Kraft Plus ~ April Challenge ~ Fashion

Hello !
Like so many other people I am not working at the moment, so thought I would join in the Kraft Plus Challenge this month 

To be inspired by fashion
I loved how stylish My Mum and her sisters always looked when they went out . 
They lived on a farm and lived a simple life and made most of their own clothes. They had to use what they had back then .
Not sure where this photo of Mum is taken , she must be visiting a friend in the city. It does not surprise me that Mum is not in swimmers , she never liked water.

A close up

I used the spotty material for Mums dress and the lace is from a old petticoat of Mum's (  Don't think anyone wears petticoats anymore) The old pattern paper is to signify fashion and the fact Mum made her own clothes. And of course when you think of fashion you think of Paris, so the Paris washi tape.
Thank You for calling by , it was a fun challenge. Stay safe and well, check on each other and be kind
Love , Peace and kindness 
Mary x

Archiscraps Challenge March ~ Peaceful~ To find she was so perfectly alone

Hello ! I hope you are keeping safe and well in these uncertain times.
To curb my anxiety and to find a little peace I thought to join in the challenge at Archiscraps was something to do to help with these feelings, as the challenge this month is all about Peace.
I find I feel most peaceful anywhere in nature , particularly if water is involved.
I love sitting just looking at the ocean (it makes me think how small we really are in the scheme of things) Living in the country and the closest beach being 4 hours away its usually only when on a holiday I get to enjoy this treat.
The next best thing where I live is the lake. 
The photo is from a couple of years ago now as with the drought there is little water in it at the moment.

To find she was so perfectly alone

and a close up

I find also playing with mists and inks is relaxing and peaceful. 
Thank you for calling by and I hope you find peace and relaxation in these times.
Maybe the universe is telling us to slow down and look after ourselves and each other, to take care of our earth better.

Love, Peace and Kindness
Mary x

Whats in the Bickie Tin ~ March

Hello !
Back again to share a layout for the March Challenge at Whats in the Bickie Tin
The Criteria is The colour Pink, Use some Paint and do some handwriting.
As in my previous post I stated I am making a album of my Grand daughters first Birthday and the theme was pink, so perfect challenge to get another page done.
I wanted to do this page a bit like PL , so as to get a few pics of the day on one layout

Hopefully when Poppy is older she can look through her album and see what a special day her Mummy made her First Birthday for her to be.
Thank You for calling by and I do appreciate any comments you take the time to leave .

Love , Peace and Kindness
Mary x

SCRAP CHALLENGE YOURSELF ~ POLKA DOTS

Hello ! 
Today I am sharing my layout for the current challenge at Scrap Challenge Yourself and this months theme is Polka Dots

My Granddaughter recently turned one and I am going to make a albumn of her birthday for her and I thought Polka Dots would be a lovely page to go with her Pinata photo and then I remembered I had to be in it ! (insert head slap )

Besides this photo, the only other photos on the day are with my Granddaughter Poppy, and my daughter doesn't like me to put scrap pages of her on challenge sites, so......
My son captured me looking up at my Granddaughter.
Explaining so the layout makes sense to you 

and some close ups

Thank You for popping by and I really appreciate any comments

Love, Peace and Kindness 
Mary x

My Hero ~ Scrap Challenge Yourself Febuary

Hello !
Today I am back with another challenge layout for over at Scrap Challenge Yourself.

My hero is my daughter. She has always been a strong girl, I don't think I can take credit for raising her stong, I think she was born strong. Her brothers recently commented that she is the strongest person they know.
The last 12mths has been a very difficult time in her life and  she has handled herself with grace, strength and courage even though her heart is broken.
And I know she is her little girls hero and I have a feeling her daughter is going to be a strong girl just like her Mumma.
This is my layout 

a close up 

thank you for calling by
Love, Peace and Kindness
Mary x

Archiscraps Feb Challenge ~

Hello !
When I saw the current challenge at Archiscraps I knew the lovely Mintay Old Manor range By Karola Witczak I purchased this week would be perfect for the Mood Board Colours and plus I got another travel layout completed .... Yay 

Besides the colour pallette the other criteria is to use a flourish on your layout

Zurich is a beautiful city and I love all the old buildings.

I used a stamped flourish as well as a chipboard one.

Thank you for calling by
Love, Peace and Kindness
Mary x

SCRAP THE GIRLS FEB CHALLENGE~

Hello Again !
Wow two posts within a few days !
Today I am joining in with the challenge at Scrap The Girls and what better subject than these wonder friends.

Friends Annual Get Away 

Every year we head to the Blue Mountains for some Girl Time, and I am sooooo looking forward to this year. These girls are definately good for my soul. 

A close up

I kept the layout quite simple and I've added a little bit of Lizzy and Bec to the layout with some of the embellishments that I was gifted from them.

Thank You for calling by
Love, Peace and Kindness
Mary x