I just found out that I am on the Design Team for The Scrappin' Kats. These gals are just so lovely and I can't wait to start my 'Kat' DT duties. Here is my turquoise and yellow cardstock challenge for the Kats team. You could not use any patterned paper, just cardstock in those colors (very tricky for me), had to use 3 photos, only 2 types of embellishment and stitching.

Cybercrops

2008-10-09T14:47:00.003+10:00

Well its going to be a busy weekend. Not only do I have to attend a 3rd birthday (for a gorgoeus boy I might add) and work on sunday afternoon, 2 of my favourite sites are holding cybercrops.
Scrapbook Capital are holding there monthy cybercrop with the theme being Holidays/celebrations. Head on over on the weekend and check it out.

Also there is lots happening over at Scrapping Outback. Scrapping Outback is holding a 'cybercrop' this weekend to celebrate the graduation of the chipboard school students. Theme for the weekend is 'BEACH". There will be free projects, challenges, childrens projects, games, prizes and giveaways. PLUS you will be able to grab a bargain the Grab Some Chipboard Madness Sale. There will be spot specials on chipboard products including the cybercrop new release chipboard designs by Rachelle Minett. The spot specials will only be available for up to one hour at a time. If you submit more then one order over the weekend you will also receive free postage. Some products will be 50% OFF. Everyone is welcome. http://www.scrappingoutback.com.au/Huge prizes available all weekend from Rusty Pickle, Fiskars and HEAPS more Anyone for a game of BINGO.????
You do have to sign up for it as the lessons will be sent out to all participants in a PDF format so you can keep them for future reference.If you don't want to sign up you can still pop in and chat in the forum.So pop on over and put you name on the list and join us from 7.30pm tomorrow night (Friday 10th October)
There are some sneak peaks at Scrappingoutback, here.... http://www.scrappingoutback.com.au/messageboard/viewforum.php?f=22

Last week of Chippie school

2008-10-05T19:44:00.004+10:00

Ok so I have thoroughly enjoyed the Scrapping Outback Chipboard school. This week Ingvild Bolme taught us about Vintage Paper Edges and more crackle paint on chippie. I really loved doing this weeks class. This is the last class and 'graduation' is next week.

It is a picture of my mums Nana and Pop.

2008-09-20T20:06:00.002+10:00

So I have discovered a new lovely bunch of ladies to chat to. The Scrappin' Kats is a lovely place to chat (and of course shop) with some like minded scrap addicts. They have great monthly sketch challenges with prizes and Kathryn (owner) is lovely and so on the ball and willing to answer questions quickly and so friendly. Anyway go check it out. And below is a layout I conpleted for their sketch challenge. It features the beautiful, new, addition to our playgroup - Sweet baby Riley.

2008-09-11T19:58:00.002+10:00

My gorgeous, gorgeous friend Sharleen had her new, simply divine, little girl the other day and I was so thrilled, delighted, and overjoyed to help her to bring this little bundle into the world. Welcome Little Riley Grace into the world and congratulations to Sharls and Conan and my sweet little Elliott Rose (who is now a proud big sister). Thank you for letting me be a part of this fantastic moment. Here is the Canvas hanging that I made for the new arrival.

Lorrie your a Sweetheart

2008-09-08T14:43:00.006+10:00

I just went blog hopping and found that Lorrie tagged me for this award - how sweet.

She had this to say

TRACY- My newest DT member and a lady full of talent that bursting at the seems....

The rules for the award are - (1) The winner can put the logo on their blog. (2) Link the person you received your award from. (3) Nominate at least 7 other blogs. (4) Put links of those on yours. (5) Leave a message on the blogs of the girls or boys you’ve nominated.
Here are my 7:

Kylie - An amazing, gorgeous friend whose work just gets better and better - (this might give you the kick to get you blogging more often)

Nicole - Love this girls work - what she does with 'found' stuff and paint is awesome. This chick ROCKS.

Julie Hill - Super sweet scrapper who has so much to share and so much talent.

Sara - This lady has an amazing knack of making photography terms easy to understand.

Hetty Hall - An incredible scrapper who inspires many. Always happy to share and help.

Rachelle Minnett - WOW what can I see my idol!!!

Carole Janson - Love checking out this blog to see what Carole has been creating - Mind blowing. And her classes are incredible!!!

Lorrie - back at ya babe!!! check out her blog here

Chippie School at Scrapping Outback

2008-09-05T17:40:00.003+10:00

So I have starting chipboard School at Scrap Outback. It is an 8 week course on how to use different techniques and chipboard. We have some awesome tutors including Rachelle Minnett, Sandra Gerdes and Nicole Pomeroy. This week Nic got us being Messy with painted backgrounds, aluminium tape more paint and sanding. It was heaps of fun. Check out more pics here.

http://www.scrappingoutback.com.au/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=801&limit=recent

Botanical Gardens

2008-08-26T22:17:00.004+10:00

So I took Zo and the new camera to the Botanical Gardens today to have a play. Here are some pics. I LOVE this camera. So vibrant and clear. I love the Av priority mode, particularly love the way it copes with depth of field. No need to tweek anything in editing either.

New Camera

2008-08-25T21:00:00.001+10:00

So I went and got a new camera (thanks mum) - yep I know I love my Panasonic Lumix but its just well - not an SLR. I did want a Pentax K10 but found out they have been superseded so I (sorry WE) got a brand spanking new Pentax K20D. 14.6MP. YAYYYY It is soo cool!!!
Here are some pics I took today with it before the sun went down. By the way Em is looking after next doors animals!!!!

New Brushes

2008-08-22T11:43:00.000+10:00

I won some great Rhonna Farrer brushes at the ACP retreat from the Point, Shoot and Play gals (thanks heaps). Here is a photo I took of Zo at Olivias Fairy Party in August. I love this photo - she looks so free. I have used the brushes around the edge and some (aragwen) fairy wings downloaded from a link on the PSP website.

DT stuff

2008-08-19T22:49:00.000+10:00

Here is a recent layout I completed with the great Kaiser range of papers (Military and Grunge). It is for Scrapbook Capital. I have also used some gutter guard for a masculine touch!!!

Scrappin up a storm

2008-08-19T20:04:00.003+10:00

I scrapped on the weekend - YAY. I took part in Julie Hills scrapbook weekend at Scrapping Outback. She had three challenges - here is one of the ones I did

SC August cybercrop

2008-08-13T21:02:00.005+10:00

Here is a layout I did for Scrapbook Capitals august cybercrop - all about dad for upcoming Fathers Day. It is a sketch challenge by Julie Heard and you had to include 3 patterned papers, brads and 3 pics. I did a layout for Chris' album featuring him and his dad over the years. I like the layout.

ACP Retreat

2008-08-13T20:53:00.003+10:00

Last weekend we went to the ACP retreat at Maleny. It was awesome. The food was fantastic the views suburb and the friends and laughs just the best. I learnt so much in the Photograph course which was such great value for money for 3 sections. Basic photography, outdoor shoot and indoor/portrait shoot. We went out into the bush for some pics and Sara from Point Shoot and Play was so informative and friendly. Mel was also fantastic and took this great portrait for me. I don't usually like pics of myself but this ones not too bad. I used the Rhonna Farrer brushes that I won in the class (thanks gals). ACP now has a great Photographic Club on site so go check it out.

Kaiser car book for Scrap Cap

2008-08-07T21:07:00.000+10:00

Here is a gorgeous little Kaiser car book that I did for Scrapbook Capital. It is for my nephews 1st birthday in September (shhhhh don't tell)!! I have used Kaiser skull boi range of patterned paper.

The other is a cute Kaiser train book I did for a friends baby.

Christmas Layout

2008-07-27T06:11:00.005+10:00

Here is a layout I did for Scrapbook Capitals July Cyber Crop. Thanks Hetty for the challenge about scrapping a past Christmas photo. This is the earliest Christmas photo I have of myself, my brother and mum. I have made the large chrissy flower by cutting out several flowers from different PP (Basic Grey and Peppermint Twist ?Making Memories) and layering them using other flowers in between the layers.

Design Team for Scrapbook Capital

2008-07-21T15:06:00.004+10:00

Guess what? I have been selected to be on the Scrapbook Capital Design Team for OTP - YAYYYY. Here is the first DT creation for the cyber crop. Thanks for the opportunity Lorrie XXX

I tried Grunge

2008-07-17T19:02:00.004+10:00

So I had a go at Nics paint challenge on Scrapping Capitol. I used paint and a credit card for the background paper adding dots here and there and then used spray gold webbing paint over the top. I used coredinations paper to cover the heart and wings and then sanded and added spots of gold and purple Opals. The crown is also done with gold opals.

Daughters Layout

2008-07-17T14:17:00.002+10:00

Here is a layout I did of my gorgeous girls at Jens wedding a couple of years ago (gosh time flies). I have covered the chipboard flourish and hearts with double sided jac paper and then I lay lace over the top and sprinkled with pink ultra fine glitter. I removed the lace and sprinkled clear (white) ultra fine glitter over the top. It left a lace effect on the chipboard that I love.

Making Memories 5th Avenue Star Book

2008-07-15T13:36:00.005+10:00

Here is a star book that I completed for A Creative Place. I have used the Making Memories 5th Avenue range. It is The Story of My Life.

Sad News

2008-07-15T13:09:00.001+10:00

We lost our gorgeous little dog Po yesterday to a mammory tumour at 10 years old. She died peacefully out in the sun. Em is finding it hard to come to terms with it. We will miss you sweetie.

New Braces

2008-07-14T13:15:00.001+10:00

Em got her new braces a couple of weeks ago. She gets to choose the colors she wants on her posts every 4 weeks. This month she has hot pink and green. They look really good. I did this layout for Scrapbook Capital page maps competition.

Fancy Pants Chipboard book

2008-07-11T13:10:00.002+10:00

Here is a little Fancy Pants Chipboard book I have recently completed. It also has acetate pages, heaps of chipboard, rub ons, stickers and plenty of bling. I have used the Wild Saffron range to decorate. There are 18 pages so here are just a few. It is about Zoe 2nd year.

Cards for Scrapbook Capital

2008-06-30T15:42:00.000+10:00

Here are some of the cards that I completed for Scrapbook Capital Page Maps competition. It was good to make some cards for a change.

Gorgeous Boy

2008-06-25T22:40:00.000+10:00

This is a layout with my gorgeous nephew. I did this for the Scrapbook Capital Page Maps challenge (round 5). I then changed it into a canvas.

Scrap Cap Round 6

2008-06-25T22:22:00.000+10:00

This is my Round 6 layout for Scrapbook Capital Page Maps comp. This is my gorgeous inlaws on their wedding day. I have used K & Co Blue Awnings papers and embellishments.

SO June Sketch Challenge

2008-06-13T22:15:00.000+10:00

Here is my take on the SO sketch challenge. This is my gorgeous girl. Using Kaiser papers and lots of bling.

June Convention Scrapbooking Outback comp

2008-06-10T22:01:00.000+10:00

I entered the Scrapbooking Outback Convention Competition with this canvas. I was so looking forward to going to the convention to see my canvas on the stand but had to go to Sydney for the weekend at the last minute. It was great news when I found out that I had won the comp and received a fantastic bag of SO goodies. Thanks Alana.

Scrapbook Capital

2008-06-06T21:08:00.000+10:00

Here is a layout I did for a Scrapbook Capital challenge

I also had to complete a card for the challenge as well.

My BABY turns TWO

2008-05-30T21:22:00.000+10:00

How can that be that my little girl is two already. I just can't believe where the time has gone.

2008-05-27T06:21:00.000+10:00

Here is another of our wedding photos I have scrapped - I love the way Vanessa took these pictures. I have used a Creative Imaginations Transparancy (loving transparancies at the moment). Lots of bling on this one too. This layout for A Creative Place Design Team.

Mothers Day

2008-05-11T21:00:00.000+10:00

Happy Mothers Day to all. I had the best Mothers Day ever as I got to spend it with my mum after 12 years of living in a different state. We went to a High Tea at the Ipswich club which was lovely and then took some photos in the garden of our house (whilst the boys completed out pergola which looks awesome I must say).

Bestie

2008-05-01T21:28:00.000+10:00

I did this layout recently for the May sketch challenge for Scrapbooking Outback. It is of my gorgeous friend Heathers High Tea party that we had for her birthday last year. By the way I won the comp YAY!!

Things I love about you

2008-04-30T15:36:00.000+10:00

So we had a little photo shoot last weeked and I then did this layout. I love the bright citrus colors.

CHRISTMAS

2007-12-28T08:30:00.000+10:00

Merry Christmas everyone (I know a bit late). We had a lovely day yesterday. Mum and Dad drove up from Melbourne to spend a few days with us and see the girls on Christmas day. We had a beautiful Christmas Lunch at Jennie and Michaels with Kylie, Olivia and Scott. It was such a special day.

Em turns 11

2007-11-22T11:08:00.000+10:00

Its my 'baby's' birthday today. My god I can't believe that she is 11.

New Stuff

2007-09-11T10:22:00.000+10:00

I have been having a 'play'. Here is some of my recent 'stuff'.

2007-09-04T19:51:00.000+10:00

Yesterday Kylie, Jennie and I took a trip to Toowoomba for a scrap crawl. We hit our first scrap shop at 10am at Gatton and then headed into Toowoomba. Our final stop was at Highfields and I must say it is the cutest little shop set amongst a set of old 'school' like demountables with a coffee/chocolate shop were we had the best lunch, a patchwork shop, framers, herb/gift shop and scrapbook shop. We took some lovely photos of the girls in a gorgeous old pear tree that was in full bloom.

RNA

2007-09-04T19:04:00.000+10:00

I got my RNA entry back with my awesome ribbon. Check out A Creative Place blog on Friday 7th September to see the layout in further detail and read how I created the layout.

RNA layout

2007-07-22T20:45:00.000+10:00

This is my layout for the RNA -

Tracy Firth

2007-03-29T16:41:00.000+10:00

Hello there thank you for visiting. I thought I would create my own place on the web to put some of my art onto. I am a mother to two gorgeous girls - one 10 years and the other 8 months. I am a midwife who is about to go back to work after a year off. I have a wonderful husband who supports my creative addiction.

I began scrapbooking many years ago, and prior to scrapbooking dabbled in various crafts including jewellery making, quilting and patchwork. I was heavily into rubber stamping. Scrapbooking is my way to record my childrens childhood memories. They will have photographs, stories, personal letters and special momentos about them. This craft allows me to let my daughters know how I feel about them and how much I love them. Scrapbooking is my way of life.

Scrapbooking encompasses all my favourite things - photography, journalling, color, texture, creation, friendships, family and shopping.