Scrappit Now Kit - July

This months kit and I had some beautiful papers from Melissa Francis to play with. I just love the look of the soft muted and aged look and they were ideal to create a couple of layouts using images from my childhood and a cute little keepsake box for all my goodies. To complete the pack I used the left over pieces to create a range of mini cards for my family birth dates.

My first layout and I used a lot of inking and a few fabric patches to use on my background cardstock. I then created my journaling in a black text box on my computer and changed my font to white. I then printed this out and cut in strips for my layout.

The rubon flourishes were added directly to the fabric patches. some of the rubons peeled off but I didn't mind as this added to the texture of the layout.

Next, I created a little keepsake box. I used a prebought paper mache box as my starter and cover the lid and sides with cardstock and paper. I used my Spellbinder Nestablilities labels to create the image on the lid and inked all sides. The lid was complete with several flowers, leaves, stick pin, stems, ribbon and gems. To finish the box I attached a fringe to the lid side to hang over the edges.

I created a range of mini cards for my family based on a pack of small envelopes I had purchased some time ago.

All the cards have the same theme; base card, matted patterned paper, ribbon, die cuts, flourishes and dry embossing. These will certainly come in handy for their next birthdays.

ps Don't think cards have to be made in the usual format. Smaller versions are ideal to use up scraps and only take half the time to make.

I actually had enough left over pieces to create another layout. Here I distressed and inked all edges of the cardstock and paper. Layered each piece over each other then machine stitched all edges. The mini chipboard tags were attached together with double sided tape then painted in a co ordinating colour. I used these as a base for my title.

The green flower was cut from the flowered diecut paper and overlapped three times to create depth. I curled the edges to add more definition.

100 Creativity Starters

This weeks challenge was to moisten a paper accent, crinkle it, open it up and let it dry with an updated look. Perfect for creating my own little flower accents. Always good to use double sided paper to give under the petals a little extra oomph.

100 Creativity Starters

This weeks challenge was to journal a random date between 2005 - 2008. I went backwards to find this layout from my DD's first day of grade 5 (2007). It was published in that year for a journaling article in SM magazine.

I know I cheated a little by using an old layout but I'm really struggling with my mojo atm and thought this was better than missing another week. Hope you don't mind....

July Scrappit Pack

This months Scrappit Pack has the fabulous papers from Bo Bunny's Back to Basics range. You just got to love the colours that Bo Bunny produce and these are no exception.

Also included in the kit were three wire clips and two small chipboard flourishes. I added the white cardstock background but there is definitely enough goodies in the pack to make a couple of layouts.

I just love the mags from Scrapbooking Trends (both UK and US) and couldn't help but scraplift this one from the cover of the UK Spring publication. The idea of creating a background of punched squares of the double sided papers was too good to pass up. Of course I added by own little touch with the fussy cutting and painted chipboard piece.

100 Creativity Starters

This weeks challenge was to add a photo frame inside your photo. This was a bit of a no brainer for me. I just love the use of rubons for frame work and used this rough and squiggly design to frame not only my photo but the paper also.

Writing helps

Sometimes when the world just seems to be getting on top of me, I type. Yes that's the answer for me, typing. For someone who loathed English with a passion at school, here I am writing to express my feelings. Here's a small extract from this weekend. I'm sitting and dwelling in sorrow during my grumpiness and thought it best to put everything in writing. It really does seem to clear my head and get me thinking more clearly.

Well, what can I say, I've had another one of those days. Umm, come to think of it, I've had one of those months. I just can't seem to do anything right in the eyes of my daughter. I know, you'll say, but she's a teenager, no one is supposed to do anything right.

I decided to take a few days of work to spend with her during the first week of her school holidays. On Wednesday afternoon I booked her in for her hair appointment. Some $150 odd dollars later and she was all smiles and thankfulness. Until, I asked to take some photos of her. Selfish I know but I didn't think that was going to be the end of the world and at least she would have a record of her new style.

Even after explaining how I felt, she still didn't let me take a single photo. Well that ends my Wednesday. Feeling so used but she got what she wanted.....

I wouldn't give you the whole detail as it really is something for me and no one else but suffice to say, there is substantially more in my rantings. For the sake of my family it's best to keep the nitty gritty to myself.....I'm sure you'll understand.

Scrappit Now Kit - June

In this months kit, I received a colourful selection of Kaisercraft papers from the Jungle Bug Collection. The pinks were gorgeous and really complimented the birthday photo I had of Katelyn.

I created a simple layering of journaling and chipboard tags to create a grouping to the bottom right of the photo. I also created a fabric flower to back my Prima flower on the page.

Thread a small strip of paper through the holes in the edge of the paper for added dimension.

To create the fabric flower, cut a strip of fabric, fold over and tack a row of stitching on the edge.

Pull the top thread only from both ends to bunch the fabric. Sew the edges together and sit to the back of a prebought silk or paper flower.

Create smaller flowers and attach a button in the centre. Thread floss through and tie in a pretty bow.

Scrapbooking doesn't always have to be complicated and intricate. A few simple embellishments to a frame can create an extra special picture.

Here I have added a pearl flourish, paper strips, rubons, fussy cut leaves and birds and my mini fabric flowers from above. These can be added straight over the glass in your frame.

A mountain/valley folded album was a perfect solution to hold a snapshot of memories for our 2009 excursions. By cutting four pieces of cardstock 14 x 28cm and folding each in half, I was able to attach the second page over the first to create a concertina album.

By adding simple embellishments like machine stitching, journaling labels, rubons, fussy cut flowers and leaves from the patterned paper, each page has a little something extra.

An index page is always good to describe each page especially when using 5x7 photos.

Some closeups for you.