Christmas Story - Scrap the Boys December Challenge

Hello,
 
I am back for the second time today to share a layout for the Scrap the Boys challenge.  This was another moodboard that I straight away had a paper range spring to mind when I looked at it.  I have used the Gingerbread Range by Kaisercraft, a flair from Funky Flair Studio and some enamel dots from the Craft Stall.  The colours displayed as aqua and teal on my phone although as I am posting this on the computer they are more blue.



I have permission to use the photo however I don't like to include names when sharing online so have left my journalling to after.  The story is that this young mister kept us entertained on Christmas night as he stood at the bench chatting away and singing song.  My family and I were in stitches!  Here is my layout...

Happy New Year everyone and I will be back in 2017!!

Rach x

Christmas Sparkle - Scrap the Girls December Challenge

Hello,
It has been such a long time since I have completed a scrapping challenge to share on my blog. I have been happily doing my own thing getting stuck into my paper stash and scrapping up a storm until earlier this week when my mojo disappeared.  That's when I turned to this pretty mood board by Scrap the Girls which soon got me back on a roll.

The colours in this moodboard are just divine and straight away made me want to use papers from the True Love collection by Kaisercraft.  I then added in some paper and stickers from the All that Glitters range also by Kaisercraft, a piece of paper from a Funky Flair studio kit and paper and die cuts from The Craft Stall (gotta love the Reject Shop for scrapbooking supplies).  To top it off a few sequins, microbeads, Kaisermist and a bit of pink tinted gesso.  I loved creating this and it has certainly got me back on a roll.

First a close up of the embellishments...

Now the full layout...

I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year.  I have completed the Scrap the Boys challenge also so will be back soon to share that one.

Rachel x

Kaisercraft July Challenge

Hi All,

I managed to finish one last layout this time for the Kaisercraft July Challenge using this sketch.

I used papers from the All That Glitters range along with a Kaisercraft die, script stamp and pearls.The heart is by Charms Creations, flair by The Funky Flair Studio and kraft tags by The Craft Stall.  Thanks for looking.

Rachel xx

What more could I ask for? - 123 July Challenge

Hi All,

I am sneaking in one last layout for the month which I manged to finish off this evening.  This time it is for the 123 Challenge Blog.

Pastels and glitter!? - What more could I ask for in a challenge?  As for the word 'priceless' I used a photo from my wedding that I thought captured a priceless moment and used the word in my journalling.

Here is my layout and close up of the embellishments. The glitter doesn't show up very well in the photos but in on the puffy stickers and large gold and ivory flower.

Products Used:

Papers - Bo Bunny (Soiree), Prima (Songbird) and My Mind's Eye (Lost and Found Market Street)

Die: Kaisercraft Stitched Hexagons (A new favourite)

Flair: Funky Flair Studio

Flowers: Prima and Ebay

Other: Tulle, Lace, Ribbon, Pearls, Gelatos, Distress Ink.

Well that wraps things up for the month. I did have another two layouts started but unfortunately I wasn't able to get to them.  Still I surpassed my goal of three challenges so I'm happy with myself.

Thanks for looking.  See you next month.

Rachel xo

Stop and Smell the Roses - Scrap the Girls July Challenge

Hi All,

I'm sharing my FOURTH challenge for this month (whoot I surpassed my goal to complete three this month!!). This challenge was for Scrap the Girls using this fun sketch.

For my layout I rotated the sketch by 180 degrees as I thought my photo looked better placed on the right hand side of the page.  I just purchased the gorgeous Decorative Doily die by Kaisercraft and was itching to use it in a project so have used die cut doilies in the place of circles (Kaisercraft, Couture Creations and Spellbinders dies).  I added a third doily near the photo to give more visual weight to this area and because I love patterned paper I snuck in an extra few layers.  As the background paper already had a lot of interest I didn't include the embellishment cluster at the bottom of the sketch.

I was so happy to finally use some papers by Webster's Designs (Sunday Picnic) which have been in my stash for quite some time waiting for the right photo.  I added in some paper by Bo Bunny (Prairie Chic) and My Minds Eye (Kate & co.).  The hessian embellishments are by The Craft Stall, flair by Funky Flair Studio, pearls by Kaisercraft and the little bird was purchased off e-bay.

Thanks again for looking at my layout. I love being able to share my work with friends, family and other scrapbookers as well as draw inspiration from the work of others.

Until next time...

Rachel x

Take Me To The Ocean - Scrap the Boys July Challange

Hello,

Well I have just completed my 3rd challenge this month, this time for Scrap the Boys.  

What a wonderful theme to warm us up during these chilly winter days.  My friend gave me permission to use a beautiful photo of her little boy at the beach for this challenge. I had a great time experimenting with using a plastic bag to apply Twinkling H2Os for my background. I then sprayed on some water to take some colour off in places and added some subtle stamping with a Kaisercraft wood grain stamp and Lagoon Ink.   I also used gesso, muslin, hessian and glitter embossing powders to add some texture to the page to try to give the impression of sand and foam from the waves. The Kaisercraft circle mesh die and sequins were used as they reminded me of bubbles and water.  The papers, die cuts and wood veneers are all from the Kaisercraft Costal Escape Range.  Now for my page...

And a few close ups of the details:

Thanks for looking.  So happy to have met my goal of three challenges this month and think I may have time to squeeze in another one or two.

Rach xx

Rustic Charm - D'lish Scraps July Challenge

Hi,

Back again to share my second challenge for July. This time using the D'lish Scraps mood board.

As soon as I saw this I knew exactly which paper range I wanted to use as well as the photograph but needed to wait patiently for my Just Add Paper Kit to arrive.  I was so delighted to receive this kit and am already eagerly awaiting the August edition. To create my page I used a number of goodies from the kit combined with papers from Kaisercraft (Always and Forever, Ma Cherie), Collectables (Always and Forever) and the Kaisercraft script template with gesso.  I loosely followed the sketch and drew inspirations from the roses, tassels and lace on the mood board.  First for some close ups of the pretty embellishments:

And now for the full layout:

Thanks for looking and for those that leave comments on my work.  Onto creating for the next challenge, so many great ones this month :)

Rach x

Kraft+ July Challenge -

Hi All,

I thought I would give the Kraft+ challenge a go this month. The criteria is to use Kraft paper and sheet music.  This pretty mood board was provided for inspiration.

As I pondered what I had in my collection with music notes on it, my eyes fell on a piece of paper from Kaisercraft's Kaleidoscope range.  Perfect!! I also took inspiration from the heat, feathers and ampersand in the top right image. First for some close ups:

Now for the full layout:

Product used include:

Kaisercraft: Kaleidoscope Papers and Die Cuts, Chevron Template, Decorative Dies Lattice and Stitched Hexagons

Ranger: Texture Paste and Picked Raspberry Distress stain

Funky Flair Studio: Die Cut Heart and gold foil music and feather flairs

The Craft Stall: Rosettes and Chipboard Words

Sequins and doily.

Thanks for looking.  Onto my next challenge, aiming to complete 3 this month!

Rach xo

Scrap the Girls - Sweet Sunshine to Brighten Winter Days

Technology is testing my patience tonight, first my camera broke so had to revert to my mobile for photos and then could't work out how to upload them with Windows 10.  Anyway finally managed to get a picture of my layout for June Scrap the Girls challenge.  The moodboard for this challenge was so bright and happy. I was inspired by the bright colours and Moroccan print.  Funnily after completing the layout I also noticed I'd used the word sunshine.

The colours of my layout are much brighter in real life but did my best given the techno problems.

I used a number of old papers from my stash as well as a Kaisercraft Moroccan Lattice stencil, texture paste, Distress Inks and Stains and flairs from Funky Flair Studio,

Until next time...

Rachel x

A Very Special Memory: White...With 1 April Challenge

Hi Everyone,
Where on earth did April go?!?! I started a layout for White... With 1 early in the month and didn't finish it until tonight!

A few close ups first:

And a wonky photo of the full layout...

Products used include:

• Kaisercraft - Coconut cardstock, Cottage Rose specialty gloss paper, Hummingbird and Miss Nelly Die cuts, Large Flourishes die and Love Quarters stencil.
• Bo Bunny - Head Over Heels Sticker Sheet
• Websters Pages - Strawberry Fields Paper
• Imaginarium - Chipboard Heart
• Tim Holtz - Festive Berries Distress Spray Stain
• Funky Flair Studio - flairs
• E-bay - flowers and other embellishments

Thanks for looking. Hopefully I will get a few more challenges done in May in between my pre winter hibernation declutter ;)

Rachel xx 

Lavender Love - White...With 1 March Challenge

Hi Blog Readers,

Tonight I am sharing with you a layout that I created for the White...with 1 challenge. 

Those that know me well would know that this colour challenge is right up my alley.  My front garden is full of several varieties of lavender of various shades of purple, my scrapbooking room is full of pale purples (and pinks) and the colour scheme at my wedding was also purple. I ran short of daylight for taking the photos so the photos aren't as good as they could be but here it is...

Materials used include some older papers from my stash (Chatterbox and Making Memories) combined with some newer Maja Design and Kaisercraft Coconut cardstock.  The flowers are Little Birdie, Passtime Crafts (with added buttons) and some awesome E-bay scores. The stamps are by Prima and Kaisercraft and the background stencil and dies are also Kaisercraft.  The flairs are by the Funky Flair Studio.

Thanks for looking. Until next time...

Rachel x

Finally posting a Finish it Friday page

Today I wanted to briefly share some progress I have made with finishing some projects recently.  One of the things I am really not so good at is journalling so I decided to have a bit of a blitz and completed the journalling on several pages. I also completed a half finished layout featured below. The paper range is Telegraph Rd by Kaisercraft. It is an absolute favourite of mine!! Excuse the not so great photos this post is all about sharing my progress with finishing things rather than taking fabulous photos of my layouts.

BEFORE

AFTER

I've been painting some furniture lately so hopefully will be able to share some of these projects soon. What projects have you finished up this week?

Rach xx

Strawberry Sensation - Funky Flair Studio March Challenge

Hi All,

Today I'm sharing with you a layout that I complete for the Funky Flair Studio March challenge. Here is the gorgeous mood board for this month.

I was super excited to come across Webster's Pages - Strawberry Fields in my paper stash - a PERFECT starting point for this challenge. I combined a piece from this collection with papers from Kaisercraft (Miss Nelly, Telegraph Rd, Basecoat), Glitz Design (Cashmere Dame  (I miss this brand)), Prima (Rosarian) and a random green piece. A Prima stencil was used with homemade texture paste to add some  interest to the background. I also used the Kaisercraft Bricks die, flowers and embellishments from E-bay, buttons from my grandma's collection and off course two Funky Flairs. 

A few close ups...

Until next time...

Rach xx

Pretty in Pink: Funky Flairs Studios February Challenge

I'm back again to share my creation for Funky Flair Studio February challenge. Flairs can be purchased from their web store and you can join in the fun here.

The challenge has been extended until March 8th so you still have some time to play along.

I was so delighted when I saw the colour palate for this challenge and straight away knew which photos I wanted to use.

And here is my creation:

My supplies list includes:

• Papers: Kaisercraft Bonjour (an old favorite!!) and Base Coat plus some other scraps from my stash.
• Flowers: Kaisercraft, Prima, E-bay and my general stash
• Stencils: Tim Holtz (crackle) and Kaisercraft (Floral Quarters)
• Dies: Spellbinders (Venetian Accents) and Kaisercraft (Stained Glass, Fancy Charm, Vintage Clocks and Birdcage Vine)
• Kaisercraft Captured Moments Cards - Pretty Little Things and Sparkle
• Other: Paper napkins, various metal embellishments, tulle, twin, lace and gems.
• And of course a Funky Flair which I coloured pale pink with a Sharpie.

Now for some close ups of the details:

A new months means new challenges are being released so the wheels in my head are turning ready for more creative fun.

Rachel xx