Happy Friday xo

Hello!  Hope you have had a lovely week :)  I am sharing my creation today that was published in the Winter Issue of Paperhaus. You can find the link HERE for the inspirational issue.   I went with the minty, icy tones for this layout.  Very shabby!! 

 

 

"Daddy Loves You"

 

 

 

I used the Prima pathway mask for my background along with some Shimmerz.

 

 



 

 

Lots of Prima flowers, a bulb and a some bark hearts.  I added some Shimmerz to the bulb also.

 

 



 

 

A resin heart also covered with Shimmerz.  The background was also stamped with a music note stamp.

 

 



 

The chipboard swirl layered here is by 2 Crafty.   You will also find some Prima Junkyard Findings. 

 



 

Some Enamel dots........

 



 

My second layout today is a just because one I did over the holidays.  Yummo, just loving this colour combo!  So fresh and fun!!!!

 

A big mix of things here, Crate, Sassafrass, AC, Websters, Prima flowers.......lots of Stamping, loads of sequins!

 

 

"Love This Happy Life"

 

 



 

I filled up the little jar with sequins and wood hearts....too cute!

 



 

A couple of layered bows.........

 



 

Another feather arrow I made. 

 



 

Here you can see all of my layers :)  Lots of little details!

 



I hope you enjoyed my creations today!

It's pouring rain here, I think I might be in for a crafty night :) 

Hugs xo

2 Crafty shares :)

Hi, welcome back :)  I have my first 2 creations for 2 Crafty to share with you tonight.  I have had so much fun working with these chipboard pieces.  I haven't always used a lot of chipboard in my work but I think these pieces are giving my layouts that something extra!!!

 

My first layout today is featuring my boys and I!  With having all boys

 I tend to go a bit crazy with flowers and pink whenever I am involved in the picture. 

 

 

"Family"

 

 

I applied some Gesso to the  "Family"  title and then I added a small amount
of colour to the bottom section of the word.  Once dried I applied some
 Modelling paste to add some dimension.
   

Chipboard pieces used include:

Heart Silhouettes

Family word title

5" Floral Frame

Birdcage #1

I have popped the birdcage up on 2 flowers so it adds to the dimension of the page.

 

 

 



I have used the 5'Floral Frame to wrap around my photo.  I also applied modelling paste to it.

 

 

 



My second layout today I have opted to create something shabby and blue!

 

 

"Smile"

 

 



 

Chipboard pieces used include:

Soft Feather Set

Barbed Wire

Old Fence

Heart Silhouettes

 

 

I covered the Barbed Wire and Old Fence with some crackle paint.
 I then added some Shimmerz to add a little bit of colour. I attached the
 Fence with foam tape, and the Barb Wire
was added in with my layers.

 



I painted a couple of Feathers from the Soft Feather Set  and then dipped
them in some Gold Chunky Glitter.  I then applied some Texture paste to
the edges and a little more Shimmerz to the centre.

 

 

 



I hope you enjoyed my 2 Crafty share today........pop over to the BLOG for more wonderful inspiration.

Hugs xo



Shimmerz sunshine :)

Hello, hope you are having a lovely Wednesday :)  Just popping in with a Shimmerz creation that went up on the blog last weekend.  Had so much fun making this.......it just screams happy, sunshine and fun doesn't it!! 

 

 

Here are the Shimmerz products I used:

 

Spritz in Mango Madness

Vibez in Egg Noggin

Coloringz in Mandarin Mai Tai

Dimensionz in Streets of Gold and Orange U Pretty

Shimmerz in Golden Wheat and Marigold

 

 

"Love You"

 

 

 

I also used some gorgeous 2 Crafty chipboard pieces, including this loopy Love You title!!    I love it and I have just layered it up on top of all of the the other embellishments.

 

I also used the Dimensionz on the title word "Love You".  I love how this product gives so much texture and puffiness to your Chipboard products.

 

 

 



I also used some Indian Feathers and made a little arrow.

 

 



I covered the Chevron bits with lots of Shimmerz along with my background.  A little masking too.

 

 



I used the lid from a Spritz bottle and dipped it into the Golden Wheat Shimmerz, I then placed this over the layout randomly to add some circles. 

 

 



The Shimmerz products I used compliment the embellishments and papers perfectly :)

 

 



I have more 2Craty projects to share for this month but I must get my big boy to the dentist soon.  My poor baby has cut his first lot of permanent teeth before loosing any of his baby teeth, so we are off for a scan today.  So at least the tooth fairy may be coming soon.....might have to leave him an extra dollar if they have to be pulled!!!  I would love to hear any stories you have had with your kids teeth, being my first to go down this road, I have no idea what we are in for......not too mention I avoid the dentist (for myself) at all costs :(

 

Thanks for dropping by, bye for now xo

Once Upon A Sketch Jan Challenge

HELLO!!!!!!!!!  HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!  A big hi from me, it's seems like a lifetime since I popped by.  We are in full swing with school holidays, so I have been spending most of my time with the kidlets!  It's been fun and full on :)

 

I am here to share with you my very first creation for Once Upon A Sketch. Here is the beautiful sketch by Nadia.  I hope you can play along this month, always so many fantastic prizes to be won :)

 

 

 

 

 

Here is my creation.  I love Nadia's sketches, you can add so much to it and still see the sketch there :)  I love the challenge of journaling too, something I want to do more of!!

 

 

"Always Remember"

 



 

Some closeups.  I have used mostly Prima here.  Lots of Shimmerz and glitter.

 



 

 

I love the Prima pebbles, they are so cool to work with :)

 

I used a Prima brick mask and some stamping too.

 



 

A little bit of Sinamay to shabby it up!

 



A feather dipped in gold glitter!!  I also painted the tips of all the flowers with a touch of Gesso.  Still my number one thing to do to tone down those flowers.

 

 

 



 

Okay, that's me for today, have a wonderful rest of the week, hopefully be back here soon with loads more to share :)

Hugs xoxo

Season's Greetings xo

Hello!  Just popping by with probably my last share for the year.....a Christmas layout I made using loads of yummy Shimmerz.  It's only 3 more sleeps and Santa will be here.......so excited, I don't know who is more excited, the kids or myself :) 

 

Here are the collection of Shimmerz products I used on my layout:

 

Spritz in 4 leaf Clover and Rock-a-fella Blue

Vibez in Holly Jolly

Dimensionz in Green Thumb

Dazzlerz in Spun Sugar

Blingz in Hi Ho Silver

Shimmerz in Ultra Marine

 

 

"It's Beginning to Feel a lot Like Christmas"

 

 

 

Some details......I have used some chipboard from 2 Crafty and gorgeous Prima flowers.

I used a Prima mask here, sprayed the Rock-a-fella Blue Spritz.  I wanted the bricks to pop out more so I just went back over the Spritz (after it had dried) with the stencil and modelling paste.

 

 

 



I applied the Blingz in Hi Ho Silver to the stars and snow flakes.

I sprayed the accent with the Spritz to change the colour of it to match the rest of the layout.

 

 

 



 

 

I snapped the resin piece in half and used on the top and bottom of the layout.

 

 



I used some 2 Crafty chipboard pieces which I covered in Dazzlerz Sugar Spun and then traced my finger on the legs of the reindeer with the Hi Ho Silver Blingz.



One last detailed shot.

I would love to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, stay safe wherever you are!!!!  Thanking you all for your support and kind words throughout the year, it really makes me so happy that you drop by and enjoy seeing my creations!!! 

I will see you in 2014......hugs xoxoxo

 

 

 



Christmas inspiration and a new DT!!!

Hi lovely blog followers and friends!!!  I have my Christmas holiday album to share with you today!  I made this using a Kaisercraft clear album along with loads of Shimmerz and Christmas collection papers by Heidi Swapp and Webster's Pages Allison Kreft.    I used some gorgeous Chippies from 2 Crafty and some Prima Resin.

 

I didn't do a complete December daily, I just don't have the time to fill it so instead I have just made it a holiday album for all of those special days and events we have through December.

 

 

Here is the front cover without the pages behind it:)  I like these Christmas colours for a change for me...I always shy away from red!!!

 

 

 



 

Here are a few of the pages on the inside..................

 

 



This is my last page and the other clear end to my album.  I love how the Shimmerz sat on this clear board.  It kind of looks like a Christmas Bauble!!! 

 

 

 

Closeups of the front cover...........

 



 

2 Crafty Reindeer and flourish.

 



Here is the Shimmerz colour palette I used for this Mini Album:

 

 



 

I also want to share with you my Christmas layout I created for the newest issue of Paperhaus.  I created this using the Paperhues for the winter issue.  You can find the link here for more inspiration!!

 

 

"Cutest Little Elf"

 

 



I love this layout......I used lots of Crate Paper along with some pretty Prima flowers.  Loads of layers as usual :)

 

 



Some cute little flags by October Afternoon.  Easy enough to make yourself though with a toothpick and paper!

 

 



I used a circle stencil underneath with lots of yummy Shimmerz colours.

 

 

 



 

The mint accent frame is by Webster's Pages.

 



 

 

 

 In other scrappy news, I have a new Design Team announcement!!!  You may have noticed I have been using a lot of 2 Crafty chipboard lately......well I have been asked to join the design team for 2014.  Super excited to be playing with all of these gorgeous chippy products!  You can find all of the details and team members HERE. 

I am really looking forward to my time with 2 Crafty :)

 

 

 

 

Before I go I would love to share this pic of my gorgeous 3!!  We had a little Christmas shoot yesterday and here is one of my faves :)  Melt my heart they do!

 

 

Okay, that is me for today......have a lovely week with Christmas preparations xo