Story of Today - A Scrapbook Layout with Emma.

Hi ScrappingClearly fans,

Hope this crazy month will allow some crafty fun for you all. 

Today I decided to use up some letters that I’ve had. 

They are Studio Calico gold alpha, 

And I’ve used them on my background instead of a stencil and texture paste. 

I did start with a gold texture paste though just painted on my On Trend2 paper like I would usually use gesso,
and then applying Distress Oxide Antique Linen and Faded Jeans. 

Some stamping, then using my photo as a guide, created a background for my photo to nestle into. 

Then I used a few scrap pieces left over from the
Pink Paislee Cedar Lane  range and ontrend2 range behind my photo. 

I tucked in a couple of Heidi Swapp paper clips to help build layers, and cut out a pineapple from one of the Ontrend2 journal cards. In my layers I also used my last Heidi swap muslin tag. I’ve loved using these. 

I also used a few Heidi swapp gold puffy stickers around the page. 

Finally, my last little touch is the Liquitex ink, in black and white. 

This was a quick layout and a great way to use up odds and ends from your collections.
I hope you have a great few days and will catch you on Thursday. 

Till then, Em xx

you + me

Happy holidays everyone, I am really enjoying our school break. 

So many exciting things are happening and it's that time of year for CHA. So many new products to swoon over!! What is your favourite?

Anyway I'm slightly side tracked, here is my take on the January sketch and I decided to turn it around. We can't wait to see your interpretation.

 This paper range is called Chickaniddy from the Yippee collection. I used lots of the different papers onto white cardstock to add layers and tags. Then some of the layers were matted with black to add contrast.

I used the sequin threads instead of the paint drips. The black and white stickers are from Heidi Swapp.

 Gorgeous gold sparkly foam word thickers (you + me) are from the Cedar Lane collection.

 Close up of the sequins and foam letters.

 My tag has journaling and on the other side I added an extra photo and some washi tape.

Have a lovely day and enjoy your holidays!

Michelle xx

Smile

Hello there, how is everyone this week? Has anyone had time to create? 

Perhaps you are excited for this year, a fresh start to try something new? 

We would love to encourage you to go for it!! There is so much inspiration shared here from Scrapping Clearly and we hope you enjoy visiting us throughout this year. 

I had a lot of fun with this one creating this layout using some of the Chickaniddy Crafts Yippee range. I love the colours and summery designs. 

 I cut out a heart shape from the Kaisercraft Bow and Arrow Chevron 12 x 12 diecut and a slightly smaller heart out of the white cardstock. At the back of the chevron I attached 6 different strips of pattern paper. It was all stitched together, several times to create a whimsical heart.

 This Pinwheel was cut using the Tim Holtz die. The silver glittered foam hearts, arrow and my title Smile was using the thickers from Cedar Lane collection.

Have a lovely day being creative! 

Michelle xx

Wind in my hair.......

Good morning Rikki here with my second November post!!!!! WOW, WOW, WOW is all I can say, I am totally unprepared for my oldest turning 13 years old this month and dont even mention Christmas, is it too late to hide under the covers and pretend that this isnt happening?

Well while I sit in the corner, rocking myself I am going to share with you another layout using the stunning Pink Paislee Cedar Lane range. This time I  have paired it with a beach photo to prove it doesnt have to work just for Autumn/ Winter photos.... because lets face it Western Australia isn't really about leaves turning into those vibrant oranges, rich reds and earthy browns.....

So I had this stunning piece of leaf paper, leaves and leaves and more and of course that means fussy cuttin, I love this piece of pattern paper as it has the elegant shaped leave which also look like feathers (stay tuned...... ).

I must say there was something fun about using the sewing machine and going over all the leaves and sequins in free form.

Another cool thing about Pink Paislee is you can mix and match older ranges, here I have used the the charm from Bella Rouge, and some stickers from the Atlas range.

Dont have the right stickers? thats not a problem, grab a gold paint pen and custom your own alphas.

Dont forget our month Moodboard and Sketch Challenge, to go in the chance to win a $20 store voucher and yes thats $20 for each challenge!!!

Pink Paislee Bella Rouge,

Pink Paislee Atlas 

Till next time have a creative day.

Rikki

xxxxx