4 Years On With Imaginarium Designs...

I have spent four AMAZING years with Imaginarium Designs. I love this team with all my heart, but it is now time for me to move on. Life has called, and it has other plans for me at the moment. So I will share my last two Imaginarium Design projects with you, and several other projects that I have created over the years during my time with Imaginarium Designs.  

DREAMCATCHER My very last project with Imaginarium Designs. Not an easy project, but the final product was completely worth the effort. This now proudly hangs in my youngest daughter's room. 

PRECIOUS BABY FRAME

My second last project with Imaginarium Designs. This item is actually for sale in my Etsy store if anyone is interested (link at the top of my blog). 

 KNOWING YOU CANVAS

My second ever canvas. I created this back in 2013, and it is still one of my favourite creations. This also hangs proudly in my eldest daughter's room. 

BELIEVE WALL PLAQUE

Another of my favourite projects. I just love all the details and butterflies. 

DREAMS CANVAS

My second favourite canvas - I created this for a charity auction back in 2014. I have no idea who purchased it, or where it now hangs, but I sure do hope it brings smiles to someone's face.

MAGIC LAYOUT

Layouts have always been my "thing". I was a late bloomer when it came to off the page projects and canvases. This is still one of my favourites. Created back in 2012. 

PRETTY KITTY LAYOUT Over the years, I have learnt not to be scared, and to scrap in different styles. Here's one of my more grungy attempts. Created in 2014.

 TOTALLY ADORE LAYOUT

How time flies, lol! I think I created this back in 2014 at the E2C Retreat. I can remember wanting to experiment with layers and washi tape. 

GIRLY GIRL LAYOUT Still one of my absolute favourite layouts. I just fell in love with the colours.  Created back in 2012. 
And so an era comes to an end.  But I cannot wait to see what life holds for me on the other side of the door that has opened. :)
Happy crafting!!! xxx

No Greater Love...

Taking a few moments to share another layout from Imaginarium Designs. I created this layout for my November project, and you can find more photos and details on the Imaginarium Designs blog. Here. 

 "NO GREATER LOVE..."

I had a wonderful time creating this layout, playing with different coloured Inka-Gold's. The texture and shimmer is just amazing.  

For my background, I used a mixture of different spray mists (Tattered Angels Glimmermist and Heidi Swapp Colour Shine). It's amazing what happens when you spray those mists with a little water. 

Thanks for stopping by. Hope you are having a wonderful day. Cheers and hugs, xxx

Odd One Out...

Time for another share. :) This layout is from October, 

and was created for Imaginarium Designs' October Theme - For The Boys. 

"ODD ONE OUT"

Since I don't have "boys", I went with the next best thing - my rabbit, Mr Lamington. :)

Isn't he a cutie!!! 

I've used some of the new release chipboard designs, and teamed it with lots of oranges, golds, and blues. And finished off with lots of stars and Swiss crosses.  

Thanks for stopping by. :) I hope your weekend is as awesome as mine.
Cheers and hugs, xxx

Playing Catch-Up...

I am so far behind on my blogging and sharing, and to make matters worse, Christmas is just around the corner, and then it will be the start of a new year. I don't think I'm ready, lol!

So, before I lose this year all together, let's play catch-up on a few blog posts. Today's post is a share from October. I created two projects for my Imaginarium Designs October post. For more photos, and details on how I created these projects, please visit the Imaginarium Designs blog, right here. 

LOVE LIFE MINI CANVAS

I'm becoming addicted to mini-canvases. These are so easy to make, and they make a beautiful statement with colour and texture. 

Lots of chipboard, metals, glitter and sparkles. 

JUST FOR YOU CARD

A quick and simple card. Elegant and feminine, and perfect to give to a friend. 

Thanks for stopping by and joining me.  I hope you have had an awesome weekend  (I did - it was my birthday and we went to the Bird In Hand winery for lunch!!!). 
Cheers and hugs, xxx

Kraft Plus May Guest Designer...

This month, Imaginarium Designs are one of the proud sponsors for the Kraft + challenge blog. So, a couple of the ID designers (me included) have joined forces with Kraft+ as guest designers for the May challenge. 

If you would like to play, and join in the fun, just check out the Kraft+ blog for all the details.

"I SMILE BECAUSE OF YOU"

I loved the colours, textures and details of the May challenge. While they are not colours that I would traditionally choose for myself, I still found them beautiful to work with. I think orange might be my new favourite colour.

Can you see that? I did sequins! :) Yeah, I have orange sequins, and I'm in love with them. 

And beads. Yes, I used those too. :) Sooooo much fun.

And I got to play with my Pan Pastels to create my background. And I threw in some wire, flowers, and sparkles, just for fun. :)

Here's the gorgeous mood board that I used for my inspiration. So, are you going to give it a shot?
Thanks for stopping by today. Cheers and hugs, xxx

Couture Creations "Pansies For Thoughts" Card...

Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know I keep saying I can't make cards. I still feel that way most times, but sometimes I get lucky, and it all comes together nicely. 

This is one of those times, lol!

Today, I am sharing my "Pansies For Thoughts" card, a DT creation for Couture Creations. 

If you would like to make this card, you can find the full instructions and product list on the Couture Creations blog. There are lots of photos to help explain the process. 

And yes, that is Imaginarium Designs chipboard you can see on my card. :) 

I love that their products work so well with Couture Creations products.

I hope you like my first attempt at a die cut easel card (it was easier than I thought, lol!). Cheers and big hugs, xxx

Imaginarium Designs May Project...

Where is the time going? I can't believe it is May already. 

One more month, and we are half-way through the year. Eeeek!!!

Today, I am sharing a quick and simple layout the I did as my Imaginarium Designs May project. All the details and product list can be found on the Imaginarium Designs blog. 

"S IS FOR SISTER MY FOREVER FRIEND"

I just love this photo of my girls showing their usual sisterly love. How could I not scrap it, lol!!! 

If you would like to know how I created the swirl effect on my title, just check out the ID Blog.

Thanks for stopping by! Big hugs and cheers, xxx

Imaginarium Design's April Theme...

This month, our Imaginarium Designs April them is "White With Sand". For the entire month, our design team have been playing along with the April Challenge over at White With 1. To check out all the Design team creations, just visit the Imaginarium Designs blog.

"ADORE & LOVE"

Here's my take on the challenge. I've always loved the challenges over at WW1. There is something about a pure white layout, with just a dash of colour. 

I know these chipboard pieces look cream, but in reality, they are more white. :) The glossy accents just messed with the colour a little. 

I've added splashes of glitter, on the flower petals, and random groups of pearls all over the page. 

Here, you can see that I have used a mask and texture paste all over my background. Once dry, I placed the mask back over, and coloured some sections with sand coloured ink. 
Thanks for stopping by! If you want to join in the challenge, you better hurry - tomorrow is the last day. :)
Cheers and hugs, xxx

A Moment In Time with Couture Creations...

Have I mentioned how much I am loving being part of the Couture Creations team? As you may know, I love creating feminine, pretty, sweet things, and all the Couture Creations products are right up my alley. And the papers? Oh my, I'm in fussy cutting heaven. :)

"MOMENT IN TIME"

Moment In Time is my second April project for Couture Creations, and you can find step-by-step instructions on how to recreate this layout on the Couture Creations blog. 

I'm in love with those flourish dies. They are so delicate and pretty. You will definitely be seeing a lot more of those in future works, lol! 

Yes, I have included my mandatory bling. Did you know Couture Creations has a HUGE supply of rhinestones and pearls in all shapes and sizes? You guessed right - I am one happy scrapper! :)

And even better, is that Couture Creations and Imaginarium Designs are "partner" companies, so I can still use all my favourite chipboard pieces at the same time. Bonus!!!
Thanks for stopping by today, and I hope you have a fabulous week. 
Cheers and big hugs, xxx

Mix and Match Layout Tutorial...

Hello everyone!!! I'm sharing my April Imaginarium Designs project with you today. And as a bonus, I've done a step-by-step tutorial on the Imaginarium Designs blog, to show you how you can create this wonderful layout for yourself. 

This project was all about colour, fun, and experimenting. Sometimes we all get so tied up with deadlines, that we forget to create for fun. :)

Gold has been the big trending "colour" of choice in recent months,  with so many companies producing gold accents and products. So, I decided to make the most of it, and add a little shimmer, shine and sparkle to my layout. 

I love, love, love crackle mediums. They produce such a beautiful texture and visual imagery.

Thank-you so much for stopping by and joining me today.  Don't forget, if you'd like to create this layout for yourself, just visit the Imaginarium Designs blog for full details. If you do decide to create this layout, I'd love to see your masterpieces. Just leave a link here on this blog post, and I'll come and share some love with you.  Hope you are all having a wonderful week. Cheers and hugs, xxx:)