Collections Shappy Chic Eye Candy

I am running a monthly ATC Swap on one of the groups I am in.  The next theme is "Collections" Shabby Chic.  A good friend asked me the definition of the theme and I thought the best way was to put up some photos taken at 2009 ACTSA Stamp Camp in Canberra.  The amazing work belongs to Julie from Collections and is part of her display.

To me, Shabby Chic means fabric, lace, buttons, soft blues, soft pinks, soft browns, ivory, cream and feminine.

ACTSA Camp ATC's

Here are some of the ATC's I made for Canberra Stamp Camp. The theme was "Nostalgia". I really challenged myself and hand drew the 40 images for them. What an idiot I am. They are not all as nice as these two - my drawing still needs a lot of practice. And drawing 2 inches square is not easy. But if you are one of my stamping buddies in Australia, leave a comment and I will send you one of the 5 or 6 I have left over.

Collections Shadow Boxes

I loved making these boxes at the ACTSA Canberra Stamp Camp with Julie Van Oosten. I had to throw a few little extra embellishments on them, but we basically all made the same. They will be displayed on a book holder or similar once I can find the right one. For someone that has been stamping for 12 years, I don't have much finished art of my own. That's the beauty of this craft - sending off your agonised over pieces to a perfect stranger or internet friend.

Collections Journal - inside pages

Here are some of the pages from inside the journal book.

Collections Journal Book Project

Here is another great project we did last week at the ACTSA Stamp Camp. Thanks Julie, I really enjoyed this one and have made a few books/journals before off my own bat. You have now given me new skills to make more books in the future. Loved the chipboard - it's got to be one of my favourite products. These photos are off the front cover and the tiles.

ACTSA Canberra Stamp Camp

I had the most wonderful relaxing time last weekend in Canberra. It wasn't even cold. Thanks so much to my very special friends Grace, Michelle and Cheryll for inviting me to attend, for organising me and putting me up (or is that putting up with me?). I also want to thank the lovely Helen Brown for rooming with us at camp. You are such a wonderful person and it was great to get to know you a little bit. Thanks to my buddy Dianne, Lorelle and Lorraine for making me feel welcome at your table at camp.

To all the other friends that visited and took time out to catch up with me, thankyou. I value your friendship Kaeren, Bron and Raewyn. It was also great to catch up with Jacki, Raewyn's family, Lana Murray, Lorraine Fletcher and so many others and to get to know Nola.

Thank you to the ACTSA Committee for such a well organised and inspiring weekend. Last but certainly not least thank you to the wonderful Julie Van Oosten. You have encouraged me to create once again. Your down to earth attitude, your generosity and creativity is truly inspiring.

The class kits that you organised were right up my alley and allowed be to really enjoy just creating. In this post are the three cards we created.