Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Last Years Masters!

I've been scrapping a bit lately but nothing that I can share ... yet.
It's an exciting time right now, with girls waiting for "THE CALL" from Scrapbooking Memories to narrow them down to the top 50 and then later on to the top 10 in Australia. For my friends that aren't Aussies, The Masters here is a little like CK Hall Of Fame. You have criteria set and need to create layouts and other items accordingly. I've entered the last three years and been fortunate enough to receive Honorable Mentions each year for pieces of my work - it's so exciting to get the call. I can only imagine that it is unbelievable to be chosen in the TOP 10. Unfortunately, this year, due to an exclusivity rule and me writing articles for Scrapbook Creations, I couldn't enter but since I've been thinking of the all girls I thought I might share the mini album I made for last years entry - the criteria was that the album had to be about yourself. I loved making this - it was complex yet simple at the same time. I didn't receive an Honorable Mention for this - the standard was so amazing!














Hope I haven't bored you too much but I really wanted to post something - hopefully I'll have something to share next time. Good Luck to all the girls this year!

29 comments:

KimA said...

Leanne - that album is amazing! That deserved at least an honourable mention. I would love to be able to see it in real life - it looks so tactile

Séverine said...

OMG Leanne!
This is so amazing!
I can remember the album but I don't remember the "box" and this is more than a box! This is just amazingly (<--can we say that?!) creative! I LOVE this!

you're too good!

Kathryn said...

Leanne this is stunning. I wish I had the time and the creative fingers to do this! I'm a little frightened to do OTP but the album looks like a good starter. I'll file it away for when the need arises to do an OTP! Thanks for sharing, it's lovely.

Anonymous said...

Leanne, your work is always amazing! The album/box certainly deserved an honourable mention. Very inspiring too!

wendymadeit said...

This is simply stunning.
The inspiration & planning that went into this are mind blowing.... I can't believe you didn't receive any recognition for it..... This is heirloom stuff! Absolutely inspiring!

amanda hall said...

oh. my. god.

that is amazing. AMAZING.

why the hell you weren't chosen is one of the great mysteries of the world....i think they missed out big BIG BIG time. You should have been one of the ten mate.

WOW. totally blown away by this. I would love to see it irl ...make sure you bring it to the retreat ok? ;-)

Binxcat1 said...

mmmm...yep, ITA with A ^^^^^
YOU WERE ROBBED! LOL Love your work chickie, love your work.

melissa deakin said...

wowzers.
this is so gorgeous, leanne!
i love it!
thanks for sharing it.

Ali said...

i totally agree with EVERYONE else- this is totally amazing - and the planning, and thought involved in making this! WOW you blew me away leanne!! OMG it's amazing.!!! xox ali

Anonymous said...

Love this Leanne Totally stunning colours and design. Thanks so much for sharing "GOOD LUCK" this year xxx I loved your layouts in CK.

Rachel said...

Wow, amazing Leanne....it's so very YOU too. I love how your photo forms the page and you've added text - make's it look like something out of a fancy catalogue (and that's a good thing!)

Rach

helen karanfilovski said...

EXQUISITE Leanne!!!
TFS this - I didn't even know we couldn't enter the Masters because of SC!! lol... lucky I didn't enter then!!
Your work is always immaculate!!! LOVE it!!
Helenxx

Anonymous said...

Stunning as always Leanne....Looks like we all agree....your talent has been wrongly overlooked! Is there a petition I can sign somewhere?.....:)

Unknown said...

What an incredible little treasure box! Totally beautiful, and a very special keepsake Leanne. :)

alexandra s.m. said...

I can't find words to describe the beauty of the box and the book!WOWW!
alexox

kerry said...

what an adorable album Leanne.You should be proud anyway .take care Kerryxx

HIME said...

This is amazing

Your album is beautiful. Very chic these colors

Anonymous said...

Hi, I have just come over from Anita Meades blog and WOW you are an inspiration. I have seen your layouts in the mags and well I am happy to of stubbled across your site. Keep up the beautiful work

LisaW said...

Hi Leanne, I've been an admirer of your work in the mags for quite some time now and have only just stumbled upon your blog! I can't believe this didn't even get an honourable mention Leanne - its just stunning! I love its simple and graphic style!!

Leanne said...

Hey! Let's round out the comments to #20! That album is exquisite! I love how elegant it is and all the little details that make it even more amazing up close!

Hope you are having a great day!

Leanne.

Michelle Jamieson said...

I'm lucky #21! Woohoo!!

I've seen, touched and gone "ooo" and "ahh" at every piece of this amazing Mini book. It's more fabulous IRL, if that is possible!

You know I loooove this Leanne!

Chelle Xx

KatherineB said...

Oh Leanne - WOW doesn't even come near what I'm thinking about this one - once again to those who are the decision makers - I OBJECT!! You should definately have been chosen in the top 10 - what are they thinking (or maybe they're not and that's the problem!)

res said...

leanne, that is an amazingly detailed album, and that says so much about you. love it.

renee

Anonymous said...

OMG Leanne. This rocks with a capital R! Love the mini book and the housing is genius.

Leanne

Anonymous said...

WOW Leanne! That album is truly amazing. Totally gorgeous.
TFS :0)
xxTam

Lisa Le-Ray said...

This looks so beautiful girl!

neat freak said...

omg this is totally DIVINE, I so love the pp and colours WOW girl you are soooo talented!

Lorraine

Tiff Firth said...

Your album of yourself is like an onion.
remove one layer and oh my, there is another, and another, and another.

So beautiful and crafted with love. It radiates how much you put into it.
I do like how the emovabe journal label is inset into the Hambley layer. very clever.
the cord and feathers are very feminine.
just goes to show how high the level of being a master is.
I have envied your style from afar for a while. Clean and classic.
I am finding that your influence is creeping its way into my LO a bit.....
thanks Leanne.

Genmanou said...

WOW WOW !.... SO BEAUTIFUL and creative work !...