*** 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 *** 8 week challenge - Around the world - Week 5: Russia

  Still heading east... by train or hot air balloon for the truly adventurous!...

The world's largest country offers it all, from historic cities and idyllic countryside to artistic riches, epic train rides and vodka-fuelled nightlife. *

I've used my title as inspiration for this Russia challenge. For some strange reason I think of Russians drinking lots of vodka and enjoying ...

"The Good Life"

This Kaisercraft acetate had the perfect curve and I've distressed the Uniquely Creative "Once upon a Christmas" papers

I chose a Christmas photo and gave this layout a really woodsy feel by using the woodgrain paper.

I have of course included my kit item ... flair and added some more circle elements.

Finally the Foam titles work perfectly. 

Love how this one turned out.

here is the process video if you'd like to watch this layout come together.

Happy Scrapping

--- Mystical Scrapbooks DT --- July Cybercrop challenge 'Grab 5'

Hello Crafty Friends

Today I'm sharing my Cybercrop challenge for Mystical Scrapbooks inspired by the fabulous "Inkie Quill"

I've used the Kaisercraft Christmas Edition Paper pad and created a non-Christmas layout.

I started with a glitter cardstock background and mixed texture paste with distress ink then added the paste through the script stencil.

A washi tape border and some embellishing with Rhinestones and Flowers.

Here is the video link to watch me create this layout: https://youtu.be/3WvlMHTdEx8

 I hope you'll find some time to "Grab 5" and get creative.

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

Scrap the Boys July Challenge - "Hello Blue" scrapbook Layout

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout created for the July challenge over at

Scrap the Boys

This months inspiration was a fabulous moodboard.

I started with some pink project life cards and once I'd built some layers I added some blue distress ink to the background.

I found the cute "Hello" title from my stash and used the title "Hello Blue" because Master Cooper is mad about Jurassic World, Veloceraptor "Blue" - hence the puzzle in the photos.

Just a couple of embellishments to finish this fabulous colour scheme.

Love it.

Thanks for visiting.

--- Color, Stories, Inspiration CSI Challenge Blog DT --- September 1st reveal

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm also sharing the new challenge over at
CSI Challenge Blog.

My layout "Wild at Heart"

All you have to do to play along is solve the case.

It might sound hard but it's really quite easy - colours, image inspiration, title, journalling?
Pick one or pick them all and use it as your inspiration to create.

I chose a school inspired page.
Embellishing was easy, I created some frames and then added a calendar, leaves and banner.
I also tried to follow the colour scheme too.

My favourite part of CSI challenges is that they really inspire you to create a Story!

So get out there and tell your story!

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!

--- CSI Challenge blog --- July 1st scrapbook layout reveal - Case File No. 257

Hi Scrap Friends

I'm pleased to announce that I've joined the team at CSI Challenge blog

My first reveal is a fun project "Look"

Case File No. 257

My inspiration came firstly from the glasses!

I wanted to create a page all about seeing and the eyes.

I had a look through my stash and found this photo of Master Z who was pretty excited about something (I don't remember what).



I've titled the page "Look".

My other inspiration was
- leaves
- glasses
- black and white pattern
-string

I documented a day at the beach.

I love the striking patterns of this page with the little pops of turquoise.

It was easy to put together and ticks the 2018 box - stash busting!!!

Thanks for visiting.
Happy Scrapping.

--- A2Z Scraplets DT --- "Can't live without" Scrapbook layout - Pets Challenge March

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for A2Z Scraplets

My layout "Can't live without"

This page is my inspiration piece for the March challenge.

So far for 2018 I've been focusing on stash busting. 

I love a challenge with a theme, because you can use what you have available.

This collection from Simple Stories was one of my favs a few years back so I dug it out and got creating.

I've teamed it with the

Can't live without title.

I've given it a light coat of Distress Ink so that it has a two tone effect, with the raw chipboard showing through.

Nrmally I would never put brown, red and yellow together but the collection combined those colours, so I figured "Why not?"

If you'd like to join our monthly challenge, pop on over to the facebook group 

here.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

--- A2Z Scraplets DT --- "Smile and be happy" scrapbook layout

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for A2Z Scraplets

My layout "Smile and be happy"

This page is similar photo to a page I shared a couple of weeks ago.

This is Master Z graduating from Kindy!

I've used the Smile and be happy word

treated with Colour Blast embossing powder "Steel" on the raw chipboard.

I wanted the background to be "clean mixed media" - yep it's totally a thing.

So I've used Distress Ink, white splatters and tags to create layers.

I've also added the Frame 110 chipboard piece.

I love how chipboard looks in the background of layers. It's so great for adding texture.

I wanted a semi-raw chipboard feel, so added some stamping with the Distress Ink and a little bit of white gesso.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

--- A2Z Scraplets DT --- "Create your own dreams" scrapbook layout

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for A2Z Scraplets

My layout "Create your own dreams"

I used the

Create your own dreams chipboard

and coated it with Colour Blast embossing Powder "Deep Water".

I've also included the Chicken wire frame.

I gave it a coat of gesso and then used Distress Ink "Blueprint Sketch" to roughly add some colour.

The background paper was a half started page that ended up in the reject draw.
I added Minc foil to tissue paper and then used gel medium to adhere the tissue paper to the white cardstock.
The background also features Colour Blast paste "Steel" and splatters of Colour Spray "Caribbean"

I have further embellished this page with Kaisercraft stickers and die cuts, a flair from Just Add Flair and snuck a Charms Creations tab in there too.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

Kaisercraft October challenge - Scrapbook Layout "Tis the Season"

Hello Scrap Friends

Today I'd like to share with you my take on the October challenge at
Kaisercraft

Here is my page "Tis the Season"

What an adorable moodboard this month and I love the "Mint Wishes" collection.

The collection features some lovely patterns and textues, so I teamed them with some Distress Ink "Brushed Corduroy" and some splatters.

Some lovely simple paper layers and a cluster of florals to finish the page.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping

--- Scrapbook Boutique DT --- "Because of you" Scrapbook layout + process video

 Hi Scrap Friends

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

"Because of You"

This layout started as a background experiment with the Distress Oxide ink pad.



I've teamed the Distress oxide with the Kaisercraft "Lilac Whisper" collection and 49 & Market flowers.

These products are available from

Here is the process video to complete this page.

Thanks for visiting.

Products used: 

American Crafts Smooth Cardstock Sheets 12 X 1 2 - White - 10 Sheets 216 Gsm (80Lb) Available from Scrapbook Boutique	Kaisercraft Mini Designer Template - Rough Grid Available from Scrapbook Boutique	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad - Blueprint Sketch Available from Scrapbook Boutique	Ranger Inkssentials - Ink Blending Tool With Foam Available from Scrapbook Boutique
49 & Market - Shimmer & Shine Flowers - Amber Jardin Secret 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 - Lilac Whisper Collectables Cardstock Die-Cuts Available from Scrapbook Boutique
Kaisercraft Wooden Flourish Pack - Feather Available from Scrapbook Boutique	Kaisercraft Paper Blooms - Amethyst Available from Scrapbook Boutique	49 & Market - Shimmer & Shine Flowers - Ivory Melange Available from Scrapbook Boutique	Kaisercraft Paper Pack 12x12 Inch - Lilac Whisper Available from Scrapbook Boutique