Nuts About Sketches - Week 343

This past week has been super hectic with work.  I simply had to take a few hours on Saturday and scrap before I loose my sanity.  So I turned to the next sketch for NAS and this is what I created

I definitely took a few liberties with creating this layout... I didn't have the right number of  pics but made those that I did have work.  I reduced the circle and made it into a life buoy onto which I put my title.  I then replaced the title section with the banner.  For the journaling strip I created a pocket and included the pamphlet from the boat showing the deck plan.

I must admit I am very chuffed with how my page turned out.

Pop over to the blog to see what other ideas the DT had this week.

Nuts About Sketches - Week 342

It's November... birthday month in our house... but before then there are exams to study for and loads of work to do.... another busy month ahead.  As I keep saying, at least I have my scrapping therapy to turn to to keep me sane!

Today's layout is really special.... it came together pretty quickly once I finally decided on the photo to scrap.

I changed the penants for flowers and substituted some of the circles as well. Below is the sketch we got to use

Check out the blog for even more lovely layouts.

Nuts About Sketches - Week 341

It feels like it's been a very busy week since I last posted, but when I look back on it, it wasn't actually that busy as I even got to scrap one or two afternoons last week. I was mainly trying to get today's layout put together.

My page came together fairly quickly, but it sat for a day or two before I got to finish it.  I added a few little "Jowilna" touches to my page... stitching and buttons. Oh and I rotated the sketch so that my photos fit a bit better.

Check out the blog for a few more idea on what to do with the sketch this week.

Nuts About Sketches - Week 340

Boy oh boy but did I have fun with today's sketch from NAS....

I worked on this page on and off for the past two weeks... added two flaps to the top left page and a mini-book to the bottom right page.  All in all there are 31 photos on my layout!!!

Here are a few more pics to show you.

and the mini book

Not forgetting of course the great sketch that we started from.

There are lots of other great layouts on the blog to see, so remember to pop over there too.

Scrapbook Challenges - Sketch 416

It's time for another sketch reveal...

Here is the sketch for this week.

Remember to pop over to the blog to see lots more.

Scrapbook Challenges - Sketch 415

This week's layout ties in with last week's one... from the same event, but this time just showing us all getting ready to watch the Lippizaner horses.

I kept my journalling to an absolute minimum on this page... mainly just the date and the rest as part of the title.  This is now the 4th page of this day so I am sure somewhere between them all I must have said something about the day!

There is lots more to see on the blog, so head over there for a peak.

PS.... this is my 1000th post on my blog! WOW!!!

Nuts About Sketches - Week 339

Phew it's been a busy week... family to stay and a friend's wedding, never mind working and scrapping a page or three.

Today's page was one of those that I scrapped last week... came together real quick and I love how it turned out in the end.

This is the awesome sketch we got to use... love the circles.

Check out the blog for some more great layouts.

Scrapbook Challenges - Sketch 414

It's time for another reveal... this time I went for a summery Easter page

I got the Easter egg buttons as a freebie and wanted to use them... they worked well with the theme of Easter from these photos.

Don't forget to check out the blog to see lots more great ideas.

Nuts About Sketches - Week 338

We are back from our holiday, back at work and right back into the usual routine.... well sort of.  It's still school holidays so at least there is a measure of sleeping in a bit and not quite as much traffic.  Hopefully I will get a chance to do a spot of scrapping during this week too.

Here is my layout for today's reveal:

This page is all about the very rare trees that we saw last year at Gethlane Lodge... they only grow there in South Africa.

The sketch we worked with is also fairly versatile:

There is a wide variety of layouts on the blog today, so go check them out for more inspiration.

Blog Tour

There is a blog tour going on and I have been nominated by Jowilna (thanks my special friend and scrap mentor).  None of us are affiliated to any one site... just a friend asking a friend and recommending another friend.... so hop  on and take a tour around blog land... you might meet some interesting people.

Here's some fun questions and answers that might give you a bit of insight into my creativity.

1. What am I working on right now
Mainly doing scrapbooking layouts for my DT commitments.

2. How long does it take to create a project
Most of my pages take me 2 hours... now and then I have managed to knock one out in 15 minutes!  There is one though that has been hanging around for nearly 3 years! ouch!

3. What are my fave things I love to create with at the moment
I love playing with paper, so most of my creations are scrapbook layouts.  I tend to stay away from mini-albums unless I can add it to my page.  When desperate I will make a card or two as well.

4. How does my writing/creating process work
I usually start a layout with a sketch, then find photos that will work.  I then will pick out pattern paper to make the pics and lastly some cardstock.  I usually will dither about the title while putting the page together and this will either be done with letter stickers or diecut lettering.  My journalling is 99% of the time done by hand... I used to do it all on the computer but I've gotten to the point where I accept my scruffy handwriting and just get the job done.

5. How do I become inspired and stay inspired
I get inspired by browsing the net.... yip spend quite a bit of time on pinterest.  Also I mainly look for sketches which I like as I find them to be a blank canvas which I can adapt.

Oh and then taking classes with Jowilna definitely inspires me to be a bit more creative and stretch myself to use some of my stash!... thanks buddy.

6. What is my signature style
My style is very simple.... it's all about the photos and the everyday moment.  I don't used posed pics... just happy mommy snaps and capture the moment.  I tend not to over embellish, but rather let the papers and extras enhance the story.

Hope this all makes sense and you have gotten to know my style a bit better.

And now the blog tour continues....

I nominate Shawn Lahr (from Nuts About Sketches).

Please leave me a comment so that I know you've visited and then head over to the next stop (or three) on the journey.... till next time.