Kraft it Up March Challenge

Well, since I am on holidays and doing nothing much, it is the perfect time to scrap :)  The housework can well and truly wait, lol.

I stumbled across the sketch challenge at Kraft it Up and thought I would give it a go

Sorry about the pic, the kraft cardstock buckled with the glimmermist :(













Thanks so much for stopping by

Back with a vengeance

I know its been a while, but I am back now, scrapping with a vengeance, and it helps that I have this week off work on annual leave :)

The fabulous team at Scrapville have recommenced the Scrapburst challenges for 2013 and are the March ones great!!  There are even specific challenges for card makers, and you can win some fabby prizes too.

MARCH 2013 SCRAPBURSTS

#1 NUMBERS: 
Your Layout must include the following items as indicated:
1x Stamped Image (pic)
2x Photos
3x PPapers 
4x Flowers
5x Flags or Bunting

#2 Place/Thing photo – not of a person.
Your layout must include a photo of something from Nature, Pets, Towns, an Event or a Thing! You cannot have any people in your photo.

#3 White + 1: Orange.
You may use variations of Orange papers or cardstock, but it must be the dominant colour.
We will allow a 20% variation with the Orange only, which allows a little extra room to move for other colour tones - but that's it.

#4 Spellbinders x 3 Die Shapes. 
Your Layout must have 3 x Spellbinder Die Shapes on the page, and you must name each one used. If using different sets, each one must be named.

MARCH 2013 CARDBURSTS

#1 Numbers
1X Stamped Image (pic)
2X PPapers
3X Flowers 
You can add a sentiment or bling as desired.
#2 Photo Card
You must use a photo on your Card that has either an Animal/Bird/Nature on it as the main focus.

#3 White + Orange/Yellow
You may use variations of Orange and Yellow, but they must be dominant colours. 
We will allow a 20% variation with the Orange/Yellow only, which allows a little extra room to move for other colour tones - but that's it.

#4 Spellbinders x 3 Die Shapes.
Your Card must have 3 x Spellbinder Die Shapes on it. We will also accept the Die Shapes being used in the inside of the Card. If using different sets, each one must be named.
Good luck everyone, and don't forget, Pumpkin Time 30th April. Let's get cracking!

What do you think??

Here is my efforts at Scrapburst #2

I have used some BG Serenade pp's and alphas, a strip of printed twill, a Kaiser Wooden Award flourish and assorted Bo Bunny brads and button, as well as a strip of thin Washi tape.

The picture, which contains no people, is off the Western Australia Athletics Stadium in Perth where Sam competed recently in his first Australian Junior Athletics Championships.  

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Also on the go at the moment is the Scrapbooking Top 50 March "Room with a View" Cyber Crop.

The first Challenge was set by Sarah

How fun are kid's rooms to decorate! I love that any colour conceivable can be used in a kids room.

For this challenge I want you to scrap a layout using some sort of inspiration from this picture. It could be colours, the quotes, the room design or anything else you decide.
I have one little extra criteria for you, you must use some form of layering on your layout.

Here it is:

There are so many options available here that I will have a hard time choosing.  How about you??

You have until Midnight on the 31st March (SA time) to get your entries uploaded.  There will be more challenges released later today so head on over, sign up and get busy.

Scrapville Jan-Feb Sketch

The mighty talented sketch designer Anita come up with this beauty for Scrapville



And here is my effort using a kit from Boys Rule Scrapbook Kits - you really need to check these out :)

The journalling reads "If I could give you one thing in life, I would give you the ability to see yourself through my eyes. Only then would you realise how special you are to me".

Thanks for dropping by

Deb ♥

And finally...

And more..

And some more...

Oh My Gosh.....

has it really been that long since I updated?  How embarrassing.

But I'm back - lets see for how long, lol.

Since I have been in hiding, I have finished both DT stints. I have had an amazing 12 months with Janet and the girls at Scrapville and will certainly be hanging around there as Anita's sketches are amazing.  I have also finished up Tiffany and the girls at Sketches in Thyme - another great 6 months that was :)

I will restart my blog by showing some of the layouts I havent shared:

These were all created with the Scrapville July kit.

Scrapville sharing time

Oh, where to start?

June pack layout #1

Again, I find myself apologising for the poor scan.  The bulkiness of the flower created a lot of shadows on the layout and I cant seem to photograph layouts either :(

The doily has been cut in half and misted with Creme de Chocolat Glimmermist, as has the picket fence.  The rose lace has been misted with Mels Diner.  I have pop dotted a number of punched flutterbies.

June pack layout #2

Again, scanning shadows :(  Mels Diner and Creme de Chocolat Glimmermist splatters on background.  The large flower has been misted with Mels Diner, and the doily with Creme de Chocolat.  Lots of pp blocks and a strip of bling.  The title says 'happy girls are the prettiest" - descibes the delightful Miss K to a tee :)

June Scrapburst #1

Kraft + 2 colours - blue and yellow.  Photo collage of Wet n Wild from our recent runaway trip to the Sunshine state.  Sunflower and Jazz Blue Glimmermist splatters, Daffodil Liquid Pearls and Broken China Distress Stickles, as well as Yellow Spark embossing powder.  Simple yet effective (at least I think so).

June Scrapburst #3

This one is my favourite!!  Raw and rustic with 3 handmade items - 3 calico flowers.  Also a hessian flag.  Wooden letters left raw.  Addition of more hessian and corrugated cardboard adds to the theme ;)

June Scrapburst #4

This Scrapburst needs to use the word "EYE" in the title and be true to that theme.  A very simple layout of Mitchell's blue eyes (and yes, they are that blue at times!!)  Wanted the whole emphasis on the colour.

Thanks so much for visiting - head on over to Scrapville for further inspsiration :), and whilst you are there, subscribe to the fabulous monthly packs by emailing Janet - go on, I know you want to :)

Looking forward to reading what you have to say about my layouts

Deb ♥

Wow Ladies, you must get about these:

JUNE SCRAPBURSTS

Hi Everyone, well here we go again with another round of ScrapBursts.  Yes, we have prizes up for grabs and some interesting challenges to get that mojo bursting.  All ScrapBursts will run throughout June, with winners being announced on July 2nd.  I am giving you ALL the challenges up front so that you can choose which ones you want to do first, although all are due by June 30th - same Pumpkin Time!

Ok, after each ScrapBurst Challenge below you will be given the criteria.  You must stick to this criteria to be eligible for a prize. There must be a minimum of 4 entries in each challenge before a prize will be given.  For all the challenges you can choose to use any of the following Techniques in addition to the individual criteria: inking, painting, misting, stamping, sewing and distressing

Kits, yes that's right, Kits!  Not compulsory, but an added option for you. 

The Kits will include value added products to let you complete your challenge without the hassle of searching for products.

If you purchase a Kit, you can only use WHAT IS IN THE KIT, plus your allowed Techniques as listed above.

IF you choose to purchase a ScrapBurst Kit for either of the 4 ScrapBurst Challenges and you WIN that ScrapBurst Challenge, you will win back a prize voucher to the value of your purchased Kit (with proof of purchase..), PLUS the ScrapBurst Prize!  Either way you win, BUT if you purchase a Kit you win DOUBLE!!  Give it some thought....... as there will only be a limited number of Kits available in each ScrapBurst Challenge.

SCRAPBURST #1 - KRAFT + 2 COLOURS

Your layout can only include a combination of Kraft and 2 other Colours. Mix and Match to get them right, but only using these elements.  You may use your chosen techniques BUT in these colours (where applicable)!

SCRAPBURST #2 - BUNTING & A TREE

Your layout must include a length of Bunting and a Tree.
The Bunting can be any shape or style, but you MUST use MORE than 3.
The Tree can be in the paper, a stamp, screen, chip shape or other - but you MUST have BOTH on the layout.

SCRAPBURST #3 - HANDMADE

This layout is to be Rustic & Raw, including 3 Handmade Items.

Earthy, Rustic tones, Raw products and a mix of 3 Handmade Items on the page.  These items can be of your choosing, but must be a legitimate handmade item.

SCRAPBURST #4 - WORD PLAY - EYE

You must included this WORD in the Title, or a derivative of this word.

(ie: Eye, Blue Eyes, Big Eyesore, Eyeballing, Eye of the Storm...etc.... hope this helps!)

Your layout must also reflect the theme of the Title.

There you have it people, 4 more ScrapBursts to keep you challenged and inspired.  We hope you have fun with these and look forward to seeing what you come up with.  Stay tuned for our Creative Team ScrapBursts as well!

June Monthly Pack

Here we go, the start of another Monthly Pack, and half way through 2012 to boot!  For June we have a beautiful range from BoBunny, called Little Miss.  It has beautiful hues, subtle masking, spots, stripes and something a little picturesque.  Now you must be intrigued?  I am putting this together with some lovely little extras to finish it off.  Have a look at the pack, then wander on down below to see what's in it.

June Monthly Pack - Little Miss by BoBunny

 6 x 12x12 DS patterned papers

1 x half 12x12 DS diecuts

2 x white cardstock

1 x MHC large white paper flower

1 x MHC medium coloured paper flower

1 x pink Adorn It alpah stickers

1 x 12" strip of sticky bling

1 x 12" length of white flower lace trim

1 x pink string of pearls

1 x raw picket fence

2 x MS white paper doilies

**EXCEPTION**

You may use any of your own large alphas to add to the layout, IF you choose.

Sketches in Thyme #78

Oooops, I'm a tad lot late posting the Sketches in Thyme Thursday Takes #78. Sowwy.

But I hope you like this layout of my gorgeous great nephew Mason, using the fabulous "A Boy's Life" pack from Boys Rules Scrapbook Kits

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And whilst I'm sharing, head on over to Twisted Sketches, where the awesomely talented Anam has designed another ripper of a sketch with a twist of course, the twist being "Mother "

Thats it from me for  now

Come back soon, lol

Deb ♥

Yet another Scrapville May Pack creation

Gee, the monthly packs at Scrapville go a long, long way :)

Here is my third creation:

I have added Crystallina KindyGlitz to various bits of the pp's and also the handmade flowers for accent.

Thanks for stopping on by

Deb ♥

Another Scrapville May pack Creation

I love this pack from Scrapville - awesome job Janet :)

Here is layout no 2

I spent the majority of my recent birthday trip to Queensland at the Theme Parks, and I went on most of the rides - by myself the majority of the time.  It appears I have raised 2 princesses, not adrenalin junkies like their mother :)

Have a lovely Saturday all

Till next time

Deb ♥

Scrapville Creations

Its time to share a couple of creations using the Scrapville May pack and also the May-June Sketch.

First off is the May pack, which contains the gorgeous Fancy Pants Be You pp's - so much fun creating with these :)

I have also used the Twisted Sketches #150 for this layout.  Head on over to the Twisted Sketches blog to check out the sketch and the inspiration of the talented design team.

The May-June sketch has also been released at Scrapville


and has been designed by the very talented DT member Anita Bownds

I have used  BG Konnichiwa pp's, as well as foam Thickers, Manor House flowers and black lace leaf trim. I have also done some fussy cutting of the spindly flowers from the BG Koi Pond patterned papers to create the flourishes on the sketch.  The background paper is from Graphic45.  All products are available from Scrapville


Until next time - happy Tuesday


Deb ♥

Scrapville May Pack

Have you picked up your Scrapville Monthly Pack yet?  If not, you had better email Janet quickly

May Monthly Pack

Hi Everyone, this month we have a pack from Fancy Pants Designs, using the Be You range.  This pack contains a mix of stripes and spots and pastels and muted brights.  In amongst this we have funky little birds, flowers, hearts and die cut shapes.  You'll need to get in for this one - just to make sure you Don't miss out!  The Packs are available NOW, and here's what we have:

Be You - Fancy Pants Designs

The Pack includes:

2 x cardstock

6 x ds patterned papers

1 x half stip of die cuts

1 x black Thickers

1 x A5 chipboard die cut shapes

4 x assorted buttons

1 x length of black ric rac

1 x length of ruffle trim

1 x strip of black rhinestone bling

It is sensational - you really do need one :)

Deb ♥