This is the start of an inspiration patch, where I hope that fellow scrappers and creators will come and find some inspiration, or even leave some inspiration for me.

Monday 27 February 2017

General Tags - ScrapBerry's Mediterranean Dreams Collection

Hello Everyone
I am up on the ScrapBerry's blog at the moment, with some general tags! ;-)
I would really love it if you popped over and had a look.
This collection is definitely one of my favourites and I know that I will be playing with it lots more.
Here's one of the tags I made.
General Tag by Denise van Deventer using ScrapBerry's Mediterranean Dreams
I also used some delicate and beautiful Sizzix die-cuts.
Please pop over to Sizzix to check out their fabulous die-cuts and products.
ScrapBerry Supplies:
Mediterranean Dreams 12x12 Paper Collection - SCB220609500bx
Shabby Ribbon Light Brown 10 mm 1 m SCB510107
Antique Shop 7.8x7.8 cm Chipboard Elements No. 3 - SCB62000109B

Sizzix Supplies:
Fanciful Element #661062
Whimsical Wish #661049
Have a super Monday!
Denise x


Friday 24 February 2017

Hello Tag - Make it Prima February 2017

Hello Everyone

I am so pleased that I found some time this month, to play along with the Make It Prima Challenge.
It really is a stunning mood board.

MIP challenge

I made a mixed media tag.


I used some new and old Prima products and fussy cut a lot of elements.
I even used some packaging for the base of the tag.


I used mostly the Rossi Belle Collection.


Lots of layers and bits! ;-)

Thanks so much for stopping by!
I hope you have a fabulous Friday!
Denise x

Wednesday 22 February 2017

General Tags - BoBunny Aryia's Collection

Hello Everyone

I'm back again today, with some more tags! ;-)
I used the same paint resist techniques on these tags and also used the gorgeous Aryia's Collection from BoBunny.


I used Pentart Cream Acrylic paint and stencil on the first tag to resist a distress stain and Pentart White Acrylic paint and stencil to resist on the second tag.

Here's close-ups of the tags.


and here's the second one.


These little pretties can be used for any occasion and are really great to have on hand! ;-)

Thanks so ,much for stopping by today!
I really appreciate the visits!
Have a super day!
Denise x

Tuesday 21 February 2017

General Tag - Tim Holtz and Penelope Dee

Hello Everyone

I have been on a tag frenzy lately and I have had so much fun, playing and experimenting.

So here's my latest one.


I used the Penelope Dee poppy stamp, along with lots of Tim Holtz goodies and stamps.

The background was made with distress paint, which I dabbed over the wood stencil. Then I rubbed over with distress stains and inks.
The paint resists the stains and inks and makes for a gorgeous layer.
Lastly I used my flower/swirl stamp and created another layer on the background.


The poppies were stamped and coloured with acrylic paint and a sponge.
Then I fussy cut them all.
They really pop off the background.

Anyways...thanks so much for stopping by!
I hope you have a fabulous day!
Denise x

Monday 20 February 2017

Hello Everyone
 
I am up on the BoBunny blog at the moment, with some party décor! ;-)
 
I would really appreciate it, if you popped along and had a look! ;-)
 
I used the Faith Collection, which is stunning, along with Pentart Lasur Gel.
 
Here's a sneak peek.
 
Party Decor Welcome Easel by Denise van Deventer using BoBunny Faith Collection and Pentart Lasur Gel
 
 
BoBunny Supplies:
Faith Patterned Paper: Peace, Heaven Sent
Cardstock: Passion Fruit Dot, Sugar Dot
Noteworthy: Faith

Pentart Supplies: 
Pentart Lasur Gel - Yellow
 
 
Thanks for stopping by!
I always appreciate the love and comments! ;-)
 
Have a super day!
Denise x

Thursday 16 February 2017

General Tag - Sizzix Thinlits Die Set - Garden Greens

Hello Everyone

The weeks just seem to be flying by and already its Thursday again! ;-)
Roll on weekend! ;-)

I have been loving playing with some Tim Holtz goodies again and had so much fun, this past Saturday, experimenting and seeing how these tags would turn out.

Here's my favourite and this was the background to it.


Here was the end result, after stamping, painting, fussy cutting and die-cutting.


I used the 

SIZZIX THINLITS DIE SET 9PK - GARDEN GREENS

Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 9PK - Garden Greens

and the poppy stamp from Penelope Dee.

I am thrilled with the way it turned out.

Please pop over here to check out some of the gorgeous new Sizzix dies.

Have a super day!
Denise x

Wednesday 15 February 2017

Art Journal Page - BoBunny Stamps

Hello Everyone

I hope that you are having a super day!
My day is almost finished and I am feeling quite tired this evening!
Anyways...I hope to have an early one.

I really had fun with an art journal page, using some gorgeous paints and also some fabulous stamps from BoBunny.

Here's the page.


I really loved the vibrant colours.  The new BoBunny stamps are amazing too.


I heat embossed the butterflies and then coloured then with the same paints and then fussy cut them.


I found this "word" sentiment on Pinterest and I really did want to use it and something that I want to aspire to.  It's so fabulous.

Quantrelle...
a woman who emphasizes a life of passion, expressed through personal style, leisurely pastimes, charm, and cultivation of life's pleasures ...

Here are the gorgeous BoBunny stamps.


I really had fun with this page and I really like the vibrant colours.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
I really appreciate the visit.
Have a super day!
Denise x



Tuesday 14 February 2017

Love Cards - ScrapBerry's Jan/Feb Challenge

Hello Everyone

There is still time to play along with the Jan/Feb ScrapBerry's challenge here.
Please pop over to see the details and to play along! ;-)

I created some cards for this challenge.


I used lots of yummy ScrapBerry's goodies.

Here's a look at the individual cards.


And a closer look at the flower cluster...


Lastly, the other card...


I really love these pretty and floral papers! ;-)

ScrapBerry's Supply List:
In Bloom 12 x 12 Paper Collection SCB220608800b
Set of Stamps – Elegy – SCB4904020b
Set of Stamps – Butterflies 3 – SCB4907003b
Cherry Blossoms – Pink & White – SCB300204
Mulberry Paper Flower Set – Gardenia White – SCB300103
Paper Flowers- Clove Pink – SCB280408
Birds of Paradise Chipboard Die-cuts – SCB62000110

Thanks for stopping by!
I really appreciate the visits!
Have a super day!
Denise x

Monday 13 February 2017

General Tags - ScrapBerry's Zoe and Ziggy

Hello Everyone
 
I hope that you had a gorgeous and restful weekend!
I did and really got some lovely creating time in.
 
I was recently up on the ScrapBerry's blog here and would love it if you popped along and had a look.
 
The Zoe and Ziggy collection is ever so sweet! ;-)
 
Here's one of the 2 tags that I made with this cute collection.
 
 
 
ScrapBerry's Supplies:
 
Thanks so much for stopping by!
I hope you have a fabulous day!
Denise x

Thursday 9 February 2017

What a Day Tag - Scrap Africa Mood Board no.83

Hello Everyone
 
There is a new mood board up on the Scrap Africa blog! ;-)
But sadly this is the last challenge and I will be discontinuing this challenge site.
I have loved every moment, but it takes up a lot of time, co-ordinating and postings, as well as funding it myself and all the prizes.
So yes, this journey is coming to an end.
I want to spend more time on my other Design Teams and I also have other little ventures planned! ;-)
 
So here's the mood board.
 
 
I created a tag for this one and just love the greens and blues.
 
 
I really dove into my stash and used some My Mind's Eye goodies that I have had forever.
 
Simple but pretty! ;-)
 
Please pop along to the blog for some inspiration, especially from the Guest Designers.
They created pieces of art! ;-)
 
Thanks for stopping by and hope you have a super day!
Denise x
 

Wednesday 8 February 2017

Home Inspiration - BoBunny Petal Lane and Pentart Lasur

Hello Everyone
 
I am up on the BoBunny blog at the moment with some Home Inspiration for my craft room.
 
Here's a little sneak peek and would love it if you popped along and had a look.
 
Art Journal Board by Denise van Deventer using BoBunny Petal Lane and Pentart Lasur
 
It now hangs right over my craft table and reminds me everyday to create and try new things! ;-)
 
BoBunny Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Posies, Posh/ Petal Lane
Jewels: Citrus Double Dot
Stickable Stencils: Cascade, Alphabet
Crackle Paste, Crackle Primer

Pentart Lasur: Walnut
 
I hope you have a stunning day!
Denise


Tuesday 7 February 2017

Love Tag & Birthday Card - ScrapBerry's

Morning Everyone
 
I hope that your week is going well! ;-)
 
I was recently up on the ScrapBerry's blog with a love tag and a Birthday card, using some gorgeous ScrapBerry's goodies.
 
I would love it if you popped over and had a look! ;-)
 
But here's some sneak peeks.
 
 
Here's the love tag firstly.
 
 
The Birthday card was for a male colleague.
 
 
 
ScrapBerry's supply list:
 
ScrapBerry's Paper Collection Set Elegy (12*12-180GSM), 12 Sheets (SCB220604300b)
Holiday Romance Embilshments (SCB62000106b)
Birds of Paradise Chipboard die-cuts (SCB62000110)
Paper Flowers (SCB280409)
Elegy Clear Stamps-Precious Moments SCB4904020B
ScrapBerry´s 12x12 Scrapbooking Photo Archive SCB220606900
 
Please also pop over to the ScrapBerry's Website.
There are new, fabulous collections! ;-)
 
Have a fabulous day!
Denise x
 


Sunday 5 February 2017

Birthday Card - BoBunny Felicity Collection

Hello Everyone

I hope you are having a great and happy weekend! ;-)
Yesterday was my Mothers 80th Birthday and my sister and I had a family gathering for her.
It was really special and we had a super time!
It is such a privilege to still have my Mother around and she is still healthy and well.

I made a card for her.


I used the pretty Felicity collection.
I handmade all the flowers on this card.

Once again I used my favourite Sizzix die and also made a layered flower from BoBunny cardstock! ;

Sizzix Bigz Die - Calliope

Item #661243

This is one die-cut that will be used over and over again! It's just fabulous! ;-)


I really hope she liked it.
Anyways...today is rest day! ;-)After yesterday I am pretty tired! ;-)
Hope you have a super and restful day too!Thanks for stopping by!Denise x

Thursday 2 February 2017

Special Memories Canvas - Berry71Bleu February Challenge

Hello Everyone
 
There is a new Mood Board up at Berry71Bleu here.
It's soft and gorgeous! ;-)
 
 
Here's my sneak peek take on it.
 
 
I would love it if you would pop over and have a look.
 
This months sponsor is:
Scrap and Craft specializes in scrapbooking products made in Poland.
We stock many Polish, leading brands like Studio75, Scrapiniec, The Mini Art and others.
In our offer we have scrapbooking papers, hidden hinge albums, die cut chipboard, foamiran 
Our mission is provide worldwide scrapbookers with unique items and make you happy with crafting.
Keep calm and craft on !


 
 
You have until 28 Feb to play along! ;-)
 
Thanks for stopping by!
I hope you have a fabulous day!
Denise