--- Scrapbook Boutique DT --- "Hello" Scrapbook layout + process video

 Hi Scrap Friends

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

"Hello"

I started this page with circles in my mind - inspired by this photo which I trimmed into a circle.

I've used the Project Life "Azure" collection.



I've simply cut some various size patterned papers - focusing on blues.
I've inked around the edges with black and mounted some with foam tape to help give the page dimension.

The background paper was a little busy for my liking, so I've added some white gesso to mute it.

Then using a Kaisercraft template and Distress Oxide "Fossilized Amber" I've added some coordinating colour to help separate the blue circles.

You can find all of these products at

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

Thanks for visiting.

Products used: 

Project Life Becky Higgins 12 X 12 Inch Collection - Azure Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Prima - Finnabair Art Basics Mixed Media - Silicone Brush 2 Inch Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	American Crafts 12x12 Inch Textured Cardstock - Black Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad - Fossilized Amber Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique
Bella Blvd Icons Puffy Stickers - Make Your Mark Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Simple Stories 12x12 Inch Cardstock Stickers Combo - Beautiful Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Simple Stories - Clear Stickers 4x6 Inch 3 Pack - Colour, Gold & Black - Beautiful Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Crafters Workshop - Gesso 8oz - White Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique
Kaisercraft Mini Designer Templates 3.5X5.75 Bubbly Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Universal Crafts - Round Ink Blending Tool With Foam (1 Inch) Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	My Favorite Things Die-Namics - Circle Stax 1 Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Delicata Small Pigment Inkpad - Black Shimmer Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique

--- A2Z Scraplets DT --- "2017" Scrapbook Layout

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for A2Z Scraplets

My layout "2017"

The 6x6 square of hearts

is such a lovely chipboard piece but I didn't want to use it!

Eventually I decided to use it with this photo of DH and I.

I've treated it with a coat of gesso, followed by colouring with Distress Crayons.

Lastly, to seal the colour I've added a coat of Colour Blast "Snow White" to give it a little pop of sparkle.

I've cut the chippie diagonally and used it in two areas of the page.

Paper and collectables from Kaisercraft and featuring in a kit from

Kitaholic Kits

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

D-Lish Scraps November Inspiration challenge - Scrapbook Layout "This Moment"

Hello Scrap Friends

I've just spend a whole day scrapping with some friends and decided to complete a few challenges.

Today it's the D-Lish Scraps November inpsiration board.

My layout "This moment"

I've followed the sketch for this layout and focused on a gold theme.

While nothing technically challenging about this page, sometimes it's fun to just create for the memory - in this case my boys moving from day care to kindy.

Thanks for visiting.
Happy Scrapping.

--- A2Z Scraplets DT --- "That's my boy" scrapbook layout

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for A2Z Scraplets

My layout "That's my Boy"

Seriously, how cute are the 

Star Burst Frames?

I've given them a coat of gesso and then coloured them with Distress Crayons in coordinating colours with the background paper.

I adore this photo and all the bright fun colours on this page.

Other elements from ...
 Cocoa Vanilla Studio
& Just Add Flair

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

--- Colour Blast DT --- "Learn" Mixed Media Scrapbook Layout + process video

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a new project for Colour Blast

A mixed media piece I've titled "Learn"

This page features the most fabulous Colour Shimmer Dusts in

Navy & Velvet

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Here's how I put this page together.

Starting with my palette which contains dry and labelled shimmer dusts.

When I'm ready to use, I just reactivate with water.

Paper & photo also ready.

I've used the Black Heavy Gesso and smudged a border around my photo and set aside to dry.

I've had this 6x6 Prima resist paper pad in my stash for a while - inspiration finally struck.
I've chosen three different patterns and I'm going to treat them with the shimmer dust.

First is Velvet.
I've sprayed the paper with water and then painted sections with the velvet shimmer dust.
Using the heat gun, I've dried the velvet.

Then repeat the process with the Navy shimmer dust and water.
When using the water the Velvet will reactivate and blend with the Navy.
Oh so pretty - I wish you could see the vibrancy in real life - it's amazing!

For the other two sheets I've simply painted one fully with Velvet and then the letters partially with the Velvet/Navy combination - using the dripping technique to allow the colour to run down the page.

The middle resist is my favourite so if you'd like to replicate, I'd recommend checking out the process video below.

I allowed the 6x6 papers to dry overnight, then began putting my layout together.
I've cropped some of the 6x6 papers and mounted the photo.

The background needed a little colour.
So I've given the papers a coat of clear gesso.
Then sprinkled around more of the Navy & Velvet Shimmer dust.
(Truthfully, this was to cover up some of the Navy that got mixed with my clear gesso and spread around the page!)

Lightly spray with water to allow the colour to spread.

I then mixed some White Heavy Gesso with water and splattered that around the page.
Don't be afraid to make the splatters quite thick - it adds to the background.

Once dry, some background stamping with butterflies and clocks.

I've added some Colour Paste Snow White through a stencil.

When the background is dry (I like to leave it overnight), I added the paper layers and embellishments.

I've used flowers, navy ribbon and some clock die-cuts to embellish.

How amazing is the colour combination of Navy & Velvet???? Love, Love, Love!

Here is the process video if you'd like to see more of this page.

I adore this colour combination and I recommend getting your hands on some Shimmer Dusts - so much fun.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping

Show us your stuff November challenge - Scrapbook Layout "Epic"

Hi Crafters

Today I'm sharing my page for the 

Show us your stuff November challenge.

My layout: "Epic"

An interesting challenge this month that really got me thinking ...

I've used metal arrows from Cocoa Vanilla Studio and Metal Flairs from Just Add Flair, which also is my handmade item.



This page was inspired by ... "Batman"!
Master Z loves Bruce Wayne and I have had these flairs in my stash for a little while.
These pictures where the perfect opportunity to use the flairs and the SUYS challenge gave me the inspiration needed.

Thanks for visiting.
Happy Scrapping.