CSI Case File No. 195

Hello everyone

Wow, time really flies when you have fun. So yes, I have been a bit quiet of late but I've been very busy behind the scenes and I promise to make up for it in April so please stay tuned for more details in a week or so.

So today, I'd like to share my take on Case File 195 on the Colour Stories Inspiration (CSI)'s Blog. I love doing CSI challenges because they guide your thinking and challenge you to go a little out of your comfort zone.

 I'm sure you have had days where you craved being creative, but once you sit down you have no idea which supplies to use, which colours or what photos you want to use. (I know, I certainly have had many of those days  before I discovered the world of online blogs and CSI.) So no more indecisiveness, just follow the prompts and create your layout to suit. There are so many ways to interpret them, just check out the work of my fellow design team members and you will see what I mean. So just give it a go and I'm sure you will love them too.

My take on the challenge

Details:

The Case file

How to play along:



Tip: Here is how I used it:

I used all colours and used the sage (lightest green) as my background.
Clues or Evidence elements: tiny brads, twine, flowers and a butterfly (animal).
Journaling: "yeah" this reminded me of our fabulous honeymoon in Penang, 2004.

Well I hope you all enjoyed this case file and really hope to see your take on the challenge in the online gallery. Visit us at http://csicolorstoriesinspiration.ning.com/ to play along and upload your layout to the gallary for a chance to win a fabulous prize.

Till next time, have fun.
xxx

Products used: Cardstock– Tim Holtz & Francheville, Modeling Paste–Finnebar, Dies– Cheery Lynn, Kaiser Craft, My Favourite Things Dynamic Dies (MFT Dynamic) Chipboard– Srap FX, Mirco Beads– Finnebar, Stencil–Tim Holtz, Glitter– WOW, Ink Spray –Lyndi's Stampgang, Word stickers–Tim Holtz

Scrap Africa September Challenge

Hello fellow crafters

Hope you are all doing well on this last day of September. Today I'm sharing my take on this month's Scrap Africa challenge. Wow, what a gorgeous moodboard. I have to admit, purple is not really a go-to colour for me, but I really enjoyed playing along with this challenge. Nothing like a bit of change to get the mojo flowing.

Moodboard and link: http://scrapafrica.blogspot.co.za/2015/09/challenge-no59-mood-board.html

 

 

My take on this is much more feminine and flowery than you'd excpect, but hey change is good, right?

 

 

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Products: Paper- Maja, Flowers – Kaiser Kraft & Scrap Matrix and unknown, Glass glitter – Scrap Matrix, Chipboard – 2 Crafty, Stamps – Kaszazz, Modeling Paste – Finnabar Prima, Lace – Scrap Matrix; H2O's - Luminarte , Phot – Andi van Aswegen

 



Get me to the church on time

Hello again

Wow, time just seem to fly, I can't believe we are in March already. It seems like yesterday I've done my first post February. I do hope that you have all had a wonderful 2 weeks again and that you all managed to get a bit crafty. I managed to squeeze in some time last Thursday night and scrapped till the early hours of Friday morning. Needless to say, I definitely paid for it the next day... Never the less I am quite pleased with what I've created, and would love to share it with you.

The title of this layout is based on the lyrics of an old song from the movie My Fair Lady, I recalled whilst scrapping the time away and the more I thought about it, the more I realised just how appropriate it was for my wedding 10 years ago. On our first arrival at the church my brother in law and I were told to leave again and go for a drive because everyone has not arrived as yet. Not too fussed about the idea we went off to check out the nearby suburbs. It so happened that our little drive took a wee bit longer than it should have and according to everyone else we were the ones who were late. It’s fair to say that although happy, my beloved husband did not find it amusing...

Get me to the church on time:

Product List:
Cardstock: Kaszazz Watercolour Paper, 7 Dots Studio
Other : Faber Castle Gelato’s, H2O Watercolour paints, Tattered Angels Glitter Spray; Liquitex Gel medium, Stencil - Kaiser Kraft; Washi Tape – Kaszazz; Lace- Kaszazz; Trinkets – Scrap Matrix & Kaszazz; Punches: Martha steward; Flowers- Prima &Little Birdie Burlap elements; Letters – Scrapbooking Collection
Other : Gelato’s, H2O Watercolour paints, Tattered Angels Glitter Spray; Liquitex Gel medium, Stencil - Kaiser Kraft; Washi Tape – Kaszazz; Lace- Kaszazz; Trinkets – Scrap Matrix & Kaszazz; Punches: Martha steward; Flowers- Prima &Little Birdie Burlap elements; Letters – Scrapbooking CollectionOther : Gelato’s, H2O Watercolour paints, Tattered Angels Glitter Spray; Liquitex Gel medium, Stencil - Kaiser Kraft; Washi Tape – Kaszazz; Lace- Kaszazz; Trinkets – Scrap Matrix & Kaszazz; Punches: Martha steward; Flowers- Prima &Little Birdie Burlap elements; Letters – Scrapbooking Collection; Photo: Jan Theron

Beetle Days

Hi Everyone

Welcome to my very first post on The Scrap Yard. I thought it fit to share the layout on which I based the theme and design of this blog.

I was inspired by a photo of my mom in her early 20’s. At that stage, she just started working and loved her Beetle(s). In this layout I intended to show the contrast between the love for her vehicle and it’s unfortunate accident. The photo of the damaged car was covered in Crackle Accents to emphasize this idea and complete the unwritten words in the journaling.

Product List
Cardstock – Tim Holtz (Idea-ology – Lost and Found ); Sam and Lucy Premium Cardstock –Spotlight; backing chipboard packaging for album inserts
Chipboard – Scrap Matrix
Ribbon – Kaszazz; random pieces from my stash
Stamps – Prima Marketing; Jenny Elory (Sew Pretty, free with Cardmaking and Papercraft Magazine Issue 113)
Trinkets & Cogs (Finnabair; Scrap Matrix;  Kaszazz;  Jolee’s boutique – EK success
Brads (Prima Marketing ; Kaszazz)
Washi Tape- Scrap Matrix
Cotton sticky tape – Scrap Matrix
Archival Ink – Ranger (Black, Brown)
Distress Stain- Ranger (Chipped Sapphire; Vintage Photo; Dried Marigold)
Distress Ink – Ranger (Vintage photo; Antique linen; Frayed Burlap)
Pearl Lace – Spotlight
Wire Title – wire from hardware store, bended by hand
Big Shot – Sizzix
Dies: My Favourite Things Dynamics (Prima Donna Petals, Royal Roses;   Tim Holtz (Tattered Florals)
Glue- Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive; Ranger Glossy Accents; Ranger Crackle Accents
Pearls – Kaiser Craft

Crafty tips used to apply to your own layouts:

·         Make your own flowers using a combination of die-cuts and colour them
      with spray ink to suit your colour scheme

·         Print your journaling on cotton tape for something different

·         Use Crackle Accents to support your message