Tuesday, October 28, 2014

The Scrapookbook Store - Simple Stories Legacy/October Sketch challenge for Blue Fern Studio's

Hello & a HAPPY Tuesday!
I cant believe that we are into our final week for October....boy this year is just flying by!
Today I'm sharing my 3rd & final DT layout this month for The Scrapbook Store working with Simple Stories - legacy...
ALSO! The Scrapbook store has a GREAT range of Blue Fern Studios chipboard & papers in stock....     you can check it out ------->  HERE    
This layout was inspired by this months Blue Fern Studio sketch Challenge
(first timer playing along)

 Quite a bit of heat embossing with this layout....

The Sketch

Aren't these just the cutest arrows!  the Blue Fern Studio's Arrow words 
I have heat embossed this with American Crafts - Zing Embossing Powders - Opaque Aqua also available from The Scrapbook Store  ----- > HERE
 & heat embossed using American Crafts Aqua powder Kaisercraft - Stains stamp....
 Another arrow from the BFS - Arrow words, this time I have heat embossed it with American Crafts - Zing Embossing Powders - Metallic Purple & wasn't lovin it so went & added the aqua over the top of it......  Cool hey!

Product list:
Simple Stories Legacy - Darkwood pp
Simple Stories Legacy - Newprint pp
Simple Stories Legacy - Vertical Journaling Card element pp
Simple Stories Legacy - Remember pp
Simple Stories Legacy - Expressions cardstock Stickers
Simple Stories Legacy - bitz & pieces
Simple Stories Legacy - Enamel dots
Blue Fern Studio's - Arrow words
American Crafts Zing Aqua & Metallic Purple embossing powders
Kaisercraft - Honeycomb & Dictionary stamps
Bo Bunny - Stitches stamp
Lindy's stamp gang -  Flat Fabio Mist By Limor Webber Designs - Merci Beaucoup Mint
Green Tara -  Camellia lilac & 2 toned Violet white Cherry blossoms flower
Petaloo - forget me not - Seagreen flowers
Tattered lace - foxglove die

Monday, October 20, 2014

The Scrapbook Store - Simple Stories Legacy

Hi There! & THANKS for popping by...
This month from The Scrapbook Store I was sent the Simple Stories Legacy range to play with...
This range was a bit different than my usual go to range, BUT! I always like a challenge....... lol! :) 
Today I share my 2nd layout!
The entire range you can get ----> HERE 
fussy cut out some circles from SS Legacy - Timeless pp
 I have sprayed this Blue Fern Studio - Beaded strings with Lindy stamps gang - Edelweiss moss Green, Stamped it with Kaisercraft - Boutique, & finished it with some splattering.......
The Scrapbook Store has a GREAT range of this Chipboard in store ----> HERE
Products:Simple Stories Legacy - Timeless pp
Simple Stories Legacy - Cherish pp
Simple Stories Legacy - Family Tree pp
Simple Stories Legacy - Journaling Card Elements pp
Simple Stories Legacy - Enamel dots
Simple Stories Legacy - Expressions Cardstock Stickers
Simple Stories Legacy - Bitz & Pieces
Blue Fern Studio - Beaded strings
Lindy stamps gang - Edelweiss moss Green
CW 6x6 Tiny dots
Stamps - Pirma brick & Kaisercraft - Boutique.. 

Friday, October 17, 2014

Start to finish layout video tutorial for The Scrapbook Store

Good evening all!
This month was my turn for a tutorial over @ The Scrapbook Store...
I have created a start to finish layout video tutorial 
for this layout using the Simple Stories - Legacy 
My daughter took this photo of me & hubby just the other week.& just had to scrap it...  :)
I do hope you like it!

Have a GREAT weekend!  :)

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Kaisercraft - Rustic Harmony

3rd range from Kaisercraft this month is  Rustic Harmony! 
This collection is my FAVE for this month...  ♥REALLY LOVE this range

"Perfect Moment"


Kaiser Materials : Rustic Harmony – Tranquil PI648, 6 1/2x 6 1/2 Paper pad PP952, Collectables CT809, Sticker sheet SS259, Clear stamp set CS189, 3×4 cards CM117, Texture stamps – Script CS752, Chevron CS149, Wood grain CS837, paper blooms Dusty Pink F641, Mini paper blooms Sage F649, Wooden flourish (leaves) FL318, Tag pack EM404, tiny pegs EM407, black ink I719, Mix & Match sticker sheets SS252 & SS253, Butterfly stamps CS861, Rhinestones soft pink SB701, Blue grey RS406, Ice Blue SB774.         Other: Stazon black ink & transparency sheet.

"You & Me"


Kaiser Materials : Rustic Harmony -Euphoria PI653,6 1/2x 6 1/2 Paper pad PP952, Collectables CT809, Sticker sheet SS259, Clear stamp set CS189, 3×4 cards CM117, Mini paper blooms – Coconut F644, Sage F649, Dusty pink F658, Inks – Berry IP731, Avocardo IP730, black IP719, Texture stamps -Stains CS162, Arty CS879, Art of life stamp set CS146.             Other: Stazon black ink, transparency sheet, Grey distress ink, black & pastel pink mists, watercolor.

"Live Laugh Love" card

Kaiser Materials : Rustic Harmony 6 1/2x 6 1/2 Paper pad PP952, Collectables CT809, Sticker sheet SS259, Clear stamp set CS189, 3×4 cards CM117, Mini paper blooms – Coconut F644, Sage F649, Dusty pink F658, Inks -black IP719, Tiny peg EM407, String natural EM406, black card – CD503.

Also! Today is my turn for Tuesday tip over on the Kaisercraft blog...
sharing with you how I created the acetate pieces on my 2 layouts @ the top of this post!
if you are interested then please stop by the blog -----> HERE
THANK you for stopping by!  :)

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Kaisercraft - Tropical punch

Hi there!
the 2nd collection for Kasiercraft this month is the GORGEOUS Tropical punch collection..
& today i'm going to share my DT projects......
first up is this note book that I have altered!

OTP "Notes" book
 decided to add a couple of butterflies stickers from the Kasiercraft Violet Crush sticker sheet...
Kaiser Materials used:  Tropical punch Refreshing PI645, Collectables CT808, Sticker sheet SS258, Pineapple crush 3×4 cards CM116, Kaiserfusion yellow Y03, String natural EM406, Tiny pegs EM407, Texture stamp – Stains CS162, Script CS752, Printed tape Film strip PT210, Voilet crush butterfly stickers SS215, Alpha stickers – Natural AS254, Ebony AS251, black ink IP719.             Other: notebook.

"You" Card
 Still 1 of my ALL TIME FAVORITE stamp - this splatter stamp from the Texture stamp - stains 
Kaiser Materials used:  Tropical punch 6 1/2x 6 1/2 paper pad PP951, Collectables CT808, Sticker sheet SS258, Texture stamp – Stains CS162, Dictionary CS890, Alpha stickers – Natural AS254, Ebony AS251, black ink IP719.      Other: doily die, watercolor.

"Always"
 Kaiser Materials used: – Tropical punch Funtimes PI643, Party PI646, Mocktail PI647, Template – Crosses T618, Paper blooms Sunset F634, Hot pink F663, Mini paper blooms – Seabreeze F648, black F661, Acetate shapes EM965, Inks – black IP719, Berry IP731, Saffron IP728, Lagoon IP727, 4×6 Journaling cards CM316,  Collectables CT808, Sticker sheet SS258, Printed tape Film strip PT210.              Other: Mist spray & gesso.
"Love You"Have used the 6x6 Kaiser - wheat template


Kaiser Materials used: – Tropical punch Sunny PI642, Collectables CT808, Sticker sheet SS258, 4×6 Journaling cards CM316, Pineapple crush 3×4 cards CM116, Template Wheat T408, Inks – black IP719, Lagoon IP727, Texture stamps – Triangles CS150, Tiny dots CS151, Violet crush butterfly stickers SS215, North Pole stamp set CS188, Paper blooms Sunset F634, Mini paper bloom Olive F650, Sea breeze F648, Fire red F669.          Other: black & yellow mists, Modeling paste.
Thank you for stopping by 
HAPPY SUNDAY!   :)

Friday, October 10, 2014

Kaisercraft - North Pole

Hi there fellow scrappers!
Last week over on the Kaisercraft blog 
was my week to showcase my projects working with October's Collections....
& now that I have found a few spare minutes thought I'd share here too!
North Pole
"Love"
 Using the collectables & a circle stamp from the North Pole clear stamp set...
 the acetate clock is from an older Kaisercraft collection & from my stash... 
Kaiser Materials used: – North Pole Tobooggon PI637, 61/2×61/2 paper pad PP950, Collectables CT807, Sticker sheet SS257, Clear stamp set CS188,  texture stamps – Arty CS879, Printed tape Domino PT 203,Tiny pegs EM407, Acetate shapes EM965.
Other: watercolor & black mist.
"Christmas Memories"

Kaiser Materials used: – North Pole Snowflake PI632, Sliverbells PS368, Clear stamp set CS188, 6 1/2×6 1/2 paper pad PP950, Collectables CT807, Sticker sheet SS257, Rhinestones – SB775, Triangles template T615, String natural EM406, Texture stamp – Dictionary CS890.     Other: Adirondack Alcohol ink – cloudy blue, Modeling paste.
BTP – Altered coffee tin

Kaiser Materials used: – North Pole Elves PI636, Sliverbells PS368, Collectables CT807, Sticker sheet SS257, Pocket Stickers Christmas cheer CM508, Tiny pegs EM407, Pearls red SB795, white lace EM926, Mix & match doilies SS253.        Other: coffee tin
wanna purchase some of this gorgeous range? The Scrapbook Store has in stock ----> HERE          & ATM  20% OFF Storewide   3 days only  Ends Sunday midnight 12.10.14

HAPPY Friday! :)

Friday, October 3, 2014

The Scrapbook Store October's sketch

New month means new challenges &
The Scrapbook Store has a FANTASTIC October sketch challenge...

"Dream"
papers & rhinestones are Glitz Design 77, also! have used a few Kaisercraft - Miss Empire collectables
 loved the circles, I just didn't want to use circle photos instead went with a Blue Fern Studio - circle link, which I embossed with Lindys Stamp Gang - Embossing Powders - Morning Glory
have used a Tattered Lace - Floxgloves...
Products I've used & most could be purchased at the store.. 
 Glitz design 77 - Bitz & Pieces pp
Glitz design 77 - Feather pp
Glitz design 77 - Giant rhinestones
Heidi Swapp - Favorite Things - Epoxy Word Stickers
Heidi Swapp - Spray Stencil - 6x6" - Confetti
Blue Fern Studios - Chipboard Shapes - Circle Links
Kaisercraft Miss Empire collectables
Kaisercraft - butterfly stamp
Kaisercraft - Love stamp
Memory box - rings & puddles
Tattered Lace - Floxgloves
IndigoBlu Rubber Stamps - A6 - Bubbles Background
Lindys Stamp Gang - Starburst Mist - Cape Cod Coral
Lindys Stamp Gang - Embossing Powders - Morning Glory 
Petaloo - Mini Wild Roses - Teal
Green Tara - white rose (sprayed teal)
Green Tara - Rose bubs 
Green Tara - 8cm Velvet Roses - Mint (single)
Green Tara - Cherry bossoms 

wanna see what my fellow designers created or play along stop by the gallery-----> here
HAPPY friday & thank you so very much for stopping by!

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Scrap around the world October moodboard

Good morning!
Today I have something EXCITING to share.......
not only is the October's moodboard over @ Scrap around the world up 

The October moodboard was created by Meeeeeee!
 my love for colors,butterflies & a bit of fashion all in 1 moodboard!



 The Squiggly Heart Cluster chipboard which I have inked black is 2crafty... you can get yours from The Scrapbook Store ---> HERE
 another gorgeous piece of chipboard Butterfly of Gears by Which Craft 
flowers are Green Tara & Prima.... Papers Webster pages - Ocean Melody 

So many WONDERFUL Prizes up for grabs get a load of them..... (I have copied & paste this next bit from SATW blog)

NOW FOR WHAT YOU CAN WIN!!

1ST PRIZE

 $50 worth of Green Tara products & flowers!



Green Tara is an Australian based company, importer & wholesaler of 
handmade & milled mulberry papers,beautiful ribbons, fabric & paper flowers, 
washi tape & more!  They are continually adding to their collections of high
 quality products with beautiful embellishments in rich colours & textures!


Image depicts a sampling of Green Tara's latest products & is for illustration purposes only. Prizewinner will receive an awesome selection of Green Tara products worth $50.

Blog:  http://www.greentara1.blogspot.com.au/
Website:  http://www.greentara.com.au/home.php 


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2ND PRIZE

$40 worth of fantastic stamps from Darkroom Door 
{the lovely Christmas one you see below plus MORE!}



Darkroom Door is owned by photographer Rachel Greig &  graphic designer 
Stewart Yule, who combine their talents to design a unique range of rubber stamps
 &  papercrafting products suitable for card making, scrapbooking, invitations,collage, 
mixed media & altered art. As the name suggests, Darkroom Door products
 have a strong photographic element in their design.


Rubber stamps: Brushed Christmas Vol 1.


Check out the Darkroom Door website to see their full
 selection along with a gallery full of projects and ideas!

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/rachelgreig

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                                                                3RD PRIZE

                                       $30 worth of product from 7Dots Studio!



7 Dots Studio was born from dreams & for dreams. 
We are a European scrapbooking manufacturer of high 
quality scrapbooking products – papers, stickers, die-cuts,
 collage sheets, 6x6 pads, collection kits &chipboards. 
Quality of our products is our top priority. 

Our collections are created by amazingly talented artists - 
from clean, graphic designs to mixed-media, grungy collage look. 
What you can always be sure of are high quality & thickness of our
 papers, which makes them work perfectly with all kinds of media.

 Among our products you will find also clear stamp sets coordinating 
with our collections to make them even more interesting & versatile.
We are amazingly happy & feel very blessed to see how much
 our products are loved by crafters & artists around the world!

If you would like to see more awesome inspiration from 
our design team please visit our blog or Facebook fan page.


Blog/website: http://7dotsstudio.com/

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4TH PRIZE

$20 gift card from The Flying Unicorn Online Store!
{plus FREE POSTAGE!}


Flying Unicorn...Your Passion. Your Art. 
Our online store has an incredible selection of products for all papercraft
artists. Our Kit of the Month is filled with the latest & greatest ~ including 
an off-the-page project to keep your creative juices flowing!  Be sure to 
check out the Flying Unicorn forums, a hot & happening place that 
includes monthly challenges, tips, techniques & friendships that last! 

We also have a blog &  Facebook page
where you can find loads of inspiration!


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5TH PRIZE

 $15 worth of 2Crafty Chipboard!


2Crafty Chipboard is an Australian owned & operated manufacturer & wholesaler 
of laser cut chipboard products, located in Sydney, Australia.  We have been
 in operation since October 2006 & have more than 1 000 designs on offer.
We pride ourselves on quality products that are versatile & up to date with 
market trends, as well as offering unbeatable customer service, 
with quick turnaround of jobs large & small.

We are happy to quote on personalised jobs, whether it be a single title for a 
customer, or large jobs for retreats, classes etc.  If you are a retail business 
& would like to stock our range of unique products, please contact us
 for more information.  Please see further details on our blog!


Image depicts a sampling of 2Crafty's latest products
 & is for illustration purposes only. 
Prizewinner will receive an awesome selection of 
2Crafty Chipboard to the value of their prize.


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RANDOM PRIZE

$25 worth of Lindy's Stamp Gang sprays, as well as
 a BONUS 9 EXQUISITE LACE FLOWERS  
sponsored by SCRAPS OF ELEGANCE KIT CLUB!


Scraps of Darkness & Scraps of Elegance are monthly scrapbook kit clubs that
cater to scrapbookers who are looking for an alternative to what other kit clubs offer.
Our kits are designed for artists who wish to take scrapbooking to a level beyond.
We strive to include the latest & greatest items on the market that will enable you
 to create not "just a layout", but a work of art.


Please also check out the inspiration from our design team on the shop's blog!
You can also find us on Facebook & Pinterest & YouTube - let's connect!
Our tutorials you can find here!
Store: http://store.scrapsofdarkness.com
Blog: http://scrapsofdarkness.blogspot.com/
Community / Gallery: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scrapsofdarkness

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ALL OUR PRIZES ALWAYS INCLUDE FREE INTERNATIONAL POSTAGE!!

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The deadline for this challenge is  FRIDAY 31st OCTOBER 2014.



Did I mention how I just love my moodboard lol 
 I hope you get inspired by my board in some way & play along!
have a FAB Thursday....
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