*** 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 *** 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 7: China

 Heading north east now...

China has a lot going for it, culture, production, animals and tourism.

But what really grabs me is their food ...

Symbolism of Chinese Food

Here is my food layout "Don't get Hangry"

I've started with this pineapple paper and torn it into strips. Then I've layered the strips over the top and distressed the edges.

I knew I wanted to add some colour to the white background so I've prepped my paper with gesso

I've then used Colour Blast Shimmer Dust to add some colour to the background. 

A little bit of stitching in a circle to draw in the black.

I've created my own title by cutting the word "Hangry" three times with my Silhouette Cameo and layered them on top of each other. 

I've used some sequins and Rhinestones for bling.

Here is the process video:

Can't wait to see your creations.

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 *** 8 week challenge - Around the world - Week 4: France

 Heading east now across the North Atlantic Ocean ...

Half way around the world and we are settling in France for the week.

Here is my inspiration layout:

The challenge to include fabric and lace was difficult for me.

I had a good think about this one and 

So I pulled out some supplies and started to think about the background.

I started with the Uniquely Creative "Ocean Breeze" paper and used a sponge to add some Kaisercraft Acrylic Paint - Tropical Water in stripes.

I managed to find some tulle with spots and this became my fabric element.

I've used the ribbon from the kit and kept it simple for embellishing.

Other items are the Foam Title and bling cardstock.

Here is the process video for this layout:

Happy scrapping

*** Mystical Scrapbooks *** 8 week challenge - Around the world - Week 3: Canada

  Heading north .....

Canada has some amazing scenery and as the second largest country in the world, we are all familiar with the Canadian Flag.

The flag itself has such an interesting history.

History of the Canadian flag

For this inspiration we want you to feature "Red & White" 

My layout "Vacay"

I've used papers from Uniquely Creative "Once upon a Christmas" collection and fussy cut a lot of florals.

I had a play with a fussy cut title but it wasn't working for me - I just couldn't get the colour to match.

So I had to find something to match and a Thickers title was perfect. 

I would normally add some splatters but I just can't bring myself to add red splatters.

So I've used the Kaisercraft Rhinestones to embellish.

Here is the process video for this layout:

Happy scrapping.

Can't wait to see 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 DT *** April Cybercrop challenge - Black + 1

Hi Crafters

Today I'm sharing a layout for the Mystical Scrapbooks 

It's cybercrop time and this month is all about Black + 1 - I'd like you to feature black and yellow.

For my share I wanted to show you that you can create a monochromatic layout in a different way.

For this layout, I've started with 9x11 background and painted on some Colour Blast Shimmer Dust "Sunflower"

Once it dried I added some black gesso through a stencil

I've used papers from Simple Stories "Life in Color"

Then embellished with Colour Blast Arty Farty Paper and my go to at the moment - cotton.

I've added a little touch of texture with the lace.

Here is the process video:

Happy Scrapping

*** Mystical Scrapbooks DT *** Aprils Inspiration layout - double scrapbook layout "Bunya Hike" + process video

 

Hi Crafters

Today I'm sharing a new layout created for 

Mystical Scrapbooks

This layout "Bunya Hike" is all about technique.

To create the stripey background you lay washi tape at different intervals.

Then cover with your chosen medium ... you could use water colour, sprays, acrylic paints.

I've used Colour Shimmer Dust "Peacock"

After the medium is dry, you remove the washi tape. 

I then decided to keep the washi tape and use that in my background also. 

I've mounted my photos with Colour Blast Find Paradise paper but I still needed something else.

So I used a stencil and some paste to add a little bit of interest.

Finishing off with a couple of florals and some Gold thickers letters

Other products from the Mystical Store are:

Mixed Mulberry Flower bundle

Colour Blast Find Paradise word sheet

Here is the process video:

Thanks for visiting. I hope you are inspired to try out this technique.

Happy scrapping.

*** Mystical Scrapbooks DT *** February Cyber crop Inspiration - all about "Hearts & Flowers"

 Hi Crafters

Today I'm sharing a new layout for Mystical Scrapbooks

Our February Cybercrop is all about Hearts & Flowers.

I just adore this wood grain floral paper from Colour Blast - Love & Grace

I'm still catching up on my Christmas photos so my challenge is to use hearts of flowers on a Christmas layout. 

I've embellished with Uniquely Creative "Once upon a Christmas" and the gorgeous "Chipboard word tree"

You can see the whole process in the video:

Happy Scrapping.

*** Mystical Scrapbooks DT *** Cyber Crop Sketch challenge - 12 x 12 scrapbook layout "Summer"

 

Hi Crafters

Today I'm sharing a new layout for the January Cyber crop over at Mystical Scrapbooks

I'm using the Uniquely Creative "Ocean Breeze" collection

Here is the sketch I designed to help inspire you this month:

Remember that a sketch is all about inspiring your creation.

You don't have to stick to it exactly but we want to see the bones of the sketch in your project. Use your creativity and let it flow ...

You can check out the process video here:

Happy Scrapping.

*** Mystical Scrapbooks DT *** Inspiration blog post - January "Ocean Breeze" collection

 

Hi Crafters

Today I'm sharing a new layout for Mystical Scrapbooks

I'm using the Uniquely Creative "Ocean Breeze" collection

I love when a collection is so fabulous that it makes creating so easy.

This was one of these layouts.

A quick look through the collection and inspiration hit.

I fussy cut the florals and chose this super cute photo of Master Z.

The only thing I added was a little bit of Gold splatter 

You can check out the process video here:

Happy Scrapping.

*** Mystical Scrapbooks DT *** December inspiration "Happy" Mixed Media 12x12 layout

Hi Crafters

Today I'm sharing a little bit of mixed media inspiration for Mystical Scrapbooks

I adore the Frosted Sugar Powder and wanted to explore some of it's uses.

So I decided to combine it with Multi Medium and  Colour Blast Shimmer Dust Peacock.

I trialled it through a stencil but couldn't get the desired effect so I ended up with a freestyle background.

I've teamed this with Fancy Pants paper and Fancy Pants tags

I like to have some form of border on my layouts so Washi tape was perfect for this.

To finish I added some Simple Stories Embellishments a bit of Gold splatter and some Sequins.

You can check out the process video here:

Happy Scrapping.

*** Mystical Scrapbooks DT *** November challenge reveal "Gifts & Cards"

  Hi Crafters

Welcome to November challenge reveal for Mystical Scrapbooks..

This month is all about Gifts & Cards.

My challenge is to make a Christmas Card and if you want an extra challenge - include some fussy cutting.

I'm definitely not a huge card maker.

But when I create cards I make them like layouts = layers & Clusters.

Here are the supplies used for this layout:

Uniquely Creative Once upon a Christmas PL Paper

Uniquely Creative Once Upon a Christmas Creative Cuts

Kaisercraft red Rhinestones

Mulberry Flowers Mixed Bag

Thanks for visiting ... I hope you have fun with this months challenge.

Process Video:

Happy Crafting

 

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 Inspiration "Chill" Scrapbook Layout

Hi Craft Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for

Mystical Scrapbooks.

"Chill"

I'm sure like me, most of you have a huge stash of washi tape. Well this layout uses washi tape and paper to create a banner.

See the video below.

This layout features:

Uniquely Creative - True North Collection

Fancy Pants Family & Co Chipboard stickers
Fancy Pants Family & Co Paper
Fancy Pants Family & Co background paper
Twine
Washi Tape
Wood Veneer pieces
Thickers

Here is the process video to watch this layout come together.

--- Kitaholic Kits DT --- December Scrapbook layouts

Hi Scrap Friends

Welcome along to my blog today.

I'm so pleased to be sharing inspiration for 

Here is a look at my project shared to the facebook group:

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I'd like to thank everyone who has supported me in 2018.

Happy New Year to you all and I look forward to a fun filled 2019.