Off and racing

Scrapbooking Top 50's Amazing Race kicked off last week and it's been fast and furious since then. 

Stop 1 saw us scrapping Australia.

The criteria:
1. Use Aussie slang on your layout 
2. Include an Aussie image or an Aussie animal 
3. Use a border punch or scallops - to represent the large iconic structures 

Here's what I came up with, the title is Gone Walkabout. I used the Ah Scrap Aussie bottletop from my race kit and added a new MVB flag and ring as well as a little red Purple Pumpkin flower.

Then it was time for a quick detour! Using this criteria - before embarking on your first international flight, you need to make a detour to the post office to send a letter to your loved ones. It is a really windy day, and while trying to post your letter, it has blown out of your hand!  Scrap a layout or 3 card set with either a postage stamp, envelope or some hidden journalling to get your letter sent to your loved ones and get you back in the race.

I used all three criteria and even included a photo of Angus posting postcards whilst on our NZ holiday, at the beginning of the year. I've used some Rainbow Splendour felt chevrons and teeny Purple Pumpkin spotty button.

Stop 2 saw us jetting off to Asia and I touched down in Russia. After having a look around Red Square I focussed on the criteria:

1. A large title on the page
2. Use something long and horizontal on the page. Eg ribbon, paper strips, washi tape, twine etc 
3. Use something you would find in a garden or park

I love this photo of the kids and their NZ cousins - typical poses from all four. Zoe, oblivious to the world, Angus smiling straight at the camera, Finn, refusing to conform and Meg, styling a fake five year old smile while looking away! I used some Purple Pumpkin twine and one of their awesome new tree buttons and a fabbo Charm's page runner.

I've a had a truly horrendous week so it was nice to kick back and scrap. I've been turning the events of the week over in head trying to see if I can turn them into an amusing blog post but you know what, not even I can laugh at myself this time. *sigh* here's hoping for a better week this time around.

I really hope you are all ok :)