favourite time of day

Hey, hope you are having a great weekend.  Ours has been nice - relaxing and spending time with our boys ☺

I've done the challenge over at Polly Scrap Kits - using the following inspiration picture.

Here's what I've come up with:

All of the products used come from Polly Scrap Kits - June Kit.  Really love what Kayla has put together ♥
I've used the quote in the inspiration picture and also the idea of the leaves in the background - have used a stamp to create these.
Here are some close-up's:

 ... a cute denim rolled flower ...  also a close-up of the stamped leaves - the stamp is by Fontwerts and I've used Crumb Cake ink from Stampin'Up ...

 ... October Afternoon sticker letters - I like to outline stickers as it gives them more depth and makes them stand out ...

... and the quote which comes from the inspiration picture ... the shimmer in the background is from some Studio Calico mist - Shine ...

I love this set of photo's - one of Caden's favourite things to do is read or listen to stories - he has an amazing memory and is quite good at memorizing some of his books ☺

I have never really worked with kits before, but I have to say that it's been nice to put a LO together using only a selected amount of products and to make them work together - this June kit is pretty amazing and has some fabulous NEW products in it too!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend ♥

do more of what makes you happy

Hello, just sneaking in one last challenge for this week.  I've done a very girly LO for the monthly challenge at Polly Scrap Kits - the inspiration is from a quote/picture which I've included at the end of the post.

Here's my LO:

 I started off my LO using the Vintage Doily Mask from Pink Paislee (She Art line) and modelling paste.  Then I used several mists and masks to create a light spray of colour coming from the centre of the page.  I really wanted to keep it simple, just a photo and with lots of colourful flowers.  And I love the final result ♥♥♥
Here are some close-up's:

 ... lots of Prima flowers and some glittery butterflies ...

 ... some twine and also cabachons ...

 ... papers are from MME and I've also used some doily ribbon sticker from Basic Grey - journalling is from my vintage typewriter ♥

... and here's the inspiration picture/quote (hence the title of my page)

Wishing all the mums out there a very happy Mothers Day - happy weekend ☺☺

get picky - inspiration challenge #5

 isn't this picture just BEAUTIFUL?  this is the inspiration picture for the Get Picky Challenge #5. 
I've used some pretty pictures of my niece to create a scrapbook page - they were taken some six months ago and when I see her now, these photo's remind me that she is growing up very fast!  Using all things beautiful - I was inspired by all the white .... and the subtle shades of blue and pink....... and I just love all those roses.
Here's my LO:

 I've used some chipboard as a mask and sprayed some blue glimmer-mist in the background.  The design is fairly simple and I've used on a few different embellishments today, keeping the focus on the photo's.
Here's some close-up's:

... a cluster of gems, pearl sprays, roses and a title card using a stamped frame.  I've also added in a paper lace doily and pink lace trim.

...a garland made with circle and scallop punches and of course some baby pink twine.

This LO came together so easily and I love how it's turned out. 
I have another LO on it's way - something different and I will share that with you soon.

Thanks for coming by and happy crafting.

Get Picky - Inspiration Challenge #1

The fun challenge blog - Get Picky - have an inspiration challenge - check out this sweet picture.  You need to use this picture to inspire you to create a scrapbook LO!

 Here's what I've come up with:

 I've used some cute pictures of my little boy Caden - inspired by the theme of the picture, I've included the word 'sweetness' into my title.  Title created from American Craft Thickers and computer print-out.
The banner is from October Afternoon pattern paper - I love banners and def. wanted to use one for this LO. I was inspired by the stripes in the BG, so I've used some pattern paper along the bottom.
Here's a closer look:

 Hand-made lollipop flower, and ruffled red-striped ribbon.

 Digital collage circle with paper roses.

 A cute little sun button from the Chip-Chop Shop.  Also a closer look at the banner - I've cut out from the pattern paper and scrunched up each edge.

A big birdie button from the Chip-Chop shop with twine  and a white doily from my Etsy store.
I've also got some foam flowers from my local discount store - I've run these thru the Cuttlebug to create some texture.
Hope you enjoyed seeing this one - I had a great time creating this one and am so happy to see my family album keeping up to date!  Head over to the Get Picky blog to view all the details if you would like to join in too.  Thanks for coming by.