Altered Book/Mini Album - De-stashing and Scraps

Hello Everyone

I really was so busy creating in the background to get quite a few projects finished and so have not spent too much time blogging and posting in the last few weeks! ;-)

I had a class this past weekend and we basically started this project that I am sharing today.

This little album is not a 1 day project and certainly took me a number of weeks.

It is still a work in progress, but 90% finished I would think. But also maybe not...as I keep adding and adding to it! LOL

Anyways, here is how it started out.

I thinned out a few pages from the various signatures and this was the result.

Then started the task of altering the pages, but also deciding what papers etc. to use.

I de-stashed wonderfully and used Teresa Collins papers and bits that I have had for ages.

And after a few weeks work, here is the altered book.

I used some BoBunny petals and a gorgeous chipboard piece for the cover.

Below are some of the inside pages, I will only share a few, as I don't want to bore you and kill you with images! ;-)

I did stencilling, painting, stamping and used die-cuts to keep down the bulk, but yes, adding in materials, lace and bits and bobs obviously added some bulk to this book.

This is definitely a project of love and I still will add to it. I will also eventually add my photo's too and then it should be complete.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I really appreciate the love and comments.

Have a fabulous day!

Denise x

Altered Gift Box - ScrapBerry's December Challenge

Hello Everyone

I hope that you had a good weekend and that you Christmas preparations etc. are well under way.

The Nov/Dec Challenge at ScrapBerry's is a Christmas Challenge.

Please pop over and have a look at the beautiful inspiration.

You could win some yummy ScrapBerry goodies.

I altered a box for a gift. A beautiful packaging certainly adds to any gift.

Here's the box.

I used a lot of ScrapBerry goodies and you will find the supply list at the end.

Here's some closer details. These are the first 2 sides and of course, I did some fussy cutting! ;-)

I also did some stencilling.

Here are the next 2 sides.

I used a ribbon around the bottom too.

Here's what you will see if you looking at it from the top.

Just a festive and creative way to give a gift! ;-)

ScrapBerry's Supply List:

Paper Set 12x12 Inch Winter Joy (SCB220605400b)

Set Of Decorative Cork Winter Joy (SCB340982)

Winter Lace (SCB390421)

Wind Of Travel Set of Clocks (SCB34001071)

Winter Joy 2 Set of Metal Embelishments (SCB3409111)

Once Upon a Winter 2 Set of Metal Embelishments (SCB340997)

Mulberry Paper Flower Set (SCB300902)

Clear Stamps Happy Holiday I love Winter (SCB4906005b)

Thanks sooo much for stopping by!

I hope you have a fabulous day!

Denise x

Art Journal Page - Berry71Bleu November Mood Board

Hello Everyone

I am up on the Berry71Bleu blog today, with an art journal page.

Here's the fabulous mood board this month.

Here is my take.

I used the Summer Breeze Collection from Penelope Dee.

I loved this sentiment and so that was the inspiration, along with the colours, which were perfect for the mood board.

There are many layers of paint, stamping, stencilling and bits of patterned papers.

I am happy with how it turned out.

There is still time to play along with the mood board.

You have until 30 Nov.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I hope you have a fabulous day!

Denise x

Mixed Media Tag - Penelope Dee/ Distress Inks

Hello Everyone

I have still been having fun experimenting with inks etc. etc.

So I have made yet another tag! LOL

Here it is.

I used the new Penelope Dee poppy stamp.  It really is so pretty, along with a paper die-cut, which I used as a stencil for the background and some distress ink.

Here's some close-ups.

I used some BoBunny pearlescent Licorice for the poppy middles.

I love how it turned out! ;-)

I am mostly over my cold and flu now.  It's still lingering a bit but I am feeling heaps better.

So what's new on your creative table lately?

I am also entering this in the Take it Make it challenge over at the Craft Stamper

Hope you have a super evening!

Denise x

Forever - OUAS August Challenge

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I hope that your Monday was a super start to the week.

I finished a page for the OUAS August challenge.

Journalling Theme: "The men in our lives..." 

You are free to interpret our theme ANY WAY you like. It is for your inspiration and this theme word DOES NOT need to be part of your title or journalling. But please make sure your layout is based on the sketch below and includes journalling (hidden journalling is fine). Acceptable journalling is MORE than just a sentence, or generic writing such as date/place etc. It needs to be present and at least 3 lines long. Remember, hidden journalling (under a photo/tag or behind your page) is perfectly fine but please DO let us know in your post where your journalling is! 

I turned the sketch on it's side and then created a page about a man in my life - my brother, who is 40 this year. He is the youngest of 3 siblings.

So here's my page.

I used a number of different bits and pieces and papers from different Prima collections. I wanted to keep this a masculine page, even though I used a few flower bits.

I did some watercolour effects, as I love doing lately and was very happy with the results.  I also added some gold beads, which I have never added on a scrappy page and thought they made a nice little feature and added some texture.

 

I have had these ornate metal hinges forever and a day.  I always wanted to save them for a special page and this page of my brother, was the perfect fit.  The metal accents just added to the masculinity. So after about 10 years or more in my scrappy stash, they have finally found their way onto a page! ;-)

My journalling says this: You are always in my thoughts and prayers.  No matter how far you are.  I wish for your happiness and love everyday.  No matter the age, I always look out for you and will always be your sister.  You have grown into a super man @ age 40!!

I really do miss my brother and so wish he would be a part of our daily lives! I wish also that he would find his happiness and would also recognise it, when he found it!! He's a good man and I love him dearly!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Have a super evening!

Denise x

40 - Sketch no.29 - Scrap Africa

Hello Everyone

I have enjoyed a lovely day at home, as we had another Public Holiday today and it was bliss! I did a little grocery shopping, visited my aunt and then had some scrappy time as hubby took Joe to go a watch his older brother play rugby! It has been me and the doggies, scrapping and chatting! ;-)

There's a new sketch up at Scrap Africa here. Juliana Michaels is our special guest designer and there is some wonderful inspiration from her and the DT up on the blog.  It would be super if you could pop over and take a look.

Here's my sketch and then my take on it! LOL

This is another page where I used my stash! I have a load of Kaisercraft papers that have been waiting for me and I finally used this collection. I was very happy with the result.

My sister turned 40 a while back and this was her at her birthday party.

I loved all the beautiful diecuts and they were so very pretty.  So I used quite a few and then added in a few Petaloo blooms.

It was a lovely celebration and one I really enjoyed!

Thanks for stopping by!
I hope you will play along!
Denise x

You - Challenge no.27 Scrap Africa - Stars and Stitching

Hello Everyone

We have a new challenge up ate Scrap Africa and it's about Stars and Stitching.
We also have some super prizes up for grabs, so please pop along and have a look.

Here is my page for the challenge.

I used the fun and fabulous BoBunny collection Zip-A-Dee-Doodle Collection.

One Saturday afternoon Joe was playing in the front garden with Stella, our helper, and by the end of it, Joe and the dogs were soaked.  He came and sat down on the steps in the sun to dry off and I took this photo of him.  In that moment I was just thinking of where he might be in the future and where this cute boy might go. So this page was created...wishing him to Reach for the Stars - Do What you Love - Dream - Imagine and Create.

I did some sewing as well as hand stitching on this page.

I really love this page and how it turned out. Even the stars that are matt and shiny in some places, are perfect that way.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
I hope you have a super, scrappy day!
Denise x

Two Cute Cool Cucumbers - CSI Case File 113

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I am really pleased it's Friday and that there can be some real scrappy time and hopefully some rest and relaxation inbetween all the weekendy stuff!! ;-)

I have a page to share for the new CSI Case File 113.


Here's my take on it.

I used all sorts of bits and pieces from various collections, and certainly was a great page for using up some of my stash.

Evidence: Birds and scallop doodling
Testimony: I am documenting a memory

My journalling is at the back of this page and says this:

Before I had my own children, these 2 cheeky monkeys occupied much of my spare time and I spent a lot of time with them. Not that I don't spend time with them now, but they are young ladies now and often have their own activities and friends to occupy them.

Here Tayla was probably about 2 and Carmen 5, they were so pleased with their new pink sunglasses that they were happy to pose and were absolutely "so cool" and cute, all at the same time!

It's fond memories, like these, that I have of you two and I sometimes wish that you were still my "little" neices!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!
I hope you have a super weekend!
Denise x

Sunshine - Berry71Bleu Luck of the Irish Challenge

Hello Everyone

Today I post again, from an overcast and chilly Johannesburg! I wish I knew what has happened to our summer!!

I have a page up at Berry71Bleu for the Luck of the Irish Challenge hosted by Cathi.  It is really a super challenge.



So here is my page.

The wording is an Irish Blessing. 

For each petal on the shamrock
Good Health, Good Luck and happiness
This brings a wish your way
For today and everyday

I have a little poem tucked into the little folder which is also an Irish blessing.

May your joys be as deep as the oceans
Your troubles as light as it's foam
And may you find sweet peace of mind
Wherever you may roam

So this page is really about me telling them that I always wish many good and happy things for them and hope that they will always be blessed with everything good too.

I did some gesso stencilling and water colouring on my background and then also did some stamping.

I embossed the ornate photo corner with copper embossing powder and then added some pearls.

I used Graphic 45 papers and accents, which were perfect for this theme.

I hope you have been a little inspired and perhaps will play along with our challenge! Perhaps even a little Irish luck finds you winning one of the gorgeous prizes up for grabs! ;-)

You have until 31 March to upload your projects.

Have a super evening!
Denise x