From me to you :)

 

Hello sweet friends and followers, as promised I have finally had time to post my blog candy prize.  I would love for one of you to win this gorgeous mix match of my stash :) 

 

 

Here is the deal >>

 

This is open to everyone, all countries.

 

Be sure you are a follower of my little blog.

 

Leave me some love here in the comments.

 

Entries will close on the 25th of Oct (1 month from now).

 

Don't forget to tell your friends :)

 

That's about it, I hope you like my RAK, I think it is pretty sweet!

 

HUGS  xo

Sharing some pretties:)

Happy Monday to you all!  Hope your weekend was a good one. Only one more week here of school and then Cooper is on holidays for two weeks.  He certainly needs the break.  I am so proud of how he doing at school though.  He is only in Prep (5 years old) and already he can read and write.  Blows me away what they need to know so soon, soon he will be better on this computer than me.........how things have changed since I went to school!

 

Anyways, I have some projects to share with you that I haven't shared here yet.  The first 2 have been popped up on the Prima blog a couple of weeks ago.  The first being the new release Firefly collection.  This was favourite layout I created for CHA, I am so happy they released this collection, the papers are soooo gorgeous and colourful.  My little Kobi calls me a Fairy every day.  It is the sweetest thing, HE is the sweetest little thing (most of the time).  He certainly has a very caring, affectionate, sweet side and will make his wife feel very loved one day:) 

 

"Fairy"

 

 

Some new Prima flowers..........oh the colours, yummo!!!

 

 



The new fairy resins from Ingvild.  They are so lovely, I also added a little colour Shimmerz to mine.

 

 



My next layout was for Mixed Media day on the P blog.  This time I used the Tea Thyme Collection.  I am still loving grey and mint and opted to add these colours into the collection instead of using the pinks.  I used lots of Resin in here again, I love how this turned out.

 

 

"Cherub"

 

 



Oh these zippers are so much fun!

 



 

Resin and layering:)

 



Speaking of Tea Thyme, here is my layout I created for CHA.  I used the new peacock feather mask here.  My little Mason as a newborn.............my gosh time flies and I can't help but get clucky with baby pictures.  I love the baby stage so so so much!!!  I guess it helps I have had brilliant newborns!

 

"Sweetness"

 



 



Lastly I have a new Shimmerz project to share:)  I used bits and pieces of Echo Park, Prima, PP, Crate Paper, Hambly, MME and the Shimmerz used to create this here.........

 

Vibez in Hot Fudge

Spritz in Truffle

Coloringz in Heidi Ho Blue

Shimmerz in Antique Lace

Enamelz in Gold Digger

 

 

"Wonder"

 



A couple of Closeups:

 



 

Here is the quick and easy background I shared on the Shimmerz blog if you missed it.  So simple, just blow with a straw in different directions to get the streaky effect. 

 

 



The resist paper was really fun and easy to use with Shimmerz too.  I just dabbed the middle section with some tissue, although most of this was covered anyway.

 



I then added Colouringz in Heidi Ho Blue and continued with the same process.

 

 



Now I start to add papers and embellisments.  Keeping it all centered to the layout so the effect of the Shimmerz can be side from either end:)

 

 



 

Okay, I think that is enough for today.  I am now up to date with my projects.  Exciting things happening here soon,  including a new announcement ;))

 

Take care and thankyou for taking the time to visit, your comments are very much appreciated!  

 

Hugs to you all xo

Pink Paislee Shares!

Hello, hope you are all having a fine Wednesday evening:)  Thought I would drop by with some Pink Paislee shares.  My first layout was based on this sketch from Got Sketch?  I actually struggled a little with this sketch being so square but I got there in the end!!  I really love the fact that you CAN see the sketch here in my layout....lol:)

 

 

"Charming"

 

My next assignment was to create a layout using 3 or more photos.  I opted for these super cute pics of Mason with a very neutral background.  The colours out of the Spring Jubilee range went perfect with his outfit!

 

"Hip Hip Hooray"

 

 

Back soon!!

Hugs xo

Mixed media Canvas

Hi everybody, I hope you are all doing well.  I have a house full of sick boys, the sickest being the big boy!!!  It's not good but hoping they are on the mend soon, I just hope I don't get knocked down with it too.........bring on Summer I say:)  So just a quick post today. 

 

I created this canvas for a friend of mine using lots of Shimmerz and Prima. 

 

Here are the Shimmerz products I used:

 

Enamalz in Sparkliscious

Shimmerz in Magenta

Vibez in Hermit the Frog

Spritz in Plum Pudding and Ruby

Coloringz in Mon Shari

Pealz in Pretty In Pink

 

Here is the first layers before I added all of the embellishments and photo.  I masked a butterfly in sprayed them with different colours and flicked the excess back onto the page.

 



 

Check out the vlog to see this new concept and check out Heidi's awesome Free mini class.

 

Thanks for visting, lots more to share soon plus how super cool I have reached 500 followers.......will get a load of goodies together soon so come back now:) Thanks for all of your support and interest in my work!

Hugs xo

Prima Love

Today on the Prima blog my work is being featured........thought I would share the post here too plus a couple extra closeups:)

 

Hello everyone, it's been such a long time since I had my last post here (on the Prima blog), so I am totally thrilled to share with you some of my Prima creations.  The first 3 creations were created for CHAS and haven't been shared here yet and my last creation is a new layout with a short step x step process for you to try.  So lets get to it. 

 First up is a layout featuring the Rondelle collection.  I rarely create on a dark background but this piece of paper really helped me create something a little more "boyish" out of this line.  I loved the diamond shape paper which I cut up, distressed and added them to my page with foam tape for dimension. 

 

 

"So Happy You are My Son"

 

 

 

 The flowers this release would have to be some of my favourites ever, the colours, the roses!! I tell you, I was in Prima flower heaven creating for CHA this year.

 

Product list:

#559007 Rondelle Alphabet Stickers
#844615 Rondelle Collection "Cabriole"
#844646 Rondelle Collection "Sovienne"
#844639 Rondelle Collection "Etude"
#844622 Rondelle Collection "Pavanne"
#891480 Fly Away Shabby Chic Resin
#559373 Tea Thyme Cling Stamps
#559687 Romance Novel Vintage Trinkets
#562427 Timido Rondelle
#562441 Plume Rondelle
#561437 Interlude
#561550 Prelude
#561475 Serenade
#561369 Encore
#561352 Encore
#561482 Serenade
#561413 Prelude

 

 

Next up is a canvas mixed media piece I created.  I used a new Donna Downey mask here in my background along with some new trinkets, flowers and my own personal touch of the seashells.  I kept the tone of this layout very natural and whitewashed.

"Beach Boys"

 



Just some closeups, I used loads of Shimmerz on this canvas piece:)  I also made a chipboard beach hut too.

 





Product list:

#560508 SIIC
#560522 SIIC
#559922 Vintage Trinkets Keys
#5596070 Vintage Trinkets
#891466 Dell 'Arte'
#844967 Romance Novel "Harlequin"
#562649 Au Naturale
#562687 Au Naturale
#561574 Soubrette
#5613252 Encore

 

If you have got your hands on the new Prima products then you may have noticed in some of the packaging a pennant banner you can cut up.  I loved the patterns in this so much I added my own little banner to this trinket box I altered.  Add loads of new flowers to the top along with some new resin pieces and there you have a pretty new trinket box.

 



Product list:

#561994 Aria
#562151 Bel Canto
#561482 Serenade
#561369 Encore
#561406 Interlude
#891480 Fly Away Shabby Chic Resin
#891497 Parlor Shabby Chic Resin

 

Lastly I have a recent layout to share with you plus a short tutorial on how I created the background.  I used a mixture of the new line "Zephyr" and a little bit of Almanac to neutralise the background.  I really love the brights of the Zephyr collection but I only took the blues and yellows from the collection to match in with my picture. 

"Adore"

 



 

First step, using a Donna Downey mask, I applied gesso to it in 2 sections on my background piece of paper.  One in the bottom right hand corner and the other halfway up the page on the left hand side bearing in mind that some of the mask effect would be covered.

Next up I applied some mists to the centre of the page and also allowed the mist to run down the page.

 



I tore a section of the page a short way up on the left hand side with my fingers and curled the edges over.  I cut out a square shaped piece of paper and placed it under the torn section.

 

This is were I begin my layering.  I tore paper and distressed the edges allowing all of the sides to curl up.  I also tore a piece of calico letting the threads hang off the edges.  I then applied a journal note and lastly added a long piece of string made into a lasso for my picture to sit on.  At this point you can see the texture this as already made to the creation.

 



I distressed the whole way around the layout and placed another piece of paper under it.  This also helps with a weighty layout and keeping it firm and flat.  I tore small pieces of cardboard and placed them in various areas of my layout.  These were then whitewashed with Gesso.

 



I then proceeded to add my photo along with all of the extra embellishments, flowers, buttons and  trinkets.

 



Product List:

 

#844486 Zephyr "Tempore"

#844509 Zephyr "Parfait"

#844493 Zephyr "Zephyr"

#844127 Almanac "Shaffer"

#559731 Vintage Trinkets Zephyr

#543372 SUmmer Carnation

#560591 SIIC

#559311 Wood Buttons Zephyr

#538668 Fairytale Rose

#891480 Shabby Chic Resin Fly Away

#922139 Donna Downey Mask

#562144 Bel Canto

#561413 Interlude

#561703 Soprano

 

Thanks for checking out my Prima shares:)  Have a wonderful day xo

I'm back...........

After a couple of busy weeks I am back with some shares.  The first layout I want to share is for the Prima Product Pick for August.  Pop over to the blog to find so much inpspiration and more! 

We all know my love for the beach and a beach themed layout.....well this one is no exception.  I often wonder if my beachy layouts are all starting to look the same?????  But then you throw a palette in like this and I am sure I have never done one like this before:)  I used the Rondelle collection here along with lots of different techniques, misting, masking, layering!!!  I am completely in love with all of the flowers Prima has released this CHA.  Roses, roses and more roses in every colour under the sun!!! 

"Thankful"

I used a new Donna Downey mask for the dotted effect at the bottom.  The Shimmerz colours here are just stunning, you can't actually see the shine in this layout but in real life it's definately Shimmery.

Another of Ingvild's new resins......absolutely gorgeous!



I still love a little bird cage:)



Lots of layering and whitewashing and misting and then more whitewashing.



My second layout to share today is of my little man.  I actually did this a few weeks back now, just after his first haircut, and I forgot to share it:)  I used a mixture of everything here and especially loved the Basic Grey background paper!  Lots of washi tape and Shimmerz!



Some Prima genie stones, I love the effect the Shimmerz has on them:)



I layered the cute kites and also added a touch of Gesso to the clouds.



Layered Washi tape, super fun and easy!



Lastly I have a cute card to share full of Shimmerz! 

This was so quick to make, Shimmerz covered background along with sequins and the balloons were cut and layered with foam tape and the twine added. 



Check this out!!!!!  The lovely, talented Janna Werner requested a little interview from me for her blog.......you even get to see a sneak at my scraproom:)  Thankyou Janna........

Okay, I hope you find some inspiration from my post today.  I am 10 followers off hosting my next giveaway:):)  So stay tuned!

Thankyou for stopping by, hugs xo