Blog: February 2009

ATC: Carpe Diem

Ich hatte eine wirklich produktive Woche und ein paar wunderbare farbige Momente :-) Genug gesagt :-)

I had a really productive week and some really colored moments :-) nough said :-)

Happy Weekend!!!!

  • christiane

    |

    reden ist silber, schweigen ist gold!! die karte ist süß!! :D

    Reply

  • kerstin

    |

    Das macht mich sehr betroffen – ich hab nämlich heute keinen Handschlag gemacht. :-/ Aber es wird mich für den Sonntag motivieren. ;-)

    Reply

  • Daphne

    |

    wowie! Wanna trade? :-)

    Reply

  • Michelle Rydell

    |

    Love it! Beautiful colors – you are such an inspiration!

    Reply

  • Sue Clarke

    |

    Beautiful Nat!

    Reply

  • Liz

    |

    it’s lovely! and I am glad you are out of your creative slump.

    Reply

  • mywiel

    |

    Dir auch Süße!

    Reply

  • Kim Sonksen

    |

    I *heart* the colours of this ATC and I so know where it’s going and the recipient will be totally thrilled about it :)

    Reply

  • heather

    |

    Very lovely. I have a paper weight with a rooster that says Carpe Diem.

    Reply

Leave a comment

DT Work: Granola Crunch – ScrapTastic March Kit II

Und hier der zweite Teil meiner Arbeiten mit dem März Kit von ScrapTastic.

And here is the second part of my layouts and cards with the ScrapTastic March Kit.

*SEE*

Journaling: See the face in the clouds! The world is so beautiful! Seattle, WA 2008

Supplies:  discover Twill **Granola Crunch Kit
Granola Crunch Kit
Sweater Weather – Weathervane Collection by October Afternoon **Granola Crunch Kit
Crunching Leaves – Weathervane Collection by October Afternoon **Granola Crunch Kit
Flax – Granola Collection by Basic Grey **Granola Crunch Kit

*I Love You Card*

Recess Buttons by Basic Grey **Granola Crunch Kit
Granola Crunch Kit
Crunching Leaves – Weathervane Collection by October Afternoon **Granola Crunch Kit
Flax – Granola Collection by Basic Grey **Granola Crunch Kit

*Birthday Card*

Crunching Leaves – Weathervane Collection by October Afternoon **Granola Crunch Kit
Granola Crunch Kit

WOOOOOOCHHHEEEEENNNNNDEE   – LOL!

WEEEEEKKKEEEEEEEENNND – LOL!

  • Michelle

    |

    Wow, you really did have a creative week. Send some of that creativity my way. ;)

    Reply

  • Rainy

    |

    I do see it, too cool!

    Reply

  • Kim Sonksen

    |

    Yummy – love it akll but say girl, I have noticed those random stitches on zour layouts lately – is that a stamp or are you freestyling on your machine?

    Reply

  • Lisa

    |

    I love that collection by October Afternoon– I’ve saved even the tiniest scraps to use for later. Beautiful job!

    Reply

  • julie

    |

    great stuff Nat.

    Reply

  • kerstin

    |

    Genau, Wochenende! Jedenfalls gleich. :-) Dein Wolkenlayout is perfekt! Und dieses Papier schreit geradezu danach, zu Karten verarbeitet zu werden. Mal schauen, ob mir das irgendwo über den Weg läuft.

    Reply

  • christiane

    |

    was für ein geniales foto!! und das layout und die karten – isch bin bejeistert!! :D
    hab’ ein schönes wochenende!!

    Reply

  • Conibaer

    |

    EIn absolut cooles LO und tolle Karten!!!
    Und was das letzte angeht, rufe ich gerne mit! ;o)

    Reply

Leave a comment

DT Work: Granola Crunch – ScrapTastic March Kit

Hier ist das März Kit, zusammengestellt von Teammitglied Babs  – und ein paar erste Layouts mit diesem :-)

And here is the March Kit, created by team member Babs,  as well as some layouts created with it :-)

*Kids*

Journaling: A Group of Kids take care of one another I love how the kids play together and have their own fun when they visit us. Hamburg, July 5th 2008

Kraft 12×12 Cardstock by Bazzill **Granola Crunch Kit
Treasure – Reminiscing Collection by Kaiser **Granola Crunch Kit
Crunching Leaves – Weathervane Collection by October Afternoon **Granola Crunch Kit
Sweater Weather – Weathervane Collection by October Afternoon **Granola Crunch Kit
Granola Crunch Kit
family – Twill **Granola Crunch Kit

*Pumpkin Soup*

Yummie Pumpkin Soup :-)

Granola Crunch Kit
Crunchy – Granola Collection by Basic Grey **Granola Crunch Kit
Honey – Granola Collection by Basic Grey **Granola Crunch Kit

Mehr dann morgen :-)

More tomorrow :)

  • christiane

    |

    cool kit and layouts!! fab work!! :D

    Reply

  • Michelle Rydell

    |

    I love your layouts Nat! It looks like a really cool kit!

    Reply

  • Linda Rodriguez

    |

    Fab kit! Your layouts are wonderful as well! :)

    Reply

  • Jen Davis

    |

    Oh, delightful kit! And that soup looks divine! Yummy!

    Reply

  • Simone

    |

    absolut toll,was du mit dem Kit angestellt hast!
    Vor allem das erste hats mir angetan,das Photo ist echt der Brüller!

    Reply

  • barbara

    |

    yummy kit! love what you did with it.

    Reply

  • Kim Sonksen

    |

    Another very cool Kit and I love your layouts. The second one in particular is super funky!

    Reply

  • Sylvia

    |

    Oh, pumpkin soup…. makes my mouth water. Great layouts Nat, thanks for sharing!!

    Reply

  • Jacqueline

    |

    Wonderful kit!!!!

    And love your layouts!!

    Reply

  • kerstin

    |

    Fein, jetzt freu ich mich auf den Frühling und die Nachbarskinder auf unserer Terrasse – mit ihren seltsamen Einfällen, den präpubertär-coolen Sprüchen und dem glucksenden Gelächter.

    Reply

  • mywiel

    |

    Das Kit ist zwar nicht unbedingt mein Geschmack aber was du daraus machst ist einfach grandios :). *hmmmm* und diese Kürbissuppe *g*

    Reply

  • Danyeela

    |

    Oh, sehr schönes Kit und mal etwas anders verarbeitet – gefällt mir sehr!

    Reply

Leave a comment

Project: An Everday Kind of Wonderful Album

Für Scraptastic habe ich das Projekt Kit des Monats März zusammengestellt. Ihr könnt hieraus ein wunderbares Album zusammenstellen. Auf dem Bild fehlen die grandiosen Urban Lily Frame Stempel!

I created the Project Kit for Scraptastic for March. You can create a wonderful album with it.On the picture the Urban Lily Frame Stamps are missing- but they are included in the kit.

This is what you get:

Square Clear Page by Prima
Clear Window Square Build a Book by Prima
Alabaster artsy.licous Fine Flocked Paper by Chatterbox
Chocolate artsy.licous Fine Engraved Paper by Chatterbox
Alabaster artsy.licious Luscious Frames by Chatterbox
Gold Pearl Liquid Pearls by Ranger
Green Ball Trim by Fancy Pants
Round Lime Build a Bauble by Prima
Cherub Frames Clear Paintables by Prima
NOT PICTURED – Mirror Mirror Clear Stamps by Urban Lily

Und hier ist was ich daraus gemacht habe.

And here is what I created with the kit.

*An Everday Kind of Wonderful Album*

Wie Ihr seht-konnte ich meine Januar Bilder hierfür sehr gut verwenden!

As you can see I was able to use my January photos for this :-)

Habt einen tollen Tag!

Wishing you a gorgeous day!

  • Ela

    |

    wunderschön kann ich da nur sagen. Ich bin begeistert!
    Und was hab ich gelesen, du hast nun doch keine Cuttlebug erworben… da hatte ich ja ganz umsonst Angst um meine! ;) glg

    Reply

  • Daphne

    |

    this looks good!!

    Reply

  • Michelle

    |

    What a gorgeous album!

    Reply

  • Jessica M.

    |

    Das Kit ist einfach wunderschön zusammengestellt.

    Reply

  • sue brown

    |

    wow I love it, stunning work Nat.

    Reply

  • Kim Sonksen

    |

    What a great Kit and how fabulous what you created with it

    Reply

  • Amy Tangerine

    |

    love this topic!!!
    your mini is gorgeous!

    Reply

  • TracieH

    |

    I love your album – its totally stunning.

    Reply

  • Michelle Rydell

    |

    Ohhhh I LOVE IT! Such beautiful pages – what a great way to celebrate the joys of everyday life!

    Reply

  • kristii

    |

    Wow!! What a way cool project!! Absolutely gorgeous!! I love your style!

    Reply

  • Molly

    |

    Wow! so so so cool, Nat!

    Reply

  • mywiel

    |

    Das Kit ist traumhaft zusammengestellt. Und erst das grandiose Album dazu – Inspiration pur :)

    Reply

  • Sylvia

    |

    Ich liebe Alltagsbilder und ich liebe Minis. Also ist das die perfekte Zusammenstellung. Toll gelungen!!

    Reply

  • Simone

    |

    Nat,das ist absolut toll geworden,und perfekt zusammengestellt!

    Reply

Leave a comment

LO: Stand by Your Man *74*

Dieses Lied- welches zwar nicht im Original von den BluesBrothers ist, liebe ich: “Stand by Your Man”. Also – hehehe – das muss man halt mögen, wenn man auch nur ein wenig Spaß in den Knochen hat, oder nicht? Und darum ist es das Lied der Woche bei Scrapping The Music.

This song not originally but sung by the BluesBrothers “Stand by Your Man” is one I really love. I mean…hehehe- you gotta like it if you have some fun in your bones- right? And therefore it is the song of the week at Scrapping The Music.

*Stand By Your Man*

Journaling: even when he wears tiger claw slippers!

Supplies: Prima Papers, Stickers, Heidi Swapp Chipboard Letters, Signo Pen and marker

Es wäre super, wenn Ihr mitspieltet :)

It would be amazing if you would play along :)

  • Sue Clarke

    |

    How terrific Nat!

    Reply

  • Simone

    |

    Haha,klasse!
    Dein Lo ist zum piepen!

    Reply

  • milkcan

    |

    LOL! Love those slippers!

    Reply

  • Michelle

    |

    Totally adorable! Love your take on the challenge.

    Reply

  • Kim Sonksen

    |

    *snigger* that layout is cracking me up!

    Reply

  • Daphne

    |

    haha..I have seen these claws in real life :-).. they really are funny!

    Reply

  • Fienchen

    |

    hihi – so ähnlich hab ich mir das vorgestellt *lol*. Genials ! :o)

    Reply

  • Conibaer

    |

    LooooL! Wie genial ist das denn bitte???? Zu witzig!

    Reply

  • mywiel

    |

    Waaah, wie genial – die gleichen Schühchen hab ich auch *lol*…
    Mal sehen ob ich´s schaffe, dieses Mal wieder dabei zu sein ;)

    Reply

  • Schultze Tanja

    |

    Soooo genial!! Der Anblick brachte mich in meiner miesen Stimmung grad sehr zum schmunzeln!
    Danke

    Reply

  • kerstin

    |

    *gg Ja, man muss halt Prioritäten setzen in der Liebe …

    Reply

  • christiane

    |

    hehehe!! genialer song und layout!! :D

    Reply

Leave a comment

Project 365 – Week 8

Schon die 7. Woche- wahnsinn – die Zeit vergeht :-)

Already week 7 – wowsers-  time flies :-)

*47/365*

Some things on my mind – Fridge poetry :-)

*48/365*

Bambi with teeth on my way to work :-)

*49/365*

View from my office desk – for the first time in months clear and sunny.

*50/365*

Mojo made an appearance for a couple hours and left me happy and with messy paint fingers :)

*51/365*

I can’t wait till the tree in front of my studio window is finally all green with leaves again.

*52/365*

I loved this crop day- the conversations, the dynamic – wonderful time there!

*53/365*

The big stamp on the right is new – I guess I need to use my stamps more often :-) Those wooden blogs make me happy.

Ich wünsche Euch einen grandiosen erholsamen Sonntag.

Wishing you a wonderful and relaxed sunday.

  • Maj-Britt

    |

    Es war herrlich. Hab´ mich sooo gefreut Dich mal IRL kennen zu lernen *freu* und Deine Foto´s sind ja wohl geil … vor allem Dein Geschmadder … was für eine Farbexplosion.
    Freue mich auf Deinen WS in DK … juhuuu *grins*

    Reply

  • christiane

    |

    hach, was für ein augenschmaus!! ich müßte auch mal wieder fotos machen!!

    Reply

  • emeline

    |

    divine, Nat … the painting !

    Reply

  • Michelle Rydell

    |

    Your photos are so interesting and beautiful! I love the urban art (bambi) and that painting is beautiful!

    Reply

  • Michelle

    |

    Love all your photos! Some incredible stuff going on when mojo visited!

    Reply

  • mywiel

    |

    Die Fotos sind absolut super – ich staun jedes Mal auf´s Neie was für ein tolles Gespür für Fotomotive du hast. Und die Stempel *waaaaaah* sind die geil!

    Reply

  • Fienchen

    |

    Sehr coole Fotos !!! Oh ja – ich habe auch dieses kleine feine Stempelchen noch ergattert – der ist sooo schön :o)

    Danke für gestern !!!! Es tat so gut !

    Reply

  • Rachael

    |

    Love the picture story!!!

    Reply

  • Daphne

    |

    yes…the wooden blocks make on greedy… I should use them more often as well… maybe on fabric?

    I love the mojo picture!

    Reply

  • Kim Sonksen

    |

    droooooooool – the stamps are divine!

    Reply

  • Danyeela

    |

    Mmmh, der neue Stempel sieht aber lecker aus. Und dein Büroblick ist WOW!

    Reply

Leave a comment

LO: TeamWork

jajaja- über TeamWork könnte ich Romane schreiben- LOL – also dann doch lieber einfach nur ein Layout ;-)

oh boy…I could write a book about team work  LOL – but let’s just stick to a layout ;)

*TeamWork*

This photo was taken on my way to work in Hamburg, Germany.
Journaling: It really bothers me sometimes that people- some people – are no team player. Team work can be so important. There is not that much to follow: Be friendly, do your share- respect what we others do and celebrate the sucess together. It is hard to understand why some people make their and other lives so miserable by just doing their own thing. I don’t know how to accept this- I guess I will never accept this.
Quote: Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. Henry Ford
Supplies: Rose Moka Papers and Stickers, Acrylic Paints, Heidi Swapp Chipboard Letters, Autumn Leaves Crazy Stitching stamps.

Einen schönen Samstag Euch!

Wishing you a gorgeous Saturday!

  • Sylvia

    |

    Oh yes…
    Have a great start to the week!

    Reply

  • heather

    |

    I love this. I hope that you can make it through.

    Reply

  • Patricia

    |

    Love this!! And totally agree with you! Love teamwork!!!

    Reply

  • Michelle

    |

    Beautiful! I completely agree with you. Send them back to preschool.

    Reply

  • Lisa

    |

    really great layout– love your work!

    Reply

  • Daphne

    |

    that is the worst thing…not being able to accept it :-)

    Reply

  • barbara

    |

    I so agree with you Nat……..The layout is awsome LOVE the stiching you did!

    Reply

  • Kim Sonksen

    |

    Yeppers, I totally agree with all you said. And I adore this layout – the colours, the stitching and the title: TOP

    Reply

  • Birgit

    |

    oh ja, da hast du wirklich die treffenden Worte gefunden! Dein Layout ist hammer stark!!! drück dich…

    Reply

  • Sandra

    |

    Du sprichst mir aus der Seele…seit ich an der Uni ständig mit Teamwork konfrontiert bin, hab ich mich schon tausend Mal geärgert, dass Leute so unzuverlässig undeigensinnig sein können…

    Reply

  • kerstin

    |

    Aber lass mal, wer nich im Team spielen kann, dem entgeht auch ‘ne Menge. ;-)

    Reply

  • Katrin

    |

    Du sprichst mir aus der Seele :) Ein wunderbares Layout! Liebe Grüße, Katrin

    Reply

  • Jacqueline

    |

    Love your LO!!!
    Looks awesome!!

    Reply

  • mywiel

    |

    Wahre Worte die du da schreibst – und noch dazu auf einem absolut genialen Layout :). Schönes Wochenende Süße!

    Reply

Leave a comment

Prima Workshop StoryTeller -Winner

Michelle LaPoint Rydell won the won the Prima 5 x 7 Sasha Paper Pack with my Online StoryTeller Workshop for ScrapTastic.

Congrats Girl :-)

And you can all still join us in the workshops – there are still some kits available.

  • barbara

    |

    Congrats Michelle!!!

    Reply

  • kristii

    |

    Whoo hoo!! Congrats!! Hope you have a great weekend Nat!!!

    Reply

Leave a comment

Let’s talk Workshops Part III – Denmark in March

Sagte ich nicht, dass da noch mehr Workshops kommen? ;) Gleich zwei Tage nachdem ich von NYC zurückgekommen bin, geht es weiter nach Dänemark. Genauer gesagt nach Middelfart zur Scrapbooking Convention, wo ich am 28.03.2009 dann Workshops gebe.

Didn’t I mention that there are more workshops to come? ;) Right two days after I will be back from NYC, I will continue on to Denmark. To be even more precise to Middelfart for the Scrapbooking Convention where I will be teaching on March 28th.

Ich werde zwei Workshops geben – I will be teaching two workshops.

More Details http://www.scrapbookingclub.dk/

*Family Get-Away Layout*

Sat. March 28 2009  – 11 am to 1 pm

Take you family on a nice get-away with workshop instructor Nathalie Kalbach. Working with lots of paint and Prima Paintables paper she will teach you to create a fun layout. You will learn some fun techniques, which you can adapt easily on other layouts and projects.

The sky-is-the-limit and you’ll leave this workshop with a whimsical family-layout.

Pris 200 kr. incl.  materialer

*When I was…-Album*

Sat. March 28, 2009 – 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm

In this workshop with Nathalie Kalbach you will create a special mini album that will tell the story of different stages of your or of someone else’ life. We will create a very special cover and a great inlet that will help to reflect your story in a wonderful way. You will work with different Prima Products and we will use a couple fun techniques and materials, which you can adapt easily for other projects too.

Pris 200 kr. incl. materialer

Can’t wait to see you there!

Comments (18)

  • vivian

    |

    great news nat!!! so when are you coming to australia? ;)

    Reply

  • Suz Gray (craftysuz)

    |

    Congrats on being featured on Scrap Scene yesterday! How exciting about the classes. I so enjoyed that crop where you taught us all those creative techniques with paint. Best wishes.

    Reply

  • Natasja

    |

    super workshop in Denmark!
    xo
    Natas

    Reply

  • christiane

    |

    can’t wait to have a fun road-trip with you again!! ASSENSSSS!!!! ;)

    Reply

  • Sylvia

    |

    klasse Nat!

    Reply

  • aud

    |

    gorgeous project! have fun teaching!!!

    Reply

  • Birgit Koopsen

    |

    Your workshops look sooo fun!! a little birdie told me we will meet each other later this year ;)

    Reply

  • Kim Sonksen

    |

    Woooohooooo – you are rocking and rolling girl!!!!

    Reply

  • Michelle

    |

    Wow, you are a teaching fiend! So lucky and well earned! Totally digging everything. TFS.

    Reply

  • Birgit

    |

    leider komme ich zur Zeit nur sehr selten hier vorbei aber jedes mal wenn ich es doch schaffe ist es hier ein wahrer Augenschmaus :-)) klasse Layouts hast du wieder eingestellt!!! Viel Spaß bei deinen Workshops :-))

    Reply

  • squillen

    |

    Wow Nat that looks awesome!!!

    Reply

  • Michelle Rydell

    |

    If I was made of money I would fly to these workshops – they look like so much fun! You will be fabulous!

    Reply

  • kristii

    |

    Looks Awesome Nat!!! Wish I could come!!! Hope you have a great day!

    Reply

  • Molly

    |

    Wow! I love the family layout, it is so cool! Too bad you aren’t coming out to Hawaii! ;) I would so take a class!

    Reply

  • TracieH

    |

    Great projects Nat – wish I lived closer by!
    Tracie.x.

    Reply

  • mywiel

    |

    Schade, dass ich da nicht dabei sein kann. Das klingt wirklich super, was ich da so lese. Aber ich wünsche dir und allen Teilnehmerinnen ganz viel Spaß dei der Convention ;)

    Reply

  • Liz

    |

    du gehst ja hier unter die jetsetter! Klasse. Viel Spass im nördlichen nachbarland.

    Reply

  • Daniela

    |

    Super, das freut mich für dich – und für die Scrappere und das Stempelvolk, die dich erleben dürfen! :-)

    Reply

Leave a comment