Hello! I nearly forgot to share my final project for my Guest Design spot over at SpeigelMom Scraps. For this layout I decided I'd better finally create my word for the year which is "Strong". Last year was a tough year, but through all of it I came out a much stronger person, and I wanted to carry that theme into this year.
I used my July 2017 Hip Kit (I'm slowly making my way through it) which features Maggie Homes' "Carousel" collection for Crate Paper.
I did the packaging technique and splatters with my watercolours and some Heidi Swapp Colourshine.
I used the sequins more subtly for this layout, as the finishing touch to my embellishment clusters.
I love banners, but often struggle to use them. This chipboard banner was perfect for the grounding of my title.
I didn't make a process video for this one because I was short of time.
Hello hello! Two days in a row!! Today I'm sharing my latest layout that I made with my Willow Kit from The Scrappery Kit Club. For this layout I used a free cut file from Paper Issues called "Floral Heart", which you can find here. This was perfect for scrapping a photo of Azaria on the first day of school this year. I love taking these photos and scrapping them each year so that I (and the kids) can look back and see how much they've grown and changed!
I loved backing the cut file with the gorgeous papers in the kit. A hint is to use patterns that are smaller, repeating and in only a couple of tones to ensure the cut file isn't overwhelmed by colour and pattern. I also cut my cut file from one of the navy patterned papers in the kit, it has a subtle spot on it.
I tucked in some ephemera to the left of the heart.
Hello! I'm so excited to share that for the month of March 2018 I'm the Guest Designer over at the SpeigelMom Scraps Blog!! Jody makes the most gorgeous sequin mixes, and its been an absolute joy thinking of fun and innovative ways to incorporate them into my scrapbooking. I've shared three creations on her blog already for the month, and I thought it was about time I shared them all here.
For my first layout, I used a free cut file from Paper Issues called the "I Love More Circle" cut file, which you can find here. I used the "Hello Colourful You" and "Wild & Free" sequin mixes to back the stars in the cut file. I scrapped a sweet photo of Ava this past summer at our local Lake. I used my Secret Not Secret Kit Club kit, which features Dear Lizzy's "Stargazer" collection.
You can watch the process video for this layout below.
For my second layout, I used a cut file designed by Paige Evans that I purchased from the Silhouette Design Store called "Polaroid Frame Border". I cut it four times, and then layered two on top of each other to create a thicker row of frames. I used my Secret Not Secret Kit Club kit again, and was excited to scrap a series of 6 photos of Sam, Ava and our cat Charlie.
You can watch my process video below.
My third project was just shared today, and for this one I was super keen to use one of the free cut files from SpeigelMom Scraps, which you can find here. I love using stars on baby layouts, and I used lots of the "Hello Colourful You" sequins to add some whimsy! The collection I used is Crate Paper's "Cute Girl" which I adore, and was perfect for scrapping this sweet photo of Ava.
You can watch my process video below.
I hope you've enjoyed seeing these projects, I'll have another one to share next week.
Jody has very generously given me a discount code which you can use in her shop to get 15% off. Make sure you head on over there and check it out!
Hello! When I saw this month's sketch over at Creative Scrappers I just knew I had to play along. Its Sketch 300, and its a grid - so many fun options on how to play with this one! I knew I didn't want my photo to take up the real estate of one of the squares, but rather be layered over the top, and I knew I wanted to keep it 4x6 size because I'd already had it printed.
My photo is of Brielle at 15 months at a park in town, and I love the colour tones in the photo. I used scraps from my September Hip Kit, and tried to pull all of the coral/pink colours in the papers. I added extra texture with my sewing machine, and had so much fun embellishing!
One of the little cut apart frames was perfect for my journalling.
The Cute Girl and Gather chipboard were perfect together for my title, and i love the tassel banner.
I popped my photo up on foam for dimension, which meant I could tuck some chipboard flowers underneath.
Hello! I'm back to share my first layout for October over at The Cut Shoppe, and this month I'm finally getting onto scrapping Sam and his first day of school photos (from February this year). Sam was particularly very happy that I was finally making a page for him!!
I used the "You've Been Schooled" cut file, which you can purchase in the Etsy store here. I just had to use the main title for my title! I dug into my stash and used the Boys Rule collection from Crate Paper, which may just be my favourite boy line ever! I backed the open letters in the title with papers from the 6x6 paper pad. I've been very inspired by Missy Whidden lately, and did the packaging technique with my water colours to create my background.
Here is a close up of my title.
Here is the cut file.
You can read more and see more photos over on The Cut Shoppe Blog. Thanks for looking!
Hi again! I'm back today with my take on the last weeks sketch reveal over at Lets Get Sketchy. I'm really late posting this due to illness (yes pregnancy related again!). Yes I made another girly layout with Crate Paper's "Cut Girl" collection! I scrapped another photo of Azaria and Brielle, and whilst its not the best photo in the world, I just love the moment I captured! I loved all the layers on this sketch!
The Sweet Sisters puffy stickers were perfect for my title.
I loved using the cat rubber charm, it reminds me of Brielle who calls cats "Meows"!
The Teepees have nothing to do with this page, but I just had to use them!
And here is the sketch.
Thanks for looking! Make sure you link up your layout and play along.
Good morning!! As its September we have another new sketch reveal over at Lets Get Sketchy, with another fabulous sketch by Brenshevia. I used the Cute Girl collection by Crate Paper again, I'm in love with it for scrapping my girls! The cute file is a base for a Christmas Wreath and came with the exclusive Christmas Kit in 2015 from Clique Kits.
And here is the sketch, this one is very simple with lots of white space.
Make sure you link up on the blog and play along! Thanks for looking!
Hello from Spring here in New Zealand!!! Yay I'm so looking forward to warm temperatures and longer lighter days! Yesterday I was up on The Cut Shoppe Blog with a new layout! For this one I just had to use my newly purchased "Cute Girl" collection by Crate Paper and scrap a really sweet photo of Brielle to document her starting home-based care in July! Of course I had to add hand stitching to the star cut file!
The "8, 7, 2" is what she says whenever she is counting, and she adds the "Go" on the end if she is playing. I just had to use it as a title because I love to document and record what my kids say too!
I used the Strings Attached and Brush Up Alpha which you can purchase from the Etsy Store (follow those links). Both files are amazing and there are so many options. I only used one of the 4 designs in the Strings Attached file.
Here are the cut files:
You can see more close ups and more details on the story behind the layout on the blog here.
Hello! I know its been a while, and I'm really behind with sharing what I've been making. I've been really sick for a couple of weeks, so my creativity has been virtually zero - which is a really horrible feeling when you're a very creative person.
This is a layout I made for the third reveal for March over at Lets Get Sketchy. I used my February Clique Kit and scrapped a photo of my ballet shoes. I started adult ballet classes during the last term of last year, its really hard because I've never done it before, but I love it!
I cut the "Happy" out of an exclusive card, I love the way it looks coming out of the typewriter.
I painted the wood veneer bow with gold acrylic paint.
The dream die cut word was perfect for my title, dreaming of being a ballerina!
Hello, hello! Today is our 3rd week reveal for March over at Lets Get Sketchy. This week we had another awesome sketch by Brenshevia, and it was perfect for the photo of my new ballet shoes. I started adult ballet classes last October for the first time, and as I'd never done it as a child it was totally new! I love it so much! I used my February Clique Kit featuring Maggie Holmes "Shine" collection.
I knew I wanted to use the exclusive Clique Kits card "Do more of what makes you happy" instead of a second photo. It was a 4x4 card, but I cut around the circle because I wanted it to appear as it was coming out of the typewriter.
It was also a great opportunity to use the wood veneer bow which I'd painted gold for another layout, but never used.
I added a gold doily from my stash, and the little "October" was cut out of the 6x6 paper pad.
And here is the amazing sketch:
I made a process video too, but due to my kids being sick it won't be up until probably tomorrow. Keep an eye out on my YouTube Channel.
Hello! Today I'm back with another layout for Lets Get Sketchy, and this week is special because its the 5th Monday in February challenge. When theres a 5th week we often have a special challenge which is voluntary for Design Team members.
So this week we have a sketch by Brenshevia, and an accompanying mood board. I was inspired by the colours in the mood board, and thought they worked really well with a photo for my pregnancy album that is very green! The photo is of the expectant mothers carpark that is set aside at Countdown Supermarket in Invercargill. I used the Maggie Holmes Style Board collection.
Hello! Welcome to the February Clique Kits Blog Share! You would have come here from Erica's beautiful blog, and if you didn't make sure you start at the Clique Kits blog so you don't miss out on any inspiration.
I'm so excited because today we're sharing projects made with the gorgeous February Clique Kit "Hot Mess" featuring the Shine collection by Maggie Holmes for Crate Paper, and of course amazing exclusives designed to coordinate.
I've been working though this kit very solidly throughout the month, and being on blog duty certainly helped! I made two layouts for this blog share, and for the first one I wanted to focus on using one of the Just Nick exclusive cut files I hadn't used yet. My layout is about my sister who visited us in 2012 (she lives in London).
I still have lots of the zebra ribbon left, so loved adding some to the chipboard tag.
I added the XOXO cut file onto the bottom left corner of my layout.
My second layout is about Brielle on her first birthday, and when I saw the calendar paper I knew I had to use it for this page. I started with backing some parts of the heart die cut with papers and sequins, and then built my design around the frame photo.
I popped up the chipboard banner on pop dots for extra dimension.
I cut the April card from the 6x6 paper pad, and the pink splatters are the mini Hot Pink Colour Shine I got in my kit.
Of course I had to use the crown for my princess!
Thanks so much for looking! Next on your hop is Candace's lovely blog.
