Wonderland

Time for another reveal at My Creative Sketches, with another lovely sketch by Liz Chidester.

My older DD recently attended her Secondary 4 Graduation Prom, which had Alice In Wonderland as its theme. Granted, the girls were not exactly dressed in traditional Alice In Wonderland outfits, but still, given the theme, I thought, what better papers to use for this layout than KaiserCraft's 'The Looking Glass' collection? I love the designs and colours of these papers!

Some close-ups ... I applied stickles to the hand-cut flowers for some added sparkle, and layered them to give added dimension. I then complemented these with some Prima and KaiserCraft flowers, to which I had also applied stickles.

Thanks so much for dropping by, and don't forget to hop on over to the MCS blog to check out the fabulous prize for this month, as well as for more inspiration! Looking forward to seeing all your lovely layouts!

Materials used:

Patterned Papers - KaiserCraft - The Looking Glass Collection - White Rabbit, Tweedle Dum, Mad Hatter, Alice, March Hare, Queen Of Hearts

Flowers - Prima Marketing - Audrey, Charlotte, Le Mia; KaiserCraft - Paper Blooms - Buttercream

Alphas - Tim Holtz Idea-ology Collection - Alpha Parts (Signmaker)

Stickles - Ranger Ice Stickles - Crystal Ice

Inks - Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Black Soot; American Crafts Slick Writer - Black (Fine)

Adhesives - Beacon’s 3-In-1 Advanced Craft Glue, Kokuyo Dotliner, EK Success 3D-Dots

Destination: Unknown

It's reveal day at My Creative Sketches, and here's this week's lovely sketch by the talented Liz Chidester.

For my DT layout, I used papers from Authentique Paper, and embellished them with Prima flowers.

The photos are of my younger DD and some of her close friends, taken at their Primary 6 graduation dinner. Some of them may be going to different schools next year, each pursuing their different dreams, hence the title and theme for the layout - 'Destination: Unknown'.

I did lots of layering using 3D foam dots, and played with my various punches and die, and I have to say I like how this layout turned out.

Here are some close-ups.

So hop on over to the MCS blog for more inspiration, as well as a look at the absolutely gorgeous prize for this month, and join in the fun! Can't wait to see all your layouts! ;)

Materials used:

Patterned Papers - Authentique Paper - Foundations Bi-Fold Solid Paper, Splendid Collection - Renown, Blissful Collection - Prosperity, Journey Collection - Stroll

Cardstock Journals - Authentique Paper - Journey Collection - Noteables, Excerpts

Flowers and Vine - Prima Marketing - Delight Collection, Charlotte Collection, Tatiana - Oceana, Mini Sachet - Sunrise, Bellas, Flowered Tendrils - Latte

Punches - Martha Stewart Crafts - Punch Around The Page 'Vintage Floral' Edge Punch, 'Doily Lace' Edge Punch
Die - Sizzix Originals Die (Large) - Tags, Scallop Combo #2

Trims - Prima Marketing - Say It In Crystals; from own stash

Ink - Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Iced Spruce

Adhesives - Beacon’s 3-In-1 Advanced Craft Glue, Kokuyo Dotliner, EK Success 3D-Dots

The Witching Hour

I used Graphic 45's Steampunk Spells collection for this layout, which is of my girls and their friends at last year's Halloween celebrations.

I did lots of layering and added different textures to the layout, to make it "pop" and give it some dimension.

Here are some close-ups. The spider's web was hand cut from black cardstock, and I also added some muslin to the layout for some cobweb-like effects.

Thanks so much for dropping by, and a Happy Halloween to one and all!

Materials used:

Patterned Papers - Graphic 45 - Steampunk Spells Collection - Tick-Tock, Nevermore, Frightful Folly, Witching Hour, Pumpkin Power, Beware; Graphic 45 - Happy Haunting Collection - Pumpkin Time; Prima Marketing - Ledger 12x12 Paper Pad

Cardstock - Bazzill Basics

Flowers and Leaves - Prima Marketing - Romance Novel Collection (Perles, Timido), Tea-Thyme Collection (Timido), School Memories Collection, Laraine (Pearl White)

Metal Embellishments - Prima Marketing - Sunrise Sunset Collection - Vintage Trinkets 2 and 6

Chipboard - Graphic 45 - Steampunk Spells Collection - Chipboard 1

Title - Tim Holtz - Idea-ology Collection - Alpha Tiles

Mediums - Tattered Angels - Chalkboard Glimmer Mist (Charcoal); Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Black Soot)

Others - Lace, Muslin

Adhesives - Beacon’s 3-In-1 Advanced Craft Glue, Kokuyo Dotliner, EK Success 3D-Dots

Taiwan

It's time for yet another reveal at My Creative Sketches and this month's sketch challenge is extra special! In honour of My Creative Scrapbook's birthday, its lovely owner Pam Rangel has put together not only one, but two gorgeous prize packs! And we also have an extra special sketch ... a two-page sketch!

This allows for multiple photos, which is great for a travel layout, so I decided to use photos from my DD's school trip to Taiwan from a year ago (yes, a long overdue project!).

I used Graphic 45's Bird Song collection, as I thought its oriental theme was oh, so suitable for a Taiwan layout.

I love the little lanterns, which I hand-cut and then layered for a 3-dimensional effect.

I also used pop-up foam dots for the main photo, title, journal strips and other embellishments, and punched and distressed some of the edges of the papers and cardstocks, so as to give the layout some texture and dimension.

Thanks so much for dropping by, and don't forget to hop on over to the MCS blog for more inspiration, and a look at the amazing prize packs up for grabs!

Materials used:
Patterned Papers - Graphic 45 - Bird Song Collection - Pearls Of Wisdom, Longevity, Endless Spring, Shanghai Girls, Enlightenment, Joy Luck, Good Fortune
Cardstocks - Bazzill Basics
Alphas - Graphic 45 - Bird Song Collection - Cardstock Stickers - Alphabet
Chipboard Tag - Graphic 45 - Bird Song Collection - Chipboard Tags - Tags 2
Wood Tag - Little Yellow Bicycle - Escape Collection - Wood Tags
Journal Stickers - Cosmo Cricket - Tiny Text
Punches - Martha Stewart Crafts - Doily Lace Edge Punch, Pansy Punch-Around-The-Page Edge and Corner Punches
Ink - Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Black Soot
Others - Paper Doily, Baker's Twine
Adhesives - Beacon’s 3-In-1 Advanced Craft Glue, Kokuyo Dotliner, EK Success 3D-Dots

Family Time Cherished

It's reveal day over at My Creative Sketches, and here's this week's fun sketch!

For my DT layout, I used a combination of papers from Prima and Echo Park, and added some corrugated cardboard and twine for texture and dimension.

I also decided to give the layout a distressed look, and added further dimension with some layering using pop-up foam dots of various thicknesses.

Here are more close-ups.

For more inspiration and a look at the gorgeous prize up for grabs this month, head on over to the MCS blog. I can't wait to see all your layouts!

Materials used:

Patterned Papers - Prima Marketing - Nature Garden Collection - Midsummer's Eve, Fairy Godmother; Echo Park Paper Co. - Reflections Collection - Wise Words

Flowers and Leaves - Prima Marketing - Allstar Collection, Delight Collection, Le Mia Collection, Layla Collection, Florella Collection

Journal Tags - Echo Park Paper Co. - Reflections Collection - Chipboard Accents; Little Yellow Bicycle - Escape Collection - Wood Tags

Alphas - Tim Holtz Idea-ology Collection - Alpha Parts - Newsprint

Twine - Kokuyo

Ink - Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain

Adhesives - Beacon’s 3-In-1 Advanced Craft Glue, Kokuyo Dotliner, EK Success 3D-Dots

Others - Corrugated Cardboard, Paper Doilies

Special Memories

 

It's time for yet another reveal at My Creative Sketches and this month's sketch is a really fun one by Liz Chidester.

I found among my paper stash these lovely papers from My Mind's Eye's Lost and Found collection, and thought they were perfect for the photo I had wanted to use for my DT layout, which I created in a mirror image of the sketch design.

 

 

 

For the chipboard title, I inked it with Iced Spruce distress ink, and then sprayed it over with some glimmer mist in Iridescent Gold, to give it a very light shimmer.

 

Here are more close-ups of the layout.

 

 

 

 

Now head on over to the MCS blog for more inspiration, and also to check out the awesome prize that's been put together for this month, and take up the challenge! Can't wait to see all your layouts!

Thanks for dropping by! :)

 

Materials used:

Patterned Papers - My Mind's Eye - Lost and Found Collection - Union Square ('Perfect' Damask Print Paper, 'Perfect' Happy Paper, 'Favorite' Union Station Paper), Madison Avenue ('Cherish' Pintuck Paper)

Cardstock - Bazzill Basics - Dotted Swiss (Phoenix)

Flowers and Leaves - Prima Marketing - Romance Novel Collection (Perles), Tea-Thyme Collection (Plume), Belle Artes (Butterfly), Orchard Mix (Sahara), Laraine (Sorbet), Heirloom Paper Leaves (Copper), PaperMarket Limited Edition 2011 (Blush Mix, Romance Mix)

Twine - My Mind's Eye - All Is Bright Collection

Title - Imaginarium Designs - Chipboard Phrases

Alphas - Making Memories - Tiny Alphas (Brown Ledger)

Texts - Cosmo Cricket - Tiny Text

Mist - Tattered Angels - Glimmer Mist - Iridescent Gold

Inks - Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Black Soot, Iced Spruce

Adhesives - Beacon’s 3-In-1 Advanced Craft Glue, Kokuyo Dotliner, EK Success 3D-Dots