Teaming up with Let's Get Sketchy with a Video & a Giveaway!!!

Happy Monday Everyone!

This month the Design Team over at Noel Mignon have been invited to play along with the Lets Get Sketchy Sketch

Here is the sketch

and here is a process video & the layout of what I created!

Lets Get Sketchy has a wonderful Design Team, and if you head over to the Lets Get Sketchy Blog you can see their take on this sketch!

And guess what?!!! Noel Mignon is sponsoring this months challenge, and do you know what that means? She is generously donating one of her kits as a prize to the winner of this months challenge! 

To play along, head over to Lets Get Sketchy and use the sketch to create you layout, then link it up over on the sidebar! 

Remember you can't win a gorgeous Noel Mignon Kit if you don't play along!

And if you like NOEL'S kits, she just posted openings for subscribers for the July - December 2016 Kits so rush over there before her subscriptions fill up!

Birthday Shopping & a Scrapbook Process Video

Today I have another layout & process video to share with you.

I created this layout using the scrapbook kit I created using my stash. You can see that video HERE

And here is the layout

I added lots of bits & bobs. I stamped, then heat embossed in Zing Lavender Embossing Powder.

 I managed to use up another Sassafras Lass Flower Sticker! I used some older Heidi Swapp Colour Resist Alpha's and misted them with Mr. Hueys in My Little Pony

 I used gelatos on my background in Passion Fruit, Margarita Mix & Lemon. Then I splattered Mr. Hueys is Punky Brewster

This turned out to be one of my favourite layouts ever! 

Happy 41st B-Day & a Process Video

Today I have a new layout & process video to share with you!

I created this layout using the scrapbook kit I created using my stash. You can see that video HERE

And here is the layout 

I used up the scrap paper that I punch the gold circles from on the previous layout

I finally used my Lavender Zing Embossing Powder! (I have only had it probably 4 years and it sat unopened!)

I added stitching and loose thread for some added texture

I had fun working on this layout! All kinds of little bits & pieces scattered, a bit of a mixed media background, and some fun pattern papers = a happy scrapper!

Pretty Flowers & A Process Video

Today I have a new layout & process video to share with you !

I created the layout using the Scrapbook Kit I made using my stash. You can see the kit in the video HERE

And here is the layout

I had so much fun making this layout! From doing a bit of a mixed media background, to adding Stickles and Sequins...

I was determined to use those cute Sassafrass button flowers. I have several packs still sitting in my stash.

In the end, I love how this layout turned out, mixing all kinds of older products together, and incorporating some of my newer techniques like stitching, and some mixed media on the background.

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope I have inspired you to created something using up products you have had sitting around.

Summer Fun Mixed Media Scrapbook Layout & a Process Video

Happy Wednesday!

So last summer, I was creating a layout for the Noel Mignon Design Team, and thought I'd try my had at making a process video. I had no clue what I was doing. I made this with the hubbys GoPro, hence why the sides of the video are curved a bit. I had no idea how to edit it, so there it sat. Well finally last night, I figured it out, and here it is!

Thanks for checking it out, and if you like what you saw in the video, give it a thumbs up! And if you would like to see more video please subscribe!

Little Boys

So this year, I am trying to use up some of my older stash of collections and embellishments that I have been hoarding.

For this layout I grabbed my Studio Calico Home Front and Countryside papers. 

The flair is from an older Studio Calico collection - Darling Dear. I also added a doily from my stash as an extra layer.

 I used my October Afternoon Catch Phrase roller stamp with some SC Doc Brown ink, and did the stamp/repeat technique. 

The black & white floral washi, "today" tag and thickers were from older SC kits that I had broke apart.  I used my Heidi Swapp Color Shine in Bronze and added splatters.

Thanks for stopping by! 

Celebrate!

Here is my 4th and final layout that I created using the All About Me DCWV Paper Stack. You can read more about why I chose to use this, and my other 3 layouts HERE & HERE & HERE 

I kept this layout pretty simple. I loved the glittery sun & clouds of this paper. 

I fussy cut the cupcake and the banner from another sheet of paper from this pad. I adhered them down with my hot glue gun.

I used my Heidi Swapp Gold Color Shine and added some larger drops to the background.

I sprinkled some sequins and enamel dots over the layout.

 I used several Maggie Holmes chipboard pieces  and an older October Afternoon tab to embellish with.

This layout came together really quick.

Thanks for stopping by and following my little journey using a paper pad that I thought was not my style, and was going to donate. I am so glad that I challenged myself to create with it, because in the end, I surprised myself and created some of my favourite layouts ever!

I hope I have inspired you to create something today!

Also, don't forget, I now have a YouTube channel, that will be showing you process videos, unboxing kits, haul videos and more! I'd love for you to subscribe, and you can find it HERE

Also if you have a YouTube channel, leave me a link in the comments so I can check it out!

Little Moments

Here is layout 3 that I created using this DCWV Paper Stack. You can read more about why I chose to use this, and my other 2 layouts HERE & HERE

 I love the colours of the plaid paper. I put some gesso on the background page then I used some Mister Hueys Mist in Taxi and a large household paintbrush, then lightly brushed broad strokes over the gesso.

Next I layered some messy thread on the page for some texture, then I fussy cut the frames from another sheet in the DCWV Paper Stack. I added some photos and tissue paper behind them, and then adhered it all down with my hot glue gun.

I used my sewing machine and stitched a strip of paper down the left hand side. For the embellishments I used some older October Afternoon and Maggie Holmes. Last, I scattered sequins across the page and adhered them with Glossy Accents.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope that I have inspired you to create something today!

At The Bus Stop

Today I am going to share with you layout 2 of 4 that I created with this DCWV paper stack. You can read more about why I am using this paper in yesterdays blog post.

 Here is what I created

 I added gesso to the background, then smooshed some mist on with some plastic packaging. I also added some splatters

 I added lots of messy thread for texture, then I stitched my title down.

 I fussy cut then layered the clouds with some thread and hot glue. I also painted around them with some grey watercolour paint to give some depth.

 I did lots of fussy cutting and layering

I then added a fun flair that my friend Toni From from The Inspired Planner made!

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you were inspired to get messy today!

Playing Legos With Papa

So, I have had this paper pad lying around my scraproom for years.  It was given to me as a gift. I had never even touched it. I will be honest, just looking at it, I was not interested. I didn't think it was my "style". Well, guess what? I challenged myself to at least create 1 layout with this pad before I purged it. I didn't create just 1 layout, I created 4!!! 

Today I am going to share with you the 1st of the 4 layouts!

I added some gesso to the background, and then smooshed some blue and yellow mists with a piece of plastic packaging

 I added some stamping and I also fussy cut out the banner and hot glued it to my page

 I also added lots of enamel dots & sequins

 I fussy cut the dinosaurs out, placed some messy thread behind them and then hot glued them down.

I worked with several different alpha stickers to create a fun title.

I am so glad I challenged myself to create a layout with this paper pad because it turned out to be one of my favourite layouts ever!