Another Private bout of Happiness

Hi everyone, we have more to share from our gorgeous Monthly Pack using The ScrapCake's "My Private Happiness" range.  Teamed up with these most beautiful flowers it's a must have pack.

bubba by Anita Bownds (CT)

Anita has created a smaller layout for her furry friend Bubba. She has masked in the corners, used paint and stamped bubble wrap using a bit of paint smeared on it. The leaves and hearts look great, and the distressing on the edges gives a bit more added texture.

Jeff & Sue by Angie Wenke

Angie has used lots of fussy cutting on this layout, some die cutting and embossing as well. The layered butterflies look so effective embossed and layered, and Angie has added some handmade paper flowers in her cluster.  The white cardstock strips also look effective mounted up and layered with ribbon or paper for the sentiment and title.  Well done Angie.

Angie's flower cluster with Scrapville's beautiful new flowers, the diecut and embossed butterflies.

A closer look at the raised cardstock with the patterned music paper and sentiment.

 Smiley Kylie by KgW

Kylie has used stamping to create a verse across the page, and punching shapes and butterflies on this month's layout challenge.  The patterned papers have also been used to create a frame with added dimension around the photo.  Well done Kylie.

Joyful by Claire Apostoloff (CT)

CIaire cut a silhouette from the photo and sprayed the background with Glimmer Mist, cut the frame from the patterned paper, then cut it in half. I've done some fussy cutting from the flower patterned paper, and layered them behind the frame. I've then curled up the edges to add some dimension.

The flower has been sprayed with some vintage brown Glimmer Mist, then the edges inked. A few drops of Dimensional Magic was added onto the petals, which is meant to look like dew.  The stamens have been coloured in with a Copic marker. CIaire used the musical note part of the paper to punch out some butterflies.

The hearts were cut from the patterned paper, and the bling and lace trim adhered across the bracket tag.

And this is the title at the top of the layout, nicely spread amongst colour and white space.  Well done Claire, another beautiful creation.


Keep them coming everyone, we are seeing wonderful things!


Janet

Sketching March

Today we have some Sketch Challenges to share with you all.  We have a bit of a mix, so we hope you'll enjoy them.  Deb has created this layout for the Sketch Challenge using mostly cardstock.   She wanted to show that you don't need to use patterned papers all the time to produce an good looking layout :) 

Putting for Silver by Deb Pulford (CT)

The ribbon, star chipboard, journalling spots, AdornIt Tiny Alphas and Black Glitter Thickers are all from Scrapville. The determination, effort and Silver Medal all belong to Mitch!  Well done Deb.

Happy Easter Card by Melany (Napoli Italy)

 

A very appropriate time for this one Melany, and the sentiment is a lovely colour, complimented by the dots on the scallop circle.

Happy Birthday Card by Angie Wenke

I previously posted this card under the name of another keen Copic Cardmaker and took it down, then forgot to put it up again.  Angie is loving her Copic Markers and her colouring is gorgeous.  It's great to see the Sketch Challenges helping everyone to meet their birthday commitments!

Thinking of You Card by KgW

 

Kylie's card also has a double inuendo for Easter, ...if we look carefully in the bottom left corner!  Aren't they just the cutest bunnies!!  Loving the colours and layers, very nice.

 Hugs Card by Tracey Manderson

 

Well ladies, this card has been created by the lovely Tracey for the Feb/March Sketch Challenge.  Through the joys of the cyber world however, this one mysteriously went astray (I think it floated off into cyber space by balloons, probably blue ones........... until now :0)  ).  As with all challenge entries it is to be shared and enjoyed.  Such a gorgeous card too, the embossing, punching and die cuts all working in well together with the blue and white.  Luvvy Bear looks very happy, thanks for sharing Tracey.

Janet

Sketches

Pesto Monster by Claire Apostoloff (CT)

A little update from Claire: "I've used a paint stamp to paint the semi-circle borders along the edge. I painted the chipboard letters in a pesto coloured paint and added some Dimensional Magic. I enjoyed using the MME papers, and the monster is Crate Paper."

I inked the blue vinyl Thickers and added some DM on there to set the ink.

I hid the journaling as I wasn't quite sure where I could fit it on the layout, since I used 3 photos. I've also used a bit of background paint underneath the patterned paper.  Well done Claire, and good on you Tom for getting into something "green and healthy!"

Lily Pond by 'Zan Boyle

Zan has used her sketch layout to display these 3 wonderful Water Lillies, with greens, black and cream to compliment the photos.  The lovely doilies have been cut using a Spellbinder Die from Scrapville. Well done Zan.

Bravo by Claire Apostoloff (CT)

Claire has used the lovely Pebbles baby papers and a boat stamp from Imaginisce. She embossed the white bazzil background and used a couple of Nestabilities to die cut the circle and the tag. 

The tag has been stamped and the boat given it a bit of a pop with some foam mounting tape. Added onto the sails was some Dimensional Magic, with a touch of Kindy Glitz for a bit of sparkle. It was then finished off with 3 brads and a bow!  Gorgeous colours Claire, very nice.

Thanks for sharing your wonderful work girls, we will have more to show you all soon!

Janet

March Pack

Mother and Daughter by Anita Bownds (CT)

 

What a beautiful layout Anita, and how much is your daughter like you?!  Lots and lots of fussy cutting and details in this, with added trims and border punching.  The music birds look great cut out and mounted up, and I love your leaves. A touch of distressing along the edges of your frame looks great too. Both the flowers are just gorgeous, well done Anita.

Candy Floss Queen by Beth Metcalf

 

Another one to tackle the fussy cutting is Beth.  Using distressing and rolling on the edges of her circles has added a lot more texture.  The punched butterflies soften the look, and inking around the cutouts and on the flowers ties in the pink. 

Just Because by 'Zan Boyle

I think this is a great photo of Steve and 'Zan.  I love these colours with a touch of white space too, the whole layout works so well.  The flowers add such a beautiful touch too.

Here you can see the way 'Zan has mounted up the hearts in both sizes to add further dimension, and then underlined them all with the white lace trim.

Mother & Daughter by Angie Wenke

Angie has added some interesting elements to her layout by framing it with bits and pieces of the co-ordinating border strips.  She has cutout and offset the inner circle, which looks great.  Using the sentiment sprouts, Angie has also used these randomly, mounting them up.  A great pack also to celebrate Mothers and Daughters.

Once again we are seeing some jam packed goodies in our Monthly Pack, and everyone is coming up with such gorgeous work.  Our beautiful new flowers are a real must have, and there is such a great range.

Thanks for sharing your work girls, and we are definitely looking forward to seeing what else you all come up with.

Janet

Feb/Mar Sketch Winners

Hi Everyone, with the help of the Creative Team girls we have chosen the following challenge as the winning entry for the February/March Sketch Challenge.  Thanks to everyone who entered, and apologies for the lateness of the announcement.  So without further ado, our winner is:

First Operation Layout by Roseanne Cook

Congratulations to Roseanne for your wonderful entry, the elements are in the right places and the sketch is easily recognized.  You can call into Scrapville to receive your Prize Pack, or email Janet with your mailing details.  We need a minimum of 4 entries before prizes will be awarded, so be sure to get your entries in for a chance to win.

Thanks again to everyone for entering, I hope you enjoyed the challenge.

Janet

March Blind CropVille

Hi Everyone, this month's BCV had everyone in a bit of birthday mood.  The degree to which everyone distressed and inked is clearly a variable, as is the fussy cutting on the girl's layout.  The punched out photo pieces took a bit of courage, but they all look great.  Thanks to everyone for taking part, and to Sally for designing the layout.

Super Heroes by Dawn Collins

Josh is 5 by Max Rusk

Jem is Two by Roz Langridge

One by Jennie Seal

Just a little sneak peek of the fussy cutting on Jennie's layout.  The girls party, their outfits and the cake and faeries were clearly made for this layout!

Lucy's 1st by Judith Young

And here we have a little sneak peek of Judith's cutouts, bling and crimping.

Aged to Perfection by Gwllynes Axe

  

With this BCV the girls were given the option of doing a Boy layout or a Girl layout.  This gave everyone a more specific setting for their photos in this instance, and another change to the BCV's. 

Janet

Last Sketch Challenges for Feb/March.

Here we have the final Challenges for our Sketches.  Thanks girls for playing along.

Moondance by Melany from Napoli Italy

Max by Dawn Collins

Card by Melany from Napoli Italy

Great to see entries from over the seas!

Janet

March/April Sketch Challenge

Hi Everyone, welcome to the March/April Sketch Challenges.  This time around we are focusing the Sketches on a more male dominant design, which of course can be turned around for a girly page, or something totally different.  Why not see what you can come up with for this one, as Anita has been busy creating wonderful Sketches for you to try and would love to see your take on them.

March / April Layout Sketch

And here is a sample of what Anita has done with the Sketch.

Cherish by Anita Bownds (CT)

Gorgeous, gorgeous photo Anita, first and foremost.  This is a great start to these challenges as Anita has completely changed the look of the Sketch from what is initially perceived as "male" to the most gorgeous girly layout.  Anita has also incorporated texture on her page, using acrylic paint and a template and it looks fantastic.  Love the heart trim and the borders and layering above and below the photos.  Great work Anita, just beautiful.

March / April Card Sketch

We will have more samples to share with the new Card Sketch shortly.

Stay tuned also for the "Last Post" for the Feb / March Sketches, which will now go up tomorrow.....  Winners will be announced on Sunday evening.

Janet

March Challenges

Well here we are, ready to share the first of our Monthly Pack layouts, and some Sketch challenges as well.

Bella's Birthday Bash by 'Zan Boyle

It's great to see a multi photo layout, I think it's something a lot of us struggle to do. Zan's layout has great balance, the scallop border edged with the lace trim looks great and the the party just seems to be perfect for these papers.

A lovely combination of colours, that gorgeous trim, Zan's handmade punched flowers and a bit of bling on the Thickers!

Scrapville's lovely new flowers certainly look the part on Bella's Birthday layout!  Well done Zan, just beautiful.

Libby by Dawn Collins

Well Dawn has been very quick off the mark with this one.  The trim around the top bracket looks great, the mounted up floral cutout above the title fits in perfectly, and I love how Dawn has inked her white cardstock to blend in with the gorgeous papers, focusing entirely on that wonderful birthday photo.

I love the scattered bling and Dawn's addition of some soft inking on the flower.  Really lovely Dawn.
Monthly Sketch Challenge

Little Red Coats by Kylie gW

I'm glad to see Kylie has found her Mojo with this fabulous take on the Sketch.  Lots of work in this, and I became very dizzy trying to read that journaling!  The scattering of red just ties in so nicely with your page, and I love your mix of embellishments.  Well done Kylie.

Only a week to go until Pumpkin Time, so be sure to get yours in!  Thanks for playing everyone.

Janet

Just a Little Note...

Hi everyone, thought I would do a little post to cover some updates.

The March Pack is now out, and you can find it available in-store or for order here, whilst stock lasts.

If you thought the Pack was awesome, wait until you see the NEW range of flowers that are now available.  I can't wait to see these on layouts and OTP projects.

Have you checked out the March Newsletter?  It's also linked on the right panel under PEEKVILLE.

The first of our Flower Technique classes is on this Thursday night, so make sure you don't miss out.  Starts at 7pm and bookings essential.

Blind CropVille is on again this weekend, and bookings are essential to maintain minimum numbers.  Please contact Janet to find out what you need to bring.

I would like to send a little Hello to our Followers, both Old and New.  We hope you are enjoying the Blog and will join in with our Challenges or grab a Pack.

I would also like to send a little TOOT to Anthea English (former CT Member for Scrapville) who was recently published in Scrapbooking Memories.  Well done girlfriend!

I also wanted to send the Road Trip Queen a "detour home!" message.  It seems one of our Creative Team girls has hit the road with hubby at a most inoppertune time, and is now taking the "long way" home further interstate.  See you soon!!!

On a lighter note I would like to send a special message to those currently finding themselves weathered down with ill health and family issues, my heart goes out to you all.  I hope your coming days are made easier with the love and support of friends and family.

And to those of us who are challenged by FLOODS, stay safe and I hope you get through it ok.

Thanks for your support and stay tuned for lots more to come!

Janet

 

More Sketches for March

Here are some more Sketch creations for the Feb/Mar Challenge.

Shy by Lizzie Crust

There is lots of softness and gorgeous flowers in Lizzie's layout. Teamed with lace paper, doilies and a variety of flourishes this has come together very nicely.  Well done Lizzie.

First Operations by Roseanne Cook

Charlotte's first hospital experience has been portrayed as a Before and After by Roseanne. Wonderful colours, gorgeous handmade flowers and I love the ink drops.  Nice work Roseanne.

Owl Card by Roseanne Cook

Busy again with her cards, Roseanne has made good use of her little feathered friend by accenting the embossing and stamping.  A bit of inking around the edges balances the card.  The little handmade rosette is matched up nicely as well.

Thanks girls, it's always nice to see new entries and the many different interpretations. Don't forget everyone, the Pumpkin strikes on the 15th!

Janet



February Monthly Pack Winner

Hi Everyone, today is the day we make our announcement for the February Monthly Pack Winner. I would like to say thank you to all those who entered their layouts into the Challenge using our wonderful Kissing Booth range from BasicGrey. It has been wonderful seeing all the variations in your work.
 

So without further ado, our winner is Beth Metcalf. Congratulations, your prize pack can be collected from the Wodonga store.
 

February Monthly Pack Winner - BasicGrey - Kissing Booth 

Be Mine by Beth Metcalf

We would also like to give a special mention to Angie Wenke and Di Corbitt for their layouts.

Don't forget to grab a ScrapCake Pack for the March Challenge, it has the most delicious papers, and I'm afraid they are quickly running out.

Congratulations again Beth, and thanks to everyone for entering the Scrapville Challenges.

Janet

March Monthly Packs

March Monthly Pack.
My Private Happiness from The ScrapCake $25
I am excited about this month's Pack with all it's lovely soft colours and patterns, and matched up with the most beautiful embellishments. The Pack contains 2 x cardstock, 5 x DSPP, 2 x 7x12 DSPP, 3 mixed sized paper and material flowers, 3 x small paper flowers, lace trim, a bling runner strip, mixed matching journalling tags, and gorgeous foam Thickers. There's great product value in this pack. I really can't wait to see where your inspiration takes you. I hope you will get a lot out of this colourful pack, in both quantity and enjoyment. Our NEW Gorgeous Flowers will also be available in-store at Scrapville, and there is a wide range to choose from.
The Pack

Please note that there will be a limited number of packs available in store, and once they're gone they're gone! The Packs are available NOW.

There are also a few "Boy Themed" packs available - only whilst stocks last. A change in the colour of the Thickers, the the 3 mixed sized paper and material flowers, and the 2 x 7x12 DSPP sheets better co-ordinate.

The Creative Team girls are keeping the Blog moving with all their creations, on the page and off! I hope you are being inspired by their wonderful creations. Please don't forget to leave the girls a comment when you're checking out the Blog, as we all love happy words of goodness!  We will have more Creations from the girls using The March Pack soon.

Apart from the Monthly Packs, any products the girls use on their layouts are available at Scrapville, so if you are interested in anything from their creations just pop in, or send an email.

Janet

End of February Layouts

Hi Everyone, well we do have some last minute February Monthly Pack layouts to share, but these two are just show and telling!

Mouse by Beth Metcalf

Beth has used lots of fussy cutting and border strips to adorn her layout. The layering looks great and the lace behind the photo breaks up the solid black.  Yet another look for our Monthly Pack.  Thanks for sharing Beth.

 Beautiful Girl by Jennie Seal

Jenie has done a bit of fussy cutting on the background floral paper, and used the same to make somelovely flowers.  The grosgrain ribbon has been mixed with the little lace flowers across the centre, and a bit of punching on the top border and some misting finish it off nicely.  Well done Jennie.

out 'n' about by Beth Metcalf

This lovely bright layout was from a previous Sketch Challenge that did not beat the pumpkin.  Alas, we still like to share.  The embossing has had a great effect on the layers, and teamed up with those colours works so well. The individual photos have added elements cut out and mounted up within the circles, which is a little hard to see from this photo.  The further mounting of the white dots add more depth and texture.  Thanks Beth.

2 Nans - Twice The Love by Judy Laracy

Judy has made good use of brown floral paper by doing a border punch at the top and bottom of the page.  She has also used the bird and heart stickers from the BG Sticker Sheet to decorate the yellow block.  A great photo to look back on, well done Judy.
February/March Sketch

Pure Sweetness by Heather Bensley

Heather has done another beautiful sketch layout, using lots of white space, lightly glimmer misted. A bit of light doodling with a journalling pen around the page border finishes the layout.

The photos and lower block are embellished with decorative leaf cutouts, and a mix of lavender, green and purple flowers.  These are finished off with a gorgeous tuft of purple spotted feathers.  Just beautiful Heather.

Thanks for sharing girls, we will have an announcement for the NEW PACK shortly, just rounding up the kit!

Janet