Mare Island

More pages for my travel journal:

Materials

DCWV Watercolor patterned papers
Cocoa Vanilla Hello Sunshine - Sunny Spot patterned paper
Cocoa Vanilla Endless Summer - This and That patterned paper (title)
Pink Paislee Hello Sunshine die cut ephemera
Unbranded satin flowers - lime green
Buttons from my habby stash
Unbranded wood veneer flowers

This page was inspired by the Mixed Bag challenge at Soul Scrappers: Use any SUMMER photos

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Materials

DCWV Watercolor patterned papers
DCWV Fairytale Floral patterned papers
Flamingo paper clip
Prima Penelope paper flowers
Carl Mini Daisy punch
Glitz Design Icing pink gems
My Favorite Things Die-namics - Little Lowercase Letters cutting dies

This page was inspired by the Random Word challenge at Soul Scrappers, using the word SUNKISSED for my title.

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Vanuatu

Two more pages for my travel journal:

Materials

Heidi Swapp Favorite Things - In Bloom patterned papers
Bazzill Basics Jacaranda cardstock
Provocraft Cuttlebug - Devine Swirls embossing folder
WRMK Heart Attack - Darling patterned paper
DCWV Watercolor patterned paper

This page was inspired by the December Lift Challenge at Soul Scrappers.

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Materials

Cocoa Vanilla Hello Sunshine - Sunny Spot patterned papers
Aelan Chocolate wrapper
Kaisercraft Pink Damask washi tape
Unbranded satin flowers - lime green
Buttons from my habby stash
Unbranded wood veneer leaf & flowers

I'm sharing this page at:

* Scrap Challenge YOUrself ~ Those two tourists are me and my Mum

* Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper - As always, I love using patterned paper!

* Lasting Memories ~ #528 

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You make me happy

Another celebratory page... this one for J-girl's Year 12 formal:

Materials

DCWV Peri & Peach patterned papers
Crocheted doiley
Unbranded wood veneer flowers
Prima Penelope flowers
Cre8tiv Metallic Gold foil paper
Carl Mini Daisy punch
Passtime Crafts Foiled Kraft cardstock
Small felt heart (handcut by me)
Washi tape
Pink Paislee Hello Sunshine - Ephemera acetate title tag
Becky Higgins Project Life - Blush Edition filler card
Charms Creations Heavenly Heart - Denim felt embellishment

This page was inspired by:

*  Charm's Creations ~ Scraplift Sandra Brimalow. I chose this layout to scraplift, using a Charm's Creations Heavenly Heart:

I'm also sharing my layout at:

* Simon Says Monday ~ Celebrate

* Lasting Memories ~ Word Play "LIGHTS"

• L - layers
• I - ink
• G - gold
• H - heart
• T - transparent tag
• S - stitching

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17, again

Another page to celebrate J-girl's 17th birthday:

Materials

Vintage music score paper
Dream Street Romantique - Simplicity patterned paper
Kaisercraft Kaiser Mist - Denim iridescent ink spray
Heidi Swapp Color Shine - Gold spray mist
Creative Expressions Finishing Touches - Faux Quilled Blooms cutting dies
Cre8tiv Metallic Gold foil paper
Carl Mini Daisy punch
Glitz Design Icing pink gems
Buttons from my habby stash
Spotted satin ribbon
American Crafts Thickers - Hat Box chipboard numbers
Charms Creations Teal & White star

This page was inspired by:

*  Mystical Scrapbooks ~ Use any form of splatters on your layout

* Simon Says Monday ~ Celebrate

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More Christmas creations...

Materials

Passtime Crafts Foiled Kraft cardstock
Fancy Pants Oh! Deer - Santa's Team patterned paper
Fancy Pants Oh! Deer - Fundamentals word stickers
Fiskars Threading Water edge punch
Crafty Ribbons Christmas Gingerbread Men grosgrain ribbon

I'm sharing my layout at  Soul Scrappers for the Shazza's Christmas Cheer theme.

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Materials

Lindt chocolate box
Large paper doiley
Creative Expressions Faux Quilled Flowers cutting dies
Buttons from my habby stash
Unbranded white buttercup flowers
Crafty Ribbons Christmas Gingerbread Men grosgrain ribbon
American Crafts Thickers - Roller Rink glitter chipboard alphabets

I'm sharing my layout at  Soul Scrappers for the December Tic Tac Toe challenge:

I used the centre column - red/white/green, Christmas theme, snowflakes

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Winter 2014

Winter vacation, 2014:

Materials

Bazzill Basics Dotted Swiss - Phoenix cardstock
Bo Bunny Sweetie Pie - Sigh patterned paper
Crafter's Choice Rustic Christmas glitter cardstock
Martha Stewart Arch Lattice decorative edge punch
Unbranded cutting die - bird on branch
Carl Mini Daisy punch
EK Success Jolee's Boutique pearls

This page was inspired by the December PICK 3 challenge at Soul Scrappers.  My "3 picks" are:  WINTER THEME, glitter paper, bird, buttons.

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Feeling festive

I printed off the last of my photos from Christmas 2018 - the ones that were in the 'hard to scrap' basket.  After much procrastination, this is what I've come up with so far:

Materials

Crafter's Choice Rustic Christmas patterned paper
AdornIt Soccer - Grass Stains patterned paper
Passtime Crafts Foiled Kraft cardstock
Christmas mix paper flowers
Flourish with a Bling Red pearls
Vintage cotton trim

I'm sharing this one at Scrap the Boys for the Christmas traditions theme.

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I thought pocket pages would be perfect to showcase some of the random photos from Christmas Day.  I used my fuse tool for the first time!  I sealed the top pocket to contain the sequins:

Materials

Simple Stories Sn@p! Studio - Insta Pocket page
Crafter's Choice Rustic Christmas title card
Cocoa Vanilla Tis the Season sequins
Passtime Crafts Foiled Kraft cardstock (reverse)
Christmas mix paper flowers
Flourish with a Bling Red pearls
EK Success Jolee's Boutique pearls
Bakers twine

I'm entering this pocket page in three challenges:

* Off the Rails ~ December mood board
I used Christmas photos and brown/neutral tones.

* Festive Friday ~ #FF0074 Christmas

This challenge prompted me to use the 'Peace on Earth' title card.  I also used: holly, red, green.

* Word Art Wednesday ~ Weeks 468-469 Anything Goes

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And one more pocket page, on the reverse side of the one above...

Materials

Simple Stories Sn@p! Studio - Insta Pocket page
Crafter's Choice Rustic Christmas title card
Cocoa Vanilla Tis the Season sequins
Passtime Crafts Foiled Kraft cardstock
Christmas mix paper flowers
Mini label holder chipboard {RAK gift}
Fancy Pants Oh! Deer - Fundamentals stickers
EK Success Jolee's Boutique pearls
Bakers twine

This one was inspired by:

* Scrap the Girls ~ The Story of Christmas

I wasn't sure how to include the pink from the moodboard, but I delved into my stash and came up with the Fancy Pants stickers which added just the right pop of colour. Another few photos scrapped and done!

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SOUL Survivor - December

Soul Scrappers has been celebrating the site's 10th anniversary in 2020, with a SURVIVOR-themed year long challenge.  This is the final month, and I'm pleased that I've completed every monthly challenge.  The December challenge was another fun one, with the requirement to add an origami Hawaiian shirt.

I followed this short tutorial to make the shirts:

This is my layout:

Materials

AdornIt Soccer - Grass Stains patterned paper
Passtime Crafts Floral Greenery patterned paper
Fruit bag netting
American Crafts Thickers - Niki Riki chipboard alphabets
EK Success Jolee's Boutique pearls

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Boonoo Boonoo

Materials

Three Bugs in a Rug Coco - Polka Dot patterned paper
Kaisercraft Home for Christmas - Kris Kringle patterned paper
Sassafras Lass Mix and Mend - Sweet Treats cardstock sticker
DCWV watercolour patterned paper
Wood veneer stars
Upcycled Christmas wrapping (fussy cut reindeer)

This layout was inspired by this Designer Digitals template, featured as the December sketch challenge at Soul Scrappers.

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Watch me fly

This layout is a filler page for my 2018 regional Queensland work travel album -

Materials

Cocoa Vanilla Flying High - Up & Away patterned papers
Cocoa Vanilla Flying High flair button
Cocoa Vanilla Flying High accessory sticker
Basic Grey Stella Ruby - Lady Kate's Rose patterned paper
Buttons from my habby stash
Baker's twine
Li'l Davis Away We Go cardstock sticker

I'm sharing my page at:

*  Mystical Scrapbooks ~ Use three or more photos on your layout
* Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper - Anything Goes

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Our Winter Escape

Another page for the Winter 2014 album; this one is a double:

Materials

Graphic 45 Come Away with Me patterned papers
Basic Grey (older collections) patterned paper
Buttons from my habby stash
Carl Mini Daisy punch
My Memories Butterfly punch
Heidi Swapp Ghost Alphabet - Rhyme Lower acetate letters
Making Memories Scrapbook Colors - Cornflower acrylic paint
Green Tara 4cm Petals - Dark Chocolate flowers
Upcycled clothing tag
Fibres
Unbranded wood veneer flowers

I'm sharing my page at:

*  Archi-Scraps ~ Scallops
I used up lots of paper strips from my scraps box for this one, and had fun with some freehand cutting.

* Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper - Anything Goes

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Garnet Glow

Materials

Fancy Pants Oh! Deer - Season's Greetings patterned paper
Fancy Pants Oh! Deer - Fundamentals stickers
Creative Expressions Faux Quilled Flowers cutting dies
Cre8tiv Metallic Red foiled paper
Buttons from my habby stash
Fiskars Threading Water edge punch
Unbranded acrylic flower trim

My layout was inspired by the Christmas season, and this wonderful Australian challenge blog site:

* White... with 1, using this wonderful colour (and loosely following the suggested sketch):

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ARTastic in December

This month at ARTastic Challenge we're taking inspiration from this artwork by Salvatore Zofrea: 

Our theme is ANYTHING GOES - share what inspired you about the artwork, no additional criteria required!   We're also running this challenge right through January, so there's plenty of time to get creative.

Materials

DCWV Bella Armoire patterned paper and journal card
Echo Park Victoria Gardens - Delightful Doilies patterned paper
Twinings tea packaging
Ribbon Boutique Orange satin ribbon
Sullivans Regal Trim - Ecru lace trim
Carl Mini Daisy punch
EK Success Jolee's Boutique pearls
Unbranded wood veneer flowers

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

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Birthday Presents

A page to celebrate J-girl's 17th birthday:

Materials

DCWV Watercolour Garden patterned paper
DCWV Ferns & Palms patterned paper
Vintage music score
Bazzill Basics Blue Calypso cardstock
Ranger/Tim Holtz Distress Oxide - Mermaid Lagoon ink spray
Ranger/Tim Holtz Distress Oxide - Speckled Egg ink pad
Ranger/Tim Holtz Distress Oxide - Old Paper ink pad
Creative Expressions Finishing Touches - Faux Quilled Blooms cutting dies
Cre8tiv Metallic Gold foil paper
Charms Creations Teal & White heart
Bumblebee Crafts Celebration Pink gem flowers

This page was inspired by:

*  Scrap the Girls ~ "Don't just look at the stars"

* Charms at Home ~ Just Add Flair Giveaway challenge. Create a happy layout with at least one Charms Creations. 

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More Cards of Christmas

I made a few more Christmas cards...

This card was inspired by the Cards of Christmas challenge at Soul Scrappers ~ Add a gingerbread man:

Materials

Bazzill Basics Fawn cardstock
Couture Creations Wrapped in Joy - Wild Holly embossing folder
Bella! Happy Holidays patterned paper
Cocoa Vanilla Flying High - Up & Away patterned paper
Nylon lace

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This card was inspired by the Cards of Christmas challenge at Soul Scrappers - Add reindeer:

Materials

Bazzill Basics Stonehenge cardstock
Provocraft Cuttlebug - Holly Ribbons embossing folder
2 Crafty Blitzen chipboard
Kaisercolour White acrylic paint
Kaisercolour Spearmint acrylic paint
Cocoa Vanilla Flying High - Up & Away patterned paper
Nylon lace

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Cards of Christmas

Feeling inspired!

This card was inspired by the Cards of Christmas challenge at Soul Scrappers ~ Use stripes and bling:

Materials

Glitz Design Beautiful Dreamer - Stripe patterned paper
Creative Expressions Stacked Merry Christmas cutting die
Nylon lace
Upcycled costume jewellery

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This card was inspired by the Cards of Christmas challenge at Soul Scrappers - Use a house, church or cabin:

Materials

Fancy Pants Trend Setter - Style Sheet patterned paper
Creative Expressions Stacked Merry Christmas cutting die
Kaisercraft Pearls - Green gem
Paper flowers - Christmas mix (RAK gift)
Metal charm (RAK gift)
Baker's twine

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Back to Mare Island

Some more pages for my travel journal:

Materials

DCWV Watercolor patterned paper
American Crafts Thickers - Gift Box chipboard alphabets
Unbranded satin flowers - lime green
Buttons from my habby stash
Yu Xian Green Set washi tape
Cocoa Vanilla Tis the Season sequins

I'm sharing this page at Soul Scrappers for the October RANDOM WORD challenge.  I chose the word ICY, and I used the label from the bottle on my page.

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And another, which is a companion page:

Materials

DCWV Watercolor patterned paper
Cocoa Vanilla Endless Summer - Aloha Sunshine patterned paper
Cocoa Vanilla Hello Sunshine accessory stickers
Yu Xian Green Set washi tape
Cocoa Vanilla Tis the Season sequins

I'm sharing this page at:

* Off the Rails ~ November moodboard 
So easy to be inspired by the vibrant summer images!

* Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper ~ Anything Goes

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SOUL SURVIVOR - November

Soul Scrappers is celebrating the site's 10th anniversary in 2020, with a SURVIVOR-themed year long challenge.  I've managed to complete all the monthly challenges so far, I will continue to share my creations on my blog.

The November challenge challenge is a Christmas card, with a twist: Add Santa on the beach or on an island.

Materials

Cocoa Vanilla Endless Summer - Coastal Chill patterned paper
Cocoa Vanilla Endless Summer - Blue Skies patterned paper
Cocoa Vanilla Flying High - Up & Away patterned paper
Cocoa Vanilla Endless Summer - This & That patterned paper
White felt
Bazzill Basics Powder Blue cardstock 
Creative Expressions Stacked Happy Christmas cutting die
Button from my habby stash

My biggest dilemma was how to make a Santa.  I got my inspiration from a free finger puppet pattern by One Creative Mommy.  I started out intending to make a felt Santa, but my creative meanderings took me down a different path. I modified the design heavily to use paper scraps with just a touch of felt, and to bring Santa down to a beachwear state of undress!

I tossed around ideas for Santa in a row boat, swim-ring, surfing (a very popular Aussie Christmas card theme) and even skydiving onto the beach... but I kept it simple with Santa wading on the water's edge, which is mostly what I do when I go to the beach. I staged Santa onto an easel fold card, and made a beach scene using different patterned papers for the sand, water and sky.

Here's the side view to show the different layers:



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ARTastic in November

This month at ARTastic Challenge we're going with a VINTAGE theme, inspired by this lovely piece by Australian artist, Hilda Rix Nicholas:

I made a double heritage-themed layout.  My inspiration from the painting was the addition of the mauve flowers and mauve journalling tag. {Click to enlarge}

Materials

DCWV Watercolor Garden patterned papers
Corrugated cardboard
Kaisercraft Botanica - Collectables die cuts
Unbranded alphabet cutting dies

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

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Travel journal pages, continued

Some more pages for my travel journal:

Materials

DCWV Watercolor patterned papers
Graphic 45 Come Away With Me - Globetrotter  journal card
Lasting Impressions Sunshine PL card
Washi tape - black hexagon
Baker's twine
Painted wood veneer shapes
Studio Calico Classic Calico 2 - Stars wood veneers

I'm sharing this page at Soul Scrappers for the October LIFT CHALLENGE  The elements I lifted are the nautical theme, anchor and ship's wheel embellishments, stars, blue colour scheme.

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And another:

Materials

Memento Tulip patterned paper
Heidi Swapp Label Holders - Jet chipboard
Studio Calico Classic Calico 2 - Stars wood veneers

I'm sharing this page at Soul Scrappers for the October Mystery Bag challenge ~ Use frames on your project.

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Spring

A little spring scrapping:

Materials

Three Bugs in a Rug Coco - Rings patterned paper
Kaisercraft Botanica - Stem patterned paper
Bazzill Basics Blossom cardstock
Buttons from my habby stash

This page was inspired by the October Guest Designer challenge at Soul Scrappers ~ Scrap a spring theme with a quote.  I used the quote - In spring, everything is full of promise - from The Dying Year, one of the pieces in Charles Lanman's Essays for Summer Hours.

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This page was inspired by the sketch challenge at Soul Scrappers, based on this lovely frame cluster from Kimeric Kreations:

Materials

DCWV Watercolor Garden patterned paper
Heidi Swapp September Skies - Alpine Rose patterned paper
Unbranded satin flowers
Unbranded wood veneer bicycle
Unbranded buttercup flowers
Mulberry Paper Cosmos Daisy - White flowers
Button from my habby stash

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Brisbane Valley Rail Trail

Jumping into some more 2013 photos... these ones from cycling part of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail:

Materials

Amy Tangerine Rise & Shine - Chloe patterned paper
Rose Moka Mec - Charmant patterned paper
Kaisercraft Botanica - 6½" Paper Pad embossed patterned paper
Basic Grey Motifica patterned papers
Basic Grey Aged & Confused patterned papers
Unbranded wood veneer flowers & leaves
Unbranded wood veneer bicycle
Fancy Pants Light Green - Large Alpha letter stickers
Cocoa Vanilla Made of Awesome alphabet stickers
Carl Mini Daisy punch
Kaisercraft Rhinestones - Blue Grey gems

I'm sharing this page at Soul Scrappers for the October PICK THREE challenge.  I chose: double layout, 3 or more papers, 3 or more photos, and flowers.

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And another double:

Materials

Amy Tangerine Rise & Shine - Chloe patterned paper
Studio Calico Story Time - Fairy Dust patterned paper
Chic Tags Vintage Note Stamps journalling tag
Paper scraps - Basic Grey, Bazzill Basics
Green Tara 2cm Petals - White flowers
Spellbinders Nestabilities - Labels Four cutting die
Unbranded wood veneer flowers & leaves
Unbranded wood veneer bicycle
Cocoa Vanilla Made of Awesome alphabet stickers
Carl Mini Daisy punch
Kaisercraft Rhinestones - Blue Grey gems

I'm sharing this page at:

* Off the Rails ~ October moodboard 
I rummaged through my scraps collection to find some autumn toned colours and patterns.

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Bee Active

Materials

DCWV Watercolor Garden patterned papers
Kaisercraft Botanica - 6½" Paper Pad patterned paper
My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing - Tangerine - Wonderful Dandy patterned paper 
Kaisercraft Botanica - Collectables die cut flower

Kaisercraft Rhinestones - Champagne gems
Kaisercraft Base Coat stickers
Painted wooden buttons
Carl Mini Daisy punch
Unbranded wood veneer leaves
Ecru lace

This page was inspired by:

*  Scrap Challenge YOUrself ~ Fall colour palette

* Scrap the Girls ~ Boo Bees

02/11/2020 Edit to add: My layout was featured at Scrap Challenge YOUrself!

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