25 January, 2013

Last Day to hop at Scrap365


It's been going on all week with fantastic inspiration from some of the newest members of the DT at Scrap365. Today is the last day with a round up from the rest of the DT including me! You still have a chance to win the prizes that have gone up all week including Boutique Buttons and a Cricut Mini from Provocraft!  Head over to the blog to see the full details.

I thought I would share a couple of my own layouts from last year in the mag. First up, for the Man oh Man Gallery I did a layout with a rare father and daughter photo. I thought it would be great to document the feelings of my DD about her Dad.

I love the cool effect of the background paper which I've distressed and cut away to look like wood.

Those 'bullet' holes are taken from an idea that I saw Elaine Rolfe do in the July issue last year.


Lastly, I thought I would share a completely different type of layout for me - no photos and a bit of grunge.  I went to town with rusting my chipboard and layered with materials and other such stuff for the Document365 Gallery.

Anyway, thank you for popping in. I hope that you'll look back through some of my other layouts too.  Good luck with prize draws!

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18 January, 2013

Scrap365 Blog Party Starts Today!


The week-long blog party starts today on the Scrap365 blog with giveaways all week!

But before you go, I thought I would share some inspiration with you.


I did this layout at our crop on Sunday - one of those rare occasions where I have started and finished a layout at a crop!


I love the combination of these arrows and Boutique Buttons to make a title.

 
This buttons is from the To the Point set (just loving these).


Papers and die-cuts are all Pink Paislee.

A button from Day to Day


I tucked in various tags into a pocket behind my photo mat. I borrowed some stamps (Studio Calico?) to decorate the them.

Boutique buttons are available in sets of eight buttons complete with reusable packaging. You can see the full range here and stockists in the side bar >

Thanks for popping in.

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17 January, 2013

Scrap365 is having a party!


I have been busy for the past few weeks organising a week long party for Scrap365 Magazine!

There will be loads of inspiration and prizes to be won with the brand new Cricut Mini worth £129!
So be sure to visit the Scrap365 blog tomorrow for the start of the party. There is a giveaway on Facebook too so be sure to go take a look.


The new bigger issue is out tomorrow too so you'll find it in craft shops, WH Smiths, Hobbycrafts and now at selected Tesco stores. WOO HOO!!


Also there is a new subscriber gift featuring Boutique Buttons from Stash Panache!  YAY! These buttons are  truly gorgeous and will add a happy note to your scrapbook pages. Find sub details here.

I'm not participating in the hop but I do have some new inspiration to share tomorrow as well as a giving a lucky winner the chance to win some buttons as part of the hop.

Thanks for popping in. I hope you'll come back tomorrow for the blog party.

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08 January, 2013

Guest Layout and New Buttons!

I am almost keeping up with one of my new year's resolutions - blogging more frequently. Ha! Who said that I couldn't do it?!

Firstly, I will share some gorgeous layouts from Riikka Kovasin who has been a busy bee in December not only scrapping but pulling together inspiration from around the world with guest artists. Go check out Riikka's blog for her own inspiration and scroll back to see projects from all over!

Boutique Button: The Great Outdoors

Boutique Button: The Snap! Decision

Boutique Button: The Happy Traveller

I love the variety and texture that Riikka gets on her layouts.

Onto new designs. I have just finished two brand new sets that will be available in stores soon. 


Arrows are such big news at the moment and I continue to adore those pointy hands. This set is a mix of fresh blue, lemon and lime with a splash of red. 

And for all you guys doing Project Life or even if you don't, this daily set adds a great touch to a page when you don't know what to say! Mainly pastel colours with a splash of red, orange and yellow to brighten your day!

I hope that you like the new designs. There are plenty more in the pipeline. I am also sponsoring a prize on Scrap365's Blog party so look out for some ways to win some of your own!
Thanks for stopping by. 

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04 January, 2013

Scrap365 Magazine Blog Hop


Psst. As you may know I get the inside track on Scrap365 Magazine :) We are having a blog party on 18th January and there is going to be some amazing inspiration and prize givewaways! So make a date in your diary.  So be sure to check the Scrap365 blog for more details!
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03 January, 2013

New Year Resolutions

Happy New Year!

How is 2013 so far? Mine could have started better. We returned home from a great New Year's party to find out that we had been burgled. GRRRR. It could have been worse but it has caused me a few sleepless nights since.

Anyway, one of my resolutions is to blog more frequently or regularly which has almost failed at the first post! So as I haven't scrapped much over Christmas because of flu and my mojo taking a break, I'll share another layout that I did for Merly Impressions a little while ago.


The Pickled Pear Collection is a fabulous mix of vintage and shabby chic (just my cuppa tea).


I used a mixture of stamps to add detail to the background before embellishing. 


The Vintage Garden Boutique Buttons are a perfect compliment to the collection.

Check out the full details over at Merly Impressions blog.

Thanks for popping in.
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