Having fun

I'm joining in with the December inspiration board challenge at D-lish Scraps:

I love the fresh colour pallette and very loosely followed the sketch:



I added the quote/title with Photoshop Elements prior to printing the photograph.

Materials
Kaisercraft Lil Primrose - Fancy Dress patterned paper
Kaisercraft Enchanted Garden - Rapture patterned paper
Morgan & Finch Home Collection - Pink ribbon

Digital credits
KG Already Home font
KG Shake it Off Popped font

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A touch of gold

Joining in at Mystical Scrapbooks for their final challenge of the year ~ Document something that makes you or a family member happy:



J-girl loves animals of all kinds, evident by the numerous photographs I've taken of her with creatures of all shapes and sizes!  She is drawn to animals and seems to make an instant connection.

I was also inspired by the challenge at Mixed Media Monthly, where the theme is Silver and Gold:

This was a fun and easy layout, but it took a few days to create because I had to wait for each layer to dry.  First layer - lots of gesso.  Then a layer of vintage book pages, followed by another thin layer of gesso. Next, two layers of Color Shine.  Here's a close up of the gorgeous gold:



Materials:
Vintage book pages
Heidi Swapp Color Shine - Gold watercolour spray
FWAB Luke - Bronze flourish

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Sketch layouts

This layout was inspired by the December sketch at The Studio Challenges:



I used lots of leftover bits on this page, including a sheet of watercolour paper with cast-off paint and ink splatters from an old project.

Materials
October Afternoon Sasparilla - Wide Open Spaces patterned paper
Watercolour note paper
Vintage book page
Drywall tape
Texture paste (applied through pizza mesh)
FWAB Luke - Bronze flourish

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This layout was inspired by the December prompt at Scrap Challenge Yourself ~ I used the sketch, and featured a favourite family photograph:




Materials
Echo Park Birthday Wishes - Birthday Floral patterned paper
Kaisercraft Enchanted Garden - Magic patterned paper
Kaisercraft Enchanted Garden - Entrance patterned paper
Dymo tape

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Hoo?

A fun Christmas layout, getting some of those older, "dodgier" photos scrapped:



My layout was inspired by a challenge at Mystical Scrapbooks Christmas Colours cybercrop - Use traditional Christmas colours of green and red + include altered chipboard.

A little closeup of the title (glitter treatment achieved with assistance of Dimensional Magic)



I'm also submitting at Clique Kits for the Anything Goes theme and Another Freaking Scrappy Challenge for the Christmas Past theme.

Materials:
October Afternoon Sasparilla - Rustler patterned paper
Bella! Happy Holidays patterned paper
Bella! Chipz chipboard letters
Pink Paislee Pixee Stix - Apple Green glitter
Jolly & Joy felt owl decoration

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Christmas is coming...

... and I'm making a last-minute rush to finish off my Christmas cards.  Inspired by the Christmas Colours cybercrop at Mystical Scrapbooks these three were made using a bunch of scraps in traditional Christmas colours.  {{WARNING: Amateur attempt at photographic staging.}}



Here are the individual cards:



Materials
Bazzill Basics cardstock
Bo Bunny Vicki B - Loverly patterned paper
Bo Bunny Vicki B - Bazzillion patterned paper
Cosmo Cricket Material Girl - Measuring Up patterned paper
Upcycled packaging ribbon
Metallic hat elastic

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This one is also for the Holly Jolly Stamping theme at Simon Says Monday challenge:



Materials
Bazzill Basics cardstock
Bella! Happy Holidays patterned paper
Bella! Happy Holidays diecut label
Bella! Bling green gems
Ribbon
Inkadinkado Holiday Expressions stamp

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This one is also for the Tag It! theme at Simon Says Wednesday challenge:



Materials
Bazzill Basics cardstock
Spellbinders Shapeablities - Labels Sixteen die
Bella! Happy Holidays patterned paper
Bella! Happy Holidays diecut tags
Metallic hat elastic

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Gingerbread men

Super simple one, inspired by the Gingerbread and Candy Canes theme at Unruly Paper Arts:



I selected a grid pattern background paper, taking inspiration from the Festive Fancy mood board at Berry 71 Bleu.

Materials
Bazzill Basics cardstock
Bo Bunny Vicki B - Loverly patterned paper
Crafty Ribbons Gingerbread Men -  Green grosgrain ribbon
Crafty Ribbons Gingerbread Men charms

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Snapshot

Inspired by the challenge at Scrapping Outback:

This is my layout:



I loved the colours in the inspiration picture, and I used a laser cut chippie title from Dusty Attic.

Materials
Bazzill Basics cardstock
Carabelle Studio Composition-avec-des-carres art template
Texture paste
Basic Grey Perhaps - Julia patterned paper
Making Memories Animal Crackers - Ella journalling page
Dusty Attic Mini Captions #1 chipboard title
Tsukineko VersaCube - Orchid ink

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Christmas cruise

Inspired by a challenge at Funky Flairs to create this layout:



~ pink and blue
~ snowflakes
~ Funky Flair

Also inspired by the Gingerbread and Candy Canes theme at Unruly Paper Arts {I chose this gorgeous ribbon} and by the Camera theme at Scrapbook Fantasies {camera flair}.

Materials:
Basic Grey Infuse - Suffuse patterned paper
My Minds Eye Everyday Tango - Sherbert - Stamped Flowers patterned paper
Funky Flair Studios Camera Captions flair
Fancy Pants Creative Cards journalling card
Crafty Ribbons Gingerbread Men - Candy Canes ribbon

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Browsing

Yet another for the August family album:



This layout was inspired by the December stash challenge at Scrap Our Stash.  This is how I used the prompt:

D - Doiley
I - Ink (doodling and handwritten journalling)
E - Echo Park sticker (numbers)
C - Cardstock
U - Urban Prairie patterned paper
T - Ticket
S - Spellbinders diecuts

I'm also sharing my layout at Clique Kits this month for the Anything Goes theme.

Materials:
Bazzill Basics cardstock
Basic Grey Urban Prairie - Weather Vane patterned paper
Paper doiley (offcuts)
Spellbinders Shapeabilities - Flower Bouquet Miniabilities dies
Purple Pumpkin ticket
Kaisercraft 5cm Lime paper flower
Kaisercraft Olive paper flower
Cre8tiv alphabet stickers
Bella! Bling red gems
Echo Park For the Record - Elements sticker strip

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Ticket to ride

Another layout for the August family album:



This layout was inspired by the mood board at Scrap the Girls.  I used lots of deep red and teal.

I'm also linking up at Clique Kits for the Anything Goes challenge.

Materials
Authentique Radiant - Playful patterned paper
Bazzill Dotted Swiss - Phoenix cardstock
Green Tara 7cm Petals - Fire Engine Red mulberry paper flower
Green Tara 4cm Petals - Fire Engine Red mulberry paper flower
Portacraft red paper flowers
Kaisercraft 2cm white paper flowers
Bella! Bling red gems
Green Tara Herringbone - Red ribbon
Colorbok turquoise twill 
Purple Pumpkin tickets
American Crafts Thickers - Jewelry Box chipboard alphabets

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View

This layout is based on the December sketch at Show Us Your Stuff:



The handmade item I used is a flair from Funky Flair Studios.

Other materials:
Green Tara Lime Green 38mm mesh ribbon
Rose Moka Appel de la Nature - Green alphabet stickers
Washi tape
Various paper offcuts

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Llamas

Another one for the August family album:



My layout design was inspired by the December sketch at C'est Magnifique...

...and the art prompt at ARTastic Challenge blog:

I used layered circles, and gold glitter cardstock:





Materials
Basic Grey Sugared - Dumpling patterned paper
Paper doiley
My Memories Glitter - Bright Gold cardstock
Fiskars 1.5" circle punch

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Cadets Survival Kit

The December challenge at Mystical Scrapbooks is to take inspiration from an Aussie Summer mood board.  This is a set of three gift cards that I made to accompany thank you gifts for my daughter's cadet group leaders.  The cadets are known for their legendary water fights, so I had a bit of fun with the gifts and made summer-themed cards:





Materials
Bazzill Basics cardstock
Cosmo Cricket Material Girl - Calico patterned paper
Dymo tape
Echo Park A Walk in the Park stickers 
Martha Stewart Garden Trellis deep edge punch

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So much fun

I'm playing along with the sketch challenge at Scrap the Boys this month:



Materials
Authentique Radiant - Playful patterned paper
Bo Bunny Jazmyne - Terrace patterned paper
Manor House Going Places wood veneer
Prima Teal Damask ink
Heidi Swapp Puffy Floral Centres - Pumpkin sticker
Shaped paper clips
Gold trim

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It's that time of year again...

This is the inspiration picture at Pixels and Paper this month:

and this is my layout:



I took my inspiration from the Christmas theme.  I don't have many special Christmas photos left un-scrapped, so I dug deep and found some shots from a 2012 Christmas party at our local fire brigade.  I created a photo montage, and (hopefully) added some interest with the felt decorations and stitching.

I'm also sharing my layout at Simon Says Wednesday for the Anything Goes theme.

Materials:
Bella! Happy Holidays patterned papers
Carolee's Creations Adornit - Green Foam numbers
Jolly & Joy felt stickers

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Halloween Fun

Flashback to Halloween 2014... and our first ever Halloween parade:



I used the sketch at Scrapbookit for this layout, and used an assortment of paper scraps for the four background panels.

I included the additional criteria of a song title {Thriller} and stamping (I used a raven from a journalling stamp):



Materials:
October Afternoon Sasparilla - Gold Rush patterned paper
Black Market Paper Society Letters from Paradise - Desert Palm Shores patterned paper
Bella! Happy Holidays patterned paper 
Upcycled coffee carton (silver card)
Bazzill Bling - Mint cardstock
Bella! Flowerz - Black satin flower
Kaisercraft 2cm white paper flower
Kaisercraft Olive paper flower
American Crafts Thickers - Subway foam alphabet & asterisks
Houndstooth washi tape
Autumn Leaves Stampology - Round and Round stamp set

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More watery fun

Another challenge completed for the Mystical Scrapbooks Water Fun cybercrop... this one required use of the following technique:

Grab some paper towel or a face wipe, moisten with water so it is wet but not totally saturated.  Spray your ink directly onto the towel or wipe and then blot this onto your cardstock (white or light kraft works best).

Here is my layout:



I'm also submitting my layout at Simon Says Wednesday for the Anything Goes theme.

Materials
Fancy Pants What a Wonderful Day - This Way patterned paper
Fancy Pants What a Wonderful Day - Reminder patterned paper
American Crafts Thickers - Marquise chipboard alphabets
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist - Denim Blue spray

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Finishing Barcaldine

This layout finishes the Barcaldine chapter of our 2015 road trip album:



I used lots of scraps to complete this layout, and included some book paper and another 'informational sign' photograph for my third entry at Unruly Paper Arts.  The November theme is The Written Word - in honor of International Family Literacy Month, World Communication Week, National Young Readers Day, National Book Awards Month.

I'm also sharing my page at Simon Says Wednesday for the Anything Goes theme.

Materials
Vintage book page
Upcycled Zarraffa's bag 
Bo Bunny Vicki B - Loverly patterned paper
Junkitz Swatchz - Home fabric
Kaisercraft Home for Christmas - Kris Kringle patterned paper (fussy cut birds)
Gin-X patterned paper (fussy cut circle)

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A double layout

Getting back into double layouts again... this one was inspired by the Faces, Flourishes and Flowers theme at Mystical Scrapbooks.  {Click to view full size.}

I'm also submitting at Simon Says Wednesday for the Anything Goes theme.

Materials:
Cosmo Cricket Circa 1934 - Gable patterned paper
Cosmo Cricket Material Girl - Measuring Up patterned paper
FWAB Grace - Mango pearl flourish
Bella! black satin flowers
Prima Essentials printed paper flowers
Kaisercraft 2cm white paper flowers

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WOW Challenge #1

I'm joining in a moodboard challenge at Words or Whatever:

This is my layout:



Materials
Words or Whatever Owl Pack chipboard owl
Washi tape (x4)
Twine
Doiley
Vintage book pages
Kaisercraft 2cm white flowers
Kaisercraft rhinestones 
Cosmo Cricket Tiny Type alphabet stickers

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Water's edge

A spot of cybercropping this weekend... inspired by the 'watery colours + one' challenge at the  Mystical Scrapbooks Fun with Water cybercrop:



Also joining in at the November Scrap our Stash challenge: 
A - Alphabet stickers
L - Lace
B - Book pages
U - Uniball pen (journalling)
M - Maggie Holmes papers
S - Sequins

Materials:
Vintage book pages 
LuminArte Twinkling H2Os - Bolivian Blue watercolour paint
Crate Paper Maggie Holmes Shine - Dreamy patterned paper
Crate Paper Maggie Holmes Shine - Devine patterned paper
Crate Paper Maggie Holmes Shine - Cherish patterned paper  
Prima Welcome to Paris textured canvas alphabet stickers
Sequins
Lace

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Today's favourite

Another layout for our holiday album; this one is a double.  Click to enlarge:



I'm submitting this one at Unruly Paper Arts for the Written Word prompt.  I've included a photograph of the entrance sign at the spa, and the chalkboard sign which recorded some interesting facts about the Great Artesian Basin.

Also submitting at Mixed Media Monthly for the texture theme.

I used modelling paste (white) and metallic texture paste:



Materials:
Ranger Dylusions - Vibrant Turquoise spray ink
Imagine Crafts Creative Medium - Gold Metallic texture paste
Dusty Attic Mini Captions 2 chipboard title
TCW Mini Impressions 6x6 stencil
Fiskars 1.5" circle punch
Organza flowers
Studio Calico patterned paper

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Travel layouts

On the weekend I scrapped a few more layouts to add to our Longreach trip album.

This one was inspired by the sketch challenge at Anna's Craft Cupboard:



Materials:
Bo Bunny Vicki B - Loverly patterned paper
Studio Calico Classic Calico - Geometry patterned paper
Somitape Continuous Loop washi tape
TCW Mini Winged Exploration 6x6 stencil
Tim Holtz Tarnished Brass distress stain
Stamper's Anonymous Tim Holtz - Here & There arrow stamps
FWAB Antique Gold pearls 

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This one was inspired by the creative prompt at Unruly Paper Arts ~ the written word.  On our travels, I take LOTS of photographs of signs - sometimes as a memory prompt for the location, sometimes to recall interesting facts about a place, and sometimes just because the sign itself is appealing.





Materials:
Crate Paper Maggie Holmes - Shine - Devine patterned paper
Heidi Swapp Metallic Gold texture paste
TCW Mini Impressions 6x6 stencil
My Minds Eye Jubilee Mint Julep - Wild flair

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Another beach skate layout

I've started quite a few layouts at the Scrap Boutique this weekend.  Amongst all the chat and frivolity, I've even managed to finish some layouts!  This one is my favourite so far:



I used the November sketch from Scrap the Girls, and I was inspired by the texture challenge at Mixed Media Monthly.

I added texture with plaster tape, stitching and metallic texture paste:

I'm sharing my layout at Clique Kits for the Anything Goes theme.

Materials:
Studio Calico Classic Calico - Geometry patterned paper
Prima Teal Damask ink
Simple Stories Sn@p! Bits & Pieces - Carpe Diem die cuts
Heidi Swapp Metallic - Gold texture paste 
TCW Ronda Palazzari - Mini Impressions 6x6 stencil
Washi tape
Hessian twine

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RFS visit

I've got a bunch of 'miscellaneous' or 'blah' photos in an envelope- they are part of a story or event or memory that I want to scrap, but I've been stuck for inspiration about how to scrap them.  I made sure to bring them to the Scrap Boutique weekend retreat, so I would make myself do something with them.

As a warm-up, I decided to tackle the November challenge at Another Freaking Scrappy Challenge - blindly grab 3 items from your stash and incorporate it into a layout.  



To be honest, I don't think I really like the layout, but it's done now, and I am moving on to the next one...

Materials:
Bo Bunny Jazmyne - Twilight patterned paper
Bakers twine
Carolee's Creations AdornIt - Etched Natural alphabet stickers

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Jazi & Santa

December is not too far away, and the challenge blogs have started the Christmas themes already!  I don't have many Christmas photographs left, but I found an older (not so great) one that has escaped my attention till now.

This layout was inspired by the Scrapbook Boutique November challenge:



I used shades of red and green, with touches of gold.

Materials:
Bella! Happy Holidays patterned paper
Bella! Happy Holidays diecut tags
My Memories Chevrons - Gold patterned paper
Green Tara Herringbone - Red ribbon
Kaisercraft 5cm Lime paper flowers
Kaisercraft 2cm White paper flower
Kaisercraft rhinestone
Carolee's Creations Adornit - Tiny Whoopsy Red alphabet stickers 
Prima lime green flower
Gold star sequins

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Dragon boats

I took some photos of the dragon boat racing at Manly Harbour last month, and didn't really think I'd be scrapping them any time soon... but then a challenge popped up at Archi-Scraps, so I thought, why not?

This is my layout:



Super simple.  And hopefully suitable for the TRANSPORT theme.

Materials
October Afternoon Sasparilla - Cattle Drive patterned paper
Texture paste (using pizza mesh as a mask)
Kaisercraft 2cm white paper flowers
Kaisercraft rhinestones
My Memories Chevrons - Gold patterned paper 
Green Tara Herringbone - Red ribbon

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