Winter Love

Here is this week's sketch from Monday Card Madness (#108) over at ScrapbookSteals.com:

I paired this with the color challenge over on the Bella Blvd blog:

And here is my card:

I used Bella Blvd's 'Winter Wonder' and 'Hello Beautiful' papers and stickers. I did try my hand at 'flocking' - the snowflake - although the white flock doesn't show up too well. It does add a bit of texture and dimension when you look at it up close!

Let's Get Sketchy Fall Blog Hop!

Come join us for a blog hop! Lots of inspiration, challenges and prizes!

http://letsgetsketchy.blogspot.com

See you over there! :-D

Dog days

One of the recent challenges over at Studio Calico is to scrap something from my daily/weekly routine. The main part of my day is spent with the dog! He is such a baby and never leaves my side - so I thought it appropriate to scrap pictures of him! We have just had the first snowfall of this year (UGH!) but he LOVES it! He loves to chase his ball in the garden, and ends up completely covered in snow! Quite cute really!

Here is my layout:

I used the Creative Scrappers sketch #229:

Along with papers from Studio Calico's 'Heyday' and 'Memoir' collections. The chipboard shapes and alphas are also Studio Calico, along with Bella Blvd's washi tape and Lawn Fawn's stamps.

Let's Get Sketchy - challenge #35

So this week over at Let's Get Sketchy was something a little different! It was 'scraplift' week! We were all given another DT member to scrap lift - I had to scrap lift one of Michelle's layouts. For those of you who know me or follow my blog - you know I like to create clean and simple pages. Michelle's style is the COMPLETE opposite of mine! She creates beautiful vintage or distressed layouts - so this was a REAL challenge for me!

Here is Michelle's layout that I chose to scrap lift:

 And here is my layout:

I used a variety of My Mind's Eye 'Lost and found' collections, along with American Crafts ribbon and recollections flowers.

I was completely out of my comfort zone with this one and it seemed to take me an age to complete!

Head on over to the Let's Get Sketchy blog for more DT scrap lift's, and to choose your own layout to 'lift'!

The Cutting Cafe - Halloween

This week's theme over on The Cutting Cafe is Halloween! I am showing you a card that has already been shown on this blog, but is SO cute it just HAD to be shown again!!! :-)

The Cutting Cafe file used:

Halloween time - printable stamp set

Other supplies used:

Authentique 'Enchanted' 6x6 paper pad

Washi tape

I printed the witches legs and shoes, along with the sentiment, onto the card base and then fussy cut the legs out. I then used green and purple washi tape to create the striped socks! The boots were then printed out again on another piece of card and I fussy cut the boot strap and backed it with more washi tape. SO cute if I say so myself!!! :-)

Hope you like it! I'll be back next week with another great set! 

Don't forget to check out The Cutting Cafe blog for more inspirational projects and prizes!

Happy scrapping :-)

Happy Scrapper!

So this is the first scrapbook layout I have been able to show you in a while - this one is just for fun! These photos were taken this summer when my parents and sister came over to visit from the UK. As you may know - my mum was an avid scrapbooker WAY before me - and was actually the one who got me started in all this paper crafting almost 2 years ago. She was desperate to come over and find all the scrappy stores, and had been asking me to order products from ScrapbookSteals.com long before she arrived! So, bearing in mind that she already HAD loads of products, we still had to hit the stores and buy even more! We were very worried towards the end of the holiday if they would actually be able to fit it all in their suitcases to take home! 

I used a sketch from Scrapmuch? for this layout:

 And here is my layout:

I used My Minds Eye 'On the bright side' collections.

Well, my mum had brought over SO much chocolate and sweets and gifts for the kids, she managed to get it all home - in the same number of suitcases they brought with them and without having to pay for excess baggage!!! You can just imagine HOW much chocolate she actually brought over!!! :-)

The simple things in life

Another card!!!!! Just so you know - I AM still scrapbooking but everything I have done recently is for upcoming design team posts in November!

This card is based on a sketch over at Hero Arts:

 I rotated the sketch in the top right corner! Here is my card:

I used Studio Calico's 'Classic Calico' 6x6 paper pad, along with the Hero Arts sentiment stamp, a couple of flowers and some stitching.

best friends

Another card I made this week uses one of the sketches from Scrapmuch? this month:

 along with the color inspiration from Imaginisce's monthly challenge:

 Here is my card:

I used Imaginisce 'Sole Sisters' papers and embellishments - still my ALL TIME favorite from Imaginisce!

Fancy Pants card sketch

I decided to join with a few other challenges this week as I seem to be up-to-date with my DT work!! 

Here is the Fancy Pants card sketch for this month:

 And here is my card:

I used the Fancy Pants 'To the moon' collection!

Batty for you!

I am combining a number of challenges in the card today. 

I used the inspiration from both ScrapbookSteals.com (Kelly Marks MCM#107):

and The Alley Way Stamps 'Be inspired #13':

Here is my card:

I used Authentique's 'Enchanted' 6x6 paper pads, 

along with the freebie sentiment and bat from The Alley Way Stamps, 

colored in with my prismacolor pencils!

I am also entering this card into this month's challenge at the Unique Crafters challenge blog - their theme this month is Halloween!

The Cutting Cafe - Hot Chocolate holder

Another week of inspiration over on The Cutting Cafe! This time it is a hot chocolate holder - the perfect mini gift for teachers :-)

Here is mine:

 And the inside:

The Cutting Cafe file used:

Hot Chocolate Holder Template...cutting file (this included the sentiments too!)

Other products used:

Echo Park 'Holly Jolly Christmas' collection of papers, stickers and brads

Random ribbon from my stash

Green gem stones

Hot chocolate sachets, candy canes and marshmallows!!!

Hope you like it! I'll be back next week with another great set!

Don't forget to check out The Cutting Cafe blog for more inspirational projects and prizes!

Happy scrapping :-)

Let's Get Sketchy - challenge #34

Here is the fourth sketch this month over on the Let's Get Sketchy blog:

And here is my take on it:

Head on over to the Let's Get Sketchy blog for more inspiration and to link up your layout!

Can't wait to see you over there! 

Happy scrapping :-)

Monday card madness #106

So I am FINALLY up-to-date with the Monday Card Madness series at ScrapbookSteals.com! Here is this week's MCM sketch:

And here is my take on the sketch:

I used MME's 'Nostalgia' 6x6 paper pad, along with MME's 'Stella and Rose' papers and 'hattie' accessories pack. I used a Martha Stewart flower 'punch around the page' punch to layer up the flower, finishing off with a brad from MME.

Monday Card Madness #105

So I have decided that I would start using the MCM sketches from the awesome ScrapbookSteals.com to make my Christmas cards this year! This is last weeks sketch:

 And here is my card:

I used Fancy Pants 'Winterland' 6x6 paper pad.

Now onto this week's MCM!!! :-)

Paper Secrets - October 15th sketch challenge

Here is the second sketch for October over on the Paper Secrets blog:

And here is my take on the sketch:

I used Jillibean Soup's 'Coconut Lime Soup' collection available at the Paper Secrets store!

This month Paper Secrets are spotlighting Jillibean Soup!  We encourage you to use ANY Jillibean Soup product (must be at least 75% of your layout)  along with the PS sketch challenges this month and you will be entered to win an additional $10 GC to Paper Secrets Shop!  Winner for this bonus challenge will be announced Nov. 2nd.

All Jillibean Soup product at Paper Secrets Shop will be 30% or MORE off all month long!!!! 

For more great DT inspiration and to link up your layout for the challenge, head on over to the Paper Secrets blog. Can't wait to see you over there!

Happy scrapping :-)

Scrapbook Steals - Coral #3b

Here is one of the sketches I completed at the recent ScrapbookSteals.com retreat I went on in Salt Lake City. Must just say - IT WAS AWESOME!!! Can't wait till next year! :-)

(I will post some of the photos and make-and-takes later this week)

Here is the sketch:

 And here is my take on the sketch:

I used Echo Park papers (of course!) and a touch of baker's twine. I can't believe that this tiny baby that I held in my arms in now 12 and BIGGER than me!!! Where does the time go??

Let's Get Sketchy - challenge #33

Here is the third sketch of the month over on the Let's Get Sketchy blog:

Head on over to the Let's Get Sketchy blog for lots of DT inspiration and to link up your layout! (don't forget you have until 30th October).

Hope to see you over there!

Happy scrapping :-)

The Cutting Cafe - Hope

The Cutting Cafe is is supporting Breast Cancer Awareness this week - with lots of great sets and projects. Here is my card:

I used this month's sketch from Artful Delight (ASC#25):

The Cutting Cafe file used:

You gotta have hope - printable stamp set ('hope' banner and 2 sentiments)

Other supplies used:

Variety of papers and metal charm (can't remember the brand - sorry!)

Bakers twine

Black card stock

Hope you like it! I'll be back next week with another great set!

Don't forget to check out The Cutting Cafe blog for more inspirational projects and prizes!

Happy Scrapping :-)

Update!

Just in case you thought I had dropped off the face of the earth - as I haven't posted since Monday (very unusual for me!!) - I have been busy getting my Design Team layouts ready for upcoming challenges and completing AAM pages and ATC's for this weekend's ScrapbookSteals.com retreat!

I had 27 All About Me pages and 17 Artist trading cards to make!!!! It was a bit like a production line! I started off with the design for the pages - and by the end I was REALLY wishing I hadn't done so many elements on each page!!! That was tough going! But I am SOOOOO excited about the retreat - I went last year and had SO much fun! I'm like a kid at Christmas! I will post the completed page and ATC tomorrow and then it is 2 days of FUN!! 

I'll post my completed layouts and make-and-takes on Monday! We have got Lifestyle Crafts, Echo Park, My Mind's Eye, We Are Memory Keepers & American Crafts doing classes! Also, a warehouse tour ALL morning tomorrow! I don't think I can contain my excitement!!! WOOHOO!

Off to pack my scrappy bag - the big question is what to take??? I always plan my layouts in advance but generally forget to take SOMETHING! Maybe I'll forget some things on purpose so I just HAVE to buy something!!

Have a great weekend - I know I will! 

Happy Scrapping :-)

Let's Get Sketchy - challenge #32

Here is the second sketch of this month over on the Let's Get Sketchy blog:

 And here is my take on it:

I used Studio Calico's 'Heyday' collection. These photos were taken at the start of the summer when my parents and sister came over to visit.

Check out the Let's Get Sketchy blog for more DT inspiration and link up your layout.

Don't forget you have until the 30th of the month to complete 3 out of the 4 sketches in order to be in the drawing for the sponsored prize!

The Cutting Cafe - spiders!

This week's project on The Cutting Cafe is all about spiders! I decided to make a card this week:

I used the awesome Monday Card Madness sketch #104 from ScrapbookSteals.com:

The Cutting Cafe files used:

Spiders and their webs - printable stamp set

Other supplies used:

Echo Park 'the apothecary emporium' 6x6 paper pad

Halloween baker's twine (I think it's Doodlebug!!)

Black cardstock

Pop dots

Hope you like it! I'll be back next week with another great set!

Don't forget to check out The Cutting Cafe blog for more inspirational projects and prizes!

Happy Scrapping :-)

Mid Week Mojo - Coral #2

OK - so this is a couple of days late - but I AM keeping up with this series! Here is the awesome sketch from Kristy Lee over at ScrapbookSteals.com:

 And here is my take on it:

I used My Mind's Eye 'Lost and found two' collection of papers and embellishments - 'stolen' from ScrapbookSteals of course!!.

Now off to complete Coral #3 which was posted this morning!!!

Paper Secrets - Oct 1st Sketch challenge

Here is the new sketch for October over on the Paper Secrets blog:

 And here is my take on the sketch:

I used Jillibean Soup's 'Winter Tortellini & Spinach Soup' collection.

This month Paper Secrets are spotlighting Jillibean Soup!  We encourage you to use ANY Jillibean Soup product (must be at least 75% of your layout)  along with the PS sketch challenges this month and you will be entered to win an additional $10 GC to Paper Secrets Shop!  Winner for this bonus challenge will be announced Nov. 2nd.

All Jillibean Soup product at Paper Secrets Shop will be 30% or MORE off all month long!!!! 

For more great DT inspiration and to link up your layout for the challenge, head on over to the Paper Secrets blog. Can't wait to see you over there!

Happy scrapping :-)

My October challenge (5 chances to win!)

Welcome to my second blog challenge and thank you for stopping by! I just want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who stopped by and joined in last month - the winners are posted at the end of this post!

Don't forget, I have teamed up with some scrappy friends, Rochelle Spears, Brenda Ragsdale and Kristi B to bring you some fun challenges each month! Each one of us will be providing a prize for the winner of our blog AND there will be a BONUS prize too - so that is a chance to (5) different prizes each month!

First my challenge...

My challenge this month is for you to create a LAYOUT using ONE word for your title!

 Here is my layout...

I used the Simple Stories 'fabulous' collection.

 (I managed to combine 3 challenges into my layout this month - sorry Kristi - I will be making your flower on a layout at some time this month!)

RULES (to be entered into the prize drawing)

• You must be a follower or become a follower of my blog
• Your layout must be NEW as of October 1, 2012
• You must link your entry below by October 30th, 11:59 PM (PST) 

Here is the prize you are playing for this month:

(Echo park 'Fall Fever' mini collection)

Here is the BONUS PRIZE (Authentique enchanted paper and coordinating embellishments)

and here a the rules for the BONUS PRIZE DRAWING:

You will receive one entry into the BONUS PRIZE DRAWING for each challenge listed below that you combine with my ONE WORD challenge or complete in addition to my challenge:

Rochelle Spears - recipe challenge (something with wings, a shape punch AND a border punch, something transparent)

Kristi B's - Technique challenge (ric-rac flower)

Brenda Ragsdale - Sketch challenge

Leave a link in the comments section of this post for your chance to win. And don't forget to comment which challenges you are combining.

And now onto the winners ......

(drum roll....!!!)

Winner of my blog........ LYDIA WALKER! (Please email me at Kerys.sharrock@me.com)

And the winner of the bonus prize........NICOLE DIORON! Please email Kristi at mekristib@gmail.com to claim your prize.

Ladies, you have until the 15th October to claim your prizes.

Congratulations ladies! Can't wait to see you all back this month and thanks for playing along! 

Happy scrapping!!!!

I am also entering my layout into the challenge over on The Paper Girls Challenge blog - challenge #17 use acetate or transparencies. I have used a printed transparency over the photograph.