*** 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 DT *** Cybercrop March challenge inspiration

   Hi Crafters

Welcome to March Cybercrop challenge reveal for Mystical Scrapbooks..

This month is all about Fire & Ice.

My challenge is to feature the colour blue and use a stencil.

This is my first time using the Nuvo glitter drops

I've used my spatula and applied it through the Uniquely Creative Stencil

Here are the supplies used for this layout:

Uniquely Creative Once upon a Christmas PL Paper

Uniquely Creative Once Upon a Christmas Creative Cuts

I needed a title so I used the Delightfully Ordinary Moments chipboard and coated it with black

To finish I've added just a little bit of fussing cutting, some tags and cheese clothe.

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

Process Video:

Happy Crafting

 

*** Mystical Scrapbooks DT - January Sketch challenge ***

  

Hi Crafters

Happy New Year and welcome to my January challenge at Mystical Scrapbooks

I've designed this sketch for you to enjoy 

My inspiration is called "Favourite Spot"

How fantastic is this rainbow background paper?

Its Simple Stories "Hello Summer"

The needed to mute the bright background so I added some Acrylic paint

I've embellished with Simple Stories Embellishments

A gorgeous gold title to finish.

Can't wait to see your creations.

*** 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 --- September Cyber Crop challenge - Paints/Inks + Tags - Scrapbook layout + video "Together"

Hi Craft Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for

Mystical Scrapbooks.

Its September Cyber Crop challenge time and we want you to get out your paints and Inks.

As an added challenge I'd like to see you create something with a "tags".

Here is my tag inspiration

"Together"

See the video below. 

This layout features:

3 Quarter Designs - Forgotten Manuscript

Gold Acrylic Paint

Impasto

Kaisercraft Chevron Tags

White pen

Stencil

This layout is very special to me. I recently had to let my boy go as he'd developed some health problems. This was the last photo I ever had with him.

The little strip from the bottom of the paper was perfect for recording this memory.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping 

Scrap the Boys - February Challenge - "My Foodie"

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a February project for
Scrap the Boys

"My Foodie"

This month we were to be inspired by this moodboard



I also used the bonus cut file from


Recently my focus has been on multi photo layouts.
So I raided my printed photo stash and realised I had quite a few of Master C enjoying food!
So I combined them and I love how this one turned out!

I've used Colour Blast sprays on the cut file and mounted it with foam to add dimension.
Then I chose a patterned paper background but muted it with some heavy white gesso to help lift the cut file and the photos from the background.

Thanks for visiting.

Scrap the Boys - December challenge "Naughty" Scrapbook layout for boys

Hi Crafters

Today I'm sharing my take on the challenge at

Scrap the Boys

My layout "Naughty"

Apparently I did not read the blog well enough as this month is supposed to be a Christmas challenge.

I thought it was a "naughty or nice" challenge and hence my photo and title.

Even if I'm not eligible for voting I still wanted to share.

I've used Nuvo Embellishment mousse in the background and Cocoa Vanilla Studio papers.

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.

Scrap the Boys September Challenge - "My Heart" Scrapbook layout

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm playing along with the challenge over at
Scrap the Boys

My layout "My Heart"

What's not to love about the "Hello Baby" inspiration this month??

I looked through lots of photos but I really wanted it to be a genuine "baby" photo.

This one was waiting in the baby album for it's very own page so I decided to look up the date it was taken and use that as part of my page - "7 days new"

Oh how I miss those sweet, snuggly times.
Even though at the time I really struggled to enjoy it because of the pressure to feed, sleep, gain weight etc.

Someone sent me this quote and I have always tried to remember it
"The days are long but the years are short"

It's true... my boys are now five and started prep this year.
Each day can be a struggle but life goes so fast, I try to remember to just stop and enjoy it.

Thanks for visiting.
Happy Scrapping.

--- White ... with 1 CT --- September challenge reveal "Crushing"

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing my inspiration layout for the September challenge at
White ... with 1

"Crushing"

Isn't the colour this month delicious.

I firstly chose my photo and hunted through my stash for some teal embellishments.
I found this photo of DH with our teal wall in the background and new it was just the right photo to use.
I then added some watercolour background and paper layers before finishing with a pop of gold colour in the title.

Thanks for visiting.
Can't wait to see your creations.

--- Scrapbook Boutique DT --- "Love you to the Moon" Scrapbook Layout + process video

 Hi Scrap Friends

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

"Love you to the moon"

This page started as a 9x12 but as it developed I added the black 12x12 background.

In the Scrapbook Boutique store you will find some gorgeous paper collections.
I love this one ...

So of course, I needed to make a boys layout.
I also did a little fussy cutting and embellished with a cute little paper fan.

I've kept the background fairly simple with lots of colour splatters using the Vicki Boutin Water colours.

You can find all of these products at

Here is the process video if you'd like to watch .





Thanks for visiting.

Products used: 

American Crafts One Canoe Two S/SPaper Pad 12x12 Inch 36 Pack - Twilight With Champagne Foil Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	American Crafts 12x12 Inch Textured Cardstock - Black Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	American Crafts - Vicki Boutin Mixed Media Watercolour Paints Set 18 Pack - All The Good Things Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Rug Canvas 24x30 Inch - 3.75 Mesh - White Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique
Kaisercraft Decorative Die - Detailed Doily Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Pink Paislee - Wild Child Thickers 5.5x11 2 Pk - Explorer/Chipboard W/ Orange Foil Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Sakura Pigma Micron 05 0.45Mm Pen - Black Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Nuvo Paint Brushes 12 Pack Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique
Paper Twine 5m 6 Pack - Petunia Solid Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique