AUGUST CHALLENGES OVER AT SFS

So here are this month's challenge's over at Scrapbooking From Scratch to have a 

crack at...

First, here is Donna's Quote Challenge & her sample layout

'A smile is the prettiest things you can wear'

Then there's Charm's Sketch Challenge & sample layout

I had the task of setting the Colour Challenge this month & seeing as though the warmer weather will soon be approaching, I've decided that this month's colour
challenge should be bright & fun to pull us out of that last bit of winter funk!!

Here's my sample layout
'ALWAYS BE YOU'

Does the background look familiar???? If you haven't seen SFS latest

installment of What's On Wednesdays, here is the link to watch the

how-to video on the SFS blog
 

Here's a few close ups...

I've used some Project Life bits & bobs on this layout, to show you that they don't
always have to be just for Project Life
Here's what I've used:
- PL 6x4 Grid card
- Elle Studio 3x4 cards & other cut-outs
- Mambi pocket page 3x4 card
- Thickers
- Studio Calico Wood Veneers
- MME enamel dots
- Gesso
- Washi Tape
- Dylusions edge stamps & spray inks
- Stazon Ink
- Black Posca pen
- flair badge

So pop on over to the shop & grab some supplies, & try your hand at creating your own fabulous
background or adding Project Life goodies to a normal layout!!! http://www.scrapbookingfromscratch.com 

You have till the end of the month to have a go at this challenge & upload your layouts to here:
http://sfsforum.forumotion.com/f119-august-colour-2013

TERMS & CONDITIONS: A new layout must be created for each challenge.
There will be 1 $20 voucher awarded to 1 lucky entrant as long as there are 15 entries over all 3 challenges.
Some months will be "bonus months" where 2 vouchers will be given out.
The monthly challenges are as follows:
Colour Challenge: use the colours provided to inspire your page
Sketch challenge: use the sketch to copy exactly OR use it to inspire your page
Quote challenge: use the quote in your title, as part of your journaling or just as an addition to your page
If you also upload your layout to Charm's Creations with a Charm's Creations embellishment, you will be in with a chance to win a $20 voucher to use on Charm's Creations products.

   

Thanks for stopping by :)

 

SN@P MINI ALBUM -

Holiday to Stockton Beach

Hi there bloggers!!! Here's a little something I've finished recently - 

a Sn@p 6x8 mini album of our family trip away. I've kept the cover fairly simple adding a strip of washi tape, one of my PL cuts (custom cut of course), some shells I collected there & some enamel dots.

 

 

 I downloaded a google map of our trip & printed it out as a 6x8 photo. I then used some floss & did some backstitching along the path we took, & stuck a couple of YAH symbols at both ends.

 Watercolours add a great splash of colour to boring white backgrounds...

 I collected some dry beach sand & put it into one of the 3x4 pockets & sealed it up with

some washi tape & glued a couple of really small shells to the front of the sleeve.

 I love this photo! Riley took off up the beach & Chris chase after him.

I've used a black Posca pen for all my journalling & doodling on my photos.

 Want to get a Sn@p album of your own? Why not grab one from

'Scrapbooking From Scratch'

Thanks for stopping by :)

 SFS Kit - EP 'Photo Freedom Vol 2'

So the lovely Peta from Scrapbooking From Scratch sent me over the

Echo Park Photo Freedom Vol 2 kit.

This kit comes with everything you see on the front of the packet

(inc sleeves & sticker sheet).

I got a fair bit outta this one 8 project life styled pages & a traditional 12x12 layout.

 

I've added a few bits & bobs of my own.

Here's what I came up with.. 

 Why not pop on over to the shop to get yours & have a play today!!!

Scrapbooking From Scratch

'Messy Moments'

I love this photo. My little man is such a poser & I just couldn't resist with this one! I couldn't believe how much food he had on his face & not eaten. I created this layout for 'Words or Whatever'.

The product used was the 'Messy Moments' title WOW1705.

With this one I painted the word 'MESSY'with gesso & then traced around with a black pen. With the 'moments' I used a permanent marker to colour in.

I love the bright colours & clean lines in this one. I used all scraps (besides the backing sheet) to create this one. Other things I used were, washi tape (of course), shipping tags, buttons, bakers twine, dymo labeller, page tabs (which I make) & a black pen for doodling.

Close up...

 Pop on over the 'Words or Whatever' blog & take a look at some of the other Design Team's work

http://wordsorwhatever.blogspot.com.au/

Thanks for stopping by :)

'You Are 100% Boy'

I'm on a roll with these bright coloured/minimalist layouts!! I've found a new love, & it's being able to make an interesting page with a few great embellishments that make your photo pop!! Which is the whole point. I heard a funny definition of scrapbooking awhile ago & it was "Scrapbooking - spending $50 to make a 15c photo look good", which I totally agree on in some aspects. It can get quite expensive if your adding things like flowers, bling, resin bits etc.

 I was one of those people...

I once added that many flowers to a page - it wouldn't fit into my album (which I've since heard being called 'Prima Vomit' LOL). It was then I realised, that I couldn't afford to scrap every page like that. I'd end up needing a new album every 5 to 6 pages!!!

 My ingredient list for this page is:

WOW mini banners

WOW 100% Boy

WOW custom made 6x6 Hexagon AltaMatz

Handmade star embellishment (by me)

Pearl bling

sequins

KC mini alphas

Handmade shipping tags

Watercolour paint

sewing machine

Flutterby Design page tabs

Washi tape

buttons

flair badge

KC stamp & rub ons

KC paper

black pen

TH tiny stapler

Close up...

Pop over to the WOW blog & check out the other DT's work

http://www.wordsorwhatever.blogspot.com.au/

Thanks for stopping by :)

NEET'S WEEK - 'Riley's Toys'

Well here I am sharing again! This week I've got a couple more layouts to share with you.

Fun little layout I did of Riley playing with his toys.

I've used the WOW Mini Cog Pack (WOW1568) & the Cog Set Plain (WOW729).

As the layout has heaps of colour on it, I left these al natural to tie in with the kraft colour.

Close up...

Thanks for stopping by & pop back in later this week for more :)

July Challenges at SFS

So, Ms Donna set this month's sketch challenge over at 'Scrapbooking From Scratch'

& I found a spare scrapping moment to tackle it! I've used the leftovers from the Basic Grey 'Hipster' collection + a few other bits & pieces.

 Here's the sketch & Donna's layout...

 & here's my take on it :)

 

Charm has set a colour challenge too

Here it is & her layout...

& of course here is my quote challenge

 You've got till the end of the month to get them done & then load up HERE

 Thanks for stopping by :)