Sophia's World

Simple Stories

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:43:00 +0000

How cute is this range from Simple Stories...

I think it will work so well with my 2 sweet girls, can already see the LOs in my mind...♥♥♥

In Scrappy Heaven

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:02:00 +0000

How can one not fall in love with this BEAUTIFUL collection. Like I have died and gone to heaven!!! I will ~~want~~ need it all...

Loving this

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:00:00 +0000

Super cute video featuring Dear Lizzy's new collection for American Craft...am in love with it ♥

Winning Streak

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:45:00 +0000

Is back...guess my mojo is paying off after all.

I participated in Challenge 4 in the crop over at My Scrapbook Nook, you had to scraplift an older LO you had made.

You can see my LO I created over here.

Anyways, the prize was their beautiful January 2012 kit, that I have been eyeing out all month, and knew I had to have it somehow, so am beyond thrilled, that I won!!!

Thank you My Scrapbook Nook...♥

Webster's Pages

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:34:00 +0000

Loving the new Everyday Poetry line of Webster's Pages, really hope to get this one!!!

Glitz Designs

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:20:00 +0000

Ooh, I am so liking these new collections from Glitz Designs...all totally too die for!!!

I think...

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:31:00 +0000

...my MOJO is coming back slowly.

This was for a challenge over at My Scrapbook Nook.

Had to lift one of my older LOs and redo it.

Here is the before LO...

This is my end result, turned out pretty good...♥

Have attached a few close up shots of the details.

ENJOY!

Something New...

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:21:00 +0000

Svetlana and Evgenia have put this super challenge blog together. Looks like it is off to a great start already, why not pop over there and go have a look...

Scrap Africa

Scrapbook Ex Convention

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:26:00 +0000

My cousin Nathalie (from Mauritius) twisted my rubber arm and begged me to come and join her group in September, as they need a translator (french to english), and also because it is their first time at this convention.

So, after checking with hubby...I booked my seat at the Joburg SA Scrapbook Convention and my cousin and I are sharing a room at the Peermont Metcourt Suites Hotel.

So far with her friends coming and 3 of mine we have booked 2 tables of 6...

I am sure it will be a weekend of pure bliss...just us girls scrapping, drinking and getting up to no good...with lots of laughter!!!

So, why not come and join us...counting the days ♥

Lucky 13

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:04:00 +0000

Make it an awesome day...enjoy your weekend!!!

Rhonna & My Minds Eye

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:29:00 +0000

How gorgeous is this duo together - a match made in heaven, for sure!!!

Soon to be released at CHA 2012.

Go here to read more about it...I hope to get my hands on some ♥♥♥

Crop Time

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:15:00 +0000

With things settling in slowly and nicely and life getting back to normality. I have decided to get back onto the forum boards and play again...it has been a while and I have missed it.

So, I am playing along with My Scrapbook Nook's Crop that starts on the 7th Jan, why don't you come play too, should promise to be loads of fun!!!

Project 365 - 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:22:00 +0000

I have decided to join my good friend Amanda on her project too of trying to capture a photo of each and every day for 2012. Hoping it will last long enough...

If you want to keep up with my album, you can do so here Project 365 - 2012.

Wish me luck on my photo journey!!!

Happy New Year

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:02:00 +0000

Here is wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful year ahead. Let it be filled with lots of family gatherings and get togethers with special friends.

I will try to have more active posts on here on a regular basis with exciting things and crafty projects.

So, whatever you do this year...make 2012 a year to remember...!!!

My word for 2012 is...

Christmas Greetings

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 04:51:00 +0000

Just wanted to take this wonderful opportunity to wish you all a wonderful Christmas with your family and loved ones. Hope it is everything you hope it to be and much more...

Just a few photos sneaks from our Christmas shoot with my wonderful SIL Mary-Anne Tostee. I think they turned out great...thank you, cannot wait to see the rest soon.

Off to enjoy the rest of the day at Murray's dads house with a wonderful family luncheon...xxx

Imaginisce & Clearsnap Holiday Blog Hop

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 06:51:00 +0000

Imaginisce DT members got some awesome products to play with from Clearsnaps...and I have to say, I really love their products!!!

I created this gorgeous Christmas card and it rally turned out great.

Visit the Clearsnap Blog HERE.

And, a Holiday Blog Hop is not complete without gifts so we have a wonderful giveaway lined up for you! Visit our blogs each day this week to see new creations from our Designers.

Each comment entered on one of the Holiday Blog Hop posts will enter you into the giveaway! Earn additional entries by following us on Facebook, our blog (click the Follow Button), and sharing about the Hop online. Just post a link or comment on any Holiday Blog Hop post telling us what you did and that will count as an additional entry.

We'll be posting the winners on Sat., December 24, 2011.
Thank you for hopping along with us!
See you tomorrow!

Hippity Hop

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:14:00 +0000

Over at the Imaginisce blog...

Where you will see some beautiful projects created using their new Easter line.

Here are my 2 projects I created.

Thanks for looking, don't forget to stop by their blog for a chance to win an awesome prize!!!

New Toy

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:46:00 +0000

I got a very special treat on Monday...my long awaited Ipad with pink covers...swoon, I am in love!

Cannot believe how simple and easy it is to use...loving it so much. If you have some great apps to recommend, please pop them into the comment field...much appreciated.

Off to go play some more...

Day 2 ~ The i-top 2.0

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:25:00 +0000

Today was my turn on the Imaginisce blog using the new I-Top tool and let me tell you the new version f the I-Top far outweighs the old one, so much better!!!

Seeing that we do not celebrate Thanksgiving in South Africa,I decided to use the colours from the theme and make a necklace, which I think looks simply great and can be worn to any occasion, including Thanksgiving lunch if you celebrate in your country.

Thanks for looking, pop on over to the Imaginisce blog for some more exciting projects made by the talented DT team...

Don't forget about the giveaway!!

Just leave a comment on their blog today telling us what you would create if you had an i-top 2.0. You will automatically be entered into a random drawing to win your very own i-top 2.0 tool & accessories...

Secret Santa Swap

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:18:00 +0000

Can you believe it is that time of the year again, and some of you have been asking me, so here it is...

Knowing that we all love to receive extra presents under the Christmas tree, as spoiling is what it is all about.

All you have to do is this...

Answer the questions to the email survey (which I will email you directly, once you sign up). Email them back to me by Wednesday, 30th November 2011. I will swap names and post your Secret Santa details to you to shop for by Sunday 11th December 2011. The parcel value should be around R150.00 or $20.00, if you are feeling generous and want to spend more that is up to you.

Please bear in mind when shopping, that your Secret Santa would not like to receive things that are outdated or old, as I think that is not fair to some who buy new things and the others send old things.

I will be doing it a little different this year...In your parcel must be the following:-

- Handmade Christmas card
- A chocolate treat.
- A Christmas ornament to hang on their tree.
- A photo of yourself, so they know who spoilt them.

All packages to be mailed by 12th December 2011, latest, so as to get to the recipient in time for Christmas

All INTERNATIONAL ladies are welcome to join, the more the merrier.

Please NO FLAKERS, as it is not fair to others who take part.

If you want to take part, please leave a comment here and also email me sophia(at)theallisons(dot)co(dot)za for the survey. Ladies that do not have a blog can also still join.

We have a few ladies that have emailed me directly to take part, so come join in the fun, the more the merrier!

Let the swapping begin.

Great Combo Together

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0000

Imaginisce & Glue Arts, does not get better than this...

The DT got sponsored some awesome adhesives from Glue Arts, just love their products!!!

Here is what I created using their product mixed with Imaginisce, must say I was pleased with the end result.

Below are a few close ups of my project...

Pop on over to the Imaginisce blog and see what the other DT members have created using Glue Arts...

Monthly Sketch Time

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:37:00 +0000

At Imaginisce...

Here is the sketch below and my project I created using that sketch.

My Birthday Card...

Inside of Card...

Here's what you need to do:

Simply create a layout or card using our sketch created by design team member Melinda Spinks and using atleast 75% of Imaginisce products. Upload your sketch into the Link on their blog before November 25 and you will be in the running to win two full current collections of your choice!

Cannot Believe

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:12:00 +0000

It is that time of the year again...

Where Imaginisce is looking for a new Design Team, hope to see you all try out, it is a great team to be on...

Go here to read all about it.

Good Luck!!!

Invites Completed

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:01:00 +0000

Finally managed to complete all the Tinkerbell invites, all of the girls in the class have received theirs, just friends and family to get now...

Don't they look just too cute!!!

Next party project in the works, all to be revealed once done...

In the Works

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:44:00 +0000

Chloe's 4th birthday party is in the works, here is a little sneak for you all!!!