--- Off the Rails Scrapbooking DT --- November Boho challenge Scrapbook Layout + video tutorial

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for the November challenge over at
Off the Rails Scrapbooking.

My layout "Loving Life"

This month we'd like to inspire you with this "Boho" themed moodboard.

Straight up ... this was really hard for me!
I'm definitely not a fan of the boho and I'm more a brights/bold kind of person.

So I did a little googling of "boho" and discovered arrows, florals and feathers.
Next I looked for a photo and decided this would be a good opportunity to scrap a picture of myself.

Finally I've gotten into my stash and put together this page.
You can see it here in this video ...

Thanks for watching and can't wait to see your creations.

Happy Scrapping.

--- Kitaholic Kits DT --- "Zed" Scrapbook layout + process video

Hi Scrap Friends

Welcome along to my blog today.

I'm so pleased to be sharing inspiration for 

Here is my layout
"Zed"



The inspiration for this page was the Mixed Media Kit featuring the fabulous Colour Blast Artists Inks in "Citrus", "Marine" and "Sunburnt".

I decided that I wanted to make a water colour background, but I didn't want it to be solid colour.
So I took some old washi tape and taped off sections of white cardstock.

I then added the artists inks firstly in Citrus and Sunburnt, sprayed with water and dried with heat gun.
I left it overnight to make sure it was completely dry then repeated the process with Marine and Citrus.

After it dried, I removed the washi tape and got this awesome stripey background.

I decided to trim it and mount it on  black cardstock.

The rest of the page is just layering embellishments with some stitching and a couple of black ink splatters to finish it off.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping.

Scrap the Boys September Challenge - "My Heart" Scrapbook layout

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm playing along with the challenge over at
Scrap the Boys

My layout "My Heart"

What's not to love about the "Hello Baby" inspiration this month??

I looked through lots of photos but I really wanted it to be a genuine "baby" photo.

This one was waiting in the baby album for it's very own page so I decided to look up the date it was taken and use that as part of my page - "7 days new"

Oh how I miss those sweet, snuggly times.
Even though at the time I really struggled to enjoy it because of the pressure to feed, sleep, gain weight etc.

Someone sent me this quote and I have always tried to remember it
"The days are long but the years are short"

It's true... my boys are now five and started prep this year.
Each day can be a struggle but life goes so fast, I try to remember to just stop and enjoy it.

Thanks for visiting.
Happy Scrapping.

--- A2Z Scraplets DT --- "Memory" Challenge page + process video

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for A2Z Scraplets

Did you know that over in the Facebook group we have a monthly challenge.

Here is my inspiration page ...

My layout "Memory"

I just love the colours of this months moodboard and those butterflies = sigh!

I had a grid pattern in mind, so I gathered some project life cards, some 3x4 photos and a couple of chipboard pieces.

The Camera Squares are one of my fav chipboards - I love how it looks poking out of this cluster.

I've also used the Circle Set and some sweet Butterflies.

For the border, I've added some stripes with Distress Crayons and smudged them.
It needed a little something extra, so I also added some texture stamping.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

--- White with 1 CT --- May challenge reveal "Me 34"

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing my page for the May challenge at
White ... with 1

It was definitely a challenge for me.
As someone who rarely uses pink, I had to really stretch my creativity with this layout.

"Me"

Don't you just love the pretty inspiration board this month.

I started by collecting some "pink"items from my stash.

I didn't want the layout to be too "pink" so I also chose some neutral whites and silver.

I decided that this was a good time to use a photo of myself.

New Hair = perfect for selfies.

It's hard to see (and photograph) but the background actually features delicious shimmery texture paste.

I also chose a white/silver patterned background for a little extra bling.

Thanks for visiting.

Can't wait to see your creations this month.

Happy Scrapping.

Scrap the Girls - January moodboard challenge "Selfie" scrapbook layout

Hi Scrap Friends

It's been a little while since I played over at
Scrap the Girls

I decided that this months moodboard really spoke to me so I made time to complete a page.

"Selfie"

I just couldn't go past the moodboard.

Beautiful blue tones, patterns and textures - it really spoke to me.

It also helped that I knew I had this photo of which I'm wearing a blue dress.

My background paper is a foil from the French White DCWV collection.

I've used Colour Blast Sprays "Caribbean" and "Indigo" to build layers of colour over texture paste.

Finally for my title, I just picked up this chipboard from A2Z Scraplets and it was just right - for the photo and a great size.
It had one coat of "Just Blue" Colour Blast embossing powder and one coat of "Snow White" Colour Blast embossing powder.

To embellish the page, I've added some flowers (rare for me), butterflies, sequins and die cuts.

I really like how this one came together.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping.

--- A2Z Scraplets DT --- "Happy Holiday Memory" Scrapbook Layout

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for A2Z Scraplets

My layout "Happy Holiday Memory"

This layout started as a background experiement and quickly developed from there ...

I pulled out this washi tape that I didn't really know how to use.

I started making lines of it on the page and then covered the whole thing with clear gesso.

When the gesso was dry - I used Distress Crayon to smudge some more colour around the lines.

I also wanted some really subtle colour - so I sprayed some Colour Spray "Bling" freestyle.

Then I added some stamping and black ink splatters.

The chipboard pieces are the spotty circles

I've given them a coat of gesso and then covered them with metallic Distress Crayon.

Finally I've chosen this photo because it had a little pop of colour to go with my very neutral background.

I've added some journalling, title and butterflies to finish the page.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

--- White ... with 1 CT --- October Pink Whisper reveal - Scrapbook Layout "Beautiful"

Hi Scrap Friends

I love the 1st of the month when all the new challenges go live.

This one is for
White ... with 1 

My Layout "Beautiful"

This month we are challenging you with a delightful
"Pink Whisper"




October in Australia is Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Here is a friendly reminder to be vigilant regarding your health and take care of yourself.

If you'd like more information:

http://nbcf.org.au/

You may also be interested to read the story of a fellow Aussie Scrapper - Gail Lindner who has recently been diagnosed with Breast Cancer and is sharing her experience here

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For my layout this month, I've had to dig deep for something pink.

I managed to find some papers and embellishments and created a simple layered page.

I've used Gelato on my background and hand drawn the hearts in pink & silver.

Don't forget if you still need inspiration, we have a sketch to play along with too.

Thanks for visiting.
Happy Scrapping.

--- A2Z Scraplets DT --- "Yummy" Scrapbook Layout

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for A2Z Scraplets

My layout "Yummy"

I've gone really bright and white with this page.

I chose the

Yummy Shabby Circle

which I've firstly added a coat of gesso, then coloured with Distress Crayon.

I highlighted the word with Stickles glitter.

I also created a border with 

Dots & Waves

treated with white gesso and then I've added Stickles glitter dots again.

I've used the packaging technique on the background - with Distress Oxide Ink.
Then added splatters of Colour Blast "Carribean"
Some background stamping and papers from Cocoa Vanilla Studio.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

--- Scrapbook Boutique DT --- September challenge reveal "Bloom & Grow"

Hi Scrap Friends

It's challenge time over at Scrapbook Boutique.



We'd love to see your creations inspired by our Setpember moodboard.



Here is my layout "Bloom & Grow"

I've used the Bella Blvd "Make your Mark" collection as my base.
I love the title card - it's perfect.



One of the things that I'm trying to focus on is incorporating more 4x6 photos and multi photos on my layouts. I used these super cute photos of Master C.

Here is the process video to see how I created this page ...

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Thanks for visiting, I cannot wait to see your creations for this month's moodboard!

Products used:

Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Crayon Set 4 Available from Scrapbook Boutique	American Crafts Smooth Cardstock Sheets 12 X 1 2 - White - 10 Sheets 216 Gsm (80Lb) Available from Scrapbook Boutique	Pentel Aquash Water Brush - Medium Available from Scrapbook Boutique	Cocoa Vanilla Studio - Wild At Heart - Wood Veneer Words Available from Scrapbook Boutique
Bella Blvd 12X12 Inch Collection Pack - Make Your Mark (W/ Gold Foil) Available from Scrapbook Boutique	Kaisercraft Collectables Die Cuts - Indigo Skies Available from Scrapbook Boutique	Kaisercraft 12X12 Inch Collection Pack - Indigo Skies Available from Scrapbook Boutique