SFS October Quote Challenge

With the return of my mojo, I needed another challenge and when I saw the October Quote Challenge at Scrapbooking From Scratch, I knew I had the perfect pic for it! The quote was "be the reason someone smiles today".

Here is my LO...

(I initially tried to go for a clean & simple style with this LO, but it just didn't sit well with me, so I had to grunge it up a bit with some doodling, splatters & staples...LOL)

The big spotty fabric button is one of my own Lovelybug bits n Bobs buttons, and the cute little flag I found in my stash from Chloe at Rainbow Splendour...

Wow, another challenge done - I really am on a roll now! :)

Monopoly Week 4!

Week 4 (Techniques Week) in Scrapbooking Top 50's Monopoly, and I scored "Background Boulevard" for my challenge. The criteria were to create a LO with a background that really stands out, and to include leaves.

Here is my take on it...

{Layout published in Scrapbooking Memories Vol 16 No 11}

I used a variety of techniques to create my background - masking & misting; masking & texture paste (with glitter sprinkled over paste whilst wet); stamping; splattering; and stencilling & doodling using gelatos. (Pretty sure that was enough techniques! LOL)

Here is a closer look at some of my background...

For the leaves criteria, I stamped some leaves directly onto the background, and also included some fussy cut leaves in my embellishment clusters...

Really enjoying these challenges so far - can't wait for the next one! :)

Monopoly Week 3!

Week 3 (Colour Week) in the Scrapbooking Top 50 "Monopoly" game, saw me land on "Chance", so I was able to choose from all the other challenges. I chose "Complimentary Close" which (as the name implies), is all about the use of complimentary colours. I chose blue & orange, as I thought this would be the perfect CHANCE to get another boy LO under my belt. The criteria also called for the use of tags and a polaroid frame or film strip.

Here's what I came up with...

I cut my own tags for this LO, and also included a Lovelybug Bits & Bobs star fabric button...

For the filmstrips, I used my TH filmstrip stamp on acetate...

This LO seemed to come together quite quickly - hopefully that means I am getting the hang of the "boy" thing???

SBT50 Monopoly Week 2!

My week 2 roll in Scrapbooking Top 50's "Monopoly" game that is currently underway earned me a trip down the "Freestyle Freeway". This challenge was RIGHT up my alley! (I definitely felt the mojo return on this one!) The criteria for this challenge were to create a bright page with doodling; unusual journaling technique; and doilies.

Here is my LO...

I took my inspiration from the cake in the photo for the colours of this LO, and had a lot of fun creating a mixed media background.

You can just see one of the paper doilies I used (amongst my many other layers) to add depth & texture to the LO...

And no mistaking the presence of bright colours & doodling...

I am so looking forward to the next challenge in this game already...bring it on!!! For anyone still keen to join in, it's not too late, pop over to the forum and check out all the details HERE

I Dusted Off the Mojo!

I decided that the only way I was going to get creative was if I MADE myself do it (and perhaps with a little nudge from some friends too! hehe) So along came the perfect opportunity to motivate me and dip my toe back into the scrappy waters - the Scrapbooking Top 50 Monopoly Challenge! Although the game has officially started, IT'S NOT TO LATE TO JOIN IN!!! There are heaps of great prizes up for grabs (including a grand prize worth $200!) and the challenges also promise to be great.

Soooo...first up is the "GO" Challenge, which gets you onto the "Go" space on the board. You have to create a LO with the letters GO as the start of a word in your title or subtitle, and include a "game" item such as a ticket, playing card, etc.

Here's what I came up with (first LO in over 18 months and the first one of my boys - I felt SO rusty!)...

I used the word "gorgeous" and included a bingo card (you can see it peeking out from under the pp). I also used one of my own Lovelybug Bits n Bobs fabric buttons...

The next challenge (Week 1) is all about trends. The challenge varies, depending on what number you "rolled" on the board. I landed on "Bling Chest" which meant I could choose any of the other Week 1 challenges, plus include bling on my LO. I chose "Glitter Lane" and the criteria were paints, glitter & stars.

Here is my LO...

There is lots of sparkle & shine on this LO thanks to metallic paint, glimmermist, kindy glitz & sequins (so hard to show in a photo!)...

Now I have 2 challenges done, I am itching for more! LOL (I hope this mojo sticks around!) X

I'm back!!!

HELLO!!! After a looong extended break I am finally back! After moving house, my pregnancy, and sudden premature birth of my twin boys last year, the time (and desire) to create simply vanished. Now however, I am happy to report that the time seems right to dust off my mojo and get creative again.

For those who don't already know, Hunter & Kaden were born at 28 weeks gestation weighing 790g (1pd 11oz) and 1216g (2pd 12 oz) respectively. It was 4 days before I got my first cuddle, and 17 days before I was allowed to cuddle them both together. We spent almost 11 weeks in hospital, starting off in NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), then graduating to Special Care before being released 12 days prior to their due date on Father's Day last year.

Here are a few pics from our journey...

Turning 1...

And here they are recently...

Back with a creative share soon! X