Life.Paper.Scrapbook Issue 2

Issue #2 of the Online Life.Paper.Scrapbook Magazine has gone live!! Check it out HERE
There is a fantastic mix of projects and designers in this edition

Thought I might share a more detailed post of the layout I submitted as part of the Design Team.

I have used papers and embellishments from the Studio Calico Atlantic Collection. LOVE LOVE LOVE the colours and designs in amongst the papers

I cut down a 12x12 piece of 'South Hampton' paper (pink side) to 8.5x11". Im finding that I like making more layouts in this size than any other as the page doesn't look as bare if Im using a smaller photo.

The other papers Ive layered up under the photo are from the 6x6 paper pad. I also added some vellum from a previous SC release and the 'Love you' tab is from a journalling card from the Sundrifter collection (also by Studio Calico)

Another technique I find myself using on pretty much all of my layouts is distressing the edges of photos and papers. Ive got an old pair of blunt scissors which I run along the edges of the paper, and a nail file for the edges of photos.

The thickers used are from the 'Yes Please' collection by Amy Tangerine. (Chip thickers Goodness/Watercolour)

Other embellishments Ive used are the Cork Arrows, Circle stickers and Glitter stars from the Atlantic Collection, plus a doily and some scattered sequins from my stash.

Stay tuned for more details on the Project Life layout I had featured with this.

June Colour Challenge - Life Paper Scrapbook

Today Im sharing my layout for the June Colour Challenge over at Life Paper Scrapbook. 

This was a super rushed layout this month as I was pushing for time to get it ready! 

Also super crappy photos due to such crappy weather (excuses excuses hehe)

This was the colour palette we had to follow

I found it quite tricky to match exact colours as my stash is very limited. Since completing the layout, I have found other items I could have used instead  (always the way lol)

This is what I came up with

 Ive used papers from the Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm range, plus American Craft thickers - no idea on the name as they were loose in a basket. The doily was given to me awhile back in a swap online. the other embellishments were from the Lucky Charm coloured chipboard thickers pack.

And a close up of the layers and distressed edges.

I think this is my go to technique when making layouts, Love a nice roughed up edge.

Theres a super cool prize pack up for grabs for the winner of this challenge.. Details over on the LPS Blog post. Hope you can join us this month. 

Project Life Week 20 - Polka Dot Creative

Ive got a stack of layouts to share over the next few days.. 

Starting with my Week 20 Project Life spread.. 

Ive used the May Mini Kit from Polka Dot Creative. Love these mini kits, they are stuffed full of inspirational goodness! Excuse the not so great photos - yet again :( I really need to invest in a light box of some sort as the weather seems to be getting worse for photo taking!

Ive pretty much used every single item that was in the kit, including the brown paper packaging.

The left hand side - Leilas new shoes, a card for mum, leilas new trick, food coverage and a playdate filled up this side of the spread.

A close up of the confetti pocket and PDC stamp from the paper bag. 

The exclusive stamp that was part of the kit - stamped onto a doily for something different. The wood veneers are stamped with some silver ink to give them a big of shine. The stitched heart was from my stash.

The right hand side covers a trip to the hairdressers, Wiggle time and a crop day I attended. 

LOVE this hand stamped tag that was in the kit, and the Maggie Holmes paper. 

Close up of a card I made for a recent card swap, with a photo of a layout I made at the Crop day for someone else.

Check back in tomorrow for the latest Life Paper Scrapbook colour challenge.

Project Life is a concept designed by Becky Higgins. It is a range that works anyway you want it to. You don't have to embellish your layouts or use any extra products like I do. You can easily record an album full of memories with just a Core Kit, bulk pack of page protectors and a 12x12 Album. I purchase all my core products from Craft House - Exclusive stockist for Australia and New Zealand. 

Project Life Week 19 - A Piece of Cake Designs

This week features the May Cake Kit from A Piece of Cake Designs

I love how versatile these kits are. I can use a 4x6 piece of each paper and some embellishments and still have plenty left over for traditional layouts.

There were lots of photos to use this week but I had an idea of how I wanted it to look so I stuck with both design A pages.

I added in some packaging from a stamp set that I had received that week from Kellie - Its so hard to open up her pretty packaging!!

We are having such a fun time with Leila right now! Riding horses, playing with boats and cars and dolls. The alphas are from the Simple stories sticker sheet that were included in the kit. Ive attached the twine with my tiny attacher.

Close up of the journalling card, flower and alphas all from the kit. 

On the right hand side I had more photos to use to document Mothers Day. Leila wasn't too interested in giving anyone presents, more so running off with them lol

I have used the banner stamp that came with the kit (exclusive design by Kellie) straight onto the vellum and then cut out and stapled onto the photo with the tiny attacher.

Ive added in a few doilies here and there from my own stash. Have I said how much I love this kit??

Ive also used a piece of goodness from the May Polka Dot Creative kit which I am using for the following weeks layout.. LOVE Jodie's confetti pockets.

And lastly a close up of the exclusive stamp - Ive used black and silver ink one on top of the other to make it stand out more.

Thats it for this week :)
I will be back soon with more

Project Life is a concept designed by Becky Higgins. It is a range that works anyway you want it to. You don't have to embellish your layouts or use any extra products like I do. You can easily record an album full of memories with just a Core Kit, bulk pack of page protectors and a 12x12 Album. I purchase all my core products from Craft House - Exclusive stockist for Australia and New Zealand. 

Project Life Week 18 - Fun with Amy Tan

Week 18 - Another quiet week.. That was until the weekend struck and I headed off to Melbourne for the Better Homes & Gardens Live show to catch up with Amy Tan YAY.. 

I was originally going to use a completely different product for this weeks layout.. however due to the subject of most of the photos, what better range than YES PLEASE by Amy Tangerine.
Everything I have used in these inserts are part of that range which I purchased from Polka Dot Creative. (apart from the piece of doily and back of previous weeks clips - top right)

As you can see I had only taken 3 photos for 6 of the days this week then a massive bunch for the BH&G show. Ive used the 6x6 paper pad from this range and cut them down to fit into the pockets. I left some of the tabs that hold the sheets in the pads for extra colour on the tops and sides of the papers (middle row)

Just a few photos of Amy and myself and the other lovely ladies I met up with on the day. This was the first time that I had met Carol from the Project Life Australia group, but the second time I had met Carolyn and Betty, and of course Amy. It was a lovely day out together. We had a lot of laughs!

Ive added the brochure and a card that we made at the Make and Take session with Amy, She left a lovely note inside for me about the blanket I made her.

More photos of us crazy kids. and a couple of smaller ones to show that we did see some of the other stars from BH&G tv show. All embellishments, stickers and letters are from various Yes Please packs.

Absolutely LOVE this range and the awesome designer behind it. It was so much fun meeting up with Amy again! Such a Beautiful person. I can't wait to hear about the arrival of her Little Cutie in a few months time :)

Project Life is a concept designed by Becky Higgins. It is a range that works anyway you want it to. You don't have to embellish your layouts or use any extra products like I do. You can easily record an album full of memories with just a Core Kit, bulk pack of page protectors and a 12x12 Album. I purchase all my core products from Craft House - Exclusive stockist for Australia and New Zealand. 

Project Life - Mini album ideas

I thought I would share with you all a few ideas I had for the Mini Albums made by Becky Higgins as part of the Project Life range. Im currently finishing off these little beauties for the Sydney Quilt and Craft Expo. I will be there helping Craft House showcase the full Project Life range

I will blog more about these albums individually after the expo

Travel album (in progress)
I have used almost every card from the Wellington and Bridgeport mini kits for this album

And a couple from the mayfield mini kit

A Recipe book using a mini album and ONLY cards from the Clementine core kit. I'm not using any photos for this one

A 1st birthday album (it's only taken me a year and a half to get these photos into an album) i finished it off in approx 2 hours.

And lastly a Product samples album using the Olive edition cards to show of products I had made for my business last year.

The beauty of these mini albums is that you don't need to add any embellishments at all. The photos and cards speak for themselves.

Stay tuned for individual posts about each album :)

Project Life is a concept designed by Becky Higgins. It is a range that works anyway you want it to. You don't have to embellish your layouts or use any extra products like I do. You can easily record an album full of memories with just a Core Kit, bulk pack of page protectors and a 12x12 Album. I purchase all my core products from Craft House - Exclusive stockist for Australia and New Zealand.