Happy Birthday Scrap Around the World!

Sooo...I had to put this post up again because I didn't do the link up in SATW
correctly, and I couldn't figure out how to correct it...so pardon the repeat!

Hello ladies....have you seen the challenge at Scrap Around the World yet?

It is their 'epic' anniversary event and they have been featuring so many beautiful layouts 

from all the sponsoring companies...they have really outdone themselves this month!!!

SATW always has such beautiful moodboards and this month's was no exception! I was inspired by 

the pink and white balloons with the gold and I wanted to create something very light and delicate.

SATW is very special to me as it was the very first challenge I ever entered (with my very first 

blog post! ) and the first challenge I ever won! Helen and her ambassadors are super talented and 

super kind, and I send lots of love and birthday greetings their way! Every month this blog is so 

full of inspiration....and I know it will continue as one of the best challenge blogs out there! 

Here is the amazing moodboard....you can find all the details about the challenge here....

Here are a few close ups of my layout....

Because this month's challenge had a party theme, I went digging and found an old photo of one 

of my mum's birthday parties...she is the little girl standing up to the far left.

I used a piece of the new paper line from Blue Fern Studios called 'Shannon's Dream'

that is so pretty in real life, and a piece of BFS chipboard called 'Treasured Floral Frame' 

that I embossed in gold. I also used bubblegum pink and gold mists to create a girlie feel.

There is still time to enter! 

Thanks so much for stopping in for a look,

big hugs, Lisa xox

celebrate

Hello ladies....have you seen the challenge at Scrap Around the World yet?

It is their 'epic' anniversary event and they have been featuring so many beautiful layouts 

from all the sponsoring companies...they have really outdone themselves this month!!!

SATW always has such beautiful moodboards and this month's was no exception! I was inspired by 

the pink and white balloons with the gold and I wanted to create something very light and delicate.

SATW is very special to me as it was the very first challenge I ever entered (with my very first 

blog post! ) and the first challenge I ever won! Helen and her ambassadors are super talented and 

super kind, and I send lots of love and birthday greetings their way! Every month this blog is so 

full of inspiration....and I know it will continue as one of the best challenge blogs out there! 

Here is the amazing moodboard....you can find all the details about the challenge here....

Here are a few close ups of my layout....

Because this month's challenge had a party theme, I went digging and found an old photo of one 

of my mum's birthday parties...she is the little girl standing up to the far left.

I used a piece of the new paper line from Blue Fern Studios called 'Shannon's Dream'

that is so pretty in real life, and a piece of BFS chipboard called 'Treasured Floral Frame' 

that I embossed in gold. I also used bubblegum pink and gold mists to create a girlie feel.

There is still time to enter! 

Thanks so much for stopping in for a look,

big hugs, Lisa xox

selfie

Hello ladies! I hope everyone is having a great weekend so far.....

So, I found a blog recently that I just absolutely love! They posted a sketch a couple 

of weeks ago, and I loved it's simplicity so much that I knew I had to play along. 

The blog is called paperdvizhnik.... so many beautiful layouts, lots of talented girls,

I was just so inspired.

'selfie'

A girlfriend of mine had given me a pair of gorgeous earrings that were silver and full

of rhinestones, so so pretty. So I thought I had to scrap them in some way, hence the 'selfie' (lol).

Then as I was looking at the photo, I thought of this sketch, and all of a sudden I knew exactly 

what I was going to do with it. I loved the simplicity and minimalistic look of the sketch 

and I saw something elegant with silver, gems, and lots of white.

Here is the sketch...

Here are a few close ups...

I found this blog by reading Gayle Price's Bliss and Gesso. She is on the design team

and I wanted to share her post here.... it talks about how we create and I just loved her description 

of what goes into creating a lo, it so perfectly sums up what makes a page unique, interesting, and one that communicates a story or an emotion....I couldn't have said it better myself and I hope 

it's ok to share here ;)....She talks about whether or not you start a project

with a very specific look in mind, or if you stay completely open to the process of creating 

and see where it takes you. I admit to both; there are times when I let the photo, the colors, the 

materials guide where the design eventually goes, but there other times like with this lo, 

that I know exactly how I want it to look....I would love to know your thoughts....? 

How does your creative process go?

I used some new Blue Fern Studios chipboard called 'Ornate Medallions' and 

'Marakesh Panel' designed by Janene atThe Scrapbook Diaries, I love it so much. 

I embossed them in silver and tucked them behind my photo.

So Gayle's post also posed a great question, what's more important, your process or the end result?

I find creating something relaxing, calming, and so rewarding, so I guess I enjoy both equally.....

Thanks for stopping by......

Big hugs, Lisa xo

'Capture the Moment'

Hello girls......it's Friday night and I am so happy it's a three day weekend!

So many ideas swirling around my head...photos, colors, papers, sketches......

I am really looking forward to some studio time this weekend....

I wanted to share some work I did for Blue Fern Studios. This one is called...

'Capture the Moment'

I'm just awful at titles....I have a lot of alphas but it never seems to work out for me. 

So I am in love with the 'Captured Word' sets from Blue Fern Studios designed by

Janene Meyerowitz of The Scrapbook Diaries! 

I LOVE a grungy vintage torn up page with lots of messy drips....

I used new Prima paper, Prima flowers and lots of gesso and inks. 

This is a vintage photo of my mother in law when she was young, so sweet.

And a little more detail....

I also created a tag with the new BFS papers called Ombre Dreams, so pretty in real life!

They are all beautiful soft pastel colors with pretty patterns on them.

Here is a little more detail.....

Thanks for dropping by and taking a look,

I appreciate each and every visit so much!

Hugs, Lisa xo

Brantford

Good Morning! I saw an amazing challenge at 13 Arts last night called 

"Vintage Memories" and loved the feel of the mood board and so I created....

"Brantford"

I used a piece of 13 Arts paper called 'Long Time Ago" from the Timeless collection

and a piece of Blue Fern Studios chipboard that I embossed in gold.

This is a treasured photo of my parents when they were dating.....love it. 

I adore scrapping vintage photos ;)

I used gesso, several different mists and modeling paste to create some texture.

Here is the 13 Arts challenge....

Rules of Challenge # 18:

1 Create a vintage layout witha flower and min 2 mediums - you can use paints, modeling paste, inks, mists, gel medium, gesso ...

2 Publish your project on your blog and add the link Directly to the post using Inlinkz tool at the end of this post.

  3 Please add a link and info about our challenge, where your work is published.

4 You april submit as many entries as you like.

5.You can enter your project with a maximum of 2 other challenges and your work must be new, not published before our challenge has started.

7 The challenge ends May the 25th at 23:55. Winners will be announced May the 29th, 2014. 

When the challenge ends, our Design Team will vote and pick the best project. It will be awarded with shopping voucher for 13 arts store worth - 60 PLN with free international shipping. The winner will be invited to join us in one of our challenges as Guest Designers. Additionally we will feature a few works with biggest number of points. 

Here is a close up....

Thanks for looking! 

Have a great weekend....

Lisa xo

Blue Fern Studios Paper Giveaway!

Good Morning girls! 

Blue Fern Studios is having a giveaway contest to show off their new paper line!

The new paper is called 'Ombré Dreams' and looks so beautiful, can't wait to get some of it 

myself to play around with. Here are all the details below.....

Please find the Blue Fern Studios blog here, and where to find their products here.....

Good Luck!!!!!!

Ombré Dreams: FULL Collection Reveal & YOUR Chance to WIN!!

Today we have some EXCITING things to share! A complete look at our NEWEST paper collection

"Ombré Dreams"

AND your some chances to WIN a complete collection for yourself!

We're SO excited to show you a closer look at each of the individual papers in this range, from their delicately designed details to their beautiful watercolor palettes, each one is unique and wonderful in their own right. And we're quite sure you will agree!

 Charlotte's Dream

Ginger's Dream

Joyce's Dream

Julianna's Dream

Leslie's Dream

Shannon's Dream

Susan's Dream

Dream Cards

Aren't they simply dreamy?!

I bet you're wondering how you can get your hands on some FAST. Well, we're offering up some opportunities right now! 

Here's how:

1. For one entry, simply enter below using the Inlinkz Tool. Please make sure you are a follower of our blog and of our Facebook Page (if you have Facebook).

2. For a second entry, share this giveaway on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or in a blog post. Link back to the location at which you shared using the Inlinkz Tool below.

For every 50 entries, another collection pack will be up for grabs! The more you share, the more entries received, the more collections will be available to be won! 

**OPEN INTERNATIONALLY!!!!**

Contest is open until Saturday, May 17th 2014 at midnight, Central Time. The winners will be randomly chosen via Random.org and announced on Monday, May 19th.

So get out there and spread the word! And good luck to you all :)

'greatest treasure' My new kit for The Scrapbook Diaries!

Some exciting news to share....I have another kit designed 

exclusively for The Scrapbook Diaries!

'greatest treasure'

Something a little different from me....I started with white card stock and layered 

some beautiful Bo Bunny papers, flowers and die cuts for a bright clean look. 

As usual, the kit comes with everything included to make this lo and also a bonus layout. 

The kit also comes with written step x step instructions on how to make this layout.

Here are a few closeups....

The kit includes some chipboard from Blue Fern Studios, and beautiful Prima flowers.

For more info please find The Scrapbook Diaries blog here....

and also don't forget their online shop here, they stock some of the top

brands and latest collections and products. 

Until next time.....

Hugs, Lisa xo

summer

Hello scrappy ladies! How is everyone's weekend so far?

I sat down last night to play around with a holiday photo I had on my desk

and created.....

"summer"

This is an 'out take' of me on the beach....kind of weird, kind of different.....

I like how it turned into a beach themed lo, but in unusual colors...and not the typical 

blues you might find....then I found this dollar store summer stamp in my stash that fit 

perfectly, love it when that happens! 

So I saw Inkido has a beach theme going on for the May challenge, so I decided to play

along....I wish Inkido products were easier to get in the States!

I might have to try ordering from some stores in Europe, anyone have any tips?

Here is the challenge mood board and here is the Inkido blog....

Here are a few close ups...

Here I have used some Blue Fern Studios chipboard called 'Graduated Circles' and also 

'Blooming Flourish' that I painted white and then embossed with Ranger 'Antique Linen'

embossing powder....

The beach is definitely my happy place!  

Thanks for stopping by....

Hugs, Lisa xox

perfect moment

Hello everyone! It's the first of the month and so it's time for another

Blue Fern Studios sketch challenge! Please see the blog here for the challenge 

rules, and for the goodies to be won....

"perfect moment"

Here is the beautiful sketch...

When I saw the new paper line from Blue Fern Studios called 'Ombre Dreams', I was inspired to do a light and shabby layout with some soft colors. Here I used the Blue Fern Studios paper called 'In Bloom' as the base and some chipboard called Film Strips and another called Bohemian Flowers which I altered with a simple coat of white acrylic paint.

Here a few close ups....

I did lots of masking and misting....no matter how many mists/inks I try, I always

come back to Tattered Angels Glimmer mists....just love them to bits.

Thanks for stopping by......

Hope you get a chance to join in! We love to see your creations!

Hugs, 

Lisa xoxox