Scraps of Darkness DT RevealPart Two"Magical Memories"

Hi there, thanks for calling by.

Today I have part two of my DT reveal for the

"Scraps of Darkness" kit club using their July "Believe" kit.

I just adore these papers that were part of the kit & the floral

one was just screaming to be "fussy cut". So many gorgeous 

flowers on the one piece of paper.

 

 This little bird was also on the paper so I cut him out too.

I have also used one of the Prima Resin Frames from last

months kit too. I firstly gave it a quick coat of gesso followed

by some aqua acrylic paint & then finished it off by wiping

it over with some gold Viva Inka Gold paste.

Viola, a perfect match.

As well as lots & lots of fussy cut flowers, I have also used

a lot of flowers that were in both the kit & the floral add on

& I have also tucked some of the green flower moss in 

amongst the flowers for a touch of realism.

I have given some of the flowers a little spray

with some mists to intensify the colours even more.

I have also used one of the metal key holes, also from the kit,

but by firstly giving it a wipe over with a little gesso to prime it, 

I was then able to paint it to match my resin frame. Too easy.

 A gorgeous chipboard title from 2Crafty chipboard.

I have also used some of this fabulous ribbon that was also

included in the kit & I have poked some into the frame & some

more into my bottom corner cluster for a lovely finishing touch.

  Thanks for taking the time to call by & for any comments you would like to leave. Until next time.

My 2Crafty Chipboard August DT RevealPart Two"The Best of Friends"

Hi there friends, thanks for calling by.

Today I have part two of my August DT reveal for

2Crafty Chipboard.

This layout is of my best friend & myself & my Godaughter. 2Crafty products used... "The Best of Friends" - title Square Collage Panel Dandelions

Leafy Twig Branches

  This 6" "Square Collage Panel" is another new release peice from 2 Crafty. They do a new release of 30 plus pieces every 6 to 8 weeks so there is always something new to inspire us all. I have again cut this panel into several pieces. I think it really makes a statement & gives your layout a modern & punchy look.

My title, "The Best of Friends", is another of their new release pieces. You can also see in this close up tucked in at the side of the title, I have used some of their chippie  "Dandelions" too.  I have added some gold microbeads to these for detail.

I have also tucked in around my flower clusters some of their chippie "Leafy Twig Branches" .

Lots of mixed media, stamping & flowers & hey presto, all finished.

Make sure you pop over to the 2Crafty blog & check out what all the

other designers have been up to. I know you won't be disappointed.

Until next time

 

Guest Designing With The Scrap of Darkness & Scraps of Elegance DT GirlsAt Scrap Around the WorldAnd the Berry71Bleu Challenge too

"Remember"

A Tribute to My Great Grandmother

Hello friends. Thanks for calling by.

Today some of the design team girls from both the

Scraps of Elegance and Scraps of Darkness Kit Clubs

  are guest designers over at the Scrap Around the World blog.

How lucky am I, I am fortunate enough to be on both of these fabulous teams

so I get to play along twice this month with this amazing moodboard

which was created by Marilyn Rivera.

Scrap Around the World  August Moodboard

Now for my layout I have have gone with the whole sewing vibe

inspired by all those gorgeous little cotton reels in the top right picture.


 I have based my layout on the current sketch from
Berry71Bleu challenge blog.

Woo Hoo I just found out that this layout was'"FEATURED"
over at Berry 71 Bleu.

This photo is of an old "Singer" treadle sewing machine which is the exact

type that my dear old Great Grandmother taught me to sew on when I was just

 a small child of about 8 years old. I found this pic on the internet & I just had 

to use it. Definitely a trip down memory lane for me.

So I dedicate this layout to my sweet old Gran who taught me how to sew.

I have used various things from the Scraps of Darkness store, including the

 papers, flowers, rub ons & a metal kethole etc.

 I have incorporated this sweet tape measure ribbon which I have tied into a bow.

 A thimble from my own sewing kit that I actually cut in half & painted to match!!

As well as an old needle threader tucked in at the back of the flowers.

I have had these gorgeous little scissors that were given to me by a dear friend

& I have been waiting for just the perfect project to use them on. I figured this 

was definitely the right project. Some  little cotton reel labels & some sewing

along both the top & bottom of my layout in keeping with the whole sewing theme.

This fabulous chippie dressmakers manequin & mini word from my

favourite chipboard company, 2 Crafty Chipboard of course.

I do so looove that mannequin.

Another little tape measure that I stamped & cut out 

tucked in at the left of my photo.

Lots of little cottons & other sewing paraphernalia die cuts layered in here & there.

  Along with lots of mixed media to create my background. I hope I have inspired you in some small way to perhaps play along with us this month too. Until next time  

My 2Crafty August DT RevealPart One"Be Yourself"

 

Hello there 2 Crafty fans, thanks for calling by.

Today I want to share part one of my August DT reveal with you 

& I have used some of their latest released pieces. Looove them all.

2Crafty products used..

6" Bubble Grid Panel

Title-"Be Yourself"

2014-Date

Leafy Shrub Set #2  

After a quick coat of gesso I just painted this cute little title, "Be Yourself" with some Tim Holtz

Distress Crackle Paint. Too easy & it gives the chippies a great texture too.

Now the feature chippie piece on this layout would have to be this newly

released "Bubble Grid Panel". It is actually a 6" square but I have cut it

into pieces & placed it all around my photo & I have still got lots left to use

 on another project. All I have done with this chippie piece is to colour it

with a black ink pad. It doesn't get much easier than that.

I just loooove the look of plain black chippies with bright colours 

on a layout. I think it packs a punch.

Some nice background textures using mixed media & stamping,

creates a good backdrop for the plain black chippies.

  

In the next two photos you can see I have used a couple of the pieces of the

"Leafy Shrub Set #2" which again I just coloured with a black ink pad. 

They do look good tucked in with your flower clusters.

Here you can see the "2014" tucked in underneath the photo

Great way to turn the date into an embellishment.

 

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Well thats all from me today, I'll be back in a few days with part two

of my August reveal for 2Crafty chipboard. Hope you will call by again.

 

Until then

 

My "Heart & Soul / The Color Room"August DT Reveal "Kale & Ashlee"

  Hi there scrappy friends. Today I have my DT reveal for the current August challenge over at The Color Room.   This is the current colour palette #171

  At first I wasn't sure what photo to scrap & when I thought about it I just knew this wedding photo from my youngest sons wedding last year would be perfect. It rained torrential rain ALL day & didn't stop once.  Lucky they had a very good innovative photographer & he took them  underneath a big bridge (for cover) down on the waterfront near where we live. I have to say I think this photo is incredible & such a great idea to use the umbrellas as props. He turned a negative into a positive!!!

   I put sooooo much pressure on myself with this layout because this is the first of his Wedding photos & I wanted it to be the best page I had ever done, but I think we all know what happens when we put that sort of pressure on ourselves !!!!  I am not  happy with it. Just too much self imposed pressure.  These are not colours that I would normally use but I figured  that is what a challenge is all about.

  I have used lots of 2Crafty chipboard  including this big corner flourish which I cut into several pieces, they also custom made their names for me too. :)

  Lots of gorgeous flowers & another new 2Crafty piece is this umbrella.

  Another part on this challenge was to use some "fruit bag mesh" !!!! I though how the heck & I going to incorporate a fruit bag into a wedding layout. Well I cut it up, painted loads of gesso on it to disguise what it really was, & while still wet, I sprinkled it with glitter. I thought it turned out pretty good for a recycled fruit mesh bag!!! Shame you cannot see the sparkle in the pics.

  Make sure you pop over to the Color Room  & check out what all the other DT have done. So much great inspiration for an unusual colour palette. They all look amazing. Hope you too can find some time to play along with us. Until next time.  

My Scrap Around the WorldAugust DT Reveal"You Make Me Happy When Skies Are Grey"

  Hi there friends, thanks for calling by. Today I have my DT reveal for the August challenge over at the Scrap Around the World  blog.
This is the fabulous August moodboard created by Marilyn Rivera.

  I have taken my inspiration from the all white photo in the bottom row as well as those amazing "au natural" cane shoes.
Hence I have gone with an all white palette & the corrugated I have used  simulates the cane shoes & then I added just a hint of pink like the  tiny pink roses on those beautiful shoes.
Now I have used this gorgeous photo of a young friends baby girl. She looks like a little angel, don't you agree?    

I have used some great 2 Crafty chipboard including this title,

"You Make Me Happy When Skies Are Grey" which is one of

their new releases. I'm sure this bubba makes her Mummy happy too.

Lots of mixed media on my background as well as another 2Crafty chipboard piece,

The  "Heart Frame" which I cut up & included in my layers underneath the photo.

I thought this worked rather well.

I was inspired to use a real old crotcheted lace doilley, the same as the ladies dress

 in the photo & I have layered it underneath the photo. 

A few pretty flowers again inspired  by those on the shoes & I

have also tucked a pale pink feather in at the side of the flowers

just like in the ladies hat in that photo.

  That pretty much sums my layout up. Such an inspiration moodboard. Thanks Marilyn Rivera.   I hope you too will be inspired to join us this month at Scrap Around The World.   They have six amazing prizes up for grabs too.   Click on the link to see what the other design team girls have done. You won't be disappointed.
Until next time.
 

Guest Designing for "Scrap Africa""Enjoy this Moment"

  Hi there friends, thanks for stopping by. Today I have a layout to share with you that I created for Scrap Africa challenge blog.. Thanks so much for inviting me to be your Guest Designer this month.   This is their current sketch that I have based my layout on. Great sketch, so pretty.      

I have used lots of 2Crafty chipboard of course. Including the title, feathers & the little heart borders.

  Lots of gorgeous flowers.

  A little mixed media thrown in for good measure.

  Well thats all from me today. I hope you can find some time to also join this months challenge over at Scrap Africa too, & thanks again Denise for inviting me to be your guest this month. I have thoroughly enjoyed it.