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Good morning.
There's a brand new Sketch up over on the Scrapmuch? blog and Team B is providing a little inspiration, so that's means a layout from me.
I have now finally finished scrapping this years school photo's so I'm officially up to date!
Third Grade
I really like this paper collection.....Creative Agenda by Echo Park. It happens to match the outfits my girls were wearing perfectly!
I cut a deckled edge around the background paper, layered onto a separate sheet of cardstock, then stamped and applied more layers of washi and paper.
I found this cute little camera frame in the Silhouette store so that was added and of course I'd got to get a pin badge/button on there somewhere!
Those blue, shaped brads really are from my hoarded stash.......I think I bought them when I first started scrapbooking!
I added a few more Silhouette cuts - the scribbled circles, and finally the title.
All done.
Here is this weeks Sketch so please join us for the challenge.
I rotated this one 90 degrees clockwise and substituted the three photo's for a larger one........the possibilities are endless if you start with a good sketch!
Don't forget to link up your own creation over on the Scrapmuch? blog to be in with a chance of winning a prize. There are at least four sketches each month!
I'm off for a day of scrapping with the Scrapmuch? ladies tomorrow.....woo hoo, so whatever you're doing, have a good one and I'll see you next week,
Jayne.x.
My little blog is getting dusty from lack of posts recently, so time to change things!
I'm almost recovered from my happy scrappy weekend away.......I'd like to say I'm all rested and rejuvenated but the sad fact is that I'm getting too old to handle the 'scrapping till 2am' scenario! Good job I only had to last 2 days!!
Good news is I have some crafty endeavors to post.
Today I'm blogging a fairly simple page I created using the November 15th Sketch over at Stuck?!.
This impresses myself in two ways:
#1. It's a current Sketch and therefore qualifies for entry into their contest........this does not happen with me very often as I set out with good intention to enter these things, then finally post a month later!
#2. I've actually scrapped this years school photo (one of them anyhow!) and we're still in 2014.......monumental I'd say!
Gr 6
Here's the Sketch and before you try to figure out any resemblance to my page, I did rotate it 90 degrees CCW to accommodate my photo.
Close ups include.......
a Silhouette cut circular caption, and a background panel, together with a little stitching - real and doodled.
Another cool little Silhouette cut (decorative circle) and a metal 'Smile' brad I found in my stash.
Finally, I mixed up the title.......part wood alpha's, part Silhouette and one of my current faves.......pin badges/buttons.
I am all over these things right now.....can't get enough of them!
Love the papers btw.......Creative Agenda from Echo Park........gorgeous bright colour scheme but not too in your face, and grounded by that great Navy blue.
OK that's about all so I'm off to link up this baby.
Have a great day,
Jayne.x.
Hello again, this is my second post of the day!
As I'm feeling much better, I thought I'd better catch up on this weeks Little Red Wagon post.
My card has been sitting there patiently staring at me for the last couple of days so I guess it's time to reveal!
Carolyn has re-joined the Team recently and she is leading this weeks challenge with 'Anything Fall' so here goes:
Pretty simple here really as the Silhouette did most of the cutting work for me.
I used up some leftover scraps of Echo Park papers, then added a few stickers, bling and ribbon to finish things off.
Why not join in with our 'Fall' challenge this week.....we have moved into the season after all!
Just remember to link up over at the Little Red Wagon blog, and don't forget to check out some inspiring projects from the rest of the Girlfriends too.
I'm off to finish packing for a 12 hour crop tomorrow which means I should have a few more projects for posting at the end of it!
Have a great weekend and I'll see you Monday,
Jayne.x.
Good morning.
I got another good night of sleep last night so I'm flying on Cloud 9 again today......we'll see how long it lasts!
I'm still having trouble with my hands right now, but today marks a new Sketch reveal and challenge over on the Scrapmuch? blog, so it's not all bad.
When my project was due at the beginning of this week, I really had to dig in and pull this one out of the hat.....in the midst of my Mono symptoms.
Oh well, it might not be my best but I actually enjoyed the fact that I didn't procrastinate too much.........just got everything on there as efficiently as I could.
My Father-In-Law will enjoy this one (hopefully!).
It's Only Rock n' Roll.
Look at that dude all the way back in 1962!
Hmmm I don't ever remember my FIL being able to play the guitar so me thinks I'll have to delve into this story a little more!
I created the large star in the background with my Silhouette and a Sketch pen, then rubbed my cardstock over a little watered down mist spritzed onto my craft mat. The final step was a little checkerboard stamping in black.
I picked up the perfect 50/60's style font, free over at Dafont......'Remachine Script', and then again used my Silhouette to cut the title.
The retro paper collection from my stash (Echo Park) also worked perfectly for this theme, and I was lucky enough to have the co-ordinating stickers too.
I put them to good use especially, for the banner which I popped with foam dots for a little more dimension.
I think that just about covers everything which is just as well cause my fingers are now numb again.
If you'd like to join in with our Sketch Challenge this week, just head on over to the Scrapmuch? blog and link up your creation there.
Before I go, I almost forgot to show you the wonderful Sketch I got to work with for this page.......
You can tell I 'flipped' it and changed up a few of the shapes/elements but that's the beauty of a sketch.........creative license and all that!
Have a great weekend and I'll see you on Monday for this months Inspiration Elevator creation,
Jayne.x.
Nope, the new Sketch-y Challenge over on the Scrapmuch? blog.......
is not really 'all about the mustache'.........however my page is!
If you hop on over there, you'll find Laura Whitaker has created another fabulous Sketch for you to work with, but just for your viewing pleasure, here it is:
I had the perfect photo's for this one, plus a generous helping of facial hair! (Not on me thankfully!!)
It's All About The Mustache.
I started by 'painting' a little black Dylusions mist through a stencil, to add a little interest to the background. Also, many months ago my scrapping bestie Carola gave me a roll of Washi when I said I had a 'tache' LO to do.
I couldn't believe my luck when I finally dug out the photo's and found the design on the Washi
matched that on the t-shirt perfectly!
Thanks Carola......it was meant to be!
Instead of using a scalloped border, I opted for chipboard circles (Creative Embellishments) cut into halves and coloured with a black Copic marker.
I created a chevron strip and mustache photobooth prop for embellishment, using my Cameo.......
The title is also created using my Cameo too.
Papers are last years Winter Wishes collection from Echo Park......I knew I would never use the themed mittens/penguins print (you know me and themes!!!!) but I LOVED the mauve/blue/grey colour scheme on the reverse!
I think that covers everything, but feel free to check out how the rest of the Team interpreted the Sketch over on the blog.
We would love for you to join in with this weeks challenge too......the final Sketch for this month!
Have a wonderful day/weekend and I'll be seeing you next week,
Jayne.x.
Today marks my first Design Team reveal for Scrapmuch?, which also means there is a brand new sketch waiting there on the blog for you to play along with!
Here is the fabulous sketch designed by the talented Laura Whitaker:
And here's my creation.......another page featuring some of my favourite photo's of my furry buddy!
Hello.......My Name Is Charlie.
I swear he is actually smiling for the camera!
I used another old fave collection........'Note To Self' by Echo Park - I think I'm down to the last scraps now.
I swapped out the third photo on the sketch in favour of a sentiment I found on the reverse of one of the patterned papers.
I also made use of some arrow stickers I had left over, and cut a couple of Viewfinder discs with my Cameo.
Another border sticker here and I also managed to sneak in a little stitching too.
Finally, lots of layers as the sketch suggests together with more Silhouette cuts.......stars and paw prints.
That just about covers it, so why not head over to Scrapmuch? and check out the rest of the DT creations? You might even grab yourself a little time to play along with this weeks Sketch Challenge.....fun to be had and of course there's a prize involved!
I'm off to get prepared for a busy weekend in our house, but I'll be back next week with something or other!
Have a great weekend,
Jayne.x.
Morning.
As I scheduled today's post last night, I'm wondering if this morning we are now in the midst of Winter storm #...... (who cares what number it is, just more of the white stuff!) as predicted by the forecasters?
Hibernation is becoming more and more appealing by the day I tell ya I'm so sick of this Winter.
Yes I realize I live in Canada and we have Winter every year so I have no right to complain blah, blah, blah........but I'm English so I'm taking advantage of my natural ability to moan about the weather!
At least I get to scrap today (if I dug myself out of my driveway that is!).
Anyhow, on to happier things......joyful things......romantic things.......I'm talking about the 'Lovefest' that's happening this week over at Little Red Wagon.
Yep, Jodi's taking the helm and in honour of the fast approaching most romantic day of the year (that's Valentine's Day for those of us who've been with their partner for more than 20 years!), she'd like to see a creation inspired by the word 'LOVE'.
Easy right?
I came up with a card which will be heading to the man in my life (no....not the puppy!) who has put up with me for the last 23 years (yes I really am that old!)......my hubby.
Here goes:
Look at those lips! Not quite my shade but I like em anyway.
I thought I'd put in a little effort this week and go for an easel card.
It really was a little effort on my part because the Silhouette did most of the work!
I do like those lips though (which incidentally are a freebie file by Nicole Nowosad that you can go grab for yourself right here) so much so I stuck another set on there to act as the anchor for the easel.
Papers are Echo Park from a couple of years ago - I think they were the only 'Valentine' kind of collection I have in my stash.......a true romantic I know!
Why not spread a little 'LOVE' yourself and join in with this weeks challenge by linking up over on the blog. The Girlfriends have a little inspiration there for you too.
I'll be seeing you later in the week with another scrapbook page so till then, have a good one,
Jayne.x.
Hi there, it's Wednesday which means it's time for another Little Red Wagon challenge.........
Jan is leading the way today and asking for an 'All Purpose Card'.......one of those you can send for pretty much any occasion!
Well mine probably wouldn't work as a 'sympathy' card, but it can be used for most other events.
I like to think of it as a 'using up my sticker stash' kinda card. You know those 12"x12" sticker sheets that co-ordinate with a paper collection? I have dozens of them and I've no idea why cause I'm really not much of a sticker person.
So here goes, no re-invention of the wheel here, quick and easy and a small dent made in my stash!
Yep......used up 7 of those babies, this particular batch is an oldie from Echo Park.
Why not head to your craft room right now and create your own 'All Purpose Card' cause you know you're gonna need them!
Don't forget to link up over at the Little Red Wagon blog and whilst you're there, check out what the other Girlfriends have been up to. We have two brand spanking new members joining the team, Jodi and Tracy, a talented pair they are too, so stop by and say 'Hi'.
I'll be seeing you later this week with a layout or two if I can get myself into gear.....or dig myself out of this icy snow hole we're living in right now.
Have a great week, keep warm,
Jayne.x.
As the title suggests, today's post is all about the love of my life.........or rather the other love of my life!
You see my husband has a little competition these days I'm afraid, in the form of a canine furry friend - Charlie of course!
As far as scrapping goes, as least it means you get to see a change from the usual 'girlie' stuff on here.
So without further ado, here's 'My Guy'.
This is another page using my recent Two Scrapbook Friends DT Kit, from Echo Park's Photo Freedom collection by Jenni Bowlin.
As mentioned in my first post here, I love the red/black colour combo in this collection, which cried out for a little photo editing.
I can't resist these teeny tiny camera's I picked up from the store too, sooooo cute!
Most of the layout was influenced by the button stickers I wanted to use, from the co-ordinating sticker sheet........they inspired the stitched circle type of thing.
You can't help but notice my use of the Dymo labeller again - perfect journalling for this page.
On a side note, Dymo Support stopped by my blog the other day and were kind enough to leave an awfully nice comment on my use of their product.......guess you never know who's lurking out there !!
I spritzed a few messy patches of black Dylusions mist here and there, then finally, my favourite piece (other than the puppy of course!)..........the vintage pointy finger/hand kinda thing!
I LOVE it!
It was printed on a 4"x 6" journalling tag on one of the patterned papers, but I knew it had to be fussy cut along with a bracket shape and put on this page. I slipped a small piece of notepaper in there and popped the title on top.....cool!
Alrighty I think that's about all, but before I go I have to show you two more photo's.........the subject matter was trying his best to get in on the act all the while I was trying to photograph this layout. I think he liked the look of the handsome dude on there!
And then, a guilty look if ever I saw one!
That's all folks but I'll be back on Monday as it's Sketch Challenge time over at Two Scrapbook Friends.
Have a great weekend,
Jayne.x.
Good morning.
If you're looking for the 'Songs of Christmas' Blog Hop then you're at the right place.........just need to scroll down a little or click here.
If you're just browsing then stay a while, I have a layout to post today.
First though, please excuse any bad grammar, spelling mistakes or general babble today, as the delightful stomach bug that's making it's way through our local school, decided to pay a visit to our house this last week........via my eldest. She has now generously shared with my youngest so we all now how this pans out now don't we?!
I could be posting on borrowed time here, although fingers crossed, no symptoms yet, just a little ragged around the edges having spent the night on a camp bed next to my daughter.........mopping brow, rubbing tummy etc.etc.
However, on to brighter happier things like paper, glue and embellies to guide me to my 'happy place'!
Today's page was my first creation from a Two Scrapbook Friends DT Kit of a while ago, using one of Echo Parks Photo Freedom collections by Jenni Bowlin.
I was immediately drawn to this because.....well.....there's black in there I guess! Can't help it, anything with black in the colour scheme is usually a winner for me.
I also thought it would work beautifully with the vintage/retro photograph my In-Laws passed over during their last visit........their Wedding Day photo of 45 years ago.
No pressure or anything!!
Happy Ever After.
I fussy cut a few pieces from various sheets of PP, and layered here and there.
I do love this retro camera (Maya Road I think).....perfect for this page together with a couple of wooden hearts.
I used various stickers from the co-ordinating sticker sheet for the title, and how cool are these mini coat hangers?
So cute, I love em.
Finally, a couple of die cute feather shaped thingies, and of course the Dymo had to make an appearance.
Did you know Dymo Industries dates back to 1958, and by the late 60's had become a household name for labelling every single thing in your house that did not move or breathe (although I may have tried it with my brother once or twice!)?
There ends the lesson for today!
I'll be back on Wednesday for some Little Red Wagon goodness, and then Friday with Part 2 of this collection.......germs permitting!
Have a great day,
Jayne.x.
Well hello there.
I promise I haven't forgotten my little blog but I've had Internet issues all this last week!
Uurgggh.......router to be precise! It has finally bitten the dust so to speak, so up til now, my attempts at getting online have involved sitting on the floor of my upstairs landing with my laptop hooked directly to the modem.
Not good when my butt decides to go numb and I get a cramp!
Oh the dedication to my craft!
Anyhow, finally at 9.05pm on a Monday night we have Internet.......yay!
Sooooo only 5 days late (!!), over at Little Red Wagon this week......
.........Joanne had no choice but to pick the obvious of course, so she'd like to see some Thanksgiving projects.
I'm still making the most of killing two birds with one stone, so yet again, for the second week in a row I'm showcasing another layout I completed recently using my perfectly apt Fall/Thanksgiving DT Kit from Two Scrapbook Friends.
Reflections 'Fall' from Echo Park is perfect for all those projects we create at this time of year, so this page reflects just one of the things I'm truly thankful for.........my youngest daughter.
I love these sweet photo's, and a sticker from the co-ordinating sticker sheet provided the perfect title.
Lots of stitching of course and wood......can't seem to finish anything these days without digging out either of these!
And I used plenty more stickers together with various cuts of paper. I like that this line uses fairly traditional colours but the designs have a funky modern feel.
Well that's about it yet again.
Head on over to the Little Red Wagon blog to check out creations from the other Girlfriends.
You still have a couple more days to enter, so hopefully you'll be able to link up your own project too.
No more sitting on the floor to blog for me, so I'll be seeing you again tomorrow.....still have lots of projects to post - just not enough time to post them!
Have a great day,
Jayne.x.
