Sketches in Thyme - August 2016

Time for another scrapbook challenge!

Full details can be found HERE

I used the new collection of papers (Mermaid Tails) from Kaisercrafts for this layout, they seemed so appropriate! I also used the collection embellishments.

I used a Dutch Doobadoo stencil with Distress Ink pads and added 'bubbles' using an old book page and journal pen, added dots of black Dylusions spray and finished the page by adding wax cord that I finger knitted.

International Scrapbooking Party

Clare Charvill from My Creative Spirit and Cathy Chapdelaine are running an International scrapbooking party during the month of March.

The Important Bit!

Over the next three weeks we (Clare and Cathy) will be sharing a scrapbook sketch with you on our blogs and Facebook pages and asking you to join in the party by creating your own scrapbook page following the sketch and theme of the week. Any colours, papers or mediums can be used. There will be prizes given each week selected randomly.

Above is the current layout. Below is my interpretation and the steps I took to create it.

I used stamps by Seth Apter ,Darkroom Door and The Artistic Stamper. I used a stencil from Crafter's Workshop, patterned paper from Graphic 45 and a journalling card from Kaisercraft.

On smooth white Bazzill I created a background using one of Seth's stamps on using a Stormy Weather Distress Ink pad and a masking technique.

Once finished I trimmed, inked the edges and added some silk ribbon.

I mounted my photograph of my husband 'making friends with the locals' onto plain Bazzill and then Graphic 45 paper. I made decorative strips using stamps and quotes and added these in. The journalling card I found in my stash from Kaisercraft and as the zoo we were visiting was in Queensland found it perfect for the job.

I love adding real stitching where possible  to my layouts and this sketch allowed the perfect place for a little bit of it.

I added my date using a Dymo machine, this one only prints horizontally and I wanted to use the same style for the main title, so taking a piece of the black tape I used white peel off letters and placed them vertically down the tape to create a similar effect.

I created decorative strips from an Aussie themed set of Darkroom Door stamps and a Crafter's Workshop mask, these we then added to the photograph layout.

Instead of using 3 small photographs I used one longer one of the friends we stayed with while were in Sydney and added flags.

I love the finished result using various techniques and supplies. The link is HERE if you would like to join in the party!

Sketches in Thyme - December

Time for another scrapbook challenge!

Full details can be found HERE

This weeks sketch is fabulous and I had lots of fun using it (sketches always get my brain going as you cannot just 'do what you fancy')

I stenciled (using Andy Skinner stencils) onto patterned (Kaisercraft) paper and used a journaling pen to add border details around the group of photos and the whole page. I added the ready made 'shore' embellishment by Jolee and added heat embossed images of a shell and starfish to finish the layout off.

Its rare I use a ready made embellishment but I loved this one and it fit perfectly so it just had to be done!

July Challenge - The Craft Garden

You can find details of this months challenge at the Here

This is a 12" x 12" scrapbook layout of the beautiful Mel.

I used freebie paper from Scrapbook Magazine (the fans), I cut the fans out from the background paper so I could use my own painted background.

I used Fresco paint from PaperArtsy and a brayer to apply it randomly over a sheet of Bazzill card stock.

I also used embossed card and smooth white Bazzill to get the finished look.

I cut out pendants using Sizzix dies for the title.

These flowers are by Jofy at PaperArtsy, coloured using Copics and the word embellishment is by KaiserCraft.

I added a metal bird cage by Prima and finished it off using sparkly brads. 

The overall affect is very soft and pretty, just like Mel!

Home of Music

This month at ATP the monthly challenge is all about letters.

Below is a pictorial guide to my entry.

Alphabet Soup!

 The finished result above was made using the step below.

 Four Naked letters

I took a used box that my phone charger lead came in.

 I used the Mermaid and Haystack Fresco paint 

(the Guacamole photo bombed)

I covered the box with Tissue Wrap using Studio Matt Medium as an adhesive.

I painted the letters with Mermaid Fresco and then stamped the music script (below) on the top surface. I used a black Adirondack ink pad to stamp the script and used Black Soot Distress Ink (DI) pad to edge the letters.

 After covering the box with tissue wrap I diluted some of the Haystack Fresco and gave a light covering across the whole box. I then used Vintage Photo DI through a stencil by Lin Brown.

On some card I stamped a keyboard and added other details. I used a Kaiser Craft record image, some rub ons by Tim Holtz and added a title.

I finished off the outside of the box using Vintage Photo DI pad.

 For the inside of the box I painted the it using Haystack Fresco. I then stamped onto some card the 'Dictionary of Musical Terms' stamp and edged the card in Vintage Photo.

 I took a piece of wood effect card and stamped the musical score randomly across it before gluing it into place on the base of the box.

The 4 letters fit perfectly.

I hope you like this simple way of covering a very boring box and making it useful again.

Alice Heart

Using DecoArt paints and Liquid Glass I covered a Tando heart shaped printers tray.I used various embellishments along with KaiserCraft printed card stock and acetate to complete this project.