HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!

October is here and so that means............................its our 1st Birthday YAAAAAYYY!

Im so excited to have reached the 1 year mark with our little shop that I thought we might have a sketch challenge to celebrate.

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love to design sketches so here's a little something I whipped up for our challenge.
I think the best thing about sketches are the different ways that people can interpret them and so Id love to see what you can do with this sketch.

As you will see below all the DT have had a go at this sketch, including our AWESOMLY talented guest DT, the lovely Chloe Nielsen.
So lets take a look at out teams LOs.

First we have this awesome as always LO by KIM.

and this Beautiful creation is by LEANNE.

And cause shes super clever a second, just as fabulous LO by LEANNE.

This ones by yours truly. SHELL.

and last but definitely not least is this gorgeous page by the AMAZINGLY talented CHLOE.

It even fits in with the 1st birthday theme. What could be more perfect.

So here's the deal.

I would love you to play along and create a LO using the above sketch for inspiration.

You can do anything you like with the sketch its completely up to your own interpretation.

There are no other special requirements other than to post your completed LO on your blog and to link it up here using the Simply Linked thingy below.

The closing date for entries will be October 30.

The DT and I will choose a winner and 2 runners up.

The winner will receive a $25.00 voucher to spend in the Lil' Red Rocket store + a little goodies bag

The runners up will get one button pack of their choice, vintage milk tops + little goodie bags.

I hope you will find the time to play along and help us celebrate our first birthday.

We cant wait to see your gorgeous pages. Just add the link to your post by adding it to the

Simply Linked gadget below.

Thanks for joining in and an extra Big THANK YOU to all our loyal customers over the last 12 months. You guys are the best.

Oh and just before I go I just want to say a big CONGRATULATIONS to Kim on being asked to be part of the Scrapbooking Memories Creative team for 2011.

Well done Kim and so totally well deserved.

TFL.

Shell x.

The new kids on the block.

Here's a new set of buttons in the 1 1/2 inch size. They will be sold in sets of 2.

These ice cream buttons will be perfect with summer approaching.

Ill have these guys and the new bottle tops loaded in store early October. TFL.

Shell x

baby no more..

The minute I saw this photo of Larsen I realised he was not my baby any more.

I have used a Lil red rocket apple fabric button on the tag, and layered some tags over a doily and vintage label.

Don't forget Lil red rocket is sponsoring Scrap the boys this month...the theme is using metal on your layout, I have also used this layout for this challenge too ...If you would love to win some lil red rocket goodies be sure to join in the fun!!!
Kim

I LOVE BOTTLE TOPS!!!

Well I do. Especially these cute new additions to The Lil' Red Rocket range.

What'd ya think?

Sorry for the bad photography its very over cast today so Ill work on getting some better pics when the weather fines up.

Oh yeah, shops open. YAY!

These guys will be making their way to the shop listings very soon but I am getting low on bottle tops thanks to some FABULOUS custom orders so you will need to be quick if you want to get your hands on some Lil' Red Rocket bottle tops before I run out of components again.

Ill be back to let you know when they are listed and to tell you about some of the fantastic things we have happening here in October to celebrate our very first birthday. YAAAAAYY! TFL.

Shell x

Old favourites is my new favourite!!

Hi there. Me again. Sorry Ive been MIA for a while its lucky Ive had Kim and Leanne looking after the blog and doing a FABULOUS job I might add.

Thanks girls.

I just wanted to pop in today and tell you all about another AWESOME place to shop for your scrapbooking bits and pieces.

OLD FAVOURITES is a fantastic online store where you can get a gorgeous range of kits and embellishments with a vintage twist.

If you like bakers twine you are going to love the wide range of colours on offer and Sam's kits are divine.

Do yourself a favor and check them out HERE you'll love what you see.

You may even find some LRR products popping up in store soon so stay tuned. TFL.

Shell x

so sweet

My son Addison has a little soft spot for one of the little girls at playgroup.

To create my soft girly layout I have used one of lilredrocket's gorgeous handmade flowers, the doily and the vintage playing card with the bunny.

thanks for stopping by....I hear Shell is waiting on some new yummy materials to create some more fabulous new buttons....I for one can't wait.

Kim

Anther layout by Leanne

Good afternoon everyone..
i just thought I'd share a layout that i created yesterday.. the spring feeling in the air.. {not really was raining.lol}.. but i have had this pic since last year at our carnival time so it was definately crying out to be scrapped..

so i mixed... a Brown funky FLoral, a Red Spotty and a Green polka dot from the sweet cherry mix together with some prima and d-lish scraps flowers and a hand made vine.. and what a sweet combo it ended up...

oh i should also mention that the wonderful Shell also gave me the little doiley and the bunny card.. isnt she the sweetest....

Thanks for looking.. hope all is well..
and
SUgar BAby.....

new layout from Leanne..

a little layout using the 1 1/2" retro girl button.. just the perfect little edition to the layout..
close up.. team any Lil Red Rocket button in a cluster with some others and it just steals the show every time..

thanks for looking.. and i hope you enjoy crafting with these wonderful products..
its so exciting that Shell has let Kim and I have a free rein on here and i hope that we can do her proud..
SUgar BAby

More froggies

Hi everyone Kim here with my first post on the blog.....Shell has let Leanne and I go crazy on the blog( just kidding shell).

Just wanted to share my layout I created for Scraptheboys which Lilredrocket is sponsoring this month.

I have used a little froggie button and layered it over a quote sticker to add depth and interest to my layout.
I hope to see you join the fun and perhaps win some fabulous prizes from Lilredrocket.

Kim

Inspiration from Leanne

Here's a gorgeous LO by our very own LEANNE.
Leanne has used some buttons from the Rockin' Robots blue mix pack.

I love the way Leanne has chopped up that chippy and layered it.

and all that rolled paper looks fabulous!!

Thanks for sharing with us Leanne.

Ill be back with the pic of the September give away soon but for now Im off to the 'Rocket Room' for more creating. TFL.

Shell x

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!!!

OK so, we have a winner for the bottle tops for August and it is Alannah from Luvbooks.
Yay Alannah CONGRATULATIONS!!
Alannah, if you could please email me with your choice of Mr Men or Little Miss and your postal addy Ill get them out to you.
Ill be back later with more inspiration from Leanne and Thanks every one for the compliments on the new look blog, I love it too. TFL.
Shell x

How FABULOUS do we look now!!

I am super excited today because we have this AWESOME new look blog and I am absolutely LOVIN' it!!
Thanks to Kristine Davidson for LRRs make over.
Kristine is one very talented lady and if you've been thinking about getting your blog a face lift I can highly recommend Kristine.
She is very professional and accommodating and you wont be disappointed with the finished product.
HERE is the place to go for more information on Kristines blog make overs.
Thanks Kristine you are the best!!

I will be back later with the winner of our MR Men/Little Miss bottle tops so, stay tuned.
Shell x

Inspiration from Kim and some myths and facts cleared up.

Here's another Gorgeous LO by KIM.

Kim has used a 1 1/2 inch street sign button and a medium red gingham button which comes in a set of 2 with the red apple buttons.

Thanks for sharing with us Kim it is AWESOME as always.

Under the street sign you may also notice a small paper doily. These little doilies are so sweet and measure just 9cm. Doilies this small are rare and incredibly hard to find, thats why I bought 750 of them LOL.

I love these little doilies not just because of their cute size but because they have a star pattern so they are perfect for boy or girl LOs.
So for the next little while you will be receiving a few of these along with some other cool stuff in your Thank You goody bags, which I include for any orders over $5.00 before postage.

OK on to the Myths and Facts. Some of you may find this part of the post a little boring but for others it may clear some unanswered questions up.

I get asked questions about Etsy and Pay pal alot so I thought Id take some time to answer the most frequently asked questions.

Q1. How do I purchase things on Etsy without Paypal.

A. Well unfortunately you cant, unless you contact the seller directly and ask if they accept direct deposit into their bank account.

Q2.Do I need a credit card to use Paypal

A. Well the good news is NO. You can set up Paypal to debit straight from your bank account. YAY! and the seller will never know your personal account details as the transaction is handled by Paypal.

Q3. Does it cost me anything to use Paypal.

A. More good news NO. The fees are charged to the seller.

Q4.Why is Etsy all in US dollars.

A. Well its not anymore you can now shop in AU dollars which takes all the guess work out of it.

I hope that has cleared up some of the questions that you may have about Etsy and Paypal and I hope it encourages you to have a go at Esty shopping because there is sooooo much yummy shopping to be found there so to end here's a few of my favourite sellers.

CLOUDS AND MORE

THE CHIP CHOP SHOP
SWEET VINTAGE
MY LITTLE BIT OF WHIMSY

SIMPLY CARDS BY CHAN
PRETTY LITTLE STUDIO
ELLES STUDIO

FRESH VINTAGE CRAFTS

BOOKS BY JME
RAIN DROPS ON ROSES

CLARA BOWS TEA PARTY

but thats just a small selection of the awesome shops on Etsy where you can get the best stuff for your scrapbooking so if you get a chance, why not check them out but be warned Etsy shopping is seriously addictive. TFL.

Shell x

This month we are proud to sponsor.........

these 2 AWESOME challenge blogs SCRAP THE BOYS and ARTASTIC.

We were so proud to have been invited by Susan of SCRAP THE BOYS and Shazza from ARTASTIC to provide prizes this month.

If you are looking for some inspiration and fantastic challenges this month, why not pop on over to SCRAP THE BOYS and ARTASTIC and have a go at their challenges this month.

Who knows you may even win some LRR goodies.

Dont forget our extra prize to be drawn on September 30th. For more details please check the post below. TFL.

Shell x