Pretty as a Princess | Masters Challenge 10 - Fiskars

Hey Everyone! 

I'm back again with my FINAL layout share as a Master for Scrapbooking Memories Magazine. 

This was our very last challenge for the magazine, so it's a little bittersweet. While I loved my time as a Master, and am SUPER excited to see who the next team of creatives are, I am totally ready for a new challenge!

For this challenge we were sent a pack of Fiskars Punches, and given the task of creating something to showcase them.... 10 challenges and an article later and I still struggled for ideas. What I did come up with in the end, was all kinds of wonderful. 

I've used the Love Always collection from Cocoa Vanilla Studio - absolutely stunning collection, and perfect for documenting black & white photos with. It has a softness to it that doesn't overpower the memories being documented. I was able to use 4 of the punches we were given - A bird punch, hearts border punch, cloud punch and a flower/doily punch.

I grouped all the punches within this corner with the addition of the bow from the collection pack. The cloud shape punch was perfect to cut in half and make a wing for the bird, and I even made use of the inner hearts from the border punch

I kept the embellishing pretty simple with this main cluster, and the 2 smaller ones. All which form a diagonal line across the page, a design element that I've become quite fond of with most of my layouts recently.

I used white cardstock for some of the punched shapes to keep the softness of the layout, and so that they complimented the page, rather than standing out.

Thanks so much for stopping by today, I hope this has given you some form of inspiration. 

Until Next time, Happy Scrapping

Michelle x

SUPERDAD | Masters Challenge 9 - Design Issue

Hey Scrappy Friends!! I thought I'd share a quick layout that was published a few months back in Scrapbooking Memories Magazine. 

This was a Masters Challenge for the 'Design Issue' where we were able to use what ever we liked, and do what ever we wanted! AWESOME!! Creative freedom.. Well, turns out its not so easy to choose something to document, or products to use when you have such freedom. In the end I decided on a masculine Dad theme, as I knew it was going to be published around the time of Fathers Day here in Australia, and it was the perfect opportunity to scrap these photos of Clinton and Leila together.

I chose a background design cut file from The Cut Shoppe, that features a fun 'cut and fold' chevron design, and backed it with papers from the Totally Rad collection from Cocoa Vanilla Studio. I sewed all the pieces down to create a flatter background, but also to add a little more detail to the page.

I used a range of paper pieces from the same collection under the photos, and embellished in clusters along a slight diagonal line across the page. 

This card from the cut apart sheet was perfect for a statement piece on the page, and complimented the theme of the photos just right!

Lastly I created the title out of Alpha stickers and ephemera pieces and called it done!

I hope this has given you some form of inspiration! Until Next time.. 

Happy Scrappin' 

Michelle x

PS. The Cut file used is the Cheeky Chevron 12x12 and can be found HERE in The Cut Shoppe Etsy Store

Big Brother | Masters Challenge 8 - Kaisercraft

Hi Everyone! I thought It was time that I shared another Masters layout with you all.

This was made for the Kaisercraft challenge in Issue 19.04 and features their Always & Forever Collection. 

The collection is full of florals and wedding themed designs, with a colour palette I wouldn't generally scrap with. And, as I'm not married and have no wedding photographs to suit the theme, I found it quite a tricky collection to work with. To that I could get a better feel for what I could create, I ended up removing all the wedding related items from the pack. This made it a little easier to work with.

I chose a photo of Leila, when she was only a few days old, being held by my Nephew Bailey. He was so very cute, and kept calling her his 'sister'. I originally had this layout complete without the woodgrain paper. However I felt there was too much white and roses, and it didn't look complete. I'm super happy with how it turned out, even though I still feel I didn't use the collection to its full potential.

Here's some close ups..

I've layered stickers and die cut shapes from the collection to create a large cluster along the middle of the page, then used a quote strip right along the middle, rather than a large title.

There were some wood veneers within this collection that I was able to glitz up with glitter paste. This added an extra texture to the page, and also some hints of sparkle

Lastly I finished the layout off with some typed journalling and some enamel shapes.

That's all from me today.

Until next time,

Happy Scrapping

Michelle x

Collection - Always and Forever

Products used - Sticker sheet, Collectables pack, Wedding veneer pack, 12x12 papers, Epoxy shape stickers

Other Products used - American Crafts cardstock & vellum, D-lish Scraps doily, staples, foam tape, typewriter

Hello London | Masters Challenge 7 - Graphic 45

Hi Scrappy Friends

Today Im sharing a closer look at another Masters Creation for Scrapbooking Memories Magazine.

This was for the Graphic45 Challenge

I seriously thought I was going to struggle with this challenge. Graphic45 is not a manufacturer that I gravitate towards due to its vintage inspired colours and patterns. However, the pack we received to use for this challenge was CRAZY! So much stuff!! One collection that stood out as a definite winner for me was the Cityscapes collection. Its theme was travel based, and the colour palette was something I knew I could work with.

Here's what I came up with..

Back in 2008 Mum and I, along with my Grandma, took the overseas trip of a lifetime! So many memories from this trip and Its all been scrapbooked. But this collection gave me the perfect opportunity to go back in time and scrap the more cherished photos (better than I did years ago)

I took a photo of mum in front of London Bridge and worked some magic. I know I say it all the time, but I really do love how this turned out. 

I didn't need to do much more than layer and cluster cards and chipboard shapes from the collection with some buttons and flowers from my Cocoa Vanilla Studio stash

I typed the journalling out on vellum as it blended nicely with the vintage feel of the page, then splattered the area with some gold color shine. I've tucked some tabs into the paper layers for added interest and to balance the colours of the layout.

Thats all for this challenge

Until next post

Happy Scrapping

Michelle x

Collection - Graphic45 Cityscapes

Products used - 12x12 & 6x6 paper pads, ephemera card, cardstock stickers, chipboard pieces, tags & pockets.

Other Products used - American Crafts cardstock & vellum, D-lish Scraps doily, Cocoa Vanilla Studio Blooms & Fancy buttons, Gold color shine, Machine stitching, typewriter 

Cherish Forever & Ever | Masters Challenge 6 - Scrap FX

Hello Hello!

Sorry it's been a little while between posts, I've not had a chance to create anything the last few weeks. Life has been a little crazy!

Today I thought I would share another Masters creation for Scrapbooking Memories Magazine. This was for the Scrap FX challenge 

We were sent a generous amount of items to create something wonderful. I combined this with some pretty products from the Free Spirit collection by Cocoa Vanilla Studio

Here's a closer look at what I created..

I chose to document a fun moment of Leila and her teddy bear playing Princess and the King. So much imaginative play happening at this age. I love it!

I tried to layer in as many elements from the challenge pack as possible, while keeping true to my style. I don't generally use a lot of chipboard items, so my techniques in altering things are kept quite simple. 

I altered the 'Doodad's with white gesso and silver glitter paste, then cut them in half and placed them either side of the page. The Native Flora frame has been covered in white gesso with a hint of shimmery sparkle, and the film strip transparency worked well with one from the Cocoa Vanilla Studio ephemera pack..

I really wanted to try something a little different for the feather, and because it takes months for fun new products to turn up on Aussie soil, I experimented. I wanted to MINC the chipboard by using a MINC toner pen and some co-ordinating foil to match the other products I was using. First I coated the chipboard in gesso so that the toner didn't soak in, then I did 2 coats of the toner pen. Wait to dry between coats then run through the MINC with your chosen foil colour. It turned out pretty awesome. 

I've used the flourish stamp under a mini cluster, made up of one of the Cherish words and a sprinkling of Cocoa Vanilla Studio items..

I tried to keep embellishments to a minimum so that the Chipboard pieces had a chance to stand out, so the last few finishing touches were made with some enamel dots and gold color shine splatters..

That's all from me today, thanks for stopping by!

Be sure to check back soon for more scrappy fun!

Bye for now

Michelle x

Products Supplied - Native Flora frame, Filmstrip transparency, Flourish stamp, Cherish words, Blooming feather, Doodad A

Other Products used - Cocoa Vanilla Studio Free Spirit Collection: Papers, Woodies, Enamel Shapes, Blooms, Die cut ephemera, Accessory Stickers. White cardstock, Vellum, MINC & Toner Pen, Bo Bunny glitter paste, Color shine, Ink

Love you so | Masters Challenge 5 - American Crafts

Hello Friends!

Today's layout share is another Scrapbooking Memories magazine Masters Challenge layout..

This challenge was sponsored by American Crafts, and they sent us the Dear Lizzy Documentary Collection to create with.. Pretty much the Entire collection!! I had no idea where to start as there was endless ideas! AC products are my go to 'brand' for creating with 

Here's what I came up with

At the time of creating this I was really inspired by so many circle based layouts. I liked the idea of a scattered diagonal layout made up of clusters of different sized circles, mixed with a few smaller shapes. 

I raised some with foam tape, sewed some down for dimension, and layered in smaller pieces in different shapes

Theres always a doily poking out of somewhere.. I can't help it! I also sewed a rough border around the area of the photo stack, just because :)

I love the colours that are within this collection. Pastels and brights all mixed in together make my heart sing 

This title actually took longer to make then the rest of the page! I couldn't decide what to use, where to put it, what to say or even if it needed it at all. I came up with this, and am really happy with the end result. 

Thanks so much for stopping by today, be sure to keep your eyes peeled over the next few days for some exciting scrappy news!!

For now, Happy Scrapping

Michelle x

Collection - Dear Lizzy Documentary

Products used - 12x12 Paper pad, Die cut ephemera pack, Sticker sheet, Puffy Stickers, wood buttons

Other - American Crafts Zazz Gold glitter glue, ‘Noted’ Thickers, Doily, Vellum, Gold Color shine, Gesso, machine stitching

So Very Happy | Masters Challenge 4 - Pion Design

Hello Hello

Im back today with some close ups of the 4th Masters Challenge for Scrapbooking Memories Magazine. The sponsor for this challenge was Pion Design

They sent us the Paris Flea Market Collection to create with which was super pretty, and very vintage looking. It was a little tricky to start with, as the collection only consisted of papers. But by making my own 'embellishments', and fussy cutting items from papers I was still able to showcase the products as best as I could.

I think I did ok? What do you think?

I chose a photo of Leila, taken by Sara Taylor photography back in 2011. It feels like only yesterday that she was this little.

The paper designs are quite vintage looking, and reminded me of old fashion quilt fabrics. So with this in mind, I went with a patchwork style layout. I roughed up strips of papers, then layered and sewed them down at the top and bottom of the layout to replicate this look. 

I fussy cut some butterflies and even die cut some with a Kaisercraft die to use as 'embellishments'. I added machine stitching to the die cuts for a little added texture, and popped them up with foam tape for dimension.

Some of the papers had printed tags which were perfect size to cut out and layer between strips, 

and lastly I've added a sweet little sentiment to the top right using vellum and my typewriter.

Thanks so much for stopping by, Next challenge will be up to share very soon!

Happy Scrapping

Michelle x

Collection Supplied - Paris Flea Market

Papers used - Memory Notes, Blue Fabric, Images, Blue lace, 6x6 papers

Other collection used - Sweet Baby

Other - American Crafts cardstock & vellum, doily, Gold colorshine, KaiserCraft butterfly Die, Heidi Swapp word die, October Afternoon alpha stickers, machine stitching, typewriter 

PHOTO CREDIT - Sara Taylor Photography

Beautiful | Masters Challenge 3 - Clearsnap

Hello Hello!!

It's time to share Masters Challenge #3 with you all. 

This was sponsored by ClearSnap

We were sent an amazing colourful box of fun to create with..

Here's what I made 

I went a little crazy using the ink pads, stencils and stamps in a multitude of ways!

watercolour splotches, sponging and blending through stencils, splatters and stamping on vellum.. So much FUN!

As there were no embellishments within this range, I dipped into my D-lish Stash to sprinkle in mini clusters

And I even used some roller stamps with the ink pads

Lastly I coloured up a Heidi Swapp die cut word for my title.. Beautiful

Thanks for stopping by today, a full list of materials used can be found below 

For now, Happy Scrapping

Michelle x

Provided products used - ColorBox Inks ‘Serenity’ Petal Point & ‘Love’ Paintbox; Mesmerised & Lovely Stencils, Ink Blending tool

Other - Colorbox ‘Stars’ stencil & ‘Picnic 2’ Background stamp; American Crafts cardstock & Vellum, Heidi Swapp word, Doily, washi tape, date & phrase roller stamps, Machine Stitching, Typewriter

Embellishments - D-lish Scraps Resin flowers, enamel dots & shapes, wooden butterfly, sequin bow