Hello Cool Kid | Masters Entry Task 4 - Budget Saving technique

Hello there!! Today I'm sharing the last of my Masters Entries... 

Task 4 - Incorporate a budget-saving technique into your layout

This would have to be my most favourite photo of my 7 year old Nephew. He's a lot like Leila lately and won't stay still for photos, but when he does, they turn out pretty awesome! Choosing products to compliment the photo was easy. The colours within the Cocoa Vanilla Studio 'Made of Awesome' Collection worked perfectly, and the cool sayings within the range really suited this 'Cool kid' ! The challenging part of this task was finding the right way to show how I could incorporate the budget-saving technique. 

I used a few different 'budget saving' techniques around the page. The main one being the negative sticker from the alphabet sticker sheet..  and the multi pattern 'paper' under the photo is actually from the collection kit packaging.

I used the barcode from the paper strip - reused as part of the title cluster

the "rock star" strip is actually from the barcode strip also, but works perfectly as an embellishment

And lastly part of the packaging for this sentiment cluster

Materials

Cocoa Vanilla Studio Made of Awesome Collection kit 

Papers - Awesome, Mixed Up, Rockstar (barcode/name strip ripped into pieces and popped under clusters) 

Collection Kit contents card from the front of the pack cut up and used for photo mat & 'Made of awesome' cluster

Alphabet stickers & the negative sticker

Ephemera

Enamel dots

Accessory Stickers

Other products/Tools

American Crafts vellum, Heidi Swapp Color Shine - Navy, Sewing Machine & Thread, D-lish Scraps Journal it spot, Tiny Attacher & Staples, Foam tape, American Crafts Precision Pen

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a closer look 

Until next time, Happy Scrapping

Michelle xx

Little Spunk | Masters Entry Task 3 - Bling

Hello! Back again with another Masters Entry share

This one was made for Task 3 - Scrap a layout that includes bling. 

This was a rather emotional layout to create. I chose a much loved photo of our family pet Sam, who sadly passed away in early 2014. He was such a little spunk and we miss him dearly. I really wanted the photo to be the Hero of the page, so I tried not to over do it with products as best as I could, but still keeping in line with the task criteria. I made the background using Clear gesso and some Spark tinsel glitter which reminded me of Sam's fluffy coat. I then made a shaker pocket with some embossed vellum, sequins and little dog veneer. I chose embellishments that I could alter to add more 'bling' or that complimented the photo and products used. 

Materials

Cardstock, Vellum and Silver POW glitter paper - American Crafts

Bella Blvd Just add color papers - Passcode, Daily Details, Starstruck

Other products/Tools

Clear Gesso, Heidi Swapp 12x12inch Hearts Mask, White 'Spark' Tinsel glitter - American Crafts, Gold Zing powder - American Crafts, VersaMark pad, Heat tool, Heidi Swap Color Shine - Black Velvet and Gold Lame, Mixed Sequins - Studio Calico, Baxter wood veneer Dog shapes - Seven Paper, Baxter Dog phrase stickers - Seven Paper, Thickers - American Crafts, Heidi Swapp Glitter words stickers, Studio Calico Doily, Sewing machine & Thread, Tiny attacher & Staples, Glossy accents, Foam Tape

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

More to share soon

Michelle x

Just add Colour | Masters Entry Task 2 - multi photo layout

Hello!! I'm back today to share my second layout made as part of my Scrapbooking Memories Magazine Masters entry

This was made for Task 2 - Scrap a layout using at least three photographs

The layout turned out completely different to how I first imagined. When I saw it was a 3 or more photo layout I thought it would be perfect for a completely different group of photos. But while scrolling through my camera roll I came across this bunch of photos from a fun afternoon at the hairdressers. I knew instantly which products would suit and the story that I could document. The page layout changed completely and the photos had to be reprinted numerous times to get the right balance throughout the page, but in the end it turned into a super fun layout 

Materials

Cardstock and Vellum - American Crafts

Clique Kits - Just Add Color kit

Papers - Bella Blvd Daily Details, Echo Park #selfie words

Embellishments - Bella Blvd Trinkets full color stickers, Bella Blvd Oreo Black little bits stickers

Jillibean Soup Happy Hues paint - Amiable Aqua

Other Products/ Tools

Doodlebug Designs Skinny alpha stickers, Doodlebug Designs Sprinkles, My minds eye enamel dots, Basic Grey Candy buttons, Heart Washi Tape, Sewing machine & thread, Tiny attacher & Staples, Heidi Swapp Color shine - Raspberry, KaiserCraft Kaiser Mist - Pink, Higgins black India Ink, Paint brush , Wink of Stella clear glitter brush, Typewriter, Foam tape, Date stamp, Staz on Ink - Stone Gray

Thanks again for stopping by today

Happy Scrapping

Michelle x

You are my Happy | Masters entry Task 1 - 5x7 photo

Hello! Today I thought I would finally start sharing a closer look at the pages I sent in for the Scrapbooking Memories Masters Competition. Even though its had plenty of time to sink in, Im still in shock that I was chosen as one of 10 designers to hold this role for 2016!!

First share is Task 1 - Scrap a single layout using a 5x7 photo that must be engaging and have eye contact.

The photo I chose for this task is one of my most favourite photos of Leila, taken back in 2011 by Sara Taylor Photography before her 1st birthday. So adorable, and such a fun little photo shoot that day that resulted in many precious memories documented on film. 

I found choosing the right photo to be the most challenging part of this task. I knew I wanted to scrap a photo of Leila, but more often than not, the photos I get of her are such a blur as she's hit that stage of not co-operating for Mumma! I chose the new 'Hello Lovely' Collection from Cocoa Vanilla Studio as the colourings from the papers and embellishments complimented the colourings of the photo quite well.

Here's a closer look ..

Materials used 

Cardstock and Vellum - American Crafts

Cocoa Vanilla Studio Hello Lovely Collection Pack 

Papers - Delightful and Lucky Dip

Embellishments - Accessory Stickers, Ephemera pack, Wood Veneers and Sequins

Other tools/products

Heidi Swapp Color Shine - Gold Lame, Studio Calico doily, Sewing Machine & white thread, Tiny Attacher & Staples, Foam tape, Date stamp, Staz on ink - Stone Gray

Photo credit: Sara Taylor Photography 

Thanks for stopping by, more to share soon

Happy Scrapping

Michelle xx