Monday 30 April 2018

Scrap the boys - April Challenge - Lets go Geo

Hi Mums' of sons, Nan's of grandsons, Sisters of Brothers and Wives of men...

I have a layout that I wanted to share and I must say I combined two mood board themes.. I used the colours from the dusty Attic challenge (sadly I hadn't received my chippes yet) and the Geo theme at Scrap the boys. Here is the challenge and my take on it! 

April Challenge - ends April 30

What I love the most about this one is how I managed to get the chipboard to marry up with my screen door... This was my sons first day of High School!





Here are a few step by steps so you can see how I managed to pull it all together!

I primed the background and put down some mesh tape. I used 7 Dots Studio.

I added some modelling paste through my stencil.. Circuits (TCW), Sprayed with my Ranger Faded Denim and Lindys flat Fabio Summer Lovin' Sun.

Used some dry brushing with White Gesso to make the texture pop and stamped and splattered

I then assembled my Chipboards and created my focal point highlighted with some Vintage Silk Waxes and a bit of black distress ink (as I knew that there was no more wet work on the layout). I embossed my crazy arrows, hash tags, date, flags and assembled. Too easy!!

 Join in with the challenge on Scrap the boys!



Sunday 29 April 2018

Dusty Attic April 2018



Hi There...

Wanted to show you what I have created for the April Mood Board challenge for Dusty Attic! After receiving my new chip boards I was ready to let loose.

Here is a picture of my Mum and Dad shortly after they got married. My Dad isn't much older than my son and my Mum has such a proud look on her face. It just makes me smile.






I primed the background with clear Gesso and added some Faded Denim spray and Lindy's Summer Lovin' Sun Flat Fabio to create the background. I used a Dusty Attic Stencil from a Farrel Tailor kit to create the texture with Modelling Paste.








Then I added with my finger a rub of distress crayons in Faded Denim and Fossilised Amber to add some depth to the Stenciled design and a touch of black to fade it back into the background.









I embossed my Dusty Attic chipboard with Cest la vie Cerise, Bonjour Butter, Silver Moon Sapphire and some dark blue I had lying around in my stash



From Prima, a bit of bling, Art Pebbles and Flowers.


Sequins, Prills and some resin balloons... a metal charm and my favourite Cuts 2 Luv badge and we were set.



Check out my chippies in the Dusty Attic store by following the links below.



     Honeycomb small Mystic FlourishFlutterbies #3  Leaves

Wednesday 18 April 2018

18th April #141 - Creative Moments Design Team

Flowers... Is there anything sweeter?
Flowers are the cornerstone to any project, what do you think?
This challenge theme is to use two or more flowers.. 
I'll show you my Bloom if you show me yours..

Follow the link at the bottom and join in... Don't forget to check out the awesome range of stamps available at My Stitch Back in Twine. I used Dragonflies
Till next time... Smell the flowers!


Sunday 15 April 2018

Scrap the boys - Card Makers DT - April 2018

Welcome to the second round of Scrap the boys - Cards!!
This time we have a sketch and a colour challenge.. 
Black and White + 1 Colour... Hmm!
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Sounds easy,  right? Well... what a challenge for this mixed media girl! I like colours and layers and contrasts and compliments all in the mix... So I really did move out of my comfort zone with this one and am thankful for the push.
Check out my creation ...

Wednesday 4 April 2018

4th April #140 - Creative Moments Design Team


Hip Hip Hooray... Its No Housework Day!! You wont find any arguments from me... I'll be off to complete my challenge with Creative Moments Challenge Blog?

This challenge theme is to take some time out just for you.. Challengers, how do you recharge?
I always get back to nature for an energy boost... How about you?

 With Pumpkins 


For this one I used Paper from Kaisercraft, Tropicals water colour set by Prima, Flowers from Little Birdie and 49th & Market, Bo Bunny Glitter paste in Sea foam and Sequins, Lindy's - Sweet Violet Purple Teal, Shaded Lilac Distress stain and Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Key Lime Pie and Opal Magic Wax in Vintage Silk.

Follow the link at the bottom and join in... 
Make sure you check out the awesome range of stamps available at Paper Nest Dolls
Till next time... RELAX!
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