Bursting with Creativity

Hi Everyone, well the ScrapBursts sure are keeping you busy.  There is such an amazing range of work coming in, and I really am enjoying seeing everyone's take on their creations. I'm sure there are some very excited little grand kiddies out there who will be looking forward to seeing these as well!  Enjoy everyone.
ScrapBurst #1: All About ME

Do You {really} Know Me? by Deb Pulford (CT)

 

Ezy Pzy Kit

ScrapBurst #2: Hex it Up

Thanks Giving 2011 by Delsie Mowbray

Pink Shoes by Nicole McNamara

Smiles by Deb Pulford (CT)

Ezy Pzy Kit
FULL TITLE: So Many of My SMILES Begin WIth You Two

ScrapBurst #4: Wordplay - Heart

This Angel Won My Heart by Debi Clark

You Stole My Heart by Delsie Mowbray

What a great display of creativity from the girls.  Thanks for sharing your wonderful creations, and stay tuned, we still have more to share!

Janet

A Sketchy RetreatVille?

Some may think so, but here we have some wonderful RV Sketches to share with you all.  Being a part of RV means you get to do our special RV Sketch, and first up to share is the Creative Team, who all had their lovely creations on show all weekend.  Thanks again to the amazing Anita for her wonderful designs.

Me Time by Anita Bownds (CT)

I just love the colours in this Ezy Pzy Kit.  Anita has used coordinating Manor House flowers and spritz to work the colours in, and the spritz pattern drizzled over the background looks great.

Layering and a bit of doodliing adds definition, and a bit of bling never goes astray!  Doilies are just so versatile at the moment, and Anita has made great use of these.  Gorgeous work girlfriend!

2010 by Sally Clark (CT)

This is what I love about the Sketch Challenges, how different are these layouts?  Again, we have an Ezy Pzy kit used for Sally's layout, taking the work out of coordinating the patterns, colours and extras.  Tags are great on masculine layouts when you add a bit of "Bloke", whether it be the colours, distressing or texture.  The thickness and colour of the grosgrain ribbon works well, and a bit of frayed string works a treat on the tag.

Inking adds definition, as does the overlapping of layers.  A bit of stamping using texture stamps creates a bit of grunge.

Giving your punches a good workout with a bit of extra inking and layering can create different effects.  A simple way to do a title, a little tag with your stamped title - Ezy!  Well done Sally, a great one for the Boys.

Mason by Deb Pulford (CT)

 

Deb has used an Ezy Pzy Kit to do her Retreat Sketch.  Takes all the work out of thinking, the colours all work well together and there are some lovely Manor House flowers to add a little softness.  Looks great Deb.                            

Spring by Jennie Seal (Guest)

Jennie has taken advantage of her border punches, and tearing on the edges to give the layout a sense of depth.  The punched tag is a great way to decorate your journaling panel, and a few bits of bling and charms adds to the feminine feel of the layout.

Her fussy cutting is great, and looks fantastic layered and covered with Dimensional Magic.  The fine loopy punch layered beneath the ribbon trim balances out the colouring and look.

 

The border punched strips have really worked well with their colours, and the inked ribbon layered on top brings it all together to make a lovely layered effect beneath the photo.  The little dots of paper have been painstakingly adhered and covered in, yes, Dimensional Magic.  Beautifully done Jennie.

The Creative Team Girls have worked wonders with the Sketch, now here are some of the layouts the girls have completed over the weekend.

Retreat End by Zan Boyle

Deb Night by Beth Metcalf

 

 

Me - and My Dad by Max Rusk

Serenity by Delsie Mowbray

Happy Holidays by Leanne Gamze

Sisters by Kylie Wagstaff

Bella by Leigh Morris

Cherish by Lynn Winfield

Some very beautiful work by the girls, and for those that had never tackled a sketch before - exceptionally Well Done!

Janet

Something Sketchy

Yes indeed, we have something very Sketchy to share with you all.  Our August/September Sketch Challenges will expire Pumpkin Time August 14th, and we still have plenty to see.  Get yours in before you know when............!

So Cold by Gillian Hume

Gillian's Sketch Challenge photos could have been taken on my back verandah, not in Toowoomba!  We've been having a bit of brisk spring weather here lately, so it's not quite that usual to see photos with everyone so rugged up like this in sunny Queensland!  Great scrapping though Gillian.  Lovely soft colours, and a great combination with the bling circle and the doily.  Lots of layering on the the flowers, topped with bling.  Well done Gillian, great colours to go with your photos.

Cheeky by Nicole McNamara

What a great use of the Swiss Dots Bazzil Nicole?  The colours are fantastic, and I love the painted background and your little Cheeky Monkeys.  Well done Nicole, lovely layout.

Mason turns One by Deb Pulford (CT)

Deb has used an Ezy Pzy Kit to do her Sketch Layout. Plenty of party food with with a very fruity background paper! The journaling has been done with Adorn It tiny alphas, and the title with BasiGrey chip alphas, inked with Staz On. Deb has also added some chipboard numbers, a chippie hexagon and a border punch. A very bright party layout Deb, thanks for playing.
Scrapville August Monthly Pack

Happy by Deb Pulford (CT)

This layout has been done by Deb using the Splash range by Little Yellow Bicycle.  A little apology goes Deb's way too, as I safely put her layouts in the posted folder much sooner than I needed to!  With the background paper already covered in white flowers, Deb's bright red trim and matching starfish paper offset the colours nicely.  A light touch of webbing, a scallop diecut and some clear shapes give the page a very clean and simple look.  Well done Deb - we finally got there!

We are approaching Pumpkin Time everyone, so make sure you get your Sketches in on time!

Janet

Spring Burst 2 - Ezy!

Yes, they're still coming in!  I'm just loving the ScrapBursts, they really get that Mojo moving (right Mrs S?)!  Everyone is keeping busy, and it really is great seeing all the different takes on each challenge.  I hope you're all having lots of fun!
ScrapBurst #1 It's All About "Me" 

I Am Zan by Zan Boyle

Zan has used lovely pinks for her page about "Me".  She has used a border punch to accentuate the frame, with a lovely quoted background paper.  You will find the "5 Things about Me" listed around the frame.

The beautiful Manor House flower has been lightly inked, and a Chunky Chick handmade flower added to the centre.

The title has been cut out with the Cricut, layered, and spritzed with Glimmer Mist.  A lovely layout about you Zan, so much nicer with the B&W photo mounted on pink glitter!  Well done.
ScrapBurst #2 Distressed Stamping

A Moment in Time by Jennie Seal

Jennie has used rustic tones for her layout, blending in the distressed colour tones from the girls' tops.  Lots of different techniques being used, and a good amount of handmade items as well.

Jennie has stamped with Spiced Marmalade, Walnut and Tea Dye Distress Inks. The effect is great, especially with the masking.

Stamping on the die cut flourishes also add a nice touch, as well as the distressed handmade flowers underneath.  A lovely layout Jennie, well done.
Ezy Pzy Kit

 A Little Ray of Sonshine by Deb Pulford (CT)

Deb has used an Ezy Pzy Kit to do her little Sonshine layout.  Gorgeous photo to go with the coordinated colours in the kit.  A bit of Glimmer Mist on the chip shape, some pearls and a bit of lace and you have a lovely layout.  Well done Deb.

Thanks girls, looking forward to sharing more soon......

Janet

September ScrapBursts

SCRAPBURSTS
For the month of September there will NOT be a Monthly Pack, due to Retreat. So we have decided to give you all something to keep you busy, here and at Retreat, especially for those with school holidays creeping up and a bit of extra time!

For another round of exciting ScrapBursts we will be running the Challenge throughout September. With prize packs up for grabs, we hope to see your creativity Bursting into Spring with a ScrapBurst Challenge! You can choose which ScrapBurst to do first, as long as each one is entered by Pumpkin Time September 30th! All winners will be announced on October 3rd.

You will find the criteria for each ScrapBurst Challenge below the Heading. You must stick to these criteria to be eligible for a prize. There must be a minimum of 4 entries in each challenge before a prize will be given.

The following Techniques can be used in conjunction with any of the listed criteria for each ScrapBurst: inking, painting, misting, stamping, sewing, piercing, masking and distressing.

SCRAPBURST KITS
Once again we’ll be putting together some SB KITs for you to use, but these are NOT compulsory. The Kits will include value added products to let you complete your challenge without the hassle of searching for products. If you purchase a SB KIT you can only use WHAT IS IN THE KIT, plus any of the allowed Techniques, as listed above. You can, however, use your own alphas and cardstock if you choose.
 
A winning ScrapBurst entry will WIN a SCRAPBURST PRIZE PACK! A winning entry that used a SB KIT, will ALSO WIN a BONUS PRIZE. Once again there will only be a limited number of Kits available in each ScrapBurst Challenge.  T&C apply.

SCRAPBURST #1 – IT’S ALL ABOUT “ME”
This layout is going to be about YOU, and includes a list of 5 things about yourself. There must be a photo of YOU. Your list can be done any way you choose, as long as there are 5 Items about You.

SCRAPBURST #2 – HEX IT UP!
Your layout must include a group of at least 6 Hexagonal Shapes. They can be grouped together, or spread around separately, but there MUST be at least SIX.

The HEX can be in the paper, a stamp, screen, chip shape, fussy-cut from patterned paper - but you MUST have them clearly visible on the layout.

SCRAPBURST #3 – STAMP IT DISTRESSED…
You must literally Distress this layout using Distress Inks, Distressing Tools and Distressing Techniques. As well as that, you MUST have at least ONE STAMPED IMAGE in the Background (using Distress Ink, and noting the colour used when entered).

SCRAPBURST #4 - WORD PLAY - HEART
You must include this WORD in the TITLE, or a derivative of this word (heart chip shape…). Your layout must also reflect the theme of the Title.

Here is our first sample for the #4 ScrapBurst, just to get you started!

I Love U by Anita Bownds (CT) ("Heart for "O")

Anita has used one of our EzyPzy Kits to do this ScrapBurst.  The colours are fantastic, as is the subject!  She has used cutout shapes to add her hearts, with wonderful spritzed watercolours to accent the background.

A bit of doodling on the hearts and a bit of bling is easy to get away with on a boy page - when it's BLUE!

How gorgeous is this flower? Anita does wonders with her handmade techniques and doodling. Beautiful layout Anita, well done.
 
We hope you have fun with these ScrapBursts, and look forward to seeing what you come up with.

PLEASE NOTE:
There is ONE more post to upload for the August Monthly Pack.  Due to some equipment failure, this won't be uploaded until Saturday Night.  Apologies to Delsie and Judy, but we look forward to seeing your creations then!!

Janet

August Creations

Here are a few more creations using both the "Splash" August Monthly Pack, and the August/September Sketch Challenge.  What a great variation of styles and designs we're seeing.  I hope everyone is having fun creating with these ones.

Winners are Grinners by Deb Pulford (CT)

Deb has gone for a solid background for her colourful Grinners layout.  Lots of shapes and layering add a good blend of colour and depth to this layout.  The edges are lightly distressed to add a bit of rawness, and the red alphas add a good balance with their brightness, and a great way to journal.  Well done Deb. 

Cheeky Girls by Jennie Seal (Guest CT)

 

Jennie has used lots of paper piecing and over stitching along the end border and around the layout frame of this Ezy Pzy Kit.  True to her calling, we have fussy cutting, Dimensional Magic, bling and flowers all on one page!  Some decorative tearing around the edges, mounting up of the cute little critters, birds and flowers, a bit of background spattering and all you'll need to add is some Cheeky Girls and you have a Sketch!  Well done Jennie.

Fish'N'Fun by Zan Boyle

Using more of her Monthly Pack, Zan has cut out a frame from the fish patterned paper to make a frame.  The blue webbing makes a nice interpretation for either a net or waves, depending how you look at it.  The clear cut out shapes blend in well. Lots of little cut out fish add depth as well.  Great to see you getting so much out of your Packs Zan.

Well done girls.

Janet

Cards & Layouts

Here we have some more Cards and Layouts from the Sketch Challenges and Monthly Pack to share.

Love Card by Zan Boyle

A great design for a wedding card Zan, lovely contrast of the pink with the grey and black. The raised flower adds dimension, and the punch and bling add a bit of love!  Well done.

Happy Birthday Card by Jennie Seal (Guest CT)

Jennie has used the Monthly Pack to make her card.  Using embossing folders and puches, she has added plenty of texture and effect.  The colour tones are just beautiful.

This handmade flower has worked out beautifully with shaping, inking on the ends of the petals, and a stick pin and button to dress it up.  Well done Jennie.

Happy Birthday Card by Roseanne Cook

Roseanne has also chosen to use an embossing folder on her card, and has inked across to the top for effect.  The colours are great for a masculine card, with the red star and flourish adding a nice bright touch.  Well done.

Enjoy Friends by Jennie Seal (Guest CT)

Jennie has put together another great combination of colours on her layout using an Ezy Pzy Kit.  These come with a co-ordinated range of papers, including a mix of cardstock, stickers, rub-ons, alphas or ribbon.  They take the work out of putting things together!

The MS butterfly punch makes a fantastic border strip, adding softness to the page and blending nicely with the doilies.  The handmade flowers from the Flower Tech Classes look fantastic, and the paint spatters are a nice addition.

 Bec by Zan Boyle

Zan has put her sketch together using the Little Yellow Bicycle Monthly Pack.  I love the colours, and the solid background still defines "white space" with all that depth and colour in the centre.  It's a great take on Anita's sketch.

Zan has used a mask to create her foreground flora shadows.  Some creative border punching, mounting, a good dose of bling and flowers are always a good recipe for a scrapping page.  Well done Zan, lovely.

We will have more to share shortly, so keep them coming.  We love to see your creations!

Janet