Tropicana Island Bali - Kuta Beach Photo Shoot

 Welcome

This is the 2nd double layout I completed using the Tropicana Kaisercraft Papers 

This was again inspired by Debbie Hodge #50 Sketch Map

To complete this layout you will need

Tools

12' Trimmer

Double Sided Tape/Tape Runner

Helmar 450/Glossy Accents or similar

Sewing Machine

Big Shot/Cuttlebug or similar

Pinecone Ink 

Scissors

Sanding Block (Photo's)

Papers

2 x Sage Bazill ( Keep the Bar code strips for previous layout)

2x Palm Tree strips 4.75'' x 12''

1 x Breeze sheet - Hibiscus Flower  

2 x Stone Bazill strips 4'' x 12''

Photo Mats

Palm Tree  - 1 x 5.75'' x 4''

                  - 1 x 4'' x 6.25''

Stone Bazill - 1 x 3.5'' x 5.75''                                     

                     - 1 x 5'' x 3.25'' 

Photo Sizes

3 x 3.75'' x 3.5'' - Landscape

2 x 3.5'' x 3.75'' - Portrait

1 x 4.75'' x 3'' - Landscape

1 x 4.25'' x 3.25'' - Landscape

1 x 3.25'' x 5.5'' - Portrait

Please note I have adjusted the photo sizes to suit the photo mats.

Island Tropicana - Tanah Lot - Temple by the Sea

 Welcome

I wanted to share with you my layouts I recently designed for Made with Memories using Kaisercraft Tropicana papers. 

They worked so well with photo's taken in Bali in April this year. 

The shop held our very first scrapbooking retreat and we took 26 ladies to Bali, where we showed them some of our favourite spots to see, shop, eat and relax. 

Happiest Place on Earth....

Wow only 24 days until Christmas!!! Where has this year gone?? Way to fast for me. I just seem to run out of time to just sit and update my blog without feeling guilty because I should be ticking off all the other jobs/ideas/projects. Why is that? Is it selfish to just want to sit and blog all day? 

Well time to feel guilty and sit and blog for a few hours with some of my finished projects.

Here is my one of my layouts I recently taught at Made with Memories. 

When I saw these papers I was drawn to the red pokadot as it reminded me 

of Disneyland and Minnie Mouse.

 I knew I had some pictures from our holiday to the United States in 2012 and my husband and I visited Disneyland. It was amazing and I would love to take my children there in the near future.

 I have used some Dusty Attic chipboard. Hashtag words, Word Pebbles, arrows and Script words.

Some twine and Tim Holtz Tissue Tape.

The journalling was printed onto some Kraft card stock with my printer and when I travel I try to journal in my diary daily so that I can use it on my pages.

I have coloured the chipboard with the Distress Ink - Picket Fence white paint dabber. When I paint the chipboard, I leave it in the chipboard and after the paint has dried , I pop it out. I find it covers easier and I don't end up with paint all over the place.





This layout is inspired by a page map that I had found on the internet. The sketch is from Debbie Hodge. Sketch #22 October 2009. As you can see from my scribble, I used this for inspiration and I changed the photo sizes and flipped the pages. My interpretation is the sketch below.

As you can see my sketch is no way professional, but just a quick sketch to remind me of placement and photo sizes. Where to place the patterned paper, titles and journalling.
I find using page maps help with the creative block, sometimes I just can't find the inspiration to create my own designs or I am time poor, so this allows me to complete layouts quicker.

This is the completed layout and I have to say it really works well with my photo's. 

Now to find the time to get the album completed. 

Who needs sleep right?                        

                               

Products used :

 Kaisercraft Mix n Match paper range

            : Dusty Attic Chipboard

                        : Tim Holtz Idea*ology Tissue Tape

                        : Distress Ink - Picket Fence White Paint Dabber

                        : Memento - Black Magic Ink

Created for Made with Memories

2014

Keep the Faith

JD

xx

Pitter Patter Baby's Treasure Box

Welcome

Hope this day finds you well.

I wanted to share with you one of my latest projects using Kaisercraft's Pitter Patter papers.

I really enjoyed making this project and was very happy with the finished item.

I have used many materials and it took me a few hours to put it together. 

 I started with 6x6" chipboard squares to make the box.

I then covered each square using the Pitter Patter papers, alternating the patterns so each side was different.

I then used the Tim Holtz Distress Paint - Bundled Sage and made a light wash effect over the paper.

 I used pinecone ink to edge all the squares & colour the chipboard.



 For the lid, I have used Dusty Attic Chipboard embellishments, flowers and leaves. Tim Holtz Filmstrip ribbon, mini staples and Decorative Knob. Kaisercraft Pitter Patter Collectables and paper. Some Kaszazz Washi Tape.

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After layering the elements over the lid, I then gave it a spray with the Tattered Angels Glimmer mist.

I used some gauze to add a extra dimension to the design.  

After I had glued the sides together , I used some washi tape to hold it secure and this added another element to the design 

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On this side I added Dusty Attic Adore Pebble, gauze, Tim Holtz filmstrip ribbon, Kaszazz washi and Feet embellishments, so I could stand the box.

This side I have used gauze, Kaisercraft Collectables, Dusty Attic Chipboard Embellishments.

I really love their small rose buds, hashtag words and view finder wheels.

 With this side I used the Kaisercraft Collectables, Dusty Attic hashtag word, chicken wire, flowers and leaves, viewfinder wheel and washi tape. I placed gauze behind the word to add dimension and break up the chipboard elements.

                                                                                                                                                            With this side I used some left over Dusty Attic - String of Hearts chipboard to cover the left hand side. I used gauze under it to add some softness.

                                                                                 

I used washi and the filmstrip ribbon on this side, then layered a sentiment piece over the top, placed a viewfinder wheel under the sentiment piece and then placed flowers and leaves on top to add extra dimension. I attached the paper elements with the Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher.

 To finish off the project I sprayed all the pieces with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist - Olive Vine.
I have not taken a photo of it but to attach the lid, I used some Butterfly Hinges from Kaszazz, so I am able to open the lid and place in little treasures.

This was the end result, which I am very happy with.

I hope you have enjoyed looking at this project and find a little inspiration to think outside the box and challenge yourself, as this was really out of my comfort zone. It really helped me to just go with the creativity and don't be so judgemental in my own work. I think it really is a beautiful piece that would take pride of place in any baby's nursery.

Products used;

Kaisercraft : Pitter Patter papers and Collectables

6x6 ' chipboard squares

Dusty Attic chipboard embellishments : Viewfinder Wheels

                                                               : Hashtag words

: Chickenwire

: Small rose buds

: Leaves

: Adore/Cherish Pebbles

: String of Hearts (leftover from a previous project)

: Tim Holtz : Filmstrip Ribbon

: Tiny Attacher

: Distress Paint - Bundled Sage

: Twine

: Gauze

: Assorted Washi Tape

: Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist - Olive Vine

: Helmer 450 glue

: Kaszazz : Washi Tape, Feet & Hinge Embellishments

This project was designed for Made with Memories

2014

Keep the Faith

JD

xx

Dusty Attic Challenge "Rockstar"

 Time for a new post. It's been awhile.

 I have just recently returned from Bali with my husband , where we took a short break to recharge the batteries. 

I wanted to share with you this page which I designed 

for a Dusty Attic Monthly Challenge at Made with Memories.

The background paper is from my stash. It is a Teresa Collins On the Edge paper range. 

I grudged it up a bit by tearing and distressing the edges and then I used black ink to cover the edges. I have also mounted it onto a 12x12 piece of cardboard.

I then used a script stencil with some modelling paste to add a mixed media element to the page.

I then covered the chipboard Dusty Attic Guitar with the black glitter paper and sanded the edges.

To embellish I used the pop out elements from the paper range and the metal cross (I turned it upside down) is from Spotlight. The skull metal embellishment is also from Spotlight in the bead and jewellery section.

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I then used washi tape for added dimension. The music note chipboard is from Dusty Attic. 

I covered them using the Metallic Distress Paint Gold Dabber.

The chipboard word is individual letters from Dusty Attic.

Photo of Jon is from David Bergman. Bon Jovi's official photographer. Ordered online.

I really loved the way this page turned out and will go into the Bon Jovi album.

I wasn't forunate enough to win this challenge but that's ok. I am always up for a challenge!!

JD

xxx

Items used in this layout

Script Stencil from TheCraftersWorkshop.com
Papers - Teresa Collins - On The Edge
Modelling Paste
Guitar - Dusty Attic
Music Notes - Dusty Attic
Word - Alphabet Dusty Attic
Embellishments - Spotlight
Washi Tape
Metallic Gold Distress Paint Dabber
12x12 Chipboard
Paper Distresser
Black Paint & Ink