Scrapability May Sketch!

Just a quick share from me today - this is the LO I did based on Bek's May sketch at Scrapability Sketches. Its not the greatest photo, but I actually had the LO sitting around for a few days waiting for decent light to take a pic and then just got impatient in the end...LOL I finally made some handmade fabric flowers for this LO (well ones that looked OK enough to actually go ON a LO), as I have been loving the look of them everywhere lately.

Scrapability April Sketch!

I have had such a busy month, I didn't manage to get to the April sketch for Scrapability until right at the very end of the month! As I was so time-pushed I decided to use Bek's sketch and combine it with the criteria for Anthea's April Monthly Challenge at SBT50. Ant's criteria were to use fabric, layering, spots and the word 'sweet', which were great criteria to use with Bek's gorgeous sketch. Here's what I managed to come up with...

Final Scrap Soup Layout!

I have finally managed to complete all the challenges for Scrapability's 'Scrap Soup' comp, and just squeezed the last one up before deadline! For the final challenge we had to use B & W pics, 2 6x4 pics, family theme, use a technique and describe it (I chose mounted layering) and we also had to provide a sketch of our layout. (My first attempt at a sketch based on one of my LO's!) Here is the LO...

Latest Scrap Soup Layout!

I have just completed challenge 5 for the Scrap Soup comp over at Scrapability. The criteria for this one was to use a sketch provided, masking, pearls, 2 or more different coloured pps, the colour blue, a stamp. Here is my LO...

Only one challenge left to go in this comp now!!!

Another Scrap Soup Layout...

Well Scrapability's "Scrap Soup" comp continues, and our latest challenge was to create a layout using white pen, black cardstock, journalling strips, stamping, a shipping tag, distressing, 5 x 7 pic and the twist was it had to be about a pet! I used a pic I took when I was doing photography at school (one that I even developed myself in the darkroom!) of our Cocker Spaniel, who was with our family for many years. Here is my LO...

I included the journalling strips on a hidden journal tag that I tucked behind the photo...

Here is my journalling...

Scrapability LO and News!

Just thought I would share the latest layout I completed for the "Scrap Soup" comp over at Scrapability. The criteria for this challenge was to use the August sketch # 2, use 3 colours from a list provided (I chose black, white & blue), distress & doodle on pics, one word title, rub-ons, include a quote, and LO could not be about family / loved ones.
Here's my take on the criteria...

In other news, the new DT members for Scrapability have been announced. Congrats to Lis, Deb, Bridge & Nene!!! (I will add their blog links in the sidebar later so you can stop by and check out their work!)

Scrapability March Sketch!

Just thought I would share the LO I have created using the March sketch for Scrapability Sketches. If you would like to see Bek's sketch, or have a go at it yourself, pop over to Scrapability and say hi to all the girls, they are a very friendly (and talented) bunch! Here is my take on the sketch using some of the new Sassafras Lass "Nerdy Bird" papers...bright and yummy!

Something different...

Something different this week - I scrapped a LO that was 8.5 X 11", which I have never done before and I really enjoyed it! It was nice to work with something that was a bit out of my comfort zone and it gives a whole new perspective to the LO. The LO was created for the Scrapability Sketches 'Scrap Soup' comp which is currently running. The criteria was not only to scrap 8.5 X 11", but we had to use Kraft (yay!), bling or pearls, transparency or shiny embellie, rub-ons, flowers or other round embellies. GREAT criteria, and I am really happy with how this came out...

Scrapability Feb Sketch!

Just thought I would share the layout that I did for the February sketch over at Scrapability Sketches. Of course I shuffled the sketch around a little to suit myself (don't I always? LOL) and am pretty happy with the result. I don't often do "shaped" LO's, so it was good to get one of my die cuts out of the stash and use it!

I have scrapped another 3 LO's over the last couple of days but unfortunately they are all under wraps for now! :p

Scrap Soup Layout!

Scrapability Sketches currently have a comp running called "Scrap Soup". The way it works is that each day, over the course of 5 days, we are given a new criteria ('ingredient'), and on the 5th day we are also given a twist (the 'stir'). We then blend all of these together and come up with our layout ('soup'). At the end of the week, the 3 layouts with the least amount of votes have a "scrap-off" to see who continues on into the next round. Our first week's recipe was to use 2 photos and distress one of them; the colour green; doodling; stitching; paint and our twist was that we had to use a banner and could not use flowers...phew!
Here's what I came up with...

Stuff to Share!

OK, time for another share. I have been working on a couple of things over the last few days. The first layout was for Vicki's Monthly Challenge at Scrapbooking Top 50. This month's challenge is to scrap a layout with no title or journalling (!), layering and doodling. Continuing on in my quest to use more of my stash, I used up some old papers, cardstock and rub-ons for this layout. I also used an older photo of Brielle I had been putting off scrapping for ages (I think it was the purple).

The next layout I did was for Scrapability's "Scrap Soup" competition. We had to use a sketch designed by Bek, but other than that had free rein on the criteria. Here's what I came up with..

Lastly, a card I created for Challenge 1 of the SBT50 "Love is all Around" Cyber Crop. The only criteria for this was that we had to make a Valentine's Day card. I made mine from the scraps of a recent layout made from scraps! LOL (Double recycling!) I decided a "grungy" style card was perfect for my DP as we don't really do Valentine's Day and he isn't the mushy type! LOL

If you haven't already done so, be sure to check out my previous post for my RAK! ;-)

Scrapability LO!

Here is my latest layout for Scrapability Sketches. Unfortunately it's for the December sketch... (better late than never, right?) December was such a busy month for me I didn't get time to complete this until the last couple of days. Anyway, here is my take on Bec's great DOUBLE PAGE sketch (eeek! I am not usually a fan of doubles, but this one was super easy with the sketch). If you pop over to Scrapability now, the new January sketch has also been posted.

PS - You may notice a bit of a crinkle in the cardstock...Brielle decided to "help" me with this layout! (She was very excited when she saw the photos of herself and grabbed it off the desk.)

Finally Back!!!

Well I'm finally back online again after a monumental stuff up by Telstra...GRRRRR! I have been suffering total withdrawls being without internet access, although I never considered myself a real "addict"...LOL Anyway, it did give me a chance to scrap though and I managed to complete 4 LO's and 3 OTP projects. (The OTP are gifts though, so no sharing of those I'm afraid!)

The first LO I completed was the last challenge for the SBT50 CC, which finishes tonight (back online in the nick of time!) The "All Dressed Up" challenge involved selecting 5 pictures which each represented a different criteria to e used. As I was the one that set the criteria, one of our members chose for me and I got use cardstock only (no pp!), use a paper punch or mask (I masked the background using tape and sprayed with Spritz), use something silver (staples), use mixed alphas for title and use pearls. Phew - quite a challenge! This is the end result...

The next LO I completed was for my DT responsibility at Scrapability Sketches. This LO was done using Bec's November sketch # 2 and I used the Little Yellow Bicycle "Love Letters" range. Pics are of Shannon & I when I was quite pregnant...


Next up was Kathie's November Monthly Challenge for SBT50, which was a scraplift challenge, "Scrap the Kat". This challenge is open until the end of the month, so pop over and check it out, you might win a cool prize! Here is my take...


I think that will do for now, I'll post up some more tomorrow!

Scrapability September Sketches!

Well Scrapability is now completely moved into its new home and its great to see so many people have joined up (especially all the familiar faces I know!) Thanks to everyone for their support so far, I look forward to seeing what everyone creates with Bec's sketches! Speaking of sketches, have you checked out the September ones yet? (If not, pop in here!) There are two posted for everyone to have a go at, as well as lots of inspiring LOs from the DT, including this one from me... my take on September sketch # 2. For something different, I printed my photos on cardstock (thanks for the idea Vicki!) and love the effect it gives.

Scrapability Sketches is moving!

Scrapability Sketches is moving house! Rebekkah is currently in the process of moving SS over to http://scrapability.ning.com/ So make sure you drop by, join up as a Scrapability Sister and introduce yourself to everyone. (There will be another RAK giveaway for someone who joins Scrapability in its new home.) Scrapability now also has its own chat & forum capabilities and lots of other exciting features! So check it out!!!
(And don't forget that there are only 5 days left to get your August entries in to be in the running for some great prizes!)

Scrapability August Sketches!

The brand new August sketches have been posted up on the Scrapability Sketches blog. There are 2 sketches for everyone to have a go at, as well as the extra August challenge. That means there will be 2 prizes up for grabs this month - one for the sketch and an extra one for the challenge. Every entry also goes into the running of becoming Scrapability's 'Golden Girl' (guest CT member for a month). There is also a RAK up for grabs for one of the 'Scrapability Sisters' (followers), so make sure you become a follower! There is so much happening - pop on over to the blog to check it all out and have a look at what some of the CT have been up to. But for now, here's my take on the August # 1 sketch...

"Boardwalk" - pics of Brielle practising her new walking skills along the Coolum boardwalk.

Scrapability News and a RAK Giveaway!

Lots of news for Scrapability Sketches!
Firstly, there are still quite a few days for everyone to get their entries in for the 2nd July sketch. Up for grabs is not only a prize, but also the chance to be the 'Golden Girl' for September. The Golden Girl is a guest CT member for the month and along with the other challenges, gets their VERY OWN sketch from Bec to complete!

And coming in August...the first August sketch is being sponsored by Arty Pants, who will be putting a fabulous kit up for grabs for the winner. Sneak peeks will be coming soon! A brand new challenge is also coming! In addition to the 2 monthly sketches, there will also be an extra scrapping challenge for everyone to have a go at. Up for grabs for this challenge, will be a gorgeous Vintage Christmas kit from the girls at What's Old Is New. Details will be posted soon.

And last but not least, a RAK Giveaway from me!!! Here's the catch...you need to get over and visit Scrapability Sketches. Become a follower of the site and then come back here and leave me a comment on this post to let me know that you have joined. Easy!!! I'll announce a winner next week...

New Scrapability sketch up!

Well the second July sketch has just been posted up on the Scrapability Sketches blog! (It looks great and is a good chance to use a couple of 6x4 photos up!) Those who complete a LO based on this sketch and submit it by the end of the month not only go into the running for a prize, but also for the chance to be named Scrapability's "Golden Girl" for September. The Golden Girl is our guest CT member for a month, and along with completing the regular sketches, gets their VERY OWN sketch from resident designer Bec to complete. There are also few new and exciting things coming up...check it all out at Scrapability Sketches

First Scrapability LO!

My first official LO as a Creative Team member of Scrapability Sketches is now up on the blog! (I must admit I was a bit nervous when I submitted this LO, as I have never really "put myself out there" like this before.) I was really impressed with the LO's by the other CT members and am in awe to be included in such a talented team. You can check out the 1st July sketch, and see what the other members of the CT came up with here.

Here's my take on Bec's sketch:

"These Two I Love" - first CT LO for Scrapability Sketches. Pic is of Shannon & Brielle down on the beach at the end of our street.

Exciting News!

I just had to share my exciting news! I have been named as a Creative Team Member for a fabulous new sketch blog called Scrapability Sketches. The blog has been developed by Rebekkah Mitchell, a very talented sketch designer, and is perfect for scrappers looking for some inspiration. The first sketch has already been posted and I am looking forward to sharing my first LO as a member of the team for July. I must admit, I am very proud of myself for stepping out of my comfort zone and applying for a CT position and really look forward to the challenges it will bring! So for anyone else who may be considering having a go at something they never thought possible, I say GO FOR IT!!! You never know...