Saturday 31 January 2015

Hello 2015

Evening,

Just sneaking in before January disappears on us to post my effort with the Scrappy Canary Blog
January Sketch.

http://scrappycanary.blogspot.com.au/

The Sketch

JANUARY SKETCH CHALLENGE
 
My Layout
 

 
Is layout is a bit different for me for a couple of reasons,
1 - It is a little out of my normal style I think. I have used lots of stamps, maybe to justify to myself for having so many, mists, in all not a style layout I normally do
2 - This is the first time I have scrappy about what I want to achieve for myself during the year.
I will call this Goals, not resolutions.
 
Product wise have used Scrappy Canary papers and embellisments, August Kit I think.
Stamps, Stencil and Cardstock are from Kaisercraft.
Flair & Wood Veneer Title from Studio Fourteen40.
 
Thanks for Looking
John
 

Thursday 29 January 2015

If Only

Morning & Happy Friday to all,

Today I am posting a layout I have done based on the 15th December sketch over a Another Freakin Scrappy Challenge.

http://another-freaking-scrappy-challenge.blogspot.com.au/


 
This is me with the Cricket World Cup Trophy which is doing a tour of Australia
at the grounds promoting next months World Cup being held in Australia.
As the title says If Only - I love cricket, played locally for many years and
would have loved to play for my country and hold the trophy up in real life
after winning it, but not to be. Of course my era would have been while
Australia have some of the best cricketers the world has ever seen, so can only dream lol.
 
The PP are from Feature Art - Outdoor Passions with some Kaisercraft cardstock.
Stamps and rub ons from Kaiser. The little players I have cut from the PP.

Title is Amy Tangerine Thickers
 
Thanks for looking
John.

Monday 26 January 2015

# Happy Times

Afternoon,

Very wet here today, kids going hard on the Wiiu, gave me a little time to finish a layout.
Playing catch up over the last week, in terms I wanted to scrap more this year, But this will be number 4 for the year. Anyway I have taken on the sketch from Bo Bunny using Bo Bunny Products.

http://bobunny.blogspot.com.au/2015/01/january-blog-sketch-challenge.html

 
And My Layout
 
 
This pic was taken earlier this month outside our cabin at the Dubbo City
Caravan park.
 
Have used the Somewhere In Time Collection PP and Alpha Stickers.
Bo Bunny Natural Petals
Bo Bunny Stamps.
 
Thanks for Stopping By
John.



Saturday 24 January 2015

12 Days of Christmas Competition - Scrap Lounge

Afternoon again,
Today I am doing a large post featuring all the projects I did for the Scrap Lounge 12 days of Christmas Competition during November. I know it was a while ago, just getting the time to upload

http://www.scraplounge.typepad.com/

Challenge 1 -
The First Challenge was to create a card with this sketch
CardSketch3-PageMaps

I Come Up with this
 
Challenge 2 -
A Blind scrap with the following Instructions
 
1. Choose which Christmas themed paper will be your base...this is PP1
2. Choose your second piece of Christmas themed paper - this is PP2.
3. Cut 1” from the top and one side.
4. Distress the edges PP2 and using a white gel pen, draw a simple stitched line around the outside edge.
5. Adhere this sheet (PP2) to your base sheet (PP1)
 

6. Take two 4x6” portrait photos and mat these onto the cardstock (CS), leaving a 1/4" (approx) border around each photo.
7. Using your gel pen, add a simple stitched (lined) border each photo, on the CS.8. Adhere the two matted photos to the centre of PP2 - slightly angle both photos towards the outside edge of the layout.
9. Across the bottom of the photos, add the Christmas-themed die-cuts (or images you have cut out), clustering them and overlapping as desired - this should form a line across the bottom of the photos.
10. Mat the PP3 strip with the cardstock leaving approx 1/4" border.
11. Using your gel pen, add a simple stitched (lined) border on the CS around PP3.
12. Adhere the matted strip of PP3, slightly covering the bototm of your line of die-cuts along the bottom of your photos.

13. Adhere your title, slightly over lapping on the top of the photo on the RH side of the page.
 
14. Add some small embellishments to the LH side of the page next to the photo.
15. Scatter rhinestones, pearls or any bling you like on the layout as desired.
16. Stand back and admire your creation.......well done.
 
and my layout
 
 
Challenge 3 -
Create something inspired by this image
PhotoInspiration1
for Which I created this layout

This is me and Tyler Christmas 2009

Challenge 4 -
A receipe Challenge
Using the following recipe, scrap a Christmas themed layout.
- White cardstock as base
- 2 Christmas-themed photos
- 3 pieces of Christmas-themed patterned paper
(double-sided papers count as TWO (2) pieces)

- 1 piece of non-Christmas themed patterned paper
(if using double-sided paper
only one side can be used)
- 1 journal block/quote panel
- 3 embellishments only
- Bling
- Paint must be used on your layout

 
 
 
 

 
Challenge 5
A plus One Challenge
Using only white + one other colour, scrap a Christmas themed layout.
Think tones and shades of the “+ one” colour that you choose, as well as different textures (fibres, embossing, etc)
Please note: small touches of black or brown may be used but must NOT be a major part of your colour scheme.
 
My Sister In Law and Niece on Christmas Day 2009
 
 
Challenge 6
Today's challenge is a combination card and colour challenge.
Normally associated with Halloween, I would like you to use the
very non-traditional Christmas colours of
white, orange, purple and green to create a Christmas card.
Please note: small touches of black or brown may be used but must NOT be a major part of your colour scheme.
 
 
Challenge 7
Today's challenge involves using a Christmas quote on your page.....Create a Christmas themed layout that has the following quote somewhere on the page….
“The gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly Merry Christmas”~Peg Bracken~
 
 
Challenge 8
Using the instructions provided, make the following mini album to be given as a gift to a friend or family member this Christmas.
Please note you do not have to use Christmas-themed papers and embellishments for this challenge.
Instructions found here - http://papercraftscissors.com/2013/05/12/1192/?utm_source=feedly


 
 


 

Challenge 9
A Sketch Challenge
Sketch
 
Which I come up with this
Tyler at 3 months 2008
 
 
Challenge 10
For this challenge you have to make four (4) tags using the following criteria.......
1. Round or scalloped tags
2. A stamped image/word
3. Must include the colour silver somewhere on the tag
(can be paper, ink, paint,
glitter, fibres)



 
 
Challenge 11
Today's challenge incorporates one of the most important things you need at Christmas time........a list.....!!!!!!
Whether it be your child's wish list or your wish list; a shopping list for your Christmas day feast or a list to organise what needs to be done and when.
Your challenge is to scrap a Christmas themed layout that incorporates a list somewhere on it – this could be a wish list from a child, a Christmas dinner/party guest list, a shopping list, YOUR Christmas wish list.
 
 
 
Challenge 12
Today's challenge is to create a Christmas themed layout using the following patterned papers......
- One floral piece
- One striped piece
- One spotty/dotty piece
 - One script piece
Your design MUST include at least ONE piece of each of the specified patterned papers – please note these need not be Christmas themed papers.
 
A Family Shot Christmas Eve 2013
 
 
Well if your still looking, that's it 12 challenges in 19 days (I think), some late nights
involved getting them all done, but really glad I did. definity some challenges
 in there took me well out of my comfort zone.
 
I thank Shazz from Scrap Lounge for running this and her generous sponsers &
designers.
 
The link to the 12 days of Christmas Comp
 
Thanks for checking my layouts out
John
xoxo
 

 

 

 

 


Hello Santa

Afternoon,
Today I have a layout based on a Sketch from Stuck Sketches

http://stucksketches.blogspot.com.au/



And My take on The Sketch

 
My Little Angels with Santa.
 
PP and Collectables from Kaisercraft North Pole range, Kaiser Cardstock.
Flairs are from Studio Fourteen40 And Amy Tangerine Thickers.
Background Embossed with Provo Embossing Folder.
 
Really enjoyed using this Sketch.
Thanks for Popping by
John

Thursday 22 January 2015

Christmas Memories

Morning All,

Today I'm popping by to share my layout for Scrap Our Stash January 15th - 29th Sketch

http://scrapourstash.blogspot.com.au/

The Sketch

Sketch Challenge #22 ~ Use Sequins

My Take On The sketch

 

My Little Family after putting our Christmas Tree Up last year

Have Used Heidi Swap Christmas Papers, Collectables from Kaisercraft Yuletide & North Pole Range, Memory Box Stencil, Pocket Skickers from Kaiser Craft.
The Sequins, Flairs & Wood Veneer are from Studio Fourteen40.

Thanks for Stopping By
John.

Sunday 11 January 2015

Hello

Evening (well Is in Australia lol)

Happy new year to everyone, a bit late I know but haven't been scrapping much over the last month.
My first layout for this year is inspired by the sketch over at Stuck sketches

http://stucksketches.blogspot.com.au/




My take on the sketch

 
This is my wife & second Boy Cody minutes after is birth
 
PP is from Kaisercraft Teddy Bears Picnic Range, Collectables from the same Range.
Kaiser Grid & Mister Fox Stamp's.
KaiserCraft Stencil.
Coulture Creations, Sissix & Kaisercraft Dies.
Kaisercraft Paper Flowers, Versamark & Distress Inks
Flair & "Hello" Wood Veneer are from Studio Fourteen40.
 
Thanks for stopping By
John