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Good morning!
I can't quite believe how fast the weeks turn around these days, but yes it's Friday again and time for another Sketch Challenge over at Scrapmuch?
My page this week showcases a couple of photo's that make me smile, from a day trip to Ripley's Aquarium in Toronto earlier this year.
I think it's the look of combined terror and joy from my eldest daughter that draws a chuckle from me.
The Deep
And here's the Sketch it was based on:
I stuck with it for the most part, just tweaked a couple of elements and changed up the number of photo's obviously.
The background started with texture paste and a stencil, then a little Gesso sponged messily around the edge of the page.
A section of chipboard received the same Gesso'd treatment and was then layered with a couple of die cuts, sticker and starfish embellie.
Finally, a simple title cut using my Cameo, and a touch of doodling to finish things off.
Why not play along with us this week as the sketch is pretty versatile.....lots of scope to change things up however you please! Don't for get to link up over on the Scrapmuch blog and check out the creations from the rest of the DT.
That's it from me but I'll be back tomorrow with a special, blow my own horn kinda post.......they don't happen too often so indulge me! Lol
Have a great Friday,
Jayne.x.
Well hello there!
Another week has flown by but I have finally finished work for the day, so it's time to catch up on this weeks Sketchy Friday challenge over on the Scrapmuch? blog.
This weeks sketch is a beauty and I definitely see myself using this one again sometime. Here's my page for this week:
It's All In The Smile
And here's that sketch I mentioned:
So, obviously I flipped it 90 degrees to accommodate the proportions of my photographs, but I do love working with smaller prints so this sketch suits me perfectly.
I started with a fabulous wood grain patterned paper from MME for my background (can't go wrong with a wood grain in my book!), then continued with a Tim Holtz stencil and some Martha Stewart Texture Paste for the sunburst element.
A single flower flourish and a looped/stapled strip of paper for embellishment.
I love that some of the most effective embellies, such as this simple curled piece of paper, happen to be the cheapest and most accessible!
Finally, a little random stamping to complete the look.
That's me done, but I know you're dying to create your own page with this weeks Sketch so go ahead! Just don't forget to link up over on the Scrapmuch? Blog to be in with a chance of winning this months prize.
I'm off to go see what the rest of the Team has been up to so have a wonderful weekend and I'll see you next week,
Jayne.x.
Well hello there......remember me?!
I am trying to get back at it - the crafting/blogging that is now that my In-laws have returned home to England. It's not that I don't want to scrap whilst they're here, I just like to make the most of it when any of my family visits.......it's amazing how much you can miss general adult conversation! Lol
Anyhow, it's time for another wonderful Sketch Challenge over on the Scrapmuch? blog and as I took a hiatus 2 weeks ago, I thought I'd better get back at it this week.
In keeping with the whole 'family' kinda conversation, here's my layout for this week:
Family
There's nothing subtle about those background colours now is there.....Good Day Sunshine from Simple Stories.
Here is this weeks Sketch from Laura:
So for my page, I decided to flip the sketch horizontally and change up those background circles a little by using Viewfinder die cuts instead.
Various layers here and there including a few carefully placed stickers to interpret the top panel in the Sketch.
I also used a fine line brown marker to doodle a few lines around the photo element.....gives a little more definition to that group.
Finally, a simple title cut using my Cameo, and a scattering of wooden and enamel dots.
Another page and another trip to Niagara Falls completed....bring on the next!
Why not join in with this weeks sketch and link up over on the Scrapmuch? blog to be in with a chance of winning a prize?
There's also a bunch of inspiration there too from the rest of the DT.
I will be back on Monday with the start of my new regime to get back into the swing of things......there are layouts to be blogged including 'Winter' pages so I think I'd better make a start!
Have a great weekend and I'll see you then,
Jayne.x.
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.
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!
Here I am again trying to dust off my lonely little blog and bring you this weeks post for Sketch-y Friday over at Scrapmuch?
My new job is keeping me pretty busy, so definitely not much time (or energy!) for crafting. Toss in a little March break (trying to keep the kiddo's happy/busy/exhausted) activity and I've got no chance really.
Once I got started on this page though, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was just surprised how long it took me to complete. For a relatively simple looking layout, this one took forever, probably because of my constant need to add more elements to the background!
Anyhow, enough chit chat, let's get down to business.
Hello Handsome
Awwwww isn't he cute, that handsome chappie in the photo there?
My hubby aged approximately 5 or 6 I'm guessing. My girls had a little trouble recognizing him, probably due to all that hair that they're not used to seeing!
Before we move on, here is this weeks wonderful Sketch provided by the ever talented Laura Whitaker.
OK, so that background I was talking about......
The Sketch inspired me to start randomly punching holes from my paper, but one size of hole punch wasn't enough...........no we had to go with 5 just to make sure it looked totally random!
I inked the edge then added a few different sizes of metal gears. After reviewing again, I decided we needed more holes (of course!) and started to add eyelets in various sizes and metals.
It was at this point I decided 'no more.....time to move on or it will never get finished"!
There's the usual bunch of layers around the photograph.....
and a nice little group of grunged/vintage elements at the bottom - chipboard from Creative Embellishments (love their products!), vintage film strip and a heart charm by Tim Holtz.
Finally, the title started with a pre-made metal word from Jillibean Soup.
It was originally silver coloured but I decided that looked far too clean and polished, so I set to work with a brown Copic marker and ended up with old Copper wiring - perfect!
The second part of the title was cut using my Silhouette and Kraft cardstock.
So that just about covers everything, except for the part where you now head to your craft room to create something spectacular using this weeks Sketch, then link up over on the Scrapmuch? blog to be in with a chance of winning a prize.......yes?
Phew, glad we got that sorted!
Don't forget to check out a little more inspiration provided for you by the rest of the Scrapmuch? Team, whilst you're there.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend.....I'll be working (surprise, surprise!) but I'll be seeing you again next week.
Take care out there,
Jayne.x.
Good morning.
I realize I've been a pretty bad blogger the last week or two so please forgive me. I changed jobs a few weeks ago and I'm still trying to get into the new routine. Unfortunately crafty time always seems to suffer.
Hopefully things will settle down soon and I can get back to it.
Today though, it's Friday and time for a brand new Sketch over on the Scrapmuch? blog together with a little inspiration from Team B.
Here's my effort this week:
Oh Charlie!
I do seem to be scrapping the dog quite a lot these days as I have more photo's of him than anyone! (be warned......there are more to come!)
Here's Laura's awesome sketch for you to take a peek at:
As you can see I stuck to it fairly religiously this time around.
I used a die cut from the Silhouette Store for the background panel and title, and outlined with some doodled lines.
I layered a Polaroid style frame over the photograph which I've hoarded in my stash forever, and added some chipboard and scattered enamel dots (one of my new faves - just as well really seen as I bought a job lot of them!) .
Considering the whole theme of this page ie. the dog destroying every toy he has ever been given within a matter of minutes, I love the fact that in this shot he's licking his lips with anticipation!
Finally, I had to get a little flair in there and a few handmade metal ringed tags - the best ever $2 yard sale purchase as I've used at least a dozen already, and still many more to go!
That just about covers things from me, except of course to mention that you should immediately head over to the Scrapmuch? blog to check out some inspiration from the rest of the team, then join in with this weeks challenge yourself.
Have a great weekend and I'll see you next week,
Jayne.x.
