My TOP TWELVE For 2015

It is that time of the year when we start reflecting on the past year

& with that also comes looking back over all our creations & seeing

how much we have grown & even changed somewhat.

Here is my own personal "Top Twelve" for various reasons

& in no particular order. Hope you like them too. :)

Thanks for taking the time to call by.

Have a happy & safe New Year too.

Until next time.

My Prima December BAP Layout"Sweet Child of Mine"

Hi there peeps, thanks for stopping by.

Today I have my layout that I have done for the December BAP challenge

over on the Prima blog & based on their current sketch below.

Scroll to bottom for a full Prima Product list. 

I have these beautiful photos of my God Daughter & her little girl 

that I thought would be perfect.

 I wanted to keep this pastel & feminine, so after some mixed media work on

my background I decided this gorgeous chippie blossom would be the

perfect accompaniment.

Lots of Prima flowers & embellishments.

Lots of beautiful 2Crafty chipboard.

And there you have it. Another layout complete.

Prima Product List

Prima  #551995 Parchment Petals

Prima # 553289 Coventry Rose North Country Flowers

Prima Pale Blue Vines (older style??)

Prima Junkyard Findings Clock-white

Prima Junkyard Finding zipper Pull-white
Prima Art Basics Heavy Gesso-white
Prima Art Basics Light Paste
Prima Stencil -Floral Petites
Prima Color Bloom Spray- Soft Teal
Prima Color Bloom Spray-Shimmer Summer Sky
Prima Color Bloom Spray-Sultry Glistening Waves


Thanks for calling by today.
Until next time.

My 2Crafty Chipboard December DT Reveal -Part Two"A Glimpse of You"

 Hi there peeps, thanks for calling by. Today I have part two of my December DT reveal for 2Crafty Chipboard.

 I have used some of the "Beaded Heart Borders".

I have been dying to use these & thought they would work brilliantly on this layout.  

  2Crafty Chipboard Used... A Glimpse of You - title Beaded Heart Borders Bubble Clumps

Lattice Heart Set

  On both the "Beaded Heart Borders" & the title "A Glimpse of You" I have first primed them with a coat of gesso, followed by a random coat of turquoise mica powder, to achieve this effect.  Next I applied a little bit of Kindyglitz here & there for a little  touch of sparkle, although it is hard to see the sparkle in these pics.  

As always, lots of mixed media, stamping & some micro beads on my background.

  Here you can see I have added some of the chippie "Bubble Clumps"  in between my layers for some added effect. After a coat of gesso I gave  them a lick of colour using lime green Silks paints.  

I gave the same treatment to one of the "Lattice Hearts" which I have used to layer my title onto.  

Well thats all from me today.  I hope you have a lovely & safe Christmas & I will  see you back here again soon.

My 2Crafty Chipboard December DT RevealPart One"Precious"

    Hi there paper friends, thanks for stopping by. Today I have a layout plus a VIDEO TUTORIAL to share with you & naturally I have used lots of yummy 2Crafty chippies as well as these wonderful Maja Design papers from their "Vintage Summer Basics" collection. These gorgeous pics are of my new baby grandson. Aaaaw he is such a sweetie.
Click here to view video...

First up I have used the 2Crafty chippie title, "Precious" 

which was just the perfect title for this layout.

The little "Baby Clothes Line" was simply coloured with a

brown ink pad & I just cut it to fit. It doesn't get much easier than that.

It doesn't have to be complicated to look good.

2Crafty Chipboard Used...

Precious-loopy font

ATC Tiny Hearts & Stars

Baby Clothes Line

2015 's Multi Pack

Next up I have used a "2015" date & a sprinkling of stars from the 

"ATC Tiny Hearts & Stars" pack.

All of these blue chippies were simple coloured with blue Mica Powder.

It is absolutely brilliant for colouring chipboard. Because it is so highly

pigmented, you don't even need to prime the chippies first with gesso !!

Lots of stamping & mixed media on my background.

Lots of yummy layers & textures.

And there you have it. Another layout complete.

I hope you like it & had time to view my video too.

I will be back in a few days with part two of my December reveal.

Until next time.

My Latest Kit for The Scrapbook DiariesNow Available in their Store"A Moment Captured"

Hi there peeps. Thanks for stopping by.

Today I have my latest layout that I designed for

The Scrapbook Diaries.

This is available as a KIT in their online store 
& comes with private access to a complete 

step X step video tutorial.

You also get a FREE bonus page when you purchase their kits too. 

As all "The Scrapbook Diaries" kits, this one is jam packed full of goodies.

 

Including gorgeous papers by 7Dots, lovely Prima flowers & lots of yummy

2Crafty chipboard  & not to mention some great metal embellishments too.

 Some simple but effective mixed media background work.

As well as altering some of the chipboards. Thats always FUN.

I know you will enjoy this kit because there are so many beautiful

things included in it. Remember too, you can follow along with me

in the private Step X Step VIDEO TUTORIAL.  

Be sure to order your kit soon to avoid

disappointment as The Scrapbook Diaries kits sell fast.

Well thats all for today. Until next time.

NEW FOLLOWERS CONTESTAt "More Than Words" Challenge BlogSix Fabulous Prizes to WIN

As we have promised during our very first post a week ago,

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Let's start with the most exciting part of this contest... PRIZES!

 

Each of the 6 founders of More Than Words is donating a fabulous prize:

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DT Coordinator & Facebook Manager

 

Nicole Doiron

Guest Coordinator & Pinterest Manager

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Winners Coordinator

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Mini Challenge Manager

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Sponsor Coordinator

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GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!

My Scrap Around the World December DT Reveal"Merry & Bright"

Hi there friends, thanks for stopping by.
Today I have my December DT reveal for
Scrap Around the World
based on our wonderful December moodboard designed 
by DT member, Valia Katzaki from Greece.
I loved working with this moodboard Valia. Thanks so much.

SATW December Moodboard

Naturally I have used some lovely new chippie pieces from my favourite
chippie company 2Crafty Chipboard.

2Crafty Chipboard Used..
Festive Music Notes
Holly Twig Branches
Merry & Bright title
2015 Date

I have heat embossed all the chippie pieces with gold embossing powder.

I love the way the gold looks teamed with the wonderful

pinks from the moodboard.

This new "Festive Music Notes" chippie piece has to be a favourite !!!

After heat embossing it I cut it into a few pieces for maximum effect.

Lots of mixed media on my background as well as lots

of yummy gold micro beads.

Well that pretty much sums it up.
I hope I have inspired you in some small way.

Sadly this will be my last DT post for  Scrap Around the World
becuase this is their last challenge before they close their doors.
There is more about this on their blog.
It has been a great experience to be part of this fabulous team &
Helen Tilbury has been a wonderful leader. I have learn't so much from her. 
I wish Helen all the best for the future & her journey ahead.
Thanks for everything Helen. xo

Until next time.