SUNFILLED MUFFINS
200gr oranges peeled (you can include some peel if you choose but Mum doesn't)
1C sugar
.5C milk
1 large egg
50gr melted butter
1.5C flour
1 tsp baking powder
1tsp baking soda
.5C sultana or dates or walnuts or almonds (Mum uses almonds)
METHOD
Cut oranges into wedges and process with sugar until finely chopped. Add egg, milk, and btter and blend. Sift dry ingredients into a bowl. Add orange mixture and fruit/nuts. Mix LIGHTLY. [b]DO NOT OVERMIX[/b]
Bake at 200oC in lightly greased muffin tins for 12 - 15 minutes or 9 - 10 minutes for mini muffins. Leave in tins for a few minutes, then tip onto a rack to cool.
OPTIONAL
Dust with icing sugar or split and fill with cream.
Wednesday, 23 March 2011
Wednesday, 9 February 2011
Inspiration Wednesday with Francine
Welcome to Inspiration Wednesday- todays inspiration is of course to inspire you to create some lovely Valentines layouts for the partner in your life. This week Adrienne gave me some My Minds Eye- State of Play papers which were very lovey dovey in muted reds and pinks and come with a diecut sheet which makes it easy to embellish your page with matching embellies.
Here is the layout i created using this line
I have had a big diecut heart shape in my stash since i first started scrapbooking years ago so thought that i would drag that out to use on this layout of my husband. i traced round the shape onto one of the papers in the range since my red diecut was too bright for the papers. Lots of inking around all the distressed edges to give a more masculine feel as well. i used some calico and ruched it up abit with some plain swirly stick on ribbon to look more masculine as well.
i made an envelope out of my scraps to write all my journalling in so that stays private!! A great idea for layouts where you want to Add heartfelt journalling that only you can open and read. Of course my layout woudn't be complete with out some flowery embellishments somewhere so i added this prima vine rather than flowers.
Why not make a layout of your loved one? It's easy to forget the partners- since most of our pages tend to be focussed on our adorable children!
I hope that this will inspire you to have a go and i hope to see some amazing layouts in the gallery coming up to Valentines Day on the 14th February.
Francine
Products Used
State of the Heart- Accessory Sheet
Full of Love paper
Love Meter
Sweet Nothings
Prima Valentine Vine - Red
Calico
Ribbon
Prima Red Alphabet stickers
Here is the layout i created using this line
I have had a big diecut heart shape in my stash since i first started scrapbooking years ago so thought that i would drag that out to use on this layout of my husband. i traced round the shape onto one of the papers in the range since my red diecut was too bright for the papers. Lots of inking around all the distressed edges to give a more masculine feel as well. i used some calico and ruched it up abit with some plain swirly stick on ribbon to look more masculine as well.
i made an envelope out of my scraps to write all my journalling in so that stays private!! A great idea for layouts where you want to Add heartfelt journalling that only you can open and read. Of course my layout woudn't be complete with out some flowery embellishments somewhere so i added this prima vine rather than flowers.
Why not make a layout of your loved one? It's easy to forget the partners- since most of our pages tend to be focussed on our adorable children!
I hope that this will inspire you to have a go and i hope to see some amazing layouts in the gallery coming up to Valentines Day on the 14th February.
Francine
Products Used
State of the Heart- Accessory Sheet
Full of Love paper
Love Meter
Sweet Nothings
Prima Valentine Vine - Red
Calico
Ribbon
Prima Red Alphabet stickers
Monday, 7 February 2011
In the Spotlight
It's time to explain how the "Spotlight Patch" will work.
Anyone who enters ALL THREE CHALLENGES during the month (i.e. the monthly sketch challenge posted on the first Saturday of the month, and the 2 fortnightly challenges posted on the 1st and 15th of the month) will be eligible to be chosen for the SPOTLIGHT!
I will be choosing the person who will be in the spotlight each month. I will contact that person with a list of "get to know you" type questions. The answers to those questions, along with the layouts/OTPs that the person created for the 3 challenges, will then be featured on our site, on the blog, and in the newsletter.
In addition, I will be asking the lucky person to choose a sketch and to create a layout based on the sketch. This sketch, and the layout, will be posted around the middle of the following month as a "Weekend Challenge" (there will be no RAK for this one, it's just for fun).
I hope that all sounds good, and has inspired you to enter ALL of our challenges each month so that you are in to win!
We would love to see as many of you as possible "in the spotlight" this year. It's a great way to build up your confidence, try some new things, get your work noticed, inspire others, and most of all, have FUN!
The first person to be in the "Spotlight Patch" will be announced on or around the 6th of March.
Stay Tuned
Hannah
Anyone who enters ALL THREE CHALLENGES during the month (i.e. the monthly sketch challenge posted on the first Saturday of the month, and the 2 fortnightly challenges posted on the 1st and 15th of the month) will be eligible to be chosen for the SPOTLIGHT!
I will be choosing the person who will be in the spotlight each month. I will contact that person with a list of "get to know you" type questions. The answers to those questions, along with the layouts/OTPs that the person created for the 3 challenges, will then be featured on our site, on the blog, and in the newsletter.
In addition, I will be asking the lucky person to choose a sketch and to create a layout based on the sketch. This sketch, and the layout, will be posted around the middle of the following month as a "Weekend Challenge" (there will be no RAK for this one, it's just for fun).
I hope that all sounds good, and has inspired you to enter ALL of our challenges each month so that you are in to win!
We would love to see as many of you as possible "in the spotlight" this year. It's a great way to build up your confidence, try some new things, get your work noticed, inspire others, and most of all, have FUN!
The first person to be in the "Spotlight Patch" will be announced on or around the 6th of March.
Stay Tuned
Hannah
Saturday, 5 February 2011
February Sketch Challenge - Handmade with Love
Hi Ladies,
Welcome back to the challenges on the forum.
On the first Saturday of the month there will be a sketch challenge put up by one of the design team members. To be in the draw for the RAk and a chance to be the Designer in the Spotlight you need to enter all 3 challenges for the month. YOu have till the end of the month to upload your creations here to be in to win....
This months sketch is a Pagemaps one from October 2010 but thought that since its Valentines Day soon and the month of love that this sketch with all its hearts would be perfect... If you haven't checked out Pagemaps yet please visit their site on www.pagemaps.com ......... they have monthly sketches for 12 by 12 and double layouts and 8 by 11 sketches too.
With out further ado here is the sketch for this month... remember to keep in theme for this month- handmade with love...
And here is my version of this sketch- with sewing - a miracle for me- it really is handmade with love for me to attempt sewing!!
look forward to seeing your creations
Francine
Welcome back to the challenges on the forum.
On the first Saturday of the month there will be a sketch challenge put up by one of the design team members. To be in the draw for the RAk and a chance to be the Designer in the Spotlight you need to enter all 3 challenges for the month. YOu have till the end of the month to upload your creations here to be in to win....
This months sketch is a Pagemaps one from October 2010 but thought that since its Valentines Day soon and the month of love that this sketch with all its hearts would be perfect... If you haven't checked out Pagemaps yet please visit their site on www.pagemaps.com ......... they have monthly sketches for 12 by 12 and double layouts and 8 by 11 sketches too.
With out further ado here is the sketch for this month... remember to keep in theme for this month- handmade with love...
And here is my version of this sketch- with sewing - a miracle for me- it really is handmade with love for me to attempt sewing!!
look forward to seeing your creationsFrancine
Wednesday, 2 February 2011
Wednesday Inspiration with Robbi
Well Hello Ladies welcome to our new and exciting Inspiration for 2011
firstly we have for you a couple from the Basic Grey - Hopscotch Line
This 1st sample is a very simple layout for you and could be adapted to turn on its side and have
4 photos going longways down the page, the good thing with a simple layout like this is that they look good as they are or you can keep going and "Robbi" them as you will see in the 2nd sample....
and here is the "Robbi-ed" Layout
Goodies used to create these layouts:-
Basic Grey - Hopscotch - Sidewalk Chalk
Basic Grey - Hopscotch - Suede Brown Medium Cardstock
Basic Grey - Wheat Cardstock
Websters Pages - Wonderfall - Trim Pack
Tim Holtz - Ornate Plates
Prima - Mini Roses - Fuschia Pink
Prima - Fairytale Roses - French White
Prima - Blossom Branches - Walnut
Prima - SIIP - Cream
Prima - Crystals/Pearls Platinum
7 Gypsies - 97% Complete Tags - Paddington
Tim Holtz - Hitch Fasteners
Prima - Jewel Box Princess Flower 531669
Prima - Tea Roses - Latte 537487
Misc - Lace, Chain, buttons, ribbon, metal butterfly, ribbed cardboard, sepia ink
I hope these 2 layouts have given you some inspiration and just remember create layouts that reflect you and the photo-(s) you are using, sometimes overdoing a layout just because you can doesn't make it a good layout, sometimes the right photo and papers are enough, the minimalistic look is always clean and tidy and not too much for the eye to take in......
Thanks for looking
Robbi
firstly we have for you a couple from the Basic Grey - Hopscotch Line
This 1st sample is a very simple layout for you and could be adapted to turn on its side and have
4 photos going longways down the page, the good thing with a simple layout like this is that they look good as they are or you can keep going and "Robbi" them as you will see in the 2nd sample....
and here is the "Robbi-ed" Layout
Goodies used to create these layouts:-
Basic Grey - Hopscotch - Sidewalk Chalk
Basic Grey - Hopscotch - Suede Brown Medium Cardstock
Basic Grey - Wheat Cardstock
Websters Pages - Wonderfall - Trim Pack
Tim Holtz - Ornate Plates
Prima - Mini Roses - Fuschia Pink
Prima - Fairytale Roses - French White
Prima - Blossom Branches - Walnut
Prima - SIIP - Cream
Prima - Crystals/Pearls Platinum
7 Gypsies - 97% Complete Tags - Paddington
Tim Holtz - Hitch Fasteners
Prima - Jewel Box Princess Flower 531669
Prima - Tea Roses - Latte 537487
Misc - Lace, Chain, buttons, ribbon, metal butterfly, ribbed cardboard, sepia ink
I hope these 2 layouts have given you some inspiration and just remember create layouts that reflect you and the photo-(s) you are using, sometimes overdoing a layout just because you can doesn't make it a good layout, sometimes the right photo and papers are enough, the minimalistic look is always clean and tidy and not too much for the eye to take in......
Thanks for looking
Robbi
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Fortnightly Challenge - Ending 14th February
Well as promised we have changed the challenges for you this year, and our very first THEME is HANDMADE WITH LOVE, as February is Valentines we thought we would do something "lovey dovey". All the challenges this month will have something to do with this theme, but with a twist as there will be different elements to that challenge.
My challenge for you is a RECEIPE CHALLENGE, create a layout using pastel shades / hearts / twill or sewing / one photo / making your own embellishment.
Both Robbi and I have used the same range of papers from Basic Grey - the brand new HOPSKOTCH
Robbi has made her own tags as well as a TIM HOLTZ Flower.... I just love that FLOWER which Robbi has created, its just fabulous
Goodies Used were:-
BG Hopscotch - Jump Rope
BG Hopscotch - Potsy
Prima - Songbird Vine Pink - 539054
Misc - Lace, metals, button, ribbon
Hearts - 2 x metal hearts
Sewing - down edges
1 x Photo - Miss Emma
Handmade Embellies - Tags and Tim Holtz Flower
and here is my take on the challenge,
Goodies used
Bazzill Pinecone
Kick the Can PP
Skipping PP
Passing Notes
Hopskotch Ribbon Doillies
Pink Paislee Expressions Alpha Stickers - Ocean
[Basic Grey Pink Alpha stickers
Green Tara Brown / Taupe Flower 4cm
I created a little envelope using the diecut sheet from the Teresa Collins Noel range - I traced it onto the Basic Grey paper and then cut it out, as well as cutting some of the hearts from the Passing Notes PP, popped on a tag and a flower and there you go, your own handmade embellishment.
Upload your layout by the 14th February in the new gallery.
Remember you need to enter both fortnightly challenges for the month to be in to WIN the RAK from the shop.
HAPPY SCRAPPING
My challenge for you is a RECEIPE CHALLENGE, create a layout using pastel shades / hearts / twill or sewing / one photo / making your own embellishment.
Both Robbi and I have used the same range of papers from Basic Grey - the brand new HOPSKOTCH
Robbi has made her own tags as well as a TIM HOLTZ Flower.... I just love that FLOWER which Robbi has created, its just fabulous
Goodies Used were:-
BG Hopscotch - Jump Rope
BG Hopscotch - Potsy
Prima - Songbird Vine Pink - 539054
Misc - Lace, metals, button, ribbon
Hearts - 2 x metal hearts
Sewing - down edges
1 x Photo - Miss Emma
Handmade Embellies - Tags and Tim Holtz Flower
and here is my take on the challenge,
Goodies used
Bazzill Pinecone
Kick the Can PP
Skipping PP
Passing Notes
Hopskotch Ribbon Doillies
Pink Paislee Expressions Alpha Stickers - Ocean
[Basic Grey Pink Alpha stickers
Green Tara Brown / Taupe Flower 4cm
I created a little envelope using the diecut sheet from the Teresa Collins Noel range - I traced it onto the Basic Grey paper and then cut it out, as well as cutting some of the hearts from the Passing Notes PP, popped on a tag and a flower and there you go, your own handmade embellishment.
Upload your layout by the 14th February in the new gallery.
Remember you need to enter both fortnightly challenges for the month to be in to WIN the RAK from the shop.
HAPPY SCRAPPING
Monday, 31 January 2011
Technique Tuesday Returns!!!
Hi Ladies and welcome back to the Scrappin Patch challenges for 2011. We have lots of new things happening this year that will hopefully inspire you to try some new techniques and challenges!
This year Technique Tuesday will be slightly different - it will run fortnightly in line with the fortnightly challenges and there will be 2 different aspects to the technique Tuesdays. Technique Tuesday will run along similiar lines as last year where one of the design team will share a technique for you to try. The following fortnight a design team member will be posting a step by step technique based layout for you to try - with full instructions for the whole layout. This way you will be able to see how to do the technique and create a layout using some new techniques. We hope that you will enjoy this new feature - any feedback is always welcome!
This week i wanted to show you how you can really add some dimension and interest to your page by adding accordion style paper ruching to your pages. Its a technique that i use alot on my pages to give interest and dimension and is really easy to do!
Firstly i cut strips of cardstock or paper about 3cm wide and then using my Martha Stewart lace punch i punch along one side. So it looks like this....
Then i fold about every third scallop piece back over like this...
Then using double sided tape i carefully place the pieces around the shape that i am using.
These are some examples of layouts where i have used this technique.
and using a circle shape
and a bracket shape
Give it a go and see how easy it is to give your pages a lift!
Happy Scrapping
Francine
This year Technique Tuesday will be slightly different - it will run fortnightly in line with the fortnightly challenges and there will be 2 different aspects to the technique Tuesdays. Technique Tuesday will run along similiar lines as last year where one of the design team will share a technique for you to try. The following fortnight a design team member will be posting a step by step technique based layout for you to try - with full instructions for the whole layout. This way you will be able to see how to do the technique and create a layout using some new techniques. We hope that you will enjoy this new feature - any feedback is always welcome!
This week i wanted to show you how you can really add some dimension and interest to your page by adding accordion style paper ruching to your pages. Its a technique that i use alot on my pages to give interest and dimension and is really easy to do!
Firstly i cut strips of cardstock or paper about 3cm wide and then using my Martha Stewart lace punch i punch along one side. So it looks like this....
Then i fold about every third scallop piece back over like this...
Then using double sided tape i carefully place the pieces around the shape that i am using.
These are some examples of layouts where i have used this technique.
and using a circle shape
and a bracket shape
Give it a go and see how easy it is to give your pages a lift!
Happy Scrapping
Francine
Wednesday, 15 December 2010
12 Day Shopping Challenge - FINAL
All the shopping is now done, and now you need to start thinking which items you will be using to create your layout...... you need to have at least 6 items on your page but you can use more of the 12 items listed.
So here is the final list :-
1 Journalling Sprouts / Note cards / Journalling spots
2 Lace / Tulle / Ribbon
3 Bo Bunny
4 Cardstock
5 Doillies
6 Mini Alpha Stickers
7 Chipboard
8 Prima
9 Brads
10 Transperancies
11 Die Cut Papers
12 Fancy Pants
When you upload your layout in the gallery please remember to list the items you have used and from which day.
The final BLOG winner of Day 12 of the Shopping is ...... LIANNE - congrats you have won a $10.00 Shopping Voucher....
Remember you have until January 15th to upload into the gallery to be in to win a LOVELY Prize. Hope you have had heaps of fun doing the SHOPPING CHALLENGE and I cannot wait to see the layouts in the gallery
So here is the final list :-
1 Journalling Sprouts / Note cards / Journalling spots
2 Lace / Tulle / Ribbon
3 Bo Bunny
4 Cardstock
5 Doillies
6 Mini Alpha Stickers
7 Chipboard
8 Prima
9 Brads
10 Transperancies
11 Die Cut Papers
12 Fancy Pants
When you upload your layout in the gallery please remember to list the items you have used and from which day.
The final BLOG winner of Day 12 of the Shopping is ...... LIANNE - congrats you have won a $10.00 Shopping Voucher....
Remember you have until January 15th to upload into the gallery to be in to win a LOVELY Prize. Hope you have had heaps of fun doing the SHOPPING CHALLENGE and I cannot wait to see the layouts in the gallery
Tuesday, 14 December 2010
12 Day Shopping Challenge - Day 12
Today is the last day I will be adding goodies to my trolley...... I've added a little FANCY PANTS in my cart today.....
Such a lovely range of papers, embellishments to choose from. Let us know what your favourite FANCY PANTS product / range is and why?
Now today we have a special on FANCY PANTS - all FANCY PANTS products are discounted by 25%.
. Please note there are no Reward Points allocated to discounted items.
When placing your orders on-line you will need to place the order as per usual and then on the PAYMENT INFORMATION page, before you click"CONTINUE" - there is a little box which says Do you have a promotional code or discount coupon? - it is in this box you need to add the code fancyp
Your Baskets must be CHOCKA BLOCK by now,.....
Day Eleven- BLOG Prize Winner is SANDRA . You have won a $10.00 SHOPPING VOUCHER 
Remember to leave a message here as well as on the Face Book Page & Forum to be in to win one of THREE daily prizes
Such a lovely range of papers, embellishments to choose from. Let us know what your favourite FANCY PANTS product / range is and why?
Now today we have a special on FANCY PANTS - all FANCY PANTS products are discounted by 25%.
. Please note there are no Reward Points allocated to discounted items.When placing your orders on-line you will need to place the order as per usual and then on the PAYMENT INFORMATION page, before you click"CONTINUE" - there is a little box which says Do you have a promotional code or discount coupon? - it is in this box you need to add the code fancyp
Your Baskets must be CHOCKA BLOCK by now,.....
Day Eleven- BLOG Prize Winner is SANDRA
. You have won a $10.00 SHOPPING VOUCHER Remember to leave a message here as well as on the Face Book Page & Forum to be in to win one of THREE daily prizes
Monday, 13 December 2010
12 Day Shopping Challenge - DAY 11
I've added some gorgeous diecut papers into my trolley today, I really love the look of the different diecut papers there are today......the ones from KI Memories - they are absolutely gorgeous in real life, there are many ranges to choose from, Bo Bunny, Girls Paperie, My Minds Eye, and Fancy Pants to name but a few....
so add some DIE CUT PAPERS into your cart today ladies....
Adrienne will let you know what range is on special today.....
WINNER DAY 10 is JOANNE...... you have won a $10.00 Shopping Voucher
Remember to leave a message here as well as on the Face Book Page & Forum to be in to win one of THREE daily prizes
so add some DIE CUT PAPERS into your cart today ladies....
Adrienne will let you know what range is on special today.....
WINNER DAY 10 is JOANNE......
you have won a $10.00 Shopping VoucherRemember to leave a message here as well as on the Face Book Page & Forum to be in to win one of THREE daily prizes
Saturday, 11 December 2010
12 day Shopping Challenge - Day 10
I love using transparencies on layouts, they just add that special touch, sometimes even the smallest little Transparency can just complete your layout, especially these ones from Hambly Studios, you can cut each little journalling spot out and then place it under a spray of flowers, just to add a little OOMPH to your layout.
So today your need to add some TRANSPARENCIES into your shopping cart.
There are quite a few ranges available, Fancy Pants have some gorgeous ones out, Teresa Collins, don't forget about the My Minds Eye ones
There is an extra special on the Transparencies today - 30% everything
that has the word TRANSPARENCY in it. When placing your orders on-line you will need to place the order as per usual and then on the PAYMENT INFORMATION page, before you click"CONTINUE" - there is a little box which says Do you have a promotional code or discount coupon? - it is in this box you need to add the code transparency
BLOG WINNER DAY 9 is....VICKI PARKER - you have won a $10.00 shopping voucher
Remember to leave a message here as well as on the Face Book Page & FORUM to be in to win one of THREE daily prizes
Please remember that the next ITEM to my shopping cart will be added on Monday 13th December.
So today your need to add some TRANSPARENCIES into your shopping cart.
There are quite a few ranges available, Fancy Pants have some gorgeous ones out, Teresa Collins, don't forget about the My Minds Eye ones
There is an extra special on the Transparencies today - 30% everything
that has the word TRANSPARENCY in it. When placing your orders on-line you will need to place the order as per usual and then on the PAYMENT INFORMATION page, before you click"CONTINUE" - there is a little box which says Do you have a promotional code or discount coupon? - it is in this box you need to add the code transparencyBLOG WINNER DAY 9 is....VICKI PARKER - you have won a $10.00 shopping voucher
Remember to leave a message here as well as on the Face Book Page & FORUM to be in to win one of THREE daily prizes
Please remember that the next ITEM to my shopping cart will be added on Monday 13th December.
Friday, 10 December 2010
12 Day Shopping Challenge - Day 9
In my cart today, are some gorgeous goodies, which have been around forever, and I certainly have been using quite alot of them lately, especially the gorgeous Fabric ones from Crate Paper.... and have you seen the all the GORGEOUS NEW BRADS in store..... ohhh they are just toooo cute especiall these ones.
Today you need to add some BRADS into your trolley......
We have an extra special on today, purchase $15.00 or more in the same range as special priced brads you purchase and we will add three sheets of cardstock and a pack of flowers FREE!!
If you type "Brads" in the search engine (or you can click on the link Brads) you will see all the brads which are on special today......
BLOG WINNER DAY 8 is. PEEWEE - you have won a $10.00 Shopping Voucher
Remember to leave a message here as well as on the Face Book Page & FORUM to be in to win one of THREE daily prizes
Today you need to add some BRADS into your trolley......
We have an extra special on today, purchase $15.00 or more in the same range as special priced brads you purchase and we will add three sheets of cardstock and a pack of flowers FREE!!
If you type "Brads" in the search engine (or you can click on the link Brads) you will see all the brads which are on special today......
BLOG WINNER DAY 8 is. PEEWEE - you have won a $10.00 Shopping Voucher
Remember to leave a message here as well as on the Face Book Page & FORUM to be in to win one of THREE daily prizes
Thursday, 9 December 2010
12 Day Shopping Challenge - Day 8
Today I'm going to give you some FREE RANGE.... from one of the most popular ranges in the scrapbooking industry........ today in my shopping cart is the best ever product.......
PRIMA - Prima has such a wide range of products, Alpha's, rubons, Bling, Papers, Laced, Ribbons, Canvas, Felt words, Gems, Chipboard Stickers, and of course the best ever - FLOWERS, everything is just GORGEOUS.....
25% of all PRIMA PRODUCTS
WINNER DAY 7 is ......RusticDiva - you have won a $10 Shopping Voucher to spend in the shop, please contact Adrienne to claim your VOUCHER
Remember to leave a message here as well as on the Face Book Page & Forum to be in to win one of THREE daily prizes
PRIMA - Prima has such a wide range of products, Alpha's, rubons, Bling, Papers, Laced, Ribbons, Canvas, Felt words, Gems, Chipboard Stickers, and of course the best ever - FLOWERS, everything is just GORGEOUS.....
25% of all PRIMA PRODUCTS
WINNER DAY 7 is ......RusticDiva - you have won a
$10 Shopping Voucher to spend in the shop, please contact Adrienne to claim your VOUCHERRemember to leave a message here as well as on the Face Book Page & Forum to be in to win one of THREE daily prizes
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