Turtle Soup | January Mini Crop Projects

I realised that I haven't shared any layouts or cards for a while and since we recently had a Mini Crop at Turtle Soup I have a lot to share!

Our Design Team members set a number of challenges for the crop and here is what I came up with......

Thanks for stopping by!

"Stairs" | Dear Lizzy 5th & Frolic

I'm back with another "just for fun" layout and this time I have used the 5th & Frolic Collection by Dear Lizzy.  It's an 8.5" x 11" page and once again I have used patterned paper to cover my entire background.  I have been using the "messy thread nest" that is so popular right now in my cardmaking, so I decided to try it on this layout.

Thanks for stopping by!

"Cute x 2" | Scrappy Canary June "Globe-Trotter" Kit

I'm back with another layout using the June "Globe-Trotter" Kit and I have used two small square photos on my 8.5" x 11" page.  I usually like to have my photos close to each other on my pages, but this time I decided to separate them and pop my title in between.  Instead of using my usual white cardstock background I decided to use yellow to match the patterned paper.

I die-cut my tag from patterned paper but you could easily do this with a paper trimmer.

A sprinkling of white Heidi Swapp Spray Ink really popped against the yellow background.

These die-cuts might be travel-themed but you can use them for so many other stories too.

Don't forget it's SALE time at the Scrappy Canary store.

"Lunch For Two" | Scrappy Canary June "Globe-Trotter" Kit

I'm back with another layout using the June "Globe-Trotter" Kit and this time I tried two things that I don't do all that often- I used patterned paper for my background and to that I added texture paste mixed with gold paint through a star stencil.

I used two of the little kraft envelopes from the kit as layers.

I used the gold star transparency to continue my star theme.

I layered a transparent diecut over the "My View" one for a fun look.

Thanks for joining me today- don't forget there is a huge SALE on at the Scrappy Canary Store!

Project Life Weeks 28 & 29

School Holidays are now over and it's back to the normal crazy routine.  The weather here has been wet and gloomy so I apologise in advance for the photos of my layouts.

For Weeks 28 and 29 I used the Amy Tangerine Ready, Set, Go Digital Collection and I just love all the little elements I can add to my photos instead of physical embellishments.  There aren't any 3x4 journalling cards in the collection but it is a simple thing to create 3x4 cards from the digital patterned papers.   I try my best to keep my pages as flat as possible so I can easily fit a whole year in one album and going digital (or hybrid) is the best way for me.

Here is Week 28.....

And here is Week 29.....

Thanks for stopping by!

Just Add Ink | #271

I needed to whip up a birthday card today so I thought I'd play along with the current challenge over at Just Add Ink.  Here is the challenge sketch.....

I took some patterned papers from the Amy Tangerine Plus One 6x6 Paper Pad and combined them with the Three Amigos Stamp Set from Mama Elephant.  I started by stamping and masking the scrunched up paper balls and then stamping the critter, sentiment and pencil.  I coloured everything very simply with Copic markers.  

Here are some close-ups...

Some twine and Glossy Accents on the eyes and nose were the only finishing touches needed :-)

"Crazy Hair Day" | Scrappy Canary June "Globe-Trotter" Kit

I'm back with another layout using the June "Globe-Trotter" Scrapbook Kit.  It's another 12x12 grid-style page with two 3x4 photos, one portrait and the other landscape.  It can be tricky to make a grid with photos of different orientations, but it is possible to make it work.

I love the transparent die-cuts from the Pink Paislee "Atlas" collection that come in the kit.  Even though they are travel-themed, they can be used to tell other stories too.

I cut apart one of the patterned papers in the kit to create my small tags.

I layered a clear die-cut over a regular one here.  It's easy to machine stitch through acrylic ones to secure them to your page.

Don't forget to use the code LOUISE10 when you shop at the Scrappy Canary Store for 10% off your purchase.

"Have Fun Ok!" | Scrappy Canary May "Sweet Treat" Scrapbook Kit

Today I'm sharing another layout using the May "Sweet Treat" Scrapbook Kit. It's a 8.5"x11" page and features two 3x4 photos.  I made two tags from patterned paper to form a sort-of grid design.

If you are from Western Australia you might recognise this famous ex-footballer in the top photo ;-)

As is my usual "thang", I made a few little embellishment clusters and although the chipboard sticker pack has a birthday party vibe, they are very adaptable to use on all sorts of layouts.

I die-cut some paper scraps to make these arrow-shaped pieces.  I also used some of the puffy star stickers I had leftover from a previous kit.

The gold foil on these chippy stickers is gorgeous and the geometrical shapes ensure they work well on boy layouts too.

Thanks for joining me and don't forget to check out all the new goodies in the Scrappy Canary Store and to use the code LOUISE10 for 10% off your purchase :-)

"Beautiful Day" | Scrappy Canary May "Sweet Treat" Scrapbook Kit

I'm back with another layout share using the May Scrapbook Kit.  It's my usual (lately) 8.5"x11" format and I have a small photo grid about 4"x4" in size.  

I cut the camera out from one of the patterned papers and layered a glittered gold heart on top and I also cut the "Lovely Day" from the strip on one of the other papers.

I used a Tim Holtz die to make this rosette from the mint spotted paper and layered one of the gold chipboard pieces on top for my title.

These Dear Lizzy bobby pins in the kit are so adorable!

Thanks for joining me and don't forget to check out all the new goodies in the Scrappy Canary Store and to use the code LOUISE10 for 10% off your purchase :-)

"Hello Movie Date" | Scrappy Canary May "Sweet Treat" Scrapbook Kit

I'm back with another layout using the May "Sweet Treat" Scrapbook Kit. This time I'm back to a 12x12 format and have used a simple grid design for my two landscape-oriented 4x3 photos.  

I just love all the gold foil products in the kit and I made two large clusters and one small cluster to direct the viewer's eyes around the page.

I layered some of the chipboard stickers to create this little grouping.

Thanks for joining me and don't forget to check out all the new goodies in the Scrappy Canary Store and to use the code LOUISE10 for 10% off your purchase :-)