Saturday, March 2, 2013

Welcome Back .... Blog Giveaway .......


Oh... so this is what my blog looks like !!! .... I am so so sorry I haven't blogged for nearly 8 weeks now, guilty as charged **blush**.  So I have decided to make it up to you by having a blog RAK.  I am very generous with my giveaways (just ask the recipients of the last three) so all you have to do is become a Google Reader (I lost everybody when I switched from typepad to blogger) and leave me a comment at the end of this post.......

So what do you get I hear you ask.... well gorgeous products from these amazing manufacturers .....



On the home front, both Emma and Madison have returned to Calisthenics at Brighton.  They both have a natural ability to dance, and its just a pleasure watching them practice and perform.  Somehow, I have been coaxed back into dancing again, (after a 15 year break mind you), joining the Brighton Masters.  I think we do more laughing than anything else, and I have discovered muscles I didn't know I had over the last 3 weeks !!  Anyhow, if you are lucky, I will post some photos in the future.

Just before Christmas I was blessed enough to be invited up to the talented Belinda Spencer's farm in the Adelaide Hills for a visit and photo session.  The farm is absolutely gorgeous with the little deers and haystacks and was perfect for snapping a few photos of the girls.  Emma was having a "I really don't want to be in front of the camera again day" so unfortunately, I only really got this one photo of her that I was pleased with.



However, Madi was more than happy to be snapped and I got some amazing photos of her on that beautifully textured hay and backdrop.  So pleased the way these turned out.





Ok, so onto some shares that have gone up over at the Prima Blog, the first one from the Lifetime Collection.  Lifetime is one of those collections that is timeless and elegant, colored perfectly to match so many photos and themes...and the patterns are vintage, yet so funky!  It's such a gorgeous mix.



                          

This project is from the Ladybird Collection.  I kinda was a little freaked out with the colors (not a huge fan of orange), but creating this page was like a breath of fresh spring air. LadyBird will bring rays of sunshine to your projects. Created with bright happy colors, and clean graphics i found it so easy to work with.  Don't you just love that photo of Madison .... the little tulle skirt is from Collette Dinnigan's Range for kids over at Target.  I just fell in love with it.



                               

I thought I would leave my fav. layout till last.  This one was created with the newly released Lyric Collection.  I love the mix of peach, pink, white, and black; its so striking when everything is put together.  






 So thanks for making your way back over here guys, I am back in the full swing of creating now, and have lots to share over the coming year.

Don't forget to leave a comment when you join my Google readers (and remember - even if you already follow my blog) leave a comment as anybody can enter from international to local girls.  This RAK will be open for a week xo  


43 comments:

  1. Stunning LO's just adore them and Yes I am following your blog

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  2. Hi Steph! I became a follower when you switched to blogger a few months back. Love your projects and signature style, as always :) Thanks for the marvelous giveaway!

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  3. Hey Steph - great to see you back:) I have subbed to your blog with Feed Demon for years and I always know when you've updated:-) Beautiful pics of the girls and equally as beautiful new layouts...so much colour and gorgeous layering as always from you. Always look forward to your posts. Cheers!

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  4. I'm already an avid follower of your blog and your work!! I saw these beautiful jaw dropping creations on the Prima blog. Stunning job!! Your girls are just beautiful!!!

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  5. So great that you are back blogging. What a joy it is to see your gorgeous creations. These collections are showcased beautifully through your layouts. Thanks for sharing and inspiring. I have followed your work for a little while now and just love how to you layer and mix your elements together.

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  6. HI.. It is really wonderful to see your work again, I love your feminine style and soft colors and layers of embellies! I have been a fan and follower for ages!! I am just happy to see you back posting again.. and the photos are gorgeous.. what a contrast of the soft feminine dresses against the aged iron and stalky hay bales.. beautiful!

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  7. Good to see you back in blogging land Steph. I am a follower and always check out your posts as they come up. Layouts are beautiful as always

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  8. Stunning! Love your photographs set up, the old hay bail works a treat!!!
    Love your work! Beautiful! What else is there to say? Would love to win your giveaway! Cheers, Sandrine.

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  9. Я ваша поклонница, и очень рада видеть ваши прекрасные работы снова!

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  10. Love to see your blog, layouts and your beautiful photos. Your work is so very pretty.

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  11. Hi Steph....how wonderful you are back dancing again ... once again you have created jaw droppingly beautiful LOs .. the photos of the girls are stunning .. love the contrast of soft & feminine with rustic country.. hugz x ..

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  12. It's so nice to see you around in the blogging world again :) I hope you're doing well!
    The photos of your girls are so so gorgeous. Your girls just shine in that magical farm scenery. And I love the wonderful vintage feel that you gave to your photos.
    You have also done such amazing lay-outs. I could seriously look at your work for hours. There are so many lovely little details to look at.

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  13. These layouts are beautiful and so are your girls and the papers. We are slowly gearing up for our next retreat at Glentui in Canterbury. It is fun gathering up photos and papers to make into kits to take. Welcome back, I kept checking and here you are tonight!!!

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  14. one word as always...AWESOME! Your creativity is so inspiring Steph...even to just learn from...and you're a gorgeous lady to boot! See you sooooon, Pina x

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  15. I have been a follower of your gorgeous work for a long time! Such stunning creations...love them all!

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  16. Beautiful photos from your photo session. Of course, the subjects are beautiful, too! I love your layouts--they are always so gorgeous! What a wonderful prize package of manufacturers--whoever wins will be so lucky. I believe I am still a follower as I get notification when you post.

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  17. Hi, I'm a follower of your blog - not sure if I'm a "Google follower" or not, though..... Anyway, I wouldn't miss a single post because I adore your work!

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  18. Hi Stephanie, such a gorgeous photo's of your girls, and love the layouts , specially the doodled tea cups or however you did it :-) , I just became a follower on your blog and add a link to your giveaway at my blog. Thanks for a chance to win some awesome goodies !

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  19. Hi Steph, I'm already a follower of your blog, love love love your style and you totally rocked that Ladybird layout, gorgeous! Thanks so much for the blog rak chance too, have a wonderful day:)

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  20. Beautiful stunning photos of your girls Steph. A real treasure the one of Emma and Maddison at the farm. Fantastic layouts to melt over. Thank you for sharing.

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  21. You have been so missed Steph! I didn't realise 8 weeks had passed but I love that you are back on blogland; your latest layouts exude warmth and pleasure from your two adorable girls who are growing up so fast, I feel privileged just watching them grow. The chance to win some goodies from you would make my day, week and year!

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  22. Have followed for a long time now,i love the pics from the photo shoot,your layout as usual are very inspiring :)

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  23. I have just discovered your blog - after following scrapbooking links. love all your photos of your beautiful girls. ll your work is very inspirational. Thanks.

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  24. I do actually follow your blog & I have joined the site. It would be amazing to win a giveaway, of course! However, I have been admiring your makes from sb.com for a while now so came to get closer look. Fabulous pictures & how lucky are you to design & work with such amazing companies ?? Stunning. TFS
    Caroline :)

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  25. So glad to see you back. Really missed your inspiring layouts. Your latest designs are absolutely gorgeous I just love them all. Thanx for the chance to win a RAK your not only super talented but also very generous to your followers.

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  26. Beautiful photos & layouts as always, Steph

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  27. Steph, I really like the photos of your girls. The Adelaide Hills is a wonderful location/backdrop. Beautiful work as always.

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  28. Stunning photos and pages. I just signed up to follow by email. Love your blog!

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  29. Your creations are marvelous, and your girls are such beauties! I always enjoy seeing your creations and am glad you are back to blogging!

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  30. Steph, as always, your LO's are gorgeous! What a treat to view them. Even more beautiful, are your two girls! .....Patty

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  31. Hi Steph, I'm Dory from Spain (coccinelle1 on Two Peas). I was looking for some inspiration on the gallery and I fell in love with your LOs.....! They are gorgeous!!!! Thank you a lot for inspiring me....

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  32. Hi Steph, oh how I love those pictures your very talented! You are such a generous person always love seeing your work at the prima blog you do wonders with there papers and embellishments. Thank you for the chance to win. I will post on my blog (on my sidebar)about you AMAZING giveaway xox Amy :)

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  33. Beautiful pics!! Love your projects, they are stunning!!

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  34. No worries on taking an 8 week blogging vacation Lol, you are busy being a wonderful mom!!!! Love the pages of course, and your gals are adorable! I so admire you Steph! you are amazing!
    Hugs, miranda!

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  35. Love all your work Steph and follow your work all the time on FB.

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  36. You are totally forgiven for taking an 8 month blogging vacation Lol, you are busy being a wonderful mommy! Your gals are adorable! And the layouts SWOON! So love your work STeph, you are amazing!
    Hugs, Miranda

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  37. So happy to see you blogging again, Steph. And wow- your photos of your gorgeous girls are amazing. You are multi-talented~!! Amazing works, as always...

    xErin

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  38. Heard about you Steph from Lovely Linda only last night, so decided to see if I could find you on fb. Lucky I did, your work is amazing.

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  39. I've just found your blog and your designs are stunning! I definitely will be an avid follower but don't sweat time between posting....life is busy and other things like your beautiful girls take priority....I get that! Thanks for the design inspiration!

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  40. Your layouts are always so gorgeous, always with pretty photos, and these photos will be for always very big memories for you and your family. Thanks again for your Blog Rak.

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  41. Not sure if I'm too late to enter. As always LUV Ur work! The pics of the girls turned out gorgeous. Xx

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  42. Love your layouts Steph. I really admire the way you put them together. You are so talented. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful pages and for my chance to win your giveaway :)

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  43. The photos are gorgeous. I just happened upon your blog tonight... I just added you as a Friend. Thanks for the giveaway!

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