Saturday, September 21, 2013

Life.Paper.Scrapbook | September Colour Challenge...

Hello Friends! Today I am sharing my layout for the new Life.Paper.Scrapbook colour challenge.  This one has nice zesty colours that can easily be brightened up for Spring or watered down to use on a beautiful Autumn page.  Either way it sure is an inspirational colour palette!



 

Here's what I created...

"Wicked Fun"

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Glitz Design 6" paper pad; alpha - American Crafts; Jenni Bowlin; Kaisercraft; other - Becky Higgins PL card; Pebbles peg; Glitz Design stickers; Greatest View badges/flair; twine, Bella Blvd designer tape; mist; gelatos; tools - typewriter.
 
 
My boy has such a quick wit.  At ten he is constantly cracking me up into fits of laughter at some of the outlandish things he comes up with!  His sense of humour is definitely groan worthy and I can only blame his father.  And come to think of it.. his Grandfather, Uncles on both sides of the family and in the last two years, his school teachers!! Liam has had the good fortune to really bond with his teachers.  For both Grade Four and Grade Five, he has had a male teacher.  Mr Z.  and Mr W.
 
Earlier this year I went into school to have a chat with Mr W.  I was concerned that with Liam's particular sense of humour it could be very border line funny, or cheeky.  This I guess depends on the teacher.  Just to clarify, Liam isn't a disrespectful child.  His mind races at 100 miles a minute to get his words out and sometimes (well, actually most of the time) he has a double meaning to what he says.  It's a talent I'm sure! 
 
Anyway, I was concerned as to how his new teacher this year would interpret Liam's words.  If anything, I didn't want him to be rude to the teacher.  I just wanted to make Liam aware of the things he was saying and how some people might not see the funny side of what he was trying to say!  After a full school year previously with a teacher who had the SAME sense of humour, I was worried that he would go over board.  Honestly... I shouldn't have worried.  Mr.W's response to me after voicing my concerns... "Liam is a good kid.  Don't worry about him.. But secretly, off the record... He's my protégé!"   *groan*   So here I sit, putting up with another year of bad jokes and witty one-liners.
 


 
 
Now for some really exciting news!!
 
Life.Paper.Scrapbook is partnering with Big Picture Classes as our sponsor for our Colour Challenges.  Every month we will tell you about one of the amazing classes they have over there and one participant will get the chance to win a spot in the class!!



This month you could win a place in Craft Happy:  12 weeks of cheerful projects to celebrate the holidays (and life in general)

http://www.bigpictureclasses.com/crafthappy/index.php

Spend your holiday months with Amy creating a little something for Halloween and Thanksgiving, plus a whole lot of somethings for Christmas: gifts, wreaths, glitter houses, ornaments, games, and a hip, handmade advent calendar.

Introducing Craft Happy, a 12-week crafting adventure that will have you creating beautiful things just for the fun of it, learning new skills, connecting with cheerful crafters worldwide, and generally smiling from ear to ear.
AND...BPC has added a $10 off offer to the Craft Happy class.  Use the Code GRIN.
If you would like the chance to win, make sure you visit the Life.Paper.Scrapbook blog and link up your project with us.  You could also be chosen as one of our Top 3 featured projects!  And if you haven't had a chance to play along with our September Sketch Challenge, there are still a few days left, to link up your layout!

Hurry on over and thanks for visiting..x
 

13 comments:

Jinny Newlin said...

LOL! Sounds just like my hubby. I love him to bits, but his sense of humor always seems to come at all the wrong times. One time, and I cannot even remember what he said, but a lady in a museum shop looked at him, after he said something he thought was funny, like he was nuts. I said, "Just ignore him. He's like this all the time." She said, "That must be fun and rolled her eyes." Sometimes, I need the laughs, but sometimes, I could SO do without.

Anyway ;)... LOVE your page to bits, especially that darling owl! And your bits of black polka dots really make these colors POP! Yummy!

Jasmine S said...

Very funky and bright. Gorgeous photo and love that owl.

Anonymous said...

Ha! You did make me chuckle :D He looks like he is bags of fun and has a delightful grin....what more to life is there? A gorgeous layout with stunning detail and fantastic colour. Totally scrumptious :)))))

Lizzy Hill said...

Love the palette...& that's a great 'story':):) sounds a wag of a son!!!!! That owl has my heart, too :):)

Ashley Horton said...

Awesome use of the color scheme, Leanne!! I love this cute page!!

Chantal Vandenberg said...

This is absolutely stunning!!!!!!

Lizzyc said...

Brilliant layout, loved reading about your son as the photo is so cheeky of him.. and good on him for having a quick wit, he will make life lots of fun!

Juliana Michaels 17turtles said...

Love your take on the challenge and love the story about your son! Gotta love a good sense of humor and I think it's great that his teachers appreciate it!!!

Kerryn said...

I adore this colour palette and this page. Your combination,of elements is perfect. x

Lucia said...

everything about this lo is lovely! picture, emgelishments, colors... just so pretty :)

Sarah said...

Love, love, love this page! The colours are awesome - hmmm might have to have a go at this one :)

Sheree said...

I absolutely adore this layout Leanne! Perfect!

Allie said...

Love all the bits of Finnley! Gorgeous page!