Kraft it Up July Challenge

This months challenge was something you wish or want in the future.  This is my take on it and it was so hard to find a photo with me and my two children because I'm always on the other end of the camera.  And now for a few close-ups.

To achieve the result on the flourish I painted it with Gesso then added ground rock salt and finally inked it with Distress Ink.  I saw a fabulous tutorial by Michelle Grant over at Dusty Attic so I followed part of it, Michelle's technique is very clever and the results look amazing.

Products Used:

Graphic45 Kraft Reflections Collection

Kaisercraft Miss Match Die Collection and Key

Dusty Attic Corner Flourish

Tim Holtz Distress Ink,

Prima Chipboard Spool

Petaloo Flowers & Vine

Gesso, Twine, Ticket, Vintage Buttons, Clockface,

Marvy Markers, page from antique book, unknown alpha.

Creative Scrappers #218

Products Used:

First Edition 'New Leaf' paper

Sizzix Alpha

Adornit Carolee's Creations 'Simple Sandra' alpha

Tim Holtz Liquid Pearls

Brads from Stash

Handmade embellies (forgotten what they're called just now)

Die-namics Banner Die

Tag from the lovely Shell

Tim Holtz Distress Inks

Ribbon

Another Freaking Scrappy Challenge Sketch

 This is my take for the 15th sketch, I've moved pics a little to suit.

Products Used:

Cardstock, patterned paper, die cut paper

Handmade tiles and star

Martha Stewart Train Punch

Buttons, ric-rac and wooden train from stash

Alpha also from stash
ScrapFX Brick Fence used as a mask with gesso

The Paper Mixing Bowl July Challenge

I found this challenge quite difficult because I couldn't get the colours to work the way I imagined them.  I also interpreted this challenge with a 'play' on words - Patriot.

This was the challenge and heres what I came up with.

 

Products Used:

White cardstock

Kaisercraft Patterned Paper and Red Paint

Washi Tape around flagpole

Ric Rac Ribbon

Corrugated Card behind smaller photo and small stars

American Craft Thickers Alpha

Die-namics Banner Die

Frosted Designs Stamping Challenge

I saw a great idea demonstrated on Scrap it TV and thought I would have a go and create some cards with the same technique but different colours and some different stamps.  I've used Kaisercraft stamps, Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Stampin' Up! Ink and sentiment stamps.

Thanks to Lizzy Hill http://lizzyhill12.blogspot.com.au/ for suggesting I enter Frosted Designs Challenge.

Vintage Cards

I've just made these vintage cards that I saw demonstrated on Scrap it TV.  They're made with Kaisercraft Stamps, Tim Holtz Distress Inks, Stampin'Up! sentiment stamps and vintage paper from a children's book.

http:www.kaisercraft.com.au
http://timholtz.com/

123 Challenge

This months challenge at http://ourbrightstarsandus.typepad.com/123challenge/ was to use

WORD: MY

COLOUR: PURPLE

TECHNIQUE: USE CHEVRON!

 and here's what I came up with.

 

Products Used:

Heidi Grace Vineyard Paper Collection, embellishment, rub-ons and alphas.  I used Kindyglitz and a Signo white gel pen.

I handmade the chevrons after seeing a tutorial but unfortunately I can't find it again, I usually bookmark but must have forgotten this one.

 

Scrap the Boys

Products used

Kaisercraft Class of '87 Collection

My Memories 141789

Grant Archival Cristina Re

Alphabet Lace Cardstock

American Craft Cardstock

Signo White Gel Pen

Twine & Staples

Die-namics Fishtail Banner Die

Spellbinders Star Nestabilities die

Carolese Creations Adorn It Tiny Red Alpha

Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad

Paper Tape Measure

Bragging

I got a mention this week for the June challenge over at http://creativescrappers.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/june-winner-few-favorites.html?showComment=1341878718322#c4138625800730772992

I'm a bit excited so I've put this on my sidebar so you can see the layout that got the mention.

Changing Styles

I wanted to share this page with you because I love the Graphic 45 paper and also the photo of 'my girl' when she was only two years old.  I tend to adjust my scrapping style to fit either the challenge, photo or my mood.  I haven't entered this in a challenge but may find one to suit one day.

Scrap the Girls

Products Used

DCWV - Alphabet Stack and Street Lace

Kaisercraft - Frame and Bling

Tim Holtz - Crackle Paint

Dimensional Magic

Black & White flowers from Amy

Just poppin in...

We have fog here today and its only just starting to lift and its 10.15am already.  I snapped a few photos in the backyard this morning and thought I'd share them with you.

Have a great Thursday and thanks for stopping by.

Once Upon a Sketch July Challenge

This is a photo of my girlfriend of 40years, we met at work and have been friends ever since.  The paper I've used is DCWV Street Lace that another friend of mine bought me back from the UK.  Here are a couple of close-ups. 

 

I made these lovely little satin flowers and the birdcage is from Kaisercraft.  I used Tim Holtz crackle paint before I applied perfect pearls to the cage and the little bird is from ScrapFX and I inked it before applying Tattered Angels Glimmermist.  The little roses are also misted and there's a handmade pin tucked in with the roses.

The black lace and pendant as well as the tiny birds were a gift from the lovely Amy, aren't they gorgeous?  Thanks for visiting...