Scrappingclearly DT post August 2016

Hi all! Today I'm sharing my 3rd Scrappingclearly post for August!!! I can't believe it's nearly the end of the month!!! I'm really happy with this layout, featuring my two beautiful kids from 8 years ago!!! they look so tiny!!!

My inspiration for this layout came from a class with Nicole Nowosad, over at Big Picture Classes!! I've been a member with them for quite a few years now, and their new website and classes are just amazing. For a small monthly fee, you have access to as many classes as you can do, and they are constantly coming up with new ones. Take a look if you haven't done before!!! 

I even broke out the sewing machine for this one...OMG..It's been awhile! Must be the new desk Hubby built me, more space, and using more things because I can!!!!

There's lots of layers behind my photo and I wanted it to pop off the page, so instead of going mad with the magic mount, I remembered a tip I learned a long time ago, and cut a large square of chipboard and taped that to the back instead! I've popped some vellum between the layers, to soften the mix of patterned papers a little. I've used the gorgeous Shimelle, Starshine and Maggie Holmes Open Book collections!

My embellishments: wood veneers by Studio Calico, Kaisercraft die cut push bike and a few flicks of Heidi Swapp Colorshine in navy. All other cut outs are from the Starshine papers!!! Love!

And there you have it!! A very colourful mix of Tertiary coloured patterned papers!!! Somehow, I think that it all works. Hope you like!

Fast 15 minute fun!

At Big Picture Classes this week, I decided to join along with Jamie Waters' class, 15-minute pages!!! This would be a giant challenge for me as sometimes, I deliberate for days over a layout! Anyway, I am happy to say, that I got a double page spread done in around 1/2 an hour, and then this cute single page in probably around the same time frame!!! I have a few more lessons to take, so here's hoping I can get a few done in the suggested 15 minute time frame!!!

No bells and whistles here as far as technique and embellishments go, but I have alot of printed photos waiting to be scrapped!!! This was fun and I got to use a massive Basic Grey kit I've had in my stash for a long time!!! It has everything in it: papers, chipboard, stickers, brads, rub ons and more!!! So far I've used it on about 3-4 layouts, and I've decided to keep using it for more of these 15 minute beauties!!! I just added a bit of washi and some Thickers and the rest came from the kit!!! TFL...

So excited!!!!

I am thrilled to be featured on The Big Picture Classes Blog, as Stacy's Pick this week. I was over the moon when Stacy emailed me to ask if she could feature my card from Carissa Wiley's Inspiration Ignited class. You may have seen the project below on my blog, but if not here it is again!!!!

Kaszazz Team Training Day

Had a fab day today with some fellow Kaszazz Consultants for Team Training Day. My challenge entry came 1st, so I'm more than happy about that. I did a Project Life spread , with some of my hand-made PL cards, inspired by a class I took at Big Picture Classes. Here's my page:

I made the Project Life cards using a stencil and some Matte Gel medium and gesso mixed with acrylic paints. Then sprayed some Dylusions through the stencil for another layer. Here's the cards up close.

A couple more projects inspired by Big Picture Classes lessons!!!

I'm really loving my membership over at Big picture Classes. I love that I have all these classes to choose from for such a small payment each month. The inspiration is amazing, so many cool teachers!!! Love all the choices of projects too. I can choose from cards, scrapbooking, art journalling and more, whatever my mood is, there's something to inspire me!!!! So here's a couple more cards I did this week!

The first card was about using build it up stamps, which I don't have an actual set of, so I just found a really large Grant Archival set in my stash and used a few of the cool little flourishy ones! I used Colorbox inks in some Spring colours.

The 2nd one was about finding inspiration in art, stationery or decor, or everyday! I found this cool tissue box while doing the shopping and had a play at circles. I used a cork and some Dylusions and Heidi Swapp Color Shine to stamp the circles and then watercolour paints in the middle. I also layered a die cut sentiment and embossed it with gold 3 times which I'm kind of in love with the results.

First challenge complete National Scrapbooking Day

Finished my first challenge for Big Picture Classes. This was challenge 3, create a water colour background. I did mine with Distress inks spritzed with water and then a layered stamped background.I sprayed some Dylusions on my acrylic block and used a circle stamp to add another layer. The papers are yummy Amy Tangerine, Stitched and Rise and Shine paper stacks. I added some hidden journalling in a cute little stick on envelope from EK Success, and I am happy to say, that's been in my stash for years....and finally used!

I love building layers with stamps and stencils, and I really love this colour scheme! I am def. in a yellow and orange mood today! TFL. 

National Scrapbooking Day

"I'm in!" for #NSDSC15, Can't wait!!! Tomorrow it is National Scrapbooking Day and after I get the floors cleaned in the morning, I am going to sit at my desk and create!!! There are so many online sites offering inspiration and challenges, I think I will play along with Studio Calico and Big Picture Classes as I am just loving all their workshops at the moment!!!

A lesson complete at Big Picture Classes

So here's another nifty little card I made inspired by Big Picture Classes and Lea Lawson.

the watercolour background is created using Distress Inks on my craft mat, then spritzed with water. I took my watercolour card and Smooshed, (as per Lea!!!) it around to blend the ink colours. I love this technique and have played with it on layouts and cards previously. I'm now working on a set using this technique and my brand new Kaszazz Dream catcher stamp set...Yummo, watch this space!

CARDS FOR EVERY SEASON

Hi there! Today I have a neat little card to share which was inspired by a class over at Big Picture Classes. This one was a card class which is part of a series, and  the Spring cards are taught by Lea Lawson. I love the simplicity, and it was the inspiration I needed to create a card for an old school friend who lost her Mum recently. A sympathy card is always hard when it's specific, and I really struggled because this lady was such a beautiful lady and I just couldn't seem to find the right words and headspace to get it done. Thanks Lea !

I broke out my Ezy Press machine to emboss a dots background on white card! (haven't used that baby for awhile!) Plenty of doilies in my stash, so good to use one of those. There's a Maya Road butterfly on there, coloured with an alcohol ink marker, some Amy Tangerine papers and Francheville enamel dots! I finished the banner off with a lovely stamp from Kaszazz!