live, laugh, love

The readers challenge at Aussie Scrap Source the past week for their Mixed Media techniques was to add SHAPES to your LO.  I had some fun doing this challenge ☺

 I have scrapped this photo before, but I think it's one of those ones I will use often ☺I've used mostly Prima on this page because their papers are so pretty ☺
For my shapes I've used various punches and die-cuts including circles from EK Sucess, Butterfly and Doily punch from Martha Stewart, MME wooden banner die-cut and CW mini harlequin stencil with texture paste.
Here are some close-up's:

 ... MME banner die-cut used to create the banner from the pattern papers ...circles were randomly placed onto the page before I used texture paste and the CW stencil to create the harlequin pattern ...

... MS doily punch and EK Sucess circle punches were also used to create part of the banner ...

... a selection of Prima flowers and the MS butterfly punch ...

Only a few more days til the end of the month - just a reminder about the Design Team call at The Scrapbook Shop - a fantastic opportunity!!  Also the sketch challenge is still open with a $40.00 voucher from the shop for the winner.

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 ☺

natures beauty

Hello - hope you are having a fabulous weekend - I ♥ weekends!!  So I've seen CSI pop up a lot lately and decided to check it out and play along myself - Colour, Stories, Inspiration ☺

This LO is for Case #33:

 I've used a picture from a recent camping trip!!
I've used all five colours - my evidence - white background, brickwork, transparencies, liquid medium (gesso) - testimony - have used journalling strips.
Here are some details:

 ... Hambly transparency, wooden embellishment, washi tape, faux button ...

 ... Lilly Bee letters, brown paper bag, MS border punch ...

 ... journalling strips and brickwork stamp - I'm enjoying quotes and adding them into my scrap booking ... embossed white background cardstock ♥

So this one is solved - verdict: a very fun challenge - I love the different elements required and the challenge of combining them all.
Thanks for coming by ☺☺

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 ☺

best buddies

Hello to you all!!  I have another LO to share using my August Kit from The Scrapbook Shop (formerly Handmade by Suzanne) - October Afternoon - Sasparilla.

(Today there are big changes happening with the shop, but check further in the post for details)

 I love how this LO came together with this great picture of my boys with their friend ☺☺☺.
I've used up a few different papers, some of the chipboard stickers, the flyer flags and tin pins.  Here are some close-up's of the details:

 ... these flags are made from the flyer flags - instead of making them into separate flags, I've created a banner with twine ...

 ... the fabulous pieces of chipboard stickers ...

... have also used some of the OA letter stickers ...

So today is the big day that Suzanne is launching her new business name and website!!

www.thescrapbookstore.com.au

There is also the new facebook page:  http://www.facebook.com/thescrapbookstore.com.au

This is all happening today, so be sure to check out all the exciting changes.

And there is more:

Design Team Call!
 

The Scrapbook Store is looking for 2 new Designers to join our existing Design Team.  What are we looking for?

• Both novice and experienced papercrafters - we are welcoming anyone to submit if they meet our basic requirements.  Don't be shy and don't hide yourself away, now is the perfect opportunity.  Are you due to finish with an existing team in a few months time and looking for a new opportunity?  Let us know!
• Applicants need to submit 3 examples of recent work which expresses their typical style.
• You will also need to give a brief summary of any previous DT experience you may have had and if you have been published before. (Again this will not be a deciding factor so don't be disuaded if you haven't been on a team before or published)
• You should provide a little bit of information about yourself ie where you live, what you do, your style/interests.
• Applicants MUST have a blog which they actively update with their work - please provide a link to your blog.
• Applicants MUST be wiling to have a Facebook account - we use Facebook as a means of communicating privately within the team and promoting The Scrapbook Store.
• Applicants MUST possess reasonable photograpic & photo editing skill in order to provide images of your work to The Scrapbook Store.
• Expectations should you be considering joining our team can be found in detail here. 

Applications close 31st August 2012 so get your skates on!  Looking forward to finding our new members and good luck!

I would urge anyone to apply - Suzanne is fantastic to work for - you get amazing kits to work with each month as well as some other great benefits.  

We hope you will join us with these fun and exciting changes at THE SCRAPBOOK SHOP!!

beauty

Hey, it's mid-week already - hope yours is going along nicely ☺  I wanted to share with you the page that I created for the readers challenge at Aussie Scrap Source.  The challenge was to use a 'resist' technique so here's what I came up with:

 ... any excuse to create a girlie LO ... - I knew straight-away I wanted to do 'emboss resist' and use some of my pretty stamps.  I picked out this gorgeous pattern paper from Prima and added pretty flowers, chipboard and some other cute embellishments.  Here are some close-up's:

 ... the clustering of flowers from Kaisercraft and Prima ... have also added in a little glass bottle filled with little seed pearls ...

 ... my emboss resist - I've stamped the images with embossing ink, then layered with white embossing powder and then heat set it.  Once dry, I've misted over with October Afternoon ink and stamped with a script stamp in blue ink.

 ... some more of the embossing and stamping ...

... this quote is a Kaisercraft rub-on - I have a few sheets and love adding these to my pages ... and I think it fits the picture of my niece perfectly ☺

Today I found out that my page was featured over at Aussie Scrap Source - pretty excited about that ♥☺♥ - I'm looking forward to the next challenge which was just released today - check it out - it's fun if you love mixed media ☺

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.