Sew Cute

I'm still playing catch up with layouts I did months ago.  This one was just waiting for a photo so I took a quick photo of DD with a rag doll she made from a kit.  It was one of those birthday presents that you think, uh oh.  It did take us a while and some patience to get it done, but she was determined as always.

Love these Crate Papers and stickers. You may also notice a stamp (MME) and those die cuts are Tim Holtz.

Just need to add some journaling now, but I thought I'd post as it make take some time :)

Reluctant Model

As I posted previously, I applied to a photo magazine to take part in one of their regular articles.  It turned out that my day was more about modelling with the camera bags than it was taking photos.  I'm definitely better off behind the camera!

I did this layout about a month ago but had forgotten I had scrapped the photo, so had done another layout.  Just shows that my brain is very mushy.

Used a bit of this and that, but mainly bits from the Echo Park For the Record pack. Obviously added my favourite random stamps, just because!

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Pencil Lines Sketch: 251

This week's sketch features a single photo and photo mats open to interpretation.

I adapted the background paper pieces to include a semi-circle, but found I needed to move the vertical paper to the left to make it work.

Lastly, I added a journal circle below the title because for once, I had something to journal!

All the papers and stamps are American Crafts.  Just adore the papers as they are either embossed or glittered and very pretty.

I especially love the little rosette stickers.  So much neater than my own.

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Happy Days

When I saw these American Craft papers and embellishments, I knew they were for me!  Ellie had put a kit together which included the most gorgeous glittery papers, embellishments and stamps.

I really fancied a hot air balloon, so I pieced one together.  Now I'm not the world's best at drawing so it is on the simple side.

Found it a bit fiddly to get the pieces to look symetrical. I was looking forward to visiting the Ballon Fiesta in Bristol last weekend, but unfortunately, it was all too short notice.  May be next year.

Look at those fabulous rosettes.  So neat!

Thanks for dropping in.  I've used more American Crafts for this week's Pencil Lines sketch, so be sure to pop back on Sunday for that one.

All Natural

I had this layout sitting around for some time now waiting for something to happen to it.  You know when you need that little burst of something - normally it's when something new arrives!

I saw a a blog called Polkadot Door Designs and loved the inspiration for the challenge. 

The kickstart for me on this occasion was all handmade.  As the inspiration was the same colour as my layout, I thought I'd dig out a flower I made ages ago.

The soft peachy colour goes really well with the Webster's Pages.  I also added a little frame embellishment I made (you'll be seeing a lot of these *wink*).

I teamed up the pretties with some Prima lovelies and the Prima mask.

And just some more random leaves and things here and there.

I think this is my current favourite layout.  Thanks for popping in.

No Place Like Home

As you may know, we're attempting to move house again this year. After more ups and downs (I won't bore you), we're due to move in the next few weeks. We've been here 15 years almost and it has only been this year, that I got my craft room exactly how I wanted it. Ho hum.

When I saw these papers from Graphic 45 they just had to pop into my basket.  They reminded me of their Alice in Wonderland set which I adored.  As clearly I had nothing related with the Wizard of Oz, I went for an idea about home.

I'll do another layout about the specific things I'll miss, but for now, I concentrated on my lovely craft room at the bottom of the garden.

I love the vintage images of these papers and just had to dust off the typewriter.

The gate stamp is Hero Arts, the birdcage is MME.  All the rest is Graphic 45.

I'll share some more projects in the next day or so. Thanks for popping in.

Pencil Lines Sketch: 249

I played along with this week's sketch for Pencil Lines this week.  I had to do it from memory as I'd already turned off my computer.  As my memory isn't that great, I did get a couple of details wrong, but it is more or less the same as the sketch (I think).

I used up some of my favourite old Prima papers from last year's kit for this one.  I didn't have much time to complete the layout, so I had to skip some things I'd love to have done.

I'm particularly fond of these Prima flowers.  I'm down to my last few, so I'd better go easy.  I always think flowers look better if they're grounded with leaves.  They make a world of difference to a cluster.

I had a challenge to hand in my layout on time and my typewriter decided to play up!  I ended up with very inky fingers trying to sort out the ribbon.  No wonder why they're obsolete.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

TGIF

We're into our 2nd week of the summer holidays.  The weather has been great so we've been hanging out at home and the kids have been down the water slide.  Best £30 I ever spent!

Thought I'd share a layout that I did last week for Fiskarettes blog celebrating DD first dance show back in June. 

I used the Fiskars scallop punch to create a border which I then snipped before adhering it to the back of the circle.  This works best with light-weight cardstock, but I have done it successfully with Bazzil also.

The dress form is Tim Holtz of course.  I stamped various butterflies (Fiskars) before inking with Distress Inks.  I normally use a darker colour around the edges to add depth.

That drop-dead gorgeous flower is Prima and the cute little flags are Pebbles Inc. 

All the papers are from a Studio Calico kit.

Just before I go, I thought I'd show you a sneaky peek of my class for our Charity crop.  Oohh, the kit is gorgeous! There are still a couple of places left if you fancy coming or want the kit.  Check out the What Housework Blog for more info.

I'm also playing along with this week's sketch at Pencil Lines. 

The reveal is at 8pm GMT on Sunday.  Hope to see you then!

Enjoy the  glorious weather all.   Thanks for popping in.

Five Minutes of Fame (almost)

I recently applied to a camera magazine to be their apprentice for the day.  They show you how to do stuff with your camera and you have to pose for their photos.  Well my day didn't quite go like that but I did have to pose for the camera all day long.  I felt a bit of a dufus. 

I had to pose with various camera bags (8 in all) in various locations.  Well, at one location there were tourists around.  The photographer had the umbrellas, reflectors out so it looked like I was some sort of model.  I'm sure people must have pointed and thought - 'She isn't much of a model is she?' ROFL.  I definitely prefer it behind the camera than in front!

 

I actually completed this layout some time ago, but just need a photo. The magazine sent me a couple of photos which was perfect for this layout.  I love this Prima flower (very extravagant)

Another little collection of things and a cute envelope. More Prima flowers clustered together.

My favourite Thicker Stickers - Doll (vanilla).  They are canvas and just great for stamping on. 

Thanks for popping in.