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.

April ScrapBurst Post #13

Well here we have it, the last ScrapBurst post.  Whew, all done.  We will be announcing the winners of the ScrapBursts and the Sketch challenge Monday, so stay tuned!  Thanks again to everyone who played along, we had such a great response to these challenges.
SB #1 NUMBERS

A Moment in Time by Judy Laracy

SB # Rural with Texture

Rural Holland by Judy Laracy

CB #4 WHITE with LIGHT GREEN

Happy Father's Day Card by Judy Laracy

Thanks again everyone, make sure you check back in for our winner's announcement.
Janet

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 ScrapBurst Post #12

CB #2 Vintage/Doilies

Congratulations Card by Jennie Seal (CT)

CB #3 Washi/Stamps

Just a Note Card by Judy Laracy

SB #1 Numbers

Wave to the Birds by Roz Langridge

CB #1 Baby Girl Card

Welcome Baby Girl Card by Judy Laracy

SB #2 Vintage/Heritage

Bygone Era by Judy Laracy

Almost at the end of our ScrapBurst posts now.  I hope you're getting lots of inspiration from these wonderful creations.
Janet

April ScrapBurst Post #11

These are the last few ScrapBurst posts, all the entries are in and I am getting the last of them up.  
SB #4 White with Light Blue & Lines

Travel Notes by Zan Boyle

Playground Fun by Di Corbitt

SB #2 Vintage/Heritage

1932 by Roz Langridge

 

SB #3 Something Rural with Texture

Byne Byne by Di Corbitt

SB #4 White with Light Blue and Lines

Ocean Breeze by Deb Blunden

Oh Baby by Judy Laracy

What a fantastic display of creations, well done girls.

Janet

April ScrapBurst Post #10

SB #3 Something Rural with Texture

Rustic by Jennie Seal (CT)

How good does this page look?  That water tank background paper has worked a treat, blending in really well with the overall theme for those earthy, rustic wire coils.  The screw brads always look good on a male or rustic page, and also the wooden gears.

These gorgeous little die cut birds are touched up with a bit of glossy accents, whilst the gauze in the corner has been coloured and scrunched for texture.

Wood and metals embellies are a nice team to compliment a rustic page, and these all work well, right down to the chain.  Well done Jennie.

Layout by Roz Langridge

It's great to see all these wonderful old photos coming out for the ScrapBursts.  These harvest photos are giving us all a chance to see how much our lives have changed over time, and appreciate our heritage.  Love the photos.

Now these may be a little difficult to see, but the wheat is handmade with tissue paper.  They look fantastic, and add to the texture of the corrugated backing cardboard.

The grass reeds have been cut from a die, and give the page plenty of movement with a great feel of the outdoors.  The little bird is really cute, and I love how this has come together.   Great work Roz. 
CB #1 Baby Girl

Hello Baby Card by Jennie Seal (CT)

Jennie's baby girl card has been given added depth and texture with dry embossing dots, and die cut onesies and the pram.  A little mounting tape and they help the card to "pop".  Well done Jennie.

SB #2 Vintage/Heritage

Memory by Di Corbitt

Di is another of our ladies who have a great range of heritage photos, and this is a wonderful photo of her mother as a child, on her mother's knee.  The papers reflect the colours and theme to suit the era, with an eclectic mix of tags and embellishments to match.  The layout has been kept simply minimal, with the full focus on the photo.  Well done Di.

Thanks for sharing girls.
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 #9

CB #3Washi/Stamps

Time to Celebrate Card by Zan Boyle

What a versatile Washi this is, it just keeps popping up all over the place.  Clock faces, watches, steampunk, it's all so out there at the moment.  Zan has done a great job with her stamping, use of Washi and fussy cutting.
SB #1 Numbers

Tayla Turned Six Today by Di Corbitt

It's all about the pink!  Di has used lots of pink and girly touches to create Tayla's birthday layout.  The birdcage stamp in the background blends in nicely, and all the little embellies add to girls' fun day.
SB #4 White with Light Blue & Lines

Alfie by Roz Langridge

Roz has put up a lovely page of Alfie, using basic elements to highlight the criteria.  The blue and white circles look great layered and blinged up, and the addition of the stripes fits in with the lines.  This has come together very nicely, well done Roz.

CB #3 - Washi/Stamps

Happy Birthday Card by Jennie Seal (CT)

Jennie has shown us the extend of a good Washi supply!  The colours are vibrant and colourful, with a friendly feathered fellow on the front.  Also a good way to use up those last little bits and strips.  Well done Jennie, bright and fun.

Thanks for looking.

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