Scrapbook Challenges - Sketch 421

Another page that I did this past Saturday... added a few extras to it to really make it mine!

I used a chipboard film strip which I inked for the backing of my title.  Added some vellum behind it to give the effect of a negative strip and then added bead lettering to each block for my title.  Also used a PL card for the journalling, with a fussy cut camera for extra embellishment.  I even managed to dig out some old gold photo corners for my main pic.

Check out the blog for some more ideas using this sketch.

Nuts About Sketches - Week 345

In amongst birthdays and power failures, I still managed to scrap this past weekend.

I had fun putting this page together... used my diecut circles and lettering, plus added funky stitching. I even managed to incorporate Aaron's actual hospital ID bracelet.

Here is the great sketch that we worked with:

There are some lovely layouts by the team this week, so be sure to check out the blog for more ideas.

Super duper exciting news...

When I got the "YES" email on Sunday 16 November it was sooooooooo good to read... for what? I hear you ask.... well that I have been accepted on a new DT team.

I will be working with the girls there from December to May next year... all about scrapping with the stash that I already own.... and yes there is a lot of it.  So keep your eyes open for lots more posts to come in the future.

Also, check out the blog for lots more fun ideas on using up your scraps.

Scrapbook Challenges - Sketch 420

I've been a bit stumped for scrapping layouts at Scrapbook Challenges... mainly as I haven't had photos to fit the last few sketches.  But this week's page came together so quickly once I decided on the photo to use... a day when our temperature reached 35 degrees C!!!

A fun page really about noting but the heat...but I love how it all came together.

Check out the blog for some more ideas.

Nuts About Sketches - Week 344

It's birthday week! Yippee... just two more sleeps till my birthday.  Why I am excited, who knows as it will be a rather low-key day I am sure... but I just feel like celebrating anyway.

Most of the week still involves Aaron having to study for his exams, plus me having to deal with work stress.... but thankfully I do get to scrap now and then too.  Like Friday, when I put this page in the late evening hours just before bed.

I did a bit of "retail therapy" this week too and bought myself this chicken wire die from Country Crafts. So I really did need to use it straight away to make sure it worked... hehehe.  Love how it came out and adds just a little bit of fun to the page.

I decided instead of adding a paper circle to the page, just to stitch it on.  Added some rub-on flowers, ladybirds and a butterfly for extra interest.

There are some really delightful pages to see on the blog this week, so go take a peak.

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.