--- Funky Flairs Guest DT --- Layout "Big Fruck"

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout created for my Guest DT position with Funky Flair Studio

My layout "Big Fruck"

Scrapbooking Memories release a sketch sheet with each magazine and I've used a sketch by

Sharmaine Krujiver to create this layout.

This is the Kaisercraft "Sea Breeze" collection and I've used Tim Holtz Distress

Crayons to create the watercolor background.

Don't forget to grab yourself some delicious goodies from 

Funky Flair Studio

Thanks for visiting

Products Used:

Crystal (Silver) Sold in Sets Only

Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Crayon Set 1

Kaisercraft 12x12 inch Collection Pack - Sea Breeze

American Crafts Smooth Cardstock Sheets 12 X 1 2 - White - 10 Sheets 216 gsm (80lb) f

Kaisercraft Collectables Die Cuts - Sea Breeze

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Scrap the Boys August Challenge - "Sad Face" scrapbook layout

Hi Scrap Friends

What an awesome challenge from Scrap the Boys this month.

Here's my layout "Sad Face"

I've been hoarding these photos for a while because they are cute and when I saw the challenge ...

I knew they would be perfect.

I've used water colour to create my purple background - I love the combination of purple and teal.
Texture paste through an A2Z Scraplets stencil, washi tape, paper, chipboard, enamel dots
and finally a Charms Creations Heart.

Really pleased with this layout. Hope your inspired to play along.

Thanks for visiting.

More than words challenge August - Circles + Friends scrapbook layout

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout created for the challenge at More than Words.

My layout "Better Together"

I'm still undecided about my feelings on this layout. I don't think I've quite reached my
mixed media potential and still have a lot of practice to do.

This is one of those layouts that I like but I don't really love.
I think it's the die-cut background - I should have left that off!

Honest thoughts are always welcome!
If you don't love it - please feel free to let me know - promise I won't be offended :)

Thanks to MTW for the challenging challenge this month.

Thanks for visiting.

August Pay it Forward Giveaway

Hi Scrappers

If you are visiting my blog for the first time - Welcome.

I you've been before I hope you are excited!!!

I've decided to host a pay it forward giveaway.

To go in the draw all you have to do is follow me! 

Friend me on Facebook here: Louise Turner

Follow me on YouTube here: Louise Turner YouTube

Follow me on Pinterest: Pinterest Here

Follow me on Google Pages: to the right ->

(All of the above if you wish but any one will do)

If you're already a follower of me on any of these sites or here on the blog,

comment on this post to be entered in the draw!

Entries close 31st of August and the winner will be notified by email and on the blog.

Thanks for visiting!

--- Scrapbook Boutique DT --- July 30th share - Heidi Swapp Minc Techniques

Hi Scrap Friends

Something a little different from me today.

I've not got a layout to share ...

But I have made a video outlining some of the techniques 

I've trialled with my Heidi Swapp Minc Machine:

Available from

As soon as I unboxed the machine, I got playing.
I trialled a few techniques and then decided I wanted to share them with the
scrapbook world.

As always, thanks for visiting and I welcome any comments.

Products used:

Heidi Swapp MINC MINI 6 inch Foil Applicator Starter Kit	Heidi Swapp Minc Reactive Paint Medium 3 oz.	Heidi Swapp Minc Stencil - Circles 6.5 x 8.5 inch	Heidi Swapp Minc Stencil - Triangles 6.5 x 8.5 inch	Heidi Swapp Minc Toner Ink Pen
Faber Castell Whipped Spackle - 100ml	Heidi Swapp Minc Reactive Foil - 12.25 x 120 inch - Gunmetal	Avery Elle 6x6 inch Paper Pad - The Neutrals Collection	Heidi Swapp Minc Reactive Foil - 6 inch x 60 inch Roll - Gold	Heidi Swapp Minc Reactive Foil - 12.25 x 120 inch - Matte Champagne

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Turtle Soup Forum - July Birthday Bash - Projects ...

Hi Scrap Friends

Well, it seems like my blog has been a little quiet but in the background I've got

dozens of projects on the go.

I thought I would share some of the projects that I've created for the Birthday Bash over at 

Turtle Soup Forum

The first was this sketch created by Bev

My interpretation "Best Friends"

The tags are a challenge set by me - to create a tag that features washi or bling.

I got this idea from pinterest.

I've cut tags using the Cricut and then layered washi tape and used mounting foam to raise the

black layer.

Below are some of the other challenges I've participated in this month.

Artist Trading Cards (ATC) - I've never made these and found it quite fun.

Lots of delicious Gelato colours and some Colour Blast paste + Kaisercraft stickers to finish.

A baby layout using non-traditional colours - we chose orange for our nursery 

so I've created an orange inspired layout.

A shaped card was the task for this challenge.

A wedding layout.

Lastly a Christmas card.

This is what I've worked through so far. I have a couple of other projects on the go but I really wanted

to share some of the fantastic challenges that are happening this month over on the 

Turtle Soup forum.

Pop on over, join up and start playing along with us!

Thanks for visiting.

Bo Bunny Design Team Call Round 2 Projects - Layout & OTP project + process videos

Hi Scrap Friends

I'd like to share my projects that I created for the Round 2 of the Bo Bunny DT call.

This process was exciting and nerve wracking and exciting and stressful and
exciting and anxiety inducing -
 just like all important facets of life.
Throughout the process I tried to stay true to my style and remember that whether I make
the team or not - these projects will live in my albums for years to come -
so ultimately I need to love them!

I'm disappointed that I didn't make the team but it was a very impressive line up and I want
to wish fellow Aussie Amy Little all the best as she joins the team!

Please enjoy!

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Scrapbook layout "Be U" by Louise Turner

What a fabulous collection to work with and opening the box of goodies was better than Christmas.

The inspiration for this layout came from the "Be Fabulous" layered chipboard piece and I picked this photo because Master Z is "Fabulous"

I used the Double Dot coral pearlescents with the packaging technique 

to create the coloured background. Just love the shimmery, texture it creates.

So many wonderful butterfly elements in this collection.
I've used the filagree silver rub ons and fussy cut some of the butterflies.
Other elements are the chipboard stickers and the ephemera from the
Butterfly kisses collection.

Finally, the foil vellum and sparkly brads are a lovely addition to the page.

If you'd like to watch me create this layout, here's the process video:

Bo Bunny Products used:

Butterfly Kisses collection -

> Paper: Bliss, Delight
> Foil Vellum
> Double Dot Coral Pearlescent
> 6x6 paper pad
> Combo Stickers
> Filagree silver rub ons
> Layered chipboard
> Buttons
> Brads
> Chipboard pieces
> Die Cut Ephemera

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Mini Album "Smile" by Louise Turner

My second project to share with you is a mini album.

My boys are constantly looking at photos and love to see their pictures but they can't really

handle the 12x12 albums on their own yet.

I wanted to create something that they could handle easily and show our family ...

and something that was sturdy enough to survive in the hands of a 3 year old!

My favourite item from the Butterfly Kisses collection is the
layered chipboard (below) but the foil vellum (above) comes a close second.
I love how the background papers show through.

For this project I've used photos from their recent 3rd Birthday party.

I wanted the project to be quite tactile, so I've included the twine and ribbon.

Loved the "Flutter" wood look paper for the back cover.

As you can see, Master C is pretty happy to be looking through and pointing out his
family members.

There's a process video for this project, which also includes my experience with using the
Bo Bunny Crackle paste and glitter paste.

It's a little long, but don't forget you can speed/slow the video in YouTube,
depending on your preference.

To complete this project, you'll need:

 Butterfly Kisses collection -

> 6x6 paper pad
> Foil Vellum
> Laser cut tags
> Combo Stickers
> Filagree silver rub ons
> Layered chipboard
> Buttons
> Chipboard pieces
> Die Cut Ephemera
> Crackle Paste + primer
> Silver glitter paste
> Starling stickable stencil

Other items -

> 4 1/2 x 6 inch card stock & chipboard
> Ribbon & twine (optional)
> gold doily
> black pen
> black ink

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It's been an honor to create projects for Round 2 of the Bo Bunny DT call.

Thanks for visiting.