*** 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 Scrapbooks *** 8 week challenge - Around the world - Week 8: Australia

  And our last leg brings us back to the place we love... 'down under'! 

Australia boasts some of the world's most beautiful natural wonders such as the Great Barrier Reef - the world's largest coral reef system, the Heritage Listed Ayers Rock (Uluru), the Bungle Bungles in Western Australia, the Twelve Apostles along the Great Ocean Road. Man-made icons include the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. *
Well, here we are home again.


* Australian explor

Well, here we are home again in Australia. 

I have so enjoyed my Around the World trip.

My final layout share is "Scenic Route"

Using negative space is a real challenge for me.

I'm kind of a more is more scrapper.

So for this layout I started with White Cardstock.

I created an area of interest on the left by adding random strips of paper.

Choosing a photo was easy ... this is one of Master Z in his Birthday suit making a run for it on Fraser Island!

I added some black ink splatters and got stuck.

I put the layout aside for a couple of days and tried to decide how to make this layout into something I love but still meet the negative space criteria.

Stitching was the answer.

In the video you'll see how I did the chain stitch but you can find lots of detailed tutorial on YouTube.

Thank you for joining us for this 8 week Challenge.

It has been such fun seeing how you've all interpreted the challenges.

Can't wait to see who our winners are.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping

*** Mystical Scrapbooks *** 8 week challenge - Around the world - Week 6: India

 Heading south now...

Fabulous challenge this week ...

Here is my inspiration

"Stories"

I love this challenge. 

I have a 6x6 Minc machine which is gathering dust. 
So I decided to get some foil supplies out!

So glad I did.

I started by adding a layer of DecoFoil Transfer Gel through a Hexagon Stencil

It dries kind of tacky.

Then I grabbed foil in the brightest colour I had - Blue

I place the foil over the gel and heat with my heat gun.

Then using my hands (not recommended as it's hot) or a hard but blunt tool I smudge the foil into the gel.

More smudging gives a more even affect, but I like the rough look, so I just keep adding until I'm happy.

The background is so vibrant I kept the embellishing simple - the ribbon from the kit and some fussy cut florals.

This photo is not a particular favourite but I love the story it tells.

You can check out the process in this video:

Happy Scrapping

*** 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 DT *** February Inspiration 12x12 layout "100% Boy"

 

Hi Crafters

Today I'm sharing a new layout for Mystical Scrapbooks

I'm loving this rainbow background from Colour Blast Bee Arty

I wanted to keep it fairly simple so I added some Art alchemy Metallique Wax through the Stencil

A little tip when using the metallique wax, - it doesn't clean off with water. I had to use paper towel and significant soap to get it off my hands. 

While I let the wax dry, I used Embossing powder to treat the 100% Boy chipboard

You can watch the whole process in the video:

Happy Scrapping.

--- 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.

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.

Scrap the Boys March Challenge - Scrapbook Layout "Dreamer"

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing my layout for the March challenge over at

Scrap the Boys

My layout "Dreamer"

This month we were inspired by the below image.

I first decided to create a star background and used stamps with clear and sparkle embossing powders.

Then I used Colour Blast Shimmer Dust and water colour to create a background similar to the image.

I chose this photo of Master Z in the strangest sleeping position as it matched the "Dreamer" title which was inspired by the night time theme of the board.

I had such fun creating this layout and I love the result.

Thanks for visiting.

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

Hi Scrap Friends

Welcome along to my blog today.

I'm so pleased to have joined the team at 

I've been a huge fan of there amazingly coordinated selection and am loving creating with the delicious goodies.

Firstly if you haven't already watched an unboxing by one of the girls - pop over to the YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/KitaholicKits

There are four kits:

Main

Pocket

Embellish

Mixed Media

There is even a private facebook group with bonus's just for subscribers!

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This month I set the challenge which is to participate in the below "Blind" Crop.

Here is my inspiration for you
"Adventure"



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

This months kits are full of delicious Vicki Boutin die cuts and papers!

 

We recently spent a weekend at Woodgate Beach and I really wanted to scrap these photos of my boys at the beach - the brights of this collection are perfect!

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping.

--- White ... with 1 CT --- October challenge reveal "Trouble x 2" Scrapbook layout

Hi Scrap Friends

Welcome to the October challenge at White ... with 1

Here is my inspiration layout "Trouble x 2"

This month we have a fun easy to use sketch.

Each month when I prepare the WW1 challenge, I start by raiding my stash for anything that matches the colour. 

Then it becomes a challenge to find a suitable photo.

Thankfully I found this one from when my boys where less than twelve months and knew that it would work so well with this months colour.

It's always going to be trouble when it's quiet and this was what I found ...
My two boys pulling all the tissues out of the box!!!

I had fun with paste and washi tape for the background and embellished with my photo cluster.

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

--- 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.

--- A2Z Scraplets DT --- "A work of Heart" scrapbook layout

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for A2Z Scraplets

My layout "A work of heart"

On this page I've used the "A Work of Heart" chipboard

I've colored it with black ink and then painted on Colour Blast Shimmer Spray "Bling" for that lovely gold shimmer.

Then I've painted the heart with red water colour to help it lift off the page.

To decorate the rest of my page, I chose to use blue and red as they were the colours in the photos.
I've used Colour Blast paste in "Just Blue" through a stencil and added minimal embellishments.

Finally I've done some journalling - Very important, don't forget to right the story.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

Scrap the Boys August Challenge "Funday"

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout created for the August challenge at
Scrap the Boys.

My layout "Funday"

This months inspiration was

When I also saw the cut file inspiration, I had an idea ...

Now mostly when my ideas start out, they end up nothing like what I imagined.

I'm pleased to say that this one did!

I cut the geo leaves first and then laid them on white cardstock.

I then used Colour Blast sprays and shimmer sprays over the top.

Once dry, I lifted the coloured leaves and laid them on the layout for dimension.

Surprisingly, I hadn't chosen a photo before starting the page. When I went through the photo stash, I found this one of Master Z hunting for easter eggs beneath a tree! 

Couldn't believe it was just perfect!

Some paper layering and minimal embellishments really let the background shine.

I really feel like my mojo has been missing lately but I love how this one turned out. 

Thanks for visiting.
Happy Scrapping.