Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Project Life Week 15 - With Scrappy Canary!

Today I'm showing you Week 15 for my "Schultz Family 2015" Project Life Album. I've used lots of goodies from Scrappy Canary, mainly the April Pocket Life Kit - Oxford, as well as other shop items.

In my last PL post I showed a photo of how I laid out 4 weeks of photos on my page protectors. I generally do 3-4 weeks at a time using that months Scrappy Canary PL kit. 

The next step in my process is to work on a page at a time where I start by placing the cards out on my page and then adding embellishments. On my workspace you can see lots of cut outs from the paper pad as well as stamps and other embellishments.
And here is the final result for this page - looks like I changed my mind about the bottom left card! 
Here is my 2 page spread for week 15.
Here is a close up of the LHS.
This card is one from the kit with an added strip of paper from the pad. I've also included 2 fussy cut coffee cups, a flair, paper clip, sticker and cork arrow (I love these arrows!!) 
The alphas in the kit are so fun! 
On this card are more cut-outs from the paper pad and another paperclip. 
Here is a close up of the RHS.
The alphas on this card are from last months kit. Can you believe we grew this many pumpkins!
 
I print all my photos on my Epson XP-600

 When you are shopping at the Scrappy Canary online store remember to use the code "KARYN10" to get 10% off your purchases!!!  
Thanks so much for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Scrapping For Fun - Part 3!

Today I have the last of my projects from the National Scrapbook Day cybercrop held by Scrappy Canary (see here).

Once again I have used an old kit (Studio Calico) that had been sitting in my stash for some time, and I tried to limit myself to just using this kit and a few extra bits and pieces already lying around on my desk.

The 5th Challenge was another recipe challenge - to use the word Happy, stamps and punches. How adorable is Rachael and her cousin in these photos!!
The 7th Challenge was to use 5 or more different alphas!
Thanks so much for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

Monday, May 18, 2015

Project Life Week 14 - With Scrappy Canary!

Today I'm showing you Week 14 for my "Schultz Family 2015" Project Life Album.

I've used lots of goodies from Scrappy Canary, mainly the April Pocket Life Kit - Oxford, as well as other shop items. I love this latest kit, it has a simple bright colour palate (yellow, red, blue and green) that is perfect for coordinating with photos of daily family activities. 
As soon as my PL kit arrived I printed out photos for weeks 14-17 and laid them out on some page protectors. Then I worked on a double layout at a time and started by adding the cards from the kit as well as the 6x6 paper from the kit and an additional paper pad I purchased from the store. I love the paper pads, they are perfect for making your own cards and I like to fussy cut images where possible. From the kit paper I cut out polariods, take away coffee cups, and some small phrase cards. 

Here is my 2 page spread for week 14.
Here is a close up of the LHS.
I typed up my weekly activities in MS Word on my PC then printed it direct onto one of the cards.
I love the sheet of word stickers on the kit, as well as the silver paper clips - they are perfect embellishments for the cards. I also added some epoxy/wooden buttons I purchased in-store! I used the Kelly Purkey stamps (heart and people shown here) to add some fun elements on my cards.
Here is a close up of the RHS.
For this card I've used a sheet of paper from the 6x6 paper pad, as well as a fussy cut coffee cup and one of the gorgeous flair.
I've used more fussy cut elements on this page as well as a paperclip from the kit.
I often collect memorabilia (business cards and movie tickets etc) during our travels and like to add it to my pages. The Mexican restaurant had a heap of large sombreros we could wear - too funny!! 
I print all my photos on my Epson XP-600

 When you are shopping at the Scrappy Canary online store remember to use the code "KARYN10" to get 10% off your purchases!!!  
Thanks so much for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

Saturday, May 16, 2015

Scrapping For Fun - Part 2!

Today I have more of my projects from the National Scrapbook Day cybercrop held by Scrappy Canary (see here).

The 3rd Challenge was a subscriber challenge where you had to use at least 2 different Scrappy Canary kits. I used the January and March scrapbook kits - these are some of my favourite colours :)
The 4th Challenge was a colour challenge - pink, gold, teal and black. I made a 6x4 PL card. "Just Smile" is a free  digi from Polka Dot Creative. I printed it out on my b/w laser printer (HP Laser Jet 1022) then put thermal gold foil on it and put it through my laminator - doesnt it look divine!!
 Thanks so much for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Scrapping For Fun!

For National Scrapbook Day Scrappy Canary held a cybercrop (see here). Initially I only thought I would join 1 or 2 challenges, but once I started I was having so much fun I completed all of the challenges!!

When I started the challenges I pulled out an old kit (Studio Calico) that had been sitting in my stash for some time, and I tried to limit myself to just using this kit and a few extra bits and pieces already lying around on my desk. This was the best decision for me!! It was so much fun scrapping for fun, and scrapping some photos that have been waiting for the opportunity!! 

The first Challenge was a sketch challenge. I love sketch challenges at the moment, they often force you to try something different.
The 2nd Challenge was a recipe challenge challenge - to use at lease 2 patterned papers, wood veneer/cork, enamel dots and washi. I love this photo of Jessica - cracks me up!! And Yes, she is loud!!
Thanks so much for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Explore - With Paper House Productions!

Today I'd like to share with you a scrapbook page with photos from our recent Summer holiday. I've used lots of goodies from Paper House Productions, specifically items from the ColorWays collection and Cork'd collection.
I've used the ColorWays Sapphire paper pack, there are some amazing patterns in this range. I layered a number of different patterned paper sheets under and around my photos.
I added a sun and camera cork sticker from the Picture Perfect cork stickers packet.
I've used the Be Happy rub-on transfers and Explore Puffy stickers for my title. I love using a combination of products, fonts and colours for my title.
I printed out my journalling and cut into strips then attached across my page for an interesting effect.
Finally I added a paper strip, tag, puffy sticker and wood veneer in the bottom right corner to balance the page.

I print all my photos on my Epson XP-600 

Thanks so much for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Project Life Week 12 - With Scrappy Canary!

Today I'm showing you Week 12 for my "Schultz Family 2015" Project Life Album.

I've used lots of goodies from Scrappy Canary, including the March Pocket Life Kit - Whimsy, as well as leftover embellishments from previous kits and shop items. 
Here is a close up of the LHS. This week Rachael and I went to the Kylie concert and I did some baking.
I made up my own Week 12 card using MS Word to highlight the weekly activities.
These hearts are wood veneer from Pinkfresh studio that I painted to coordinate with the paper I used and the pink in the Kylie photos.
Here is a close up of the RHS. This page covers our family day at a local show.
I've included lots of cute embellishments and word stickers.
I entered some scrapbooking pages in the show, woohoo!
I print all my photos on my Epson XP-600 and I've used a SMASH* pen for journalling.

When you are shopping at the Scrappy Canary online store remember to use the code "KARYN10" to get 10% off your purchases!!!  
Thanks so much for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

Monday, May 4, 2015

Project Life Week 13 - With Scrappy Canary!

Today I'm showing you Week 13 for my "Schultz Family 2015" Project Life Album.

I've used lots of goodies from Scrappy Canary, including the last pieces from my March Pocket Life Kit - Whimsy, as well as leftover embellishments from previous kits and shop items. I made my own flair using the Pinkfresh Studio paper collection pack. 
As soon as my PL kit arrived I printed out photos for weeks 11, 12 and 13 and laid them out on the page protectors. Then I took all the cards from the kit and spread them across the pages. I had just enough cards for the 3 weeks. 

Here is a close up of the LHS.
I love the 6x4 watercolour cards in the kit, I ended up using 3 this week! And you can never have too many feathers or chevrons can you :)
The word stickers are perfect embellishments, and I loved that there were different colours!
Here is a close up of the RHS.
This week Rachael and I went to see Insurgent at the movies - perfect embellishments for this card!
There are some fun wooden word strips in the kit - perfect on this card with some feathers!
I print all my photos on my Epson XP-600

 When you are shopping at the Scrappy Canary online store remember to use the code "KARYN10" to get 10% off your purchases!!!  
Thanks so much for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

Saturday, May 2, 2015

Scrappy Canary NSD Cybercrop!

Today is National Scrapbook Day and to celebrate Scrappy Canary is having a cybercrop (see here). There are challenges, games and prizes ... Woohoo!!! 

My Challenge is to create a scrapbook page where you have made your own background using paints, gelatos mists, sprays etc.

I've had fun creating a gorgeous page featuring Jessica when she first went in a ski-boat and knee-boarding. I've also made a video. This is my first video so please be nice :)

 
I've used lots of goodies from the Scrappy Canary store, mainly the March Scrapbook Kit - Playful (sold out).
I made the background using paints, gelatos and stencils. I then cut rectangles of the different patterned paper for underneath my photos. This diecut photo frame was a perfect embellishment. I made my own flair using the patterned paper in the kit. 
I used a label from the PL kit and the flair and wooden button are simple yet stylish embellishments. 
I just love these gold alphas - very on trend :) 
I print all my photos on my Epson XP-600

 When you are shopping at the Scrappy Canary online store remember to use the code "KARYN10" to get 10% off your purchases!!!  
Thanks so much for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

Friday, May 1, 2015

Her Happiness - Scrap The Girls!

The May challenge at Scrap The Girls is a sketch challenge.
I'm really starting to enjoy sketch challenges - they force you out of your comfort zone. I just loved this sketch - lots of layers!!

I decided to use this photo of Rachael at the piano. She loves playing the Piano and is currently studying for her 5th grade exam :) 
To go with the piano theme I chose to only use patterned paper with different black and white patterns. I added some colour to the background using my watercolour paints and other pops of colour with some paper flowers.
The yellow flower coordinated with the shorts Rachael was wearing in the photo. 
For the Scrap The Girls May challenge we have one super grand prize!! We have teamed up the awesome Scrapbooking Memories Magazine who are donating a Fancy Pants Designs Flutter Kit valued at $100, Yayy!!! Thankyou so much Vanessa and the team at SM

See all the information, more amazing inspiration, and the rules on the Scrap The Girls Blog!
Happy Scrapping! 

Crafty Hugs xx 
Karyn