Scrapfriends DT Call and a layout

Hello scrappy friends





First of all did you know Scrapfriends http://blog.scrapfriends.com.au/2012/11/design-team-call.html  are looking for a new
 DT member ? How cool would it be to be on the design team!
The site offers fabulous tips and tutorials, a colour challenge  and I LOVE their sketch challenges, plus they have a sketch gallery if you need a bit of inspiration AND the shop ! so many gorgeous products, sigh. Check it out

Also I have scrapped a layout of my Mum, a bit of therapy maybe.

The colours are better IRL. I started this layout as I wanted to use the chippy and it was going to be a layout of my daughter. Then I picked up the Kaiser Forget Me Not PP, came across the photo of my Mum. Mum loved flowers, so the PP suited perfectly , I picked up the 6inch PP that was floating around loose in my scraproom, Mum loved birds, so this is how it started to take shape.

 I added the bit of old dressmakers pattern with modge podge and tore a bit that had the word simplicity on it, Mum led a simple life plus she loved sewing and crafts. I then added some little beads around the frame that were in a jar from Mum's craft cupboard and the cheese cloth came from Mums as well.  So this layout has a lot of meaning for me and I thought I would share how it all came together with you.

The little flower is from Craftqueen http://www.craftqueen.com.au/  as is the little black flower beads 

Hope you are all enjoying your weekend, even though it is nearly over and not getting to hustled and bustled with Christmas approaching
Sunshine and Peace
Mary x