*** Mystical Scrapbooks DT *** September challenge reveal

 

Hi Crafters

Today I'm sharing a new layout for Mystical Scrapbooks.

Welcome to our September Challenge, this month we are letting our favourite movies inspire our challenges.

It may seem tricky to be inspired by a movie but here are some suggestions:

- title

- photo remind you of a scene from a movie

- movie poster colours

- Good vs evil

- Romance, comedy, Action

- Cartoons

"Hide & Seek" is a thriller movie title - I've never watched it (too scary) but I've heard about it.

So for this layout I've used black thickers to pop off the Nuvo background. 

The background is just freehand squiggles, dots and splatters. 

I've also used the Uniquely Creative "Choose your own adventure" collection.

This was lots of fun to put together and I can't wait to see your "Movie" inspiration.

Happy Scrapping.

*** Mystical Scrapbook DT *** August Challenge reveal 12 x 12 Sketch challenge

Hi Crafters

How is it the start of month already?

Today I'm sharing a new challenge for Mystical Scrapbooks 

This month we are focusing on sketches with a side of chipboard.

"Love this Moment"

I've designed this layout and then given you this sketch to use as you are inspired.

For this layout I've been playing with 

Uniquely Creative "Choose your own adventure" collection

I also needed some colour in the background ... so I pulled out watercolours

To embellish I've used lots of Cocoa Vanilla Studio "Legendary"

and topped it off with some CVS Flair buttons

For the title I've used the Love this Moment chipboard and treated it with acrylic paint and embossing powder.

I'm looking forward to seeing your sketch inspired layouts.

Have fun creating!

*** Mystical Scrapbooks DT *** July inspiration post - Scrapbook Layout "Family" background with acrylic paints

   Hi Crafters

Today I'm sharing a new layout for Mystical Scrapbooks.

For this layout I wanted to focus on using acrylic paints.

Sea Breeze

Marine Blue

Coastal Blue

Firstly I've used paste through stencil. Once it's dried I've used the acrylic paints with water to thin them out. 

To apply, I've used a combination of packaging technique and paintbrush to move the colours.

Choosing a photo is often a tricky part of creating.

I tried a few and settled on this one.

I've used the Family title from Cocoa Vanilla Studio.

With such a pretty background, I just had to add some florals

So I've fussy cut some Uniquely Creative paper and combined it with carnations.

Finally I've finished with just a little black stamping.

Here is the process video to see how this page came together.

Thanks for visiting

Happy Scrapping

*** Mystical Scrapbooks DT *** July 3-2-1 challenge reveal

  Hi Crafters

It's challenge reveal day over at Mystical Scrapbooks.

Your challenge is to use 3 x patterned papers, 2 word title and 1 die cut

Here is my inspiration:

"Book Lover"

Each month we are providing a product focus and this month it's Dies.

I've used the Uniquely Creative Barbed Wire

Don't forget that dies don't have to be used for the exact description ... I've used the barbed wire cuts as the string on my tag :) 

For the background I'm using Uniquely Creative Chevron paper and cut to 8.5 x 11.

The other patterned papers used on this layout are:

Once upon a Christmas

Ocean Breeze

I chose my photo thinking about a two word title and used black thickers

I've included a die cut tag and added lots of stars.

I've created an area for my journalling at the bottom over the mesh ribbon which provides some great texture. 

To finish I've mounted it on some black cardstock.

I look forward to seeing your challenge entries.

Happy crafting.

*** Mystical Scrapbooks *** 8 week challenge - Around the world - Week 2: Africa

  Now we are off to cross the South Atlantic Ocean to....

Check out your baggage claim ticket for your mood board..

Here is my layout "Love This"

My inspiration came in the form of Animals ... so I've scrapped these pics of my Baby Girl taking a ride in the car. 

I struggle with stamping but did use it as the border and I think the paws work great with my animal themed page. 

Supplies used for this layout:

Uniquely Creative paper

Kaisercraft Time Machine Stickers

Cocoa Vanilla Foam Title

Metallic paint - gold

Here is the process video for this layout:

Happy Scrapping

Can't wait to check out your entries.

*** Mystical Scrapbooks *** 8 week challenge - Around the world - Week 1: Brazil

 

Welcome to our annual 8-week competition for 2021! 

Are you ready for a fabulous 8 week trip around the world? 

This year our challenges are inspired by amazing countries around the world but remember, your pages can be on any subject at all, just follow the challenge requirements.

So grab your gear we're off to...

When I think of Brazil I think of Rio.

Now I'm singing the song but I'm also thinking of all the colours of Carnival!

My inspiration is all about the rainbow:

"Captured"

The Cocoa Vanilla Studio "Sunkissed" collection is just perfect for this challenge.

Don't forget to include some washi tape

I prepped my white cardstock with gesso

Then created a rainbow background using Distress Oxides but the colour dried a lot lighter than I planned so I added some more colour using my watercolour palette.

I love this title "Captured" from the Unforgettable Foam titles sheet.

Although my kit hasn't arrived, I've improvised with some washi tape from my stash.

I needed the layout to have a little pop so I fussy cut the Summerlights paper so I could add the stars.

The title was so dark so I added some black stamped stars to tie everything together.

I've finished with some stickers, cotton and Charms Creations Stars.

Here is the video to check out how this layout came together.

This was such fun, I can't wait to see your rainbow inspiration. 

Happy Crafting ...

Rio Carnival

 

Mystical Scrapbooks Cyber Crop Layout - Sketch + sequins - Cocoa Vanilla Studio "Daydream" Collection

 Hi Crafters

Welcome to October Cybercrop for Mystical Scrapbooks..

It's all about Sketches this month.

As an added challenge I want you to add sequins to your layout.

I designed this sketch so I hope you enjoy ...

Here is my inspiration layout ... featuring the most fabulous

Cocoa Vanilla Studio Daydream Collection.

I just love the rainbow theme of this collection. 

It was perfect for a recent family photo.

Here are the supplies used for this layout:

Cocoa Vanilla Studio Daydream Stickers

Cocoa Vanilla Studio Daydream Flair buttons

Cocoa Vanilla Studio Daydream Die Cut Titles

Cocoa Vanilla Studio Daydream Sequins

Thanks for visiting ... I hope you have fun with the sketch.

Process Video:

Happy Crafting

 

--- Mystical Scrapbooks DT --- August Challenge Reveal "Textiles"

Hi Crafters

Today I'm sharing a new layout created for 

Mystical Scrapbooks

For August we are focusing on textiles.

So here is my inspiration "Cool Dude"

If you'd like to join in with the challenges, you can find them here: Mystical Scrapbooks Chat

So my challenge to you is to use two colours and any form of textile.
I've used the Black burlap ribbon

I've used the following products:

White cardstock

Texture paste

Colour Blast Shimmer Dust - Lush

Colour Blast Shimmer Dust - Sunflower

Stencil

True North Papers

Black burlap ribbon

Cocoa Vanilla Studio Stickers

Just for fun I've also created a process video which I hope you enjoy:

Have Fun and happy scrapping.

--- Mystical Scrapbooks DT --- July Inspiration - Scrapbook Layout "Perfect"

Hi Craft Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for

Mystical Scrapbooks.

This layout features:

Uniquely Creative - True North Collection &

Cocoa Vanilla Studio Title

It took a little while for me to finish this layout because I couldn't decide what I needed in the background.

I put it aside for a couple of days and while cutting some other cut files I decided the star was the perfection addition.

Here is the video 

Scrap the Boys - December challenge "Naughty" Scrapbook layout for boys

Hi Crafters

Today I'm sharing my take on the challenge at

Scrap the Boys

My layout "Naughty"

Apparently I did not read the blog well enough as this month is supposed to be a Christmas challenge.

I thought it was a "naughty or nice" challenge and hence my photo and title.

Even if I'm not eligible for voting I still wanted to share.

I've used Nuvo Embellishment mousse in the background and Cocoa Vanilla Studio papers.

Thanks for visiting.

--- A2Z Scraplets DT --- "Hope we catch a fish" scrapbook layout

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for A2Z Scraplets

My layout "I hope we catch a fish"

The "Hope" word was all that was left from the "Dream word set" but I just couldn't work out how to use it. I started by covering it with black gesso.
Then I looked through my photo stash and came up with this one of Master C throwing a line.
I decided to turn the word "hope" into a longer title and used up some of my letters.

I left the layout quite simple with lots of paper tearing and layers.
The black star is a piece cut with my Silhouette Cameo.

I also used one of the "Nested Circles" and covered it with glitter - then added patterned paper behind it.

Items on this page are from the Cocoa Vanilla Studio 'Boys Rule" collection.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

--- A2Z Scraplets DT --- "Beautiful Times" Scrapbook Layout

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for A2Z Scraplets

My layout "Beautiful Times"

These Him & Her Shapes are super cute ... but
I really struggled with using them on a page.

After a few different starts but nothing that I could get happening, I had an idea.

My boys are always sitting with me in my craft room.

So I gave the two chippies a coat of gesso, handed one each to my boys and some distress crayons and asked them to colour them in - one like Mum and one like Dad.

What you see on this page is the result. 

After the chippies were decorated I knew I needed to use them.
So I grabbed a couple of photos of my boys with there first ever scrapbook pages - made with their Nan and created this page.
The chippies were quite bright and colourful so I left the page fairly neutral with a few pops of colour from the Cocoa Vanilla Studio "Boys Rule" collection.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

--- Off the Rails Scrapbooking DT --- September challenge inspiration layout

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing my inspiration for the September moodboard over at

Off the Rails Scrapbooking.

"School Lunches Blah"

I'm not going to lie. I found this food challenge quite difficult.

Firstly I chose my photo. While looking through my printed photos, I found this one of the first ever school lunches I made back in January.

It was kind of exciting at the time, but now I look forward to tuckshop days when I don't have to make lunches ... and I've still got to do this for twelve more years!!!!!

So I decided to make that the story of my layout.

The colour inspiration came from the little cupcake embellishment - I wouldn't normally have used it but for this page, it was perfect.

You can see and hear all about my process in this video.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping.

Louise xo

--- A2Z Scraplets DT --- "Need for Speed" Step by step scrapbook layout

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for A2Z Scraplets

My layout "Need for Speed"

I have used the

Need for Speed Chipboard

I grabbed some photos of Master C - riding his bike and then stacking his bike - perfect!

I had the Cocoa Vanilla Studio "Boys Rule" collection on my desk and it was just screaming at me to create with it.

So I grabbed some frames and papers to create a cluster.

I haven't used the washi tape technique for a while, 

So I grabbed a roll and used it to cover the "Speed" word part of the chipboard.

Once I was happy with the layers I wanted to add a little colour.

So I brought out my favourite medium - Distress Crayons.

I used the three colours to add a fireworks pattern  for behind the cluster.

To finish the page, I've simply embellished and added some black splatter.

I love how quick and easy this page was - but with such an interesting result.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping.