tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84989384210975915342024-03-14T01:57:38.877-07:00Alex HughesAlex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07307536122898279393noreply@blogger.comBlogger417125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498938421097591534.post-69946671791210963222014-12-27T00:01:00.001-08:002014-12-27T00:01:36.610-08:00Rustic, Shabby Chic Jewelry for my Etsy storeTaking advantage of the Christmas break to make some jewelry goodies for my Etsy store. I love the brooches made from bits & bobs. I love to put them on my bags, scarves, cardigans etc. Click over on the side there to see what is on offer.<br />
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Getting some stamping and sticking done at my craft desk ready for Christmas. It's just 7 short weeks away.</div>
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<br />Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07307536122898279393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498938421097591534.post-85568530276499806342014-03-02T18:44:00.003-08:002014-03-02T18:44:40.436-08:00Etsy Absence and Busily CreatingI have AGAIN been absent from here for a little while. But I feel I finally have my crafting mojo back and have been busy creating again. So I have a little collection happening for my Etsy store to be posted on there soon. Here is a sneak peek getting ready for the next holiday season:<br />
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Keep you eyes out for the store update with the link over to the right.Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07307536122898279393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498938421097591534.post-36868248000303689752014-01-12T03:28:00.001-08:002014-01-12T03:28:11.730-08:00Back to Normal and Fun TagsWell I am so glad that today my house went back to normal. The Christmas decorations are packed away for another year and while I LOVE them being out over the season............come January I just can't wait to get my house back to normal again.<br />
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And today I did a little bit of crafting too. Productive day all around I say!!<br />
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These will make their way to <a href="http://www.cakeandplate.com.au/">Cake & Plate</a> to sell, just some cute little tags to add to pressies.<br />
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First paper crafting project of 2014 is my yearly calendars for my family. One each for my Mum and my Mum-In-Law. I have missed doing these the last couple of years (and haven't I heard about it!! hee hee).<br />
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Love that they are a $2 calendar that comes together super quick just using scraps and leftovers.<br />
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Inspired by Amy Tangerine's Day Books, this class teaches you how to put together a unique, fun and interactive mini book that can be used for any purpose.<br />
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Come along to Cake & Plate and join in some crafty fun. You can find details here: <a href="http://bookwhen.com/cakeandplate">http://bookwhen.com/cakeandplate</a> and book your spot. Would love to see you there.<br />
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<br />Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07307536122898279393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498938421097591534.post-29720131186305139852013-10-25T01:59:00.001-07:002013-10-25T01:59:18.661-07:00Salt Dough Tags - A Bit of FunI have always wanted to play around with salt dough to make tags. Here is my very first attempt:<br />
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While not exactly as I would like, I do think they look kinda cool. I think I will experiment with some recipes and different techniques though. Love playing with different crafts. How about you?Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07307536122898279393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498938421097591534.post-4910065405755262312013-08-13T04:55:00.000-07:002013-08-13T04:55:17.125-07:00Close to My Heart - I Love YouOoooo how I love a parcel from the Postie. Today I was very excited to receive my Close to My Heart Kit. Such yummy products inside to create with. <br />
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And here is my very first CTMH card. Using the sweet, sweet <a href="http://alexhughescraft.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=7146&CatalogID=2066">Chantilly Papers</a> and <a href="http://alexhughescraft.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6573&CatalogID=2102">Sparkles Flourishes</a> along with the <a href="http://alexhughescraft.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=7490&CatalogID=2084">Dotted Love stamp</a>.<br />
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Hmmm, now who should I send it to???Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07307536122898279393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498938421097591534.post-49459173931354980612013-08-02T05:31:00.001-07:002013-08-02T05:46:06.026-07:00Tap Tap...HelloHello, is there anybody out there!??!?!<br />
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Where have I been?? Well those of you that know me well know that I have disappeared from the crafting world for a while to set up a dream of mine.......my own store. With a very dear friend I have had the opportunity to realise a dream and run our own store focusing on Cake Decorating, Party Planning, Desserts and Retail. You can find some information here:<br />
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But while I disappeared for a little while I am still in love with crafting and wanted to share with you that I have joined the company <span style="color: #e06666;">CLOSE TO MY HEART</span>. I have loved the look of this company for a long long time and wanted the opportunity to create with their products. AND NOW they have only just launched in Australia and I was ecstatic to sign up. Now I am waiting on my demonstrator kit that will include their fabulous catalogue and goodies to play with. But in the meantime you can do what I have been doing, perusing it online. Check out my new website:<br />
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You can check out Idea Books, see the Stamp of the Month and most importantly shop here (gotta love shopping right?). You can even join up with me if you like. Go and have a look around and if you have any questions please contact me at scrapalley@gmail.com<br />
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Can't wait to get my new products and get started. Yes, that means new crafting eye candy here on my blog. So sorry for the MIA period, but get ready for some fun crafting in the next few weeks. <br />
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You all know I love to package a pretty present, no matter how small the gift! <br />
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Would love to see you there, I think there is just one space left so if you want to join us call the store first thing in the morning. Class starts at 10.30am.<br />
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<br />Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07307536122898279393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498938421097591534.post-44749748140045396062013-01-30T01:45:00.000-08:002013-01-30T01:45:01.374-08:00Embossed Ceramic Card ClassWant to look at the class for Catchy Crafts next week???<br />
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I found a tutorial for this technique online somewhere a while ago and I really love how it turns out. It is a fun technique which makes your cardstock look like embossed ceramic. A bit of dry embossing, a bit of paint, a bit of embossing powder ................and a whole lot of fun!!<br />
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Come and join us next Monday 4th February at 10.30am. Call the store to book.<br />
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<br />Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07307536122898279393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498938421097591534.post-55698119889641318552013-01-28T01:09:00.002-08:002013-01-28T01:09:38.095-08:00Live the Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A collage canvas to remind us all to "Live the Life You've Imagined"<br />
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<br />Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07307536122898279393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498938421097591534.post-31018848193174393502013-01-06T02:53:00.002-08:002013-01-06T02:53:30.263-08:00Classes Page Update - Happy New YearWelcome to 2013!!!<br />
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I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and some fun New Years celebrations. We all had a great Christmas in the Hughes household with children being spoilt by everyone and fun with friends to bring in the New Year. My crafting resolution this year is to educate myself some more and to take time for my own personal scrapping. It seemed to have been put aside last year but I have already begun on my resolution this year and it is only day 6 - so I am off to a good start. I have also been busy getting classes ready for when I head back to Catchy Crafts at Hornsby and for my Craft & High Teas here on the Central Coast. So be sure to check out the <span style="color: magenta;">CLASSES</span> tab up top to get all the details. My first class is at Catchy Crafts on Monday 21st January and is a class on Basic Colouring with Spectrum Noirs. Here is a sample:<br />
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I would love to see you either here or at Hornsby sometime soon in this new year. Hope you are enjoying a great summer and I will be back very soon to share some of my scrapping with you. <br />
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The Bellagio FoyerAlex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07307536122898279393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498938421097591534.post-52431773536197847252012-12-21T17:49:00.000-08:002012-12-21T17:49:30.996-08:00Just one view I like<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07307536122898279393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498938421097591534.post-76232875964691012502012-12-03T21:06:00.000-08:002012-12-03T21:06:34.220-08:00A Little Birthday Party.....This time of year is just hectic crazy for all of us I know and our family have birthdays added in also. And this one this year is a big one for me. Yep, the big 4 - 0. So as my birthday is so close to Christmas we decided to celebrate a couple of weeks early and held a cocktail birthday bash last weekend. I had the best time with my family and friends and they all spoilt me rotten (gotta love that!!). So as I haven't been crafty AT ALL in the last month or more I thought I would share some details from my party with you.<br />
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The photo wall - yep, there are some shockers there!!<br />
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And my beautiful Cake - made by my talented friend Sharyn Mostran.<br />
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Welcome cocktails - yummo!! Blue Curacao, Peach Schnapps and Lemonade.<br />
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We danced and drank and I had the best time. I loved planning all the details and the night was great. Thank you to my family and friends for making my night so special. <br />
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And maybe soon I will get back to my craft desk to share something crafty with you, but this week I have a 10 year old birthday party to plan. Celebrations everywhere!!<br />
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<br />Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07307536122898279393noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498938421097591534.post-67840644320124933622012-11-15T00:46:00.002-08:002012-11-15T00:49:58.910-08:00Mud and Blood CupcakesOk so I know halloween was a little while ago now and the train is heading towards Christmas at an alarming rate. But I wanted to share these cupcakes with you that I made for the boys. They are my Mud and Blood cupcakes!! Bwahahahahahaha.................(that's my evil laugh by the way, can you hear it in your head?!?!). <br />
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I started with chocolate mud cakes and holed out the centre.<br />
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Then I made a raspberry coulis with frozen raspberries and sugar and added it to the holes (ie. the blood!).<br />
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Add some orange frosting and here is what you end up with. Cheery mud and blood cupcakes! And they were delicious.<br />
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Cute little toppers aren't they?<br />
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All these ghouls loved them!<br />
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<br />Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07307536122898279393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498938421097591534.post-69632694616551513332012-11-01T02:17:00.003-07:002012-11-01T02:17:56.388-07:00Christmas Wishes Sneak PeekNext week I will be holding my last Craft & High Tea Workshop here on the Central Coast for 2012. And I thought I would just share a little sneak peek of the projects we will be making. <br />
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Vintage stylings for this class.<br />
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And this little cutie is part of a bigger ensemble.<br />
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Come on, get ready for the holiday season and join us next Thursday. You can find details in the Classes tab above.Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07307536122898279393noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498938421097591534.post-75307296184631682372012-10-31T15:30:00.000-07:002012-10-31T15:31:06.093-07:00Photoshop Love & The Nevada DesertI had a tragedy when I got home from our holiday......my computer died!! Now I say it's a tragedy because my computer is like my right arm. It was very hard to be without it. The kids little laptop just did not cut it I'm afraid. LOL. So after searching and shopping we have finally ended up with a new computer (with a super huge 23"screen that I love) and I purchased the new Photoshop CS6 to install onto it. HEAVEN.....I have photoshop back again. So I have been editing some photos from our holiday and thought I would share. <br />
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These are from our trip across the Nevada desert, heading back to LA at the end of our holiday.<br />
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I love the shilouette of the first one and the rays off the top of the mountains in this last one. These were all taken while the car was moving, no time for stopping.............we were late to the airport as it was so lucky we didn't stop!! I kept myself amused on the loooong trip by taking these photos out the window. I even took some side mirror portraits - please don't judge me! LOL<br />
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I will share more as I play with them. And will have sneak peeks later of my Christmas Wishes workshop for next Thursday (there is only one spot left by the way..............do you want to join us??)<br />
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<br />Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07307536122898279393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498938421097591534.post-9729481133016315512012-10-24T16:50:00.002-07:002012-10-24T16:50:33.280-07:00Handmade & Boutique Market at Erina FairTomorrow I will be at the Handmade & Boutique Market at Erina Fair. Why don't you come down and see me? I will have treasures like this:<br />
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And this:<br />
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I had so much fun creating my Junk Journals. They are great for scrappin in, recording memories, notes, tidbits and more. Come and check them out, I will be near Sit n Chats Coffee shop (between Katies and Sussans). Would love to see you.Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07307536122898279393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8498938421097591534.post-61624264902366551122012-10-23T00:34:00.001-07:002012-10-23T00:34:09.706-07:00Stock Added to Etsy StoreI have been in the Spring cleaning mood lately and my scrapping space is not being spared. I have come across some Card Kits in my clean up and have added them to my Etsy store at a discounted price of $12 per kit. Cheaper than a class!! This shabby chic kit is there:<br />
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This one is there also:<br />
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And this one:<br />
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Why don't you go and have a shop<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/scrapalley?ref=si_shop"> HERE.</a>Alex Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07307536122898279393noreply@blogger.com0