Currently Me!

Todays share is a scrapbook page I had published in Vol 17 No 10 of Scrapbooking Memories Magazine. The theme was "no kids allowed". 

Last year I made weekly SMASH*book pages using these "Currently Me" digi cards from Rukristin. It is a great way to capture and compare your interests and activities over a period of time.

This was a page about Me for May 2014 :)

After deciding on the basic layout of the page I made my own background. I gesso'd the page first and then added some stencils (by TCW). then I used used yellow, orange and red watercolour paints. Then I added lots of stamping (KaiserCraft and Prima).

I added a flair and some flower and resin embellishments from D-lish Scraps, as well as die-cuts and stickers from October Afternoon.

I used a variety of wood veneer from Freckled Fawn, Pinkfresh Studio and Studio Calico.

I painted this wooden word then added some glossy accents to make it shine. 

Thanks so much for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

She Loves To Shop!

Todays share is a scrapbook page I was commissioned to do for Scrapbooking Memories Magazine (Vol 17 No 10). I was challenged to "create a layout without using more than 1 piece from a collection".

I also gave a few ideas for this challenge:
- Try using a monochromatic colour scheme - you could even sort your papers into colour groups for storage
-add neutral coloured papers to break up the colour, eg black and white patterns or cream and brown
-add wooden, gold or silver embellishments to make the monochromatic page pop.

Here is my page. I've used one of my favourite colour combinations, and used a fun photo of Rachael shopping (what teenage girl doesn't like to shop!!!).

I've used a range of patterned papers from American Crafts, Dear Lizzy, Amy Tangerine, KaiserCraft and Studio Calico. I've also used a gorgeous "lush lollipop embellishment" from Charms creations. 

Other items I have used include : paper flowere, chevron bag and journal it tag from D-lish Scraps; wood veneer, wooden button, puffy word sticker and paper doilies from Freckled Fawn; flair from A Piece Of Cake Designs; wood veneer and a tag from Studio Calico; a silver paperclip from Stampin' Up!; and cotton thread from my stash.

Lastly I added my title using alphas from Jillibean Soup, and added the date using a Pebbles roller date stamp.

Thanks so much for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn

Beautiful!

Todays share is a scrapbook page I had published in the Scrapbooking Memories magazine. It was in Vol 17 No 8 in the "Trend Spotting" section featuring Cursive Script. 

I've used a black and white photo of my daughters year 7 graduation along with teal and white embellishments on a black background.

Once I had decided on my photo placement I added some large white paint splats using a very wet sponge dauber.

I've made my title using coloured wire from D-lish Scraps. I like to write out my title on paper first then you can easily bend the wire following the shape of your writing.

I cut my photo to fit in the Prima resin frame (I love these frames!). Then I added lots of flowers, pvc doilie, journalling tab and sequins from D-lish Scraps.

Thanks for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx

Karyn

Hi Sunshine!

Todays share is a scrapbook page I had published in the Scrapbooking Memories magazine. It was in Vol 17 No 5 in the "Fabric" gallery where I've used a denim pocket cut from an old pair of my daughters jeans.

The photos are of my family doing silly selfies - it is always such a chore to get everyone to pose! 

The patterned papers, diecuts and flair are all from American Crafts. I've cut strips of the papers and added them underneath my photos. I've used some stamps from Kellie Stamps on some shipping tags and placed in the pocket. Then I've attached some mini pegs that I've coloured with glitter glue.

I've then used lots of amazing and fun embellishments from D-lish Scraps: paper flowers, crocheted flower, polka dot buttons, and journal spots. I've also used Studio Calico wood veneer and chevron cork. Lastly I've added the date using a Pebbles roller date stamp. 

Thanks for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx

Happiness is Chocolate Fondue!

Todays share is a scrapbook page I had published in the Scrapbooking Memories magazine. It was in Vol 17 No 4 in the "Posivity" gallery.

The photos are of my daughter Rachael enjoying a yummy Chocolate Fondue at Bracegirdles Glenelg! We love chocolate!!

I started with some patterned paper from the Studio Calico Printshop collection -this is one of my favourite collections. I've watercoloured across the paper (hard to see), added paint splatters, then I used a range of stamps from Prima and Bo Bunny and a dark grey ink pad.

I loved the background as it was and didnt want to cover it up so I used my "no paper" scrapbooking style and added just a few embellishments to highlight the photo and background.

I've used lots of amazing and fun embellishments from D-lish Scraps: orange bitty blooms, yellow Forget Me Nots, orange coloured wire, orange and yellow polkadot buttons, apricot Hand dyed muslin, orange Hand-Dyed Seam Binding, a Ticket Tab, paper tags and tabs.  

Lastly I've added word stamps from Kellie Stamps under the photos, a date using a Pebbles roller date stamp, and a title using KaiserCraft alphas. 

Thanks so much for stopping by 
Crafty Hugs xx

We R Family!

Todays share is a scrapbook page and card I had published in the Scrapbooking Memories magazine. It was in Vol 17 No 3 in the "Free paper project ideas" where I showcased 7 Dots Studio paper and scrapabet. 

For both the scrapbook page and the card I created a background on kraft cardstock using a Studio Calico stencil and a range of Prima and KaiserCraft stamps - I love the grunge look it gives! I also splattered some black Dylusions inks across the pages.

Then I added some strips of the 7 Dot Studio paper under the photo and fussy cut some alphas from the scrapabet to make the title. I added a text stamp from Kellie Stamps under the photo. 

To embellish I've added some D-lish Scraps goodies - paper flowers, resin flowers, and flair; as well as Studio Calico wood veneers; Freckled Fawn wood veneers; American Crafts button; and a Pebbles roller date stamp.  

I've used a similar design for the card - adding some twine for a more masculine look.

Thanks for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx

All By Myself!

Todays share is another page I had published in the Scrapbooking Memories magazine!!! It was in Vol 17 No 3 (their facebook page is here) in the "Things they say" gallery. 

The photo was taken when my youngest daughter Jessica was learning to roller skate. Although she fell over many times she would get straight back up "all by myself" lol!!

I've created this background by first covering a white cardstock sheet with white gesso. Then I painted on some bright pink Dylusions ink. After deciding on the photo placement I painted my title using a small paintbrush and some black gouache paint. Although I'm not particularly fond of my handwriting I still like to highlight it on my page - it all adds to the character :)

I've added some handwritten journalling with a black SMASH* pen then underlined it.

I've added lots of amazing and fun embellishments from D-lish Scraps - paper flowers, crochet flower, journal spot, paper tags, resin flowers, pvc doilie; as well as Pinkfresh Studio wood veneers; Freckled Fawn wood veneers; Amy Tangerine flair; Jillibean Soup alpha stickers; and a Pebbles roller date stamp. 

Thanks for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx

3 Generations!

I'm so excited!!! Recently I had my first pages published in a magazine!!! yay!!! it was in Scrapbooking Memories Vol 17 No 1 (their facebook page is here). I also had a second page published - see here.

Although I have been on a number of DT over the years I had never considered publishing in magazines. I would recommend you all try if you are interested. You may not get in first time and you may only have 1 out of 2 or 3 (or more) accepted but the magazine publishes lots of different styles so "give it a go".

I've created this background using some Core'dinations cardstock (by Stampin' Up!) that I randomly sanded to give a distressed/aged look.

I printed my photo in black and white to keep with the vintage look. I layered some patterned papers (Stampin' Up!) and a tag under my photo then I added lots of amazing and fun embellishments from D-lish Scraps - including white, cream and brown Forget Me Nots, brown Cherry Blossoms, brown Cosmos Daisies, brown and cream Lilly's, small and large Metal flligree leaves, and Metal 6 petal filigree flower. 

I used some Amy Tangerine fabric thickers for my title. 

I've also used a shipping tag, paper doilie, white muslin and flat backed pearl from my stash. 

Thanks so much for stopping by

Crafty Hugs xx

Happiness Is This!

Things have been crazy busy here lately with school holidays, then School went back, I've been doing business paperwork, and I've been catching up on my Christmas SMASH*ing and scrapbooking - which is finished now, and I cant wait to show you ... soon. I've been trying to write this post for 2 days now and I cant seem to get it finished!

But back to this current project, I really enjoyed finding a non-Christmas photo and trying out some different mixed media techniques on a scrapbook page. I have been inspired by a number of amazing online Scrapbookers - one of which is the talented Christin. I love the pretty backgrounds she creates, the way she layers lots of patterned papers, and the white space on her pages.

To make the background for this page I started by painting Gesso over my entire page and letting it dry. I then sprayed some green Dylusions over a large section of my page and in the bottom corner then tipped the page so the spray would drip/run. Once this was dry I randomly added a few sprays of yellow Dylusions then tipped my page so the spray would run also. I then added some spats of red and pink Dylusions randomly across the page. Once this was completely dry I sponged over a stencil with a grey inkpad in a few places. Then I stamped a few background stamps randomly.

Next it was time to layer some papers. I delved into my paper stash and chose some October Afternoon Sidewalks papers - I love the colours and patterns on these papers! I also added some paper doilies.

The next fun part was to add lots of yummy D-lish Scraps embellishments. I wrote my journalling on a chevron Journal Spot and clustered a yellow fancy edge pick 'n' place bow, a yellow Crocheted Mini Bloom and a white Forget Me Not. I added an adorable wooden deer button near the photo and for my title I used a Heidi Swapp word sticker and some alphas from my stash.

In the bottom corner of the page I added a micros feathers (sprayed with blue Colorshine), a white Forget Me Not, a blue Cherry Blossom, a yellow polkadot button, and a green resin mini daisy. I also added a coloured doily from my stash and I used a Pebbles roller date stamp.

Near the photo I clusterer a large seagreen Old Fashioned Rose, green polkadot button, cream Cosmos Daisies, blue Lillies, a blue Resin Flower, and another micros feathers (sprayed with blue Colorshine).

Lastly I added a yellow Forget me nots  and a  white bitty blooms at the top.

Thanks so much for stopping by
Crafty Hugs xx

Never Lose Your Sparkle!

As we were putting up our Christmas tree this year I took some photos of the girls. They are not always cooperative when I get my camera out and often like to do their own thing while I try and pose them - this photo is so typical of my eldest, isn't she gorgeous though!

I've mainly used the December '13 full tart kit from Lime Tart for this layout. I started by using a star mask and some white dylusions ink spray on a kraft cardstock background. I also added some splatters of the white across the page.

Then I clustered a number of layers of the patterned papers, and one of the red tags, under my photo. I used some star punches and a scallop border punch to cut some shapes that I added across the page. I also added some of the sticker labels and alphas. The resin flowers and enamel dots provide additional colour and dimension to the layout.

I also added some twine, stamped words, and clear label writer words from my stash. 

In addition to the Dec'13 Full Tart kit from the Lime Tart store I've used Stampin' Up! kraft cardstock, star and scallop edge punches; D-lish Scraps Motex tape writer and clear tape; Kellie Stamps "I love this girl" from the Best Friends stamp set; and red and brown twine from my stash. 

This scrapbook page has been published in the Scrapbooking Memories magazine. It was in Vol 17 No 6 in the "Christmas" gallery.

Thanks so much for stopping by
Crafty Hugs xx

All About The Selfie!

Polaroid style photos are all the rage at the moment. I love the smaller size, the white border and the white space at the bottom to add some journaling. Instant cameras like the Fuji Instax are also hugely popular for people that do SMASH*ing and Project Life. I really didn't want to buy another camera so I came up with my own way to get the Polaroid look! It seems obvious once you know how but I have many queries all the time so I thought I would share here.

I import the photos into a Word document then I resize them and leave white space around each photo. For my SMASH*books I usually resize the photos to 6x8cm. The photo on this layout is 8x11cm. I fill an A4 page with photos (I usually get 8 on a page) then I print them out on my Epson XP-600. Finally I trim into the polaroid look you see leaving a 5mm border around the top and sides and a 15mm border at the bottom.

Today I would like to show you another scrapbook layout I created using the gorgeous Nov '12 Half Tart kit from Lime Tart. The papers are so pretty!!

I just love this photo of my eldest daughter, I have used it on a previous SMASH* page and had to use it again for my Scrapbooking. 

For my background paper I've used another of the Glitz Design Cashmere Dame collection papers that was included in the kit. I splattered some blue paint across the page then matted and layered a heap of the patterned papers behind the photo. 

I added to the existing bunting on the background paper by hand cutting some blue banner elements from the cardstock in the kit.

I made my own rolled rose flowers using some circle punches and a scallop circle punch.

I used the alphas in the kit for the title. I completed the page by adding some wood veneers, rhinestones, sequins, diecut leaves, a row of pearls and flair from my stash.

In addition to the kit I've used a wood veneer from Freckled Fawn, Prima and Studio Calico; Flair from A Piece of Cake Designs; Stampin' Up! punches; KaiserCraft rhinestones; and sequins, chevron bag, & shipping tag from my stash.

Thanks so much for stopping by
Crafty Hugs xx
Karyn