Christmas tags by Tracey B

 It's almost that time!

This is the first bit of preparation I've done.   Better get a wriggle on!

                                        

Now to buy some presents to stick these tags on.   Thinking mixed media at the shop!

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cheers

Tracey

“Naughty or Nice?” - By Amy Churchward

Christmas is just around the corner, and with it comes the joy of creating festive layouts that capture the spirit of the season! This year, I decided to play around with a theme that’s both playful and nostalgic: “Naughty or Nice?”. After all, isn’t that the age-old question we all ponder during the holidays?

As we dive into this month's Christmas topic, the Holiday Magic Colour palette really sets the mood. Think rich reds, deep greens, and shimmering golds – the perfect blend to bring out the warmth and wonder of the season.

For this layout, I had so much fun mixing and matching some gorgeous papers and embellishments. 

The Luckyfindings Image: Holly was the ideal touch to frame the central photo, giving it that classic Christmas vibe. 

I used various papers from the Vicki Boutin Warm Wishes Collection, including “Holiday Wishes”, “Hello December”, “Holly Jolly”, “Snow Day”, and “Evergreen”. These papers are just so versatile and beautifully designed, making it easy to layer them for a rich, textured look.

One of my favourite tricks is using the Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher to staple papers together. Not only does it serve its practical purpose, but it also adds a cute, rustic embellishment to the layout. 

To give the page a bit of sparkle, I splattered some Simon Hurley Lunar Paste in Slippery When Wet – it’s just the right amount of shimmer to catch the eye without being too overwhelming.

Of course, no layout is complete without a few finishing touches from my stash! I added some star embellishments and flair from Charms Creations that brought the whole piece together.

Check out these close-ups to see the details:

Thanks so much for looking! I hope this inspires you to get into the Christmas spirit and create something magical this holiday season.

Happy scrapping!

Amy 😊

another day by Tracey B

Good morning everyone

I just love incorporating some Lucky Findings Imagery in traditional scrapbooking.

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Products I've used include

Lucky Findings Imagery Kool Kitty 

49 & Market patterned paper Spectrum Gardinia

Studio Calico patterned paper Goldie

Stencil

Lunar Paste - Yellow Jacket & No Chill

Colour Blast past - Punch (mixed with clear impasto)

Dusty Attic chipboard

Cadence Coloured Pearl Metallic - Baby pink

49 & Market ticket

tag

black gesso

Bella Boulevard matte enamel dots

 chipboard camera

alphas

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Tracey

  

 

Social commentary by Tracey B

 Good morning everyone

Inspired by the theme of this month's colour palette with a photo of some graffiti in Bendigo

Products I've used include

Stencil and 13@rts gel medium to act as a resist for Distress inks

Vicki Boutin patterned paper

Heidi Swapp Favorite Things paper

Vicki Boutin Print Shop ephemera die cut

Doodlebug Alphabet Soup Beetle Black

Die cuts

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Trace

 

be your own hero by Tracey B

Good morning everyone

This month's colour palette is bold and bright.   And, if you're like me and your stash of neon is limited - it's time to go shopping!

  

I printed a Lucky Finding imagery photo onto some copy paper and painted up my gelli plate and tried to pull a print.   It didn't work they way I wanted (possibly the wrong sort of printer) but still usable.

used lots of Dina Wakley paints (Legit, Ocean, Gnarly and Tubular)

some Colour Arte silks glaze (Apricot Nectar, Pint Anthurum and Jasmine)

made some paper netting (lots of YouTube videos available)

Other products from my stash including

fabric

ribbon

staples

stamps

Flutterby word stickers

chipboard

black gesso

TFL

cheers

Tracey

Be Bold - Amy Churchward

Hi there, fabulous scrappers! Amy here, ready to shake things up with a layout that’s a little outside the box and a whole lot of fun! 🌟 

This November, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and dive into something bold and daring, just like the sassy image at the heart of this design.

The spark of inspiration came from this month’s colour palette – Urban Graffiti. Picture it: vibrant hues, edgy vibes, and a street-smart attitude that’s just begging to be splashed onto your pages!

The Background Breakdown

First things first, let’s talk about that background. I wanted something dramatic yet versatile, so I reached for my trusty Dylusions Ink Spray in Black Marble. I mixed it with water, grabbed a wide brush, and went to town with horizontal strokes. While the ink was still wet, I got a little wild and added large dollops of water with a dropper to create a wicked watermark effect. Trust me, it’s as cool as it sounds!

To add some punchy details, I pulled out the Tim Holtz Brush Mark Stencil and worked some magic with Distress Oxides in Twisted Citron, Salty Ocean, and Lumberjack Plaid. The result? A vibrant, graffiti-inspired backdrop that screams creativity!

Stamping Fun

What’s a bold layout without some funky stamping? I dug into my stash for a stamp set that perfectly complemented the theme. Layering the stamps across the background gave it a dynamic, textured look that’s full of energy and movement.

For the title, I couldn’t resist using the Tim Holtz Black Upper Case Foam Stamp Set. I combined Distress Ink in Salty Ocean, Lumberjack Plaid, and Twisted Citron with a permanent black stamp ink to create a striking, multi-coloured effect. It’s bold, it’s loud, and it’s absolutely fabulous!

The Star of the Show

Now, let’s talk about the star of this layout – the image. I chose an absolute gem from the LuckyFindings collection called “I am a Rockstar”. It’s fierce, it’s sassy, and it captures the bold spirit of this design perfectly.

Close-Ups and Final Touches

Curious to see the finer details? Check out these close-ups! You’ll spot the texture, the layers, and all the little touches that bring this layout to life. It’s a project that’s as fun to make as it is to admire.

So, what do you think? Ready to be bold with your next layout? I hope this inspires you to take a creative leap and try something new. After all, scrapbooking is all about expressing yourself and having fun while you’re at it!

Ciao for now, lovelies! Amy 😊

Spring is coming by Tracey B

 Good morning everyone

I'm feeling thankful the winter is officially over.   Just waiting to feel the spring love.

Products I've used include

Teresa Collins paper - Something wonderful

Distress Ink (Twisted Citron, Peeled Paint, Evergreen Bough, Unchartered Mariner)

Scrap FX transparency

49 & Market Spectrum Sherbert Tidal Wave laser cuts

Versamark

Clear embossing powder

Doodlebug Alphabet soup alphas

Heidi Swapp Magic Medium (Used as a glue - perfect!)

Pebble Rock glass - Mich black

Pebb;e Rock Opaque - Deb Teal

Prills (Entertain You & Ribbit)

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Trace

Epic Cool by Tracey B

 Good morning everyone

Orange & blue - one of my fave colour combos

Products I've used include

Vicki Boutin paper (Mariposa & Good stuff)

Donna Downey stencil

gesso

Distress Ink 

(Rusty Hinge, Vintage Photo, Spiced Marmalade, Chipped Sapphire, Unchartered Mariner)

Dina Wakley Paint (Lapis)

49 & Market Everywhere film strip

49 & Market wishing Bubbles

49 & Market Wishing Bubbles & Baubles

Heidi Swapp glitter sticker navy

Heidi Swapp Artwalk stickers

Distress Mica stain - Juniper Berry

Dear Lizzy words, distress ink & glossy accents

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Trace

Safari Bound by Tracey B

 Good morning everyone

More touches of purple (just!)

Products I've used include

cadence fabric paint, (these are lucious!)

stencil and stencil brush

Die cut leaves from waste not paper

49 & Market ephemera

49 & Market filmstrips (Sage)

Heidi Swapp Sun chaser stickers

Heidi Swapp Favorite Things puffy stickers

Nuvo drops (Wisteria purple)

Perfect Pearls mist (Forever Violet)

string 

eyelet  

TFL

cheers

Tracey

Enchantment by Tracey B

 Good morning

I must admit, purple is my least favourite colour, so this colour palette is a stretch for me - reluctantly added touches of purple!

Products I've used include

Prima paper 

Stencils and distress ink (Evergreen Bough, Peeled Paint) and Oxide (Villainous Potion)

49 & Market ephemera

49 & Market Spectrum Gardenia rubons

wire

gauze

diamantes

ribbon

TFL

cheers

Tracey

Memories by Tracey B

 Good morning

Here's a take on this month's colour palette

Products I've used include

Lunar Paste - Game over

Art by Marlene Rice paper

Dress my Craft transfer me Pink Smoke

Cadence Metallic paint Laventa Lavender

Cadence fabric paint - Menthol

Stencils -  Vicki Boutin Bountiful and Paper Artsy PS0002

Light & Fluffy paste

Lucky Findings Foundation pack Rose Lullaby

Colour Blast Spray - Bubblegum

Mesh

Bow

embroidery thread

13@rtds chip board

embossing powder (sprinkled on a mixed lot)

TFL

cheers

Trace

Born to Explore - Amy Churchward

Hello there - thank you for stopping by!

Can you believe it’s already October? 

This year has flown by so quickly - no pun intended - as today, I’m excited to share a mixed media layout using the beautiful LUCKYfindings Imagery Sheet - "Fly with Me Baby" image.

Kylie has added a variety of these LUCKYfindings prints to the shop, and there are soooo many to choose from. 

For this layout, I’ve drawn inspiration from this month’s colour palette play. 

I just love these colours with the black and white photo!

October Colour Palette Play - Enchanted Forest

Here’s a look at the products I used for this project:

• Image 
• LUCKYfindings Imagery Sheet - "Fly with Me Baby"
• Cardstock 
• Heavy white cardstock 
• Trimmed and mounted onto a sheet of Vicki Boutin's Storyteller - Free Spirit
• Paint 
• Dina Wakley Acrylic Paint in Bodacious, 
• Mixed with a little water and 
• Applied with a brayer to move the paint around the page easily
• Stencil 
• Distress Oxide in Villainous Potion 
• Applied through a Dina Wakley Stencil - Circles for Layering, using a blending brush
• Inks 
• Page splatters and stamping with
• Distress Oxide Inks in Mowed Lawn, Twisted Citron, and Weathered Wood
• Stamp 
• Maggie Holmes Round Trip Stamp Set
• Title 
• Various Thickers including 
• Heidi Swapp Sun Chaser Thickers 
• Heidi Swapp Silver Glitter Foam Uppercase Alphas
• Border 
• Hand-drawn with the Dina Wakley FudeBall Pen in black

Here are some close-ups of the layout:

Thanks again for stopping by. I hope this post leaves you feeling inspired to get crafting.

Happy creating always, Amy

B4 by Tracey B

 Good morning everyone

What's your favourite brand?   Mine's 49 & Market.   

Here's a LO with lots of their goodies

Products I've used include

49 & Market Alena rub-ons

49 & Market Spectrum Sherbert Tidal Wave Laser cuts

49 & Market Ticket Essentials

Uniquely Creative The Story Garden wood veneer

Vintage (2013!) Heidi Swapp ghost letters

Gauze

thread

TFL

cheers

Trace