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Altered money box

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Manor House Creations

Just when you thought you’d seen everything, along comes the ever-talented Joanne Bain with an altered glass money box…..and isn’t it stunning!

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Here’s what Jo said about this inspired creation:

I picked this up at a homewares closing down sale. I loved the big frog on the side and decided to alter it and make it even more beautiful.  I scraped away some of the silver glitter on the capri roses and painted with gesso to make them more of a whitish silver. I pulled some of the layers away from the petite roses to make some of them a little smaller and also added a splash of Shimmerz to the tips.  Hope you like.

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Materials Used – Mayglo – Pink, Celeste – Pink, Petite Roses – Marshmellow & Capri Roses – Silver.

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Welcome BECK BEATTIE!

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Manor House Creations

We are thrilled to announce, that due to our lovely Erin Blegen having to leave our MHC DT due to family commitments, we needed some new and fresh talent to come on board…AND…we’ve found her!

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 Please welcome Beck Beattie to our Design team! We are so so happy to have her and wait till you see the creations she’s working on…here’s a taste and a little about Beck so you can get to know her.

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Although my name is Rebecca most know me simply as Beck. I am married to a wonderful husband that is very supportive of my craft and we have two beautiful boys aged 2 and 3.5 years old that keep me on my toes.

My scrapbooking love includes layouts to off the page projects, and cards as well.   At the moment though, I would say that I am really enjoying creating layouts and the stories behind them.  Having boys after developing quite a feminine style really challenged my style, and it is something I thoroughly love.  Whilst I still have a bit of a vintage and sometimes Shabby Chic style (whenever there is a female in the photo), I also have quite a detailed and slightly grungy style mainly tailored to my male layouts.  I just LOVE to add layer upon layer and add in many different elements into my projects and having the pleasure of working with different products which makes this all the more achievable.  I enjoy the challenge of trying different styles and techniques, whilst always tailoring a layout to suit the subject or photo I am Scrapbooking.

I have been fortunate to work on a number of different design teams as well as behind the scenes with some of the leading brands as well.  My biggest achievement would have to be being named Scrapbooking Memories Master this year along with 9 other very talented ladies.  It has always been so wonderful to meet new people as well, and this has definitely opened the doors to many great friendships all over Australia and the world.  I now couldn’t imagine my life without this craft in it.

I am really looking forward to this time on the Manor House Creations Design team and working alongside so many talented artists!

My blog address:  www.beckbt.blogspot.com

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We can’t wait to see more from Beck! Welcome Beck!

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Let’s go off the page

Posted on March 29, 2013 by karenshady67

Welcome once again everyone! A feast for your eyes today with some varied and amazing projects – inspiration is just bursting from our team lately!

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This pretty quote book, created by Gwen, holds all her favourite Bible verses.

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 ’This is an acrylic album Gwen created for display in my her craft room, it has some of my her favourite bible verse in it, things she likes to remind herself of.’

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Quote book by Gwen Wruck

MHC Products used:  Springtime – white, Celeste – white and Pink, PT Blossoms, Celeste – Pink, Ruffles – muted mix, Hayley – Yellow.

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What child wouldnt love to have this gorgeous hat to help celebrate their next birthday party.

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Party hat by Alicia Barry

MHC Products used: Rue – white, Springtime – white.

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We love the soft, delicate style of this stunning configuration box from Tiffany.

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Configuration box by Tiffany Morgan

MHC Products used: Dahlia – White, Ashlee – Blue, Springtime – Blue.

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Next, Nancy has designed this stunning, tropical styled mini book.

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Nancy says ‘ I have created an abundance of Tropical style blooms with the versatile MHC flowers. Using ink to change the colours to match the page and photos exactly was really simple to do and a little bit of Tim Holtz Stickles around the edges of the flower creations.’

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Album by Nancy Winter

MHC Products used: Dahlia – green, Mia – white, Mayglo – green.

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Next, a goreous shabby distressed card from Elena

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Elena has  used some mists and inks to distress the flowers

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Card by Elena Olenevich

MHC Products used: Dahlia Mini – white, Imagine – Blueberry, Sublime – Cream.

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And, lastly, this totally adorable canvas, created by the imensely talented Trudi Harrison

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MHC Products used: Glitter roses – red, Imagine – berry pink, Im agine – oatmeal.

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We hope your Easter is filled with love, peace and happiness. Enjoy your time with your family and friends.

The team at Manor House Creations

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Twiddleybitz day 5

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Manor House Creations

Hello everyone. Here we are once again featuring the Australian Chipboard Company Twiddleybitz.  Today’s feature product has been used by another of our Design Team – Nerrida Mitchell and just goes to show that Twiddleybitz products are very versatile.

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Here’s today’s featured products…the Printers Tray
AND the 12 x 12 Shadow box frame.
Nerrida has decorated the printer tray first and then added it to the inside of the frame to a decorative wall piece for her daughter bedroom. Very sweet.
Here’s what Nerrida had to say:
“I couldn’t resist making something a little soft and shaby chic-ish for my daughters new bedroom and I love how the chipboard branch fitted over the top.”
Printers tray by Nerrida Mitchell
Manor House products used – Romance – subtle (Limited edition), Petite roses – Marshmellow, Taneisha, Country lane – Quaint, Poetry – sage & white, Solitude, Whimsy – pink.
Twiddleybitz products used - Printers tray - MDF026 , 12 x12 Shadow box frame SB12001, Butterfly multi BUT005, Birds n branch – large BIR013, Birdcages.
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You’ll find Twiddleybitz here http://www.twiddleybitz.com.au

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A TSC kitchen share

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Manor House Creations

Hi everyone! As you know, we are the Australian & New Zealand distributors for The ScrapCake. So we love to share some of the projects that Nerrida does for her Scrapcake Design Team position. Today, she has shared with us this gorgeous shopping list idea. I’d love this hanging on my fridge!

Lots of fussy-cutting here…

and some gorgeous MHC flowers….

It’s such a simple idea but brightens up any kitchen fridge. Nerrida just used an old shopping list and took the backing board off it, covered it and re-used the magnets off the back. How easy is that? You could give it a go.

Hope you enjoyed this inspiration and please remember to send your OTPs and layout in to designteam@manorhousecreations.com for us to share!

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DT inspiration

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Manor House Creations

Our designers were given free reign, to create whatever they wanted, using whichever flowers and goodies they liked. They let their creative juices flow, and have come up with some stunning creations to share with you today.

DELAINA has combined the Scrapcake papers along with some MHC Party lights and Sprinkles, and come up with this delightfully bright and happy layout, which compliments this adorable photo perfectly

‘Be happy’ Layout by Delaina Burns

Products used: MHC flowers, Party lights- mixed pack, Sprinkles-candles.

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Next, MORAG has created this colourful, yet pretty layout.

Layout by Morag Cutts.

Products used: MHC flowers, Enchanted – Sweet dreams, Sprinkles.

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Our talented MONIKA has made a lovely card

Card by Monika Martinson.

Products used:  MHC flowers, Sprinkles.

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And another layout from MORAG, this time using some of our BLOSSOMS – Party mix – gorgeous bright colours and she has layered and curled them – great idea!

‘Remember’ Layout by Morag Cutts.

Products used: MHC flowers, Party lights, Blossoms-party mix, Sprinkles-pink, The Scrapcake-My private Happiness papers.

Doesn’t all this inspiration just make you feel fresh and ready for Spring?!

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Manor House and Flying Unicorn Flower Fantasy- Week 3

Posted on May 15, 2012 by jenioc

We’re here again to celebrate May, the month of flowers. We want to spread some floral beauty around the world. Throughout May we’re sponsoring the team at Flying Unicorn in their Flower Fantasy celebrations.

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From the Flying Unicorn, “The Flying Unicorn is a US based online scrapbook store and kit club that not only carries many of the products you know and love, but also specializes in one of a kind, hard to find papers and products.”

“Manor House has joined with The Flying Unicorn to host a Flower Fantasy during the entire month of May and each week we’ll be posting a challenge in the Flying Unicorn Forums featuring flowers, lots of flowers!  Our creative team and the Manor House creative team will share example projects to inspire your creativity and get you going on the challenges.  Every week a winner will be randomly selected from the challenge entries to win a RAK of Manor House flowers!  How cool is that?”

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This is week 3 of the Flower Fantasy celebrations over at Flying Unicorn and this week is all about stepping beyond the boundries of the scrapbooking pages into the realm of altered art and crafts.

Melinda Thompson has created this sensational “Inspirational canvas” using texture paste, shimmerz products, and an assortment of Manor House Creations flowers and leaves. It’s the perfect accompaniment to any scrap room.

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Products:  Enchanted -Sweet Dreams, Country Lane, Oak leaves.

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Tammy Henderson, one of the Creative Team designers at the Flying Unicorn altered this sweet little box using a variety of Manor House blooms. It’s ready to be filled with treasures. 
 
Tammy says, “I love Manor house flowers, there are many different styles and a array of colors to choose from! One of my favorites to use are the “Cutie pies,” they are the perfect little touch! I also love the fact that when I use them, a donation is made for World Vision for the children. Super fun flowers to work with on any project and a wonderful cause to support!”
 
 
 
Products:  Sprinkles-blue and pink, Cutie pies- lime, Fairy floss- lemon, Plain Janes. The Scrap Cake- My Private Happiness
 
 
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ALDA STEVENS, the owner of Flying Unicorn has created this absolutely stunning wheel barrow filled with Manor House flowers. Here’s what Alda had to say about her project,
“From Spring planting in the Northern Hemisphere to harvesting in the Southern, a wheel barrow of blooms will bring a smile to anyone. A perfect way to send off that RAK of Manor House blooms to a friend, with some tea and chocolate nestled inside. A little note, and hidden in one of the package seeds is a gift card.”
 
 
What a wonderfully shabby, vintage look this has Alda!
 
 
 
Products: Marguerite – Floral Mix, Country Lane : Pretty & Quaint, Fairy Floss- Mixed, Grandma’s Garden

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 Drop into the Flying Unicorn here http://flyingunicornforums.com/photos.html to see Melinda featured and the incredible work from their fabulous Creative Team. If you join in the challenges, you could win one of the Manor House Creations prize packages.

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A pretty frame for Mum by Morag.

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Manor House Creations

Hello again! Hope you enjoying the blog hop and if you’re not participating, well jump onboard because there’s 4 chances to win major prizes plus random prizes as well along the way!

Meanwhile, we have a beautiful frame to share with you made by the lovely MORAG CUTTS. She has used some of our prettiest flowers from both the Autumn & Summer collections as well as some of the new ScrapCake papers. Take a look…..

This photo features the stunning ‘Party Lights’ blue flower – so sparkly but also pretty.

She’s added some bling to the ‘FROSTING’ blue flower & also to the ’TANEISHA’ flowers – subtle but very pretty. This photo also shows one of our most popular flowers ever – The Grandma’s garden ‘PINK LACE’.

Notice the bling also on the fussy-cut butterfly.

Products used: Taneisha, Party time – Frosting, Party Lights, Grandma’s Garden – Pink Lace, The ScrapCake: My Private Happiness papers.

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Who wouldn’t love this as a special gift? Thankyou Morag for your inspiration.

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Gifts and cards for Mum

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Manor House Creations

Hello everyone,

As promised, we have some more great gift and card ideas for Mother’s day. Our design team have been hard at work to bring you some wonderful ideas.

First up, Its Karen, with this lovely card.

‘I wanted to use the ‘Frosted wild rose’ for my card, as it matched my papers perfectly, accept the flower was a little big for where I wanted to use it. So I removed the bottom 2 layers, and made them into ‘rose buds’. I will be giving a step by step tutorial on the blog soon to show how I made them.

Heres a few close-ups of my buds.

MHC flowers used: Frosted wild rose, rose leaves-medium.

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Next, just take a look at this stunning 3D paper tole picture JENI has made for her Mother-in law, who loves hummingbirds. It’s a  gift for Mother’s Day.

From Jeni O Connor

MHC flowers used: Taneisha-pink, Enchanted-little princess, Ballroom -pink, Chiffon.

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And, in Melinda’s very own, stunning style, she has created this beautiful card for someone special in her life

Melinda has used a little brown spray ink on the ‘Christmas star’ flower for an entirely different look.

Mothers day card by Melinda Thompson

products used:  Christmas Star (pink with some brown mist), Cottage Garden (misted pink & brown), Blossoms, The Scrapcake The Bright Side of Life papers.

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Jeni has been super busy, and has also created this stunning layout to share with us, featuring some adorable photos of her with her 2 children. This is what Mothers day is all about

Products used: Enchanted, Country Lane,  Sugar and Spice (misted).

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Thank you for calling in today, we hope we have given you a few ideas for creating something special for your Mum this Mother’s day.

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April Guest Designer – TRUDI HARRISON

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Manor House Creations

We are thrilled to have the amazingly talented Trudi Harrison grace us with her talent this month and as she is also a Design Member of The Scrapcake, she has her very first project to share with us using some of the papers and, of course, some Manor House flowers, on this gorgeous little dressform. Just take a look…

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Hi, Trudi here with a little altered project to share with you all.

It is currently Autumn or ‘Fall’ for our OS friends here at the moment.   The colours of the leaves about my place are glorious and I have taken some colour inspiration from them for my following project.

I have combined patterned papers from The ScrapCake ‘One Moment In Time’ collection with some gorgeous Manor House Creations blooms to come up with this little altered wire dress form.

 Some leaves have been die cut from patterned paper– I used  Spellbinder dies for these.  The leaves were distressed and given a light coating of ‘Diamond Dust’ along with a quick spritz of Tattered Angels Patina Glimmer Mist before being arranged and attached around the top of the skirt.

A bodice was created from patterned papers.

And a corsage has been created from the following Manor House Creations flowers.

The flowers were altered with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists to coordinate

Some Coffee Shop and then a touch of Candy Apple Red for the Wishes Hope bloom.

Yellow blooms from the Taneisha pack were also altered with Coffee Shop.

A sweet Fairy Floss bloom from the mixed pack finishes the back detail off perfectly. Again the bloom was altered with some Coffee Shop and then a touch of Candy Apple Red glimmer mists to coordinate.

Altered Dress Form – ‘Autumn Glory’ by Trudi Harrison

Materials –  Manor House Creations: Wishes – Hope, Taneisha, Fairy Floss Mixed.

The Scrap Cake: One Moment In Time: In My Hands, One Moment In Time: 6 x 6 Paper Pad.

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