Sketches in Thyme - November 2016

Time for another scrapbook challenge!

Full details can be found HERE

 Below is my take on the sketch above.

Sketches in Thyme - October 2016

Time for another scrapbook challenge!

Full details can be found HERE

Below is my take on the sketch above.

Sketches in Thyme - September 2016

Time for another scrapbook challenge!

Full details can be found HERE

Below is my take on the sketch, there are many more for you to see!

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.

Sketches in Thyme - July 2016

Time for another scrapbook challenge!

Full details can be found HERE

Another smashing sketch to follow!

These photos were taken in the Northern Territory, Australia.

Sketches in Thyme - May 2016

Time for another scrapbook challenge!

Full details can be found HERE

This months sketch is above.

I used this Stempell & Kartoon brick wall chipboard to give a little dimension. 

and painted it using Dylusions paint.

I used an embossing folder to give texture.

The finished result has a Christmas theme.

Scrap Thursday Part 30 & International Scrapbook Day

Clare Charvill from My Creative Spirit and Cathy Chapdelaine are running an International scrapbooking party during the month of March, this week is the last opportunity to enter. 
They have supplied a double page sketch this time, but you are only required to make one page, however, I thought I would have a go with both.

Materials used:
Graphic 45 'Forever Mine' from Mon Armour, 'Holiday Magic' from Nutcracker Sweet, 'World's Fair', 'Wonder Works' and 'Balloon Boutique' from World's Fair Collection.
Dylusions 'Christmas Borders' stamps
Stampers Anonymous 'City Scapes' and 'Warehouse District' stamps
Ranger Distress Ink pads Stormy Sky, Festive Berries, Evergreen Bough and Lucky Clover
Bazzill plain card stock.
Buttons, ribbon and journal pens from stash.

The theme this week is 'Cities', so I dug through my photos and found some of Brisbane, begging to be scrapped. 
When I went to Brisbane on this visit it was Christmas time and so very different to here in the UK. Santa wearing sunglasses and choirs singing traditional songs in tee shirts and shorts, it felt very odd!
Anyway I decided to use part Christmas paper and part something to fit with Brisbane and or the weather. When I looked at the 'World's Fair' collection by Graphic 45 I had a bit of a brain wave (this is not something that happens often), I dug out my Australia Album from my first visit and found my entrance ticket to Expo '88 (or World Fair as they are also called) which was held in Brisbane from 30th April to 30th October 1988. The Brisbane section had a huge sculpture of the word Brisbane very similar to the photo below (the one below is a current sculpture), I think the similarity is what got my mind working! 

So with all this in mind I decided I need look no further as the collection was perfect.
Due to all the colour in the photographs, ticket and papers I decided to use a white background which I'm still not sure about to be honest, I thought using something coloured might take away from everything that I wanted to use. Maybe it will grow on me with time lol.

I thought I would show you how I work when using a sketch. I print out the sketch which makes it much easier to annotate, add a list of materials used etc. I don't keep these they just go into recycling (by the end they are covered in scribble!) 

I added my ticket and some facts about Expo '88 for interest.

I loved the idea of stamping holly and using it next to the display showing Santa wearing sunglasses and a sun hat.

I added some tiny buttons as I felt there needed to be a little extra feature. I hope you find some inspiration in my layouts!

Sketches in Thyme - March 2016

Time for another scrapbook challenge!

Full details can be found HERE

This is the sketch for this week

This is my interpretation. 

The photographs show my friends little boy at his nursery last summer on his Graduation Day (such a cute idea).

I used supplies from Love to Craft and Create

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!