PIXEL AND PAPER CHALLENGE ~ WISH

Good afternoon on this sunny Sunday. Today I wanted to share a layout that I did for the challenge over at Pixel and Paper . This is the image to take inspiration from

It is funny how some layouts are a punish to do and others just come together effortlessly. This morning I picked up the photo and just started adding things here and there, mostly stuff that was on my desk and it all came together quite easily 
I had left over gold paint from class yesterday and as I can't bear to waste anything I brought it home and used it to paint a doily. Yep that will do nicely for my layout thank you :)

The stars and flower edge I punched from left over scraps. The cobweb ribbon and satin seam binding are from Craftqueen http://www.craftqueen.com.au/ as is the gorgeous MME brad. The chippy words are from Scrapmatts I have used coffee stained canvas and muslin behind the tag and left the canvas threads

This is our beautiful GS Jedd

Then this is my layout for my class yesterday. I think I stress more about class layouts. I wonder is it good enough, etc, etc.

Sometimes less is more. Oh and seeing Christmas is creeping up ever so quickly, a card 

Enjoy what is left of the weekend and have a fabulous week. A pic of my part of the world, not a bad view from work

Love and Peace
Mary x

LIFE PAPER SCRAPBOOK OCTOBER COLOUR AND SKETCH CHALLENGE

Hello again.
When I saw the sketch and colour challenge at Life.Paper.Scrapbook , via Lizzy Hill's blog I just knew I wanted to enter this challenge to scrap these photo's of my two boys when they were little.
So this is the Sketch 

and the gorgeous colour palette

 And my layout 

I had fun doing this layout, they are so cute! Lots of bits and pieces. Old ribbon, washi, mists, stamps and the Cheesecloth tape from the trinket track. Punched stars . Hard to believe they are now 33 and 32 years old! 

Considering how old the photo's are I kinda like how the layout has an old/vintage type feeling.
That's me for now
Love and Peace
Mary x

CSI #93

Hello, afternoon
I am sneaking the CSI #93 in http://csicolorstoriesinspiration.ning.com/ for some reason I find these colours hard to photograph, they are much brighter IRL 

My layout 

I have used lots of texture on this layout. Lots of lace, braids ect. My idea was a kind of underwater scene.
The flair buttons are from StudioFourteen40, I am loving them and Sandra has just added some Christmas ones to the shop (which I had to order some )
some close ups

I have also used a lot of misting 

For the Tag I googled a Fiji Map, circled the Yasawa Islands where Navutu is situated and journalled on the back. 
Testimony ~ Navutu was the perfect holiday. A Mix of adventure ~ with the seaplane that was build before I was born! and a boat trip where I thought we were going to be tipped out! And then total relaxation ~ no TV, no shops, no traffic. Just a tiny beautiful,simple Island & the most beautiful happy people. 
Thanks for popping by, I hope you are enjoying your weekend
Love and peace
Mary x

NEW CHALLENGE AT COLORMESCRAPPY ~ DANCE

Morning! Still a bit chilly here, crazy weather at the moment!
The new challenge is up at CMS  and it is a beauty. Lovely rich colours and the twist to use feathers , which is all the rage atm.

The large brass flower is from Paper Stories and I have added twinkling paint to it also from Paper Stories. The beads and gold confetti thread and old twine is from my Mum's treasure tin. The gold burpa is from Marally Craft. The little gold flower embellie is from CraftQueen. I have misted the feathers and added gold Kindy Glitz here and there

Some torn music paper and Pattern Paper & bits of washi tape

I have added gold kindy glitz to the Dance Stamp in keeping with the gold theme in the layout. Another little bit of washi

I have matted the photo with two journal cards

My beautiful GD, photo by Winki Pop Media Sydney.
Pop over and check out the DT's inspiration and then join us in creating with these gorgeous colours.
Wishing you a beautiful day
Love and Peace
Mary x

ORANGE PAPERIE ~ BLACK & WHITE WITH A SPLASH OF COLOUR

Morning! Have you headed over to the Orange Paperie yet and checked out Cheryl's challenge this month ? It's a beauty and Heather Jacob has created a  gorgeous layout as our GD . Heather's work is just beautiful.

I have gone with red as my splash of colour 

 I have used lots of bits and pieces on this layout. The hearts are Pink Paislee, Washi and metal flower embellies are from Craftqueen  Arrow stamp is from Scrapfriends . I have used the blossom mask and coloured with a mixture of gelato's and water colour paint . The black button/stud thingies are from my Mum's treasure tin . The music paper from memory is Kaiser.
The photo is of my DD when she was little and is taken at my Grandmothers.
Some close ups. Adorable tag is from Scrapfriends

Lace is from Marally Craft  , I love you Lots Stamp is a roller stamp from Scrapfriends 

Thanks so much for popping by. Your comments are always appreciated.
So pop over to Orange Paperie , we want to see your creations  :)

Love and Peace
Mary x

I MADE SOME CARDS

Yep I did :) Cards is something I don't do a lot of, for some reason when it comes to cards I have a mental block. However with Christmas fast approaching I thought for my class it would be a change from a layout. So I made some cards..... and the class seemed to enjoy the change as well.

the original example  of the Reindeer Card was quite big for a card

As this was my proto type I was working out my card on
So I made use of it and Incorporated into a layout

These are my two boys on Christmas morning many moons ago.

I have a bit of a thing for Reindeers :)

Thanks so much for dropping by. Don't forget the challenge at CMS  , you still have a couple of days left for the current challenge and Orange Paperie  has a fabulous challenge

A couple of photo's I took on my walk this morning

Love and Peace

Mary x

DON'T LET ANYONE DULL YOUR SPARKLE ~ CSI #92

Afternoon,
long weekend nearly over :( but at least I got some scrapping done :)
This one is for CSI #92

The colours are so pretty and soft and the jewels made me want to scrap one of my GD 's dance photo's
My evidence ~gem/pearls, Heart, cabochon flowers.
Testimony ~ I have used the word Sparkle in my title and tucked my journalling inbetween layers
" Who would have known when you first started dancing at the age of 3, when we thought it would be good for you to mix with other children, that you would blossom into the most beautiful dancer. You Shine brightly with your beautiful smile ~ Don't ever let anyone dull your sparkle beautiful girl ~ Love Nanna Mary xxx

I have mounted the photo by Winki Pop Sydney on white paper and stamped around it to make it stand out. 
The little decorative circle that I have added the flowers to is from the trinket track as are the sparkly little blue sequin flowers .

I have used texture paste with a mask and used water colours . The little flower jewels are from Craftqueen.

The string of confetti type sequins are from my Mum's tin of goodness. Some I have cut away from and added here and there.

Thanks for calling, please let me know you were here. Enjoy the rest of your day . Hope you pop over to Orange Paperie Our GD and DT have some beautiful layouts to inspire you this month
Sharing a photo from my walk this morning

Love and Peace 
Mary x