reflect - once upon a sketch challenge

Hey - two posts in one day - that's amazing ...... but I wanted to share my page for the Once Upon a Sketch challenge - I always find the sketches so pretty to work with and with a theme to go along with it - that's a great combination to create your page ☺
So here is the sketch - the theme is a quote: you only live once but if you do it right once is enough. I've not used the quote directly on my page, but was definitely inspired by it!

 And here is my page:

 My son has been using my camera, so I have heaps of photo's to work with lately.  He needed to do portrait style for a digital media project, so he found me willing to be his subject!  I don't often create a page about me - but with a photo in hand and a great challenge theme, I took the opportunity ☺ 
I've used some papers from MME - Izzy collection, Prima & Manor House Creations blooms and mixed media products.
Here are some close-up's:

 I don't often use many flowers on my pages so this was a fun time to use heaps of them ☺  You can also see an Ornate frame peaking out from behind the photo - these are by Manor House Creations and are so pretty.
The sticker letters are by Heidi Swapp - B & W Epoxy sticker letters.

 Some more blooms and my journal work!!
Just some thoughts to reflect on - my little word for 2014 is 'gratitude' so I wanted to bring this in my scrapbooking as well.

I've used a white paper bag to matt my photo - it's easy to distress and curl the edges.

I had a great time creating this page and am loving mixed media and incorporating it on my pages. 
Thanks for coming by ♥

playful & happy

Hey and happy Monday ☺  I always love the start of a new week! There is something nice about starting fresh.  Today I'm sharing another page I created with my DT kit for March from The Scrapbook Store.
I've been working with My Minds Eye - Now & Then - Izzy collection.

Title: playful & happy
Project - March DT work for The Scrapbook Store 

 The photo's are really colourful, so I haven't added in too much extra colour!
 I used a little of the pattern paper, bits from the Ephemera Pack and also made use of the packaging.  Recyle - Reuse ☺
I have also played around with a Memory Box stencil - this one is called Texture Shine.
Here are some close-up's:

 Here is some of the Ephemera bits - I have the texture work coming out from behind the photo and have added in some black pen lines.
And I've used another of the flair pins!

Playful & Happy is the title - and these bits come from the Ephemera pack - a title doesn't always need to be uniform using the same types of letters ☺
And you can see peaking from behind the photo - some of the packaging.  I've added some little sticker letters to it too!

Products used:

12x12 pattern paper - MME - Smile Bloom

Ephemera Pack - MME

Flair Pins - MME

Sticker letters - MME

Memory Box Stencil - Texture Shine

modelling paste

black pen

packaging - MME

cotton thread

twine

There is still some of the MME collection left in the store - check it out HERE.  And don't forget - new products are always coming in - you can find them HERE.

Thanks for coming by ♥

live every moment

 Hey everyone, hope your week is going well ☺  I'm here to share another page using my March DT kit from The Scrapbook Store.  I'm loving creating with MME - Izzy collection from Now & Then.  Super fun - I love their patterns on the 12x12 and am finding that I don't need to shy away from these ones ☺

 My oldest son has been sharing my camera with me, using it for his digital media classes.  So I'm getting some lovely pictures to use for my scrapbooking!!  This picture was one of them. 
With a busy stripey background, I've keep the design quite simple and I love how it's turned out.
Here are some close-up's:

 I've made a banner with a 3x4 journal card and elements from the Ephemera Pack!  I've also used a banner from Heidi Swapp - Ephemera Pack.  The wooden hearts are by Studio Calico.

 I've matted my photo onto a white lunch bag and pattern paper.  I love the flair pins, they measure 3cm across, so are a little bigger than your average flair!!

Here's another view of the banner.  I've used some little sticker words for my journal work - these are also MME.  You get four stickers sheets in the pack - great value ☺

Products used:

12x12 pattern paper - MME - Happenings Frolic

12x12 pattern paper - MME - Smile Regard 

white lunch bag

3x4 journal card pack 

Resist Ephemera Pack - Heidi Swapp

Colour Shine - Heidi Swapp - Tinsel

MME - sticker words

MME - Flair Pins

Studio Calico - Wood Veneer

cotton thread

script stamp

espresso ink

I have one more page to share from this fun collection - I will be back with that real soon.

Thank you so much for taking the time to check my blog ♥♥

now & then

 Good morning and a happy Monday to you all ☺
Today I'm sharing one of my pages that I've created with my March kit from The Scrapbook Store.  I'm working with the Now & Then - Izzy collection by My Minds Eye.  This is one of those fun and versatile collections, suitable for all types of scrapping.
Here is my first page!

Project: March DT Kit - MME - The Scrapbook Store
Title: Now & Then
I've gone with a mixed media background - lately I've been playing around with textures, stencils, gelatos and mists - all very fun to combine.  I also happened to use some packaging from MME which in turn became my title ☺
Here are some close-up's:

 For the textured pattern - I've used the Texture Mesh stencil from Memory Box!  I have found that when doing mixed media it's best to let each layer dry naturally, rather than speed dry.  I tend to have a mixed media project on the side, so I can keep going back to it and take my time.  I've built up the layers with paint, ink, mist, gelatos and stamps.  For some extra details, I've also used a black pen with the same stencil.

 Here is that lovely piece of packaging!!  I covered some of the printed words with sticker letters by MME - I've also used a flair pin from this same collection.
This collection has some really cool 3x4 journalling cards, great for Project Life.  For this page, I've layered a couple under my photo as seen above!

Here is my journal work with my typewriter. 

Products used:

12x12 pattern paper - Good Times Range - MME

12x12 pattern paper - Smile Regard - MME

3x4 journal card pack - MME

Flair Pins - MME

Sticker letters - MME

Ephemera Pack - MME

Memory Box - Texture Mesh

Faber Castell Gelatos

ink

script stamp - Prima

stitched circle stamp - Prima

mist

paint

modelling paste

cotton thread

black pen

I will have another couple of pages to share using this great collection - MME is always fabulous.  Please check in the store to view more from this collection ☺

Thanks for coming by ♥

documented

Hey everyone and happy Monday - hope it's a good one for you.  Still enjoying the school holidays here but I'm just popping in to share this page that I've created using my DT kit from The Scrapbook Store.  This month I'm working with My Minds Eye - Lost & Found - Record It collection.

 We took this photo of us on the second day of this year at the beach while we were camping - love the self-timer!!  So I wanted to record this moment and this collection worked perfectly for it!!
I've layered some of the gorgeous pattern papers and used some of the stickers - then I've added in flowers from Manor House Creations and added touches of texture paste and stamps.  Here are some close-up's:

 The layered stickers are just wonderful!!  They really make it easy to add dimension to your pages.  And I'm just LOVING these beautiful paper blooms by Manor House Creations - so pretty!!
You can see some texture paste under all the flowers - I've added that with a 'dot' stencil and texture paste - adding some colour using gelatos.

 I love repetition and have used it here with the word LOVE.  I've used a sticker from the accessory sticker sheet of this collection, also a wooden veneer frame by Prima and a little speech bubble from WOW.

 A gorgeous layered sticker from the collection - with touches of glitter - beautiful!!

Here are some more stickers and also a "Say it with Crystals" - smile by Prima.  I've added some colour with one of my crochet hearts.

Products used:

12x12 pattern paper - MME - Charming

12x12 pattern paper - MME - Timely

12x12 sticker accessory sheet - MME

Layered stickers - MME

Say it in Crystals - Prima - word arrows

Manor House creations - Letters from Paris blooms

script stamp

texture paste

CW - Mini Grid stencil

crochet heart

twine

espresso ink

WOW - Speech bubbles

Wood Icons - Prima

paper doily

typewriter journal work

I hope you will check out this collection in the store.  It's beautiful and I have loved the gorgeous papers and vintage feel to it ☺

Thanks for coming by ♥

create memories

 Hey again!!  I'm back to share my take on the sketch for The Scrapbook Store for this month.  Here is the lovely sketch by Page Maps.

 I've actually flipped the sketch over to the side as I had vertical photo's.
Here is my page ☺

 I'm using some very recent pics of hubby and me from our camping holidays.  We got the boys the take some pictures of us on the salt lake ♥♥
For this layout, I've used the lovely collection: Lost & Found - record it by My Minds Eye.  It lends itself towards a vintage style with the colours and tones of the papers, but the pattern designs are quite modern, even some with glitter which I just fell in love with. My kit was full of lovely embellishments which I also used on this page.  Here are some close-up's:

 This collection includes some gorgeous layered stickers - these stickers make it so easy to add depth to your page.  My title is cut out from some Prima packaging - I love to recycle!  I've also added in some Manor House paper blooms and a flair badge.

 Here I've clustered a little layered sticker tag and some more flowers - Manor House and Tara Green.

 This gorgeous embellishment is by Prima - Say it in Crystals.  I love to overlay items over the photo.

 Here is some of the different pattern papers of the collection - I love the shine of the chevrons ☺  I've also used some stickers here from the 12x12 sticker accessory sheet.

Products used:

12x12 sticker accessory sheet - MME

12x12 pattern paper - Charming - MME

12x12 pattern paper - Timely - MME 

Layered stickers - MME

Manor House flowers - Letters from Paris

Prima - Say it in Crystals

Prima stamps - stitched circles

Twine

espresso ink

script stamp

paper doily

A Flair for Buttons - Today

We hope you can play along this month - there is a lovely $40.00 voucher for the randomly selected winner!!  Please check the gallery for more inspiration ☺

 

charming = The Scrapbook Store March Sketch

 Hello and happy March - it's officially Autumn - there's something nice about every season - I love this time of year for the pretty colours and falling leaves along with mild weather ☺  So the beginning of the month means lots of new challenges to get your creativity going again ☺  I'm sharing the March sketch for The Scrapbook Store!!

 Once again I've used a photo from a few years back of my oldest boy - it's been great doing this and I've seen how much he has grown up over these past years ☺
I've created with My Minds Eye papers from Collectable-Remarkable collection - these papers are gorgeous ☺
Here are some close-up's:

 ... some layering of the different pattern papers ...

 ... using some of the decorative stickers and the tiny word stickers from this collection ...

 ... chevrons using a paper punch and some of the pattern papers ...

 ... another sticker element and my journalling...

And here is the fabulous sketch:

Check out the gallery for more inspiration!!  We look forward to seeing what you create ☺

It's a long weekend here - so we are going to enjoy some family time at the beach and around the home.  But I will be back with some more shares in between.
Thanks for coming by ☺

cherish

Hello - I saw the latest sketch over at Keeping the Best and just had to join in - love their sketches ♥

This is for sketch #46:

 I've used a lot of My Minds Eye for this page - loving all those chevrons of course.  Here are some close-up's:

 ... AC foam thickers which I've stamped over in ink and a script stamp ...

 ... added in a touch of Hambly and sequins ...

 ... cute chipboard banner stickers from MME and washi tape ...

... some messy string and background texture - gesso, stamping and mist ...

... and here is the sketch - lots of room for interpretation ☺

Happy crafting ☺

you fly you soar

The new sketch for The Scrapbook Shop is out - have you seen it yet?  I think you will really enjoy this sketch from Nadia:

 Here's what I've created:

 Once again, I'm scrapping some pictures of my beautiful niece - my sister took these photo's and I just love them ♥
I've used some MME papers - really want to use some of my 'old' stash because the new collections are out and they are just gorgeous - I would really love to get me some ☺
Here are some close-up's:

 ... a cluster of pretty blooms by Manor House and Kaisercraft ... also using the very pretty Daisy Fan punch by Martha Stewart ...

 ... another close-up of the flowers - can you see some shimmer?  it's Studio Calico 'Shine' mist - so pretty ☺

... I've covered some small Kaisercraft butterflies with pattern paper - inked the edges and then added some pearls ... have also use my new CW mini hexagon stencil with some glimmer mist - adding some subtle texture to the background paper ...

As you can tell, I really enjoyed working with this sketch - we would love to see you play along this month - you could win a $40.00 voucher to spend at the shop!!  Pop over to the gallery to see further inspiration.
I'll have plenty to share this month from The Scrapbook Shop - my kit is awesome and I have two great collections to work with - I will be back soon to share ☺☺

smile

So I had previously mentioned that I've had a bit of extra time to join in with some challenges this month - happy days ☺☺  This page is for the sketch at Keeping the Best - a Russian site ☺ I found this one thru Georgia Heald who is on the Design Team ☺

Here's what I've created with their latest sketch:

 This picture is of my little 'cutie' who has just turned four ♥  He has his grumpy moments, but he mostly does have a wonderful happy smiley face ☺
I've used My Minds Eye pattern papers.
Here are some close-up's of the details:

 ... one of my favourite embellishments to make - the Tim Holtz rosette ♥ ... i've also made a cute bunting by cutting out some little flags from the pattern papers ... have also added in a flair button from Paper Stories ...

 ... another rosette and bunting ... Kaisercraft resin blossom - I use these on most of my LO's and they are a big favourite of mine ... chipboard from MME ...

 ... AC red sticker letters ... typewriter journalling ... the Chevron Stamp is also from Paper Stories - you are going to see that one a LOT ☺

... and here is the sketch - so much fun:

Sketches are my most favourite challenge - they are a great starting point to get a page on the go!!  Hope you've enjoyed my inspiration ☺