June Post #1

Hi everyone, it's been a little grim on the blogging side of things lately as I am still without internet services. Whilst Telstra sorts through ongoing issues for the third week, I have been unable to access the 'net at all from work.  With a little dose of "family flu" on top of that, the energy levels are finally starting to life.  Alas, we are behind the ball in all sorts of posts!   So to catch up I'm just going to upload some of the wonderful work that has been coming in to Scrapville, whether it be via challenges or our classes.  

Little Man by Jane Huhta (CT)

Just for You Card by Jane Huhta (CT)

Bon Voyage Card by Zan Boyle

The following layouts are from our classes, so I hope you enjoy the girls work.
Mixed Media Techniques 1

Fragile by Jennie Seal (CT)

Sunshine by Judy Laracy

Happy by Roz Langridge

Some really great work, and I would like to thank all those that have taken part in our classes and challenges.  As always, it's an exciting anticipation to see what the girls come up with.  The MMT classes prove that, especially once the girls have added their own touches.

I will be posting more when I get the chance, so bear with me whilst I juggle to time it takes to get these up.

cheers
Janet

May 2014 Sketch Post #3

Hi Nana by Deb Blunden

Deb has applied layers of colour to her page by using her chalks.  The colours have all been worked in to compliment the masking, and the fussy cutting of the photo looks great Deb.  The flowers have been given a bit more definition to the layers by mounting them up for effect.

This is a closer look of Deb's masking, where she has applied colours by chalking.  These have come up a treat, and just the kind of things a little girl would give her Nana!  Well done Deb.

Card Sketch

Happy Birthday Card by Judy Laracy

I think this card is rich in it's simplicity.  The colours work so well together, and a few little touches add character.  The embossed strip over the masking is raised and pops out, whilst the mask has a carefree feel that has the butterflies fluttering.  The flower posy is gorgeous, well done Judy.

May 2014 Sketch Post #2

I Do by Zan Boyle

This is a very fresh looking layout, with the background masking toning in well with the greens.  The pink hearts have been softly masked, tying in with the pinks. The flowers work well together, giving a softness to their depth.  And it looks like it was a wonderful day too!  Well done Zan.

May 2014 Sketch Post #1

Off To Work I Go by Judy Laracy

Judy has used cardstock as her base background, applying her chevron mask with black ink. The embossed panel behind the photo has a nice checker plate look about it, very blokey.  The embellishments all tone in nicely, and the layout is very clean in design.  Well done Judy.

May 2014 Sketch Challenge

Hi everyone, here are our latest Sketch challenges for May. You have until Pumpkin Time on May 31st to get them in, so give yourselves plenty of time. I hope you are inspired to join in with our challenge, and enjoy the sketches we've put up. We always look forward to seeing what you come up with, so be sure to have a go.

May Layout Sketch

May Card Sketch

Don't forget, Pumpkin Time is May 31st, and I hope you have fun creating!
Janet

April Sketch Post #6

Hello all, here is our next Sketch post.  I hope you are enjoying all the work that these creative girls are putting in.

Happy Snap by Jennie Seal (CT)

Jennie's layout uses natural colour tones with a background of white space. The brown hues are a lovely compliment to the textures in the patterned papers, and Jennie's added elements.

Lots of die cut cogs create a background to the film strip, which displays a succession in growth years of her favourite son.

All the fussy cutting to the edges of the woven paper leaves a rawness to it's edging.  The stamping at the bottom adds texture once embossed, adding another layer.  A great interpretation of the sketch Jennie, well done.

Have a Wonderful Day Card by Zan Boyle

Zan has used such a lovely quote on her card.  Layering with different elements gives it direct focus, drawing focus to the meaning.  The colours coordinate perfectley, well done Zan.

A Perfect Day by Di Corbitt

Di has turned her sketch, using her photos along the bottom instead.  Replacing cogs with ladybirds and scallops has given the layout a different look, more suitable to Di's girly photos.  The colours also work well together, thanks Di.

Great to see so many entries, thanks to everyone for playing along.
Janet

April ScrapBurst Post #7 & Sketch Post #5

Today we have a mixed post, sharing a bit of ScrapBurst challenges, and also the April Sketch. It's been great seeing so much variety this time around, I hope you're enjoying the posts.

SB #1 Numbers

Joc and Booties Visit by Zan Boyle

Zan has turned her hand to a bit of fussy cutting with this challenge. The background patterned paper has lent itself well to the use of hex stamps to work in with the theme.

A cluster of tags brings in a cluster of colour, and a backing for the title tag. The staggered overlaying of the photos ties the top and bottom of the layout in.

The richness of the stamp brings in enough depth to capture the eye, and relate the pattern to the themed hexagons. Well done Zan.

Sketch Challenge

Puppy Love by Helen Triglone

Helen has used lots of stamping & embossing to theme her page. Sponging the page with soft browns has taken the edge off a stark white background, and works well with the rest of the elements. The photos are great and lift the page with their sharp coloring.

This is a great use of the hessian, with the bakers twine added for colour and texture. The eclectic title is a great way to maximize your extra letters.

The simplicity of punching and layering shapes can give you such a variety of combinations, and Helen has done just that to mount her photos and background scallop shapes. The little calendar stamp is so useful for a journaling your dates. Well done Helen, lovely layout of your Fur Babies.

CB #1 Baby Boy/Girl Card

With Love by Dawn Collins

Dawn's card is backed with a lovely dry embossed pattern, setting a nice soft background. The image block and sentiment are mounted on top for a little depth. A couple of coordinating flowers and vines add colour to a lovely baby card.

CB #2 Vintage/Doilies

Love Is by Gail Tuttle

Gail has used a die cut doily on her vintage card. With a lovely sentiment mounted up, and some fussy cut vintage birds over lapping, this card is all about the simplicity of the sentiment. Well done Gail.

Thanks for sharing girls, we still have lots more to share so be sure to check back!
Janet

April ScrapBurst Post #5 & April Sketch Post #4

SB #2 Vintage/Heritage

Family Homes by Wendy Johnson

Wendy has scrapped a layout of her paternal and maternal family homes.  A great way to remember how things were, and all those stories that went with them.  Using tearing and inking as a distressing technique to age her layout, Wendy has also added braid to compliment the colour theme.

A little corrugation behind Wendy's handmade rolled flowers adds texture.  A great effort Wendy, and I'm looking forward to sharing more of your fantastic old, old photos soon!

Sketch Challenge

Roof Tops by Deb Blunden

Deb has wandered the Albury city looking for interesting stonework to photograph, and these rooftops had us all thinking about what we actually see when we look around.  It's amazing what catches our eye when we're out and about.  A great contrast in the actual photos, with a soft background of blue tones behind.  Well done Deb.

Babushka Nesting Dolls by Judy Laracy

Judy has used lots of white space and a couple of bright colours to highlight the little Babushka Nesting Dolls in the photo strip.  The brightness of the colours is crisp and pays a nice compliment to the dolls.

Adding a journalling tag is ideal for adding information, and Judy has done just that to tell her story of the Babushka history.  well done Judy.

Don't forget to pop a comment at the bottom for the girls - we LOVE comments!

Janet

April Sketch Post # 3

Sketch Challenge

Snap by Janet Watt (CT)

It's always exciting when I finally get some time to scrap, and I have managed to do this on the weekend with a great bunch of girls. The sketch was perfect for doing a page of a session in the photo booth for Blokey Man and I at a 40th we attended. (yes, he wore the beanie...)

This border punch is so versatile, and adds character to the theme. I LOVE these cogs, and they come in many colours/designs. Gave the fussy cutting skills a good workout. The AC adhesive fabric makes a nice background against the grungy weathered patterned paper.

A little layering on the trim strip gives dimension, and some distressing and inking on the tag adds to the theme.

Shadows of Self by Zan Boyle 

 

Zan has flipped her page, using an interesting series of photos taken of her shadow in difference stances.  The colour theme has muted tones to blend in with the photos.

Some decorative edging balances the photo strip.  The background masking of the bricks works in well to pick up the paving, whilst a bit of hole punching and bling around the edges works well too.

Loving that paperclip and tag, and who could go past that stamp?  Any person worthy of breathing fresh air would know the answer to that, right?...

A great comparison of the sketch, which is great to see.  We have lots more to come so get them in everyone.

Janet

April Sketch Post #2

Today we are sharing some challenges from the April Sketches. I hope you're all having fun with this one!

Happy Birthday Card by Jennie Seal (CT)

Jennie has used black and white to complete her card sketch.  The little owl in the same colour tones adds a really nice touch.

The cogs looks very effective with their mounted metal toppers and doodling in the centres. The chequered ribbon give the a real blokey touch, finishing off with the black ric rac.  Well done Jennie.

April Sketches

Hi everyone, here are our latest Sketch challenges for April.  You have until Pumpkin Time on April 30th to get them in, so give yourselves plenty of time (for those of you going away for Easter/School Holidays!)  I hope you enjoy the challenges, we're looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

April Layout Sketch

April Card Sketch

Have fun everyone!

Janet

March Sketch Post #7

Here we are with our last post for the March Sketch challenges. Thanks to everyone who had a challenge entry in. Now, to check out these challenges before Pumpkin Time, which is very close!

Mokoro Trip by Helen Triglone

That waterlily is just stunning Helen, and the wooden hand carved canoe such an iconic symbol for that area.

An interesting way to add a bit more with the bunting shaped from scalloped circles.  Another look at that photo, and a nice addition of the decorative border punch to blend in with the colour toning.

And then there is the delicate addition of skeleton leaves and the soft lilac petals. working in so nicely with the photo frame.  Well done Helen.

Card by Jane Huhta (CT)

The colours in this card are just so bright and cheery, they really make the card jump out at you. Apart from the dodgy photography, the inking, layered clouds and panels have come together so well. Well done Jane.

Thanks again everyone, we'll be announcing a winner in the next few days!
Janet