Just Add Ink - 241

Like I do on most Friday mornings before I even get out of bed, I grab my phone and jump online to check out the latest challenge released on the Just Add Ink challenge blog..

 

Today #241-  they have a sketch.. It's actually quite a CNS sketch focused a bit more to suit a card than a layout, but the moment I saw it I knew I wanted to have a go with it..

 

 

 

I used a precious photo of my cousins little girl Brooke to feature on this layout..

 

 

 

As you can see, I was able to keep all the essence that is what makes this layout to the challenge sketch..

The base, the three vertical blocks, the horizontal block and the sentiment is in the right place also..  

I have however added some embellishments of my own to turn this beautiful simple sketch into something that suits the scale and requirements of a layout..

 

 

 

 

I'm actually very keen to create a card or two with this sketch too..
So when I get around to it, I'll add here to the bottom of this post.. So please do come and check back later for them!! Thanks, Toni..



Scrapbook Fantasies - week 46

I've been a bit hit and miss this year it seems with the challenges over at the Scrapbook Fantasies blog.. Even though I love the challenges and so much want to get some thing created, for some reason I just don't get around to it..

Anyway, thankfully this week I have! Even though it took me a few different bases to get something that I actually liked.. :)

 

Baby Boy

 

 

Above is the completed layout.. I am totally in love with how it eventually turned out..

The challenge is to use PAISLEY on the layout.. As you can see, I have used a Paisley stamp..

Below are some close ups of this layout..

 

 

Now are some photos of the bases that didn't quite work and flow with my different visions.. lol..

 



Just Add Ink - #240

Just Add Ink have just released their new challenge
240 - ADD TEXTURE!

 

A couple of nights ago I went searching through some of my families facebook pages for some new inspirational photos.. This one of my nephew was of them..

BRUCE

 

 

As you can see, I've used a few different types of "texture"..
The first is the paste and mist spray on the base of the layout..

 

Then I used some layering with the embellishments that I have fussy cut.. Ribbon and the title alpha's are glittered..

The papers are Bo Bunny - On the Go..
A fun, old range for boys..

 

 

I had such a lovely time creating this layout.. It made me smile the entire time!
Thanks for stopping by, Toni..



Scrap The Boys - November

 

Back at one of my favourite blogs this month..
Scrap The Boys have a delicate challenge this month, to show off the boys "SOFTER" side..

 

I knew right away that I wanted to use this photo of my oldest boy and my nephew.. It infact was only taken the past weekend, so it's as fresh and up to date as it can be.. lol..

Lane has always had a very quiet and soft side to him, so it was lovely to be able to feature it!

 

 

These two super cousins may have 11 years between them, but I can see them being good mates as Ryan grows....

The base of this layout transformed many times until I was finally happy with it..

 

 

I've used papers from an older Kaiser range, Limelight collection.. 

 

 

 



Scrapping Everyday Miracles - November LO challenge

I have been wanting to get back into the challenges at my old DT blog, SEM and finally this month I've had the chance to complete something..

The sketch this month definitely drew my in, but the extra requirement  "THANKFUL",  I knew would make a lovely addition!

 

I had started this layout last night with some photos of Hunter and a couple of his little friends in some precious moments on stage performing at their Kindy day.. However no matter what I did, I just couldn't get myself happy with the photos and the direction the layout was going..

So instead I decided to do a quick Facebook photo hunt of my family and came across this adorable photo of my Aunty and her Granddaughter (my cousin's little girl)... I know straight away it would be perfect! This morning I got the photo printed, placed it on the layout and BAM "that. was. it!"..

 

A Perfect Love

 

 

The title refers to the special bond that Grandparents and Grandchildren have!

The kind that is perfect, no matter how many imperfections may arise..

 

Although this layout features my Aunty and her Granddaughter, you may ask "what does that have to do with me?".... Well, my Aunt is the special kind of person that Loves Perfect for everyone!

She is the kind of Aunty that those great poems are wrote about;

Only an Aunt can give hugs like a Mother,
Keep a secret like a Sister,
and share love like a Friend..

 

I am always grateful for her love, understanding and everlasting pure kindness that she has given me and my boys.. I AM THANKFUL THAT SHE IS MY AUNTY!

I probably don't say it enough, just how much I truly appreciate her and how much of an inspiration she has been to me, both growing up and now as an adult..

 

 

 Thanks very much for stopping by, I hope you like this page as much as I love it now!!
It has actually turned out way better than I had imagined in the beginning.. :)

You too can drop by the Scrapping Everyday Miracles blog for their November challenges.. 

 

 

 



Notepad covers for Swap

Today I thought I would share with you a couple of Notepad covers that I made up for an Aussie Swap...

 

Usually when I make these sorts of swaps, I like to make 2 or 3 different types / styles, as I normally can never choose which one I want to create, so I create them all.. lol..

 

 

 

 

Please don't forget that you're welcome to drop by and LIKE my crafting Facebook page at any time.. There I keep friends up to date with my latest projects whether they are in progress or finished, but always in "real time" posts.. :)

 

 SCRAP CRAZY - CUSTOM CREATIONS

October Lasting Memories Challenge Blog - WINNERS

WINNER for October

 

Congratulations to JILL 
you have won the $20 gift voucher to Scrapbook Fantasies.

 

 

 

 

I will be in contact soon so I can get your details and more information needed for you to claim your prize.. Thanks, Toni..