"Fantastic 12"- Kraft Plus September 2017 Challenge

September!
Yikes!
The Kraft Plus challenge will have you buzzing.    I added some yellow ink to some Faber Castell Whipped Spackle,
Which gave my lines some awesome texture.  

I altered some cork numbers, from Crate Paper.

 

Added some black paint to the honeycomb looking chipboard from Scrapmatts.



Added my journaling.

   Hope you find some inspiration and make like a bee,
Getting busy and creating something.  

 

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Jot Magazine Issue 13 - "Scooterin'"

Love that the new issue of Jot Magazine
Has a section on chipboard.  

 

I pulled out some trusty Scrapmatts to add to my page.
It's perfect.

 

 

I found another perfect addition
A flair from Evalicious

 

 

My story ties it all together

 

 

Along with one of my favourite photos.

 

  Make sure you read issue 13 of Jot
Lots of inspiring creations and words.    

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Guesting For Ronda Palazzari

I was quite honoured to be asked to create something for my gorgeous friend Ronda

I used a couple of stencils from her range at The Crafter’s Workshop 

I created these two cards (the lower one using a Scrapmatts coffee pot)

And a layout.

You can read how I made them HERE

I really love stencils and love being able to use them in different ways.

Hope something inspires you to create.

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As ALSO Seen in Scrapbooking Memories Magazine Vol 15 No 11

Second page from the July 2013 Publication
My page ”Snow Happy”

Lots of layers

And different textures on this page.

A little stamping and embossing.

Some washi tape.

Altering chipboard with nail polish.

She wasn’t too sure about the snow to start with.
But once she threw a snowball or two…
She was happy!

Material List:
Pattern Paper: Prima, Crate, Echo Park, Ki Memories, Alphas: American Crafts,
Stamp: Cocoa Daisy Kits, Tags: Chic Tags, Chipboard: Scrapmatts, Stickers: Echo Park,
Wood Veneer Shapes: Sodalicious, Washi Tape: D-Lish Scraps, Falir: Evalicious,
Pearls: Kaiser Crafts, Adhesive: X-Press It Clear Gel Glue and X-Press It Double Sided Tape,
Other: Embossing ink, Embossing powder, date stamp and nail polish

 

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I'll Be On The Road Writing Memories

My Scrapmatts creations for October

Were quick ones

Because school holidays took up the first two weeks

But that also meant there was time for enjoying the sunshine

As well as thinking about the months ahead
And what they hold

What is/was October like for you?

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Changes In The Seasons It's Just What's Required

The new One Little Word is Want
It led me to share this story

It’s a story that would ordinarily be lost as life moves along

but now it’s captured

Because I felt it was a moment that held more than just a purchase at the shops

It held a moment that a mother of a teenager will hold close to her heart forever

And that moment is priceless

And if I could really capture it…
I’d bottle it up
And spread it on my toast everyday
So I could savour the happiness that came across her face
Sometimes it is the simple things
And I want more of those!

Products Used:
From D-lish Scraps: Resin stars, Fancy Edge Bow, Kraft Journal Card, mini star sequins in green, Washi Tape – Bokeh,
Washi Tape – Rainbow Spot, Heart Pin, Dyed Wooden Butterflies, and Black Motex tape
Scrapmatts: Dress form and chevron

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Mesmerize Your Everyday

Sometimes keeping it simple is best.

Sometimes just story and pictures is all you need.

Sometimes it’s better that way.

Well, I think it is.

Sometimes you really don’t need to say much.

Because simple says what is needed.

Sometimes you can’t go wrong with simple.

Well, I think that’s true.

_{All the chipboard used in this blog post are from scrapmatts.}

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Through All Of The Shadowy Corners Of Me

A couple of weeks ago I had an awesome email hit my inbox
Informing me that I had been selected for the Creative Team at Jot Magazine 

I’m grateful for this new adventure.
If you haven’t read the first issue, I can highly recommend it.
Go see it HERE
And while you are there
Mood Board Challenge 6 is up and running

Mints and purples.
Mints I could do a little
Purples.. hmmm not so much!
I don’t do lots of purple
And it seems scrapbooking manufacturers don’t do much either.
It was a struggle but I did find some/made some.
I painted a tag, cup and saucer from Scrapmatts

Punched some stars then backed with some purple cardstock.
Painted a resin chrysanthemum, from D-lish Scraps, with some purple paint.

Added a mint coloured die cut
And a purple heart button (also from D-lish)

Then added my journaling
Using some purple Motex tape (also found in the D-lish Scraps store)

And placed this over a soft purple painted doily.

I love the colour combo.
I love that this story is told

What one colour is lacking from your supplies?
What colour combos are you excited to try?

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