Mixed media layout for sketch challenge

I tried my hand at a mixed media layout for SC73 at Soul Scrappers.
You had to use this sketch with the added criteria of bling, paint and a 5x7 photo. Challenge was set by Debi Clarke.



I made a School layout based on my son receiving a Science Award at his Primary School graduation ceremony.

The bling is two small metal dots and the sequins on the chipboard letters. For the paint I used texture paste and then applied 3 different coloured paints. I used a disposable glove and painted with my fingers. Then I added the sequins and some mists. I've also written the elements from the periodic table on to the letters to tie in the science aspect of the theme.

Thanks Debi. Another page done in Mark's School album.

DON'T FORGET MY PATTERNED PAPER GIVEAWAY HERE.

Birthday Boy for Week 36 at PCC

This week's cover at Papercrafter's Corner's magazine Monday challenge made me think of a slip-in album layout straight away.
The other inspiration I had was to use family as the topic along with a cake and a photo of a happy young child. I've also used the colours, except for pink and purple.

Card for ARTastic

I have created a card for January's ARTastic challenge. The inspiration art is this wall art by Vexta, plus use triangles or diamonds.



I have cut out lots of tiny diamonds from different patterned papers using a stencil, inked them and created a star shape from them. I placed a resin flower in the centre, drawn freehand in metallic pen around it and mounted it on patterned paper and cardstock.

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Hi everyone. I've decided I'd like to host a giveaway. I have 20 patterned pieces of 12x12 paper from my personal stash. They can be yours simply by:

1. Being a follower of my blog.
2. Sharing this giveaway on any social media you want.
3. Adding one comment per person to this post.

I will choose a winner at the end of January. The winner will have 48 hours to contact me with their address details.

AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS ONLY. Sorry to overseas followers, postage is too costly for this size of giveaway.  Thanks for understanding.

Here is a pic of exactly what you can win.

Travel/Holiday Cyber Crop

Mystical Scrapbook's cyber crop has begun.  Go here to find the gallery to put your entries and here to find out what the challenges are. 

Mystical Scrapbooks cyber crop - my challenge

Last night kicked off a cyber crop at Mystical Scrapbooks. The theme is fantastic - travel/holiday. Everyone has photos from these events they need to scrap. I have many.

For my challenge I have created a double page spread. It is a mirror image one, meaning that the left side mirrors the right. I have 3 photos on each page and have cute two pieces of patterned paper in half to create cohesion across the pages. I've added some complementary strips across the middle to join them together.

This method is a nice and easy way to match your pages up for the one subject on two pages. My challenge for you is easy. Simply create a double page spread or scrap lift the left side or the right side page. I look forward to seeing what you come up with. Load your work into the Mystical gallery before the week ends and you may win a prize. Good luck.

Products list:

Echo Park Springtime - Spring border strips paper and Element Stickers
Echo Park This and That alphas
lilibee double dutch croquet paper
My Mind's Eye Lime Twist, Happy Go Lucky "Together" lines paper
doodlebug designs boys only pop art paper
Basic Grey Knee Highs and Bow Ties stickes and chipboard buttons
Basic Grey Lime Ricky/Rob Roy paper
orange and white twine
Little Yellow Bicycle Clothesline cs stickers
Indigo ink - Versa
CM red pen

Music scrapbook page for Archi-scraps

This is the building for us to take inspiration from this month. Pretty terrific hey? Got to love the Opera House in Sydney. 

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Here is my layout, Ensemble.
I have used a piece of Sassafras Lass Anthem paper as it has the angles shooting in all directions like the Opera House. It also has music notes and piano keys on it. Perfect. I've added some music washi tape as well.

The photo shows my son playing viola in his Ensemble in a competition at his future School, Perth Modern in their beautiful auditorium.

I hope you can play along this month. There is a terrific prize on offer. Go over to Archi-scraps and check it out.