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

Art is my Happy - Art Journal Page

Hello Everyone

I hope that you are having a super week.

I have a few art journals now and one is a journal with black paper.

I love that it pushes me to really try different things and also work with colours and mediums that I wouldn't normally work with.

I created an "Art is my Happy" page.

I used a lot of gesso and shimmery paints on the backgrounnd.
I also used some of my favourite stamps.

The papers and bits are from the Teresa Collins "You are my Happy" collection.

Here are some close-ups.

This page is all about my happy place...my chill time...my relaxation...
my creativity and how happy it make me! ;-)

I don't believe that it is ever something that I will not be doing!
It's soooo good for my soul.

Thanks for stopping by!
I hope you have a super and happy day!
Denise x

Today - Re-make of page

Hello Everyone

You might have read that I had made a page recently for the Berry71Bleu Nov challenge.  My parrot Pepsi got hold of this page and basically had a good go at destroying it! The page was meant to be a present for my Mother-in-Law and so I had to try and fix it.

Luckily I had 2 of the same base papers and so was able to use the second one. I transferred what I could over from the first page and then modified where I needed to.  The chipboard was pretty much eaten on the one side and so this part had to be hidden.

Okay so to re-cap, here was the first page.

And here is the second version.

LOL...I can laugh about it now, but I can tell you, at the time it was not very funny! ;-)

Anyways, hopefully my MIL will like it.

Thanks for stopping by!
Hope you have a super day!
Denise x

Today - Berry71Bleu November Challenge

Hello Everyone

Sorry for missing a few days, but with year end functions, DT work and family commitments, I just could not get to my blog! ;-) But here I am today and have a page to share!

Berry71Bleu had a fabulous mood board this month.

I created this page.

I created this page for my Mother in Law. It's a photo of her sister, when she was a teenager.

This piece of chipboard is beautiful and I used Weathered Worn distress embossing powder on it.

I also used some Teresa Collins papers from my stash, so was pleased to use them.

Now to tell you the sad story of this page! I literally finished it, had taken these photo's of it and had put it down inside and went outside to bring in my props, camera and other projects.

In the meantime, my parrot Pepsi, got hold of this page and basically destroyed it! You have no idea, how close she came to almost being fried parrot!!!!! I was livid and also really upset!!

My own fault though, I should have known better.

In anycase, I happened to have some more of these papers and have taken the original page apart, to try and rescue some of the bits. The chipboard is damaged, but I think I can sort of tuck it under a few other bits and will be able to still use it.  So will see how page 2 turns out.

I can smile about it today, but on the weekend, it was a teary moment!!

Anyways, we just move on! ;-)

Thanks for stopping by!

I hope you have a super Monday!

Denise x

A Day to Remember - Sketchabilities #120

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I really loved the new sketch up at Sketchabilities and so just had to play along! ;-)

Here's my take on it.

This is just such a special page for me, because I don't often have photo's where Joe and I are together. So I loved that we had this photo taken, even though it took HUGE amounts of persuasion for Joe to sit still and also not pull funny faces! ;-) Little boys and ants in their pants!!!!

My journalling says this: It was such a mission to get you to sit still for 2min! You loved running amock outdoors, playing and fishing! You had such a ball! Old Millstream June 2014

We had a family weekend away at Dullstroom, flyfishing, and it was just a wonderful weekend for us all! ;-)

I used one of my favourite stencils and then did some painting....which I am sooooo loving at the moment.

On the circle chipboard I also did some crackle work.

On the chipboard leaves I added some white embossing and was thrilled at the result.

A close-up of my sweet boy and me! ;-)

I will rather add a list of goodies used, as I think this is easier to make sure I list them all.

Collection - Teresa Collins Now and Then / Summer Stories

Blooms - Petaloo

Chipboard Round - Blue Fern Studios

Chipboard Leaves - Celebr8 and Enmarc

Brads - Teresa Collins

Stamps - BoBunny,Teresa Collins and Prima

Washi Tape - My Minds Eye

Stencil - Pronty

Ranger Paint - Lettuce

White embossing powder

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Have a super evening!

Denise x

Gift Tag - Scrap Africa - Challenge no.28 - Distressing with a Difference

Hello Everyone

There is a super new challenge up at Scrap Africa here.
It's all about Distressing with a Difference.  Pop over and have a look at the Design Teams inspiration and ideas.

Here is my take on it.  I created a gift tag.

I used bleach to add colouring to my spritzed background. I also embossed the edges of my leaves, which really gave them a nice lift.

I used the Teresa Collins Save the Date collection, along with some Design Worx chipboard leaves.
I fussy cut the patterned papers too, which really gave me some nice little pieces for layering.

It would be super if you could play along...

Thanks so much for stopping by!
I really do appreciate your visits.
Denise x

Cards

Hello Everyone

I am so pleased that Friday has come as I had a hectic week! ;-)

Yesterday was my hubby's birthday, so I created a card for his Birthday! I can honestly tell you that this card was made in 15 mins flat.  I really did not have a lot of time, and so this is my version of "Pretty Darn Quick"! ;-)

I used Teresa Collins Summer Stories and even though I used a flower, I still think it is rather masculine.

Then today being Valentine's Day I made another card for him, this time using BoBunny Head Over Heals.

This card took a bit longer than 15min! ;-)

So yes, cards were the order of the day!;-)

I hope you have a happy, romantic and hearty filled day today!
Thanks for your visit.
Denise x

Scrap Africa - Sketch no.26

Hello Everyone

There is a new sketch up at Scrap Africa and hopefully you can play along.



We have some super inspiration on the blog and so please pop by to have a look! ;-)

You can also win this super prize pack from Molossi.



Here is my take on it.

I love this photo of Joe and was one that I really wanted to scrap. I used Teresa Collins Now and Then Collection and did some old fashioned pencil shading, which actually turned out so well.

I just added some splatters of ink and some arrows and little bits of washi tape.

I love this layout and it is a reminder to me to scrap these little everyday moments that are so special.



Yesterday and today were quite sad days for me, in that a friend of mine lost her daughter, she was only 28. I went to visit her today and it was absolutely heart wrenching to see this family so lost and broken by this shocking loss.  It was another reminder to me that we must treasure these everyday moments and that life is quite short sometimes.

I hope you have a super Saturday!
Enjoy this very day for what is it!
Denise x

Splash - CSI Case File no.107

Hello Everyone

Geepers, we are almost at the end of January already!! Where did it go?! ;-)

I managed to find time to play along with the CSI Case File this week.



Here is my take on it.

My yellow looks a little pale in the photograph, but is quite a bit more sunny on the page.
In any case, this is a little fun page about Joe and his dips in the pool this summer.

I used mostly Teresa Collins Summer Stories, with some Fancy Pants patterned paper. The chipboard piece is Design Worx and was embossed with power. I also used some string to emphasis the photo.

This is such a cute photo, I wanted to show you a close-up.

Here is a close-up of the journalling, for good measure too! ;-)

Today is one of those scorchers, and there will certainly be a dip in the pool a little later! ;-)

Have a super evening!
Denise x

Today - CSI Case File no.97

Hi Everyone

Yesterday was such a busy day, but it was really great to catch up with Evgenia! We had both our boys with so they could play and we could chat! It was really a lovely afternoon.

I finished my layout for the CSI Case File no. 97.



Here is my take on it.

Evidence: Leaves, Branches, Something Shiny
Testimony: Using the word "Bright"

So much of my scrapbooking these days is about just everyday moments! I love scrapping special moments too, but I think the everyday moments are the "stuff" of life! So that was why I called my page "Today" because I wanted to emphasise that everyday moment.

So my journalling says this:
Somebody, somewhere had the bright idea to put fruit on a stick! This is certainly one of the best inventions for Joe, who is firstly a fruit lover of note and then secondly, a lover of fruit on a stick!! So much care is taken to get each piece of fruit off the stick and into his mouth, and he won't eat little bites off. Each whole piece is removed from the stick and placed in his mouth, where it is devoured. Needless to say there are very sticky hands at the end of this little exercise, but the happiest little boy!

I used Teresa Collins Summer Stories collection mostly, with a few bits and bobs from here and there.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
I hope you are having a super weekend!
Cheers
Denise x

Life Journey - OUAS October Challenge

Hi Everyone

Today was an absolutely blissful day and exactly how Sundays should be, with a good mix of family and scrapping! Just perfect! ;-)

I completed a page for the OUAS challenge here. The theme was "journey" and the sketch this one.



Here's my version.

This photo was taken on Joe's 3rd birthday and was on his birthday outing on the Gautrain to Sandton Sqaure/ Nelson Mandela Square.  On the one side it has a huge staircase coming down into the square and this is where the photo is taken.

My journalling says it all, and is really a little message to Joe about his life journey, and my wishes for him.
"Life's journey is a step at a time, and my wish for you is that you would make everyday count! My wish is that your journey takes you to many far and wonderful places and that you see beautiful and interesting things. I pray that your journey is full of happiness and abundance and that it is rich in opportunity and variety. May your heart be the key to every step you take!

I used Teresa Collins "Far Away" Collection and a number of  vaious stamps for my background. The flowers are Prima and Bazill Bascis.

Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to say hello!
I really appreciate it!
Have a super evening!
Denise x

Your Hugs - CSI Case File no.91

Morning Everyone

Sorry my blog has been a little slow this week, but after my little getaway, I have been slow getting into the scrapping again! Also, I have quite a few DT projects going on behind the scenes...so yes, today is the only day that I could actually share something with you.

I am playing along with CSI this week and the case file is a goodie.



Here's my take on it.

Evidence: Stripes and Torn Washi Tapes
Testimony: I have documented Joe's daily hugs

The journalling on my page, tells you exactly what this page is about, and this is something that I love and treasure daily.
My journalling says this:
I absolutely love your hugs and there is nothing I enjoy more than that first hug I get, when I walk through the front door in the afternoons! It means I am HOME and I get to see your sunny, little face!

I used Teresa Collins, Summer Stories collection, along with some 7 Gypsies stamps, Prima and Petaloo flowers.

Joe is such a joy and everyday I am reminded how blessed I am.

Hope you have a super Saturday!
Denise x