More Creations to Share

Hi Everyone, we have a few more creations to share with you today.  The countdown is on for Pumpkin Time, so make sure you get your Sketches in.  As for the current Monthly Pack with the gorgeous BasicGrey Kissing Booth range, you still have a bit of time.

Sketch Layouts

The Best Night by Sophie Cook

Sophie did this layout after her Year 6 Graduation, where she had the Best Night!  She has tackled stitched bunting and handmade flowers, all glittered up.  Well done Sophie.
 Cousins by Roz Langridge

Roz has used an earlier Monthly Pack featuring these beautiful BoBunny Papers, and two gorgeous grandchildren!  I love the colours in this pack, and Roz has used layering, border punching and some Dimensional Magic to highlight some of the features.

Also very impressive is the flowers Roz made in the Blind CropVille last month - haven't they come up a treat?!  Well done Roz.

Monthly Pack Layouts

Be Mine Card by Anita Bownds (CT)

Anita has put together another lovely card with a beautiful mix of colour and texture.  The paper ruffle at the top and bottom of the card is so effective, as is the stitching on the hearts.  The sentiment tag blends in nicely in the centre.  Just lovely Anita.

Thanks for sharing girls, and be sure to work on getting your Challenges in before "you know when...."

Janet

Layouts from the Monthly Pack

Hello Everyone, here are some more layouts and cards using the gorgeous BasicGrey Kissing Booth range from out February Monthly Pack.....  I'm seeing that this range is a lot more versatile than first thought, with lots of different takes on the papers.  I hope you are enjoying yours, and if you haven't picked one up yet, unfortunately there are only a couple left!

My Valentine by Deb Pulford (CT)

I love what Deb has done with this page, especially since it features a "Man"... I love the way the white cardstock is splashed with colour, and how the little bits of colour on the co-ordinating papers and shapes are worked in.  Don't be discouraged with using this for boys/men - it can be done! Well done Deb.

Birthday Wishes by Claire Apostoloff (CT)

Claire has done a fine job with that glitter border, and used distressing and inking to add a little grunge.  A little stamped sentiment and some bling in the flower centres finishes it off.

Very nice Claire, well done.

A Little Birdie Card by Heather Bensley

Heather whipped this card up at CropVille last week, and how quickly it came together!   Those birds are just too cute, and the colour combination is a treat. A very nice card Heather, well done.

Be Mine by Anita Bownds (CT)

More goodness from this pack!!  How gorgeous is Anita's card?  Love the stitching and the paper frill behind the black heart, it looks fantastic.  The little border and added bling are just enough.  Well done Anita, and what a great way to make a few bucks at the front door on Valentine's Day as everyone is leaving......... and only 5c!!!!

Thanks everyone, can't wait to see what everyone else is doing with the pack.

Janet

Sharing a few more Sketch Challenges

Hi Everyone, judging by the Scrapville Wall of Fame, this Sketch is proving very popular.  Thanks again Anita for another lovely challenge, and to everyone for bringing in their creations.  We have more to share with you , so have a look at these ones, and don't forget, the Pumpkin ticks over next week, so keep them coming!

Baby Love Nanni Love by Angie Wenke

Lachlan by Rosanne Cook

I Love Watermelon by Di Corbitt

Hat Boots TRUCK by Janet Watt (CT)

One Perfect Day Card by Gillian Hume

 From the Heart Card by Roz Langridge

 Love Card by Angie Wenke

Well done everyone, great to see how you have all used the Sketch, especially with the layouts.  We are truly seeing some wonderful work.

Janet

Monthly Pack WInner

Hi Everyone, I would like to say thank you to all those who entered their layouts into the January Monthly Pack Challenge.  It's time again to put the girls to work, and they have once again had some lovely layouts to choose from.  Our winner for the month of January is Roz Langridge, and you can check out her layout below.  Congratulations Roz, your prize pack can be collected from the Wodonga store.
January Monthly Pack Challenge Winner - My Minds Eye - Kraft Funday

Love of Cars by Roz Langridge

Thanks again everyone, and don't forget you have until the 29TH of FEB to get your Kissing Booth Pack challenges in.  We are seeing some beautiful work coming into Scrapville at the moment, so keep them coming!

Janet

More Feb Monthly Pack Layouts

Hi Everyone, well the Creative Team have been very busy whipping up their layouts with the lovely Kissing Booth range from BasicGrey.  Have a look and see what they've been up to.

Your Beautiful Smile by Anita Bownds (CT)

Youth Ball 1987 by Sally Clark (CT)

 Baller Mums by Deb Pulford (CT)

 Be Mine by Claire Apostoloff (CT)

 Be My Valentine by Deb Pulford (CT)

This one is from 'Zan, who whipped this one up at WanderVille... she is ever so efficient, I wish I scrapped that fast!

Illawarra Flora by 'Zan Boyle

Enjoy the variety girls, more to share soon!

Janet

Toot Toot!!!!

Hi Everyone, I am very happy to make a little announcement for 

Claire Apostoloff from the Scrapville Creative Team.

Not only do we need to Congratulate her for being Published in the 25th January edition of 

the fabulous Australian Scrapbooking Memories with her layout titled

"Toddler",

but also for making it onto the  

FRONT COVER!!

Woo Hoo!!

I would also like to add that Claire has also been published in the current edition

of the equally awesome Scrapbook Creations.  

Her layout titled "A Stolen Moment" can be found on page 32.

Cong Rats again!!!

............and whilst Scrapville is very pleased for Claire, we would also like to say

that she has also just had another layout accepted for Publication,

  but a little more about that one later!

A great achievement Claire, well done.

Janet & the Team

More Creative Show & Tell

Hi Everyone, I have a few more creations to share with you all, although I must admit that this post should have been posted prior to the last day of the month!  My apologies for the delay in getting the Pre-Pumpkin Monthly Pack Challenges up, but alas they did make it!  So without further ado, let's check out what the girls have been up to.

Sketch Challenges

Swim by Pam Casey

Pam has put together a nice bright layout, using flowers, vines and leaves in the cluster and on the borders. The mix is lovely. The doily's soften the page andbalance all the whites. Very nice Pam, well done.

bff by Beth Metcalf

Beth has used pink and blue to dominate her layout over a muted background paper.  The quilled flowers add a nice texture, and the colour mix makes them more interesting.  The layered papers have been embossed, and the felt flourish border breaks up the colours.  Beth has also used a simplified border cluster by creating a fanned flower, and adding a bit of bling.  The bunting has also been represented by the quilled flowers and gingham ribbon.  Well done Beth.

I also have a Show & Tell from Kylie gW, who wasn't able to get this one in for the recent ScrapBursts, but I loved it and asked to share it with you all.  This one was for the Metals, and Kylie has also used lovely metallic flowers and a gold metallic pen (most creative!) to doodle her doily for a very interesting effect.

Treasured by Kylie gW

Kylie likes to work with a smaller page, and I always find her layouts interesting and creative.

This is giving you a better view of the doodling Kylie has done to form her doily.

This is where the three central frames meet, and Kylie has linked them all with the gold pattern. The chip shape has also come up nicely with a bit of metallic colouring. Well done Kylie, and thanks for sharing.

Mavis by Beth Metcalf

Today we are sharing a beautiful layout of Mavis, Beth's lovely Mum.  Now Beth started out creating her layout for the sketch, but sort of lost sight of it and wandered off track a little, so she did another one, and I persuaded her to let me display this one!  The fussy cut papers are all flocked in greys and blacks, just perfect for the photo.  The cutouts have been layered and mounted, and the photo itself has been mounted on cardstock with some decorative cardstock strips.  The tassles also add a nice touch.

In amongst the cutouts we have some lovely Prima Bling on stems. These add such an elegance to the layout. Thanks Beth, your layout is just beautiful.

Add Water and Enjoy by Heather Bensley

Here we have a layout from our former CT Member Heather, who has featured her almost one year old grandson, Noah.  Taking a break from the Team after a very hectic few months, it's always nice to see what Heather comes up with for our Challenges.  I'm loving the kite Heather has used for the banner, and how she has utilized the zigzag pattern in the papers.

Heather has made her clusters from the Sketch a bit more "kiddie friendly" by mounting up her cutouts of the cute little critters, and working her colours into the teals and blues for a boys page.  The water drops add to the theme of the photo, and a hint of Glimmer Mist breaks up the white space ever so lightly.

The colours in the chip title look great, and a slight sanding on the edges softens them down a bit.  The border clusters are most creative, again using the zigzag patterned paper.  Thanks for playing Heather, beautiful page.

As we've been doing a bit of Show & Tell, we also have one from Heather to share.  Whilst having a "5 minute Heather cuppa" this week, for about an hour or so......., we decided that we would still like to share this one from the last Sketch Challenge.  Although it's past it's entry date I always think it's good to have a Show & Tell so that you can still get to see what everyone does with the challenges or packs, and so that we can still display the girls' layouts.

It Tough Growing Up Cute by Heather Bensley

Just lovely Heather, the pearls, buttons and birds look great, the minimalist paper across the centre work in great with the solid and cutout circles.  Thanks for letting me share your work.

Thanks to everyone for bringing in or emailing your beautiful work for Scrapville to share on the Blog and in the Store.

Janet

February Monthly Pack

Hi Everyone, and welcome to February's Monthly Pack.  This month's pack is Kissing Booth from BasicGrey.  A bit of a mix this month, we have pinks and reds, birds,  wispy flowers and bold flowers as well.  I'm betting we're going to get a few different takes on this one!

Kissing Booth Monthly Pack by BasicGrey

In the main pack we have ribbed cardstock in Black and White, 5 x DSPPs, a 12x12 Alpha sticker sheet, a patch of lovely lace, 3 cute buttons, some matching bling, red/pink velvet ribbon and cream twill.  Lots of goodness there!

Kissing Booth Booster Pack by BasicGrey

In the Booster we have an 12x12 element sticker sheet with all sorts of bits and pieces to compliment your pack, 2 x DSPPs, a bit of pink gimp and a chocolate brown piece of pom pom bobble and a 6x12 black glitter cardstock, just for a bit more bling!  It all ties in nicely, and as usual there is plenty to play with!

Our first layout this month is from Claire, who features her very shy hubby..........  

Not Quite a SuperModel by Claire Apostoloff (CT)

 Love the B&W photo sequence in this one, and the slight curling of the hearts.

This is a great way to use a frame to highlighting your favorite photo in a sequence or theme.

Claire has also used a lit bit of white Glimmer Mist on the background, and traced the letters onto the black glitter cardstock then cut around them leaving a fine edge, then inking the edges white.  Well done Claire.

Remember by Deb Pulford (CT)

"We don't Remember days, we remember moments" is the full title of Deb's layout featuring Kloe.  She has kept it simple to keep the focus on the photo, which has been layered up, using the lace behind for a bit more softness.  Some fussy cutting and rolling is just enough to balance out.  Well done Deb. 

Fun by Anita Bownds (CT)

"We Love to Have Fun" is the full title of Anita's layout, and it certainly looks it!  Lots of white space with a lot of fun & brightness drawing your eye into the photos.  Pink paint was used to put splats into the background, adding a hint of colour.  A bit of fussy cutting and the doily border was formed, along with the cutout of the gorgeous pink flower.

Anita made a little bow with the ribbon, doodled around the patterned strips, hearts and flower.  A heart sticker, lace and brown trim were used to make the heart flower, along with the leaves.

Anita has used her Swiss Dots folder to Emboss the letters "XOXO" that were cut from the patterned paper, then used a Copic Multiliner to outline each one.  The Fiskars Apron Lace border punch was used to put a decorative edge on the pink paper, breaking up the colours.  Beautiful work Anita.

Love Birds by Sally Clark (CT)

I'm sensing a little nervousness amongst the Blind CropVille ladies as they look at this tree, but never fear ladies - if it's here it won't be there!! ....then again.....  Sally never ceases to amaze me with her layouts, turning the simplest of designs into something stunning. Using the back of one of the patterned papers she has diligently drawn and fussy cut the leaf clusters, using a Copic Multiliner inside the edge of each one.

Gorgeous little tufts of grass have been created in the same way, with a Fiskars Border Punch & a touch of brown ink to decorate the edges.  Foam mounting tape on the grasses, trunk and leaves add real dimension.  The brown pom pom trim bordering two sides of the photo also add dimension, drawing the eye in.

Fussy cutting the little birds on the tree top, adding Dimensional Magic to give them and the pink hearts a bit more shine, then an odd dot of red bling is just about all you need to do.  The tree top has really come up beautifully Sally.

If you haven't picked up your Monthly Subscription yet, it's ready now.  There will only be a limited number of extra packs and boosters available at Scrapville, so be sure to guarantee yours by signing up!

We'll have plenty more to share from the girls shortly.

Janet

January Sketch Challenges to Share

Hi Everyone, here are a few more Sketches for the Jan/Feb Challenge.

Naturally Sweet by Debi Clark

Here is a better look at Debi's border strip, and the cluster in the corner using her mix of flowers.

Hugs & Kisses Card by Debi Clark

With Best Wishes Card by Deb Pulford (CT)

Deb has used the left overs from the Jan Pack and added a button and paper tag, as well as some stamping in Jet Black StazOn. The sentiments were stamped with alphabet stamps, and a black star border along the side with a bit of bling for added zing!  Great tones for a male card.  Thanks girls for your challenges.

Janet