Youer Than You!

Good morning.

There's a new Sketch and Crafty Challenge up over at Two Scrapbook Friends and it's my turn to deliver the goods so here goes.

As it's the beginning of December, I guess I should be delivering a creation of the merry, tinsel variety, yes?

Errrr no........for those that know me, it's painfully obvious I'm am not a happy Christmas scrapper!

Unfortunately you'll have to make do with an everyday kind of page from me, but that doesn't mean to say you can't get into the festive spirit yourselves!

Here is this month's Sketch........

I'm quite partial to the everyday kind of photo's and pages, so here's my sample showcasing my daughters recent photo shoot........

The only problem I encounter when creating this type of theme (or lack of theme!), is finding an original title or journaling that means something, when in honesty I really have nothing to say!

So did you figure out the Crafty element yet?

This month I'd like you to use a quote somewhere on your creation.

Quotes are such an awesome resource for us Scrapbookers/Cardmakers.  Why not leave it to the experts - the writers, poets and thinkers of the World to put into words what we're trying to say, and give our page meaning?

Here's a close up of the quote I used for my title, provided by the ever inspirational Dr Seuss.

We've also got tearing and layers......

and an eclectic collection of embellies together with more layered goodies.

So there you have it and of course you are free to use a quote wherever you choose, whether it's as a title, journalling or sentiment etc.

It's time to get your craft on and enter this month's Challenge to be in with a chance of winning a $25 Gift Certificate for the store.

Just remember to link up your creation over on the TSF blog.

That's all from me so I'll be seeing you again later this week,
Jayne.x.

Scrapmuch? Sketch-y Challenge - It's All About The Mustache!

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.