--- 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

Kaisercraft June challenge Scrapbook Layout "Cherish"

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing my take on the challenge on the
Kaisercraft Blog

"Cherish"

I decided to do the left vertical column - Black and white photos x 2, stitching and stencil.

I've used the Mini Designer stencil and traced through it.

Then I stitched around the stencil marks with a combination of navy and blue sparkly cotton.

I adore the navy florals in this collection and kept it nice and simple with a kraft background and white accents.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping.

--- A2Z Scraplets DT --- "Brothers" Scrapbook Layout

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for A2Z Scraplets

My layout "Brothers, Buddies, Best Friends"

When my mojo has taken a holiday ... I download a new cut file and have a little play.

This page is a backed cut file, which I've then embellished.

Firstly with Colour Blast spray in "Bling"

Then I've done some stash busting.
Collecting items with the turquoise and black colour theme in mind.

On this page, I've used the Brothers Word and treated it with Colour Blast "Envy" embossing powder.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

--- Scrapbook Boutique DT --- April challenge moodboard reveal "Christmas" layout + process video

Hi Scrap Friends

It's challenge time over at Scrapbook Boutique.



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


Monochrome + one colour.

Here is my layout "Christmas"

So, in thinking about monochrome + one colour I thought about my favourite - turquoise and then I thought yellow but we did a yellow challenge last month.
What's my next favourite colour "Red"!
And red is not a colour that I often scrap with.
It's also an awesome way to get some of my Christmas Memories recorded.

So for this page, I started with the recent Kaisercraft "Christmas Edition" collection - featuring a lovely neutral palette.
I've then coloured the background with Distress Crayons.
Looking back on the layout ... maybe I should have coloured the leaves "green" but I do like the pops of red.

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:

Kaisercraft Paper Pad 12x12 Inch - Christmas Edition 48Pk Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Silhouette Cameo 3 Digital Cutting Machine Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	American Crafts 12x12 Inch Textured Cardstock - White Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Best Creation - Shimmer Sand Cardstock 12x12 Inch - Red Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique
Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Crayon Set 7 Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Embroidery Thread Pack 8.75yd 24 Pk - Ombres Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique

--- Colour Blast DT --- "Cheers" Scrapbook Layout + Process video - technique

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a new project for Colour Blast

"Cheers"

For this project you'll need 

White Heavy Gesso

Colour Shimmer Dust Navy

Colour Shimmer Dust Cobalt

I'm really drawn to the shimmer dusts at the moment and this layout was a little experiment in a new technique.

What you see below is the second attempt - My first attempt ended up in the bin all because I didn't follow the single most important rule of the colour wheel!!!

Yep - I did this same technique but with three colours and I ended up with mud!!!

Read on and I'll explain more ...

Firstly I've taken the White Heavy Gesso and the Shimmer Dusts in Navy and Cobalt + a piece of white 12x12 cardstock.

Next I've used a spatula to spread the White Heavy gesso down one side of the page - amount is important here - not to much or it's a gluggy mess that will never dry but too little and you won't be able to spread with the shimmer dusts - I would suggest experimenting first.

While the gesso is wet sprinkle alternating similar colours along the length of the gesso and then with a spatula spread the colour into the centre of the page.

I love how it mixes and gives different layers of colour with the gesso.

I chose to repeat the process on the opposite side of the page, filling in some of the gaps.

When it's dried, you get this awesome background.

I can't wait to try this with other colour combinations.

As the edges where a little messy, I chose to cover them with paper layers.

Normally I would use these fabulous blues for a boys page but I opened my printed photo stash and saw this one of myself wearing a blue dress and fascinator for the races and knew it was perfect for this page. 

I created my large cluster and a smaller area diagonally opposite.

Finally I needed a title.

I made the title with the Cameo - cutting it three times and layering them on top of each other for a chipboard effect.

I originally was going to use "Just Blue" embossing powder but thought it would get lost in the blue background.

So I chose to add a little sparkle instead and used the Snow White embossing powder.

I love the sparkly finish on the blue background.

Lastly I've added computer journalling and a couple of little embellishments - allowing the background to shine.

Here is the final layout ...

I've also created a process video for this page too.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping

Artastic Challenge Blog - December scraplift challenge "Adore that face"

Hello Scrap Friends

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

Artastic Challenge blog.

My layout "Adore that face"

This month the team challenged us to Scraplift one of the Design Teams favourite pages. 

There was some really awesome pages to chose from, but this one from Tone, really stood out to me.

I've created my background with Colour Blast Sprays and the packaging technique.

Other elements on this page are from a recent Kitaholic Kits grab bag!

With so much inspiration from the DT, I may just have to lift a couple of the other pages.

I really enjoyed having the thought taken away and simply copying someone elses page.

Thanks for visiting.

--- A2Z Scraplets DT --- "All in the Details" Scrapbook Layout

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for A2Z Scraplets

My layout "All in the Details"

For this page I've chosen the

All in the details chipboard

First I've added a coat of white acrylic paint.

I've then traced around the large "details" word and trimmed the paper accordingly.

Next was to choose some photos - I wanted some that would relate to the title.

Searching through my stash, I found this paper collection from Kaisercraft and simply started creating.

I love the simplicity of the page and how the chippie coordinates with the background.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

--- Scrapbook Boutique DT --- "Christmas Wishes" Scrapbook layout + process video

 Hi Scrap Friends

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

"Christmas Wishes"

How delicious is the "Mint Wishes" collection from Kaisercraft.



Paper tearing seems to be my go to technique at the moment so I decided to make a really big hole in the backround page and use the awesome wood grain paper for the backing.

To add a little more "mint" to the background I've used the Tim Holtz Distress Oxides.

This is one of my favourite Christmas pictures from last year.
I love that this layout is so neutral and soft with that bright pop of colour on the photo.

You can find all of these products at

Here is the process video if you'd like to watch or check out the technique used to apply the Distress Oxides.

Thanks for visiting.

Products used: 

Kaisercraft 12x12 Inch Paper Pack - Mint Wishes 12 Pk Available from Scrapbook Boutique	Ranger Archival Ink Pad - Jet Black Available from Scrapbook Boutique	Kaisercraft Clear Stamp Set - Marble Available from Scrapbook Boutique	Ranger / Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad - Broken China Available from Scrapbook Boutique
Pentel Aquash Water Brush - Medium Available from Scrapbook Boutique	Kaisercraft Collectables Cardstock Die-Cuts - Mint Wishes Available from Scrapbook Boutique	Tsukinekeo Versacraft Ink Pad - Real Black Available from Scrapbook Boutique	Aleenes Always Ready Original Tacky Glue 4oz Available from Scrapbook Boutique
Rug Canvas 24x30 Inch - 3.75 Mesh - White Available from Scrapbook Boutique	Kaisercraft - Texture Clear Stamps 2x5 Inch - Script Available from Scrapbook Boutique	Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad - Cracked Pistachio Available from Scrapbook Boutique