backyard boy

 Hello crafty people .......... and hello March!!  Already ☺  Today I'm sharing my take on the sketch for The Scrapbook Store.  Check out this fun sketch, full of cool elements.  Remember, sketches are a starting point - a fun place of inspiration ☺

Project: March Sketch - TSS
Title - Backyard Boy

 And here is my page:

 I've stayed true to the over-all feel of the sketch - just flipping it over to one side.  I've also used two smaller photo's of my happy little man ☺
 I've used some bright and happy papers by Bella Boulevard as well as Heidi Swapp Color Magic + Colour Shine.  My title is chipboard by Blue Fern Studios.'
Here are the details and close-up's:

 Color Magic + Color Shine = a great combination - lots of fun and shimmer ☺  This heart is from the Resist Ephemera Pack - it's filled with lots of fun shapes which have a resist pattern on them - the pattern is revealed once you've sprayed over with Color Shine.

 And here are more elements from the same pack - I've used assorted Color Shine sprays.

For the title: I've covered in gesso and then sprayed over with Color Shine - inking the edges once dry.

Product used:

12x12 pattern paper - Chevy Carrot - Bella Boulevard

12x12 pattern paper - Chevy Pickle Juice - Bella Boulevard 

Heidi Swapp - Note Resist Tags

Heidi Swapp - Resist Ephemera Pack

Color Shine Mists - Citron

Color Shine Mists - Mustard

Color Shine Mists - Sweet Cherry

Blue Fern Studios - Chipboard - Backyard Boy

espresso ink

black pen

script stamp

Heidi Swapp stencil - Confetti - 6x6

modelling paste

Please check the gallery for more inspiration - we hope you can play along this month - as always there is a lovely $40.00 voucher for the randomly picked winner.

You can read all about the latest news in the Newsletter!!

Thanks so much for coming by ♥♥

the details

 Hello to you again ☺I have one last page to share using my DT kit from The Scrapbook Store.  I've basically used up the left over bits from my kit of Bella Boulevard - Snapshots.

 This page was more about the journal work - I think it's important to journal how we feel and share some of the more finer details.  Hopefully my boys will love to read this oneday ☺
I did a bit of machine stitching for this page too - here are some details:

 I've matted my photo onto pattern papers and then stitched in some papers and hearts together.  I really love that paper with the arrows!!  I have a sticker tab from this collection along the top of the photo - brother.
I didn't cover too much of the fantastic pattern paper with all the 'arty doodling' - very cool!!

I did my journal work on the computer and also matted it onto pattern papers and added in some stitching, cotton thread and a mini peg.  I just adore them ♥
The title is sticker letters from my stash and I've also stitched a line thru the middle.
The strip of star paper is from the 12x12 border sheet - these border sheets go a long way when you cut each strip individually - great for creating sections on your page too!!

Products used:

12x12 pattern paper - Family Chaos

12x12 pattern paper - Hurry Up

12x12 pattern paper - Borders

Daily Chevies - We are family Bookplates - Bella Boulevard

Mini peg - black

cotton thread

sticker letters

heart punch

machine stitching

MME sticker words

espresso ink

script stamp

Just a few more days left of this month - wow February went so fast.  I have some exciting paper collections to share next month, so can't wait for that.  Our sketch challenge is still up and running - a few more days left - check out the gallery - there are lots of great entries.

Thanks so much for coming by ♥

best day ever

 Hey everyone and happy Monday.  I have a little more inspiration to share using the sweet collection Snapshots by Bella Boulevard.  It's a great one for those everyday moments.

 I've used lots of the pattern papers to create a layered design.  I've teamed the papers with a wood veneer phrase by Fancy Pants and some other fun embellishments.
Here are close-up's:

 I've added script stamping to the wood veneer and have placed it over some twine and a crochet doily.

 Here you can see the layers that I've added with assorted patterns.  I've even used some 'off-cuts' that had some pieces punched out!  Always good to use the scraps ☺
There are fun embellishments: flair badge, mini pegs, resin flowers and a wood veneer frame.

I've attached a sticker tab to the photo and an adorable caravan flair - this photo was taken on our Christmas holidays ☺

Product list:

12x12 pattern paper - Free Time

12x12 pattern paper - Hurry Up

12x12 pattern paper - Borders

Everyday Bookplates - Bella Boulevard

Tab stickers - Bella Boulevard

Fancy Pants - Wood Veneer phrase

So Retro Caravan - Flair

Arrows + Camera Set - Flair

crochet doily

staples

script stamp

espresso ink

resin flower

Prima - Wood Icons in a box

Mini pegs

twine

heart punch

There is still some of this fun collection in The Scrapbook Store - please check it out online ☺

Thanks so much for coming by ♥

just be you

Hey and happy Friday - I have created this page and a step-by-step tutorial to go along with it for The Scrapbook Store using Bella Boulevard - Snapshots - a very fun collection.  Please check it out on the blog: Step-byStep Tutorial.

Thanks and have a lovely weekend ♥