My Digi Life

CT LOs for Creative Victorian Designs using new kit - Fond Memories!

2012-02-10T21:32:00.002Z

DGN!

This is an absolute stunner of a kit! Love it! You can find it at Netta's store HERE!

TFL!

Bernie x

Art Journal Caravan 2012 - February Adventure Quest

2012-02-10T18:33:00.001Z

This quest really threw me at first, but something just cameto me today! In my head I saw the changing of myself from when I started lastyear's Caravan, not knowing where my art would go - or how, LOL! - into what ishappening now with me creating pieces I really love and some other peopleactually like too!! The dark is the old me - possessing potential but notknowing what to do with it, and the bright colours represent the me now!! Ithink this may be one of those pages that I love now but am not as keen onfurther down the track, but am going to stick with it anyway, LOL!!! TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: B/G papers: ViVa Artistry: Tea Gardens and Muse;

Splats of coloured paint & flower: ViVa Artistry: SpringGarden, Vincent's Room & Muse;

Mask: ViVa Artistry: On My Desk;

Face: ViVa Artistry: Tag from Generations;

Numbers: ViVa Artistry: Gearhead;

Ink/paint splats: Dawn INskip: Innocence, Bits n Bobs;Magical Reality Designs: Schoolkid; Suddenly Artistic; Tangie Baxter: GessoSplatter & She Journals; Creative Victorian Designs: Gypsy Magic Gesso;Gesso & Dots: Tangie Baxter: Parcels 3 & 4;

Texture: Shadowhouse Creations: Chaos 2: Flickr Freebie;

Sun rays: KimB: Sunshiney Day;

Dragon: Tangie Baxter AJC 2012 stash:

Camel: Tangie Baxter with tree: Suddenly Artistic

Font: Griffin

CT LO for Aimee Harrison Design Studio using new mini kit - Age of Innocence!

2012-02-09T14:54:00.000Z

Gorgeous new mini kit - such lovely colours and patterns!!

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: Age of Innocence by Aimee Harrison Design Studiosavailable HERE!

CT LO for ViVa Artistry using new kit - Gearhead!

2012-02-09T12:01:00.000Z

DD2 was determined to make a big snowman when we got snowthis past w/e!!!
Loved blending loads of stuff for that b/g...this is a great kit to play with!!!

You can find it HERE at The Digichick!!

TFL!

Bernie x

CT LO for Aimee Harrison Design Studios using new collab with SKrapper Digitals & Snips and Snails - Everlasting!

2012-02-08T13:01:00.003Z

Our Great-Niece!
Beautiful collab. from these three talented Designers! What a combo!!
TFL!
Bernie x

Everlasting Collab by Aimee Harrison Design Studios,SKrapper Digitals & Snips and Snails available at The Digital ScrapbookingStudio HERE!

CT LO for Snickerdoodle Designs by Karen using Artist In Me!

2012-02-08T11:31:00.001Z

Take a look at this gorgeous kit - perfect for more traditional pages or more 'arty journally' ones like this!!!

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: The Artist In Me by Snickerdoodle Designs availableat The Digital Scrapbooking Studio HERE!

Art Journal Caravan 2012 - Page 5

2012-02-06T14:42:00.001Z

I think I was over-thinking this, LOL, andworrying that my mojo has gone walkabouts while I have this head cold...almostwalked away from the PSE again today, LOL, but then decided to simplify thingsand LOVE what came out of that!

It's a mystery for sure, rotfl!!!!

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: Camel, gesso and water droplets: Tangie Baxter withtree: Suddenly Artistic;

Texture b&w : Lost & Taken via Jessica Sprague;

Coloured textures: Chaos 2,3 & 7 by ShadowhouseCreations (Flickr freebies);

Fonts: Artistamp & Before the Rain.

SALE!!!

2012-02-03T15:59:00.002Z

Click the ad to go to the store :)

Bernie x

Hummie's World Themed Thursday Challenge

2012-02-03T14:54:00.002Z

made for a challenge at Hummie's World! To illustrate the word 'music'. Hopefully portrayed the right feeling for the words :)

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: Oil paint overlay: Nick's Scripts and Scraps;

Feathers: Creative Victorian Designs - Winter's Deep;

More feathers: Feli - Winter Romance;

Blue sky paper: Spicy Lily;

Face: free image from clipartpal by renijpeg;

font: Before the Rain

lots of blending here to get the sun's rays coming out andover the tree...FUN!!!

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: b/g papers, blended: Maguette Scrap Design (CHangeof Air); Tangie Baxter (By Magic Sampler); and 2 others I've lost the name of -will come back when I fnd it in my picasa!

Sun: KNC SCraps;

Rays: Bits n Bobs;

Lady: Far Far Hill blog freebie;

Font: Janda Apple Cobbler Solid.

If you'd like to see what's on offer at Hummie's World - all the friendliness and inspiration there, not to mention fantastic tutorials, just have a look HERE!!!!

CT LO for Feli Designs using new kit - My One and Only!

2012-02-03T08:33:00.002Z

...once removed actually, LOL!

Absolutely beautiful new kit from Feli - perfect for any kinda page!!

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: My One and Only by Feli Designs available here atScrappity Doo Dah

CT Los for ViVa Artistry using new kit - Libris!

2012-02-02T09:26:00.003Z

Gorgeous new kit from ViVa Artistry! You can find it HERE at The Digichick!

TFL!

Bernie x

CT LO for Feli Designs using A Lyrical Touch!

2012-01-30T15:30:00.002Z

My little Great-Niece!

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: A Lyrical Touch by Feli Designs available HERE!

LO for Meg, just for fun!

2012-01-29T16:48:00.000Z

Made for my Niece, Meg!
TFL!
Bernie x

Credits: Mostly Vale of Darkness (recoloured) by Creative Victorian Designs

& ray Fantasia by Bits n Bobs

Art Journal page - just for fun!

2012-01-28T23:47:00.001Z

Found this quote this evening after a really unpleasant exchange with people using offensive language on my niece's FB page.

I'm so cross that these 'names' are being used as terms of insult, and nobody else is willing to speak up and say these words are offensive. If nobody speaks up these words will become commonplace and accepted generally, and that would be just plain wrong!

So I was REALLY cross, LOL and frustrated as well...then I found these words and just knew that sleep was going to be late for me tonite, LOL!!!
TFL!
Bernie x

Credits: B/G paper: SherrieJD: The Haunted;
World: Tangie Baxter AJC supplies;
Hands: SherrieJD: Flotsam;
Stars: Creative Victorian Designs: First Noel;
also: Aveziur: Song of Spring;
clouds: Creative Victorian Designs: Inner Storm;
Font: Armalite Rifle

CT LOs for SjerrieJD using new kit Beyond Wonderland - Whole Enchilada!

2012-01-28T14:50:00.002Z

TFL!
Bernie x

Credits: Beyond Wonderland - Whole Enchilada By Sherriejd available at Scrapbookgraphics here! http://shop.scrapbookgraphics.com/Beyond-Wonderland-Whole-Enchilada.html

CT LO for Aimee Harrison Design Studios using new collab. with Digilicious Designs and Snips and Snails - Snowkissed!

2012-01-28T13:57:00.001Z

Our beautiful Great Niece on her First Birthday yesterday :)

You can find this gorgeous gorgeous collab HERE!

TFL!

Bernie x

CT LOs for Netta Riss using new kit - Whispers

2012-01-28T09:33:00.002Z

My DN!

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: Whispers by Netta Riss available herehttp://creativevictorian.com/boutique/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2019

Art Journal Caravan 2012 - Page 4

2012-01-28T09:10:00.000Z

This week's prompt really sparked my imagination!!

Although I don't really feel fear in regard to what I'm making now, andshowing in this incredibly supportive world, when it comes to showing my pagesto people, even family, IRL, I know that fear, LOL :) It's not that I needtheir approval or anything, it's more that they will feel nothing for thepage(s) that I love so much!!!

So that's what I went with! I wanted a more simple pagetoday, to try and make the 'creativity' more obvious...hhhmmm not sure that oneworked, LOL, by the number of layers I have in this page, but I'm happy withthe effect :)

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: B/G paper, tag & blended paper shapes:Valkyrie: A Pea Under the Mattress;

Waves blended: Merepoule: Crescend'eau add on;

Flowery splat: Suzanne P. Walker: Funky Formal;

Snowdrop: Creative Victorian Designs; Tis the Season;

Texture: Lost and Taken;

Butterfly: ViVa Artistry: Paul's Island

Camel: Tangie Baxter with tree by Suddenly Artistic;

Font: Stamp Act

CT LOs for Creative Victorian Designs using new kit Vale of Magic and mini kit Amazing!

2012-01-21T10:13:00.002Z

Absolutely stunning new kits here! you can find Vale of Magic HERE and Amazement HERE!
TFL!
Bernie x

Art Journal Caravan 2012 - Page 3

2012-01-21T08:31:00.000Z

Had fun trying to get an image in my head in order toillustrate this word!

Then saw some words something about talking to self beingthe soul having a conversation..ugh can't remember it exactly now, sorry!Anyways, that sent me off down a path looking at illustrating the soul, LOL,which led to a feeling of using light and dark...the soul enclosed.

Of course with the mind map still in my head as well, I justloved these words about thinking :)

So there it is! The inner workings (summarised andconsiderably shortened, LOL!!) of my mind!!!!

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: B/G paper - SO sorry, I can't track this down in mypicasa atm; if anyone knows, please let me know so I can properly credit;

Blended papers: Snickerdoodle Designs by Karen: Grungy WoodPaper 3 & Niks Scripts and Scraps Oil Paint overlay;

Splay@ J Barrette: Clouds overhead;

Dot Rub Ons (several used at various opacities and blendingmodes!) - Parcel 3: Tangie Baxter;

Camel: Tangie Baxter with tree by Suddenly Artistic;

Font: Harting

CT Lo for Snickerdoodle Designs using new collab with Aimee Harrison Design Studio and BooLand Designs - Have a Heart!

2012-01-14T10:29:00.000Z

DD2 in last year's snow...wishing for more this year!!
See LO below also!

Find the kit HERE!

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: Have a Heart collab by Aimee Harrison Design Studios, BooLand Designs & Snickerdoodle Designs available at The Studio here http://www.digitalscrapbookingstudio.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=315_316&products_id=10318&zenid=e11v92krvib4trk2n48vb2edh3

CT LO for Aimee Harrison Design Studios using new collab with BooLand Designs and Snickerdoodle Designs - Have a Heart!

2012-01-14T10:24:00.004Z

Gorgeous new collab. from these talented Designers!! You can find it HERE (bundle also available!) at The Digital Scrapbooking Studio!

TFL!

Bernie x

CT LOs for Creative Victorian Designs using new kit Vale of Mortals and new mini kit Wandering Around!

2012-01-13T19:21:00.000Z

Two stunning new kits from Creative Victorian Designs! You can find Vale of Mortals HERE and Wandering Around Mini kit HERE!
TFL!
Bernie x

Art Journal Caravan 2012 - Page 2

2012-01-13T11:38:00.001Z

Well, who'd have thought, LOL?!!!

When I saw this word as the prompt, I wondered what on earthI was going to do with that!! So I decided to try and illustrate the meaningrather than have the actual word on my page! These words seemed perfect forthis purpose, and off I set!

OMW! How much this page evolved! It started as somethingcompletely different!!

I'm honestly amazed at how what I'm making is changing (Ithought I'd found my 'thing' through last year's Caravan!) and how much I'mbeing stretched almost without realising it once I start a page!!

Have had a couple of hours of pure relaxation and joy in myown little world making this page, so thank you Tangie, from the bottom of myheart, for inspiring this in me!

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: B/G papers, blended: SherrieJD, C2C 2010 & 2011;

Lady: ViVa Artistry, Generations;

Accents (blended): Creative Victorian Designs Floral ImprintBrush 11;

2 x Oil Paint Overlays by Nik's Scripts and Scraps;

Texture: Kim Klassen, Light Paper 3;

Camel: Tangie Baxter, with Tree: Suddenly Artistic;

Font: Undecapped Vinyl

Art Journal Caravan 2012 - Page 1

2012-01-13T00:28:00.000Z

Well, LOL! Don't really have a clue where this page camefrom...I have fairly recently changed my thinking about a couple of things andhave tried to act accordingly...I just did it, without talking to anybody aboutit, and I think that's what this page is trying to say, LOL!

Going off alone (although my experience was in my mind, nota physical disappearing act, LOL!) and changing something, without anyoneseeing!!

And then, imagine me sitting here with a little wry smile onmy face at the naked lady with wings illustrating clandestine rotfl!!!! x

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: B/G papers and lady: SherrieJD, C2C2010 &Jetsam resp.;

B/G paper used for texture, fogs & glow: CreativeVictorian Designs, Vale of Darkness,

Texture: Creative Victorian Designs, Texture Overlay Sample1;

Camel: Tangie Baxter with Tree: Suddenly Artistic;

Font: AR Christy

CT LO for SherrieJD using newly re-released kit French Twist!

2012-01-07T13:38:00.000Z

DD1 is having a hard time getting motivated for her exams this month after having struggled with her injury since August. I wanted to try and inspire her through all the hard work and drudgery of revision and catching up,

to keep her hopes and dreams in sight!

This is one gorgeous kit and was perfect for what I wanted! You can find it HERE at SBG!

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: French Twist by SherrieJD available here http://shop.scrapbookgraphics.com/french-twist.html

CT LOs for Creative Victorian Designs using new kits Vale of Darkness and Nightshade (mini kit)

2012-01-07T10:10:00.000Z

Two beautiful new kits out from Creative Victorian Designs! Vale of Darkness is an absolute stunner - I LOVED using it to create this, my first real attempt at 'realistic fantasy'! Nightshade is a lovely mini kit perfect for so many kinds of pages! I loved these words and the kit had the perfect feel to it to illustrate them!
You can find Vale of Darkness HERE and Nightshade HERE!
TFL!
Bernie x

CT LO for ViVa Artistry using new kit - Count Your Blessings

2012-01-07T08:17:00.002Z

This is such a wonderful new kit - can see me using this year round!! You can find it HERE at The Digichick - there's a bundle off goodness available as well!!

The little silver angel dangly made me think of a guardian angel, and Amber has certainly been that for Antoinette since her injury, but also for all of us through these difficult times!

TFL!

Bernie x

CT LOs for Feli Designs using new kit - Kingdom of Ice!

2012-01-06T14:02:00.001Z

Stunning new kit from Feli Designs! You can find it HERE at DigiDesignResort!
TFL!
Bernie x

Art Journal Caravan 2012 - January Adventure Quest - Mind Map

2012-01-05T23:11:00.000Z

WEll, this is what happens when I let my mind wander randomly among thoughts of brains and what on earth goes on in there for me, rotfl!!!

I wanted to try and illustrate trying to actually find my brain, LOL, as in the 'real' me, amongst all the stress of legal dealings and schools and exams and other life 'stuff' that just gets in the way! However, this is what evolved when I started playing!!

I think the 'stuff' is in the darkness, and the patch of light over the head is the real, artistic, creative part of me that sometimes gets pushed down by the darkness, but other times shines out brighter because of the darkness...blimey that sounded a bit deep, LOL!!!!

I'm so pleased to have started this journey now!!
TFL!
Bernie x

Credits: Camel; blue b/g paper: Tangie Baxter;Camel's Tree: Spring by Suddenly Artistic;Texture: by elodie;More texture: Grungepaper 3 by Fudgegraphic;Blended b/g papers, blue paint splat, orange paint splat: Vincent's Room and Muse by ViVa Artistry;Face: Jetsam by SherridJDFont: DJB BLueprint

Art Journal Caravan 2011 - Page 53

2011-12-26T16:30:00.002Z

just liked the words, LOL! TFL! Bernie x Credits: B/g paper: One Fine Day by Studio Manu;grungy mask by Suddenly Artistic;Textures 4 & 10 by Lost & Taken via Jessica Sprague;Texture 4 by Elodie;Oil Paint overlay by Nik's Scripts and Scraps;Camel by Tangie Baxter;Font:Scorchflash

Art Journal Caravan 2011 - Page 52

2011-12-24T10:08:00.000Z

This is a follow really to my page the other day - Your silence will not save you - about people's attitudes...putting a more positive spin on things! If people could just get more involved in any way they can - even just talking; it doesn't have to mean big sweeping gestures! Just taking the time to actually listen and engage in conversation with someone...it can mean so much!TFL!Bernie xCredits: Feathered Friends by CreateWings DesignsCamel: Tangie Baxter;Font: Stamp Act

Art Journal Caravan 2011 - Page 51

2011-12-24T00:31:00.002Z

Thought these words were perfect for the theme and the time of year!TFL!Bernie xCredits: B/G paper: Silent Night by Booland Designs;Mary: Candlelight Carol by SKDesigns;Star: Believe by Scrappy Cocoa;Wise Men: Little Donkey by Ambowife Designs;Texture 123 by Kim Klassen;Font: Promises Broken Dream

CT LO for Creative Victorian Designs using new kit First Noel

2011-12-23T23:01:00.002Z

I asked Netta for a Nativity kit and she obliged! LOOK what a fantastic job she's done! This is one very special kit!TFL!Bernie x

Art Journal Caravan - Page 50

2011-12-23T22:06:00.002Z

I decided to go with the theme of review here, and ty to sum up a little of what I have discovered along the way with the Caravan! Looking back, I think some of my best pages were ones where either something had happened that inspired a feeling within me, or where the quote I found resonated because I had lived through something similar. So I chose these words for myself! TFL!Bernie x Credits: 4 b/g papers (blended)& Sparkle: Velvet Spice by Feli Designs & Lisete Scrap;Tree & snowflakes: Santastic Season by Feli Designs and Studio 4 Designworks;Texture: Texture 17 by Creative Victorian Designs;Star: Silent Night by Booland Designs;Lady (Mary): Candlelight Carol by SKDigitals;Camel: Tangie Baxter;Font: Pieces of Eight

Art Journal Caravan - Page 49

2011-12-21T18:34:00.000Z

Found these words, and it was just what I've been saying and thinking this past day or two, LOL! So HAD to go with them! TFL! Bernie x Credits: B/G papers (blended): Helly: Moulin Rouge and Star Cross’d (Collab with Creative Victorian Designs);Butterfly: Remember Always by Creative Victorian Designs;Camel: Tangie Baxter;Font: Kolkata Hotelroom

Art Journal Caravan - Page 48

2011-12-21T10:45:00.000Z

LOVED these words, and how my page just came together so easily!TFL!Bernie xCredits: 3x papers from Combobulated kit by Creative Victorian Designs (used in various blending modes/opacities);Flower: Floral Imprint Brushes by Creative Victorian Designs;Lady & text: Kallah by ViVa Artistry;Texture: She Loves You Yeah by Kim KlassenCamel: Tangie BaxterFont: Typewriter

CT LOs for A-Liya Designs using new kit - Winter Is Here!

2011-12-20T20:14:00.000Z

Beautiful kit! You can find it HERE at Scrappity-Doo-Dah!TFL!Bernie x

CT LOs for Aimee Harrison Design Studios using new kits Home for Christmas and Kitschy Christmas!

2011-12-20T19:11:00.000Z

Two absolutely stunning Christmas kits from Aimee here! AND they're on sale at the moment for silly money! You can find them HERE and HERE at The Digital Scrapbooking Studio!TFL!Bernie x

Art Journal Caravan - Page 47

2011-12-20T17:58:00.003Z

Several thoughts behind this one...over the past months, and all the worry we've had with DD1's knee and operations, physio etc etc it's become evident that mostly people don't like to talk about that kinda stuff very much...they may ask how things are going but then the conversation quickly moves on! Plus, I think seeing the things that are happening both here and around the world has been quite shocking, and yet no many people are capable of talking about what is perceived as politics, although really is not! And especially at this time of year, nobody is supposed to talk about sad things that are happening in case it breaks into the happiness that it seems almost compulsory for everyone to feel!! Honestly, I'm not a bah humbug type, LOL, and I do love Christmas - just not for all the froth and materialism and commercialism! I also like a good conversation IRL about things that matter and it is becoming harder and harder to find people who want to bother!! Yet it seems to me that no matter how much people try to NOT talk about anything, it won't stop bad things happening all around them, and one day these things may well affect them directly. Hopefully not, but at least I've had some tiny preparation for what has happened with DD1 and the stable owners treating her the way they have by being the more serious kinda person I probably am! Hope that doesn't come across as too nasty...I just worry for some people close to me who tend to think and act as though if they don't talk about a problem, and try to ignore it, then it doesn't actually exist! Sadly that won't always work!!
TFL!
Bernie x

Credits: Camel: Tangie Baxter
B/G Kim Klassen Textures: Paper Stained Light, Autumn Wonder & Natures Beauty;
Birds: Empty Nest by Snickerdoodle Designs by Karen;
W/A Delicious Moments by DSP Designers;
Grunge: True North by Aimee Harrison Design Studios (Girlboheme Studios);
Cracked texture by Elodie;
Oil paint overlay by Nik's Scripts & Scraps
Tree brush: Dreamwood by Elbereth-de-Lioncourt
Font: Serial Publication

Art Journal Caravan - Page 46

2011-12-20T08:03:00.002Z

Loved the starkness of this quote, and so my page echoes this I think :)
TFL!
Bernie x

Credits: B/G: 2 layers of Kim Klassen's texture 'Storm';
Bird: Winter Magic by Carola @ GoDoigital Scrapbooking;
Splat: So Studious collab by Aimee Harrison Design Studios (Girlboheme Studios) and Caged Bird;
Swirl: Wonder of Christmas by Studio Manu
Font: Requiem

CT LO for Creative Victorian Designs using new Mini kit - Frosted Christmas

2011-12-17T14:33:00.001Z

DD2

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: Frosted Christmas Mini kit by Creative Victorian Designs available here!

CT LOs for Creative Victorian Designs using new kit Tis the Season

2011-12-17T14:31:00.001Z

DD2 bundled up against the cold!

TFL!
Bernie x

Tis the Season by Creative Victorian Designs available here http://creativevictorian.com/boutique/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=129&products_id=1994

CT LOs for Feli Designs using new collab. with LouCee Creations - A Christmas in Gold

2011-12-17T14:02:00.001Z

DD1 and DN! You can find A Christmas in Gold by Feli Designs and LouCee Creations available at Digiridoo Scraps HERE!

TFL!

Bernie x

CT LOs for Maguette Scrap Design using new kit En Attendant

2011-12-16T16:56:00.002Z

DD2 all dressed up at Christmas! You can find this lovely kit at ScrapBird HERE!

TFL!

Bernie x

Art Journal Caravan - Page 45

2011-12-11T20:03:00.001Z

I think the word cling usually has rather negative feelings attached to it, so I loved these words that give it a more positive spin!

This is one of my own pics of my Advent candles...I loved it so much as it was, I almost didn't texture it up, but when I added a second layer of texture, I loved the effect!

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: Camel: Tangie Baxter;

Texture: Kim Klassen (123);

Smoke brush: Creative Victorian Designs

Font: Willing Race

Journal Your Christmas 2011 - 5th and 6th December

2011-12-10T20:17:00.001Z

About our Advent calendar and lessons learned from past years!
TFL!
Bernie x

Art Journal Caravan 2011 - Page 44

2011-12-10T08:57:00.000Z

After the few months we have had with DD1 after her injury, sometimes waking up each morning with such a feeling of dread, I thought this quote was so true!

Things are on the up now injury wise and school-wise as well, (after DD1's new school wanting us to provide copies of her appt. card each time she gopes to physio and hydrotherapy because her attendance figures are not as high as the Government targets would wish for! The system does not allow for children to have any serious illness or injury - so more fighting for us against this insult!) but there is still a long way to go - DD will prob have her second operation to reconsruct her anterior cruciate ligament around February next year - IF the knee is more freely moving and flexible backwards and in straightening. Thanks for all the good wishes and Prayers - it means so much to us all xoxo

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: Camel: Tangie Baxter;

B/G Paper & web - Star Cross'd kit by Helly & Creative Victorian Designs;

overlay, splat & wire: Antisocial Distortions CU Freak Show;

Lady: Moulin Rouge by Helly;

Red card in b/g: SherrieJD, The Haunted;

Font: Artistamp

Journal Your Christmas Days 3 & 4 - Cards and Antoinette's Birthday!

2011-12-08T23:09:00.002Z

Antoinette has given me a whole new take on the theme of Christmas cards this year, for which I am very thankful! Another year of explaining how I will fail as I never get around to writing the cards I really should would just have been too much to bear, LOL :)

4th was Antoinette's 15th Birthday, so she got her own page here too!!!

TFL!
Bernie x

CT LO for ViVa Artistry using new kit - Tea Garden!

2011-12-08T17:06:00.002Z

GORgeous new kit from the ViVa gals! You can find it HERE at The Digichick!
TFL!
Bernie x

CT LO for Maguette Scrap Design using new collab kit with Le Petit Scrap - Waiting Christmas!

2011-12-06T05:49:00.004Z

Gorgeous kit this one, and so generous! You can find it HERE at Digiscrapbooking.ch!

TFL!
Bernie x

CT LO for Aimee Harrison Design Studios using new kit Lollipops and Gumdrops!

2011-12-05T04:49:00.001Z

DD2! You can find this scrummy kit at The Studio HERE!

TFL!
Bernie x

JYC 2011 - December 2nd - Weather

2011-12-03T20:35:00.001Z

Whether the weather be cold, or whether the weather be hot, we'll weather the weather, whatever the weather, whether we like it or not! Says it all really, LOL! I'd far rather have snow, as happened last year by this time, but can't do much about it not coming, LOL!

TFL!

Bernie x

JYC 2011 - December 1st - Manifesto

2011-12-03T17:45:00.004Z

(Template by Armina)

TFL!
Bernie x

CT LOs for Creative Victorian Designs using new kit Winter Bitten, and new minis Spiced Cider and Holiday Drama!

2011-12-03T11:58:00.004Z

All this gorgeousness is now in store for you!!!! Winter Bitten is a beautiful full kit, and Spiced Cider and Holiday Drama are minis...all are just perfect for scrapping the wonderful times over Advent and Christmas!
Yuo can find them all at Netta's store HERE!
TFL!
Bernie x

CT LOs for ViVa Artistry using new kits 12 Days and 8 Nights!

2011-12-02T14:42:00.003Z

Gorgeous kits detailing the 12 Days of Christmas, and the 8 Nights celebrated during Hanukkah - you can find them both at The Digichick HERE!

TFL!
Bernie x

CT LO for Aimee Harrison Design Studios using new collab kit with Digilicious Designs and Studio Berna - Winter Folk

2011-12-02T14:27:00.007Z

DD1 would like her hair coloured (temporary only as her school doesn't allow it!) over the Christmas holiday!

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: Winter Folk collab. by Aimee Harrison Design Studios, Digilicious Designs & Studio Berna available at The DigitalScrapbooking Studio HERE!

CT LO for Feli Designsusing new collab. with LouCee Creations - Winter Romance

2011-12-02T14:18:00.002Z

DD2 - all wrapped up!

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: Winter Romance by Feli Designs and LouCee Creations available HERE!

CT LO for Aimee Harrison Design Studios using new Monthly Mini Kit December's Turquoise

2011-11-25T17:18:00.001Z

DD1 and her bestie!

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: December's Turquoise Monthly Mini Kit by Aimee Harrison Design Studio available here

http://www.digitalscrapbookingstudio.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=13_243

CT LO for ViVa Artistry using new kit Heart of the Ocean!

2011-11-25T16:53:00.000Z

My home town - & DD1 a few years back now! - supposed to be birth place of the bathing machine!

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: Heart of the Ocean by ViVa Artistry available at The Digichick here http://www.thedigichick.com/shop/Heart-of-the-Ocean.html

CT LO for Feli Designs & Studio 4 Designworks using Santastic Season

2011-11-22T20:18:00.005Z

Gorgeous kit, just perfect for the upcoming season!

You can find it HERE at The Digital Scrapbooking Studio!

TFL!
Bernie x

Art Journal Caravan - Page 43

2011-11-20T12:47:00.002Z

Not sure how this one came about, LOL! Think I saw a landscape in the piece first with a face's features showing through, so enhanced the face, and added my camel, as if he's walking along a path there...think my subconscious thinking here was about how I'd like to *use* my art as well as just *make use* of it for pleasure....hmmmm! Well, it is what it is, but I like it anyways!!!

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: My PSE crashed before I'd noted down the credits, so, from memory, the b/g is from Tangie Baxter, the lady and ths shadow's face - SherrieJD (Jetsam kit); light rays from Bits n Bobs, grunge brushes: Spinky Dink Scraps; b/g paper blended - Le Peitit Scrap; Plaster texture from Elodie, and think that's about it :)

CT Los for Snickerdoodle Designs by Karen using new kit All Wrapped Up!

2011-11-16T21:59:00.004Z

GORGEOUS new kit from Karen! Now I do struggle with 'cute', but these little characters are SO easy to use, even for me, LOL! You can find this great kit - bundle available too! - at Digital Design Den Sbick!

TFL!
Bernie x

CT LOs for Maguette Scrap Design using new kit - Rustique

2011-11-16T15:02:00.001Z

DD2!! GORGEOUS new kit - you can find it at ScrapBird HERE!!

TFL!

Bernie x

Art Journal Caravan - Page 42

2011-11-13T18:26:00.001Z

here's mine...in my head was more that creeping kind of fear when situations are turning badly wrong and you realise it's all out of your control...but then that can turn into a positive to get you through these things, once you realise that, it's easier to accept things and then to cope with things....in my experience anyway...esp. recent ones with my DD1!

TFL!

Bernie x

Digi Dares Blog LO

2011-11-13T00:52:00.002Z

All about my DD1 and how our new dog helped her through a terrible time that is still ongoing, but not quite so terrible now :)

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: Staples: Royanna: Lucky Me;

All other stash: ViVa Artistry: Generations, Gidget's Beach, Misfit, Kallah, Vincent's Room, About Him, Brushes from DIY kit, & clip and mask from On My Desk by ViVa Artistry & Etc. by Danyale

Art Journal Caravan - Page 41

2011-11-12T15:38:00.004Z

LOVE this page! Not sure where it came from, or why this kinda scene was in my head, LOL, but that's the way it goes!!

TFL!
Bernie x

Credits: B/G papers: Snickerdoodle Designs by Karen Celestial paper, Creative Victorian Designs Inner Storm, Texture by Elodie & Nik's Scripts and Scraps, waves, splash and dolphin by Feli Designs - Sail to your Dreams, Scatter - Creative Victorian Designs, Sun - KNC Scraps, Framed texture by Lost and Taken from Jessica Sprague wave brushes - various - from Creative Victorian Designs.

Art Journal Caravan - Page 40

2011-11-12T13:46:00.002Z

well, I'm back and trying to catch up before Advent hits, LOL! Not sure my mojo is firing on all cylinders, but I want to move forward with this!!

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: Flower, one background paper, paint texture and clock all Maguette Scrap Design: So Happy & Passion kits;

Two other b/g papers - all blended - Charity kit for Japan from Digiscrapping.ch by MaChabine & EenasCreation

Child & squirrel: Dingbat font: Silhous Two

CT LOs for Creative Victorian Designs using new kit Gypsy Magic!

2011-11-11T23:05:00.001Z

This is the first in the new "Expressions" line of Creative Victorian kits. This line of kits will be perfect for both art journaling and regular layouts. Gorgeous!

TFL!

Bernie x

Crredits: Gypsy Magic by Creative Victorian Designs available here http://creativevictorian.com/boutique/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=129&products_id=1978

CT LOs for Aimee Harrison Design Studios using new collab kit with Snips and Snails Designs - Gather Together

2011-11-11T17:31:00.002Z

My sister always throws a party for Hallowe'en and does it with style!! My DN & my 2 DDs love it!

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: Gather Together by Aimee Harrison Design Studios and Snips and Snails Designs available at The Digital Scrapbooking Studio here http://www.digitalscrapbookingstudio.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13_243&products_id=9489

CT LOs for A-Liya using new kit Let's Smile Together

2011-11-10T11:33:00.001Z

My DD2 in 2009, on her way to a Christmas Eve steam train ride, with a visit from Santa!! She couldn't go last year as she was ill, and is really hoping she will stay well for this year!

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: Let's Smile Together by A-Liya http://www.scrappity-doo-dah.com/store/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=134

CT Los for A-Liya using new kit White Days

2011-11-10T10:34:00.001Z

Gorgeous kit from A-Liya - you can find it HERE!

TFL!

Bernie x

CT LO for SherrieJD using new collab with Studio 58 - Reflections

2011-11-05T11:32:00.001Z

GORGEOUS new collab! You can find it at Scrapbookgraphics HERE!

TFL!
Bernie x

CT LOs for Netta Riss using new kits Festive and Glorious (minikit)

2011-11-04T19:20:00.003Z

More stunning kits from Netta Riss!! Find them HERE and HERE!

TFL!
Bernie x

CT LOs for Aimee Harrison Design Studios using new collab kit with Linda Cumberland and Paper Capers Designs - Handbag Essentials

2011-11-04T19:14:00.004Z

GORGEOUS new collab kit at The Digital Scrapbooking Studio - and it's even on sale atm!!!

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: Handbag Essentials by Aimee Harrison, Linda Cumberland and Paper Capers Designs available at the Digital Scrapbooking Studio here http://www.digitalscrapbookingstudio.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=13_243&products_id=9353&zenid=t5brhad2pgisam474p4kh8ea63

MORE wonderful Christmas kits from SherreJD!

2011-11-03T11:55:00.001Z

WHOLE STORE LINK AGAIN JUST IN CASE YOU MISSED IT BELOW!!!

TFL!
Bernie x

CT LOs for SherrieJD using various Christmas kits, all in store NOW!!

2011-11-03T11:49:00.002Z

Just LOOK at all the gorgeous Christmassy stash available to us now, LOL!

Here's the WHOLE STORE for you to ooh and ahh over!!!

TFL!
Bernie x

CT Los for Feli Designs using new collab with Lisete Scrap - Velvet Spice

2011-11-03T10:54:00.003Z

LOVED this beautiful kit - there's a bundle available to save you pennies too!
TFL!
Bernie x

Credits: Velvet Spice by Feli Designs and Lisete Scrap available at Digidesign Resort here http://www.digidesignresort.com/shop/designers-feli-designs-c-1_270/velvet-spice-pu-s4h-by-feli-designs-and-lisete-scrap-p-12597

CT LOs for Netta Riss Designs using new kit Spook!

2011-10-28T17:42:00.001+01:00

My sister & DD2 all dressed up, LOL!

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: Spook by Netta Riss available at Creative Victorian Designs here http://creativevictorian.com/boutique/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1970

CT LOs for ViVa Artistry using new kit Winter Solstice!

2011-10-28T15:11:00.002+01:00

How excited was I to see this kit?!! It's my first wintery kit of this year, and it's GORGEOUS!!!

You can find it HERE at ScrapMatters - it's even on sale at the moment!!!

TFL!
Bernie x

CT LOs for Maguette Scrap Design using new kit Tom!

2011-10-27T13:13:00.001+01:00

my Great-Nieces!

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: Tom by Maguette Scrap Designs available at ScrapBird here http://scrapbird.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=73_295&products_id=7561

CT LO for SherrieJD using new kit - The Haunted

2011-10-22T20:07:00.003+01:00

I'm not usually a Hallowe'eny person, LOL, but this kit is so different and inspiring, I had to create with it!! TFL!
Bernie x

Credits: The Haunted by SherrieJD available here http://shop.scrapbookgraphics.com/the-haunted.html

CT LO for JoeG Designs using My Little Prince

2011-10-22T20:02:00.002+01:00

Amber!!
TFL!
Bernie x
Credits: My Little Prince by JoeG Designs available here http://www.shabbypickledesigns.com/boutique/product.php?productid=20453&cat=0&page=1

CT LO for ViVa Artistry using new kit Found Art - A Boy Thing

2011-10-22T09:12:00.000+01:00

Fantastic boy kit here! But as I have 2 girls I took the opportunity to scrap these pics I took back in February, on a walk along Deal sea front! The weather was much as it is now - beautiful blue skies and sunshine but freezing cold!! Am really pleased I got to use these pics!!
TFL!
Bernie x

Credits: Found Art - A Boy Thing by ViVa Artistry available at ScrapMatters HERE!

AJC - Page 39

2011-09-16T22:58:00.000+01:00

Here's my page for this word...went with the theme rather than the actual word, as I loved these words so much! They conjured up such a strong picture in my mind!!

Think I must be a bit calmer...DD1 had her first physio since the op today and came straight home and started to weight bear on her leg that has been non-weight bearing for six weeks now...was very brave, as the muscles have weakened a lot, and it collapses quite quickly...she is one determined girl!

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: Camel: Tangie Baxter;

Lady: Tangie Baxter: She Journals;

Butterfly parts clipped to lady: Sherrie JD collab with Tangie Baxter - Fashion Bee;

Tree in b/g: Snickerdoodle Designs by Karen - Empty Nest;

Big twig: Weeds & Wildflowers: Garden Party;

Smaller 'dried stems': ViVa Artistry - Paul's Island;

Butterflies: JennCK: Butterfly Add-on & JBarrette: Clouds Overhead;

B/g is the following all blended:

Snickerdoodle Designs by Karen: Second Chances, Snow In Love, Grungy Wood & The Artist In Me; Nicks's Scripts & Scraps Oil Paint overlay; Texture by Elodie & stock photo from stock,xchng

Font: Gabiies handwritting (spelled like that!!)

AJC - Page 38

2011-09-11T15:31:00.001+01:00

I was sitting here creating with the 9/11 service on the TV next to me, and this is what I produced from the feelings that inspired in me.

It's one of my simpler pieces, LOL, but there's more going on than meets the eye! It's an oil paint b/g blended with a paper, and duplicated with different blending modes. Then I blended a stock photo of a face onto an appropriately shaped part of the oil paint design.

Of course my camel is in there too to help me create my 'masterpiece'!

Now I know what this looks like to me, but if you prefer to see an angel that's fine too!! Basically, on this day of all, it seemed fitting to have a piece that encourages us all to go forward in a positive way... TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: Camel: Tangie Baxter;

Oil Paint overlay: Nik's Scripts & Scraps;

b/g paper : Le Petit Scrap;

Orb clipped to calem with same paper: Cucciola Designs CU stash;

Face: Stock photo by Clutz from stock.xchng;

Font: Willing Race

AJC 2011

2011-09-04T16:13:00.002+01:00

Well, DD1 has had her first op and it went as well as it could...we have to wait and see if the badly torn cartilage will knit together again after the repair, as it was such a raggy tear. The surgeon only even attempted a repair as he knew she has to have another operation in a couple of months. otherwise he would just have chopped the torn piece off. He gives it a 25% chance of healing. If not, it will be removed when they next operate on the cruciate ligament. This will of course give her a higher chance of arthritis in her early 20s than if it repairs. Needless to say eveything is crossed, prayers are being offered and candles lit!

Again, everyone in London was SO kind, it really did help the situation.

I'd like to thank everyone on here who has left me such lovely comments, I've been sat here in tears reading them all on my various pages...you'll never know how much they have been appreciated.

Anyway, although I feel like making dark, brooding pages, LOL, I really told myself that I needed to make a calmer page, and I think I did it!!!

TFL and thanks so much for all your lovely comments!

Love,

Bernie x

Credits: Camel: Tangie Baxter;

Blue b/g paper: Spicy Lily;

Texture: Elodie;

B/G overlay: Celestial overlays by Snickerdoodle Designs by Karen;

All other stash: Cucciola Designs CU stash

Font: Aquarelle

AJC - Page 36

2011-08-28T16:05:00.002+01:00

I decided to go with some brightness to cheer us all up here, LOL, and in the light of what we've had happening, this quote seemed perfect.

We have been shown so much kindness by so many people - online friends, FB friends and friends of friends, and even complete strangers when we went to London last weeks for DD's pre-assessment. The coach driver, the minicab stand worker and driver, the lady on reception in the hospital, the Porter who wheeled us through the staff tunnels and took us in the staff lift to get us where we needed to be instead of turning us out into the rain to get to the other building, the Plaster room staff, the Consultants who seemed to have all the time in the world for us (a new experience!!), people in McDonald's afterwards who gave up their ground floor seats for us, seeing we couldn't get up or down stairs easily, nor with the wheelchair! The coach driver home and all the people queuing to get on the coach who let us go first with DD in the wheelchair! Honestly, it didn't stop all day!! Still can't quite believe it!! So this def needed to be a more positive page!

Thanks to everyone who has/is praying for DD and us, or who has sent good wishes......it really is so appreciated!

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: Ladies, & B/G paper: Far Far Hill Blog; wings: Tangie Baxter;

Dove, green & Yellow splats: A-Liya, Be Free & We Shall Be Happy This Summer;

Glitter splats: Bits n Bobs;

Frame: Inspired by Dominic Designs - Forever Mine Blog Train

Font: A Little Pot

AJC - Page 33 - Light

2011-08-20T23:38:00.001+01:00

This page DEF shows signs of the rubbish happening in my family's life atm!! But, as ever, there's my camel, and the few sparks of bright light to keep me going!! TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: Texture: Kim Klassen - Stained and Dreams;

Bordermasks: Lynette's PhotoArt;

Sparkles: Maguette Scrap Design - Blue Dream;

Flowers (used as lights): I Miss My Home Charity Collab for Japan;

Paper attached to camel and used in b/g: Maguette Scrap Design - Vide Grenier;

Textured paint used in b/g: Maguette Scrap Design - Be Happy;

Lights in b/g: Maguette Scrap Design - Change of Air;

Camel: Tangie Baxter;

Font: Scorchflash

CT LOs for Maguette Scrap Design using new kit Eleganza!

2011-08-18T23:03:00.002+01:00

GORGEOUS kit available at ScrapBird, HERE!!

TFL!

Bernie x

Preview maker available!

2011-08-16T19:38:00.000+01:00

contact: MaguetteScrapDesign@live.fr

CT LO for A-Liya using When I'll Meet You!

2011-08-15T13:09:00.002+01:00

Another beautiful kit from A-Liya! You can find it here at Dreamland Digital Designs

This is about my DD2 - we adopted a rescue dog in the holidays, and DD2 was quite nervous as she has been bitten 3 times by dogs at the stables we go to. She's gradually learned to trust and have fun with Amber though...we're so proud of her!

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: When I'll Meet You by A-Liya available here http://dreamlanddigitaldesigns.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_170

CT LO for Snickerdoodle Designs by Karen using new kit Imagination Station!

2011-08-14T23:34:00.003+01:00

Just like the kit! So Much Fun!!

You can find it HERE at Digital Design Den!
TFL!
Bernie x

AJC - Page 32 - Collect

2011-08-12T20:17:00.000+01:00

Having received some great advice from a friend the other day, this seemed a good quote to go with!

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: B/g paper, lady, creases & splats: ViVa Artistry - Innocence, Kallah & Muse kits;

Camel: Tangie Baxter;

Font: Griffin

CT LOs for Snickerdoodle Designs by Karen using new kit Inspiration Station!

2011-08-11T19:57:00.003+01:00

Great new kit from Snickerdoodle Designs by Karen - Inspiration Station! You can find it HERE at Digital Design Den!
TFL!

Bernie x

Art Journal Caravan - Page 32 - Organise

2011-08-09T19:28:00.000+01:00

Honestly, real life has been throwing so much stuff at me this past 2 weeks, I barely know which way is up! So this page kinda shows how I'm feeling...thought the lady looked a bit stunned, LOL, or spaced out perhaps, and the lady in the background is looking all serene on the outsde, but who knows what's going on underneath?! The masses of birds are my thoughts atm which seem to be flying around and are not much use to anyone, LOL!! Thankfully my mojo has returned a bit so I could get this page done - it's taken me almost all day thanks to that real life I was on about before, LOL, but it's done! And I like it!

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: Camel & White Gesso txture: Tangie Baxter;

ladies: Far Far hill Blog;

Birds: Caged Birds All Creatires Great & Small Charity Collab.;

B/G paper: Studio Gypsy Autumn Echo;

Plus one other b/g paper that I neglected to name in my pse and I can't now find in my Picassa! Will return & post when I've found it!

Font: Face Your Fears

CT LO for Feli Designs using new kit - Natural Beauty!

2011-08-04T15:33:00.002+01:00

Absolutely stunning new kit from Feli! You can find it HERE at Digiridoo Scraps!
TFL!
Bernie x

CT Los for Maguette Scrap Design using new kit Chut! It's a Secret!

2011-08-01T16:14:00.002+01:00

Beautiful new kit from Maguette Scrap Design! You can find it HERE at ScrapBird!

TFL!
Bernie x

Art Journal Caravan - Page 31 - Intensify

2011-07-23T10:17:00.003+01:00

OK, so had to with the theme of intensify, as I *really* wanted to use this quote!! So that theme was carried through the page with the rich colours and textures, and the feeling of emotion in the lady!

Hopefully!!

TFL!

Bernie x

Credits: White Gesso (used inverted - gorgeous effect, LOVE it!!), By Magic sampler paper & glitter, camel: Tangie Baxter;

Lady & coloured paper b/g: Far Far Hill Blog;

3 textures used, all from Kim Klassen: ArtJoy, DropCloth & SweetArt;

Font: Moonlight Shadow

CT LOs for Creative Victorian Designs using new kit - Inner Fire

2011-07-23T07:14:00.003+01:00

This is the most stunning kit I've seen for a long time, have to say! And it's jam packed full of stash! Quite unique in character, it's just wonderful to use, and versatile enough for any theme really! A companion kit to Inner Storm - another beautiful kit which is available with Inner Fire here at the CVD store!

TFL!
Bernie x