*** Mystical Scrapbook DT *** August Inspiration 12x12 Layout "Friends" with process video

Hi Crafters

Today I'm sharing a new page for  Mystical Scrapbooks.

"Friends"

For this layout I've been playing with 

Uniquely Creative "Choose your own adventure" collection

These papers already have a mixed media feel so not much extra was needed - but to create some texture I've added some distressing and paper scrunching. 

To embellish I've used some CVS Flair buttons

I love to do interesting things with chipboard.

So for this "Friends" chipboard, I've firstly coated it with acrylic paint.

Then I've covered the upper part with washi tape so I can add the glitter to the bottoms part.

I cover the lower section with tacky glue then sprinkle with glitter.

Once the glitter is dry, I spray with a sealant. 

To finish, I've added a little bit of fussy cutting and some die cut pieces.

Here is the process video:

Happy creating!

*** 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!

*** Mystical Scrapbooks DT *** Cybercrop Challenge reveal July

   Hi Crafters

It's cybercrop challenge time over at Mystical Scrapbooks.

Your challenge is to use 

Here is my inspiration:

I'm really enjoying creating with 9x12 at the moment.

 It challenges my creativity but also I can fit a lot more pages on my shelves.

So I've started with wood paper.

Then I've added the mixed media element which is acrylic paint through the Kaisercraft Line Art stencil.

I chose some 3x4 photos and mounted them on black - to give them a little pop. 

I've used the Uniquely Creative Brick die on white cardstock, leaving it plain behind the photo and colouring it with distress ink under the "Brave" word. 

I've finished with some star embellishments and wood pieces.

Thanks for visiting

Happy Scrapping

*** 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 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 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 - 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 --- 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 

CSI Challenge Blog - May challenge Scrapbook Layout "Memories"

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout created for the challenge at
CSI Challenge Blog

"Memories"

The inspiration for this page comes from this board ....

As with the old style CSI challenge you are given some tasks. I decided to play along with these.

EVIDENCE

• stripes
• washi tape
• leaves/branches
• hand-drawn elements
• paint
• circles

TESTIMONY (JOURNALING IDEAS)

• Topic: Document something about your creative hobby.
• Presentation: Handwrite your journaling.
• Inspiration Words: creative

Looking through my printed photo stash, I found this one of my Lego house - a gift to myself at Christmas.

It got me thinking about creativity (inspiration word).

My journalling explains that in a house full of lego mad boys what else are you gonna do? Join Em'

I quite enjoy sitting down with a pile of lego and getting creative.

I used acrylic paint to make background stripes, hand drew some elements from the moodboard and chose paper and embellishments from the colour scheme.

I had such fun with this challenge and really like the resulting layout.

Thanks for visiting.

--- Scrapbook Boutique DT --- "Us" Scrapbook layout + process video

 Hi Scrap Friends

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

"Us"

Lately my creative mojo has gone missing!!!
So when it comes to creating I'm struggling.
To complete this page, I've tried going back to some old techniques.



Firstly paste through a stencil.
I just adore this Trodat leaf stencil.



Then I added some of my "go to" colour - teal!

I've used acrylic paint and added lots of water, allowing the paint to run through the paste and down the page.

The background papers come from the fabulous DCWV "Wild and Fancy" collection.

Once I'd finished with the mixed media elements, I wanted to tidy it all up and bring it together.

So I hand stitched around the inner paper square.

To finish I've added some flowers and leaves.
The title I cut using the Cameo and gave it a coat of black gesso, followed by a little sprinkle of glitter.

You can find all of these products at

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




Thanks for visiting.

Products used: 

DCWV Paper Stack Double-Sided 12 Inch X12 Inch 36 Pack Wild & Fancy, 12 With Gold Foil Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Trodat - Noteable Stencil - Leaves Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Silhouette Cameo 3 Digital Cutting Machine Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	American Crafts 12x12 Inch Textured Cardstock - White Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique
49 & Market - Garden Blooms - Alabaster Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Kaisercraft Clear Stamps - Romantique Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Ranger Archival Ink Pad - Jet Black Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Petaloo Botanica Ranunculus Flowers - Teal Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique
DecoArt Extreme Sheen Paint 2oz - Aquamarine Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique	Embroidery Thread Pack 8.75yd 24 Pk - Ombres Shop at: Scrapbook Boutique

--- A2Z Scraplets DT --- "Can't live without" Scrapbook layout - Pets Challenge March

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a layout for A2Z Scraplets

My layout "Can't live without"

This page is my inspiration piece for the March challenge.

So far for 2018 I've been focusing on stash busting. 

I love a challenge with a theme, because you can use what you have available.

This collection from Simple Stories was one of my favs a few years back so I dug it out and got creating.

I've teamed it with the

Can't live without title.

I've given it a light coat of Distress Ink so that it has a two tone effect, with the raw chipboard showing through.

Nrmally I would never put brown, red and yellow together but the collection combined those colours, so I figured "Why not?"

If you'd like to join our monthly challenge, pop on over to the facebook group 

here.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping.