*** Mystical Scrapbook DT *** August Challenge reveal 12 x 12 Sketch challenge

Hi Crafters

How is it the start of month already?

Today I'm sharing a new challenge for Mystical Scrapbooks 

This month we are focusing on sketches with a side of chipboard.

"Love this Moment"

I've designed this layout and then given you this sketch to use as you are inspired.

For this layout I've been playing with 

Uniquely Creative "Choose your own adventure" collection

I also needed some colour in the background ... so I pulled out watercolours

To embellish I've used lots of Cocoa Vanilla Studio "Legendary"

and topped it off with some CVS Flair buttons

For the title I've used the Love this Moment chipboard and treated it with acrylic paint and embossing powder.

I'm looking forward to seeing your sketch inspired layouts.

Have fun creating!

March Challenge Scrapbook Layouts - Posted on Facebook

Hello Scrappy Friends

Just visited my blog and realised how slack I've been.

It seems as though most of the scrappy challenges have moved over to Facebook.

I decided though that I would create a post dedicated to my scrappy creations each month.

White ... with 1 - Royal Blue

Scrap the Boys

D-Lish Scraps - The Scrap Suite

Off the Rails Scrapbooking - Vintage theme

White with ... 1 - February challenge "Vivid Red" Scrapbook Layout "Friends"

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing my first Feb layout.

I decided to play along with White ... with 1

"Friends"

I seriously love red!

But I hardly ever scrap with it. I find it very difficult to make a beautiful page so ...

thank you for the challenge.

I've followed the sketch for this page.

With thanks to Laura Rahel Crosby for the pinwheel inspiration.

I even made a short process video for this layout.

--- Off the Rails Scrapbooking DT --- November Boho challenge Scrapbook Layout + video tutorial

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for the November challenge over at
Off the Rails Scrapbooking.

My layout "Loving Life"

This month we'd like to inspire you with this "Boho" themed moodboard.

Straight up ... this was really hard for me!
I'm definitely not a fan of the boho and I'm more a brights/bold kind of person.

So I did a little googling of "boho" and discovered arrows, florals and feathers.
Next I looked for a photo and decided this would be a good opportunity to scrap a picture of myself.

Finally I've gotten into my stash and put together this page.
You can see it here in this video ...

Thanks for watching and can't wait to see your creations.

Happy Scrapping.

--- White... with 1 CT --- November challenge reveal "Sweet" Scrapbook layout

Hi Scrap Friends

Sorry for being so absent on my blog lately.
Lots going on behind the scenes.

Today though, I'd like to share my layout for the November challenge at
White ... with 1

"Sweet"

I Scraplifted this layout after discovering it on Pinterest.

It's created by the fabulous Flore

I think this is her blog, but if I'm incorrect, please let me know.

http://scrapfloring.over-blog.com/

We want you to create a layout inspired by the moodboard and featuring "Orange Blaze"

Looking through my photo stash, I found this photo of Master Z on an orange slide.

Then it was just a matter of collecting anything orange from my stash.

For my background I've used Vicki Boutin watercolour tubes and spread them with the tube.

I added a couple of black elements and stamping to help lift the layout.

I'm so pleased with how this one turned out.

Thank you Flore for the scrap lift inspiration.

Happy Crafting.

Louise xo

--- Off the Rails Scrapbooking DT --- October Challenge reveal "Show Bags"

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for the October challenge at
Off the Rails Scrapbooking.

My Layout "Show Bags"

This month we are encouraging you to use something recycled on your page.

My page features a photo of my boys at our local show after they picked out their first show bags.

Master C had kept his since May and I decided it would be perfect to recycle for this page.

The bag has an ombre feel starting with orange to red and then black at the bottom.

I used this as my inspiration for the background.

I started with white card stock and used Vicki Boutin water colours with a spatula 

Other elements include acrylic through a stencil and stamping before adding title and a little bit of sparkle.

Can't wait to see your recycled projects.

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.

--- 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. 

--- A2Z Scraplets DT --- "Fingers & Toes" Scrapbook Layout

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for A2Z Scraplets

My layout "Fingers and Toes"

While recently looking through some baby albums I found a bunch of photos that hadn't been scrapped. So I'm working through some baby pics (even though my boys are now 5).

I started with the lovely Fingers and Toes chipboard.

I've used Colour Blast Embossing powder in "Indigo" to colour it.

I also discovered this super sweet "ABC" blocks chippie.

I decided to leave it a little raw.

I used water colours to highlight the letters and then used the Uniquely Creative sparkle pen to colour the edges.

Other elements on this page are watercolour background, paper frames, splatters, stickers and paper layers.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping. 

--- 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