*** Mystical Scrapbooks DT *** Cybercrop Challenge reveal July

   Hi Crafters

It's cybercrop challenge time over at Mystical Scrapbooks.

Your challenge is to use 

Here is my inspiration:

I'm really enjoying creating with 9x12 at the moment.

 It challenges my creativity but also I can fit a lot more pages on my shelves.

So I've started with wood paper.

Then I've added the mixed media element which is acrylic paint through the Kaisercraft Line Art stencil.

I chose some 3x4 photos and mounted them on black - to give them a little pop. 

I've used the Uniquely Creative Brick die on white cardstock, leaving it plain behind the photo and colouring it with distress ink under the "Brave" word. 

I've finished with some star embellishments and wood pieces.

Thanks for visiting

Happy Scrapping

*** Mystical Scrapbooks DT - January Sketch challenge ***

  

Hi Crafters

Happy New Year and welcome to my January challenge at Mystical Scrapbooks

I've designed this sketch for you to enjoy 

My inspiration is called "Favourite Spot"

How fantastic is this rainbow background paper?

Its Simple Stories "Hello Summer"

The needed to mute the bright background so I added some Acrylic paint

I've embellished with Simple Stories Embellishments

A gorgeous gold title to finish.

Can't wait to see your creations.

*** December Challenge for Mystical Scrapbooks *** Include splatters - 12x 12 scrapbook layout featuring Simple Stories

 

Hi Crafters

Today is my share for the December challenge at Mystical Scrapbooks

Here is my inspiration layout: "Documented"

My challenge for you this month is to use any form of "Splatters" on your layout.

I've used the gorgeous Simple Stories Life in Color Collection

I just love a wood grain paper.

The background is quite dark so I added some paste

To finish I've mixed white gesso with water and added lots of splatters.

Here is the process video:

Can't wait to see your creations.

--- Mystical Scrapbooks DT --- August Inspiration "Chill" Scrapbook Layout

Hi Craft Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for

Mystical Scrapbooks.

"Chill"

I'm sure like me, most of you have a huge stash of washi tape. Well this layout uses washi tape and paper to create a banner.

See the video below.

This layout features:

Uniquely Creative - True North Collection

Fancy Pants Family & Co Chipboard stickers
Fancy Pants Family & Co Paper
Fancy Pants Family & Co background paper
Twine
Washi Tape
Wood Veneer pieces
Thickers

Here is the process video to watch this layout come together.

--- Scrap the Boys December 2019 --- Peace & Joy challenge

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for

Scrap the Boys

Inspiration for this layout is a Christmas page featuring a man in your life.

This photo is a little blurry so was tricky to scrap, but I managed to distract with lots of background elements. 

I also don't often scrap on Kraft background so this was a huge challenge for me.

This layout also features Kinder Kreations chipboard

KK1740

Thanks for visiting.

I'm hoping to be a little more consistent on my blog next year :) 

Happy Scrapping.

Artastic Challenge Blog - September Scrapbook Layout "Dare to dream big"

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a page created for the September challenge at

Artastic Challenge blog

This is one of my favourite challenge sites each month because the art piece gives so many wonderful interpretations.

My Layout "Dare to dream big"

This months image is titled "The mentor"

Initially I was drawn to all the shades of blue and grey of the sky.

I wanted to find a fishing picture or even one of a dog at the beach but looking through my stash, I found this one of Master Z with his Dad.

He loves to dress up in his work gear and be just like Dad so I thought this really fit with the "mentor" title.

I've used a Uniquely Creative Kit from a few months back to pull in some of the blue colours and added some Navy paste to the background.

Once I added the photo and layers I needed something else so I added the stitched triangles and love how this page turned out.

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 --- "Proud Much?!!!" Scrapbook Layout

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for A2Z Scraplets

My layout "Proud Much"

I was lucky enough to head along to the Brisbane Scrapbook expo in June.

I took a class with Jenny Heaslip Scrapbooker

Jenny makes the most wonderful interactive pages.

I decided to go ahead and make one for this layout.

The front page folds back and reveals the journalling and a second photo.

I couldn't resist the Proud Much?!!!! Chipboard

At the Scrapbook expo I also picked up some of the new Colour Blast embossing powders, this one "Sparkling Sands" is just exactly like the name.

Other elements on this page are from the Kaisercraft Stargazer collection.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

--- White with 1 CT --- August colour reveal "That Smile"

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm also sharing a page inspired by the August challenge at
White ... with 1

My layout : "That Smile"

Seriously, yellows are my favourite colour to use.
So I raided my stash and gathered everything I could find inspired by the "Sunny Yellow" theme.

This was one of those pages where it all just worked!
I think the photo is very important and this super cute B&W was so easy to work with.

Thanks for visiting.

I look forward to seeing your creations.

Happy Scrapping!

--- Scrapbook Boutique DT --- "Mayor's Ball" Scrapbook Layout + process video

 Hi Scrap Friends

Today I've got a layout to share for Scrapbook Boutique 

"Mayor's Ball"

I really wanted to make a lovely floral page as it's something I don't often do.
The inspiration came from the paper collection ...



I've created my own striped background using the Vicki Boutin water colour set.



I fussy cut some flowers from the patterned papers and combined them with Prima Flowers to complete the page.

You can find all of these products at

Here is the process video if you'd like to watch .



Thanks for visiting.

Products used: 

American Crafts One Canoe Two S/SPaper Pad 12x12 Inch 36 Pack - Twilight With Champagne Foil Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Prima - Finnabair Art Basics Mixed Media - Silicone Brush 2 Inch Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	American Crafts - Vicki Boutin Mixed Media Watercolour Paints Set 18 Pack - All The Good Things Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Ranger Archival Ink Pad - Jet Black Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique
Kaisercraft Decorative Die - Detailed Doily Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Crafters Workshop - Gesso 8oz - White Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Prima Marketing - Santorini Mulberry Paper Flowers 10 Pack - Akrotiri Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Prima Marketing - Santorini Mulberry Paper Flowers 20 Pack - Firostefani Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique
Kaisercraft Themed Mini Wooden Flourishes 40 Pack - Blooming Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique

--- Off the Rails Scrapbooking DT --- July scrapbook Layout + process video

Hi Scrap Friends

It's July already and what better way to enjoy the start of a new month, than with a moodboard challenge.

I'm sharing my take on the Off the Rails Scrapbooking July moodboard.

My Layout "Making Memories"

This month we'd like you to embrace the cold and let it inspire your creation.

My first inspiration was to find a photo to scrap that really reflected the weather - this one of Master C with his hoody on, in black and white was perfect.

I then created a mixed media background on resist patterned paper to create similar colours to the moodboard.

Finally I've added some very neutral embellishments to keep in theme with the moodboard.

You can see the whole process in the video below.

Thanks for stopping by - happy Scrapping.

Louise xo