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Well unlike the title suggests....it's obviously not Friday, but as usual I seem to be playing a game of catch-up for the current Scrapmuch? sketch challenge!
Relatives arrived from England a few days ago and are staying with us for a month which pleases me no end, but means the house is generally busy (crazy at times) and quite often loud!
I am going to try and carve out my own little crafty time, but find myself drawn to the adult conversation and goings on in the house (Lol)
Hence.....my post this week is late.....apologies!
The sketch this time around however was another lovely little bit of inspiration, and I decided to go the vintage route.
I dug into a tattered envelope of old photographs my FIL had brought over a few years ago and found a beauty of my husbands Grandmother (or Nan as we like to say).
Lucy
I believe she was around 18 at the time and this photograph I'm guessing, was probably in a small oval frame on a mantel or some such place, as it was quite jaggedly cut by hand.
I cut a vintage style frame using my Silhouette to hide those edges.
Layered papers, flowers, glittered chipboard and mesh ribbon.......
Here's Laura's sketch before I forget!
As you can see there is a larger panel in the background of the sketch, which I felt would probably overpower my page. I wanted to keep some of the white space, but needed a little something.
If all else fails......doodle I say!
OK so this was the final Scrapmuch? sketch for the month of June, but we'll be back this Friday with another round of inspiration for you.....feel free to play along for a chance of winning a prize.
Have a great day,
Jayne.x.
Good morning!
It's time to get your craft on with a brand new Sketch and Challenge over at the Scrapmuch? blog.
I haven't had much time myself for crafting recently, so I thoroughly enjoyed carving out a little time for this one.
Here goes:
So Loved
And here is this weeks wonderful Sketch:
I decided to condense most of the design to the central area of the page, used smaller photo's and therefore left a larger area of white space. It always amazes me how sketches can produce such different results each time, even when all the basic elements are there.....just by altering a few minor details.
The starting point for this page (other than the sketch!) was my burning desire to use my new Prima stamps. The dripping paint effect has been a long fave of mine, but to be quite honest I'm far to lazy to try to recreate it! Along comes a set of stamp that takes away all the hard work!
This time around I used pastels to blend with my choice of papers (I Am by Simple Stories), but I look forward to experimenting with more vibrant colours in the future.
There's an eclectic mix of Washi tape, paper strips, messy thread, pencil circles and chevrons (using a brayer and gold paint) lurking in the background.
And more layers provided by die cuts, vintage style photo slide frames, and of course.......a pin button - can't go without one of those now can we?!!
A modest sprinkling of enamel dots and that's about all from me.
We would love for you to join us with this or any of the four sketch challenges provided over on the Scrapmuch? blog. There's always a chance to win a fabulous prize and a whole bunch of inspiration there too from the rest of the DT.
Have an awesome weekend,
Jayne.x.
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Edit:
The colours, chevrons, and touches of gold on this page were totally inspired by the gorgeous mood board over at Scrap Around The World this month. However, when I completed and posted the page on my blog, I somehow thought I'd missed the deadline for entering this months challenge!
Duh.....I just realised it's still open till the end of the month so this baby will be heading over there.
Here's the mood board:
Good morning!
It's time for a brand new Sketch Challenge over on the Scrapmuch? blog, which means it's about time for a page on here from me!
Here's this weeks effort:
Everyday Snapshots
........and of course the lovely new sketch from Laura:
I pretty much stuck to the sketch, just added an extra 'wallet' sized photo on there.
I also decided on a 'peek-a-boo' kinda thing by folding the corner of my paper, then tucking embellies behind.
Layers and a couple of my faves here......flair and thread!
My title was cut using my Cameo, and the circle element is a chipboard frame from Creative Embellishments........love this company and always reasonably priced!
Finally, a scattering of enamel dots together with a good measure of my signature 'faux' stitching here and there and we're done.
This is the part where I now tell you to run to your scrappy hideaway, get creating so that you can create your own masterpiece, then link up over on the Scrapmuch? blog to be in with a chance of winning a fabby prize.....got it?
Glad we're on the same wavelength but whilst you're there, check out the inspiration from the rest of the team.
Have a great weekend,
Jayne.x.
Hi there, I hope you have some glorious weather wherever you are and are able to enjoy a little this weekend.
We do (about time too!) and I've just finished work so I'm of out to make the most of it but before I do, time to catch up on yesterday's Sketch-y Friday Challenge over at Scrapmuch?
There's a lovely new sketch up on the blog for you to play with so here's my effort:
Everyday Moments
and here's the sketch:
I changed up the bracket shape for some chevrons to keep with the clean modern feel. I also added some interest to the background with a little texture paste, Glimmer mist and doodling.
The journal strips were printed using my Cameo and of course, I had to get a pin badge in there.....always space for a little flare!
Finally the title which was super easy......don't you love these new puffy title from Queen & Co? A little embellishment with a paperclip from Maya Road and we're done.
Now it's your turn - head on over to the Scrapmuch? blog and choose this or any of the sketches provided for you this month.......link up your creation and you could be in with a chance of winning a prize!
The DT have a whole load of inspiration waiting there for you too.
That's all from me so it must be time to enjoy the sunshine.
Have a great weekend and I'll be seeing you next week,
Jayne.x.
Time for a little more action on here I think, so today I thought I'd finish off my creations from a recent DT Kit from Two Scrapbook Friends......the 'Enchanted' collection from Simple Stories.
This is a lovely feminine line full of pastels, but with a wonderful mix of modern geometric patterns, and a touch of Kraft in there too.
Can't go wrong really and with a house of girlies I knew I could put it to good use!
The only thing I seem to be struggling with recently is a lack of photo's.....for a scrapbooker my penchant for taking photographs is pretty hopeless really!
Note to self: take more photo's (or at least remember to bring your camera).
So, I lucked out when I found this little gem - no idea who took it, certainly not me so probably my youngest who unlike her Mother, is definitely 'snap' happy!
Anyone that knows my eldest daughter is well aware that this is the position she can usually be found in.........with her nose in a book!
You Can Always Find A Friend In A Good Book
The background paper starts this one off for me. I decided to add a little colour to the 'postcard' stamp with watercolour paints.
The large chevrons were fussy cut from another sheet of patterned paper, the vines were courtesy of my Silhouette, and I used a combination of mini alpha's and more Silhouette cuts for the long long title.
There are some cute die cut paper clips found in this collection, so I layered a couple of different ones in a cluster of embellies here......
and finished things off with a scattering of enamel dots.
Just about covers everything I think.
You can find 'Enchanted' over at Two Scrapbook Friends either in person or at their online store.
Have a wonderful day.....enjoy the sunshine and hopefully I'll be back here again later this week.
Take care,
Jayne.x.
Hi there.
Another Friday has rolled around which means it's time for another Sketchy Friday reveal over at Scrapmuch?
'I AM' liking my page this week for a couple of reasons........firstly due to the fact that I had to put it together pretty quickly, but surprisingly 'I AM' super pleased with it!
Secondly I've been dying to use the new paper collection I picked up from the Scrapmuch? ladies a few weeks ago.......I AM by Simple Stories (just in case you hadn't picked up on my subtle clues there!).
So here goes:
I Am So Very Blessed
Here's this weeks sketch provided for your inspiration.....another beauty if I say so myself.
I pretty much stuck to the general scheme of things, just a little tweaking with my photo arrangement because I really wanted to use a variety of these super cool, old school frames.
I tore into a sheet of paper for the angled background piece, and intended to use pink until I tried the green and loved the subtle tone on tone.
A little of my signature 'faux stitching (you can check out the tutorial here) plus I also got to make use of plenty of the die cuts found in this collection, by layering them up here and there.
Feel free to hop on over to the Scrapmuch? blog where you'll find lots more inspiration provided by Team B this week. You also still have time to enter your own interpretation of this or any of the four sketches provided this month........just link up over on the blog to be in with a chance of winning.
That's it from me but I'm off for a whole day of scrapping on Saturday so fingers crossed that the mojo co-operates!
Have a great weekend,
Jayne.x.
Good morning!
Yes I am still alive and kicking after a couple of weeks absence on here.
My post today was one that was originally scheduled for Sketch-y Friday over at Scrapmuch? on 10 April, but I've had a crazy couple of weeks.....as seems the norm these days.
My hubby was in Europe for two weeks over the Easter hols, so of course I got sick while he was away......this seems to be the norm too!
A head cold/flu kinda thing kept me down and out between work shifts and Easter Bunny duties, so I hadn't been back to my blog since last Thursday to check if my scheduled post did actually publish.
Obviously it didn't, so I'm back today with the revised version!
Laura gave us another fabulous sketch to work with (incidentally, there was another posted Friday so you still have lots of inspiration and time to get your entries in before the end of the month) so here's my interpretation:
Oh Happy Day
This page records some happy memories recently, when my girls finally got to go see some of the characters from their favourite TV show - The Next Step, live on stage.
I was also lucky enough to be gifted with the perfect DT Kit from Two Scrapbook Friends this month........the 'Enchanted' collection by Simple Stories..........works perfectly for this theme!
The background paper has a nice scattering of stars, so I added a few enamel dots (which are part of the collection) and some hand drawn/glittered circles.
I also wanted to include our tickets, so I used an acetate photo overlay stapled in place to form a pocket, and a decorative paper clip to hold them in place.
Lots of paper layers, Washi tape, sequin stars and some faux brads using an Epiphany punch and epoxy overlays.
And finally, the title was cut using my Silhouette and......wait for it.......the foil lid from a Chinese take out!
Clean I might add.
I happened to find a spare in a recent order and the resourceful scrapbooker that I am.........etc. etc.
Well that's about all from me but I guess I should post Laura's Sketch before I leave........
Told ya it was a good one.
Feel free to jump in with one or all of the Sketch-y Friday challenges this month - you have four to choose from, then link up over on the Scrapmuch? blog to be in with a chance of winning some goodies.
Both Teams A and B have a whole bundle of inspiration waiting for you there too.
Have a great weekend and I'll be back next week trying to catch up on a few posts here and there.
Take care,
Jayne.x.
