Scrap whispers Challenge 53

Challenge 53 is up for Scrap whispers and there is a fantastic prize up for grabs!! This challenge, we want you show us your journalling skills. Everyone has a story to tell. My layout for this challenge is about my daughters f irst day in big school. I was a wreck taking her in, but off she went, as calm as anything and I was left fighting back tears as my baby girl turned into a little girl before my eyes. You have until next saturday to play along with this challenge. Come and tell us a story!

Truly Scrumptious Sketch and stitch

just a quick post today. There is a sketch to follow over at Truly Scrumptious with the optional extra of stitching. The sketch is fab, with so much scope for it! I wanted to do a card for my mum's birthday but I couldnt find the right stamp so I scrapped the idea of the stamp altogether and used some chipboard letters instead. I stamped the white card with a little flower from the Basic Grey Origins clear stamp pack, and I can't get enough of the Basic Grey Lemonade papers. The "mum" label is from Junkitz. I love these little fabric labels, they just give such a dimension to projects. This one says 50% Teacher, 40% peacemaker, 10% superwoman. Dry Flat, reshape when necessary. I just think its quite sweet and quirky. Of course that was stitched on. The red flower was from a stem I bought from Wilkinsons and pulled apart. Thanks for stopping by!

Photo inspiration - basic grey

Basic Grey Challenges have the most gorgeous photo inspiration this fortnight! I've been trying to upload the photo for your to see but for some reason the computer says no! Its a room full of cream, brown, blue and teal tones. A room I want in my house, just to "ooh" and "ahh" at, really. I completely forgot that I had preordered the brand new "Origins" paper pack and the clear stamps, and they arrived yesterday. So using the stamps, the backing paper from the origins and adding a scrap of Nook and Pantry and an ickle bit of lace, here is my card. These stamps are so pretty, I'm off for a play!

Just a card and a box

I am getting increasingly attracted to all things vintage, and when I went to my local LSS I couldn't help but buy this gorgeous paper from Graphic 45 - Baby to Bride collection. I only bought the one sheet of 12x12 for 99p but it has gone pretty far! My Niece was born on new years eve but I've not been able to get to see her yet. After thinking about what to buy her I came across some plain boxes in the Papermill shop, ready to be decorated as you like. So I decided on a trinket box. I painted the box vintage cream, then cut out strips of this gorgeous paper and inked the edges with Tea Dye Distress Ink. I added some lace trim around the lid and painted a chipboard "A" for Amelia and put that on the top. I haven't stuck that on yet, as I'm not it looks right... With what I had left over, I made this wedding card. With some pretty lace from John Lewis (yep I paid a crazy price for it) added a little heart charm some pearls and a rub on sentiment from Basic Grey "Two Scoops", a pretty vintage style card. I've still got one more box to decorate and still some paper left over so I am feeling another one coming on! What do you think? Does the "A" stay or do you have any other suggestions?

Scrap whispers Challenge 52 - Watermelon

It's that time again! Another week gone and another super challenge set for Scrapwhispers. This week is all about seeking the feel of summer by taking inspiration from the simple watermelon. I decided on a card, and this image from the Whiff of Joy Summer Kit was perfect for the theme. Using Lemonade and Nook and Pantry papers from Basic Grey too, add some buttons, some Sunshine and there you have it. Makes you want more sun, doesn't it? The Sun up in the corner is a badge, which I fixed on using foam pads. I bought it with a pack from Paperchase and I've been hooked on using badges ever since! So whoever you send it to can take it off and wear it or attach it somewhere else to keep. So what will the watermelon inspire you to create. There is a super prize pack up for grabs too!!

New Baby - colour create

Colour create have set the challenge of using Kraft, Blue and White on a card. At first I thought I couldnt enter this one because I don't have any Kraft card, but it just means the colour of Kraft, right? Sooo, having a deep dig around my scrap boxes (yes, I have more than one, to my shame) I found some scraps of kraft coloured paper from guess where? Yep! My Minds Eye, LOL. I also had a little bit left over from MME Signature Christmas pack with blue dots on. Bonus! Since I am trying really, really hard not to buy anything new I have been having a rummage through my stamp box and found this stork one from around 4 years ago. Its a really large image from Whipper Snapper designs, so I thought I would just use a portion of the stamp. Normally I would just use the whole image but I think this looks pretty effective and highlights the image more. I coloured it in using my inkpads and a paintbrush, added all my little scraps, including the ribbon, the sentiment is stamped on using Studio G's mini alpha stamps. Thanks for looking Kel x

Favourite Season - Butterfly Crafts

Do you have a favourite season? You must have?! Out of all four I have to say I love the summer the best. It is when I feel more alive, more happy. I am a summer baby and I just need to be warm. I love the sunshine and spending the days outdoors. Its great to get out to the beach and one of my favourite places is Brighton! Vibrant & fun... not to mention it was easy to get to! So here is my layout. Sadly my last for Butterfly crafts as a DT member :( This is DD on one of our trips to Brighton. Come and share your favourite season with us. Looking forward to seeing your work!