*** Mystical Scrapbook DT *** August Cybercrop reveal 9 x 12 sketch challenge

 Hi Crafters

Today's share is for the Cybercrop challenge at Mystical Scrapbooks.

This month we are inspiring you with sketch challenges.

"Picture Perfect"

I really enjoy creating in 9x12 so I'm challenging you to give it a go.

You could also adapt this sketch to 12 x 12 in the same way.

I didn't want my background to be too overwhelming so I've used a combination of white cardstock and glitter cardstock.

The squares of patterned paper are all from the Uniquely Creative "Choose your own adventure" collection

This time I've kept the chipboard simple and covered it with embossing powder. 

I love to do interesting things with chipboard.

To finish I've just added some fussy cutting, cotton and journalling. 

Can't wait to see your creations

Happy Scrapping.

*** Mystical Scrapbook DT *** August Inspiration 12x12 Layout "Friends" with process video

Hi Crafters

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

"Friends"

For this layout I've been playing with 

Uniquely Creative "Choose your own adventure" collection

These papers already have a mixed media feel so not much extra was needed - but to create some texture I've added some distressing and paper scrunching. 

To embellish I've used some CVS Flair buttons

I love to do interesting things with chipboard.

So for this "Friends" chipboard, I've firstly coated it with acrylic paint.

Then I've covered the upper part with washi tape so I can add the glitter to the bottoms part.

I cover the lower section with tacky glue then sprinkle with glitter.

Once the glitter is dry, I spray with a sealant. 

To finish, I've added a little bit of fussy cutting and some die cut pieces.

Here is the process video:

Happy creating!

Mystical October Double Layout Sketch Challenge - Featuring Uniquely Creative Christmas Collection

 Hi Crafters

Welcome to October challenge for Mystical Scrapbooks..

It's all about Sketches this month.

As an added challenge I'm giving you a double layout with multi photos to work with.

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

This month I'm getting to play with the 

Uniquely Creative Once Upon A Christmas collection.

I've been having such fun with the gorgeous blues in this collection and decided to team it with a pop of gold. 

Here are the supplies used for this layout:

Uniquely Creative Once upon a Christmas PL Paper

Uniquely Creative Once Upon a Christmas Creative Cuts

Gold Glitter

Sequins

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

Process Video:

Happy Crafting

--- 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 December 2019 --- Peace & Joy challenge

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for

Scrap the Boys

Inspiration for this layout is a Christmas page featuring a man in your life.

This photo is a little blurry so was tricky to scrap, but I managed to distract with lots of background elements. 

I also don't often scrap on Kraft background so this was a huge challenge for me.

This layout also features Kinder Kreations chipboard

KK1740

Thanks for visiting.

I'm hoping to be a little more consistent on my blog next year :) 

Happy Scrapping.

--- White ... with 1 CT --- December challenge reveal "Hello Pancakes" Scrapbook layout

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing my take on the December challenge at

White ... with 1

"Hello Pancakes"

Who doesn't love a gold challenge?

Just in case you wanted a little extra challenge this month, we have a sketch to play along with ...

Can't wait to see your creations.

Happy Scrapping.

--- Kitaholic Kits DT --- "Cake" Scrapbook layout + process video

Hi Scrap Friends

Welcome along to my blog today.

I'm so pleased to be sharing inspiration for 

Here is my inspiration for you
"Cake"

The inspiration for this page came from the cute baking embellishments on the sticker sheet.
I chose these super cute photos of Master C "licking the beaters". I love his face and the little smudge of cake batter on his nose.

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Master C's favourite colour is green, so I focused on that as my main colour with some small pops of pink to help draw the mix master sticker into the layout.

 

I think the title and the chipboard sticker are just spot on.
"Today I am happy because ... Cake!"

In the background I've used some glitter paste through the stencil in the Mixed Media kit.

Also on this page you'll actually find some of the packaging that the embellishments came in - don't forget to keep some of the pretty "rubbish" to use on your pages.

Heres the process video if you'd like to see this creation come together.



Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping.

--- 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 --- "Cheeky" Scrapbook Layout

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for A2Z Scraplets

My layout "Cheeky"

The inspiration for this page came from the pop of green in the photo.
Master C loves green so I wanted to make this a page with a strong green focus.

This collection is from Jillibean Soup - 2 Cool 4 School.
I decided to pair it with some of the Nested Circles
Each given a different colour of Distress Crayon.

I've also used the "Cheeky" word and covered it with Colour Blast Embossing Powder. 

I haven't added too much mixed media but I did add some Nuvo glitter paste to the background through a star stencil!

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

Artastic Challenge Blog - September Scrapbook Layout "Dare to dream big"

Hi Scrap Friends

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

Artastic Challenge blog

This is one of my favourite challenge sites each month because the art piece gives so many wonderful interpretations.

My Layout "Dare to dream big"

This months image is titled "The mentor"

Initially I was drawn to all the shades of blue and grey of the sky.

I wanted to find a fishing picture or even one of a dog at the beach but looking through my stash, I found this one of Master Z with his Dad.

He loves to dress up in his work gear and be just like Dad so I thought this really fit with the "mentor" title.

I've used a Uniquely Creative Kit from a few months back to pull in some of the blue colours and added some Navy paste to the background.

Once I added the photo and layers I needed something else so I added the stitched triangles and love how this page turned out.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping.

--- A2Z Scraplets DT --- "The best day" Scrapbook layout step by step

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for A2Z Scraplets

My layout "The best day"

This page features tow chippies.
First the Leafy Stems

I decided to colour them with my Distress Crayons, so first they got a coat of white gesso.

Then with my chosen colours, I draw on the leaf and smudge the colour with my fingers.

Repeating the process with different greens.

Finally, just to bring everything together, I added a touch of green glitter paste.

I love how they look, tucked into the flower cluster.

I've also used the Picture Frame 15
Covering it with Nuvo embossing powder which has a gorgeous glitter element.

I love how cute this photo is of my boys at Dreamworld.
So simple to put together with a easy torn paper background and lots of A2Z Scraplets Chipboard elements.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

--- A2Z Scraplets DT --- "So Happy Together" Scrapbook layout

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for A2Z Scraplets

My layout "So happy together"

So 2018 has seen me focus on stash busting instead of "shopping" for new supplies.

I am loving the challenge of creating with items already available to me.

Behind the photo you'll see the circular piece of black and white.

This is actually a centre piece of chipboard left overs that I've covered with washi tape and paper strips.

To title this page, I've used the "So happy together" word

Firstly I've applied a coat of Colour Blast Embossing Powder "Just Blue".

Then I've masked the "So happy" words with washi tape before painting "together" with gel medium.

While the gel medium is still sticky, I've sprinkled the whole word with glitter.

Other elements on the page are a Charm's Creation star, Colour Blast paste and lots of paper layers.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping.