everyday moments - June Mood Board - Jot Magazine

 Hello there ☺  Hope you are well on this lovely Winters Day ☺
Today I'm sharing a page I've done using the Jot June Board as inspiration!
I love the colour hues and the idea of using doilies, stamps and the typewriter font.




 I had this page on my desk, half finished, so decided to use it for this challenge.

 The background paper is some lovely feather pattern paper by Glitz Design from their "77 collection".  I love the soft feel it brings to this page ☺
I've also used some bits by Teresa Collins - "family stories collection" - another favourite of mine.

 Some pops of mint colour with the flowers and twine.  I've also done my journalling on the manual typewriter.  And I've stamped the date too ☺

I always love to add mini pegs to bring in that 'banner style' design - another favourite of mine too ☺

Thanks for coming by today and thanks to Jot for this fun challenge
Creating with love and happiness ♥

a little bush family

 Hey everyone, popping in to share another creation that I've done with my DT kit for April from The Scrapbook Store - this one is a bit special: the photo's, the people and the project ☺  I have my lovely sister to thank for the gorgeous photos I could use - Aimee Claire Photography!
And the beautiful people are my brother with his wife and gorgeous kids!!
I've created a mini album with the file folders from the Hello My Name Is collection by Teresa Collins.  I've done one of these before and they are fun!!!  When I received the folders in my kit, I just knew I had to make another one.

So here it is - I've made a little slide-show video - hope you enjoy it ☺
  You can watch the video HERE.

Product used:

File Folders - Teresa Collins

12x12 pattern paper - Love

12x12 pattern paper - Lucky 

Decorative Wooden pieces

Decorative buttons

twine

script stamp

Canvas flower - Prima Marketing

Heidi Swapp Colour Shine - Tinsel

Well that brings us to the end of April already.  This is sadly my last post for The Scrapbook Store as a Design Team member as I will be finishing up as of the end of this month.  It's been (nearly) two years and it's been amazing - truly a wonderful team to be a part of.  I have loved working with fabulous kits each month and hope I have inspired you all with my scrapbooking style.

So this does not mean I will stop scrapbooking - it simply means I won't have any DT commitments for now - I still hope to continue with my craft and share what I love and do.

Maybe I can join in with some challenges around the place .........

And I'd love to focus a bit more on my Project Life ..........
And having a bit of extra time will allow me to spend more time with the important people in my life: my family ♥

A big thank you to my readers for your lovely comments ♥♥

this is me

 Hello - hope you are all well.  We are enjoying school holidays but I've still managed to squeeze in some crafting time and work with my DT kit from The Scrapbook Store.  The second collection I received was Hello My Name Is by Teresa Collins - one of my favourite product lines ☺
This collection has a rather neutral palette with some deep red colours too.

Project: April DT kit
Title: This is Me

 Here is a sweet page using pictures of my littlest man!
I've done a banner style design and used lots of the fun embellishments and words in this collection.  I've also used a little bit of Dusty Attic chipboard.
Here are some close-up's:

 Lots and lots of little words and journalling ☺  You can find these all in this collection. There is a great mixture of stickers and chipboard elements.  For the piece of chipboard - love this - I've sprayed with some HS Colour Shine to give it some glimmer.

 As with alot of the collections these days, also included are some 4x6 journal style cards - I've cut one out and then added some tear-off words to each section.  This row of adorable buttons is from the Decorative Button pack.

Using different fonts and words is all the rage with titles these days, so I've included a sticker and some wooden bits - all from this collection.
I'm always impressed by the extra bits you can get in the Teresa Collins product lines ☺
You can check out the entire collection in store now!!

Product used:

12x12 pattern paper - Noted

12x12 pattern paper - Words

12x12 pattern paper - Lucky

Decorative button pack

Decorative wooden pieces

Dusty Attic - Love this arrow

twine

mini pegs

script stamp - Prima

espresso ink

Thanks for coming by - I'm working on a mini album using the file folders in this collection - cannot wait to share that one soon ♥

our story

 Hey everyone, posting two days in a row ........ that doesn't happen often!! ☺
I just wanted to pop in and share this page that I created for the Once Upon a Sketch challenge - yay, I had time to do a challenge ☺
Here is the Feb sketch and the theme is: totally addicted to ............

 and here is my page:
(I flipped the sketch over to one side so that I could use a vertical photo)

 I chose to use a photo of me and my littlest man.  He's five and a half and is very much an affectionate boy who loves giving me hugs and kisses as much as he can ♥♥
I'm cherishing these moments - he's just started full-time school and they grow up way too fast.
I've dabbled in a bit of mixed media for this page: layering paper, modelling paste, paint, mist and stamps.  I had so much fun and I think I should do this more often.
Here are some close-up's:

 The little banners are die-cuts from Teresa Collins - the He Said She Said collection.  I've also used stamps from the same collection.

 I've used one of the ornate frames by Manorhouse Creations - they are just so pretty.
Here is also my journal work which I've typed out with my manual typewriter.

 The pretty blooms are by Prima and Manorhouse Creations.

And here is a closer look at the texture.  The stencil is a WOW stencil called Moroccan which I've used with modelling paste.  I've created colour with paint and mists.  And I've also used some of my favourite stamps by Prima - Script stamp and the Stitched Circle stamp.

Thanks so much for coming by ♥ 

November Sketch Challenge - The Scrapbook Store

 Hey everyone, today I'd like to share with you my DT inspiration for the November sketch at The Scrapbook Store.  We have another fabulous sketch to work with - I love the mixed media feel about this one ☺

 Here is my take on the sketch:

 I decided to use the 'splatter' element of the sketch and got out my mists and inks.  Here I've used some Heidi Swapp mists.  Instead of spraying them directly on to my page, I've used some clear acetate. I've sprayed a light colour and then added in a darker colour over the top, then pressed the white paper down onto the acetate.  I did add a small amount of water to give a water colour look.  Later when it was dry, I flicked more of the mist over the page for some darker high lights and also to let some of the ink run down the page.  It was a fun way to add mist ☺
I've used the Family Stories paper collection by Teresa Collins - perfect for this photo ♥♥
Here are some close-up's:

 I love adding my own touch of embellishments - here I've used a scallop punch to create this flower.  I've also free-cut some leaves to add in as well.  I love the dimension it adds to the page ☺
I've also used a woodgrain stamp on white cardstock to create my own pattern paper ☺

 The die-cut elements in this collection are wonderful and fun to work with.

A closer look at some of the misting - I've also added more details like the sequins and script stamp.

Product used:

 12x12 die-cut accessory sheet - Teresa Collins

12x12 sticker accessory sheet - Teresa Collins

12x12 pattern paper - Multi Stripe

Family Stories stamp - Teresa Collins

Heidi Swapp Colour Shine - Teal

script stamp

cotton thread

espresso ink

metal clamp

sequins

scallop punch

resin blossom

woodgrain stamp

We would love to see you play along this month - as always there is a $40.00 voucher for the randomly picked winner - what a fantastic prize ☺  Please check the gallery for more inspiration.   Thanks so much for coming by ♥

Mini album for The Scrapbook Store

I've been busy creating this week, making this cute mini album, using Teresa Collins products - part of my Design Team Kit for The Scrapbook Store.  I love how it's turned out - I took so many pictures so I decided to make a slide-show to share each page and give you a closer looks at the many layers ☺
I've used the File Folders as the base of my album - stitching it together with my sewing machine - this is part of the He Said She Said collection - then I've teamed it up with papers and embellishments from the same collection as well as a few bits from my stash.

You can view the slide show HERE!

You can check out lots of Teresa Collins products in The Scrapbook Store!  Thanks for coming by ☺

skinny jeans = March DT kit @ The Scrapbook Store

 Hello ☺ This month I have two gorgeous paper collections to work with for
 The Scrapbook Store. Today I'm sharing one using Teresa Collins - He said She said collection.  Here's my first page!

 I really enjoy working with the Teresa Collins paper lines - their papers are gorgeous and they have fabulous die-cut words and tags as well as beautiful embellishments.
This photo is from last year and I have scrapped it before .... but I just had to do it again ♥  All the papers are from this collection and I've used my Silhouette to cut some arrows. Here are some close-up's:

 ... to make these number embellishments I've used the 12x12 pattern paper - stripes - and used a circle punch to cut out the numbers - then I've used epoxy dots to stick over them to create faux flair buttons - a great way to make your own co-ordinating embellishments ... I've also done some texture work using the new Prima stencil - chevron grunge ...

 ... some of the die-cut elements and words from this collection - these bring your page together very quickly ... the arrow is a cut-out using the Silhouette - I've coated the arrow in gesso to create texture then sprayed with OA mist ...

 ... more die-cut word elements ...  date stamp is AC ...

... and a banner from the die-cut elemnets ...

Check out the entire collection in the store, but be quick because it's selling quick!! ☺
Thanks for visiting ☺

so very sweet = The Studio Challenges

 Hello - hope you had a lovely weekend ☺  Just popping in the share the fun challenge at The Studio Challenges.  This time we have a recipe challenge:

-kraft cardstock

-at least one tag

-paint/mist

-at least 2 different kids of alphas

 

 I've used a picture of my two gorgeous nieces (photo take by Aimee Claire Photography)
I've used Kraft cardstock as the base, a Kraft cardstock behind the photo, some smaller and larger alpha's and I've done assorted misting and painting.
Here are some close-up's:

 ... sweet litte banners - I've used lots of Teresa Collins - He said She said collection ...

 ... Kaisercraft little alpha's and some light blue alpha's from my stash ... the Kraft tag is by Scrap FX ... I've also used some mistable butterflies - they've come up so pretty after I've used some gorgeous mist and revealed the pretty patterns ...

 ... and another close-up of the tag peeking out from behind the photo ...

This is such a fun challenge - I always enjoy recipes challenges - we hope you will join us - check out the blog for more details and inspiration from the design team ☺

this letter

Hello - I have one more page to share which will finish off my collection of Then & Now by Teresa Collins - I have totally LOVED working with these papers and embellishments ☺

 The other day my little man was playing with this letter C and I was taking some pictures of him.  Of course, he wants to take pictures too so I let him take a few -  when I was editing my photo's I found this one I liked ☺  And decided to use it for a page.
I've used the 12x12 chevron pattern paper for the base and have done some subtle stamping using ink and also Silks Glaze.  I've gone with a banner style design - you will know it's my favourite by now.  I've added in a few hand-made embellishments and some paper lace doilies.  Here are some close-up's:

I have used a number of the die-cut accessories - the little tags and words make it so easy.  I've even used some of the packing for one of the banners along with the cute decorative brads.
My journalling is a bible text which goes well with this letter c!

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Product used:

12x12 pattern paper - chevron - Teresa Collins

12x12 pattern paper - words - Teresa Collins

paper lace doilies

wooden pegs

die-cut accessory sheet - Teresa Collins

decorative brads -  Teresa Collins

handmade crochet flower

resin blossoms

enamel dots - Teresa Collins

white & grey ink

Silks Glaze - Silver Bells

cotton thread

Glitz Design Teeny Alphas

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Some of this collection is still available at The Scrapbook Store - you can check it out here.

The monthly sketch for December has now been extended until the end of January - so you still have plenty of time to get your entries in for this beautiful sketch ☺

The school holidays are now upon us ☺  So I'm hoping for lots of relaxing and fun days with my family and hopefully some touches of scrap booking in between.

As the year is fast closing in - I would love to say a big thank you to all my readers - I enjoy reading your comments and appreciate you popping by.  I love sharing my work and hope you have been inspired in some way ☺

same same

Hello - I had my turn this month to create a step-by-step for The Scrapbook Store - it's now up on the blog if you want to check it out ☺  I really wanted to show my process of making this page and how easy it came together using the Now & Then collection by Teresa Collins - there are many die-cut embellishments in this collection which making the process fun, easy and quick and very coordinated.  You can check out the entire collection on-line here!!

a moment shared

Hello - back to share another page using product from my DT kit from The Scrapbook Store - I've been working with the Now and Then collection by Teresa Collins - loving these papers and embellishments very much.  And I've been enjoying working with some photo's of my younger years too ☺

 What I love the most, is the ease at which you can put a page together using some of my favourites from this collection - the die-cut borders - strips of pattern paper ready for you to put in place - die-cut pieces from the accessory sheet - banners, tags and little words, ready to add to your page - and of course the gorgeous pattern papers.
Here are some close-up's:

... I've also used some of my favourite flowers by Prima and Kaisercraft - love adding in bits of cotton thread and twine too ...  the background stamping is done in ink and also some of the fabulous Silks Acrylic Glaze - I've simply applied the paint to my stamps and added random pieces to my page ...

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Product used:

White cardstock base

pattern paper - Teresa Collins - words

die-cut borders - Teresa Collins

die-cut accessory sheet - Teresa Collins

Prima blooms

Kaisercraft resin blossoms

black hemp twine

Kaisercraft template - doily

glimmer mist

Prima stamp

ink

enamel dots - Teresa Collins

Silks Acrylic Glaze - Silver Bells

cotton thread - grey

decorative brads - Teresa Collins

paper lace doily

typewriter journalling

Glitz design teeny alphas

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I still have another page to share from this collection - which includes a step-by-step to show how I created the page - that will be shared soon ☺ Well the days are rushing by so fast, everything seems to be so fast past at the moment.  So I hope you can take the time to slow down and appreciate this very special time of year.

this is me

Hello - I have my first page to share using my December kit from The Scrapbook Store - I've been given the fabulous collection - Then & Now by Teresa Collins - this paper is just gorgeous ☺ So happy to be working with this lovely collection!

Here is my page:

 I was inspired to use some 'older' pictures of me when I was little ☺ This one was taken on my second birthday ☺  For my background I've used the 12x12 woodgrain paper - for once, just leaving it as is, with no textures or misting.  I've also used some pieces from the accessory sheet - the bunting and journal strips, also some of the die-cut borders - these make your pages come together so easily.
There is also some of the WOW chipboard which I've painted with Silks Acrylic Glaze in Silver Bells - this is gorgeous stuff to work with.
So here are some close-up's:

I've made my own ruffled flower using some of the pattern paper and a scallop edge punch, then adding in a decorative brad from this collection.  As mentioned, I've used some Acrylic Glaze on the chipboard - I've simply given it two coats to create a nice shimmer finish to the piece - as you can see I've cut the chipboard is two so that I could use it in two places on my page.

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Products used:

12x12 Woodgrain pattern paper

12x12 Red flower pattern paper

Accessory Sheet - Teresa Collins

Decorative Brads - Teresa Collins

WOW Chipboard - Loopy Circle Frame

Enamel Dots - Teresa Collins

Die-cut borders - Teresa Collins

Glitz Design Teeny Alphas - black

Kaisercraft blooms

Scallop punch

Martha Stewart - Daisy Lace punch
Silks Acrylic Glaze - Silver Bells

Sequins

Mist

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You can check out the entire collection in the store - Teresa Collins - Then & Now ☺

Don't forget about the 3rd birthday celebrations for The Scrapbook Store - 20% off storewide (some exclusions) - ends 24th December.

Have a lovely weekend - we are off to see family who have had some sweet additions to their families - hope to snap some pictures while we are there ☺ Happy times ♥