Inspired

Amy Tangerine

Amy Tangerine by American Crafts and October Afternoon are a match made in heaven! So many funky designs and bright colours. Love pink, yellow and green. Does it really get any better??

This layout is one of those private jokes that is completely funny for only those who were there. I found a sticker that had a common saying that is in the lyrics to this Weird Al song. We played it over and over again on this summer trip (it was to Dromana, not Albuquerque) so I knew I had to make a layout about it. From that one sticker (The long yellow strip) this entire concept blossomed. I just have to add a bit of journalling and it's ready to go!

Blushing Bride

I am loving scrapping a bit of this and that. I am using recent photos, along with older ones and slowly making my way through larger piles of photos from big events. Doing it like this means that I have no stress about keeping up to date or worrying about using the same same papers ranges or techniques over a number of layouts because they won't sit next to each other in albums.

These layouts were both made using the after five collection, which I love. However, the layout above will go into a day to day album but the below layout will go into either a family album or the wedding album. And I've repeated the layout element of two similar photos next to each other.

Thickers are my new favourite supply! I've been buying at least one set with every order of scrapbooking supplies and I am getting quite a collection! It's great to be able to reach into my stash and grab letter stickers to match whatever I'm working on.

Sarah

Modern Vintage

Hi Bloggers

I told myself I was not going to upload any more photos that were bad quality. It was a good idea because it forces me to photograph my work properly. However it has taken me way too long to get organised with memory cards, batteries and cameras! Finally got it all ready for a wedding I attended last week and got around to taking some photos today!!!

This first layout was based on the September sketch at Anna's Craft Cupboard. I used the Pink Paislee collection Vintage vogue. It has quite a modern feel for a range called 'Vintage.' It is made up of the cutest palete of pink, lilac, aqua and black. The pale colours remind me of the clothes we wore as little girls so I had to scrap these photos of me and my sister .

These thickers are all glittery which I love and I've added some Kaisercraft sparklets to the embelishments to tie extra pink and glitter across the page. I'm proud of my use of design principles like reptition and visual triangle too. It feels good to be applying some of the things I've learned watching hours of YouTube footage!

This second layout was based on the concept by Shimelle Laine for her March 4x6 Photo Love class. Her style is so me, a little graphic, a little freestyle art. And although there are a heap of very tallented scrapbookers out there, it seems many of them have georgous children to scrap! It's great to see what Shimelle scraps because it is just like the photos I scrap - darker photos from parties, travel photos, self-portraits etc. I get inspiration from everyone, but I feel more confident in scrapping non-kid/family photos knowing other people do to.

I have just ordered heaps of stamps, supplies and photos online so hopefully things get happening soon!

Thanks for stopping by

Sparklets

Bought some Sparklets today. They look so much prettier in real life than in photos, so be sure to check them out when your in your local scrap store.


I made this card using a my minds eye paper pad and basic grey alphas. And of course some sparklets.

I have been working bit by bit on some beyond the page projects so fingers crossed there is something to share soon!
Sarah

Printers Tray

I made this using the paper pad from Secret Bird Society


I think when I get my hands on the new Hunt and gather papers I might have another go. Until then this is sitting above our "heater-place" and I'm enjoying it

Inspiration

Today I was seriously inspired by a card made by Kristina Werner. To check out more of her work and the video of her making this card head over to her blog. Below is her card.

I loved the design and have substituted in some papers and other elements I had to create my own card. I have left out the main sentiment across the top because my sentiment is stated in my paper ribbon. I made this first card using a paper pad from Sassafras Lass that I've had sitting around for ages. I love the papers but I am finding it super hard to create anything using this colour palete. I thought a sketch might be the way to go but I wasn't to happy with how it came out. The photo is a little yellow (should have waited for daylight to photograph it) but the colours of the card are about the same as in real life.

I decided to have another crack at it and instead used a bright paper pad from My Minds Eye - Lime Twist. Love these papers, so bright and happy. And I love the cute little kites too! Am pretty happy with the final turn out but think a bolder background may have looked bettter than these letters.

Maybe I'll have another go tomorrow because as you know third time's the charm!!

Christmas Pudding

Here's a christmas project I made last year that I loved! And believe it or not I didn't use any Christmas themed papers. I had plenty to pick from but I wanted to keep it looking like a plum pudding. So I put emphasis on the shape and colours rather than overwhelming the album with patterned papers. I love these chipboard letters - they are so versatile! I paint them, ink them, cover in glossy accents and even stamp patterns onto. That way you can mix and match to fit any project. Sweet!!

I might have to get inspired and start working on christmas projects for this year. I always run out of time!!

A New Beginning

I have started a brand new blog! And I'm excited about it. For the last 18 months I have been busy so my blog fell by the way side. Now I have a bit more time I want to get back on the horse and start sharing my creations again.

I'll start by sharing these cards I created using Kaisercraft papers, stamps and rhinestones. This was my first attempt at background stamps and distressing papers. I was super happy with how these turned out.

Will be back soon with some more creations. There is quite a bit to share...
Sarah