Survivor - March

Soul Scrappers is celebrating the site's 10th anniversary in 2020, with a SURVIVOR-themed year long challenge.  It's modelled on the reality tv show, except there will be no eliminations.  I've signed up and I will be sharing my creations on my blog.

** Participants can sign up all year - and there's also a random element so everyone has a chance to earn points and win some scrappy prizes **

The theme for the March challenge is FIRE.

The challenge doesn't require the layout to include a photograph of fire, but I have a few good fireground shots that I took while responding as a volunteer firefighter during our most recent summer fire season. This layout will be a companion page for THIS ONE. I didn't go with an exact match for the page, because I wanted to create something unique and different for the Survivor challenge.

Materials

Core'dinations Black Tie cardstock
Cosmo Cricket Social Club - Manhattan patterned paper
Prima Love Clippings - Little Love Clippings patterned paper
Cre8tiv Stone & Wood patterned paper
Cre8tiv Foil - Copper metallic paper
The Crafter's Workshop Veronica Case - Mini Flames stencil
Kaisercolour Yellow Deep acrylic paint
Colour Blast Tangerine Dream colour paste
Heidi Swapp Color Shine - Gold spray mist
Sharpie White paint pen
Scenic Route Omaha - Red alphabet stickers
RFS 'T' card

I created my background flames by sponging paint and texture paste through a stencil:



I added white paint pen for definition, and sprayed with iridescent mist to simulate the smoke and embers. I also used the stencil to create some patterned paper and foil paper flames, to add layers and dimension:



I used a Rural Fire Service T-card to record the main details, and I also journalled on the remainder of the card (taped to back of layout).

See THIS ARTICLE to read the back story about the bushfire and National Park featured in my layout.

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Do you remember when?

A little mixed media project today...

Materials

Corrugated cardboard
Gesso
Colour Blast Tangerine Dream colour paste
Prima Love Clippings - Mini Love Clippings patterned paper
American Crafts Monograms - Sarah Script White alphabet stickers
Clock charm
Nespresso product packaging
DMC embroidery thread
Silver metallic sewing machine thread

Inspired by, and sharing at:

* More Than Words ~ Mini Challenge

* Simon Says Monday ~ Inspired by music

From the lyrics of Van Morrison's Brown Eyed Girl - one of my favourite songs EVER, and it was also my wedding dance song!!

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Snap!

Materials

Amy Tangerine Rise & Shine - Chloe patterned paper
KI Memories Pieces of Me - My Life - Confetti patterned paper
Gin-X He Sings at Weddings - Table Nine patterned paper
3Bugs in a Rug Rhapsody - Thrill patterned paper
Painted wooden buttons
DMC embroidery thread
Paper doiley
Simple Stories Sn@p! Studio - Colour Fusion flair

This layout was inspired by the latest LIFT challenge at Soul Scrappers.

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Explore

Materials

K & Company Blue Awning patterned paper
K & Company Jubilee - Pink Postage patterned paper
Prima Love Clippings - Little Love Notes patterned paper
Cre8tiv Wood & Stone patterned paper
Creative Embellishments Travel Word Set 1 - Explore chipboard
Whispers Silver Pearl embossing powder
Tsukineko Versamark - Watermark ink pad

This layout was inspired by the February Random Word challenge at Soul Scrappers. I used the word EXPLORE for my title.

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Azure Blue

I was invited to be a guest designer for February at White...with 1 ~ this month showcasing AZURE BLUE, such a pretty colour!  I've used the optional Page Maps sketch as my starting point too:

This is my layout, which features a replica Stinson, the same model as the ill-fated Stinson aircraft that crashed near O'Reillys in 1937.  My blues are a little shy of azure, but I think the blue sky in the photographs lifts all of the colours:

Materials

Cocoa Vanilla Flying High - Journal Cards patterned paper
Cocoa Vanilla Flying High accessory stickers
Making Memories Poolside Paperie notebook journal page
Cocoa Vanilla Happiness - Good Vibes patterned paper
Daisy Bucket All Wound Up patterned paper
Fiskars 2" Circle punch
Painted buttons
Lilybee Designs Picket Fence - ABC's alphabet stickers

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Back to Vanuatu

Scrapping some more photos from my 2018 cruise holiday with Mum.

Materials

DCWV Watercolour Garden patterned papers
EK Success Cutterbee - Flowers cutting dies
Kaisercraft Rhinestone - Silver gems
Trim offcuts from my habby stash
Prima Got Flowers paper flowers

I'm sharing this one at:

* Mystical Scrapbooks ~ Tic Tac Toe
I used: more than 1 photo + diecuts + flowers

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Materials

DCWV Watercolour Garden patterned papers
Bazzill Basics Lemonade cardstock
Unbranded alphabet dies
Borrowed butterfly die

I'm sharing this one at:

* Mystical Scrapbooks ~ Back to School ~ HOME ECONOMICS

* Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper ~ Anything Goes

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St Joseph's in Noumea

Another page for my cruise travel journal, this one featuring St Joseph's Cathedral in Noumea.

Materials

Prima Love Clippings - Mini Love Notes patterned paper
Cre8tiv Metallics - Copper craft paper
Unbranded Numbers cutting dies
A2Z Scraplets Crosses chipboard
Tsukineko Versamark - Watermark ink pad
Crafty Kids Gold embossing powder
Prima Art Ingredients - Silver micro beads
Lindy's Stamp Gang Moon Shadow Mist - Gossamer Gold paint spray

Inspired by, and sharing at:

* More Than Words

THE PAST - Everything about historic buildings, especially old churches, intrigues me!  I love exploring both inside and out, and wondering about all the stories and secrets that the walls hold.  I also feel that the way buildings and their surroundings are preserved, tells a lot about the modern towns and cities that have built up around them.

RUST - I took a zillion photos of the cathedral, but for this page I chose a photograph showing the rusty stair railings in the foreground. I altered the chipboard piece with embossing powders and sprays to try to achieve an aged, 'rusty' look.  This part of the challenge pushed me out of my comfort zone, so I'm pretty pleased with what I was able to achieve with my limited mixed media supplies.



09/03/2020 edit to add:  I was selected as a RANDOM WINNER at More Than Words!

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Music

A double layout today - click to enlarge:

Materials

Scribble Scrabble Bric-a-Brac - No 360 patterned paper
Green Tara 10cm Petals - Ivory flower
Unbranded satin flower
Unbranded layered flower cutting dies
Unbranded Music cutting die
Kaisercraft Country Grove brads

This layout was inspired by the February guest designer challenge at Soul Scrappers. I used the music theme, and colours (primarily green and orange) and also included the Plato quote from the challenge intro.

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Off the Rails - FIRE

I don't always get the opportunity to take photographs on the fire ground (too busy!) but I did manage a few decent shots during one of my night shifts at Mount Barney late last year.  This is the layout I created:

Materials

Core'dinations Black Tie cardstock
Cosmo Cricket Social Club - Manhattan patterned paper
Prima Love Clippings - Little Love Notes patterned paper
Lindy's Stamp Gang Moon Shadow - Gossamer Gold spray
Cre8iv Foil - Copper metallic paper
Unbranded alphabet dies

I added tiny paint splatters, spray and random stitching patches in the background to represent the flying ash and embers, which are always much more visible at night or in heavy dark smoke conditions. And fussy cutting for the flames...

Inspired by, and sharing at Off the Rails Scrapbooking February inspiration board challenge, which I interpreted quite literally!

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Revisiting Noumea

Scrapping some more photos from my 2018 cruise holiday with Mum.

Materials

DCWV Watercolour Garden patterned paper
Cocoa Vanilla Love Always - Note to Self patterned paper
Cocoa Vanilla Make a Wish - Party Dots patterned paper
Cocoa Vanilla Love Always accessory stickers
Cocoa Vanilla Hello Sunshine die cut ephemera title and flower
Manor House Minuettes paper flowers
Sam & Lucy Weave Extras - Bling clear gem
Kaisercraft Rhinestone - Silver gems

This page was inspired by:

* Scrap the Girls ~ Dip Me in Colour mood board

I loved this colour palette and I knew straight away which photos I wanted to use.

* Simon Says Wednesday ~ Two or more patterned papers
I love mixing and matching patterns and collections.

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I'm sharing this page at Soul Scrappers for the February TIC TAC TOE challenge, using:
  * washi tape (right side border)
  * journal card (bottom left corner)
  * wood veneer (3 flowers)

Materials

DCWV Watercolour Garden patterned paper
Cocoa Vanilla Love Always - Bouquet patterned paper
Cocoa Vanilla Love Always - Note to Self patterned paper
Project Life Desktop Edition journal card
Washi tape
Unbranded wood veneer flowers
Kaisercraft Rhinestone - Silver gems

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And one more for today...

Materials

Unknown spotted patterned paper
Cocoa Vanilla Hello Sunshine die cut ephemera
2Crafty Mini Travel Words Set 1 chipboard title
Sam & Lucy Weave Extras - Bling clear gem
Kaisercraft Rhinestone - Silver gems
Washi tape
My Memories Butterfly punch

I'm sharing this page at:

* What's in the Bickie Tin ~ February challenge
WHITE CARDSTOCK + TWO PHOTOS + CHIPBOARD
This is the first time I've shared here.  It's a just-for-fun challenge with three criteria to keep you scrapping (also helps me to delve into parts of my stash I haven't visited for a while).

* Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper ~ Anything Goes
Any excuse to use up my patterned papers!  Spots and dots are my favourites.

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Regional Queensland

Scrapping some more photos from my work trips in regional Queensland.

Moranbah ~

Materials

Daiso Kraft scrapbook
Studio Calico Classic Calico 3 - Chain patterned paper
Basic Grey Lily Kate - Chocolate patterned paper
Li'l Davis Away We Go journalling sticker
Crafty Koala Rusty Coro patterned paper
American Crafts Thickers - Jewellry Box alphabets

This layout was inspired by Soul Scrappers ~ Pick 3 challenge.  
I chose: FOUR OR MORE PHOTOS + JOURNALLING + DOUBLE LAYOUT.

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Charters Towers ~

Materials

Prima Love Clippings - Art patterned paper
Prima Love Clippings - Little Love Clippings patterned paper
Bazzill Basics Kraft cardstock
Fiskars Threading Water edge punch
Collections Mini Scrolls chipboard
Jillibean Soup Sprouts - Circle - Kraft/Red journalling spot
Manor House Minuettes paper flowers

I'm sharing this layout at:

* Archi-scraps ~ Flourish and colours

* Simon Says Wednesday ~ Two or more patterned papers

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Village Glimpses

Materials

DCWV Watercolour patterned papers
Technique Tuesday Hometown - Lowercase alphabet dies
Lime green washi tape
Journalling tag
Satin ribbon

Digital credit: Digital Scrap Ingredients Bermuda Triangle ticket (freebie collab kit)

This layout was inspired by:

* Scrappy Friends ~ Rochelle Spears' sketch

* Scrappy Friends ~ Scrap with Stacy's Tic Tac Toe
I used: DOTS, TICKETS, WASHI TAPE

I'm also sharing at:

* Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper ~ Anything Goes
I love bright patterned papers!

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You don't have to be afraid

Materials

DCWV Watercolour patterned paper
Cocoa Vanilla Hello Sunshine die cut ephemera
Sam & Lucy Weave Extras - Bling clear gem
Washi tape
Bazzill Basics Lemonade cardstock
Fiskars 2" Circle punch
Baker's twine

This page was inspired by these challenges:

* Scrap Challenge Yourself ~ Hero
I used the lyrics: You don't have to be afraid

 * Unstampabelles ~ Who am I?
I have lots of labels that are NOUNS (don't we all?) - mother, wife, sister, daughter, employee, firefighter, scrapbooker and so on.   Who I really am - creative, and a lover of nature, the outdoors and all sorts of adventures (also an addict of chocolate and caffeine, but let's not go there today!)  This page shows my adventurous side - doing a funnel rope climb during a cruise I took with my Mum a few years ago.

07/03/2020 Edit to add:  My layout was selected in the Top 3 at Scrap Challenge Yourself.

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Styling it up

I loved the multi-photo sketch at Anna's Craft Cupboard this month, and this is the layout I created:

Materials

Amy Tangerine Rise & Shine - Chloe patterned paper
K & Company Jubilee - Pink Postage patterned paper
Tim Holtz Idea-ology - Postale tissue paper
Unbranded satin flowers
Green Tara 2cm Petals - White flowers
Gold foil paper
Unbranded alphabet dies
Unbranded Dandelion cutting die
Sam & Lucy Weave Extras - Clear gems
Mauve wrinkle ribbon

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Live Laugh Love

Materials

Upcycled cardboard packaging
Manor House Minuettes product packaging
Manor House Minuettes flower
DCWV Watercolour Garden patterned paper
Crafter's Choice Rustic Christmas patterned paper
Prima Love Clippings patterned paper
Carl Mini Daisy punch
Simple Stories Sn@p! Everyday journal card
EK Success Jolee's Boutique pearls
Mini heart buttons
Kaisercraft Botanica - Collectables diecut title

This layout was inspired by the February LIFT challenge at Soul Scrappers.

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Happy mail...

This is the awesome prize pack I received from SCRAPMATTS - December 2019 sponsors of the CSI Challenges.  I submitted this layout for December, and was randomly selected as one of the winners for the month. 

Thank you SCRAPMATTS!

Pretty in pink

Fun with pink!

Materials

DCWV Peri & Peach embossed patterned paper
DCWV Palms & Ferns embossed patterned paper
Kaisercraft Sparkle - Glint patterned paper
Kaisercraft Sparkle - Radiance patterned paper
Cocoa Vanilla Happiness die cut ephemera
Cocoa Vanilla Happiness flair button

Inspired by, and sharing at:

* Scrapping Clearly ~ Moodboard

* Simon Says Monday ~ Floral Frenzy
Floral patterned paper and die cut floral motifs.

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Best day

Materials

Kaisercraft Stargazer - Orbit patterned paper
Basic Grey Undressed Chipboard - Numberpile negative sheet
Cocoa Vanilla Hello Sunshine accessory stickers

I'm sharing my layout at:

* Mystical Scrapbooks ~ Back to school, with numbers
I used a photograph from my daughter's last year of high school - no more back-to-school photos in this household!  For the numbers, I used the negative sheet from a VERY old chipboard set as my background.

* Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper ~ Anything Goes
I was actually looking for some navy cardstock, but I didn't have any to hand, so I chose this navy/grey floral.  I wasn't sure at first, but I think it works.

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Life is good

I scrapped another waterfall layout, a companion page for this one.  A much more traditional layout this time, that's all about the patterned paper:

Materials

DCWV Palms & Ferns patterned papers
Basic Grey Aged & Confused - Sublime - Alpha Pistachio patterned paper
Chic Tags Vintage Note Stamps journalling tags
FWAB Blue pearls
Unbranded teal sequins
Heidi Swapp Gel Blossoms - Kiwi acrylic shapes
Satin ribbon remnant
Unbranded Life is Good cutting die
My Memories Heart punch

My layout was inspired by this template by Leah Riordan of Mommyish, featured at Soul Scrappers for the February sketch challenge:

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SURVIVOR - February

Soul Scrappers is celebrating the site's 10th anniversary in 2020, with a SURVIVOR-themed year long challenge.  It's modelled on the reality tv show, except there will be no eliminations.  I've signed up and I will be sharing my creations on my blog.

** Participants can sign up all year - and there's also a random element so everyone has a chance to earn points and win some scrappy prizes **

This is what I created for the February challenge:

Materials

DCWV Palms & Ferns patterned papers
Corrugated cardboard
Prima Zephyr textured alphabet stickers
Cocoa Vanilla Tis the Season sequins
Marcel Schurman Do-Jiggies paper accents
Green Tara Cobweb - White trim
Kaisercraft Rhinestones - Silver gems
Unbranded teal sequins
Heidi Swapp Gel Blossoms - Kiwi acrylic shapes
Kaisercraft Kaiser Mist - Denim spray ink
Kaisercolour White acrylic paint

Water-themed layouts tend to be blue, but I focussed on green tones, because rainforest waterfalls reflect the forest greens more.  Here's some close up shots of the waterfall - lots of gesso and spray ink, and some white paint splatters to top it off.

Some bits of bling to symbolise sparkly water droplets, and some mirrored embellies - there's always some reflections in the water at the bottom!





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The falcon and the falconer

I have a huge packet of photographs from 2012 that I am working through...  these are some more from the first time we attended the Abbey Medieval Festival.

Materials

DCWV Watercolor Garden patterned papers
DCWV Palms & Ferns patterned paper
Cocoa Vanilla Hello Sunshine - Sunny Spot patterned paper
Simple Stories Sn@p! Studio - Snappy Days journal card
Kaisercraft Rhinestones - Bronze gems
American Crafts Thickers - Rootbeer Float foam alphabets
Prima Zephyr textured alphabet stickers
Ric rac - navy and brown from my habby stash

I'm entering these challenges:

*  CSI Challenge ~ Case File #309
I used these clues:  Bird theme, teal and orange, flowers,

* Mystical Scrapbooks ~ Junk mail inspiration
I used the page as a sketch - polka dot title block at the top, patterned colour block at the bottom, photos in centre with journalling.

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Play nice, or go home

I enjoy visiting Scrap the Boys each month for some new inspiration, and I really liked the February challenge 'poster' prompt:

I scrapped a pic of my daughter's boyfriend, who is heavily involved in GelBall fundraising events for WOUNDED HEROES:

Materials

Corrugated cardboard
Kaisercolour Antique White acrylic paint
Junkitz Home - Tablecloth patterned paper
Pink Fresh Escape the Ordinary ephemera quote
Cherry Arte East of India - Paisley Rouge patterned paper
Chic Tags Vintage Note Stamps journalling tag

In keeping with my mission to stash-bust my oldest supplies this year, I raided my patterned paper offcuts first, and built the layout around those.

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Flowers and Paint

Happy February!  I'm starting the month with my DT project for ARTastic Challenge.

The featured artwork for February is this stunning piece by Emma Uber:

The challenge this month is to draw inspiration from the artwork {tell us how you were inspired} with the included criteria - FLOWERS and PAINT.

This is my layout:

Materials

Kaisercolour Candy + Yellow + Spearmint acrylic pints
Fancy Pants Park Bench felt flowers
October Afternoon Mini Market - Gray & Cream alphabet letters

I watered down some acrylic paints, letting the splatters drip down the page, and added some fun, layered felt flowers.

I'm sharing my layout at:

* Simon Says Wednesday ~ Anything Goes

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