*** Mystical Scrapbooks DT *** July 3-2-1 challenge reveal

  Hi Crafters

It's challenge reveal day over at Mystical Scrapbooks.

Your challenge is to use 3 x patterned papers, 2 word title and 1 die cut

Here is my inspiration:

"Book Lover"

Each month we are providing a product focus and this month it's Dies.

I've used the Uniquely Creative Barbed Wire

Don't forget that dies don't have to be used for the exact description ... I've used the barbed wire cuts as the string on my tag :) 

For the background I'm using Uniquely Creative Chevron paper and cut to 8.5 x 11.

The other patterned papers used on this layout are:

Once upon a Christmas

Ocean Breeze

I chose my photo thinking about a two word title and used black thickers

I've included a die cut tag and added lots of stars.

I've created an area for my journalling at the bottom over the mesh ribbon which provides some great texture. 

To finish I've mounted it on some black cardstock.

I look forward to seeing your challenge entries.

Happy crafting.

*** 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 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

123 Challenge Blog December Scrapbook Layout "Together"

Hi Scrap Friends

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

123 Challenge blog.

My page "Together"

The sketch has a real Christmas feel but I really took my inspiration from the colours.

I spent a bit of time stash busting to put this page together. Lots of elements from my all time favourite collection Simple Stories "Life in Color".



My background is painted on with Colour Blast shimmer dust in "Candy"

Mostly I left this page really simple to allow the photo (one of my favs) to really shine.

Thanks for visiting.
Happy Scrapping.

--- A2Z Scraplets DT --- "Lovely" Scrapbook Layout + process video

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for A2Z Scraplets

My layout "Lovely"

I've used "Flourish 90 Set of 2" available here.

and treated them with
Nuvo "Gold Enchantment" embossing powder

This layout started with something very different in mind.
Here is the process video if you'd like to see this layout develop.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

--- Off the Rails Scrapbooking DT --- March layout + process video "Happy"

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing my layout + process video for the March Challenge at 

Off the Rails Scrapbooking

My Layout "Happy"

This month we are challenging you to use the inspiration board and include stitching on your project.



I just love the bright colours of the board.
I've replicated this and used lots of blue and pink + patterns.

I've used papers and elements from the Maggie Holmes "Chasing Dreams" collection - so pretty.

Here is the process video for completing this page.



Thanks for visiting.

More than Words February challenge - Scrapbook Layout "Together"

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for the February challenge at

More than Words challenge

"Together"

This month we had to find an "&" and use it in a layout + the word "Together"

I downloaded an ampersand cut file from The Cut Shoppe

and cut it on stencil material.

I then used spray mist through the stencil to create an ampersand background.

I had no idea what this layout was going to arrive at. I started with white card and the stencil idea. 

I  chose orange from my stash of sprays - the layout progressed from there.

Thanks for visiting.

--- A2Z Scraplets DT --- Christmas Wall Hanging + process video

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a project for A2Z Scraplets

I've created a Christmas wall hanging.

I've also created a process video as part of my

12 Days of Christmas YouTube project.

"Tis the Season"

Here's a close up.

The "Sparkle" chipboard has gone through the minc machine and been treated with gold foil.

 

The flag banner received a coat of white gesso and gold embossing powder.

A lot of the extras on this canvas came from the Christams decorating section of my local discount store.

 

I love the way it looks on the wall and the bells jingle which gives this piece an awesome festive feel.

You can find these chipboard pieces in the
A2Z Scraplets Store


If you'd like to see how I created this, please check out the process video:

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

--- A2Z Scraplets DT --- "Just Perfect" Scrapbook Layout

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for A2Z Scraplets

"Just Perfect"

For this layout I've used the Kaisercraft Sea Breeze collection and teamed it with a lovely burlap ribbon I found at my local discount store.

These two chipboards are "Just Perfect" - sorry, not sorry!

Find A2Z Scraplets "Just Perfect" here
or
"Large butterfly corner" here

I decided to simply heat emboss them as they are so pretty and detailed, they didn't need a lot of treatment.

I've used Colour Blast Steel and Envy on these chipboards.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

Artastic Guest DT October Scrapbook layout "Beautiful"

Hello Scrap Friends

I was honoured to be selected as a winner over at the Artastic Challenge Blog

which resulted in a Guest DT spot for this month.

My Layout "Beautiful"

Inspired by this moodboard " Chris Hobel with Rose Pink."

Seeing this moodboard for the first time - it definitely struck me as challenging.

My scrapping mostly focus's on my boys and I don't often use a lot of pink.

However, this year, I've come to realise a few things.

1. I scrapbook for the therapy of creating art

2. The memories are important but my enjoyment of this hobby is priority

3. Who said I can't put pink on boy pages???? NO-ONE!!

Some of the memories I'm creating will go into an album for me to keep so I have been using pink and flowers more and more.

With that in mind, I went searching for a some inspiration papers and embellishments that I could use to create this page.

My initial idea was florals, pink and texture.

So I raided my stash for papers and then searched for a photo.

Love the result of this one.

Thanks for visiting.

Scrap the Boys October sketch challenge scrapbook layout "Mealtime"

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for the October challenge at 

Scrap the Boys

I've been busy behind the scenes but when I saw this sketch, I knew I wanted to play along.

My Layout "MealTime"

I find sketches really inspiring and I love the challenge of stretching the limits of the sketch to my own personal style.

This layout came together quickly with just some paper layering and a water colour background

made using Tim Holtz distress ink.

Other elements are from Cocoa Vanilla Studio.

Thanks for visiting.

--- Scrapbook Boutique DT --- October 10 Moodboard challenge reveal scrapbook layout + process video

Hi Scrap Friends

Welcome to the October challenge at 

Here is this month's moodboard:

So many ways to be inspired - colour, texture and even butterflies.

Here is my interpretation. "Fly"

I've used Lots of Tim Holtz mediums to create my background.
The inspiration came from the ombre blue/purple part of the  moodboard.
The photo I chose was also to reflect the theme of "butterfly"

Don't forget to join the blog hop!

You can visit the other DT members here:

Amanda
Angela
Ann
Linda
Louise - You are here
Lynn
Therese

If you are on the blog hop, you're next stop is to visit:

Lynn

I've created a short process video for this layout:

Thanks for visiting.

Products Used:

Ranger/ Dina Wakley Media Clear Gesso 4oz (118ml)	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Crayon Set 2	Round Sparkle Cabochons - Assorted - Amethyst (pk 9) - See more at: http://www.scrapbookboutique.com	Prima - Finnabair Art Basics Mixed Media - Silicone Brush 2 inch	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress MINI Ink Pad - Blueprint Sketch
Ranger - Tim Holtz Distress Grit - Paste 3.8 oz.	Cocoa Vanilla Studio 12 x 12 Collection Kit - Hello Lovely	Kaisercraft 12x12 Template - Grunge	Darkroom Door Texture Stamp - Dots	Paper Doilies - White Delicate Lace - 6 inch (Pack 20)
Ranger Archival Ink Pad - Jet Black	Aleene's Tacky Glue 2 oz.

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