a moment to smile

Hey, hope you are keeping well - I've had some time to get into a few challenges this month and it's been so nice.  Here I have a page to share for Bird is the Word - 'shadow' challenge!!

 This is a picture of my oldest on a recent camping weekend - he says that I never scrap about him :( - so I found this nice quote and teamed it with some Basic Grey.  When they get to teenagers, you can't really scrap all 'cute' any more, so I've made it fairly neutral and with a thought to ponder on ☺
The word 'shadow' has been included in the journalling!
So I've used lots of Basic Grey - Clippings collection on this page - a recent favourite of mine ☺
Here are some close-up's:

 ... a chipboard clock from Imaginarium Designs - have painted it white, then added some ink to the edges and a brad to the centre ... Manor House flowers sitting on burlap with a few cute Kaisercraft resin blossoms ...

 ... computer journalling - found this quote on the internet ...  some background stamping and inking using some circle stamps that I have ...  the main title is also stamped ...

... flair buttons from Paper Stories - oh I love these ♥♥

OK, so that's my page - I'm sure my boy will be smiling now ☺  Have a great weekend ☺

rainy days

Hello - I have a LO to share that I created for the Once Upon a ..... Sketch challenge - I always enjoy Nadia's sketches and journalling theme ☺ For August, it's all about seasons and I've chosen Winter!!

 I really did enjoy creating this page, not only because of the challenge but also because I got to use Basic Grey - Clippings collection - totally love this one!!!
I've added some background effects to the base paper using a Unity Stamp called Splatters & Stars from Paper Stories. I've stamped with white ink and also paint!
I've also sneaked in some Hambly and chevron washi tape ☺
And I've used a photo of my youngest boy walking in the Winter rain with his umbrella ☺
Here are some close-up's:

 ... mini rosette die using the Clippings collection papers ... the paper garland is from the same collection - it's already sewn together, you just need to pop it out from the paper and stick to your LO - so easy and so lovely ☺

 ... another rosette and more of the garland papers ... also a flair button from Paper Stories ...

And here is the fabulous sketch should you wish to play along - really love the design of this one ☺

Basic Grey - Clippings Collection can be found at Handmade by Suzanne - this really is a pretty cool collection and I can't wait to use it some more.
Have a great week - we have a birthday in the family tomorrow - my baby is turning FOUR and he's so excited.  I'm looking forward to his little party☺
Happy crafting and thanks for coming by.

everyday

hello, I've managed to get another challenge done.  This one came together so quickly and easily.  Helps when working with great papers ☺  This LO is for the Basic Grey sketch which you can see here!!

 I've used a picture of my youngest (who always seems to be stealing the show in my pages lately) and I only took this picture yesterday!! Nothing like scrapping the present.
So I've used papers from the Picadilly Collection along with some of their stickers and also the fabric bloomers.
Here's some close-up's:

 ... a kite made from pattern paper with a stitched brad to the centre ...

 ... BG sticker letters and a tree sticker embellishment ...

 ... some of the gorgeous fabric bloomers and type writer journalling ☺ ...

Here is the sketch!!

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend.  Enjoy every moment ♥

a special tea for the bride to be

It's been a little while since I've created for the HBS monthly challenges - but I had the perfect photo for this beautiful sketch, so it was calling me to play along.

 This is a picture of my youngest sister who is getting married very soon!!  We are so excited and cannot wait for this special day.  We had the Kitchen Tea on the weekend and I took some pictures.
All the papers are from Basic Grey - Kissing Booth collection - I've also used some of the paper and canvas embellishments from the same collection!
Here are some close-up's:

 ... I ♥ clusters of embellishments, especially flowers - here are some assorted ones from my stash, layered with chiffon ...

 ... a bit of gesso and ink in the background, some of the canvas and paper tags/embellishments and AC Thickers and Kasiercraft little letters ...

 ... some more of the letters and the journalling ...

And here is the fabulous sketch - you can find lots of inspiration for this sketch in the gallery at HBS!

Thanks for coming to visit ☺

beach bum

hello - it feels like forever that I've been here to share something - I have been busy creating though, working on some things for a shop!!  I hope to share that with you soon ☺

Today I got this LO together for the sketch challenge at Basic Grey - the sketch is by Leeann and is such a fabulous and fun sketch to play with and of course you need to use Basic Grey papers☺

So here is my take on the sketch"

 So this is not your typical beachy theme LO with these pattern papers, but I decided to try and make them work anyway.  I just LOVE these photo's of my little one with his cousin♥♥.
Most of the papers are from the Picadilly collection - I've also used some of the Basic Grey fabric bloomers and sticker letters for the title.
Here are some close-up's:

 ... love these fabric bloomers ... Basic Grey sticker letters - I've outlined in a black pen ... and a resin bird from Polly Scrap Kits...

 ... the flag element of the sketch with twine and another fabric bloomer ...

 ... I've also added in lots of stitching ... and some stamping using Basic Grey stamps ...

And here is the fun sketch to work with:

Ok, that's all for today - thanks so much for coming by - I appreciate you looking at my work.

four wheeler adventures

 I've been enjoying some of the Basic Grey challenges of late - it's great to be able to use some of the hoards of papers that I have in my stash!!
For this challenge you need to include a chevron design in your LO or card.  So this is what I've come up with and wow - it was so much fun ♥♥
Apart from the pictures, I haven't added too much to the overall design - really wanted the chevron design to stand out too ☺
Here are some close-up's:

 ... details of the pattern - I've used the June bug collection ... and I've also added in a BG bloomer ...

... a hand-made paper flower with the scallop punch ... and a stamped frame onto the BG pattern paper - the frame and the background stamping has all been done using a Basic Grey stamp set ...

I think I'll keep this design in mind - it's fun to try some new things.  Thanks Basic Grey ♥

playtime

 I've joined in with the Basic Grey sketch challenge - it's been set by the amazing Leeann - I love the sketch and her adorable LO - so many fun details!!
Here's my interpretation of the sketch -(it's a double-page sketch but I've just used the first page)
I've used the Oliver collection - these papers were perfect for a boyish page!
Here are some close-up's:

 ... i've created the banner shapes using Nestabilities and the Cuttlebug and have included some BG bloomers and a bottle with co-ordinating paper.

 ... computer journalling ... butterflies and machine stitching ...

 ... MS punch-out's and the cute little pictures with more machine stitching ...

... and here is the sketch if you'd like to play along too:

Had lots of fun with this one!!
Have a wonderful weekend.