Summer layout for a new challenge blog

Challenge Incorporated is a new challenge blog. I have chosen to do Kerri Smith's challenge. She would like A and 1 and a punched border on your layout. I have done a pool layout of my kids and their mates swimming in our pool on boxing day. I've used the colours in the photos as my inspiration and Basic Grey's Lauderdale collection. The border punch I've used is a Martha Stewart one.

Layout for Anna's July sketch challenge

Wendy Smith's sketch for Anna's Craft Cupboard

I've used My Mind's Eye and October Afternoon to create this layout. That's an engine from a Space Shuttle. So massive and complex, a feat of human engineering.

STB School sub

I have created this layout for Scrap The Boys July challenge, which is to use School photos. I always take photos of my boys on the first day of each School year. This one is for Damon's album so it is about him starting Year 7, his last year of primary school. I've used a lot of Basic Grey's Oxford collection as it suited so well.

School holidays begin at close of School today so I'll have my boys home with me for 2 weeks. Lots of nice sleep-ins. Hopefully the weather won't be too bad. It's been gorgeous all week and the dark clouds are just starting to gather now.

Thanks for looking.

Scrapbook Awards

This is my entry for the Scrapbook Awards. The current competition ends on 31 July. If you haven't already voted can you please head over by clicking here and vote for my layout.

Thanks.
Dale

Published in Scrapbooking.com, out now

The July issue of online mag Scrapbooking.com is available now. I have another article in it, click here to view it. It's called Really Big Airport and I've used paint and a doily to create a great effect on my page.  There are step by step instructions and photos for you to create your own version easily.

This month's issue focuses on vacations and holidays, Americana, The Olympics and fun in the sun. Why not check it out.

The Queen - From Screen 2 Scrap

From Screen 2 Scrap's July inspiration poster was chosen by me. It's called The Queen and stars Helen Mirren. I thought it was appropriate as it is the Queen's Diamond Jubilee this year and she is Australia's sovereign. I really admire Queen Elizabeth. She had such a lot of responsibility thrust upon her at such a young age and has carried them out with dignity and grace.

Here is the poster:

The extra criteria to earn points to help you win is as follows:

1pt = Pearls/Rhinestones
2pts = Two Word title
3pts = Cut out figure/person from a photo


I have created a layout featuring myself on my wedding day. I have silouetted my 5x7 photo. The title is two words : Enchanted Journey. I am wearing a strand of pearls and have added pearls and rhinestones to my layout. I loved creating this girly layout. My husband even commented how lovely he thought it was without my asking him what he thought. That's a first!

I have created the two lace and satin flowers featured. Here is a close up:

Don't you love Webster's Pages?

Here is the little girly kit I've created as a giveaway for my choice of winner at From Screen 2 Scrap. To be in the running for this and other RAK's just enter this month's competition. If you're new to the challenge and enter, please tell Shazza you were inspired to enter by me and I will earn some points in our own little DT comp.

Thanks for looking and if you make a comment do know that I love to read them and appreciate your time and effort.

A QUICK UPDATE

The DT submission winner this month is 
Dale Tiernan 
with her submission
'Enchanted Journey'

Yay, my fellow design team members voted my layout the best.

Also, if you were savvy enough to note that my RAK was not up for grabs in July you might like to know why. FS2S are having a birthday  celebration in August and I believe my RAK will be used for that. You'd best check it out.

Giveaways

The lovely and talented Rachael Funnell is having two giveaways this month. Go here to check it out.

Check back at my blog later today for my From Screen 2 Scrap inspiration for this month. I'm also hosting a little giveaway at FS2S this month. I chose the poster so I had to do it and it's all girly. Surprised? Come back and take a peek.