Scrapbook Fantasies - week 48

Welcome back.. Finally a few days ago I was so happy to get another challenge done of the Scrapbook Fantasies weekly inspirations..

 

week 48 - Use Pink, Lemon & White

 



 

For this layout, I have used a photo featuring my cousin Amy.. It's a lovely yet simple Selfie..

 

The only colours that I added are the required challenge combo, however it is on a Kaiser Basecoat paper which has some dark grey on it.. So if that rules me out, then that's ok and I accept that..

 

I have journaled and dated the tag under the photo. It is actually quite private, but includes how proud I am of her over the last year or two, picking herself and finding her inner self. Building a person that she wants to be.. It's so amazing to watch her "shine" now..



Just Add Ink - #242

This week at the   Just Add Ink  challenge blog, they have a fun photo inspiration for their challenge #242..

 

 

 

 

A & A

 

 

After looking through some beautiful photos I choose a really nice B&W on of my cousin Amy and her bf Andrew..  This is another one I hunted down on FB.. lol..

 

 I think there must have been a slight shadow over the layout when I took a completed layout photo as the base is more white in real life that what it looks above..

 

 

I GOT MESSY!!

 

Yes, I have allsorts of fun playing with this one! lol..

First I started off the with mask and texture paste.. Then I added 2x Green mists, 1x Blue mist and a Yellow mist.. It wasn't quite how I wanted so added some Yellow paint in sploshes over the top..

Finally finished the base off with some white Gesso with a foam brush right in the middle to mat the photo and flowers.. 

Embellished with brads and blings..

 

Hunter actually saw the paint out and was like a Hawke.. lol.. He came and did some painting of his own while I finished off the layout.. So glad my 4yr old is happy to sit beside me and craft too! Even though he does take over the iPod music play list.. lol..

 



Lasting Memories - #219 & DT CALL

Lasting Memories - Home for the Holidays

 

#219 - we want to see something that you do as a "tradition" at home..

 

 

This week my DT creation features a photo of Lane & Hunter playing in the Kiddie pool at my Mum's house.. Christmas Day, 2013.

 

 

In Australia is Summer, so Christmas is always very HOT!

So most Aussie's will spend majority of the day in water! lol..

Whether it's at the Beach, in a Pool, under a Sprinkler or a dip in the Dam or Lake..

 

I've decided to start this months DT makes off with this fairly simple layered layout..

 

Remember that we open a challenge every week, however you have until the end of the month to link up your creations!  So please do head on over the Lasting Memories Layout challenge blog for more info and be inspired by more DT makes..

 

 

 

Lasting Memories is also having a DT call for the new year...

If you're interested, SHOW US YOUR STYLE.. 

Good luck!

 



Scrappy Canary - November

Welcome back.. Today I bring you my November challenge entry at the Scrappy Canary blog..

I've been a regular visitor of his blog for a while, but this is the first time that I've actually entered one of their challenges..

 

 

This month challenge is a Sketch, I fell in love with this design immediately..
So much so, that I decided to create TWO layouts..

 

Nanny's Girl

 

 

This layout features a photo of my Aunty and my Cousin's little girl.. So that is Nanny and Brooke.. :)

I actually did another layout featuring this photo just a couple of weeks ago, but I LOVE it so much that I decided to use it again.. At least now my Aunty can have a layout and I get to keep one!

Here are a couple of close up photos for the embellishments..  

 

 

 

at the races

 

 

 

The second layout I made features my Sister and her Husband.. Tiff & Curtis

This photo was taken just a few weeks ago at the Melbourne Cup..

As you can see that with this layout I expanded a little on the sketch and added some more elements and embellishments..  Now for a couple of close up pics..

 

Thanks very much for dropping by today.. I'm entering this as a little last minute thing, but that's only due the blog post.. I actually made these layouts during the week.. I've had guests over, swimming carnival, Christmas shopping, Kindy birthday party, School dinners and Kindy Art shows on ALL THIS PAST WEEK! So as I'm sure you can understand, this has restricted my time this week to getting this post up... Hope everyone else is enjoying the start to this fun and busy "silly" season..

Don't forget to drop by the Scrappy Canary blog too!
Thanks, Toni.. :)



Lasting Memories - 218

Lasting Memories - # 218 - All About The Title

 

The photo I've used for this layout was taken probably about 8/9 years ago.. I still remember the evening well.. lol..
My bestie and I got tickets to see the " Sydney Hot Shots" preform here in our little coastal town.. They are a group of men that do sorta strip routines, Vegas style.. Lots of fun to watch! No touching though!! and they even stayed around afterwards and had a chat in the nightclub.. Very cool..

 

 

I also remember something about myself winning a dance off that night! haha...

 

This is the last challenge for the month, so please remember that you need to link up your entry by the weekend.. All challenges over the month of November are still open for link up until the end of the month! So if you missed one, there is still time to get it in! :) 

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..