Scrapbook page

Here's my March Scrapbook page, I'm running alittle behind, still April and May to catch up. I've done this page of Me using this photo that my friend took for our new work website- check out Cindi's photography Here and check out my new Twig Centre website Here. It's taken a long time to get the site together and I've put a lot of work in- but the photos are Fab- thanks Cindi x



Finally, don't forget that at Crafters Anonymous for New Zealand and Australian Residents we are still selling Raffle tickets for some cool prizes (value $350!!!!) on 29th May- we also are running classes from 12 noon on the sunday- with my class the first one up- so would love to see you- click on side bar or email me for more info.
Have a great weekend

Vintage Tag Book

Last night Anne hosted a special class at Crafters Anonymous she showed use how to make this really cool Tag swing book. Here's my one, I've gone completely over the top Vintage :-) like I do.

I have used a lot of different stamp sets on this, but my colour combo is:
Rich razzleberry, Very Vanilla, Old Olive, Early Expresso.

Peony

This week at Just Add Ink it's an inspiration challenge- I've taken inspiration from the flower and a burst of Colour. Some really cheerful DT samples and entries this week.
I hope you like my page- I love peonies- every year my own peony bush gets better- this is a bloom this year.

Colour combo; Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight.
Stamp Set: Greenhouse Garden.
DSP: Greenhouse Gala.

Just add Venice

My dad recently scanned and sent me these old photos of when we were in Venice, and since then they've been on my must Scrap List... So I've taken advantage of the colour challenge over at Just Add Ink to start.
I've stamped the Sahara Sand background with stamps from Extreme Elements and the Music Notes Wheel in Pear Pizzazz. Then sponged with Bl ushing Bride and added some Shimmer Paint. The DSP is from the Level 1 Hostess Set.The rose is made from the Fancy Flower Punch in Blushing Bride Cardstock with Shimmer Paint added again. The leaves are punched from the 2 step bird punch. The Hummingbird is from Elements of Style.

Fancy Flower

I am really loving this new punch Fancy Flower, it makes beautiful flowers and look gorgeous layered with some Dazzling Diamonds and a Diamante Brad.
Here I've made this Squash book also using Friends Never Fade Stamp Set. I'm taken with this stamp set too- and you can see I've used the Rock N Roll technique. There's also some Cottage Garden Stamps - also good for the Technique.
Just 3 days to go- until you can order these new goodies from Me!

Winter Magic

I love these hellebore flowers they just amaze me- with their colour and delicate bloom in the middle of winter, when the rest of the garden is asleep here they are- truly the winter rose.
I've done this 12 X 12 layout using the Cottage Wall DSP (19.95) only available for a couple more weeks- I've also used vintage music sheets, embossed with teh Cottage Garden Stamps. Finally I created my own hellebore from Very Vanilla Cardstock, Aqua Painters and seed beads mixed with Crystal Effects.

Vintage Colour

This weeks challenge at Just Add Ink is a colour combination Challenge: Rose Red, Always Artichoke, Kraft and Very Vanilla.
I've done a 12 X 12 Scrapbook Page, these colours lend themselves well to Scrapping Heritage Photographs. I've kept it simple, and I think it works well showing off beautifully the old family photo.

I've used Autumn Traditions DSP and Rose Red, Always Artichoke and Very Vanilla Cardstock.
Stamps Used: Pendant Park and Winter Post.
Other: Two Way Bird Punch and Kraft Taffeta Ribbon.

Traditional Squash Book

I made this little squash book a while ago, it's so cute made from 3 pieces of 6 X 6 Elegant Eggplant cardstock, which gives a folded size of 3 X 3- cute!
I've decorated with the Autumn Traditions DSP and various stamps from the Always Set- so versatile this set a must have as far as I'm concerned and Lovely As A Tree.
Let me know if you want to learn how to make one of these little books.

Autumn Days

Here is a very special Farewell Scrapbook I made for a very Special lady. The book is a 6 X 6 scrapbook, I've used Autumn Traditions DSP throughout. The book also has sponged scenes on which evryone from work have written their farewells.
The leaf, tree and Bird motifs have a special meaning to us at The Twig Centre and so it made Autumn Traditions and the 2 Step Bird punch perfect for a book for Evelyn who set up Twig and is also responsible for getting me and my family here to NZ. Evelyn is moving down South and so we shall miss her.

Just Add Stitching

This weeks Just Add Ink Challenge is to add Stitching, whether real or faux. I've made a 12 X 12 Scrapbook page of another of my grandmas as a girl. I've used the gorgeous Bella Rose DSP and Chocolate Chip cardstock to show off this pretty Heritage family photo. I've used my trusty sewing machine to add definition in various parts of the page, most noticebly on the tags and the rose leaves. The roses I've Stamped using the Fifth Avenue Floral Stamp set and then watercoloured them using Riding Hood Red and the Aqua painters, adding a bit of dimension with the Dimensionals. With a Finishing touch of Kraft Taffeta Ribbon.

Just Add Ink #16

This weeks Just Add Ink Challenge is a colour Combo Challenge of : Soft Suede, So Saffron, Ruby Red and Pretty in Pink. I have to say I found this challenge tricky especially as I don't have any Soft Suede. I've done a 6 X 6 scrapbook page, using the heart from the Always Stamp Set and some layering.

Just Add Vintage- Again

I could Just Add Vintage all day everyday.....
Here's my second entry in this weeks Just Add Ink Challenge.
I'm right into making little books at the moment, and they hand themselves to the vintage theme very easily. I've covered the card cover of the book with Raspberry Tart DSP. Inside I've sponged the pages with Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive, and the stamped with a plethra of different stamps in Rich Razzleberry. I've also doodled some of the embleshments and added flowers.

Just Add Vintage - In Flanders Fields the Poppies Grow

This weeks Just Add Ink challenge- is Vintage Theme, right up my street!!
So here's my first entry. I've made a 6 X 6 scrapbook page of one of my ancestors who fought in WW1. I've used Always Artichoke cardstock as the base. I then photocoped a genuiine WW1 map of Ypres and surrounding area, and sponged and distressed using Old Olive and Close to Cocoa. I also wanted to capture the fact that small postcards were the way loved ones kept in touch. So I used the postcard stamp from the Winter Post Stamp Set. Finally I wanted a poppy, so I used the Butterfly punch, and watercoloured the poppy adding a button and ribbon centre. I'm happy how this page has turned out, I wanted a heavily distressed look but also not just a pretty page and I think I've achieved that

JAI 13 Colour Challenge

This week's Challenge is a colour challenge, which can be tricky if you don't have all the colours. So Paula( my friend and manager) to the rescue with a stash of Kiwi Kiss Cardstock and ribbon. I have clear embossed the flowers and text from an old book using stamps from the Vintage Vogue Stamp set. Available from me $48.95 (wood mounted) or $38.95 (clear mounted). I have layered and sponged.I'm happy with how the page has come together. Love to hear your thoughts.

Mini Raspberry Delight

I've made this cute mini scrapbook, from paper bags!! I've bound the bags, to form the binding, and covered the pages with Raspberry Tart DSP. Made tags in Rich Razzleberry and Melon Mambo, these tags fit into the pockets left by the bags. It makes a gorgeous little pressie for someone.
Cardstock: Melon mambo, Rich Razzleberry
Ink: Melon mambo
Punch: two step bird
Ribbon:Melon Mambo
Stamp Sets: Sentiments from:- Always, Whimsical words, Baroque Motifs.

Vintage Feel

I've made this Scrap "page" on a block of MDF, To get the image onto the block, I've transfered it using the acrylic paint method. I've then decorated with embossing powders, and one of my favourite stamp sets Baroque Motifs.
I love how it's turned out, the photo is my great grandfather. Let me know what you think.

JAI9 Challenge

It's Just Add Ink Challenge time, and this week it's a Sketch challenge. I've done a 6X 6 scrapbook page of my Maternal Grandma when she was a little girl.
The basis of my page is the Very Vintage Wheel- which is giving you a sneek peek at just one of the gorgeous items in the New Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue out on the 1st April. Join me at my workshop on the 1st April to see the Mini and a chance to see some of the new products up close and get to make something to take home. Email ME to book your place.