Bella Blvd | Summer Superhero...

Summer is about to start here in Australia and honestly, I can't wait for the warmer weather! Here's a little flashback to one of our fave times at the beach.

"Superhero"

products used: cs - American Crafts; pp - Bella Blvd Splash Zone; alpha - Bella Blvd; other - Bella Blvd: die cuts, puffy stickers; tools - typewriter.

You can check out all the details here. Thanks for visiting!

Jillibean Soup | Colour Blocking Challenge...

Hey friends! Up on the Jillibean Soup blog today the designers are sharing our takes on the colour blocking challenge! I had a lot of fun with this one!

"Pinch to Grow an Inch"

products used: cs - American Crafts; pp - Jillibean Soup; other - Jillibean Soup: cupcake topper, stickers, enamel stars, woodgrain frame, kraft tag; tools - typewriter.

Head on over to the blog and check out what else is happening! Thanks for visiting..x

JOT | August Mood Board...

Have you seen the latest and greatest Jot Mood Board for this month yet?  If not, you really need to hop on over to the JOT blog asap!! It is a stunner and created by the very lovely Amanda Hall.

 

I was particularly inspired by the tones of navy, delicate fret work and touches of silver...

"Hugs"

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Bella!; alpha - American Crafts; other - Bella Blvd: clear cuts, stickers; Heidi Swapp: Minc label, silver foil, silver stickers; Greatest View badges/flair; Scraptastic Club cut aparts; Kaisercraft: rub-on doily, transparent leaves; paper doily; Dear Lizzy chipboard ephemera, Maggie Holmes camera embellishment; tools - typewriter, machine stitching, Heidi Swapp Minc.

 

Do you see that cool background? Believe it or not, that's just a piece of navy cardstock layered with another gorgeous Bella Blvd clear cut on top! Trim both pieces to the same size and then machine stitch together. I love the effect of that woodgrain pattern.

 



 

My cluster of embellishments were gathered together if they were transparent or contained the coloured tones of Navy, Grey or Silver. After playing with the layer levels I moved onto my next adventure.. Silver foil and a Minc!

 



 

I had an absolute blast playing with my new Heidi Swapp Minc! The label holding my title was silver foiled... nice and easy as my first foray into the world of minc-ing! *grin*

 



 If you would like to join in on the fun over at the Jot blog, I suggest you don't delay! There's too much fun to be had and I am looking forward to seeing your fabulous creations!  Link up here.  Thanks for visiting..x

 

Jot Magazine | April Mood Board...

Hello Friends!  Have you seen the latest Moodboard over at Jot? This month's challenge is just delightful! Created by the lovely Meghann Andrew, this Moodboard had me eager to create...

 

 

This is what I came up with..

 

"Best Ever"

 

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Elle's Studio, Crate Paper, Scraptastic Club; alpha - Dear Lizzy water colour die cut words; other - Heidi Swapp: ephemera, butterfly paperclip, colorshine; gold enamel dots; rub ons; sequins, gold paint; Maggie Holmes hair clip; tools - sewing machine.

 

I loved the idea of having a dark navy background. From there I easily built up the layered details with gold items and paper ephemera.

 

 

Between the layers I added pop dots or foam tape.

 

 

And the title work was created by using colorshine on a watercolour word, a technique I shared here.

 

 

Be sure to enter your project this month, using the April Moodboard over at the Jot blog.  There are always cool prizes up for grabs.  Good luck.  I can't wait to see what you share...x

 

 

 

 



Bella Blvd | What's New...

Ok.. So the title of this blog post is supposed to say "Bella Blvd | What's New Wednesday".  I think I've kind of missed the deadline on this one! *grin* Oh! It's up on the Bella blog alright, but I definitely missed the mark when it has come time to share it here!  whoops!!

This layout was created using the new Campout collection.

"Our Camp"

products used: Bella BLVD - Campout: Daily Details, Under The Stars, Treasures & Text, Trinkets, Chipboard Icons; Color Chaos: Bell Pepper Strandz, Scallop Strandz, Blueberry Strandz; Lucky Starz: Scallop Starz; Hello Autumn: Treasures & Text; Ciao Chipboard: Whatnots; Sienna Chipboard Alphas: Blueberry; Enamel DooDads: Blueberry; High Five Alpha Stickers: Brown-Cream.

journaling - our favourite part of camping is when we get to sit around the fire, usually on the first night. we relax & listen to the bush settle for the night & watch the stars gently shine down upon us. it's a time to really talk to each other without the distractions of i-devises. I love how we all reconnect - family time.

We love going camping and I am so glad that Bella has created this new line! I can't wait to document more of our adventures using it!  Thanks for visiting..x



Scraptastic Club | Pinterest Inspiration...

Hello Friends!  I'm just popping in to share with you a little Pinterest Inspiration over at the Scraptastic Club blog today.  I've had the pleasure of playing with this month's The Girl kit and I put together a combination of images that caught my eye on Pinterest to create this fun (and very glittery) mood board!

 

 

Yes. I did mention I chose The Girl kit right? Well, I just wanted to also share that feminine kits don't always mean feminine layouts!  I was completely inspired by the colours of the mood board and created a layout with my youngest son in mind!

"The 2 of Us"

 

products used: Scraptastic Club Kit - The Girl; Add-on - The Girl; Clear Stamps - We Will Rock You; other - skewer, white cardstock; tools - machine stitching, navy ink, gold ink.
 

The navy ombre patterned paper was the perfect starting point for my 8.5"x11" layout, but I continued the ombre theme, subtly with the navy and gold stamped banner from the We Will Rock You clear stamps.

 

 

The gold glitter from the mood board was another inspiration point for my layout.  Instead of using the bows in a traditional manner, I have emphasised the fun my son and I have at home together by using it as a clownish bow tie. 

 

 

I completed my layout with touches of sea foam coloured embellishments, gold glitter rub-ons and plenty of layers with foam dots to create depth and dimension.  All elements found in and inspired by the mood board shared above.

 

If you would like to see more inspiration created from the Moodboard, please head on over to Scraptastic and play along.  Thanks for visiting...x

 

 

 

 



Hampton Art | Mr Smarty..

Oh dear! I have totally lost track of time and haven't shared my layout created for Hampton Art this month!  It was posted on March 6. March 6!!! That's a big ooops on my part but I guess better late than never.   

 

*bashful grin?*

 

 

"Mr Smarty"

 

cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Jillibean Soup; Stamps - Hampton Art: Jillibean Soup, Echo Park; alphas - Jillibean Soup; other - ink: colorbox, colorshine, Jillibean Soup: pea pod parts; tools - typewriter, machine stitching.

This month I wanted to use a full sheet of letter stamps without the hassle of individually placing them on an acrylic block.  My solution..? A simple paintbrush loaded with water.   :)

You guys are pretty clever and have already figured it out, but if you would like to know more, please visit the Hampton Art blog for the details.  *grin*

 

 

Thanks so much for visiting...x

 

 

Sassy Scrapper | Project Life Week 6...

Hi Everyone.  Over on the Sassy Scrapper  blog today I am sharing my PL | Week Six spread.

 

 

 

For more details, close up shots and my tips for using stamps on your spreads, please visit Sassy.  I'd love to see you there..x


 

Bella Blvd | Monday Challenge...

Hi Friends!  I'm back with another Monday Morning Challenge from Bella Blvd.  And this week it is all about long titles!

 

 

 

"Always look on the bright side of Life because Right Now we have Mango to Eat!"

 

 

SORRY

 

OUT FOR PUBLICATION

products used: cs - Kaisercraft; pp - Bella Blvd (Family Forever, Max, Lucky Starz); alphs - Bella Blvd; other - Bella Blvd: crochet hearts, stickers, labels; tools - date stamp.

Long enough title for you? LOL!! This week, I also challenged myself to try and tell the story in the title alone.  Can you tell that my 'happy-go-lucky' four year old loves mango? *grin* 

 

 

If you would love to see more takes on the challenge, head on over to Bella Blvd.  We'd love to see you there.  Thanks for visiting..x