At a Stretch - Scrap Friends July Sketch Challenge

Hello Everyone

I have a page to share with you for the Scrap Friends July sketch challenge.

I really loved this sketch and so wanted to keep my page quite close to this design.

So here is my page.

I took these photo's of this ellie at the zoo last week, when we took the kids on an outing. He was really so close to us, we could almost touch him.

Here is a close-up of my journalling.

I used Fancy Pants Swagger Collection as these papers were the great earthy colours that I was looking for.

The alpha stickers are Beary Patch, the arrow chipboards are Wilpro, the brackets are Celebr8, and the washi tape 7 Gypsies.

Thanks for stopping by!

I really appreciate your visits.

Have a super evening!

Denise x

Sweet - SATW July Challenge

Hello Everyone

I hope you have had a super Monday!

I have a page to share with you today for the SATW July Challenge.  This is the challenge.



Here is my take on it.

I picked out the subtle colouring from the mood board and then used the sketch for the inspiration.

I have used Pink Paislee Nantucket papers and accents, with a Prima stencil for the background and Basic Grey Hello Luscious chipboard pieces,  The flowers are Petaloo and Kaisercraft.

Here are some close-ups for good measure.

I did some fussy cutting too, from this Nantucket floral paper and also used a pearl string, that I had received from Sandie John.

Thanks for coming to have a look!
I hope you have a super evening!
Denise x

First Day - CSI Case File no.78

Hello Everyone

I hope you have had a super weekend! I have just come back from a super weekend away, and just in time to still make it before Case File no.78 closes.

We went to a little town called Dullstroom in Mpumalanga and is renowned for it's fly fishing! It was absolutely just what I needed and was wonderful to fish and relax with family and friends.

I have 2 photo's that tell a story of where we stayed and the fishing we did.

In any case, so here is the case file.



Here is my take on it.

Evidence: Trees, Metal Brad
Testimony: Holder for my journalling and the word "beginning"
This photo was taken on Joe's first day of school this year at Leicester Road Primary School. He is in GR R, which is the year before Grade 1.

My journalling says:
09 January 2013
Joe's first day of Grade R at Leicester Road School. This is the beginning of his school career here, for the next 8 years. He was so excited and proud to wear his little uniform! I am so pleased that he was excited and looking forward to it! He is growing into a fine young man and I am terribly proud of him! Love you, my sweet!

Supplies used:
Simple Stories papers and stickers
October Afternoon Stickers
Bo Bunny stamp
Kaisercraft Stamp
Enmarc Chipboard

Thanks for stopping by!
Have a super Sunday!
Denise x

Gift Box for Zeus and Zoe

Hi Everyone

Welcome to a new month!  Isn't this year just flying and the months passing in a flash! July already, before we can blink we need to be making Christmas cards! ;-)

Apologies for the long lapses between posts this week, but it's winter holidays here for the schools and I have had the week off to spend time with the kids.  Johanns boys are here as well, so I have a house full! But it has been really nice and I have had a great week! But it has meant that I have not had a lot of scrappy time!

I am sharing a gift box with you today over at Zeus and Zoe. It was a little box that I altered and one which I hope to use shortly.

I covered my box with beautiful papers from my Zeus and Zoe Kit, and then added a punched trim around the lid. I added some gorgeous May Arts Trim around the middle, and then went to work on the lid itself. I first painted a Design Worx chipboard and stuck that down, and then added all the little goodies on top. 

I always think that a gift is really so very special, when you can give it in a special packaging, and really made it look awesome.

Please check out the Zeus and Zoe Etsy shop for these wonderful goodies.

Thanks so much for stopping by today and having a look.

Have a super day and weekend!

Denise

Gone to the Beach - Scrap Africa Sketch no.19 / Sketchbook 365 July Challenge

Hello Everyone

I hope you had a great weekend and a great Monday!

There is a new sketch over at Scrap Africa here, and it would be awesome if you could play along.  Here is the sketch.

Here is my take on it.

I did a lot of cheesecloth, gesso and spritzing on the background and also added some sand gesso too!

 I used DoCrafts Papermania Ahoy There collection and it was perfect for these little photo's of Joe, on the beach at Umhloti Sept 2011.

The sanded gesso and cheesecloth added lots of texture.

I am also entering this page for the Sketchbook 365 sketch challenge, which is remarkably, a very similar sketch.

So thanks for stopping by.

Your visits are truly appreciated.

Have a super evening!

Denise x

Special Moments - CSI Case File no.76

Hello Everyone

Almost weekend! Roll on Friday!

I have a page to share for the new CSI challenge here.



Using this sketch from Scrapfriends,



I created this page.

Evidence: Leaves, Circle Tags
Testimony: Documenting a wedding
I really could not decided whether I wanted to journal on the circle tags and so decided to write my journalling on the back of the layout.

Mark was married on 27 Jan 2007 and it really was a very special day for our family and him! We loved seeing him all grown up and finally marrying the girl of his dreams.

Carmen and Tayla were flower girls on this gorgeous day and they were so very sweet! This photo is of Mark and the two girls.

It is with much joy and sadness that I look at this photo: joy for the wonderful occasion and sorrow, to know that it really did not last very long.

It is certainly a moment from the past, but I know was very special for our family and very special for these 2 little girls.

Supplies used: 
DCWV papers
Imaginarium Designs Chipboards
Prima Alpha stickets
Stencil and pigment ink, gesso


Thanks for stopping by to have a look!
Your visits are so appreciated!
Denise x

For You Card - Prima PPP June

Hi Everyone

I hope you are having a super Sunday! It is Sunday evening here and I have just packed away my scrappy goodies and cleared my table, so that I can go and chill a little before work tomorrow again.

I have a card to share with you for the Prima PPP challenge.

Here is my card.

I used an old collection and a new collection together and I think I managed to combine them well enough.
I used the Lifetime Collection and Romantique and went with shabby chique.

Thanks for stopping by!
Your visits are really appreciated.
Denise x