KRAFT+ July Challenge..

Hello there,
oh dear here we are in July.. what a year it has been so far.. who would have thunk how the first half of 2020 would be... I really hope the next half of the year is much better..

But onto the new month and new challenges to get us creating! This month over on KRAFT+ BLOG there is a really great challenge and it is......

 To be inspired by Shakespeare... or this fabulous mood board... use a quote, use the colors, use the images... so much to take from this months challenge.. you can check out the design team inspiration over on the KRAFT+ BLOG HERE!!!!!! and then pop your creation on the KRAFT+ COMMUNITY FACEBOOK PAGE HERE !!!!! 

well I was inspired to use a quote from the writings of Shakespeare..

some closer views..

 

lots of fussy cutting..  I was inspired by the quote "To thine own self be true" from Hamlet.. So this chipboard piece "Just be yourself " was perfect!!

 

Just be yourself.

And of course it all has to be on a base of Kraft!!  I hope you get time to join us this month on Kraft+.

Thanks for dropping by.. My days are busy, and I guess yours are too!!

Thanks for the lovely comments you leave me.. I do appreciate each one..

Until next time.. take care..

 

WHITE WITH ONE JUNE CHALLENGES

Hello there,
thanks for dropping by today.. I hope your day is going well... After it being 3 degrees here this morning, the day has warmed up and looks quite inviting.. perhaps I shall go out and do some gardening later!!

But first.. I have some layouts to share from the Challenges for WHITE WITH ONE , I have created a layout for the monthly challenge as well as for the CyberCrop Challenges happening on Facebook...
so my layout for the monthly challenge first...

and it is..

   White on white...  Well I love white on white.. I think the trick is to use texture.. so here are a couple of closer views..

 

I have used a few die cuts and some stencilling on the back ground to try and get texture happening..

 

I lifted the butterfly wings up to add some interest.

so much love..

I have edited my photo to a soft black and white.. I love this photo of my Mum putting a little kiss on my Grand daughters forehead.. so precious...

The next layout I would like to share is Challenge One from the CyberCrop..

Which was to use Brendas layout as a sketch, and use Purple as the main color..

You can see this challenge On Facebook HERE!!!! 

My layout..  a couple of closer views..

 

I have fussy cut two butterflies and added glitter glue for sparkle!!!

 

Cherish every day.

I have a smattering of water color paint and stencilling on the back ground.. I have used 3 patterned papers, fussy cut butterflies, and purple as main color..

Challenge Two.. On Facebook Here!!!! 

Is to use your scraps, white cardstock, color of my choice, 2 flower clusters, some pearls/sequins/enamel dots and 4 patterned papers in color choice..

closer views

 

I have used some pearls and enamel dots.. I have used a golden yellow color to match my photo..

 

Shine on

I love this photo of my Grand daughter who was going to her first Wiggle concert! I love those fingers as she was doing the 'wiggle wiggle' !!!

Third Challenge On Facebook Here!!!  

To use at least 3 photos, be inspired by the back ground color in the photos and use that as the second color, use an embellishment that does not go with the theme of the layout, use a doiley and/or mixed media..

closer views..

 

I have used a compass die cut on my page.. (a travel theme embellishment. ) 

 

I have used mixed media and the greens were inspired by my photos.

Beautiful..

I was also inspired by the gum trees in the back ground of my photos so used die cut gum leaves..

well thanks for coming by and for looking at my layouts.. 

Thanks White with One for fabulous challenges that gave me inspiration to create this week!!

Thanks for the lovely comments you leave.. I appreciate each one..

until next time.. 

take care..

 

PAPER CRAFT SECRETS - June Challenge Tic Tac Toe.

Hello there!
I hope your weekend is going well.. I have just heard some rain falling on our roof, how lovely!!

I am popping by today to share my layout that I have created for one of  this months challenges over at
PAPER CRAFT SECRETS on Facebook which is..

    And I chose to use Stamping, Texture Paste and have flowers..

and some closer views..

I have used several stamps on the back ground and my favourite stencils with texture paste..

The flowers are fussy cut from the papers I have used.

This is quite a busy layout but I do like how it turned out after all the stamping and stencilling..
Thanks Paper Craft Secrets for a great challenge!

Thanks for coming by, I hope things are going well for you..
Thanks to those who leave me a comment, I do appreciate each one..

Until next time..



   

SCRAPMATTS CREATING FOR June..

Hello there! How are you today? The day outside is simply spectacular as we received some beautiful rain over the weekend.. very needed and appreciated that is for sure!

I am just popping up my creations for Scrapmatts this month.. For closer views and details you can see my post on the SCRAPMATTS BLOG HERE!!!!
I created a layout and a couple of cards this month..

My layout has a photo of my Grandie and lots of fussy cut flowers and bling!

And the two cards were created using the Montage Creations for the base and popping some Scrapmatts Chipboard pieces to embellish!

 

 

Well just a quick post from me today..  I hope whatever you are up to it is something that makes your heart happy!!  Thanks for dropping by and thanks for the comments you leave me, each one is appreciated!

Until next time,

Take care..

  

WHATS IN THE BICKIE TIN - June Challenge..

Hello there!
I am just coming by to pop up my layout for the challenge for WHATS IN THE BICKIE TIN jUNE Challenge  which is another wonderful one and it is...

  To use Black and White, add a Banner and some Doodling!

A couple of closer views..

 

I love black and white together.. I have used white cardstock and black ink for my doodle stamps that I stamped around my layout.. Even the paper had doodled flowers!!

 

This Charms Creations Heart was perfect to use!

Love you..

Such a sweet photo of my Grandie!!

Thanks Whats in the Bickie Tin for another great challenge that got me inspired to create!!

Thanks so much for dropping by today.. I hope you are having a good day! Thanks for the comments you leave me too... each one is appreciated!!

Until next time,

take care..

123 CHALLENGE BLOG JUNE CHALLENGE.

Hello there,
How are things with you?  The wintery days here have been quite pleasant and the nights are cool.. Hopefully there might be some rain later this week which will be very welcome!

I am just coming by to pop up the challenge for 123 CHALLENGE BLOG June challenge which is..

 to be inspired by the sketch, use or be inspired by the two words and to use the three colors on your layout..

and my layout..

I got my button stash out and used some for my layout...

Creative Time.

 I have used a photo of my Grandie painting eggs at Easter Time..

You can join in with us over on the 123 CHALLENGE BLOG SHOW AND TELL PAGE on Facebook here  .

Thanks for coming by, and thanks for the lovely comments you leave me.  I do appreciate you taking the time..

until next time..

KRAFT PLUS Challenge June..

Hello there,
a new month of June... For me that means winter and as we speak or type..  the fire is going and the house is toasty! The morning temps are expected to be single digits so you may just hear me groan as I try and get out of bed in the morning... haha!!!

So onto the new challenge for KRAFT+ June  which is another wonderful one that the design team loved so I hope you will tooo!!! and it is..

  Navy and yellow!!   On a base of Kraft of course!!! You can see all the design team inspiration over ON THE BLOG HERE !!!!   And you can pop over to the KRAFT + COMMUNITY FACEBOOK PAGE HERE!!!   to pop your creation up for all of us to see!!!

and my layout...

some closer views..

Stencilling and fussy cutting..

Chipboards painted with navy paint.. and die cuts...

I think my DD denim jacket inspired me to use this photo.. love this color combo!!

Thanks for dropping by, and thank you for the lovely comments you leave me to read.. I appreciate each one...

Take care where ever you are,
until next time..

WHITE WITH ONE May Challenge & SCRAPMATTS MAY Creating..

Hello there!
How has your week been going? It is a bit grey here in the sky and hoping there is rain on the way, perhaps tomorrow!! That would be very welcome!!

I havent been doing much scrapping lately, I seem to be out in the garden more, which is good.. Most of the time is spent watering stuff.. so hoping we do get some lovely rain soon!!

I did create a layout for the challenge over at WHITE WITH ONE BLOGSPOT which is such a pretty color again this month.. and it is..

 

I was inspired by the left photo of the flowers and I did some stencilling on the back ground trying to be similar to that..

and some closer views..

Lots of die cuts and I used an old border punch too. and stamped the flowers and colored them with the water color I used on the back ground..

lovely.

It was good to get some dies out that I haven't used before on this layout.. Thanks White with One for another lovely color to use this month..  You can check out the design Team and the other layouts over on the WHITE WITH ONE FACEBOOK PAGE ..

And I am just popping up my Design Team creating for SCRAPMATTS , for May, you can see closer views on their blog HERE!!!

I created a layout and  card..

my layout..



and my card..



Thanks for dropping on by today, thanks so much for the great comments you leave me to read, I appreciate each one!

Take care..

until next time..

WHATS IN THE BICKIE TIN - May Challenge..

Hello there! How are you on this fine day? I hope your week is off to a great start! I hope all the Mums have been shown how much they are loved on Mothers day! It was a good day for me, catching up with my Mum and Dad, and my MIL and FIL as well as catching up via chat with my children..

I have been scrapping! A bit of a slow start scrapping wise for me this month, but I hope that will change!!

The May challenge for WHATS IN THE BICKIE TIN is another lovely one that I enjoyed creating for.. and it is..

To use the color GREEN
Add some string
Use a stencil / mask..

and some closer views.

Green, some string on my tags and stencilling on the back ground!!

I used one of these old Kaisercraft bling flowers on my page.. that would have to be years old!!!

Dream

I have used a photo of my Grandie when she was only days old.. how cute she is there!! Thanks Whats in the Bickie Tin for another lovely challenge..  I am off to pop this on their FACEBOOK PAGE !!

Thanks for dropping by! Thanks for the lovely comments you leave me to read.. I appreciate each one!!

Until next time.. take care.. keep well!!